Stewart's Death Still 'Devastating'

Since 1960 Tuesday Volume 85, Issue 42 December 1, 2009

The Student Voice of California State University, Fullerton INSIDE DT Stewart’s death still ‘devastating’ By Lauren Felechner Daily Titan Staff Writer [email protected]

On April 9 just after midnight, Carrie Stewart-Dixon lost her daughter and only child, Courtney Stewart, in a drunk driving-related car crash. Seven months after the crash, Stewart-Dixon is just now returning to her workplace and getting back FEATURES: into her normal daily routine. College students “I feel like I am getting a little stronger now, but it’s still devastating are still watching every day,” Stewart-Dixon said. cartoons, Page 3 Stewart-Dixon explained that Courtney went to an Angels baseball game that night to watch her friend and Angels pitcher Nick Adenhart play. She didn’t plan on going out with him after the game because she had class the next morning. However, she ended up making the decision to go. Stewart-Dixon and Stewart would talk at least two times a day every day. “I would talk to her every Tuesday and Thursday mornings before her class, but I didn’t get to talk to her that morning,” Stewart-Dixon said. OPINION: Stewart-Dixon said her friend had Dodgers’ owners contacted her around 8 a.m. on April will hold the team 9 after seeing Courtney’s car wreck on the news. Stewart-Dixon’s friend back, Page 5 heard about Adenhart’s death and knew that Courtney was supposed to be with him. After hearing this, she tried calling and texting Courtney for about two hours until 10:25 a.m. when she found out her daughter was dead. PHOTO BY ANI KELLOGG/ For the Daily Titan See STEWART, Page 2 Six months after the death of Courtney Stewart, her mother, Carrie Stewart-Dixon feels the devastating loss of the Cal State Fullerton student every day. LA Times Fullerton SPORTS: Think Different, Friends of Think Simon, Time writer and for Tiger to speak, Page 8 alumnus Music host found dead rare show By Portia Bode By Simon Liang Daily Titan Staff Writer Daily Titan Asst. Sports Editor [email protected] [email protected] The music of a flute and guitar Tragedy struck during the Thanks- duo will fill the music hall of Sunny giving break when Cal State Fuller- Hills High School in Fullerton on ton alumnus and former Daily Titan Dec. 6 starting at 3:30 p.m. ONLINE: staff writer Mike Penner allegedly Tickets for similar concerts usual- Customers raid local committed suicide and was found ly cost between $75 to $100 because Best Buy on Black dead in his Los Angeles home. Photo By Ron FU/Daily Titan Staff Photographer the performers travel from all over Friday, visit Coroner’s officials have not yet Cal State Fullerton’s dean of students was awarded the Sandra Kuchler Excellence in Mentoring plaque for her decades of the world, said Lynn Rogers, presi- confirmed the cause of his death. service to the students of the university. dent of Fullerton Friends of Music. DailyTitan.com/ Penner was a 25-year veteran at However, Fullerton Friends of BlackFriday09 the LA Times and most recently Music is able to provide classical wrote a column titled, “Totally Ran- chamber music for free because of dom.” Dean of students recognized the support of donors, Rogers said. Those who didn’t know Mike per- Denis Azabagic, who plays guitar, sonally only knew him as a “trans- and his wife, Eugenia Moliner, who Stay connected to the sexual sports writer.” plays flute, form the Cavatina Duo, Daily Titan on: He attracted attention in 2007 for for years of student service which will perform at the second his infamous column in the Times Fullerton Friends of Music concert headlined, “Old Mike, New Chris- By Nicole Park Titan Student Union, Room 235. a multitude of student services: of the season. According to the Ful- tine,” revealing to the world that he Daily Titan Staff Writer Other positions Mink Salas has held Student Life, Judicial Affairs, New lerton Friends of Music Web site, was transsexual and had changed his [email protected] on campus include associate director of Student Programs, Leadership and the duo will be performing Piano byline to Christine Daniels. Student Life and acting associate vice Multicultural Development (Greek Sonata in A Major, K. 331 by Wolf- Penner wrote, “It has taken more Dean of Students Kandy Mink president for Student Affairs. Life) and Honors and Scholars gang Amadeus Mozart and Sonata in WEATHER than 40 years, a million tears and Salas celebrated her 20 years at Cal “I identified Kandy’s skills and tal- Support Services. E Minor by Johann Sebastian Bach, hundreds of hours of soul-wrench- State Fullerton in July. For the past ents from very early on and asked her On Nov. 3, Mink Salas was which are arranged for a flute and TODAY TOMorrow ing therapy for me to work up the two decades, Mink Salas has held to be my assistant before she went on recognized for her occupational guitar, as well as Fantasia Brillante courage to type those words.” several positions involved with to assume greater responsibilities,” said achievements at NASPA’s 2009 re- from “Carmen” by Francois Borne At the time of his confession, he student services. Her dedication to Robert L. Palmer, vice president for gional conference in San Jose. She and more. was married to Lisa Dillman, also a students at CSUF earned her rec- Student Affairs. accepted a plaque that named her Azabagic and Moliner won the Times sportswriter. ognition at the annual region-six As her supervisor, Palmer said, the year’s Sandra Kuchler Excellence Young Musicians of the Doelen “He loved his wife; I really want conference of the National Associa- “She’s great. Kandy is extremely, ex- in Mentoring award recipient. competition in the Netherlands in High: 71° High: 68° to make that clear,” said former tion of Student Personnel Admin- tremely intelligent. When you com- The late Sandra Kuchler, dean of 1996 and performed throughout Daily Titan sports editor Janis Carr. istrators. bine her knowledge with such a strong students at Cal State San Marcos, North America, Europe and Asia. Low: 45° Low: 45° “I think that it was really a happy In an office still decorated with commitment to students, that is a was also honored by a group of col- Valerie Bernstein, artistic director Sunny Partly Cloudy period of his life, being married to congratulatory banners from her great combo for anyone working in leagues after her battle against can- of Fullerton Friends of Music, tries Lisa.” staff, the dean listed previous job ti- Student Affairs.” cer ended in 1998. to bring in an unusual act once per Upon this discovery, there was tles beginning with her budding Ti- Mink Salas oversees associate deans The award was founded through season. Bernstein said she is looking CONTACT US shock not only in the sports writing tan career as an activities coordina- from each of the eight academic col- NASPA, a professional association forward to Cavatina Duo’s perfor- Main line: (657) 278-3373 world but also among friends and tor in 1989. When she started that leges on campus, sits on the Associated for those involved in college life. mance because a flute and guitar is a News desk: (657) 278-4415 colleagues who knew him on a per- position at CSUF, she occupied the Students Inc. Board of Directors as a unique combo. Advertising: (657) 278-4411 sonal level. same office she does today in the voting member and is responsible for See DEAN, Page 2 E-mail: [email protected] See PENNER, Page 6 See FULLERTON, Page 2 2 Page