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May 11, 2011

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Cutting deeper at CSUs

A day in the life of campus police

Cal State officials begin making plans for a proposed $1 billion in budget cuts

Cal State Fullerton’s police force deals with everything from car theft to reports

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CSU officials spoke yesterday about another $500 million budget cut on top of the current $500 million cut that will go into effect in the spring semester of 2012, totalling a $1 billion cut. This second potential budget cut is being decided upon by lawmakers in Sacramento. “Basically, we are waiting to see what they are going to do and decide on,” said Liz Chapin, assistant in the Public Affairs Office. “Then we are going to make our choices on what they decide. After we have an idea we can start to prepare for any additional cuts.” Calling it a “scorched earth budget that would devastate the institution,” CSU Chancellor Charles B. Reed told the board that such a drastic budget cut would have long-lasting consequences on the CSUs. “There are no good options, only extreme choices,” said Reed. “But, we need to ensure that our students still receive a quality education, that we preserve the institution and that a degree from the CSU maintains value.” According to the CSU Public Affairs Office, if the tax extensions do not go through, 35 percent of the entire budget will be cut. See BUDGET, page 2

WHAT’S INSIDE NEWS Birth control services without cost or questions ........................................3 OPINION Common Sense: We did what al-Qaida wanted ........................................4 DETOUR Review: Fast and Furious 5 ........................................6 SPORTS Who is the real Los Angeles baseball team? ........................................8

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MARGARITA CASTELLANOS / Daily Titan Associated Students Inc. hosted a mid-day pingpong tournament in the Becker Amphitheatre, where teams played and spectators gathered for free food.

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Pingpong competition comes out from the TSU underground to showcase student talent MARGARITA CASTELLANOS Daily Titan

Fierce battles ensued Tuesday afternoon at the Becker Amphitheatre as teams went head to head in a Pingpong Tournament that would leave the victor with the prize of an iPod Nano Touch. The rules of the tournament were simple. Each team had to have two players and played up to 10 minutes or 20 points. If the game came to a tie, the first team to score two points would win. The teams battled it out until two remaining teams went head to head in the championship round. “We have our Pingpong Tournament to show-

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rate table to better prepare for the tournament. “I’m here for the Nano,” said McCarthy, captain of the pingpong team. His teammate Doan had a much simpler objective. “I’m here for the pizza,” he said. As the next teams took to the tables to climb to the top, students gathered under the shade to enjoy their free lunch, music and front-row seats to the big game. “I like these kinds of events. They provide free lunch for me and good music so I can sit under the tree, eat lunch and have a good time,” said Yong Ick Lee, a tournament attendee.

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Film probes rumors of McCartney’s death Film Paul McCartney Really Is Dead exposes conspiracy rumors about the artist’s demise MARGARITA CASTELLANOS

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Conspiracy theories can be quite interesting and at times could drive a person mad. Paul McCartney Really Is Dead is hands down a compelling production that has Beatles fans lost in thought and second-guessing the controversial subject. The film was released in September of 2010, so it is fairly new but has created buzz waves as more have

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case the free services that are provided in the (TSU Underground), which a lot of people don’t know about, so that’s why we brought the pingpong tables out here so we can have a fun tournament. We also have food for everyone because it’s lunch time and we know a lot of people like the free food,” said Tiffany Santana, an Associated Students Inc. Street Team member. Starting off the event was team “White Boys,” Jack McCarthy and Kevin Doan against Anthony M. and Justin S. The teams played with intensity, hitting the neon ball back and forth with force. Team “White Boys” won the first round, proving they are in it to win it. As the first two teams went paddle to paddle, the next in line were allowed to practice on a sepa-

It’s 7 a.m. at the station. The officers on campus slowly trickle in as the minutes tick by, some bringing in caffeinated drinks to get the day going. Ten minutes later one of the rooms starts to fill with a few officers. Initially, it’s a bit of directionless conversation, but quickly enough, the officers go through their itinerary, the status of programs and initiatives and then they’re off to fulfill their respective duties for the day. “Briefings, then emails. I need to check on reports on anything from last night’s shift,” said Chauncey Fonner, Cal State Fullerton police officer, before he heads off to patrol for a 12-hour shift. A right from State College Boulevard puts him on Yorba Linda Boulevard and then another right takes him into a parking lot. “For whatever reason, thieves sometimes take the cars they steal here,” Fonner said. A few communications through the radio are made and Fonner reads off the license plate numbers on one of the cars into his walkie-talkie before heading off.

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discovered it with a little help from Netflix. No matter whether you’re a fan, an avid fan or just familiar with the Beatles and their acclaimed fame that brought us terms like “Beatlemania,” this is a must-watch documentary that provides in-depth insight into the Beatles’ world with subliminal messages in lyrics and album covers that ultimately make you wonder whether or not it is all true. According to the documentary, all of the information that is presented is based on two mini-cassette audio tapes dated Dec. 30, 1999, and labeled “The Last Testament of George Harrison.” The tapes were sent to the Hollywood office of Highway 61 Entertainment from London with no return address in the summer of 2005. The film takes you through myriad news clips weaved into a storyline told by a voice mimicking the voice eerily similar to Harrison’s that appeared in the tapes. Harrison walks the audience through the shocking story of lead singer Paul McCartney having died in a car crash in November of 1966 and replaced with a double. Director and creator Joel Gilbert provides meticulous research throughout the film, leaving you impressed with the amount of clues present that have gone unnoticed for decades. See BEATLES, page 5

Courtesy of Cal State Fullerton Baseball Club The Cal State Fullerton baseball club poses after a day game. The club prides itself on playing hard and is always looking for new players. They also are always looking to help out in the community and volunteer in many different ways.

New baseball club on campus Team looks for new members who are dedicated and love the game FRANCES LEE Daily Titan

The new Cal State Fullerton baseball club, consisting of 17 active members who play between different colleges, will be applying to participate in a nationwide league next year to compete with different universities as far as the East Coast. The baseball club was formed for players who love the game but cannot compete competitively on the collegiate level. Andrew Aguirre, a sophomore kinesiology major, is the president of the club and was inspired by the idea

to get more people involved in the sport. “CSUF has a great team here and it is a shame we don’t have a secondary source for guys who are still good and still want to play college baseball,” said Aguirre. “These are the guys who are CSUF students that want to play baseball because it’s hard to get on the actual team.” The baseball team participates in a wide variety of activities such as Christmas caroling, volunteering at the Orangewood Children Center and Irvine Lake’s Mud Run. It also fundraises with barbecues in the Quad with dollar hot dogs and drinks, and Friday tailgates in parking Lot G. The next tailgate will be Friday.

