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February 13, 2012

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CSUF ALUMNUS IS MAYOR OF PLACENTIA

POLITICS | Smoking on campus

Majority of Senate votes to ban smoking Campus-wide ban moves to next step after heated debate MICHAEL MUNOZ Daily Titan

ANDERS HOWMANN / Daily Titan Jeremy Yamaguchi, 22, has an extensive background of community service in Placentia, from being an Eagle Scout to being a part of the Recycled Teen Team.

Youngest mayor in state

Jeremy Yamaguchi was elected for City Council at 19 years old ANDERS HOWMANN Daily Titan

At 22 years old, most students are just finishing up their

undergraduate degrees and are either trying to find a job or get into graduate school. Jeremy Yamaguchi, 22, graduated last fall with a degree in political science and a minor in music. Shortly after, he was named mayor of Placentia. Yamaguchi is the youngest mayor in the state of California.

He was elected to the Placentia City Council in November 2008 at the age of 19. An Eagle Scout, he has an extensive background of community service and involvement in the Placentia community. When he graduated from El Dorado High School in 2007, he had racked up a historic record of

The Academic Senate meeting Thursday was stirred by debate as the senate considered a proposal to completely ban smoking at Cal State Fullerton. An executive committee was established by the Academic Senate to bring forth a new smoking policy, to which Academic Senate Chair Jack Bedell described as birthing an elephant. The meeting was designed to infer on the Senate’s thoughts on a proposed smoking policy and give the members a chance to offer suggestions that the executive committee may to refer to when designing the new policy. The current University Smoking Policy prohibits smoking inside any buildings owned by the university on or off campus and within 20 feet of any building. The proposed policy restricts the sale of any smoking or tobacco related products on campus, and it moves the outdoor smoking areas to 25 feet away from buildings

and parking structures. The Senate quickly launched into a debate on whether to support a complete ban or the proposed policy’s newly designated smoking spots. The senators who agreed on the campus-wide ban believe it would be an easy transition for CSUF students to adapt considering they are coming from high schools and community colleges that have issued bans already. The Senate also made it clear the reasons for the ban was to offset health issues that tobacco and secondhand smoke creates. Academic Senate member Mougo Nyaggah, Ph.D. indicated that the smoking problem has been on this campus for quite some time. He recounted how secondhand smoke filtered through McCarthy Hall, exposing everybody and how unaffective smoking signs are. “Signs to indicate where people can smoke–now that’s not good enough … We are seeing advertising in television where the children are exposed to smoke from their parents. We all know that secondhand smoke harms,” Nyaggah said. See SMOKING, page 3

3,000 community service hours. So what makes an official this young and moving so quickly through the local political ranks tick? Q: How did your involvement in Boy Scouts shape your career? See MAYOR, page 2

LOCAL | College’s false marks

Claremont college ranking falsified Wrongdoing sheds light on vulnerable information open to possible manipulation EZEKIEL HERNANDEZ Daily Titan

Scandal began brewing after The New York Times published a report about the local prestigious campus, Claremont McKenna, where it was revealed that a top administrator was falsifying test scores in order to earn higher marks on U.S. News and World Report’s list of best colleges. The college ranked ninth among the list of best liberal arts colleges in the country. McKenna’s sister school, Pomona College, was ranked fifth on the same list. Both schools are located in Claremont, and make up the “consortium” of Claremont Colleges. Both schools often advertise their high rankings from several national publications. The revelations brought into question how open the information on college ranking publications is for manipulation, and how widespread the practice might be. Edward Sullivan, assistant vice president of Institutional Research and Analytical Studies at Cal State Fullerton, oversees the sending of the most accurate information to these national publications. He said every year, the school receives lengthy surveys that will ultimately determine how high schools are ranked. By virtue of participation, schools that partake in the surveys and fill information out thoroughly are likely to be ranked high. “As you complete these surveys, you tend to move up in the rankings,” said Sullivan. On the website of college rankings for U.S.

CAMILLE TARAZON / Daily Titan The Cal State Fullerton baseball team gathers for a huddle before the alumni baseball game. The Titans’ season begins Friday when they visit No. 1 ranked Florida.

SPORTS | Alumni baseball game

Legends visit old stomping grounds

News and World Report, the methods for scoring on the rankings is posted by different ranking categories, and how much each category is weighted. The “Undergraduate academic reputation” category has the most impact, at 22 percent. This category is composed of peer assessment and how highly high school counselors score schools on their surveys. In the case of Claremont McKenna, the information that was doctored fell under the category of “student selectivity,” and only made up for 7.5 percent of how the school was ultimately assessed in the rankings.

At the end of the day ... the student really should find the best fit for themselves. Edward Sullivan Assistant Vice President Institutional Research/Analytical Studies

Still, Sullivan said puffing up one category will not make much of a difference. “Unless you’re making a huge jump relative to others, you’re not going to move up in the rankings.” Both Sullivan and the U.S. News and World publication maintain that tedious measures are employed to make sure the surveys are complete and accurate. Both mentioned the use of the National Center for Education Statistics and their database as a source for double-checking accuracy of the surveys. “When Claremont McKenna put in the SAT’s the way that they did, it didn’t make any sense, because people could look it up,” Sullivan said. The federal government requires all schools

Former Titan baseball stars play in alumni game BLAKE FOGG Daily Titan

Photo illustration by ANIBAL ORTIZ / Daily Titan A Claremont McKenna administrator falsified student test scores to rank higher on published lists of best colleges.

to submit information accurately and on time each year, Sullivan said, and there is no incentive in a school providing falsified or misleading information because universities could lose federal grants and other sources of funding if they report inaccurately. “At the end of the day, choosing a college shouldn’t come out from one of these books, but what’s best for the kid,” Sullivan said. “The student really should find the best fit for themselves, and it really should take more than just a ranking in one of these books.” Eloy Lopez, 26, agrees. Lopez is a graduate of CSUF who is currently attending USC for graduate studies. USC is currently ranked 24th nationally among all campuses surveyed. See RANKS, page 3

When freshman pitcher Jose Cardona signed his letter of intent for the Titans it came with dreams of playing in the show. He probably didn’t know in his first game in front of a home crowd he’d have to face 15year MLB veteran and former Titan and collegiate great Mark Kotsay. Reportedly over 80 former Titan players and a festive crowd showed up to Goodwin Field Saturday to watch the alumni game between the 2012 varsity baseball team take on a squad of former Titan greats. The varsity team won 3-2. It was the top of the ninth with two outs when Kotsay made his way to home plate. Cardona promptly struck the lefty out looking, but the home plate umpire judged the pitch a ball, letting the former Golden Spikes and College World Series MVP hit away. After a few pitches and the count on the scoreboard reading four balls and three strikes,

Cardona made him look silly with a curveball to much of the delight of the alumni on the bench. “This is where it all began for me and it will never be done. Getting to come back to an alumni game, take a couple of swings and embarrass myself,” said Kotsay on how special it is to be a Titan. He signed with the San Diego Padres this offseason. The visiting dugout couldn’t fit all the past players, with some spilling out on the field. Current MLB players present were Cleveland Indian pitcher Vinnie Pestano, Toronto Blue Jay pitcher Ricky Romero, Baltimore Orioles infielder and outfielder Blake Davis, Oakland Athletic catcher Kurt Suzuki, New York Mets infielder Justin Turner, San Francisco Giant first basemen Brett Pill and Kotsay. Only Turner, Pill and Kotsay played in the game. Davis cameoed as a pinch runner in the ninth sporting tennis shoes and shorts. He showed his dedication for the team and slid into home plate on a passed ball and scored the alumnus’ second run. See ALUMNI, page 8

