Weighing the Cost of a CSUF Degree

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Story By Christine Amarantus Daily Titan Assistant Opinion Editor [email protected] $3,990 in fees. $1,638 for books and supplies. $1,200 for transportation. With tuition, fees, parking, textbooks, gas, school supplies and the occasional fee, be it application, medical, lab or otherwise, attending Cal State Fullerton can cost a pretty penny. Think your wallet's hurting? Consider the kilowatt hours spent with the lights on studying, sitting in class, running your computer. Add up all of the paper gone toward notes, homework, projects and photocop- ies, plus the amount of paper in every textbook, novel, memoir, pamphlet and flier you’ve had to read. Factor Yearly cost of student in the gallons of gas your car has gulped down getting text books: you to class four days a week. Visualize the mountain of $942 garbage you’ve generated in the last four years. The environmental price tag of attending college Yearly cost of CSUF is fairly difficult to grasp, and long after graduation, paper and toner: the short-term costs of earning a degree can add up to $600,000 long-term consequences. Environmental cost: A whole lot of trees Transportation: Estimated semester cost for student who drives 30 miles to campus: $1,942.00. Estimated semester cost for student who uses public transportation: Free. Environmental cost: Decreased air quality, increase of C02.

“I think transportation is a major source of environmental impact,” Orange County Transportation Authority, in partnership with CSUF, Sam Atwood of South Coast Air Quality said. “Not just for the smog offers U-Pass, which covers admission on OCTA buses for CSUF stu- forming pollutants but also because of greenhouse gases. Because most dents. people probably drive to campus, students’ driving habits probably have “The U-Pass program was designed to get you to campus and back a major environmental impact.” without the hassle. It is available to all CSUF students, faculty and staff Coined a commuter campus, CSUF has 36,000 students on average with a valid TitanCard ... It’s easy. It’s convenient. And best of all, it’s a semester and only 7-8 percent of students are taking advantage of the free. CSUF parking ticket revenue funds this program,” CSUF’s parking free public transportation. Web site states. “Each gallon of gas produces 20 pounds of CO2,” FuelEconomy.gov Laura Teel from OCTA’s media relations collected the numbers for reported. The government Web site allows consumers to compare cars’ how many students use OCTA. miles per gallon and inform them of how many pollutants are released “In 2008, approximately 485,000 boardings were taken using the Cal by gasoline emissions. State Fullerton U-Pass. That includes weekday, weekend and holiday “It seems impossible that a gallon of gasoline, which weighs about boardings,” she said in an e-mail. 6.3 pounds, could produce 20 pounds of carbon dioxide (CO2) when “That breaks down to approximately 40,400 boardings a month. The burned,” the site reported. “However, most of the weight of the CO2 average weekday boardings taken with the CSUF U-Pass in 2008 was doesn’t come from the gasoline itself, but the oxygen in the air.” 1,700.”

Electricity: Estimated semester cost of electricity for a student who lives alone: $320-$500. Actual cost of electricity for CSUF during 2008: $5.8 million. Environmental cost: Unknown, difficult to measure Experts agree that the environmental cost of electric- we don’t have it yet. We’re building a new parking ity is rising, but there are alternatives on the horizon. structure the next fiscal year in parking lot E and we’re “If you have a 100 watt light bulb and you burn it working on getting solar panels on that parking struc- for two hours, that’s 100 watts, which is one kilowatt ture.” hour. It’s a measure of energy use,” CSUF physical Van der Pol continued, “We’re in the process of plant director Willem van der Pol said. building a tri-generation plant that will include half In 2008, CSUF spent $5.8 million on electricity, of our power supply on campus ... We’ll produce it van der Pol said. At about 10 cents a kilowatt hour, through a big turbine system. We are in the process of CSUF burned through 60 million kilowatt hours. designing that and we’ll be building it next year.” “On our campus a huge component also goes to the The electric bill is expected to decrease; however, the air conditioning and the heating and cooling,” van der turbine is driven by natural gas, van der Pol said. Pol said. Though the gas bill will go up, he said, CSUF will “We’re in the process of installing solar power but pay less in total.

Office Supplies Photos By Daniel Suzuki/Daily Titan Photo Editor Yearly cost for student buying books: $942.00. Yearly cost CSUF spends on paper and toner: $600,000. Environmental cost: A whole lot of trees. CSUF’s Leadership Development Pro- tons, almost doubling in 2007 to 6,369.8 gram performed a sustainability study, tons. headed up by Scott Bourbon of Safety Student comments regarding the envi- Programs and Services. In it, they state ronment leaned unconcerned. that the university spends $600,000 an- “I don’t really have thoughts on the nually on paper and toner. environment right now,” 23-year-old alu- “Only 44 percent of our paper includes mus Chamuel Bachiller said. recycled content. Recycled paper costs About conditions at CSUF, Bachiller more, but recycled toner costs less,” the said, “I like the way it is right now. The air report stated. quality could use some work, though.” As for textbooks, CSUF’s Senate Ex- Philosophy and computer science ecutive Committee found that the aver- major Jon Nigg, 24, said, “It’s definitely age student attending a four-year public something to keep our eyes on, but noth- university spends $942. The amount re- ing to panic about.” garded the 2006-2007 academic year and Nigg voiced that CSUF should increase was reported for Fall 2008. environmental awareness. California Integrated Waste Manage- “The school should have programs that ment Board reported that in 2005 CSUF discuss the overall facts about the environ- disposed of 3,196.1 tons of garbage, none ment, rather than what political leaders of which went for recycling. The total tell us,” he said. “(Going green) is good. tonnage increased in 2006 to 3,580.8 It gets people to think in new ways.” A2 May 18, 2009

