Vol. 87 Issue 2 February 1, 2010 Task force assigned to ensure triumph of Titans Cal State Fullerton assigns a task force to see to fruition a five year goal to increase graduation rates by six per- cent while reducing racial disparities. More than 20 strategies will be used to ensure more Titans take the walk. News, Page 2 Aphrodesiacs abound in the ‘Love, Sex and Romance Guide’ MONDAY SEE SPECIAL-SECTION INSERT Watch how to make a delectable steak at DailyTitan.com/HowTo MakeSteak Supreme Court sells out crucial public voice OPINION, Page 13 The Student Voice of California State University, Fullerton ASI denies funding to Greeks DT Highlights BY DONALD C. Stefanovich request of the board. California2009-10 State University, Panhellenic Fullerton Budget Panhellenic Budget 2009-2010 Daily Titan News Editor “It was requested that all Greeks ab- Hockey captains lead [email protected] stain because (of) conflicts of interest, 10000 Dues & Subscriptions In their first meeting of the year last however, the other members who did $8,450 Tuesday, the Associated Students Inc. vote – I believe it was a conflict of inter- team’s first full season Board of Directors refused to consider est as well – because the groups that they 8000 $7,590 Travel the Panhellenic Council’s proposed bud- are involved with were directly affected get for inclusion in the 2010-2011 fis- as well,” contested Lozano, a 20-year-old $5,900 Contracts/Fees/Rentals cal year budget process after Panhellenic psychology junior. 6000 missed the 5 p.m. submission deadline by “One of the statements was, ‘If they Printing & Advertising 12 minutes. don’t allot Panhellenic a budget this year, Following the decision by Henoc Pre- that their organization will receive extra 4000 Supplies ciado, ASI Vice President of Finance, to money,’” she added deny consideration, a further appeal to “I strongly believe that the decision the board by Panhellenic President Mar- was made fairly,” said Preciado. 2000 $1,050 itza Lozano was voted down 7-1. Three $480 abstained due to Greek affiliations at the See PANHELLENIC, Page 3 0

Photo By Brian Evans/For the Daily Titan Since its return to Cal State Talented, poised, wholesome, Fullerton last year, the Titan but more importantly, determined Comic craze goes hockey club has made its mark to accept the challenge and head the in the American Collegiate Titans into battle against UCLA, hockey Association Division II Loyola Marymount, Utah and rival hockey league. Long Beach State, just a few of the Their success did not come opponents to be named. easy for a season of 32 games In a loss against USC earlier in mainstream and 14 new players to the ros- the season junior forward Chad ter, but the supportive Titan Pelliccioni said, “This is only our coaching staff took the initia- second year as a team, we just need tive and came to an agreement to get better playing as a unit and on four solid student-athletes to that will come with time.” lead the team to victory in the 2009-10 season. Full Story on SPORTS, Page 16

Courtesy Oni Press By Christine Amarantus Daily Titan Staff Writer Jay Leno not to blame for [email protected]

So, after Justice League. Here’s a Conan O’Brien’s demise “Watchmens” short list of books serv- jumped to the top of best- ing as an introduction After more than a week of not and he has proven that he has stay- seller lists again after 25 years, for any beginner to sink having Conan O’Brien as our ing power. you’ve decided to buy into this her teeth into. late-night companion, tempers Unfortunately, O’Brien didn’t comic book thing. Oni Press’ “Scott have cooled and people are ready have the “Tonight Show” long You’ve watched some of the car- Pilgrim” series, written to re-examine the situation. enough to prove the same thing. toons; maybe seen a few of the and drawn by Bryan Jay Leno might be the one tak- One writer takes another look at movies. You’re pretty sure you’ve Lee O’Malley, takes the ing his show back, but it isn’t his the Leno/O’Brien war and comes got it down. Batman’s parents reader into the lives of fault. Leno is just one of many to a different conclusion about the were murdered when he was Canadian band, Sex TV personalities struggling with network, the talent and the viewers. a boy. Peter Parker was Bob-omb, most spe- ratings and relevancy, The landscape of late-night televi- bitten by a radioactive cifically its bass player, sion is up in the air, but see read spider. Wolverine has Scott Pilgrim. what the future may adamantium claws. Pilgrim, like many hold, or at least Superman can be 20-somethings after have something killed with kryp- college, has girl trouble. else to consider tonite. Some of it He’s up to his ears in ex- when picking has become in- girlfriends and Pilgrim sides. Wheth- grained in our has to battle the evil er you’re on p o p - c u l t u re exes of his lady love, Ra- team Leno or knowledge. mona, in order to date team O’Brien, But how her. you’ll definite- f a m i l i a r Pilgrim comes off like ly be glued to are you an overly-lucky idiot, the TV in the w i t h but it’s his friends and coming months com- the surprises he encoun- to witness the ics out- ters that make you keep outcome of this side of the reading. Several have mighty TV battle. mainstream described the series as Marvel and DC “Dawson’s Creek” meets Story at DailyTitan.com/farewell- worlds? There’s a a “Final Fantasy” game. coco vast universe of com- ics past the X-Men or Continued Page 10 Coachella brings variety of acts to the desert By Melissa Hoon not, however, unheard of, since Snoop yan, 22, a psychology major said. “I would be worth seeing,” Marley Ros- Daily Titan Staff Writer Dogg performed at the indie-fest Lol- missed him last time he performed at ner, 23, an American studies graduate [email protected] lapalooza in Chicago last summer. Coachella.” student said. “But while this year’s “Coachella’s variety this year defi- Many people are excited to see vari- lineup seems extremely exciting, I find The wait is finally over. The 2010 nitely points toward the mainstream ous lesser-known artists on the bill. it hard to think of a better lineup than Coachella lineup was recently an- audience, which is a shame,” said “There are plenty of bands on the one including Paul McCartney like nounced and the concert itself will be American studies major Kacie Yoshi- lineup that I’ve never last year.” held April 16 to18 at the Empire Polo da, 21. “Jay-Z is probably my least heard of but See COACHELLA, Club in Indio. favorite.” I’m sure Page 8 Jay-Z, Muse and the Gorillaz are However, some are looking forward headlining the event. There has been to the more mainstream lineup. speculation as to why Jay-Z, a hip-hop “I’m so excited Tiësto will be there!” artist, is headlining what many con- senior Tatevik Tervartan- sider to be an indie-music festival. It is 2 February 1, 2010 Grad rate increases By Katie Rossomano 49 percent of CSUF students that to achieve their individual goals. Daily Titan Staff Writer enrolled that year as first-time fresh- CSUF has arranged a Task Force [email protected] man graduated in six years or less, of 15 campus officials to begin -de said Edward Sullivan, Associate veloping and implementing ideas to Cal State Fullerton intends to in- Vice Presi- dent of CSUF’s support students in their mission to crease its overall six-year graduation Institu- tional Research graduate. rate to 55 percent by 2015. a n d Analytical The Task Force is a diverse col- This Graduation Initiative is part Studies. lection of professors, deans and of a Cal State University-wide goal The directors representing a variety of that reflects the Obama Administra- data majors. tion’s desire to make the United Increase the overall They are also seeking an -Associ States the country with the most graduation rate by ated Students member. The Task degree-holding citizens by 2020. 6 percent. Force is being led by Vice Presi- The CSU sytem is one of 23 na- dent of Academic Affairs tional higher education systems that Ephraim Smith. is taking measures to help students Increase the Trotter was very op- succeed in earning their degrees. graduation rate timistic while dis- Edgar Trotter is the acting Asso- of upper-division cussing the Gradu- ciate Vice President of Undergradu- transfer students ation Initiative at ate Programs and is also a member from 70 to 81 the Academic Sen- of the CSUF Task Force that is percent. ate meeting on Thursday. working to achieve this new “The targets are modest, Photo By Lucio villa/Daily Titan Staff Photographer goal. Increase the we will probably surpass Dr. Anil Puri, Matthew Jenusaitis and Mayor Don Bankhead form the panel of the tenth-annual State of the City. “This (initiative) is graduation rates of them,” Trotter said. about getting everyone underrepresented for the The Task Force began meeting in who is capable access minority students CSU sys- October and has since developed a to a degree,” Trotter by 8 percent. tem’s overall detailed outline of over 20 strategies said. six-year gradua- that could be used to meet the new The CSU system addresses tion rate from the graduation goals by summer 2015. State of the City luncheon the disparity between the same year is about For the most part, the Task Force graduation rates of underrep- equal, at 48.9 percent, indicating proposes further development of resented minority (URM) students that CSU’s overall graduation rate programs already in use at CSUF Local leaders convene to discuss Fullerton’s problems and propose solutions and non-underrepresented students. is slightly higher than the national rather than creation of new ones. Native American, African American average. Improvements suggested by the By Andrew kwok creased 12 percent. are partly aimed at cutting con- and Hispanic students are classified The Graduation Initiative intends Task Force include making the Daily Titan Staff Writer Bob Sattler, president of Lee & sumer costs. as URM’s. to increase CSUF’s rate by 6 percent freshman orientation process more [email protected] Associates, told the audience that Sattler said the low real estate CSUF plans to decrease this dis- so that it will be up to par with simi- integrated, mandating second se- the real estate industry in Fullerton values are an opportunity to help parity by half. The plan is to increase lar institutions that have some of the mester advisement, making indi- Solving the problems caused by is still suffering, and values are ex- customers get the best deal wheth- the overall graduation rate by 6 highest national graduation rates. vidual phone calls to freshman who the recession was the theme of the pected to continue to drop. er buying or leasing. percent and the graduation rate of While the goal to raise graduation tenth-annual State of the City Lun- Sattler said the problem stems Bankhead assured the audience URM’s by 8 percent. rates is being addressed at the state have not enrolled in their second cheon, “Moving Business Forward,” more from the state than from the that the city of Fullerton is inter- The initiative also intends to in- and national levels, each CSU cam- semester, establishing a review pro- held at the Titan Student Union city, and that synchronizing the rules ested in assisting any business al- crease the graduation rate of upper- pus has developed separate goals. cess to clarify efficient paths to a de- Friday. Being the first year that the and definitions of neighboring cities ready in, relocating to, or starting division transfer students from 70 CSU Media Relations Specialist Erik gree, streamlining the Titan Degree event has gone from lecture to panel could bring improvement. up in Fullerton. percent to 81 percent. Fallis said that “campuses are being Audit and grad check process and a discussion format, three industry “If there isn’t a major change in Hilda Sugarmann, trustee for The data from 2002 indicates that asked to be innovators on methods” monthly progress report. leaders joined Don Bankhead, may- Sacramento come November, then the Fullerton School District, has or of Fullerton, and Dr. Anil Puri, I’m going been to prior State of Dean of the College of Business and to be very If there isn’t a the City addresses. Sug-

