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9/11 ceremony hits close to home Freedom’s Flame Foundation travels across the nation with remnants from attack BROOKE McCALL Daily Titan

A motorcade holding a damaged New York City fire truck and 17.5 tons of steel from the World Trade Center came to the Nixon Library Monday morning to mark the 10year anniversary of 9/11. People from all over the county donned patriotic colors to commemorate 9/11 in Yorba Linda, where they could see and touch pieces of American history. The remnants were brought by Freedom’s Flame Foundation, a nonprofit organization that has been showing the fire truck and steel to various cities across the U.S. since 2002. The motorcade traveled across the country in 11 days and passed through 14 state capitals. The journey began in New York City and ended in Rancho Cucamonga, Calif. People who attended the event said the World Trade Center steel embodies more than metal. “In that steel and on that fire truck are the remains of people who gave their life that day. That’s why it’s not just steel and not just a fire truck, it’s very important to remember that,” said Dennis Spout, founder and chair of Freedom’s Flame Foundation. WILLIAM CAMARGO / Daily Titan Many who attended the ceremony felt as though the steel represented the remains of people who died in the attack. The motorcade has traveled through 14 capitals on its way to Yorba Linda.

See 9/11, page 2

iPads given to faculty

Tablets are distributed to improve cost efficiency and sustainability

BROOKE McCALL Daily Titan

Paper consumption at Cal State Fullerton, which includes printing, copying and distribution, can add up to $1.6 to $2 million every year. Amir Dabirian, vice president for Information Technology at CSUF, and a division of IT are using tablet technology in an attempt to increase efficiency on campus. “The campus is committed to sustainability and we want to reduce printing for both cost and sustainability,” said Dabirian. After researching several tablet models, the Apple iPad was selected. Last October the IT Department deployed 200 iPads to a group of faculty and administrators to test. After the three-to-four-month trial period a survey was conducted, and according to Dabirian, the results were very positive. “Over 90 percent of the people thought it was a great productivity tool,” Dabirian said. The survey also concluded 67.4 percent of the respondents used specific applications for note-taking, which reduced their paper and printing consumption. After analyzing the costs of buying paper, copiers and printer cartridges, the IT Department found using tablets would be much more cost effective. “This technology can reduce 30 to 40 percent in our paper consumption,” Dabirian said. IT began distributing iPads across the campus in May 2011. “I’m very happy with the rollout. I’m thrilled! I wasn’t expecting it,” said Melinda Blackman, Ph.D, a psychology professor at CSUF. Blackman said the iPads have been a great addition and has noticed everybody has their iPad during faculty meetings. The iPads are an addition to the laptops that are provided to faculty members. In the past, faculty

members would receive a new laptop every three years. Now that faculty members receive iPads as well as laptops, they will only receive an updated laptop every four years. According to Dabirian, this will save thousands of dollars. Recipients were provided with the 16 GB iPad 2 with 3G, equipped with a software package, a stylus and a case. The iPads cost the university $700,000. This was funded by the university budget, Dabirian said. A cost analysis of the deployment concluded that in a year the univer-

The bottom line is we want to have more money to educate our students, and if there was no cost savings to this we would not deploy [the iPads]. Amir Dabirian Vice President for IT

sity would save $730,000 from the reduction in paper consumption as well as from savings in the faculty Laptop Refresh Program. “The savings alone would pay for (the iPads) and bring more efficiency and more productivity. That’s what my excitement was, because it actually produces hard dollars that the university could use for other things,” Dabirian said. The iPads were only distributed to those who are “iPad eligible.” This means only full-time faculty, staff and administrators were eligible. All iPad recipients were required to participate in a training session. The training consisted of prepping the device, adding the applications and training in all the applications. This was then followed by in-depth training on how to use the device effectively in the smart classrooms, in meetings and how to file share.

Juan Ryusuke Ishikawa, Ph.D, associate professor of Spanish and Portuguese, believes the iPad has been a positive addition to the campus. “Communication-wise, I’m much more accessible. Contact with students has become easier,” said Ishikawa. Although the iPad has helped Ishikawa communicate with students and work on the go, he explains that as a Spanish professor, the iPad does not support the typing of accents or other Spanish characters. Dabirian and the IT Department said they will continue to look into new technologies that can make the university more efficient for students, explaining that technology is evolving and changing our education system, and becoming a norm in our everyday lives. “The university strives to be a technology leader. The faculty have iPads in their hands in order to use the latest technology in a learning environment,” Dabirian said. Blackman added that she has seen the iPad rollout most effective when it comes to grading graduate students theses. “Each thesis can be from 50 to 200 pages,” she said. Students now email their thesis and during their presentation, professors can scroll through the document on their iPad instead of being handed a thick stack of papers, Blackman said. Currently, the IT Department is exploring an expansion to the services in the iFullerton application. Within the next year they are hoping to be able to allow students to register for classes through their mobile device using the iFullerton app. “I think it’s important to put out there that we are not adding cost to the university. The bottom line is we want to have more money to educate our students, and if there was no cost savings to this, we would not deploy it,” Dabirian said.

CAMILLE TARAZON / Daily Titan An equality sticker on the back of a parked car near Cal State Fullerton represents today’s acceptance of homosexuality.

