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February 28, 2012

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CAMPUS | WASC review

CSUF prepares for re-accreditation Review and approval of education quality is valuable to universities JUSTIN ENRIQUEZ Daily Titan

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CSUF students achieve unity with Meme page DANIEL ZAMILPA Daily Titan

The disconnect between everyday life and the Internet world has, for many years, been gaping. But with one Cal State Fullerton Facebook

page surfacing, the disconnect may be disappearing. The three-week-old “CSUF Memes” Facebook page has already swept across campus and reached over 3,000 likes. The term “meme” was coined by British evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins in his book, The Selfish Gene as a device to explain how

certain cultural and evolutionary phenomena occur. According to the book, “meme” comes from shortening of mimeme, a Greek word that translates into “something imitated.” Crafty Internet users took the concept and made it their own, creating the Internet meme, which is a group of repurposed photos,

in which each photo has a specific theme and the text is changed to highlight an aspect of human quirks. The minds behind the Titan memes, all members of the the CSUF men’s lacrosse team, have, until now, remained anonymous.

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INTERNET | Privacy online

Google combines terms of services

CAMPUS | Class order

Students go to the top, skip prerequisites

New user policy integrates activity from spectrum of products

Some departments enforce a strict regimen, others flexible

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Upper-division courses at Cal State Fullerton have specific prerequisites to indicate the necessary competencies required for a higher level of study. They serve as a structure that helps students have a set coursework path, and it provides the necessary knowledge for future courses. However, at the time of registration, some students, like Erin Moreno, a 20-year-old kinesiology major, are able to register in upper-division courses without meeting the prerequisites. Moreno said she enrolled in a 300-level philosophy course with no knowledge of the prerequisites. “I just signed up for the class and they let me in. I didn’t have to go through anything,” said Moreno. Prerequisites are set in place to help students and faculty thrive in the higher level classes. “Prerequisites are defined by the faculty to ensure that students have the necessary competencies and knowledge to succeed in the following class,” said Anil Puri, Ph.D., dean of Mihaylo College of Business and Economics. Requiring the prerequisite helps assure faculty members that all students in the class have the same

The Cal State Fullerton Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Steering Committee held an open, informational meeting Thursday for faculty and staff concerning the upcoming WASC team re-accreditation visit. Several of these informational meetings have been held in the past weeks leading up to the WASC team visit in order to prepare the entire campus. WASC is an organization that is recognized as one of the six regional associations that accredit public and private schools, colleges, and universities in the United States. The Accreditation Committee for Senior Colleges and Universities for WASC is responsible for the evaluation of the quality and effectiveness of schools like CSUF. This commission is also reviewed periodically for renewal of recognition by the U.S. Department of Education. Kandy Mink Salas, associate vice president for Student Affairs and WASC steering committee member, said WASC makes sure that these schools are doing what they say they are doing in terms of providing an outstanding educational experience and awarding degrees in an appropriate manner. “Any institution that is saying it is giving out a degree, it really wants to be accredited because most students don’t want to go to a campus that doesn’t have accreditation. Because that’s like saying it’s not giving out very high quality degrees,” Mink Salas said. Accreditation is important as it opens up the opportunity for students to receive financial aid.

Many colleges and universities will not accept units from a student trying to transfer from a nonaccredited school or students applying to grad school for that very same reason. In addition, the school’s general reputation hangs on accreditation as well. CSUF has already been accredited, so this is merely a process of renewing that accreditation. The last time CSUF was re-accredited was ten years ago. However, the process of preparing by the steering committee began five years ago. CSUF has worked on various reports and newsletters to not only provide information to the visiting WASC team but to also inform the rest of the campus on the reaccreditation process. Mink Salas said this is the culmination of five years of work and that it isn’t a matter of if CSUF will be accredited, but a matter of how long. “We all believe that we will be reaccredited, as Cal State Fullerton, we’re not really worried about that. The real question is for how many years; so like an A++ grade would be ten years, an A or A- grade would be nine years, and so on. So we’re really shooting for that ten year reaccreditation,” Mink Salas said. The WASC team will visit the campus from March 7-9. The team does not work for the organization itself but is comprised of faculty and administration from work on other campuses who represent WASC. They will visit the campus and go over the documents and research the steering committee has provided to them, as well as have set meetings with various entities on campus such as student government leaders, president’s staff, academic senate, etc.

ALLAN XU / Daily Titan Though some students have bypassed prerequisite classes and taken upper-level classes they should not have qualified for, they do not seem to be encountering difficulties with the advanced coursework.

prior knowledge necessary to succeed in the course. “When all students have the same prerequisite, an instructor can cover the material in more detail and knows that students … will not find the additional details overly difficult or confusing,” said Angela Della Volpe, Ph.D., dean of College of Humanities and Social Sciences. In addition, prerequisites facilitate class management for professors. “Prerequisites allow the instructor to manage enrollment in terms of class size and ability,” said Nancy Dority, assistant vice president of Enrollment Services.

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The different academic departments on campus have the responsibility to define the prerequisites for Enrollment Services. “Prerequisites are coded on courses at the request of the academic department. How prerequisites are handled depends upon the department itself,” Dority said. “Some departments may not code the prerequisites but check on them later through some other means in the department. Others want them completely listed out.” See SKIPPING, page 2

In an attempt to streamline information, Google has updated its privacy policies and terms of service to consolidate 60 services, including YouTube and Gmail. The policy change bundles together Google users’ information and is scheduled to take effect Thursday. A user’s search history, YouTube video history, calendar and Gmail conversations are going to be integrated together. “Our new privacy policy makes clear that, if you’re signed in, we may combine information you’ve provided from one service with information from other services. In short, we’ll treat you as a single user across all our products, which will mean a simpler, more intuitive Google experience,” wrote Alma Whitten, Google’s director of privacy, on the company’s blog. For example, the change could mean that users will see ads in

Gmail based videos they watch on YouTube. “It’s scary … everything needs checks and balances — even the commercial world — especially the commercial world since they are profit-driven … you’ll never know what they’ll do,” said Ning Chen, Ph.D., a computer science professor at Cal State Fullerton. Even though Chen said online privacy can be a problem, he is not too concerned as long as Google respects users’ privacy rights. Google’s blog stated the service integration will allow a better user experience. “(Google will share) more of your information with … well, you. We can make search better — figuring out what you really mean when you type in Apple, Jaguar or Pink,” Whitten said in the blog. But there are skeptics, like Mike Elgan, a columnist for the computer magazine Datamation, who say Google has a thinly-veiled secret which is that advertisers — and not users — are its customers. See GOOGLE, page 3

February 28, 2012

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Campaign aims to stop tuition hikes CHEC2012 campaign is trying to stop increases for students with good grades SEPIDEH NIA Daily Titan

