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September 13, 2011

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Preview performing arts’ talent A guide to the fall season of theatre and dance performances JAMES BEAN Daily Titan

Just steps away from your afternoon chemistry class, the Cal State Fullerton Department of Theatre and Dance works day and night to bring stories to life in its eclectic set of on-campus theaters. This season is packed with familiar and not-sofamiliar stories that the actors, designers, writers and directors want to share with the world. Dead Man’s Cell Phone The first story on the roster is Dead Man’s Cell Phone by Sarah Ruhl. The play follows a woman named Jean who is eating at a café when a man’s cell phone interrupts her lunch. In a fit of fury, she confronts the man only to discover that he is dead. She answers his cell phone and finds herself swept into the man’s former life. “(The title) is kind of literal,” said Abby Hankins, a junior musical theater major. “The more you’re (in technology), the less you’re here in our world.” See THEATER, page 6

Veteran math professor awarded for excellence After 36 years, Martin Bonsangue knows how to make students’ experience with math positive LUKE CHERNEY Daily Titan

Martin “Marty” Bonsangue, this year’s recipient of Cal State Fullerton’s Outstanding Professor Award, hopes to change how people view math for the better. “Everyone has a math story,” said Bonsangue. “Everyone has a turning point with math, for good or not so good.” Bonsangue has been teaching at CSUF since 1992, but he started teaching junior high school math and music at La Puente Unified in 1976. “After 36 years in the biz, anyone under 40 is a kid to me,” he said jokingly. Bonsangue said his love of math began at an early age. “I remember being in kindergarten, with the

teacher asking us what two plus two was, and I answered four and she was trying to psych the class out. And she said, ‘Is it?’ I remember thinking, as a five year old, ‘Yeah, it’s four, with no question about it,’” he said. “Numbers always kind of felt comfortable to me.” The Outstanding Professor Award is the highest award CSUF gives to teachers. According to Mark Filowitz, associate dean of the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, the award is not just about teaching. It encompasses involvement in CSUF’s research and service programs Courtesy of Robert Tran as well. Bonsangue receives CSUF’s Outstanding Professor “That says you’ve excelled in all three areas,” Award from President Milton Gordon. said Filowitz. “It’s great to be recognized in one aspect, but this is the overall aspect. It’s pretty See MATH, page 2 special. There’s only one on campus every year.”

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Skillfull artist Rebecca Lipnisky opened her gallery titled “Chroma” at the Cal State Fullerton Exit Gallery Friday. Showcasing nine art pieces spanning over a year, the work was emotional and minimal, a combination that would make sense if you ever met Lipnisky herself. As she was dressed in all black and wearing horn-rimmed glasses, she revealed to the audience that her work was all about color. Lipnisky’s paintings were vivid, using different colors ranging from red, blue, yellow, green and black. Annie Compean, 21, an art major, was impressed by Lipnisky’s work, and said, “Her paintings are soulful and reflective.” The usage of color on her canvases was apparent and not overdone. She was precise and detailed with every section of her paintings. Lipnisky’s uncomplicated fondness toward color led her to open a brilliant show. In her artist statement, she believed that “color holds the power to evoke emotions, elicit sensations,

trigger memories, seduce, agitate, exhaust, relieve.” And that was only a taste of how the audience felt as they marveled at her artwork. As the art crowd was awed by her large canvases, many were amazed by her sensational artistry. “The hidden colors reveal new dimensions of emotion,” said Samantha Dowd, 24, an art major and president of the Fullerton University Artists Club. Lipnisky’s labors of love are all about the explorations of color, harmony, shape and tension between juxtaposing hues. A fine art student who is expected to graduate in spring 2012, Lipnisky articulated how color animates life. How could anyone live in black and white when there is vitality in color? Joe Devera, 28, an alumnus from CSUF, was highly impressed with Lipnisky’s passion toward color. “It’s a difficult thing in the art world to convey a high degree of human emotion and complexity in such an efficient manner,” said Devera. “And Rebecca’s show succeeds in that regard.” See ART, page 5

Weighing candidates Day-long interviews continue in search of a new University Police chief after a summer break

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CSUF Exit Gallery welcomes Rachel Lipnisky’s colorful “Chroma” art exhibit RACHEL MASOCOL

ANIBAL ORTIZ / Daily Titan Daniel R. Hughes, a former police chief of the Surprise Police Department in Arizona, answers questions in an open forum regarding safety, faculty relations and student education.

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Sinking past the horizon Sailing Club struggles to stay afloat at CSUF CHARLOTTE KNIGHT Daily Titan

What could a sports club with its own venue less than 15 miles away, easily accessible equipment and a knowledgeable adviser who is not asking for monetary compensation possibly be missing? Club members. This year, the Titan Sailing Club was cut from Cal State Fullerton’s Sports Clubs InterClub Council; however, the founding members are

determined to find a driven student with a love for sailing who will carry on the legacy. Arjun Cardoza, a CSUF alumnus who has been sailing since he was 8, started the club in 2008 and served as president until his graduation in 2010. The Titan Sailing Club was part of the SC-ICC for three years and had 20 members at one time, but See SAILING, page 3

A handful of individuals attended an open forum Monday to ask a candidate for the police chief position questions about safety. The forum was held in the Emergency Operations Center at the University Police station at CSUF at 3 p.m. and was part of a day-long process that interviews a candidate for the open police chief position. It is a continuation of a search that started in the spring semester, following former police Chief Judi King’s retirement. Major topics discussed during the open forum included faculty labor relations, safety, security, community relations and student education. “(The education of the students) is the reason we are all here,” said candidate Daniel R. Hughes during the open forum. Hughes appeared to have done some research and included why he wanted to join the CSUF community. “It’s an exceptional school,” Hughes said. “I look at the school as progressive. I want to be somewhere where it is going to be progressive.” During the open forum, Hughes talked about the importance of communicating with not only the CSUF community, but the outside community as well. “Public safety is not just arresting people, it’s crime prevention,” Hughes said.

Safety, he said, that includes policing the community and working with outside agencies. Hughes also said he believes officers offer an educational aspect as well as serving as safety personnel. “I think that police officers should be role models,” Hughes said. The college campus is the “perfect place” for students to learn ethical traits, Hughes said during the open forum. While there were no students present at the open forum Monday, students and the public are welcome to listen and ask questions at future events. Jennifer Faust, Ph.D., associate vice president for Academic Affairs, said there are people who really care about the process and know the importance of meeting with candidates. “I think that, symbolically, having the forum helps,” said Faust, not discouraged by the small crowd. Hughes has worked in law enforcement for more than 34 years. He served about 25 years as an assistant chief of police in Springfield, Ill. and about eight years as the chief of police in Surprise, Ariz. Hughes received his bachelor’s in labor relations from the University of Illinois, Springfield, and his M.A. in law enforcement and justice administration from Western Illinois University. The next open forum is scheduled to take place in the Emergency Operations Center at 3 p.m. Friday.

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Raising breast cancer awareness The Pink Ribbon Club kicks off its first meeting of the year Monday YURIKO OKANO Daily Titan

The Pink Ribbon Club, an organization based on fundraising and increasing awareness of breast cancer and its research, had its first meeting Monday. Five people attended the meeting, but PRC President Auriana Arabpour said most people could not make it to the meeting due to conflicting class schedules. Arabpour, a sophomore biology major, has been involved in the Pink Ribbon Club and the Pink Ribbon Club Foundation for more than four years and formed the club last semester. The next Pink Ribbon Club event is Race for the Cure and is scheduled for Sept. 25. The club will host a booth in Newport Beach to fundraise and increase awareness of breast cancer. Club members will be commuting to Newport at 7 a.m. In October, the club will be holding events such as Pink Booth and Mr. Pink. For Pink Booth, it will

CAMILLE TARAZON / Daily Titan Club leaders include Secretary Treasurer Jordan Wise, President Auriana Arabpour, Vice President Quinn Howard, and Historian and Publicist Eric de Jesus.

have a booth in front of the Titan Shops bookstore. Not only will the club raise funds for breast cancer research, but it will also try to increase awareness about breast cancer among Cal State Fullerton students.