Economics at Cal State Fullerton, to disap- armann said the change Housing: The debate continues talk about Fullerton’s business envi- pointed,” major change in of format for the event ronment. Bank- “Sacramento... and the effective use of By Alma sanchez you were to live at the apartments month lease. Occupancy in these Statistics displayed during the head said. I’m going to be very “ technology to reach its Daily Titan Staff Writer it’ll be cheaper once you split it all apartments is limited to three peo- introductory video presentation He also audience showed good [email protected] up,” she added. ple. showed that city revenues have noted disappointed. effort on behalf of the “(Students) should always keep “If...you need people around to that Cali- – Don Bankhead, Fullerton Chamber of "Now leasing," "apartment for rent" feel a sense of security or comfort, dropped, though not as rapidly as in Mayor of Fullerton in mind location, pricing for apart- neighboring cities. fornia is Commerce. and "leasing specials" are just a few ments, feeling comfortable and then the dorms is where you want to Matthew Jenusaitis, CEO and desper- “It is really important signs posted near Cal State Fullerton safety,” said Adriane Valley, leasing be,” said Tony Alva, CSUF alumnus president of the non-profit organiza- ately in need of regulating its bud- to collaborate all financial and pub- that students may come across when specialist at the Waterton apartments who majored in business finance in tion OCTANe, optimistically coun- get. Concerns from the audience lic agencies in our community into searching for a place to live. located at 600 Langsdorf Dr. 2001and an employee at Waterton. tered the talk of recession, saying that included redevelopment, pension one dialogue,” Sugarmann said. School housing is an option, how- Rent at Waterton ranges from “But if you’re more independent and the resilience of culture in Southern plans and the survival of small busi- Sugarmann said she was surprised ever there’s great demand for dorms $950 to $1495 for one and two bed- you need a little elbow space, may- California’s economy could drive nesses. by the statistic showing the majority amongst CSUF students, and not room apartments with security de- be you want to live outside of the new ideas and improve business. Pension plans and retirement of businesses in Fullerton are run by enough space to guarantee every posits starting at $400. dorms,” he added. “This is a tremendous time for in- should not be negatively affected less than 25 people. applicant housing, according to the Michelle Joseph, manager at the “There are always a lot of activities novation,” Jenusaitis said. since Fullerton is nearly 100 percent “I enjoyed the fact that we got school housing Web site. Pointe Apartments, located across the going on and we are always the first Jenusaitis noted that Fullerton has funded for public safety and other the opinion of experts in completely With 800 units and fees ranging street from CSUF, said distance from to know about things that happen over 300 surviving high-tech and necessities, according to Bankhead. different fields,” accounting major at from $5,775/double occupancy to school, safety and deciding whether on campus,” said Egan who is also a medical technology businesses. In an attempt to capture concise CSUF working with NCH Wealth $7,675/single occupancy, dorm life to have roommates are factors to be resident adviser at the school hous- Tod Sword, economic develop- responses, one member of the audi- Advisers, Timothy Higgins said. is limited. considered by students when looking ing and resident life. ment services project manager for ence asked for each of the panelists “Although we are in the infant For human services major Katie for a place to live. “Always ask about move-in spe- Southern California Edison, said to give a single sentence on what state of recovery from the economic Egan, staying at the school dorms Rental rates for a one bedroom cials, if there are any clauses about that while Edison has seen a 4 per- could be done to improve business downturn, they all provided current seems more appealing than staying apartment at the Pointe go from the lease or anything,” continued cent drop in overall energy usage, in Fullerton. Sword said Edison’s ef- remedies for the small business and anywhere off campus. “The only $1,025 for a 12 month lease and Joseph, “ask as many questions as Fullerton’s energy usage has in- forts to increase its energy efficiency moving forward to the future.” downside is the expenses because if an additional $25 a month for a six possible.” February 1, 2010 3 PRSSA IN OTHER NEWS INTERNATIONAL students Faulting pedals on Toyota Vehicles result in recall TOKYO (MCT) - Toyota Motor Corp., currently in the midst of a mas- sive recall of vehicles in the United States, Europe and elsewhere over poten- create tially faulty accelerators, was aware of a gas pedal flaw as early as the spring of 2007, according to industry sources. Toyota, however, said Saturday the potential problem with the accelera- tor pedal in vehicles subject to the ongoing callback differs from a problem campaign discovered in 2007 that caused sudden acceleration. But industry sources have pointed out problems with a material used to By laura barron-lopez make the pedal system both in 2007 and thereafter. This raises questions about Toyota’s quality control system, the sources Daily Titan Asst.News Editor [email protected] said. Had Toyota thoroughly dealt with the problem in its initial phase, the current large-scale recall could have been prevented, they said.

