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December 7, 2011

Underprivileged children to recieve toys from Camp Titan

CSUF Parking Woes effect Fullerton Residents

The annual Camp Titan Toy Drive exists to bring toys to underprivileged children, but some may not get any gifts this season as Camp Titan desperately tries to meet its goal before its Dec. 8 deadline.

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ASI board chair and vice chair chosen unanimously Aissa Canchola said she looks forward to the upcoming semester JARYD LUCERO Daily Titan

The ASI Board of Directors elected its board chair and vice chair for spring 2012 at its last meeting of the semester Tuesday. The uncontested Aissa Canchola was unanimously voted back by the board to serve another semesterlong term as ASI board chair. Christopher Labrot, current vice chair and College of the Arts representative, ran against Alvin Reyes, College of Health and Human Development representative, for the vice board chair position. Reyes came out the victor after the board unanimously voted him in as the new vice chair of the board. The candidates were each nominated by members of the board during the meeting and were given time to speak about their qualifications for their position. Both

Labrot and Reyes used a slideshow to present what they hope to achieve next semester. However, Canchola addressed the board without visual aid. Each position was voted on one at a time. After the candidate finished speaking to the board, members were able to ask questions to the candidate. Following the Qand-A segment, the candidate was asked to leave the legislative chambers so members could hold a discussion about their qualifications for the position. All candidates were then asked to leave the room and a call to vote was made. The future chair holders, Canchola and Reyes, were congratulated on their way back into the meeting. Canchola, who is currently sitting on Board of Directors for her third semester going in to her fourth, is looking forward to serving again as board chair for her third consecutive year. See ASI, page 3

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ALLAN XU / Daily Titan While no students have received tickets for skateboarding on campus by University Police since August, the number of students who ride scooters has noticeably risen.

Scootering across campus This semester, University Police has not ticketed any student for skateboarding on campus DANIELLE EVANS Daily Titan

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Ever since the President’s Directive 16 was passed in January of 2008, there has been a lot more scootering and a lot less skateboarding on campus. Students have been trying out other alternatives to travel to and from campus and from class to class in fear of getting a ticket for riding their skateboard. “Scootering is much easier to ride and easier to control. I’m not a great skateboarder, so I don’t ride much and I find it much more appealing to walk, actually. Less of a hassle to have to carry anything,” said Joshua Plaza, a fifth-year finance major. The directive addresses the use of bicycles, roller skates, scooters, skateboards and motor-

driven cycles of any kind. It applies to all visitors and members of the campus community. What many students may not know is that it is not easy to get a ticket for skateboarding on campus, even if you are caught in the act. According to Lt. John Brockie of the University Police, there have not been any tickets given to students for skateboard riding on campus since August of this year. Andrew Pulice, a transfer student from Mt. San Antonio College, said he could always skateboard at the community college. “I have never gotten a ticket (for skateboarding). I don’t really see the difference between skateboarding and biking. I just like to skateboard because it’s easier than walking,” said Pulice, a kinesiology major. The Directive 16 policy allows students two warnings before they are actually fined for riding the third time they are caught. The procedure for a first-time offense is for an officer to give the student a verbal warning, which then goes into the computer system at the police station. The

second time a student is caught, it is reported to Judicial Affairs. The third time a student is caught they receive a citation. Students can go to criminal court in order to contest the ticket. This semester, there has been a total of 40 verbal warnings given for violations, but no actual tickets were written. Many students find their days long with work and other extracurricular activities and by the time their night classes come around, they want to get to class as quickly and conveniently as possible. Thirty of the 40 verbal warnings were given after 5 p.m. during the week. The difference between scooters and skateboards is the fact that scooters can be controlled more easily and therefore are less dangerous, said Brockie. “Scooters have brakes and handlebars. It is more of a control issue with skateboards versus scooters,” said Brockie. See SCOOTERS, page 3

Physical forward looks to become leader Face-off in the streets of LA Sophomore Jakob Brummett has been a key part of Titan turnaround SEAN VIELE Daily Titan

ROBERT HUSKEY / For the Daily Titan Sophomore Jakob Brummett has scored six goals in the Titans’ last five games after moving from defense to forward last month.

Every hockey team needs a gritty, physical presence on the ice–a player who really grinds hard every shift to bring energy and momentum to the group. For the Cal State Fullerton hockey team, that presence comes in a rather smallish figure. Standing at 5’11” and listed at 180 pounds, sophomore forward Jakob Brummett is more like the Tasmanian devil on skates than a brute force to be reckoned with, but tell that to the opposition as Brummett barrels in on the forecheck to bump an opposing defenseman. “I like irritating other players. I like to hit, whatever I can do to make an impact,” said Brummett. “I’m not really a point scorer, I’m all about hitting.”

