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CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS FALL APART

LOCAL | CSU strikes back

CFA accused of leaving meeting CSU says proposal should have pleased CFA negotiators MICHAEL MUNOZ Daily Titan

WILLIAM CAMARGO / Daily Titan California State University faculty picket outside the Chancellor’s Office in Long Beach Tuesday morning. Members of the California Faculty Association plan to strike if negotiations fail.

Protesters voice exasperation Executive pay is one of the main talking points of the day MICHAEL MUNOZ Daily Titan

The California Faculty Association (CFA) staged a protest at the California State University Chancellor’s Office in Long Beach Tuesday morning to voice grievances about a new contract standstill. Armed with picket signs, speakers and a cardboard cutout of Chancellor Charles B. Reed holding a pile of money, protesters chanted,

“Education is under attack. What do we do? Stand up and fight back.” “We got them inside right now talking about ways the incoming president can make more money. Is that where their energy should be going?” said CFA President Lilian Taiz. “Instead, they should be talking about how to expand classes for students, how to insure (bringing) new faculty into this system.” “Instead, all they can worry about is the well-being of their executives: their home, their salaries and their cars … misplaced priorities, and we are going to come back here every day to see that their priorities are straight.”

Taiz said the CSU has spent years worrying about its presidents and, at the same time, raises student fees and not operating fairly with faculty and staff. “There’s a point where people just have had enough,” Taiz said. “These are hard times for everyone, but the only people who seem to be feeling the hard times are those of us in the trenches: faculty, student and staff.” The demonstration stems from negotiations over a new contract between the CFA and the CSU. Since the CFA contract expired 22 months ago, there have been strikes at two Cal State Universities

(East Bay and Dominguez Hills), hunger strikes and just recently the CFA voted to give authorization to its Board of Directors that if contract negotiations fail, members of the CFA will go on strike. “The demonstration is one of many ways that we want to let them know that this issue is not going away,” Taiz said. One of the major issues that the CFA has is the executive compensations, which was the focus of the CSU Board of Trustees meeting Tuesday. See CONTRACT, page 3

CAMPUS | Benefit concert

P.A.T.H.E. music to end slavery

Garcia explains goals MEC VALLE Daily Titan

KIMBERLY RODRIGUEZ For the Daily Titan

KIMBERLY RODRIGUEZ / For the Daily Titan Nhi Tran (right), 20, biology major, and Maggie Phu, 22, are selling jewelry in order to raise funds for Empower Nepali Girls, which gives scholarships to underprivileged girls.

“The average person does not want to hear about human trafficking or even know what it is, so it’s hard to get people to come,” said Project P.A.T.H.E. President Zeena Aljawad, 21, a psychology major. “We did what we could, and we can only hope that we opened a dialogue that people can have about this epidemic and notify people that it’s not something foreign. It happens here in Orange County,” Aljawad said. Kristine Kil, keynote speaker and program manager of CAS, said that most people do not realize human trafficking happens everywhere. Kil also said there are currently 57 cases of human

trafficking being investigated here in Orange County. “I feel like a lot of people don’t know about it, even though it is one of the worst crimes. I think it’s so sad people don’t care,” said Karley White, 21, a women and gender studies major. In conjunction with spreading awareness, the night also consisted of entertainment, art and food. Native Astronomy, a rock band with a female lead singer and a drummer with a Darth Vader mask, opened the night. See P.A.T.H.E., page 5

See PROPOSAL, page 2

LOCAL | Presidential Q & A

Incoming president intends to take student sentiment into account

CSUF’s club against human trafficking looks to raise money and awareness on campus

Unlike the spring concert, Project P.A.T.H.E.’s (People Against Trafficking of Humans and Exploitation) fourth annual benefit concert Friday was not only for entertainment, but to bring awareness on the issue. The small number of students that attended the benefit concert, located in the Titan Student Union Underground Pub, helped the club pave the “path to justice” through donations. “This is for a purpose,” said Ashley Compton, 22, an Afro-Ethnic studies major and a member of Project P.A.T.H.E. Although there was a small audience, the club was able to raise roughly $300 in proceeds, half of which will go to California Against Slavery (CAS) and the other half to Coalition to Abolish Slavery and Trafficking Los Angeles (CASTLA). CAS focuses more on the legal side of human trafficking, while CASTLA provides more handson programs for survivors of human trafficking. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, human trafficking is the second largest crime industry in the world. Regardless of this fact, the small audience reflects the general population’s apathetic view on the issue.

The California State University (CSU) and California Faculty Association (CFA) bargaining over a new contract came to a standstill Saturday. The CSU alleged that it was the CFA walking away from the negotiation table. In a press release, the CSU accused the CFA of walking out of the meeting, leaving many from the CSU management team, including CSU Vice Chancellor of Human Resources Gail Brooks, “baffled” by the behavior. “We are very disappointed that CFA chose to walk out and we were not able to bring these negotiations to a successful conclusion,” said Brooks. “It appears to us that the only issue left on the table is the amount of taxpayer dollars that is paid for union leave time for the CFA president and political Action Committee positions. We have said all along that we want a new contract, and CSU remains willing to continue the negotiation process at any time to resolve these differences.” The CSU said they have addressed key issues such as faculty union with a settlement proposal that included a negotiated agreement on temporary faculty, evaluations, discipline, as well as extending fee waivers for dependents up to age 25. The CSU believed the proposal addressed key issues that the CFA would be pleased with. However, the CFA is less pleased with the stance the CSU is taking by releasing a statement that does not provide a clear picture of what actually happened at the negotiations meeting.

“It’s an interesting statement by someone who was not actually there, Gail Brooks has never shown up. In bargaining she has never been there, so it’s not a shock that she should get it wrong,” said Lillian Taiz, CFA president. Andy Merrifield, CFA chair of bargaining, said talks between the CFA and the CSU were progressive, especially when dealing with issues that concerned the CSU. Once those issues were resolved, the CFA hoped they could speak about issues concerning them. Issues of workflow, faculty rights and parental leave were some of the issues that the CFA said the CSU were unresponsive to. “The problem for us was that they were happy to talk about the things they wanted to take away from us, but the minute we tried to move to a conversation on what it would take to improve our lives modestly, they said, ‘We’ll talk, but we won’t do anything about it,’” Taiz said. Merrifield said the CSU was only concerned with issues that mattered to them and was an overwhelmingly one-sided conversation. “Our position is (that) we need balance: they get something, we get something,” said Merrifield. “We’re out of balance, they got more. We were trying to balance the equation. Give us a fair contract, (a) balanced contract, (and) they lost interest.” Taiz said they are willing to go back to the bargaining table once the CSU is willing to listen to their demands. “That is a fruitless conversation, and it really told us what we are dealing with. When they are ready to have a fruitful conversation about the needs of the faculty, we will be happy to talk to them,” Taiz said.

