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Vol. 88 Issue 36

November 3, 2010

Fullerton mayor

elected to city council In a close race, Don Bankhead is re-elected for the 2010-11 term See CITY COUNCIL, page 2

Pollak Library studio

home to OC Insight program

A look into the creation of Cal State Fullerton’s own public-affairs television program See OC INSIGHT, page 5

WHAT’S INSIDE OPINION Cous’ I Said So: Stewart and Colbert ........................................4 FEATURES A guide to the November Fullerton Art Walk ........................................5 SPORTS The Campus Huddle: BCS politics ........................................8

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Local Results Mayor and retired police chief took race for two long-term seats on Fullerton City Council

City Council: Don Bankhead

21 %

City Council: Patrick McKinley

18 %

Retired police chief and USC alumnus, has been a Fullerton resident for 16 years. *As of Midnight

CA Prop. Results Tax and budget passes while marijuana and environmental propositions shut down

PASS FAIL FAIL

Jerry Brown and Barbara Boxer take the win for Democrats in 2010 midterm election

Republican gubernatorial candidate Meg Whitman concedes to Jerry Brown

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Former Fullerton Police Captain, endorsed by Congressman Ed Royce.

PASS

WINNERS & LOSERS

Proposition 22 Tax revenue use

Proposition 25 Budget vote ratio

Proposition 19 Marijuana sale

Proposition 23 Pollution laws

Californians cheered on as they brought back veteran Democrats, reelecting Sen. Barbara Boxer and Attorney General Jerry Brown. Brown, who had been California’s governor from 1975 to 1983, will return to Sacramento for his third term after defeating Republican billionaire and former eBay Inc. CEO, Meg Whitman. The gubernatorial race was one of the most expensive races in American history, with Whitman surpassing New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s record election, spending at least $142 million of her own money in winning the GOP nomination. The nasty race between parties resulted in dirty television advertisements and a back-lash between candidates. In the end, the people chose and stuck to the familiar and welcomed back Brown as the state’s governor. A festive mood filled Studio C of the Hollywood Ballroom at the Renaissance-Hollywood Hotel in Los Angeles Tuesday, for the Los Angeles Democratic Party election night viewing party. The event included guests such as State Controller John Chiang, Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis, Speaker John A. Perez and Sen. Barbara Boxer. Eric Bauman, Los Angeles Democratic Party chair, was the MC for the evening and kicked off the nights events by addressing the filled ballroom. “California remains deep and blue,” Bauman said. “I want to say to each and every one of you, we are the beacon for progressive Democrats

everywhere. Let me welcome you all here to a great celebration we are going to have tonight.” Shortly after Bauman finished his welcome, the attendees erupted with applause when the large televisions at the front of the ballroom displayed a projection that Boxer would retain her seat for a fourth consecutive term. “I am really happy with the event,” Travis Clarke, 23, a Northridge resident said. “I am very excited to hear Barbara Boxer speak.” Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa roused the crowd with congratulatory remarks for both Boxer and future California Gov. Jerry Brown. See BROWN, page 3

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Meg Whitman, Republican gubernatorial candidate for the state of California, lost Tuesday night to her Democratic opponent and former Attorney General, Jerry Brown. Whitman held her final convention at the Hilton Hotel in Universal City, Calif. The later the night got, the higher the number of press and supporters grew, crowding the ballroom. Every space available was filled with poppy flower posters and “Meg 2010” rally sticks. Whitman, former CEO of eBay

Inc., spent a record $141.5 million from her personal funds as well as an estimated $20 million in contributions from voters. Throughout the campaign, the majority of Whitman’s spending resided in television advertisements in which she slandered and hammered Brown’s past, present and future political actions. Concerning education, which as of late has suffered, Whitman could not ignore student worries. Continual tuition increases over the past two years have hit the students of California, and more specifically, Cal State Universities. See WHITMAN, page 3

Courtesy of MCT

California Senate Democratic incumbent Barbara Boxer keeps her Senate seat in Washington

Barbara Boxer

51 %

Carly Fiorina

43 %

*As of Midnight

Working the polls on campus Workers at the Golleher Alumni House help students cast their votes KATIE EVANS Daily Titan

MARK SAMALA / Daily Titan Republican candidate Meg Whitman concedes at the gubernatorial midterm election and bids farewell to her supporters.

Nestled comfortably on the edge of the Cal State Fullerton campus is the humble Golleher Alumni House. The Spanish colonial-style home is concealed behind stucco walls coated in vines meeting at an archway. Yesterday, the gates were wide open with “Vote” signs plastering the walls, arrows all pointing to the doors ajar within. One of 45 polling places in Fullerton this midterm election, the Alumni House was the only one on campus, welcoming students and staff to cast their ballots throughout the day. “We’re having a great turnout today,” said Art Wickersham, a clerk at the polling station. See POLLING, page 6

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NEWS

November 3, 2010

IN OTHER NEWS

INTERNATIONAL

Man in Zimbabwe devoured by lions while showering ZIMBABWE — A Zimbabwean man was devoured by a pride of lions while taking a shower in a camp in the north of the country, a conservation body said Tuesday. The man was attacked by the lions while using an outside shower at a fishing camp near Mana Pools National Park in the north of the country, Johnny Rodrigues, chairman of the Zimbabwean Conservation Task Force said. Mana Pools is on the Zambezi River. The area is popular with hunting and fishing enthusiasts, most of whom stay in basic camps, with little protection against attack by wild animals.

