The Daily Titan - February 7, 2012

February 7, 2012

Vol. 91 Issue 4

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facebook files for public stock offering The IPO will impact the U.S. economy with its estimated value over $100 billion STEPHEN McGLADE Daily Titan

After eight years and securing over 845 million users, Facebook Inc. filed for an initial public offering (IPO) Wednesday. Business experts estimate the company will be valued somewhere between $75 billion and $100 billion. The company stands to gain up to $10 billion from investors at the IPO. These figures would make it the record holder for the largest U.S. Internet IPO, beating Google’s public offering in 2004.

Even though the IPO is still months away, the company’s decision to go public has raised questions regarding the lifespan of the company, its ability to retain users and continue to pull in revenue.

Forbes magazine has high hopes and says buy, but The Wall Street Journal advises caution as it is unknown if Facebook will be able to thrive as a public, global business, balancing its subscriber satisfaction while maintaining its profits and stock health.

Hani Abbas, treasurer of the Accounting Society at Cal State Fullerton, 29, thinks the IPO will reveal a lot about the company’s intentions and financial stability.

“One good thing about Facebook

going public is that we’re going to actually see what things Facebook is concerned about.

“In the financial statements, they’re going to have to say, ‘This (is) where we are, this (is) what we’re looking forward to and this is what we’re concerned about,’” said Abbas.

For Facebook to have valuable stock, the company needs to continue to earn revenue and grow as a company.

Last year, the company made $3.7 billion in revenue, an 88 percent increase from the previous year.

Currently, Facebook makes most of its money through ad sales, but a growing moneymaker is slowly emerging through the site’s games.

Stacy Johnson, certified personal accountant and producer of Money Talks News, acknowledges that Facebook is an extremely valuable company, but also recognizes that the IPO is bringing a lot of hype.

This build-up is likely to inflate the price of shares.

Amy Cattelino, 20, vice president of activities for the Finance Association at CSUF, predicts the stock price will increase in the first few months. “The price is going to fluctuate so much. The price will rise within the first week.

I believe we’re going to see a really big jump in the original price,” said Catelino.

See FB, page 2

Bike-share is coming soon OCTA plans to install 15 stations with 150 bicycles in locations throughout Fullerton ERINN GROTEFEND Daily Titan

The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) chose the city of Fullerton to take part in the Bike Share Station Pilot Program.

The program will serve approximately two square miles, and plans to install 15 stations with 150 bicycles.

According to Cal State Fullerton Transportation Programs analyst Benjamin Price, the stations will be electronically automated, allowing bicyclists to use an access card or code to unlock a bike at a station.

Users would then ride to their destination and “turn in” the bike to a different station where it will be locked by the electronic system.

Price said various schools and commercial areas across Fullerton were selected as potential locations for the actual bike stations.

CSUF was one of the potential locations chosen.

“It is estimated that the primary users will be students, faculty and staff of Fullerton schools, as well as workers of other employers in the city of Fullerton,” said Price.

Price said another small, but possible group of users might be local residents or even tourists.

This group of people might use a bike to travel from one part of Fullerton to the other.

Users will have the option of taking a leisurely ride from a restaurant to a museum or theater.

Biological science major Vanessa Padilla, 19, said some students might be interested in a bike-sharing program, but she would not be interested due to past experiences.

“I’ve had accidents where I’ve crashed into a little girl, and I’ve crashed into walls and I’ve fallen over many times,” said Padilla. “I don’t really like bikes.”

Padilla said most CSUF students who want to ride a bike already own one, and a bikesharing program would be more useful on a larger campus.

OCTA’s assistant marketing specialist Weston Parsel said anyone with a credit card is able to purchase a day pass, short-term pass or an annual membership.

These memberships give users unlimited checkouts and rides under 30 minutes.

If users go over 30 minutes, they will have to pay a user fee that steadily rises to encourage short trips and high bike turnover.

“If a student only took it for 30 minutes at a time, it’s possible to just pay the annual fee every year,” said Parsel.

“The annual fee hasn’t been decided yet, but other bike-share vendors range from $50 to $100.”

See BIKES, page 3

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ANDERS HOWMANN / Daily Titan Former president Milton Gordon, among colleagues and friends in the TSU, cuts the cake at a tribute event dedicated to his contributions over the years to CSUF.

Gordon celebrated at tribute event Students, faculty and staff honor Milton Gordon’s 21-year tenure LANCE MORGAN Daily Titan

An appreciation reception for retiring President Milton A. Gordon attracted students, faculty and staff to thank and send off the former leader of Cal State Fullerton.

Gordon served as president of CSUF for 21 years.

The tribute event, held Monday in the crowded Titan Student Union, focused on the highlights of Gordon’s career: providing accessibility to higher education and a strong focus on students and campus youth.

Gordon and his wife, Margaret Faulwell Gordon, were honored for their commitment to higher education in Orange County for the past two decades.

Willie Hagan, current interim president at CSUF, served as the master of ceremonies for the event.

Hagan emphasized Gordon’s vision of providing accessibility to a college education for all students.

“That has been his biggest legacy; that he has made the opportunity of higher education available to probably more students than any president that has ever been at this university,” said Hagan.

Diversity and academic excellence have been hallmarks of Gordon’s career, according to Dr. Kandy Mink Salas, associate vice president of student affairs.

“He very recently served as the president of the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities, the first African-American president to do that,” said Salas. “And I think that really shows the university’s commitment to diversity and his personal commitment to diversity – making higher education accessible to all students.”

Accounting and Chicano studies junior Eloisa Amador, and Chicano studies, sociology and Spanish senior Anna Díaz Villela, have both experienced Gordon’s national commitment to Hispanic education.

When serving as the president of the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities, Dr. Gordon did a lot to bring more awareness about the Chicano-Latino committee here, and most importantly he opens his home every year to Chicano and Latino students, faculty and staff for a reception, according to Díaz Villela.

Just as Gordon announced his retirement last fall, he announced that he was able to allocate an additional $1 million towards a fund for research on campus. This shows his high academic and intellectual standards, said Mink Salas.

Gordon has also managed to balance good business with a friendly and approachable attitude,

according to Dean of CSUF’s College of Business and Economics Anil Puri. Puri claimed that Gordon was instrumental in the building of Steven G. Mihaylo Hall.

“When conditions got tough, costs went up and the Chancellor’s Office would not give us any more money, he continued to support the project and he found the money to get it built,” said Puri.

Puri also said that he was always surprised at how well Gordon could remember people’s names and always seemed to have time to talk to people.

“Given his position, I think that is remarkable,” Puri said.

Gordon believes that his highlights over the past 21 years have included CSUF’s growing diversity and the university’s leadership in incorporating technology into education.

See TRIBUTE, page 3

FEATURES | Men’s fashion

The look for fall: restrained chaos For Paris and Milan’s FallWinter 2012-2013 fashion week, designers contrasted tradition with innovation JOEY BECERRA & DANIEL ZAMILPA Daily Titan

2012 is proving to be all about the men this year; their fashion, that is. Across the pond, designers in both Milan and Paris recently showcased their Fall/Winter 2012-2013 collections.

What was most exciting about this particular fashion season is that the world can see how similar or different high-end, ready-to-wear clothing will be in a year’s time.

This season, runway looks were dapper.

Suits and coats of all styles graced the runway, showcasing everything on the fashion spectrum from velvet to neon colors and fur.

The dichotomy of elegant and refined tailoring versus progressive-aggressive clothing was something that was apparent in both cities.

In terms of elegant and refined looks, the class factor was really delivered with the collections of

Courtesy of PR Consulting Synthetic materials were a theme at ACNE Studios.

Dolce & Gabbana, Burberry Prorsum, Prada and Yves Saint Laurent.

These four powerhouses consistently bring their A-game, especially when it comes to the grandeur of men’s autumn and winter fashion.

