Daily Titan October 12, 2010 by Daily Titan

Vol. 88 Issue 23

Race for Congress picks up steam

Candidates for Congress, such as Ed Royce, who represent Fullerton step up the competition

October 12, 2010

WHAT’S INSIDE OPINION CSUF students can’t read their TDAs ....................................... 4 DETOUR CSUF play, Move Over, Mrs. Markham, reviewed ........................................5

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SPORTS The Campus Huddle: Alabama falls ........................................8

Wonder Wheel shakes the underground post-punk inspired scene with psychedelic influences See GRUNGE, page 6

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Gasoline prices on the rise Due to the high cost of crude oil, OC will see an increase in gas expenses KEITH COUSINS Asst. News Editor

MARK SAMALA / Photo Editor In times of financial recession and massive cuts to higher education funding, some students are forced to leave school to make ends meet. However, this ends up costing California residents more than it’s saving.

College dropouts cost taxpayers billions

Prices for gasoline in Orange County have risen in the past week, with the new average price for a gallon of gas being $3.08, according to a figures released Monday by AAA and the Oil Price Information Service. The population of Cal State Fullerton will be affected by the increase in gas prices, as the majority of students and faculty commute to campus. The reason for the increase in gasoline prices could be attributed to the price of crude oil steadily rising over the past month. However, according to an article in Business Week, the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) does not plan on increasing the production and sale of crude oil. “There are no plans to change OPEC policies regarding production or prices,” said Ecuadorean oil minister and OPEC President Wilson Pastor in the article.

Students who do not return to college for their sophomore year or any year after end up wasting allotted State and taxpayer funding JENNA WEST Staff Writer

Dropping out of college not only affects a student’s finances and future, but it also costs tax payers billions of dollars. As reported by the Associated Press, between 2003 and 2008 universities and four year colleges received $6.2 billion by their state to compensate for the education of those students who did not return to their second year of college. Also, $1.5 billion in grants were issued to these students by the federal government. It is estimated that 40 percent of college students will leave higher education without getting a degree, with 75 percent of these

students leaving within their first two years of college according to an article by StateUniveristy.com. With the economy still stuck in a recession, dropout rates could continue to climb if students cannot afford their education. In turn, taxes will continue to grow making it even more difficult to save money. Criminal justice major Garrett Kiehl, 21, has friends who have gone to college but made the choice to not return to their next semester. He feels they are not the only ones who are missing out on a college education. “Regardless of the reason, college isn’t for everyone,” Kiehl said. “But I feel those who don’t complete college affect freshman and transfer students’ opportunities at getting an

education as well as causing taxes to go up.” Some people, however, feel that college dropout numbers and increases in taxes do not have a direct correlation to each other. Cal State Fullerton economics professor Richard Mead said that when there is any form of expanding an institution the proper taxes are applied. “I would not draw a direct correlation between college dropouts and taxes. The purpose of publicly supported institutions is to provide access to education,” Mead said. “If one accepts that public schools are important and desirable, then taxes to pay for those institutions are inevitable.” See DROPOUT, page 2

Nation’s top sports network comes to CSUF STEPHANI BEE Staff Writer

The blazing hot spotlights of the soundstage may be directed at the anchors on ESPN News, but behind the scenes, there is a huge production team that helps to keep ESPN the top sports network in the country. ESPN’s Statistics and Information department is a huge part of the process, disseminating data for all mediums. On Oct. 11, Samantha Rudolph, the associate director for stats and information, visited Cal State Fullerton to discuss paid internships and career opportunities available to students. Kiera Hernandez, a 23-year-old child and adolescent development major, was surprised to learn that most of the jobs at ESPN would require her to relocate to Bristol, Conn., where the company is headquartered. “I didn’t realize everything was all (in Connecticut),” Hernandez said. That’s not to say that there are not opportunities in California or other states, Rudolph said. “It depends on what (the applicants) want to do,” Rudolph said. “If they want to do sales or marketing, there are opportunities in California. If you want to do content, there are fewer.” For Rudolph’s department, stats and information, there are four de-

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Halloween Haunt: The terror ticket Knott’s Scary Farm celebrates its 38th annual fright fest KRYSTLE UY Staff Writer

Bloodcurdling screams are the norm here, but this time it’s not just the rides. “All you fear” is at Knott’s Scary Farm as it celebrates its annual Halloween Haunt, which runs for 27 terror-filled nights. Knott’s is sure to bring supreme screams offering 13 impressive mazes, 1,000 monsters roaming three scare zones and seven spooky shows. This year, Knott’s has added

three new frightening mazes, including Sleepy Hallow Mountain, Fallout Shelter in 3-D and Virus Z. Sleepy Hallow Mountain embraces the folklore of the vengeful Headless Horsemen who have hijacked the log ride as spirits of the dead once again rise to haunt those brave enough to ride. Fallout Shelter aims to raise the hair on your neck as mutant freaks creep out from under. Virus Z breathes new life into starving zombies eager to ravage the nearest mortal. “The mazes and the rides are always something to look forward to. The vampire mazes are the best,” said Adylen Medrano, 21, a junior finance major. See KNOTT’S, page 5

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partments, most with job opportunities in Bristol. Applicants can apply to work in BottomLine, which makes editorial decisions such as, writing headlines, Production Analytics, which creates and evaluate statistical metrics and algorithms. They can also apply to Production Research, which generates content

for digital media and provides updates for those on air, and stats and analysis, which provides real-time scoring and updates to ESPN’s platforms. However, these are not the only departments available to ESPN applicants. Among the most popular department for applicants are the studio

production and event production departments, which allow production-assistant trainees to work in Bristol and on-site at sporting events. The marketing and sales departments are also popular avenues for job seekers. See ESPN, page 8

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NEWS

October 12, 2010

IN OTHER NEWS DROPOUT: TAKING TAX DOLLARS

Pakistan re-opens key border crossing to Afghanistan PAKISTAN – On Sunday Pakistan re-opened a border crossing into Afghanistan used by trucks and tankers that supply NATO troops, ending an 11-day blockade imposed after a NATO helicopter crossborder incursion that killed two Pakistani soldiers. The first of hundreds of trucks and tankers stranded at the Torkham checkpoint at the Khyber Pass since Sept. 30 began moving across the border early afternoon Sunday. The border re-opening should ease the bottleneck created by the blockade, which was followed by a series of militant attacks on parked NATO oil tankers and trucks across Pakistan.