2 Xxxxx, xx, xxxx May 18, 2009 NEWS A3 IN OTHER NEWS First lady to UC INTERNATIONAL Swat refugees test limits of Pashtun hospitality grads: ‘remember MALAKAND TOP, Pakistan (MCT) – Suppose 93 relatives arrived to stay with you, penniless, fleeing from a war zone, staying indefinitly. You would be Dr. Mohammad Ayaz, who worked in a regional hospital in Swat, and occupied a seven-house compound with his huge extended family until the Pakistani army mounted an operation earlier this month against the Taliban who you are blessed’ had taken over the area. Now Ayaz and his family are jammed together with overwhelmed cousins in Malakand Top, south of Swat, part of a vast swarm of refugees from the fighting, MERCED, Calif. (MCT) – First lady Michelle Obama urged graduates to largely dependent on the hospitality of friends, family, and in some cases, complete “dream big and think broadly” about life during her commencement speech PHOTO COURTESY OF MCT strangers. According to the latest official figures, 1.2 million from Swat and two ad- Saturday to the inaugural class of the University of California at Merced. First Lady Michelle Obama met with students from the “Dear Michelle” campaign, joining districts in northwest Pakistan, Dir and Buner, also subject to anti-Taliban Obama – in her first-ever commencement address as first lady and first- Saturday, May 16, 2009, at the University of California, Merced 2009 graduation operations, have registered as “internally displaced people”. ever visit to the region – paid tribute to the pioneering spirit of the Class of ceremony. And there may soon be more refugees. On Sunday, the country’s president, Asif 2009, and also asked them to make giving back a priority in their lives. Zardari, said that, after Swat, the army would go into Waziristan, the base for the “Think of the millions of kids living all over this world who will nev- struck by how tall, warm and humble she was. She gave each of them a Pakistani Taliban and al-Qaida, as well a sanctuary for Afghan insurgents. er come close to having the chance to stand in your shoes,” she said in a hug. 20-minute address delivered in unforgiving heat to about 12,000 people. “It was the longest five minutes of my life,” said Megan Machado, 21, of “Remember that you are blessed,” Obama said. “Remember that in ex- San Francisco, who graduated with a degree in biological sciences. She said change for those blessings, you must give something back.” she meant that in the best possible way. NATIONAL Obama’s appearance dominated the commencement at the UC’s youngest Several students said Obama’s private words and public speech cemented Boom in tiny bedbugs is causing big trouble of 10 campuses, where trailblazing students arrived in 2005 to find only a their dedication to giving back and helping Merced, an area hit hard by fore- few buildings and trees too small to cast shade. The campus now has about closures and high unemployment. WASHINGTON (MCT) – The biggest bedbug outbreak since World War II 2,700 students. “Her words make it more concrete that I want to be in Merced,” said Da- has sent a collective shudder among apartment dwellers, college students and busi- Videotaped messages from students and speakers at the commencement vid Do, the son of Vietnamese immigrants and the first member of his family ness travelers across the nation. recalled the university’s humble beginnings on an old golf course. Here, they to graduate from college. Do, 21, of San Jose, Calif., said he plans to attend The bugs – reddish brown, flat and about the size of a grain of rice – suck human said, students would dodge rabbits on the way to class, and there were few law school and return to Merced as a prosecutor. blood. They resist many pesticides and spread quickly in certain mattress-heavy non-academic distractions for parents to worry about. Obama compared Merced to her hard-working community on Chicago’s buildings, such as hotels, dormitories and apartment complexes. One student told his mother: “The only thing they have up here is cows.” South Side, where she and her brother were the first in their immediate fam- Two shelters have closed temporarily in Charlotte, N.C., because of bedbugs. Four years later, the university hit the big time with its keynote address. ily to graduate from college. State inspectors say that more emphasis may be needed to tackle the creatures. Fed- Obama’s appearance ratcheted up the commencement cost – from $100,000 She encouraged graduates to “call upon the same hope and hard work that eral officials have taken notice of the resurgence. Last month, the Environmental to $700,000 – but also lured more than 50 media outlets to cover a gradua- brought you to this day. Call upon that optimism and tenacity that built the Protection Agency held its first-ever bedbug summit, and now a North Carolina tion that otherwise may have interested only the local press. University of California at Merced to invest in the future of Merced in your congressman wants to take on the insect. Democratic Rep. G.K. Butterfield in- The ceremony ran smoothly, but “the one thing we couldn’t control was own hometowns all across this country. troduced legislation to authorize $50 million that’s already in the Department of the weather,” said Jane Lawrence, vice chancellor for student affairs. “By using what you have learned here, you can shorten the path perhaps Commerce budget to train health inspectors to recognize signs of the insects. Temperatures ranged into the 90s. Ushers handed out thousands of bot- for kids who may not see a path at all.” Obama also urged graduates to Bedbugs have hit hotels and homes in every state. The creatures are amazing tles of water – roughly 48,000 bottles were purchased or donated by local look at careers that uplift communities, such as helping transform troubled hitchhikers, experts say, and easily travel in suitcases, boxes or packages. They can grocery stores and bottled-water companies. schools, training workers for green jobs or creating after-school programs. live for up to a year without food. Campus officials said eight people were sent to the hospital with heat- “Solutions to our nation’s most challenging social problems are not going related problems. Close to 80 people sought help at first aid tents. to come from Washington alone,” she said. “Real innovation often starts The stage was shaded, however, and Obama seemed unaffected by the with the individuals who apply themselves to solve a problem right in their heat. own community.” STATE Obama, clad in a black academic robe, drew parallels between the nearly But graduates will face obstacles and may be tempted to fold, she said. Less trade stalls Southern California trucks, trains 20-year-old postcard campaign that helped Merced land the campus and the When that happens, “think of the people who paved the way for you, and letter-writing effort that persuaded her to sign on as the keynote speaker. those who are counting on you to pave the way for them. Never let setbacks RIVERSIDE (MCT) – A few years ago some local politicians were decrying Obama was won over by a high-energy but low-budget campaign, which or fear dictate the course of your life.” how the demand for new televisions in Indiana and Ohio was clogging Inland included handwritten Valentine cards, letters, a Facebook page and YouTube Obama called the graduates “the hope of Merced and of this nation. ... Southern California’s roads and rail crossings. video. Be the realization of our dreams and the hope for the next generation. We Now that residents of Akron and Evansville are not buying TVs, it may be a little “You inspired me, you touched me,” she said. Obama quoted several let- believe in you.” easier to get around Riverside and San Bernardino counties. But it’s also created a ters, including one that read: “We could really use the publicity.” Saturday’s ceremony was light years away from UC-Merced’s first com- huge hole in the region’s economy. Eighteen students who led the “Dear Michelle” campaign met briefly with mencement in 2006, which honored three students who had transferred in The Inland area’s position near the crossroads of international commerce pumped Obama in a classroom before the ceremony Saturday. They said they were before graduating. This year, more than 500 students took part. high-octane fuel into the region’s economy for more than a decade. But imports received at the twin ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach were down almost 10 percent in 2008, and the decline has been much steeper so far this year. That means fewer goods passing through the two Inland counties, and fewer jobs for the people who move and handle them. Some local trucking firms have Student director tackles ‘mixed race’ issues more than half their rigs sitting with no freight to move. Dozens of Union Pacific’s locomotives are idled in the rail company’s Colton yard. Economist John Husing From ‘hapa’ to ‘mestizo’ to ‘mullato,’ ‘Half ‘n’ Half’acts out biracial stories and history of miscegenation said there have been signs that the economy is bottoming out or getting close to that point, including small gains in consumer confidence. In the Inland region, the By Sean Belk Virginia, involved Mildred Loving, two parents of two different races a child. declines in the manufacturing and housing sectors have been less steep in the last Daily Titan Assistant News Editor who recently died May 6. Loving was have a child. “That’s really the heart of the play. two months. [email protected] a black woman who fought the state Supler was intrigued by the com- You’re not one thing, but you’re both. Retailers start to order goods for the holidays late in the summer. The key ques- of Virginia ban all the way to the pilation book “Half ‘n’ Half,” where It’s a decision your parents made, and tion for the Inland distribution industry is, will consumer demand pick up in time. Bright colorful faces peered highest court. Still, some Southern writers delved into what the book you don’t have to apologize for that,” through shadows of the low-lit set. states did not change their constitu- calls “the complexities of their eth- Supler said. The multi-cultural group of - stu tions until later. Alabama didn’t take nic origins and cultural influences.” The cast was a wide variety of ra- dent actors then formed a circle, up the law until 2000, according to After finding a lack of plays on the cial mixtures, supposed to represent surrounding an infant, and simulta- For the Record the New York Times. subject, she decided to make it into a themselves. neously shouted, “What would it be Supler, who was born in the play, Supler said. Alison Koch, a German and Mexi- It is the policy of the Daily Titan to correct any inaccurate informa- like to shake someone’s hand and not Philipines, grew up in the United While it was a challenge to do can theatre major who played one of tion printed in the publication as soon as the error is discovered. Any know what they are?” States and moved to Orange County both directing and writing, she said the characters, was puzzled at first incorrect information printed on the front page will result in a correction Then, the set went dark. about two years ago, said working as it was worth it. about the subject matter, but the printed on the front page. Any incorrect information printed on any It was a small 30-minute produc- a waitress she is con- “I know it’s a other page will be corrected on page 2. Errors on the Opinion page will tion, but the subject matter touched stantly asked by pa- little preachy ... play made her look into her own be corrected on that page. Corrections also will be noted on the online on a big topic that some feel has gone trons about what her but I wanted to do heritage. version of the Daily Titan. under-reported – the aspect of grow- race was and felt that something on this,” “I don’t really know much about Please contact executive editor Jessica Terrell at 714-278-5815 or at ing up as two races and the discrimi- she shouldn’t have to Supler said. “There my roots so it kind of fit me. I have a [email protected] with issues about this policy or to report any nation that can go along with it. always explain. was no play written mixed background,” she said. “After I errors. The short sketch was part of the “They will physi- on this particular did it, I started to admire it and learn Cal State Fullerton Theatre and cally pull on my arm subject so I wanted more. The cast was really moved.” Dance Department’s Spring 2009 and ask about it, and to write my own.” Micaela Martinez, 19, freshman One Act performances, presented then I say, ‘You know The 13 male theatre major, also said the play May 8 and 15 in the Arena Theatre, what? I decline to and female actors helped reflect on her own cultural Daily Titan where advanced directing students answer,’ and then I brought out emo- history. Editorial presented short plays they had been get stiffed,” she said. tions and questions “Even though I don’t really look working on throughout the semester “It’s ok when people about racism, rela- Mexican at all, it can still be a part Executive Editor Jessica Terrell for an audience of friends, family and are nice about it, but tionships, dating, of you,” she said. “I really never have Managing Editor Michal Olszewski faculty. Editorial Director Austen Montero others are like ‘you’re Photo courtesy of Lissa supler parenting and hav- seen anything touch on this subject News Director Luis Delgadillo “Half ‘n’ Half,” an adaptation from so lovely and so cute, Lissa Supler, a 25-year-old ing to assimilate to before.” Asst. News Editor Jesica Eastman a 1998 compilation of essays written and genuine, you theatre directing major, directed others who are pre- Supler, who will be graduating and andpartly wrote “Half ‘n’ Half.” Asst. News Editor Eui-jo Marquez by 17 writers and edited by Claudine must be this race, you dominately just one working at the Missoula Children’s Chiawei O’Hearn, was the only play Asst. News Editor Sean Belk must be like me.’” race. Theatre in Montana as a tour actor Asst. Opinions Editor Christine Amarantus with an original script adapted from Some interracial terms cross geo- “Racial harmony,” the actors said and director, said the play is really a Features Editor Muey Saephanh a book. It was partly written and di- graphic lines. In Hawaiian, the term at one point in the play, before a work and progress and hopes some Features Editor Christee Lemons rected by Lissa Supler, a 25-year-old for a person of partial Asian ances- scene where they all wore stickers day to create an act II with longer Asst. Features Editor Brittney Lange senior theatre directing major. try is “hapa.” In Spanish, a person of with the word “human.” Sports Editor Crysania Salcido Half Filipino and half caucasian, mixed racial ancestry it’s called “mes- The short play starts off as the scenes to focus on character stories Detour Editor Skyler Blair Supler wanted to both share her ex- without a time constraint. Asst. Detour Editor Brittny Ulate tizo.” In America, being half white young actors all talk as one, walk- perience on the subject of being a and half black is called called “mul- ing around chairs, giving a history “When I am inclined to do this Copy Chief Amy Dempsey again, present this as a full length, Photo Editor Daniel Suzuki “mixed race” and also educate people lato,” the more offensive, deroga- lesson on miscegenation, and then Editor’s Assistant Isa Ghani about the history of miscegenation, tory term is “half breed” and the text delves into the more personal aspects we’ll see how the audience like it,” Adviser Ricardo Chavira a term once used to describe interra- book term is “biracial,” according to of each character. The talking scenes she said. “It’s a learning process. cial marriages that were illegal in the mixedfolks.com. then ended as the characters accepted What I’ll do better next time, maybe Main Line (714) 278-3373 Editorial Fax (714) 278-4473 United States until a Supreme Court But whatever the term, they all the decision their parents made, rep- will be for the whole thing to start News Line (714) 278-4415 E-mail: [email protected] ruling in 1967. The case, Loving vs. mean the same thing, which is when resenting the new face of America as over.” Advertising Director of Advertising Sarah Oak Production Assistant Chris Ullyott After a month, still no suspect in Craig Park rape Production Assistant Mandi Braga National Sales & Promotion Kassia Azimioara Classified Manager Kiran Kazalbash By cynthia meza are constantly getting leads. We’re go- It is hard to say what’s coming in, how “There’s a process for cases like this, Account Executive Liz Hernandez Daily Titan Staff Writer ing through all of them. We’re working many leads, but we’re investigating all looking for the bad guy is only part Account Executive Dante Galan [email protected] really hard, and the safety of the com- of them. They’re all very good leads and of that. I mean there’s other aspects Account Executive Andrew St. Pierre munity is at stake.” very good information, and they all are that were looking into. A sexual as- Account Executive Katie Hennessey Safety for women is an issue in Ful- MacDonald said the victim de- being gone through.” sault examination is done to determine Account Executive Adrian Gaitan lerton. scribed her assailant as black, with With leads, but still no suspect in whether it was a rape or not. We’ve not Distribution Santana Ramos It’s been almost a month since the Business Manager/Adviser Robert Sage a very light complexion, 6 feet tall, custody for the rape, Officer Hazel yet gotten back the lab results for this Craig Park rape and police still have no weighing approximately 200 pounds, Perez gives cautious warnings to jog- case. How long it takes to get the results suspect in custody, said Fullerton Police Main Line (714) 278-3373 Advertising Fax (714) 278-2702 with short hair. gers. “There should always be a state back depends on the lab’s caseload, and Advertising (714) 278-4411 E-mail: [email protected] Department Sgt. Mike MacDonald. Fullerton Police Department issued of awareness,” Perez said. “Jog in well- it depends on what they’ve got. Unfor- The rape happened April 20, when a press release April 24 in order to make lit areas. If you’re going to go jogging, tunately its not like CSI on television The Daily Titan is a student publication, printed every Monday through Thursday. The a 19-year-old college student was sexu- Daily Titan operates independently of Associated Students, College of Communications, the public aware of the incident, said go during the daylight hours and al- where the results come back in an hour. CSUF administration and the CSUF System. The Daily Titan has functioned as a public ally assaulted while she was out for an Bair. ways with someone going with you or That would be great if it worked like forum since inception. Unless implied by the advertising party or otherwise stated, evening jog at Craig Regional Park, ac- “We gave the information to the knowing where you are. Don’t jog with that, but it typically never doesn’t,” Bair advertising in the Daily Titan is inserted by commercial activities or ventures identified cording to police reports. community for two reasons: One, to headphones on. Be aware of your sur- said. in the advertisements themselves and not by the university. Such printing is not to be Det. Ron Bair, who is in charge of safeguard the community, and two, roundings.” With the ongoing investigation, any- construed as written or implied sponsorship, endorsement or investigation of such commercial enterprises. The Daily Titan allocates one issue to each student for free. the case, said the department is not to request their help,” he said. “I’m Bair assures that the Craig Park case one with information about the case is Copyright ©2006 Daily Titan letting up on the investigation. “Our happy to say a lot of information has is still the number one case that he and asked to contact Bair at the Fullerton motto here is no stone unturned. We been coming in through the tip line. the department are working on. Police Department, (714) 738-6762. A4 NEWS May 18, 2009 Program kills wolves that hunt livestock ONAMIA, Minn. (MCT) – John for wolves at large,” Hart said. “It Hart squatted in a muddy pasture aids in the tolerance of wolves by and examined the carcass in front (livestock) producers and the public of him. The wounds on the eviscer- when they know that problems are ated calf, and the tracks all around being addressed, and they’re not as it, left no mystery about what had likely to take matters into their own happened. hands.” Soon Hart would set up traps to At the Rolling Thunder Ranch capture and shoot the killer: one or just southwest of Onamia, Hart more gray wolves roaming the area. drove an ATV across a rock-strewn Though wolves have enjoyed fed- pasture, drawing the gazes of dozens eral protection from trapping and of cows as he followed a farmhand to hunting since 1974, Hart and other the site of a killing. federal wildlife agents killed 143 The one-day-old calf lay across gray wolves last year alone. They the lumpy mud, its belly torn open have special permission to do so un- and empty. What remained was a der the Endangered Species Act, as rib cage with bones sheared off, and a controversial concession to farmers a floppy black hide connecting the whose livestock occasionally fall prey head and bloody backbone to the to a protected predator. remnants of hindquarters. The population of gray wolves, Hart pulled back the hide, look- now estimated at 3,000 in Minne- ing for teeth marks and the spacing sota, has grown so much that federal between them. He studied how the officials removed the animals from vertebrae were drenched in blood. the endangered list on May 4. That “What we’re seeing here is real mas- puts management of the wolves in sive trauma over the small of the states’ hands, and Minnesota law al- back, pretty typical of a wolf attack,” lows landowners to shoot wolves in he said. the act of stalking or attacking live- Hart stepped carefully around the stock, guard animals or pets. calf and spotted pieces of rib a few While environmental activists feet away, a tuft of grass dabbed with Photos courtesy MCT are wary of any killing of wolves, discolored blood, and plenty of wolf Hart says his agency’s efforts are an tracks in the fresh mud. John Hart, of USDA, whose job it is to investigate calves that are killed by wolves each spring, investigates a calf that was killed by wolves on a ranch south west of Onamia, Minn. May 5. The calf was born less than 24 hours before it was killed. unpleasant but necessary part of “This one is real clear cut,” he enabling wolves and farmers to co- said. woods, where they feed on deer and sociation. “Unless you have almost before they strike, Scott said. O’Neill represents five environ- exist. Even with the wolf’s change in As the wolf population rebounded moose, to farms. In late spring, new- photographic evidence, it’s hard to The removal of wolves from the mental and animal rights groups federal status, the U.S. Department from about 1,000 to 3,000 in Min- born calves are especially vulnerable. file claims for your losses,” she said. endangered species list makes that that have taken the first step to sue of Agriculture’s Wildlife Services nesota, the wolves re-colonized areas Last year Hart and his colleagues Wildlife Services and Minnesota possible. The DNR’s wolf manage- federal officials to return wolves to unit will continue hunting down where they were absent for decades. verified wolf damage at 66 farms. Department of Natural Resources ment plan adopts the federal bound- federal protection. marauding wolves. Federal wildlife agents focus on Sometimes, ranchers with dead officers work together on investiga- ary of a primary wolf zone in the Minnesota DNR wolf specialist “The reason we’re doing it is good keeping them from straying out of livestock can have a difficult time tions and claims. Ranchers with ver- northeastern quadrant of the state. Dan Stark said the state plan has proving that wolves were the cul- ified complaints can receive $150 to Outside of that area, landowners can already proven that it won’t lead to prits. $600 from the Minnesota Depart- kill wolves on or near their prop- mass killings or abuses. It was ef- Sometimes there’s no sign of a ment of Agriculture to compensate erty, even if they’re not immediately fective for about 18 months when carcass. Other times there is one, them for a dead calf, depending on threatening their animals. the wolf was temporarily delisted but it may have been a stillborn calf its age. Minneapolis environmental at- in 2007 and 2008, Stark said, and that wolves simply scavenged. Cows Sam Scott, owner of the Rolling torney Brian O’Neill said the DNR private individuals killed only 10 that have lost their calves to wolves Thunder Ranch, said he loses one or plan is not too different from the wolves in the state during that time. may stay at a kill site, stepping on two calves each spring from his herd wolf bounty system of the 1950s and Back at Rolling Thunder Ranch, wolf tracks and obliterating other of about 350. He appreciates wolves, 1960s that caused wolves to become Hart and a colleague are monitoring evidence. but not in central Minnesota. “They endangered in the first place. about 15 traps set along paths where Unless a field investigation occurs have their place in nature, but not O’Neill said it’s reasonable to have wolves have been traveling. A few within a day of the kill, eagles, vul- around a cattle ranch,” he said. Hart’s program where government days after he examined the first dead tures, coyotes and other scavengers Scott’s main criticism of the feder- trappers can target a few problem calf, wolves killed a second calf. may feed on the dead calf and carry al program is that nothing happens wolves known to have preyed on On May 1 the trappers caught it away. until damage has been done. “Our livestock. But the state wolf plan and shot an adult male wolf. Almost The government’s requirements hands are tied until we have a prob- changes things entirely, he said. a week later wolves killed a third calf, for proof frustrate many ranchers, lem,” he said. “The concept isn’t getting the wolf and on Monday a second wolf was said Deb Dahlke, executive direc- A more sensible approach, at least that went bad,” O’Neill said. “The trapped and shot. The traps will re- tor of management services for the in areas where wolves attack livestock concept is to deplete the wolf popu- main this week, until no more calves Wolf tracks are found nearby in the wet mud south west of Onamia, Minn. May 5. Minnesota State Cattlemen’s As- repeatedly, is to remove the predators lation outside of its core zone.” are killed. May 18, 2009 NEWS A5 High-tech aircraft zero in on Atlantic smugglers

