Daily Titan September 22, 2010

Vol. 88 Issue 12

September 22, 2010

Immigration Issue:

WHAT’S INSIDE

The debate continues

OPINION Nerdy is the new black: Generation nerd has arrived ........................................4

Perspectives covered from students, undocumented residents and midterm candidates

See IMMIGRATION, page 2

FEATURES

Carnaval comes

Charitable clothing ........................................6

One day celebration brings Brazilian flair to Los Angeles County See BRAZILIAN, page 6

SPORTS The Campus Huddle: CSUF’s best quarterback ........................................8

to Long Beach

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Different sides of border battle collide

Illegal immigrants defend act DREAM Act fails to pass leaving undocumented students in limbo

KEITH COUSINS Asst. News Editor

MICHELLE WIEBACH News Editor

We are all the descendants of immigrants. Somehow, someway, our ancestors came to America seeking a better life.

Immigration issues have raged throughout the history of the United States. Whether it’s conflicts over a rash of Irish immigrants in the 19th century, or the recent debates over immigration – the issue has always been ingrained in American culture.

The Politics of Immigration According to the United States Department of Homeland Security, an estimated 2.6 million illegal immigrants resided in California in 2009.

The number accounts for about 25 percent of the entire estimated population of illegal immigrants in the U.S. With such a large illegal immigrant population, the demographics of California have changed dramatically. As a result, so has the political landscape – the debate on illegal immigration has become a cornerstone for any political campaign, including the governorship.

Republican gubernatorial candidate Meg Whitman said on her website that she supports, “tough, commonsense immigration reform that will strengthen border security.” If elected governor she plans to advocate for comprehensive federal legislation that will first and foremost offer a solution to securing the borders.

“We are never going to solve the problem of illegal immigration as long as there is strong demand for undocumented labor,” Whitman said.

However, recently Whitman has come under scrutiny from fellow GOP members as a result of her recent Spanish language commercials.

According to NBC Los Angeles, “In Spanish language media she is proclaiming her opposition to both Proposition 187 and Arizona’s SB 1070.”

In an opinion piece for a Spanish language newspaper, Whitman said that she shares the same stance on immigration as her opponent - Democrat Jerry Brown.

Brown recently told Spanish language paper, La Opinion, that he “would do everything in my power to promote immigration reform.”

CHASING THE AMERICAN DREAM

See UNDOCUMENTED, page 3

See IMMIGRATION, page 3

Cal State Fullerton reacts to controversial Arizona bill

Assembly Bill 540 allows students in-state tuition ANNA GLEASON Asst. Detour Editor

Navigating a college campus can be a daunting task for the most independent students. For those who are undocumented, the experience can be even more unnerving.

AB-540 was signed into law in October 2001, and allows undocumented students who meet the criteria to avoid paying high out-ofstate tuition at public colleges. To be eligible, students must have attended at least three years at a California high school and have graduated with a degree or equivalent.

The Cal State Fullerton Women’s Center offers several different services for students who are considered AB-540, such as counseling, workshops and an overall sense of safety in disclosing what their situation might be.

The Women’s Center works close-

When Saul graduated high school he knew he wanted to go to college.

But when trying to apply for financial aid he was denied and sunk into a state of depression.

“Students like me see signs that say ‘Financial Aid. Apply now’ but we can’t apply. I was depressed,” Saul said. “I felt like I couldn’t go to college.”

Saul is just one of the many undocumented students attending Cal State Fullerton.

Like many undocumented students, Saul began working as soon as he got out of high school. He saved his money and with support and help from his parents, Saul was able to attend CSUF and use his own money to pay for books.

“Not every student is as fortunate as me. I know a girl who had to work two jobs and she also had a baby,” Saul said.

Due to their legal status, undocumented students are not eligible for educational funding such as financial aid.

The bipartisan Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors Act, well known as the DREAM Act, will allow for about 2.6 million undocumented immigrants to start their path to legal residency, as well as allow for undocumented students to qualify for financial aid and other California public school scholarships.

Undocumented students would become eligible after they attend college or serve in the military for two years.

About 26 percent of those reside in California.

Sen. Harry Reid of Nevada announced that he would attach the act to the military spending bill with a proposal to open a pathway for undocumented students.

According to an article in the Los Angeles Times, Reid had promised that the DREAM Act would constitute the First Amendment to the Defense bill.

ly with the AB-540 Task Force, helping many students with the anxiety they face in being undocumented.

They provide students with a safe environment where they can discuss their concerns and talk to others who have been through or are going through the same situation.

“Every time I get to meet a new student, I like to do a little tour, these are the services you can have, I take them to the Women’s Center, and it’s helpful to have the Women’s Center help us out because it’s hard for (students) to actually talk to somebody,” said Carlos Reyes, 29, a Human Services major. “That’s how they provide help to us. The Women’s Center has great counselors there, so that’s how they provide their services.”

Reyes himself was an undocumented student until receiving his green card this past April.

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See AB-540, page 5

ALLY BORDAS Staff Writer

10,000

immigrants

that came to

=the USA in 2008.

Source: Dept. of Homeland Security

Graphic By LUCIO VILLA / Asst. Photo Editor

There are about 2.6 million undocumented immigrants in California and in Arizona, about 460,000 undocumented immigrants.

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security estimates that the United States has around 12 million undocumented immigrants. The Federal Law states that it is a crime to enter the United States without documentation and/or proper protocol. This law falls under Title 8 section 1325 of the U.S. code which is properly called “Improper Entry

by Alien,” according to the American Patrol Reference Archive.

The American Patrol Reference Archive also states “this federal law has three parts (section 1325): any citizen of any country who enters or attempts to enter the U.S. at any time or place other than as desig-

nated by immigration officers; or eludes examination or inspection by immigration officers; or attempts to enter or obtains entry to the United States by a willfully false or misleading representation or the willful concealment of a material fact has committed a federal crime.”

Another law, U.S. code number 1324, states that all employers who willingly employ an undocumented and illegal worker can be fined and/ or receive harsher penalties.

With the swiftness of the new Arizona SB1070 law attempting to strengthen the already strict federal laws, which have been intact for years, angry protests, cries of oppression and racial profiling issues have come to the forefront of our nation’s political agenda.

According to the New York Times, the law seeks to “identify, prosecute and deport illegal immigrants.”

See SB1070, page 3

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September 22, 2010

IN OTHER NEWS A taste of different countries

INTERNATIONAL

Helicopter crash kills nine Western troops

AFGHANISTAN – Nine Western service members died Tuesday in a helicopter crash in southern Afghanistan, making this the deadliest year for NATO in the nine-year war.

Military officials did not immediately disclose the nationalities of the dead or say precisely where the crash happened. Two other Western troops - an Afghan soldier and an American civilian - were injured, NATO’s International Security Assistance Force said in a statement. Combat deaths in June and July had spiked to the highest levels of the conflict. With Tuesday’s crash, according to Icasualties.org, 529 members of the international force have been killed this year. The previous high was 2009, when 521 Western troops were killed, according to the website’s tally.

