Daily Titan September 28, 2010 by Daily Titan

Vol. 88 Issue 15

September 28, 2010

WHAT’S INSIDE

Fencing lunges

OPINION New Trend: Women standing up for themselves ........................................4

into action

Medieval club crosses swords on campus See STUDENTS, page 2

Shadow Festival draws

DETOUR Titan Radio at Titan Tusk Force on Wednesday ........................................6

Month-long festival hosts a variety of plays and musical performances See FULLERTON, page 6

SPORTS Women’s basketball annual Race for the Cure ........................................8

crowd with horrific entertainment

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HEAT

The Student Voice of California State University, Fullerton

112°

LinkedIn links up job seekers Social networking website aids a variety of professionals

WAVE

MICHELLE WIEBACH News Editor

Heat by the numbers

• Downtown Los Angeles hit 113 degrees yesterday, breaking the old all-time record of 112 degrees set on June 26, 1990. • Fullerton recorded a high of 112 degrees yesterday, breaking the previous record of 108 degrees in 2004 • The hottest ever temperature was in El Azizia, Libya, where temperatures reached 136 degrees in 1922. • The pool at the recreation center is open Monday through Thursday from 6:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and is the perfect way to cool off in between classes. • Lack of water can lead to dehydration, especially in extreme heat. Drink up! Information gathered by: Keith Cousins

JANELLE CONNER / Staff Photographer Daniel Wade and Dillon Mosier relax in the pool during mid-afternoon temperature of 112 at the SRC Building.

The Career Center launches its online presence this semester, using the social networking website LinkedIn.com to help students find jobs. “We are meeting students where they are,” said Debbie Darling, a Career Center industry specialist for humanities and social science. Darling hopes to connect with students via social networking sites like Twitter and LinkedIn. LinkedIn is a professional social networking website designed to help connect its 75 million users to job opportunities and field-specific resources. Recruiters and hiring managers use the website to find candidates and make connections with prospective employees. Jim Case, director of the Career Center, hopes LinkedIn will work as a platform to connect the 49,000 users that list Cal State Fullerton as their school with students seeking jobs and internships. “(LinkedIn is) a huge database of potential opportunity for students,” Case said. “Students can build an online network that goes beyond people on campus.” On LinkedIn, users can create a profile that lists experience, educational background, specialties and current job positions. See LINKEDIN, page 2

Ping-Pong playoffs Table tennis rallies players during tournament JESSICA RUBIO For The Daily Titan

Just below the Titan Student Union Underground, table tennis players practice their skills and participate in a tournament every other Thursday at 4 p.m., seeking the best competitor. Any Cal State Fullerton student is welcomed to participate in the tournament whether they bring their own paddle or not. Before the tournament begins, players warm up by scrimmaging against each other and unloading their paddles from cushioned cases. For table tennis participant, Paul Do, warming up before the game is crucial. Do, 23, a business marketing major, started playing table tennis in 2003 when his dad introduced him to the game. Do plays table tennis in the Underground when he has time because he likes the skills involved and just “having fun.” When the clock strikes four, the game is on. As soon as the paddle strikes the ball, this fast-paced game takes full force. The table tennis tournament can be compared to the game of volleyball, said Underground employee Alexis Robinson, a 23-year-old sociology major. See TENNIS, page 3

MARK SAMALA / Photo Editor Students gather during a CALPIRG campaign to spread awareness about environmental protection, global warming and social problems, amongst other things.

Students unite against Proposition 23 issue STEPHANIE RAYGOZA Asst. News Editor

OLIVIA BOUNVONGXAY / Staff Writer Festival patrons felt what it was like to make wine the traditional way as they stepped on and squished grapes at Uncorked

Food and wine festival at Arboretum OLIVIA BOUNVONGXAY Staff Writer

Wine glasses were filled to the brim at the Fullerton Uncorked Food and Wine Festival, held in Cal State Fullerton’s Arboretum Saturday evening. Hanging lanterns led the pathway to the food and wine tasting celebration presented by the Fullerton South Rotary Club. Family, friends and locals cooled down with iced white wines, rosés and sparkling

champagne while the heat lingered into the night. The Arboretum was covered to its entirety with white linen tents. Each was steaming with aromas of their finest cuisines, A-list wines and spiced cigars. Chocolate-covered strawberries, pulled pork sliders and lobster bisque were just a taste of the samples given out by local restaurants, like The Twisted Vine and Slide Bar. See ARBORETUM, page 6

Student organizers, part of an environmental protection group, kicked off a campaign Monday to bring awareness and influence students to vote against Proposition 23. Led by campus organizer Adam Gaya, the meeting’s main focus was to inform students about what the California Public Interest Research Group is and about the group on campus. “Education is going to be key and students play a big role in the deciding factor of whether this law passes,” Gaya said. CALPIRG is an independent, statewide student organization that encourages and organizes college students to work and help solve issues such as environmental protection, consumer protection and social problems within their college.

Gaya and other group members are leading an aggressive campaign push to get 10,000 students to pledge to vote no on Prop. 23. The group has already garnered a thousand pledges.“When people fill out these pledges they’re more likely to go out and vote,” said pledge coordinator Kylie Kellas. If passed, Prop. 23 would suspend the Global Warming Act of 2006, AB 32, until California’s unemployment rate drops to 5.5 percent or lower for four consecutive quarters. Under AB 32, the state is required to cut greenhouse gas emission levels to1990 levels by 2020 with cuts slated to begin in 2012. The proposition was placed on the November ballot by Texas oil companies Valero Energy and Tesoro Corp. and have invested nearly $5.6 million to the campaign. See GLOBAL, page 3

NEWS

IN OTHER NEWS

INTERNATIONAL

British owner of Segway dies riding his own vehicle LONDON – A British businessman whose company makes the popular Segway upright “personal transporter” died when he rode one of the machines over a cliff and into a river, it was confirmed Monday. Police in West Yorkshire, northern England, said the body of 62 year-old Jimi Heselden was found in the river Wharfe, at Boston Spa, near Wetherby, Sunday. It appeared that Heselden had driven over a cliff into the river, reports said. Heselden, who became a multimillionaire, was chairman of Hesco Bastion Ltd. in Leeds, a leading manufacturer of protective barriers. He bought U.S.-based Segway Inc. late last year. Segway was started by inventor Dean Kamen in 1999 after he developed the electric two-wheeled, self-balancing scooters. Hesco Bastion confirmed in a statement that Heselden had died in a “tragic accident” near his home in West Yorkshire.

NATIONAL

Obama again sounds call for longer school year WASHINGTON – With the public education system in crisis, President Obama called Monday for purging underperforming teachers and lengthening the school year so that the United States keeps pace with other advanced countries. He said more spending is needed to update textbooks, facilities and equipment, but added that money without reform would not solve the problems of education. “You can’t defend a status quo in which a third of our kids are dropping out,” Obama said in an interview on NBC’s “Today” show. “You can’t defend the status quo when you’ve got 2,000 schools across the county that are dropout factories where more than half of the kids are dropping out.”

