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The TSU Underground has it all the day of the tournament and begins at 7 a.m. The first tournament is slated for Sept. 3. “It always fills up,” Myers said. Titan Bowl and Billiards also hosts table tennis and billiard tourBy john Synco naments. A Madden NFL 2009 Daily Titan Web Editor news@dailytitan.com tournament will be held on Sept. 17 in the Titan Gaming Center. The Underground, situated on “This is definitely the place to be,” the bottom floor of the Titan Stu- said Bryan Wright, 25, a Titan Bowl dent Union, houses an area for stu- and Billiards event manager and dents to play, relax, study, create and graduate student. “It’s a good place volunteer. for people who want to have fun or In the Titan Bowl and Billiards for enthusiasts who want to work section of the Underground there on their game, but be careful–you are eight bowling can spend a lot lanes, 12 pool more time down tables, two pinghere than you pong tables and would think.” a few big-screen According to televisions. the brochure, In addition, anyone may use there is the Tithe facility, intan Arcade room cluding staff, and the Titan – Bryan Wright, faculty and comGaming Center, munity memEvent Manager which features bers, but in order six X-Box 360’s. to obtain a stu“Titan Bowl and Billiards is a dent discount for bowling, billiards, place for students to relieve stress, table tennis and X-Box game rentals relax and have fun with their friends a valid student identification card is when they want to take a break from required. their studies,” said Garrett Myers, Those interested in private use 21, a Titan Bowl and Billiards desk of the facility may call the reservaattendant. tions desk at (714) 278-5856. The Additional features include board hours are Monday through Thursgame checkouts, locker rentals, day from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday vending machines and tournaments, from 7 a.m. to midnight, Saturday according to the brochure. from noon to midnight and closed Myers said the Texas Hold’em on Sunday. poker tournaments are the most More information can be found popular. They are limited to 40 peo- at http://titanbowl.fullerton.edu. ple each week, but are free to enter. See TSU, Page 4 Registration for the event is on
Bottom floor of the Titan Student Union offers both fun and relaxation
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By John Synco/Daily Titan Web Editor The Underground has a variety of games and equipment, including many popular arcade games for people to play when not in class.
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By John Synco/Daily Titan Web Editor In addition to all of the Tv’s and arcades, the Underground has traditional games such as ping pong and billiards available to all.
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How to avoid CSUF’s crowded parking lots Car pooling, bike loans, U-Pass, and discounted Metrolink passes are offered to help students by veronica espinoza
Daily Titan Assistant News Editor news@dailytitan.com
Cal State Fullerton hopes to eliminate parking congestion by having students, faculty and staff utilize its many transportation services. Programs like the CSUF car pool, bus program and bike loan were created to provide alternatives to students who drive alone. These transportation services can reduce commuting costs and are environmentally friendly. Benjamin Price, a transportation programs analyst who works for CSUF’s Parking and Transportation Services, said that car pooling is an efficient way to fight high gas prices. CSUF implemented the car pool program more than four years ago and each semester more students See Transportation, Page 6
By Veronica Espinoza/Daily Titan Assistant News Editor With bike racks conveniently stationed all over the campus, biking is easy, environmentally friendly, and an excellent alternative to the Cal State Fullerton parking lots.
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“We allow one free group event for registered clubs or groups on campus,” Wright said. “(They should) use it wisely.” Just down the hall from the Titan Bowl and Billiards, past the air hockey table and the campus pub, is the Fireside Lounge. Depending on whether or not someone is banging away at the public piano, this area is reserved for people who desire a place to relax or study. A little further down the hall is the Meditation Room. According to a placard on the wall students using this room should, “Please respect the intent of this space by refraining from eating, sleeping, using personal computers or other such activities.” Students will find the Graphic Services room located further down the hall. A multitude of design services are offered here for a fee, but students are allowed to use the facility to create projects of their own. “Any student can come in here and use the equipment for projects,” said Nicole Concepcion, 24, a graduate student and production manager in the facility. According to the brochure, services include banner and button making, computer graphics, illustration and poster mounting. In addition, there are Macintosh computers available for use and students may receive help designing resumes. The Graphic Services room is open 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Friday, according to its Web page. Next door to Graphic Services is the Volunteer and Service Center. “We are the place on campus if you want to get involved in social justice, community or service learning,” said Paul Saiedi, 28, a graduate American Studies student. “We provide volunteer opportunities from environmental conservation and restoration to working with children, teaching literacy and promoting blood drives.” The brochure states students may volunteer through student-run projects or through outside agencies. Many fliers and posters advertising volunteer opportunities adorns the wall just inside the entrance. “This is a great place to find academic internships,” Saiedi said. “This is [also] a good place for students who volunteered in high school and want to continue to volunteer in college.”
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Saving money and looking good Thrifty chic is the latest fashion trend for the stylish, poor college student Cardigan: $25
Shoes: $ $10
by michael Thiele
Daily Titan Photo Editor news@dailytitan.com
In a time when students are bombarded with rising expenses, from tuition costs to gas prices, more and more students have resorted to different ways of saving money. A trend on the rise is purchasing clothes from thrift and secondhand stores. For many, gone are the times when back-to-school shopping meant an all-day trip to the local mall with a hefty bill from stores like Hollister and Nordstrom’s in tow. Now, stores like Buffalo Exchange and Goodwill are all the rage as this trend of “Thrifty Chic” becomes ever more popular. Recent economic woes, increased prices, and a declining job market are the major culprits in the emergence of this new craze. With the jump in cost for necessities such as gas and food, not to mention the never-ending rise of tuition, rising expenses have forced students to be a little frugal in other areas of their life. They did not put up much of a fight, though, as the trend has caught on like wildfire.
Belt: $5
Crystal Burns, store manager of the Fullerton Buffalo Exchange, said she attributes the influx of shoppers to Buffalo Exchange’s commitment to the community and its recycled fashion outlook. And with its two-year anniversary coming up in September, Burns said that people are still learning what kind of store Buffalo Exchange is and what they are about. Cassia Gable, 24, who majored in interior design at Cal State Northridge, has been a loyal thriftychic follower for almost five years. She goes for the unbeatable value and almost guaranteed promise of finding at least one unique and special piece. “It (thrifty chic) provides an eclectic selection of clothing that
Shirt: $10
Cardigan: $15
Shoes: $15
suits my style very well,” Gable said. Shoppers need to be cautious, “And you can’t though. Just bebeat the rush of cause it is inexfinding a highpensive does not end brand item mean one has to for a fraction of be gung-ho and the cost.” buy everything Danylko Zachthat you are rearczuk, 24, who motely interestrecently graduated in. ed from Cal State Cassia warns Fullerton, has that people must also been a thrift always use disand vintage store cretion when fanatic for the shopping at past five years. bargain stores. Like most – Cassia Gable, If it does not fit people, he goes right or you feel Thrift shopper for the variety of indecisive about styles of clothing a certain item, at an affordable price. then it is usually best to let it go.
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Dress: $15
Jacket: $25
Pants: $20 The time of mindless splurging on school clothes seems to be coming to a standstill. And it is a standstill that will remain until the economy gets back on the upswing. Until then, thrifty chic is here to stay. Where to shop on a budget: Buffalo Exchange on Harbor Boulevard in Fullerton, Out of Vogue on Commonwealth Avenue in Fullerton, Nordstrom Rack on Imperial Highway in Brea, College Plaza Goodwill Store and Donation Center on Chapman Avenue in Fullerton, It’s New To You Thrift Shop on Orangethorpe Avenue in Fullerton, H&M in Brea Mall, The Salvation Army on Raymond Avenue in Fullerton, Old Navy on Brea Boulevardd in Brea.
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Campus dining options Transportation: by austen montero
Daily Titan Opinion Editor news@dailytitan.com
As anyone who has ever registered for classes can tell you, it’s hard to get the perfect schedule. Sometimes classes are scheduled nearly back-toback and are on the opposite side of the campus. Other times, the class you need creates a three or four-hour gap in your schedule. It is not always enough time to drive home and relax before having to come back and battle parking before your next class. These hours are whittled away with phone calls and absent-minded studying, plagued by pain in the pit of your stomach. For you freshmen who have not lived away from home – that’s hunger, go eat. And for the upperclassmen that have lived away from home – that’s still hunger, go eat. Use this guide to grab a snack when rushing across campus or to sit down and relax when you have
time to kill. Nutwood Cafe: Located on the first floor of College Park, the only CSUF building located across Nutwood Avenue, this quaint cafe serves everything from bagels to wraps to patty melts. The prices are reasonable and the portions are large. It also brews Starbucks Coffee for those that need an extra kick to get them through their next class. Langsdorf Express: Essentially Nutwood Cafe’s sister restaurant. It offers many of the same foods at similar prices to those of Nutwood Cafe. Located at the top of the stairs on the second floor of Langsdorf Hall. The Brief Stop: Also located in LH on the second floor, it offers snacks along with Scantrons and other various items needed for class. Carl’s Jr.: This is one of the few fast food chain restaurants on campus. It’s nestled among University Hall, LH and the new Steven G. Mihaylo Hall. They remodeled over summer and feature a full menu along with three new plasma-screen TV’s. Aloha Java: Located between UH and the Humanities and Social Sciences building, it’s an easy
stop in the morning. It carries a variety of hot and cold coffee and tea. On the other side of the HSS building and next to the Education Classroom building are a few small shacks where smoothies, coffee and snacks are sold. Titan Student Union: The food court located on the ground floor has a variety of food services that include: Busy Bee, Juice it Up!, Green Burrito, Titan Grill and Togo’s. There is also the Garden Cafe with tables and chairs set up for leisurely meals. Round Table Pizza: Located in the TSU Underground, it has several pizzas to choose from. And what goes best with pizza? Beer. Yes, Round Table Pizza is one of two places on campus that serves alcohol. There isn’t a huge selection of beer, but Round Table Pizza still serves as a great place to relax between classes. I advise you not to spend your whole break there, as going to your next class intoxicated would not be wise. Most of the eateries have some sort of rewards system that will benefit you in the long run–it is in your best interest to ask! Most of them also take debit and credit cards, making it convenient for everyone.
