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Since 1960 Volume 85, Issue 53 Thursday May 14, 2009 DailyThe Student Voice of California StateTitan University, Fullerton DTSHORTHAND
CSU Trustees vote to increase fees 10 percent Cal State University Board of Trustees will vote on another 10 per- cent student fee increase at its meet- ing today. (Wednesday, May 13). The meeting, held at the CSU Chancellor’s Office in Long Beach, begins at 10 a.m. and will feature students, faculty and staff peaking on the fee increases and other issues. This will be the seventh fee in- crease since 2002, and fees have more than doubled since then. “The California Faculty Associa- tion has long argued that it is wrong to keep raising fees in the public state university, especially when no work has been done to learn the impact of these fee increases on our students and our state,” said CFA President Lillian Taiz. For more information, see the Trustees’ public notice on the fee hikes at http://www.calstate.edu/ bot/agendas/may09/FIN.pdf.
Craigslist closing ‘erotic services’ section CHICAGO (MCT) – It was the Internet’s version of a seedy street corner, a largely unregulated hotbed of prostitution that allowed easy ac- cess to illegal sex, authorities say. But officials expressed optimism Wednesday that the Internet sex trade suffered at least temporary PHOTO BY LUIS DELGADILLO/Daily Titan News Director damage as Craigslist announced it Cal State Fullerton student and Daily Titan staff writer Van Le was struck by a vehicle as a result of a collision involving three vehicles at the intersection of Nutwood and Commonwealth Avenue just after 6 p.m. yesterday. The was closing its controversial “erotic drivers of the two vehicles that collided in the crash were not injured though one driver, a pregnant woman was taken by ambulance to a nearby medical center. The pedestrian struck was walking toward the main campus when services” section after pressure by she stepped from the curb. The third vehicle involved in the crash sustained no damage. state authorities across the country. “I think this is a fundamental change, a recognition by Craigslist that the erotic services section truly had become an Internet brothel, tru- Vehicle crash injures journalist ly had become an illegal and danger- ous place,” Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan said. The collision involving three vehicles at the Nutwood and Commonwealth Avenue intersection However, the substance of the changes was vague and many politi- also sends the visibly pregnant driver of one of the vehicles to a local medical center for checks cians and anti-exploitation advocates remained skeptical. Though Madigan and others said By Jeremiah Dobruck enues on foot toward Cal State Ful- killed right there,” said Matt Ro- scene, Le was conscious and writh- turning left across its path, Rodarte that Craigslist would now more Daily Titan Staff Writer lerton’s main campus around 6 p.m. darte, a Fullerton resident who saw ing in pain in the street a few feet said. It then hit a white GMC Yukon closely screen posts to a new “adult [email protected] Wednesday, eyewitnesses said. her get hit. from the curb while witnesses tried that was turning right onto Nutwood services” section, the popular clas- Van Le, a senior and communi- “You know how you take a rag- to help her. and bounced into Le before running A Daily Titan staff writer was sified advertisement site promised cations major, was transported by doll and throw it up in the air? That’s Le was struck when the driver of head-on into a traffic-signal pole. only to “experiment” with methods struck by a car with enough force to ambulance to UCLA medical center what she looked like, just like a rag the Infinity tried to beat a yellow Le had stepped into the street be- used by print publications to screen send her 10 to 15 feet while crossing with non-life threatening injuries. doll flying in the air,” Rodarte said. light while crossing Nutwood and fore the Infinity hit the SUV with for illegal activities in paid ads. Commonwealth and Nutwood Av- “I thought she was going to get Before ambulances arrived on had to avoid a gray Toyota Matrix enough force to push it completely Craigslist guidelines continue to onto the sidewalk and knock over allow legal adult services such as mas- a smaller traffic signal, according to sage workers, exotic dancers and es- eyewitnesses. cort services to place advertisements “Had she been standing two feet on the Web site. Before Wednesday’s back, she would have been crushed changes, the Web site relied upon between the pole and the car,” Ro- “community moderation” to remove darte said. posts advertising illegal services, with The driver of the Yukon, Carolina users alerting Craigslist to question- Durazo – who was visibly pregnant able ads. – had no apparent injuries, but she In November, as part of an agree- was transported by the Fullerton ment with Madigan and 42 other Fire Department for medical atten- attorneys general, Craigslist also be- tion, Evelyn Mercado, the front-seat gan using telephone and credit card passenger’s cousin, said. verification to screen erotic services Four children, one as young as postings. five years old, were also riding in the Yukon and were not seriously hurt. “They’re all really scared,” said Mercado, the girls aunt, who was WEATHER holding the youngest girl. Stunned students looked on from TODAY TOMorrow the corners of the intersection while cars piled up in either direction be- fore police arrived on scene. Faculty and staff filed out of the College Park building to see what had happened and clustered around High: 76° High: 81° the scene one witness called a “jum- Low: 59° Low: 58° bled metal mess.” The driver of the Infinity had no PARTLY CLOUDY PARTLY CLOUDY apparent injuries and declined to give his name or comment. CONTACT US At the time of press, Campus Po- Main line: (714) 278-3373 lice would not release any informa- News desk: (714) 278-4415 Photo By Luis Delgadillo/Daily Titan News Director tion on the driver of the Infinity, or Advertising: (714) 278-4411 Daily Titan staff writer Van Le, who was struck by a vehicle involved in the collision, winces in pain as first responders place her on a backboard in preparation for transport to a if charges will be leveled against any- E-mail: [email protected] UCLA Medical Center. Le suffered non-life threatening injuries and is expected to make a full recovery. one involved.