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TSA to overhaul screening methods after bomb plot WASHINGTON — Scrambling to plug holes in cargo security revealed by the mail-bomb plot in Yemen, the Transportation Security Administration announced Tuesday it was planning an overhaul of its passenger and cargo screening methods. Top Homeland Security officials met during the weekend to decide how best to shore up the cargo vulnerability and identify remaining gaps in security. TSA Director John Pistole, in a speech in Germany, said he would like to see more advanced screening technology, better information sharing, more flexible search procedures that can adapt to a particular threat, and less emphasis on “cookie cutter” approaches, like the systemwide limits on liquids in carry-on luggage.

STATE San Diego men charged with aiding Somali terror group SAN DIEGO — Three San Diego residents have been indicted on charges of conspiring to provide money to a terrorist group in Somalia that uses murder, beheadings and bombings, the U.S. attorney’s office announced Tuesday. The three are charged with aiding Al Shabab, listed by the State Department as a group pledged to use terror and intimidation to undermine Somalia’s weak transitional government. All three men are in custody. Charged are Basaaly Saeed Moalin, 33, Mohamed Mohamed Mohamud, 38, and Issa Doreh, 54. Al Shabab has claimed responsibility for a bombing that killed 76 people in Uganda who were watching a telecast of a World Cup soccer match. Included in the dead was an American aid worker.

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JOHNNY LE / Daily Titan Above: Democratic Rep. Loretta Sanchez cast her vote at Santiago Elementary School in Santa Ana. She requested to cast her vote on a paper ballot. Below: Republican opponent Van Tran sat at his headquarters in Garden Grove as volunteers made last-minute calls to increase voter turnout and support.

A victory for Sanchez Loretta Sanchez wins the Congressional seat in tight midterm race MICHELLE WIEBACH Daily Titan

In one of the closest races in California, Democratic Rep. Loretta Sanchez held her seat, beating Republican opponent Van Tran. Sanchez had a 51 percent over Tran’s 42 percent as of midnight. As a tight race between the two candidates, results were prolonged until votes were fully counted. Earlier in the race, Tran and Sanchez were once tied. The candidates aimed to appeal to both the Latino and Vietnamese communities in the 47th District. Earlier, Sanchez voted in her district in Santa Ana, where she was bombarded by reporters eager to ask the incumbent congresswoman about her feelings on the election. “This is an important election,” Sanchez said as she stood in line to cast her ballot, the old-fashioned way—on paper. Sanchez, who was dressed in a red skirt suit, felt confident about the election results. “I’ve won whenever I’ve worn red,” Sanchez said. Sanchez said that typically, Republicans send in more absentee ballots but this election has seen that more Democrats are sending in absentee ballots. After her radio scandal over the Vietnamese community and Republican opponent Tran, Sanchez said that she enjoys working with the Vietnamese community and is interested in going back to Congress because she believes that she is well informed on issues like the health care-bill. “The Vietnamese community will be with us when all is said and done,” Sanchez said. Sanchez, who was confident on winning the election, said that she has experience and a lot of Republican friends. “Look, everyone is here, every-

one is watching what is going to happen in the 47th District,” Sanchez said. “This is the moment when the Latino community can say, ‘We want immigration reform and we will send Loretta Sanchez to Congress to do this.’” Sanchez mentioned the Arizona bill, which tackles the immigration law and is feared by many in the Latino community as a possible slippery-slope into tougher rules on immigration. “I’ve been working really hard for 14 years on immigration reform. Everyone knows that,” Sanchez said. “But the lies that my opponents have said, especially Van Tran, are not in favor of immigration reform.” In regards to the gubernatorial candidates for California governor, Sanchez was confident on who would win. “Yes, Jerry Brown is going to win, of course,” Sanchez said. “We’ve seen the polls.” Sanchez also took a few hits at Tran. “He has yet to, in this entire campaign, talk about one job he has created,” Sanchez said. Sanchez spoke about all the money the Republican party spent on the campaign race, saying that the Republicans are trying to buy Congress. She stressed that she has been in Congress before and that she knows what’s best for her district. One voter said that even though he primarily votes Republican, he decided to vote for Sanchez. “If the Latinos vote, the people that really recognize the importance of this election are going to win,” Sanchez said. Assemblyman Van Tran also encouraged his community to vote and support him in the election. “I’m feeling good,” Tran said. “I think we’re going to take the seat. I’ve been tracking the absentee ballots very closely.” Tran commented on the close race between him and Sanchez. “The issue at the end of the day is literally a referendum on on her job performance after 14 years,” Tran said. “She’s the incumbent and she is going to have to answer to the voters on whether she did a

good job or not.” Tran was with supporters at his office in Garden Grove and had volunteers make phone calls urging people to support Tran. David Stilwell, Fountain Valley, made phone calls and left messages supporting Tran. Although Stilwell is not in Tran’s district, he still supports him. Tran believes that if he becomes the congressional representative he can help restore higher education. As a UC graduate himself, Tran said that he understands what students are going through and that he is fully aware and sensitive to the constant tuition increase. “I think we need to audit the administration and see what the management and administrative staff are doing,” Tran said. “(See) what kind of resources they are

