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dailytitan.com The Student Voice of California State University, Fullerton Sewer and road improvements begin Green Construction projects by the cities of Fullerton and energy Brea may restrict traffic costs too SEAN VIELE Daily Titan much Two different city construction projects CSUF professor will begin this month in and around the city of Fullerton. believes fossil fuels On Commonwealth Avenue a sewer im- and natural gas are provement project will commence in early more efficient ways October, and on State College Boulevard a road rehabilitation project was started last to get energy week. According to a press release, the sewer im- BROOKE McCALL provement project is much needed and will Daily Titan stretch on Commonwealth Avenue between Robert J. Michaels, Cal State Highland Avenue and Richman Avenue in Fullerton professor of econom- Fullerton. ics, was appointed to testify at Fullerton Senior Civil Engineer Ron the U.S. House of Representatives Bowers said the project, which includes the Committee on Natural Resources installation of a new 15-inch sewer main, Sept. 22. In addition to being a should take an estimated 40 days to com- professor at CSUF, Michaels is an plete. independent consultant, senior The project is part of an effort to improve fellow at the Institute for Ener- the city’s infrastructure. gy and Research and an adjunct “Upgraded infrastructure is a continuing scholar at the Cato Institute. thing,” said Bowers. “We spend about $4 He has worked in Texas, Wash- million a year upgrading sewer facilities.” ington, Oregon, Mississippi, Ver- Work on the project will be done Monday mont and California for various through Friday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. and companies in the energy and pow- crews will work from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. er field, including environmental at intersections, according to a press release. organizations, producers of power, All businesses within the project area will utility companies and large power/ remain open throughout the duration of the gas users. Michaels has testified project, as well as Commonwealth Avenue before the House of Representa- itself. WILLIAM CAMARGO / Daily Titan tives four times. Bowers said traffic will likely be reduced The sewer project in Fullerton is between Highland and Richman Avenues on Commonwealth Avenue and the road rehabilitation project in Brea will be With more than 20 years of re- to one lane in the project area. Detour between Lark Ellen Drive and Elm Street. The projects may cause traffic lane reductions and delays. search experience on regulation routes will be clearly marked, according to and the emergence of markets in also good to see them improving the city as Bowers said. the city of Brea. the press release. the electricity and gas industries, well,” said Kovalscik. “There’s just a small segment (of construc- View said the construction is scheduled Josh Kovalscik, 31, has been a resident in Michaels shares his thoughts on On State College Boulevard, a reconstruc- tion) in the city of Fullerton,” he said. through October and will be finished in Fullerton for five years. He lives off of State energy and power. College Boulevard across the street from Cal tion project is underway just north of CSUF The construction in and around CSUF early November. State Fullerton. between Lark Ellen Drive, near the Fuller- will take place between Lark Ellen Drive and The project involves a complete rehabili- Q: What was the main idea ton-Brea border, and north of Birch Street Elm Street in Brea, about one mile north of tation of State College Boulevard. The old Kovalscik said he is aware of the sewer of your testimony? improvement project and his proximity to in Brea. the campus. asphalt will be torn out and replaced with the State College rehabilitation project will The major road reconstruction project is “The project boundary starts at Birch new asphalt, View said. affect his commute. sponsored by the city of Brea and the ma- Street at the north end of (the Brea Mall),” Motorists can expect traffic lane reduc- A: The actual occasion for it “In a way it’s an inconvenience, but it’s jority of the work will take place in Brea, said Charlie View, public works director for tions and delays, according to a press release. was that it wants to deauthorize the … $3.5 billion of bonding au- thority from a federal agency. My testimony is about, first off, what renewable energies actual are, CSUF grad rates lower than some what they do, why they are unnec- essarily costly. Then from there we CANDACE RIVERA ences with education and is a part of Sullivan said. The university can help full-time students. However, one- now occurring will provide even more go on to the second topic, on the Daily Titan the graduation cohort, said Sullivan. by getting students involved in activi- quarter of students are full time and opportunities for our students to be- sizes of subsidy that are (received) He believes university involvement is ties and faculty-student research proj- live on campus. Sixty percent of stu- come socially connected. Academic by the different sources of power. Only 52 percent of students at Cal important to belonging and feeling a ects. dents are part time and have an even and social connectedness play a part in Then we have the question, ‘Well, State Fullerton received their degree part of the college. Ryan McGeown, 19, an undeclared lesser chance of graduating, accord- the process that helps students persist do they give green jobs, and the within six years, according to 2009-10 “If you’re in a place where you are student, is finding it difficult to choose ing to an article in the OC Register, to graduation.” green jobs are complete scam?’ statistics from the U.S. Department of growing, you will probably stay. But if a major that fits him. and 75 percent of students have work, According to CSUF’s Institutional They are responsible for negligible Education. you’re not, you are most likely to walk “It’s kind of hard to pick what you family and school, in addition to hav- Research and Analytical Studies web- amounts of employment. Most of There is not just one answer as to away, just like anything else in life,” like that will be profitable in the fu- ing to commute to class. site, for fall 2006 entering freshmen, it’s in construction, it’s short-lived why the CSUF graduation percentage said Sullivan. “Did you make friends? ture,” said McGeown. “The commuter aspect makes it a only 13.4 percent graduated in the jobs. In other words, there aren’t is that low, said Ed Sullivan, CSUF’s Did you find a place that fits who you He states lack of motivation can little more challenging for students to year 2010, with a 30 percent decline people around who operate the assistant vice president of Institutional are?” play a part in the graduation percent- make a social connection that would in enrollment. plants. There are very few people Research and Analytical Studies. A Having an idea of a major or declar- age rates. He believes he will take more be found at a more residential univer- who do that. Renewable jobs are a multitude of factors influence it. ing a major before attending university than five years to complete his degree. sity,” Sullivan said. “The new dorms See GRAD, page 2 complete bust in every way. Each student has different experi- will help students’ path to graduating, The federal government only tracks and residential experiences that are Q: What did you do while you were testifying for the Fullerton U.S. House of Representa- Titan Shops branches off campus tives Committee? goes Idol JESSICA ESCORSIA Saturday and was pleased with the Daily Titan opening. A: I have a long history of work- BROOKE McCALL “The opening on Saturday was well ing in these areas … I work in a va- Daily Titan A five-minute ride north on the received by customers. It definitely riety of areas involving (power and 57 Freeway from Cal State Fuller- energy). Above and beyond what I Singing seductive lyrics while seemed like The Trunk was the busi- ton will lead you to the Brea Mall, teach and do research, I also work attempting to captivate judges and est store that morning,” said Kissel. the new home of The Trunk, a as a consultant for people who are attendees alike, singers at “Fuller- The Trunk, which is located on 2,000-square-foot branch of CSUF’s tied up in regulatory processes, ton Sings,” an American Idol-style the second floor across from the food Titan Shops. other dockets that have renewable competition, did not hold back on court, carries a larger selection of sizes The extension of the student energy, that are about renewable the risque lyrics. and caters to more consumers, offer- bookstore hopes to market the Ful- power. Most precisely, renewable Wearing a blue, collared shirt ing baby clothes, more polo shirts and lerton brand and cater to the alumni power, it’s a code word for wind with a gray vest, first-place win- extended sizes for women. community. now. That’s the only kind of re- ner Matthew Ballestero’s racy song “We just want more and more Peter Poon, associate director of newable power that is making any resonated throughout the Muck- people to wear the Fullerton brand to The Trunk, said 1,000 shirts were or- headway at all. It lives on subsidies enthaler Center Thursday during bring more notoriety to the univer- dered for the grand opening this past that I don’t think are justifiable. the event’s final round. sity,” Poon said. Saturday in part of a one-day pro- Nelly Jalilvand, an English major “Claire, I need you around motion that offered CSUF T-shirts me; that’s why I broke in your at CSUF, has been working at the Q: Do you see any progress for $1. Poon said the shirts sold out store for the past week. Although she coming in response to your place, that’s why you came home within four hours of the store open- and found me with your panties thinks the response has been positive testimony? ing. since the store’s opening, Jalilvand pressed to my face. If it’s a crime “We realized there’s a huge to follow a girl all the way home feels many people may still not be A: I think there should be a alumni community outside of the aware of The Trunk. With more ad- and memorize her address, then I university. The alumni association drastic reduction in subsidy, any guess I am guilty of loving you to vertising over the next few weeks, she tax breaks for producers of renew- came back and said that almost feels as though more students, espe- excess,” was heard echoing in the 100,000 alumni live within a 20- able energy–to the extent that it 46-year-old building. cially alumni, will be aware of how gets noticed. mile radius of the university,” said convenient this new store is. Poon. See IDOL, page 6 Chuck Kissel, store director of See TRUNK, page 3 JESSICA ESCORSIA / Daily Titan See TESTIFY, page 3 Titan Shops, was in attendance The branch of the Titan Shops is across from the food court on the second floor of the Brea Mall.

