Vol. 88 Issue 52 December 9, 2010 Assassin’s Creed: WHAT’S INSIDE OPINION players flock for familiarity Controversial scanners: Better than a pat-down The third installment of the game may be easy for players ...... 4 to miss, but it’s sure not to disappoint when played. See VIDEO GAME, page 6 DETOUR “The Boss” revamps Dark- ness on the Edge of Town I Am Number Four promises ...... 5 a unique new Sci-Fi experience SPORTS Disney teams up with Michael Bay and Steven Spielberg to The “King’s” return to his bring the Sci-Fi novel to the big screen early next year. old stomping grounds See ALIENS, page 6 ...... 8

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Creators of World of Extracurricular Warcraft hold the only opportunities in small, launch party in the U.S. nonprofit organizations LUCIO VILLA KELSEY LANEY Daily Titan Daily Titan

More than a thousand World of A small-scale internship can pro- Warcraft fans waited in line at Fry’s vide students with the job experience Electronics parking lot in Fountain they need during this tough econom- Valley to purchase the new expan- ic time and scarce employment rate. sion pack, Cataclysm, at midnight Associate director for Cal State Dec. 6. Fullerton’s Center for Internships Cataclysm is the third expan- and Community Engagement, sion in the game series that first Dawn Macy, said 62 percent of the launched in 2004. WOW is a mas- jobs lost during the current economy sive multiplayer role-playing game. slump will never come back. With many official launch par- “The workforce is evolving,” Macy ties worldwide, Blizzard, the com- said. “Employers are looking for a pany who creates WOW, held only whole new set of skills than what one in the United States and dedi- they have previously been looking cated fans camped outside Fry’s for. They want flexibility, adaptabil- Electronics to get their hands on ity and creativity.” the game. Since the workforce is evolving, Computer science student Curtis the types of internships students seek McHenry, 18, who goes by a Fury should also change. Oftentimes the Warrior named Belarr on WOW, internship opportunities that are not waited 82 hours come midnight to so heavily sought out and desired by be the very first in line to get a copy students are the better choices. of the new WOW expansion. Steven G. Mihaylo Hall, the Col- “My feet are killing me from JC VERA / Convergence Contest Winner lege of Business and Economics, waiting in line,” McHenry said. Robert Oleson has hit a roadblock in his life. He is facing up to a year of jail time for a second DUI offense that could keep him from enlisting in the Navy. does not require an internship for McHenry was the first in line graduation, but highly recommends and received a free copy of the col- one within specific departments for lector’s edition, which is retailed at work experience. about $80. Macy said a large-scale company McHenry waited in line with SHIFTING GEARS like Dell might be a first choice for four other friends who rotated 30 business majors, but a smaller-scale minutes to have breaks, go home, One man’s struggle through multiple DUI offenses and his hope, dedication and commitment to change his life company like an independently- shower and make food runs. Al- owned small business may have though the rain came down on LINA NORENA Robert Oleson, 28, is suffering the consequences driving under the influence of alcohol. more to offer to someone who needs them Sunday, they were dedicated Convergence Contest Winner of his bad choices, but is determined to turn his life “The moment I saw the lights flash, I knew I was and wants to learn a broader range to stick through it and stay in line. around in hopes of being able to enlist in the Navy; screwed,” Oleson said. “I knew I had too much to of skills. A small or up-and-coming “Our tent got flooded,” McHen- he exhales and begins to recount an incident that drink and knew they would give me a field test.” business has fewer employees, thus, He sits comfortably on the green felt steps lead- ry said. occurred the night of Oct. 25, 2010. an intern would be able to take on ing up to his mobile-home porch, a gentle breeze They had to buy a new one.Bliz- On that Monday, Oleson got behind the wheel more jobs. An intern could assist blows on what is an otherwise warm fall day. He The integration between the zard entertained the fans while of his 1998 green Honda Civic after leaving a bar with the accounting duties one day takes off his sunglasses and pulls out a cigarette. He waiting for the countdown until he frequents in Garden Grove. Leaving earlier than written text and the video made and help out with administrative du- lights up and inhales, takes another lengthy drag midnight with Cataclysm cinematic typical nights, he pulled out of the parking lot and it a compelling story to read. ties the next. When working for a from his cigarette and flicks it toward the curb. trailers, top three fan videos, music was caught off guard by those red and blue corporation like Dell, for example, He walks on a 6-foot-2-inches, 260-pound - Prof. Genelle Belmas by the David Arkenstone and Tav- lights glaring through his rear-view mirror. the intern would be assigned to only frame; his arms don several tattoos depicting logos Convergence Contest Judge ern Band and a heavy metal band. Oleson had been drinking, and at that mo- one task. of old-school punk rock bands and his face shows ment, déjà vu struck as the officer forcefully signs of acne scars. See WOW, page 2 cuffed him and took him to jail for his second time See SPJ, page 3 See INTERNSHIPS, page 2 Not just another statistic, athletic adviser tells all