Two December 1, 2009 IN OTHER NEWS Stewart: friends and family share memories INTERNATIONAL From Page 1 Stroing wears Courtney’s bracelet every day and has pictures of her Supertanker seized off coast of Somalia The coroner’s office did not -con hanging up on her bedroom walls. tact her until 10 hours after the car LONDON (MCT) – A supertanker bound from Saudi Arabia to New Or- She said she misses Courtney’s in- crash with the official statement that leans with 28 crew members on board was hijacked off the coast of Somalia, fectious laugh and that going back Courtney had passed away. the European Union Naval Force said Monday. to their apartment was extremely The M/V Maran Centaurus was seized hundreds of miles offshore on Sun- “I’ll never be a grandma, and I’ll difficult to do after her roommate’s day, according to the statement. The ship has altered course and is now headed never have someone call me ‘Mom’ passing. west toward the Somali ports of Harardheere or Hobyo, the naval force said. again,” Stewart-Dixon said. “I moved back home, and I am Piracy has become endemic off the Somalia coast and ship seizures have oc- Courtney held special relation- really not looking forward to mov- curred farther and farther offshore in recent months. ships with those close to her, Stew- ing out again,” Stroing said. Naval forces from Europe and the United States have been patrolling in the art-Dixon said. Courtney and her Hannah Gaines, 20, a public re- region in an attempt to deter the seizures. step-dad would bond over quad and lations major and Courtney’s best It’s managed by Maran Tankers Management Inc., according to the Vessel dirt-bike riding. They would also go friend, was informed of the accident Response Plan Web site run by the U.S. Coast Guard. The vessel formerly to the supercross events together at by Courtney’s roommate because sailed under the name Astro Centaurus. Angels stadium. she never came home the night be- Not only was Courtney a fan of fore, and they knew something was fast bikes but also country music, wrong. which was something her roommate “Me and Courtney had our 10 NATIONAL and her bonded over. a.m. class together, and if I had not Obama administration to make mortgage modifications “Whenever I hear country music, talked to her roommate beforehand, photo courtesy of carrie stewart-Dixon I think of Courtney,” Jerica Stroing I would have known something was Carrie Stewart-Dixon (Right) seen photographed with her late daughter Courtney WASHINGTON (MCT) – The Obama administration announced said. wrong if Courtney didn’t come to Stewart. Monday a renewed push to get lenders to convert hundreds of thousands of Stroing, 22, a graduate from class because she never missed class,” temporarily restructured mortgages into permanent ones to help keep strug- CSUF, shared a room with Courtney, Gaines said. conversation of strangers that talk lunch dates and spend time togeth- gling homeowners from falling into foreclosure. after meeting each other through Knowing Courtney for about a about the car crash, not knowing er, Stroing said. The mortgages have been altered under the administration’s $75 billion their sorority Alpha Chi Omega. year and a half, Gaines explained the that Gaines knew Courtney. Stew- “I like spending time with her be- Home Affordable Modification Program, which uses financial incentives to Much like Courtney’s mom, Stro- difficulty of coming back to school art-Dixon has experienced some- cause it’s a part of Courtney,” Stro- get banks and other mortgage holders to reduce the payments for homeown- ing first heard of the car crash from without Courtney and doing things what the same feeling, but she finds ing said. ers who meet certain qualifications. her other roommate, who found it by herself that the two girls would that people are scared to talk to her “She was just happy,” Gaines said. The program has temporarily modified more than 650,000 mortgages as online. normally do together, such as their now. “You don’t meet a lot of people that of Oct. 30, but few of those three-month trials are estimated to have been “It’s been really difficult. I still sorority and registering for classes. “It’s almost like I have the plague,” are happy and content, and she just made permanent. As of Sept. 1, only 1,711 trial modifications had become think of her every day, but I like Another difficulty that Gaines Stewart-Dixon said. was. She was one of those people permanent, according to the oversight panel monitoring the $700 billion thinking about her,” Stroing said. has had to endure was the passing Stroing and Stewart-Dixon go on that just got the most out of life.” Troubled Asset Relief Program. TARP money is used to fund the program. The administration’s new plan focuses on increasing accountability by lenders and mortgage servicers. dean: Mink salas receives award Fullerton: STATE From Page 1 “To honor Kandy is just so nat- adults become successful, Mink Sacramento trial for accused cop killer Allen in limbo ural. She and Sandy have so much Salas is valued by students for her One woman Kuchler made a in common. They are both strong wise guidance. Duo brings SACRAMENTO (MCT) – The Sacramento trial of accused cop killer Co- deep impact on was Lea Jargin, her student advocates who are com- Joseph Lopez, executive vice lumbus Allen, Jr. II is in limbo as a state appeals court weighs a challenge by former assistant at Cal State San mitted to the profession and want president of ASI said Mink Salas, Allen’s defense attorney against the move to the capital city. Marcos and the current assistant to better their educational institu- “Has always been a great source music to The 5th District Court of Appeals in Fresno last week suspended moving to Palmer at CSUF. tions,” Jargin said. for good advice.” Allen’s case from Modesto to Sacramento after attorney John R. Grele of San “With the award, I wanted to Jargin was able to attend the “Kandy is very helpful. (ASI Francisco filed a petition challenging the trial’s new location. honor the role Sandy played in my conference along with a handful of President) Juli (Santos) and I can friends “We felt that we were unfairly prevented from fully exploring what the life. She is the reason that I got colleagues and graduate students go to her for advice on anything,” proper venue should be,” Grele said Monday. into the profession. Five months from CSUF. Lopez said. “We’ve had a lot of From Page 1 Chief Deputy District Attorney Alan Cassidy said Sacramento was the pros- after she suggested it to me, I was “Some graduate students from challenging issues to face this year, in grad school,” Jargin said. our new Student Affairs master’s and she’s always let us drop in on The company is supported ecution’s top choice because of its proximity to witnesses and the convenience And it was that kind of moti- program were able to be there, and her.” mostly by individual donations, of transportation. vational attitude and mentoring it was nice to have the new genera- Mink Salas says this is simply a Bernstein said. Other donations Allen could face the death penalty if he’s convicted of the February 2006 Jargin aimed to appreciate with tion see one of our foundational part of her job that she is happy come from companies, she add- slaying of California Highway Patrol officer Earl Scott. the memorial award. leaders be honored,” Jargin said. to do. ed. Allen, 33, of Stockton is charged with shooting and killing Scott about 4:40 Though she helped establish As the