Cal State Fullerton has been undergoing a series of battles. Protests, rallies and opposition toward tuition increases are just some of the issues that the new president, Mildred Garcia, will have to endure. Garcia is currently the president of Cal State Dominguez Hills. Garcia was CSUDH’s seventh president and has been there since 2008. She has received recommendations from Cal State University Chancellor B. Reed and the Board of Trustees. Garcia was also appointed by President Barack Obama to the President’s Advisory Commission on Educational Excellence of Hispanic Americans in July of 2011. She will begin her term at CSUF June 11. Q: What kinds of goals do you hope to accomplish as president? A: My first goal, which I have discussed since I was appointed and already started, is to listen to the campus community — students, faculty, staff, alumni and community members — I want

to know what they think and to hear what their hopes are for the future of (Cal State) Fullerton. In addition to those that will come forward, I also want to listen to the silences — seeking out those that are not sharing with me their views about our great university. The solid work done already, listening to the university and community constituencies will help to shape the goals and strengthen the Strategic Plan. Q: How do you plan on carrying out those goals? A: The input obtained and reviewing the recommendations from our visit by the team and the Commission of the Western Association of Schools & Colleges will help us shape the goals for the University’s Strategic Plan. The goals of the Strategic Plan will be defined and carried out collaboratively with faculty, students, staff and administrators across the entire campus. Each division and college will have their own goals that support the University’s Strategic Plan, and together we will create an implementation plan and timeline with accountability and benchmarks. See Q & A, page 2

May 9, 2012

NEWS

PROPOSAL: CFA is willing to go back to the bargaining table if their demands are listened to ...Continued from page 1

WILLIAM CAMARGO / Daily Titan A sign reading “I don’t want to strike, but I sure as hell will!” lays on the ground outside the Chancellor’s Office in Long Beach. Several CFA members voiced their opinions while the Board of Trustees had an open meeting inside the office.

Q & A: Garcia’s dedication brought her to CSUF

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At the CSU Board of Trustees meeting Tuesday, Merrifield expressed his frustrations over the bargaining disputes, which have been ongoing for two years. The CSU noted Merrifield’s frustration and that of the CFA, and resolved to go back to the bargaining table in the afternoon. The failure to communicate efficiently and the misrepresentation of the CFA in the CSU press release has Cal State Fullerton professor Reyes Fidalgo concerned about whether the CSU truly cares about the faculty. “By reacting this way, I don’t know if they realize the union is made of faculty. That happened to be a discredited attack … It doesn’t help to create collaboration and understanding. It’s antagonistic,” said Fidalgo. Fidalgo said the finger-pointing between the two organizations will not bring balance and will be a disservice to the students and a policy of discredit. Fidalgo also suggests that students should be the ones who make the settlement that would provide the balance between the two organizations. “I would select a panel of students, and I would make them the mediators,” Fidalgo said. “Get three, four, five really good students … and sit with the CSU and the CFA … You are the ones that are being affected … Who’s a better mediator than the student?” If the CSU and CFA fail to reach a settlement at the bargaining table, the next phase of the negotiations process is fact-finding.

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DTBRIEFS Defense Attorneys Blame Medics Lawyers defending the two police officers charged with the killing of Kelly Thomas argued Tuesday that it could have been the medics who delivered the killing blow to the homeless Fullerton man. The attorneys asked the trauma surgeon who first responded first to Thomas to pinpoint the moment when officers dealt the fatal blow to Thomas. According to a Los Angeles Times blog, UCI surgeon Michael Lekawa said the damage to Thomas was inflicted over time, and due to his complaints of difficulty breathing heard on the video of the beating, his death may be partially attributed to a lack of oxygen. Lekawa went on to say that the weight of the officers on top of Thomas would have been enough to suffocate him. The combination of surveillance footage from a nearby parking structure paired with audio from the officers’ radios showed clear and graphic footage of Thomas’ death that was difficult for the audience of the court to watch. Officer Manuel Ramos has been charged with seconddegree murder and Cpl. Jay Cicinelli has been charged with involuntary manslaughter in the death of Thomas. Both have pleaded not guilty. Brief by Anders Howmann

Q: What stood out to you about CSUF that persuaded you to relocate?

North Carolina Bans Gay Marriage

A: My entire career has been committed to educational institutions that value academic excellence and diversity. (Cal State) Fullerton is an institution where learning is preeminent, has a long-standing commitment to diversity, as well as being student centered, and these are important values that attracted me to the campus. The faculty (members) engage students in their research and are cutting edge in their fields. The staff understands the importance of, and provide superb student support services and the community wants to engage in their university. It is a community that recognizes everyone working at Fullerton as an educator, regardless of where you work, you are contributing to student learning and success. This university has had many successes and I look forward to working together with the entire campus community as we build on its strong foundation to shape the future of the university and take it to the next level. I am extremely humbled and honored to be selected as the president of another outstanding institution in the (CSU).

North Carolina voters passed an amendment to the state constitution to ban gay marriage and outlaw civil unions and domestic partnerships, according to the Los Angeles Times. The amendment, called the Defense of Marriage Act, is expected to result in a wave of lawsuits much like the ones in California with the passing of Proposition 8 in 2008. Only a few counties have reported their votes, but the ban is expected to pass by a wide margin, with 61 percent of voters favoring it so far. The amendment states, “Marriage between one man and one woman is the only domestic legal union that shall be valid or recognized in this state.” President Barack Obama and former President Bill Clinton have spoken out publicly against the law. The Republican primary vote was conducted alongside the ballot measure, and Mitt Romney won the majority of the state’s delegates. According to CNN, the fact that it is a state amendment will make it difficult for any judges or lawmakers to overturn it.

