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Krista Daly one, A.S. assistant director of not to get it.” motivate people to vote.” tions brought 1,608 people News Editor elections. Other students disagreed. He said he hopes the to the polls. He said some people had “The question is, who sets involvement on campus with Spring turnout is usually questions about the language the standard,” said senior the Gubernatorial Election larger because of the presi- A.S. will be hold- as well as the pros and cons Jorge Moraga, 22, history and the March 4 “Day of dential elections, Montele- ing elections Tuesday and of the referendum. and Central American stud- Protests,” which was state- one said. He added that fall Wednesday where students “There was a belief that ies major. “If they (senators) wide protest on budget cuts, turnouts used to be the big- will have an opportunity to people weren’t sure what have a lower GPA, they may will help bring people out to ger turnout because students vote for senators as well as a they were voting on,” Mon- be focusing on their constitu- vote in the A.S. elections. used to vote for the home- referendum that would lower teleone said. ents. GPA is just one way to Sophomore Abdul Sine, coming court. the GPA requirements for He added that A.S. simpli- quantify a person’s ability to finance major, said he is Monteleone said the big- A.S. members. fied the language and put it do their task at hand, but it’s probably not going to vote. gest turnout was in 1994- Luna Negra Dance The referendum will on the ballot for students to not a full picture.” “I’m probably not voting 1995 when there was a ref- vote on again. Monteleone said he thinks because I’m not familiar with erendum to increase student Company to per- lower the GPA from 2.5 to 2.0. Senior Sheena Struble, people will vote in this what’s going on on campus,” fees by $50. Originally in form at CSUN In last year’s spring elec- 26, said she thinks the GPA semester’s election because said the 19-year-old. “I can’t the fall, the referendum was p. 5 tions, students voted to raise should be even higher for of the referendum and the vote on what I don’t know.” an $80 fee increase, but it the GPA requirement from senators. fact that the voting is online. Last year’s turnout was did not pass. It was then “It (minimum GPA) Opinions 2.0 to 2.5. “I’m hoping for a big the best since 2002- 2003, changed to a $50 increase The Senate decided to put should be 3.0,” the English turnout,” Monteleone said. Monteleone said. In the for the spring election, it back on the ballot after vot- major said. “It’s so easy to “Students’ desire to bring spring elections, 2,007 stu- ing on it, said Dan Montele- get a 3.0. There is no reason back change will hopefully dents voted, while fall elec- See A.s., page 3

Win or Free speech or go home hate speech: debat- Sidhu Vedula / ers discuss military Contributing Photographer funeral protestors The CSUN women’s p. 9 soccer team will take on Long Beach State in the Big West life & Style Tournament semifi- Advice for telling nal today at 3 p.m. The Matadors and your best friend 49ers square off at they’re better off George Allen Field without their sig- in Long Beach. Tick- nificant other ets are $8 for adults p. 10 and $5 for CSUN students. This marks the second consecu- Sports tive season that CSUN competes in the tournament. Go to page 12 for a full preview. Election results on everyone’s minds Jackie Holmes but it’s a state that voted yes said the club is happy with president like there is now, voting,” said senior Victor Staff Reporter on Proposition 8.” the election results when it who wants to enact a very Luu, kinesiology major. CSUN men’s Many students thought comes to California. different change, people get John Brady, political sci- basketball hosts it was important to pass “We got everyone in, in impatient and don’t under- ence professor, said it was exhibition game it because it would have regards to the Democratic stand, he said. So they turn unexpected that the Dem- any students are on Friday against M helped with taxes. Party,” he said. to the other side because ocrats would lose in the dissatisfied that Proposi- “(The) most important When it comes to the they think they will do the House. Redlands tion 19, the proposition that p. 12 thing I thought was the taxes Republican Party taking job faster. He said what is most would legalize marijuana but you usually don’t know over the House, Babaians Babaians said every- puzzling about the whole did not pass during Tues- where money is going,” said said it happens. body’s voice is heard at the election season is that the day’s election. junior Mayra Amezcua, lib- “It’s not something that end of the day. Republican Party was able “It’s interesting in a eral studies major. horrible,” he said. “I am glad democracy to say they were defenders lot of ways,” said senior Nareg Babaians, the Babaians said it is how works still and by putting of the “little guy” and the Daily sundial Erik Zornes, history major. incoming vice president for politics work. Brown and Boxer (in office), online “Everyone acts surprised the Young Democrats Club, If there is a Democratic it shows our efficiency in See reactions, page 2

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Brad Mclean Erik Zornes Ahkeem Davis ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE Film history & Film urban studies Driven by Extraordinary Teachers “I think it’s funny that people “(Prop 19) would have helped “I’m pleased. The best candi- are complaining things aren’t but it could have jeopardized dates were elected given lack getting done but then vote federal funding.” of alternatives.” Republican and it’s going to be harder to get things done.”