The south is the most active battle front in the war, and it is the region where most American troops who arrived as part of the summer’s “surge” have been deployed. About 100,000 Americans are in Afghanistan now.

NATIONAL

Effort to repeal ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’ comes up short

WASHINGTON – A Republican-led filibuster on Tuesday blocked efforts to repeal the “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy on gays in the military, shelving an Obama administration priority at least until after the November election.

The measure repealing the military policy banning gays and lesbians from serving openly was part of the 2011 defense authorization bill. Democrats tried to bring up the bill for consideration but failed to get the 60 votes necessary to overcome determined GOP-led opposition. Supporters voted 56-43 in favor of starting debate on the defense bill, short of the 60 needed.

Democrats control 59 votes in the Senate.

STATE

County nurses forced to accept management’s offer VENTURA – Ventura County nurses must increase their pension contributions under labor conditions adopted today by the Board of Supervisors.

Supervisors imposed management’s final offer on 524 nurses and psychiatric technicians who work at Ventura County Medical Center, Santa Paula Hospital, various clinics and mental health and public health centers.

The terms call for no raises and an increase in the nurses’ pension contributions from 1.5 percent of salary to 4.5 percent. County government makes up the remainder of the pension contribution.

Faced with large investment losses in the county pension fund, the board has been seeking the same or similar concession from all unions.

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Event gives students the opportunity to savor foreign flavors OLIVIA BOUNVONGXAY Staff Writer

Countries from around the world were represented at the Multicultural Taste event Tuesday afternoon.

Presented by the Association for Inter-Cultural Awareness, exotic foods were displayed in the central quad for Cal State Fullerton students to experience.

“We want to squash stereotypes,” said marketing student and AICA event coordinator Neeru Sehdev. “I’m hoping to do that by promoting cultural awareness.”

CSUF club members gave free samples of food and explained the significance they represented to their culture. From samosas to lumpia, the air was filled with mouth watering spices, drawing in a flock of students.

If you were not present for the first 15 minutes, you probably didn’t get your hands on much. Swarms of students came rushing to every booth grabbing pita dipped in hummus, tamales and dried fruit.

“We ran out in five minutes,” said Kinesiology major Thomas Nguyen.

Nguyen is a board member of the Vietnamese Student Association and gave samples of banh mi, which is a Vietnamese baguette stuffed with pickled carrots and daikon, pate, mayonnaise and various fillings of meat.

“I was glad to see that many grabbing our food weren’t of Asian descent,” Nguyen said.

Crumbs were all that was left at the Hispanic Scholarship Fund booth.

Karina Castellanos, a sociology and math student, was excited to see their

JOHNNY LE / Asst. Photo Editor Warner Cortez, 18, looked at the chapulines inside his taco. Chapulines are grasshoppers that are eaten in a Mexican state.

Mexican sweet bread devoured.

“When people think of Mexican food, they think of burritos and tacos,” Castellanos said. “We wanted to try something different and show that there’s more to our country than that.”

All of the good eats were finished within the first few minutes, but that didn’t stop students from staying and watching the spine chilling AICA Factor, a Fear Factor spoof. Trina Tan, AICA chair, hosted the demonstration that left students uneasy. She displayed bizarre foods, which in some countries are considered a delicacy.

First up - duck egg. Tan started by informing students that this hearty snack is popular amongst Filipino and Vietnamese culture. She poked a hole on the top of the shell, and fluids seeped through the cracks.

Comedians throw rally TV personalities will hold demonstrations to restore sanity JOEY SZILAGY Staff Writer

Washington D.C. better get ready for another rally at the Washington Mall. This time, however, there will be comic relief.

The Daily Show host Jon Stewart announced last Thursday that he will host a rally next month. The rally is intended for people who refuse to partake in extremist activities because “they have shit to do.”

Stewart said he will help these people prepare for the rally by supplying signs that say things like, “I disagree with you, but I’m pretty sure you’re not Hitler,” “Got Competence?” “9/11 was an outside job,” and “I am not afraid of Muslims, tea partiers, socialists, immigrants, gun owners and gays but I am kind of scared of spiders.”

“It’s going to be funny,” said Political Science Professor Matthew Jarvis, who has updated his Facebook to spread word of the rally.

Stewart said that the point of the rally is simple: to “restore sanity” and not let the extremist views of the minority of the population taint other peoples’ beliefs.

Associate professor of political science Shelly Arsneault likes the idea and agrees with its message.

“I think it’s wonderful,” Arsneault said. “I think it’s time the middle stood up for itself.”

Stewart insists the rally is authentic. “It is happening. A real gather-

ing. We will gather on the National Mall in Washington D.C., a million moderate march, where we take to the streets to send a message to our leaders and our national media that says ‘We are here,’” Stewart said.

Stewart’s announcement comes weeks after the rallies held by Fox News political talk show host Glenn Beck and The Rev. Al Sharpton, who countered Beck’s rally. Beck drew much criticism for his “Restoring America” rally, in part because it took place on the anniversary of Martin Luther King’s “I Have A Dream” speech.

The rally, however, is not only intended to criticize Beck and Sharpton. But also events such as: the idea that former president George W. Bush planned Sept. 11; the Rev. Terry Jones’ declaration to burn the Quran; actions from the Tea Party and many others.

Melissa Castro, a political science major, thinks the rally will help stop the “extremism that the media spits out at the public.”

“It’s just garbage what you hear on Fox News, MSNBC and most other news programs,” Castro said.

“Let’s hear from the reasonable people instead.”

Stewart will be joined by The Colbert Report host Stephen Colbert, who plans to “counter” Stewart by leading the “March to Keep Fear Alive.”

The Comedy Central talk show host said Stewart’s rally will do more harm than good.

“America cannot afford a rally to restore sanity in the middle of a recession,” Colbert said.

Both rallies will be held Oct. 30, just days before the nation casts its ballot in the midterm elections.

“That’s the membrane,” Tan said.

“In Tagalog, we call it soup, and it actually does taste like chicken soup.”

She cracked the egg open. Students cringed and even looked away. Tan informed the crowd that the yolk is lined with veins, the bones are tender, and what looks and tastes like a peanut is actually the fetus’ beak.

“It’s pretty good,” she said to reassure the crowd when some reacted in horror.

Next up on AICA Factor was durian, an exotic fruit known to Southeast Asia that is eaten during a time of celebration. Tan warned students of a distinct odor who were standing close by. Her sidekick cracked open the fruit.

“I read that it has the consistency of brains,” Tan said while showing the crowd.

The grand finale were chapulines, a dish in certain areas of Mexico consisting of fried crickets. Although there were no membrane juices of any kind, some students were still disturbed.

These delicacies were open for students to taste. They lined up to grab their little tortilla filled with chapulines. Some were repulsed by the food, but on the contrary, others enjoyed it.

Political science major Samuel Morales tried this dish for the first time and devoured it.

“I’m Mexican but they don’t serve this where I’m from,” Morales said. “It was definitely a unique experience.”

This was the first event of the semester for AICA. Students tried something new and experienced culture.