Fullerton City Council FRANCINE RIOS Daily Titan

With 5,777 votes, Mayor Don Bankhead took one of two long-term seats open on the Fullerton City Council in yesterday’s election. Bankhead, who was the only incumbent candidate for this election, is a former Fullerton Police captain. As of 12:30 a.m., retired Police Chief Patrick McKinley took the second long-term seat, with 5,127 votes. He closely defeated Doug Chafee by 0.1 percent. Bankhead and McKinley beat out six other candidates for the two longterm seats, including Cal State Fullerton Professor Jesse La Tour, who received 7.9 percent of the total votes. Meanwhile, Fullerton Planning Commissioner Bruce Whitaker took

the single open seat for short-term city council member, with 5,465 votes. Whitaker defeated Ronald Chi, Aaron Gregg and Tony Fonte for the spot. McKinley and Bankhead will serve for four years, while Whitaker’s service will only last for two. Measure M was overwhelmingly approved by 80.3 percent of voters. With its enactment, Measure M will require a four-year gap for any three-term council member who has served consecutively before they can run for another term. However, this will not apply to council members in office prior to this election, allowing them 12 extra years, according to the OC Register. By the numbers, 428,440 voters appeared at the City of Fullerton election, reported as of 11:40 p.m. by SmartVoter.org, a website run by the League of Women Voters of California Education Fund.

getting and are they allocating enough of their funding to the classrooms and to the students and why we have the shortage and take it off of the backs of students.” The close race tested both candidates, in the end, the one winner was the one people believed could do the job.

DTSHORTHAND Ecstasy pills seized at CSUF Two men were arrested Wednesday in a Cal State Fullerton parking lot following an ecstasy bust. According to the Daily Pilot, Laguna Beach police officers posed as potential buyers of the drugs and arranged a meeting at CSUF at 9 p.m. Authorities arrested Gee Kim, 21 and Dennis Oh, 21, and seized 5,000 pills out of Kim’s vehicle and off one of the suspects, according to ABC 7. The pills have an estimated street value of $50,000. According to the Daily Pilot, this marks the second large-scale ecstasy bust made by Laguna Beach police. In April, detectives arrested Carolyn Kim for possession of 2,000 ecstasy pills with intent to sell. Although there are no familial ties, evidence shows that the two Kims know each other. According to a press release given to the Daily Pilot, ecstasy, a controlled substance that is commonly abused at rave parties, is a central nervous system stimulant that causes symptoms similar to those caused by methamphetamines. Brief by Chris Potrykus

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LUCIO VILLA / Daily Titan Sen. Barbara Boxer addresses hundreds of supporters and promises them that she will continue to fight for the people of California no matter their race, gender or political party. Boxer promised to fight for an end to “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” immigration reform and gay marriage.

BOXER: DEMOCRATS CELEBRATE MULTIPLE CALIFORNIA VICTORIES EARLY ... Continued from page 1 “They say money can’t buy me love,” Villaraigosa said. “Apparently it can’t buy an election either.” The mayor thanked volunteers who worked hard by knocking on doors and making phone calls to encourage and inform voters of the election. With news that the democrats lost their majority in the House, attendees had mixed reactions to the election results. “It’s upsetting that democrats lost the house, but statewide it is pretty exciting; I am pretty upbeat about it,” said Dylan Gaul-Sanchez, 18, a student at San Francisco State. “Overall it is a great event, really good turnout, everyone is in a good mood, and it’s a nice setting.” However, there was still a great deal of optimism for California politics, as well as Sen. Barbara Boxer. “The bad news is that the other side has taken over the House,”

said Rep. Diane Watson. “The good news is that we are sending Barbara Boxer back to the senate to fight for all of us.” Attendees watched and cheered as Governor-Elect Jerry Brown gave his victory speech in Oakland while waiting for Barbara Boxer to address them with her own victory speech. At 11:15 p.m., Sen. Boxer began walking through the crowd of supporters toward the podium to give her victory speech. “We just pulled out to a several point lead, and that’s before L.A. is in,” Boxer said. “I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for this victory, after the toughest and roughest campaign of my life.” Boxer officially congratulated Governor-Elect Jerry Brown on his victory over Meg Whitman. “Tonight we all came together, and we have a new governor - Jerry Brown,” Boxer said. “I wanted him to win so badly.”

LUCIO VILLA / Daily Titan Re-elected California Sen. Barbara Boxer thanks applauding attendees for their support throughout her campaign for a fourth term in the Senate at the Renaissance Hollywood Hotel.

WHITMAN: CONCEDES TO BROWN AFTER DELAY ... Continued from page 1 Cal State Fullerton received a 5-percent increase in tuition, and it will continue to increase in the succeeding semesters. This issue of education was a key topic and was addressed relentlessly throughout Whitman and Browns’ campaigns. Regarding this dilemma that has plagued the education system and has been felt by the students of CSUF, Whitman promised to invest $1 billion into the UC and the CSUs. This monetary assistance to the public universities, Whitman proposed, would come from her welfare savings and various other budgetary reforms. On all other issues, Whitman leaned to the right as her party expected of her, but played on a new angle—the angle of business. In classic Calvin Coolidge style, encouraging ideals as the “business of America is business,” but with slightly different word play, Whitman pushed upon voters that what California needed was a little business management. Polls depicted days prior and on Tuesday that Brown was edging his way away from Whitman, and the polls were correct. Sharon Runner, former California state Assembly member, took Contact Us at news@dailytitan.com

the stage first with her husband George Runner, a state senator, to address the crowd. They did not admit defeat. “It is a historic night that a woman, especially a Republican woman, has come this close to becoming governor of California,” Sharon said. As early as 9 p.m., the Los Angeles Times and CNN projected Brown as the winner. Yet, when former Gov. Pete Wilson took the stage at 10 p.m., he refused to admit defeat and instead pumped up the crowd. “News outlets are projecting that the difference right now (between Brown and Whitman) is 89,000 votes, which is not nearly enough,” Wilson said. “It will be another long night, but I expect it to end in victory.” Regardless of Whitman’s stance on education, new ideas of leading California and willingness to be the fresh face in California politics, students and Californians chose a different path. “Thank you for being a part of this cause to fix California,” Whitman said. “I gave it my all and so did you. I have just called GovernorElect Brown to wish him well and it looks like the results are in, and it is time now for Californians to unite.”