A.S. ments online today at csunas. they are in. org/elections. Students will be able to Continued from page 1 Monteleone said there vote online from 8 a.m. to 7 are eight seats with no can- p.m on any computer or at EARN YOUR DEGREE IN FOUR YEARS which passed. didates on the ballot. He one of the two polling sta- - Earn Your BS, BA, or BFA New candidates are Ste- encourages students to write tions on campus Nov. 9 and ven Zavala for lower divi- in candidates or if they know 10. The stations are located - Average Class Size of 15 sion senator and Klemen- of someone who would be at the USU Plaza del Sol tina Pavlova for the College good for the seat to encour- and on the Matador Book- - One-on-One Advising of Social and Behavioral age them to run for a write- store Lawn. Sciences. in candidate. There will also be infor- - Over 30 Majors & Minors Candidates who are up for Students will receive an mation booths by the Arbor re-election are Ashley Walk- e-mail on the morning of Grill and the Oviatt Library - 1 Mile to Closest Ski Resort Election Day. It will have a with information on how to er for upper division senator, - Residence Halls on Campus Cynthia Medrano for the Col- personalized voting link in it, vote and where the polling lege of Social and Behavioral which will take them to their places are. - Walking Distance to Lake Tahoe Sciences and Jose Marin for personalized voting ballot. Classes You Need, When You Need Them lower division senator. Each person can only Additional reporting by People will have a chance vote for the specific college Antoine Abou-Diwan [email protected] | 866.412.4636 | www.sierranevada.edu to see the candidates’ state- they are in and the division Staff Reporter

“Repeal of the Constitutional Amendment: Senate GPA”

Background:

The current GPA requirement states that in order to be an officer of A.S., the student must have not only a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 or 3.0 for undergraduate and graduate students, respectively, but also in the semester prior to taking office as well. This was changed from a minimum requirement of 2.0 (mandated by the CSU Chancellor) through a ballot initiative in the Spring 2010 General Elections.

Students say regarding this referendum:

Pro: · A GPA requirement of at least 2.0 would allow more students to be eligible to hold AS officer positions.

Con: · A GPA requirement of 2.5 would hold AS officers to a higher academic standard

Shall Article V, Section 1, Sub-section C be amended to change the undergraduate semester and cumulative grade-point average requirement from 2.5 to 2.o, as indicated below:

C. Academic Qualifications: The following qualifications apply to the following positions within Associated Students; California State University, Northridge, Inc.: President, Vice President, Senators, Finance, Attorney General, all directorships and Administrative Assistants: 1. In addition to having earned a 2.5 2.0 undergraduate or 3.0 graduate GPA in the semester prior to the election or appointment, each candidate or applicant for these positions, at the time of filing, must also have a minimum cumulative CSUN GPA of 2.5 2.0 for undergraduates; 3.0 for

graduates. www.csunas.org/elections 2. All of the above must maintain a minimum of 2.5 2.0 CSUN cumulative undergraduate and 3.0 graduate GPA for the duration of their term.

____ I vote in favor of this amendment

____ I vote in opposition to this amendment 4 News November 4, 2010 • Daily Sundial • CSUN • [email protected]

BLOG: The CSUN Footprint Letter-grading companies that provide BPA-free packaging

Originally published online Oct. 28, 2010

Julio Cruz Staff Reporter

About a week ago, a report came Wal-Mart all received an F. out that letter grades have been The main reason for this report issued to companies that offer or is to provide transparency, which don’t offer bisphenol A (BPA)-free we all need and is being demanded packaging in foods and beverages. even more by –you got it– us, the The investor report is intended consumers, the ones that really matter. to evaluate the performance of This is another step or way where companies by addressing the problem we can see who is practicing genuine of BPA in packaging, which is put environmental and safety polices. together by the Green Century Even though some companies, Capital Management (Green Century) , though not directly presented, have an environmentally-responsible gone in the free of toxic chemicals investment firm and advisor to the way to avoid significant financial losses Green Century Funds. due to unhealthy packaging. The report does have some Though the start of practicing surprises but overall it is a good more conscious ways of production informative report to have, especially has to do with money –which nowadays when everyone out everything has to do with it– you there is trying to be a bit more see it as at least a start in working environmentally-friendly, some really towards more of a healthy lifestyle. are not. Some people are simply money This information is excellent for driven, others connect certain habits us to see what corporations are with finances and this is definitely a providing true BPA-free can linings, good turn. especially since we consume out of those products and it involves our health. Heinz and General Mills are at the For more on The CSUN Footprint, top of the list, receiving an A and B+. go to dailysundial.com Surprisingly, Whole Foods got a D+. Not so surprising, Kraft, Safeway and 5

