Vol. 88 Issue 19
October 5, 2010
Meg Whitman hired undocumented worker Dirty laundry aired about the Republican candidate during recent debate
See WHITMAN, page 2
Gay cyber bullying leads to suicide
Death of a Rutgers University freshman prompts rally to promote tolerance
See SEXUAL ACT, page 3
WHAT’S INSIDE OPINION Comedy Central funny man mocks Congress ........................................4 FEATURES Take a trip down memory lane with a Disney classic ........................................5 SPORTS Bee in the Know: Yankees vs. Twins in pennant race ........................................8
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Referee calls upset fans and players Officials decisions affect game outcomes to dismay of spectators CHRIS POTRYKUS Staff Writer
There are gods living amongst us. We only know them by their mortal names, like Michael Jordan, the god of flight, Hank Aaron, the god of strength, and Ray Lewis, the god of wrath. But make no mistake about it. They will live on forever. Sports has turned regular human beings into immortals with super human powers. There is only one hiccup that needs to be addressed. Mortal humans are telling the gods what they can and can’t do. By mortals, I mean the referees. Referee controversies have come in an unusual abundance this year, but that’s partly due to it being an unusual year. The FIFA World Cup was played in South Africa this summer and was not without its bumps in the road, especially when it came to officiating. Although there were a slew of bad calls, there are only two that stick out in particular. Those being Maurice Edu’s disallowed goal that would’ve helped the U.S. beat Slovenia and Frank Lampard’s goal for England that was never called, both according to the Bleacher Report.
Meal plan made mandatory for dorm residents next fall semester Cal State Fullerton student and parent surveys reveal need for dining commons JOHN SOLLITTO For the Daily Titan
The residence halls at Cal State Fullerton will be implementing a mandatory meal plan to all students living on campus after the completion of the Phase III dorms. This can cause problems for those who are thinking about residing on campus during the fall 2011 term as rent costs have already increased since last year. “Coming from UC Irvine, which is a school with a dining program, students found this convenient and enjoyable and I would expect the same here at CSUF, especially since this is a state-of-the-art facility,” said
Fred Lipscomb, director of housing. Lipscomb said that the decision to make the meal plan mandatory was made some years prior, based on student and parent surveys. This data suggested that a dining commons would increase the sense of community on campus, and would provide another avenue for faculty and staff to communicate with students and build more personal relationships. Christian Avina, an 18-year-old electrical engineering student, can’t commute from his home in Palmdale, Calif. Since Avina must live on campus, he is very concerned about the potential cost of the meal plan and how it will affect his financial situation. See MEAL PLAN, page 2 JENNIFER CHUNG / Asst. Graphics Editor
See RULES, page 8
Sexy scorcher at Young Theatre Racy play suggests nudity, as seduction is acted out onstage ERIN BRADLEY Staff Writer
CHRISTINE AMARANTUS / For the Daily Titan Earlier this year in Long Beach members of the Kansas-based Westboro Baptist Church protested outside of an elementary school. The people surrounding the church member were counter-protesters, holding signs such as “God Hates Hate.”
Funerals disrupted by Westboro Baptists KEITH COUSINS Asst. News Editor
The Supreme Court will meet Wednesday to begin discussion of the appropriateness of protesting at soldier’s funerals. A series of protests, led by members of the Kansasbased Westboro Baptist Church, at the funerals of various servicemen and servicewomen have triggered several lawsuits. The Supreme Court will analyze Phelps v. Snyder to determine if the church’s actions are protected by the First Amendment. Matthew Snyder was a 20-year-old Marine who died in Iraq in 2006. His funeral service was not just attended by friends and family – Westboro Baptist Church was there to protest. According to the Supreme Court’s docketing information, Snyder’s father alleged that witnessing the protests on television caused an “intentional infliction Contact Us at news@dailytitan.com
of emotional distress.” The case calls into question the extent of freedom of speech guaranteed in the First Amendment. “Certain ‘hurtful’ words are protected under certain circumstances, and under other circumstances they may not be. For example, shouting ‘Fire!’ in a crowded theater is either heroic (if there is a fire) or creates a clear and present danger (if there is not),” said Genelle Belmas, associate communications professor. Belmas added that it is the intent of the speech that determines whether or not the speech is protected. She said however, that it is not a black and white answer. The Fourth Circuit Court dismissed the initial $5 million award to Snyder on the basis that he was not a captive audience in witnessing the protests and the church did not specifically target Matthew Snyder in its protest. See WESTBORO, page 3
Spend the night in 1970s Britain, where sex and comedy collide in the physical and funny play, Move Over, Mrs. Markham, which premiers Oct. 8 at Cal State Fullerton’s Young Theatre. When Mr. Markham and his wife go out for the evening, their bedroom becomes a rendezvous spot for three couples. Mr. Markham promised his London flat to his business partner, Mr. Loge, to entertain his latest flame, while Mrs. Markham promised the flat to Mrs. Loge for her to meet with her secret lover. The confusion turns to comedy when the couples meet the Markham’s interior designer and Au Pair, who have decided to test out the Markham’s new round bed. “It is clever, charming (and) naughty – without being crude. And it is both a comedy of manners and British sex farce,” said Eve Himmelhebber, director, who is a professor in the Department of Theatre. Compared to the haunting Sonnets for an Old Century, the psychological Equus and the passionate Rent that the Department of Theatre and Dance will show this semester, Mover Over, Mrs. Markham is straightforward humor. “Our season this fall is predominantly drama, and I thought that being the ‘comic relief’ would be a nice way to kick off the season,” Himmelheber said. “(Mover Over, Mrs. Markham) is very accessible – not full of heavy implications on the meaning of life and humanity. It is just intended to be a bit of fluff and fun.” Himmelheber said the play has an Austin Powers feel – something dif-
Courtesy of CSUF Department of Theatre and Dance The cast plays Twister with a sexy spin. Full of sexual innuendos, Move Over, Mrs. Markham will intrigue as a sultry stage show.
ficult for the design team to create due to the stage layout. Young Theatre is a smaller venue, with the audience surrounding the stage on three sides. A traditional stage would be set higher than the seats, but Young Theatre’s stage is in close proximity to the seats, allowing the audience
to feel immersed in the action of the play. Himmelhebber said the stage configuration was “tricky” for the set designers and the actors who have to cover more stage than in a typical performance. See YOUNG THEATRE, page 6