MARK SAMALA / Daily Titan Meg Whitman addresses her supporters and shares a few words after her defeat. dailytitan.com/news

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OPINION

November 3, 2010

The

Cous I Said So

Dating

Game

Breaking up is hard to do

America’s No. 1 news team

KEITH COUSINS Daily Titan

America is a beautiful place – land of the free, home of the brave, purple mountains majesty and fruited plains. But enough of the hippy talk. America is also a very wacky place – comedy can be found nearly everywhere. There is no better place to look for a good laugh than politics. There are no two better men at finding the humor in politics than Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert. While The Daily Show and The Colbert Report are providing Americans everywhere with a daily dose of comedy, they are also some of the best in the business at highlighting the absurdity that is the American political system. Case in point: Saturday’s Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear. Hosted by both Stewart and Colbert, the event brought out what the two do best on their individual shows – poke fun at both sides of the aisle. Attendance at the rally was around a hundred thousand – making it impossible to deny the power of these two comedians.

If there is any doubt of that, just look at the fact that many media outlets, including The Associated Press and National Public Radio, barred their employees from attending the rally on personal time for fear that it would make the organizations seem biased. It’s the existing bias in the media that the two programs, and the rally itself, often expose for comedic purposes that make the shows not only entertaining but vital to the American people. Routinely, The Daily Show uses clips from Fox News and CNN to show just how biased these “news” programs are. “The press can hold its magnifying glass up to our problems, bringing them into focus, illuminating issues heretofore unseen,” Stewart said as he closed the rally. “Or they can use that magnifying glass to light ants on fire, and then perhaps host a week of shows on the ‘dangerous, unexpected flaming-ants epidemic!’ If we amplify everything, we hear nothing.” Yes, Stewart and Colbert do the same thing. They amplify the ridiculousness of politics and the media that so poorly covers it. But without them, we would not have anyone to call these people out. We would still have media that plays to conflict rather than information without fearing what the two comedians will do to them every night. Tune in folks. Watch these shows along with the more “traditional” news programs. It will not only enlighten you about the absurdity of politics, it will make you take everything you hear in the media with a grain of salt. Seriously, stop reading this right now and watch.

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Workin’ for voters ELLIOT COOK Daily Titan

Working at an election polling place is tough. Having done it for the last three elections, I know how difficult it is to work and run. The hardest part has to be waking up at 5 a.m. to get to the polling place. Being the lead inspector of a polling site means you have to set up the night before, drive to Santa Ana and get all the equipment, and fill out tons of paperwork. With the day beginning at 5 a.m., there’s a lot to get done before the people start pouring in at 7 a.m. The first thing we do is put out the American flags and polling signs. The clerks who will be signing in the people usually show up at 6 a.m. With everything set up from the night before, we can just sit and wait until polling opens. The best part of working an election is the people that come in. There are some characters, to say the least. There are usually only a handful of voters that look college-aged. Most

of the voters that come in are older people, in the 40-plus category. The first voter that comes in has to sign a paper that shows we haven’t had a voter yet. This has always been an older man every time. He prides himself in being the first voter, and knows he has to sign the paper. The worst part is taking everything down at the end of the night. Taking down six huge computers and packing them away is definitely a hassle. Then there are always the people who come in to ask for the results. It’s usually the people that are running for local offices, but it’s annoying when we are trying to get out of there as soon as possible. After finally taking everything down, I take the results and equipment back to Santa Ana. Even though we do volunteer, people don’t realize that we get paid. I make about $150 for the day, but I also have to go to a training class. Overall, it’s a fun experience and I enjoy helping in the voting process. I wish there were more young people that would be willing to help out as it is an experience everyone should enjoy once.

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Is love enough? I always thought the answer was “yes” – I didn’t understand how people could break-up if they still loved each other. While I still don’t know the definitive answer, I now see why varying dynamics exist in answer to this question. The most common reason couples break-up despite still being in love is probably because one partner may love his or her partner but thinks they don’t work well as a couple. Sometimes it’s worth trying to change things to make the relationship work, but break-ups usually occur as the result of things taking too long to change, or after the realization that things will never change. When a couple is still in love, the most heart-wrenching factor of the break-up is the memory bank of good times. Although it might seem impossible immediately post break-up, it’s essential to make the transition from being sad over the memories to treasuring and appreci-

ating them. Whether you were in love with your ex for four months or four years, it’ll be hard to wean yourself from the good times. Sometimes, I think love is enough, but you need a break from it. Everyone has faults and it’s inevitable that these faults will stir up bad love and emotions. If you’re with your significant other every day, you might witness these faults too often, which could cause a strain to your relationship. You might find yourself still in love with your partner but wanting to leave the relationship because you can’t take the strain anymore. So take a break. This doesn’t have to be messy with technical stipulations (think Ross and Rachel from Friends). It’s impossible to think clearly about your partner when he or she is always with you because their constant presence clouds your thoughts. Maybe you’ll decide it’s best to stay apart, or perhaps you’ll love your partner even more when you start spending more time together again. You’ll never know if you don’t give yourselves this option. I’d like to be an optimist and believe love is always enough. But then I remember unless you and your partner broke up for a horrendous reason, like cheating, you’ll always love your significant other when you break-up. When deciding if love is enough, remember time heals everything. But you ultimately need to decide whether you’d like to take time to heal post break-up, or take time to work on your relationship. Decide which is worth it and which will most likely have the best outcome.

