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dailytitan.com The Student Voice of California State University, Fullerton Two green Hidden in plain sight thumbs up Many are unaware of the cafeteria The Gastronome covers all of its tucked away in the housing area bases in sustainable food service JAMES BEAN MARIBEL CASTAÑEDA Daily Titan Daily Titan The Gastronome cafeteria on campus opened at All-you-can-eat buffet style, a large variety of good the start of the semester, but many students remain food, themed dinners and a leader in the “green” unaware of its existence. movement with its zero-waste policy, the Gastronome “I don’t even know what that is,” said Kris Ellis, seems to do it all. a senior English major. “It would be better if people ARAMARK Higher Education, the food service knew about it. They can make pamphlets and posters and management company that runs the Gastronome, or something.” has a commitment to reducing its environmental Vanessa Espino, a senior playwriting major, has a footprint that shows though its stewardship program, theory about why many students remain ignorant to the Green Thread. The program stems through the Gastronome. each area of business from providing sustainable “It’s so far that no one knows what it is unless they food, to minimizing waste, to transportation and live on campus. I’ve been there once in passing. I went energy conservation. The Gastronome leaves no area inside, but I didn’t eat anything,” she said. uncovered. Students who don’t frequent the housing area or are The Gastronome cooking staff, following enrolled in classes on the south side of campus haven’t ARAMARK’s smart menu, tries to develop menus yet seen the facility’s giant windows and modern that emphasize fresh, whole foods that are raised, architectural style. Students interviewed on the south grown, harvested and produced locally in support of or west side of the school didn’t understand what a local farmers. The food is prepared “meticulously and “Gastronome” was, but according to the students with care” by Executive Chef Matthew Pike in ways interviewed inside the cafeteria, these people are that maintain quality and freshness. The on-campus missing out. cafeteria serves organic vegetables in the salad bar and Oliver Smith, a freshman philosophy major and in some of the entrée dishes and also tries to utilize Australian international student, happily admits to sustainable seafood. visiting the Gastronome six to seven times a day. “I believe that our students are very happy with “It’s really close and it looks like a better place to the quality and freshness of all the food we prepare MARIBEL CASTAÑEDA / Daily Titan hang out than just a normal cafeteria,” said Smith. here. The average student has much more dining Many students never see the other side of the moving conveyer that is used for moving dirty dishes to be cleaned by Gastronome Not only does the Gastronome offer standard experience these days and has a much more defined employees, like Koeman Bui, 18, who uses a high-pressure water hose to wash food into a compactor. cafeteria-style dishes like pizza, burgers and salad, it palate and knows the difference between good and also carries much healthier entrees like saffron chicken bad. They care and know freshness when they see and reduce waste and be conscious about the product Wednesdays with their produce company so they are and wild rice, according to Campus Dish, the web taste it,” said Pike. they use. able to order enough fresh produce to eliminate a portal for ARAMARK Higher Education’s dining Preparing the food to order takes care of “What leaves as waste has become very important delivery on this day to help reduce the number of services. overproduction and minimizes waste. The chefs to all of us. It has become fun to watch employees trucks from the road. All the boxes the products are The entire cafeteria is separated into sections that prepare what they need as they need it, which results complain to each other about throwing the wrong delivered in are recycled as per the Gastronome’s switch food in and out in accordance to the schedule. in students enjoying the freshest menu items and things away or wasting something,” Pike said. zero-waste policy. Breakfast is served from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m., lunch is eliminates waste and overproduction. The cooking A food compactor is used in the kitchen to pulp This policy involves recycling all materials in from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and dinner runs from 4:30 staff makes every effort to minimize waste in their scrap food off students’ plates, along with their corn a manner that protects human health and the p.m. to 8 p.m. There is also a late-night dining area on operations by keeping accurate production and products like straws. environment. the east side of the building. consumption records, Pike said. In addition, all the paper products used for catering According to Pike, the kitchen staff is trained on or takeout are recycled paper or corn products. See GREEN, page 2 See GNOME, page 3 a daily basis. They are constantly asked to recycle, Pike said they also do something called “truckless” Loss leads to sustainable lessons in energy contest

CSULB beats CSUF, but conservation practices have been planted

RYAN UTTER ROBERT HUSKEY / For the Daily Titan For the Daily Titan Sophomore hitter Leah Best (in blue) attempts a play at the net during a loss at Long Beach State earlier this season. The Titans have two games remaining this season. Cal State Fullerton and Cal State Long Beach housing residents recently participated in an energy conservation competition that was Tips for Titan volleyball held over the month of October. The event, “Energy Savers Do It in the Dark,” What the team can do to win its last games was a month-long competition that ended Oct. 31 with Long Beach as the decided winner. DAVID HOOD weekend’s match with 21 kills The contest, which was sponsored by the Daily Titan and 19 digs. Her deceptively Alliance to Save Energy’s Green Campus slow approach with a climactic, Program, was held to promote both energy On the horizon for the Cal State quick arm swing gives her enough (electricity and natural gas) and water Fullerton’s women’s volleyball power to plow through even the conservation, and to encourage friendly team are two remaining matches toughest block, as seen in the competition between the two campuses. at home. With Long Beach State second set against CSULB two Although this was CSULB’s second annual already having clinched the weeks ago that almost led them competition, it was the first time CSUF conference title, coupled with a to a one-set victory that night. participated in the event. Some dorm residents, CAMILLE TARAZON / Daily Titan low fifth-place ranking in the Big Right-side Edmond needs to such as Michael Tenango, 21, a radio-TV-film The Green Campus Program alerted students of the upcoming energy-saving competition and gave students tips, like West Conference, the Titans are start her approach strong to hit major, were not even aware of the competition. taking shorter showers and using cold water while doing laundry. out of the final bid for the big over or around the block to find “I wasn’t aware of it at all,” said Tenango. dance. Nevertheless, they can still a seam in the awaiting defense “And to be honest I didn’t even see any of the shorter showers, using cold water while prize for the entire intercollegiate competition throw their five seniors–Jennifer on the ground. Middle blockers typical posters or fliers that we usually have for doing laundry and hang-drying clothing. The was a foosball table which went to CSULB. Edmond, Torrie Brown, Kim Maurer and Ayana Whitaker have these things.” organization also had conservation ideas on Even though CSUF did not win the Russel, Leah Maurer and Andrea to tip strategically or put up an Although some residents may not have been several YouTube videos. competition, Karina Lynn Kho, a first-year Ragan–a good going-away party approach to get a full swing on aware of the competition, CSUF did advertise The competition was ultimately between liberal studies major who participated in the with two wins. the ball to put up a threat in the the event on various media outlets. CSULB and CSUF, but there were also weekly competition, thought the contest and prizes middle and open up the outsides. The Green Campus Program’s Orange competitions between the dorm buildings at were a good way to engage and encourage Offense The Titans have enough firepower Green Pulp September newsletter described each campus. students. and intelligence to get kills on the upcoming competition and also gave some Every week the winning dorm at CSUF Feed the beast. Junior outside simple energy-saving tips, which included was rewarded with a small party. CSULB had See ENERGY, page 3 hitter Kayla Neto has had a See VOLLEY, page 8 turning off lights when not in use, taking similar prizes for winning dorm buildings. The spectacular season, ending last

Contact Us at [email protected] dailytitan.com November 15, 2011 2 NEWS Camp Titan Toy drive suffers slow start DTSHORTHAND