“That is how we get to know a lot of the teammates,” Aguirre said. “It is a way to bond and open up for more people to come and inquire about us.” Aguirre said the club plans to be a ranked club by next semester with the Sports Club Inter-Club Council and will finally be in a league. “The requirements to be a part of the baseball club is to have a GPA higher than 2.0 and be a CSUF student,” Aguirre said. “But beyond that, we want people who are dedicated, have somewhat of a baseball experience and mainly want to come out and have fun.” See CLUB, page 8

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BUDGET: $500 million in cuts ...Continued from page 1 A tax extension is maintaining current taxes, such as vehicle license fees, sales taxes and income taxes. It is maintaining the current tax level because they are set to expire at the end of the fiscal year. “In order to adopt this extension, even though it is not a new tax, you need two-third votes of both houses of legislature,” said Eric Fallis, the media contact of the Board of Trustees. “What the governor is trying to do is change the date that they expire to push out for the next couple years, which initially was for five years,” Fallis said. “If the tax extensions go forward, that is the best-case scenario for us. The state of California still has a budget hole that is plugged by making cuts.” Currently the Democrats almost have two-thirds in both houses and a total of four republican votes are needed to either adopt the tax outright or even to put it on the ballot so the public can vote on it. “The concern for us and the challenge we face is if the governor is not able to secure the revenue he wants without the votes he needs,” Fallis said. “That means the (CSUs) will face deeper cuts.” To prepare for the possibility of a total $1 billion budget reduction, the CSUs plan to “wait list” applications for winter and spring 2011, and consider an additional tuition fee increase

of up to 32 percent for a total of $6,450 tuition fee per year. “Raising tuition is always a painful choice,” Reed said. “But we would be faced with just trying to keep our classroom doors open.” Under the worst-case scenario, the CSU estimates it could turn away 20,000 qualified applicants who would otherwise enroll for the winter/spring 2012 terms. “The sad thing is we are talking about $500 million in cuts as our best-case scenario. We have done almost everything possible to scale down and make things more efficient at this point and any additional fee increases will cost lasting damage,” Fallis said. Every month that goes past July 1 will mean we are moving into a fiscal year where we do not know what our budget is. “Neither of these extreme measures - raising tuition or closing spring admissions - will be necessary if the tax extensions are continued,” Reed said. “It is critical that we continue to advocate in Sacramento that they are part of the final budget solution. That is the only way to avoid going down the budget path of no return.” Examples of the magnitude of what an additional $500 million budget cut would translate into the combined state funding for 10 of CSU’s smallest campuses. For more information regarding budget cuts visit the CSU website at CalState.edu/pa/budgetcentral.

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...Continued from page 1 The next two teams were Jonathan K. and Courtney W. versus Roberto and Tyler. Jonathan lifted his paddle high and within seconds the ball made contact with the table, commencing the fierce battle. Unfortunately, Jonathan and Courtney were unable to keep up in the game and found themselves losing 20-16. “I had a great time at this event. There was free drink and free pizza which makes me so happy, except we lost, but it was still fun,” said Jonathan Koong. The team didn’t let the loss bring them down, simply enjoying the break from hitting the books hard for finals. “I love that they are offering free pizza and I got to enter into the tournament and play with my best friend.

It was a good little break from school,” said Courtney Webster. Although sunny, the wind picked up some, making the championship round an extra challenge for the final two teams. Roberto and Tyler met their match with team “White Boys.” Both teams gripped their paddles like guns, recreating an old western showdown. The stakes were high, the teams were sweating bullets and brought the heat. McCarthy made sure to bring in the guns, bringing his pingpong skills into the game. After 10 minutes of grunts, sighs and paddle hits, team “White Boys” reigned as champions, both teammates receiving brand new iPods. “Pingpong is finally worth it,” McCarthy said on his big win.

The science of teaching Future teacher combines her passion for teaching with her love for science

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Joelle Carr’s love for science has opened the doors wide enough for her to achieve her lifelong dream to teach. “My fascination with earth science and biology started at an early age. I was always the kid digging up bugs or collecting rocks. I have always been astounded by the wonder and beauty of the world,” said Carr. She always knew she wanted to teach, but teaching science to middle and high school students is something she came upon while at Cal State Fullerton. “When I was in eighth grade, a teacher changed my life by taking extra time to mentor and inspire me. From then on I knew I wanted to be a teacher,” Carr said. Through a variety of channels at CSUF, Carr got in touch with Victoria Costa, the director of Science Education at CSUF who had helped Carr discover that she could put her love of science to use. Costa played a role in inspiring Carr to become a secondary science teacher. “Joelle brings a great personality and an energized attitude toward teaching middle school students,” said Costa.

Nearly 300 students, parents and educators rallied on Monday outside the O.C. offices of state Assemblyman Chris Norby, R-Fullerton, to support future tax extensions that could save billions in public school cuts. Demonstrators on State College and Harbor Boulevard carried large signs that read “Save Our Schools” and “Budget cuts to schools are killing the American dream” in hopes of rallying against the recent budget cuts to public schools. This is only the first in a week-long series of rallies aiming to show lawmakers and voters how vital Gov. Jerry Brown’s proposed tax extensions are to the local schools. All events have been organized locally by teacher unions and other groups. The O.C. Week of Action events are as follows: Tuesday there will be whistle-blowing at Tustin schools, Wednesday the O.C. Dept. of Education will honor teachers of the year, Thursday a rally will be held at from 4 to 6 p.m. at Chapman and Commonwealth Avenues and other rallies will be held in LA, Sacramento, San Diego and San Francisco.

Courtesy of CSUF Public Affairs Office Joelle Carr, a teaching credential candidate, poses with Cal State Fullerton President Milton A. Gordon during the teacher preparation summit earlier this year.

Carr added a minor in natural science to her liberal studies major so she could expand on her science knowledge. She also completed a summer internship at the Discovery Science Center, which extended her content knowledge as well as her capacity to teach science to children, adolescents and families. “During my PRISE internship at the Discovery Science Center, I learned a lot about adapting curriculum to a variety of ability levels. I developed a tabletop exhibit, which had to be usable to everyone who visits the center from toddlers to adults,” Carr said. For Carr’s fieldwork, she is teaching three periods of science at Valadez Middle Academy. The focus, she said, is on the use of technology to help students succeed. She explained that they utilize a variety of techniques. First they use an audience response system. Student response system utilizes software and hardware to achieve active communication and is a quick form of feedback between teachers and students. It allows them to create new games for students to make learning easier, create mock tests to help students study, introduce realworld scenarios and ask for feedback, and identify the areas that students are not fully understanding. By using a Promethean board, students can engage interactively with information and technology. Up to four learners can collaborate simultaneously. It is an intuitive pen-andtouch technology like interactive white boards and is designed to deliver today’s new multi-touch applications. Students use laptops to facilitate group work, to analyze data immediately during lab exercise or to conduct scientific investigations in the field

rather than in the classroom. Document cameras are a device that work in conjunction with a projector, television, plasma screen or monitor to display documents and 3-D objects. “I am presently working with many students for whom motivation is a real challenge. Engagement is my ultimate goal. If my students are interested, the motivation will come naturally,” Carr said. In her minor in natural science, Carr had completed inquiry-based science courses designed for future K through 8 teachers, as well as traditional science courses. “I learned about digital tools and resources to enhance lessons and student learning experiences,” Carr said. CSUF offers a preparation program and a credential in science. Beverly Berekian, a graduate working as a teacher, is making a difference in the classroom. She too has come out of the Single Subject FLGS Credential program and has also worked at the PRISE internship where she later was able to collaborate with CSUF, Anaheim Union High School District and the Ocean Institute developing a “teacher packet.” Tara Barnhart, Carr’s professor, a lecturer in secondary education and center director, is complimentary about Carr’s passion for teaching. “Joelle is enthusiastic and is committed to students as people with a desire to constantly improve her craft,” said Barnhart. Costa has been instrumental for students who are interested in being a part of the science program. She is especially supportive of Carr’s love for teaching science. “I would love to have many, many more teachers just like Joelle. She is a model for the future middle school science teacher,” Costa said.