All it takes is 10 minutes or less to fill out a form, and every person who completes it gets $3,000 for the NATIONAL city in which the individual lives. Obama claims creating more jobs are top priority This is the message that five stu- dents will launch as a public rela- NEW YORK - Putting more Americans back to work is the top priority tions campaign on Feb. 1. in 2010 for the White House, which is also looking to rein in budget defi- They have dedicated increasing cits that threaten to choke off the economic recovery, President Obama said amounts of time since last Novem- Saturday. ber on a campaign to promote the By Molly Smith/For the Daily Titan Noting progress, with the government on Friday reporting the economy 2010 Census. Members of the Bateman team working with census bureau members. Sitting from left to right are: Lady McDesmond, census grew at an annual rate of 5.7 percent in the final quarter of 2009,O bama also These five students make up the representative, Bulmaro Rivera (Partnership Asst. of Orange County census team), Jonathan Barba, Blanaca Nunez and Molly Smith. acknowledged those “still struggling” to find work. Bateman team. The members include “Our mission isn’t just to grow the economy. It’s to grow jobs for folks who Molly Smith, Lady McDesmond, tacted the census in our area and be illegal, some are legal but they are multifaceted way. It’s been very posi- want them, and ensure wages are rising for those who have them,” Obama Jason Camarillo, Blanca Nunez and they gave us three HTC (hard to afraid that if they answer the census tive and rewarding,” Smith said. said in his weekly radio and Internet address. Jonny Barba. They are competing in track) areas. In Fullerton they gave immigration is going to come in,” The team is working to localize the But Obama also called critical the reining in of “the budget deficits we’ve the Bateman National competition. us the areas right behind our cam- said Kazoleas. message by stressing that “the census been accumulating for far too long,” saying the nation’s red ink is an immedi- In order to make the cut they had pus, those apartments, and they gave The project has occupied the time is easy to fill out, taking only a few ate threat to the economic recovery. to be in the PRSSA club (Public Re- us CSUF, of course. And one more of these five teammates the majority minutes. When students fill it out, lations Student Society of America) HTC area in La Habra,” Dean Ka- of Fall semester and will continue to that counts for CSUF and brings fi- and qualify in numerous areas. zoleas, the advisor to the Bateman do so this Spring. The judges in the nancial aid to the campus and helps STATE Every team in this national com- team said, who has had two teams competition will be looking for the with budget cuts,” Camarillo said. petition is given a client that they in the past reach the top three, the following in a winning team: Smith added that when the people California lawmakers stall on budget decisions must create and execute a campaign last one being in 2007 and finishing 1. Did they conduct the research/ of Fullerton take the time to fill out for. in second. segmentation the client asked for? a form, the money received will go SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Nearly a month after California Gov. Arnold If they are selected for the top There are many difficulties when 2. Was the planning not only stra- to hospitals, transportation, and the Schwarzenegger called an emergency legislative session to begin tackling three, they will be flown to Washing- trying to count these hard to track tegic but creative? community at large. some $8.9 billion in budget fixes, the clock for lawmakers would seem to be ton DC for a presentation and final areas, Kazoleas explained. However, 3. Was there an impact, did they During the span of their cam- ticking louder every day. judging by the very clients for whom in order to dispel the myths that sur- raise awareness, did they persuade paign, the team will be branching But aside from a few lengthy budget hearings and some closed-door hud- they worked. round the census, the bureau states the public on the importance of the out into the areas designated to them dles, the Capitol’s business has mostly been, well, business as usual. Bills have “This is a great opportunity for us clearly that no personal information census and show the public it was by setting up information tables, go- hatched and died. Cocktails have been downed at campaign soirees. And to distinguish our communications by law can be shared with any fed- safe to trust the bureau? ing door to door, and having a rock industry lobbyists have made the rounds _ some of them carrying balloons. program at CSUF,” McDesmond eral agency or law enforcement. Ev- To accomplish all of this, the team the census week on campus to at- Concrete alternatives to the governor’s deep cuts to schools, transit funding said. erything is confidential, according to puts in up to 50-70 hours per week. tract students. and welfare programs will wait until this week. That leaves the Legislature’s The campaign will end on Febru- a 2010 census brochure. When asked about the experience “I can tell you this as a professor, leaders with precious little time _ three weeks from Sunday _ to negotiate a ary 28, and in that span of time all Results of these myths are evident of being on the team and having to I have seen nothing else that is as ef- deal before crisis measures kick in and force the rest of the people’s business of the planning, analyzing, figuring in areas such as “La Habra which is build their own campaign from the fective in teaching the students how onto the sidelines. Again. and dedication will be put into effect a big Spanish speaking population. ground up, Smith and Camarillo to do a real world campaign than “We’re moving as expeditiously as possible,” said Assemblywoman Noreen not only on campus, but in the sur- And the problem there is that many commented on what a good learn- Bateman. You have to implement Evans, a Democrat, who chairs the Assembly Budget Committee. “The spe- rounding communities. people are actually afraid. They are ing experience it is. the campaign on the ground,” said cial session ends Feb. 22. It’s very likely we’ll do it before then.” And yet, if “As part of the campaign, we con- afraid of the government. Some may “You learn to look at things in a Kazoleas. that sounds like a firm deadline, it isn’t. Not really. For one, lawmakers and the governor’s office have yet to agree on the size of the problem. Panhellenic: loses funding for spring For the Record It is the policy of the Daily Titan to correct any inaccurate informa- From Page 1 and College of the Arts representa- tany Boat, fundraising chair for Zeta welcome to fundraise. tion printed in the publication as soon as the error is discovered. Any tive on the Board of Directors, the Tau Alpha and Panhellenic Vice “We do fundraising, but when we incorrect information printed on the front page will result in a correction request to be submitted by Pan- President of Recruitment. “So I feel fundraise it’s not for us, it’s for all printed on the front page. Any incorrect information printed on any Panhellenic is one of four greek hellenic exceeded $31,000 for the that if we don’t have a budget, or if the philanthropies that each sorority other page will be corrected on page 2. Errors on the Opinion page will life organizations on campus which 2010-11 fiscal year. we have no money at all it’s prob- has,” said Boat. “And mostly Pan- be corrected on that page. Corrections also will be noted on the online also include the Interfraternity, Panhellenic received a budget of ably going hurt campus life overall hellenic fundraising goes to Camp version of the Daily Titan. 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Daily Titan was simply us being fair and adher- the ASI budget process to the extent going to be moving forward with “By allowing the Panhellenic Editorial ing to our budget language and all of their request, the denial will cer- this experience,” said Maricela Alva- Council’s budget to be included even of our policies and bylaws,” the 21- tainly affect them in the coming fis- rado, Greek Life Staff Coordinator though it was there own fault for not Executive Editor Sergio Cabaruvias year-old child adolescent develop- cal year. on campus. “It’s definitely a learning turning it in on time, even after He- Managing Editor Jeremiah Magan ment major explained. “Panhellenic isn’t specifically to News Editor Katelin Paiz experience.” noc had gone to great lengths to try News Editor Donald C. Stefanovich According to Rodrigo Calderon, enhance Greek life; it’s also to en- Calderon said there are other av- and help them out, it would just be Asst. 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4 February 1, 2010 1, February February 1, 2010 5 Titans take fitness challenge By lauren Mccann the American Dietetic Associations program that will be a part of the Daily Titan Staff Writer and USDA MyPyramid to achieve challenge, providing two interactive [email protected] dietary success for the competitors. sessions that will address eating and Contestants will attend 20-min- body image issues related to weight ute weekly weigh-in meetings, where loss. ASI Productions will be award- Cal State Fullerton students are they will have the opportunity to dis- ing prizes to one female and one encouraged to participate in the “Ti- cuss their progress and challenges. male in overall weight loss and nutri- tan Fitness Challenge,” a 10-week “The challenge is a time for each tion on a weekly basis. ASI Produc- on-campus competition this semes- contestant to focus on empower- tions will also be holding a half-way ter, as a way to promote a healthier ing themselves with better habits celebration and a grand finale dinner lifestyle. and staying accountable to the sup- for the contestants where the overall The challenge is sponsored by Ti- portive team from the Titan Fitness top competitor will be awarded. tan Recreation, Associated Students Challenge,” said Hoang. This year, ASI Productions has Inc., ASI Productions, Counseling Through the Student Health and gone the extra mile and added a and Psychological Services (CAPS), Counseling Center, (SHCC) partici- cooking class to the program for Student Health Services and CSUF pants are required to get a pre-par- participants. Student Affairs. ticipation physical during the week “On top of the nutritional tips, I ASI Productions Administration of Feb. 15, which is also funded by feel if the students actually see nutri- Director Thomas Kocina is extreme- the program. tional cooking, how quick and easy ly excited to see the challengers and “The previous group of contes- it can be as well as delicious, they encourages students to apply. tants learned a great deal of skills in will be more willing and maybe even “Being a participant in this pro- the gym, eating better and under- wanting to cook more having an By MICHaeL arellano/For the Daily Titan gram is an incredible journey, free for standing the mental aspects of body excellent diet during the program,” One of the many machines that sit idle in room E-30 in the Engineering and Computer Science building. Access to machines students, and an absolutely fantastic image and food issues, and ultimate- said Kocina. such as this are needed by the engineering seniors in order to finish their projects. resource for any student in need for ly had a positive experience during Kocina, Carpenter, Hoang and a life change,” said Kocina. this lifestyle change,” said Hoang. James Mayhard, another CSUF per- Last year there were over 100 ap- Through the fitness challenge, sonal trainer, all encourage students plicants for the challenge. This year, not only will contestants be exposed to ask them questions if there is any Engineering machines sit dormant even more are expected to apply. to physical training and nutritional hesitation to apply. The competition will consist of counseling, there are also Mind/ “My motivation is seeing the chal- By Zam Anwar the Formula Society of Automotive lems: three retirements in a very 24 contestants who will be compet- Body Workshops provided by CAPS lengers smile,” said Mayhard. Daily Titan Staff Writer Engineers (FSAE), is working with short period, state-wide furloughs ing in six dimensions of physicality in SHCC. Applicants must be 18 years or [email protected] his teammates on a race car for their (which has reduced available and nutrition. According to their Web site, CAPS older and applications must be sub- project. Hogarth said there is con- work time by 10 percent) and an Throughout the challenge, CSUF strives to help students achieve their mitted to the Titan Student Union, siderable worry among seniors who increasing workload. trainers will be coaching and train- The beginning of a semester academic, professional and per- Room 269 by 4 p.m. on Feb. 5 and for most Cal State Fullerton stu- are depending on the use of the ma- The dean also said that hiring ing students through personalized sonal goals. CAPS is a confidential are available in the recreation center. chine shop. a replacement for any staff mem- exercise programs. dents means settling into their classes. While finals week may “We need those machines to com- ber who retires is not as easy as Ryan Carpenter, one of the train- plete our projects, and if we cannot it seems. ers, is eager for the second year of the be the last thing on the minds of these students, some seniors in complete our projects, we cannot Many staff members who retire challenge. graduate,” Hogarth said. usually have at least a month of “Our program is set up for you to the engineering department are worrying about the completion Senior John Woodland, electrical accumulated vacation time. The achieve. We will find a personal level engineering major, often assists stu- college has to wait until the end for you to succeed. Like a backbone, of their final projects. With the design and visual dents in the machine shop. of that period to begin looking we will be working as a group,” said “I can be here,” Woodland said, for a replacement. And because of Carpenter. phases of the project completed last semester, students must now “but (students) also need someone the budget crisis, Unnikrishnan Carpenter believes in the impor- from the faculty to be here.” said there is an additional 60-day tance of a healthy lifestyle and en- complete the building phase, which requires the use of the de- With students looking to the col- period until a replacement can be courages students to take part in this leges for a solution, Dr. Raman Un- approved for any position. semester’s challenge. partments machine shop located in the engineering building, nikrishnan, Dean of the College of As for hiring a new equip- According to Carpenter, and Engineering and Computer Science, ment technician, Unnikrishnan backed by popular nutritional be- room E-30. Due to the unexpected retire- said that the issue at hand is more said that he received approval lief, the Pareto Principle observes the complex than it seems. to recruit a replacement in mid- 80/20 rule. In relation to fitness, it ment of machinist and student supervisor David Parsons, the “The students need to understand January, but finding a skilled ma- means that a balanced and healthy how the budget crisis is impact- chinist to supervise and handle nutrition regimen consists of 80 per- machines sit silently in E-30 for several hours a day. The college ing everyone, even more so at the the machines is not easy. cent nutrition and 20 percent exer- instructional level,” Unnikrishnan “This is not like using a com- cise for best results. was only recently granted ap- proval to hire a replacement after said. puter. These machines need to be Health educator Darany Hoang Unnikrishnan said the college is handled by someone highly expe- will be providing nutritional consul- Photo By lauren mccann/For the Daily Titan Parsons retirement last fall. Fred Hogarth, team leader for dealing with a lot of different prob- rienced,” Unnikrishnan said. tations and basic information from Outside of the Titan Recreation Center where the Titan fitness challenge will be held. 6 February 1, 2010 Drinking beer has healthy benefits By Katelin Paiz such as soluble fiber, antioxidants and year-old biochemistry major, adding Daily Titan News Editor dextrin. Additionally, many stud- that she thinks, “It could potentially [email protected] ies have shown that the grains used harm more than help.” to make beer contain silicon, which One thing that these researchers The foamy amber liquid that has boosts bone density. seem to share is the opinion that while become synonymous with frat houses Researchers have also asserted that moderate consumption of beer can and debauchery may soon become hops, a main ingredient of beer, is a have benefits, more than three drinks synonymous with something new – significant source of polyphenols that a day can only have negative effects on something surprising. are thought to lower cholesterol, fight the human body. Beer has become the subject of cancer and kill vi- many medical studies in which scien- ruses. tists have postulated that, in modera- One recent tion, the drink may have some health study, published benefits. in the “Nutrition “I didn’t think there were any ben- Research News- efits of beer,” said 19-year-old business letter,” found that major Haylie Patterson, who was sur- moderate drink- prised by the idea. ers have a lower Photo BY Lauren Mccan/Daily Titan Staff Writer Oddly enough, alcohol has long risk of Alzheim- A garlic and olive oil mixture is paired with freshly baked focaccia bread to kick off a meal at Mama D’s. been touted for improving heart er’s disease and health. In fact, the main medical ben- cognitive decline. efit of moderate alcohol use, defined as People in these about one glass per day, is the lowering groups also tend of the risk for coronary heart disease, to have lower according to “Scientific American.” risks for dementia Italian authenticity reigns This benefit was discovered in the than people who early 1900s when pathologists found do not drink. By Lauren Mccan point, is the backdrop. Homey Italian For a tasty starter try the crispy Cal- that the large arteries of people who Despite the Daily Titan Staff Writer decorations adorn the walls, outlined amari Fritti, served with a marinara had died of alcoholic liver cirrhosis recent findings, [email protected] by children’s illustrations, all while sauce, or the cheesy Bo’s Bruschetta seemed remarkably free of atheroscle- some Cal State welcome signs, Frank Sinatra and “Rat that sits on a plate surrounding a rosis, or put simply, the fatty plaque Fullerton stu- The Mama D’s crew invites Cal Pack” posters decorate the cottage-like plump mixture of ripe pomodoro to- that can cause heart attacks. dents aren’t flock- State Fullerton students to come in windows. Diner Sally Porterfield, who matoes, basil and olive oil. Beer itself has only recently come ing to the under- and enjoy meals with classmates and stopped in two years after her first vis- Delizioso! into the public health spotlight, fol- ground pub to fill friends at this authentic Italian restau- it, was in awe of the the hospitality and For newcomers, a homemade ravi- lowing the surprising revelations about their prescription rant, where beach cruisers and palm calm feeling. oli decorated perfectly with their red the health benefits reported to be in a just yet. trees align Newport Boulvevard down “It’s like a mom and pop shop. You marinara sauce and filled with a light glass of red wine – a cultural perk that “I don’t really the sandy Newport Beach Peninsula. get the urge to relax, like you’re at ricotta cheese is given to you as a com- the French have enjoyed for years. believe it,” said According to general manager Luke home and be who you are. I remem- plimentary welcome. According to “Nutrition Today,” Christie Dobro- Martin, any student who is part of an ber my server Dave from two years ago You cannot go wrong choosing any beer can potentially provide nutrients vodsky, an 18- Photo BY Nick Marley/Daily Titan Photo Editor officially recognized university club because the service here is sincere and one of their pasta dishes with the spe- will receive a club donation worth 25 personal. They care,” said Porterfield. cial “Mama D’s Original Pink Sauce.” percent of the bill, as long as they pro- The menu is an extensive list of af- Server Daniel Salisbury recom- vide the club’s contact information. fordable authentic Italian dishes, with mends anything and everything with “With budgets and tuition being the average entree costing $13. it. Learn how to cook a mean steak so tight, we want to help students and There are many pastas, sauces, top- “I’ve tried pink sauce before, but their clubs. It is a way to benefit them pings, pizzas and specialities to choose there is something about Mama D’s By luke cherney these two frozen delicacies, there’s a don’t have a nonstick surface, some of directly. We thought this would be a from. Go ahead and ask for recom- Pink. I don’t know if it’s the alfredo or Daily Titan Staff Writer third option: a big, juicy steak. the meat’s juices will stick to the pan. good way to show our appreciation,” mendations. the marinara, but it’s out of this world [email protected] Making a steak is not something to These are important in adding rich fla- said Martin. On a busy night, people waiting for here.” fear. All it takes is a little preparation vor to any dish. Locals, newcomers, regulars and their table are served a rotation of de- Try the perfectly breaded Penny’s No one ever said that cooking in and time. But how do you cook some- “If you use a nonstick, you’ll have passerby are sure to take a liking to the lectable enticers: moist, flavorful gar- Chicken Parmigiana for a super satis- the dorms was easy. With shared spac- where like the dorms without calling no drippings to flavor the sauce,” said neighborhood Italian kitchen, whose lic foccacia bread, hearty homemade fying meal. You are sure to have some es, minimal appliances and typically a mom or the fire department? French chef Jacques Pépin in a Febru- mission and commitment is giving ev- meatballs and a genuine smile from leftovers, which are amazing the next lack of cooking experience, most stu- Before cooking, select a medium, ary 2010 GQ article. You can make a ery guest a superior dining experience. the hosts. day. dents opt for Hot Pockets or frozen thick piece of meat and allow it to great sauce afterward by adding some As you walk to your table, you can To kick start your tastebuds, a gar- The next thing you know, if you burritos, which are neither a satisfying thaw. For pan searing, choose a T- beef stock and caramelizing some feel the warmth of Italian hospitality as lic and olive oil mixture with freshly opt for dessert, you’re brought Mama or healthy solution. How long can stu- bone, a porterhouse, or something chopped onions or garlic. you walk to your table. baked focaccia bread is brought to the D’s delicious and warm chocolate chip dents live like that? from the sirloin section. For the best Cook the steak for three to seven The kitchen, being the main focal table. cookies. Most don’t realize that, aside from quality, buy from the butcher’s counter minutes depending on thickness and and not the pre-packaged stuff. When personal preference. Like your mother in doubt, ask the butcher. If you do said, don’t play with your food. Let it buy packaged meat, stay away from sit and sear for about half of your cook any with excessive moisture or tears. time, then flip to cook the other side. If it’s frozen, throw the steak in a “Make the okay sign with your Zip-Lock bag with cool water running thumb and index finger. Poke the base over the bag in a bowl, so it can thaw of your thumb. That’s what rare steak about thirty minutes before cooking. feels like,” noted chef Steve Greer, Take olive oil, salt, pepper and owner of the Golden Ox in Kansas whatever other spices you want to coat City, Mo. it with, and massage the mixture into Set the meat aside on a plate and the meat with your hands. I suggest wrap it with foil or put it in an oven chopped garlic and onions. that’s been turned off for about five Now for the cooking. Start with minutes. high heat and add a bit of olive oil to Letting the meat rest is probably the skillet, just enough to cover the the most important part of cooking surface, and watch it get really hot. a steak. If you carve too soon, all the Add the meat just before the oil begins warm juices will escape, leaving you to smoke. The oil should not be pop- with a dry slab of leather. They need to ping or crackling. If it is, you are burn- reabsorb back into the meat. ing the oil. If that happens, just add Now, carve and serve. a drizzle more and throw the meat on Bon Appétit. because you are ready to cook. If you can find one, get a large cast For video on how to cook the iron skillet. They aren’t that expensive, perfect steak, visit: www.dailytitan. and they are great for searing meats com/2010/01/howtomakesteak and sauteing vegetables. Because they February 1, 2010 7 Stoltzfus said many vegetarians give up Vegetarians meat in protest of in- dustrial farming con- Pleasing the palate with Patel ditions that are harm- ful to the animals, the convert for environment and the Pasta people who work with and eat them. Meat Pizza humanely raised in a manner where these conditions By SHRUTI PATEL are not present may be attractive to them. raised meat A vegetarian for 18 For the Daily Titan By Lauren Mccan years, Stoltzfus has re- Daily Titan Staff Writer cently considered add- features@ [email protected] ing sustainable meat to dailytitan.com her diet. “I try to support the It’s become downright fashionable best producers pos- to eat meat again. sible,” she said. “So is The fashion started a couple years it better for me to buy ago, when vegan actress Jennifer and eat a sustainably- Photo BY SHRUTI PATEL/For the Daily Titan Connolly succumbed to her preg- Photo BY Lanae King/Daily Titan Staff Photographer raised chicken and help Food is a constant worry in our day-to-day lives. For college students, making nancy cravings for turkey burgers. the farmer stay in busi- something simple and affordable that still tastes great seems a feat in itself, which Next, former-vegan actress Mariel the health risks involved in the fast The term “sustainable” that has ness or buy GMO tofu is why I have come up with a simple answer – pasta pizza. Hemingway, who starred in Woody food industry and its environmental crept into foodie lexicon over the from a large corpora- I love to make something that can feed everyone and still leaves leftovers. This Allen’s “Manhattan,” began tout- and social consequences. past few years, refers to products that tion that is destroying ing the virtues of buffalo meatloaf “I was so grossed out by it, I can be produced indefinitely with the land they grow on? is why pasta has been a big deal in my house. It is also cheap to make and offers and grass-fed pot roast. Recently, couldn’t fathom eating meat of any little impact on the system in which In some cases eating many variations and flavors. Still, eating pasta all the time becomes banal fast, so acclaimed vegetarian chef and cook- kind,” she recalled. they were produced. meat is a sustainable pizza has become a ready alternative. book author Mollie Katzen admit- Last year during a trip to New Experts say the current meat in- and even compassion- This is how you can combine pasta and pizza: ted that she too is foraging for more Orleans she “succumbed to all the dustry is not sustainable because it ate choice.” than just roots and berries down on yummy smells and sights” and began is abusive to the environment, the While some former 3 Personal size pizza crusts 1. Cook the pasta according to the the farm. eating meat again. Now she peruses animals and the humans that pro- herbivores cite taste directions on the packet. After drain- What’s prompting this carnivo- (I recommend DaBertos) the aisles of Trader Joes and Whole cess the animals – a system that will and environmental ing the water lightly, toss the pasta in rous conversion among the rich and 1 Package of plain cooked pasta, any Foods Market for humanely-raised, cause worse damage and suffering if concerns as primary olive oil, garlic salt and pepper. not-so-famous? For some former veg- sustainable beef and chicken with- it continues on its present course. reasons to eat meat kind will do (except for spaghetti) 2. Take the individual pizza crusts ans and vegetarians, it’s the availabil- out regret, she said, not only because Heather Stoltzfus, outreach chair again, experts also and brush them with a dab of oil, olive ity of cruelty-free, fully-sustainable, 1 Jar of readymade marinara sauce of the way the animal was raised but for Slow Food Orange County, a note that grass-fed, preferably but vegetable is fine, so they free-range beef, lovingly raised on 1 Jar of pesto sauce because the meat is healthier, fresher non-profit organization that - pro free-range beef packs a have a light coating throughout. small farms by producers concerned and tastier than factory-produced motes consumption of sustainable, nutritional punch, of- 1 jar of Alfredo sauce 3. All of the toppings are optional, more with the animal’s welfare than meat. natural foods, explained there are fering health benefits 3 Cups of Mozzarella cheese, as well as the sauces, so feel free to top with their profit line. “Do I think that I am unethical several reasons to eat sustainable that factory-produced, your pizza with whatever you’re crav- zMany people say this kinder, approximately one cup per pizza or immoral because I eat meat? No. meat. corn-fed beef does not. ing that day. I tend to start off with gentler form of cattle-raising miti- ½ Cup sliced olives It’s just a personal choice,” Wishart “You support a producer who is a She adds that veg- sauce first, then the pasta, followed by gates the factors that caused them to said. “I see how some people can steward of the environment as well etarians can get similar 1 Cup diced chicken, cooked whatever I have in my fridge and loads become vegetarian or vegan in the think that (eating humanely-raised as animal and human life instead of benefits by consuming ½ Cup mushrooms of cheese. first place. meat) is more ethical or moral be- a corporation pursuing the bottom a plant-based, dark 4. Put the pizzas on a baking sheet Sociology major Crystal Wishart, ½ Cup bell peppers, diced cause the animals are fed better and line,” she said. “At the same time leafy green diet, taking and cook for about 8 ½ to 10 min- 34, converted to vegetarianism three 1 Package pepperoni treated better, but I hate to sound you enjoy an animal knowing that it an omega-3 supple- utes, checking about halfway through years ago after watching Fast Food harsh - the ending is just the same has lived its life as it was meant to ment or eating flaxseed 1 Package sundried tomatoes to rotate. Nation, a 2006 film that examined for them.” be lived.” oil and walnuts. 8 February 1, 2010 Simplicity equals success for Los Angeles band By Meghan Alfano Daily Titan Sound-off Editor [email protected] For fans of: Built to Spill, Pavement, The Replacements, Modest Mouse Typically, the best way to go about being successful at something is to be serious about it. The Henry Clay People are an ex- ception to that rule. What started out as a Santa Barbara party band, The Henry Clay People have become one of Los Angeles’ most buzzed about acts. The Henry Clay People, which has gone through multiple lineup changes Photo courtesy of www.hearya.com since its beginning, currently consists The Henry Clay People are (from left to right): Michael Hopkins, Jordan Hudock of Yorba Linda natives Joey Siara (vo- (piano), Jonathan Price, Joey Siara and Andy Siara. cals, guitar) and Andy Siara (guitar, vocals), the only original members of Replacements were to fuse into one “Last year was the weirdest year,” he the band, along with Jonathan Price band, it would be the Henry Clay said. “We got a taste of what it’s like to (bass, vocals), Mike Hopkins (drums) People. make it with music, but on the other and Jordan Hudock (piano). Despite having a serious potential hand, we got a taste of reality – run- The band started in 2002 playing to make music a livelihood, the band’s ning on five hours of sleep each night, photo by Christa connelly/Daily Titan Photo Editor parties in Isla Vista while lead vocal- main focus is still to create music that going out with no money – it was Concert goers take a moment to cool off at an art sculpture with misters in the heat of the afternoon on day one of the three-day ist Joey Siara attended University of is comfortable, humble and above all, weird going from playing local shows Coachella Music and Arts Festival in 2009. California, Santa Barbara to obtain a fun. to something much bigger.” degree in history. Siara said the Hen- “Our music is something fun and The Henry Clay People consists ry Clay People formed as an outlet to not too serious,” said Siara. “There’s of a group of musicians who are so express their energy in a way that was enough serious bands out there.” down-to-earth that it’s hard not to Coachella: Lineup announced fun for everyone involved. Siara said that his favorite moment like them. Their catchy vintage pop- From Page 1 psychedelic opera. So it’s anyone’s Tollett told the LA Times that 80 “We had all been in bands before, with the Henry Clay People was not beats are mixed with lyrics that enable guess as to what their Coachella percent of those who have attended and we were tired of taking music so Lollapalooza or their first tour, but listeners to relate to them as everyday Whether or not people are excit- performance will be like with art- Coachella in the past purchased seriously,” said Siara. “We started as a rather a small show they played on people. ed about the lineup and regardless if ists like Lou Reed and Snoop Dogg three-day passes anyway. His goal party band, just having fun, and it’s New Year’s at Club Spaceland in Sil- “I write shit I know about,” add- they agree it’s mainstream, the sheer featured on Plastic Beach. is to improve the overall experience slowly turned into something differ- ver Lake. ed Siara, “being in my 20s and not variety of artists scheduled to per- Then there’s Thom Yorke. The for everyone. ent.” That night, he said, the small bar knowing what I want, being broke, form is undeniable. Newer bands Radiohead frontman’s solo per- Tollett understands this is un- In 2009, the group went on their was packed with fans and friends, and relationship stuff – it’s what I know.” like Passion Pit, the XX and Girls formance could most likely be the fortunate for those who cannot af- first national tour supporting the Air- after the ball dropped in New York and That air of modesty seems to be will perform on the same stages as most unpredictable of all. He could ford the $269 three-day pass. On borne Toxic Event, and landed spots the clock struck midnight, the band what makes The Henry Clay People older bands that are reuniting, like do anything from reticently strum- the bright side, however, the price playing at both Aus- was joined stand out from other more preten- Public Image Limited, Pavement ming an acoustic, to banging out a of camping passes has decreased tin City Limits in Our success has on stage by tious LA-based bands, and has ulti- and the Specials. Numerous art- Radiohead song on piano to jump- from $55 per person to $57 per slot Austin, Texas and friends from mately lead to their success. ists like deadmau5, Kaskade and ing on a sampler for an electronic – with no limit on people per slot. Lollapalooza in Chi- come from not expect- various other As for 2010, the Henry Clay Peo- 2ManyDJs will play house and song. His transcendent falsetto vo- Also, ins and outs are allowed on cago, Ill. Their songs “ LA acts, ple will release the follow up to their electronic music. Coachella will be cals will surely entrance the audi- the campground, unlike previous were rotated on the ing things to happen. playing cover 2008 album For Cheap or For Free, late Indie103, and songs from and play SXSW as well as tour in sup- one of the first places artists like ence whether he plays an electronic years. Through Feb. 15, passes can “ MGMT and Gorillaz will debut song acoustically or an acoustic be purchased via layaway (50 per- have been featured their favorite port of their new album. on KROQ’s Locals – Joey Siara artists un- Their potential to continue to grow their first new music in years. song electronically. cent down and 50 percent due the Vocals/guitar, The Gorillaz performance could be Single-day passes will not be first week of March, or 10 percent Only Show. In No- Henry Clay People til the early seems unstoppable. At the end of the almost as arbitrary. Their third stu- available for purchase this year. down and the remaining halves due vember, the group hours of the day, Siara said what matters most is dio album, Plastic Beach, will be Those who would like to only go the first week of February and the began work on their morning nothing but the simple pleasure of have been in production for almost Friday to see Vampire Weekend first week of March). Three-day fes- third album. “It was creating fun and enjoyable music. two years at the time of its March 9 must still purchase three-day passes, tival passes (including via layaway) Pretty impressive for a band that really cool to see that,” Siara said. “I don’t want to expect anything big release date. Previous Gorillaz per- allowing them to see Faith No More and camping passes are available for started playing just for the hell of it. “Nothing we will do can ever really to happen,” Siara said. “Our success formances have had large onscreen on Saturday and Sly and the Fam- purchase at Coachella.com/tick- The Henry Clay People is modern top that.” has come from not expecting things silhouettes with musicians playing ily Stone on Sunday. Goldenvoice ets. The full lineup is available at indie pop-rock infused with 60’s and Siara added that while 2009 was ex- to happen. When the good stuff hap- instruments in the pit, like a modern leader and festival architect Paul Coachella.com/events/lineup. 70’s rock beats. If Pavement and The citing for the band, it was also surreal. pens, it’s really lucky.” February 1, 2010 9 The Magnetic Fields – Realism Girls brings psychedelia to intimate Detroit Bar By Juanita Vasquez By Melissa Hoon ver Lake, who heard of Girls via Inter- Daily Titan Staff Writer Daily Titan Staff Writer net music blogs, said he likes the duo [email protected] [email protected] because they sound fresh, but are also For Fans of: Belle and Sebastian, reminiscent of 50’s and 60’s pop-rock Jens Lekman, Yo La Tengo, Camera For Fans of: Elvis Costello, Real bands. Obscura Estate, Atlas Sound Owens peered at the audience through his long, wavy dirty blond One of the best things a bathroom It was only 8 p.m. on Monday, Jan. hair during his harmonica solo before has to offer is excellent acoustics. 25, but Detroit Bar in Costa Mesa playing Girls’ first single, “Hellhole Ra- There is no better way to prove it accordions. was already near capacity. Fans made trace,” the final song played before the than by listening to The Magnetic The Magnetic Fields have made their way to the concert room, trying band’s two-song encore. For almost Fields’ most resent musical creation, a successful attempt at folk mu- to get as close to the stage as possible. ten minutes the audience cheered and Realism. The album, released on Jan. sic, and the opening track will not The audience’s anticipation grew more danced, swaying back-and-forth to the 26, is the band’s third creation with disappoint old-time fans. The way and more over the next two and a half seven-minute song. Nonesuch Records. This 13-track in which instruments resonate hours until Girls, the retro-pop rock “I like Girls because they’re not trite. compilation is not the first time The throughout the album has retained duo from San Francisco, finally hit the They don’t try too hard and get right to Photo BY Monti Smith/ for the Daily Titan Magnetic Fields have made use of that peculiar Magnetic Fields sound stage. the point without using metaphors,” Girls’ bassist Chet “JR” White (left) and frontman Christopher Owens (right) performed the distinctive qualities of a bath- that listeners are accustomed to. Fans were more than forgiving for Phil Neujahr, 27, of Santa Ana said. on Jan. 25 at Detroit Bar in Costa Mesa. room in order to make music. With lyrics such as, “You think you Girls’ late start time, as they cheered Girls’ lyrics certainly are straight- it took three minutes to write.” his mother and the cult they belonged While recording their previous can simply press rewind/you must be loudly over the opening lyrics to forward and raw. Owens wrote most After Girls’ set, Owens said that to, the Children of God. At 16, he left release, Distortion, percussionist out of your mind son/you must be “Ghost Train.” A mellowed hush of the songs on their debut album, while he no longer uses speed, he still the cult and moved to San Francisco in Claudia Gonson found herself sit- out of your mind” and “Yes, I think flowed through the intimately small Album, released last September, while writes with the same quick style because his twenties where he met bassist Chet ting in a bathtub surrounded by I might drink a few/And maybe the venue as front-man Christopher Ow- high on methamphetamine. that’s what he’s used to. His writing “JR” White, 30, and formed Girls. instruments. Although both al- baby will too” we are reminded of ens, 30, captivated the audience with “I would stay up all night on speed style might be one of the only things You can get wrapped up in the full bums were conceived under similar the wit and humor that makes this his cheerful yet distressed vocals, simi- and do nothing but write,” Owens in his life that hasn’t changed over the Girls experience of psychedelic, care- circumstances, front man Stephin band so appealing. lar to Elvis Costello. said in a recent interview with Rolling years. Owens grew up fatherless, con- less fun and torment at the Coachella Merritt had clear intentions – he It’s not Merritt’s ability to create Concert goer Nate Cole, 28, of Sil- Stone. “If a song’s three-minutes long, stantly moving around the world with Valley Music Festival on April 17. wanted both albums to serve as foils memorable tunes that strikes me to one another the most about this album. Rather, Realism is completely acoustic, it’s the subtle, yet charming way in just as Merritt initially envisioned. which he expresses himself. Perhaps The Album Leaf – A Retribution Gospel A simple no-outlet rule allowed for it’s his low and sad voice resonat- an array of uncommon instruments ing as if it has been filtered though Chorus of Storytellers Choir – 2 to make an appearance in this work: paper cups that makes listening to banjos, cellos, tablas, bouzoukis and Realism enjoyable. By Christa Connelly By Serena whitecotton Daily Titan Photo Editor Daily Titan Staff Writer Daily Titan Editor’s Picks [email protected] [email protected] For Fans of: Sigur Ros, Saxon For Fans of: Low, Neil Young The most underrated album of the decade Shore, Explosions in the Sky Don’t let the name fool you, Sergio Cabaruvias – Executive Editor For the past 12 years, The Album Retribution Gospel Choir is no Anathallo – Floating World Leaf has primarily been a one-man gospel choir. Guitar riffs and heavy band with instrumentalist and sing- drums rule their new album 2, re- a two minute track. It was stuck Jeremiah Magan – Managing Editor er/songwriter Jimmy LaValle record- The only significant change in this leased Jan. 26. The beginning of in my head for two days, and 43 Toadies - Hell Below/Stars Above ing almost every instrument. On album is the droney quality of some the album is a wake-up call to the seconds just doesn’t cut it. “Poor the upcoming release of A Chorus of of the vocals. Compared to previ- listener. If you were sleeping when Man’s Daughter,” the fifth track on Isa Ghani – Multimedia Editor Storytellers, a live band has joined La- ous albums there is less emphasis on you pushed play, you won’t be 30 the album, that will probably be a Third Eye Blind –Out of the Vein Valle in the studio. Though this is a the vocals, and more attention on seconds into “Your Bird,” the al- single, is a slow but passionate song change in normal procedure for the the beauty of instruments like the bum’s second track. The song – and about a man’s inner struggles. The Danielle Flint – Copy Editor band, their sound has improved. sweeping violin across an ambient album for that matter – starts off only problem I had with 2 was that Warren Zevon – Warren Zevon I was excited to finally hear this soundscape. slowly but epically, as if Retribu- it switched back and forth from album, but with any band that I en- This album feels more mature tion Gospel Choir is preparing for the upbeat “White Wolf,” to the Ashleigh Johnson – Copy Editor joy listening to as much as The Al- than the bands previous releases. battle. The group is not heavy on odd and uncomfortable “Some- Dr. Steel – Dr. Steel 2 Eclectic Boogaloo bum Leaf, I am always apprehensive For instance, the songs tie together vocals, which is a shame because thing’s Gonna Break.” Most of the when a new album comes out. I fear beautifully, creating a cohesive feel- singer Alan Sparhawk has a really songs ended just as I started to like Brittny Ulate – Detour Editor the band will change their sound so ing that holds the listener’s attention nice voice. It’s a little rough around them. I would still recommend Kings of Leon – Aha Shake Heartbreak much that it’s unrecognizably them. and allows relaxation at the same the edges, but I think that’s why I this album to anyone who wants Luckily for me, A Chorus of Storytell- time. like it. Oddly enough, my favorite to listen to something new, or any- Meghan Alfano – Sound-off Editor ers fits in beautifully with the rest of The Album Leaf has managed to track, “’68 Comeback,” is a 43-sec- one who likes the band Low, since World Leader Pretend – Punches The Album Leaf’s consistent discog- pull it together, once again, to create ond song without vocals. It has so two members from Low, including raphy. Even with LaValle giving con- a great work of musical art without much heart, soul and rock and roll Sparhawk, are in Retribution Gos- Nick Marley – Photo Editor trol to a live band to record instru- disappointment. that I can’t help but nod my head pel Choir. Seu Jeorge – The Life Aquatic ments, their sound is still distinctly A Chorus of Storytellers debuts Feb. and play some air guitar. I really 2 is out now on Sub Pop Re- The Album Leaf. 2 on Sub Pop Records. wish they had made this song into cords. 10 February 1, 2010

