Daily Titan October 5, 2010 by Daily Titan

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

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Cabbage shortage hits home in South Korea SOUTH KOREA – It’s being called the national kimchi crisis. The country’s ubiquitous spicy side dish of fermented cabbage, radish and chili paste is vanishing from tabletops following freakish fall weather that spoiled the latest crop of its main ingredient — cabbage. On Monday, after prices soared to more than $10 a head, the Seoul city government began a subsidy program in which it is providing stores with 300,000 heads of cabbage at 70 percent the market price, enough for 10,000 households to make the dish. Last week, the federal government announced a temporary reduction in tariffs on Chinese-imported cabbage and radishes in a plan to rush an additional 100 tons of the staples into stores this month.

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Wave of outside money pours into 2010 elections WASHINGTON – Half a billion dollars from independent groups with strong but unofficial connections to Republicans and Democrats is flooding into congressional campaigns across the country this year, according to a study released Monday. The Center for Public Integrity found that Republican-allied groups are likely to outspend their Democratic-oriented rivals by 3-to-2, and maybe even by 2-to-1. The center is a respected nonprofit, nonpartisan source of investigative journalism devoted to making institutional power transparent and accountable. While big money in politics is hardly new, there never have been sums of this magnitude in midterm elections. The Center for Responsive Politics, another independent research group, estimates that in 2006, the last nonpresidential federal election year, independent interests spent about $300 million.

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Metro to get $4.8 million grant for new alternative fuel SANTA CRUZ – The Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District has received a $4.8 million grant from the Federal Transit Administration to buy 12 new buses that operate on alternative fuels, which will save an estimated 150,000 gallons of diesel fuel per year. Rep. Sam Farr, D-Carmel, announced the grant today, saying the funds will help the countywide bus system reduce its toll on the environment. Metro will use the funds to replace 12 diesel buses, 10 that were bought in 1984 and two bought five years later. The new buses will run on compressed natural gas, or CNG, and reduce carbon dioxide emissions into the atmosphere by more than 12,000 metric tons over the life of the buses. The federal grant reduces the number of diesel buses to 30 among the system’s total 120 buses.

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October 5, 2010

Senate halts piracy bill Many in Hollywood support bill that would fight Internet piracy STEPHANIE RAYGOZA Asst. News Editor

A Senate bill, that would combat online piracy by allowing the U.S. Department of Justice to shut down domain names accused of illegal file sharing, has been pushed back. After an unsuccessful attempt to rush the bill to Congress before the upcoming elections, the bill, proposed by Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Patrick Leahy and Senator Orrin Hatch, must now wait until after elections to face Congress. Several network engineers, consumer and interest groups, and the Electronic Frontier Foundation have come out in opposition of the bill saying that it violates freedom of speech and censors the Internet. “I think going after these guys may be a slippery slope. While I agree it is illegal in the U.S., to other cultures these platforms are a way to share ideas,” said art major Marcus Sung. U.S. Senate Bill S.B. 3804, also known as the Combating Online Infringement and Counterfeits Act, would propose amendments to Chapter 113 of title 18 of the United States Code. It would permit cutting off Internet service of an infringing domain name with a history of online piracy or counterfeiting regardless of whether the website’s owner is located inside or outside of the U.S. The Motion Picture Association of America, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Screen Actors Guild and Viacom have all backed the bill. Hollywood labor unions have al-

ready rallied against the “illegal profiteers” or file sharing websites which they say are “solely dedicated to using the Internet to create moneymaking websites that steal from our members and put the American public at risk.” “I agree with the legislation and think these sites are preventing artists from making any profit off their work,” said liberal studies major Sergio Pelayo. “Sooner or later, these sites are going to be taken down.” T h e p r o posed b i l l looks to also target

pirate websites based overseas, which the U.S. has yet to succeed in taking down with previous attempts. The attorney general would serve the court order on other specified third parties, such an Internet service providers, payment

processors and online ad network providers. Popular BitTorrent search engine, Pirate Bay, is widely used across the country with its founders from Scandinavia. “They’ll just make a new website,” said sociology major Olga Altamirano. “There’s no way of stopping every website from bringing up another one.” AT&T Inc. and other Internet service providers have openly said they refuse to remove any alleged illegal file sharing sites without a court order.

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Whitman taking fire for housekeeper Whitman given bad publicity for employing an illegal immigrant CHRIS POTRYKUS Staff Writer

Republican gubernatorial candidate Meg Whitman admitted early last week that she had employed a housekeeper for nearly 10 years who was an illegal immigrant. Whitman was trying to avoid questions on the matter at a debate against Democratic candidate Jerry Brown at Fresno State. But with so many issues regarding immigration policy, questions about her former housekeeper, Nicky Diaz Santillan, were inevitable. “It has been a pretty serious problem for her,” said Raphael Sonenshein, the chairman of Cal State Fullerton’s Division of Politics, Administration, and Justice. “Her political strategy has been based on navigating a midpoint; halfway between conservative Republicans and Latino voters.” Whitman has had to walk a fine line between the conservative and Latino voters and was careful not to endorse the well-publicized and controversial law in Arizona. She has also heavily invested in advertising on Spanish-speaking networks. “The problem she had was that apparently what she was saying in Spanish was a little different than what she was saying in English,” Sonenshein said. There have been discrepancies as to when Whitman knew about San-

tillan’s illegal status.The worker’s attorney claims that the Social Security Administration sent a letter to Whitman’s home in 2003. But Whitman said she was not aware and had no reason to suspect her housekeeper’s status until 2009. “Supposedly, the first time (Whitman) had heard that she was illegal was right around the time that (Whitman) announced her candidacy,” said Ashley Sinohui, a 26year-old graphic design major, who credits her knowledge of the issues to National Public Radio. Upon the discovery of Santillan’s status, Whitman immediately fired her. When Santillan came to Whitman for help in seeking legal residency, she refused to assist, according to the Los Angeles Times. In an attempt to discredit Whitman’s character, Brown told reporters that Whitman flunked the fundamental test to treat people with respect and decency. “It has been interesting to see how she’s responding to it,” said Fransisco Cabrera, a 22-year-old religious studies major. “But I don’t think there’s much of an upheaval over it.” But Sonenshein disagrees. “The reason this is so damaging is this issue uniquely hurts her in both communities,” Sonenshein said. “It hurts her among conservatives because she had somebody illegal. It hurts her with Latinos because a lot of Latinos feel she treated the person pretty horribly. It’s a lose-lose for both key constituencies.” Sonenshein also believes it has cast doubt on her honesty, which was already in question due to claims of advertising that were not factual.