With tuition hikes on the rise and no viable end on the horizon, Christopher Campbell, a recent UC Irvine graduate, thinks he has found a way to help students handle the increase. The campaign, titled CHEC2012 (Californians for a Higher Education Contract), will aim to stop tuition increases for all students enrolled at a California public post-secondary institution that have a good academic standing. In about six weeks, CHEC2012 will be able to start collecting the petition signatures needed to qualify it for the November ballot. However, the campaign is not well known on the Cal State Fullerton campus. ASI Chief Governmental Officer Jessie Frietze was not aware of this campaign. Frietze is currently helping organize a march in Sacramento on behalf of the California State Student Association (CSSA). The rally will take place Monday. “I don’t believe that many people in the higher education community have seen it. It must be brand new. If (Campbell) was getting signatures to get on the November ballot, (then) we will definitely take a look at it and see what he has going for it,” said Frietze. It is currently unknown if students who are

exempt from the tuition increase will have to repay it after they graduate and, if not, where that money would come from. “We’ll definitely take a look at this and see what the actual plan for this is and go forward with it when we have more specifics,” Frietze said. CSUF students have mixed feelings about what this campaign will do. Some believe that it will single out students who do not have the grades or GPA needed to be exempt from the tuition increases. Najwa Lebada, a fourth-year philosophy major, thinks some students have the financial resources to have a higher GPA than others. “Some people study hard and that’s enough, but other people might have tutors and extra resources that other people cannot afford. It’s a nice gesture, but I think it’s just a step. I wouldn’t be completely against it, but I see the flaws in it,” said Lebada. Jamie Ray, a first-year child development major, has different thoughts about the campaign. “I think that sounds like a good idea because students that are working very hard shouldn’t have to pay more, especially if they are struggling to pay,” said Ray. If the measure does succeed, it might add an incentive for students to do well in school. Jennifer To, a fifth-year business major, doesn’t know how it will really push students to worry about their grades. “I’m here for my education and you can’t put a price on education, but I think a lot of it is because I am lucky enough to get grants

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...Continued from page 1 However, there is also the option for the academic departments to override course prerequisites by placing a permit to allow students to enroll in the course. “There are some courses that can be taken, when in the opinion of the instructor, (by students who have) acquired knowledge from somewhere other than a specific course (that) can allow the student to succeed,” Puri said. Prerequisite assigning, coding and allowing entry into courses vary within the different colleges in the university. In the Mihaylo College of Business and Economics, the entry into upperdivision courses is primarily run by the university registration system. “The system automatically checks for course prerequisites before a student can enroll,” Puri said. Meanwhile, the College of Engineering and Computer Science has a strict curriculum for majors in its college that doesn’t allow for skipping prerequisites. “There are majors here where you

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can zigzag around. It is impossible in engineering or computer science. You cannot get to (the upper level courses) without fulfilling the prerequisites,” said Raman Unnikrishnan, Ph.D, dean of the College of Engineering and Computer Science. Unnikrishnan said he described the engineering major as hierarchical, without the possibility of skipping over courses. “It’s like running a marathon. You cannot run 26.2 miles unless you can run the first lap, and then the second lap, and then the 5k and the 10k and then the half marathon. Only then can you run the full marathon,” Unnikrishnan said. “Our courses are

interlinked. Because of the structure, we do not have that issue (of students enrolling in classes without certain prerequisites).” Despite the set prerequisites, students that have skipped over courses and enrolled in upper-level courses are not faced with drawbacks. Miranda Gonzalez, 19, an English major, did not face drawbacks. “For me, there really was no drawback. The teachers didn’t even reference the prerequisite courses that we would have needed,” said Gonzalez. “They taught us what was in their course and that’s it. I wasn’t missing out on anything. I didn’t need to catch up.”

WASC: Faculty holds open meetings for suggestions ...Continued from page 1 Mink Salas said they are also holding open forum times set aside for staff, students and faculty so individuals can express how they feel the school is performing in terms of quality and effectiveness. “We are trying to promote widely that anybody can come to these open forum sessions and share anything they want to with this team. So they might want to share all the great things we are doing as a

campus, but they also should share concerns or deep questions that they have about something on campus,” Mink Salas said. Students will have this opportunity to speak with members of the visiting team March 7, from 3:30 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. in Steven G. Mihaylo Hall Room 3230. Dave Barrera, assessment and accreditation coordinator in Academic Programs, said the meetings held in preparation for the WASC team’s visit have been very positive. He also said the process has been a

Candidates Battle at Primaries Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum will face off Tuesday in two GOP primaries being held in Arizona and Michigan. The two primaries are being held a week before Super Tuesday March 6. Romney said Monday he needed votes to Michigan supporters, according to a CNN article. A win for Romney in Michigan would make him a top candidate, according to the article. Romney spent his childhood in Michigan, where his father served as governor. Romney leads with 123 delegates, Santorum has 72 and Newt Gingrich has 32, according to a GOP delegate tracker on The Wall Street Journal website. In the wake of the primaries, Santorum made a controversial statement Monday that gasoline prices were the cause of the 2008 recession. Santorum focused on gas prices at an event in Lansing, Mich. According to a Gallup poll, Romney is leading Republican and Republican-leaning voters nationally with 32 percent of support, compared to Santorum’s 28 percent. Brief by Tim Worden

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and I am lucky enough to pull out a small amount of loans, so for me, I don’t mind,” said To. “For those who do have to pay for school, I can see how it would be an incentive, but it just seems a little controversial and I expect lots of debates on that.” The tuition increases have hit some students harder than others. Jonathan Ball, a former CSUF student, had to drop out of school all together. “I think this campaign is good because students who pay for themselves to go to college find it hard to keep up with the rising prices. We are the future and they are making it nearly impossible to make a good living,” said Ball. Ball thinks there are a lot of opportunities for students who do not have the money to pay for school, like getting loans and scholarships. Some students are fortunate enough to have parents financially support their academic careers. However, he feels as though those who are in the middle have found themselves in a sticky situation. “College has turned into a place for the rich (with the help of parents) or the poor (with the help from the government) and the middle class suffers, being just poor enough for school and not poor enough for help,” Ball said. If given the chance and the promise for a stable tuition, students like Ball would return to school immediately. “I would definitely come back. I’ve been waiting for years to be able to have an opportunity to return,” Ball said.

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collaborative effort put forth by several different entities on campus. “Every group, whether it was the writing team or any other group we’re meeting with, everyone is quick to get together and we’re all working towards a common goal. It’s really great to see the campus come together for this really important visit and I think that is going to show in the visit and the report,” said Barrera. Faculty and staff have attended these informational meetings for a little more insight on the WASC process. Marsha Orr, faculty member in the school of nursing, said she knew she was going to be on one of the panels so she can be more prepared when the panels happen. “Oh my goodness, we had to put one of our nursing programs through the WASC process, so I know what a huge job that it is, and we’re seeing the fruits of that (the WASC steering committee’s) labor. It probably doesn’t do justice to the amount of hours, tons of paper and the time it took to prepare this,” said Orr. Jennifer Crum, adviser in the school of nursing, said that it’s a tribute to the campus how hard the steering committee has worked in this process for five years, and even collecting data during the time that they weren’t making the preparations. “It seems like an immense amount of work and it seems like they had everything really well organized. And I think that’s a tribute to the campus as well, how thoroughly they went through the entire thing,” said Crum. For more information regarding the WASC re-accreditation process, the WASC teams and the steering committee itself, visit fullerton. edu/wasc.

