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Vol. 88 Issue 11 September 21, 2010 Going Gaga to repeal WHAT’S INSIDE OPINION “don’t ask, don’t tell” Celebrities: Crime and Following in Lady Gaga’s footsteps, two students make vid- punishments eos to urge senators to vote in favor of a controversial policy ...... 4 See LADY GAGA, page 3 DETOUR Musician mixes genres British musician invades ...... 5 West Coast this fall SPORTS Kate Nash crosses “The Pond” for her Southern California tour Mattingly: Blue Crew’s See KATE NASH, page 5 optional 2011 skipper ...... 8

dailytitan.com The Student Voice of California State University, Fullerton Dreaming of legal residency Los Angeles city officials urge the U.S. Senate to pass the DREAM Act which will give undocumented students a path to legal status. KEITH COUSINS Asst. News Editor

A press conference was held Tuesday at the Edward R. Royball Learning Center in Los Angeles to urge Congress to pass the Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors Act. If passed, the act will permit certain undocumented immigrant students to apply for temporary legal status if they have lived in the United States for at least five consecutive years. The U.S. Senate will vote on the act today. Speakers at the press conference included Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, Los Angeles Unified School District President Mon- ica Garcia and David Rattay, senior vice president of Education and Workforce for the LA Chamber of Commerce. “We have supported this act for years and years,” Rattay said. “Sooner or later we are going to get it right.” See DREAM ACT, page 2

MARK SAMALA / Photo Editor Oscar Vasquez holds up a sign during a rally in Downtown Los Angeles. The gathering was in support of the DREAM Act, which would provide undocumented immigrant students with a path to temporary legal status. Senators will vote on this act today. First Amendment rights violated

The Sun newspaper can no longer want.” the incumbent board members… Printing halted at publish their stories in print format Bee thinks the administration is so now, conveniently, comes a long- Southwestern College’s and are only able to use an online worried about taking slack as they dormant policy that the beleaguered website. have in previous articles and are vice president uses to try to prevent student newspaper According to the San Diego worried their image will be tattered. the student newspaper from be- Union Tribune, “The issue arises “Free speech is a constitutional ing published before the election,” MICHELLEE COOPER from the administration’s discovery right and the press has a right to Branscomb said. “In my 30 years Staff Writer of a 1990 policy that requires the say what needs to be said,” Bee said. living in the South Bay I’ve never newspaper to put its printing busi- “They are just trying to cover up seen such blatant strong-arming of ness out to a competitive bid and something deeper and don’t want a student newspaper.” Southwestern College’s newspaper sign a contract with the winning the issues to get out.” has been put to a halt after a viola- bidder, in accordance with the col- The administrative policy has See CENSORED, page 2 tion of policy issues has been en- lege’s standard procedures. Both been inactive for 15 years and now forced, even after being inactive for sides acknowledge that the policy that a controversial governing elec- 15 years. has not been followed or enforced tion is coming up, the administra- Courtesy of MCT The administration is attempting for at least 15 years. But the admin- tion has shut down the production to enforce a printing policy that has istration has now told the students of the news. been inactive for 15 years, which will that they must not publish another In an online article posted by prevent students from publishing print edition until they comply.” the Southwestern Sun, professor of Athlete’s return yet again their work on an upcoming contro- Stephani Bee, a 21-year-old stu- journalism Max Branscomb com- versial governing election. dent double majoring in communi- mented on the matter. MATT PETROPULOS said, “To me, it depends on the sta- The school administra- cations and speech at Cal State Ful- “In six weeks the most contro- Staff Writer tus of the player. I’m all for it with tion has been under heat lerton, thinks this is a cover up by versial governing board election a well-known player like Favre be- in the media for actions the administration. in the 50-year history of the cause it is better for the league. If that are thought to “I think it’s ridiculous,” college will take place and Comebacks have become more the player is not well-known, then violate First Amend- CENSOREDBee said. “Students Southwestern College of a part of professional sports in I really do not care what he does.” ment rights. By have a right to Sun students are writ- the last two decades due to players A coach that made a comeback implementing this say what ing articles about retiring when they are still young, this year was Mike Shanahan. Sha- printing policy, they some issues addicted to the fame and celebrity nahan was the coach of the Los that are un- of sports, missing the excitement Angeles Raiders (1988-1989) and comfort- of the game, and cases of depres- Denver Broncos (1995-2008). He a b l e sion. was out of football for the 2009 f o r The most recent retirement fi- season only to return to be the head CENSORED asco is the legendary NFL quarter- coach of the Washington Redskins. back, Brett Favre. In 2008, Favre He is most known for the 1997-98 retired from the Green Bay Packers seasons where he won two straight only later to decide to come back. Super Bowls with the Broncos. However, Favre went against his Ricky Williams was a very unique decision and came back for an- situation. A former first-round other season. However, the Pack- draft pick, Williams started his ers did not want him and traded career for the New Orleans Saints him to the New York Jets. Then, (1999-2001). He has since played he retired from them but decided for the Miami Dolphins minus the to come back and sign with Min- two years he quit football. In 2004 nesota Vikings for the 2009 season and 2006, Williams walked away to the present. from football to smoke marijuana. Cal State Fullerton senior criminal justice major, Manny Garcia, See COMEBACKS, page 8

Contact Us at [email protected] dailytitan.com September 21, 2010 2 NEWS IN OTHER NEWS INTERNATIONAL Missing Iraqi antiquities discovered in warehouse

BAGHDAD – More than 600 looted artifacts that were retrieved by the United States, shipped back to Iraq and then mysteriously lost, finally have been found in the prime minister’s warehouse alongside boxes of kitchen supplies, the Iraqi tourism minister said Monday. The ancient pieces – including clay pots, a bronze Sumerian figurine and stone tablets etched with cuneiform writing – were returned to the Iraqi Na- tional Museum, resolving a real-life caper that began when many of them were stolen from a museum in the northern Iraqi city of Kirkuk in 1991. U.S. authorities had recovered the pieces over several years, some of which had been put up for auction. NATIONAL Independent voters dissatisfied with Obama, poll says

