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April 11, 2011

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Budget chokehold eliminates wrestling CSUF tradition of overnight success is now put to rest despite fundraising attempts

Greek funding issue Committee talks on Greek funding and the appointment of election commissioner

The Eric Niu and Jay Jefferson campaign gained 45 percent of votes in the original election.

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The Cal State Fullerton wrestling and gymnastics program has been officially terminated as a result of being unable to meet the March 1 funding deadline. The school pulled all funding for the program at the end of the 2010 academic year, but the wrestling and gymnastics teams were given the opportunity to raise their own funds, which allowed them to compete this year. It is speculated among the Athletics Department that a high-income donor, Paul Folino, had preferred a golf team over a wrestling and gymnastics program, which resulted in the program to be terminated. “Paul Folino came to (President Milton Gordon) and said, ‘I want a golf team, and I will back you with my checkbook.’ President Gordon put up the salary for the head coach, and four months later I get a call saying we have to raise our own money,” said Titan Head Coach Dan Hicks. See TITANS, page 8

MARK SAMALA / Daily Titan Aissa Canchola and Megan Martinez won 37 percent of votes in the election.

WILLIAM CHEN / Daily Titan Students will once again have the opportunity to choose the next ASI president and vice president when a runoff between Aissa Canchola and Eric Niu takes place Wednesday and Thursday of this week.

Runoff to decide victors

After no party was able to win a majority, ASI president and vice president will be decided this week KEITH COUSINS Daily Titan

The ballots have been counted, but there is still not a clear victor in the ASI presidential and vice presidential race, since no team of candidates gained the required 50 percent of votes.

With 45 percent of the votes, Eric Niu and Jay Jefferson will enter a runoff with Aissa Canchola and Megan Martinez, who won 37 percent of the votes. A total of 2,316 votes were cast in the election, which accounts for 6.6 percent of enrolled students at Cal State Fullerton. “If you think (approximately) 7 percent of the campus, it’s not much,” said ASI Election Commissioner

Dominick Prieto. “But if you recall last year for the president and vice president, they were able to get about 7 or 8 percent, but they had the opportunity to use personal laptops.” Presidential hopeful Eric Niu was pleased with the support for his team during the election process. Niu and Jefferson had 191 more votes than their opponents and are looking to translate those numbers into a runoff

victory. “We think, like we said in the candidate debate, the best way to reach out to students, the best way to let students know more about ASI, is communication,” said Niu. “We will be very prepared for the runoff elections.” See Runoff, page 2

Fundraising in the wilderness Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary hosts annual event FLOR EDWARDS Daily Titan

WILLIAM CAMARGO / Daily Titan Monte Negro, (Rodax Rodriguez, Kinski Gallo and Jason Li-Shing), blend various genres including cumbia, reggae, electronica and alternative rock. The Los Angeles band are proud of their cultures and reflect that in their lyrics and concerts.

Monte Negro: a musical culture mix

Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary hosted its third annual fundraiser with a fair and art festival. Vendors colored the walkway of the Cal State Fullerton-owned wildlife preserve. Karon Cornell, director of the Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary, said the fundraiser raised a few thousand dollars last year, and all the money goes back into the sanctuary to develop programs and improve the facilities.

“We try to match the school curriculum by offering school tours during the busy season, which runs from March until June,” said Cornell. Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary works with eagle scouts projects and girl scouts throughout the school year. “They help build benches, gazebos and greenhouses,” Cornell said. “If it’s built here, (the scouts) probably built it.” The sanctuary is supported with grants, donations and tours. See TUCKER, page 3

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Rocks catapulted through the air striking those onstage as a bloodthirsty crowd shouted, rejecting the first three bands that made unsuccessful attempts at a music festival in Texcoco, Mexico. As a band in a new territory, Monte Negro was poised to perform as fear coursed through their veins. This time, however, the crowd listened. It has been two years since Monte Negro’s (black mountain in Spanish) formidable encounter in Mexico. Hailing from Los Angeles, the bilingual alternative rock band has been together for 10 years, forming in high school with its key members: Kinski

and Madrepore with a revolving door of drummers, but the band today draws influence from salsa, cumbia, reggae, ska, bachata and electronica. “It’s rock ‘n’ roll with a splash of eclecticism. I would say that’s pretty on the money. In fact, I hardly ever listen to rock ‘n’ roll anymore. Rock ‘n’ roll is dead, girlfriend,” said Gallo. Underneath the dense foliage surrounding the quaint Bricks and Scones café on Larchmont Boulevard in Los Angeles, Gallo sat sipping his soy latte. A mop of brown, scruffy hair, heavily tattooed arms, sunglasses, skinny jeans and colorful Asics, Gallo looks the part of any musician. With a name like Kinski Gallo, it was inevitable he would be a rock star. See MONTE, page 6

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One of Los Angeles’ burgeoning rock bands breaks boundaries Gallo, 28, vocals; Jason Li-Shing, 28, guitar; and Rodax Rodriguez, 30, bass. Monte Negro has enjoyed success, becoming known to the local press as the “Latin Red Hot Chili Peppers.” The band has traveled around the world, touring with Argentine rock trio Enanitos Verdes, pioneering rock en Español band, Café Tacuba and Gwen Stefani. They released three albums, signed to Sony and left the major label to form their own, Feed the Hungry Records. “Everyone who’s successful has to follow their own path, at least for music,” said Rodriguez, whose shy demeanor is thinly veiled, revealing a much brighter spirit with a constant smile. The band has gone through several transformations as punk bands Anima

Heated discussions arose on two controversial topics at the University Affairs Committee meeting Thursday: the use of Associated Students Inc. funds for Greek organizations as well as the recent, and controversial, appointment of Dominick Prieto to the position of election commissioner. In light of the consideration of the 2011-12 budget by the Board of Directors, Derek Tally, 22, a sociology major and member at large on the University Affairs Committee, called for a discussion on the use of ASI funds for the Inter-Fraternity and Pan-Hellenic Councils. He argued that because Greek organizations are exclusive to certain students and selective in their recruitment process, the ASI funds they receive for events such as Greek Week and Greek Fest are not benefiting the entire student body. “There have been events funded by the student government that aren’t public or not publicized (as being public),” said Tally. “They may say that it’s public but there has never been, to my knowledge, any publicity for them.” According to a proposed budget document (Table 5, Funded Councils), the Pan-Hellenic Council could receive $27,540 and the InterFraternity Council could receive as much as $15,825 in ASI funds. These figures account for supplies, printing and advertising, contracts, fees and rentals, travel, dues and subscriptions. Christopher Labrot, 21, a member of the University Affairs Committee, felt as though Tally’s points fell a little short. “I don’t think that (ASI funding for Greek events) is doing the students of Cal State Fullerton a dishonor because we are pretty good about making sure that funding goes where it can be used for all students,” said Labrot. “It sounded more like (Tally) had an issue with the recruitment of the Greek system, which is not what we were talking about.” Labrot feels as though the way funds are allocated benefits all students and that the transparency of the budget process will ensure this in the future.