Contact Us at [email protected] dailytitan.com October 4, 2011 2 NEWS Writing like a pro Feature writer Mike speak. She personally provided all events leading up to and after Rich- Kessler reveals how he of her students with a copy of this ardson’s death grew like weeds. The month’s Los Angeles Magazine, con- story grew with them, turning an wrote “What Happened taining Kessler’s story titled “What eight-week assignment into a six- to Mitrice Richardson” Happened to Mitrice Richardson?” month journey that would tempo- In an email interview, La Jeunesse rarily consume Kessler’s life. JENNY GROSSO described her first reaction to read- His first step was to talk to Rich- Daily Titan ing the article. ardson’s family. He told them he “Mike’s Mitrice story sucked needed their full cooperation in or- Since the mysterious death of me in. Not only could I not put it der to go forward with the article. Cal State Fullerton alumna Mitrice down, I read it three times in one They agreed. Richardson, only one person has night,” she said. “The family had been dealing succeeded in telling her story in a When her students recited in uni- with the case for 18 months prior to single, comprehensive piece. son the answers to a pop quiz on the my meeting them, so the first thing Journalist Mike Kessler spoke at article, it was clear they had a similar I asked for was, well, everything. CSUF Sept. 27, giving students an experience. Emails, names, numbers, notes, in-depth account of what it took to Although La Jeunesse’s students links to the best and worst media write the 4,500-word feature about shared different theories about what coverage – anything and every- Richardson. may have happened to Richardson, thing,” Kessler said. “It took a few Richardson was temporarily they all agreed something didn’t weeks to convince them that there jailed after not paying a dinner tab seem right. was no such thing as too much.” at a Malibu restaurant in September The article was born by “looking He built a Rolodex of 135 sourc- 2009. She was then freed by the Los for story ideas half-heartedly,” said es, “One hundred of whom I com- Angeles County Sheriff’s Depart- Kessler. municated with or attempted to ment in the middle of the night with He was reading over a comment communicate with, 75 of whom no phone, car, ride home or money. page on a news site when something I had significant contact with and Courtesy of Sarah Fuss Her remains were found 11 months stood out. maybe 25 of whom were vital sourc- Mike Kessler is the author of “What Happened to Mitrice Richardson,” an in-depth account on what happened to a Cal State Fullerton later on a remote marijuana farm. One comment stated, “Don’t for- es throughout.” alumna after she was released from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department in 2009. Her body was found 11 months later. The way the LASD handled the in- get what they did to Mitrice Rich- Besides Richardson’s friends and vestigation raised many questions ardson.” family, Kessler relied on experts such hopeful journalists the importance didn’t keep a list of questions. One there are reasons to think she simply that remain unanswered. By that point in time, Kessler had as biologists, geologists, law enforce- of going beyond your desk to re- of the differences between writing wandered to the site where her re- Communications Professor Anne heard her name mentioned enough ment officials, rangers and Malibu port. news and writ- mains were found,” Kessler said. La Jeunesse asked Kessler to come times that he wanted to do some re- residents. “There are ing a long form La Jeunesse hopes this article will describe to her students how he search. His contacts also included five details I write With the Mitrice feature, he said, be “a call for the authorities to hon- went about starting to answer them. “Weird” and “strange” were used primary background sources who about in the story, merely is having “the estly investigate what happened to Students in her feature writing repeatedly to describe what his re- were not quoted because they want- story that I luxury of having this young woman.” class prepared for weeks to hear him search was turning up. The strange ed anonymity. would have reporting what happened conversations The Office of Independent Re- Creating a timeline of Richard- never known if or didn’t happen wouldn’t instead of inter- view has looked over the LASD’s son’s life before and after her death I wasn’t there in allow me to get at the views.” handling of the case, however as is what Kessler attributes to keep- person,” Kessler deeper meaning. The most re- Kessler’s article states, they deter- FOR THE RECORD ing him organized, as well as storing said. sistance Kessler mined that the Lost Hills deputies his contacts in his computer, tagged For Kessler, received dur- did not endanger Richardson by It is the policy of the Daily Titan to correct any inaccurate informa- Mike Kessler with key words so he can easily find writing this arti- Journalist ing his report- releasing her. tion printed in the publication as soon as the error is discovered. Any them at a later date. cle went beyond ing came from “I think the only way for a proper incorrect information printed on the front page will result in a cor- “I keyword contacts with things just reporting. the LASD. He investigation to be conducted is for rection printed on the front page. Any incorrect information printed like ‘Mitrice,’ ‘biologist,’ ‘mountain “With the Mitrice story, merely sensed it was because the story “in- an outside law enforcement agency on any other page will be corrected on page 2. Errors on the Opinion lion expert,’ so I can recall that per- reporting what happened or didn’t volved allegations of negligence on to get involved. For that to hap- page will be corrected on that page. Corrections also will be noted on son in the future when I need a lead happen wouldn’t allow me to get at the part of the Sheriff’s Department, pen, the media and the public need the online version of the Daily Titan. or an expert,” he said. the deeper meaning,” Kessler said. which is big and powerful and his- to keep this story alive—to be the Please contact Editor-in-Chief Michelle Wiebach at 657-278-5815 Among other things, he talked to “Every fact led only to more ques- torically not forthcoming with in- squeaky wheel,” Kessler said. “I not or at [email protected] with issues about this policy or to experts, emailed, researched and re- tions, so in that sense it went from formation.” only think the press has the abil- report any errors. peatedly met with sources. He also a reporting assignment to an inves- It is still unclear what exactly ity to keep the story alive, I think personally visited key locations, in- tigation.” happened to Richardson. they’re morally obligated to do so.” cluding trials near where her body Before meeting with sources, “Right now, there are far more Go to LaMag.com to read Kes- was found. Kessler always had a general idea of reasons to suspect she died elsewhere sler’s full-length feature about He stressed to the room full of what he needed to know, but usually and was placed in the canyon than Richardson. Local bakery and cafe DTSHORTHAND Editorial Editor-in-Chief Michelle Wiebach CSUF Experts to Managing Editor Wesley Nease Speak in Fullerton News Editor Nuran Alteir to give back this month News Editor Anders Howmann Ten cents of every purchased Pink A weekly lecture series at the News Assistant Jaryd Lucero “I’ll probably go. It’s so long, so I don’t feel pressured that Fullerton Public Library starts News Assistant Ian Wheeler Ribbon Bagel will go to breast can- I only have two weeks or something. It’s smart to do it all Features Editor Jessica Druck Tuesday and will showcase the Features Assistant Jessica Rubio cer research month,” said Nicole Movassaghi, a freshman criminal jus- research efforts of Cal State Ful- Detour Editor Krystle Uy tice major. lerton faculty and staff. Detour Assistant Jeanette Castaneda DANIELLE EVANS Some Panera Bread locations will be featuring an event Meredith Rivin, associate cu- Opinion Editor Joseph Szilagyi Daily Titan called “Coffee and Conversation,” where volunteers pro- rator of paleontology at the John Opinion Assistant Peter Cornett mote the Army of Women. During the event, there will D. Cooper Archaeology and Pa- Opinion Assistant Charlotte Knight leontology Center, will share her Sports Editor Elliot Cook Panera Bread Bakery and Cafe has selected the Dr. Susan be opportunity to meet and mingle with other volunteers, Love Research Foundation (DSLRF) as its exclusive cause enjoy complimentary Panera Bread fare and recruit new expertise in geologic history, cov- Sports Editor Patrick Corbet ering everything from dinosaurs partner in the Southern California region as they recognize members for the “Army of Women.” Various locations in Sports Assistant Blake Fogg to marine fossils Tuesday. The talk Sports Assistant Rick Gomez October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month this year. Ventura, Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino and Or- is titled “The History of Life in Copy Editor Gilbert Gonzalez To support the cause, Panera has been proudly supporting ange Counties will participate. Copy Editor Kyle Martinez Orange County: A Trip Through Photo Editor William Camargo breast cancer awareness with the Pink Ribbon Bagel for the “I’ve actually never been to Panera. Bagels don’t really Time.” Rivin earned her master’s Photo Editor Camille Tarazon last 10 years. Boasting the grab (my attention) but degree in geology from CSUF. Photo Assistant Alvin Kim slogan “Doing Good Never I’d go for the fundraiser,” Experts from the CSUF Center Photo Assistant Brian Yamamoto Tasted So Good,” the cafe The bagel is a seasonal bagel for fall said Jesse Flores, a third- for Oral and Public History will Page Editor David Hood features a breast cancer rib- and for every ‘Power of Pink’ baker’s year human services ma- inform attendees of some of the Page Editor Anibal Ortiz dozen sold, a dollar goes to the cause. 