LUCIO VILLA / Asst. Photo Editor Meg Whitman former CEO of ebay is the Republican gubernatorial candidate in California.

MEAL PLAN: NEW PART OF DORM LIFE ... Continued from page 1 Avina spends anywhere from $50 to $100 a week on groceries, and hopes that the meal plan won’t cost him much more. Many students may feel this way, and as a result, may not want to room on campus because of it. Some residents are still confused about the reason the meal plan is mandatory. Zack DeBlase is one of these students. DeBlase, a 20-year-old animation major, said he will not be living in the dorms next year partially because of the meal plan. He is uncertain as to why it’s being imposed on every student in the dorms. “We’ve been surviving this long off our own funds and groceries, I don’t see the purpose of making

us all go on a meal plan,” DeBlase said. With all this negativity surrounding the meal plan, Lipscomb is working hard to ensure that the meal plan will not drive students away. He is optimistic that it will draw students towards housing though the cost for the meal plan has not been determined. The Housing Department is in the middle of negotiations with several food vendors that are competing for the chance to provide services to CSUF students. Until a vendor is chosen, there will be no price to release to the students who are looking to apply for housing. A deal will be made in about a month. The dining hall will accommodate about 650 students at a time and will have areas to dine in the

day as well as room for late-night dining. With dozens of TV’s, a wood burning stove and new furniture, Lipscomb believes that the dining hall will give a continuous dining experience to residents. Students now living in the constructed dormitories, which are equipped with a full kitchen, will be able to use their meal plan to purchase groceries such as milk and eggs at a community marketplace/convenience store located inside the new resident student center. Lipscomb said the marketplace is primarily for those living in the apartments with a meal plan. But it’s open to everyone on campus and those without a meal plan would pay for items out-ofpocket.

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Sexual act secretly broadcasted online Student jumped from a bridge after roommate “outed” him online MARYANNE SHULTS Staff Writer

Rutgers University student Tyler Clementi leapt to his death from the George Washington Bridge three days after discovering his roommate had secretly broadcast his sexual encounter with another man live over the Internet. Clementi, 18, left a note on his Facebook page that said “Jumping off the gw bridge sorry,” according to the Star-Ledger. He was outed by a cyberbully and his world shattered. On Sept. 19, his roommate Dharun Ravi, 18, posted on his Twitter feed that Clementi was having sex with another man in their dorm room, classmates told the Star-Ledger. He tweeted that his roommate asked for the room until midnight. Two nights later, he posted another note telling his 150 Twitter followers to video chat with him via iChat; this is when he sent the live streaming feed of the incident. Ravi and Molly Wei, 18, were charged with two counts each of invasion of privacy. Under New Jersey law, it is a fourth-degree crime to collect or view images depicting nudity or sexual contact involving another individual without that person’s consent, Middlesex County Prosecutor Bruce Kaplan said. It is a third degree crime to transmit or distribute the images. However, California Penal Code Section 653.2 states that one who electronically distributes material with the intent to place another person in reasonable fear for his or her safety, or the safety of the other person’s immediate family, is guilty of a misdemeanor punish-

able by up to one year in a county jail, by a fine of not more than $1,000, or by both that fine and imprisonment. There are also state torts against invasion of privacy. “He hadn’t come out… he had no answers,” said Susan Leavy, acting director of the Women’s Center at Cal State Fullerton. “What would make someone do that to their own roommate? It is the height of bullying. This is not OK and cannot continue.” Clementi was the fourth victim of gay teen bullying that led to suicide within a one week period. That same week, Seth Walsh, 13, Asher Brown, 15, and Bill Lucas all took their own lives after suffering harassment from schoolmates for allegedly being gay. Chris Armstrong, the openlygay student body president at the University of Michigan is yet another victim of Internet bullying, but the bully is not a student. He is Andrew Shirvell, a Michigan assistant attorney general. According to the Washington Post, Shirvell started a blog called “Chris Armstrong Watch” where he accuses Armstrong of being a dangerous homosexual ‘rights’ extremist. In the blog, he records Armstrong’s dating life, posts video taken outside the student’s house, writes and follows the student’s friends on Facebook. “[Clementi’s] roommate went too far taking a private situation public,” said Jeff Diller, 28, an English graduate student. “The only good thing about this is that perhaps now people who commit hate crimes’ behavior will no longer be accepted.” The American public was outraged. Celebrities such as Nicki Minaj, Paula Abdul and Ellen DeGeneres and other public officials have spoken up saying this was enough. It is time to no longer accept this treatment and bullying must stop. Openly gay Ellen DeGeneres posted a video saying the recent deaths are a “wake up call to ev-

Courtesy of MCT A candlelight vigil was held on Sunday evening for Tyler Clementi, a freshman who killed himself nearly two weeks ago after harassment over his sexuality, at Rutgers University.

