Vol. 87 Issue 31 April 8, 2010

Bad Religion: After 30 years, So Cal punks still maintain against the grain. SOUND-OFF, Page 5

THURSDAY Titan gymnast to compete in regional tournament SPORTS, Page 12 Multimedia Experience the San Juan Capistrano Learn more about the recent US Swallow Parade, only on: Census effort on: www.dailytitan.com/sjcparade www.dailytitan.com/census2010 The Student Voice of California State University, Fullerton ASI campaign Titans give blood, save lives The American Red Cross called on Cal State Fullerton students to save lives by donating much-needed blood and bone marrow Wednesday booths create By Ashley Luu for the third time because it helps Daily Titan Staff Writer people. [email protected] “(Students) should eat before, or go whenever (they) feel good,” Guti- confusion Students volunteered their time errez suggested. to donate blood or register as a mar- Be a Hero Become a Donor part- row donor on Titan Lifesavers Day nered with The Red Cross to raise of Awareness at the Titan Walk, awareness and encourage students to Wednesday. recycle their body through blood, or- The American Red Cross, Be a gan, tissue and marrow donations. Hero Become a Donor and Mu- “Without people sharing our vital sic Saves Lives, were a few featured resources – blood, marrow, organs booths that educated passers-by on – patients will not have hope,” said the importance of playing a role in Gina Cousineau, co-founder of Be a saving a person’s life. Hero Become a Donor. Project director for blood drives For bone marrow, patients are un- and health science major Antoinette likely to match someone of the same Batino said that students who do- race and ethnicity because tissue nate blood receive free music down- types are inherited. loads, snacks and the potential to According to Cousineau, all eth- win tickets to the Laugh Factory and nic groups are underrepresented, photo By Nick marley/Daily Titan Photo Editor Grammys. even though seven million people Students cast their Associated Students Inc. votes via an electronic “If you spend maybe an hour of are on the National Bone Marrow ballot on Wednesday. your time, you can save three lives by Registry. donating one pint of blood,” Batino Only 30 percent of siblings with- By Katie Rossomano said. in a family will match, so it is im- Daily Titan Staff Writer American Red Cross team supervi- portant to add more strangers to the [email protected] sor Nora Whitehouse said that even registry, she added. though she has yet to meet someone As 6,000 people search for their Many of the candidates who are running in the Associ- who loves needles, students should match each day, the chances of peo- ated Students Inc. election have set up unofficial polling sta- donate blood to save lives. ple receiving a phone call to donate tions at their campaign booths. These “polling stations” are “The Red Cross’s goal is to pro- marrow are one in a million, Cous- personal laptops brought by candidates and/or their sup- vide the safest blood for the Ameri- ineau added. porters and connected to Cal State Fullerton’s wireless net- can people,” Whitehouse said. Bone marrow candidates need to work. Genevieve Eldred, ASI elections commissioner, said According to Batino and White- be between the ages of 18 to 60 and that this is causing some confusion among students who house, students are mainly con- meet health guidelines. mistake these for official ASI polling stations. cerned about the large needle used “People are concerned with the “Some students feel like they are being deceived,” Eldred when blood is drawn into a plastic ‘What if?’ Make the decision based said. She said due to changes in bylaws, no figures can be bag. on who you are and what you’re do- released as of yet. “We don’t want the red blood ing,” Cousineau said. Votes are processed through an electronic ballot. Students cells to break down. To get that good Cousineau added that most people can vote on any computer on campus or any laptop that is blood out, we need a big needle,” perceive bone marrow transplants as connected to CSUF’s wireless network. Esiquio Uballe, as- Whitehouse said. painful and scary, due to misconcep- sociate dean of students, is overseeing the ASI election. photo By Nick marley/Daily Titan Photo Editor Business major Monica Gutierrez tions in television and media. The American Red Cross set up a blood donation vehicle where Valeria Velasquez, 20-year-old junior and said that she has never been afraid See UPDATE, Page 3 business major, donated for her second time. of needles, and is donating blood See DRIVE, Page 4 CSUF alumna Gradfest helps prepare goes into orbit Titans to take ‘the walk’ By Katie Rossomano Gradfest on Wednesday. She said stu- Daily Titan Staff Writer dents can take care of these graduation [email protected] preparations elsewhere, but Gradfest simplifies the process. Cal State Fullerton’s Gradfest is a Maria Ruiz, senior criminal justice three-day event during which students major, attended Gradfest on Wednes- can take care of all the preparations that day. are necessary for their upcoming gradu- “It’s convenient, I just stopped by af- ation ceremony. Students can purchase ter class,” Ruiz said. their cap and gown, tassel, ring, bou- The services available at Gradfest are quets or leis and more. They can also for students that plan to attend the com- photo By nick marley/Daily Titan Photo Editor make an appointment for graduation mencement ceremony in May and have Students gathered in the quad Wednesday to purchase Commencement necessities. pictures, order graduation announce- completed their degree the prior De- ments, build a custom diploma frame, cember or will complete it this May or firmation page. The graduation video Jostens Inc. is the corporation that join the Alumni Association and ar- August. Students can pick up graduation is available on CSUF’s commencement was contracted by CSUF to provide range for Kaplan’s test preparation for tickets at Gradfest. Celina Pugh, a senior Web site. The tickets are free and each commencement regalia. Sean Sun- those who intend to pursue a master’s communications major who was vol- student receives six to eight depending dquist, a Jostens representative, was degree. unteering at Gradfest, said that before on their major. helping students purchase their cap and “Gradfest is a one-stop shop,” said students can pick up their tickets they “This week is the best time to get tick- gown on Wednesday. Jennifer Mojarro, Career Center indus- must view the graduation video online ets, they run out fast,” said Larry Martin, try specialist, who was volunteering at and then print out and bring the con- associate dean of students. See GRADFEST, Page 4

photo courtesy titan media relations Tracy Caldwell Dyson, in her second trip into space, will spend the This week at the Becker: Tyler Matthew Smith, See Page 7 next five months in orbit on board the International Space Station.

By Gina Baxter and Oscar Romero Daily Titan Staff Writer & Asst. Multimedia Editor [email protected]

