Daily Titan January 31, 2011 by Daily Titan

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January 31, 2011

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Local Artist: Micah Brown

Athletic club promotes peace of mind with sport

Orange County native brings a pure sound to an old genre

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Campus housing reborn

How CSUF protects

Campus housing aims to turn student commuters into residents

CSUF Theatre Department prepares for a new season of performances

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Cal State Fullerton Housing wants returning students who have previously failed to get into campus housing to know that now is their chance. With the new housing structures opening next year, far more housing spots will be open than ever before. Almost 2,000 spots will become available next year for any student who wants to get into housing. “In years past it seems as if, because of the shortage of housing, there was a trend to make sure we weren’t trying to offer something we couldn’t accommodate. So now we can accommodate people who want that campus experience; we are trying to make sure they know that they are welcome here,” said Sarah Hawkins, associate director of Housing - Administration and Finance. The application process has been changed to allow students that have applied before to apply again, which the old system did not allow. The application period for returning students who are not already residents is Feb. 14 through 28 on a first-come, first-served basis. One of the new improvements to housing opening up next year is the cafeteria, known as the Gastronome, that will not only be open to the returning and incoming students of housing, but also to the rest of the student population.

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A new semester means a new season from the Theatre Department to delight us with an all-new lineup of shows. The shows premiering for the spring 2011 season will be a mix of comedy and drama. The first performance for the season, Tartuffe, will be featuring student actors from the Cal State Fullerton Theatre Department graduate program.

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Assessing the safety of the CSUF campus WESLEY NEASE Daily Titan

“Hope for the best, but prepare for the worst” is more than just an old English proverb for the faculty, students and police department personnel at Cal State Fullerton. It’s a necessity. And while the shooting in Tucson may have given some people pause about their safety on campuses across the na-

tion, students appear to feel at ease here. “I feel pretty safe on campus,” said Jamie Reim, a senior business marketing major. “There’s a police station right off the (State College) parking lot. It’s right there, so it’s not like it’s really far away or that they’re off campus.” Creating a sense of safety on campus, though, takes quite a bit of work. The campus police department has been training for years for violence on campus. In an unprecedented move, the department held both an

active shooter training and a SWAT training session this month. “One day we did the Active Shooter Drill for all officers in our department, and the second day we did just SWAT training, which basically dealt with the same type of situation,” said Judi King, chief of police for the campus police. See SAFETY, page 5

Innovative ideas for the future ASI Board of Directors meeting hears a plan for the CSUF community JESSICA RUBIO Daily Titan

JONATHAN GIBBY / Daily Titan Titan junior guard Megan Richardson tallied 10 points and six assists to beat the 49ers Saturday, Jan. 29, at Titan Gym.

The ASI Board of Directors meeting, held on Tuesday, Jan. 25, in the Titan Student Union Legislative Chambers, posed innovative ideas for the new year. Aissa Canchola, the board chair, called the meeting to order. About 40 were in attendance, including the ASI board members, executive council members, directors, chairs, guests, public, members of the stu-

dent population and the dean of students. During the meeting, various groups, organizations and representatives spoke to the members of ASI, but one presenter stood out and had people stirring. Fred Lipscomb, Cal State Fullerton’s new director of Housing Services and Residence Life, shared his vision of reshaping the CSUF residential community into a “livinglearning” community. The new housing communities

A 1,000-point career basket made, a tied school record six for six from three-point-land and a victory over long-time Big West Conference rival Long Beach State: That’s the way Cal State Fullerton shows up and shows out. On Saturday, Jan. 29, the CSUF women’s basketball team went head-to-head in conference play against LBSU at Titan Gym, beating the 49ers with a final score 6448. The Titans got off to a rough start when the 49ers took an early lead in the game. Unable to capitalize on traveling violations and

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opening in August 2011 will not only house 5.3 percent of CSUF students, but faculty members as well. Lipscomb previewed some of the newest additions to the student housing, otherwise known as “Phase Three,” which include indoor dining where both students and faculty can interact, study halls, conference rooms and a community market. See ASI, page 2

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Showtimes: March 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 17, 18 and 19 at 8 p.m. March 6, 12, 13, 19 and 20 at 2 p.m. Tickets go on sale on Feb. 21.

Playing in Hallberg from March 11 to 27 is 365 Days, directed by Kari Hayter. The story is based off the book written by Ronald J. Glasser, a medic in the Vietnam War. The story follows Glasser when he was stationed at the army hospital in Japan. Through his experiences we see the horrors and costs of war. The heart-pounding events are then focused onto one key moment between Glasser and his attempts to save the life of a boy. It will be one emotional ride.

Showtimes: March 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 24, 25 and 26 at 8 p.m. March 13, 19, 20, 26 and 27 at 2 p.m. Tickets go on sale on Feb. 21. See PREVIEW, page 11

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Titans ignite second half with sweep rebounds, the Titans trailed behind 5-2 with 14 minutes remaining in the first half. Freshman guard Yvont’e Neal brought the Titans back up to speed when she hit a three to tie the game. It wasn’t until redshirt junior guard Lauren Chow entered the game that the Titans took control of the court. “Defense was a big part of the night, and I’m really happy with how the team played and that my teammates were able to find me open,” said Chow, who led the Titans with 20 points.

First off, the Young Theatre is playing Tartuffe, written by Molière, translated by Richard Wilbur and directed by James R. Taulli. Tartuffe is a con man posing as a holy man who gains the confidence of the Orgon and his mother, so much that they consult him on everything. Hilarity ensues after Tartuffe is brought into the Orgon home. Tartuffe will be playing March 4 through March 20.

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Satellite campus opens its new building for the spring semester with an open house FLOR EDWARDS Daily Titan

Titan Bowl and Billiards Open House 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the TSU

Wednesday February 2 Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament at 4 p.m. in the TSU Underground

Thursday February 3 Sunset Strike Free Food Bowl and Billiards 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the TSU Underground

Friday February 4 Destination Graduation Session 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. in HSS Room 512

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At 3 p.m. on a windy Wednesday afternoon students make their way to Cal State Fullerton’s Irvine campus for their open house. Classes started Monday at the new campus on 3 Banting Road, close to the 133 and 5 Freeway. There are many reasons why Titans choose to attend CSUF’s Irvine campus. Nolan Halasz, 18, a kinesiology major, also attends Fullerton’s main campus and likes the smaller class sizes and the more intimate “one-onone feeling” that the Irvine campus has to offer. “It’s a little closer to where I live. There are no crowded classrooms and not a lot of distractions,” Halasz said. Next to a vending machine loaded with Famous Amos bite-size cookies, Cheetos and Popchips, there’s an IKEA-style kitchenette where students can wash their Tupperware. There are also state-of-the-art classrooms, a gym, pristine bathroom walls, automatic faucets, spar-

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rounds”—independent roll-around desk chairs, each with their own adjustable writing desk complete with an under-desk storage area. “We are doing a 30-day trial with the hover-round chairs. They are unique chairs that the students seem to like,” Daughetee said. The chairs are on rental for 60 days. After that they will decide whether or not to keep them. When class starts at 4 p.m., students file in one-by-one and settle into the hover-rounds. They look uncharacteristically relaxed, almost

ASI: Board meets to discuss and vote on new issues

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kling drinking fountains, carpeted stairs, bathroom floors that look like your grandma’s kitchen counter and urinals so clean you could lick them. “We collaborated with the main campus to create this event,” said Annabelle Cariaga, 29, a coordinator for new student programs. It’s open house at CSUF’s Irvine campus. Tours started at 3:30 p.m. Assistant Dean Marsha Daughetee said, “As a branch campus, Irvine tries to provide many of the same services as the Fullerton campus.” One classroom includes “hover-

Obama Calls for Unity in Address In his hour-long State of the Union address on Tuesday, Jan. 26, President Barack Obama called for bipartisanship in creating jobs, cutting spending and funneling money into education and national infrastructure. According to the Los Angeles Times, Obama called for a five-year freeze on nonmilitary discretionary spending. He also said that he would veto any bill with “earmarks,” national funds that are for pet projects across the United States. He also defended his health care law, saying that he staunchly opposed its repeal. Obama barely mentioned the war in Afghanistan or attempts to stop Iran’s nuclear weapons program. He also didn’t mention any new climate change legislation. The main issue that he focused on was the outsourcing of domestic labor, and he addressed this with plans to keep jobs stateside through innovation and education. He did not present any short-term plans for curtailing the nation’s high unemployment. According to the LA Times, Obama’s agenda coincides closely with his re-election campaign. He is positioned to be a politically neutral candidate in the 2012 election. Brief by Anders Howmann

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JOHNNY LE / Daily Titan Students try out new ‘hover-chairs’ at Cal State Fullerton’s Irvine campus. The independent, roll-around desk chairs are on rental for 60 days.

comfortable as if they are immune from the stress of ordinary college strain. Sleek blinds split the view of the Santa Ana Mountains. The air is crisp and clear. There is a SmartClassroom where students can sit in a classroom and tune in to lectures on the main campus via a large-screen projector in front of the classroom. Should students have a question, all they have to do is lean in to the microphone at their desk and ask. They can see the professor and the professor can see them; it is live. Right now SmartClassroom is offering anthropology among its options. At 5 p.m., Subway sandwiches arrived offering attendees Italian, vegetarian or turkey. A plethora of student service booths table the walls. Students walk away with free pens, Chapstick and advice for their future. There’s a police station with a lost-and-found, a fitness center with five treadmills, a private financial aid office, computer labs, a Titan bookstore with CSUF paraphernalia and a snack shop complete with Hav’ Corn Chips. Susan M. Cooper, dean of the Irvine campus, said the new facility, at 70,000 square feet and approximately one third bigger than the old location, will have room for more students depending on the budget and if the CSU is able to accommodate them.

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...Continued from page 1 Lipscomb’s goal for the “living-learning” community is to give students the complete college experience while bringing in faculty members to implement learning outside of the classroom. “A living-learning community is fantastic,” said Joe Lopez, ASI president. “I’m in full support of the endeavor.” Other new beginnings discussed during the ASI board meeting were the approval for the Spring Concert coordinator. Candidate Ginny Cheung was presented to the ASI board as an involved student with plenty of experience on the Spring Concert committee and has worked closely with the previous coordinator. “I want to bring a sense of community within the students,” said Cheung. Although Cheung would be entering as coordinator halfway through the year, she said she is confident that by sticking to what she knows and applying her experience on the committee, the Spring Concert will be successful. The board approved and voted Ginny Cheung as the new Spring Concert coordinator for 2011. Other actions discussed during the new business portion of the meeting were the Student Grant Research Appeal and the Book Loan Scholarship Program for Part-Time Students. The board considered approving an appeal from Gavin S. Fort to the Student Research Grant Committee and allocating $450 from reserves to the Student Grant budget.

