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nternet service providers may soon be required to retain all user information for up to 18 months under the Protecting Children from Internet Pornographers Act (HR 1981) that passed through the House Judiciary Committee on July 28. If passed, the act will give government officials the ability to subpoena information gathered from Internet searches. “This bill does nothing to prevent or even criminalize those who exploit children,” said Ellis Godard a sociology professor. “Instead, it institutes an enormous and unnecessary breach of privacy in an effort to address, at best, consumption of exploitative materials.” Godard, who specializes in criminal law and keeps up on matters pertaining to the Internet, said the bill is abrasive, hiding behind a taboo topic. The authors of the bill could not be contacted, but the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on the Judiciary website released comments by the bill’s sponsor Congressman Lamar Smith, R-Texas. “Child pornography may be the fastest growing crime in America, increasing an average of 150 percent per year,” Smith said in a quote released to the Committee of the Judiciary website. “These disturbing images litter the Internet, and pedophiles can purchase, view or exchange this material with virtual anonymity.” Since the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) created the CyberTipline 12 years ago, electronic-service providers have reported eight million images and videos of sexually exploited children, Smith said in a July 12 press release. However, Godard questions the validity of the committee’s statistics, saying that such a claim would

be nearly impossible to verify. The process for law enforcement to gain control of an individual’s IP address and catch someone in the act of committing the crime of watching or distributing child pornography is a long and tedious process, said Carolyn Davis, director of legislative affairs at National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. By the time law enforcement is able to track the perpetrators down, digital information needed to catch them is already gone, Davis added. Officials “can’t hold onto (suspects’) IP addresses for long enough to be meaningful,” Davis said. The battle over what the government can control has always been an issue, said Nicholas Dungey, philosophy and political science professor at CSUN. The Internet has created a different level of complication for government, because things deemed illegal domestically can be viewed instantaneously from an international source, Dungey said. Management student Bella Villeda said the bill disregards privacy in an effort to catch a few bad guys, and it seems like a misappropriation of time and money. “I definitely don’t like that they know what sites I’m visiting or what I’m looking at,” Villeda said. “Not because I’m doing something potentially bad, but more like because it’s my stuff. It’s stuff that I’m looking at.” With the recent rash of high-level hacking, such as that of the CIA’s website, Villeda said she thinks her personal information may be less protected thanks to the new bill, and experts are not denying that concern. “Nothing isn’t unhackable,” Godard said. “Any lock can be broken, and setting aside that, there are insiders who leak (information), and mistakes that are made.”

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CLUBS. Sergio Tavares, 21, Business marketing/ Sociology major, grabs his friends lemon popsicle from Mayra Menchaca, CSUN Alumni 07’, who’s helping sell popcicles for Phi Psi Omega during Meet The Clubs day in front of Bayramian Hall yesterday.

Meet the Clubs Day continues today from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Bayramian Lawn.

Graduate project moves beyond classroom walls Katherine O’Neill daily sundial

Kinesiology Department research project has taken its health and fitness initiative off-campus. Continuing the work of 2010 graduate students, the 100 Citizen Fitness Program targets obesity and inactivity in low-income communities, providing health and fitness education at no cost to the recipients. “Our concern is directed towards obesity — we have to find a way to address it in a cost-effective manner,” said Steven Loy, program director. Dozens of student volunteers and San Fernando Valley nutritionists hosted the

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Participants of the ‘100 Citizen Fitness Program’ warm up at the San Fernando Recreational Center. The program aims to bring awareness of diabetic and physical inactivity issue to low income communities.

program at the San Fernando Recreational Park Center for more than 80 participants, 20 of whom were women.

Spreading the knowledge of a healthier lifestyle depends on a community’s willingness to learn, said George Perez,

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senior kinesiology major. A few of the communities that expressed interest, found out they may have signed up for more than they expected. The program started with 85 participants, but after the first day of training, more than half of the participants walked away, said kinesiology student Akeem Craig. “We are serious about helping people get their health back in shape so we need to push [them] hard to help them gain the results they came here for,” he added. Although the program has no gender or age restrictions, many women showed up interested in changing their behavior.