WASHINGTON – Independent voters, who broke heavily for President Barack Obama in the 2008 election, have swung dramatically in the other direction and are now deeply dissatisfied with his job performance, the country’s direction and the overall state of American politics, a new poll finds. A survey conducted for Independent Women’s Voice, a nonprofit, center- right group, also shows Republicans well-positioned to pick up independent voters in the midterm elections on Nov. 2. A total of 40 percent of independents planned to vote Republican, compared with 18 percent who said they would vote for a Democrat, according to the survey, part of which was conducted Sept. 15-16. At the same time, independents are proving sympathetic to the “tea party” movement. A total of 45 percent said they had a favorable view of the tea party, compared with 35 percent with an unfavorable view. STATE DREAM ACT: TO BE VOTED ON IN SENATE TODAY ... Continued from page 1 port by the Migration Policy Insti- youth, but without the rewards of Advanced Placement exams, but also Whooping cough vaccinations encouraged tute and the National Center on studying hard and graduating,” Du- graduated with a 4.2 grade point av- Rattay stressed the urgency of Immigrant Integration, 26 percent razo said. erage. However, since she is an un- BARSTOW – Cases of whooping cough have reached epidemic lev- passing the act. of potential beneficiaries reside in Steve Zimmer was a teacher at documented student, she was unable els in California and county and local health officials are encourag- “These students are only 18 (years California. Marshall High School before becom- to get financial aid to attend a four- ing people, especially those who care for young children, to get vac- old) once, they cannot wait five to “The time is now to pass the ing a board member with LAUSD. year university. cinated. 10 years for us to get it right,” Rat- DREAM Act,” Maria Elena Durazo, At the press conference he recalled As the press conference came to a Two babies in San Bernardino County have died of whooping cough executive secretary treasurer of the counseling students who “did every- close, Mayor Villaraigosa addressed this year, according to county public health officials. Forty cases with- tay said. in the county have been confirmed this year. Last year only seven cases Diana, a Cal State Fullerton se- Los Angeles County Federation of thing right” but would still not be the audience. within the county were reported. nior, attended the press conference Labor said. “Carwash workers, truck able to attend college. “You have to do what’s right, not No cases have been reported at Barstow Community Hospital this and said that since she is undocu- drivers, hotel workers, construction “Tomorrow the U.S. Senate has what’s popular. This is the right thing year, said spokesman John Rader. mented, there is no way for her to workers – are working hard every a chance to make all those tears of to do,” Villaraigosa said. Statewide, the number of whooping cough cases is currently at move on to law school after she day, contributing to our economy, pain into a river of justice,” Zimmer Villaraigosa compared the act to 3,834, compared to 530 last year. graduates in May unless the act is only to provide a better life for their said. the civil rights movement in Ameri- passed. children.” Another CSUF student in atten- ca, which got massive applause from “Our dreams are put on hold,” Durazo said that these children dance, Bianette Linares, said that if attendees. Diana said. “The DREAM Act will work hard and should not be pun- this bill passes it would give the peo- “We want to incentivize young For the Record open the gates.” ished for coming to the United ple she grew up a chance to achieve people to finish high school and States. their dreams. college,” Villaraigosa said. “The face It is the policy of the Daily Titan to correct any inaccurate informa- Undocumented students would “Now these sons and daughters Linares said that one of her friends of these young people is the face of tion printed in the publication as soon as the error is discovered. Any be the largest group to benefit from find themselves living as American from high school not only passed 10 LA.” incorrect information printed on the front page will result in a correction the national act. According to a re- printed on the front page. Any incorrect information printed on any other page will be corrected on page 2. Errors on the Opinion page will be corrected on that page. Corrections also will be noted on the online version of the Daily Titan. Please contact Editor-in-Chief Isa Ghani at 657-278-5815 or at [email protected] with issues about this policy or to report any errors.

Daily Titan !"#"$"%"&"'"( Editorial Editor-in-Chief Isa Ghani Managing Editor Rachel David News Director Laura Barron-Lopez News Editor Michelle Wiebach News Editor Juanita Vasquez News Assistants Stephanie Raygoza, Keith Cousins Features Editor Carolina Velazquez Features Assistant Asia Nelson Detour Editor Melissa Hoon Detour Assistant Anna Gleason Opinion Editor Gabrielle Abutom MARK SAMALA / Photo Editor Opinion Assistants Sabrina Park, Serena Whitecotton Top: Mayor of Los Angeles Antonio Villaraigosa spoke to students at the gathering in LA Sports Editor Gilbert Gutierrez III where supporters of the Dream Act voiced their concerns. Sports Assistants Aaron Gilliam, Alex Jaich Above: Advocates for the act held signs that conveyed their message and desire to see the Copy Editor Kelsey Laney act be signed into law by the Senate. Undocumented students will benefit the most if it is Copy Editor Kiran Kazalbash passed today. Copy Assistant Alexander Dominguez Content Editor Brian Zbysenski Photo Editor Mark Samala Photo Assistants Johnny Le, Heather Monteleone, CENSORED: NO FREE SPEECH Fred Sakai, Lucio Villa Graphics Editor Jonathan Gibby ... Continued from page 1 Belmas continued to voice her Graphics Assistant Jennifer Chung disagreement with the administra- Multimedia Editor Ashley Prager CSUF Communications Profes- tion’s actions towards the student Multimedia Editor Oscar Romero sor Genelle Belmas said the stu- newspaper. Multimedia Assistants Alexandra Andersen, Philip Cabrera, dents need to do what they can Deyja Charles “The administration is in the Multimedia Coordinator Derek Opina to speak up for their freedom of wrong,” Belmas said. “They need Online Editor Andrew Meshot speech. to do what is morally right, even Campus Dream Act action Adviser Jason Shepard “Students need to be vigilant. though they don’t like it. They They need to advocate, advocate, are pulling the policy to enforce Main Line (657) 278-3373 Editorial Fax (657) 278-2702 advocate,” Belmas said. against the media because of some- With tension rising over the possible signing of the News Line (657) 278-4415 E-mail: [email protected] The students and staff involved thing they don’t like.” DREAM Act, the Alliance of Students for an Equal Educa- with the Sun Newspaper have been “The Southwestern Sun editorial tion passed out fliers at the Titan Walk and urged students Advertising doing everything they can to con- board has not made any agreements to call senators all through the United States to support and Director of Advertising Adrian Gaitan tinue to get their articles to the regarding the printing of the paper vote in favor of the bill. Production Assistant Sidney Cumbie public. They have taken the story until said policy (regarding the The Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors Production Assistant Jennifer Razo to the media and continue to use printing controversy) is dissolved. bill, also known as the DREAM Act is part of the Defense bill National Sales & Promotions Katie Hennessey their website to publish online. The process may be a lengthy one,” and will be voted on today. Classifieds Manager Taylor Tunno Belmas said the administration “We actually had people approaching the table,” said Di- Webmaster Daniel Gonzalez according to a joint press release Account Executive Liz Hernandez should be ashamed of itself. issued Saturday Sept. 18. “The ana, president of A.S.E.E. “We had more AB 540 students Account Executive Amber VanOrman “The actions of the administra- administration has communicated than we thought.” Account Executive Maricris Tsigarida tion at Southwestern are an at- that the process concerning the Under AB 540, students who have attended a (California) Account Executive André Mosley tempt to shut down the free voices amendment of the policy will be as high school for three or more years, graduate, enroll in an Account Executive Gilbert Gonzalez of students,” Belmas said. “Once streamlined as possible but is not institution of higher education and sign a statement that he/ Account Executive Katie Johnson they hit the area that is uncomfort- comfortable providing a timeline she will apply for legal resident, they will qualify to pay in- Advertising Dept. Asst. Kassia Azimioara able, they try to shut them up.” as to when it will be resolved.” state tuition. Distribution Santana Ramos The act would benefit undocumented students who came Business Manager/Adviser Robert Sage to the U.S. before age 16 and have lived in the U.S. for at Main Line (657) 278-3373 Advertising Fax (657) 278-2702 least five years. They would become eligible for citizenship Advertising (657) 278-4411 E-mail: [email protected] if they complete a college degree or serve the military within two years of legal residency. The Daily Titan is a student publication, printed every Monday through Thursday. The Saul, 19, who is a current member of A.S.E.E said he Daily Titan operates independently of Associated Students, College of Communications, found that many students on campus haven’t heard of the CSUF administration and the CSUF System. The Daily Titan has functioned as a public DREAM Act. forum since inception. Unless implied by the advertising party or otherwise stated, Diana, will be in Washington, D.C. with a group of five advertising in the Daily Titan is inserted by commercial activities or ventures identified other members from the DREAM Network to lobby in sup- in the advertisements themselves and not by the university. Such printing is not to be construed as written or implied sponsorship, endorsement or investigation of such com- port of the bill. mercial enterprises. The Daily Titan allocates one issue to each student for free.