MICHELLEE COOPER Daily Titan

This was the case for a young man, who was walking down the street one day and the next, would spend his life in a wheel chair, para- lyzed from the waist down. Where he is today: Rodney Anderson, 29, is an ath- letic academic adviser at Cal State JC VERA / For the Daily Titan Fullerton and former member of Pilot Touhill performs a mix of reggae, rock and other genres at the Becker Amphitheater. the CSUF men’s basketball team. Upon receiving his degree in coun- seling, he knew he always wanted Becker offers eclectic mix to work with kids and through his athletic background, acquired a MIMI CASTELLANOS where it all kind of went,” said Mark soft spot for athletics. Daily Titan Lowe, turntablelist. “I received my graduate degree The band met online through in counseling but didn’t know if I none other than CraigList.com, wanted to continue in this field or Students were taken for a joyride communicating and mixing tracks not,” Anderson said. “My athletes down the coastline in the back- from opposite sides of the country keep me young and excited and seat of Pilot Touhills’ beat machine out of Mark Lowes home studio. once an opportunity presented it- Wednesday at the Becker Amphithe- Although the concert was de- self (to work as an academic advis- ater. layed a few minutes by their MIA er), it appealed to me and I jumped Pilot Touhill echoed a fusion of bassist, in no time the engine to the on the opportunity.” everything from reggae, rock, soul, El Camino was fired up and Pilot “I was a graduate assistant un- JOHNNY LE / Daily Titan hip-hop, electronica and the blues to Touhill started coasting. der Meredith Basil (former head Former member of the Cal State Fullerton men’s basketball team, Rodney Anderson, serves his fellow Titans as academic adviser. create a fresh original sound. The set consisted of songs that athletic academic adviser), who “I started off with hip-hop and painted vivid pictures of stories im- showed me that this is how I could privilege and he is someone who is as part of life, and I don’t know if “It doesn’t feel like a job to me. I I’ve always wanted to get away from bedded in the lyrics, taking the au- make a difference. My goal is to get always ready and willing to get the many people could do that.” still want to reach out to inner-city that and do something like Sublime dience on a trip. Each of the songs athletes to see the most important job done. Anderson expressed his passion youth and work with an outreach and the Red Hot Chili Peppers, who delivered catchy hooks, soulful mel- thing is to get a degree,” Anderson “Rodney is very dependable, for working with kids and how im- program and I’m hoping to get the I admire, so I wanted to branch off odies and infectious rhythms pack- said. easy to work with and someone portant it is for him to show them school involved here and get a pro- and make something of my own aged in effortless talent. Gail Kirkland, who is also an you can always count on,” Kirkland there is a better way. gram going.” type of sound. When I had all mu- athletic academic adviser, said said. “He has been accepting of his “I love my job, I come in ev- sic I just tossed it together and that’s See BECKER, page 5 working with Anderson has been a disability and goes on and takes it eryday smiling,” Anderson said. See ANDERSON, page 8