Broadening the comic reader’sognize to tells its stories. Thehorizon fairy tale characters of the world are in exile, chased out of their world by an evil overlord, forcing them to flee to America to build their own community, Fabletown. Under the leadership of Snow White, Prince Charming and Old King Cole, with the help of Sheriff Bigby (Big Bad) Wolf, the public domain heroes go to war to take back their home- lands. Despite the friendly-sounding line-up of recognizable characters, "Fa- bles" is definitely not a bedtime story for the kids. The last pick for this list comes from Dynamite, after being dropped from DC's WildStorm label due to its anti-superhero story. As Simon Pegg wrote in the introduction for its first volume, "Sick, funny and disturbing, this rather marvelous collaboration answers an old question, 'who watches the Watchmen?' The Boys, of course ..." Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson's "The Boys" takes off the rose-colored glasses of the superhero world, look- ing into their reckless disregard for the people around them as they take on villains, snort cocaine and solicit hookers at the same time. Enter the PHoto By Nick marley/Daily Titan Photo Editor Boys, a group whose job it is to keep the supers in line either by blackmail been killed by the forces of the evil Lord Hikiji, he roams the Feudal Japanese or force. This book really went above With interest in the graphic novel world growing, we countryside; a ronin looking for work as a bodyguard. Sounds like an Akira and beyond to earn its M rating, even delve deeper into the genre and explore new titles Kurasawa film. Except for the fact that all of the characters are anthropo- outdoing past works by Ennis which morphs, in that they pretty much have human bodies and animal heads were lauded/downcast for their mas- From Page 1 (think Mickey Mouse or Bugs Bunny). Usagi is not a typical furry comic sive use of sex and ultra-violence. as some might assume. It takes on Japanese mythology, exposing the reader If you're interested in digging deep- It's one of those books where the less you know beforehand, the better it to the country's culture and integrating Japanese words into the dialogue. er into the comic book world, check is. The series can get pretty dark (see the story "Noodles"), but it's also heart- out your local comic shop or library. With five books out so far, and the final issue due out some time this year, warming. Usagi has also been known to make crossover appearances in Teen- Long Beach Comic Con is also having it's a quick read and it would be good to know the story before seeing the up- age Mutant Ninja Turtles cartoons, going back to the '80s. "Usagi Yojimbo" a one-day Comic Expo on Feb. 20 in coming film. Michael Cera will be playing our hero in the upcoming Edgar is a 25-year-old ongoing story, with 23 books out so far and issues coming the Long Beach Convention Center. Wright-directed film "Scott Pilgrim vs. the World" due out in the summer. out monthly. Admission is $10. Comic creators, Another series with the art and writing done by one man is "Usagi Yojim- Bill Willingham's "Fables," put out by the DC's Vertigo label, which is writers and artists like Sakai will be on bo," put out currently by Dark Horse. After Miyamoto Usagi's master has meant for older audiences, uses characters just about any child would rec- hand to sign, sketch and talk. Cinema attendees appetite satisfied with new movie offerings

