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Fostering hope CSUF alumna is awarded for her philanthropy and commitment to the Orangewood Guardian Scholars JESSICA RUBIO Daily Titan

WILLIAM CAMARGO / Daily Titan The accident pictured above occurred Sept. 28 at the intersection of Chapman and Commonwealth Avenues. No one was seriously injured.

Riskiest places to drive Officials, students weigh in on why accidents happen near and on campus as often as they do JOEY BECERRA Daily Titan

The locations on Cal State Fullerton’s campus with the most car traffic tend to have the most accidents.

According to Lt. John Brockie of the University Police, the majority of collisions on campus occur when parked cars are hit in campus lots. He noted that the causes

of most accidents in parking lots are when drivers are backing up and turning unsafely.

April Diaz, 24, a business major, pointed out there is a slight feeling of danger in the parking structures.

“It feels like people don’t necessarily obey traffic laws. There is also a lot of speeding as well as tight turns,” said Diaz.

According to Diaz, there are security issues in the parking structure. “What

makes it dangerous is that there isn’t really a lot of surveillance,” she said.

Of the 71 traffic accidents on campus from 2008 through 2009, there were 34 hit-and-runs reported. In 2010, 41 hit-andruns were reported out of 113 accidents on campus.

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Courtesy of Carolina Franco Members from Project Buddies pose for a picture at one of their events with students from La Siera High (Alternative) School.

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A volunteer organization on campus is looking forward to a variety of events scheduled to be held in the next couple months, from fundraisers to picnics.

Project Buddies, a volunteer organization on campus, brings Cal State Fullerton students and individuals with special needs together to build friendships and get rid of stereotypes that are often associated with disabled individuals.

Amy Mattern, coordinator at the Volunteer & Service Center at CSUF, explained that Project Buddies organizes various events for individuals with developmental and physical disabilities. These individuals, ranging from age 18 to 22, are students from the La Sierra High (Alternative) School, which is located across the street from CSUF.

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Cal State Fullerton alumna and NBC4’s Orange County Bureau Chief Vikki Vargas was awarded the 2011 General William Lyon Crystal Vision Philanthropy Award from the Orangewood Children’s Foundation.

Vargas’ work with foster youth in CSUF’s Guardian Scholars Program made her the recipient of a top honor at the organization’s annual Ambassador Luncheon held at the Westin South Coast Plaza Hotel Oct. 6.

Vargas is the ninth beneficiary of this award named after Orangewood’s founding board Chairman General William Lyon. The award honors individuals who donate their time to the organization, have good values and are committed to the Orange County foster children.

“I’m truly honored,” said Vargas. “I really was quite surprised when they came to me and told me about it.”

Vargas has been involved with the organization for 15 years and has been serving on the Board of Directors since 1996. She is a co-founder of Orangewood’s Guardian Scholars Program at CSUF, a program for former foster youth and dedicated to providing college scholarships.

As a member of the Guardian Scholars Advisory Board, Vargas has proven her loyalty and commitment by sitting on the scholar selection committee every March, said Guilii Kraemer, coordinator of the Orangewood Guardian Scholars Program at CSUF. The Orangewood Guardian Scholars

Program provides students who come from foster homes and meet the CSUF’s grade requirements with full scholarships to pursue their bachelor’s degree.

“She (Vargas) is vital to the selection of the students,” said Kraemer.

Cody Brown, a graduating human services major and kinesiology minor, was admitted into the program and received a full scholarship for CSUF from the Orangewood Guardian Scholars Program. But Brown said the program provides more than just financial support for members of the program.

“It’s more emotional support,” said Brown. “It (the program) really provides that support from donors and everyone involved, especially the students.”

Vargas is also the bureau chief of NBC4’s Orange Country area, overseeing all news gathering for the station. She has worked her way up from general assignment reporter for NBC4 in 1982 to covering Orange County’s major news stories since 1984.

Vargas said most of what she does on a daily basis is run across tragedy and crisis.

More often than not, she encounters a scenario where a child whose mother is a drug addict and father is in jail ends up in foster care if there is no family to take care of them.

“We deal so often as reporters with the black-and-white issues of a crime, forgetting about the family that has to deal with the aftermath,” Vargas said.

“Though it may seem we are very different, we are all actually very similar,” said Mattern.

Activities such as renting out the Titan Student Union bowling alley, picnics and trips to Downtown Disney are usually on the Project Buddies’ agenda.

“A lot of times in society this is a population we ignore, or people feel anxious or nervous to interact with. It is a really important opportunity to break down those walls and come together,” Mattern said.

Monique Ayala, a project director for Project Buddies, is in charge of collaborating with the La Sierra “buddies” and Charolette Dobyns, the La Sierra transition instructor.

Dobyns expressed how special it is to the La Sierra students to be able to interact with non-disabled See BUDDIES, page 2

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Jessica James, a third-year communications major at Cal State Fullerton, is venturing off into the world of fashion. She moved to Southern California with no connections in fashion and is now quickly building her résumé and networking. While interning at the respectable, handmade paper-jewelry company 31 Bits and Luvaj.com, another jewelry company specializing in edgy metal pieces, she’s also fashion guru for the website CollegeFashionista.com, snapping photos of women with great style on campus.

James created a blog seven

months ago titled Inked and Sewn. She has garnered much attention in the fashion blog realm because of her genius DIY, or do-it-yourself, projects. From studding the bottom of a bag, feather earrings or an ombre scarf, you can find instructions on how to make these items on James’ website. With a knack for affordable and chic fashion, she is indeed making a name for herself in the fashion industry.

Q: What inspired you to start Inked and Sewn?

A: I was really bored at home and decided to write about anything in fashion because that was what I was interested in.

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Courtesy of Jessica James CSUF student Jessica James has become famous in the blogging world after creating Inked and Sewn. She also photographs students on campus for CollegeFashionista.com

Men’s soccer team on edge RICK GOMEZ Daily Titan

CAMILLE TARAZON / Daily Titan Sophomore midfielder Ritchie Gonzalez dribbles the ball past a defender in a match against Cal State Bakersfield earlier this season. The team needs help to make the playoffs.

It’s now or never for the Cal State Fullerton men’s soccer team. As it sits in last place in the unpredictable Big West Conference, the next four games will decide its fate and whether or not it qualifies for the Big West Tournament.

The Titans’ first test will be against a surprising second-place team in UC Riverside, which just completed a season sweep of No. 23 UC Santa Barbara.

The Titans faced the Highlanders Oct. 15 and finished in a heartbreaking 1-1 draw. They gave up a late goal in the match after senior midfielder Kevin Venegas scored on a diving header.

CSUF has been on a roller coaster

of its own, coming off an overtime loss to No. 9 UC Irvine, 1-0, after defeating Cal Poly the game before, 1-0.

After a five-game winless streak, CSUF has made changes in the lineup that should help it make a run into the tournament.

Looking at the next four games as a whole could doom the Titans, so taking it a game at a time will be the only approach.

Here are the top five things CSUF will have to do to earn three points against UC Riverside Wednesday: Keep the momentum going Despite the loss last Saturday to the Anteaters, the Titans have resurgence since the draw to UC Riverside.

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Life of an Irvine Campus dean The dean of the Irvine Campus explains her responsibilities, challenges facing the campus and what she does off the clock

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The Cal State Fullerton Irvine Campus moved to its new location last semester. Before the move, the campus was located at the former El Toro Marine Corps Air Station. Susan M. Cooper, Ph.D, dean of the Irvine Campus, shared what being the dean entails, the challenges facing the Irvine Campus and a little bit about herself.

Q: What was the first day being dean of the Irvine Campus like?

A: I couldn’t find anyone. It was in the middle of the summer and the campus was deserted. I finally found all of the staff in the conference room participating in CPR training. It was quite the day.

Q: What does an ordinary day look like for the dean?

A: When I come in I check email, meet with staff, attend meetings, make sure there aren’t any building and maintenance issues, and I also check the web page. I have to make sure everything is running smoothly.

From the class schedules and making sure we are offering the right classes, to making sure the building is being taken care of.

Q: What were your prior positions in higher education before becoming dean of the Irvine Campus?

