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December 9, 2010

Assassin’s Creed:

WHAT’S INSIDE OPINION Controversial scanners: Better than a pat-down ........................................4

players flock for familiarity The third installment of the game may be easy for players to miss, but it’s sure not to disappoint when played.

I Am Number Four promises

DETOUR “The Boss” revamps Darkness on the Edge of Town ........................................5

Disney teams up with Michael Bay and Steven Spielberg to bring the Sci-Fi novel to the big screen early next year. See ALIENS, page 6

SPORTS The “King’s” return to his old stomping grounds ........................................8

See VIDEO GAME, page 6

a unique new Sci-Fi experience

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Fans flock to midnight release of game series

Society of Professional Journalists - Daily Titan Convergence Contest Winner

Economy evolves internships

Creators of World of Warcraft hold the only launch party in the U.S.

Extracurricular opportunities in small, nonprofit organizations

LUCIO VILLA

KELSEY LANEY

More than a thousand World of Warcraft fans waited in line at Fry’s Electronics parking lot in Fountain Valley to purchase the new expansion pack, Cataclysm, at midnight Dec. 6. Cataclysm is the third expansion in the game series that first launched in 2004. WOW is a massive multiplayer role-playing game. With many official launch parties worldwide, Blizzard, the company who creates WOW, held only one in the United States and dedicated fans camped outside Fry’s Electronics to get their hands on the game. Computer science student Curtis McHenry, 18, who goes by a Fury Warrior named Belarr on WOW, waited 82 hours come midnight to be the very first in line to get a copy of the new WOW expansion. “My feet are killing me from waiting in line,” McHenry said. McHenry was the first in line and received a free copy of the collector’s edition, which is retailed at about $80. McHenry waited in line with four other friends who rotated 30 minutes to have breaks, go home, shower and make food runs. Although the rain came down on them Sunday, they were dedicated to stick through it and stay in line. “Our tent got flooded,” McHenry said. They had to buy a new one.Blizzard entertained the fans while waiting for the countdown until midnight with Cataclysm cinematic trailers, top three fan videos, music by the David Arkenstone and Tavern Band and a heavy metal band.

A small-scale internship can provide students with the job experience they need during this tough economic time and scarce employment rate. Associate director for Cal State Fullerton’s Center for Internships and Community Engagement, Dawn Macy, said 62 percent of the jobs lost during the current economy slump will never come back. “The workforce is evolving,” Macy said. “Employers are looking for a whole new set of skills than what they have previously been looking for. They want flexibility, adaptability and creativity.” Since the workforce is evolving, the types of internships students seek should also change. Oftentimes the internship opportunities that are not so heavily sought out and desired by students are the better choices. Steven G. Mihaylo Hall, the College of Business and Economics, does not require an internship for graduation, but highly recommends one within specific departments for work experience. Macy said a large-scale company like Dell might be a first choice for business majors, but a smaller-scale company like an independentlyowned small business may have more to offer to someone who needs and wants to learn a broader range of skills. A small or up-and-coming business has fewer employees, thus, an intern would be able to take on more jobs. An intern could assist with the accounting duties one day and help out with administrative duties the next. When working for a corporation like Dell, for example, the intern would be assigned to only one task.

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JC VERA / Convergence Contest Winner Robert Oleson has hit a roadblock in his life. He is facing up to a year of jail time for a second DUI offense that could keep him from enlisting in the Navy.

SHIFTING GEARS

One man’s struggle through multiple DUI offenses and his hope, dedication and commitment to change his life LINA NORENA

Convergence Contest Winner

He sits comfortably on the green felt steps leading up to his mobile-home porch, a gentle breeze blows on what is an otherwise warm fall day. He takes off his sunglasses and pulls out a cigarette. He lights up and inhales, takes another lengthy drag from his cigarette and flicks it toward the curb. He walks on a 6-foot-2-inches, 260-pound frame; his arms don several tattoos depicting logos of old-school punk rock bands and his face shows signs of acne scars.

Robert Oleson, 28, is suffering the consequences of his bad choices, but is determined to turn his life around in hopes of being able to enlist in the Navy; he exhales and begins to recount an incident that occurred the night of Oct. 25, 2010. On that Monday, Oleson got behind the wheel of his 1998 green Honda Civic after leaving a bar he frequents in Garden Grove. Leaving earlier than typical nights, he pulled out of the parking lot and was caught off guard by those red and blue lights glaring through his rear-view mirror. Oleson had been drinking, and at that moment, déjà vu struck as the officer forcefully cuffed him and took him to jail for his second time

driving under the influence of alcohol. “The moment I saw the lights flash, I knew I was screwed,” Oleson said. “I knew I had too much to drink and knew they would give me a field test.”

The integration between the written text and the video made it a compelling story to read. - Prof. Genelle Belmas Convergence Contest Judge

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Not just another statistic, athletic adviser tells all MICHELLEE COOPER Daily Titan

JC VERA / For the Daily Titan Pilot Touhill performs a mix of reggae, rock and other genres at the Becker Amphitheater.