Celebrity couple of 25 years, former Gov. and movie star Arnold Schwarzenegger and political royalty Maria Shriver, have announced their separation Monday, according to the LA Times. Some close to Schwarzenegger say the marriage flourished but began to lose nourishment over time. For Shriver, friends say she was trapped in a marriage that collapsed long ago after her parents death, making it difficult for her to transition to a private life. Shriver has been living at a Beverly Hills hotel for the last several weeks. Brief by Margarita Castellanos

CSUF Celebrates 4th Undie Run Cal State Fullerton students are all set to celebrate the end of the semester and welcome summer with open arms. For four years in a row now, a large group of students have been doing it in their underwear. The fourth annual CSUF Underwear Run will be taking place on campus May 19 at 10 p.m. The event aims to promote school spirit and encourages students to be a part of a memorable tradition. According to the event’s Facebook page, more than 2,000 people attended the event last year. As of now, around 1,397 students have signed up to attend the event this year. The students have planned to meet in front of Lot G between Goodwin Field and Titan Stadium. The Facebook page also asks students to keep the activity “good, clean fun” and therefore they are not allowed to bring alcohol along. But the No. 1 rule is to have fun and wear underwear at the event! For more information, visit CSUF Underwear Run on Facebook.

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A cultural side to graduation

Clubs recognize their graduating students in the weeks leading up to commencement

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JOHNNY LE / Daily Titan University Police like their presence to be known on campus like Cpl. Paul McClain who oversees crime prevention and community services.

POLICE: A day in the life of a Cal State Fullerton law enforcement officer ...Continued from page 1 Fonner heads out back into the streets, driving down some of the back alleys of apartments near Nutwood and Chapman Avenues, establishing a presence in the area. He said it’s mostly a matter of driving past the area so people know there is a physical presence of law there. It’s not a matter of intimidation, but more of just doing his job. Campus police jurisdiction actually extends a mile beyond campus and in some cases, investigations have caused them to extend their influence even beyond that. “During an investigation, we went to Riverside for possible grand theft,” Fonner said. Soon after, Fonner stops a citizen on a street and starts a conversation. Initially a bit bizarre, he starts carrying out a conversation with a seemingly random citizen. What seems to be the man’s family watches from a distance. Five minutes after, the little chat

is over. “That was a consensual encounter,” Fonner said. “It’s to get any new information in the area by people who actually live there. They have every right to ignore me.” Fonner is called in again to investigate a graffiti incident in one of the campus restrooms. He breaks out of his patrol route and heads toward the campus. He stops by the restroom where the incident took place. It’s noted and he heads off to the campus Quad. He stands there, arms crossed, as students make their way to their classes. “We like to make our presence known,” Fonner said as he told would-be skateboarders to keep their boards off the ground. Though crime in and around the campus area largely consists of property theft, it’s not a place where major incidents, such as murder, occur. However, it is distinctly possible. “It’s something that’s a reality of our job,” Fonner said.

This is the usual routine for campus police officers. Patrols, briefings and having a knowledgeable know-how of what to do when a situation occurs. On the office side, it’s a bit of a different story. John Brockie, the lieutenant of the campus police force, is more involved with the clerical side of things. Paper work, and hours in the office and in meetings, Brockie’s responsibilities more or less hold the fort down at the office while keeping an open line of communication to students and the media, like the Daily Titan staff. “Every semester we get students who either care enough to do the job well or ones who simply come for the grade,” said Brockie, remarking on the how the journalistic quality of students covering crime and security oscillates. Brockie said he believes in dispersing information to the public, as he believes in open communication and considers it an opportunity to display the good work

that’s being done by campus police officers. “The story on the catalytic converters was a good one in bringing the issue to light,” Brockie said. “The story about the GPS bikes too was a way of showing just what we’re doing about bike theft on the school campus.” Although his responsibilities as lieutenant keep him strapped to an office, he understands the importance of his position. The two halves of campus police, the physical and the clerical, create the kind of synergy that makes the place function. They both depend on each other to make the system work. To enforce the law you need to be out there to document it; it needs to be written, typed and archived. To handle the logistics and keep up with organization, working within the office is just as important. It’s what keeps the system flowing and it’s what keeps CSUF as safe as it can be.

As Cal State Fullerton students switch their gears into finals mode and prepare for graduation, Fullerton will jump-start commencement with a series of special events in recognition of students completing their degrees and credentials. Kicking off the celebration was the Asian and Pacific Islander Graduate Recognition Ceremony Saturday in the Portola Pavilion of the Titan Student Union. During the ceremony, C.C. Yin, founder and chairman of Asian Pacific Islander American Public Affairs Association (APAPA), and Yin McDonalds gave a keynote speech to students. “The ceremony gave us a chance to invite as many people as we want, as opposed to just the seven tickets that the school gives us. We had interesting speakers and a performance by the Vietnamese Club of traditional dance and it was cool,” said Davis Legaspi, 21, a kinesiology major. In addition, Juliane Nguyen, the AAPIFSA Outstanding API Graduate Award recipient, gave a short speech and Juliane Nguyen and Chadwick Vargas, the Craig and Claire Ihara Outstanding Asian American Studies Award recipients, were also recognized. “The ninth Asian and Pacific Islander Graduate Recognition Ceremony was a huge success with more than 175 students in attendance. It was put together by a committee of volunteers from the Asian American Pacific Islander Faculty & Staff Association (AAPIFSA), together with the Multicultural Leadership Center and support from the Asian American Studies program,” said Argus Tong, vice president and assistant director of Programs & Events. Thursday at 7 p.m., in the Portola Pavilion of the TSU as well, the LGBT Pride Recognition Ceremony will take place with guest speaker Sheila Kuehl, president of Kuehl Consulting, former state senator and assemblywoman and co-author of Safe At School: Addressing the School Environment and LGBT Safety Through Policy and Legislation. Kuehl is also co-trainer for the Institute for Elected Women: California and a distinguished policy fellow at the UCLA School of Public Affairs. The Pilipino American Graduation Celebration will take place Friday, with guest speaker Roselyn Estepa Ibanez, a member of the Filipino American Library Board, Los Angeles County Community Action Board and Car-

