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April 14, 2011

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Protesters advocate renewed investment in the school system by holding campus rally SABRINA PARK Daily Titan

Cal State Fullerton students, faculty and staff assembled in front of the Humanities Building Wednesday to advocate change for the public education system. The Rally for Public Education, organized by the California Faculty Association, Students for Quality Education and WE!: Alternative Voices for an Alternative Future, focused on urging support from Californians to reinvest in public education. “We’re putting this on to bring awareness to the current state of the CSU and how, if the cuts continue, it will no longer represent its original intention, as stated in the Master Plan,” said Chirag Bhakta, a student organizer for the event. The rally was a statewide event. Of the CSU campuses, 23 others held their own rallies. “We’re going to have some workshops and let students have video testimonials. (It’s) more interactive. Instead of students just walking by, they’ll have a chance to learn about what’s going on in an in-depth manner,” said Tamara Khoury, a nursing major and WE! member. See ACTION, page 3

JONATHAN GIBBY / Daily Titan Students walk six flights of stairs in Langsdorf Hall to get to President Milton Gordon’s office to advocate for education. One student, Kari Kiper (pictured), 21, said, “Anyone can make a difference, they just have to try.”

Students and faculty members stage a sit-in at President Gordon’s office to force conversation FRANCES LEE Daily Titan

President Milton Gordon arrived at Cal State Fullerton Wednesday to find he had unexpected guests. Over 50 students and faculty members were waiting in the halls of his office to challenge the president to sign a Declaration to Defend Public Education. The group marched to Gordon’s office after being challenged by speakers at the Rally for Public Education – an event put on by the California Faculty Association, Students for Quality Education and WE!: Alternative Voices for an Alternative Future. After walking up the six flights of stairs in Langsdorf Hall, the group engaged in a sit-in until Gordon arrived. Once the impromptu meeting was underway, someone in the crowd asked for Gordon’s alliance and support of the declaration.

WHAT’S INSIDE NEWS Voting begins in the ASI Runoff Election ........................................2 OPINION Letter to the Editor: Niu and Canchola urge voting ........................................4 DETOUR Victorian drama goes Hollywood ........................................6 SPORTS Rounding Third... Baseball thrives under pressure ........................................8

Give it up for Mary’s Kitchen center

“We are here because we are committed to our education and we all agreed to this declaration,” said the speaker. “We want you on our side. Everyone has the right to a quality public education. We are not here as adversaries. We are here as allies. Access is great, but not at the cost of quality.” Gordon agreed with the statement and pointed out that everyone is in the same crisis, “not only in California, but as a whole.” “If you don’t think that I don’t want quality education here on campus, it would be a shame. You think I literally reduced faculty on campus?” asked Gordon. “I’m embarrassed of the chancellor’s pictures on campus as a horse or a clown. I don’t think he should be taking those hits.” A voice in the crowd shouted, “I don’t think the students should take these hits.” See GORDON, page 3

Cal State Fullerton students work to promote and collect donations for a local homeless shelter BREANNA KELLER For the Daily Titan

MARK SAMALA / Daily Titan President Milton Gordon reacts to the challenge of students and faculty members to sign a Declaration to Defend Public Education after a group of 50 staged a sit-in in the halls of his office. Gordon will meet with representatives to discuss the declaration Monday.

Paintball club’s journey to nationals A band of brothers looks to conquer playoffs in golden fashion as they compete in Florida WILLIAM CHEN Daily Titan

Six driven Cal State Fullerton paintball players are headed to Florida and aiming for the gold this weekend at the 2011 College and High School Paintball National Championships. Two years ago they took third place and last year they ended 10th. But this year they are heading back and battling for it all. Anyone can make it to nationals, but how far a team goes depends on the effort of the team. Nationals will be held in Lakeland, Fla., from Friday to Sunday. Friday the preliminary round will commence from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Saturday will comprise of the Ocho and quarterfinals during the same time frame. And Sunday the semifinals will take place from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The two types of college classes are the A and AA. CSUF is competing in the AA events. The AA will use a five-man format where five players are on the field for each college. The format will be a “race to two,” which is a best-out-of-three competition. Over the last two years the Titans have made a name for themselves by beating prestigious paintball competitors, such as UC Irvine and Long Beach State. “We’re setting the bar for college paintball,” said Kent Marume, the sophomore team captain. Marume has noticed several players improve substantially. The four

main guys on the paintball team practice every weekend. Marume started playing in sixth grade with friends and played his first tournament just two years later. He has been playing tournament paintball ever since and has the most experience out of all the players on the team. When asked what are the most important skills to have as a paintball player, Marume immediately said, “Communication and teamwork.” “You learn teamwork and leadership,” Marume said. Marume is hoping that all the training and development of teamwork and communication skills will help the team. “My hope is for this weekend that we’ll come back with a giant trophy

on the airplane,” Marume said. Aaron Salce, a junior communications major, is also attending nationals and is looking forward to competing there. “It’s all about the adrenaline,” said Salce. “I’ve been skydiving before and it compares to skydiving.” Salce has been playing paintball for seven years and can’t get enough of the excitement. Salce’s passion for the sport was not deterred, even though he was hit in the ear during practice this past weekend. He explains that whether someone gets shot two feet or 50 feet away, the pain will still be present. But close-up shots are more painful. See TITANS, page 8