A staple piece that consistently showed up at the shows was the lengthened coat, which includes overcoats, top coats and three-quarter

Courtesy of PR Consulting The ACNE collection was influenced by young love.

length coats.

Christopher Bailey, designer for Burberry Prorsum, kicked the season off in Milan with an ode to tailoring, designing for the proper gentleman with a sporty edge.

See MEN’S, page 5

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NEWS

FB: Some say buy, others cautious ...Continued from page 1 With some of its users hungry to get their hands on some shares, they may not get their wish at the IPO. In keeping with Wall Street’s propriety, the company’s IPO is really only open to heavyweight investors. Small investors will have to wait until shares debut on the open market. However, the days and weeks following the IPO could see shareholders selling their shares off.

Investors interested in the shortterm benefits of the stock are only interested in the supply and demand of the stock itself.

Leszek Radzyminski, 20, president of the Accounting Society at CSUF, feels the investors involved in the IPO can potentially make a decent profit.

“The people who can get in on the IPO are going to make money.

If they get out within three weeks to a couple months, they might make quite a bit of money,” said Radzyminski.

For long-term investors, there are different factors that come into play. Growth rates and priceearnings ratios must be considered.

The company’s current and future earnings determine the value of the stock, and the company’s share

prices cannot be determined until the IPO conversion has taken place.

Jeff Parsons, certified financial planner and professor of finance at CSUF sees a bright future for Facebook and its future shareholders.

“I think the stock price will be a little overvalued. There might be some ups and downs, but it could be a good long term investment,” said Parsons.

Facebook founder and chief executive Mark Zuckerberg assures his website’s members that the new change in the company will not hurt the website or its services.

Zuckerberg promises the company will still focus on building better products, not stock value. The company only plans to sell 10 percent of its shares, so Zuckerberg and his team will remain in control of the company. Zuckerberg asserts that the company was not founded with the intention of making money.

“We don’t build services to make money; we make money to build better services,” said Zuckerburg.

There are many differing opinions and predictions about Facebook’s decision to go public and what the future has in store for the company and its shareholders. Only time will tell what is in store for the social network’s stocks.

ALLAN XU / Daily Titan Students stroll among dozens of booths in the Quad as clubs and organizations improve their membership at Discoverfest Wednesday and Thursday.

Discoverfest brings Quad to life Clubs, fraternities and more lured in new members with food, drinks and entertainment RICHARD ANDERSON Daily Titan

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Whether looking for a good fraternity, religious club or foreign organization, Discoverfest, located at the Quad, was the place to go Wednesday and Thursday.

Discoverfest was held during the second week of the Titan Weeks of Welcome (WOW), which happens, according to Cal State Fullerton’s website, during the first two weeks of fall and spring semesters.

The website stated that “Titan WOW is a time for the campus to welcome new and continuing students to a new semester.”

According to Victoria Cid, 23, a communicative disorders major, Discoverfest allows student organizations to talk about their clubs in order to attract current students.

She also said clubs and organizations are arranged based on what they are associated with.

“We are a service organization, so we were placed next to the Flying Samaritans, which also does philanthropy work,” said Cid. She said her organization had ten new students sign up.

“This is more than we expected, so we are

extremely pleased with this turnout of excited, eager and passionate group of new students,” Cid said.

Cid works with Autism Speaks U, which helps educate students about autism and raises money to donate to the organization, Autism Speaks, which specializes in researching.

According to Associate Dean of Students Efiquio Uballe, Ed.D., there were about 150 to 175 student clubs in attendance.

“Half of them were not there due to lack of room, and some didn’t register,” said Uballe. “Some that did register had to be turned away.”

There were hundreds of people who showed up for the event.

“We had a great turnout,” Uballe said.

Various college departments and other student services were also on hand for the event, according to Uballe.

One student service organization used Discoverfest to reach out to spread its message.

“Discoverfest helped us reach out to the CSUF students and let them know that there is a Colleges Against Cancer Club on campus and helped us recruit members and participants for Relay For Life,” said Relay for Life Chair Danielle Riniolo.

Other organizations also had activities during Discoverfest. The Epsilon Nu Tau fraternity painted faces, according to their website. Other organizations served dessert.

Phi Beta Delta, an honor society, served cookies,

ANIBAL ORTIZ / Daily Titan Kris Alberto (left) and Michelle McClure (right) of the Cal State Fullerton Salsa Club dance in the Quad.

candies and pastries, according to the calendar on CSUF’s website.

According to the list of clubs, other student organizations and services that were in attendance included: Human Services Student Association, Golden Key International Honor Society, Graduate Council of La Samilla, Kappa Omicron Nu Honor Society, Psi Chi International Honors Society, Entertainment and Tourism Club, Center for Careers and Teaching, Young Americans for Liberty, and Liberal Studies Student Association.

Discoverfest was co-sponsored by Student Life and New Student Programs.

DTBriefs Ocampo Charged In More Murders The man being charged with killing four homeless men throughout December and January in North Orange County is now being charged with the murder of Raquel Estrada, 53, and Juan Herrera, 34, who were both stabbed to death Oct. 25 in Brea.

Itzcoatl Ocampo is being charged with six felony counts of first degree murder with special circumstances of multiple murders and lying in wait. If he is convicted, he will face a minimum life imprisonment without the possibility of parole. According to an Orange County District Attorney press release, he is eligible for the death penalty.

Estrada was stabbed a total of 30 times with a knife and Juan Herrera was stabbed a total of 60 times, both in a similar fashion to the homeless killings.

Another suspect of the two October murders was Eder Herrera, son of Estrada and brother of Juan Herrera. Senior Deputy District Attorney Howard Gundy has dismissed the case against Eder, who faced a sentence of 52 years to life in prison. He will be released from custody soon, according to Orange County District Attorney Tony Rackauckus.

The D.A. maintains that there was a significant amount of evidence against Herrera when he was charged, including a witness who said they saw him dragging something from the front door threshold into the victim’s house, and blood evidence that suggested that victim Juan Herrera attempted to escape out of the front door before being dragged back into the house.

Brief by Anders Howmann

ANIBAL ORTIZ / Daily Titan Students visiting the Cal State Fullerton bookstore walk past the empty Juice It Up! Frozen Yogurt which closed last December.

Campus bookstore loses its juice RICARDO GONZALEZ Daily Titan

Students returning from the fall semester will likely notice something missing from the second floor of the Titan Shops Bookstore as this semester gets underway. The space that was once home to the Juice it Up! Frozen Yogurt is now caged off and vacant – its soft serve machines all empty.

The yogurt shop, which opened in late 2010, officially closed its doors last December.

“Juice it Up! Frozen Yogurt was actually in a very bad location,” said Andrew Brown, 21, chair of the Food Advisory Committee on campus.

Brown cited poor sales due to a lack of foot traffic as the primary cause of the store closing.

“If you can imagine, the second floor is made up of books, and the demand for textbooks is at the beginning of each semester,” said Christian Urcia, 25, chair of the Titan Student Centers (TSC) Governing Board. “If there’s no demand, then students typically won’t go up there unless they really

like frozen yogurt.”

Though the yogurt shop only remained open for a little over a year, its failure to find a consistent following was not without precedent.

“Even before Juice it Up! Frozen Yogurt opened, there was a coffee shop that ultimately closed down,” Brown said.

Both Brown and Urcia recanted the same reasons for the yogurt store’s departure. Poor sales due to lack of traffic were paralleled in the coffee shop that previously occupied the space.

“Trying to get students and the community up there has always proven to be a challenge,” Urcia said.

The closing comes at great expense. In Brown’s best estimation, the infrastructure for creating the frozen yogurt store, the purchasing of equipment and renovation of the space was somewhere in the hundreds of thousands of dollars.

“The Juice it Up! people did all they could to try and keep this place open,” Brown said. “Their product was good, their marketing was good; it was just their location that ultimately determined their fate.”

The Food Advisory Board is the only committee of the four that make up the TSC, whose decisions are non-binding. Even if a unanimous decision had been made to keep the yogurt shop, the decision to stay ultimately falls on the client.

