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MEET YOUR NEW AS PRESIDENT Tiffany Zaich elected as Associated Students president with 12 percent voter turnout

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Tiffany Zaich celebrates her new position as AS president for 2014-2015 school year with the current AS president Christopher Woolett on Wednesday. Zaich said “I’m happy about the turnout and I’m looking forward to engaging students on important issues.”

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Students meet the millionaire Matador April 3, 2014 • Daily Sundial • CSUN • features@csun.edu

David Nazarian, alumnus and CEO of Nimes Capital shares his story of prosperity and how he first came to CSUN joanna jacobo daily sundial

Plastered atop the University Student Union is the motto every matador should know. “Students today. Matadors tomorrow.” Although there are years to wait for the feeling to sink in for incoming freshmen and graduating seniors, there is an alumnus who has truly demonstrated this to be fact. “David’s story is truly a CSUN story,” said Dianne Harrison, president of CSUN. She expressed her gratitude to the alumnus, David Nazarian, who gifted a cash donation of $10 million to the campus. The CEO of Nimes Capi-

“CSUN was a good foundation for me and for my business.”

—David Nazarian CSUN alumus

tal, wireless communications specialist and renowned philanthropist, donated the funds to the newly named David Nazarian College of Business and Economics. “CSUN was a good foundation for me and for my business,” said Nazarian, who graduated in 1982 with a bachelor’s degree in economics. Like Nazarian, many share a likeness to his youth spent at the campus. In an abundant blend of cultures and ethnicities, CSUN stands as one of the most diverse campuses in California. The campus caters to more than 70 percent of students who identify as non-white, according to CSU demographics. During the summer of 1977, Nazarian came to the United States to spend some time with his relatives, where he began to attend high school. A year after the Iranian Revolution against the Shah which began in 1978, Nazarian’s parents found refuge in the city of Los Angeles. Soon after, he enrolled in Cal State Northridge. From 1979 to 1982, Nazarian attended classes as a full time student, and found a job

on the side. Although he was never able to participate in campus life because he spent his time working, he feels a sense of belonging. “The friends that I made, the close relationship with professors, those are the ones that I felt were my community,” Nazarian said. He never got a chance to be involved in clubs, but he stressed the importance of doing so. “You can learn so much in classrooms, but when you are a part of the clubs you can see other students and learn from them,” Nazarian said. “It’s about always having students that share the same passion and help each other.” Having no leisure time, Nazarian focused day in and day out on improving his academic standing, which landed him a stable job at the age of 21. From then on, there was no turning back. “I wanted to make sure that I could share that with the students so that they could have the same opportunities for themselves,” said Nazarian, who wishes for the funds donated to help those specifically in the college of business. “It was

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CSUN alumnus David Nazarian accepts a letter from CSU chancellor Timothy White after CSUN president Dianne Harrison’s announcement of his $10 million donation and renaming the college of Business and Economics after Nazarian.

something that was on my mind for many, many years.” Although in a suit and tie, Nazarian confessed that he wished it were otherwise, so that the students could feel confident enough to approach him. “Hopefully, they allow me not to wear ties and jackets, so I can wear my jeans and t-shirts and just sit with people and have coffee,

because at the end, I want to listen to students,” Nazarian said, who is hoping to return to the university often to interact with students. “I hope as many kids come and talk to me, and hopefully I can add value, but more importantly, I want to hear their stories. I want to hear what they’re passionate about.” The donor returned to

CSUN last year to attend an event at the Valley Performing Arts Center. There, Kenneth Lord, chair of the college of business, encountered him. “My wife and I, we feel that ($10 million) is a good number for the next five or seven years,” he said. Harrison, David and his wife, Angela, came to the agreement of the gift for the campus, which would head the

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campaign to garner a total of $25 million for the university. Some areas in which he wants to see improvement are mentorship, internship, and study abroad programs. He also hopes this will build the engagement of the university with others across the globe. But the main sections for which he wishes to see the funds allocated are for a few areas that are very close to him and his wife’s heart. Nazarian and his wife stress the importance of female and minority empowerment, as well as

the necessity to help startups and small businesses, claiming these to be one of the most important fields to invest in. Recent studies show that more than 60 percent of CSUN graduates are female. However, the annual income is still less than their male counterparts, a study done by the National Center of Education Statistics shows. “We want to make sure that all minorities and women have all the skill sets so they can become leaders and thrive,” Nazarian said.

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David Nazarian, with his wife Angella, have donated $10 million to the College of Business and Economics which CSUN has now named in his honor.

briefs Retrospective continues in screening room

Chicana/o studies to celebrate 45 years with event

Satyajit Ray Retrospective will continue this semester at the Armer Screening Room (ASR) in Manzanita Hall tonight. Tonight’s screening is titled “Distant Thunder” from 7 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. The setting of “Distant Thunder” is World War II, and the movie shows how man-made famine contributed to the death of 5 million inhabitants death in colonial Bengal. The film is described as an emotional film that compares the progress of frightening events and the beauty of the world. Indian director, Satyajit Ray, was acclaimed as one of the best auteur directors in Indian history and world cinema. Ray received an honorary award from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in 1991. “In recognition of his rare mastery of the art of motion pictures, and of his profound humanitarian outlook, which has had an indelible influence on filmmakers and audiences throughout the world” in 1992, according to the Academy’s website. Satyajit Ray Retrospective is programmed and presented by Cinema & Television Arts Professor Tim Halloran. The event is sponsored by the CSUN Cinematheque. The screenings will be open to CSUN students and to the general public, and admission is free.