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The money it collects will be donated to CSUF student scholarships, the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, the Pink Ribbon Club Foundation and the Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation.

The organization has three missions: to increase breast cancer awareness at CSUF, to create long-lasting friendships amongst club officers and members, and to host memorable social gatherings all in the pursuit

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“Thinking Queer” lecture series will explore the science of human sexuality and behavior RICK GOMEZ Daily Titan

Richard A. Lippa, a Cal State Fullerton psychology professor, will be the first of three professors to conduct a discussion in the “Thinking Queer” three-part lecture series this fall. His discussion, “Looking at the Longing for Male and Female ‘Swim-

suit Models’: Studies in the Category Specificity of Sexual Attraction,” is scheduled for tomorrow at 5:30 p.m. in Steven G. Mihaylo Hall, Room 1406. He has published some of his findings on this month’s issue of the Archives of Sexual Behavior, the official publication of the International Academy of Sex Research.

In an article published in July 2010, Lippa found studies that show the differences between men and women’s sexual attractions. After assessing 62 heterosexual men and 79 heterosexual women, Lippa found that “men tend to be attracted to either women or men, whereas women are more likely to show some degree of attraction to both sexes.” Lippa was also a research consultant for the 2005 BBC Science documentary Secrets of the Sexes, where he, along with other researchers, helped develop an Internet survey that focused on gender differences in areas such as mate differences and sexual attitude. Some of his findings include that among right-handed men, each additional older brother increased a man’s odds of being gay or bisexual by 15 percent and gay and bisexual men tend to have more siblings than heterosexual men. The second lecture of the “Thinking Queer” series will be Oct. 12 and will be presented by Melissa Hidalgo, a Scripps College professor of English. It will focus on Chicano masculinity. The final lecture will be presented Nov. 8 by M. Katherine Darmer, a Chapman University professor of law, and will discuss the topic of marriage equality.

MATH: Professor awarded excellence in math teaching ...Continued from page 1 Bonsangue’s philosophy is that math should be approachable to anyone. “Students know when a professor cares about them or not, or when they’re just blowing smoke,” Filowitz said. “Marty really cares, and it comes across, so students love him. They want to perform for him, so he generally raises the bar and students will reach that bar, because they want him to be happy with them.”

“What makes him outstanding as a teacher, researcher and scholar is a set of characteristics: his intelligence, his professionalism, his hard work, his sense of humor and his ability to communicate with a wide range of people, with a wide range of positions,” said David Drew, Ph.D. His protégé, Armando MartinezCruz, Ph.D., said Bonsangue made him feel included. “He is my faculty mentor. He refers to me as Armandito or as Tio Armando,” said Martinez-Cruz. “I think that he wants people to feel like part of the family. I find that especially different than with other people. There is

nobody in the department (who) calls me Tio Armando.” Bonsangue said he is always trying to connect with his students in new ways. “You think, ‘What’s the entry point?’ not just into this lesson, but for this individual,” he said. “How can I help this person step into the lesson where they’ll both be able to understand the concept and be willing to engage, be able to take a little risk? As a teacher you think about that all the time.” Bonsangue is currently in the middle of writing two books, a math book for parents and children, and one for junior high school students.

In the “big leagues” Broadcast alumna returns to inspire students JESSICA RUBIO Daily Titan

Irv Cuevas, a broadcast communications professor at Cal State Fullerton, invited Stephanie Miranda, a CSUF alumna, to be a guest speaker at his Tuesday afternoon class in the Pollak Library. Miranda graduated from CSUF in 2004 and has her B.A. in communications with an emphasis in journalism and a minor in English. Miranda’s career path has led her from the amateur market to KNBCTV in Los Angeles.

As a mentor for aspiring young journalists, Miranda will share her transition from the CSUF classroom to the “big leagues” of TV news, said Cuevas. Cuevas, a long-time newsperson at KABC-TV, certainly understands the effort and persistence that is required to be successful in the competitive industry. He is hopeful that Miranda’s life and experiences will motivate and inspire his students and the rest of the student body to follow in her footsteps.

DTSHORTHAND Libya’s New Prime Minister A former Washington State U.S. business economics professor has recently been named one of Libya’s newest high-profile leaders. According to BBC News, Libyan native Ali Tarhouni has been given the task to help reform Tripoli, the capital and largest city of Libya, after the recent fall of former Libyan ruler Moammar Kadafi. Tarhouni has taken the role as the temporary prime minister and is faced with the task of transitioning the government by first focusing on strengthening the capital’s security, running water, power, public services and gasoline. “Kadafi plundered the wealth,” said Tarhouni in a BBC News report. “I can’t believe some of the documents that I see, come across, how they managed the money of the Libyan people. It was just like their private bank or farm.” The new stand-in Libyan prime minister was named finance minister of the Benghazi Libyan opposition council. Tarhouni plans to hold Kadafi responsible for the “stolen public treasure,” which has been taken from Libya. Brief by Brooke McCall

Obama’s Jobs Plan Has a Catch The Obama administration released a $467 billion plan to pay for jobs Monday. The plan will change how deductions will count for wealthier taxpayers. According to the Los Angeles Times, the proposed plan will limit deductions for taxpayers earning over $200,000 and families earning over $250,000. Along with these deduction limitations, tax rules regarding carried interest will be changed to treat it as ordinary income, and the oil and gas industry will not receive as many tax breaks. Of the $467 billion plan, $20 billion will be set aside to ensure the jobs plan will be completely paid for. Jack Lew, director of the White House, said in an LA Times interview, “In order to invest in jobs and growth, we’re going to have to pay for it.” To pay for the job plan there will be $2 trillion in cuts, which the Obama administration will announce next week. Brief by Brooke McCall

Getting in Shape for Retirement The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Cal State Fullerton is hosting a free retirement boot camp Sept. 17 at CSUF. The boot camp, titled “Secrets of Surviving and Thriving in Uncertain Times,” will focus on successful retirement living. The free camp will run from 9:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. and is open to the public. The camp will provide free retirement information and resources from senior agencies. The one-day “crash course” will offer attendees free continental breakfast and a choice between two lunch options: a free, light lunch or a $6 allyou-can-eat lunch in the Gastronome dining pavilion. Parking on campus that day will be free. Located in the Ruby Gerontology Center on campus, OLLI offers intellectual, cultural and athletic events through classes, lectures, special events, travel and social gatherings. OLLI is committed to offering a “continued learning experience” for seniors by focusing its workshops on mind, body and spirit. While reservations are not required, seating is limited. To make a reservation call 657-278-2446 by Sept. 14. Brief by Brooke McCall