“We want to expose students to things they aren’t used to,” Sehdev said.

Cuts hurt journal

Award-winning student publication finds itself in financial jeopardy ALYSSA WEJEBE Staff Writer

Cal State Fullerton’s award-winning Welebaethan journal, a student publication on history, is threatened with cuts to its funding.

Funding for the history department’s journal is provided by the Instructionally Related Activities fee, which was first set up on campus in 1978.

Henoc Preciado, Associated Students Inc. vice president of finance, explained that IRA is a fee meant to support activities aiding and supplementing the educational mission.

The IRA Committee receives funding proposals and prepares a proposed budget for the university president. The IRA fee is disbursed under this budget and ASI administers IRA funds and provides customer service.

Preciado explained that the problem is the number of funding requests which has increased by 73 percent over the past five years. Funding requests have exceeded the amount of available funds.

“This was one of the worst years for the IRA Committee,” Preciado said.

“The amount available is always less and less.”

Johanna Peterson, former associate editor on the 2009-10 edition of the Welebaethan, said the publication covers local and oral histories of all periods of history.

Albert Ybarra, former president of the Theta-Pi chapter of Phi Alpha Theta (History Honor Society) at CSUF

spoke with graduate history student Nickoal Eichmann who is in favor of an IRA increase at the ASI Board of Directors Meeting.

Ybarra pointed out how the Welebaethan has consecutively placed first in national competition, beating out other universities like UCLA and USC. Eichmann, editor-in-chief of the last 2010 Welebaethan edition, said that without IRA funding the journal is in trouble, due to its dependence on previous IRA funding.

Eichmann praised the benefits she has earned from working on the journal, and winning best overall paper for it in 2009.

“It adds greater prestige to my degree because of the honor the department receives through national acclaim,” Eichmann said. “It’s important for the university to have this journal.”

“We certainly are a cornerstone of the fabric of Cal State Fullerton,” said Ybarra, associate editor for the 2010 Welebaethan.

Ybarra said reduced funding reduces the quality of the publication.

Peterson joined the Welebaethan staff by registering in the class.

“I took the class because editing has always interested me, and I heard good things about the Welebaethan so I wanted to get involved in it,” Peterson said.

Preciado asked for a referendum on the Oct. 27-28 election ballot asking for a $10 increase to the IRA fee.

The IRA fee is $26, the fourth lowest fee across the state. Preciado said that if students voted for the increase they would start paying $36 for their IRA fee in fall 2011.

Preciado believes that a fund increase would be fine for the next four or five years, after that point the fee has to be reassessed.

Campus & World

September 22, 2010

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NEWS

SB1070: GIVE ME YOUR TIRED, YOUR POOR... ... Continued from page 1 CNN also states that this law thus requires “immigrants to carry their alien registration documents at all times and requires police to question people if there’s reason to suspect they’re in the United States “illegally.”

SB1070 also targets employers who consciously hire illegal persons.

The law was a collaboration between a small group of individuals. Arizona Sens. Russell Pearce and Kris Kobach are at the forefront of the law and speak on its behalf.

Kobach was quoted by the LA Times saying, “The law actually discourages racial profiling and only kicks in when someone violates another law.”

Kobach also gave an example of instances when officers can question people about their citizenship status: “If ‘they’ are running down the street with a pistol in one hand and a bag of money in the other and someone’s screaming, ‘Bring back my money,’ then the police officer can stop them,” he said. “But just walking down the street, of course not.”

Despite recent setbacks to the law, Kobach remains certain that the law will pull through.

“People act like the law can’t be followed in immigration,” Kobach said. “I take it as a challenge to show that it can.”

It was Gov. Jan Brewer of Arizona who signed SB1070, making the law legitimate.

At first this new law made it look as though Gov. Brewer had won a huge success. But currently the law is at a standstill after stirring up so much debate and anger. Not only were many people of the U.S. angered by the law but the central government as well (resulting in an appeal against SB1070 and a hearing at the U.S. Court of

Appeals for the 9th Circuit which resulted in a small victory for those against the law and against Gov. Jan Brewer).

According to a report from the Washington Post, “U.S. District Judge Susan R. Bolton’s ruling handed the Obama administration a key initial victory in its lawsuit against Arizona and Gov. Jan Brewer (R). But Brewer is most likely preparing to “take the case to the U.S. Supreme Court.”

The Washington Post further stated that, “The judge put on hold provisions that would require police to check immigration status if they stop someone while enforcing other laws, allow for warrant-less arrests of suspected illegal immigrants and criminalize the failure of immigrants to carry registration papers.”

... OR NOT

“The bill does not permit racial profiling as so many in the media elite have portrayed it to do and it is supported by 70 percent of Arizonans as well as roughly 60 percent of the American public.”

“I think the law is only going to encourage racial profiling,” said Juan Jimenez, 21-year-old sociology senior.

“I believe that the law is a dark sign of what may come into existence in America. This law allows for cops to use racial profiling to detain someone,” said Andy Olea, a history and political science junior.

“I personally feel that Arizona is getting out of control with their immigration laws,” said Florantony Mathieu, a 21-year-old political science senior.

Do you think this law is necessary to stem the flow of illegal immigrants into our country?

Student Reaction on SB1070 Eight students from different backgrounds and majors expressed their opinions on the topic:

“I believe the simple laws of supply and demand are more than enough to control immigration in and out of a country,” Heneise said.

“No. What needs to happen is immigration reform so that people are no longer illegal immigrants, but are citizens and contribute to society as such while partaking in the freedoms we so proudly tell the world should be shared by all,” Olea said.

“People have a right to come here and become citizens, but again we also need to ensure those coming in are not criminals, drug traffickers, or terrorists,” said Ryan Streckfus, a 22-year-old, political science major with an emphasis in law.

How do you personally feel about the Arizona immigration law?

“I strongly disagree with SB 1070 and I disagree with the notion that any government should be able to prohibit or restrict certain people from crossing an imaginary line,” said Dan Heneise, a 24-year-old senior political science major.

Heneise added, “The reasons for doing so are irrational and those reasons that immigration restrictionists refer to are often unrelated to the issue of immigration.”

“The Arizona Immigration Law is a great one for a variety of reasons. The United States of America cannot effectively secure the people of this country with the borders being as porous as they currently are,” said Jeffrey Cavalleri, a 21-year-old international relations junior.

Does this law make you want to become more active in our state’s politics?

“Absolutely. I don’t like politics but this law has sparked my interest,” Jimenez said.

“This law creates rage inside of me. I ask myself “how can there be such evil people?” Immigrants are looked down upon, but in all honesty if it were not for my immigrant parents I would not have been here today, receiving higher education at Cal State Fullerton getting my degree in health science,” said Michelle Santizo, a 22-year-old senior health science major.

“It does, and I have. I participated in an immigration march in Moreno Valley earlier this year alongside many of my libertarian friends,” Heneise said.

“This law has definitely had a great impact on my political involvement. I always speak to people who are unsure of the bill and voice my opinion in a fair and balanced tone,” Cavalleri said.