A: I served as dean of career technical education and workforce development at Irvine Valley College. I also served as dean of mathematics, sciences and engineering, as well as dean of advanced technology and library services at Irvine Valley College. Before that, I was a tenured faculty member in the Department of Science, Math and Technology of the College of Education at Cal State San Bernardino, as well as director of distributed learning and director of academic computing and media. All in all, I have had over a 35-year career in higher education.

Q: What were the biggest challenges facing the Irvine Campus when you took over?

A: Our lease and of course, budget cuts. Our lease had run out in El Toro and we needed an upgrade. The biggest problem with being located at the

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Q: Why should students attend the Irvine Campus?

A: Well, we have a new building.

It is very modern and spacious. And this campus isn’t busy all the time.

We have no problems with parking, so students are able to come right in and relax before class. Being able to relax is very important when learning.

We are also very convenient for those from South Orange County and San Diego. They don’t have to drive all the way to the main campus. And we are

also very convenient for older students and for students who are coming back to finish their degree. College can be intimidating. There isn’t as much hustle and bustle here. We are also adding classes to our schedule. We are adding classes in public relations and advertising. We are also adding a nursing simulation lab.

Q: Do you worry about the campus becoming impacted?

campus, the staff, CSUF and its students.

Q: What legacy would you like to leave at the Irvine Campus?

A: I want to be remembered for developing strong programs and giving the students a place to continue their education and graduate from our campus.

A: No. We still have a lot of classes that aren’t being filled during the day.

Most of our students attend night classes.

Q: What do you do for fun outside of work?

A: I swim, figure skate and golf.

Q: What words would colleagues and friends use to describe you?

A: They would probably say intense, hardworking and approachable.

Q: How would you describe yourself?

A: Absolutely committed to this

Courtesy of Susan Cooper Susan Cooper, Ph.D., is the dean at Cal State Fullerton’s Irvine Campus.

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El Toro base was that students couldn’t find the building. It was hard to find it through GPS and MapQuest. Maybe because it was a military base. And the budget cuts were the other problem.

2008 was right when the recession hit. CSUF was looking for a way to cut costs and eliminating the Irvine Campus would have made it easier to cut back. But the students stood up in front of the committee that makes those decisions and voiced their concern about how much the Irvine Campus means to them and that by eliminating it, a lot of students who depend on this campus for various reasons would not be able to continue their education and graduate. I was really proud of our students.

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...Continued from page 1 “I want to see them be successful. Just because they have a disability doesn’t mean they can’t get married or have a job like everybody else,” said Dobyns.

Ayala said Project Buddies gets together Saturdays throughout the semester.

With autism running in Ayala’s family background, she said, “I feel like the only way to make a difference is to get involved.”

CSUF students can get involved

in Project Buddies by registering at the Volunteer & Service Center located in the north eastern part of CSUF campus at TSU Room 2.

CSUF students must register two weeks prior to any event. It is highly recommended to register with Project Buddies at the beginning of the semester in order to guarantee a spot.

Some upcoming events are the “Fall Festival,” which is scheduled Saturday. It will be held on campus and will have a carnival-like setting with prizes, a potluck and activities.

A fundraiser will take place for

Project Buddies for the entire week of Nov. 2 at Which Which, located across the street from CSUF on Nutwood Avenue. Project Buddies will receive 20 percent of the sales.

Finally, Project Buddies will host a picnic and visit to the Orange County Zoo Nov. 19.

CSUF students must register prior to any of the Project Buddies events in order to participate. Students who are interested can sign up in TSU Room 2 located by the Garden Café.

Students may also register through email at volunteer@fullerton.edu or by telephone at 657-278-7623.

HOPE: CSUF alumna honored with philanthropy award ...Continued from page 1 One of the most rewarding parts of Vargas’ involvement with foster youth is seeing these children make the positive choice in attending college to “create their own future.”

Vargas has been recognized with other awards for her work at NBC4, service in her community and as a CSUF alumna and philanthropist, including the Na-

tional Hispanic Media Coalition’s Lifetime Achievement Award, CSUF’s Vision & Visionaries Award, Hispanic Americans for Fairness in Media Advance Award, a Golden Mike and an Orange County Press Club Award for “Best News Reporting.”

Kraemer, who has worked with Vargas, describes her as a very committed person who works hard for both the Orangewood Guardian Scholars Program and the Orangewood Children’s Foundation.

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Courtesy of KNBC Vargas is the ninth beneficiary of General William Lyon Crystal Vision Philanthropy Award from the Orangewood Children’s Foundation.

Vargas was recognized for donating her time, having good values and showing commitment to Orange County foster children.

DTSHORTHAND Judge Blocks Law Requiring Drug Test A federal judge temporarily blocked Florida’s controversial law requiring people seeking welfare to be drug tested. U.S. District Court Judge Mary Scriven issued the temporary injunction Monday evening.

Under the law that went into effect July 1, the Florida Department of Children and Family Services makes the drug tests mandatory for adults applying to the Federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program. The applicants pay the cost of the screening, but they recoup it in their assistance if they qualify.

The American Civil Liberties Union and a single father contend in a lawsuit that the new law is unconstitutional because it violates the Fourth Amendment protection against unreasonable search and seizure.

Applicants who fail the drug test have the option of designating other individuals to receive the aid on behalf of their children, but they do not get reimbursed for the cost of the test.

Florida is not the first state to pass similar legislation. Michigan passed a similar law in 2003 that was found to be unconstitutional for violating the Fourth Amendment.

Scriven denied the plaintiff’s request to make the matter a classaction case, but agreed to halt the drug testing until the ACLU lawsuit is settled.

Florida Gov. Rick Scott supports the law saying it provides personal accountability and prevents the misuse of Florida tax dollars.

Brief by Maribel Castañeda

Cold War Era Nuke to Be Disarmed The U.S.’s last, most powerful nuclear bomb is being disassembled after nearly half a century after it was put into service at the height of the Cold War. The B53 bomb’s last components will be broken down Tuesday at the Pantex Plant near Amarillo, the nation’s only nuclear weapons assembly and disassembly facility. According to the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration, the completion of the dismantling program is a year ahead of schedule and concurs with President Barack Obama’s goal of minimizing the amount of nuclear weapons.

The B53 weighed 10,000 pounds in 1962 and was the size of a minivan. According to the American Federation of Scientists, the B53 was 600 times more powerful than the atomic bomb dropped in Hiroshima, Japan.

The bomb was designed to destroy facilities deep underground and B-52 bombers carried it.

After it is destroyed the next largest bomb in operation will be the B83, which is 1.2 megatons, while the B53 was nine megatons.

The disassembly of the B53 will end the era of big megaton bombs. The big bombs helped compensate for their lack of accuracy. Today’s smaller bombs are more precise, reducing the amount of collateral damage.

Brief by Maribel Castañeda

ACCIDENTS: High traffic areas near campus are more prone to accidents ...Continued from page 1 Brockie attributed the high rate of hit-and-runs to many accidents that happen at slow speeds with minor damage, and students may not know what to do when they hit a parked car. Brockie said most cases are solved because there are a lot of cars in the parking structures.

“The majority of the time it’s a witness that sees it and leaves the information,” said Brockie.

Brockie said there are procedural efforts in the department aimed toward reducing accidents.

“We give warnings to people as well as citations. If we notice an intersection where people aren’t stopping at a stop sign, then we will direct our patrol resources to watch that area and watch that

stop sign,” Brockie said.

Sgt. Andrew Goodrich of the Fullerton Police Department attributes a high volume of pedestrian traffic around CSUF to a higher potential for traffic accidents.

Erik Hayes, 25, is an MBA student at CSUF. He commonly crosses Nutwood Avenue to purchase food at the restaurants located across the street from College Park.

“When I was here for my undergrad there was a diagonal crosswalk (on the corner of Nutwood and Commonwealth Avenues). It isn’t there anymore,” he said.

Hayes said he has never witnessed an accident at that intersection.

Hayes noted the intersection has always been busy and sometimes pedestrians and drivers are both in a hurry to travel through.

Ryan Monsour, 26, an entertainment and tourism major, said the heavy volume of traffic on Nutwood Avenue may be attributed to the fact that the Eastside and Nutwood Parking Structures are

It feels like people don’t necessarily obey traffic laws. There is also a lot of speeding as well as tight turns.

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located on both ends of the street.