November 4, 2010 A&E [email protected] Sweet and Free documentary screenings

upbeat pop Aimee Lastrella issues to our doorsteps. It will The first film to kick off Staff reporter Antoine be very exciting to engage in the Community Cinemas proj- Abou-Diwan discussions with profession- ect was screened on Oct. 1. Staff reporter als and community members “Reel Injun: On the Trail of Starting this month through that lead toward realistic solu- the Hollywood Indian” by Neil June 2011, Community Cinema, tions.” Diamond highlighted a trip The Grand Vision Foundation One program in particular through the evolution of North Music reviews are curi- and the PBS series Independent that is getting socially involved American Native people as they ous things. First, some PR flack Lens will host award-winning is San Pedro High School’s are portrayed in silent films to at a record label contacts the documentary screenings at the Docs Rock Program. the modern Hollywood film of editor of a publication with a Warner Grand for free. Students from San Pedro today. nauseatingly saccharine pitch The film selections, one High School plan to take an about the wonderful band they screening each month, address active role during the screen- More Information are promoting. The editor then current cultural and social issues. ings and will participate in the requests a CD—or, in the case of After each hour-long screen- panel discussions, alongside Most film screenings are Hellogoodbye, a link to a music ing, there will be a panel dis- instructor Tony Saavedra. The on the first Friday of the stream—and when it arrives, a courtesy of bighassle.com cussion, an on-stage interview program works in contingency month at 8 p.m. Hellogoodbye is releasing “Would it Kill You?” Nov. 9. reluctant and jaded writer gets or another exercise to engage with the International Docu- stuck listening to it. Their first EP, released in Kill You?” with producer Matt discussion on the issue the film mentary Associate and Depart- Nov. 5 - “Deep Down” That’s basically what hap- 2004, has sold more than 80,000 Mahafey (Beck, Tenacious D). is focused on. ment of Cultural Affairs in Los An environmental documen- pened with Hellogoodbye’s lat- copies. The band followed it The band will release the album Community Cinema is Angeles. tary focused on a coal min- est album, “Would it Kill You?” with a spot at the South by on its label, Wasted Summer. a public education effort that The object of the curriculum ing operation in Kentucky. Surprisingly, it was good. Southwest music festival in Kline got engaged before he stretches to more than 70 cities is to give students the opportu- “Would it Kill You?” is a pop Austin, Texas, and in 2006, started writing the album and across the country. Their aim is nity to understand all the aspects Dec. 1 - “The Calling” record, pure and simple, and is released their first full-length was married when the album to unite communities in hopes of creating a documentary film, Daniel Alpert’s documen- very well done. At times sound- album titled “Zombies! Aliens! finished. Not surprisingly, the to learn, discuss and connect in Saavedra said. tary focuses on young ing like a less-manic Ted Leo Vampires! Dinosaurs!” They lyrics center on love. While this numerous ways to encourage “We are thrilled for the stu- Americans becoming the and the Pharmacists record, the also played on the Vans Warped is hardly a formula for original community involvement. dents to experience top qual- nation’s next genera- album blends nice vocal harmo- Tour. They had appearances on material, Kline pulls it off. 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November 4, 2010 A&E [email protected] Latin dance company is versatile BLOG: Stage Antics Katie Donahue at various times during the successor Gustavo Ramirez brings dance to Chicago neigh- L.A. Represented Staff Reporter course of a month, Gua- Sansaro. borhoods and schools through Originally published Nov. 2, 2010 dalupe said. She said Sansaro’s Euro- outreach programs, especially The moon can be pean background will enhance to those who would otherwise Matt taylor The Luna Negra Dance full or as small as a the cultural flavor of the com- never see a performance, he contributing reporter Theater is bringing contem- sliver during that pany. said. porary dance to CSUN. time and can “He has really interesting “At the end of the day, it’s Funeral Party is a band that makes rock music that Veronica Guadalupe, danc- have and unique movements as well not about the dance, it’s about sounds like it’s supposed to. The drums are fun and exciting, er and rehearsal director, said as ideas, so I have all faith in the communication,” Sansaro the vocals alternatively scream and swoon and the guitar the mission of the Chicago- him,” she said. said. “It’s amazing how dance melts your face at just the right temperature. The entire set based company is to promote Sansaro moved to Chicago can change the perception of a radiated an energy that no amount of practice can teach. Latino and Hispanic choreog- in August to assume his new student.” Rarely does a crowd pay so much attention to an open- raphers. role as artistic direc- Monica Cervantes, danc- ing act on a three band night, but it’s hard to look away from “We might not always use er and rehearsal director, a group that’s having that much fun. Lightly painted up for music that’s of Latin origin compared a Luna Negra Dia de los Muertos, singer Chad Elliott had a great reper- but all of our choreographers performance to the way toire with the audience. He made sure everyone knew that are Hispanic or Latino,” she some people feel after the band hailed “from here, this town”. said, adding that dancers watching a powerful Funeral Party is a five piece touring band, the standard represent a range of eth- film. four and a synthesizer. The synth, as it so often doesn’t, felt nicities. “When you go to like it was a part of the band rather then it’s center. There There is no typical perfor- different see a movie sometimes, was spectacular percussion all night, including generous mance for Luna Negra and shades of it will really touch you helpings of cowbells, sleigh bells and tambourines. different choreographers have color and this and it leaves you with emo- The band played singles ‘Carwars’ and ‘Where Did it different preferences, Guada- mirrors the tions,” she said. go Wrong’ to general crowd approval. Perhaps the most lupe said. She added that some wide variety of Sansaro said Luna Negra memorable song was the finale, Funeral Party’s anthem ‘NYC may incorporate a video into skin tones seen dancers must be able to per- Moves To The Sound of LA’, a song about the recursive the piece or include theatrical in those of Hispan- courtesy of tor. He form a variety of dance styles. Cheryl Mann nature of popular music, specifically from the West coast elements. ic descent, she said. said he “They have to be really eastwards. Elliott introduced it a little tongue-in-cheek poeti- Luna Negra will perform “Some can look very makes versatile,” he said. “What they cally, guitarist James Torres dedicated it to his father who in the Plaza Del Sol on Nov. 6 white or very dark and decisions regarding all all have in common is the was in attendance, and the audience loved every second of it. at 8 p.m. Tickets for students everything in between and artistic aspects of the capacity to adjust.” are $24. still be Hispanic or Latino,” performance, includ- He said he wants to show Los Angeles scores another win here. Truly, if Funeral The dance theater was she said. ing choosing dancers people that the production is Party represents the state of LA’s rock-and-roll, then there is founded in 1999 by Eduardo Guadalupe has been with and choreographers about the art of movement. nothing to worry about. The band has come a long way from Vilaro. He chose the name the company since 2002. She and organizing “Latino is not just salsa their humble beginnings in East LA’s Whittier. When this west “Luna Negra,” which he previously worked with Vila- outreach pro- or flamenco, Latino is a lot coast leg of their tour ends, they’re off to play in the UK, and defined as ‘dark moon,’ to rep- ro, the original artistic director, grams. of things that we still have to not for the first time. This is a good thing. This is one of the resent the way the moon looks and is now working with his Luna Negra discover,” he said. bands that should be representing us around the world.