leader of the nomina- “My job is to work for Cal State Bernstein believes chamber a.m. Feb. 17, 2006. The slain officer was found at the edge of northbound the regional award, Jargin had tion, Jargin gathered supporting Fullerton students and the main music is important for the soul Highway 99. Sacramento County Judge Patrick Marlette was picked to preside never entered a nomination for a letters of nomination from three part of that is making sure they and feels honored to be a part of over the trial, set to begin Jan. 12. recipient until this year, when she other CSUF colleagues. are successful when they get here,” Fullerton Friends of Music. served as the principle nominator One letter came from Associ- Mink Salas said. “I believe it can change the for Mink Salas’ award. ate Dean Juanita Razo. Razo met The best advice Mink Salas has way people look at the world For the Record Mink Salas 12 years ago when she to offer students is this: “Make and how they feel,” she said. was a graduate student. sure to, every so often, find a qui- She encourages audience It is the policy of the Daily Titan to correct any inaccurate informa- In her two-page letter, Razo de- et, peaceful time to have an honest members to bring their chil- tion printed in the publication as soon as the error is discovered. Any tailed how Mink Salas mentored conversation with yourself about dren and grandchildren to the incorrect information printed on the front page will result in a correction others throughout her professional your goals and dreams. Be clear concerts because she thinks it is printed on the front page. Any incorrect information printed on any career, beginning in college, and and focused on what those are. rare for children to hear classical other page will be corrected on page 2. Errors on the Opinion page will continuing today. As you get older, you realize time music. be corrected on that page. Corrections also will be noted on the online Razo now has an office just is precious. Be passionate about Chamber music is typically version of the Daily Titan. a few doors down the hall from everything you do instead of just performed by a small group of Please contact Executive Editor Skyler Blair at 657-278-5815 or at Mink Salas, the woman who in- doing something because it’s the musicians, said Rosehen Gates, [email protected] with issues about this policy or to report any spired her. easier path or what someone else a member of Fullerton Friends errors. Always striving to help young wants of you.” of Music. Generally, people rarely listen to live chamber music for free since the performers are with well-known chamber music Daily Titan organizations, said Ann Ross, board member of Fullerton Editorial Friends of Music. “It’s important to have a small Executive Editor Skyler Blair Managing Editor Monzerrath Gonzalez intimate city community that News Director Sergio Cabaruvias supports each city having its own Asst. News Editor Kymberly Snew chamber sequence,” Ross said. Asst. News Editor Meghan Alfano Beulah Strickler, the founder Asst. News Editor Damon Lowney of Fullerton Friends of Music, Asst. News Editor Patrick Cowles held the company’s first concert Opinion Editor Jeremiah Magan in her living room in 1958. Features Editor Christine Amarantus Strickler graduated from Juil- Arts & Entertainment Editor Brittny Ulate liard and has played all over the Sports Editor Adan Vasquez world. Asst. Sports Editor Simon Liang Copy Editor Rachel David Fullerton Friends of Music’s Copy Editor Ashleigh Johnson concert series is the oldest cham- Photo Editor Todd Barnes ber music community concert in Photo Editor Shruti Patel Orange County, Rogers said. Multimedia Editor Isa Ghani There are four more opportu- Multimedia Editor Anne Beck nities to hear a Fullerton Friends Asst. Multimedia Editor Derek Opina of Music concert this season: Adviser Jason Shepard Dec. 6, Jan. 17, Feb. 28 and April 25 at 3:30 p.m. at Sunny Main Line (657) 278-3373 Editorial Fax (657) 278-2702 Hills High School Performing News Line (657) 278-4415 E-mail: [email protected] Arts Center. 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S a t u r d a y All the children’s Fullerton. aforementioned mornings were programming now “I still watch favorites. once synony- sucks,“ like ‘Spongebob’ cartoons, most- In one episode mous with one “ ly ‘Batman’ and of “Family Guy,” thing: cartoons. and all that stuff. ‘X-men’ online. Wile E. Coyote A l t h o u g h My favorite , finally kills his sleep patterns – Alex Plefka newer cartoons TV-Film Society member elusive nemesis, and time priori- are ‘Family Roadrunner, and at ties may have Guy’ and ‘South last eats his cooked changed many Park’ because remains at the din- classic cartoon lovers’ viewing pat- they are so satirical. I love how they ner table amongst terns, the animation has exploded poke fun at what’s really going on in company. and branched off into many sub- the world,” Aragon said. “They are To add to the hu- genres, widening cartoon program- just much more ‘college.’ All of my mor, Coyote soon ming. friends watch them, too.” becomes depressed Now there is no need to set your When asked about the difference and suffers from alarm to tune/“toon” in; cartoons between her old favorites and her having no direction Photo Illustration By Shruti Patel/Daily Titan Photo Editor even have their own channel, Car- new ones, Aragon acknowledged in life without Road- toon Network. violence in both, but said that the runner. After serving at a fast food Commission, better known as the Plefka says the shows were created off a well-blended list of cartoons It plays new spins on old classics classic cartoons aimed at children joint, Coyote contemplates suicide FCC. after the toy in order to generate ranging from “Lilo and Stitch,” like “Scooby Doo,” “Transformers” had lessons to be learned in the epi- but instead turns to evangelism and Among the television shows on sales for the product. “Doug” and “Cinderella” to “The and “Hot Wheels,” but is also home sodes. preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ. the PTC’s “worst” shows list are three Plefka names “Doug” and “Rocky Simpsons,” “Rocko’s Modern Life” to Adult Swim, a nighttime block of “Now that I’m older, Shows that incorporate satire, like cartoons: “Family Guy,” “American and Bullwinkle” as old favorites. and “Ren and Stimpy.” cartoons with adult humor. when I watch car- “South Park” and “Family Guy,” fea- Dad” and “The Cleveland Show.” Andrado and his girlfriend of sev- Being so close to Anaheim, a Not only toons, I usually ture the likenesses of many celebrities All three the brainchildren of Seth en months, Janine Fernandez, met kingdom of cartoons is virtually next do cartoons look at the prob- and, in most cases, mock them. In MacFarlane. on campus in the TSU Underground door to CSUF. have their s o m e cases, the celebrities are Outside of the cartoons aimed at over conversation involving Disney, Doug Robertson, 24, said it was own cable killed. adults, Plefka said, “Cartoons now a staple in the cartoon industry. an unusual experience being an em- network, “You’re always are shit.” “I told her I was just getting back ployee at Disneyland. but the going to have “All the children’s programming from Disneyland and that I have my “You’re a grown-up and you’re Internet violence. There’s now sucks, like ‘Spongebob’ and all annual pass,” Andrado said. hanging out with Sleeping Beauty or also lends really no way that stuff,” Plefka said, though