Becker offers eclectic mix MIMI CASTELLANOS Daily Titan

Students were taken for a joyride down the coastline in the backseat of Pilot Touhills’ beat machine Wednesday at the Becker Amphitheater. Pilot Touhill echoed a fusion of everything from reggae, rock, soul, hip-hop, electronica and the blues to create a fresh original sound. “I started off with hip-hop and I’ve always wanted to get away from that and do something like Sublime and the Red Hot Chili Peppers, who I admire, so I wanted to branch off and make something of my own type of sound. When I had all music I just tossed it together and that’s

where it all kind of went,” said Mark Lowe, turntablelist. The band met online through none other than CraigList.com, communicating and mixing tracks from opposite sides of the country out of Mark Lowes home studio. Although the concert was delayed a few minutes by their MIA bassist, in no time the engine to the El Camino was fired up and Pilot Touhill started coasting. The set consisted of songs that painted vivid pictures of stories imbedded in the lyrics, taking the audience on a trip. Each of the songs delivered catchy hooks, soulful melodies and infectious rhythms packaged in effortless talent. See BECKER, page 5

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This was the case for a young man, who was walking down the street one day and the next, would spend his life in a wheel chair, paralyzed from the waist down. Where he is today: Rodney Anderson, 29, is an athletic academic adviser at Cal State Fullerton and former member of the CSUF men’s basketball team. Upon receiving his degree in counseling, he knew he always wanted to work with kids and through his athletic background, acquired a soft spot for athletics. “I received my graduate degree in counseling but didn’t know if I wanted to continue in this field or not,” Anderson said. “My athletes keep me young and excited and once an opportunity presented itself (to work as an academic adviser), it appealed to me and I jumped on the opportunity.” “I was a graduate assistant under Meredith Basil (former head athletic academic adviser), who showed me that this is how I could make a difference. My goal is to get athletes to see the most important thing is to get a degree,” Anderson said. Gail Kirkland, who is also an athletic academic adviser, said working with Anderson has been a

JOHNNY LE / Daily Titan Former member of the Cal State Fullerton men’s basketball team, Rodney Anderson, serves his fellow Titans as academic adviser.

privilege and he is someone who is always ready and willing to get the job done. “Rodney is very dependable, easy to work with and someone you can always count on,” Kirkland said. “He has been accepting of his disability and goes on and takes it

as part of life, and I don’t know if many people could do that.” Anderson expressed his passion for working with kids and how important it is for him to show them there is a better way. “I love my job, I come in everyday smiling,” Anderson said.

“It doesn’t feel like a job to me. I still want to reach out to inner-city youth and work with an outreach program and I’m hoping to get the school involved here and get a program going.” See ANDERSON, page 8

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December 9, 2010

IN OTHER NEWS

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All Night Study during finals

Mullen rebukes China for failing to curb North Korea SEOUL AND BEIJING – The most senior U.S. military official delivered a sharp rebuke to China Wednesday, blaming Asia’s top power for failing to rein in its North Korean ally in the escalating dispute over the fate of the Korean peninsula. Administrator Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, blasted China for refusing to condemn North Korea over the Nov. 23 artillery barrage that killed four people on the South Korean island of Yeonpyeong. He spoke in Seoul, where he met with his South Korean counterpart in a public display of resolve to deter any North Korean aggression.

NATIONAL

Arrest made in plot to blow up military center BALTIMORE – A 21-year-old Baltimore man has been arrested for attempting to blow up a military recruitment center in Catonsville, Md., with a fake bomb, supplied by federal agents. Federal authorities say Antonio Martinez, also known as Muhammad Hussain, attempted to detonate what he thought to be a vehicle bomb Wednesday morning at the Armed Forces Career Center. Court records paint Martinez as obsessed with jihad and intent on punishing the military. He praised Nidal Hassan, the U.S. Army major who killed 13 people at Fort Hood, Texas, and discussed obtaining weapons and shooting up military installations, records show.

STATE Graduation and dropout rates rise in California LOS ANGELES – California’s high school graduation and dropout rates rose in the past academic year, according to a report released Tuesday, but some East Bay districts saw vast fluctuations in their data, which could indicate errors. The Dublin School District, for example, showed a 99.9 percent dropout rate in 2008-09, up from 10.8 percent the previous year. “We do not have a 99.9 percent dropout rate,” said trustee Dan Cunningham. He said district officials were looking into the error, which was a mathematically impossibility, since its graduation rate was 93.3 percent during the same time period, according to reports also released by the State Tuesday.

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LUCIO VILLA / Daily Titan Thousands wait outside Fry’s Electronics in Fountain Valley to get their hands on the new expansion of World of Warcraft. WOW is made by the Blizzard Entertainment Company. Music was provided for attendees while counting down to midnight.

WOW: THOUSANDS ATTEND RELEASE

Finals are just around the corner and the time for coffee, energy drinks and cramming is here. The Titan Student Union will be open 24-hours for its All Night Study. From Dec. 11 through Dec. 17 the main level of the TSU will be open to give students a place to study for finals. Other parts of the TSU such as Titan Bowl and Billiards and the Food Court have extended their hours to accommodate any breaks students need from staring at textbooks. Study areas, the computer lounge, and meeting rooms for group projects will be accessible to checkout also. For more information about room checkout go to Asi.Fullerton.edu/AllNightStudy. Activities and giveaways will also be available to help get students through the night and help alleviate stress. Brief by Jenna West

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There was also a dance competition where 12 fans were allowed to go onstage and perform a dance from the game. The top three winners were awarded a wireless headset and an EVGA graphics card. Riverside resident Amber Gregory, 22, came dressed up as a WOW goblin engineer wearing green makeup that covered her full body. Gregory participated in the dance competition and danced to Poker Face by Lady Gaga as a “Wargan Female.” She took second place. Adult film star Sasha Sweet, 21, braved the cold and came in a gold bikini, gold elf ears and a gold finish all over her skin. “I’m a huge WOW player,” Sweet said. Sweet has been playing the game for three-and-a-half years and was in line for five hours. She said that the first thing she is going to do once she plays the game is fly over Old World Azarath and see everything. The night was hosted by Blizzard licensing project manager Kat Hunter and senior producers Kim Phan. At midnight, the fans that were in line were finally let inside Fry’s Electronics for their chance to purchase the highly anticipated game. Nhan Huynh, a Cal State Fullerton alumnus had a friend save a place for him in line at the launch party and was finally let in to purchase three copies of the Cataclysm game. “It’s going to be a Christmas present for my brother and his girlfriend,” Huynh said. “I remember playing back at Cal State Fullerton instead of studying.”