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RACHEL SALAS / Daily Titan The staff of OC Insight spend a great amount of time editing each episode in the basement of Pollak Library. Organized by Cal State Fullerton broadcast students, OC Insight is a 30-minute long show which is produced by CSUF students, staff and KCET professionals, among others.

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In the basement below the Pollak Library lives an entire world unknown to most students. Sound boards and studio lights come to life, while microphone checks and face makeup is applied. Cues from producers and students with ear pieces scurry around the television and production studio, home to Cal State Fullerton’s own television program, OC Insight.

OC Insight is a public-affairs television program that is shot and produced on campus, and airs on KCET Orange, the digital channel subset of KCET Los Angeles, an affiliate of Public Broadcasting Service. During each episode, Roger Cooper hosts the program which features a panel of experts who discuss important topics and their effects on Orange County. The program is part of a relationship that CSUF established three years ago with KCET, where the university helps the renowned sta-

tion by producing localized programs. In return, the partnership provides educational academic experiences for CSUF broadcast students, to showcase significant roles in broadcast media. Brent Foster, assistant professor of Communications and producer of OC Insight has played a vital role in the creation of the 30-minute program. “You’re actually talking to the creator,” Foster said. “I don’t take full credit for it all, but there was a nucleus of us that sparked and gen-

erated the program.” practicing and happy to be here,” OC Insight focuses on issues rel- Schowengerdt said. “I was workevant to Orange County and the ing with camera operators who are university. A program development students, and they were trying really committee made up of members hard at practicing and delivering. of the Public Affairs division of the It’s really nice to work with young university, along with professor Fos- people who really care.” ter, brainstorm topics important to OC Insight is produced by faculOrange County ty, staff, outside and CSUF. vendors, proIt’s quite an “When there’s fessionals from an initiative goKCET and stuorchestration that ing on on camdents. comes together to pus that impacts “I’ve been form one team, from all Orange County around a lot of or Southern Calidifferent prowalks. fornia in general, ductions so I’m - Brent Foster we pursue those able to give the OC Insight Producer interests first, but students some it’s not always a guidance and campus-related topic,” Foster said. information as to how to break into CSUF broadcast students have the business,” said Ken Meza, a tapstruck gold with the opportunity to ing engineer. work alongside seasoned profession“It’s quite an orchestration that als. One of OC Insight’s directors, comes together to form one team, Greg Schowengerdt has been in the from all walks. You don’t find that industry for over 20 years and has very often on a college campus,” directed projects such as the Tavis Foster said. “It’s a mentoring opSmiley Show on PBS. portunity so faculty can work and “I really like the students’ energy. learn, and so students can see that In the television business, people the faculty have merits and are able get jaded fast and get a little cranky. to build networks.” When you’re young and you always The growing program is consee those cranky people you think, tracted to produce 12 episodes a I’ll never be like that. Then sure year. The taping is divided into six enough, you’re thinking, why is this episodes per semester, when the unirunning so long, and when is lunch? versity is able to produce a signifiYou get cranky yourself, and it’s re- cant amount of people to run the ally nice to be with students who are show. Production occurs during the

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summer. With KCET Los Angeles’ recent split from PBS, announced Oct. 8, the future of OC Insight could be affected in a positive way. The program may be allotted more airtime because KCET will need additional content to take the place of lost PBS programming. The split is scheduled for Jan. 1. The cause of the dispute stems from a disagreement over paying an annual $7 million programming fee to broadcast shows such as PBS News Hour, Antiques Roadshow, Sesame Street and others. According to the Los Angeles Times, due to past fundraising success, KCET’s PBS membership dues were raised and fixed at a price that the station could no longer afford to meet. None of the proposed alternatives by KCET, including lower dues, were accepted by PBS. Al Jerome, President of KCET, told The Associated Press that after four decades as the West Coast flagship PBS station, this is not a decision they made lightly. “At issue were KCET’s repeated requests that it be allowed to operate as a PBS member station without abiding by PBS policies and paying the corresponding dues,” PBS told The Associated Press. In a statement released by KCET, the station’s exit from PBS will make it the largest independent public television station in the U.S.

Art lovers to gather downtown The monthly Fullerton Art Walk arrives once again KAREN DICKINSON Daily Titan

This Friday, like a scavenger hunt, Downtown Fullerton will become the Fullerton Art Walk. Guests are invited to take a trip downtown to indulge in creative art exhibits, activities and free refreshments. Over 30 venues and art galleries will be present at the First Friday Art Walk in Downtown Fullerton from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Guests are provided with a map of the original art exhibits and where to go to see what seems the most interesting to them. New exhibits will be opening the night of the Art Walk and everyone and anyone is welcome to check them out. “It’s always a lot of fun. It’s nice to just check out the local art, have wine and cheese and go to the downtown shops,” said Mariah Robertson 22-year-old political science major. The monthly Art Walk has been popular in previous years because it brings so many people together that have one thing in commonthe love for art. There will be many items showcased throughout the evening such

as jewelry creations, paintings and photography, just to name a few. “I am from Germany and have never been to the Fullerton Art Walk but I love art so I think I will go check it out on Friday,” said Jana Krennmayer, a 20-year-old international business major. Fullerton Art Walk is the perfect time to admire the galleries, cafés and art of Fullerton all within walking distance as it provides opportunities to mingle with people. Venue owners and artists are looking forward to the art-loving crowd of all ages on Friday. “I am more than excited to go to the Art Walk because I love culture and flock to it every chance I get,” said Elizabeth Carrasco, 18-year-old sociology major.