he Fernandez, a pre-nursing major, Mickey. It’s weird, but cool,” Rob- a helping to stop it in the also criticized classic cartoons’ inten- has been the proud owner of her own ertson said. hand to world, and it can tions. annual pass for six months now. Robertson works as “show sup- be really good in “The older cartoons were cool, The 19-year-old donned a pair of port,” meaning he works backstage a storyline,” Ara- but a lot of them were based off of Minnie Mouse ears on a headband during the parades. gon said. products that were already toys, like in the TSU. “There are always people. There Alex Plefka, a TV- ‘Carebears’ and ‘Transformers’,” he “Just as an accessory,” she said. are almost always lines. From being Film Society member, said. “We’re actually on our way now to here every day, I can tell you that said that a group called The same is true of the- popu get some Mickey ears with the wiz- people still love cartoons, new and the Parents TV Council, lar cartoons “Rainbow Brite” and ard hat for me,” Andrado beamed. old,” Robertson said of the timeless whom he called “a bunch “Strawberry Shortcake.” Of their favorites, the two rattled cartoon craze. of idiots,” makes sure to do its part in end- ing such humor by making hundreds of thousands of complaints an- nually to the Fed- PHOTO COURTESY MCT eral Communications 4 FEATURES December 1, 2009 Campus pagans talk holidays By Sarah Smith faith keeps me going anyway,” Proph- verse, you’re just some girl standing For the Daily Titan ete said. there in a silly dress. Without that [email protected] “Holidays are fun anyway. I like community, you can never develop them. I still get presents on Christmas as full a spiritual awareness as you It’s the holiday season and while and have fun on Halloween. It doesn’t could,” Borden said. some people will be out shopping, have to be about Jesus these days,” Most people think of pagans caroling, burning a Yule log with Thune said. as an obscure, devil-worshiping friends and family or shaking their Spirituality and paganism are grow- group that are constantly on the groove thang at the nearest party, ing in America and around the world. verge of sacrificing a virgin, or as few people actually know why But getting some of today’s spiritually- a hodgepodge neo-hippie collec- they’re celebrating. enlightened to reveal them- tive of people relentlessly attending SCREEN CAPTURE By ASHLEIGH JOHNSON/Daily Titan Copy Editor Oh yes, the selves can be quite a protests and dancing naked under Former Daily Titan Assistant News Editor Urmi Rahman launched her Web site, Minority Dreams, the day before President Obama holiday season challenge, even at the the full moon. For the most part, was elected. and the sup- time of year when these assumptions are wrong. posed cheer religious fervor is “Paganism is so beautiful. It’s so in the air are at its peak. accepting and doesn’t make you Alumna has big ‘Minority Dreams’ wonderful “There have follow one specific doctrine. It things to been a few art doesn’t damn you for being differ- By Gilbert Gutierrez III “I’ve always enjoyed writing, and rights, capturing their thoughts and celebrate. exhibits that ent,” Borden said. Daily Titan Staff Writer when I decided to major in print jour- bringing them into the spotlight for Egg nog have tackled While a pagan is technically [email protected] nalism, I wasn’t exactly sure where it Americans to see. and good religious issues anyone who believes in more than would lead me professionally. But The site could possibly become will toward but in an area a single, all-powerful being, some After graduating from Cal State now I’m having so much fun that I’m more of a user-generated magazine, man are su- that is so conser- people believe pagans are anyone Fullerton in the spring 2008, former going to take it as far as I can and see where much of the content would perb. Christmas vative, people might who is not a standard Christian, Daily Titan Assistant News Editor what happens,” Karmarkar said. stand alongside the content provided trees are beautiful be scared to really show Muslim or Jew. An odd viewpoint Urmi Rahman, 26, found it very dif- Karmarkar commented on Rah- by the reporters. and Hanukkah meno- who they are, through art considering that many traditions ficult to find a job. To fill the void man’s efforts with the Web site. “There’s a lot of minorities out there rahs are striking. or otherwise,” said Joanna Roche, of today’s more popular religions in her life, she focused on her inde- “Urmi is a very talented and hard that want their voice heard without it But few know that most of these 54, an art historian and Cal State Ful- are founded or even directly copied pendent news e-magazine, Minority- working individual, and if anybody being censored,” Subzwari said. traditions have roots in ancient pa- lerton professor. from ancient pagan traditions. Dreams.com. can make a success of a start-up e- Another idea they may use is to gan festivals and activities. In today’s world where entire wars The original Jewish religion wor- The weekly online magazine was zine, she can.” have the writer provide their own “The devil comes from pagan can be started in the name of some- shipped a pantheon. The idea of launched Nov. 3, 2008, the day be- The magazine doesn’t run on any perspective about the topic they write iconography,” said Kristine Thune, one’s god, it’s easy to see why people the Father, the Son and the Holy fore Barack Obama was elected presi- monetary funds, and none of the about. 22, an illustration major. “When who follow alternate paths may Spirit comes from ancient dent, and it celebrated its first year of writers or contributors are paid. CSUF alumnus Abrahim Appel, early Christianity was trying to be a little hesitant to step out pagan tradition, and even production earlier last month. 31, has a bachelor’s degree in Afro- convert people, they wanted to into the limelight. Memories the uplifting of the Virgin Rahman and other members of Ethnic and American Indian stud- scare the pagans into becoming of the Salem Witch Trials Mary is based in pagan- her family have been waiting for the I needed to do ies and is one of the most dedicated Christian so they made their god and even recent protests ism. The sacred femi- government to file their documents something to keep writers of Minority Dreams, Rahman into the devil.” regarding aspects of pop- nine, and with it much for citizenship, forcing her to delay positive“ and productive said. In fact, many common practices ular culture such as of the thought-to- her career as a journalist for a news- “ He holds two part-time jobs and are influenced directly by pagan “Harry Potter” and be-dead pagan tra- paper. Rahman was not ready to sit at the same time. has also published a number of sto- traditions. Most major monotheis- “Twilight” linger. dition, survived in tic holidays, particularly those fol- This may be some form or back and do nothing; she still had the , ries for the Los Angeles Times and – Urmi Rahman lowed by the Christian faith, were need to write. Alumna Orange County Register but said that why it is so dif- other. “I needed to do something to keep Minority Dreams is the best publica- celebrated on the same days of ficult to find any “Man is a positive and productive at the same tion that he has had the privilege to then-current pagan holidays. pagans, even if part of nature, time,” Rahman said. “Not being able to work in a coun- work for. “Easter is really a fertility