STATE

Disneyland allows worker to wear religious scarf ANAHEIM – Disneyland has agreed to allow a company intern to wear her religious headscarf at work, according to a Muslim rights group that intervened after the woman was told she would have to work in the stockroom. The organization has received other complaints over the years from Muslim women who said they have been denied “front-stage jobs” with Disney because of their hijabs. A Muslim woman who works as a hostess at a Disney-owned restaurant filed a discrimination complaint earlier this year, saying she has repeatedly been sent home without pay for refusing to remove her headscarf at work. That case is ongoing.

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September 28, 2010

Students spar in new club Six-week fencing course gains popularity and returns this semester MI TRAN Staff Writer

History aficionados or people interested in learning about ancient fencing techniques can check out the emerging Medieval Swordsmanship Club and class meetings Wednesday nights at Cal State Fullerton. What turned out to be a six-week course taught at the Student Recreation Center, soon turned into a club. Students who took the class felt that the amount of time being offered was not enough for all the material being covered, they were eager to learn more. “We can only cover so much in six weeks, so the student club was a natural choice,” said Jason Taylor, the instructor for the class and club. The MSC is affiliated with the Historical European Martial Arts Alliance (HEMA), a nonprofit organization dedicated to the study and research of European martial arts. The MSC is also a part of Kron Martial Arts, a group within the alliance that provides instruction and organizational assistance to the club. Alex Chmielewski, a first year political science student, found out about the club during Discoverfest. “I was always interested in The Legend of King Arthur, and it happens to be my favorite time period,” Chmielewski said. “So far, it’s been a blast learning all the steps and moves.” The class and club are not the same. The class is more like a beginner’s course and introduces the fundamentals of ancient German and Italian fencing. Students learn about the culture,

SHANE WESTOVER / Staff Photographer Justin Beck, 23, fights a fellow club member during the sword fighting class. Serious students are encouraged to buy their own swords.

society and martial heritage during the medieval time period. The class also covers methods of defense and the tactics of fencing with a longsword. The club meeting is taught at a faster pace and is used as practice time for students to show off what they previously learned in class. Students are introduced to techniques and principles from the 1300s through the 1600s. Swords are also available for students to practice with. Beginners use plastic or wooden swords and

advanced students use blunt steel swords. Though not very sharp, all swords are made of the same materials of a real sword and weigh just as much. Serious students are encouraged to buy their own equipment to free up the gear for new and prospective members to use. Graduate student Ryan O’Connell has been in the class since 2009 and has been a member of the club since its inception in spring 2010. “It’s definitely unique,” O’Connel said. “You can’t do this anywhere

else.” Taylor thinks it’s the expanse history of the subject matter that makes the club and class stand apart from the others on campus. “Medieval swordsmanship is a reconstructed art, a martial art that researchers around the world are piecing back together from historical manuals designed to teach knights and warriors how to actually fight with the weapons of their time,” Taylor said. “The fact that we can be part of that research and reconstruction process is pretty cool.”

Understanding gender via films

Series of movies by the Women’s Center aimed to spark discussion MI TRAN Staff Writer

From the controversial dramas to the light-hearted stories of love, the Women’s Center continues its tradition of Tuesday movie nights with its fall semester film series “Real Women, Real Men, Reel World.” The series aims to address and understand gender issues. The center features different documentaries and theatrical films every semester and provides free popcorn and snacks to those who attend. “Students can pop in between classes,” said events coordinator Jerri Freeman. “It’s a place to relax and catch a movie.” The movie series focuses on a wide range of issues such as human

trafficking, sexual abuse, racism and “It shows how she suffered domestic violence. through life and how she finally had The center has disclaimers to warn the courage to leave home and start viewers of possible graphic and bru- on her own,” Raymundo said. tal scenes. Sin by Silence, the only docu“We try and hit cultural, historical mentary to be shown this semester, accomplishments and relationship tells the story of battered women issues,” Freeman said. “This semester who are in prison for killing their we have very sad and tragic films.” batterers. “We try to hit heavy and Brothers, Precious, Invictus and light topics,” Freeman said. Love Actually The center are a few of the tries to tie in films scheduled films to match We try and hit cultural, as part of the a month’s historical accomplishments series. theme if there “I would is a one. Bury and relationship issues... want to watch My Heart at the films and Wo u n d e d - Jerri Freeman, be involved,” Knee a film said Kathleen showing for Women’s Center events coordinator Raymundo, a Native Americriminal justice can Awareness student. Month and Precious, a movie about a young Brothers, featuring Natalie Portman woman struggling with many ob- and Jake Gyllenhaal, will be shown stacles and injustices, is a film Ray- during Veterans Awareness Month. mundo looks forward to watching Acting Director of the Women’s again. Center Susan Leavy said, “This se-

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mester series is very eclectic. We have Latino Heritage Month and Native American Month and the movies reflect the vibe of those awarenesses.” The center generally shows 12 movies a semester and encourages everyone to take part in the movie nights. The center gets up to 30 people with their film screenings. Often times films that centralize prominent issues are shown to classes. “People really enjoy the ones that showcase people – human interest films. We have a lot of fun and learn a lot,” Freeman said. Last fall, the center showed Grey Gardens, Juno, Taken and The Secret Life of Bees. The series, which runs from Sept. 14 to Dec. 7, is shown every Tuesday in University Hall 205 from 5 p.m. to about 7 p.m. “What I want to do is promote discussion out in the world,” Freeman said. “For them (students) to connect here and take discussion outside.”

LINKEDIN: STRENGTHENING PROFESSIONAL NETWORKS ... Continued from page 1 Other LinkedIn members can write recommendations and refer users to each other. Users can join groups specific to their fields of interests, jobs and schools where they can connect with other members and interact with prospective employers.