Contact Us at [email protected]@gmail.com dailytitan.com December 9, 2010 2 NEWS IN OTHER NEWS DTSHORTHAND All Night Study INTERNATIONAL during finals Mullen rebukes China for failing to curb North Korea Finals are just around the cor- SEOUL AND BEIJING – The most senior U.S. military official de- ner and the time for coffee, energy livered a sharp rebuke to China Wednesday, blaming Asia’s top power for drinks and cramming is here. The Titan Student Union will be open failing to rein in its North Korean ally in the escalating dispute over the fate 24-hours for its All Night Study. of the Korean peninsula. From Dec. 11 through Dec. 17 Administrator Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, blasted the main level of the TSU will be China for refusing to condemn North Korea over the Nov. 23 artillery bar- open to give students a place to rage that killed four people on the South Korean island of Yeonpyeong. He study for finals. spoke in Seoul, where he met with his South Korean counterpart in a public Other parts of the TSU such as display of resolve to deter any North Korean aggression. Titan Bowl and Billiards and the Food Court have extended their hours to accommodate any breaks students need from staring at text- NATIONAL books. Arrest made in plot to blow up military center Study areas, the computer lounge, and meeting rooms for BALTIMORE – A 21-year-old Baltimore man has been arrested for at- group projects will be accessible to tempting to blow up a military recruitment center in Catonsville, Md., with a checkout also. For more informa- fake bomb, supplied by federal agents. tion about room checkout go to Asi.Fullerton.edu/AllNightStudy. Federal authorities say Antonio Martinez, also known as Muhammad Hus- LUCIO VILLA / Daily Titan Activities and giveaways will sain, attempted to detonate what he thought to be a vehicle bomb Wednesday Thousands wait outside Fry’s Electronics in Fountain Valley to get their hands on the new expansion of World of Warcraft. also be available to help get stu- WOW is made by the Blizzard Entertainment Company. Music was provided for attendees while counting down to midnight. morning at the Armed Forces Career Center. dents through the night and help Court records paint Martinez as obsessed with jihad and intent on punish- alleviate stress. ing the military. He praised Nidal Hassan, the U.S. Army major who killed 13 people at Fort Hood, Texas, and discussed obtaining weapons and shooting up WOW: THOUSANDS ATTEND RELEASE Brief by Jenna West military installations, records show. ... Continued from page 1 There was also a dance competi- Business College tion where 12 fans were allowed to STATE go onstage and perform a dance from in high ranks Graduation and dropout rates rise in California the game. The top three winners were awarded a wireless headset and an Mihaylo College was recently LOS ANGELES – California’s high school graduation and dropout rates EVGA graphics card. ranked among the Princeton Re- rose in the past academic year, according to a report released Tuesday, but some Riverside resident Amber Gregory, view’s “Best 300 Business Schools” East Bay districts saw vast fluctuations in their data, which could indicate er- 22, came dressed up as a WOW gob- for 2011. rors. lin engineer wearing green makeup Among the 11 categories, Mi- that covered her full body. haylo ranked among the best busi- The Dublin School District, for example, showed a 99.9 percent dropout Gregory participated in the dance ness schools on the West Coast. rate in 2008-09, up from 10.8 percent the previous year. competition and danced to Poker Face Other CSUs to make West Coast “We do not have a 99.9 percent dropout rate,” said trustee Dan Cunning- by Lady Gaga as a “Wargan Female.” rankings included San Bernardi- ham. She took second place. no, Long Beach, Fresno, East He said district officials were looking into the error, which was a mathemat- Adult film star Sasha Sweet, 21, Bay, Chico, Pomona and San ically impossibility, since its graduation rate was 93.3 percent during the same braved the cold and came in a gold Luis Obispo. Chapman was also time period, according to reports also released by the State Tuesday. bikini, gold elf ears and a gold finish among the rankings in the West. all over her skin. Mihaylo currently serves more “I’m a huge WOW player,” Sweet than 850 graduate students. These said. students participate in business FOR THE RECORD Sweet has been playing the game programs such as master’s in eco- for three-and-a-half years and was in nomics, accountancy, taxation It is the policy of the Daily Titan to correct any inaccurate informa- line for five hours. She said that the and information systems. tion printed in the publication as soon as the error is discovered. 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At based on certain statistical infor- Please contact Editor-in-Chief Isa Ghani at 657-278-5815 or at midnight, the fans that were in line mation about the universities such [email protected] with issues about this policy or to report any were finally let inside Fry’s Electronics as admissions requirements, phys- errors. for their chance to purchase the highly ical environment and programs. anticipated game. Schools ranked nationally in- Nhan Huynh, a Cal State Fullerton cluded UCLA, which ranked first alumnus had a friend save a place for in the Best Campus Environment him in line at the launch party and category. Stanford was ranked as Daily Titan was finally let in to purchase three the toughest business school to get Editorial copies of the Cataclysm game. into in the country. UC Berkeley “It’s going to be a Christmas pres- ranked sixth in Best Administered Editor-in-Chief Isa Ghani ent for my brother and his girlfriend,” Programming. Huynh said. “I remember playing LUCIO VILLA / Daily Titan Managing Editor Rachel David Brief by Francine Rios News Editor Laura Barron-Lopez back at Cal State Fullerton instead of Amber Gregory from Riverside dances to “Poker Face” by Lady Gaga in a dance News Editor Michelle Wiebach studying.” competition held at the launch party for WOW. Gregory took second place. News Editor Juanita Vasquez News Assistants Keith Cousins, Stephanie Raygoza Features Editor Carolina Velazquez Features Assistant Katie Evans INTERNSHIPS: HELP PROVIDED BY CSUF FOR STUDENTS Detour Editor Melissa Hoon Detour Assistant Anna Gleason ... Continued from page 1 “It’s a great transition from sitting in a day or in the after-school programs of- they are passionate about from places Opinion Editor Gabrielle Abutom classroom to actually working with the fered at many elementary and middle like the Administration for Children Sports Editor Gilbert Gutierrez III “Larger companies have specific kids.” neighborhood schools.” and Families or the Department of Sports Assistant Aaron Gilliam, Elliot Cook jobs they need completed,” Macy Kathryn Bartle-Angus, coordinator In the College of Communica- Labor. Copy Editor Kelsey Laney said. “With smaller-scale companies, Copy Editor Kiran Kazalbash of Undergraduate Programs and pro- tions an internship is a graduation re- Interest groups and nonprofit orga- Content Editor Brian Zbysenski you can do big things that you might fessor for the reading department, said quirement for all students. 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Contact Us at [email protected]@gmail.com December 9, 2010 dailytitan.com NEWS 3 SPJ: LIFE CHANGES ... Continued from page 1 school diploma. After dropping understanding, but I am not too out, he picked up drinking around sure if that will be the case this The Garden Grove Police gave the age of 17. second time around with me hav- him a sobriety test, which he The repercussions of his drink- ing to miss work if I get a sentence failed. This resulted in his second ing habit have begun to dawn on of 30 days or more.” DUI offense in less than four years Oleson; the hospital bills and DUI After Oct. 25 it would be the and resulted in the possibility of offenses represent only a few. Time third time Oleson has been in- having to serve time in prison. missed from work, and money carcerated over alcohol abuse and Oleson is still hesitant to admit spent at bars also add up. admits it has been a wake-up call. he may have a drinking problem He acknowledged that he If he were to return, he remains although he realizes his habitual spends the majority of his earn- optimistic and claims that jail can drinking has created aggravation ings at bars, but when asked if be a foundation for change since it in his life. His record is tainted and he would ever consider giving up gives him time to self-reflect and there are holes left in his pockets drinking for good, a smirk, fol- plan for the future as well as keep because of this bad habit. in shape. “Yes, there have been times “One good thing about be- where I might have blacked out This story is a personal and ing in jail is that you’re able to because of drinking, but it isn’t a important look at the effects lose weight because there isn’t common thing,” Oleson said. “I much to do but workout,” Ole- do remember waking up in the of a drunk-driving arrest on son said. He is taking respon- hospital after apparently get- a man’s life and work. This sibility for his actions and will ting hit in the head with a brick story is tightly written and a agree to the sentence. because of a night of drinking. compelling read. However, he is hoping for a But I don’t think I have lenient judge. a problem, I don’t drink - Prof. Jason Shepard Oleson’s court date is slated the moment I wake up Convergence Contest Judge for early December, and he is and I’m a night person I hoping to persuade the judge only drink at night.” into letting him enlist in the Oleson grew up in Whittier, lowed by a sheepish chuckle made Navy in lieu of jail time. Calif. and lived there until the age it clear that his attempt to change In his attempt to make a change of 13. His family moved to Pon- will be gradual. for the better, Oleson counts on derosa Mobile Park in Anaheim, “I have been late to work, but the support of his family and new where he still resides. not just because of drinking, there girlfriend and hopes this is just a He attended Katella High are other reasons,” Oleson said. minor speed bump in his path to a School but never attained a high “The company I work at has been better future.

Convergence Contest Fall 2010 Winners

F i r s t A n n u a l C o m p e t i t i o n First place overall winner: Lina Norena and JC Vera with “A DUI Tale” Second place overall winner: Julissa Rivera, William Camargo and Serena Whitecotton with “A day in the life of: An undocu- mented student” Third place overall winner: Nyree Knox, Blanca Canales and Jeanette Castaneda with JC VERA / Daily Titan “Driving Under the Influence” Oleson’s court date is scheduled for early December and he is hoping to persuade the judge into letting him enlist in the Navy instead of jail.