WILLIAM CAMARGO / Daily Titan Incoming president Mildred Garcia listens to comments made by the Board of Trustees during an open meeting at the Chancellor’s Office Tuesday morning.

CORRECTION In the article titled “Alleged insider trading involves Santa Ana firm,” Matthew Korenberg, a managing partner in the San Francisco office, was misidentified as “Michael” Korenberg.

Brief by Ezekiel Hernandez

Double Agent foils Al Qaeda Plot A double agent from Saudi Arabian Intelligence has turned over a bomb to U.S. authorities, according to officials. The Saudi spy had infiltrated an Al Qaeda-based group out of Yemen, The New York Times reported. “It is a device similar to the underwear bomber of 2009, but an evolution to that,” said Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano. The device was designed to be sewn into underwear, sneaked through airport security and have several methods of detonation. A U.S. official was quoted as saying that the device would have been able to bring down a plane. Officials said the bomb plot that was carried out never posed any real threat to the U.S. The double agent also provided information to the United States that led to drone strikes in Yemen. According to the report, some of the officials within the intelligence community are concerned that leaking the information of the plot to the public could compromise future intelligence-gathering operations. Brief by Ezekiel Hernandez

May 9, 2012

NEWS

Senate blocks loan debate Republicans target Obama health initiative; Democrats, tax code

EZEKIEL HERNANDEZ Daily Titan

Senators on Capitol Hill voted Tuesday to block a debate about whether to prevent a rise in interest rates for university students nationwide for governmentsubsidized Stafford Loans. Without legislative action by July 1, student loan interest rates will jump from 3.4 percent to 6.8 percent in the year running through June 2013. The Senate needed a 60 percent majority of “yays” to proceed with the debate. The yays came in at 52 and nays were 45, effectively sealing the door shut on the prevention of a rate hike. The matter may be brought up again, but the window of time to get anything done is closing. Every Republican in the chamber voted to not proceed. Members from both parties agreed that they did not want the students’ interest rates to double, but had glaring differences in plans to pay for it. Democrats proposed a plan that eliminates a major tax loophole for top-tier income earners. Republicans in the Senate adopted a bill that was passed in the House, which pays for a lower rate by eliminating President Barack Obama’s preventive care initiative that covers child vaccinations and cancer and diabetes prevention. “The politicians in Washington, D.C. need to stop playing politics and prevent interest rates from doubling for student loans not just this year, but until the economy is fully recovered and education costs are no longer spiraling out of control,” said Becky Bond, political director for CREDO Action, a student advocacy group. With the downward trajectory of the federal budget situation, Congress is only appropriating money on a short-term basis. The proposed student rate freeze would only have been good for one more year and would have to go through Congress again. Ahead of the vote, several senators took the floor to highlight the differences between each of the party’s plans.

Democrats proposed closing the “Subchapter S corporation” loophole, which they contend will raise the needed revenues to keep student loan rates stable. Republicans said that removing this loophole will hurt small businesses and stifle hiring. Sen. Jack Reed (D-R.I.) said individuals used this tax loophole to avoid $23 billion in income tax. “We proposed to pay for this by closing an egregious loophole. These are consultants, these are high-paid attorneys and professionals who have chosen to put between themselves another entity to minimize their payroll taxes,” said Reed. President Obama said that he will veto any legislation aiming to cut preventive care initiatives. Sen. Mike Johanns (R-Neb.) said he thinks a game of political football is about to ensue. “Sadly, today’s college graduates are more likely to end up unemployed, or underemployed, with massive debt. As our economy continues to lag, stopping an interest rate increase is something that needs to be done,” said Johanns. Johanns said he’s disappointed in the Democrats’ approach. Sen. Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) is the sponsor of the Republican bill. He acknowledged the student hunger strike in California on the Senate floor. “The reason students are fasting and striking in California … (is that) Washington has insisted that states increased funding on Medicaid,” said Alexander. He said this is taking chunks out of the state budget and is therefore passed down to public colleges. Alexander was among those who voted against the debate. The vote was split down party lines; Harry Reid (D-Nev.) was the only Democrat to vote “nay.” Reid was the sponsor who introduced the blocked bill, titled “Stop the Student Loan Interest Rate Hike Act of 2012.” “Republicans don’t want to go there — they don’t want to proceed to the bill,” said Sen. Tom Harkin (D-Iowa). “We have a serious offer — one that is widely recognized as a terrible loophole.” Sen. Harkin said Obama was OK with taking some money out of the prevention fund.

The politicians in Washington, D.C. need to stop playing politics and prevent interest rates from doubling for student loans not just this year… Becky Bond CREDO Action Director

However, Republicans are looking to dissolve the whole fund altogether to stabilize student loans. “Are we having a health care debate here or an education debate? Now, it’s morphed into a big health care debate,” Harkin said. Alexander answered, “It was the Democrats who connected health care to student loans.” Alexander, who was Secretary of Education under the the Bush Sr. administration, said Democrats are trying to make the current secretary, Arne Duncan, the “banker of the year.” “The Republicans in Congress need to feel the pressure from students across the country, otherwise they’re going to continue playing politics with students, and jeopardizing their financial futures,” Bond said of CREDO Action. “I think it’s messed up,” said Siroon Barsakian, a Cal State Fullerton psychology major. Barsakian is currently taking out Stafford Loans that are available through FAFSA applications. “I don’t think (students) think about now, cause there’s no jobs right now, so they’re going to go to school later, but then it’s going to get them later,” said Barsakian. Currently, interest for undergraduate student debt from loans can be deferred until after graduation. However, graduate students must pay mounting interest during their time in school. John Bradshaw, a CSUF graduate student of history, said he has had a harder time with loans as a graduate. “It’s disgusting,” said Bradshaw. “I’m in debt to my eyeballs.” “What it’s doing, at least in my case — I have to start finishing a lot faster, so the quality of my education is kind of taking a dip because I’m now running against a clock of trying to finish this before I’m completely under water in debt. So yeah, it’s pretty sick,” he said.