Ways to get more involved on campus in regards to this issue and overall activism: – The groups of students raising awareness about The DREAM Act – MECHA: Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano de Aztlan – MESA Coorperativa – Young Americans for Liberty Club

– Students for Peace and Social Justice – ASEE: Alliance of Students for an Equal Education

IMMIGRATION: A NATIONAL DEBATE ... Continued from page 1

UNDOCUMENTED: VOTE STALLS DREAMS ... Continued from page 1 Yesterday, the bill was stalled at the Senate and was not moved to a floor vote.

The bill’s vote was 56 to 53. A total of 60 votes were needed.

“I think there’s still a lot of different ways (the bill) can pass before November,” said William Perez, associate professor of education at Claremont

Graduate University.

Perez, who is also the author of We Are Americans: Undocumented Students pursuing the American Dream, believes that the controversial components of the bill had an effect on the voting outcome and that those issues complicated the bill.

An issue included in the bill, that is considered to be controversial, is a provision to repeal the “don’t ask don’t tell” policy.

Perez also believes that because the bill was attached to the Defense bill, it might have swayed senators to vote against it because they did not believe all of the issues the bill was composed of.

“In previous inductions of the DREAM Act, it has been attached to the Defense bill, which was in 2007,” Perez said.

The DREAM Act has been around for about a decade. It last went to Congress in 2007 and was shy of eight votes, making the vote 52, instead of the needed 60.

“Sen. Bennet of Utah changed his mind and supported the DREAM Act, not the Defense bill,” Perez said.

Sen. Bob Bennet was one of the senators against the bill before he switched positions.

Senators opposing the bill include Sen. John McCain of Arizona and Sen. Sam Brownback of Kansas.

Alliance of Students for an Equal Education had been urging students

to call those opposing senators to ask them to vote in favor of the bill.

At an Associated Students Inc. meeting yesterday, CSUF student Diego Gutierrez shared his feelings on the DREAM Act. Gutierrez asked those in attendance at the meeting to call Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Riverside County office and ask him to support the bill.

Gutierrez was disappointed when he found out about the bill’s vote.

“I am an undocumented student and I have been in this country since I was 8 years old,” said Gutierrez, who is actively involved with CSUF’s ASEE. “I am afraid to go back to the country I was born because it’s a place I don’t really know much about anymore and one I don’t relate to anymore.”

Both Gutierrez and Saul feel that they should be recognized as Americans because they have lived in the U.S. for a majority of their lives.

“I think people are missing the point (of the DREAM Act),” Gutierrez said. “Many of these people are more patriotic than the average citizen.”

With the bill not making its way up to Congressional vote, Perez says there is a perception that America does not care about the act.

“The fact that it was not moved to a floor vote does not represent that there was a lack of support for the act,” Perez said. “There is support.”

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Arizona Senate Bill 1070

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JONATHAN GIBBY / Graphics Editor Undocumented student, Diego Gutierrez urged attendees of Associated Student’s Inc. board meeting to advocate the passing of the Dream Act

penalties.”

As a result of the bill’s enactment Brown added that undocumented in June 2010, a tremendous amount immigrants are vital to the economic of media and political backlash ocfuture of California and as governor curred. The Los Angeles City Counhe would work closely with the presi- cil voted to boycott Arizona by terdent of Mexico. minating all public contracts with National politicians are also add- the state – contracts valued at $7.7 ing their voice to the immigration million. debate. Recently, former Secretary of President Obama criticized the State Colin Powell was on Meet the bill before it was even enacted. In a Press, where he not only said illegal New York Times article, Obama said immigrants do essential work in the the bill threatened, “to undermine U.S., but he is aware of the work they basic notions of fairness that we cherdo because they have worked on his ish as Americans, as well as the trust house. between police and our communities “They’re all over my house, doing that is so crucial to keeping us safe.” things whenever I call for repairs, and The Republican Party is also dividI’m sure you’ve seen them at your ed on the bill. Republican National house,” Powell said. “We’ve got to Committee Chairman, Michael find a way to bring these people out Steele expressed his disapproval of of the darkness and give them some SB 1070 to Spanish television station kind of status.”

Univision.

Although Powell “The actions of is a Republican, he one state’s goverMexican drug cartels officially endorsed (are) not a reliterally do control parts of nor Barack Obama in flection of an enthe 2008 presiden- Arizona, they literally have tire country, nor tial election. … a reflection of scouts...

President an entire political - Paul Babeu, party,” Steele said.

Obama has also Arizona Sheriff “The come out on the governor issue of immigraand the people tion. Recently, he met with Hispanic of Arizona made a decision that they lawmakers, where, according to a thought was in their best interest, and White House statement, he called for that’s the beauty of a republic, that’s extensive immigration reform. who we are.”

“This reform must provide lasting On July 22, U.S. District Judge Suand dedicated resources for border se- san Bolton filed an injunction against curity, while also requiring account- some portions of the bill – including ability from both individuals in the the portion that requires law enforceU.S. illegally and unscrupulous em- ment officials to check immigration ployers who game the system for their status of people they suspect to be ilown economic advantage,” the White legal immigrants.

House said.

By taking the teeth out of SB Border security recently added an- 1070, some fear that the drug wars other element to the immigration de- going on in Mexico will spill into Aribate with Arizona Senate Bill 1070. zona – and the rest of America.

According to an Arizona Legislature fact sheet, Senate bill 1070 “Requires officials and agencies of the state and political subdivisions to fully comply with and assist in the enforcement of federal immigration laws and gives county attorneys subpoena power in certain investigations of employers.”

The bill also “establishes crimes involving trespassing by illegal aliens, stopping to hire or soliciting work under specified circumstances, and transporting, harboring or concealing unlawful aliens, and their respective

The War on the Border

Ciudad Juarez, Mexico is a city at war. According to a Reuters article, the city is Mexico’s “bloodiest” drug war city. Over 2,000 people were killed in Juarez in 2009 alone. In March of 2009, President Felipe Calderon sent hundreds of heavily armed soldiers into the city – the most of the 45,000 currently fighting drug cartels.

The city is located across the border from El Paso, Texas and has been the location of a turf war between several Mexican cartels.

“Juarez is prisoner to an infinity of groups fighting for the territory, and

others who are making the most of the confusion for easy money,” Enrique Torres, an army spokesman said to Reuters news outlet.

Juarez is one of many towns on the Mexican side of the border that are experiencing bloody drug wars. This violence often spills into the border towns of America.

In an Examiner.com article, Arizona Sheriff Paul Babeu described the extent of reach Mexican drug cartels have in America.

“Mexican drug cartels literally do control parts of Arizona,” Babeu said.

“They literally have scouts on the high points in the mountains and in the hills and they literally control movement. They have radios, they have optics, they have night-vision goggles as good as anything law enforcement has.”

These drug fueled wars across the border often take away from a different side of immigration – the human side.

The Human Face of Immigration

The 14th Amendment states that, “all persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside. No state shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States.”

Recently, this amendment has been added to the immigration debate with the term “anchor baby.”