Rec center give students fitness options CSUF students, faculty, staff, and community members eligible to join by Muey Saephanh
Daily Titan Assistant News Editor news@dailytitan.com
The Student Recreation Center is a place where students, faculty and staff can enjoy a facility that can help improve their health, fitness and lifetime well-being. The two-story building opened late last spring and is fully equipped with exercise equipment and rooms that can be utilized for fitness classes by faculty, staff, alumni and campus community members. There are two studios for drop-in fitness classes
and a weight room on the first floor. There are also two full basketball courts and another court for volleyball or badminton. Additionally, there are two cardio rooms with different equipment inside. One has a community workout room-feel to it because there is one television set and it must be shared. The other cardio room has individual television screens on each treadmill and stair machine. “There are many types of equipment to use including three types of bikes, treadmills, and steppers, cross trainers, rowers and arm ergometers for cardiovascular training,” Alison Wittwer, SRC’s assistant director to programs, said. “For strength training there are free weights, dumbbells, three kinds of selectorized
machines and functional training machines called HumanSport. We also have bands, medicine balls, balance devices and a stretching and core area.” The SRC also features a martial arts studio and a spin studio. The spin studio is not available to students unless they are taking the drop-in fitness class. There is also a rock wall available to all members. “Everyone gets a free chance to try out the wall, but if they decide to continue using the wall, they must take a class or pass a test to be certified to use the wall without an instructor,” Natalie Camacho, 22, a SRC’s building manager, said. Another amenity of the SRC is its See Rec Center, Page 7
Numerous ways to beat traffic From Page 3
tion Authority U-pass bus program have taken advantage of it. The stu- is also available to CSUF students, dent car pool zone can be found in faculty and staff. Lot E. It is a designated car pool This program allows CSUF area with two rows of parking spaces members to ride the bus free of cost that are reserved for students with by swiping their TitanCard once on car pool permits. board. Transportation services started “You get your TitanCard encoded accepting fall car pool permit reg- at the TitanCard office ... it’s good istration Aug. 1 and have already any day of the week on any of the enrolled 80 students into the pro- OCTA buses,” Cadena said. gram. The U-pass has also been extended “The incentive to express routes, for students is the which service lolocation of the cations such as parking,” Kristen Chino Hills and Cadena, parking Pomona. services manager, “Trying to said. find a parking Transportation spot is stressful,” services received said Amber Reid, a high volume of a kinesiology calls the first day major and user of registration. In of the OCTA – Amber Reid, bus program. “I the past, the car CSUF Student pooling program would definitely has averaged up recommend that to 400 students enrolled by the time anyone who doesn’t live too far take the semester began. Students are the bus.” also encouraged to use the car pool For those students who don’t live matching on the transportation site. in OCTA bus routes, CSUF offers Students are able to find other stu- reimbursements for Los Angeles dents in the area who are looking County Metropolitan Transportafor someone to car pool with. tion Authority (Metro) monthly Applications for the car pool passes to students and faculty regisprogram are found online at http:// tered with Parking and Transportaparking.fullerton.edu/Carpool- tion Services. Board. All students need to do is bring Students who live locally are en- their monthly pass each month to couraged to cycle to campus. The the transportation office. bike loan program was designed for Discounted Metrolink passes are students who do not own a bicycle also sold to students by Parking and and choose to borrow one for the Transportation Services. Undergradyear. uate students must have at least 12 Price said university police ad- units to qualify for the discounted opted the program and placed one passes, and graduate students must of its officers, Cpl. Iris Cortes-Valle, have at least six units. in charge of the program, which Qualified students will receive a makes use of the abandoned bikes 25 percent discount on their passes found around campus. if they own a CSUF parking perThe Orange County Transporta- mit, and a 50 percent discount if they do not have a parking permit, Price said. Monthly passes must be purchased by the 10th of the month preceding the month of the pass. For any information about these programs, visit the transportation offices in T-1400 or visit their Web site. “Everything we do for students is designed to give them an out so they aren’t dealing with traffic and parking because parking on campus is a user fee,” Cadena said.
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Trying to find a parking spot is stressful. I would definitely recommend that anyone who doesn’t live too far take the bus.
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Whether eating healthy or digging an early grave, CSUF lets you choose
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outdoor pool, which is monitored by a lifeguard at all times. Student clubs can reserve the pool for special events by contacting the SRC with a week’s notice. Studio rooms can also be reserved
for clubs when they are not being used by scheduled fitness classes. “To register to use the SRC, students and staff must fill out a twopage form, provide their campuswide identification number and get their hand scanned,” Nicole Nicholson, another SRC building man-
The hottest clubs and bars in the O.C. Ten spots that offer a spectrum of music and drinks for all budgets by nate jackson
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1. The Continental Room The small but swanky lounge in downtown Fullerton has become quite a beloved hot spot for putting on some groovy live performances with new age funk, indie rock bands and an occasional Elvis sighting. Established in 1925, it’s known as Orange County’s oldest pub. Adorned with a Las Vegas-velvetyvibe and a red-curtained stage, this place is a step up from other spots of downtown Fullerton’s nightlife. Seating might cramp your style a bit, but the club specializes in its martinis and well-made cocktails. Upcoming shows: Aug. 29– Slang/Live Soul Jazz Funk & Rare Groove DJ Lito. Aug. 30– DJ Harvey Scotty Coats Spare Air After Party, “Elvis!” live every Wednesday nights. Specials: Wednesday night $1.99 shrimp cocktails Location: 115 W. Santa Fe Ave., Fullerton Calif. 92832 Contact: (714) 526-4529 or myspace.com/thecontinentalroom 2. Chain Reaction The high-powered all-ages hangout is reminiscent of the dark, sweaty one-room clubs where punk rock and hardcore emerged. Next to Interstate 5, Chain Reaction packs a punch as far as live performances for practical prices. The lit stage surrounded by walls with graffiti warms you up to some unseen O.C. acts in hardcore, alternative and indie rock. But most of the time it’s jam-packed with teens. If you’re an upcoming band, this is the scene to be seen. Upcoming shows: Aug. 31– The Force featuring Hunter of AFI.
Specials: Most shows $10 to $20 Location: 1652 West Lincoln Ave., Anaheim, Calif. 92801 Contact: (714) 635-6067 or www.allages.com 3. Detroit Bar The art deco-style club is the quintessential O.C. hip-hop joint. That is the Detroit Bar – not where Eminem is from – although you might have heard a few spins from there. This stylish lounge with pool tables and a homey bar atmosphere seems to be emerging as one of the best places to find some old school hip-hop DJ’s spinning anything from house and electro to rare groove and underground. Once hosting an “Abstract Workshop” for freestyles and break dancers, the sound is what makes this place pop. Upcoming shows: Aug. 29 – El Ten Eleven, Buddy, Akai, Mr. White, Colossal KNXX, Kid Lightning, James Monroe, Nicky Savage. Sept. 1 – Japanese Motors. Specials: Every Monday in September, no cover charge Location: 843 West 19th Street Costa Mesa, Calif. 92627 Contact: (949) 642-0600 or www.detroitbar.com 4. Malone’s Some of the most unexpected places to find good hip-hop emcees and DJs are small bars hidden in the jungle that is Orange County. Malone’s in Santa Ana is just the spot. It’s a chill place with pool tables, and on some nights, the club sports some local untapped and underground hip-hop talent. The tall blue drinks seem to be popular and there is enough space to dance around and mingle. They also serve food and have an outside patio. Upcoming shows: Not listed Location: 604 East Dyer Rd. Santa Ana, Calif. 92705 See Hot Spots, Page 8
ager, said. “To enter the SRC you must scan your hand and enter your campus-wide ID number.” The SRC was paid for by students and staff through tuition fees, so there is not an initial cost to use the SRC when registering, Comacho said. It does not matter if the
Back To School Guide 08.25.08 7 student is part or full-time; they can still use the facility. There are many different programs that the SRC offers besides having a place to work on fitness and health. Intramural sports, including faculty and staff leagues are offered. Intramural sports give students the opportunity to participate in a sport with other students without being part of the university’s team. Students get to create their own teams
and compete with other teams. “There are fitness classes including martial arts and dance. There are strength training equipment orientations on selected Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Weight room orientations on selected Fridays,” Wittwer said in an e-mail interview. “There are also personal training with certified trainers at a nominal fee compared to clubs and private training.”
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Contact: (714) 979-6000 5. Blue Cafe One spot that seems to be bubbling is the Blue Cafe. In addition to the one in Downtown Long
Beach with two stories and bars galore, the cafe has swelled into Orange County. The second location, on Pacific Coast Highway north of Warner Ave. in Huntington Beach, opened with some stellar shows. This place has been all abuzz with reggae, in-
die rock and occasional hip-hop live performances. Although a little smaller than its counterpart, the restaurant also features note-worthy blues bands. Upcoming shows: Aug. 27 – Brandon Ummel, David Michael, Skee and Okashii. Aug. 28 – Echo
the Sky, Quiverbone, Anchillary Theorem, Coffin 83 (Hard Rock). Aug. 30 – Technicali, The Lost Art, Hochii, Rock Bottom with special guests (Hip-Hop). Aug. 31 – ”The Abyss Sunday Metal Night” Pirates Eve. Specials: Drink specials on “Hump Night” every Wednesday from 8 p.m. to midnight. $5 at the door. Location: 17208 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, Calif. 90742 Contact: (562) 592-1302 or www.thebluecafe.com
6. House of Blues If your taste in live music varies from mainstream to local, then the House of Blues in Anaheim might be the top venue for you. A little closer than the Hollywood location, the HOB packs the house just about every week with top-of-the-line performances. You might see such artists as Nas one night or the Misfits another, as the music genres revolve from show to show. In general the artists tend to lean towards the higher-price ticket side. The place is spacious, lively, and just around the corner from shops and eateries in Downtown Disney. Upcoming shows: Aug. 28 – Steel Pulse (reggae). Sept. 2 – Motorhead with Airbourne (rock). Sept. 6 – Amos Lee with Lucy Wainwright Roche (folk). Specials: “Open Mic Acoustic Brew” on Tuesday nights, “Guitar Legend” Mondays at 10 p.m., and Gospel family brunch at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. every Sunday. Location: 1530 South Disney Drive, Anaheim, Calif. 92802 Contact: (714) 778-BLUE or www.hob.com 7. The Prospector A long stride away from the packed bar scene on the Long Beach promenade, The Prospector is the kind of joint where everybody knows your name. But that’s mostly because the cramped bar area of this popular family restaurant forces you to get cozy with everyone around you. Besides cheap drink prices, this neighborhood haunt is known for hosting some of Long Beach’s most respected names in rock and hip-hop whenever they breeze into town. Location: 2400 E. 7th St. Long Beach, Calif. 90804 Contact: (562) 438-3839 8. Sutra Lounge If you’re looking to drink away your paycheck in style, Sutra Lounge brings you a plush Zen-inspired ultra-lounge brimming some of the best bodies
the beach has to offer. With all the heat generated on the dance floor, the open air Moroccanstyle patio is more than inviting – if you can manage to get a seat. For your ears, resident DJ’s spin a mix of techno, house, hip-hop, and Top 40 on the weekends. On special occasions, Sutra also attracts a Rolodex of performers from DJ Slick Rick to Steve Aoki. Upcoming Shows: Aug. 31 – Sutra’s Annual Block Party with DJ Hollywood. Sept. 11 – Fort Minor and DJ Cheapshot. Sept. 18 – DJ Jazzy Jeff. Sept. 25 – Slick Rick. Specials: N/A Location: 1870 Harbor Blvd., Costa Mesa, Calif. 92627 Contact: (949) 772-7103 or www.sutrabar.com 9. Alex’s Bar Unless you know where you look, you’ll probably drive right past it. Tucked behind an Auto Zone on Anaheim St., this rock ’n’ roll night spot provides a hip, underground atmosphere and great local bands. Americana and Mexican Day of the Dead artwork line the walls, which gives the place a Halloween vibe all year round. A little trivia: The movie “Tenacious D: The Pick of Destiny” filmed scenes at Alex’s Bar. Upcoming Shows: Aug. 28 – Sirena Serpentina Fire Dance Spectacular, Baby Champ, Bella Novella, The Taint. Aug. 29 – The Bronx, Red Exiles, Los Mysterios, Slang Chickens. Aug. 30 – The Bronx, Toys That Kill, Stab City, Pistolero. Specials: Enjoy Free Wi-Fi, an old-school juke box and a photo booth. Location: 2913 E. Anaheim St., Long Beach, Calif. 90804 Contact: (562) 434-8292/www. alexsbar.com 10. Ember Café and Music Club One of the newest additions to O.C. nightlife is definitely the swankiest we’ve ever seen. This multi-level lounge goes to great lengths to give guests the VIP experience. The $20 cover is a little pricey, but they do their best to give you what you pay for. The multiple lounges, three fully-stocked bars, balcony dining, bottle service, cabanas and special VIP rooms give Orange County nightlife the bourgeoisie treatment. Upcoming Shows: N/A Location: 401 N. Anaheim Blvd. Anaheim, Calif. 92805 Contact: Reservations or General Info: (714) 991-3686, Bottle Service (714) 369-8905, or www. emberanaheim.com
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Back to school guide 2009
Inside: ■Adjusting to campus life
■Ways to save money on books ■Finding the best campus group ■Off-campus nightlife and more...