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Under Obama, a renewed FDA WASHINGTON – Within a recent two-week span, the Food and Drug Administration weighed in on the controversial issue of genetically engineered salmon, announced tighter controls on a popular anti-diabetes drug, and rebuked the makers of popular mouthwash products over misleading advertisements. Simultaneously, it warned consumers that devices supposedly offering protection against sudden infant death syndrome could themselves be lethal, and it pressed ahead with investigations into the biggest recalls in history of contaminated eggs and children’s pediatric medicines. The flurry of activity reflects a regulatory activism that seems destined to ramp up as the Obama administration seeks to further its agenda through executive orders rather than through an increasingly contentious Congress.

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28-year-old Kurt Boyd asked “why would it?” A number of students who dropped “If we all dropped out and didn’t out had received grants from the gov- have college we would save tax monernment. To some it is seen as a waste ey,” Boyd said who is currently workof money. With the recent agreement ing on his master’s at CSUF. on state budget cuts, these statistics Whether it is the university system, could set back government decisions. the recession, or the access to fedIn Calieral grants, facts fornia, nonshow that many returning first students do not If we all dropped out year students complete a coland didn’t have college we at public college education. leges accounted would save tax money. “The point for about $425 here is that there million in state are a number of - Kurt Boyd appropriations factors at play Master’s student and $41.7 milwhich prevent lion were given degree complein state grants tion. While one to students who studied for five years can debate whether the level of dropaccording to an Los Angeles Times outs or failure to complete is too article. high, I am not sure that it is realistic When asked if he felt college drop- to expect completion rates beyond a outs would have an affect on taxes, certain level,” Mead said.

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NFL urges high school athletes to report head injuries

MARK SAMALA / Photo Editor Above: A Cal State Fullerton student looks for a textbook in the Titan Bookstore. Left: Students make their way to their class in McCarthy Hall. Bottom: Students walk through the crowds in between classes in the Quad.

SACRAMENTO – The National Football League, which has been hard-hit by criticism over the issue of concussions, took to the field today at Pinole Valley High School to encourage student athletes to immediately report potential head injuries. The NFL is distributing posters that it says are “A Must Read for Young Athletes” -- similar in message to the posters that began hanging this summer in pro-football locker rooms. The NFL had been roundly criticized for not taking a harder stand on concussions and for allowing players with apparent head injuries to return to the field before medically prudent. Representatives from the San Francisco 49ers and the Oakland Raiders joined high school officials and Rep. George Miller, who chairs the Education and Labor Committee in Congress.

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“The world economy is growing, it’s exiting the recession and as the economy grows, that will go hand-in-hand with robust growth in oil prices,” Pastor said. The average price in gas has risen by 10.5 cents in the last

week. Traditionally, gas prices decrease this time of year according to Automobile Club of California spokesperson Marie Montgomery. “The only thing we can attribute it to is the fact that crude oil prices have shot up,” Montgomery said in an Orange County Register article.

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Sanchez and Tran face off Congressional candidates feel the heat as election time nears STEPHANIE RAYGOZA Asst. News Editor

& LUKE CHERNEY Staff Writer

The race for Congress is heating up as Rep. Loretta Sanchez faces an opponent who stands a strong chance at ending her 14-year term. Republican Assemblyman Van Tran has been campaigning in full force as he establishes a political presence in the Vietnamese community that Sanchez has diligently worked to win over. With the Vietnamese community accounting for 8.5 percent of the district, Tran hopes to clutch these target voters who have sided loyally with Sanchez through the years and have been expected to turn out in high numbers for the upcoming elections. Sanchez recently received much criticism when she attacked the same community both candidates are striving to win over. In a Spanish-language interview on Univision, Sanchez told a reporter that “the Vietnamese” were trying to take her seat, which she later corrected by saying she was referring to Tran’s supporters. Sanchez is a powerful incumbent and Tran has the strongest chance at bringing in a long overdue win for the Republican Party. “I have strong faith in Loretta Sanchez’s stance on education,” said political science major Ding Truong. “She not only promotes college students to be successful in California, but elsewhere in the world.” Tran’s most recent strike at Sanchez comes in the form of a campaign ad where he boldly refers to her term as, “14 years of lavish pay, foreign trips and extravagant parties (and) only one law passed. It named a post office.” However according to an article in the Orange County Register, Tran has enjoyed his position as well, earning $137,000 through the Per Diem program to help pay for his house in Sacramento. The program allows for members of congress to earn a tax-free, tax paid-for, allowance for travel expenses while away from home. The OC Register said that it was completely legal, but many question whether this action is necessary. Tran’s agenda focuses on balancing the budget deficit through spending restraint, eliminating waste in the bureaucracy and improving our local roads. While it is easy for youth voters to choose political sides based off scandal and sensationalized ads, Associated Students, Inc. President Joseph Lopez “encourages students

LUCIO VILLA / Asst. Photo Editor Loretta Sanchez Democrat candidate for United States Congress has held her seat for 14 years in the 47th District. Parts of Fullerton fall under Sanchez’s district. The race for Congress has heated up between Sanchez and her Republican opponent, Van Tran. Sanchez’s sister is a congresswoman as well. This Friday Sanchez is holding a rally in Santa Ana.

to do their research and be careful on where they do research.” “Keep an eye out on different news outlets for the next couple weeks and make sure you’re eligible so you can actually vote,” said Lopez. In previous elections, Sanchez has succeeded in winning over Latinos, environmental, education and veteran groups and most importantly, the 47 percent of registered Democratic voters in the 47th District. Tran on the other end, recently named a Republican “Young Gun,” hopes to ride the support from business and taxpayer groups and Republicans, which account for 31 percent of voters in the district. The 47th District covers a large portion of Orange County such as Santa Ana, Garden Grove and parts of Anaheim and Fullerton. Sanchez has attended events on numerous occasions at CSUF due to parts of Fullerton falling under her district. This Friday, former president Bill Clinton will be in Santa Ana to support Sanchez in the race for congress.