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AFFAIRS: ASI controversy discussed commissioner at the end of his ...Continued from page 1 term. His appointee then must be confirmed by the board. “I think that the funding is Because Jay Jefferson, the prefair,” Labrot said. “If clubs don’t vious election commissioner, think it’s fair, they have the oppor- stepped down in order to run as a tunity to come to us and request vice presidential candidate, Presimore funding, and the budget is dent Joe Lopez was forced to apup there on the website for every- point a new commissioner within one to look at and argue about.” his term. Chief Administrative Officer While Lopez followed the corMegan Martinez confirmed that rect procedures in appointing Priall students are allowed to attend eto, it sparked controversy in ASI. events such as Greek Week. Led by elections assistant Nikhil “It’s for all Kulkarni, over students to 12 polling asgo and give sistants threatback to Camp ened to resign Titan,” said a week prior I think funding is fair... to the election Martinez. Camp Titan (Clubs) have the opportunity because they is a nonproffelt the process to come to us and request Lopez it children’s took summer camp in making his more funding... funded by ASI decision was and staffed by unfair and bi-Christopher Labrot ased. student leadUniversity Affairs ers. The discommittee member cussion, led Martinez said the commostly by Talmittee will inly and Frausto, vite Maricela brought up Alvarado, the a number of adviser for the possible soluPan-Hellenic Council, the Inter- tions to the issue. Fraternity Council and the InterThe most developed of these Club Council, in order to gain a would require the president to greater understanding of how ASI pick three potential candidates funds are used in these organiza- from the individuals that applied. tions. Then, the University Affairs ComThe second item of discussion mittee would interview all three was the appointment of Dominick candidates. Prieto to the position of election Following the interviews, the commissioner. Tally and Lorenzo committee would present its top Frausto, a board member for the choice to the board for confirmaCollege of Humanities and Social tion. Sciences, suggested changes in the While no decisions were made bylaws in order to avoid future on this issue in the meeting, Tally controversy. plans on proposing a change in the Usually the outgoing ASI presi- bylaws at the next University Afdent appoints the new election fairs meeting.

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MARK SAMALA / Daily Titan After counting the ballots in the voting last week, both candidates(Aissa Canchola and Eric Niu ) received less than the required 50 percent to become elected to the office of ASI president. Runoff election voting is scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday of this week.

RUNOFF: Students have yet to decide their ASI president ...Continued from page 1 The Canchola and Martinez camp is also preparing for the runoff elections and said coming in second will only make them work harder to gain additional votes. “It’s definitely exciting to be in a runoff election. Now we have an extra chance to make sure even more students go out and vote,” said Canchola. “Coming in second was a wake-up call, so we are ready to go even harder this time.” While the team of Brian Martinez and Taylor Edwards only gained 392 votes in the election, Martinez was still satisfied with the results of his campaign. “We felt really good about the numbers we got. We had about 17 percent of the votes and that is only due to word of mouth,” said Martinez. “We weren’t giving away shirts; we weren’t handing out fliers. It was just me and Taylor. We didn’t have that manpower behind us.” Martinez and Edwards are both taking a break from elections and have not

decided which of the remaining candidates to give their support to, but Martinez said they are planning to look at what each team stands for and choose one to officially back. Currently there are 34,912 students enrolled at Cal State Fullerton, and both of the remaining candidates agree that less than 10 percent of them voting is not satisfying. “I think if we want to call ourselves representatives of the student body, we need to motivate the students and just empower them to go out and vote because they are not doing that,” Canchola said. Niu said it is essential for ASI to reach out to more students and not only get them to vote, but make them more aware of what ASI does for the student body. “We believe we should reach out to more students. We are going to create more visibility. We are going to work with marketing not just ourselves, but the students,” Niu said. “Our ultimate goal is not to win the election; our ultimate goal is to increase communication with students and ASI.” Voting for the runoff election will

take place Wednesday and Thursday. Students once again can vote at any polling station on campus, as well as online at Vote.Fullerton.edu.

By the numbers The results for the spring 2011 ASI Election are still unclear causing a runoff

45% 37%

Students who voted for Eric Niu and Jay Jefferson. Students who voted for Aissa Canchola and Megan Martinez

2,316 students cast their ballots in this semester’s elections. This is 6.6 percent of the 34,912 students that attend CSUF.

SOURCE: Associated Students Inc. of Cal State Fullerton.

Dedication ceremony A College Park suite is named after a former faculty member for the College of Education after she donated $775,000 to the college

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There were laughs, tears, smiles and compliments as faculty gathered for the dedication and naming ceremony of the Dr. Emma E. Holmes Dean’s Suite. The hour-long celebration took place Thursday in the newly named Dean’s Suite on the fifth floor of College Park. Thirty to 40 well-dressed people arrived to show their support of the event in Holmes’ honor; she recently endowed $775,000 to the College of Education for student scholarships and faculty fellowships. Holmes, who traveled to the event from her home in Florida, served as a faculty member within the College of Education at Cal State Fullerton for 36 years. The program began with a few words from President Milton Gordon, who read from a short speech

he held in his hands. “All of her colleagues within the college and the university have told me that Dr. Holmes is known for her very positive and supportive interaction with students and that she served as a mentor for numerous new faculty members,” said Gordon. Throughout the hour, several speakers came to the front of the room to present a few words about Holmes. Former students turned faculty had nothing but rave reviews and pleasant memories to recall about the former CSUF professor. The underlying theme through each speaker’s words made it evident that Holmes is known for her positive energy. From afar, Holmes could have been a celebrity with the way people were constantly asking to take photographs and shake hands with her. For each compliment or congratulations she received, Holmes gave one back. “I’m just overwhelmed by all