Finding the right group for you
(MCT) Freshman year: a time for new beginnings, personal growth and awkward social situations. If you’re like most freshmen, finding yourself in a sea of strangers can be jarring, and making friends is one of the most important things on your mind. Parties are fun, but it’s hard enough to hear yourself think, let alone get to know anyone else with the music thumping. One of the surest ways to find friends who share your interests is to join student groups. This guide helps to explain some of the most popular choices, but there are plenty of other offbeat organizations to choose from or the option to start your own club. Greek Life Greek life carries a certain stigma with it, yes – but skeptics, don’t count it out just yet. If you aren’t part of or planning to be part of any other groups, Greek life can be a great way to get involved in a group at school. “It is a wonderful way to meet people,” said Kris Bridges, a member of the National Panhellenic Conference Executive Committee and chairman of the College Panhellenics. “It makes the college campus seem a lot smaller to make those connections and get to know people.” The thing to keep in mind is that the experience differs greatly depending on the school. Greek life certainly may not be for everyone. If you detest being surrounded by large groups of girls on a regular basis, for example, joining a sorority might not be your first choice. If you love being involved and active and working in groups, maybe it’s just for you. Here are a few general recruitment tips for incoming freshmen from thesororitylife.com, a Web site powered by the NPC, though these tips also apply to guys and fraternities as well: - Be yourself. - Have genuine and honest conversations. - Spend time really getting to know the members. - Expose yourself to the chapter experience. - Seek accurate information from the college or university. - Look for the group where you feel the most comfortable. - Keep an open mind. - Trust the process.
Intramural Sports If you love sports, but you are not exactly a Division I (or II or III) athlete, that’s no reason to give up your athletic lifestyle. Intramural sports programs offer a terrific way to meet people, stay in shape and have a great time all in one. And even though fun is the first reason to join an intramural sports team, being involved in one also can provide broader benefits, even helping to improve your overall satisfaction with college life. According to “The Value of Recreational Sports in Higher Education,” a study conducted by the National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association (NIRSA), involvement in recreational sports provides a wide range of benefits for students, such as: - Improving emotional wellbeing - Reducting stress - Improving happiness - Improving self-confidence - Building character - Aiding in time management skills - Improving leadership skills Katherine Otten, editor and assistant director of marketing for the NIRSA, said most schools will have a recreational facility with information on sports. “Stopping by this facility and talking with staff there is the best way of getting to know what a school offers,” Otten said. “Many have a staff member dedicated to intramural programming.” Otten said the most popular intramural sports are typically flag football, basketball, soccer and volleyball, though these are certainly not the only sports offered at most schools. If you want to scope out your school’s intramural sports, Otten suggests checking out your school’s Web site and searching under recreational sports.
Student Government
Clubs and Special Interest Groups
For aspiring politicos, student government is a logical choice, and chances are there’s one at your school. Butch Oxendine, executive director of the American Student Government Association, said his organization tracks about 5,000 institutions – about 4,500 of which have student governments. College students often complain that student government has little ability to change the school, but Oxendine says the key is to have realistic goals. “Can they build a new parking garage tomorrow? No,” he said. But the government might be able to make smaller changes like adding a copying machine or extending library hours, he said. “Stuff like that, it sounds silly, but for a lot of students, it really matters for their lives.” Although officer elections are typically held in the spring, many schools elect senators in the fall, he said. The difficulty of winning an election depends on the school. “Some schools go begging for candidates, and you can get elected by being alive,” he said. “But at other schools, it’s much harder and you have to campaign aggressively.” If you want to get a taste of student government before running for office, you may be able to fill an unelected position – as a committee or cabinet member, for example. Time commitments vary widely, Oxendine said. A student government president at a large school may spend 40 hours per week on the position and may receive monetary compensation. Meanwhile, senators can put in just a few hours a week. The makeup of student government is different from school to school, Oxendine said. Governments at large state schools may be full of political science majors prepping for a career in politics, while at smaller schools they might be made up of nursing majors just looking to improve the campus, he said.
If Greek life is not for you, you don’t like sports or have no big dreams for your student political career, don’t worry – you have not exhausted all your options. Special interest groups and student clubs are a great way to meet people that share your interests that you might not otherwise run into. “The best thing to do is to go to a student org fair at the beginning of the year,” said Tatum Enslin, a junior at the George Washington University and student employee for undergraduate admissions. There you can find anything from chess club to various religious groups to ballroom dancing societies; the bigger the school, the more groups they are likely to have. “The first week or two of freshman year just go to the
Campus Media For motivated students, working for campus media can provide a unique thrill. “Breaking a story or turning around a great newspaper creates a feeling that does not compare to anything else,” Emily Glazer, editor in chief of The Daily Northwestern at Northwestern University, wrote in an e-mail. Whether you’re interested in standing in front of a television camera, sitting behind a microphone at the radio station or grilling sources for the newspaper, campus media gives you the chance to develop your communication skills and pick up some valuable professional experience. Campus media comes in a variety of flavors. Some college newspapers print daily; others print weekly or monthly. Some media organizations receive school funds and oversight, while others are completely independent. One of the benefits – and one of the challenges – of working for campus media is a learning experience that can’t be replicated in the classroom. “No amount of classroom instruction can truly prepare someone for the experience of being on the mic and ‘on the air,’” Scott Maxwell, general manager of the University of Maryland’s radio station, wrote in an e-mail. “It’s trial by fire – you have to sit down and simply do it – and that’s how you learn.” The work can be time-consuming. Allie Grasgreen, editor in chief of the Oregon Daily Emerald at the University of Oregon, estimated the average staff time commitment is about 25 hours per week. Some media organizations pay their staff, but don’t expect to rake in the cash – most students do it for the love of the job. “I wouldn’t be doing it – especially to this extent – if I didn’t love it,” Northwestern’s Glazer wrote.
first meeting of any and all clubs that you might be interested in, then choose the ones you really want once you experience it all,” Enslin said. And what if you can’t find a group that fits your niche? If somehow you are the only one brilliant enough to realize that what your school really needs is a cheese tasting club or a bird watching group, then you can always take control and start your own. The process will not be exactly the same at each school. Enslin suggests that those interested in starting their own group visit their school’s student activities center to learn about the proper steps. Most importantly, don’t be afraid to branch out. Let’s face it, college might be your only chance to assemble your own personal army of cheese-tasters.
Off-campus Nightlife:
The fall semester has finally arrived, and I bet you can’t wait to sink your teeth into those books! Although studying for classes is kind of required around here, don’t forget to balance that with some play time at your local watering holes in Downtown Fullerton. With a wide variety of themes, Downtown is one place that should not be overlooked. By Jackie Connor
For the Daily Titan
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Envy Ultra Lounge: Featuring a club-style atmosphere and boasting an array of sophisticated décor, Envy Ultra Lounge is located in the heart of Downtown Fullerton. So if you feel like getting a bit flossy for the evening or are missing the Los Angeles club scene, save your gas money by staying local, taking in a cocktail, and enjoying the vibes while situated in the
lounge area. Envy features an array of DJs during the week who play everything from house to hip hop. Live music is performed on Tuesday, Friday and Saturday nights. Envy boasts an upscale food menu, prices ranging from $7 to $26 per plate. There are significant savings to be had on selected food, beer, wine, and martini items on Tuesday through Sunday, 5-7 p.m. There is no cover charge. Brian’s: Located off the beaten path of Downtown, Brian’s is well known around campus and the surrounding area for their Wednesday night dollar draft beers. A small, but mighty space, showcases CSUF’s past sports talent, a pool table, shuffleboard, and jukebox. It is a favorite spot of yours truly, as well as the Daily Titan staff; many flock to enjoy dollar beers on tap until 12 a.m. Wine is available for those not so keen on the lager. “A lot of people know each other,” said Laura Reilly, bartender and CSUF psychology major. “Usually you can come in and find someone to talk to, or just watch sports on TV.” “Baby Back Tuesdays,” from 5-10 p.m. Tuesday nights, features rib and chicken dinners half off the menu price. Oh, and if you go on your birthday, don’t forget to tell the fun bartenders it’s your special day. Continental Room: Take a trip back in time to the 1920s at Fullerton’s one and only speakeasy. Established in 1925, the Continental Room has kept its original look of low-lit atmosphere, plush red velvet, and an intimate stage set for live music that makes you wish you showed up in a fedora and trench coat. Hidden away in the Soco District from the hustle and bustle of Harbor Boulevard, the Continental Room hosts a wide variety of live music every evening. Local bands and DJs take to the small stage to make this old speakeasy come alive with rockin’ and groovin’ tunes. Wednesday nights feature $1.99 shrimp cocktails, and there is no cover charge. Heroes Bar and Grill: Want to go where everybody knows your name, except you can’t
afford the plane ticket to Boston? Heroes is the place for you. Keeping its original hometown feel, including antiques and tons of old blackand-white photos lining the walls, this bar and grill offers a wide variety of American cuisine as well as a full bar with 102 beers on draft. Heroes has a family style atmosphere, so if you feel like dancing, it’s not the place for you. However, with a wide variety of draft beer and menu items ranging from $5 to $14, Heroes is the place to relax and take in a few beers and bites to eat with your Fullerton locals. The Matador: What was once the spot of the Rockin’ Taco is now home to The Matador Cantina. “Our restau-
rant is the most unique,” said Megan Langston, manager at the Matador and a communications major at CSUF. “It’s one of the oldest buildings, at 111 years old.” Lowlit settings and Mexican décor are accompanied by the traditional and contemporary Mexican cuisine. This bar’s décor features works of art that are all original, including the light fixtures and the large bull artwork in the center of the restaurant. No need to escape to Denny’s for
the midnight munchies, the Matador has a $5 food menu that stays open every evening until 2 a.m. The restaurant is open every day of the week, serving brunch and lunch. Happy hour is Monday through Friday from 2-6 p.m., providing $3 domestic beers and $5 well shots. One of the most popular orders are their 32 ounce beers, which may cost between $8 and $10, and are served in an old-fashioned milk jug. Branagan’s Irish Pub: Where would a bar guide be
Safety tips when going out to your favorite bar: • Try to get a friend to go with you, and don’t leave without him/her.
