Since 1960 Thursday Volume 85, Issue 40 November 19, 2009 The Student Voice of California State University, Fullerton INSIDE DT AICA Saint Motel tour ends at Becker opens mic on social problems BY JAMIE IGLESIAS FEATURES: Daily Titan Staff Writer [email protected] Archers of CSUF practice in stadium, Issues of race, gender, ethnicity, Page 5 sexual orientation and many oth- ers will be tackled at today’s Rally Against Hate event in the Quad from 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. The Association for Inter-Cul- tural Awareness and Associated Students Inc. are sponsoring the event to bring awareness of hate crimes, discrimination and preju- dice. “We have a bunch of council members within AICA and mul- ticultural clubs who are coming together to squash stereotypes, squash labels and bring awareness to the campus,” said Trina Tan, 19, AICA’s advocacy coordinator. The event will start with re- OPINION: source fair participants from vari- ous backgrounds setting up their No chance for a fair tables in the Quad and providing trial in U.S., Page 6 Photo BY SHRUTI PATEL/Daily Titan Photo Editor students with information about A/J Jackson (guitar/lead vocals), Aaron Sharp (guitar), Greg Erwin (drums) and Dak (bass) from Saint Motel perform their brand of indie rock on the stage of the Becker their culture or organization. Amphitheatre Wednesday as a part of ASI Production’s free concert series. DETOUR, Page 8 The main attraction is the Clothesline Project where people from different cultural organiza- tions on campus write and draw on shirts to express themselves. “Some of the stuff makes you Greek influence spanning throughout CSUF tense, but discrimination still goes on, and different groups that you BY Katelin PAIZ clubs. major, when told the number of In response, executive staffers would not even think of experi- Daily Titan Staff Writer Some of these organizations in- student leaders involved with Greek were happy to offer their take on ence it as well,” said Zohra Latif, [email protected] clude the National Pan-Hellenic organizations. “I think it’s probably the situation. 19, the public relations coordina- Council, which has been approved more indicative of them being able “Honestly, the stuff that we do tor. At a time when Cal State Ful- for $8,465 for to get a large doesn’t affect one person or one The shirts come in a variety of lerton is concerned with campus the 2009-10 n u m b e r group,” said Kathy Ting-Ting Yu, colors and will be hung around the DETOUR: leadership and economic policy, the fiscal year; the of people ASI chief administrative officer and Quad so students will have the op- agendas of student leaders have been Multicultural If you are a member to vote for alumna of one of the Panhellenic Highs and “lows” portunity to see them. put under a microscope. Among the Greek Coun- “of the Greek community, them.” sororities. “The decisions we make AICA events coordinator Sa- of the Sanrio super- factors being examined is Associ- cil, which has Fellow affect the entire school. I know it brena McDonald, 20, attended the star, Page 10 ated Students Inc.’s longstanding been approved you are more likely to get CSUF stu- sounds like we have the power to event last year, and her favorite as- relationship with fraternities and for $10,880; involved not only in just dent Jessica (affect policy in favor of Greek or- pect was the Clothesline Project. sororities. the Panhellen- M e r r i a m , ganizations), but we actually don’t.” “There were words there and While many students remain ic, which has ASI but the other clubs, 21, a health Executive staff members are certain things that you never want happy with the policies of ASI, been approved science ma- quick to point out that there are to see, and I appreciated the time DailyTitan.com/polls some have voiced concern over the for $23,470; organizations and areas on jor, also checks and balances involved in the people took to write those things number of student government and Inter-Fra- voiced con- disbursement of funds, which are “ and to put their emotions on the Do you depend on public campus. leaders involved in Greek Life. ternity Coun- cern. designed to prevent any misappro- shirts,” McDonald said. , transportation to get to work ASI’s executive staff is comprised cil, which has – Joseph Lopez “I think priation. In the allocation process, There will also be a “Wall of or school? of six members, five of whom have been approved ASI executive vice president in general every ASI-funded organization sub- Prejudice” and a “Wall of Hope” been involved in