Five Cal State Fullerton public relations majors have joined together to work during the last week of April, gathering supplies to donate to Mary’s Kitchen, a homeless center in Orange, Calif. The “Give it Up for Mary” donation drive is headed by Zachary Munoz, Matthew Schuler, Christina Maldonado, Cynthia Vega and Jennifer Macias, who have chosen this shelter in an effort to help Mary’s Kitchen and complete an end-of-the-semester project. They are calling out to all owners of unused clothing, toiletries and imperishable foods to donate to those less fortunate April 25 through 29 on CSUF’s Titan Walk. “We were assigned as a group for Dr. Witmer’s public relations management course to choose a nonprofit organization and gather donations to contribute for the duration of the semester,” said Munoz, 22, a public relations major. Mary’s Kitchen has been around since 1984 when Mary McAnena, 82, began helping the homeless people in Orange, specifically in Hart Park. She would cook and transport food to the homeless men, women and children living at the park. See MARY, page 2

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April 14, 2011

Lobbying for the DREAM

MARY: Students help out local shelter Kitchen can further continue to provide their daily goods and services, such as showers, laundry facilities, By 1994, a business was created at clothing, toiletries, backpacks and 517 W. Struck Ave. in Orange. Today, sleeping bags for individuals who do the nonprofit organization is open not possess essentials needed on a dayMonday through Saturday 9 a.m. to 3 to-day basis. p.m., providing breakfast in the mornCurrently, funding for Mary’s ing and one hot meal, as well as show- Kitchen only comes from donations ers and supplies for the homeless. The by schools, private donors, churches, unpaid volunteers local stores prepare 150 meals and corporaper day. tions. “I really liked “We rewhat they do and ceive more how the nonWe would love further than we give. profit organizaEveryone that donations so we can works here tion started with just one person,” continue to help those in feels gratified said Maldonado. at the end of need. the day,” said “It has expanded so much since it Peggy Hobin, -Peggy Hobin first started. It has a Tuesday shift so much potential leader who Mary’s Kitchen and it interested has worked Employee me as a choice for for the shelour project because ter for years. every donation will “We would help, as it can still love further have room to condonations so tinue to grow and we can conhelp people.” tinue to help those in need. St. Joseph’s During the drive hosted by the PR Children’s Hospital recently donated students, CSUF staff and students and it truly helped us more than you alike are encouraged to come out and can imagine. Any donations would redonate any new and old clothing, ally benefit the people who come here soap, toothpaste, shampoo, as well looking for help.” as new socks, underwear and canned For more information on Mary’s foods. Kitchen and volunteering, log on to By donating these items, Mary’s MarysKitchen.org. ...Continued from page 1

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KACIE YOSHIDA / Daily Titan Hugo Rodriguez (left), 22, and Chris Castro (right), 23, campaign for their favorite candidates by wearing T-shirts encouraging other students to vote. Voting for the Runoff Election will conclude today.

The Runoff continues

Election takes place today to decide which ticket will take office as ASI president and vice president for next year JOE McHale

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In the first round of the 2011 ASI Elections, only 2,316 of the nearly 35,000 enrolled students at Cal State Fullerton cast their vote. Eric Niu and Jay Jefferson received 45 percent of the votes, followed by Aissa Canchola and Megan Martinez at 37 percent. “My first reaction was disappointment in the voter turnout,” said Canchola. “I refuse to think it’s because students don’t care; I refuse to think it’s because students don’t have the time.” Because no candidate collected the required 50 percent of votes to win, a runoff between the remaining two teams started Wednesday. The candidates, along with volunteers, were back in action as they campaigned in an attempt to get votes. In a last effort to push students to the polls, candidates handed out fliers and spoke with them about the importance of voting.

“In the past, ASI Elections have been a popularity contest,” said Niu. “What we’re trying to do is reach out to every type of student. Vote not based on who you know or who you like, vote on what you believe.” Only 191 votes separated Niu and Jefferson from Canchola and Martinez in the first round of voting; because of this, the candidates really feel the need to reach out to students and ask for their vote. “We are more active right now,” Niu said. “We’re more passionate and more energetic because we know it’s a runoff election and know how important it is.” Early in the day, the ASI candidates found themselves not only competing with each other, but also with the California Faculty Association for the attention of the students. While the polling tables around campus sat empty at times, students surrounded members of the CFA as they rallied against budget cuts and higher spending.

Many of the candidates and polling assistants believe a lot of students do not vote simply because they are unaware or don’t care. “Most of the students don’t bother. They’re just going to class,” said Swetha Munira, a polling assistant. “They think it’s a huge process; they don’t want to spend a few seconds.” Passion within the candidates flared as they confronted students. They gave their final pitches in hopes the students would make their way to the polls to vote for them. “When it’s the scariest time for students, our state has seemed to change its priorities. They’re funding prisons more than they’re funding our universities. We’re the future of California, unfortunately not our prisoners,” Canchola said. “Students need to realize that (voting) does affect them, just as much as a general election for the president of the United States.” According to polling assistant Wesley Nuesa, 20, the voting website went down around 8 a.m. Wednesday but was up by 9:30 a.m. so students could vote again. “I really wasn’t going to (vote) because I didn’t know too much about it,” said Sophia Pozzi, 20, a business major. “But someone stopped me and just talked to me for a good amount of time about the candidates. I just got really inspired that that person really is so passionate about something.” Polling will end at 8 p.m. today.