New minor supports change CSUF educates students by adding queer studies minor STEVEN YUAN Daily Titan

Today’s societal norms are nowhere near where they were 50, let alone 10 years ago. Different ethnicities, religions and behaviors have merged and of the most taboo, sexual preferences are becoming universally accepted as negative stereotypes are removed. A transformation that once seemed like an insurmountable feat for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered (LGBT) community, the LGBT community is now surfacing and gaining rightful equality. Magazines like Out, festivals and organizations celebrating gay communities, and television programs addressing homosexual issues, characters and love affairs are becoming prevalent, proving our culture’s adaptation to new ways of thinking. See NEW MINOR, page 5

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September 7, 2011

9/11: Freedom’s Flame Foundation commemorates 9/11 ...Continued from page 1 The Ladder 152 Fire Truck served at ground zero for more than six months after the 9/11 attacks. The piece of steel contains segments from the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, the American Airlines Flight 77 crash site in Washington, D.C., and the United Airlines Flight 93 crash site in Shanksville, Pa. “Those are artifacts of one of the most tragic days in the history of this country, but also remember that those are also remembrance of some of the bravest individuals that this country has ever witnessed,” Spout said.

While visiting the site of the Pentagon where American Airlines Flight 77 had crashed, Kevin Hoyt had the opportunity to handle a piece of the plane. “I was actually handed pieces of the Pentagon and Flight (77). You could still smell the jet fuel on it. It was very, very strong,” said Hoyt, the chair of the board of directors for Freedom’s Flames. Fullerton resident Mary Ann Loomis, an attendee at the event, said she knew someone who died on 9/11. “We are all going to die, but it’s the way you die that makes a difference. That’s what made this event (the motorcade) so special,”

said Loomis. The commemoration of 9/11 at the Nixon Library will continue this week until Friday. There will be a daily presentation at 10:30 a.m. featuring members of the Armed Forces and 9/11 first-responders sharing personal accounts and stories. The event will conclude Sunday with a presentation from a military honor guard 9/11 survivor and first-respondent fireman Joe Torillo at 11 a.m. The damaged Aerial Ladder 152 Fire Truck and 17.5 tons of World Trade Center steel will be open to the public and free to view outside the Nixon Library until Sunday.

WILLIAM CAMARGO / Daily Titan Firefighters and Orange County residents pay their respects to 9/11 remnants in Yorba Linda.These include a fire truck that served at ground zero and steel retrieved from the wreckage of the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, American Airlines Flight 77 and United Airlines Flight 93.

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University to harness pride

Enjoying Labor Day

STEVEN YUAN

Organization unfazed by noose threat

School officials are looking for ways to raise money for projects like renovating the recreational fields and Titan Gym

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Organized by the Cal State Fullerton Philanthropic Board of Directors, Harnessing Titan Pride is a new fundraising initiative that is planned to raise over $8.45 million for the College Town project and the renovation of Titan athletic amenities. The primary aim of the initiative is to showcase the school’s academic and athletic success by investing in a series of campus development projects that will strengthen the bonds between students, alumni and the broader community. The initiative will raise funds for the long-term development of College Town, new signage around campus, renovations to the recreational fields north of the Titan Gym, renovations to the Titan Gym and the addition of a Hall of Fame inside the Titan Gym to honor athletic accomplishments. According to an article in Titan Magazine, the renovations to the Titan Gym will cost $5.25 million, $2.8 million for the recreational fields and $400,000 for signage. So far no funds have been raised since the initiative has just been launched, but discussions are in progress, according to Dianna Lo-

pez Fisher, executive director of Alumni Relations. Fisher is overseeing the initiative with the responsibility of rallying a task force of key students, alumni and foundation members to work as a team in securing private support and public-private partnerships. “We have identified several potential private and public partnerships and are in discussion regarding contributions to assist in moving the Titan Pride initiative forward,” said Fisher. “As we raise dollars we will incorporate portions that make sense. The new residence halls are open and more students are living on campus, so we are looking to advance the repairs to the fields as quickly as possible.” Renovations to the athletic facilities have been Director of Athletics Brian Quinn’s dream. As a large contributor to the development of the athletic facilities, Quinn plans to have the grass on the recreational fields replaced with artificial turf, new lights, new fencing and a jogging track. For the Titan Gym, Quinn has designed new locker rooms, coaches’ offices, a concession and ticket area inside the foyer of the gym, and a Hall of Fame. He also plans to construct a

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Tuffy the Titan statue in the courtyard between the Titan Gym and Student Recreation Center. “We’re trying to find donors, trying to find the right people. I’ve got one in mind, but I can’t divulge any of that,” said Quinn. Jay Bond, associate vice president for Facilities Management, said the signage portion of the project will be completed next spring. The Titan Pride project includes areas that are not on campus as well. Part of Nutwood and Commonwealth Avenues are the focus for College Town, a 60-acre area of pedestrian-friendly civic and public spaces. It will require the collaboration and contributions of CSUF, Hope University and the city of Fullerton, according to Fisher. The project could be completed as soon as 2013. Phillip Merlino, 22, a music and communications double major, sees himself as a philanthropist in the future. “Right now I’d invest in off-campus parking since the whole parking situation is a mess, however in the future I’d like to contribute to the Music Department,” said Merlino. Sean Bors, 24, a cell and developmental biology major, spoke of

