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Freshman Guide contents Letter from the editor: Fall editor-in-chief gives advice for successful college experience, p. 4 Student Union: Facility updated to include more dining options, meeting rooms, p. 9 Academics: Campus boasts many places to study for midterms and finals, p. 12 Student Government: Bus trip planned for LSU’s opening game against Oregon, p. 16 ResLife: Find out where to live on campus, LSU’s best and worst dorms p. 18 Transportation: Parking on campus can be a pain — find out where to park successfully, p. 20 Men’s basketball: Team poised for comeback after successful Italian tour, p. 32

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Dining: Campus is surrounded by a multitude of restaurants and eateries, p. 21

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Letter from the editor: make the most of LSU When you walk past the stately oaks and broad magnolias for the first time as an official LSU freshman, take a moment to savor their splendor. Your time here may be just beginning, but it will end before you know it. Prepare yourself for the best four years of your life — or perhaps more if you take a “victory lap,” as fifth-year seniors like to call their additional time at the University. In order to make those years the best they can be, find a niche that works for you. It’s the only way to survive the sea of faces that comes with attending a 28,000-student school. I found my niche in two ways: through an organization called LSU Ambassadors and through my

four-year stint at The Daily Reveille, which produced the publication you’re holding in your hands. Those two avenues provided the bulk of my new acquaintances, the ones I would study with during late-night sessions at MATTHEW Middleton “Club Mid” JACOBS Fall ’11 editor- Library and the ones in-chief with whom I would dance the night away at countless parties. Student Government recently launched a survey called Roar into Involvement. It matches incoming students with organizations that fit their interests. Take the survey at studentvoice.

com/lsu/roarintoinvolvement and see where it places you. In the meantime, prepare yourself for new opportunities. Embrace your newfound independence. You’ll cram a surplus of new knowledge into your noggin, but what you’ll take away stretches far beyond the parameters of a classroom. Finally, stay informed about your campus via The Daily Reveille. Published Monday through Friday, TDR is your student-produced newspaper, and we promise to bring you timely, intriguing updates about all things LSU. Stay up to date with the latest sports news, glean weekend entertainment options and find out how the University’s impending

budget cuts may affect you. Copies can be found at newsstands located throughout campus and in the surrounding areas. Get news even faster by visiting our website, lsureveille.com, which is constantly updated with breaking news, interactive features and more. If you ever see news happening or want to speak with a TDR staff member, call the newsroom at (225) 578-4810. You can also submit letters to the editor at editor@lsureveille.com. Enjoy your time at LSU. It will stay with you forever. See you in August!

Contact Matthew Jacobs at mjacobs@lsureveille.com

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Union renovations bring improvements More dining options available T.N. “King” Contributing Writer

Hearing loud noises and seeing dust in the air for the past five years, students have watched one of the most popular places on campus undergo a projected $83.7 million renovation and construction project. The Student Union renovation began in November 2006. The project included the addition of approximately 50,000 square feet to the building and renovation of approximately two-thirds of the existing building. “Having a great meeting place is essential to having a great university,” said Gregory Owen, political communications senior and Union employee. Some major changes included: a four-story addition on the southeast corner that provides a new principal entrance to the building, additional outdoor plazas, new and improved spaces for retail activity, new meeting rooms, additional lobbies for student gatherings, more electrical outlets for laptop use, replacement of most of the heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems, and a completely renovated theater. Student Union director Shirley Plakidas has worked for the Union for 44 years and said she, along with the union staff, is very pleased with the outcome of the renovation. “The building is a much fresher environment, and the facility is a safer building now in terms of life safety codes,” she said. The Union, located in the heart of the campus, is a

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The Student Union underwent a $83.7 million renovation and construction project. Improvements include new outdoor plazas and meeting rooms.

popular stop for prospective students and their families. Other than Mike the Tiger’s habitat, it is one of the most visited places on campus. It is also a place where students can meet and socialize with other students, get involved in campus life, and unwind and relax after a long day of classes. Beginning in 2001, opportunities for student involvement on union renovations included focus groups, open forums and membership on a number of advisory committees. During the preliminary design phase, students had many opportunities to interact with the architects and tell them directly what their dreams were for their student union. The architects listened to students’ wants and concerns, presented conceptual ideas for feedback, and brought back revised concepts based on previous visits and open meetings. Owen said he has watched the Union undergo a lot of changes since he has been working there toward the end of his freshman year. “The biggest changes came with the overall look of the building and the type of tenants we have,” he said. “The old interior was pretty retro looking, and this new

look gives it a more open look to it. The new tenants are lot more student-oriented, and I feel we have a more student oriented complex than the other universities I’ve been to.” Students now have more eating options, making it

easier for students to grab a meal or snack in less time. The Magnolia Room, a restaurant-style all you can eat dining room is open. Also, the all-new Tiger Lair food court has opened, serving students with food choices such as: CC’s Coffee, Papa John’s Pizza, Bayou Bistreaux, Quizno’s, Salsarita’s, Jamba Juice, Chick-Fil-A, Panda Express and On-The-Geaux. The new tiered-seating, multi-purpose lounge area on the ground floor was once a student bowling alley but now serves as a great study and relaxation place with a beautiful view of the Memorial Oak Grove. “The renovations have helped draw more students to the building in my opinion because it is a more pleasant UNION, see page 46

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Find the best places to study on campus Cameron Warren Contributing Writer

For many incoming students, studying will be (or should be) a primary task. Basically all of the University is prime study territory, but some areas are better than others. Before freshmen pick out their spot and before the professors really begin piling it on, new students should go to the Center for Freshman Year. There, students receive information on how to study for college, which is different than studying for high school. In high school, more emphasis was put on memorization. College puts more emphasis on application of information. The center also gives career information, which is necessary, since many incoming students still aren’t sure about career paths. The tests can really help students make informed decisions on whether or not their chosen major is what they want. For many new students, the Student Union seems like a good study space. Close to food, people and the bookstore, it has it all. People can study in the areas on the first and second floors, but these are usually loud, busy and crowded, especially during the day. The real place to study in the Union is on the third floor. With less traffic and people, it is quieter and easier to find a space. Many new students do not realize that the area isn’t off-limits, and there are chairs and sitting areas available for student use. Also, additional tutoring services are located in room 335. Also in the Union room 150, the Student Government Office offers free

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Jordan Tesfay, finance senior, studies for a test in Middleton Library.

scantrons. On nice days, many students flock to the grassy areas of the Quad and Parade Ground. While many students sunbathe and sleep, these places can also be utilized as a last minute cram session while maintaining a tan. Some students have even brought hammocks into the Quad. Just make yourself comfortable and hit those books. However, most studiers can be seen around the entrance to the Computer Testing Center, cramming before a midterm. Another interesting place people have studied is the balcony of the Atkinson building, directly across from Middleton Library. The main place to study on campus would be Middleton Library, located on the north end of the Quad. As well as obviously having books, there are also areas where students can use library computers (they have both Mac and PC) and their own laptops. Middleton also has a coffee shop in the back, containing more seating and

tables. Many students say they prefer studying in a library — or, as they affectionately call it, “Club Middleton” — to studying in a dorm

because they have more distractions in their rooms. A new tradition for Middleton is a flash rave that assembles outside in the Quad. The raves, which began in 2010, are usually on the Thursday night during exam week. Beach balls, neon lights, glow sticks and costumes are usually critical components. In addition to being LSU’s main library, it also houses the Center of Academic Success Tutorial Center. At the Center, students can receive help on homework, college study strategies and test preparation help in Math, Chemistry, Physics and Biology. Students can also reSTUDYING, see page 46

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SG planning bus trip for football opener About 235 student tickets available Rachel Wilson

Contributing Writer

Students looking to kick off the football season with a road trip may have the chance to hitch a ride on the Student Government bus trip. SG President Cody Wells said SG is planning a bus trip for the season opener against the University of Oregon at Cowboys Stadium in Dallas, Texas. Wells said SG will have around 250 tickets, but only 235 would be available to students, with the rest going to chaperones.

The total cost of the trip would be about $35,000, according to Wells. “We have a sponsorship program,” he said. “We’re going to try to offset the costs so we don’t have to use student fees.” SG is approaching sponsors from last year’s bus trip as well as seeking new supporters, Wells said. “Hopefully we’ll have a much more improved sponsor list,” he said. Wells said the price of the trip will not be finalized until SG receives an estimate on the rental cost of the charter buses and individual game ticket prices. Students will have to BUS TRIP, see page 44

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Dorm daze: where to live on campus

student’s classes and eating preferences. He said the best way for first year students to figure out which hall to choose is for them to take a tour. “We have show rooms Morgan Searles that cover the east and west Staff Writer sides of campus that show the First year students look- different types of residents ing to fly the coop — leav- halls,” High said. “Our guides ing behind crippling cases of are a wealth of information. Tours are available year empty nest syndrome — might have trouble figuring out round at 1:30 and 3:00 p.m. on all days the University is open. where to land. High said out of 4,669 Between the 18 different on-campus residence halls residents who lived on cam— 10 traditional, 6 residential pus in the fall 2010 semester, colleges, 2 honors houses and 3,054 of them were first year 2 apartment style — the deci- students. “Our residential colleges sion of which hall to choose — information technology, can get confusing. The cost of living in a agriculture, business, engineering, science residence hall and mass commuranges from nication — prob$2,445 for a ably have the most three or four involved programstudent room ming,” High said. with a hall “The residential colbathroom in leges will have proMiller Hall, fessors down there or a three helping with study student room groups and holding with a hall tutoring sessions. bathroom Jay High We work to make in HighResidential Life sure these are living land Hall, to $4,360 for a communications manager and learning communities.” one student High said all of the comefficiency room with a private bath in East Campus Apart- munities have aspects of living ments, according to the 2011- and learning programming, but 2012 Residential Life Price students are more likely to receive specialized attention in List. However the on-campus a residence hall that fits their apartment housing options — major. “People can come into East Campus Apartments and West Campus Apartments — Grace King Hall in person to are only open to upperclass- the talk to assignment staff,” men and first year students he said. “We also have a call center during peak times like with an athletic scholarship. Jay High, Residential Life this, when student workers can communications manager, answer questions about halls said choosing the right resi- and steer students through the dence hall has a lot to do with the location of an individual DORMS, see page 44

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Student Gov. plans for fall semester Committee focuses on college councils Rachel Wilson Contributing Writer

The Student Government Summer Planning Committee has been meeting each week to discuss and hammer out plans for the fall semester. Senate Speaker Aaron Caffarel told The Daily Reveille, “The Student Senate will begin the semester discussing the work of the Summer Planning Committee, which includes College Council reformation, the merger of the PSIF and ORF committees, potential revisions to the Election Code, a discussion on the policy on repeating classes, the overall structure of Student Government in comparison to other SEC Student Governments and the involvement of service organizations on campus.” College councils have been a big issue with SG this summer. Until now, a major problem has been that a majority of college councils have been largely inactive. Caffarel told the committee on June 15 the $12,000 set aside for the councils’ use usually sits there the entire year and that the councils think the money will just get used later. However, he said students should see the benefits of the money they pay during the semester. The committee settled on a plan to present to the Senate in the fall — they will propose rules for councils to remain active as well as propose that the Senate

have control of the funds. Caffarel told the committee approximately five bills will be put before the Senate in the fall concerning the college councils, one of which will assure that current elected college council members keep their positions for the year. Previously, the Undergraduate Organization Relief Fund, Graduate Organization Relief Fund and Programming, Support and Initiatives Fund have all been separate entities. The committee has outlined a plan to merge these separate funds into one. Former Student Government President J Hudson told the committee June 22 that the proposal would have funds for ORF, GORF and PSIF combined and allocated by one joint committee. “The rationale behind this merger ... is that people are confused,” Hudson said. Hudson told the committee that with the current system, groups don’t know who to approach to seek funds for events. With the merger, groups would go to the joint committee of these organizations. SG Vice President Kathleen Bordelon brought up the issue of “drop/delete” in the June 22 meeting of the SPC. She said that if you repeat a class, both grades are shown on your transcript. “Something needs to change,” she said. The committee will continue discussions on what they can do about this issue in the next few weeks. Changes to the election codes, the structure of Student Government and serSG, see page 44

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Transportation: find out how to get around Campus Transit a safe option Kaitlin Torke Contributing Writer

Students often groan and complain about the yellow ticket appearing on windshields after parking somewhere not deemed “appropriate” by The Office of Parking, Traffic and Transportation. But freshmen can steer clear of the yellow slips and find the best transportation with a few tips. A prime parking spot on campus is a wonderful thing. However, automated gates requiring a parking pass often lie between a good parking spot and a needy student. But freshmen living on

campus have many advantages. Dorms are located close to buildings most used by freshmen. The Quad and dining halls, such as the 459 Commons and the 5, are within a 10-minute walk from the dorms. However, if students living on campus are walking at night, Campus Transit is a good option too. Campus Transit is a van and mini-bus service ensuring safe on-campus transportation seven days a week from 5:30 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. Students should call at least fifteen minutes in advance because Campus Transit has many passengers to transport. Because the University is a “walking” campus, student cars or cars without permits are not allowed on campus. Cars are allowed on

campus at 4:30 p.m. But Tiger Trails bus system and parking permits accommodate students. Tiger Trails is a great options for students living off campus and cannot walk to class. Tiger Trails is a free bus service for students to on and off campus locations. Tiger Trails now has an application for most smart phones called “TransLoc” allowing students to track each routes current location. Tiger Trails has 12 routes, including a Sunday shuttle and night routes. Most route hours are Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. For off campus students who do not use Tiger Trails, students can buy parking passes from the Office of Parking, Traffic and Transportation located on

South Stadium Road. Most off-campus students buy an annual pass, which costs $100, or a semester pass, which costs $50. But these passes only allow students to park in the commuter lots during school hours, which are on the outer edge of campus. Often times, walking from these lots to the Quad is a 15-minute walk. And if it rains, the walk is not enjoyable. Whether living on or off campus, freshmen have many options to combat parking and transportation woes.

Contact Kaitlin Torke at ktorke@lsureveille.com

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Dining options abound near campus

Laura Furr Staff Writer

Within walking distance from campus, Baton Rouge provides students with a plethora of eateries in the North Gate area. The most well known of these restaurants is The Chimes. On the corner of Highland Road and West Chimes Street, this restaurant is known for its Cajun cuisine, affordable prices and extensive supply of exotic beer, for those of age. Everyone can find something on the menu, but true Tiger-Fans will order fired alligator. Continue down Highland and keep your eyes peeled for Roul’s Deli. This hole in the wall doesn’t look like much, but inside are some of the best hamburgers in the city. For

under $10 you can devour a juicy hamburger, fries and drink. A few buildings down stands local fast food favorite Raising Cane’s on the corner of Highland and State Street. The fried chicken, golden fries, buttery toast and secret Cane’s sauce are even better at the historical first Cane’s site. Secret for all you freshman: order your toast with butter on both sides (B.O.B.) for extra deliciousness. Just behind the LSU School of Music lies Inga’s Subs and Salads. During the school week the line wraps outside the building as students wait to order their fresh subs and teriyaki bowls, so be sure to get there early. One of the healthier options around campus, Inga’s has a friendly staff, affordable prices and

nice tables outside. If you’re up in time for breakfast or have a craving for breakfast foods, Louie’s Café is the place to go. This local favorite is open 24 hours a day and the eccentric chefs will make you any shape of pancake your heart desires. The Super-Hashbrowns, covered in cheese, bacon, and sour cream, are the perfect midnight snack when pulling an all-nighter and the 5 inch tall biscuits will literally make your mouth water for 99-cents. Every college campus needs an Asian take out restaurant. At LSU this restaurant is Chinese Combo King. It serves quality Chinese, walking distance from campus, and at a fair price. But don’t just do To-Go: The inside of this restaurant on West Chimes is

surprisingly modern. Right next door to CCK is Greek eatery Akasha Express. Prices are reasonable and the food is authentic. It’s open late for all of your humus and chicken schwarma cravings. Originating from New Orleans is the very cool Reginelli’s Pizzeria. The restaurant offers fair prices for great food and fun. Coupons can also be found just about anywhere it seems. Reginelli’s delivery makes for a great night in too. Right next door to Louie’s lies the tiny sushi restaurant Koi. Known for its authentic rolls and very affordable prices, Koi is a great way for college students to chow down on some Japanese cuisine. Contact Laura Furr at lfurr@lsureveille.com

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SG leaders share advice with freshmen Rachel Wilson

Contributing Writer

The Daily Reveille caught up with members of Student Government to ask them what advice they would give to you — the incoming freshman class of 2015. Here’s what they had to say! Cody Allen Wells, Student Body President Mass Communication: Political Communication senior “Try your hardest, do your best, and enjoy every minute of it. Four years will fly by!” Kathleen Bordelon, Student Body Vice-President Communication Studies (Political Science minor) senior “On an academic prospective, my advice is to never let a bad grade get you down. I came to LSU expecting to put in the same amount of time studying as I did in high school, and I expected to get the same results. I soon found out that would not be the case. After beating myself up about my first round of college tests, I realized I would soon have to change my study habits. When my first semester was over, I had pulled up all my grades and finished my first semester of LSU. After that semester, I realized there was no point in getting mad at myself for the mistakes I made during my first round of tests. College is hard, you will make mistakes, but it is important to learn from them and make the changes that need to be made to make sure you succeed not only during your time here at LSU, but also in your future endeavors.” Derek Buras, Economic Advisor Economics junior

“The biggest thing is time management. [Also,] get involved with activities to meet new people and network.” Eric Harper, Assistant Director of Athletics Political Science sophomore “Don’t get involved in too many organizations, but try a few. You’ll meet amazing people and it will help boost your morale throughout the semester.”

Greg Upton, Economic Adviser Economics 2nd year Ph.D. student “Treat college like an 8-5 job. Instead of piddling around between classes, get a few hours of studying in. This will free up your evenings so you can enjoy yourself and minimize stress when all of your exams come up during the same few weeks.” Rawley Webber, Assistant Director of Finance Agricultural Business junior “Take your classes seriously. Go to class, take good notes, and study hard. People will try to downplay the importance of going to class. It’s your money that’s going to waste if you don’t go to class. Furthermore, going to class makes studying easier. Also, don’t wait to get involved. Otherwise, you’ll end up realizing on graduation day that you came to LSU with a world of opportunity to make an impact, and you are leaving having wasted that opportunity.” Amber Guillory, Director of Finance Accounting senior “My advice to the incoming freshmen class would be to take advantage of every opportunity LSU has to offer! Whether it’s joining a sorority or getting involved in Student Government, if you think you

might be interested in something give it a try! There’s literally something for everyone! The biggest mistake you can make at LSU is to never get involved in at least one organization on campus.”