Courtesy of MCT Republican Assemblyman Van Tran has been recently given the title of “Young Gun” in reference to being the poster child for the Vietnamese community. Tran is also supported by conservative Tea Party members.

Among the other candidates are Democratic U.S. House candidate Christina Avalos, who is contending with Republican incumbent Ed Royce for the 40th District. The 40th District consists of Buena Park, Cypress, Fullerton, Orange, Placentia, Stanton, and Westminster. Royce and Avalos are both Cal State Fullerton alumni. Royce holds a degree in Business Administration with a focus on finance and accounting and Avalos received her degree in psychology.

“The candidates for Congress all say they’re for helping out education and I think it’s unfortunate that at times they use it just to gain voters,” said sophomore Francisco Martinez. “I plan on reading up about the candidate as election day approaches.” Royce is a member of the committee on foreign affairs and is for providing tax relief for workers, protecting the budget and cutting excessive government spending and strengthening education for all students.

This is Avalos’ second attempt at running against Royce. She won the democratic general election, but lost to him in 2008. Avalos supports regulation and redirecting it to helping working families, bringing jobs back to our district, quality education and alternative energy systems. Students still have time to pick up an application to register to vote in the Titan Student Union Room 207. The voter registration deadline is Oct. 18.

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DTSHORTHAND Annual two-day book sale The American Studies Student Association will be holding its annual Book Sale Extravaganza in front of the Humanities Building on Wednesday and Thursday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The book sale will serve as a fundraiser for the ASSA, a group geared toward promoting awareness of the American studies department. Rahima Schwenkbeck, ASSA co-president said the books being sold were all donated to the ASSA by students and staff members. The fundraiser is also completely run and staffed by students. The items that will be available are used American studies books, as well as other books and DVDs. “We keep our book prices extremely reasonable and both staff and student stock up on the great variety of books and other media we have available,” Schewenkbeck said. Other upcoming events for the ASSA include a Game Night, which will take place Oct. 16, and a Pizza Night on Oct. 22 where American studies faculty, members of the ASSA and other students will have dinner together. The Film Night will be hosted by Assistant professor Adam Golub, who will be screening “A Single Man” on Nov. 17. For more information e-mail assa@fullerton.edu or find the ASSA on Facebook under “CSUF American Studies Student Association.” Brief by Sophia Islas

Queer speaker series continues Associate Professor of American Studies, John Ibson, will be giving a lecture on Wednesday as part of the “Thinking Queer: Bringing Queer Scholarship to CSUF” speaker series. Ibson is the second speaker in this series, following the first speaker, UCLA professor Anne Pelau, who gave her presentation Sept. 22. Ibson will be presenting his lecture entitled “Same-Sex Marriage and American Culture: The Perspective of a New Groom and Longtime Scholar,” which will include the story of how he married his partner of over 30 years. His lecture will take place in University Hall 252 at 5:30 p.m. The speaker series was created to introduce a proposed queer studies minor at Cal State Fullerton. The interdisciplinary minor is expecting to incorporate courses from the women’s studies, American studies, history and psychology departments. The final speaker of the series is Judith Jack Halberstam, professor of English and director for feminist research at USC. Her lecture will be entitled “The Queer Art of Failure” and will take place on Nov. 4. Brief by Sophia Islas

Campus creates informed voters In conjunction with their monthly cookouts, Associated Students, Inc. will be hosting a voter fair, Wednesday, Oct. 13 in the Quad. The fair is a public voter education event that will provide students with information on important measures, propositions and the different candidates for the upcoming elections. The event will run from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and is a part of CSUF Votes 2010, a partnership between Academic Affairs, ASI Public Affairs and Government Relations and Student Affairs. ASI will have around 20 different statewide and local candidates coming out to speak along with Independent Party candidate for governor Chelene Nightingale. Students can also register to vote and learn about key issues. On and Off campus organizations will be providing information on the upcoming election. Students will also be given the chance to ask questions on major issues. “Our main focus is voter registration. It’s very informative in terms of registration and the voting process,” said ASI chief communications officer Thomas Kocina. Brief by Stephanie Raygoza

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OPINION

October 12, 2010

The document Cal State Fullerton students apparently can’t read CSUF students have trouble reading their Titan Degree Audit MARC DONEZ Staff Writer

How many of you are trying to graduate in four years? Or even five? Have you tried to visit a counselor lately? An academic advisor? It makes you look forward to going to the DMV, doesn’t it? I know, nothing is perfect. I’m content with that. We don’t live in an Utopian society. But for the love of me, why is it so difficult to get clear and concise answers from counselors here on campus? Even better, why is it so difficult just to get face time with one? I know I’m not the only one worried/pissed/baffled by such things. I also know that the blame should not be squarely on our counselors. I highly doubt that any of the counselors here at Cal State Fullerton took the job to sabotage any of us. Instead, there are only a handful of counselors available to the 30,000 students on campus. Budget cuts, layoffs, increased

enrollment; so many things have to be considered before we can even begin a discussion on why getting academic guidance is such a hassle. This being said, it should be noted that CSUF has offered up a program for students to help them in determining what classes should be taken in order to graduate on time. The Titan Degree Audit is simple, online and accessible. Unfortunately many of my peers have found another resource to complain about. Are you kidding me? How is the Titan Degree Audit difficult? It’s like my roommate said the other night, there’s a big “yes” or a big “no” next to your class requirements. You’re either a “yes” or a “no.” Where is the problem? The problem stems from a generation of having things handed to them in the simplest form. I am no different. And chances are, you aren’t either. But come on, this is college! How can you not understand the Titan Degree Audit? (Please refer to the graphic to the right). It’s too slow? Then wait for it to load! I’m sorry your Internet is slow at the moment. I’m sorry that all the porn has decided to fry your computer. But