Fort’s application was denied on Nov. 19 for unknown reasons. But after further consideration and a meeting with Andy Lopez, ASI vice president, about his appeal, Fort was eligible to receive a grant for $450. At the meeting, the board voted and approved Fort’s $450 to be transferred to the Student Research Grant budget from the reserves. The board also considered and approved discontinuing the Part-Time Student Book Program budget because of the lack of eligibility and applicants for the scholarship. The money allotted for the program will be kept in the reserves until fall 2011. While concluding the meeting with executive, board and director reports, Lea M. Jarnagin, the dean of students, looked positive about the meeting as she expressed how she is looking forward to attending many events in the year 2011. With no further announcements, Canchola adjourned the meeting.

CORRECTION For the article entitled “Life in prison for Andrew Gallo,” published in the Daily Titan on Jan. 24, 2011: It was reported on Page 6 that Andrew Gallo was involved in a DUI accident that killed three people on April 10, 2010. However, the accident occured in April 2009.

President Arrested in North Africa Tunisia’s government issued an international arrest warrant for their president, Zine el Abidine ben Ali. Ben Ali was accused of taking money out of the North African nation illegally, according to National Public Radio. Violent protests in Tunisia and outrage from the Tunisian government caused Ben Ali to flee to Saudi Arabia. The government also issued arrest warrants for his family. After 23 years in power, Ben Ali and his family were pushed out of the country by cries of repression and corruption on Jan. 14. The top U.S. diplomat for the Middle East, Jeffrey Feltman, wrapped up a three-day visit in Tunisia on Wednesday, rejecting speculation that the United States was involved in Ben Ali’s removal. “This is a revolution by Tunisians for Tunisians, and the United States was not involved,’’ Feltman told reporters, crediting the interim government for greater openness and steps toward political reform, according to NPR. Brief by Ally Bordas

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Solidarity for Egypt: Students show their support

CSU meeting weighed down by budget cuts Board of Trustees meets to respond to the proposed slash of $500 million in state funding WILLIAM CHEN

port indicated that for every $1 invested by the state, there is a $5.43 return from the CSU for The CSU Board of Trustees California’s economy every year. met with the California Faculty If “enhanced earnings” of graduAssociation, the 23-campus presi- ates are considered, for every dents, other staff and the Califor- $1 invested there will be a $23 nia State Student Association at return. The money invested in the Glenn S. Dumke Auditorium higher education does have generto discuss the financial future of ous gains. However, Ferguson knows the the CSUs after a challenging and possibility of the proposal falling planned budget slash. The meeting was heavily cen- through and sees the meeting as tered on Governor Jerry Brown’s a plea to turn away the budget reduction. proposed cut “We just of $500 milwant to make “I think these days of action lion from state sure that facare important because if we support to the ulty and studon’t make a little noise about CSUs, accorddents have a the kinds of things that are ing to the CFA voice,” Ferguwebsite. If this going on, no one will know.” son said. “And plan is carried - Lillian Taiz make sure that through, the CFA President if budget cuts CSU edudo come down, cation will it does in a way decrease in quality and there is a possibility that doesn’t affect the education in the classroom as much as posfor further tuition increases. Throughout the meeting, the sible.” The meeting discussed ways to discussion involved potential ispresent why the budget slash is sues regarding the CSUs and Photographs By NURAN ALTEIR / For the Daily Titan plans to solve those issues before detrimental and how to protect the board, who are representatives the quality if the slash is finalized. The CFA is holding a day of appointed by the governor, in a action called “Take Class Action” Over 800 people responded to a Facebook event posting and showed up cordial but serious manner. in front of the Federal Building in Los Angeles to show their support for Brian Ferguson, the commu- on April 13. The day of action is protesters in Egypt. nications specialist for the CFA, where the CFA, CSU staff and knows the half billion dollar slash students statewide are promoting needs to be contended or else and protecting quality education TOP: From left to right, CSUF students Mai Marei, a 21-year-old political there will be serious implications. in the CSUs. University represenscience major, Ahmed Ibrahim, an 18-year-old political science major, and “We think it is critical that all tatives nationwide are also joining his brother, Adam, a 22-year-old business major, hold up signs and Egyptian the stake holders, including stu- to participate in the event. CFA President Lillian Taiz beflags to show solidarity with the Egyptian people. “If I can’t do it there, then dents, faculty, unions and the I’ll do it here,” Marei, Egyptian born, said. Board of Trustees present a united lieves the anthem to protect highBOTTOM: Markers and posters were available at the rally site for front and fight for that money er education needs to be played individuals to make signs. and make sure it doesn’t get cut,” statewide in order to promote awareness. Ferguson said. “I think these days of action A CSU Economics Impact Reare important because if we don’t make a little noise about the kinds of things that are going on, no one will know,” Taiz said. She invites all those who have been equipped well by the CSUs to “fight” in order for the next generation to receive the same benefits. “It was there for me to get an affordable and quality education, Cultural Comedy Chaos empowers CSUF but will it be there for the next sociation to empower women to generation?” Taiz said. NURAN ALTEIR take charge of their heart health. In addition, Taiz sees the poFor the Daily Titan Each year, nearly 500,000 Ameri- tential to hollow out the quality Get ready to laugh your socks can women die from cardiovascu- of higher education if no action is off at the Cultural Comedy Chaos lar disease. taken to prevent budget cuts. Feb. 4, put on by the Cal State FulRed ribbons will be sold at the “We’re at a point where we’re lerton Entertainment and Tourism event and guests can participate in about to take all the guts out of Club (ETC). an opportunity drawing to benefit (higher education) and leave just Hispanic-empowerment come- the American Heart Association. a shell,” Taiz said. dian Ernesto “Ernie G” Tomas The ETC aims to help current There will be a lack of substanGritzewsky will host the event and CSUF students network with en- tive education as a result of less the line-up will include comedi- tertainment and tourism indus- state funding. ans of different cultures such as tries through panels, mixers and The gnawing effects of perJR Redwater, Bernadette Balagtas, other events. sistent tuition increases will also Max Amini and a special guest apETC officials are encouraging be affected if the budget cuts are pearance by Loni Love. people to purchase VIP tickets, passed. “It’s a big treat to have them all which are $25 for non-students For Corinna Brewster, a junior in the show,” Ernie G said. “The and $20 for students with an ID. child and adolescent studies mafact that Loni Love is in the show VIP ticket holders will get to meet jor, this is a personal issue. is a big deal—for her to come the comedians at a reception be“I have to pay all the school down to Cal State Fullerton and fore the event and enjoy a buffet fees out of my own pocket, and I do the show is a really big deal.” and soda bar. Regular tickets are don’t have financial aid available,” Attendees will be exposed to a $15 for non-students and $5 for Brewster said. wide variety of cultural comedi- students with an ID. The meeting discussed the presans, and each comedian will show The event is scheduled for Feb. sures that the tuition hikes may a different perspective of their own 4 at 7:30 p.m. in Titan Student place on students and families. cultural background, Ernie G said. Union Pavilions A, B and C, but Other topics covered during Along with fundraising for the VIP reception will start at 6 p.m. the meeting involved plans to club, the event will support the Parking on campus is free after 5 make the records of CSU auxiliaAmerican Heart Association’s Go p.m. For more information, call ries more public, re-evaluating the Red for Women, an initiative de- 657-278-2468 or e-mail ETC. $350,000 salary and the “Early signed by the American Heart As- CSUF@gmail.com. Start” program. Daily Titan

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WILLIAM CAMARGO / Daily Titan Students line up at the newly opened Panda Express during the busy lunch-time hour to get their fix of asian cuisine.

Panda Express comes to the TSU Popular Chinese eatery replaces Busy Bee in an effort to draw more students. CYNTHIA RODRIGUEZ Daily Titan

Chinese food has always been a dining option for Cal State Fullerton students, but Busy Bee is no longer busy feeding students. Panda Express has replaced Busy Bee in providing students with what some are calling “better Chinese food.” “I like it because it has more variety,” said Armenia Garcia, 21, a human services major. “I like the orange chicken (from Panda Express) better.” Tony Lynch, director of Campus Dining, said that because Busy Bee was not a recognizable name, Auxiliary Services Corporation and Associated Students Inc. worked together to bring in a national Chinese cuisine brand to the Titan Student Union that would be accepted by the students. Surveys collected over the years by the TSU voted Panda Express as the students’ favorite Chinese restaurant. Lynch said that a favorable bottom line of increased profits are expected to rise right along with customer satisfaction. So far sales are looking good. “(Student reaction has been) extremely, extremely positive just in the

few days it has been open for business,” Lynch said. Even if the food does taste better, Nathan Marton, 19, a business major, isn’t too thrilled about the price increase. “The orange chicken is better, but it’s more expensive,” Marton said. Noor Rawas, 19, a biology major, recognizes that Panda Express is more expensive, but she figures it averages itself out compared to other restaurants on campus. “You still end up paying $7 or $8,” Rawas said. “Because of the quality of the food, it doesn’t really matter to me.” The majority of students disliked Busy Bee and are happy to see the change this semester. But for Kacey Magsino, 20, a communications therapy major, Busy Bee wasn’t so bad. “A lot of people weren’t used to Busy Bee, so I can see why most people are kind of turned off ... because it’s not that popular,” Magsino said. “But there were some days when they would be pretty good.” Panda Express is widely noted as the leader in its market sector and can now be found next to Green Burrito in the TSU. If there is one thing that students will agree on, it is that the orange chicken is worth trying.

LUCIO VILLA / Daily Titan Members of the community and students from Cal State Fullerton gathered at the Fullerton Public Library to take part in the discussion about Hispanics in Orange County.

Chicano history promoted

CSUF’s Chicana and Chicano Studies Department debuts its lecture series at Fullerton Library

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Cal State Fullerton’s Chicana and Chicano Studies Department is taking education about Hispanic history out of the classroom and right to Fullerton’s front door with “Gustavo’s Awesome Lecture Series!” The series created by Gustavo Arellano, managing editor of OC Weekly and part-time lecturer of Chicana and Chicano studies at CSUF, kicked off last Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Hunt branch of the

Fullerton Public Library. The event featured a reading of “The Mexican OC” by the Breath of Fire Latina Theater Ensemble. The purpose of the lecture series is to bring Orange County Hispanic art and history to the people. Several local artists will be giving readings, lectures and previews of their work to the public through this educational series. “It is essential to get (this information) out of lecture halls and newspapers and to the public,” said Arellano. “The Mexican OC” play, written in 2006, is a dramatic retelling of some of the key moments about

Nursing students recieve $10,000 scholarship FLOR EDWARDS Daily Titan

Eight graduate students working toward their Master of Science in nursing were each awarded a $10,000 scholarship from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the American Association of Colleges of Nursing Awards. In recent years, California has witnessed a growing shortage of nurses. Cal State Fullerton introduced its accelerated entry-level master’s nursing program (EL-MSN) in fall 2008 in order to meet the demand for more nurses. The university must raise supplemental external funds to pay for expenses not covered by core state funding. According to Mary Wickman, coordinator of the pre-licensure nursing program at CSUF, financial hardship or other changes in personal circumstances related to financial difficulties are the primary reason for students not completing the nursing program. “The cost of educating nurses is considerably greater than the cost of educating other, non-nursing students due to heavy lab/clinical requirements and small class size,” Wickman said. Boudsakhone Sundara, a graduate nursing student who was a recipient of the RWJF award last year, said she was ecstatic to have received this level of financial help and assistance. “The grant amount in itself was

tremendously helpful and went to pay for two semesters worth of tuition payment, my daughter’s preschool fees for fall 2009, and a new laptop computer for me,” Sundara said. The New Careers in Nursing Scholarship Program is designed to help students from unrepresented or disadvantaged backgrounds. CSUF is one of 64 campuses and the only CSU to receive the award. Erin Avalos, another recipient of this year’s award, said the RWJF scholarship has been a great relief, providing her an opportunity to afford the ELMSN program. “I am paying for school completely on my own, so being offered this scholarship allowed me to fund my education with less loans,” Avalos said. Sundara said that one important aspect of the RWJF grant for her was the fact that it was unrestricted. She said often times grants come with so many conditions that dictate how recipients may spend the award that the hassle of fulfilling the grant obligations far outweigh the benefits of the award itself. “Making the award unrestricted certainly reflects the RWJ Foundation’s respect for me as an autonomous, independent-thinking adult. It indicates that they trusted me to know how best to spend that award money, whether it was for school or personal expenses.” This is CSUF’s second year receiving the award. They are applying for a third round next year.