Laura Neal, a Career Center industry specialist for arts, entertainment and communications, encourages students to use LinkedIn as a supplement to a paper presence. “It’s an electronic résumé,” Neil said. Neal thinks LinkedIn is going to have more endurance than social media websites like Facebook and the once trendy MySpace. “It is more about public image,” Neal said. “There are no vacation photo albums, no Farmville, no hugs, no hearts.” The Career Center created a group on LinkedIn to assist students with creating online portfolios. The group provides information on interviewing, résumé building, available internships, Career Center workshops and more. Within the Career Center LinkedIn group, there are nine subgroups, focusing on specific aspects of job searching. Darling moderates the subgroup “transitioning your military experience into the private sector,” which helps CSUF veterans sell their military skills on their résumés. With this subgroup, Darling has been able to better contact veterans on campus and provide them

with resources, while giving veterans a platform to connect with each other. The Career Center subgroup, “networking and using social media in the job search,” gives members advice and resources on how to successfully use social media like LinkedIn and Facebook in the job search. “More and more students are setting up LinkedIn accounts,” said Case, who moderates the subgroup. “They think of it as a social or recreational space. We help students learn how to use the tool and focus on creating a professional environment to promote career success in graduates and alumni.” The Career Center is hosting a career networking workshop on Oct. 21 from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., which will focus on online networking and face-to-face interaction with prospective employers. Every Thursday, the Career Center hosts an open lab for LinkedIn, where students can get one-on-one help with creating an effective and professional profile. The lab is 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. in Langsdorf Hall 210G. “(LinkedIn) can be intimidating,” Case said. “But everyone has to start somewhere. If students are not learning how to use it, they are underselling their future.”

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September 28, 2010

Gallo Andrew Gallo found guilty for death of Cal State Fullerton student

Latino heritage month convicted Celebration of the Latino culture to end Oct. 15

STEPHANIE RAYGOZA

KEITH COUSINS

Asst. News Editor

Andrew Thomas Gallo was found guilty Monday of killing three people, including Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim pitcher, Nick Adenhart and Cal State Fullerton student, Courtney Stewart. According to a statement from the Orange County District Attorney, Gallo “was found guilty by a jury of three felony counts of murder, one felony count of fleeing the scene of a traffic collision involving death or permanent injury, one felony count of driving under the influence causing injury, and one felony count of driving with a .08 percent blood alcohol causing injury.” Sentencing will take place Dec. 10. Gallo faces a maximum sentence of 50 years to life in state prison. “We at the Fullerton Police Department think that justice was done,” said Sgt. Andrew Goodrich, Fullerton Police Department Public Information Officer. “I was out there the night that it occurred and it is personally fulfilling to see it come to a conclusion that at least fits the level of the crime that occurred” On April 9, 2009 Gallo was driving a minivan under the influence of alcohol, when he ran a red light and crashed into a Mitsubishi. Gallo, 23, who was driving on probation and with a suspended license as the result of a previous DUI, murdered three people in the crash. The occupants of the Mitsubishi were Nicholas Adenhart, 22, a pitcher for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim playing in his fifth professional season, Courtney Stewart, 20, a student and former Titan cheerleader at CSUF

Courtesy of AP Photo/Orange County District Attorney Above: Andrew Gallo, from San Gabriel, Calif. who was found guilty yesterday. Below: Carrie Stewart-Dixon with her late daughter and former Cal State Fullerton student, Courtney Stewart. Photo is courtesy of Carrie Stewart-Dixon

and Henry Pearson, 25, a law student working toward becoming a sports agent. Jon Wilhite, 24, a former player for the Titan baseball team, was critically injured in the crash and is now in stable condition. “These instances are always sad for the families of the victims and that’s who our thoughts and prayers are with, as much just as justice can be done in these circumstances within the ability of our justice system,” Goodrich said. During the trial, Gallo’s de-

fense argued that he did not have knowledge of the dangers of driving under the influence of alcohol. The prosecution, however, used evidence from Gallo’s previous DUI and the resulting drinking and driving counseling as well as the signed waiver that acknowledged he could be prosecuted for murder if he killed somebody while drinking and driving to prove otherwise. “In the end I think that our investigators and all the people that worked on the case did a very thorough investigation and it apparently helped the district attorney and their presentation of the case to come to this conclusion,” Goodrich said. Students at Cal State Fullerton had mixed reactions to Monday’s ruling. “(The verdict) is just and he deserves it,” said Bill Greer, business management major. “They were able to prove that he is guilty of driving under the influence more times then he was caught and he killed people. It’s a big deal.” Other students felt that the celebrity of Nick Adenhart contributed to the ruling. “The more famous the person that dies is, the stiffer the penalties get,” said Kevin Barloon, finance major, “He got screwed.”

In the spirit of Latino Heritage Month, Mesa Cooperativa will be hosting month-long events to inform and share with students the literature, art, historical, dance and accomplishments within the Latino culture. “Mesa strategically created these certain events to let all students, not just Latino students, get a feel of what Chicano/Latino heritage really is,” said Eliza Manuela Ramirez, president of Mesa Cooperativa. Established in 1991, Mesa Cooperativa is a council that serves as an umbrella for the 14 Chicano/ Latino organizations in Cal State Fullerton. Latino Heritage Month runs from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 and Mesa Cooperativa kicked off the month with Unity Week at Discoverfest. Mesa’s focuses were recruitment, fundraising, political awareness and performances for all to participate in. “Political awareness day went well, given the small turnout in previous years,” Ramirez said. Events range from live musical performances telling of the history and impact of mariachi music in U.S. culture, to a dance workshop presented by Ballet Folklorico de CSUF and the salsa club. The workshops are aimed at teaching the different styles of dance from various regions of Latin America.

“These events were planned to two of the month’s events to all help highlight the importance of students because of the focus on generations before and what they the importance of history and the accomplished,” Ramirez said. effect it has on our society and “The History of Mariachi,” pre- culture today. sented Sept. 27 in the Titan TheOn Oct. 12, Mesa Cooperativa ater, featured a 12-piece mariachi will host “Dia de la Raza: The Implaying background to a Power- portance of Culture.” The visually Point presentation and speaker. crafted presentation will be given “My goal for Mesa is to attract by Maria Elena Ramirez, and she more latinos to be involved in will discuss topics of colonialism, school and join more clubs,” said political ideologies and the Latino Saul Cuautle, Mesa Cooperativa culture. treasurer. “I’m looking forward to Political icon Sylvia Mendez, of the mariachi event and the art.” the landmark case battle Mendez The council also teams up with v. Westminster, will present “A other departments and resource Look at Our Heritage with Sylvia centers to help out and incor- Mendez: A piece of History Forporate the gotten.” Menmonth’s theme dez will speak of Honestly it means a to their respechow the historitive calendar lot to me when people cal event plays a events. The significant role Women’s Cen- understand different in the lives of so ter showcased cultures... many people. Sin Nombre “These two - Eliza Ramirez as part of its events really emPresident of Mesa Cooperativa weekly movie phasize on the series. political and his“It was torical aspect of great. We all really enjoyed the what people did in the past and film and we had a good combina- how it’s prevalent in the present,” tion of students, staff and commu- Ramirez said. nity members,” said Jerri Freeman, Mesa will also host its third anoffice manager and special events nual Chalk Mural Contest with coordinator for the Women’s Cen- this year’s theme being “Diversity: ter. How do you stand out?” The conThe Chicano Resource Center test allows all organizations to crewill host “Experiences of Latinas ate their own mural to show how in Graduate School,” which con- they distinguish and stand out sists of a panel of Latinas who have from the rest. recently received their master’s and “Honestly, it means a lot to me doctorate degrees or are currently when people understand differworking on a graduate degree. The ent cultures as well as their own,” panel will share their experiences Ramirez said. and give advice to undergraduates Fliers are posted around caminterested in pursuing a path in pus with a full list and dates of the graduate studies. several events being featured this Ramirez highly recommends month.