February 13, 2012

NEWS

Discounts on Apple Titan Shops is hosting MacFest to save students money on Apple products JUSTIN ENRIQUEZ Daily Titan

Apple is a brand name synonymous with technology, and the Titan Shops bookstore will have an event to bring that technology to students at a cheaper price. MacFest will take place Tuesday, Valentine’s Day, outside the Titan Shops from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Rickey Glenn, Jr., the interim Titan Tech manager, said the event is hosted by the Titan Shops in collaboration with Apple. “It’s a time that we can showcase our line of Apple computers along with accessories, but at the same time be able to offer some aggressive discounts or pricing for students to save,” said Glenn. At the event, students can expect to save anywhere from $20 to $50 on a MacBook Pro, iMac, iPad 2 or an iPod Touch. “Fifty dollars, especially in the tech world, is a lot. These are deals that you typically don’t find anywhere else; so it’s a good opportunity for students to show up and take advantage of those discounts,” Glenn said. Though $50 may not sound like much on a product that is typically more than $1,000, that discount comes after the educational discount that is already instated by the Titan Shops. The educational discount is something not highlighted because it’s already been set there for students of Cal State Fullerton. For

instance, a 13-inch MacBook Pro is $1,199 in a retail store and with the educational discount it is $1,099. At MacFest the product will be $1,049. Other deals include: The 21.5-inch iMac for $1,099, which has a regular price of $1,149, the iPod Touch 8GB for $179, which is normally $199, $29 off the iPad 2 and more. Wendy Yam, 19, an undeclared major who owns a MacBook, said it’s a good opportunity for those who are looking to buy Apple products. “It’s good for other students who can’t afford to buy them at their regular price,” said Yam. Saving money is not the only advantage in partaking in this event, as money spent at the event, or any other day at the Titan Shops, will go back into the school. “The majority of our revenues are funneled back into the university in terms of grants, scholarships and things of that nature,” Glenn said. MacFest is not the only reason to visit the outside of the Titan Shops, as other vendors will be out there as well. The Titan Shops will host a festive Valentine’s Day event with other vendors like Boom Movement headphones and a tent for flowers and balloons. The Titan Shops staff is also ready for the event. Tech associate Karen Grimes said it’s a good idea to come to MacFest and see what kind of deals they have in store. “I’m excited for it. There are great deals for students and anyone who wants to buy Apple products,” said Grimes. Even though there are cheaper alternatives to

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WILLIAM CAMARGO / Daily Titan Cal State Fullerton students will have the opportunity to purchase Apple products for additional student discounts.

Apple products out there, Apple is considered to be one of the most valuable companies in the world. Glenn points to durability, speed and overall product quality as some of the reasons people gravitate toward Apple products. She said Apple products were a “way of life” because of how you can link products like the MacBook Pro, iPad and iPhone. “I think it’s awesome that Apple has been able to kind of create that sort of experience when it comes to their products, and I think

that’s what people are looking for,” Glenn said. For anyone who can’t make it to MacFest or can’t afford to purchase one any time soon, it won’t be the last opportunity for an event like this to happen. Glenn said besides the MacFest event there are other opportunities to get discounts on Apple products, primarily spring and fall back-to-school time. For more information regarding MacFest, make sure to visit the Titan Shops website at TitanBookstore.com

MAYOR: Boy Scouts prepare Yamaguchi for future ...Continued from page 1

Athens was in flames as 100,000 Greek protesters marched to parliament and burned down several buildings in the center of the city, according to MSNBC. The fiery protests were followed by a vote by the Greek parliament Monday, which passed a widely unpopular austerity bill. The bill approved a second bailout from the International Monetary Fund and the European Union. The riots involved protesters in black masks and led to over 100 hospitalizations of both demonstrators and police. Riot police used tear gas against the Greek youth who used firebombs, fireworks and chunks of marble in violent demonstration. Protesters were enraged by the $4.35 billion cut to the budget that included the firing of 20 percent of civil employees and a decrease of more than one-fifth to the minimum wage. Greek lawmakers voted 19974 in favor of the deep cutbacks. Greece has faced pressure from several other European countries since the country’s financial meltdown. Greece “cannot be a bottomless pit” said German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble. Brief by Lance Morgan

A: So the Boy Scouts was really unique because I didn’t just participate in the outdoor portion of the Boy Scouts. I moved into more of the business side, the leadership side, and unfortunately, the political side, where you have this competition of all of your peers competing over different positions of leadership. It was very exciting to move up from the local chapter, which is three cities, to the council and the “lodge,” which is countywide. I worked my way up in that group until I was the chief, or president, of that group. And then from there we were overseeing an operation of about 1,500 people throughout the county and we would do service projects, fundraiser and provide a program for 1,200 people throughout the year. And then from there I went to section, which is Southern California, and that was when I represented the entire area to the national council, which is Texas. It’s not just the outdoor camping side, it’s the business operations and support side for the entire program, all the way down to the individual troop level. Q: What troop did you start out in? A: I started in 723 in Placentia. I worked all of the way through my Eagle there. Q: While you were in high school and participating in Boy Scouts, were your weekends full? A: I did Boy Scouts and ASB so my weekends were full. Q: How did you balance all of that when you were younger? A: Just time management. Sometimes you have to learn to say no, which is really hard. I just kept on planning ahead as far in advance as I could and setting up times and

80’s Pop Icon Dies Saturday

ANDERS HOWMANN / Daily Titan Jeremy Yamaguchi, major of Placentia, will on pursue his master’s degree after a second term.

restricting myself from having the stereotypical fun I guess that you have on the weekends. I just kept on working through. Q: How did your leadership involvement in Boy Scouts and the Orange County Council translate to involvement in Placentia politics? A: It really wasn’t directly a motivation to get involved in politics, but it was an experience and it helped me and enabled me to fill in that leadership position. It was all of the other experiences of volunteering in the community, working with former council members, former city treasurers, clerks, learning the ropes in City Hall through internship and volunteer programs. I was on the Recycled Teen Team, which is a group that works on educating the public about the policies of recycling and sustainability from the city standpoint. From there I learned all of the operations about public works and engineering, all of the departments, because we were in City Hall at least once a week, maybe once a month working with staff on different projects. Q: How was the process of running for City Council in 2008? What were the challenges? What do you feel went well in the election? A: Basically the campaign was the normal campaign tactics, which were mailers, website, door knocking, community forums, coffee, town hall format meetings, soliciting to the issues and opinions and then just going out and meeting people at coffee shops and bagel stores. But the actual process was rather interesting because there were a number of people who didn’t necessarily come out and say it, but they were thinking that ‘This is the young gun, he’s not going to be any good. He’s just coming in, trying to get attention and what not.’ But after the fact, the people listened to me and realized that ‘This guy knows what he’s doing, he’s in it for the right reasons, we are going to support him.’ Q: What was your campaign platform in 2008?

A: I knew coming in 2008, early January, we were having budget issues. Some of the other candidates didn’t necessarily address that in their campaigns. I addressed it early on, and I hit it hard and I had a plan. And that’s probably what helped me push through. The issues were just listening and having an open mind, because a lot of the other candidates have life experience, have their own opinions and were set in their ways, whereas I came in and explained to people that ‘A city council is not a business, there are five people and we have a CEO, and we are just giving him policy, we don’t tell him exactly what to do.’ So we are setting policy, and with every vote that I take I go out and ask as many people as I can, get feedback from the public, look at the issues, look at the impacts, look at the unintended consequences as much as I can and then make the vote there, instead of having my personal opinions and voting for what I want. Q: What is the process for being selected as mayor? A: The mayor is rotational amongst the five of us. So it takes at least three votes on the council to select someone as mayor. Q: You have an incredibly busy lifestyle. What do you do to unwind? A: I go to Disneyland. My girlfriend and I have passes so we just go to get away. The real unwinding is just going where nobody knows you (Yamaguchi laughs). Q: Do you still enjoy going hiking and camping? A: Absolutely. I go road biking... anything to unwind and relax, clear my mind, start fresh and come back. Yamaguchi plans on running for another term on the Placentia City Council this year. After, he plans on pursuing his master’s degree in public administration and a Juris Doctor in order to study and practice law.