Celebrating their 45th anniversary, the Chicana/o studies department will host a symposium geared towards informing the campus community about the past, present, and future of Chicana/o Studies. Founded in 1969 the Chicana/o studies department at CSUN is not only the first in the nation, but also the largest. “La Lucha Continua,” which is the event’s official title translates to the “The Struggle Continues” starts at 9:30 a.m. and lasts until 5:30 p.m. The department will host a series of panel discussions in the Thousand Oaks room at the University Student Union. The event is free, and open to students, faculty and those who want to find out more about Chicana/o studies history and future. “La Lucha Continua” will begin with a welcome and keynote speech. Followed by two faculty panels presenting about interdisciplinary perspectives and research. One panel, which will be presented by the Chicana/o studies Alumni Association, is called “What to do with a B.A. in Chicana/o Studies?” and will be presented at 2 p.m. A discussion will follow at 3:30 p.m. called “CSUN Ethnic Studies Collective: Where Do We Build From Here.” A reception will follow. For more information, contact the Chicana/o studies department at 818-677-2734

—Kwok Chung Chan, DAILY SUNDIAL

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High voter turnout for AS elections April 3, 2014 • Daily Sundial • CSUN • news@csun.edu

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Tiffany Zaich and Talar Alexanian were announced as Associated Students (AS) president and vice president for the 2014-2015 school year. “I look forward to going to work with (current AS president) Chris (Woolett),” Zaich said. Among her goals for her presidency include establishing a farmers market on campus and increasing student jobs. Zaich said she wants to work on building more facilities for students and athletics. “Our student population is growing,” she said. She thanked all who voted and said she can’t

“I want to communicate and collaborate with students to make sure they’re aware of AS.”

—Tiffany Zaich

AS President-elect

wait to start work as soon as possible. “I want to communicate and collaborate with students to make sure they’re aware of AS,” she said. The voter turnout was higher for this year’s election compared to previous years according to the election results which were announced by current AS president Christopher Woolett. Zaich was pleased with the number of students that voted this year. “I’m happy about the turnout and I’m looking forward to engaging students on important issues,” she said. The voter turnout was 12 percent with 4,195 students voting. This was increase from last year’s turnout which saw 10.6 percent voter turnout. Sophomore communications major Taylor Davis said there was a noticeable difference in overall voter turnout as a result of the promotion. “The Habit truck made students go crazy for voting this year,” Davis said. “I think that pushed students to get involved this year.” With students being offered the free food incentive to cast their votes, Davis said yesterday’s

turnout resulted in recordbreaking number of votes. “They’ve had more voters yesterday than they’ve ever had in the first day of voting,” Davis said. Davis credited AS chair of elections Hannah Andrews for coming up with idea to galvanize greater participation in the elections. Rebecca Esquenazi, a senior psychology major, immediately noticed a dip in participation today, but said yesterday’s turnout already had surpassed the previous year’s total participation. “It was a lot heavier yesterday because we were giving away incentives,” Esquenazi said. “Already we’ve had more votes than last year.” While AS understands many students turned out for the free food, Davis has noticed a greater curiosity among students in the candidates and issues. “A lot of people come up to ask if we have the Habit truck, but a lot question who and what are they voting for,” Davis said. Davis also credited the switch to online voting for increasing participation while also addressing the benefits of going paperless.

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Talar Alexanian, a journalism major, encourages Dayana Tobar, a cell and molecular biology major to vote in the AS elections during the final hours of polling. Alexanian is the current AS vice president and is seeking re-election.

“We don’t use the paper ballots anymore because with technology these days, people want to vote online, which is why we’re voting here online at the polling stations,” Davis said. “It’s also economical, it saves money and it’s environmentally friendly.” Davis also noted that because of the great number of commuter students, online balloting is more convenient as opposed to

waiting in line at a polling station. While this year’s participation has been a rousing success, Esquenazi said AS could do more to improve the election process. “We can get the word out earlier, as opposed to a few days before, because a lot of people don’t know who they’re voting for or what they’re voting for,” Esquenazi said. While Davis agreed

more could be done to raise awareness for the candidates and issues, she said the online transition could help towards spreading content. “It’s hard to have more than one space where you can read about the candidate or issues, while also having it easily accessible to students,” Davis said.

Contributing reporting by Jonathan R. Diaz

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ENJOY THE FLAVORS OF HEAD TO YOUR LOCAL FARMER’S MARKET FOR THE SEASON’S FRESHEST PRODUCE

JAKE FREDERICKS CHEF-IN-RESIDENCE

here is no one-stop shop when it comes to purchasing food. Vons, Ralphs and Albertsons are great places to buy bulk-cases of soft drinks and family size bags of potato chips, but fresh produce? Fuhgettaboutit! Even specialty grocery stores like Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods have a finite amount of shelf space for fresh ingredients, and are often unreasonably expensive on a college student’s budget. However, farmers markets may prove to be the missing link when tracking down seasonal produce. Farmers markets provide customers unfettered access to seasonal produce, while supporting the local community and sustainable growing practices. The following recipes were created by combining the best picks from grocery stores and farmers markets.

CONFIT “SPRING CHICKEN” ROLLS INGREDIENTS: For confit: • 1 lb. chicken legs • 1 lb. bacon ends • 1 cup vegetable or canola oil • 1 tablespoon black peppercorns, whole • 8 cloves garlic, whole • 6 sprigs thyme • 1 bay leaf For spring rolls: • 16 rice paper spring roll wraps • 2 carrots, peeled • 2 celery stalks • 1 head of red lettuce • Basil, mint and cilantro For dipping sauce: • 1 cup Mae Ploy sweet chili sauce • ¼ cup rice vinegar • 1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce, premade • Basil, mint and cilantro

Confit is a style of cooking where a meat is slowly poached in its own fat, garlic and herbs. Unlike duck confit, where the duck is cooked in duck fat, this recipe substitutes chicken and bacon fat.

Fill a plate, or in a shallow, wide-rimmed bowl with room-temperature water, just below the surface edge. Submerge the rice paper in the water, removing when the paper begins to soften.

Place a medium skillet over high heat. Dice the bacon into thick pieces, and place into the skillet to render the fat. Cook until just before bacon chars.