Baja Fresh grand opening pushed back to fall semester Construction on the new Mexican food option began after officials granted a building permit STEPHEN McGLADE Daily Titan

Due to minor setbacks, the opening of the Tex-Mex fast-food restaurant, Baja Fresh Mexican Grill, in the Titan Student Union will be delayed until fall 2012. The restaurant was set to replace Green Burrito in spring 2012, but was postponed in order to obtain the approvals of inspectors. When Chief Campus Building Inspector Michael Hatswell and State Fire Marshall Fred Paesano sent the reviewed drawings to Cal State Fullerton’s Campus Dining Services, they requested to have the work drawn up before the project was started. “Typically, what was requested could be completed in the field, then drawn up at completion of the job,” said Tony Lynch, director of CSUF’s Campus Dining Services. “Sometimes, you are asked to have this done in advance.” The officials’ requirement delayed the process, as the new drawings had to be completed, resubmitted and reviewed before the project could progress. The process can take additional time and money to complete. After meeting the requirements, the building permit was granted in March, allowing the work to begin. The work includes demolition of existing improvements and installation of new counters, cooking equipment, an exhaust hood and fan. There will also be heating, ventilation and air conditioning ducting changes, plumbing, electrical and lighting work. Baja Fresh was originally planned to open last summer, but due to the troublesome task of replacing the HVAC system, plans were delayed. Construction on Baja Fresh is now well underway and workers are currently loading in equipment behind a construction wall in the TSU. Two operating restaurants near the vicinity, Fresh Kitchen and Panda Express, continue to run smoothly even though the construction continues between them. However, the construction can affect the operation of the surrounding businesses. “Because you are in the middle of two businesses, you have to tread a little lightly,” said Christian Urcia, chair of the Titan Student Centers Governing Board. Despite there being one less dining option in the TSU,

CONTRACT: CFA members express frustrations

sales of the surrounding restaurants have not decreased. Students have noticed a slight increase of lines for other restaurants in the TSU, but are looking forward to the opening of the new restaurant. “I’m excited for it,” said Chelsey Lee, 19, a biology major. Some students such as Shelly Kim, 20, a psychology major, said Green Burrito will not be missed. “What was there before?” said Kim. “No one went there.” The nearby restaurants located off campus on Nutwood Avenue remain popular, but were not affected by the closure of Green Burrito, whose sales had been the lowest in the TSU for the past few years, Lynch said last semester. Kim said she feels students generally dine according to what is closest to their current location. “The same amount of people go there (off-campus restaurants),” Kim said. Lynch keeps up to date with trends on campus dining options across the nation and leads his team in research to benefit the campus dining experience.

Typically, what was requested could be completed in the field, then drawn up at completion of the job.

CFA President Lillian Taiz addresses the crowd in front of the Chancellor’s Office Tuesday morning. Ninety-five percent of CFA members voted in favor of a strike if no new contract agreements are made.

Photos by WILLIAM CAMARGO / Daily Titan A sign reading: “Fair Contract Now! Quality Education Needs Quality Faculty!” stands among protesters at the rally Monday.

...Continued from page 1 The new policy states that compensation toward new presidents will include freezing compensation of state funds at the current level of their predecessor, and will allow augmentation of salary in order to get the best candidate for the job. The increase, a 10-percent compensation, will come from non-state auxiliary foundation funds. “At a time where state resources continue to decline it is important to remain fiscally prudent,” said Board of Trustee member Lou Monville. “However, it’s equally important for a university to attract and retain the best leaders for our campuses … This revised policy allows us to recruit the top candidates and fairly compensate those in the CSU without having to take away resources from already strained campus budgets.” The use of the auxiliary funds raises concerns for the CFA. The CFA believes that outside funds will shift the CSU into a prioritization model. Another concern is that auxiliary funds will be taken away from other set “earmark” donations, such as scholarships for students. The board said funds will not

be rerouted and taken away from earmark-designated destinations. If foundations have a fixed pot of money in which they donate, they would have to come up with a way to provide the auxiliary funds on their own. This will be done on the discretion of the foundation; it’s not guaranteed. The CSU also said that once the foundation provides funds, the funds are fixed. The CSU faces the choice of voting for the new policy, which will increase tensions with the CFA, or lose the competitive edge when it comes time for recruitment. Diana Guerin, a Cal State Fullerton professor, provided one strategy — recruitment from within. “We the CSU have loans to encourage people who are working in the CSU or graduating from the CSU to go to doctoral programs,” said Guerin. “This gives us a competitive edge in hiring those individuals into faculty positions. One of the ways the CSU is trying to attract future employees to the CSU

(is) through this doctoral incentive program. So, to the extent of growing our own and (promoting) from within, that’s one strategy.” This is a strategy that Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom, a Board of Trustees member, agrees with. “I do think we have to look deep into our successor strategy … (I’ve) got to think there is a deeper pool of opportunity for people to move up,” said Newsom. Newsom said there’s no doubt that the CSU is facing an unprecedented fiscal climate and that the message being sent is not consistent to what the CSU is communicating across the rest of the system and the state. The CFA collectively wants the focus to shift from operational needs to the needs of the faculty and the students, and the union will continue to voice its concerns until that happens. “Our message to Chancellor Reed is clear … Unless you take the needs of faculty and students seriously, (the) school (just might) not open in the fall,” Taiz said.

Tony Lynch Campus Dining Services Director

Establishing a new restaurant on campus begins with a survey of the student body. The survey, conducted by CSUF’s Auxiliary Services Corporation, is to find out what the students would like to have on campus when an opening in the TSU becomes available. Panda Express was selected to replace Busy Bee the last time the TSU had an opening. The survey for Green Burrito’s replacement was conducted last spring through social media, like Facebook. A total of 3,113 surveys were collected after three weeks. The people who responded consisted of 83 percent students, 4 percent faculty, 10 percent staff and 3 percent others. Students selected restaurants based on freshness, nutritional value, taste and quality. Baja Fresh was selected after other top choices, Rubio’s Mexican Grill and King Taco, showed little interest in opening a location in the TSU. dailytitan.com/news

May 9, 2012

OPINION

When teachers go bad Children in special education classes are taking brutal hits

What’s Left by AMBER STEPHENS

“Politically liberal musings from a former corporate slave”