Amelia Burns, Commissioner of Elections Microbiology senior “Never be afraid to apply to any position whether it be in Student Government, Campus Life or off campus. There are always people looking for new ideas and a breath of fresh air. Don’t let people saying no or turning you down stop you from finding your fit at LSU.” Jackson Voss, Assistant Director of First Year Experience (FYE) Political Science/Mass Communications sophomore “In the ever-relevant

words of Ms. Frizzle from “The Magic School Bus,” — “Take chances! Make mistakes! Get messy!” College is a completely different learning environment from high school, and the best way to grow is to set out to experience new things, whether that be jumping into a completely different group of friends, taking a ridiculous class or joining every club and organization that catches your eye. If you don’t take at least a half-leap of faith, you may find college to be boring, unfulfilling and generally dissatisfying – but if you decide to take a few chances here and there, I promise that you will gain something from college that will ultimately be far more meaningful than just graduating and getting a job. SG ADVICE, see page 40

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Men’s basketball poised to recover from slump Team’s Italy tour built confidence Cameron Warren Contributing Writer

The LSU basketball team is poised to spring into action this fall. After two years of being in the bottom rungs of the SEC, head coach Trent Johnson believes that the hard times are over. The team recently took a trip to Italy, where Johnson said the team became better while playing local teams. The Tigers went undefeated in their series. Johnson also attributes the faster shot clock (24 seconds, as opposed to the 35 second clock used in college basketball) and having 12-minute quarters (college ball uses 20 minute halves) to a new quickness in offense. Winning in Italy brought the team newfound confidence, Johnson said. He said the group is having a good summer so far, something he said they needed. Also during the offseason, Johnson has been moving coaches around. Ryan Filo has moved from coaching football to basketball to become the team’s strength and conditioning coach. Juan Pablo Reggiardo, who took a job at Stanford, formerly held the job. He also moved Nick Robinson to assistant coach. Robinson was formerly the director of operations for the team. Johnson said the team would not have a director of basketball ops this year. Over the last two seasons, the Tigers have struggled, having an 11-21 record the past two seasons. LSU has had most of its problems with conference play, winning only five games total over the past two seasons

against other SEC teams. The team did well in recruiting last season, scoring All-American forward Johnny O’Bryant, “Mr. Basketball Kentucky” guard Anthony Hickey and guard John Isaac. O’Bryant was also listed on the ESPN 100, a list of the top high school basketball recruits for the year. Historically, LSU has done well in recruiting, with many all-star players such as Shaquille O’Neal and Pete Maravich. The team is also maturing. The team leaders, such as Storm Warren, Chris Bass and Malcolm White are now seniors, something the team did not have in the previous season. Also, many of the rookies that played last year now have much more experience. Instead of having a young and inexperienced team, LSU will walk into the next season still a relatively young team, but it will be led by experienced upperclassmen that have been playing since the 2008 season, when the Tigers were SEC Champions and went into the second round of the NCAA Tournament. During the offseason, the SEC decided to scrap the former two-division system in favor of one 12-team system. Previously, the SEC was the only conference in the “Big Six” (ACC, SEC, Big 10, Big 12, PAC-12, Big East) to have a two-division system. Florida head coach Billy Donovan said the two divisions acted almost as two separate conferences. The coaches believe the new system will bring the conference closer together. LSU’s schedule for the 2011-12 season has not been finalized yet, but some opponents are known. LSU will have home

games against Alabama, Arkansas, Miss. State, Auburn, Ole Miss, Georgia, Tennessee and Kentucky, the reigning SEC Champs. They will travel to Florida, Vanderbilt and South Carolina. For non-conference play, LSU will face off against three other powerful teams, with Marquette and Rutgers in the Big East and Virginia in the ACC. The Tigers will play at home against Boise State, UC Irvine and South Alabama. They will play road games against Coastal Carolina, Houston and North Texas. The Tigers will be looking for revenge against Coastal Carolina, who beat them in OT, and North Texas, who beat them by 20 points. The team will also only play two in-state teams this year, Grambling and Nicholls

State. This will be the fewest Louisiana schools played in a season since 2001. The team will also participate in the Charleston Classic, which will be held a week before Thanksgiving. Each team will play three games, though the schedule hasn’t been set. The teams LSU will be facing up against are Georgia Tech, Northwestern, St. Joseph’s, Seton Hall, Tulsa, Western Kentucky and Virginia Commonwealth, which made it to the Final Four last season. This season could be great one for LSU, as it seems poised to reclaim its winning history and highpowered play.

Contact Cameron Warren at cwarren@lsureveille.com

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Football team looks to improve on 2010 Michael Harb

Contributing Writer

Armed with a young and talented defense, an unpredictable and at times outrageous head coach, as well as a number of offensive question marks, the LSU football team looks to improve upon a successful, though nerve-wracking 2010 campaign. Last season saw more than a few instances that were maddening for fans, but thanks in large part to a staunch defense and clutch special teams play, the team finished with an 11-2 record and a top 10 ranking. Among those frustrating moments was the inconsistent quarterback play from senior Jordan Jefferson, which led to a similarly inconsistent twoquarterback system managed by Jefferson and fellow senior Jarrett Lee. The duo was responsible for a stagnant passing game that accounted for just nine touchdowns. Jefferson in particular struggled in the passing game, encountering a seven game stretch of season in which he did not throw a touchdown. But he seemed to turn a corner late in the season. Bolstered by an excellent bowl game against Texas A&M as well as a strong spring practice, Jefferson appears poised to start the season as the teams signal-caller come the Oregon opener this September, despite the addition of talented junior college transfer Zach Mettenberger. Mettenberger began his college career at Georgia, but due to legal troubles transferred to Butler Community College, where he threw for 32 touchdowns and only 4 interceptions. The talented quarterback was in contention with the upperclassmen for the starting job this spring before Jefferson separated himself

from the competition. “Mettenberger’s a very talented guy, but I think the two veterans still have an advantage with the understanding of the offense,” head coach Les Miles said in the spring. Another new addition to the troubled offense came earlier this year in the form of new offensive coordinator Steve Kragthorpe. Kragthorpe, who has experience working with notable NFL quarterbacks Matt Hasselbeck and Drew Bledsoe, is expected to breathe some life into what was an area of significant weakness. Reports out of spring practice indicate that process has begun, as Jefferson appears to have had the strongest spring of his career. Under Kragthorpe’s guidance, fans hope to see Jefferson deliver the ball more frequently to a talented receiving corps that includes juniors Rueben Randle and Russell Shepard, as well as tight end Deangelo Peterson. Kragthorpe made comments earlier this year on streamlining the playbook in order to be a more focused offense. “The biggest thing in offensive football is you want to have enough variety so you can attack the defense,” Kragthorpe said earlier this year. “By the same token you can’t have so much volume that you can’t be good at practicing all those plays.” Despite poor quarterback play, the offense was not entirely a black hole last season. Junior Stevan Ridley became LSU’s 13th 1,000-yard rusher following the season, and the team has a number of young running backs including Spencer Ware, Michael Ford and Alfred Blue, who look to fill the void left after Ridley departed to pursue a pro career. After a breakout performance in which he rushed for more than 100 yards in the

Cotton Bowl, Ware seems to be the likely candidate to replace Ridley as the primary back. But look to see others in the backfield also, as Miles hasn’t hesitated to use multiple backs in past years. Though the running game was certainly a strength in 2010, it was the defense that truly buoyed the team. And while the team loses three key contributors in defensive tackle Drake Nevis, linebacker Kelvin Sheppard and AllAmerican cornerback Patrick Peterson, it is loaded with young, athletic playmakers. Even with the absence of Peterson, the LSU secondary appears be a position of depth, consisting of a talented group of sophomore defensive backs in Tyrann Mathieu, Tharold Simon, Eric Reid, and Craig Loston to complement juniors Morris Claiborne and Brandon

Taylor, all of whom were contributors in 2010. The defensive line looks to be a force as well. Leaving is All-SEC tackle Nevis, but the team welcomes the number one defensive tackle recruit in the nation in Anthony Johnson and hopes to get production out of a healthy Sam Montgomery, who is recovering from a torn ACL. Sophomore defensive tackle Michael Brockers and sophomore defensive end Barkevious Mingo will also play prominent roles. The linebacker position holds more uncertainty, as seniors Ryan Baker, Stefoin Francois and sophomore Kevin Minter will attempt to fill the vacancy left by the stout middle linebacker and defensive team leader Kelvin Sheppard. FOOTBALL, see page 44

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Center for Academic Students, groups Success offers advice focus on charity Morgan Searles Staff Writer

When first year students take the leap from high school to college, certain questions are sure to arise. This is a time when the University’s many academic and counseling resources can come in handy. From the Center for Academic Success, to the University College Center for Freshman Year, to individual senior college counselors, freshmen have plenty of places to turn to for answers. Paul Ivey, associate dean of University College, told the Daily Reveille in April that the Center for Freshman year has a system in place to help them prepare for the future. “I think the most important thing they can do is to become familiar with the 8-semester graduation CATS plans,” Ivey said. “They should also become familiar with their degree audit and use that in conjunction with the 8-semester plan.” Ivey said that the road to graduation is easier if students get on track early. “As soon as they get themselves admitted into a senior college, they should make a connection with an advisor there,” he said. “After that, they should just follow the rules that are specified with their degree audit.” Diane Mohlar, learning strategies consultant with the Center for Academic Success, said they give advice to many freshman who find themselves confused about the transition from high school to college. “We do have a lot of programming for freshman,” Mohlar said. “Our Impact program is a two hour workshop designed specifically for first

year students.” Impact if a free, national award-winning program by CAS and First Year Experience for all first year students. The program helps students to develop study and time management skills, according to the CAS website. Mohlar said this is just one way students can ease into the change. “As they transition, differences that occur can sometimes confuse new students,” she said. “We focus on those differences and how students adjust learning strategies to ensure they can put their best foot forward.” One of these strategies encouraged by CAS is a calendar system for managing time and activities. Mohlar said this is one way to keep students proactive about their schoolwork, and to help them feel more confident. Stress management is another important skill emphasized for students in their first year of college. “Stress can hinder the learning process,” Mohlar said. “Students should maintain balance, get out and exercise, eat well and sleep well because learning can be difficult if they don’t.” Mohlar said many students come into college thinking they can study the same way they did in high school. But the changes can often be subtle, but challenging. “The level of learning needed in college is more intense,” Mohlar said. “Students have to learn how to study as they go along, and to stay organized as they plan their time.”

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LSU students care about the communities in which they live. This is evident from students’ devotion to serving others. Campus organizations have spent countless hours helping local community. Whether it’ s the Greek Life’ s annual Habitat for Humanity build or the Student Athletes Spring Greening Day you can always find LSU students serving the Baton Rouge community. In April 2011 the University’ s “Focusing On College and Unlimited Success” (FOCUS) group hosted the “Art Serving Art” fundraiser at the Shaw Center for the Arts

downtown FOCUS coordinated with the LSU School of Art and local artists to sell 220 paintings, jewelry, pottery and photographs. The proceeds went to fund FOCUS’ summer program, a two-week camp for high school students from underprivileged schools. The camp allows under privileged students to experience life at LSU. During their sessions campers get to stay in dorms and eat in the dining halls like normal university students. Participants take classes in art, music, theater, philosophy, creative writing and dance. Students also reach out to CHARITY, see page 44

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LSU is a great school, and you shouldn’t let the opportunities it provides — academic, extracurricular, and social — go to waste. Also, avoid Lockett bathrooms. Just trust me on that one.” Brian Davis, Director of Transportation General studies, 5th year senior “In college you have to worry about 3 things: studying, sleep and social life. Unfortunately, you can only choose two. Choose wisely.” Roben West, Executive Aide Political Science (Political Communications minor) junior “As an Incoming freshman, the best advice I’d give is this: Do not be afraid to get involved. LSU is your school and the only way to get the best experience is to make it your own. LSU is a great school with a lot of great people and opportunities and you can miss out if you don’t take a chance and get involved.” Morgan Newport, Sponsorship Coordinator Mass Communication — Public Relations senior “Study. You can never study enough. Even if you think you have studied enough, you haven’t, study more. Don’t party too much your first year; you have 4 years and plenty of time. Attend as many sporting events as you possibly can. Experience at least one all-nighter. Get involved in as many clubs/ organizations as possible and do it your freshman year. Always get to Middleton early so you have prime seat choices, especially during midterms/ finals. Finally, HAVE FUN!” Alli Robison, Director of First Year Experience Human Resource Education — Leadership and Development senior

“I would strongly encourage incoming freshman to get involved, as it could make or break your college experience. You will meet the greatest people and have the best opportunities come your way, in addition to growing as a leader. No matter what facet of student life you choose to get involved with, the most important thing in the end is that you were involved.” Hilary Soileau, Assistant Director of Student Outreach Mass Communication — Political Communication (Leadership Development minor) sophomore “Get involved with something, anything, on campus! You’ll meet so many people and have an amazing college experience. Being on a large campus means a lot of diversity. Allow yourself to be exposed to new people and cultures. Invest in a raincoat, rain boots and an umbrella! It’s worth it.” John Parker Ford, Chief of Staff Public Relations senior “Everyone should get involved with at least one organization. When you’re looking for a job it really is about who you know, so getting involved in any organization and starting to network as soon as you get to college is a fantastic idea.” Erin Kenna, Assistant Director of Academics Public Relations sophomore “My advice would be to accept every opportunity that comes your way. Never overlook a minor position within any organization. Pay attention in class, study when you need to and enjoy freshman year.” Chas Kelly, Director of Athletics in Student Government English Secondary Education (Leadership Development minor) sophomore

“My advice to the new class is to really find your niche here at LSU. There are endless opportunities and every single student CAN be involved to make LSU a better place, no matter how young or old you are. I encourage incoming freshman to jump right into the mix and make their stay at LSU a very enjoyable one.” Khristen Jones, Director of Programming Accounting senior “Find something to get involved in. Whether it is Student Government or something else, find something!” Meg McCormick, Executive Aide Gen. Business Administration sophomore “Don’t be afraid to USE THE BUSES!! They will save you from long hikes across campus.” Curtis Elmore III, Assistant

Director of First Year Experience/Freshman Leadership Council Marketing senior “Get involved in all that you want to get involved in. Don’t let anyone influence you, negatively or positively, on what you should get involved in. Have an open mind during college!” Aaron Caffarel, Speaker of the Senate International Studies, Spanish and History senior “The best advice for freshmen is to get involved on campus. There are so many diverse opportunities to become involved in whatever area is of interest. Whether it be a large organization like SG or Ambassadors, or a more low scale organization like the Quidditch Club, there’s something for everyone.” Contact Rachel Wilson at rwilson@lsureveille.com

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pay individual fees, Wells said. Student costs will include game tickets, bus fare, lunch and a “goodie bag.”

SG, from page 19

vice organization involvement will also be discussed in the next few weeks. In addition, Caffarel said, “Each committee chair

DORMS, from page 18

decision making process.” ResLife began offering a roommate matching service in 2010. Students can sign in with their PAWS ID and password to build a profile, record

FOOTBALL, from page 34

Already garnering preseason top five selections from various publications, LSU is in a position to make a strong run at a national title. The team begins a grueling schedule with a nationally televised matchup against the 2010 national champion runner-up when the team plays Oregon at Cowboys Stadium on September

CHARITY, from page 38

help others like themselves. When the shocking tornado struck Tuscaloosa, Ala., last spring, the Tigers were more than willing to help the Tide. A collaboration of student organizations worked together to collect 50 boxes of goods to donate to the University of Alabama students. Students organized and sorted through clothes, toiletries and food goods during finals week. Organizations unaffiliated with Campus Life, such as the LSU Vet School and athletic teams also supported the effort. University students have

Wells said current plans include five chartered buses that would leave early the morning of the game. “We’d get there an hour before the game, watch the game and the students

would have about 45 minutes after the game to get back to the buses to drive home,” he said. A record-setting 37,000 general public tickets are sold out, according to the

LSU Athletic Department. Kickoff is Sept. 3 at 7 p.m.

and vice chair will develop their own specific agenda closer to the semester.” “Our team is trying to be creative to bring new events to our student body,” said SG President Cody Wells.

“We are working with the Athletics Department, our sponsors and other student organizations to make this the best year yet.” Keep an eye on the Daily Reveille’s website, www.

lsureveille.com, for updates on these issues.

likes and dislikes and search for potential roommates. This service is available for off campus students as well, who are searching for a roommate outside of the residence halls. High said he expects

many students to use this tool for the upcoming fall semester. “We recommend first year students to live on campus,” he said. “Our desire is for first year students to get out and connect with different people. On campus housing is more

conducive to meeting a lot of people in that first year, and getting connected to activities, programs and professors.

3. The 2011 schedule also features away games at Alabama and West Virginia. Though the preseason accolades are impressive, the quarterback play of Jefferson will be critical in determining the quality of this team. Jefferson has already commented on becoming a more prominent leader this year, and Miles believes he sees that. “[Jefferson] is in the best

shape I’ve seen him in, and his attention to detail and his want to be a great quarterback appears to be there,” Miles said. All that remains is to see

how it translates this fall.

also reached out across boarders and oceans to make a difference in people’s lives. After the devastating earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disaster in Japan last March, LSU’s own Yoshinori, Kenta and Shota Kamo have been able to send a tremendous amount of aid to Japan through innovative fundraisers and the help of the LSU community. Yoshinori Kamo, associate sociology professor, and his two sons, Kenta and Shota, have raised more than $25,000 to help restore the country.

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ceive tutoring in other classes. The Tutorial Center is also open during the summer from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekdays. Many students also enjoy studying in the lobbies of buildings. Many build-

UNION, from page 10

place to study,” Owens said. Office space and resources for student organizations have been added on the third and fourth floors. Owens recommends freshman and new transfer students to visit Campus Life and the Info Center. “If they are ever lost, the Info center is a great reference point, and getting involved with Campus Life will help them get more involved with their university,” he said. Though the large renovation was officially completed

ings, like Howe-Russell Hall and the LSU Law Center have large lobbies with areas to sit and study. Most dorm rooms and off campus apartments come with desks for work. Some dorms, like Evangeline, even have their own small libraries for studying, working and meeting.

Another good way to study for college is full immersion in the material. There are many clubs and study groups that do just that. They meet all over campus, but usually in classrooms or the Union. The truth about study areas is that everyone has their own personal favorite.

From the library to the dorm room, each has its own pros and cons. It’s up to you as new college students to find your personal favorite and use the hell out of it.

in April this year, the biggest change will occur when the parking garage across the street is completed and the bookstore moves out of the Union. Some new additional retail spaces will be added on the ground floor, and Career Services will locate in the rest of the bookstore space. Plakidas said it is important for the Union to be current, have services relevant to today’s students and be up-todate with a constantly changing technological landscape. Currently, two retail spaces – the mail and copy

center and an optical shop – are being finished out. Between the fall and spring semesters, the walls and flooring in the Art Gallery will be replaced, as well as the exterior panels on the Theater stage loft. Also, there will be plans to perform updates to meeting rooms, lobby furniture, etc. as needed every few years, because of the tremendous amount of use that these facilities incur. Landscaping on the southwest patio area could be completed this summer. For Owens and many

other students, the Union will be a “huge one-stop shop” for running errands or a great place to study. “Of all the places on campus where students can go, the Union needs to be the community center, the place where students meet and make lifelong friends, the place where everyone feels welcome and the place where memories of one’s collegiate life are made,” Plakidas said.

