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Vol. 88 Issue 37

November 4, 2010

Nowhere Boy:

The early life of Lennon The movie gives Beatles fans an insight into the early years of one of the worlds most beloved musicians See FILM, page 5

Recycling on campus helps keep CSUF green

Students are often unaware that recycling happens because of the lack of recycling bins See RECYCLING, page 3

WHAT’S INSIDE OPINION Seven signs she’s just not that into you ........................................4 DETOUR Artists raise awareness for AIDS and HIV in Uganda ........................................6 SPORTS Unfair Bowl Championship Series statistics ........................................8

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CSU and CSU Fullerton budget, tuition and management discussed

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ALLY BORDAS Daily Titan

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger approved the state budget and allocation of funds to the Cal State University system on Oct. 8. This is the first time that funding for Cal State Universities has been approved since 2007. The CSU Past, Present, and Future Budget The CSU system educates around 450,000 students a year and graduates nearly 90,000 students annually. Cal State Fullerton is the CSU with the most students, more than 36,000 in 2009, and is followed closely by Cal State Long Beach, which has about 35,500 students, according to the CSU website. The pending budget weighed heavily on faculty, staff and students. The approved $119 million will restore the university budget and $60.6 million will be helping enrollment growth. The CSUs will also receive a onetime $106 million federal stimulus fund, which will go toward “helping CSU meet its payroll. In turn, CSU will use monies from state support and student fee revenues previously set aside for payroll to admit new students and restore courses that were previously cut due to budget reductions,” the Cal State University Employee Union report stated. The CSUEU said, “the final budget will increase the system’s general fund support from $2.35 billion (2009-10) to $2.62 billion, marking the first restoration of state funding to the CSU since 2007.” CSU Chancellor Charles B. Reed was relieved after the budget had been announced.

Cal State Fullerton holds a two-part workshop to help students be healthy JANELLE ARBALLO For the Daily Titan

The Student Health and Counseling Center at Cal State Fullerton put together a two-part Mind and Body Workshop to promote healthy lifestyles. This workshop was created by two faculty members that are determined to help students identify unhealthy eating habits and negative thinking. Also included, was information on coping with these issues to lead to the development of a healthy and positive self-image. Part one of the workshop took place Wednesday at 2 p.m. and was focused mainly on healthy eating. Ya-Shu Liang, psychologist for weight and image issues and Darany Hoang, Nutritional Consultant for the Titan Fitness Challenge began the workshop by having each participant share what they wanted to gain from the workshop. Most participants shared that they wanted to gain a better understanding of how to eat healthier and how to gain motivation for a better lifestyle. The No. 1 reason for weight gain is bad habits accumulated through the stressful college lifestyle. Students living on their own for the first time after high school was the reason for these unhealthy habits. See HEALTH TIPS, page 3

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Brit ups his game for CSUF rugby club KRISANNE SANTOS For the Daily Titan

ALAYNA DURAN / Daily Titan Giutarist Jon Moussalli lends back-up vocals for Still the Sky’s Limit. The band performed at the Becker Amphitheater for students who forget about the heat.

Becker concert takes focus off the heat for attendees ALLY BORDAS Daily Titan

The Becker Amphitheater was raging with yet another local Cal State Fullerton band, Wednesday. The four-man band, Still the Sky’s Limit, played their hour-long rock set in the blazing heat from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Associated Students Inc. sponsored the concert and recruited many

students to sit down in the shade and enjoy the show. The band was simple: lead vocalist, guitarist, bassist and drummer. At first glance one might just assume they are another small local band that will never make it in the music industry. But after a few songs, their rock vibes catch on and you slowly find yourself nodding your head in tune with the beat.

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To pick up a ball and run with it does not take a lot of power, but to be able to pick up a ball from the bottom of a pile of 30 men and escape from their opponent before being brought down to the ground. This takes more than just speed and strength, it’s the game of rugby, and it’s all about who wants it more. A new player filled with that determination lies in the Cal State Fullerton men’s rugby club, a player that hails from the United Kingdom. 21-year-old British rugby player, Robert Dodson, played fly half and fullback for the Waunarlwydd Rams in Wales. Within his seven-year experience in the game, he has played for regional rugby and the Scotland Under-20 development squad. Dodson’s accuracy of kicking and fierce tackling is just a taste of his strengths and endurance. With good ball handling skills, his passing is powerful. Having a fractured eye socket, tore ligaments in ankle and a broken nose, you would think a person would stop playing. Dodson however thinks otherwise. Embarking in a new adventure, Dodson chose to study abroad. He had any location within the United States to choose from. “I chose Cal-

Provided by Paul Rudman Men’s rugby center, junior Robert Dodson tackles his opponent. Dodson, a study abroad athlete who brings experience from the United Kingdom.

ifornia because, well, it’s simple. It’s California,” Dodson said. He is attending CSUF as a junior majoring in history and politics. Of course, he brought his talent along with him to play for the rugby

squad this season. “Playing for the university has been a remarkable experience. Coming to a different country, I was afraid of the adjustments I had to face, but it’s nothing like I ex-

pected,” Dodson said. His teammates have been very supportive as well as his coach who inspires him during practice. See DODSON, page 8

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INTERNATIONAL

Israeli officials kill Palestinian commander JERUSALEM — Israeli officials said, Wednesday, their forces killed a senior Palestinian commander from an al-Qaida-affiliated Islamist group in Gaza Strip as he was planning a terrorist attack against Israeli and American targets in the Sinai Peninsula. The militant, identified as Mohammed Jamal Al-Namnam, 25, was a leader of Army of Islam, a fringe group in Gaza Strip that has claimed responsibility for recent rocket attacks against Israel and taking part in the 2006 kidnapping of Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit.

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House Republicans expected to push for more drilling WASHINGTON — Now that Republicans control committees in the House of Representatives, expect them to push for opening up more oil and gas drilling on public lands, calling in top Obama administration officials in for questioning and opposing the Environmental Protection Agency’s efforts to regulate air and carbon pollution. Polls continue to show that a large majority of Americans favor clean energy and a reduction in oil dependence. Renewable energy advocates say Republicans have favored making tax credits permanent for solar, wind and other renewable energy, something renewable energy developers say is crucial for building up these energy sources. This is a brief look at what might be ahead for environmental issues in the Republican-controlled House.