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Continued from page 1 “Women are the caretakers of every household, and what they learn here is what will be passed on to their children and their grandchildren,” said senior kinesiology student Armando Yanez. “The ladies are appreciating what we are doing for them, as they tell us how they are changing the way they cook for their families.” The effort and time put into the program was worth the dedication and work, Yanez said. “It is very satisfying to have some of the ladies come up and whisper to me how they lost 15, 20 and even 25 pounds in some cases,” he added. Every participant of the program was accepted to join once their physicians gave them the OK to exercise. “We are responsible for every individual participat-

ing in this program,” Yanez said. “We don’t want anyone getting hurt that’s why we have to get everyone cleared by their doctor to exercise with us.” Equipment used for the program is provided by the kinesiology department, and some of the equipment was donated by Loy and student volunteers. Loy said the benefits of the program can be demonstrated to every university, the project could become nationally recognized. Loy also recognized what keeps the program going. “Without the help of students, this wouldn’t be possible to do,” he added. Undergraduate students can now take the program as an internship. “We need all the help we can get,” Craig said. “Mainly, we are looking for kinesiology students who know what they’re doing, but we will also welcome students who have [physical training] knowledge.”

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espite losing its number 1 spot for energy efficiency to CSU San Bernardino, CSUN still has big plans to stay green, according to CSU officials. “Sustainability is a large commitment to the CSU system,” Elizabeth Chapin, spokesperson for the University Chancellor’s Office, said Tuesday. “From improving campus power to researching methods for better sustainability, offering green jobs and even to the way we design our campus buildings — we promote sustainable practices.” She said the efforts not only help the environment, and the school’s compliance with a CSU-wide sustainability plan, they also save a lot of money in campus-operating costs. Solar panels above the E6 and B2 parking structures save the university an estimated $140,000 annually, according to the CSUN Institute for Sustain-

ability’s self guided-tour. “CSUN is sticking to its commitment to sustainability plan, as outlined in its 2008 Access to Excellence plan,” Chapin said. These solar photovoltaic systems work by converting sunlight into electricity, and are more efficient during the hottest part of the day, which is when more campus air conditioners are on, according to the 2005 CSU Sustainability Report. The systems also help avoid electricity shortages, keep peak energy costs down and reduce the overall emission of greenhouse gases. “PV (photovoltaic) systems are a great source of renewable energy,” said Craig Shields, editor of 2greenenergy, a website that advocates renewable energy for large businesses. “PV systems are done mostly for the environment, as the initial cost of building the solar panels and grid are very expensive,” Shields said. “But in the long run, they are easy to maintain and you will get your money back over the coming years.”

The photovoltaic project above parking lot E6, as stated on the Physical Plant Management website, cost $1.8 million. CSUN received more than $2.1 million to dedicate to the university’s second solar-electric system from The Gas Company and the Department of Water and Power. Thirteen universities in the CSU system are equipped with solar panels that produce 10.5 megawatts total, the equivalent of powering 11,000 homes, according to the 2011 CSU Sustainability Report. CSU’s system goal is to produce 50 megawatts of energy on campus by 2014. Future installation plans would increase photovoltaic energy production to 22.1 megawatts (at CSUN), according to the 2011 report. Although it’s no longer the largest in the CSU system, CSUN’s role in green energy is still working for the campus. “CSUN has the largest university-owned fuel-cell generator,” Chapin said. CSUN is the only CSU

campus to have a grid connected to a fuel-cell plant. Fuel cells convert chemical energy into electricity through chemical reaction. These generators alone produce 1.2 megawatts, the 2011 report noted. Waste from the fuel-cell generator on campus is used to sustain a subtropical rain forest on campus, according to CSUN’s Institute of Sustainability self-guided tour. This is the only outdoor rain forest housed in an education facility sustained entirely by industrial waste. The institute also works with the bike collective group to provide free bikes to students and staff in the Fall semester, according to its website. There are 265 waterless urinals on campus, saving the university $77,000 a year and save 40,000 gallons of water per unit a year. CSUN’s days of boasting the largest solar-energy grid among the CSU campuses may be in the past, but being outdone in this case means the CSU system is improving its sustainability and reducing its costs, Chapin said.