But since the 19-year-old was moved from defense to forward last month, he has displayed a consistent knack for finding the back of the net. Brummett has tallied six goals in the last five games and the Titans have won four of their last five contests since the coaching staff moved him up to play with the first line. The recently formed top offensive line trio consisting of freshman Alec Censullo, senior Elan Dunaev and Brummett has been extremely dangerous in the offensive zone, causing havoc for the opposition. Titan forward Anthony Webb said it appears the three have been playing together for a much longer time than just five games. “That whole line has just been really clicking,” said Webb. Brummett adds the crucial element of physicality along with his strong skating ability to perfectly round out that top offensive line. See BRUMMETT, page 8

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Record Number Economic Growth of CSU Applicants Could Slow Down The CSU received a record number of undergraduate applications from first-time freshmen and transfer students for the fall 2012 semester, according to the Los Angeles Times and SCV News. The applications from Oct. 1 through Nov. 30 totaled 665,860 for the CSUs 23 campuses. Last year’s application count totaled 611,225 in the same period. Applicants typically apply to multiple campuses, but 258,834 of the applicants are distinct. “California’s high school and community college students identify the CSU as the university that offers them a clear path to a successful and prosperous future,” said Nathan Evans, director of CSU Enrollment Management Services. Right now, only Bakersfield, Channel Islands, Dominguez Hills, East Bay, Stanislaus, Humboldt and the California Maritime Academy are still accepting undergraduate applications. The CSU as a whole has been struggling to keep up with demand because of state funding cuts– 20,000 qualified applicants were turned down last year.

Unemployment rates dropped in 281 metropolitan areas in the month of October, according to the Los Angeles Times. The Rust Belt saw some of the greatest improvement, largely due to a boom in manufacturing. Muskegon-Norton Shores, Mich. saw the greatest improvement in unemployment figures, which dropped 2.6 percent from 9 percent in 2010 according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Youngstown, Ohio also saw marked improvements in unemployment, which dropped from 10.2 percent in 2010 to 8.2 percent. This economic growth is showing signs of slowing in the future, however. GM’s Ohio plant in Lordstown was shut down due to slowing sales, laying off auto workers. Orders for manufactured goods dropped by nearly half a percent in October and inventories are the highest they have been since records started to be collected in 1992. California weighs in highest on the nationwide unemployment at 28.9 percent. Brief by Anders Howmann

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December 7, 2011

A passion for teaching, a dedication to change

ALVIN KIM / Daily Titan Jobbitt is an adviser for student groups such as the Middle Eastern Student Society and the Student California Teachers Association. He is also involved in the activist group WE!

From CSSA to the CSUF hockey team, Steve Jobbitt is involved JUSTIN SHANNON Daily Titan

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Some people go through their daily routine like a piece of machinery. There’s very little thought and questioning about why things are the way they are. It’s an endless cycle: eat, sleep and repeat. Steve Jobbitt is not one of those people. From the moment he engages in conversation, his passion for learning is apparent. He readily shares his knowledge as an assistant professor of history, but that’s not all. His dedication and desire for change has led to his current involvement with numerous clubs and organizations throughout the community. Jobbitt rarely finds time to sleep as he miraculously juggles his role as a teacher, husband and father of two. His wife, Rafaela Jobbitt, who is also a teacher, spoke on how her husband is able to be involved in so many things. “He puts a lot of effort into his work. He’s able to prioritize and get a lot done. I don’t think that he’s aware of how much he has accomplished,” said Rafaela. “He loves what he does and that keeps himself going.” Adding to his workload, he’s the faculty adviser for the Middle Eastern Student Society, the faculty adviser for the Student California Teachers Association, and he works with the student activists group “WE!” Jobbitt is also on the executive

board for the California Faculty Association, where he has been heavily involved with a statewide organization called “Access and Equity.” The organization has been working closely with the UCLA Civil Rights Project to advocate for students from lower socioeconomic groups to be granted equal access to a quality education within the CSU. The Chancellor’s Office initiated the “mandatory early start program” and it has been a top priority for the organization and Jobbitt. The program requires all students who are in remedial math or English to start the remediation process the summer before their first year in the CSU program. According to Jobbitt, over half of incoming freshmen need remediation and these statistics lean toward areas of poverty and lower economic status, which may come down to an issue of civil rights. Jobbitt pointed out the correlation between lowerincome neighborhoods and the quality of education in terms of monetary dispersal and credentialed teachers throughout the school districts. Jobbitt feels the CFA is misunderstood among students and their intentions aren’t what many view them as. “There’s a sense that CFA is only there to advocate faculty pay and that we just want more and are greedy … Sure some people are there to advocate for themselves, but that’s not the work that I’m doing,” said Jobbitt. Most recently, Jobbitt was involved in Occupy LA, where a few of his students conducted workshops with him alongside other universi-