Sneak peek of this month’s Art Walk 1) Drizzle Art- Elizabeth Designs is featuring Robert Holton’s “drizzle art.” They are also showcasing sterling silver creations by Gwen Fox. 2) Eclipse: Aligning in the Moment- Fullerton Museum is inviting guests to explore the Solar Eclipse through artist David Tirado in his exhibit, “Eclipse: Aligning in the Moment.” This exhibit will be accompanied by celestial talks. 3) Entitled Fire and Glass-A Biker’s Love of Glasswork Graves Gallery is presenting the opening of this new exhibit featuring Orange County artists like Kevin Bellwood, Cindy and Brian Rouze.

4) La Muerte y El Recuerdo en LatinoamericaHibbleton Gallery (moved to 223 W. Santa Fe Ave., next to Violet Hour Studio) is presenting this exhibit inspired by Latin American Day of the Dead celebrations, featuring art and photography by Albert Garcia, Oscar Garcia, Ian Bragg, Mike Myers, Jennifer Miller-Hernandez, Robert Shawn, Tod Imperato and Scott Lopez. 5) Button Cool- PÄS Gallery is presenting this exhibit of pin-back buttons. The grass-roots commercial art show is displaying the many uses, genres and geographical locale of buttons through the centuries. Guests can even make their own buttons. dailytitan.com/features

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POLLING: LOCAL POLL WORKERS ASSIST YOUNG VOTERS

JONATHAN GIBBY / Daily Titan Many young voters flocked to one of the many polling places found here in Fullerton.

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JONATHAN GIBBY / Daily Titan After class, students enter the gates of the Golleher Alumni House, the only on-campus polling place during each election, to cast their votes in the midterm election.

JONATHAN GIBBY / Daily Titan Voters get an “I Voted” sticker to wear proudly on their clothing after casting their ballots.

... Continued from page 1 “We’ve had probably 200 plus another 50 or 60 just coming in and dropping off vote-by-mail ballots,” said David Reger, coordinator at the station and retired teacher. “We’ve never been sitting around with nobody in here, which happens sometimes in May elections when all the students are gone.”

Despite waking up before 5 a.m. to set up the booths and the requirement to operate them all day, the staff and volunteers had a cheery disposition. “Long hours, rotten pay, but it’s nice being part of the democratic process and helping people to vote. To see a young person (say), ‘This is my first time to vote in an election!’ To see the pride in their faces, to be part of that is

kind of neat,” Reger said, with a laugh. “Even though I have to get up at 5 o’clock in the morning and I never get up at 5 o’clock!” Reger has been a poll worker off and on for 10 years and formerly held a station in his garage alongside his wife. Other workers were less seasoned. “We’ve been working here three years,” Wickersham said as his wife approached. “No, we have not. We weren’t here for Obama, we were the one after,” Judee Wickersham said in debate. “Seems like forever,” Art said. Judee nodded and both shared a chuckle. “It’s civic duty, wanting to do our part,” she said. “The interesting thing about the campus is that a lot of people are from different places and they all want to vote but they can’t vote here.” “Here’s a young man right now who really wants to vote,” Art beckoned to a student. “It’s the third time he’s been back, and he’s living in L.A. county but he can’t get back there to vote.” Shortly thereafter, Judee Wickersham realized that the student could

drive 10 minutes north on the freeway to Diamond Bar, part of Los Angeles county, to vote. She left to notify him. “We monitor that all the voters are registered and they’re in the right place. If they’re not, we send them where they need to go,” Art said. “If they’re disabled, if they can’t come in, then we take the form out to them. We just oversee the polling place.” To work in a polling place, one is almost expected have a friendly demeanor. Many become poll workers because they enjoy the chance to assist others in voting, not minding the hours or low pay. These are subjective requirements. Objectively, to work in a voting station, one must be a registered voter, United States citizen, at least 18 years old and free from parole or jail. One must also be free of bias or judgment. “No politics in the polling place. If someone walks in with a Meg Whitman T-shirt, they can’t stay. They have to go, take it off, turn it inside out,” Reger said. “Every once in a while, someone gets upset with you, but that’s life, and you move on.”

I remember it like it was this morning. I slipped into my car and drove. I knew where I was going but I did not know where I was headed. But, before I knew it, I was there. As I shut the car door, the pace of my heart quickened, the palms of my hands grew damp and adjusting my jacket served as an agent to calm my nerves. Upon approaching the door I found it was already open, as though they knew that had it been closed, my strength would have failed me and I would have fled. I approached the table and gave my name. She responded, “Oh yes, we have you on the list.” Relief, that the first step had passed without complications, swarmed over me. Now, for the next step, they placed it in my outstretched but timid hand. That would be my first brush with this experience that many go through as a right of passage in their time as a young adult. Later, it seems, this act becomes routine among individuals in society and those who have taken the jump become a part of an unwritten club,

a part of the system. However, despite my initial fears and thoughts of dissent, I thoroughly enjoyed the entire affair. No longer am I secluded, no, not at all. Rather than being ashamed of following the system, the routine, that women were for ages banned from even dreaming of, I found comfort and pride, that I did it. Appropriately I admit it was difficult ensuring that the line was drawn clearly, straight and matched with the correct spot. Yet, in my opinion, I got through the entire ordeal with flying colors. After exiting the station where I had committed the act, I walked up to the man, who proceeded to tell me to insert it in the box and I would be done. I tore off my receipt and slid it into the box. A smile crept across my face and I turned to exit through the same door through which I had entered. My mom was waiting, and asked, “So, how was it?” To which I responded, “It was great, quite empowering.” And that, well that was my experience, my trial and tribulation of casting my very first ballot in the 2010 midterm election in the state of California. As for who I voted for, well let’s just say a good girl never votes and tells.