3,000 stories from various people Page Editor Steve Sly bon-shaped cherry vanilla jor. bagel for the whole month National Breast Can- throughout history Wednesday. Page Editor Patrick Schwarz Gustavo Arellano, Chicano Page Assistant Alvan Ung of October. For every bagel cer Awareness Month is Brenna MacDonald and Chicana studies lecturer, will Multimedia Editor Hannah Dellinger purchased, 10 cents will go the annual international Store Manager be sharing his memoir, “Orange Multimedia Editor Andrea Mena toward the cause. health campaign orga- Multimedia Editor Andrew Reed County: A Personal History,” Oct. Multimedia Assistant Cara Seo “The bagel is a seasonal nized by major breast 11. He will speak about his fam- Web Editor Susana Cobo bagel for fall and for every ‘Power of Pink’ baker’s dozen cancer charities. The campaign is held every October in an ily’s history intertwined with the sold, a dollar goes to the cause,” said Brenna MacDonald, attempt to increase awareness about the disease and raise Mexican immigrant experience in Adviser Holly Rizzo store manager at the Panera Bread Fullerton location. funds for research on prevention, diagnosis and treatment Orange County, as well as differ- Customers are urged to donate extra money to the cause of breast cancer. ent political, cultural and social Main Line (657) 278-5815 Editorial Fax (657) 278-2702 issues. News Line (657) 278-4415 E-mail: [email protected] by writing a check to the organization itself. 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Contact Us at [email protected] October 4, 2011 dailytitan.com NEWS 3 Students chime in on Palestine TRUNK: Shop in Brea has Titan gear Baseball merchandise is a hot LUKE CHERNEY ...Continued from page 1 item at The Trunk, she said. Daily Titan “We have a lot of baseball hats Palestine’s application for state- “I think this store is a lot easier that the baseball players wear at Cal hood in the United Nations has for people to look for clothing. It’s State Fullerton, so a lot of people been fraught with opposition. not as crowded, and you don’t have are buying those,” Jalilvand said. Recently, President Barack to struggle to find parking just to The Trunk has a six-month lease Obama said he would veto the go shop,” said Jalilvand. with the Brea Mall, but Poon hopes proposal if it came down to a vote, A branch of Titan Shops has al- if the store is a success they can ex- saying a compromise needs to come ways been in the talks since back tend the lease and possibly even from direct negotiations with Isra- in 2004, Poon said. However, due open up other branches at other el. In a recent speech to the U.N., to budget, no available space for a locations. Obama said, “Peace will not come location at the mall and long lease “If it’s a success then we can through statements and resolutions requirements, the idea for an off- definitely look outside the box at the U.N. If it were that easy, it campus retail store has not been and Santa Ana (Main Place Mall) would have been accomplished by realized until now. would be the most logical place,” now.” “The timing was right this time. Poon said. Zeena Aljawad, 21, a psychology It would have been a different One problem that may limit the major, said she is doubtful this bid situation to get the university to expansion of other branches, ac- for statehood will grant Palestine a support something like that back cording to Poon, is the logistics. permanent home. “Honestly, when then,” Poon said. “If you walk All of The Trunk’s merchandise is it comes to the U.N. bid for state- around the mall, for the first time shipped to Titan Shops and then hood, they won’t get it because the in a long time they have a lot of transported to the Brea Mall. With United States said that they will vacancies. The mall wanted to fill just over two miles between both veto it. The United States has power in some of these stores and they locations, transporting merchan- to veto it no matter what,” said Al- thought we would be a good fit,” dise has not been an issue. Howev- jawad. he added. er, a farther location in Santa Ana “Ultimately it is the Israelis and Jalilvand has seen several alumni Main Place or the Irvine Spectrum Palestinians — not us — who must come in as well as future Titans. Center could halt plans to branch reach agreement on the issues that She explained that during one out. divide them: on borders and secu- morning, a future Titan who will Currently, Poon and Kissel are rity, on refugees and Jerusalem,” be attending CSUF on a baseball working with the Alumni Asso- Obama said. scholarship stopped in with his ciation to get a list of customers to Aljawad, a Muslim, seemed Courtesy of MCT mom to stock up on school mer- contact and inform about the new hopeful for the Palestinian people, Mahmoud Abbas, president of the Palestinian National Authority, is leading the charge for Palestinian statehood in the U.N. chandise for the entire family. store. regardless of what happens in the U.N. their land as Palestinian Muslims that are absolutely unfair. They recent interview on NPR that Is- “I think it’s more symbolic than are. Not all Jewish people support forget that they and other Arab na- rael is willing to negotiate for peace anything else. I think we need that the Israeli occupation of Palestine tions started war and like America, when the Palestinians are ready. symbolism just to say to the world, either. Religion is used as a justifi- Israel has gained land through wars. “We’ve been waiting for them to ‘We are not going to wait for your cation, but it’s not the root of the And due to that it has been strategic come to the negotiating table for approval. We are going to do this.’ conflict. Palestinian Jews lived in like the Golan Heights, a strategic about two and a half years now, and Even if it doesn’t get passed, it says peace with Palestinian Muslims military base,” said Schiff. they haven’t come to the negotiat- we are ready for this, and we need and Christians for thousands of Murtadha Khakoo, Ph.D., a pro- ing table. Our position was and this, because the negotiation talks years prior to the creation of Israel, fessor of physics and faculty coor- remains: We are ready to negotiate are not happening,” Aljawad said. as goes for the rest of the Middle dinator of the groups Students for with the Palestinians at any time, This is about more than reli- East.” Justice in Palestine and Muslim Stu- any place – whether in Ramallah or gion, Aljawad said. “Many people Rachel Schiff, an American stud- dent Association, seemed doubtful in Jerusalem – without precondi- perceive or want to make the Pal- ies graduate student, said the issue for the success of the bid, but said, tions on all the core issues to reach estinian Israeli conflict about Islam was about security for Israel as well. “There has to be a state within the a two-state solution, a Palestinian versus Judaism, but there are many Schiff, who is Jewish, said the land 1967 borders.” Khakoo agreed with state, an Israeli-Jewish state, living Palestinian Christians who are sub- gained through fighting various Obama’s sentiment, saying, “Peace side by side in mutual recognition, jugated to the same treatment as wars since Israel’s inception is criti- negotiations are the only way.” security and peace, if only the Pal- JESSICA ESCORSIA / Daily Titan Palestinian Muslims and are just cal to the nation’s security. Michael Oren, Israeli ambassa- estinians will come back to the ne- The Trunk is 2,000 square feet and carries a larger selection of sizes than the Titan Shops on as opposed to the occupation of The Palestinians “want borders dor to the United States, said in a gotiating table,” said Oren. campus. If the Brea location is successful, another shop may be opened in Santa Ana.