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10_TPNGA_DailySundial_AD_5540C.indd 1 10/13/10 5:01 PM 8 News November 4, 2010 • Daily Sundial • CSUN • [email protected] Drifters art exhibited in library Aimee Lastrella Johnson said. “We are really reflecting back to her childhood walking closer, I noticed that all Staff Reporters happy with the turnout and I and memories with her parents. of these bright colors were plas- feel the presentation was really “I remember when my father tic materials being spit out from powerful.” was cleaning out the house and the ocean.” David Zeetser, 22, an urban he gave me the diary I had when Longobari said she went fur- The Oviatt Library pre- studies major agreed with John- I was 12,” Longobari said. “I ther into the study of the Gyre sentation room was filled with son about the presentation. was looking back and I came and found the size of this “plas- drift garbage Wednesday. “I think her artwork is inter- across an entry from Thanks- tic continent” is equal to the size CSUN students and staff esting,” Zeetser said. “The fact giving 1970, where I wrote the of the U.S. and how plastic is not gathered to hear and see the that she is taking garbage that three things that I was thankful biodegradable. artwork and discussion of art- was washed up on shore and for, (which) were my house, ani- She said her project started as ist and Georgia State Uni- making it into a form of self- mals and nature.” simple documentation. versity Professor, Pam Lon- expression that encourages an Longabari said that while “It seemed as it (the garbage) gobari. awareness and discussion is art- reading over her entries she real- was already installed,” Lon- Longobari spoke about work in itself.” ized her house was the planet. gobardi said. “I would docu- her recent artworks and proj- Longobari used a multitude “I’ve found some of my ment the area, then do a clean- ect called “Drifters: Plastics, of materials and mediums rang- inspiration through reading sci- ing. I would carry as much as I Pollution, Personhood.” The ing from paintings, installations entific journals,” Longobari said could carry.” Complete Line of Dancewear, Workoutwear & Skatewear presentation exhibited her art- and photography, said Helen when describing the marriage of Her works range from toy Leotards, Tights, Shoes & Accessories work through a PowerPoint Cox, director of the Institute for science to conceptual art. car tires, hairbrushes, combs, slideshow creating a relation- 6010 Yolanda Ave 15% discount Sustainability, as she introduced She gave an example in child teacups, and numerous ship between biology and art, Longabari. further detail about the Drift- pieces of melted and morphed Tarzana, CA 91356 with CSUN student ID which Longobari also has a (818) 344-3224 Exp. 11/30/10 “I feel as though I am a con- ers project, when discussing pieces of plastic. degree in. ceptual artist,” Longobari said. the North Pacific Gyre and “It’s something we need to The Institute for Sustain- “I get the message through my The Great Pacific Garbage care about,” Longobardi said. ability and the Graduate Studies materials.” Patch. “We do not intend for it (plas- Program sponsored the event, She exhibited this through “Being an artist you are tic) to have an afterlife, but it said Sarah Johnson, administra- her numerous pieces that were drawn to bright colors,” Lon- does. We can blame fishermen tive analyst and part of the event shown among her slides and gobari said about her trip to for their nets, but it’s really us planning team. the discussion, as she took the Green Sand Beach in Hawaii, and our things that is out there in “The event went really well,” audience through her journey located at South Point. “As I was the ocean.” Sundial online

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November 4, 2010 Opinions [email protected] Protesting at military funerals should be illegal Arguing for how it works

the government This segment will follow Whitney the rules of a parliamentary debate. The statement in the Villarreal headline will always propose Contributor some sort of change and is termed, the resolution. The debater who is argu- ing in support of the resolu- The Phelps group has tion is called the govern- been picketing military funer- ment. The debater who is als across the country, say- arguing against the resolu- ing American troop deaths tion is said to be arguing for are God’s punishment for the opposition. America’s embrace of homo- Both the government and sexuality. the opposition are given equal There is an appropriate space to write, though in some time and place for demonstra- cases, debaters may choose to tions and soldier’s funerals write at different lengths. are not one of them. The gov- I, the editor, will act as the ernment should intervene to debate judge and will select stop Fred Phelps and others a winner in the box termed from picketing around Ameri- “Editor’s Choice.” My selec- can soldier’s funerals. tion will be based solely on This is not an argument who I believe made the best on whether or not govern- argument. My decision does ment should interfere with not reflect my personal view an American citizen’s funda- on the resolution, nor does it mental right of free speech, Courtesy of MCT reflect the editorial view of the but rather an argument about Arlington National Cemetery funeral of Marine Lance Cpl. Kevin A. Lucas. The burial was picketed by the Westboro Bap- Daily Sundial. a person’s right to be able to tist Church of Topeka, Kansas led by pastor Fred Phelps, June 6, 2006. The Phelps group has been picketing military funer- If appropriate, and if hold a private ceremony with- als across country, saying that American troop deaths are God’s punishment for America’s embrace of homosexuality. space permits, I will include out harassment or disrespect a commentary explaining my from picketers such as Phelps Matthew A. Snyder, a marine The exploitation of these ing a funeral service. This is not an infringement choice. Ultimately, my vote is and his followers. who was killed in Iraq, protest- mourning families at their pri- This type of consideration of free speech because we are inconsequential, as the actual Phelps and other mem- ers from the church picketed vate funerals is nothing short should be made available for not preventing Phelps from winner of the debate will be bers of the Westboro Bap- the service with signs that read of malice. Snyder is suing mourning families. expressing himself. We are chosen by the readers in an tist Church have been taking ‘Thank God for Dead Sol- Phelps for defamation, inten- We need to keep in mind dealing with the appropriate online poll on dailysundial. advantage of military funerals diers, ‘You’re Going to Hell’ tional infliction of emotional that the right for a family time and place for these types com. I encourage all of you to spread their anger against and ‘God Hates the USA.’” No distress, intrusion, and publi- to mourn in peace is just as of demonstrations. to visit dailysundial.com and America’s tolerance for family should have to deal with cation of private facts. important as a person’s right to We need to respect the pri- vote for who you believe won homosexuality and abortion this type of disrespect. Families The Supreme Court should protest. Picketing at any funeral vacy of the grieving Ameri- the debate. with signs containing messag- should be allowed to mourn in allow the government to out- is wrong regardless of the con- cans and this privacy is worth es such as “God hates fags.” peace and without interruption. law protests around funerals tent, and no one wants to expe- protecting. As reported by the New As Snyder’s father said, “I because we need to make sure rience that type of harassment York Times, “At the March had one chance to bury my son people like Phelps do not dis- and disrespect some of these Whitney Villarreal is a COMS Winner: 2006 funeral for Lance Cpl. and it was taken from me.” turb citizens in mourning dur- families have had to deal with. 225 - Argumentation student Christine Benjamin

