E-Mail to Be Upgraded the University Is Considering Making E-Mail Accounts Available to Alumni

Empowerment Today’s Weather through education Daily In support of the statewide rally, Cal- A n ifornia propisitions High Low t h n i v e need re-evaluation. 64 45 6 0 r s a r y Tomorrow’s Forecast 49er Page 4 High 64 Low 49 Vol. LIX, Issue 212 www.daily49er.com Thursday, March 4, 2010 E-mail to be upgraded The university is considering making e-mail accounts available to alumni

By Annie Leroux enrollment reduction. Staff Writer Some strategies used to ease budget cuts this coming year are Information Technology Ser- reducing lecturer positions and vices is currently in the process temporary staff positions, leav- of updating Cal State Long Beach ing permanent faculty positions student e-mail accounts, an- vacant to minimize layoffs, and nounced at Wednesday’s Associ- reducing the number of student ated Students Inc. meeting. assistant positions. According to Janet Foster, as- “We will also not be able to af- sociate vice president of ITS, ford as many outreach activities, CSULB is considering using ei- events we host and will be reduc- ther Microsoft or Google. ing our travel and equipment pur- “Today we have an older sys- chases,” Stephens said. tem and we really want to give CSULB will also move more Marcus Bockman / Daily 49er [the students] more storage and resources to the Web to cut paper Steve Lopez, a Los Angeles Times columnist, spoke at the Anatol Center Wednesday at noon about his experiences a better experience,” Foster said. use and improve organization. leading to, and following, his book “The Soloist.” He addressed the continued contact and friendship he has with a Additionally, while student e- “Students will have fewer mentally ill, brilliant musician and how it inspired him to become a mental health activist. Lopez also spoke about the mail addresses currently expire classes to choose from; services, daily grind as a columnist at the Los Angeles Times. six months after graduation, ITS advising and tutoring will be less is looking into providing alumni available,” she said. “Unfortu- with e-mail accounts as well. nately, it could take longer to ITS is aiming to have the ac- progress towards a degree.” ‘The Soloist’ author shares counts set up for students by fall Enrollment will also be affect- 2010, but a set date has not been ed next year. Stephens said more announced yet. students cannot be accepted until Mary Stephens, vice president more classes can be provided. Next insights on passion, life of administration and finance, also year, there will be 4,000 fewer stu- introduced the governor’s budget dents on campus and CSULB will proposal and addressed the effects not be accepting freshman and The journalist discusses his friendship with a schizophrenic cellist these cuts will have on CSULB transfer students in spring 2011 for this upcoming school year. the second year in a row. By Rachel Lew bracing the privileges of education and likely Friendship, and the Redemptive The budget proposes a restora- “We received just fewer than being a journalist today. Power of Music.” In 2009, “The Solo- Staff Writer tion of $305 million and an ad- 49,000 applicants and, at the Lopez, a columnist for the Los An- ist” film starred Robert Downey Jr. and ditional $60.6 million on receipt most, we will be able to accept geles Times, won numerous national Jamie Foxx. of extra federal funding, which 4,000,” Stephens said. “There are Steve Lopez came to Cal State Long journalism awards for his columns and Journalism department chair Raul remains uncertain, CSULB will a lot of eligible students who will Beach Wednesday to talk about the magazine reporting. He is the author of still face small budget cuts and not be able to attend.” themes of his novel “The Soloist,” em- “The Soloist: A Lost Dream, An Un- See Lopez Page 2 Panelists speak on minorities Speakers at the Solidarity Symposium discuss budget cuts and their impact on minority groups