The Artist Shows at 2,000 Theaters Fresh off its Academy Awards dominance, The Artist will be playing at twice the number of theaters it had been screened at last weekend, according to an article in TheWrap, an entertainment news website. The number of theaters showing the movie will increase to 2,000 this weekend, up from 966 last weekend. The Artist won three of the Oscars’ top prizes Sunday: Best Picture, Best Director (Michael Hazanavicius) and Best Actor (Jean Dujardin). It also won Best Costume Design and Best Original Score. The silent, black-and-white film, distributed by the Weinstein Company, has made $31 million in theaters since its November release. It had a $15 million budget. The Weinstein Company also distributed The King’s Speech, last year’s Best Picture winner. “We’re going to give it the chance to get that big box-office bump that it can get from the Academy Award,” said Erik Lomis, the Weinstein Co.’s distribution president, to TheWrap. The Oscar boost will likely give The Artist a $50 million theatrical run by the time it leaves theaters, according to TheWrap. Brief by Tim Worden

Grad School Prep for Students Graduate School Prep Day 2012 will be held Tuesday from noon to 5 p.m. While sessions will be held in various rooms in the Titan Student Union and Langsdorf Hall, the opening session will be held in Pavilion B in the TSU. The event is co-sponsored by The Career Center and the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, in collaboration with the Office of Graduate Studies along with the Health Professions Advising office. Students must RSVP to attend the opening session from noon to 1 p.m.; however, no RSVP is required to attend the following sessions. Informational workshops will include stories from Cal State Fullerton alumni on what it’s like to be a graduate school student, how to prepare for health profession careers, ways to afford graduate school, advice on how to prepare for interviews and information on how to write statements of purpose. There will also be workshops providing information about the Graduate Record Examination, law school and the Law School Admission Test information, Medical College Admission Test preparation, preparing for the Graduate Management Admission Test and learning about business school admissions. Brief by Vanessa Martinez

February 28, 2012

NEWS

Big names for science symposium “Mathemagician,” Astronaut, and others to speak in the TSU HAILEY MORAN Daily Titan

ANIBAL ORTIZ / Daily Titan Aesculus californica trees around campus have begun to bud. The California native trees are dormant during the winter and require little water to survive.

Southern California faced with dry winter State is headed for a drought if rain rates don’t pick up next year KELLIE KNEZOVICH For the Daily Titan

With the winter season coming to an end, Southern California has received very little rainfall. The amount of rain measured so far is significantly less than the amount that fell on the region last year. James Miller, assistant professor of geography at Cal State Fullerton, said by April 1 of last year, Southern California had 160 percent snowfall. If the weather remains consistent, by April 1, Southern California should receive roughly 25 percent of average rainfall. “It’s not inconceivable that we will wind up with the least amount of snow pack in California history,” said Miller. An explanation for the arid state of the region is that this year is a La Niña year. La Niña refers to a period when the Pacific Ocean temperature is cooler than normal, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) National Weather Service. This year, “the trend lines are really close to (the driest) year (on record). We even had La Niña in place, too, and a really strong arctic oscillation,” Miller said. According to the National Snow & Ice Data Center, an arctic oscillation occurs in an atmosphere that directly correlates with the jet stream. “Despite La Niña, the arctic oscillation was weak and that let the jet stream move really far south, and it brought storms,” Miller said. Miller said the arctic oscillation this year is dealing with jet streams in the north. The reason last year was so wet directly correlates to the arctic oscillation being weak.

Matthew E. Kirby, associate professor of paleoclimatologist at CSUF, further explained why this winter has had little rain. “La Niña years tend to create a pattern of atmospheric circulation that steers winter storms north of Southern California … as a result, we are well below our seasonal precipitation average,” said Kirby. The rain supply California received last year is sufficient enough to balance the state’s water supply until next year, said Maurice Roos, California State Water Resources chief hydrologist. “(California) can handle one year of drought very well,” said Roos. Roos said California’s total capacity is 31 million acre feet of rain. “As we enter 2012, California has only received 6.5 or almost 7-million acre feet,” Roos said. “In other words, we have only received 20 percent rainfall in relation to the total capacity.” However, Miller said the Colorado River is about 70 percent of normal snow pack for this winter and California derives most of its water from the Colorado River. “(California) is in a place right now where there is a decent reservation system that will keep the state good through next fall,” Miller said.“But if California happens to start next fall with dry weather, it would be a problem.” The region is lucky to have received as much rainfall as it did last winter, Miller said. “We have some extra carry-over water in the reservoirs — that will go a long way to getting us through this year,” Roos said. “But most of it is going to be gone after this year, so we won’t have much water for next year.” If next year brings another dry winter, it won’t be inconceivable that the summer of 2013 will see water restrictions in many Southern California areas, Miller said.

The Natural Science and Mathematics InterClub Council (NSM ICC) is presenting the ninth annual Science Symposium Wednesday and Thursday in the Titan Student Union Portola Pavilion at Cal State Fullerton. The event is free and open to the public. The symposium starts at noon with Vivekanandhan Aravindhan, Ph.D., who is the head of the lab of molecular immunity at Anna University in India. Aravindhan is the first international speaker for the symposium in its nine years. Traveling from Chennai, India, Aravindhan will discuss his work with a parasitic disease and the effect it has on diabetes. Reina Galvez, 21, a math major who is a member of NSM ICC, is looking forward to the symposium, but Aravindhan’s talk is one she will not miss. “I am very excited for all of the guest speakers because their individual work is so unique,” said Galvez. “To be honest, however, I am most excited for Dr. Vivekanandhran Aravindhan. I am interested in his work with diabetes

because it hits close to home.” The second speaker is “Mathemagician” Arthur T. Benjamin, Ph. D. He discovered that his love for math and magic could be combined to entertain audiences everywhere. After appearing on shows such as The Today Show and The Colbert Report, Benjamin is coming to CSUF to show off his ability to calculate large equations in his head quicker than someone with a calculator. Benjamin is the author of more than 70 research articles, five books and three DVD courses. He was called “America’s best math whiz” by Readers Digest in 2005. He was also the winner of the National Teacher Award by the Mathematical Association of America in 2000, according to his website. Benjamin will speak from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Aaron Montgomery, 20, chair of NSM ICC, is excited for the opportunity to include all CSUF students in this symposium. “Dr. Benjamin should be entertaining, even if you are not all that mathematically savvy,” said Montgomery. There will be a DVD signing after Benjamin’s show. The second day will introduce research done by students. The student researchers will present

posters of their work to be judged by a panel of faculty members, as well as some retired CSUF faculty members. Andres Carrillo, 28, a biology graduate student, is presenting his research on the California grunion. “This is an interesting fish species that spawns on the sand during spring and summer. For my poster, I will present how temperature fluctuations during embryonic-incubation affect the hatching success, size and yolk reserves in larval grunion,”said Carrillo in an email. Galvez is also excited about the opportunity for students to demonstrate their passion for math and science. “This is the third year I have been involved with the NSM Symposium. This is a great opportunity for students to not only showcase their work but for other students to view. There is a lot of great work being done by students on campus, and I feel that the symposium is a great way to honor their hard work and dedication,” Galvez said. The last speaker is Tracy Caldwell Dyson, a former CSUF student who received her bachelor’s degree in chemistry and ran for track and field as a long jumper and a sprinter. Later, she got her Ph.D. in chemistry from the University of California, Davis. She then went on

This is a great opportunity for students to not only showcase their work but for other students to view. Reina Galvez Math Major

to work for NASA, where she spent more than 150 days in space. She was recently at the International Space Station, an event that will be the basis of her talk at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday in the TSU Pavilions A and B. Before Dysons’ talk, there will be a reception in the TSU Courtyard at 4 p.m. Dyson will present the president, the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics and the Athletics Department with items that she flew into space with. According to her NASA biography, Dyson completed three successful spacewalks to remove and replace a failed pump on the International Space Station. She accumulated almost 23 hours of extra-vehicular activity, meaning she was floating in space. Dyson was also the recipient of the NASA Space Flight Medal and the NASA Distinguished Service Medal in 2010.