son’s Ad Hoc Organizing Committee to Establish a Civic Engagement Board. The Pan-African Student Recognition Ceremony will be celebrated Saturday on the lawn adjacent to the Engineering and Computer Science Building. The Chicano/Latino Graduation Celebration will take place Saturday at 5:30 p.m. in the Portola Pavilion of the TSU. The event will include a dinner in which guests may purchase tickets for $30 at the Chicano Resource Center in Room 171 of the Pollak Library. This year’s graduation will consist of student keynote speakers. It is open to any and all Latino students who are graduating, regardless of degree type, as well as students who are receiving teaching credentials – for example, bilingual teaching credentials. “It’s really open to any student who is interested in attending but is primarily to recognize Latino students who have really succeeded and put in the effort, overcoming any financial circumstances or issues from their communities,” said Elizabeth Suarez, Ph.D., Chicano Resource Center coordinator. “It’s a nice event to recognize these students and for them to also recognize themselves, each other and their families for all support they have been given throughout their educational career.” The Cal State Fullerton Army ROTC, “Titan Battalion,” will hold its Commissioning Ceremony Friday, May 20 at 10 a.m. by the Computer Science lawn. The ceremony will begin with the Presentation of the Colors (the “colors” refer to the red, white and blue colors of our American flag and the colors of an organization’s flag), a ceremony that formally introduces and later retires these flags from an assembly of people. It will also include remarks by keynote speaker Maj. Gen. (Ret) Paul D. Mock and will be followed by the actual commissioning ceremony. The ceremony begins with the commissioning cadets taking the Oath of Office, a pinning of the second lieutenant rank, and followed by their first salute from a non-commissioned officer (NCO) of their choosing. Saturday will also be the celebration of the Credential Commencement Ceremony in Titan Gym, with student speaker Wendy Agredano of Anaheim, who is completing her studies for a multiplesubject credential. The Honors Convocation will also take place Saturday in the Meng Concert Hall of the university’s Clayes Performing Arts Center. CSUF’s 2011 Commencement ceremonies will be held May 21 and 22 throughout campus, beginning at 8 a.m. on the lawn north of Titan Gym.

PACT keeps birth control confidential The program provides reproductive health services without a cost CYNTHIA RODRIGUEZ Daily Titan

Sex is an expensive habit. Birth control methods, yearly personal exams and possible STD treatments can rack up expenses faster than the time it took to find a sex partner in the first place. Cal State Fullerton students who would like to keep their sex-related visits and results confidential from their partners or parents have the opportunity to keep sexually healthy by enrolling in Family PACT. According to the Student Health and Counseling Center website, Family PACT provides “family planning and reproductive health services at no cost to California low-income women and men.” According to the American College Health Association-National College Health Assessment for Spring 2008, 72.6 percent of students surveyed had some form of insurance. This program can help the other 27.4 percent of students to live healthy sex lives. Darany Hoang, a SHCC health educator, said not many students know about this service. Family PACT has been around since 1997, but Laura Rockwell, CSUF’s Family PACT coordinator, said students were first enrolled into the program June 2004. “Many students do not have health insurance,” said Rockwell. “This program provides, to those that are eligible, which most students are, no-cost reproductive care.” Services Hoang said what is most important about Family PACT is the “overall increase of access to reproductive health

services.” Family Pact offers limited cancer screenings, contraceptives, pregnancy testing, specific STD testing and treatment and counseling among many other things. Sara Rachwitz, 20, a child-adolescent studies and human services major, has been enrolled into Family PACT since the beginning of this year. She feels “women should be aware of women’s health, that way they know how to live a healthy lifestyle to avoid health problems.” The program is intended to help students manage or prevent pregnancies, not provide care during a pregnancy or perform abortions. Prescriptions through Family PACT can be filled through pharmacies such as Walgreens, CVS and RiteAid. Rockwell said this gives students the flexibility to decide which location they want to pick up and fill their prescriptions at. “(Having different locations) helps students who can’t drive or don’t have transportation,” Rockwell said. Benefits Family PACT is free to anyone who is eligible. There is no cost for office visits, laboratory services, counseling or treatments. Even prescriptions are covered by Family PACT. Rockwell said that as long as the health center offers it, all services are free of charge. However, Family PACT is not limited to the health center. With hundreds of facilities to choose from, students can go to the Family PACT website, type in their ZIP code and a list of the closest facilities will appear. All Family PACT facilities must offer the same services, however, the health center can only offer a limited

program. “There are certain core services that Family PACT has to offer, like sterilization procedures, but because we can’t do those procedures, we have to refer out,” Rockwell said. Rockwell said the services Family PACT offers on campus are free, but referrals may cost the student. Besides the beneficial price tag, Rockwell said, “It is important to give college students the best opportunity to complete their education.” “This program helps to avert unintended pregnancies. (It accomplishes) that by helping the student to make family planning choices (by numbering and spacing children) in a confidential setting,” Rockwell said. But that is just the whipped cream. The cherry on top is the “reproductive education,” which will educate students in making “healthy relationship choices” as well as preventing and treating infections. Rachwitz said the education offered is what makes the program important. “They offer education about everything, not just services,” Rachwitz said. “I use (Family PACT) more for the resources than for the birth control methods.” Rachwitz said that because the Family PACT staff educates students in living healthy lifestyles, “they provide … help for you.” “If anything were to go wrong, like finding out you have cancer, they will sit there with you and help you through it.” Students can enroll by only providing their income and not their parents’ or significant others’, giving them the freedom of confidentiality. Eligibility Students must be currently enrolled in CSUF and must meet the income

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requirement to be eligible for this service. “For all students to use the health center, they pay a health fee. It is included in their tuition,” Rockwell said. “(The fee) gives students permission to use the health center.” Rachwitz said because she pays to use the service through her tuition, she takes advantage of it. “I use it for everything because it’s basically free,” Rachwitz said. “You pay for it already so might as well.” Rockwell said students must be California residents to be eligible, however international students can also apply as long as they attend CSUF and live in California. Anyone at or below the 200 percent poverty level will qualify. A single student must not make more than $1,815 a month. If a student has a child or a spouse in their household, they cannot make more than $2,452 a month. Rockwell said these are standard guidelines that Medi-Cal also uses to

determine eligibility. The student must fill out a self report and that is where eligibility will be determined. There is no need to provide the SHCC with a pay stub or any other form of documentation. A self report is what students report about themselves, not including their income. “(The self report) is your good faith. What you put down is what we go by,” Rockwell said. The application form asks simple questions like household size, household income, ethnicity, language and other basics like name, address and other forms of insurance. The only thing that can make a student ineligible, Rockwell said, is if they have private health insurance with full coverage. Once a student qualifies, the service is good for one year. The students can then re-enroll after the year. Rockwell said Family PACT enrolls students through the state of Califor-

nia and has nothing to do with the university. Studies According to the Bixby Center for Global Reproductive Health website, Family PACT prevented 286,700 unintended pregnancies with their female clients alone in 2007. The website also stated how this resulted in “the aversion of nearly $2 billion in public sector costs.” This means that Family PACT helped the federal, state and local governments save money. As of March 24, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Service approved the transition of Family PACT from being a federal waiver program into the Medi-Cal State Plan. Rockwell said this would add “stability to the program,” considering the state of the budget. “That doesn’t mean there is no danger at all, but it is a stronger program now,” Rockwell said. dailytitan.com/news

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May 11, 2011

Cloning defies true beauty in our world

Common Sense “Politics for the People”

We fell for al-Qaida’s plan

Jurassic Park was entertaining, but let’s keep the Hollywood fantasy to a minimum