eryone” and “teenage bullying and teasing is an epidemic in this country, and the death rate is climbing…One life lost in this senseless way is tragic. Four lives lost is a crisis.” “This week, we sadly lost two young men who took their own lives for one unacceptable reason: they were being bullied and harassed because they were openly gay or believed to be gay,” U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan wrote in a release. According to a report by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, gay male adolescents are two to three times more likely than their peers to attempt suicide. It also states that personal issues

surrounding their sexual orientation place “a significant burden on mental health and personal safety.” “Young gays and lesbians (thoughts of suicide) stem from cultural issues, especially gay men,” Leavy said. “They feel they are letting their family down. Suicide rates are higher in the Latino and Asian cultures.” Leavy said the Women’s Center and CSUF offer a variety of services for students who are victims of gay bullying. The center would like to offer more for the LGBT community. She said they used to have a questioning men’s group as well as a discussion group for lesbians. Leavy said she would like to see

students come forward to develop and promote anti-bullying awareness and advocacy programs campus wide. The issue should be addressed at new student orientation and in the residence halls. “This would raise awareness,” Leavy said. “It will promote thinking through the consequences of everything we do.” The CSUF Multicultural Center, located in room 235 of the Titan Student Union, is another campus resource for one suffering from gay bullying. “Look for places all over the campus in faculty and staff offices displaying the SafeSpace decal,” said Director Carmen Curiel. “These spots are so that the LGBT community has an ally and a safe

place to go to talk to someone.” CSUF’s Queer Straight Alliance is a student organization that provides a safe, non-threatening environment for people of all orientations and serves as a support network for the community. In response to the recent suicides, Gay-Straight Alliance Network launched the Make it Better Project on Oct. 3. This project is to give youth the tools they need to fight back against anti-LGBT bullying and make schools safer for these youth. Using various social media, the project allows both students and adults to upload video messages to share to discuss alternatives to suicide.

WESTBORO: FREE SPEECH QUESTIONED

CHRISTINE AMARANTUS / For the Daily Titan Members of Westboro Baptist Church picketed in Long Beach on Feb. 19. They are known for picketing the funerals for American troops.

... Continued from page 1 The Supreme Court voting, to hear Snyder’s appeal could forever change the landscape of how freedom of speech is viewed in America. “The ramifications for speech as a whole will depend entirely on how sweeping the Court’s decision is,” Belmas said. “The results could be minimal or they could be tremendous. I’m rooting for minimal negative impact, regardless of the outcome.” Belmas added that she would be surprised if the Supreme Court did not pay any heed to the families’ plight. Westboro Baptist Church was

founded in 1955 by Fred Phelps. According to their website, the church is an “Old School” Baptist Church that “adheres” to the teachings of the Bible and preaches against all forms of sin. Preaching against all forms of sin, according to Westboro Baptist Church, includes engaging “in daily peaceful sidewalk demonstrations opposing the homosexual lifestyle of soul-damning, nation-destroying filth. We display large, colorful signs containing Bible words and sentiments.” These sentiments include signs with statements such as “God Hates Fags,” “AIDS Cures Fags,” and “Thank God For Dead Soldiers.” Cal State Fullerton students had

mixed reactions to the appropriateness of the Westboro Baptist Church’s actions. “We live in a free country, everyone has the right to express their own opinion,” said Alexei Kondenkov, 26, a business major. “If they feel that (protesting at soldier’s funerals) is the most appropriate way to express how they feel about the war, that’s where they should do it.” However, some students feel that a soldier’s funeral is not an appropriate venue to be protesting the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. “I consider myself a Christian also,” said Melissa Ruiz, 25, a child development major. “It’s disrespectful to the families who are trying to mourn their losses.” dailytitan.com/news

OPINION Letters to the editor: From the other 97 percent

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It’s time to let the Bush tax cuts for the rich expire CHRIS POTRYKUS Staff Writer

The middle class is eternally screwed. Suffering from huge job losses, record home foreclosures and trickle-down decreased buying power, the middle class has been hurt by the recession the most. The upper class? Massive tax cuts and bailout money, in some cases, while slashing the jobs of middle class workers. The debate now is: should Congress allow the Bush tax cuts for the rich expire? The real question should be: Why is this even a debate? Of course you let the tax cuts expire! According to FactCheck.org, anyone making over $200,000 per year was getting an average cut of $47,527 in 2003. In plain English, chump change to the rich. Change for the people who need it the least Put that kind of money in the hands of working class people so they can pay off their credit card bills, keep their houses and

use their own paychecks to buy things. President Obama is in favor of allowing the tax cuts to expire for the rich, saying that it would save $700 billion over the next 10 years. Sounds like, oh I don’t know, the same $700 billion that the government owes to the people who got screwed over by Wall Street’s greed. However, let’s get one thing straight. The Bush tax cuts affect every spectrum of the American economic system, from lower class to upper class. But, there are some 35.6 million people were not affected by the cuts. These people didn’t make enough money to pay into the federal income tax, which is where the cuts were made. Again, in plain English, 35.6 million people were too poor to get a tax cut. Is it just me or does that sound completely illogical? It’s unfair. I’m quite certain that those 35.6 million people would find some good use for $700 billion. And yet, economists across the board are in favor of extending the tax cuts for the rich. According to CNNMoney.com, 18 leading economists are in favor of extending the cuts for everyone

Courtesy of Flickr user Amagill and giving $700 billion to the people who need it the least. Their logic is that higher tax rates will cause the rich to save more, hurting small businesses because the rich aren’t investing in them and putting a crimp in hiring. I think there’s a term for that. It’s called appeasement; making the rich happy so they stop hurting us. Call me a naïve college student with a liberal agenda but I propose a simple solution. You know that $700 billion we let you borrow? Yeah, we kind of need it now. All I know is my family has still

A not-so-funny message to Congress Congress wasn’t laughing when comedian Stephen Colbert addressed them on the issue of undocumented workers KAREN DICKINSON Staff Writer