“The unprotected one is a little more dangerous,” said Monsour, in reference to the intersection on

the crosswalk of Langsdorf Drive and Nutwood Avenue. The intersection connects College Park to several restaurants across the street like the Habit, where students sometimes dine.

“There is no light on the crosswalk but, thankfully, it is a short distance,” Monsour said.

Although some students on campus feel there is a danger of being injured in traffic accidents on campus, there are relatively few injuries resulting from collisions. Campus Crime Statistics for the year of 2010 indicate there was a total of 67 accidents on campus, five of which involved minor injuries. From Oct. 20, 2010 through Oct. 20 of this year, there was only one minor injury reported and it was located on the CSUF Irvine Campus.

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Students put together sale Proceeds from donated items to go to civic conference JAZMIN SANCHEZ For the Daily Titan

Forget about thrift stores in downtown Fullerton; Cal State Fullerton students are putting together a thrift store of their own on campus.

Students Advocating Civic Transformation (ACT) is hosting its semiannual Green Living Fundraiser Nov.1 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Quad in front of the Humanities Building and McCarthy Hall.

“It’s a yard sale, but we also encourage students to volunteer if they would like to. You see people there all day. We’re going to be there 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Nov. 1. It can fit into any schedule if you’re on campus that day,” said Jocelyn Almeida, a student organizer.

It’s kind of like a gathering, like a movement of people learning about social, global, political issues...

Karley White Student Organizer

Students are encouraged to bring in clothing, music, movies, books or anything else they may not need or want anymore.

“We have a small amount now, so we definitely have a call-out to get more donations so that we have more stuff to sell,” said Amy Mattern, the coordinator of the Volunteer and Service Center.

And the prices will be reasonable.

“Things are going to be a couple dollars. The prices aren’t outrageous, so you’re probably talking $10 or less for most things, depending on what it is,” Mattern said.

The last Green Living Fundraiser lasted two days and there were an assortment of used goods.

“We’ve had small appliances,

we’ve also had a bike before,” Mattern said.

The proceeds from the fundraiser will go toward the Social Justice Summit, an event coordinated by Students ACT. Karley White, a student organizer, said the Social Justice Summit is more than a conference.

“It’s kind of like a gathering, like a movement of people learning about social, global, political issues—attending workshops to learn to become activists and to be more aware and compassionate toward the world,” said White.

The Social Justice Summit is held every April and is a free public event, so fundraising is necessary, Mattern said.

“The whole day is basically just a day for people to gain awareness, how they can make a difference and also take what they learned and apply it to their daily lives,” said Zeena Aljawad, a student organizer.

There are an estimated 20 to 30 workshops dedicated to discussing social, political and human rights issues at the Social Justice Summit.

Students ACT hosts multiple fundraisers each year to fund the Social Justice Summit event. The money raised from the combined fundraisers will go toward hosting the event.

“The Green Living Fundraiser was started by Michelle Santizo. She came up with the idea to have a thrift store-like sale on our campus to raise money for the Social Summit Justice just because it takes so much money to hold the event,” Aljawad said.

Students ACT, an organization on campus dedicated to promoting civic engagement and social responsibility, encourages involvement within the student body and the community.

“There are other clubs on campus where you go and sit there, but here you’re actually being active in the process. So I think it’s a really good opportunity for students who want to get involved,” Almeida said.

Donations for the Green Living Fundraiser can be dropped off at the Volunteer and Service Center office located at TSU-2.

CAMILLE TARAZON / Daily Titan Candice Wilson and Jerry Yu are liberated from a faulty elevator after a 30-minute wait for assistance. While trapped, they were instructed to sound the elevator’s emergency alarm.

Elevator traps riders Two people freed after being stuck in a College Park elevator for 30 minutes CAMILLE TARAZON Daily Titan

Two people were stuck in one of the four College Park elevators Tuesday afternoon.

Candice Wilson, a graduate student in special education, was headed to the fifth floor for a meeting with her adviser. Jerry Yu, director of Corporate and Fundamental Relations, was in the elevator going back up to his eighth-floor office in the university’s Office of Advancement.

Wilson and Yu were stuck in the elevator for nearly 30 minutes. The elevator shut down at approximately 3 p.m. The two pushed the emergency button to sound the alarm. The first person to respond was the temporary maintenance

Talks to focus on privacy RACHEL MASOCOL Daily Titan

Facebook is a popular way to connect and socialize with friends, but there are dangers to being a member of the social networking website.

No matter how you set up your privacy settings, there may be a way for someone to harm you using advanced technology.

The Women’s Center will present its 11th annual Domestic Violence Conference at the Titan Student Union Portola Pavilion Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Everyone is welcome to this free event. Lunch is included.

“Media and Interpersonal Violence: Changing Social Norms” will focus on media and technology and how it affects us. The speakers will talk about everything from television, movies, social networks, print, music, instant communication and GPS. Jerri Freeman, the Women’s Center Special Events and Office coordinator, said social networks are not the safest thing.

“Some guest speakers will discuss how technology can be used to stalk someone and engage people in unhealthy relationships. We want to draw people’s attention to what exactly is a healthy relationship,” said Freeman.

There will be three guest speakers who will give tips on how to survive the evolution of technological do-

mestic violence. Robert Diaz, a community educator at Human Options Women’s Shelter, will discuss “Violence in Relationships in the Media.”

Dawn Foor, a program coordinator for Community Services Sexual Assault Program, will talk about “Things That Ought to Make You Mad,” and Detective Kathryn Hamel from the Fullerton Police Department will examine “Cyber-Crime and Tech Abuse in Relationships.”

Rosalina Camacho, coordinator of the Women’s Cultural Resource Centers and the Men’s Center, wants to make sure college students are knowledgeable about technology and its effect on their lives.

“The conference will educate students who are learning to be critical thinkers, to think about what they are watching and listening to. It’s also about how these outside forces influence them,” she said.

Dulce Navarro, 22, a child and adolescent development major, is thrilled about the event. She is also taking a self-defense class this semester and thinks the conference is taking a modern approach to domestic violence issues.

“I think it’s really good that they are bringing awareness. I’m not a fan of checking in on Facebook because you’re telling the whole world where you are and where to find you. I know people do that innocently, but it could hurt you if you misuse it,” she said.

For more information and to register for the event, visit Fullerton.edu/womencenter/index.asp

Sorority walks for Alzheimer’s MIKARI KUGA Daily Titan

Members of the Sigma Kappa sorority of Cal State Fullerton said they will participate in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s Saturday at Anaheim Garden Walk.

Tara Hussey, president of Sigma Kappa and a senior nursing major, said the walk is one of the sorority’s main philanthropy events. It is important for them to get involved and raise as much money and awareness for the Alzheimer’s association, she said.

The walk is intended to raise awareness about the disease.

Sigma Kappa will raise funds on Titan Walk from Tuesday to Thursday this week between noon and 3 p.m.

According to the Alzheimer’s Association, the event’s organizer, more than 5 million Americans live with Alzheimer’s and about 11 million are serving as caregivers. The Walk to End Alzheimer’s started in 1989 and has become one of the largest fundraisers in the nation for the disease.

“Orange County is the second largest senior community in the nation. The need is growing fast. We need the support here and everywhere,” said Andrea McDonald, coordinator of the event for the Alzheimer’s Association at Orange County Chapter.

Sigma Kappa has been participating in Walk to End Alzheimer’s for more than 10 years. Last year they raised about $4,000.

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“Our goal is to raise $8,000 this year. Right now we are around $1,000, so it’s not even close to halfway there, but we are tabling this week on Titan Walk and we’ve been sending out emails and everything else, so hopefully that is going to go well,” said Nicole DiMaggio, vice president of philanthropic service for Sigma Kappa.

“I believe our members can achieve this goal due to their dedication and passion for this foundation,” said Hussey.

McDonald, from the Alzheimer’s Association, said she was grateful of how much Sigma Kappa supports this cause.

“The young generation has an immense capability to increase awareness and raise funds for this disease,” McDonald said.

Even with the tough economy, some people are willing to donate, DiMaggio said.

She raised $1,000 on her own last year through sending out emails and spreading business forms to local grocery stores. Some stores, like Starbucks, let them put their stickers on the coffee mugs, and it helped raising people’s awareness.

