Saint Motel Tour Ends at Becker Opens Mic on Social Problems

Since 1960 Thursday Volume 85, Issue 40 November 19, 2009

The Student Voice of California State University, Fullerton INSIDE DT AICA Saint Motel tour ends at Becker opens mic on social problems

By Jamie Iglesias FEATURES: Daily Titan Staff Writer [email protected] Archers of CSUF practice in stadium, Issues of race, gender, ethnicity, Page 5 sexual orientation and many others will be tackled at today’s Rally Against Hate event in the Quad from 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. The Association for Inter-Cul- tural Awareness and Associated Students Inc. are sponsoring the event to bring awareness of hate crimes, discrimination and prejudice. “We have a bunch of council members within AICA and multicultural clubs who are coming together to squash stereotypes, squash labels and bring awareness to the campus,” said Trina Tan, 19, AICA’s advocacy coordinator. The event will start with re- OPINION: source fair participants from various backgrounds setting up their No chance for a fair tables in the Quad and providing trial in U.S., Page 6 Photo By SHRUTI PATEL/Daily Titan Photo Editor students with information about A/J Jackson (guitar/lead vocals), Aaron Sharp (guitar), Greg Erwin (drums) and Dak (bass) from Saint Motel perform their brand of indie rock on the stage of the Becker their culture or organization. Amphitheatre Wednesday as a part of ASI Production’s free concert series. DETOUR, Page 8 The main attraction is the Clothesline Project where people from different cultural organizations on campus write and draw on shirts to express themselves. “Some of the stuff makes you Greek influence spanning throughout CSUF tense, but discrimination still goes on, and different groups that you By Katelin Paiz clubs. major, when told the number of In response, executive staffers would not even think of experi- Daily Titan Staff Writer Some of these organizations in- student leaders involved with Greek were happy to offer their take on ence it as well,” said Zohra Latif, [email protected] clude the National Pan-Hellenic organizations. “I think it’s probably the situation. 19, the public relations coordina- Council, which has been approved more indicative of them being able “Honestly, the stuff that we do tor. At a time when Cal State Ful- for $8,465 for to get a large doesn’t affect one person or one The shirts come in a variety of lerton is concerned with campus the 2009-10 n u m b e r group,” said Kathy Ting-Ting Yu, colors and will be hung around the DETOUR: leadership and economic policy, the fiscal year; the of people ASI chief administrative officer and Quad so students will have the op- agendas of student leaders have been Multicultural If you are a member to vote for alumna of one of the Panhellenic Highs and “lows” portunity to see them. put under a microscope. Among the Greek Coun- “of the Greek community, them.” sororities. “The decisions we make AICA events coordinator Sa- of the Sanrio super- factors being examined is Associ- cil, which has Fellow affect the entire school. I know it brena McDonald, 20, attended the star, Page 10 ated Students Inc.’s longstanding been approved you are more likely to get CSUF stu- sounds like we have the power to event last year, and her favorite as- relationship with fraternities and for $10,880; involved not only in just dent Jessica (affect policy in favor of Greek or- pect was the Clothesline Project. sororities. the Panhellen- M e r r i a m , ganizations), but we actually don’t.” “There were words there and

While many students remain ic, which has ASI but the other clubs, 21, a health Executive staff members are certain things that you never want happy with the policies of ASI, been approved science ma- quick to point out that there are to see, and I appreciated the time

DailyTitan.com/polls some have voiced concern over the for $23,470; organizations and areas on jor, also checks and balances involved in the people took to write those things number of student government and Inter-Fra- voiced con- disbursement of funds, which are “ and to put their emotions on the Do you depend on public campus. leaders involved in Greek Life. ternity Coun- cern. designed to prevent any misappro- shirts,” McDonald said. , transportation to get to work ASI’s executive staff is comprised cil, which has – Joseph Lopez “I think priation. In the allocation process, There will also be a “Wall of or school? of six members, five of whom have been approved ASI executive vice president in general every ASI-funded organization sub- Prejudice” and a “Wall of Hope” been involved in Greek Life. Three for $16,035, it’s hard for mits a budget according to its needs. where students will be able to 65% NO of them are active members and two according to anyone not The budget goes to various parts of write their experiences and com- have served as presidents of their ASI’s 2009-10 involved in ASI, including the Finance Com- ments. “The Wall of Progress” fraternities. budget. the Greek Life to get into the stu- mittee, the Board of Directors, the will show the advances society has 25% YES As student leaders, the executive “(ASI) would definitely favor to- dent government,” Merriam said. “I ASI President and ultimately to made since the 1960s. board is involved in the process of ward the Greeks for sure,” said Mi- know I’ve had friends who tried and Sylvia Mendez, who was the allocating funds to ASI-sponsored chael Rodriguez, 23, an economics it was really difficult.” See GREEK INFLUENCE, Page 2 young girl involved in the 1946 Mendez v. Westminster desegre- 10% Occasionally gation case, is one of the speakers Titans collect toys for children who will share her experience with segregation and discrimination. in need this holiday season Cal State Fullerton sociology professors Angelique Harris and By Susannah Blakey leged children from the Orange Carter Rakovski will discuss socio- For the Daily Titan County area to go camping in Big logical perspectives of prejudice Stay connected to the [email protected] Bear. CSUF students, trained as attitudes, and Associate Dean of Daily Titan on: counselors, volunteer their time to Student Life Esiquio R. Uballe One way to celebrate the holidays Camp Titan. The children are in- will discuss immigration issues. is by giving a gift to the Titan Toy vited back to CSUF in December to Throughout the event, students Drive, a benefit for underprivileged celebrate the holiday season. will have the chance to speak out, children. The toy drive is a way for students write of their experiences and Students can participate in the to give back to their community, said write a pledge on a heart-shaped toy drive, which runs through Dec. Christina Median, 22, a senior stu- piece of pink, green or yellow-col- WEATHER 10, by selecting the name of a child dent manager of the TSU Informa- ored paper. aged 7 – 14 from the Titan Toy dis- tion and Services and human services These pledges will go up on the TODAY TOMorrow play in the Titan Student Union and major. “It’s a way to give back to our PHOTO By Jeff lambert/Daily Titan Staff Photographer “Wall of Hope,” and each person campus. I know we are busy with our will get a flower to represent their donating a gift that is suitable for the Shown are the collected toys on display in the TSU before they are gift wrapped. child’s age. classes and we don’t have time to do commitment, Tan said. The toy drive, which has been community service, so it’s a way for children. At the party, the children with the nametag of the child they An open microphone will be a part of Cal State Fullerton for 18 all students to come together and open their presents in the TSU, and are sponsoring. Skawin said that gifts available at the event, and stu- years, is coordinated by the TSU In- serve the community as a whole.” those whose names are drawn receive should be limited to toys; no per- dents will be encouraged to come High: 74° High: 72° formation and Services group and Students can donate money as well bikes. sonalized gifts or clothing should be up and share their experiences Camp Titan. Each year, the goal of as gifts. Monetary donations will go English major Joshua Rodriguez, donated. dealing with discrimination. Low: 48° Low: 50° the drive is to collect as many gifts toward buying bicycles to be given 21, participates in the drive because Medina said that the main goal McDonald will be on the stage Sunny Partly Cloudy as possible for the children. “Last away during a drawing at a holiday he can relate to the childrens’ situ- of the toy drive is to make the day most of the time to try to get stu- year we had 778 toys, and each child party for the kids. Target offers the ation. “I grew up in a low income special for the children. “We want to dents to come up and share their received five gifts, which was really toy drive a discount on the bikes. neighborhood, and I like to help out make their holidays better. I know experiences. CONTACT US nice,” said Pamela Skawin, the Infor- To make the day more festive, people in the same situation when- that with the recession going on, “This event will open students’ Main line: (657) 278-3373 mation and Services manager. Camp Titan and the Student Ath- ever I can,” Rodriguez said. they might not get as many gifts. eyes and show them that there is News desk: (657) 278-4415 Camp Titan, founded in 1969, letic Advisory Committee wrap the Students who want to participate This way, they know we are there for still a lot of work that needs to Advertising: (657) 278-4411 happens one week every June. The gifts and throw a party to make re- should bring their unwrapped gift them, and we want to make them be done in the community,” Tan E-mail: [email protected] camp takes about 140 underprivi- ceiving the toys memorable for the to Information and Services along smile.” said.