CONTACT US Main line: (714) 278-3373 News desk: (714) 278-4415 Advertising: (714) 278-4411 E-mail: [email protected] 2 Page Two May 14, 2009 IN OTHER NEWS Abalone are treasured, nearly to extinction
INTERNATIONAL SEATTLE (MCT) – The authori- European Union fines Intel record $1.45 billion ties popped him near the docks in Port Angeles. WASHINGTON (MCT) – European regulators on Wednesday levied a On a March afternoon in 1994, record antitrust fine of $1.45 billion against Intel Corp. for abusing its posi- a sleek fishing boat – not-so-subtly tion as the world’s dominant computer chip maker. named the Abalone Made – came The fine comes after nearly two years of investigation by the European Commission into allegations that the Santa Clara, Calif., company offered ashore after puttering around Fresh- improper rebates and other discounts to discourage companies from buying water Bay. The waiting cops nabbed microprocessors from its smaller rival, Advanced Micro Devices Inc. the captain and seized his contra- Complaints from AMD triggered the case and the company’s chief execu- band: 188 specimens of a rare Puget tive, Dirk Meyer, hailed the ruling, calling it “an important step toward estab- Sound mollusk, the pinto abalone, lishing a truly competitive market.” But Intel CEO Paul Otellini denied any a strange, fist-sized snail stuffed in wrongdoing and said the company would appeal the fine. Intel’s stock closed algae-encrusted shells. at $15.13 on Wednesday, down 8 cents. The thief would confess he’d been “We believe the decision is wrong and ignores the reality of a highly com- stealing the tasty seafood delicacies petitive microprocessor marketplace, characterized by constant innovation, by the tens of thousands – enough improved product performance and lower prices,” Otellini said in a written to pay off his 26-foot commercial statement. “There has been absolutely zero harm to consumers.” diving boat and buy a new Jeep European regulators sharply disagreed, handing out a fine that topped the Cherokee. The real damage wouldn’t $1.23 billion one it levied against Microsoft Corp. last year. be known until much later. At the time, Puget Sound’s lone abalone species was already hurtling NATIONAL toward extinction. More than with any other creature in these waters, Obama to stop release of detainee abuse photos illicit harvesting may have pushed it over the edge. WASHINGTON (MCT) – President Barack Obama is seeking to with- Today, so few of the shellfish re- hold photos depicting the abuse of prisoners in U.S. custody in Iraq and main that scientists with kitchen Photos courtesy mct Afghanistan, aides said Wednesday, citing concerns that “their release would utensils and model-train glue are Washington state biologist Josh Bouma, left, measures an abalone taken from Puget Sound. He and UW biologist Nathan Wight, endanger our troops” and could threaten national security. trying to mate survivors in a lab. background, work out of a lab in Mukilteo, Wash., April 22. The move is an about-face from the administration’s decision last month They plan this summer to transplant to release 44 photographs in response to an order that a New York federal the creatures’ offspring in the Strait ington graduate student, Nathan district court issued three years ago. TheA merican Civil Liberties Union had of Juan de Fuca and hope that will Wight, plucked abalone from tanks, sued the Department of Defense under President George W. Bush for the jump-start a population nearing col- checked their sex, and pasted num- release of the photos. The Bush administration had challenged the release. lapse. Similar efforts are under way bered tags on their shells in prepara- Obama directed his lawyers last week to object to the court-ordered re- in British Columbia, but it’s too tion for mating. AstroTurf rimmed lease by May 28 of the photos, the White House said, and he told Army Gen. soon to know if the attempts will the tanks so the animals wouldn’t es- Ray Odierno, the head of U.S. forces in Iraq, of his stance on Tuesday. succeed. cape – a lesson scientists learned the Jameel Jaffer, the director of the ACLU’s National Security Project, said That researchers are trying to do hard way. “We’ve had males crawl Obama’s decision was “absolutely a surprise” and that the administration so at all is a testament to how marine out and into tanks with females,” would have to go back to court to argue against the release. science is evolving. Invertebrates Wight said. such as shellfish, sea urchins and Abalone are ecosystem engineers cucumbers were once thought to be and voracious grazers. They cruise at STATE naturally resistant to overfishing. If night, scraping algae off rocks with a fishermen took too many, regula- scaly tongue and feeding on drifting Indians hope bill restores sovereignty – in Hawaii tors just shut down fishing, believ- kelp. They keep rocky patches clean SACRAMENTO (MCT) – The Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians ing wild stocks would come back on for other creatures to colonize. celebrated the grand opening of their Red Hawk Casino last December with their own. Their ability to wander is key to native dances -- and Hawaiian songs. But as populations of many ma- their survival. Most of the tribe’s 478 members trace their roots to Hawaiians and Indi- rine creatures plummet across the The broadcast spawners mate by Top: These pinto abalone, nearly two years old, are being raised at a lab in Port Gamble, ans who built Sacramento and married during the Gold Rush. globe, the fate of abalone – from releasing sperm and eggs in the wa- South Africa to California and now ter, which mix and produce young Wash., April 20. Bottom: Biologist Joth Davis is among the scientists trying to coax Now they, like many of the 21,000 area residents with Hawaiian ancestry, Puget Sound’s pinto abalone population to rebound. are closely following a bill in Congress to grant native Hawaiians sovereignty Washington – shows how easy it is only if parents are close together. So similar to that enjoyed by California’s 106 federally recognized Indian nations. to misread the consequences of over- abalone travel, rarely more than a fishing, and how complicated it can few dozen meters, congregating on along the Strait of Georgia, north of They hope to play a role in a rebornH awaiian government, and the bill, by Sen. the San Juan Islands. Washington Daniel Akaka, D-Hawaii, would give them that chance. It has twice stalled in the be to repair the damage. outcroppings to spawn at low tides. Nature, and man, are too unpre- There, people for centuries have col- never allowed commercial fishing, Senate but now has the backing of President Barack Obama, a Hawaii native. but by the late 1980s sport fishermen The legislation would allow native Hawaiians to set up a government and dictable. lected them for food and treasure. The creature looked like a simple Connoisseurs pound the meat saw fewer and fewer of the creatures. negotiate with the state of Hawaii and the U.S. government for land rights In 1994 the state halted abalone col- – but not for gambling, which was removed from the bill to defuse critics. gnarled stone – until it danced. with mallets, boil it in soup with On a recent spring day in a Mukil- cabbage, stir-fry it with pepper and lecting for good. If it passes, a council would certify voters for the first election. Anyone with In the 15 years since, pinto aba- native Hawaiian ancestry would be able to participate. teo marine laboratory, a single pinto garlic or serve it as steak stuffed with abalone rose up on its milky foot, the prosciutto and pine nuts. The un- lone populations at surveyed sites shell resembling a mushroom cap, derside of an abalone’s scraggly shell in Washington have declined more and swiveled to and fro like a child holds swirling iridescent patterns than 80 percent. For the Record surveying a room. Then it pushed that change color with the light. From Admiralty Inlet to the Pa- across a table toward the edge. Polished pieces of shell become saxo- cific, abalone once were so com- mon that San Juan residents called It is the policy of the Daily Titan to correct any inaccurate informa- “Whoa there,” said Josh Bouma, a phone keys, pocketknife handles and retreating currents “abalone tides.” tion printed in the publication as soon as the error is discovered. Any shellfish biologist with theW ashing- guitar inlays. Jewelers shape them Today, the creatures probably num- incorrect information printed on the front page will result in a correction ton Department of Fish and Wild- into pendants for earrings, necklaces ber in the tens of thousands, perhaps printed on the front page. Any incorrect information printed on any life. He pried the animal loose with and bracelets. even a few hundred thousand. That’s other page will be corrected on page 2. Errors on the Opinion page will a spatula and dumped it in a basin Such popularity led to boom-and- a pittance after decades when sport be corrected on that page. Corrections also will be noted on the online bubbling with saltwater piped from bust commercial fishing in Califor- fishermen – allowed to collect a version of the Daily Titan. Puget Sound. nia for white, black, green and pink handful of the creatures each – gath- Please contact executive editor Jessica Terrell at 714-278-5815 or at Bouma and a University of Wash- abalone. The same pattern followed But the more biologists dove along ered a combined total of more than [email protected] with issues about this policy or to report any the Strait of Juan de Fuca, the more 40,000 a year. errors. confused they grew. Thirty years To understand the decline, scien- ago, one-fifth of abalone were small. tists tested water temperature and Today only 2 percent are. Average salt content, but found few clues. abalone shell sizes have grown larger. They knew the return of sea otters “We thought, ‘Wouldn’t poachers Daily Titan – furry abalone lovers – may have want the biggest ones?’ “ said Don played a role near the coast. Rothaus, a Fish and Wildlife biolo- Editorial But in and around Port Angeles gist. Executive Editor Jessica Terrell and the San Juans, biologists tended Then they hit upon an obvious Managing Editor Michal Olszewski to blame continued poaching. Cer- answer: The creatures were getting Editorial Director Austen Montero tainly, history suggested as much. old but not reproducing. The same News Director Luis Delgadillo The fisherman police caught in peculiar biological tic that made aba- Asst. News Editor Jesica Eastman 1994 admitted regularly stealing lone easy prey for thieves also, in the Asst. News Editor Eui-jo Marquez clustering abalone when he dove le- end, appeared to be their downfall. Asst. News Editor Sean Belk gally for cucumbers and urchins. He Poachers weren’t taking more be- Asst. Opinions Editor Christine Amarantus sold the marine snails to local res- cause abalone no longer clustered Features Editor Muey Saephanh taurants for $5 to $10 or less apiece. in quantities big enough to make it Features Editor Christee Lemons Asst. Features Editor Brittney Lange The restaurants resold them for as worth their while. Sports Editor Crysania Salcido much as $25. Some even found their So many abalone had been re- Detour Editor Skyler Blair way overseas. moved from Puget Sound that those Asst. Detour Editor Brittny Ulate Biologists calculated that this thief remaining lived too far apart to Copy Chief Amy Dempsey took as much by himself as all other congregate. They couldn’t get close Photo Editor Daniel Suzuki recreational fishermen combined in enough to mate. Editor’s Assistant Isa Ghani some years. And no one believed he Along Hood Canal at a new small Adviser Ricardo Chavira was the region’s only poacher. “I still shellfish nursery in Port Gamble, hear people whisper about knowing Wash., Jason Suzuki lifted the lid on Main Line (714) 278-3373 Editorial Fax (714) 278-4473 where they can find illegal abalone,” a narrow tub to show off his babies. News Line (714) 278-4415 E-mail: [email protected] said Joth Davis, a biologist with Tay- Inside, dozens of colorful abalone Advertising lor Shellfish. the size of poker chips were strewed Plus, smuggling threatens abalone about like pebbles, munching on a Director of Advertising Sarah Oak around the world. Abalone theft by cocktail of algae perfected by Su- Production Assistant Chris Ullyott Chinese gangs in South Africa has Production Assistant Mandi Braga zuki. National Sales & Promotion Kassia Azimioara sparked gunbattles in Johannesburg. “They’re looking good,” he said. Classified Manager Kiran Kazalbash British Columbia authorities em- “They look happy.” Account Executive Liz Hernandez ploy shellfish-sniffing dogs on ferries After scientists help adults spawn Account Executive Dante Galan and use a database of abalone DNA in Mukilteo, the offspring swim free Account Executive Andrew St. Pierre to track shellfish poached from their for about two weeks. Then they are Account Executive Katie Hennessey waters. brought here, where Suzuki moni- Account Executive Adrian Gaitan Three years ago, one team of tors their growth. Distribution Santana Ramos crooks was caught ferrying a pickup- Some of the babies are tagged Business Manager/Adviser Robert Sage load of 11,000 abalone stolen from with a tiny numbered marker – the Canada’s northwest coast. same kind scientists attach to honey- Main Line (714) 278-3373 Advertising Fax (714) 278-2702 Abalone raised in Canadian shell- bees to track their movements. Su- Advertising (714) 278-4411 E-mail: [email protected] fish farms feed on plants that leave zuki makes sure these young snails The Daily Titan is a student publication, printed every Monday through Thursday. The their shells an odd color, so cops can don’t fall prey to disease or suffocate Daily Titan operates independently of Associated Students, College of Communications, cruise restaurants and quickly spot in their own feces. CSUF administration and the CSUF System. The Daily Titan has functioned as a public wild abalone. Smugglers still swipe In late summer, about 3,000 of forum since inception. Unless implied by the advertising party or otherwise stated, hundreds of thousands of dollars’ them will travel by boat to the San advertising in the Daily Titan is inserted by commercial activities or ventures identified worth of abalone each year from Juan Islands, where biologists aboard in the advertisements themselves and not by the university. Such printing is not to be construed as written or implied sponsorship, endorsement or investigation of such com- California, which holds the world’s the state dive boat Clamdestine will mercial enterprises. The Daily Titan allocates one issue to each student for free. last remaining populations of red gently plant them in the seafloor. Copyright ©2006 Daily Titan abalone, creatures that can grow to Then they will wait and watch for twice the size of pinto abalone. the next abalone tide. May 14, 2009 NEWS 3 At symbol of Israeli-Palestinian divide, pope calls for healing BETHLEHEM, West Bank The 82-year-old pope held a pri- (MCT) – Standing within view of vate meeting Wednesday evening Israel’s imposing concrete wall, Pope with about two-dozen Christian Pal- Benedict XVI told Palestinian refu- estinians from the Hamas-controlled gees Wednesday that the barrier is a Gaza Strip who received special per- stark reminder of the political stale- mission from Israel to travel to the mate that’s stymied every effort to West Bank for the pope’s visit. bring peace to this part of the Mid- In their meeting, participants dle East. said, the group urged Benedict to After becoming the first Roman speak out more forcefully against an Catholic pope to see the graffiti- Israeli-led economic blockade that’s covered, 25-foot-tall wall outside the prevented the isolated Gaza Strip Biblical birthplace of Jesus Christ, from rebuilding in the wake of Is- Benedict urged Palestinians to set rael’s Christmastime military offen- aside entrenched bitterness and pur- sive. sue courageous reconciliation with Israel launched the military cam- Israel. paign in a bid to cripple Hamas and “Although walls can be easily built, deter Palestinian militants from fir- we all know that they do not last ing rockets at southern Israeli towns. forever,” Benedict said before leav- Since Hamas still controls Gaza, Is- ing Bethlehem. “They can be taken rael refuses to allow critical rebuild- down. First, though, it is necessary ing supplies and a normal flow of to remove the walls that we build goods into the Mediterranean strip. around our hearts, the barriers that During his afternoon service we set up against in Bethlehem’s our neighbors.” Manger Square We d n e s d a y’s Although walls with thousands of visit to the Pal- Christians from estinian refugee “can be easily built, around the world, camp marked the we all know that they Benedict sent a most overtly po- “ special greeting litical chapter of do not last forever, to the 1.4 million Benedict’s eight- Gaza residents and day Middle East – Pope Benedict XVI said he prays “that pilgrimage. the embargo will Photo courtesy mct While the pope soon be lifted.” From left in foreground, Vatican Secretary of State Tarcisio Bertone, Pope Benedict XVI, and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas gather at the Aida Refugee camp in the West began the trip by declaring his plans It was his afternoon visit to the Bank town of Bethlehem, Wednesday. In the background is part of the separation barrier Israel has erected to wall off the West Bank’s Palestinian areas. to avoid politics, Benedict devoted small Palestinian refugee camp that much of his day in the West Bank to was the most anticipated speech of visit Israel nearly a decade ago. symbol of the country’s seemingly could annex up to 10 percent of the his last name not be used because the almost-unavoidable issue. the day, however. “On both sides of the wall, great intractable conflict with Palestin- West Bank for Israel, according to he regularly works in Israel. “He In his first meeting of the day, With an Israeli military pillbox courage is needed if fear and mis- ians. the U.N. Office for the Coordina- touched the root of the trouble: the Benedict told Palestinian Authority in view over his shoulder, Benedict trust is to be overcome,” Benedict Israel began building the network tion of Humanitarian Affairs. occupation.” President Mahmoud Abbas that he spoke out against the most potent told about 400 Palestinians gathered of walls, electronic fencing, high- In 2004, the International Court This section of the Israeli wall has strongly supports establishment of a example of the political divide that at the United Nations school. tech gates and dirt trenches in 2002 of Justice declared the barriers illegal become one of the most popular for Palestinian state as the best way to has deepened since Pope John Paul Israel’s still-expanding barrier has as a way to combat a demoralizing and called on Israel to dismantle the international graffiti artists. bring peace to the region. II became the first Vatican leader to come the most potent and divisive wave of suicide bombings that para- walls. In 2007, a large contingent of lyzed parts of Israel during the sec- The political nature of the trip well-known artists gathered in Beth- ond Palestinian uprising. was evident long before Benedict lehem to adorn the wall with graf- Despite international condemna- drove alongside the concrete walls in fiti. tion and ongoing legal challenges, his glass popemobile. On the military pillbox outside Israel is looking to complete the Palestinian leaders initially want- the U.N. school is a faded piece by a 400-mile-long barrier in the next ed to host the pope at a stone stage Miami-born artist known as Swoon. few years. directly underneath the Israeli wall It features a demure woman in pro- While Israeli leaders initially ar- outside the Aida Refugee Camp. file with a flowing blue skirt. gued that the Israeli leaders ob- Below the woman are the remains barrier was a tem- jected, however, and of a saying Swoon wrote on the porary security On both sides of Palestinian organiz- wall: measure, some ers shifted the event “When the Bay Bridge fell in the of the country’s “the wall, great cour- to the U.N. school last San Francisco earthquake, we