this,” said Holmes. Among the festivities, Chris Street, Ph.D., from the Department of Secondary Education received the premiere Emma E. Holmes Faculty Fellow. Street will have the opportunity to teach English to Westminster High School students before they make the jump to college. “My goal through this opportunity is going to be to help better prepare them for college-level writing, so when they get to the CSU system, they’re ready and they’re successful,” said Street to the crowd. The program ended with the unveiling of the Dr. Emma E. Holmes Dean’s Suite Plaque. At the moment of the revelation, Holmes’ jaw opened, and a look of shock replaced her smile. She remained speechless for a few seconds as several people took snapshots. The large glass plaque hung high up. Directly beneath it was a minibiography of Holmes, a portrait of the grinning woman and a brief typed thank-you note. “It’s a great pleasure, a real honor to be here,” Holmes said about being back on campus. Though Holmes was only in Fullerton until Sunday, Holmes said she had an arranged schedule during her time here.

The fifth biennial Vietnamese International Film Festival was held over the weekend in Irvine. The festival screened 67 short and full-length films from around the world at the University of Irvine campus. The festival, which ran from April 8 to 10, will reconvene April 14 to 17 at the Bowers Museum in Santa Ana and UCLA. The VIFF takes place every two years and is produced both by the Vietnamese American Arts and Letters Association and UCLA’s Vietnamese Language and Culture Club. The festival began in 2005 and is the largest, nonprofit Vietnamese film festival in the United States with an attraction of about 4,000 moviegoers. According to the event’s website, the event offers two free days of screenings, one for senior citizens April 8 and the other for high school students April 15. The film festival included the U.S. premiere of Mother Fish April 9 at UC Irvine, with a spotlight award going to writer and director Khoa Do. The action film Clash will premiere April 14 at UCLA while a screening of Touch, a film about the Vietnamese women who work at nail salons, and the drama Floating Lives will screen at UC Irvine April 16 and 17. Brief by Jeanette Castaneda

Panelists Discuss Recent Global Crisis The Office of International Education and Exchange will present a panel discussion today on global crisis. The topics that will be discussed will deal with the current relief efforts all over the world and give information on how to be prepared for a disaster should it strike in an area where you are. The panelists include faculty members from the Departments of Humanities and Social Sciences, Comparative Religion and Political Science, along with both undergraduate and graduate students who will use their expertise in their different fields to offer insight of the different events. This panel has been put together for Cal State Fullerton as a community to be able to voice their thoughts, express feelings and give support for those who have been affected by the tragedies that are currently going on in areas like Asia, the Caribbean, the Middle East and Africa. The panelists will be present to give their points of view on the different occurrences around the world based on their areas of knowledge. They will be able to offer insight into how the instances occurred and whether or not they were dealt with in a proper way. When a disaster strikes, there are people who are better equipped to help and handle a crisis of a large magnitude. The panel will discuss how these people should react and give insight into how we can be prepared for a disaster through emergency preparedness. The discussion will be held in the Titan Student Union Pavilion A from 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. and is free for anyone to attend. Brief by Kathleen Rosell

Lecture on Lincoln to Be Held in TSU Ronald D. Rietveld, a Civil War historian and retired history professor at CSUF, will deliver a lecture on former President Abraham Lincoln on Thursday, April 14. The lecture, titled “Lincoln and the Secession — Crisis and the Beginning of War,” will be held in the Portola Pavilion in the Titan Student Union at 6 p.m. and will be free to the public. The lecture will focus on the years 1860-61 when state after state began seceding from the union as well as Lincoln’s response. This year will mark the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, and April 14 will mark 146th anniversary of the day that Lincoln was shot at Ford’s Theatre. This lecture will be a must-see for Civil War buffs and historians alike. Brief by Anders Howmann

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JOHNNY LE / Daily Titan Carrie De Jesus participates in the Rookies on the Rock event and tries to scale the 30-foot rock wall located in the Student Recreation Center. Two-hour classes are given Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday with a $25 fee for CSUF students.

Climbing for rookies The Student Recreation Center hosts an event to give interested students a chance to learn and attempt to climb the center’s 30-foot wall SARAH FERNANDEZ Daily Titan

Students made their way to the Student Recreation Center Thursday evening to take part in the semi-annual Rookies on the Rock event. The event is held once every semester, and it is open to all inexperienced rock climbers who are willing to learn more about this intense sport. Participants learn new techniques for climbing the 30-foot rock wall. All the pegs on the wall are color coordinated and vary according to the degree of difficulty. According to Bonnie Sorensen, rock climbing instructor, most students can climb the wall, but they must have basic safety skills before they go up. “All that is required of the student is that they have basic knowledge of safety, such as tying a knot and using their harness,” said Sorensen. The SRC offers other similar events for students to enjoy a fun-

filled night of rock climbing. One is known as the Climb Competition that takes place once a year. This event is coming up Thursday, May 5 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. You can also pick up a flier in the SRC. Many students were new to the event and gave it their best shot. Kristina Hohmann, a senior, shared her experience after climbing the wall. “I am in the one-unit class in the morning for rock climbing,” said Hohmann. “It is for my kineseology class.” Open climb is available to all members and guests as well. No prior experience is necessary to climb and the equipment is provided by the staff. Open climb hours are Monday and Thursday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Tuesday and Wednesday from noon to 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., and Saturdays from noon to 3 p.m. Dallas Hammons, a Cal State Fullerton student, was excited that he had come for the climb. “It is eye-opening being up that high,” said Hammons. “It is a lot of fun for the first time. I have never been on this particular wall

here.” Other events throughout the year include Girls’ Night on the Rock and Climbing El Capitan. There is no additional fee to participate and Climbing El Capitan continues through April 26. Alain Bourgault, group exercise and rock wall coordinator, was at Rookies on the Rock and went into detail about the purpose of the event. “This is a great opportunity for people who get intimidated easily to come out and have fun,” said Bourgault. “It is a way for us to say, ‘Hey, this is for anyone who is a rookie.’ There are so many students that have passed this wall for two years, then before they graduate, they decide to do it and say, ‘Why haven’t I been doing this the whole time?’” Two-hour classes are given Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays and include a fee of $25 for CSUF students and $32 for non-members. It is a great way to learn the skills needed to be a rock climber and to have access to the rock wall during open climb.