Few have donated seen only about 20 gifts and one gift Sandusky Speaks gifts for the annual card donated since the beginning of Out on Scandal event put on by ASI the Toy Drive. “Most students are just picking out Former Penn State defensive volunteer program names right now, taking a look at the coordinator, Jerry Sandusky, display and coming over for informa- maintains that he is innocent JESSICA ESCORSIA tion,” said Taylor. “I haven’t seen as of all the charges that he sexu- Daily Titan many people drop off gifts.” ally molested eight boys over a However, having worked at the 10-year period, according to a With Christmas a little more than TSU during last year’s Toy Drive, she CNN report. a month away, the annual Camp Ti- believes this slow start is not uncom- Sandusky answered ques- tions for the first time since tan Toy Drive is already underway mon, and once the holiday spirit kicks being charged in an interview and producing slow results in its ini- in, more people will start contribut- with NBC’s Bob Costas Mon- tial two weeks. ing. Taylor, along with the rest of the day. Susan Bolter, Camp Titan co- TSU staff, will begin bringing in their However, Sandusky did ad- director of Camper Management, own donations in the next few weeks. mit that some of the allegations hopes the gifts for underprivileged Last year the TSU staff was over- in the 23-page grand jury re- kids will start rolling in once Decem- DAVID MUÑOZ / Daily Titan whelmed by the amount of gifts they port are true. ber comes. After opening two weeks ago, only 20 gifts and a gift card have been donated to the Camp Titan Toy Drive. Camp Titan received, so this year they have rented “I could say I have done some “It is starting off a little slow be- directors have distributed a total of 4,000 fliers to students and faculty and have reached out to clubs and organizations. out additional space for storage. of those things,” said Sandusky cause we are still spreading the word “We had a ridiculous amount of in the interview with Costas. “I about the Toy Drive. There have been lenic Council, which Padilla said con- choose to take part in the Toy Drive to go out and purchase a gift.” toys. This year we had to rent out the have horsed around with kids I have showered (with) after a few gifts turned in, but I would tributes the most each year. are able to choose a child’s name from The Toy Drive will run for only space where the old (Empori-Yum) workouts. I have hugged them, imagine we will have a better response “InterFraternity Council and Pan- a bin and then turn in an age-appro- a few more weeks, but Padilla and used to be so that we could store all and I have touched their legs once December hits,” said Bolter. hellenic have always been strong sup- priate gift by Dec. 8. Monetary dona- Bolter are both certain the response the donations,” Taylor said. without intent of sexual con- For the last two weeks, Bolter and porters of Camp Titan,” said Padilla. tions are also welcomed. from the CSUF community will only The Toy Drive will conclude with tact.” Anthony Padilla, Camp Titan co- “Because of their contributions, “Definitely people will dig through increase as the weeks pass. Last year a wrap party Dec. 9 at 8 a.m. when Sandusky retired from director of Staff Management, have we are able to keep Camp Titan run- the entire pile of names just to find Camp Titan produced an extremely Camp Titan staff and volunteers will coaching in 1999, citing he tried to spread the word across cam- ning,” Bolter said. that one special child with the right successful Toy Drive with kids receiv- come together to wrap all the toys. wanted to devote more time to pus by distributing more than 4,000 So far only a few students have name, gender and age,” Padilla said. ing around seven gifts each. Padilla said 140 invitations have al- The Second Mile, a foundation fliers to Cal State Fullerton staff and made their way to the service desk in “I feel by having names to choose “These children are so grateful for ready been sent out to the kids of that provided help to under- students. They have also reached out the Titan Student Union’s main lobby from makes it a lot more personal for the presents they receive,” Bolter said. Camp Titan and their families for privileged children. to campus clubs as well as the Inter- to turn in gifts since the Toy Drive donors. That small connection helps Lyndsey Taylor, a senior and TSU the holiday party where the toys will The grand jury report states that Sandusky used this foun- Fraternity Council and the Panhel- started Nov. 1. Students and staff who sway donors (to) feel more obligated information desk senior manager, has be distributed. dation to prey on children. FOR THE RECORD Teachers dabble in Moodle Brief by Van Johnstone It is the policy of the Daily Titan to correct any inaccurate informa- tion printed in the publication as soon as the error is discovered. Any Titanium, a free class-management software, is starting to be used incorrect information printed on the front page will result in a cor- by professors at CSUF. The system will be a replacement for Black- Woman Accuses rection printed on the front page. Any incorrect information printed on any other page will be corrected on page 2. Errors on the Opinion Some Cal State Fullerton professors who have used begun using the system for their classes. Cain of Groping page will be corrected on that page. Corrections also will be noted on Blackboard for many semesters have dabbled in the Moo- “TITANium is easy to use,” said Chris Steele, a busi- the online version of the Daily Titan. dle system, a new Learning Management System that ness major. Sharon Bialek along with Please contact Editor-in-Chief Michelle Wiebach at 657-278-5815 CSUF calls “TITANium.” Steele, who is currently using TITANium for his Biol- three other women are claim- or at [email protected] with issues about this policy or to Arts Professor David Plouffe said this was his first se- ogy 101 class, said he thinks it is unnecessary to still have ing to have been sexually ha- report any errors. mester using TITANium. Blackboard available for use when “TITANium is going rassed by the 2012 presidential “This was mostly for my benefit so I could practice -us to take over eventually.” candidate Herman Cain, re- ing the new system,” said Plouffe. Michael Vendrasco, Steele’s biology professor, stopped ported the Los Angeles Times. Described as the first of many Academic Technology using Blackboard completely and made the switch to TI- Bialek is the first woman projects, CSUF will replace Blackboard with “TITANi- TANium at the beginning of the fall semester. to speak about her experience um” by June of 2012. “I thought it would be a good idea to get a head start on publicly, claiming she was TITANium is an open-source Learning Manage- the transition process,” said Vendrasco. groped by Cain 14 years ago. ment System (LMS), or a Virtual Learning Environment TITANium lacks the left-side tab bars Blackboard has, She states there is no interest (VLE), that CSUF has acquired for free. like Course Documents, Assignments, Announcements in selling her story in exchange There are more than 90 pages of courses categorized and Communication. for money. Editorial in the TITANium course list under Fall 2011, proof that “It’s easy to navigate,” Steele said, describing TITANi- Bialek’s boyfriend at the Editor-in-Chief Michelle Wiebach many professors are getting a head start on using the sys- um’s layout. “It has everything in order that the teacher time, Victor Zuckerman, spoke Managing Editor Wesley Nease tem before it becomes the mandatory option over Black- posts from the most recent date.” out in her defense, claiming News Editor Nuran Alteir board next summer. Nellie Norouzian, an international business major, cur- Cain indeed knows Bialek and News Editor Anders Howmann all three of them spent an eve- News Editor Ian Wheeler TITANium serves as a tool to provide students with rently uses TITANium for two of her classes. “easier-to-use interface with less clicks; full-featured mo- “The only thing I don’t like about it is that you can’t ning together in the 1990s. News Assistant Camyron Lee Cain is still saying he has News Assistant Jaryd Lucero bile device interface; better management of tests, assess- email all of the students in your class to ask for notes like News Assistant Yvette Quintero ments, and grade books; better integration with social you can on Blackboard,” said