Contact Us at [email protected] dailytitan.com/news dailytitan.com December 9, 2010 4 GettingO intimatePINION with body scanners

ner does not reveal a person’s face, They are safe. They are fast. They are TSA’s recent security only what they look like beneath their anonymous (unless there is a discrep- clothing. Anonymity remains as the ancy). crackdown means safer image is shown on a screen in a back Transportation Security Admin- flights room where security ensures that there istrator John Pistole even told USA are no concealed weapons. Today that the scanners and new pat- KATIE EVANS The image cannot be stored or trans- downs already had found “dozens and ferred and is immediately deleted after dozens of artfully concealed items.” Daily Titan Courtesy of Flickr user Shake signal the person is deemed safe. With long Not only are these procedures fast, and coiling airport security lines, it is safe, and anonymous, but they are also Exactly 21 days from now, I will highly unlikely that embark on an adventure to Iceland. the security officer is Students under pressure more than ever The adventure lies not only in the a pervert who enjoys destination itself, but also at the Los sitting in a dark, dank FRANCINE RIOS want do is sleep through it. I’m sure An article featured on Washing- Angeles International Airport with the room by himself, Daily Titan many people on the outside of this tonian.com exposes how the real-life full-body scanners the Transportation aroused but the sight situation can easily blame it on the in- academic pressures felt by students lead Security Administration has rolled out of your naked body. dividual student: you can’t to Adder- in the last few months. Don’t flatter your- Let’s face it: the workload that col- manage your time well, you all con-

According to a recent poll by Zog- self. He or she is doing lege - and even high school - students study and go on Facebook sumption by International 61 percent of travel- his or her job. are responsible for today is not what it simultaneously, you rely on No serious student and sub- ers recently surveyed oppose the new Why some people was when mom and pop roamed the google for all of your think- “goes to school with “ sequent full-body scans and modified TSA pat prefer the in-depth campus jungle. ing, etc... academic downs. pat down where, as The standards for high school stu- Well, those people can the mantra ‘C’s get success. I’m of the minority who is willing to The Atlantic writer dents to graduate, let alone get into a go kick rocks, because such degrees... One stu- try out the full-body scan. Jeffrey Goldberg good university, have raised significant- generalizations don’t apply dent at The people who oppose these new phrases it, the secu- ly in just about every aspect. Whether to all of us. Duke security methods, such as the followers rity officers pat down it’s scoring well on the SAT or fulfilling Some of us have outside turned to of the organized “National Opt-Out people all the way up community service hours, students to- commitments like work, or commut- Adderall when his grades, which would Day” Nov. 24 who opted out of the their thighs until they day face a lot of pressures to succeed. ing back and forth between campus ultimately determine if he would get full-body scans, seem like nothing but reach “resistance,” or Once these students get to college, and home (which can be SO draining), into medical school, just weren’t cut- complainers to me. one’s crotch, is be- they are met with syllabi, heavy with or helping care for family members, or ting it. While the Adderall helped The new TSA procedures are yet an- yond me. reading assignments, essays and the ex- participation in on-campus organiza- him get awesome grades (and party other example of the costs we Ameri- Why they claim pectation that they will come to class tions (because what scholarship or all night), the magic wore off when he cans must pay to protect ourselves and that this method is everyday, well-read and ready to jump grad school panel wants someone who found himself in the ER one morn- one another. each other. less intrusive, I will at any opportunity to raise their hand, never leaves the library?). ing. Even after all that, he still decided With transportation security and never understand. say something (hopefully intelligent) For those of us who have a load to he would use Adderall for his MCAT airplane terrorists battling head-on, This contrasts the and and fulfill that 20 percent of their juggle, sometimes we can do noth- exam. one of them had to increase their tech- full-body scan which, grade that participation goes toward. ing more than adapt to our academic The article also talks about a girl nology and efficiency. according to the TSA, Sounds doable, right? Sure. If you’re jungle, where only the strongest gradu- who took Adderall to score an 1150 I don’t know about you 61 percent, is “advanced imaging taking one class. ate with distinction, because no serious (when the perfect score was still 1600) but I would rather my security in- technology (which) Courtesy of Flickr user Jurvetson Many of us are feeling these pres- student goes to college with the mantra on the SAT and got into George Wash- crease, thank you. safely screens pas- sures right at this very moment, with of “Cs get degrees.” ington University. Whenever these types of procedures sengers for metallic and nonmetallic extremely effective. finals looming in the air. Sometimes, these adaptations can One student writer at Georgetown change, there will always be a backlash. threats including weapons, explosives The short attention spans of the av- As this is my final fall semester of go to extremes. even cited her campus to be an “Adder- The thing is, the amount of air trav- and other objects concealed under lay- erage modern American citizen may be my collegiate career, I tell you from a Take the use of Adderall for exam- all drug den” come finals week. elers per year has gone down steadily ers of clothing without physical con- to blame for those complaining about full-circle experience that the process of ple. That’s right mom, little Johnny is While I guess I’m not hip enough to since 2007, the lowest it has been in tact to help the TSA keep the traveling the procedures. Perhaps they have for- preparing for finals is like having two not just using Adderall to calm down risk an Adderall addiction, at the same years, according to the United States public safe.” gotten all of the terrorist attacks within periods in one month. anymore. He is using it to graduate time, I don’t blame these students for Bureau of Transportation Statistics. In addition, the TSA offers many our borders and out, through air travel. It sucks, it’s upsetting, and all you from NYU, too. taking Adderall either. “The backlash to the latest proce- workarounds for those who are ex- Not just Sept. 11, but also a four- In the academic jungle, being faced dures may be partly a result of the pub- tremely uncomfortable with either of year span from 1985-89 where many with midterms and finals can be brutal, lic not seeing an immediate need for these methods for reasons including overseas occurred, as was artfully ex- LETTERS TO THE EDITOR and as the standards for education de- them,” said Stephen Flynn, homeland religion, pregnancy, etc. plained by Salon writer Patrick Smith. mand more and more from students, it security analyst, to USA Today. Security officers are willing to do Regardless, less than four weeks The Daily Titan welcomes letters to the editor. All letters must really is a matter of fight or flight. That makes sense, because the pat downs in private rooms or with from now, I will confidently make my include the sender’s first and last name. Students must include their Using Adderall is simply one strat- school life expectancy for the average witnesses to ensure that no one is being way through LAX, carry-on in hand, majors, and other writers must include their affiliation to the univer- egy employed by students to avoid be- American is only until 16 years old, violated. ready to test out new technology for sity, if applicable. The Daily Titan reserves the right to edit letters for ing eaten alive. according to the CIA World Factbook. As a whole, the people who com- the sake of my country’s security, and length, grammar and spelling. Send letters to Isa Ghani, the editor-in- No doubt it’s a jungle out there, They can’t help it; they probably just plain about the new restrictions likely for the sake of my own time saved. chief, at [email protected]. folks. never learned better. do not consider the efficiency these Sure, full-body scanners, let’s go to While it is scarier than it used to be, According to the TSA, the scan- new full-body scanners provide. second base together. be wise on how you chose to survive.