Business College in high ranks

LUCIO VILLA / Daily Titan Amber Gregory from Riverside dances to “Poker Face” by Lady Gaga in a dance competition held at the launch party for WOW. Gregory took second place.

Mihaylo College was recently ranked among the Princeton Review’s “Best 300 Business Schools” for 2011. Among the 11 categories, Mihaylo ranked among the best business schools on the West Coast. Other CSUs to make West Coast rankings included San Bernardino, Long Beach, Fresno, East Bay, Chico, Pomona and San Luis Obispo. Chapman was also among the rankings in the West. Mihaylo currently serves more than 850 graduate students. These students participate in business programs such as master’s in economics, accountancy, taxation and information systems. According to Princeton Review, 19,000 students who attend universities offering MBA programs were surveyed to determined the rankings. Rankings were also based on certain statistical information about the universities such as admissions requirements, physical environment and programs. Schools ranked nationally included UCLA, which ranked first in the Best Campus Environment category. Stanford was ranked as the toughest business school to get into in the country. UC Berkeley ranked sixth in Best Administered Programming. Brief by Francine Rios

INTERNSHIPS: HELP PROVIDED BY CSUF FOR STUDENTS ... Continued from page 1 “Larger companies have specific jobs they need completed,” Macy said. “With smaller-scale companies, you can do big things that you might not be able to do at larger companies. Small marketing companies allow students to use their creativity, which is what the employers are looking for.” The College of Education requires students to shadow teachers as well as complete hours at all three schooling levels: elementary, middle and high school. While those hours provide great experience for students, an internship adds more knowledge and skills. “I work at Kid’s Club; this helps me by just becoming part of the system. You gain familiarity with the teachers and principals that way,” said Monique San, 21, a liberal studies major.

“It’s a great transition from sitting in a classroom to actually working with the kids.” Kathryn Bartle-Angus, coordinator of Undergraduate Programs and professor for the reading department, said nonprofit organizations like the Boys and Girls Club of America and the YMCA are great places for education majors. These nonprofit organizations provide firsthand experience toward working with children. “Nonprofit organizations (that work with children) provide lots of opportunities; anything where you are working with children in a leadership position is a good head start into the professional world,” Bartle-Angus said. “Education majors can also consider camp counseling opportunities like Camp Titan, as well as working and/or volunteering at their local schools. This can be done during the regular school

day or in the after-school programs offered at many elementary and middle neighborhood schools.” In the College of Communications an internship is a graduation requirement for all students. Nonprofit institutions like the American Heart Association or Casa Teresa, a homeless shelter for pregnant women, are beneficial places to exercise skills as well as pick up new ones. In some cases, these institutions hire interns as full-time employees. The College of Humanities and Social Sciences has an array of majors that may not need an internship, but other departments stress the benefits of internships. Political science professor Scott Spitzer said a government agency is a great place to intern, and students have a large variety of agencies to choose from. Students can choose something

they are passionate about from places like the Administration for Children and Families or the Department of Labor. Interest groups and nonprofit organizations are also great internship opportunities for students who are more interested in law making and implementation of public policy. “Politics is a living, breathing, social reality. You can learn a lot from reading and studying, but you also need to have the experience of being involved in it,” Spitzer said. “Interest groups and nonprofits are great ways to see what you are or are not interested in.” With today’s employers seeking flexibility, adaptability and creativity, an internship has potential to help students develop those qualities. Stop by the Center for Internships and Community Engagement in Langsdorf Hall for more information.

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SPJ: LIFE CHANGES

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The Garden Grove Police gave him a sobriety test, which he failed. This resulted in his second DUI offense in less than four years and resulted in the possibility of having to serve time in prison. Oleson is still hesitant to admit he may have a drinking problem although he realizes his habitual drinking has created aggravation in his life. His record is tainted and there are holes left in his pockets because of this bad habit. “Yes, there have been times where I might have blacked out because of drinking, but it isn’t a common thing,” Oleson said. “I do remember waking up in the hospital after apparently getting hit in the head with a brick because of a night of drinking. But I don’t think I have a problem, I don’t drink the moment I wake up and I’m a night person I only drink at night.” Oleson grew up in Whittier, Calif. and lived there until the age of 13. His family moved to Ponderosa Mobile Park in Anaheim, where he still resides. He attended Katella High School but never attained a high

school diploma. After dropping out, he picked up drinking around the age of 17. The repercussions of his drinking habit have begun to dawn on Oleson; the hospital bills and DUI offenses represent only a few. Time missed from work, and money spent at bars also add up. He acknowledged that he spends the majority of his earnings at bars, but when asked if he would ever consider giving up drinking for good, a smirk, fol-

This story is a personal and important look at the effects of a drunk-driving arrest on a man’s life and work. This story is tightly written and a compelling read. - Prof. Jason Shepard Convergence Contest Judge

lowed by a sheepish chuckle made it clear that his attempt to change will be gradual. “I have been late to work, but not just because of drinking, there are other reasons,” Oleson said. “The company I work at has been

understanding, but I am not too sure if that will be the case this second time around with me having to miss work if I get a sentence of 30 days or more.” After Oct. 25 it would be the third time Oleson has been incarcerated over alcohol abuse and admits it has been a wake-up call. If he were to return, he remains optimistic and claims that jail can be a foundation for change since it gives him time to self-reflect and plan for the future as well as keep in shape. “One good thing about being in jail is that you’re able to lose weight because there isn’t much to do but workout,” Oleson said. He is taking responsibility for his actions and will agree to the sentence. However, he is hoping for a lenient judge. Oleson’s court date is slated for early December, and he is hoping to persuade the judge into letting him enlist in the Navy in lieu of jail time. In his attempt to make a change for the better, Oleson counts on the support of his family and new girlfriend and hopes this is just a minor speed bump in his path to a better future.