By Jeremiah Magan was too vulgar to advertise. Release Date: March 5. films with any promise. While the Mintz-Plasse of Superbad. The most film and was replaced by Don Chea- Daily Titan Managing Editor Release Date: Feb. 26. Clash of the Titans reboot of A Nightmare on Elm Street glaring problem with the film is that dle. Mickey Rourke was also cast in [email protected] Alice in Wonderland Everyone loves a remake. Clash of releases the same day, audiences will it also stars Nicolas Cage as Big Dad- the film as one of Stark’s main antag- Tim Burton is a creative and inno- the Titans is a revisiting of the clas- likely be more inclined to spend their dy, a gun-toting Batman wannabe. onists, Whiplash, and it is anyone’s Two thousand nine was a pretty vative filmmaker. As the driving force sic tale about man’s fight for power money on Kick-Ass, another film in The worst thing that can happen to guess as to whether or not Rourke good year for the film industry. De- behind some of the most visu- against the Greek gods. The film stars the long line of superhero films of the this film is Cage having a lot of lines, will show up to work or relapse. spite a failing economy, people still ally-captivating films ever Sam Worthington as Perseus, the 21st century that actually shows some as his overacting is almost impossible Ironman 2 also stars Gwyneth Pal- filed into theaters to shell out more made, including Night- demigod who leads promise. for any film to overcome. trow, reprising her roll as Stark’s as- than $10 billion, the most the film in- mare Before Christmas man- The film takes a Watchmen-style Release Date: April 16. sistant Pepper Potts, and Scarlett Jo- dustry has ever made in one year. This approach to its superheroes since they Ironman 2 hannson as Black Widow. year looks to be another landmark are not super powered, just regular Easily the most anticipated film of This film will have no trouble sell- year for the talking pictures, people who take justice into their the year, Ironman 2 brings America’s ing out theaters in the first week, but but only time and crit- own hands. latest favorite superhero back to the- there are a lot of hopes and expecta- ics will tell The names of the superheroes aters. Ironman 2 has seen its share of tions that have been placed upon di- if a new are poor at best, with the exception controversy as supporting actor Ter- rector Jon Favreau’s shoulders. d e c a d e of Red Mist, played by Christopher rence Howard dropped out of the Realease Date: May 7. can keep audiences c o m i n g back to kind’s campaign against the mov- ieplex. Image courtesy of ingorrr/flick.com This is and Big not a co- hesive Fish, Burton is bringing his special the likes of Zeus and Hades. list of the films that are expected to be brand of creepy and disturbing to the If the original Clash of the Titans the best of the year, just the ones that classic tale of Alice in Wonderland. is any indication, Perseus will come are set to release in the first half of the Starring virtually-unknown actress face to face with many of the fabled year, and have been hyped enough to Mia Wasikowska as Alice Kingsley, monsters of Greek mythology, like garner further inspection and ridicule Burton is likely relying on his veteran the kraken, Medusa and the fates. before actually seeing them. cast of supporting actors to carry the Expect some 300 style slow-mo- The Wolfman film: Johnny Depp, Anne Hathaway, tion battle sequences, low angle cam- Classic movie monsters are fertile Alan Rickman, Christoper Lee, Hel- era shots against a clouded sun and ground for filmmakers, and it's sur- ena Bonham Carter and Chrispen a desaturated color palette, giving the prising that it has taken this long to Glover. film an epic look and feel. jumpstart long-dead werewolf mov- Audiences will likely begin lining Release Date: March 26. ies. Benicio Del Toro, hot off his up a day in advance, in costume, to Kick-Ass disappointing portrayal of the revo- be the first to witness Burton’s vision. April is a pretty thin month for lutionary T-shirt icon Che Guevara, plays Lawrence Talbot/the Wolfman. Though early reports indicated that the film was hitting hard times fi- nancially because of the digital effects budget being ramped up in lieu of prosthetics, the film still looks visu- ally appealing. The cast of The Wolf- man is strong with Anthony Hopkins and Hugo Weaving playing alongside Del Toro. Release Date: Feb. 12. Shutter Island Legendary director Martin Scors- ese takes his first crack at a horror film since Cape Fear in 1991. Starring Scorsese’s latest go-to ac- tor Leonardo DiCaprio as Teddy Daniels, a U.S. Marshall sent to a psychiatric hospital with his partner Chuck Aule, played by Mark Ruffalo, to investigate the disappearance of one of the hospital’s most dangerous patients. Based on a book of the same name by Dennis Lehane, the film takes Daniels and Aule down a dark path as they investigate the secrets of the reclusive island hospital. Ben Kingsly also stars in the film, likely playing a creepy and overbearing psy- chiatrist who tortures the two agents and tests their sanity. Release Date: Feb. 19. Cop Out It’s been a long time since Kevin Smith directed a good film that wasn’t about his favorite characters Jay and Silent Bob. Come to think of it, Smith has never directed a good film that didn’t center around the pot-smoking comedy duo. Cop Out stars Bruce Willis and Tracy Morgan as longtime partners who set out to find a valuable stolen baseball card. There is no doubt that hilarity will ensue as both Willis and Morgan are accomplished comedic actors. Wil- lis playing the hard-nosed “bad cop” and Morgan playing the distracted “dumb cop” is a safe bet for a good film. The title of the film - isdisap pointing, as it was originally titled A Couple of Dicks, a much more clever title that the movie studio thought February 1, 2010 11 AboveTopSecret.com “deny ignorance” and the site cre- speech. ates a foundation for the promotion Other than the discussions be- In case you missed it ... By Alison Munson and application of critical thinking tween members, Abovetopsecret. Daily Titan Staff Writer through peer interaction. com boasts its own media page that Memoirs of a Geisha describes a geisha’s dif- [email protected] The threads are conducted in the features pseudo-news broadcasts ficult yet admirable life- opposite fashion. The site is meant to that are supplemented by comments By Ashley Luu style that might sway College is a time to learn and let encourage discussion amongst a new from their own members’ threads, anyone’s stereotypical loose. It’s a time to let your mind generation of thinkers, so the creators as well as more legitimate outside Daily Titan Staff Writer [email protected] judgment of geishas as welcome new ideas from others, as of Abovetopsecret.com have set up a sources. merely prostitutes. well as create your own. process of thread regulation that still In a video focusing on the conspira- Memoirs of a Geisha is a magnetic Every scene is vivid Abovetopsecret.com is one of the respects their members’ freedom of cies behind the swine flu epidemic, period piece told through the eyes with imagery and meta- largest and most frequented alternative thought and expression. host Mark Allen interviews guest of Chiyo Sakamoto, a fisherman’s phors, from the distinc- thinking sites out there. With a range Though it is a major center for the speaker Dr. Christopher Green, a phy- daughter, who becomes one of the tive designs and vibrant of more than 150 forums ranging in discussion of controversial topics, most sician with a doctorate in neuroscience most famous geishas in Japan. colors of kimonos to subjects from UFOs, the paranormal, notably conspiracy theory, nut-jobs and fellow at the American Academy Chiyo’s elderly father and dying the folds of someone’s secret societies and the new world or- need not apply. The site values the dis- of Forensic Sciences. With music rem- mother sell her into servitude at the skin. X-Files der, the Web site covers almost any covery of truth above all else. iniscent of the and visuals akin age of nine. She struggles for inde- “It wasn’t just the topic members can think of. The Web site’s success is in the civil- to CNN, the news videos provoke and pendence due to the abuse and ma- chickenlike skin of her Alien abduction stories sit alongside ity and respect members display for one humor simultaneously. nipulative Hatsumomo, a popular neck and shoulders; her discussions on the State of the Union another and their desire for a level of Ultimately, if you are interested geisha, determined to destroy Chi- body made me think speech, and provide the ADD child higher thinking. It’s a place where con- in an entertaining way to inform yo’s chances of becoming a geisha. of a pile of wrinkled within everyone a chance to examine spiracy theorists and stubborn skeptics yourself through the efforts of your After a brief encounter with chair- clothing…Everything the world without losing their inter- can join together, because the site is peers, Abovetopsecret.com is a perfect man Ken Iwamura at a young age, drooped from her, even est. managed in a way that discourages source. Let others do the research and Chiyo vows to become a geisha her protruding nipples The Web site’s purpose is spelled short posts with no substance and pose the question, all you have to do: in order to reunite with him. She that hung like finger- out in their philosophical motto the chaos of insults, spam and hate think, respond and repeat. spends 15 years mastering the art of tips.” musicianship, dance and tea ceremo- The book was - suc ny practices and becomes a famous cessfully made into a geisha called Sayuri Nitta. film directed by Rob Due to the outbreak of World Marshall, starring Zhang Ziyi. Al- sumomo are the focus of the film, War II and other clients vying for though films are usually incompa- which is shot in English. her affection, Chiyo eventually rable to books, this film mastered It is distracting to watch foreign crosses paths with the chairman and the tone, production design and actresses struggle to speak English they confess their love for each other. costume design and earned three because we, the audience, miss the The story could have been stronger if Academy Awards for Best Cinema- opportunity to fully understand the Chiyo decided to be a geisha for the tography, Art Direction and Cos- story. The film would have been au- income and independence, rather tume Design. thentic and easier to comprehend if than for the sake of a man she hardly In the film, Chiyo’s childhood is it was done in Japanese with English knew. cut short in order to focus on her subtitles. This national bestseller is a fish- teen to adulthood years. The sense of Memoirs of a Geisha is a must-read out-of-water story about a strong her difficult childhood as an orphan for those interested in immersing woman who fights for her beliefs, is lost and lacks information about themselves in the life of a strong- regardless of the obstacles. The book her ailing parents. Chiyo and Hat- willed geisha. Spartacus: Blood ture the life of the legend, more so leather hot pants, similar to 300’s cocted in post-production seem far than the 1960 Stanley Kubrick mov- Spartans. The first battle they fight more cartoonish than it would ap- and Sand ie had time to do. against barbarians in so many ways pear on a regular television. By Christine Amarantus When the creative team behind resembles one fight between Spartans Scenes between Sura and Sparta- Daily Titan Staff Writer Spartacus presented the show’s trailer and Persians, right down to the fight cus are raw and touching (granted, [email protected] at San Diego Comic-Con last July, choreography. Even our hero’s wife, the few that they’ve been in together they inevitably got questions about Sura, bears a strong likeness to Lena mostly ended in intercourse); howev- Kirk Douglas, eat your heart out. the similarities between the new Heady and they’re further pushing it er, it edges on cheesy when Spartacus Starz’s new series Spartacus: Sand show and 300. Producer Rob Tapert bringing in the “This is madness!” ac- heads off for war, tying a strap around and Blood has everything a viewer reassured viewers that it was just a tor as a principle character. Sura’s leg, saying it would keep him could want from a premium cable style choice. But oh, the violence. The human close to her thighs. I dry-heaved. Sure, show: full-frontal nudity, almost While I tried to divorce the con- body could never have so much the strap comes up as a plot device in Deadwood-level swearing for a pe- nections between Zack Snyder’s blood. It’s almost like watching some- the next episode, but the absurdity of riod piece and computer-enhanced movie and the new premium cable body play Mortal Kombat with how such an act and the line to accompany graphic violence. show in my head, it was almost hits to the head cause pints of CG’d it was, well, silly. The team that brought usHercules , impossible to ignore many of the blood to splatter everywhere. Action In short, the series has potential. It Xena and the more recent Legend of visual similarities. Short of the lack slows from time to time to capture looks good, it’s entertaining and heck, the Seeker, decided to push the enve- of sepia-filtering, Spartacus is so sty- the poetry in motion, whetting the they’ve got Lucy Lawless topless while lope into premium cable, producing listically like 300 that it was hard to appetite for the slaughter that’s about her character’s husband is getting fel- their re-telling of a slave who fought take it seriously in the first episode. to ensue. lated. Not to mention all the ripped, against his masters, found glory as a The Thracian warriors, of which our Watching the show in high defini- greased-up, howling, Spartan-like gladiator and led a revolt on Rome. unnamed hero dubbed Spartacus by tion also seems to take away from it, gladiators. There’s something for both Blood and Sand will attempt to cap- his owner comes, don red capes and making what magic the designers con- sexes to enjoy in Spartacus. 12 February 1, 2010 The Big Game Brett Farve’s career: courage, brilliance and catastrophe