the university and solutions for the y thena ekis B A M education crisis at the Solidarity Staff Writer Symposium on March 2. “What are we willing to lose Through testimony, students in order to gain?” said Jose Alexandria Gilner / Daily 49er and faculty showed a powerful Moreno, professor of Chicano Panelists discuss how the recent budget cuts and the underrep- commitment to restoring the and Latino studies. resentation of minorities on campus are connected. The Soli- California State University sys- Cal State Long Beach is darity Symposium was Tuesday evening in the University Stu- tem despite massive budget cuts. making cuts based on getting dent Union Ballrooms. The panelists urged students to realize Three professors and two ad- underlying issues and take a stand against decision-makers. ministrators discussed the state of See Budget Page 2 CSULB may lower course unit requirement The ASI president He said this could be done by using other meth- writing campaign, for example. By the end ods that have not been employed, such as fill- of the semester, student leaders will take the encourages involvement ing out cards for the state Legislature and tak- postcards to Sacramento. against budget cuts ing part in student protests and campaigns. ASI’s goal in launching the campaign is to He also spoke about what ASI has done so create a greater unified coalition. By the end of Michael Chan Yee / Daily 49er far amidst assumptions that nothing has been the semester, Sacramento will have “something By Jacqueline Aguirre done on behalf of the student body. that legislators will pay attention to,” said Chris- Freestyle and Janine Zuniga According to Chavez, ASI started the More tina Esparza, communications coordinator. Scott Chan, a freshman kinesiology major, walks up than Numbers campaign two weeks ago. “The difference between students and lob- a staircase in a handstand in the East Turnaround Associate Student Inc. President Christo- The campaign was set up for California byists is money,” Esparza said. She said stu- area. He said he was doing parkour, which is mov- pher Chavez spoke about the budget cut crisis State University students to propose new dents may lack money but can get legislators’ at the Speaker’s Platform Wednesday in an ways of getting their voices heard. attention through strength in numbers. ing from point A to B as fluidly and as fast as pos- effort to persuade students to join the battle. The More than Numbers campaign is ex- “But if you go in there, showing how there sible. Chan and friend Tyler Sanchez vaulted over Chavez said that amidst the budget struggle, pected to feature a series of events. Students the handicap ramp, did back flips and scaled walls students have had to make sure they are heard. can participate in “vent tents” and a postcard- See Chavez Page 2 throughout the afternoon. 2 Thursday, March 4, 2010 www.daily49er.com [email protected]

“What we try to find are compelling lenging and rewarding. ductive and aware of his illness. most of us never find: He has purpose Lopez stories with human interest,” said Sha- “What Mr. Ayers wants to tell the “It is an eye-opener to see how and passion. When he fights through all Continued from Page 1 ron Olsen, CSULB director of Education CSULB community is to ‘Participate. many serious mental illnesses and vet- his confusion, he is rescued by music Abroad. “Long Beach Reads One Book Don’t be a wallflower,’ ” Lopez said. erans are untreated,” Lopez said. “One where he is anchored and happy. The Reis introduced Lopez to a packed gives students an opportunity to meet “It’s a beautiful thing what he does. step toward advancing recovery is de- passion Ayers carries is a passion many room in the Anatol Center. inspiring authors who they aspire to be.” He will create something and discov- veloping insight into a patient’s own of us would never know.” “ ‘The Soloist’ reminds readers what “The Soloist” is based on Steve Lo- er something special about himself on condition.” Lopez said that despite the tough times it means to be human,” Reis said. “The pez’s friendship with Nathaniel Ay- his journey.” Lopez’s motivation while writing of budget cuts in California, it is sill a priv- book not only illustrates themes of home- ers, a schizophrenic homeless person In one theme of “The Soloist,” Lopez “The Soloist” was sparked by “Friday ilege to live in this society and culture. lessness, mental illness and musical ac- who possesses extraordinary talent discusses Ayers’ mental health care. Night Lights” author Buzz Bissinger, “What we have today is a pathway complishment, but it also touches themes as a cellist. Inspired and transformed The Lamp Community, an organization who told him his story is about second to upward mobility,” Lopez said. “We of compassion, humor and grace.” by his story, Lopez helps Ayers pull that assists homeless men and women chances and minor or tragic elements are given a chance to do better than The event, hosted by “Long Beach his life together and launch a career living with mental illness, creates an that people can identify with. those who came before us. We need the Reads One Book,” was designed to in music. environment for patients to grow. Ay- “Ayers taught me a feeling of grace,” courage and political will for students bring the Long Beach community to- Still in close contact with Ayers, Lo- ers, is in an environment where he has Lopez said. “He has such a passion and teachers to maintain these struc- gether to raise the standards of literacy. pez said their relationship is both chal- become much more self-confident, pro- through all his trials. He has something tural changes.”