politicians have across the road. learned that structures resonate to a
since admitted age is needed if fear Palestinian politi- frequency. A vibration that matches that it’s also a po- and mistrust is to be cians used the pope’s their internal rhythm can bring them litical line. “ visit to highlight down. Massive structures tremble The route cuts overcome, their differences and a fence is only as strong as its deep into the – Pope Benedict XVI with Israel. point of attachment to its base.” West Bank to Young dancers wrap around Is- performing for the rael’s largest Jew- pope carried over- ish settlement blocs that the Israeli sized keys on stage to symbolize the government expects to keep in any longstanding Palestinian demand peace deal with the Palestinians. that wartime refugees forced to flee Palestinians continue to fight le- their homes in what’s now Israel gal battles and stage weekly protests eventually be allowed to return. against the barrier, which, in some Palestinians at the school were Photo courtesy mct places, separates Palestinian farmers elated by the pope’s speech. Pope Benedict XVI leads a mass outside the Church of the Nativity, the site revered as the birthplace of Jesus, in Manger Square in the from their lands and cuts through “It was perfect,” said Hani, a West Bank town of Bethlehem Wednesday. Pope Benedict visited the Israeli-occupied West Bank on Wednesday to hammer home his Palestinian towns. Christian Palestinian tour bus opera- calls for an independent Palestinian state and the lifting of Israel’s embargo on Gaza. When it is completed, the barrier tor from Bethlehem who asked that Democrats accuse GOP of blocking nomination
WASHINGTON (MCT) – Sen- ment. ate Democrats are accusing Republi- “Ask anyone who knows him, and cans – led by Sens. Lisa Murkowski they will tell you that among the of Alaska and Robert Bennett of many skills David Hayes brings to Utah – of obstructing President Ba- the table is his ability to work coop- rack Obama’s agenda by continuing eratively and in a bipartisan fashion to object to a top Interior Depart- on the most complex issues,” Reid ment nominee. said. A vote Wednesday on whether the Salazar, who was a U.S. senator Senate should proceed with an offi- from Colorado before he was ap- cial confirmation vote failed 57-39, pointed to head the Interior Depart- with nearly all Republicans voting ment, called Wednesday’s vote one against the nominee, David Hayes. of “bitter obstructionism.” He’s the first Obama administra- “It may be uncomfortable for tion appointee whom the Senate has some to watch us have to clean up failed to confirm. mess after mess – from corruption to Murkowski and Bennett had lawbreaking – that is the previous ad- placed a hold on Hayes, objecting to ministration’s legacy at Interior, but the Obama administration’s overall to cast a vote against such a qualified approach to Interior Department and fine person is the height of cyni- policies, especially oil and gas devel- cism,” he said in a statement. opment. “We have answered every question “This is not a personal matter, and worked to find common ground anybody out to get Mr. Hayes, if you on difficult issues, but the American will,” said Murkowski, who’s partic- people rightfully want change from ularly concerned about an Interior the Obama administration and from Department decision to wait 180 the Department of the Interior. We days before acting on the Bush-era will deliver that change,” he said. five-year plan for oil and gas explora- “The American people will know, tion on the nation’s outer continen- once again, that the Department of tal shelf. the Interior is wisely managing their “This is really about what is hap- treasured landscapes and their natu- pening within the department. All ral resources on their behalf.” of these various actions within the Salazar sent a last-minute let- Department of Interior, within a ter to Murkowski and Bennett on very short time period, cause great Wednesday in an effort to persuade concern about the direction of our them, along with other Republi- nation’s energy policy.” cans, to change their votes. In his Senate Majority Leader Harry letter, Salazar told Murkowski he’s Reid, D-Nev., forced the vote, hop- committed to a “balanced agenda” ing to move the nomination for- at the Interior Department, which ward, but he fell three votes short. promotes the “responsible extraction Reid complained that Republicans of valuable energy supplies from our were holding up efforts by Interior public resources, but that protects Secretary Ken Salazar to engage in the public interest, that is based on serious restructuring after a series of sound science and that complies Bush-era scandals within the depart- fully with the law.” 4 FeATURES May 14, 2009 Creating an at home gym to get fit for summer
By Christopher Contreras stamina and helps burn more calo- for under $50 at most fitness stores. about $35 for my medicine ball, For the Daily Titan ries. “I always recommend dumbbells which is about the same price I paid [email protected] “Ideally you want to get a nice to start with because they are so ver- every month at my gym so I think mix of both. Aerobically you want satile that you can use them for just it’s a great investment.” to get your heart rate up for about about any kind of workout,” Villa- If self-motivation is a problem, There are few places that compare thirty consecutive minutes three senior said. another inexpensive way to get a to the Southern California lifestyle. times a week,” Villasenior said. When strength training, the ab- home gym firing on all cylinders From the sandy beaches to the 80 Equipment for aerobic training, dominal region is usually a high pri- are instructional videos. There are degree weather, Southern Califor- such as treadmills and ellipticals, can ority to most health enthusiasts and countless different workouts on nians are more likely than most to get very pricey ranging from $500 can be a very inexpensive addition video that don’t require extra equip- have to show a little more skin come to thousands of dollars. Due to the to a home gym. ment. Josh Garcia a 21-year-old summer time. high cost of these machines, Villa- Ryan Carpenter, a 23-year-old sophmore at Cal State Fullerton With the economy hurting and senior recommends alternatives like personal trainer at the Cal State Ful- says that he gets great results from many people losing their jobs, the jogging around a neighborhood or lerton Recreational Center, reiterat- instructional videos. benefits of working for the perfect park, riding a bike and swimming. ed the great value of having dumb- “As weird as taking orders from beach body at the local gym can be “When it comes to strength train- bells and added that having a good a television sounds, it really does outweighed by the high cost of the ing and you don’t want to invest a pair of shoes is also essential. work," he said. "I spent $20 bucks membership fees. Having an effec- lot of money right away, I always "When you work out, you're go- on a Pilates video and I’m seeing tive home gym is an alternative to recommend starting with dumb- ing to be putting a lot of strain on great results.” cutting a check every month in or- bells,” Villasenior said. your feet so a good pair of shoes is With all these tools available, the der to pay membership fees. Dumbbells can be used in a va- very important," Carpenter stated. last step needed in establishing an Setting up a home gym may seem riety of exercises that can get great Carpenter went on to say that a effective home gym is dedication. like a daunting task, but with the results for your arms, chest, back, good pair of shoes don't have to be Establishing a set routine and fol- proper research and preparation, it’s legs and more. 