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California voters reject marijuana legalization

SANTA ROSA — California’s move to legalize marijuana was rejected Tuesday night with 53.7 percent of voters statewide opposed to Proposition 19, a ballot measure that sanctioned personal possession and cultivation of pot and allowed local governments to approve commercial production. In Sonoma County, the statewide results were almost reversed, with 54 percent of voters favoring the measure with 70 percent of precincts reporting. Shayne Khajehnoori of Santa Rosa, who calls himself a “California cannabis refugee,” was among the local majority. Valerie Brown, chairwoman of the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors, said she was not surprised by the local outcome. In six other counties — Marin, San Francisco, Santa Cruz, Alameda, Monterey and Lake — the measure also got better than 50 percent support.

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Research symposium College of Health and Human Development holds discussion panel OLIVIA BOUNVONGXAY Daily Titan

The College of Health and Human Development hosted an Overview Research Symposium Wednesday morning where faculty and students presented their research collaborations. “Over the years, I don’t know what I would have done if I did not have students helping with our research,” said Jesse Jones, professor in health science. Held in the north end of the Pollak Library, the event was first thought of by Cal State Fullrton’s deans as away to discuss the health and human development college. The HHD council consists of all the clubs and organizations that are registered and recognized within the college of HHD. The research panel was a diverse display of individuals who have conducted research in various fields. Because of this, students were able to get exposure to what some researchers have come up with throughout the year. Jordan Aquino, senior research coordinator and CSUF grad student who is currently pursuing his master’s degree in health science, talked about how he got into research. He initially wanted to go to medical school. “With my clinical experience, I was helping people, but on a community level, you are making a bigger impact,” Aquino said. “You see individuals and can make a big difference there, but if you can affect a large amount of people doing community service, it’s more self-fulfilling.” Aquino said that medical school is now on the back burner, which has helped Aquino appreciate his research. The panel had a wide variety of researchers showing students how to get started as they shared their experiences in specific fields. From sports performance research to a research investigation in China, the students and fac-

MARK SAMALA / Daily Titan Tai Tran, a Cal State Fullerton graduate student, talked about his experiences in researching and gave tips to students who want to do research.

ulty who have collaborated shared the tion and add to what we’ve already knowledge they have acquired during done,” Tran said. their time in research. This kind of research can take “Get involved in research and go to months to even years of dedication and annual meethard work. ings,” said Tai Tran gave tips Tran CSUF, to students Over the years, I don’t grad student. that were lookknow what I would have “You can’t just ing into the redone if I did not have be there and search field on participate, what he did students helping with our you have to to achieve his research... actually congoal. - Jesse Jones, tribute, too.” “It’s all health science professor Tran is about netjust finishing working,”Tran up his publication to the Journal of said. “You will meet people and they’re Strength and Condition Association. going to move on, but down the road His manuscript is based on the effects you might need their help.” of different levels of vertical jump by Aquino said there are many opporunloading your body weight by as tunities to get involved in research. He much as 30 percent. said he can guarantee that any faculty “There’s not much research that goes member is always looking for students on with assistant jumping, so what we to help them with their research. are trying to do is set a foundation and “You can find someone that’s interhopefully others will see that informa- esting or at least has the topic of your

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interest,” Aquino said. “I suggest you make an appointment with them to really get an idea of what they do, what they have done, and how you can use that to tailor your experience and see what your future’s going to look like.” The faculty-student research collaboration was followed by a Poster Gallery in the Salz Pollak Room displaying presentations of research done by students. From workplace stress interventions for high blood pressure sufferers to exercising guidelines for an ethnic minority population with diabetes, this exhibit was displayed for students not only to get research information, but to see how the process works. “Having a start definitely gets you going and opens you up to collaboration and networking,”Aquino said. “My very first publication was the journal of aging and physical activity; it may sound kind of silly, but it was my first and it’s something that I can be proud of.”

DTSHORTHAND Workshop for graduating seniors Seniors, do you have questions about graduating? The Cal State Fullerton Senior Experience Team has answers. The team will be hosting a Graduate Workshop on Friday Nov. 5 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. You will have the opportunity to learn about steps to graduation, important dates and information, commencement and everything in between. Grad Zone, Grad Check, Grad Fest - if its related to graduation, they have information on it. Students must register at AlumniRelations@fullerton.edu with “Graduation Workshop RSVP” in the subject box. Full name and CWID are also required for proper registration. The workshop will be in the TSU Titan Theater. For questions or more information call (657) 2782586 or log onto Fullerton.edu/ Alumni/GradZone.

Brief by Stephanie Gomez

Fallen soldiers to be honored Cal State Fullerton’s 14th annual Veteran’s Day celebration will pay tribute to 50 Orange County military service members who died fighting in Iraq or Afghanistan. The special ceremony will be held Saturday, Nov. 6. Co-hosted by the Latino Advocates for Education Inc., the families of the fallen soldiers, known as Gold Star families, will be recognized at the event that starts at 10 a.m. in the Titan Student Union. The opening ceremony will have welcome remarks by CSUF President Milton A. Gordon, a keynote address by retired Marine Col. John Telles and a recognition and commendation from Reps. Ed Royce, Loretta Sanchez and other elected officials. Telles is a Vietnam veteran who served as the presidential Marine One helicopter pilot for former Presidents Richard M. Nixon and Gerald R. Ford. Four documentary films that include Admiral David Farragut and A Soldier’s Vigil: Rolling Thunder will be shown after the ceremony in the TSU Titan Theater.