FLOR EDWARDS / Daily Titan Brave children who attended the Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary fundraiser were given the opportunity to hold some of the native reptiles. The sanctuary is owned by Cal State Fullerton, and proceeds from the event went to efforts to continue maintenance on the 12-acre site.

TUCKER: Raising funds for the CSUF-owned preserve ...Continued from page 1 Names such as Disney and Lowe’s are displayed on the tile as a tribute to benefactors of the sanctuary. The 12-acre preserve, which hosts many species of wildlife and is split by Modjeska Creek, was once owned by Madame Helena Modjeska, a renowned Polish actress who specialized in Shakespearean and tragic roles. In 1929 Benjamin Tucker, a Long Beach native and banker, bought the Modjeska property that is now most famous for its multiple species of hummingbirds. Ten years later he turned it into a bird sanctuary, and today the amenities are open for the public to enjoy. Every year during the festivities the Wildlife Sanctuary features an artist to showcase his or her work. This year Dan Hare displayed his collection of western-inspired themed paintings. Hare, originally from Montreal, Canada, started painting as a kid and took art classes at CSUF during his college years. He earned a scholarship to the Los Angeles Art Center before beginning his career as an architect.

Now that he’s retired, he has returned to his love for painting. His paintings are inspired by South Western landscapes and cowboy themes such as cattle, horses and rodeos. “I just like the West,” said Hare. “I like cowboy stuff.” A few vendors away, John Blaydes was showcasing his collection of still life photos and paintings. He takes watercolor classes through the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at CSUF. “(OLLI) is a wonderful program,” said Blaydes. “As you get older you either move toward death or toward life. I get to be around older people who are moving toward life.” Along with his wife, Blaydes enjoys taking classes, learning new skills and attending the events and lectures available through OLLI. Blaydes garnishes inspiration for his paintings from his photos. “I take photos and I paint them,” Blaydes said. This year he had too many photos, so he decided to display those as well. The College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics at CSUF owns and operates the Sanctuary as a research

station, a K through 12 environmental education facility, and as a public nature center. The sanctuary features a reptile rescue as well as a German shepherd rescue. Next to a pond with turtles and koi, Amber West set up her handcrafted bath, body and beauty products. She chose to start her own business after learning about the dangerous byproducts associated with standard cleaning products. All her products are made with natural oils and are paraban-free. “I started making soaps for myself, and soon my family started asking me to make some for them,” said West. “I’m a very creative person.” Some of the recipes come from research and others are found through trial and error. Cornell said the majority of visitors come from the local community of the surrounding areas, such as Silverado and Modjeska Canyon. She said each year the fair is “getting a little bit bigger.” This year they featured 38 vendors along with live music and kids’ activities, such as face painting and birdhouse building. The suggested donation to attend the fair is $2. dailytitan.com/features

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April 11, 2011

Fullertoon: Budgets for Dummies BY S

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“Read ‘em and Weep”

The Most Beautiful Girls The most beautiful girls will talk off your ears Sometimes they’re silent or so it appears The most beautiful girls are skinny and tall They’re short and they’re round like the ones you recall The most beautiful girls won’t notice you’re there Some eyes are glued into forever stare The most beautiful girls are the poorest of poor So filthy rich with a house on the shore The most beautiful girls are the patient and kind Relentless, outspoken, the ones on your mind Hiding in plain sight, assured that they’re there The most beautiful girls are everywhere

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College graduates should travel The most ideal time to travel the world is after your college graduation ASHLEY LOERA Daily Titan

Another graduation ceremony looms ahead as seniors look back on their time at Cal State Fullerton and wonder, what now? That, my friends, is the milliondollar question. A question many college seniors are more afraid of than Jaws, the Lockness Monster and finals combined. What path will you choose to guide you into the real world and shape the rest of your life as you know it? Let’s consider the options. With school comes more school, and there’s always another degree or honor that you could study for, so why not try out graduate school? It’s the safe option. You’re technically not done with school so you don’t have to face the real world just yet, and it gives you more time to decide what you really want to do. But this could be a major problem for those that realize they just put down the books only to pick them right back up again. School is not everyone’s cup of tea and after more than 16 years in the education system, more books might not be the answer, not to mention the loans that just keep stacking up. So the practical alternative is to jump right into the job market and dive into the murky waters of the economy. Sure it seems scary, but how bad can it be, right? All you have to do is pound the pavement with your fresh-fromcollege resume, no real experience and your new dime-a-dozen degree that will put you in line with the rest of them. Unless you’ve been building up your network since freshman year, you probably won’t get more than a minimum wage, 9-to-5 job someplace you didn’t expect to

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start at. And who are we kidding? The last thing we want to do is jump into the real world of jobs fresh out of college unless we absolutely have to. The economy is still a crazy place not meant for us college graduates. Then there’s the option that is highly mentioned but rarely utilized, the option people talk about like some sort of faraway fantasy that could never come true: traveling the world. Okay, so the thought of traveling around the world and leaving reality behind does sound like a bit of a stretch, to say the least, but only because people have placed this untouchable aura around traveling like it’s Santa Claus, a formulated myth that could never come true. But why does it have to be that way? Traveling the world is absolutely possible, and if not now, then when? In the U.K., after students graduate from college they take what’s called a gap year to travel before returning to the real world. What law in America says you can’t do the same? The economy continues to fluctuate, and in the meantime why wait around for it to rise or fall? There could only be more opportunities by the time you get back. Adults always worry about the “outrageous costs” when college students even mention traveling. But the truth is, there are many ways around the obstacle of money. According to Studenomics. com, there are many money-sav-

ing alternatives, like using social networking websites to find places to stay for free and ways to find odd jobs to make money while you’re there.

Traveling the world is absolutely possible, and if not now, then when?

And when it comes down to it, cutting out the fast food, shopping and drinking for a few months could really up your bank accounts toward that plane ticket. Traveling around the world might seem like something only hippies really do, but once you go out and get that 9-to-5 job, you’re never going to get this chance again. So it might sound a little crazy, but soon enough you won’t have time to be crazy anymore; you’ll be stuck in your job and before you know it, there comes the house and the family along with it. The world is outside that door just waiting, and this is the last key you have.