Greek Life. Three for $16,035, it’s hard for mits a budget according to its needs. where students will be able to 65% NO of them are active members and two according to anyone not The budget goes to various parts of write their experiences and com- have served as presidents of their ASI’s 2009-10 involved in ASI, including the Finance Com- ments. “The Wall of Progress” fraternities. budget. the Greek Life to get into the stu- mittee, the Board of Directors, the will show the advances society has 25% YES As student leaders, the executive “(ASI) would definitely favor to- dent government,” Merriam said. “I ASI President and ultimately to made since the 1960s. board is involved in the process of ward the Greeks for sure,” said Mi- know I’ve had friends who tried and Sylvia Mendez, who was the allocating funds to ASI-sponsored chael Rodriguez, 23, an economics it was really difficult.” See GREEK INFLUENCE, Page 2 young girl involved in the 1946 Mendez v. Westminster desegre- 10% Occasionally gation case, is one of the speakers Titans collect toys for children who will share her experience with segregation and discrimination. in need this holiday season Cal State Fullerton sociology professors Angelique Harris and BY Susannah BlaKEY leged children from the Orange Carter Rakovski will discuss socio- For the Daily Titan County area to go camping in Big logical perspectives of prejudice Stay connected to the [email protected] Bear. CSUF students, trained as attitudes, and Associate Dean of Daily Titan on: counselors, volunteer their time to Student Life Esiquio R. Uballe One way to celebrate the holidays Camp Titan. The children are in- will discuss immigration issues. is by giving a gift to the Titan Toy vited back to CSUF in December to Throughout the event, students Drive, a benefit for underprivileged celebrate the holiday season. will have the chance to speak out, children. The toy drive is a way for students write of their experiences and Students can participate in the to give back to their community, said write a pledge on a heart-shaped toy drive, which runs through Dec. Christina Median, 22, a senior stu- piece of pink, green or yellow-col- WEATHER 10, by selecting the name of a child dent manager of the TSU Informa- ored paper. aged 7 – 14 from the Titan Toy dis- tion and Services and human services These pledges will go up on the TODAY TOMorrow play in the Titan Student Union and major. “It’s a way to give back to our PHOTO BY JEFF lambert/Daily Titan Staff Photographer “Wall of Hope,” and each person campus. I know we are busy with our will get a flower to represent their donating a gift that is suitable for the Shown are the collected toys on display in the TSU before they are gift wrapped. child’s age. classes and we don’t have time to do commitment, Tan said. The toy drive, which has been community service, so it’s a way for children. At the party, the children with the nametag of the child they An open microphone will be a part of Cal State Fullerton for 18 all students to come together and open their presents in the TSU, and are sponsoring. Skawin said that gifts available at the event, and stu- years, is coordinated by the TSU In- serve the community as a whole.” those whose names are drawn receive should be limited to toys; no per- dents will be encouraged to come High: 74° High: 72° formation and Services group and Students can donate money as well bikes. sonalized gifts or clothing should be up and share their experiences Camp Titan. Each year, the goal of as gifts. Monetary donations will go English major Joshua Rodriguez, donated. dealing with discrimination. Low: 48° Low: 50° the drive is to collect as many gifts toward buying bicycles to be given 21, participates in the drive because Medina said that the main goal McDonald will be on the stage Sunny Partly Cloudy as possible for the children. “Last away during a drawing at a holiday he can relate to the childrens’ situ- of the toy drive is to make the day most of the time to try to get stu- year we had 778 toys, and each child party for the kids. Target offers the ation. “I grew up in a low income special for the children. “We want to dents to come up and share their received five gifts, which was really toy drive a discount on the bikes. neighborhood, and I like to help out make their holidays better. I know experiences. CONTACT US nice,” said Pamela Skawin, the Infor- To make the day more festive, people in the same situation when- that with the recession going on, “This event will open students’ Main line: (657) 278-3373 mation and Services manager.