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First place overall winner: Lina Norena and JC Vera with “A DUI Tale” Second place overall winner: Julissa Rivera, William Camargo and Serena Whitecotton with “A day in the life of: An undocumented student” JC VERA / Daily Titan

Third place overall winner: Nyree Knox, Blanca Canales and Jeanette Castaneda with “Driving Under the Influence”

Oleson’s court date is scheduled for early December and he is hoping to persuade the judge into letting him enlist in the Navy instead of jail.

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OPINION

December 9, 2010

Getting intimate with body scanners

KATIE EVANS Daily Titan

Exactly 21 days from now, I will embark on an adventure to Iceland. The adventure lies not only in the destination itself, but also at the Los Angeles International Airport with the full-body scanners the Transportation Security Administration has rolled out in the last few months. According to a recent poll by Zogby International 61 percent of travelers recently surveyed oppose the new full-body scans and modified TSA pat downs. I’m of the minority who is willing to try out the full-body scan. The people who oppose these new security methods, such as the followers of the organized “National Opt-Out Day” Nov. 24 who opted out of the full-body scans, seem like nothing but complainers to me. The new TSA procedures are yet another example of the costs we Americans must pay to protect ourselves and one another. each other. With transportation security and airplane terrorists battling head-on, one of them had to increase their technology and efficiency. I don’t know about you 61 percent, but I would rather my security increase, thank you. Whenever these types of procedures change, there will always be a backlash. The thing is, the amount of air travelers per year has gone down steadily since 2007, the lowest it has been in years, according to the United States Bureau of Transportation Statistics. “The backlash to the latest procedures may be partly a result of the public not seeing an immediate need for them,” said Stephen Flynn, homeland security analyst, to USA Today. That makes sense, because the school life expectancy for the average American is only until 16 years old, according to the CIA World Factbook. They can’t help it; they probably just never learned better. According to the TSA, the scan-

They are safe. They are fast. They are anonymous (unless there is a discrepancy). Transportation Security Administrator John Pistole even told USA Today that the scanners and new patdowns already had found “dozens and dozens of artfully concealed items.” Not only are these procedures fast, safe, and anonymous, but they are also

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Students under pressure more than ever FRANCINE RIOS

want do is sleep through it. I’m sure An article featured on Washingmany people on the outside of this tonian.com exposes how the real-life situation can easily blame it on the in- academic pressures felt by students lead dividual student: you can’t to AdderLet’s face it: the workload that col- manage your time well, you all conlege - and even high school - students study and go on Facebook sumption No serious student are responsible for today is not what it simultaneously, you rely on and subwas when mom and pop roamed the google for all of your thinksequent goes to school with campus jungle. ing, etc... academic the mantra ‘C’s get The standards for high school stuWell, those people can success. dents to graduate, let alone get into a go kick rocks, because such One studegrees... good university, have raised significant- generalizations don’t apply dent at ly in just about every aspect. Whether to all of us. D u k e it’s scoring well on the SAT or fulfilling Some of us have outside turned to community service hours, students to- commitments like work, or commut- Adderall when his grades, which would day face a lot of pressures to succeed. ing back and forth between campus ultimately determine if he would get Once these students get to college, and home (which can be SO draining), into medical school, just weren’t cutthey are met with syllabi, heavy with or helping care for family members, or ting it. While the Adderall helped reading assignments, essays and the ex- participation in on-campus organiza- him get awesome grades (and party pectation that they will come to class tions (because what scholarship or all night), the magic wore off when he everyday, well-read and ready to jump grad school panel wants someone who found himself in the ER one mornat any opportunity to raise their hand, never leaves the library?). ing. Even after all that, he still decided say something (hopefully intelligent) For those of us who have a load to he would use Adderall for his MCAT and and fulfill that 20 percent of their juggle, sometimes we can do noth- exam. grade that participation goes toward. ing more than adapt to our academic The article also talks about a girl Sounds doable, right? Sure. If you’re jungle, where only the strongest gradu- who took Adderall to score an 1150 taking one class. ate with distinction, because no serious (when the perfect score was still 1600) Many of us are feeling these pres- student goes to college with the mantra on the SAT and got into George Washsures right at this very moment, with of “Cs get degrees.” ington University. finals looming in the air. Sometimes, these adaptations can One student writer at Georgetown As this is my final fall semester of go to extremes. even cited her campus to be an “Addermy collegiate career, I tell you from a Take the use of Adderall for exam- all drug den” come finals week. full-circle experience that the process of ple. That’s right mom, little Johnny is While I guess I’m not hip enough to preparing for finals is like having two not just using Adderall to calm down risk an Adderall addiction, at the same periods in one month. anymore. He is using it to graduate time, I don’t blame these students for It sucks, it’s upsetting, and all you from NYU, too. taking Adderall either. In the academic jungle, being faced with midterms and finals can be brutal, and as the standards for education demand more and more from students, it really is a matter of fight or flight. The Daily Titan welcomes letters to the editor. All letters must Using Adderall is simply one stratinclude the sender’s first and last name. Students must include their egy employed by students to avoid bemajors, and other writers must include their affiliation to the univering eaten alive. sity, if applicable. The Daily Titan reserves the right to edit letters for No doubt it’s a jungle out there, length, grammar and spelling. Send letters to Isa Ghani, the editor-infolks. chief, at dteditorinchief@gmail.com. While it is scarier than it used to be, be wise on how you chose to survive. Daily Titan

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Courtesy of Flickr user Jurvetson extremely effective. The short attention spans of the average modern American citizen may be to blame for those complaining about the procedures. Perhaps they have forgotten all of the terrorist attacks within our borders and out, through air travel. Not just Sept. 11, but also a fouryear span from 1985-89 where many overseas occurred, as was artfully explained by Salon writer Patrick Smith. Regardless, less than four weeks from now, I will confidently make my way through LAX, carry-on in hand, ready to test out new technology for the sake of my country’s security, and for the sake of my own time saved. Sure, full-body scanners, let’s go to second base together.