Whitney Houston, a pop queen who reigned in the 1980s and early ‘90s, died Saturday. She was 48. According to ABC, Houston died in a bathtub in her room at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. Hotel security called 911 around 3:43 p.m., but efforts to revive her were unsuccessful. She was pronounced dead at 3:55 p.m. Authorities said the cause of death has not been determined and an autopsy is likely to be conducted Sunday or Monday. However, the results will take weeks to release. Houston’s peak was during the ‘80s when she recorded hits like “How Will I Know” and “Saving All of My Love for You.” She was one of the best-selling artists of the ‘80s and ‘90s, winning multiple Grammys, including Album of the Year. A long struggle with drugs and a rocky relationship with her ex-husband Bobby Brown sent her career and life into a downward spiral during the mid-90s. She attempted to make a comeback in 2009, but rumors saying she was still using drugs held her back. Before her death, Houston had finished acting in a remake of a 1976 film called Sparkle that will be coming out in August. Brief by Anders Howmann

Contractors Dying in War For the first time in the war in Afghanistan, more private contractors are dying than soldiers. According to The New York Times, many private personnel are used as bodyguards for generals and diplomats. They also work as cooks and convoy drivers. Their employers are not obligated to report their deaths, and in many cases only their immediate family members are notified. In some cases, these family members are not compensated for their deaths. Last year at least 430 private contractors were reportedly killed in Afghanistan. By comparison, 413 American soldiers died, according to Defense Department statistics compiled on iCasualties.org A similar trend was seen in Iraq. Contractor deaths have exceeded those of soldiers since 2009. These statistics are not entirely comparable because troops have been pulling out of Iraq since last year. Brief by Anders Howmann

February 13, 2012

NEWS

Plan to reduce tuition • 86 percent of graduates found college to be a good personal investment. (Source: Pew Research)

• Three-fourths of people think college costs are so high they are out of reach.

• NEARLY HALF of adults ages 18 to 34 say they cannot afford college. (Source: Pew Research)

• $2,780 is the amount tuition has risen since the 2007-08 semester. (Source: CSU)

• The national unemployment rate is 8.3 percent. The unemployment rate for citizens over 25 with a college degree is 4.2 percent. (Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics)

(Source: Pew Research)

TIM WORDEN Daily Titan

A new plan to reduce tuition for middle class students in the CSU and UC systems was unveiled Wednesday by California Assembly Speaker John Perez (D-Los Angeles). The plan would close a $1 billion tax loophole for large businesses. Perez’s program, the California Middle Class Scholarship, gives CSU and UC undergraduate students a two-thirds cutback in tuition if they come from a family with a household income of less than $150,000. The scholarship would save CSU students about $4,000 a year, or $16,000 over four years, and $8,200 a year, or $33,000 over four years, for a UC student, according to Perez’s website. The plan is contained in two pieces of legislation, according to Perez’s website. Assembly Bill (AB) 1500 would close the Single Sales Factor loophole, which allows large, multi-state businesses to avoid paying some taxes. AB 1501 creates the Middle Class Scholarship program that provides the scholarships to students. Scott Spitzer, Cal State Fullerton political science professor, said he is unsure if Gov. Jerry Brown would support the bill. “I don’t think the governor is going to be against it, but I don’t think he’s going to throw his weight behind it,” said Spitzer. That is because Brown already has his own tax plan he is pushing for in the November election. Spitzer said his tax plan would increase taxes on the wealthiest Californians (those making more than $250,000) and instate a temporary 1-cent sales tax increase. California’s fiscal problems include an immediate $20 billion budget gap and a long-term business development and infrastructure overhaul, Spitzer said. But, “investing in education is a very important way to help the economy,” Spitzer added. Spitzer went on to say that Perez’s bill would ultimately help the state in the long-run by providing more opportunities for students to stay in college. When students cannot afford increasing tuition costs they must choose to take more student loans or drop out, he said. “When we educate our state’s citizens we’re creating a whole new employed workforce that will be actively

working in California, paying taxes, helping the businesses and organizations that they work for do better,” Spitzer said. Perez proposed the legislation to help middle-class Californians who ordinarily would not qualify for financial aid. In a video for the Middle Class Scholarship, Perez said CSU fees have increased 191 percent and UC fees have increased 145 percent since the 2003-04 school year. In just five years, the yearly CSU tuition cost has risen from $3,340 in 2007-08 to $6,120 in 2011-12, according to the CSU website. Spitzer said the CSU had a $100 million cut last year. One of the ways the CSU made up for that was by “increasing tuition drastically by close to 30 percent,” he said. These budget cuts encouraged the California assembly speaker to promote the two bills. “Too many families are getting squeezed out of higher education,” Perez said, according to a transcript on his legislative website. Jake Morabito, 18, a Spanish major, said in the next two years, two of his five younger siblings will be in college. “It’s going to get really expensive,” said Morabito. Morabito lives in the dorms, adding another expense to his tuition. He received an academic Cal Grant scholarship and said his younger siblings will likely receive one too. “(The state) needs to make sure that education gets proper funding so that way they can encourage more people like me and my family and (other people in) the middle class to get to college,” Morabito said. A nationwide Pew Research study found that nearly all college graduates (86 percent) found college to be a good personal investment. “One of the great things about California is we have this extensive, public higher-education system that made it possible for millions of Californians who weren’t from upper-income families to go and get a good college education,” Spitzer said. “Bottom line is higher education costs a lot of money, but it’s well worth it.” The Middle Class Scholarship bill will be introduced to the Assembly Wednesday. It will require a two-thirds vote to move to the Senate.

ALLAN XU / for the Daily Titan Textbook prices vary with majors, leaving students with more difficult majors like business to pay higher costs for their new-edition books.

Paying the price of success Business and science majors have higher textbook prices ANDREA AYALA Daily Titan

The rising cost of tuition has put a considerable financial strain on many students at Cal State Fullerton. With the rising cost of tuition and parking permits, students have had to adjust to the changes by controlling their spending habits. While budgeting helps some students, others search for methods of reducing the total cost of books in order to remain financially secure. Textbooks remain a major concern for students at CSUF, who average about $1,656 per year in books and supplies, according to the CSUF Financial Aid website. As more options become available for students, textbooks are seen read by students in many different forms. Kimberly Ball, senior manager of course materials at the Titan Shops bookstore, listens to student concerns daily. Ball said business and science classes tend to have the most expensive books. “There’s a couple reasons

for that,” said Ball. “A lot of humanities (classes) use books that are less expensive, some of them use paperbacks that don’t change as quickly as science or business (books) do.” To deal with the high cost of her books, Rula Aboublgubein, 20, a finance major, said she always buys her books online from either Amazon.com or Half.com because being a business or science major can get pricey for students on a tight budget. Jason Lisenby, a 24-year-old business major, said his business books are around $150 per book. “Sometimes I’ll share books with classmates,” said Lisenby. There are times when he does not get the books he needs for classes in time because he buys them online, he said. Certain professors try to help students by offering as many affordable books as possible. Larry Howard, assistant professor in the Economics Department, said he tries to use editions of books that he likes, but which have several editions out so students can buy previous versions if possible. “More recent textbooks have more recent examples,” said Howard. But if he can make copies of those examples then he aims to do that if it

can help students financially. Howard prefers textbooks because he finds it easier for students to learn from. “In my opinion I think you absorb and comprehend the material better when you’re holding the book,” Howard said. While it may seem to some that online textbooks would be the goto option for many students, Ball said at the Titan Shops bookstore, this has not been the case. For six years, Titan Shops has offered online books, but they have not been very popular. Two thousand eBook units are available and that has not changed dramatically, Ball said. “It boils down to personal preference,” she said. One method that has been growing in popularity among CSUF students is renting books. “We’ve gotten a lot more aggressive with our rental program,” Ball said. The 600 to 700 rental titles that were available last fall jumped up to 1,200 in the spring. “We’re doing our best to try and expand our rental (program) as much as we can because it’s important for students to have that upright savings,” Ball said. Students had less to stress about this semester as the average price of a textbook dropped $10.