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Dear freshman, I hope this column finds you in good health since over the course of this next year, you will never feel as good as you do now. That’s okay, though; in fact, it is actually a good thing. The goal of freshman year is to

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GUIDE continues from PAGE 1 if you are really that concerned with the sweet set-up in your room, you would be better off saving your tuition money, living at home and going to community college. Secondly, and this is also in the spectrum of meeting new people, do not get a girlfriend or boyfriend two weeks into the first semester. It is tempting, I know. You’re away from mom and dad now and the allure of getting a significant other and playing grown up is strong, but do not do it. For starters, you are living free now — embrace it. The first semester is all about exploration and meeting new people, two things that happen less frequently when you’re planning movie night with your boyfriend. The odds are that you will have rushed into that relationship to begin with and it probably won’t last the semester, let alone the year. When that’s over, you’ll be single and ready to mingle, only nobody will know you because all you’ve done for the last three months is hang out with your now-ex. Have fun with being independent for the first time in your life by not settling down too quickly. Find a guy or gal you like? Sweet, good for you, but don’t rush it. See how things go and, if in January things are still working out, then think about the next step. Or not. You’re in college

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after all, where education is as much about what takes place outside the classroom as it does inside one. Which brings me to my next rule: For the love of God, do not spend all your time in the library. I get it, grades are important. That goes without saying. That starts with going to class and then studying. But if you spend all your time studying, you’re missing the point of college. It is about the education of a person and that includes all the stuff that comes with being independent for the first time. If grades are all you’re concerned about, stay home and take online courses. You are in Austin, the greatest city in America. Embrace it. Go out and explore. Hit up Sixth Street. Go walk around Mount Bonnell. Make friends with somebody who has a boat and go out on Lake Austin. Just don’t become a drone, wasting the best four years of your prime in the PCL. My friend has this saying he picked up from teammates at Notre Dame: Whenever someone is drag-

ging or being a real party pooper, he will hit them in the arm and ask, “Are you f*@îng sleeping?!” It usually works to wake up anyone who was f*@îng sleeping, and that’s a good thing. Do not f*@îng sleep, ever. There is plenty of time to sleep when you’re old, but now is not that time. You are young — your immune system is strong — so stay up until the sun rises because there will soon be a day, four years from now, when you will be waking up before the sun rises and going to work. So don’t sleep, not now, when you have so much to learn and so many new people to meet. Oh, but naps are OK. In fact, take frequent catnaps because they’re the only thing that will keep you alive. I hope these words find you in good health and may your health deteriorate during the next nine months. Because if you are as healthy in May as you are now, you’ve wasted a year of your youth and that would be a shame.

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Texas loses Playboy ranking as No. 1 party school By William James Daily Texan Staff Originally published April 15

UT has a “work hard, party hard” ethos, but the University no longer holds the Playboy Magazine No. 1 party school title. Playboy’s editors, who considered feedback from readers, students, alumni and campus representatives, ranked UT fifth. They also looked at factors such as male-female ratios on campus, academics, proximity to recreational hot spots and athletic records, according to a statement from the magazine. Meagan Heeren, a senior engineering major and Alpha Delta Pi sorority member, said she thinks UT’s rank dropped mainly because of UT’s rough football season this past fall. Heeren said her sorority maintained frequent social events this year, and she went to more parties this year than she did before. “We party hard, but I guess we didn’t party hard enough this year for Playboy,” Heeren said. April Tieu, a student associate in Student Activities and Leadership Development, said she did not see a significant drop in activities or social events registered on campus, and she blamed the lower ranking on difficult economic times. “It’s possible we are not ranked first anymore because of the heavy workload students

receive at UT or because of financial problems our economy is facing,” Tieu said. Absolute Texxas’s vice president, Amanda Jarman, also said that the social organization held the same events it did last year, and she is not sure what made UT’s ranking drop. Playboy’s 2011 top party school went to the University of Colorado at Boulder. Editors noted the school is the “home to reefer madness,” housing more than 50 medical marijuana dispensaries. Every April, more than half of CU’s 24,000 undergraduates participate in the “4/20 smoke-out on school grounds,” according to the magazine. Boulder is also

a top beer drinking school, possessing four breweries within its city limits. Second place went to Pennsylvania State University, followed by Arizona State University and University of Western Ontario, the first Canadian university to make Playboy’s list. The rankings will be published in Playboy’s May edition, which will also include “the best (and worst) of everything on campus this spring” with categories such as “Best Naked Parties” — Yale University — “Coolest Course” — University of California, Berkeley’s “The Sociology of Seinfeld” — and “Hottest Sorority” — San Diego State’s Alpha Phi.

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University gaining widespread social media presence recently ranked UT one of the top10 most influential college Twitter accounts in the U.S. along with universities like Stanford, Syracuse and Although only about 6,000 peo- Harvard. Klout.com rated UT 10th out of ple follow UT on Twitter, a website By Allie Kolechta Daily Texan Staff Originally published Jan. 21

the top 10 most influential university Twitter feeds earlier this week. The website rates the influence of Twitter feeds on a scale of one to 100 based on 35 factors including number of tweets, retweets and how often tweets are used in Twitter conversations. UT’s Twitter account opened about two and a half years ago, and website administrators have posted about 600 tweets to date, said Nyleva Corley, manager of web and new media in the Office of Public Affairs. “We were interested in taking advantage of what was a new channel at the time to reach out to students,” she said. “We thought they would gravitate to a social media platform like Twitter, and we were interested in experimenting with it.”

The account currently has 6,627 followers, and that number is steadily growing, Corley said. The account posts at least one and no more than seven tweets a day. “It really captures the pulse of what’s happening on campus,” she said. The Stanford Twitter page, which topped the Klout.com list, has more than 23,000 followers. Major news days on campus are the busiest days for UT’s Twitter feed, said Samantha Stiles, public affairs specialist and a primary author on UT’s account. On Jan. 19, the Twitter account was bustling with activity because UT announced a $300-million contract with ESPN to create a Longhorn TV network, Stiles said. Twitter administrators posted three tweets with details about the new network between noon and 1:30 p.m. “We’re able to align tradition-

al outlets with social media outlets,” she said. “The Twitter account is a great outlet for patting ourselves on the back.” The Twitter account is not linked to UT’s Facebook account, but the two work together to keep UT students informed through their social media outlets, she said. Tweets are released at intervals throughout the day to inform followers without spamming them, she said. “A lot of our tweets are from prospective students that are excited about coming to UT,” she said. “I like to tweet a message back to them and say ‘Congrats, welcome to the Longhorn family.’ A pretty popular hash tag is ‘hook’em.’” The Student Government Twitter account and the UT account are not officially affiliated, but the SG account makes an effort to channel the

UT account through its Twitter, said SG administrative director Nathan Bunch. UT’s account and student accounts can become primary sources of information in times of crisis, like the Sept. 28 incident when Colton Tooley shot off several rounds with his AK47 in the Perry-Castaneda Library before taking his own life. Campus and student Twitter accounts helped students inform each other of the situation’s status and where to take shelter, said Bunch, who runs SG’s Twitter account. “We’re a generation that is often criticized for our use of social media, but that’s what helped us keep each other safe,” he said. “We’re not used to getting information in traditional ways, and social media is a method that the University can take advantage of to get information out there faster.”

Students volunteer to clean up Waller Creek By Lauren Giudice Daily Texan Staff Originally published Nov. 8, 2010

More than 100 students gave up sleeping in late on Saturday morning to pull aluminum cans, plastic bags and discarded clothes out of Waller Creek. The Environmental Health and Safety Office and the Texas Natural Science Center came together for the biannual Waller Creek Cleanup. Waller Creek runs from North Austin, through the city and campus, into Lady Bird Lake downtown. Trash from the streets washes down storm drains and into the creek. Carin Peterson, the event’s coordinator and training and outreach coordinator for the Environmental Health and Safety Office, said the 115 volunteers was an average turnout for the popular event. “Littering is a big problem in Waller Creek,” Peterson said. “What happens is, it’s not just

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Emily and Ethan Doucette play along Waller Creek after a group of volunteers with the Environmental Health Center cleaned up trash on a Saturday last fall.

campus litter that ends up in the creek. Because the creek flows down to Town Lake, we get a lot of trash from beyond campus that comes down.” The groups of volunteers focused on the portion of the creek that starts at Dean Keeton Street and flows down to MLK

Boulevard. “Littering is a huge problem on campus and our department is [a steward] of the creek and it’s important to keep the creek clean,” Peterson said. “The creek is a place where students, faculty and staff can enjoy themselves and relax. Because it’s part of the larger

water system in Austin, we want to help keep it clean.” Psychology senior Jose Porras has attended the event twice. “I feel that in my encounters with volunteer activities around the campus, this has been one of the most rewarding and one of the ones where I feel I make the most direct impact on my campus,” Porras said. He said UT students are not aware about what type of impact littering can have on the environment. “I feel that you can never have enough awareness or help around the campus — especially one of this size and one with so many students,” Porras said. According to wallercreek.org, animals like the Great Blue Heron and the Roseate Skimmer dragonfly rely on the creek to survive. “I care about how UT looks and the environment,” said accounting senior Sara Shih, who attended Saturday’s event. “You always see trash in Waller Creek. It could be so beautiful if we took care of it.”

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First-year students, transfers may get more time to Q-drop ed from the policy as a second-semester transfer student. She said she realized too late that she needed to drop one of her courses or she First-year students may gain would fail it. “At this point, I couldn’t handle the peace of mind with the option to drop a course after the last class day course load anymore, but by the time if the administration accepts a Sen- I realized that, there was little I could do to not fail the class. It was the Friate of College Councils resolution. The University Academic Policies day after the Q-drop date,” she said. Fluker said she checked with her and Procedures’ current policy only allows a student to drop courses af- advisers and met with her profester the mid-semester mark for non- sor multiple times to see if there was academic circumstances, such as se- any way she could have dropped the vere illness or mental stress follow- class to “salvage” her grade point average, but there were no options. ing a family member’s death. “If I could have dropped it last The new resolution will permit minute, I defifirst-year students, nitely would have including transfer benefited because students, to drop it would have a course up until eased the blow the final exam. It could potentially to my GPA and Senate of Colstress levels,” she lege Counmean that a student said. cils presidentcould drop a course The College of elect Carisa NiNatural Sciences, etsche said Faculafter a class has the School of Arty Council is curalready ended ... chitecture and the rently discussing the resolution —Carisa Nietsche, Senate of College School of Nursand will have to Councils president-elect ing are currently the only schools approve it before with the one-time it is implemented. exemption policy “It could poin place, and each tentially mean has their own imthat a student could drop a course after a class plementation guidelines. The one-time exemption polhas already ended, as long as they haven’t completed the coursework,” icy could be especially beneficial for first- or second-year students Nietsche said. She said although the adminis- in a five-year program such as the tration has already begun discuss- one at the School of Architecture, ing the resolution, implementation said Jeanne Crawford, assistant will depend on how they prioritize dean for the school’s undergraduate it. The policy may go into effect as programs. “There are those times when soon as the fall semester, she said. The policy prohibits students something is going on in the stufrom using the exemption after they dent’s life, and they might not be have completed all of the coursework aware of drop policies or they forget because it is not meant for students them, so we always allow them that whose final exams will determine one exemption during their time at whether they will fail the class, said UT,” Crawford said. “I would say resolution co-author Ashley Adamo. for those students, it certainly helps Radio-television-film junior Rhea when it comes down to dropping or Fluker said she could have benefit- receiving an ‘F.’”

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Sophomore Stephen Bourne hands out stickers during April’s Spring Into Giving event on campus. By Molly Moore Daily Texan Staff Originally published April 14

Students dug in their pockets to help support the Student Emergency Fund at the first-ever Spring into Giving campaign. Students Hooked on Texas, a group devoted to community service and fundraising for UT, sponsored the full-day event on Gregory Plaza on Wednesday to raise money for the Student Emergency Fund. The cause brought together student volunteers from several University colleges and philanthropic societies. The fund helps students stay on track academically in times of crisis, said Christa Lopez, the coordinator of Student Emergency Services in the Office of the Dean of Students, which sponsors the fund. “We help students sustain

their progress at UT,” Lopez said. “Sometimes, without these funds, the students would have to leave the University, delaying their education a semester or a year. We help them make it to their graduation on time.” The Student Emergency Fund, which started 10 years ago, is available to any UT student facing a “temporary financial hardship resulting from an emergency situation,” according to the Dean of Students website, which is also where students apply for aid. On average, amounts given range from $25-$150 and have previously helped students pay for hardships, including medical tests and treatments and plane tickets to attend an immediate family member’s funeral. Party on the Plaza, the Hearts of Texas, Texas Parents, in addition to yesterday’s event, provide

most of the donations to the fund, but anyone can contribute by going to the Dean of Students website. All of the money raised goes toward students who apply for financial help. “There’s such a direct, immediate benefit with the Emergency Fund, as every dollar raised goes to help someone experiencing a personal crisis,” said Julie Lucas, the assistant director of Students Hooked on Texas. For this year’s Spring into Giving campaign, a group of five alumni have pledged to match student donations dollar-for-dollar by each donating up to $5,000, Lucas said. They will renew this pledge annually for the next four years. Lucas said they won’t know the total amount raised this year until Friday. “[With $3,000-$4,000 currently in the fund] and the 50,000 stu-

dents at UT, we obviously can’t help everyone,” Lopez said. “So for students that may be OK financially, we encourage them to give back to their friend who needs a little help or their classmate who is homeless and living on the street. Even if someone doesn’t think that giving a dollar will help, that dollar becomes two. And you never know who or how you are helping.” Students interested in applying for a grant from the Emergency Fund can find the application on the Office of the Dean of Students website. The application must be accompanied by sufficient documentation of financial hardship. “In times of crisis, it’s already so stressful, and to know that there is some backup from the University takes some of that pressure off,” said applied learning and development freshman Sumayya Pirbhai, who volunteered at the event.

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Discouraged fans put hope in the hex at annual rally By Allie Kolechta Daily Texan Staff Originally published Nov. 23, 2010

The same red candle that has illuminated the Main Mall during hex rallies for more than 20 years lit the night for about 2,000 students at this year’s event on Monday. The Texas Exes student chapter hosted the annual Hex Rally preceding the Texas A&M game. This is the 25th anniversary of the rally, and students gathered to light red candles to hex the Aggies, said finance and advertising senior Valerie Nguyen, president of the Texas Exes student chapter. “Seeing 2,000 people with red candles is a really powerful image,” she said. “Everyone is really crazy about Texas football, and it’s really cool to see that manifest itself.” The rally started when UT students, frustrated by an 18year losing streak against A&M, approached a local fortune teller in 1941 and asked her what the outcome of their game against the Aggies would be, Nguyen said. The fortune teller told them lighting red candles and singing the Eyes of Texas three times would ensure a Longhorn victory — and UT won that game, she said. After the ’60s, students discontinued the rallies as a form of rebellion against school tradition. The then-Spirit and Traditions Board established an official UT Hex Rally, which has been held on the Main Mall ever since, said Jim Nicar, director of campus relations for the Texas

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English freshman Nicole San Martin lights a candle as part of the Hex Rally on the Main Mall in the fall. 2010 marked the 25th anniversary of the rally since it was revived in 1986.

Exes. “The Hex Rally has created a sense of community,” said Nicar, who has been to all 25 rallies. “Not only do you get to show your Longhorn spirit, you get to be a part of something on this campus.” This season, the Longhorns have won five out of 11 games. This discouraging season should only spur Longhorn fans to get more excited for the Hex Rally, said Taylor Nyberg, student relations coordinator for the Texas Exes student chapter. “If anything, it should just bolster the spirit,” she said. “This is to put a hex on the Aggies and support our Longhorn football team.” The event is open to the community as well as students, she said, and they often see high

school students, alumni and residents of the Austin area who come out to support the Longhorn football team. “It’s put on by students, but it’s for the whole community,” Nyberg said. “It’s a really cool event, because no matter who you are, you can come and show your Longhorn spirit.” Alpha Phi Alpha, the Longhorn Band, Redefined Dance Company and others performed Monday night. After watching the UT-A&M football game every year, becoming a part of the tradition is another reason to be excited to be a Longhorn, said journalism freshman Carly Ortel. “I’ve been watching this game for years,” she said. “To finally be a part of everything is really exciting.”

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Construction has left campus walkways and entire floors of the Flawn Academic Center blocked off since summer 2009, and officials say the disruptions will not end until next July. A construction crew is in the process of upgrading fire alarm and communication systems, as well as renovating the third and fourth floors to make room for new office space. Between 25 and 40 construction workers are on site five days a week and at night to minimize noise and disruptions, said Bob Rawski, regional program manager for the UT System. He said there were some fire and safety improvements that they needed to make to bring the building up to code. “The fire sprinklers, for instance, really dramatically improve

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one thing that will put one project in front of another one.” Clubb said small projects all over campus, such as the Tower, the communication, liberal arts and Hackerman buildings and the stadium are all individually funded. “Every project has a funding profile, and there can be many different sources of funding that go into one project and each of them is built,” Clubb said. The $22 million total cost for the FAC renovations came from three different sources, said Daniel Tovar, project manager for the FAC construction site. He said $20 million of the project’s funding came from interest on local funds and money distributed to the University but not designated for educational use. The third floor of the FAC recently reopened to the public, but construction continues with renovation on the fourth floor.

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The Longhorn football team emerges onto the field at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium for the 2010 season’s game against Baylor.

The first step in getting access to those all-important UT games is to purchase a Longhorn All-Sports Package when you first register for classes. If you do not purchase it then, you may buy one at the stadium’s box office. This sports package costs $80 for the school year and will get you into all games as long as there is still space available (with the exception of football and basketball).

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Students with an LASP who do not have tickets can get into home games via the football ticket draw. The draw is a per-game distribution of tickets at the Athletics Ticket Office for football games. As long as seats are available, each LASP holder may draw a ticket upon presentation of a valid LASP ID. No guest tickets will be available for purchase unless tickets remain after the designated draw period. Oklahoma and Away Games: Only those students who purchase both the LASP and the student season ticket are eligible to receive tickets for the OU game and other high demand away games, initally. LASP student season ticket holders have the first opportunity to purchase Texas-OU tickets at full price through the student season ticket order process. For other high demand away games LASP holders who do not purchase the student season ticket will only be eligible to purchase tickets to these games if tickets remain after student season ticket holder requests are processed.

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Students get back on saddle with Texas’ equestrian club By Alexandra Carreno Daily Texan Staff Originally published May 6

For neurobiology junior Ethan Galis, the prospect of giving up his passion for riding horses upon attending college was difficult to imagine. Instead, Galis found a way to fill that void: the University of Texas polo club. “I was really missing that horseback riding aspect in my life,” said Galis, who is also the club’s vice president. “Starting to play polo opened so many opportunities. I wouldn’t be here today without polo.” The state of Texas has always had a love affair with American sports. Baseball, basketball and football stars are born and bred every day in the Lone Star State. A game of prestige, Europeans and Latin Americans usually make up the competitive polo circuit. But UT polo team members are out to prove otherwise. “It’s hard to start playing and not get addicted to the sport,” Galis said. “After picking up that mallet for the first time and hitting it, the rush I felt ... It was awesome.” The sport of kings, polo is a worldwide phenomenon, commonly associated with exclusivity, extravagance and privilege. The sport is played outdoors with teams made up of four players. Home to the biggest field in organized sports, a polo field is 300 yards long and 160 yards wide. Matches usually last around two and a half hours, divided into six periods known as chukkers. “The game is extremely popular on the East Coast,” Galis said. “A lot of those kids are kind of

being born with a mallet in their hand. They get into the competition and just kill.” Similar to golf, players are required to have a handicap indicating their value to the team. A two-goal handicap or higher usually indicates professional status; a 10 handicap is perfect. Founded in 1997, what makes the UT polo club unique is that many of its members have never picked up a mallet before entering college. Daunting as it may seem, Galis assured that alternating between keeping balance and swinging a mallet is an experience everyone is bound to get over. “I’d say 95 percent of the game is balance on a horse,” he said. “If you can ride a horse, in majority, you can play polo. The smarts will eventually come.” For A m e r i c an p o l o p l ay ers, the collegiate level tends to serve as the stepping stone between amateur and professional play. For junior polo club social chair Morgan Tennant, the team means everything. “It’s been a huge part of my

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Top left, Sophomore Morgan Tennant rides Tino in a training run at the polo arena in Kyle, Texas. Preparing to run a horse involves wrapping their shanks to warm the poorly insulated muscles, tendons and ligaments. Above, Tennant ties up the horse team for their feeding. On practice days, horses aren’t run on full stomachs to avoid potentially life threatening colic.

college experience,” Tennant said. “These people are like family, and the horses are like our children.” The team features female and male junior varsity and varsity squads that compete against other clubs and collegiate teams. Texas Tech’s team won regionals this spring, while Texas A&M’s squad won the national title last year. But because the sport is so

under the radar in the United States, getting the club’s name known across a campus of thousands of people has been tough. “It’s just hard because it’s so small to get the exposure out there,” Tennant said. “We welcome anyone, horse experience or not.” Polo is played year-round with the most competitive season coming in spring. In what will be

the squad’s biggest match of the season, the polo club is hosting its spring benefit Saturday to include two matches, the traditional divot stomp during halftime and a floppy hat contest. In conjunction with the Kentucky Derby, Tennant hopes it will draw anyone who has even a remote interest in equestrianism or the game of polo. “The match is going to be real-

ly upscale, like most polo matches,” Tennant said. “But contrary to thought, it’s also laid-back and fun.” The combination of competition and social gatherings leaves Galis and Tennant encouraging anyone to get involved. Galis, who hasn’t ruled out a professional career after college, lives and plays by this short phrase: “A polo handicap is your ticket around the world.”