MARK SAMALA / Daily Titan A nursing student practices techniques on a mock patient. Several students working toward their Master of Science in nursing were awarded a $10,000 scholarship.

Hispanics in Orange County history. Members of the original cast and volunteers read select scenes from the first act of the play, detailing the life of two main fictional characters, Debbie and Yolanda, and their personal journey into Hispanic history in Orange County. The narrative also included several stories about historical figures such as Modesta Avila and the struggles of Mexican immigrants of the early 20th century. Later, cast members from Breath of Fire held a discussion with CSUF lecturer of Chicana and Chicano studies Melissa Hidalgo. Several audience members also got in on the discussion, asking the cast questions, adding their own comments and thanking the cast members for taking such an active interest in Hispanic history and the community. “Art is so important. Regardless of what they take away, they can’t take away your creativity; they can’t shut you up,” said Alejandra Navarro, associate artistic director of Breath of Fire. “They can try, but they can’t take away what connects us. They can’t take away your soul.” The series makes an attempt to bring art, culture and connection

to the people of Orange County. The CSUF Chicana and Chicano Studies Department is taking an active interest in connecting the constituents of Orange County and watching their monetary distinctions and preconceived notions about Hispanics fall by the wayside as art and education shed light on what it truly means to be a Hispanic today. “Well, I’m here for the extra credit, but Chicano history is really interesting,” said Kimberly Maricio, 19, a child and adolescent studies major. “I’m ready to tune in and hear what (the lecturer has) to say.” Thus far the series is set to continue for at least the next six months, with one event scheduled every month until June. These free events will be presented near the end of each month at the Fullerton Public Library located on 353 W. Commonwealth Ave. “(This series will continue) until the Fullerton Library gets tired of us or until I die,” Arellano said. Additional information can be obtained by calling the CSUF Chicana and Chicano Studies Department, visiting the Fullerton Public Library or their website FullertonLibrary.org.

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Buildings will be ready for students and faculty to move into by the fall 2011 semester

basis and it will get funneled to the Students of Concern Committee and get reviewed by everybody on “We train very seriously with Ac- that committee,” King said. “It’s a tive Shooter Drill. It’s something program that I know is working very that, in our estimation, is worst-case well because it’s helping students. A scenario for what could happen on lot of times it’s about finding soluthe campus,” King said. “We always tions for them.” have to train for what is worst-case Students themselves also play a scenario and then hopefully we nev- key role in stopping violence before er have that situation, but should we it starts. “Students need to do their have it, we want to be as prepared part,” King said. “If they have any as possible to reconcerns that an spond.” individual may But campus harm themselves “We always have to train safety isn’t solely or others, they for what is worst-case scea reactionary need to bring it nario and then hopefully function of the to our attention. we never have that situapolice departAnd it doesn’t ment. Instihave to be to our tion, but should we have it, tutions all attention, it can we want to be as prepared over campus be anyone on the as possible to respond.” are working tocampus.” - Judi King gether to proServices are Chief of CSUF Police actively avoid also in place on violence before campus to conit happens. This tact students dicoordinated effort is known as the rectly in the unfortunate event that Students of Concern Committee. violence does take place. Updating “Basically that group was set up student contact information in the kind of in response to the Virginia Student Portal is vital for the univerTech situation,” King said. Coordi- sity to be able to get in touch with nation between the campus police students quickly, said Sue Fisher, the department, student housing, Stu- emergency management coordinadent Counseling and Psychological tor at the University Police DepartServices and many more campus in- ment. stitutions provides an opportunity “The University Police, through to intervene in difficult situations these campus databases, is able to for students before it’s too late. get emergency messages to students “Contact anybody on campus through text, voicemail and e-mail,” that deals with students on a regular Fisher said. ...Continued from page 1

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Cal State Fullerton will complete a $142 million five-story complex project built for undergraduate students who choose to live in a more community-type environment on campus. The dorms will be ready for students to move into by the fall 2011 semester. According to the Institutional Research Analytical Studies, the number of students enrolled in 2010 was 35,590. Of that enrollment number, only 832 students lived on campus. Now the new student housing will have room available for 1,064 students. “This project was planned in 2005, and the goal is to occupy five dorm buildings,” Project Manager Steve Chamberlen said. “The building will be completed by the end of May 2011. By the end of August 2011, 1,064 students will occupy the new building.” Fred Lipscomb, the university’s new director of Housing Services and Residence Life, is here to reshape CSUF’s residential community. He feels this project will create a sense of belonging for a student campus community. According to CalState.Fullerton.edu/Spotlight, the new housing project, which was built with non-state monies, will have a convenience store, central dining commons and double occupancy rooms. There will be a new 565-seat “Gastronome” dining facility with indoor-outdoor seating and fire pit, and will have a wood-burning oven and buffet-style service.

Photographs By NURAN ALTEIR / for the Daily Titan LEFT: David Gonzalez, a PCI construction worker, prepares to paint CSUF’s newest cafeteria, which will be finished in May 2011. RIGHT: Construction continues on the new dorms. The project , started in 2005, costs $142 million.

The project is expected to earn LEED Gold certification by the U.S. Green Building Council for using “green” or sustainability principles in the design, construction and operation, consistent with the university’s efforts to create a more energy-efficient, sustainable campus. There will be two facultyin-residence apartments, two more residential community coordinator apartments, study and recreation rooms on each floor and conference rooms. Lipscomb expressed that the completion of this project will dramatically change life on campus for students that live here. “(It will) change the culture of the campus and make it a more vibrant community. The facility will bring students together at meal times and allow them to develop more friendships,” Lipscomb said. Terrie Tran, residential community coordinator said that there are many opportunities for students to enrich their résumés by signing on to become a resident adviser. An RA would live in the student housing

and receive free room and board. “The resident adviser position is a well-respected student leader position,” Tran said. “The benefits to taking on this position will allow for a variety of leadership opportunities, the ability to mentor and develop relationships with peers. It is a great way to get involved with campus staff and faculty.” They are currently accepting applications online at Fullerton.edu/ Housing/RASelection.htm. Some students have a different outlook on the new student housing project. Crystal Ferber, 21, a senior political science major, expresses her feelings about the project. “I feel like school is already too expensive, and it’s becoming more like an ITT Tech school. We need more humanities classes, not a new recreation center or parking structure, or use the money for this project to disperse to students who are struggling financially as a commuter,” Ferber said. Other students have felt that no matter what new amenities are

added to the student community of the school, it will never be socially stimulating. Some of the students prefer to just accept the school for what it is and has been. Ryan Donberg, 24, a sophmore English major , expresses his thoughts about the new housing. “I think Fullerton is bland and has nothing to offer me socially. I would not live in the dorms.”

DORMS: Students given new opportunity for housing ...Continued from page 1 Another choice for food on campus will be added, but the difference for this one is students get to choose between a meal plan or pay at the door. “I know some people who live 30 minutes away, which is like an hour in traffic,” said Heather Fullerton, who works in the Housing Office and is a second-year pre-nursing student. “By going to events, you meet more people and get more of

a college experience. You’re not just driving to class then driving back home.” Aside from the convenience of living on campus, other students find that dorm life enables them to get better connected to other students. “It has totally changed my college experience,” said Amy Schultz, a sophomore resident adviser who was a commuter student last year. “Living in the dorms, it’s easier to get connected to people, easier to find people in your major and older

people in the major who are able to mentor you.” Hawkins is hopeful that the new dorms will dramatically change the atmosphere at CSUF. “I just really hope students take advantage of what housing has to offer; it’s more than just getting an apartment. There are all the services and events. Those go on throughout the week and the weekend. It’s going to be a really thriving community, especially once we get the dining hall open and there is that center of activity,” Hawkins said.

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Should the “N-word” be censored in newer publications of Huckleberry Finn? Despite being opposed to the word, censoring is never acceptable CARMEN VARNER Daily Titan

I hate the forbidden N-word. Typing it or even saying the word in my head makes me cringe. However, I do not advocate the censorship of the word “nigger” from Huckleberry Finn. Removing the word from the book is completely ridiculous. The thought of censoring a book gives me the heebie-jeebies. This is America, for heaven’s sake. This is the 21st century; we should not be censoring books. Porn is readily available for young children to view on their home computers, so the word “nigger” doesn’t seem like such a huge issue to me. It is not a pleasant word, obviously, but this is classic literature we are talking about here. Why censor it? Americans are always ranting and raving about the abundance of censorship, so censoring a novel seems like a step in the wrong direction. The book is not advocating the use of the taboo word, because it was so long ago. Mark Twain wrote this book in

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1884. That was a long time ago. Times change. This book was written in a time when it was not unusual to have such blatant stereotypical views. People aren’t calling each other “niggers” all day anymore… well, not everyone. Actually, when I hear people say it, they use the word “nigga,” not the Nword, which seems a bit more casual with less of a racist undertone. Kathleen Parker from the Washington Post said that when blacks use the N-word, they say it to reclaim the word and make it their own by taking out the negative connotation that white men put on it back in the day. In the end, this word is gross to me. It is not something I would ever want to come out of my mouth. As Americans, we have the right to say what we want; our forefathers established the First Amendment for us to be able to speak freely. Regardless if someone likes what I have to say, I can, for the most part (as long as it isn’t libel), say anything I want to. Twain also has the right to speak his mind, even if he repeatedly writes the offensive N-word in his novel. Whatever his

literary mind wants to write, he may write. I don’t agree with the usage of the N-word. In fact, I am appalled when I hear it, especially in recent news such as the Dr. Laura situation when she had the nerve to say the N-word on air in front of all her

listeners. Dr. Laura is a current issue. A book written over 100 years ago with the N-word is old news. Let’s worry about something else. Let’s draw our attention elsewhere. There are plenty of actual problems to focus on. Truthfully, I would crack up at the thought of someone wasting their time censoring Huckleberry Finn.