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NEWS

TENNIS: FRIENDLY COMPETITION ... Continued from page 1 Whether the player is a beginner or an advanced player, the rules of table tennis remain the same. The player assumes a c ro u c h e d position, making tight arm and wrist motions. Some players even work up a sweat during the tournament. Robinson said that the more serious table tennis players bring their own paddles with them for the tournament. The game is won by the player who scores two points higher than his/her opponent.

Then, the player that wins best three out of five games wins overall. “On average, between eight and 12 players participate in the tournament,” Robinson said. Although the players at the Tennis Table Tournament are predominantly male, observer and player Angel Nguyen, a 18-year-old undeclared major, defies those gender lines. Nguyen began playing table tennis about four years ago when her dad, who used to play in Vietnam, found her a coach. “I play about two to three times a week,” Nguyen said. Be-

cause of her love for the game, Nguyen consistently comes to the Underground to connect with friends, join in the competition and play table tennis. Both observers and participants said they enjoyed the competition and camaraderie that the game provides.

MARK SAMALA / Photo Editor Members of the Proposition 23 campaign met in the Titan Student Union Garden Cafe to discuss issues on global warming and their campaign strategies. Campus organizer Adam Gaya, informed attendees on the California Public Interest Research Group.

GLOBAL: VOTING NO ON PROP 23 ... Continued from page 1 “The ‘yes’ campaign is very deceptive,” Kellas said. “We just need to get the message out there and that voting ‘no’ will keep the global warming law.” In the coming weeks, the group plans to continue gathering pledges, hold rallies at Valero and Tesoro stations and host a “Carnivoil,” which is a themed event aimed at educating and taking down the oil industry with carnival games. An educational panel with professional speakers is also being arranged to speak on both the political and scientific levels. “We have an opportunity to turn out a ton of voters who care about this issue,” Gaya said. Along with encouraging students to volunteer and become involved with the campaign

against Prop. 23, the group is teaming up with Associated Students Inc. to help register students to vote. Transportation advocate with CALPIRG, Erin Steva said it’s about targeting the key constituency. “We want to turn out the 18-29 voters because they’re supportive of clean energy and fighting global

warming,” Steva said. “With organizing, we can help turn out that key constituency.” The group will be handing out fliers and pledge cards all around campus in the days leading up the Nov. 2 elections. “We want to make sure this campus, as a whole, goes out to vote

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September 28, 2010

Women are fighting back A new trend emerges: Women aren’t taking anymore crap MATT PETROPULOS Staff Writer

Women are getting tougher! They are no longer putting up with deceitful husbands that embarrass their whole families. Perfect examples of strong women that are standing up for themselves are Elin Nordegren and Sandra Bullock. Nordegren, a famous former Swedish model, broke into the

national spotlight again for all the wrong reasons. She allegedly hit her husband while he was driving with a golf club after news broke that Tiger was cheating. This led to strenuous months of news coverage that affected Tiger’s golf and his marriage. They were both the center of attention of news programs, sports shows and any other types of media coverage. Their divorce was finalized Aug. 23 after a long, messy split that consisted of Nordegren avoiding the media and Tiger enrolling in sex rehab. Stacy Larson, a Cal State Fullerton senior, criminal justice major, said “I think she is doing the right thing. Somebody like Tiger will not change. If they decide to tell their kids, then they will definitely be affected. H o p e f u l l y, (his kids) will forgive him because they’re bound to find out because of the celebrities of their parents.” I totally agree with Larson. I feel very bad for the children of Tiger and Nordegren. Their kids are bound to find out because their parents are both icons. I hope that Courtesy of MCT they can at

least work together to raise the kids. However, I give Nordegren all the credit in the world because she couldn’t go back to Tiger. He will never change and she needed to end their marriage. I am a strong supporter of staying together with your mate, but nobody could fix their problems. This leads to me Sandra Bullock. After being rewarded with an Oscar for her role in “The Blind Side,” news broke that her husband, Jesse James, had been cheating on her with multiple women. Karen Quale, who works in Fullerton, said, “Jesse James was pathetic. He sat there at the Oscars like everything was perfect. He acted like her rock only to destroy her world. He is a coward and I give Sandra all the credit for taking on her baby and moving on with her life.” I agree with Quale and like Bullock even more now. I already liked her as an actress but now have even more respect for her as a woman, mother and individual. Her strength will get her through this and I will always be on Bullock’s side. Nordegren and Bullock are setting great examples for all women everywhere. They are strong, elegant women who do not need to take the kind of treatment that their former husbands put them through. They are too beautiful and sophisticated for the lying, betraying men that they once called partners. Eleanor Roosevelt once said, “You gain strength, courage and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face. You are able to say to yourself, I lived through this horror. I can take the next thing that comes along. You must do the thing you think you cannot do.”

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Astrology: Bogus or a useful guide? People should start to take astrology more seriously JESSICA HERNANDEZ For the Daily Titan

In today’s society, it seems as if people are always looking for different ways to get answers to questions about life. People who swear they don’t need anybody’s approval or confirmation in different aspects of their lives are liars. Everybody, in some way or another, seeks different opinions to somehow be able to validate their beliefs or choices. Although many consider it “bullcrap,” they continue to turn to it as a guide to living their lives. Astrology has been around since the beginning of time going back to ancient civilizations. For instance, in China, a planetary conjunction was believed to cause the rise and fall of dynasties. Similarly, in Mesopotamia (modern Iraq), the Sumerian priests believed celestial occurrences were an important message from the gods to the earthly rulers. It seemed as if astrology never steered them wrong, so why should people reject the idea of using it as a guide? Many magazines and common search engine websites provide the daily horoscope of each of the 12 astrological sun signs. I have seen that many think the idea of religiously reading the daily scope to guide the course of the day is pointless.

However, most are unaware of the deeper purpose and significance of astrology. Haven’t you noticed that sometimes your daily horoscope or even the description of your sign isn’t always so accurate? Many websites only describe the sun sign of each person, never really getting into the much deeper level of what the personality essentially represents. Psychologists argue that people fall prey to the Barnum effect, meaning that they accept these generalized, vague descriptions and actually believe they are unique to themselves. Of course, there has to be some sort of generalization since, for example, there are millions of Leos and Geminis in the world and astrologers have to come up with descriptions that fit them all. Little do people know, that in addition to their sun sign, there are also a variety of different astrological signs that differ in contributing to each personality. Along with the renowned sun sign, there is the moon and ascendant sign that are part of the main components to make up the personality. To better understand this concept, Freud’s three-part personality theory can be applied. The ascendant sign would represent the superego, the sun sign as the ego, and finally the moon sign as the id. Thus, because of this breakdown to an individual’s personality, the psyche can be tapped into. The sun sign represents the individuality and overall personality of a person. It symbolizes the amount to how a person can influence and impress Courtesy of MCT another.