Stephen Colbert was invited to speak his mind by Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren about the immigration policy before congress in an Immigration, Citizenship and Border Security subcommittee hearing. It was nothing short of over the top, of course. Although Colbert came in with a comedy piece rather than serious debacle, I feel his satirical humor made a lot of sense. He addressed Congress as his Colbert Report character, and Congress should have anticipated such from this actor. It was obvious that Colbert wants to raise awareness of undocumented farm workers and undocumented people in general. Sometimes humor is the best way to portray the most serious of subjects. Colbert was seen as a joke to Congress just as past decisions have been seen as a joke to U.S. citizens. Of course Colbert mocked the political process but not without reason. I’m not sure what he promised to deliver before appearing in this congressional meeting, but if anyone pays attention to his show they should expect Colbert to be as outrageously sarcastic as usual. The only reason politicians should feel uncomfortable around Colbert is because he speaks the truth in the most blunt way possible. Colbert was asked to leave after his “speech” because apparently there is no room for humor within Congress walls. Although such might be true, every word he said made more sense to me than any subtle exchange of arguments on immigrant farm workers.

Courtesy of MCT I will admit Colbert has been funnier on his show, but that’s because he was in his element. I can’t imagine how unwelcoming the room was when Colbert began reading his narrative. I agree with USA Today, “There was some grumbling from lawmakers about Colbert testifying in character. It’s not unusual for actors to appear at hearings, but they’re normally speaking as themselves. Congress has heard testimony from the Sesame Street puppet Elmo, however.” If every statement before Congress is meant to be serious, then it makes absolutely no sense as to why a puppet has been invited to

speak in front of them. I understand Congress is an entity that makes very serious decisions but humor can get the most serious points across, if used correctly. Maybe this was not the right time for Colbert to be his right-winged character, but he exaggerated such views to prove a more serious point and I applaud him for that. It takes vast knowledge of the political system to be able to mock it and Colbert did an amazing job of this (as usual). It was worthwhile to watch – I wasn’t bored for one minute. If it weren’t for Colbert, I wouldn’t have paid any attention to this hearing. Colbert did not waste time. If anything, he simplified complex issues that often get lost in a sea of political jargon. Migrant labor is a serious issue and mocking the political system might have brought some satirical justice to those who have felt mocked in the past. My favorite line was, “Now we all know there is a long tradition of great nations importing foreign workers to do their farm work. After all, it was the ancient Israelites who built the first food pyramids. But this is America. I don’t want a tomato picked by a Mexican. I want it picked by an American, then sliced by a Guatemalan and served by a Venezuelan in a spa, where a Chilean gives me Courtesy of Flickr user Cliff1066 a Brazilian.”

got bills to pay left over from the mess that you put us in. Think about what’s fair. Congress, rich people, are you listening? Because there is one simple fact in all of this. Honestly, what I want to know is who cares about pissing off the top 3 percent? It’s 3 percent. If you really want to test the patience of the other 97 percent, make no doubt about it, there will certainly be hell to pay. No matter how much money you’ve got, there is no price for what you have cost us. And you can take that to the bank.

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I would like to make some corrections to the claims given by Charlotte Knight. I appreciate the interest in the so called “Global Warming Crisis,” but it should instead be labeled as drastic climate fluctuation. As we progress into the 21st century, the importance of the carbon cycle becomes crucial to our existence because temperature, water supplies, agriculture, food chain etc. are all dependent on the balance of the carbon cycle. It was fair for Ms. Knight to claim that temperature has changed over the past 4.5 billion years, but she forgot to mention that these temperature fluctuations are inappropriate for human existence. 20 million years ago the levels of carbon dioxide and temperature dropped due to the reduction of volcanism this coupled increased photosynthesis allowed our species to flourish in appropriate conditions. As far as Ms. Knight’s statement on carbon having no relation to temperature, scientists have actually proven that carbon levels and temperature form a feedback system where the increase or decrease in one variable causes a direct correlation in the other. Since the existence of the human species, carbon levels in our atmosphere have remained below 280 ppm* until the beginning of the Industrial Revolution, where due to carbon emission over 150 years earth’s carbon levels have reached 388 ppm. This number might not mean anything to your everyday life, but due to our current emission rate the future holds a “tipping point” for human existence. Ms. Knight also mentioned the concern with extinction of cute animals, but due to drastic temperature fluctuations associated with high carbon levels it will be our own well being and existence in jeopardy. I am not here to force science or ideologies down students’ throats, but due to urgency we must stop this petty talk about if “Global Warming” is real and start reducing our impact immediately. So, I apologize to Charlotte Knight and all other nay-sayers, but drastic climate fluctuation is pending and if we do not act now the existence of the human race is at risk. I hate to see the fate of future generations (your children) sacrificed because of the decisions we make to drive instead of riding a bike or watch television instead of reading a book, which add to the continual emission of carbon and other pollutants affecting the future’s survival. *ppm = parts per million (unit measurement for measuring molecules) Thank you for this opportunity to appropriately inform the students. Brian Maddock Environmental Studies

The following is a correction to the article’s first paragraph: OLLI (Osher Lifelong Learning Institute) was created to be a forum for retired people from all walks of life to continue learning by attending classes presented by our own members, CSUF faculty and visiting professionals. Current enrollment is over 1,000 members. More than 80 classes are offered—music, art, history, languages, politics, religion, painting, poetry, writing, bride, ceramics, computer, personal finance in retirement, medical/health, organic gardening, science, exercise, tennis, bicycling, day trips, etc. Further into the article, the author states that she was impressed by Giacumakis after seeing him speak for the first time. Actually, she “heard” him speak. Also, this was not the first time he spoke. He learned to speak at an early age—over 60 years ago. I just wanted to clear up any confusion regarding our demographics. I enjoy having access to and reading every issue of the Daily Titan. Jerry Pollack 15-year OLLI member

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MIMI CASTELLANOS / Staff Photographer The Submarines (above) performed at the Eagle Rock Music Festival, which celebrated its 100th anniversary Oct. 2. The festival hosted 16 venues of art and wine galleries, apparel shops, food vendors and many musical acts.