ties. His goals continue to focus around social injustice and what he can do to change them. The modern European history and world history professor continues to put his words into action. “What he is teaching is something that will stay with his students long after the class is over,” said Scott Shore, 36, a history major and student of Jobbitt’s at CSUF. Furthering his impact, Jobbitt has also been working with people

Dr. Jobbitt clearly demonstrates that in order to be credible, you have to do more than just ‘talk the talk.’ Jochen Burgtorf History Department Chair

to build a coalition of students and faculty, outside of the union and outside of the university itself, to advocate for issues on educational and social justice. “The higher the tuition gets, the less access people have to education. It has an impact on both their earning capacity and social mobility,” Jobbitt said. “I went to a university just to develop as a human being and now they’re putting too high of a price tag on that opportunity.” Aside from social issues and topics of serious discussion, Jobbitt somehow manages to incorporate his passion for hockey into his agenda.

Adding to his résumé, Jobbitt has been the faculty adviser for the Titan hockey team since 2009. He dove into the coaching realm last year as he volunteered to be the team’s assistant coach during the 2009-10 season. “Outside of teaching, coaching the team was one of the most exciting things that I’ve done,” Jobbitt said. The Canadian-born professor grew up playing hockey in his native country and the sport has remained a passion of his, but with his schedule of teaching and various involvements throughout the community, he was unable to continue coaching the team after the 2009-10 season. Jobbitt continues to challenge his students and society with strong views and opinions, but by no means is he asking you to take his word for it. He’s a man out to seek social justice and equality and he knows simply talking about it isn’t enough, which stresses the importance of finding out the truth for yourself and advocating change. Jochen Burgtorf, Ph.D., professor and chair for the History Department, described Jobbitt’s crucial involvement in the fight against social injustice and what students can learn from it. “Higher education needs joint activism from faculty, students and staff, because we cannot expect politicians to represent our cause,” said Burgtorf. “Dr. Jobbitt clearly demonstrates that in order to be credible, you have to do more than just ‘talk the talk.’”

Discussing interracial relationships Speaker discusses the challenges and benefits of being a bi-racial couple DANIELLE EVANS Daily Titan

About 30 students gathered in the Cal State Fullerton Women’s Center Tuesday at noon for a seminar on interracial relationships, given by Rosalina Camacho, the coordinator for Women’s Cultural Resource Centers at CSUF. Camacho spoke enthusiastically about both the challenges and benefits of being in an interracial relationship, as well as what it might be like to get married and the potential challenges of having a bi-racial child. The audience was a diverse bunch of both males and females who listened closely as Camacho shared some of her own personal experiences. “I’m Latina, and in my family, I could see the difference between how my parents treated my sister, who likes Caucasian males, and me if I dated Mexican man,” said Camacho. Camacho shared both startling and intriguing statistics with the audience, including numbers of how many people of various races actually date outside their race. Of black/white relationships, she shared, 73 percent are comprised of a black man and a white woman, with Latino men and women dating an equal amount outside their race. Some of the main challenges that come with interracial dating are not only racial, but religious and cultural, but the number of interracial relationships in the United States is increasing and this is due to factors including proximity, immigration, education and technology. Three students in the audience shared they were in an interracial relationship, and all said they met their significant other at work. Many of the students, when asked, said they would consider dating outside of their race, but

ALVIN KIM / Daily Titan Rosalina Camacho, the coordinator for Women’s Cultural Resource Centers at CSUF, shared her personal experiences of being in an interracial relationship and listened to students’ input.

most of those same students were reluctant to say “yes” when asked if they would marry outside of their race. Joanna Jaramillo, a human services major who heard about the seminar through a classmate, said she really enjoyed the talk. “I loved it. It’s a great idea to have these things on this campus because we are so di-

verse. It’s a great way to educate people,” said Jaramillo. Many students came to the seminar for extra credit, including Yesenia Ruano, a third-year human services major who was receiving extra credit for a sociology class. “I think it was a really good presentation showing different perspectives,” said Ruano.