Racial slurs should not be tolerated – even in classic texts AMY LEADBETTER Daily Titan

Being faithful to the dialects of those who lived over a century ago does not justify the use of a word that is now undeniably one of the worst

racial slurs muttered. Mark Twain’s Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, published in 1884, is one of America’s classic novels that has been criticized for its use of the word “nigger” and the stigma that surrounds it. While it is a narrative that is studied by grade students, confusion arises when they are forced to read a

word, seen 219 times in Huck Finn, that they have repeatedly been taught is a derogatory word. Consequently, many schools have banned the novel from being read by their students. In an article on PublishersWeekly. com titled “Upcoming NewSouth ‘Huck Finn’ Eliminates the ‘N’ Word,” Marc Shultz quotes Twain scholar Alan Gribben as saying, “This is not an effort to render ‘Tom Sawyer’ and ‘Huckleberry Finn’ colorblind… Race matters in these books. It’s a matter of how you express that in the 21st century.” Gribben had become increasingly aware of the N-word’s jarring effect through his daughter. “One of her best friends was an African-American girl. She loathed the book, could barely read it.” By censoring the N-word in newer publications and replacing it with the word “slave,” we are not eliminating nor are we denying history. We are simply modifying a word that has become intolerable in today’s society. This does not demean the book’s content nor its overall message. Huckleberry Finn is a riveting story that sings with authenticity of

what life was like for both blacks and whites during that time period. It is a story that captures the essence of the South. Its narrative clearly reflects the way of life and a vocabulary that were so commonplace in the late 19th century. Not only is segregation between the two races portrayed in this novel, but also the outright system of “master and slave” that has been a very important aspect of American history. Those who believe that the Nword should continue to be included in literature in order to capture such elements are being far too shortsighted and are really missing the point. For the purpose of allowing younger students to read this book without the controversial “ban” that many schools have placed and the squeamish reflexes that the word provokes, the question of replacing one word should be of little debate. In interchanging the word slave for the N-word, one is not losing the message of what the time period was about and more importantly the racism that existed. Because while the N-word was a part of that culture, that word does not belong in our society today.

Only the facts, Mr. President, please SARAH FERNANDEZ Daily Titan

The State of the Union address on Tuesday night was chock-full of ideas and proposals for “winning the future,” along with excuses as to why we have done nothing economically productive since President Barack Obama has been in office. However, as the old saying goes, “Fool me once, shame on you—fool me twice, shame on me.” Despite the pomp and circumstance that the occasion brings to the viewers, it was hard to forget what has taken place in two short years. The changes have been phenomenal - not necessarily in the positive for everyone. To be fair, the economy was on the verge of collapse prior to the time Obama took office, and the bailout deals caused more harm than good

since they have now added to the national debt, which will result in higher taxes for the people in the future. Companies are now either part of the federal government or they have left the country for places where labor costs are not as expensive. The president promised “shovel-ready jobs” when the bailouts were put into place. Excuse me, Mr. President, but in the words of Mike Devine of RedState.com, “The ground was ready to be shoveled in 2009.” High unemployment has become the “new normal” and will inevitably require those workers coming up the ranks to rethink their dreams and expectations for the future. That’s definitely change, but maybe not the change that everyone was seeking when that slogan was first pitched during the presidential election. The president spoke about other nations, such as China and their economic prosperity. He urged American citizens to accept the changes that have

taken place and to challenge themselves to work within these new parameters. Citing “revolution in technology,” the workforce will evolve into a science and engineeringbased environment, which will require students to embrace the math and sciences in their education. Coupled with this, more teachers will be required to take on this new assignment to prepare American workers for the future. Emphasis in the math and sciences is a great start, but how does this work for those who have different career aspirations (i.e., artist, farmer, mechanic, etc.)? In America, the workforce is changing for the future. As for other countries, particularly those who have seen recent economic success, is the workforce changing too? Who is doing the production and manufacturing in the world? Why is it acceptable and profitable for these countries to continue to have a commercial/industrial segment of their economy and not the United States? This is, forgive the pun, the trillion dollar question.

Obama also cited the success of famous Americans and businesses as encouragement for the future. He said we are the nation of Edison, the Wright brothers, of Google and Facebook. As the well-known abrasive writer Ann Coulter wrote on her website, “The government outlawed Edison’s great invention, made the Wright brothers’ air travel insufferable, filed anti-trust charges against Microsoft and made cars too expensive to drive by prohibiting oil exploration and right now – at this very minute – is desperately trying to regulate the Internet.” We all realize that the State of the Union address is a cheer-leading, “go team,” type of speech. It is meant to inspire, encourage and give hope for the future of our nation. The words were lofty, but the reality of what has taken place cannot be denied. As an American, I am always hopeful for the future. It is my future too.

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Cartoon: A typical day at CSUF

Literature of Life by KURT TELLEZ

“Read ‘em and Weep”

Mania Forty thousand bees are swarming on the hive A miracle to stay sane on the daily drive Freeway arteries pile on the worker bees Many rush for the hives in the Nutwood trees Acts of kindness are rarely found Those that offer fall dead to the ground Not enough spaces for them all Lines are close like prison walls They bought the stall for many dollars But dare not be misled There’s money made on every scholar A charge for every head The bus is free when you enroll A clever joke because you see A program cut beyond control Waits at stops eternally Selling spots that don’t exist The queen bee still is fed You’re parking on the waiting list Mania widespread

À la Mode by GABRIELLE ABUTOM

“Served with a Side of ...”

My beef with parking I’ve decided to start parking in President Milton Gordon’s garage. I’m sure he’d understand my frustration. See, I’ve probably spent a year of my life waiting for a parking spot. It’s safe to say I spend more time trying to get to class than I spend inside the classroom. When parking starts affecting grades, shit gets real. It should not be this hard to get to class. According to Fullerton.edu, 35,590 students were enrolled in the fall semester of 2010. According to the Los Angeles Times, nearly 95 percent of those

students arrive every day by car. That’s 32,031 students driving to school. According to our school website, there are 11,090 parking spots including the new structure in Lot E. I’m not great with numbers, but 11,090 parking spots for 32,031 commuting students sounds a little off. Where do the other 20,941 cars go? Either Gordon can’t count, or he just doesn’t care. The CSUF Budget Report lists under the university revenue budget (for the fiscal year of 2009 to 2010): Parking funds: $8,319,000, parking fines and forfeitures: $1,393,000.

I stared at the budget for a while, examining charts and graphs, looking up words I’ve managed to avoid my entire college career like “revenue budget” and “expenditure report.” (Side note: 68 percent of the reason I chose my journalism major is to avoid math classes. Don’t ask how I calculated that, just accept it.) So I pulled out my calculator and attempted to understand the budget in the simplest way possible. If a parking permit costs $220 and there are 11,090 of them, the school should be making around $4,879,600 per academic year from selling parking permits alone. Since the parking fund is listed as $8,319,000, the school is selling over 15,600 parking permits (per academic year) for spots that do not exist. How thoughtful. The LA Times reports our school collected more than $1.275 million in parking tickets from students, visitors and even faculty members. Where is the money going? According to the school website, 38 percent of the total revenue was allocated to operating expenses (including department employee salaries and benefits). How about using the money to

create more parking spaces? Light bulb. The school website also suggests alternate means of transportation. Examples: carpool or take the train, then take the bus from the train station to school... meh. Too difficult. I want to be able to drive from my house which is only 15 minutes away, find a parking spot in five minutes, then get to class on time. Is that too much to ask? I shouldn’t be jumping hurdles and passing obstacle courses to get to school every day. It’s ridiculous. What can we do? Stop buying parking permits! Buying one does not guarantee a spot. My solution: Walk, don’t wait. I park in the neighborhoods around the campus and take the 15 to 20 minute walk to class; it’s faster than circling the parking lots, and it saves $440 a year. I also see people parking along Commonwealth Avenue, taking bikes out of their trunks and cycling to school. At this point, if I can’t find a parking spot less than a 15-minute walk away from campus, I just turn around and drive back home. It’s getting old; I’m over it. And after I park in Gordon’s garage, we can carpool to school.

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Iceland: Winter idyll KATIE EVANS Daily Titan

We pushed through crowds of suited men and scantily clad, railthin women in quirky, brightly-hued stockings, the only hint of color in a sea of black and gray garments. To any Southern Californian, a snapshot might seem to depict a model casting call in Downtown San Diego on a warm evening, oddly located at a dive bar with loads of drunk women exclaiming how intoxicated they are. In reality, it was 4 a.m. on New Year’s Day in Reykjavík, Iceland, where the locals gathered for the average weekend rúntur, or pub crawl, when bars stay open until 6 a.m. The temperature was a crisp and windy 30 degrees Fahrenheit, revealed only by the chill-bitten fingertips and cheeks. After all, it would not be kúl (say it aloud) to dress for the weather - a surefire way to pick out a tourist in a crowd. Iceland is known around Europe for its explosive New Year’s celebrations. Families gather for traditional, gigantic bonfires on the coastline or in fields (safe only because the dried, overgrown grass is covered in frost) earlier in the evening. Around 11 p.m., the fireworks begin and continue through the night and into the morning, lighting up the sky for miles along the horizon. Starting around $2 and ranging up to $50, everyone can afford and purchase firecrackers. It is not unusual to see a 5-year-old running around with a sparkler larger than his or her body. Before we left for the isolated island, friends and relatives hounded my friends and me for weeks, exclaiming things like, “Iceland? In the winter? Are you crazy?” and “What is there to do besides play in the snow? And talk about Björk?” These assumptions are expected. With a name like “Iceland,” given because a Norwegian Viking did not particularly like the place at first (though he later moved there after changing his mind), it is understand-

able to speculate these things. They are not altogether true, however. Hardly anyone looks or acts like Björk, or even listens to her music (or Sigur Rós, because they are far too mainstream). People do not really eat raw, fermented shark (hakarl) very often (although lamb testicles and pickled whale fat are more common). The economy is not suffering as greatly as everyone thinks. The temperature in the middle of the night in the dead of winter can get down to 10 degrees Fahrenheit, but it usually remains between 30 and 40 degrees. It snowed only twice in my two-week-long stay, and ice is surprisingly difficult to find (though if you wish to chill a drink, leaving it outside for 20 minutes is sufficient). It is light out for longer than four hours in the winter, and there is some nighttime in summer. Oh, and no one really talks about the existence of elves or gnomes. A few of the assumptions are correct, though. A vast majority of land on the island is made up of hard, porous volcanic rock. However, since it is covered in a soft, green moss, the views appear to be plains of grass. Additionally, the people in Iceland are almost all friendly and all speak English (I say “almost” because of the drunk woman who yelled at me in Icelandic for no apparent reason while in line for the restroom). Also, Icelanders do love their hot dog stands (especially the one that Bill Clinton famously went to), which sell hot dogs made of lamb, covered in remolaði sauce, fried onions, sweet mustard, ketchup and occasionally potato salad. Iceland offers a large array of tourist attractions and hidden gems. Its capital, Reykjavík, is rather small and delicate, with no skyscrapers and instead, two or three-story buildings with brightly painted roofs and walls, all along a mountainous backdrop. Between banks and tourist shops are Thai restaurants and a soul club, Bakkus, that plays ‘70s R&B exclusively. Adjacent to Bakkus is a music venue similar to the Detroit Bar that hosts drone metal bands. Across the street is Nonnabiti, a sandwich

shop that sells “boats” as opposed to “subs,” late into the evening during the pub-crawl. Outside of the capital, isolated groups of houses are speckled around, scattered between assorted natural phenomena, such as geysers, hot springs, waterfalls (literally everywhere), glaciers, sinkholes and bodies of water (frozen if you go in the winter). Aurora borealis, the northern lights, can be viewed occasionally in winter due to the lack of light pollution and proximity to the Arctic Circle. Despite the rumors, Iceland is a hospitable and welcoming island getaway unlike any other. After a couple of days, the wind chill and horizontal rain become commonplace, as does the ability to walk around town and spy the familiar faces of last night’s small-town drinking partners.