SOMEWHERE OVER THE while it was still in development, ATLANTIC (MCT) – They can flying test missions aboard a Cus- spot the smile on a smuggler’s face toms service twin-engine turboprop from 10,000 feet in the air; record Bombardier Dash 8 while engineers real-time, full-color video of his run worked out the kinks in the comput- for shore; and simultaneously track er code. Last May, Ringgold used the 5,000 ships spread over a 193-mile system’s powerful camera to spot and swath of ocean. record a “suspicious” tarp covering Flying high above the Atlantic the back of a boat near Cay Sal, Ba- Ocean about halfway between Flori- hamas. With three clicks of a mouse, da and the Bahamas, the latest addi- he was able to give the U.S. Coast tion to the government’s anti-smug- Guard cutter Chandeleur the coor- gling arsenal can track the trajectory dinates to intercept the boat and its of a boat leaving Cuba and compare 20 Cuban migrants. On April 14, a it – in seconds – to every filed course Key West federal jury convicted Ri- plan for vessels on the water. And, if cardo Espildora on 22 counts of hu- the boat seems suspicious, the com- man smuggling charges in the case. puter will race through the compli- Eventually, the new anti-smug- cated calculations of course, speed gling system will go in four more and relative positions to tell the Dash 8s that are replacing smaller nearest Coast Guard vessel the bear- King Air 200s in the Customs fleet. ings to follow to intercept it. The new planes can fly longer mis- “With the old system, you were sions, up to eight hours versus the looking through a straw for a quar- 41/2 hours of the smaller King Airs. ter on a card table,” said Michael The Dash 8s, which cost about $28 Ringgold, an air interdiction agent million each, also come with an im- who worked with the engineers to proved satellite and camera system, develop the system. “Now you’re officials said. looking with your eyes open at the “It gives us a lot more capabili- whole room.” ties,” said Sanjeev Shinde, supervisor Only two airplanes in the world of the Dash 8 program. carry this cutting-edge combination The U.S. Department of Defense of smuggler-spotting equipment and paid $15 million to develop the soft- computer software. One belongs to ware and has the only other plane Photo courtesy MCT the Miami office of the U.S. Customs with it installed, officials said. Customs and Border Protection pilot Jim Hackler, left, and co-pilot Henry Castellanos make a visual sweep of a fish camp on Andros Island, Bahamas, looking for potential “target and Border Protection. It already has On a recent flight out of Home- vessels” from the cockpit of the Bombardier DHC-8-200 or Dash-8 airplane during a mission May 5, out of Homestead Air Reserve Base in Homestead, Fla. the smugglers running scared. stead Air Reserve Base, Ringgold “They’re heading toward the Yu- studied a 20-inch computer screen as the computer screen. gling boat fled. During the chase, a catan Peninsula,” said Alvin Arroyo, two Coast Guard observers watched. A 20-foot boat going fast far out migrant on board hit his head and acting air interdiction agent supervi- One window showed a map of in the water caught the crew’s atten- later died. The smugglers didn’t get sor. Florida’s east coast and dozens of tion. away. The new computer can identify small squares representing potential “There’s usually not pleasure boats The captain and crewman on the and filter out hundreds of legitimate targets spread across the water. At out this far,” Ringgold said. boat, Alexis Cervantes and Elieten cargo ships or boats within minutes. 1,500 feet up, he was looking at a Within seconds, though, he real- Mendoza Zaldivar, pleaded guilty to With the old system, it could take up 44-mile radius of ocean. At 10,500 ized it was a Bahamian lobster fisher- a charge of human smuggling con- to 10 minutes for a radar operator to feet the radar the coverage increases man with a bigger support vessel in spiracy that resulted in a death. On manually identify a single vessel. to a 193-mile radius, officials said. the area. April 13, a federal judge sentenced The computer also does its own That’s a giant improvement over the On Sept. 23, it was a different sto- them to nine years and nearly six version of profiling, matching the 32-mile effective range of the previ- ry. Interdiction agents spotted a boat years in prison, respectively. outline of any unidentified craft ous system. with a “large number of people” on Michel Lopez, Brainer Gomez- against its database to determine Ringgold placed the cursor over board floating next to another boat Cruz, Humberto Carrazana and Ar- what type of vessel it is – a freighter, a square. With a click of a mouse, about 30 miles west of Andros, ley Ceballo-Gonzalez fought human a sailboat or a yacht, for instance. another window popped open, iden- agency officials said. smuggling conspiracy charges. The time saved allows operators to tifying the course of the Velopoula, The agents watched and record- They claimed they were out fish- concentrate on more suspicious tar- a 748-foot ship moving at about 9 ed as a third boat pulled alongside ing and didn’t know any other boat gets. knots. Nothing to worry about. them. By the time the boats started was nearby. A federal jury found photo courtesy mct “In a sense, you have an air traffic With a joystick he maneuvered heading toward the United States them guilty and a judge sentenced A high-tech camera is mounted just behind the nose gear on the Bombardier DHC-8- control system for the ocean,” said the airplane’s camera to zoom in on the Coast Guard already had three each of them to 10 years in prison. 200 or Dash-8 airplane, which allows Customs and Border Protection’s Air Division to Blake Page, a Dallas-based radar ex- another smaller vessel. A yacht float- cutters heading to intercept them. They couldn’t escape the video record photos and video of suspect vessels. The CBP patrols the waters off South Florida pert. ing near Andros Island, Bahamas, The decoy and refueling boats recording and satellite information, with the plane, which is newly equipped with a powerful radar that allows CBP to track The system proved itself even appeared in yet another window on stopped. The three-engine smug- agency officials said. up to 2,000 items at a time, the first of its kind for the agency. A6 OPINION May 18, 2009 Titan Editorial Ambiguous Inspiration Providing insight, analysis and perspective since 1960 “I don’t care how you think ... just think” Time flies, fees soar By Jeremiah Rivera Daily Titan Columnist When 2009 graduates – or those 2009 graduates tuition increases. who have finished college in four years – throw their As graduates, we are not facing the challenge of caps in the air and walk away from Cal State Fuller- how to pay for another semester, although we are ton, they will be leaving a campus where tuition is 43 grappling with the fear of how to find a job and thrive Happiness changes with age percent higher than when they started. in the precarious economy. Since 2002, Cal State University fees have increased With the cost of an education becoming more and I know I’m growing up because because happiness seems to change icism, can be an honorable career. seven times, allowing them to double. more expensive, students should start considering I’m starting to see myself willing to with us as we age. So what am I willing to sacrifice? The 2006-07 school year was the only year fees what it is they want out of their college degree, which make sacrifices I typically wouldn’t A widower who once thrived Well after giving it some thought, were not increased. has quickly become the equivalent of a high school even have considered a couple years on companionship now only seeks and at the risk of sounding selfish, As of last Wednesday, May diploma. back. I know I’m growing up be- peace, a mother who wanted babies I’m willing to sacrifice my opportu- 13, 2009, student fees are going For our generation to stand cause, now that I’m graduating, I’m now wants to see her babies succeed nity to serve the public if it means a to increase another 10 percent Fortunately for out in the crowd, students often suddenly more concerned about a and a businessman who once sought faster chance at attaining security. each year for the next three years “ have to go one step further and health insurance provider than plan- profit now seeks partnership. That means that after developing a in response to the California’s most of the Daily get a graduate degree, which, of ning my post-commencement in- Right now what I want out of life is passion for journalism and spending

fiscal crisis. Titan Editorial Staff course, will add to already an- toxication. security. Here’s the catch, I just spent several years refining that passion, I The Cal State University Board noying student loans. These last two years at Cal State seven years getting a degree in print will have to open the door to con-

of Trustees voted to increase fees and another 8,871 In 1960, California developed Fullerton have provoked me to really journalism, which isn’t exactly the sidering other industries, rather than to prevent deeper cuts in public “ the Master Plan for Education analyze my goals, my dreams and a most secure industry right about now. solely expecting to land a job writing education. The UC Board- ap CSUF students, grad- aimed at providing free college realistically attainable balance of the Newspapers are letting their staff for a community newspaper. proved a 9.3 percent increase in uation is days away. for residents. At the time, to- two. It’s forced me to consider what I go by the masses and looking to It means that right now focusing fees for 2009-10, and college stu- tal student fees for a UC were want out of life and what I’m willing online services on my future dents will pay an additional $127 $147. to sacrifice to reach that aspiration. like “Twitter” is a little more million, with each student paying an average of $4,155 Those days are being swiftly left behind, and with So what am I willing to sacrifice? to pick up the important to each year. rising academic costs, comes a growing personal in- What are you willing to sacrifice? slack. From a I just spent seven me than serv- Fortunately for most of the Daily Titan Editorial vestment in “getting our moneys worth.” Firstly, before I go making any business stand- “ ing the public. Staff and another 8,871 CSUF students, graduation Some of us facing graduation have no regrets, but unnecessary sacrifices, I must choose point that’s years getting a degree Does this is days away. others are already looking back with the wistfulness what it is exactly that I want out great, but from make me a bad As CSUF alumni, we will start paying off the debts of hindsight, wishing they had paid more attention in of life. Some want companionship, a “just gradu- in print journalism, person? I’m

from student loans we incurred from our years at class, taken better advantage of extracurricular oppor- some want children, some can only ated, gotta start working on

CSUF, but at least we will not have to endure further tunities or simply enjoyed themselves more. think about profit. paying off my which isn’t exactly that, but lean- Up until recently, and at the risk student loan” ing toward no. of sounding cliché, I was convinced standpoint, it’s the most secure in- “ The public will all I wanted in life was happiness. A pretty demoral- not be getting For the record great desire – if I was in preschool. izing. dustry right now. my student As we get older we realize happi- The appeal of loan billing ness is a little more complicated than journalism, for s t a t e m e n t s , Articles written for the Daily Titan by columnists, other Cal State Fullerton students or sunshine and good surf. We have to me at least, was the opportunity to they won’t be paying my rent or car guests do not necessarily reflect the view of the Daily Titan or Daily Titan Editorial Board. pay for it. We pay for it in the form serve the community while also serv- insurance. How can I expect to con- Only the editorials are representative of the views of the Daily Titan Editorial Board. of credit card bills, phone bills, rent/ ing to support myself and maybe a tribute to the community if I’m not mortgage, groceries – all the necessi- family. I have no desire to achieve established myself? ties that give us our independence. fame equitable to say, Hunter S. College has helped me either put And when we don’t pay in the form Thompson or Edward R. Murrow. my priorities in order or completely Any feedback, positive or negative, is encouraged, as we strive to Letters of currency, we pay with personal Journalists aren’t lavishly paid, it’s a stripped me of the desire to provide keep an open dialogue with our readership. The Daily Titan reserves sacrifice. humble living that I figured served a a public service as a humble career. to the the right to edit letters for length, grammar and spelling. Direct all A hard day’s work is our payment better purpose rather than satisfying Have a great summer and congrats comments, questions or concerns along with your full name and major for happiness, or at least that’s what my own wandering desires. Journal- to those students who are graduat- Editor: to the Daily Titan Opinion Desk at [email protected]. I’m thinking. ism is an important contribution to ing. May the rest of your lives be It’s such a challenging concept society and, regardless of today’s crit- filled with happiness ...