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The Flinstones and Richie Rich. “We are going to be showing some clips, some of our work, we are going to be talking about how we got into the business, how we survived with many ups and downs and the Hollywood journey.” Jennewein hopes his presentation will be entertaining yet informative by discussing comedy techniques and reaching out to students of all disciplines. The final guest artist for the RTVF Department will be Sept. 30, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Recital Hall with Michael Earl, writer, director, musician and master puppeteer. Earl, who is known for his puppeteering with the Muppets, will teach audience members about TV and film, how difficult getting into the industry is and help students gain a better “appreciation for what the Muppets do.” The Music Department is welcoming composer Paul Chihara Monday, Nov. 17 at 2 p.m. in the Recital Hall, as well as Conrad Pope, who orchestrated the music for the Harry Potter series. Lamb, from the Visual Arts Department, is inviting Steve Hickner, a director in animation and art who worked on the Prince of Egypt, Antz and Shrek 3-D, who will present in mid-October. In an effort to bring three departments together and give the CSUF community and students an opportunity to understand how the entertainment industry works, Selbo and her team have made their dream a reality.

The OC Labor Federation (OCLF) held its annual Labor Day Rally and Picnic at the Santa Ana Zoo Saturday. This year’s picnic came at a challenging time for OCLF, which is currently negotiating labor contracts. Ninety labor unions in Orange County are represented by the OCLF. Not only was the looming threat of a strike hanging over the festivities, but early Friday morning a noose was discovered outside the Orange County Labor Federation building at 309 N. Rampart St. in Orange. It is still unclear whether the noose was directly related to the negotiations currently underway. While he reiterated that the OCLF is still unsure if the crime was related to the strike, Chirag Bhakta called the hanging of the noose a “heinous and ignorant crime.” Bhakta, a Cal State Fullerton alumnus, is the mobilization and research coordinator for the OCLF. “We weren’t fazed by it. If anything it made us more devoted to our work. You know you’re doing something right when people on the extreme side don’t like you,” said Bhakta. Since he was hired by the OCLF two months ago, Bhakta has become a passionate proponent of the labor movement in Orange County. He encourages students to be educated on the history of labor unions and what they have done for the working people, something that he feels is a very foreign concept to the current generation. “We’re always going to get people who disagree with what we do, but we’re not just working for union members but for all working people,” said Priscilla Luviano, communications director for OCLF. “The Orange County labor movement is standing strong. With all our contract fights we know that we will continue to fight with any obstacles we face.” One of the major contract disputes currently being negotiated is between the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 324 and major grocery store chains Ralphs, Albertsons and Vons. They are currently in their eighth consecutive day of negotiations with a federal mediator and have yet to reach an agreement regarding the potential loss of health care insurance for 62,000 grocery store workers. “We are committed to stay at the bargaining table until we reach a conclusion, whether that means we get a contract or are out on strike,” said Rick Eiden, executive vice president of the UFCW Local 324 and president of the Orange County Labor Federation. According to Eiden, intimidation tactics are also in full swing amongst the chain stores. Employers have put up posters stating that they are accepting applications and have threatened to close stores. Albertsons even said a strike might mean the end of the company altogether. These are common intimidation tactics used to hinder workers from striking, Eiden said. Eiden added that the case of the UFCW is only as strong as the workers who support it.

and Facilities. “The ones that are important, at least for students, are Academic Excellence and Student Success,” Martinez said. “They directly impact students and what they get.” Once the Strategic Planning Steering Committee creates a final draft of its plan in October, it will be sent to President Milton Gordon for approval and then handed over to the WASC. The first draft of that document was made available to students online when it was drafted Aug. 12, 2011. Since then, the committee has been seeking direct feedback from students. “The Steering Committee is very much engaged in hearing from all the students,” said Ryan Alcantara, associate vice president for Student Affairs and co-chair for the Strategic Planning

Steering Committee. “We want to have full discussions. We’ve scheduled open forums (so) the whole campus community has an opportunity to discuss the document if they wish with members of the student community and to certainly give their input via the website.” There are two open forums for students to discuss their thoughts on the Strategic Plan draft this week: Wednesday at 3 p.m. until 5 p.m. and Thursday from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. “It’s been exciting to be involved in the process,” Alcantara said. “I’ve worked on campus for 14 years now, so I’ve gotten experience on campus and I love Cal State Fullerton and in that respect it’s exciting to be part of something that helps shape the direction of the campus.”

BRIAN YAMAMOTO / Daily Titan The Titan Gym is one area on campus being looked at for renovation under a new fundraising initiative called Harnessing Titan Pride, which plans to raise more than $8.45 million.

the outdated McCarthy Hall as a future donation possibility for him. Brendan Pullan, 21, a finance major, would like to invest in the Langsdorf or Humanities Buildings, however as a future philanthropist he would donate money for anything. “It seems appropriate to give back to the school for giving me an education,” said Pullan. While timelines for the renovations have not been set, Fisher said

the fundraising initiative will move forward as one entity. The initiative appeals to everyone and that it is not just about repairing or enhancing areas on campus. It’s about further developing the new face of the campus, Fisher said. “Titan Pride and the results of this initiative will create greater visibility to existing opportunities and provide CSUF the environments to offer more,” Fisher said.