CONTACT US Main line: (657) 278-3373 News desk: (657) 278-4415 Advertising: (657) 278-4411 E-mail: [email protected] 2 Page Two November, 19, 2009 IN OTHER NEWS INTERNATIONAL Human Genome Iraq’s national elections in jeopardy

BAGHDAD (MCT) – Vice President Tariq al-Hashemi vetoed part of an election law and sent it back to parliament Wednesday. Project applied Successful national elections, which are supposed to take place in January, are a crucial milestone for the departure of U.S. troops from Iraq. President WASHINGTON (MCT) – A lower costs in the overburdened U.S. Obama wants to remove all American combat forces from Iraq by Aug. 31. whirlwind of activity is under way to health care system. It wasn’t immediately clear how quickly the latest snag in Iraqi politicians’ apply the findings of the $3 billion “Already some of these personalized tortuous effort to arrange the elections could be overcome. Parliament mem- Human Genome Project to improve treatments are finding their way into bers are scheduled to meet Thursday to debate the changes al-Hashemi has health care in the United States and practice,” Collins told a recent seminar demanded. around the world. in Washington. “We want to optimize Photo courtesy Mct Gen. Raymond Odierno, the commander of U.S. forces in Iraq. said Six years after scientists finished de- the way we practice medicine, diagno- This 2004 photo shows a technician at the National Human Genome Research Institute he had until about May 1 to decide whether to ask Obama to alter the coding the human genome – the ge- sis and risk prediction.” Aug. 31 timeline. All U.S. forces are due to be out of Iraq by the end of preparing DNA for sequencing using a hand-held pipette, a slow but standard practice netic instruction book for life – they’re For example, instead of a standard back then. 2011. starting to take their new knowledge therapy to treat breast cancer, person- from the research laboratory to the doc- alized medicine allows doctors to em- medicine also can reduce unnecessary fore patients can benefit widely from tor’s office and the patient’s bedside. ploy a treatment precisely designed suffering and expense by minimizing the promises of personalized medicine. NATIONAL “We hope all this knowledge of the to fit one woman’s specific needs. If a the chance of adverse drug reactions. Issues of insurance coverage, medical genome will lead to more kinds of gene test shows that her tumor over- According to the Food and Drug Ad- training, privacy and safety remain to Republican senators, Holder clash over terrorism trials therapies,” said Francis Collins, who produces a substance called HER-2, ministration, there were 319,741 seri- be resolved. ran the federal government’s Human she’s considered to be a good candidate ous illnesses and 49,958 deaths due to Nevertheless, advances in genomic WASHINGTON (MCT) – Republican senators confronted Attorney Gen- Genome Project from 1993 to 2008. for the drug Herceptin, which cuts her unexpected reactions to drugs last year medicine are accelerating, thanks to eral Eric Holder on Wednesday over his decision to try the Sept. 11 terrorism Researchers are seeking ways to tai- chance of a recurrence nearly in half. in the United States alone. A British new, high-speed sequencing machines. suspects in civilian court. lor treatments to individuals – they call If the test is negative, using the drug study estimated the cost of such reac- Unlike the slow, painstaking methods Holder said he foresaw no judicial obstacles to convicting the five terrorism it “personalized medicine” – in order could be wasteful. tions at $847 million per year in the used to decode the first sample genome, suspects and putting them to death, though he acknowledged that prosecutors to improve patient outcomes and to Advocates say that personalized United Kingdom. second-generation robotic machines will have to persuade jurors. For instance, can analyze hundreds of thousands of President Obama suggested that death sentences will vindicate Holder’s deci- heart patients who units of DNA in minutes. sion. have two tiny mu- Collins said the improvement in Obama, a former law professor, appeared to realize immediately that such a tations in their speed of sequencing had been “breath- statement risks harming the constitutional presumption of innocence and the genomes have an taking.” Costs have come down pro- right to a fair trial. increased risk of seri- portionately. “What I said was people will not be offended if that’s the outcome,” Obama ous problems, even In 2003, it cost an estimated $300 said. death, if they take million to decode the first genome of the popular anti- an individual human. By 2007, the cost clotting drug Plavix, per person had come down to $100 STATE said Rick Hockett, million, and by 2008, it was $60,000. the chief medical of- The current cost is about $20,000, ac- Council approves smoking lounge regulations ficer of Affymetrix, cording to Clifford Reid, the chief ex- a genetics firm in ecutive of Complete Genomics Inc., a LONG BEACH (MCT) – For years, smoking lounges operated illegally Santa Clara, Calif. gene-processing company in Mountain in Long Beach until the City Council legalized them in February. Now, it’s Experts cau- View, Calif. the city that may be on the wrong side of the law after the council Tuesday tion, however, that Collins said the goal was to be able approved the creation of smoking lounge regulations that don’t all comply it’s premature to to sequence a complete human genome with state code. say that an era of for $1,000 by five years from now, Going into the meeting, the council had two main options before it: to individually cus- making it a staple of medical practice. approve smoking lounge regulations as they had been written by city staff, tomized medicine People routinely will have their genom- or to approve the regulations with several additions from the council’s Eco- Photo courtesy MCT has arrived. Major es sequenced to predict their individual nomic Development and Finance Committee. In a photo taken in September, a robot arm (foreground) collects DNA from an incubator and hands it to scientific and policy risks of disease and responses to drugs, The problem was that some of the committee recommendations were flat another arm (background), vastly speeding up the process of analyzing the human genome. hurdles remain be- he predicted. out illegal, according to Deputy City Attorney Linda Trang. On Tuesday, the full council went the same direction, approving the committee’s recommendations on a 7-2 vote. The council’s decision to legalize smoking lounges reversed the city’s 15- year-old, groundbreaking ordinance that outlawed smoking in public places Greek Influence: leaders at CSUF and workplaces. Anti-smoking advocates have opposed the council’s revision of the law, calling it a step backwards for Long Beach. From Page 1 ternities and sororities are involved in as a member-at-large for Student Or- ASI President Juliana Santos, a for- school and that’s admirable.” ganizations Accessing Resources Com- mer member of Alpha Delta Pi sorori- President Milton Gordon for ap- Kristie Castaneda, 18, a civil engi- munications Interclub Council. And, ty, also touted the great experience that proval. neering major, agreed. some Greek organizations encourage she gained from both. For the Record “One of the great things is that there “Sororities and fraternities have a their members to be involved with “I think that people who are in- is always a conversation going on at long history of leadership,” said Cas- other organizations as well. volved with Greek Life want to be It is the policy of the Daily Titan to correct any inaccurate informa- every single point in the process at ev- taneda. “I think the people that join “If you are a member of the Greek part of a community and want to be tion printed in the publication as soon as the error is discovered. Any ery single step so that everyone that is are the type of people that like to be community you are more likely to get involved in something and Greek Life incorrect information printed on the front page will result in a correction requesting funds does have a voice and involved. Naturally they would seek involved not only in just ASI, but the and ASI are both things that provide printed on the front page. Any incorrect information printed on any they do have a say in what’s going on,” out leadership opportunities.” other clubs, organizations and areas on a community and provide a way to other page will be corrected on page 2. Errors on the Opinion page will said Henoc Preciado, ASI vice presi- Some executive staff members are campus. My organization in particular get involved and I think they draw a be corrected on that page. Corrections also will be noted on the online dent of finance. very involved with other activities encourages our chapter to have at least certain kind of personality in that it’s version of the Daily Titan. In stark contrast to their counter- throughout campus that have little to 80 percent of our members involved a person who feels like they want to be Please contact Executive Editor Skyler Blair at 657-278-5815 or at parts, many students are in favor of the do with Greeks. Gregory Washing- in another aspect on campus besides connected with something. They want [email protected] with issues about this policy or to report any idea of Greeks in student government. ton, for example, has served as a New Greek Life,” said Joseph Lopez, ASI to be part of something bigger and I errors. “I think it’s cool,” said Megan Tito, Student Orientation Leader for the executive vice president and president think that both of those organizations 18. “It seems that the members of fra- Office of New Student Programs and of the Sigma Nu fraternity. offer that,” Santos said. Daily Titan Editorial Executive Editor Skyler Blair Managing Editor Monzerrath Gonzalez News Director Sergio Cabaruvias Asst. News Editor Kymberly Snew Asst. News Editor Meghan Alfano Asst. News Editor Damon Lowney Asst. News Editor Patrick Cowles Opinion Editor Jeremiah Magan Features Editor Christine Amarantus Arts & Entertainment Editor Brittny Ulate Sports Editor Adan Vasquez Asst. 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Copyright ©2009 Daily Titan November 19, 2009 FEATURES 3 Drunk driving accident victims tell their stories By Lauren Felechner get mad at me Daily Titan Staff Writer because I was [email protected] just so nervous.” Weifmuller Feb. 4, 2007 started as a friend’s and her family birthday celebration for Sobuon were not as lucky Leng. as Leng when it It ended with Leng getting hit by came to escaping a drunk driver in her car. injuries. Leng, 21, a double major in an- Her sister-in- thropology and sociology at Cal State law’s scalp had Fullerton, pulled up to a four-way to be re-attached stop sign after dropping her friend at the hospital off at home at around 10 p.m. as it came off in Her car was suddenly hit on the the crash. New Year’s Day driver’s side by a man who had been Weifmuller’s drinking and driving. brother had suf- Leng’s Honda Accord was hit after fered injury to going no more than a couple inches his abdomen, Memorial Day from the stop. and Weifmuller The crash was caused by the man’s had to endure Yukon SUV. shoulder, back, Fourth of July PHOTO By Ron FU/Daily Titan Staff Photographer “The guy got out of his car yelling hip and knee Students who had received henna tattoos smoke fruit-flavored tobacco from a hookah at the Middle Eastern Student Society’s at me for my information because I surgery over an event at Becker Amphitheatre Tuesday. had hit his car. He was irate,” Leng extended period said. of time. Labor Day When police arrived at the scene, Much like the man was arrested for drink- Leng’s driver, ing and driving and driving on a the man who Middle Eastern culture celebrated had rear-ended Thanksgiving suspended license for a prior DUI charge. Weifmuller’s Although Leng’s car was totalled, vehicle was a at Becker Amphitheatre Tuesday she suffered no serious injuries ex- multiple DUI cept back pain that began a couple offender driving Christmas weeks after the accident. on a suspended By JonathAn Montgomery about cultural issues (and) political is- belly dance because of the sensual Much like Leng, Penny Weif- license. Daily Titan Staff Writer sues,” said Al-Dabbagh. characteristics and the beauty and muller, an assistant professor in “I really don’t [email protected] The line of students waiting for art of the dance,” Francisco said. nursing at CSUF, was also a victim like drinking, food grew while others ate pita bread, She said belly dancing can inspire of a drunk driving crash. and I think Plumes of smoke, scents of au- falafels, hummus and fresh tabouli and build a woman’s confidence, While on her way to visit her fa- people should thentic Middle Eastern cuisine and made of parsley, lemon vinaigrette and the main reason she enjoys teach- ther in Oregon for his 98th birthday be responsible,” the sounds of fast, rhythmic, Arabic tomatoes. ing it. on Oct. 28, 2006, Weifmuller, her W e i f m u l l e r music filled the Becker Amphithe- “This is probably She also men- brother and sister-in-law were rear- said. “Maybe atre Tuesday during an event host- the best hummus tioned the cul- ended by a drunk driver going 100 you don’t care ed by Cal State Fullerton’s Middle I’ve had in a while,” tural importance mph on the freeway at 3:30 a.m. for yourself, but Eastern Student Society. said Samir Gala, 20, dance brings. Their car spun and rolled sev- you can cause Held annually for the past few a sophomore radio- “You can defi- eral times, landing upside down on such harm to years, the event aims to inform TV-film major. nitely learn a lot the freeway while the drunk driver others.” and offer different perspectives on Gala, being In- from events like drove away. Lori Phelps, Middle Eastern culture. Multiple dian, said he saw this and gain “I didn’t even know I was up- who is involved with the Substance Phelps said she doesn’t see mod- hookahs, a belly dancer and trays of many similarities insight on differ- side down until I tried reaching for Abuse Awareness and Prevention eration being taught. food were just a few of the exciting between Middle ent cultures and my car handle,” Weifmuller said. Student Association and is a full- “It’s clearly heartbreaking when events to see and experience. Eastern culture and how they interact “But when I time lecturer an accident happens, but it seems “We are representing for all the his own – specifi- with each other couldn’t reach in the human some programs are not effective,” countries of the Middle East,” said cally the food, the and the different it, I went to services depart- Phelps said. Rema Wahid, president of MESS. dance and even the actives and tradi- undo my seat ment on cam- When people are sent to alcohol “Basically we just want them to way people look. tions that they belt, and I hit I didn’t even pus, doesn’t take programs, the standard of instruc- do,” she said. “ have a better perception of the “It’s definitely the roof of the know I was upside a stance against tors and information that is being Middle East because right now it’s interesting, because Shortly af- car.” drinking, but taught is up to par, Phelps said. not very good.” I see a lot of things ter Francisco Her sister- down until I tried enforces mod- “When people get a DUI, no Tables set up around the theater I recognize being finished, music in-law, who eration. one is going to expect them to stop