Internship site embraces digital age Intern Sushi integrates new multimedia elements to the application process ANGEL MENDOZA Daily Titan

Intern Sushi is a new website aimed at reinventing the internship application process, bringing in a more modern, digital approach to the routine. The resumes are gone; videos and a social network profile have taken their place. The ultimate goal is to help young people seeking internships break in with some of the most prestigious companies focused in various fields like television, music, film, sports, fashion, public relations, advertising, tech, web, publishing, theater and art. With the digital process that Intern Sushi is bringing to the internship field, it asks its users to present who they are through a multimedia profile that exemplifies their personalities and experiences. Through one-minute introductory videos and portfolio items like photos and various samples of their work, users can show off what special talents they bring that separate them from everyone else. Not only do users give off the best possible impressions of themselves, but hiring managers are also able to differentiate between what internship seekers would be the best choice for their company. Some students, like Mark Nakhla, 20, a psychology major, feel this approach to the internship application process is advantageous

and a step in the right direction. “It just seems a little more easier and convenient to do than sit down and write everything down and make sure you’re following a certain format,” said Nakhla. “With a video and a profile it would just be a lot easier to compile everything you’ve done. Verbally, it’s just easier for me to speak than to write also.” Other students, like Chris Price, 22, an art major, feel the digital approach is exciting, but don’t see the traditional resume as a problem. “I think the profile is probably easier, but I don’t think there’s a problem if a certain company wants you to fill out something just to see if you meet their criteria,” said Price. “As an employee, I don’t see that as a big deal.” The site also provides interactivity between candidates and hiring managers throughout the entire process of an internship. This is aimed at helping managers save time and put a stop to the frustration felt by many internship applicants who never hear back from their potential employer. For hiring managers, the site simplifies and organizes the hiring process. Managers are able to fill out the company profile to give candidates a better understanding of the company, post available listings and use the management system to view, track and hire applicants. Once hired, mangers are able to use the site to communicate with the interns on a daily basis and provide guidance and feedback to help them turn their temporary status into a permanent, full-time job. Once hired, the site gives interns tools to help them. Exclusive video and written content

are broken down into concepts and terms aimed at helping hired interns become more knowledgeable. Intern Sushi even allows parents to get involved in their son or daughter’s internship process. Through pages and feeds, the sight gives them an understanding into the industries their children are interested in. It also provides parents with information to help them become a better resource. “I think that’s pretty cool just being able to know what kind of things your child needs to get into a certain industry or have a certain career, but it can be short-lived,” Price said. “Kids change what they want to do all the time. It’s somewhat practical, but not as needed, I think.” Membership is free, but there is also the option of a premium membership that costs $8.99 a month. With a free membership, users are allowed 10 applications per semester and one standard video resume upload. With a premium membership, users are offered unlimited applications, unlimited video resume uploads, targeted video uploads, a 48hour head start on applying to all internships and free VIP tickets and reserved seating to all Intern Sushi events with green room access to meet guests. There is more offered on the premium membership, but some students like BenguAycicek, 24, a business marketing and communications major from Germany, feel the price tag is just a bit too steep. “I think, for students, it would be better if it was free because students don’t have as much money to pay,” said Aycicek.

GOOGLE: Company aims to serve users in a more efficient manner ...Continued from page 1 “By making the violation of our privacy desirable — by mainstreaming the use of technologies that used to exist only in cautionary science fiction — Google is building a better product. They’re building a better target for advertising,” said Elgan in an article for Datamation. Elgan said, in the same article, Google’s services allow advertisers to get more information about Google users to target them with more relevant advertisements. “I should be able to just search (on Google) and that’s it,” said Seare Weldegabar, 30, an accounting major. Weldegabar said it’s “quite scary,” the Internet has so much personal information. When he recently realized his phone number was listed on his Facebook, he deleted it from his profile. “I think it’s bad how it is. Facebook has so much personal info. It’s so easy for anybody to find me,” Weldegabar said. James Recinos, 32, an extended education student, said the Internet presents a scenario where a user does not know who they really are talking to or if they are being recorded. “People could find a lot of stuff about you really quickly,” he said.

Courtesy of MCT Google’s new streamline terms of services policies is getting mixed reviews from global users. Privacy rights and efficiency are of concern.

According to Google’s blog, Google’s new policy “can provide reminders that you’re going to be late for a meeting based on your location, your calendar and an understanding of what the traffic is like that day.” Recinos said there could be problems if a user’s information gets accessed by third-party groups without a user’s consent. “It’s a thin line. If people want to stalk you, they know you go to

this gas station (and) you go to this ATM,” Recinos said. Thirty-six Attorney Generals have signed a letter to Google asking the company to give users a choice in the new policy. “Google’s new privacy policy is troubling … the policy appears to invade consumer privacy by automatically sharing personal information consumers input into one Google product with all Google

products. Consumers have diverse interests and concerns, and may want the information in their Web history to be kept separate from the information they exchange via Gmail,” the letter said. Google users cannot opt out of the new terms; they must accept them to continue to use Google. “(Google’s) a cool search engine. But now you gotta think twice, right?” Weldegabar said. dailytitan.com/news

February 28, 2012

OPINION

Was ‘Chink in the armor’ a slur used against Jeremy Lin? ESPN’s writers need to come up with more professional ways of reporting

A poor man lost his job due to nothing more than social hypersensitivity

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CON: RICHARD ANDERSON

The term “chink in the armor” was obviously offensive to Asian- tolerated. had been used on ESPN.com Americans. That is why Federico needed to more than 3,000 times before it It was not an accidental poor be fired. He didn’t use common caused them to fire headline writer choice of words. It was a tongue- sense like any socially savvy Anthony Federico and suspend in-cheek, overly-aggressive racial 28-year-old journalist should. anchor Max Bretos. slur. Every journalist, especially The fact that the term was Huan Hsu, in an article in those in digital media, knows the routinely used on ESPN as an Slate magazine, said he knows the headline is the most important excuse for using it as a racial slur phrase has no racial connotations, aspect of any story. Editors and in the Jeremy Lin case is nothing but it uses the exact word as the writers try to increase users by short of unconscionable. racial slur, which can still easily employing outrageous headlines. The word “chink” is a derogatory drive a stake through the heart. Greg McNeal, contributor for racial dig toward Asians, Forbes magazine, said particularly the Chinese editors and writers try to for their eye shape. Yes, it can be used in other maximize visitors with Potentially, it could also headlines that incite contexts, but since it has refer to the sound that shock and excitement. came from hammering such a blatantly offensive use, it After all, one of the on the railroad during first things a journalist no longer belongs in the clicheAmerica’s expansion to learns is that the choice driven world of sports journalism, of headline makes or the west. Yes, it can be used in or any kind of journalism, for that breaks the readership. other contexts, but since “Unlike an on-air it has such a blatantly matter. comment, most writers offensive use, it no longer and editors obsess over belongs in the clichethe headline even after driven world of sports journalism, “Having been called a ‘chink’ a they click the publish button,” or any kind of journalism, for that few times in my life — an Asian- said McNeal. “So my sense of matter. American rite of passage that things is that whoever posted the Jason Fry wrote an article for usually coincides with puberty — headline thought about it, giggled, the Poynter Institute School of I don’t like hearing it, regardless and clicked publish.” Journalism that was published on of context, any more than a Anchor Bretos, who repeated ESPN.com last Tuesday. He said homosexual might like hearing the the phrase on the air, probably he would like to see ESPN get rid word for a bundle of kindling,” used a poor choice of words and of the overused cliche. said Hsu. did not use the term as pun. “One step we would suggest Once again, we are faced But he was guilty of not reading is for ESPN to demand that its with what seems like another the copy to find where there might writers and on-air talent find controversial use of language by have been mistakes so he could richer language and fresher turns the media, when it is actually just correct them. of phrase. We’d be happy never to a simple question of common This mistake cost him a wellread or hear ‘chink in the armor’ sense. deserved 30-day suspension. again on ESPN,” said Fry. Journalists are confronted by It is possible that most anchors The fact that ESPN apologized tough choices of what to use and will actually read whatever is put for the headline and the remark what not to use everyday of their in front of them, like “chink in the goes a long way in providing proof lives, and they are guided by a armor.” that allowing the headline on its code of ethics. The use of offensive In this case, Ron Burgandy was mobile site was wrong, and it language is not an option, nor is it alive and well at ESPN.