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SAILING: With few members, Titan Sailing Club is cut from Sports Clubs InterClub Council ...Continued from page 1 financial backing was cut in 2011. No one was willing to take leadership roles when President Dave Cooley and Vice President Alyssa Twitchell graduated in May. Without the founding members to advertise and spark interest in students who would consider giving sailing a try, the SC-ICC could no longer afford to cough up a portion of its budget to the club. Cardoza, who has his degree in business administration with a concentration in finance, believes the gradual decline in interest may have been a result of the $35 participation fee required to join a sports club, implemented on top of individual club dues for uniforms, equipment and/or facilities. “If someone is not too familiar with the sport and they want to learn, those fees can turn people away,” said Cardoza. “College students are looking to save money. If it costs them an arm and a leg, they won’t want to do it.” Dalin Heng, a finance major, agrees. “It depends whether … it costs me anything,” said Heng. “(It also) depends … if it was flexible for my time, and of course, joining anything depends on how much benefit I get from it.” Fabian Rojano, who served as club treasurer and ICC representative for the Titan Sailing Club during the 2010-11 school year, said despite the obstacles the club has faced, the rewarding experience you get from sailing greatly improves the skills and character traits that aren’t remotely related to sailing. “It helped me develop better hardworking skills … (and gave me) a new perspective on how to go out, figure out new methods and strategies, and helped me to meet and communicate with new people,” said Rojano, who graduated with a B.A. in radio-TVfilm in May. “The interpersonal skills and traits that I know from (sailing) can grow and (help me)

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Courtesy of Mark Nguon Arjun Cardoza (left) of the Titan Sailing Club mans the tiller as skipper, while Dave Cooley takes charge of the jib, the smaller sail, as crew.

later in the future, business-wise, work-wise and personality-wise.” In the past, the club would save money by carpooling to the Leeway Sailing and Aquatics Center in Long Beach, which has been very supportive of the Titan Sailing Club for the past three years, Cardoza said. Club members would learn the basics of sailing terminology, rules of the water and points of sail, which determines the boat’s course in relation to the direction the wind is blowing. Once they have the required classroom training down, they’re ready to practice in one of Lee-

way’s capri boats. Advanced members man CFJ boats in races,

When you’re sailing and racing, it’s a strategy ... If I make (a certain) move, I’m going to set myself up to turn my boat to take another boat’s wind. It’s kind of like playing chess. Arjun Cardoza Founder

which are a little less stable, but designed for speed. “When you’re sailing and racing, it’s a strategy,” Cardoza said. “You have to account for the wind and the other boats. If I make (a certain) move, I’m going to set myself up to turn my boat to take another boat’s wind. It’s kind of like playing chess.” There are about two to three races every semester; the most popular are during the spring in Santa Barbara, Newport, Mission Beach and San Diego. CSUF has competed against UCLA, USC, UCSD, UCI, Chapman and Cal Poly Pomona, among others, and Cardoza

is hoping to see his alma mater back in the water again soon. “I would even like to be an adviser for the club,” Cardoza said. “It’s just a matter of finding, ideally, a freshman or a sophomore (who) sails and wants to take a leadership position.” Anyone with questions regarding the sport of sailing can contact Cardoza at arjuncardoza@csu.fullerton. edu. Furthermore, students who are interested in resurrecting the Titan Sailing Club should schedule a meeting with the Club Sports staff by contacting Student Life Programs and Services at csufclubsports@fullerton.edu or at 657-278-7622.

Three presenters will speak at Cal State Fullerton today about the importance of female writers and the contributions made by Spanish women writers. The two-part lecture is titled “Convents and Women’s Education in the Early Modern World” and has been coordinated by Sigma Delta Pi in collaboration with CSUF Latin American studies and the Asociación de Alumnos y ExAlumnos de Español (AAEE). “The great contributions of female writers are overshadowed by male writers,” said lecture coordinator Juan Tavarez. Topics will range from a discussion about Saint Teresa Avila as a pioneer for female writers in the Spanish world to the theological importance of Sor Juana as one of the first female theologists (and one of the first recognized feminists) in the Americas. According to Tavarez, the works of these women are just as important as the writings by the men during that time; however, they weren’t taken as seriously as they are today because of the era in which they were written. The speakers will include Jeanette Solano, a religious studies professor at CSUF, Cal State Long Beach’s Lisa Vollendorf and Whittier College’s Doreen O’ Conner, who will deliver her lecture in Spanish. Tomorrow there will be a continuation of the same lecture, but with speakers Luis Aviles and Ivette N. Hernandez from UC Irvine. Students majoring in Latin American studies, Spanish literature and religious studies are expected to be in attendance. The first lecture will take place in Langsdorf Hall, Room 308 today at 6 p.m. and the second lecture will be in the same room at the same time Wednesday.

AROUND CAMPUS Today

Friday

ASI Productions: Pub Tuesdays Open Mic, Noon

Titan Rewards Program: CSUF Women’s Volleyball vs. BYU, 7 p.m.

The microphone is yours as a creative outlet. Share stories, poetry, songs or whatever you wish.

The Titans will face off against BYU.

Wednesday AICA: Multicultural Taste, Noon AICA’s Multicultaral Taste will hit the Quad with an array of free celebratory dishes from around the globe.

ASIP: Wednesdays Concert Series Featuring Twin Falcons, Noon Electro-pop trio Twin Falcons will visit the Becker Amphitheater to play a set.

Thursday ASIP: Pub Thursdays Concert Series Featuring Mr. Downstairs, Noon New pop group Mr. Downstairs is fittingly set to perform at the TSU Underground.

Association for InterCultural Awareness General Meeting, 3 p.m.

Saturday Titan Rewards Program: CSUF Women’s Volleyball vs. Utah State, 7 p.m. Utah State will challenge the Titans in a game of volleyball.

Sept. 21 ASIP: Wednesdays Concert Series Featuring Mo Dollas & Josh Lockhart, Noon Rap/Hip-Hop artists Mo Dollas & Josh Lockhart will perform at the Becker Amphitheater.

ASIP: Film Series Presents Super 8, 4 p.m. Curious about what gigantic beast was fighting to get out of the train boxcar in the trailer for J.J. Abram’s Super 8? Find out for free at this film presentation.

The Association for InterCultural Awareness (AICA) aims to raise awareness for and celebrate the multicultural members of the CSUF community.

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September 13, 2011

Looking for a Everyday applications of calculus celebrity idol MYLES CUPP

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Sex tapes, nude pictures, drugs and alcohol are just some of the negative things associated with today’s celebrities. Yet, stars like Kim Kardashian and Lindsay Lohan are still being idolized by young girls and adolescent boys coming into puberty. What kids and teens can’t see is that most celebrities in mainstream media don’t deserve to be put on such a high pedestal. In the old days, movie stars like James Dean and Marilyn Monroe were praised and looked up to for decades as these beautiful, perfect creatures. No one knew about Dean’s alleged alcohol abuse or Monroe’s addiction to prescription pills. Those were the days before the Internet hit Hollywood like a tornado. Nowadays everyone’s dirty laundry is aired on TMZ around the clock so with all the information we have now, kids and teens can surely find better idols. There are really no other two people who rode the sex tape fame train more than Paris Hilton and Kim Kardashian. For Hilton, the tape boosted her popularity and made her more of a socialite than she already was because of her last name. Kardashian, on the other hand, has made a living not only for her but for her whole family because of the infamous Ray-J sex tape. Don’t believe those tears you see on her reality show Keeping Up With the Kardashians either; Kimmy got quite a lump sum when she settled with porn distributor Vivid Entertainment, according to People.com. Kardashian has now built an empire and is worth millions for not really doing much other than posing for pictures and dating athletes. Conveniently forgetting that the whole world has seen her naked and that she is the “butt” of many jokes, Kardashian is giving young girls everywhere the

