Vol. 88 Issue 17 September 30, 2010 Monarques WHAT’S INSIDE rule at Becker OPINION Devil’s Advocate: Global Portland-based band performs at warming a threat? Becker Amphitheater ........................................5 See MONARQUES, page 6 DETOUR RATATAT wows fans with highly-charged stage show Transfer Students ........................................7 get a new path SPORTS New bill ensures community college Men’s rugby club at full tilt students admission to CSUs in a new division See BILL, page 2 ......................................10 dailytitan.com The Student Voice of California State University, Fullerton Professor ONLINE recognized www.dailytitan.comEXCLUSIVES nationally Multimedia Faculty member was elected into the College of Fellows CARMEN VARNER For the Daily Titan Tighten Those Dennis Gaschen is one of three faculty members from the College of Stomachs Up Communications to ever be selected See what CSUF Scan to view into the College of Fellows by the students think Public Relations Society of America. about the lap New inductees are inducted into band procedure the College of Fellows during the at dailytitan. PRSA International Conference held com/lap-band Oct. 16 to 19 in Washington D.C. and receive a gold medallion. “I owe the PRSA a lot. It helped advance my career and lead to an op- portunity in teaching,” said Gaschen, who began lecturing at Cal State Ful- Vampires lerton in 1994. Being inducted into the College of Fellows is a rare accomplishment; only take fans 14 people across the United States Courtesy of Brittany McCall were selected this year. In order to be for a ride A woman passes out equal handful amounts of beans and rice to the people of the Bamachan Village in Haiti. The shipment of rice and beans were picked up from a hanger in the considered as a Fellow, one must either Dominican Republic. be nominated or apply for themselves. MIMI CASTELLANOS “The recognition Dennis is receiv- Staff Writer ing is a great honor,” said Rick Pullen, dean of the College of Communica- Commitment to Haiti in question tions. “His professionalism shows New York natives Vampire Week- through in whatever he does.” end can produce lovable genre-bend- BROOKE MCCALL Ten miles away, in the Bamachan village, a line something we have committed to.” Applicants for the College of Fel- ing albums, beyond a doubt that they For the Daily Titan formed. About 1,700 people, both young and old, Haiti experienced a 7.0 earthquake Jan. 12, lows have criteria they are expected can put on what is defined as a show. gathered to receive the supplies of rice and beans 2010. The Haitian government reported that to meet and surpass. They must be a With expectations high, the quartet from the recent shipment. A woman from the vil- over 1 million people were left homeless and an- member of the PRSA and be Accred- of Columbia graduates delivered at “Manje, manje (Food, food)!” voices cried. lage stood in a pick-up truck bed as she carefully other 230,000 were estimated to have been killed. ited in Public Relations (APR) with at the Hollywood Bowl Sept. 26. Over The sounds of propellers roared as a small pri- measured the portion sizes, one small handful of There was an estimated $7.8 billion in losses re- least 20 years of experience. Gaschen 1,000 fans, many clad in brightly vately owned airplane flew into the Les Cayes rice and one small handful of beans. This would ported for the country. began his career at CSUF teaching an colored polo T-shirts, cut-off skinny Airport in Haiti. Hungry and desperate spectators only temporarily satisfy their hunger. “Honestly, the most I can say (about Haiti) is introduction to public relations class. pants and TOMS Shoes, composed a shoved and pushed outside the wired fence as they In response to the Haiti earthquake, billions in that I haven’t heard much of anything after the He has been actively involved in pub- sea of vibrant colors filling up the out- watched rice and beans being unloaded off the air- fundraising money has been pledged and collected, first month after the earthquake,” said Erich Fin- lic relations field for 30 years and writ- door stadium. planes. but very little has actually made its way to people. kle, a 21-year-old English major. “Occasionally, ten at least 85 articles about the public Openers, The Very Best, started at This load of food would not be nearly enough There is speculation on where the money has gone someone important will come on TV in a com- relations profession. 