“French” the chicken legs by slicing the connective tissue around the circumference of the leg, 1 inch below the 40 MINUTE PREP TIME joint. Preheat oven to 300 2 HOURS 20 MINUTE COOK TIME degrees Fahrenheit, set SERVES 2-4 PEOPLE timer for 2 hours. DIFFICULTY 6/10 Add the thyme, garlic, bay leaf and peppercorns into an oven-safe FARMER’S baking dish, and place QUINOA & the frenched chicken VEGETABLE legs over top to weigh MEDLEY down the ingredients. Add vegetable/canola oil and the rendered bacon INGREDIENTS: fat (chicken should be • 2 cups low sodium vegetable submerged), and wrap or chicken stock baking dish with alumi• 1 cup white (yellow), red or num foil. black quinoa, rinsed • 1 teaspoon kosher salt When cooked, remove • 2 teaspoons black pepper the aluminum foil and • 2 tablespoons canola or turn off the heat, but vegetable oil leave the confit chicken in the warm oven for an • 1 lb. asparagus, diced • 1 red bell pepper, diced additional 10 minutes. • 2 bunches scallions, diced Remove, let cool for 10 • 2 bunches Swiss chard minutes before pulling • 1 lemon, juiced apart.

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Wash and peel the carrots and cut into long, thin strips. Cut the celery into the same size and length as the carrots, and set aside. Pick out a few basil, mint and cilantro leaves and set aside.

Measure sweet chili sauce, rice vinegar and Sriracha and place into a small bowl or resealable tupperware container. Finely dice a small portion of basil, mint, and cilantro and add to mixture.

Fill the rice paper with lettuce first, then lay the chicken and additional ingredients on top, finishing with another small piece of lettuce. Wrap the contents like a burrito and cut in half.

Bring vegetable/chicken stock to a boil in a large, thick-bottomed saucepan. Rinse the quinoa under cool water in a fine-mesh strainer and add to the boiling liquid, stirring occasionally.

Reduce the heat to medium-low, continuing to stir to prevent quinoa from sticking. When the quinoa has absorbed all of the liquid, remove from heat and spread out on a baking sheet to cool. S E E RE C IP E S , P. 4

Confit “spring chicken” rolls bring the best of the season’s vegetables to the table, wrapped for your convenience. | PHOTOS BY LUCAS ESPOSITO/SENIOR STAFF

Farmer’s quinoa and vegetable medley is a vegetarian-friendly, gluten-free way to get protien and nurtition in one dish.

Try using beet leaves as salad greens with our grapefruit vinagrette.

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Spring Break travel on a student budget HIMERRIA WORTHAM

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pring break is a great time to decompress from the stress of the semester by leaving the books at home and enjoying a mini vacation getaway. However, planning the trip starts with the fun of figuring out where to relax or party, and then finding the most convenient way to get there. For some, convenience means saving money, while for others it’s about getting to the destination promptly without hassle. Whichever definition you prefer, it can get confusing with all of the options available. So where does the search begin? Psychology student Ridwan Hakim is planning to leave Los Angeles for spring break with his friends. Usually when he visits family, he travels by car, but this time around the 19-year-old sophomore wants to try something new by making his way to Santa Barbara. With little experience in finding travel options Hakim’s first idea was to ask his mother for advice. “She told me six weeks before your flight on a Tuesday is when the tickets are at their cheapest,” he said. Hakim’s mother is on the right track. FareCompare, a website that compares airfares by airlines, has done the research and concluded the cheapest day to buy a domestic flight is on a Tuesday at 3 p.m. Eastern time, while the cheapest days to fly are Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday. Airlines start posting their sales on Monday night. By

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Prices were retrieved Monday afternoon for travel Saturday, April 5. * FareCompare and GoToBus are price agregators. Transportation agencies vary by location. See sites for specific services. | DATA RESEARCHED BY HIMERRIA WORTHAM Tuesday afternoon, other airlines price-match and by Tuesday at 3 p.m., newly discounted airfares are added to the system. Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday are the least popular days to travel which is why airlines discount their prices to fill the vacant seats. Price-comparison websites are great places to start the search, especially when looking for last minute flights. “I got a super cheap trip to San Francisco on Priceline,” 22-year-old film student Richard Rhodes said. “Somehow last minute, I bought a ticket on Wednesday for a Friday flight for $119 round-trip.” This service allows travelers to choose the date and destination of their trip and then make a bid on the price they want to pay for the flight. Priceline uses that information to match it with regularly scheduled flights from major

airlines that have unsold tickets needing to be sold. In an hour the company emails the person inquiring with a positive or negative match. Considering that the radio is the only legal entertainment option to drivers may be convincing enough to encourage trying a relaxing trip by train or bus. Reading a book or watching a movie are great ways to pass the longer travel times when you’re in the passenger’s seat. “Amtrak is the way to travel to avoid the headache caused by traffic,” said Robert Jong, information systems student. With weekend traffic on the southbound freeways packed, Jong suggests traveling by Amtrak train for close destinations such as San Diego. The convenience of taking the train extends beyond avoiding traffic for Jong’s friend Davit Poghosyn, 23, who

said that he enjoys taking the train to Santa Barbara for the comfort of the ride and the food cart on board. While train fares are not always cheaper than flight deals, bus fares are usually definite money savers. When traveling north to San Jose and San Francisco, both Megabus and California Shuttle Bus offer fares sometimes lower than $30 one-way. The site Gotobus is similar to FareCompare for flights in that it searches for the cheapest bus fares by comparing companies. A round trip ticket Las Vegas can be found for $50. However, Jung is not totally convinced of cheaper being always better. “If you want to go on vacation and enjoy your self, don’t try to do (it) super cheap,” he said. “Work a few extra hours at your job and save up to spend a little extra money for something nice.”

Enjoy the great indoors with Netflix JOSH CALRTON SENIOR STAFF

inally, the week everyone up to their ears in schoolwork has been waiting for is here: Spring. Fucking. Break. In this digital age of distraction, an entire week off is long enough for you to forget you even go to college. Therefore, the burning question isn’t “how much homework can I get done?” It’s “how much of my Netflix queue can I get through?” It’s time to catch up on all the good television you’re itching to sear your retinas with. But before you tear through season two of “Kevin Spacey burns down Washington” (a.k.a “House of Cards”), you might want to consider some of these classic (or soon-to-be classic) movies Netflix has made available through streaming. There are certain films everyone should see at least once in their lives, and these top the list of the ones you probably haven’t gotten to yet. Throw your textbooks out the window and watch these five great films on-demand. TAXI DRIVER: Not much can be said about this classic Martin Scorsese flick that hasn’t already been said. It is one of the classic “vigilante” films that seemed to be popular in the 1970s, and showed the world that Scorsese was a force to be reckoned with, following his stellar mob flick, “Mean Streets.” What sets “Taxi Driver” apart from the rest of the guy-with-a-