message that all it takes is one sex tape and you’re famous. Kim’s BFF Lindsay Lohan doesn’t have a sex tape, but she’s sure got everything else: drugs, alcohol and smoking. She sure is a triple threat. Lohan’s addictions have had her in and out of court, but she is just among the long list of celebrities who have abused drugs and alcohol. Nicole Richie, Robert Downey Jr., Courtney Love, Charlie Sheen and Mel Gibson have all been arrested while under the influence of a drug or alcohol. Some were arrested while driving under the influence, such as Nicole Richie, who drove into oncoming traffic – way to be an example to teens just getting their licenses. Most of the time, we see celebrities looking their absolute best on the big screen, walking red carpets and modeling in photo shoots. We want to be as skinny as them, have the same hair color and wear the same clothing. They look so happy in front of the camera – who would have known someone like Heath Ledger to be depressed and abusing sleeping pills. According to HeraldSun.com, Xanax, Valium and sleeping aids were found around his bed when he was found dead. Amy Winehouse recently joined the famous “27 Club” that includes talents like Kurt Cobain, Jim Morrison and Janis Joplin, all who died at the age of 27 allegedly because of drug-related issues. Even celebrities who give out a good message with their music are failing to be the right kind of idol for teens. Lady Gaga, who sings songs of acceptance and individuality, appeared at the MTV Video Music Awards with a drink in one hand and a cigarette in the other. With all the innovators of our time like Steve Jobs of Apple, Bill Gates and Google founders Sergey Brin and Larry Page, kids should not pick celebrities to idolize when they have so many other great choices.

There are numerous ways one can think about change. It might be the number of coins in your pocket. It could be that thing politicians promise but often find very difficult to deliver. Instead, let’s talk about the sort of change which goes on in nature itself and how we humans begin to appreciate what happens around us. It starts with the mathematical subject of calculus. Don’t worry, you won’t have to solve an equation to understand calculus or this article. “Calculus” is one of those words which often strikes fear and terror in the hearts of laypersons everywhere. I know it does because it once did to me too. Even though I knew I loved the sciences and endeavored to pursue them in college, I also knew they required a rigorous dose of hardcore mathematics. At the core of those mathematics was calculus with all its weird symbols, obscure definitions and the whole host of other scary words which go along with it. Examples are derivatives, integrals and the term “instantaneous rate of change.” Mark those last words, dear reader. I confess I struggled with my fellow students in the introductory courses. What did all this stuff mean? How were my classmates and I ever going to do it with the same fluidity and easy grace as my

teachers did? Homework and study certainly helped us to pass the tests, but what lasting understanding could we hope to obtain from slogging our way through endless formulas and rules? The answer lies in physics, aka the real world. Newton’s Laws of Motion, particularly Newton’s Second Law, relate the force on an object to the acceleration produced in the object. In other words, if you push an object at rest (let’s say your friend chilling out next to you) hard enough, it will begin to move with some acceleration. This action is by itself nothing special; the movement of something is part of the everyday human experience. However, that is what makes the action so important. The universe constantly moves; objects constantly go from rest to motion and from motion to rest. If your boyfriend or girlfriend never moved, then the universe would indeed be a very boring place to live. Try to imagine activities like sex, bowling, golfing or running without motion and you will find yourself thinking of a nightmarish Twilight Zone. So, given that things do change, how do we make sense of these shifts? How do we bring the universe down to our level so we can understand these natural physical processes of change? The answer: calculus. As I learned, calculus and the real world are related because calculus is a tool used to describe the rates of change of nature. Let’s go back to accelera-

tion. Acceleration is defined as the rate of change of velocity. It is a measure of how something going fast gets faster. Cars accelerate, planes accelerate, people accelerate. All these different situations are governed by the same physical laws and these physical laws are described by using calculus with its special language to handle instantaneous rates of change, how something gets faster at any given moment in time. Calculus doesn’t just describe the change in physical motion. It can also cover how fast wages change year by year, or how global temperatures change, or how space itself is expanding in the billions of years since the Big Bang. When the connection between calculus and the real world became so readily apparent to me, calculus lost a great deal of its horrifying impenetrability. I focused less on the seemingly obscure difficulties and more on why the subject itself was so important. In my case, it was a classic instance of missing the forest for the sake of the individual trees. Don’t let calculus intimidate you with its definitions and symbols. Those become far less challenging as long as you first understand what I missed for so long. Calculus is about how things change. Change is synonymous with the real world because the real world changes. Given that most of us live in the real world, calculus is simply a way to measure that which we already know intuitively. As the saying goes, “The more things change, the more they stay the same.”

Tobacco’s dirty secret exposed ALVAN UNG Daily Titan

You’re stressed. The soles of your sneakers slap against the concrete. You push the door gently with your shoulder and amble toward the counter. By now, it’s routine: nod and smile, politely say “hi” and pay as the clerk slides your cigarettes across the counter toward you. But when you look at that little red-and-white box of cigs, you notice something new. Something... nasty. Emblazoned across the top of the package is a deformed, blackened lung. You waste no time. Hastily, the cigarettes are crumpled and tossed into the trash. Now you know smoking kills. You retch as you imagine your lungs transforming, looking like charred meat left to rot. And all it took was that little label to convince you the surgeon general was right all these years, and

that you should finally quit smoking. How likely is that scenario? Last November, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposed 36 graphic images intended for use on cigarette labels. By June, nine images had been selected for use–the minimum required by the 2009 Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act. By September of next year all cigarettes labels are required to contain these images. Some of these pictures are benign: a man defiantly showing off his “I QUIT” T-shirt, a woman smoking while cradling her baby, a cartoon image of a baby in an incubator. The others are quite horrific. One shows an ugly-looking mouth, with discolored, crooked, missing teeth and a bloody crack in the lip. Another is a depiction of a blackened lung. And yet another one is of a man lying supine, his skin yellow where stitches

run across his chest. Each image has 1-800-QUIT-NOW slapped on it. Underneath these labels are one of many ubiquitous surgeon general warnings. “WARNING: Smoking can kill you.” Thanks. I had no idea. A video on the FDA website claims these picturesque labels are “the most significant changes to cigarette labeling and advertising in more than 25 years.” Yet, the FDA’s own published report disproves this claim. While the report states that many of the images had “a significant impact on beliefs about the health risks of smoking,” it goes on to state that “graphic cigarette warning labels did not elicit strong responses in terms of intentions related to cessation or initiation.” In other words, these labels made people feel really, really bad about smoking but did piss all to get them to stop. And really, isn’t that to be expect-

ed? Did the FDA really think people would stop smoking because of a little label? Sure, the labels can tear at you emotionally or gross you out, but they are just another piece of information ready to be ignored. Now, let’s clear the air on one issue: I don’t like smoking. I’d probably choke to death if I tried one, and I already have enough unhealthy habits. Plus, it smells bad. But I fail to see the point of these graphic labels. They are obviously bound to be lost with the rest of the anti-smoking dross peddled to smokers every day. Cigarettes can kill you. Do you think repeating this message over and over is going to get people to quit smoking if they haven’t already? So go ahead, smoke. You look really stressed out. Remember, though: According to the CDC, cigarette smoking kills an estimated 443,000 Americans a year. I’m sure you already knew that.