• Have a designated driver.
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without an Irish pub? Branagan’s, located in Downtown Fullerton, is the one and only Irish pub in the city. Fairly new to the scene, this pub serves a wide variety of American and Irish food and includes 25 beers on tap. “Branagan’s is only five years old,” said Cory Achay, manager at Branagan’s. “This pub was hand built by the owner and her son.” Although Thursday through Saturday is their most visited time, Branagan’s serves breakfast on Sat-
urdays and Sundays from 9 a.m. until 12p.m. For football and beer fans, there’s specially reduced prices on appetizer, hot dogs and beer combos during Monday Night Football games, as well as on Sunday’s football games. Football fans can also enjoy all their favorite NFL teams’ games on Sunday, as Branagan’s features NFL Sunday Ticket to enjoy all the games on their eight TVs throughout the bar and patio, including one 132 inch TV to catch all the action.
Expert tips on adjusting to campus life (MCT) As you prepare to start your college career, think back on your life and the “firsts” you have experienced thus far. Do you remember starting your first day of elementary school? How about your first middle school dance? Remember how great it felt to drive a car for the first time? Good memories, right? Firsts are important parts of our lives, and they never stop occurring, especially in college. No doubt freshmen everywhere are anticipating new experiences, and we’ve provided tips on successfully navigating some of the firsts you may face while in college.
Your first time away from home This fall may be the first time you move away from your family. You’re probably both excited and a little scared about leaving, and that’s normal. “Missing what’s familiar is natural – but pretty soon new places and people will become familiar, too,” said D’Arcy Lyness, Ph.D., medical editor for the Nemours Foundation and an adolescent psychologist. Lyness explains how to adjust if you are struggling when far away from home: • Get comfortable in your new environment by getting involved and participating in activities you like. • Stick around on the weekends so you can get to know people, and have new experiences. • Don’t concentrate on being away from home. Find out what you like about your campus. • Keep in contact with your loved ones from home, but make sure you’re not giving them most of your attention. • Decorate your dorm room in ways that remind you of home. • Seek out friendships with people of like-minded interests.
Your first part-time job Once you start paying for things on your own, you’ll realize it isn’t cheap to buy groceries or to go out on Friday night. Although many students start working in high school, you may never have felt the need to get a job until now. Emily Strader, the Student Employment Coordinator for University Career Services at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, fills us in on how to snag a good part-time job: • When you first go to apply, make sure you dress appropriately. • If you do not hear from the business within 7 – 10 days after returning the application, go back and speak with the manager. • Restrict yourself to 12 – 15 hours of work a week, or only three shifts a week. • Consider working in the restaurant or babysitting/care-giving businesses. Servers tend to make good money in tips, and babysitters and care-givers are paid higher hourly amounts. • Avoid office jobs that require you to work all day, every day.
Your first break-up
Your first pet Some people find pets – whether it’s a cat, dog, goldfish or lizard – comforting, and you might decide to adopt a little creature. But Nancy Peterson, Issues Specialist for the Humane Society of the United States, said they advise against college students having pets at school. Peterson supplies some information on deciding whether or not to become a pet owner: • Be aware that you probably won’t have very much time to care for a pet while in school. • Try volunteering at a local shelter instead of adopting a pet in college. You will learn more about how to care for animals if you are working in an environment like this. • It is difficult to find housing that permits pets. If you do find somewhere, make sure you get permission in writing from the landlord. You may have to pay extra fees for having a pet where you live. • If you do decide to get a pet, go to a shelter or humane society and discuss your needs with them (also bring any required documentation from your landlord). • Never get a pet from a pet store or over the Internet. Also avoid those who are not professional animal breeders.
Your first credit card You should probably get your first parttime job before you apply for your first credit card, or you could find yourself in a precarious credit situation. Opening lines of credit can affect your credit score – positively or negatively. Similar to a GPA, a credit score is a cumulative rating of your credit performance. Your score affects everything from the interest rates you are offered to whether or not you can buy a car or a home. Suffice to say, it’s important. Beth Kobliner, author of “Get a Financial Life,” provides some tips on what you need to know before getting your first card: • Research different credit card companies’ offers. • Look for a card with low interest rates (also known as low APR), and no annual fees. • Make credit card payments on time. If you don’t, your credit score will suffer. • Only use your card for emergencies, or for things you can pay for in cash.
Photo By Vicki Valerio/For the Daily Titan Cooking your own meals is a benefit of living in an off-campus apartment.
Your first apartment After a few years in the dorms, you may be itching to move out, and perhaps into an apartment. There are upsides to living in an apartment – you can cook your own meals, and there aren’t any pesky resident assistants (often called RA’s) to watch over you. Darya Rotblat, the associate director for Syracuse University’s Office of Orientation and Off-Campus Programs provides some helpful tips on how to find the right housing for you: • Pick a location, and know what your needs are. • Consider price. • Get to know the landlord. Ask questions about repairs, utilities. • Check out the parking situation and find out where guests can park and whether they will need a guest pass. • Research the apartment or house online and/or talk to previous tenants. • Carefully review your lease; read the fine print.
Your first need for a budget In high school you may have had a lot more money to spend on whatever you wanted; but in college you may find you need money every month for things like your credit card bill. That’s why creating a budget is extremely important in college. “If you don’t budget, you will likely get into deep credit card debt. Unfortunately, it’s just too easy to get in over your head fast,” Kobliner said in an e-mail interview. She gives some information to help you get started on creating a budget: • Keep track of all the things you purchase or put money toward for one month. This will help you realize where your money is going. • After you do the above, try out the budget exercises in the “Helpful Calculators” section on Kobliner’s site, www.kobliner.com.
One thing many people tend to do in college is fall in love … and break-up. Your first break-up can be absolutely awful, and the other stresses of college can make it seem unbearable. Lyness, the adolescent psychologist, has some advice on getting through this type of complicated situation: • Talk with friends and family about the breakup, and count on them to be there for you. • Don’t think too much about your former relationship; you don’t want it to control your focus. • Write about your feelings in a journal, or search for a different creative outlet to release your emotions. • Do not look for relief in alcohol or anything else that will restrict you from truly feeling better. • Try throwing yourself into your school work – go to class and study with someone else. • Make an appointment with someone at your college’s counseling center.
Smart ways to save when buying books By Keyana moayedi
For the Daily Titan
features@dailytitan.com
Each semester, college students and their parents cough up thousands of dollars in the name of education. For many, the most painful check to write is for textbooks. College Board reports Cal State Fullerton students are spending an average of $1,638 per year on books and supplies. Textbook publishers are notorious for printing new editions of the same books with only minor alterations, rendering their older versions obsolete. Fortunately, for today’s student, there are a variety of money-saving alternatives when it comes to textbook shopping. These savings conveniently begin in our very own Titan Shops with options such as used books, which save students 25 percent off the new book price, and a year-round buy
back program. But just because you can sell your books any time all year doesn’t mean you should. “Timely adoptions also affect our buyback program,” says Kimberly Ball, Senior Manager of Textbooks for Titan Shops. “The more information we have on books needed for an upcoming term, the more we can buy back from students during finals week – which is the best time for students to sell back their books. During that time, the store is purchasing inventory for the next term, paying 50 percent of the purchase price for books we need.” For those who don’t want to deal with the task of selling their books, there are options like digital books and the rental program. Titan Shops currently has over 375 titles available for download that can save students 30-50 percent
off of the new book price. These ebooks are environmentally friendly, easily portable and some even have access to online resources through the text. How e v e r, there are
drawbacks: access to the book is limited to the device it is on, so if
your laptop crashes or runs out of battery, the book is gone. For that reason, many students prefer their textbooks the old fashioned way: crash-proof and glitch-free. The rental program at Titan Shops offers this option with significant savings off new and used book prices. Highlighting and annotating rental books is allowed, and if you decide you’d rather keep the book at the end of the semester, you can do so for a small fee. Many students prefer rental books for other reasons. “I think it is very useful for students as you just pay for it, return it and don’t even have to deal
with buy back,” says Lisa Lebron, 21, a junior. “It saves us money and time. I hope they expand their rental books to offer more books.” A lesser known program, offered at Titan Shops, is their lowest price guarantee. This guarantee allows students who find the same book with the same ISBN from a qualifying retailer at a lower price (excluding marketplace and auction sites), to get the price difference of the book plus 25 percent back in cash from Titan Shops, simply by filling out a form with the retailer and pricing information and submitting it to the bookstore within 30 days of purchase. Titan Shops’ effort to ease the pain of book buying doesn’t stop there. “This past spring, we offered a guaranteed buyback program during finals week – where students were offered no less than $5.00 per book – ensuring that they at least got something for the books they brought back,” said Ball. “It was a very popular program, and we hope to continue during the December finals week”. An increasingly popular option for students is the online marketplace. Sites such as AbeBooks.com act as a middleman between the booksellers and consumers. Sellers name their prices, aiming to beat their competitors by offering the lowest prices on the Web. Once prices are posted, some sellers employ the use of repricing tools, software that compares prices of the same product across multiple Web sites and update their Web page prices by the hour. Rental books are available online as well. Chegg.com offers a wide selection of books, low rental prices, free return shipping and even plants a tree for every book rented. So what else can college students do to ensure they get the lowest prices on textbooks? “Make sure to buy as early as possible,” says Richard Davies, PR & Publicity Manager for AbeBooks. com. “When books are in demand, prices are driven up, so try to get there before the rush. When searching online, search by ISBN number to make sure you’re comparing apples to apples. Older editions are often cheaper, but check with your professors to see if they allow it.” Ball of Titan Shops suggests shopping early for dibs on good used and rental book selection. “Sell back your unwanted books at the end of the term for the best possible buy back rates.” With so many ways to save, students have no excuse to pay full price for a textbook again.