A group of Cal State Fullerton students will be traveling to Sacramento this weekend as part of the California State Student Association’s California Higher Education Student Summit. This event will culminate Monday as students lobby to try to draw more attention from state legislators to the CSUs and to the California DREAM Act, in what is being billed as the CSU Student Advocacy Day at the State Capitol. “It’s a yearly conference that’s put on by the California State Student Association for leadership training and also student advocacy for the CSU,” said Greg Washington, the ASI chief governmental officer. “Throughout the weekend we’re going to participate in a number of different workshops. All of them are geared toward California governance,” Washington said. “We’re going to have representatives from all 23 campuses in the CSU and we are going to have an advocacy day in the capital, a full day of lobbying and really just meeting with our representatives and expressing the importance of higher education.” The theme of the summit is “The California DREAM,” a reference to the California DREAM Act. Specifically, CSU lobbyists will be focusing on the two pieces of legislature being put forth by Gil Cedillo, California state assemblyman, that aim to allow access to financial aid for illegal immigrants in the state. “I feel like the California DREAM Act is definitely a step in the right direction. California by and large has been much more progressive for undocumented students and their pursuit of higher education,” said Washington. “The CSU generally serves non-traditional students of lower socioeconomic backgrounds. Those are the type of students that are going to be able to go to college if the California DREAM Act goes through.” To some students and faculty, access for illegal immigrants who are enrolled in higher education is an important topic. “As a professor, it’s very frustrating to see U.S. citizens, students born in (Orange County) who are C students, who show up half the time and they have no problem–they’ve had all the privileges in the world,” said Jarret Lovell, assistant professor of criminal justice. “Where you’ve got other students who are victims of the immigration policy and who have the top grades … they should get the kind of financial support to help them graduate.” According to Lovell, some undocumented students aren’t even aware of their status as illegal immigrants until as late as when they begin the application process for higher education. “When they’re high school students applying for college or when they’re community college students, you know they’re applying for the Cal States to get extra funding, but then they (don’t know) that they (weren’t) born here,” Lovell said. Aissa Canchola, chair of the ASI Board of Directors, will be attending the summit this weekend. “No person should be deprived of that opportunity,” said Canchola. “Especially if they are educated within this state and this country for the majority of their lives. They shouldn’t be deprived right after high school, just kind of dropped and expected to just do whatever.”

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ACTION: Education advocacy ...Continued from page 1

MARK SAMALA / Daily Titan Students and faculty gather in President Milton Gordon’s conference room to tell him about their day-to-day struggles and hopes for change to the public education system.

GORDON: Impromptu meeting with students and faculty after office sit-in ...Continued from page 1 Gordon pointed out that any college education below $5,000 is a “great buy in any college institution” and that CSUF has the second lowest tuition in California, below CSULB. After much discussion, Gordon refused to read and sign the declaration and quickly excused himself to “tape a message” elsewhere. “I will have to read it very carefully,” Gordon said. “I’ll see if I can sign it. That’s fair. I’ll take it to heart, but I’m scheduled to tape a message right now.” A woman in tears begged the president, “What is so bad on what we put on there? Why can’t you sign it? I just don’t understand.” The president began to gather his things and stood to leave when he said, “I’ve made a commitment to provide

a quality education. I’ve also made a commitment to tape a message.” The vice president of Student Affairs stepped in to state that they needed to clarify some statements in the declaration, then the members of the CFA rallied, “We are here now!” Gordon turned to the room full of students and firmly said, “No.” When the students asked for a reason why he could not read and sign the declaration later that day, Gordon stated that he was “flying early in the morning to Chicago.” After much deliberation, Gordon agreed to meet next Monday at 1 p.m. with select members of the CFA, SQE and We! to discuss signing or not signing the declaration. “It was like talking to a rock. I don’t think he was taking us seriously,” said Ava Navarrette, a sophomore film major. “As the president of our school, he should act like a father figure, but he

isn’t and he is not making the students a priority.” Navarrette is the eldest of four siblings and spoke to Gordon about how her family will probably not be able to afford to send her sisters to college because of their financial situation. “He showed today that he is completely out of touch with the frontline of faculty and students at this university,” said Tamara Khoury, a junior nursing major. “We hope when we meet with him on Monday, we can get him on the same page as us.” Khoury said when she signed up as a pre-nursing major, the university was accepting 64 students but is now accepting only half that. Students at the meeting still hope the president will sign the declaration and will be more willing to help the student body. “I find it appalling that he found our request so amusing. That’s why

we wanted him to give his word about signing the declaration at a later date,” said Lenin Carrillo, a senior history major. “I understand the politics and bureaucracy of signing the documents, but he is our leader and we should be his priority. $2,300 for tuition might not be a lot for some, but it is to us.” Steve Jobbit, a CSUF history professor for three years, found the work that he is doing is not being valued by the Chancellor’s Office or by society. “It is not about money. I want to be able to teach students, but I don’t have the resources to do the job I need to do or that I was trained to do,” said Jobbit. “I need smaller class sizes and funding for my research to bring into classrooms. We are being stretched to the limit and the morale is low because we are exhausted.” After the meeting, Gordon cheerfully said, “The meeting was great” and “I always meet with my students.”