others things. I would love to Phelps and his family may presented in Virginia v. Black the funerals and funeral goers. Arguing for see these people arrested and be offensive but what they are which states highly offensive So, although it may seem like the opposition prosecuted by any means nec- doing is not hate speech. Hate speech is legal unless it is they are breaking all the rights Online essary. However, their protests speech is defined by Branden- accompanied with violence, we have, they are actually pretty Christine benjamin are protected under the First burg v. Ohio as speech that cre- imminent danger of violent sneaky in making sure they’re Poll contributor Amendment and Supreme ates imminent danger of violent action, or intent to intimidate. doing everything legally. Court precedent. action. They are not violent, They are a peaceful assem- Yes, the Phelps family is Who won the debate? We can talk about the most they do not intimidate, and they bly of protesters, who do not irritating and needs to learn obvious one first: freedom of do not disrupt funerals. disrupt anyone. And without how to respect others. How- Whitney Villarreal Fred Phelps and his fam- speech. The First Amendment The Snyder family did not violence, they are protected ever, they aren’t doing anything ily of angry picketers are states, “Congress shall make no actually see picket signs or under the First Amendment. illegal. Morally wrong, sure. As Christine benjamin a very easy group to hate. law … abridging the freedom hear the protesting from the Phelps’ group stays within long as they aren’t being violent They protest outside funer- of speech, or of the press; or the funeral site. Snyder did not public grounds, and keeps with- or disruptive, they can protest Go to als of soldiers, claiming they right of the people peaceably to know about it until he saw it on in a buffer zone. They do not their hateful little hearts out. www.dailysundial.com are the reason this country is assemble, and to petition the the news days later. Likewise, protest directly on private prop- so tolerable towards homo- Government for a redress of Phelps and his family obeyed erty and they always stay within Christine Benjamin is a COMS to vote sexuality, abortion, and many grievances.” the law, especially the laws a legal of distance away from 225 - Argumentation student

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November 4, 2010 Life & Style [email protected] advice column Disapproving of friend’s relationship

not going to get better, and the person Do your best to be their friend, and Dear Life & Style, is not going to change. It is up to your not the middleman. Set your boundar- friend to either seek help with their ies with them when the topic of their My friend has been seeing their significant other for a while, and I don’t want partner to try and fix things, or get out relationship comes up, and be that to judge their relationship. However, my friend constantly complains to me while they still can. shoulder they need to cry on. Q. about how their significant other does not treat them respectfully or lovingly. Your friend may ask for your Don’t jeopardize your friendship They are always ‘taking a break’ and getting back together. It is clear that they advice, but in reality, they don’t want just because of the opposite sex. Don’t do not have a healthy relationship. How can I tell my friend that they are better it. They want a shoulder to cry on get me wrong, you can give your off without their loser significant other? someone to vent to. Make sure that opinion, but it might just be easier to -- Concerned Friend you are there for your friend, but set stay out of the situation all together, boundaries when asked for advice. and only state your believes when it is Your friend should realize that if needed or wanted. Dear Concerned, they want, and in the end, it is their communicate, the situation could be their friends do not like their signifi- If all else fails, and you can no lon- decision on whether they break up fixed and your friend will feel better cant other, then there must be a reason ger bare to stand by and watch your My advice for with their significant other or stay in because they expressed their feelings. for that. friend be involved in a unhealthy you is to be there the relationship. Remind your friend Unloving, selfish or even abu- In the end, you have to just be there relationship, then distancing yourself A. for your friend that they are worthy of love and if sive partners rarely, if ever, change for your friend and try to help them might be the only alternative. This when they really they feel like their partner is not giv- because they are unwilling. Most get through this relationship or move can be disheartening, but sometimes need it, to listen and give your input ing them the amount of love that they people often do not see they have a on, if that is what they truly want. You that harmful relationship can rub off when they ask. You don’t want to need, they should move on to some- problem, and it’s easier to just deal have to be their guide and not tell them on you, and cause unwanted stress bash your friend’s significant other one better. Of course, this could take with it, rather than drag on the rela- what to do, but how. Criticism will that can become detrimental to your or give advice when it isn’t wanted. some time. tionship. only keep your friend closer to their life and health. Otherwise, your friendship could be When your friend and their partner As someone who has dealt with significant other, and if that is not what in jeopardy. have a fight, tell them to try and talk this kind of relationship before, I am you think is best for them, then that is Chelsea Underwood Your friend is going to do what through their problem. If they can here to tell your friend that things are not the way to go about the situation. Staff Reporter