gun movies is the purposefully shady performance by a young Robert De Niro, who plays the infamous Travis Bickle. His subtle approach to a mentally unbalanced man who can’t accept the ugliness in the world makes the brutal ending all the more surreal. If you’re in the mood for “Death Wish” with a brain, this one is for you. FARGO: The bizarre crime, the odd setting, the crazy characters and who can forget those accents? “Fargo” is the Coen Brothers at their off-beat best. If you’re looking for a classic crime film, but aren’t looking to predate the 90s, this is going to be your best bet. The movie centers around Marge Gunderson (Frances McDormand), an intuitive (and very pregnant) cop who can’t make heads or tails of the strange events plaguing her small town. With Steve Buscemi, William H. Macy and Peter Stormare all letting loose in supporting roles, “Fargo” is what happens when a story and its characters are in perfectly discordant harmony with one another. Later this month, FX is airing a 10-episode TV series based on the film.

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Keys to keeping things fresh, long term DON’T LET TIME AND ROUTINE DOUSE THE FL AMES OF PASSION IN YOUR REL ATIONSHIP

MADISON WOOD RELATIONSHIP COLUMNIST

hen in a relationship for a long period of time, it isn’t always easy to keep things fresh and upbeat. Once the novelty of the “honeymoon” phase has worn off, it takes some effort to keep things from becoming routine. 1. HAVE A LIFE OUTSIDE OF YOUR RELATIONSHIP. It is important to maintain a part of your life that does not include your significant other. While spending time with them is good, it’s just as beneficial to have time apart. Having a ‘boy’s night out’ or a ‘girl’s night out’ once a week can help give you some breathing room. This lets you be your own person

outside the context of your relationship, and gives you the opportunity to bring something fresh back when you see your significant other again. 2. ACT LIKE YOU ARE STILL DATING. If you treat your significant other the same way you did when you were courting them, it keeps the spark alive. Doing something as simple as a date night once a week to get out is a easy romantic way to keep the relationship fresh. Take the time to let them know that they are never taken for granted. 3. COMMUNICATE. Always an important part of any relationship, communication is key. Whenever there’s something that comes between you, it’s often convenient to take the easy way out and just avoid the issue altogether. However, suppressing a problem is not a solution. By speaking honestly

with your significant other about your feelings regarding the relationship, it shows that you care about the relationship enough to fight through the good the bad and the ugly. Don’t let mundane problems kill the magic if they can be talked over. 4. DO THE LITTLE THINGS. In the beginning of the relationship, you’ll make any effort to do the little things that impress your partner. As the relationship progresses it is easy to forget to maintain that aspect of the relationship because you’ve said or done these things so many times before. However, they carry a lot of

weight. A simple compliment or ‘I love you’ is good to hear regardless of the longevity of the relationship. 5. TRY NEW THINGS. To keep things fresh, it’s a good idea to create new adventures together. Something as simple as going to a new restaurant or hiking a new trail will help create new memories and expose the relationship to a new environment. Even if the experience doesn’t turn out how you thought it would, it shouldn’t count as a loss because you are still putting an effort into trying new activities, and subsequently building on the relationship.

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Don’t pull out all your band tees yet, pop-punk is still dead JAKE TULLY CONTRIBUTOR

t’s safe to say that when it comes to the hipster music scene, the relative pervasiveness that made it once so truly underground has proliferated into a widespread dissemination of fandom and buzz. It would be difficult for one to go a day without hearing Haim or Bastille, much less avoid a pissing match on who discovered Chance The Rapper’s mixtapes first (for the record, it was me). Despite the unravelling of the so-called “indie” and hipster music scene into the musical vernacular, odd names have been popping up on the radar — creeping up the charts of iTunes, the marquees of infamous venues and on one’s news feed. Who are these odd names you ask? That question can be answered with yet another query: how well do you remember Panic! At The Disco (furthermore, where are you hiding their CDs)? Yes indeed, the likes of Panic!, Fall Out Boy and Paramore are peering out from the rubble of 2005 and setting the gears in motion to make a comeback. Having just announced a joint summer tour, Fall Out Boy and Paramore are seemingly grasping at straws for attention. Both bands have recently released new material, and despite incredibly mixed reviews, refuse to believe that their fan base has been completely depleted. It doesn’t stop there either – Taking

Guy-liner and style change aside, there will always be a soft spot for Pete Wentz and company in the hearts of girls across America. | COURTESY OF MCT Back Sunday, Panic! and a handful of others from the same emo-rock genre have seen a resurgence of sorts, from new albums to gigs to blurbs in Rolling Stone. It sounds crazy, but your ‘05 self may be able to take a semi-nostalgic tour of all the artists you tore up t-shirts to. New hits are vaguely reminiscent of the singles of yore. Many bands undoubtedly seemed most concerned with changing their image. No longer do the emo-core elites wish to be associated exclusively with Warped Tour and preteens with Amy Winehouse-esque hairdos, but more sophisticated and streamlined acts whose careers are begging for critical and commercial respect. It would be safe to say no

band is so radical as to alienate existing and remaining supporters. They instead seek a musical facelift that understandably goes hand-in-glove with maturity. Fall Out Boy’s latest album, “Save Rock and Roll,” had their ethos directly in the title. Though not necessarily an outstanding musical feat, it nonetheless showcased a step in a different direction, the band having lied dormant since 2008. “Save Rock and Roll” created a great deal of pathos for the group — both in lyrical pleas of saving the genre as well as less niche-oriented song crafting, a la Fall Out Boy no longer wholly interested with rebelling — rather, in filling a rock void. Not to be outdone, Panic! At The Disco