TESTIFY: CSUF economics professor testifies for House of Representatives Committee on Natural Resources

...Continued from page 1 demic stuff. the loss of wind that can happen at dying were it not for the fact that any time. (With) solar you’ve got the industry gets all sorts of sub- Q: Do you think using natu- the same problem. sidies and tax breaks. It gets far Q: Why does this topic matter ral energy is something people (If there is) a cloud passing be- heavier subsidies than any other to the students or to you? should start considering? tween the sun and the collector, energy sources … You’re talking useful power (will drop) by ... 50 about nothing but incredibly ex- A: It’s folded into everybody’s A: No, it’s a technology. No, percent. pensive technologies that produce light bills, first of all. The amount there’s absolutely no reason I could low-quality power. that is getting folded into your think of for it. Q: Do you teach courses here light bills is starting to become First off, it’s not even clean. on campus? Q: What would you suggest very substantial. There’s absolutely Remember that wind requires for energy and power? no reason to have it except there’s a that you have all sorts of conven- A: Yeah, I teach economics legal requirement that the state put tional power plants that burn fuel classes. I teach the intermediate A: I think it’s very simple. The into effect that says you are sup- and emit pollutants; they have to classes in what’s called managerial most incredible thing has hap- posed to have it. There’s no good be operating. economics. It’s industrial analysis pened over the last several years. economic reason for it anymore, A power system is an incredibly for the business majors and for Everybody is talking about run- there’s no good environmental rea- clever, fragile and complex thing MBA students. ning out of everything ... Oil is go- sons for it anymore. It’s basically and essentially, if the amount of I am also author of my book ing to become less and less impor- just special interest legislation. power people want doesn’t instant- (Transactions and Strategies Eco- tant for a variety of reasons. ly match the amount of power that nomics for Management) that came You are moving from an oil Q: Do you have any future is being produced, you’ll have an out last year. economy to a natural gas economy projects you are working on episode like you had in San Diego It’s published by Cengage, the and the U.S. has basically cen- (with energy, electricity and a couple of weeks ago. second biggest publisher in the turies worth of accessible, clean, gas)? Basically you’ve got about a country. natural gas resources that we now quarter of a second, you have no know how to get at. A: I have zillions. There’s my time to speak. Q: Do you think the future of We didn’t know how to do it personal research, which is the That’s why it’s all computer energy and power is moving to- until a few years ago. BROOKE McCALL / Daily Titan academic side of me. controlled. But that means you’ve ward using wind? The future is basically still go- Robert J. Michaels has testified before the House of Representatives four times. He I always work on that. My peer got to have generators that are ing to be fossil fuels and that’s a has spent 20 years researching new markets in the gas and electric industry. review journal. I’ve got all the aca- running to make up instantly for A: No, it’s dying. It would be matter of fact.

Contact Us at [email protected] dailytitan.com/news dailytitan.com October 4, 2011 4 OPINION forced me to eat my veggies, never abandoned me and promised I could always fall back on them for support. My love for family trumps my love for Frisk Me my friends (though, only by a hair, as by CHARLOTTE KNIGHT I do have friends I consider family) because it was something I was just born with. I, as well as you, I’m sure, “Let’s get personal” have had friends come and go because people grow up and grow apart. And for that reason, I don’t expect my best friend from preschool to continue to To love and be loved have any kind of commitment to me. But my family has never left me, and A few years ago, a boyfriend and I ories and a spiritual workout to help they never will. had just spent five or six hours cud- relieve stress, cleanses and renews my Now, the love I have for Gerard dling and chit-chatting in his room, chi every time I hear the sound of two Butler is raw and lustful. I’ve never watching cult classics on the tube blades engaging. This does not mean I personally met him, nor do I know after he made me a delicious home- would marry my epee, nor am I kinky what his true character is like outside cooked meal. enough to have sex with it. But I do the cinematic world. He could be the Courtesy of MCT It was well after midnight when he love it in the sense that it brings me biggest asshole to ever walk the planet, Snookie and The Situation remain relevant even after years of the same antics. Ratings have shown they are anything but a “grenade”. walked me out to my car to say good- personal happiness despite it being in- for all I know. night. As he did, I wrapped my arms animate, the same way someone would But when he’s talking to Hilary around his neck and kissed his cheek. love pizza or rock concerts. Swank with an adorable Irish accent, The allure of the ‘Jersey Shore’ As he hugged me back, I blatantly said, The love I have for my friends and or when he’s kicking Persian ass in “I love you.” He then paused and slow- the love they have for me is platonic— nothing but a leather Speedo, this sen- MIKE WHITE The tension in the house became so thick that there was ly pulled away. strong and devoted, but definitely not sational shudder spreads throughout Daily Titan a new fistfight every episode. Angelina and Snooki, Jwoww “You love me?” my body and I start squirming in my The “smoosh” train from the Garden State has inevitably and Sammi. Even grenade number 724 tried to fight some- “Of course.” seat. Of course, I won’t limit my lust to just him. I’ve also imagined Orlan- fist-pumped its way off track, yet hasn’t lost the sense of hu- one. Or was she a landmine? Or a rhino? I dunno, I’ve lost “But we’ve only been official for a week.” I personally feel do Bloom, Josh Holloway and Jeremy mor that makes it so much fun. track. It got so bad that The Situation ran himself head first “Yeah, I’m aware.” Irons (for reasons you will never under- Jersey Shore, which debuted almost three years ago, quick- into a concrete wall at full speed. Now that’s a situation. But like nothing better “You don’t think it’s too early to be defines us as human stand, so don’t you dare make that face) ly became MTV’s most watched telecast ever, according to the drama continues. saying that?” bound naked to my kitchen chair. the Nielsen television ratings. Jwoww’s horrible douchebag boyfriend emptied her “Uh… no…” beings than the ability to The love one can have for a signifi- A quirky group of bronzed, orange, big-haired Italian- house of all belongings and left the poor helpless dogs to die. I thought it was ridiculously silly love, especially on so many cant other is the one most emphasized American stereotypes whose hilarious drunken antics kept What kind of human being does that? that he got extremely nervous when different levels. and talked about in our society. It’s a us glued to the TV set became our favorite reality television The Situation took full advantage of having a couple dogs he told me he didn’t feel comfortable powerful attachment to someone you trainwreck.“GTL,” fist-pumping and smooshing became in the summer house and created a big “steaming” mess of saying it back so soon. Pretty sure he have a strong affection for. That love is part of a new modern American pop-culture language. Ev- comedic relief. Then there is Sam and Ronnie’s relationship. didn’t know exactly where I was com- what separates love-making from acts ery week new catch phrases would hit Facebook and every- Ladies, please pay attention, this part is important. ing from. Being my boyfriend only for sexual. We have intimate bonds that of lust. It’s a close friendship based on one knew exactly what they meant. If your boyfriend turns into a raging orange hulk after about a week, my “I love you” defi- are not natural, but were developed passionate intimacy and compassion. We were fed an alphabet soup of acronyms that put a drinking too much, run and don’t look back. Don’t say, “But nitely did not mean, “Let’s get married over time. These same bonds helped us Quite frankly, guys, romantic love learn to trust one another, to commu- smile on our faces–“MVP is at the club trying to get it in I love him,” and don’t imagine he can change. and start a family as soon as we can.” It is such a powerful feeling that I feel meant, “I respect you. You’re so good nicate better and to be able to depend like anything I could write about it with some grenades that are DTF.” Walk away, give yourself a clean break and count your to me. I care about you.” on one another. I don’t know how easy wouldn’t do it justice. What the heck!? blessings that you got out in one piece. During one of Ron- I personally feel like nothing better it would be for me not to love my best People tend to throw the word It was fresh, it was fun and each one of us could relate in nie’s rage-fueled tantrums he even picked up a bed and defines us as human beings than the friend of seven years who, on my 21st “love” around a lot, and I’ll admit— some way, shape or form to a character on the show. It was threw it across the room. ability to love, especially on so many birthday, was willing to hold my hair I’m one of them. I can’t go one day so addicting that “Jersey Shore Name Generators” became Not OK, yet funny. different levels. How we love our sig- back and squeegee the side of my car without telling someone that I love hugely popular on Facebook during the show’s first season. We like single Ronnie. We enjoy watching guido tools in nificant other differs from how we love after I barfed adios motherfucker out them. I’ve already emphasized to my These generators allowed everyone the opportunity to “Italia” tracksuits dancing around the living room making our friends, which differs from how the window. And obviously, if she family, my closest friends, my cowork- create their own “guido” or “guidette” nickname. fun of their own stereotype. we love our family, which differs from didn’t love me back, she wouldn’t have ers and everyone on the Daily Titan The exploits of these eight single, buff, bronzed and We enjoy watching drunken people falling on the how we love our favorite TV show. done so. editorial staff that I love them with all drunk Italian party folk kept us eagerly waiting for MTV ground. We like “twinning” and “we support a grenade- My passion for fencing is about as The love I have for my family is my heart. It’s perfectly fine to throw to feed us more. Every week we grew more attached, more free America.” generic as love can get. It is a personal even stronger. My parents gave me life, the word around, just as long as you addicted and more excited to see what would happen next. Every week we want to know what these kids are going to pleasure that, through nostalgic mem- raised me to know right from wrong, mean it. But then it all changed, kind of. Did MVP run out of do next. We want to see who hooks up with who. We want grenades to bring home? Did The Situation become too to see who commits the best robbery. Yeah, buddy. douchey or did the hot tub finally claim someone? Not Those are the things that make us laugh and keep us com- even close. ing back each and every week. With an opportunity to add drama to the mix, MTV It’s never been quality content, but it’s the one hour per brought in everyone’s dirty laundry and hung it out in week we can get away from everything else in the world, front of us. raise our glasses and laugh. Salute!