The ego and the will power are most present with the sun as the influence in the personality. The ascendant sign goes hand-inhand with the sun sign and as a result

produces the facade a person presents to society. The most ignored but ironically the most important in a person’s birth chart is the moon sign. The knowledge of the moon sign can be the best explanation as to why some who have the same sun sign are so different in views and emotions. As mentioned before, the moon sign is much like Freud’s term the id. This component of the personality is the hidden nature; the part of the individual he or she does not want to show to others. It is also the part of the individual which acts on instinct, which explains why many will never uncover this side to themselves because it is somewhat an uncomfortable, unstable part of their personality. By knowing your moon sign, you will then be able to understand yourself as well as being able to live life in harmony, shedding the traits that drag you down as well as embracing the good traits that will better your life. My explanation of astrology is not meant to bash other beliefs, but meant to open your eyes. Believe it or not, it can assist you with an understanding of yourself and others as well. Get rid of your predispositions, religion and what ignorant people have told you about astrology. It is not witchcraft nor fortune telling. It is simply a guide to help people better themselves and live a life with more clarity.

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Phoenix: Magical at Hollywood Bowl KRYSTLE UY Staff Writer

The French alternative rock band Phoenix conquered the world-famous Hollywood Bowl playing to a sold-out concert on Saturday. It may not be easy to play to a crowd of roughly 18,000, but Phoenix made it look effortless. It comes as no wonder after the massive success that the band has enjoyed over the past year in support of their 2009 breakthrough album Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix. In the last two years, Phoenix have won a Grammy for “Best Alternative Music Album,” performed on Saturday Night Live and have played at major music festivals including Coachella, Bonnaroo and Lollapalooza. Indeed, Phoenix have become the rock stars they were destined to be as band members Thomas Mars, Deck D’Arcy, Laurent Brancowitz and Christian Mazzalai proved when they opened the show with their hit single “Lisztomania.” Low lights barely illuminated the band, as their music spoke for their presence on stage. Phoenix

was very much as excited to play as the fans were to hear them. “This is the best place in the world to play,” Marsa said, which prompted the crowd to cheer as countless cameras flashed. Fans rushed to the pool area of the stage, galvanized in a dance frenzy to the heavy drum intro of “Lasso.” “Love Like a Sunset” was a sonic journey as a curtain hid the band from the crowd as synthesized keyboards twinkled while ambling guitars built up to a billowing climax. The curtain dropped as Mars lay on the stage, knees up while tapping his feet to the haphazard beat. Mars breathlessly sang old favorites like “Long Distance Call” while the disco-infused “If I Ever Feel Better” made it hard for anyone not to get out of their seat and dance along. To top off an already stellar performance, Phoenix let dazed fans storm onto the stage after playing the pop hit “1901.” Opening bands Girls from San Francisco and Brooklyn’s Grizzly Bear filled out the bill as some of the biggest names in indie rock. Girls’ set was short and sweet. They

played beautifully melodic tunes flavored with ‘60s beach flair, drawing influence from Elvis Costello to Buddy Holly. Vocalist Christopher Owens, crooned emphatically during “Hellhole Ratrace,” in which he laments the pain of loneliness. The sunny “Lust for Life” was arguably the crowd favorite with its airy melody and driving bass line from Girls’ bandmate Chet “JR” White. Grizzly Bear’s deeply atmospheric folk rock was richly dense, a sound destined to play at the Bowl. The spellbinding “Knife” sounded otherworldly as vocalist and guitarist, Daniel Rossen’s voice emitted a ghost-like march alongside vocalist and guitarist Edward Droste’s cavernous harmonies. A collaboration with the Los Angeles Philharmonic would have been sublime, but a special appearance by singersongwriter Leslie Feist was perfect. The duet between Feist and Droste, during “Service Bell” was hauntingly gorgeous as the soft guitar licks from Rossen, meandered around their voices. Feist also lent backing vocals to the psychedelic piano charmer “Two Weeks.”

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Courtesy MCT The second season of The Buried Life premiered Monday at 10:30 p.m. on MTV. The series focuses on four Canadian friends trying to accomplish everything on their bucket lists, like playing basketball with the president and asking out the girls of their dreams.

The bucket list on MTV ELLIOT COOK Staff Writer

Some people make lists of what they’d like to do before they die, which is called a “bucket list,” but the guys on MTV’s “The Buried Life” actually go through with them. The series focuses on four Canadian native friends – Ben Nemtin, Dave Lingwood, Duncan Penn and Jonnie Penn – who made a bucket list. In each episode, we see them try to accomplish these things, but sometimes they fail. For everything they do on their list, they help a complete stranger with their own dream. The first season left off with the cast throwing “the most badass party ever.” During the first season, the guys were only unable to complete two of their goals during the season – “ask out the girl of your dreams” and “play basketball with the president.” They’ll try to redeem themselves with those two goals this season, which premiered Monday. The guys were upset about not be-

ing able to get those two goals done, especially playing basketball with the president. “(Playing basketball with the president) was something we definitely wanted to get done,” Nemetin said. “For me, I was super bummed out, but I understood at the time. We actually got a chance to visit the White House in April for our work in the community. We toured the White House and were asked by Reggie Love, Obama’s personal aide, to shoot out back after. About 15 minutes later the President came out and shot with us. He has a sick jumper.” Although the show is mostly about the guys trying to cross things off their list, a real important part for them is helping people along the way. “(Vancouver Island’s)... nearby forest was going to get cut down,” Lingwood said. “We helped (a girl on the island) raise money and make sure that didn’t happen, which was my favorite part of this past season.” Jonnie, the younger Penn brother, is usually the guy who comes up with

the “How To” portion of the show. He thinks about how they can achieve their goal and cross it off the list. “You will see this season was pretty much go big or go home,” Jonnie said. “We try to make a million dollars, which is actually pretty crazy. Another episode that I had to use my brains big time is the ‘Survive On a Deserted Island.’ Being alone like that is crazy. We are putting the finishing touches on that episode.” Another episode that stood out was “Streak and Get Away With It.” Duncan Penn said this was his favorite to cross off the list. “Streaking is something I’ve wanted to do forever,” Duncan said. “You know people our age like to be wild and free, and that’s what this episode was all about – but you will see what happens in the end.” The second season sounds very promising, as the guys have seemed to take things to another level. If this season is as successful as the first, MTV has a huge hit on their hands.