Titan fashionistas share their tips for fall By Chauntel riser
Daily Titan Assistant Features Editor features@dailytitan.com
Cal State Fullerton students have taken their own spin on the new trends for this season. Fashion week screamed ‘80s with strong padded shoulders, pencil skirts, bold bright colors, sequences, metallics, ankle boots, knee-high boots and leather accessories for the ladies. Male fashion consisted of Native American prints, bold plaids, cozy thermals, tailored suits, molded foam vests, high neck turtle necks, velvet blazers and leather accessories. “This fall’s must-haves are my new metallic ankle boots,” Denise Rodriguez, a human communications major, said. “I also have black ankle boots with little black bows on the side.” When it comes to boots for fall 2009, there are a wide range of choices of materials from suede, to leather, to the metallics. Unlike last fall, this season’s boots add class and sass with the edition of the knee high boot fashion trend, seen in designers like Prada and Louis Vuitton. “Leather boots are not my thing,” Dominique Johnson, a communications major, said. “I like to wear my black suede boots in the fall when
the weather gets cold.” Students seem to have mixed emotions about bringing back the ‘80s style. They are embracing some and rejecting others. “I am staying away from shoulder pads,” Johnson said. “It was a popular trend in the ‘80s business attire, but I don’t understand why they are bringing that trend back. I don‘t think shoulder pads compliment womens’ shapes.” Shoulder pads seem to be a hot topic of discussion, and the ‘80s inspired clothing seems to remind many students of “what their mom used to wear.” “I really don‘t like shoulder pads,” Rodriguez said. “They remind me of my mom. However, they would be cute with something simple like a blouse with puffy sleeves coupled with skinny jeans and metallic
boots.” Bright highlighter colors, as Rodriguez described, are another ‘80s throwback fashion trend that’s reminding students of their parents’ style. “I love the bright color contrast, but I think we should try to take a step forward,” Grant Deering, a human services major, said. “If you compare fashion articles from the ‘80s, it’s a blast from the past. I was looking back at the clothes my mom was wearing when she used to go to the club. It’s almost like I am seeing my mom all over campus. Not that it is a problem, but I want to see something new.” Besides their boots and a few ‘80s throwback styles, skinny jeans and pencil skirts both seem to be musthave items for the fall. “I just bought an ‘80s inspired
red hooded jacket that covers half of the torso,” Johnson said. “It’s got zipper pockets on the side, and I just bought some dark denim skinny jeans.” So what about the pencil skirts? How are students incorporating them into their wardrobe? “I love pencil skirts,” Rodriguez said. “They are a classic, a stapler in the closet. You can wear them with heels when working in an office setting, or wear them with flats when you have a presentation for school.” Students seem to be very fond of the newly inspired ‘80s bright colors coupled with plaid patterns. “I used to wear plaid all the time before it was ‘in’, but then I got away from it because people would always comment on it,” said Rodriguez. “I have now gotten into wearing blacks and grays; mostly fitted jeans with
black shirts. I now choose to wear something that fits well and accents the body, but I’ve always liked plaid. For me, it’s because I grew up on the farms; it reminds me of home.” Deering described the new plaid and thermal trends as very versatile, allowing students to be casual while having the option of dressing it up to be more formal. However, he said that although the vest trend is continuing into the fall he is trying to stay away from them. “Thermal is a little more versatile,” said Deering. “You can wear it with loose-fitting jeans, with Chucks, or with boot cut jeans with nicer shoes.” So whether it’s pencil skirts or skinny jeans, students seem to be adding their own twist to the fall 2009 trends to jazz up their wardrobe.
Campus provides parking options during construction By Monzerrath Gonzalez
Daily Titan Managing Editor features@dailytitan.com
Although parking in a commuter campus is always difficult, this year construction projects will be affecting the ability for students to park every day. Also keep in mind to come to school early for the first few weeks because parking tends to be the most impacted at the beginning of the semester. Students have been given a few options from the school in an attempt to alleviate the congestion that will occur daily on a campus that has approximately 37,000 students. According to a campus email sent to all students during summer break, “Students arriving after 9:00 a.m. Monday through Thursday will be hard p re s s e d to find parking, except in Lots A and G where assisted parking will be avail- able.� Cal State Fullerton has hired the Parking Company of America to provide assisted parking services. Vehicles will be parked behind other cars after all of the spaces in the lot are filled. Students will receive a numbered inventory control
tag to attach to their keys, which they will leave with an assistant. The tag will correspond to a claim check, which will be displayed on the car. When a student returns to the lot, they will pick up their keys. If a vehicle is parked behind their car an assistant will move the vehicle out of its path. Assisted parking will be available Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. At that time, parking assistants will move vehicles into empty spaces on the lots. Keys can still be retrieved from an assistant that will be on the lot until 10 pm. If a student arrives after that time, keys will have to be retrieved from the University Police Department. Alternatively, students will be able to park off campus at the Meridian Fitness Club. The fitness club structure houses 500 parking spaces and some of them will be designated for CSUF students only. Vehicles must display a valid CSUF parking permit and park in the designated spaces. A shuttle service will be available to bring students to and from the structure from 9 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Friday’s. Vehicles that are not picked up from the Meridian by 11:00 p.m. will be subject to tow.
New classes you may not have known about By Chauntel Riser
Daily Titan Assistant Features Editor features@dailytitan.com
Students are ecstatic about the bizarre new fall courses that are being offered, from sports officiating to vampires. There are four new fall courses that students are taking special note of: KNES 326, MUSC 570J, KNES 173M, and ENG 343. There are many cultural phenomenons that will be visited in the classroom as a result of the special courses being offered this fall. MUSC 570J is the Graduate Seminar in History and Theory of Jazz Music; in this course, students will study jazz music from 1955-1970. “I played drums in a jazz band in high school,” M.K. Aktan, a computer science student, said. “I believe this course would benefit music majors because it will give them more of an appreciation and understanding of their craft.” The kinesiology department is offering two new courses this fall that are sparking the interest of students. One course is KNES 326, Theory and Application of Sports Officiating, and the other course is KNES 173M, Intercollegiate Golf. The biggest new course buzz is the special English course being offered on Vampire Literature, ENG
343. The professor of this course is Erin Hollis. “I teach a wide array of courses: everything from introductory survey classes, to advanced college writing, to graduate seminars on such authors as Virginia Woolf, Mina Loy, and James Joyce,” Hollis said. Hollis has also taught a Harry Potter course, ENG 342, that was offered last spring and will be offered in spring 2009. When asked what she hopes students will gain from her newlyapproved special course on vampire literature, Hollis said, “I would like students to gain an understanding of how vampires and the literature they inhabit reflect both themselves and other cultures/time periods. Also, by teaching students critically to interpret something that has such
mass appeal right now, I hope to encourage them to approach their current situations in the world in a subtle and sophisticated way.” Vampires have become somewhat of a cultural phenomena, Hollis said. “I was in Borders the other day and saw mass advertisement for vampire texts--it is important to examine the underlying themes and assumptions of such texts,” professor Hollis said. With movies like “Twilight,” television shows like “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” and tons of vampire literature, there is no doubt that vampires are an interest of the greater population. “’Twilight’ has sparked a wildfire of tasteful and tasteless literature alike. There‘s about a dozen of dif-
ferent vampire novels I have come across,” Lance Britt, a business major, said. Students have been raising their eyebrows with mixed emotions about whether or not these exciting special courses should be offered when other required courses are being dropped as a result of the struggling economy. “When I first heard about the course, I was skeptical because there are other required courses that are being cut,” Amy Ramirez, a business major, said. “However, after learning that the course will cover the historical aspect of vampires rather than solely focusing on movies like ‘Twilight,’ I have more of an open mind to the English department offering this course.” Students’ skepticism about the
course is prevalent, but they also seem to find an interest in the topic. “I think the ‘Twilight’ craze in general is a little unnecessary, but I have seen the movie,” said Emel Shaikh, a communications student. “I think the professor’s take on the course is interesting, and if the class focuses on all types of literature that discusses vampires, then the class should be very intellectually challenging and would consequently be a great elective.” Although students are feeling the effect of a struggling economy where required courses are being canceled, they appreciate the new courses which offer learning through a new, more interesting perspective with courses like sports officiating, jazz music and vampire literature.
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Best Sales Increase of a Special Section Strategy of Sale: In the past years, the Annual Back to School Guide has been a big issue and a great great revenue maker for the Daily Titan. Unfortunately, back in fall of 2008 the economy took a turn for the worse and it was tough convincing people to spend the money they had on advertising. With a new leader at the reigns of the Daily Titan Advertising Department and the economy slowly getting better, the Daily Titan was able to nearly double the revenue of the 2009 Annual Back to School Guide compared to the one of the past fall. While selling for the Annual Back to School Guide, the account executives, national sales director and the advertising sales director used a strategy to accommodate customers and help them to get the best deal possible. The Daily Titan strategically constructed a media bundle that included the Daily Titan’s 50th Anniversary Collector’s Edition and the Annual Back to School Guide. When pitching to clients, who included local, national and on-campus clients, the advertising representatives first tried selling the special section on its own with the flat rates of a special section. If a client was “difficult” and unwilling to purchase any ads, the ad reps would then use the media bundle as a last resort. The media bundle was as follows: If clients purchase an ad in both the Daily Titan’s 50th Anniversary Collector’s Edition as well as the Annual Back to School Guide they were given 10% off the total cost of both ads. This strategy was proven very successful with nearly every client who was pitched the deal. The fall 2008 Annual Back to School Guide made a total of $1,512.75, while the fall 2009 Annual Back to School Guide made $2,724.95. In the sense of pricing used for advertising rates, nothing changes. But in the sense of strategy, we took an approach that had never been used before. From nearly doubling this special section the Daily Titan has learned that creating bundle deals is the key to success in making sales and most importantly making clients happy.
Best Sales Increase Of A Special Section Strategies: There were many strategies implemented to improve sales for the Colleigan’s special section, “ The Best of CSU” from 2008 to 2009. The main strategies that were used were adding the “Top 100 Things To Do While At CSU” section to the publication, creating a sales incentive program, lowering color prices by 75%, and offering a pick up discount for advertisers. We decided to add the “Top 100 Things To Do While At CSU” section to the publication because we thought that it would add more value to the publication itself. It gave the publication more bulk, and more incentive for students to pick up the special section and refer to it often. By adding the “Top 100 Things To Do While At CSU” section we also added to the value of the publication as a keepsake. The sales incentive program that we implemented was “Sell Another Day”. This program was used to create an increase in the amount of ads that are sold and the total revenue earned for special section. Another goal was to encourage the ad representatives to work on up selling color and full pages in the edition. The sales representatives were also encouraged to sell the pick up discount for the week following the special editions in order to earn added revenue. Other goals were: to improve office moral, increase positive competition between the sales representatives, and to create excitement about selling the special editions. Ultimately the goal of this incentive program was to increase revenues, create a positive, exciting and competitive atmosphere and to have fun. Another way of increasing sales from 2008 was by discounting full color prices from $200 to $50. By doing this we hoped that the ad representatives would be able to up sell more customers that normally wouldn’t add color to their ads. We also offered a 50% off pick up discount within a week of the publication for our advertisers. We did this so that we would have increased sales for the publication itself and the following week. Sales Numbers: We significantly increased our sales from 2008 to 2009 by 28%. In 2008 we sold 391 inches and in 2009 we sold 501 inches. We also sold considerably more color than in 2008.
Featuring the top 100 things to do while at CSU and results of the Collegian’s Best of CSU survey. The Best of CSU edition gives business winners an opportunity to boast their earned status and thank their customers who dubbed them worthy. The edition also gives businesses not voted into the top three spots an opportunity to position themselves with the Best of CSU or highlight the #1 feature of their business.