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Courtesy of MCT TCU quarterback Andy Dalton dives for first-down yardage against Wyoming in Fort Worth, Texas where the Horned Frogs won 45-0.

The Campus Huddle... BCS politics

ALEX JAICH For the Daily Titan

It’s not like other crystal balls that are used by fortune tellers to look into the future. It’s the Coaches’ Trophy. Think of the Bowl Championship Series as today’s results in the government elections around the country, possible results are supported by polls. The BCS rankings are a few weeks in and the college regular season is a little less than a month away from ending. The voters have an idea who will make it through the primaries. Sorting through the candidates for the national title game we have college teams that are running on platforms just like politicians. The candidates include two teams from the Mountain West, Texas Christian University and Utah; they are independents who want a stake in the national title coming from a third party conference. The Utes and Horned Frogs have a debate on the football

field Saturday in Salt Lake City. The Pac-10 has a Green Party representative, the Oregon Ducks who are revolutionary in football philosophy with their dynamic spread attack. The Ducks manhandled a traditional power in USC on the road 53-32. The national title winner from last year, Alabama, is up for re-election. The Crimson Tide slipped up in the polls with that loss to South Carolina Oct. 9, but they continue to hit the campaign trail with another road test at Louisiana State University this weekend. Boise State is like the Libertarians. At one time, no one gave them respect, now voters in the country are respecting their brand of football. Lastly there is Auburn. Auburn is a party with a brilliant leader like John F. Kennedy or Abraham Lincoln. The Tigers’ leader is quarterback Cameron Newton, front-runner for the Heisman Trophy. Sure there are candidates from the Big 10 and Big 12 like Ohio State, Michigan State, Wisconsin, Oklahoma, Nebraska and Missouri, but the people want to know who is going to be running for president, not senator. So the country is in the later days of primaries, it’s Oregon, Utah or TCU, Alabama, and Auburn as the main candidates, and this is how it will turn out. Without a doubt, Oregon is going to win out; the Ducks’ offense is like a bad Chuck Norris joke. The numbers

Top 5 Most Probable Ballots for the BCS Game Oregon vs. Alabama Oregon vs. TCU Oregon vs. Auburn Oregon vs. Utah Oregon vs. Boise State

are mind-boggling and I see no sign of the Ducks messing up the rest of the way. TCU is a team that can get it done on the road, but Utah has the nation’s longest current home-game winning streak at 21. TCU has better athletes on both sides of the ball, but I like the Horned Frogs. Alabama, if focused, should go into the showdown with Auburn still with only one loss. It will be hosted by the Crimson Tide. Whoever wins the Alabama-Auburn game can go to the SEC title matchup and win it, and punch their ticket to the BCS title game. If Alabama loses at LSU and Auburn loses to Alabama, it’s up to TCU or Utah to go to the BCS game. Finally there is Boise State. The Broncos were the pipe dream I saw in the presidential candidate Ron Paul back in 2008, always a great story but his platform did not “look” as flashy as other candidates.

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Death at Notre Dame sparks lawsuit talks

tory by the choices of Rangers manager Ron Washington. The skipper made multiple questionable moves, including benching right fielder and designated hitter Vladimir Guerrero in game two after he cost Texas dearly on defense committing two errors in game one. When it came to bullpen management, he went overboard; when game two was still close, he neglected to bring in his best reliever—his closer, Neftali Feliz. But credit the Giants for timely hitting and their ability to capitalize on mistakes. They’re not a great offensive corpse, but the way they mashed their way through the first two games, it looked like they had the second coming of Murderer’s Row. The Giants simply outpitched the Rangers. Even when Lincecum didn’t have his A-stuff in game one, he kept the team in the game; in the clinching game five, he looked unstoppable. Matt Cain stepped up huge in the second game and threw up goose eggs while C.J. Wilson made few mistakes pitching with a blister on his throwing hand. Jonathan Sanchez didn’t look great in the lone game San Francisco lost, but Madison Bumgarner dazzled in his first World Series start, tossing eight shutout innings and allowing only three infield hits. It was a series for the ages when it came to the Giants’ starting rotation. Manager Bruce Bochy relied on his best relievers, like Brian Wilson, when the game was close, and when it came to trash-time innings while the Giants were throttling the Rangers, he used relievers like Guillermo Mota. In what was projected to be a much closer World Series, the Giants came out from their underdog tag to play Bash Brothers. Their pitching carried them to the top and kept them there; Texas didn’t stand a chance when it was clear how well the starting rotation was throwing. Now the Giants broadcasters can jubilantly exclaim, “The Giants win the World Series! The Giants win the World Series!”

A 20-year-old Notre Dame student was killed when his scissor lift fell over in 50 mph gusts of wind while he was taping the Fighting Irish’s football practice. Declan Sullivan died Wednesday, Oct. 27 after paramedics rushed him to the hospital. Police are still investigating the tragedy trying to find out who authorized Sullivan to go up on the tower and what company made the lift. His parents met with Notre Dame officials the next day to fully understand what happened in their son’s death. Sullivan was a writer for the university’s newspaper, The Observer, and was involved in filming the football team. The death of Sullivan could cost the university $30 million in a potential lawsuit.