holiday you are one. not separate It started out with just a simple ar- try where you’ve lived in for so long, “Allowing what we call the minor- to the pagans. It had nothing to do Women’s or above. ticle about the 2008 presidential elec- after you have graduated and see other ity voice to be respected so equally is with Jesus. It was an ancient fertility studies ma- A part. A tion and which direction immigrants people with lesser backgrounds being where journalism has to go for it to be holiday. That’s why there’s colored jor Annora steward. Pa- would go if they were legally able to able to progress on with their lives (is everything that it claims to be,” Appel eggs and bunnies,” Thune said. Borden, 20, has gans are sim- vote. Now Minority Dreams is staffed difficult), as far as work is concerned. said. “When your editors talk about Christmas was once an ancient followed a pagan ply people who are with 10 writers and has an accredited This magazine, I think, has helped being objective, being involved, the fertility festival celebrated by early faith since she was in eighth deeply connected with that internship program through CSUF. (Rahman) in that fashion, just to be place that has perfected that the most Germanic people before it was grade. Now a junior in college, idea and understand it,” Bor- The magazine has attracted a lot of able to say that I have something to has been Minority Dreams.” absorbed by Christianity. This is Borden recounts that from high school den said. writers from different backgrounds, hold onto. She has something that The online magazine looks to re- where the tradition of burning a until today it has been hard to find a “I think our society is so con- said Hussein “Ali” Subzwari, 29, she can call her own,” Subzwari said cruit more writers through their 10- Yule log really comes from. pagan community. fined that it needs those things co-founder and design manager for about the experience that his wife has week internship program. Interns Even after learning about the She said she feels less pagan some- to help people let loose and reach Minority Dreams and Rahman’s hus- gained after not being legally allowed will be writing about current events roots of these holidays, animation times because she is so uninvolved, out, to find themselves. I think pa- band. to work in the U.S. and blogging for the site. For more major Marie Prophete, 22, said which almost makes her doubt herself ganism is sort of viewed that way: Part time CSUF student Jennifer The magazine focuses on issues information, visit the Career Center she’s, “not surprised.” and her faith. rebellious, even if that’s not really Karmarkar, 50, writes for the e-mag- relating to people who are misrep- and ask about Minority Dreams as a “Even if I hear that stuff, my “Instead of connecting with the uni- what it is,” Roche said. azine. resented or that do not have certain future internship assignment. December 1, 2009 OPINION 5 Divorce, distress in Dodgertown Nerdgasm By Fred Bloom a month in spousal support if she is merely viewed the franchise as an in- Daily Titan Staff Writer not reinstated to her $2 million per vestment. [email protected] year position as CEO. While Frank insists that he is the “Exploring the highs and lows of nerd culture” The couple spent more than owner of the franchise, Jamie has “Dear Jamie – This is to inform three-quarters of a million dollars on plans to get enough investors to- you that your employment with and monthly expenses, including over gether to buy out her husband. Cali- positions as Chief Executive Officer $55,000 in personal expenses and fornia divorce law could give the two and Vice Chairperson of Los Ange- nearly $7 million on private jets in split ownership, which could force a les Dodgers LLC, as well as any and 2008 and 2009. sale of the Dodgers. all of the positions that you hold ... That could have paid for a front- Two names have already popped are hereby terminated effective im- end starter like Cliff Lee, someone up as potential buyers. Aquaman: A love story mediately.” the team desperately needed. Mark Cuban, Internet billion- A day after the Los Angeles Dodg- When the McCourts purchased aire and owner of the NBA’s Dallas ers were eliminated from the post- the franchise in 2004, they vowed to Mavericks, is interested in acquir- by ashleigh johnson talks to fish. I relish your scorn. cal properties, including the ability season, CEO Jamie McCourt re- make the team a winner. Since then, ing the team. Peter O’Malley, who Daily Titan Copy Editor Aquaman has sort of a bad repu- to kill someone with a touch and the ceived this letter from owner Frank they have displayed themselves as a became owner of the Dodgers when [email protected] tation in popular culture. It has been ability to function if severed from McCourt, her husband. prototype wealthy family, emphasiz- his father passed away in 1979 and said that he effectively is useless as a Aquaman’s body. And so, another installment of “As ing charity and even being named owned the team until they were sold Once, long before I achieved the superhero, that his costume is lame, Not as badass as a harpoon hand, the Dodgers Turn” is complete. the “Power Couple of the Year” by in 1998, has plans to form a team rampant fame and glory that comes that he is worse than Robin in terms but hey, I’m old fashioned like that. The once-proud Dodgers -fran the Los Angeles Business Journal in of investors in hopes of re-acquiring with being a college newspaper col- of being useful. Lies, I say! Lies and As far as powers go, Aquaman can chise is now forced to endure an 2008. the franchise. umnist (I’m sexing up a supermodel slander! … Except for maybe the do far more than communicate with ugly he-said she-said divorce involv- Now they are disregarding their Either choice would be a welcome and eating a baby California con- costume thing. You have a point fish. He’s resistant to heat, has super ing the owners. vows to each other and the fans. change. Although Cuban may spark dor sandwich right now!), I was a there. strength, super speed, super endur- In case you have not been tun- Since the Dodgers fell under the controversy, he would most likely child. Like most children, I loved Allow me to get one thing straight: ance (for the ladies!), enhanced sens- ing in, let me get you up to speed. ownership of the Fox Entertainment handle the team as he does the Mav- cartoons. Aquaman is one of the straight-up es and can do magic. Frank McCourt terminated his wife Group and Mike Piazza was traded ericks, meaning he would expect to However, I also had a father who old school superheroes. He was a He’s also one of the few superhe- from her position as Dodgers CEO away, it has been difficult to regain win at any cost. O’Malley would loved cartoons more than my younger part of the original Justice League roes who has resigned from the Jus- claiming insubordination and say- respectability. bring respect and class back to the brother and I. Since he actually had lineup and a total badass. tice League. Sure, he still helps out ing she had an affair with a Dodgers With two-straight NL West titles franchise. money and was every once and employee and charged a European and three trips to the playoffs in the However, a sale could take years capable of per- awhile, but only trip to the company’s tab. Jamie at- four years under the McCourts, it to complete, and the Dodgers have forming bribes, if there’s some- tempted to get her job back in court seemed the respect was back. the pieces in place to win now. my brother and thing in it for but was denied. But winning is not everything. The Dodgers are rich in history I usually watched Ladies and gentlemen, I propose that him because he whatever my dad “ is too old for the