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TSA’s recent security crackdown means safer flights

ner does not reveal a person’s face, only what they look like beneath their clothing. Anonymity remains as the image is shown on a screen in a back room where security ensures that there are no concealed weapons. The image cannot be stored or transferred and is immediately deleted after the person is deemed safe. With long and coiling airport security lines, it is highly unlikely that the security officer is a pervert who enjoys sitting in a dark, dank room by himself, aroused but the sight of your naked body. Don’t flatter yourself. He or she is doing his or her job. Why some people prefer the in-depth pat down where, as The Atlantic writer Jeffrey Goldberg phrases it, the security officers pat down people all the way up their thighs until they reach “resistance,” or one’s crotch, is beyond me. Why they claim that this method is less intrusive, I will never understand. This contrasts the full-body scan which, according to the TSA, is “advanced imaging technology (which) safely screens passengers for metallic and nonmetallic threats including weapons, explosives and other objects concealed under layers of clothing without physical contact to help the TSA keep the traveling public safe.” In addition, the TSA offers many workarounds for those who are extremely uncomfortable with either of these methods for reasons including religion, pregnancy, etc. Security officers are willing to do pat downs in private rooms or with witnesses to ensure that no one is being violated. As a whole, the people who complain about the new restrictions likely do not consider the efficiency these new full-body scanners provide.

DETOUR

December 9, 2010

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Album: Springsteen two box set

MARYANNE SCHULTS Daily Titan

BECKER: Pilot Touhill performs comprehensive set for students ... Continued from page 1 A constant breeze of rock, reggae and hip-hop elements with melodic guitar riffs and percussion enhanced beats filled the amphitheater. “They have a really mellow sound to them, very relaxing. They sound like they know what they are doing,” said Scott Jackson, 23 of La Habra. They were a pleasant surprise to the audience, due to their unique sound and tight, effective performance. With songs ranging from relaxing jams celebrating a particular green leafy substance, to hip-hop influenced tracks, such as “The Perfect Size,” the result was a delicious hybrid of reggae and hip hop that was a set highlight. “C’mon now and twist and roll/ Grab that lighter, we’ll burn one slow/We’ll chase our troubles away/ C’mon now and twist and roll/Free your mind, free your soul/We’ll chase our troubles away because every day is a good, good morning.” Although the amphitheater was engulfed by the shade and the weather dropped in temperature the audience seemed to enjoy the performance, getting their warmth from uncontrollable toe tapping.

“I’ve always liked these shows because the are a wide variety in music. This one in particular I liked the sound because it had a reggae – hiphop feel which made it really nice to just kick back and do some reading,” said Emily Robles 20, English major, who stopped to enjoy the band. Reggae is naturally a type of music that brings people together and makes everyone have a good time. Pilot Touhill took that and combined it with a sweet tight sound, and their songs carried out not leafy green themes, but the always needed love song, “Good Morning.” “And you’re good one, what a beauty. I’m so happy to be lying in this bed with you. Senorita, you’re my weakness but I just gotta say, I’m crazy about the things that you do.” Pilot Touhill proved that they belong in the same league as The Black Seeds, Sublime, Slightly Stoopid and other bands in the emerging and popular reggae-rock movement infecting fans in California. At the end of the concert, the band gave audience members free copies of their latest independently recorded album, Rich As A King. If you missed the joyride, the album is also available online at PilotTouhill. BandCamp.com.

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JC VERA / Daily Titan Pilot Touhill offers a unique compilation of sounds for listeners. The band met through CraigsList.com, making music together while living on opposite coasts.

For those growing up in the mid-to-late ‘70s, the lyrics of Bruce Springsteen’s songs reflected a carefree yet dramatic blue-collar life filled with muscle cars, love and escaping the day-to-day boredom of life. If only for a few moments, one could sit back and put “The Boss” on the turntable and issues, such as the fuel shortage or the Vietnamese conflict, would fade away. His third album, Born to Run was released in August 1975, and proved to be the breakthrough that Courtesy of MCT launched his climb to one of the Springsteen’s two-box set, released Nov. most well-known rock musicians. 16, contains never-before-heard tracks. The album’s title song and “Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out” were released tracks were recorded with his E as singles and climbed to the top of Street Band. the charts. Some of the lesser-known These include his own versions of tracks were popular with his grow- tunes he wrote for others, including ing fan base, including “Thunder “Because the Night” (Patti Smith), Road.” Springsteen famously hoped “Talk to Me” (Southside Johnny and he would sound like “Roy Orbison the Asbury Jukes) and “Fire” (Pointsinging Bob Dylan produced by er Sisters). Spector,” according to Rolling Stone The six-disc deluxe box set inmagazine’s David Fricke. cludes the two CDs as well as a bonus But less than a year after the album’s release, Springsteen’s life was CD and three DVDs. Also includturned upside down and put on ed is the celebrated documentary hold when he entered a bitter legal shown on HBO, The Promise: The Making of Darkness battle with of the Edge of Town. his manager. It’s filled with a gloThat gave ‘The Promise’... is filled rious eight-and-aThe Boss half hours of video time to write with acoustic piano ballads and record to rockabilly blues and rock, and audio to satiate Darkness On any Springsteen true to The Boss the Edge of connoisseur. Town, reMusic lovers will leased in cherish the 80-page 1978 after the lawsuits were settled. spiral notebook containing facsimiTo tell a visual tale of that gloomy les of Springsteen’s original and alperiod, Columbia Records released a ternative lyrics, recording notes and two-CD boxed set, The Promise (The never-before-seen photographs. Lost Session: Darkness On the Edge of Other extras include: Town) and The Promise: The Darkness -A live performance of “Darkness On the Edge of Town Story, Nov. 16. on the Edge of Town” by SpringsThe title song, “The Promise,” teen and the E Street Band, filmed foreshadows the essence of the entire package and doesn’t leave anyone Dec.13, 2009, in Asbury Park, N.J. feeling deceived. It is filled with and recorded specifically for the acoustic piano ballads to rockabilly boxed set. -Previously unreleased live video blues and rock, true to The Boss, complete with his trademarked of rehearsal and stage performances gritty tenor voice with slurred vo- from 1976-78. -A three-hour bootleg video percals and though he’s trying to sing formance from the Darkness ’78 through closed lips. The first contains 21 tracks never tour, filmed in Houston. -The first digitally remastered verpreviously released from the “Darkness” recording sessions. All the sion of “Darkness.”