Norouzian. never met the accuser and is Features Editor Jessica Druck networking sites; ability to manage guest access to courses Depending on their preferences of organization, some willing to take a lie detector Features Assistant Jessica Rubio better; and ability for faculty to simulate logging in as a students may like TITANium over Blackboard, while oth- test to prove not knowing the Detour Editor Krystle Uy student to see exactly what student will see,” according to ers haven’t heard of the new system at all. accuser. Detour Assistant Jeanette Castaneda Fullerton.edu/titanium. “I have not used TITANium,” said Veronica Roth, an Women’s rights attorney Opinion Editor Charlotte Knight CSUF Information Technology has developed training art major. “This is the first time I’ve actually heard of it.” Gloria Allred is on Bialek’s Opinion Editor Joseph Szilagyi documents to get faculty started with their transition to TITANium will feature additional extensions, such as side with a national audience Opinion Assistant Gillian Hadland watching the negative coverage Sports Editor Elliot Cook the new system. Through help of this training, professors Turnitin, Respondus, Wikis and Blogs to better appeal to can easily migrate their courses from Blackboard to TI- student users. that could affect Cain’s cam- Sports Editor Patrick Corbet paign. Sports Assistant Blake Fogg TANium. Plouffe described the switch from Blackboard to TITA- Sports Assistant Rick Gomez “I took several of the training classes over the summer,” Nium similar to the switch from using a PC to a MAC. Since he is a new candidate, Copy Editor Gilbert Gonzalez Plouffe said. “It seems foreign at first, but once you begin seeing the political enthusiasts worry the Copy Editor Kyle Martinez The transition from Blackboard to TITANium has similarities between the systems the transition is more or constant coverage could cost Photo Editor William Camargo been a smooth one, according to some students who have less effortless,” Plouffe said. his candidacy to end early. Photo Editor Camille Tarazon Photo Assistant Alvin Kim Brief by Candace Rivera Photo Assistant Brian Yamamoto Page Editor David Hood GREEN: Gastronome’s focus is sustainable, healthy eating Page Editor Anibal Ortiz Page Editor Steve Sly ceive exactly how much product just ionizer sprays. So instead of ...Continued from page 1 Page Editor Patrick Schwarz we need and not run the risk of using just chemical sanitizer, we Page Assistant Alvan Ung over-ordering and having products use water that has been ionized Facial Recognition Multimedia Editor Hannah Dellinger In an effort to maintain a well- spoil before we can use them,” said and turns into sanitary,” said As- Scouts Bar Crowds Multimedia Editor Andrea Mena rounded waste management pro- Kelly. sistant Food Service Director Kev- Multimedia Editor Andrew Reed A new smart-phone app from Multimedia Assistant Cara Seo cess, the Gastronome partners The Gastronome has also im- in Peralez. Web Editor Susana Cobo with suppliers who share its vi- plemented tray-less dining, which From cleaning products to SceneTap uses facial recognition Adviser Holly Rizzo sion. Food Service Director Ben a study conducted in 2008 by AR- lighting, the Gastronome con- technology to help bar-hoppers Kelly said one way this is managed AMARK revealed reports of food serves energy in a number of ways decide where to go. Main Line (657) 278-5815 Editorial Fax (657) 278-2702 is by only buying the amount of waste quantity was reduced by 1.2 throughout the building. Kelly According to The New York News Line (657) 278-4415 E-mail: [email protected] produce they will need. ounces to 1.8 ounces per person said the dining room lighting is Times, the software allows users “Being that produce has the per meal when trays were removed automatically controlled by am- to scout bar crowds without sin- gling in on any one bar patron Advertising shortest shelf life, our produce from dining facilities. This 25 to bient lumens coming in from the supplier offers many of their prod- 30 percent reduction in food waste natural sunlight of the building’s and find out the average age of Director of Advertising Amber VanOrman ucts in half-case and split-case per person is not the only benefit glass walls. the crowd and ratio of men to National Sales & Promotions Daniel Zamilpa quantities. Therefore, we can re- to going tray-less. It also conserves There is also “smart” lighting in women. Production Assistant Liz Hernandez natural resources like gas and wa- offices and storage rooms which This new technology is poised Production Assistant Tiffany Le ter. It also reduces the amount of automatically shut off after five to be the next big thing for per- Classifieds Manager Stephanie MercadoDirector of Advertising detergents that are dumped into minutes of non-movement. They sonalized marketing and smart Webmaster / AE Eric Van Asst.Raalte Advertising Director the water table, reducing the en- also save energy by using low-flow phones, experts say. This is good Account Executive Elizabeth SwiontekProduction Assistant vironmental footprint consider- and sensor-activated fixtures in news for marketers, but not so Account Executive Megan Klute Production Assistant ably. restrooms and kitchen (sinks, toi- good for privacy-concerned in- Account Executive RebeccaNational Hanson Sales & Promotions Even when cleaning, the staff lets) and temperature auto-control dividuals. Account Executive Kathy HamamotoClassifieds Manager stays eco-friendly by using ARA- based on outside air tempera- Manhattan-based Immersive Account Executive Andrea AyalaSenior Account Executive MARK’s “Blue Cleaning” prod- ture. Labs developed a technology for Account Executive Dorado Quick Account Executive Along with implementing these digital billboards to cater differ- Account Executive ucts, which use ionized water to Account Executive Cindy Ang clean and sanitize the floors and big, innovative programs, policies ent ads to different people, using Account Executive Cathlyn GonzalesAccount Executive Account Executive counters. Kelly said the “Blue and procedures, the Gastronome cameras to gauge the age range, Adviser Robert Sage Account Executive Cleaning” program employs mul- doesn’t forget the basics such as sex and attention level of people Account Executive tiple technologies, which apply a recycling. Kelly said all cardboard passing by. The smart signs are Main Line (657) 278-3373 Editorial Fax (657) 278-2702Webmaster low-level electrical charge to tap is separated from other waste in scheduled to roll out next month Advertising (657) 278-4411 E-mail: [email protected] water, transforming it into an order keep it clean (no food or in San Francisco, Los Angeles Business Manager/Adviser electrically activated water (EAW) oil contact) and more easily re- and New York. cleaning solution that breaks apart cyclable. All other waste is sent Maneesha Mithal, associate and lifts dirt from surfaces like a to its waste removal company, director of the division of privacy The Daily Titan is a student publication, printed every Monday through Thursday. The Daily magnet. Hard surfaces can then be which sorts all glass, plastic and and identity protection for the Titan operates independently of Associated Students, College of Communications, CSUF wiped clean quickly, without leav- metal recyclables from the food Bureau of Consumer Protection, administration and the CSUF System. The Daily Titan has functioned as a public forum since ing a surface residue like chemical- waste. said consumers should be able to inception. Unless implied by the advertising party or otherwise stated, advertising in the Daily choose whether to be subject to Titan is inserted by commercial activities or ventures identified in the advertisements them- based agents. The Gastronome hopes to en- selves and not by the university. Such printing is not to be construed as written or implied “We try to leave as best eco- hance its recycling methods soon. such marketing practices. sponsorship, endorsement or investigation of such commercial enterprises. The Daily Titan friendly footprint as possible, and According to Kelly, they are work- Brief by Steven Yuan allocates one issue to each student for free. that is with our chemicals as well. ing with the CSUF Physical Plant Copyright ©2011 Daily Titan We are trying to be as chemical- to establish a composting program free as possible. Our bussers use in 2012.