Cal State Fullerton alumna and former track and field athlete Tracy Caldwell Dyson, left for the International Space Station (ISS) April 2 on her second space mis- sion. Caldwell Dyson was launched aboard the Soyuz Rus- sian spacecraft from the Cosmodrome in Baikonur, Ka- zakhstan along with two Russian cosmonauts, Alexander Skvortsov and Mikhail Kornienko. “I think it shows how great our school is,” said Ryan Adams, 20, human service major. “Being an astronaut is sort of the epitome of what you can become, and it’s cool that CSUF helped her accomplish her goals.” According to the Associated Press, on April 4, the ship dashed at a gut-wrenching speed of 8,000 mph to leave the Earth’s atmosphere and docked to the ISS, orbiting 200 miles above the Earth. See CALDWELL DYSON, Page 12 2 April 8, 2010 IN OTHER NEWS Marijuana initiative INTERNATIONAL on November ballot By hannah dellinger sheriff and aTorrance police of- Protests lead Bankok into state of emergency For the Daily Titan ficer. [email protected] One of the monetary support- PHNOM PENH, Cambodia— After weeks of demonstrations that saw ers of the initiative is George glitzy shopping malls blocked, blood splattered on the prime minister’s resi- The initiative to legalize - mari Zimmer, the founder of Men’s dence and tourism dented, Thailand’s leader on Wednesday declared a state juana in California has reached the Warehouse, who has already do- of emergency in Bangkok, handing the army broad power to restore order. necessary number of signatures for nated $20,000 to the cause. Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva made the move after anti-government a petition to put the proposed legis- “I think that they should le- protesters broke into parliament, leading some lawmakers to make a dramat- lation on the November ballot. galize it because people still do it Photo courtesy MCT ic rooftop escape aboard a Blackhawk helicopter even as other parliamentar- The Regulate, Control and Tax even if it isn’t legal,” said Meera Sarah Palin speaks at the Orange County Republican Executive Committee dinner. ians scaled compound walls. Cannabis Act will be on the fall bal- Alashamali, biochemistry major. “Red shirt” protesters who oppose the current government, as opposed to lots as supporters were able to col- Proponents of the marijuana the “yellow shirts” in Thailand’s color-coded political system who generally lect more than 433,971 signatures. legislation argue that if it passes, favor the status quo, are calling for the dissolution of parliament and a new If passed, the act would make pos- law enforcement could focus its Sarah Palin may speak election within 15 days. session of up to one ounce of mari- attention and resources on more juana legal for people over the age of serious crimes. It is also believed 21. The legislation would also make that passing the bill would make at Stanislaus campus NATIONAL growing up to 25 square-feet of it more difficult for people under marijuana per residence legal. If the 21 to obtain marijuana, and could By Gina Baxter far as CSU spending goes, students are Rescue workers hope to find miners alive bill passes, it will also allow counties also lead to a harder time for Mex- Daily Titan Staff Writer not happy about the prospect of uni- and cities to grow, transport and sell ican drug cartels in California. [email protected] versity money going towards expenses MONTCOAL, W.Va.—Emergency teams stepped up a frantic rescue ef- marijuana to raise money. Opponents of the initiative in- like these. fort Wednesday despite dwindling hopes of finding four missing miners two “We would have to look at the clude John Lovell, a lobbyist rep- Imagine that Cal State Fullerton “It’s important for students to know days after a devastating explosion killed 25 men in the Upper Big Branch new law and we would have to ad- resenting California Police Chiefs created a foundation built specifically what the university is spending money mine. just our policies on campus,” said Association. Lovell and many to raise money for the university. Its on,” said Asra Amiwala, liberal studies Crews began digging a fifth bore hole deep into the rocky mountainside Lt. John Brockie of the Cal State others argue that if the bill passes, job would be to plan fundraisers and major.According to the San Francisco in an effort to ventilate the deadly buildup of highly combustible methane Fullerton Campus Police. more people would start using gain private donations, all for the Chronicle, Yee decided to push for new gas, carbon monoxide and coal dust that forced rescue crews to retreat early The initiative turned in 694,248 marijuana. benefit of the students of our estab- legislation that would require CSU Tuesday. signatures to election officials on “Those that smoke (now) will lishment. Now, picture that founda- foundations to disclose all expenses as Gov. Joe Manchin III admitted the rescue crews hold only “a sliver of March 24, and officials believe that (continue), and those that don’t, tion paying upwards of six figures part of the public record. hope” that the four missing men survived. about 523,531 of the signatures won’t,” said Monique Marquez, in order to get Sarah Palin to speak “The CSU should immediately dis- “The odds are not in our favor because of the horrendous blast we had,” he were valid. an undeclared freshmen. on campus and you’ll know what is close how much money is being divert- told reporters who gathered at a nearby elementary school. The main supporter of the initia- Some argue that the police going on at CSU Stanislaus, a sister ed from students to pay Sarah Palin’s tive is Richard Lee, an owner of sev- would have more work on their school in the CSU system. exorbitant speaking fees,” Yee said. eral marijuana-related businesses in hands preventing the misuse of When Sen. Leland Yee, D-San Just last month, Palin received STATE Oakland. He has spent more than marijuana if it is made legal. Francisco, learned that a school $100,000 to speak at a tea party rally in $1.3 million of his businesses’ mon- “If it became legal for people foundation on CSU Stanislaus had Nashville. And with the secrecy clause Congress steps into border-crossing cell phone debate ey on the initiative and has hired over 21, it would be very similar planned an event featuring the for- written into her contract with the CSU major political consultants such as to alcohol laws,” Brockie said. “It mer governor, he was surprised to Stanislaus foundation, the students will ESCONDIDO –Congress has swooped into the debate over a cell phone Chris Lehane, who has worked in would probably be like alcohol find that the foundation would not never know how much Palin will be tool that would direct illegal border crossers to lifesaving water stations and other the White House and on presiden- enforcement.” reveal the fee that it payed Palin to paid to speak at their campus. points of safety. tial campaigns. Opponents also remind sup- speak at its $500-a-plate dinner, ac- “What people forget is that their (the The federal intervention comes in the form of a demand letter from North Supporters of the act include porters that it’s still a federal crime cording to a secrecy clause written in CSU Stanislaus foundation) intentions County’s three congressional representatives, who want a precise accounting of James P. Gray, a retired Orange to posses and sell marijuana. If the Palin’s contract with the event orga- are good,” said Ali Fazel, 22-year-old taxpayer dollars associated with the effort spearheaded by a CU San Diego arts County superior court judge, a for- bill passes, it will directly violate nizers. At a time when each CSU sys- entertainment studies and philosophy professor. mer Los Angeles County deputy federal law. tem is struggling to make ends meet, major. “Those funds are being used to Reps. Brian Bilbray, Duncan Hunter and Darrell Issa also suggest in their letter and a school foundation is spending raise even more money that will help to university Chancellor Marye Anne Fox that those working on the Transborder Total a large amount of money on a single the university.” Immigrant Tool Project may be committing a federal felony by encouraging il- (Out of possible Factors Heroin 9 points) speaker and then refuses to disclose Whatever the foundation’s inten- legal immigration. The three Republican lawmakers want university officials to tions may be, the desire for a more Physical harm 2.78 3.0 2.54 8.32 that amount, has caused questions to explain whether they believe the work is legal. transparent system is evident among • Acute, chronic, Cocaine be raised. The congressmen write they believe the project is a “troubling use of tax- intravenous “In the wake of the CSU financial many officials, especially concerning payer dollars” seemingly being used to “actively help people subvert federal 2.33 3.0 2.17 6.89 crisis, it’s pretty irresponsible,” said foundations that have such close ties Risk of dependency Alcohol law.” • Pleasure, psychological Justin Beerman, 22-year-old history with CSUs. Lillian Taiz, president of dependence, physical 1.4 1.93 2.21 5.54 major. “The CSU foundation is fo- the California Faculty Association, dependence Tobacco cusing on the draw of a celebrity, and agrees with Yee’s attempt to hold the For the Record Social costs 1.24 2.21 1.42 4.87 forgetting that there are more impor- CSU foundations to the public univer- Marijuana tant things that they could be spend- sity standard. “On the one hand, the foundation It is the policy of the Daily Titan to correct any inaccurate informa- .99 1.51 1.5 4.0 ing that money on.” tion printed in the publication as soon as the error is discovered. Any Graphic courtesy MCT TheC alifornia Public Records Act wants to declare itself private, but on incorrect information printed on the front page will result in a correction requires CSU schools to keep all re- the other hand, it’s inextricably con- printed on the front page. Any incorrect information printed on any cords open to the public, such as fi- nected to the university,” Taiz said. other page will be corrected on page 2. Errors on the Opinion page will nancial records and teacher salaries. While the event sponsors hope to be corrected on that page. Corrections also will be noted on the online However, the Public Records Act raise at least $200,000 for the school, version of the Daily Titan. does not require the same transparen- Palin will be paid regardless of whether Please contact Executive Editor Sergio Cabaruvias at 657-278-5815 or cy from its many foundations, which people are willing to spend $500 to lis- at [email protected] with issues about this policy or to report use private funds to host events. As ten to her speak. any errors. Daily Titan Editorial Executive Editor Sergio Cabaruvias Managing Editor Jeremiah Magan News Editor Katelin Paiz News Editor Donald C. 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Copyright ©2010 Daily Titan April 8, 2010 3 Librarians now textable By Allie Mosier Daily Titan Staff Writer [email protected]