KRYSTLE UY / Staff Writer French alternative rock band Phoenix performed Saturday at the Hollywood Bowl to an audience of 18,000. Folk rock band Grizzly Bear opened, along with San Francisco band, Girls, who brought their ‘60s influenced sound to the stage.

LA’s Neon Wonderland MIMI CASTELLANOS For the Daily Titan

Santa Monica joined Paris, Toronto, Montreal, Rome, Brussels and Madrid as part of a global movement at the returning interactive art event, Glow, on Sept. 25. Going on its third year, the biannual art exhibit, a production of the City of Santa Monica and the Santa Monica Arts Foundation, is a free dusk to dawn cultural experience featuring the work of local, national and international artists. Glow is the only all-night art event in the United States that emphasizes the commissioning of original artwork. A diverse crowd of over 200,000 people of all ages from the surrounding area and international tourists were at the event. Specifically made for this one-night event, 20 original artworks were scattered in and around Santa Monica from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. Each installment represented the creative minds of different artists. Featured artists included Anne Bray of Los Angeles) Céleste Boursier-Mougenot of Séte, France, Rafael Lozano-Hemmer of Montreal, Canada, Yoshua Okón of Mexico City, Mexico and Steve Roden of Los Angeles. The unique installments ranged

from the most technologically advanced interactive artworks to old fashioned acoustic sea-themed performances. “Glow is cool,” said Allison Garica, 33, of San Jose. “This is our second time to come and it looks like it’s a little bit more organized this year than it was last year, so it looks like a lot more fun.” The first installment that immediately stood out was “Luminous Passage” by Predock and Frane Architects, which was constructed of neon lines free floating above the sand in a bridge-like formation. It was built to represent a glittering and glowing land bridge connecting the urban forms of Santa Monica to the sea. The piece resembled a virtual vortex that one could walk through and eventually materialize into the majestic ocean. For “Carousel Concerts” by Machine Projects, harmonious sounds of accordions allured patrons to the carousel on the Santa Monica Pier. A variety of musical performances followed, creating an ambient fantasy. “It’s a nice energy and just the range of audience that comes through – who are either aware of the concert and the Glow festival or who are not – it’s just good to hear their responses and see them enjoying the activity,” said Don Gibbins, 31, of Santa Clarita.

Ocean Boulevard offered a different nature. “Intersection” by Freewaves and Super Expo, was a simple Warhol-like animation of Pacman projected onto the side of Holiday Inn. The projection switched between mixing live video of the audience, artwork and graphics. A DJ was stationed at the bottom of the building, providing a dub soundtrack. Several other installments along the beach followed this set up, but only miniature in size. The installments provided a contemporary wonderland. “(The installments are) interesting enough just to move on to the next display, and maybe come back next year cause maybe there’s something more to this,” said Tim Coon, 24, of Santa Clarita. Some artworks failed to impress, but most transported viewers to the deep corners of the artists’ minds. For some attendees, it didn’t feel too much like the intended art exhibit but more like a hidden agenda by Santa Monica. “(Glow) is pretty cool, (but) I think the problem with it is that a lot of it looks better on camera than it does in person,” said David Gromier, 23, of Brentwood. “We’ve gone exhibit to exhibit and it’s good for L.A. I guess. It gets people help with their obesity problem, so we think it’s Santa Monica’s plan to get people out of their house and exercise.”

MIMI CASTELLANOS / For the Daily Titan Santa Monica hosted Glow, an art show that featured work from artists all over the world, Saturday. Twenty installments were displayed throughout the city, including musical performances and Warhol-like glowing projections. dailytitan.com/detour

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Turn your dials to Titan Radio NATALIE BONILLA For the Daily Titan

The Cal State Fullerton Titan Radio program is a step above the game when it comes to broadcasting quality radio because it is accessible internationally at the click of a button. “Titan Internet Radio is a studentoperated CSUF campus resource, overseen by Titan Communications, that gives the opportunity for students to broadcast their very own shows all over the world,” said Michael Klein, general manager for Titan Radio. “The Titan Radio staff is working on new ways to improve the station and increase listener volume.” Titan Radio features fresh, energetic and diverse radio shows, with alternative music programs like, “Including the Kitchen Sink,” hosted by Maryam Morsali Sullivan Tuesdays at 2 p.m. and “Freeform Rock ‘n’ Roll,” hosted by Matt Holmes Thursdays at 1 p.m.

Titan Radio is a multicultural music medium that can be easily accessed by the Student Portal. “Phat Radio,” hosted by Daniel Valenzuela, a third year business major, features a mix of funk, reggae, rock and rap. His show features comedians and local musicians, and provides a surf report. “...Tune into my podcast at CornerDan1877404.podomatic.com,” Valenzuela said. “To replenish your soul power, listen to ‘Phat Radio’ Wednesdays at 4:30 p.m.” “The Steve and Steve Show,” which broadcasts Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m., is a sports show featuring hosts with a bottomless pit of sports knowledge. The hosts also broadcast live from home plate at CSUF baseball games. “Put us in front of a microphone and we are like verbal assassins,” said host Steve Ballas, a senior communications major. Daniel Gonzalez, a senior advertising major, hosts “Mainstream Drought,”

an underground electronic music show that broadcasts artists, such as Girl Unit and Acid Circus. “Mainstream Drought” also features international electronic music from France, Asia and the United Kingdom. The show is broadcasted Tuesdays at 7 p.m. “I haven’t met anyone at Fullerton that listens to this type of music since mainstream radio has less of a grip – less freedom – of what people are listening to,” Gonzalez said. “’Mainstream Drought’ brings out the future sounds from the underground.” Titan Radio will feature a weekly promotions table at Titan Walk, where volunteers are needed. “We are always looking for help around the station. We are always involved with events around campus,” Klien said. “Check out Titan Radio in action Sept. 29 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. We are providing a live DJ to play music at the Titan Tusk Force tailgate party.”

OLIVIA BOUNVONGXAY / Staff Writer Cal State Fullerton’s softball and wrestling teams volunteered at the Fullerton Uncorked Food and Wine Festival at the Arboretum Saturday evening. The event was presented by the Fullerton South Rotary Club and has taken place for the last 30 years.