it’s easy to blame the system. It’s too difficult to read? Compared to some of your college reading, this could possibly be the easiest piece of reading you have in your four-plus years at CSUF. Figure it out! Am I being mean? Probably. But it’s time to get with it people. College was not meant to be easy. Yet, it seems like the higher-ups at our beloved school are doing whatever they can to guide your hand through college. Instead of complaining we should be grateful for such a thing. We should be grateful to even have a Titan Degree Audit. But I am willing to offer you something that they won’t. I care about you. I love my peers here at CSUF. Some of you annoy the hell out of me, but I still love and respect you. Here’s what I’m offering: An entire lecture on how to use the Titan Degree Audit. Free of charge! I don’t want you to be the “super senior” here. I want you to be gone before your kids are enrolled. Write me. Comment on the story. Find me. Get in contact with me. I will help you. We will help each other. We will graduate!

A fair suspension reduced

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Ben Roethlisberger is doing a good job of staying out of trouble MATT PETROPULOS Staff Writer

Ben Roethlisberger is coming back from his four game suspension this Sunday against the Cleveland Browns. It was originally six games but was reduced Sept. 3 after good behavior and a meeting with Commissioner Roger Goodell. However, no one asked if it was a fair punishment. In my eyes, it was a fair punishment for the franchise quarterback because a high-profile athlete of the National Football League is supposed to lead by example on and off the field. Roethlisberger needs to know that his actions not only represent himself but also the NFL and the Pittsburgh Steelers organization. Roethlisberger had a sexual encounter with a woman in a

nightclub – allegedly set up by his bodyguards – which led to a media frenzy the next day. The young woman claimed that Roethlisberger forced himself on her and took advantage of her. Roethlisberger thoroughly denied the claim, saying that he did nothing wrong or illegal. He then went through months of scrutiny from the media, current and past NFL players. Roethlisberger put out a press release Sept. 6, after finding out that the charges were dropped. The press release said, “I’m truly sorry for the disappointment and negative attention I brought to my family, my teammates, coaches, the Rooneys and the NFL. I understand that the opportunities I have been blessed with are a privilege, and much is expected of me as the quarterback of the Pittsburgh Steelers. I absolutely want to be the leader this team deserves, valued in the community and a role model to kids. I have much work to do to earn this trust. And I’m committed to improv-

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ing and showing everyone my true values.” I give Roethlisberger credit for taking responsibility for his actions. His apology to his teammates, coaches, the owners of the Steelers and the NFL was a good way to start over. Even though he deserved the four-game suspension, he gets credit for putting his life back together and doing everything possible to get back as soon as he can for his team. His image took a big hit and fans felt betrayed. Once the four games have passed, he will have to start winning over the fans once again. The real challenge ahead of Roethlisberger is to stay out of the headlines unless they’re talking about football. Roethlisberger has proven himself so far by reducing his suspension, but he will need to continue doing a good job once he gets back to being the starting quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers.

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GABRIELLE ABUTOM Opinion Editor

Who

James O’Keefe – the conservative activist who put on a fur coat, called himself a pimp and filmed the heavily doctored, undercover videos that led Congress to stop funding ACORN. I blame Halloween costumes for giving him the idea pimps actually wear clothes that scream, “I’m involved in illegal activity!” I’m going to make up a statistic and say 98 percent of pimps are a little bit

of naked ladies probably wouldn’t get him very far. Have you looked in the mirror, O’Keefe? You couldn’t seduce a blow-up doll.

When Courtesy of Huffington Post

more discreet about their pimping since I assume they don’t want to get arrested. According to his website, JamesOkeefe.us, he is a 25-year-old investigative journalist and film maker. According to the law, he is a criminal for breaking into a U.S. Senator’s office to “investigate” AKA tamper with the phones. According to me, he’s a comedian.

What

O’Keefe wanted to bring his adolescent male fantasy to life by trying to seduce CNN Investigative Correspondent, Abbie Boudreau, on a boat filled with sex toys and hidden cameras. It get’s better. O’Keefe’s “palace of pleasure” consisted of lube, dildos, pictures of naked women, Viagra, fuzzy handcuffs and candles. Someone should have told him showing a straight woman pictures

The plan was foiled Aug. 17, when one of O’Keefe’s colleagues, Izzy Santa, told Boudreau about O’Keefe’s creepy agenda.

Where

Boudreau flew out to Baltimore, Md., to meet O’Keefe to discuss some CNN business.

Why

He says he just wanted to “have a little fun,” but CNN got a hold documents describing O’Keefe’s plan to discredit CNN and Boudreau, who he calls a “bubble-headed-beach-blonde.” I guess that’s his nickname for awardwinning investigative journalists. I’m going to blame his juvenille behavior on his parents for letting him out of the house. Shout out to the 31 House Republicans who supported a resolution praising O’Keefe for his “diligent investigative journalism” last year. You really know how to pick ‘em. As Huffington Post’s Robert J. Elisberg says, “Hey, why shoot for the stars when you can piss in the gutter?”

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KNOTT’S: SCARY FARM’S HALLOWEEN HAUNT ... Continued from page 1 Guests en route to the next maze may find themselves running through dense fog as ghosts, ghouls and other creatures of the macabre appear when least suspected. The three scare zones consisting of Necropolis (bloodthirsty vampires in Camp Snoopy), CarnEVIL (maniacal clowns in The Boardwalk) and Ghost Town (monsters including the infamous Sliders in Old West Ghost Town). One of Ghost Town’s hell-raising monsters, Pyro, sends chills down the spine with his disfigured face as he psychotically swings his toolbox around. Scott Dieterman of Buena Park, 38, who has played Pyro for

the last 12 years, still enjoys the thrill of scaring. “I actually made a girl wet her pants. I just saw a puddle on the ground,” Dieterman said. Guests can ease their anxiety if only for a moment at any of the seven live shows. The most anticipated returning show is “The Hanging,” a satirical show that pokes fun at people who have made the biggest headlines in news and pop culture. Held in Calico Square, the show leaves guests in suspense as they wonder which celebrity will face the noose. Knott’s Scary Farm remains the reigning leader of all things horror for All Hallow’s Eve season as it is the world’s largest theme park Halloween event, operating for 38 years.