The Cal State Fullerton Pollak Library has created an easier way for students to get in touch with librarians. Students can now text message a librarian at 657-464-3787 with any library-related questions they may have, from finding a book to asking questions regarding research and li- brary hours of operation. “It usually takes two to three minutes before it reaches us,” Li- brarian Joy Lambert said. The library also offers an instant photo By Zam Anwar/Daily Titan Staff Writer messaging service, which allows Jeanine Congalton discusses the negative impact of verbal agression in sitcoms at a conference in the Women’s Center on Wednesday. students to instant message a librar- ian with their question. Students can access the instant messaging service by going to the Verbal aggression in sitcoms may lead library’s home page and clicking on “Click for live help.” photo By Nick Marley/Daily Titan Photo Editor “There are a group of librarians Texting questions about research or even library hours is now an option for students. who have the instant message pro- to aggression in reality, speaker says gram on the computer so when The text messaging service was sage and they tend to be easy a question comes through, either started by Librarian Will Breitbach questions about library hours, instant message or text message, it By Zam Anwar is often portrayed in a comical con- dents so that they can be aware and in the fall of 2009. or how do I find a database,” comes through the same channel,” Daily Titan Staff Writer text and how viewers sometimes see also share the information with oth- The library homepage reads that Lambert said. [email protected] that as an excuse for the aggression. ers,” Camacho said. Lambert said. if questions are asked after normal Michael Lopez, sophomore “It is only meant to be funny, and Speaking about Congalton’s dis- If you’re looking for a quick reference hours, they will be re- nursing major, said he was The Women’s Center at Cal never to move out of the character. cussion, Camacho said that stu- response to a question, Lambert ceived the next business day. aware of the service but doesn’t State Fullerton held a conference Viewers believe that it (aggression) dents should be able to recognize suggests using the instant message “Whoever logs in first will get use it. Wednesday on “Verbal aggression does not leave that context,” she verbal aggression, how they may be service. the message from after-hours, and “I would use it if I were look- in sitcoms; understanding the co- said. contributing to it, and what steps Even though text messages and they will answer it,” Lambert said. ing for a book,” Lopez said. medic frame,” where Jeanine Con- Congalton mentioned findings by can be taken to curb it. instant messages go through the Statistics are kept on how many Another student, Darlene galton from the Human Commu- Sarah Coyne and Emily Whitehead, “I believe that we not only inter- same channel, instant messages reference questions are asked DeGonia, an accounting major, nications department discussed authors of “Journal of Communi- nalize what we watch, we use it as are received right away. through instant messaging and text wasn’t aware of the service but viewer tendency to overlook verbal cationm,” who analyzed 47 Disney well, she said. “Some libraries do text mes- messages. thought it was a good idea. aggression in sitcoms. cartoons and coded 584 acts of ag- “People are verbally aggressive sages with actual phones and they Lambert said that there isn’t “I would use it, but I don’t Congalton spoke about increas- gression in their animated films. The with their friends not just in a jok- pass those phones around to dif- usually a lot of back and forth with text,” DeGonia said. ing verbal aggression in sitcoms and research found that animated films ing way, they do it to hurt them as ferent librarians, where as we just text messages. Students can use the text mes- reality shows on television and the like Aladdin, Cinderella and Pinoc- well,” she added. have ours in a separate place,” “We usually try to give as much saging service during normal negative impact it could have on chio coded the most number of ag- Lorena Lopez, 21, human Lambert said. information as we can in one mes- reference hours at the library. viewers. gressive acts, while Bambi recorded services major, said that she at- Congalton argued that verbal ag- the least amount of aggression. tended the workshop because she gression in sitcoms can manifest it- “But this is Disney, where every- often watched shows like the Fam- self into acts of physical and verbal thing works out, and everyone is ily Guy and needed to understand aggression in the real world. Many happy in the end,” Congalton said. why people found racist comments sitcoms on TV today are all about “And that may also excuse what hap- and random acts of violence so Update: fairness questioned insulting, bantering and ridiculing pened in terms of violence.” amusing. others, and insulters are often por- Rosalina Camacho, coordinator “As a minority, I feel that regard- From Page 1 any computer that is linked to the speaking only with representatives of campus mainframe,” Uballe said. one candidate. trayed as articulate or clever people, at the Women’s Cultural Resource less of the joke, it still hurts,” Lo- “(Unofficial polling stations) she said. Center who organized the confer- pez said. Students who are encouraged by While the unofficial polling sta- could be seen as an advantage over candidate or candidate's representa- tions may cause confusion, Uballe Research has also proven that in ence said that it was important for Lopez added that she came away some candidates that don’t have lap- most instances, persons in sitcoms students to attend such discussions from the workshop with a better tive to stop at their booth may not did not feel that the practice is un- tops,” Uballe said. However, ASI has be familiar with ASI or the election. ethical. who advance aggressive behavior or as it gives them an opportunity to understanding of why she was so reviewed the practice and decided make aggressive remarks are usually become aware of issues that they attached to Family Guy. “Some people don't know that they “It could be a good thing because not to prohibit it. “It is not prohib- have other choices,” Eldred said. more polling stations may encourage applauded and are rarely punished, may not have previously thought “I think I am learning to figure ited because anyone can vote from Congalton added. about. out what it is about aggression in However, they may vote anyway after more people to vote,” Uballe said. Congalton also explained how “As a women’s center, we want to these comedies that is so funny and most verbal aggression in sitcoms put out as many workshops for stu- why we are still laughing,” she said. 4 April 8, 2010 Biometric National IDs may become a reality By Elliot Cook how it would store this on a card yet, “The border will have less - prob For The Daily Titan but may use a strip somewhere on lems,” Guzman said. “The computer [email protected] the back so the card can be swiped can tell us who is an actual citizen easily. and who isn’t.” Since President Barack Obama The main purpose of the card is Although the ID card efforts will at- took over as commander-in-chief, to help immigrants get work quicker tempt to crack down on illegal immi- he has grappled with many con- and help them become a citizens. grants being able to get work, there are troversial topics, including the new However, it could eventually be re- concerns among United States citizens Healthcare bill that recently passed, quired for everything from voting that the system will lead to possible albeit in a severely altered state and to travel. Many infringements upon the flailing economy. countries in Eu- privacy and civil lib- Obama has campaigned on the rope currently The government erties. concepts of “Hope” and “Change,” employ similar will be able to track Kris Fierro is out- photo By Nick Marley/Daily Titan Photo Editor and with his newly proposed bio- methods. “ raged about the new People would hold a card with a fingerprint in addition to all of the information that is currently on ID cards. metric ID card, at least one of them United States our every move, which ID card. Fierro, who “This ID card is just another way The ID card will be phased in, and hurt their business. Sonia Dickinson seems possible. Customs agent, “ is a double major in A biometric ID card is just like Sergio Guzman, is not freedom... criminal justice and of Big Brother watching us,” Fierro current workers will only need to of San Diego owns a day care center, any other identification card in believes the pro- – Kris Fierro political science, be- said. “Why does every single citizen acquire one if and when they switch and many of the parents of the chil- many ways: it includes the height, cess is a great criminal justice and lieves the ID is flat need it when they only need it for a jobs. dren at her center are illegal workers. weight, color of one’s eyes and a pic- solution and an political sccience major out illegal. certain few?” The illegal immigrants who are “I just wonder if this will put a ture. The main difference between upgrade to the “The ID has a Obama has been very clear on already here will be able to become damper on my business. If the parents a biometric ID card and a typical E-verify system good purpose in his immigration plans as of late. Al- citizens, but this too will take time. have to go through all these steps like government or state issued ID is currently in effect. theory, but what are they doing when though health care has been his most Every current citizen would be forced paying taxes, they might just go back significant. “It will be much quicker and eas- scanning it every time? The govern- important topic, immigration is not to acquire the biometric national ID to Mexico. There has to be an easier The proposed new biometric ID ier to ID people orally then have to ment will be able to track our every far behind. card immediately, and it is estimated way to do this,” Dickinson said. card would contain all of the same input all sorts of data,” he said. “We move, which is not freedom, and of Obama would like to implement a to cost close to $800 for businesses Although Dickinson is correct in information, but also a fingerprint can swipe their card and be done course is against the law.” “fair system” for those trying to be- to obtain the necessary scanner. The that they would need to pay taxes, that is scannable. No two people with it.” Fierro would like to see Obama come legal American citizens. One of price for citizens is undetermined as the ID card could benefit immi- have the same patterns on their fin- Guzman also believes this will al- come up with a better idea to check to the steps would be having them at- of yet. grant workers as well. The proposed gers. low citizenship checks at the border see who is and is not eligible for jobs tain the new ID card, but bills must Some owners seem to be hesitant, bill would also make it less likely for The government has not decided to run much smoother. in the U.S. be passed first. unsure of whether this will help or workers to be deported. Drive: Gradfest: that time of year From Page 1 to Studio 94 for them. However, The Alumni Association is of- Studio 94’s representative Anna fering a special rate for students He said that the tassel’s appear- Bellow said that because Studio who join during Gradfest. Students 94 was contracted by CSUF, it is Instead of a $39 annual fee, stu- ance depends on a student's area of study and that the gown for the only photography studio that dents can pay $25 for two years. master’s degree grad- can use the Shannon Matthews, a representa- uates looks different CSUF logo. tive from the Alumni Association, donate from the bachelor’s Grad Fest is a one Students said that some of the benefits of

degree gown. can use the joining the association include By Nick Marley/Daily Titan Photo Editor Jostens was also stop shop! laptops at online career services, access to “ “ Gradfest to the Student Recreation Center A bus parked on campus was the sight of the blood and marrow drive . taking orders for blood graduation rings, – Maria Ruiz make an ap- and discounts on medical insur- pointment for ance. From Page 1 bone marrow, which is very dif- Thirty donors have come out of the which range in price criminal justice major ferent than portrayed by the me- Be a Hero Become a Donor Drives. A from $289 to $739. a photograph Those who join also receive dia. It’s an out patient procedure, majority of donors selected are males in Studio 94 Photog- session or on- three one-day parking passes. The “seventy percent of people who done locally, where you are put to their 20s, Cousineau added. raphy also has a rep- line from any Alumni Association is also spon- go on to donate, donate their stem sleep. “(Students) already understand the resentative at Grad- computer. soring the Senior Barbecue on cells through a blood donation While asleep, they take the marrow concept of donating blood. Who bet- fest. Studio 94 is a local company “The appointments go quickly, so April 22. method called apheresis. from your pelvic bone with the needle ter to empower than students,” Cous- that was contracted by CSUF to instead of telling them (students) to The Gradfest tents are located It’s how people donate plasma and donors claim to have little or no ineau said. take professional graduation pho- go home and do it, we feel it’s more outside of Titan Shops and are platelets and red bloodcells. Only discomfort following the procedure,” The next event will take place be- tos. The photographs are optional, fair for them to be able to do it here,” available from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., 30 percent are asked to donate Cousineau said. tween April 20 and 22. and students do not have to go Bellow said. with April 8 being the last day.