Brief by Stephanie Raygoza

November 4, 2010

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“We thank the Governor and the legislature for their commitment to reinvest in higher education, and appreciate the increase in state funding support for the CSU,” Reed said in a report released by CSUEU. Management from the top of the CSU Chancellor Reed is “the chief executive officer of the country’s largest senior system of public higher education,” according to the CSU. He represents not only CSUF, but all 23 CSUs. “Like the rest of California, the last two years have been extremely challenging for us, but our mission is to educate the future workforce of the state, and despite these ongoing challenges the CSU will continue to provide both access and service to students,” Reed said. Reed also provides leadership to 44,000 faculty and staff and 433,000 students. When the budget cuts reached their peak, every Board of Trustees member, CSU president and state representative was under the highest scrutiny from student and faculty protesters. An article published in the Daily Sundial in 2009 released Reed’s salary, “$424,548 a year… which we pay for as (students).” Management at the CSUF level Head Chief Executive at CSUF, President Milton A. Gordon, also receives an annual salary. According to the Sacramento Bee, he is among the highest paid public employees and earns $302,042. Gordon was named CSUF president in 1990. One of the luxuries of being a CSU president is free housing in addition to an annual salary. According to a blog post by Greg Sebourn of Friends for Fullerton’s Future, “(Gordon) is living rent free.” Jessica Barrile, a 24-year-old sociology major, expressed her opinion on Sebourn’s article, “(I don’t know) what Gordon does with his time, cut programs? I would not mind if he lived rent free if he was not paid so much.” Gordon’s house, as described by Sebourn in his political blog, is located in El Dorado Ranch and is owned by Chapman family properties. It is “a four-acre estate sitting high in the Fullerton hills overlooking the commoners eeking out a living below and no longer appears to be a working ranch despite its name,” Sebourn wrote. According to the same blog post, the house is “public property and is valued at $3,351,724 for tax assess-

ment purposes (although the property is exempt from actually incurring property taxes).” Though the house was a gift from the Chapman family in 1989, the Chapman family made a prior agreement with the state stating, “the taxpayers (meaning us), have to house the university president there and maintain the houses and property,” Sebourn wrote. The assistant to the president has the privilege of living in the guesthouse. David Armstrong, recent CSUF graduate, said “You don’t want to shortchange the president of the school and the like, because they’re your sales team. These are the guys who don’t just run the school, but solicit for grant money and put the campus on the map.” Campus level action on behalf of the CSUs and CSUF In order to keep the CSU system in check, there are many student groups as well as faculty groups that have formed over the years to make sure the CSU system stays true to its mission.

California Faculty Association One of these groups is the California Faculty Association. The CFA has 23 chapters, one for each of the Cal State campuses. The Fullerton chapter is lead by professor Mougo Nyaggah, and professor Jarret Lovell serves as the vice president. The CFA Fullerton website states “(We) are the voice and link to the statewide CFA… CFA is a democratic organization with an elected leadership and decision-making structure both at the statewide and campus levels.” The CFA is not just for faculty members, there is a section dedicated for students on its website. “Last year, the CFA organized many on-campus events to combat the budget cuts. Working alongside the CFA last year was the CSUF student lead group who coined themselves as the “Elephant in the Room.” This group of students and faculty advisers held many on-and-off campus protests, organized discussion events, wrote manifestos, and held many meetings to openly talk about their concerns with the CSU. Today, this reformed group calls themselves “We! Communities for the Future of the University.” The group meets on campus to discuss old and new problems within the education system and possible solutions. The group met two weeks ago with history professor Steve Jobbitt who moderated the discussion. “Last year, We! was taking small

issues and expanding them. This meant that we related issues to not only how they would affect the university, but how these issues would affect society as a whole,” Jobbitt said. The group discussed creating a website to inform the student body about different social justice issues occurring in the world and holding more open forums. Recent concerns with the CSU system were also discussed. The new early start program seemed to irk many We! members. “The early start program forces recent high school graduates preparing to attend a CSU school in the fall to take remedial classes before they qualify for financial aid,” Jobbitt said. Jobbitt asked the group, “If we as the students and faculty don’t do something, then what?.” The group thought about this question as Jobbitt pushed even further saying, “If the CSU system goes, that’s it. We are the biggest education system in the nation. We affect everything.” Students for Quality Education Another group that works alongside the CFA is “Students for Quality Education. Formed in 2007-08 by students in the (CSU) system to build the student movement for educational rights in public higher education,” said the SQE. The SQE motto is “Stand up, Speak out and Protect the Quality of our Education!” Although CSUF does not have a SQE chapter, CSULB does and welcomes students from all schools to unite to fight the budget cuts and other CSU problems and concerns. Budget allocation anazlyzed Armstrong brings a different perspective to the budget issue. “Personnel makes up for 75 to 85 percent of all expenses. This is faculty salary, pension, healthcare, and other related benefits,” Armstrong said. “If you want to cut the budget, the biggest slice to trim is faculty salaries.” Armstrong does not deny the fact that the faculty has taken pay cuts and hasn’t received a raise in several years. “However, what they won’t tell you is if they are PhDs, or better yet, published, (they can) be making from salary alone $85,000 plus. This ignores benefits,” Armstrong said. “That is a very professional salary, not blue collar.” Barrile fears for the future of the CSUs specifically if student admissions continue to increase without the monetary grants going to the right places and meeting the concerns of the student body.

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MARK SAMALA / Daily Titan A student diposes of a recyclable water bottle in a trash can on Cal State Fullerton’s campus.

Recycling made easy CSUF sorts out bottles and sends them to a recovery facility YARELY RODRIGUEZ For the Daily Titan

Putting plastic bottles in the trash is not recycling, but at Cal State Fullerton it is. The number of recycling bins is low and there are only trashcans. For that reason, many students are unaware that CSUF is a green campus. “I haven’t seen any recycle bins,” said David Vu, 18, biology major. Steven Dugas, recycling manager for CSUF, said there are not any recycle bins on campus because all the trash that gets thrown into the trashcans gets sorted out at the end of the day, and is sent to a Material Recovery Facility. “We do recycle at CSUF, it’s just invisible,” Dugas said. Dugas, said that the waste stream is handled differently for CSUF, therefore they have a different process of recycling. Trashcans are located all over campus and trash is recycled at the end of every day. Students can throw anything into the trashcans

because all the materials will be recycled. Aside from recycling the material thrown into trashcans, students are also carpooling to school, bicycling, walking and riding scooters in order to help CSUF be a green campus. Priority parking is available to those who carpool to school and provides an incentive for students to contribute to being green. “There are various ways to contribute, so that we can continue to be a green campus,” Vu said. “Recycling is good for the environment.” If we all recycled everyday, we could be helping coming generations. Those coming generations will have water, and a clean environment. Vu, also mentioned that recycling can help, “to reduce global warming.” Many people feel like they are not recycling on campus because they don’t see the typical recycle bins. Citally Contreras, 18, believes that CSUF should have recycling bins throughout the campus. “I think they should have more recycle bins everywhere, so people can recycle more,” Contreras said. Contreras also believes that CSUF should encourage others to recycle as much as possible. “Recycle if you can, paper should also be recycled on campus,” Contreras said.