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ssociated Students will make new matadors feel welcome at Thursday’s Freshman Convocation and unveiling of the new matador statue. “It’s their symbolic journey into becoming a matador,” said Tom Piernik, director of student development and international programs. The convocation will welcome the freshman class Thursday night on the Oviatt library lawn with keynote speaker Jeannette Walls, author of freshman reading “The Glass Castle.” The matador statue will also be unveiled at the event. Piernik emphasized the symbolic role of the statue to both the incoming class as well as all continuing students.

Where: Oviatt library lawn When: Thursday at 6 p.m. Why: The new matador statue will be revealed. Keynote speaker: Jeannette Walls, author of “The Glass Castle,” freshman common reading. Reception with food and giveaways after.

“Think of the role of public art, it’s meant to inspire you personally,” Piernik said. A.S. senators said the convocation and statue unveiling is a unifying element at CSUN that will create school spirit and inspire reflection. “This is a way that we can convey what it means to be a matador,” Piernik said. The statue is a non-violent image of a matador and a bull, meant to represent the struggle, respect and pride the matador has in professing his art.

Piernik said he hopes students use this message during their studies at CSUN. Leadership is still top priority for the student senators, they said, as they must take the new freshmen under their wings and give them the security to begin their academic endeavors. Senators “open the door for first year students to get involved with A.S.,” said Vera Ward, faculty advisor. “Encourage your first year students to use office hours and the A.S. senate.”

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High temperatures, high profit, high life Scalpers selling Burning Man tickets raise prices as the party sells out BRANDON HENSLEY DAILY SUNDIAL

his week, the burners returned from a dusty and intense experience. From a temporary city in the desert fueled by peace and love to normal, capitalist civilization. The Black Rock Desert in Northern Nevada, plagued by dust storms, becomes a huge party called “Burning Man” for a week in the summer each year. An effigy is burned, dancing commences, gifts are exchanged, and copious drugs are done. This year, Burning Man put a cap on the amount of people who can get in at 50,000, and it quickly sold out for the first time in their 25-year history. Those that didn’t buy a ticket – some upward of $300 – were left out in the cold. As one of the values held by attendees of Burning Man (often called “Burners”) is anti-capitalism, many burners were upset

to find that scalpers were profiting from selling the tickets. However, another value shared by the burners is freedom, or “anything goes.” Therefore, burners should respect the scalpers’ decision to do what they want with their items. People who had bought tickets then were in possession of a commodity in limited supply with high demand. The representatives at the Burning Man blog encouraged those who could not attend to sell their tickets at face value, which some did.

Still, scalpers sold them for much more. Forget the blazing desert sun or the burning effigy; it’s the white hot tempers of the attendees who needed to be dealt with this year. Hey man, there’s no room for capitalistic pigs like you in our desert. Down with scalpers! Co-founder Larry Harvey and his friends came up with the idea for Burning Man in the 1980s on a beach when they burned a small wooden human and dog effigy at a bonfire basically because they

could. The idea grew and now the event charges hundreds of dollars – prices have dramatically increased since its inception in 1986. In the 2005 documentary “Burning Man: Behind Black Rock,” Harvey is interviewed and sums up the event in one sentence: “I don’t care if it makes sense.” Who cares if Burning Man’s attitude is decidedly more hippie than yuppie, more no collar than white collar? Save for water and coffee, no cash transactions are allowed, and since 2010’s attendance of over 51,000 was too much for organizers, they had to tell people who didn’t have a ticket to stay home. If you can’t afford to buy a ticket at inflated prices, then for next year shop earlier. You may get lucky and find a cheaper scalped price, or pay the inflated price, or just stick around and enjoy the first week of school, but don’t begrudge anyone their right to profit.