There was also a 911 call made by The team has not won a champion- and should expect the most from Jamie claiming Frank was threaten- ship since 1988, and this could pos- the franchise, from the team to the wanted to watch. we start a movement to ensure that this Justice League’s ing her after he saw her in the swim- sibly be the worst time to be a Dodg- owner’s box. And so my TV- often-misunderstood superhero gets the “ proverbial shit. ming pool at his home with the man ers fan. With Frank McCourt keeping watching days Did I mention she allegedly had an affair with. The messy divorce is more embar- possession of the franchise through were spent with recognition he deserves. that he’s the king Divorce papers obtained by TMZ rassing than anything a sub-par team the divorce process, it seems the the likes of “Loo- of Atlantis? outlined the couple’s budget and has failed to produce on the field. Dodgers will not be able to pay the ney Tunes,” “Bat- He also al- Jamie is asking for over $480,000 The details reveal that the McCourts price to be champions. man,” “Green most got his Hornet” (techni- own live-action cally not a cartoon but shut up, it Whereas most superheroes were show once, which would have been was awesome), “Get Smart” (again, relatively tame, Aquaman’s stories a spin-off of the popular “Smallville” Any feedback, positive or negative, is encouraged, as we strive to keep not a cartoon, but whatever) and of ranged from dark (baby murder via franchise. The show is now in pro- Letters an open dialogue with our readership. The Daily Titan reserves the right course “Super Friends.” asphyxiation) to downright bizarre duction limbo due to the WB and to the to edit letters for length, grammar and spelling. Direct all comments, Some background for those of (Aquaman goes to Hollywood to UPN merger, but the pilot episode questions or concerns along with your full name and major to the Daily you who were not hardcore enough stalk an actress). is available for purchase on iTunes Editor: to watch Super Friends: The show More recent incarnations of Aqua- (watch it; it’s awesome). Titan Opinion Desk at [email protected]. was a Hanna-Barbera cartoon that man depict him losing his hand to Ladies and gentlemen, I propose ran from the early ’70s to the mid piranhas and subsequently replacing that we start a movement to ensure ’80s. It was about the various hijinks it with a retractable harpoon hand. that this often-misunderstood su- of several superheroes (including Holy. Crap. (Insert the hardcore perhero gets the recognition he de- For the record Batman, Wonder Woman and Su- death metal song of your choice serves. perman) who were also friends. No here). It doesn’t get much more awe- It’s time to rise up, my brethren, Articles written for the Daily Titan by columnists, other Cal State Fullerton students or one knows how they got the name some than a hook that shoots from to take down “The Man” (he hates for the show. his stump. Aquaman – and puppies), for to- guests do not necessarily reflect the view of the Daily Titan or Daily Titan Editorial Board. Anyway, my favorite character on The harpoon hand has since been gether we are strong. Only the editorials are representative of the views of the Daily Titan Editorial Board. the show was by far Aquaman. Oh replaced with something called the The Wonder Twins still suck ass, yes, that Aquaman. The dude who Waterbearer hand, which has magi- though. 6 Sports December 1, 2009 Penner was a beloved writer and friend IN OTHER NEWS From Page 1 D e n n i s did it.” tan, said that everyone knew that Peck, a for- W h i l e he was something special, and from Women’s basketball signs high “People respected what he had mer execu- a t t e n d i n g day one, his talent was evident. gone through and thought he was tive editor CSUF, he However, Penner was dealing very brave,” said Rick Pullen, dean for the Daily worked at with some personal struggles. school quartet for 2010-11 of the College of Communications. Titan and the Anaheim After he came out as Christine In a 2007 interview with the Dai- who worked Bulletin as a Daniels, French said that he had First-year Head Coach Marcia Foster signed four ly Titan, Penner (under the name a l o n g s i d e sports writer never seen Mike so happy. Christine Daniels) said, “It got to a Penner, saw and then a “Deep inside it was still the per- players to compete for the Titans next season point where I exaggerated it – what him as a sports editor. son that I loved, that really, really it meant to be male or masculine. If friendly and Pe n n e r ’s kind and really generous person,” Cal State Fullerton head women’s was named Mater Dei’s Defensive I’m a feminine person, I don’t want easy-going sheer talent French said. basketball coach Marcia Foster an- Player of the Year as both a freshman to give that away.” guy. and work After about a year and a half, nounced the signing of four high and junior as well as the team’s “Sixth He added that if society were “(Penner) ethic showed Penner went back to his given name school standouts to National Letters Woman of the Year” in all three of more accepting in the past, he was cover- in his writing, and Christine Daniels was shelved. of Intent to pursue and continue her prep seasons. would have been more comfortable ing Cal State which many Many concerned friends reached their academic and playing careers “Alex is one of the toughest de- transitioning earlier. F u l l e r t o n praised. out to him, but they got no re- with the Titans. fenders I have seen in a long time Those who knew Penner recalled football at a “When it sponse, French said. “We are so very fortunate to have and her ability to drain the three not only an excellent writer but also time when came to writ- “I should’ve been more forceful; I signed such an outstanding class; as well as get to the basket is solid,” a great person with a heart of gold. the paper ing, Mike had should’ve made sure I tracked down each recruit comes from highly suc- Foster said. “Being a role player on “There was something different had advo- just a perfect Mike,” French said. cessful high school programs and has an exceptional team, Alex is going to about Mike. You immediately liked cated drop- touch, and In this time of sorrow, many of the ability to contribute right away,” surprise a lot of people. Expect her to him – you couldn’t help it,” said ping football he was an his friends have nothing but the ut- Foster said. “Our tradition of signing shine at Cal State Fullerton.” Scott French, a friend of Penner’s as a sport,” photo courtesy la times/associated press even better most respect for the man, the leg- tough guards is intact; although each Martinez, a 5-11 guard, aver- and a former Daily Titan editor. “So Peck said. Mike Penner graduated from Cal State Fullerton human be- end and always unpredictable, Mike one is unique, they all possess tough- aged six points and five rebounds many of the qualities that I would “The football in 1980. ing,” French Penner. ness, the ability to knock down the last season for the Knights, helping come to love about the man were coach at the said. “He was “If you knew him, you loved him. jumper and a competitive spirit that her squad to