provided information and artifacts Indian, but it’s just a blasted from the was the only reaching for my “It’s a rite of drinking,” Phelps said.

from different Middle Eastern different take on it,” speakers, and one able to passage,” Phelps Leng said she is thankful she countries. This would allow others he said. a small group climb through said. “Instead wasn’t seriously injured and adds car handle. “ to learn to differentiate between dif- Around 12:20 linked hands her window, of a zero toler- that drinking and driving isn’t ferent Middle Eastern countries, as p.m., belly dancer and gathered on ance when it worth the dangers that can be phoned fire- , well as gain knowledge about areas Jacqueline Francis- the cement stage – Penny Weifmuller comes to alco- caused. fighters and Nursing asst. professor they may not be familiar with. co, a public relations and performed paramedics. hol, I would “My only thing is you really CSUF alumnus and MESS major, took center “dabka,” a dance A semi- like to see other need to take a step back and think founder Rashad Al-Dabbagh, 28, stage on the Becker from the North- truck driver options. We’ve about drinking and driving. You’re said he started the organization Amphitheatre. ern Middle East. and another vehicle stopped to help made drinking taboo, so instead of either going to be arrested for it or due to a lack of representation. Al- She performed a Al-Dabbagh and both phoned the police. kids just trying it they overdo it.” become a victim of it,” Leng said. Dabbagh said there was no Middle sensual dance aided said Tuesday’s The truck driver radioed other Eastern or Arab student organiza- by her rhythm- event was held, semis that were traveling ahead, tion when he was a student and keeping finger “to get a different which allowed them to make a that he wanted to do something to cymbals. While she face of the middle block across the freeway to stop change that. moved, silver se- east; it’s usually the 21-year-old man who hit Weif- “One aspect of it is to build a quins danced and associated with muller and her family. sense of community with the stu- flashed in the sun. war, violence and “For the first year after the acci- PHOTO By Chris PRICE/For the Daily Titan dents of Arab decent or Middle “The best way we want to show dent, if I was riding in the passen- Public relations major Jacqueline Eastern decent, and bring them for me to express different per- ger seat, I would become what some together, but also to raise awareness myself is through Francisco entertains crowds at Becker spectives.” Amphitheatre. people call a ‘Nervous Nellie,’” We- ifmuller said. “My husband would 4 FEATURES November 19, 2009 Student tells DUI tale to teach others By Patrick Cowles friend prepared an 18-pack of beer to Upon approaching the house, She had to re- Daily Titan Asst. News Editor “ease the edge.” She would meet her Finney noticed no cars graced the main in jail until [email protected] then-boyfriend’s family for the first driveway or curb, so she headed back she was sober and time at his grandmother’s birthday toward the party. properly iden- Sitting on her couch, kinesiol- party, and she was nervous. Blowing a stop sign and dipping tified. Unfortu- ogy major Lisa Finney gazes out of “So I finished a ton of beers and hard into a right turn, Finney sped nately, the com- her window and sighs. She could use drove drunk to this party, where ev- her car around a corner, clipping the puter systems a drink. It’s been a boring day, and eryone was already drunk, so I contin- curb and popping her front right went down dur- she’s about to recall a harsh memory. ued to drink … and take shots with tire. ing her stay. Since “I’m trying to occupy myself; I his grandmother,” Finney recalled. The impact and eruption of air her prints had to have yoga class today,” she said. After a couple of hours, Finney re- propelled the car left into the park. be sent to Sacra- Sober, relaxed and shyly loving an- alized her boyfriend was nowhere to Her car jumped a boulder, ripping mento, the system other chance to tell the tale of what be found. most of the car’s undercarriage, be- crash delayed her would lead to her most horrifying ex- Surrounded by friendly strang- fore coming to a stop just short of the release. perience, Finney takes a deep breath. ers, Finney decided to find her boy- play structure. Finney ap- On Jan. 12, 2008, Finney crashed friend. “It was horrible,” Finney said. peared in court her car into a park during park She got into her car and sped off Her purse had shattered the win- only for her sen- hours, just short of a children’s play toward his best friend’s house; his dow, which caused her to cover her tencing, though structure while inebriated. She was friend was also attending the party. face when the air bag exploded, her lawyer re- the only one injured. Maybe they had gone to do some- knocking her unconscious. turned five times That morning, Finney and her best thing. A neighborhood resident rushed to in her place. her aid. He must have On Feb. 7, heard the loud crash, 2008, Finney be- Finney said. Once she gan the “Right was somewhat con- On” program, a scious, the man took five-step series of her back to his house. classes designed He offered her to teach underage a place to stay and drunk drivers the make some phone effects of alcohol calls. Finney called her on the brain and mother immediately judgment as well and explained what as society. happened. It took her The cops and her nine months to parents arrived on complete the pro- scene at the same time. gram, the length Though honest to of which is depen- the authorities about dent on the sever- drinking, she was put ity of the DUI, through a series of so- said Finney. She briety tests. had to travel, usu- “My parents ally by train, from watched me fail my so- Orange County to briety tests. They gave Los Angeles once a PHOTO ILLUSTRATION By Jeff Lambert/Daily Titan Staff Photographer me a breathalyzer and week to attend the I blew a 0.2, which is classes. “There’s just tables of people get- She totalled her car, had to pay a (more than) double “The program was designed to ting autopsied, you know, getting cut $2,200 ticket for the DUI, $500 for over the legal limit. teach you about the different sides of open,” Finney recalled. “That, I will the five classes and $1,000 every six They arrested me on your brain and on what makes you never be able to forget.” months for car insurance. The insur- the spot,” Finney said. do the things you do,” Finney said. Following the HaM program, ance increase will last 10 years even “I spent 26 hours in a The class taught students to, Finney had to attend a Mothers with the cheapest coverage and ve- holding cell.” “make you more aware of the effects Against Drunk Driving seminar hicle level. While in the hold- drinking can have on your body,” she where three speakers talked about Finney also had to attend 26 Alco- ing cell, “Silence of the added. their lost loved ones while holding holics Anonymous meetings. Lambs” played on the Finney learned to take responsibil- pictures of the deceased. She was left with permanent back TV in black and white ity for her actions. One speaker had lost their son to problems, a fear of the morgue and on a continuous loop. “It’s your fault you got a DUI, no a drunk driver the same day Finney terrible anxiety behind the wheel. When Finney arrived, one else’s,” Finney said. “And it’s not was arrested for her DUI. He was her “I’ll never be the same … men- the cell was vacant; but about the amount you drink, any age. tally,” Finney said. during her stay 12 oth- amount can impair your judg- But the best part of her er women joined her ment.” DUI story involved her ex- in the cell which had a After the initial classes, So I finished a ton of boyfriend, his best friend and maximum occupancy Finney had to complete the the best friend’s father. of 28. Hospital and Morgue Pro- “beers and drove drunk to this “While I was getting gram. booked ... I saw his best friend This LA-based program party, where everyone was and father being booked into