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Shopping malls and fashion centers across the world participated in the kickoff event, “Fashion’s Night Out,” for New York Fashion Week Thursday. As one of Southern California’s most prominent shopping centers, the Beverly Center made sure not to be left out of the festivities. The event featured fashion shows, celebrity appearances, massive sales, free desserts and Champagne throughout the mall. It began with an opening ceremony that included a pre-recorded speech from Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, who was originally supposed to be present at the event, but opted to be at President Barack Obama’s speech to Congress the same day. In addition to the mayor, celebrity icons Nicole Richie, host of the event, and Randy Jackson were in attendance and gave speeches to the attendees. Other speakers included Lisa Love, Vogue’s West Coast editor, and William Taubman, the chief operating officer of Taubman Centers, which owns, manages and leases the Beverly Center. The common thread of all the speeches was that the purpose of the event was not only to promote the newest trends to hit the runways for fall and winter, but also to boost the economy and stimulate the money flow within the industry and back to consumers. In her speech, Love said, “(Your) purchase is going to help someone somewhere keep their job.” Following the speeches, the event continued with a luxury fashion show that featured clothing from Macy’s, Pollitix and Traffic. Many trends that were present in all the lines included sparkle, fur and chunky wool knits for women, and

for men, dark colors, interesting collars and a vast collection of boots (think David Beckham street style). Throughout the mall, stores were having large sales and contests. Stores as commercial as Forever 21 and H&M to stores as high-fashion as Louis Vuitton and Yves Saint Laurent participated in the event. Party-goers of all economic statuses could snag some great deals and shop alongside one another – a sight that is rare, but endearing to see. One event in particular was at Bloomingdale’s, in which they partnered with NBC to promote the new fall comedy Whitney, starring Whitney Cummings and Chris D’Elia. D’Elia had some funny points about his own style of fashion. “My style? Yeah, I hope I have style … I’m a guy. I don’t really think about this stuff. Somebody called me a hipster the other day. Is that even OK? I don’t even know what that means,” he said. D’Elia went on to comment on his new show, premiering Sept. 22 at 9:30 p.m. “Well, (everyone’s) all really funny. Whitney and I are standup comedians, so it’s pretty cool that we get to play off each other. Plus there’s a live audience there, so there’s that energy that we get to feed off of as comics,” D’Elia said. Meanwhile at the event, shoppers made their own runways and most attendees sported blazers and heels to celebrate the night of shopping and fashion. For the most part, the men lacked in their attire, but the women brought their A-game. Most donned their sexiest dresses and highest heels, but some failed miserably in the category of style. One of the reasons why Los Angeles may get its bad reputation for street style is its large percentage of “hot messes” that walk the streets. As swanky as this event was,

DANIEL ZAMILPA / Daily Titan Stars from Fox’s hit television show, Glee,including Ashley Fink, Iqbal Theba and Josh Sussman, took to the stage at the Beverly Center to introduce the second fashion show, which included Forever 21. Fans of the show, otherwise known as “Gleeks,” attended the event, as well as fahion-forward shoppers who scoped out the fall/winter trends and large sales.

those criminals of bad fashion still made it out to salvage the most neon, ripped tights they could find and gulp down as much free Champagne as they could get their hands on. This isn’t to say that “beauty” and “good fashion” always equate to a pair of Christian Louboutin heels and an Elie Saab gown, but looking like someone just woke up definitely isn’t. L.A. is known as a laid-back city, but that doesn’t mean its fashion has to be. All in all, spirits were high throughout the night as credit cards were swiped and music bumped throughout the mall, giving everyone room to strut. It may have only been the Beverly Center’s second year partaking in the event, but as well as everything turned out, it certainly won’t be the last.

DANIEL ZAMILPA / Daily Titan Chris D’Elia, star of NBC’s upcoming comedy, Whitney, iced a cupcake courtesy of Los Angeles’ Magnolia Bakery at Bloomingdale’s to promote the show. Shoppers decorated complimentary cupcakes or indulged in custom-made sweets from the famed New York bakery.

ART: Lipnisky’s evocative paintings amaze art enthusiasts ...Continued from page 1 Lipnisky finds inspiration from artist Robert Rauschenberg and minimalist sculptor Richard Serra. One can see the influence of these two creative minds within Lipnisky’s work. Lipnisky revealed that what incites her to paint is the way colors communicate with one another and the feelings they can

provoke. She also stated that her process of creation is “fueled by intuition and visceral relationships with color, form and space.” Artists are brave at what they do because they show their raw feelings on canvas for the universe to see. For most students this is a baffling thing to do. Others would rather put their emotions on a Facebook status update, but not Lipnisky. She is an artist who

thinks outside the realms of what is known and examines things in a different manner. She explores the minimal approach to show that colors can extract thought from curious minds. True talent such as Lipnisky’s should not be missed. Her gallery is showing in Room VA 188 until Sept. 15. The Exit Gallery hours are Monday to Thursday, noon to 4 p.m.

Review: TV Fans say bye to bromance in Entourage CLARK PAGADUAN Daily Titan

The modern-day “bromance” is as simple as it is complex. It’s the way fellas pick on one another out of fondness and how moments of grand flatulence open a portal to enduring bonds. Sometimes, these seemingly meaningless moments string themselves together to compose an everlasting harmony. This camaraderie is the backbone of HBO’s beloved series Entourage. Entourage, set in Hollywood, is a show where brotherhood triumphs over all obstacles. This past Sunday, the eight-year run of the “Boys from Queens” came to its conclusion. The dramedy series had become HBO’s biggest show since The Sopranos. Entourage spawned a legion of fans (mostly men), many of whom

felt they were riding alongside the cast members in their mischievous pursuits. The antics of Vince, E, Turtle, Drama and Ari have left an enduring mark in the hearts of fans. With each culmination comes a moment of reflection. At the end of any long-running show, what immediately comes to mind is its legacy. As popular as it was, Entourage’s legacy is unclear. It heralds both admirers and naysayers. Some will say its legacy is that it could have been more than what it was, while others would point out that it was a show weakened by story flaws. Among those flaws, Entourage suffered from a lack of depth in its storylines and characters, which made it a burden to develop into a serious show. At times, it felt as if the writers were afraid to venture out and do something drastic. The show maintained a level of safeness and all efforts were made to remain there.

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Entourage is not about depth of story or character. It’s about how male friendships endure even when personal successes complicate things. During the series’ run, nothing tragic ever happened to the main characters to cause any lasting detriments to their friendships. At times, there would be an occasional inkling of a major conflict, but that’s all it would be. It’s as if good karma ensured everything was back to normal the next day. To make things more interesting, the dog-eat-dog world of Hollywood should have been more apparent in developing compelling conflicts between them. Life should have thrown them more lemons. Entourage is not about depth of story or character. It’s about how male friendships endure even when personal successes and failures complicate things. It’s about the strength of true brotherhood. When all is said and done, Entourage is a lesson in loyalty. It’s a show that every 20-something guy dreams of – a successful life where he can be with his boys. That’s what makes Entourage so dear to its fan base. If you’re expecting anything deeper than that, you’re missing the point. As Entourage came to an end Sunday, the greatest message to take away from the series resonates loud and clear: life changes, bros don’t. dailytitan.com/detour

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Hankins plays the dual role of “Other Woman” and “The Stranger” in the production, which is helmed by Marya Mazor, a Disney casting veteran and Yale graduate. Dead Man’s Cell Phone will begin its run Sept. 23 in the Hallberg Theatre.

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Chemical Imbalance Have you ever wondered how The Strange Case of Dr. Jeykll and Mr. Hyde would pan out if it were a comedy? In essence, that is the spirit behind Chemical Imbalance. “If Saturday Night Live did a send-up of Jeykll and Hyde, that would be my play,” said director Eve Himmelheber. In a production that advertises itself as “not recommended for children,” this dark comedy follows the original Victorian tale of the bipolar doctor, but with several hysterical twists. “It’s a lot of things rolled into one,” Himmelheber said. “It’s dry humor, a comedy of manners and a comedy of intellect. They poke fun at themselves.” By this, Himmelheber means that they poke fun at the entire idea of Victorian high society. “By the end of the show, there are bodies all over the floor and they say, ‘Let the maids clean that up,’” Himmelheber said. Chemical Imbalance will arrive in the Young Theatre Oct. 7.