Courtesy of MCT Sex is an act that most people enjoy. Using it for pornographic purposes should not diminish it to the point where it is not considered a form of art. After all, the United States Constitution gives porn protection as it would any other artistic expression. Artistic usage of pornography AJAI SPELLMAN takes, yet they still consider it a distinct type of art. For the Daily Titan Others believe exhibiting the act of sex allows one to share with others the beauty in the act, while also Leonardo Da Vinci did it with the Mona Lisa. Mi- allowing those interested to gain insight by seeing it chael Jackson did it with “Thriller.” Louis Vuitton did from a third person’s point of view. it with handbags. But can adult entertainment indus- “I do believe that pornography is a form of art. tries do it with porn? I believe that it’s two people expressing themselves The proper definition of art has been debated for and, just like any regular film would be considered a decades now. And, according to some, pornography form of art, pornography (should be) as well because cannot be considered a form of art. it is two people interacting with each other, display- “I think music and painting could be considered ing … an everyday act such as sex, and it is presented more of an art form, simply because I feel more time is spent creating it. I also believe that more personal in many different ways,” said Kimberlee Maiorca, a feelings are put into creating music and paintings. To theatre arts major. me, porn is more so focused on making money than An article on AskMen.com introduces one of the taking the time out to be creative,” said Eric Cebreiro, intellectual advantages of watching porn by stating, a linguistics major. “Partners can learn different techniques and perhaps Others may agree that art is more than just focusing stimulate each other in more innovative manners.” on a profit. By introducing and giving a new perspective to dif- “When I think of art I think of something not nec- ferent sexual situations, pornography is affecting one’s essarily always beautiful, but something that sends intellect. a message to whoever is viewing it,” said Raquel Studies conducted by The Times of India show that Cornejo, a psychology major. “Art is something that pornography can indeed affect an individual’s emo- inspires. When you see it, it brings out an emotion tions. According to a survey conducted by the web- in the individual, like sadness or hope. Porn, I think, site, those who view porn allow “feelings of hate, fear, only arouses, which is only one emotion. Art is so ver- disgust, anger, loathing and contempt to replace con- satile and brings out more than one emotion.” nection, empathy, tenderness, caring and affection.” An essay written by Kenneth M. Lansing, an au- The aforementioned study shows that pornography thor and art expert, describes art as a “visual art (that) can affect emotions, but others suggest there are even is the skillful presentation of concepts (that reveal) more benefits. ideas, emotions and feelings.” According to AskMen.com, “Because of their aural However, some still believe sex to be a private mat- effects, porn movies can liberate both partners, allow- ter. They believe that porn exploits the act by devalu- ing them to become very vocal as well. Porn can turn ing it and making it lose its artistic worth. you and your woman on because of the voyeuristic In the political world, pornography is considered an impression of watching other couples making love.” art form of expression, protected by the First Amend- Stated by men themselves, this insinuates that watch- ment, which encourages freedom of expression and ing porn can trigger your senses. speech. All of the previous studies indicate that pornogra- People like Representative Cliff Stearns, a Florida phy can affect intellect, emotion and senses. Beauty congressman, refer to porn as an “offensive and in- may be in the eye of the beholder, but according to decent art.” This only pushes the fact that people like the definition and studies done in the past, pornogra- Stearns do not agree with the art form pornography phy falls right into the category of art.

Contact Us at [email protected] October 4, 2011 dailytitan.com OPINION 5 Grades matter Nuclear energy potential YURIKO OKANO possibly forcing you out of CSUF Daily Titan prematurely without a degree. The consequences that In the case of Fukushima, and by extension safety are adhered to. the comparable 1986 Chernobyl disaster, this For example, France’s domestic energy pro- Although some students know arise while possessing nuclear principle was not strongly adhered to. duction is approximately 75 percent nuclear “GPA? Why do I have to care they are not going to graduate weapons are devastating It is not in the interest of the public to con- based. Also, it should be noted that Operation about it? I don’t care about my GPA school, getting a higher GPA would ceal the nature of the severity of a nuclear ac- Tomodachi, the U.S. military response to the because I’m already in college and bring more opportunities, especial- MYLES CUPP cident and so the government should refrain Fukushima crisis, included a nuclear-powered I’m not going to grad school,” a ly when students look for a job after For the Daily Titan from secrecy and tell its citizens if there has carrier battle-group which provided food, wa- typical student would probably say. graduation. been a nuclear accident. ter as well as search and rescue support to the Once people enter college and Currently there are many com- Energy is crucial to the forward progress of The former Soviet Union was notorious for stricken citizens of Japan. think they are not going to gradu- panies that do not have a standard society. Everything you do consumes energy. concealing its technological disasters, but the It is certain that many thousands of lives ate school, they also think there is GPA that they judge possible em- The more time passes, the more of it we need fact that radioactive isotopes do not respect would have suffered more without the capa- because our populations continue to grow and no need to worry about their GPAs. ployees by; it may come down to borders means the risks of nuclear power must bilities provided by nuclear-powered warships. the technological devices we use increase the Perhaps transfer students may job experience and qualifications. be born not just by the nation hosting the reac- The third step is to react to disasters calmly demand further. and with judicious judgment. worry a little, but why should your However, there are still some Yet in the aftermath of the Fukushima reac- We should not follow the example of Ger- average, happy-go-lucky student other companies that prefer stu- tor crisis, we question the role nuclear power This principle of safety many by axing our atomic energy program as a have to worry, right? dents with a high GPA. will play in the future of our energy supply. knee-jerk response to Fukushima. GPA actually matters for every- If there are two candidates and The resolution to that question is not an essentially applies to every topic At the same time, we should not blindly one too because of academic proba- easy one. of industrial concern, but it is of special believe in the reliability of our fail-safe proto- tion, scholarships and employment The answer does begin with a simple imper- importance to the nuclear industry cols but continually and tirelessly reinforce the ative: know nukes. opportunities following graduation. GPA is something because of the much longer-lasting safety culture, unlike what we saw at Fukushi- A low GPA can be a cause of The first step in understanding nuclear en- ma and Chernobyl. academic probation. Undergradu- they should really ergy is to appreciate and foster the concept of consequences of...failure. The potential devastation that can be the “safety culture.” ate students are placed on academic keep an eye on. A good brought by nuclear weaponry is sobering, and As defined by the International Nuclear probation when their cumulative GPA would help students in so our government should handle it with care. Safety Group (INSG), the safety culture is The last thing our country needs is a disaster GPA at Cal State Fullerton falls be- many ways and cannot hurt “that assembly of characteristics and attitudes tor but by the entire world. that would leave cities in ruins. low 2.0. them whatsoever. in organizations and individuals which estab- In the case of Fukushima, the true severity Nuclear energy has risks in proportion to its Among other consequences, stu- lishes that, as an overriding priority, nuclear of the crisis was not revealed until well after it rewards. The only way to proceed forward is by dents who are placed on academic plant safety issues receive the attention war- became all too obvious even to those not in- a conscientious risk assessment. probation won’t be able to attend ranted by their significance.” timately acquainted with the complex physics Is nuclear energy worth it? clubs they currently attend. Also, they have the same abilities, then This principle of safety essentially applies to and engineering of nuclear reactors. Secrecy of No matter what conclusion you come to the maximum units they can take the company would likely choose every topic of industrial concern, but it is of this nature only endangers lives. about whether you support nuclear power or would be limited. one who has higher GPA. Look at special importance to the nuclear industry be- The second step in looking at nuclear pow- not, if someone asks you what you think, your One