“We would love for any CSUF students and faculty members to join us in our walk. We love being able to bring the campus together and we offer any and all of CSUF a spot on our team for the walk,” Hussey said.

Members of Sigma Kappa will collect donations at Titan Walk. Anyone can sign up to join their team.

manager, who then notified the engineering assistant, Thomas Alonso. This was the first disabled elevator Alonso has responded to.

“This is the first time in four years the elevator has gotten stuck,” said George Fagin, a security guard in the College Park Building. “It stops for a short period of time, but it opens eventually.”

While the two were stuck in the elevator, Nery Palma, a political science major, commented that he was riding in the same elevator cart just before he heard about Wilson and Yu getting stuck.

This is the first time in four years the elevator has gotten stuck.

George Fagin College Park Security

“It dropped (unexpectedly), but I was still able to reach the fourth floor,” said Palma.

While the two were stuck in the elevator, Alonso was able to crack the doors open from the first floor so he could talk to the two individuals.

The temporary maintenance manager instructed them to pull out the emergency button to sound the alarm, then push it back in, hoping the elevator would open automatically.

Instead, he had to go up to the 10th floor to reset the elevators. Within 10 minutes of the two maintenance managers reaching the 10th floor, the LCD panel that displays what floor the elevator cart is on changed from “1” to “10” and the elevator doors opened.

Both Wilson and Yu were all smiles when the doors opened. Neither were scared while stuck in the elevator, they said, but as time passed Wilson did admit to getting a little anxious. After sitting on the floor of the elevator cart, the two stood up laughing at the situation.

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October 26, 2011

How to survive a terrible breakup in one piece Drop the tissues and learn how to cope with the tough loss TIM WORDEN For the Daily Titan

My girlfriend of more than two years dumped me in May. It was a shocking experience.

An ended relationship is hard, regardless if you are the one doing the dumping or the unfortunate one being dumped.

What are you supposed to do?

How do you cope?

You need to find new friends and new activities to fill your time.

You have to get on with your life.

And anyone who’s had the experience, myself included, knows how hard it is.

If it is an intimate relationship, it is even harder.

I used to be able to count on always being able to see a new movie on a date. Now my movie choices are limited to what movies my friends also want to see.

But you do not have to completely reinvent yourself after being dumped. Stay yourself–watch the same television shows and like the same sports teams–when you become single. Your hobbies make you unique.

You don’t have to change for a person to love you, you just have to be yourself and learn to love the other person for who they are.

Who knows, you might find someone better who likes you for just the way you are. You don’t have to change for a person to love you, you just have to be yourself and learn to love the other person for who they are.

A survey by eNation in American Demographics magazine found that one-third of Americans have faced a breakup in the past 10 years.

That number jumps to 59 percent for young adults ages 18 to 34.

Not everyone becomes soul mates with his or her college boyfriend or girlfriend.

Love can be hard to find, but is worth the wait.

“Breaking up is … a natural part of what happens as you grow as an individual, as an adult,” said Dr. Robin Smith, a psychologist and Oprah contributor, on Oprah Radio.

Believe it or not, breaking up can even be beneficial.

College students still have time to find another person while they’re young.

A relationship that has come to an end gives you experience in what does–and does not–make a good relationship.

If the relationship had been stagnant or unstable, then you will find peace in having a clean slate and starting new.

You will have more free time to do what you want, rather than trying to mold to what your partner wants you to do.

Spend your newly acquired leisure time trying a new hobby.

I was able to have more free time to read. Activities keep your mind off the breakup.

An article on Bounce Back, a website designed to give those unfortunate, heartbroken individuals the tools for recovery, said to find a creative hobby like painting or even cooking.

“On top of the emotional release, your confidence will rise as you’re reminded of your talents,” the article stated.

So you just have to stay positive after being dumped.

I was fortunate to have received helpful advice from religious mentors.

They told me that everything happens for a reason.

You can take comfort in the fact that you can stay yourself after a breakup, and sooner or later you are bound to find another person who will like you exactly as you are.

After being dumped, you can do two things.

You can mope around or you can go outside and try things you have never tried before.

There are two bus routes that take me from school to work. I had always taken only one of the bus routes because it was what was most familiar to me.

But a few days after I was dumped I decided to take the alternate route.

And you know what? It felt damn good.

In that moment I knew I was able to overcome the negativity of the breakup simply by trying new things and getting on with my life.

It was a small step, but it was a step in the right direction.

Courtesy of MCT The lifestyle isn’t for everyone and someone shouldn’t change who they are internally just because they want the social lives of these beer-chugging, toga-wearing party-goers.

When Greek isn’t for you show there were negative influences related to Greek life and alcohol consumption.

Daily Titan This article states the fraternity/ sorority system is the best environParties, boys, girls, beer and more ment on campus to assess the role of beer. Fraternities and sororities are social influences on alcohol use and known for having a really good its problems. time. It’s college, so why not have Individuals belonging to Greek fun before adulthood begins to rear organizations have consistently its lovely face. demonstrated higher levels of alWhen one introduces oneself cohol consumption compared to around others who attend the same nonmembers. Certain school, it is natural to houses even have a repusay what you are intation of being heavy volved in on campus– I have noticed students drink to drinkers, and are proud clubs, events you attend escape their problems, to let go for the of that fact. and, of course, a fraterA few factors that nity or sorority. weekend, so to speak. We all have problems contribute to heavy Some would curious- of different magnitudes. Getting drunk will not drinking that were spely wonder what being cifically observed in frain that type of society make those issues disappear. ternities were the central would entail. role alcohol plays in soOthers would look at However, there are other ways to cializing within the fraternity, the that person and ponder, “Why do misconceptions of drinking norms they pay to party? I can do that for feel that sense of belonging.

In an article titled “Fraternity and enabling that mindset and the free.”

Members of fraternities and so- and Sorority Involvement, So- continued consumption of alcohol rorities do not have the classiest cial Influences, and Alcohol Use from high school to college.

Don’t get me wrong, drinking is reputation. So-called secret societies Among College Students: A Prodeem themselves the ultimate col- spective Examination in Psycholo- fun occasionally, at least in social lege experience. If you’re not in one, gy of Addictive Behaviors,” studies situations. Or even to crack open a CANDACE RIVERA

you’re missing out. They welcome drugs, alcohol and sex.

Two out of the three being alright in moderation, but on an everyweekend basis is just self-destructive and irresponsible.

When you are an incoming freshman it would seem there are benefits to joining.

Meeting new people and feeling involved is a sure way to feel like you belong on campus.

that will wipe out a computer and cost hundreds to fix than of the police barging through their door.

I’d hate to excuse these people by saying they’re downloading

by JOEY SZILAGYI new music for a test drive (and then later paying for future music by a particular band they liked), but can you blame them if this is the case?

Why should they be forced to pay for bad music when they had no clue what was on an album?

Blindly trusting a band can come back to bite you.

Revenue accumulated from I love collecting music. I always There will be times when a keep an eye out when surfing the sales is what bands rely on in order band you like comes out with a net, hoping to find a new piece to to make new music. new album that isn’t Musicians need to add to my playlist. even worth a listen.

But as I search for new bands be making money, or They use the fame or look up recommendations by at least need to make they have acquired from friends, I often stumble upon a financial ends meet, or Feeling jaded may be reason enough a previous masterpiece roadblock that would cause most else they wouldn’t be to refrain from giving your money to “artists” and rely on their repuproducing music. people to make a U-turn. who no longer care about the quality of their tation to bring in sales, It’s as simple as that.

Collecting music costs money, even though they know But the Internet pro- work. and for every new tune you like, it they produced a clunky will likely cost you a pretty penny vides individuals withlemon (I’m calling you out a disposable income to put onto your iPod. out, U2).

Music costs can add up, and pur- the means of getting a guished. Today, people are more Now you’re left with an album chasing music can empty a college hold of new music.

Sites like Pirate Bay and Mini- alarmed with downloading a virus you want to throw away, but feel student’s wallet quite quickly. compelled to keep because you just dropped 10 bucks on it.

If the music industry has little compassion for consumers, why should consumers be compassionate in return?

Feeling jaded may be reason enough to refrain from giving your money to “artists” who no longer care about the quality of their work.