Professor profile Professor incorporates hands-on learning Camilla Rambaldi money and help them become Diego County, where they for his master’s and doctorate Contributing Reporter more aware of the current get to pick fresh strawberries, degrees, he traveled to more environmental problems con- plant cucumbers, pull weeds countries: Egypt, Thailand, sisting of global warming, and learn the basics of organic Malaysia, Japan, Singapore, After visiting many coun- pollution, human trafficking farming. Vietnam and Greece. tries and always having a pas- and deforestation. His book He gives students the By traveling all around sion for geography, CSUN also stresses the solutions for chance to do something phys- the world to places such as Professor Gregory Schwartz, the problems and tells stu- ically. He said he believes Thailand, one of his favor- at California State Univer- dents they can help the envi- that if a student does some- ite places, Schwartz said he sity, Northridge said he feels ronment by contributing to thing physically, he or she learned how to acknowledge strongly that we need to be a cause. Recycling, saving will never forget it. Schwartz and incorporate other styles benevolent individuals in water, donating money and learned about this philoso- of living that differentiate order to save our planet. eating organic are examples of phy of hands-on learning at from his own. He said he Three years ago, Schwartz ways students can easily con- a young age. He was raised learned how to cook Thai started teaching geography to tribute and ameliorate their by parents who were farmers, food and live his life with CSUN students with the goal lives. and the majority of their work balance and equality, which of not just taking information “I tell my geography stu- was hands-on, he said. he believes are two important out of the course textbook dents, ‘Examine how you Born in Barstow, Califor- factors in the Thai culture. and lecturing on it, but rather live. Can it hurt or help the nia, Schwartz moved to the Learning about how other giving students another oppor- environment?’ Understanding outskirts of Los Angeles when people live is one of the tunity to comprehend geogra- geography makes the study of he was 3 years old. After living reasons why he decided to phy through a different per- human life and the environ- in a secluded neighborhood, obtain a major in geography, Mariela Molina / Contributing Photographer spective, he said. Among the ment into an academic disci- he felt the need to travel. Dur- Schwartz said. out to more people. He said material he recommends his pline” said Schwartz, 38. ing his undergraduate years Schwartz is a part of six he believes tangible solutions countdown to students read, is a book called Schwartz teaches his stu- at UC Berkeley, where he non-governmental organiza- have been found to save our “5 Ways to Save the Planet in dents how to understand our received his bachelor’s degree tions, including Greenpeace planet, but there is still work finals Your Spare Time,” which he planet’s problems and actions in geography, he visited Afri- and the World Wildlife Fund. to be done. wrote himself. into solutions. Schwartz takes ca and South America. Then His goal for the next five “We still have to change on According to Schwartz, his students every semester to during his stay at the Univer- years is to start his own TV the inside in order to make the 36 days this book will save students Tierra Miguel, a farm in San sity of Wisconsin, Madison show to send his message solutions possible.” $199 Teeth Whitening (a $350 value) New patients only. Dr. Nairi Kureghian, DDS $59 Exam & Cleaning (a $130 value) New patients only. Providing complete general and cosmetic Dr. Nairi Kureghian, DDS gentle dental care for over 17 years $ Dr. Nairi Kureghian, DDS 500 off 9535 Reseda Blvd. Suite 201 Your Invisalign Northridge CA 91324 Treatment 818.701.6197 New patients only. Dr. Nairi Kureghian, DDS www.themasterpiecesmiles.com Sports 11