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For those growing up in the mid-to-late ‘70s, the lyrics of Bruce Springsteen’s songs reflected a care- free yet dramatic blue-collar life filled with muscle cars, love and es- caping the day-to-day boredom of life. If only for a few moments, one could sit back and put “The Boss” on the turntable and issues, such as the fuel shortage or the Vietnamese conflict, would fade away. His third album, Born to Run was released in August 1975, and proved to be the breakthrough that Courtesy of MCT launched his climb to one of the Springsteen’s two-box set, released Nov. most well-known rock musicians. 16, contains never-before-heard tracks. The album’s title song and “Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out” were released tracks were recorded with his E as singles and climbed to the top of Street Band. the charts. Some of the lesser-known These include his own versions of tracks were popular with his grow- tunes he wrote for others, including ing fan base, including “Thunder “Because the Night” (Patti Smith), Road.” Springsteen famously hoped “Talk to Me” (Southside Johnny and he would sound like “Roy Orbison the Asbury Jukes) and “Fire” (Point- singing Bob Dylan produced by Spector,” according to Rolling Stone er Sisters). magazine’s David Fricke. The six-disc deluxe box set in- But less than a year after the al- cludes the two CDs as well as a bonus bum’s release, Springsteen’s life was CD and three DVDs. Also includ- turned upside down and put on ed is the celebrated documentary hold when he entered a bitter legal shown on HBO, The Promise: The

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The Boss “ rious eight-and-a- BECKER: Pilot Touhill performs comprehensive set for students time to write “with acoustic piano ballads half hours of video and record to rockabilly blues and rock, and audio to satiate ... Continued from page 1 “I’ve always liked these shows be- Darkness On true to The Boss any Springsteen cause the are a wide variety in mu- the Edge of connoisseur. sic. This one in particular I liked the A constant breeze of rock, reggae Town, re- Music lovers will sound because it had a reggae – hip- and hip-hop elements with melodic leased in cherish the 80-page hop feel which made it really nice to guitar riffs and percussion enhanced 1978 after the lawsuits were settled. spiral notebook containing facsimi- beats filled the amphitheater. just kick back and do some reading,” To tell a visual tale of that gloomy said Emily Robles 20, English major, les of Springsteen’s original and al- “They have a really mellow sound period, Columbia Records released a ternative lyrics, recording notes and to them, very relaxing. They sound who stopped to enjoy the band. two-CD boxed set, The Promise (The Reggae is naturally a type of mu- never-before-seen photographs. like they know what they are doing,” Lost Session: Darkness On the Edge of Other extras include: sic that brings people together and Town) The Promise: The Darkness said Scott Jackson, 23 of La Habra. and -A live performance of “Darkness They were a pleasant surprise to makes everyone have a good time. On the Edge of Town Story, Nov. 16. on the Edge of Town” by Springs- the audience, due to their unique Pilot Touhill took that and com- The title song, “The Promise,” teen and the E Street Band, filmed sound and tight, effective perfor- bined it with a sweet tight sound, foreshadows the essence of the entire mance. and their songs carried out not leafy package and doesn’t leave anyone Dec.13, 2009, in Asbury Park, N.J. With songs ranging from relaxing green themes, but the always needed feeling deceived. It is filled with and recorded specifically for the jams celebrating a particular green love song, “Good Morning.” acoustic piano ballads to rockabilly boxed set. leafy substance, to hip-hop influ- “And you’re good one, what a blues and rock, true to The Boss, -Previously unreleased live video enced tracks, such as “The Perfect beauty. I’m so happy to be lying in complete with his trademarked of rehearsal and stage performances Size,” the result was a delicious hy- this bed with you. Senorita, you’re gritty tenor voice with slurred vo- from 1976-78. brid of reggae and hip hop that was my weakness but I just gotta say, I’m cals and though he’s trying to sing -A three-hour bootleg video per- a set highlight. crazy about the things that you do.” through closed lips. formance from the Darkness ’78 “C’mon now and twist and roll/ Pilot Touhill proved that they be- The first contains 21 tracks never tour, filmed in Houston. Grab that lighter, we’ll burn one long in the same league as The Black previously released from the “Dark- -The first digitally remastered ver- slow/We’ll chase our troubles away/ Seeds, Sublime, Slightly Stoopid ness” recording sessions. All the sion of “Darkness.” C’mon now and twist and roll/Free and other bands in the emerging your mind, free your soul/We’ll and popular reggae-rock movement chase our troubles away because ev- infecting fans in California. DTSHORTHAND ery day is a good, good morning.” At the end of the concert, the Although the amphitheater band gave audience members free was engulfed by the shade and the copies of their latest independently LENNON CELEBRATED weather dropped in temperature the recorded album, Rich As A King. If audience seemed to enjoy the perfor- you missed the joyride, the album is 30 YEARS AFTER DEATH mance, getting their warmth from also available online at PilotTouhill. JC VERA / Staff Photographer Thirty years ago outside a Man- Rolling Stone magazine released uncontrollable toe tapping. BandCamp.com. The band presented soulful melodies that had audience members tapping their toes. hattan apartment in the Upper the Lennon’s entire final interview West Side of New York city, Mark with journalist Jonathan Cott to David Chapman gunned down The Associated Press Dec. 8 music legend John Lennon at the In a 1980 cover story of the leg- age of 40. endary musician, only segments of From Lennon’s Hollywood star his interview were released. in Los Angeles to the Strawberry Yoko Ono released a statement Fields in New York City, fans gath- to The AP on Tuesday, Nov. 7 in ered to remember Lennon’s endur- tribute to Lennon Death Anniver- ing message of music and peace. sary. In his final interview for Roll- “On this tragic anniversary ing Stone magazine’s Lennon said, please join me in remembering “I’m not interested in being a dead John with deep love and respect,” fucking hero…. So forget’em, Ono said. “In his short-lived life of forget’em.” 40 years, he has given so much to America Online contributor the world. The world was lucky to Steve Hoffer adds, “Lennon, of have known him. We still learn so course, would never live to see how much from him today. John, I love ironic those words have become.” you!” Brief by Mark Samala