sends people convicted of DUI already drunk, so I continued jail,” said Finney. to a hospital and morgue for The friend’s truck suffered

seminars. It was during this part to drink ... and take shots a “hood malfunction” one street over at the same time of the program that Finney’s with his grandmother. “ mentality changed forever. Finney crashed. Although the “It was an eye opener for – Lisa Finney, driver instinctively applied the me just how many people get Kinesiology major breaks, another driver backing DUIs,” Finney said. up did not see them coming Around 30 others joined and struck them. her at the hospital for the one- The father got “confronta- time, four hour class that is held “I’ll never forget that image. It tional” with the responding police year-round. made it very surreal,” Finney said. officer, leading to both father and But it was at the morgue that “Because that freaked me out. The son being arrested. Her ex was spared Finney went through her most hor- fact I could have killed, or some- because there was no more room in rifying experience. one could have killed me that same the squad car. Like the hospital day, the morgue night.” “So yeah, great family event,” day began with a seminar, but also After the seminar, her fifth and fi- Finney said. consisted of, “Actually going to view nal step of the program was to write Despite the harsh realities of her … dead bodies … and watch autop- a three page paper about her experi- DUI experience, Finney loves telling sies,” Finney said. “Over 250 dead ences with HaM. her story; hoping it will influence bodies.” In all, she lost her license for 13 people to think twice before drink- As they walked from the classroom months and one day – one year after ing and driving. to the morgue, a fresh corpse came in her first court date – and she ended “But I’m mentally going to be on a gurney. “She died while we were up paying about $30,000 for the fucked for the rest of my life,” said in class,” Finney said. whole ordeal. Finney. November 19, 2009 FEATURES 5 Professor rating site, used to select classes, turns 10 By Nyree Knox and Eric Alavez For the Daily Titan [email protected]

RateMyProfessors.com turned 10 this year. The Web site helps students search for instructors and “rate” them in order to make the student voice heard. Students search for a professor by their last name or by the school they attend. The results provide a scorecard that shows the professor’s number of ratings, average clarity, average easi- ness, how attractive they are, their Screen Capture Taken By Jeff Lambert/Daily Titan Staff Photographer helpfulness and overall quality. Students who access the site don’t through new tools and advances. ent reasons. “Students judge profes- need to create an account to look up But the site will not change dramati- sors by what they read on the site, a professor. cally. rather than by being open-minded Students from the United States, “The site functions so well that we students who can accept any profes- PHOTO By Ron Fu/Daily Titan Staff Photographer England, Canada, Scotland and are inclined to say, ‘Don’t mess with sor,” Rodriguez said. Michael Melin, 18, fires off an arrow at the Archers of CSUF practice. The archery club meets every Friday and Saturday night at Titan Stadium. The archers provide bows for beginners who don’t have their own equipment and want to participate. Wales can access the site and rate it,’” DiMarco said. He also feels the site is not accu- educators. Today, Rate My Professors is “ex- rate. “The site’s accuracy is different “Ten million comments, ten mil- panding in other ways, making it a for every student. For some, a pro- lion opinions and ten million rea- priority to advance,” DiMarco said. fessor can be hard, for others, they sons,” makes the Web site the most The Web site plans to create an iP- can be easy,” he said. Archers take aim at Titan Stadium popular professor database, accord- hone application that will give stu- Senior Janet Arteaga, 23, is not a ing to the site. dents the opportunity to rate profes- registered user but admits to using By Cesar Gonzalez barebow, which is the most popular. local archery range. The student-run site was launched sors instantly. the site. Daily Titan Staff Writer The archery club focuses on two Gurpreet Singh, a freshman bio- [email protected] facets: recreational and competitive. chemistry major, recently joined the in May of 1999, and in 2007 it was “What better time to rate a pro- Arteaga found out about the Web The club’s president, Lucy Neiss, de- archery club. purchased by Vi- fessor than by site as a freshman through other stu- The archer takes his place on a soc- cided that the group should cater to He originally heard about the club acom’s mtvU. doing it with a dents. cer field. About 10 yards away are five both sides, Ker- from his friend Carlos Di- cell phone,” Di- “Some students might think (pro- targets – his goals. anen said. Mindy. Marco, vice MultiMedia Marco said. fessors) are hard, and I don’t think He is relaxed and focused, ready to Competitive The club’s goals “It’s quite re- president of Along with they are. (The site is) mostly accu- take aim and hopefully hit a bullseye. archers have op- laxing once you MTV Networks’ Check out DailyTitan. the iPhone app, rate,” she said.

Archers of CSUF, Cal State Ful- portunities to “for this semester are hit the target. It’s university rela- Rate My Pro- The site has a flagging tool, al- lerton’s archery club, was started in compete in large satisfying,” Singh tions said that com/RateProfessors for fessors will let lowing users to report “ratings that to ‘recruit, join and the site contin- video and interviews with students rate (are) libelous or erroneous,” the site 2005 by Brent Ferguson, the first events next se- “ said, adding that president of the club, Laura Wakim, mester like the have fun.’ archery helps him ues to do what it students who use the site. school campus- states, which in turn helps the Web former secretary and barebow shooter State Indoor – Veronica Purpura, gain control of does best – give es, dorms and site’s accuracy. for the club, and Veronica Purpura, Tournament in Archers of CSUF his muscles and college students college life in “There are a number of tools that a member and designer of the club’s Tulare, Calif., member helps him focus. a space where general. help make that the case,” DiMarco logo and flyers. which takes place The club meets they can voice their opinion. The 10-year-old Web site assures said. “We make sure we check rat- They got people interested in the in January. Fridays and Sat- “Rate My Professors is driven by that the future changes will still be ings. The site helps students ... stu- club by participating in Cal State Ful- A way in which the club is trying urdays on the soccer field from 6 - 9 student voice. There are no corpo- driven by “honest contributions,” dents need to use their own judg- lerton Day and Discoverfest. to encourage people to join is by put- p.m. rate comments,” DiMarco said dur- DiMarco said. ment, but the flagging feature has Purpura took the initiative to start ting out flyers and “trying to keep a If you are interested in joining ei- ing a phone interview. Cal State Fullerton sophomore worked the best.” early recruitment by motivating peo- high profile,” Keranen said. ther for recreation or for competition, MTV Networks’ interest in the Javier Rodriguez, 21, was unaware This year alone 1.9 million com- ple to join the club. Keranen gives free private lessons you can e-mail the club at Archery. Web site was based on its popularity of the Web site’s anniversary. ments have been made on RateMy- The club already had the -neces to people interested in the sport at a [email protected]. among college students. “It’s a surprise; I didn’t know Professors.com. sary equipment; they “If the site has no trust (from stu- about the site turning 10. But then The site’s goal is to continue giv- just had to establish dents), it has no value,” DiMarco again, I was not in college 10 years ing present and future college stu- themselves in order said. ago,” Rodriguez said. dents a voice and a space where they to be able to practice DiMarco added that the Web site He sees the site as a tool that can read “current student opinions,” on the soccer field. will continue to cater to students many take advantage of for differ- DiMarco said. They accomplished this by winning nu- merous competitions, medals and awards such as the Titan Pride Spirit Award on CSUF Day. Purpura got involved with archery in high school and took classes at Hi-Tech Ar- chery in Fullerton. The club’s goals for this semester are to “recruit, join and have fun,” Purpura said. Karl Keranen, the volunteer coach for the club, has been shooting archery since 1988 and has been shooting com- petitively since 1994. He said the club shoots different types of styles including: recurve, Olympic, Photo By Ron Fu/Daily Titan Staff Photographer compound bow and Coach Karl Keranen helps Brent Cone, 18, improve his stance during an Archers of CSUF club practice. 6 OPINION November 19, 2009 Titan Editorial Alien in America Providing insight, analysis and perspective since 1960 “From the inside looking out” 9/11 trial location not the issue

Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the self-described outside of Southern California, unless they’re Angels mastermind of the Sept. 11 attacks, along with four fans. Therefore, the farther he travels away from OC, Being home for the holidays other alleged conspirators held in Guantanamo Bay, the better his chances are of getting an impartial jury were recently notified that they would be removed and, thus, a fair trial. by Isa Ghani tivity is eating large amounts of meat jor point of this holiday is to wear from the Naval base and sent to New York City to But everyone in America can relate to the attacks Daily Titan Multimedia Editor and imbibing wine until nearly co- red, eat Mandarin oranges and re- receive a civilian trial. They will be charged by federal that terrorized the Big Apple, the Pentagon and Penn- [email protected] matose. Lovely. ceive ang pow – little red packets of prosecutors in a federal court, according to the New sylvania. It didn’t matter where you lived or what you I find that among my American money from your relatives. No gift York Times. were doing; during the drive to work, on every news Thank you, thank you, thanks to friends, Christmas and Thanksgiving giving here, just cold hard cash, ex- The Sixth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution channel, on every news Web site, the terrorist attacks you and terima kasih to you. are the holidays that no one would actly how I like it. states: “In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall were the story of the year, and reporters certainly fo- See, Thanksgiving’s coming up miss. Everyone makes a point to get Lastly, we have Christmas. In my enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an im- cused America’s attention. soon, so it’s only fitting that I give out of the dorms/apartments/flats to house, my parents made it a point to partial jury of the State and district wherein the crime In the days following, airport security across the thanks to everyone in order to get go home and visit family. make Christmas special for us chil- shall have been committed ... ;” making the earlier nation was tighter, and former President George W. into the spirit. All the siblings turn up as well as dren. Every year, my dad would take plans for a military tribunal an obvious avoidance of Bush declared war on terrorists in Afghanistan in re- What? That’s not how Thanksgiv- assorted cousins, uncles, aunts and us to a park and help us pick out a the American justice system. sponse to the Sept. 11 attacks almost four weeks later. ing works? Oh. Pilgrims you say? I grandparents. Gifts are exchanged, big, dead branch. My little sister and But if the jury isn’t impartial where the crime was The USA Patriot Act was spawned to give the govern- see. food is cooked and comments on brother would spend hours picking committed, the defendant has the right to request the ment more leeway in its method of tracking terrorists Well, I’m not from around here, one’s recent weight gain are given. out the perfect branch. trial be held in a new location in hopes that the jury while at the same time infringing on rights of privacy so excuse me. As my friends say, the holidays are We’d then spend the next couple is objective before the trial starts. that were previously off limits. Regardless, the holiday season is one of those strange times when you of days decorating that branch with Those who think that the accused will receive Billions of dollars have been spent every year since upon us. The Christmas decorations love and hate your family simultane- ornaments, tinsel and cotton wool an unfair trial in NYC must consider the fact that then to fight terrorism abroad in the hope that it are coming up, turkeys are on sale in ously. to make it look like a a tree dur- Americans across the country are unified by their hate doesn’t spread to this country or others. The govern- the grocery stores and every depart- It’s great being home and having ing a winter snow. Dress it up with for those who caused the Sept. 11 attacks. It doesn’t ment is even allowed to keep track of books that are ment store has “the perfect gift.” your mom’s cooking again. So what lights, plop a star on top and you matter where these men go for their trial; since it’s borrowed from a library. Here’s a hint for no extra charge if she isn’t a perfect chef or if half the have yourself a great homemade taking place in America, there is no guarantee of an These men potentially represent the reason why – no matter what, never give a guy food on the table is take-out from Christmas tree without paying the unbiased jury. thousands of people died on Sept. 11, 2001. They socks. They are never a good present Ralph’s – it’s about the memories of ridiculous prices they charge at some The Andrew Gallo case in Orange County isan could be the cause for many obligated changes in and I’m sorry, but I will never like the childhood years spent around of the Christmas tree lots they have example of a change of venue being necessary. The our country, for better or worse. If they really are the socks for Christmas. But putting the dinner table. in the U.S. Gallo case has received plenty of media coverage in masterminds behind the attacks, their actions have in something in a sock, like money or It’s nice seeing dad again, even As expected, the presents would North Orange County because he was involved in a some way affected our lives. 24-carat gold nuggets is a different though he’s still whining about his appear under the decaying plant fatal car crash that killed three and injured one while That is why a change of venue will not give them story entirely. back and how the economy is worse Christmas morning – but we always he was driving almost three times over the legal blood a jury any less biased than the one they’re getting in Aside from all the heavy com- than it was in his day. I still enjoy knew they were from mom and dad, alcohol limit. New York City. mercialization related to major holi- putting up the lights and decora- no lies about Santa here. Among the Everybody has days in America, Thanksgiving and tions around the house with him. I have a large family back home, victims was rook- the right to Christmas appear to be the most It’s great to see the siblings too – and I miss every single one of them. ie Angels pitcher a speedy and family-friendly occasions to Ameri- we all compare who’s doing better So whilst you guys can love or Nick Adenhart fair trial in the cans. or make fun of the new significant hate going back for the holidays, get- and Cal State U.S., no mat- Christmas has become a holiday other brought home for the holiday ting reacquainted with your mom’s Fullerton stu- ter how heinous that is celebrated worldwide (but awkwardness. home-cooked turkey or your dad’s dent Courtney their crime may especially in America) and has little For me, Christmas in Malaysia arthritis, remember this: at least you Stewart. People seem. And if a to do with race, age or social status. was just another holiday. That’s be- get to go home for the holidays. in OC will natu- fair trial war- Yes, it is associated with the birth cause we just had three major holi- There are plenty of us aliens out rally have a bias rants a change of Jesus Christ, but you don’t have days, each with a break of two weeks there who are thousands of miles against Gallo, so of scenery, such to be Christian to enjoy the spirit to a month. away from home, and when the hol- his lawyer has re- as in Gallo’s of Christmas. I believe the spirit of First, we have Hari Raya Aidilfitri, idays come around, those miles sure quested the case case, then by all giving is what makes the holiday ap- the Muslim holiday of New Year’s, do seem a lot farther. be moved to a means, move the pealing to people from all walks of where the tradition is to open your So enjoy your holidays and your new location in trial. life. house up to friends and neighbors, families while you have them. Or search of a rela- H o p e f u l l y As for Thanksgiving, it’s a great provide delicious home-cooked food better yet, invite your local “Alien in tively unbiased the requested holiday by my count: no presents and have them return the favor by America” over for some turkey. I’m jury. change of loca- to buy, thus, no fret of breaking the inviting you over. sure they’d like some. Gallo will have tion is denied, bank. And the main celebratory ac- Next is Chinese New Year. A ma- Happy Holidays, everyone. a better chance the Constitu- at a fair trial if it tion is followed were moved. His and these men crime didn’t af- will be tried in fect many people Illustration By Jon Harguindeguy/For the Daily Titan NYC. No fútbol night in America By Cesar Gonzalez Spain, Serie A of Italy or the Premier In the case of Blanco, who signed For the record Daily Titan Staff Writer League of England. with the Chicago Fire, the team [email protected] The MLS has started to bring over started seeing a rise in attendance Articles written for the Daily Titan by columnists, other Cal State Fullerton students or international players in an effort to because of Blanco’s popularity with One of the main reasons why attract an American audience. the city’s large Latino population. guests do not necessarily reflect the view of the Daily Titan or Daily Titan Editorial Board. fútbol, or soccer, has not gained The Los Angeles Galaxy signed Another reason why soccer isn’t Only the editorials are representative of the views of the Daily Titan Editorial Board. prominence in the United States David Beckham to a five-year $250 as popular in the U.S. is the lack of is because we have the NBA, MLB million deal. scoring. When compared to high- and the NHL – all huge organiza- After he signed his contract and scoring sports like basketball and tions that pay players large sums of selected his jersey number, 23, the football, soccer seems boring. money. Fans are drawn to arenas and team’s ticket prices and jersey sales Soccer in the U.S. typically only stadiums to watch their favorite su- skyrocketed. gets attention when the MLS season perstars shine. starts. Even so, most Soccer also has an soccer fanatics only official organization in talk about the Cham- the U.S., Major League pions League and the Soccer. Another reason why soccer isn’t Union of European MLS consists of a “ Football Associations

variety of teams from popular in the U.S. is the lack Cup, which are based

different cities com- in Europe. peting against each of scoring. When compared to Every time I go other in the hopes of “ to the local park and reaching the playoffs high-scoring sports like basketball play a pick-up game and winning the MLS and football, soccer seems boring. of soccer, all my Cup. friends talk about is In other words, it’s what team is going to structured like any play that night in the other league. Champions League The problem is that not many Beckham’s move prompted a large or the UEFA Cup and which team people watch MLS soccer because shift in the American attitude to- has better players. there isn’t much publicity for players ward soccer. People finally became I feel like the only time soccer is on MLS teams. interested in MLS soccer because popular in the U.S. is when every- Many soccer fanatics like to focus a popular international star left a one tunes in to watch the Fédération on the big-name players and teams Spanish league team, Real Madrid, Internationale de Football Associa- in European leagues like La Liga of to come play in the U.S. tion World Cup, which is only held This started a trend in which in- once every four years. ternational and Mexican league play- Fortunately for soccer, the next ers – such as Cuauhtémoc Blanco, a FIFA World Cup is being held in Mexican league player – came to the South Africa starting in June, and U.S. and signed multi-million dollar the whole world will be watching to contracts to play for MLS teams. see who is the best in the world. November 19, 2009 OPINION 7 Five Across the Eyes “A slap in the face to those most deserving”