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November 9, 2009 Best of CSU Run List Barcelona Spa Big City Burrito Bisetti’s Campus Crossings @ Rams Pointe CSU Health Network Egg & I Europa Eyes Have It Firestone Five Guys Freakshow Grow Shop JAX Jim’s Wings Kind Creations Match Ups Miramont Old Chicago Pita Pit Pickle Barrel Pizza Casbah Rocky Mountain Bagel Works Salad Spot Screaming Peach Spoons Student Center Marketing Student Media Trailhead Tribal Rites Washingtons
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Best Sandwich of CSU goes to Pickle Barrel for 19th year. Page 4B.
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trios customizes ‘best’ hair and nail experience By Caitlin SolSky The Rocky Mountain Collegian Owners of the Trios Aveda Salon, Spa & Store hope customers find “a few stolen moments” at their salon and spa. Customers would probably agree as Trios just snagged –– not one, but two –– Best of CSU awards for Best Hair Salon and Best Nail Salon for the second year in a row. Ten years ago Joe and Karen DeAnda had the idea to open a salon that was able to accommodate and customize the experience for their clients. “We get to touch people in a positive way. We can lift off their heavy loads and let them roll forward with the rest of their day,” owner Karen DeAnda said. “[The spa] is our best secret.” The hair care, skin care and spa products featured
trioS aveda Salon 115 W. Horesetooth Rd. 111 Fort Collins, CO 80526 (970) 226-8746 www.triosspa.com
at Trios are naturally derived, and are exclusively Aveda products. Trios supports professionalism and the environment, according to staff. Bathed in warm tones, candles, music and essential oils, Trios offers a wide range of hair, nail and spa services, including stress-relieving, therapeutic massages and natural alternatives. A typical massage starts out with a cup tea and a foot rub. Then the customer chooses an essential oil to customize his or her experience. Haircuts start at $30 for women and $20 for men.
Customers have the option of using a Trios Certified New Talent Stylist starting at $15 for men’s haircuts and $20 for women’s haircuts. Every haircut begins with a scalp and neck massage. Owner Joe DeAnda said the 34 women who work in his salon rack up the most compliments of any other spa aspect. “I get the privilege to hear how friendly and welcoming the staff is,” Joe DeAnda said. Sara O’Bruba, a hairdresser, commented on the morale of the staff. “We treat everyone special, whether they are an 18-year-old CSU student or a 50-year-old professional,” O’Bruba said. “We want to be known as a place that gives great customer service.” Staff writer Caitlin Solsky can be reached at news@ collegian.com.
Caitlin SolSky | COLLEGIAN
Trios Aveda Salon, Spa & Store won Best Nail Salon and Best Hair Salon for the 2008 Best of CSU, for the second consecutive year.
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Pickle Barrel can’t be beat, 19 years straight By Scott callahan The Rocky Mountain Collegian Nearly 20 years ago, Pickle Barrel picked up it’s first Best of CSU award. This year, Pickle Barrel walks away with its 19th, beating out the competition for Best Sub/Sandwich. So what makes Pickle Barrel so great? The food –– the subs and the sandwiches. A majority of the menu is unique to the Pickle Barrel, which some think can’t be found anywhere else in Fort Collins. Kevin Thieme, a junior construction management major said, “I don’t think I can name a favorite sandwich, they are all delightful.” Also, Pickle Barrel both creates its items from scratch and grills its sandwiches, versus toasting. Its pub hangs hockey jerseys on the ceiling, and on hockey nights feature specials on Canadian beers like Molson and Labatt Blue while patrons watch games shown on TV. The establishment’s fascination with hockey comes from its inception. During renovation, a New England Doughnuts hockey jersey was discovered, bearing the name Smith. Coincidentally, owner Brenda Vaniscak, whose maiden name is Smith, happened to be from New England. “It was a good omen for us when we started,” Vaniscak said. Other than its hockey-like atmosphere, many find comfort in Pickle Barrel’s home-like feel. “They have all Fort Collins brews, and the mason jars give it the backyard feel to it,” said Chris Medved, a junior construction management major. “They have the picnic table outside with all the cartoons; everything from Disney to Warner Brothers.”
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Pickle Barrel, a sub sandwich restaurant, voted Best Sandwich for all 19 years of Best of CSU, located on West Laurel Street served a large crowd on Wednesday, Oct.15.
Pickle Barrel 122 W. Laurel St., Fort Collins, CO 80524 (970) 484-0235, www.picklebarrelmt.com
Pickle Barrel’s great atmosphere compliments its exceptional service, and in the past years they have received many compliments on how well they treat the customers. Medved, while in the pub, said, “The bartenders here are like major league pitchers. You have got your starters and your closers with a few relievers, but they all work together to make a good team.” Staff writer Scott Callahan can be reached at news@collegian.com.
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KCSU wins Best of Radio for 12 years By RaChel SURvil The Rocky Mountain Collegian KCSU has come a long way from its humble beginnings, launched in September of 1964. It ran off of an 800-watt transmitter and played everything from jazz to news to classical music. Now, the station reaches 250,000 people in the Fort Collins area, making it one of the largest college radio stations in the country. Its content has shifted to music that appeals to young people interested in “a daring, innovating, cutting sound,” according to the station’s Web site. “When I came into this thing, I wanted to emphasize most is that it is a student-run organiza-
tion,” said Justin Weber, the station manager. “They can’t take that away from us … they can’t contest it.” The fact that the station is run by students for students makes it popular among the student body, as demonstrated by the winning the Best Radio Station for Best of CSU for the 12th year. Weber said he believes this is due to the show’s content. “I feel that we provide a variety of music, something everyone can like, or if they don’t like it they can at least appreciate it and are never bored,” Weber said. Content, however, isn’t the only winning point of KCSU, Weber said. The station has won a variety of awards over the years,
including first place in technical production, a first place radio promo and best newscast in 2004. The station also was host to the College Broadcasters Inc. National DJ of the Year last year, Steve Hendrickson. Presently, KCSU is up for a Woodie Award. The award is presented by mtvU, mtv’s channel that targets the college crowd. Woodies will be given to college radio stations for “breaking the latest, emerging music (and) acting as pioneers in the industry,” according to a press release. The awards ceremony will air on mtvU on Nov. 19. Staff writer Rachel Survil can be reached at news@collegian. com.
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History behind the Collegian’s ‘Best of CSU’ issue By Rachel SuRvil The Rocky Mountain Collegian The Collegian’s “Best Of” issue was started 19 years ago under the leadership of the newspaper’s adviser at the time, Kim Blumhardt. It gave students and community members a chance to vote on their Fort Collins favorites and continues to do so to this day. “It’s non-scientific, but it’s kind of fun,” Blumhardt said. “I think people like to know local hangouts and what peoples’ favorite places to eat and shop are.” The 44 categories, which have remained fairly consistent for the past two decades, are decided by the advertising staff, who reviews them each year to make sure they are still relevant. The poll is published in the Collegian, and students fill in their favorite places and turn in
the results to a box at the front desk of Student Media in the LSC. Students who turn in a survey are then entered in a drawing to win a free lunch. This year, about 100 responses were tabulated, a number that is lower than usual. Blumhardt suspected this was not due to lack of readership but rather lack of participation. “I think it’s indicative of other things than readership; people are just likely to clip things out
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Tickle Me Pink wins Best Local Band after year of triumph, tragedy By ReBecca HowaRd College Avenue With one national tour already under their belt, Fort Collins’ own Tickle Me Pink is quickly becoming one of Colorado’s biggest bands. The band originally formed in 2005 and signed with Wind Up Records in 2008. Their dream would ultimately be realized when Read the related their first full story in the next length album, issue of college M a d e l i n e , avenue on racks was released Nov. 12. nation-wide. Since then, they’ve gained a fan base that extends far beyond the Colorado music scene. But the band’s big break was bitter-sweet. Bassist Johnny Schou was found dead on July 1, the day of their album’s release. Toxicology reports later revealed that Schou’s death was caused by an accidental heroine overdose. In the midst of this tragedy,
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Big City Burrito CSU favorite for 8 years By Kelley Bruce roBinson College Avenue
Rolled tight and filled with pleasure—most things prepared like this are illegal. But inside the silver foil lies an intoxicating deliciousness known as a Big City burrito. For the eighth year in a row, Big City Burrito has been chosen as the Best Burrito Joint in Fort Collins. And it’s their unique ingredients that put them above the rest. “I love my burrito filled with potatoes and ranch,” said senior speech communications major Madison Freelove with her mouth full. “There are so many chains around now, but knowing that I’m loving something from Fort Collins makes it that much better.” Walk into the restaurant and it doesn’t look like a chain, rather a lovable dive for regulars. Starting your order, you can choose between three different tortilla sizes, as well as six different tortilla flavors. Freelove requests the jalape-
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ño cheddar tortilla with Spanish rice. Skipping the choice of beans, she immediately orders a ladle full of steamy breakfastfried potato squares, shredded beef carnitas, ranch and cheddar cheese. And don’t forget the slather of savory green salsa. She lovingly calls it her “2 p.m. wake up call” burrito. “This place has a lot of character,” she said. “The ‘we’re here no matter what you think’ attitude makes this place a comfortable lunch-break restaurant.” Yet, it’s not only for lunch that people have loved the burrito bar since 1994. Open until 10 p.m. every day, Big City is known for “Phat Tuesdays,” when customers get a potato burrito and drink for just $3.95.
“I love going to Big City Burrito because the workers remember you after a few visits,” said Asia Padilla, a sophomore communication studies major. “You become family.” The employees at Big City Burrito feel that way, too. “I’ve been here a year and I think it’s great,” manager Henry Stuart said. “We work hard and being named a CSU favorite for eight years means a lot. We hope to win a few more of these titles in the future.” Stuart serves all different types of customers during his shifts, and said the good food is all made to cater to good people. The Fort Collins community, he said, has embraced the business and helped it expand to 11 locations across the state, and in Nebraska and Hawaii. Stuart’s burrito favorite? “I like the veggie burrito on a pesto tortilla,” he said. “Throw in some jalapeño salsa. Oh, and potatoes are a necessity.” Kelley Bruce Robinson is a reporter for College Avenue magazine and can be reached at csumag@lamar.colostate.edu.
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ABOVE: Students wait in line to order at Big City Burrito on Monday, Nov. 2. Past Best of CSU awards are prominently displayed, and Big City Burrito has won Best Burrito for the eighth consecutive year. ABOVE RIGHT: Big City Burrito employee Greg Martin makes a late night burrito filled with their signature potatoes and salsa for Carlos Orozco, who is receiving a master’s in accounting.