has seen a massive rebranding over the past few years, genre bending and lineup changes abound. They have run the gamut from emulating “Sgt. Pepper” to a brit-rock foray in 2011 to their most recent radio friendly material, rife with material to be sampled and remixed. None of the related acts have been entirely stagnant, per se. In reality, they’ve been priming themselves for that 10-year comeback. Having seen their members shift, in addition to experimenting with new sounds and stylings, both bands have made concerted efforts not to further compartmentalize themselves. However, one has to ask – how feasible is their resurgence? The real question is how viable will the so-called comeback be? A fair amount of coverage has been circulated, but it seems just for novelty’s sake without the burgeoning influence of Myspace that was arguably the lifeblood for so many bands of Fall Out Boy’s era. Facebook and Instagram certainly aren’t conducive to that sort of pull, unless of course the members of Paramore plan to dress like Beck and pack news feeds with cats. Undoubtedly, the once-pervasive Fueled By Ramen label held the cards for success in years past. With a roster of acts stacked with the likes Fall Out Boy, Panic! and Cute is What We Aim For, success and fame seemed inevitable for a packaged deal of sorts. Considering the now massive dissolution of a solely pop-punk genre on Fueled By Ramen, the label did exceedingly well

for promoting an exclusively alternative music scene. That is to say, when Fall Out Boy succeeded commercially, everyone succeeded, and vice versa. Current Ramen signees such as Fun. and Young The Giant are experiencing a similar co-opted rise to fame on the hipster scene. Festivals and tours see hipster-pop acts on Ramen touring together, a tactic no doubt derived from the “From Under The Cork Tree” days. Other than word of mouth, what do these bands have in their favor to help popularize them once again? It’s a sad truth, but there’s most likely not much. There’s no compelling evidence that any of these bands will maintain anything more than a gimmicky rise in popularity, something no band should solely rely on. However, there should be some praise extended to them. One has to hand it to any band that goes to great lengths to further themselves musically, even if the end result is somewhat a moot point. It would take something monumental to sway the tide in the favor of middle school music, such as a guest spot for Panic! on a Pharrell song or Rick Rubin’s immaculate production on a forthcoming Fall Out Boy album. The entire resurfacing pop-punk wave of late seems like yet another case of false resurgence, despite hype following the Paramore and Fall Out Boy tour. Try as they might, the times are a–changin’. There will always be a slowly aging fan base for Pete Wentz and company, but nothing that another shiny new musical regime can’t overthrow.

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DODGERS OPENING WEEKEND The smell of popcorn and hotdogs is in the air, which must mean that baseball season is finally here! Even though Opening Day at Dodger stadium has sold out, there are still tickets available for the rest of opening weekend against the San Francisco Giants. Students can kick off the spring season and spring break all in one go!

TACO MADNESS 2014 Tired of arguing with your friends about what tacos are the best in LA? Well don’t worry, Taco Madness will save your friendship. Modeled after the famous NCAA tournament, Taco Madness pitted the best of the best tacos against each other in a month long, bracketstyle showdown, in the search of the head honcho of Mexican food. To celebrate the end of the contest, a free party filled with music, food and of course tacos, will be held.

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The premiere outing for cycling enthusiasts has returned to LA, but CicLAvia isn’t just for bikers. The event, which looks to promote green-commuting, sharing the road with cyclists and overall traffic safety, invites pedestrians and Metro users to join cyclists on their six mile walk down Wilshire Boulevard. The journey includes local art and food trucks along the way.

The sixth annual Beer Fest features dozens of breweries, food trucks and DJs. Admission buys guests entry to the party, but also includes the cost of beer tastings. Tickets are only available online, and not sold at the door, so beer connoisseurs should purchase as soon as possible.

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YARN CRAWL Knitters and needlers have the chance to prowl the streets of LA in search of hidden treasures, supplies and new techniques. LA’s Yarn Crawl looks to promote the arts of knitting and stitching, bringing together the crafty community with food, workshops and even a group “stitch ‘n bitch.” The event is free, put on by local craft stores, but patrons are encouraged to support their neighborhood crafters. Tickets (playfully called “passports”) and special offers are available online. WHEN:April 3 to April 6, various times WHERE: Various locations, check online COST: Free WEB: www.yarncrawlla.com/

THE ORIGINAL RENAISSANCE PLEASURE FAIRE Hear ye, hear ye! Dust off your chain mail and matching knight costume, ye olde Renaissance Faire is back in town. History enthusiasts can enjoy a variety of medieval musical and theatrical acts, spread out across 13 different stages throughout the grounds. Food, jousts, workshops and even tea with the Queen of the court will be available for those in attendance. Period-appropriate costumes are encouraged to heighten the fun and atmosphere, but leave your lute at home (no seriously, instruments aren’t allowed). WHEN: April 5 - May 9, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. WHERE: Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area 15501 Arrow Hwy Irwindale, CA 91706 COST: starting at $28 WEB: www.renfair.com/ socal/

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pring break in Los Angeles doesn’t sound as fun as spring break in Cancun, Miami, or Fort Lauderdale, but it sure can be. The City of Angels is a cultural hot spot, with locations that are great to see and go to. What’s even better is that a lot of these places are either low on price, free, and easy to get to, either by car or public transportation. Newbies to the city might find it all a bit overwhelming, so we’ve broken it down for you tourists. EXPOSITION PARK is located near the University of Southern California campus in South Los Angeles. This giant park houses many different museums and points of interests, including the Natural History Museum, California Science Center, California African American Museum, Exposition Park Rose Gardens and the Los Angeles Coliseum, where the 1984 Summer Olympics were hosted. The California Science Center offers free admission but donations are encouraged. The Natural History Museum’s general admission for college students with a valid college

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to lay on the golden sand, jump in the cooling water or stroll around the boardwalk, which has a nice array of shops, restaurants and street performers. “There’s always some interesting things that’ll be sure to catch your attention here,” says Celia Chavez, freshman CTVA major. “Some things are really cool but others a bit creepy!” UNIVERSAL CITYWALK is located adjacent to the Universal Studios Hollywood theme park and movie studio in Studio City. This location is very easy to get to via public transportation: the Metro Red Line subway and numerous Metro buses all make a stop here. Universal CityWalk offers its guests a plethora of activities. There are countless restaurants, bars and shops, an arcade, a bowling alley, and a movie theater. Bernardino Sosa, freshman accounting major loves going. “(It’s a) fun and exciting place to go with friends because there are so many things to do and see,” Sosa said. On weekend nights, Universal CityWalk’s Five Towers concert venue puts on concerts and shows by amazing artists and everyone gets into the music by dancing and singing along. If you’re lucky, you might catch an off-duty celebrity strolling the shops with you.