April 8, 2010 5 Punk band Musicians’ untimely deaths linked

By Melissa Hoon testinal hemorrhages (Ron nior theater major. “She sacrificed Asst. Opinion Editor McKernan of the Grateful Dead). herself for her art and opened doors celebrates [email protected] However, the famous five – for people to realize it’s okay for Hendrix, Joplin, Morrison, Cobain women to rock out in male-dom- What do Jimi Hendrix, Janis and Jones – are arguably the club’s inated professions like the music Joplin, Jim Morrison, Kurt Cobain most popular members because of industry was during her time.” 30 years and Brian Jones have in common? their innovative contributions to Brian Jones was the first of these Yes, they’re incredibly talented music and society. five artists to join the club in 1969. By Matt Baldwin musicians who have contributed Take Joplin, for example. De- A founding member of the Rolling For The Daily Titan Courtesy Epitaph Records to music in more ways than we can spite her middle class upbringing Stones, he was known for his use [email protected] Bad Religion is, from left, Jay Bentley, Greg Hetson, Brooks Wackerman, Greg Graffin, count, but there’s one more thing: and comfortable lifestyle, she be- of instruments that were innova- Brian Baker, and Brett Gurewitz. they died at age 27. came a loner and rebel and was in- tive to the rock scene, like the sitar For fans of: The Adolescents, The Welcome to the 27 Club, the fluenced by blues and folk music. left the band and was replaced by Pe- running Epitaph, which had just re- and marimba. Sex Pistols, Black Flag most exclusive club in the mu- At 17, she ran away from home ter Firestone. leased The Offspring’s Smash, which Like Jones, Hendrix was innova- sic industry. As April 5 marked and eventually began perform- tive with his instrument, the elec- It’s rare to find longevity in punk It wasn’t always a smooth ride for would go on to become the high- the 16th anniversary of Cobain’s ing in San Francisco before join- tric guitar. The “noise” he created rock. Some of the genre’s biggest art- Bad Religion, though. Shortly after est selling independent album of all death, perhaps it’s time we paid ing Big Brother and the Holding with his Fender Stratocaster (a ists lasted barely a decade. Black Flag Bad Religion recorded and released time. He was replaced by Brian Baker tribute to these artists. Company. right-handed guitar that he played was together for just ten years, the a more progressive-rock album, Into of Minor Threat fame. “All artists (in the 27 Club) were “Janis was one of the first wom- upside down, being left-handed same length as The Clash. The Dead the Unknown. Bentley actually left After a couple mediocre releases, totally unique in their sound, ap- en who wasn’t beautiful by means himself) in songs like “Purple Kennedys were around for eight the band during recording. Bad Religion departed from Atlantic proach to their instrument and of society. She marched to the beat Haze” forever changed the stan- years, not counting the re-formed In 1983, Bad Religion went on Records. Bentley says he doesn’t re- artistic vision,” said Phil Vander- of her own drum and was dards for guitarists Dead Kennedys minus Jello Biafra. hiatus after the release of Into the gret his time with Atlantic. most, Cal State Fullerton alumnus gritty and raw, and And The Sex Pistols, perhaps the Unknown, which was poorly received However, Bentley did acknowl- and musician. you could hear See 27 CLUB, most well-known punk rock band of by the band’s core fan base. It wasn’t edge that the major label scene wasn‘t Aside from the five that in her vo- Page 7 all time, were a group for just three until 1986 that the band reformed. for Bad Religion at all. aforementioned, doz- cals,” said short years. Bentley said it took a phone call from Following the departure, Brooks ens of artists are a Juan Cas- Which is why it’s incredible that band mate Greg Graffin, as well as the Wackerman of Suicidal Tendencies part of the club, taneda, Bad Religion is celebrating 30 years as assurance that the Into the Unknown- took over for Schayer on the drums, with deaths rang- 24, se- a band. And according to the band’s era Bad Religion was over. and Gurewitz re-joined the group. ing from car bassist Jay Bentley, he never thought So, Bentley came back. Joining the In 2002, Bad Religion released The wrecks (D. the band would be around this long. group was Greg Heston of Circle Jerks Process Of Belief on Epitaph Records. Boon of the “Looking back, a lot of people fame, who had previously played gui- This marked the first time since 1993 Minutemen) probably thought as far as us per- tar on the track “Part III.” The band that Bad Religion had released an al- to high blood sonally that we were just kids going would then release Suffer. bum on Epitaph. pressure (blues through a phase, which was upset- Following the success of Suffer,Bad Bad Religion would go on to re- musician Nat ting to us,” Bentley said. “But more Religion released No Control, Against lease two more albums, 2004’s The Jaffe) to inju- then that, punk rock, especially what the Grain, and Generator, all on Epi- Empire Strikes First, and 2007’s New ries sustained was happening in Southern Califor- taph. Right before Generator, Fires- Maps of Hell. In May, they’ll head from falling nia was so small, given the size of it tone left the band, and was replaced into the recording studio again. off a horse today.” by Bobby Schayer. Bentley says he’s humbled by the (Roger Lee Bad Religion formed in 1980 Bad Religion signed with Atlantic success and the longevity that Bad D u r h a m with Bentley, vocalist Greg Graffin, Records, re-releasing Recipe For Hate, Religion has achieved. of Blood- guitarist Brett which saw the band “We’re a bunch of guys from the stone) to Gurewitz and The amount of receive radio play for San Fernando Valley who started gas- drummer Jay tracks like “Ameri- out, made a demo, made an EP and tro-

Ziskrout. The success we’ve had is one- can Jesus” and never had any intention or any idea in- band gained “ “Struck a Nerve.” that this would happen. The amount hundred times anything I notoriety in the “ Bad Religion of success we’ve had is one-hundred LA-punk scene could have ever imagined. would then go on times anything I could have ever very quickly to release Stranger imagined.” with the release – Jay Bentley, Than Fiction, which When asked if Bad Religion had of their epony- Bad Religion would receive gold another 30 years of life in them, mous debut EP, certification in Bentley just laughed. and full length America. It was “Maybe? I mean, I didn’t think How Could Hell Be Any Worse? Both the first and only time Bad Religion we’d reach the first 30 years.” were released on Epitaph Records, a would do so. Bad Religion is playing April 9 at newly minted label owned by Gure- However, Gurewitz left the band the House of Blues in Anaheim and GRAPHIC BY KRISTEN HULSEY and bianca de la rosa/Daily Titan Design Editors witz. During the recording of How just before the release of Stranger April 10 at the House of Blues in The most notable members of the 27 Club, clockwise from bottom, Kurt Cobain, Brian Jones, Jim Morrison, Jimi Hendrix and Janis Could Hell Be Any Worse?, Ziskrout Than Fiction to devote more time to Hollywood. Joplin. The musicians placed in the club all died at the age of 27, during the peak of their careers. 6 April 8, 2010 She & Him – Volume Two Jónsi – Go By Gary Young By Meghan alfano For The Daily Titan Daily Titan Sound-Off Editor [email protected] [email protected]

For fans of: Camera Obscura, Belle For fans of: Sufjan Stevens, Múm, & Sebastian, Connie Francis Sigur Ros It is safe to say that fans of Sigur Detractors of She & Him’s first Ros will fall in love with Go, the album, Volume One, will most Photo Courtesy Merge Records highly anticipated debut solo work likely not be won over by their lat- She & Him is M. Ward and Zooey Deschanel. “Volume Two” is out now. of the Iceland natives’ guitarist immense anticipation as to what will est record, Volume Two. This album and vocalist Jón Þór Birgisson, aka follow. The album’s standout track is a continuation of the moods and Although Deschanel’s cutesy ap- and Ward successfully recreate the Jónsi. “Kolniður” starts off slow, but grad- themes that Volume One conveyed. proach to songwriting has an endear- upbeat vibe of the original. The way The album holds true to Sigur Ros’ ually builds up. Although Jónsi sings Fans of the first album by this col- drenched vocals and polished stu- ing appeal to it most of the time, it they take turns singing the verses is signature sound; it is dreamy, ethe- in Icelandic on the track, the presen- laborative project between actress, dio production embellishments are occasionally results in some clumsy a nice dynamic that shows off a fine real and at times haunting, but with tation of the music as a whole is sure Zooey Deschanel, and songwriter, prevalent throughout this 13-track lyrics. contrast of their two distinctive and Go, Jónsi strays away from the band’s to leave chills down the listener’s M. Ward, however, will find plenty record. Take “Brand New Shoes” for ex- unique vocal styles. post rock resonance and maintains spine, even after multiple plays. of catchy pop tunes that capture the The focal point of the album is un- ample: “I had some brand new shoes. Deschanel and Ward have a good his own unique pop sound, mixing Another thing that sets Go apart vibe of driving along the beach on a deniably Deschanel’s sweet, innocent They were all red, but they gave me musical chemistry because they are elements of classical instrumentation from Sigur Ros releases is that it is sunny day. voice. At times, her voice contains a the blues, and they’re running away. both old souls – they draw on mu- with pop-rock beats and experimen- written almost entirely in English, She & Him’s music often draws slight country twang that brings to They left me a letter.” sic from an older time as their main tal cadence. Jónsi strays away from unlike the band’s albums, which are comparisons to 1970s AM radio, mind June Carter Cash. Deschanel’s Ward, who has already established sources of inspiration. Their sound the melancholic, pensive sound one written sometimes in Icelandic, but The Beach Boys, Sun Studio artists lyrics are fairly simple and straight- himself as a talented musician in his may borrow heavily from their in- might expect from the album, which primarily in “hopelandic,” the band’s and the Brill Building sound. Vol- forward, and they consistently com- solo career and his work with Mon- fluences, but She & Him undoubt- features help from American com- own made-up language. However, ume Two, much like Volume One, is municate themes of romance and sters of Folk, shines on Volume Two edly have a knack for writing songs poser Nico Muhly, who worked on the record still manages to embrace a pastiche of their influences – - fe heartbreak throughout the album. with his guitar-playing and his pro- with infectious hooks that get stuck Grizzly Bear’s 2009 success Vecka- Jónsi’s distinctive falsetto, which male background singers crooning “When I look at you, you look duction, which gel perfectly with in your head and serve as a fitting timest, resulting in a sound that is makes the language difference un- oooh’s and ahhh’s, songs written in so bored. My baby, my darling, I’ve Deschanel’s songwriting and singing soundtrack to the springtime. One airy and blissful. noticeable at first, even to the band’s the major key in 4/4 time, simple been taking a beating,” she pines on style. On their cover of the NRBQ needs to look no further than Volume The album opens with “Go Do,” biggest fans. verse-chorus song structure, reverb- “In the Sun.” song, “Ridin’ in My Car,” Deschanel Two for proof. a bright combination of flickering Whether listening to each song flutes, acoustic guitar and pulsating individually or the album as a whole, percussion. “Animal Arithmetic” fol- Go is sure to entice audiences who lows and continues the same musical are both familiar with Sigur Ros and Despite album leak, band’s new release promises growth aesthetic, leaving the listener with new fans alike.