FESTIVAL: THE ARBORETUM UNCORKS ... Continued from page 1 “We thought it would be a good way to expose ourselves to people who like food and wine, and that’s what we do,” said Lou Ferran, owner of A’Roma Ristorante in La Palma. Ferran brought his two sons and two giant platefuls of pasta to his display at Uncorked in the center of Orchard Lawn. Ferran said many of the attendees were familiar faces to him. Passerbys held out their empty plates or wine glasses and Ferran filled them up while he struck up conversations. Next to them was CSUF’s softball team manning an ice bucket filled with

Pellegrino and Aqua Panna waters. According to Ashley Carter, a business major and softball player, her team and the wrestling team volunteer at this event every year. “So far, the turnout has been great and it’s been fun,” Carter said. This event was held to raise money for the Boys and Girls Club of Fullerton, the Fullerton Arboretum and other local charities. Teaming up with the CSUF’s Titan Athletics, FSR club member Scott Owen stood behind a brightly-lit booth wearing a CSUF apron, giving samples of donated wines. “This is our biggest event of the

year,” Owen said. For over 30 years, the nonprofit FSR organization has sponsored Uncorked, and moved it to the Arboretum in 2000. Since then, it has grown dramatically in popularity with guests and vendors. According to Uncorked’s website, the event’s mission is “to advance world understanding, goodwill and peace through the improvement of health, the support of education and the alleviation of poverty.” Prizes were awarded, coffee was served on the patrons’ way out and a generous donation closed Uncorked.

Courtesy of Titan Radio Titan Radio recruited at Discoverfest earlier this month. Tune into Titan Radio on TitanRadio.org to hear your fellow Titans broadcast msuic programs and talk shows, like “The Steve and Steve Show,” a sports talk show.

Fullerton festival spooks with horror film screenings OLIVIA BOUNVONGXAY Staff Writer

Frankenstein, zombies and the ghost of Edgar Allen Poe are crawling their way into the city of Fullerton. The highly anticipated, first time showing of Fullerton’s Shadow Festival will take over during October. Presented by Muckenthaler Cultural Center and Fullerton’s theatre community, this monster mash-up is mixed with horror, mystery and science fiction. In this month-long celebration starting Sept. 30, eight venues in Fullerton will open their doors to chilling films and performances through Halloween night. There will be over 120 events in the festival program. Movies like Night of the Living Dead and Zombie Love: The Musical will be presented by the Maverick Theatre. Fullerton’s Shadow Festival has a variety of performances ranging from plays to a live orchestra. Zoot Velasco, an executive director for the Muckethaler Theater, is looking forward to the exclusive screening

of Phantom of the Opera, hosted by a volunteer group called the Orange County Theater Organ Society. Phantom of the Opera, the silent film released in 1925, will be playing at the Plummer Auditorium Wurlitzer. The narration will in fact be given by a live organ playing a selection of contemporary music. Because this movie was entirely filmed in Universal Studios, it will be mirroring a night during Hollywood’s Golden age. “I’m glad they’re finally doing something that isn’t theme park related when it comes to Halloween and horror,” said Fullerton resident Ryan Alexander. The performances are not your average horror show. Velasco said that the production of the play, “Frankenstein,” playing at Fullerton College, will be one of the highlights of the festival. “It’s going to be based mostly on the original book,” Velasco said. “It will take place during the time of steampunk, a subcultural movement looking through the eyes of science fiction in the Victorian era.” The Shadow Festival will bring the art of horror back to life. Velasco has

been working on this event for over a year. “It exceeded my expectations,” Velasco said. To launch this event, a scream contest will be held at the Fox Theater Sept. 30 before the showing of the frighteningly funny Young Frankenstein at 6:30 p.m. Movie goers have a chance to go on stage and scream. The most bloodcurdling, appalling, nails-on-achalkboard kind of scream will receive various tickets to shows put on by the Fullerton Theatre Community running through October, so let it howl! The screening is free and will take place on Harbor Boulevard and Chapman Avenue in downtown Fullerton in the parking lot behind the Fox Fullerton Theatre. “I’ve been living in Fullerton for half of my life,” said nursing major Phil Amante. “I’m excited to see something new happening in my area.” For tickets and more information, visit FullertonShadows.org.

Courtesy of 20th Century Fox Fullerton Shadows Festival runs Sept. 30 through Oct. 31 and will show screenings of frightening films like Young Frankenstein. The festival will also show silent films from Hollywood’s Golden Age, like The Phantom of the Opera (1925). Contact Us at detour@dailytitan.com

Courtesy of Stereofix Stereofix, an alternative rock band from Orange County, headlined “KROQ’s Locals Only” event at the House of Blues in Anaheim Friday. Railroad to Alaska, The Vespertines, Dynamite Walls and The Italian Japanese also performed.

Local bands rock out at House of Blues, Anaheim KRISTEN DILLON For the Daily Titan

Friday night consisted of grunge, trumpets, indie rock, a disco ball, endless guitar riffs and a sea of sounds at the House of Blues in Anaheim. Sponsored by “KROQ’s Locals Only,” five bands rocked the stage, giving the audience a wide array of sights and sounds throughout the evening. Throughout the five sets, Railroad to Alaska, The Vespertines, Dynamite Walls, Stereofix and The Italian Japanese offered the audience several different types of sounds, while also providing their own styles. The crowd fluctuated in size from song to song but the venue remained pretty full. The night started with psychedelic grunge band Railroad To Alaska from Midway City. Unlike the relaxing sound of the name, the band took to the stage unleashing an intense guitar solo soon accompanied by drums and bass. Their music was full of a rhythmic grunge sound and smooth vocals that complemented each other quite well. Trumpet-infused rock band The Vespertines changed the venue’s vibe

to jazzy. The Long Beach band offered a unique sound, using mostly instrumental pieces and some vocals. Although they arguably didn’t have the strongest vocal performance of the evening, but their instrumental talents shone through. “The singer mumbled into the (microphone), but when they did their musical interludes, they had a very unique and captivating sound,” said Michael Fimreite, 23, of Laguna Hills. At the end of The Vespertines’ set, the audience could tell the drummer was putting all his energy into playing. Once the drum sticks found a resting place after his whirlwind of motion, the band may have gained in the audience. Contrary to The Vespertines, the lyrics of Dynamite Walls played a big part in their set. Through their soft sounding instrumental base and crooning vocals, the San Diego band had a more kicked back vibe. Stereofix seemed to grab everyone’s attention during their headlining performance. When the curtains rose, there was an immediate energy that overflowed from the stage into the crowd. The amount of passion

and feeling Stereofix put into their set didn’t go unnoticed and neither did their disco ball. The melody of the guitar, the beat of the drums, the steady rhythm of the bass and calming yet upbeat vocals mixed together for a great alternative sound. It was evident that the night meant a lot for the band in the way they played. “Tonight was very special for our band because we headlined and played in front of our closest friends and family,” said band manager Gabriel Lee, 36, of Long Beach. It was easy to see how the commitment of their fans drove their performance as the four band members connected intimately with the audience throughout their set. “Each band has a unique sound, and Stereofix was the perfect headlining band with the incredible amount of energy and great music that they bring,” said talent buyer Carlos Amador, who books shows at the House of Blues. The band Italian Japanese, whose music is played on KROQ closed the night.