KATIE EVANS / Daily Titan Geysir, Iceland’s most famous geyser, erupts every five minutes. To view it, visitors stand only feet away behind a rope on slick, icy rock.

Acting V.P. of Student Affairs assists minorities JESSICA MCCOY Daily Titan

Growing up in Pomona during a time where the importance of education was crucial, Silas H. Abrego explained that there was very little encouragement for minorities to pursue higher education, and the options for minorities were either joining the military or work. Abrego joined the military at the age of 17; after the military, he worked in construction and started community college at 22. His first goal was to become a school teacher and that’s why he pursued industrial arts. Through his student activism at Cal State Long Beach, his goals changed. What he saw in high school was that certain students were not given the opportunity for higher education, and that became his goal: to see all students have the opportunity to become someone. He wanted to knock down barriers for students to allow them to succeed or fail, but at least have the opportunity. Much of his work today still carries the same themes. “Education is the way out of poverty, improves neighborhoods, civil engagement, education is key,” said Abrego. After receiving his bachelor’s degree, Abrego continued his education by receiving his master’s and doctorate in education from USC. Throughout his

career he has accomplished many things, but he wants to continue his work in higher education. Abrego feels strongly about advocating for students. He credits a lot of his experiences that he had as a student leader in the ‘60s. He was very active in MEChA, which helped shape his leadership skills and be aware of the issues to access to higher education. “We worked hard to diversify the students’ demographics; we helped the curriculum be more relevant to students and provided all students a college environment that was productive to learning,” Abrego said. “Dr. Abrego has over 40 years of leadership experience in higher education. One of Dr. Abrego’s strengths that he brings to his position is his ability to fundraise and bring outside monies to CSUF. He has a long history by writing grants and networking with community and corporate organizations,” said Janette Hyder, EOP counselor in regards to if he is the right person for the position. “His second strength is his strong advocacy of students. Many students on campus have benefited from scholarships he has fundraised through the years.” Jeremiah Moore, assistant to the vice president for Student Affairs, agreed that he is a good fit. “Dr. Abrego will do well in this position because he encourages development of positive interaction among students and a sense of community within the institution,” said Moore. “In addition, he advo-

cated and directs actions and efforts, which create ethnically diverse and culturally rich environments for students.” In the time that Abrego will be in this position, he has a lot that he wants to accomplish. He wants to continue to support the students’ progress toward their educational goals. He does not only want to see students admitted to Cal State Fullerton, but also graduate. He wants to work very closely with the academic side and provide support for students outside the classroom, such as supplemental structuring, housing, counseling and financial aid. Lastly, he wants to attempt to prepare students to be eligible to pursue graduate school or professional school after completing their bachelor’s. Students believe that he will do a great job as well. “As an immigrant student and former AB540 student, I am positive and hopeful to know that Dr. Abrego will bring more financial assistance and will create and/or open more programs to benefit underrepresented and undocumented students from our communities,” said Carlos A. Reyes, a human services major. Abrego has held several positions on this campus such as director of Student Academic Services, director of University Outreach Services and associate vice president of Student Affairs. In the years that Abrego has been here, he has seen the tremendous demographic changes in our students, and he thinks that it has added value to our institution.

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Archery, a serene and safe sport The Archers of Cal State Fullerton athletic club utilizes a Korean “straight mind, straight body” style of shooting to promote a relaxed and safe environment AMY LEADBETTER Daily Titan

IAN VERGARA / For the Daily Titan Carlos Pacheco, member of the Archers of Cal State Fullerton, prepares his equipment for archery practice. The Archers of CSUF use a Korean-style archery shoot, which promotes formality and a proper mental attitude.

If you were to stumble upon the track field on a Friday night, you might find its occupants amidst a chout shot - a row of archers standing in a straight line, equalized. Holding a synchronized aim, a command is given and arrows are launched toward a $20 bill the coach has placed on the bull’s eye, equivalent to the size of a penny, positioned nearly half a football field away. Chances are you won’t be able to “stumble” upon the club in action because, for obvious reasons, school policy requires the gate to be locked during practices. Cory Bodda, a human services major, has been with the archery team since fall of 2006, longer than anyone else in the club. When confessing about what goes on behind those locked doors he said, “People are scared of archery because it is a sport that uses deadly weapons. They don’t realize that once you are on the field it is actually a very safe and calm environment.” The club meets two nights a week for a total of six hours. Not only are archers focused and relaxed while they shoot, they spend the first 20 minutes of the meeting stretching and destressing from their daily lives. The Archers of Cal State Fullerton use a Korean-style archery shoot. In Korean archery, formality is everything and mental attitude is very important. An essen-

tial precept in Korean archery is “straight mind, straight body.” The Korean etiquette creates maximum stabilization in the body by putting the majority of focus on the torso, which ultimately helps pull the wind of the bow, creating an enhanced, more consistent shot. Ian Vergara, a computer science major, said that 90 percent of archery is mental. Joining the club has not only helped him improve his aim and

Once you shoot an arrow, you can’t change what happened. And when you’re onto your next arrow, you can’t focus on the last shot because it doesn’t matter anymore.

-Cory Bodda Archers of CSUF member

technique, it has also benefited him outside the field. “The environment during practice is very stress-free. You are completely relaxed and focused. Shooting serves as a release. Since

I have joined the archery club, I have become more focused, calm and peaceful in any element,” said Vergara. One of the concepts the sport has taught both Bodda and Vergara is to not dwell on the past and to focus on one thing at a time, to live in the here and now. “Once you shoot an arrow, you can’t change what happened. And when you’re onto your next arrow, you can’t focus on the last shot because it doesn’t matter anymore. What’s done is done,” Bodda said. Ryan Hamilton, a geography major and president of Archers of CSUF, said that there is a lot of sports psychology that goes into archery. “Archery is a unique sport open to all kinds of people, even those with disabilities,” said Hamilton, the message he wished to convey to those thinking about joining the club. The archery club welcomes all students, beginners and experts alike. No prior experience is required to join. The club provides equipment for newcomers who want to try it out. Practices are held on Friday and Saturday nights on the track field from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. For further information, you can e-mail the club at Archery. CSUF@gmail.com or check out their Facebook page: The Archers of CSUF. Because the club is a part of the Sports Club Inter-Club Council, there is a $35 fee to sign up and a club due of $15 per semester, which, according to Vergara, is the cheapest way to locally experience archery.

New interim dean: Healthy lifestyles to College of Health Shari McMahan was named the leader of the College of Health and Human Development and hopes to become the permanent dean MARITZA VELAZQUEZ Daily Titan

Sitting in her sixth-floor office, an enthusiastic mother of two excitedly spoke about her new position, focusing on the importance of teamwork between all of those involved in the college in order to get the job done. It may not be permanent just yet, but Shari McMahan is already filling big shoes as the leader of Cal State Fullerton’s College of Health and Human Development. The Fullerton resident took the reins on Jan. 3 as interim dean of the college, which is comprised of six departments and nearly 300 faculty and staff members. “For any college, this is one of the most important appointments that one makes. They’re the leader of the college and work strongly with faculty to develop the college and the department programs to meet the future needs of students,” said Steven Murray, CSUF vice president of Academic Affairs. McMahan’s selection follows the retirement of former Dean Roberta Rikli, who had a 38-year career at CSUF. But it’s not only the job that’s attractive to the 47-year-old McMahan. It’s also the people she works with every day. “The relationships as a group, we form a strong vision for the future of the college. That’s one of the best parts,” said McMahan. McMahan formerly served as chair and professor of the Health Science Department and earned her doctorate in social ecology from UC Irvine. “Shari is an outstanding person for this position,” Murray said. “She’s wellrespected, and she’s compiled a great record.” McMahan serves as director for the college’s Center for the Promotion of Healthy Lifestyles and Obesity Prevention, a community-based organization that promotes healthy eating and physical activity for children. “It is to develop programs that

would promote physical activity and make activity and healthy eating fun,” McMahan said. Through one program, it focuses on the city of Santa Ana, which has among the highest risks of obesity in California, she said. McMahan said environment shapes behavior, so one aim of the center is to promote activity in an area that doesn’t have any parks or open spaces. On weekends, the center brings a bus filled with hula hoops, games and activities designed to get children moving. “It’s programs like this that say you don’t need a facility to make activity happen,” McMahan said. CSUF graduate student Jordan Aquino, who has known McMahan for about five years, said he admires her enthusiasm and energy.

ship class and one of his assignments required him to interview a leader. “We went for a walk around campus, and I had the opportunity to ask her about her journey and that whole experience of seeing what she was like and went through and her struggles and triumphs. I got to use her experience and apply that to me,” Aquino said. McMahan plans to apply for a permanent position as dean, she said. The university will conduct a national search, and interviews with candidates are planned for late spring.

The relationships as a group, we form a strong vision for the future of the college. -Shari McMahan Leader of the College of Health and Human Development

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Steve Aoki rocks Sutra FRANCES LEE Daily Titan

Music reverberated off the floors last Thursday when world-renowned house DJ Steve Aoki Kid Millionaire performed at Sutra Lounge in Costa Mesa. Known for his ingenious blend of house and mainstream music, Aoki lead a packed house into a frenzy into

the wee hours of the morning. Aoki, born in Miami and raised in Newport Beach, performed a solid two-hours and introduced dub step into his set. Dub step is a new form of house music that is a grittier version of electronic house and is gaining popularity throughout the industry. Dub step music is difficult to perform because of the intense amount of bass that is required to reach its full effect.

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Backed by a wall of neon lights and surrounded by an intense light show that followed his music, the energy in the room was at its peak throughout the night. The entire house was on their feet and dancing simultaneously to the beats of his music. A line was around the corner all night long for patrons to get in, but entry was not guaranteed. Even the VIP areas were packed to the brim. None of the patrons seemed to mind the crowds as drinks were flowing and the music was blaring. The crowd stayed intact until his last song and everyone was reluctant to leave the venue because they were hoping for another performance. Although the drinks were expensive and the venue was at capacity, the experience of witnessing a new genre of music being introduced to Orange County was breathtaking. Not only does Aoki create addicting music, he creates an atmosphere that only intensifies over time. Through the use of turntables and a laptop, Aoki turned the Orange County nightclub into a whirlwind of beats and bass that literally kept everyone on their feet until the last note. Definitely worth the wait.