It’s a sad day when you have to during our coverage of Jeremy way. He said it casually with no erase a cliche from phrases that are Lin,” the statement read. inflections in his voice — no deemed okay to say. This is political correctness at snickers or guffaws behind it. That’s what happened to the its finest. In fact, you could even see saying “chink in the armor,” Accidental use of words or not, that he was reading it from a when ESPN sportswriter Anthony the phrase wasn’t directed at Lin. teleprompter; as it was clearly Federico was unceremoniously There was no real reason to get in writing, it should have been “Linsmissed” from ESPN after upset about it. approved by ESPN’s editors before using the phrase in a headline. Lin even said in a statement last he went on the air and said it. Let’s take a look at the meaning week he felt the apologies were Bretos got the flack for a of the word. Dictionary.com has genuinely sincere and didn’t care mistake several people at ESPN several definitions; one of them anymore. failed to correct. being a derogatory term Federico was not toward the Chinese, with completely at fault, “chink” referring to the either. In fact, according to the shape of their eyes. It is the job of New York Daily News, According to the copy editors at ESPN International Business Federico had used the phrase to double-check the Times, Lin’s parents are ‘over 100 times’ in his career. writing style, but the from Taiwan, although ambiguous headline their families immigrated He was never reprimanded. Just was unfortunately from China. because Lin happens to be Asian, overlooked. Once they Lin’s parents came to realized the headline the United States before he gets fired. could have possibly been he was born, which taken the wrong way, makes him American Federico was fired. through and through. Just why was Federico fired? It Granted, it may have been However, national origins aside, was just a figure of speech and he smarter for the sportscasters to use the word in this case wasn’t even used it in reference to Jeremy Lin, a better expression since Lin is of racially motivated. an Asian, who committed nine Taiwanese descent, it was the right Lin had nine turnovers in the turnovers in the New York Knicks’ expression in this case for what game. Therefore, the meaning that loss to the Dallas Mavericks. happened to Lin. Federico and ESPN anchor Max In fact, according to the New There is nothing wrong with Bretos were using was “a narrow York Daily News, Federico had it, and in this case, Lin’s ethnicity opening.” used the phrase “over 100 times” just so happens to be irrelevant to If he gave the ball over to the in his career. He was never the matter at hand. other team nine times, then Lin reprimanded. Just because Lin According to ESPN, there was clearly left nine different openings happens to be Asian, he gets fired. another incident involving the that were narrow enough for his Bretos, who is married to an same word. A radio commentator opponents to take the ball away Asian woman, later said, “If there who is not an ESPN employee from him. is a chink in the armor, where can used it. ESPN later apologized in he improve his game?” It’s horribly unfortunate that a statement to its readers and He was “Linspended” for 30 Federico was fired and lost his especially to Lin. days for using the remark on air. livelihood over virtually nothing, “At ESPN we are aware of If you’ve seen the clip, you’d especially given the fact that the three offensive and inappropriate see that he didn’t say it to be phrase “chink in the armor” is so comments made on ESPN outlets disrespectful or hateful in any common that it is a cliche.

No break on the highway from hell No one wins when a system used for good becomes abused for convenience’s sake SHEILA DEL CID Daily Titan

In Southern California, the capital of rush hours, rubbernecking and constantly getting cut off, carpool lanes make travel time quicker for everyone and — for all intents and purposes — are a great idea. Carpool lanes, also known as high occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes, help air quality because it lowers the emission of car fuel. For that reason alone, carpool lanes are a good investment. You save money in the wake of exponentially increasing gas prices, don’t travel alone and get

to your destination much more rapidly. “There are times when people speed too much and I feel them tailgating,” said Carolina Romo, a health science major. “I hate people who tailgate and people who change lanes every minute.” As daily car users, we all have concerns over safety and traffic hazards. Motorists would be significantly safer on the road if people drove less aggressively and more defensively. Don’t gun it or you will never get to where you are headed. Many of us care too much about other drivers. As hard as it may be, try to ignore them. Pay close attention when merging between lanes and reduce your speed. Even though the carpool lane seems to be moving faster, it isn’t. You can throw this newspaper copy away or plug your ears all you

want, but the cold, bitter truth is that the speed of the carpool lane relatively stays the same as all the other lanes. The lane is occupied by fewer cars with more occupants, giving the illusion of it moving rapidly. According to the California Department of Motor Vehicles, sharing a ride to work with a friend or two effectively doubles your fuel economy for the trip and may allow you to use the carpool lane. Imagine all the things you can buy when you save about 30 percent on gas. However, a downfall of the law is some individuals take advantage of the definition of the “carpool is two or more persons per vehicle” where they count their children as carpool partners. The law might as well read: Adults with children occupants

in a car deserve the carpool lane more because most of them are in a rush. For instance, when I wasn’t able to drive, I would accompany my mom almost every time she had to take the freeway somewhere relatively far. She would say, “Come with me so I can take the carpool lane. It will be faster, and I don’t want to sit in traffic.” Children, as much as mommy and daddy love them, should not count as carpool partners because children cannot operate a car or use public transportation on their own. How in the world is that being eco-friendly? Under these circumstances, carpool lanes are not managed well enough to be considered useful to Southern Californians. If there was a choice in driving two cars, I would not be against it. Let’s say parents on the same block alternate taking the kids to school every other day — the car ride might be a little hectic on the way, but it reduces cars on the road. Even though every state has different rules of the road, they should all implement a law not counting children and infants as passengers. Women who are pregnant can get penalized, so drivers with a child or infant in the car should also be fined for using the carpool lane; the same way motorists are given tickets for crossing the double yellow lines. If A picks up B to make it to point C, it is carpooling. Anything else is predominantly not carpooling. Less traffic and pollution? … guess again.

ROBERT HUSKEY / Daily Titan If you’re that cool rebel that drives in the carpool lane solo, it doesn’t matter how you justify your actions — you’re responsible for rendering the lane completely useless.