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Annual fair showcases initiatives for greener campus By Jake Hong Daily Texan Staff Originally published March 4 Students and staff showed off their green expertise at the second annual Sustainability Fair on Thursday. About 12 organizations, including the Department of Housing and Food Service, showcased different programs to demonstrate how UT is moving forward with environmental initiatives. DHFS presented its commitment to environmentally friendly cleaning, which includes the use of Green Seal certification cleaning chemicals and microfiber mops and rags, which are Lizzie Chen | Daily Texan Staff more absorbent. The greener cleaning practices President of Engineers for a Sustainable World Zachary Willhoit discusses have reduced water use by 80 percent the importance of solar power at the 2011 Sustainability Fair.

and required less frequent mop and rag replacement, said DHFS environmental specialist Meagan Jones said. DHFS also presented its new sustainable food program, which has provided organic food for the Kinsolving Dining Center on Saturday nights since June 2010. The department also maintains three organic food plots at the UT Community Garden, and representatives said they hope to begin an organic food plot at Jester Center. “We’re just excited about getting the program started,” said Scott Meyer, DHFS associate director. “Part of our mission is to educate the students about the project, and that’s what we’re excited about.” While DHFS described its contribution to student living, the Office

of Environmental Health and Safety presented its plan to promote responsible laboratory maintenance. They are promoting safer chemical disposal through a program called Green Laboratory Practices, said Carin Peterson, office training and outreach coordinator. The program is trying to get 30 campus labs involved by May 6, she said. “We’re trying to reduce our hazardous chemical waste stream,” Peterson said. “The labs involved are helping us out. It is our main initiative at the moment.” Students groups, such as the Engineers for a Sustainable World, put their own spin on sustainability at the fair. The organization showcased its recycling initiatives and a program that would allow the University

to reuse rainwater, such as watering the UT Community Garden. While UT already has a recycling program, the campus is not recycling enough glass, said Daniel Huang, a chemical engineering freshman who represents the group in the Student Engineering Council. “You see paper, you see plastic, you see compost, but you don’t see glass,” Huang said. Electrical engineering sophomore Richard Edwards, the council’s vice president of membership, said sustainability is an important facet of all academic disciplines. “Sustainability is not just an engineering thing but a universal thing,” Edwards said. “Sustainability would be encompassed in all majors because it applies to everybody.”

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Safety forums, UT event raise awareness for Bike Month By William James Daily Texan Staff Originally published May 4

Austin drivers could see some relief from usually hectic traffic throughout May as citizens participate in National Bike Month. To kick off the month, UT Parking and Transportations Services is hosting Bike to UT Day today, where breakfast will be available at five guard kiosks to encourage participants. To ensure a smooth month, the Center for Sustainable Development held a forum about bicycling on campus Tuesday afternoon, where six panelists discussed how education, safety and infrastructure improvements can make bicycling on campus a better experience for everyone. An audience of 30 spoke about problems bicycle riders face when riding on campus. Alan Bush, a graduate student in community and regional planning, said three separate groups have to work together to make UT’s transportation systems run smoothly: bicyclists, pedestrians and automobile drivers. “A solution can be found [to ease transit problems],” he said. “If we create a study to find out how much of the problem deals with lack of drivers’ education or a poor infrastructure, then we can focus on those issues and see if new laws should be made for bikers.”

Many of the panelists, including Eileen Schaubert, a Mellow Johnny’s community outreach coordinator, said UT should offer cycling education during freshman orientation to familiarize students with accessible routes and following the road rules on campus. “The UT administration does not take cycling seriously enough because it is not fixed in the campus’s infrastructure,” Schaubert said. Tom Wald, executive director of the League of Bicycling Voters, said the University needs to focus more attention on bicyclists to ensure their safety by increasing cycling education. “Bicycling is not considered a very accepted, core part of how the administration considers students getting to school,” Wald said. “Between students and the University, millions of dollars could be saved if people rode their bikes instead of driving.” Some universities around the country, including the University of California, Irvine, started using bike-sharing systems, a program similar to car2go, to decrease automobile transportation City C ouncil member Chris Riley said the city is likely to get a bike-sharing system within the next couple of years, which would take more cars off the streets. Desiree French, a panelist and Orange Bike Project coordinator,

said once the city gets the bikesharing system, UT might also consider such a system. French said students should write a proposal to the UT Green Fund committee to start a bike-sharing program. The Green Fund allots money to members of the University for environmental and sustainability projects.

bikes on campus Bringing your bicycle with you this fall? There are a few things you should know about having your bike on campus: • Registering it: UT’s Parking and Transportation Services department now requires that everyone with bikes on campus register them. So, put that on your to-do list. • The Orange Bike Project: A product of the Campus Environmental Center, the program has access to used bikes, tools and also provides a space to work on bikes. Students can even “check out” bicycles for the semester. • The Kickstand: Located on Speedway Plaza, this is the University’s new bike hub, your one-stop shop for helmets, locks and other bicycle gear. For more information about biking to, from and on campus, visit utexas.edu/ parking/transportation/biking/.

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A cyclist zooms past a stop sign while riding his bike through campus. The University held a forum Tuesday afternoon to discuss how to make the campus a safer place for cyclists, including ideas for bike-sharing and outreach programs.

University begins partnership with law school in Mexico City By Shamoyita DasGupta Daily Texan Staff Originally published March 9

UT law students can earn a dual law degree from the UT School of Law and from the Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México in Mexico City through a new program currently accepting applications. Law school Dean Lawrence Sager and Jorge Cerdio, dean of the Department of

Law at the Institute, spent several years developing the program, which aims to increase the number of lawyers who are able to practice in both countries. “In a globalized world, there are more and more legal transactions and interactions,” said UT Law Professor Ariel Dulitzky. “Establishing these types of programs is an idea to prepare first-rate lawyers, both in Mexican law and U.S. law.” The deans also decided to create the

program as a way to strengthen ties between Texas and Mexico. “We don’t only share the border, but we share a common heritage, history, traditions,” Dulitzky said. “There are a lot of economic interactions between Texas and Mexico, and many Texan law firms have partners or offices in Mexico, so it was very easy for us to make that connection.” The program will allow participating students to earn their Juris Doctor de-

gree from UT and the Mexican equivalent, a Licenciatura en Derecho, from the Institute. Once students receive both degrees, they will be eligible to sit for the bar exam in the U.S. and apply for a license to practice law in Mexico. It is the first program that links a top-tier U.S. law school to one in a Latin American country. “I really think it’s a terrific opportunity for students in the program, as well as for citizens in the country, because we’ll

be able to achieve greater levels of collaboration,” said Assistant Law School Dean Kirston Fortune. Students can apply for the program now, and each school will begin offering coursework for students from the other in fall 2012. Students who begin at UT must complete two years at UT and four semesters at the Institute, while students who begin at the Institute must complete four years at the Institute and two years at UT.

Second-year law student Aparna Talluri said although she will not apply to the program, it is a great opportunity for students to learn more about other cultures and thereby further improve their knowledge of the law. “Because business is crossing national borders, our legal system has to, as well,” she said “If you’re dealing with policies abroad, you need to be well aware of their policies and law[s] in order to be the best lawyer you can be for your client.”

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Meet Austin, your new city

New Student Activity Center opens doors By Ahsika Sanders Daily Texan Staff Originally published Jan. 18

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The state Capitol Building sits in downtown Austin. With more than 50,000 students at UT, the city is home to hundreds of thousands of young people. It’s also named the “Live Music Capital of the World.”

Census data reveal increased diversity, young people in Texas Capitol By Donovan Sanders Daily Texan Staff Originally published April 15

Austin is growing more diverse, and more students are migrating to the University area, said a city demographer. Ryan Robinson, a city demographer, analyzed the 2010 census figures and presented his findings to a group of about 60 people on campus Thursday. Austin’s total population is now more than 790,000, according to the census. Austin is the 14thlargest city in the country, one spot up from where it ranked in

2000. International immigration played a major part in the city’s population boom. The city’s white population is aging and remaining stagnant, while the Hispanic population is surging. Fifty-seven percent of the city’s population is now Hispanic, and one in two children born in Austin is Hispanic. “Even when jobs were falling, international immigration continued to grow,” Robinson said. “Job creation, quality of life relative to competing cities and an extreme sense of [home] are some other things that might have sparked a

population growth.” Robinson said he also found an increase in people living around the University because students moved from the East Riverside area to the West Campus area. “If UT wasn’t doing as well as it was today, the population in West Campus wouldn’t be as prominent as it is today,” Robinson said. The black population in the main parts of the city went down. Robinson said he noticed an increase in the black population in Austin suburbs, which may suggest that an increased number of black residents are moving from the city to surrounding areas.

The census also showed how different racial groups inhabited different parts of Austin and which parts were the wealthiest. Slowly, East Austin is losing its previously black majority, while West Austin remains predominantly white, and North Austin is seeing a more concentrated group of Hispanics. “I find this information very enlightening with regard to how the city is becoming more divided and look forward to seeing how the city will respond to the results,” said Drew Blair, a retired economics professor from St. Edwards University.

The product of years of planning will debut today with the opening of the Student Activity Center. The $68 million building features a black box theater, auditorium, study lounges, meeting rooms, dance halls and new food options, including a Taco Cabana and Zen. Former Student Government Vice President Marcus Cisneros, who was in office in 2006-07 when students passed a referendum to add the $65-per-semester tuition increase that will pay for the center, said it was important that the center reflect what students wanted. “We asked ‘What do you want, what do you like, and what do you need?’ And we tried to put that together to make the best building possible,” said Cisneros, who was on the planning committee. The students involved in the planning process worked with the Campus Environmental Center and the Students with Disabilities Agency to make sure the building was both environmentally sound and easily accessible to all students. “We worked with students with disabilities to make sure that every space was accessible by wheelchair and accommodating to students with different needs,” Cisneros said. “We also wanted our building to have elements of sustainability and efficient energy usage.”

The center is held to high environmental standards with flower gardens and the cisterns to collect water and reduce the building’s wasted resources. The University is seeking a silver LEED certification for the building, which would indicate high levels of efficiency and sustainability, said UT sustainability director Jim Walker. Cisneros said perhaps the most important element of the center was making it activity-driven with expanded facilities. “Students who didn’t have a space to conduct certain dance practices, for example, now have a space to do that,” he said. SAC director Crystal King said she hopes students embrace the center as a special place and make it their own. Student Government President Scott Parks said the center’s many new features and convenient location will soon make it a new high traffic area. SG offices are moving from the Student Services Building to the SAC this month. “I think that the Student Activity Center will be a really nice compliment to the Union that we already have,” he said. “It will be a more vibrant, flexible space for all different kinds of student groups to meet and hang out.” In addition to SG, the center is now home to the Office of the Dean of Students, the Multicultural Information Center and the Gender and Sexuality Center, among other organizations’ offices. UT President William Powers Jr. and other Longhorns cut the ribbon outside the Student Activity Center for its grand opening in February. Jono Foley Daily Texan Staff

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A student takes advantage of the free climbing wall in Gregory Gymnasium as a part of RecSports’ celebration of Love Your Body Week. Gregory offered free classes and events for National Recreational Sports & Fitness Day. Andrew Torrey | Daily Texan Staff

RecSports celebrates ‘fitness week’ with free events, programs Gregory Gym and the recreational sports center offered free classes Wednesday to celebrate National Recreational Sports & Fitness Day. Sarah Jordan, who oversees group exercise programs at Gregory Gym, said the day’s events were part of Love Your Body Week. “RecSports partners with UT Health Ser-

vices this week to promote positive body image and fun fitness,” Jordan said. In addition to free TeXercise and cycling classes all day long, there were 15-minute class demonstrations ranging from Zumba dance to fencing. The gym also offered free rock climbing, which staff members said had a great turnout. Corporate communications senior

Alex Rios came to the rock wall as part of the national fitness day. “I’ve never climbed before, and I saw a sign that said there was free climbing from 2 to 5 p.m. for national fitness day so I wanted to check it out, try it,” he said. — Erika Rich Originally published Feb. 24

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Top, A UT community member reads in the pool at the Aquatic Complex at Gregory Gym, which is free to use with a UT ID. Above, A curator explains a new exhibit, “Line,” this spring at the Blanton Museum of Art. The Blanton is one of four on-campus museums free to students, faculty and staff. Left, The Forty Acres UT shuttle buses take riders around the perimeter of campus for free with an ID. ID holders can also ride city buses for free.

STudent perks • Gregory Gym: In addition to the weight and cardio areas in the gym, Gregory boasts exercise classes, a rock climbing wall, racquetball and basketball courts, an indoor track, locker rooms and more. The gym also features a state-of-the-art outdoor aquatic center with pools and a hot tub.

• University Health Services and the Counseling and Mental Health Center: UHS offers lowcost check-ups, appointments and prescriptions, with a pharmacy on site. The CMHC provides free counseling and stress-relieving classes.

• Museums and centers: Take advantage of the four museums and five centers, all of which hold some of the most sought-after collections in the world.

• Libraries: With 15 libraries on campus, there is no need to get a public library card or membership to a video store. Rent movies and check out books right here for free.

• Cap Metro and UT shuttle buses: With your UT ID, you can ride all the buses in the city for free. Additionally, you can ride any of Capital Metro’s six trains for free with your ID.

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n an industry where designs are predominately geared towards women, two senior designers broke the mold with outstanding menswear collections at the 2011 textiles and apparel senior fashion show, “Innovation,” on Thursday night at the Frank Erwin Center. Despite having no formal training in menswear from College of Natural Sciences, designers Colton Gerard and Christopher Pham swept the awards with their well-made and sophisticatedly styled collections. A packed Erwin Center watched and applauded as 23 textiles and apparel senior fashion designers debuted more than 100 looks. Following the runway show, superlative awards were distributed to deserving students by panelists which included fashion designers, writers, boutique owners and experts alike. The Best Collection award went to Gerard. The collection, titled “Heritage,” was well received by the audience, especially by Stephen MacMillian Moser, fashion icon and Austin Chronicle columnist, who gave Gerard a standing ovation. His looks featured rugged, detailed jackets which incorporated many

natural elements including rabbit fur, distressed leather and toggles made from deer antlers. Honorable mention for Best Collection was awarded to Pham. Though his allAmerican adaptation of aristocratic blue bloods was not as original, Pham’s sophistication and taste shone through the garments. The pieces also resonate with the personality of Ralph Lauren, for whom Pham interned last summer, Among other sponsors, the University Co-op sponsored the event and is selling three designers’ garments in their store. Pham, Elise Romero and Megan Mehl won the Most Marketable and Creative award, and their dresses will be sold in the Co-op starting today. Awards were also presented to Sophia Al-Banna, Angela Saenz, Kalgari Ferris and Heidi Mashaka for being the most creative. Other standouts of the evening included an impeccably constructed line of monochromatic silks and androgynous lines from Jessica Bird and three adaptations of delicate white pieces by Al-Banna. By far one of the best garments that

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A model posed in one of designer Colton Gerard’s contemporary adaptations of military uniforms. Gerard’s collection, “Heritage,” won Best Collection at this year’s textiles and apparel fashion show.

walked the runway was Bird’s leather creme jacket, which surpasses the workmanship of a fashion student. Her line looked and felt expensive; it was as if her garments were pulled off Bergdorf Goodman. The delicate piping down the shoulders and arms contrasted against the masculinity of the jacket’s structure, proving Bird’s wide range in aesthetic and construction. While Bird lured the crowd in with her dynamic mixed con-

struction of fitted and flowy, the movement in Al-Banna’s pieces had pizazz. Bird’s collection won Most Marketable, and Al-Banna took Honorable Mention for Best Bridal Wear. Each designer also showcased formal and bridal attire, and Bird was awarded Best Evening Gown for her modern champagnecolored silk gown which featured golden piping that wrapped around the hips and

extended to the floor. One of the panelists and owner of Blackmail Boutique, Gail Chovan, said that she was impressed with how far the show had come since she originally started judging it 10 years ago. “It is great to see guys that are designing for guys that use fashion-forward thinking and have strong technical skills,” Chovan said.

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Do you like delegating? Attending meetings and wearing blazers? Do you like getting students involved and utilizing your ASI fees? Then Associated Students Inc. is for you. No, it’s not like the student government you’re thinking of in high school where you stand onstage in an auditorium and convince careless students to vote for you because you’re going to extend summer break into November. It’s about you really being able to implement things that affect students and even you. Take it from Matthew Badal, the vice president of finance for ASI who got involved after applying to sit on the Board of Directors. “I really believe that all students should be involved with ASI because ASI is run by their student fees,” said Badal. “Whether it’s running for the Board of Directors or just going to events to hang out with a friend and meet new people, there are a lot of values out of the class experiences to be had through ASI.”

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It’s back-to-school time and you’re either entering Cal State Fullerton as a freshman who has never seen the halls of a college or you’re a returning student from semesters past. Freshman or not, feeling like you have no part on campus is no way to start the new semester. Here are some ways to get involved at CSUF: JESSICA DRUCK Daily Titan

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If you like sisterhood or brotherhood, being around tons of people, getting involved on campus and networking, then Greek life is for you. Tara Hussey, the president of Sigma Kappa, thinks it was the best decision she ever made. “Being involved in Greek life has allowed me to create relationships that will last long after college. It has provided excellent networking opportunities not only with other students but with the faculty and staff of CSUF,” said Hussey.

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SUF Media

There are tons of ways to get involved in media on campus. Whatever you like, we got it. Whether it’s writing for a magazine or newspaper, public relations, Titan Radio or our own broadcast news, you can get a feel for what it’s like working in the industry while making great connections, friends and learning.

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Maybe the ideal Ya-Ya Sisterhood sorority isn’t your cup of tea, but you’re really interested in your own culture, profession or even chess. Like any app on your phone, there’s a club for that. Get in touch with like-minded students like Marissa Calaunan, the new president for the Entertainment and Tourism Club. She got involved after finding out what great things ETC does.