The client, Balboa Brands Inc., and managers of the Juice it Up! brand decided it was time to close up shop.

“Poor sales, coupled with the second-floor location, meant it just didn’t make sense to continue business,” said Carol Skinner, director of marketing and business development for Balboa Brands. “It just comes down to economics.”

Despite the store’s closing, Skinner asserted Balboa’s enthusiasm with continuing business at Cal State Fullerton. Juice it Up! maintains an outlet in the Titan Student Union as well as a trailer on campus. Both have had better success with students.

No plans currently exist for filling the vacant space on the bookstore’s second floor, but for now, both Brown and Urcia agreed that it will likely not involve purveyors of food or drink.

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TRIBUTE: Students and staff crowd TSU to bid Gordon farewell ...Continued from page 1 “We have 41 percent Hispanic students in our freshman class, 23 percent Asian students and now there are three to five percent African-American students,” said Gordon.

CSUF is one of the most diverse universities, Gordon said.

Gordon’s wife has been with Gordon since the beginning of his tenure at the 12 of 23 CSU campuses.

“He has done a remarkable job.

It’s been a fascinating almost 21 years. When we came to Orange County it was so different than what it is now,” said Gordon’s wife.

When asked about his thoughts about the students, faculty and staff that turned out to honor him and his career, Gordon replied, “It’s great. It has been really wonderful.”

Mildred Garcia, current president of Cal State Dominguez Hills, was appointed to replace Gordon as the fifth president of CSUF in June. In the meantime, Hagan, colleague and protégé of Gordon, will serve as interim president.

Hagan presented a MacBook Air as a parting gift to the retiring president, and earned a laugh when he said that just like any other employee, Gordon will have to turn over his university computer.

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ANDERS HOWMANN / Daily Titan Willie Hagan, Milton Gordon and his wife, Margaret, at the tribute event.

BIKES: Anyone with a credit card can use the bike-share system

ROBERT HUSKEY / Daily Titan OCTA’s budget for the bike-sharing program is over $900,000. Once the test program is complete, OCTA can collect data on ridership and measure the environmental benefits.

...Continued from page 1 OCTA’s budget for the bike-sharing program is $921,000. Policies for the bike program will be determined as the date approaches. As of now, the minimum age will be 18. According to Price, no new regulations will be put into place.

“With regards to cycling at CSUF in particular, the President’s Directive No. 16 quite extensively governs the use of alternative forms of transportation on campus, including bicycles,” Price said.

According to Parsel, once the test bikesharing program is complete, OCTA can collect data on total ridership, establish infrastructure

requirements and measure environmental benefits, which can help determine which other cities could benefit from a bike-share program.

“The bikes are easy to ride for all levels of bike experience and don’t require special bike clothing,” Parsel said. “They have lights, baskets and bells to ensure the safety of riders, pedestrians and cars.”

DTBRIEFS

Shelter-in-Place Drill Tuesday A Shelter-in-Place drill will take place on campus Tuesday at 10:05 a.m., and again at 7:05 p.m. The exercise will not require an evacuation, and will consist of a five-minute campus-wide announcement about sheltering in place.

The term “Shelter-In-Place” is generally used to describe actions in response to the following circumstances: unstable weather conditions (flash floods, high winds, etc.), hazardous material releases that contaminate the air and a dangerous person with a weapon, espe-

cially a gun.

Campus exercises and drills are required and necessary. The exercises are intended to inform the public of what to do, especially in dangerous situations because it can prevent injury and possibly save a life.

Communication is vital in these situations. Faculty and students are encouraged to update their email and cell phone numbers through the Titan Portal.

For more information on how to be prepared visit prepare.fullerton.edu.

The entire staff of troubled Miramonte Elementary School is going to be replaced in the wake of the arrests of two teachers on lewd conduct charges, according to the Los Angeles Times.

The move was announced Monday by L.A. School Superintendent John Deasy, and was intended to build confidence among the families who have lost faith in the school. More than a quarter of the school’s students did not show up for classes that day.

The L.A. Times said officials stressed that no other school staff members are under suspicion of wrongdoing, but the situation could only be alleviated with a drastic response.

Miramonte Elementary is one of the largest elementary schools in the country with 1,500 students, and a teaching and administrative staff of about 150.

Brief by Maribel Castañeda

Brief by Ian Wheeler

Romanian Government Collapses The Romanian government collapsed Monday after weeks of protests by thousands of Romanians against austerity measures, reported the Associated Press.

Prime Minister Emil Boc resigned in order to make room for a new government and “to defuse political and social tension.”

Boc’s resignation comes after

widespread cuts made to help pay salaries and pensions, and an increase in taxes after the economy shrank more than 7 percent.

Justice Minister Catalin Predoiu, the only unaffiliated Cabinet member, was appointed interim prime minister and will serve until a new government is approved.

President Traian Basescu nomi-

nated the head of Romania’s foreign intelligence service, Mihai Razvan Ungureanu, as the new prime minister and asked him to form his Cabinet.

Ungureanu and his ministers must be approved by parliament in 60 days. If he is not approved, the legislature will be dissolved and new elections will be held.

Brief by Yvette Quintero

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Some people wait their whole lives to find themselves in the moving and inspirational pages of National Geographic magazine. For Nancy Segal, Ph.D., psychology professor at Cal State Fullerton, that wait is over.

Segal, along with a team of psychologists studying twins and twin behavior, were interviewed in the January edition of National Geographic. The article went in depth on the research into how human genetics make up who we are.

Segal has always been interested in the differences between her twin sister and herself.

“We were raised together, same parents, same neighborhoods, same schools and yet we ended up being so very different,” said Segal.

It was those differences that sparked her curiosity in twin studies and how genetics and environmental influences impact human behavior.

Jack Mearns, the chair of the department of psychology, praised Segal’s work and accomplishments.

“Dr. Segal already has an international reputation as a premier researcher about twins. She has published widely in scholarly journals, has written three books and has appeared on mainstream television and radio shows to discuss her research. That she was quoted in National Geographic underscores her stature in the field,” said Mearns.

Segal expressed how much of an honor it was to be interviewed for National Geographic.

“It’s a magazine with a lot of prestige and impact, and a lot of people read it. It’s really quite an honor to find yourself in a publication like that,” she said.

Some CSUF students hope the publication of the article will bring more attention to the strength of the professors at Cal State Fullerton.

Azaadeh Goharzad, a third-year psychology student, said, “We do some incredible research here and I hope that Dr. Segal’s work will give Fullerton the kind of notoriety that it deserves.”

As a professor, Segal wants her students to understand that genetics plays a pivotal role in behavior.

VALENTINA LOPEZ / For the Daily Titan Nancy Segal, Ph.D., is a psychology professor who was interviewed in the January edition of National Geographic.

“I think what (students) have to realize is that parents pass on both genes and environments to children, and you can’t disentangle them from their ordinary biological parents. You have to do twin studies and biological studies to ease these factors apart,” Segal said.

The Jim Twins, who play an important role in Segal’s research and the National Geographic article, are also the topic of her new book, Born Together – Reared Apart: The Landmark Minnesota Twin Study, which is set to come out in May. Segal has gotten a lot of feedback about the article from friends and co-workers.

“I’ve gotten a lot of comments from people around the country – mothers of twins, teachers, doctors and all kinds of interesting people.

That’s the great thing about being in the public media, you get a big reach,” Segal said.

Students have also shown interest in the article, according to Goharzad.

“I haven’t had a chance to read the article yet, but I am looking forward to reading it. It’s important for us to recognize and support the faculty and students doing fascinating science and expanding knowledge,” he said.

Gilman Scholarship opens door to world District Replaces Entire School Staff

Photo illustration by ANIBAL ORTIZ / Daily Titan

Professor interviewed in National Geographic

Approximately 6,500 students apply for the scholarship every year ERINN GROTEFEND Daily Titan

The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program is a program provided by the U.S. Department of State. Undergraduate students who want to participate in a study abroad program can apply for this scholarship to help fund their trip.