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studies department invited two guest documentary filmmakers to show and discuss their work with the indigenous people of Panama and activism regarding the privatization of water in El Salvador. Panamanian filmmaker Anayansi Prado visited CSUN to share her experience working with indigenous youth in Panama to create short documentaries about their communities on Tuesday. “We were teaching them how to make films about their communities, their cultures and their struggles,” Prado said. Prado did this as a part of an outreach program with Wapikoni Mobile, a mobile studio that travels to indigenous communities and empowers them with the technology to tell their own stories. She worked with the Kuna and Embera people that live in villages called “comarcas,” much like Native American reservations. Prado said these communities have their own gov-

ernmental systems and are highly organized. “The goal of the training was to give the youth the opportunity to express what it’s like live in that area, and also to shed light on some of the issues they are going through,” Prado said. She said that filmmaking was a very new experience for many of the participants. “A lot of our participants were young people who had never had the chance to use a camera or an editing system,” Prado said. “Their knowledge of media and filmmaking was very limited.” The resulting films that Prado showed gave a glimpse into the daily life of these communities and discussed problems with outside government. Malynn Catalan, a sophomore considering a major in Chicana/o studies came to the screening for extra credit for her Chicana/o studies class. “I actually took a Central American studies course my freshman year,” Catalan said. “I took it because my parents are from Central America. I like learning more about my parents culture and what they are about.” Catalan said more students should come out to

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Jason Wallch discusses his time in El Salvador while making his documentary about water use called, “Good to the Last Drop.”

events like this. “I know there are many things that people don’t know and taking these courses and going to events like this is an eye opener for students.” Central American studies professor Freya Rojo organized the event as part of the Central American

Indigenous Lecture Series, inviting the filmmaker to showcase her work to students at CSUN. Rojo said that she met Prado through another professor at CSUN and she has come to speak a few times. “She is very, very talented and we are lucky to have her here,” Rojo said. “Her

work is very interesting.” Along with Prado’s documentary efforts, activist and documentary filmmaker Jason Wallch came to campus the following day to screen his documentary. It explores the problems of privatization of water and the fight over water decentralization in El Salvador. His film, “Until the Last Drop,” is the product of Wallch living in El Salvador from 2005 to 2007. He began working with many of the water workers and unions who make sure clean water gets into the homes of citizens. “These people are working 60-70 hours a week and will show you their paycheck,” Wallch said. “They make $155 a month, do a lot and suffer on their knees with human waste but they keep doing it. I was amazed by these guys’ dedication to make sure the country had water.” The battle to keep decentralization was getting worse, and Wallch was compelled to investigate Central America’s conflict over water because only 60% of citizens have access to water. Many families are being charged for water when many struggle with a low income and don’t have

enough to pay for water. The government and mayor began to install meters to charge people for this necessity even when they dug their own wells. Water in El Salvador was becoming a product to buy versus being a means for sustainability. Environmentalists, coalitions and unions began to fight for privatization. San Pedro Nunulaco began a protest since water has been decentralized. The citizens of San Pedro asked the mayor and certified board that the water systems need to go back into public control. The people blockaded their area and as a result, the board shut down water for 15 days. Human organizations spoke to the federal government and mayor of El Salvador because the government did not build the wells. The people did, which makes them the legitimate owners. “The movement and fight have been so bad that the government started shooting people with tear gas,” Wallch said. “The people of El Salvador who defend water are fighting for their survival.” Today, water supply distribution is continuous but laws haven’t been placed, slowing down privatization.

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Resisting injustice through hip-hop

Since the beginning, the culture of hip-hop has had the power to challenge the injustices in society Luis Rivas senior staff

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When I tell people that hiphop can save the world, I am usually met with confused looks, blank stares or people rolling their eyes. But it’s true. Hip-hop can fight against racism, sexism and other injustices.

Here’s how: First step is to forget everything you think you may know about hiphop. I want you to clear out all the top billboard hip-hop hits from your iPod. Delete all the Jay-Z, Eminem, YG (Check out YG’s “Hitta” music video and the blatant product placement of Avión tequila), Drake, Kid Ink, Tyga and all the other auto-tune, hyper-produced, overly-polished, consumerist, sexist, mindless, heartless, cultureless dance beats sold to you as hip-hop. These claims are outrageous? Not exactly. Deconstructing mainstream hip-hop begins with understanding how hip-hop culture has been appropriated and turned from a force that challenged the status quo of traditional mainstream music into another product of capitalistic sedation. It is no apparent surprise that hiphop music and artists, like all celebrities, are used to mass market products. Check out 50 Cent and his ad for Vitamin Water. Or how about Kanye West and his endorsement of Ciroc? Not only that, P Diddy is actually Ciroc’s brand ambassador. Jay-Z even went as far as creating his own brand of vodka, Armadale. Jay-Z’s marketing doesn’t stop with his vodka brand. Jay-Z has a song titled “Tom Ford” in his latest album, “Magna Carta Holy Grail.” Now that’s some blatant but smart advertising. Essentially, hip-hop has been commodified. A culture that once challenged mainstream culture and capitalism became another cog in the machine. Hip-hop artists using their status to market items is just the beginning. Artists themselves are perpetuating a culture of ignorance. Look at Nicki Minaj’s recent marketing scheme. In order to sell her new single, Lookin’ Ass N*gga, Minaj decided to use a historic image of Malcolm X on the song’s art cover. While some may argue that it’s not a big deal for Minaj to have pulled this stunt, it is quite offensive for those who understand the story