Contact Us at [email protected] September 21, 2010 dailytitan.com NEWS 3 Lady Gaga asks but doesn’t tell on a bill that would repeal the ban. College students urge Lady Gaga, whose real name is Stefani Germanotta, spoke today U.S. Senators to vote at a rally in Maine to urge the state against former policy senators to support the repeal, according to NBCNews.com. Last Tuesday she encouraged her MARYANNE SHULTS fans via Twitter to call Reid to sched- Staff Writer ule the vote. In response, Reid posted a reply on his Twitter page saying, Two University of Colorado stu- “Anyone qualified to serve this coun- dents are following in the footsteps try should be allowed to do so.” of pop star Lady Gaga by using so- Lauren and Ellie from the Univer- cial networking sites. sity of Colorado posted a video on Sites such as YouTube are be- YouTube of themselves calling Sena- ing used to encourage young voters tor Michael Bennet to ask him to to call their U.S. Senators to lobby support the repeal. their vote to repeal the 1994 “don’t This inspired 10 others to call the ask, don’t tell” policy. senator. In turn, he posted a video The policy restricts U.S. Military response pledging to vote for a re- efforts to discover or reveal homo- peal. AARON GILLIAM / Asst. Sports Editor sexual service members or appli- Their latest video, “Vote Again The African American Resource Center held its first book fair to provide an opportunity to receive free books. The center donated excess books from its personal library to students. cants, while barring those who are 2010: Do it for Gaga,” calls for openly gay, lesbian or bisexual from young people to register to vote, be- military service. cause in Lady Gaga’s words, “that’s “A repeal of the ‘don’t ask, don’t when the change happens.” tell’ policy currently is making its Today’s technology provides al- way through Congress, with the Sen- ternative, nontraditional methods to Center gives out free books ate expected to vote on the measure promote social awareness, including on Tuesday. Opponents of the re- the mesh of social media and popu- student on campus can check out. the black culture. Jason Darnell Adams, an art peal, including McCain and numer- lar culture. Adam Golub, a CSUF African American Troy Collins, cultural anthro- An upcoming event presented by student, is regularly seen at the ous conservative pundits, have ques- professor of American studies said Resource Center pology graduate student, is the li- the AARC is the Black Conscious- center. He plans to take advantage tioned how it would impact troop popular culture can generate energy brary liaison for the center’s library ness Conference Nov. 4, which of the book fair, which ends Sept. morale and combat effectiveness. and enthusiasm for certain issues, but donates reading material and encourages CSUF students to will serve to inform students about 30, and to bring more students to The policy has led to the discharge of that energy does not always translate take advantage of what the center African American clubs, sororities, the center. more than 13,000 service members into changes in laws or policy. JENNA WEST has to offer. fraternities and student life. “Who would turn down a free since it took effect in 1994,” accord- “Sometimes popular culture Staff Writer “So many books are donated to “Our goal is to increase the vis- book? You never know what you’ll ing to a Sept. 17 blog posting on the can successfully raise conscious- the center and we need to keep the ibility of the African American find here,” Adams said. “Hopeful- Los Angeles Times’ website. books fresh,” Collins said. “(The Resource Center and to help bring ly it will bring in more ethnicities ness, push and challenge traditional The Cal State Fullerton’s Afri- “Lady Gaga (in her YouTube vid- book fair) gives an opportunity to more students here and increase the and outside students will know we boundaries, and accelerate cultural can American Resource Center is eo) is not trying to sway opinion,” see what the center is about and retention rate of African American are here.” change, which is what Lady GaGa donating excess books to CSUF said Sara Haile-Mariam, communi- what we have to offer to every- students at CSUF,” Riser said. is clearly trying to do,” Golub said. students. cations and outreach associate for one.” “Social networking technologies like The center’s first book fair has Campus Progress at Cal State Fuller- Any books that are left over Twitter have certainly made it easier given students a rare opportunity ton. “Her call to action is very spe- from the AARC book fair will be for her to connect with and energize to get free books. cific. It gives direction as to how they donated to CSUF’s Pollak Library. her constituents. Whether this will The center has its personal li- can advocate in a specific way.” Many students, however, have translate into increased youth voter brary that consists of educational Senate Majority Leader Harry already taken advantage of this turnout at the polls in November re- and entertaining books that any Reid needs 60 votes to begin debate mains to be seen.” event and the news about the center continue to spread, AARC coordinator Chauntel Riser said. “We have had a large amount of people come in and we hear people talking about the center’s book fair which is good because a lot of people don’t know we are here,” Riser said. The AARC provides a facility accessible to CSUF’s black students and students of other ethnicities. Apart from private study areas, computers, and a place for relax- ation, the center offers support MARK SAMALA / Photo Editor services, mentoring, and events for Troy Collins, AARC library liaison, encouraged students to explore books at the center. Academic test for new students evaluates schools short essays. The test will mea- Collegiate Learning sure analytical reasoning, problem solving and written communica- Assessment test gives tion abilities. FRESHMEN: incentive to freshman Senior and sociology major BE A Katelynn Monday wishes she knew about the test earlier. PART OF THE TEST MI TRAN “As a freshmen, it would’ve Staff Writer been beneficial to my learning and study skills. It would’ve taught me The Collegiate Learning As- how to best prepare for college,” Two sessions for the CLA sessment test is being offered to Monday said. incoming freshmen who want to After completing the test, par- testing will be held in MH- learn how to improve their critical ticipants will get a $50 gift card as 047 Tuesday Oct. 5. thinking skills and help out the a token of appreciation for taking university. the time to take the CLA test. The test will be administered Funding for the gift card, which The first session is from by the Academic Programs Oct. 5 can be used at the university book- noon to 2 p.m. and the and students get an incentive in store and Titan Shops, is provided return for taking the test. by Academic Affairs. second session is from The CLA test is brought to Cal Freshmen and business major 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. State Fullerton by the Council for Danny Pham likes the idea of the Aid to Education (CAE). CLA and the reward being of- The nonprofit organization’s fered. Students only need to go main focus is to analyze the re- “I would take the test because it sults from the students taking opens up new opportunities and to one or the other. the test and then work with the helps me improve my skills. The university to find ways to improve $50 gift card makes it even bet- the school. ter,” Pham said. No registration is required “We hope to learn about the The CLA has been adminis- and students will be ac- students cognitive abilities, where tered at CSUF every year since cepted on a first come, they stand in those categories and 2007. Once during the fall semes- where we might need to strength- ter for freshmen and once during first served basis. en those areas,” said Gerald Pat- the spring semester for seniors. ton, director of assessment and The results from the scores help educational effectiveness at aca- the university analyze how much For more information on demic programs. students have learned from the the CLA, go to: No paper and pencil will be beginning to the end of their col- required for the test, instead, stu- lege careers. www.cae.org or call dents will sit in front of a com- Two sessions for the CLA test Academic Programs at puter and take the test online. will be held next month on Oc- They will be asked to show tober 5th. No prior registration is 657-278-3744. their knowledge by analyzing doc- required, all freshmen who come uments and writing memos and will be admitted.