The rally offered an 8 p.m. workshop called “Why Unions? Why Now?” Khoury said the information boards set up in the middle of the Quad would bring attention to the issue, saying, “I feel like when people see statistics, they’ll be more interested and they’ll want to get more involved.” While the state university student fees have been subjected to a 224 percent increase since 1998, Chancellor Charles B. Reed’s salary has increased 66 percent—bringing it to $421,500 annually. “They’re telling us there’s a budget crisis, but really we need to know where our money is going,” said Jarret Lovell, associate professor and vice president of CFA. “We’re going to have to cut, and we’re also going to have to bring in revenue. It’s unconscionable to ask students to pay more while getting less.” Lovell also said the importance of getting students, faculty and staff involved is considerable since an educated population is advantageous to everyone. SQE set up a list of their “demands” at the event. Among the demands made were a call for Chancellor Reed’s resignation and funding for educating the students, while limiting CSU executive and administrative salaries. SQE also demands that investments be made toward higher education and that dedication to the California Master Plan (making college accessible to everyone) be restored. “We’re here to protect our education. We’re sending a message to Chancellor Reed and Governor Brown that the students and faculty are not OK with the budget cuts,” said Cameron Mahdad, a business

major, intern and organizer for the event. Many students walking around the Quad also expressed their concern over the increase in fees. “It’s not fair because the money is coming out of our pockets,” said Marie Gevorkian, a criminal justice major. “It’s sad because it holds so many people back from going to college. It’s just not affordable (and) I don’t think it’s fair.” Vivi Pla, art major, said she thinks it’s important for students to be aware of what is going on in the CSUs. “I think, as students, we should get involved, take initiative and take action,” said Pla. Carie Rael, a history and comparative religion major, was one of the students involved, asking for signatures for the Declaration to Defend Public Education. Rael said the signed declarations would be collected and personally delivered to the Board of Trustees meeting. “Hopefully they get the picture that it’s not OK and that we care about our public education,” said Rael. Bryan Norton, 20, a philosophy and English major, felt the budget cuts were causing students to feel less associated with one another. “The main theme is disconnect. We’re being disconnected from each other when we have cut classes, (when we take) online classes and classes with four to 500 people,” said Norton. The constant increases in fees limit access for students, and some aren’t able to take the classes necessary for them to graduate. “We need one million more college graduates to keep the state afloat,” said Shelly Arsneault, associate professor and public administration coordinator. “We have a very wealthy state,” Arsneault said. “We need to prioritize education.”

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April 14, 2011

Candidates speak out

RE: ASI ELECTIONS My fellow Titans,

Literature of Life

Hopefully you are all aware of the ASI Elections that took place last week. Were you also aware of the dismal turnout? Over 30,000 students attend CSUF. Less than 3,000 participated.

by KURT TELLEZ

You may be thinking, “Well, I had class all day and couldn’t vote.” True, however, you can vote on any computer connected to the CSUF network by visiting Vote.Fullerton.edu.

“Read ‘em and Weep”

Got You Now I am the infant brought into the screaming world I am the fly caught in the spider’s snare Paralyzed and wrapped in swaddling clothes Powerless and fastened by ropes

RE: ASI ELECTIONS Dear students, The second day of the ASI Runoff Election is today.

Creators compassionately cradle Caressed by eight black legs

It is extremely important for us to vote for our student leaders, as our votes will determine the type of leadership and representation we have next year.

Held tightly to the body Spun in darkness

Every student pays ASI fees, and it is vital for us to have strong representation that will advocate on the behalf of the students on this campus.

I am the developing offspring I am the meal saved for later

We all have different majors, different backgrounds and different dreams, but one thing we have in common is that we came to Cal State Fullerton for a quality and affordable education.

Embarking on a new journey Awaiting my sticky end

The challenge of choosing the right candidate lies in distinguishing between the quality of their character.

Full of mother’s milk Full of digestive enzymes Carted around like some kind of trophy Dinner

RE: Literature of Life I really enjoyed “Read ‘em and Weep” by Kurt Tellez; it was a nice change of pace to read a poem. I have been an avid Daily Titan reader for a long time, but I have never seen a piece like this. Keep up the good work. —Adam Aaron

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR The Daily Titan welcomes letters to the editor. All letters must include the sender’s first and last name. Students must include their majors, and other writers must include their affiliation to the university, if applicable. The Daily Titan reserves the right to edit letters for length, grammar and spelling. Send letters to Isa Ghani, the Editor-in-Chief, at DTEditorInChief@gmail. com.

Every candidate talks about their general qualifications and all the wonderful things they would like to see changed on campus. The difference between them lies in their passion for service. A true leader is not defined by his or her position, but by his or her commitment and dedication to improving the lives of others. A candidate must come to the position with a willingness to make sacrifices and be constantly looking at innovative ways to tackle old and new problems. With increasing tuition costs and decreasing quality of education, we need student leaders that are dedicated to pursuing the best interest of our campus and not themselves. Our campus has perpetually found itself in a state of dissatisfaction and disconnection in relation to the ASI student government. The time has come where students are demanding something better. The time has come for something new.

—Eric Niu and Jay Jefferson

Or, the awful showing could be explained by commuter students who couldn’t care less how ASI Elections go. Titans, that simply will not do! Your right to vote is necessary, protected and encouraged. Apathy guarantees the changes affecting you go untouched. So why vote for a president of an associated something? Every day, your CSUF experience is touched by decisions of ASI student leaders. Some issues are beyond resources you control. For other issues, like athletics, clubs, career events and more, ASI is your resource, funded by your dollars and governed by your peers. Of the 2,316 students who took 10 seconds from their day to vote, many voted with their hearts and minds. Unfortunately, some voted with no good reason at all. Sure, some votes were cast for the loudest camp, or whoever had the best candy or by loyal friends of candidates. But if not because somebody gave you Starbursts, or because your friend is running, who deserves your vote? The candidate who most deserves your vote is the candidate who bleeds blue and orange. The right candidate is the one who struggles with midterms beside you, pulls all-nighters in the TSU before finals with you and waits 20 minutes for Starbucks behind you. The best candidate has been involved in making decisions at CSUF long enough to accomplish student goals the first time. This candidate won’t need training wheels to begin. The best candidate has a passion for shouting where most students can only whisper. This candidate has advocated for students in Fullerton and also in front of California’s assemblymen. However, the person not deserving of your vote is the one you don’t know. Be cautious of someone who comes from nowhere, without a track record of accomplishments or a vision to follow. The person you should never vote for is the one who simply shares your major. Yes, you both sat through accounting for a long, tiring semester. So give them your notes, but not your votes. You deserve to have capable and ready student leaders. You deserve to put your fees to work for you. You deserve to be heard. My name is Aissa Canchola, and I urge you to vote in the Runoff Election today! —Aissa Canchola