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New Belgium: Brews the Best Local Beer for 9 years straight New belGium brewiNG compaNy by HeatHer GoodricH College Avenue
Taking the title for Best Local Brewery for the ninth year, is New Belgium Brewing Company. Bryan Simpson, New Belgium’s media relations director, said winning again feels good. “Many of us are CSU alumni, so it’s nice to be recognized by the place where we grew up and came into our own,” Simpson said in an e-mail interview. “It’s always nice to be recognized for your efforts and at New Belgium we get the joy of succeeding here in our hometown—that feels good every day.” Since 1991, New Belgium has served Belgianstyle ales, lagers and wheat beers to the Fort Collins community. But aside from beer, New Belgium is known for their environmental contributions to the community, which has forged a place for them as an intrinsic part of what it means to be a Fort Collins resident—through beer, bikes and the environment. “Their values fit in with Fort Collins,” said Chris Berg, a senior forestry major. “They’re bike-friendly, wind-powered and they really care about the environment.” Along with their environmental stewardship, the attitude of New Belgium employees is laidback, to match the attitude in Fort Collins. Berg said what also makes New Belgium stand out is their employee-owner structure. According to the New Belgium Web site, after one year of employment at New Belgium, employees become owners and are given a specialedition cruiser bike. That, and they get free beer. Simpson isn’t sure why they won this year and joked it might have something to do with
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Hoptober, one of their seasonal brews that is a favorite among many New Belgium fans. “There are a lot of great breweries and beers in Fort Collins,” Simpson said. “I think we stand out for our willingness to experiment within the context of what is Belgian beer and, lately, far beyond that. I think our commitment to minimizing our impact resonates with folks as well.” Sierra Sherrill, a senior liberal arts major, said New Belgium’s win is not only because their beer is good and they have a lot of publicity, but also because they’ve made a culture in Fort Collins. “They put on events, like Tour de Fat, which are great because when you put beer and bikes together it equals fun,” Sherrill said. Other events at New Belgium centering around bikes, beer and environment include the outdoor Bike-In Cinema, Team Wonderbike and the Urban Assault Ride. Aside from it all, it is still about the beer. New Belgium produces seven folly beers year-round, five seasonal brews and nine experimental “Lips of Faith” seasonal brews. “That magic you get when you walk into the tasting room, I can’t really put words to it but I’m lucky to get that sensation every day,” Simpson said. Heather Goodrich is the Managing Editor for College Avenue magazine and can be reached at csumag@lamar.colostate.edu.
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Local waxing salon screams ‘favorite’ for Best of CSU by Stacey K. borage College Avenue
The Screamin Peach logo is branded on the glass door outside and as you enter, you see two zebra print chairs and a neat but abundant stack of magazines on a nearby coffee table. The atmosphere doesn’t scream peach, but it whispers modernity with a spa-like atmosphere that now has the bragging rights as the 2009 winner of Best Place to Wax. “We are the only place that (focuses just on) waxing (in Fort Collins), and we have good client relations,” owner Jen Eichhorn said. The unisex salon provides more than just waxing, including spray tans, eyebrow tints,
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eyelashes and make-up application. Eichhorn opened the store in February 2006 and since then, a mixture of regular and new clients keep coming back. “We get a lot of people coming in on foot,” said Kat Brown, the assistant manager. “We try to see them right there. And if (we’re too booked up), we try and get them to come in at a later time that works for them.” The Screamin Peach is lo-
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cated on College Avenue, not far from Laurel Street. Location and word of mouth help the waxing salon maintain and expand their client list. “The location is really convenient,” said Madalyn Babcock, a junior agricultural business major who has frequented there every three to four weeks for the past year. “They’re really good at what they do, and they know how to shape eyebrows just right. I just feel really comfortable going there.” Liz Steahly, a sophomore nutritional science major, who just started going to the Screamin Peach two weeks ago, agreed with Babcock about the environment. “I like the setting, it’s really modern and friendly,” she said. “I was just looking to get my eyebrows done, and it’s at a good price.” One of Eichhorn’s key values is keeping everything affordable, which takes the pressure off of the student pocketbook. Depending on what a client wants done and how much a client wants to wax, prices range from $10 to $45 for women and $7 to $70 for men. Eichhorn plans to open more Screamin Peaches around the Northern Colorado area. Besides waxing, they also sell all kinds of accessories from jewelry to handbags, lacy underwear and nail polish. “We have a lot of unique products and a lot of them are one of a kind,” said Brown, who
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The Screamin Peach waxing studio located on College Avenue near Laurel Street takes home Best Place to Wax for Best of CSU.
takes care of all products, orders and inventory that come through the Screamin Peach. So rest assured if you buy a particular bag at the salon, most likely no one else in Fort Collins will have the same one. The pain of waxing is uncomfortable, but only for a little while.
“It hurts,” Eichhorn said. “But we try to make them comfortable as possible and it’s over quickly. Besides the benefits of waxing are nice and it’s better than shaving.” Stacey K. Borage is a reporter for College Avenue magazine and can be reached at csumag@ lamar.colostate.edu
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The Best of CSU 2009
These are the BEST according to the CSU community, which includes students, staff and faculty members. Popular menu items were suggested by management at each store. Best of CSU is a non-scientific survey conducted by The Rocky Mountain Collegian, CSU’s student newspaper. The results are then published in the Collegian every October. For more Best of CSU results, see pages 8, 10 and 11
Best Burger Five Guys - 2nd year
Best Late Night Bite D.P. Dough
Best Other Ethnic Taj Mahal
Best Sports Bar CB & Potts - 5th year
2nd: Red Robin 3rd: Coopersmith’s
2nd: Pita Pit Tied for 3rd: Pizza Casbah and Qdoba
2nd: Star of India 3rd: Sri Thai
2nd: Old Chicago Tied for 3rd: Mo Jeaux’s and Road 34
Best Smoothie/Juice Bar Jamba Juice - 2nd year
Best Mexican Cafe Mexicali - 2nd year
Best Coffee Starbucks - 3rd year
Best Sushi Suehiro
2nd: Inta Juice 3rd: Ma’s Juice Bar
2nd: The Rio 3rd: Pueblo Viejo
2nd: Alley Cat 3rd: Mugs
2nd: JeJu Tied for 3rd: East Moon and Suh
Best Asian Tiger Lily Chinese Cuisine
Best Italian Bisetti’s - 13th year
Best Pub/Bar Lucky Joes
2nd: Suehiro 3rd: Lulu Asian Bistro
2nd: Canino’s 3rd: Carrabba’s
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Best Local Band Pretty Lights
Best Bookstore Barnes & Noble - 13th year
Best Grocery Store King Soopers
2nd: Tickle Me Pink 3rd: 3OH!3
2nd: CSU Bookstore 3rd: Rams Book Store
2nd: Whole Foods 3rd: Sunflower Market
Tied for 2nd: Spring Creek Trail and City Park 3rd: Around CSU campus
Best Movie Theater Cinemark - 10th year
Best Art Gallery
Best Tattoo/Piercing Freakshow - 3rd year
Best Ski Resort Copper Mountain
2nd: Tribal Rites 3rd: Millenium
2nd: Winter Park Tied for 3rd: Breckenridge and Vail
2nd: Lyric Cinema 3rd: Carmike
Tied for 1st: Fort Collins MOCA and Curfman Gallery at the Lory Student Center
Best Place to Dance Sundance - 2nd year
Best Hair Salon
2nd: Washington’s 3rd: Aggie Theatre
Best Health Club Miramont 2nd: Fort Collins Club 3rd: Campus Rec Center
Best Place to Run Horsetooth Reservoir - 2nd year
Best Smoke Shop Kind Creations
Cache la Poudre - 3rd year
2nd: Tuana Hair Design 3rd: Studio Be Salon
2nd: Edward’s Pipe & Tobacco Tied for 3rd: Rock N’ Robins and Mellow Yellow
Tied for 2nd: Red Feather Lakes and Horsetooth Reservoir 3rd: Rocky Mountain Nat’l Park
Best Auto Service
Best Place to Rock Climb Horsetooth Reservoir - 3rd year
Best On Campus Lunch Spoons - 2nd year
Tied for 2nd: Inner Strength and Rodney Park 3rd: Campus Rec Center
Tied for 2nd: Panda Express and Ramskeller 3rd: Subway
Tied for 1st: Jiffy Lube and Firestone
Tied for 2nd: Grease Monkey and Sears
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Best Nail Salon Two Pairs Nail Spa
Best News Source Collegian
Best Hangout Between Classes
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Pretty Lights shines as Best Local Band for 2009 By Kelly BlecK College Avenue
An energetic crowd moves in sync to a fast-paced, intense beat. An urge to dance overcomes the writhing crowd as the unique beats from the band Pretty Lights fill the venue. Currently touring the country, Colorado-based producer Derek Vincent Smith and accompanist drummer Cory Eberhard are making crowds reevaluate embracing electronic music. “This (Fort Collins) isn’t really a place you’d think an electronic band would come from and he (Smith) has just become so huge, he has sold out (venues) everywhere,” said Loren Toth, senior mechanical engineering major. Despite the seemingly odd genre of music, Pretty Lights has won Best Local Band for 2009. “I think he earned it,” said Mike Honerlaw, a junior landscape architecture major. “For him to be doing this much stuff at such a young age and to have a Web site and be on tour all over the U.S. is a pretty big accomplishment.” On Pretty Lights’ Web site, they describe their music as “electro organic cutting-edge party rocking beats.” Pretty Lights has sold out all recent shows in their hometown of Fort Collins as well as surrounding gigs in Boulder and Denver, which include playing at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in July and October. “I like the fact that they’re from Fort Collins,” Toth said. “I just think it’s sweet that he’s able to develop this stuff and still be local.” Pretty Lights has opened the way for other electronic bands trying to expand in the Colorado music scene. “At first the scene was Prism, with dance-based disco beats and full instrumentation,” said Kyle Stych, general manager of Aggie Theatre. “Now, it’s developed into one to two guys onstage without live instrumentation. It’s really launching in the Boulder and Denver areas.” Stych is surprised that more bands within the genre
haven’t developed in Fort Collins. “We’re a main influence for this genre, since Pretty Lights emerged,” he added. New electronic and dance music is being produced by Pretty Lights with their three albums, “Filling Up the City Skies,” “Taking Up Your Precious Time,” and the most recent release, “Passing By Behind Your Eyes.” Smith is developing a new system for the release of his music as well, targeting the online downloading market.
He has made all of his albums available for download off his Web site for free. “We’ve worked with him (Smith) since high school,” Stych said. “He’s really developed into what he is now, I think, because he’s distributed his music for free online. They’re downloading it and he’s doing it for free to have exploded shows.” And listeners greatly appreciate the free downloads that Pretty Lights makes available. “I think it’s good, but if he
charged people, nobody would know about him,” Honerlaw said. “It’s a whole different scene, different than any other, and having it for free is definitely helping him out.” Free downloading is targeting the already booming market, helping promote Pretty Lights as listeners are now more attuned to his music. Their MySpace page said their music has arrived “at a time when music lovers from almost all subcultures and genres are finding common
ground in the basic form of bangin’ beats.” “I feel like that’s why he’s blown up as big as he has,” Toth said. “He’s doing it because he loves the music.” Kelly Bleck is a reporter for College Avenue magazine and can be reached at csumag@lamar.colostate.edu.