Variety festival hits LA MIMI CASTELLANOS For the Daily Titan

Low End Theory, Fuck Yeah Fest, Dublab, LA Record and many more joined forces with the Center for the Arts for the 12th Annual Eagle Rock Music Festival (ERMF) Oct. 2. Celebrating its 100th anniversary, ERMF is an innovative, nonprofit free community street festival produced annually by Center for the Arts in Eagle Rock, a northeastern neighborhood of Los Angeles. More than 3,000 attended the festivity Saturday, attracting those living in and around Los Angeles. The festival took place on Colorado Blvd. from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m., covering eight blocks lined with more than 16 unique venues, including a variety of art and wine galleries, vintage apparel shops, food vendors and dozens of dining options, such as a ‘50s diner-turned-Thai restaurant. Scattered throughout the street was 11 stages and two main stages that hosted local acts of all genres from experimental, dub, Latin and Indie to rock, punk and gospel. “I think this event is great because

there are a bunch of people coming out and coexisting with each other happily and without violence,” said Chris Gillam, 16, of Santa Fe, New Mexico. This year, big acts from the contributing programmers took the stages with performances by The Submarines, The Soft Pack, Lucky Dragon, Free the Robots, Gaslamp Killer, Nosaj Thing and a special appearance by Flying Lotus. Past performances have included well-known artists such as Pierre de Reeder of Rilo Kiley, Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeroes, Fool’s Gold, Kill Sonic, The Parson Red Heads and Peanut Butter Wolf. The Low End Theory stage drew in the largest crowd throughout the night, with more than 300 people. Hosted by San Diego native Gaslamp Killer, the set bumped hip hop into another dimension, while Free the Robots, Nosaj Thing and special guest Flying Lotus performed. It zoned into warped underground rap, with narcotic rhythms and unhinged voices that added to the already euphoric disorientation. Abstract visuals were projected

onto the building next to the stage, enhancing the trance like atmosphere. “This shindig is pretty cool,” said Collin DuCharme, 20, of Garden Grove. “I mean, I just like the variety of bands. I don’t really listen to a lot of music, so it gets me to hear a little of everything.” Performing on the Kingsize Soundlab Stage, husband and wife duo John Dragonetti and Blake Hazard of indie pop group, The Submarines, transported festival-goers to a fictional world. The set was comprised of tracks off their sophomore album, Honeysuckle Weeks. “Thorny Thicket,” “You, Me and the Bourgeoisie,” and “Submarine Symphonika” had fans dancing in place, bopping their heads and humming in unison. Hazard charmed the crowd with her high octave, slightly breathy voice riding on waves of enchanting keyboard, guitar and synthesizer chords. “(ERMF has) gotten wildly better (and is) still just consistently good,” said Simon Sotella, 26, Highland Park, a neighborhood in northeast Los Angeles.

Almost 20 years since its debut, Beauty and the Beast still captures its audience’s imagination as it returned to the big screen at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood promoting its Blu-ray edition coming out Oct. 5. Beauty and the Beast was the first animated film to be nominated for an Academy Award for Best Picture. The story truly is a “tale as old as time,” just as the soundtrack’s lyrics suggest, as the film is a familiar classic today. Beauty and the Beast opens with a still breathtaking and unique prologue told predominantly in static, cathedral-like glass scenes that depict an enchantress transforming a cruel prince into a monstrous beast for his sins. She left him and his equally cursed servants (transformed into household objects) with an escape clause – if he truly grew to love someone and that person reciprocated his love before time ran out, they would be human again. Still, there was a catch: he had to find love while cursed as a monster. Believing it impossible, the Beast turned even more bitter and despaired. Enter Belle, a bookworm peculiar to her century in France, and her quest to rescue her father from the Beast when he captures him. Ultimately, she takes her father’s place as the Beast’s prisoner, and what follows is an extraordinary transition from jailer and prisoner to friends to something more – something cursebreaking, even. “I love Belle. She’s awesome,” said Bailee Madison (young Betty Anne in “Conviction,” to be released later this year), one of the red carpet guests at El Capitan. Paige O’Hara voices Belle with unparalleled sophistication and intellect. She injects the character with fire when successfully standing up to the Beast, while also imbuing her with enough warmth for Belle’s growing friendship with that same monster. Jadin Gould (Ellie in “Chuck” and Lucy Donovan in “The Forgotten”), said Belle is her favorite character in Beauty and the Beast because “she brings a certain something everyone loves.” Belle is not the only well-developed character in the animated musical. There is also, of course, the Beast. Combined with Robert Benson’s

acting, Keane’s masterful, subtle animation and some sound effects, the Beast comes to life as a character genuinely tormented by his worst enemy – himself. “Beast is probably the closest character I’ve ever played to me,” Benson said. He described animation as “literally like a relay race.” His part to play was one role in a massive collaboration. All supporting characters carry their own weight, especially the Beast’s enchanted servants; Lumiere’s optimism and cunning nature constantly play off clock Cogsworth’s strict adherence to the rules and general pessimism, and Mrs. Potts’s motherly gentleness and firmness go well with her son, Chip’s, playful innocence. Even the antagonist, Gaston, Belle’s jilted suitor, gets some development when he steadily evolves into a truly menacing villain, which is more frightening in the respect that’s he not as fantastic as some other Disney villains. He just wants to marry Belle whether she wants to or not. That motive carries all sorts of dark implications. When he realizes Belle has greater feelings for the Beast, he crosses a line when deciding to off his rival. In between all the characterization and plot is the music. Many red carpet guests at El Capitan could not pick a favorite song from the animated musical. Phoebe Price (Carly on “Stanley DeBrock”) said she loves