By being in a relaxing and comfortable environment, participants were really able to open up. They shared their personal stories on how being unhealthy has been affecting their everyday lives, as well as tips on how they were trying to make a difference. First-year history major Charlotte Miller, was one of the participants who gave an idea on how to cut corners to get all of the nutrients needed in a mid-day snack. Whole wheat Triscuits, topped with sliced cucumbers, mozzarella cheese and a dab of mustard or ranch is what is described as, “a great snack between lunch and dinner.” This workshop was very hands-on and kept everyone interested. Hoang took the time to evaluate different amounts of food and drinks and further explained how meal portions are so important throughout the day. Two of the points she emphasized was to think positive in order to become flexible when it comes to serving size, and to eat every three to four hours. Liang intended this workshop to be for the Titan Fitness Challenge, but after realizing that many people have eating problems and issues, she did not want to deprive anyone from receiving help. Liang figured people who have eating problems and issues learned them from society. “They say that thin is beautiful,” Liang said. Miller, who is 18 years old, said that she would recommend workshops put on by the Student Health and Counseling Center to anyone. “I think they’re very open, so people can get their questions answered,” Miller said. The second part of the workshop focuses on positive body image and will take place Wednesday Nov. 10 at 2 p.m. in the SHCC-East building. You must RSVP, but seats are very limited. Students who want to have a nutritional consultation, can make an appointment at Fullerton.edu/Shcc and click on the Titan Health tab.

Courtesy Google Earth This aerial shot shows President Milton Gordon’s house in the Fullerton hills which is called El Dorado Ranch and is a four-acre estate.

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November 4, 2010

Food stamps can’t buy everything

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The Texas Rangers of Major League Baseball just won their first postseason division series in team history against the Tampa Bay Rays. Their big time slugger Josh Hamilton was one of the biggest contributors throughout the year and is a candidate for the American League Most Valuable Player this year. However, Hamilton is a recovering drug addict and alcoholic. When the Rangers won the division to get to the playoffs they celebrated with champagne so Hamilton sat in the trainer’s office to avoid the alcohol. When they won the series, Hamilton planned to repeat his method of avoiding alcohol but was greatly surprised. He walked into the locker room and was doused and sprayed with ginger ale. His teammates were good enough to remember what he has done for them and really made a heart-felt gesture for him. The Texas Rangers get a big “Thumbs Up” for their celebration with teammate, Josh Hamilton.

California had over half of its population vote in Tuesday’s midterm election. Great news right? Well, no not really. First and foremost, we elected a dead woman to the state senate. Yes, she died about two weeks before the election. I don’t know what is worse- the fact that in spite of Jenny Oropeza’s death Democratic lobbyists still encouraged people to vote for her, or the fact that voters still thought this was a reasonable idea. It wasn’t even close either, Oropeza won over 58 percent of the votes in her district. Now to the governor. The fact that Californians are complacent enough to once again pick the lesser of two evils is saddening. Yes, Jerry Brown has experience in California politics- but isn’t it the “experienced” California politicians that have been royally screwing over our state for a decade? Not that Meg was a better choice but their were other third party candidates. Great job California, I am sure the complaining will begin any time now. But remember whether you did not vote or cast an uneducated vote- you are responsible.

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than just the cost of implementing the proposed ban. One has to consider the human aspect of the proposed modification that could potentially affect the 1.7 million residents of New York who are currently benefiting from SNAP CAMYRON LEE aid. Daily Titan Is it fair to impose restrictions on life’s simple pleasures to those who can barely afford to feed their chilEarlier this month, the Mayor dren? of New York, Michael Bloomberg, In a study released in 2009 by the submitted a request to the United New York Times, of the one in eight States Department of Agricul- Americans who receive nutritional ture to ban sugary sodas from the aid, one in four were children. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance This ban would single out those Program formerly Food Stamp Pro- who have no choice but to receive gram. government aid, and make them Bloomberg is asking for an ex- members of a social experiment to perimental two-year ban on soft reduce obesity; leaving them with drinks in an attempt to target obe- no other choice but to participate. sity in New York City. “Food stamp recipients are no If the ban is approved, sodas more likely than higher income would join the list of non-eligible consumers to choose foods with food stamp items like wine, beer little nutritional value; thus the and cigarettes. basis for sinSNAP has gling out lowseen many food According to the USDA income attempts to stamp recipiadapt or limit ents and rewebsite, there is no strong the kinds of stricting their research-based evidence to food that can food choices support the ban be purchased is not clear.” with the aid. According to In 2004, the USDA the USDA dewebsite there clined a request submitted by Min- is no strong research-based evidence nesota to ban all junk foods. to support the ban. According to the SNAP guideIn an online poll conducted by lines a modification would take a the New Jersey Journal, nearly 70 congressional act and would be “ad- percent of those who participated ministratively costly and burden- in the survey supported the ban some.” proposed by Bloomberg. Regardless of whether or not the The fact that the participants USDA approves the request, it is were taking an online poll says a lot safe to say there are bigger issues about those who support the ban.

Soft drinks banned due to obesity in New York City

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The individuals polled clearly have access to a computer, most likely their own, which places them in a completely different socioeconomic standing than those who would be most affected by the ban. I have to ask, is anyone considering the millions of under-privileged New Yorkers who would be even further limited in what they can purchase? Who wants to be the grocery store employee who has to look the customers in the eye, in front of a line full of impatient onlookers, and ask them to put the items back? This clearly speaks to the socioeconomic gap between social classes in the United States. According to Implications of Restricting The Use of Food Stamp Benefits – Summary, a document

posted on the Department of Agriculture website, “New effort would be needed to help participants avoid the rejection of purchases at the check-out counter, an event with the potential to reduce productivity at the register and stigmatize participants.” Thank goodness that the USDA takes into consideration the personal repercussions that the proposed ban would have on SNAP recipients, since clearly, neither Mayor Bloomberg nor those surveyed seem to. So often, people answer polls or cast votes without considering the effects that these decisions have on those who are closest to the issue. In this case, people voted without keeping in mind 1.7 million men, women and children.