The infamous terrorist organization has so much more up its sleeve

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There have been a variety of scientific breakthroughs throughout the last century. Some of these include prosthetics, vaccinations and antibiotics, just to name a few. Cloning just happens to be one of those “modern” scientific advances in our society, but at what price? There are different types of cloning and in the news media, they mostly refer to reproductive cloning which is defined as “producing the genetic twin of another organism.” People can develop a better stance once they have the basic understanding of the controversial issue. The first mammal that was ever cloned was a sheep named Dolly who was created in 1996 by scientists. She was created by the DNA of another adult sheep who had actually died prior to Dolly’s production. Most Dorset sheep live to be about 12 years old. However, Dolly suffered from a progressive lung disease transmitted by another infected sheep she was housed with, along with horrible arthritis, and had to be put down with a lethal injection at age 6 in 2003, cutting her life expectancy in half. Although Dolly the sheep is just one example of animal cloning, there is another situation that has been reported recently of bringing back the woolly mammoth. Japanese scientists are eager to

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make another scientific breakthrough by being the first to bring back the woolly mammoth from frozen mammoth cells within the next five years. Huh? Why in the world would we need to see a woolly mammoth walking around, but more importantly, what the heck are scientists going to do with it once it is cloned into existence? That is, if they even get that far. Many tests were done in the 1990s to try bringing back the woolly mammoth, and all their attempts failed. Scientific research on cloning animals can have a harmful effect on the rest of society because it all leads to that infamous slippery slope. First, they created Dolly the sheep, then they want to clone Fido the dog, then they want to clone Freddy the human. The procedure for human cloning is referred to in the scientific/ medical world as “therapeutic cloning,” which is the process of cloning embryos. The human embryo is harvested from the mother and cloning takes place in the laboratory, which leads to the obvious question: Who volunteers their embryos for this? Is it done through the use of aborted cells or is there a black market for the embryos themselves? And do not discount the advent of abortion and contraception because it gave us a different view on life itself, something not

valued anymore, just something to be used. Those procedures have paved the way for things like stem-cell research and cloning. Science is using the body as a commodity, placing the economical value on life as its primary end. This has dehumanized the human being. When you make a copy of something such as an important document or photograph, the original is the only one of true value. There are not many copies of famous paintings or historical documents in the museums we visit today. So is also true of the human being. The original is the only one with intrinsic value. No one can deny that this is also true about the very world in which we live. It is the differences in life that are the most beautiful and powerful whether it is in nature, the animal kingdom or even people. I mean, how would the world look if everyone owned a Chihuahua? Or how about if all you saw for flowers were daffodils? What if your whole community looked like you? There are uniqueness and originality in everything we see, including people. Cloning is nothing but sameness. One doesn’t even have to believe in God to realize that this is all true.

With the killing of Osama bin Laden, the media appear to have gone completely mad. With all the hubbub, one would assume America had bravely invaded the soot-stained beachheads of hell and assassinated Satan himself. Obsessed with the manufactured identity of al-Qaida as an inept terrorist organization, media pundits are unable to explain why our efforts in the Middle East have been failing miserably. Viewing al-Qaida as a rational international insurgency organization (and not simply as a gang of marauding terrorists, though it is admittedly tempting) is essential to understanding its motives and tactics. In the mujahedeen (jihadist) tradition, al-Qaida is conducting, in its view, defensive jihad against U.S. and Israeli imperialism. America, with its hubris and pre-

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disposition toward nation building, played right into the hands of alQaida and bin Laden by invading Afghanistan and toppling its regime. Many scoff at the suggestion that alQaida wanted the U.S. to invade Afghanistan, but if we understand alQaida as a rational actor, why would we assume that they would heedlessly tempt the wrath of a superpower without having a plan? Al-Qaida miscreants, and bin Laden in particular, understood that they would get slaughtered in a traditional war against the highly trained bad asses in the U.S. military. Instead, they devised a plot to drag the United States into a protracted war with all of Islam, which would be sparked by the 9/11 hijackings. When fighting a powerful country such as the U.S., there is no better territory to be defending than the mountains of Afghanistan; its treacherous lands and hardy people successfully defeated invading armies from both the British Empire and the Soviet Union. According to the Daily Telegraph, bin Laden’s bodyguard, Abu Jandal, claimed to have heard bin Laden say on multiple occasions, “We must hit America on a front it never expects ... He kept saying that he wanted to fight America on a battlefield it cannot control.” In a 1997 interview with Pakistani journalist Hamid Mir, bin Laden challenged, “If America has the courage, it should come here (to Afghanistan) and arrest me.” And that is precisely what America attempted – the jaws of al-Qaida’s trap snapped shut. The invasion of Muslim lands gave Islamists the religious justification needed to issue fatwas (religious and legal pronouncements) in support of defensive jihad, thus establishing the credibility of al-Qaida as

a legitimate mujahedeen force. To a significant portion of the Islamic world, it is America that is viewed as the aggressor. Ten years after Operation Enduring Freedom was launched in Afghanistan, we are still engaged in exactly the multi-front war al-Qaida wanted us to fight, and on their terms. Brilliant military strategists such as Clausewitz and Sun Tzu would be laughing at our incompetence. Not only did American policymakers fail to avoid the Afghan quagmire altogether, they have propped up a nepotistic and shady state teetering on the edge of oblivion. Corruption in the new “Westernized” Afghanistan is rampant; a 2010 report by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) revealed that an amount equal to 23 percent of the nation’s GDP was accepted as bribes by Afghan officials. This corruption is further compounded by the fact that Afghanistan continues to be the world’s principal producer of opium, which eventually ends up in the United States in the form of heroin. In the two elections that have taken place in Afghanistan, the voice of the people has resulted in the election of dozens of mujahedeen, communists, Islamists and associates of the Taliban. Those who advocate nationbuilding and military interventionism should be careful what they wish for. In our reckless foreign adventures in Afghanistan (and Iraq for that matter), we have succeeded only in legitimizing radical Islamists through elections and the creation of brutal theocracies. Congratulations, Bush and Obama – mission accomplished.

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BEATLES: For years, controversy has stirred about the Beatle’s rumored death ...Continued from page 1 The story goes as follows for those interested by the mere idea of Paul McCartney being a fake. After Paul’s alleged fatal car accident, the remaining Beatles members are introduced to a British Intelligence MI5 officer named Maxwell, who forces the Beatles to cover up McCartney’s death to prevent potential mass suicides of Beatles fans. They agree and have a Paul McCartney look-a-like contest through

American Band Stand. The judges are clueless as to what will happen to the winner and after deliberation a young man by the name of William Campbell is chosen as the winner to say the least, and off to become the new Paul McCartney after undergoing major, advanced plastic surgery. From one day to the next, simpleton William Campbell is transformed into McCartney but with guilt building up, the remaining Beatles try to signal fans with clues on album covers and in songs. Feeling the guilt more than any-

one was Lennon, who took every opportunity he could to hint to fans of Paul’s fatal accident and replacement with fake Paul, “Faul.” Clues to McCartney’s death are exposed through Harrison’s testament, which include hundreds of symbolic interpretations of album cover imagery, lyrics and subliminal messages when songs are played backward. In “Revolution 9,” when played backward you can hear the message, “Turn me on dead man.” In the last section of the song “Strawberry Fields Forever,” Lennon says, “I buried