Sex from my position “Just in case you ask.”

By Sarah De Mers Daily Titan Columnist Unmarried virgins aren’t extinct Finding a couple in their twen- LM: “I thought it was this crazy, life. You remember those things, ties willing to wait to have sex until fast, lustful experience. Racy, you good or bad – they’re part of your they’re married is like hunting down know? In reality it was slow and ten- life. So those things have full en- an endangered species. der. It wasn’t just a feeling that lasted trance into your future relationships Well, I was lucky enough to inter- for that moment, but it will last the or marriage. You’ll have to deal with view an endangered species yester- lifetime I spend with him. I’m always them – it’s a fact.” day. Two friends of mine, Mike and going to feel safe with him like that. From your personal experience Leslie Murphy, both 24, not only I’ve never felt more loved in my life how would you describe sex? waited, but got married (thus end- with any other human being.” MM: “It’s a joining, like a seal of ing the wait) last June. I figure, who Why did you guys choose not to a promise. It’s a marriage covenant – better to ask about the joys and dis- have sex before this? the two becoming one.” appointments of sex than a couple of MM: “The prom- In conclusion to the past virgins who dated four years before ise of something real. few weeks I have been their wedding. Like Christmas. privileged to write this My first question asked was Why wait to open column, I’d like to reit- whether they were disappointed. the presents? It’s erate that sex is good. Both looked at me like I was crazy about culminating There is a freedom and exclaimed, “No.” that day with your that is found in sex, but “My first time on my wedding family. I thought it’s an illusion without night was beautiful,” Mike said. “I it was important to trust. Trust is built wasn’t cheated or anything. Every- keep that for Leslie.” from commitment. thing I thought it was – all the build LM: “I heard this anal- Commitment is not up from culture – it was a lie. Every- ogy. Love is emotional, a couple of words, it thing was even better.” spiritual and physical. is an action that gets “I was kind of scared for it,” Leslie It’s like a rose, and ev- defined with time. Sex is said. “I thought I was ready for it, ery time you give a piece away you’re an investment for your relationship. but I didn’t even want to take off my taking off a petal.H opefully when you If you cannot control your body dress. He was so gentle with me, not find the ‘one,’ you have more than a now, or if you do not want to, what rushing me at all. He just kissed me stem left.” is to stop you from infidelity later? and instead of focusing on my body, MM: “The one who is trusted Strengthening your inclinations he focused on opening my heart.” with a little, is trusted with much. one way or another will affect the What were your perceptions of I was trusted with this for Leslie, world around you. sex up to this moment? and it shows I could be trusted with Stop having premarital sex, and MM: “The way the media and much.” it’s one less stress in your life. porn portrays sex is degrading. It de- What do you think would be the It’s finals week. If you need ten- values people to just to be self-seek- result of not preserving yourself? sion relief, find a funny friend and ing. It’s twisted because it’s supposed LM: “When you have a relation- laugh a while, or go on a run. to be selfless. As if you could do it ship with someone, or have sex with You are way too valuable and pre- with any girl, and it has no value – them, you’re going to carry those cious to waste your time on short it’s just trashed.” memories with you the rest of your lived pleasures. May 18, 2009 OPINION A7 Sex, loosely defined Health in a Handbasket “Out of the sheets and into the streets” “Because good health doesn’t just happen on accident” By Austen Montero Daily Titan Editorial Director By Brittany Kunza Daily Titan Columnist Summing up the experience A few last hurrahs for keeping well This is the last article I will write Whiskey: This magic in a bottle These four, five or six years are It has been fun. I am truly honored to have had my (www.CDC.gov); for science research using Cal-State for the Daily Titan. I have been is the skeleton key to every mental supposed to be the best of our soapbox to preach about heath and fitness over this last Fullerton’s online database, search EBSCO or PubMed. feeling nostalgic over the last cou- door I haven’t been able to unlock lives. school year. They will provide more than enough material. ple weeks, due to the upcoming on my own. Like Nike says, “Just do it.” I realize some of you may not like my style (person The National Institute of Health (www.NIH.gov) graduation and subsequent move The sweet sting on a late night, Morals: These are easily com- who commented on my energy drink column then got a also has up-to-date information on health and related back to my hometown. sitting on a balcony or porch is the promised due to an infinite num- rebuttal that made me chuckle), so speak up. research, and the American Medical Association (www. I also realize that the one thing most comforting experience I have ber of variables. Yeah, I am fueling the fire because health-related infor- ama-assn.org) has up to date information on what is new that has consumed my life for the yet to know. If anything, once my morals mation is always growing and changing and I am always in the medical field. past three semesters (see: Daily Ti- Taco Bell: When mixed with were compromised, it led to the learning new and exciting things, but I encourage you If you want to be really proactive, find a professor on tan) will have no place in my fu- beer can cause one to gain upward best nights I had in college. readers to continue to seek answers to your own health campus that specializes in an area related to your ques- ture, and as stressful as it has made of 40 pounds in one semester. Every once-in-a-while they related questions and share it effectively with others. tion and ask away. my life, I’m going to miss it. I’m not kidding, that really hap- should be left at home with your Most of us are not medical doctors (yet), so our knowl- He or she may not have all of the answers now, at I don’t have a job lined up here pened. pride and dignity, just to see what edge of the human body’s physiology, immunology and least I certainly do not, but that is what college and life so I have to say goodbye to the city I lived right next to one and the “darker” side is like. biology isn’t the best source to draw answers from. is about. I’ve called home for the past three that’s all I ate for a long time. I got Graduation: I am confident But, we all have great knowledge of google-ology. Growing, learning and avoiding Wikipedia. years, and the people in class who fat. Nonetheless, it was good eat- that almost half of the people If you are curious, just search, but don’t throw caution Have a safe and active summer and remember to were strangers and then became ing. walking this weekend are unde- to the wind. slather on sunscreen with broad spectrum UVA/UVB friends. Condoms: This is one of the serving of their diploma. Just because you watch “House M.D.” and know that protection before going out to enjoy the warm weather, Some of those became great most essential items for all college This is due to the fact that they the main point to the Hippocratic Oath is, “first do no and don’t go running five miles at noon – I know from friends, others family. students to have, females included. skated by with low grades and harm,” and that WebMd says that your stomachache experience that this isn’t the best idea I have had for my I have hated and loved this Not only do they have a protective were passed by teachers who were and bloating means you have Polycystic Kidney Disease, summer workouts. school, and it has taught me many quality of STD protection, they too nice to give them a failing doesn’t mean you should diagnose yourself, but check Stay healthy, Cal State Fullerton. things. also prevent pregnancy. grade. reliable sources for Whether you care or not, these Not having one could easily Now go ahead, tell me I’m not good information are some of the things I’ve realized prevent two people from consum- deserving of graduating because I to be better pre- during my time at Cal State Ful- mating whatever it is they feel like wrote for the Daily Titan. You can pared for that doctor’s lerton. consummating. I was caught off send all hate mail to austenmonte- visit. Studying: It’s not a necessity guard when I didn’t have one. That [email protected] By reliable source, unless it’s for COMM 425, His- sucked. Women: Each semester I’ve I do not mean for- tory of Communication, then it’s Sleeveless Shirts: They are my been here, there have been about warded e-mails. Don’t a requirement. favorite, I don’t know why. 20,000 females enrolled, versus do this because then Even then, it doesn’t guarantee a Hangovers: The best cure is wa- about 16,000 males. you will end up with passing grade. ter and sleep, but sometimes – in If I factor in boyfriends, break- my mom’s mental- I got A’s in my history classes, no particular order – you just need ups, alcohol and parties, I should ity: Everything causes and A’s and B’s in my communica- to masturbate, shower and poo. have had sex ... a lot more. cancer so our pantry tion classes, but when the two are I never experienced a hangover I have taken in a lot more aca- has turned into GNC combined, I can’t do it. when I was young and spry, it demic knowledge than I could with every supple- Orange: This will never be a wasn’t until I hit college. ever write in a column, but there ment that is supposed good color on me. I can tell you after many failed are little tid-bits of info I’ve picked to fight cancer, but It seems to look great on the rest “cures,” this is probably the best. up in my few years in Orange most likely has no of the student body, but has an ill Fantasies: Trust me on this one, County. FDA approval, let effect on my body. they are much better when lived My life here has been more than alone direct link to Though I can’t wear it convinc- out. To deny yourself the pleasure I could have imagined. cancer treatment. ingly, I will still proudly throw in of engaging in something that It’s been a pleasure fellow OCers. A great source for the fact that one of my Alma Mat- has always been a dream is nearly You can find me Sunday, sleeveless disease information is er’s colors is orange. criminal. gown and all. the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Castle’s Corner “Enlightening your mind by exploring every corner of mine”

By Ryan Castle Daily Titan Columnist Moving on to the real world finally Is it really here? plenty inside the classroom, but the real learned experi- The day I always knew I’d get to, but never actually ences that will help you on your path is what we’ve self- imagined reaching, is just around the corner. consciously learned outside of class: Social interactions Before I know it I’ll be walking down the aisle adorned with our peers, overcoming adversity that life inevitably in my long black robe with my tacky square hat that clash- throws our way, professionalism and independence. es so badly with my spiky hair style, accepting the diploma All these things have made us better, more well-round- that declares that I have completed my college education. ed individuals, battle-tested and ready for the next test. I can still remember dreaming of this day in second How far I’ve come since I took my first nervous steps grade when I had to finish my report on Argentine culture on the imposing Cal State Fullerton campus. that I so didn’t want to do, thinking “I hate school, I can’t For all of you that have been a part of my CSUF experi- wait until I graduate college and I never have to go to ence, I want to thank you for being a part of my develop- school again.” ment, it is a collaboration of every person, place and affair Well that naive young boy has grown into a wise, edu- that I have encountered here that have helped me grow cated, young man who’s reached the top of the mountain into the person I am. and ready to scale the even- imposing peak that is “the And now as I step off the college stage and into the real world.” wide world that lies ahead of me, I do so with confidence, That is the point I, and all other soon-to-be college driven to be something amazing. graduates, stand at; the complex scenario of standing atop Now as I round my final lap of the education circuit, the pinnacle of educational success, yet facing the million I cross the starting line of a whole new chapter at the next dollar question: “What now?” level. As much as we’ve accomplished, this is just the begin- All I’ve heard is that this is the worst time to be gradu- ning. After the countless all-nighters, the numerous proj- ating, the economy’s current shape has created an impen- ects and term papers, the cram sessions to ace finals week, etrable force that will crush us in our attempt to make it the heavy unit-loads, the tedious trips to class week after at the next level. week, that was all just the set-up to put you in position to Do not feel you must jump right into a lucrative living succeed at the next stage of life. working at your dream job to reach your potential. Relax, College, and school in general, is a series of tests; tests reflect on what you’ve accomplished and take some time that prepare us for what we will face in life. Not just the to celebrate. tests we take on Scantrons and blue books, but every as- After all, you’ve spent enough time stressing over pect of life in college is a test. school-related matters. Grades, relationships, jobs, bills and responsibility are The last thing you need to do is stress yourself over what all the tasks needed to make it on our own, and we are you’re going to do from here. tested every day over and over. Keep your eyes and ears open for opportunities. College brings valuable experiences of all kinds, both The economy isn’t going to improve over night, but the high and low moments that build us into stronger indi- future of it lies in our hands, so as we ease into the pro- viduals: The elation of our highs teach us the success of verbial launching pad to the next level, go out there and hard work and the joys of life. be somebody. Getting an A on the test you studied so hard for, the You’ve made it this far, and that alone proves that you memorable times that only college can provide and finish- have what it takes. Now it is your chance to shine. Shine ing yet another semester and moving closer to the ultimate for our generation, shine for CSUF and above all else, goal. Meanwhile the pitfalls of life teach by example. shine for you. Stressful school work, breakups, job insecurity, residen- “What now?” Only fate knows, but go out there and tial issues – these are all a test. In either case, you must make me proud, just as I’ll do for you. understand what the result has taught you and become I hope my time here in The Corner has entertained stronger because of it. you, because it won’t be the last time you see the name. The most valuable knowledge we’ve gained from school The world is waiting, let’s show ‘em what we got. CLASS was never taken down in any notebook. We’ve learned OF 2009 IT’S OUR TIME! A8 May 18, 2009 May 18, 2009 B1 [email protected] Future art stars leave their legacy Best and brightest of the Art Department’s graduates share their artistic sentiments as well as experiences and showcase works from their time spent at CSUF