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Recent controversy and growing government opposition have led many to question if raves are dead in California. Insomniac Events announced the United States’ largest dance music festival, the Electric Daisy Carnival, would be moved from the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum to an unannounced location in Las Vegas earlier this year. “Without an executed contract in place at this time, it has become impossible to guarantee to all of the fans and talent that EDC can be produced at this venue this year,” said Insomniac CEO Pasquale Rotella in a press release announcing the move. Last year’s event attracted an estimated 185,000 attendees across two days and a multitude of the dance world’s biggest acts. Yet the weekend was marred by the death of a 15-year-old girl from a presumed ecstasy overdose. The events prompted Los Angeles County to establish a Rave Task Force. Recommendations of the Task Force included an 18+ age limit and events ending at 2 a.m. Previously, events were all ages and ended at 4 a.m. Katherine Bandalan, a senior business major, went to EDC last year and has noticed a difference in raves since. “I think it’s a better experience because there wasn’t any structure before, and now they are more organized,” said Bandalan. “There aren’t little kids going compared

MARGARITA CASTELLANOS / Daily Titan Fans recently attended another Insomniac Events festival, Beyond Wonderland, in March. The event took place in San Bernardino with no reported problems.

to before.” Bandalan still plans on going this year, saying going to Las Vegas for the event is exciting. “I really want to go. I’ve gone the past two years and that rave is different from any other rave,” Bandalan said. “It’s not that big of a hassle.” Matt Goddard, a senior radioTV-film major, has attended raves in the past and is unsure whether it would be worth going to Las Vegas for this year’s event. “It seems like a fun event that if I had the money and the time off of work, I would go. However, because it’s further away, it’s harder to attend,” said Goddard. Kevin Christopher, a senior economics major, shares the same sentiment. “I think (Insomniac is) going to lose a lot of people who aren’t willing to make that effort,” said Christopher. “I would want to go to Vegas anyway, but not for EDC. I would rather EDC be in California because it’s more convenient and it represents the young culture and the young vibe in Southern California. It’s a representation of the culture here.” Christopher has been to multi-

ple Electronic Daisy Carnivals and lamented the move. “Taking it away from California takes away that identity a little bit. It was at a great venue, I can’t complain about anything,” Christopher said. “It wasn’t any crazier than the first year I went.” Goddard thinks the events may have become unsafe due to crowd control as opposed to drug use. “The lack of adequate security and crowd enforcement has led me to be concerned for my safety. People climbing over fences and cramming through doors,” Goddard said. “It has the potential to be dangerous with a lack of crowd fluidity. The crowd is not well managed.” “It can be a very good thing. It can be very fun as long as it’s managed the right way,” Christopher said. In the press release, Rotella indicated a desire for future events to be held in Los Angeles again. “I grew up in Los Angeles. I began my business here when I was in high school and Los Angeles remains my home. I would love nothing more than to have our events return to the Coliseum in the future,” Rotella said.

Arthur

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If you’re looking for a drunken, bumbling idiot on the big screen, look no further than Russell Brand. Being wasted and squealing out mindless jokes in a heavy English accent are what Brand does best, and his newest hit Arthur doesn’t fall far from the tree. In the remake of the 1981 movie Arthur starring Dudley Moore, the title character (Brand) is a rich and spoiled playboy who loves to parade about in New York City, frivolously wasting money and being belligerently drunk. The twist arises when his mother forces him to either clean up his act and marry someone who will keep him in line or do what he wants and give up all his money. A forced love story is stuffed within this comedy, with Jennifer Garner and newcomer Greta Gerwig splitting Arthur’s time. Garner plays a powerful and rich businesswoman who wants Arthur’s

last name to get a piece of his empire, and Gerwig is the workingclass opposite of Garner, who opens Arthur’s eyes to the real world without money. While Garner provides her typical low-rate acting skills, Gerwig helps freshen the big screen and provides a contrast to Arthur’s obscene riches. However, the lack of chemistry between all three make the love lines pointless and make the audience wish they would skip on the mushiness and get back to the jokes. The hidden gem is found within Arthur’s nanny, Hobson (played by Helen Mirren), and the maternal relationship the two share throughout the movie. Her dry sense of humor mixed with his childish behavior make for an entertaining mix of young and old. While he may not be nominated for the next Academy Award, what Brand does best is take his childish antics from the script to the screen and show us why we first fell in love with him in Forgetting Sarah Marshall. The movie is at its best when it doesn’t focus on the plot and the storyline is carried by Brand’s pointless comedy and one-liners.

Rotten Tomatoes said 66 percent of users liked it, while critics at Entertainment Weekly and USA Today gave it 50 percent or under. The main concern for critics was the lack of depth, while users complained about the annoyance Brand brought to the big screen. The fact is, this is not the kind of movie to open your mind and broaden your horizons. If Russell Brand already isn’t your cup of tea, this isn’t going to be the gamechanging movie to alter your perspective. If you liked his characters in Get Him to the Greek and Forgetting Sarah Marshall, you’ll love Arthur. Case closed. The movie can guarantee many laugh-out-loud moments and quotes that will surely be re-posted on Facebook. “You love horses. I don’t trust them. Their shoes are permanent. Who makes that kind of commitment to a shoe?” It’s a frivolous comedy with quick laughs and no sense of depth. But then again, doesn’t that describe about 90 percent of comedies out there? It is definitely the era of the Judd Apatow film, and Arthur will just end up getting filed with the rest of them.