dailytitan.com/detour dailytitan.com December 9, 2010 6 DETOUR Perry siblings gain country stardom STEPHANIE GOMEZ know, growing up with the same nyson, so I bet that was in the back Daily Titan ideals and ideas, we agree on a lot of of her mind somewhere. But ‘If I the same creative and business deci- Die Young’ was inspired out of a sions, so I don’t feel like there are too place of contentment for us.” The Oct. 12 release of The Band many decisions where we come out Currently on tour, the brothers Perry’s self-titled debut album is disagreeing. Most of the time we’ll share the band’s pre-show routine. keeping them busy on tour with be able to find common ground.” “We do have a pre-show dance shows from North Carolina to Ari- There are more benefits that come party, which unfortunately is pretty zona. from being a family than simply embarrassing, I will have to say,” The Band Perry arrived to main- agreeing on things. Reid said. “A lot of times, it’s to stream media with a bang, already “Another thing is if one of us is either Lady Gaga, which Neil likes boasting a gold certification for their having a bad day, since we are sib- to put on, or Kimberly is a big Eric single, “If I Die Young,” from the lings, we can cheer them up and Church fan, so she may stick on one Recording Industry Association of encourage them,” Reid said. “We of his songs. I will say, we were not America. The band also was nomi- know each other like the back of Courtesy of Walt Disney Motion Pictures meant to be dancers, but it still does nated for Vocal Group of the Year at our hands, and sometimes we have get us in the right mindset for the Aliens land on Earth disguised as humans with extraterrestrial powers in Dreamworks’ I Am Number Four, which debuts Feb. 18. the Country Music Awards Nov. 10. to use the back of our hands, which live show.” The band is composed of siblings is always great to do and we end up The band has strived for honesty Kimberly Perry (lead vocals and gui- loving each other even after that.” in songwriting and makes sure to tell tar), Neil Perry (mandolin) and Reid Top singles “Hip to my Heart” real-life stories. Perry (bass). Siblings are known to and “If I Die Young” are both on the “I think that’s something we’ve Aliens take the big screen be both rivals as well as best friends new album. tried to do with our album,” Neil and the Perry’s are no exception. MIMI CASTELLANOS ters his enemies, he gains extraordi- (Flipped) as Smith’s best friend Sam. “Kim was really the one who said. “There are many layers on our For the Daily Titan nary abilities that help him stay fast “It was quite an honor (to work “Working with the family is great started ‘If I Die Young,’” Reid said. album. You’ve got songs with spit- on his feet. on the film) because you have two because we agree,” Reid said.” You “She had just read the poem by Ten- fire and songs that have hopeless “(John Smith is) this guy who really different types of filmmakers, romance, and some talk about in- Dreamworks is teaming up with comes to a point in his life where but both who are very successful and dependence and finding your feet in producer Michael Bay (Transform- he is faced with choice like any of very, very astute in the craft,” Caruso this world. So there are many differ- ers), executive producer Steven us are, and he has two roads. He can said. “It was really, really helpful for ent layers that I think people will be Spielberg (Avatar) and director D.J. either pick to go down the road that me on one aspect to have sort of able to relate to on this album.” Caruso (Eagle Eye) to bring the ac- he wants, which is normalcy in his the traditional strong, storytelling What is in store for the country claimed sci-fi novel I Am Number life or he has to go down another music trio? element of Steven Spielberg and his Four to the big screen. road where, you know, he essentially “We just hope to be doing the The action-packed film centers becomes this warrior that he’s des- use of sort of blending and special same thing we’re doing right now in around nine aliens who’ve escaped tined to be,” Pettyfer said. effects with real human stories and five, 10 to 20 years, which is play- the destruction of their planet and While living a double life and try- Michael’s expertise and really how to ing every single night the songs that have landed on Earth, but are now ing to hide his alien origin, let alone execute this sort of the vision, and we love, and continue to hopefully on the run from those who destroyed the Mogadorian hunt for his life, he sort of how to blend physical effects write songs that will mean some- their planet, the Mogadorian. The meets his love at first sight, Sarah with visual effects and really kinetic thing to people and give them an nine aliens scatter themselves on (Dianna Agron of Glee). sort of elements of the story where escape for a moment or two in their Earth disguised as ordinary teenag- “(Sarah is) fascinated with study- the action sequences take place.” lives,” Reid said. ers with paranormal skills. ing people and things around her Although the movie is filled with The Band Perry focuses on the Number One in Malaysia, Num- – not so much as being the studied, aliens, it illustrates real-life elements. live aspects of their music. ber Two in England and Number and she meets this character, John, “What makes this movie so great “Everything we do is toward the Three in Kenya are all killed. who is so fascinating to her because is that it’s such a real situation where live end, and so in years to come, Alex Pettyfer plays John Smith, he’s open and real and different than we just hope to become a better live he doesn’t want to be the warrior. refugee Number Four. Smith finds any of the boys that she’s met at band, but also with becoming better his hiding spot in the small town of school and they form this very strong He doesn’t want his destiny. All he musicians, becoming better people Paradise, Ohio, with his guardian bond and this journey together and wants is normal life, but he realizes and just to make the most of the Henri played by Timothy Olyphant she realizes how strong she really is,” that he has to go down that road to opportunity the listeners have given (The Crazies, Hitman). When Smith Agron said. get everything that he wants,” Pet- us,” Neil said. “We just want to be receives word of the deaths of One, The film also includes stars -Te tyfer said. so humble and so grateful for that, Courtesy of The Band Perry Two and Three, he prepares for the resa Palmer (Sorcerer’s Apprentice) as I Am Number Four hits the big and we just want to make the most fight for his life. As Smith encoun- Number Six and Callan McAuliffe screen Feb. 18, of next year. The Band Perry performed “If I Die Young” Nov. 10 at the Country Music Awards. of what they’ve given us.”