“We’re the granddaddy. We started it all. It keeps getting better every year and even scarier,” said Lisa Cisneros, 41, a Knott’s sales representative. Halloween Haunt is a special event ticket not included in general admission and excluded from season pass holders. Ticket prices are $33 to $50 for the online presale and $56 the day of the event. Cal State Fullerton students can get discounted tickets at the Titan Student Union for $33 to $48, depending on the dates. CSUF Extra Scary night is Oct. 23 for $48. Event hours are 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. Sunday through Thursday, and 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday.

Courtesy of CSUF Dance and Theatre Department Move Over, Mrs. Markham will be performed at The Young Theatre in Joseph A. W. Clayes III Performing Arts Center through Oct. 24. Performers had their audience rolling with laughter throughout the play, which is filled with sexual innuendos.

Review: Move Over, Mrs. Markham HEATHER REST Staff Writer

If you have never been the recipient of a proper goosing, or perhaps do not know what one is, Mr. Markham, in Cal State Fullerton’s hilarious play Move Over, Mrs. Markham, as well as the audience, who can barley contain themselves, get an extensive explanation. There are no earth shattering life lessons, no universal truths to be told – just uproarious sexual coincidence and confusing circumstance that all take place in Mr. and Mrs. Markham’s London flat circa 1972. The storyline builds as Mr. Markham decides not to attend a publisher’s dinner after finding the second page of a love letter that he mistakenly assumes belongs to his wife of 15 years. A laundry list of confusion ensues as three different sets of secret lovers planned on using the flat while the couple was out. The layers of confusion continue all the way until the last act, leaving the audience’s heads spinning with laughter. The play (written by Roy Cooney

and John Chapman, and directed by Eve Himmelheber, an associate professor in the Theater Department) is a classic example of the British farce genre, which relies heavily on the exploitation of laugh-out-loud situations, rather than deep character development. The cast’s outstanding ability to uphold such a confusing storyline is a true testament to their talent. One soso performance and the whole thing would have come crashing down. Comedy is arguably one of the hardest genres to pull of, without sounding forced or overdone. Every character in the play floated carelessly through the story as if it was their reality. The various accents challenged on them were achieved better then some A-list actors on the big screen. A botched British accent can be so distracting, but the cast pulled off every dialect effortlessly. The set design and wardrobe were equally smashing. The wardrobe boasted the gentlemen’s smart looking suits and the ladies’ polyester block colored dresses. The flat was perfectly designed in mod disco green and obnoxious orange decor. Both design aspects added

to the performance without overpowering it. Since the set stayed the same throughout the play, the use of different doors leading to various parts of the house was a crucial aspect. The door to the bedroom, the study and the bar area all played a major roll in the confusion and chaos. The sexual stereotyping and layers of mistaken identity make you want to scream, but you are too busy laughing. The play comes to a screeching traffic jam of a finale, leaving the Markhams to realize that their loyalty to each other after all these years was perfectly worth it. It is a wonderful two hour escape from our own realities and a bloody good laugh. The play will be shown at The Young Theatre in Joseph A.W. Clayes III Performing Arts Center through Oct. 24. Tickets are available at the Joseph Clayes III Performing Arts Center box office Monday through Friday noon to 6 p.m., and one hour prior to performance. Tickets are also available at Fullerton.edu/Arts/Events and (657) 278-3371.

Courtesy of Flickr / MTO (Graphic Street Art) Little Richard, known as the “architect of rock ‘n’ roll,” was one of the first musicians to harbor the rock-star image with his sequined shirts, eyeliner, and flamboyant and lavish celebrity lifestyle. His image influenced later musicians like David Bowie.

Remembering old time rock ‘n’ roll HEATHER REST Staff Writer

With a sky high pompadour, eyecatching sequin shirts and “guy liner” that could rival a New York super model, Richard Wayne Penniman blew the lid right off the 1950s. Commonly known as “Little Richard,” Penniman helped define the movement of rock and roll. His music and his life set a precedent for what it truly meant to be a rock star. “He calls himself the ‘architect of rock ‘n’ roll.’ I mean, how genius is that?” said Cal State Fullerton music professor Charles Sharp. “If (music)

was a little rough, he made it rougher. If it was fast, he made it faster. If it was crazy, (he’d) make it crazier.” Born in Macon, Ga. in 1932, Penniman grew up singing gospel music in churches of the Deep South. Penniman drew inspiration from the gospel drone as well as the repetitious rhythm of the nearby train tracks. Penniman made a name for himself in the 1950s singing rhythm and blues in New Orleans night clubs. He often played at clubs that featured exotic dancers and female impersonators. Penniman acquired a reputation for crazy onstage antics and outlandish makeup and wardrobe. “He was one of the early figures that would lead to a David Bowie glam rock style,” said Charles Tumlinson, Cal State Fullerton music professor. “He had a very exotic stage look and show.” After several years of recording less than successful songs with different studios, Penniman recorded his first hit with Specialty Records in 1955. “Tutti Frutti,” with its sexually playful lyrics, jump blues rhythms and boogiewoogie piano licks helped define Penniman’s signature sound. In “Rock ‘n Roll Renegades,” a documentary aired by PBS/BBC, Penniman describes his youthful quest for music that would satisfy his generation. “They wanted me to sound like Ray Charles and B.B. King, but I was tired you know?” Penniman said. “Being young and a teenager, I wanted to sound different. We was tired of all the slow music – we wanted the boogie.” In the years that followed, Penniman had several rock hits including, “Rip it Up,” “Long Tall Sally,” “Ready Teddy,” “Good Golly, Miss Molly” and “Lucille.” Several of these songs