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If you’re going to San Francisco, be sure to wear some flowers in your hair— or perhaps a World Series ring will do. The Giants have won their first World Series title since moving to the Bay area in 1958, ending their 52-year California drought with a gold rush on the Texas Rangers. It’s their sixth title overall and first since 1954, back when they were called the New York Giants. Riding a stellar starting rotation featuring two-time Cy Young winner Tim Lincecum, Matt Cain and rookie sensation Madison Bumgarner—and Jonathan Sanchez, though his lack of control bit him—the Giants were able to stymie Rangers’ bats. Texas scored only 12 runs in five games, seven of them coming in the first one, when both Lincecum and Cliff Lee did not bring their ace stuff. Despite having a patchwork lineup, the Brian Sabean’s assemblage of misfits and stars created the perfect patchwork quilt. Rookie Buster Posey quickly became a household name, while ex-Pirate Freddy Sanchez showed up to bash. Edgar Renteria, whose option for next year will likely be declined considering his poor play during the regular season and diminishing skills, was the World Series’ Most Valuable Player. Renteria’s three-run homer in game five proved to be the series winner, and his hot play may have earned him a big-league shot next year if he holds off on retirement. The Giants were aided in their vic-

Courtesy of MCT San Francisco Giants pitcher Brian Wilson celebrates after winning the World Series Nov. 1.

Favre meets his match: time MATTHEW PETROPULOS Daily Titan

One quarterback who wishes he had some of Dorothy’s red slippers right about now. He is dreaming of hunting, fishing and mowing at home in Mississippi instead of getting beat up week after week for his 2-5 Minnesota Vikings. Brett Favre is dreaming of staying out of the national spotlight for the Jenn Sterger accusations from when Favre was in New York. Sterger claimed that Favre sent her erotic pictures and voice mails while the New York Jets employed them both. Favre admitted to the National Football League Security Department that he sent voice mails, but no pictures were ever sent. He is rethinking his decision to come back for another season while his body starts to fall apart. His elbow was clearly hurting him against the Dallas Cowboys in week six and now he has two stress fractures in his ankle from the Vikings’ week seven loss to the Green Bay Packers. Losing to the Packers topped off Favre’s already stressful week. Instead of retiring and going out without ever losing to his old team, he will have to continue the season hurt and try to beat the Packers again in Minnesota. Favre is a legendary quarterback and he has left it all on the field. However, Favre’s decision to return for a 20th season has not looked like his successful 2009 season. He was one throw away from the Super Bowl last year but today he looks like a very average, mediocre quarterback. Contact Us at dtsportsdesk@gmail.com

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“If I can play but not be effective, then it’s not worth playing... I hope I use good judgment, so we’ll see. I’m no spring chicken anymore. I don’t heal as quickly,” Favre said at the press conference after the Vikings’ Oct. 17, game against the Packers. Favre is almost giving up it seems. Nobody expected the Vikings to be 2-5 after week eight and Favre is one of the reasons they are playing so badly. His teammates wanted him back so badly and I think Favre realized that his body wouldn’t hold up. Football is a physical game but just as much, a mental game. This is where Favre, to me, is hurting the most. It looks like he is miles away from the game and not enjoying it like the young kid everyone is used to seeing throughout his career. Favre had enough on his plate but then the accusations of Favre trying to sleep with an employee from the Jets broke. However this turns out, Favre and his wife Deanna will handle the situation out of sight from the media to the best of their ability. So, when it comes down to it, Favre will still be one of the best statistical quarterbacks of all time. He will still be the “Iron Man” of the National Football League with his consecutive starts streak. No one can ever take away the accomplishments of his career. I just hope he doesn’t ruin his legacy and reputation before he hangs it up for good. I know I am not in a position to give Favre advice, but when the offseason finally comes, I hope Favre remembers the words of Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz, “There’s no place like home!”

Brief by Matthew Petropulos

Lakers start off on a good foot for three The Los Angeles Lakers kicked off the 2010-11 NBA season with four straight wins. The Lakers are coming off backto-back championships and have aspirations for a third consecutive title. The Lakers have the same core of players as previous years, led by Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol while being coached by Phil Jackson, who has the alltime most championship rings among coaches. The Lakers have also added defensive stoppers Matt Barnes and Theo Ratliff and signed Steve Blake a proven point guard. The Lakers’ franchise has won 16 championships, one less than the Boston Celtics for the most of all NBA teams. Brief by Joseph Szilagyi

Clippers experience more hard times The Los Angeles Clippers have struggled thus far to begin the 2010-11 NBA season, going 0-4 while averaging only 87.5 points per game and are losing by an average of over 13 points per game. Of the four games the Clippers have played, three were against teams that made it to the playoffs last season, but all of those games were at the Staples Center. Some of the team’s struggles have been pinned to Baron Davis, who missed the Clippers’ last game due to a knee injury. Head Coach Vinny Del Negro said it was due to poor offseason conditioning by Davis. The Clippers finished last season 12th in the Western Conference. They have not made the playoffs since 2004-05 season. Brief by Joseph Szilagyi

MLB filling up positions quickly The offseason has started, and many of them are off to a roaring start, hiring and firing general managers, managers and coaches. The Atlanta Braves wasted no time in hiring Fredi Gonzalez to replace long-time manager Bobby Cox, who is moving a front office role. Gonzalez previously managed the Marlins. Joe Torre, who announced he would move on from the Los Angeles Dodgers at the end of the 2010 regular season was replaced by Don Mattingly, his bench coach. Mike Quade was hired on a permanent basis for the Chicago Cubs after serving as their interim manager when Lou Piniella departed. The Boston Red Sox lost their pitching coach, John Farrell, to the Toronto Blue Jays, who have named him manager. Among the managers who reupped with their current teams are Tony La Russa of the St. Louis Cardinals and Joe Girardi of the New York Yankees. There are some new GMs in the mix, among them baseball lifer Sandy Alderson, who was hired by the New York Mets following their firing of GM Omar Minaya and manager Jerry Manuel. Brief by Stephani Bee