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Claggett, the state archaeolo- worthy broadside on conventional ologist, said such a scenario could be as a nickname, much like fellow pirate Duffus’ theories about Blackbeard and became a merchant and gentleman gist, said the studies could cost up to history, a Raleigh, N.C., author claims true. Black Sam Bellamy. By his account, Edward Salter are plausible, but he who owned substantial property. $6,000. He said other researchers are that Blackbeard and many of his The state already claims the wreck- Thatch or Teach was an alias, and the maintains his skepticism. He said it Some of Duffus’ findings are not considering facial reconstructions that henchmen weren’t rogue Englishmen, age of Blackbeard’s flagship, the Queen pirate’s moniker was actually Black may be difficult to ever find a defini- new. He credits genealogy research on would show what the man looked but sons of North Carolina landown- Anne’s Revenge. Hundreds of artifacts, Beard, later condensed to Blackbeard. tive answer. Beard and Salter by Allen Hart Nor- like. ers. including cannons, ship rigging and Most accounts of Blackbeard’s early “The onus is on the naysayers,” he ris, John H. Oden III and Jane Stubbs Duffus is challenging other myths Most historical accounts contend even traces of gold dust, have been re- years stem from references by Capt. said. Bailey that was published in a journal and legends about Blackbeard, includ- that the notorious pirate known as Ed- covered since 1996 from Beaufort In- Charles Johnson in “A General His- In his self-published book, “The in 2002. But he has also traced ing the fanciful tale that ward Teach or Thatch was from Bris- let, where historians say the pirate ran tory of the Robberies and Murders Last Days of Blackbeard the Pirate,” Salter’s line to a possible living de- Blackbeard’s tol, England. But Kevin P. Duffus said the ship aground. of the Most Notorious Pyrates (sic),” Duffus recounts his search for answers scendant. headless body his review of archives and genealogical Duffus is bracing for a backlash an 18th-century best-seller. “Edward to the mysteries surrounding Black- State officials continued to research indicates that Blackbeard was from historians and Blackbeard buffs. Teach was a Bristol man born,” he beard’s link to Eastern North Caro- are reviewing swim after be- probably Edward Beard, son of a land- He admits he doesn’t have conclusive wrote. lina. He says he found documents that Duffus’ re- ing tossed over- owner in Bath in Beaufort County. proof of his assertions, but he thinks But Duffus says there is no docu- earlier researchers either overlooked or quest for DNA board. He “There’s never going to be a smok- they are more plausible than versions mentation of a Teach or Thatch in ignored. testing on the says Black- ing gun to determine who he really that have been around for genera- Bristol, and no one knows for sure who For instance, he cites a document skeletal re- beard’s was,” Duffus said of the pirate. “My tions. Johnson was or where he obtained his in British archives that says two vessels mains in Ra- body is version is a lot more plausible than “Blackbeard followers revel in retell- information. that cornered Blackbeard at Ocracoke probably what’s been foisted upon us for nearly ing their favorite Blackbeard fable over “They (skeptics) can accept seven approached from Pamlico Sound. Ear- buried at three centuries.” the years,” he said. “I realize they will words written by an author whose true lier accounts indicated they came from Ocracoke The writer also claims that several of not let go of them easily.” identity remains a mystery,” he said – the ocean. That is a significant differ- along with Blackbeard’s crew members were not The pirate is largely known for his “or a preponderance of circumstantial ence, he said, because it explains why those of the hanged as earlier accounts said and at exploits late in his life, before troops evidence.” Blackbeard was surprised in waters he slain pirates least three returned to North Carolina from Virginia tracked him down and David Moore, curator of nautical knew well. and Roy- to respectable – and wealthy – lives. killed him at Ocracoke in 1718. His archaeology at the North Carolina “If history could make this error, al Navy With the help of genealogists, Duf- ties to Bath have been documented, Maritime Museum in Beaufort, agreed what other errors could have been sailors. fus has found a descendant of one of and some have become the stuff of that the link to Bristol is tenuous. But made in telling the Blackbeard story?” Blackbeard’s known crew members, legend, but there is scant evidence of he also said the link to Bath is specula- he asked. Edward Salter. Under prodding by his early life. tive. Traditional accounts also said that Duffus, state officials are investigating Duffus’ theory is that Blackbeard “I find it extremely hard to believe 15 men suspected of being part of whether a skeleton kept for years in a was the son of Capt. James Beard of if there was an association we wouldn’t Blackbeard’s crew were tried in Wil- state archaeology lab in Raleigh is that the Goose Creek area near Charleston, know it now,” he said. liamsburg, Va., in 1719. Thirteen were of Salter, who lived out his life near S.C., who owned about 400 acres on Moore, who has researched Black- reportedly convicted and hanged, one Bath. the west bank of Bath Creek as early beard’s career, said new claims will was pardoned for his testimony, and The bones were recovered in 1986 as 1707. He says Beard’s son Edward, spur more interest in the legends – not the other was not a crew member and from a crypt near the Pamlico River. born in South Carolina in 1690, came that pirate lore has been lacking. was acquitted. If DNA tests show that the bones are to Eastern North Carolina with his fa- “Pirates and piracy have held a fas- According to Duffus, nine were ei- Salter’s, the identification would estab- ther but was also taken to Philadelphia, cination with the general public since ther pardoned or acquitted, and only lish that at least one of Blackbeard’s where he learned his sailing skills. piracy began,” he said. six were executed. Three with ties to men had family roots in Bath. Duffus suggests that Edward Beard Another pirate researcher, Charles Bath, including Edward Salter, were Ford key’s way to get tough on teen drivers COLUMBIA, S.C. 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Ford will MyKey is one step toward reduc- The Ford MyKey system will cap was widely used across introduce it later this summer as a ing those numbers, said Tom Crosby speed at 80 mph. Parents cannot set the nation. But she is standard feature on the Focus. of AAA Carolinas. a lower cap such as 70 mph, which not sure about get- And while highway safety advo- “It’s better than nothing for a car is the maximum speed on S.C. inter- ting it for her daugh- cates say the system is not a cure-all company to try to address a problem states. ter, who has been for reckless driving, Ford hopes it a lot of people have been concerned Parents can set warning signals a responsible helps reduce the number of accidents about for a long time,” he said. that chime when a driver hits 45, 55 driver. involving teenagers, said David Bass, Similar systems exist in the after- or 65 mph. 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By Leidhra Johnson “Doctors don’t even talk to people safe combination with other drugs,” Wiki-no-no For the State Hornet anymore. They prescribe,” Ferrell said Jeffrey Calton, associate profes- Courtesy of UWire said. sor of psychology. Oscar winning composer Maurice Jarre, may you ing them in the act of using the Internet as a primary Of course this is an overgeneral- Our society has put so much trust rest in peace. Your obituary taught journalists across source. Something all college students have resorted ization; doctors are not bad people, in medicine and medical practitio- the world a valuable lesson – one that should have to at one time or another, when it was deadline for It sure is convenient to live in a and not all of them are guilty of ners that we forget the hazards that been learned from the start. that crucial essay. society where the solution to any overprescribing their patients. come with any drug. The famous composer of “Lawrence of Arabia” Unfortunately, this time instead of it being a stu- problem can be found in the medi- But times have certainly changed Prescription medications are earned two Oscars during his lifetime, and recently dent it was a professional writer from the Guardian, cine cabinet. for the medical industry. Doctors drugs, and like any other drug, they passed away due to cancer. and in turn caused a chain reaction causing the false Feeling sad? There’s a pill for that. have limited time to spend on their are dangerous. Under the right cir- Some would say that his life has been one long quote to be circulated in Jarre’s obituaries in newspa- Need more energy? There’s a pill for many patients. The unfortunate re- cumstances they can be helpful, but soundtrack; that music was his pers and blogs across the globe. that. Feeling the natural feelings sult of this is the prescription medi- when abused they can be extremely life and music brought him to It’s a perfect example of the that come along with being human? cation problem that has become so harmful and addictive. life. It’s a perfect exam- recent trend in errors regarding There’s a pill for that, too. prevalent. “It makes sense that people would They might even go so far “ news reporting due to the fast- Prescription medications have be- While doctors have many faults, assume that prescription medica- as to say that music is how he ple of the recent trend paced nature of the industry. come quite popular. From Anna Ni- they cannot be held entirely respon- tions have been proven to be safe.