By Matt Baldwin leaked early last month, well before the “I’m not re- For The Daily Titan scheduled June 8 release date. ally interested in [email protected] In response to the leak, Gabel post- catering to any- For fans of: The Replacements, ed the lyrics to White Crosses on his body. We’re inter- Editors’ Playlist American Steel, Cobra Skulls personal blog so fans could learn them. ested in making According to Gabel, it’s more impor- music that’s true When an album leaks nearly three tant for people to hear the album, leak to ourselves,” Ga- months before its proper release, it’s or no leak. bel said. “People Song you want played at your funeral safe to label said album as highly an- “That’s the main point. We want are free to listen if ticipated. It’s also understandable if people to hear it,” Gabel explained. they want to, and the band is a bit irked over the leak. Against Me! is in a transition stage if they get enjoy- Jeremiah Magan – Managing Editor April Ehrlich – Features Editor However, Tom Gabel sees it a differ- from underground folk-punk heroes ment out of that, “Murder in the City’”– Avett Brothers “Soul and Onward” – Do Make Say ent way. to mainstream modern rock staples. that’s what we Think “Records leaking and stuff like that, They took a huge step towards rock hope for…but at Photo Courtesy of Merge Records Isa Ghani – Multimedia Editor it’s a fact of life today. superstardom with New the same time, Against Me! is from left, Andrew Seward, George Rebelo, James Main Theme from Star Wars Brittny Ulate – Detour Editor It’s out of my hands Wave, but alienated nobody is being Bowman, and Tom Gabel. “So Long, Farewell” – Sound of Music once I’ve made the their previous fan base forced to listen Skylar Smith – Opinion Editor record. Nothing I with a much more tame to anything, and that they can expand their definition “Videotape” – Radiohead Meghan Alfano – Sound-Off Editor can do about it. No sound. they’re free to listen to whatever they of what punk rock is. “Shadowtime” – Siouxsie and The point in throwing a Gabel says that White want.” “It’s unfortunate that people take Danielle Flint – Copy Editor Banshees tantrum or getting Crosses will follow suit. Fans of the band’s older work might the viewpoint that they do sometimes “I’m Lucky” – Joan Armatrading upset about it,” Ga- “I think sonically we be interested in learning that Hot Wa- in the punk scene as far as thinking Gilbert Guitierez III – Asst. Sports bel said. kind of expanded on ter Music and The Draft drummer, that the only way that you can have ag- Nick Marley – Photo Editor Editor Gabel, the front where we left off with George Rebelo, was brought in to re- gression is if it sounds lo-fi. That’s not a “Mary Jane’s Last Dance” – Tom Petty Cute without an E (acoustic) – Tak- man of Against New Wave.” place Warren Oakes, who left Against philosophy that I hold true.” and The Heartbreakers ing Back Sunday Me!, knows a thing How that will sit with Me! to open a Mexican restaurant, White Crosses is scheduled for a June or two about album White Crosses is out those in the alienated fan Boca Fiesta, in Gainesville, Fla. 8 release. A digital four track release, Christa Connelly – Photo Editor Adrian Gaitan – Copy Editor leaks. In 2008, New June 8 base longing for Against Gabel said that Rebelo has breathed I Was a Teenage Anarchist, featuring “When The Levee Breaks” – Led Zep- “One Day I’ll Fly Away” – Nicole Wave, the band’s ma- Me! to re-create the band’s “new fresh life” into the band. two tracks from White Crosses (“I Was plin Kidman jor label debut, leaked debut Reinventing Axl Rose Whether or not Against Me!’s punk a Teenage Anarchist” and “Rapid De- before the release. And more recently, is unknown, but Gabel isn’t too wor- rock following will embrace White compression”) and two non-album Kaitlin Paiz – News Editor Kristen Hulsey – Graphic Editor their upcoming release, White Crosses, ried about what they think. Crosses is unknown, but Gabel hopes tracks, will be available April 20. “Here Comes the Sun” – The Beatles “Freebird” – Lynyrd Skynyrd April 8, 2010 7 Becker: Tyler matthew smith harmonizes at amphitheatre From Page 1

ASI Productions presented Cal State Fullerton’s students, faculty and intrigued passer-by with an energetic and soulful mix of folk and jazz music performed by Tyler Matthew Smith in the Becker Am- phitheatre Wednesday. For the first official week of spring, the sun was shining bright onto Tyler Matthew Smith and the audience as the band showcased a blend of harmonious songs and optimistic lyrics. “I listen to the beat and good lyrics of a song. His music brings you in feeling happy, it makes me feel at home,” said Brittney Panik, a high school student on a pro- spective college field trip.“Just being here, being able to listen to music, gives me a better sense of what CSUF has to offer.” Tyler Matthew Smith was born in Nevada City, Calif., where he grew up playing instrumentals like the horn. His family embraced the By Nick Marley/Daily Titan Photo Editor influences of 1960s music from Tyler Matthew Smith, right, and his band brought an acoustic, alt-folk set to the crowd the likes of Stevie Wonder, Jackson during the most recent Wednesday Concert at the Becker Amphitheatre . Five, Bruce Hornsby and Stevie Stills. Today, Smith combines the lyrics. Although the sun was shin- being “Hamdulillah,” which he sounds of folk and R&B with a bit ing bright, the surrounding CSUF performed. “Hamdulillah,” a form of world music. elections and Gradfest events, of saying “Hallelujah,” is an inspi- Smith’s lyrics revolve around op- along with many other club pro- rational word that replaced a space timism and hope, focusing on re- motions, kept the audience at- of mumbling within the song maining positive and believing in tendee number below 100. when he was writing it. When per- the good of the world. He writes Returning from spring break, it formed, the word “Hamdulillah” his songs based was a nice way to resonates through the air. upon the struggles come back. With Another song Tyler Matthew that people face, Gradfest, we want- Smith performed was “Mystic Riv- and the rejuvenat- Multimedia ed something more er,” a song derived from thoughts ing outcome of con- To see Tyler Matthew low-key so the mu- he had been having about life. quering your fears. Smith perform, go to: sic wasn’t too over- Based on a story written a couple “If I can get one powering. It was re- of times in the Bible, “Mystic Riv- thing out there, it’s laxing. I felt he was er” is a song Smith wrote that he to help people see like a folk version believes is universal. that it’s OK to be of Jason Mraz,” “The story is one that reso- vulnerable, other- Katie Holland said, nates with many people of differ- wise we’re acting co-coordinator for ent faiths from across the world,” out of fear. If we Wednesday’s Con- Smith said. With a reference to allow ourselves to certs at Becker. Mahatma Gandhi’s quote: “Be be vulnerable, the www.dailytitan.com/Ty- Smith is cur- the change you wish to see in the fear washes away,” lerMatthewSmith rently touring the world,” it is clear that Smith is in- Smith said. western states in- spired by ideals when he is writing The songs per- dependently pro- songs. formed captured the audience moting himself. Smith’s first LP is due to release through mellow vibes and smooth He has an EP of three songs, one at the end of June. 27 Club: age Striking similarity in artists’ demise From Page 5 at the peak of their careers, they drug overdoses, drowning and sui- could have ended up dying out or cide – many agree that what led up who came after him. becoming sell-outs,” said Felicia to their deaths was the problems “Jimi is so classic and has a Flahive, 21, senior criminal justice associated with fame. unique sound that is such an in- major and singer-songwriter. “I “Fame is a bitch. People are de- novation in his genre of music,” think the fact that they died at the manding this and that from you said Kevin Long, 22, senior music time they did is what made them and if you can’t stay grounded, major and guitarist. “We wouldn’t so popular.” you can resort to self-destructive have the music we have today if it While the causes of death of habits,” Castaneda said. “If you do weren’t for his milestone.” Hendrix, Joplin, Morrison, Co- nothing but give yourself entirely, Jonathan Blitzer, 55, of Long bain and Jones vary – including you’ll lose your own essence.” Beach, lived in the same apart- ment building in New York City as Hendrix during the last year of the musician’s life. “Jimi had burst on the scene in 1966 in a tremendous flower of creativity after paying his dues in a number of conventional bands,” Blitzer said. “Three years later, his creative fury was close to spent, and it’s not clear what he would have done had he not died.” Morrison, frontman of The Doors, is considered by many to be an innovator of more than just music. While most psychedelic lyrics of the 1960s focused on drug use being positive, Morrison was the first to introduce through music that drug use could lead to bad experiences, like in “Break On Through (To the Other Side).” He clearly rejected conformity on- stage, a stage presence which was mimicked by later artists like Alice Cooper. “Morrison became the staple image of a rock star with his stage presence because he tried to be- come an actor before a musician,” said Luke Unrein, 28, of Corona. “He’s also a poet and you can see that in his dark lyrics. He’s one of the first rock stars people try to imitate. But you just can’t imitate Jim Morrison.” Grunge music was introduced by Cobain and his band, Nirvana, with their new alternative sound and his dark and disturbing lyrics. “Cobain was going through so much depression in his life, but he was creative enough to use that to make music that people related to,” Unrein said. In addition to their contribu- tions to music, some people have a different take on the reasoning for fame among 27 Club members. “If (Hendrix, Joplin, Morrison, Cobain and Jones) hadn’t died 8 April 8, 2010