Hate based on principle

by Jeremiah Magan “Twilight” and knew how bad it the film?” Daily Titan Opinion Editor was, lectured me about how it was The audio began with a blank [email protected] immature to hate things on principle screen and familiar voices began to alone – something I often did when I debate about whether or not the Hate is a funny thing. Everyone knew a movie, book or band was bad vampires’ entire bodies sparkled does it, but few people approve of it. before ever experiencing it myself. when they were in the sun. As they I, on the other hand, feel that hate I ignored his lectures and contin- discussed the possibility of a vampire has its place in this world; it’s a basic ued to hate things based on prin- having a sparkling reproductive or- part of human nature. ciple. gan, I was once again reminded that Of course, I do not approve of I finally caved to pressure, though, I was in good hands. hating people because of their race, when another friend approached me Every joke was spot-on, every creed or religion, but I do believe it with the idea of watching the film. character flaw was exposed and every is acceptable to hate the things peo- At first I was resistant. plot hole was filled with a comment ple do and the things they create. Actually, I wanted to run away about how dull, boring and one- If you are going to hate dimensional “Twilight” something, it is helpful if creator Stephenie Meyer you understand it; that way made her characters. But you don’t look foolish when even with the humor that you attempt to explain your If you are going to hate “MST3K” forcibly in- feelings of contempt. Hate “ jected into every scene, it the sin, not the sinner, and something, it is helpful if hurt to watch the film and understand both. listen to the dialogue that If you take the time to you understand it ... Hate “ wasn’t drowned out by learn about the things you our laughter. hate, you may find yourself the sin, not the sinner, and It took a few attempts capable of tolerating those understand both. for my friend and I to fin- things. It’s not always pos- ish the film. We learned sible, but at least you’re that “Twilight” was better making an effort. taken in small doses and One of the things in this world screaming and avoid her for the rest spread the viewing of the film across that I feel completely justified to of my life because I thought she had several days. hate is “Twilight.” become a “Twi-tard.” When we finally reached the cli- Upon hearing the premise of the Sensing my apprehension, she max of the film, which was drenched film when it was released last year, explained that the film would be ac- in syrup and cheese instead of blood I immediately shunned the idea of companied by an extra audio track and sinew like it should have been, ever subjecting myself to the two- which included the voices of three we were thankful. We could finally hour, bloodless suckfest. people making fun of the film. make fun of the film with some au- I don’t know much about vam- “RiffTrax,” as it is known, features thority, and we were able to main- pires, but I do know that the sun is the voice talent and comedic styling tain our sanity as we gained the un- supposed to make them burn up like of the cast from “Mystery Science holy knowledge. a month-old Christmas tree next to Theater 3000.” I never thought anything could an electrical socket, not sparkle like My fears were immediately put make the film version of a teen- the jewelry counter at a department to rest; I knew I was in good hands. age girl’s wet dream bearable; I was store. The cast of “MST3K” was going to wrong. For two years I made fun of be my guide to a world I dared not Now if only the guys from “Twilight” and pretty much anyone venture into alone. “MST3K” could to a “RiffTrax” of who said it was a great book/film. I As we synced the movie with the Fall Out Boy music, maybe I could haven’t read any of the books (I’m supplemental audio track, I could tell my friend with some authority not a masochist), but by all accounts feel my apprehension building once why his favorite band is the worst from people whose opinions I trust, again. “What if they had an off day thing to happen to music since Ed- they are somehow worse than the and this track was not as funny as die Murphy and Rick James collabo- film. their past work?” I was getting ner- rated to create “Party all the time” A close friend, who had seen vous. “What if they actually liked … Look it up. Respect the differences www.dailytitan.com By Jamie Iglesias For those who are not Mexican, Latinos are from one country, they Daily Titan Staff Writer it becomes a constant reminder basically state that we are all the [email protected] that our country of origin and our same to them. Letters Any feedback, positive or negative, is encouraged, as we strive to keep an open dialogue culture is ignored. In the Latino and Hispanic with our readership. The Daily Titan reserves the right to edit letters for length, The growth of the Latino pop- On Tuesday, while waiting for community, there is an under- to the grammar and spelling. Direct all comments, questions or concerns along with your full ulation in the United States is a the shuttle that transports students standing of the diversity that exists Editor: name and major to the Daily Titan Opinion Desk at [email protected]. source of great pride for all Lati- to the Meridian Sports Club park- within our countries, and we see nos. However, it is also a source ing lot, I had a great conversation these differences in our traditions, of strife when a community so di- with someone who asked what my characteristics and, more signifi- verse is categorized by one label. nationality is. cantly, in the way that most of us Despite the achievements of I was surprised by the question. speak Spanish. Latinos and Hispanics, there Many people just choose to make We celebrate many of the same are some who choose to refer to an assumption based on what they holidays, but our customs and our entire community as traditions, while they may “Mexican,” leaving out the appear similar, are unique. fact that Latinos and His- People have come to

panics come from many this country from all over

other countries. “ I felt respected and ac- the world. This is a reality for many knowledged based on my Labeling people based other minority groups. “ on their appearance shows Minorities must face how ignorant and unac- the ignorance that is often personal qualities and not cepting many can be. presented by people who initial assumptions. It only takes a simple do not take into consid- inquiry to get beyond as- eration the variations be- sumptions and actually tween nationalities. It isn’t learn about what comprises that these assumptions are hurt- see, but there is rarely any effort the Latino and Hispanic cultures. ful, it’s that they occur constantly made to ask about my nationality. We should be more conscious and without consideration for the It was almost remarkable when of the way we refer to people be- truth. I was asked. I felt respected and ac- cause even though it may seem Latinos and Hispanics are the knowledged based on my personal like a simple mistake to label oth- fastest-growing minority popula- qualities and not initial assump- ers without regard to their culture, tion. As a result, a lot of people tions. it really shuns the truth. assume the largest Hispanic group I grew up and went to school in is the Mexican American popula- a neighborhood where the major- tion. ity of my neighbors and friends This fact is what leads many to were Mexican. My younger sister assume that all Latinos are Mexi- and I were among the few people can, or not care what their actual who were Central American. ethnicity is. When people assume that all y o u r w e e k ly d o s e o f entertainment

photos courtesy of Arali Melendez November 19, 2009 [email protected] 8 Saint Motel go marching through Fullerton Los Angeles based rockers bring their eclectic set and energetic performance to campus while proving determination and hard work pay off

By heather REst For the Daily Titan [email protected]

The rhythmic melodies and playful baselines of Saint Motel echoed through Becker Amphitheatre Wednesday as part of ASI Productions’ free concert series. Fresh off a black-and-white themed performance at The Roxy, Nov. 7, the band made their final tour stop at Cal State Fullerton to promote their debut EP ForPlay. As students gathered, taking a break from the hectic day, the sunshine and rock ‘n’ roll was just what some spectators needed. “This is my kind of music. I like that it is not manufactured like most pop music these days,” said Alyssa Furin, radio-TV-film major. The album, released in September, includes six songs, each accompanied by a full-length music video. Four out of the six films were directed and produced by the band themselves. The other two, including, “To My Enemies” and “Dear Dictator” were directed by talented Chapman film student, Carlos Lopez Estrada. The “big” sound produced by Saint Motel carried through the Quad all the way to the parking lots. The tunes ranged from the dark, lonesome sounds of “Eat Your Heart Out” to more playful, heartfelt toe-tapping ones, such as “Butch.” Base guitarist Dak laid it on thick throughout the performance. The halting drums, Photos By shruti Patel/Daily Titan Photo Editor thumping base and smashing guitar demanded attention while A/J Jackson's Saint Motel played at the Becker Amphitheatre on Nov. 18 to a fairly large crowd of CSUF students. Clockwise from top left: Greg Erwin, A Sharpe, Dak and A/J Jackson. melodic voice added a surprising twist. Jackson and lead guitarist Aaron Sharp met while attending Chapman videos. “We try to make an epic experience in a small concert venue. Most film school. Their passion for film has highly influenced their music and of the nights have an idea behind them: Valentines Day, zombie prom; we their drive to create an exciting visual experience in their performances and constantly try to push further and further,” Jackson said. Some highlights of their tour include the College Music Journal in New York. The five-day music and film festival features 1,200 up-and-coming -art ists and will be held at New York University as well as more than 75 of the city's greatest night clubs. It will also include the previously mentioned Roxy performance and one of Jackson’s favorites, an underground all-underwear party. The band express serious gratitude for the recent catapult to success. “It’s been a really great 5 (or) 6 months. We’ve been working really hard; we’ve gotten a lot of good press which always adds heat to the fire,” said drummer Greg Erwin. Erwin graduated from CSUF in 2007 with a degree in communications entertainment. He seemed humbled to be back on campus doing what he loves. His obvious passion for his band and their music radiates as he talked about their sound and what he thinks is one of their strongest songs. “‘Eat Your Heart Out’ stands out a lot; I feel like sonically it’s really big,” Erwin said. Saint Motel draws inspiration from some of their favorite bands, an eclectic mash up of Petula Clark, The Who and Black Sabbath, to name a few. “We like stuff that makes you grind your teeth, stuff that makes you smile; those are the emotions we gravitate to,” Jackson said. A GMC Vandura Explorer, the band’s beloved van, carried them across the United States in their first tour that began in October. With the tour coming to an end, Saint Motel hopes to have a few surprise appearances, and more im- portantly, can't wait to get back in the studio and make the music they believe in. “We want to be a band that is rel- evant 25 years from now. We don’t want to be part of a fad,” Jackson said. Sharp comes from a family of classically trained guitarists; both his father and grandfather were musi- cians. Sharp was a flamenco guitarist for years before he got into rock ‘n’ roll. “It’s all about the energy of rock ‘n’ roll. The abrasiveness, the extreme emotion of self expression,” Sharp said. November 19, 2009 DETOUR 9