CSUF has really opened my eyes work out. Adam Daniel to more than just my drawing tal- I’ve realized a new dream of mine Nicole Sloan ent. I’ve really enjoying getting and it’s to grow within the compa- A section of my work is based Salampessy to taste a little of everything. I’ve ny I work for now, Victoria’s Secret, around identity in public and private had the pleasure of meeting some doing visual merchandising. I have space. I was raised by a single parent I enjoy doing portraitures for fun awesome professors like Chris- found a place that I really can ap- that worked full time, so I spent a lot and I believe this is one of my fa- tina Smith, Cuyler Smith and Tina ply my creativity in a different way. of time at home alone. During that vorite pieces I’ve ever done. The girl Schmidt. They’ve given me such In the distant future, I think I will time I felt a range of emotions from in the picture (above) is a Japanese great advice and motivated me to eventually pursue graduate school feeling lonely, to feeling in control of pop singer and I love her music. be a better person all around. and one day open an art exhibit of myself and my environment. Today, This was the first time I ever tried I always thought that when I a collection of portraits. as an adult I still struggle with the using both markers and colored grew up I’d become this amazing Studio Art Major duality of being alone. I question pencils as a medium and I think animator and work for an amazing Top: “Baby Don’t Cry” Medium: who we are when we are alone, and they work well together. company, but plans don’t always Marker and colored pencil who we are in public. My work has focused around photographing myself in various places, and I have also and graphical elements on these al- photographed friends and family in bums, which tend be quite decade their homes to try and understand and genre specific. Through their individuals in relation to their spac- grouping and placement, these LP es. I have discussed this topic in both paintings manage to convey a mes- video, photography and book form sage as one piece. Subjects such as and I believe it will be a continuing celebrity, love, consumption and theme in my work. nostalgia always seem prevalent My time at CSUF has definitely with these artworks. shaped me as an artist. Without the The concentrated environment assistance of Eileen Cowin, Linda of faculty and students of varying Kroff, Connie Sasso and Melanie viewpoints has been the most ben- Willhide I would not be making the eficial for me at CSUF. In this as- work I am making now. Getting to sembly of creators, each person has know these women, I was able to his or her own artistic intent, reac- find my voice as an artist and learn tion or aspiration. This exposure to how to express it in various medi- others in the group critique setting ums. The caliber of artists that teach provides for more versatile art- at CSUF both part time and full ists and ultimately better artwork. time is amazing, and I am lucky to I have met many individuals at have had them as teachers. CSUF, whom I hope to continue I have been accepted into the Fine this dialogue well after graduation. Art photography program at CSULB Hemstreet’s goals include finish- and plan to obtain my master’s de- ing classes at CSUF in fall of 2009, gree from there. I am excited about continuing designing and building taking my education and art to the his business, searching for galler- next level, and I plan to use that de- with new artists to find their voices. Fine Arts Major ies and outlets for exhibiting his gree to give back to the educational I would also like to continue on my “Exterior Photo #1” Medium: Pho- Timothy James Hemstreet artwork, making some memories system. I would love to teach college, work and show at some galleries. tography with his friends and family, mak- and am passionate about working I am a very process-oriented; making. My current body of work ing some films, falling in love, and from conception to preparation utilizes ephemera of the past, mainly creating. and execution to the final piece, LP records left to rot in thrift stores. Fine Arts Major I very much enjoy the act of art- I weave my paintings with the photo “Stardust” Medium: Acrylic paint

Robb Rowe I was born in San Diego, but moved to Atlanta for a couple years when I was 13. Driving across the country was an experience, which connected me to America, got me out of the Southern California bub- ble. Growing up I could draw well, though I preferred playing with LEGOs (the process of so doing has had a heavy influence on how I gath- er and connect images). Other kids always chose me to make the visual for group presentations. As a result I was terrible at research until I was forced to learn the skill by necessity, for my drawings. I picked up guitar in Georgia and I began writing songs. I’ve kept at it since enrolling at CSUF in Fall ’04 and started a band: Mothers Sons. You can catch us at Yost Theater on May 28. Content-wise the songs and drawings have often converged, and the concurrent practices have always enriched one another and have combined to keep me sane. An artist’s role in society is to be a representative of the now. True, artists should seek to make something lasting, but when people look at work from today there should be a voice emanating from it that speaks articulately of the days in which it was made. I continue to have an interest in the way human beings struggle to perceive the past and present correct- ly, and therefore fail to make deci- sions properly, building a bigger and more complex collapse as a result. It is illustrating the burdens this creates for both individuals and the society as a whole, which I have focused on. Another strategy has been to refer- a reputation of being pretty honest rific mentor to me both as a person ence history in ways that change the about that. The problem is in the and as an artist. Our dialogue repre- meaning of the event or place being interest level. Being interested makes sents the overwhelming bulk of my eluded to. you (and your work) interesting. education here. That’s not to - dis As the world becomes increas- Students need to be compared to count what I’ve received from this ingly complex, an understanding masters, so they can see how far they institution as a whole. I just feel it of the world, which would allow us have to go. The best artist I’ve seen underscores the importance of stu- to project the consequences of our here has been Ian Trout. He gradu- dent/faculty relationships at a uni- society’s culture and actions on in- ated two years ago and just got ac- versity, especially at art school. dividuals, marginal groups, and the cepted to Claremont College (a very My only goals are to learn and to earth, becomes constantly more dif- elite program) for graduate school. become more articulate. Apply those ficult to attain. He has a terrific style- Pettibone- two things to all aspects of life and A lot of art students chose art be- esque at times. Our bodies of work you will have a hard time screwing cause they are lazy and they think it’s related, which helped propel me for- up. easy. As a result most student work is ward because I felt I had somebody Fine Arts Major hastily painted, inarticulate, under- to compete with directly. “Suez” Medium: Mixed media on informed and un-insightful. I have Professor Joe Biel has been a ter- paper B2 DETOUR May 18, 2009 Art graduate statements: part II

Jamie Valdez

I have really enjoyed my time here in Fullerton, and I started viewing the mannequins as society in gen- know that I would not be the artist I am without the eral, specifically women. We are constantly updating loving and supporting guidance of both Linda Kroff ourselves, prepping ourselves and altering ourselves. and Eileen Cowin. Although these women could not The mannequins, for me, were an outlet for someone, be more different from one another, they make you see or something, to represent me, and other women who two different sides of your work and two totally dif- feel that they need to alter themselves, for whatever the ferent ways to push it and change it and mold it, into reason may be. what it finally becomes. I am very proud to be a Titan, Having had plastic surgery, I started to notice all the and for them, I am thankful. negative connotations around the idea of physically My next set of goals is to attend graduate school altering oneself, and the massive amount of judging next year and get an MFA to allow me to be a professor that is cast on people who have made that decision for to the next generation of photography students. themselves. I think that when people see the manne- Having worked in the retail industry for many years, quins picking or changing their parts, it seems normal it is as if the mannequins become part of your daily or acceptable, and perhaps can change the way people routine over time. You see them every day, dress them, think about each other. undress them, move them and are continuing to alter Creative Photography Major Michelle Moya them until they are perfect. “Don’t Judge Me” Medium: Mixed media

The central theme that my work is focused around ture. is our ability and inability to communicate within Another godsend at this school has been Eileen our relationships. In “Bath Water,” I am analyzing Cowin, who was very influential in broadening my that space that exists between two people attempting horizons. Because of her, I am not limited to a purely to communicate. photographic medium, and I have started to pursue Kimberly McKinnis I use bath water to portray that space between film. Both of them have spent countless hours with This piece is about the everyday objects that husband and wife, father and daughter, man and many students helping us identify our creative pro- fill our lives and the value we place on our pos- woman. In every relationship we have, the past sur- cesses so that we can have success once we are out of sessions. Although these choices may sometimes rounds. The bath water represents our filth as well as the comfort of CSUF. seem mundane, there is a relationship between our desire for cleansing. My future goals are quite simply to travel and al- that which we surround ourselves with and our My work has always come from very personal ex- low myself time to create art so that within a year or perceived identity. periences. Here at CSUF I have been blessed to have two, I will have a cohesive portfolio. For me, art is about this curiosity. It explores teachers like Linda Kroff who helped me to take a Creative Photography Major the balance between that which we think we know step back from the work and think of the larger pic- “Bath Water” Medium: Photography about ourselves and the world, and that which we aspire to learn. Coming to CSUF changed my art direction completely, I was only a year from graduation but I fell in love with glass and decided to stay in school longer. Next fall, I plan to continue making work while applying for graduate programs. Ceramics/Glass Major “Domestic Bliss” Medium: Store bought glass, sil- ver platter

Nichole Greene My new photo series I am work- alike, that it does happen and it is ing on is about domestic violence not right. I feel very passionate about and the series is called “The After- the series, it is not finished yet and I math.” I feel that this is a subject will continue working on it long af- matter that goes on with some wom- ter I leave CSUF. I am working with en that is a terrifying secret and the my good friend Michelle Simoes on outcome is awful. this series, as she is a makeup artist, In the thirties, I had a great aunt and I could not do this without her who escaped from her husband in help. the middle of the night and fled She was also kind enough to across the states to California where model for me. I would have to say she started a new life. I remember that Linda Kroff is my biggest influ- her telling me this story when I was ence, she has taught me that once sixteen and I guess the thought of you have a strong concept to keep that always stuck with me. I feel my working on the images until you get aunt was lucky that she was brave the outcome you want and maybe if enough to leave. the first couple of tries are not right, Most women are not, and I feel keep pushing the envelope. that maybe this series may help raise Creative Photography Major awareness to all women and men Untitled Medium: photography May 18, 2009 DETOUR B3