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JC VERA / Staff Photographer The band presented soulful melodies that had audience members tapping their toes.

LENNON CELEBRATED 30 YEARS AFTER DEATH Thirty years ago outside a Manhattan apartment in the Upper West Side of New York city, Mark David Chapman gunned down music legend John Lennon at the age of 40. From Lennon’s Hollywood star in Los Angeles to the Strawberry Fields in New York City, fans gathered to remember Lennon’s enduring message of music and peace. In his final interview for Rolling Stone magazine’s Lennon said, “I’m not interested in being a dead fucking hero…. So forget’em, forget’em.” America Online contributor Steve Hoffer adds, “Lennon, of course, would never live to see how ironic those words have become.”

Rolling Stone magazine released the Lennon’s entire final interview with journalist Jonathan Cott to The Associated Press Dec. 8 In a 1980 cover story of the legendary musician, only segments of his interview were released. Yoko Ono released a statement to The AP on Tuesday, Nov. 7 in tribute to Lennon Death Anniversary. “On this tragic anniversary please join me in remembering John with deep love and respect,” Ono said. “In his short-lived life of 40 years, he has given so much to the world. The world was lucky to have known him. We still learn so much from him today. John, I love you!” Brief by Mark Samala

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Courtesy of Walt Disney Motion Pictures Aliens land on Earth disguised as humans with extraterrestrial powers in Dreamworks’ I Am Number Four, which debuts Feb. 18.

Aliens take the big screen MIMI CASTELLANOS For the Daily Titan

Dreamworks is teaming up with producer Michael Bay (Transformers), executive producer Steven Spielberg (Avatar) and director D.J. Caruso (Eagle Eye) to bring the acclaimed sci-fi novel I Am Number Four to the big screen. The action-packed film centers around nine aliens who’ve escaped the destruction of their planet and have landed on Earth, but are now on the run from those who destroyed their planet, the Mogadorian. The nine aliens scatter themselves on Earth disguised as ordinary teenagers with paranormal skills. Number One in Malaysia, Number Two in England and Number Three in Kenya are all killed. Alex Pettyfer plays John Smith, refugee Number Four. Smith finds his hiding spot in the small town of Paradise, Ohio, with his guardian Henri played by Timothy Olyphant (The Crazies, Hitman). When Smith receives word of the deaths of One, Two and Three, he prepares for the fight for his life. As Smith encoun-

ters his enemies, he gains extraordinary abilities that help him stay fast on his feet. “(John Smith is) this guy who comes to a point in his life where he is faced with choice like any of us are, and he has two roads. He can either pick to go down the road that he wants, which is normalcy in his life or he has to go down another road where, you know, he essentially becomes this warrior that he’s destined to be,” Pettyfer said. While living a double life and trying to hide his alien origin, let alone the Mogadorian hunt for his life, he meets his love at first sight, Sarah (Dianna Agron of Glee). “(Sarah is) fascinated with studying people and things around her – not so much as being the studied, and she meets this character, John, who is so fascinating to her because he’s open and real and different than any of the boys that she’s met at school and they form this very strong bond and this journey together and she realizes how strong she really is,” Agron said. The film also includes stars Teresa Palmer (Sorcerer’s Apprentice) as Number Six and Callan McAuliffe

(Flipped) as Smith’s best friend Sam. “It was quite an honor (to work on the film) because you have two really different types of filmmakers, but both who are very successful and very, very astute in the craft,” Caruso said. “It was really, really helpful for me on one aspect to have sort of the traditional strong, storytelling element of Steven Spielberg and his use of sort of blending and special effects with real human stories and Michael’s expertise and really how to execute this sort of the vision, and sort of how to blend physical effects with visual effects and really kinetic sort of elements of the story where the action sequences take place.” Although the movie is filled with aliens, it illustrates real-life elements. “What makes this movie so great is that it’s such a real situation where he doesn’t want to be the warrior. He doesn’t want his destiny. All he wants is normal life, but he realizes that he has to go down that road to get everything that he wants,” Pettyfer said. I Am Number Four hits the big screen Feb. 18, of next year.

The Oct. 12 release of The Band Perry’s self-titled debut album is keeping them busy on tour with shows from North Carolina to Arizona. The Band Perry arrived to mainstream media with a bang, already boasting a gold certification for their single, “If I Die Young,” from the Recording Industry Association of America. The band also was nominated for Vocal Group of the Year at the Country Music Awards Nov. 10. The band is composed of siblings Kimberly Perry (lead vocals and guitar), Neil Perry (mandolin) and Reid Perry (bass). Siblings are known to be both rivals as well as best friends and the Perry’s are no exception. “Working with the family is great because we agree,” Reid said.” You

know, growing up with the same ideals and ideas, we agree on a lot of the same creative and business decisions, so I don’t feel like there are too many decisions where we come out disagreeing. Most of the time we’ll be able to find common ground.” There are more benefits that come from being a family than simply agreeing on things. “Another thing is if one of us is having a bad day, since we are siblings, we can cheer them up and encourage them,” Reid said. “We know each other like the back of our hands, and sometimes we have to use the back of our hands, which is always great to do and we end up loving each other even after that.” Top singles “Hip to my Heart” and “If I Die Young” are both on the new album. “Kim was really the one who started ‘If I Die Young,’” Reid said. “She had just read the poem by Ten-