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behind Malcolm X’s picture. The image depicts Malcolm X looking out of a window while holding an assault rifle in his hand. The history behind the iconic image was that Malcolm X and his family were in danger of being attacked because of numerous death threats. Malcolm X was in fear of his life; he was in danger because he was standing up for the right to selfdetermination of African-American. And Minaj blatantly ripped off the picture as an unofficial single art cover. Adding insult to injury, the song itself has next to nothing to do with promoting awareness of the African-American struggle. The Malcolm X picture was just being used as a sad marketing device. Hip-hop evolved from a counter-

culture against a racist society to some monstrosity that is a slave to the machine of capitalism. But that’s why it is necessary to read on in order to understand why hip-hop can still be a weapon against this oppressive system. The next step is to disregard everything that you have been told is hiphop by Billboard, MTV, the radio, record labels and all tentacles of popular media. This step may take a while and cause major confusion. To aid you, here is a quick media studies lesson: We are all media consumers, and our culture, values and pretty much entire reality is constructed and influenced by our dominant society. And what is our socioeconomic system based on, you ask? Capital. Profit. Money. Consumerism

is the natural extension of that system. When we listen to the radio (some people still do), watch movies, read the news, all of it comes from a business model. If they don’t sell papers, they sell ad space. CNN, like the LA Times, has to stay in business. In journalism, you are told early on where the major funding comes from for mass media and what some of the most important goals are for mass media. One is to sell newspapers, get ratings, build subscriptions, gain followers and to sell ad space. In short, to make money. And music—and by extension, hip-hop—is no different. Hip-hop did not start with Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre in the 1990s. Hiphop began in the South Bronx in 1973 when DJ Kool Herc and his sister co-

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organized a birthday party and began spinning records. This was, arguably, the beginning of what would later be called the music and culture of hiphop. Now, throughout the five Boroughs of New York, and in other places around the country, other people and groups were experimenting with mixing records, speaking over songs, usually during break beats or instrumental portions of the songs (which would later be known as rapping). Hip-hop’s origins were a direct result of many socioeconomic factors during the harsh 1970s in urban, poor New York City, especially in immigrant African-American and Latino communities (there have been many articles written on the influence that Jamaican and West Indies immigrant culture contributed to the creation of hip-hop).

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Hip-hop was born out of a lack of opportunities for poor black and brown young people. A reality of a lasting white supremacist legacy of shutting people of color out and of higher unemployment and incarceration rates. Hip-hop concretely gave these people opportunities of financial and cultural creativity. If the corner market shop or the Manhattan office wasn’t going to hire you in a traditional 9-5 office setting, you as a struggling and entrepreneurial person of color, would create something new and utilize it for survival. And what DJ Kool Herc, Afrika Bambaataa, Grandmaster Flash and countless other pioneers of this new culture created was a way for people to make, enjoy and potentially financially survive off of throwing shows, playing gigs, selling records and becoming artists. Critical scholar Robin D.G. Kelley studies the culture of hip-hop and has used the term of “play-labor” in describing how African-American and other youth of color use hip-hop as a means of entrepreneurship and survival. “Play-labor” is defined as an unconventional way of making money. And that’s what hip-hop started off as. Marginalized people of color needed to survive under capitalism. AfricanAmerican and other youth of color, within a postindustrial society, used the mechanism and culture of hip-hop as a means of entrepreneurship. What appears as a way of emancipating oneself by making his or her play

pay ironically ends up merely serving the overall profit-based system of capitalism. However since hip-hop was created in a capitalist society, it doesn’t come to much surprise that mainstream hip-hop has been commodified. What was created to survive and integrate in one system will only come around to serve the same system. But since its creation, hip-hop has not just been about survival. It has been a culture of resistance. Artists from the very beginning such as Melle Mel, Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five, Run DMC, Public Enemy and X Clan have always focused on challenging the status quo and raising awareness on racism, mass incarceration and oftentimes capitalism itself as a devastating political economy. Hip-hop as a form of cultural resistance continues till this very day with groups and individuals such as Lauryn Hill (Check out her music video “Consumerism”), Cihuatl Ce, Dead Prez, Lupe Fiasco, Blue Scholars, Lowkey and many others whose content range from much-needed reform to flat-out revolution. Harlem-based rapper and activist Immortal Technique, who spoke at CSUN early in February at the Grand Salon to a standing-room-only crowd, has consistently created music that criticizes racist and oppressive US policies at home and abroad. The late-great cultural theorist Stuart Hall spoke critically on the fluidity, the “constant transformation,” of cul-

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ture. Hall often spoke on culture not being a static thing but something that exists in a state of constant change. Fast-forward 41 years later and much has changed in hip-hop since its birth, which is to be expected. Remember when I said earlier that everything created in our society maintains the dominant culture of that society? Well, certainly hip-hop challenged the traditional way of doing business under capitalism but it most certainly did not dismantle it, or want to. If we take a quick survey of the contemporary and most popular examples of hip-hop, one would be hardpressed to find a song or video that has socially or politically conscious substance. But it is there. You just have to find it. Rappers like Boots Riley of The Coup and Jasiri X are not found on the radio or on television. But they did find themselves at CSUN this past February as part of the CSUN Hip-Hop Think Tank’s “Bridging the Gaps: Hip-Hop in the Age of Mass Incarceration and Deportation” conference. And it is precisely because of hiphop’s ability to survive, to teach survival, to unite people, to give an expression for oppressed people, that it can be used as a culture of challenging oppression while raising consciousness. In this way, hip-hop is a gun, and in the right hands, it can be a tool for liberation. But in the wrong hands, like the uncritical mass media, it can be a tool of destruction.

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APRIL 3, 2014

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Redskins can have Jackson’s ‘me’ attitude Released by Philadelphia because of “gang ties,” Washington signs the wideout bannished for his selfish persona PETE CAMARILLO DAILY SUNDIAL

DESEAN JACKSON officially signed a 3-year, $24 million contract with the Washington Redskins yesterday. Jackson’s deal comes a week after the Redskins’ NFC East rival Philadelphia Eagles released Jackson, despite the best season of his career. In 2013, Jackson racked up more than a 1,000 yards recieving on 80 receptions. So why did the Eagles release one of the best receivers in the game at age 27? A report from nj.com indicated that the Eagles release could have been related to Jackson’s perceived connections to Los Angeles Crip gang members. Jackson attended Long Beach Poly High School, and he probably does know gang members. However, that does not mean he has any direct affiliation with a gang. Several NFL players such as Dante Stallworth have noted players flash signs affiliated with their neighbors as tokens of their success rather than affiliation with a gang. After the article, Jackson was slammed by the mainstream media, despite his own statement saying he has no affiliation with any gang. His former employer, the Eagles, did not comment, but they could have to protect his image. Instead, they said nothing and let Jackson take heat to justify their release of the talented the player.