Study abroad advisor Kathryn Morrissey said this scholarship program promotes the non-traditional study abroad students who want to travel to nontraditional destinations.

The goal of this program is to increase the number of students traveling abroad to study in nontraditional countries and destinations.

According to Morrissey, the scholarship program is competitive.

Approximately 6,500 students apply for the scholarship every year, and only one-third of the students receive the scholarship.

“We had 16 who completed their applications and nine students who got it,” said Morrissey. “We had over 50 percent that got accepted.”

Tania Katbi, 21, a business administration major, was one of the Cal State Fullerton scholarship recipients. Katbi is currently studying in the southern region of France. She chose France because they have a great business program, the challenge of the language barrier and the characteristics of the French culture.

“I wanted to immerse myself in a completely different culture than anything I had experienced,” said Katbi.

Students must meet certain requirements before applying for the scholarship. According to Morrissey, the two main requirements are that applicants need to be U.S. citizens and must receive the Federal Pell Grant.

Other requirements include the chosen program being in one country for at least four weeks and not on the travel-warning list.

Applicants first need to choose a study abroad program. They do not have to be accepted to the program, but they do need to be in the process of applying.

After the student determines their desired program, they need to have their application certified by financial aid and an adviser in the study abroad program.

Abraham Park, 20, a radio-TV-film and communications double major, is another recipient of the scholarship program. Park will be studying abroad at Dong Ah Institute of Media Arts (DIMA) located in Anseong, South Korea.

“This program is going to help me in the future because it will have allowed me to gain both cultural knowledge and academic knowledge,” said Park.

Park said he chose this location because as a Korean-American it would be nice to experience life in Korea. He added that DIMA’s studio and film program is known to be a top-notch and prestigious program.

Park will be taking production courses and have hands-on production work through this scholarship program.

The study abroad programs are a fantastic opportunity for students, according to Morrissey. She explains how the world is going global and students need to gain skills that can be acquired though interacting and living in another environment.

“I would love to see every student have some sort of international experience,” Morrissey said.

Katbi said the best experience in her program so far was when she became a travel correspondent for the Reach the World Organization. A travel correspondent interacts weekly via internet blogs, articles, Skype and question and answer sessions with a teacher and their class.

“This position allows me to connect my experiences in France with students and people back home,” Katbi said.

According to Morrissey, there are approximately 10,000 study abroad programs to choose from. Some are offered through the campus, such as summer programs, and others are offered outside the campus. Two new summer programs include studying abroad in Ireland and Hungary.

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Should food stamps be redeemed for junk food?

Positive reinforcement will help with America’s high obesity rates

ANIBAL ORTIZ / Daily Titan A Florida bill is being pushed to prohibit food stamp recipients from buying unhealthy products. Will California soon follow suit?

Our unhealthy lifestyle should not come out of taxpayers’ pockets

PRO: RICARDO GONZALEZ

CON: MATT ATKINSON

If a government support program mandates its that whatever aid is given will be used for the purpose funds to be used for an expressed purpose, it’s difficult the giver intends. to argue against.

However, the operative phrase is “in hopes.” Placing If the mandated purpose is for an overt positive extreme caveats on something that is supposed to ease — such as a move for food stamps to be used solely the burden of the downtrodden is kind of missing the for natural and healthy foodstuffs — it becomes even point. more difficult to argue against.

Instead of making those who require government But what gets lost in the shuffle is that there are aid feel restricted, why not provide incentive for using real, struggling human beings and families who have that aid for healthy and fresh foods? to adhere to these strict regulations.

Currently, Hampden County, Mass. has been According to 2010 research by the Supplemental chosen to partake in the Healthy Incentives Pilot.

Nutrition Assistance The pilot program, Program, 49 percent of which is part of the Instead of making those who food stamp participants Food, Nutrition and have children.

Conservation Act of require government aid feel Additionally, almost 2008, provides subsidies restricted, why not provide half are children in for families who utilize incentive for using that aid for single-parent households. their precious food While it is admirable healthy and fresh foods? stamps to purchase that legislators like Sen. “fruits, vegetables or Ronda Storms (R-Fla.) would want to use this group other healthful foods.” to preach the virtues of proper nutrition through It is a far different approach than the one being food stamp reforms, it is a bit sad to think that these proposed, but one that should garner attention on a children won’t be able to have a reasonable indulgence larger scale. simply because they were born into a less fortunate This is mainly because it is an approach that, instead home. of restricting freedoms, reinforces positive choices.

An emotional ploy, sure, but if heartstring tugging After all, is that not what this is all about? is not enough of a reason to abandon proper nutrition, Is it not the desire to see those perceived as “taking consider this: advantage” of a government program not use said Government assistance is essentially a large-scale, program as a vehicle for negative behavior and habits? charitable act.

So provide help, not hindrance.

Yes, there is quite a bit more to it than that — the While this pilot is ongoing and it can’t be confirmed, funds for government aid comes out of the pockets of whether being incentivized is producing the desired everyone — but at the core, charity and government results, but this approach is far more desirable than aid are similar. one that would only serve to further ostracize those Money is put aside and dedicated toward helping receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance. the less fortunate in hopes of elevating that group to In this matter, it is, pardon the pun, truly the carrot a higher standard of living. The act is done in hopes or the stick.

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program to a huge health problem in the U.S. By requiring (SNAP), formerly known as food stamps, spent over people to use their SNAP funds for essential foods, $75 billion of taxpayer money in 2011. the government can continue to provide support for Besides administration costs, most of this money those who really need it, and help limit obesity and went toward purchasing food for those in low-income the health problems it causes. families.

The conclusion of the aforementioned study There’s nothing wrong with providing support suggested that programs like SNAP “should promote for those in need. It’s great that there’s a system to the purchase and consumption of nutritious, lowerhelp people purchase essentials when they can’t make energy foods to help address the burden of obesity in ends meet. The problem is that the food people are lower-income urban populations.” purchasing is not exactly “essential.”

The proposition Sen. Ronda Storms (R-Fla.) While I enjoy junk is putting forward in food as much as the Florida does exactly that.

While the government shouldn’t next college student, I It would prohibit the understand that it isn’t purchase of nonessential restrict people from making “real” food, nor should snack and junk food choices, there should definitely it be used as a primary items when using food be restrictions on what people source of nutrition. stamps.

Over 30 percent can do with government money.

No one’s rights are of American adults being infringed; people are classified as obese, according to the Center for can still buy whatever they want, but they’ll have to Disease Control and Prevention, which makes the use their own money if they want excess foods.

United States the fattest country in the world.

Opponents may say it reduces poorer families from Much of this problem can be attributed to poor their choice of food, but you give up that right when diet and lack of exercise. you receive a handout from the government.

Each person’s dietary choices are his or her own Keep in mind who pays for all of this government to make, provided he or she is the one paying for money: the American public. While the government the food, but just as it is impossible to buy alcohol shouldn’t restrict people from making choices, there or tobacco products with food stamps, it should not should definitely be restrictions on what people can be possible to buy food that enables an unhealthy do with government money. lifestyle.

As a taxpayer, I don’t want my money going toward A study conducted in New York in 2011 concluded encouraging an unhealthy lifestyle. If there are any that obesity is higher in families with lower incomes. special occasions that call for cakes or other snacks, Health problems like diabetes and high blood they can either be purchased with separate funds or pressure are directly related to obesity. made from ingredients that food stamps can purchase.

This can easily be attributed to the prevalence of If a guy like me, who can barely cook to save his low-quality, processed food. life, can figure out how to make a cake from scratch, It’s cheap, it’s everywhere and it’s also contributing it can’t be that hard.

Ain’t no party like a filmed USC party A new online series about college nightlife puts USC in a bad light JOHN SOLLITTO Daily Titan

While most of us are familiar with the myths of college life perpetuated by film and television, many feel the world of higher education has been sullied with overly decadent and promiscuous activity.