dailytitan.com/news dailytitan.com September 21, 2010 4 OPINION Buying their way out with fame antee you they aren’t serving only whether they are good or bad. At Fame: the get-out-of-jail 24 days in jail. least that’s what I was taught grow- Lindsay Lohan violated the ing up. And chances are, you were free card terms of her probation and was too. So I ask you once again, why sentenced to 90 are we allowing MARC DONEZ days in jail in July. our “role models” Staff Writer The judge also to buy their free- ordered her to dom? The answer three months of lies within the It seems like every other piece in-patient rehab to People Magazine of news involves some sort of ce- be served after her you read and the lebrity scandal. jail time. episode of TMZ Whether it be a high-profile di- Apparently it you watch. vorce, driving under the influence was too hefty of Our society is or dog fighting, celebrities are be- a punishment as so enamored with coming – or in this case -staying Lohan only served the lives of celeb- famous for the wrong reasons. 14 days of her sen- rities that we will- Yet, the crimes they commit are tence. ingly shrug our not what is so scandalous. Even worse, the Courtesy of Los Angeles shoulders and say People commit crimes everyday, rehab center re- Sheriff’s Dept. “oh well” when a so it’s not shocking to see a celeb- leased the actress high-profile arrest rity mug shot on the news or in after 23 days, cit- is made. a magazine. Look at Lindsay Lo- ing she had completed all of the So a celebrity got arrested, what han’s and Paris Hilton’s. requirements. else is new? What has become shocking, It’s almost as if this is a game Seriously, how many of you were however, is the for celebrities and following Lindsay Lohan’s trial? lack of pun- athletes. Chances are you were on her ishment being “Catch me if side too. We watched another ce- handed down to you can” is becom- lebrity get out of paying the conse- our so-called role ing the rallying cry quences for their actions. models. of the rich and fa- If that were one of us in that For whatever mous. court room, things would’ve reason, our legal And when they turned out differently. system has de- are caught, they Even worse, the Hollywood cided that you de- flash their money drama seems to have arrived in the serve a free pass, and release a writ- sports world. as long as you’ve ten statement. Growing up, I didn’t hear about made a name for These individu- my favorite athletes having trouble yourself. als are supposed to with the law. What other Courtesy of Los Angeles be role models. I remember Michael Jordan’s reason could they Sheriff’s Dept. They are larger- ridiculous dunks and Ken Griffey offer? than-life personas. Jr.’s towering home runs. For example, NFL wide receiver, Our society’s youth look up to Now it’s Michael Vick’s dog Donte Stallworth, pleaded guilty them.So how does it look when a fighting ring and Adam “Pacman” to DUI manslaughter after strik- popular football player kills a man Jones’ posse shooting up strip ing and killing a man in March and serves 24 days in jail? clubs. 2009. What teachings are coming out No, this is a new world we’re His punishment was a 30-day of a situation that is so gruesome? living in. jail sentence, of which he only Unfortunately, it is teaching It’s not good enough to be fa- served 24 days. that money buys your way out, mous; you have to be scandalous Does anyone else have a prob- like a board game. as well. lem with this? Only we’re not playing Monop- And what benefit does it have Non celebrities are, unfortu- oly; this is real life. on us, the regular people? Noth- nately, committing this crime on a In real life, you’re supposed to be ing, if you don’t have the money daily basis. And I can all but guar- held responsible for your actions, to pay for it. Reggie Bush doesn’t deserve his Heisman lost more than Bush for doing noth- Bush was an idol to USC fans ing at all. They did it the right way throughout his college career and he and earned every amount of success betrayed them. that the 2005 team deserved. They will now have to be put It’s pretty sad that one player through two years where they are messes everything up for all of them. not bowl eligible. If I were Bush I His coaches are next to be thanked. would thank my family as well. I don’t want to get into Pete Carroll They might be the only fans left of because I don’t think much of him Bush once the bowl games come for anyway; he was a coward to leave all college football and USC is sitting at of his players at the drop of a dime home, no matter what their record when things were about to get heat- is. This article might sound harsh ed. However, all the other coaches but it should be. that now have to deal with the sanc- Bush is a cheater and doesn’t de- tions and play two years of meaning- serve the Heisman. I’m glad he gave less football is really unfortunate. it back, and I am not even a USC Like his teammates and coaches, fan. I can only imagine what USC Courtesy of MCT the fans were betrayed as well. fans think of him now! MATT PETROPULOS Staff Writer

Now that Reggie Bush has given his Heisman Trophy back to the NCAA knowing that it would soon be stripped, I have mixed feelings about him. I commend him for finally taking some of the responsibility for this huge mess at the University of Southern California (USC). It was in fact, NBA star O.J. Mayo and Bush’s fault for the sanctions that were upheld on the university even after the appeal. This is the first time in 75 years that the Heisman was given back. “One of the greatest honors of my life was winning the Heisman Trophy in 2005,” Bush’s statement released by the New Orleans Saints reads. “For me, it was a dream come true. But I know that the Heisman is not mine alone. Far from it. I know that my victory was made possible by the discipline and hard work of my teammates, the steady guidance of my coaches, the inspi- ration of the fans and the uncondi- Courtesy of MCT tional love of my family and friends. And I know that any young man fortunate enough to win the Heis- For the record man enters into a family of sorts. Each individual carries the legacy of Articles written for the Daily Titan by columnists, other Cal State the award and each one is entrusted Fullerton students, or guests do not necessarily reflect the view of the Daily with its good name.” Titan or Daily Titan Editorial Board. Only editorials are representative of This quote is really pathetic for the views of the Daily Titan Editorial Board. many reasons. Bush knew what he was doing and knew it was illegal. For him to accept the award and say it was one of his greatest honors is a Letters To The Editor slap in the NCAA’s face. The Heisman Trophy is the most The Daily Titan welcomes letters to the editor. All letters must include prestigious trophy a college athlete the sender’s first and last name. Students must include their majors, can receive, and Bush took it for and other writers must include their affiliation to the university, if granted. Then he goes on to thank applicable. The Daily Titan reserves the right to edit letters for length, his teammates. grammar and spelling. Send letters to Isa Ghani, the editor-in-chief, at I don’t think any teammate of [email protected]. Bush wants to hear an apology. They

