Vol. 88 Issue 25
October 14, 2010
Becker brings
WHAT’S INSIDE
pop-punk to students
OPINION Devil’s Advocate: “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” ....................................... 5
Philadelphia natives Valencia play to a packed crowd at the Becker
DETOUR Arcade Fire sets the stage ablaze ........................................6
See VALENCIA, page 6
Miners’ rescue complete after months of turmoil
SPORTS Real men wear pink: NFL’s tribute to Breast Cancer ......................................10
33 workers of a collapsed Chilean copper mine were lifted to the surface after 69 days underground See CHILEAN MINERS, page 4
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Students register for coming state election Voter fair provides information on issues and local candidates
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IAN WHEELER For the Daily Titan
Students converged at the Quad, Wednesday, allured by the smell of food and the buzz of politics as Cal State Fullerton held a voter information fair. The event, which took place between 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., was a joint effort by Associated Students Inc. and the CSUF Office of Government Relations aimed at getting students into the political arena for November’s midterm elections. They encouraged students to register to vote and to inform themselves about local, state and national political movements. Several booths were set up, all with information ranging from the Green and Libertarian Parties to candidates vying for seats on the Fullerton City Council. 97.1 Amp Radio was also there, pumping music to attract students to the Quad. The hot dogs, chips and sodas were free and provided by ASI. “We brought out different candidates, different propositions, different parties, just to get students to vote and to be aware of all the issues right now,” said Juliana Santos of the Office of Government Relations. “We have so many people who are already asking questions, who already are getting registered to vote and I think it’s been a big success.” Santos introduced several speakers from the different organizations who tried to persuade students to come learn more about their cause. Shelby Kielich, 26, an Orange County Registrar of Voters poll worker, set up her booth in hopes that students would take the time to stop between classes and register
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JANELLE CONNER / Staff Photographer Jesse LaTour talks to students about running for Fullerton City Council during a voter registration fair. Various political parties and proposition-awareness groups gathered to deliver information to potential student voters.
to vote. “We’re promoting voter registration, voter information, voter awareness, as well as trying to recruit volunteers to work the poll sites on Election Day,” said Kielich, a former CSUF student. See FAIR, page 2
ANDREA AYALA For the Daily Titan
life, and you risk the life of others to save the life of another,” Orit said. Orit served in the army as a combat medic and believes that she was at least given the opportunity to save a life at the time rather than taking one. On Oct. 1, 2003, a 29-year-old Palestinian woman named Hanadi Jaradat crossed the border illegally into Israel and entered a local Israeli restaurant in Haifa. Orit looked around at the audience and described the scene. “She sits down, enjoys a delightful meal and when she finished, pushes a button and blew herself up. Twenty-one people were killed, including three generations of two families were killed in cold blood,” Orit said. Hanadi Jaradat was sent by her brother Halel Jaradat to perform the terrorist attack; the Israeli army believed that he was in hiding, but they were not successful in capturing him.
Cal State Fullerton students had an opportunity to witness an artistic competition Tuesday when Ballet Folklorico de CSUF, a Mexican folk dance group, hosted its annual Chalk Mural Contest. Students who gathered around the Quad felt the excitement and enthusiasm at the Chalk Mural Contest as five contestants, including two campus organizations (Japanese Culture Club and CALPIRG, an organization fighting against Prop. 23) and three individual competitors (Jessica Perez, Maria Ruiz and Fae Feliciano) knelt side by side on assigned squares and were given 30 minutes to complete a drawing. “Every year we try to make it bigger and better. This year we have Chicharróns,” said Roxana Romero, vice president of Ballet Folklorico de CSUF. “We have Jarritos (for the first time, too).” Since late 2007, Ballet Folklorico de CSUF has brought culture and art to CSUF through the practice of Mexican folk dancing. Begun by two passionate students, Ballet Folklorico de CSUF strives to keep the traditions of Mexico alive by educating young people in a fun and supportive way, about Mexican dance traditions. The Chalk Mural Contest’s theme was “How do you stand out?” Competitors were given the choice to compete as individual contestants or as a group, representing on campus organizations. Ballet Folklorico de CSUF is based on the principle of diversity, so hosting an event on expressing individuality was fitting.
See SOLDIERS, page 3
See CHALK, page 7
JANELLE CONNER / Staff Photographer Jonathan, an Israeli soldier, spoke to a crowd of students gathered at the Titan Student Union, about his experiences and his military life in Israel. He talked about the moral conflict soldiers are faced with while on duty.
Israeli soldiers share war ordeals MARK SAMALA / Photo Editor Titan sophomore defender Casey Lockey moves in to make the steal from a Torero Oct. 3.
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While the majority of the first half of the season was spent on the road, the Cal State Fullerton women’s soccer team prepares for four consecutive games at home. The past two weekends the Titans spent their time traveling to Davis and Stockton to take on their Big West foes. The Titans beat the Aggies of UC Davis with a score of 3-2 but were not able to hold off the Pacific Tigers as the game ended at 3-0. The Titans (4-9, 1-1) have spent
a lot of time preparing for their next game against UC Riverside (1-102, 0-3) today at Titan Stadium. Senior goalkeeper Shannon Simpson said the Titans have spent a lot of time perfecting their game and are excited to be playing Riverside. “We are confident about playing Riverside at home. It’s our first conference game at home in our stadium,” Simpson said. “The fact that we’re playing Riverside doesn’t worry me because we are prepared mentally and physically for the win.” See WOMEN’S SOCCER, page 10
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NATALIE BONILLA For the Daily Titan
Wednesday afternoon, two Israel Defense Forces soldiers shared some of their life-changing experiences in the Israeli army to a group of Cal State Fullerton students. Orit and Jonathan, who did not wish to disclose their last names, answered questions from the audience and stressed the moral code IDF soldiers must abide by. Jonathan, who served as an infantry officer for five years, did not talk about his experiences in combat. Rather, he focused on the moral code of conduct. Jonathan, an American citizen who joined the Israeli army after living in the Middle East for over a year. Orit, who was required to join the army when she turned 18 years old, put her passion for photography, painting and flute playing on hold when she joined the IDF. “No soldier wants to be in the war, you risk your