udget “What’s going to happen when my student B loans run out and I can’t pay my rent?” Chavez Continued from Page 1 “The question is, who is stealing our Continued from Page 1 resources, and for what end?” Rojas said. students through the university system, in- California spends the most money on stead of keeping programs and classes that prisons nationwide, yet it is 48th in edu- are thousands [of students] that are aren’t required to graduate, they cut them. cation, Rojas said. being affected by this, it would, and The decision-makers at the meetings “They want us as workers in pris- should, be overwhelming,” Esparza are predominantly white, Moreno said. ons,” Rojas said. said. “We’ll force them to listen!” “They tell us, ‘We value diversity, A major theme at the symposium Chavez said that the presence of but we will not make decisions with was the importance of community and this sort of campaign would initiate you,’ ” Moreno said. speaking out as a student body. a more powerful cause if students Underrepresented groups, such as Elizabeth Sosa was the first student to could more easily be involved. Latinos and blacks, have historically not speak to the panelists. She took a deep “We’re bringing the movement to been welcomed to school institutions, breath to calm her emotions, but her lip them,” Chavez said. according to Clarissa Rojas, professor of still quivered as she began to speak. “We want to give students to have Chicano and Latino studies. “A lot of people are comfortable, but a voice-only opportunity in this bud-

President of the African Student I know a lot of people living in cars,” get battle,” Chavez said. “[Students] Alexandria Gilner / Daily 49er Union Jasmyn Culpepper said she she said. “Who has time to read a book need to show Sacramento that their Associated Students Inc. President Chris Chavez gave his State of the AS had to pick up another job and pay when your boss is telling you, ‘You so-called solutions are not working.” address to a small crowd of students and faculty Wednesday afternoon at for school through a payment plan need to work.’ ” ASI has also allocated $65,000 in this semester. After the $33 initia- She explained how a Kenyan moti- grant funding from the city of Long the Friendship Walk. Chavez talked about budget cuts and urged students tion fee and a lowered first-month vated her to go to college, and how a Beach toward Beach TV to establish to recognize how harmful they are becoming. payment, she will spend $750 for the Vietnamese woman showed her how to more of a campus-community rela- next four months. get scholarships. tionship, Chavez said. Civil engineering major Jeff Desantis said he thinks Rosa Madrigal, a senior political sci- “In Chicano, it’s not just I, I, I, it’s me According to Chavez, the Timely Graduation Policy will be Chavez’s ideas are good but might not be applied by students. ence major, was laid off one year ago and mi hermano,” she said. discussed among the Academic Senate next week. If passed, it “Students don’t know how to take that first step to and has not found a job because the Moreno warns that students who will reduce the number of units students need to take in order help,” he said. courses for her major are at odd times ask, “What can we do?” are giving over to graduate on time. Chavez finished his speech by vowing to make sure stu- of the day. their power by doing what others tell “Because of cuts, there is less room for students to gradu- dents are heard as he travels to Sacramento next month, “I have a constant fear,” she said. them to do. ate,” Chavez said. along with six ASI representatives, to speak to lawmakers.