Contact Us at [email protected] November 15, 2011 dailytitan.com NEWS 3 Campus Crime Map

Courtesy of CSSA Students went to Washington, D.C. in October to talk about life as a California student and explain the importance of Pell Grants.

Compiled from Nov. 3 to Nov. 9 police logs. CSSA takes on DC Courtesy of University Police. Descriptions by Debbie Ellis. This list does not represent all police events that have taken place at CSUF. California State from the budget entirely. (USSA). They received advice from Student Association The main goal of the trip was “to their members. They got “a feel for Nov. 5 (2:46 p.m.) Suspicious Mail/Package Nov. 8 (9:47 p.m.) Stolen Vehicle speak with legislators really save Pell Grants,” said Aissa D.C. and how the political landscape 1 University Hall - Small box wrapped in 4 Nutwood Parking Structure - Not found. Canchola, chair of CSSA. Speaking has been … and how we should about Pell Grants newspaper. “The item belonged to some- “A student’s Toyota was taken without with congressional members who frame our message,” Canchola said. one who worked in University Hall and permission.” wanted to hear the CSU student per- This information session equipped they had forgotten it on the first floor.” CHRISTIAN FRANCO spective was critical. the students with knowledge from Nov. 8 (9:57 p.m.) Stolen Vehicle For the Daily Titan Members of CSSA were in meet- those who knew how to work with Nov. 7 (11:31 a.m.) Traffic Stop 5 Eastside Parking Structure - Not found. The California State Student As- ings from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. to speak people in D.C. 2 Yorba Linda Boulevard/Bradford Avenue, “A student’s Honda was taken without sociation (CSSA) traveled to Wash- with a variety of people who have a The trip was filled with meetings permission.” ington, D.C. to meet with California major influence on whether or not and advisement seminars. Not only Placentia - Arrest Made. “No license.” congressional members in hopes of the grants would be cut. Greg Wash- did the CSSA receive information, Nov. 9 (2:18 p.m.) Suspicious Person convincing them to stop potential ington, president of CSSA and a it was also giving information to Nov. 7 (12:51 p.m.) Traffic Stop 6 cuts to federal Pell Grants. CSUF student, said meetings with committee members and staffers in 3 State College Boulevard/Commonwealth Visual Arts - Warned. “The transient was From Oct. 24 through Oct. 28, staff members in Senator Barbara D.C. about California students. It Avenue - Arrest Made. “No license.” instructed to leave campus as he was the seven student representatives, in- Boxer’s office helped draw attention involved “more information and ed- causing a disturbance.” cluding two Cal State Fullerton stu- to the organization. ucation on both ends,” said Olgalilia dents, spoke to as many super com- Meeting in the West Wing of the Ramirez, the director of Government mittee members as they could. This White House was one of the trip’s Relations for CSSA. is the first time since this organiza- highlights. Ronnie Cho, a member CSSA representatives stressed that tion was created that two students of the Obama administration and there are many types of students from the same CSU are serving on the liaison to young Americans, from many different backgrounds. the board at the same time. spoke with several students. In that They also stressed that cutting loan The super committee deter- meeting, the CSSA representatives amounts and Pell Grant distributions mines the budget framework for were able to “really communicate the would have an effect on some college the next 10 years. They have a lot California (student) story,” Canchola students who depend on the money of influence over students’ loans said. they receive through financial aid. and more importantly Pell Grants. Not only were they there to make The trip was a last plea from CSU These federal grants, which many a plea, the CSSA also met with the students and Canchola feels their CSU students rely on, could be cut United States Student Association voices were heard.