Should the government put a 10 percent tax on tanning salons for opperating tanning beds?

the future costs of treating skin According to the CNN.com ar- cancers if it causes a decline in the ticle, about 1,000 businesses will number of users. be forced to close their doors be- Even though tanning beds may cause of this tax, leaving thousands not single-handedly cause mela- women and men without jobs and noma, the deadliest form of skin dependent on government funded cancer, they drastically increase unemployment benefits. the user’s chance of getting it. Per- Despite the loss of businesses haps people should see this tax as and employees, the tanning salon a wake-up call for how serious the business will continue to grow sim- health risks are. Tanning salons of- ply because Americans are addicted By brenna Phillips ten market their tanning beds as By Serena Whitecotton to tanning. A 2007 WebMD arti- Daily Titan Staff Writer harmless and, unfortunately, many Daily Titan Staff Writer cle suggests that tanning can be an [email protected] naive young people take their word [email protected] addictive behavior, which explains for it. why so many people go to the beds. The Obama administration’s Some tanning salon Web sites No matter what politicians and The same article even suggested decision to attach a 10 percent tax even go so far to accuse the gov- doctors tell you, the 10 percent that exposure to UV rays causes a for tanning salons to the health ernment of making exaggerated tax increase on tanning salons will “tanner’s high” similar to a runner’s care bill has both users and tan- claims about the side effects of not stop Americans from using high, indicating that tanning salon ning salon owners in an uproar. tanning beds and are just creating tanning beds or going to tanning frequenters and industry won’t be While many may feel that they “scare tactics,” but maybe people salons. going anywhere. are being unfairly singled out by should be scared. Indoor tanning The tax was partially created in Instead of taxing the tanning the bill, it really is no different increases the risk of developing order to stop Americans from get- salons, which will only cause com- than the government imposing melanoma by 75 percent, accord- ting skin cancer, but just like how plaints to local representatives and higher taxes on cigarettes to dis- ing to the American Academy of cigarette, alcohol and soda taxes a possible trending topic on Twit- suade people from purchasing Dermatology. didn’t stop Americans from using ter, the Food and Drug Adminis- them. People who use tanning beds Photos Courtesy MCT these products, the tanning tax tration (FDA) should simply regu- “Exposure to sunlamps and underestimate the damage that Erika Greet, an employee of U-Tan, a tanning salon located near USC, demonstrates for won’t do anything to stop Ameri- late the business more thoroughly. sunbeds is known to be a human they are doing to their skin, even a photographer the workings of an Ergoline Excellence tanning bed, January 6, 2010. cans from meeting their next tan- It already has simple, mindless carcenogen,” according to the though they are forced to sign a ning appointment. regulations, like parental consent Report on Carcenogens by the waiver stating the risks of using A CNN.com article says that for minors and properly train- Health and Human Services. UV-ray emitting tanning prod- nearly 30 million Americans go to ing the staff, but the money and Since tanning bed users are ucts, many still do not seem to take tanning beds every year. A surpris- intimidation would best be spent knowingly subjecting them- these warnings seriously. ing 2.3 million of these tanners elsewhere. selves to harmful radiation, even There is no doubt that, in our are teenagers, which, from my ex- The FDA has already said that though they are aware that they society, body image is valued above perience, means that these prom- tanning is as carcinogenic as smok- are dramatically increasing their all else, and a healthy glow is con- going teens will be hooked for at ing cigarettes, but instead of simply chances of getting melanoma or sidered much more attractive than least 20 more years, and give the warning salon-frequenters, perhaps other skin cancers, it is reasonable being ghostly-white. But there are industry the money it needs to last the FDA should limit the monthly to charge customers a 10 percent other tanning methods that people a long time. amount of time in the beds, or not tax to help fund the health care could consider using, such as spray- There are over 18,000 tanning allow people under 18 to use them. bill. on tans, lotions and bronzer. salons in the United States, ac- These limitations would still allow It only makes sense to use this So, if this 10 percent tax dis- cording to the Indoor Tanning for the businesses to thrive, and tax to fund the health care bill courages young people from us- Association (ITA), and over half give a greater warning to the salon- since the American Academy of ing tanning beds because they can of these salons are small businesses goers. The government does want Dermatology estimates that the no longer afford them, then the run by women. The government is these businesses to succeed, right? United States currently spends government is only doing them a taking on a tiny industry in order This ridiculous tax will end up about $1.8 billion on treating service, and saving them from a to fund the healthcare bill, which costing more money in unem- skin cancers each year and $300 possible painful future of skin bi- is just cruel. The government ployment benefits than it will save million on just melanoma. The opsies, stitches, scars and visits to needs to pick on an industry its women and men from potential tax could also potentially reduce the dermatologist in the future. own size! skin cancer. April 8, 2010 9 ‘27 Club’ candidates Shades of Green by Melissa Hoon By day, Lil’ Wayne talked to his fel- on us! We’re so much cuter and Daily Titan Asst. Opinion Editor low Riker Island inmates in New York weight at least 15 pounds less than “Made from 100% all-natural opinion” [email protected] about what new sick ink he would her!” Ashley said as they partied the tat himself up with upon his release. night away. The 27 Club refers to a group of By night, his mind was plagued with But they never made it out of the musicians who died at age 27. The a much bigger dilemma as he rapped club that night. Their bodies were so following is a spoof on young Hol- himself soothing lullabies, like “Pill malnourished because of their let- lywood, considering stars’ reckless Poppin’ Animal.” tuce and egg diet that they died. Oh, behavior. “I’m a pill poppin’ animal / Syrup to be young, rail-thin and “beauti- Apple, all about the ‘green’ Let’s take a look at celebrities who sippin’ nigga / Syrup, syrup sippin’ ful.” have hypothetically gotten them- nigga,” he sang as he rocked back Britney Spears. Cause of death: selves into situations that led to their and forth, trying to calm the with- loss of blood. by April Ehrlich deaths by age 27. drawls he experienced as a result of It was late and Britney was alone Daily Titan Features Editor Disclaimer: the following is not his promethazine with codeine syrup in the enormous mansion that her [email protected] real; it’s just a humorous prediction (or just “syrup”) addiction. teeny-bopper hits and her fabulous of their impending peril. Ironically, his overwhelming di- vocals bought her. She had just hung Apple knows its primary tar- lemma was: how will Lil’ Wayne get up on K-Fed and was crying a river – get well enough, which can be his syrup fix? no Timberlake pun intended. generally encapsulated as gadget- As soon as it was “light’s out,” “Your beer gut is bigger than obsessed techies who may or may Wayne removed the photo of him mine!” he had screamed. “And not have some concern for the flashing his gleamin’ grill at the ‘Womanizer?’ Damn straight I’m a environment. And that’s where Lamborghini dealership from his womanizer!” their money lies – gadgets. Unfor- wall and started digging, Shawshank tunately, after plowing through Redemption-style. He dug until he every possible consumerist inven- ended up in a sewer two miles from tion ranging from computers to the prison. music players to cell phones, the Amidst the flowing sewage, he Apple store has run out of ideas. could hear angels singing because That’s when the iPad enters the right before his eyes was a golden high-and-dry scene. Now, you can own an over sized iPod touch box. Photo Courtesy MCT Could it be? Yes, it was! His boys with a unique and completely Kristy Banathy of Elk Grove, Calif., was the first buy the Apple iPad at the Sacramento, on the outside came through. He unexpected name: the iPad! Calif. Apple Store at the Saturday April 3, 2010 launch event. opened the box to find two dozen Geez, who would of thought? golden bottles of syrup. He immedi- Never before was I able to read is put in landfills. networks will consume about 1,963 ately drank every bottle. e-books, watch YouTube videos, The iPad’s battery also lasts 10 billion kilowatts hours of electric- Photos Courtesy MCT Then the syrup sippin’ rapper col- or listen to music on my Mac- hours, making it more battery-ef- ity in 2020. That is more than the Heidi and Spencer Pratt a.ka. lapsed to his death in the muddy wa- Book because this overbearing ficient than a laptop. According to current electricity consumption of “Speidi.” Cause of deaths: double ters of the sewer. keyboard has always been in the Green Living Tips, the battery is re- France, Germany, Canada and Bra- suicide. The Olsen twins. Cause of death: way. And who really needs more usable for other applications even af- zil combined. It’s too late for Heidi Pratt to learn starvation. than 16 gigabytes of space or to ter it has reached the end of its life. Even so, this all doesn’t change anything from the plastic disaster we Fur coats. Bug-eyed sunglasses. run more than one application at Despite its recyclable design and the fact that the mere existence of call Joan Rivers. Her most recent Oversized bags. Mile-high stilettos. a time? ability to conserve battery energy, the iPad is wasteful. Even if it had plastic surgery was enough to trans- Obviously, Kelly Osbourne could The iPad is saving the world the iPad eats at a much larger source no internet access, and thus couldn’t form her deformed Malibu Barbie never look cute wearing these fash- in many ways. With just $500 of power. According to Greenpeace, devour this supposed cloud of inter- body into an unrecognizable Fran- ions. to $700, everybody can own this it accesses an enormous energy- connected energy, we’d still be driv- kenstein. Why? She’s overweight by the essential device that allows you whoring “cloud” of online services, ing our cars to the nearest mall, tex- Even her beloved hubby, Spencer, cruel means of society, of course. to do everything your MacBook which is stamping a larger carbon ting and calling our friends along the couldn’t recognize her. Poor Heidi, This is what Mary Kate and Ash- and iPod touch couldn’t (oh wait, footprint on this planet than previ- way, and walk into the Apple store she felt so unloved she hung herself ley talked and laughed about as they what was that