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BMX rider turns club out When most people go to the club, they go to dance, drink, socialize with friends and meet new people. But you should never expect the ordinary when Red Bull steps on the scene. This past Thursday, Red Bull and professional gold medalist freestyle flatland BMX rider Terry Adams were at Cantina Lounge to show off some amazing flatland tricks. Adams, normally not the club type, carefully chose where he was going to do his act before deciding on the final spot. He went to three different places in Downtown Fullerton and finally landed at Cantina Lounge. “We went in there and it just felt right, the floor, the people, the atmosphere. There’s a lot of people having a good time and everyone is out for the same reason. It reminded me of college and I’m stoked to come out and be a part of that,” Adams said. “I’m not normally the guy that hangs out in clubs and drinks a lot

and gets on the dance floor so this is “It was awesome. It definitely got my way of doing it. This is my way me pumped before the dance floor. of being a part of college,” he said. It was high energy and unexpected,” After his 10-minute freestyle said Cal State Fullerton sophomore demo, all types of people were com- history major Juliana Romo. ing up to him giving him props and “Normally when you come to a expressing how blown away they club expecting to see a bunch of guys were with his talents. and pretty girls and dance and have You could tell that they were a good time. And then you walk genuinely into the club impressed to tonight and You walk into the club see him, as there’s a guy one club-gobasically tonight and there’s a guy er described, doing the basically doing the moonwalk “float” on his moonwalk bike. on his bike. It on his bike... “It was was so dope!” - Preston Shorts dope and reShorts said. Cantina Lounge club-goer freshing, and Adams was something amazed to different that we don’t get to see. I see the crowd so astonished with his thought the dude was dope doing demo and he was pleased to leave his tricks that I never would’ve thought mark in Fullerton. possible on a bike,” said Preston “It really pumps me up to know Shorts who was a club-goer at the that they’ve never seen this type of event. riding before. This type of riding The look of excitement and sur- only makes up 5 percent of the whole prise remained on the audience faces BMX industry and I take great pride for a good 20 minutes after Adams in the fact that I can bring that in left the floor, giving them the energy front of a crowd because they might they need to kick off the night. not get to see it again,” Adams said.

But 20-year-old freestyle motocross rider Lance Coury never went to college. He had a different story. “A lot of the panelists up there have great jobs and are successful. I’m here to let you know you don’t have to be in your 30s or 40s to be in your career. But I’m not telling you that you don’t have to work hard. Hard work is a must in any industry,” Coury said. The purpose of the panel was to help students get a better understanding of the sports industry, but they also gained the experience to go and talk and network with professionals, which is the first step in a career path. “We had a great turnout, and as far as the panelists we had a good deal of CSUF alumni which is always exciting,” said ETC president Taylor Somera.

AARON GILLIAM / Asst. Sports Editor Shown here are sports professionals who spoke at the ETC industry event on Wednesday.

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AARON GILLIAM / Asst. Sports Editor Professional Redbull BMX rider Terry Adams performs flatland tricks for a crowd inside of Cantina Lounge on Thursday.

Professional world of sports at CSUF Asst. Sports Editor

In this day and age, jobs are scarce, and if you want a job in a specialized field such as the sports industry they can be even tougher to find. That’s where the Entertainment and Tourism Club come in. On Sept. 22. the ETC held a sports industry panel featuring some of the top professionals in their respective fields. Some of the companies represented were the Los Angeles Clippers, Los Angeles Times, Velocity Sports Performance, Make-A-Wish, the U.S. Judo Association, Cal State Fullerton Athletics and Red Bull professional athlete, Lance Coury. Like all ETC events the panel was open to all students looking to gain valuable information and knowledge

about careers in the field of enter- for the Daily Titan in 1980. tainment and tourism. There were Some of the questions that were about 100 students on hand to listen asked of the panelists included questo insightful tips, tricks and advice tions about how they got started in to help them gain access to a career the industry, their favorite part of the in the sports job, and advice industry. they can give Students are going to On the to students. panel were There were need to stick with it and three CSUF numerous anbe interns and/or unpaid alumni, the swers for every most recent volunteers... question but graduate Amy most of the an- Justin Davis Grigis, Acswers revolved Velocity Sports Performance counting Exaround the ecutive for the same thing, a Clippers, who graduated in 2008. college experience. Then there was Justin Davis, Vice “Students are going to need to President of Operations for Velocity stick with it and be interns and/or Sports Performance. The last alum unpaid volunteers but as long as they on the panel was Christopher Du- bring a good attitude and work hard fresne, sports journalist for the L.A. in anyway they can stand out they Times, who was former sports editor will be successful,” Davis said.

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Titans’ annual race for breast cancer

ALAYNA DURAN / Staff Photographer As the women’s basketball team prepares for their season in Novermber, they gave back to women in the Race for Cure on Sunday.

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Cal State Fullerton women’s basketball team laced up their running shoes for the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in Newport Beach Sunday morning. The team dressed in matching

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Women died from breast cancer.

SOURCE: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention / by Samantha Dabbs

breast cancer T-shirts, and were joined by supporters and fans of the Titan women’s basketball program who participated in the event, alongside victims and survivors of breast cancer. This 5K walk has become a Titan women’s basketball tradition for three years now, said women’s basketball Asst. Coach Sara Perry. Perry said that their team got involved with breast cancer awareness when Titan Head Coach Marcia Foster created the program “I’ll Tell 2.” “I’ll Tell 2” was created three years ago by Foster. She wanted to get the student-athletes involved with breast cancer awareness, Foster said. This is something that her team has really taken under their wing. “Being young women themselves, it is important for my team to be aware and to know that they can help,” Foster said. Titan senior forward Jenna Breite said that the team enjoys being a part of such a good cause. “Coach Foster is a big advocate for breast cancer, ‘I’ll Tell 2’ is a program where you tell two people, who tell two people about breast cancer and how important it is to do monthly breast exams,” Breite said. “It shouldn’t be something that you are embarrassed about, but something that you should encourage

people to do.” The community really came together to put on this years “Race for the Cure” said Breite, there were live performances of bands and high school cheer squads alongside the 5K route encouraging the participants. Titan senior guard and team captain Lyndsey Grove said that the slogan for the race was, “I am the cure.” Grove said that their head coach reminded them that the Susan G. Komen organization started with just one women’s promise to her sister: to end breast cancer forever. “It is important for them to know that they can change the world if they want to,” Foster said. According to the Susan G. Komen website, that same women’s promise became the now popular organization. Susan G. Komen for the Cure has invested nearly $1.5 billion to the breast cancer movement since the organization began in 1982. It was really inspirational to the Titans to see participants that were diagnosed with breast cancer. “One person even finished chemotherapy just last week, and she was out there walking with all of us,” Breite said. The women’s basketball team will organize a day of breast cancer awareness in February and will work the Susan G. Komen truck that comes to campus.

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