James Franco, actor and sometimes director, has created his solution to the unrealistic portrayals of university living. His new project, a web reality series

titled Undergrads, follows a group of students at the University of Southern California and their nightly adventures.

Franco’s creation has not been well received, though. The main body of the show is filled with wild parties of excess and frequent run-ins with the police.

USC students and faculty are deeply upset at the light their university has been shown in, not to mention how the alumni feel, especially since the school has been working hard in the last few years to fix its image. This is partly due to recent scandals such as the photos of students having sex on the roof of a school building, Pete Carroll’s sudden

departure followed by the athletic department fiasco and the horrible viral email of the female ranking system suggested by fraternity members.

I can understand the school and those who work and study there being upset. I would be too if some sort of show came out featuring

USC has trained some of the best in every field of quite possibly everything, but it is common human nature to focus on the bad something or someone does instead of the good. the “wild party scene” of Cal State Fullerton. However, this just damages a school that is already damaged by scorn, jealousy and its own questionable actions.

The quaint nickname given by those who despise the institution, the “University of Spoiled Children,” may be accurate in some respects, but it doesn’t give any credit to all of the students who work hard to get into that institution.

USC has trained some of the best in every field of quite possibly everything, but it is common human nature to focus on the bad something or someone does instead of the good.

That being said, was it Franco’s intention to damage the reputation of the school?

No, even he says that it was his

intention to provide a real and accurate record of what college life is like in order to combat the fantasy realms of shows like Greek, or films such as Animal House. But what he’s shown has not helped in any way.

USC has a history of being a little over the top when it comes to parties and nightlife, but is that so surprising? It is USC, one of the top schools in the nation in the heart of Los Angeles. Every school has a reputation. This show could have been just as damaging to another institution had it been Chico State, “the Party Mecca of California,” or UC Berkeley with its “high population of hippies and druggies.”

What it comes down to is this: What is the purpose of the video?

It was to show the truth about the nightlife. Does it do that? Yes. Do people have to be happy about that? No. Can they be angry that Franco isn’t showing the arts programs or the many philanthropic endeavors that the school is involved in? Yes, but would anyone really watch a show about people organizing charities or practicing for a recital?

Of course not, that’s why he made a more visceral and controversial show.

Honestly, had this show come out 10 years ago, there wouldn’t be this much of an outcry of indignation. Because of the issues in recent years the reaction is hyper-sensitive, especially since USC is supposed to be fixing its image to attain more aid for its more benevolent projects.

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Mary Jane: Wow, she’s still not legal?

Fear is the only thing that stands in the way HAILEY MORAN Daily Titan

Some people shake in their boots at the thought of legalizing marijuana. The idea that it could be regulated and controlled like alcohol and tobacco scares the hell out of them. Those people are ignorant and disillusioned, and it’s at no fault of their own.

Both our grandparents and parents were exposed to the mentality that smoking pot will send a person into a Reefer Madness lifestyle. They were mortified at images of hit-and-run accidents, suicide, murder and rape— all at the hands of the theatrical, over-the-top dramatization of what happens when people get high.

Since we were kids, we were warned that our brain on drugs was the equivalent of a smashed egg. Let us not forget that we have also been exposed to plenty of “Just Say No” lectures, Red Ribbon Week campaigns and cheesy afterschool specials about the dangerous consequences of doing drugs, specifically marijuana.

Unfortunately, these crazy, outlandish fears are built on unsubstantiated “evidence” and unfair stereotypes of drug users.

Some of the fear comes from the idea that everyone will smoke pot because it’s legal. Worried parents might think that this could have a bandwagon effect on their children, who will jump on and light up because it’s legal now. Worried antidrug proponents might be concerned that their streets will be filled with Bob Marley-loving, homelesslooking, peace-and-love-seeking antisocial vagrants.

However, chances are someone you know, and probably someone you never would have expected has smoked pot. As it is the most accessible drug out there, more people than ever are indulging. A study by the

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration shows that 17.4 million people in the United States regularly smoke marijuana, a number that has increased over the past five years.

It’s already a presence and it’s already out there. People are already smoking it.

They often assume that since it is a drug, then it is bad for you; however, according to a recent study by the Journal of the American Medical Association, it is not as detrimental to one’s health as previously assumed.

The study found that smoking marijuana on an occasional basis does not significantly damage the lungs.

In fact, they found that after smoking one joint a day for seven years, no damage was found on the lungs, and lung function remained unharmed.

However, that is not the case with tobacco. The study also found that, despite marijuana containing many of the same chemicals as tobacco, lung function declined with increased exposure to tobacco at a faster rate than exposure to marijuana.

Those against the legalization of marijuana are also neglecting its current beneficial uses. Its medicinal impact for cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy or radiation has been significant. It has made life more tolerable for people suffering from pain and discomfort due to glaucoma. It has become a valuable and viable resource for extending the quality of life for anyone who is suffering.

Like all things, marijuana used in moderation is not—and should not—be an issue. People who are afraid of its legalization are blinded by the far-fetched and unfounded claims that have been pounded into their head since they were children.

The time has come for people to realize that their fears are unnecessary.

It is now time to come out from under the shadow of disillusion and realize that the scarlet letter that was once slapped onto casual marijuana users is no longer acceptable or valid.

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MEN’S: Challenging the ‘status quo’ ...Continued from page 1 The winter overcoats had a rigor as well as a sinuous elegance that will translate well onto the street.

Strictly tailored, double-breasted suits in classic English fabrics like tweed were contrasted with more modern elements such as geometrically color-blocked, draped sweaters and puffy parkas.

Two of the biggest trends that showed up consistently during the season were velvet and embellishments.

From a fashion standpoint, these two are perfect for the winter and holiday seasons, which these collections are produced for.

Intricately stitched scroll work, spikes, studs and satin lining gave each appropriate piece an edge and refinement at the same time.

Dolce and Gabbana was a fantastic example of rich embroidery and embellishment for the modern, youthful man.

At this show, luxury was the name of the game, and classic suits and overcoats in heavily luxurious fabrics were the winners.

The traditional silhouettes of the clothes were mixed with different embellishments, such as shaggy fur collars and gilded embroidery.

It’s interesting to note that the embroidered gilt was distressed to the point that it became appropriate to wear in an everyday setting.

Although the Balmain presentation lacked a runway this season, the drama and sublime elegance that unfolded in its clothes pretty much guaranteed that the house will have a successful season.

Skin-tight, white leather motorcycle pants are not for every man, but for those who want to look polished –– and quite honestly, dead cool –– Balmain designer Olivier Rousteing’s Parisian Rocker clothes delivered.

The color scheme of the collection was simple — red, white, blue and grey; but the specific colors — optic white, berry red and deep navy were fantastic.

A standout for the collection was a long, double breasted coat, with lines of large silver buttons trailing down the front.

Rounding out the group of oldguard designers was Stefano Pilati for Yves Saint Laurent. The YSL collection literally straddled the line between rigor and sexuality as the men walked down the runway in

black leather tipped suits and furcollared leather biker jackets.

If the idea subtly and tailoring was a mainstay at one end of the spectrum this season, experimentation rocked the runway at the other end.

Jonny Johansson, designer for ACNE Studios, pushed the envelope by deriving inspiration from the word “fake.”

Press notes from the designer read, “When we were researching fabrics we were bouncing the idea of imitation — materials that pretend to be something they are not. Fake fur, vinyl, polyester.”

At the same time, the designer punctuated his dark looks with splashes of tiny heart prints, inspired by a friend’s struggle with relationships. The result: moody — but with a sense of optimism, much like a hopeful high school romance.

Lanvin was another show where a huge risk resulted in a huge payoff.

Undoubtedly, Lanvin’s artistic director Alber Elbaz, and menswear designer Lucas Ossendrijver’s Parisian Chic aesthetic contrasted with elements of sportswear reins supreme season after season.