GNOME: Not many students know about the Gastronome bakery stocked with sweets, baked goods and ice cream ...Continued from page 1 throughout the day. Vegan and vegetarian options are also available and The building is packed during most of the hours of many students take advantage of the purchasable meal the day, especially during breakfast, which seems to be card to eat multiple meals a day. most students’ favorite meal to order at the Gastronome. “I eat three square meals a day here,” said Robert “I can make as many waffles as I want,” Smith said. “I Beck, an undeclared freshman. According to Beck, the can put on as much whipped cream as I want and that’s burger he ate there was “pretty good,” but he also knows probably why I like them so much.” where a better burger can be found in the same build- According to Smith, even though the name “Gastro- ing. nome” is a perfectly acceptable and scientific name for “The thing is, if you order at the cafe, they have much the eatery, students have already begun nicknaming the better burgers,” Beck said. building. Those who don’t have a meal plan are also welcome “Oh yeah, they call it the G-spot, the G-Nome, to enjoy the Gastronome, although their wallets might sometimes just Gnome,” Smith said. be feeling a little hungry after paying the high entry fee. Along with the many choices for breakfast, lunch For a buffet-style meal, however, some students find it and dinner, the Gastronome also features a miniature worth the price. ENERGY: Cal State Long Beach beats CSUF in efficiency

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“I think having a competition is a good incentive when it comes to young adults. I think the compe- tition was effective and it helped save a lot of energy,” she said. “When you’re competing, you al- ways compete for something, and who wouldn’t want a foosball table and a trophy?” The competitive spark was lit and even though CSUF didn’t win, the true victory was energy conser- vation. Fullerton has newer LEED Platinum-rated dorms, which are already energy friendly, so saving more energy was a bigger chal- lenge for CSUF dorm residents. Mark Hossler, 21, a finance major, said he believes the com- petition was a success even if only some dorm residents continue conserving energy. “What started out as a competi- tion could actually become a daily routine for some of the students,” said Hossler. “Small changes in the Courtesy of CSULB.edu way we do things can help in the CSULB was the winner in a month-long competition called “Energy Savers Do It in long run.” the Dark.” This is the first time CSUF participated in the competition.

dailytitan.com/news dailytitan.com November 15, 2011 4 OPINION Frisk Me by CHARLOTTE KNIGHT “Let’s get personal” Nineteen problems and they’re still counting…

Michelle Duggar, came blatantly obvious when you nearly lost your life giving birth Congratulations on being preg- to your last daughter. Your body nant with your 20th child! Not is supposed to be reaching meno- only is TLC’s 19 Kids and Count- pause, not preparing itself to pop ing going to have to make a third out more children. If an emergency name change to keep up with you C-section wasn’t performed three and Jim Bob, but you also have and a half months early, you would to come up with a name start- have died. ing with the letter “J” that your You suffered from gall bladder other 19 kids and husband don’t complications and preeclampsia, have already! What a conundrum, where your blood pressure went Michelle! But don’t worry, I have through the roof and protein was Courtesy of MCT some good suggestions: found in your urine. Women who The Duggar family continues to grow larger despite the many health scares that plagued Michelle during her last pregnancy. She’s yet again putting her family at risk of losing a mother. Jewel, Jacquelyn, Jared, Jeffrey, have suffered this in one pregnancy Julie, Jamison, Joan, June, Janette, run a high risk of suffering it again “in God’s hands” without a decent door closed during the day and age of 40 have a 1-in-30 chance of to soccer practice or attend the- Julian, Jasmine… hell, you can in another pregnancy. method of birth control that’s actu- open at night. They know I’m being born with Down syndrome, ater productions. God won’t make even catch the whole world off On top of that, women who have ally been proven to work is nothing deathly afraid of the little white or another chromosomal disor- home-cooked meals. God won’t guard and give it a name like Jorge, had multiple vaginal pregnancies short of moronic. roots that sprout out of potatoes. der. It’s hard to believe you weren’t read your kids bedtime stories. God Julio or Juanita. What a twist! may have excessive bleeding when Yes, Jesus does love the little chil- They also remember a couple made aware of this by a doctor at won’t be helping with financial bur- Let me tell you, Mrs. Duggar— the uterus has difficulty contracting dren of the world. “Red and yellow, hundred more insignificant facts least a few years ago. dens. God won’t be sitting in the the alliteration is the only thing to its normal size, which can lead black and white, they are precious about me—facts that don’t mat- You know full well that your fu- front row at your next child’s wed- that’s cute about your situation. to an emergency hysterectomy. At in his sight,” states the politically ter to anyone else in the long run, ture child’s health—and possibly ding. God won’t hold and kiss your In all seriousness, you should be your age, gestational diabetes is also incorrect song. And I would hope but facts that are vital to how I go its life—could be at risk simply be- children and tell them how much ashamed that you and your hus- a possibility. that as parents, you would have a about my day-to-day life. cause of the way your body is aging, he loves them. God won’t be the band are putting your relationships If your reproductive system strong love of children too. But do Can you remember each indi- but you decide to go ahead and put mother your children need right with your entire family in jeopardy. could talk, it would be screaming, you really? vidual child’s favorite sport? Fa- your uterus “in God’s hands” any- here, right now. God isn’t respon- “I know that my mommy years “YOU ARE DONE, vorite food? Celebrity way; is that love? If you truly want sible for these little simplicities that are probably numbered and I don’t BITCH!” Why are you crush? Michelle, can to love a child the way God loves mean the world to your children. know how many more children making the conscious If your reproductive system could you recall each child’s children, you’ll focus on the abnor- They’re not your eldest children’s God will see fit to give me,” you decision to ignore it? talk, it would be screaming, ‘YOU health history off the mally large family you already have responsibilities. They’re yours and told RadarOnline.com last May. And for the record, ARE DONE, BITCH!’ Why are you making the top of your head? Be- and understand that the rest of your Jim Bob’s, and he would have one “We asked the Lord to give us a if you have a greater conscious decision to ignore it? cause if you did, you eggs are better left unfertilized. hell of a time figuring that mess love of children the way he loves education beyond mid- would remember your Oh, and let me tell you what out all by himself, should the children. That is something that dle school, you would daughter Josie’s health the Lord will have in store for worst happen. we’ve prayed about and we’ll just know for a fact that history. you and your family if the worst I’m not one to criticize an- see what the Lord has in store for God doesn’t give anyone children. My parents know more than my She was born about 14 weeks should happen. other’s religious beliefs. But when our family in the future.” He doesn’t give life. Mommy name, age, what school I’m attend- premature. She suffered from a Let’s pretend the same scenario those beliefs interfere with sound Do you realize how many things and Daddy do. The only thing ing and where my place of employ- bowel perforation and had to be with Josie happened all over again logic, that’s when someone should are wrong with this quote? I’m go- God is responsible for is giving ment is. They know I have a strong admitted to the hospital at least with this child—only this time, the have the balls to stand up and say, ing to pick this paragraph apart to you the tools necessary for giving hatred for the color pink. twice because her vital signs failed. doctors weren’t able to save your “Enough is enough.” make it easier for you to see the stu- life. Jim Bob’s sperm planting a They remember who my best She was lucky that was all she life, or the life of Kid No. 20. Actu- Here’s some sound logic for pidity of your logic. wiggling little flag in your egg was friend’s friend’s cousin’s friend is suffered, but we still have to wait ally, he won’t have much in store, you, Mrs. Duggar: If you can af- Your mommy years aren’t num- not an act of some higher deity— and the drama that went down and see how her mental state of surprisingly. ford to take care of 20 children, bered, Michelle. You’re 45. Your it’s a biological outcome. between us a few weeks ago. They mind is once she begins schooling. God won’t put Band-Aids on cut you and Jim Bob can afford to get mommy years are gone. That be- So leaving your family planning know I like having my bedroom Children born to mothers over the knees. God won’t drive your kids him a vasectomy. Community college More money, might be a better fit more problems Some high school college average less than half than graduates need to take a public, four-year institution and ALEXANDER APODACA one-tenth of a private school, ac- Daily Titan to create a wider awareness of baby steps toward a cording to the American Associa- discrimination against the LGBT university experience tion of Community Colleges. The fairy tale goes like this: Kim community of lesbians, gays, bi- Nearly 80 percent of students Kardashian got engaged to Kris sexuals and transgenders. VAN JOHNSTONE will change their major at some Humphries of the New Jersey Nets Also, according to LookToThe- Daily Titan point while attending college. in May 2011 and they were mar- Stars.org, Kardashian is a supporter Some students will change their ried three months later Aug. 20, of the Dream Foundation, Ameri- We all, of course, love going to major two to three times, which 2011. Then 72 days later, Oct. 31, can Foundation for AIDS research, school here at Cal State Fullerton. can leave indecisive students with 2011, Kardashian filed for divorce, Diamond Empowerment Fund, But how many students actually a hefty bill. claiming irreconcilable differences. Generation Rescue, I Heart My began their college experience at When attending a community The very public marriage and Girlfriends, Mattel Children’s Hos- this fine institution? college, changing your major is then very public divorce have led to pital, Nancy Davis Foundation for Many people started out at not quite as big of a deal. accusations of her entire marriage Multiple Sclerosis, Operation Once some sort of community college Classes are cheap and give stu- being a sham for both Kardashian in a Lifetime, Skin Cancer Founda- and then transferred here. dents more of an opportunity to and E!, both of which profited tion, Soles4Souls, The Salvation But what explore differ- from the televised wedding. Army and True Colors Fund, all of exactly are the ent career fields According to Dorothy Cascer- which would probably love a cut of advantages of without be- ceri, Intouch Weekly senior edi- the $18 million. starting out at a With community ing financially tor, Kardashian made $15 million Another way Kardashian could two-year school? colleges available killed. from E! for the two-part wedding use her newly acquired $18 mil- It may not be to everyone, this gives No matter special and another $3 million for lion is through the D-A-S-H fash- that glamorous students the chance to build how smart or the rights to her wedding photos. ion boutique. school all of the up their GPAs and get into a motivated stu- Don’t forget about the 20.5 carat D-A-S-H is a clothing store with overachievers four-year university... dents are, they platinum engagement ring that, three locations owned by Kardashi- got into right are going to according to Msnbc.com, is worth an and her two sisters Kourtney and out of high have to meet close to $1 million. Khloe. The clothing store could use school, but at- their general CAMILLE TARAZON / Daily Titan With all of that said, what should the money to donate its inventory tending your local community col- graduation requirements. The costs of college may be reason enough to attend a community college for two years. Kardashian do with the money she to the needy who can’t afford new lege may be the logical choice. These classes are going to be the made off of her wedding? clothes. And as for the high-priced Anyone who attends their lo- same no matter where a student university with its high costs. The admission standards are If it were up to comedian and designer dresses that D-A-S-H has, cal community college is going to goes to school. Living with mom and dad at lower for transfer students, so Twitter sensation Rob Delaney, it it can donate prom dresses to the have the exact same opportunities Community colleges offer the home for a couple extra years will whatever major you decide on you should all go to him. According to young teens for their school dances. given to those who attend a four- same classes at this level as any go a long way in making up that will have a better chance of being Delaney’s official Twitter account, It just seems a little fishy that the year university. major university does, but at half huge financial hole you’re putting accepted to a four-year university, he is suing Kardashian and her cor- two-part Kardashian wedding first One of the biggest advantages the cost. yourself into. even if the major is impacted. porate handlers for the $18 million aired on E! Oct. 9 and 10 and then of attending a community college A student could also save mon- Going to school is going to cost Obtaining a four-year degree by she made in profit for subjecting just three weeks after, Kardashian is having the opportunity to save ey by living at home. money no matter what, but stu- going to a community college first the country to her 72-day sham filed for divorce. massive amounts of money com- Room and board can make a dents can significantly cut their will be just as valid as someone marriage and divorce. A normal person would have pared to a higher priced university. significant dent in your savings ac- future debt by attending a local who did not. Delaney plans on representing stopped the airing of a wedding if Tuition and fees at a community count while attending a four-year community college first. It is not a shameful decision to himself in the lawsuit, an idea that he or she knew the marriage wasn’t Not everyone had a 4.0 GPA attend a community college, save might not work out too well against going to last, but then again, there and was part of the honor roll some tuition money and build up Kardashian’s high-priced lawyers. was profit to be made. A very pri- while attending high school. your GPA. However, even if Delaney loses vate moment in a marriage is the With community colleges avail- Anyone who wants to obtain a the case, Kardashian still needs to wedding day and everyone in the able to everyone, this gives students degree will eventually have to at- prove to the public and to her fans world could see it. the chance to build up their GPAs tend a four-year university. that the wedding wasn’t done just Kim Kardashian’s wedding and get into a four-year university Starting the process of obtain- for show. may have not been a sham, but upon receiving an AA degree. ing a degree at a community col- One way she could do this is by Kardashian owes it to her fans to When it comes time to trans- lege may be the way to go and may using the $18 million to further prove it. She needs to do some- fer, each community college has be extremely beneficial to students promote her Give a Damn cam- thing constructive with her money a transfer center with counselors in the long run. paign. The Give a Damn campaign and donate it. who can help you pinpoint which And who’s not looking to save a was launched by both Kardashian Otherwise, she’ll just be the sto- schools and major are right for you. few bucks these days? and Cyndi Lauper in April 2010 ry of the girl who cried “wedding.”