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Best Sandwich/Sub Pickle Barrel - 20th year
2nd: Cheba Hut 3rd: Jimmy John’s
Best Breakfast Egg & I - 19th year
The Best of 2009 Best Radio Station KCSU FM-90.5 - 14th year
Best Ice Cream Walrus - 13th year
Best Local Brewery
Best Bike Shop Lee’s Cyclery - 2nd year 2nd: Recycled Cycles 3rd: Road 34
Best Beer Selection Old Chicago - 14th year
Best Margarita The Rio - 14th year
Tied for 2nd: KISS FM-96.1 and KTCL FM-93.3 3rd: The Bear- 107.9 FM
2nd: Cold Stone Creamery 3rd: Gelazzi
2nd: CB & Potts Tied for 3rd: Coopersmith’s and Road 34
2nd: Los Tarascos 3rd: On the Border
New Belgium Brewery - 9th year
Best Vegetarian Rainbow - 14th year
2nd: Odell Brewing Co. 3rd: Fort Collins Brewery
2nd: Tasty Harmony 3rd: Salad Spot
Best Live Music Venue Aggie Theatre - 8th year
Best Buffalo Wings Jim’s Wings - 12th year
2nd: Avogadro’s Number 3rd: Hodi’s Half Note
Best Outdoor Shop JAX - 9th year
Best Burrito Big City Burrito - 8th year
Best Parent Restaurant Austin’s - 9th year
2nd: REI 3rd: The Mountain Shop
2nd: Chipotle 3rd: Qdoba
Tied for 2nd: HuHot, Rustic Oven and Hibachi
2nd: Buffalo Wild Wings Tied for 3rd: CB & Potts and Pizza Casbah
Most Romantic The Melting Pot - 3rd year 2nd: Bisetti’s 3rd: Jay’s Bistro
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Best Pizza Pizza Casbah - 7th year 2nd: Beau Jo’s 3rd: Panhandler’s
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d.P. dough delivers best late night bite by AnnA bAldwin College Avenue
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Ask a Fort Collins D.P. Dough delivery person about his or her most interesting day at work and you might hear Aaron Asmussen’s story about how he could not deliver a customer’s food—because it was in a different state. “A customer from Ohio accidentally called our store here,” Asmussen said. “The street and the address he told us is also a street here, so I didn’t notice anything until I was trying to find it—it was very confusing.” Voted as the Best Late Night Bite by students, D.P. Dough is best known for delivering on weekends until 3 a.m. The menu has 48 different
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calzones and their best-seller is the “Buffer Zone,” which is made with chicken, hot sauce, bleu cheese and mozzarella, said Abigayle Hartley, manager of the restaurant. For those who haven’t tried a calzone, Hartley describes it as a pizza folded in half. She added that D.P. Dough has become a popular late-night place for people to go after leaving the bars in Old Town. Junior business major
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100 things to do while at CSU: More than grades, graduation by mandy l. rose College Avenue
No matter your age, degree or year in school, there are many things we have in common as college students. We’re here to learn, earn a degree and hopefully be able to use that degree in some way to make our living and a mark in the world. But there’s more to the university experience than just coursework. A lot of what makes the college experience amazing is intangible. It’s hard to measure the amount of fun you can have while in school. However, for those seeking a well-rounded experience, just turn to page 140 in your ASCSU planner and you will find a list to at least get
you well on your way: 100 things to do before you leave CSU. With over 60 credits on my transcript, and 69 of the 100 items complete, I may not be an expert, but I’m prepared to offer some sound advice. Although I must admit, some of the items on the list are a bit cheesy, but that’s part of the point. Some are so easy to accomplish, and you’ve likely done several even if you didn’t know it. And several things have been toned down substantially since I first started school. For example, number 17— swim in Horsetooth Reservoir— used to involve skinny-dipping, and streaking across the Plaza is now noticeably absent from the list. And oddly, participation in Cans Around the Oval
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seems to have been replaced by hug a tree (62). Still the list is not only manageable, it’s fun. It’s not just another list of things to do, it’s a great way to get to know campus resources, like visiting all Advocacy Offices (9); meeting new people—kissing someone at the Oval (38) and reaffirming your school spirit by taking a trip to Boulder and realizing how glad you are that you didn’t go to CU-Boulder (100). It’s a way to get outside your comfort zone—by petting Cam the Ram (1), speaking on the stump on the Plaza (7), or taking a ‘fun final’ by taking the final for a class you’re not registered for (61). It’s a way to challenge yourself—by climbing a fourteener
(92), partying ‘til dawn (88) not just until 2 or 3 a.m., or acing a test (42). If you’ve yet to start the list officially, you may find you’ve already completed several items, such as ordering a late night pizza (11), sleeping in on a snowy day (19) and hanging out at the Lagoon (39). And who among us hasn’t visited the Lory Student Center (40), read a book outside of class (45), or visited/stayed in a residence hall (48)? Want to check several items off your list in the same weekend? I recommend attending the CSU vs. Wyoming football game on Nov. 27. You could easily check off the following: 5: Tailgate before a football game
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want more? turn to pages 15 and 16 for a fun list of 100 things to accomplish while at csu
57: Have a BBQ with friends 16: Go to a football game 59: Attend a Border War game against Wyoming 41: Wear a ForEver Green Tshirt 74: Sing the Fight Song 88: Party ‘til dawn 89: Say “I love you” to a friend 58: Say “Hey Coach” to Steve Fairchild You can tackle the list alone, but with friends will be better. And why not take a group of friends to the Sundance Steakhouse and Saloon to ride a mechanical bull (94) if you missed your opportunity at Rampalooza? Or be creative: sing the fight song (74) while speaking on the stump in the Plaza (7) or while attending a professional sporting event in Denver (81), and if you see the ASCSU President walking on campus, ask him to join you (10). Yes, it’s a list of things to do, and we all have plenty of that already, but this is fun. You might find yourself learning about campus, the community and even about yourself. These days won’t last forever, make the most of them, because graduation is right around the corner. And don’t forget to call your parents and tell them you love them (37). Mandy L. Rose is a reporter for College Avenue magazine and can be reached at csumag@ lamar.colostate.edu.
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While at CSU, do 100 things the Rams do
Students face activities, challenges and conquests on-and off-campus
This list gives students some ideas on how to make the most of their years at CSU, that are a little challenging, and a lot of fun.
1. Pet Cam the Ram 2. Ride the Colorado mountains (on skis or a snowboard) 3. Hike to the top of Horsetooth Mountain 4. Vote in an ASCSU election 5. Tailgate before a football game 6. Participate in CSUnity 7. Speak on the stump on the Plaza 8. Attend the President’s Fall Address and Picnic 9. Visit all the Advocacy Offices 10. Meet the ASCSU president 11. Order late night pizza
12. Take a ride on the Transfort Bus (it’s free) 13. Attend lighting of the “A” 14. Attend an ASAP event 15. Help build a homecoming float 16. Go to a football game 17. Swim in Horsetooth Resevoir 18. Do your homework in Monfort Quad 19. Sleep in on a snowy day 20. Go on a local brewery tour 21. Take a moonlight stroll across the Oval 22. Ask someone on a date 23. Get your professor to buy you lunch 24. Volunteer for RamRide 25. Make a request on KCSU (90.5 FM) 26. Participate in the annual
Undie Run 27. Attend a Take Back the Night Rally in April 28. Read the Collegian 29. Go out to eat in Old Town 30. Send a postcard from New Belgium 31. Raft/Tube/Kayak the Cache la Poudre River 32. Play in an intramural game 33. Watch a lightning or rainstorm 34. Walk across the Vietnam Memorial Bridge 35. Work out at the student recreation center 36. Read a story in College Avenue magazine 37. Call your parents and tell them you love them See list on Page 16
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Colorado School of Mines graduate student Berkeley Hippel reaches the top of a rock called “Ship’s Prow” during the annual Horsetooth Hang climbing event at Horsetooth Reservoir Oct. 3. Horsetooth Reservoir is a popular place for students.
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More fun, challenges for students to achieve Continued from Page 15
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Senior business major Katie Eiden, left, laughs as she spins on a ride at the Ram Welcome Carnival on Aug. 21 on the Lory Student Center West Lawn.
38. Kiss someone at the Oval 39. Hang out at the Lagoon 40. Visit Lory Student Center 41. Wear a ForEverGreen t-shirt 42. Ace a test 43. Eat at Pickle Barrel 44. Watch a sunrise at CSU 45. Read a book outside of class 46. Attend your college council meeting 47. Visit the Wellness Zone and pick up some free stuff 48. Stay in a residence hall 49. Buy CSU gear from the CSU Bookstore in the LSC 50. Do a lap at the Jack Christiansen Memorial Track
51. Go to a CSU club sports game 52. Walk/Bike/Skateboard/Run along the Spring Creek Trail 53. Ride your bike to school 54. Watch a program on CTV 55. Watch a sunset at CSU 56. Complete the Old Chicago World Beer Tour 57. Have a BBQ with friends 58. Say “Hey Coach” to Steve Fairchild 59. Attend a Border War game against Wyoming 60. Go to a swimming and dive meet 61. Take a “fun final” (a final for a class you’re not registered for) 62. Hug a tree
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63. Go to an art show in the Curfman Gallery 64. Attend a men’s or women’s basketball game 65. Go camping 66. Attend a play on campus 67. Go to the annual rodeo 68. Attend the RamWelcome Carnival 69. Attend an International Week Event 70. Join a student organization 71. Go to a drive-in movie 72. Visit the SLiCE office 73. Visit Pingree Park 74. Sing the Fight Song 75. Visit the Study Abroad office 76. Take a nap in the library 77. Visit the sexpert at the Wellness Zone 78. Leave your cell phone at home for a day 79. Attend the 4th of July fireworks at City Park 80. Go to a concert 81. Attend a professional sporting event in Denver 82. Go dancing at a club with friends 83. Pull an all-nighter 84. Eat at the food court in the Lory Student Center 85. Get a parking ticket 86. Leave the country for spring break 87. Go to a career fair 88. Party ‘til dawn 89. Say I love you to a friend 90. Get a chair massage at the Wellness Zone 91. Make a snowman 92. Climb a fourteener 93. Swim in the Rec Center pool 94. Ride a mechanical bull 95. Be rebellious: get a tattoo or piercing 96. Visit the Administration building 97. Eat Walrus Ice Cream 98. Attend Family Weekend with your family 99. Have a chili bowl in the Ramskeller 100. Take a trip to Boulder. Realize how glad you are that you didn’t go to CU-Boulder BONUS: Graduate!
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TOP LEFT: Joel Captuo, with parents Paul and Sheila Caputo, gets distracted by the walrus collection at Walrus Ice Cream on May 15, 2006. Walrus Ice Cream, for the thirteenth year, wins Best Ice Cream. TOP RIGHT: Patty Herrera, 21, takes fresh vegetables to create pico de gallo salsa for Cafe Mexicali on Feb. 20, 2007. For the second year, Cafe Mexicali wins Best Mexican. BOTTOM: Craig Scemits, right, enjoys dinner at Austin’s on Feb. 4, 2008, while Jason Schulman, left, pours a drink. Austin’s wins Best Parent Restaurant for the ninth year.
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