Paul.” The song “Eleanor Rigby” is said to describe the secret funeral the Beatles had for Paul in a small cemetery in Blackpool, England. Father McKenzie was planned originally to be Father McCartney because Paul’s father was the priest for the burial. Ringo Starr and George Harrison had Lennon change the name, believing it was a dead giveaway that MI5 agents would have them killed for. In the documentary, “George Harrison” goes through every album cover after the fatal accident, pointing out every message Lennon put. The first mentioned is Rubber Soul, which Harrison explains was originally supposed to be titled Rubber Paul to symbolize the death of the real Paul and the rubber soul of the impostor Paul and all the plastic surgery he had gotten. Again, the others thought it was too risky and it was changed to Rubber Soul and the album picture is taken from the ground level of Paul’s grave, looking up at the members. The picture is also distorted so fans cannot notice the difference in Paul’s appearance from plastic surgery. Another famous album cover, Abbey Road, is also dissected and interpreted as a funeral procession: “John, dressed in pure white symbolizes the preacher or heavenly body. Ringo, dressed in full black symbolizes the mourner. George, in scruffy denim jeans and shirt symbolizes the gravedigger and Paul, dressed in a shabby, out-dated suit and barefoot symbolizes the corpse.” The documentary goes as far as to say that Lennon’s assassination in 1980 was arranged by MI5 after he threatened to finally expose “Paul McCartney” as an impostor. The “Paul is Dead” mystery exploded worldwide in 1969 but was considered a hoax. Highway 61 Entertainment has taken the mysterious voice that reveals a secret history of the Beatles with incredible investigation into the conspiracy chronicling McCartney’s accident, the cover up, hundreds of clues and MI5. Paul McCartney Really Is Dead is only one of many projects that have dug into the eerie theory. This documentary holds so much evidence and explanation with a conviction that will either have one laugh it off as a ridiculous hoax or actually be convinced that Paul McCartney really is dead.

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Album Led Zeppelin IV by Led Zeppelin

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Led Zeppelin is an English rock band formed in 1968 that consisted of guitarist Jimmy Page, singer Robert Plant, drummer John Bonham and bassist John Paul Jones. Led Zeppelin is easily cited as the predecessors of heavy metal and hard rock, even though they have so many ballads that drew from many sources and transcend any one musical genre. They are widely known as one of the most successful, innovative and influential bands in the history of rock music. One of their most popular albums, Led Zeppelin IV, came out in November of 1971 and was No. 66 on Rolling Stone’s Greatest Album List as posted by a SputnikMusic.com review by guitarded_chuck. This title-less album is legendary. The album sold the most copies, 22 million to date. The most famous song on the album anyone would know, even if they are not a Led Zeppelin fan, is “Stairway to Heaven.” Plant displayed his distinct vocal ability to hit high notes. Page has earned himself the reputation as the best all-time guitarist ever. Jones is a talented musician and can play many instruments, such as the bass guitar, keyboard and the mandolin. The late John Bonham was an incredible drummer. On this album, the band plays away at the genre-defining rock standards,

such as the songs “Rock and Roll,” “Black Dog” and “Misty Mountain Top;” yet on the opposite side of hard rock, they display a gentle and restrained feeling when they add the folk and mysticism of “Going to California” and “The Battle of Evermore.” The first song on the album, “Black Dog,” is such a classic. I love the opening, with Page’s guitar riffs introducing you to the opening lines by Plant telling you what he’s going to do to you. A minute and 44 seconds into the song, Plant takes you on his roller-coaster vocal and back to Page’s riffs. Page plays that catchy riff everyone is familiar with in this song. “Rock and Roll” is another wellknown song on the album. I believe we have seen and heard this song everywhere: radio, movies and car commercials. Still, the song is a classic the band is known for. The classic, infamous song on this album that the band will be forever known for is “Stairway to Heaven.” Page’s solo for this song is extraordinary. There is so much creativity and brilliance in Page’s musical riffs here. “Going to California” is such a sweet, relaxing song and one of the slowest songs on the album. Jones plays the mandolin in this song and Page plays a finger-picking acoustic guitar. This is one of my favorite songs to listen to. The live version on YouTube is great. “When the Levee Breaks” is another one of my favorites because it has a twang-blues sound to it. It is a great track because Bonham’s drum tracks are exceptionally played here. Led Zeppelin IV is still for many the best example of the group’s craft.

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Summer exercise programs As summer nears, cities are offering a wide variety of exercise programs for residents to enjoy SARAH FERNANDEZ Daily Titan

Summer is right around the corner and what better way to get in shape than to check out the latest exercise programs Orange County has to offer to the community. Joining an exercise group over the summer is a great way to keep yourself busy during the summer months, especially when you have so much downtime that it becomes unbearable. Different cities all over Orange County offer a wide variety of camps and programs for people to join. Online registration is now available for summer fitness classes through the city of Anaheim. Classes include Pilates, yoga and stretch and toning the body. The city also offers a boot camp during the summer. Natalie Stratton, 22, a history major, has a daily workout routine planned for summer. “I normally just do a run in the morning and then I go on the elliptical,” said Stratton. “In the evening I sometimes do yoga as well.” Boot camp consists of an intense body workout that includes a variety of different moves to get you in great shape. Some of the moves are aerobic dance moves, kickboxing and core training. Classes fill up quickly, so it would be wise to sign up early. Cardio-kickboxing is also offered through the city of Anaheim. This workout is intense for those who do not know much about it. It

is extremely fun and doing it means you can burn some serious calories. However, students are required to purchase their own equipment, such as gloves or punching bags. Sophie Campbell, 22, a political science major, explained how she uses this workout to get in shape. “I absolutely love kickboxing,” said Campbell. “You can burn a lot of calories while having fun at the same time.” If intense, sweaty-body workout classes aren’t your thing, there are plenty of other exercise options out there. Dance classes are always a good option because they are exciting, keep you moving and do not require hand weights or any type of workout equipment for that matter. The city of Brea offers community services as well as recreational activities. It offers comprehensive sports programs for children and adults of all ages and they range according to their level of athletic ability. Some of the programs in-

clude volleyball, basketball and softball. A group exercise room is also available for people who would like to participate in specialized classes such as Tae Bo, indoor cycling and body pump. Of course, not all exercise has to be done through programs. Running is a great way to get in bikini-body shape and it is free! Other great forms of exercise are bike riding, hiking and swimming. Kenny Ortega, 18, an art major, is the type to do other forms of exercise rather than going to different programs. “I am not too fond of going to the gym during the summer because it is so crowded, so I prefer to exercise outdoors,” said Ortega. Gym memberships are also available for people who enjoy plugging in their iPod and hitting the treadmill. Even gyms have classes that customers can take, as well as personal trainers available on a regular basis.