Contact Us at [email protected] November 15, 2011 dailytitan.com OPINION 5 More than just a pretty face: a role model too Even with the perfect body and her blond hair, Barbie does it all and excels at it

AJAI SPELLMAN positive approach to viewing Barbie?” For the Daily Titan “I think that as women get older, their thoughts on their per- She is highly noted for her sonal image changes. curves, blond hair, blue eyes and “I feel that the American society pink lips. She weighs in at 7.25 puts a lot of pressure on women ounces, 11.5 inches tall and her to be skinny and look great at all measurements are 5 inches (bust), times,” said Michelle Sanchez, 25, 3 ¼ inches (waist), and 5 3/16 a criminal justice major. inches (hips). “I think that women should Born March 9, 1959, in Wil- accept Barbie as a childhood doll low, Wis., and obtaining over 125 that they once played with and careers and counting, she is a cul- leave it at that. tural icon that goes by the name Yes, she is beautiful, but there’s of Barbie Millicent Roberts, or, as more to being a woman than hav- we like to refer to her as, “Barbie.” ing a small waist and large breasts According to HiddenHalo.com, like Barbie,” she said. “Barbie, with her blond hair and But is Barbie just an image that shapely figure, has been a subject pressures women to look a certain of controversy for many years; way? A lot of women believe Bar- feminists say Barbie is the part of bie is more than just curves and a the cause of worldwide eating dis- pretty face. orders, low self- These certain esteem and false individuals view perceptions of Women would also Barbie as a mo- beauty.” argue that along tivator who en- Courtesy of MCT The website with her poise and ability courages young Barbie’s been a lawyer, a doctor, an astronaut, a teacher and has even worked at a fast-food joint. She’s tested out a full range of careers that challenge young girls to open their imaginations. further states, to remain self-governing, girls everywhere “They argue that Barbie teaches women that to have a dream ken through the gender barrier, to stand on their own as women. pendent and fabulous, Barbie has When it comes to living healthy, these things re- and to work very becoming a NASCAR driver, pilot “There are many different types also been a very influential patriot Barbie has displayed the impor- sult in harmful it is ok to stand on their hard to see that and (even) president!” of dolls and a lot has changed for America. tance of doing so by joining the effects on young own. dream become a Women would also argue that since I was a child. I think that She has been a member of the health industry as a trainer, dancer girls’ future im- reality. along with her poise and ability Barbie is a good role model. She is United States Air Force, Marine and aerobics teacher. ages of life. As com- to remain self-governing, Barbie slim, beautiful and independent. Corps, Navy and Army. She has also inspired women to “Contrary to certain percep- mented on Yahoo, “Barbie, first teaches women that it is OK to Although she has Ken, you never Along with her role as a patriot, value the important things in life tions, living the Barbie fantasy is and foremost, has been the ulti- stand on their own. hear that Ken controlled her life she encourages young girls to get by being a good friend to Christie, not a bad dream for young girls to mate ‘career woman.’ She has held Sanchez too believes Barbie is a choices or bought a car for her,” an education through her years an exceptional big sister to Skip- aspire to. a (number) of positions over the good role model, and she teaches Sanchez said. spent as teacher, student, lawyer per and Todd, and a fun, loving “Why can’t feminists take a more years and in many cases has bro- young girls that it is OK for them While managing to stay inde- and a doctor. girlfriend to Ken. Spell-check is there Christians aren’t the only intolerant ones for a reason, folks DAVID HOOD Daily Titan rancy which asserts that though hand and not make a judgement treme tolerance. On a side note, No matter how smart mar thing. We’re not trying to say the Bible was written by humans, on him or her. Jesus hung out with the social out- you are, your spelling you’re stupid, we’re just trying to say I have long held the belief that it was “divinely inspired” by God, For by the same “right” that you cast of His day. errors on social net- that when you publish something education is the exposure and ac- meaning that He either wrote it or subscribe to by attending protests, If He were alive today, He would with three misspellings and four quisition of different ideas, con- He somehow physically made the participating in rallies or even post- eat dinner with homosexuals, go to works prove otherwise grammar mistakes in front of all of cepts and world views. biblical authors to write the things ing on blogs, you are claiming he frat parties, sit in at Occupy pro- your friends on Facebook, it forces Education is intended to broad- that they did. I wholly disagree or she has “no right” to his or her tests and would genuinely want to JAMES BEAN people to think you’re stupid. en one’s presuppositions and thus with this statement. opinion. Below that surface is a de- get to know you. Daily Titan You might be the smartest and appreciate, or at the very least ac- The reasons why are not to be sire to share a truth that all Chris- Therefore, it is by the educational most literate person on this side of the knowledge the validity of various discussed here. But just because I tians share. The message is extreme process that we all can become more Y shouldnt peeps rite like imbeciles Atlantic Ocean, but everyone reading beliefs and belief systems. Aristo- reject the Doctrine of Inerrancy because these individuals’ despera- tolerant. And it is by the education- on the interwebz? No one wants to a poorly phrased status gets the same tle once said, “It is the mark of an does not automatically mean I am tion to help is also extreme. al process that we can, on a scholarly have to call the grammar police, and voice in their head when they’re read- educated mind to entertain an idea not a Christian. For those “street preachers,” they level, accept or reject the teachings everyone hates that one friend who ing it, and the voice doesn’t sound like without accepting it.” Therefore, in Belief in God and acceptance of believe they have the antidote to of Christianity. But it is only at the scours over your every post searching Stephen Hawking. the journey to become educated, as what Jesus did and the full range of the world’s emotional turmoil. And end of that process should one make for punctuation errors. It’s as easy to judge as someone it is the ultimate goal of college, we those implications are what make a for him or her, disseminating that an educated decision. Still though, in an online forum who’s wearing pajamas in public. must all come to a place where we Christian a Christian. Subscribing antidote is a life goal. All in all, I call all Christians (like Facebook or Twitter) shouldn’t The moment they see “gowin 2 teh entertain ideas and reject them— to the belief that His “Word” is di- Ruling that out is the same crime to examine what they believe and correct spelling, punctuation and moveez latr. Mite c jack n jill, lolzers!” and sometimes accept them. vinely inspired is not a prerequisite. many have claimed they have com- analyze why. For non-Christians, I use of the human language be some- people immediately form a 10-second And so it is at this point I must As a result, the passages we make mitted: judgement without reason would hope you would not judge thing to be con- opinion of who assert that Christianity is misun- out to say what we think them and “intolerance.” us for things you do not fully un- cerned with? you are and what derstood, from those who profess to say probably aren’t what the The hypocrisy that angers me is derstand. And while I fully realize a I’m not talk- your values are. to be Christians and those who author(s) are saying at all; it is by when those who do not understand lot of Christians today and many in ing about the Sure, it’s easy to say, Even blogs are outspoken about rejecting it. the exegetical (not eisegetical) and Christianity claim they do and call the past have made grave mistakes, private messages “It’s just Facebook, like Failbook. While many have very valid gen- hermeneutical process that should us “intolerant,” when, if they were it was not because of their faith, as between friends. it doesn’t matter in real life,” com have been eral objections to Christianity, and guide the interpretation and, ul- to dig a little deeper, they would they claim, but of selfishness. Jesus My own space- but those who say that are set up specifi- so reject it, I feel the centrality of timately, application of passages find that Christianity and the char- has nothing to be sorry for, but bar timing is clinging to a fantasy world. cally to ridi- Christianity is misunderstood. in the Bible. With those things as acter of Jesus Christ is one of ex- Christians do. woefully inaccu- cule those who For those who claim to be Chris- my fundamental core, I have no rate when typing make particular tians, it should come as no surprise problem making statements like, quickly (lead- grammar asses that the leading cause of atheism “Paul probably didn’t write 1 and ingt ot ext thats of themselves. today is Christians. Why? Because 2 Timothy.” Or even, “Jesus prob- eriously looksliketh is) and my friends We’re not asking that you scour a in a lot of ways we are as judge- ably didn’t say—insert Jesus saying have gotten used to decoding my fran- dictionary to find the proper spelling mental as those who are not say we here—that verbatim.” tic ramblings. of “arrythmia,” nor are we asking to are. We have our “Christian” par- Going back to my former argu- When on an online forum, your cite your sources. ties, “Christian” music, “Christian” ment, if these verses are not, in fact, voice is essentially what you type. Al- We’re just saying that Facebook is T-shirts, “Christian” culture. This imperatively commanding us to do though it might seem anal to sweat more than just a private journal and culture both ostensibly rejects and or do not do something, then how the grammar stuff, the ones who are those who are reading your words are despises “the world.” can we claim what we believe their trying to polish your English are truly your friends, colleagues and possible The precept of “be in the world implications to be? It hardly seems trying to help. future employers. but not of the world” most Evan- possible that by using reasoning This might seem unrelated at first, Sure, it’s easy to say, “It’s just Face- gelical Christians draw from Ro- and logic we can come to faulty but there was a period in junior high book, it doesn’t matter in real life,” mans 12:2, “Do not conform to conclusions on the text of the Bible school when all I wore were pajamas. but those who say that are clinging the pattern of this world, but be by all the criteria of higher biblical Morning, noon, night. Inside the to a fantasy world. In the same way transformed by the renewing of criticism. house, outside the house. At a restau- the professionalism of your attire your mind. Then you will be able The specific value claim I am rant, at the mall. Pajamas. matters at a job interview, your abil- to test and approve what God’s will arguing against is the notion that It wasn’t until senior year when I ity to correctly string words together is—his good, pleasing and perfect we are not to be “of the world.” I was told by my mother that wearing matters online. will.” And on the surface (being encourage (or better, challenge) pajamas in public all day would give In a world where real life is very English), this definitely supports all Christians to, by the aforemen- other people the wrong impression of rapidly merging with the online the precept. tioned exegetical and hermeneuti- who I was. People judge, people make world, we may be facing an online But underneath it all, this verse cal process, research the meaning(s) snap judgements and people thought future. When communication boils along with myriad others found of passages that Evangelical Chris- I was homeless. down to purely written thoughts, in James and the Gospel of John tian culture dearly clings to. It wasn’t a cute Disney movie where your keyboard shortcuts and lack of aren’t saying what we’re meaning For those who do not subscribe the most attractive girl in class secretly capitalization might be akin to show- them to say. to the Christian faith, all I would loved me and lured me out of my ing up for your first day of work in Now at this juncture I have to challenge you to is simply this: do pajama-clad shell, and it wasn’t that your pajamas. explain some of my presupposi- not, by any chance of logic, claim other Disney movie where everyone So whether it be an email to a tional beliefs. The meaning of the that you know all there is to know in school wore pajamas the next day possible employer or a 140-charac- word “bible” is simply “a collection about Christianity and its implica- to help me learn it was OK to be my- ter review of the concert you just of books.” It comes from the same tions. As a result, when someone self. It was reality and nobody wanted saw, remember that decent grammar Latin root where we get the word comes outside the Humanities to be my friend because my pajamas and spelling might be one of the “biblioteca” from, in Spanish, “li- Building and starts spewing out were smelly. only tools you have left to make a brary.” Most Evangelical Christians rubbish about going to Hell and Now, let’s jump back to the gram- good impression. prescribe to the Doctrine of Iner- whatnot, I urge you to stay your

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Reviews Detour showcases the best in arts and entertainment, including theater, concerts and video games Theater Game The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