a 30-2 overall record, right there, right at the start.” time said he refused to ever talk to one of the gentlest, kindest people I He could’ve been the worst writer in blends well with our philosophy.” a Coastal League title, and the CIF Penner covered the football beat the Daily Titan again, but Mike still have ever met.” the world, and we’d still love him,” Yvonte Neal (Spring Valley, CA/ San Diego Section Division IV title for the Daily Titan in the fall of found a way to get him to talk to us. Jim Alexander, who was a sports French said. “It’s about the person, Mt. Miguel HS), Alex Thomas (Mis- in 2009. The Knights also finished 1977. I don’t know how he did it, but he writer with Penner at the Daily Ti- and we’re really going to miss him.” sion Viejo, CA/Mater Dei HS), Bri- as the state regional tournament ana Martinez (Chula Vista, CA/The runner-up. Bishop’s School), and Jasmine Gray- “Briana is a scorer, defender and son (Los Angeles, CA/Fairfax HS) rebounder in the mold of the tough, Charlie Weis fired by Notre Dame after five years will join the Titans beginning with competitive guards we have now,” the 2010-11 season. Foster said. “Her upside is huge. We Neal, a 5-7 guard who will play her expect big things from Briana.” (MCT) – In a widely expected operations until a new coach is hired, month. senior season at Mt. Miguel HS, was The lone forward in the class, move, Charlie Weis is out as Notre Swarbrick said. Ianello has spent the It has spit out potential succes- an All-Mesa League second-teamer Grayson, a 6-2 post player from Los Dame’s football coach, athletic di- past five seasons on the Notre Dame sors ranging from big names such as a junior last season after averag- Angeles, is a CIF All-City Section rector Jack Swarbrick announced staff. as Oklahoma’s Bob Stoops and ex- ing 16.6 points, 7.3 rebounds, and Second-Team selection for the Lions Monday. Swarbrick recommended the ex- NFL coach Jon Gruden to a list of 2.5 steals per game for Eastlake HS, who averaged 11.6 points and 8.4 Swarbrick cut ties with Weis fol- pected dismissal Sunday night to perhaps more attainable candidates while also earning All-CIF Second- rebounds for Fairfax HS as a junior, lowing a disappointing 6-6 season Notre Dame’s president, Rev. John such as Cincinnati’s Brian Kelly and Team honors and helping the Titans helping the team to a 25-9 overall re- that ended Saturday with a 45-38 Jenkins. TCU’s Gary Patterson. to a semifinal appearance in the CIF cord and a 12-0 mark in the Western loss at Stanford. “We have established an evalu- The dismissal caps a tumultu- San Diego Section Divison I play- League as well as a semifinal appear- Weis has six years left on his con- ation process for all of our athletic ous five-year run, with Notre Dame offs. She was also an all-league sec- ance in the CIF playoffs. tract. programs that, in the end, results football now on the hunt for its ond team selection as a sophomore, “Jasmine adds a level of athleticism “We have great expectations for in a recommendation from Jack to fourth head coach since the end of averaging 10 points, 8.5 rebounds, we have yet to experience during my our football program, and we have me,” Father Jenkins said. “I accepted the 2000 season. and 2.5 steals per contest. time at Cal State Fullerton,” Foster not been able to meet those expecta- Jack’s decision and look forward to In the last three years, Weis’ “Yvonte is very talented,” Foster said. “A strong rebounder and scorer, tions,” Swarbrick said. “As an alum- working with him on selecting a new teams went 16-21 with zero victories said. “She is a tough penetrator with Jasmine has the ability to go inside nus, Charlie understands those goals head football coach who is the very against ranked opponents. The con- the ability to knock down the deep and out. As she continues to develop and expectations better than most, best choice possible for the Univer- tinued failures against elite teams three. She is a super defender who her skill set, she will be a very diffi- and he’s as disappointed as anyone sity and especially for our student- coupled with inexplicable, eviscerat- has the game, ability and swagger to cult player to match up with. Could that we have not achieved the de- athletes.” ing defeats (two straight home losses play with the best.” very well be an immediate impact sired results.” The search for Weis’ replacement to Navy, two straight Senior Day photo courtesy mct Thomas, a 5-9 guard who was a player in the Big West.” Assistant coach Rob Ianello will officially begins now—but the ru- losses to sub-.500 teams) simply be- During five seasons, Weis was unable to teammate of current Titan Mya Ol- assume responsibility for football mor mill has churned for nearly a came too much to bear. win marquee games for Notre Dame. ivier last season with the Monarchs, Story courtesy titan media relations December 1, 2009 7 CLASSIFIEDS1600 6100 Crossword Puzzle Index Advertising Miscellaneous Business Opportunities brought to you by mctcampus.com Announcements 1100 Campus Events/Services Information REALTOR WILL FINALLY A 1200 Campus Organizations CONTRIBUTE minimum MONEYMAKING WEB 1300 Greeks To place a classified ad, call $1,000 to CSUF for property list- SITE FOR BEGINNERS! 1400 Legal Notices EasyCashFlowNowWebsite. 1500 Lost and Found ed AND sold by Richard Garcia, 1600 Miscellaneous 657.278.4411 REEBROKER DRE #01479810. com 1700 Personals (909) 557-8481 1800 Pregnancy By Fax: 6200 1900 Research Subjects 5500 2000 Sperm/ Egg Donors 657.278.2702 Career Opportunities P/T 2100 Tickets Offered / wanted Professional Services By Email: Marketing intern paid 4-6hrs Merchandise [email protected] 24 HR Mailbox & Photo Studio, per week for direct mail, web 2200 Appliances PO Box Rental, FedEx/UPS marketing. 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Think Different. Think Simon. World’s number one golfer must face media and address last week’s situation My first reaction to the develop- Did she strike him with a golf ing story was that it was either alco- club? hol-related or he was sneaking out of Why were both rear windows of the house at 2:25 a.m. to go see his his vehicle smashed? mistress. Why was he backing out of his Pretty reasonable assumptions I driveway so early in the morning? must say. But until I heard all the Where was he going? facts, I was not going to make any Still, many questions linger about assumptions. the man who has inspired and cap- Finally, days later, Tiger gave his tivated millions of fans worldwide side of the story. with his golf abilities. My assumptions were wrong, but His statement did not remove the there was still a trail of mystery that interest of many because there were By Simon liang left much more to be desired. still questions that needed answers. Daily Titan Asst. Sports Editor According to a statement on his While Tiger has lived a relatively [email protected] Web site, Woods said, “This situa- private life outside of golf, this is not tion is my fault, and it’s obviously the time to be in hiding. Time to bring out a magnifying embarrassing to my family and me. The truth will prevail in this situ- glass on the life of Tiger Woods. I’m human, and I’m not perfect. I ation, whether Elin, Tiger or his fans Throughout his 13-year profes- will certainly make sure this doesn’t like it or not. sional golf career, he has been a happen again.” Woods and his lawyer have already rare hybrid of superstar athlete and Perhaps we have all been blind- turned