Musical Footloose KATHLEEN ROSELL Daily Titan

The idea of youth struggling to be heard by their elders is not a new story. In 1984 the movie Footloose, starring Kevin Bacon, shook up the dust, bringing to light the issue of young adults trying to be free. This spring, the iconic movie has been put to music and brought to life as the Theatre Department’s Spring Musical. The musical, directed by Eve Himmelheber and Diane King Vann and choreographed by William F. Lett, showcased the very best talents the Theatre Department has to offer. Nico Ramirez once again casts a shadow on the stage by playing Ren McCormick, the new kid in town. He and his mother have moved to Beaumont, Ill., after his father has abandoned them. Growing up in Chicago has given Ren a self-assurance and quick tongue that he uses a little too freely in the small town of Beaumont. Ren quickly makes many enemies, such as Rev. Shaw Moore, played by Ricky Wagner, and the City Council, who have no trouble informing the roughneck from Chicago about the ways of Beaumont. It turns out Beaumont is grieving from an accident that occurred

five years before where four teenagers were killed. This resulted in outlawing public dancing anywhere in Beaumont. Ariel Moore, played by Micaela Martinez, is struggling with the rules laid down by her father, the grief of her brother and is counting the days until she will be free. This has turned her into the loose reverend’s daughter that, like many teenage girls, goes around with the wrong guys to get her parents’ attention. Instantly Ren catches her eye and the tension heats up, especially when Ren decides that in order to loosen the town up, the senior class is going to throw a dance. The play kept to the same plot line as the movie, but took many liberties in making the musical very different. The classic foot-tapping tune “Footloose” is sung and reprised in the show, and the Denise Williams song “Let’s Hear it for the Boy” is pulled into the mix. Other than that, each song written by Dean Pitchford helps advance the plot and expand upon the dialogue between each number. The song “Somebody’s Eyes,” sung by the Greek choir of Ariel’s friends, really emphasizes just how many people are watching you in Beaumont. Some impressive dance moves are shown onstage, especially by the talents of Bradley Carnation and Dennis Bendersky. Period dances such as the moonwalk and the ‘60s twist are combined with many other fast-paced staples that leave you wondering how the students can sing and

dance this fast. The ensemble added an element of charm with the dated 1980s clothing and hair styles. Flock of Seagulls hair cuts, leggings and scrunchies were only a few details in the entire wardrobe designed by Rachael Lorenzetti, adding color and pizazz to the action onstage. The musical is not one of the standout productions in the Theatre Department’s history. The talent onstage cannot be argued, but the story was just not up to par with what we have come to expect of the school’s Theatre Department. The story was not as captivating and not until just before intermission did it get to the point of the fight for the school dance, which had to be quickly squished into act two. Sexist themes and violence toward women were also showcased in this interpretation; these may have been devices to show just how small the town really was or to emphasize the grief of the town, but they did not come across that way. Beaumont, Ill., seems like a very stuffy town for a rebellious teenager to be stuck in. It is understandable that after five years of suppression the high school seniors, led by an outsider, finally found the strength to change the laws and have one heck of a party. Anyone who enjoys musical theater or a good show will enjoy most if not all of Footloose. The musical will be showing until the end of the week in the Little Theatre on campus.

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Brandon Boyd gets creative AMY LEADBETTER Daily Titan

Watercolor and ink-drawings embellish the walls. The intricate designs creatively yet subtly illuminate the room. An overwhelming message is conveyed though the art-filled exhibit: for the sake of future generations, help keep our beaches clean. Brandon Boyd from Incubus teamed up with surf brand Hurley International to showcase a fashion and art collaboration to benefit the H.O.P.E. (Helping Other People Everywhere) campaign. Boyd states in his blog that his life is characterized by self expression. His love for both the ocean and surfing are what lead him in the direction of collaborating with Hurley International, whom he says shares a mutual appreciation for surfing, music and art. In a recent interview about his exhibit with ApparelNews.net, Boyd said his main hope through working with this campaign is to inspire others to be creative and make art themselves. When talking about his fascina-

tion with the ocean, Boyd said the spontaneity and adrenaline he gets from surfing has proven to be a creative activity in itself. “On a wave, you’re riding on something that will never occur again and has no repetitive line. [A wave] is literally one of the most unique experiences in nature,” said Boyd. Boyd acknowledges that surfing is a lot like art – you chase spontaneous moments and hope they continue and continue. The “Hurley X Brandon Boyd” collection includes three original art-inspired designs that are not only sketched along the walls, but are also featured on clothing. An ocean terrain consumes the walls of a boarded room. Whales and seaweed-like designs absorb the island-inspired mural. The words illustrated throughout the mural and painted largely on a canvas state the following: “We are an island and whether by luck or misfortune we have nowhere else to go. We are a beautiful island but we are misguided and off course. Demand clean energy! Ban single-use plastics! Protect our island and give hope to our children’s children. Leave the island better

than you found it.” Boyd’s art raises funds and brings awareness to conserving our oceans. Selected artworks and both T-shirts and reusable water bottles with Boyd’s illustrations are available for purchase. A portion of the sales from the limited-edition collection will benefit H.O.P.E. H.O.P.E. is a nonprofit organization focused on involving artists and their contributions in campaigns, programs and events to support existing social projects that promote education and peace around the world. With the help of contemporary artists, the H.O.P.E. campaign has raised awareness for ongoing humanitarian and social issues to millions across the world. The “Hurley X Brandon Boyd” collaboration is open to the public and will be displayed through Friday at the Hurley International headquarters in Costa Mesa, Calif. For more information on the H.O.P.E. campaign or the current event, please visit Blog.HopeCampaign.org/. If you cannot make it to the event but are interested in the clothing, please visit Hurley. com.

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WILLIAM CAMARGO / Daily Titan Monte Negro has performed for some tough audiences throughout their career. They have gone through several transformations along the way, ultimately becoming an alternative rock band with the media dubbing them the “Latin Red Hot Chili Peppers.”

MONTE NEGRO: The bilingual alternative rock band makes a name for itself in the ever-changing music scene ...Continued from page 1 “He’s very talented, very quirky. I almost feel like he’s in a different world. He really challenges me to write things I wouldn’t normally write,” said Li-Shing. “He’s very musical even though he never went to school for music. He’s better than me,” Rodriguez said with a laugh. Gallo remarked that as a musician he tries to explore things people would not normally want to talk about, which are reflective in the electronic/new wave-tinged album Cosmic Twins, their third from the studio. “A lot of inspiration comes from books because half of the time you can only read or write so much. I always try to read about other lives and sort of live vicariously through them. You end up kind of inventing stories in your head to have enough material to write. How many love songs can you write?” Gallo asked. Cosmic Twins is a double album

centering on the inner balance present within everyone and the universe. “I think you can find it in different elements of your life. But you’re always intertwined to certain things. It also comes from embracing both elements of masculinity and femininity within you,” Gallo said. The dichotomy of masculinity and femininity is something that is taboo in their culture, according to Gallo. A man can’t be seen as feminine, otherwise he’s seen as weak or gay. The same goes for women, which is ironic as Gallo believes women are the strongest because they give birth. “I think if you encounter the balance then you’ll be OK, and maybe a cosmic twin is someone who comes to a balance – a balanced person who accepts everything and sort of takes it as it is,” Gallo said. Gallo’s own rapt perceptions come from his extensive travels, which influence his daily life and writing. Gallo wrote Monte Negro’s first album, Cicatrix, while living in