Video game: Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood STEPHANIE GOMEZ cestor Etzio’s memories taking place released games, such as Call of Duty: the series before. second time around, with a larger, Daily Titan in Rome during the Renaissance pe- Black Ops. The options with how Though the single player will be more expanded environment. riod. The game was marketed at E3, your character looks are extremely sure to excite existing fans, it fails to Game play overall is an eight out which is a popular industry show for limited – special abilities, otherwise bring in a new audience. The lack of of 10. At the core, it’s still a fantastic Not even officially titled as the all things involving video games as known as “perks,” are mostly inef- a tutorial and explanation for any- game, and if you enjoyed the other third installment of Assassin’s Creed, an exhilarating, fective and not thing that is going on will take away two entries in the series, you’ll also the newest game that hit shelves fast experience. needed to excel potential new fans, but avid players enjoy this new outing. Nov. 16, is easy to overlook. Assassin’s

The game calls Game play overall in the game. are able to jump in. Replay value is moderate, as you Creed: Brotherhood directly follows

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“ ries” and earn higher scores. The Creed II. The main character, Etzio, assassins in the fails, the single- ing. The official soundtrack is also t’s still a fantastic game... multi-player should keep devoted returns right where the second entry new multi-play- player campaign top notch, Ubisoft Montreal and the in the series ended. er feature. One you’ll enjoy this new doesn’t disap- game’s director Jayde Raymond once fans coming back, but will alienate The main setting for the game is minute you’re outing. point. It brings again have made a great game, not fans not so into the series. Individual futuristic Italy. The protagonist is the hunter, the same great enough to be called the final entry to memories can be replayed to earn Desmond Miles, a man whose an- chasing a target story that was this series, but a worthy expansion. higher score and achievement points cestors have been aligned with the through a city, and the next you are present in Assassin’s Creed I and II. This isn’t a complete game, as it’s just with lots of mini quests to complete assassins. He revisits their memo- the hunted. Brotherhood adds new features with a direct sequel, adding in the lack- adding flair to Brotherhood. ries, as he has done in the previous The multi-player is underwhelm- more variances in the combat system luster multi-player. It is expected, A worthy entry in the Assassin’s Courtesy of Ubisoft Montreal games through a machine called the ing with few customizable options – a much bigger playable city that is like all things Assassin’s Creed, that Creed series, it’s still easy to see why Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood, released animus. Desmond goes into his an- available compared to other recently larger than anything that has been in the multi-player will be better the Brotherhood didn’t earn its stripes. Nov. 16 is sure to excite avid fans.