down the Florida Highway squeaky clean citizen. sighted by Tiger’s supernatural abili- Patrol three times for a meeting. There are no sexual assaults (i.e. ties on the golf course that we forgot He even named his yacht “Priva- Mike Tyson), illegal activities (i.e. that he is indeed, human. cy.” Wow, talk about being straight- Michael Vick) or illegitimate chil- Woods goes on to say, “The only forward. dren with women he met on the person responsible for the accident I understand that he likes his pri- road (i.e. Shawn Kemp, Calvin Mur- is me. My wife, Elin, acted coura- vacy, but in cases like this where there phy and Travis Henry). geously when she saw I was hurt and is a whole other story to be had, this So when word broke out about in trouble. She was the first person to is not a time to be silent. him being involved in a one-car ac- help me. Any other assertion is abso- Tiger needs to come clean for his cident when he struck a fire hydrant lutely false.” friends and family, but most impor- and hit a neighbor’s tree, it made Rumors of infidelity swirled tantly, his fans. headlines. around Woods two days before the The truth will ultimately set him Curiosity ran through the minds accident when a National Enquirer free. of many, but there were no sides of story alleged that he had been seeing Like he said, no one is flawless, the story, just the facts. a New York night club hostess. but it is time for Tiger to be a man When I first heard about the in- Maybe that led to a fight between and live up to his mistakes. cident, I was in shock because you him and his wife. Will we ever know what exactly photo courtesy mct never hear any breaking news about However, many questions remain happened that night? The world will Tiger Woods talks to reporters during a press conference during the PGA Championship in Chaska, Minn. Tiger unless it’s on the golf course. unanswered. just have to play the waiting game. Hopkins out to show boxing still matters despite recent tragedies

(MCT) – Mark Twain once ob- KOs), the Ukrainian giants who go B-Hop inside the distance. served that reports of his death had 6-7 1/2, 250 and 6-6 1/2, 240, re- “He’s a tough, proud Mexican, been greatly exaggerated. spectively. and I say that with respect,” Hop- The same might be said of boxing But newly crowned WBA heavy- kins said of Ornelas. “Everybody in 2009, which is enjoying a notable weight champ David “The Haye- knows what a true Mexican fighter rebirth after years of decline or, at maker” Haye (23-1-0, 21 KOs), of brings to the table. They fight with the very least, stagnancy. England, is a block of wood that pride, they fight with guts. It’s in Ageless wonder Bernard “The might be more reasonably whittled their DNA.” Executioner” Hopkins’ first ring ap- down. Haye, who won his title on But ticket sales for Hopkins-Or- pearance in his hometown of Phila- a majority decision over 7-foot, nelas could be adversely affected by delphia in 6 1/2 years might not rep- 316-pound Russian Nicolay Valuev what happened to Mexican-born, resent the high point of the sport’s on Nov. 7 in Nuremberg, Germany, Chicago-based super bantamweight recent upswing, but his light-heavy- is 6-3 and weighed 217 pounds for Francisco Rodriguez, who suffered a weight bout in the Liacouras Center that fight. brain bleed in his Nov. 20 bout with against Mexican tough guy Enrique A proposed matchup of Hopkins North Philadelphia’s Teon Kennedy Ornelas on Wednesday could be the and Haye is feasible, and perhaps at the Blue Horizon. Rodriguez first of a series of falling dominoes even likely, as both are promoted by fought valiantly, but he was stopped that would send the longtime former Golden Boy Promotions. in 10 rounds in his bid to win the middleweight champion into retire- “I will win (against Ornelas) and vacant USBA 122-pound champi- ment in a blaze of glory. I will beat Roy Jones Jr., then I will onship. He collapsed shortly after Hopkins (49-5-1, 32 KOs), who become heavyweight champion in the bout and, with no discernible turns 45 on Jan. 15, has an ambi- 2010,” said Hopkins, who ranks with brain activity, was unplugged from tious three-bout exit strategy that Archie Moore and George Foreman the machine that kept him breath- calls for him to not only dispose of as the finest over-40 fighters ever. ing on Nov. 22. Ornelas (29-5-0, 19 KOs), but of The problem for Hopkins in his There are always repercussions fellow forty-something legend Roy most recent Philly fight – an eighth- about the ever-present dangers of Jones Jr. (54-5-0, 40 KOs) on March round stoppage of Morrade Hakkar boxing whenever there is a ring-re- photo courtesy mct 13, and then to win the heavyweight on March 29, 2003, at the Wacho- lated death, and the passing of Ro- Boxers Bernard Hopkins (left) and Enrique Ornelas (right) pose for photographs with boxer Sugar Shane Mosley (center) after the championship sometime before the via Spectrum - was that tickets were driguez – father of a five-month-old three met with the media at the Sofitel Hotel in Philadelphia, Penn., on Monday. end of 2010. overpriced ($500 ringside) for this daughter – is no different. He be- The 6 foot 1 inch, 175-pound market and Hakkar was an unde- came the first fighter in 31 years to “Kid” Paret past the point of no re- described as a very good year, the Quebec City, Lucian Bute knocked Hopkins, who ruled the middle- serving No. 1 contender who fought die as the result of injuries incurred turn, and in 1982, when Ray “Boom Floyd Mayweather Jr.-Juan Manuel out Librado Andrade before a rau- weight division for 10 years and a scared. in a bout in Philadelphia, and his Boom” Mancini put Duk-Koo Kim Marquez bout posted big pay-per- cous, sellout crowd of 16,473. Box- division-record 20 defenses, almost That should not be the case death occurred only 10 days and a down and out for a permanent view numbers, Manny Pacquiao- ing also is hugely popular in Eastern certainly wouldn’t try going all the Wednesday, with tickets for the Ver- few blocks away from where Hop- count. Miguel Cotto did even better and, Europe, and Andre Ward, the only way up to the land of WBC heavy- sus-televised matchup more afford- kins-Ornelas will take place. Rodriguez’ death is not nearly so recession or not, HBO officials are American gold medalist at the 2004 weight champion Vitali Klitschko ably priced (from $20 to $200) and Boxing’s status as a mainstream high-profile as those of Paret and prepared to break the bank for Pac- Athens Olympics, gave U.S. fans a (38-2-0, 37 KOs) and WBO/IBF Ornelas vowing to do all he can to sport took major hits in 1962, when Kim, but it does strike much closer quiao-Mayweather in 2010. reason to cheer on Nov. 21 when he titlist Wladimir Klitschko (53-3, 47 become the first man ever to defeat Emile Griffith bludgeoned Benny to home in this city, and raises famil- “The money we are talking about upset Denmark’s Mikkel Kessler in iar questions as to whether boxing is astronomical,” said HBO Sports theShowtime-orchestrated “Super still has a place in a civilized society. president Ross Greenburg. “This Six” super middleweight tourna- It also comes amid a flurry of fight has to happen. This should ment. Ward, who claimed Kessler’s positive news for the beleaguered be our Super Bowl. It will break re- WBA belt, is the first American to fight game, which has withstood cords.” win in the opening round of the am- past tragedies. In what can only be Just this past Saturday night, in bitious round-robin event.