Kate Nashin 2007, she had a lot of pressure to infollow up, “Kiss LA That Grrrl.” With CAMERON HARP For the Daily Titan live up to with her sophomore album. their piano-driven melody and lyrics While My Best Friend is You didn’t sell depicting scenes of love triangles, both as well as Made Of Bricks, it did create a songs are reminiscent of the ballads After releasing her sophomore al- lot of buzz with fans and critics alike. bum, My Best Friend is You, in March, from yesterday. Made of Bricks may be the perfect “I listen to The Supremes and The English pop star Kate Nash is back on debut album with poppy love songs Shirelles... and it sounds also very up- the road for the second time this year. and digs at ex-boyfriends. However, My Nash will cross the pond to kick off Best Friend is You takes a turn towards beat and joyful, but they are actually the second leg of her North American depression, yet with a sound sometimes quite sad a lot of the time,” Nash said. tour, playing three consecutive nights reminiscent to The Supremes. “And the lyrics can be really like dark in Southern California at the House of “I think it depends on what mood and moving, so I like that contrast as Blues in San Diego Oct. 27, the Glass- well.” house in Pomona Oct. 28 and the Mu- you are in. I mean, that kind of affects sic Box in Los Angeles Oct. 29. what you write about,” Nash said. “If Although it is expected that Nash Compared to the first leg of the tour, I am just kind of pissed off or angry, will play her hits “Doo-Wah-Doo,” Nash hopes to bring a more interactive then I write a bit darker. And if I am “Kiss That Grrl” and “Foundations,” element to the stage with her. in like a happy mood, then I’d write she promises to also bring an old favor- “I am hoping to make it more in- something a bit more fun and poppy ite out of retirement on this tour. teresting visually actually,” Nash said. and upbeat.” “I am going to bring back ‘Mariella’ ALLY BORDAS / Staff Writer The album’s stark contrast between “The show that I am bringing to the because loads of people have been ask- Minneapolis native, Mason Jennings, plays the intimate setting of the Coronet Theatre in Los Angeles Sept. 15. Jennings likes to play the strong influences of ’50s girl pop at small local venues, always including stops in California. The Golden State has inspired Jennings to write numerous songs. U.K. and Europe is going to be kind ing for that...and I haven’t played it in of cool with like lights, shadows and groups and the mid-’90s Riot Grrrl ages,” Nash said. video projections. I think I am going to movement creates a jumble of charac- bring some of it to America. I am not teristics that seem to define Nash. Tickets are currently on sale for 100 percent sure, but I am hoping.” The ’50s girl group influence ap- Nash’s Southern California concerts After Nash’s debut album Made of pears on several tracks, including the on Ticketmaster.com and KateNash. ‘Wild’ artist comes West Bricks peaked at No. 1 on British charts first single, “Doo-Wah-Doo,” and its co.uk. ALLY BORDAS “Music saved my life and I am so with one spotlight illuminating the Staff Writer grateful for it,” Jennings said in his on- performer. line biography. Jennings may be a lesser known art- Jennings always includes California The simplicity of a guitar and vocals ist, but he has a following of fans just as shows on his tours. He has a soft spot is a beautiful thing. Not all artists are passionate as those following the Foo for California, which is proven true by talented enough to understand this Fighters. the numerous songs he has written that simplicity. Throw in a piano, harmon- He opened with “1997,” a song were inspired by the Golden State. ica and poetic lyrics and that all equals from his self-titled first album. Jen- He tends to play at small local clubs nings’ show was a cool combination one hell of a musician. and theaters to keep the intimacy level Singer-songwriter Mason Jennings of his oldest songs and new songs, consistent. Jennings comes across as a which will be released on his forthcom- doesn’t fall into one genre. He is col- seemingly soft-spoken artist, who al- ing eighth album. The vibes coursing lectively an alternative, indie and rock lows his lyrics to speak for him. Not through the bodies and hearts of the artist. Jennings has been playing small only are his lyrics drenched in raw audience was invigorating. Jennings shows since he self-released his first al- emotion, but they carry life lessons, bum in 1997. political truths and human struggles. told background stories about his in- Jennings lives in Minneapolis, Jennings is a rare musician who is not spirations in between songs and went Minn. with his family, where he re- afraid to be real and open with the mu- off on comical tangents. cords his music in a “wild” studio. Jen- sical world. Jennings’ humble demeanor never nings has his own recording studio that Jennings performed a solo show at wavered throughout the show. He is deep in the woods, untraceable un- the Coronet Theatre in Los Angeles played songs the audience requested less given specific directions. Jennings Sept. 15. and mixed in in his own favorites. Af- is deep with a hint of comedic relief, The Coronet Theater is intimate, ter about an hour and a half of a pure evident in songs like “Your New Man,” with a capacity of 280. It has movie acoustic jam session, Jennings walked which is about trying to win back an theater-style seating and a tiny wooden off stage only to return about a minute ex-girlfriend. stage about five feet off of the ground, later to play an encore set. Heavy metal tide rolls in ALYSSA WEJEBE Light from Above, in 2008. the very best,” Sandler said. “Some of Staff Writer Rolling Stone named Black Tide (the songs) didn’t completely come to “Metal’s New Teen Titans” and one of fruition while we were writing them.” the “Best Rookies of 2008.” Light from Above has had positive re- Flashback to 2007’s Ozzfest, the Black Tide is currently on tour with ception among Black Tide fans. annual metal rock American tour Drive A, Escape the Fate and Bullet for “‘Shockwave’ is a really catchy song, founded by heavy metal legend Ozzy My Valentine. The last stop on their while ‘Black Abyss’ is kind of a hidden Osbourne. tour is Oct. 27 at the Palladium in gem on (Light from Above),” said De- Second stage festival sponsor and Hollywood. van Pierce, 18, of Uniontown, Pa. Courtesy of Kate Nash alcohol manufacturer, Jagermeister in- Black Tide bassist Zakk Sandler, Black Tide played at a book reading tended to remove Miami-based band 20, said people can expect older tracks of James Frey, who asked them to play British artist Kate Nash has a sound reminicent of ’50s R&B groups such as the Supremes. Nash will play three consecutive venues in Black Tide from the bill because the from their first record to be played at at his book reading. A riot between Southern California on the second leg of her current tour. Nash hopes her American audience will experience a more interactive show. band, comprised of members from 14 the Palladium. He added that the band Frey’s fans and Black Tide’s fans broke to 19 years old at the time, was under will also probably play new songs from out. the legal drinking age of 21. their upcoming album with an expect- Black Tide has had less explosive Videogame: Black Tide manager Cory Brennan ed release date sometime next year. interactions with literature before, as Halo: Reach made an appeal to festival sponsor “The process (for recording the new their songwriting is sometimes influ- Live Nation and Sharon Osbourne, album) has been over the last year,” enced by books. CHRIS POTRYKUS Ozzfest’s chief executive. Sandler said. “We started writing last “We take influence from everything Staff Writer Black Tide was bumped to the main September (or) October and, I think, and everybody – doesn’t even necessar- stage where the stage’s sponsor did not while it took us longer to get a record ily have to be music,” Sandler said. sell alcoholic beverages. done this time around…we tracked Angelica Brown, 20, of Detroit, Spartans, prepare for glory! Gamers Since then, Black Tide has contin- this record ridiculously fast. We took Ill., said she liked Black Tide because around the world have eagerly antici- ued to move up in the music industry. our time on the vocals, because it takes they’re her generation’s Metallica and pated the release of Bungie’s final in- They’ve toured with All That Remains, time to get that perfect.” Megadeth. stallment of the Halo franchise. Bullet for My Valentine and Avenged Dozens of songs were written, but “They don’t hold back or try to fit Halo: Reach certainly deserves the Sevenfold. Sandler said only 14 songs were re- into a genre that could land them on franchise tag, far exceeding expecta- Signed with Interscope Records, corded and 10 will be on the album. the radio,” Brown said. “Instead, they tions set forth by its loyal fan base. Black Tide released their debut album, “We chopped a lot (and) kept only play with passion and are sincere.” Halo: Reach is the prequel to the original, Halo: Combat Evolved, released in 2007. It takes place on the human colony planet, Reach, which is the hub of mil- Courtesy of Bungie.net itary might in the Halo universe. Halo fans help protect the planet Reach in the newest installment of the game franchise. Reach comes under attack by a fanatical religious coalition of aliens The campaign is easily the most dif- Headhunter and Invasion are the known as the Covenant. ficult but the best in the series, as the two new game modes, and both are a You play as a Spartan, a genetically- story telling is stellar. ton of fun. enhanced super solider, and you are Halo fans know that Reach eventu- Firefight from Halo 3: ODST (Or- part of an elite team of other Spartans. ally is destroyed, but it’s enjoyable to bital Drop Shock Trooper) has been re- see and play in the back story. alized to its full potential by allowing The story has plenty of tidbits from players to team up online instead of previous Halo games, although there is having only a local connection. no appearance or even mentioning of Daily challenges incorporated by the Master Chief, the face (or helmet) Bungie will keep players coming back of the franchise. for weeks on