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Women’s Volleyball men’s soccer CSUN returns to Big West play Christina Azouz UC Riverside is on a Contributing Reporter 10-game losing streak. The Highlanders’ last win came against CSU Bakersfield on Oct. vs. The CSUN women’s vol- 2. They are 0-13 on the road and leyball team looks to continue 1-5 at home. UC Riverside is their winning ways when they still searching for its first con- face UC Riverside on Friday at 7 ference win of the season. The Season Finale: Saturday at Matador Field 7 p.m. p.m. in Riverside. Highlanders are last in the Big The Matadors (11-16, 3-8 Big West Conference behind UC West) are on a two-game win- Irvine. CSUN Cal Poly ning streak after they defeated Senior outside hitter Kelly Record: 3-13-2, Big West 2-6-1 Record: 7-6-3, Big West 4-3-2 UC Davis and Cal State Bakers- Simpson leads the Highlanders Saves leader: Michael Abalos Saves leader: Patrick McLain field. The win against Cal State with 247 kills and 21 service with 68 saves with 55 saves Bakersfield was CSUN’s first aces and junior setter Katie Shots leader: MidfielderR afael Shots leader: Junior Burgos road win of the 2010 season. Meyers leads the team with 431 Garcia with 42 shots with 37 shots Northridge used a team- assists. Sophomore setter Court- Goals leader: Forward Sam Goals leader: David Zamora high nine kills by senior middle ney Wypiszynski leads the Big Ball with three goals with three goals blocker Lynda Morales to sweep West in service aces with an Assists leader: Midfielder Assists leader: David Zamora the Roadrunners in three straight average of .38 aces per set. Rafael Garcia with five assists with four assists sets (25-22, 25-16, 25-18). The CSUN leads the all-time Matadors dominated the match series 42-19 against UC Riv- Matador player Mustang Player from beginning to end, outscor- erside but the Highlanders to watch: to watch: ing CSU Bakersfield 75-56. The have won three of the last five Chris Leiva is a midfielder and David Zamora is a senior victory was a complete team Oscar Ortega / Contributing Photographer matches. CSUN did win the the only senior on the team forward and an unquestioned Junior Una Siljegovic (20) hits the ball over two effort for the Matadors. last matchup against UCR ear- that will be honored in his last leader of the Mustang offense. pacific defenders on Oct. 29. The Matadors lost In order for the Matadors to lier this season. The Matadors game as a Matador at home on He leads the team in goals and beat UC Riverside (2-24, 0-10 3 sets to 1, bringing their record 9 to 16. beat the Highlanders three sets to Saturday. Leiva has only played assists and is second on the Big West) and stay in seventh one (25-21, 24-26, 25-15, 25-18) in six games this year but since team in shots. The Mustang’s are place in the Big West, they have to con- CSUN is fourth in the Big West in ser- on Oct. 9 at the Matadome. Fresh- postseason play is no longer fifth in the conference standings, tinue getting help from every member vice aces with 132. Junior setter Sam man opposite hitter Natalie Allen led a possibility he should see however, with a win they could of the team. Orlandini leads the Matadors with 29 the team with 16 kills and freshman significant playing time in his last easily be playing in the Big West A big contributor from the bench for aces, a new career high. Orlandini is outside hitter Mahina Haina added 10 the Matadors has been freshman setter fourth in the Big West in service aces. kills. Sophomore outside hitter Shelby collegiate game. He was raised conference semifinals. He has Sydney Gedryn. In 46 sets played this In her last game, Orlandini had three of LeDuff led the Highlanders with 14 in the San Fernando Valley and started in all 16 games thus season, Gedryn has 19 kills, 191 assists, the Matadors’ five aces. kills and sophomore defensive special- went to John Burroughs High far in the Mustangs season and 43 digs and 37 blocks. In Gedryn’s CSUN is also ranked in the top ist Megan Patterson added 13 digs. School in Burbank. This is his leads the team with 16 shots last three games she has averaged 20 four in the Big West in blocks. The The Matadors are still winless on second year as a Matador. on goal. assists, three blocks and 6.3 digs. Matadors have a total of 234.5 blocks. the road against conference opponents. The Matadors have to continue to Morales leads the team with 105 blocks For Northridge three of its last five CSUN defeated No. 7 UC Irvine 2-1 on Wednesday night serve well to come out with a victory. and is ranked fourth in the Big West. games on the season are on the road. 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women’s soccer CSUN returns to postseason play Brandon Henson of key players that are playmakers. Staff Reporter On the defensive end of the ball, the Big West Tournament Semifinal 49ers have a solid defender in sopho- Date: Today Time: 3 p.m. Place: George Allen Field game coverage more Alex Balcer, who has started @sundialsports57 For the second consecutive year every match this season and has played CSUN will have a shot at the Big West a key role in the five shutouts the team No. 3 No. 2 Tournament championship but need to has posted. get past Long Beach State first. Leading the offensive push for the The Matadors will face the 49ers 49ers is Nadia Link who has eight on Thursday afternoon at George Allen goals, three being game-winners, and Field in the conference semifinals. 17 points for her team. vs. The playoff match against Long Sophomore defender Katie Russ, (12-8, 5-3, Big West) (12-5-2, 5-2-1 Big West) Beach State (12-5-2, 5-2-1 Big West) who scored her first career goal against will mark the third time in school his- Fullerton, believes the team just has to Last game: Won 3-1 against Seattle University Last game: Lost 1-0 against UC Davis tory CSUN (12-8,5-3 Big West) has focus mentally. Goals leader: Farryn Townley, 7 goals, 3 game-winners Goals leader: Nadia Link, 8 goals, 3 game-winners made an appearance in the postseason. “We are doing this thing where the Points Leader: Farryn Townley, 15 points Points leader: Nadia Link, 17 points The team earned their playoff berth team is staying positive, compliment- Starting GK: Cynthia Jacobo, 1.03 goals against Starting GK: Emily Kingsborough, 1.00 goals against after defeating Cal State Fullerton in a ing each other and keeping each other’s average, 88 saves, 7 shout-outs, save percentage .815 average, 64 saves, 4 shutouts, save percentage .790 2-0 victory in the Matadors final con- vibes up and motivated,” Russ said. “I ference game of the season, a game in know everyone’s legs are getting thin Series record: Long Beach leads 7-6-1 • Last Meeting: 49ers beat CSUN 2-1 on Oct. 24 which senior forward Farryn Townley being the end of the season, (yet by) set the record for most career points. just being a team and working as a unit Also, on Senior Day, CSUN beat then I think we can get through it.” Matador to watch 49er to watch on Seattle University, 3-1, ranking in Arguably, this has been one of the Brittanie Sakajian Lindsay Bullock goals from Townley and freshman for- best seasons in women’s soccer his- Freshman Forward Senior Midfielder ward Brittanie Sakajian, who dropped tory. Among some of the highlights, two goals for CSUN’s victory. include the team tying the school Sakajian has literally been a true freshman for Bullock leads her team with 51 shot attempts and Northridge will have to keep their record with 12 wins and goalkeeper her team whether it is coming off the bench or has collected seven goals and dished two assists giv- momentum flowing as they face a Cynthia Jacobo having a breakout sea- starting the game. She ranks second on the team ing her 16 points on the season. She has etched her 49er team that has already dealt the son with seven shutouts. The bench has with four goals and two assist giving her 10 points name in CSULB record books being third in shots Matadors with a 2-1 defeat earlier in come through for the team on numer- for the season. In her most recent breakout she 189 and in game-winning goals with seven, and ranks the season and leads the series record ous occasions and fifth-year senior scored two second half game-winning goals off fifth in most career points with 26. The last time these between the two teams at 7-6-1. Townley has added to her legacy as the bench against Seattle University on Sunday two teams met Bullock scored the game-winning goal Long Beach State will have home a Matador recording the most career and continues to be an offensive machine for the that sealed the deal for her team and knocked CSUN field but assistant coach Juan Plascenia goals with 22. team. Coach West said he has been pleased with into third place in the conference standings. She is the and head coach Keith West have said Last year Townley scored the lone her performance and definitely will work her tal- deciding force for her team and will be ready to put they believe traveling to Long Beach Matador goal in the defeat to UC Santa ent into her first postseason game. the game on her shoulders if required. State is an advantage for their team. Barbara in the Big West semifinals. “This team has been playing great She is one of the Matadors who knows That’s What She Said. all year, only two teams have scored how intense and hyped Thursday’s Big West Farryn Townley, CSUN Forward more than two goals on us. We fight matchup will be. Tournament Schedule On why CSUN has been such a great school to play for: and we dig. This school and this team, “We just got to believe in ourselves, No. 1 UC Irvine vs. No. 4 Pacific at and I couldn’t be more proud in who I think it is just our confidence pretty “Every year the girls and I are always so close, I’ve had a great 7 p.m. on Thursday they are and what they are,” West said. much, we got soccer and everything time here and got to meet great people (including) the good CSUN definitely will have to dig (down),” Townley said. “Every single No. 2 Long Beach State vs. No. 3 coaching staff. Especially this year coming to the game under down offensively and focus defensive- person has to believe we can do it then CSUN at 3 p.m. on Thursday the lights (with) the stands packed, it’s the best feeling.” ly since Long Beach State has a couple we can definitely do it.”