Others may pay for their garbage, but it’s hard to argue with a cautious individual who instead downloaded the music for free.

Musicians are given so much freedom to create works any way they want, but us listeners shouldn’t let them continue to produce music that is of little artistic significance.

The more money we give to these artists, the more they will recognize our stupidity and milk us of every dime we have.

Until a band proves they are worth the dough, downloading ALVIN KIM / Daily Titan their music illegally is no worse than the money they’re snatching Downloading music isn’t necessarily a bad thing considering there are many bands that are more worried with making profits than providing quality music to their scores of fans. If this is the case, feel free to continue looking for torrents on the numerous pirating websites. from us.

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nova give the public access to thousands of albums that take about 20 minutes to download.

Tunes from the past century can be found, giving music lovers the ability to expand their library with music from any generation with the click of a mouse.

Yes, it’s illegal to download music from the many websites that provide free torrents, but so many people do it, making governmental regulation seem nonexistent.

The days when teens were fined for downloading from Napster seem distant, and the fear of getting caught has been nearly extin-

crisp, cold beer after a long day.

But I prefer not to put myself in an environment where heavy drinking is so normal that it is pressured.

Looking young for my age is quite important to me, thank you very much.

Drugs and alcohol on a consistent basis is not my idea of a good time.

I have noticed students drink to escape their problems, to let go for the weekend, so to speak.

We all have problems of different magnitudes. Getting drunk will not make those issues disappear.

In fact, they will be there when you sober up, bigger than before, staring back at you when you look in the mirror.

Be an adult and face them.

Attend beneficial workshops, meetings and join clubs that directly interest you (and not the person you pretend to be).

However, if being a part of a fraternity or sorority interests you, then by all means dive in and party till your heart is content.

But the words phi beta kappa will not land you your dream job after graduation, rather an alcohol disorder.

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BLOGGER: Student is making it big ...Continued from page 1 It started as a fashion journal, but then I got more responses from the DIY projects I was doing. My blog evolved on its own.

Q: How do you come up with these DIY fashion ideas?

A: A lot of my DIY projects are tweaking other blogger’s projects into my own designs. Other DIYs are things from high-fashion designers that I can’t afford.

Q: Do you have any advice for students who want to start their own blog?

A: It’s really simple and fun. If

you’re interested in something, just write about it and let it evolve. I started writing on my blog without knowing how to get traffic on my site. By going on fashion communities, I talked to other people that are interested in fashion blogging. I also guest blog on other sites and they give feedback on my blog. Facebook pages for blogs are a great way to connect people to it.

Q: Do you think internships really do help out careers in fashion? How many internships should fashionistas do?

A: They do, and I actually started

a second one in LA for Luvaj.com. I think if you’re fortunate enough not to pay bills, it’s a great way to start your career and get your foot in the door.

You learn every aspect of the business.

Q: How do you stay on top of the trends without spending money?

A: My mom started me on that path. I was never the one to go to Nordstrom and buy latest the designer

pieces. Buffalo Exchange is where I’ve been shopping since I’ve moved to Fullerton. Also thrift stores such as Goodwill. I can find more unique pieces at thrift stores than at Forever 21. On independent fashion bloggers (an online blogging community), they show me what they find at other thrift stores and I usually get an idea from there.

Q: Do you have any advice for fall fashion?

A: Right now the biggest staple is the cape. You can get them everywhere with all different price ranges. Also knee-high boots and leggings are a classic.

Q: What have you learned from your fashion experience working on the website CollegeFashionista.com?

A: I always liked talking about fashion in general before. It has helped me with my writing. I’ll find one person that’s different to catch my eye.

Q: Does your family support you working in fashion or do they want you to work in another industry?

A: They are 100 percent for me.

They decided to take all the financial burden off me and are letting me take all these job opportunities and internships. My mom is really supportive of my blog. She reads it religiously, she’s like my editor.

Q: What do you ultimately want to do working in fashion?

A: I want to start off being a buyer, but as I am doing all these internships, I am keeping my options open.

I want something obviously in fashion but I will see where my opportunities take me.

Courtesy of Jessica James CSUF student Jessica James looks through racks of clothes to feature on her fashion blog Inked and Sewn.

CAMILLE TARAZON / Daily Titan The Commonwealth Lounge in downtown Fullerton has Ladies Nights Thursday evenings, offering women discounts on drinks and appetizers.

Discounts, drinks and ladies KAITLYN THOMPSON For the Daily Titan

“All persons within the jurisdiction of this state are free and equal, and no matter what their sex are entitled to the full and equal accommodations, advantages, facilities, privileges or services in all business establishments of every kind whatsoever.”

This is the Unruh Civil Rights Act which supports cases such as Koire v. Metro Car Wash (1985) and Angelucci v. Century Supper Club (2007).

Both of these cases support sex discrimination by allowing women to receive discounts for being women.

The California Supreme Courts ruled these unlawful, thereby enforcing the Unruh Act, which is against any sexual discrimination in businesses.

Events giving women deals still happen and ladies nights are one of them.

Some bars in downtown Fullerton, such as Commonwealth Lounge’s Ladies Night Thursday evenings, offer female guests half-priced appetizers and discounted drinks.

However, discounted drinks, loud music and an endless night of dancing aren’t the only things associated with Ladies Night. In fact, some might assign a few stereotypes to such an event.

Kristen Kimball, 22, a health science major at Cal State Fullerton, thinks events like these are pretentious. Kimball said women are offered discounts to attract them into their business and bring in a larger number of men.

“Girls just go out to dance and drink, and men

just go to find girls,” said Kimball.

Dominick M. Carratello, manager of Commonwealth Lounge & Grill, said a mix of the music and the drink deals are what brings people in.

“Every Thursday we have drink specials with discounts on wine and happy-hour deals for Ladies Night, and there is usually a line around the corner,” said Carratello. “Thursday, Friday, Saturday night we are a full-on night club. There are a lot of people, always. Thursday nights we play a lot more Top 40s than we do any other night of the week.”

Girls just go out to dance and drink, and men just go to find girls.

Kristen Kimball Health Science Major

Unlike Kimball, others on campus think nights like this are great because of what they offer. A night on the town for some girls allows them the opportunity to get out and catch up on all the drama and gossip with their girlfriends, leaving boyfriends at home.

“I have been to a restaurant that had Ladies Night on Wednesdays, and I went because it was Ladies Night and it was half off,” said Ratha Kulasingam, 22, a health science major. “I don’t know why I haven’t gone to the Ladies Night there (Commonwealth Lounge), I guess I didn’t know about it.

It was nice to see a bunch of girlfriends and mothers and daughters just bonding.”

Nights like these also make a great go-to spot for students, said Paula Mel Fernandez, 21, a child and adolescent studies major.

“It will bring in more people by word of mouth, people will hear that it’s a good place to go to and it will be a routine to go to every Thursday or at least once a month, to go out dancing or whatever,” said Paula Mel Fernandez, 21.

Others spots in downtown Fullerton cater to the opposite sex, such as Joe’s Tavern. It doesn’t have ladies nights, but you won’t hear the female bartenders at Joe’s complaining.

Their self-proclaimed “sausage joint” tends to pull in a low-key crowd, mostly guys, who are usually interested in eating, grabbing a pint or beer, watching a game and just hanging out.

“We try to get people involved, coming in hanging out, more personal. Bourbon Street is like a club, people are dancing everywhere. We have that here, but it’s more about hanging out with your friends,” said Stephanie Rodriguez, a bartender at Joe’s.

Although acts like the Unruh rule regarding sex discrimination in businesses is unprecedented, favoritism among females still happens and places like downtown Fullerton, which offers college students a fun night out with friends and an eclectic array of bars to choose from. It’s hard to pass on drink and appetizer deals, so ladies nights, despite their stereotype, still draw people in and are often ideal for students possibly making the dimly lit Commonwealth Lounge their perfect night on the town.

Spain: Good food, good transportation and great scenery IAN WHEELER Daily Titan

When my friend and I landed in Madrid, the capital of Spain, we expected to meet up with three other friends at the airport and take the metro into the city together to find our hostel. Our planes were supposed

to have landed within five minutes of each other, and the other three were nowhere to be found.