“The ETC provides students to network with entertainment and tourism professionals in the industry at our industry-specialized panels, meet-and-greets, workshops, fundraisers, video tapings, club outings and even attend award shows like the American Music Awards,” said Calaunan. “I was really excited about all of that so I was excited to join.” ETC isn’t the only on-campus club that provides great activities involving your major or hobby.

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ASI Productions: Wednesdays Concert Series

ASI Committee Meetings 7 p.m.

Women’s soccer vs. Pepperdine

Men’s soccer vs. Hope International 5 p.m.

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ASI Productions: Wednesday Concert Series

ASI Commitee Meetings 1:15 p.m.

Women’s soccer vs. Loyola Marymount 7 p.m.

Women’s soccer vs. Columbia 1 p.m.

ASI Street Team Meeting 11 p.m.

ASI Board of Directors Meeting 1:15 p.m.

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ASI Productions: Wednesday Concert Series

ASI Committee Meetings 1:15 p.m.

Women’s volleyball vs. BYU 7 p.m.

Women’s volleyball vs. Utah State 7 p.m.

Pub Mondays Karaoke at noon

ASI Board of Directors Meeting 1:15 p.m.

ssociated Students Inc. is constantly putting on events and passing measures with your student fees. These events include ASI Cookout, the Wednesday Concert Series and karaoke in the Titan Student Union Pub. They also have weekly meetings where they make decisions. They also advocate on your behalf at the state and national levels. Within ASI there are many committees and groups that you can get involved in. Go to a couple meetings and see if Lobby Corps, the Street Team or Titan Tusk force can become your campus niche. Make sure to take advantage of all of the work they do for you over the course of the coming semester.

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ASI Wednesday Concert Series at noon

Titan Pride Center: Titan Rewards Promo Day

CSUF Performing Arts: Dead Man’s Cell Phone 8 p.m.

Women’s volleyball vs. UC Santa Barbara 7 p.m.

Women’s soccer vs. UNLV 1 p.m.

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Pub Mondays Karaoke at noon

ASI Board of Directors Meeting 1:15 p.m.

Titan Tusk Force: Spirit Week Tailgate 5 p.m.

Titan Tusk Force: Win a Date With a Student Leader 6 p.m.

CSUF Performing Arts: Dead Man’s Cell Phone 8 p.m.

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CSUF Performing Arts: Dead Man’s Cell Phone 8 p.m.

ASI Street Team Meeting 11 p.m.

ASI Board of Directors Meeting 1:15 p.m.

CSUF Men’s soccer vs. UC Irvine 7 p.m.

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Furnish Your Sanctuary Your humble abode is important, but it’s not necessary to empty your pockets for dorm and apartment essentials. Here are few stores that make college living easy and affordable: Ebay is a great place to find unique trinkets, posters, records and weird items that interest you that you can’t find at chain retailers for pretty cheap. Kohl’s always has a special deal running and offers student discounts, saving up to 80 percent on sale and clearance merchandise. Visit Kohls.com for promotions. Target is offering a coupon for $5 off any $50 spent online. Go to Target.com to shop and redeem the coupon and other dollar-saving coupons.

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ON A BUDGET JESSICA RUBIO Daily Titan

Transportation The most expensive aspect of college is transportation, unless you live on campus, so turn the page if you do. Due to CSUF being a huge commuter school, parking lots are overpopulated and permits cost a whopping $220 for the semester. That, plus gas, car insurance, upkeep and additional payments? Yeah, right.

Carpool with a fellow student. A student carpool permit requires a student semester permit before submitting a carpool application. For more information, log into the Student Portal and click the “Parking” tab. Ride the Metrolink or Amtrak. Student monthly passes for 10 percent off and 10-trip tickets are available through the vending machines at all Metrolink stations. Amtrak offers 15 percent off rail fare for students. Check out Metrolink.com or Amtrak.com. Walk or bike to CSUF from your dorm, house, apartment or parking spot you found up the street. Not only are biking and walking healthy for the body and the environment, they’re extremely inexpensive. According to CSUF’s parking website and the American Automobile Association, “The average cost to own and operate a car is 40 to 50 cents per mile. If you live five to 10 miles from campus, bike commuting can save you $1,000 to $2,000 per year. Additionally, you do NOT have to pay any parking fees!”

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August 22, 2011

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School is back. And it’s time to begrudgingly assess the items you need for class while evaluating your bank statement, or lack thereof, and the recent 12 percent tuition increase for the fall 2011 semester that was voted on by the CSU Board of Trustees. These fee increases are forcing some students to readjust their semester budget and find creative ways to stretch their dollars. Here are some tips on saving money for some necessities:

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ebsites to Visit When Bored

ANIBAL ORTIZ Daily Titan

Got gaming on your mind? Try AddictingGames.com, which attracts more than 10 million users each month. Choose from the large variety of online games and punch boredom in the face.

StumbleUpon.com is a great source when looking for something new to occupy your time with. The website uses a thumbs-up, thumbs-down rating system that helps users find content that like-minded web surfers recommend. For the curious, HowStuffWorks.com may slowly become your new favorite website. Use the search engine to find out how the most puzzling things work, or just click on their Random Article button when youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re feeling adventurous or bored. Waste countless hours looking at cute and funny pictures of cats at ICanHasCheezburger.com. The blog also includes videos and uses a five-burger rating system to help users find popular picks on the web.

Reddit.com can help web surfers pass the time with usershared content. The blog lists the most popular posts from top to bottom and gives users a chance to comment and reply to posts.

Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget to visit DailyTitan.com for the latest news on and around Cal State Fullerton.

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August 22, 2011

Freshman 15

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Three steps to prevent weight gained when adjusting to your new school The dreaded “Freshman 15.” For those who don’t know the term, it references the estimated 15 pounds that freshmen college students typically gain when adjusting to a new environment, living on the Top Ramen and beer diet, and consuming pounds of coffee trying to cram for the next test. But whether you’re a freshman or senior in college, we all know that between school, work, stress and parties, it’s extremely easy to pack on a few extra pounds during the semester. Maintaining a healthy weight and staying active may seem expensive and difficult, considering that gym memberships can burn a hole in your wallet and organic food prices skyrocket through the roof. But believe it or not, healthy living is easily accessible on and nearby campus.

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First, to get the heart rate up and burn some calories, the Student Recreation Center, located on the west side of campus, is a fitness center completely free for Cal State Fullerton students. The SRC provides countless amenities, like a weight and cardio fitness room, an indoor jogging track, a multi-court gymnasium, a rock climbing wall and an outdoor lap pool. For those of you who are new to working out, personal trainers or drop-in fitness classes are available to any student who is a member of the SRC. Scott MacLeod, the SRC’s membership coordinator, said that some drop-in fitness classes “end up to be more popular than others.” The Titan Cycle, Guts, Butts and Thighs, Abs and More, Zumba and Hip-Hop classes definitely draw in more students, explained MacLeod.

Nutrition

The next step to avoid gaining the Freshman 15 is eating right. Oncampus food stops like Juice It Up, the Fresh Kitchen, Togo’s and the Garden Café provide healthy, delicious food options, all for a reasonable price. The Fresh Kitchen, located in the Titan Student Union, has been serving organic meals in the TSU since September 2008 and has been a hit among hungry students. “Our name says it all … The Fresh Kitchen. Fresh, it’s what we do,” said Tony Lynch, CSUF Food Service Auxiliary member. “All day and every day, at every meal occasion. We offer freshly prepared menu items using the best ingredients to create food that not only tastes great, but can also be part of an environmentally friendly way of life.” The Fresh Kitchen is proud to offer great-tasting food that is good for the body as an alternative to fast food. “The broad menu selection offers

Lemon-Lime Basil Shortbread Cookies Preheat oven to 375(degrees)F. Place flour, powdered sugar, butter, basil, both zests, lemon juice and salt in a food processor. Pulse until large moist clumps form. Measure level tablespoonfuls of dough; roll between your palms to form balls. Place on a large baking sheet, spacing 2” apart. Lightly dust the bottom of a flat measuring cup with powdered sugar and press cookies into 2” rounds, dusting cup bottom with powdered sugar as needed to prevent sticking. Sprinkle tops of cookies with sanding sugar, if using. •1 cup all-purpose flour •1/2 cup powdered sugar plus more for pressing cookies •1/2 cup (1 stick) chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2” cubes •2 tablespoons sliced fresh basil leaves •1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest •1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice •1/2 teaspoon finely grated lime zest •1/4 teaspoon kosher salt •Sanding sugar (optional) Ingredient info: Decorative sanding sugar has large, crunchy crystals; available at specialty foods stores and beryls.com. Courtesy of Epicurious.com

something for every dietary requirement, whether it is vegetarian, vegan or just plain healthy. The Fresh Kitchen has something for everyone,” Lynch explained. But students, faculty and staff are always looking for ways to make healthy changes in their daily diets. Luckily, campus food stops try to be proactive in meeting those needs. According to Lynch, “Langsdorf Hall Express provides healthy sandwiches and wraps with high-quality, 98 percent fat-free meats and gourmet breads. Carl’s Jr. now offers turkey burgers, which the students really love. Starbucks Coffee now offers hot food items like the reduced-fat turkey bacon, white cheddar and cage-free egg white classic breakfast sandwich. Nutwood Café has multiple healthy snacks like yogurts or BBQ chicken sandwiches and multiple healthy options at Togo’s. All of our venues carry healthy options for those customers looking to eat a little healthier!”

Groceries

If you’re looking for healthy and inexpensive foods to stock up your dorm or apartment, look no further than Trader Joe’s, located in Brea off Imperial Highway and Kramer Avenue. The Brea Trader Joe’s seems to keep busy by offering innovative, great-tasting foods that save its customers money. “We get 13,000 customers a week,” said Simon Arredondo, Trader Joe’s first mate in Brea. “About 90 to 95 percent of those are regulars.” The main quality that separates Trader Joe’s from other health food stores is their great friendly environment and unique products that customers cannot find anywhere else, said Arredondo. This community market seems to keep loyal customers coming back on a weekly basis to pick up their favorite products such as Joe’s O ce-

real, fresh loaves of bread, sunflowers for $3.99, organic salads, frozen orange chicken or even their signature Charles Shaw wine, better known as the “Two-buck Chuck.” Another stop for fresh fruits and veggies is the Fullerton Market in the Downtown Plaza on Wilshire Avenue, between Harbor Boulevard and Pomona Avenue. The market, open Thursdays from 4 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., offers farm-fresh produce, fresh bakery items, flowers and live entertainment. The variety of products and lively atmosphere attracts locals to this weekly Fullerton tradition. The free market will continue serving the Fullerton community through Oct. 27. By staying active and eating right, students can stay healthy between homework, projects, exams and late-night cramming sessions. So freshmen, be healthy or beware of the Freshman 15.

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History relived through action

Courtesy of Garrison Fradella Left: Garrison Fradella shoots a Civil War- era pistol while riding on his horse, Crimson Tide. Right: Fradella and his father, Gary, plan to re-enact a battle.

ANDERS HOWMANN Daily Titan

Garrison Fradella, a trooper in the 1st Regiment Maine Cavalry, grips his bugle as he makes his way on horseback toward an embankment. With his left hand, he grips the reins of his half-Arabian, halfAppaloosa horse, named Crimson Tide. The gold of the bugle shines in the morning light, contrasting with the deep blue of his Union uniform. As Fradella and his men crest the

embankment, a gray wall of Confederate soldiers stand 200 strong before them across the grassy valley. Infantrymen line the front and cavalry tower at the flanks. Four artillery teams are dispersed among them, ready to open fire. Fradella’s heart pounds and his hands tremble with anticipation. Time seems to stop as both armies face each other. As the rebel soldiers belt out a fearsome battle cry, the Union troops hold fast. Fradella lifts his bugle as the Union commander

gives the order to charge. The audience looks on, transfixed by the history on display before them. As the high-powered artillery pieces recoil and the horses charge, car alarms begin to drone in the Prado Regional Parking lot. Fradella is not a Union bugler. He’s a 19-year-old public administration major at Cal State Fullerton. His unit is part of the Southern California Civil War Association, a nonprofit group that organizes and conducts re-enactments in order to

educate audiences on Civil War history. His father, Gary Fradella, started the organization eight years ago. “It all started with my dad. He was a park ranger at Sequoia National Park for three years and while he was there at the park, that’s where he experienced his first Civil War reenactment,” said Fradella, who has been wearing Civil War uniforms since he was 2 years old. “I didn’t really have a choice,” chuckled Fradella when asked how he became involved in re-enacting. His father had been a re-enactor since he was born. Fradella has been surrounded by the re-enacting throughout his childhood. He expressed interest in participating when he was 12 years old and began playing the trumpet in school. By the age of 14, he was on the field as a bugler. He has been re-enacting for five years now. He rode and bugled in the 2010 Rose Parade with a unit called the Buffalo Soldiers. The hobby has become an integral part of his life. His interests, achievements and his character all stem from reenacting. Fradella’s interest in the hobby comes not only from its adrenaline rush, but also its ability to teach. “You’re kind of like an actor but you’re also a teacher in a way,” said Fradella. His father Gary takes this role when re-enacting as well. “I enjoy being able to teach others about history so we may learn from past mistakes. As a nation and as individuals, if we don’t reflect on who we were, we will never truly know who we are,” said Gary. See CIVIL WAR, page 24

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August 22, 2011

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DAILY TITAN SUMMER MUSIC Summer music plays on with these noteworthy staff picks

Leveler August Burns Red

Simple Math Manchester Orchestra

Universal Pulse 311

Wasting Light Foo Fighters

Tomboy Panda Bear

Sound Kapital Handsome Furs

Gang Gang Dance Eye Contact

Watch the Throne Kanye West and Jay Z

Cosmic Love Florence + The Machine

Thursday The Weeknd

Born to Run Bruce Springsteen

Cosmic Twins Monte Negro

Musica De Fondo / MTV Zoe

Brothers The Black Keys

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August 22, 2011

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Health Sciences

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12.0%

Humanities 30.8% NSM

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Source: CSUF Institutional Research and Analytical Studies DAVID HOOD, ALVAN UNG Daily Titan

Enrollment fluctuates year by year, semester by semester. And with each subsequent class, more and more students pass by Cal State Fullerton. Factors that affect these changes include budget cuts, competition with other schools and the rise of tuition, now at 12 percent. Leading the population is the College of Humanities followed by the Mihaylo College of Business and Economics, with a large 13.6 percent difference. Next, the College of Natural Science and Mathematics followed closely with 13 percent. Arts, Engineering and Computer Science, and Education combined total just over 10 percent.

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August 22, 2011

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Don’t buy the book Alternatives for people who like the word “free” PETER CORNETT Daily Titan

WILLIAM CAMARGO / Daily Titan The Arboretum is home to various plants not indigenous to the California area and is also the location of the historic Heritage House.

Like the rest of us poor saps, you just spent thousands of dollars on classes that you may or may not attend regularly. In addition to the classes, you had to buy an egregiously pricey parking pass and various other items deemed essential for student success. As a senior with three years of experience under my belt, I would dutifully like to warn you about an unnecessary luxury that you can forgo almost completely: textbooks. You know how it works (or you soon will). The first day of class, your professor will inevitably bloviate about the life-or-death necessity of purchasing the book. Terrorized by the prospect of bombing your first test, you give in and purchase a $150 textbook you might open once. At the end of the semester, you sheepishly wander to the bookstore counter and sell your pristine tome for half of what you paid for it ... if you’re very lucky. This is a vicious and expensive cycle. Save yourself time and money and instead learn how to use a magical (and free) tool called Google. Consider this when

you are in line at the bookstore: Unless you are a practicing Luddite, chances are, you use Internet databases much more often than you use a library. It is simply more convenient and more economical for professors to avoid assigning expensive textbooks whenever possible. Many of the classes in philosophy or political science, for example, use textbooks that are barely disguised collections of classics that are available for free online. If you are trying to impress the rest of us with the depth of your pocketbook, buy away, but why would you voluntarily pay hundreds of dollars for something you can get for free? In any case, if you absolutely must have a textbook, there are better solutions than purchasing a full-priced copy. Most textbooks are simply recycled versions of the previous year’s material. The only “upgrades” that new versions typically contain are a shuffled chapter order, a note or two about recent events and a more racially diverse set of subjects in their stock photos. Unless these things are terribly important to you, buy an old version of the textbook, or even better: Google what you need to know.

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August 22, 2011

acebook faux pas Your internet indiscretions do more harm than good

GILBERT GONZALEZ Daily Titan

Have you noticed how quietly Facebook is becoming like a creepy stalker lately? The way it just snoops around your digital data, mining for your personal information or otherwise raiding your privacy online. This creeping around is really disturbing, considering the type of data people upload. Recently, I discovered a nasty little secret Facebook held off on discussing until August: all the contact information from a user’s cell phone could find its way into Facebook’s servers and be displayed online, whether or not the contact is a user of Facebook, let alone a friend.