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http://www.dailysudoku.com/ dailytitan.com December 9, 2010 8 SPORTS ANDERSON: ONCE A TITAN ALWAYS A TITAN ... Continued from page 1 Welcome back “King” James GARRETT FISCH was a nice try, but it was bullshit.” playing only three quarters. James Track and field athlete Deandra’e For the Daily Titan In the end, the event raised $3 mil- made the decision that he had the Woods has the opportunity to work lion that was desperately needed but best chance to win multiple champi- with Anderson through student ath- in my eyes James uses $3 million as onships as a member of the Miami letic advisement. Woods said that Armageddon. The end of the pocket change. James has endorse- Heat with teammates Dwayne Wade Anderson has had a significant im- world, the end of the NBA, the end of ments from Sprite, Upper Deck, and Chris Bosh. pact on his academic achievements. Cleveland. Arguably the biggest free McDonald’s, Bubblicious and Nike. They can win championships if “Rodney has encouraged me to agent in all of sports history, let alone In 2007, LeBron was ranked No.1 they play like they did on the 2008 stay focused on not just taking class- the National Basketball Association, in the Forbes Top 20 Earners Under Olympic team. es but focusing on learning some- was LeBron James this past summer. 25 with earnings of over $27 mil- They need to realize that they all thing and making a relationship Teams like the New York Knicks lion. The money that he makes from can’t be the superstar player every with my instructor,” Woods said. “I and New Jersey Nets began preparing endorsements is only supplementary night. If they play like their 9-8 season believe that it has helped me realize to bring James in through the free- to the checks that he cashed from opening record indicated, they will be that there are things after athletics agent market more than two years the Cavaliers which totaled just over looked upon as perhaps the biggest and getting my education is impor- ago. $75.5 million. flop in NBA history. tant.” Teams were dumping salary left In my opinion, it wasn’t about the In my eyes, the Los Angeles Lakers The accident: and right in order to clear enough money; it was about everyone want- the two-time defending NBA cham- Prior to his work as an athletic space in their salary cap to give James ing him and how he was getting all pions, are the team to beat this year. academic adviser, Anderson spent the maximum salary. Everyone want- the attention. Since James did not go Are you going to forgive LeBron his time with the rigorous schedule ed the talent of King James. Every- to college, he never really got a chance James? What should you do? It’s your of a student-athlete. He had weight one wanted to turn their franchise to be fully recruited by the top col- decision. training, practice and class. Upon around with the jaw-dropping ability leges of college basketball. They all returning from a road trip with JOHNNY LE / Daily Titan of James. Then came his decision to knew he was going to the pros after the CSUF basketball team, Ander- Rodney Anderson, Cal State Fullerton athletic academic adviser enjoys working with athletes. leave his hometown for the beaches of high school. son headed home to Los Angeles Miami, Fla. Blake Coden of Cal State Fullerton, DTSHORTHAND to spend some time with his fam- lege that he realized what else was things he once took for granted. ESPN and James came to an agree- a first year business major said, “It was ily and friends from his childhood out there. He discovered a whole “I learned to enjoy simple things ment to air James’ decision during a a really bad choice for him to do that. Lee Sweepstakes neighborhood. new world. in life,” Anderson said. “Days used to one-hour special on the night of July (It) made him look really bad.” “The accident happened in “Athletics had always been a part be overlooked and I learned to enjoy 8. The money that was made from the Many people around the country heating up fast March after getting back from a of my life and I knew that was what everyday.” one-hour special was to be awarded feel the same way. Tyler Buffington Free agent left hander Cliff Lee road trip,” Anderson said. “We had was going to lead me to college,” An- “You never know what can change to the children of The Boys and Girls of Mt. San Antonio College, a third is garnering a lot of attention at gotten the day off so I went home to derson said. “I didn’t want to be a sta- and I learned to be appreciative of ev- Club of America but many people year sociology major said, “It was like the Major League Baseball Win- see my family and friends from my tistic. Everything I was around and erything,” Anderson said, “I definitely questioned the breaking up with ter Meetings. neighborhood.” everything I knew was surrounded in became more humble and learned to motives behind someone on na- Lee is said to have an offer a circle. I grew up in the same neigh- maximize each day.” James’ choice to I found the way that tional television. from the New York Yankees in

“On March 2, I went home to borhood and lived there my whole Anderson attributes his success and air his free-agency “he announced his choice LeBron could the range of $140 to $150 mil- talk to a friend to try and get him life. I wanted to open up a door and achievements to his family and the decision. have handled the lion over seven years. to go back to school. We met up at I knew college would be the road to support they have always provided for Charles Bark- was selfish but I feel that situation a lot bet- His former club, the Texas our old high school, played some take to become successful.” him. ley, who is a part he handled himself“ nicely ter and if he did, Rangers are also still in the run- ball and worked out. I went home to “College was a complete change, “My family is my backbone, they of TNT’s cover- there might not ning for his services, and are said my parents house to say bye to my everything was different and there was are the reason I get up in the morn- age of NBA games during his return to be as much ha- to be a leader with the Yankees. family,” Anderson said. “I grew up so much more out there that I didn’t ing,” Anderson said. “I am the baby of and an NBA Hall Cleveland... tred between the Brief by Elliot Cook in the same neighborhood and had know until I got (to CSUF),” Ander- five and when the accident occurred, of Famer him- - Blake Coden Cleveland fans the same group of friends all my life son said. everyone rallied around and supported self, was perhaps Freshman business major and LeBron.” so going away (to college) was a big “Growing up, there were 12 kids me. My wife, who was my girlfriend at James’ biggest foe. The only posi- Heisman Trophy change.” in my neighborhood and only two of the time, stood by me since day one.” Barkley called The tive quote that I to be awarded Before the Accident: us went to college. The neighborhood “They push me on the days when I Decision “a punk move” and a “dumb found while researching this story was Anderson had always been an ath- consisted of pit falls of drugs and vio- feel like giving up and are always there, idea.” said from Curt B., a CSUF kinesiol- The most prestigious single- lete and could not see himself doing lence and I want the inner-city youth keeping me going,” Anderson said. According to MSNBC Sports, ogy major said, “I found the way that player award will be given out anything else. to see this new world,” Anderson said. “Without my family, I don’t know James thought that race was a major he announced his choice was selfish Saturday night at the Nokia The- “Playing basketball for the rest of “I want kids in my neighborhood to where I would be.” factor in the backlash that ensued af- but I feel that he handled himself atre in New York City. my life was the only thing I thought see and experience what I did and Through his journey, Anderson ter he turned his back on Cleveland. nicely during his return to Cleveland. This year’s finalist for the award about doing,” Anderson said. “I al- what else is out there. I want to reach took a situation that changed his life With Barkley being his comedic self, He seemed to mature after changing are Cameron Newton of Auburn ways wanted to work with kids with- kids and get them to see that new and did not let this tragedy hold him he said, “I want that hour back in my teams.” University, LaMichael James of in my neighborhood to help them world.” back from his goals and purpose. He life. Like I say, and I joke around, all In the end, James is an athlete. Oregon University, Kellen Moore understand what else is out there.” How things changed: dedicates his life to reaching out and white people and black people think Athletes want to win and they want of Boise State and Andrew Luck Growing up in an inner-city With a new outlook on life, An- helping others. Anderson has risen that ‘Decision’ thing was silly.” Bark- to win a lot. of Stanford University. The front neighborhood all his life, Ander- derson has come to appreciate each above the statistics and through his ley responded about LeBron’s act of He returned to the city of Cleve- runner seems to be Newton. son said he lived in a closed circle. and every day. He has a new under- work, wants to help other kids do the community service by donating the land Dec. 2 and walked away with Brief by Elliot Cook It wasn’t until he went away to col- standing and appreciation for the little same. money to the BGCA by saying, “That the “W” after scoring 38 points after

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