were re-recorded by artists such as Pat Boone, Elvis Presley and the Beatles. Penniman broke boundaries – he sang sexually provocative songs that hinted towards his bisexual tendencies. His songs, mixed rhythm and blues with boogie woogie, made the teenagers in the early 1950s go bananas. Penniman lived like a rock star, and possibly one of the first to practice what he preached in his provocative song lyrics. He was notorious for his wild look and even crazier lifestyle. “He had so much energy, and he dressed crazy – very flamboyant,” said Nathan Brenton, a music major. At the height of his career, Penniman renounced the music business and all of its vices, to return to his religious roots to become a preacher. Throughout the 1970s and 1980s, he bounced between rock and roll and the church. During his time with the church, he recorded several gospel albums that sounded similar to his early rock albums, only with a different theme. Today, Penniman continues to appear in music videos, movies and television performances. In 1986, he was one of the first to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. In 1990, Penniman received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. In 2004, Rolling Stone named him No. 8 on their 100 Greatest Artists of All Time. In 2010, The Library of Congress National Recording Registry added the original version of “Tutti Frutti” to its registry, claiming the hit announced a new era in music. Penniman not only helped ignite a movement, but he assisted in blurring racial lines and minimizing prejudice against diversity. His courage to be different changed the industry, and left a footprint on the history of music. dailytitan.com/detour

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Psychedelic sound shakes down local music scene JENNA WEST Staff Writer

There’s a unique sound jamming throughout venues in Southern California with such a variety of genres it’s hard to put a label on it. La Mirada band The Shakedown embodies this variety. What started out as a small folk project by guitarist and vocalist Mitch Crowder, 24, and bassist Matt Zwish, 24, developed into a folk jam band that caters to more than one type of audience. “Our music is a whole slide of old school music warped with what’s going on today,” Zwish said. Growing up with a variety of musical genres, the members of The Shakedown have brought together their influences to make one exclusive sound. Crowder grew up listening to ‘60s and ‘70s rock artists. Mikee Ahrndt (vocals and guitar), 22, was brought up around ‘80s hair metal music and was drawn in by progressive post-hardcore bands. Keyboardist, Andy Heise, 21, was impacted by bands like Blink 182, while Zwish and drummer Brent Fullington, 21, have a strong influence of country music. “I tell people our music is ‘60s and ‘70s rock ‘n’ roll with a lot of jamming. A lot of the Grateful Dead-type influence along with the Band and Bob Dylan. It’s a long explanation of what our music is all about and it’s hard to put a genre on it,” Fullington said. Based on their psychedelic rock influence, The Shakedown has a strong audience that ranges in age, mainly from 40 to 65 years old. However, many of their fans also range from ages 20 to mid-30s. They seek to expand the following of people at the college age as a way to make their music last. No matter the age of the audience, The Shakedown sound is based around

the goal of experiencing positive vibes. Their lyrics contain pure human feelings of heartbreak, love and emotions pertaining to every day life. Whether it’s playing for an audience of 3,000 people or at small venues, The Shakedown’s motivation is to encourage everyone to have fun. The strong relationship between the five members greatly affects their writing process as well as their stage presence. All members contribute to their creative process, but The Shakedown’s songs aren’t created in one practice session. It can take a couple months of experimenting with different riffs until the entire band is satisfied. This tight bond is also reflected on stage. “We can look at each other and move the song somewhere else. It’s a crazy experience to feel that way with five people (on) stage,” Crowder said.

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Touring in a band with 29 members can be stressful, overwhelming and head throbbing, yet still manageable. Just ask Swedish pop group I’m From Barcelona. Since the release of their 2006 debut album, Let Me Introduce My Friends, I’m From Barcelona has been able to juggle the schedules of their members to tour around the world. The band’s second album, Who Killed Harry Houdini? was released in 2008. The band, who formed in 2005, has been a hidden gem, incorporating accordions, flutes, saxophone, trumpets and many other instruments with

Courtesy of Tijuana Panthers Long Beach garage pop band, Tijuana Panthers, has been inspired by a friend’s shocking experience in Mexico.

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Imagine going to the beach with a surfboard in arm, soaking up the sun and relaxing in the warm sand while waiting for waves to form. The light, fun atmosphere will give you an idea of how the band Tijuana Panthers sound like. Comprised of drummer Phil Shaheen, guitarist Chad Wachtel and bassist Daniel Michicoff, the Long Beach locals recently released Max Baker, their first LP. In an interview with the Daily Titan, Wachtel talked about the new album, local life and future plans. Daily Titan: How did Tijuana Panthers form? Tijuana Panthers: Me and Phil got together in 2001 when we were in another band called The Pencils. We played as a two-piece band for awhile before we took a hiatus. During the hiatus, we decided that we wanted to expand and try something different. We added Daniel and started playing together in late 2006. DT: Can you tell me the origins of the band name? TP: There’s a guy named Max Baker

who lives across the street from Phil’s parent’s place. He went down to Tijuana one day and bought a porcelain panther there. One of the natives from Tijuana tried to steal it from him and pulled a knife on him. But Max had a knife too and pulled out a switchblade and fought the guy off. He then returned to the states with the panther. The story encompasses a spirit of not backing down. DT: How would you describe the band’s style of music and what are your influences? TP: I would call it garage pop. My influences are the radio station KEARTH 101 in the ‘80s, The Chantays, The Surfaris, Dick Dale and Buddy Holly. DT: Why did you guys name the album Max Baker? TP: We wanted to have the first album dedicated to him. It’s an homage to him since he inspired the band name. DT: Did you guys face any challenges while recording the album? TP: There were financial challenges We had to save up for it. The album is an independent thing we released ourselves. We didn’t have the money to just take out of our pockets, so we

saved up the money from the shows we played in order to pay for it. DT: How do you feel about the recent emergence of a lot of Long Beach bands (Cold War Kids, Avi Buffalo, Delta Spirit) who are getting on the radar in the indie music scene? TP: The bands deserve to be where they are. They’re a talented group of people. It makes sense because there’s so much going on here. Long Beach is a city where you can be really inspired. I’m happy for them. DT: What are your favorite spots in Long Beach? TP: The Frisbee golf course at El Dorado (Regional) Park and the Pike Restaurant and Bar on Fourth Street. They have good food there. DT: What’s in the future for Tijuana Panthers? TP: We’re talking about going to New York in a couple months and playing a few shows there and possibly hitting up a few cities in the northwest. We’ll be playing some local shows before the end of the year and working on some new material as well. It’s slowly coming together. For more information on the band, go to Myspace.com/TijuanaPanthers.