ence. The frigid atmosphere portrayed in the game will leave the player feeling cold. The howl of wild wolves will send chills of fear down the player’s spine. Skyrim starts off in a familiar way for fans of The El- IAN WHEELER der Scrolls series: in chains. From humble beginnings, the Daily Titan anonymous prisoner befriends a network of people who put the main character in position to continue on with Grim, unforgiving, deadly. This is the world of The El- the main story. der Scrolls V: Skyrim, one of the most anticipated games Eventually the player learns that he is Dragonborn and of the year. shares a bond with the dragons, who were once thought The player awakens on a cart, hands bound, recently extinct and are now plaguing the land, randomly attack- captured with a rabble of bandits. The cart rolls into a ing settlements and cities. town. A few minutes later, a fellow prisoner is graphically The player will also find Skyrim in the middle of a civil beheaded and the player’s head is put on the execution war–on one side, the Imperial Legion, fighting to main- block just before a dragon attacks the settlement, killing tain the centralized order of the Empire, on the other side, almost everyone and destroying the entire town. the Stormcloaks, a rebel force fighting for the sovereignty The Elder Scrolls series has come a long way since the re- of Skyrim and the eradication of the Imperials. And of lease of The Elder Scrolls: Arena in 1994. Many have been course, the player may choose to fight for one side, the anxiously awaiting Skyrim since the release of The Elder other or to not participate at all. Scrolls IV: Oblivion in 2006, which was a great game, but Skyrim gives players a huge amount of freedom, a qual- was far from perfect. The events ofSkyrim take place 200 ity vital in a good RPG (role-playing game), the sense that Oh, living on a prayer years after Oblivion. they can go anywhere and do anything. The game is immersive and enveloping, with a strong, For example, they can choose to make their own armor voice forces him to speak in a piercing so believable that with the wrong cast exciting main story and probably hundreds of side quests, out of raw materials gathered from the world or they can and child-like tone. could end up being silly. ranging from playing tag with children, to plundering a purchase the armor from a blacksmith. If they wanted, The story may sound familiar to Actors Jennifer Tate, Charlotte those who’ve seen the movie Simon Evelyn Williams and Goran Tenny shipwreck, to slaying dragons. they could steal the armor from the blacksmith, or even GILLIAN HADLAND Skyrim is visually stunning. Character models move murder the blacksmith, and then take it. Daily Titan Birch, which was loosely based on the Norquist were fantastic in delivering novel. comedic performances. Norquist’s fluidly through the immense world. The player’s depth There is almost nothing bad to be said aboutSkyrim . Cal State Fullerton’s newest theater “I saw the show solely based on the first character, Mr. Fish, was wonder- perception is much greater than past titles, letting in more Sometimes there are bouts of unexplained lag and occa- production debuts as a play centered fact that it’s the story that inspired fully creepy, and there was a sense of of the beautiful backdrop of mountains and forests. sional texture loading problems, but nothing that can’t be on friendship and faith. A Prayer Simon Birch. The similarities I saw longing whenever he would leave the The game’s score is also amazing, putting a Nordic spin patched. This game is polished. for Owen Meany opened Friday to a tonight were uncanny!” said CSUF stage. on old Elder Scrolls classics and adding new heart-pound- The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is by far the best RPG packed theater, which was buzzing student Nick Naveda, 23. Actor David Contreras was heart- ing pieces that make the heat of battle feel that much on the map right now, with a mix of thrilling action, with excitement and curiosity. The action of the play focuses on breaking in his role as Owen Meany. more epic. visuals, sound, a mysterious main story and endless Mark Roe, a senior in the Radio- Owen’s persistent beliefs that he is His high-pitched voice left a question- Skyrim’s graphics give players a more realistic experi- side-story possibilities. TV-Film Department, was curious to indeed “God’s instrument,” bringing able feeling at the beginning, but once see how CSUF’s performance of the about prominent themes dealing with his voice began weaving in and out of play differed from the vision he’s con- belief and camaraderie. Director Pat- every scene, it became almost com- ame all of uty odern arfare jured from the original book. rick Pearson believes the content of forting. His performance and talent G C D : M W 3 “I’ve read the book before, and I the play is about the power of friend- was truly a rarity to find in any college an SAS commando and a Russian weapons makes players feel much fell in love with it immediately,” said ship, faith and family. theater program. Secret Service agent. While the plot more attached to their piece. Roe. “When I saw that our school “I hope the play reminds the audi- A definite standout in the show was twists and turns can be difficult to The game includes a total of 16 was doing the adapted play version, I ence of how beautiful, life-changing actor Ben LaMontagne-Schenck, who follow, Modern Warfare 3’s storyline maps that can be played with all of just had to see what they were going and amazing a friendship can be,” said was given three small roles and honest- ANDERS HOWMANN Daily Titan is a marked improvement over its the game’s modes, including sur- to do with the story. I’m really hop- Pearson. “The journey of John and ly was one of the best actors onstage. predecessor. vival. While I haven’t had the time ing they’ve been able to hold onto the Owen, like the journey of any friends, His performance deserves a lot of cred- With over 6.5 million copies sold Even though the five-hour cam- to play the cooperative modes ex- original message of the story.” is as individual, remarkable and spe- it and applause, especially for his Boy in the first 24 hours and Activision paign is action packed and well de- tensively, Survival and Spec Ops are The novel of same name was pub- cial as the two friends themselves. No One character, who was incredibly earning $400 million in revenue veloped, I found myself becoming great additions to the game. lished by John Irving in 1989 and tells two friendships are exactly alike, and reminiscent of Jim Carey’s character, overnight from sales in the United fatigued from the plot’s constant With the game’s release, Activision the story of John Wheelwright, the that’s what makes them so wonderful a snotty child named Parnell, on the States and the United Kingdom, Call stream of pitched battles. While In- launched a social networking hub In Living Color narrator, and his childhood friend, and so necessary.” television show, . of Duty Modern Warfare 3 is the en- finity Ward, the game’s developer, that Call of Duty fans called Call of A Prayer for Owen Meany Owen Meany. Owen was born with Pearson has produced a play that is a must- tertainment equivalent of Mike Ty- tried to pace the action by includ- Duty Elite. The service allows players two strange conditions–his growth is reminds the audience the impor- see for everyone on campus. Its mes- son. The award-winning release was ing stealth and vehicle-oriented to organize into teams called “clans,” stunted, leaving him unusually tiny tance of friendship. The entire cast sage of faith is incredibly poignant the most successful opening night for compete in tournaments, analyze as a child and adult, and his damaged was wonderful at making a premise and never feels fake. any entertainment product, ever. their performance of the course of These results are not without ‘Modern Warfare 3’ is a their career and look at heat maps to grounds, however. Modern Warfare 3 must-buy for fans of the see where they are dying the most in is one of the best shooters this year. series. The single-player multi-player matches. It upholds Call of Duty’s reputation is satisfying and the Everyone who purchases Modern of having smooth gun play, thrilling multi-player will keep Warfare 3 has access to Elite, but single-player campaign and incred- players coming. more serious fans can purchase a ibly addictive multi-player gaming. premium membership that allows This is not to say the game is them to win prizes, get free access to perfect. While Modern Warfare 3 is downloadable maps and watch vid- excellent, it does not innovate on its missions, the gameplay of these seg- eos on how to improve their game. wildly successful formula. The sin- ments wasn’t different enough to While Elite seems like an inven- gle-player game play is very similar give me a second wind. Should play- tive and useful service, it might not to Modern Warfare 2 and the multi- ers get tired of mowing down endless be worth the $50 price tag for a player simply gives players new hordes of Russian soldiers, the series’ year-long membership. However, if maps, unlocks and game modes. signature multi-player provides an players are planning to purchase the While it doesn’t break new ground, excellent distraction. game’s four planned map packs that Modern Warfare 3 is the most pol- With standard adversarial multi- will release in the coming year, the ished and full-featured Call of Duty player gaming, cooperative Spec service might be worth it. yet. Ops mode and the new Survival Modern Warfare 3 is a must-buy The single-player campaign picks mode, Modern Warfare 3 is going for fans of the series. The single- up right where the last Modern War- to keep shooter junkies addicted for player is satisfying and the multi- fare left off. The United States and months. As players capture flags, player will keep players coming back Russia are embroiled in a war on plant bombs and kill opponents, the for more well into next year. Howev- the East Coast and Captain Price game is constantly rewarding players er, if you were bored with the Call of and Soap MacTavish, the two main with guns, perks and upgrades. Duty formula after Modern Warfare protagonists of the Modern Warfare The new Strike Package kill streak 2, its unlikely that the newest install- series, are trying to hunt down the and gun leveling systems change the ment will change your mind. war’s instigator, Vladimir Makarov. game up for the better. The differ- The story puts the player in the ent Strike Packages allow players shoes of a number of different sol- to mold their kill-streak rewards dailytitan.com/mw3/ diers around the globe, including to their play-style and leveling-up

Concert Steel Pulse jam out at Hollywood Park

the right direction ... World peace is the best solution, say we talking ‘bout Obama.” Steel Pulse met Obama shortly afterward. ANDREA AYALA The band was also involved in a benefit song for Haiti Daily Titan titled, “Hold on 4 Haiti.” The lyrics stated, “I know it’s easy to say you got to keep Popular British reggae group Steel Pulse inspired audi- your head up high, but we truly sympathize with your frus- ences with their appearance at Hollywood Park Friday. The tration.” seven-member band has been around since the late 1970s. David Hinds, lead singer of Steel Pulse, wrote the song While horse races are not typical openers for bands, fans shortly after the earthquake, with all proceeds donated to of Steel Pulse were entertained by a riveting match. With a benefit Haiti after the disaster. beautiful lake and large, open green fields as a background, Unlike other venues, Hollywood Park provided a relaxed audiences sat at the edge of their seats as horses ran neck and atmosphere in which fans could linger in and out of the neck throughout the entire match. concert, perhaps to spend some time grubbing on the vari- By the end of the races, the expressions on people’s faces ous food trucks made available to fans. Options such as a ranged from thoroughly ecstatic to nearly sick with disap- grilled-cheese truck and a Mexican-Asian fusion food truck pointment. satisfied fans with their savory tastes. Weather forecasters predicted a 50 percent chance of rain The legendary Hollywood Park, founded under the but Friday, audiences were lucky enough not to have it rain chairmanship of Jack L. Warner with original shareholders for Steel Pulse’s performance, which was held outside on including Sam Goldwyn and Walt Disney, is one of Los a large and beautiful lawn adjacent to the race track. The Angeles’ oldest gems. Its inaugural Hollywood Gold Cup, Grammy Award winners opened the show with laid-back for example, was won by the also legendary “Seabiscuit” beats as fans cheered when Steel Pulse said, “Thanks for in 1938. Since then, the horse track and venue has hosted having us Los Angeles.” many popular horse races and concerts. The Steel Pulse sound has been described as “relaxing” Hollywood Park seemed to be an ideal place to be as and “chill.” The band’s energetic and ecstatic performance Steel Pulse asked fans at precisely 11:11 p.m. to make a gave good vibrations to the crowd who swayed to the music. wish, which was met with more cheers and applause. Steel Pulse, who has been known to be a politically-aware Despite chilly November temperatures and cool breezes, group, supports many causes and issues. In 2008, for ex- Steel Pulse’s warm and relaxed melodies, combined with the ample, they came out with a song titled, “Vote Barack.” steady beating of the drums, seemed to transport audiences The lyrics stated, “Vote Barack, Barack, put the country in to the warm Caribbean.