RANKS: False information printed in major publication ...Continued from page 1 “Well, rankings and prestige are all nice. However, I choose schools that are in my best interest and my family, so location does play a big role. So the best schools for me were the ones near home in order for me to commute back and forth,” said Lopez. The national ranking publications are used mainly as a resource for

parents and students when looking for a right fit in a school or particular program. When results are good, universities often republish the rankings on their websites as a way to boost campus confidence and attract prospective students. CSUF’s master’s in the software engineering program recently ranked third nationally among the other programs like it in the U.S. World and News ranking list. On the program’s website, a

screenshot is posted of the list, reading, “We are here!” “We feel very happy and proud, we are glad that we are being recognized and that our hard work is being recognized,” said Mariko Molodowitch, software engineering program chair. She said the software engineering program has earned a wide reputation, and now the U.S. News ranking adds further visibility to the program.

SMOKING: Committee will decide on new smoking policy ...Continued from page 1 “As much as we want to respect the rights of the smoker, why should the rights of the smoker be more important than the health of the person next to you or in the same building?” he asked. Nyaggah concluded by suggesting to the Senate that transitioning to a smoking ban on campus, like other campuses in the country have, is the solution to solving CSUF’s smoking problems. “Why should you have the right to kill or cause someone else to die from emphysema or other lung diseases because we are trying to ascertain your right to smoke is protected,” Nyaggah said. “It’s time for this campus to move boldly and forcibly to protect the rights of everybody from smoking products.” Senator Bill Meyer, Ph.D., also expressed a ban on smoking, but also wanted the executive committee to remove the scope in the current and proposed policy that allows smoking during theater and dance performances if the smoking is a required part of the performance. Meyer, who is the representative of the Visual Arts Department, indicated that the Department of Theatre and Dance does not use real cigarettes, thus shouldn’t be exempt. Exemption was another concern for the Senate. They made sure to include that the ban will not just be geared to students but to the entire faculty as well.

CSU Senator Reyes Fidalgo, Ph.D., opposed a proposed smoking ban, or any ban in general. Fidalgo expressed concerns of the rhetoric being discussed; she said the senate was characterizing smokers in a negative light and were “searching for demons.” “We all agree smoking is bad,” said Fidalgo. “We all agree it’s dirty and smells. There are many negative things about it and those should be sufficient reasons. In a dialogue that is based on clarity, honesty and transparency we should use the reasons that are. There is a process of demonization when, all of a sudden, they go forward to extremes that are not rational.” Fidalgo also expressed concern that if the ban were put in place, how would the campus enforce the ban and how would they punish those who don’t follow it? Fidalgo, who is also the chair of the Modern Languages and Literatures Department, believed that the ban will create an environment of fractured relationships. “What happens when we find

a student smoking?” Fidalgo said. “What are you going to do, call the police? How are the resources used? What is going to happen is that if someone sees another person smoking (they) will be entitled to go on the attack.” To conclude the meeting, the Senate took a vote to see where they stood on the issue of the policy. When asked who would uphold the current smoking policy, no one voted. When asked who would adapt the proposed new smoking policy, no one voted. When asked for a ban on smoking, the majority of the Senate voted for the ban. Daniel Ahn, 24, a business major, doesn’t believe the ban is unjust but also doesn’t believe it will be as effective. “It will probably be effective if they really cracked down on it, gave smoking tickets or a fee or something, then maybe,” said Ahn. “But it’ll be somewhat effective but not as effective as (academic senate) would like it to be.” The executive committee will meet to write a new smoking policy.

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February 13, 2012

OPINION

Don’t leave them kids alone It’s the students who ultimately suffer when schools deal with the predators they hired AJAI SPELLMAN Daily Titan

How many of you are good at math? See if you can figure out this simple equation: [(Feeding students semen via plastic spoons and cookies) + (Letting Madagascar cockroaches crawl all over their faces)] x Inappropriate touching - common sense = ? If Miramonte Elementary School teachers Mark Berndt and Martin Springer spent a little time paying attention in college themselves, they would have learned the correct answer is “replacing the entire staff and faculty in the middle of the school year and possibly getting registered as a sex offender for the rest of my life.” But since they apparently thought the correct answer was, “getting away with inapprorpiate acts for years,” the students at Miramonte have now been academically as well as emotionally traumatized. “The school was on the upswing. Test scores were rising… A new principal brought in parent education workshops, student leadership programs and other activities. Even the neighborhood, notorious for gang violence and drugs, had calmed down,” the Los Angeles Times reported yesterday. “Then came the bombshell: photos showing Miramonte schoolchildren blindfolded and gagged… Mark Berndt, 61, a third-grade teacher… has been charged with 23 counts of lewd conduct with children. Another teacher, Martin Springer, was arrested on suspicion of three counts of lewd conduct.” The happening of this distinct situation, among many others, raises the question of whether it will be more difficult for men to

obtain teaching positions. I personally do not deliberate that the level of difficulty for men to get a job as a teaching professional will suffer. However, I do believe that because of the recent release of skeletons from the closet of Miramonte Elementary, all teachers will be placed under a magnifying glass. At Miramonte, a social worker has been placed in every classroom and will remain there throughout the entire school year. Rules that entail all classroom doors remaining open throughout the school day have also been put into place. No teacher is allowed to keep

Events that involve child abuse taking place at a school destroy the trust of school systems and their staff as a whole, not just the men who are working for them. students after class thus far, unless the teacher is participating in the after-school program. Parents are also welcome to visit the classrooms during instructional time. The previous accommodations that have been made just go to show that not only are men affected by these recent incidents, but all teachers are being affected by it. The schoolhouse is like a home away from home, and a teacher should act as a second parent. When parents drop their kids off at school they feel like they are taking their children to a clean, safe environment that is conducive for learning. Parents who were worried about their children’s safety at Miramonte Elementary protested against all teachers being evaluated, not just men. “About 100 protesters showed up