Courtesy of The Band Perry The Band Perry performed “If I Die Young” Nov. 10 at the Country Music Awards.

nyson, so I bet that was in the back of her mind somewhere. But ‘If I Die Young’ was inspired out of a place of contentment for us.” Currently on tour, the brothers share the band’s pre-show routine. “We do have a pre-show dance party, which unfortunately is pretty embarrassing, I will have to say,” Reid said. “A lot of times, it’s to either Lady Gaga, which Neil likes to put on, or Kimberly is a big Eric Church fan, so she may stick on one of his songs. I will say, we were not meant to be dancers, but it still does get us in the right mindset for the live show.” The band has strived for honesty in songwriting and makes sure to tell real-life stories. “I think that’s something we’ve tried to do with our album,” Neil said. “There are many layers on our album. You’ve got songs with spitfire and songs that have hopeless romance, and some talk about independence and finding your feet in this world. So there are many different layers that I think people will be able to relate to on this album.” What is in store for the country music trio? “We just hope to be doing the same thing we’re doing right now in five, 10 to 20 years, which is playing every single night the songs that we love, and continue to hopefully write songs that will mean something to people and give them an escape for a moment or two in their lives,” Reid said. The Band Perry focuses on the live aspects of their music. “Everything we do is toward the live end, and so in years to come, we just hope to become a better live band, but also with becoming better musicians, becoming better people and just to make the most of the opportunity the listeners have given us,” Neil said. “We just want to be so humble and so grateful for that, and we just want to make the most of what they’ve given us.”

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Not even officially titled as the third installment of Assassin’s Creed, the newest game that hit shelves Nov. 16, is easy to overlook. Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood directly follows the events of its predecessor Assassin’s Creed II. The main character, Etzio, returns right where the second entry in the series ended. The main setting for the game is futuristic Italy. The protagonist is Desmond Miles, a man whose ancestors have been aligned with the assassins. He revisits their memories, as he has done in the previous games through a machine called the animus. Desmond goes into his an-

cestor Etzio’s memories taking place released games, such as Call of Duty: in Rome during the Renaissance pe- Black Ops. The options with how riod. The game was marketed at E3, your character looks are extremely which is a popular industry show for limited – special abilities, otherwise all things involving video games as known as “perks,” are mostly inefan exhilarating, fective and not fast experience. needed to excel The game calls in the game. Game play overall players to lead a Where the is an eight out of 10. (I) brotherhood of multi-player assassins in the fails, the singlet’s still a fantastic game... new multi-playplayer campaign you’ll enjoy this new er feature. One doesn’t disapouting. minute you’re point. It brings the hunter, the same great chasing a target story that was through a city, and the next you are present in Assassin’s Creed I and II. the hunted. Brotherhood adds new features with The multi-player is underwhelm- more variances in the combat system ing with few customizable options – a much bigger playable city that is available compared to other recently larger than anything that has been in

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the series before. Though the single player will be sure to excite existing fans, it fails to bring in a new audience. The lack of a tutorial and explanation for anything that is going on will take away potential new fans, but avid players are able to jump in. The presentation is good with great graphics, physics and voice acting. The official soundtrack is also top notch, Ubisoft Montreal and the game’s director Jayde Raymond once again have made a great game, not enough to be called the final entry to this series, but a worthy expansion. This isn’t a complete game, as it’s just a direct sequel, adding in the lackluster multi-player. It is expected, like all things Assassin’s Creed, that the multi-player will be better the

second time around, with a larger, more expanded environment. Game play overall is an eight out of 10. At the core, it’s still a fantastic game, and if you enjoyed the other two entries in the series, you’ll also enjoy this new outing. Replay value is moderate, as you have the ability to replay “memories” and earn higher scores. The multi-player should keep devoted fans coming back, but will alienate fans not so into the series. Individual memories can be replayed to earn higher score and achievement points with lots of mini quests to complete adding flair to Brotherhood. A worthy entry in the Assassin’s Creed series, it’s still easy to see why Brotherhood didn’t earn its stripes.

Courtesy of Ubisoft Montreal Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood, released Nov. 16 is sure to excite avid fans.

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ANDERSON: ONCE A TITAN ALWAYS A TITAN ... Continued from page 1 Track and field athlete Deandra’e Woods has the opportunity to work with Anderson through student athletic advisement. Woods said that Anderson has had a significant impact on his academic achievements. “Rodney has encouraged me to stay focused on not just taking classes but focusing on learning something and making a relationship with my instructor,” Woods said. “I believe that it has helped me realize that there are things after athletics and getting my education is important.” The accident: Prior to his work as an athletic academic adviser, Anderson spent his time with the rigorous schedule of a student-athlete. He had weight training, practice and class. Upon returning from a road trip with the CSUF basketball team, Anderson headed home to Los Angeles to spend some time with his family and friends from his childhood neighborhood. “The accident happened in March after getting back from a road trip,” Anderson said. “We had gotten the day off so I went home to see my family and friends from my neighborhood.” “On March 2, I went home to talk to a friend to try and get him to go back to school. We met up at our old high school, played some ball and worked out. I went home to my parents house to say bye to my family,” Anderson said. “I grew up in the same neighborhood and had the same group of friends all my life so going away (to college) was a big change.” Before the Accident: Anderson had always been an athlete and could not see himself doing anything else. “Playing basketball for the rest of my life was the only thing I thought about doing,” Anderson said. “I always wanted to work with kids within my neighborhood to help them understand what else is out there.” Growing up in an inner-city neighborhood all his life, Anderson said he lived in a closed circle. It wasn’t until he went away to col-