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The Cal State Fullerton The visiting Titans were The Cal State Fullerton women’s volleyball team defeat- taken down by the Pacific Ti- cross-country team conclud- ed the UC Davis Aggies 3-2 in gers in a five-set victory in Big ed its season Saturday at the a comeback victory on the road West Conference volleyball at NCAA West Regional Champi- the Alex G. Spanos Center Sat- Friday. onship Meet in Palo Alto, Ca- urday. The victory improved the The 3-2 win for the Tigers lif. on the Stanford University Titans’ record to 12-14 overall moved Pacific past the Titans golf course. Overall, the men and brings them to .500 at 7-7 in Big West standings to 17- finished 22nd and the women in Big West Conference games. 11 overall and 8-7 in Big West. 29th among the 31 squads The Titans, who have won For Cal State Fullerton, the loss competing. three of their last four, lost the dropped the Titans to 12-15 In the men’s championship, first two sets (18-25, 17-25) to overall and 7-8 in Big West. Stanford narrowly defeated the Aggies going into the break. Jennifer Sanders and Megan Portland while Washington Birch each recorded 16 kills to But the Titans gathered won the women’s champion- lead Pacific while a strong per- themselves after the break by formance was wasted by Fuller- ship, outpacing Arizona and winning three consecutive sets ton’s Kayla Neto, who posted a Stanford. (25-23, 25-18, 15-12). 21-kill, 19-dig stat line in the Junior Tyler Reed led the Junior outside hitter Kayla loss (25-22, 25-22, 22-25, 20- way for the Titan men, finish- Neto led the way with 21 kills 25, 11-15). ing 81st in the 10k event with and 20 digs in the come-from- Jennifer Edmond added 15 31:06. Senior Grace Gonzalez behind victory. kills and Ayana Whitaker con- paced the women’s team, fin- Neto was joined in double- nected for 10 kills in support of ishing 131st in the 6k event Neto. figure kills by Leah Maurer with 22:36. The Titans held an 8.0-6.0 (14), Jennifer Edmond (10) blocking advantage and were Rounding out the top three and Bre Moreland (10). led by senior Leah Maurer, who for the men is freshman Marco Maurer hit .214 on the night Zaragoza at 31:30 and junior For the Daily Titan had six blocks (2 solos). For the ROBERT HUSKEY / and had seven digs and two Tigers, Sanders led at the net John Carrell at 31:40 placing Gabrielle Dewberry (bottom left in blue), Leah Maurer (number 11), Kayla Neto (number 4) and Leah Best (number 3) stand blocks. Moreland had a double- with three blocks. 99th and 105th, respectively. during the National Anthem earlier this season. The team will finish off the season with home games against UC Irvine and Hawaii. double, logging 10 digs and a Senior setter Andrea Ragan Rounding out the top three had a match-high 52 assists and women are sophomore Lauren ...Continued from page 1 Serve Receive solo block. Andrea Ragan also Getting the ball within the 10-foot line will give setter Ra- had a double-double with a 22 digs. McIntyre at 23:12 and junior The Titans have two matches gan the chance to do what she does best: dish out assists and 50-assist, 18-dig night. Casey Candalaria at 23:28 remaining and will host UC any defense, including ranked University of Hawaii’s War- run effective plays. As aforementioned, aces kill momentum. placing 169th and 180th, re- It’s the third straight loss for Irvine in the final Big West rior defense. If the Titans hope to come back like they did against UC the Aggies, and their sixth in spectively. Davis, they need to receive the ball well to set up an effective contest and will host nationally the last eight contests. The NCAA Cross-Country Defense offense. ranked Hawaii the following Championships take place Although the national tournament and the conference By passing the ball behind the 10-foot line, it confines the Their record drops to 20-9 weekend in the season finale at championship are out of reach for the Titans, the saying offense to two predictable plays: the pipe in for the middle overall and 6-8 in league play. Titan Gym. Monday in Indiana. “Defense wins championships” still applies. back and the outside hitter for a high four. Brief by Clark Pagaduan Brief by Steven Yuan Brief by Clark Pagaduan The Titans as a team have to continue digging the ball, spearheaded by defensive specialist Gabrielle Dew- Start Strong berry with her strong, over-30 digging nights the last few Coming out strong and enthusiasm is the name of the matches. game in volleyball. When emotions run through every vein At the net, soft blocks are better than no blocks. Every and every play, the grand Orange Curtain waves and cheers hit needs to be contested to give the back-row defense a in thunderous applause. When a kill means more than a sta- ‘Campus Huddle’ and better chance to pick the ball up. tistic and a block makes a roof, the momentum shifts and W’s become more imminent. A sluggish start yields sluggish Serving results. Like they did against UC Riverside, the Titans’ recur- the Heisman hopefuls ring game plan of serving strategically short, then deep, Finishing Well then hard should also make the board for key points for Never give up. Volleyball has always been a sport where Quarterbacks reign the remaining pair of matches. the underdog can win. Best personified by CSUF’s last two in our look at the race Also, serving to gain an ace should always be the mind- matches, the underdog after the second set won. Against Pa- set for any volleyball player. An ace degrades a team and cific, the Titans let them come back. Against UC Davis, the for college football’s shifts momentum to the serving side. In college, momen- Titans didn’t give up and rallied to overcome a 2-0 deficit. In highest honor tum shifts determine the match, no matter the strength of addition, game-point comebacks are always available for the the opposing team. team who simply wants it more. ALEX JAICH For the Daily Titan

Enough has been said about the Penn State situation. What’s said has been said, and this weekend’s games are weak compared to the monsters we have seen in weeks past. Times like these call for some college football tradition to pump life into the legendary game we all love. Spell it out with me, H-E-I- S-M-A-N. Up until last weekend’s Oregon vs. Stanford game, the bronze beauty was junior Stanford quar- terback Andrew Luck’s to take. A loss to Oregon to go along with two interceptions opens the award up to a few more candidates. Before we toss Luck out of the Heisman fire, let’s see if his chanc- es are more glitter than… bronze. The argument that the Heisman is for the best overall, most valu- able, most likeable or memorable college football player is older than Jay Berwanger (first Heisman trophy recipient) himself. Quite frankly it’s an eye test to the voters and it will encompass Courtesy of MCT all of those variables. A winning Stanford quarterback Andrew Luck’s Heisman hopes took a hit with the loss to Oregon season and relevant team helps too Saturday. The junior quarterback remains a top candidate among other signal callers. unless you’re Paul Hornung of the Notre Dame 1956 squad. Weeden, who is older than 14 The Sooners are ranked five as of Luck still appears to be the best NFL quarterbacks, leads a team now and a win over two should get overall player in college. As a red- that has no losses. them in. shirt sophomore, Luck was con- They are legitimate title con- Those who will not win the sidered by draft experts to be the tenders. Heisman this year are as follows: first overall pick taken in the NFL He has played on nationally running backs, defensive players draft. broadcast games and put up big and those who go to USC. Sorry This consideration appears to stats in those affairs, over 3,500 Matt Barkley, you’re playing, but be the same. Without Luck, the yards passing to go along with 31 come back next year and I think Cardinals could be a 7-5 to an 8-4 TDs thrown. you will be the favorite. team at best. Luck may have been He’s surrounded with talent It is nice to sit in the comfy the difference of getting the Car- such as the best wide receiver in chairs and roll on about what an dinals to the Rose Bowl this year. college football, Justin Blackmon, honor it is to be up for a reward of A Rose Bowl berth for Stan- and just another school running that stature. ford would have sealed Luck as back great in Joseph Randall. He Who wouldn’t want to get treat- the winner, but the Cardinals are makes these gentlemen look bet- ed like royalty, getting paraded hoping that the Oregon Ducks ter. around New York City? now lose to USC in Eugene to get After Friday night at Iowa State, Here are some candidates who Stanford back to controlling its Weeden comes home to play should get to sit with the best. own destiny. Oklahoma Dec. 3. A win there Kellen Moore did not miss that Luck can put on a show this and Weeden gets the world’s larg- field goal Saturday against TCU. and next weekend against Cal in est paperweight. He might as well have kicked it the Big Game and Notre Dame. Landry Jones, the Oklahoma because Moore has made Boise A one-loss Stanford team can get quarterback, was supposed to State a national title contender for into a BCS at large, which will be getting all the Heisman hype the last three seasons. The south- help Luck’s chances. throughout the year. paw quarterback is the winningest He’s a memorable player and The Sooners were undefeated quarterback in FBS college foot- everyone likes the Generation Y going into the miserable Texas ball history. QB of the future. Luck still has Tech loss, but even before that Houston’s Case Keenum is a my vote. debacle Jones struggled to put great candidate too. The stat ma- Remember when Chris Weinke up numbers in big-time games chine QB is undefeated this year. won the trophy at age 28? like the road win against Florida The race for the BCS Cham- This scenario gets revived with State. A win over Oklahoma State pionship is not the only one that Oklahoma State’s 28-year-old may put the Sooners back into the got tighter over the weekend. The quarterback Brandon Weeden. driver seat to go to the BCS game. Heisman race is now wide open.

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