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Singing from the soul

Event Chuck Ragan at Slidebar

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Chuck Ragan drew in a full house at the Slidebar in Downtown Fullerton Wednesday, Jan. 26. At 11 p.m. the lights dimmed and Ragan took to the stage. As Ragan took a few moments to grab his guitar and place his harmonica around his neck, two men with a stand-up bass and violin joined him on stage. Seconds later the trio introduced themselves, causing a wave of cheers. Throughout the hour, Ragan took on more of a country-folk route, playing a variety of all-time favorites from several of his albums. Songs ranged from bluegrass “Coal Tattoo” to country rock “Glory.” He even pulled out

an old Hot Water Music song, “Jack of All Trades,” which had fans in a joyous uproar. He also performed “Rotterdam” off his album Gold Country, which had nearly everyone singing along in unison. The crowd mimicked the lyrics in a fashion that resembled a pub in London or Dublin. The atmosphere was of merriment brewed by a crowd of fans that had punk and folk etched into their hearts. For those who don’t think that a show comprised of guitar, stand-up bass and violin can rock out, this night would have proven them wrong. With Ragan’s sandpaper growl and accompaniment of vigorous violin melodies, thumping bass lines and charged guitar strumming, every song had fans shuffling their feet in place and nodding their heads to a steady beat. As the show progressed, shout-outs were dedicated to family and friends in the crowd, as well as the essential love

song written for his wife. Although the setting of the night wasn’t suited for an inch of romance, with dedications the performance became a much more intimate and shared personal experience. He also announced that a new album is in the last stages of the recording process and will be due out sometime in March - good news to all fans. Not one moment throughout the night was monotonous or had me drifting out into the dull lands of boredom, and for several reasons. One being that I am a fan of Mr. Ragan and two, he could really generate song after song that carried variety in each one, whether it was something obvious like a tempo change or something complex like the melody. I doubt my enjoyment of the show was in part due to the lack of oxygen to my head, giving a faint feeling of being on a leafy green substance, but was purely due to what is simply put as “good music.”

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With a voice like an angel and the guitar skills of a bad-ass blues guitarist, Micah Brown is far from what you’d expect to find in Dana Point, California. While his voice resurrects the youth of artists like Amos Lee, Jack Johnson and Ben Harper, it also embodies the outlet of easylistening music that college students long for in mainstream America. His album Down Like Hail delivers seven equally amazing tracks that should not be labeled purely as blues. Rather, his style showcases a love of folk, rock and Americana twisted in a blues fashion. Listeners can enjoy Brown’s album even though his music sounds very similar to the likes of Jackie

Greene, Michael Dena and longdead local musician Shane Gooding. He makes it OK not to be completely original by delivering calm and pleasant tunes that showcase his musicianship talents well. While Down Like Hail won’t be on the Rolling Stone’s Top 100 albums anytime soon, it still is worth a few listens while road tripping across the nation or sitting in traffic on the way to school or work. However, it’s not fair to judge a local musician so harshly against the national endeavors of all musicianship in America. Rather as an Orange County resident, Brown is a God-send for supporters of homegrown music. This winter Brown is set to compete against local prodigy Danny Maika, as well as Justin Soileau, The Foxx & Da Hound and veteran Orange County Music Awards nominee Parker Macy Blues in the “Best Live Acoustic” showcase at the Gypsy Den in Santa Ana on Tuesday, Feb. 8th.

At the OCMA, rather than judging local artists on the production and arrangement of their albums, artists are judged solely on their live performances. It would not be a surprise if Brown and cMaika are the last two standing in a gun-slinging showdown of awesome guitar licks and fire-hot competition trying to win the spot of best acoustic performer. Furthermore, it’s a shame that the competition won’t emphasize the great production and multitracking of Brown’s album. In the harsh world of album reviews and ethical criticism, this album should not be overlooked as one of the best pieces of locally produced music. The gut and grit of Down Like Hail points to a promising career for Micah Brown with much potential as a twenty-something. Facebook.com/MicahBrownMusic

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PREVIEW: CSUF Theatre Department gets ready for a new season of shows

Upcoming shows Monday January 31 Steel Panther at House of Blues Hollywood

Monday January 31 Peter Bjorn & John at Bardot

Tuesday February 1 School of Seven Bells at Conga Room

Tuesday February 1 Ozzy Osbourne at Gibson Theatre MARK SAMALA / Daily Titan The Cal State Fullerton Theatre Deptarment begins construction for its spring 2011 season of stage shows. The season will consist of both plays and musicals.

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Footloose: The Musical The Little Theatre brings us the musical based off the 1984 movie starring Kevin Bacon. From March 25 through April 17, Footloose: The Musical tells of the small town of Beaumont where dancing and rock ‘n’ roll have been outlawed. A city high school student, Ren McCormack, moves to Beaumont and starts to rock their small-town world. This musical promises to have you dancing in the aisles. Footloose: The Musical is composed by Tom Snow, lyrics by Dean Pitchford, directed by Eve Himmelheber, musical direction by Mitchell Hanlon and choreography by William F. Lett. Showtimes: March 25 and 26, and April 7, 8, 9, 14, 15 and16 at 8 p.m. March 27 and April 9, 10, 16 and 17 at 2 p.m. Tickets go on sale March 14

The Idiot Box The Idiot Box, playing in the Young Theatre April 15 through May 1, is the story of six sitcom char-

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acters that come crashing into reality and start changing their lives forever. They learn lessons of sex, race, sexuality, love and this new world. Warning for mature audiences. The Idiot Box is by Michael Elyanow and directed by Dr. Joseph Arnold. Showtimes: April 15, 16, 21, 22, 23, 28, 29 and 30 at 8 p.m. April 17, 23, 24 and 30, May 1 at 2 p.m.

Wednesday February 2 Julieta Venegas at House of Blues Anaheim

Wednesday February 2 Little Dragon at UC Riverside

Tickets go on sale April 4.

Thursday February 3

The Spring Theatre In the Little Theatre April 28 through May 8 is The Spring Dance Theatre. The dancers take over the theater to give the performances of their lives. Come watch their own original creations; it would be a shame to miss. The show is coordinated by Gladys Kares. Showtimes: April 28, 29 and 30 and May 5, 6 and 7 at 8 p.m. and May 1 and 8 at 2 p.m. Tickets go on sale April 18. All single tickets are $10, $9 with the advance Titan discount, except for “Footloose: The Musical,” which is $20, $18 with the discount.

Yelawolf at Detroit Bar AMY LEADBETTER / Daily Titan Riders will compete at Angel Stadium in Anaheim on Feb. 5. This will be the second consecutive year that Monster Energy AMA Supercross will work with the Susan G. Komen for the Cure to help promote breast cancer awareness with the “Supercross Goes Pink.”

Supercross comes to Angel Stadium in Anaheim Angel Stadium will host the second annual “Supercross Goes Pink” Saturday, Feb. 5. The event will help raise breast cancer awareness. AMY LEADBETTER Daily Titan

Monster Energy AMA Supercross is coming back to Angel Stadium in Anaheim on Saturday, Feb. 5, for round four of the season. For the second year in a row, Monster Energy AMA Supercross is teaming up with the Susan G. Komen for the Cure to present “Supercross Goes Pink” and promote breast cancer awareness. As teams and riders undergo the pink theme, fans are encouraged to wear pink to show their support. Last year’s breast cancer awareness race was a huge success as the stadium lit up with pink beams. The fan-packed arena was sold out, and riders raced the track sporting pink helmets and gear. The points standing after Dodger Stadium, in one of the most competitive seasons yet, Monster Energy/Kawasaki’s Ryan Villopoto leads the points in the Premiere class over San Manuel/Yamaha’s James Stewart, who trails behind by a mere five points. In the Supercross Lites Western Region, Monster Energy/Pro

Circuit/Kawasaki’s Joshua Hansen currently leads by only four points over teammate Broc Tickle and leading seven over Troy Lee Designs/Lucas Oil/Honda’s Cole Seely. With the competition at its peak, this is promised to be an exciting race. The Pit Party will take place outside the stadium before the racing begins. Fans have the opportunity to walk around the stationed rigs to get a firsthand look at the different teams and vendors, purchase merchandise, meet riders and get autographs. The pits are open from noon to 6 p.m. You can buy a pit pass at the box office when purchasing your ticket or bring an empty Monster Energy can at the pit entrance for free access. Racing starts at 7 p.m. but doors open at 12:30 p.m. for spectators to come watch qualifying and practice. If you can’t make it, the race will be broadcast on SPEED TV on Feb. 6 at 6 p.m.

Friday February 4 Interpol with School of Seven Bells at UCSB Event Center

Friday February 4 Miguel Atwood-Ferguson with special guests Gaslamp Killer at the Natural History Museum in Los Angeles

Friday February 4 Tennis at Echo

Saturday February 5 Quiet Riot at Galaxy Theatre Santa Ana

Saturday February 5 JFK of MSTRKRFT at City National Grove of Anaheim

Sunday February 6 H2O at Roxy Theatre

Sunday February 6 Cat Powers at The Music Box

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Detour reviews current films, classic albums and some of Orange County’s hottest shows

Album Legend by Bob Marley and the Wailers

CARMEN VARNER Daily Titan

We are very lucky to live in a society where we can listen to artists like Bob Marley, who create some of the most magnificent music on earth. Legend - The Best of Bob Marley and the Wailers, has 14 of the most recognized Marley jams recorded from 1972 to 1981. Legend is essential for anyone who appreciates reggae. Beginners to Marley’s music should also invest in this incredible album. The songs are real and the vocals are fabulous. “Is This Love” is the premier song of the album. It is the perfect choice to get anyone in a good mood. This is a tranquil jam the whole way

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through and will leave the listener feeling groovy with lyrics like, “I wanna love you and treat you right. I wanna love you every day and every night.” One of the best songs written in the entire universe of music is “Three Little Birds,” the fourth track. “Don’t worry about a thing, ‘cause every little thing gonna be alright” is a beneficial life mantra. Marley died young, but his memory lives on in this melody. Listen to the words behind the music, paying attention to their meaning. The lyrics to song No. 8, “One Love/People Get Ready,” are genuine, heart-warming and unique. Not only does it have a catchy harmony, but a positive message. The words proclaim a life of happiness and oneness with humanity, a theme found throughout the CD. The next track is very popular.

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Who could forget the infamous “I Shot the Sheriff?” Marley shot the sheriff, but not the deputy. He swears it was in self-defense. Everyone has heard it. Everyone knows how it goes, but it will never get old. The last track, “Jamming,” is an all-around awesome anthem. The jam, the beat, the words are soothing and simple. Experience the song with friends when stressed out and in need of a chill out. The Wailers are an integral part of this song and its majesty. Get jiggy to the beat and observe the meaning behind Marley’s words. The jams are wonderful, but the words are beautiful. For example, “One love. One heart. Let’s get together and feel all right,” are some powerful and well-written words for inspiration. Legend may be the title of the album, but Marley is the true legend.