Where: Space 15 Twenty Time: 6 p.m. Band: St. Vincent Where: Detroit Bar Time: 9 p.m. Artist: The Horrors

Where: Chain Reaction Time: 7:30 p.m. Band: Eisley

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Where: Greek Theatre Time: 7:30 p.m Band: Fleet Foxes w/ The Walkmen Where: The El Rey Theatre Time: 8:30 p.m. Artist: The Joy Formidable

Where: The Echo Time: 8:30 p.m. Band: The Moondoggies

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Where: The Echo Time: 8:30 p.m Band: P.S. I Love You Where: The Troubadour Time: 7 p.m. Artist: Lady Antebellum

Where: The Key Club Time: 8:30 p.m. Band: Dillon Francis

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A Prayer for Owen Meany The next play of the season is a very rarely produced adaptation of the novel A Prayer for Owen Meany by John Irving. According to director Patrick Pearson, the theatrical version has only seen the light of the stage three or four times. “I’ve looked everywhere, but to my knowledge it has only been done in London, D.C. and Denver,” said Pearson. The play (which was adapted by Simon Bent from the novel) reflects on the friendship between John Wheelwright and Owen Meany, a boy who fully believes himself to be an instrument of God.

This is, of course, the watereddown summary. “There are so many things they can’t put in because the play would be 18 days long,” Pearson said. “It explores faith,” said stage manager Abe Rodriguez. “It follows a young boy named Owen who is kind of small and scrawny.” According to Rodriguez, however, this doesn’t stop Meany from having big beliefs. “Owen believes that God has a purpose for everyone.” Directing the show is a rare opportunity for Pearson since the novel happens to be his favorite. “It’s not that often you get to read something and then years later direct the adaptation,” Pearson said. The Wedding Singer The final main stage production of the season is the musical adaptation of The Wedding Singer. Were you not aware that The Wedding Singer had been made into a musical? It has, and it was nominated for five Tony awards back in 2006. For those unfamiliar with the New Line comedy, The Wedding Singer follows the story of wedding singer Robbie Hart who must pull himself out of the ashes when his fianceé leaves him. Jordan Sidfield, a senior musical theater major, will play Robbie in the musical and will be tasked with filling the giant comedic shoes of Adam Sandler as well as matching the musical talents of the original Broadway wedding singer Stephen Lynch. “It’s a story about the underdog,” said Sidfield. “He’s not successful. I mean, he’s a wedding singer.” Lovers of the ‘80s would be hardpressed to find a better musical to wear their leg warmers to since much of the play spoofs that particular, absurd era of time. “The show is littered with ‘80s references. It’s a love letter to the ‘80s in the form of a grenade,” Sidfield said. The Wedding Singer will open in the Little Theatre Nov. 18. For more information about fall performing arts events, visit Fullerton.edu/arts/

Netflix prices inflate LUKE CHERNEY Daily Titan

Those who use the service Netflix are in for a steep surprise when they look at their bill this month. Effective as of Sept. 1, current Netflix customers will have to choose either to pay more for their combined unlimited DVDs in the mail and streaming Internet video service or cancel part of their service. For those not familiar with the service, Netflix is a website that legally offers users a multitude of movies and television shows to instantly stream on a plethora of platforms, including video game consoles and DVD players, as well as offering DVDs to rent in the mail. In addition to the recent price-plan increase, cable network Starz Entertainment has opted to let its deal with Netflix lapse until next February when the contract expires. Consequently, Netflix will lose streaming access to Starz recently released movies, according to a Los Angeles Times article. Even with these new developments, Netflix’s convenience continues to attract customers who like to stay home. Ilia Kemble, 22, a theatrical production and design major, said she prefers the service to going out. “I watch a lot of my TV on the Internet. Movie theaters are overpriced. DVDs fit into my budget.” She also liked that the service tries to tailor to a user’s individual experience by suggesting new movies based on movies you’ve seen before. “It picks movies you wouldn’t have thought of,” Kemble said. With the ease of at-home access, Netflix has amassed more than 25 million users in the U.S. and Canada. However, Netflix is spurring big changes in its service plans to accommodate current users and attract new ones. Previously, the all-you-could-watch service was $9.99 a month, but now Netflix has decided to unbundle the plans and separate the DVD-in-the-mail service from the Internet-streaming service. According to the Netflix website, the DVD service will now cost $7.99 a month for one disc at a time and $11.99 a month for two discs. Un-

limited streaming service will also cost $7.99. This is a 60 percent increase from what customers were paying in August. While the move may seem abrupt, the changes arose from the lack of foresight from Netflix executives. Jessie Becker, vice president of marketing, wrote on the Netflix blog, “Last November when we launched our $7.99 unlimited streaming plan, DVDs by mail was treated as a $2 addon to our unlimited streaming plan. At the time, we didn’t anticipate offering DVD-only plans.” “Since then we have realized that there is still a very large, continuing demand for DVDs both from our existing members as well as non-members. Given the long life we think DVDs by mail will have, treating DVDs as

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a $2 add on to our unlimited streaming plan neither makes great financial sense nor satisfies people who just want DVDs,” Becker wrote. Many people favor Netflix because of the convenience of not having to get dressed, leave the house, go to a video store and hope what you want is there. “It’s cool because you don’t have to leave your house,” said Christina Alabastro, 20, a communicative disorders major. While some felt the price increase may negatively affect some students, others felt the new plan worked out for them. “I only use the streaming service, so it’s actually cheaper for me. Now I just stream it on my Apple TV. It actually worked out better for me,” said Justin Harris, 27, a history major.

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Where: Saint Rocke Time: 9 p.m. Band: Murder on the 405 Where: The Glass House Time: 7 p.m. Artist: Sick Jaken

Where: The Troubadour Time: 7:30 p.m. Band: Hypernova

Saturday 9/17 Where: Gibson Amphitheatre Time: 7:15 p.m. Band: Ke$ha Where: Getty Museum Time: 6 p.m. Artist: Saturdays off the 405 w/ Surfer Blood

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When something is broken it needs to be fixed, and the music business is undoubtedly broken. Music sales continue to decline as technology allows listeners easy access to illegal downloads. As a result, artists have been forced to take creative approaches to selling their products to consumers. According to an article from CNN Money by David Goldman, sales have declined 50 percent over the last decade. “Total revenue from U.S. music sales and licensing plunged to $6.3 billion in 2009, according to Forrester Research. In 1999, that revenue figure topped $14.6 billion,” said Goldman. With statistics like these, artists are offering their music to fans in new and exciting ways. Bjork’s recent release, Biophilia, revolutionized the possibilities of music releases. According to music website Pitchfork.com, the album is offered as an “app album.” Each song comes with a specific app and includes interactive features that correspond with the music from the record. “For example, an app for the song ‘Virus’ features a virus attacking a group of cells, with an interactive game where you have to stop the virus from decimating the cells. The catch is, if you stop the virus, the song ends.