The Thomas tragedy

Last night I watched a horrific, heartbreaking video of the greatest tragedy in Fullerton’s recent history. Daily Titan On May 7, the Orange County Lately we have been hearing district attorney finally showed the about the downward spiral of our 33-minute surveillance video of education system. the brutal beating of Kelly Thomas In most cases, it has been with by six Fullerton police officers to a teachers abusing students, whether courtroom. Thomas lost consciousness that is sexually, mentally, verbally and was taken to a hospital after the and physically. Some schools are July 5, 2011 beating. He was taken not the safe places they used to be off life support five days later and died for our children. Photo illustration by ANIBAL ORTIZ / Daily Titan at the hospital. Two of the six officers That alone is a scary thought for Recording devices may contain shocking information simply by simply pushing a button. New Jersey father Stuart Chaifetz used involved, Officer Manuel Ramos and a wire on his child to build a case after hearing what went on in his son’s classroom when his back was turned. parents. Cpl. Jay Cicinelli, were charged in Special education teachers are September by the Orange County making their rounds in the media The video has sound clips of Akian the parents’ involvement, had Lentini in the end. It is up to the school district attorney. spotlight. being harshly told to shut his mouth placed on paid administrative leave. Ramos was charged with felony to make the proper decisions on The current controversy and called a bastard, among other This is just another example of the choosing a teacher. second-degree murder and involuntary includes special education teachers things of the same inappropriate impact social media has on us in this Although (let’s assume) every manslaughter. Cicinelli was charged doing everything from physically nature, such as the teachers talking day and age. school has a good, proper background with involuntary manslaughter and attacking to making fun of their about getting drunk and vomiting If Chaifetz had not wired his son check for teachers, some may slip excessive use of police force. It is the special needs students. the night before, right in front of a and caught more than 6.5 hours of through the cracks — along with first time the DA has charged an onStuart Chaifetz, the New Jersey room full of special needs children. video of verbal abuse, he wouldn’t their true personalities. duty police officer with murder. father of a 10-year-old autistic boy This abuse may have occurred on know what was going on and A nine-minute clip of the video In these cases, the schools may named Akian, discovered that special the other side of the country, but probably would not have the support not know the real person they hired posted online started with the verbal education teachers were verbally sometimes it hits a little too close he has now, had the video not gone as a teacher, but their new employees exchange between Thomas and abusing his son while in class. to home. viral on YouTube. should know who they are as a person Manuel Ramos. Ramos confronted His teachers originally claimed The Orange County Register Laurie James-Engler, one of the and what they can and can’t handle. Thomas about a call saying he was his son was having violent outbursts, reported that Daniel Ryan Lentini teacher aides at Taft Elementary These teachers that have the breaking into cars. Thomas was one which seemed to be out of the from Orange’s Taft Elementary School School, decided to use her cell phone audacity to physically strike and of the most vulnerable people in ordinary, so Chaifetz decided to wire has been accused of everything from to secretly record Lentini singing to a speak down to these children our society — a homeless man with up his son to see what was really going grabbing children with disabilities by girl with autism. with disabilities have no moral or schizophrenia -– who appeared to try on with him while he was at school. the neck to punching them. Lentini knew that the autistic girl ethical standards. to follow police orders, but struggled No parents should ever have to Luckily, two of Lentini’s classroom hated to be sung to, yet he continued These children are helpless and to comprehend what was going on. hear what Chaifetz discovered. aides were able to see this, and with to sing to her. He is heard in the special ed teachers should know Ramos proceeded to taunt him background saying, “You stop crying. their limitations. and play games with him, seemingly I’ll stop singing.” If they don’t have patience or they taking advantage of the fact Thomas Is this what we have reduced our find humor in others with disabilities was mentally ill. While trying to special education programs down to? — especially children — then those figure out his full name, Ramos and The Daily Titan welcomes letters to the editor. All letters must These are teachers who have no teachers should stay away from Officer Joseph Wolfe found mail in include the sender’s first and last name. Students must include their patience for students who, through working in special education. his bag that didn’t appear to belong to majors and other writers must include their affiliation to the university, no fault of their own, need that extra There are parents out there who Thomas, but couldn’t seem to figure if applicable. Letters must refer to an article published within the last help and attention. now know about the things that out if that’s what they were going week. Once a letter is submitted it becomes property of the Daily Is this a mismanagement issue can happen to their children with to “get” him for or not. Police are Titan. Publication of letters is based on the validity of content and or a case that our schools are disabilities. They are worried and supposed to know what they’re doing; may be edited for length, grammar and spelling. Letters may be sent poorly funded? however, in this case, the situation was angry, and rightfully so. to dteditorinchief@gmail.com. It has to do with the school “When you start hearing an absolute clusterf**ck. Ramos put on latex gloves and said, everything that was done to all the other kids, you wish you could take “See these fists? They are gettin’ ready the law into your own hands,” Cesar to f**k you up.” According to District Pineda, father of a 7-year-old autistic Attorney Tony Rackauckas, this is the point where the detainment of son at Taft, told the OC Register. Teachers who have decided to take Thomas for questioning escalates into the route of being a special ed teacher an unlawful detainment. Moments later, after Ramos started are one of a kind. It’s the teachers who slip through to push Thomas, Thomas got up and just for the sake of getting a job that Officer Wolfe struck Thomas with requires a much needed reevaluation. a baton. A scuffle ensued with trees This is especially the case when they blocking the view for 15 seconds while don’t have the patience or mental Thomas said repeatedly, “I’m sorry! I’m capacity to deal with the task at hand sorry, dude!” The officers and Thomas — they find themselves in a place came back into view with Thomas that’s very hard to deal with at times. down, being restrained by officers. Ramos delivered what appeared to Schools need to have their management departments take a be two kicks into Thomas’ ribcage. bigger look at who’s representing Immediately after, Thomas said, “I the school as a whole. Most are can’t breathe!” For about two minutes, underfunded and, unfortunately, Officers Ramos and Wolfe still tried this can make for a quick pick for to restrain someone who obviously posed no real threat. The rest of the teachers. That’s the sad part, isn’t it? officers arrived on the scene, leading to People can be so desperate for a job a total of four police officers on top of that they land in a bad place for Thomas and two standing by. One of the officers yelled, “Stop them as an individual (in this case, resisting!” as Thomas was shocked a special ed teacher). Those teachers know they with a Taser. About four minutes into shouldn’t be in that environment but the beating, Thomas yelled, “Dad! they take it anyway. There, innocent Dad! Help me! Help me Dad!” Thomas was shocked a total of children like Akian are undeservedly four times. Cicinelli can be seen at their mercy. MAEGAN CASTRO-FLORES

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striking Thomas, which according to a transcript of the full video, Cicinelli later said, “We ran out of options so I got the end of my Taser and I probably … I just start smashing his face to hell.” According to the DA, Cicinelli struck Thomas eight times with his Taser.