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By Laremy Legel / Film.com Two categories remain up for grabs as the 82nd Annual Academy Awards Ceremony barrels toward telecast March 7 (8 p.m. ET, ABC). The biggie? Best Picture. “The Hurt Locker” and “Avatar” eye each other warily, though an “Inglourious Basterds” victory isn’t mathematically impossible. Best Actress offers a modicum of suspense too; it’s the classic battle of “She’s never been this good!” (Sandra Bullock) paring off against “She’s always soooo good!” (Meryl Streep). The other four major categories? They’re probably a done deal, with the Oscars presentation acting as a mere formality. PICTURE ACTOR SUPPORTING The epic battle for Oscar’s soul This will be Jeff Bridges’ fifth shot ACTOR will come down to “Avatar” vs. at Academy gold — his first came “The Hurt Locker.” Is The Academy back in 1972 for “The Last Picture By Academy standards, Ger- set to stand up for the plucky under- Show.” The difference between his man actor Christoph Waltz pulled dog? If so, “The Hurt Locker” will previous four nominations and this off a rare feat. He put up a win- become the lowest grossing Best one? This is the one he wins, as his ning performance in August and Picture winner ever, and by a large portrayal of “Bad” Blake, a washed- was then forced to sweat out “Os- margin: “Crash” topped $50 million up country crooner, has found sup- car season.” in domestic receipts, while “The port from fans and critics alike. Plus, Luckily for him, it came off Hurt Locker” has earned a full four who doesn’t like Jeff Bridges? You flawlessly. No one else mounted a times less. Rewarding a film that, es- can look forward to a wry speech serious challenge; Waltz will have sentially, no one has seen will send from him come Oscar night. a chance to shine in four languag- a strong message to the masses: The es when he takes the podium. Academy doesn’t need your input. The other direction the voting WILL WIN: Christoph Waltz, could go is right into the arms of James Cameron’s “Avatar,” which “Inglourious Basterds” will have cleared more than $2.5 bil- lion at the box office when the cur- SHOULD WIN: Christoph tain comes up on Oscar night. It is the people’s champion, though cer- Waltz, “Inglourious Basterds” tain members of The Academy must be reluctant to reward a film so reli- ant on technology. “Avatar” has one historical trend working against it J e f f SUPPORTING WILL WIN: too: it would be the first Best Picture Bridges winner to garner no actor or writing ACTRESS Jeff Bridges, “Crazy nominations since 1932 (“Grand Ho- “Precious” had a significant tel”). The coattails of “Avatar” are Heart” amount of buzz in November, long, but evidently they don’t have only to see it all washed away by any room for the people who actu- SHOULD WIN: Jeff Bridges, “Avatar” at the box office and “The ally appeared on the screen. Hurt Locker” on the critical and “Crazy Heart” professional awards circuit. WILL WIN: “The Hurt Locker” Still, Mo’Nique will come out on top come March 7, providing a SHOULD WIN: “Avatar” lift for a film that desperately needs ACTRESS marketing for the DVD push. The Academy’s dilemma here DIRECTOR is a profound one. Do you give the It’s taken 82 years, but The little golden man to the gal who Academy will finally hand over a did something completely out of Best Director Academy Award to her range, and who probably won’t a female director. James Cameron’s be back? Or do you finally reward already won a director statue, while Meryl Streep with her third Oscar, Jason Reitman, Lee Daniels and as it’s been almost 30 years since Quentin Tarantino will all be back. she’s triumphed? Chances are Bull- Remember, The Academy loves ock will get the votes she needs to to reward pedigree, and Kathryn win under the auspice of crowning Bigelow has paid her dues. Com- Streep next year. Or the year after, bine that with the fact that “The as the 16 nominations she’s earned Hurt Locker” is a taut actioner and give a pretty good indication she’ll be up for an Academy Award again you’ve got a recipe for which The Mo’Nique Academy can pat itself on the back. in the near future. WILL WIN: WILL WIN: Kathryn Bigelow, Sandra Bullock, WILL WIN:

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Thursday, March 4, 2010 www.daily49er.com [email protected] March 4th protest calls for support of education

If you’re at all a fan of politics, you quickly learn that a war of words is won or lost in picking what issues to debate. We see this in the case of recent activity by the Republican Party, which has framed the upcoming November elections around our Opinions government’s supposed growing power and increased spending. Contrast that with what Democrats would rather discuss — like the success of the stimulus package or their efforts to increase access to health Our View insurance — and it becomes apparent how important it is to pick your battles. This principle of engagement is why we support today’s marches in support of California’s education systems, which are being at- tacked with budget cuts. Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger told state legislatures in January that the state spends 11 percent of its budget on prisons and only 7.5 percent on higher education. The governor admitted that 30 years earlier the opposite was true — California gave 10 percent of its budget to higher education and only 3 percent to prisons. What happened? A number of occurrences were beyond the state’s control and some events Californians actually had a say over. We’re talking about propositions that California voters have passed that have hurt education. Take, for example, California’s three strikes law and the case of Isaac Ramirez. After being convicted of past wrongdoings, Ramirez was sentenced to 25 years in prison, after committing his third strike in 1996. His crime was stealing a $200 VCR from Sears. Luckily for Ramirez — not to mention the state’s coffers — he was released in 2002 after intervention by a federal court. We’re not advocating that the state should release violent crimi- nals or lessen its punishments for crimes such as murder, rape or robbery. What we are asking for is that the state reconsider how to deal with individuals like Ramirez. In an article by NPR, Ramirez said the “word of God” changed him during his stay in prison. The power of literature is not unique to Ramirez. The cases of other prisoners, some convicted of violent crimes, attest to the universal benefit of reading. California Recall Election suggested Proposition 13 be repealed. who may or may not turn to knowledge as a means of escape like Ramirez could be used as an example of what can happen when Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger jokingly said that if Buffet mentioned Ramirez did. the state lacks funding for public education. Better schools usher Proposition 13 again he would make him “do 500 sit-ups.” It seems If the education system was well funded, let’s say Proposition less crime. like California’s education system is the one doing the sit-ups. 13 was repealed, then prisons would be less impacted. While we If Ramirez received an education from a well-funded, well-estab- Proposition 13 is ill advised in that in discriminates against new can’t empirically prove that better schools and safer streets are lished California school, he may have not committed these crimes homeowners. California property values in the ’70s were over- related, one can deduce that a better-educated population is less to begin with. whelming lower than they are today. A house that may have cost apt to commit crime. But why do California schools lack funding? We obviously can’t $65,000 probably cost $650,000 now. Californians who bought Regardless, it is more affordable to educate someone than blame this solely on overfunded prisons. This question takes us to their house at $65,000 not only paid less for their homes but they to imprison them. The California Legislative Analyst’s Office another proposition worth questioning. pay overwhelmingly less in property tax. The cap on property tax estimated in 2007 that it costs more than $43,000 annually to in- In 1978 California voters amended the state constitution via increase is killing our budget and in effect killing education. carcerate someone. That same year the CLAO estimated it would Proposition 13. The proposition, passed in early June of that year, We are willing to bet that should the state increase its educa- cost the state $7,837 to pay the tuition of one student attending a limiting property to tax to 1 percent of the full cash value of the tional funding then the education systems, as well as the prison California State University. That means it’s more than $35,000 real estate and capped any increase of such tax to 2 percent. Some systems, would improve. cheaper to help someone attend the CSU rather than dumping of the funding was used for education. As a result, students suffering in high school can turn their lives them off at San Quentin. According to the New York Times, this slashed 50 percent around with the power of knowledge — not prison guards. Reach- We end this editorial by asking the state to be smart and to pick of property tax revenue. Opponents of the proposition include ing delinquent individuals in high school, community colleges and the right battle — education. It’s a more affordable and humane way none other than billionaire Warren Buffet, who during the 2003 the university level is preferable to incarcerating such individuals, to make our state fiscally secure and safe.