This season specifically was a high point in the house’s menswear history.

The clothes had a dark sensuality to them.

Strange, but beautiful details such as bold stripes, shiny patent leather and large rounded shoulders made each outfit feel special.

A standout look for the show –– one sure to make it off of the runway and into the streets next fall –– was a tartan plaid sweater-pant ensemble with a degrade effect where the red, checked fabric faded to cloudy black at the waist.

One brand that balanced both experimentation and tradition was KrisVanAssche.

According to press notes from the show, designer Kris Van Assche was inspired by the difference between workers and professionals.

Van Assche combined details from both blue and white-collar worker’s outfits in order to make a statement about the current threat of economic violence.

Contrasting fabrics such as, “woolen cloth, flannel and wool tweed, twill and cotton poplin, (and) printed silk fabric,” served to unify the worlds of blue and white collar laborers.

Now who says that fashion can’t make a sociological statement?

Courtesy of PR Counsulting Optimistic heart prints were subtly injected into ACNE Studios’ fall collection.

Courtesy of Frédérique & Ludwig Bonnet At KrisVanAssche, white collar details such as conservative sports-jackets are mixed with blue collar accents like loose-fitting, three-quarter length pants.

Courtesy of PR Consulting ACNE Studios’ fall collection straddled the line between experimentation and tradition.

Courtesy of Frédérique & Ludwig Bonnet Overcoats were a staple for fall. At KrisVanAssche they are paired with tweed overalls.

Jason Wu for Target line is a major success AJAI SPELLMAN Daily Titan

Courtesy of Target American, fashion designer Jason Wu is known for his soft fabrics and feminine silhouettes. Here, a navy, pleated sleeveless, shift-dress is paired with a boxy woven tote bag.

“Mischief is in the details” means only one thing –– that shopaholics and fashionistas everywhere hightailed it to Target Sunday, Feb. 5 for the debut of fashion designer Jason Wu’s new collection for one of America’s largest retailers.

Wu’s claim to fame came after he designed Michelle Obama’s inaugural dress in 2009.

Ever since the First Lady rocked one of his designs, the name Jason Wu has been uttered on the tongues of fashion gurus across the world.

The collection, “Jason Wu for Target,” focused on “clean lines and smart details,” which is another thing that Wu is noted for. The clothing line made its way to select Target locations at 8 a.m. on Super Bowl Sunday.

While many men prepared for the Super Bowl, female shoppers lined up as early as 6 a.m. with hopes of being the first to snatch their favorite items from the collection.

Marcella Jaureguia, 31, a shopper at the Target in Manhattan Beach, Calif., lined up near the store’s opening time.

Jaureguia had already done her research beforehand on the items that she wanted.

“I’ve seen his collection and I like his runway stuff. He has floral prints, chiffon and a lot of silk and flowy dresses. I specifically came for the striped dress and the floral bag,” said Jaureguia.

Jauregulia, like many other Wu fanatics, enjoys the type of clothes that Wu’s Target collection consists of, in addition to the affordable prices.

“Jason Wu for Target is a collection of apparel, handbags and scarves that appeals to women who love fun and flirty fashion without having to break the bank. We have 53 pieces in the collection and the prices (range from) $19.99 to $59.99 for apparel and $19.99 to $49.99 for handbags and scarves,” stated Target’s Executive Team Leader of Human Resources Priscilla Arellano.

The collection thrives on spring fashion, including everything from soft colors and fabrics, to striped and flowery patterns. Shoppers expressed appreciation of the type of clothing the line has to offer, and were simply excited to be a part of the festivities.

Shopper Pam Leelayuwapan said, “I came out because I like his stuff. I saw

Courtesy of Target

Courtesy of Target

Feminine bows are carried over from Jason Wu’s runway collection to his Target line.

The flared skirt of the collection’s black trench coat and navy dress suggest a feeling of mischief.

it online, (and) it’s not, like, too trendy.

(It’s) very cute and classic … and the pricing is right. A lot of times it’s a little bit expensive, but everything here I think is, like, under $60, which is good. Plus, I just wanted to be a part of all of the excitement.”

The collection will be available from Feb. 5 through March 6 in select Target locations and online on Target’s website.

It’s not likely that there will be much

left from the line to chose from, considering the fact that shoppers already stormed the racks, leaving only one or two shirts behind.

The majority of online items also display the availability as “out of stock.”

For the rest of you Wu fans, be sure to make your way down to an appropriate Target to rack up your favorite pieces from the Jason Wu collection. dailytitan.com/features

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Dance those pounds away

Asian Pacific Islander Center opens After a short period of inactivity, the center is once again available for Asian-American and Pacific Islander students to network SEPIDEH NIA Daily Titan

At its annual Spring Into Action event, the SRC reveals its spring class schedule LANCE MORGAN Daily Titan

The slapping treble sounds and deep bass vibrations of East and West African step dances resonates in the small, crowded room.

A cluster of young people use their bodies as instruments in a sort of dance that could easily be mistaken as a workout, an art form or even a song.

Surprisingly, the setting is not Africa, South America or the Caribbean where such dances have been passed down through generations and are accepted as a mainstay within the culture. The routine is taking place, instead, within Cal State Fullerton’s Student Recreation Center during its annual Spring into Action event.

Uchenna Anyikam, a recent graduate of CSUF, is the instructor for the “Step/Stomp” class that was just described, as well as a Muay Thai class offered through the SRC. “It’s an incredibly intense workout. Twenty seconds of it and you will be gasping for air if you do it right,” said Anyikam.

Anyikam explained that the class uses every part of the body to make rhythmic noises. “It’s like the Stomp show (that) you see in Vegas, but (at the same time) it’s not like the Stomp show in Vegas,” Anyikam said.

The Stomp workout is uncommon in Orange County, but Anyikam compared it to the dances that some Asian fraternities can be seen

LANCE MORGAN / Daily Titan Spring Into Action attendees at the SRC were able to try classes that will be offered this spring. Here, Priscila Castillo, 25, an education graduate student, tries the rock wall.

practicing on campus.

Coming from South America, Latin America or even as far as Japan, the other instructional classes presented at the Spring into Action event offered a compilation of international workouts. The choices presented a variety of options to meet CSUF students’ diverse needs. Line dancing, salsa dancing and Kubodo are examples of six week courses that students can take for $22.

The Spring into Action event served as an introduction to the SRC’s instructional classes that will be taught during the semester, and highlights the brand new classes being offered. “We have had a lot of success with all our classes, and this year we are excited to introduce several new ones,” said Alain Bourgault, the SRC’s coordinator for fitness and the rock wall.

According to Bourgault, the classes will cost students $3 per session and will include quality instructors, such as world-renowned

martial artist Erik Paulson.

Several students filing into the SRC were initially disappointed as they realized that the free drop-in classes offered throughout the semester had been canceled for the day. However, many stayed to preview the exotic blend of instructional classes. Tanya Bustamante, a senior sociology student, was planning to attend the regularly scheduled “Guts, Butts and Thighs” class on Tuesday nights, but instead used the Spring into Action preview to conquer the rock wall and try out the Step/Stomp class.

Bustamante’s two friends, graduate student in education, Andrianna Martinez and senior sociology student, Cynthia Miranda, had not climbed a rock wall for several years, but both enjoyed the event and the flexibility the schedule the SRC offers to students.

Whether it be dance, martial arts or workout classes, the SRC believes it has something for everyone’s palette, for little to no cost.

In an effort to create an outlet for students to get more involved with their cultural and ethnic communities, the Cal State Fullerton community has once again made the Asian and Pacific Islander Resource Center available for students to utilize.

Although the center has existed in the past, the former leaders graduated, leaving a deep hole in the Asian and Pacific Islander cultural clubs.

Trina Tan, a fourth-year English major and Associated Students Inc.’s chief communications officer, was one of the students who helped resurrect the API center.