again?) ously expected. to fish out a credit card that hasn’t with a noose she fashioned with her shared a small bowl of green leaves He went on to rant about how his Another proclaimed feat is that Basically, when any iPad owner already been maxed out. Hello, debt! size 00 designer dresses. at dinner in the swankiest New York Amazon-like former-volleyball star this is an essentially “green” prod- watches a YouTube video, reads an Hello, failing economy! Spencer didn’t shed a tear over her City restaurant. girlfriend, Victoria Prince, is way uct. It includes eco-friendly fea- email or downloads an e-book, it is Of course, I’m caught up in this death until the tabloids stopped tak- hotter than Spears would ever be. tures such as an enclosure made reaching up into a network of en- internet mess just as much as any- ing photos of him and his beard that She was so upset that she threw her from recycled aluminum, power- ergy utilized by millions of intercon- body, and I am also a victimized emulates an albino Sasquatch’s pubic Grammy she so deservingly won for saving LED displays (as opposed nected websites that are streaming, owner of Apple products. Don’t get area. best dance recording for “Toxic” out to LCD), mercury-free back- networking, storing, emailing and me wrong, they’re incredibly conve- Turns out without Heidi, there the window. She jumped through lighting and an arsenic-free dis- much, much more. nient. Still, the iPad is merely a re- is no Spencer. He was so angry he the window and drove to the near- play glass. Meanwhile, the entire Greenpeace’s report “Make IT gurgitation of of preexisting Apple stormed into Us Weekly’s headquar- est club. product is not made with PVC, Green: Cloud Computing and its products, thus making it a waste of ters and screamed, “The Beatles were As the valet helped her out of her a chemical commonly found in Contribution to Climate Change” time and resources, additionally sig- never bigger than Jesus, but I am! If car, exuding the class she is known computer power chords, which shows that at this rate, this cloud of nifying that the company has run you don’t want me now, my soul will for, dozens of photographers began releases toxic compounds when it data centers and telecommunication out of ideas. haunt this newsroom forever!” Then snapping away. he shot himself. You guessed it! Us Weekly had been saving the Her Britney was showing (tabloid bubbly for when it would publish jargon for what is exposed when its Pulitzer Prize-deserving story classy ladies “forget” to wear pant- on Brangelina adopting their next “Can you believe our waitress ies). child, but as soon as the trigger was asked us what dressing we want?” She danced commando-style with pulled, the entire staff started -pop Mary Kate asked. “What a ditz! every guy in the club, chugged a ping bottles. Doesn’t she know salad dressing has, case of Pabst Blue Ribbon and left “Ding dong! Speidi’s dead! Sing like, a million calories?” just before she was drunk enough to it high, sing it low! Let them know “I know! What a heffer. Maybe drag her last dance partner/victim to Speidi’s dead!” they sang. she should lay off the dressing on Vegas to get married. So it was no delusional fairytale her salad!” Ashley said as they stared The next day, the tabloids- re romance after all, but a true suicidal at their waitress who couldn’t have luctantly decided to throw ethics Romeo and Juliet tale. been over 115 pounds. out the window. Britney’s Britney Lil’ Wayne. Cause of death: syr- “I couldn’t believe she put lemon – this time without a star covering up overdose. in our waters! I’m pretty sure lemon her nude area in print – was on the Where there’s a will there’s a way. juice has at least a few calories. Can cover of every magazine. Mothers you imagine what that could do to covered their children’s eyes as they my figure?” Mary Kate exclaimed. darted past magazine stands at gro- The two walking skeletons left and cery stores. walked to their nearby penthouse. Jamie Lynn Spears, who infa- They sat in their kitchen thinking mously became pregnant at 16, was about what they should have for the first to inform her sister of the breakfast the next morning. news. “Let’s not be silly,” Ashley said. “You are such a whore, Brit!” she “We shared an egg for breakfast two screamed over the phone. days ago. According to our diet, Britney was so upset she grabbed we’re not supposed to have breakfast the razor in her bathroom and began for five more days.” shaving her head. “Well I’m actually a little hungry,” She was so angry, the razor Mary Kate said. “I know the perfect slipped. Oops, she did it again, but snack!” this time it had gone horribly wrong The twins dashed to their - bath (or right?). She accidentally cut an room and greedily snorted lines of artery in her neck. Blood spewed ev- cocaine off the bathroom sink.- Af erywhere until there was none left in ter trying on a dozen hideous, but her body. “chic,” outfits that made them look The pop princess died at 28, and like grandmothers, they went to the was first to become part of Holly- trendiest club in town. wood’s latest and trendiest club: The “Lindsay Lohan ain’t got nothin’ 28 Club. 10 April 8, 2010 Big expectations for the ‘Blue Crew’ this season A long World Series Olmo is sure the Dodgers won’t “I expect Clayton Kershaw or even make it to the playoffs this sea- Chad Billingsley as starting pitchers drought has Dodger fans son. for opening day,” Sanchez said. hopeful for a comeback “We have an awesome lineup this Sanchez believes that Torre started season and there is plenty of time the season with pitcher Vicente Pa- By victoria graciano-Guerreo to pick up a pitcher that will get us dilla because of his experience. Daily Titan Staff Writer there,” said liberal arts major Isaac Picking up a new pitcher will not [email protected] Sanchez. hurt the team, Sanchez said. Even with the A pitcher like Which team has reached the post court battle be- Pedro Martinez, season three consecutive years and tween owner Frank Despite not who is a free agent, won the National League West divi- H. McCourt Jr. winning a World Series will be a perfect sion for the last two consecutive sea- and Dodgers CEO since 1988, the Dodgers pick up, he added. “ “ sons, but has not won a World Series Jamie McCourt, “The Dodgers since the '80s? the Dodgers’ goal continute to have the are expected to If you guessed the Los Angeles is to put a cham- highest attendence in win the National Dodgers, you’re right. pionship team on the Major Leagues. League West title Despite not winning a World the field. again this year,” Series since 1988, the Dodgers con- After general Figueroa said. tinue to have the highest fan atten- manager Ned Col- Figueroa is also dance in the Major Leagues. letti hired Joe Torre Nov. 1, 2007, a Dodger hopeful for this season and MLB.com reported that the the Dodgers have been able to make she believes, with Manny Ramirez, Dodgers drew over 3.7 million fans it to the postseason, winning their they can reach the postseason again. at Dodger Stadium last season, with division in back-to-back seasons. The Dodgers picked up Ramirez an average of 46,400 fans per game. “That is what you call leadership,” in 2008, but even with Ramirez’s However, the Dodgers did finish said art major Sabrina Figueroa. power was not enough to put the the 2009 regular season with the Figueroa, 27, has been a Dodger Philadelphia Phillies away in 2008 best record in the National League fan since the third grade. and 2009 in the NLCS. for the first time since 1983. After a rough 11-5 loss on the sea- All around campus, hopeful fans So, will the Dodgers actually get son opener to the Pittsburgh Pirates, proudly wear their Dodger caps. to the World Series this season? fans around campus are hopeful for “Their bullpen will kill them their favorite team. down the stretch towards the end Sanchez believes his team will A look into a Dodgers’ training ses- of the season,” said business major make a comeback in their home sta- sion: dailytitan.com/dodgertrain photo courtesy MCT Luke Olmo. dium. Dodgers’ pitcher Clayton Kershaw delivers a pitch in the first inning during an exhibition against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. Titan offense dominates Waves By cort tofoya ran around from behind the goal five minutes left to play, allowing the Daily Titan Staff Writer and slammed the ball past the goal- Titans to cruise to the win at 7-4. [email protected] keeper. Pepperdine answered back Taylor Hucka, 18-year-old com- Remaining with a score of their own just before munications major, attended the The California State Fuller- the period ended. game to watch her friend play. Games: ton men’s lacrosse team competed The second period was a physical “This is my first game. I like it, it’s against Pepperdine University in a one, with both teams called for mul- intense. I might go to another game home game Wednesday night for a tiple penalties. if it’s warmer,” Hucka said. 7-4 victory. One shot by the Titans was so Estimated attendance for the 4/10 The Waves (3-5), who are tied for close that it hit the post before game was 50 people, mostly parents @ San Diego fourth place in the Southern Lacrosse bouncing back into play. of the players and CSUF students. Conference, could not contain an CSUF scored on a great pass right The game was delayed 30 minutes offensive surge by the Titans. through the defense that set up for because Pepperdine’s team was stuck The match was close up until the an easy goal by the Waves’ defend- in traffic. 4/13 fourth period, when the Titans blew ers. Titan Head Coach Kyle Morri- Marymount College the game open by scoring three goals At halftime, the score was tied at son talked about what challenges lie within minutes of each other. 2-2. ahead for his team. Prior to the game, Titan Assistant In the third period, another CSUF “At this point in the season... Coach Matt Cukro talked about shot bounced off the post. we have three league games left. It 4/17 how his team needed to get back to However, the team did score when looks like we’ll finish 7-0 in league @ UC Irvine basics. one Titan sprinted and moved to the play,” Morrison said. “The other two “We had a week and a half since right side of the field, attracted three teams we’re playing we know pretty our last game. So we practiced a lot defenders and passed it back to the well. We have them scouted. Our on fundamentals and trying to run middle of the field for a shot on an toughest game will be against Loyola 4/18 through our offenses and defenses,” open net. Marymount University.” @ Loyola Marymount he said. Heading into the fourth period, LMU’s men’s lacrosse team is The Titans controlled most of the both teams were tied at three a ranked in the top 10 in the nation. first period play, keeping the ball in piece. CSUF is now 8-4 and undefeated 4/23 Pepperdine territory. The Titans had other plans, as in league play. photo By nick marley/Daily Titan Photo Editor They played patiently on offense they rattled off three consecutive The team plays again April 10 at 7 Occidental Junior JR Grubert makes a spin move around a Pepperdine defender and scores a goal. and scored first when a CSUF player goals to put the game away with just p.m. at the University of San Diego. April 8, 2010 11