all the songs. “There are so many (songs), I can’t even choose one,” Gould said. “They’re like all my favorites.” Before the film started, Alan Menken, composer of the Oscar-winning score, did a special performance for the audience at El Capitan. He sang and played on the piano a medley of different Disney songs from Aladdin, The Little Mermaid, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Pocahontas, Hercules, and of course, Beauty and the Beast. “Beauty is a very special part of my life,” Menken said. O’Hara called Menken “a true genius” because his score was certainly a major part of the success of the film. A sing-a-long version of the film was screened, with captions for the lyrics silently inviting the audience to sing along if they wished. Madison said the movie was a classic since it had a moral, which taught a valuable lesson about not judging on appearances alone, for someone may be kind on the inside. Gould said the film “teaches how to not be wicked and superficial,” and to love each other. Madison also attributed the movie’s classic status to the simple fact that everyone knows it, and it has the ability to bring the whole family together.

Courtesy of Walt Disney Pictures Disney’s classic film, Beauty and the Beast, comes out on Blu-ray today. A screening with red carpet guests was held at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, Oct. 3.

Classic Book: A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens TIM WORDEN For the Daily Titan

The first line of A Tale of Two Cities, “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times,” immediately immerses the reader into the French Revolutionary world. A Tale of Two Cities, written in 1859, is one of Charles Dickens’ greatest literary achievements. The novel contains elements of history, romance and action and discusses themes contemporary readers can relate to. A Tale of Two Cities deals mainly with two protagonists, Charles Darnay and Sydney Carton. Darnay is a good natured French aristocrat who fled France due to its unjust social system. Carton, a London lawyer, is a lazy drunk who shows his intellect at times.

Darnay’s father imprisoned many people in the Bastille, the famous Parisian prison that was overthrown, sparking the French Revolution. One such prisoner was Dr. Alexandre Manette, whose daughter, Lucy Manette, Darnay falls in love with. Carton also falls in love with her, further entangling the various characters’ plots, something Dickens does well in his novels. A wine-casket spilling onto the road epitomizes the ripeness of revolution: “All the people within reach had suspended their business, or their idleness, to run to the spot and drink the wine.” The French citizens were tired of being hungry and thirsty and thirsted for noble blood. Perhaps the greatest part of this novel is its theme of resurrection, important to a Christian Victorian audience. Manette, Darnay and Car-

ton all receive a hope for a second chance in their lives. For example, the elder Manette was held in prison for 18 years (“buried alive” in his words), but was rescued and transported back to London to reunite with his daughter and be “recalled to life.” The plot of the novel is broad but significant. It is very readable for a college student and provides insight on self-sacrifice and self-worth. The novel also provides social commentaries on British and French culture and politics. (At the start of the novel, Darnay was on trial for a crime he did not commit, and two spies were planted to provide false testimony). Perhaps the two greatest quotes Dickens ever wrote are the first and last lines of A Tale of Two Cities, which give the reader a glimpse into the turbulent times the novel is set.

Album: Sounds People Can Hear by The New Limb MIMI CASTELLANOS For the Daily Titan

Awarded “Best Indie Band” at the 2010 Orange County Music Awards, Costa Mesa natives, The New Limb prove themselves worthy of the title with their debut album Sounds People Can Hear. Wrapped in eminent producer Tom Mgrdichian’s adroit, fluid production, The New Limb’s 14-track album curates you through a gallery of sound, audaciously allowing you to pogo freely across genres. Languidly arranged, “Ebb and Flow” is immersed in infectious cooing and harmonic riffs with few scattered ambient sounds that slip you

into hypnosis. The mysterious chorus of the bass and keyboard underneath the hauntingly seductive vocals of Joey Chavez leaves you calm and unsettled simultaneously as he assures you “it is alright.” Delivered in tones so dulcet, “Birds and Stuff” is a male-female duet, where Chavez’s and keyboardist Lauren Salamone’s vocals intertwine uncannily. The track is sure to be looped on repeat after the first listen, with heartwarming lyrics like, “We can learn a lot together / Even if we’re not together / I’m so glad I found you.” In a bittersweet ode to love, Salamone sings, “Will you still hang out / When my hair’s grey / And I’m deaf and shout?”

Reminiscent of the string orchestration in The Beatles’ “Eleanor Rigby,” the track “I Know You Know” is comprised of an intricate pulse of starts and stops. Chaotic guitar riffs are tamed by staccato string instrumentation and feathered with tender piano trills, hitting all the right spots. Guitarist Dan Perez swaggers his wailing riffs in unison with the strings, dimming the melody like a light switch. There is no comparison to be made – The New Limb have truly created a sound of their own. Sounds People Can Hear is engaging and memorable. The New Limb flaunts hooks from beginning to end leaving you wanting more. dailytitan.com/detour

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Play analyzes life’s meaning Staff Writer

