Daily Titan September 23, 2010

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Vol. 88 Issue 13

September 23, 2010

Letlive lets students come to life at Becker Los Angeles natives, Letlive, recently released their full-length album

See LETLIVE, page 4

Alumnafromreturns space voyage

Chemistry graduate replaced a coolant pump on her second and latest mission to space See RETURN, page 3

WHAT’S INSIDE DETOUR Going green through a volunteer venue ........................................4 OPINION The Devil’s Advocate: Capital Punishment ........................................6 SPORTS Major League Baseball’s hunt for October ........................................8

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Fullerton strengthens Jessica’s Law KEITH COUSINS Asst. News Editor

A law enabling police to fine, prosecute and jail sex offenders who reside within 2,000 ft. of a school or park was voted in unanimously by the Fullerton City Council Tuesday. Prior to this it was illegal under Jessica’s Law for sex offenders to live in these areas but police were unable to act when infractions occurred. “We did a lot of research and the conclusion was that the law had no teeth,” said Fullerton Police Public Information Officer Sgt. Andrew Goodrich. “If you were in violation we could wag our finger at you, but nothing else.” The law was prompted by a public complaint made by the Levinson family of Fullerton – who reside near Laguna Lake Park. According the Orange County Register, Eric Hinnenkamp, a registered sex offender, inherited his parent’s home near the park and there was fear he might move in. See SEX OFFENDERS, page 2

Permit sales decrease as students seek alternatives to campus lots FRANCINE RIOS Staff Writer

down. Complaints were posted (all of which have now been deleted by the original posters) on the museum’s Facebook page, resulting in the removal of the tapestry by the museum’s staff Aug. 31. “We received a handful of phone calls about the issue,” said Dr. Kevin O’Grady, director of the Anti-Defamation League Orange County regional office. “There was a mixture of anger and confusion.” The Anti-Defamation League was set up to stop the defamation of the Jewish people and to secure justice and fair treatment to all. See SWASTIKA, page 2

See PARKING, page 2

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The swastika is a religious symbol that has existed for thousands of years Tapestry of Hindu Swastika, once removed over controversy, in Hinduism, but many associate it with the German Nazi Party, who misis placed again at local museum appropriated the symbol during Adolf Hitler’s reign. GARY YOUNG The tapestry, which was originally put For The Daily Titan on display June 27, is part of Pretend City’s “Home” exhibit, which takes obA tapestry featuring a Hindu swasjects of cultural significance from local tika that was removed from Pretend Hindu family homes and displays them City Children’s Museum in Irvine, after to the public. The tapestry is currently receiving complaints from visitors, will part of an exhibit that displays items be placed up again this week. from a local Indian home. Pamela Shambra, President of PreWhen it was first displayed, some tend City, made the announcement visitors claimed that the tapestry was on the museum’s Facebook page last offensive and called for it to be taken Wednesday.

Parking concerns linger

Parking permit sales have shown a 6 percent decrease from the fall 2009 semester, as stated by parking director Joe Ferrer. “I believe the decrease is due to a number of reasons,” Ferrer said. “The increase in parking permit price, the downturn in the economy, parking off site and commuters using an alternate commute mode.” As of Sept. 17, a total of 19,411 students had purchased parking permits. This makes for about $4,270,020 in parking revenue, which will help pay for operating expenses, general reimbursement funds, maintenance and repair and debt repayments. In 2009, 29 percent of the parking revenue went to repay parking structure debt. Despite the decrease in purchases, Ferrer said this will not affect the university’s plan to pay back the $24 million spent to build the East Side Parking Structure, which opened at the beginning of this semester and resulted in the loss of about 680 parking spaces. The debts incurred from the State College Parking Structure, Nutwood Parking Structure and newest East Side Parking Structure must be repaid over the course of 25 years. The repayment plan, which is outlined on the Parking and Transportation Services website, entails a continued parking fee increase through 2016. At that point, parking fees will be set at $236 per semester, a $74 increase from 2009. Motorcycle riders will pay $100 per semester in 2016, a $50 increase from 2009. Amanda Guerrero, a third year undeclared student, still parks on campus in spite of the parking fee increase. “I’ll still buy the permits,” Guerrero said of the impending fee hikes. “It’s possible that I would stop buying it, but it just works out for me to buy a permit.”

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LOCAL HOT SPOT: Brewery celebrates anniversary KRYSTLE UY Staff Writer

JOHNNY LE / Asst. Photo Editor Senior libero Cami Croteau and senior outside hitter Erin Saddler share a dig as their teammates look on.

Titans roll over Toreros MICHELLEE COOPER Staff Writer

The Cal State Fullerton women’s volleyball team had a huge win over No. 21 San Diego Toreros in three sets (27-25, 25-20, 25-21). With another sweep under their belts, the Titans use this win as a confidence booster to prepare them for their upcoming Big West Conference matches. In the first set, senior middle blocker Erin Saddler helped the Titans bring

the game back up to a 16-16 tie after trailing behind. Shortly after, the Titans trailed behind the Toreros again, a few big saves made by senior setter Genie Francisco helped the Titans take the lead and win by two points. In the second set, sophomore setter Gabrielle Dewberry had a big save that helped the Titans take the lead. With back-to-back kills by freshman middle blocker Ayana Whitaker, CSUF held off San Diego and kept their lead. See VOLLEYBALL, page 8

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The distinct aroma of wheat and barley lingers in the air. Giant silver vats are busy brewing as people sit at a bar decorated with baby dolls. The menu consists of drinks with colorful names like Filthy Blonde and Mischief. This isn’t your ordinary drinking experience. In fact, the dank space is a tasting room for crafted beer at The Bruery hidden in Placentia. The Bruery just celebrated its second anniversary and recently opened a retail store in Orange, complete with a tasting room specializing in beer, wine and cheese. The Bruery started out as CEO Patrick Rue’s (whose last name inspired the company’s namesake) part-time hobby during law school at Chapman Univeristy, became a full-blown career. “You get a well-educated bar,” said Benjamin Weiss, manager of sales and marketing at The Bruery. “You’re used to tasting Bud, Coors and Miller – especially college students. (Here) you get to see how different beers can be and how interesting it could taste.” The Bruery offers beer that is 100 percent bottle conditioned, unfiltered and unpasteurized. Five beers

KRYSTLE UY / Staff Writer During their second anniversary, The Bruery displays some of the ingredients that go into making five of their signature brews.

are offered year-round as well as four seasonal beers and specialty draft releases are offered occasionally. The concoctions crafted from The Bruery are as unique as its namesake. The Gunga Galunga is a dark beer made with kaffir leaves and galangal, an ingredient used in Thai cuisine. Another standout beer is Black Tues-

day, a malty stout barrel aged for 18 months and is 19 percent alcohol by volume. The Bruery’s success is due to the much coveted Black Tuesday, which will be re-released Oct. 2. The stout is $30 for 750 millimeters. The beer is in such high demand that people buy the stout of Black Tuesday

and resell it for $200, according to Weiss. Guests can take a tasting flight where they buy a glass of beer for $8, which they get to keep, or purchase a growler, a larger goblet, that can be used on a future visit. See THE BRUERY, page 5


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