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April 14, 2011

Reality TV expo hits LA STEPHANIE GOMEZ Daily Titan

Die-hard fans, reality entrepreneurs and new reality star hopefuls were all at the first ever Reality Rocks Expo held Saturday and Sunday. The expo is a Prometheus Global Media production and is advertised as “the ultimate reality TV experience, about the fans, for the fans and by the fans.” It brought some of the biggest names in reality TV together at the LA Convention Center. The twoday event offered fans the opportunity to meet and greet stars, attend panels, workshops and audition to become the next big star. Casting calls for Wipe Out, Majors and Minors, a kids’ American Idol and Shark Tank were held throughout the weekend. Open auditions for Divorce Court, Bridezillas and The Real World were also held in the expo over the weekend. “It’s just a chance for fans to see their favorite reality stars, and we’re here interviewing them for our users to be able to see,” said Andrew Freund, host for the Myspace website. Freund was on hand at the expo, interviewing stars for the website. “It’s interesting; it’s fun. Two people I interviewed yesterday were from Extreme Home Makeover, so it was cool. I watch a lot of these shows, so it’s cool to get a chance to talk to the people that you watch,” Freund added. Freund had a busy two days talking to stars like Audrina Patridge, Eric Roberts and a slew of former “Idols.” While Freund says interviewing big names is all in a day’s work, fans at the event flocked around autograph tables, meeting stars from many shows including America’s Next Top Model, American Idol and The Real World. A panel Sunday afternoon featured Ray J from For the Love of Ray J and Brandy and Ray: A Family Business. The famous reality star had some advice, especially for the students at CSUF. “Stay in school, get your education, don’t give up, keep going, get

your money, take care of your family,” said Ray J, “Mr. Swag” himself. In a day and age where reality stars are kings, many people attended hoping to land a spot on an upcoming reality show. Shannon Urban has been singing for eight years and was at the expo on a mission. “I’m here for a singing competition. I’m pretty excited but I’m also nervous. I’m sure there is going to be a lot of kids here today,” said Urban. Urban thought the expo was a great platform for potential stars, saying, “Yes, especially what I’m auditioning for, it’s just a great way for kids to get out there and be on TV and do what they love.” Urban had high hopes for the day at the expo. “Obviously I hope that I get this audition, and just more experience performing in front of people would be great,” Urban said. Kathleen and David were event attendees and have 30 plus years of experience in the entertainment industry under their belt. With their focus on music, they came interested in another side of reality, TV producing. “We just wanted to check it out. We had some ideas of our own, so we wanted to see how it’s done in the big leagues,” said Kathleen. “Anything that we can take a

subject from, that we do, and can highlight on a bigger scale, that’s what we came to find out,” added David. They were drawn to the event because of its focus on reality TV and the sweet spot it has found in American culture. “Just the success factor of it all. We’re entrepreneurs and we’re just going after something that we know could possibly happen as far as our success is concerned in the entertainment industry,” David said. Freund also had some advice for reality star hopefuls. “Since you can use the Internet to your power, I would definitely say make YouTube videos, whatever it is,” Freund said. His advice for breaking into a gig as a host was the same. “Things can go viral in a snap; make videos and put them online.” Playboy was among the many promoters at the event, hosting a panel and promoting its news show The Stash. “The word basically revolves around reality television it seems at this point, so we just thought we would have a presence at this convention,” said Jennie Alfred from Playboy. The event ran from 10 a.m to 6 p.m each day and gave fans with dreams of making it big a chance to see if they made the cut.

Courtesy of Flickr user Extra Medium R&B artist Ray J makes special appearance at the first annual Reality Rocks Expo, giving fans and students alike advice on how to become successful.

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Zombies are so the new vampires SARAH FERNANDEZ Daily Titan

It seems as though we have been saturated with vampire movies, books, TV shows and anything you can think of. I don’t know about you, but I am so sick of this vampire stage that the world is going through. Ever since the birth of the Twilight series, you cannot get away from vampires. Since the release of the series, more and more advertising has come out for other vampirerelated things. After Twilight there was also the release of The Vampire Diaries and True Blood. Our society has been way too into this faze, and it is time to move on. Are zombies going to be the next big thing? I sure hope so, at this point. However, I must say that I think the vampire stage is going to fade soon, because I think a lot of people are quite frankly getting tired of it. According to Matt Vidovich, a senior, zombies are the next big thing in the movie industry. “Zombieland is the best movie ever made,” said Vidovich. There are also zombie books that

have come out within the last few years that illustrate this point. A book by the name of Pride and Prejudice and Zombies has been a popular hit among the zombie-loving crowd. Today it looks as if they can take any particular subject and turn it into a zombie story. Parker Welch, 22, likes the idea of zombie movies. “I personally enjoy zombie movies. Zombieland is my favorite, followed by Shawn of the Dead. I like the comedy versions, but if a zombie movie is made to be like Twilight, I would be really angry,” said Welch. The zombie is a clever way to point out criticism for just about anything and although the trend seems new to this generation, it is in fact an old method that has been used for many years. The zombie can represent a slave-like routine lifestyle, that somehow our lives have become day to day, like zombies. As seen in movies like Dawn of the Dead, zombies follow in groups, come out from graves and mindlessly follow wherever the group goes. According to Tracy Stephenson Shaffer, a communication studies professor at Louisiana State University and director of Nonfiction Zombie, “In 1932, zombies represented