Every moment of your life should be a work of art. This is a final thought and suggestion from the wrap-up scene of Sonnets for an Old Century, a play that ponders the everlasting questions of the human condition. The play opened Oct. 1 at Cal State Fullerton’s Hallberg Theatre and runs through Oct. 24. The play was written by Jose Rivera in 2000 and was directed at CSUF by acting professor Maria Cominis. The play consisted of several monologues that demanded emotional response from the audience. The concept asks the following question: can you tell the story of your life in the length of a moment? Sonnets for an Old Century takes place somewhere between earth and heaven where the characters are asked to plead their final case. The intimate setting of the theatre, with the stage in the middle of the room, forced the audience to see each other, which was very appropriate for this piece. The underlining human connection that the play connived was physically apparent by watching the person across the room react to the same emotion. The play was exciting and deeply profound. In many ways it questioned life’s meaning and how “meaning” can be so many different things, depending on individuals’ journeys. After we have passed on from this world, what will be the defining moments in our own life? The play demands a personal look inward for each person to question their own life. Maybe you will be full of love, regret, anger or sorrow, as some of the characters were. Every emotion that you could think of was projected through the characters stories. The wardrobe was kept in neutral colors and the stage was simple and

brightly painted, multi-level platform that allowed the performers to become chameleons for different pieces. The creative set design allowed the stage to rotate, giving the illusion that the cast could travel though different spaces of reality. At different points throughout the play, cast members spun the stage to give the effect of change. After the spinning stopped, even though no scenery had physically been changed, it created anticipation and made the audience wonder what could be next. With such intentional minimal use of scenery and wardrobe, the lighting and music effects played a major role in giving the play depth and fullness. The lighting added warmth or coldness to scenes, evoking joy or uncomfortable emotions. Some pieces were quiet, while others were accompanied by song or instruments, like guitar and drums. All these added effects amplified the emotion that was being conveyed. Synchronicity was used in the dialogue. Many acts had sections where two or more characters would speak together or alternate words, which gave the performance texture and commanded attention. The play is a journey of heartbreak and laughter. Every story was full of twists and turns. Some required investigation to determine the emotion and some were obvious right from the start, but all of them gave a different perspective of life that may be different from your own. Take advantage of the award winning Theatre Department at CSUF. General admission tickets are $10 at the door. Tickets are $9 with advance Titan Discount purchase for students, students with a CSUF ID or seniors at the door all tickets are $10. Tickets are available at Joseph Clayes III Performing Arts Center Box Office, (657) 278-3371 or at Fullerton.edu/Arts/Events.

Courtesy of CSUF Deptartment of Theatre and Dance In a semester that mostly offers drama performances, Move Over, Mrs. Markham brings sexuality and comedy to the stage throughout this month, beginning Oct. 8. Although there is no nudity, the play suggests it. Director Eve Himmelhebber said the play is sexy without being “crude.”

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ing children to the play because of its sexual content. “There is no visible nudity... just The nine characters in Move Over, Mrs. Markham are played by under- the suggestion of it,” she said. “If graduate and graduate students from ladies in negligees, gentlemen in underpants or the Theater sexual innuDepartment endos offends Brooke Diane If ladies in negligees, you, then this Flint plays gentlemen in underpants... is probably not Mrs. Joanna the show for Markham and offends you, then this is not you.” Ben Lambert the play for you. Move Over, plays her husMrs. Markham band, Phillip - Eve Himmelhebber will show at Markham. Director 8 p.m. and 2 Jocelyn Pronp.m. through ovost will play October. Linda Loge Tickets are $9 and Vernon Taylor will play Henry Loge. Andy for students and $10 for general adBabinski, Quinn Sherman, Alex W. mission and at the door. Tickets are Rocha, Delilah Kujala and Kaylee available at the box office Monday Bouwens play various lovers, from through Friday and one hour before the performance. For more inforAu Pair to the phone operator. Himmelheber discourages bring- mation, visit Arts.Fullerton.edu.

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October 5, 2010

Bee in the Know... Yanks and Twins

STEPHANI BEE Sports Columnist

The 162-game marathon is over. The calendar has flipped to October, the air is crisper, and the crowds have an intangible energy and that can only mean one thing: baseball’s postseason is upon us. The matchups in the American League came down to the season’s final day, as the New York Yankees and Tampa Bay Rays were jockeying for position atop the East. The Rays won their last contest, giving them the division crown. With the wild card, the Yankees now face a fivegame set with the Minnesota Twins.

The Yankees have dominated the Twins since Ron Gardenhire took over as manager in Minnesota, but as cliché as it sounds, this is not the same team that used to roll over and play dead when New York came to town. They’re a well-constructed team with solid pitching. Besides, past records mean nothing in October. It’s a crapshoot. The tiniest slip in momentum could mean the end of a team’s championship aspirations. While the Yankees looked awful in September, the Twins have been smoldering since the All-Star break. Forced to play without one of their top boppers, Justin Morneau, the team picked up the slack, going 4825 in the second half. They stumbled a bit at the end while resting some of their regular players, though. Pitching could well decide this series, and the “Brooklyn Bombers’” front four is in shambles. After workhorse and staff ace CC Sabathia throws in game one, a parade of question marks follow him. Andy Pettitte, who should pitch game two, has only had one good start since his return from the disabled list after

missing nearly two months with a groin pull. Phil Hughes, the likely game three starter, is on an inning count but has been reasonably solid this season. The fourth starter for the Yankees is where it gets spectacularly disastrous, though. A.J. Burnett will probably be pitching game four, and his work since August has been particularly putrid. His start may well be a day the Yankees pray for rain so that they can toss CC Sabathia on normal rest. Toeing the rubber for the Twins, opposite Sabathia, will be Francisco Liriano, who is looking sharper than ever post-Tommy John surgery. It’s a blockbuster matchup befitting two teams who each won at least 94 games. Carl Pavano will face the Yankees, his former team, in game two. He hasn’t looked brilliant lately, but he has been able to get the job done. Brian Duensing, who had a bout of shoulder tightness prior to his final start of the season, is a serviceable start and will pitch game three, while Nick Blackburn, who has pitched well against the Yankees, draws the fourth game.