By Oscar Romero managed to make dangerous situ- Daily Titan Staff Writer ations into moments of brilliance. [email protected] That style of play can only take you so far, as last Sunday proved. According to Colin Cowherd, Once again, Brett Favre was at the host of “The Herd,” Favre is the pro- cusp of reaching football’s ultimate prietor of the blame because of his game but was overcome by his gun direct influence on the offense. Who will win the Super Bowl? The Indianapolis Colts or the New Orleans Saints? slinging mentality. The same atti- “Each time, his team seemed tude that got him there ended up poised to win at the end; each time, ity but Manning does not turn the wide receivers Marques Colston, being his downfall. Favre’s final play was a disastrous in- ball over. Robert Meachem and tight end As the final seconds winded terception,” said Greg Easterbrook In the NFC championship Jeremy Shockey. Drew Brees is the down, the Minnesota Vikings were in an article for ESPN. against the Minnesota Vikings, highest rated passer in the NFL in field goal range when Favre’s 19 He currently holds the record the Saints defense repeatedly at- and has less thrown interceptions years of experience failed to show. for most attempted passes at 9,811, tacked quarterback Brett Favre and than Peyton Manning. No. four tried to be valiant, but in- completions with 6,083 and 497 they are expected to use a similar The Saints seem to become stead looked like a rookie as he flung touchdowns. And who can forget strategy against Manning and the more aggressive as their defense the ball across his body and into the about his impeccable 255 consecu- Colts. Despite the contact, Favre is more opportunistic. Greg Wil- hands of New Orleans’ Terry Porter. tive starts, the most of any quar- managed to throw for 318 yards. liams, Saints defensive coordina- “You have courage, you have bril- terback in NFL history and second Manning faced the top-ranked tor, brought more pressure to the liance, and you have catastrophe,” By Fred Bloom By James Gobee among all players. New York Jets defense in the AFC opposing offenses and helped cre- said former NFL Daily Titan Staff Writer Daily Titan Staff Writer But despite championship game, the only team ate more touchdowns out of turn- q u a r t e r b a c k [email protected] [email protected] all the accolades, that blitzed more than the Saints overs than in previous seasons. The Trent Dilfer, in a Favre unfortu- throughout the season, and he put Saints defense left Minnesota Vi- radio interview Super Bowl XLIV is set to be In their first Super Bowl - ap nately also owns up 377 passing yards with three king Brett Favre battered, bruised last Monday, a championship game to remem- pearance in franchise history, the the record of touchdowns and no interceptions and limping and the beating put referring to the ber. The Indianapolis Colts and New Orleans Saints will take the throwing an un- or fumbles. When the Jets rushed on the Arizona Cardinals’ Kurt Vikings final New Orleans Saints were the two NFL championship home with precedented 317 with six or more, Manning was Warner was one that paled in com- drive in regula- best teams in the NFL for most them Feb. 7. The devastation interceptions, 8-for-10 with 160 yards passing parison to Favre’s. tion. of the season and they will be fac- that Hurricane Katrina brought a feat that will and a touchdown. Darren Sharper led the Saints “That is Brett ing off Feb. 7 in Miami. It is the to New Orleans in 2005 has only be synonymous The Jets were up 17-6 in the first in the regular season with nine in- Favre’s career in first time both number one seeds strengthened the city, and given with his career. half but the adjustments made by terceptions, and in the post-season a microcosm,” have reached the Super Bowl new life to the Saints. Favre reached Manning led the Colts to victory. the Saints have forced seven take- said Dilfer. since 1993. The team’s home opener after the pinnacle The Colts scored on four of their aways after generating 39 in the Favre made This is the second time in four Katrina on Sept. 25, 2006, was of the sport in last five drives, winning 31-17. regular season. The Colts rely on n u m e r o u s years that the Colts have played against a team that was undefeat- 1997 by win- Most of the key parts of the their passing game too much, as throws in the in the Super Bowl. In 2007, they ed at the time, the Atlanta Fal- PHOTO COURTESY MCT ning Super Bowl team were also members of the their second rushing leader for the final drive that beat the Chicago Bears in a game cons. The Saints won that game Favre takes a rest during second quarter of XXXI. Favre lost 2007 championship squad. They post season, Donald Brown, only were unparalleled that was also held in Miami. The 23-3, breaking the undefeated the Jan. 24 Vikings vs. Saints game the subsequent will make sure that teammates stay has 18 yards on the ground. in the game. He year and the opponent are dif- streak of the Falcons. The Saints Super Bowl, and away from the distractions that can The Saints beat the Minnesota displayed the skill ferent, but the results will be the seemed to come alive. two NFC championships. affect teams during the two week Vikings for many reasons, but a big set that has made him a living leg- same; the Colts will again be Su- The Saints running game is Will Favre return one more time? period leading up to the Super asset that helped them that game end. The Vikings seemed destined per Bowl champions. superior to that of the Indianapo- The return of the 40-year-old is high- Bowl. and throughout the season is their to win, but sadly Favre’s trust in his The Colts will win because lis Colts because, with a stable ly unlikely. The game last Sunday Perhaps more important is the kicking game. Kicker and punter arm got the best of him. they have four-time NFL MVP of talented running backs, the left him with more than a bruised experience that 11-year veteran Thomas Morstead has amazing The problem was that Favre could Peyton Manning at quarterback Saints will force problems when ego. Favre took a pounding, and at Manning provides. He has the depth on his kickoffs and is almost have done one of two things in his and they have far more experi- matched up against the Colts’ many times had to dig deep to mus- unique ability to recognize and ad- surgical in keeping opponents situation: he could have tucked in ence than the Saints. speedy linebackers. Running ter up the strength to get up. Age is just to defenses on the fly, creating within the 20-yard-line on punts. the ball and run for a few yards, or Manning is an offensive -ge backs Pierre Thomas and Reg- beginning to make a presence in the more opportunities for his receiv- The Saints are a determined simply thrown it away. nius and he will be squaring off gie Bush are not only dangerous veteran quarterback. Forty-one is no ers. and focused team and have been Favre should have taken a con- against the Saints 26 ranked pass in the backfield, but also in the picnic, especially for an NFL player. Super Bowl XLIV will be an ever since Katrina. The Saints will servative approach and placed some defense. passing game. Favre’s chances of winning a Su- action-packed shootout and gun- march into Miami and bring the faith in his kicker rather than his The Colts pass offense was The running backs could- at per Bowl have been decimated. The slinger Manning will lead the Colts championship home for New Or- own ability. rated second in the NFL. The tract coverage that would help NFL is giving way to a new genera- Saints defense has big play abil- to victory. open the middle of the field for leans. Brett Favre often flirted with di- tion quarterbacks. saster, but with his athletic ability, February 1, 2010 13 World News Is China a lost cause for Google?