Professionals to speak at CSUF

Students welcomed by RTVF Department to attend lecture series

JESSICA RUBIO Daily Titan

Three Cal State Fullerton departments have combined forces to bring professional screenwriters, producers, animators, musicians and editors from Hollywood to CSUF. This cross-departmental project is called the Distinguished Speakers Series, Film As A Collaborative Art. The two-part project involves a class designed for radio-TV-film, visual art and theater students, and a series of entertainment professionals presenting to the CSUF community. The project will begin Friday and will be free admission. The idea started in fall 2010 when Jule Selbo, a RTVF professor and professional screenwriter, wrote a grant with Pamela Madsen, a professor of music composition, and then asked Dana Lamb, Visual Arts Department chair, and Bruce Goodrich, Department of Theatre and Dance chair, if they would like to participate in a cross-department class. “Everyone was very excited,” said Selbo. “Especially our field, film, uses music, it uses visual, it uses actors, it uses directors, it uses writers, so we wanted to get all those various students together to do projects together.” Selbo and Madsen submitted the grant to President Milton Gordon’s Mission and Goals Grant in hopes that they could use the money to invite Hollywood professionals to share their expertise with the campus community during the Distinguished Speakers Series and also

serve as mentors to the new crossdepartment class. Last spring, Selbo and her team learned that they received a $25,000 grant from the president and immediately pushed forward with their plans. While the three departments organize for this semester, the crossdepartment class will be forming production groups, attending all of the lectures, receiving guidance from the invited guests and working on five to eight projects together. “It is a culmination of a twosemester class,” Selbo said. “So a composer will be put together with a director and an animator and a screenwriter and an editor depending on who wants to do what.” The Distinguished Speakers Series, Film As A Collaborative Art, which is free and open to the public, will officially kick off Friday in Steven G. Mihaylo Hall 1303 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. with Keir Pearson, a screenwriter, editor and producer known for his work on Hotel Rwanda in 2005. Pearson will be the first guest speaker welcomed by the RTVF Department. The next presentation will be with Jim Jennewein, screenwriter and novelist, Scott Alexander, screenwriter, director and producer, and Andy Guerdat, screenwriter and producer, Sept. 23 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in SGMH 1303 and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Recital Hall in the Clayes Performing Arts Center. “The three of us are going to be to be talking about film and television comedy,” said Jennewein, known for his screenplay credits in

Student input sought University seeks feedback for planning WES NEASE Daily Titan

Students seeking their degree at Cal State Fullerton amidst the turmoil of the state budget crisis now have a chance to directly address the value of their degree and the development of the university through the recently appointed Strategic Planning Steering

Committee. In order to remain an accredited university in the state of California, CSUF must complete a re-accreditation process every 10 years. This process is conducted and run by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). This accreditation is vital for the university to continue providing diplomas to graduates and ensures that the university is providing students a quality education. “They accredit so that we can all get our degrees,” said Megan Martinez, ASI chief administrative officer and one of the two students on the Strategic Planning Steering Committee. “They do it every 10 years ... (The university) realized that we needed something more concrete that we can go off of, so they created this idea of drafting a strategic plan.” The Strategic Planning Steering Committee was formed at the end of the spring 2011 semester to provide an organizational body to address feedback that the university has been collecting since fall 2009. “It’s a group of people from all over the university that come together and decide the plan for the next five years,” Martinez said. Currently, the draft focuses on five different strategic themes: Academic Excellence, Student Success, Intellectual Climate, Capacity Building and Human Resources, and Technology

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September 7, 2011

Restaurant health

Grand Strategy

CHARLOTTE KNIGHT

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Allergies are irritating little buggers. Expect a sneezing fit accompanied by a windy forecast. Don’t be surprised if your neighbor’s pet gets up in your face to shower you with love and affection and your eyes start watering. If your hands develop an itchy rash after putting on latex gloves, I hope you and your partner have an equally effective contraception plan. However, as a food worker, the last thing I want to see is your helpless body writhing on the floor because your throat closed up from a peanut. I’ll never forget when an angry customer demanded to speak to one of my managers at work because he had found a chopped peanut in his cookie dough ice cream. “My son is highly allergic to peanuts!” the customer snapped at her, showing her a peanut that somehow had gotten mixed in with the fattening treat. “You’re so damn lucky I caught this before he ate it! If his throat closes up, I’m coming back for you guys!” With that, he stormed off. Normally, while the possibility of a lawsuit would definitely concern my manager, she brushed it off because he would have had no case. The customer gave no indication that his boy was allergic. That doesn’t make it our problem. Fortunately for all of us, he never came back threatening to sue. Don’t you just love a happy ending? Now, allergies are the bane of every food worker’s existence. We have to thoroughly sanitize every cooking utensil and check food labels for any chance of contamination from the manufacturer. We may even have to open fresh containers to maximize your safety. And while our allergenprone customers appreciate the effort, it is still a long, monotonous

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“America in the 21st century” “It is from their foes, not their friends, that cities learn the lesson of building high walls and ships of war. And this lesson saves their children, their homes and their properties.” Aristophanes