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Intelligence has ...the Covenant is smarter The only been ramped beef is the

up significantly, “than ever. (It) only gets “ small amount which means harder when you play online of multiplayer the Covenant maps – 13 in is smarter than co-operative. all and several ever. of the maps are Enemy gre- rehashed from nades are thrown with almost unfair previous games. accuracy (I can’t tell you how many Bungie has countered this by in- times I got a plasma grenade stuck on troducing Forge World, a map of the my pinky toe). grandest proportion where players can The campaign only gets harder when create their own battlefields and share you play online co-operative. The diffi- them with their friends. culty is scaled up for each person you Bungie’s final offering in the Halo play the campaign with. series ends with a massive bang. The online matchmaking is familiar Halo: Reach is the best game of the to Halo gamers, but incorporates a sig- franchise and is an easy front-runner Courtesy of Shervin Lainez nificant amount of new ideas to keep for potential “Game of the Year” hon- Members of heavy metal band Black Tide were discovered at Ozzfest in 2007, before any were of legal drinking age. The band was it fresh. ors. bumped from the second stage venue, allowing them to play the main stage, by Live Nation and Sharon Osbourne.

dailytitan.com/detour dailytitan.com September 21, 2010 6 DETOUR Reviews Film: The American LUKE CHERNEY Staff Writer