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DETOUR

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Fifth film fuels fast, furious fun Fast & Furious Five

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For those who loved The Fast and the Furious, have followed the building franchise, have celebrated each coming movie and yet still haven’t seen Fast Five – there is definitely something wrong with you. The newest installment in the Fast and Furious movies, Fast Five, has all the same thrills of street racing, eye candy and nonstop action. But this time around, the characters in all four movies begin to join together into a family, creating the missing element of character development that has been criticized in the past. After spending four years learning random tidbits about each of the individual characters, the crew was able to come together and tell the story of how a bunch of conning misfits were able to find family in the only place they know – on the run. The movie begins where the last movie Fast and Furious left off, with

main character Dominic Toretto on his way to jail after being caught in their last con job. As he is being transported, his sister Mia Toretto and friend Brian O’Conner drive up in their typical racing cars to save the day. The movie progresses with the three of them on the run as three of the most wanted criminals in America. We find them in Rio hiding out and trying to pull another job, until they get caught yet again. This is where top officials are sent in for their capture. Cue the over-beefed up Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. This is where the movies would typically transition into a nonstop game of catch and release between the delinquents and the police. That is, until we find the missing family link when Mia announces she’s pregnant with Brian’s baby. Cue the emotional moment between Dom, Mia and Brian when they find out they have just become a family with the only other people they have in the world. Dom decides this family is more important than anything else in their way, and he decides to pull one final job in order to have enough money to stop running and be a family. The movie suddenly becomes another installment of the Ocean’s

Eleven movies, where characters from past movies are brought back to build a dream team of con artists. Tyrese Gibson is brought back from 2 Fast 2 Furious for the laughs, Gal Gadot is brought back from Fast and Furious for sex appeal and Sung Kang is brought back from The Fast and The Furious: Tokyo Drift so someone could appear from the only horrible movie in the franchise. The contrasting characters begin to bond and bicker, developing the characters up to the point of the final job where everything hangs on the line. The grand finale adds the elements of every Fast and the Furious with explosives, along with the clever tricks of Ocean’s Eleven, giving the movie a new twist never achieved before. What the movie does best is its versatility in capturing many film genres. The movie is sure not to disappoint fans looking for action and adventure, but gives more of a storyline than any of the previous Fast and the Furious installments, adding love, drama and disappointment. The filmmakers were finally able to give a heart to these hard characters whom the audience has wanted to fall in love with, but never got the chance. And for those who have followed

Book The Time Traveler’s Wife by Audrey Niffeneger TIMOTHY WORDEN For the Daily Titan

The Time Traveler’s Wife by Audrey Niffeneger is a story about a time traveler that combines science fiction with a captivating love story and does both incredibly well. The novel, published in 2003, centers around Henry, who has a genetic disorder that makes him travel through time, and Clare, an artist who has known him his entire life because he recurrently time travels to her at a meadow behind her childhood house. The novel is written in alternating first-person, journal-style accounts of what happened that lets the reader see things from both characters’ perspectives. It is evident throughout the course of the novel that they truly love each other by their thoughts and actions. The story begins when the two characters meet in the present. Henry is a punk-loving, rebellious librarian and does not know Clare, but she has known him her entire life. They meet and develop a relationship that is plagued by his dangerous jumps through time and the absences that follow. Niffeneger does a great job of giving

the reader an appreciation of Chicago, where the story takes place. The novel is a modern twist on a romance, though it is dark occasionally, as the future is at times both better and worse than it seems. However, it comes out as strikingly realistic in its portrayal of the hardships and rewards of a relationship. “I hate to be where she is not, when she is not. And yet, I am always going, and she cannot follow,” says Henry. There is a question of free will for the characters. Clare had no choice in knowing Henry because he was always visiting her. But at the same time, he only visited her because he knew her in the real world. The novel’s greatest strength is that

it gives a human side to what time traveling can do to a person. Henry has to learn to fend for himself in the world by stealing. He also has to deal with loneliness and involuntarily leaving Clare. Henry and Clare display the power of love in how they care for each other. “Why is love intensified by absence?” says Clare on the difficulty of living with a man who constantly disappears. The Time Traveler’s Wife was Niffeneger’s first novel and it does not disappoint. The novel will be regarded as a classic love story because of its rich character development, its accessibility to the reader and for thematically displaying the power of love in difficult times.

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Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) A new person enters the scene, grabbing your attention and affections. Polish those rose-colored glasses and enjoy it. Choose your words thoughtfully.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) List household tasks. A nagging problem rises to the top of the list. You may need a professional. Look at your budget and see where you can compromise.

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Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) An older person consults you privately to discuss a wildly creative idea. Ask questions to clarify how this plan can be put into practical action.

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Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) If you want to bury your head under the blankets and stay home, do it. If you feel like a practical challenge, go to work. You have what it takes.

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Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) You need creative outlets today. This could involve exercise, sports or artistic projects. Your own imagination provides numerous choices. Go play.

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Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) You want to stick to the obvious, practical procedures already in place. Other team members suggest wild alternatives. Try to incorporate some of these into the plan.

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Cancer (June 22-July 22) A close associate sends secret messages concerning what should be a practical matter. Why the signals? Follow up with sensitive questions to reveal the whole story.

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Gemini (May 21-June 21) Someone outside your usual group injects ideas that cause a flurry of emotional activity. Use diagrams or art to get this down to practical terms.

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Taurus (April 20-May 20) You’ve been imagining a trip to a sunny beach somewhere gorgeous. Enlist help with reservations and scheduling. You may not be able to fit in everything.

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SPORTS

May 11, 2011

Pick your favorite team: Angels or Dodgers The more local Anaheim team is in first place and ready to make the postseason PATRICK CORBET Daily Titan

“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.” The famous line from Charles Dickens’ A Tale of Two Cities was written about London and Paris, but the same could be said for the state of Southern California baseball. It is the best of times for the Angels. It is the worst of times for the Dodgers. Both teams are coming off disappointing 80-82 seasons in 2010, yet they could not be going in any more different directions. The Angels, who were pegged to finish third in the American League West by many publications, have exceeded expectations and sit atop the division. Meanwhile, the Dodgers have slumped out of the gate and are in fourth place in the National League West. Off the field, the turmoil surrounding the Dodgers makes a turnaround even less likely. The brutal beating of a San Francisco Giants fan outside of Dodger Stadium on Opening Day highlighted the unfriendly atmosphere of Dodger Stadium. Major League Baseball recently appointed Tom Schieffer to monitor the Dodgers’ front office, in large part because of the messy divorce of owner Frank McCourt. Reports have stated the team may not be able to meet its payroll obligations at the end of the month. The front-office drama has spilled onto the field. Former AllStar catcher Russell Martin was not offered arbitration last offseason, largely because of salary concerns. He signed with the New York Yankees and leads all Major League Baseball catchers in home runs and is second in OPS. His replacement, Rod Bara-

Courtesy of MCT Dodger Juan Uribe slides into second just to beat the Angel throw. One of the best rivalries in baseball includes “The Freeway Series,” named due to the clubs being only a drive up the 5 freeway.

jas, who was signed for much less, ranks near the bottom of the league. Outfielder Andre Ethier, who has the third highest average in the National League and is coming off a 30-game hit streak, said before the season he thinks this could be his last season in Dodger Blue. “If you do play well, sometimes they don’t offer those guys arbitration because their salaries are too high,” said Ethier before the year. When the face of your franchise thinks he won’t be kept around because he is playing too well, you clearly have issues. The Angels, 31 miles down the 5 Freeway, are undergoing a youth movement, but that has not hurt them in the standings. First baseman Mark Trumbo leads American League rookies in many offensive categories, and second-year center fielder Peter Bourjos has hovered around .300 while providing spectacular defense in the outfield. Shortstop Erick Aybar, 27, is batting .352 while Howie Kendrick, also 27, leads all second base-

man in batting average at .317. The Angels are sixth in the American League in runs scored, despite Torii Hunter’s early season struggles, Vernon Wells’ no-show and ongoing injuries to Kendry Morales. This is good enough to put the team in first place in the West because of their dominant pitching. The staff is tied for third in the American League in ERA. Jered Weaver and Dan Haren have combined to form arguably the best one-two combination in all of baseball. Each has posted an ERA of 1.87 thus far, tied for fourth in all of baseball. Rookie Tyler Chatwood, 21, has provided stability in the fifth spot. The bullpen, led by rookie closer Jordan Walden, 23, has rebounded from early season struggles to essentially match the starters in ERA. The Angels are clearly on the way back up while the Dodgers’ ship is sinking. A playoff push this year will show it really is a tale of two cities.