The Yankees have a prime nine offense, though if you checked their lumber lately, it’d be difficult to find a pulse on most. Alex Rodriguez was a beast in September, and Derek Jeter finally emerged from his season-long slump, but most offensive players were silent during the season’s final month. The Bombers also… well, bomb the ball, and playing up to three games in Minnesota will curb their ability to do that. Morneau will miss the American League Divisional Series, but the Twins have had other hitters step up to fill the void since his concussion. Joe Mauer will lead the way, with a supporting cast including Danny Valencia, Jim Thome, Jason Kubel and Delmon Young. That’s a solid base, but it might not be enough to match the Yankees’ might. This is a series that should go the distance. The Yankees have two reliable starters and an offense that has been quiet as of late, while the Twins have four solid starters and a solid offense. If the series goes to five, I’d put my money on Sabathia and the Yankees pulling it out. Prediction: Yankees in five.

Courtesy of MCT Minnesota Twins Justin Morneau hits an RBI single in the seventh inning against the Kansas City Royals at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minn., Wednesday June 9.

RULES: NOT OVERTURNED FOR PLAYERS

In both cases, officials had a direct effect over the possible outcome of the match. Anyone who plays or even watches sports knows that one score can alter the momentum of a game. And in England’s case, that disallowed goal could have done just that. Another example is the case of Armando Galarraga, the Detroit Tigers pitcher who had his immortality all but sealed until a mortal interfered. Galarraga needed one more out to pitch a perfect game, which is described by Major League Baseball as “a game in which a pitcher pitches a victory that lasts at least nine innings and in which no opposing player reaches base.” That means no hits, walks or hit batters, in short, “27 up, 27 down.” A perfect game is an elusive title, having only 20 names on the list, including baseball gods like Randy Johnson, Sandy Koufax and Cy Young. According to ESPN.com, the now infamous blown call was made on the last out of the game, when Galarraga was covering first base. Galarraga stepped on the bag well before the runner but was called safe, thus robbing the pitcher of his seat on Mount Olympus as No. 21 on the perfect game list.

For FIFA and the MLB, human son did not “complete” the play. error is something that players and Johnson was off balance on his fans alike have been furious over landing, put his hand, still holding for many years. So how do you cor- the ball, down to break his fall and rect errors by mortals? Give them as left the ball on the grass. The ratiomany tools as possible to make the nale? Johnson wasn’t able to hand right call. the ball to the official after the play. Instant replay is a tool that has Football fans cried foul while forbeen successfully employed by the mer players turned commentators NFL, NBA and NHL. Arguments said no. According to ESPN’s Cris against using it from both holdouts Carter, when inside the end-zone, have ranged from “it slows the game a player must fully finish the play, down” (is it possible to slow either which requires that a player must game down anymore than they al- have the ability to hand the ball to ready are?) to the official. not wanting to An odd change tradirule consider...But in one fell swoop, tion, according ing one of the mortal men took away the to CNN.com. other rules in Many would place. That powers of a god.... say that it’s not being when about tradition in the field of or slowing the play, the ball game down, it’s about making the can break the plane of the end zone right call. and still be ruled a score without But even sports that use tools to the player breaking the plane. There help mortals aren’t without their is no arguing the officials made the controversy. right call. Some have come to quesCalvin Johnson, a wide receiver tion whether the rule is right in the for the Detroit Lions, makes a super first place. human, one-handed catch, comes It certainly looked like a touchdown in the end zone with both feet down and Johnson’s reaction after and clearly has possession of ball. the catch made it feel like a touchAmazing catch to win the first down. But in one fell swoop, mortal game of the season for the dismal Li- men took away the powers of a god. ons and potentially shift momentum And the powers that be continue to in their favor? Wrong. Officials ruled allow mortals to do just that. And it an incomplete catch because John- that’s just a bad call.

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Aces come to play JOSEPH SZILAGYI Staff Writer

With the elite teams ready to compete for the ultimate prize of a World Series title, there is something fans should be aware of: this year’s playoffs may be full of pitching duels and low scoring games. There is no doubt that dominant pitching has ruled Major League Baseball’s regular season. There have been two perfect games (and would be three if not for an umpiring mistake), there are 15 starting pitchers that finished the season with an earned run average (ERA) less than 3.00 with a minimum of 162 innings pitched, and three pitchers won 20 games or more. These statistics are foreshadowing what is to come this October. All eight of the teams in the playoffs have dominant pitchers, each having at least two starting pitchers with an ERA of 4.00 or less in both the American League and National League. The New York Yankees are led by ace CC Sabathia who has 21 wins and a 3.18 ERA, and who has also proved his postseason value last season by going 3-1 and having a 1.98 ERA. The Yankees also have Andy Pettitte who, despite being injured part of the season, is 11-3 with a 3.28 ERA. Pettitte is a playoff veteran, starting in 40 games and accumulating an 18-9 record with a 3.90

ERA. Though critics may question New York’s bullpen, those doubts are extinguished when closer Mariano Rivera is on the rubber, who had 33 saves. The Philadelphia Phillies arguably have the best starting rotation. Right-hander Roy Halladay led the majors in many categories: he won 21 games, had nine complete games, four shutouts, and one perfect game. He also posted a 2.44 ERA and 219 strikeouts. The Phillies also have two of the hottest pitchers in Cole Hamels and Roy Oswalt. Five players in the postseason have 30 or more home runs, nine players have a slugging percentage of .500 or higher, and nine players have 100 or more runs batted in. Pitchers like Sabathia and Halladay have proven what they are capable of and will be a force in every game they pitch, and to make matters worse for hitters, these pitchers may be asked to pitch again after a few days rest. Imagine a series against the Phillies where their opponent must face Halladay, Hamels and Oswalt and then Halladay, Hamels and Oswalt again. Harsh. Even if the playoffs are mostly made up of pitching duels, fans should be appreciative nonetheless. Watching some of today’s best pitchers blow a pitch by some of baseball’s all-time best hitters makes each at bat that much more important. This year’s playoffs should show that an arm can be more powerful than a bat.