The company was quick to declare this action is done solely for the purpose of keeping your contacts integrated into one digital space and the contacts are only accessible to the user, sort of like a backup you never asked for. I see this and other actions taken by Facebook over the last few years as a declaration of war against user privacy. Never in a million years would I volunteer to upload contact information to the Facebook overlords, so the idea that the ghost in the machine reached its invisible hand into my phone, stole my data and never bothered to give me a heads-up really pissed me off. This was the last of many straws that ultimately led me to believe a

Google IAN WHEELER Daily Titan

As the global phenomenon Facebook enters its sixth year with 750 million users, an adversary is weighing in and preparing to enter the ring: Google. Although the search engine giant unveiled Google+ in late June, the invite-only beta already has more than 25 million users and is considered to be Facebook’s biggest rival. But even with all the early success, some Cal State Fullerton students aren’t buying into Google+ quite yet. “If I were to go to Google+, I’d probably wait about two years until everybody else transfers over to that, because I don’t see it as being practical using something that nobody else that I know uses,” said Stephen Pink, a Spanish major. Early users have been able to send up to 150 invitations to join Google+. After launch, user traffic ballooned so fast that Vic Gundotra, senior vice president of social business for Google, decided to cut off invitations for a night. “We’ve shut down invite mechanism for the night. Insane demand. We need to do this carefully and in a controlled way. Thank you all for your interest!” he said in a Google+ post. Google’s goal with Google+, according to Gundotra, is to integrate

social networking with everything people already do on the Internet. Google also added a Google+ link to the new navigation bar alongside Gmail, Calendar and other popular services. There is speculation among some experts that Google+ could take over Facebook just as Zuckerberg’s titan engulfed Myspace. “It’s too soon to say. For me, though, while it’s a ‘social network,’ it is not a Facebook replacement ... not yet at least,” said Robert Hernandez, assistant professor of professional practice at USC and veteran web journalist. “I don’t think it will replace Facebook, but complement it. A different type of social network, with some similarities,” Hernandez said. “I find it to be more work than play.” Other CSUF students agree. “I think Facebook had the advantage over Myspace because of the status updates that everyone could see ... Google+ seems too similar to Facebook for it to completely take over,” said Greg Hogrebe, a biology major. Some features of Google+, like +1 and Stream, are similar to features on Facebook and other social networking sites. Google has added some new features as well, like Circles, which allow users to select specifically who they want to share thoughts, pictures and other information with. Another Google+ feature is a

life without Facebook was the life for me. I remember the days when advertisements were discreet and never in your news feed, FarmVille had never been unleashed upon humanity, Mafia Wars were plot themes of a good Scorsese movie and poking was still only a real-life nuisance. Today’s Facebook is all about tagging, liking, checking in and live-blogging your everyday drama, which is what the company prefers you think the site is about. Dig a little deeper into Facebook’s changes and some very startling trends will surface. The Wall Street Journal in October of 2010 outed the site for sending personally identifiable information to advertisers through its many

Twitter-esque function called Sparks, which allows users to keep track of their interests through Google and share them with friends. Google Buzz and Google Wave were Google’s previous attempts at joining the social network fight, but both fell short as Facebook’s popularity snowballed. “I was a big fan of the Google Wave concept, and Buzz was a complete disaster ... meaning on how it was rolled out. I think Google has learned a lot and is offering something different here ... but will it stick? Who knows. I’m thinking yes. Different from Facebook, though,” Hernandez said. This time, however, the Google+ launch overshadowed several Facebook updates, including its recent partnership with Skype, allowing users to video chat through the instant messaging function. While Google+ has experienced early success, it is still far from a global community. According to Google, the majority of Google+’s early users are Americans, about 10 percent. Three percent of users are from India, putting it in second. Five percent of users are Californians. Google has remained unclear on when Google+ will be completely opened to the general public, which has led many to believe they are going by a “when-it’s-ready” basis.

apps (a practice Facebook claims is against its policy) in attempts to provide corporations with more precise information with which to create user-specific ads. The worst part is that these apps weren’t created by Facebook. The perpetrators were apps published by the likes of Zynga and other thirdparty software firms. Since then, Facebook has made “improvements” to user privacy which prevent unwarranted intrusions, but what about those security breaches Facebook itself sanctions? How innocuous do you think the facial-recognition feature is? The technology is a lot more dubious than just helping to recommend which friends to tag in pictures. In experiments conducted by a group of Carnegie Mellon University researchers, photos from students’ profile pages were used to uncover very personal information, including their Social Security numbers. Before you try to side-step their

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findings by implementing some simple privacy settings adjustments, you should know the researchers used only the very visible profile picture, the same which displays your face to anybody in the world with an Internet connection. After all these transgressions against my privacy, I wish I could go back to the days when my biggest online fear was friending my mom or hoping those compromising pictures of me, a keg and some planking don’t find their way online (don’t ask, let’s just say I’m in talks with Bradley Cooper to develop the next installment of the Hangover). In the meantime, I’ve decided to choose the ultimate opt-out by deleting my Facebook, resuming life off the grid. Although at times I do miss spying on my friends or posting my wittiest quip all day, I’m relieved my personal data and online behaviors aren’t being sold to corporate marketeers, or at least that I know of.

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Best potties and worst spotties WES NEASE & DAVID HOOD Daily Titan

Restrooms: The Best: • Titan Student Union– Polished urinals and decorative pieces by Kandinsky adorn the walls of the TSU’s restrooms, making the experience both relieving and aesthetically pleasing. • Steven G. Mihaylo Hall– The new kid on the block always has the best toys. Mihaylo Hall, the newest building on the campus, is no exception. Its restrooms have been christened and ready for the bladder-full Starbucks customers. • Clayes Performing Arts Building– Many of the world’s finest performing artists have graced the halls down to these fine rooms of rest, thus the administration and custodians have made them worthy; routinely cleaned and polished, they served both fans and famous.

Wi-Fi Spots: The Worst: Humanities - Perhaps the most woeful of places on campus, the Humanities Building restrooms sometimes have curtains instead of doors, stalls that feel like you’re in a crowded elevator and lights that make the walls and floors look like they’ve been yellowed on purpose. McCarthy Hall - Despite the efforts of the custodial staff, at the end of the day, they can’t do much about the recurring graffiti and outdated faucets. University Hall - It’s not that these restrooms are chronically disgusting or old, it’s just that their design and layout make one feel like they’re in Willy Wonka’s obnoxiously shrinking hallway.

The Best: • Titan Student Union - Soft chairs for relaxing, a roaring fire in the winter for comfort and the opportunity to distract ourselves with a bowling and billiards center just one floor below us… heaven on campus for students of all studious levels. • Pollak Library - You’d be a monkey’s uncle if you didn’t have access to the Internet for school-related research (what else would you be doing?) in the most stereotypical place on campus to study. • McCarthy Hall - If you don’t mind the hard tiled flooring outside the door of your next class, it’s actually quite peaceful…between classes, that is. Tuck your feet in; you wouldn’t want to trip anyone.

The Worst: • Arboretum - Cal State Fullerton giveth the beauty and serenity of our Arboretrum, with its bright green grass, shady trees and shimmering lake inhabited by cute little ducks… CSUF taketh away our ability to browse the Internet there. • Nutwood Parking Structure - Is it too much to ask for a little privacy in the comfort of one’s own car to have a personal chat to Skype? Apparently, even on the roof of the structure, yes. Yes, it is. • Mihaylo Hall Starbucks - Massive crowds in between classes and lack of appropriate air conditioning mean you’ll want to make this place more of a coffee fix than a coffee break.

August 22, 2011

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Hitting the Books Eight easy steps to academic success in college ANDERS HOWMANN Daily Titan

The Syllabus Paying close attention to the syllabus on the first day is essential. It has important information such as grading standards, exam and project dates, and reading assignments. These should be stored in a safe place.

Attendance Getting to class on a daily basis is one of the keys to success. You will be present for all of the lectures, be able to interact with your professor and you will maximize attendance points.

Every Point Counts With little to no extra credit and harsh grade cutoffs, two or three points can be the difference between an A- or a B+. Doing every assignment and maximizing test scores is a must.

Extra Credit Extra credit is a rarity in most classes. By going the extra mile, you can gain some wiggle room on exams. If your teacher has an extra credit opportunity, make sure to take advantage of it.

Classmates Dont be anti-social! On the first day, be sure to get the phone number or email of the person sitting next to you. If you ever miss class or forget your assignment, they can fill you in.

Keep up on Reading Getting behind on reading can become a disaster when midterms roll around. Develop a regular reading and study regimen and you will be well ahead of the curve...literally.

Study Breaks All-nighters and Red Bull will only hurt you come midterms. When preparing for the big test, include breaks and sleep in your regimen. Taking your eyes away from the books will help you retain information.

Go to Office Hours Taking advantage of these tutorial sessions allows you to get your questions answered while getting to know your professors. Professors are human too. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t make them sit in their offices alone.

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all you night owls out there, whether you’re up late cramming for a class, on an epic session of Call of Duty, are trying to sober up or are just plain bored and hungry, we’ve got you covered for late-night dinner excursions beyond your usual fastfood fodder. Many Mexican eateries are open 24 hours. Rigobertos, on 1974 N. Placentia Ave., offers such menu staples as breakfast burritos and menudo. Most items on the menu are $7 or under. Other Mexican restaurants open late at night include Molca Salsa on 115 E. Imperial Hwy. and Albertos, which serves carne asada fries (carne asada, guacamole, sour cream and cheese on fries). Another taco joint to quell your hunger is Taqueria de Anda on 308 W. Valencia Dr., which received this gem of a review on Yelp from Andy C., “Ever heard of King Taco in Hollywood? Yeah, this is

the same thing except in Orange County. Without the traffic. Without parking a mile away. It’s better.” Lee’s Sandwiches on 13991 Brookhurst St. in Garden Grove is always open, serving traditional Vietnamese banh mi sandwiches among Euro-style sandwiches and baguettes. The Lazy Dog Café, with locations in Huntington Beach, Irvine and Orange, has a host of menu options like kung pao, burgers and pasta. Most locations are open until 11 p.m. or midnight. You could also venture out for some Korean at the always-open BCD Tofu House in Irvine and Garden Grove or grab a slice at Beach Cities Pizza in Dana Point, which is open until 3 a.m. Of course you could always go to standard late-night restaurants like In-N-Out and Denny’s, or your local donut shop, but why not try something new?

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August 22, 2011

Off campus for foodies

Tired of ramen? Try these options instead. BRANDON COLLINS For the Daily Titan

Munchies. At home, you’d make a sandwich. In high school, you’d eat microwaved frozen burritos (and regret it). But this is college, and we’ve graduated from cafeteria slop to delicatessen delights; these places will keep you full and ready to nap through classes all semester long.

Cantina Lounge In the mood for some delicious fusion? Check out Cantina Lounge’s Shanghai Tacos or Mexi-Mac. Taco Tuesday and Wing Wednesday are great ways to save a few bucks and eat like a king. The nightlife starts after-hours, so for those over 21, cut loose and have a good time.

The Habit Want a great burger that doesn’t require you to lose your parking spot? From veggie to bacon burgers or sweet potato fries, the Habit fills you up and gets you out the door with enough time to head to your next class. Make a habit of the Habit and you’ll only regret it when you see a scale.

Which Wich Picture Subway. Then picture Subway with flavor and an understanding of germ theory. That, my friends, is Which Wich. You can pick whatever meats you want, then choose from dozens of toppings, dressings and sauces to make your sandwich fantasies become reality.

Pieology Pieology is the new kid on the block, but it’s already distinguishing itself as one of the great places to chow down. Pieology does for pizza what Chipotle did for burritos. And for dessert, try the cinnamon strip pizza and enjoy your new addiction. College is about experimentation, right?

In-N-Out Nothing quite hits the spot like a double-double. In-N-Out is one of those places that makes any day better, regardless of how many tests you have to study for. College life is all about cost-benefit, and In-N-Out is a minor cost for a massive benefit, and not just in the waistline.

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August 22, 2011

Memorable event from last semester: Sit-in

WILLIAM CAMARGO / Daily Titan Left, Cal State Fullerton President Milton Gordon signs the Declaration to Defend Public Education in front of the Humanities Building after three nights of sit-ins at Langsdorf Hall. Right, CSUF faculty and students cheer.

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Freshmen line up to move into their new dorms located on the east side of campus Wednesday. The new residence hall-style buildings have reeled in 1,100 new residents.

Eight ways to get organized Straighten out your hectic life by following these tips NURAN ALTEIR Daily Titan

So you’re the president of the spork club, taking 21 units and you’re on the table tennis team? You may find yourself overwhelmed with all that you have to do this semester, but here are a few tips to keep you from having a mental breakdown: 1. Buy a planner. You may think it’s a waste of money because you assume you’re not going to use it, but trust me, once you and your fellow spork lovers start meeting and find spork conventions in the area, you’ll want to write those dates down in one place. 2. Write things down. The pen is mightier than memory, or something like that. You might think you can remember things better than the average student, but once your teachers start assigning you papers and projects, you’ll wish you wrote down what paper was due when.

LUCIO VILLA / Daily Titan A Cal State Fullerton student walks toward Mihaylo Hall after a hectic day of classes.

3. Manage your time. Duh. Really, though, don’t tell the spork club the meeting is at 11 a.m. Thursday when your chemistry class runs from 9 a.m. to noon.

4. Be prepared. Don’t be that person who needs to ask for a paper, a pencil and an eraser. Buy things you need and keep them on hand. 5. Make lists. Many of us are visual creatures. Writing lists of what needs to get done now and in the near future is useful for seeing what needs to be accomplished. 6. Label. Taking 21 units means about six classes. Know what section in your binder is for each class and organize accordingly so you know where things are when you need them. 7. Prioritize. Sporks are super cool, don’t get me wrong. Just don’t think you can go to a utensil convention in Los Angeles when you know you have table tennis practice in Fullerton in a few hours. There will be other conventions. 8. Know when to say “no.” It’s easy to say yes when the girl with sparkly, pink lip gloss and pretty blue eyes asks you to help her study for a calculus test. However, don’t forget to take into consideration the two papers and project you have due tomorrow.

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August 22, 2011

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Misconceptions about college Assumptions about college can ruin your educational career. See below for details on how to bypass the fairy tales and misleading information so you can achieve your dreams

PETER CORNETT Daily Titan

Grades Are Enough

Driving Is Good

In this day and age, a 4.0 GPA is slightly above average. To remain competitive in the increasingly global economy, extracurricular activities, internships and work experience are necessary to make you stand out. Don’t be the person who sleeps his or her way through college with straight A’s; in this economy, you probably won’t get a decent job.

Parking is costly, time consuming and inconvenient. Students who live close to campus should explore alternatives, such as biking or walking. Carpool parking programs are available through the university to save gas, time and the environment. Freshmen, take note: Your school ID doubles as a bus pass, making public transportation a great option.

Parties All Night

Classes Are Hard

Thanks to an overzealous California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, it is nearly impossible to locate venues for all-night partying. In addition, many students simply don’t have time to party when classes, work and family responsibilities are factored into their busy schedules. College comes with many responsibilities, and parties aren’t one of them.

You Need Books Students often empty their wallets for textbooks that are not necessary to pass their classes. Though some professors will often stress the immediate procurement of a particular text, lectures and conceptual understanding are often the focus of exams. Of course, there are always free alternatives such as Google and online databases. My advice: Wait a week or two before purchasing a book to make sure you really need one.

As a general rule, classes are only difficult if you fail to put in the required effort. Popular legends about the difficulty of college classes are simply untrue; most of the time, classes will test dedication and responsibility far more than they will test knowledge and ability. To be cautious, read your syllabus; keep an eye out for 30-page papers.

College Is Affordable The greatest myth of them all. Each of us fortunate enough to have classes are acutely aware of rising tuition costs, which have been increasing recently at a rate of at least 10 percent per semester. With the California Community College system, the CSU and UC systems are all dropping massive tuition increases into the laps of starving students; college affordability belongs firmly in the “wish it were so” category.

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August 22, 2011

CHARLOTTE KNIGHT

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I. Thou shalt obey rules of the road on and off campus. While I morbidly love the sound of metal crunching against metal, it is in the best interest of everyone for you to drive the speed limit, come to complete stops at stop signs, and wait until you get home to text your friend back. I don’t care how late you are to class or how badly you want to leave. California law is still in effect, and there is no legitimate reason to compromise your safety and the safety of others you share the road with.

II. Thou shalt park appropriately.

Parking straight in my designated space isn’t exactly my forte. However, the butt of my car never hangs off over the space next to me, preventing other cars from backing out or coming in. As a courtesy to others who eventually will need that parking space, take the time to straighten yourself out, lest you actually like dings and dents in your passenger door.

III. Thou shalt wait thine turn in line.

If you’ve driven through Cal State Fullerton’s parking structures during peak parking hours, you may notice a long line of cars parked in front of the elevators. This is the most effective way to snag a parking spot—offering to pick up and drive students who have finished their schooling for the day to their car so when they back out and drive home, you get first dibs. This works on a first-come-firstserved basis, so please don’t be that douchebag that drives up to the front of the line of cars waiting outside that elevator for an hour with false promises of love and adoration for the next person to hop in your car.

IV. Thou shalt not bitch at students unwilling to get into thine car.

One of the first lessons we learned as children is that we should never accept rides from strangers because it increases our chances of getting mugged, raped and/or killed. So when you offer to give departing students a ride to their vehicle and they deny the offer, not only are they probably freshmen who don’t understand how the parking system works, but they’re also probably more intelligent than the average bear. Either discreetly follow them (see Commandment V) or try your luck with someone else. Don’t waste your time cussing them out or calling them names, because nothing will get accomplished.

V. Thou shalt keep thine distance when stalking. It is generally acceptable to follow departing students to their cars, but tailgating a pedestrian is just as annoying as tailgating another vehicle. If you’re on their heels and they can hear your motor running, it is time to back off and give them a little personal space.

IV. Thou shalt not block lanes.

You are not king, and the parking lot is not your kingdom. You can sit in the middle of the lane all you want, waiting for someone to walk to their car that happens to be miraculously right in front of you. But if I pull up behind you, you’d better move your disgusting, fat, metal ass.

Commandments of CSUF Parking Divine doctrine for perfect parking

IX. Respect thine fellow driver if thou art a pedestrian. VII. Thou shalt not drive the wrong way down a one-way lane. S-Lot behind the College Park Building in particular is notorious for having people block one-way lanes or make humiliating attempts to park in spaces coming diagonally inward toward you. If you want to embarrass yourself, go right ahead, but please don’t be an inconvenience in my day by doing so.

VIII. Thou shalt not steal spaces.

If you’re giving yourself a pat on the back for swooping into a space right under my nose, even though I called dibs on it with my blinker, prepare to have your car keyed. You’re not a ninja and never will be, so save yourself the heartache and just cross that off your bucket list right now.

When I become dictator of the free world, Californian drivers will have the right of way, not the pedestrians. If you step out into the crosswalk when you have the Red Hand of Monotony, I will run over your feet without remorse. But until that happens, don’t walk in front of cars that have permission to get by. Walk behind them, if you must—they will certainly appreciate it.

X. Thou shalt not complain about not finding parking.

Yes, convenient parking spaces are hard to come by between the hours of 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. But if all else fails, and you’re more desperate than my ex-boyfriend, there is always parking in A-Lot. You can find at least one spot out of 1,381 available. The time it takes to rant about how difficult it is to get parking at CSUF is better spent just sucking it up and driving to the other side of campus.

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August 22, 2011

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Five must-have apps Apps that help organize, learn and study

CIVIL WAR: Much more than re-enacting, a new life ...Continued from page 10

SUSAN COBO

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inClass

InClass was created for the disorganized, papers-crumbled-at-the-bottom-of-my-backpack student or the organized, color-coded-tabs student. It allows students to organize homework, set due-date alarms, export to a computer and of course, auto-post picture notes to Facebook.

The whole point of re-enacting, in my opinion, isn’t for yourself. It’s about getting yourself into a persona of somebody else.

Merriam-Webster Dictionary Merriam-Webster Dictionary is designed for students of all majors, not just for the word-loving students. You’ll want to look up every word!

On This Day... On this day… let’s students view and expand on events that have occurred. Students can see when history repeated itself! Bryan J Zimmerman said, “If you are a history buff, or just curious about the past, this app is a MUST for your collection...” Flashcards+ is designed for students who are flashcard savvy or are exploring new ways to improve on study habits. In union with Quizlet.com, students can create decks or find something to study. Sweetmari said, “Product is great, fastlearning and comprehensive system!!”

Wolfram Alpha

Flashcards+

Wolfram Alpha can debit your account $1.99, but it gives step-by-step explanations on solving the trickiest math problems. Want to know the integral of cos(x^2+ln5x-10)? This app will show you how. KarlHungus said, “A wealth of statistical data … Brings out my inner geek in so many ways.”

*All user reviews are from the Apple App Store.

Courtesy of Garrison Fradella

-Garrison Fradella CSUF Student

Garrison Fradella started re-enacting at age 14 as a bugler in the 1st Regiment Maine Cavalry. He has been wearing Civil War uniforms since he was 2 years old.

When the Fradellas go to Prado for the weekend, historical accuracy dictates every part of their day. They eat what the Union soldiers would and they camp in tents similar to those that were available for troops. “The whole point of re-enacting, in my opinion, isn’t for yourself. It’s about getting yourself into a persona of somebody else ... of someone who lived in a different age, someone who thought different things and was influenced in different ways,” Fradella said. When they are not preparing for battle, the participants do what the actual soldiers would have done in their spare time. They play cards, chess, drink coffee, chew tobacco and they even line up to receive rations and pay. Re-enacting has also given him a

new outlook on life. “On Sunday, when I come home all dirty and tired, I really appreciate my life,” he said. He appreciates all of the luxuries of modern society. But while he loves hot showers and the comfort of modern clothing, part of him still remains in character. “After living a weekend like that, you kind of get accustomed to feeling what they would’ve gotten excited about back then,” Fradella said. By re-enacting, he gains an appreciation for the smaller things in life, like a hot meal and a warm bed. Re-enacting has also fostered Garrison’s strong and noble character. His friends are not surprised when he tells him that he is a reenactor. “I have known Garrison for quite

a while now and I know how important honor, loyalty and solidarity are to him,” said Lilly Altay, 21, a radio-TV-film major and friend. “For a while he was thinking about becoming a police officer, but then I think he decided that the military was what he is looking for. So it did not surprise me much when he told me that he had been a Civil War reenactor.” While he currently does not have the time to participate with school and two jobs, Garrison will always have fond memories of donning his uniform and charging, bugle in hand, into the fray of men, horses and smoke.