Blue Valentine Courtesy of Walt Disney Pictures

Disney tangles viewers

JEANETTE CASTENADA Daily Titan

An avant-garde film tears through the ins and outs of marriage with emotional fortitude that can only be granted to its talented lead actors. Blue Valentine is a film that details the dissolution of a young couple’s marriage over the course of two days when their domestic disputes prove to be impossible to cope with. The film stars young Hollywood actors Michelle Williams as Cindy and Ryan Gosling as Dean, a married couple who are beyond comfortable in every aspect of their relationship. Dean paints houses for a living while Cindy works as a nurse at a local hospital. They have a young daughter, Frankie, played by darling newcomer Faith Wladyka. The couple appear to cycle through life constantly arguing over day-to-day things. From who left the dog’s gate open to which one of them will reserve a room for a much-needed romantic rendezvous, the twosome struggle desperately to keep their spark alive. Dean is a hopeless romantic who falls in love with Cindy immediately after meeting her. Like a child, he leaps into his love for her with eyes wide shut and hopes for the best. In opposition, Cindy is a skeptic when it comes to love and romance. At home with her parents, she gazes at their inability to speak affectionately to one another, copes with their heated arguments and asks herself why certain things like love cannot last forever. While Cindy is initially not excited to go out with Dean, his charming persuasion wins her over and they begin a loving courtship. After having a child and being married a few years, the couple notice that something has pushed them apart. Cindy wishes that Dean was more ambitious. Dean

Tangled

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Courtesy of Silverwood Films Ryan Gosling (left) and Michelle Williams (right) star as a young married couple trying to deal with the problems in their marriage. The film highlight is the struggles of the couple over two days as they learn the comfortableness they feel may be their downfall.

sees his family and providing for them as his life’s purpose. She’s restless. He’s content. The couple soon realize that their once passionate romance is at a standstill with little hope for revival. Shot with dark overtones and shaky camera effects, Director Derek Cianfrance produces an organic, do-it-yourself feel with his second dramatic film. To highlight the film’s pace, indie crooners Grizzly Bear contribute to the film’s poignant score. The film shifts back and forth in time, from the passionate beginnings of their romance to the disintegration of their relationship years later. The breaks in time can be difficult to follow at times, but overall it aids the story with graphic imagery and accentuates the emotional downturn its main characters have taken. Blue Valentine tells the tale of a couple who truly love one another, but wrestle with their love as both grow older. Gosling and Williams share enormous chemistry and both give powerful performanc-

es, most notably Williams, who proves she is worthy of her Oscar nomination in this gut-wrenching, courageous role. Truly moving and fiercely engaging, Blue Valentine is not soon forgotten. While the buzz about this movie is centered on its raw love scenes, that is only one layer of a film whose real love is captured and lost through the eyes of its two protagonists.

Rapunzel has artistic and singing skills we could all be jealous of, but she doesn’t have the one thing we do: freedom to explore. In Tangled, she can imagine that there is so much more out there to see and experience because of an enchanting nighttime event that happens only once a year in the far skies. Despite her entrapment, Rapunzel manages to keep up her cheery disposition with the company of Pascal, her adorable and protective chameleon. Pascal can’t hide his emotions or opinions and shows them quite comically in his squeaky attitude, expressions and flushing of colors. Rapunzel, on the other hand, tries to control her emotions and desires, expressing them only in her murals and songs when it is

just the two of them. But as she nears one of her teenage birthdays, Rapunzel thinks she is ready to get out into the real world, only she’s not allowed to. Rapunzel, voiced by Mandy Moore, must decide whether to stand up to Mother Gothel, voiced by Donna Murphy, or embrace a chance encounter with Flynn Ryder, a charming thief voiced by Zachary Levi, to seek out her adventure. The story of Rapunzel, interpreted in many ways over the past 189 years, relates well to today’s issues. Without being too dark, Tangled addresses the age-old dilemma of how to express yourself while respecting others and how to embrace life’s adventures despite those who want to protect you or prevent you from doing so. As serious as this may sound, Tangled finds a hilarious and bright way to work through these issues with its amusing characters, beautifully animated scenery and range of “can-do” songs. Tangled deserves a 4.5 out of 5 stars. A five-star would indicate that everyone should definitely

see this movie and would love it through-and-through.However, although the soundtrack is whimsical and witty, there is a tad bit too much singing for some people. Boyfriends who are getting dragged along, or those who think three songs at the most is quite enough, might have a hard time sitting through the last half-hour of this 100-minute movie. Otherwise, Tangled is the kind of film that most people can enjoy. Especially if you are looking for a movie that will keep you entertained, as well as your younger brothers, sisters, nephews, nieces or your children without exposing them to inappropriate language or innuendos. Tangled has 13 award nominations in categories such as: “Best Original Song,” “Best Animated Film” and “Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures.” Among the awards, Tangled is nominated for an Oscar, Critic’s Choice Award and a Golden Globe. The screenplay was written by Dan Fogelman and is Walt Disney Pictures’ 50th feature-length cartoon. It is an adaptation of Jacob Grimm’s “Rapunzel” (1812).

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Women fall short to quick Roadrunners KATHLEEN ROSELL Daily Titan

The first week of school brought new classes and new challenges to the Cal State Fullerton women’s basketball team. The Titans played the Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners in a nonconference game Wednesday at home, where they suffered a 71-66 loss. The Titans have been inconsistent all season, and this game was no exception. The Roadrunners scored three points in the first sixteen seconds. Redshirt junior guard Lauren Chow turned the ball over quickly, which led to a Roadrunners basket. The ball was turned over again, and the Roadrunners scored two more times within the next two minutes. This set the tone for the first half. The Titans were behind for the entire first half, giving the Roadrunners plenty of opportunities to score, and they didn’t rebound the ball well. “I think that their zone gave us trouble,” said Megan Richardson, junior guard. “Our team is better in transition, but we allowed them to get into their zone and we were unable to get the rebounds that we needed in order to play better.” The Titans’ offense wasn’t too good either until freshman guard Alex Thomas made a basket four minutes into the game. For the entire first half, the game was very one-sided. Most of the half was spent at the Titans’ end where they tried in vain to stop the Roadrunners from scoring. At the end of the first half, the Roadrunners were leading 37-27. “We came out slow in the first half,” said Lyndsey Grove, senior guard. “We had a bad warm up, and that was reflected in how we played the first half. We just did not have enough energy on the court. This was not how we want-

ed to play.” The mood in the gym was grim as the Titans retook the floor, but the attitude changed as it became apparent that this half would be different. The Titans fought back and were able to close the score gap. Sophomore forward Simone Lutu and senior guard Ashley Richie brought the Titans within eight and the intensity of the game grew. The Roadrunners were not prepared for the sudden change of pace, and they were unable to hang on to their substantial lead. “We were better in the second half,” Richardson said. “Our focus was better, compared to the first half, when we were just not focused. The second part of the game we had much more focus, and we were able to get more rebounds and play better.” The Titans fought hard, and with 36 seconds remaining on the clock, the Titans were down two. However, the Titans had to play the foul game allowing the Roadrunners to score three more points with no opposition, resulting in a final score of 71-66. “Had we decided to play the first half, then I think that we would have done better,” said Marcia Foster, Titan Head Coach. “We did not come out with energy tonight. We needed to eliminate the transition pockets and push the pace. We needed to create more scoring opportunities. During the first half we were not stopping anything. We only played one half of a basketball game tonight.” Yet even with this loss, one of the Titans was able to have a career performance. Sophomore forward Lauren Bushong had 14 rebounds in only 25 minutes on the court. “We needed to have a better first half. Jenna (Breite) was out ill, and someone had to step up,” said Bushong. “We need a win at the next game, and we need to be on the floor and in it for 40 minutes, not just 20 minutes.” The Titans will work the courts for the next few days in preparation for Long Beach State.

JONATHAN GIBBY / Daily Titan Titan sophomore forward Lauren Bushong skies up for one of her 14 rebounds, both a career-and-game-high on the boards. Bushong also notched eight points and two blocks against Bakersfield.

TITANS: Women’s basketball caps off with another record ...Continued from page 1 “There was a lot of momentum on the court, and as long as we continue to use that momentum and focus on it, we will be able to continue with our success,” Chow said. Once Chow stepped on the court, she made four of four threepointers and had a perfect game in the first half, shooting perfectly from the field. The Titans were able to turn the game around and led by as many as five points. Headed into the half, the Titans were up 25-24 over the 49ers. Starting off the second half, the Titans turned up the heat and applied more defensive pressure on the 49er offense. Junior guard Megan Richardson, who had 10 points and six assists, led the Titans’ opening minutes with back-to-back shots to extend CSUF’s lead, 29-24. Chow, who was on her way to a perfect game, made all her shots except one free-throw, tying the school record for three-pointers at six for six. “I loved it,” said Marcia Foster Titan Head Coach. “Lauren Chow has struggled since her ACL surgery and was having a hard time thinking she wasn’t the player she was before she got hurt. She’s not the player she once was. She’s the player that she is now, and she is better now.” After a three-pointer made by LBSU, the score was tied at 38. Senior guard Lyndsey Grove sunk three three-pointers in a row and helped the Titans secure a commanding lead over the 49ers. When a foul was called for CSUF, Grove was sent to the line, where her two shots marked her 1,000th career-point. Grove marks the 20th Titan in the school’s history to reach the milestone, following Richardson, who was acknowledged a few games before. “This was outstanding,” Foster said. “This was really good for Lyndsey (Grove), and Megan Richardson just got hers too.” Grove, who capped the night off with 16 points, said she was pleased with the team’s performance in the game, and by placing emphasis on the momentum of the game as well as a strong defensive field, they were able to secure the win.

JONATHAN GIBBY / Daily Titan Titan senior guard Lyndsey Grove goes up for the shot. Grove reached 1,000 career points.

“I’m really happy with how well the team played,” Grove said. “There was a lot more energy during this game as compared to Wednesday’s, and the overall effort from the team was there.” After back-to-back layups were made by senior forward Jenna Breite, who had 10 points and seven

rebounds, the Titans were able to close out the night with a final score of 64-48. The Titans head across town Thursday to UC Irvine for their second meeting of the season, hoping to split the series with a victory over the Anteaters at the Bren Center at 7 p.m. dailytitan.com/sports

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Huskies cool off Titans in defeat

DTSHORTHAND Tennis Gets Slammed by Waves The Cal State Fullerton women’s tennis team was swept 7-0 against Pepperdine in Malibu on Thursday. The loss was the team’s third consecutive defeat to a ranked team to start the season. Pepperdine took three doubles matches for a 1-0 lead, before winning five singles matches to complete the sweep. Sophomore Tiffany Mai was the only Titan to win a set. Pepperdine entered the match up as the No. 43 team in the nation. The Titans open Big West Conference play with their next match against No. 42 Long Beach State on Friday, Feb. 4 at the tennis courts.

JONATHAN GIBBY / Daily Titan Junior defender Jason Holmes stretches out to gather the puck and head for a shot on the goal.