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Courtesy of MCT Direct Nuts and other substances that people are commonly allergic to can sometimes slip into food accidently. Restaurants must be extra cautious or may face a huge lawsuit.

process on our end. So it’s a waste of everyone’s time if we have to repeat the process for every single order unless someone gives a fair warning that they have an allergy of any type. What some people don’t realize is that there is never a 100 percent guarantee. Let’s use the good old peanut as an example, which happens to be one of the most common types of food allergies, next to milk and shellfish. By law, the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act requires companies to indicate the presence of peanuts in whatever food they manufacture, but it does not require them to indicate if their product was assembled on a line or in a facility that processes peanuts. Many do so as a courtesy, but it is not a requirement. Your food worker’s duty is to inform you of any products that contain peanuts or may contain traces of peanuts. If they were careless in reading the food label and you went into an anaphylactic shock because your French fries were cooked in peanut

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oil, then yes, that is very much the food worker’s problem. Sue them for all they’ve got. However, if you have an allergy so severe that you’re legitimately fearing for your life, don’t hold up the line telling me, “I don’t want to die! I don’t want to die! I don’t want to die!” and then demand to know why it’s taking so long to get your order out. (True story.) It’s taking a good extra five minutes because we don’t want you to die. Duh. But quite frankly, if you’re that paranoid about it, don’t go out to eat. Buy your own food. Make your own lunch. Because in some cases, through no fault of the restaurant, there is no guarantee. We do whatever we can to ensure that you can enjoy your food safely without having to worry about developing a reaction. It is your duty to inform us of your allergy, and it is our duty to bring possible threats to your health to your attention. Use your best judgment, make the final call and we will continue to go on with our shift acting as your bitch until you leave our establishment. Just remember that ultimately, the only one responsible for your life is you.

A large portion of the planet’s population lives in constant fear: fear of war, exploitation, rape. For them, their lives are marked by the flow of blood and tears. Fortunately for us, we cannot say the same. To protect its people and its culture, the United States of America has acquired (and must retain) the one thing needed that will stand between its citizens and the barbarians at the gate: power. The effective use of national power is necessary to the survival and prosperity of America. To obtain this capability, the American public cannot be ignorant of our national interests and goals, and must be active participants in policy-making on important issues. To that end, this column is intended to discuss essential elements of American grand strategy – that is, the effective utilization of power and resources in order to achieve national goals. In simple

terms, we will explore problems and develop solutions. Because the United States is a republic, national strategy by extension is developed partly through the direction of the mass public. You and I follow strategies daily. Whether it is developing a plan for the most efficient way to get to class or outlining a study plan for a test, good planning is essential to success in any endeavor. Strategy is not just military and political doctrine, such as in the works of Sun Tzu or Clausewitz; it can also be a changing of perspective (which President G.W. Bush attempted with his powerfully staged “Mission Accomplished” speech). Independent of its specific methodology, it is clear that strategy is an essential component of national power and stability. Most embarrassingly for us, however, the American electorate seems hell-bent on electing village

idiots who couldn’t follow a strategy for tying their own shoelaces. In the meantime, competitors such as the People’s Republic of China have installed brilliant technocrats into positions of power in order to accelerate economic, political and military development. The United States of America, formerly the only remaining superpower on the face of the earth, is now visibly rattling its saber while trying to remain relevant. A mere decade ago, our country stood alone and proud in the rubble of the post-Soviet world. Today, America is an empire on life support, slowly collapsing from a combination of mismanagement and blow-back from past policies. How could this happen you ask? There is only one honest answer: a lot of people f***ed up. Badly. In order to overcome the many significant challenges we are facing as a nation, each and every one of us must take an active role in securing America’s future, even if it requires regular trips away from your living room couch. For those who are simply too lazy or ignorant to respond to a national S.O.S., fine. Dose yourselves nightly with mind-numbing viewings of Jersey Shore while the rest of us try to figure a way out of this mess. I am a patriot, and chances are, you are too. The US of A is the greatest country on the face of the earth (yeah, I said it). Like many things in life, this country is great for one powerful and inescapable reason: it is ours.