student who is currently on it from this perspective: cause of the much longer-lasting consequences er is an appreciation of the success we have first response should be: know nukes. of a severe failure. probation is only taking six units No companies would hate a achieved with it when the highest standards of this semester. Though he should in- higher GPA. Higher is always bet- crease his GPA by retaking classes ter than low. he failed, who wants to take the More importantly, striving for a same classes again? That would be better GPA would contribute to the Will Obama win re-election? extremely boring, though not a student’s academic success in trying waste of time and energy. to obtain higher grades in general. There are more limitations for Because students who have a higher these students as well. GPA are studying hard, they proba- Many students receive some kind bly never miss class and focus much of scholarship, be it from the uni- of their time on academics. versity or another organization. On the other hand, students who CSUF is offering many scholar- do not care about their grades may ships, nearly $2 million per year, for be skipping classes all the time and a variety of students, according to do not concentrate on their classes. the Office of Financial Aid. Of course, it’s inevitable; there Since students who are chosen are still students who do not care for a scholarship should be in good about their GPA at all. academic standing, those students However, GPA is something they tend to have good GPAs. should really keep an eye on. A There is also a grade requirement, good GPA would help students in which is often higher than 2.8. It many ways and cannot hurt them is also possible that students who whatsoever. are currently receiving a scholar- The opportunities a solid GPA ship would lose their scholarship can bring are invaluable in a world because of academic probation. where the rising costs of a higher Financial aid has similar re- education are limiting many young quirements. Financial aid can be people from completing their de- withheld if a student is placed on grees. academic probation, meaning that You need to stand out from the he or she will be forced to find an- crowd, separating yourself from other means of paying for the ever- competitors while proving to a po- increasing college fees. tential employer that you have what Having a low GPA can cause this, it takes and deserve the job. A tuition increase is beneficial MATT JANSSON For the Daily Titan scholarships, we would be able to use that money more efficiently. Those who have worked hard Semester after semester, tu- to excel in school would be able ition rates in California have been to get the financial assistance they quickly rising. You do not have deserve. Those who have true fi- to go far to hear the outrage pour nancial need would be able to get out from students in protests, class more support than they may get discussions and everyday conver- under the current system, instead LUCIO VILLA/Daily Titan sations. of continuing to subsidize more President Obama may face some tough competition from Republicans in November 2012, but he still has an incumbent advantage as he readies his campaign for re-election. What may surprise many is I affluent students. possess the rare disposition to Targeted student loans create VAN JOHNSTONE smile each time and would like to more efficiency with our precious Daily Titan “Rick Perry seems to be the raled downward since he took of- With over a year to go before see the fee increases continue over resources. It should not stop with leader. There is something about fice in 2008. the start of the 2012 election, the next few years. scholarships, but also provide ad- With the 2012 election rapidly him, and people just seem to fol- In Obama’s latest attempt to nothing is for sure. Now before you attempt to ditional subsidized student loans. approaching, President Barack low him,” Haidary said. stimulate the economy, he and As the incumbent, Obama still burn me at the stake, I simply ask Additional student loans have Obama has kicked up his re- In a poll conducted by CNN, Senate leaders plan to propose a holds the advantage over the feud- that you hear me out with an open multiple benefits. election campaign with new ads, 47 percent of Americans think $447 billion jobs plan. ing Republican candidates. mind. Hopefully this will give me This allows for students who speeches and promises to the Texas Governor Rick Perry would The plan will include large tax enough time to buy flame-retar- may struggle in school, but who American public. be the Republican candidate most cuts, promote job-sharing through dant pants. lack significant financial need to But with this push toward re- likely to beat Obama in an elec- unemployment insurance reform, Something important that I still ultimately pay for school in election, ultimately Obama’s fate tion. Mitt Romney finished a dis- prevent layoffs of teachers and po- want to clarify immediately is that payments over the course of many will rest in the hands of all of us tant second with 26 percent and lice officers through aid to states, I do support state-sponsored edu- years. Further, student loans also average citizens. Sarah Palin rounded out the top and provide assistance to groups of cation. There are enough positive force students to take more own- There are many new Republi- three at 7 percent. workers hurt most by the current results to a college education that ership of their classes and to excel; can candidates stepping into the Of course, we are still over a economic situation. the government does have an in- economic incentives have proven spotlight and with a sputtering year away from the next presiden- This seems to be a timely pro- terest in promoting higher educa- successful repeatedly. economy, Obama may find the tial election, and so these predic- posal for the president, as he is tion across the country. Finally, student loans bring 2012 election more of a challenge. tions may be premature. The Re- looking for any way to get the What I am calling for, however, money back into the system which Cal State Fullerton students publican field is bound to enlarge. economy going and to gain sup- is a change to how the government can then be loaned out again to know what is at stake when it But there is hope for Obama; port from the American people. supports higher education. give another student an educa- comes to choosing the next leader he currently has raised $85.6 mil- “If you look at statistics, the in- As it stands, the state pays ap- tional opportunity. of the country. lion for his re-election campaign, cumbent president almost always proximately 50 percent of the cost California has a significant fis- “Yeah, I do think he is going to which is twice as much as the wins,” said Brain Wright, an eco- of educating each student in the cal problem. These problems spill win,” said Habib Haidary, a biolo- nearest Republican candidate. nomics major. “But I really think CSUs. This applies to each and ev- over into our classes and hinder gy major. “I just think the Repub- During the 2008 election it’s too early to tell. It’s a year away; ery student who attends. I would our learning environments. lican Party is really divided right Obama amassed $650 million, a lot can happen in that time so it’s like to see students be responsible If students bore the full finan- now with no clear front-runner to shattering all previous records. impossible to tell.” for the full cost of their education, cial responsibility of their educa- go against Obama.” Look for his 2012 election drive to Since 1940, no incumbent pres- with the state taking a supporting tion, we would be able to offer His Republican challengers that be just as or even more impressive. ident has won with an unemploy- role to individuals. as many classes as there are class- include Rick Perry, Mitt Romney, Most Americans seem more ment rate over 7.5 percent; it cur- My dream would be to see the rooms and have as many students Sarah Palin and Michele Bach- concerned about the economy rently rests at 9.1 percent. state take the money it spends on as there are seats. mann seem to have had growing than anything else. States such as California, Flor- subsidizing each and every student By changing how the govern- support from the public. According to a Gallup poll, 19 ida, Nevada and Oregon are sig- and instead spend that money on ment subsidizes our education we For the past few months, several percent of Americans believe the nificantly higher than the rest of targeted scholarships and subsi- would be able to create a more televised debates have shown the economy is going to get better, but the country, resting at over 10 dized student loans. efficient and a more sustainable public who the leaders for taking 76 percent think the economy is percent. A blanket subsidy of education educational system. the Republican nomination are. going to get worse. “I do and I don’t think he is benefits students even if they do Well, you held up your side of Some have benefited from the Obama’s overall approval rat- going to win. But nothing has re- not need or deserve it. Yet if we the deal, and I got my flame-re- publicity more than others, with ing rests at 44 percent, which has ally changed since he has taken were to take that blanket subsidy tardant pants, so burn me if you Perry receiving much support steadily taken a beating over the over. The economy has just gotten and use it to provide targeted still insist. from the Republican base. past year as the economy has spi- worse,” said Adrienna Troujillo, 23.