We waited for them outside the gate for four hours before discovering they had landed at a different airport entirely and their phones didn’t work in Europe. We got lost trying to find the hostel, and when we

IAN WHEELER / Daily Titan The Palacio de Generalife is marked by hanging flowers and a majestic fountain. The courtyard contains one of the Alhambra’s oldest gardens.

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finally found it and opened the door to our room, it was about 100 degrees inside. It seemed like a rough start to our Eurotrip.

Things picked up, though. My friends and I got used to Madrid very quickly.

European streets, especially in the old city centers, are narrow, many times only wide enough for one small car to fit. The tight feel in a lot of these Spanish cities added to the sense of community.

The subway system was our favorite mode of transportation, but unfortunately there is no view of the city out the window.

If we weren’t underground, we were on foot in the sweltering heat. The parks in Madrid are enormous and extremely popular among the city-dwellers who want to cool off for an hour or two.

We visited the Museo del Prado, one of the most famous art museums in the world, where we saw works by Francisco de Goya and Pablo Picasso. We were exposed to tapas, a Spanish style of dining where appetizer-like dishes are shared and conversation with your company is emphasized.

Our next stop was Barcelona, which took only about an hour to get to by high-speed train. Barcelona is a city overrun with tour-

ists. It was like Santa Monica and Las Vegas had a baby. Throngs of people crowded the famous beach, where local vendors were eager to sell beer, massages and “tickets to a party.” The city itself was beautiful, its architecture profound. We used Barcelona as a springboard for an excursion into France.

From Paris, we returned to Barcelona.

This time around, we visited the Sagrada Familia, a gigantic church designed by Antoni Gaudí, Barcelona’s celebrated architect. The church has been under construction for almost 130 years and is estimated to be completed in the 2020s.

We were on the verge of flipping coins to decide what city to visit next. Eventually we elected Valencia, which turned out to be the best part of the trip. Valencia is the undiscovered gem of Spain. By day, we would go to the empty and relaxing beach or enjoy a walk around the clean and beautiful city. We also visited the City of Arts and Sciences, a complex of incredibly designed buildings, including a museum, an opera house, an aquarium and more.

By night, we hit the town. We shared our hostel room with 10 other people from around the world, and we quickly made

friends with more people than we could count. There was a cheap bar just for hostel guests on an upstairs terrace where everyone would mingle and “pre-game.” At midnight, we would all embark on a “pub crawl,” led by a guide. It was an unforgettable experience, except for parts of my memory the alcohol erased. Some nights, I don’t know how I found my way back into my bed.

Luckily, we made it out of Valencia alive and were bound for Granada. We didn’t know much about Granada, except that there was a famous landmark there called the Alhambra. We soon learned why it attracts so many tourists from around the world. The Alhambra is a breathtaking palace constructed on a hilltop by the Moors, full of gardens and fountains, with a great view of the city.

After a couple of days in quiet Granada, we found ourselves back in Madrid to meet up with our three other friends, who were returning from their trek in Germany. My friends and I recounted one another’s adventures over our last dinner in Europe, and the next morning we were on our flights back home.

IAN WHEELER / Daily Titan El Retiro is the largest park in Madrid, Spain. Paseo de la Argentina is lined with the statues of European historical figures and leads to the monument to King Alfonso XII in the center of the park.

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UV bed crackdown A new state law bans people under 18 from using tanning beds, leaving spray tans and lotions as new means of getting a glow DIANA DAVALOS For the Daily Titan

Hot date tonight? Important interview? Getting married next week? Forget the right outfit, work on your tan.

Don’t pretend society hasn’t placed significant importance on having a glow year-round. If the Beach Boys were singing about California girls and their tans over 50 years ago, and today, Katy Perry is still singing about sun-kissed California girls, then it’s only assumed tanning is viewed as a necessity to achieve that look.

Psychology Professor Craig Bowman explains that the perfect tan is an example of society’s need to achieve.

“This is tied into what the social norms are in our society,” said Bowman. “Everyone wants to meet the standards of beauty, and our standard is that bronze, glowing, skin is what is beautiful.”

However, heading out to the beach in hopes of getting that perfect tan is difficult for many college students juggling work and school. This leads many students to the very lucrative business of indoor tanning.

Many are aware of the side effects health officials warn people about; extreme levels of exposure to ultraviolet rays at these facilities can lead to serious health problems, and in fact, is so significant that California legislation deemed it necessary to intervene.

Gov. Jerry Brown signed a new tanning law banning anyone under the age of 18 from using ultraviolet tanning devices. California is the first state to pass this law; it will be effective Jan. 1, 2012. And although the new law may not apply to college students, the research behind it does.

According to the 2009 International Agency for Research on Cancer, 2009, skin cancer risks increase 75 percent when a person begins using UV-emitting tanning devices before age 30.

Melanoma is the most common form of cancer in the U.S. for young adults 25 to 29 years old, according to the findings in the research.

But this doesn’t mean you can’t achieve that bronze look without the skin damage. Spray tans, mystic tans and self-tanning lotions can do the trick.

Although a bit pricier, mystic and spray tans are a great alternative to tanning beds, helping you look like you just got back from vacation in Barbados.

Mystic tans consist of individuals entering an enclosed room where they are sprayed automatically up and down from one side. They turn around and the process is repeated on their backside.

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Kayla Wortley, Island Tan Salon and Spa regional manager, revealed a few steps one should take to achieving a great tan.

“You should shave, shower and exfoliate before coming in and remember not to wear lotions or deodorant so the color can absorb onto your skin,” said Wortley.

After being sprayed, the individual dries in front of a fan and applies a solution that allows the color to absorb into the skin.

Island Tan Salon and Spa in Fullerton is one of the few salons in the area that provide a solution that is organic and alcohol-free.

“The main reason people come out looking orange is because solutions containing alcohol cause the color to get that undesired orange shade,” Wortley said.

Similar to mystic tans, spray tans or custom airbrushes are also a mist, but more precise in getting every area of your body evenly; they cost about $45 to $60 and an airbrush technician sprays you while directing you to move.

“We can create specific color shades to compliment your natural complexion and your body,” Wortley said.

Customers can be naked, wear bathing suit bottoms or disposable underwear that is offered. A spray tan lasts about five to seven days, while a mystic tan will last roughly five.

Wortley advises not to shower in the next 8 to 12 hours after a custom airbrush or mystic tan.

“In the next six hours, the spray still continues to darken and absorb into your skin,” Wortley said.

If you don’t want to deal with tanning salons, popular cosmetic brands like L’oreal and Jergens carry selftanning products to help achieve a subtle tan without the UV skin damage.

“I’ve used L’oreal,” said Makayla Payne, a health science major. “My friends use the spray ones you can buy and I know they work on them, but I’ve never tried them on myself.”

The price for self-tanners are more affordable and are usually priced between $10 to $24. Mixing your daily moisturizer with the self tanner can help avoid streaks or orange shades.

It’s a no-brainer for some on ways to achieve a bronze tan without increasing risks of skin cancer.

“I think it’s worth it,” Payne said. “If you use tanning beds religiously, you can get cancer.”

Whether it’s a lotion, a mystic tan, or an awkward, naked session with a spray technician, choosing an alternative can prevent damage that could be irreversible.

“I haven’t been in a tanning bed in two years. There are spray tans or lotions that people can use now,” Payne said.

Come together in the TSU CSUF students gather in the TSU to study, eat and utilize some of its amenities AJAI SPELLMAN For the Daily Titan

“(Strive) to meet the needs of students, faculty and staff through its wide array of services. The variety of programs and services available through the Titan Student Union make it a central gathering place for the campus community.” This is the motto the Titan Student Union models.

The TSU has become home to many students who spend long days and nights on campus. Its services provide multiple uses for students, like hosting organizational events and simply grabbing a bite to eat with friends.

It’s also a great place to hang out with friends and have fun between classes or afterward. The TSU offers students a TV lounge, pool tables and access to fun-filled events that consist of video game and bowling tournaments. It also provides areas for hosting special events.

Kagng Lai, 18, a biology major, said when he thinks of the TSU, he instantly thinks of a place where fun things happen. He utilizes the underground video arcade almost every day.

“I take part in the bowling tournaments and other game tournaments,” said Lai. “I mostly play the arcade games though.”

Arcades aren’t all the TSU offers.