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women a way of thinking that refuses to admit that chivalrous behavior is in any way detrimental to by JOEY SZILAGYI women as a whole. But the action of pulling out a chair or opening a door for a “I’ve heard about a place, woman is based purely on sex and, where they enlarge your space” therefore, when a man does this he is being sexist. Men are behaving a certain way because they have learned this is what they “should” do for a woman. As a moderate feminist, I sometimes question Women who believe in feminism, though, should whether or not I practice what I preach and exhibit not accept this. behavior that encourages the progression of women. The feeling of being treated like a princess that The latest obstacle I have encountered comes in the some women demand is pushing the current wave of disguise of chivalrous actions by men. feminism a step back and is inhibiting further proToo often women complain that young men nowa- gression. It would be hypocritical for a woman to ladays are not “traditional” enough and that they want bel herself a devout feminist if she believed this way. their potential suitors to court them by pulling out Sexist behavior is never endorsed by true feminists. chairs, opening doors and doing any other actions Of course, not all women are practicing feminists, that put them on a pedestal. This is understandable; but there are still men who believe living as a feminist some women simply enjoy being treated the way so- is more important than betraying what they believe ciety told them they were entitled to. in. But don’t these actions conflict with feminism? If Yet, there will likely be consequences in social inone interprets feminism as living in a way that pro- teractions with women. These men may not be given motes the equality of women, then chivalry from a chance to be in a relationship by a woman because men would be nonexistent. their behavior, though done with good intentions, An article by Carol Wilkins for Associated Content comes across as rude or obnoxious. Or, even worse, explains that the rise in feminism has changed which what if a man already in a relationship is dumped for actions by men are demeaning to women to the point not being a “gentleman”? that “the mere opening of a door for a woman was If this is the case, one needs to determine what is viewed as an attack on equality.” Wilkins later notes more important: a social life or a set of beliefs. that “none of this is a bad thing in and of itself, but it If one were to believe strongly in acting as a femiis simply further proof that society felt chivalry could nist in every aspect of one’s life, then he or she would not coexist with equality.” build a social life that revolves around one’s set of Wilkins’ observation presents a transition that beliefs. some young women today are unwilling to make. So, what is a guy like me supposed to do? Like I Television and other media have engraved in these said, I am only a moderate feminist.

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Typically on the first day of class, a student will ask the professor, “Are all of the exams multiple choice or essay?” Now, when the professor answers back with, “Yes they are all multiple choice,” most students let out a sigh of relief and know they are in for an easy semester. But not me. I am the one who starts sweating bullets and thinking how in the world am I going to pass this class? I would much rather take essay exams over multiple choice exams because even if you do not know the answer on the test, you can at least make it sound like you do, get partial credit and spend money on dollar-beer Wednesdays instead of on Scantrons. It’s a win-win situation. If I come across a question on an essay exam that I am partially concerned about, I can write about information from the class that I am familiar with and throw in some fancy vocabulary. Now don’t get this technique confused with the art of “bs-ing.” It’s just that with essay exams, you have more room to dance around the questions, creatively exhaust your answer and earn more points. When Contact Us at dtopinion@gmail.com

taking a multiple choice exam, you are stuck with one out of four answers being correct. These type of exams require students to fully understand and comprehend the professor’s language style, which may be hard for some students, like myself, to grasp. According to the University of Washington Teaching Academy website, essay questions “allow students to express their thoughts and opinions in writing, granting a clear picture of the level of student understanding.” Multiple choice exams, on the other hand, “require the creation of incorrect answer options” that may cause confusion during the exam (something I experience almost every time I take a multiple choice exam). I can perfectly remember two years ago when I bombed two multiple choice exams in a row in History 110A. I didn’t understand why I sucked at life when I studied for these exams for hours on end and was literally on a 72-hour coffee diet. Frustrated as ever, I visited my professor during her office hours and explained to her that even though I studied and understood the material, I couldn’t pass her multiple choice exams. Puzzled,

my professor looked at me and asked, “Would you want me to create an essay-format exam?” At that moment, the angels sang to me and I felt as if a huge weight was lifted off my shoulders. On the day of my third History 110A exam, my fellow students paid their pity 25 cents for a floppy green Scantron as I sat confidently at my desk with a simple pencil. My professor then walked into class with two forms of the exam: one multiple choice and one essay exam. Unfortunately, only one other student and I took the essay exam. But you can bet your last dollar that I passed that test and the final! Victory at last. I luckily dug myself out of that dark History 110A hole. For those of you who stay true and have never been failed by your guess-and-test multiple choice exam, by all means, keep doing what you are doing. Go ahead and spend your quarters, nickels and dimes on Scantrons. But for my vocab-savvy friends who are experts at elaborating on simple topics, ask your professor about creating an essay exam. They may agree, which will help you save some change and hurdle the giant multiple-choice mountain.

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CAMILLE TARAZON / Daily Titan Equality stickers seen on the back of parked cars outside Cal State Fullerton show how students, faculty and local residents have become more aware of the shift in cultural perspective in homosexuality.

Education is also changing. Cal State Fullerton, along with many other colleges, has added a queer studies minor to the academic curriculum. As part of the Women & Gender Studies Program, the new minor was just signed off by President Milton A. Gordon in August. CSUF is the fourth CSU along with CSU North-

ridge, Sonoma State and Humboldt State to have this program. Women’s studies Professor Karyl Ketchum and psychology Professor Kristin Beals brought the idea of having a queer studies minor to CSUF and were joined by American history Professor John Ibson and Dean of the Arts Jim Taulli to copropose the minor.