dailytitan.com/opinion dailytitan.com October 4, 2011 6 DETOUR Hollywood Master puppeteer strings along fans revisits iconic A veteran musician, their fields and those they closely draw the audience closer. times, staring deep into Earl’s eyes. work with. As a composer, Pamela Madsen, “There was a good turnout,” writer and puppet en- Earl spoke to students about Ph.D., one of the associate profes- Earl said. “I wanted to share my ‘80s films thusiast visits CSUF puppetry and important things to sors who wrote the grant for the art with the students.” Masked monsters, consider through their careers and project, said the use of the “separa- Earl is currently focusing on his ANIBAL ORTIZ during auditions. tion of stillness” is something she Puppet School. More information dancing fools and a come- Daily Titan Earl was 5 years old when he saw will have to consider when com- can be found at PuppetSchool. dic ghoul are set for revival his first puppet show and began to posing her pieces. com. Though a master scribe and pup- develop his interest in puppets. By “We want them to start creating Steve Hickner, a director at for newer generations peteer, he is rarely seen in front of 8, he was making his own puppets. and thinking in a different way,” DreamWorks Animation, is sched- the cameras, but a lot of his roles Among his accomplishments, said Jule Selbo, another associate uled to present Friday. The event is NIKKI ROCKER are well known by many. Earl performed for feature films professor who helped write the open to the public. For the Daily Titan More than 60 people gathered such as Team America World Police, grant. in the Recital Hall at Cal State Ful- The Muppet Movie and children’s Earl recommended that students Though results may vary, popular lerton Friday to watch puppeteer, television shows such as Sesame get exposed to as many things as writer, director and musician Mi- Street and Ticktock Minutes, which possible. Working with people culture is often recycled and rarely chael Earl play with puppets. won 12 Emmy Awards. with specialties, for example, can truly original. Hollywood has been The glistening eyes and frequent Everyone has four voices, Earl help develop and enhance skills, remaking films for almost as long as smiles in the audience seemed told the audience. They have a low, Selbo said. it has been churning out originals. to follow the mood portrayed a mid, a high and a falsetto voice. “You never know when you may In the past few years, the remakes of through his puppets’ actions. “Hi, my name is Bob,” said Earl, need to pull something out of your choice have been of films first made The free event, put together by pausing to hear the crowd mimic bag of tricks,” Selbo told the audi- in the ‘80s. the Radio-TV-Film Department, his puppet at every stage. ence. In 2009, Jason Voorhees reap- the College of Communications Throughout his presentation, He explained that they should peared to wreak havoc at summer and the College of the Arts is part Earl picked up different puppets keep a “bag of tricks” that they can camp in Friday the 13th. The origi- of the Distinguished Speakers Se- to entertain and show the audience take with them to interviews and nal film of the franchise was made ries and a year-long project that is what he was talking about. auditions. designed to help student screen- “Separation of stillness” plays an “And only do things that you in 1980. writers, producers, musicians, ani- important role in conveying the know how to do well,” Selbo said. A year later in 2010, Jason’s ri- mators and editors collaborate to proper mood, Earl said. Using a Earl told the audience about a val Freddy Krueger resurfaced out produce short and eventually lon- camera, a screen and a puppet, Earl Southern character that was once of the boiler room in a remake of ger features. was able to take Bob and develop a created to fit his style. Nightmare on Elm St., first released Funded by the Presidential sad character who was looking for The event ended with Earl’s fa- in 1984. Grant - University Mission & a friend. Bob talked directly with vorite puppet, Kitty, a cat puppet ANIBAL ORTIZ / Daily Titan This year the filmFright Night Goals Initiative, the project will the audience and often paused, al- wearing a purple dress, dancing Puppeteer Michael Earl performs with his favorite puppet Kitty, who wore a purple dress reawakened Charley Brewster’s vam- help students better understand lowing the background music to and singing to the audience–at his grandmother made. Later, two volunteers were chosen to assist him in his act. pire neighbor Jerry Dandridge from the throws of 1985. What’s in the future? A few things Concert Portugal. The Man boasts vintage psychedlics at the Avalon seem to be in the works. Firstly, the new reworking of Footloose, a dance allowing the attendees to sing along in elation. Skelter.” verse/ Shouting out I don’t need, I don’t need movie from 1984 that starred Kevin Gourley belted, “If pain was a color to paint on Many covers were reworked into multi- time.” Bacon, is set to hit theaters again you, your heart would be the color blue,” with instrumental, baroque-pop ballads featuring Portugal. The Man’s performance thrived on lyrics resonating loudly from the stage to the covers from Mott the Hoople and Oasis. With musical spontaneity and melodies that hear- Oct. 14. JEANETTE CASTANEDA Dirty Dancing, another iconic Daily Titan upper balcony both in equal measure. Gourley leading the group firmly with lead gui- kened back to the age of rhythm and blues. The group, who hails from Oregon and tar, the thought process behind song selection With smart song selections and ornate treks in dance film from 1987 which starred Blues-inspired musicianship took prevalence Alaska, developed a steady following begin- truly was perceptive and structured to befit the transitions, the crowd hollered “Portugal, Por- Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey, at The Avalon as psychedelic band Portugal. ning with their first album Waiter: You Vul- band’s spirited energy. tugal” for a deserving encore. will be a future remake as well. This The Man wailed on everything from twangy tures released in 2006. As former members of Elongated progressions, tours of pure instru- While Gourley spoke little to nothing time it will be directed by noted vocals, guitar and stand-up bass to an overjoyed Anatomy of a Ghost, Gourley and bassist Zach mental breakdowns and violin solos provided throughout the show, he modestly thanked his choreographer and director Kenny crowd Saturday. Carothers left the short-lived Screamo genre to a backdrop of surrealism to the band’s per- fans for having them back before signaling that Ortega, whose catalog includes the The Avalon housed the perfect setting for the further their interest in a more experimental formance. Portugal. The Man showcased that they only had three minutes left before the Ava- 1988 Dirty Dancing television show sold-out show with its two-story, chapel-like sound, which was evident with their use of a their breakaway from subgenres like emo or lon’s weekly club, Avaland, was set to begin. and Michael Jackson’s tour film This design and a spacious upper balcony. Though violinist and cellist during their performance. hardcore were certainly due to creative differ- The band plowed into older track “1989” Is It. space was plentiful within the venue, it was After a rousing opening, the band transi- ences. before ending their short encore with “People truly packed from wall to wall by 9 p.m. when tioned seamlessly into “Work All Day,” while The group closed out the show with “The Say.” While it was odd to exit the venue to find But why recreate a film that has Portugal. The Man took to the stage. exercising a bluesy aesthetic as Gourley’s voice Sun” off their album The Satanic Satanist. Opt- club-happy patrons already waiting in line for already been made? Opening with the first single “So American” stretched all vowels in his lyrics with all instru- ing to play the song as recorded rather than im- their chance at Saturday night fun, attendees “It’s easy,” said Shelley Jenkins, off their newest albumIn the Mountain in the ments strumming to their fullest potential near provise, the crowd sang in unison along with of Portugal. The Man’s show had already rel- a professor in the Radio-TV-Film Cloud, vocalist/guitarist John Gourley bellowed the end of the song before delving powerfully Gourley as he trilled softly “If you’re talking to ished in a wonderful night following their awe- Department. “The script is already the first verse alongside a jaunty Rhodes piano, into their rendition of The Beatles’ “Helter the moon, the moon might sing about the uni- inspring concert. done and the movie (normally) has already proven to be a commercial success in a different era.” IDOL: Fullerton singing competition Whether it is referred to as “re- created,” “re-imagined,” or simply remade, the bottom line is that this is a tactic the industry often turns to. The fan base is already there, and there is potential for a whole new generation to jump in. These films often get updated in their references and technology as well in order to appeal to a younger audience. “Our generation is a target audi- ence, so it has to be relatable to us,” said Kristi Licera, a dance major. “But it appeals to older generations too, because if you’re already a fan, you’re more likely to go see, even just to see how it turned out.” It isn’t all about remakes though. Hollywood likes to blow the dust BROOKE McCALL / Daily Titan off old classics in other ways as well. “Fullerton Sings” event hosted at Muckenthaler Cultural Center brought about energetic The Back to the Future trilogy is be- talent who had submitted YouTube videos in order to compete in person for a cash prize ing reissued for the 25th anniversary of the films (the first of which was ...Continued from page 1 released in 1985), now on Blu-Ray that you get from the audience and and with special bonus features. the energy is just something you can Warner Bros. also has plans for The best of North Orange Coun- thrive on,” said Ballestero. a sequel to the 1988 Tim Burton ty’s college and high school-aged As winner of “Fullerton Sings,” classic Beetlejuice, which starred Mi- singers were invited to compete in Ballestero won $500 and an addition- chael Keaton as the famous ghoul. the contest. al $500 for next year’s event, in which Though any talk is minimal at the This year’s competition was hosted he will get to perform and serve as a moment, so far Burton is not set to by Zoot Velasco, executive director judge. direct Beetlejuice 2. for Muckenthaler, and had a panel The Muckenthaler Cultural Cen- The only names currently in con- of five judges, including professionals ter tries to breathe new life in the nection with the project are David in the music industry and last year’s Orange County art scene by bringing Katzenberg (best known as author “Fullerton Sings” winner, Danielle the arts to the schools. of Pride and Prejudice and Zombies) Evans. Adam England, education direc- and Seth Grahame-Smith, the latter Over 20 students submitted a You- tor of the Muckenthaler, produced of whom has written the script for Tube video and letter of recommen- this year’s “Fullerton Sings” event and Burton’s recent project, Dark Shad- dation for a chance to compete in the said, “We (The Muckenthaler) try to ows, an adaptation of the 1960s hor- contest. Out of the 20 submissions, keep the arts alive. Because of all the ror TV series. 