Clubs, student organizations or anyone in need of a room to host an event can use one of the conference or meeting rooms. Some rooms can hold up to 1,200 guests, providing elegant scenery at a low cost. The smaller venues provide group and assembly seating from 10 to 100. A theater is also available for those important presentations that demand a “special touch.”

Lai’s club, Circle K International,

ALVIN KIM / Daily Titan Students use the pool tables available in the basement of the Titan Student Union, just one of the many fun things to do in between classes or after a long day of classes.

which is involved with community service, takes advantage of these areas by holding its meetings and charity events there.

Beyond the conference rooms and around the building you can smell what else the TSU offers.

Isabella Watts, 20, an art major, favors the facility for its food court.

“When I hear people refer to the TSU, I immediately begin to think of food,” said Watts.

Whether you’re looking to relax and eat with friends, study or grab a quick bite on the way to class, the food court serves a variety of food, consisting of restaurants like Togo’s, Panda Express, Juice It Up and many more great places to dine.

Step away from the crowd in the courtyard right outside the food court to enjoy the sun or visit the garden café area. It’s a stylish and spacious outdoor space, perfect for any luncheon, dinner party or hangout during breaks in between classes.

Ka Cheung, 18, a psychology major, said she too goes to the TSU every day.

“I just go to hang out with my friends (and) to grab food, like lunch,” said Cheung. “To me, it’s like the hangout place for friends, and I can just go to study and do homework there too. Basically, it’s like my

daily routine to go there after class.”

The TSU has also become a cozier alternative to the library on campus when it comes to studying. It has quiet areas, comfortable chairs instead of desks, or if you like group study, it’s social so getting projects done is great. It is also open later for those students who like to stay up late prepping for exams.

“I come to here to use the computer lab’s printers at least once a week, because I always have a lot of stuff to print,” Watts said. “I also come to the computer lab because it’s open later than other facilities on campus.”

The mainframe computer lab offers services that allow students, faculty and staff access to its computers and other services that consist of music and magazine checkout, disability access and wireless access.

For a safe and quiet place to get some last-minute studying in, the food court seating and main level lounges are available Sunday through Thursday from 10 p.m. until 2 a.m., and with the Late Night Study event at the TSU you’re bound to pass that economics or math test.

For more information on TSU services, a listing of upcoming events, locations and hours of operation, go to Asi.Fullerton.edu/tsu/.

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Rachel Sherman, 19, a photo communications major at Cal State Fullerton, kept herself warm and stylish during a brisk day on campus.

Her gray oversized knit sweater is by Brandy & Melville and her black skinny jeans are by Tripp NYC. Her chunky soled heels are from a punk and goth retailer called Demonia in the United Kingdom and her black slouchy bag is from the online store Nasty Gal. Sherman kept her outfit simple, but the combination of the oversized sweater and shoes made a statement. She doesn’t look for inspiration from any celebrities or socialites, but would rather read fashion blogs.

“A really good blog I read is Bleach Black and my friends blog, Waltz In Black,” said Sherman.

Sherman’s personality shone through her outfit, and it sure caught students’ attention.

She showcased to everyone on campus that she’s just not another face in the crowd.

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Juan Vences, 18, a kinesiology major at Cal State Fullerton, said an operative word to describe his style is “clean.”

Vences’ look follows a couple of major fall trends. Beginning with his jeans, black skinny Levi’s are a staple among men. They can read both punk-rock and hip-hop and can be dressed up or down. When used in the context of Vences’ outfit, he takes a more casual approach to styling his jeans.

Vences uses a very clean technique of piecing white accents among his look. The neutral color of both his shoes and his V-neck serves well as a base for his pants and jacket.

The major piece to Vences’ look is his burgundy Urban Outfitters jacket. The gray melange flannel front goes well with the red sleeves and is trendy for the next season. The baseball style recently debuted at Louis Vuitton’s last menswear show back in June and has become a collegiate staple. This baseball jacket is more than appropriate on CSUF’s campus.

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Crossword Los Angeles Times Daily Crossword Puzzle FOR RELEASE JULY 18, 2011

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ACROSS 1 Gold medalist’s place 6 Buddies 11 Use a stun gun on 14 Boise’s state 15 Saigon’s Vietnam War counterpart 16 “__ had it!”

17 Penning ads and such 19 Wee one 20 PC key next to the space bar 21 Buttery and creamy, as pastry 22 Browsing the Web, say 24 When doubled, make light of 25 Church alcove 26 Mall habitué’s motto 32 Ending for microor oscillo33 Puppy’s protest 34 Big Band __ 35 Tackle box item 36 Equine, to a 19Across 38 Odds partner 39 Like most codgers 40 Long-haul rig 41 Postal postings 42 Instrument Bob Dylan was once booed for playing 46 Gold medalist, vis-à-vis competitors 47 Egyptian snakes 48 “Comin’ right up” 51 Part of a blind 52 “Unbelievable!”

55 Whopper junior?

56 Race decided by a camera, or what the start of 17-, 26- or 42Across literally is 59 Seasonal malady 60 Crowbar, essentially 61 How objects are seen through a mist 62 “Is it soup __?”

63 Skip the announcement, invitations, etc.

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DOWN 1 Payroll tax acronym 2 Teen favorite 3 Totally absorbed 4 Hardly outgoing 5 Line on a tugboat 6 Showy to a fault 7 “What __ God wrought?”

8 Prefix with verse 9 Game with tiny hotels 10 Volunteers (for) 11 Penne relative 12 Skin So Soft maker 13 Townshend of The Who 18 Mob disorder 23 Was in front 24 Benedict I, e.g.

25 Affirmative votes 26 Oar 27 Large crowd 28 Emotionally expressive, as poetry 29 Avis __ Car 30 Tell the waiter what you want 31 Avoid flunking 32 Gin fizz flavoring 36 __ Bernardi, who played Tevye on Broadway

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37 Fail to mention 38 Diner sign 40 Church topper 41 Scary beach current 43 TV network with an eye logo 44 In great numbers 45 “Wild Blue Yonder” mil. group 48 Far from certain

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Gemini (May 21-June 21) There’s a lot of energy in the air. Manage it well and your productivity will be off the charts. Get ready for more. Take an active role in your environment.

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How To Play: Each row must contain the numbers 1 to 9; each column must contain the numbers 1 to 9: and each set of boxes must contain the numbers 1 to 9.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Your growing expertise is attracting attention. Ignore this, and plow on. Minimize distractions to focus on getting the job done. This leads to success.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) Clean up after your creative bursts of expression. Old ideas come into renewed prominence. Limitations ease. A dream is close to reality.

Endings prompt new beginnings.

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Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Get clear about finances. Do the paperwork. A good suggestion from an unlikely source leads to a profitable venture. Social networking pays (in more ways than one).

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Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Get serious about your strategy (but not too serious). Your typical sense of adaptability gets special appreciation now. Slow down to contemplate from a different perspective.

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Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) A whole world of possibilities await. Choose the ones that light you up, for yourself and others. There’s no time for holding grudges. Dive into action wholeheartedly.

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Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) You’re learning to be successful.

Continue reinventing yourself. Provide well for family.

Love is the important thing. Be patient with someone who isn’t.

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Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) A creative challenge launched now could be quite lucrative. Your learning abilities are on the rise. Study hard while you play, but remember: no pain, no gain.

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Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) It’s time to act on the lessons you’ve learned in the past. Your family is there for you when you need them. Move quickly. You’ve set up all the pieces.

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Cancer (June 22-July 22) You’re lucky in love today.

Home, friends and family delight. Do your inventory and pay bills, and then reward yourself by sharing quality time.

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Taurus (April 20-May 20) Perfection’s possible through collaboration. Explore the idea of new partnerships, and be open to a surprising turn of events. Set down strong roots.

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Aries (March 21-April 19) If you follow the instructions (and your instincts) carefully, you succeed on your first attempt. Use imagination. Focus on love, and give it away.

It comes back ten-fold.

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49 River through Egypt 50 Be contiguous with 51 Aerobics accessory 52 Spineless one 53 Norway’s capital 54 __ and wherefores 57 Lacto-__ vegetarian 58 Put the kibosh on

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SPORTS

October 26, 2011

CAMILLE TARAZON / Daily Titan Sophomore midfielder Kishi Smith has been a key player for the women’s soccer team all season. The Titans are now eliminated from postseason title contention. The team has loads of talents, but has had trouble putting the ball in the back of the net all season long.