Civil War

Numbers Casualties USA -2,128,948 Confederate States -1,082,119

Soldier Pay Union Privates - $13 monthly Confederate Privates -$11 monthly Source: CivilWar.org

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Why we hate Long Beach State ELLIOT COOK Daily Titan

Dear freshmen and incoming transfer students, The first thing you need to know about Cal State Fullerton sports is we HATE LONG BEACH STATE. They are our rival in every single sport we play, especially in our two most popular: men’s basketball and baseball. Although they might not be the closest campus to us (UC Irvine is), we go back and forth with them yearly. In basketball they have been much superior the past two seasons overall. We are 3-1 against them and that’s all that matters in a down season. In baseball the Titans have been dominant against the “Dirtbags” as of late. Long Beach State is named that because the baseball team used to practice on an alldirt field. Their fans take pride in it, but you can catch the Titan faithful screaming it onto the court at the Long Beach State players. Being a founding member of the Orange Curtain, I know this all too well. Records are thrown out the window every time the schools meet. There are three facts you should know: 1. When attending a CSUF game/event, you MUST wear orange. No other color is acceptable. Orange stands out better than any other color (that might just be the homer in me). 2. You must be loud. Don’t be ashamed to get thrown out of a CSUF vs Long Beach State

game. I would salute you. Once you enter historic Titan Gym for a basketball game against the “Dirtbags,” you will see that they bring three buses of students for the game. But guess what? So do we to the Pyramid. 3. Be proud. Be proud to be a Titan; our sports teams aren’t too shabby. Women’s volleyball made the NCAA tournament. Men’s soccer has a stellar chance to make the NCAA tournament, men’s basketball added three big-time transfers that will make an immediate impact and hopefully beat up on Casper Ware and the Big West favorite Long Beach State team. Baseball will once again be the class of the conference, and softball is improving back to old form. Don’t get me wrong here, I’m not saying the other Big West schools don’t matter. They just don’t matter as much. Our hate runs deep with the clowns from the Beach. A few years back a Titan (who is now an alum) painted their statue orange the night before we played them. Our players know how to act with the Beach. Last year, their men’s basketball team refused to shake our captains’ hands before the game. We came out and gave them a whooping. Now that you have an idea of the rivalry, it’s time to come out to a game. The women’s volleyball team plays the Beach in November, but if you hear someone yelling “F... the Beach” at any game, you might have a good idea of who it is. By the way, do they even have a beach over there? Cheers, Elliot Cook

LUCIO VILLA / Daily Titan Senior forward Andre Hardy goes up for a rebound against rival Long Beach State at the Walter Pyramid last year.

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August 22, 2011

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Date my school An online dating site that caters to the college singles JESSICA DRUCK Daily Titan

nline dating isn’t what it used to be. Its clichéd idea of being for widowed women, lonely divorceés or those who are in the shy-and-over-40 club is being debunked by DateMySchool. com, an online dating site for college students. And yes, Cal State Fullerton is on there.

It’s not eHarmony and it’s not MySpace. You won’t be asked a million questions like how many years kayaking has been your hobby and you won’t get creepy messages from old men whose user picture is from the neck down only. It’s simple; it’s like Facebook meets LinkedIn meets a social network, according to Melanie Wallner, the company’s spokeswoman,

Courtesy of DateMySchool.com DateMySchool.com includes 350 colleges across the United States. Potential members must have a college email address in order to sign up.

who met her current boyfriend on the site when she was attending Columbia University. “It’s an online dating site and there’s all these filtering functions you can do on these sights,” said Wallner. “It’s user friendly, fun and it doesn’t have that stigma that other online dating sites have.” The site began when creators Balazs Alexa and Jean Meyer, both Columbia Business School graduates, decided it was time to help out students who were surrounded primarily by female students. “A girl from nursing school was complaining about her school having 90 percent girls,” said Alexa. “We were in the (business school) with 80 percent guys, so we figured it may be a good idea. There was no good solution out there yet.” The site launched at Columbia University in November 2010 and

had 1,300 students sign up in the first week. It wasn’t long before it made its way to New York University and then Harvard. The rest is history. The site has now launched in 350 colleges across the United States and is still growing. “You can be very private on the site so you can control who may access your profile. So if you don’t want people on campus or maybe in class knowing that you’re on DateMySchool.com, you can make it so they can’t see your profile,” Wallner said. The free website is just that: very private, and don’t worry, you must have a university or college email to sign up, so you won’t meet an English literature major from “Harverd.” Whether you really are looking for love or just networking within your school, you can narrow it

down to your department, all the way down to your building even (that’s right CSUF, look around your classroom, you never know who is on it) and use it to simply find a tutor or just network with people in your major -- something rather useful for students at a commuter school like CSUF, according to Wallner and the creators. “It can be difficult to meet people across campus and farther. It will also be nice to meet people inter-campus, you know if you’re all in the same city,” Wallner said. “If you’re in Fullerton, we also have schools located in the California area by you that you can have access to.” Adriana Sotelo, 21, a sociology major at CSUF, thinks the site will be useful for people who aren’t local. “It would be good for new students too, especially if they are out of state and don’t know anyone. That would really help them,” said Sotelo. Alexa, who met his current partner on the site as well, is just one of the success stories. People have even gotten married. But don’t worry, that’s a rarity according to Wallner; most people don’t have that on their minds, being as it is a college dating site. If you’re interested in hooking up with people in your department, theoretically or literally, go to DateMySchool.com.

Romance on the cheap Big budget love without all of the green JESSICA RUBIO Daily Titan

Roses, fancy dinners, delectable desserts and a kiss goodnight are all necessities to a perfect date. But does a wonderfully romantic, sweep-her-off-her-feet date have to leave your emotions running high and your bank account low? No way! Here are some affordable date ideas for you and your new college love in Fullerton.

Bike Riding If you own a bike then this date is in the bag. The famous Fullerton Loop provides great trails to bike with a significant other. This way, you can get to know each other while staying fit. Visit CityofFullerton.com and click on the “Parks and Recreation” tab to find out what trails you and your sweetie want to bike on.

Fullerton Museum The Fullerton Museum Center is not only free but also educational. If you and your loved one consider yourselves “art people,” then this is the date for you. Right now, the Fullerton Museum Center presents Julius Shulman’s photography in Palm Springs that captures the evolution of modern architecture. Visit CityofFullerton.com and click on the “Fullerton Museum” tab to find out more info on how to bring your inner artist out.

Dollar Theater Matinees for $1.50 and evenings for $2 are not too shabby. Although the Starplex Movies 7 in La Mirada is not in Fullerton, a 15-minute drive from campus for $2 is well worth it. Even though the movies at the dollar theater come out a few months after they hit the box office, you can’t beat a cheap flick, and not to mention dollar hot dogs!

Live Music For all of you music lovers out there, downtown Fullerton is the place to be. Local bars like the Continental Room and Commonwealth Lounge have live music on certain nights–be sure to check their calendar– and Roscoe’s Famous Deli and Back Alley Bar and Grill, which host cover rock bands, are just a few bars to get a bite to eat and hang out.

Picnic Pack your sandwiches and chips for a peaceful picnic in the park at the Arboretum. This park is perfect for a nature lovers to picnic. So spread some PB&J on wheat bread, throw in a bag of potato chips and even pack a bottle of “Two-buck Chuck” wine from Trader Joe’s in your basket and head to the park for a romancefilled afternoon.

August 22, 2011

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Education means more money DAVID HOOD Daily Titan

CAMILLE TARAZON / Daily Titan One of the top programs in the nation yearly, the Cal State Fullerton men’s baseball team plays over 20 games a season at Goodwin Field right here on campus. The women’s volleyball team went to the NCAA tournament last fall and the men’s soccer team was a game away from entering the tournament. Men’s basketball is expected to be a top team in the Big West this winter.

A freshman’s outlook JENNA STOKES For the Daily Titan

Being a Titan freshman means having fun and going to sporting events

The year is 2004. It’s the bottom of the ninth in a heated game of baseball between rivals Cal State Fullerton and Long Beach State with a score of 7-6 in favor of LBSU. There are two outs and a full count facing CSUF junior catcher Kurt Suzuki. There are two runners on base and no more strikes to spare for CSUF. With the last pitch, Suzuki manages to hit the ball and suddenly it’s clear why he’s been nicknamed “Kurt Klutch.” The ball springs off his bat and flies higher and higher until it’s finally out of Goodwin Field, winning the game for the good guys and causing the crowd to go wild. This three-run shot is talked about all over campus and is considered one of the most unforgettable moments in Titan baseball history. There’s only one problem: While everyone was at the game experiencing this monumental accomplishment, you missed it. In my personal experience, I’ve found basketball to be a huge contributing factor to who I am as a person. For me, basketball was the ultimate teacher. From it I learned exceptional work ethic,

unwavering dedication and most importantly, passion. Although I may not play anymore, I still feel the pull toward the athletic atmosphere. Whether it be on the high school, intercollegiate or pro level of competition, I find that it is still easy to thrive in this kind of an environment. The important thing to remember is that you don’t need to have an athletic background to gain these respectable qualities. Whether you’re the star volleyball player leading your team in kills or the person in the crowd with the oversized foam finger, all that’s vital here is that you enjoy the game. In other words, you don’t need to have the athletic skill in order to appreciate and learn from it. Not to mention going to games is actually a lot of fun! Don’t get me wrong, it’s not required of you to be completely knowledgeable about sports for you to show up to one of these events. You can even show up to a softball game without any clue as to what a pickle or a drop third strike is and still have a good time. After time I guarantee you’ll pick up a few things along the way. But trust me, if you missed out on the opportunity to

see Gerard Anderson’s gravity-defying slam dunks in person, you’re not going to want to be the only one to miss out on other crowdpleasing showstoppers the men’s basketball team has in store for its upcoming 2011 season. As an incoming freshman you might not think it’s important to attend school sporting events, but you definitely don’t want to miss out on the next victorious CSUF moment, because you never know when it’s going to take place. Not only are they an excellent way to support your fellow Titans, but going to an upcoming soccer game, for instance, could definitely make you feel like you’re a part of your school. After all, that’s what the majority of the students here, both upperclassmen and underclassmen, are trying to achieve, right? So why not sport some blue and orange and head down to an upcoming game. Many will agree that the number one way to meet new people and make friends is through sports. Whether you’re spectating or participating, the one thing that is sure to bring people together is the desire for a common goal: a CSUF victory.

The same monotony of routine day in and day out with professors who sometimes hardly care wears down on the psyche of the normal college student, however peppy the “freshman experience” is. Oftentimes, the daily question at 6:30 a.m. is, “Is this worth it?” as the alarm clock adds an early headache, only to get stuck once again in traffic on the freeway and to look around for another hour on campus for parking. The numbers are in. Your efforts are not in vain. According to the U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, people who earn bachelor’s degrees earn over 64 percent more than those who simply graduate high school. That means those who walk across the stage in May can expect to earn somewhere in the range of $40,100 to $51,000 (if he/she works full time for full-year salaries). The time is worth the money, the long hours of classes, books, lines in front of the accountant’s office, and that elusive A on Blackboard you hope your sweat (and blood) produced from exhausting the supply of midnight oil. Claus Moser, a British statistician, said, “Education costs money, but then so does ignorance.” It costs money for the United States (and the world) to pick up the trail from not knowing how things logically work by an education’s enlightenment. Also, it costs citizens money

to support those who choose not to become educated. I am not saying that all poverty is produced by the uneducated, but rather, that it is a strong contributing factor. Besides the projected payoff of college, there are other benefits as well. It is all summed up in a simple phrase said by Abraham Maslow, a former psychology professor at Columbia University, about education: “If the only tool you have is a hammer, you tend to see every problem as a nail.” What Maslow meant is that if we only see things in one way, there will only be one answer. However practical that may sound, it is also a frightening idea because everyone thinks differently. That leaves everyone with their own singular tool and their own singular way to solve the problem. Diversity in thought and worldview not only enhances one’s problem-solving skills, but allows for the appreciation of people and ideas that are different from our own. Education and the process of exposure to these different ideas are what develop humankind’s cognitive abilities. The end result of our education as college students is an enlightened mind. By the end, tolerance for others’ point of view and respect for our fellow humans are spawned from the well of wisdom dished out to us in the form of Scantron 882-E’s and long hours painting patterns on hundreds of strands of piano wire. Education is meant to open our minds. Sydney J. Harris, a journalist for Chicago Sun-Times said, “The whole purpose of education is to turn mirrors into windows.”

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Fall Fashion Students share their fashion tips, places and what’s trending in this season’s fall fashions JESSICA DRUCK Daily Titan

Fall is upon us and that means one thing: it’s time to buy new clothes. Here in Fullerton, it’s hard to dress fashionably when temperatures are so high, especially well into October, but you can keep your cool by adding some new threads to your wardrobe. Freddy Cabo, 20, a Cal State Fullerton student who works at Beatnic, a trendy boutique in downtown Fullerton that special-

izes in men’s street wear, said this fall is all about flannels, oxfords and button-ups. “It’s going more to comfort and leisure styles, shoe-wise too,” said Cabo. Beatnic carries an array of brands like Crooks and Castles, Nike and their own Beatnic brand, but Cabo admits to clothing being a little pricey. He said Stussy and Vans are more affordable for college students like himself. Items like color-block plaid shirts and hooded jersey knits will be a huge hit this semester. Retailers in downtown Fullerton are seeing an array of fall fashion

for girls. Bell bottoms are making a comeback - who knew? Forever 21 is selling fashionable wide-leg trousers and bell bottoms starting at $10.99, or you can check out the real deal at shops like American Vintage and Buffalo Exchange in downtown Fullerton. You will be paying a little more, but at least you know they will last since they have most likely been around since the ‘70s. Neha Arora, 22, a biology major at CSUF, would like to see neon trends disappear this fall and see girls dress more sophisticated. “In summer, people show a little more,” said Arora. “I think fall is about dressing a little more classy.” Deep teals, neutral colors and matte pastel pinks are bringing a new name to neon colors that were popular over summer. May they rest in peace. Some great accessories for fall are hats – but retire the summer fedora – like reasonably sized floppy hats for girls and flat-billed hats or beanies for men; these will keep your head dry from rain or just looking good. Don’t forget your feet. While snazzy kicks are tantalizing to the eye like the Nike Free, which Cabo said is making a big comeback, check out online retailers like KarmaLoop.com for deals on your favorite brands. Oxfords, as mentioned by Cabo, aren’t just for guys. They will play up any outfit with their timeless look. For girls, the Deena & Ozzy perimeter oxford shoe at Urban Outfitters for $38 provides a stylish look while the Cooperative menswear mesh oxford for $59 is something more edgy. For guys, you really can’t go wrong with a classic Vans slip-on or better yet, the Bed Stu quarter oxford at Urban Outfitters for $68. These trendy shoes are perfect for fall because they’re comfortable and casual, something Antoinette Frazier, a communications major, is all about. “For school, I just wear a T-shirt and jeans, and a hooded jacket,” said Frazier. For comfortable jeans and hoodies, check out H&M for girls and guys. Jeans that range in a variety of style start at $10 and hoodies start at $14. Whether you want to spend a few extra bucks for those items this fall or bargain shop, don’t miss out on looking stylish.

Dressing for Success DAVID HOOD Daily Titan

In this competitive job market, first impressions are critical for determining the outcome of a job interview, good grades or a successful life. What people wear directly correlates with how they hold and view themselves. If you have found yourself wondering why you didn’t get that summer job, it is time to take a look at your wardrobe. Here are five easy tips to improve: 1. Start dressing for the job even when you’re not working. Attitude is everything and it shapes perspectives and most importantly, outward appearances. There are ways to look good and feel chic without looking slutty or like a slob. 2. Beards are cool, but messy. Mustaches are “in” in March, but not ‘in’ for the season of job hunts and good grades. The cultural norms of today dictate that professionalism is best represented by good hygiene, clean looks and fresh smells. Guys, that means showers everyday, deodorant, and sorry, no more than size two on the electric razor. 3. Ladies, unless you plan on getting a job in the erotic industry, short skirts, heels and unbuttoned shirts leaving nothing to the imagination are not the brightest ways to represent your professional college education that you’re hoping will one day will make you millions. Decency and modesty show much about your character and what you want in life. If you want to dress to impress, knee-length skirts and fashionable blazers will keep you cool in more than one way. 4. Invest in some hair products. Groom and Clean is a good product that actually cleans your hair keeping it from getting greasy, sticky or crusty. It has enough hold to stay up for the rest of the day without breaking your swag or your wallet. 5. Less is more. That means highlighter colors, thick mascara and overly tight clothes do not make the cut. You want to look professional, not like a Lady Gaga mini-me. When it all boils down, your body shape or type is irrelevant. Having confidence in who you are is the only tip you need to be successful. Outward appearances, however important and helpful, only go so far.

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Questions Answers with your ASI The Associated Students Inc. Executive Staff is a group of six students who represent the student body’s needs and interests to Cal State Fullerton’s faculty and administration. The ASI Executive Staff shared a few words with the Daily Titan about their experiences, goals and expectations for the school year.

Eric Niu

President & CEO

Daily Titan: Tell me a little about yourself. Eric Niu: I am a fourth-year international

business major with an emphasis in Chinese.

DT: Why did you come to Cal State Fullerton? EN: I chose to come to CSUF because it has a

fantastic business program and I loved the campus after my tour.

DT: What made you want to get involved with

ASI?

EN: I got involved with ASI because one of my fraternity brothers, Dean Gertie, told me about it and encouraged me to apply for the ASI Board of Directors for the College of Business.

DT: Tell me a little more about your first year

at CSUF.

EN: I wasn’t involved on campus at all during my first year on campus. I would just go to class after looking for parking for an hour and then go home. School was more like work to me. It wasn’t fun at all. I didn’t have a lot friends. I didn’t have a lot of connections. One of my friends introduced me to ASI. I didn’t know what it was, but I found out I pay ASI fees and a lot of the events we have here are free for students.

DT: Did you always want to be involved with politics?

EN: I did not always have interests in politics until I met many friends that have passion for it, such as Jay Jefferson, who truly inspired me. DT: What makes you passionate? EN: Change, the change you can make just

by letting your voice be heard. I believe in the power of people’s voices. Advocacy efforts do make a difference when it comes down to legislation. It’s hard for us to influence legislation, but we have to make the constant effort and never give up.

DT: What goals do you have for CSUF? EN: I want to change the stereotype

of CSUF from being a commuter school to a unified campus that is full of Titan pride.

DT: What advice do you have for freshmen? EN: Always follow your passion and be

open-minded. Life is 10 percent what happens to you and 90 percent how you react to it; be ready for the transformation you will experience during your college years.