10 students were chosen. budget cuts, the arts are the first thing Amber Matlock, a political sci- The competitors sang songs from to get cut … Now since they are cut- ence major, thinks moving forward musical genres including contem- ting that stuff (the arts) out, we can- without Burton’s direction will porary, jazz, musical theater, acous- not flex that creative part of our mind hinder the film, despite Grahame- tic/rock, pop and soul. Five singers anymore.” Smith’s familiarity with his notable advanced to perform in the second Austin Muckenthaler, develop- style. “Tim Burton has that creative round. In the final round of elimina- ment associate and cousin to cultural touch that makes it different,” said tions, three students were selected to center founder Harold Muckenthaler, Matlock. compete for first place. agreed art needs a sustainable home. Regardless, this is a trend that will Matthew Ballestero, 22, a theatre The “Fullerton Sings” competition never die in the film industry. De- arts major with an emphasis in direct- and the Muckenthaler is “a wonder- spite outcry, it has proven itself as an ing, won first place after performing ful way to provide a method by which easy way to generate income. the musical theater-genre song “To young artists can meet people in the “After all, film is a business … Excess,” written by Michael Kooman industry … It’s a resource for the art- most of the time before it is an art,” and Christopher Dimond. ists,” said Muckenthaler. Jenkins said. “I’m a singer through and through, For more information on the The ‘80s have made a comeback that’s what I like to do, to get to be Muckenthaler Cultural Center and a for now, but in a few years it will onstage and not only sing as myself list of future events, you can visit its probably be the ‘90s that Holly- but in character is just so cool. Every website at TheMuck.org. The center wood turns to. 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It is in competition when all Boyd, the sophomore quarterback for the pretty girls run. If the season was a the Tigers, already has 14 touchdowns packed conference beauty contest we would be way past through the air and over 1,400 yards the interview, getting over the swimsuit passing. Oct. 29 at Georgia Tech will be RICK GOMEZ contest and into the talent show. the game of the season for the Tigers. Daily Titan Texas A&M fell off the catwalk by The Texas Long Horns had a lot of blowing two second-half, double-digit questions going into the season but they If there’s one thing for certain leads in a row. Baylor, also in the Big sit at 4-0. They have not hit the big in the men’s soccer Big West Conference this year, it is uncer- 12, has a sexy offense going but their de- stage yet and when they do, look for the tainty. fense was jumbled like Ms. South Caro- “burnt orange” to get burned against Just a week ago, before con- lina’s speech. Unfortunately, Florida ran Oklahoma in the Red River Shootout. ference play began, there was CAMILLE TARAZON / Daily Titan into Campus Huddle’s National Title Two quarterback teams don’t work in a team that only had one loss Sophomore midfielder Ritchie Gonzalez (number 11) dribbles between two Cal State Bakersfield players earlier this season. pick Alabama and is still looking to the long run. Watch for the Sooners’ in Cal State Fullerton and two Gonzalez, joined by fellow midfielders Oscar Aguero and Kevin Venegas, has led the Titans to a 6-2 start on the year. grow on defense. South Carolina could defense to disrupt their offense and teams ranked in the top 10: UC not handle a young Auburn team which pounce on them early. Santa Barbara and UC Irvine. stretch has included a victory at home. Ibarra has four goals on will one day blossom into a beauty. There is another undefeated Texas over nationally ranked Cal State the season. Cal State Fullerton (6-2-2, Following the opening week There are still some undefeated teams team and it not being A&M is a sur- Fullerton Saturday night led by 0-1) of conference matchups, the that were not preseason front runners prise. The University of Houston has Gauchos and Titans are at the Carlos Benavides’ three assists. UC Riverside (6-3-1, 1-1) but have actually performed like nines the number-one passing offense (451 bottom of the standings while The Titans had only one loss Irvine split its first two games. Cal Poly SLO (4-3-2, 1-0) The Highlanders started the and looked like an early favorite and tens. yards per game) under Kase Keenum. Teams like Cal State North- season fast, but that didn’t last to win the Big West, peaking at Wisconsin answered many questions Keenum is on pace to set numerous ridge and UC Riverside have The reigning Big West cham- long against UC Davis. They de- No. 19 in the national rankings as they baptized Nebraska with fire into NCAA career passing records. They are made the statement that there pion won in its opener after de- feated UCSB 3-1 in the confer- before falling to CSUN. The Big Ten conference play. The 48-17 win likely to run the table but Conference will be no dominant team in the feating No. 7 ranked Irvine, 1-0, ence opener, but had their six- dominant play by midfielders for the Badgers shows that Wisconsin’s USA and interstate foe SMU should conference. Wednesday. The team is known game unbeaten streak snapped Oscar Aguero, Kevin Venegas senior quarterback Russell Wilson de- give them plenty of trouble even if the Throw in Cal Poly San Luis for its goalkeepers, who have by the Aggies. Cesar Diaz Pizar- and Ritchie Gonzalez has an- served all that lazy summer-day hype game is in Houston. Obispo and UC Davis, who also won Big West Conference De- ro has played in every game and chored the offense, tallying nine back in August. His 200-plus yard pass- Finally, Michigan is enjoying a 5-0 fensive Player of the Week twice has proven to be a force. He goals combined for the season. It each have a win, and there’s no ing with two touchdown throws and mark under Brady Hoke’s first season as this season. Chase Hauser won leads the team with five goals won’t get any easier for CSUF as telling who will come out on one running score puts the sub-six-foot head coach. The Nebraska Corn Husk- top. At the pace these teams are the award this week after saving and two assists. The defense is it hosts Irvine Wednesday. quarterback into the Heisman front ers host the Wolverines Saturday night. going, the conference champion eight and keeping busy against known to be strong, anchored may be decided in the last week Irvine. Patrick McClain won it by the 12th best player in the UC Santa Barbara (6-3-1, running and Big Ten first-team quar- Nebraska understands how to handle a of the season. Sept. 12. conference, Jose Diaz, according 0-2) terback race. The running game with run-first quarterback like Denard Rob- Here’s an in-depth look at to TopDrawerSoccer.com. James White and Monte Ball (four run- inson since Martinez is one himself. It the men’s soccer 2011 Big West UC Irvine (9-2, 1-1) Another favorite to take the ning touchdowns against Nebraska) is is Michigan’s first test and like the Long Conference after Week 1: UC Davis (3-5-2, 1-1) conference, the Gauchos sur- a true thunder and lighting. That term Horns I see them due for a loss. After a stunning loss to prised everyone, losing their Cal State Northridge (5-4-1 Cal Poly SLO, the Anteaters Don’t count the Aggies out. first two games. Last week didn’t Taylor Fowler is overall, 2-0 Big West) bounced back nicely with a con- Despite having the fewest wins bode well for Santa Barbara, who Scan to view ONLINE making a name vincing win 2-0 over UCSB Sat- in the conference, they can still was outscored a combined 5-1 in EXCLUSIVES urday. Forward Miguel Ibarra is be dangerous. Davis snapped a both games. Look for midfielder for the CSUF The Matadors are on a hot dailytitan.com women’s golf becoming the clutch player for four-game losing streak with a Luis Silva and forward David streak and have quickly earned team. Irvine, scoring two game-win- win over UC Riverside Saturday six points after the first week. Opoku to continue its dominant CSUF women’s golf dailytitan.com/ ners including Saturday’s contest and will look to continue to its In their last three games, they duo after each scoring five goals profile: Taylor Fowler 2011/10/04/golf- are 3-0 and have outscored op- at Santa Barbara to end the Gau- winning ways when it travels to this season and lead the Gauchos profilef11/ ponents, 9-0. That three-game chos’ 16-match unbeaten streak Cal Poly SLO Wednesday. back to contention.

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