slave labor, and in the ‘60s, they represented the ‘silent majority,’ in addition to other movements like the civil rights and feminist movements.” “(Zombies) are the only re-occurring monster that re-occurs in multiples,” Shaffer said. “They represent the group instead of the individual psychosis or fear.” Shaffer also points out that in today’s society, the zombie is a metaphor for anything from the economy to the threat of swine flu. The zombie stands for any unstoppable force. While many of us see zombies as a frightfully bizarre form of entertainment, there may in fact be an underlying subliminal message in its presentation. Perhaps it is the entertainment industry’s way of communicating an agenda for political and/ or social movements, in addition to being a clever marketing tool as well. So the next time you see a zombie-themed movie or advertisement in any type of medium, look closely. Is there a message being communicated to you that says something deeper? On the surface the advertisement may seem playful and silly, but beneath there is oftentimes a message being sent to solicit or provoke a particular attitude. Happy hunting!

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Restaurant Pie-ology Pizzeria

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The local pizzeria offers education in the construction of the pizza pie

SABRINA PARK

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Fullerton’s new “kustom”-style pizza restaurant has proved itself both appetizing and inviting since its grand opening last month. The already-thriving Pie-ology Pizzeria offers a simple menu of seven different 12-inch pizzas, with the option of adding extra toppings for no additional charge. The pizza pies are made up of a hybrid flour mixture (New Yorkstyle flour and bread flour), which is constructed into a thin-crust pizza with cheese that fades into the crust, making it one of the best parts of the pizza. Owner James Markham said the cheese is made specially for Pieology from Wisconsin dairy. In addition to having specially made cheese, Markham said they use natural ingredients, which noticeably enhance the flavors of the pizza. A green salad with chicken, dried cranberries, Gorgonzola cheese, candied walnuts and a vinaigrette dressing is also featured on the menu. Cinnamon sticks and Hostess’ classic Ding Dongs also serve as Courtesy of Focus Features

Classic tale revamped Jane Eyre

FLOR EDWARDS Daily Titan

A classic tale is reborn in the film adaptation of Jane Eyre. Starring a mature Mia Wasikowska (from Alice in Wonderland), the two-hour film does not disappoint as it unravels a plot of desire, betrayal and redemption. It’s hard to go wrong with a time piece such as Jane Eyre, since the plot is already developed in the mid-19th century novel by Charlotte Bronte. The language is rich. The characters are compelling. And the story is watchable, even for someone who has never read the book. In fact, this movie makes the viewer want to go home and bury their nose in the book. The portrayal of a young, ambitious, individualistic and passionate woman may have been controversial in the 19th century, but the implications are equally riveting today as Jane, a governess at Thornfield Hall,

evolves from a poor orphan, abused at Lowood School, into a mature and confident woman seeking the commitment of her employer Edward Rochester. The Gothic romance set in midcentury England is a tale of innocence attracted to darkness in the form of Rochester, played by attractive but depressed Michael Fassbender, who longs for Jane’s affection. Rochester is somewhat of a dark hero in the film and the father of Adelle, whom Jane is hired to tutor. Jane Eyre is an example of how to take a classic book and turn it into an equally memorable film. Jane is “small and plain” and “poor and obscure,” but she embodies the brave, humble, spirited and honest character that readers (and viewers) can so easily fall in love with. Directed by Cary Joji Fukunaga, the cinematography is dark and shadowy, lending to the film an air of mysteriousness and intrigue that is the story of Jane Eyre. The film opens with Jane Eyre literally running from her past, surrounded by dark rain clouds, muddy terrain and haunting voices that are demonic and ghostly. Her life at Lowood School unfolds in timely

flashbacks that, for the sake of time, compress chapters into moments in a book-turned-film fashion. Wasikowska was the perfect actor for the role of Jane, with her plain innocence and sensual mysteriousness. Judi Dench plays Rochester’s talkative housekeeper who becomes somewhat of a mentor to Jane throughout the film. Rochester is cynical and wild, and his desire for Jane leaves the audience wanting them to explore their passions. However, the scenes do not spiral into overtly sexual displays of nudity as most films that lack substance must resort to these days. Instead, the tension through Jane and Rochester develops through a mature and sophisticated dialogue of wise musings and passionate conversations over flickering candlelight. It’s easy to go wrong when adapting a classic book into a two-hour film for the big screen, but Jane Eyre is proof it is possible as long as the director stays true to the crucial elements of good storytelling, compelling characters, rich dialogue and balanced tension. For anyone interested in Victorian-style classic time pieces, Jane Eyre is a delight to view on the big screen and a must see.