Once the minor was approved, the Academic Senate gave the four co-proposers a round of applause. “It was a very proud moment to be a faculty member at Cal State Fullerton,” said Ketchum. The approval of the minor has been a huge triumph for Ketchum, as she explained how around this time last year, there were horrendous

suicides in the LGBT community. “We cannot have this kind of violence on campus and we will not tolerate our LGBT students feeling like they’re alienated, feeling like they don’t have a community,” Ketchum said. The co-proposers opted away from generic program names such as LGBT or sexuality studies after a

specific request was made from the Academic Senate to explain why the minor should be called queer studies instead. “The word queer has a bit of an edge to it and that edge has a purpose, to both remind people of the difficult past of stigma and discrimination, but also to show strength and community as well,”

said Beals. The program focuses on a broader area of study, not just specific groups of people that are hard to define. The dynamics of hetero-normativity, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender roles and the influence of these as well as other factors that affect our daily lives are just a few things the program teaches. “Queer studies doesn’t just look at sexuality, but looks at intersecting factors and how those distribute power, how they make thinking of some ideas easier than thinking of other ideas, and some behaviors easier than other behaviors,” Ketchum said. Tiana Harris, 18, a journalism major, agreed there is a bad social stigma on this community, something that was removed from her ideals after helping transgendered men pick out women’s clothing at American Eagle Outfitters, where she used to work. “Yeah, it’s interesting,” said Harris of the program. “Not a lot is known and a lot of stereotypes exist.” As for the course load, both Ketchum and Beals touched on how they sent a call-out to faculty who were interested in being a part of the minor. They ended up with 37 affiliated faculty and six administrators, and students can choose from 19 electives. “Not a single new course was created for this minor, it was really just a matter of connecting the dots,” Beals said. Queer studies not only focuses on the often-highlighted word “queer,” but debunks traditional stereotypes by educating students. “Anyone can analyze things from a queer perspective and can think of themselves as queer, no matter their sexual orientation, sexual identity or gender identity,” Beals said.

What it takes to fly the skies New American Airlines employee Jane Newcombe sits with fellow co-worker in the jet engine of an airplane 26 years ago, a time in which she describes was the beginning of popularity in the field she once sought after for its friendly and fun appeal. Now, as an experienced flier in the sky, she looks back upon her past in comparison to today’s transcontinental business. Photo courtesy of Jane Newcombe

American Airlines employee shares her experience as a flight attendant BROOKE MCCALL For the Daily Titan

The “fasten seat belt” sign flashes as passengers are asked to stow away their carry-on luggage underneath the seat in front of them or in an overhead bin. A friendly face walks through the aisle asking travelers to fasten their seat belts and make sure their seats are up and folding trays in their upright position. It was newly trained American Airlines flight attendant Jane Newcombe’s third trip from New York to Los Angeles as an American Airlines employee and at 22 years old, she wasn’t ready for a real job, she was ready for an exciting adventure filled with travel and new friends. As she sat amongst passengers, watching and studying them as she took in her new responsibilities, she looked around to see who occupied the seats next to her. Sitting nearby was Tom Cruise. This was to be the start of a 26-year-long adventure with American Airlines.

Q: How do you become a flight attendant? A: Back then, however many years ago (26 years ago), all the airlines were hiring and you sent in an application, then they would call you for an interview. They were very picky. Q: Was the industry pretty competitive then? A: It was, and they made it seem much more difficult than it re-

ally was because they were trying to weed people out. You would go in, I had long hair at the time, they wanted to make sure that you were a team player so they would ask you, “Would you cut your hair?” This was their way of weeding people out.

Q: How do you work out your schedule and what’s it like?

After 9/11 they cut a bunch of flights because people weren’t traveling as much. Jane Newcombe American Airlines employee

A: For September, let’s say, we bid our schedule the 20th of August when (the schedule) comes out and then you know what you are flying in September. Usually it’s pretty much two on, three off. You can bid for your days off if you want. It is pretty flexible. We can trade, we can drop, we can pick up. Q: Do you get a better schedule depending on how many years you have been with the airline? A: It is all about seniority. It has to do with what schedule you hold, what flight you hold, but that’s what makes your life better.

Q: Do you think there was a big shift in the industry after 9/11? A: Yes, a big shift. I don’t think very many airlines have hired even since then. They don’t need as many people because they aren’t expanding. After 9/11 they cut a bunch of flights because people weren’t traveling as much. Then when gas has become more expensive, all airlines cut their flights so they are making sure the flights can go out full. It’s just different. Q: What is your favorite and least favorite part about your job? A: Favorite: The flexibility and flying with all of my friends. Since we’ve all been here so long, we’ve all become like a little family. Least favorite: After 9/11, everything changed. Our layovers are short and we layover in airports instead of downtown areas. We don’t have as much time to enjoy the cities we are in.

Q: What would you recommend to someone who wants to go into the industry? A: I don’t know if I would recommend it for a career. Because of the pay and everything, it is going to be way different. For somebody who is not ready for a real job and wants to travel, yes absolutely! dailytitan.com/features

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ALEXANDER APODACA Unless you have purposely avoided any medium of sports news these past few weeks, it has been pretty hard not to hear about Mike Vick. But for those of you who do live under a rock or skip over the sports section, Mike Vick, the starting quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles, was signed to a sixyear $100 million contract to stay with the Eagles. Now, Mike Vick isn’t known for investing his money very wisely. In 2007 he pleaded guilty to being involved in Bad Newz Kennels dog fighting. He was suspended from the NFL and incarcerated at the federal prison in Leavenworth, Kansas and served 21 months. Vick returned to the NFL in 2009 as the third-string quarterback for the Eagles. Vick claimed that NFL commissioner Roger Goodell pushed him to sign with Philadelphia despite Vick believing Buffalo and Cincinnati, where he would have been higher on the depth chart, were better destinations. What you may not have heard is reporters’ constant comparison of Vick to NBA superstar LeBron James. Newspapers everywhere have been romanticizing the story as a LeBron James-like comeback. When James left the Cleveland Cavaliers, he left a bitter taste in the mouth of Cleveland. His jerseys were burned, his advertisements were ripped down and his legacy in Cleveland was ruined. Meanwhile, he started a new legacy in Miami. He signed with the Miami Heat for six years and $110 million. James battled major criticism and attempted to redeem himself in commercials and interviews. It was a journey of redemption. Vick’s story is a comeback. There is no comparison between his journey and James’. The worst you can accuse James of being is a championship chaser;