An anchor baby is the offspring of an illegal immigrant who, because of current legal interpretation of the amendment, becomes a U.S. citizen at birth, according to the Federation For American Immigration Reform website.

These children then are able to qualify for welfare and other state and federal programs.

The issue of anchor babies has come to the forefront due to posturing by South Carolina Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham. In an LA Times article, Graham demanded reform to this interpretation and said that illegal immigrants are aware of this rule and just come to “drop a child.”

According to the same LA Times article entitled “Keeping the 14th Amendment,” both Jerry Brown and Meg Whitman are not in favor of changing this interpretation. dailytitan.com/news

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RACHEL SALAS Staff Writer

Attention you hair-extension abusing, brand-name wearing, trendy hot-spot outing, expensive car-driving cool kids: it’s no longer cool to be cool.

The days of scantily clad clothing with Cosmopolitans in-hand at your favorite night club are over.

What was once deemed as chic and trendy a la Carrie Bradshaw, is now considered to be like Sex and the City: over and unable to redeem itself (although, lord knows it has tried).

What’s in instead? Being a nerd!

Under-dressing, listening to obscure music, going to dive bars, playing Jenga, watching old movies, having feelings, reading books and playing video games is the new norm.

Hipster has far surpassed the socialite in terms of coolness.

The media has had a field day in shaping what it is to be cool and uncool. How lucky these people are to have so much power over society.

And now they are messing with us by changing our perception of

College vs. the movies SAMANTHA DABBS Staff Writer

College is one big party: sex, drugs and alcohol. At least, this is what Hollywood wants you to think.

According to the Huffington Post, students at Harvard University have to be given permission by their administration to throw a party.

If you are saying, “Wait a second, I didn’t sign up for this,” don’t worry, you are not alone.

Thanks to Hollywood, some people are under the impression that college is just one big party.

Newsflash: it’s not.

Hollywood’s hype of college life was something to look forward to growing up.

You know, the huge frat parties with endless keggers, packed wall to wall with good looking frat boys and half-naked girls.

Of course there were small concerns before entering the college scene.

Where were all the cops in these movies? Who pays for all the kegs and 30-packs? If I’m going to party

the matter.

Michael Cera is a prime example of dorky-cool displayed at its finest.

Remember when men with feelings were considered to be sissies?

And I’m putting that in the nicest way possible.

Now, being soft-spoken, intellectual, quirky, sweet, musicallyinclined and emotional are traits that have become cool for men to display.

Women flock to men who are “deep” and see the beauty in life.

Cool guys, don’t scoff. You’re irrelevant now.

Ryan Seacrest was a self-proclaimed dork, although some would argue that not much has changed.

Either way, this nerd has conquered the media world, one network and radio station at a time.

“I was a fat kid that wore orthodontic head gear,” Seacrest said.

I’m sure all the kids that bullied him in school are now bragging that they shared a dingy water fountain with him in P.E. class. I would.

Instead of going to a noisy house party and drinking yourself into oblivion, it’s cool to go to privately owned coffee shop in a quiet part

of town, order a soy milk latte, eat a gluten-free pastry and play video games on your computer.

And you can forget about watching a Drew Barrymore movie about falling in love and finding happiness.

No, no, no. If you walk out of a movie and understand exactly what happened, you’re not going to be in the new in-crowd.

It’s cool to see an independent film with little dialogue, where the emphasis is on character emotion.

Ambiguity has taken over.

For decades, nerds have been shown in a negative light.

Now, revenge of the nerds is in full-effect.

So goodbye, Paris Hilton.

Arrevadercci, Heidi Montag and au revoir, Kim Kardashian.

See you later, flashy nightclubs and designer clothing.

Hello, intelligence and art.

Welcome back, meaning and kindness, and salutations to everything thoughtful and independent.

So get your favorite indie music, put on your thrift store purchased shoes and wear your oldest pair of glasses.

The rein of cool to be uncool has arrived!

every night with these beautiful people, am I going to need new clothes? Well, my bank account was happy to know that in reality the Hollywood college life doesn’t exist.

At least I haven’t seen it at Cal State Fullerton.

According to CoEd Magazine, the Princeton Review’s 2010 list of top ten party schools does not include a CSU. Shocker, maybe because no one has money for alcohol and rising tuition prices.

Maybe its our title as a commuter school at CSUF, or because we’re not a “rich school” like USC and UCLA. Either way, I haven’t seen any infamous Frank the Tank streaking scenes, from Old School, around our campus. Except for maybe the annual CSUF Undie Run, which cuts it pretty close.

Old School shows three grown adults trying to re-live their college years by starting a fraternity near a college campus. College was just one huge party they wanted to relive.

I wonder how many CSUF students feel this way after graduating?

My guess would be... none.

Ryan Reynolds stars in the movie Van Wilder, where he has a serious financial crisis. Well, most students have financial difficulties, but it’s a little different when you’re in Van Wilder’s position of a seventh year college student and your crisis is be-

cause your dad stops funding your never ending tuition fees.

What is Van Wilder’s solution?

Becoming a professional party thrower of course! Now he can pay his own tuition and forever stay in college.

Well Van, not a bad idea with this economy but that is beside the point.

Movies like this need to have disclaimers saying: not like real college.

These comedies are great for laughs but they don’t give aspiring college students, specifically those that are not going to a top ten party school, a clear view of what college is actually like.

What about all of the late night study groups followed by the early morning coffee fixes?

Why doesn’t the movie industry show the parts about waking up to our alarms an hour earlier than usual just to find a place to park near our classroom after staying up all night studying for an exam?

I guess waiting to find parking just isn’t that exciting to watch.

College does have its perks, like getting student discounts at the movie theaters and certain restaurants, but contrary to what the big screen shows, staying in school to party longer isn’t every student’s reality.

Hollywood, don’t be shocked, but some college students actually study.

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No ‘rush’ for Jews SERENA WHITECOTTON Asst. Opinion Editor

The Greeks are supposed to be an all-inclusive unit and open to everyone who wants to be a part of any Greek organization.

These particular groups are often stereotyped: blonde, skinny ex-cheerleaders; beefy, dumb, meat-heads. I’ve always tried to observe the Greeks without stereotypes, but as of Friday, the stereotypes have come to life.

The Pan-hellenic Council decided to host its “rush” week during the holiest Jewish holiday, and nobody seems to care.

I have never been interested in joining a sorority, but I always pay attention to the recruitment dates, particularly so I can avoid Titan Walk.

The week of rush seemed rather late in the semester, but I hardly took notice.

My friends and I were joking about sororities and rush during the third week of school, and I went to look at the dates on my calendar.

To my surprise, the council was planning its recruitment during Yom Kippur.

For those of you who are unfamiliar with the holiday, Yom Kippur is the last day of the Jewish New Year

and is known as our “Day of Atonement.” This holiday is the spiritual equivalent of Christmas or Easter, and it includes a day full of prayer and fasting.

I am Jewish and told my friends that I, unfortunately (sarcasm on), I wouldn’t be able to rush.