“We are picking things up and reviving the center … we are looking for student volunteers who will be here to stick around and help with the renovation,” said Tan. Cal State Fullerton has a high percentage of Asian American and Pacific Islander students who, until recently, were not able to utilize all the API Center had to offer.

“The center is a resource to promote events, let students use the space to have meetings if they want, to hang out and to use our resources to find internships within the API community,” Tan said.

Student organizations are already taking advantage of the API Center’s resources.

Nina Nguyen, a fourth-year Asian American studies major, with a minor in biology and a member of the Cambodian Student Association, said, “It’s pretty hard to get a space on campus, even if you are blueprinted. Even in the library you still can’t make a lot of noise.”

The new API center not only gives cultural clubs and individual students a space to meet and socialize,

but also offers students a chance to make a difference on campus. “The biggest benefit of being involved in the API center is that students have an opportunity to become student leaders for this new program in this new area,” Tan said.

Ngoc-Minh Nguyen, a fifth-year health science and public administration double major, and the philanthropy chair and event coordinator for the Vietnamese Student Association, was also a part of the large number of students who helped re-open the API center.

The biggest benefit of being involved in the API center is that students have an opportunity to become leaders for this program.

Trina Tan Chief Communications Officer, ASI

“If we could unite all of the Asian cultural clubs on campus we could stem off of each other’s strengths and those that have weaknesses. We could build up,” said Nguyen.

The API center is currently scheduling a number of events with opportunities for the API cultural clubs to showcase their unique cultures.

The soonest opportunity for cultural clubs to table will be Feb. 8 at the API’s first Resource Fair. The fair will be located in the API Center at University Hall Room 210A and 210B from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Tan hopes to not only engage the API community, but to raise awareness about the resource center and API culture.

“We are trying to give students what they are looking for,” she said.

At the same time she hopes to educate the community about what it means to be an Asian-American and Pacific Islander in this generation.

DAVID LE / Daily Titan Spectators at the 113th Downtown Los Angeles, Chinese New Year Parade were wowed by the festivities, which included hundreds of dragons as well as confetti and various other colorful decorations. Observers on the sidelines celebrated with their own ‘noise poppers’.

Celebrating the dragon Historic Broadway Street in Downtown Los Angeles played host to its 113th Lunar New Year Parade ANDREA AYALA Daily Titan

The popping sound of noisemakers, the melt-in-yourmouth feel of dumplings — both signs that it is officially Chinese Lunar New Year.

Every year, Downtown Los Angeles closes its streets to car traffic and opens its heart to Southern California’s diverse population.

Activities such as hoop diving and musical art helped visitors of the 113th Downtown Los Angeles Chinese New Year Parade take advantage of an opportunity to celebrate a thousand-year-old tradition in their own backyards.

This year is also especially lucky for people born in a previous Year of the Dragon.

According to Chinese tradition, dragons are seen as a symbol of power and are “doers.” In keeping with tradition, much was done in preparation for celebration of the year of the dragon.

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Parade paid homage to the dragon with hundreds of effigies of the reptile displayed on every corner of the parade route.

Vibrant colors and confetti decorated the historic – and always busy – Broadway Street where visitors anxiously awaited the start of the parade.

Noise poppers and shouts of “Happy New Year” in various Chinese dialects, including Mandarin and Cantonese, added to the excitement. Also building in the atmosphere were the jubilant greetings of Southern Californians as

I think it’s a cultural experinece... it’s always important in a multicultural city like L.A. to be exposed to all the cultures in L.A. Carlos Castillo Los Angeles Resident

they smiled at each other and waved at the parade.

L.A. resident Eric Rosien said he enjoyed the excitement that was generated by both the crowd and the members of the parade.

Rosien said the firecrackers

especially stood out to him and he enjoyed the parade in general.

“There’s a lot of energy (at the parade),” said Rosien. “There’s a lot to take in actually.”

Many local leaders of the L.A. community gathered to greet the more than 4,000 visitors to the parade.

Local bands, cheerleaders and martial arts groups also joined in on the fun.

Ruby Arredondo’s 6-year-old daughter was among the spectators, enjoying her first visit to the Chinese New Year Parade. “(She enjoyed) everything,” said Arredondo. “She was right in front … playing with the poppers.”

Olvera Street, which is just a few blocks from Chinatown, also joined in on the celebration, hosting events of its own, such as musicians and dancers. Local visitors from varying backgrounds joined in for the celebration.

“I think it’s a cultural experience,” says Carlos Castillo, a teacher in the L.A. area. “(I am) not Chinese, but it’s always important in a multicultural city like L.A. to be exposed to all the cultures in L.A.” Among the smell of dim sum and tea houses, visitors enjoyed not only a celebration of a singular culture, but of their community.

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Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) Polish up your presentation with a touch of color. A loved one thinks you can do anything. Live up to their expectations. Inspiration shows up at work.

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Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) No need to rush. Slow down for the next couple of days to recharge your batteries.

Revise your budget (and follow it). Sit by a lazy river.

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Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) You get a confidence boost for the weekend. Be grateful for what you have (and for what you don’t have). You’re becoming more creative and attractive.

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Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Entering a two-day potential spending spree, as well as a quite profitable learning phase. Don’t spend more than you have. Teach your brilliant insight to others.

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Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Be open to expanding your point of view. You can learn what’s necessary to move to the next level. The treasure is closer than you think.

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Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Learning new skills leads to new friends. Your connections completely benefit your career.

Initiatives make perfect sense.

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Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Messes can lead to improvements. Let a change occur naturally. Accept another’s generosity graciously. A friend is in love, so celebrate.

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Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) Something may sweep you off your feet today. You notice beauty in unlikely places and add artistic flair to your work. Create an opportunity for yourself. Think something new.

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Cancer (June 22-July 22) Balance responsibilities with socializing ... isn’t that always the trick? Enjoy a relaxing event, with co-workers, maybe. Talk about your passions.

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Gemini (May 21-June 21) Comfort food really hits the spot today: homemade mac ‘n cheese, apple pie or bread fresh from the oven. Brevity is the heart of elegance. Keep it simple.

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Taurus (April 20-May 20) Enjoy the social buzz. Face to face works best. Settle on individual roles, and encourage innovation. There’s a lot that can be done when folks come together.

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Aries (March 21-April 19) Think fast and solve a problem before anyone knows it’s there. A distant development favors you. You wear your thinker’s cap well.

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February 7, 2012

SPORTS

DTBRIEFS Women’s Tennis CSUF Loses First Conference Match Cal State Fullerton hosted Cal State Northridge for the Big West Conference opener Sunday at the Titan Tennis Courts. It was a disappointing day for the Titans as they lost their first conference match.

Northridge defeated Fullerton in all three doubles matches. During the No. 2 match, Matador Nigora Sirojiddinova and Anna Yang shut out Titans Monica Rodriguez and Kalika Slevcove. Northridge also won five of the six singles matches.

CSUF junior Monica Rodriguez won the only point for the Titans during the No. 3 singles match. Rodriguez completed her 2010-11 season as one of four players with double-digit wins.

Fullerton now holds a record of 1-2 overall and 0-1 in conference match, while Northridge holds a 2-2 overall and 1-0 in conference.

The next match for CSUF will be against Gonzaga University at 10 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 12, at the Titan Tennis Courts. This will be the first time the Titans host the Bulldogs for the 2011-2012 season.

THE SIXTH TITAN

ROBERT HUSKEY / Daily Titan

A rare full house proved fans can provide a valued psychological edge BLAKE FOGG Daily Titan

The fast break layup, the 3-point daggers, the mammoth dunks, blocked shots that go 10 rows into the stands, the posturing and primal yell afterward, and a packed and very loud house — this is what college basketball is all about.

Big plays create momentum and can sway a crowd, which ultimately makes a team win and lose games.

Last Saturday against UC Santa Barbara, the Titans were on the verge of being blown out when they were down by 12 before the half.