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She’s just not that in to you Signs your pickup lines aren’t cutting it STEPHANIE GOMEZ Daily Titan

Excuse me girl, but if you were a laser you’d be set on “stunning.” You may be surprised to learn that these days the standard pick up lines don’t work. Whether or not you’ve been on the giving or receiving end of this obvious pick up line faux pas, it’s never a comfortable situation. But guys deserve a little slack. Women have books and movies giving them helpful tips about men and when to throw in the towel. Movies such as the blockbuster hit He’s Just Not That Into You offer women some advice but leave the men out in the cold. So men, you’ve had your eye on a certain girl for a while now but you’re still confused about her feelings. Instead of using the standard “you come here often?” here are some tips to tell if a girl is really interested in you.

7 sure signs she is just not that into you: 1. She calls you a good friend. Beware of the “friend zone,” it’s the last place a guy wants to be when he is seeking more than friendship. To be honest it just lets girls take advantage of a guy’s sweet gestures by writing them off as just between friends. If you’re in this zone the lady in question has never thought to date you. You are simply another confidant to share her thoughts with. How to tell if you’re in this zone? It usually involves the words “happy we are just friends.” 2. She doesn’t laugh at your jokes. Humor is one of the most important things girls look for in guys. If we are interested, almost everything you say can be funny. Why? Because laughing is a form of flirting so if we like you even the worst joke can send us into giggles. If your material would put Jim Carey to shame and your not getting so much as a chuckle, take a bow and start looking for a more receptive audience. 3. If she ever says no to a date because she’s washing her hair. Even the girl knows it’s a lame blow off when she says it. If she won’t commit to any plans she may be trying to shake you off. If we are interested in a date, most girls are more than happy to

rearrange their schedule. 4. She describes her Mr. Right as tall, dark and handsome but you’re short, pale and plain. Chances are she’s dropping you a hint. While girls rarely stick to the original list of “must haves” in a man, if her description of perfection sounds nothing like you, maybe your not it. 5. She starts to bring around her single friends. If she is trying to set you up with another woman there is only one thing you need to realize – she does not want you for herself. 6. She says, “I’m just not ready for a relationship.” Translation: she just doesn’t want a relationship with you. It’s a bulletproof answer that shuts down any argument. You can find an excuse for all the other signs because lets face it maybe your jokes are genuinely not funny, but the majority of the time this is a cut and dry “NO.” 7. She doesn’t touch you. Notice how girls like to touch things they like? (Bunnies, puppies, babies.) That playful hit or hand on your arm is a green light. If she is attracted to you she will naturally want to be close to you. If she is avoiding personal proximity and space then you should start to worry. By keeping you at arms length she is trying to make sure you understand, she doesn’t need you to lean on. Keep your space if the girl in question is keeping hers.

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Courtesy of Ecosse Films A young John Lennon, played by Aaron Johnson of Kick-ass, maneuvers his way through his early years, dealing with his inapropriate mother and strict aunt. Through his unusual relationship with his mother, Lennon finds his love for music.

Film: Nowhere Boy MICHELLE WIEBACH Daily Titan

Surrounding the haze of John Lennon’s birthday, Nowhere Boy brought some insight to fans about the late musicians. Artist turned first-time director Sam Taylor-Wood, vividly creates a script trialing teenage John Lennon, before he became a member of the iconic Beatles. Nowhere Boy captures the heartache and confusion of a teenage boy dealing with an untamed mother and strict aunt. Set in working-class Liverpool, John Lennon, played by Kick-Ass star Aaron Johnson, gets caught in a twisted love triangle between mother Julia (Anne-Marie Duff) and aunt Mimi (Kristin Scott Thomas). Johnson’s boyish good looks don’t resemble the musician, but his acting captures Lennon’s mischievous manor and painful emotional hard-

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ships. Lennon’s deprived relationship with his mother leads him to slowly mend his lost time with his her. What Lennon doesn’t know is that Mimi kept him away from his mother to protect him form her. At the start of the film Lennon barely knows Julia and is use to a world of black and white. While attending a prim and proper school, Lennon’s rebellious behavior lands him in the headmaster’s office with a few days suspension. The headmaster tells Lennon that he is going nowhere, and Lennon responds saying, “Is nowhere full of geniuses, sir? Because I probably do belong there.” The more time Lennon spends with Julia, the closer they get. The subtle sexual undertones in their relationship become weird, with constant looks of disapproval in the film. As Lennon’s relationship with Julia grows, so does his passion for mu-

sic. Julia introduces Lennon to the classic 50’s rock ‘n’ roll musical styles and to crooners like Elvis Presley. Tinged with Beatle-like melodies, the film’s soundtrack helps seamlessly flow through Lennon’s early evolution as a musician. When Lennon is inspired to form a rock band he recruits members to form his group. He later meets Paul McCartney and the both of them bond over family losses. McCartney and Lennon grow close and become best friends. McCartney teaches Lennon more about music and Lennon helps McCartney with song-writing. Lennon and John share a moment when Lennon says he just want to rock for the fun of it, and McCartney responds by saying that his love for music is all that’s important. Nowhere Boy does not reveal Lennon’s life but it enters into the world of teenage Lennon and helps his fans understand where he came from.

Every year fans of gore wait patiently for the most bloody movie franchise to release its annual Saw Series film. For the past seven years, Lionsgate has made the psychological, physical and emotional torture movies known to all as Saw. The first movie, Saw, was released in 2004 and portrayed two men chained to decimating pipes in an underground bathroom with a dead man lying between them. Horrors unfold as these two men have intertwined fates that lead them to make decisions they would never have to face in their everyday lives. “I want to play a game…” is an infamous line that only the character, Jigsaw, can effectively deliver– one that has haunted us for seven years. The final chapter is amongst us and this time it is back in 3D: Saw 3D, The Final Chapter. We have had to endure a few notso-good Saw films (like Saw 4 and Saw 5, which were lackluster and random), but I was satisfied with the way the writers and actors ended the franchise. The team that made the movie delivered with crazy new traps that torture people, lots of blood and plot twists that keep you on the edge of your seat. The story picks up where the original Saw left off and then fast forwards to where Saw 6 ended. If you have never watched one of these movies or if you have only watched the first couple, you will be confused. But if you are only going to see Saw 3D for the gore and awesome tortuous traps, then watch it. Dr. Lawrence Gordon is crawling along a dimly-lit, cavernous hallway after just sawing off his own foot. His screams echo into the night and his blood leaves a trail as he continues to crawl into the unknown. If he does not stop the copious amount of blood bursting from his leg, he will die from blood loss. So as he approaches a pistol-hot pipe emitting steam, the audience slowly realizes what he has to do. Dr. Gordon lifts his amputated leg to the burning pipe. With a yell