at the school because they opposed the disruption of removing everyone from the principal to the custodian for the rest of the school year,” as stated by Fox News. As a result of these protests, Fox also revealed that “the school had been shut down for two days while it found replacements for the entire school.” The Los Angeles Unified School District, in addition to the parents of the children attending Miramonte, could furthermore care less about the gender of the teacher. Their only focus was to completely flush and purify the school’s staff. This is the attitude that parents everywhere will take. Parents nationwide will develop a sense of suspicion for every teacher who bears the responsibility to care and educate their children. At this point, the larger concern would be that of the public school system taking a hit because of this unfortunate incident. Parents will be more likely to enroll their children in charter schools. Charter schools are known to have a smaller population of students, which is beneficial due to the fact that it results in having a smaller community, thus, when you have less you can see more. More eyes are placed on the educators, and this gives the onsite administrators more time to visit and do classroom observations of their teaching methods. Events that involve child abuse taking place at school destroy the trust of school systems and their staff as a whole, not just the men who are working for them. The skeptical nature that has formed throughout these entities will involve all prospective teachers undergoing a thorough background check. As far as districts being skeptical about exactly who they hire to educate students, everyone will be completely held accountable for the children’s academic growth, safety and well-being.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Re: Young whippersnappers force the oldies to catch up After reading your article “Young whippersnappers force the oldies to catch up,” I began to reminisce back to my middle school years and how I used to download music illegally. I didn’t know any better and everyone else around me was doing it so I always thought that it was an acceptable thing to do. I just figured for one, how would I ever get caught with so many in the world who were doing the same thing? And two, it was easy and tangible to access and I would never have to pay a cent for music! Boy, was I very wrong. Now here I am, 21 years old and very much against illegal downloading. One of the people I have to blame for my strong opinion on piracy is my boyfriend. He’s been in a band ever since he was 7 years old and in high school his band was signed to the Jive/Zomba Records label.

I realized that if I chose to participate in illegal downloading like millions of others I would be affecting the many musical artists I have so much respect for, including my friend’s band. Not only this, but a lot of the time music can contain viruses, bad quality and strange messages like, “I did not have sexual relations with that woman.” Lately I have been buying my own CDs from Target and also purchasing from iTunes. Pandora is also one of my goto music applications. I’m able to listen to all of my favorite artists and in addition I also get music recommendations based on my favorite artists. It’s a great, free way to discover new music and to share your favorites with your friends. One of my latest music discoveries that I am obsessed with is called Spotify. I think it is truly a genius music program for this day and age.

Spotify basically allows you to search any album or song and it lets you categorize them into playlists, allowing you to listen to the whole versions of songs as if you actually own them. It’s basically like your very own iTunes with all the music you love, only you are the only one who can have access to them, and there is no downloading option. With that being said, programs like Spotify and Pandora are more efficient in decreasing the need for illegal music downloading in this generation.

Cher Tobiassen Communications Major

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Courtesy of MCT If you’re genuinely pissed with Facebook, blame “Timeline” creators Sam Lessin (left) and Nicholas Felton (right) for your misery.

Changes are for liberals— is Facebook for the rest? “Timeline” formatting has several users upset for reasons they really just need to get over LANCE MORGAN Daily Titan

As Facebook is making its soonto-be mandatory transition to its sexy, new “Timeline” format, the onslaught of “I want the old Facebook back” statuses are littering news feeds, and it’s a major turnoff. Although college students are seldom referred to as “Luddites” or “curmudgeons,” this is one time that we are definitely worse than grandmother when it comes to complaining about technology. It’s time that we stop the bitching and accept the constant and inevitable changes that successful social networking websites are going to make. As a savvy presidential campaign realized four years ago, people are intrigued by the notion of “change.” So why do so many of our social media addict friends like to moan about how the new changes to Facebook were the worst part of their weekend? It’s not because they actually dislike the changes, it’s because they are afraid of taking 15 minutes to learn something new. The brains behind Facebook know that if they force their users to eventually switch, the oaths to “call it quits on Facebook” are as Contact Us at dtopinion@gmail.com

empty as Cal State Fullerton on a Friday afternoon. To better illustrate, let’s use a universal example. Your parent or guardian that pampered you by letting you ride your bike with training wheels and that lame shiny tinsel hanging from the handlebars seemed to be your best friend at the time, but they were really just playing the “good cop” role. The “bad cop,” which you hated at the time for making you ditch the extra set of wheels, was at that point in time a terrible, sinister and twisted person wishing only pain on you. But in reality, they were the people who challenged you and encouraged you to realize there was something better out there. Do we want Facebook to go “the way of the MySpace?” To remain stagnant and eventually fall out of favor? Or do we want Facebook to give us a shove and let us figure it out from there? The correct answer is the latter. A company may come out with a revolutionary new product that a lot of consumers enjoy, but if technology stays the same for more than a few weeks, it’s old. Take the iPod as an example. The first iPod was introduced in 2001, according to Apple’s website. This is when the majority of CSUF students today were dealing with pimples and still regularly burning CD mixtapes (many of us still dig them if the situation

is right... mix-tapes, not the pimples). The iPod was the hottest technological accessory available. However, if you were to see the original iPod today, it would resemble something that should be in a technology museum. Apple made changes to something people liked at the time, and for any company that deals with technology, that should be basic protocol. Facebook seems to have gotten the message. The constant updates to the layout and feel of Facebook’s site is something that keeps users coming back to re-explore and see what is new. If we observe closely, the people complaining about how awful the new layout is and how they wish they had the old one back are the same ones who were posting the same outcries half a year ago when the last changes happened. These technophobes are the same people who keep on inviting us to those annoying groups that claim Facebook is going to cost $20 a month, or whatever farfetched farce an army of naive junior highers made popular. The fact is that once you operate a Silicon Valley mega-company, you mold what your users desire, not the other way around. So why don’t we all stop the constant criticism of change and embrace the exciting progression of 21st century technology? If we stop the cycle of criticism, technology’s advance is something amazing to witness.

February 13, 2012

DETOUR

54TH GRAMMYS | Adele goes home with six Grammys

Music perfomances dominate the show RICARDO GONZALEZ Daily Titan

ANIBAL ORTIZ / Daily Titan Jack in the Box’s Bacon Shake comes in 24-ounce and 16-ounce sizes with 1,081 calories and 773 calories, respectively.

Bacon and ice cream in a cup A review of Jack in the Box’s new bacon flavored concoction JARYD LUCERO Daily Titan

Jack in the Box knows America loves bacon. Why else would they come out with a bacon-flavored shake? The Bacon Shake is one of Jack in the Box’s newest additions to the menu. A bacon-filled burger, the BLT Cheeseburger, was also added. There are no actual pieces of bacon in the Bacon Shake, unlike Denny’s Maple Bacon Sundae which made its debut earlier last year. With 1,081 calories and 54 grams of fat in one 24-ounce. shake, this thing had better taste amazing. Because obviously the more unhealthy something is, the better it tastes. The eggnog-colored shake, which by the way was another shake on Jack in the Box’s menu, also comes in a 773-calorie, 40 grams of fat, 16-ounce. size. So what does it taste like? It tastes like bacon and ice

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cream. There really is no other way to describe it. Think of it as eating a bowl of vanilla ice cream and snacking on some hickory-smoked bacon at the same time. The only difference is that the chewing is, more or less, done for you. The shake was so thick I almost passed out trying to get the first sip. When the first drop of the milk, vanilla ice cream and bacon syrup mixture hit my tongue I felt a chill go through my spine. Even after minutes of mental preparation, telling myself this isn’t going to be a normal-tasting shake, it still caught me by surprise. Even as I sit here now, drinking it as I write, I’m struggling to come to a conclusion if I like the concoction or not. Maybe that’s just how they hook you – it tastes so weird and different that you just keep finding yourself with the straw in your mouth and a puzzled look on your face. The flavor of bacon is strong; there is no doubt about that. But the expectation of having a salty-sweet drink was a shot down when only the smoky element of bacon came through in the shake. An aftertaste of maple syrup

is left behind in my mouth after every sip. But Jack in the Box doesn’t claim to put any sort of maple-syrup product into its new gimmick. “Made with real vanilla ice cream, bacon-flavored syrup, whipped topping and a maraschino cherry,” according to the website. The Bacon Shake will only be around for a limited time and restaurants only have a limited amount of this swine-y dessert. Some locations are running out of the drink, according to the San Diego Union-Tribune. I didn’t finish the drink and I probably wouldn’t buy it again. But I don’t regret trying it. If you’re curious about the shake, I’d say give it a try. It’s worth your $2.69 (16-ounce). America’s love for bacon will never (hopefully) go unsatisfied and our fast food companies will continue to give it to us. With other bacon dishes already in existence, like bacon-wrapped hot dogs, bacon donuts and chocolate covered bacon, it’s only a matter of time until we see bacon-flavored breakfast cereal or bacon yogurt.