How many Kelly Thomases are out there in recent years, but without video evidence? As four police officers were on top of him, Thomas cried out, “I can’t breathe!” Throughout the entire video, Thomas never stopped crying and moaning in pain as officers hurt him. “Daddy… Daddy… Daddy… help me, help me…” No parent should have to listen to the helpless wails of their child, let alone lose their loved one at the hands of police. The video shows what most of us knew all along: Thomas was a victim of police brutality. Defense attorneys are trying to argue Thomas died due to the errors of the paramedics. No matter what the outcome of the trial is, it is clear now that the Fullerton police took it too far that night. The transcripts are baffling, as the police officers sound like buffoons caught up in their twisted sense of standard police protocol. The officers seemed callous in their actions as they treated Thomas inhumanely and without regard for his condition. Even with his cries for help, they continued trying to restrain him; way past the point he could even minutely be considered a threat. This should lead many people to ask: How many Kelly Thomases are out there in recent years, but without video evidence? This was not the first or last time police officers in Orange County have abused their power. In many cases, this sort of callousness is not exemplified through a 10-minute video of a beating, but usually rather stonewalling the families of victims and refusing to give families any information about their loved ones who have died at the hands of police. Through my following of Orange County officer-involved shootings in recent years, instances of police misconduct don’t appear to be thoroughly investigated by police departments, and if they are, they are not the least bit transparent to the families of victims. The DA typically takes their time with investigations, anywhere from nine months to a year. Before a new transparency policy in December 2010, families were often left completely in the dark about the investigations. Many called for the surveillance video to be released right away. The DA kept their promise to release it during the trial. However, if it would have been released during the summer, there would have been even more outrage. Authorities seem to delay releasing of information for a “calm down” effect for the general public. In the meantime, families and the public are kept in the dark. If it weren’t for the hundreds of protesters flooding the streets of downtown Fullerton and the persistence of Thomas supporters, dubbed “Kelly’s Army,” this could have been easily swept under the carpet. If it weren’t for the “intent” factor of Ramos saying what he planned to do with Thomas, it may have been justified as reasonable force. The first officer who struck Thomas, Officer Wolfe, has not even been charged in the case. We need to ask: Why? Will we continue to allow police officers to get away with such actions? There are many instances of alleged police brutality and misconduct, and there needs to be a citizen oversight committee to ensure investigations are thorough. The investigations by the DA are simply not enough. The police departments are not adequately investigating their own. There needs to be a way to ensure that what happened to Kelly Thomas, and other victims of police brutality, never happens again.

May 9, 2012

DETOUR

Food Maru Sushi

The Japanese sushi bar has a diverse menu including a variety of combination plates SHEILA DEL CID Daily Titan

Courtesy of MCT Samuel L. Jackson plays the role of S.H.I.E.L.D. director Nick Fury in The Avengers. The international peacekeeping agency forms the Avengers to stop the god of mischief, Loki, from taking over the world.

From comics to big screen The superhero characters in the recent Avengers movie differs from the team in the comic book debut JOHN SOLLITTO Daily Titan

The Avengers. “Earth’s Mightiest Heroes.” Marvel’s answer to DC Comics’ Justice League. With the release of the Marvel Studios and Joss Whedon film, readers who aren’t familiar with the Avengers comics would find some remarkable differences, as well as some of the obvious similarities. While the first comic book debut of the Avengers did not have the same team as the film, the premise was fairly similar. Iron Man, Ant-Man, the Wasp and Thor band together to stop Loki’s sinister plot. Some will now be wondering just who Ant-Man and the Wasp are, but picturing Robert Downey Jr. and Chris Hemsworth as their comic counterparts. Maybe Mark Ruffalo will have worked his way into the mind’s eye now that he portrays the Hulk in the new film. Looking at the cast of heroes that were in the debut issue, it’s obvious that Captain America, the Black Widow and Hawkeye are obviously missing. Really though, this doesn’t mean that the film is any worse for including them and replacing those lesser-known heroes, Wasp and Ant-Man. When making a movie, producers want to include recognizable heroes in a team to draw in an audience that may not be familiar with the comics. While that’s all well and good, including Black Widow and Hawkeye seems a little silly when their fanbase is probably the same size as Ant-Man’s and the Wasp’s. This was an excellent way for Marvel to utilize the power of films like Iron Man and Captain America to introduce lesser-known characters and potentially build a fanbase for a Black Widow or Hawkeye film. They could even create a remake of a Nick Fury movie after this if they wanted, the original starring David Hasselhoff in 1998. The way all the different personalities of the characters meshed made the film impressive. Each of the team members had their own personal hang-ups and their own issues with each other, but the comics

take months and months to resolve them. The film itself couldn’t have been held up by those issues as the audience wouldn’t have enjoyed the broken team environment for very long. Cleverly, the film hit hard with Loki’s plan and thrusted the team into a situation where they were forced to work together and trust one another. This might have been the saving grace of the film and one of the worst parts of the comics. Historically, Iron Man and Captain America are so at odds with each other that their fights become legendary. Cinematically, the movie resolved that in a matter of minutes and thankfully showed them cooperating, rather than slugging it out over Tony Stark’s drinking problem. Large-scale battles are always common comic book fare, usually covering a two-page spread in the middle of the book to hit the reader in the face with the size of the conflict. Cinema can do that, but in five minutes and with special effects. Furthermore, Joss Whedon certainly pushed the envelope to Michael Bay proportions. The Avengers weren’t merely swatting foes left and right, smiting down tens of thousands of minions. They were taking on dozens at a time in synchronized duos to convey a more realistic experience in combat. However, the film was very true to form that in the thick of things, Captain America takes charge of the team and assigns them all tasks suited to their special skills. What Joss Whedon and Marvel Studios did was bring the pages of a comic book to life in a more realistic and believable fashion within the scope of film and digital technology. The writing was clever and the action exemplified each character’s specific style and importance to the team. While it may not be exactly like the comics, nothing ever really is. Since the comic universe of Marvel is flooded with other dimensions and reimaginings of the same storyline and teams, changing the lineup of the Avengers to fit with the movies Marvel Studios has made does not hinder the film in any way. This is a textbook example of someone utilizing the source material to its fullest and faithfully using it to tell a new twist on a classic storyline in comic book history.