that goes right through your core, he presses his leg into the metal piping to cauterize it. The sound effects and visuals make your stomach turn as you watch his wound being burned to stop the blood flow. You can literally hear his skin burning. In usual Saw form, that was the opening scene, giving all the true Saw fans what they wanted for six years: the return of Dr. Gordon. Bobby Dagen is next up to go through Jigsaw’s twisted game. The self-proclaimed “healer” and survivor of Jigsaw’s game land Dagen and his media team into the latest Jigsaw trap. The only problem, Dagen is a huge liar. He has never been put to the test nor is he a true survivor of any trap. And leave it to John Kramer, aka Jigsaw (Tobin Bell), to track you down if you are lying about his game (even if he did officially die in the third film). Dagen had to survive five different games and traps in order to make it to the last room to save his wife. The most gut-wrenching trap to witness is when Dagen had to pull out two of his molars with a set of pliers. I have never seen that much blood flow out of someone’s mouth. Meanwhile, everyone’s favorite badass has returned to cause more chaos and death. Costas Mandylor, or as Saw fans know him, Detective

Hoffman, is back on his serial-killing rampage, not following Jigsaw’s philosophy at all and seeming to just kill for the hell of it. Hoffman’s paranoia causes him to murder even more people and blames the deaths on the alreadydead John Kramer. He has a relentless blood-lust for Jigsaw’s widowed wife, Jill Kramer. This blood-lust is something you understand from the sixth film. The movie has a great plot, which was missing in the last couple of films. It brings back many familiar faces and a lot of people who have survived the game, staying true to the small Saw family. Though I would have loved to see more of Dr. Gordon (who I have been dying to see for nearly six years), overall I was satisfied. A few things the movie could improve upon: the scene with a machine gun was a little much and completely out of Saw character; Dagen’s character was frustrating, seeing as he was terrible at Jigsaw’s game; and one trap was a dull hanging scene. But Mandylor delivered. Tobin Bell was not in the movie as much as I would have liked, which was a huge letdown seeing as he created the “game.”

Courtesy of Maple Pictures The latest installment of the Saw franchise adds something extra to the guts and gore, a new dimention. The 3-D film is sure to scare audiences in a whole new way.

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DTSHORTHAND 127 Hours shows hikers struggle Danny Boyle’s latest film will be released Friday, the Academy Award-winning director takes on the true story of mountain climber Aron Ralston. James Franco plays Ralston, who was trapped under a fallen boulder in the remote Utah canyon. Throughout the five day ordeal, Ralston recounts his adventurous life and the people that impacted him along the way- all while trying to summon the strength and courage to free his arm from under the boulder, climb a 65-foot wall and hike over eight miles to safety. Brief by Keith Cousins

Elliot Smith lives on after his death Elliott Smith died in 2003, but his music continues to touch people today. Kill Rock Stars released An Introduction to...Elliott Smith Tuesday. The compilation is intended to, as the title suggests, introduce new listeners to Smith’s gentle melodies and powerful lyrics. Tracks from all of Smith’s albums, including the two released after his death, are on the album- including an early version of the Academy Award nominated track “Miss Misery.” Brief by Keith Cousins dailytitan.com/detour

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Videogame: Fable III CHRIS POTRYKUS Daily Titan

The Fable series is among the Xbox’s most popular fantasy franchises. With the release of Fable 3, Lionhead Studios add another winner to the series. But is it better than its predecessor, Fable 2? Fable 3 takes place 50 years after the end of Fable 2. You play as the son or daughter of the hero of Fable 2 and your life’s quest is overthrowing your evil brother’s reign as king of Albion. In keeping with tradition, Fable 3 is just as charming as previous offerings. It is simple but deep in its storyline, quests range from the humorous to battles of epic proportions, and players can still interact with almost everyone and everything. At the center of it all, the everlasting battle between good and evil that has been a central theme in every Fable game.

ALAYNA DURAN / Daily Titan Performing at the Becker Amphitheater, Still the Sky’s Limit entertained students looking to get away from their studies for an hour. The band blended genres to create a unique sound that is sure to help them get noticed in the music community.

Concert: Still The Sky’s Limit ... Continued from page 1 The first half of their set was strong, tight and in sync. The drummer, CSUF third year radio-TV-film student, Aaron Kramer, was definitely a stand-out, holding the band together with strong musicality. If I had to compare the band’s sound, I would say they played like Rise Against or The Offspring, with a hint of Death Cab for Cutie. It was like rock mixed well with an indie sound. The lead singer, 2005 CSUF psychology graduate Johnny B., definitely reminded me of Rise Against’s lead singer Tim McIlrath. Still The Sky’s Limit almost met their limit near the end of their show, struggling through the second half of their set. Unable to receive relief from the heat, the band played in the sun while students had the option of lounging in the shade. The heat noticeably affected them near the end of their set. Johnny B. the lead singer kept up throughout the show, drenched in sweat, yet smoothly interchanging screams and soft melodies throughout, yet visibly wiped-out by the last few songs. That is what back-up vocals are for. The guitarist, Jon Moussalli, stepped in when he saw his fellow band mate begin to falter and covered for Johnny B. I give props to Moussalli for supporting the band throughout their set of intense heat. What I enjoyed most about this band was their constant optimism throughout the show. Still The Sky’s Limit had an upbeat vibe about them, drawing people in and not disappointing fans at all. They all just seemed so stoked to be there, even if they were melting in the sun. That is the beauty about up-and-