delicious dessert items. The mouthwatering cinnamon sticks are formed into their own 12-inch pie that is just sweet enough to fulfill any sugary craving without being too heavy or rich of a dessert. One of my favorite things about this restaurant is the small menu. Often, I find myself not knowing what to get when the menu offers so many different options. Although that can sometimes be a good thing, the clean and straightforward menu is less overwhelming and makes it easier to order. Also, the fact that I can construct my own pizza from scratch or take an already-made pizza and add whatever I want to it for the same price makes me content with my selection and ready to devour my own little creation. For the quality of the ingredients going into the satisfying amount of pizza, Pie-ology offers excellent prices, which can be an important factor—especially for college students. The food is not the only thing Pie-ology has going for itself. The restaurant’s custom-crafted furnishings possess a contemporary feel. Several couches positioned on the side of the pizzeria allow for a more relaxed seating area, while an extended table in the middle can be used to a large group’s advan-

tage, providing a communal experience while dining. The lifted garage door adds a nice outdoor touch. While it was windy on the day I decided to check out the new concept pizzeria, the crisp, fresh air coming in through the raised garage door created a refreshing atmosphere. Also, Pie-ology’s earth-friendly pizza boxes are more useful than the traditional box. The top cover simply fits on top of the bottom box and then completely separates, making it easy to use the box as a plate. According to Markham, despite a lack of advertising, the restaurant’s success has been exceptional, and he is considering extending the hours. “We’re turning away 20 to 30 people,” Markham said when explaining how often he has to close before hopeful customers can get a piece of one of the delectable pies. Markham is currently looking to expand to more locations— namely, Irvine and West Hollywood. I left this restaurant completely satisfied and inspired by the creative design. I highly recommend that everyone thoroughly educate themselves in Pie-ology. Pie-ology Pizzeria is located at 516 N. State College Blvd.

Album Sublime by Sublime

CARMEN VARNER Daily Titan

Sublime is the ideal adjective to describe the band’s self-titled third album. Sublime will one day be considered a classic, if not already. According to Sublime’s biography on MTV online, they formed in 1988 as a garage punk band and gained popularity in the mid-’90s. Their musical influences are a mixture of punk, reggae and ska. The self-titled compilation consists of 17 songs and is the third - and last - album with Bradley Nowell as lead singer. Nowell died of a heroin overdose in 1996. The album was released just months before his tragic death. The album’s artwork is bold and striking, a mix of romance and hardcore. The cover depicts Nowell’s huge back tattoo that reads “SUBLIME” in old English font; the tattoo is framed by black and white graffiti-style flowers. The timeless elegance of the flowers contrasts beautifully with the harshness of the tattoo. The backside has a very Sublimeesque collage, with illustrations of a 40 oz. of beer, a pot leaf and a clown with a cigar. Who knows

what each drawing symbolizes, but it’s safe to say there will be something new to find each time one looks at it. It’s colorful and true to the band’s style. The top two songs, according to Billboard, are “What I Got” and “Wrong Way.” “What I Got” peaked at No. 1 on the Billboard music charts and was on the list for 27 weeks in 1996. “Wrong Way” made its way to No. 3 and stayed on the charts for 26 weeks in 1997. Yet, according to the play count feature on iTunes, the most played song is “Santeria,” followed closely by “Caress Me Down,” “Seed” and “Doin’ Time.” “Santeria” is a catchy and glorious ballad. Oftentimes, one doesn’t listen to the lyrics of a song, they simply enjoy the tune of the music, which is completely acceptable. However, sometimes looking up the lyrics to a song is like a revolution within one’s own brain, an explosion of understanding and wonder. Remember when “Santeria” would play on the radio all the time as a kid? Well, it’s still awesome all these years later. “What I really wanna say, I can’t define. Well it’s love that I need. My soul will have to wait till I get back.” Wow, what superbly sweet lyrics. It probably didn’t mean anything as a child, but those words are golden now. If anyone is looking to improve

their bilingual skills, “Caress Me Down” includes some verses en Español; it adds a little flavor to an already spicy song. The song is about the sound one makes after a successful caress session. Look it up, you’ll get a kick out of the lyrics! “April 29, 1992 (Miami)” is such a rad song. It begins with a policeman calling for backup, describing a riot, then cue Nowell’s awesome vocals. “There was a riot on the streets. Tell me where were you? You were sittin’ home watchin’ your TV, while I was participating in some anarchy.” Not sure what it is about this song that makes it so magnificent. Is it the legit drum beat? Maybe it’s the tone, the sense of anarchy, the “f--- the police!” attitude? Whatever the reason, this song gets a huge nod of approval. Fun tip: Listen to all the cities at the end of the song and see if your hometown is mentioned. Go San Diego! Overall, the album is captivating. The concoction of reggae and punk is refreshing. These jams are distinctly Sublime. Hopefully the words, tunes and beats of these musicians will be cherished forever. If anything, these melodies are a time capsule back to the good years–the years of youth when there were barely any responsibilities and the possibilities were endless.

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April 14, 2011

Tennis scratched by Vandals cope well under pressure After getting blanked by Pacific, the Titans scrapped for three team wins

ARIANNE CUSTER Daily Titan

Cold and windy conditions on the women’s tennis courts didn’t keep the Titans from trying to bring the heat against the University of Idaho Wednesday. Two exciting wins in doubles gave the Titans the match point, but they lost to the opposing team in singles after long, hard-fought games. During Titan sophomores Tiffany Mai and Monica Rodriguez’s doubles game. Titan Head Coach Bill Reynolds, however, was able to give words of praise, as the duo continued to stay on their toes and move quickly while battling returns, winning the game. The freshman connection, Morgan McIntosh and Megan Sandford, tried to find their way around each other during doubles. Their rackets collided when chasing down returns, and they lost despite an aggressive game.