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MEMES: Clean humor based on small commonalities between students bridges a disjointed community ...Continued from page 1 Paul Morgan, 23, a public administration student, had the idea to put the page on the map. He got the idea after seeing that other universities such as UC Santa Barbara, USC and UCLA all had meme pages. Morgan, however, wasn’t always aware of what memes were. “During the summer, I coached a travel lacrosse team, and one of my 14-year-old upcoming freshman players … would always ask me if I was mad,” said Morgan. Morgan elaborated, “He was like, ‘You mad?’ and I was like, ‘What are you talking about?’” Morgan said his mentee was engaging in trolling. According to the popular user-entered information forum, UrbanDictionary.com, trolling involves, “trying to get a rise out of someone (by) … asking blatantly stupid questions.” Now knowledgeable about the joy and humor that memes bring, Morgan created a Facebook account Feb. 11. Page likes began pouring in a few days after the page was created. “The first day, we had 14 likes. Then, the second day we had 47, and the third day we had almost 1,000,” Morgan said. He realized how viral the page was when it climbed from 300 likes to about 700 likes in just three hours. Morgan was the curator of the page, and his teammates, Kody Kareta, Austin Carver and Michael Ballantyne, helped regulate it. “This whole thing is pretty

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much Paul’s brainchild … and we’ve just been the support” said Carver, 21, a business marketing major. It has been in Titan taste to keep the humor of the page clean and in good nature. “When I make memes, I make them with the intention that (they’re) not to be taken seriously, because, when people start to take these memes seriously, then everyone starts to get offended,” Morgan assured. One reason why the page is so successful is that it is specific toward Cal State Fullerton and the small commonalities that the students on it’s campus share. “We can relate to them, because it’s students that go to this school, posting stuff that most all the other students know about,”

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commented Kody Kareta, junior, business marketing major. One large aspect of the page is the Internet war between rival university, Cal State Long Beach, and its meme page. “We were having a good time on our (page), and then randomly, we just see some person post ‘Oh, CSUF has a meme page, look at all these bad memes,’ and then it just blew up from there,” Morgan said. The four administrators of the page went into damage control in order to stop the spread of animosity. Kareta said, “We took it upon ourselves to keeping patrol and regulation, making sure the memes are being used correctly, and that we didn’t have any more trolls.” With that battle avoided, the focus of the page came back to

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good, clean fun for Titans. Morgan said the viral reach of the page has been around 48,000 people. With numbers that large, the founders of this page can’t help but wonder what its footprint is on the campus. “I’d say one of the funniest things was when I was in class, and I saw computers everywhere, and everyone was on the page all laughing,” Carver said. According to Morgan, it’s endearing to see that Titans are using the page to bring the CSUF

A refined you, not refined carbs Health experts claim that students aren’t subscribing to recommended eating plans MEC VALLE Daily Titan

A lack of focus, loss of energy and overall poor quality of living are just a few of the negative effects that take place when the body is not receiving the proper nutrients it needs. The solution lies in the food you eat. Tired of feeling tired? Has eating out finally taken a toll on your body? Does junk food satisfy hunger or only leave behind feelings of guilt? Darany Hoang, a health educator and nutrition specialist at Cal State Fullerton’s Student Health and Counseling Center, said eating healthy is the key to success. According to Hoang, the human body needs certain nutrients that fast food does not offer. Hoang said that students should follow a specific diet. The first component of the diet includes three servings of dairy, including cheese and milk. Whole grains like oatmeal and brown rice should also be included. Hoang advised students to buy items like whole-grain bread instead of enriched products like white bread. According to Hoang, when foods like white bread are digested and broken down, they are

processed in the body as sugar. That is why one can get a sugar spike and crash after one eats enriched foods. The third component of the diet is lean protein like eggs, lean chicken and lean turkey. Tofu is another great source of protein. The last component that Hoang suggested students eat was fruit and vegetables. She said a person should have at least five fruit and vegetable servings combined every day. Many students don’t follow this model. In a National College Health Assessment done by the American College Health Association, only 7.8 percent of students surveyed eat five or more servings of fruit and vegetables every day. Not only are students failing to eat according to the suggested diet, but some students are generally just not eating. According to Hoang, “Seventy-five percent (of the students who come to health consultation) skip meals.” Although the disadvantages of bad eating habits will not necessarily show immediately, there are still consequences. Hoang said the sodium content and the preservatives fast food contains cause weight gain and loss of energy. She also explained that the capability of the brain is capped when the body is not receiving the proper nutrients that are in fresh food. In clearer terms, the brain is not working to its full potential.

I was at a point where I was getting sick of being overweight. Tara Rowlodge Human Services/Titan Fitness Challenge Participant

For Tara Rowlodge, 23, a human services major and a former contestant of Titan Fitness Challenge, the ramifications of eating unhealthy were too much. “I was at a point where I was getting sick of being overweight,” said Rowlodge. “When it comes to losing weight, nutrition is 70 percent of the effort.” Rowlodge gives credit to healthy eating for changing her life. “Being healthy definitely gives you a lot more energy,” Rowlodge said. CSUF kinesiology student, Summer Alai, 21, said eating unhealthy negatively affected her academic work. She said after people eat fast food, they turn sluggish and want to sleep instead of study. Cost can be a concern when it comes to eating healthy. Specialty grocery stores like Trader Joe’s, Mother’s and Whole Foods can be expensive for college students. Although eating healthy does require hard work, the benefits will eventually exceed the costs.

community together. “It feels like a lot of people are talking about it, and it has brought us attention to the school … I think all of it has been really positive,” Morgan said happily. The impact doesn’t stop at the digital world. Memes have been popping up on campus in fun ways. “I saw one (on) Valentine’s Day in Langsdorf Hall that said ‘Happy Forever Alone Day,’ and people (were) looking at it like ‘What’s that?’” Morgan chuckled. In addition to the physical

presence of memes, a larger feeling of Titan pride is something that some said they felt from the page. “I saw several people post, ‘I’ve never felt this sense of school pride ever at Cal State Fullerton, and I’ve been here for a few years,’ … I thought that was pretty cool,” Kareta said. With the great start the page has had, there is much planned for the future success of the CSUF Memes page. The members of the group plan on making the CSUF Memes page a Titan tradition.

THE DAILY TITAN SHOPPING LIST MILK CHEESE OATMEAL BROWN RICE APPLES CARROTS EGGS LEAN CHICKEN LEAN TURKEY TOFU TOTAL : $GOOD.HEALTH ********************** ACCORDING TO A SURVEY, ONLY 7.8 PERCENT OF STUDENTS EAT FIVE OR MORE SERVINGS OF FRUIT AND VEGETABLES DAILY. **********************

A history of fashion’s coziest offerings AJAI SPELLMAN Daily Titan

Illustration by AJAI SPELLMAN / Daily Titan The cardigan is a closet essential that has evolved from military garments to a bonafied fashion mainstay.

The cardigan is a classic wardrobe staple of which few know the origin. It is known for its long sleeves, trim with fur or braid, buttons down the front and the absence of collar. Many people are unfamiliar with the fact that cardigans came into the fashion scene during the 1920s. The cardigan originally included a collar and was worn by military officers during the Crimean War. It is named after the seventh Earl of Cardigan, James Thomas Brudenell, who led the Charge of the Light Brigade. Chanel helped popularize the item during the 1920s by featuring the article in a two-piece ensemble, which consisted of a cardigan jacket and a skirt. Over time, the cardigan was adapted for the general population by knitting-housewives and clothing manufacturers worldwide. Eventually, knitwear manufacturers began producing a variety of different styles that featured garments with long sleeves, mixed fibers and most importantly, a lack of a collar. Today, clothing manufacturers have really turned it up a notch in their attempt to design and manufacture the perfect cardigan.