El Tarasco used to be a favorite hangout for Cal State Fullerton students before it closed. Now standing in its place is Maru Sushi, a Japanese sushi bar that hopes to fill the void left by El Tarasco’s absence, and in turn, fill our stomachs with the Japanese delicacy. It is a casual restaurant with a great vibe. It is usually filled with college students and the occasional family. It’s a place for everyone to hang out. However, the new restaurant’s employees have to deal with one of the same issues El Tarasco had to deal with — and that is parking is hard to come by in the area. Luckily, if you can’t find a spot or are running late for class and can’t stay long, they do offer take out. While you can enjoy the atmosphere and the company, the look of the place is kind of boring. It has bare walls, and the loud kitchen kind of makes your time there seem a little boring too. However, they did just open in the middle of the semester, so I hope that is something they work on. But don’t let the look steer you away. Eating at Maru Sushi is worth the eyesore. The portions are big and the prices are reasonable, which for any broke student sounds like the perfect combination. For about $7, you can get a crunch roll that is bigger than the one served at your average sushi place, and the salmon hand roll is filled with a generous amount of

Maru Sushi rolls over El Tarasco fish, not just overstuffed with rice, so you get a lot of bang for your buck. There is also more to Maru Sushi than just sushi. If there is an anti-sushi person in the group, they can try the sesame chicken appetizer for about $4.99, which comes with a decent amount of tasty chicken. The seafood curry entree is also pretty good and comes with miso soup and salad with ginger dressing. While you are waiting for the food, the wait staff is prompt and friendly. They are attentive and always there to help if you need anything. Besides that, Maru Sushi should invest in Wi-Fi. Being so close to a college campus, staff should be doing everything they can to get students to hang out and eat there — having Wi-Fi would be an extra boost for them. They also don’t have a happy hour deal, which again, is a big mistake. Broke college students can either go to Maru Sushi and get a lot of food for a decent price,

It is a casual restaurant with a great vibe ... The portions are big and the prices are reasonable, which for any broke student sounds like the perfect combination.

or they can go to Jack in the Box down the street and get a lot of food for a really good price. As of right now, they have halfoff nigiri sushi. That means that it only applies to the sushi where the rice is hand formed into a small clump and the fish is sliced and pressed on top of it. With good food and reasonable prices, Maru Sushi is a fun place to hang out, despite its flaws. It is only about a five-minute walk from campus. Maru Sushi is located at 2931 Nutwood Ave.

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P.A.T.H.E.: Musicians and speakers entertained ...Continued from page 1 Afterward, Collective de Musicos Difuntos took the stage and played traditional peasant songs from southern Veracruz, Mexico. Compton, the first spoken-word artist of the night, took the microphone and read a piece of a daughter thanking her mother for saving her from human trafficking. Kil then educated the audience through a PowerPoint presentation titled “Human Trafficking 101.” After the intermission, the entertainment continued with the acoustic performances of Seaside Audio and Aubrey Bouskill. Mousa Kakish ended the night with another spoken-word piece. Jewlery and art were also being sold to raise funds for the Empower Nepali Girls Foundation and iSanctuary, which sells jewelry made by human trafficking survivors. Aljawad ended the night by telling the audience that it’s an issue one should think of collectively. “The event really depends on how many people we have moved to take a stand against human trafficking and modern-day slavery,” Aljawad said.

KIMBERLY RODRIGUEZ / For the Daily Titan iSanctuary, a social entrepreneurship, sells jewelry made by human trafficking victims. It gives them an opportunity to make some income while getting back on their feet. dailytitan.com/detour

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A refreshing stop for those who enjoy a very hoppy IPA or fruitiness of a hefeweizen MAEGAN CASTRO-FLORES Daily Titan

Anaheim is known for Disneyland and the Angels. Tucked away in the colonial district of Downtown Anaheim is a gem, a beer brewery simply named Anaheim Brewery. Only open for a short time, the Anaheim Brewery is already becoming a staple for their fresh, local beer — which is brewed on site. Greg and Barbara Gerovac, owners of Anaheim Brewery, set out to bring back Anaheim’s famous beer that vanished when the prohibition hit in 1920, according to the brewery’s website. The brewery doesn’t offer that many beers

but they do offer six distinct beers on tap with two being seasonal. Below is a review of the beers sampled at Anaheim Brewery: Anaheim Gold - This was an amazing beer. It is a golden-colored drink that is light and goes down smoothly. This is the type of beer you could drink any day of the week. Anaheim Hefeweizen - This was another golden beer. It is typical to the traditional German style Hefeweizen, but you can definitely taste hints of banana in the brew. Sounds strange, but it is very refreshing. Anaheim Red - This is a caramel-colored beer and a bit heavier than the other previous beers. This was somewhat similar to the Jeremiah Red ale served at BJ’s Brewery. I almost think one has to develop a palate for this type of beer because of its full taste. Anaheim 1888 - This was my favorite beer out of all the samples. This one is based off the beer brewed in Anaheim in 1888. It has a copper color to it, so it’s not as light as the other beers. It has a similar taste to that of the most favored beers sold today.

Anaheim Old Pacifica IPA - I was told to “smell the beer first, and then take a sip.” Citrus flavors were abundant in this beer. Good beer, but not my style. Anaheim Porter - This was the last and darkest beer sampled. I thought I was going to be drinking a Guinness style beer, but I was wrong. It was a lighter tasting beer, which tasted a lot like iced coffee. It was really good. All the beers sampled had a clean and fresh taste to them. I can honestly say that I really enjoyed all the beers sampled, especially the Anaheim 1888. I gravitated to the Anaheim 1888 beer the most — maybe because it had a more popular flavor to it. The brewery has a patio outside as well. Tuesdays, between 5 p.m. and 9 p.m., Anaheim Brewery hosts Taco Tuesday. As the days are getting longer, stop by the Anaheim Brewery and eat a few tacos, grab some beers and enjoy a nice evening this summer. You won’t regret it. If you want to take home your favorite beer, pick up a six pack or even a keg for your next party. The brewery is located at 336 S. Anaheim Blvd.