The Vow

Heart-felt Valentine’s Day film ISABEL LLONTOP Daily Titan

When most people think about Valentine’s Day movies, one of the few things that sparks into mind are romantic films resulting in a heartfelt connection. You typically would be able to predict the outcome, but there’s always an exception to that social norm. In The Vow, a couple who appears to have it all is forced to face the aftermath of a life-changing event. Leo, played by Channing Tatum (Dear John), undergoes the challenges of recovering the love of his wife Paige, played by Rachel McAdams (The Notebook), after she wakes with severe memory loss due to an unexpected car accident. The film begins with Leo and Paige on a movie night out. Their love was apparent from the way they looked at each other. Just as the couple went on their way home, a truck hit their car at a stoplight. Next thing you realize Leo and Paige are in the hospital. Paige woke from a coma and the life she previously knew was now a blur. The worst part of it all: She could not remember the life she had

with Leo. You couldn’t help but feel helpless for the struggle Leo was going through after he realized she did not recognize who he was. The typical, cheesy love story was not the case in this film. The

‘The vow’ you commit to in a marriage is the ultimate contract. It represents the measures you are willing to take for your loved one.

audience is placed in a setting that challenges how far you would go to bring back the one you love – questioning your every move is a part of that challenge. Director Michael Sucsy makes it easy for the audience to follow alongside Leo’s fight to win back his wife’s heart. Paige represented the internal struggle of wanting to understand why she could not remember. A simple narration of the sequence of events provided insight to the characters’ emotions. Paige was oblivious to many factors in her life that she had forgotten. As far as she was concerned, she

was engaged with another man and still living with her parents. It was a completely different Paige compared to the free-spirited artist she became after moving into the city and attending an art institute. Now she was the more conservative, law-degree bound woman she was previously. Leo fought to fit into her new lifestyle. It just wasn’t the same. Leo only wanted to help her from getting hurt from the truth. Her family had a devastating past that would unravel the reasons behind Paige’s lifestyle change. After going through as much as you can handle, you begin to wonder how much more you can take. “The vow” you commit to in a marriage is the ultimate contract. It represents the measures you are willing to take for your loved one. Overall, the film was enjoyable but lacked a sense of fulfillment. The storyline was well produced, considering it was inspired by a true story. It succeeded in involving the audience into the characters’ relationship. The Vow struck hearts in theatres Friday. This unpredictable love story will inspire you to never give up on what you truly love. So how far would you go?

Last night’s 2012 Grammy Awards was somewhat of a misnomer. Not that the prestigious awards ceremony was lacking for those shiny golden trophies that give the show its name, but because the actual awards were both outstripped and outpaced by the number of performances the show barraged the audience with. Among them were tributes to still-active music legends the Beach Boys and Glenn Campbell, which featured performances from acts of today such as Maroon 5 and Blake Shelton. Also featured were touching tributes to fallen icons Etta James by Alicia Keys and Bonnie Raitt, and a somber solo by Jennifer Hudson that paid remembrance to the late Whitney Houston, who died Saturday. But aside from looking to the past, last night’s Grammys were also a celebration of the future of the industry. The big winners of the night included both rock stalwarts the Foo Fighters, who walked away with four trophies including Best Rock Performance. They got the crowd at both the Staples Center and the Nokia Theater banging their heads. And of course there was Adele. Returning from a recent throat surgery, there was some question as to how the 23-year-old songstress would hold up in her Grammy performance. Those questions were quickly and literally silenced during Adele’s amazing performance of her hit song, “Rolling in the Deep,” which also netted the British artist the award for Song of the Year. In total, Adele would walk out of the Staples Center with six gold trophies, sweeping every category in which she was nominated, including Album of the Year for 21. Adele’s contemporaries were quick to chime in with their praise. Twitter filled with cheer for her wins. Ricky Martin tweeted, “Adele. Gorgeous woman, you are loved. Enjoy the applause!” Katy Perry, who had an elaborate stage performance of her own, tweeted, “Adele show ‘em how it’s done like a boss!” The ever clever Neil Patrick Harris, who presented Adele with her Song of the Year award earlier in the night, had simply this to say following her performance. “Adele is back. Dope.” Taylor Swift was likely relieved that Kanye West, who won a trophy of his own along with collaborator Jay Z for their song “Otis,” was not on-hand for the festivities. Swift performed, banjo in hand, her song “Mean” and

took home two Grammys of her own. And though this year’s Grammys lacked a noteworthy “shock” moment, there was one very noticeable flub. During Kelly Clarkson and Jason Aldean’s duet of “Don’t You Wanna Stay,” Aldean’s microphone completely shut itself off. The duet quickly became a solo for Kelly Clarkson. Other notables of the night included multiple performances by Sir Paul McCartney, an utterly bizarre performance of “Roman Holiday” by Nicki Minaj, and a lengthy medley of songs by Rihanna and Coldplay. The 54th Grammy Awards may have had far more performances than awards actually presented at the show, but it seemed to give the show a much livelier feel. Combined with a solid anchor of LL Cool J as host, and the four-plus-hour show, though lengthy, never failed to entertain.

Courtesy of MCT Judith Sherman accepts her award at the 54th annual Grammy Awards at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, Calif. (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times)

February 13, 2012

SPORTS

Comeback seals win BLAKE FOGG Daily Titan

Titan senior forward Orane Chin blocked a layup with 1:26 left to seal the win and keep Cal State Fullerton in second place in the Big West Conference by beating UC Irvine 100-94 Thursday night. It was the Titans’ third-straight win. Defensive plays were a rarity as both teams were unable to stop each other. “It was an entertaining game for the people, but from a coaching standpoint it sure wasn’t. Not a lot of defense was being played,” said Titan Head Coach Bob Burton. CSUF (16-7, 8-3) had to overcome some shooting woes and a 15-point deficit to overtake UCI and its seemingly unguardable pick-and-roll offense. But the Titans’ offense exploded for 60 second-half points to take the lead and hold off the young and talented Anteaters. CSUF junior guard D.J. Seeley finished with 27 points, Kwame Vaughn scored 24, Chin added 17 points and seven rebounds and Sedric Martin had a career-high 14 points. UCI (9-15, 5-6) led 47-32 with 1:50 left in the first half after a dunk by Will Davis II. The Titans then ended the half on a 8-0 run that included a couple of highlight-reel plays. Senior guard Perry Webster hooked up with Chin on a backdoor alley-oop and Seeley found Martin down low with a behind-the-back pass to trim UCI’s lead, 47-40. “Defensively we were out of sync, and offensively we were out of sync and right before half we made it a game. That really helped us,” Coach Burton said of the first half. CSUF started the second half where they left off with a 9-2 run to put them within two points at 51-49. UCI then parried the CSUF attack with key baskets from