Paris for six months. Gallo has also the typical Latino who comes to the lived in Mexico and Barcelona. U.S. and tends to forget its roots, its “I like to go culture. I made places where I a very condon’t speak the scious effort to language because continue writto me the laning and readguage becomes ing in Spanish, music,” Gallo because once said. you go to a If I died today, it’d be Language university you plays a key role read so much OK. You got to live your in Monte Nein English and life doing what you love, gro, taking care you adapt so not to comproeasily that it’s otherwise it will eat you mise their music very easy to away... to mainstream forget. You end trends. Instead, up being one -Kinski Gallo Monte Negro of those people carves their own who doesn’t niche as Gallo, speak Spanish who serves as the well or English band’s songwritwell. It’s kind of er, blends sad. It’s a conEnglish and scious choice, Spanish into his but I also think lyrics. it’s an evolution “In my case, I made a very pro- of humanity,” Gallo said. Growing up Mexican-American, found, conscious effort to not be

it was inevitable for both cultures to collide and irrevocably play a role in everything Gallo does. “I think it’s very innovative how he makes his sounds to include a Latin style but also to have an indie pop-rock sound. He’s very creative, sweet and caring. His thoughts are very intense. It’s very cerebral to have a conversation with him,” said Efren Delgado, 31, a business marketing alumnus who does the band’s hair and makeup. Gallo’s need to be creative is evident in other aspects of his life. Gallo graduated from UCLA with a master’s degree in art history. Besides writing, Gallo has a passion for film, having directed a few things, and enjoys making sculptures, mixed media art and painting. Of course, Gallo’s artistry is best reflected in Monte Negro. When the band performed at the TSU Underground Pub Thursday, Gallo’s magnetic presence captured the audience and even attracted passers-by. Li-Shing meticulously strummed as Rodriguez provided groovy bass

lines to songs from Cosmic Twins, as well as their well-known staple, “Give Me Love,” and covers of MGMT’s “Kids” and the White Stripes’ “Seven Nation Army.” Gallo ambled about the stage, eyes closed, often dancing frenetically and singing with earnest need. “I believe he has the most important aspect of being the frontman of a band, which is being charismatic,” said Isamu Sonoyama, 24, a radioTV-film alumnus who will be their sound engineer on their upcoming tour. Monte Negro will tour for the next three weeks around the U.S. and Mexico and will continue another extensive tour with Mexican alternative psychedelic band Zoe. Monte Negro knows it’s not easy being musicians, but they would rather be on the road doing what they love. “If I died today, it’d be OK. You got to live your life doing what you love, otherwise it will eat you away … so go ahead, shoot me,” Gallo said jokingly.

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Socially driven rugby

UCI snaps win streak WESLEY RUSCHER Daily Titan

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There is a stark difference in the appearance of rugby players compared to the majority of athletes on campus. They walk taller, seem tougher and act smoother. In actuality, these men aren’t much different than the average student on campus. And while the club’s credentials far surpass many other teams at Cal State Fullerton, most of the rugby players don’t have a sense of entitlement that many better-thanaverage jocks do. Rather, they are just normal guys. “(CSUF rugby players are) more approachable and more friendly,” said Jennifer Hart, rugby fan and student. “... They are more down to earth than any other team at school.” As a club team on campus, men’s rugby has had to make strides that far surpass other teams. With little funding from the Sports Club Inter-Club Council, which all sports clubs are entitled to, the team built itself from the ground up. And because rugby isn’t a hugely popular sport in the states, most of the men have had to learn the game within the past few years. However, despite the team’s struggles, men’s rugby has gained a significant fan base compared to some other campus-funded sports teams. Relatives aren’t the only ones along the sidelines; rather, actual students who haven’t been bribed with extra credit from kinesiology classes stand and cheer during the anticipated games. At CSUF, such a supportive fan base is nearly extinct. Yet, rugby has defeated the club team stereotype and is in competition to go to nationals this year. According to player Tom O’Connor, the team owes its awesome fan base to what rugby players call socials. Rugby Socials 101 The term “Rugby Social” is deceiving. One might think that a social is planned by a team mom and includes

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rugby team has made up for it … On a good day hundreds of people show up to the games.” Aside from solely having fun, Rugby Socials come hand-in-hand with games and are considered traditional to the sport. “Rugby is a very strange sport,” said Panayotis Papdopoulos, a starter for Titan rugby. “Two teams play on the field for 80 minutes, not unlike a battle. And when it’s all said and done, the hosting team is supposed to have a social.” A battle that ends well on the field does not end without an event, and a good sport is proud to let off some steam with his opponent. “At these socials the two teams set their differences aside and show their true class by drinking and singing with the other team. There is no other sport where people do such a thing after a game and for many athletes (it) is unheard of, but that is what sets rugby apart from the rest,” Papdopoulos said. Rugby is a sport that can’t be taken in by just watching one match, and with every match a new, friendly face adds to the pack of Titan fans. “Most of the people who come to our socials have come and watched the game that day … We always line up

A cool and cloudy Friday night at Goodwin Field set the stage for the much-anticipated series between the No. 12 Cal State Fullerton baseball team and conference rivals No. 16 UC Irvine Anteaters. With both teams sitting atop first place in the Big West Conference, with flawless 3-0 records, by the end of the night there would be a new leader of the pack. Led behind the arm of junior righthander Matt Summers, the Anteaters overpowered the Titans en route to the 15-3 trouncing. Summers didn’t surrender a hit to the Titans until the fifth inning, when he gave up a bloop single to catcher redshirt freshman Jared Deacon. By that time UCI had already amassed a secure 12-0 lead. “I was looking forward to this game all week,” said Summers. “To beat the best was really cool for me.” Two straight five-run innings for UCI gave Summers all the cushion he would need for the night. After back-to-back hits to lead off and an RBI-groundout to short gave the Anteaters a 1-0 lead, Titan starting pitcher junior Jake Floethe looked to be gaining some composure back when he induced a grounder to third baseman junior Blake Barber for what should have been the second out of

hot tea and crackers. On the complete other end of the spectrum, Rugby Socials are parties thrown by the team with the intent of safely enjoying each other’s company under one roof. All of the socials take place at the illustrious Rugby House, located just north of campus. The house is usually packed with a slew of coeds and rugby players, and while such a party seems dangerous, the rugby players monitor the scene closely for bad seeds. “There have been times that guys have been talking to girls the wrong way,” said player Tom O’Connor. “We make sure that everyone is safe and toss out people who are causing problems.” Not to be associated with fraternity parties that oftentimes get out of hand, the idea behind Rugby Socials is to create bonds with other students and more importantly, the competing team. Jennifer Hart has attended the majority of the rugby games and considers herself an avid fan of many campus and club sports at CSUF. “No other sport team has (socials),” said Hart. “Two teams play against each other on the field and then go to the socials and become brothers. Since we don’t have football on campus, the