coming bands, they are always happy to just play their music. Rowena Vides, unofficial Public Relations president of the band and Kramer’s girlfriend, walked around greeting the audience and passed out free cds and stickers. “This band is going to make it big,” Vides said. “They have a huge show coming up later this month, so it is only a matter of time before they hit it big.” Vides also mentioned that the entire band is sponsored by Vatican clothing and Kramer is endorsed by Pork Pie drums. One of their strongest and best songs was the Departure, which they played about halfway through the set. The opening of the song was slow and then burst into hard rock. As a whole Still The Sky’s Limit performed that song beautifully, it reminded me of The Offspring the way they rocked out to this song. The band was sopping wet from head to toe after the show was over. They kindly thanked everyone for coming out and offered free shirts to anyone who was interested. Johnny B., who writes all of the songs for the band, has been playing guitar since the seventh grade. He only just started singing 5 months ago. “I write everything for the band. This is the first time I have sang in a band,” Johnny B. said. “We have been together for about 4 months and have a big show coming up on Nov. 19.” The truly amazing thing about Still The Sky’s Limit is the band’s bassist, Noel Vestri. Vestri picked up a bass guitar at around the same time the band formed. He played a little solo to close the show, never giving off a beginner vibe. Vestri definitely surprised me in a good way, the bass

was beautiful. Still The Sky’s Limit is playing with Amanda Lamb on Nov. 19 at the Yost Theater in Santa Ana. Follow the band at: www.Facebook. com/StillTheSkysLimit

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Melee combat is still hack-andslash but the flourish attacks have been upgraded. You can Spartankick bandits and finish them with a clean stab to the chest and break the necks of Sand Furies as they somersault over you in an attempt to flank you.

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Upgrading has been improved as well. Instead of running around collecting augments, your weapons upgraded simply through how you use them. If you’re an upstanding, moral citizen or an evil, spoiled brat, the weapons change accordingly. The unique weapons, found through ex-

ploration or purchase, change based on other factors. A pistol called the “Ice Maiden” upgrades when certain things are done towards the men in the game. Another improvement in the game comes after you’ve defeated your enemy. Past Fable games have ended once your foe was slain. Fable 3 extends the story-mode game play, centering around your reign as king or queen of Albion. This is where the dichotomy of good and evil really comes into play. You can be either benevolent or a tyrant depending on your royal decisions. Perhaps the biggest and best improvement is that of the clunky “start” menu from Fable 2. In fact, its been ditched altogether and replaced by the Sanctuary. Fable 2 fans know it was a real pain to switch weapons or magic powers during combat. In the Sanctuary, you simply approach the mannequin holding the weapon you want, equip it and transport right back to where you were.

Artists fight AIDS and HIV at the Hibbleton Gallery KACIE YOSHIDA For the Daily Titan

Sex, drugs, and rock ‘n’ roll are three commodities that might consume the thoughts of musical wannabes. Endless nights of raging parties, alcohol and women are prequalifications for up-and-coming rockers. Yet just over the rainbow there is a world in Technicolor– the kind of world that reminds some music aficionados that music is more than a self-indulgent drunk mania. For those involved with the Sounds Like a Movement organization, music is about creating lasting communities and raising awareness for overseas causes. In the fight against HIV and AIDS in Uganda, through collaborations with the nonprofit organization 31 Bits, Kevin Morrison, Paulie Pesh, Red Cortez and the Jona Lyons Band will perform at the Hibbleton Gallery in Downtown Fullerton, Friday. “(Sounds Like a Movement) takes artists and humanitarians to different areas to build cultures in smallerbased communities,” Morrison said. From the University of Washington, Morrison has commuted to Orange County to play shows while supporting his album, Of Whom I Am. With a folk-acoustic yet polished sound, Morrison’s set will utilize a full band and will accent Southern California musician Pesh as well. Located in the heart of Downtown Fullerton, the Hibbleton is an art gallery that not only serves local artists, but also local musicians. Those who speak fondly of the Hibbleton and its co-founder Jesse LaTour, appreciate the efforts that keep the local artists’ network together.

“(The Hibbleton) is a great spot, not only because of who owns it, but because of the atmosphere,” Pesh said. “Jesse LaTour is one of the reasons I like the place.” However, the real masterminds behind the evening’s events are the organizers at Sounds Like a Movement. The organization has brought together all types of people — musicians, artists, nonprofiters and of course, the general public to spread awareness of the AIDS epidemic in Africa.

Friday evening’s performances start at 6 p.m. The event is free, but donations are welcome. Throughout the evening, 31 Bits will sell handmade Ugandan jewelry to support African women who have been effected by the epidemic. Art pieces will be showcased throughout the gallery as well. “We want to highlight the Hibbleton, 31 Bits… and musicians— local and global,” said CJ Casciotta, event organizer. “We want to make… a cause-oriented culture.”

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Unfair BCS judgement CHRIS POTRYKUS

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Computers are stupid. They don’t age well, they’re slow, dirty and rarely do what you ask them to do. Case and point, the BCS or Bowl Championship Series. Or Bogus Computer Standings, whichever suits your favorite college football team for the week. Two weeks ago, the first BCS standings of the year were announced. And for two weeks straight, the obvious favorite has been snubbed by the computers. I speak, of course, of the Oregon Ducks. For two weeks, both “human” polls, the coaches’ and AP poll, have ranked the Ducks No. 1 in the standings. But Skynet didn’t see it the same way, catapulting the Oklahoma Sooners and Auburn Tigers, both were ranked fourth in the polls, over the Ducks. The Sooners ended up getting a whooping from the Missouri Tigers, proving that computers were wrong. Meanwhile, during a nationally broadcasted Thursday night game, Oregon assassinated UCLA in a lopsided 60-13 victory Oct. 21. The humans? Very impressed. Skynet, er, I mean the BCS? Not so much. Because Auburn won an unimpressive game against a good-but-not-THATgood Louisiana State University team Oct. 23 and still managed to jump Oregon and Boise State in the mind of the computers. Experts have claimed that both Oklahoma and Auburn have a more difficult strength of schedule, one of the factors the computers consider. But Auburn plays three Football Championship Subdivision schools, while Oklahoma plays in the weak Big 12 and two FCS teams. Oklahoma’s true tests came against a Texas team that was embarrassed by UCLA and the Missouri Tigers that dominated the Sooners from the opening kickoff. It’s been long past due that we switch out the dusty old machine and replace it with the human experts that have been around since the beginning. Lest we face the inevitable doom that follows when computers take over.

Provided by Paul Rudman United Kingdom native, men’s rugby center, Robert Dodson, plays with integrity and passion on the field for Cal State Fullerton.