Derek Zoolander example of how confidence creates success

From health care reform to gay rights to peace my, many have shifted from boosting their the world a better place, teaching kids how There is so much beauty in the world that goes in the Middle East, the concept of reaching middle self-esteem to boosting their savings to “read good.” Zoolander is an example unnoticed in the name of insecurity. The society ground ends up being an issue in and of itself. Far account. But, just because the nation’s of how one can be confident and at the we live in confuses celebrity with talent, so I have right and far left, white collar and blue collar, lover fiscal situation is ugly, doesn’t mean same time help the world become a faith that even when people don’t have something and fighter, are contrasting extremes that push peo- that we need to define ourselves in better place. Confidence can lead to to offer, they can find some enticing characteris- ple away from settling comfortably in the middle. that manner. accidental success. tic to accentuate. Who knows? Maybe, this false One thing each distinct faction has in common The best-framed question con- Modesty is trapping many in a confidence will benefit society in some way. is the confidence they have in their stance. While cerning the egotistical has been tight headlock. One casualty is the One of the greatest relationships in this world their stances are debatable one thing that has asked by male model Derek Zool- tie industry; dressing up is no lon- is the one you have with yourself. stood to be true is that confidence is sexy. Too ander: “Have you ever wondered ger a priority as employees can now Our attitude determines how we approach all often, though, we find people wasting time on if there is more to life other than get away with a polo shirt and khakis our problems. So, if you have a crappy attitude useless anxieties. All this negative energy needs being really really ridiculously in the office. Sales in the tie industry then your approach will be crappy. to be directed toward complimenting oneself. good-looking?” dropped 18 percent in 2009. Do we Humility forces people to hide their talents. The worst that could come of being confident The obvious answer here really want another industry to fail Confidence allows people to benefit society with is being called narcissistic. But, if one really em- is yes. But, if you are big a all because we are too lazy to their gifts. There is a reason people are better at braces all that confidence entails, a simple insult Zoolander fan, like myself, present ourselves nicely? I for things than others. Be proud of your talents. should not faze them. then you would know, despite irsti orrea one will not pay to bail out the Kirsti Correa is a freshmen journalism major I understand that because of a weak econo- his confusion, Derek makes K C fashion industry. and an assistant opnions editor for the Daily 49er.