I didn’t think about it for a few days, but as the event got closer, I realized that the sororities didn’t even think about Cal State Fullerton’s Jewish community.

These women must not care about the Jewish women who may have wanted to join.

The sororities are making its potential members choose between their faith and joining an organization. I thought things like this didn’t exist in real life.

Now, you can say, “Oh, they probably didn’t know when the holiday was.” And if every single calendar didn’t have Yom Kippur and Rosh Hashana, I would understand. But, calendars have the holidays. Calendars have most holidays: Ramadan, Kwanzaa, Easter and even Arbor Day. The sororities were either ignorant or didn’t care.

It’s incredibly thoughtless of the Pan-hellenic Council to forget about CSUF’s Jewish women.

The council would never have

thought to host its recruitment on Easter or Christmas if the holidays were at the appropriate time.

In this day and age where we are constantly focused on being politically correct, how could someone ignore this blatant disregard for an entire population on campus?

According to its recruitment website, the Pan-hellenic Council and its members “pride themselves on superior scholarship, leadership, dedication to philanthropy, community service, social life and sisterhood.”

The women of this year’s council have neglected all of that.

The council is also in violation of CSUF’s policy, wherein “membership in (the) organization shall not be denied to any student at California State University, Fullerton on the basis of race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, color, age, gender, martial status, citizenship, sexual orientation or disability.”

The university and Greek Life hasn’t responded to my email, which I take as a sign of indifference to the whole situation.

I demand to be treated as an equal in the community, and if I want to join an organization, I should only have to choose which dress I want to wear, not whether or not I’ll participate in my faith.

Still killing the ‘DREAM’ JENNA WEST Staff Writer

MARK SAMALA / Photo Editor Students rally for the DREAM Act with Mayor Villaraigosa in Los Angeles. The DREAM Act didn’t get past the Senate on Tuesday.

The Senate has crushed more dreams by putting a hold on the DREAM Act. The DREAM Act was the first step to immigration reform. It would have allowed opportunities for illegal immigrants, who were brought here by their parents, a shot at citizenship if they showed good moral character and received a GED or served two years in the military.

According to the New York Times, Republicans thought Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid was using the immigration reform as a way to gain the votes of the Hispanic community in Nevada. Whether Reid’s motives were for his own personal gain or not shouldn’t be the reason to deny a baby step toward a solution to immigration.

An article by the LA Times stated that “even for Reid, DREAM could cost almost as many votes as it gains.”

The majority of congressmen and congresswomen would rather ignore immigration than try to establish some type of change, instead they choose to stick to their own incentives of voters.

Reid is one of the only politicians who tried to compromise the issue of immigration yet there will be no reform on the issue this year because of the votes.

We should not deprive young immigrants a chance to strive for their own personal goals of education and citizenship that could benefit the nation in the future.

According to an article by the LA Times, “It does not grant ‘amnesty’ or reward people who broke immigration laws. Rather, it acknowledges that thousands of promising young people are not to blame.”

Obviously the nation is not ready to take on the immigration issue.

Some Americans complain about illegal immigrants feeding off of the taxpayers’ money. However, once these illegal immigrants earn their citizenship they will also be the ones paying taxes.

I would rather have them work for their citizenship and contribute to the country than to not make an effort.

The DREAM Act would have greatly benefited the maintenance of the military’s volunteer force and the nation as a whole. Let’s face it, we cannot banish every illegal immigrant, so we should utilize their presence and give them an opportunity to contribute to the country. It was supported

by the Defense Department and military advocate Gen. Colin Powell.

“Immigration is what's keeping this country's lifeblood moving forward,” Powell said in an article by The Hill.

If an illegal immigrant is willing to join the military and risk their life – which many people are fearful of doing – in order to be a member of this country then they deserve a chance to become a citizen. These are people I would want to call Americans.

Unfortunately, those who are against the DREAM Act believed it would increase the immigration rate.

However, according to Nilc.org the DREAM Act applied to only illegal immigrants who have lived in the US for five years before the date of the bill’s enactment, which is not an incentive for other youth to come across the border seeking these opportunities.

The DREAM Act had the benefits of increasing military, increasing the population of college graduates, less people not contributing to taxes and a step to a positive solution to immigration.

Next time, I hope politicians can look past their popularity, stop pointing fingers and look at what benefits the population as a whole: citizens and illegal immigrants.

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door or wherever, if a student passes by and sees the sticker, they’re going Having had to return to Mexico to say, ‘This is a safe zone; it’s for me for a year while waiting to become to talk about my issues, whatever a citizen, Reyes is fully aware of the I’m going through.’” anxiety felt by many other undocuInternships for AB-540 students mented students. are also offered through the center.

“It was pretty hard. You know Counselors will find a student’s how people get homesick? I got interests and tailor an internship homesick,” Reyes said. “I actually around their major, allowing them had to go through some counseling, to complete their required internsee a counselor to talk about my is- ship without the threat of only sues.” being seen as The WomundocumentThis is a safe zone; en’s Center, ed. it’s for me to talk about my a “safe zone,” Many of the is part of the students who issues, whatever I’m going AB-540 and go through through. offers a safe the Women’s harbor.

Center have - Carlos Reyes A sticker is been referred Human service major posted inside not just by the center, other stushowing students they are free to dents, but professors and other staff come in and talk about their issues on campus. and concerns without feeling like “One thing I love about the they’re being threatened.

Women’s Center is they are very The sticker was developed by the student centered,” said Janette L. AB-540 Task Force and is distrib- Hyder, counseler in the Coordinauted to faculty and staff who have tor Links Mentoring Program. completed training on how to help “They are there to help all stuAB-540 students. dents and the fact that AB-540 stu“We created a sticker. Why? Be- dents feel like EOP and the Womcause we know for a student it’s so en’s Center is a safe haven for them; hard to talk about their issues, their that’s a positive thing.” problems, whatever they’re going The Women’s Center works hard through,” Reyes said. “Every time to help undocumented students feel (the staff) has the sticker on their like they belong.

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LUCIO VILLA / Asst. Photo Editor The Women’s Center is one place on campus where the AB-540 “safe zone” stickers adorn the walls, signifying a safe place for undocumented students to find varying forms of aid.

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-According to the AB-540 CSUF Online Resource Guide, nonresidential students must have attended a California high school for three or more years and received their diploma or equivalent to be eligible.

-Temporary Protected Status: Given to individuals who live in certain countries the U.S. deemed or currently recognizes as unsafe. This status allows said individuals to remain in the U.S. for the duration of their status; however, they are subject to period INS review, and the status does not lead to a visa.

-A green card means you are a permanent U.S. resident, and you have the right to work and live in the U.S. for as long as you like.

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‘Gaston’ gives French fare to Fullerton foodies Fullerton crepe truck grows after reality show feature HEATHER REST Staff Writer

Savory, sweet Parisian crepes are not commonly associated with the “roach coach.”

Crepes Bonaparte, the Fullerton based traveling food truck, is twisting the perception of meals on wheels, breaking every stereotype with their crepe-based menu and their little French hats.