MOVIE BOOK MOVIE

By sergio cabaruvias By Ashleigh Johnson By Katie Parker Daily Titan News Director Daily Titan Copy Editor For the Daily Titan [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Having seen the powerfully worker was only given a few short One of the problems with mem- tim of her own self-professed need to It has been ten years since Boon- stepping into Willem Dafoe’s shoes dramatic previews of Precious, scenes in the second half of the oirs – especially those featuring copi- “want more.” dock Saints, the small budget film, with a knack for visualizing the way I expected Lee Daniels' screen film. Yet, it was those two char- ous drug use and mental illness – is As the book progresses, her need became a cult classic, and now direc- a murder is played out. adaptation of Sapphire's novel, acters who received most of the that they often come off as overly for more will both build her up from tor Troy Duffy is back to continue In the meantime, Concezio Push, to be so emotionally ‘mov- preview coverage. self-indulgent, more of a therapy her humble beginnings as a troubled the story with the much-anticipated Yakavetta (Judd Nelson), the son of ing’ I’d finish the movie in a dif- Precious is a very good movie, session for the writer than a compel- teen living in a low income, single sequel The Boondock Saints II: All the mob boss killed by the brothers ferent seat. but it would be more enjoyable if ling read. parent home, to ultimately tearing Saints Day, and it doesn’t disap- in the first film, is awaiting their re- Instead, I found myself idling viewers weren’t enticed into see- While Fall to Pieces by Mary Fors- her down, sending her torching her point. turn in hopes to enact vengeance. in the same seat until the jarring ing it by what is essentially false berg Weiland, the estranged wife of husband’s entire wardrobe and sub- Connor and Murphy MacManus All Saints Day is a combination closing scene where Mo’Nique advertising. Stone Temple Pilots/Velvet Revolver sequently ending up in a psychiatric (Sean Patrick Flannery, Norman of action, humor and rapid fire dia- gives an unbelievable perfor- Still, the account of 16-year- frontman Scott Weiland, and Lar- ward. Reedus) have been living a quiet life logue that is thoroughly entertain- mance, the one the audience had old Claireece Precious Jones still kin Warren definitely does have its What emerges is an honest, flawed in the Irish countryside with their ing. Duffy does a great job connect- been waiting for. makes for a fresh story. fair share of self-indulgence; it’s also portrait of someone who the reader father (Bill Conolly) after their vigi- ing the two stories together as well as Movie promoters have had in- The story of a girl who is preg- a book that leaves the reader caring is able to empathize with. lante spree in Boston ten years ear- adding new twists and turns. teresting schemes in past years; nant with her father’s second child enough about Weiland to find out Weiland is only human, and her lier. In addition to stylized shoot-outs, but trying to get people into the- and suffers at the abusive hand what happens next. humanity shines through the heart- When word arrives that a Catholic flashbacks to the first film and quite aters by previewing the climax and mouth of her mother makes Weiland and Warren took a raw, felt writing. priest has been murdered, the broth- a few slow motion scenes, the film and resolution of a film gives the for a film that leaves viewers in unflinching look from Weiland’s If there is one criticism I have, it’s ers return to Boston to bring justice goes off on an almost pointless tan- audience false expectations. sick awe of life. rocky childhood, to the stints in re- that the writing toward the begin- to those responsible. While on their gent as it explores a back story about Despite her brilliant perfor- Supported by an extremely tal- hab and mental hospitals that paved ning of the book is more reserved, way back home, they pick up a new the boy’s father, a righteous murderer mance, which many critics are ented cast that includes both well- the way to her regaining control of almost as if the writer was initially partner, Romeo (Clifton Collins Jr.), in his own right. claiming is worthy of an Oscar, I known faces and lesser-known her life. self-conscious about revealing such a humorous Hispanic replacement His past deeds and the brothers’ was disappointed by Mo’Nique’s actors (Paula Patton as Precious’ At one point in the book, Weiland intimate information. for Rocco from the first film, who thirst for revenge on the mob con- relatively temperate character in teacher and mentor; Gabourey writes, “I am no one’s victim.” And The detached writing doesn’t last is their new contact into Boston’s clude in a manner that most won't her few short scenes of the movie. 'Gabby' Sidibe as Precious), the you know what? I believe her. very long, however, and the short criminal underworld. see coming. Because of the previews, I ex- movie conveys so much depth it She doesn’t make excuses for her time it does (only about a chapter or Returning are Detectives Duffy, Whether you are a fan of the first pected her to dominate the film. almost sinks into reality, especially behavior, nor does she sugarcoat or so) does not detract from the overall Greenly and Dolly who are contend- one, or just looking for a fun action Also, Mariah Carey’s unexpect- in the hands of a capable director overly embellish any of the events power of the memoir. ing with Special Agent Eunice Bloom movie, All Saints Day will definitely edly good portrayal as a social like Daniels. she wrote about. Rather, she’s a vic- It’s definitely a must-read. (Julie Benze), who does a great job of entertain.

Event Calendar 20 FRIDAY 21 SATurday 22 Sunday

• Snoop Dogg • Peter Bjorn and John • Jennifer Lopez HOB San Diego Club Nokia American Music Awards • Deftones • Bad Religion • B. B. King Avalon LA Center Studios Belly Up • Café Tacvba •Hollywood Undead •Tom Morello Ventura Theatre Wiltern Avalon • Ray LaMontagne • Rebecca St. James • Stick to Your Guns Orpheum Theatre The Grove Karma • Three Dog Night •Eisley •Lilys Grove of Anaheim HOB San Diego Spaceland • The Misfits • Ghostland Observatory • Down and Derby Galaxy Theatre HOB Anaheim Glass House • Billy the Mime •Friendly Fires •Black Crowes Upright Citizens Brigade Theater Music Box at the Fonda HOB San Diego • A Tribute to Neil Young • Fiery Furnaces •Moneen Bootleg Theater El Rey Theatre Troubadour photo courtesy of Ani kellogg November 19, 2009 DETOUR 10 Imported icon throws mega birthday party

By Nicole park Nov.13 and a fashion show finale “I’m surprised there are still Daily Titan Staff Writer Saturday night. so many people here. Wow, it’s [email protected] The event was the first of its almost been a month and there kind in the United States, ac- is still a huge line to buy stuff,” Hello Kitty celebrated her cording to the Sanrio, Inc. Web Schoen said. 35th birthday at a Los Angeles site, which says the celebration The large glass doors of bash that lasted more than three was “like nothing America has Royal/T were open to any visitors weeks. seen before!” looking to browse the exhibit to Royal/T, an eclectic Japanese The signature mouth-less Jap- see Hello Kitty rarities behind cosplay (short for costume play) anese kitten made her debut in display cases, admire the Hello café in Culver City, was home to 1974 on a coin purse. Kitty-inspired art pieces or enjoy Three Apples, a Hello Kitty ex- Since then, Hello Kitty has a light meal in the shape of Hello hibit, which lasted from Oct. 23 expanded her line from chewing Kitty’s head at the café. – Nov. 15. gum to diamond jewelry and a However, a line was almost al- Fans of all ages could visit the MAC cosmetics line. ways seen wrapping the outside tribute to a pop culture icon free Carrie Schoen, 23, proudly of the ivy-covered venue. of charge. said she has been a fan “forever – The line was strictly for en- The cute novelty conven- kind of a long time.” trance into the Three Apples’ tion featured original art, Hello Nov. 14 was Schoen's third vis- “Pop-Up Shop,” where a limited Kitty memorabilia displays with it to the temporary Hello Kitty number of patrons were allowed photos By nicole park/Daily Titan Staff Writer rare, vintage and brand-new lim- museum. to browse the limited edition Fans withstand hour-long waits to get a glimpse at all the Hello Kittty goods. The almost month-long convention featured events and ited edition items, a display of a She said her love of “low-brow” items at one time. merchandise celebrating the birthday of the beloved Sanrio character. Hello Kitty apartment, a Sanrio art was what kept drawing her Schoen waited out the line in exhibit, and both the shop and Asian toys and collectibles, a café return visit. “Pop-Up Shop” with limited edi- back to Royal/T for more Hello the café with her mother and its wares were available for a lim- featuring lolita waitresses and a “Everything’s cool. Some of tion items for purchase and a café Kitty merchandise. enjoyed waffles in the shape of ited-time only. Schoen bought a versatile art space that changes the stuff is not meant for men, with Hello Kitty-shaped treats. “I like the low-brow, under- Hello Kitty’s head. Hello Kitty cover for her iTouch often. but I can appreciate it for the Special events were also held for ground stuff,” she said. “They’re delicious. I bought a phone and a doll set, both items “It’s been really cool. It’s just art,” Santos-Castro said. no additional charge. Apparently, so do a lot of other Hello Kitty waffle maker from that could only be found at Three Hello Kitty to the max. It’s awe- The final weekend included Events included a Hallow- people. Schoen said there was a Target, but I've just never opened Apples. some. Even at the Sanrio stores, a Hello Kitty fashion show in een party, Hello Kitty’s birthday five and a half hour wait to get it. Now I'm going to,” she said. Because the event was geared there are a mix of characters, but which designers showed off their party on Nov. 1, the Bats and into the “Pop-Up Shop” on open- The “Pop-Up Shop” was set toward the hardcore fans and cos- this is all just Hello Kitty,” Mares HK-inspired duds. The hip kitty Cats Masquerade gothic party on ing day. up only for the duration of the players or those who dress in cos- said. Despite the common sight herself made a strut down the tume, the name pays tribute to of frilly lolita dresses and the runway. the lesser known detail of Hello abundance of pink in the room, Victoria Berry, 23, who was in Kitty’s weight, which her official unabashed men were spotted attendance Saturday night, said, bio says is equal to three apples. throughout the venue. “The entire fashion show was Melissa Mares, 18, enjoyed her Christian Santos-Castro, 20, like being inside of a HK-infused second visit to Three Apples on was also visiting for a second game of Candy Land. The de- Nov. 14. A regular cosplayer at time on Nov. 14. signers’ garments inspired by her Royal/T, Mares said her style of During his first visit, he bought were fabulous. I would’ve worn dress, lacy and puffy, was called a limited edition Three Apples any of them right off of the run- “lolita” fashion. keychain that was sold out on his way.” The Hello Kitty fan said the style of dress is modeled after Marie Antoinette of the Enlight- enment period, but Mares said Japanese culture adopted the style of dress in the 1980s and has updated it since. “We’ve loved Hello Kitty since we were kids,” she said, with a group of fellow lolitas. The girls attend Royal/T events often, Mares said. The venue is Japanese-inspired and clean and includes a shop for Oscar nominees get animated