Vick, on the other hand, is a convicted criminal. James has kept his stats consistent throughout his playing career and Vick has only been back in professional sports for one year. Vick willingly committed a crime that landed him in prison. Vick had to repay $20 million of his contract to the Atlanta Falcons, which helped lead him to file for bankruptcy in 2008. James did not commit a crime and did not violate any of his contracts. He is still working on rebuilding his name but was never suspended or incarcerated for his actions. The $100 million contract is a huge step forward for Vick, but the media has over-hyped it. Only $40 million of the contract is guaranteed. The rest of the money is bonuses for Super Bowl appearances and a clause that says he can’t be seriously injured. Not to mention, most of the contract money will be used to pay back his bankruptcy and his other debts. James’ controversial Miami signing has been almost forgotten. Vick still has a lot to accomplish before the dog fighting incident is disregarded. He needs to consistently keep up his play, make more playoff appearances and bring a Super Bowl trophy to Philadelphia before NFL fans can truly look at him as a superior athlete and not as a criminal. Although both athletes have the talent to be inducted into the Hall of Fame for their sport, Vick has a lot more to prove than James. Mike Vick is not the LeBron James of the NFL. He is someone else entirely. He is an athlete that showed great promise in his early career but killed it with stupidity and greed. Now he is trying to revive himself and struggle to become the player he once was.

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Players to avoid, sleepers to stash and other tips to win your fantasy league VAN JOHNSTONE Daily Titan

Since the NFL lockout has been lifted, all fantasy football gamers can let out a collective sigh of relief and start poring over their draft sheets. There are many of the usual suspects at the top of many draft boards, plenty of sleepers and also high-risk, big names that may not be worth drafting for your ultimate fantasy team. Adrian Peterson has been a consensus first pick across the different fantasy websites. He has averaged 1,445 rushing yards and 13 rushing touchdowns per season since entering the league in 2007. He is the safest pick at No. 1. Peyton Manning, who has been firmly placed at the top of draft boards his entire career, had a productive 2010 season passing for 4,700 yards and 33 touchdowns.

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However, he did throw a careerhigh 17 interceptions. Manning finished the 2010 season with 279 fantasy points in standard scoring formats. Manning had neck surgery May 25 and has been in rehab since. He did not play in a preseason game and just this week was medically cleared to start practicing, but is not likely to play week one. Manning has fallen to the sixth quarterback on ESPN’s fantasy position ranking and is projected to earn less fantasy points in 2011. With a young offensive line, no running game and a nagging neck injury, look for Manning to be struggling going into the 2011 season. Manning will find his way onto many fantasy rosters, but just may not be worthy of a first or second-round pick. Fresh off a Super Bowl win, quarterback Aaron Rodgers is looking to continue his hot streak going into the 2011 season. In 2010 Rodgers passed for 4,171 yards and 32 touchdowns, leading the pass-happy Green Bay Packers to a surprising Super Bowl win over the Pittsburgh Steelers.

A lack of a running game forced Rodgers and the Packers to air it out, leading to his 292 fantasy points in 2010. A commonly overlooked part of Rodgers’ game is his ability to use his feet, as he has racked up 13 rushing touchdowns in the last three seasons. With weapons Greg Jennings, Donald Driver and Jordy Nelson returning at wide receiver, look for Rodgers to have another huge year. Rodgers is the No. 1 ranked quarterback on ESPN’s fantasy position ranking and looks like a safe bet to start every week; he is projected to rack up 311 fantasy points in 2011. All fantasy players are looking for that one sleeper that went undrafted and could possibly propel their team to the top of their respective league. Unfortunately, it’s near impossible to predict who this sleeper will be. But the experts at ESPN think they have a possible breakout performer. Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ wide receiver Dezmon Briscoe figures to be one of those possible sleepers that could rock the fantasy world. Standing at an imposing 6’2” and

210 pounds, this second-year pro set the school career records at the University of Kansas with 3,240 receiving yards and 31 touchdowns. Briscoe has been the star of summer camp, outperforming all the veterans and ensnaring a spot in the starting lineup. With fellow second-year sensation Josh Freeman playing quarterback for the Buccaneers, look for Briscoe to have a quietly productive year. Another hot sleeper this preseason has been Redskins running back Tim Hightower. Washington recently acquired Hightower from the Arizona Cardinals, where he logged an impressive 4.8 yards per carry. Redskins Head Coach Mike Shanahan has been notorious throughout his career as a master schemer in the running game and many expect Hightower to outperform his draft slot. The fantasy football draft is unpredictable and can lead to many bad decisions. A fantasy football season can be devastated with a single misstep at draft time. However, a good draft sets the tone for a successful campaign.