The defeat didn’t stop McIntosh from cheering on her teammates, senior Karina Akhmedova and Rodriguez, as they received hard-pounding returns from their opponents. “Let’s go, stay tough Titans,” said McIntosh. Akhmedova and teammate sophomore Malorie dela Cruz continued on with their intense game for a win. During singles play, Mai played hard and furious, putting her full body strength into each swing, but it was the first loss for the Titans in singles. McIntosh was persistent in her volleys against her opposing player sophomore Lauren Simpson, who was clearly still frustrated from her previous loss. McIntosh pushed on with her efforts and won the match. Dela Cruz showed off her serving skills but seemed to have a hard time concentrating and lost out to her opponent’s returns and the game. Rodriguez was always quick on her feet and paid attention to each volley, especially after Reynolds told her, “Don’t think about anything else but what you’re playing.” She won the second and last match point in singles for CSUF. Sandford played with concentrated effort and quick swings. For Sandford,

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ARIANNE CUSTER / Daily Titan Malorie dela Cruz and Karina Akhmedova won 8-4, one of two doubles matches over Idaho.

“The hardest part of the game was trying to be patient because I’m an aggressive player.” Unfortunately, she lost out to her opponent. As usual, Akhmedova’s singles match ran the longest. Despite teammate Mai’s words of encouragement, “Here we go Karin, fight it out,” she was not able to pull out the win. The matchup between CSUF and UI was the first in seven years, accord-

ing to Neill, and he didn’t know what to expect from the Titans. In the end, the Titans lost 4-3. “Nothing really stands out on what they need to work on. They fought hard. The games today came down to a shot here and there,” Reynolds said. The Titans will play their last home game before the Big West Tournament against UC Riverside Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Titan Courts.

TITANS: Bruises, pain and teamwork, paintball destined for greatness at nationals ...Continued from page 1 Although painful hits do occur during the sport, injuries are not likely if the rules are followed. Taylor Byrd, sophomore mechanical engineering major, is familiar with the stings of shots. Last weekend, Byrd received one of his most painful hits when he was in practice lying on the field and firing to distract the other team. While he was doing this, someone pulled a “highway,” which is where the player runs out of a hiding place or bunker in an attempt to scare the enemy and hopefully fire at them before they get shot at. The player was able to get within five feet of Byrd and fired seven rounds on his thigh in the same

spot. “(It) was the most painful experience I’ve had,” said Byrd. Besides the mud, paint and pain, paintball heavily trains players in communication and strong leadership skills. “It helps out with your everyday life,” Byrd said. “If you come in as a quiet person, you’ll leave as someone who is able to yell across the field.” With the skills Byrd has developed, he wishes to bring all that to nationals. “I want to come away with the gold,” Byrd said. “I want to see us get out there and be confident but not overconfident and show the world what CSUF has to bring.” Should anyone be interested in joining the paintball club, look for them at DiscoverFest in the upcoming fall semester.

Courtesy of Martin Luong Titan senior Kent Marume looks to shoot his opponent from 50 yards while hiding behind a balloon barrier during one of this season’s league competitions.

The Cal State Fullerton baseball team is No.1 in the Big West Conference after finishing strong in the comeback series win over UC Irvine this past weekend, but they need to brace themselves to face third-ranked UC Santa Barbara this weekend. The series against UC Irvine is a clear example of how the Titans are able to maintain composure after a devastating loss, 15-3, in game one of the three-game series against the Anteaters. The Titans were scoreless for five innings, 10-0, which must have been demoralizing. This was not the first time the Titans recovered strong after a terrible loss. After a terrible loss to the nationally ranked No. 5 Arizona State Sun Devils March 23, 10-1, the Titans picked up momentum and exploded for a nine-game win streak. The Titans trampled the series over the University of Hawaii and UC Davis, as well as two victories over UCLA and Pepperdine. In the series against the Anteaters, the Titans maintained composure and were able to secure a 2-1 win over the Anteaters Saturday. Junior right-hander Noe Ramirez, named Big West Conference Co-Pitcher of the week, helped the team out when they took the field with nine strikeouts in 7.2 innings of work, silencing the Anteaters to only one run after their scoring frenzy in the previous game. Ramirez has a deadly arm, as showcased in a season high of 11 strikeouts against the University of Washington March 18. But recovering from a loss, Ramirez was able to slash 15 runs to one, an impressive improvement for the Titan pitching staff. If Ramirez can keep pitching the way he did Saturday, they should be able to silence UC Santa Barbara as well.

What was also helpful for the Titans was to get on the board early in the first inning, as sophomore center fielder Ivory Thomas scored the first run of both game two and three. Another aspect the Titans should continue improving on is capitalizing on opponent’s errors as they did Saturday when a throwing error from UCI junior second baseman Tommy Reyes to first allowed Titan freshman catcher Jared Deacon to run home from second, the Titans’ eventual gamewinning run. In addition to capitalizing on the errors of the other team, the Titans need to minimize errors of their own. The same mistake was made Friday by junior third baseman Blake Barber when he overthrew to first baseman junior Nick Ramirez to allow the runner from second to score. This careless mistake cost the team more than a run; it also has the effect of decreasing team morale. But the team did recover to win both Saturday and Sunday. Like Saturday, the Titans were able to get on the scoreboard first Sunday. After the Anteaters were able to score four runs in the fifth, the game seemed to be toppling over to UC Irvine again. However, at the bottom of the same inning, freshman right fielder Michael Lorenzen smacked a threerun triple. In addition, Lorenzen made two much needed defensive plays during the game, including a diving catch to maintain the tworun lead in the sixth. If the Titans continue to play strong defense in the outfield and maintain order on the mound as Ramirez and Lorenzen have contributed, the Titans will be able to shut down UC Santa Barbara. As the strong defense is built, the Titan offense should be able to place themselves on the board early to steer the game’s momentum in their favor. The three-game homestand against UC Santa Barbara starts Friday at 7 p.m. at Goodwin Field.