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The Letters Policy: All letters and e-mail must bear the phone number opinions of the Daily 49er are expressed only in unsigned editorials and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the journalism of the writer and must be no more than 300 words. The Daily 49er department or the views of all staff members. All such editorials are written by the editorial board of the Daily 49er. reserves the right to edit letters for publication in regard to space. 5 [email protected] www.daily49er.com Thursday, March 4, 2010 Israel’s Mahmoud Al-Mabhouh assassination is undemocratic With perpetual political turmoil in Lebanon, approach to foreign policy within the region. As a Israel stated on Jan. 31 that Al-Mabhouh was re- the assassination of Al-Mabhouh. Shiite theocracy in Iran, United States occupation result Israel foreign policy is prone to error often with sponsible for smuggling Iranian arms to Gaza but Britain, a key Israeli ally, vehemently denies any in Iraq, monarchies in Saudi Arabia and Jordan, disregard to consequences outside of its borders. declined to comment on accusations that the state’s involvement in the assassination. A spokesmen for and a dictatorship in Syria, Israel may very well Decisions made in the Iraq War, for example, intelligence agency, Mossad, was responsible for Britain’s Foreign Office asserted, suggestions“ that be the Middle East’s only functioning democracy. are largely viewed as unilateral — pushed by the his assassination. [Britain] had prior warning or was in some way Israel may boast this title, but it’s relevance has United States with no regard to allies who were Dubai police announced on Feb. 15 that they complicit in [the assassination] are baseless.” been limited to the country’s borders. The state critical of America’s actions. suspect 11 people, with European passports, of The Israeli government’s disregard of interna- has become devoid of democracy with respect to With such hostility in the Middle East, Israel the murder of Al-Mabhouh. The following day six tional law — let alone common courtesy — comes its foreign policy. has found allies in the West, namely Britain, foreign-born Israelis, who share the same off with an air of arrogance. Israel’s parliamentary Elective government is an affirmation by a state France and the U.S. names as those suspected of the murder, opposition leader Tzipi Livni hailed the killing. or group that it can be wrong. It is a belief that It is understandable when Israel acts denied involvement in the Mabhouh Livni said, “The fact that a terrorist was killed— truth or commonwealth is most easily reached outside the interest of the countries it assassination, saying their identities and it doesn’t matter if it was in Dubai or Gaza — with cooperation. To avoid it is to increase the risk borders. However, it is surprising when were stolen. is good news to those fighting terrorism.” of error. In other words, democracy is rooted in it disregards its allies. When this As this story continues to unfold The thing is it does matter. To enter a foreign cliché; two heads are better than one. disregard becomes apparent it makes it becomes more and more appar- country with stolen passports and stolen identities, With this understanding, how does a state it easier for extremists to question ent that Israel’s Mossad stole the in order to assassinate an individual who has not achieve democracy at the international level? At Israel’s excuse of bordering identities of six British-Israeli dual been convicted of a crime is no less terrorist than the national level, a form of direct or representa- hostility. This fuels unnecessary citizens, as well as the identities of to launch rockets at unsuspecting citizens. tive democracy would be adequate. At the inter- turmoil in the country and the French, German and Irish nationals, in Even George W. Bush appealed to the U.N. national level, however, democracy is reached via region at large. order to carry out an assassination of before invading Iraq or at least he tried. collaboration and cooperation with other states. On Jan. 20, Mahmoud Al- the Hamas military commander. If Israel is to be a beacon of democracy in Now the difficulty Israel faces with this task is ap- Mabhouh, Hamas’ military Britain’s Sunday Times re- the Middle East then it must start acting like it. parent. Bordering Southern Lebanon, Egypt, Jordan commander, was found dead ported on Feb. 21, from sources Maybe, then, will its “enemies” follow suit. and Syria, Israel — when asked to engage in “inter- in a Dubai luxury hotel. “with knowledge of Mossad,” Zien Halwani is a sophomore biology and national democracy” — is faced with a closed fist. According to Haaretz, a that Israeli Prime Minister Ben- philosophy double major and the opinions editor This often times encourages Israel to take a unilateral prominent Israeli newspaper, Zien Halwani jamin Netanyahu was briefed on for the Daily 49er.

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Jobs at the Beach There will be a job fair in the Career Develop- ment Center today in the BH-250 building from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Come and search for many opportunities that could determine many avenues in your future. The job fair has many jobs that apply to all majors. The job fair will also offer internship opportunities and advice on networking strategies to secure jobs.

Beach Literature The Karl Anatol center will have its 45th annual Comparative Literature Conference today from 12:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. There will also be an opening receptions and remarks from the Chair of Comparative World Classics Carl Fisher.