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was a nice try, but it was bullshit.” In the end, the event raised $3 million that was desperately needed but in my eyes James uses $3 million as Armageddon. The end of the pocket change. James has endorseworld, the end of the NBA, the end of ments from Sprite, Upper Deck, Cleveland. Arguably the biggest free McDonald’s, Bubblicious and Nike. agent in all of sports history, let alone In 2007, LeBron was ranked No.1 the National Basketball Association, in the Forbes Top 20 Earners Under was LeBron James this past summer. 25 with earnings of over $27 milTeams like the New York Knicks lion. The money that he makes from and New Jersey Nets began preparing endorsements is only supplementary to bring James in through the free- to the checks that he cashed from agent market more than two years the Cavaliers which totaled just over ago. $75.5 million. Teams were dumping salary left In my opinion, it wasn’t about the and right in order to clear enough money; it was about everyone wantspace in their salary cap to give James ing him and how he was getting all the maximum salary. Everyone want- the attention. Since James did not go ed the talent of King James. Every- to college, he never really got a chance one wanted to turn their franchise to be fully recruited by the top colaround with the jaw-dropping ability leges of college basketball. They all of James. Then came his decision to knew he was going to the pros after leave his hometown for the beaches of high school. Miami, Fla. Blake Coden of Cal State Fullerton, ESPN and James came to an agree- a first year business major said, “It was ment to air James’ decision during a a really bad choice for him to do that. one-hour special on the night of July (It) made him look really bad.” 8. The money that was made from the Many people around the country one-hour special was to be awarded feel the same way. Tyler Buffington to the children of The Boys and Girls of Mt. San Antonio College, a third Club of America but many people year sociology major said, “It was like questioned the breaking up with motives behind someone on naI found the way that James’ choice to tional television. air his free-agency LeBron could he announced his choice decision. have handled the was selfish but I feel that Charles Barksituation a lot betley, who is a part he handled himself nicely ter and if he did, of TNT’s coverthere might not during his return to age of NBA games be as much haand an NBA Hall tred between the Cleveland... of Famer himCleveland fans - Blake Coden self, was perhaps and LeBron.” Freshman business major James’ biggest foe. The only posiBarkley called The tive quote that I Decision “a punk move” and a “dumb found while researching this story was idea.” said from Curt B., a CSUF kinesiolAccording to MSNBC Sports, ogy major said, “I found the way that James thought that race was a major he announced his choice was selfish factor in the backlash that ensued af- but I feel that he handled himself ter he turned his back on Cleveland. nicely during his return to Cleveland. With Barkley being his comedic self, He seemed to mature after changing he said, “I want that hour back in my teams.” life. Like I say, and I joke around, all In the end, James is an athlete. white people and black people think Athletes want to win and they want that ‘Decision’ thing was silly.” Bark- to win a lot. ley responded about LeBron’s act of He returned to the city of Clevecommunity service by donating the land Dec. 2 and walked away with money to the BGCA by saying, “That the “W” after scoring 38 points after For the Daily Titan

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lege that he realized what else was out there. He discovered a whole new world. “Athletics had always been a part of my life and I knew that was what was going to lead me to college,” Anderson said. “I didn’t want to be a statistic. Everything I was around and everything I knew was surrounded in a circle. I grew up in the same neighborhood and lived there my whole life. I wanted to open up a door and I knew college would be the road to take to become successful.” “College was a complete change, everything was different and there was so much more out there that I didn’t know until I got (to CSUF),” Anderson said. “Growing up, there were 12 kids in my neighborhood and only two of us went to college. The neighborhood consisted of pit falls of drugs and violence and I want the inner-city youth to see this new world,” Anderson said. “I want kids in my neighborhood to see and experience what I did and what else is out there. I want to reach kids and get them to see that new world.” How things changed: With a new outlook on life, Anderson has come to appreciate each and every day. He has a new understanding and appreciation for the little

things he once took for granted. “I learned to enjoy simple things in life,” Anderson said. “Days used to be overlooked and I learned to enjoy everyday.” “You never know what can change and I learned to be appreciative of everything,” Anderson said, “I definitely became more humble and learned to maximize each day.” Anderson attributes his success and achievements to his family and the support they have always provided for him. “My family is my backbone, they are the reason I get up in the morning,” Anderson said. “I am the baby of five and when the accident occurred, everyone rallied around and supported me. My wife, who was my girlfriend at the time, stood by me since day one.” “They push me on the days when I feel like giving up and are always there, keeping me going,” Anderson said. “Without my family, I don’t know where I would be.” Through his journey, Anderson took a situation that changed his life and did not let this tragedy hold him back from his goals and purpose. He dedicates his life to reaching out and helping others. Anderson has risen above the statistics and through his work, wants to help other kids do the same.

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playing only three quarters. James made the decision that he had the best chance to win multiple championships as a member of the Miami Heat with teammates Dwayne Wade and Chris Bosh. They can win championships if they play like they did on the 2008 Olympic team. They need to realize that they all can’t be the superstar player every night. If they play like their 9-8 season opening record indicated, they will be looked upon as perhaps the biggest flop in NBA history. In my eyes, the Los Angeles Lakers the two-time defending NBA champions, are the team to beat this year. Are you going to forgive LeBron James? What should you do? It’s your decision.

DTSHORTHAND Lee Sweepstakes heating up fast Free agent left hander Cliff Lee is garnering a lot of attention at the Major League Baseball Winter Meetings. Lee is said to have an offer from the New York Yankees in the range of $140 to $150 million over seven years. His former club, the Texas Rangers are also still in the running for his services, and are said to be a leader with the Yankees. Brief by Elliot Cook

Heisman Trophy to be awarded The most prestigious singleplayer award will be given out Saturday night at the Nokia Theatre in New York City. This year’s finalist for the award are Cameron Newton of Auburn University, LaMichael James of Oregon University, Kellen Moore of Boise State and Andrew Luck of Stanford University. The front runner seems to be Newton. Brief by Elliot Cook