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Glee club is for losers. At least though in reality Michele is far more High Hopes features an array of D- the classic stoner humor in the sense Don’t strain your ears too hard to The next track, “Sacred Sons” that’s the assumption that most of talented than the rest of her cast- list actors who have not been in the that it feels more like an off-beat listen for the complexity in SLR’s picks up the tempo and releases the America’s teenagers have. mates. limelight for quite some time. comedy without the comedy, de- Evolutionary Sunset Call, or you listener from the comatose-like pre- Fox’s Glee, which premiers tomor- The soundtrack will be a big hit, The film stars Corin Nemec, Da- spite the fact that the story revolves might go deaf. vious track. With almost a cheerful row, may shed a new light on the even if the show flops. The songs vid Faustino, Jason Mewes and Ja- around a suitcase full of marijuana. Though the attempt to create a piano accented by a simple beat, the brutal hierarchy of high school. range from oldies to newbies, and a son Marsden. In tradition with the Instead, the movie is more charac- new off-the-wall sound is apparent track reverts back to its distorted Glee comes from Nip/Tuck creator revamped rendition of Amy Wine- classic stoner movie genre, the plot ter-driven, but the downside is that for SLR, otherwise known as Stanley vocals, which are ironically under- Ryan Murphy, but at times felt like a house’s “Rehab” shows the talent consists of a quartet of guys who the characters are not very interest- Lucas Revolution, their tracks prove standable. mash-up of 7th Heaven and Weeds – that the music directors have. find themselves in need of a lot of ing. a more disorganized effort as each The potential for an interesting a little bit of wholesome goodness, a There is no doubt that these- ac money. This comes as a suprise consider- one is saturated with effects. and brooding sound is apparent little bit of drug use. tors can sing, as they pre-record all When Tom (Nemec) gets dumped ing the fact that most of the actors Add a cocktail of distorted vocals throughout the album; however, The show follows Will Schuester, of their own vocals, but some of the by his would-be movie star girl- in the movie are well-known, if not throughout the entire album and they might be better served work- played by Matthew Morrison, who lip-synching throughout the show friend, his movie script, which she loved, for their humorous portrayals there you have Evolutionary Sunset ing with fewer effects as there are so is a young teacher hell-bent on keep- could use a little tightening up. was set to star in, gets dumped along in other movies. Call on Stroboscopic Records. many all at once. ing the glee club alive. Schuester Overall, the show is entertaining with him. The slow moving plot does not The first track “Wasteful Youth,” The adage “more is less” might feels©2006 Defense Environmental that with a little bit of elbow and will probably have a good two Turning to his two room- progress until two-thirds of the way has a slow start, but thumps in with apply to the use of effects on Evolu- grease and motivation, McKinley or three year run, but I don’t see a mates, Ben (Faustino) and Quebert through the film, at which point the up-beat rhythms and acoustic gui- tionary Sunset Call. However, SLR’s High’s glee club could be as great as show about a glee club finding a lot (Mewes), for ideas on how to raise climax feels short and rushed, ending tars. The minor sounding effects that sound provokes the jaded musical it once was. of new material to get them past the the money to get his film made the movie with a slight plot twist. follow seem to add to the off-putting taste buds with a new flavor. Murphy did a great job of casting three year hump. proves fruitful when an opportunity Despite the fact that the ending is sound of the song. Dark and odd lyrics such as “I’m people he thought would best fit into If anything, watch the show for arises. a shocker, there is a feeling that there Toward the end of the album, the all out of faith, I know that I have the misfit category, although the two the music. The opportunity comes in the should be more added to the plot. songs become slower in tempo as the to debilitate your hate from bustin’ leads are just a little too pretty for a It is entertaining to see some of form of $2.5 million worth of sto- More humor and pop culture band brings the tracks to a close. your bones …” from the track “Sa- traditional glee club. your favorite songs transformed into len, medical grade, government references are needed in the film to Perhaps the only track where cred Sons,” give the soft sounds an Rachel Barry and Finn Hud- a musical number. Stay tuned until marijuana called “m100,” and a make it a true “stoner” movie, which the vocals are not distorted, “Two edgy appeal. This band takes differ- son, played by Lea Michele and the end – it is worth it for the in- $250,000 reward which is offered is what you would expect when you Ways,” becomes so slow and vocals ent more experimental avenues that Cory Monteith respectively, are the credibly catchy version of Journey’s©2006 Defense Environmental for its return. find out a large suitcase of marijuana so soft, the lyrics are barely under- might take the average music junkie most talented of the club members, “Don’t Stop Believing.” The movie does not encompass is involved. standable. a little getting used to.

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Shana Salaff My work runs the gamut be- allow the user to share my pas- disciplines as well as focus my at- tween traditional or historically sions. Decoration versus content, tention on ceramics. I was very significant forms and inspirations beauty versus pragmatism; these influenced by the rigor shown by and a more postmodern pastiche are the dialectics that inform my many professors at CSUF, in my of style, colors and decorative pat- work. My own struggles to carve studio classes as well as in art his- terns. I see the items that I make as out a personal identity as an artist tory and thesis classes. Salaff plans being useful “jewels” – shiny, small are mirrored in the individual cre- on working hard in the ceramics in stature and made with as much ative struggle encountered while studio, teaching and writing. care as possible. I love beauty and producing each piece. Ceramics Major elegance as much as quirkiness and The MFA program at CSUF “Cup and Saucer” Medium: Por- playfulness, and my vessels seek to allowed me to learn from other celain

Tristan Huffnagle

I strive to elicit emotions from my design work so that the viewer becomes involved in the viewing process. Most individuals lack a lot of knowledge in regard to history and I want my work to make people think Sara Macias about how history is affecting our I’m fascinated with using the awesome, but what was best about Kroff, Eileen Cowin and Melanie current state of being. My designs body as an art form ... Also, by us- my experience here was the people Willhide for doing me this favor. I are meant to hold the viewers ating the body photographically, I ask I met. feel privileged to have known you tention for a long enough period of the question: “What is feminine and I strongly feel that to make it as and learned from you. time that they begin to really think what is masculine?” an artist nowadays, we need teachers My goal is to continue on as a about what they are viewing. I also question the norms of what that are willing to be more than hon- photographer and craftswoman; al- California State Fullerton has suc- we find attractive, repulsive or even est; I like to term it as getting a good ways my goal being “creating what cessfully broadened my horizons by sinful, and how and why we reach kick in the butt – it may hurt, but I you can’t take your eyes off of. Also, introducing me to various disciplines these conclusions. feel that the raw truth strengthened to become a physical trainer. of art and image making. My current Having the art department as my me very much as a person and artist Photography Major influences are based on street artists playground to create and design was – I’d like to thank my teacher’s Linda Untitled Medium: Photography who are changing the meaning behind what he considers traditional art. These artists include Naksy, Shepard Fairey and Nick Blinko. Their attitudes toward art and the Sylvana Salvatierra public have taught me that there The work I have been -devel are no rules or limits in art mak- oping within the past two years ing and that an artist should stick deals with social issues that we to the problem they are faced with are facing today, mainly addic- and make sure it reaches the public tion and mass consumption. We domain. live in a world where individuals Various professors have had a are dependent on the products we huge influence on my character as consume and yet are still in denial an artist. Professor Moore taught me over the negative impact that this to stay driven and has taught me the has on a global scale. importance of consistently rework- The professors I’ve had in the ing projects to better my work. Un- art department have had a posi- fortunately, Professor Drew has in- tive influence in helping me de- fluenced my character as an artist by velop and express myself as an art- giving me more drive to prove him ist. I’ve been working with Kyung wrong that I can and will succeed in Sun Cho the since I entered the this industry. Cliff Cramp has been art program in 2005 and she has a huge influence in my illustration always been supportive and hon- side. est when I would struggle in sort- In the future I would like to be ing through my ideas and getting a print or Web designer. Both areas them onto canvas. hold my interest. Other professors that have been I did not enter this industry in the a great influence and inspiration hopes of fame or fortune – but, rath- are: Joe Biel, Joe Forkan, Bryan er to have my design aesthetic reach Cantley and his 3D design boot the world and hopefully influence camp (the principles of dynam- another designer. I hope to one day ics will forever be ingrained in my see my designs out in the public do- mind), Linda Kroff and also my main. I feel I have succeeded when I French professors Dr. Druon and could go into someone’s house and Dr. Daubigny. see an image that I created propping I am planning to go for my up a table, or lining a dog kennel, MFA in about two years and to then I could smile and say I’ve made teach or translate while I pursue something. my art. Graphic Design Major French and Fine Art Major “Schindler’s List Illustration” Me- Untitled Medium: Mixed media dium: Digital May 18, 2009 FEATURES B5 Being blind does not hinder a normal life cycles to be sure of the flow of traffic, these big cheeks that kind of go up at first, it helped give Martins con- ward, Bourgault said. The vestibu- she differentiates between the differ- when she smiles. She’s got a little stant sense of where her daughter lar system, or your inner ear, gives ent terrain, duration of crossing time round nose and she’s got little ears was, and Flip learned they were not a you a sense of balance and the space and talking cross-walk notifications. that kind of stick out from her head. toy soon enough. around you. Something so mundane for some- She’s got big feet, I think. That was Just like any a mom, Martins de- Again, despite lacking one com- one with full vision is a sensory rich like the first scribes mother- ponent of balance, Martins strolls and potentially dangerous experience thing that I no- hood as “inter- around campus with ease. for those who are visually impaired. ticed when she esting, hectic, She holds a conversation with a Even with Flip by her side, Mar- was born was Even though blind- stressful some- friendly disposition, dreads finals like tins is fully aware of the sounds asso- her feet. I have ness“ isn’t the biggest part times, nerve- any other college student, aims to be ciated with crossing a busy street and been told she has wrecking, all an English teacher and is contem- the potential that she could to be led blonde hair and of my life, I think it has of the above, plating joining Bourgault to climb into a dangerous intersection. blue eyes. She played a part in kind of exciting. I the Student Recreation Center’s rock “I listen for the cars. The sound is fair skinned don’t know, it’s wall, mentioning having climbed be- of traffic and the direction it is go- and looks noth- shaping me into the per- different!” fore.

ing. At first, when they start going, ing like me, but, son I am now. Maybe As her tod- “Just because someone is blind it sounds like this surge of sound,” eh, she’s a little dler toddles doesn’t mean that there is, you know,