Either way, the Eagles did not release Jackson because of his gang ties. With the amount of spending power NFL teams have, his gang ties would have been red flags even in the draft process seven years ago. However, Jackson has established a reputation as a “me” guy. He missed a meeting in 2011 because of one of his contract disputes. Often, Jackson has used the media to talk about himself, his offense, his statistics and his “Desean Jackson’s” Eagles. However, he never committed a crime, nor been suspected of doing so. LAPD has not affiliated him with any gangs or crimes. In fact, Jackson is an advocate for anti-bullying. Hence, the Eagles released Jackson because they were tired of him. The Eagles tried to trade Jackson but found no value, because NFL teams knew the Eagles were tired of him and wanted to wait for his eventual release. Former Eagles head coach Andy Reid tolerated Jackson’s self-important personality because it helped him win games. Now, second year head coach Chip Kelly’s collegiate background leads him to believe he can build a team with high-character guys. Nothing changed with Jackson, but something did change within the Eagles. Jackson didn’t fit the culture change and he was released. This is even more evident by the team’s decision to offer wideout Riley Cooper a contract extension despite his own controversy over racial comments this past offseason. Once he was released, many teams

expressed interest in the Pro Bowl receiver. However, just as fast as teams were rumored to have interest, they quickly dispelled those rumors. Contending teams such as the New England Patriots, Carolina Panthers and even Reid’s Kansas City Chiefs expressed no interest in Jackson. Even the Berkeley graduate’s hometown Oakland Raiders, whose fans started a grassroots campaign on Twitter with the #djaxtooakland tag accumulating 150,000 tweets, did not make a run at Jackson even with their cap flexibility. Washington was Jackson’s only scheduled visit. It was not a close arms race for Jackson, because Washington was the only team willing to accept his braggadocio. Jackson fits the culture that has tried to win championships through other “me” acquisitions in free agency. The past big-name offseason additions of Mike Shanahan as head coach, Donovan McNabb at quarterback and Albert Haynesworth as defensive tackle were supposed to bring championships but none panned out. Owner Daniel Snyder has a history of making high-risk free agency acquisitions regardless of long term salary implications. Snyder himself is a “me” guy, evident by his refusal to change his offensive franchise name. So Jackson signed with the Redskins because they were the best fit for his “me” mentality. They are a team not afraid of breaking the bank for a

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Former Philadelphia Eagles wide reciever Desean Jackson had Pro Bowl worthy production in 2013 with 1,332 recieving yards and nine touchdowns, but was released because of off-the-field issues.

championship, and Jackson is not afraid to accept a ton of money. Jackson and the Redskins are a match made in heaven. They know

how to steal headlines, but we will see if they can actually win games together. Otherwise Jackson could find himself as a free agent again next season.

COLUMN

Angels, Red Sox will face tough competition in ‘14 With the Detroit Tigers in control in the AL Central, West and East will see close races for multiple playoff spots The Rangers, who blew September division leads in the previous two seasons, added run producing leadoff hitter Shin-Soo Choo and slugging first baseman Prince Fielder to boost up their offense. Texas will plan to mash their way to the postseason with a rotation without a true ace.

BRIAN BERNSTEIN SENIOR STAFF

THE AMERICAN LEAGUE has a handful of good teams, but who will prevail? The AL Central won’t be competitive, but multiple teams will battle for the top spot in the West and East.

AL EAST

AL WEST The Los Angeles Angels will be the top dog in the AL West if they can stay healthy. First baseman Albert Pujols returns after a dismal 2013 season and had a solid spring training, allowing Angels fans to blow a sigh of relief. If he and former MVP outfielder Josh Hamilton swing the bat like we are accustomed to seeing, they will take a lot of pressure off the shoulders of heavy hitting star outfielder Mike Trout. They have a solid one-two punch in starting pitchers Jered Weaver and CJ Wilson. The only concern is if the bullpen pitches better than they did a season ago. In the bullpen, relief pitcher Ernesto Frieri has earned the Angels’ closer position. He recorded 37 saves and only spoiled four

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Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera will look for a third-straight AL MVP award as he tries to lead his team to a fourth-straight AL Central title.

games. Yet the knock on him is he is a fly ball pitcher, meaning his pitches are elevated and hitters get under the ball, increasing the chances of a

home run. If Frieri can keep the ball inside the park, the Halos will lock up the top seed. The Angels have to watch out for the Texas Rangers.

The AL East may be the toughest division in baseball with four teams always battling in September for the final playoff spots. This year, four teams will fight for two spots, the Tampa Bay Rays, Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees and Baltimore Orioles. The defending World Series champion Boston Red Sox will rely offensively on the bats of designated hitter David “Big Papi” Ortiz and second baseman Dustin Pedroia to claim yet another division title. Yet none of that will matter if starting pitchers Jon Lester, Jake Peavy and Clay Buchholz cannot protect leads and keep the Sox in a position to win. The Tampa Bay Devil Rays have a starting pitching rotation with an average age of 25, but may prove to be the best in the American League. The scariest part about their rotation is it will

only get better when Jeremy Hellickson returns from the disabled list in June. The problem with Tampa Bay is that their lineup will struggle to produce enough run support for their pitchers to secure victories.

AL CENTRAL The last guaranteed playoff spot should easily be own by the Detroit Tigers in the AL Central. Despite losing Prince Fielder to the Rangers, they have back-to-back AL MVP first baseman Miguel Cabrera and a solid pitching rotation anchored by potential Cy Young candidates Justin Verlander, Max Scherzer and Anibal Sanchez, among the team’s four starters that had at least 13 wins last year. The Tigers need to find some offense to replace Fielder but are built for the stretch run with their pitching. The Kansas City Royals are a popular pick to challenge the Tigers after a surprising 86-76 finish in 2013 propelled by young, homegrown talent. The Royals are not stacked offensively, forcing them to focus heavily on pitching. The club hopes that a rotation, which won 31 one-run games and had the best team ERA last season in the AL (2.55) can lead them to a playoff appearance for the first time since 1985.