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http://www.dailysudoku.com/ 12 April 8, 2010 Gymnast receiving high marks Baker has uplifted the “(As a team, we) encourage each Baker doesn’t only excel in sports, als because she wants to make it to other and help in any way we can,” she also excels in academics. Ac- nationals. If her past performance Titans with another great said Baker, a full-ride athletic schol- cording to Hicks, she has been an accurately represents her skill, then all-around season arship recipient. All-American, maintaining over a there is no doubt that this is a pos- “I wish my team could be there 3.0 GPA each of her three years at sibility. By melissa hoon with me (this weekend at region- CSUF. “Alaina is a hard worker and Daily Titan Asst. Opinion Editor als).” During warm-ups at practice, competitor and has the ability to [email protected] With a qualifying regional average Baker blends into the background. excel under pressure,” said teammate of 9.840, Baker is typically the high- Teammates and coaches say this is Melanie Yamabe, 20, sophomore This weekend, Cal State Fuller- est score on the floor, Titan Head just Alaina being Alaina. accounting major. “Pressure always ton junior gymnast Alaina Baker Coach Jill Hicks said. “Alaina is the same every single makes her succeed.” will represent the Titans in the 2010 According to the Collegiate Gym- day. Nothing ever changes with Baker attributes her success to the NCAA Women’s Gymnastics West nastics Informa- her,” Hicks said. support of her parents, who travel Regional at UCLA on April 10 at 6 tion Center as of “But when we from Missouri to watch all of her p.m. April 5, on floor, She (Alaina) loves compete, she’s a meets. Her teammates admit that it’s

She will compete against five Baker is ranked to compete, she gets warrior with this easy to support her because she is so women in an all-around competi- 73 out of 500 in “ tiger attitude.” supportive of them. tion in hopes to advance to nationals the country, 15 good grades and she Hicks said “Alaina comes in everyday ready later this month. of 70 in the re- “ that Baker has to work hard. She makes things look Baker, 21, health science major of gion and No. 8 doesn’t complain. improved since effortless because it always comes Oak Grove, Mo., is not your typical all-around in the – Jill Hicks last year and has natural for her,” Jay said. “She is a loud and proud star athlete. Team- west region. head coach added a new skill quiet teammate, but if you need mates say she is timid, but is the Baker has been on the beam, and something from her, she is always backbone of the team. a gymnast since is at a career-high there for you. We can always count “Alaina is quiet but never fails to age three, and notes that it’s nice to on the vault. on her to hit her routines and do work hard,” Assistant Coach Eilea have had her hard work pay off. She said Baker knows it will take well in competitions.” Selesky-VanScoy said. “She knows She hopes to become involved in her best to get to nationals. Baker seems to already possess the she needs to lead the team and rep- health education at a high school Practicing 12 to 15 hours per week skills she needs to do well in region- resent.” or hospital, and though she doesn’t and with her sense of dedication and als and advance to nationals, and According to 20-year-old student plan to continue in gymnastics after focus, Baker has what it takes to ad- the support she has from everyone assistant coach and former teammate college, she said she has enjoyed her vance, according to Hicks. around her might just be the extra Britney Jay, the Titans struggled un- time as a gymnast. “In every sport, there are certain factor to take her to the top. til Baker’s strong floor routine dur- “It’s been a lot of fun,” Baker said. athletes who rise to the occasion,” “Alaina is a joy to have on this ing the Western Athletic Conference “College gymnastics is not as stress- Hicks said, “And in this case, that’s team. She loves to compete, she gets Championships March 27. ful as club gymnastics, and it’s more Alaina.” good grades and she doesn’t com- Her performance changed the team-oriented because you get to Don’t be fooled by Baker’s mod- plain,” Hicks said. “She’s the dream photo By chad uemera/For the Daily Titan team’s mood. help each other.” esty. She said she’s excited for region- athlete.” Junior gymnast Alaina Baker gets ready for practice in Titan Gym on April 6. CALDWELL DYSON: CALLED ON FOR MISSION AT THE INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION UNTIL SEPT. From Page 1 space walk, reported Record Gazette “Tracy was a really hard worker, According to JSC, the CSUF staff writer David James Heiss. very dedicated, as a student and alumna was accepted into the NASA At the ISS, the astronauts joined The CSUF Web site indicated athlete,” said CSUF track and field astronaut program in 1998 and by three crewmembers: Russian cosmo- that the crew will also be conducting Head Coach John Elders. “That was 1999, she was testing the Russian naut and space station commander drills in preparation for emergency just part of her personality.” software and hardware for the ISS. Oleg Kotov, American astronaut and situations, in addition to running During her time her CSUF, she In 2000, Caldwell Dyson won the flight engineer Timothy J. Creamer daily checks of the water purification won the Lyle Wallace Award in 1993 Superior Accomplishment Award and Japan Aerospace Exploration system, air leaks and air circulation for her service in the CSUF chemis- and in 2001 the NASA Go the Extra Agency astronaut and flight engineer fans rechecked. try department and was a Big West Mile Award. Soichi Noguchi, who have all inhab- The crew is also in charge of man- scholar athlete in 1989-91, accord- The California native made her ited the space station since Dec. 19, aging three space shuttles, including ing to NASA Johnson Space Center first venture into space in 2007 that the Canadian Broadcast Company the Discovery, which is transporting (JSC) site. only lasted 12 days and 18 hours. reported. over seven tons of research equip- “(Big West Scholars) have to main- “Having someone from CSUF Caldwell Dyson is set to install ment and supplies. tain a 3.0 beyond a certain number who is working on a space station a grapple on the Functional Cargo Caldwell Dyson graduated from of units, and be a regular participant with NASA gives the school a good Block of the station, which will be CSUF in 1993 earning a bachelor’s on the team,” said Elders. reputation,” said 19-year-old busi- accessorized with a robotic arm in degree in chemistry. Afterwards, Caldwell Dyson at- ness major Peter Albertine. the future. While at CSUF, Caldwell Dyson tended UC Davis, continuing her Caldwell Dyson will complete photo courtesy titan media relations This assignment will involve participated on the track and field education and receiving a doctorate her mission at the ISS and return to NASA astronaut Tracy Caldwell Dyson graduated from CSUF in 1993. Caldwell Dyson taking a six-hour team as a sprinter and long jumper. in chemistry in 1997. Earth Sept. 16.