Soccer can’t find results

The women’s soccer team is deep with talent, but hasn’t been able to make noise in the Big West this season, and is now eliminated VAN JOHNSTONE Daily Titan

We all know and love the women’s soccer team here at Cal State Fullerton. They fly around the field, make plays and score goals. They have fun doing it and have a general team chemistry that goes along with most championship teams.

So why are Titans 7-8-3 overall and only 2-4-1 in Big West play? As the season draws to an end the Titans still have a lot to play for, but there are several trends the Titans need to try and correct before they can get back to their winning ways.

Any spectator can see that the

women’s soccer team has a lot of talent, but unfortunately it hasn’t always translated into wins.

Soccer is one of those rare sports where a team can dominate the entire game and still lose. This seems to be the case all too often with the women’s soccer team as they fire off shots on opposing goalkeepers but sparingly score.

In seven Big West conference games, the Titans have only scored more than one goal once. But this is not due to lack of shooting. During that time the Titans have outshot their opponents in nearly every match.

But as many soccer fans know,

finding the back of the net proves to be much more difficult than it seems.

“Simply, we can’t score. Every aspect of our game is great besides that,” said midfielder Kishi Smith.

“We lead the league in shots and third in goals against, and yet we’re not winning due to a lack of finishing.”

Capitalizing on scoring opportunities is crucial in any sport. Sometimes the opposing goal keeper is just hot and saves everything that comes his or her way.

Quality shots are what the Titans need, and they have the skill and talent to do it.

Soccer games are divided into two 45-minute halves with two 15-minute overtimes if needed. The Titans have been going the distance in more than half of their games this season.

So far this season the Titans have played in a school-record 10 overtime games. Of those 10, five have gone into double overtime. The Titans are only 3-4-3 when going into extra time.

With so many overtime games, fans have to wonder if the extra playing time is taking a toll on the players.

“I don’t think it’s us getting tired, I think it’s more so us not focusing on the last aspect of our game,” Smith said.

Allowing late goals have been killing the Titans all year. After dominating for most of their games, the Titans have been giving up several late goals for a loss or a tie.

This may be due simply to the sheer amount of time the Titans are on the field. When a team is playing over 110 minutes of soccer every time they take the field, it has a slow effect on the team.

No doubt the Titans are in great physical shape, but playing for that amount of time has to be mentally tiring.

This could explain the late goals given up by the Titans in overtime games.

“We are really a fit team, so it’s not taking a toll on us physically,” said forward Janali West. “The problem is, mentally we lose our killer instinct, which we need to put teams away.”

The Titans’ last two conference games are away at Pacific and UC Davis.

The Titans have struggled this year on the road but look for stars Anne Marie Tangorra, West and Smith to right the ship going into next season.

NCAA continues making money

The student-athletes are the ones being exhausted, working hard in class and also in their sport PATRICK CORBET Daily Titan

Last year, CBS along with Turner Sports signed a deal with the NCAA to broadcast the NCAA men’s basketball tournament. The total haul for the NCAA? About $11 billion over 14 seasons.

The six BCS conferences rake in over a billion dollars annually with television contracts, and this is before conferences such as the Pac-12 and SEC add their own rumored networks into the mix.

John Calipari, the men’s basketball coach at the University of Kentucky, earns $4 million a year to guide Big Blue. Alabama football Head Coach Nick Saban pulled in just under $6 million for the 2010 season.

College sports have become an enormous business and everyone is cashing in.

That is, everyone except the players.

Earlier this year, the National College Players Association, a collegiate athlete advocacy group, released The Price of Poverty in Big-Time College Sport, a report on student-athletes and their economic struggles.

According to the report, the average studentathlete with a “full” scholarship paid $3,222 in out-of-pocket educational expenses. Meanwhile, the average fair market value for the football players in the Football Subdivision, which is composed of the six-power conferences along with five mid-major conferences and four independent

schools, is $121,048, according to the NCPA. Basketball players from the same schools were valued at $265,027.

The NCAA is taking steps toward closing the scholarship shortfall. NCAA President Mark Emmert told the Knight Commission on Intercollegiate Sports he supports a proposal that would increase aid for student-athletes by $2,000. He also stated he would ask the NCAA board to permit colleges and universities to offer multiyear grants instead of the current one-year system in place.

These are steps in the right direction. Athletes should not have to worry about making ends meet. They should not have to worry about covering the costs of books and parking fees while the institutions they attend reap millions off their talents. They should not have to worry about whether they will be able to finish their degree if they suffer a career-ending injury.

But it’s not enough.

The student-athletes know this. A petition began circulating amongst the football and basketball players at Arizona, Georgia Tech, Kentucky, Purdue and UCLA which calls for the NCAA to adopt certain reforms.

The petition calls for an increase of approximately $3,200 per year in scholarships to close the gap between a full scholarship and the actual cost of attending school. It also calls for a guarantee student-athletes will not have to pay for sports-related medical expenses and prohibit

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permanently injured players from losing their scholarships.

However, the part of the petition that jumps off the page has to be the idea of an “educational lockbox.” The players have taken a page right out of Al Gore’s playbook.

The petition calls for a portion of the rising television revenues to be put in a trust fund that is divided evenly amongst all FBS football and basketball players. The money would be made available to the players if they graduate and abide by NCAA rules, or provide them the means to pursue their undergraduate degree if their eligibility expires.

Many will view this as “pay for play,” but it would change the landscape of major college sports forever. It would decrease violations, as players would have incentive to play by the rules. It would increase graduation rates, as players would lose out on their “graduation bonus” if they did not finish their degree.

We need to stop pretending college sports are about the student-athlete. Everyone gets paid, except the athletes. Not only does the NCAA and its members make millions of dollars annually, they also prohibit their student-athletes from taking advantage of their commercial appeal financially.

College sports are big-time business. It’s time to let the student-athletes reap some of the benefits.

M. SOCCER: One game at a time

CAMILLE TARAZON / Daily Titan Sophomore midfielder Ritchie Gonzalez will be a major reason the Titans find success the rest of the season. He was unable to play last game, but should be good to go Wednesday.

...Continued from page 1 The Titans battled against a really good UC Irvine team that has been the most consistent in the Big West and took them all the way to overtime, despite missing sophomore midfielder Ritchie Gonzalez. The winless streak was their lowest point of the season and it’s time to look past it. The win to Cal Poly a week ago was the Titans in their best form and need to feed off that victory.

The makeover needs to stay The match Wednesday will be the third time the new lineup plays together. The whole team is affected from the defense up to the forwards. The backline shift has moved up junior defender Mario Alvarez in the midfield and has shifted junior Oscar Aguero as an attacking midfielder, pairing up with junior forward Jameson Campbell. Since the move, the Titans have gone 1-1-1 after going winless in the previous five.

Stopping Pizarro UCR’s Cesar Diaz Pizarro is the most dangerous man on the field, scoring seven goals in the season, including a game-winner against

UCSB Saturday. The backline will have a difficult task Wednesday trying to contain him. The Titans have had success in the past containing good forwards, notably Cal State Bakersfield’s Gyasi Zardes.

Cash in on opportunities Goals have become a rarity for the Titans. They’ve scored a total of three in the last seven games after scoring 18 in their first eight matches. Having Aguero up top and Alvarez on the wing pushing forward has created more opportunities for CSUF. It’s time to turn those opportunities into goals. Riverside has shown its vulnerability this season, allowing five goals each to UCI and Cal Poly.

One game at a time It’s one of the most overused phrases in sports but if it ever had to be used, now would be the perfect time for the Titans. They can’t afford a loss these next four games, a tie would get them close, but wins will ultimately give them the surge they need. It’s a difficult task, but if CSUF focuses on one team at a time, it is achievable.

The only thing the Titans should be focusing on is UC Riverside Wednesday night. Nothing else.

CSUF men’s basketball team’s blue-and-white scrimmage

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Saturday was the 10th annual Blue and White Scrimmage.

Bob Burton in his ninth year as CSUF men’s basketball head coach takes his athletic squad into the season, picked fourth in the conference by Big West media.

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