However, Isiah Umipig’s 3-point buzzer beater, which had no business going in, got the 3,224 fans in attendance back into the game and changed the mindset going into the second half.

When a home crowd backs a team, it psychologically acts as another man on the court. That’s where football and soccer sayings such as, “twelfth man,” or in this case, a “sixth man” on the court stem from. The pressure of a crowd can influence referee’s decisions.

For example, the difference between a charge and a block is so minute that the decision favors the home team.

A home crowd changes players’ attitudes.

They develop swagger. Every play is multiplied by 10.

Titan forward Omondi Amoke spoke post game about what a big play can do. “It’s a momentum shifter. When you get a big block it gets the guys going, it gets the crowd into it. Just like a charge.

Those are big plays in a game.”

All this is great and everything, but the only way for that to happen is to get some people to an actual game.

Saturday’s game had the highest attendance at Titan Gym since 2007.

Why does it have to be

homecoming to draw a crowd?

That’s what I have always pondered, and so do the players on the Cal State Fullerton men’s basketball team.

Junior guard D.J. Seeley said after the UCSB game, “I wish we could have it every night.”

“It was real fun. I wish we could get that crowed every time we play,” said junior guard Kwame Vaughn after UCSB. “If this doesn’t bring them out I don’t know what will. We got a really good team, fun to watch, exciting, we’re in the mix and the kids made the difference for us tonight,” said Titan Head Coach Bob Burton.

I broke the journalism rules of triple-quoting to illustrate a point, people. Your basketball team needs you. They want you there.

You, the 3,224 fans who showed up Saturday night, are the reason why they beat UCSB. On any other night the Titans would be dead and buried.

Your intensity and your neversay-die attitude brought the Titans back into the game.

I’ve never seen so much support in my two years watching and covering the team.

Even I, a student-reporter who loves his school, but still has to abide by the journalistic code and be a cold-hard bastard, got emotionally involved on some plays (I hope nobody saw).

The advantage our school has over any other program in the area is that we’re a Division I program.

Other schools don’t have that luxury.

And if you didn’t know this already, our basketball team is good and plays a very exciting brand of basketball.

Saturday night definitely proved that point. They will be for at least two years.

This team has a legitimate shot at making the NCAA tournament and it will be a lot tougher to make it if you’re not there.

The Titan Gym was an absolute madhouse on homecoming. We showed that it can be a difficult place to play.

Let’s continue to build on this and show support for your team.

DOUBLES 1. Sher/Man-Son-Hing (CSUN) def. Mai/McIntosh (CSF), 8-4 2. Sirojiddinova/Yang (CSUN) def. Rodriguez/Slevcove (CSF), 8-0 3. Cheung/Pistalu (CSUN) def. Pepa/Tomaiko (CSF), 8-2 SINGLES 1. Jennifer Sher (CSUN) def. Tiffany Mai (CSF), 6-1, 6-0 2. Nigora Sirojiddinova (CSUN) def. Morgan McIntosh (CSF), 6-3, 6-3 3. Monica Rodriguez (CSF) def. Sabrina Man-Song-Hing (CSUN), 7-6, 4-6 (10-8) 4. Maria Pistalu (CSUN) def. Kalika Slevcove (CSF), 6-4, 1-6 (10-8) 5. Anna Yang (CSUN) def. Jessica Pepa (CSF), 6-0, 6-2 6. Lorraine Cheung (CSUN) def. Avriel Tomaiko (CSF), 6-2, 6-0 Brief by Erinn Grotefend

Track and Field Wilson Shines at New Mexico Classic Cal State Fullerton took part in the first indoor track and field meet of the year at the New Mexico Collegiate Indoor Track and Field Classic Friday and Saturday.

On Friday, sophomore Katie Wilson was the top Titan, finishing in ninth place. She ran the women’s 200 meters in 25.04, her personal best.

Freshman Amanda Mercado was one of three Titans who took part in the weight throw. She finished top for the Titans in 14th place with a mark of 14.46 meters. Senior Danielle Morton and freshman Sabrina Kraft both fouled during their three throws.

The last competitor Friday was freshman Morgan Thompson. She finished the 600 meters in 1:40.0, which put her in 12th place.

On Saturday, Wilson continued by posting her second personal best. She ran the women’s 400 meters in 55.75 and took seventh place. This comes after having posted a personal record the day before in the 200 meters.

The next meet for the distance runners will be in Seattle for the Husky Classic Saturday. The Titans will also be competing at the Northern Arizona Open in Flagstaff, Ariz. on the same day.

Brief by Erinn Grotefend

Sports & Eggs

by CLARK PAGADUAN

“What makes a good coach? A good writer”

The Hallway War is a true Hollywood story I

guess all Metta World Peace needed to unearth Ron Artest was to leg-headlock a Los Angeles Clipper. I guess all that was needed was a Pau Gasol pat to Chris Paul’s head to spark the ultimate hardwood civil war.

I guess it’s everything that we’ve all been waiting for.

L.A. Lakers vs. L.A. Clippers. Let the headlocks and head patting begin. Finally.

For the past several weeks, the tension was marinating. It contained itself inside, like a Jack Nicholson-in-the-box toy waiting for the lever to be spun.

What’s been brooding is finally alive; the L.A. Hallway Rivalry is here to live and breathe, for many years to come.

As Randy Newman would say, “I love L.A. We love it!”

This L.A. quarrel started nasty, but it took some time to develop its edge.

Beginning with the trade rejection that stemmed from still-questionable “basketball reasons,” the Clippers strategically swooped in with better reasons; well, at least they were for David Stern. Then the basketball came.

Little brother Clippers embarrassed big brother Lakers with resonant victories in their first three meetings, two preseason games and one regular season game, which had writers and fans signaling an iceberg was up ahead for the purple and gold ship.

Even the famed Figueroa Hotel, long known for embracing Laker legends on their outside walls, welcomed this new “Lob City” spirit with banners of Chris Paul, Blake Griffin and a rather out-ofplace DeAndre Jordan (I would’ve used Chauncey Billups).

The Angelenos stuck in traffic on the I-10, who have a clear view of the banners, may have been taken aback by the out of the ordinary Clippers presence.

Despite the loud, jubilant cheers of little brother proclaiming victory, big brother remained silent.

Perhaps big brother knows that L.A. will always be his city, one that he gifted with 11 championships Contact Us at dtsportsdesk@gmail.com

(not including the five he carried with him from Minnesota).

He developed a culture the celebrities found hip, one ingrained in “Showtime,” and a tradition rich with the game’s most hallowed legends. Little brother couldn’t be a threat, right?

After all, little brother had only been to the playoffs four times since 1984, the year they moved to Los Angeles from San Diego.

Little bro’s history is marred with some of the NBA’s greatest lottery pick blunders. Even home games against big brother were never really home games.

But this is Hollywood. A script is always being written. The air is always changing.

In this story, the opposite of our norm reality became the new plot. Clippers owner Donald Sterling learned how to be an owner.

Blake Griffin didn’t become a bust. Chris Paul came at the right time. And with it all, came relevance.

But until the evening of Jan. 25th, this was still being played out too nicely. It wasn’t until big brother decided that he wanted his city back that this all got too exciting.

In a game that was part spectacular, part street fight, both teams combined for six technical fouls amid a backdrop of intense and emotional basketball. The subplots were aplenty.

There was Artest (I mean, World Peace) versus Griffin, Pau versus Paul, and even Lakers forward Josh McRoberts got tossed for tangling with Clippers forward Reggie Evans.

After a rugged fourth quarter, the Lakers came out the victor. It was the first time in this new rivalry that we’ve seen a game that meant as much to the Lakers as it did to the Clippers.

It was the perfect ending to a game with all the Hollywood charm. For another night, this was still the Lakers’ town.

I guess the city of Los Angeles now has two great basketball teams; both blessed with stars – one of them could be playing in June.

It’s a possibility that can now be embraced. This is now a true Hollywood story.