By Damon Lowney Facebook, Twitter and Myspace hysterical laughter – two of the best Daily Titan Online Editor have already been banned or par- ways to solve a hairy situation. In ad- [email protected] tially blocked in the communist dition, I like to think that two goods country, effectively eliminating three make things better. What started as an ambitious re- windows to the outside world. Chi- All they need to do is relax a bit, search project by two Stanford grad- na has some of its people fooled, but you know? A relaxed work environ- uates has become one of the most as Bob Marley once said: “You can ment is the key to Google’s success, powerful companies in the world. fool some people sometimes, but according to “Inside the Mind of From its powerhouse search engine you can’t fool all the people all the Google,” a documentary by CNBC. to its e-mail program, Google pro- time.” In fact, everything about Google is vides some of the most complete Knowledge is like a virus - it’s go- opposite of China because its em- and intuitive computer programs at ing to spread and you can’t really ployees are basically free to do what no cost. do anything about it in the end. It they want. Google in China is like But as the adage goes, there is no might spread quickly, like Ebola, or a Libertarian preaching to a bunch such thing as a free lunch. maybe it’ll take its time, like mono – of democrats. Google does what Google shocked the world with you can’t see that one coming until a its employees need done and then its announcement that sophisticat- few weeks after you kissed that girl. step back and let them do their Illustration By Steven Doud/For the Daily Titan ed cyber-attacks, originating from But there is a better way than own thing: it will wash its employ- China, obtained intellectual infor- pulling out… Stay in! Of course, the ees clothes, make them food on par is not known by the average non- had, China! It makes billions by let- So spark up a joint, Google, and mation of known human rights ac- correct measures must be taken to with the best restaurants and provide Google employee), is a secret because ting people be themselves and every- pass it around – just say it’s a funny- tivists, including information from avoid any unwanted consequences. them gyms, all for free! it’s not totally legal and not everyone body is happy! I almost want to quit smelling cigarette – and let the good Google e-mail accounts. The soft- But Google could have an ace up Dress code? Nah, work in what really agrees with it. I’m sure that studying journalism and start from times roll. ware company has threatened to pull its sleeve. you feel comfortable working in, somewhere at Google headquarters scratch as a computer science major My solution: roll some nice ones out of China if an agreement can’t be The best way for Google to solve says Google. I saw the Queen of in Mountain View, Calif., somebody just to work at Google. with filters and put them in a ciga- reached, and I’m all for that. There’s this feud with China (and hopefully England being given a presentation is hiding a gram in his desk. He is For those of you who think that rette pack, and offer one to every no reason it should stay unless Chi- all feuds with China) is to inject a by some dude in a hoodie wearing hiding a gram that somebody can it’ll be just like the Opium Wars, government official in the discussion na gives its people and Google the bit of Amsterdam into it. You know, Rastafarian bracelets during the doc- certainly smell, but that somebody you’re wrong because California as a kind gesture. Perhaps even roll respect they deserve. Respect, in this marijuana. That’s a nice, harmless umentary. instead ignores it because deep down doesn’t have medical opium clinics them with a bit of tobacco to throw case, is unfiltered searches for the way to stimulate the government Which leaves me to believe that she knows it’s a good thing. for a reason (the drug is incredibly them off the smell. Then offer a free Chinese people. officials into deep conversation and the secret behind Google (i.e., what Look at the success Google has addicting and it could kill you). lunch. Supreme Court justices strike out twice on crucial court rulings

By Christine Amarantus only inaccurate but also inadequate rations allows them to amass and offended by the precedent that has 5-4 decision, saying that the statute Weakening gender and racial Daily Titan Staff Writer to justify the Court’s disposition of deploy financial resources on a scale been put in place. of limitations should be 180 days rights that many fought so very hard [email protected] this case.” few natural persons can match.” Those who decide your rights from negotiating pay or otherwise for – that’s strike two, Justice Rob- These multi-billion dollar entities Say what you will about only lib- and the future of your city, county, the first paycheck. erts. Do you remember when Wal- have been handed an unspeakable erals and pot-smoking hippies get- state and country can unashamedly So to ensure that one is paid just Supreme Court justices, like Cab- Mart lost his first tooth? Or when be purchased to fit the agendas of as much as everyone else, should a inet members, are officials who are Microsoft learned to ride a bike? big business. Voices will be silenced new employee go around to all his not elected. The general population How about the excited looks on right and left as a corporate media co-workers on his first day and ask doesn’t put them in these life-term Exxon and IBM’s faces Christmas Barbie assures you that everything’s how much everyone makes? Prob- seats – presidents do. Even when morning as they raced down the a-OK. ably not the best impression to make strike three rolls along, there’s no stairs to open presents from Uncle Supreme Court-approved bribery with colleagues, especially when umpire that can call this misguided Chevron and Aunt General Motors? – strike one. wage rates are often kept confiden- batter out. Then again Justice Rob- Were you there when Morgan Stan- Back in 2007, this John Roberts- tial. erts seems to think he’s qualified to ley took PepsiCo to the prom? led crew of justices also decided to Further food for thought: In be the ump, as he so stated in his Of course not. toss out the Fair Pay Act of 1963 2007, when this case was decided, 2005 statement before the Senate Corporations aren’t people. and the Civil Rights Act of 1964 in the U.S. Census Bureau reported Judiciary Committee. They are not born. Ledbetter v. Goodyear Tire & Rub- that the mean annual salary for men “Judges are like umpires,” he said. But the Supreme Court of the ber Co. (of all races) was $50,110 versus the “Umpires don’t make the rules; they United States seems to think they are When Lilly Ledbetter discovered mean earnings of women (of all rac- apply them.” living beings; as such, they granted she was being paid less than the men es) being $32,899. But the Supreme Court does set corporations the ability to give as around her doing the same work, After the case, Congress imme- precedents, which in essence become much as they please to politicians she brought her case to court. Under diately drew up the Lilly Ledbetter the rules and guidelines for future for their campaigns in the case of Photo Courtesy MCT Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of Fair Pay Act, which was signed into decisions to be made in every United Citizens United v. Federal Election Supreme Court Justice Sotomayor (Left) and Supreme Court Justice Roberts (Right). 1964, the statute of limitations for law in January of 2009 by President States court from here on out. Commission. filing suit is 180 days from - uncov Obama. Superseding the Supreme It’s an absolute shame that the As Justice John Paul Stevens amount of power. Arguably, they al- ting mad while the GOP literally ering wage discrimination. The Su- Court’s decision, the act restored the highest court in the land must be wrote in his dissent of the 5-4 deci- ready had it, but now it’s completely throws themselves a grand ol’ party preme Court denied her claim in a terms of the 1964 Civil Rights Act. called into question. sion, “The conceit that corporations legal and completely unfair. in celebration. I’m not about to must be treated identically to natural Justice Stevens continued later to wave red or blue flags on this one. persons in the political sphere is not write, “The legal structure of corpo- Everyone on both sides should be 14 February 1, 2010 Titan baseball crushes Alumni 18-3 for a game. I think it’s a big deal to There was a scary moment as fresh- left off the bat of Siddons to give the By nicholas fortes come out and go through the routine man center fielder Ivory Thomas and Titans an 18-3 victory. Daily Titan Staff Writer of taking batting practice and taking freshman right fielder Austin King- “We are very pleased with the end [email protected] infield,” Siddons said. solver collided going for a ball in right result, but we feel we played well for The Titans continued to add runs, center. five of the nine innings. Our goal The Cal State Fullerton Titan base- scoring an- Both (was) to play a full nine innings and ball team scored 18 runs en route to other four in players re- I think because of the score and the beating the Alumni in the annual the third to Our pitching staff is right m a i n e d approach of the other team, we let Alumni Game at Goodwin Field Sat- take the lead where we want it to be, our of- down on off the accelerator and that’s not our urday; a test to prepare the squad for 12-0. “ the turf as mentality,” Serrano said. the demanding season ahead. Sopho- fense will be where we want it the medical While the current Titans played