So in order to hear the whole thing, you have to essentially lose the game,” said Larry Fitzmaurice, a Pitchfork writer. Sean Bohrman, owner of Burger Records, a Fullerton-based record label, said in a perfect world, these steps could all be taken independently. “Bands should just be focused on making music, but everything is so easy to do,” said Bohrman. Although technology has, in some ways, been the Achilles’ heel of the music industry, it has allowed artists the ability to easily offer their music in creative fashions. With Radiohead’s digital album, In Rainbows and Nine Inch Nails’ album The Slip, fans were allowed to name their own price when downloading each artists’ newly released albums. Fans could pay nothing at all or choose an amount they could afford, or thought the artists deserved. It was a huge success for each band. There was no “middle man” to take a percentage of album sales, and it allowed the bands to interact directly with fans. In a time of economic hardships, allowing fans to download new music for free, and with the artist’s permission, was a great opportunity for bands to reach new audiences and to revolutionize the industry through technology. Philippe Andre, guitar player of Orange County’s Polaris At Noon,

said technology has numerous benefits when it comes to the music industry. “Technology allows artists to interact with fans through social media, blogs and advertisements,” said Andre. “This creates the potential to share upcoming music and information with an exponential amount of fans.” As for what the future holds, the possibilities seem limited. Charles Sharp, a Cal State Fullerton professor, teaches a course on the topic of popular music and sees the future of the industry as a D.I.Y. industry that is creatively approaching the business side of things. “It is always hard to predicate the future, but my guess would be the keyword in the music industry will be ‘grass-roots support’ – meaning that bands will have to develop close-knit supportive communities relying more on their own networking skills and the discriminating tastes of their fans as opposed to advertising and saturation of ‘hit singles,’ which has driven the mainstream music industry since it began,” said Sharp. “The mainstream industry will shrink, but conceivably.” He added, “One trend I have noticed that seems to be working very successfully is the pre-sale of recordings using sites like Kickstarter (a kind of micro-loan site allowing fans to donate small amounts to an overall project budget). This has also been used successfully to fund tours.”

Courtesy of Capitol Records Digital-friendly rock group Radiohead released their In Rainbows album with a “pay what you want” philosophy for music lovers. The album was well received by critics.

Witches, vampires, werewolves, oh my! Fantasy runs amok in Hollywood Fantasy genre infiltrates television and film industries STEVEN YUAN Daily Titan

What happened to the days when we watched television programs about daily life? The shows that we could all identify with and didn’t stray too far into the impossible are warming up the bench as a new genre has come onto the playing field. Although we’ll never forget the likes of Fez and Kelso from That ‘70s Show, fantasy-themed television such as True Blood, Game of Thrones and Teen Wolf have been sweeping the nation. However, are we seeing too much of it? A Time Europe magazine article Contact Us at dtdetourdesk@gmail.com

from 2002 defines fantasy as follows: “Fantasy envisions a society modeled loosely on agrarian medieval Europe, though with plenty of Vaseline on the lens. Anti-technology, anti-globalist, it’s a misty, water-colored memory of a way we never were. But if the vision is imaginary, the longing for it is very real.” Werewolves, vampires, witches and wizards – Hollywood film and TV writers seem to be merging those fantasy characters with story scenarios that people can identify with. Take the Twilight series for example – a girl in a contemporary high school falls in love with a good-looking vampire who is also in high school and loves her as well. A guy that can turn into a wolf loves her too, and his pack is in rivalry with the vampire folk.

The storyline makes real life seem bland, as it’s supposed to. Our imaginations can pleasantly run wild. It’s alright though because the plot encompasses a story of love, something we can identify with. “This fantasy trend is working right now and so it’s appealing to the audience that it’s wanted,” said Philippe Perebinossoff, a radioTV-film professor. Where are TV writers and producers getting all these ideas for television content? A lot of content is derived from epic novels such as Harry Potter, Twilight, The Lord of the Rings, The Chronicles of Narnia and others. These series already had a large fan base to begin with. The new medievalthemed series Game of Thrones on HBO closely adapts the storylines and is the title of the first book of

George R. R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire novels. If you don’t like what’s in right now, you might as well go join the Parents Television Council, contact some networks and advocate entertainment that doesn’t take your imagination to other worlds. “The idea behind television was that it was supposed to educate the public and bring culture into the home. These shows don’t do that,” Perebinossoff said. Heather Osborne-Thompson, a RTVF professor, pointed out that technology has made fantasy possible. “The popularity of those films, part of what’s driving that, is the technology to be able to represent the special effects. Fantasy is a genre that depends on being able to represent something that isn’t real as real,” she explained.

One thing is for certain. Fantasy shows and films are a hell of a lot more expensive than reality shows such as Jersey Shore on MTV. As Perebinossoff explained, advertising is key. So long as the advertisers keep paying the networks for advertising space, ratings will be up and the shows will go on whether they be fantasy or reality. Biology major and crime television enthusiast Rima Nandi believes the film Twilight started the whole vampire craze. “Girls probably find the vampires attractive. They like that whole love-story type thing that every girl wishes they could have,” said Nandi. The public likes fantasy. How long the craze will last? Who knows. “When you say too much, it isn’t too much if it’s working,”

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Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Solve a mystery by cleaning up messes and tying loose ends. Don’t get off the train until it has completely stopped. If you do, expect consequences. Better to stay home.

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Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Confer with your family. You’re attracting love and romance. A surprising development spurs you to new ideas. Choose for yourself.

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Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Jump into action. You can be especially creative in your work now. Be open for a pleasant surprise. You’ve got everything you need, so keep your money in your pocket.

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Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Clean up any misunderstandings with your partner to create shared goals anew. Think outside the box when confronted with any challenges. Get expert assistance.

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Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) It’s OK to question your purpose at this point in time. Don’t go against your core values. Encourage others to make bizarre suggestions. You’ll know when it’s right.

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Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) Romantic persuasion works for you now. Your community brings out the best in you. An argument is tantalizing, if you keep your sense of humor. Take notes for future reference.

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Cancer (June 22-July 22) Don’t be put off by first appearances ... things aren’t always what they seem. Keep your house clean to avoid upset. Travel later. Hang with friends when you can.

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Gemini (May 21-June 21) Schedule meetings today, and enjoy friends ... group activities bring rewards. Encourage someone else’s creativity. New opportunities unfold. Guard against jealousies, and share gratitude.

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Taurus (April 20-May 20) You’re inspired and you know what actions to take, so dive in. Work privately, and focus on completing previous commitments first. Unexpected brilliance results.

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Aries (March 21-April 19) With the moon in your sign, you’ve got the confidence to face any challenge. Consider seemingly crazy solutions that just might work. Take it slow, and finish up.

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September 13, 2011

NFL begins with crazy week one VAN JOHNSTONE Daily Titan

Week one in the NFL proved to be just what fans wanted, with exciting last-second finishes, surprising blowouts and former college stars making an impact with their new NFL teams. The NFL season started off with a bang Thursday night with the defending Super Bowl Champion Green Bay Packers outlasting the New Orleans Saints in a 42-34 thriller. The Saints marched down the field to tie the game with seconds left, but rookie running back Mark Ingram was halted at the goal line as time expired. Packers’ defensive stars Clay Matthews and Morgan Burnett were able to repel the former Heisman Trophy winner, sealing the win for the Packers and capping a wild finish to the best game of the NFL opening week. Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers picked up where he left off last season, throwing for 312 yards and three touchdowns. Not to be outdone, Saints quarterback Drew Brees threw for an impressive 419 yards and three touchdowns. The Saints defense, however, just had no answer for Rodgers and the high-flying Packers.