The film The American is American in namesake only, as Dutch director Anton Corbjin delivers many qualities that American films usually lack. The film, released Sept. 1, is paced slowly and builds upon the foundation Corbjin lies from the start of the film. He layers the intensity, brick by brick, until the end. With gorgeous panora- mas of Sweden and Italy, the audience is spared the protagonist’s back story, unlike many recent thrillers, such as films made by J.J. Abrams. Based on A Very Private Gentleman, a book written by Martin Booth, The American stars George Clooney as Jack, an American assassin and artisan weap- ons maker. Jack is on the move after a chain of events propels him out of his Courtesy of Focus Features hideout in Sweden to Italy, where he must reunite with elements of his past Hollywood heavyweight George Clooney stars in the drama The American. The film and look for a new future elsewhere follows Clooney’s character, an American assassin, through his final mission. after this one last job. There are other “last job” movies that intend to get tiful rustic Italy and a man tortured by fish-out-of-water meditative piece. away with it all, pulling no punches, his past. The American is not for everyone’s like The Italian Job or Clooney’s Ocean The American has more of a novel- palette. The litmus test for liking the Courtesy of DanielTosh.com franchise. like feel to it than a movie, as it presents film would be if you have seen, and Comedian Daniel Tosh hosts the Comedy Central wonder, Tosh.O. Every Wednesday Tosh compiles a series of popular videos from the But The American is certainly not a surviving relic of the Cold War era in fact like, European films. There are Internet, mocking the content. Missed episodes and slips of the show are all available at ComedyCentral.com. that kind of movie. It is more like the that brings to mind John le Carré’s The captions, no explosions and an inward rifle Jack builds to exact specifications Spy Who Came in from the Cold. character journey that lacks narration, – it is balanced, subdued and precise. Clooney does not give his usual which might be existential to viewers. Television: Tosh.0 As a result, The American is a taut espi- wink-and-grin performance in The There is little dialogue; instead, the onage thriller that brings more beauty American (the one that audiences have movie focuses on Clooney’s solemn KEITH COUSINS than not with its own “Oooooo” mo- to extend their 15 minutes of fame, all than intrigue. Instead of wall-to-wall been accustomed to in his roles as Dan- performance, the stunning visuals and Staff Writer ment, making you think, “Wow, did with hilarious results. explosions, shootouts or ridiculous ny Ocean, “The Fantastic” Mr. Fox or the austere soundtrack that is meant to that really just happen?” Then the Tosh and his jokes are what makes plots, the film features vast stretches of Archie Gates). Instead, Clooney plays build emotion and pace, rather than show starts. Tosh is on a green screen this show great. I cannot imagine a dif- snow over the horizons, a tour of beau- a cold, contemplative survivalist in this tell the story. The Internet is kind of a big deal. stage with a live studio audience and ferent comedian being able to pull off Calm down, Al Gore, this is not an immediately begins by making a quick the jokes and sketches. I am not sure article about you and your glorious joke or two about the first video. whether it’s his childlike appearance Album: invention. As innovative and handy Pilgrim’s Progress by Kula Shaker This continues with a variety of vid- or the oftentimes borderline-offensive as the Internet can be, it is also host to jokes, but there is something about audiences. up tempo, he or she will be hooked to millions of videos ranging from tragic eos and the now infamous “20 Seconds JOSEPH SZILAGYI Kula Shaker has gained much suc- enjoy the harmonies. to hilarious. With all these videos, the on the Clock,” where Tosh puts up a Tosh that is loveable and has me watch- Staff Writer Internet has become a comedy gold countdown and pronounces comical ing every week. cess, mostly in the United Kingdom, Kula Shaker again shows its ’60s and remarks as though he is posting com- Another entertaining factor is that during the past decade. The band is ’70s influence with “Ruby,” a mellow mine, and comedian Daniel Tosh has An album that has the feel of an old- ments on videos on YouTube. the show manages to stay current down led by Crispian Mills, whose vocals ballad similar to the style of The Doors. struck gold. ies record and the sound of something Some of the best moments on the to the T, which can be hard to do when shine in the 12-track album. The On this track, Mills creates a heart lift- Tosh’s show, Tosh.0 premiered in heard on today’s radio is now avail- show have come in the “Web Re- there are new and hilarious viral videos range Mills can reach is spine-tingling ing tune with his melancholy voice, a June 2009 on Comedy Central and able. Kula Shaker’s new album Pilgrim’s – when it sounds as if he has hit his soft sounding guitar and easy drum has been going strong ever since. The demption” segment, where Tosh films posted every day. Progress is reminiscent of ’60s and ’70s show has the uncanny ability to find bits with stars of some of the most If you haven’t had the opportunity rock music, yet the band adds its own limit, he takes it an extra step, which beat. “Ruby” is an instant hit and is dif- the best in Internet videos – and then widely known viral videos on the Web. to watch this show, do so immedi- twist to the album to give it a present is evident in “Barbara Ella.” Mills’ sea- ferent than the electronically enhanced mock these videos relentlessly. Whether it’s the hilarious gangster ately. New episodes air Wednesdays at day feel by effectively incorporating an soned voice allows him to take chances and generated music that gutters the At the beginning of the show, you child who crashed his grandma’s car, 10:30 p.m. If you can’t wait until then arsenal of instruments and genres to vocally, which is rare of an artist with airways today. are slapped in the face with hilarity. the double rainbow guy or, most re- to laugh until you cry, log onto Com- create a unique sound. decades of experience to do and should Pilgrim’s Progress might be more suc- There is no introduction, no casual cently, the “I like turtles” zombie kid, edyCentral.com/Tosh.0 for clips from Pilgrim’s Progress can be best de- be praised. cessful in the United States than pre- banter – just a video clip, more often these Internet superstars get a chance the show. scribed as a folk album. However, Kula Most who listen to radio stations vious Kula Shaker albums due to its Shaker also adds a dash of psychedelic that play ’70s hits will be familiar with influence from sounds that once argu- rock, blues and old school rock and the sound of “Modern Blues.” The ably defining American culture half a Album: Interpol by Interpol roll. The band was inspired by In- track has a Bruce Springsteen, up-beat century ago. Though the album has a dian culture. This Indian sound can feel, with guitar and drum jams of old retro sound, it is polished and meant SOPHIA ISLAS on your life / I’ve missed you / It looks that Interpol might be having trouble be heard in the underlining of most time rock and roll. It’s also intertwined to be enjoyed by today’s youth as well Staff Writer like you’ve summered well.” figuring out what musical style they tracks, further adding to the diversity with psychedelic rock, drawing the lis- as original fans of old school rock and Instrumentation blends Interpol’s want to pursue. of the album and its appeal to broad tener in so that when the song picks roll. old style with their new style. Dur- Interpol’s constant change in style When alternative rock band Interpol ing “Lights,” guitarist Daniel Kessler’s comes off as forced, rather than organi- released their debut album, Turn on the signature guitar reverb plays through- cally created. Interpol is mediocre at Film: Bright Lights, in 2002 they were an in- out the introduction. However, on best, and does little to gain new fans, Flipped stant success. Their sound was unique; other tracks, his reverb is absent and while causing old fans to long for the at some point. Flipped takes you on a Flipped began as a book written it was melancholic and somber, but is replaced with a heavier rock sound. return of the old Interpol. OLIVIA BOUNVONGXAY journey of what started out as puppy by Wendelin Van Draanen. She tells also had an alternative rock vibe – a Bassist and keyboardist Carlos Dengler Staff Writer combination that was unmatched by shows off his skills, as most Interpol’s love in a he-said-she-said romance. the story by switching from Loski’s any band at the time. songs have strong bass lines and imple- In this film, a grandfather tells his to Baker’s points of views in varying Rob Reiner has produced yet anoth- grandchild that “every once in a while, chapters. In the beginning of the film, New York based Interpol suffered ment noticeable keyboard melodies. er great film. His past works, such as Our Love you’ll find someone who is iridescent Reiner tells Loski’s story of the day he a major setback with 2007’s Drummer Sam Fogarino plays more the unforgettable comedic fantasy The to Admire, due to a significant change – when you do, nothing will ever com- met Julie. upbeat tracks. “Barricade” is an ex- Princess Bride and the classic Stand By in musical style and direction. Inter- pare.” Then it flips to Baker’s experience of ample of Dengler’s and Fogarino’s new Me, have proven that Reiner is good at pol’s self-titled fourth album contin- style. All Bryce Loski wanted was for Julie her first encounter with Loski. Their what he does. ues where Our Love To Admire left off. Interpol’s style is not the only thing Baker to leave him alone. Baker was middle school romance shows how His most recent film, Flipped, is an- Throughout the album, lead singer that has changed – Dengler left the smart, stood for what she believed in love is created and how love can be put other great success. It may not be as Paul Banks’ voice fluctuates from mid band after the completion of Interpol. and thought Loski had the most pierc- to rest. to high registers too frequently. His According to Interpol’s website he left popular as his past films, but it’s a must ing blue eyes. All she knew was that his Reiner was able to show all the per- voice is best when he sings at a lower to “follow another path and to pursue watch. hair smelled of watermelon and that spectives of the story perfectly through register because it not only sounds new goals.” Dengler will not go on tour Flipped, a love story about a boy she had to have him. Loski, on the oth- narration. Flipped explains that love is more in tune, but resonates with the with Interpol and has been replaced by and girl, is about love in its most basic er hand, tried everything in his power made up of more than the sum of our music better. David Pajo on bass and by Brandon form – an old fashioned kind of love to avoid Baker. parts. This is a timeless film and brings “Memory Serves” illustrates how Curtis on keyboards and back-up vo- that can only exist in youth. “And although I couldn’t say it like us back to the nostalgic thought of a Banks’ voice does this. The lyrics, cals. Courtesy of InterpolNYC.com Reiner portrays adolescence at its that at the time, I still had enough first crush. The creative storytelling in as usual, revolve around love. Banks Many tracks on Interpol have prom- Interpol released their newest album of the finest. The film takes place in the ’60s, sense at age 7-and-a-half to know that Flipped and how it portrays the reality croons during “Summer Well,” “I ising beginnings, but lead to no climax same name, blending the sound of their but the fight amongst sexes and egos Julianna Baker was dangerous,” Bryce saves it from becoming just another want to stay young / I want to feel up or resolution. The album is evidence past album with their current one. is something we’ve all struggled with said. And he was right. mediocre film about love.