7:30 p.m. with a fluid mix of African to feed the people of this town. The small private and why so little progress has been made in Haiti. mercial asking for donations. There’s a general Those who apply must exhibit su- harmonies and indie-dance beats, planes were the main form of supply transport Alexander Murphy, an 18-year-old freshman lack of information on what the current status perb professional capability in the cranking up a party-like atmosphere. to the cities surrounding Port-au-Prince, because majoring in biology at Cal State Fullerton, thinks it.” practice and teaching of public rela- many roads that leave the main port city had been that a good job has been done with the Haiti relief According to the United Nations, over 130 tions, advance and contribute to the See REVIEW, page 7 destroyed. efforts, but feels promises have not been kept. countries have pledged a total of $10 billion to profession and community through “We need to com- the immediate and long-term aid of Haiti. The service, and leadership and serve as a mit to certain promises largest pledges come from Europe, United States, role model in the profession and the we’ve made to Haiti,” Spain, Canada, World Bank, France and Brazil. community. Murphy said. “It’s not right to forget about See HAITI, page 4 See GASCHEN, page 2 Student population to increase ALLY BORDAS Staff Writer While the effects of the statewide budget cuts have been felt by the Cali- fornia community, the Cal State Uni- versity is about to admit 30,000 more students for the winter and spring 2011 terms throughout the 23 Cal State University campuses. “The mission of the CSU is to educate California’s students and de- spite the uncertainty surrounding the budget, we need to provide services as best as we can,” said CSU Chancellor ALAYNA DURAN / Staff Photographer Charles B. Reed.” We remain opti- Men’s soccer team storms the field after a stunning victory in overtime against UC Santa Barbara. mistic that the legislature is commit- ted to higher education and that the MARK SAMALA / Photo Editor final budget will restore the necessary With over 30,000 students being accepted into the CSU system this spring, the Titans defeat Gauchos in overtime funding to the CSU. The restoration Admissions and Records Office could see a spike in traffic. of funding is vital to allow us to serve ELLIOT COOK the attack most of the half and had 11 shots total in the these students.” funding through the use of employee classes for students.” Staff Writer first period, five of which were on goal. Forty minutes In 2009 Cal State Fullerton was furloughs and workforce reductions, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger pro- in, UCSB had their best chance of the match. A ball in ranked amongst seven other CSUs as enrollment cuts and increased student posed $306 million of state support mid-air found the foot of junior defender Tim Pontius suffering the worst from lack of fund- fees.” Subsequently, spring enrollment and an additional $60.6 million to go The Cal State Fullerton men’s soccer team couldn’t who put the ball off the left post, inches from giving ing and resources. was put to an abrupt halt, and because towards enrollment funding. have had a tougher opening Big West Conference game. UCSB the lead. “We are doing the best we can to of that there was a “a record number Student Reaction: Playing the No. 17 UC Santa Barbara Gauchos, the Ti- The Titans had a solid chance of their own when red- provide classes and sustain a good of applications and unprecedented de- How do you think this increase in tans were big underdogs. Although the experts picked shirt sophomore defender Jesse Escalante headed a ball learning experience for all students, mand for admission for fall 2010.” students will affect our already large UCSB to win the Big West, the Titans were confident that fell into the hands of UCSB senior goalkeeper Sam despite the suffering budget,” said Erik Fallis said that with the increase in school? and deserved to be, beating UCSB for the first time since Hayden. Whiddon also had another incredible stop to Fallis, media relations specialist for the students comes a little monetary relief. “I think it is going to be hard for stu- 2003, 1-0. end the first half. CSU. “We received a one-time stimulus of dents who are trying to graduate next The Gauchos dominated play from the opening sec- Whiddon was very complimentary of his teammates. The CSU Public Affairs office was federal funds equaling $106 million semester. It is already hard enough onds, possessing the ball with multiple passes and win- Even though the Titans could have lost the game if it quoted alongside Chancellor Reed say- that will go towards faculty payroll. to get classes,” said Dora Armenta, a ning 50-50 balls. Eight minutes into the game, UCSB weren’t for him, Whiddon said it was a total team ef- ing “The CSU has seen massive cuts in Then we can use the CSU dollars to 20-year-old sociology student.