men’s basketball Exhibition Game Reformed Matadors host Bulldogs Gilberto Manzano “The bad taste from last year After playing their first oppo- “I told them to play hard and Sports Editor is out of our mouths and I’m nent since losing to Cal State don’t get caught in the spot light vs. ready to open the season,” senior Fullerton in the first round of trying to play in front of your point guard Dathan Lyles said. the Big West Tournament last friends and just play your game Coming off their first “We forgot about everything, it’s March, Daniel noticed a few and everything else will take 20-loss season since the 1995-96 a whole new season. We have negatives during the scrimmage care of itself,” Daniel said. Date: Friday Time: 7:05 p.m. Place: Matadome campaign has made some of the a new team, new players, new due to rustiness. CSUN, who had a home Matadors look for any reason to leaders and a couple of new “It was a struggle for every- record of 7-6 last season; will Matador Bulldog forget about last year’s miseries. assistant coaches on the staff.” one, myself included,” Daniel host a Redlands team that fin- to Watch: to Watch: Senior forward Lenny Dan- With the additions of nine said. “I didn’t shoot the ball to ished last year 12-13 overall and Freshman Senior for- iel is using the new uniforms for newcomers, which eight are well. We were just rusty; it was 8-6 in the Southern California guard, Josh ward, Matt the upcoming 2010-11 season as freshmen, CSUN will use the our first time playing against Intercollegiate Athletic Confer- Greene Dietrich a sign for a clean slate. preseason game as an opportu- someone since the Fullerton ence. “We are trying to turn a new nity to build team chemistry on game. We did some good things The Bulldogs from the The six-foot The six-foot- leaf,” said Daniel, CSUN’s team the court. and other things bad.” Division-III level averaged 76.9 native from four native leader in rebounds and blocks Bobby Braswell, who is Jordan Mitchell, a fresh- points per game and dished out Lakeview from Phoenix a year ago. “We are trying to entering his 15th season as head man forward from Serra High 13.9 assists per game. Terrace, California has been will be Redlands number one make a change and it starts even coach, said chemistry won’t be a School, said the scrimmage CSUN struggled at the point getting respect from his team- option on offense after lead- with equipment and it’s a brand problem compared to last year’s benefited him because he was guard position last season, which mates and coaches for his ing the team with 11.5 points new year.” Matador squad. able to get rid of some anxiety led to them only averaging 11.3 strong showings during practic- per game last season. Also, Northridge, which finished “Chemistry is not an issue playing against Division-I oppo- assists per game. es. Coach Braswell has gone on Dietrich was the 15th leading last season 11-21, will unveil its with this group,” said Braswell, nents. Lyles wants to make the point the record saying that Greene scorer in the Southern Cali- new uniforms against Redlands who has a career record of 216- “It helped because at first I guard position a strong point, as could be their top freshman fornia Intercollegiate Athletic in an exhibition game on Friday 202 at CSUN. “They are being was a little bit nervous,” Mitch- he will try to get him teammates and will contribute greatly to Conference. Dietrich shot 45 night at the Matadome. an unselfish group. They care a ell said. “Now I’m very excited involved against Redlands. the Matadors. Greene will get percent from the field and Similar to Daniel’s approach lot about each other.” to play at the Matadome and “I want to work on a lot of his first opportunity to display was 79 percent from the free the other six returning Matadors The Matadors already have play CSUN basketball.” different areas like assists, run- his skills to the Matadors fans throw line. However, it was a don’t want to acknowledge what some experience playing togeth- Daniel has given the new ning the team, direct the team, on Friday. Greene’s senior year down year for Dietrich after happen last year and instead er after they traveled to Fresno players advice on how to handle be a full general and set the tone at Community Charter High averaging 14.8 points per move forward with the new State for weekend to face the the pressure of playing a home defensively and offensively,” School he averaged 19.8 points. game in the 2008-09 season. group of players. Bulldogs in a scrimmage. game. Lyles said.