Off Campus Source: http://www.marines.mil The Los Angeles rock band “Lifehouse” puts on a concert with sailors of USS Bataan and New York residents Beach Market Come to the corner of Lifehouse succeeds with ‘Smoke and Mirrors’ 46th and Atlantic Ave for fresh produce and or- ganic food from local and Their new album, ‘Smoke and “Nerve Damage,” a moody and slightly grungy tune “Smoke and Mirrors” is a milestone for Lifehouse, a regional growers today Mirrors’ brings back band’s with almost disturbing lyrics for an upbeat alternative band that has made hit songs for a decade. Their previ- from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. band. Wade sings, “New circus freak with black eyes ous album “Who We Are” was well received when it This weekly Certified familiar sound with a darker side that speak/Life takes its toll, you push and it pulls/ was released in 2007, but songs in the latest album will Farmers Market is held You’re losing control.” surely popularize soon enough. in Bixby Knolls and By Kim Morgan In fact, the band frequently experiments its tem- Throughout the entire album, Lifehouse provides freshly grown pormental side in “Smoke and Mirrors.” Piano chords stays true to their style of music and songwrit- foods ranging from BBQ, Staff Writer evoke sadness in “It Is What It Is.” ing, but also tries new things — elements that meats, eggs, fruits and However, Lifehouse does have happier tracks. The work harmoniously in “Smoke and Mirrors.” vegetables. Lifehouse wove together a new album, “Smoke and song title, “Falling In” may evoke gloom, but Wade has Mirrors,” a compilation that shows fans the band they a different agenda. The lyrics express the wonder of be- Sneak Da Beach love with a new twist. ing in love: “Every time I see your face, my heart takes Get hyphy at Club V20 The Los Angeles-based band’s fifth full-length al- off on a high speed chase/Now don’t be scared; it’s only tonight at 9 p.m. to 2 bum, which came out on Tuesday, contains tunes remi- love that we’re falling in.” a.m. as the bay area’s niscent of their past albums such as the debut album, The title track, “Smoke and Mirrors,” concludes with a Keak Da Sneak takes “No Name Face.” (2000) However, “Smoke and Mir- powerful message about never giving up even when times the stage. Club V20 offers Vegas-style looks rors” introduces a darker side to Lifehouse that seldom are tough. with a fancy DJ booth peeked out in the past. What makes Lifehouse talented is their ability to and great live perfor- Jason Wade stays consistent with his smooth vocals make songs sound bright and upbeat even with negative- mances. Cover charge is throughout the album. Ricky Woolstenhulme Jr. is bril- ly-toned lyrics. In “Had Enough,” the band reverts to $20 and ticket sales stop liant on the drums, and guitarist Ben Carey and bassist their classic mix of electric and acoustic guitar strums at 7 p.m. Club V20 is Bryce Soderberg bring the catchy harmonies. in intense octaves. located at 81 Aquarium The album starts with a familiar tune in “All In,” a song The album sends out a variety of messages that call out Way. that sounds similar in music and lyrics to the band’s hit to listeners who are in simliar situations. “Hanging by a Moment.” “All In” captures listeners and Take “Halfway Gone,” for example, the first single For our complete calendar, draws them in to the rest of the album, especially with its of the album. It combines the band’s trademark roman- check out www.daily49er. romantic lyrics “And now I’m calling, calling out your tic lyrics with new emotions of feeling lost, all encom- com/diversions and follow us name/Even if I lose the game, I’m all in.” passed by music that sounds like the song is taking a on Twitter @d49erdiversions. The album then jumps into an entirely unique song, journey to another dimension.