For more information, please visit the Fullerton ASI at Asi.Fullerton.edu. You can also contact them here: Eric Niu President & CEO aspresident@fullerton.edu Jay L. Jefferson II Executive Vice President asvicepresident@fullerton.edu

Matthew Badal Vice President of Finance asivpfinance@fullerton.edu Jessie Frietze Chief Governmental Officer asicgo@fullerton.edu

Trina Tan Chief Communications Officer asicco@fullerton.edu Megan Martinez Chief Administrative Officer asicao@fullerton.edu

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Jessie Frietze

Chief Governmental Officer

Daily Titan:

little about yourself.

Tell me a

Jessie Frietze: Well, I am a fourth-year political science student. I’m originally from San Diego. When I came here I really wanted to get involved. I began my involvement in the Volunteer and Service Center, also played some intramural sports as well as attending events from a lot of other different clubs and organizations. DT: Why did you come to Cal State Fullerton? JF: When I visited CSUF I really enjoyed the campus. The location allowed me to be independent

but close to home as well. The area was definitely a lot different from the beachy area that I grew up with, but I wanted something different and wanted to explore a little bit, so I chose CSUF. Note: my favorite part of campus is the Arboretum.

DT: What made you want to get involved with ASI? JF: I always wanted to get involved because as a kid it was the leadership and extracurricular activities that helped broaden my view and really allowed me to gain experiences that shape who I am. My first interaction with ASI was at a Lobby Corps meeting. I was

interested in advocacy and serving others and wanted to see what I could do in my field of study to help with this effort.

DT: Did you always want to be involved with politics? JF: I’m not so interested in pol-

itics in terms of office, but I have a passion for being an engaged, informed and connected citizen and being able to use this to help others. I used to want to be a lawyer or in the FBI working with human trafficking or endangered youth. I’m still taking opportunities as they come and we’ll see where they take me.

DT: What’s your dream job? JF: I used to want to be a stunt

person, and I still do. But my dream job would be working with the United Nations, Red Cross or another organization engaged in peace policies, helping redevelop war or disaster-stricken areas.

DT: What are your professional goals?

JF: My professional goals consist of finding a job that I am passionate about and that I can use to build communities, empower

youth and really just spread compassion. The great thing is that there are jobs that allow for this and I hope to someday be in such a position.

DT:

goals?

What are your personal

JF: I want to travel, especially to South America and Asia, learning a couple new languages. I’m working on Chinese and continuing my education.

DT: What goals do you have for yourself this year. JF: Stay healthy, have less of a carbon footprint and try to buy locally. DT: What do you do for fun? JF: Get together with friends,

advocate, volunteer, skateboard, hike, watch movies, surf, learn and read.

DT: What makes you passion-

DT: What do you do in between classes?

JF: Injustice and compassion.

JF: I’ll either be catching up with some friends, drinking a cup of tea or hanging around and enjoying the sunlight on campus.

ate?

DT: What goals do you have for CSUF? JF: I hope that CSUF can be a place where students can find a community and a comfort zone, have experiences that change their lives, provide an educational experience that can give students a world view and help them understand more about themselves and the world around us. I also want to see CSUF take the lead for student issues and foster an environment where students are empowered to speak their mind.

DT: Do you have any advice for freshmen? JF: Really get involved, it completely changes your college experience. Don’t be afraid. Always ask questions. As always, stay informed and make sure your voice is heard. Go to professors’ office hours. Things don’t always happen how you would expect, but take opportunities as they come and you’ll go far. Spread compassion.

Trina Tan Chief Communications Officer Daily Titan: So what does the chief communications officer do?

communications officer?

Trina Tan: My job is to consistently let students know what their ASI can do for them, as well as find out what students want from their ASI.

TT: I first began my involvement with the Pilipino American Student Association on campus, and most recently served as administrative chair for ASI’s Association for InterCultural Awareness (AICA).

DT: What are your goals as chief communications officer?

DT: What inspires you? TT: I am inspired by the stu-

TT: With my position, my goals are to provide creative outlets for student voices to be heard, as well as actively inform the campus of what ASI has done, is doing and will do for all of you this year. DT: How were you involved on

campus before becoming ASI chief

dent voice and carry great passion for multiculturalism.

DT: What are your professional

goals?

TT: With this inspiration, I am

pursuing a career in the field of student affairs in the hopes of giving back to colleges and universities for

my incredible experience as a Titan, as well as advocate for diversity and acceptance on all campuses.

DT: What do you do for fun? TT: I love to attend concerts,

do photo projects with friends, try daring and exotic foods, but I especially love to meet new people. So please don’t hesitant to drop by TSU 207 or send me your questions/concerns on the ASI CSUF Facebook!

DT: Is there anything else you’d like to add? TT: I really love college, and my hopes are to help instill students with that same excitement about CSUF. Have an amazing first week of school, Titans!

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Jay L. Jefferson II Executive Vice President Daily Titan: Tell me a little about yourself. Jay Jefferson: I am 22 years old with a major in

business administration and a concentration in economics. I have a passion for educational and social justice and am going to pursue a master’s degree in public policy.

around the issues at our university. My main priority is advocacy, however we cannot advocate successfully without having the proper input from our campus population. With this also comes a responsibility on our part to provide students with the resources necessary so that they can openly and readily provide feedback.

DT: What made you want to get involved with ASI? JJ: The first ASI program I got involved with was Lob-

DT: For returning and new students? JJ: I’d like to see increased involvement in our student

by Corps. It started with me taking the public service track as a part of the Student Leadership Institute. From this I decided to get more involved with politics and that was when I found out about Lobby Corps.

DT: Did you always want to be involved with politics? JJ: My true passion is community service, and so I

naturally find politics interesting as they are highly interrelated.

DT: What’s your dream job? JJ: A job where I am working in an underprivileged

community in a capacity that allows me to contribute to its socio-economic growth, be it through education reform, business development or community advocacy.

DT: What makes you passionate? JJ: My passion for community comes from my racial

and demographic background. I am originally from Inglewood, and after moving to Cerritos I began to see the great disparities in the quality of education and the lifestyles of the people. I have grown to understand that mainstream America is disconnected from the issues of those who live in poverty, and the only way for me to be satisfied with my life would be by me being an agent of change for my community.

DT: What goals do you have for Cal State Fullerton? JJ: My goal is to increase the number of students who

actively contribute to the policies and politics within our campus. As we are a commuter campus, many students do not have the chance to contribute to important discussions

organizations and programs. Studies show that students who are involved on campus are more likely to do well academically.

DT: What goals do you have for yourself this year?

JJ: My personal goal is to grow closer to having peace within my inner intuitive self. I believe that every human being has a deep intuitive self that we tend to lose through all of the technology and distractions that constantly surround us. This intuition has guided many of my important decisions and is the reason for my recent successes in life. DT: What do you do during your free time? JJ: Lately I haven’t had as much free time as I would

like, but generally I enjoy socializing, meeting new people, reading and playing chess. Between classes I am either studying, socializing, having lunch or in a meeting.

DT: Do you have a few words for incoming freshmen? JJ: I encourage all freshmen to get involved as early

as possible. Every organization that a student is involved with comes with a variety of great experiences that cannot be learned in the classroom. Not only this, but getting involved comes with a great network of other people that may provide a valuable connection to your professional or personal goals. Develop as many positive relationships as you can; you never know who you might meet.

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Matthew Badal Vice President of Finance Daily Titan: Tell me a little

about yourself.

Matthew Badal: I’m a third year majoring in biochemistry. I’ve lived in Fullerton since I was a baby and have been coming to this campus ever since I was little because my dad works here. I have gone to school literally down the street from here since kindergarten, from Acacia Elementary School, to Ladera Vista Middle School, to Troy High School and now CSUF. DT: Why did you come

to CSUF?

MB: I came here because I knew that we have a strong program that helps students get into medical school, but also because I have grown up on campus as I mentioned before. DT:

What made you want to get involved with ASI?

MB: I began my involvements in campus as an orientation leader through new student programs wanted to get involved in ASI because I wanted to continue talking to students and helping them after I was done with orientation.

DT: Did you always want to be involved with politics?

MB: I never dreamed of being involved in politics. Once I began getting involved I realized the need to be an educated citizen as far as politics are concerned, so I really feel lucky to be so involved in the issues and seeing what is going on on campus, as well as throughout the state.

DT: What’s your dream job? MB: To tell the truth, there are

so many jobs I would love to have throughout my life, but I really would like to be a surgeon and be able to help people in a way that is so direct and immediate. I ultimately would love to get into medical school and become a surgeon. Eventually I would like to go back to school and get an MBA as well because I do have an interest in business.

DT: What makes you passion-

ate?

MB: Helping people. I know that is the generic answer, but really just having genuine conversations with people and doing anything you can to help them succeed is the best feeling for me. DT: What goals do you have for

CSUF?

MB: I have grown up with CSUF and have seen all the changes that have been made over the past 20 years. I really want the campus to continue growing and thriving so that we can serve as many students as we can while also continuing all of our excellent programs. DT: What do you do in between classes?

MB: Either get something to eat or run into the office to do some work or study.

DT: What advice do you have for freshmen?

MB: Try something new and learn everything you can. This is the time when you can really find out your interests and what is available to you out in the “real world.”

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Should I go to class today? yes

Is it the first day of class?

You poor, poor soul.

I know...

yes

Quiz today?

Does showing up affect your grade (or popularity)?

yes

8 a.m. class?

YES!

Do you have anything better to do than listen to your professor read the syllabus?

Homework due? Cute girl in class?

yes yes

JUST GO TO CLASS

SKIP IT!

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Wonderful, timeless words of wisdom “Data is not information, information is not knowledge, knowledge is not understanding, understanding is not wisdom.”

- Clifford Stoll

“The greatest obstacle to discovery is not ignorance - it is the illusion of knowledge.” - Daniel J. Boorstin

“There would be nothing to frighten you if you refused to be afraid.” - Gandhi

“Education is simply the soul of a society as it passes from one generation to another.” - Gilbert K. Chesterton

“The more sand that has escaped from the hourglass of our life, the clearer we should see through it.” - Jean-Paul Sartre

“Anything that is too stupid to be spoken is sung.” - Voltaire

“All this worldly wisdom was once the unamiable heresy of some wise man.” - Henry David Thoreau

“The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.” - Socrates

“Don’t taunt the alligator until after you’ve crossed the creek.” - Dan Rather

“By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest.” - Confucius

“I’ve missed more than 9,000 shots in my career. I’ve lost almost 300 games. 26 times I’ve been trusted to take the game-winning shot and missed. I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed.”

- Michael Jordan

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6 bored things to

do when

All of us get bored in between classes. Instead of embarrassing yourself with desperate actions that you may or may not regret later, read this list for some ideas. PETER CORNETT Daily Titan

Touch Your iPod and Have Fun Enjoy obligatory staples such as Angry Birds and Cut the Rope, or if you are really daring, Tiny Wings. Do not be afraid to experiment in order to find out what makes you happy.

Lounge in the Classy Foyer of Mihaylo Hall. Avoid outdoor seating areas riddled with bird droppings and enjoy the glamorous accommodations of the Steven G. Mihaylo Hall. Wear a suit and Ivy League logos to fit in with the crowd.

Read a Book that you Weren’t Assigned From Russell Brand to Bertrand Russell, books can be fun. If you are bored and want to escape reality, pick up a book. For a true adventure into fantasy land, I recommend a politician’s autobiography.

Pregame Your Next Class at Cantina Lounge Everyone knows that mild inebriation makes things more interesting. Add a little spice to your microbiology class with a beer or two from across the street.

Become Another Person No one likes who you were in high school, so invent a personality that is marginally less annoying. If you want to be the tough guy who tells Greenpeace representatives about your stint hunting endangered whales, more power to you!

Go home. This isn’t high school anymore; if you are bored, go home. Don’t bother letting your professor know. Just bribe a classmate for notes, then pull a Bueller and bounce.

Disclaimer: don’t follow this advice in instances where it contradicts with local, state or federal law, or where it would cause irreparable harm to your insignificant reputation.

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DORM LIFE CAN BE CHALLENGING... Make the Most of it and Look Back Fondly Erin Hogg Daily Vidette Features Editor

Going away to college can mean many things for different people. Making new friends, trying new experiences and growing up are just a few of the things Illinois State University opens its doors to. Among all of the good new things can come a challenge every freshman must overcome â&#x20AC;&#x201C; living in the dorms. Privacy and loss of personal space can be tough when a student is away from home for WKH Ă&#x20AC;UVW WLPH If a student is moving in with other people they have never met, this can be even more intimidating. The best way to calm nerves before the big move-in day is to talk to the other roommate or roommates before even setting foot on campus. If you didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t, start talking about your situation right away, at least informally. Setting a few things up, such as who will be bringing the TV or refrigerator, can relieve some stress and allow for students

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SETTING A FEW THINGS UP, SUCH AS WHO WILL BE BRINGING THE TV OR REFRIGERATOR, CAN RELIEVE SOME STRESS.

RANDOM ROOMMATES: Potential BFF or Dorm Disaster? Renee Changnon Daily Vidette Senior Staff

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HOW TO GAIN

THE FRESHMAN 15 I remember freshman year like it was yesterday and I can equally UHFDOO P\ VLVWHUÂˇV Ă&#x20AC;QDO FRPPHQW ULJKW EHIRUH P\ IDPLO\ abandoned me at Watterson Towers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ash, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t gain the Freshman 15!â&#x20AC;? Although it was intended as a joke, I was naively under the impression that 100 percent of freshmen gain the dreadful 15 pounds (why else would they call it the Freshman 15?). While 100 percent may be a little farfetched, research has shown that one in four freshmen gain at least 10 SRXQGV LQ WKHLU Ă&#x20AC;UVW VHPHVWHU +RZHYHU WKH FXUVH LV GHĂ&#x20AC;QLWHO\ avoidable with four simple tricks. 1

of school on the right foot by exercising at least three days a week. &RQWLQXH WR ZRUNRXW DLPLQJ IRU Ă&#x20AC;YH GD\V D ZHHN (scheduling it along with classes helps to build a routine), that way when the semester gets more hectic, exercise will be your constant activityâ&#x20AC;Śplus, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a great stress reliever! 3

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Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s easy to make healthy decisions if you give yourself no other option, so when shopping for dorm room food, only purchase healthy items. Go for food such as organic granola, Greek yogurt, dried fruit, kettle baked potato chips, hummus and pita chips and fruit sorbet.

Ashley Schrader Daily Vidette Sports Editor

AVOID LATE-NIGHT BINGE SNACKING

When I say â&#x20AC;&#x153;late-night binge snacking,â&#x20AC;? Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m referring to the snacking that is always caused by not following No. 3. When you get home from a night of partying, try your best to avoid ordering pizza, because you can rack up thousands by unintentionally eating unhealthy foods before you hit the hay.

HOW TO LOOK

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So This Is What the Shaft Looks Like

Emily Warner

Daily Vidette Sports Editor

probably confused since the description of that dining center 2Q P\ Ă&#x20AC;UVW QLJKW RI FROOHJH three years ago, I was pumped also equates to Wattersonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, but old Watty cafeteria wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t always WR NQRZ RI D SDUW\ JRLQJ RQ DQG WKH FKDQFH WR KDYH P\ Ă&#x20AC;UVW so sparkling. In terms of food, it was pretty decent and there experience as a college student. But as I headed out for the was a variety of options, but the dĂŠcor wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t always as shiny or HYHQLQJ DURXQG S P WKDWÂˇV ZKHQ , Ă&#x20AC;UVW HQFRXQWHUHG DQ ZHOO OLW DV LW LV QRZ DQG WKHUH ZHUH GHĂ&#x20AC;QLWHO\ QR ZDIĂ H PDNHUV unexpected experience. Speaking of food, Chipotle. Chipotle, Chipotle, It was then that I learned what the shaft was. &+,327/( 6R ,ÂˇP SUHWW\ PXFK REVHVVHG DQG DQ\WLPH , YLVLW In this case it was the elevator shaft, where myself and KRPH , DOZD\V PDNH P\ Ă&#x20AC;UVW VWRS &KLSRWOH EHFDXVH GXH WR P\ eight others got trapped in a Watterson elevator for three hours. lack of having a car at ISU, I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t eat those delicious chicken Elevator woes are something that nearly everyone in the dorms burritos as often as I would like. All that is changing this year as experiences at one point or another, and that is something that a Chipotle and a Meatheads take up residence next to Potbelly likely will not change. and Noodles and Co. on Main Street. However, in my three years so far at ISU and even a If I had a dollar for every time my Chipotle cravings had to couple years before then, there has been a ton of change on go unanswered, I would have enough campus. Good change. Change that I am jealous I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have the chance to IN MY THREE YEARS SO money to buy books for a semester and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s saying something! fully take advantage of like those who FAR AT ISU AND EVEN A On the one hand I feel DUH MXVW JHWWLQJ WKHLU 5HGELUG ZLQJV WKLV shafted because now freshmen and fall. COUPLE YEARS sophomores who likely live in the 'LG , JDLQ VRPH ZHLJKW LQ P\ Ă&#x20AC;UVW dorms (which have also been revamped two years of college? You betcha. Am BEFORE THEN, THERE during my time at ISU but not when I to blame for this? Wellâ&#x20AC;Ś in a sense. HAS BEEN A TON OF I could experience it) will be able to But I was enabled! enjoy Meatheads and eat Chipotle on To incoming freshman, all that CHANGE ON CAMPUS. a whim, but on the other hand those you will ever know is the amazing rec places are probably going to be packed center that sits just outside the Quad GOOD CHANGE. all the time and will be an easy way to and is free to use (if you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t count put a dent in bank accounts. the hundreds you pay in tuition for it). I would be remissed if I acted like I havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t enjoyed The rec center available to me for my freshman and everything that ISU has had to offer me over the last three years, sophomore year sat a mile off campus, was tiny and required from a good education to gaining work experience, to being two separate fees if you wanted full use of what it had to offer. D 5HGELUG GXULQJ WKH 2VLULV (OGULGJH HUD ,ÂˇP WDONLQJ PHQÂˇV 7KDQNV WR PH EHLQJ RQ WKH Ă&#x20AC;YH \HDU SODQ , ZLOO JHW VRPH basketball here, kiddies). extra time with the new and improved rec center, so I wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t ,68 KDV FKDQJHG D ORW VLQFH LW Ă&#x20AC;UVW RSHQHG LWV GRRUV LQ completely shafted in this department. and what it has had to offer throughout those years is what has /LYLQJ LQ :DWWHUVRQ P\ GXULQJ P\ \HDUV LQ WKH GRUPV LW ZDV made it special to every person who has been a part of it. a treat to get a friend to make the trek to Tri-Towers for the As ISU continues to grow and expand, there will always be DZHVRPH IRRG FRXUW WKDW LV /LQNLQV 7KHUH ZDV SDVWD EUHDG those who feel they got shafted and are missing out on all the VWLFNV SDQLQL SUHVVHV DQG %HOJLDQ ZDIĂ H PDNHUV LQ WKH PRUQLQJ good things it has to offer, but ultimately the one thing anyone (Maybe a distant rec center wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t the only reason I packed on a ZKR JRHV WR WKLV VFKRRO GRHVQÂˇW PLVV RXW RQ LV EHLQJ DIĂ&#x20AC;OLDWHG few pounds in collegeâ&#x20AC;Ś). ZLWK ,OOLQRLVÂˇ Ă&#x20AC;UVW DQG Ă&#x20AC;QHVW SXEOLF XQLYHUVLW\ Those new to ISU who are reading the above paragraph are

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