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NFL tackling itself with new “safety” rules Ron Rokhy Daily Sundial

hicago Bears head coach Lovie Smith decided to purposely put his team at a disadvantage during its preseason opener against the Bills on Aug. 13. Instead of taking the kickoff from the 35-yard line, as a new NFL rule stipulates, he took it from the 30. He did this twice before an NFL official called Soldier Field and told him to stop. After the game, Smith said he was merely trying to see who could cover kickoffs since kicks from the 35 usually end in touchbacks. However, it’s obvious that Smith instead was rightfully trying to stick it to the league for installing a rule that renders Chicago wide receiver Devin Hester, the most exciting kick returner in the league, almost obsolete. Recently, the NFL announced two key rule changes: the first being the aforementioned kickoff move from the 30-yard line to the 35, and the other being the prohibition of forcibly hitting a “defenseless player.” These changes were unanimously approved by owners, but most coaches and players

let it be known that they’re highly against them. While Smith protested by reverting his kickoffs, Steelers linebacker James Harrison went as far as calling the people who make the rules “idiots.” Ironically, Smith’s supposed protest backfired, because one of his players had to leave the game due to an injury during a kickoff return — which is exactly what the NFL was trying to prevent with the rule change. But where does it stop? How much protection is too much? What makes a player “defenseless” now? Well, apparently, everything. According to the new rules, quarterbacks can’t be hit hard while throwing a pass, wide receivers can’t be popped while attempting to catch a pass and ball-carriers slowed down by the grasp of a defender cannot be smacked by another defender, because under all of these conditions, the offensive player is considered “defenseless.” Players will face penalties, fines and ultimately, suspensions for violations. Is this the NFL or pee-wee football? Is handicapping the defensive aspect of football in the name of safety the right

thing to do? Absolutely not. Big hits are essential to the game and have been since its inception. Taking them away not only changes the NFL’s gameplay and culture, but it’s also angering fans and players. Taking these kinds of hits away changes the game in an unprecedented way because it limits what defenders can do, and more importantly, it makes them timid of ... you know ... actually defending. Not only that, these rules are unfair to defensive-minded teams like Harrison’s Steelers, which are Super Bowl contenders every year because of their hard-hitting defense. Furthermore, what’s the point of even having kickoffs, if it’s just going to result in a touchback almost every time? They might as well start the ball on the 20-yard line and skip the entire kickoff process. The NFL should abandon the new kickoff rule, since the 2010 version of the “safety” rule is enough. It dictates that a player should avoid leading with their helmet, and avoid hitting others in the head. Not only does it provide optimal protection against vicious hits, it makes sense. Besides, it’s not just hard-hitting linebackers and

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With the new kickoff rule in place, return specialist Devin Hester (23) will see his production decline. Hester is the NFL's all-time leader in kickoff/punt return touchdowns.

defensive-minded coaches who are upset. New England’s Bill Belichick and Baltimore’s John Harbaugh are also speaking out against this rule because they feel that virtually eliminating kickoffs changes the game too much and doesn’t give their special teams a chance. Hester and Cleveland’s

Joshua Cribbs thrive during returns, and the changes will lower their statistics and diminish their overall value to the team. Last year, kickoffs accounted for 33 touchdowns. Look for that number to be slashed by more than half this year. But you know things are bad when kickers, who are

typically protected from hard hits anyway, are complaining about the changes. “I think they’re changing the rules too much,” said Cowboys kicker David Buehler, who had 12 solo tackles on special teams last year, to a Dallas radio show last month. “Football is getting kind of soft.”