Despite receiving all the early press, the ‘Doyers’ are off to a rough start this year FRANCES LEE Daily Titan

There is nothing more American than baseball. It is our country’s favorite pastime and encompasses everything our country stands for. For example, the idea of the American dream can be perfectly exemplified with the famous Jackie Robinson debut for the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947 who broke the color barrier in the sport and was the classic rags-to-riches story. Today, the country celebrates Jackie Robinson Day on the same day as Robinson’s first Major League Baseball game. His number is also retired league wide. Here is some baseball history for you. In 1956, Philip Wrigley, owner of Wrigley gum and Wrigley Field, sold the Angels to the

Brooklyn Dodgers’ owner Walter O’Malley, who promised to keep the Angels as a Pacific Coast League team as the Wrigleys did. O’Malley then took the Brooklyn Dodgers to Los Angeles the following year and operated them as a Major League Baseball team. And that’s how the dynasty began. The only reason Los Angeles is in the name is because the current owner, Artie Moreno, wanted to pay homage to the city where the original team played to attract and appeal to more Los Angeles fans. He also stated that Los Angeles is the second largest market in the U.S. and would “benefit the team greatly.” The Dodgers represent the demographics of LA. With players like catcher Rod Barajas and pitchers Hong-Chih Kuo and Vicente Padilla, the team shows the ethnic diversity the melting-pot city can relate to. This can be seen in the fans who are attracted to the Dodgers, as they are not notoriously snotty fans like those of the Angels. Angel Stadium does have a

more family-friendly environment, from the cheerful greeters who take your $10 parking fee to the costumed, grandfather-like seating attendants. But let’s be real here, the world is not going to be that cheerful and the attendants in life will not be wearing straw-top hats and candy-cane striped uniforms. In reality, regulators in any venue will wear bright yellow, plastic security jackets and they will not be nice. Parking attendants bark orders and don’t have time to chat because there are thousands of cars to park in a short amount of time. It’s how it is, and it’s how life is. So when us Orange County fans travel anywhere outside of our bubble, we are shocked at the aggressive driving, amount of poverty or graffiti on the streets. And that is because the rest of the world does not have the funds to keep up with the thousands of people who can afford to live in our bubble. Even the cost of a hot dog and soda at Dodger Stadium will run you about $8, when at Angel Stadium it will be at least $15. And from experience, I can say that the “Doyer” dog doesn’t even compare to the Angels hot dog. Dodgers fans got a lot of slack from the recent beating of a Giants fan, giving them the title as inhumane thugs or brutal savages. This could happen anywhere, in our Orange County bubble all the way to Yankee Stadium. The Dodgers represent LA because of their brutal reality. One isn’t allowed to disrespect or dishonor someone’s home, whether it’s on the baseball field or on the streets. And Los Angeles is very much about that. So maybe Angels fans have more of a reputation for being tolerant to disrespect of one another to a fault. Maybe, just maybe, the LA Dodgers represent LA better but the rest of the world doesn’t understand because they aren’t from Los Angeles. The real baseball team in the Los Angeles area has to be the Dodgers.

CLUB: Eager to attract new members DTSHORTHAND Titans Lose Midweek Game

Courtesy of Cal State Fullerton Baseball Club Featured above is a Titan hitter looking to slap a hit right back up the middle. Below, the Cal State Fullerton baseball club players put their hands in to show team pride.

...Continued from page 1 So far the baseball team is one and four and had a doubleheader against UC Santa Barbara this past weekend. Cody Chavez, a junior health science major, said he will most look forward to dedicating himself to traveling and playing baseball during the weekends. “I started playing baseball when I was 5 and continued through high school,” said Chavez. “I came here and didn’t play for two years, so when this opportunity came along I jumped on it pretty quickly.” Chavez, a San Diego native and Padres fan, stresses the importance of the sport in his life. Contact Us at dtsportsdesk@gmail.com

“I love competing, playing and meeting people to form lifelong bonds,” Chavez said. “I grew up playing baseball, all my friends play baseball. It’s what I love to do.” Another founding member, senior Mike Morgan, notes that the new club’s team will build up pretty quickly. “This is our first year and we already have 20 members interested. It can only grow from here,” said Morgan, the team treasurer. “We won’t turn anyone down as long as you pay the club dues. Everyone has the right to play.” More information about the CSUF baseball club can be found on its facebook page under CSUF Baseball Club. They look forward to hearing from students.

Pepperdine ended No. 9 Cal State Fullerton’s four-game winning streak with a 7-0 upset in a non-conference game in Malibu Tuesday. Sophomore Alex Najera picked up his first career win for the Waves, striking out five across 6.1 innings. Najera bounced back after giving up five runs in 3.1 innings in Fullerton April 5. Freshman shortstop Eric Karch led the Waves with three hits, two RBIs and two runs scored in just his fourth game of the season. Pepperdine jumped ahead with three runs in the fourth against CSUF junior starter Jake Floethe. Pepperdine’s Sam Meyer and Nate Johnson led off the inning with back-to-back singles. After a fielder’s choice left runners at first and second, David DiPaola doubled into the left-field corner, scoring Johnson. A groundout scored the second run before Karch doubled to score DiPaola for the third. The Waves made it 4-0 in the fifth when Johnson singled in second baseman Miles Silverstein with two outs. After DiPaola singled and stole to lead off the fifth against CSUF’s Chris Devinski, Karch and center fielder Harrison Kain hit back-to-back doubles to make it 6-0 Waves. Karch singled and scored on a wild pitch in the bottom of the eighth for Pepperdine’s seventh run. The Titans failed to create many scoring chances against Najera and Pepperdine reliever Ricky Villarreal. Their lone threat came in the fifth when CSUF first baseman Nick Ramirez grounded out with the bases loaded. Ramirez saw his ninegame hitting streak snapped. Designated hitter Tyler Pill walked three times but saw his ten-game hitting streak end. Floethe fell to 3-3 on the season with the loss. Center fielder Austin Kingsolver and left fielder Ivory Thomas had two hits each for the Titans. The Titans fell to 33-13. They lead UC Irvine by 2.5 games in Big West play. Brief by Patrick Corbet