Martins said. stinker,” Mar- because I am blind, I am around, Mar- all of these other things wrong with tins said about tins’ stands them, especially on a university cam- Despite her keen senses and inde- that much more deter- “ pendence, Martins admits that there her daughter’s stable despite pus. If I had a cognitive impairment are times when she needs help and playful tactics. mined. her lack of vi- I don’t think I would be qualified , gives fellow Titans encouragement to Martins’ – Allie Martins sion, which to be here, not just everyone can be reach out and not have their poten- daughter helps Freshman English major often affects here,” Martins said. tially positive action overshadowed her with every- people’s sense If given the chance to regain her by their hesitation or fear. day tasks and of balance. vision, would she? “If it looks like somebody might she says she feels blessed to have her. By eliminating one of the three “My answer is no, because I think need help it is nice for people to of- “Anytime I drop something, I major components of balance, vi- that mostly I’ve gotten used to the fer or people who come along to say, don’t know if kids do that by default sion, she has to rely on the other two way things are, and why fix it if it ‘Hey do you need help? Where are or what, she just kind of picked it which are, somatosensory and vestib- isn’t broken? I am able to do most you trying to go?’ Sometimes people up on her own, if I drop anything ular, according to Alain Bourgault, things efficiently. I just don’t see it as will notice,” Martins said. she says ‘uh-oh’ and picks it up and CSUF Kinesiology part-time faculty a hindrance really,” Martins said. Another way students can help out hands it to me again,” Martins said. and balance and mobility specialist. Not only does she not see it as a is by volunteering to be a note taker Martins is always keeping an ear Somatosensory is the pressure on hindrance, but she doesn’t allow it to if they ever find themselves in a class out for her daughter who, as she re- your foot that lets you know when be. with a professor asking for one. calls, used to have shoes which made you are leaning forward or back- Her determination despite ad- Volunteering means that notes a squeaking when she walked. versity is an encouragement that taken are converted into a form to Although Flip was in- anything is possible with be used by the blind student for the terested in these a strong desire and By Brittany Kunza days and he just kind of walks along course. squeaky-toy a little bit of Daily Titan Staff Writer at a snail’s pace and just wants to “Sometimes we can’t get a vol- like shoes practice. [email protected] sniff everything. He is definitely still unteer note taker,” Colcol said. “It a dog, he is always a dog first.” is hard to believe that in a 30-plus With calm, vivid blue eyes set on Flip, lying content at her feet en- student classroom nobody would a backdrop of caramel complexion joying the shade in the Quad, has oc- volunteer. Especially in service based beneath inquisitive brown brows, casional passers-by stop to pat it on majors or classes.” “I have been blind since I was about the head. Volunteering is without monetary three-and-a-half. I had retinoblas- “Often people have trouble ask- compensation, but arguably worth toma; eye cancer,” said Cal State Ful- ing questions. I know for the most more than money. Note takers direct- lerton freshman English major, Allie part for me and a bunch of my other ly assist the visually impaired student Martins. blind friends on campus, we would as well as receive priority registration Martins’ baby blues dart around, rather have those questions asked for the following semester, according following the ambient sounds on than assumed. Don’t be afraid to ask to Colcol. campus of people strolling by, air- questions. I want people to know Taking notes may be a challenge, planes and the sound of a voice in and be comfortable. The dog is a nice but courses in math and science conversation, positioning her focus ice breaker,” Martins said. present more hurdles that Martins so intently it is hard to believe that Now living in the University and other visually impaired students the only vision she has is slight light Crossings Complex on State College have learned to overcome because perception in her left eye. and Nutwood, Martins openly ad- working through a math problem “Even though blindness isn’t the mits needing help finding her way at is made exponentially more difficult biggest part of my life, I think it has times, especially in new locations. with multistep problems that require played a part in kind of shaping me The CSUF Disabled Student Ser- special technology. into the person I am now. Maybe vices Center accommodates visually “The disabled students services of- because I am blind, I am that much impaired and blind students by al- fice policy here is that only math and more determined,” Martins said. lowing extra time on exams, provid- science (books) get brailed because CSUF has a population of visually ing a closed captioning television those are the more difficult subjects. impaired students. “I’d say there are (CCTV), which students can slide And with math I mean, imagine try- about 20 students,” said Elisabeth papers under to magnify the type, ing to complete, say, a calculus prob- Colcol, CSUF Coordinator of Sup- enlarged worksheets and exams. lem by having someone reading it port Services. “It is up to them if they They provide brail transcription to you and trying to write down the want to work hard and succeed. We services, software that reads the com- equation and all that,” Martins said. provide them with the support, but puterized textbooks/online content Martins’ scratch paper for math they will suffer the same consequenc- to the students and note taking ser- is a computer with retractable pins, es if they don’t try. For the most part, vices, but nothing to help navigate about eight pins per rectangle, with they are very motivated.” the campus. 32 rectangles in a row. This allows Motivated, independent and “Getting around campus is their her to do steps and calculations and good-humored are all accurate adjec- responsibility,” Colcol said. “They keep track as she works through the tives to describe Martins, 22, who, can hire an O&M (orientation and problem. three years ago, became even more mobility) instructor.” This is at the In her biology course, the lab is fluid in her foot commute around student’s own digression Colcol said. involved and requires hands-on ac- town when she gained her guide-dog Martins’ first experience on cam- tivities that sometimes give Martins Flip, a yellow lab. pus was with a friend who was also an advantage. “Before Flip I used a cane, it’s just blind, but Martins said she was not She recalls one biology lab focused basically a long stick with a grip at absorbing the tour as well as she on identifying the skulls of various the end,” Martins said, describing the should have. animals. transition from a cane to a canine. After only about a year on cam- “It was cool because I remember “I would say it is like the difference pus, she now navigates campus the touching the one that was supposed between riding your bike and driving way she does any other place. to be a dog and saying, ‘yea that has your car. I can move a lot faster, a lot “It was kind of hard at first. It to be a dog because that feels like smoother; I don’t run into every sin- is just confusing. There are a lot of Flip’s head’ and I showed the other gle little thing. He goes to the store things to remember, a lot of things two students and they were like, ‘yea with me, to school, on airplanes. He to try and picture in my head. Some- that is, that must be the dog.’” usually just lies at my feet, or sometimes I will use the position of the Her delicate sense of touch allows times I just shove him under the sun,” said Martins on learning her Martins to describe some of her sur- seat,” Martins said jokingly. way around CSUF’s campus and her roundings, but also her two-year-old Despite the evident camaraderie use of other senses to determine the daughter’s defining physical features. between the two, Martins’ keen sens- direction she is heading. “I couldn’t tell you color or any- es let her know when to take things When crossing Nutwood, Martins thing like that, but I know she is into her own hands. relies on the sound of the parallel and about 3-feet tall and she’s just barely “Most days I trust him,” Martins perpendicular traffic, as she calls it. getting enough hair to do anything said. “I think sometimes he has his Waiting sometimes for one or two with. She has soft wispy hair and B6 FEATURES May 18, 2009 Radio stations bite the dust in economic turmoil By daniel batalla go. For the Daily Titan “We’ve basically seen whole divisions of our sales [email protected] department get laid off in one meeting,” says KROQ programming assistant Kristin Peak. “If they find people Jobs in California are at an all-time low. who are expendable then they’ll let them go.” According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, unem- Alvarez and the now, ex-employee say their farewells. ployment has risen from 6.1 percent to just over 11 per- She reassures him that he will land on his feet. As she cent in the past year. Educators, city workers and even comes back in the soundproof booth, she composes her- media personalities are suffering from the tough eco- self. There’s an awkward silence. Who starts now? What nomic market. Radio is no exception. With the second do you say after that? largest radio market practically located in our backyards, Alvarez begins, “It’s just hard to lose good people be- even the once booming radio industry is feeling the ef- cause there are so many bad people,” she said. fects of the recession. Since the recession began, millions KROQ may be at the top of its game, but the job have lost their jobs. market these days is so unstable that no one is truly safe “I’ve seen a lot of people laid off,” KROQ’s Dave “the from that dreaded pink slip. King of Mexico” Sanchez said. “And (we) take on more CBS, which owns KROQ, JACK FM and the recently responsibilities without more pay and take on more ad- launched AMP Radio, seems to be “trimming the fat,” as vertisers and give in to their demands.” Alvarez put it. And while launching a new station can be The entertainment industry, including radio program- risky, some are turning to a DJ-free format. ming, has since seen its share of cutbacks. Radio has tak- “What CBS did is take money from 97.1 and turn en a hit in the past year, including Adam Carolla being it into a cash cow,” she said. “It was a wise decision on laid off from KLSX in Los Angeles and the death of Indie CBS’s part.” 103.1 in Los Angeles. Carolla, w h o Recently AMP Radio launched its 10,000 songs in a had been with the station row with limited commercial interference campaign in since it began airing in an attempt to attract listeners. AMP Radio is virtually January ’06, was laid DJ free, no interruptions from morning show personali- off in February. ties and no listener requests. This new system has some In addition to in the radio industry worried that this could be the direc- the Adam Car- tion radio is headed. olla Show, the “Work isn’t as fun as it use to be,” Alvarez said. “But list of canceled if you worry about (losing your job) then you’ll never programming have any fun.” includes the However, radio stations seem to be pulling Tom Leykis out all the stops to draw in listeners these Show, Heidi days. The rivalry between & Frank and KIIS FM and AMP has B r o a d c a s t brought an all out battle Bonaduce. of the stations. “Radio has “I think the AMP/ always been an un- KIIS rivalry is good,” stable industry,” KROQ Sanchez said. “It DJ Nicole Alvarez said. “You makes both stations do more for their could be hot one minute and out the listeners. In the end the listeners win.” next. Radio doesn’t owe you anything.” With KIIS FM claiming to be Southern Califor- So where does a “taste maker” station like nia’s No. 1 hit music station, stations are doing what- KROQ, celebrated as one of the nation’s top ever necessary to draw in the most listeners. AMP, which alternative radio stations, fit in this economic shares a building in Culver City with KROQ, is locked puzzle? onto KIIS FM. “In a place like L.A., where there’s more entertain- “We’ve got KIIS FM monitored,” Alvarez said. “When ment jobs, times are tough,” Alvarez said about the cut they go to commercial, we play a promo saying that they backs that the entertainment industry has suffered from are on commercial and you should stay on AMP.” the recession. Whatever it takes to bring in the audience is what will According to Alvarez, radio is in trouble, but KROQ have to be done. is still at the top of its game. Just as Alvarez is about the As more stations suffer from the recession and more elaborate on how KROQ is still “top billing” despite the jobs get terminated, radio may never be the same again, economy, one of her coworkers walks in, excusing his causing some to wonder if their position becomes ob- interruption. solete what will become of the once celebrated disk “I just wanted to say bye. It’s my last night,” he says. jockeys? Will there no be enough room in radio’s future “I just got laid off.” Alvarez, notorious for being one of for on-air personalities? Is satellite the direction we are KROQ’s more sarcastic and sassy DJ’s, is shocked. headed? And will DJ’s be a thing of the past? Silence, then, “Are you kidding?” “I would struggle at life,” Sanchez said. “Please listen Radio, as any other industry, is cutting back wherever to the Kevin & Bean show on KROQ so I don’t get laid necessary. In radio, promoters and sales are the first to off.” May 18, 2009 SPORTS B7 The Chef’s Special. A two-year run covering Cal State Fullerton Athletics Department comes to a bittersweet end

Jerseys have been hung in the raf- bad. gnon hitting three after three like the historic Titan Gym. poured into Titan Gym for the big- ters, victory parties have been cel- And for this, I’d like to thank ev- he’s playing in his backyard. I’ll miss the teary-eyed parents gest home crowd since 1993 (unfit- ebrated, players and coaches have eryone that has ever been there to I’ll miss the days of Frank Robin- getting to see their children cel- tingly a 75-74 loss to Long Beach consoled each other in bitter defeat tell me their story, air their griev- son throwing down ferocious dunks ebrated by fans on senior night. State), but it is probably the best and, sadly, a former Titan coach ances, discuss sports and just talk over guys six inches taller than him And I’ll miss everything in be- memory I’ll take with me from this lost his life while another former about life. on national TV. tween. campus. Titan, Jon Wilhite, works to regain And of course to you, my loyal I’ll miss the days of Ari Cer- It has always been a bit difficult As much as Cal State Fullerton his – and all in such a short amount readers, a big vantes winning to separate myself from the teams may be considered a commuter of time. The Fullerton community thank you as It’s a bit scary to be seemingly every I have covered because the athletes campus, the fans who follow the By michal olszewski has been strong through it all, and well. game the Titans are my fellow classmates. teams are a tightly knit group that

Daily Titan Managing Editor it has been an honor going along It’s always going out in the ‘real’ needed. I can say I’ve been tough, but bleed orange waiting for the next [email protected] “

for the ride. been a treat world, but with the things I’ll miss the fair, and have always stayed a fair title run and I consider myself for- It’s a bit scary to be going out in to see the stu- I’ve learned here and days of Jared distance when I’ve been covering tunate to have been part of them, if My, how the time can fly. the “real” world, but with the things dents, faculty “ Clark, Chris- the games. even for one night. It seems like just yesterday I was I’ve learned here and the great pro- and alumni tell the great programs I’ve tian Colon and During my final semester I was Stop putting it off. Go check out covering my first men’s basketball grams I’ve covered, I feel it will be me what they covered, I feel it will be an Josh Fellhauer so pre-occupied with running a game, whatever sport it may be, game for the Daily Titan (fittingly a an easy transition. have loved, easy transition. not only carry- the Daily Titan newsroom that I and get more of a true college ex- 91-75 win over Long Beach State), All of the teams and people as- hated and to ing the Titans, was not able to write as much as I perience. and now, somehow, I’m graduat- sociated with the Athletics Depart- see what they but America to would have liked to, but the bless- Make a new friend, support your ing. ment have been nothing but helpful wanted covered. championships. ing in disguise was me being able to classmates and be proud to be part From home games, to last min- during my time at the Daily Titan. But most of all, I’ll miss the I’ll miss the days of Jenae Gib- join the fans a few times by blend- of such a great school because you ute flights to Omaha, to 3 a.m. The players have been open and games and the tremendous athletes bens winning just about every ing into the crowd and take a whole only get as much of an experience phone calls to Eastern Europe for professional and the coaches have who have graced this great cam- award available in Division I soc- new look at the games. as you seek out. baseball updates, it has been an in- made themselves more than avail- pus. cer. I was even fortunate enough to Because before you know it, the teresting ride. able through both good times and I’ll miss the days of Josh Ako- I’ll miss the Orange Curtain and be a drop of the orange wave that chance will be gone. The Don Says ... Despite the Lakers being the most talented team in the playoffs, they will go down in the finals to Cavaliers Wrong. was too late. not been too impressive on the de- the first two rounds of the playoffs, take away from their dominant run Coming into the playoffs the Lak- That is in no way shape or form fensive end, which is where I believe I’m calling the Cavaliers over the thus far. ers were the unquestioned favorites acceptable for a team on a mission. the Lakers have a huge advantage. Lakers in the finals. The Lakers are definitely the most to win the NBA title. They definitely won’t be able to I can see the Lakers getting by the I know Laker nation. It hurts me talented team in the league. It is not But after a dominant first round get away that in the upcoming series, Nuggets, but they can in no way try just thinking about it, especially even close. against the Utah Jazz, the Lakers ran especially with the way the Denver to get by the way they did in the sec- since I’ve been one of those very peo- Sorry Celtic fans. into a brick wall in Houston, as the Nuggets have been ond round. ple crowning the Lakers as champi- But their energy and their will to Rockets somehow, without their top playing this post- If they do, then ons ever since they swept both the win has varied from game to game,

two players, managed to force the se- season. Call me crazy, but there are going to Boston Celtics and Cavs during the and I’ve simply lost the trust in them