La Mirada band, The Shakedown, does not stick to a specific genre of music. They draw heavily from ‘60s and ‘70s rock, and have a fan base that transcends all ages.

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“We’ll finish a song laughing because it was just so intense for us.” The Shakedown shares this intensity with their audience members by inviting anyone who can play an instrument onstage to share the spotlight with them. “We invite more musicians to play with us than any other band. We want to grow with these people and create empires of people,” Crowder said. “We want to build something together that’s more than just music.” With the accomplishments of their first album, Knee Deep Limbo, playing at festivals such as Strawberry, and being the house band for the television show “Cannabis Planet,” The Shakedown is continuing to grow and spread their energy. “The Shakedown wants to create music that can last a lifetime,” Crowder said.

a choir full of vocals to create a unique sound. I’m From Barcelona has done something special that makes them worthy of a “Web Wonder to Watch.” Earlier this year, each of the remaining 27 members of the band created their own song, combined each song to form the album 27 Songs from Barcelona, and posted an MP3 version of the songs on their official website. That’s not even the coolest part, though. Every MP3 is free to download. According to the band’s website, the idea was inspired by the rock band Kiss, who released four solo albums by each of its members in 1978. Each song by I’m From Barcelona was created while touring after the releases of

Let Me Introduce My Friends and Who Killed Harry Houdini?. This is the first time the songs have been available to the public. I’m From Barcelona does not ask for donations, though 27 Songs from Barcelona is also available to purchase on vinyl. But besides hardcore fans, who else is going to buy a vinyl album? The band realizes that allowing a free version of the album online will severely affect album sales and they are content with that. Now, I know this concept is nothing new. Yes, other bands have done this before and it will likely continue to happen, but I’m From Barcelona is being affected unlike many other bands. The band splits its profit from touring and merchandise sales between each of its members and does not have mainstream publicity like other musicians. Yet, they are still willing to give away their music for free. I’m From Barcelona is proof that the music industry is not full of money-hungry snobs who could care less about musical genius so long as their paycheck is handed to them on time. In an era where pirating music has become the norm and musicians scrounge for any buck they can get, it may be seen as career suicide for a band to be a free supplier of their own music. But it is special when a band could look past their bank accounts and instead focus on what they give to their fans.

Courtesy of Flickr / Fernanda Petrinni Songs by I’m From Barcelona, a 29 member band from Sweden, are available for free MP3 downloads. Contact Us at detour@dailytitan.com

Courtesy of Wonder Wheel Wonder Wheel, which includes Cal State Fullerton student Raul Esparza, contributes to the underground post-punk inspired scene.

Grunge band takes the wheel KATIE EVANS Staff Writer

Beneath conservative Orange County politics, past the orange trees and beyond the Housewives lies a hidden gem: the underground local music scene. Every city has its own country band, jazz singers or hip hop superstars. What every city does not have, however, is a grungy three-piece outfit comprised 20-something aged college students, utilizing krautrock rhythms, psychedelic inspirations and low fidelity production. Not every city has a Wonder Wheel. Originally, the solo project of Cal Poly Pomona student Paul Rosales, Wonder Wheel gained two backing artists, Raul Esparza (bassist and Cal State Fullerton human services major) and Danny Gonzalez, within the last year to complete the outfit. The music is still Rosales’ as he writes it and is the lead singer, but the dynamic has changed for the better. “It’s one thing to record and make the music by yourself,” said Rosales, 22. “But when you get friends to play those songs and make them better, that’s unreal.” Fans of Wonder Wheel agree that their live show is worth seeing. “(Wonder Wheel is) way better live with a full band because the rhythm section is really important for his music – it’s really dense and compressed music,” said Sam Farzin, 22, a gradu-

ate student at UC Irvine. “The fact that there’s a bass groove and drum beat...it has more momentum.” Live performances seem to unanimously be the high point about Wonder Wheel. “Recently, we played a house party and the crowd got rowdy and lifted me up and I crowd surfed while I played bass,” said Esparza, 22. Being a student while in a band can be difficult. Balancing out the proper amount of reading, studying and project deadlines with shows, band practice and writing new songs is crucial, but is a little harder than it sounds. “You want to dedicate enough time to (being a student and being in a band), but being in a band is so much more fun than studying, so you tend to put off school more than usual,” Esparza said. Farzin, the founder of Acrobatics Everyday (a student organization that puts together concerts at the UCI campus), said that on top of maintaining his own band and creating his own

sounds, Rosales produces music for friends, too. Many of the bands in the underground post-punk inspired scene were recorded by Rosales, Farzin’s own Moon Pearl being one example. “The whole scene has been coming together in the last year and a half, with all of the bands (Rosales) has been involved with and recorded,” Farzin said. With song subjects ranging from Wednesdays to being a 13-year-old, money problems to terrible jobs and term paper deadlines to freeways, Wonder Wheel shows that not only is there something pertinent for everyone, but that the importance lies within the melody. “As long as the music sounds rad, it’s all good,” Rosales said. Wonder Wheel will perform Oct.17 at The Lab in Costa Mesa (2930 Bristol St.). Their latest album, Wonder Wheel 23: Brave New World, can be purchased via Sixteen Tambourines Records.