Daman Starring to give the Anteaters a six-point lead. Seeley and Vaughn, the “old reliables” as Coach Burton calls them, scored seven unanswered points to go up 66-65 with 10:27 left. UCI’s Davis II scored a basket to retake the lead, but Seeley answered back with a 3-pointer, 69-67, and CSUF never trailed again. But with 2:44 to play, UCI’s Chris McNealy 3-pointer from the corner put the Anteaters within one, 89-88. Titan sophomore Isiah Umipig missed the ensuing layup, but Martin grabbed the rebound, was fouled and made his two free throws to put the Titans up, 9188. “(Martin) was huge. I didn’t really expect that much. I’m glad he stepped up and played a big game for us,” said Chin of his teammate’s big game. Martin saw

key minutes while filling in for the injured Omondi Amoke (ankle). With less than 2:00 to play, UCI’s Davis II fouled Vaughn behind the 3-point line and the Titan guard knocked down his three foul shots for the 94-89 lead. Chin came up with the big block at the other end and added two free throws to ensure the victory. “O.C. (Orane Chin) is always there. Always ready to play. He always does what he has to do for us to win,” said Martin after the game. Martin and Chin each had four offensive rebounds. UCI had five players in double figures led by Starring and Davis II with 22 and 20 points, respectively. Center Adam Folker scored 11 and Derick Flowers and McNealy each had 10. CSUF’s Webster dished out a game-high seven assists and Umipig added 11 points.

CAMILLE TARAZON / Daily Titan Senior utility player Adri Martinez attempts a bunt in a game last season. The Cal State Fullerton softball team will return home to host UCLA after going 2-3 at The Texas Classic this past weekend.

Softball eliminated in semis GREG WOODSON Daily Titan

Cal State Fullerton vs. Texas

ROBERT HUSKEY / Daily Titan Senior forward Orane Chin lays down a slam dunk against visiting UC Irvine in the 100-94 victory Thursday.

The Texas Longhorns (No. 15 preseason ESPN.com/ USA Softball Poll) proved to be too much for the Cal State Fullerton Titans as they prevailed in style with a 23-0 victory Friday in the season opener for both teams at the Texas Classic. A Longhorn nine-run second inning explosion opened a 3-0 game up and Texas never looked back from that point on. Taylor Hoagland began the onslaught with a three-run homer to center field off Titan pitcher Aly Fascetti, making it a 6-0 game. Brejae Washington then laid down a bunt single, stole second base and later scored from third base on a Nadia Taylor ground out to shortstop, extending the Longhorn lead to 7-0. After a two-run double by Texas’ Torie Schmidt pushed the lead to nine, Mandy Ogle hit a three-run blast to left field making it a 12-0 Texas lead. But Texas didn’t stop there. The Longhorns scored eight more runs in the bottom of the third, an inning that saw 12 Texas batters come to the plate, including a Lexy Bennett twoout, two-run home run to center field extending the lead to 20-0. Texas would go on to score three more runs in the bottom of the fourth off Titan freshman relief pitcher Desiree Ybarra in what was a disappointing Titan defeat that went only five innings. CSUF’s Nicole Johnson and Ashley Carter had the only two hits on the evening for a Titan team that only saw six players reach base. Cal State Fullerton vs. Colorado State Eliza Crawford’s two RBI single

helped fuel a five-run CSUF seventh inning rally, and the Titans edged the Colorado State Rams 13-10 earning their first win in the season on the second day of the Texas Classic Friday afternoon. After the Titans loaded the bases with one out in the top half of the last inning, Adri Martinez scored on a passed ball to make it a onerun game. A pitch then hit Nicole Johnson reloading the bases, and Titan’s Eliza Crawford drove a 3-2 pitch into left field, scoring a pair to take a 11-10 lead. Anissa Young’s two RBI single then put the Titans up 13-10, where they would stay for good. Colorado State jumped out to an early lead, scoring eight runs in the bottom of the second inning before an RBI double off the bat of Titan Johnson sparked a fiverun inning of their own in the top half of the third, making it an 8-5 game. Titan Freshman pitcher Desiree Ybarra (1-0) settled down after a rocky second inning, only giving up two runs on four hits over the last five innings, giving her offense a chance to make a late game comeback. Ybarra pitched a complete game, striking out eight Colorado State batters. Ashley Carter finished 3-for4 with three runs scored and an RBI, and the Titans put together 14 hits, 12 more than their twohit effort against the Longhorns on day one at the Texas Classic in their season opener. UTSA vs. Cal State Fullerton Titan freshman Emily Vizcarra’s two-out RBI single in the bottom of the seventh inning brought home sophomore Lauren Mario from third base and CSUF defeated the UTSA Roadrunners 5-4 in dramatic fashion Saturday morning. After Titan sophomore Leesa Haris popped out to lead off the

inning, Nicole Johnson doubled to left-center field to start the rally. Mario came in to pinch run for Johnson. A walk and two outs later, pinch hitter Morgan LeMond was hit by a pitch, loading the bases, which set the stage for Vizcarra’s game-winning hit. Ashley Carter kept the Titans in the game early with her twoout, two-RBI single to right field in the bottom half of the second inning, and later an RBI single in the bottom of the fourth that tied the game 4-4. Carter was 2-4 with three RBI. The Titans put together nine hits, and pitcher Desiree Ybarra had a strong outing before being relieved by Aly Fascetti, who came in and pitched three scoreless innings to close the game. Colorado State vs. Cal State Fullerton Colorado State sophomore Chelsea Biglow finished 3-4 with three RBI, falling a home run short of the cycle, and helped lead the Rams to a 9-3 semifinal victory over the Titans. Emily Vizcarra finished 2-3 with a run scored and a stolen base for the Titans, but they only managed to put three points on the scoreboard against Colorado’s Kailey Snyder, who pitched a complete game allowing eight hits while striking out five. UTSA vs. Cal State Fullerton CSUF (2-3) jumped out to an early 3-0 lead only to see UTSA (1-5) rally back, scoring a run in the top half of the second inning and four in the sixth, to hold off the Titans 5-3 in a consolation game on the last day of the Texas Classic. The Titans will next host the UCLA Bruins at Anderson Field Wednesday at 6 p.m.

DTBRIEFS Track and Field Sims Breaks School Record The Cal State Fullerton track team competed at the Northern Arizona University Open Indoor Track and Field Meet last weekend, where sophomore Ashley Sims broke the school record in the 60-yard dash. Some of her teammates also broke their personal records. Sims ran 7.65, breaking the 2007 record of 7.68 set by Antonia Vega according to FullertonTitans. com. Sims finished third and her teammate, Katie Wilson, finished fourth with a 7.78, her personal best. The Titans also had a standout performance in the 4x400 relay, taking second to UNLV. The team, composed of Krizia Apelar, Elizabeth Calustro, Wilson Pierce and Deena Pierce, ran a 3:55.07. Distance runners ran at the Husky Classic, which was hosted at the University of Washington. Lauren McIntyre placed 17th in the 3,000 meter, Casey Candeleria and Tijerra Lynch placed 68th and 78th in the mile, respectively, and Jessica Feuerstine placed 55th in the 800 meter. The Titans will have a few weeks off before competing in the Beach Classic at Cerritos from March 2 - 3. Brief by Anders Howmann Contact Us at dtsportsdesk@gmail.com