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on the sidelines after a game and give three cheers to our fans for coming and supporting our club … Once you watch a game you can’t help but want to see more and get more involved with the club, which I feel really helps our fan base grow larger each game,” Papdopoulos said. While Rugby Socials might appear as temperamental drinking parties on the surface, they were designed to create bonds between the opposing teams. For hundreds of years, rugby players have been upholding this tradition. And while drinking may seem like an American taboo, in European countries where rugby is more popular, drinking with the opposing team is an act of respect. More importantly, socials are essential for the rugby players so they can effectively leave their differences on the field and find a way to accept each other. Creating a fan base through Rugby Socials is just an added bonus to the tradition. “Rugby players are gentlemen through and through, on and off the pitch, and we are always representing our club and school properly because we have tremendous pride to be on CSUF rugby,” Papdopoulos said.

the inning. After looking back for the runner at second, Barber sailed his throw over junior first baseman Nick Ramirez’s head, allowing the runner from second to score. This extra out would cost the Titans. After a walk put two on for the Anteaters, redshirt junior center fielder Christian Ramirez tripled in the pair with a shot into the right-field corner. On the next at-bat, Ramirez would steal home plate on a 1-1 count fastball for the fifth run of the inning. UCI would pick up right where they left off in the fourth. A walk, two hits and another run would end Floethe’s night as the Anteaters quickly chased him out of the inning. Junior relief pitcher David Hurlbut would surrender the seventh run of the night on the first pitch he would throw, following Floethe’s exit. Another single would tack on the eighth run and the proverbial nail in the coffin would be hammered in when Jonathan Hurst singled to right-center field, driving in two more Anteaters for the 10-0 lead. It would be 12-0 and the sixth inning before the Titans would get on the board. Nick Ramirez’s one-out blast over the right-field wall, his fourth on the season, ended Summer’s shutout. “He had good (velocity), good breaking ball, just mixing up pitches and spotting his fastball,” said Ramirez about Summer’s performance. “He had us off balance for the first couple of innings.” The Titans would rally for two runs in the eighth. A double down the third baseline by sophomore second baseman Matt Orloff scored sophomore center fielder Ivory Thomas who led off the inning with a flair to right. Ramirez, who walked, scored the second run when a line drive by freshman right fielder Michael Lorenzen ricocheted off UCI relief pitcher, freshman Phillip Ferragamo. A diving stop by UCI third baseman, redshirt senior Brian Hernandez, robbed Barber of a hit, ending the short-lived comeback for the Titans. Three more runs in the ninth would further seal the Titans’ fate for the night, as UCI would cruise to the victory. “They outplayed us in every phase of the game,” said Titan Head Coach Dave Serrano. “I thought they were a step ahead of us. We were a step behind.”

TITANS: Wrestling loses final battle, scholarships still honored ...Continued from page 1 “The president wanted to have golf. Nothing they have done shows that they care about athletics. They turn away 50,000 students a year. They don’t care about athletics,” said Hicks. According to Hicks, there were many different routes to salvage the wrestling and gymnastics program, and he and his wife Jill, the gymnastics head coach, have headed but struggled for many years without financial support. Long Beach State participates in an Annual Gifts Fund for University Excellence, providing flexible resources to respond to the university’s most pressing needs without a majority vote, just the president’s signature. “President Gordon knows about this program, but basically they decided not to do it. Athletics is sinking in Fullerton because we aren’t in the Big West Conference. They don’t want to carry a deficit over,” Hicks said. “The benefactor donated money to fund two golf tournaments to help get it started,” said senior wrestler Andre Gonzalez. “He didn’t donate to the athletic program; he donated money

specifically for the golf program. It’s good that he’s donating, but if he had that much money he should have given money to the whole athletic program.” The kinesiology major’s wrestling scholarship will be honored next year until he graduates as long as he stays academically eligible. Wrestlers and gymnasts who wish to transfer to other schools will be given blanket releases. Kyle Bergstedt, a senior who transferred as a sophomore to CSUF from the University of Oklahoma on a wrestling scholarship, hopes his scholarship will allow him to graduate next year. “It’s just frustrating because here in California we consider ourselves pretty tough. California is a great wrestling state and it sucks when all our (Division I) schools are dropping programs, such as UC Davis and Fresno State,” said Bergstedt. “It is especially frustrating when we are trying to establish ourselves and don’t get a fair chance to.” Hicks also blames Robert Palmer, Ph.D., the former vice president of Student Affairs who retired in December and whose last act in office was to make it impossible to continue the wrestling and gymnastics program. The wrestling and gymnastics program was told to raise two years of

funding before the March 1 deadline, which combined to be a total of over $1 million. Although the teams struggled to meet that deadline, it just wasn’t enough. Hicks and his wife came from coaching at Oregon State, a Pac-10 school, in 2002 and experienced a school that glorified athletics. “At the end of the day, President Gordon showed he didn’t care about the Athletics Department or the Hispanic athletes. The president has done absolutely nothing to help athletics in 10 years. We have been saying this and nobody is listening,” Hicks said. With tuition increasing every year, sports programs have no choice but to recruit with a budget similar to that of Div. II schools. That makes the Athletics Department’s job a difficult task to stay competitive with other programs around the country. The Titan wrestling team boasts 31 conference champions, 12 Div. I and three Div. II All-Americans and 87 NCAA Div. I national qualifiers, including at least one in the 26 seasons, except for this season. “Jill and I may continue coaching at other places. It’s sad to see the dream shatter here,” Hicks said.