will be remembered, and when in errors regarding Writers sprinting to get sto- cole Smith trying to stay skinny and sible. The abuse of a drug comes Prescription medications could be
he died there was a final waltz ries in as quick as possible can’t happy to a college student trying to down to the individual. Medications seen as more legit than heroin - for playing in his head, that only he news reporting due to always rely on primary sources stay up and write a paper, medica- do have to pass certain standards; instance - or cocaine, but they are could hear. “ and in a pinch resort to the user- tions have become the universal fix- it’s when they are misused or abused not always safer,” Calton said. Unfortunately, the one per- the fast-paced nature policed Wikipedia, which often all. that they become so dangerous. The abuse of prescription drugs son who didn’t say that was Jarre of the industry. contains information that is un- Being a college student, I know “To get approval from the FDA, can be just as devastating as the use himself. cited or just straight up wrong. the temptation and the availability a pharmaceutical company has to of illegal drugs. Our society is drug- The UK Guardian quoted As quickly as news has to go of drugs. I see how easy it could be prove that the drug can be safely happy and ready to prescribe any- him as saying he did in their obituary to the French online, reporters still need to do their own reporting. to fix my world with a pill. I know used under the supervision of a phy- thing to anyone. But as I have said composer as a result of the social experiment of one Cutting corners and using Wikipedia should be a tac- that I could easily go into my par- sician. However, if the drug is used before and I will say again, the deci- clever 22-year-old student at University College Dub- tic left to desperate high school freshmen, not veteran ent’s bathroom and take what I need. illegally, this safety mechanism is sion comes down to the individual. lin, who moments after Jarre’s death posted the faulty journalists. Information found on the site cannot be But I choose not to. not in place. The drug can be used The choice is yours. The risk is quote on Wikipedia citing it as Jarre’s own words. held accountable. I have watched worlds crumble more often or in greater yours. But the pain is shared with Shane Fitzgerald posted the quote on Jarre’s Wiki- Wikipedia can be used as a jumping block to find from drug abuse. I have experienced amounts than has been those who love you. pedia page just as writers were writing the obituaries a primary source and verify it, but to use it explicitly the damage of being close to some- proven to be safe or in un- to be published the following morning, thus catch- for information is just sloppy journalism. one that would trade you for a high. And I have seen and felt the wrath of what so many consider safe drugs. But there is no safe For the record drug. Maureen Ferrell, junior English Articles written for the Daily Titan by columnists, other Cal State Fullerton students or literature major, has been a clean and sober member of Alcoholics guests do not necessarily reflect the view of the Daily Titan or Daily Titan Editorial Board. Anonymous and Narcotics Anon- Only the editorials are representative of the views of the Daily Titan Editorial Board. ymous since 1990. She asked that her real name not be used to pro- tect the tradition of anonymity in Any feedback, positive or negative, is encouraged, as we strive to these organizations. Throughout Letters her life and her time in the pro- keep an open dialogue with our readership. The Daily Titan reserves gram, Ferrell has noticed the sad to the the right to edit letters for length, grammar and spelling. Direct all reality of prescription drug abuse. comments, questions or concerns along with your full name and major One particular problem Ferrell Editor: to the Daily Titan Opinion Desk at [email protected]. has noticed is how easy it is to get a prescription. y o u r w e e k ly d o s e o f entertainment
The Faint play The Grove Photos by Eric Bangert May 14, 2009 7 [email protected] Goth rockers to bring their ‘knives’ to Anaheim Event Calendar Friday Warped tour veterans ics and the music, with input from the other band members of course,” • Doves plan to play again in Ibarra, guitarist, said. “He isn’t influ- HOB Anaheim support of new album enced as much by particular bands • She Wants Revenge as he is by life experiences and situ- By Michelle Schiavo ations. Ibarra, on the other hand, Club 740 Daily Titan Staff Writer thanks NOFX, Bad Religion and • The Aggrolites [email protected] Green Day, stuff he grew up listen- El Rey ing to, for his fancy finger work.” Quick drum rhythms, heavy elec- This formula seems to be work- •Iron & Wine tric guitar and sinister screams char- ing out fine for the group, who has UCSD acterize the band Aiden. a worldwide following and die-hard The gothic, punk rock sounds are a fans across the country. collaboration between members Wil “Aiden is my favorite band be- Saturday Francis, Angel Ibarra, Nick “Zom- cause their music is life changing. • Weenie Roast y Fiesta bie” Wiggins and Jake Davison. Wil’s lyrics are so deep and raw,” said The four guys from Seattle met Meghan Barron, a 16-year-old fan Verizon Amphitheatre in 2003 through mutual friends, from North Carolina who follows • Mogwai according to lead singer Francis. By the band with the help of Myspace. Orpheum Theatre the end of 2004, they signed with Nightmare Anatomy, their first Victory Records. album, came out in 2005. Gaining • Nine Inch Nails “Silver- experience Cricket Wireless stein, a band and creat- Amphitheatre on that label, ing their told them own unique about us. We style, the sent a demo band re- Photos courtesy of victory records Sunday in, they liked leased three Left: Aiden’s new album, Knives, was released May 12, Above: Aiden members pose for a line up. (from left to right) Bassist Nick • Earth from Above, Die us and then more al- Wiggins, guitarist Angel Ibarra and singer Wil Francis. wanted to bums and Like Kidd sign us,” had songs how I feel. When I wrote the album 18. They wrap up the Ticket To Hell awesome city. The architecture is re- Chain Reaction I was angry,” Francis said. Tour May 24 in their hometown of ally old, music culture exudes out of Francis said. featured on • Faraway Boys, Devils They are the sound- The band is on the Ticket To Hell Seattle, almost immediately heading everything and the people are really named after tracks for Tour promoting Knives. Their first back out to Dublin, Ireland May 30 nice, their way of life is really laid Advocates the haunt- show was Saturday, May 9 in Ta- followed by nine shows in the UK. back,” Ibarra said. R e s i d e n t “We’ve played in the UK 20 times But being on the road for so long Slidebar Cafe ing character Evil: Extinc- coma, Wash. “We hadn’t played that venue in a in three years,” Ibarra said. “We’re can take its toll. • Honor Society Aidan in the tion, Dead bigger there than we are here. They “I miss my wife and home and the horror movie Silence and long time,” Ibarra said. “It was kind appreciate music more because they food there,” Francis said. “But, I love Glass House The Ring. The Lost Boys: of awesome. The kids were moshing don’t get as much of it as America playing music and being on stage.” • Distinguished Lecture band didn’t The Tribe. and going crazy.” does.” Returning back to the states af- Series: Fiction is Truer have to deliberate too much over Their latest LP,Knives , just came out Tickets to all the shows are Aiden’s been all over the world to ter their last show in the UK June that decision. May 12. $6.66. places such as Australia, Japan, New 9, they will have little time to rest than Fact “(Davis) said, ‘Why don’t we Knives is a collection of pissed off “We wanted to make it a low tick- Zealand, Mexico and Canada. Fran- before heading out on the Vans Bowers Museum name ourselves Aiden?’ And we all and aggressive songs that tell a story. et price. We know the economy is cis and Ibarra both like to get out Warped Tour June 26 for the rest of said, ‘OK,’” Francis said. bad and we wanted to do something and visit the cities while touring. the summer. They played it before in “I really stepped out of myself and for the fans,” Francis said. “I like to go to antique stores and 2006, Ibarra said. After the all-important name is wrote about life situations,” Francis Aiden is playing shows in Califor- find cool restaurants,” Francis said. “It was awesome. It’s like punk Photo By Andrea Kellog/Daily Titan Staff Photographer decided on, inner band dynamics said. The ominous songs obviously nia from May 13-18. Locally, they “Japan has been one of my favorite rock, summer camp and everyone’s come next. come from a dark place. will be playing at the all-ages venue places to tour.” barbecuing and playing music,” he “Front man Francis writes the lyr- “All the songs I write are directly Chain Reaction in Anaheim May London is Ibarra’s favorite. “It’s an said. 8 DETOUR May 14, 2009