DODSON: MORE THAN JUST AN INTERNATIONAL MAN ... Continued from page 1 “Coach Grieve has been an excellent coach to the team. Can’t find anyone like him back home,” Dodson said. Dodson inspires the team as well with his experience and knowledge of the game. Teammate Michael Morgan said, “Robert is awesome. It is cool to play with someone from another country because you get to learn about a completely different culture and lifestyle.” Dodson is a good asset to the team because of his experience of course, but also his willingness to help. He loves coaching and finding ways to get through to the players both on and off the field. He definitely brings the team’s morale up.

Phil Grieve rugby Head Coach, could not agree more. “Robert is a great addition to the team because of his experience. He has a great impact on the team by making the team better.” Dodson is not afraid to get down and dirty on that rugby field. Rugby is a vicious sport that involves a lot of contact. It lacks a helmet as well as padding. If there is padding, it is a little more than a paper-thin set of shoulder pads. As for Dodson, all he wears is a mouth guard. “Helmets, or should I say, scrum caps, are uncomfortable. They are unnecessary because they are soft,” Dodson said. He knows to never use his head while tackling because it is almost certain he will get hurt as badly as the guy he is trying

to hit. There are many difficult plays a team has to endure while playing rugby. For Dodson, mauling is difficult. Much pulling, pushing and struggling occurs in mauling as you try to get the ball and smuggle it away. “It is crucial because, mauling consists of everyone in contact, challenging the player with the ball, and moving towards the goal line,” Dodson said. However, even with the mental and physical toughness of the sport, rugby is his passion. Dodson would love to go professional and one day play for the Swansea Whites and hopefully leading onto NeathSwansea Ospreys. Coming from the United Kingdom, where rugby is a popular sport, he wishes that it were acknowledged more within this school as it is back home.

Legendary surfer Andy Irons, a three-time ASP World Champion, was found dead Tuesday at the age of 32. Irons had withdrawn from the Rip Curl Pro Search in Puerto Rico due to illness and was found dead in his Dallas hotel room. The Hawaiian surfer was on layover headed back to his home in Kauai. His cause of death is still uncertain, however, the Honolulu Star Advertiser reports that the possible cause of death is being investigated as an overdose of methadone. An autopsy was scheduled for Wednesday morning. Billabong, a loyal Irons sponsor, said he had been battling dengue fever, a viral disease transmitted by mosquitoes. Stab Magazine, an Australian surfing publication, also reported Irons’ dengue fever. Typically the disease is not fatal. “The world of surfing mourns an incredibly sad loss,” Billabong said in a statement. Irons’ death comes as shock to the surfing community. He arrived in Puerto Rico with the rest of the ASP competitors, including Kelly Slater who is going for his record 10th ASP Title. Irons didn’t show up for his first heat, and by the end of the second heat it was announced he had withdrawn from the event due to an illness he contracted in Portugal, where the ASP had just finished the Rip Curl Pro. “The thoughts and sympathies of the ASP family go out to the Irons family as the entire sporting world mourns this tragedy,” the ASP said in a statement. Irons had originally flown to Miami and received an IV drip before he decided to receive treatment from his own doctors in Hawaii. A high fever and vomiting forced Irons to miss his original flight out of Dallas, forcing him to check into a hotel outside of the Dallas-Ft. Worth International Airport. Irons grew up in Hanalei on the island of Kauai. He started his career

on the ASP World Tour in 1998, the highpoint being his three-straight world championships from 200204. During his time in the ASP, Irons racked up 20 victories while also winning the Vans Triple Crown of Surfing four times. Irons will be remembered as one of the fiercest competitors surfing has ever known. His battles against rival Slater brought out the best in one another, helping to solidify surfing’s popularity in the extreme sports spectrum. “Andy was an absolutely gifted individual.” Slater said in a statement. “I’m lucky to have known him and had the times we had together. I feel blessed that we worked through the differences we had and I was able to learn what I’m made of because of Andy. I’m so sad.” Slater also went on to say that if he is lucky enough to win his 10th ASP World Title, he would dedicate it to Irons. But for the time being, the ASP has postponed its Puerto Rico event indefinitely. Irons leaves behind his wife Lyndie, who is pregnant with the couple’s first child. Irons is also survived by his brother and fellow professional surfer, Bruce Irons.

By the numbers World class surfer, Andy Irons was the most intense rival to ninetime ASP Chmapion Kelly Slater.

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$1.42 million In total career earnings as a pro surfer. Hanalei, Kauai, Hawaii native. SOURCE: The Association of Surfing Professionals

NBA: One week in the books MARC DONEZ Daily Titan

The NBA basketball season is finally here. Gone is all the talk about the Heat and whether they can keep the Lakers from “threepeating.” Here are some things that stood out from the first week of the 2010-11 season. 1. The Miami Heat started their most anticipated season in the history of their franchise with a huge thud last Tuesday. Laying an egg against a more aggressive and more cohesive Boston Celtics. It didn’t last long though as the Heat polished off the 76ers, Magic and the Nets to finish out the week. The key for the Heat is learning to play together. Oh, and having LeBron James on your team doesn’t hurt either. 2. The New Orleans began the first week by starting 3-0. Yes, the Lakers, Hawks and Trail Blazers also started off great, but neither of them won all three against playoff teams. It may not last all season, but the Hornets are playing with a chip on their shoulder. 3. It was Ring Night at Staples Center Tuesday night and the Lakers celebrated in style. Phil Jackson was presented his record 11th championship ring. One-by-one each Laker was introduced at midcourt, met with roaring applause from the Laker faithful. But basketball was still to be played for the defending champions, having to overcome a 15-point deficit en route to a 112-110 victory over the Rockets. The second unit has looked great, with great minutes coming from newcomers Steve Blake and Matt Barnes. 4. Four words: “Respect for the Game.” The idea behind instituting such a rule is to cut down the complaining from players. Unless you’re an NBA official, chances are you don’t like what you’re seeing. The first week saw a total of 104 technical fouls, an average of 2.42 per game. Compare that to last season where the average was 1.76 through the first week. 5. On a more sentimental note, it was great to see Nuggets coach George Karl back on the bench for Denver. Karl left the team after last year’s AllStar break to be treated for throat and neck cancer. Karl had already beat prostate cancer in 2005. The Nuggets got off to a quick start for their coach, beating the Jazz by 22 on opening night. Contact Us at dtsportsdesk@gmail.com