Brands like Banana Republic have featured more traditional cardigans that have been seen on conservative dressers like Michelle Obama. Senior kinesiology major, Lance Convento, 26, prefers a trendier cardigan. “I’m really into cardigan sweaters. I have a cardigan from H&M. It’s one of my favorite ones to wear. It’s pretty trendy and different from any other conservative cardigan. I like the cardigans with the patches on the elbows though,” said Convento. A patch on the elbows isn’t the only innovative idea that clothing manufactures are bringing to the table. Urban Outfitters offers cardigans that give off a more “homely” feel. Their cardigans are distressed with clusters of intentional holes throughout them. Urban Outfitters’ cardigans are also known for their retro look with combinations of funky colors and patterns that range from polka dots to zigzags. These cardigan sweaters are reminiscent of the wool sweaters worn by Bill Cosby during the ‘80s on The Cosby Show. Cardigans have managed to undergo many changes over the years. They’ve gone from longsleeved, conservative military sweaters to collarless avant-garde items. It’s only safe to assume that sweater lovers everywhere sit in anticipation, waiting and wondering what clothing companies have next on their cardigan agendas.

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Men, stay away from these looks JOEY BECERRA Daily Titan

What most people don’t understand about the runway is that what you see isn’t always what you get. Fashion shows are a proposal — where buyers decide what looks they want to carry in stores and editors choose looks to feature in their magazines. Most of the exits that come out on the runway never actually see production. Some things that do dissipate from the runway are trends. For the Fall/Winter 2012 menswear season, there were a few trends that came down the runway that were less than suitable for the standard male shopper. At the Thom Browne show, the character of the clothes — as usual — was zany. Models wore tweed skirt suits embellished with rows of spikes and crop tops.

The clothes were made more “masculine” with garish shoulder-pads that made the models look like caricatures of football players. The juxtaposition of femininity and masculinity doesn’t seem like something that will make it to the streets come fall. Another trend that may not appeal to all men is body jewelry. At Givenchy, Ricardo Tisci sent a slew of models down the runway wearing doorknocker-sized nose rings. The reference that came to mind — the minotaur. Over-embellishment was a major theme at Versace as well. Jackets were trimmed in neon-colored furs and patches of sequins. Military berets covered in pins were something that most likely won’t reach mass audiences. Although these trends won’t hit the street in the immediate future, they do push the envelope for what is acceptable for men to wear.

Photo illustration by JOEY BECERRA / Daily Titan At Givenchy, Ricardo Tisci sent out tough-looking models with ornamental nose rings. The look, which received positive reviews from critics, most likely won’t catch on with male consumers.

Although these trends won’t hit the street in the immediate future, they do push the envelope for what is acceptable for men to wear. Photo illustration by JOEY BECERRA / Daily Titan Although berets may remind the general population of honored military heroes, the plethora of pins on this Versace topper may scare away shoppers.

Photo illustration by JOEY BECERRA / Daily Titan Soft to the eye but dangerous to the touch, the theme of tweed skirt suits and protruding spikes was played with at the Thom Browne Fall/Winter 2012 show.

Wasted opportunities Some students on campus fail to take advantage of services they have paid for LOREN MANNING For the Daily Titan

With the rising costs of tuition at Cal State Fullerton and the pressure to take on more units every semester, students are forgetting what sort of opportunities are being offered to them. A full-time undergraduate student was subject to pay a registration and tuition fee of $3,064 this spring semester. Of that $3,064, $328 are labeled as campus fees. These campus fees pay for access to the CSUF Campus Health and Counseling Center, Student Recreation Center and other amenities available to enrolled students. However, how many students are actually taking advantage of what their dollar is paying for? With its newly-modeled design, it’s no surprise to find out that the SRC is a popular facility among the CSUF population. Students can be seen entering and exiting the building throughout the day like bees with a beehive. Paying for the SRC is usually forgotten about because the service is already paid for in the tuition fees. “The first thing I did once I transferred to CSUF was sign up for the gym. It’s free and I’m taking advantage of that,” said Jessica Blevens, 21, a biology major. Blevens said she tries to visit the SRC at least two times a week. Other features of the campus don’t see as many students on a daily basis. A lot of students pass by the Health and Counseling Center several times every semester and Contact Us at dtfeaturesdesk@gmail.com

don’t give it a second glance. For students who live on campus, it is especially convenient because it offers a lot of useful services to students. A lot of the services offered at the center are free to enrolled students. Kimberly Hsu, 20, a health science major who lives on campus, said she first heard about the center in her Freshman Programs class, but hasn’t seen it or heard about it since. “I would definitely consider visiting it, though, since I live on campus,” Hsu said. Part of a student’s tuition each semester is labeled Mandatory Student Health Fees. These fees also include the counseling services offered at the facility. According to the Health and Counseling Center’s website, these services include individual counseling as well as group and couple counseling, psychiatric services and crisis intervention.

Blevens said most students never talk about the counseling. Scholarships are another opportunity that are not taken advantage of. Many students have hectic and chaotic schedules, and just can’t find enough time in the day to apply for them. The money; however, is out there. According to the CSUF website, the Office of Financial Aid coordinates approximately $2 million in scholarships. Most of the scholarships offered only require short essays and a minimum GPA of around 2.5 to 3.0. For some students, that short essay would be worth the reward. Sean Lanternier, 21, a criminal justice major, is open to applying for a scholarship. Lanternier said, “I would make sure it would not to go waste.” With the rising costs of student fees, it’s a shame that many students will never really know where their dollar has gone.

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Daily Sudoku: Sat 4-Feb-2012

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Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) You’re in a time crunch, as you race around getting things done. Luckily, you’re good at this. It gets easier as the day goes by. Have fun with it.

Daily Sudoku: Sat 4-Feb-2012

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How To Play: Each row must contain the numbers 1 to 9; each column must contain the numbers 1 to 9: and each set of boxes must contain the numbers 1 to 9.

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Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) A to-do list helps with tasks. Start by checking off projects closest to your heart. At the end of the day, delegate or erase those you’re never going to do.

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Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Fun is in the air. Now’s a great time to let go of old upsets and create new possibilities with loved ones. They help you achieve the next level.

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Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Getting in touch with your spiritual side clears your mind. It’s easier to clear up family issues. Play with long-range plans. Maintain optimism.

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Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Make something beautiful with plenty of love. Your intuition is getting recognized. Love is a growing possibility over the next couple of days.

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Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Add some passion and spice to your workplace. The place is bustling with busy innovation. The impossible looks easy. Explore streets you seldom visit.

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Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Brainstorm brilliant ideas with your team of hotshot experts. Unleash imagination. Write a love letter to your future self. Let friends teach you.

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Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) There’s action and change going on at work. List options, review considerations and choose. Use top quality materials. Have someone else write your bio.

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Cancer (June 22-July 22) Travel and romance both look good for the next two days. Expand your options. There’s no shortage of information. Learn quickly from a loved one.

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Gemini (May 21-June 21) Consider new opportunities in your career, perhaps by completely reinventing your goals. Make time to help others. What goes around comes around.

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Taurus (April 20-May 20) A spiritual advisor keeps you on the right path. Share your experience with somebody to whom it would make a difference. Your friends are really there for you.

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Aries (March 21-April 19) Draw upon hidden resources. Provide excellent service. Accept a generous offer. You’re gaining authority. Review priorities and contemplate your next move.