Packers Randall Cobb, who was a second-round draft pick out of Kentucky, ran a 108-yard kickoff back for a touchdown, tying an NFL record. Cobb also caught a touchdown pass from Rodgers in the first quarter, helping the Packers gain a much-needed edge over the Saints. The Houston Texans blew out the Indianapolis Colts, who were without Peyton Manning for the first time since he was drafted in 1998, 34-7. The Texans controlled every aspect of the game and handed the Colts the worst loss they have had since 2008. Texans running back Ben Tate, who was filling in for an injured Arian Foster, stole the show, dominating the Colts defense for 116 yards and a touchdown. The Colts had no answer on offense as quarterback Kerry Collins was harassed and badgered all day by an aggressive Texans defense. Collins fumbled twice, was sacked three times and could only muster 226 total yards of offense for the once-vaunted Colts offense. Unfortunately for Colts fans, Manning is not due back anytime soon. Last week the all-pro underwent a second neck surgery, which could force him to miss most of the 2011 season. First overall pick in the 2011

NFL draft Cam Newton had a record-setting day as his Carolina Panthers lost to the Arizona Cardinals. Newton set a rookie record, passing for 422 yards and two touchdowns as the Cardinals squeezed by the Panthers 28-21. With his team needing a touchdown to tie the game, Newton led the Panthers down the field to the Cardinal five-yard line only to be turned away a yard short on the fourth down. Newton’s 400-yard performance broke a 61-year-old NFL record set by Otto Graham of the Cleveland Browns. Kevin Kolb, who was also making his first career start for the Cardinals, had an impressive day, passing for 309 yards and two touchdowns. But it was another rookie, Patrick Peterson, who put away the game for the Cardinals, returning a punt 89 yards for a touchdown late in the fourth quarter. Patriots quaterback Tom Brady had a huge Monday night performance throwing for 517 yards in a victory over the Dolphins. Week one in NFL provided many highlights and lowlights for fans. The NFL lockout seemed like a distant memory after the first kickoff. Hopefully this will continue for the rest of the season as fans look forward to an exciting year.

Courtesy of MCT Brian Kelly has gotten off to a shaky start as Notre Dame’s second-year head coach. The Fighting Irish blew a 17-point, fourth quarter lead against Michigan on Saturday to drop their second game to start the season. They next play No. 15 Michigan State.

“Campus Huddle” and our love for Brian Kelly Notre Dame loses in last minute after leading big at Michigan ALEX JAICH

For The Daily Titan Courtesy of MCT No. 1 overall pick Cam Newton (number 1, white) had an impressive debut against Arizona. The rookie quarterback threw a NFL debut-record 422 yards, shattering Otto Graham’s previous record of 346 yards. Despite Newton’s brilliance, the Panthers still lost.

Week two was a weekend of great finishes. There was Auburn’s late goal-line stand, Arizona State and Iowa State’s overtime wins, and USC’s blocked field goal. All were great moments, but Michigan’s win over Notre Dame was an instant classic. Michigan quarterback Denard Robinson had an amazing performance bringing the Wolverines back from 17 down, but Notre Dame and its 0-2 start was the main headline. In each loss, the Irish had over 500 total yards. Impressive, but they came along with nine costly turnovers. Another problem is that the Irish defense gave up the big play. Robinson was held in check most of the game, but the fourth quarter turned into a Michigan track meet. Head Coach Brian Kelly, in his second season, has assembled a team that can get wins, but the problem goes beyond bad luck for the Irish. Notre Dame is its own worst enemy. Notre Dame football is synony-

mous with great tradition, a résumé of national championships and Heisman trophy winners. Recently, the Fighting Irish are synonymous with a poor image nationally. Losing seasons, fired coaches and losses in bowl games is the story since their last title in 1988. Image is the problem that the university has the least control on. Vegas and other sports books love when alumni and fans think Notre Dame will have a stellar year. The gullible fan’s pocket books empty and the losses add up. It creates unreasonable expectations for the players. Their fearless figurehead, former head coach and current ESPN analyst Lou Holtz, believes the Irish can run the table. Next week the Irish host Michigan State, a game they will lose. They also have USC, Maryland, Pittsburgh and Stanford on the schedule, all probable losses. Holtz represents the Notre Dame fans as well as any naive old man stuck in his own faded glory. Sophomore quarterback Tommy Rees is a viable option for the future, but in the past the model the Irish use to recruit skill positions is ineffective. They recruit high-character players from high school programs that are privileged and groomed for life after football. When it

comes to wins, it is a counter-intuitive model. Notre Dame has high standards academically, but they need to recruit the highly explosive athlete. He is not always located in the suburbs, but he is tough and hungry for success. The irony of their recruiting is striking. Skip Holtz, head coach of South Florida and the son of Lou Holtz, has many athletes from the rougher areas of the Sunshine State. South Florida moved the ball all over the Irish with its speed and power. Notre Dame has been criticized for prejudices against the black athlete, and its treatment of former Head Coach Ty Willingham, who is black, is still questioned. Future games are an unnecessary burden. Notre Dame along with USC and UCLA are the only schools that have yet to schedule a sub-division opponent. A win against that type of opponent to start the season would help carry their season past preseason praise. Notre Dame is independent and it refuses to join a conference, but if it did it would be easier to evaluate the Irish year to year. However, until it turns things around in South Bend, its performance comes up short on the field and to its loyal fans.

Volleyball Gets Swept in Opener

Neto and Maurer Lead in Victory

CSUF Drops Final Game of Tourney

Sophomore Bre Moreland’s 11 kills and 11 digs weren’t enough to beat Idaho as the Vandals swept the Cal State Fullerton women’s volleyball team Friday morning in the first match of the Montana Invitational. The Titans lost 3-0 (25-22, 25-19, 25-23) despite starting strong as senior Jennifer Edmond had six of her 10 kills in the first set. The first and third sets were neck and neck until the Vandals scored back-to-back points in late rallies. Senior Andrea Ragan came up with 37 assists and 13 digs for a double-double. CSUF freshman Amanda Yamate and Idaho’s Cassie Hamilton tied with a match-high 17 digs for Fullerton. Despite some good individual performances, the team committed 23 hitting errors and hit just .152. The Vandals hit .278 and out-blocked the Titans 9.0 to 2.0. Allison Walker and Alicia Milo combined for 25 kills and led Idaho to a victory. Walker had six of her 12 total kills in the third set.

Strong performances by junior Kayla Neto and senior Leah Maurer propelled the Cal State Fullerton women’s volleyball team to a 3-1 win against Montana University Friday night. The evening match was part of a day and night doubleheader and the victory evened the CSUF tournament record to 1-1 at the Montana Invitational. The Titans (4-4) displayed a dominant performance in the opening set, as Neto had six kills to put the team ahead 25-19. But the Titans couldn’t build off their one-set lead as tournament host Montana (3-4) took the second set comfortably, 25-20. The third set went back andforth as both teams were even at 22 points when CSUF ran off with three straight points to take the set and put them ahead. The fourth set was more of the same as the two teams were locked at 21 points before the Titans reeled off four straight points to take the set and the match. Neto finished the night with a match-high 21 kills, four blocks and Maurer added 10 kills and seven blocks of her own in the victory.

Although the Cal State Fullerton women’s volleyball team didn’t win the Montana Invitational, a quick look at the statistics from the game Saturday has a different story to tell. The Titans seemed to dominate statistically in this match, but couldn’t get the most important aspect of the match: the win. The Titans out-set South Dakota (61-42), out-dug (8064), out-blocked (11.5-9.0) and out-hit (.199-.166) the Coyotes, but in a crucial third set the Coyotes executed six kills and hit .273. In all other sets, the outcome was decided by five points or less. The serve proved to be a small issue after the Titans committed 15 receiving errors, the last of which tied up the fifth match at 14-14. The Coyotes then ran three consecutive points, ending the match. Next weekend, the Titans will face off against BYU and Utah State in their 2011 home openers. The Friday and Saturday matches will begin at 7 p.m. at Titan Gym.

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