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October 12, 2010

Favre, Mr. 500 man

The Campus Huddle ...’Bama knocked out

ALEX JAICH Sports Columnist

The news of week one of the 2010 Bowl Championship System standings is just days away. No. 1 Alabama loses, and the second part of the BCS system, the week six Harris poll is revealed. Before we get this information train rolling, Alabama, Florida and USC all lost on the same weekend. Like there isn’t enough on college football minds these days. The past six weeks make everything tough, not like every year is cake since the BCS was started in 1998.

ESPN has rights to the BCS television coverage this year, and ESPN college football researcher, Brad Edwards came out with some intriguing predictions and insight this Monday morning (Boise State will be No. 1 in the BCS standings). Information that helps break it down nice and smooth. The first thing that should give readers insight is the six computers that make up one-third of the poll results, do not factor in margin of victory. Boise State, Oregon, and TCU’s blow outs and shutout over teams will be left up to the writers, former players, and coaches in the Harris and USA Today Coaches Poll. The Harris and USA Today poll are what make up the other twothirds of the BCS rankings. Strength of schedule is a key component the six computers factor in, something Edwards says will put Boise State No. 1 in the first BCS rankings. Most importantly Edwards warns that even if this prediction comes true, it’s only the first BCS ranking.

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Courtesy of MCT South Carolina’s Travian Robertson celebrates the Gamecocks’ win, 35-21 Saturday.

There is a lot of football left. Last week it was an Alabama loss to LSU prediction, but it was the Gamecocks of South Carolina who got it done over the Crimson Tide. The Harris Poll does not have a South Eastern Conference team in the top five, yet LSU and Auburn are undefeated. I assure as the meat of the SEC schedule comes into focus week-toweek watch for the SEC to rise into the polls leading into a very important SEC title game. Ohio State can’t worry about the polls either. A Rose Bowl game awaits if the Buck Eyes do not take care of Wisconsin on the road in Madison this Saturday. For AP, No. 2 Oregon, staying

healthy is key, as the Ducks had a scare when freshman quarterback Darron Thomas got knocked out of the game with a shoulder injury at Washington State. Thomas expects to return to practice after the Ducks get a bye before playing the enigma of the UCLA Bruins on a Thursday night game. The Ducks truly can control their own destiny. The irony of it all is Boise State and TCU are hypothetically being helped as non-BCS schools by BCS polls and writers. I yearn for the day when Boise State joins the Pac-10 and TCU joins the Big 12, the teams are still legitimate contenders but it makes the experts sleep better at night.

When people think of National Football League quarterback records, they think of Brett Favre. Favre has thrown, flipped, shoved and just about everything else he could to throw touchdown passes throughout his career collecting records that stood for years. It has resulted into not only him becoming the all-time leader in touchdown passes to go along with his numerous other records, but also the only quarterback in NFL history to throw 500 career touchdown passes. Dan Marino, the former touchdown-pass-record-holder threw 420 touchdown passes in his career. To surpass the record by 80 is an impressive feat. The scary part is that Favre still has the rest of the 2010 season to add to his record. Favre has been on four teams, which include the Atlanta Falcons, Green Bay Packers, New York Jets, and currently the Minnesota Vikings where he has amassed his 500 touchdowns, more than 70,000 yards, over 6,000 completions, and

time with 323. However, Favre has stumbled during the start of the season and only has thrown two touchdown passes in three games. However no one was thinking about his shortcomings thus far in the 2010 season when he threw number 500. It happened last night on Monday Night Football against his former team, the New York Jets. The game was delayed due to lightning but not even Mother Nature could prevent Favre from getting his record. The Jets were destroying the Vikings offense all game until two minutes left in the third quarter. Favre dropped back on the wet field and tossed a rainbow to newly acquired receiver, Randy Moss. Moss beat the single coverage for his first touchdown for the Vikings this season. Favre then ran to Moss and jumped into his arms celebrating the first member of the 500-club. Then to top it off, Favre went to Percy Harvin for 501 early in the fourth quarter and number 502 late in the fourth quarter to continue his historic record. Congratulations Brett Favre on one of the biggest accomplishments in NFL history.

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LUCIO VILLA / Asst. Photo Editor ESPN associate director for Stats and Information, Samantha Rudolph, talks with students about job opportunities in sports.

All applicants must create a profile on ESPNCareers.com; hiring officers cannot interview anyone if they have not done so. After ESPN contacts a potential employee, the hiring process usually takes at least 60 days, as there are numerous phone and in-person interviews conducted, depending on the department. Hiring officers are also keen to screen applicants by Googling their names to discover additional information about them. Anyone looking for an internship must be within 12 months of receiving their degree, but they cannot get one if they have already graduated. Last year, ESPN offered less than 100 internships, yet received more than 10,000 applications. Thus, it is important for students to know how

to tailor their resumé. “Think of it as a picture,” Randolph said. “We typically spend 15 seconds looking at resumes. It has to have easy, consistent formatting.” It’s also important for applicants to have experience before applying. “ESPN is rarely going to be where you get your first internship or your first full-time job if you don’t have experience with other internships,” Randolph said. Once hired, the network provides excellent exposure to employees. Since ESPN’s initial inception the company has grown to reach more than 120 million consumers per week and 21 million unique users per month on their main website, ESPN.com. Despite being allowed to watch live games and getting to call it work, it’s still a job that must be tak-

en seriously, even if it’s not a sport you enjoy. “While you are expected to keep up on games, you don’t get to lay back,” Randolph said during her presentation. For those looking for a career with non-traditional hours and a frenzied feeling during games, ESPN could be a perfect fit. Even working on Saturdays can be a rush. Michael Ponce De Leon, a 23-year-old psychology major looking to gain employment in statistical analysis or sales and marketing, felt his desire to join ESPN grow once he found out about the work environment. As Randolph explained, “There’s nothing quite as electric as college football Saturdays. Some people come into work just to take in the atmosphere.”