Christian Murcia, his wife Danielle and his childhood friend Matthew Meyer were recently featured on The Great Food Truck Race, a reality show on the Food Network, hosted by TV chef Tyler Florence.

The show spanned across the United States in a series of challenges presented to seven gourmet food trucks competing for $50,000.

The Murcias opened the parent company, Crepes Bonaparte Catering in 2008.

To expand on the company the couple decided to create the food truck in the place of a permanent restaurant location.

The truck “Gaston” had only been in service for a month when they were casted.

They were successful in the first two episodes, coming in second in the New Mexico episode.

For the Parisian trio, the show came to an end on the third episode when the team received the lowest gross sales in the Fort Worth Texas challenge, “Where’s the Beef,” an onlooker during the episode said, “I’ve never heard of a crepe.”

As a result of the show’s exposure, the couple has seen a peak in sales.

“We definitely are a lot busier; we get more request for stops in Orange County and LA,” Danielle said.

Gourmet food trucks have had a popularity explosion in the last few years with somewhat of a late start in Orange County, but with the ad-

dition of Crepes Bonaparte the list is growing.

“It’s something really different.

It opens a lot of opportunity for business owners and for consumers. People really enjoy the different food options,” Danielle said.

Crepes Bonaparte makes appearances all over Orange County and Los Angeles, with a consistent appearance every Thursday at the Anaheim Farmers Market.

Crepes Bonaparte is excited about the success and looking forward to the future.

“We really are enjoying the growth of the business. We are living in the moment and enjoying the success the show has brought us,” Danielle said.

Thank goodness for mobile food.

When all the usual lunch options sound mundane, it is a delightful surprise to see those big trucks waiting for you around the corner.

It is the latest trend in food and a fun one at that, so keep your eyes peeled for the gourmet food trucks in your area.

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MI TRAN / Staff Photographer Samba dancers in elaborate garments and headdresses dance along the street during the parade at the Brazilian Street Carnaval.

Brazilian carnaval celebrates culture MI TRAN Staff Writer

Vivid hues of yellow, green, blue and white colored clothing sprinkle the grounds of the downtown Long Beach Promenade as festival goers show off their pride at the Brazilian Street Carnaval and Independence Day Celebration Sunday, Sep. 19.

Going on its 13th year, the carnaval is presented by the SambaLá Samba School.

The Long Beach based nonprofit organization promotes awareness for those into the Brazilian culture by providing dance lessons, drum classes and professional performances.

Entertainment was nonstop with numerous performances throughout the day with highlights from Natalia & Daniela & New Cycle Band who performed original songs with some reggae cover songs mixed in.

The band managed to keep the crowd nodding their heads and swaying back and forth to the music despite the minimal shade and intense afternoon heat.

Orange Coast College student Priscila Brasil came to the carnaval with friends to immerse herself in her culture. “Its always nice to be around Brazilian people. I always en-

joy the dancing, the food and what the vendors sell,” Brasil said.

Many vendors were on site providing attendees with choices of food and drinks. Silvio’s food tent was grilling slabs of meat next to customers waiting in line and serving up giant plates of barbecue chicken, tri-tip, pulled pork and garlic fries.

Across the way, the Organic Oasis food truck satisfied the customers thirst by blending up acai, lemonberry and matcha green tea smoothies and filling empty stomachs with burritos stuffed with spinach and tofu or lime chicken.

An abundance of vendors were selling clothing such as jerseys, bikinis and T-shirts, most adorned with the Brazilian flag logo or the country’s colors of yellow and green.

Ana Imbriale, a vendor for the past five years at the carnaval, had her own stand set up called “Brasil Mania” which sold Havaianas flipflops, soccer balls, bandannas and Brazilian snacks. Imbriale said, “Participating in this event makes me feel closer to my people and I like to get involved with the Brazilian community in Los Angeles.”

Other vendors included a face paint stand where attendees could decorate their faces with choices like a Brazilian flag, hearts and animals.

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The highlight of the day was the Rio-Style parade, which quickly enthused the crowd. “Rio-Style” refers to the popular wild parades that occur in Rio de Janeiro every year.

The crowd was greeted by the King of Carnaval before the beats of about 25 drummers infiltrated the streets with its infectious and energetic sound.

Dozens of samba dancers wearing shiny jewel adorned bikinis and headdresses with bright-colored plumes danced to the music with smiles on their faces. Other attractions included a float and a children’s section showcasing little future samba dancers in their costumes.

The parade route started on 4th Street at the Promenade shopping center in downtown Long Beach ending at the carnaval venue near Broadway and Pine Avenue.

Proceeds from the carnaval went to a charity in Macae, Brazil named Casa do Cominho (The Path House), that helps families in need.

The rarity of such events motivates Santa Ana resident and Brazil native, Kevin Lopes to go every year.

“There’s not too many Brazilian events or places around here. When you stay out of your country for a long time, you miss the culture and the people,” Lopes said.

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September 22, 2010

The Campus Huddle... A Titan legend Oakland yearning for a ring or two

MARC DONEZ Staff Writer

ALEX JAICH Asst. Sports Editor

In this season of college football, one running quarterback is putting up big numbers in Denard Robinson of Michigan (3-0).

Robinson, who has posted 1,230 all-purpose yards within the first three games is good, but Cal State Fullerton great Damon Allen is a living legend in this category. Allen deserves some long-overdue recognition.

In the United States few fans would associate his name with his older brother Marcus Allen, Heisman Trophy winner and running back great for USC and the NFL’s Oakland Raiders.

Fans in Canada know Damon Allen as the best Canadian Football quarterback of all-time.

A native of San Diego, Allen was the starting quarterback at Lincoln High School. He posted a record of 22-2 for as a two-year varsity player, as well as first team All-CIF for two years. He led his team to two AA division CIF football championships.

As a Titan, Allen led his team to two Pacific Coast Athletic Association championships. He also broke a 26-year-old NCAA record in which 300 passing attempts he only threw three interceptions and broke seven school records.

He was a first team PCAA quarterback, and was named the United Press International All-West Coast team.

Allen was also a sensational baseball player for CSUF’s historic program. He helped his Titan baseball team win the 1984 College World Series.

That season, he led the team to a

Courtesy of MCT As a Titan, Damon Allen threw for a total of 4,218 yards and 27 touchdowns. In 2005, he won CFL’s MVP award as a 41-year-old.

regular season record of 66-20 as a pitcher.

Allen was drafted by the Detroit Tigers in the 1984 Major League Baseball Draft in the seventh round.

Allen never signed a contract with the Tigers, but did sign one with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1993.

He reported to the Pirates’ spring training camp in 1994, but ultimately left camp and decided to go pro in the Canadian Football League.

Allen’s 23-year career in the CFL makes Brett Favre’s career look shortlived and insignificant like winning a people’s election in North Korea.

The accolades on his website speak for themselves: four Grey Cup Championships, three Grey Cup MVPs and one Most Outstanding Player Award, 72,381 passing yards are more than any other player in professional football, and his 11,914 rushing yards rank as the third-highest total in CFL history – just 329 yards behind his brother.