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Long Beach State chance to earn that spot. men, women fight The LBSU men currently sit in a Watch for positioning in Big tie with Cal Poly for fifth place with a Big West record of 7-8. LBSUSports aseball West tournament hosts UC Riverside tomorrow night B at 7:30 p.m. in its final game of the vs. Washington By Matt Moreno and regular season. The Highlanders have a current Friday (6:30 p.m.) Andrea C. Quezada three-game winning streak over the 49ers with the last LBSU victory over Saturday (5:30 p.m.) With only one game remaining for UCR occurring on Feb. 13, 2008. Sunday (1 p.m.) the Long Beach State men and wom- For The Beach to secure the No. 4 en’s basketball teams, the time has seed — and first round bye — in the Big come to determine where they will fin- West tournament, the 49ers need to beat Women’s Tennis ish heading into the Big West Confer- the Highlanders tomorrow night. ence Tournament. However, that isn’t the only thing vs. Eastern Michigan By the end of this weekend, the that needs to happen for the 49ers to Today (2 p.m.) Big West will know its regular-season earn a day off. champions as well as the seeds for UC Davis, which currently sits next week’s conference tournaments, in fourth place with a record of 7-7, vs. UC Davis set to be played at the Anaheim Con- must lose one more game for an Saturday (11 a.m.) vention Center from March 10-13. LBSU win to earn it the four-seed. The top four seeds in the conference The Aggies have two games remain- tourney earn first round byes, while ing this season, with the first coming Track & Field the top two seeds earn an automatic tonight against Cal State Northridge spot in the semifinals. Eight of the followed by a road contest with Cal nine Big West teams earn a berth in State Fullerton on Saturday. Ben Brown Invitational the tournament. A win in both of those games would Fullerton, Calif. give UCD the No. 4 seed and first round The men’s road bye with a 9-7 record. (Today and Saturday) UC Santa Barbara, Pacific and If LBSU, Cal Poly and UCD all Cal State Fullerton have already finish with 8-8 records, the 49ers secured the top three seeds in the would earn the four-seed because Softball conference, but the order still needs they own the tiebreakers over the to be determined. The four-seed Aggies and Mustangs. At the same At San Diego Classic I remains open and LBSU still has a time, if those same teams all lose their remaining games, the 49ers will still earn Friday Jenna Skarzenski / Daily 49er Men vs. UC Riverside the four-seed. Larry Anderson and the Long Beach State men’s basketball team will vs. UTEP (2 p.m.) The Beach will earn Team statistics in Big West games try to improve the 49ers’ Big West Conference Tournament seeding vs. Oregon (4:30 p.m.) the five-seed if they finish tied with Cal Poly, and against UC Riverside tomorrow night at 7:30 p.m. at the Walter Pyra- LBSU UCR UCD finishes the season mid. The LBSU women will attempt to lock down a No. 4 seed on the Saturday Points per game 66.9 60.5 at 9-7. Meanwhile, the road at UCR on Saturday in a 5 p.m. showdown. vs. Buffalo (11:30 a.m.) Points allowed 67.3 64.0 49ers could drop down to the No. 6 seed if both be determined. sixth place in the Big West, but it vs. UCLA (7 p.m.) Field goal pct. 41.6 39.6 Free throw pct. 63.2 64.7 Cal Poly and UCD win The LBSU women currently sit in owns the tiebreaker over LBSU. The out and the ‘Niners lose a tie for fourth with UCSB, as both Titans’ remaining games are on the Sunday 3-point pct. 26.3 35.4 to UCR on Friday. teams have matching 8-7 records road against Pacific tonight and UCD at San Diego (12:30 Opponents’ FG pct. 42.7 42.4 as of Tuesday. The 49ers have one on Saturday. The women’s road remaining game on Saturday when If the Titans win out or finish tied p.m.) Women at UC Riverside The Big West women’s they face UCR on the road at 5 p.m. with LBSU, it will result in CSUF Team statistics in Big West games standings look very simi- The highest the ‘Niners can finish earning the four-seed and first lar to the men in that the is fourth, while the lowest they can round bye. Men’s Volleyball top three teams have so- drop is sixth. LBSU UCR lidified their spots atop If UCSB closes out its season Other notes at Pacific Points per game 67.1 62.9 the rankings. with a win over UCI, coupled with Tomorrow’s LBSU men’s game Friday (7 p.m.) Points allowed 67.2 57.0 UCR (11-4 Big West), an LBSU win on Saturday, both will be a white-out night, with the Field goal pct. 39.8 42.3 UCD (10-4) and Cal teams will finish with a 9-7 confer- first 4,000 fans receiving free white Free throw pct. 74.0 68.9 Poly (10-5) will all be ence record. However, LBSU owns T-shirts to wear for the FSN West- at Stanford ranked in the top three the head-to-head tiebreaker over televised contest. 3-point pct. 34.8 30.9 in next week’s tourna- the Gauchos as the 49ers beat them The Big West is scheduled to an- Saturday (7:30 p.m.) Opponents’ FG pct. 40.7 35.3 ment, with their seeding twice this season. nounce the men and women’s All- in the bracket still left to CSUF currently sits at 7-7 and in Conference teams on March 8.

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