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... Continued from page 1 He was considered retired until both At those times, he was quoted teams picked him up for the playoff many times in saying smoking mari- push. juana was important enough to him Other professional sports that to walk away from the game. produced comebacks were boxing The NBA’s most famous retire- with Floyd Mayweather Jr. cur- ment and then comeback was by, ar- rently fighting out of retirement to guably the best player ever to touch extend his undefeated record, Lance a basketball, Michael Jordan. Armstrong, who came back after a He quit the the NBA to play three-year absence (2006-2008), to baseball, which compete for failed miser- the Tour De ably, and then Jordan should have just France and

found his way “stayed retired. He obviously “ tried to add back to basket- to his seven ball. He then doubted that he couldn’t Tour wins, retired and was play at the highest level and George an owner of Foreman who the Washing- - Jairo Alonzon became the ton Wizards oldest heavy- but decided to weight cham- come out of retirement in 2001 for pion at the age of 45. two seasons for the Wizards. According to senior Business ma- “Jordan should have just stayed jor, Greg McIntosh, “Floyd May- retired. He obviously doubted that weather is annoying. However he he couldn’t play at the highest level keeps wining so I guess he can be of what he expected. I think he just as annoying as he would like to be. came back for the action and thrill His comeback has been successful so of the game,” said Jairo Alonzo, a se- he is making the right decisions in nior criminal justice major. the ring. Outside the ring, is another Major League Baseball produced story.” the comeback of Roger Clemens. These are just a small amount of He pitched for 24 seasons for four comebacks that shocked the very teams: Boston Red Sox, Toronto sport the players belonged to. Some Blue Jays, New York Yankees and worked but others failed miserably. Houston Astros. In 2006 for the Walking away from a game that gave Astros and 2007 for the Yankees, them their fame, money and security Courtesy of MCT Clemens pitched half of each season. is harder than it looks. Miami Dolphins running back Ricky Williams has a career total of 8,984 yards in rushing and 69 touchdowns, last season he only played two games and rushed for 92 yards . Dodger fans weary of Mattingly MARC DONEZ instinct, and my instinct tells me it’s in the postseason for the first time in ficially had the job and there are al- Staff Writer time to go.” 14 seasons. ready mistakes on his resume. Torre, who came to the Dodgers “I felt this ballclub needed a dif- On July 20, Mattingly was after 12 seasons with the Yankees, ferent voice,” Torre said. “A younger charged with visiting the pitcher’s Los Angeles Dodger manager Joe helped bring competitive baseball voice.” That voice will be Don Mat- mound twice after stepping off, then Torre announced his intention to back to Chavez Ravine. The two tingly. back on the mound. The result was a retire at the end of the season last back-to-back division titles were a Mattingly, a six-time All-Star with pitching change and a San Francisco Friday, ending a three-year tenure first in 31 years for the club, while the New York Yankees, has never Giants come-from-behind victory. with the club that saw him win two their playoff series win against the managed at any level. He has spent He was also rumored to have given straight National League West Divi- Chicago Cubs in 2008 was the first the past three seasons as Dodger hit- the wrong lineup card during spring sion titles and two NLCS appear- since 1988. ting coach. training. Dodger fans have until next ances. 2010 has been a disappointment. But there’s just too much question April to debate whether Mattingly is “Baseball has been my life, and The bullpen has imploded, the vet- within the franchise to put the on- the right man for the job. He can’t hopefully will continue to be my life erans are aging, and the “kids” have field duties on a first-year manager’s sign free agents. He can’t control the Courtesy of MCT in some capacity,” Torre said. “But yet to grow up. Barring any miracles, shoulders. Is he ready? Is he the right ownership. Time will tell if he can Former New York Yankee player is L.A.’s leading man to be Dodgers’ skipper next season. you have to make some decisions by Torre will not be managing a team guy for the job? He hasn’t even of- manage the Dodgers. Baseball’s most coveted divorce MARC DONEZ Instead of putting money back Courts lavish, and every expensive Staff Writer into the team, the Dodgers have lifestyle. slashed payroll considerably, from According to a recent Sports Illus- $119 million in 2008 to around $95 trated article, the McCourts owned It hasn’t been an easy season for million this season. The decision not nine properties that totaled $108 Los Angeles Dodgers’ fans. And it to add talent to a team that was two million. They also owned seven doesn’t look like it’s going to get any wins away from their first World Se- country club memberships and paid better. Amidst a lost season on the ries since 1988 was mind-boggling. a hair stylist $150,000 a year. field, the Dodger organization is in Fans were outraged, players were Even worse, documents have turmoil thanks to the divorce trial confused and the media began spec- surfaced during the trial that Frank between owners Frank and Jamie ulating about how much this divorce McCourt has planned to slash pay- McCourt. was going to cost the organization. roll while almost doubling ticket It is something unheard of for The McCourts and their cronies prices. Former Dodger owner Peter Dodger fans, especially those who pleaded with fans that all was good O’Malley raised ticket prices once in remember the glory days of the in Dodgertown. They said this team his final 10 years as steward of the Walter O’Malley family ownership. was good enough to win. Dodger team. Long are the days where the big fans believed them. The Dodgers, first in atten- news was a great Dodger victory. Now, come to find out, this- di dance in the MLB last season, have Now, Dodger news consists of what vorce has affected the Dodgers- ev dropped to third behind the Yankees Mrs. McCourt wore on the third day erywhere from the front office (Mrs. and the Phillies. But those figures of the trial. McCourt and her hires were relieved are based on paid attendance, not The McCourts originally bought of their duties) to the field of play turnstile. Anyone who has been to the Dodgers in 2004 with much (through Sept. 19, they’re the sec- Dodger Stadium this season knows fanfare. The Dodgers were finally ond-worst hitting team in the Na- that fans are angry and are staying returning to family ownership after tional League at .233). away in droves. six hellish years under the corporate The Dodgers watched as they, the As the McCourts continue to bat- ownership of News Corp. San Francisco Giants, San Diego tle over the Dodgers, the loyal fans of But make no mistake about it; Padres and Philadelphia Phillies all the Dodgers are forgotten. Frustra- this is not family ownership. added talent to bolster their rosters tion levels are high, and supporters Playing in the second largest me- for the playoff push. The Dodgers are rooting for the team to be sold. dia market in the country, the Dodg- added players, but not the kind with Dodger fans will watch in disgust as ers are fortunate enough to have the game-changing capabilities. Mean- this once proud franchise is dragged financial access rivaled only by New while, reports have been coming through the mud. But they will re- York’s Yankees and Mets. out with information about the Mc- joice when the McCourts are gone.

Courtesy of MCT Frank and Jamie McCourt are currently in the process of their divorce settlement. Jamie claimed the Dodgers gave her $1 million per month. Frank alleged that Jamie was draining the Dodgers’ budget with her outrageous spending habits.