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Baseball Ranked in Top 10 Polls

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The Cal State Fullerton hockey team faced off with the University of Washington Thursday night. The Titans opened the game at KHS Ice Arena in Anaheim with their usual JONATHAN GIBBY / Daily Titan fast and physical style of play, but the Huskies walked away with a 4-1 A Titan sighs and skates away in disgust as the Huskies celebrate after scoring a goal. The Titans went on to lose their third meeting with Washington by a score 4-1 at the KHS Ice Arena Jan. 27. victory. The Huskies got their first goal with 6:35 left in the first quarter ington twice this season was tough, and another short-handed goal but losing to them here is difficult; halfway through the second pe- we are disappointed with the result. riod. The Titans had a good chance We just fell apart at the end there.” to get a goal when senior forward The Titans did get some unlucky Chris Houlihan was awarded a bounces throughout the game. Two Forward: scored career-high 32 points at Portland State, made the breakaway, but his shot went wide of the Huskies’ goals came from right. odd bounces off of a player’s chest, Rainbow Classic all-tournament team and Big West player of the week Seconds before the second pe- which somehow ended up in the riod ended, Titans junior forward back of the net. Junior goalie BranAnthony Webb don Heethuis shot one past was the victim ELLIOT COOK the goalkeeper of the team’s bad Daily Titan to make the luck. Though he blocked 37 score 2-1. The Being one of the most athletic shots, it was far players in the West Coast is tough; Titans were too busy for the a lot is expected from you every playing physiTitans to mount time you step on the court. Redcal but only a late charge. got 25 shots shirt junior forward Orane Chin We need a lot more According to lived up to these standards last on goal, while hitting, and we need freshman center week when he was named Big West their oppoJustin Montele- Conference “Player of the Week” nents had to make our defensive one, the Titans following 41. The small outstanding games have played against the top two teams: Long venue of KHS stand on the blue line close games Beach State and UC Santa Barbara. Ice Arena and better next game. against the Husthe Titans upChin, a transfer from the Univerkies this season, sity of South Florida, has stepped tempo style of -Justin Monteleone usually taking up his play recently. Coming from hockey thrilled Freshman center MARK SAMALA / Daily Titan the CSUF fans the lead in the a Big East school like USF, a lot has who packed the first period, been put on Chin’s shoulders, and Redshirt junior forward Orane Chin, right, earned “Player of the Week” honors for his but the Hus- he has risen to the occasion after a extensive efforts on the court against Long Beach State and UC Santa Barbara. bleachers of the cold rink. kies have always slow start. Shane Gacome back on Titan Head Coach Bob Burton to prove the doubters wrong and was key in all areas. Against LBSU them. laviz, a junior realizes that Chin is a key to the make a run at a Big West title. The he had 12 points to go, along with Titans are finally starting to get nine rebounds, while he scored 11 “There is defi- Titans’ success. forward on unanswered in the first half against nitely room for the team, “Orane had a great weekend for healthy and the play shows. Chin has been a constant in the UCSB to give CSUF a commandimprovement on us. He played a huge role in both said, “We can the physical part games that enabled us to win both starting lineup this year, one of the ing lead at half. beat them for That night Chin reached a teamsure, but tonight we could not get a of the game. We need a lot more games. We expect these types of only things you can really count hitting, and we need to make our performances from him so that is on. Both forwards, redshirt senior high 18 points and grabbed six bounce to save our lives.” He thought the team was playing defensive stand on the blue line bet- definitely good to see,” said Bur- Jer’Vaughn Johnson and junior boards, while hitting clutch free Andre Hardy, have had injuries throws down the stretch to ensure physical enough up until the third ter next game,” said Monteleone. ton. The Titans hockey team will be period when the Huskies scored The Titans swept the weekend this season, thus paving the way for the Titans’ victory. For the week, Chin averaged 15 twice with hard slap shots from the looking to improve their record as series against both schools and are Chin to step up his game. It was Chin’s overall play that points, 7.5 rebounds, two assists blue line, and secured their third they hit the road to Las Vegas for a now back in the hunt for a solid two-game set against the Rebels of Big West seed come tournament won his selection as Big West and two steals a game. He shot a win over the Titans this season. Andrew Hodge, a junior forward the University of Nevada, Las Ve- time. If the Titans and Chin can “Player of the Week.” He wasn’t little over 52 percent from the field for the Titan hockey team, said, gas, starting Friday at 6 p.m. at the keep up this play on the road, dominant in one area but put to- and was 8 for 11 from the charity “Losing to them up there in Wash- Sobe Ice Arena. then they definitely have a chance gether two solid games where he stripe.

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Cal State Fullerton baseball will begin the 2011 season as the No. 8 team in the nation, according to Baseball America. CSUF is the unanimous favorite to win the Big West Conference, as the league announced its 2011 Baseball Preseason Coaches Poll Jan. 18. Last season, the Titans conquered the conference by a fourgame margin over UC Irvine by going 21-3 in league as they fell one victory shy to UCLA in the postseason for a trip to the College World Series in Omaha, Neb. The Titans will open the 2011 season on Feb. 18 at Long Beach State for a non-conference series and will start the hunt for their 25th Division I Big West championship beginning Apr. 1 at UC Davis. Brief by Gilbert Gutierrez III

Titans Rejoice in Homecoming This year’s Homecoming will be an event to remember Saturday at Cal State Fullerton. The day will begin at 11 a.m. with a women’s tennis match against Hawaii at the Titan tennis courts. Following that will be the Titan tailgate party in front of Titan Gym at 3 p.m., then a men’s basketball game between CSUF and UC Riverside at 6:05 p.m. The tailgate party will include performances by the university’s varsity band and the dance team, which was recently named 10-time national champion. The Alumni Association is offering a $20 Titan Package that includes an In-N-Out hamburger, cheeseburger, a soda and chips, a Homecoming 2011 T-shirt and a general admission game ticket. The first 275 students at the tailgate party will get a free In-N-Out meal, courtesy of ASI. Students will not be charged to attend sporting events when a valid Titan ID is presented. Brief by Gilbert Gutierrez III

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JONATHAN GIBBY / Daily Titan Sophomore infielder Richy Pedroza sprints down first base during the Titan alumni game Saturday, Jan. 29.

Titans topple Alumni legends With over 50 players on hand from Titan baseball history, the young guns win it SARAH FERNANDEZ Daily Titan

JONATHAN GIBBY / Daily Titan Titan junior right-hander Jake Floethe delivers the pitch. This season Floethe ranks 87th on Baseball America’s 2011 Top 100 College Draft Prospects, and after sitting out last season, he pitched five innings fanning three.

The Titan baseball team kept the Cal State Fullerton Alumni squad on their toes Saturday afternoon at Goodwin Field, beating them in a 5-1 victory. The 2011 annual Alumni game generated a crowd of over 800 fans to support them in the exciting game. The Titans first scored in the bottom of the third inning with sophomore infielder Richy Pedroza hitting a line drive right down the first base line, allowing sophomore outfielder Austin Kingsolver to slide into home and score the first run.

Junior infielder Spencer Ofelt remained consistent throughout the entire game with a couple of base hits and scored a run in the bottom of the sixth inning, two runs for the Titans overall. Ofelt does feel that in order to stay on top of their game, they need to remain strong as a team. “We have to keep pushing runs across the plate every time,” Ofelt said. “Our hitting is doing very well so far this season, and we should always strive to be better and have better defense.” Justin Klipp (2006) was the

pitcher in the first four innings for the Alumni. During the third inning, Gary Brown (2010) dove to catch a line drive, giving the Alumni their first out of the inning. That quickly changed when Kingslover ripped a triple and Pedroza drove him in on an RBI-double, which put the Titans on top 1-0. Junior Tyler Pill pitched an amazing four innings in which the Alumni could not score. Pill closed the game and was in perfect form from the moment he stepped out on the mound. “It was not really difficult to

MARK SAMALA / Daily Titan Titan junior guard Perry Webster hits the deck to scramble for the ball but comes up empty-handed. The Titans went on to lose 75-60.

Men’s basketball dismantled by 49ers Conference-rivals run wild all over Titans for the season series split MICHELLEE COOPER Daily Titan

Lines filling the sidewalks and the streets, a patch of orange amidst an array of black and yellow in the crowd, fans standing to their feet chanting and the song “Black and Yellow” booming throughout Walter Pyramid showed that the Long Beach State 49ers were coming back with a vengeance after losing to the Titans Jan. 19. On Saturday, Jan. 29, the Cal State Fullerton men’s basketball team traveled to Long Beach for a second-round Big West Conference match-up against the 49ers, but the 21 points from junior guard Casper Ware, 19 of which came in the second half and an additional 20 for junior guard Larry Anderson, were too much for the Titans to bear. The final score of the night was LBSU 75, CSUF 60. With redshirt senior center Jer’Vaughn Johnson making the first

basket of the night, the Titans took an early lead over the 49ers. When senior guard Devon Peltier led a fast break and stole the ball for CSUF’s possession, a triple helped increase the lead 5-0 over the 49ers in the first half. As the momentum continued, despite a hard defensive block by Anderson, redshirt junior forward Orane Chin extended the lead with a bucket of his own to put the Titans up 10-0. As the 49ers finally scored their first basket of the night, the leading deficit for CSUF started to diminish. After a few baskets from junior forward Eugene Phelps, the 49ers took the lead and never looked back. Trailing behind after another jumper from Ware, CSUF headed into halftime 33-25. When the ball was stolen from CSUF’s possession, Titan junior guard Perry Webster tried to block the shot but was knocked to the ground and the basket was good. The

second half left the Titans battling to hold off the 49er defensive field. After making six straight baskets, the Titans went from 31 points up to 46, decreasing the lead for the 49ers to just seven points. With another shot for Phelps and a triple from Ware, LBSU reached 66 points. For the Titans, Johnson was the leading scorer with 17 points and seven rebounds, followed by freshman guard Isiah Umipig, who notched 12 points, and junior forward Andre Hardy with seven points and nine rebounds. With the third largest crowd in Walter Pyramid of 5,040 in attendance, the 49ers were able to feed off the energy and take control of the game late in the first half. As the Titans trailed behind, they fought to the end. With 2.4 seconds left in the game, Umipig made the last basket to put the Titans at 60 points. The Titans play their next game at Titan Gym as they face UC Irvine on Thursday at 7:05 p.m.

pitch to the Alumni. I threw against them last year, and my brother played as well. We all know each other, and it makes it fun,” said Pill. Alumni Chris Powell scored one for the team in the top of the fifth inning with one player on third and another on second base. At the bottom of the eighth inning, sophomore outfielder Casey Watkins did great work at the plate when he drove in a two-run double and scored the last run of the game, making the score a total of 5-1.

When asked how he felt about the game, he said, “It felt good to contribute to a Titan victory. The team is great; we grow stronger and closer as a team every day.” According to BaseballReference. com, CSUF has approximately 48 Alumni playing for the major leagues today, a few of them going back all the way to the early 1980s. Over 50 Alumni showed up for the event and even included some players who were drafted into the majors. Those players included Ricky Romero, Justin Turner and Vinnie

Pestano, as well as two first-round draft picks, Christian Colon and Gary Brown. The CSUF Athletic Ticket Office offers a rate of $4 per ticket if you have a group of 20 or more people. So why not get a group together and go out to support the Titan baseball team? CSUF’s first game is on Feb. 18 and needs the support of their fellow Titans, as the season starts off with a non-conference match-up against Long Beach State Dirtbags at 6:30 p.m. at Blair Field in Long Beach.