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The raucous combination of rhythms that de la Peña and Hischke Zenhabits.net, started in 2007 by such articles as “The Cure for What Forgive Durden’s Razia’s Shadow: The album opens up with “Gene- heavy guitar, fast-paced drum beats, produce to balance the sound. Leo Babauta, author of The Power of Ails You: How to Beat the Misery A Musical presents listeners with a sis,” a track which essentially sets the dense bass lines and powerful vocals The song entitled “Noir” demon- Less, takes the basic principles and of Discontentment” or “A Guide to strange and twisted 13-track orches- stage for the story to follow. The song are what make El Grupo Nuevo de strates how well the band works to- teachings of such figures as the Zen Beating the Fears That Are Holding tral journey through the imagination begins with mewithoutYou’s Aaron Omar Rodriguez Lopez’s Cryptom- gether. This track, like most of them, Buddhist monk Thich Nhat Hanh You Back” can help ease the troubled of lead singer Thomas Dutton and Weiss providing a dry, monotonous nesia stand out among other rock begins with an introduction that and Taoist leader Lao-Tzu and turns mind. his brother, Paul. Fans searching for narration over the ambient sounds releases out this month. leads into a wild melody created by them into practical, easy-to-read, Babauta is using zenhabits.net any remnants of Forgive Durden’s of a full-blown orchestra. The Mars Volta guitarist, Omar light guitar, heavy bass and constant motivational posts. as a vehicle for bettering the world former sound won’t find it here, and As soon as Weiss wraps things up, Rodriguez-Lopez, formed El Grupo drumming. Zavala’s voice is subtle According to the Zen Habits’ Web around us. It is his compassionate may consequently become turned Crescenzo, who plays the character Nuevo de Omar Rodriguez Lopez in throughout the song, but picks up in site, it is one of the top 100 blogs posts like “Why You Should Think off to the band entirely. “O The Scientist,” jumps in and 2006. The group is a fusion of two unexpected places. The slow begin- on the Internet. Babauta presents a About Encouraging Others to Be Released in October 2008, Dut- starts singing in a shrill, nasal tone bands, Hella and The Mars Volta. ning transforms into a chaotic mess wide variety of topics on his easy-to- Brilliant” that bring me back day- ton enlisted the help of the pop- which becomes unbearable after Members include: Rodriguez-Lopez involving every instrument, which navigate site, such as productivity, after-day to the Web site. It’s refresh- punk scene’s heaviest hitters to play only a few seconds. Main characters (guitar), Zach Hill (drums), Jona- produces an aesthetically pleasing motivation, eliminating debt, eating ing to come across an individual who characters on Razia’s Shadow: A Mu- Ahrima and Nidira are introduced, than Hischke of Hella (synth bass), rock manifesto. healthy, simplifying and happiness. fully comprehends the magnitude of sical. foreshadowing a tumultuous love af- Juan Alderete de la Peña (bass) and Cryptomnesia is the first studio Zen Habits seems especially rel- encouraging and building up those Casey Crescenzo of The Dear fair, and the song eventually ends. Cedric Bixler Zavala of The Mars album that is being produced under evant and practical for students en- around us. After all, aren’t there Hunter, Max Bemis of Say Any- While the guitars and synthesizers Volta (vocals). Rodriguez-Lopez’s self-titled produc- tering into the infamously stressful enough pessimists in the world? thing, Chris Conley of Saves the normally associated with pop music The style and sound of the album tion company. Though his primary time of finals. The next time you As a frequent visitor of the Web Day, Danny Stevens of The Audi- have been replaced by violins and takes heavy cues from The Mars focus remains with The Mars Volta, find yourself daydreaming or pro- site, I’ve personally implemented tion, Brendon Urie of Panic! At the other orchestra-style gear, the car- Volta. The opening track, “Tubercu- throughout the years Rodriguez-Lo- crastinating writing your hundredth Zen Habits tips into my own life, Disco and Nic Newsham of Gatsby’s toony vibes are still present. loids,” begins with incoherent dia- pez has acted as a producer and has paper for the semester – we are all including the most current one, American Dream are just a few of So, if you ever find yourself highly logue that slowly bleeds into heavy been involved in many solo acts and guilty of it – take that time to peruse “Move Beyond the Limits That Are the performers that lend their ooz- inebriated with nothing better to do guitar riffs heralding in Zavala’s high- collaborations. the calm, uplifting site; you won’t be Holding You Back.” ing talent to the production of this than listen to a weird musical album, pitched wails battling against the er- El Grupo Nuevo de Omar Rodri- disappointed. 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Humorscopes brought to you by humorscope.com Aries (March 21 - April 19) Today you will take comfort in the thought that Jesus loves you, particularly since nobody else likes you very much. SUDOKU Taurus (April 20 - May 20) You will have more psychotronic energy today than usual. I recommend that you direct it towards the fridge. There’s something alive in there. Gemini (May 21 - June 20) Terrific day to saunter. Don’t let it turn into a mosey, though. Cancer (June 21 - July 22) Try not to be too impulsive, today. Ask youself if you really need that howitzer, or if you just think it’d be fun to have. Leo (July 23 - August 22) Today you will have the eerie sensation that either you are going crazy or you are being watched by something indescribably evil. Luckily for you, you’re in fine shape, mentally. Virgo (August 23 - September 22) Birds figure heavily in your day, today. My advice? Wear a hat. Libra (September 23 - October 22) You’ve about had it with one particular fool in your life. Have you considered investing in a tranquilizer gun? Mine comes in very handy, especially at work. Scorpio (October 23 - November 21) You will find that it is true - everything is better with the addition of either chocolate or garlic (but not both). Well, except for running shoes, that is. Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21) Another day of social convention defiance, today. You’ll refuse to wear clothes in the “normal” fashion (if at all), and you’ll begin all your business correspondence: “My Darling HOW TO PLAY: Snookums:”. Each row must contain Capricorn (December 22 - January 20) the numbers 1 to 9; each Remember: loose lips sink ships. The really column must contain the strange thing is, nobody’s ever been able to numbers 1 to 9: and each explain to me why ships have lips in the first set of boxes must contain place, especially if they’re that risky. Aquarius (January 21 - February 18) the numbers 1 to 9. Today will be especially trying, and if you’re not careful, you could end up in a pretty grumpy frame of mind. Take precautions! Wear your E.T. underwear. Pisces (February 19 - March 20) Your concern about the International Space Station may not be one that NASA has consid- ered, despite how obvious it seems to you. I’d go ahead and send them a note: “Never serve beans in space.” Brought to you by the people at www.dailysudoku.com 10 SPORTS May 14, 2009 Titans expect big wins at Big West Championships Track and field is sending its top performers to UC Irvine this weekend with hopes of qualifying many for NCAA Regionals By Josue Zamora formers in the conference. is doing a lot to get ready for her men’s high jump, is keeping an eye have turned out to this point.” Elders said the team feels like it is For the Daily Titan Many of the athletes competing event. on his diet to get ready for his big Elders said he felt that this year’s ready for this event. [email protected] this weekend will participate in mul- “Mentally, I’m trying to (envi- weekend. team had a lot of outstanding indi- “We have strong potential in tiple events. sion) my race and doing the little “I’m eating a lot of carbs and pro- vidual performers who helped carry sprints with Ciara,” Elders said. The decathlon will get the cham- things that make tein,” Golden the team. Some of the athletes, along with The Cal State Fullerton track and pionships rolling on the track Friday me faster,” Wil- said. “Just eat- Senior Juliane Masciana is cur- Elders, said they feel it will take field team is sending its top athletes at 2:00 p.m., and Saturday at 11:00 liams said. Don’t try to be a ing things that rently ranked No. 1 in the Big West more than just great individual per- to compete in the Big West Confer- a.m. Williams is different athlete, just do sustain a lot of Conference for women’s 3000-meter formances, but a good team effort to ence Championships being held at The men’s hammer throw gets coming off plac- “ energy.” steeplechase. come out and win it all this week- Anteater Stadium at UC Irvine this things started on the field at 11:00 ing third in the what you do and have Although the Masciana said she feels that, end. weekend. a.m. Friday, and the women’s ham- Occidental In- team had a few though the team faced adversity “Everyone has to be focused, pre- Head Coach John Elders said he fun with what your do- mer throw get things started Satur- vitational Track “ set backs earlier early on in the season, many on the pared and healthy,” Golden said. has one message for the team as they day at 11:00 a.m. and Field Meet ing. in the season team are ending it with strong per- “Our hearts need to be there.” prepare for this weekend’s two-day With Cal State Northridge con- this past Sat- – John Elders due to injuries, formances. Masciana said she feels like the event. sidered the favorite in both the men urday in Eagle Head Coach they feel as if One area where Elders said he event will be a challenge, but is con- “Don’t try to be a different ath- and women’s competition, several Rock, Calif., they can con- feels the team has a good shot in fident in the team because everyone lete, just do what you do and have of the athletes are doing various in which she tend with the taking home first is in the sprinting is stepping up. fun with what your doing,” Elders things to be better prepared for their set a new personal best with a time best and come out on top this week- events. The Big West Championship will said. events. of 13.54 seconds in the 100-meter end. With sophomore Ciara Short fin- be the last opportunity for the ath- The Titans are sending a total of Sophomore Lauren Williams, event. “We’ve had high expectations ishing second in both the 100 and letes to clinch a spot in the NCAA 38 athletes to Friday and Saturday’s ranked No. 1 in the conference for Senior Johnathan Golden, ranked since the beginning of the season,” 200-meter dash preliminaries, and Regionals if they had not already meet to compete with the top per- the women’s 100-meter hurdles, No. 1 in Big West Conference for Elders said. “I’m pleased how things placing first in the 400-meter dash, done so during the season. The Don Says ... Former NFL star Michael Vick served his time and should be allowed to wreak havoc on defenses again
should welcome him back. Trophy winner Peter Warrick and The Green Bay Packers got a taste touchdowns and 52 interceptions ing him as a return man would not No one can deny what he did was the Florida State Seminoles. of Vick in the 2001 NFC playoffs, as - as he was running it. But he does be out of the question either. wrong. As the owner of a pit bull Although the Hokies lost the he led the Falcons to a stunning 27-7 posses a cannon for an arm, and his But here’s another thing to con- myself, I cannot defend his actions game 46-29, a star was officially victory at Lambeau Field. elusive running ability allowed for sider if signing Vick: He adds an un- in any way. It’s not just that he or- born that night. NFL Commissioner Roger Good- him to make some spectacular plays official backup quarterback to your ganized the dogfights and made a What he did to the vaunted Semi- ell is not an idiot. It’s obvious that down field. roster. lot of money from it, but he also ex- nole defense in rushing for 97 yards Vick will bring money to the league. Why wouldn’t we want a player If the starter goes down, then you ecuted dogs who were not physically and accounting for 323 of the Hok- Everyone who enjoys watching like this in the league? If Adam “Pac- have a guy who has proven himself fit to his liking, and those which lost ies 503 total yards was absolutely Saints running back Reggie Bush, or man” Jones can get 20 chances, then already. So it would, in a sense, be a fights. insane. the Chicago Bears Vick should be allowed at least one. win-win situation. By adan vasquez However, even with all that harm And of course Devin Hester, If he does get reinstated back into I really do expect to see Vick back
Daily Titan Staff Writer he caused to pit bulls, I believe he we know what he I don’t think I have both exciting the NFL, one question that many in the NFL this upcoming season. [email protected] has done his time and should be did at the pro level ever seen a player like game-breaking have had over the past couple of How much he’ll play, and at which
allowed back into the sport which prior to his incar- “ players, definitely months is what position he would position is not yet certain, but I do He’s quick. He’s slick. He’s Mi- him, and might not made him an icon. ceration. “ have to enjoy play. know that watching him slip a tackle chael Vick. The NFL knows he’ll sell tickets. The guy was a see one again in my watching Vick on A player with the natural talent and break one for a touchdown will The former Atlanta Falcons quar- Anyone who has ever seen Vick nightmare for de- lifetime, especially at the the field. Vick possesses is most effective with be a joy to watch. terback is ready to return to the Na- play on the field knows he can ex- fensive coordina- quarterback position. I don’t think I the ball in his hands. There’s no de- The point is, the guy made a liv- tional Football League. plode at anytime for a long touch- tors. have ever seen a nying that. But I don’t think many ing playing football and making his Vick, who is serving a 23-month down run, leaving defenders in the Just ask the player like him, teams, if any, will be willing to put opponents look like they were in sentence in federal prison in Leav- dust wondering what went wrong. whole entire NFC South what they and might not see one again in my him under center. high school. enworth, Kan. for organizing and I remember watching Vick back thought about playing against the lifetime, especially at the quarter- What I see more likely happening It’s what he did best and he bankrolling dogfights, is set to be when he was at Virginia Tech and Vick-led Falcons. The Carolina Pan- back position. is him being played as a slot receiver, should not be denied the right to transferred to a halfway house May single-handedly leading the Hokies thers, New Orleans Saints and Tam- Granted he wasn’t as much a and occasionally at running back, make a living doing something he 21, and could be back on the grid- to the 2000 Bowl Championship pa Bay Buccaneers all had fits with threat throwing the ball - in six sea- similar to the way the Bush and has excelled at, especially if the fans iron as early as July, and the NFL Series title game against Heisman the guy. sons he threw for 11,505 yards, 71 Hester are used by their teams. See- would love it.