I will be the first to admit that I was one of those people who was hesitant in jumping on the food truck bandwagon. However, let me assure you that these are not the food trucks of our fathers. The new food truck craze has taken Los Angeles and Orange County by storm. Food trucks offer unique (and delicious) foods to a wide variety of cult-like followers. Nowadays, if I see one of my favorite food trucks on the freeway, I hit the gas and follow them to their next destination. Trust me, I’m not a stalker. Food trucks offer food that you won’t necessarily find at the regular chain restaurant. (Move aside TGI Fridays.) Although you may have to cough up $4 for two tacos, they are worth it. Kogi, a local Korean BBQ food truck with a Mexican twist, is one of the most popular food trucks in Orange County. All you Kogi haters can go swallow a knife because I fell in love with food trucks because of my experience with Kogi. The short rib tacos, with their delicious sauce and spices, are to die for. Kogi’s menus have a plethora of different choices, from tacos, to its sinfully mouthwatering Kogi Kimchi Quesadilla, to sliders and burritos. Recently, food trucks have started to congregate in groups at local high schools (like Troy on Thursday nights). These groups of food trucks taunt the foodie with their abundance of choices. Too many good things to try, too little room in the stomach. This is why someone needs to come up with a portable fast digestion device, or maybe even a temporary stomach expander. I attend the local food truckgathering where trucks like Crepes Bonaparte, Sexy Burger, the Viking Truck and the Ragin Cajun Truck taunt me. What to eat, what to eat… Crepes Bonaparte offers a selection

of both sweet and savory crepes to satisfy the customer’s pastry desires. You can’t go wrong with their Nutella crepes. The spread itself is enough to part the clouds and bring heavenly music to the ears. (That’s an exaggeration. If it actually happens, you may have eaten something else…) The Viking Truck offers a selection of bratwursts and tots that give the customer a kick of manliness. The brats are crispy and tough on the outside, and soft and warm on the inside (much like a Viking, I’m assuming). If you can even fathom anything more you’d like on your delicious brats, they also offer a selection of six different sauces to dress up your Viking food. And not to mention, the brats (let’s just say portion sizes) are huge. (Insert: “That’s what she said” joke.) My favorite food truck for the time being is the Ragin Cajun. They were featured on The Great Food Truck Race and now they have made their way to my old high school (which, of course, happened after I graduated…). Its menu is not very extensive, but it’s so good. Ragin Cajun has shrimp po boy sandwiches with a side of red beans and rice with sausage (yes, it’s all mixed in) and a side of Gumbolaya. What is Gumbolaya, you ask? Gumbo mixed with jambalaya. Why had no one thought of this before? If Gumbolaya and shrimp po boys are not enough, Ragin Cajun also offers an array of unique sauces ranging from spicy garlic to chipotle, and everything else in between. It gets to the point where I get little containers of every sauce and just switch the sauce I use with every bite. There is a food truck for everyone, so, before you make up your mind to steer clear of trucks because you don’t think they have what you’re craving, think again. Now if you’ll excuse me, I have to track down the Ragin Cajun.

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May 9, 2012

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Highly regarded Angels struggle to win games Albert Pujols and others struggle to meet expectations for team MARK PAYNE Daily Titan

The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim’s 2012 season was one of the most anticipated in recent years by both management and fans. But so far this year, the Angels have not lived up to expectations and are off to one of the most disappointing starts in team history. The free agent signings of Albert Pujols and C.J. Wilson during the offseason led to many baseball analysts picking the Angels as the favorites to win the division and get to the World Series. But the team is in last place in the American League West with a 13-17 record. The worst part about the poor

start is the fact that its rivals, the Texas Rangers, are in first place and have gotten off to a quick 6.5 game lead. So what’s the problem? Well, there are several problems, but the first thing it needs to do is get rid of that horrible name. The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim? It’s a mouthful and a jinx. The team plays in Anaheim, so it should be the Anaheim Angels, pure and simple. There is no glossing over the fact that Pujols has been one of the biggest obstacles to the Angels getting off to a good start. He’s been like the elephant in the room that no one wants to talk about. He’s just too big to ignore. Pujols just got his first home run of the season Sunday after getting blanked in the first 27 games. At that pace, he would end up with around seven for the year. Not bad for a light-hitting shortstop, but not for one of the best

power hitters in baseball. The ugly numbers are there for everyone to look at. He’s batting a woeful .196 with an on-base percentage of just .237. He’s knocked in only seven runs and has just nine extra base hits. While Pujols is one of the Angels’ problems, he is certainly not the only one. The entire Angels offense is not scoring enough runs to win games. One of the biggest problems with the Angels offense is the lack of production from their $23 million man, Vernon Wells. His lack of production last year was one of the major reasons the Angels were never in contention in the division race. He is batting just .238 with only eight RBIs, and continues to be the biggest anchor holding back the Angels’ ship.

The Angels have only four players: Mark Trumbo, Torii Hunter, Kendrys Morales and Howie Kendrick who are performing up to acceptable standards on offense, but the rest of the team is really struggling at the plate. The team as a whole is hitting a dismal .246, and the Angels are simply not producing the runs necessary to win. They currently rank 23rd in the league in runs scored, not where they will need to be in order to contend for a championship. The Angels’ poor performance on the mound is another reason they are not performing up to their capabilities as a team so far this season. Although starters Wilson, Jered Weaver and Jerome Williams have pitched well this year and have a combined record of 11-3, the rest of the pitching staff has been awful, with only one victory to its credit.

Courtesy of MCT Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim first basemen Albert Pujols has struggled this season, hitting .196 with one home run. The Angels are in last place in the American League West division.

The entire bullpen has been especially bad, with the exception of Scott Downs, who has posted an ERA of 0.00 in 11 appearances so far this year. He has replaced the unreliable Jordan Walden as the team’s closer. The rest of the relievers have been terrible, costing the Angels several wins

this year after losing leads late in games. There is still plenty of time for the Angels to right the ship. But if they continue to perform poorly at the plate and if the bullpen doesn’t get their act together, the Angels will have no shot at winning the American League West, let alone a World Series.