By summer rogers Disney’s A Christmas Carol The Secret of Kells Daily Titan Staff Writer Studio: Walt Disney Pictures Studio: GKIDS [email protected] Director: Robert Zemeckis (Be- Director: Tomm Moore owulf) Cast: Brendan Gleeson, Twenty features have been sub- Cast: Jim Carrey, Cary Elwes Mick Lally and Evan McGuire mitted for consideration in the An- and Bob Hoskins Tinker Bell and the imated Feature Film category for The Dolphin – Story of a Lost Treasure the 82nd Academy Awards. Dreamer Studio: Walt Disney Pictures The 20 submitted features for Studio: Twentieth Century-Fox Director: Klay Hall (King of the Best Animated Feature Film are: Director: Eduardo Schuldt Hill) Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Cast: Unknown Cast: Kristin Chenoweth, Lucy Squeakquel Fantastic Mr. Fox Liu and Anjelica Huston Studio: Twentieth Century-Fox Studio: Twentieth Century-Fox A Town Called Panic Director: Betty Thomas John ( Director: Wes Anderson (The Studio: Zeitgeist Films Tucker Must Die) Darjeeling Limited) Directors: Stephane Aubier and Cast: Jason Lee, Justin Long and Cast: George Clooney, Meryl Vincent Patar Anna Faris Streep and Bill Murray Cast: Stephane Aubier, Jeanne Astro Boy Ice Age: Dawn of the Dino- Balibar and Nicolas Buysse Studio: Summit Entertainment saurs Up Director: David Bowers (Flushed Studio: Twentieth Century-Fox Studio: Walt Disney Pictures/ Away) Director: Carlos Saldanha (Ice Pixar Animation Studios Cast: Nicolas Cage, Kristen Bell Age: The Meltdown) Director: Pete Docter (Monsters, and Charlize Theron Cast: John Leguizamo, Denis Inc.) 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http://www.dailysudoku.com/ 12 Sports November 19, 2009 Look at the guy’s body of work: the mainstream. He was the first of to West. Changing it would take It’s time for the NBA to retire Jordan’s jersey From 1982 to 2003, there are thou- his kind. away from what West accomplished. The Don Says... sands, and that’s being modest, of He is recognized nearly every- And besides, Jordan already has his His name is Michael Jordan. two Olympic gold medals from clips of Jordan making exceptionally where across the globe, and people of own logo with his Jordan brand, so Anyone who remembers the Jor- 1984 and 1992’s historic Dream talented basketball players look aver- all races have come to embrace and that would be unnecessary. dan Era remembers the moment he Team as well. age. idolize him. He was the poster-child The only other athletes in sports burst into the national spotlight. And who can forget his rivalry In ’91 he took out Magic John- not only for to have their In the 1982 National Champion- with the Atlanta Hawks’ Domin- son’s favored Los Angeles Lakers the NBA number re- ship game against Georgetown and ique Wilkins in the 1988 NBA Slam in the Finals. Then in ’92 and ’93, during his tired league- future rival Patrick Ewing, it was Dunk contest? Jordan soared from he took out the Portland Trailblaz- era but argu- wide are Ma- Jordan, not James Worthy or long- the free-throw line, rocked the cra- ers and Phoenix Suns. In ’95 he re- ably for the jor League armed Sam Perkins, who sank the dle and simply magnified the crowd turned to the game after giving base- entire world B a s e b a l l ’s game-winning shot to give the Uni- as everyone was accustomed to, ulti- ball a try; and in ’96, he began his of sports. Jackie Rob- versity of North Carolina the NCAA mately earning him his second-con- second three-peat. With the excep- Recently, inson, who By adan vasquez title. But this was only the beginning secutive dunk title. tion of Scottie Pippen, he completed Cleveland broke the Daily Titan Sports Editor of something extraordinary. But what Jordan is most recently two separate three-peats with two C a v a l i e r s color barrier [email protected] The former Chicago Bulls star re- remembered for is leaving Bryon teams made up of almost completely star LeBron as the first tired from the National Basketball Russell in the dust and sinking a different rosters. James came black to play Basketball as we know it has been Association three times (in 1993, picture perfect game-winning shot This is a man who made Magic out and in the ma- around for decades. Players have ’99 and finally in 2003), but not be- against the Utah Jazz to clinch the Johnson, Larry Bird, Charles Bar- said that jor leagues come and gone, some good, oth- fore earning various accolades. Jor- 1998 NBA Championship for the kley, Karl Malone, Scottie Pippen, the NBA when he de- ers great. But every now and then dan owns six NBA titles, five MVPs, Bulls. Clyde Drexler, John Stockton, Isa- should re- buted with there comes a special individual who was a 14-time All-Star and made the Like that final shot, most of Jor- iah Thomas – I could go on, but the tire Jordan’s the Brook- stands out. NBA First Team 10 times. He owns dan’s career was a highlight reel. list may never end – know that they n u m b e r , lyn Dodg- were a very distant second to him. meaning no ers on April And the distance wasn’t close at all. other player, 15, 1947, Despite the clear argument of him i n c l u d i n g and Wayne being the greatest basketball player h i m s e l f , G r e t z k y , of all time, Jordan is the first to ad- would be al- who turned mit that he cannot consider himself lowed to call the Nation- the greatest because he never had the No. 23 their photo courtesy mct al Hockey opportunity to go up against those own. During his days in the NBA, Jordan was head and League into before his time, such as basketball For some- shoulders above the rest of the competition. his own play- legends Jerry West, who the NBA’s one of James’ ground. trademark logo is modeled after, stature to publicly call for this move Both of those men revolutionized and Bill Russell, who owns 11 NBA is surprising, especially consider- their respective sport, and so did Jor- titles. ing that he is known for his num- dan. Whether he is the greatest basket- ber. However, he also admitted that Jordan helped commercialize the ball player ever seen will always be without Jordan, the game wouldn’t game. He brought a different atti- a topic of debate between historians. be what it is today. He went on to tude, desire and passion that at the It’s pretty clear, but that is not what say that he would gladly switch to time had yet to be witnessed. Al- this column is about. No. 6 as early as next season. though his athleticism, scoring abil- What should be examined is Having followed Jordan’s career ity and improvisation were the most whether Jordan deserves to be rec- diligently and always admiring him known parts of his game, Jordan was ognized by the NBA in an unprec- with a level of respect and having also one of the leagues best defend- edented manner. Clearly his accom- Jordan’s number retired league-wide ers and was fundamentally sound in plishments deserve to be recognized, and hanging from every team arena’s every single aspect of the game. but Jordan did more than win on the rafters would be a great call. Without Jordan, we wouldn’t hardwood: He modernized sports Some have asked to change the have the Kobe Bryants, the Dwyane for athletes and brought them into NBA logo to Jordan, but that belongs Wades or the Carmelo Anthonys the way we see them today. Yes, they would still be great, but without Jor- dan to look up to, their approach to the game may have been vastly different. So should the NBA retire his number? Don’t turn to him for the final decision because he might not want it, but the NBA should definitely do this, and do it soon. Give Jordan the respect he deserves because just like his days on the basketball court, he is above and beyond the rest of his competition.