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February 28, 2012

SPORTS

Legendary Carter will always be Fullerton’s kid The Hall of Fame baseball player began his successful journey in Fullerton ABRAHAM JAUREGUI For the Daily Titan

Hall of Fame baseball player Gary Carter will always be known as “The Kid.” That was the nickname bestowed upon Carter because of his enthusiastic approach to the game. Gary Carter, husband and father of three, died of brain cancer Feb. 16 in Florida. He was 57. After battling cancer for nine months, the news of Carter’s passing brought sadness to not only the baseball community, but also the city of Fullerton. Long before playing catcher in Major League Baseball, “The Kid” first brought passion, humility and a youthful attitude to Fullerton, a city that will always claim him as one of their own. “He was just phenomenal,” said Ralph Trigsted, athletic director for Sunny Hills High School. Trigsted, 65, described Carter as humble, genuine and “always with a smile on his face.” Trigsted met Carter when he was a freshman at Sunny Hills High and coached him in football and baseball. Carter would earn 11 varsity letters at Sunny Hills High, be named Orange County Player of the Year in baseball his senior year and have numerous universities offer him full scholarships. In 2004, Sunny Hills High would name their baseball field after him. Trigsted, who’s worked for 43 years (37 of those with Sunny Hills High) within local sports, said that for a high school student to earn 11 varsity letters in the early ‘70s was astounding. “All-around athlete, Gary was the best I’ve ever seen. He would be the best athlete today,” Trigsted said. Drafted out of Sunny Hills High by the Montreal Expos, Carter

played in 11 All-Star games, won one World Series title with the New York Mets in 1986, had a career .262 batting average, belted 324 home runs, drove in 1,225 RBIs, played for four Major League teams, including the Los Angeles Dodgers and had a 19-year career. Jose Vallejo, 33, a 2003 Cal State Fullerton kinesiology alumnus and avid baseball fan, remembers Carter playing for the Dodgers. “Although Los Angeles got him in the tail end of his career, fans were very fortunate for the opportunity to be represented by such a player, person, team leader and ultimately a deserving Hall of Famer,” said Vallejo. After Carter’s sudden death, his rookie baseball cards and signed memorabilia sold for 50 to 100 percent higher, Vallejo said. He attributes the dramatic rise to Carter’s large popularity among fans. “(Carter was) one of the best catchers in MLB history — a person that knew how to play the game the right way. No fan could ask more of a player than what Gary Carter offered every time he put on a uniform,” Vallejo said. Tommy Lasorda, longtime Fullerton resident and Hall of Fame baseball manager, managed Carter with the Dodgers and released the following statement through the Dodgers’ website the day Carter passed away. “Gary Carter played for me with so much respect and enthusiasm for the game he loved. He was a Hall of Famer as a player and as a man. On behalf of the entire Dodger organization, we love him and will miss him,” said Lasorda. Chris Dufresne, a 1981 CSUF graduate and currently a Los Angeles Times columnist, said Carter had a reputation of making himself accessible to the media even when confronted with tough questions. Dufresne, who started his career at the Fullerton News Tribune during Carter’s playing career, recalls the

sense of pride the local paper had for Carter, who was also their former paperboy. “It was a big deal to us that Gary Carter was from Fullerton and that he used to be our paperboy for our paper,” said Dufresene. In his piece, “Gary Carter was a local (paper) boy who made good,” for the LA Times, Dufresne wrote about Carter’s passion in delivering a perfect paper, and how that same exuberance stayed with Carter throughout his playing career. In every story the Fullerton News Tribune put out about Carter’s great accomplishments, they always included, “former News Tribune paperboy.” “To have guys come out of your town and make it all the way to the big leagues, it gives the community a collective appreciation,” said Dufresne, who, after his story was published, said he received many emails from Fullerton residents who remembered Carter delivering their paper. His passion for baseball continued to burn even after his playing days were over. Carter returned to Fullerton in 2008 to manage the Orange County Flyers, formerly the Fullerton Flyers, in the Golden Baseball League. He also returned to Sunny Hills High using their baseball field to hold spring training practices for the Flyers. In his first and only year, Carter led the Flyers to a GBL Championship season. Carter’s services were held this past Friday in Florida where many attended, including Trigsted and his wife. Trigsted said one of his highlights with the standout athlete was when Carter invited him and his wife to “Call to the Hall,” a dinner leading up to the Hall of Fame ceremony. Carter stopped what he was doing and made it a point to go over and say, “Thanks for coming coach.” Carter started in Fullerton, the city where he will be remembered.

Courtesy of MCT MLB Hall of Fame catcher Gary Carter celebrates as a member of the New York Mets. Carter played in 11 All-Star games and won a World Series title with the Mets in 1986. Carter attended Sunny Hills high school where he earned 11 varsity letters.

Baseball team hosts Aztecs CSUF continues its home stand as SDSU visits Goodwin Field Tuesday night JUSTIN ENRIQUEZ Daily Titan

The No. 17 ranked Cal State Fullerton baseball team will try to extend their two-game winning streak at Goodwin Field against the San Diego State Aztecs Tuesday at 6 p.m. The Titans took two games from a three-game series with (at the time) No. 15 ranked Texas Christian University Horned Frogs. The series took place at Goodwin Field from Friday to Sunday, with the latest game being a come-from-behind win highlighted by a nine-run fourth inning Sunday afternoon. The win helped the Titans reach .500 with an overall record of 3-3. This will be the first time CSUF first-year Head Coach Rick Vanderhook will face SDSU. The Titans’ offensive charge is led by

junior Carlos Lopez, who has a .364 batting average with eight RBIs, and sophomore Michael Lorenzen, with a .357 batting average, five RBIs and 13 total bases. Lorenzen got two of those RBIs with a single up the middle in the fourth inning, which began the aforementioned rally for the Titans. Lopez and Lorenzen, along with sophomore Keegan Dale, accounted for 10 of the 13 hits in their win over TCU. SDSU comes into the game with an overall record of 3-5. The team is lead by Head Coach Tony Gwynn, who is a former MLB player and was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2007. They just split a doubleheader with two different teams at home on Saturday with a 15-7 loss to Kansas State University and a 5-4 win over the University of the Pacific. The Big West Conference announced in December 2011 that SDSU would be joining the conference starting in the 2013-14 academic year. Fourteen of their sports will join the conference, including

baseball. According to ESPN.com, Gwynn said the move will strengthen the Aztecs’ schedule and help with recruiting, as well as regularly face national baseball powers like CSUF. The Titans dominated the conference last season as they earned their 25th Big West Conference Championship and ninth in the last 13 years. SDSU’s offense is led by junior John Spirk, who has a .409 batting average, nine hits and seven RBI, including a home run. Their next best offensive threats are junior Jake Romanski with a .421 batting average and freshman Avondre Bollar with a .417 batting average; both have five RBI each. SDSU lost its lone road game against UC Riverside and face a tough task as the Titans have a strong early season home record of 3-1 at Goodwin Field. After this game, CSUF baseball continues its homestand with a game Wednesday against Loyola Marymount University at 4 p.m. and a three-game series on Friday to Sunday as Utah Valley College comes to town.

ROBERT HUSKEY / Daily Titan Cal State Fullerton’s baseball team sophomore pitcher Christian Coronado entered to relieve during game one of a three-game series against visiting TCU this past weekend. The Titans will look to extend their winning streak to three Tuesday against SDSU. Contact Us at dtsportsdesk@gmail.com