By adan vasquez ries to seven games, and in the pro- The Nuggets are after watching the be a lot of fans in regular season. to regain their invincibility. cess make the Lakers look anything far more athletic “ LA upset and let- But consider how well LeBron You don’t win a championship by Daily Titan Staff Writer first two rounds of the [email protected] but championship material. than the Rockets, “ down for a second and his team have been playing. showing up for half a series. Sure, the Lakers blew the Rock- and won’t be send- playoffs, I’m calling the consecutive sea- They have shown up every single I am keeping hope though, and it This is my final column of the ets out in games five and seven, but ing a 6-foot-6 inch Cavaliers over the Lakers son. game regardless of how great their wouldn’t surprise me to see them as semester and I couldn’t think of this series should not have gone the center against Pau in the finals. Only this time competition is. champions for a 15th time. After all, anythng better to write about than distance. Gasol and An- they will have only They’ve had that killer instinct all they do have the closest thing to Mi- something that even I have a hard After Yao Ming was shut down for drew Bynum. Plus the Lakers them- throughout the playoffs while sweep- chael Jordan we might ever see again time believing. the playoffs with yet another foot in- they’re healthy and can light up the selves to blame for their demise. ing both the Detroit Pistons and the in Kobe. The Los Angeles Lakers took care jury, the series should have been over scoreboard in a flash. Although I see Kobe Bryant re- Atlanta Hawks. But King James isn’t bad either. of business yesterday by defeating right there and gone no further than However, aside from putting up turning to the finals for an encore, Now I’ve heard many people say He has his team on a mission and the Houston Rockets 89-70 to ad- five games. eye popping numbers on the offen- I don’t see them having an easy time that the level of competition the looking like they are ready to bring a vance to the Western Conference But somehow, some way, the Lak- sive end against the New Orleans with LeBron James and the Cleve- Cavaliers have faced has been mini- title back to the city of Cleveland. Semifinals. ers decided to not show up for games Hornets and Dallas Mavericks, Car- land Cavaliers. mal compared to the west. Here’s to hoping the Lakers prove All is well in Laker land, right? four and six, and when they did it melo Anthony and company have Call me crazy, but after watching It arguably has. But that shouldn’t me wrong. B8 SPORTS May 18, 2009 IN OTHER NEWS SOFTBALL Titans’ season comes to a finish in second game of the NCAA Regionals

Hillary Bach pitched a 6-hit shutout and All-American the circle for Fullerton and a three-run second inning Kaitlin Cochran had a pair of Arizona State’s nine hits beat her. Saturday night as the Sun Devils ended Cal State Ful- A walk to Krista Donnenwirth was followed by con- lerton’s softball season with a 7-0 victory in the NCAA secutive doubles to right center field by Ashley Muenz Regional in Tempe. and Katie Crabb that made it a 2-0 game. Crabb moved Bach (26-9) walked two and struck out five Titans up on an error and scored on a ground ball to first. (30-21), who left 8 runners on base through the first Ari Cervantes relieved in the third inning and was four innings and failed to hit a home run after belting tagged for one run in the fifth and three more in the seven in their first two games of the tournament. sixth. Arizona State (42-17) advances to Sunday’s finals Two infield hits, a sacrifice and a ground ball got a against LSU (34-16-1), which beat the No. 10 national run home in the fifth. In the sixth, a double by Nikole seed Sun Devils earlier Saturday, 10-2. Afasia, a walk, a single by Jessica Mapes and a Fullerton Krystal Heinle (10-8) went the first two innings in error produced two runs. Donnenwirth doubled in the TRACK AND FIELD Julianne Masciana turns in top marks at the Big West Championships

Juliane Masciana completed a rare distance double the Titans were only 2.5 points behind third-place UC and Lauren Williams shattered her school record in win- Riverside. The Titan men, who were fifth after Friday’s ning the 100 meter hurdles to highlight Cal State Fuller- field-heavy results, dropped to eighth place. Cal State ton’s efforts Saturday on the second and final day of the Northridge won both the men’s and women’s titles. Big West Conference Track and Field Championships at Other Titans picking up significant points Saturday UC Irvine. were Ciara Short, second in both the women’s 200 and Masciana, who outran Long Beach State’s Carly Har- 400; Jameena Hunt, third in the women’s discus and ris to win the steeplechase on Friday, ran her 49er op- fourth in the hammer; Losa Akauola, fourth in the ponent down again in the home stretch Saturday to win women’s shot, seventh in the hammer and eighth in the the 5000 meters in 16:47.00. discus; and Andrew Sullivan, who tied for fourth in a Harris was clocked in 16:47.78. Williams, who broke highly competitive men’s pole vault that saw five men all her school record on Friday in the preliminaries at 13.52, clear 16 feet, 6 3/4 inches. Garrett Myers was third in reduced the mark to 13:37 in winning Saturday. the triple jump but injured his back and could not run Fullerton’s women’s finish equalled its best ever and the 400 meters. BASEBALL Former Titan, Oakland A’s catcher Kurt Suzuki fundraises for Jon Wilhite

Oakland A’s catcher Kurt Suzuki and his wife, Renee, can and National leagues and autographed memorabilia are raising funds for their good friend, Jon Wilhite, the by former players. lone survivor of the April 9 car crash that killed Angels’ The memorabilia includes autographed Ryan How- pitcher Nick Adenhart, Henry Pearson and Courtney ard, Jonathan Papelbon and Alex Rodriguez jerseys and Stewart. Albert Pujols and Matt Holliday bats as well as auto- Kurt and Wilhite were teammates and both catchers graphed game-used Jack Cust cleats and Suzuki catcher’s in 2004 at Cal State Fullerton. gear. On May 1, Wilhite’s medical status was upgraded to Finally, Renee and other A’s player’s wives will sell “fair” and he is currently undergoing speech, physical mystery A’s autographed baseballs during the A’s vs. An- and occupational therapy at a rehabilitation center in gels games on Saturday, July 18 and Sunday, July 19. Southern California. Over 300 baseballs autographed by both A’s and An- All funds raised through the Suzuki’s fundraising ef- gels’ players and hidden in paper bags, will be randomly forts will help pay for Wilhite’s rehabilitation costs after selected by fans for a donation of $40 to the Wilhite recovering from injuries that included an operation on Fund. April 15 to reattach his skull and spinal column after a On August 1, all of the proceeds from the A’s silent rare separation. auction, which will take place behind section 120 during “Jon is tough, and has worked hard for everything the A’s vs. Toronto game, will benefit the Wilhite Fund. he has earned in baseball and in life,” commented Kurt. In addition, the A’s Community Fund will match the “He was always like a little brother to everyone on the total money raised in the silent auction. team at Fullerton. He was always in a good mood and “Our hearts go out to all the families of those involved just a great guy to be around.” in this terrible tragedy,” said Kurt. “My wife Renee and I The first fundraiser, hosted on-site by Kurt’s wife, -Re are very close with Jon and his family and were devastat- nee, who also attended CSU Fullerton, is a three-day si- ed to hear about this horrific accident. As a professional lent auction which will take place in Southern California athlete, I have the resources and opportunity to host during the CSU Fullerton vs. Long Beach State series, these fundraisers and I only hope that the money raised May 22 to 24. will alleviate some of the cost that Jon and his family will The silent auction will include autographed items by be faced with during his long rehab process.” former Titans and 49ers Major League baseball players Additional monetary donations can be made to the including Suzuki, Chad Cordero, Bobby Crosby, Jason Jon Wilhite Recovery Fund, account 3980643658, at Giambi, Mark Kotsay and Kirk Saarloos. any Wells Fargo Bank branch, or to a tax deductible ac- During the month of June, the Suzuki’s with the help count set up through Manhattan Beach Little League by of Orlando and Katie Cabrera, will host an online auc- mailing a check to: Manhattan Beach Little League, P.O. tion through the Oakland A’s Website, oaklandathletics. Box 3512, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266, with “Jon Wil- com. hite Recovery Fund” written in on the memo line. Included in this auction is new and game-used memo- Release courtesy of the Oakland A’s Media Relations Of- rabilia from players and coaches around both the Ameri- fice.

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Brought to you by the people at www.dailysudoku.com B10 SPORTS May 18, 2009 Titans win battle but drop the finale to Bruins By adan vasquez sophomore Gary Brown put the Ti- the final out of the inning, halting Daily Titan Staff Writer tans on the board bringing in Shima the Titans’ momentum. [email protected] with a sacrifice fly to right field. After going scoreless in the fifth Fellhauer hit an RBI-single to left and sixth innings, the Bruins re- Freshman starting pitcher Tyler to bring home Newman, and a field- corded their 13th run on a seventh Pill was roughed up in his shortest ing error by Bruin left fielder Justin inning RBI-single to right field by outing of the season and the No. 5 Uribe allowed Colon to come in all Haerther off junior relief pitcher Cal State Fullerton baseball team was the way from first. Clark then cut it Ryan Ackland. unable to cool off the UCLA bats as to 7-4 on a RBI single to center. The Titans had deja vu in the top they dropped the series finale 13-10 Ramirez made sure the Titans did of the eighth as they had runners on at Jackie Robinson Stadium Sunday not fade away as he became the third second and third and two outs yet afternoon. Titan this season again, this time for pinch hitter Mat- The Bruins to reach double thew Fahey. came out firing in digit home runs However, Fahey fouled out to the the first two - in when he took Bru- catcher to end the threat in the innings as they took in starting pitcher ning. a commanding Charles Brewer Bruin Gavin Brooks came on in lead. deep in the top of the top of the ninth and surrendered In the first, Pill the fourth for his a double to junior Joey Siddons. gave up a double 10th home run of After Colon singled through the to Bruin Gino the season. left side to move Siddons to third, Aielli, who came The Bruins Fellhauer hit an RBI-single to left to in on an RBI- kept pouring it on make 13-10. double to center the Titans though, However, Brooks struck out Clark by Cody Deck- scoring four more to end the threat. er, and Casey runs in the bot- Ramirez’s fourth inning blast Haerther hit a tom of the fourth marked the first time in 10 years two-run home to put them up when three Titans hit 10 home runs run off Pill. 12-5. or more in the same season since Pill was roughed up once again in The Titans managed a run in the Ryan Owen (23), Spencer Oborn the bottom of the second. After giv- fifth and added another in the sixth (14) and Reid Johnson (13) accom- ing up singles to Dustin Quist and to make it 12-9. plished it in 1999. Steve Rodriguez, Blair Dunlap hit In the top of the seventh, Brown The Titans return to action Tues- an RBI double to deep right. Aielli had runners on second and third day night 6 p.m. against Pepperdine brought in a run on a sacrifice bunt with two outs, but his shot up the before hosting Big West Conference to first base, and Decker knocked a middle was scooped up at second by rival Long Beach State this week- two-run homer to make it 7-0. Rahmatulla, who threw to first for end. Pill (8-3) lasted just 1 2/3 innings, allowing seven earned runs on seven hits before Head Coach Dave Ser- rano went to bull-pen. “We got out of the gate slow and put ourselves in a hole we couldn’t get ourselves out of,” Serrano said. Despite the big deficit early in the game, the Titans battled back to make it interesting with senior Jared Clark at the plate representing the tying run and runners on first and second, and two outs in the top of the ninth. However, Clark struck out to end the game. “We didn’t come out victorious, but we fought all the way through and we had the tying run at home plate in the ninth inning,” Serrano said. “After the score was seven nothing, who would have thought that would happen?” photos By john fajardo/For the Daily Titan Junior Josh Fellhauer felt the Ti- tans had no choice but to toughen Upper Right: Junior Josh Fellhauer drives in two runs in the top of the sixth inning in up and try their hardest to get back the Titans’ 13-10 loss to the Bruins Sunday. Fellhauer went 3-for-4 with four RBIs and into it. scored one run in the effort. Upper left: Sophomore Gary Brown fields a ground ball “Once we got down 7-0, the only and makes the throw to first Sunday on Steele Field at Jackie Robinson Stadium. Above: thing we could do is try and grind it Senior Shevis Shima turns a double play in the bottom of the fourth inning during the Titans’ loss to the Bruins Sunday. Below: There were many long fly balls for the Titan out,” Fellhauer said. bench to watch fly by in the high scoring 13-10 loss to the Bruins Sunday afternoon. The The Titans missed out on bring- Titans will next take on Pepperdine Tuesday before returning to Big West Conference ing runners home numerous times in play with a series against Long Beach State over the weekend. the game, as they twice had runners on second and third with two outs in the seventh and eighth innings. “We tried a little too hard,” Fell- hauer said. “We started thinking too hard about trying to get a hit instead of just relaxing.” Freshman Nick Ramirez felt that his team was one hit away from changing the outcome of the game. “That’s how baseball is,” Ramirez said. “We got back on it, and if we had that one clutch hit it would have been a whole different ball game.” Trailing 7-0, the Titans came back strong in the top of the third. Seniors Shevis Shima and Jeff Newman both reached on bunts, and sophomore Christian Colon worked a walk to load the bases with one out before

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