Women’s Basketball CSUF Loses 4th Straight The Cal State Fullerton women’s basketball team fell on the road to the Cal Poly Mustangs 66-48 Saturday, despite a career-high 12 point, 8 rebound effort by junior Lauren Bushong and an 11 point performance by sophomore Alex Thomas. The loss, the team’s fourth in a row, drops the Titans to 2-10 in Big West play and 9-15 overall. The Mustangs’ defense was able to limit Fullerton standout Megan Richardson to only two points on a combined 0-6 from the field. Her point total was 14 points less than her 16.5 points-per-game average this season. The Titans were doomed by a second half 15-3 run by the Mustangs (11-12, 7-3). The Cal Poly charge was led by forward Kristina Santiago who ended with a double-double of 17 points and 10 rebounds. Fullerton shot 41 percent from the floor in the second half, but the effort fell short after a dismal 26 percent clip in the first period, which led to a nine-point deficit going into halftime. Fullerton struggled from three point range with a 1-of-10 performance. Fans can catch CSUF’s final homestand beginning with a non-conference game against CSU Bakersfield Thursday, Feb. 16 at 7 p.m. Brief by Lance Morgan

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ALUMNI GAME: Former, current MLB players filled CSUF alumni bench ...Continued from page 1 But 18 current and former pros, mainly minor leaguers, played in the game. Turner scored the games’ first run when Danny Dorn singled him in. San Francisco Giants’ top prospect Gary Brown patrolled the outfield for a few innings. “It’s always a good time. It’s my second time doing it and being able to hang out with the old friends again and meeting the other Titans, there’s a lot of guys this year,” said Brown on his time out with the former players. Ricky Romero didn’t show off his $30 million arm in the game, but rather used his baseball knowledge as third base coach for an inning. He wasn’t needed as the Titans’ varsity team held the alumni to five hits. “It’s great. Some of the guys I haven’t seen in a while. This is a time where all of us get together, and it’s a good

feeling when you see everyone back and you get to see the new team for the first time,” said Romero. The current Titans took a 2-1 lead in the fifth inning off a couple defensive miscues from the alumni, and added a run in the sixth as well. Former Titan pitcher from the 1984 CWS team Eddie Delzer started on the hill and threw two scoreless innings. Cory Abriso, Chris Robinson, Walker Moore and former Texas Ranger Wes Littleton followed on the mound. Last year’s staff ace Noe Ramirez was excited to be with the alumni team. “Once a Titan, you’re always a Titan. All these guys are very similar, we’re all Titans and just nobody knows but the players what we go through as a team, and that’s what makes it so special because we’re one,” said Ramirez. He’s also looking forward to getting back on the mound one more time at Goodwin Field. “Maybe next year,” he said grinning,

The Titans remain winless after losing to the Mustangs MARK PAYNE Daily Titan

CAMILLE TARAZON / Daily Titan New York Mets infielder and CSUF alumnus Justin Turner rounds first base after his at-bat. Turner played for the Titans from 2003-05, including the 2004 College World Series Championship team.

“I wasn’t up to par. I know Ricky (Romero) was giving me a hard time with that.” After the game, fans and players mingled on the field, signing

autographs and talking about past days. The varsity team travels to Gainesville, Fla. this weekend to immediately put their skills to the test, facing No. 1 Florida Gators.

Women’s tennis falls in strong effort Head Coach Bill Reynolds is happy with the team’s effort despite the loss ANGEL MENDOZA Daily Titan

After a tough loss to Cal State Northridge, the Cal State Fullerton women’s tennis team looked to bounce back against the visiting Gonzaga Bulldogs Sunday. Unfortunately for the Titans, Gonzaga squeaked out of Fullerton with a narrow 4-3 victory. Titan Head Coach Bill Reynolds spoke about the loss after the game and seemed pleased with the direction his team is going in, despite the loss. “I’m happy with my team’s effort. I’m happy with the progress we’re making,” said Reynolds. “You have control over the effort you put in, but you don’t have control over whether you win or lose.” And the effort from the Titans’ play was apparent, especially in the opening doubles matches. Junior Monica Rodriguez and freshman

Kalika Slevcove started off hot in their doubles match at the No. 2 spot by going up 5-0. They were playing with pace and seemed to overwhelm their opponents. They would go on to eventually win their match 8-5. The day didn’t start out so well for juniors Tiffany Mai and Morgan McIntosh in their doubles match. Playing at the No. 1 spot, they were down 3-6 early, but managed to fight back to a deficit of 5-6. Mai and McIntosh would go on to lose 7-9, but certainly not for a lack of effort. “We were out of our comfort zone and on the defense,” said McIntosh. “Then we stood back and that gave us a chance to come in more. They played really good, but we played a lot better. It just came down to two or three points here or there.” The home crowd was out to root on CSUF with constant cheers of “Let’s go Titans” and “Here we go Fullerton” roaring from the stands. “It was all about the crowd, really. They really pumped us up and got us going.” McIntosh said. The Titans lost their third doubles match by a score of 6-8 and went on to split the six singles matches with the Bulldogs.

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Mai started it off by winning in straight sets 6-2, 6-3. She out-hustled her opponent and used her conditioning and pace to her advantage. McIntosh started off strong in her singles match by winning her first set 7-5, but lost her second set 2-6. She would go on to win the third set and the match. Over at the No. 3 spot, things got a little testy between Rodriguez and her opponent. Arguments between the two girls over the ball being in play or out resulted in a line judge being called over to settle the dispute. However, in the middle of the second set, the Bulldog player forfeited due to injury. Although the Titans lost the rest of their singles matches and the game, many still see this team as having a chance to achieve so much. “We’ve got a really good team this year,” said Jose Rodriguez, father of Monica. “They’ve come a long way from last year to this year.” The Titans now have a record of 1-3 on the season. They play Cal State Bakersfield Thursday at 2 p.m. at Titan Courts.

Dark clouds rolled over the Cal State Fullerton intramural field late Saturday afternoon, mirroring the mood of the Titans lacrosse team after they took a beating at the hands of Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, 16-2. The Titans (0-3,0-0) were taking a big step up in competition against the Mustangs (1-0,0-0) as Cal Poly SLO is ranked seventh nationally in Division I, while the CSUF squad is ranked 14th nationally in Division II. The loss was the third in a row without a win to open the season for the three-time defending Southwestern Conference Div. II champions, but they are not about to let it get them down. Senior midfielder Sean Wheeler is confident the Titans will rebound quickly from the loss and be ready for the long season ahead. “We’re a young team and we have a lot of cohesion on defense right now,” said Wheeler. “We’re going to do all we can to get our offense up to speed and we’ll be able to bounce back real quick.” The game started with both squads being unable to penetrate the other’s defense, and the teams were scoreless though the first six minutes of the first quarter. But Cal Poly’s Oliver Schmied opened up the scoring with a blast from the left side of the Titan goal at the 8:39 mark of the opening period. The Mustangs then struck quickly, combining their excellent team speed with some crisp passing to score the next four goals in just over seven minutes,

putting CSUF down 5-0 before they had a chance to catch their breath. The Titans finally got on the board with a nice drive and shot by freshman Cameron Cole barely three minutes into the second period. However, Cal Poly would go on to score the next five goals to close out the first half. This put the Titans in a hole they were never able to climb out of. The second half of the contest was more of the same for the Titans. Cal Poly went on to score the first six goals and run away from CSUF. The final highlight for the Titans came in the last minute of the game. Freshman Richard Morrison made a strong move to the goal and put the ball in the back of the net, making the final score 16-2. Titan Head Coach Kyle Morrison felt his team was simply defeated by a superior team with a bigger program. “They beat us everywhere on the field, offense and defense,” said Morrison. “They’re good, better than us.” The Titans matched the Mustangs when it came to physical play, as members of both teams ended up on their backs after big hits, with CSUF displaying a lot of heart on the field. Titan captain Chris Cole believes they are a young team, and will continue to improve over the season and be ready for conference play. “A lot of our guys were in high school just months ago,” said Cole. “They’ve only been in college for a semester or two, and it’s a different game in college and we just have to transition to college ball.”