“We have a lot of talented players, more start- and I think everyone is going to staff evalu- competitively for the first time this

and because of the alumni and every- ing pitcher ated them. season, for the former Titans it was thing they accomplished, it allows Tyler Pill was have to worry about the Titans Both stayed nice to play ball again. us to bring in the talent. But we still lights out this year. “ in the game. “It’s always fun to get out there and have to form a team and continue to for the Ti- – Joey Siddons R e l i e f throw a little bit. I play catch with my reinforce in them that it’s all about tans, setting p i t c h e r kids a little bit and different things the team and not about an individ- the Alumni Senior infielder C o l i n like that, but to actually do it com- ual,” Head Coach Dave Serrano said. down in or- O’Connell petitively and face hitters, it’s been a “We try to install fundamentals, and der in the shut the while,” Alumni pitcher Mark Chavez playing the game right and playing first three in- A l u m n i said. “I definitely plan on coming team baseball, and that’s what’s going nings, and he didn’t allow a base run- down in order in the fifth, but strug- back. You always want to take a cou- lead us to the most success.” ner until a hit batsman in the fourth. gled in the sixth inning, giving up two ple years off. It’s good to come back.” Sophomore first baseman Nick After the runner stole second, for- runs as the Alumni started gaining The Titans have high hopes for the Ramirez and senior infielder Joey Sid- mer Titan Joe Scott stepped in and ground on the Titans as they chipped season and Omaha isn’t a goal, it’s an dons both hit three-run home runs hit a smash to center field, scoring the away at the lead to 14-3. expectation. to lead the Titan attack against the first run for the Alumni, and drew a The Alumni pitching staff started “I think we’ll be very good. Our Alumni team, which was composed roar of cheers from the Alumni dug- to find their groove by shutting out pitching staff is right where we want of players throughout the Titans’ his- out and fans. the potent Titan offense for three it to be, our offense will be where we toric program. The Titans didn’t let the one run straight innings until the Titans got want it and I think everyone is going “It’s a good rehearsal getting the get to them as they scored another back on the board in the eighth. to have to worry about the Titans this photo By juan velez/For the Daily Titan uniforms on, and there’s a lot of new two quick runs in the fourth, extend- The Titans scored four runs in the year. If we don’t go all the way, I’ll be Nick Ramirez trots around the bases after his three-run home run at Goodwin Field. guys who haven’t put the uniform on ing their lead to 14-1. inning, three courtesy of a big blast to surprised,” Siddons said. The Walk-Off: Thoughts on Sunday’s ‘Big Game’ Sunday, in what will undoubtedly be donned an Egyptian headpiece for Bush: 3 to 2. DirecTV and Mastercard, there’s no We Paid Three Million Dollars For;” an entertaining 60 minutes, there’s a Michael Jackson’s “Remember the Reggie Wayne: 10 to 1. denying the man’s a walking com- a tradition like no other. whole week of dead air to kill. Time” and, most recently, J.R. Smith Dwight Freeney: 50 to 1. mercial waiting to be taped. Four things are guaranteed in life: So without further ado, I pres- showed off his bling in Young Mon- Drew Brees: 100 to 1. Between the goofy haircut, awk- death, taxes, that one of my friends is ent the 10 things to look forward to ey’s “Bedrock. Garrett Hartley/Matt Stover: ward body and sneaky lisp, there’s going to get in a fight with five guys heading into Super Bowl XLIV. Well, with the Super Bowl loom- 10,000,000 to 1. a 95 percent chance you’re going to on a Saturday night and the annual 1. The .01 percent chance some- ing, which Saints or Colts player is 4. All of the hilarious Peyton say to yourself sometime this week, GoDaddy.com commercial that leads one asks Saints running back Reggie going to add their name to that list? Manning commercials. With adver- “This commercial again?” to an awkward father-son silence.In Bush a question including the words I’m setting the odds as follows: tisements for Sony, Sprint, Oreo, 5. The sure-to-be titillating half- 1979, a little kid gave his Coke to “Ray J,” “Kim Kardashian” and “sex time show. How CBS got Beyonce, a distraught “Mean” Joe Greene. In tape.” If this somehow happens, Alicia Keys, Katy Perry and Shakira 1993, Larry Bird and Michael Jordan chances are you’ll feel Don Imus- to perform during halftime still baf- shot hoops for a Big Mac. Last year, By Brian Whitehead esque shockwaves wherever you may fles me. Getting four women in their a snowglobe predicted “Free Doritos Daily Titan Sports Columnist be. Whether in Anaheim, Wiscon- respective primes to come together at the office.” [email protected] sin, Saudi Arabia - it won’t matter. for a once-in-a-lifetime performance Each one transcendent in its own You will feel them. must have taken months to work way. Look for this year’s crop of Super Jan. 15, 1967, in the Los Angeles 2. How many mixtapes can New out. Thank you for making this year’s Bowl commercials to be the same. Memorial Coliseum, Vince Lombar- Orleans native Lil’ Wayne put out halftime show one for the ages, CBS. 8. The historical implications. If di’s Green Bay Packers defeated the between now and Sunday? Five? Ten? (Wait, what? You’re kidding. Who’s the Colts win Sunday, Manning will Kansas City Chiefs 35-10 in what The over/under is tentatively set at performing? The Who? For God’s officially pass Tom Brady in the “Best would go down in history as the first four and a half. (I’m riding the over, sake, its been six years already!) Active Quarterback” discussion, kind Super Bowl. by the way. Definitely. Way over). 6. Weird celebrity sightings. Who of like what winning the Golden Forty-two years later, Mike Tom- 3. A Super Bowl participant mak- would have guessed that Brad Pitt is Globe for “Best Movie: Comedy/ lin’s Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the ing a fool of himself by appearing in a Saints fan? Musical” did for “The Hangover” in Arizona Cardinals 27-23 to claim a music video. The time-honored tra- Who knew Billy Bob Thorton regards to passing “Superbad” in the their NFL-record sixth title in fran- dition of athletes awkwardly appear- and William Shatner were Colts “Best Comedy of the Last Ten Years” chise history. ing in music videos has been around fans? See, that’s the great thing about discussion. Now, a year later, the Indianapolis for years, decades even. sports - they make fans of us all. And 9. Dissecting the Pro Bowl de- Colts and New Orleans Saints look Roger Clemens – yeah, that Roger for celebrities to show team spirit sur- bacle. Who would’ve thought that to follow in their footsteps. The Colts Clemens – made a cameo in M.C. rounded by cameras, well, it doesn’t putting a meaningless game a week are gunning for their second champi- Hammer’s “2 Legit 2 Quit” video, hurt their image, that’s for sure. I before the Super Bowl would actu- onship in four years, while the Saints Shaq graced Master P’s “Make ‘Em wouldn’t be surprised if Kate Gosse- ally make the game less meaningful? are looking for their first in 43. Say Uhh” video as well as Diddy’s photo courtesy mct lin was a Saints fan come Feb. 7. 10. Predictions. My heart says Before the two teams take the field “Bad Boys For Life,” Magic Johnson Indianapolis Colts’ running back Dominic Rhodes is chased by five Saints players. 7. Anticipating “The Commercials Saints. My head says Colts. February 1, 2010 15

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http://www.dailysudoku.com/ 16 February 1, 2010 By gilbert Gutierrez III anybody on the team. I only try to Daily Titan Asst. Sports Editor lead by example,” said Hodge, who [email protected] plays the right-wing position on the ice. In first full season, Titan Captains lead by example It is occasionally difficult for the four leaders to be in control of their Quartet has lead the team studies, but the coaching staff has through ups and downs made a point that school comes first and hockey comes second. Former president of the Cal State Among the captains, there were Fullerton hockey club, Brian Evans, only a few minor injuries sustained founded the club and played six this season. games in the fall semester of 2008, Hodge suffered from a concus- coming out with a 9-3 victory in sion earlier last year and Daniel had their last game of the year against a bruised shoulder mid-season. the UCLA Bruins. As for Raagas and Holmes, they That initiated enough respect for have managed to stay healthy with the team to achieve Division II clas- just the bumps and bruises every sification for the 2009-10 season hockey player receives during the and a full schedule of 29 games. game. Titan captain and kinesiology “We got the win, but we got it major Andrew Hodge, 20, has been through adversity, and that’s what playing hockey for 13 years and said this team’s identity has been about joining the team has made his expe- – it’s coming through adversity and rience at CSUF better. coming out on top,” said assistant Hodge has taken over the reins coach Jacob Vasinda in regards to a a as president this season, and has victory on Oct. 17 against Utah. worked together with three other Holmes, Raagas and Daniel were captains on the team to help him unable to comment because of rig- with managing the team and its re- orous preparation for a pair of games sponsibilities. against Northern Arizona University For him, hockey is not only a in Anaheim over the weekend. stress reliever, but has also helped “We have the capability of domi- him meet a lot of interesting people photo By Brian Evans/For the Daily Titan nating, but the guys just have to who are as excited about hockey as From left to right, Forward Jacob Daniel, forward Andrew Hodge, defenseman Jason Holmes and defenseman Cyrus Raagas relax after a game against Northern Arizona University. show up for three full periods,” he is. said Jobbit in a win after a shootout He said it’s important to do his Raagas, junior Jason Holmes, and that this is a brilliant organization. will definitely return next season for each other,” he added. against Long Beach State. job and try to help make his team freshman Jacob Daniel to assist He said that coaching the team has another full-fledged season of cross- Hodge is thankful to have the “This is a chance for the team to better. Hodge and help bring this band of made his experience at CSUF even checks into the boards, bruises to three captains by his side and turns learn how to work together and trust Head coach Nick Moran, assis- brothers together to perform as a more enjoyable than before. heal and goals to score. to them whenever he needs advice. each other on the ice,” said former tant coach and faculty adviser Dr. solid unit on the ice. Jobbit is very passionate about his In a win against USC earlier in Every team needs that certain player Evans before the beginning of Steve Jobbit and the other assistant “We believe in these guys, (and) players and works very hard to keep the season, the team showed a lot someone to lead them, and whether the season. coaches put their heads together and they’re doing an excellent job,” said them in shape for the game. of character against a much more they are announced as a captain or He, along with the coaching staff decided to name three more captains Jobbit. “We win together and we lose to- experienced team, said Moran. “We not, every team has one to help the and players, are standing at full to manage the 25-player team. Jobbit is an assistant professor of gether,” said Jobbit. don’t react to what everybody else players work together to win. strength to work together against They all decided on senior Cyrus Modern European History and said According to Jobbit, the team does. We react to what we do for “I don’t try to put myself above every opponent. Men’s basketball ends three-game Big West skid

By simon liang shoulder – and got it done on both A scary moment for the Titans line. Daily Titan Sports Editor ends of the floor. was when senior forward Anderson “I just came out with an aggressive [email protected] Although Wise ended up with 14 and senior guard Aaron Thompson mindset and I was going to take it to points and 13 rebounds, Johnson both went up to block a shot but the hole and get offensive rebounds Faced with the possibility of their made him work for every shot and collided with each other in mid-air. and it turned out pretty well,” Chin fourth straight Big West Confer- Wise had only one offensive rebound After the incident, both players said. ence loss, the Titans needed a spark in the second half. were not the same for the rest of Unlike past games, the Titans’ of- in their homecoming game at Titan “The key to the game was the game as they combined for nine fense was more free-flowing and the Gym Saturday night. Jer’Vaughn,” Burton said. “We turnovers. Titans thrived. The bench came alive and scored didn’t know if he could play, and we Junior guard Devon Peltier was Burton said that he had thrown 38 points to carry the Cal State Ful- knew we didn’t 3-of-4 from out most of their offensive plays and lerton men’s basketball team to a 74- have anyone behind the arc the team worked on just playing bas- 68 victory over UC Irvine. else who could Orane Chin played the in the first half ketball and spacing the floor. Redshirt sophomore forward have come close best that he’s played since and kept the He said that when they play this

Orane Chin came off the bench and to guarding “ Titans in it. way instead of over thinking, they reached career-highs in points (23) Wise.” he’s been here. He was re- CSUF led are much better. and rebounds (8). Sophomore ally the difference at the 33-29 at the The Titans look to sweep the sea- “Orane Chin played the best that guard Jacques “ half, as neither son series against Long Beach State he’s played since he’s been here. He Streeter had a end, offensively. team could at 8:05 p.m. Thursday at Walter was really the difference at the end, double-double – Bob Burton build a sizable Pyramid. offensively because he was making with 11 points Head Coach lead. The game will be televised on ES- great offensive plays,” Titan Head and 10 assists. In the second PNU. Coach Burton said. “I was just period, the Ti- “Last year we beat them (LBSU) The Titans knew they had to stop being aggres- tans were ahead Josh Akognon hit a buzzer beater Anteater sophomore forward Eric sive and getting in the paint and the for the first 13:28 until a UCI three- there so they’re going to try to come Wise, who was averaging 15.7 points defense collapsed on me and I just pointer tied the game at 59-59. in and be very aggressive with us,” coming into the game. found my teammates,” Streeter said. The turning point was after a Chin Streeter said. “Their crowd’s going to Redshirt junior forward His penetration and pinpoint jumper to make the game 63-61. be in it and they’re going to try to Jer’Vaughn Johnson, who had 15 passing broke down the Anteater Over a span of one minute, Chin blow us out and it’s just going to be points and eight rebounds, took on zone, leading to easy baskets for his was living at the charity stripe as he a fun game because we both like to the challenge – even with a bum teammates. made 6-of-8 from the free throw run, I can’t wait to play.” photo By camille tarazon/Daily Titan Staff Photographer Jer’Vaughn Johnson slams home two points in the Titans’ victory over UC Irvine.