Allen is also well-known for his

charitable endeavors including: The Damon Allen Quarterback Challenge for Kids and the Grey Cup Event Night of Champions, for which the proceeds are given to Amateur Football in Canada.

From his 1985 beginning as quarterback for the Edmonton Eski-

Best Drop-Back Quarterbacks 1. Andrew Luck - Stanford 2. Ryan Mallet - Arkansas 3. Greg McElroy - Alabama 4. Brandon Weeden - Oklahoma State 5. Dan Persa - Northwestern 6. Matt Barkley - USC 7. Geno Smith - West Virginia 8. Nick Foles - Arizona 9. Andy Dalton - TCU 10. T.J Yates - North Carolina

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Pain in NFL is more than just a bruise MATTHEW PETROPULOS safety Darren Sharper of the defendStaff Writer

Two weeks into the regular season in the National Football League injuries have already started to affect numerous teams. Concussions, knee injuries, ankle injuries and broken bones have already been suffered.

Some players are out for the season, some of them are on the Physically Unable to Perform List (PUP List).

“The NFL should have programs so that their players with severe, career-ending injuries have backup plans for after football, because injuries are occurring at an alarming rate,” said Ben Okum, a Cal State Fullerton business major.

Before the season even started, numerous players were affected in training camp and the preseason.

Outside linebacker Elvis Dumervil of the Denver Broncos, St. Louis Rams’ wide receiver Donnie Avery, Pittsburgh Steelers’ tackle Willie Colon and New England Patriots’ corner back Leigh Bodden all suffered injuries and are out for the season.

Other players that were injured or recovering from surgeries in the offseason, that have a chance to return this season, are Baltimore Ravens’ free safety Ed Reed, corner back Al Harris and strong safety Atari Bigby of the Green Bay Packers and free

ing Super Bowl champs the New Orleans Saints. They are all on the PUP List and are eligible to return after week six.

Reed is a huge loss for the Ravens’ defense because he has 46 career interceptions since coming into the league in 2002. Harris and Bigby are both key losses for the Packers’ defense. Finally, Sharper had nine interceptions last season and will be missed for the next six weeks.

The biggest blows to potential playoff teams were the Packers’ running back Ryan Grant who is out for the season with an ankle and knee injury, and strong safety Bob Sanders of the Indianapolis Colts out for the season with torn biceps. Grant is coming off back-to-back seasons of 1,200 yards rushing “(Ryan) Grant is a huge loss. I think the Packers better go out and get someone through a trade. Someone like Marshawn Lynch would be a good pickup, because the Buffalo Bills have plenty of other running backs. However, I think the offense is good enough to carry the load without Grant,” said Mohammed Jawad, a CSUF kinesiology major.

Then on Monday night, Reggie Bush suffered a broken bone in his leg, displacing him for six weeks of the season. Bush was fielding a punt when he dropped and dove for the

ball and a group of San Francisco 49ers landed on him in a fight for the football. Bush is a huge loss for the Saints because he is so versatile and plays numerous roles on their offense and special teams.

Another huge injury problem for players to worry about; concussions.

Players such as quarterback Kevin Kolb and middle linebacker Stewart Bradley of the Philadelphia Eagles and outside linebacker Demarcus Ware of the Dallas Cowboys suffered from them in week one, while tight end Jason Witten of the Cowboys suffered one in their 27-20 loss to the Chicago Bears on Sunday.

“Concussions are a serious issue.

Seeing Stewart Bradley get up after being hit and falling back down was a discouraging sight. I was shocked to see the team let him back in the game only to take him out a couple of plays later,” said Mike Tran, a CSUF criminal justice major.

This is a huge reason why the NFL Players Association does not want the 18-game schedule proposed by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and backed by the owners.

Only time will tell if these injuries will affect the playoff pushes of their teams. Injuries are a part of the game and there will be many more to come. Football is a rough sport that demands the most out of its athletes physically and mentally.

Courtesy of MCT San Francisco 49ers Patrick Willis tackles New Orleans Saints Reggie Bush on Monday, where Bush was injured in the fourth quarter.

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mos, to his 2007 retirement as a Toronto Argonaut, experts debate on how great Allen may have been in the NFL, but one thing is for sure, Damon Allen is the greatest CSUF quarterback of all-time.

Talk to a Raider fan, especially an older one, and they’ll boast about being part of one of the more storied franchises in the NFL. They will talk of great tradition, a rich history and winning football games.

They’ll tell you how much they love Ken Stabler, Marcus Allen and, more recently, Tim Brown and Rich Gannon.

They’ll speak of team mottos like “commitment to excellence” and “just win baby,” sayings that are synonymous with Raider football.

Yet, the rallying cries of the Oakland Raiders are a stark reminder of how far the organization has fallen since their 2002 Super Bowl appearance.

Gone are the days of fierce competition on the field.

Instead, being competitive is the new benchmark. Not exactly, “just win baby.”

Gone are great quarterbacks like Stabler and Gannon.

Instead, the Raiders have had 10 different starting quarterbacks since Gannon retired in 2004.

Even worse is their record on the field. Since the 2002 Super Bowl XXXVII, the Raiders have failed to win more than five games in a season.

But there has been one stable force during this tumultuous era of futility.

Overseeing the seven-consecutive losing seasons has been the man who helped lead them to three Super Bowl victories, owner Al Davis.

Originally known for his football smarts and intimidating demeanor, the 81-year-old owner has watched the proud franchise he built himself be gutted into the laughing stock of the NFL. Davis’ “commitment to excellence” is still there. That is not the question. The question is why he is still there.

No doubt, Al Davis has left his mark, not just on the Raiders, but professional football as a whole. It started during his American Football League days and continued when the Raiders joined the bigger, more competitive NFL. But more recently, Davis is forging a legacy that will be more remembered as the man who has employed five different head coaches since 2002.

He is leaving his mark on the team. Sadly, that mark is a black eye.

It is sad considering Al Davis was once the perfect leader for the Raider Nation.

His love for the Raiders is well documented, but so is his maverick mentality.

Raider fans gravitated to the team because of that mentality; the “Us vs. Them” mantra.

Davis was happy to lead the revolt, so to speak, against NFL norms. He wanted to prove his philosophies worked.

And they did work. With a tough, hard hitting defense and a vertical passing attack on offense, the Raiders made the statement that they were going to win their way.

Unfortunately, Davis has failed to realize that sports, especially football, evolve over time.

Instead of adapting to the new NFL, Davis has stubbornly implemented his philosophies, much of them unchanged since the last Raider Super Bowl win in 1983.

The proud franchise with the maverick mentality sits fruitless at the bottom of the AFC West.

Fans are ashamed, embarrassed and hopeless.

Every season, a glimmering light seems to shine at the end of the tunnel for Raider fans. It’s usually pitch black by week three.

But Raider fans are a loyal bunch.

They yearn for the glory days of old.

They want a winner.

They want a team they can be proud of. They want to just win baby!