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Nothing to write home about women’s volleyball

Once-streaking Matadors swept by No. 9 USC in home opener Julian Reyes Daily Sundial

he USC Trojans outmatched and out-classed the Cal State Northridge women’s volleyball team, sweeping them 3-0 in the Matadors’ Tuesday-night home debut, and showing that while CSUN (4-3) is an improved team, it’s not ready to keep up with the likes of No. 9 Southern California yet. Mahina Haina, “The Flying Hawaiian,” fresh off being named Big West Conference Player of the Week, was grounded against the Trojans (5-2). They were able to keep her and the rest of the Matadors off-balance throughout the night. “We didn’t pass as well as the last four matches, which takes us out of system,” CSUN head coach Jeff Stork said. “They are a big team. They blocked late, but if you noticed, we outblocked them.” The team struggled to find its rhythm against a higher-caliber team. Late spurts were not enough to overcome the Trojans despite the performances of Natalie Allen and Haina. Haina finished the night with eight kills while Allen had seven. “I thought each match was better and better,” Allen said. “We started out nervous because it’s USC, but

other than that, I think we played good.” Haina struggled in the first set. She only had one kill and the team was visibly anxious. Meanwhile, the well-balanced Trojan offense was firing on all cylinders. “(Haina) didn’t really have the offensive night that I think she has had in the past and (Allen) actually hit pretty well,” Stork said. “She started off really well, but it declined in the third set. “I think USC is a very good team. We got beat today, we didn’t lose.” By the end of the second set, Hannah Schraer was leading the Trojans with seven kills, followed by Alex Jupiter and Katie Fuller with six kills each. Jupiter ended up with 13 kills and 10 digs for the game. “Our performance was shaky, but it got better, and USC is a great team,” Haina said. “They are ranked high. They know how to play volleyball. They are just a little bigger and faster and stronger then us.” Northridge showed it’s a spunky team. It fought throughout the night. A scared team would have rolled over at the sight of a powerhouse. The Matadors, led by sparkplugs Cindy Ortiz (three assists, four digs) and Sydney Gedryn (20 assists, six digs), instead made it difficult for USC to

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Matadors Mahina Haina (10) and Sam Kaul (15) watch as the ball flies past them during CSUN’s home-opening loss to No. 9 USC on Tuesday night. The Matadors (4-3) had a four-game winning streak snapped.

get the sweep. “I got accustomed to (the Trojans’) tendencies,” Ortiz said. “I picked up on that and I think we all did a better job picking that up (at the end).” The Matadors began the third set with confidence

and forced USC into a timeout as they led 10-6. CSUN continued the charge and took an 18-17 lead, but USC responded with three consecutive points, forcing the Matadors into a timeout of their own. Northridge ended up dropping the set, 25-21,

and the match. “We had a lot of energy throughout the match. I just came out wanting to play USC,”Allen said. “Mahina did a really good job hitting on the outside and (Gedryn) played amazing backrow and the whole team came

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together and played.” Stork chose to look at positives. “Our team defense is outstanding, so we held them to a low percentage,” Stork said. “But again, we have to back that up by a good offense.”

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Never heard of that either. @violetalama Violet Alama, women’s basketball I didn’t know it was possible to have assigned seats in college. Aug. 31

Gaga usually has good stuff to say. @samanthaO_O Samantha Orlandini, women’s volleyball It’s always wrong to hate, buts its never wrong to love. -lady gagaaa

Planes for Utah trip, buses for Sacramento trip. @HoniHina Mahina Haina, women’s volleyball Ahh almost home thank GOD! please get me off this bus!! Sept. 4

Matadors could have used a senior midfielder against Akron. Have a good recovery. @Rafizzy07 Rafael Garcia, men’s soccer Solid effort men...proud of you all Sept. 3

Someone needs the basketball season to start already. Still two months away.

Sept. 4

@DiaperDandy_Max Stephen Maxwell, men’s basketball Just finished doing my teammate’s hw just cause I had nothing better to do! #smh

Didn’t miss much. No one really felt it. @HoniHina Mahina Haina, women’s volleyball Yeah the one day I leave the ridge for a road trip there’s an earthquake !

We’re trying to get to 200. Follow us @sundialsports57! @Jia_hoops23 Jianni Jackson, women’s basketball Can I get 300 followers sooner than later

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