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ASI: Chair and vice chair selected ...Continued from page 1 “It’s just a really fulfilling position,” she said. “I love pushing them (the board) to work harder, to be better and to push themselves as well. That’s what really this position is … the leader of this board and pushing them to work harder and to do more–as much as they can.”

That’s what really this position is ... pushing them to work harder and to do more–as much as they can. Aissa Canchola ASI Board Chair

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MEChA hosts an emergency bone marrow drive for a 4-year-old girl Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano/a de Aztlan, or M.E.Ch.A. de CSUF, is hosting an emergency bone marrow drive for 4-year-old Camila Gonzalez, who has been diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia and desperately needs a marrow transplant. Tables are stationed around campus with volunteers from M.E.Ch.A. de CSUF from

Tuesday to Thursday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the main Quad, northwest corner by the Pollak Library, the Humanities Quad and the Piazza by the new dorms. Leukemia is a horrible disease that takes many lives each year. Jessica Acosta, a CSUF alumna and account executive for the national marrow donor program Be The Match, is on campus to support M.E.Ch.A.

Student Recreation Center extends hours for finals Students will be free to shower, sleep and study in the facility CLARK PAGADUAN Daily Titan

The Cal State Fullerton Student Recreation Center will be open for 24 hours and will provide ongoing shower service and free amenities during finals week from Sunday to Dec. 16. Associated Students Inc. and the Titan Student Union have advertised the SRC extended hours and services as “Sweat over more than just finals!” on posters around campus. SRC Director Andrea Willer said the free amenities include towel service, shampoo and body wash, Colgate Wisp mini-toothbrushes with freshening gel and hair dryers. In addition to the shower service, the SRC will also be providing two quiet study studios set up to accommodate 20 to 25 students each, as well as a few smaller study niches set up in other areas of the building. The Martial Arts Studio will also be set up into a dark nap zone from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. daily during finals. There will also be free coffee served Tuesday of that week at 10 p.m. The cardio rooms, weight room and track will still all be available for use. “The SRC will be open in an effort to support student success,” said Willer. “We encourage all students to take advantage of the quiet study space and the refreshing shower and amenities.” Willer said the idea for the extended hours and additional services developed when a member of the Titan Student Centers Governing Board asked if the SRC could open early in the morning

just for shower service. The member described to Willer that students would camp out in the TSU for days and not shower. “We took the idea and ran with it,” Willer said. Diego Ramiro, 24, a kinesiology major, was glad to hear about the extended hours. “It’s always important to work

This is a very stressful time of year for students. Exercise can relieve that stress in a very healthy way. Andrea Willer SRC Director

out. It’s good to know that I can come in anytime while I’m studying,” said Ramiro. “It’s great they are doing this.” Alison Wittwer, Fitness and Aquatics coordinator at the SRC, feels it’s important for students to give the brain a break by exercising as they study for their finals. “Exercise releases endorphins, which makes you feel happy and alert,” said Wittwer. “Combined with proper rest and nutrition, you will function better and be more efficient with the study time you have available.” Willer had a similar sentiment. “This is a very stressful time of year for students. Exercise can relieve that stress in a very healthy way,” Willer said. “We highly encourage students to take active study breaks to increase the oxygenated blood flow to their brains and bodies.” Alongside the SRC, the TSU will also be open 24 hours until Dec. 16. The SRC and TSU programming was done in collaboration with ASI.

de CSUF and find a positive match for little Camila. Those who are interested in volunteering can fill out a consent form and have their cheeks swabbed to be listed in the Be The Match Registry. If a person is a potential match, that person will be contacted, undergo additional testing, a medical screening and the actual procedure.

Interested people may also donate to Be The Match. Every $100 raised helps add another member to the registry. Camila is the daughter of Alejandro Gonzalez, a Migrant Education representative. Thousands of patients depend on the Be The Match Registry to find a donor who can give them a second chance at life.

As last year’s Pilipino American Student Association president, Reyes wants to bring their focus of friendliness and approachability to the board. “I think approachability is the biggest thing any leader can have,” he said. “There are leaders that think instilling fear in their members will gain them respect, but I feel approachability is the main thing you can do to gain respect.” Christian Urcia, chair of the Titan Student Centers Governing Board, is confident in Canchola and Reyes taking on these roles. “I’m very confident and very glad that she is going to continue in that role,” he said. “Honestly, I expected it. But you never know with internal elections. Sometimes someone may run against her. It shows, I think, that a lot of board members have faith in her. “I don’t know (Alvin) as well as Aissa, but in the time that I’ve gotten to know him through several interactions, I have confidence in him,” Urcia said. “I’m excited to see the new ideas that he has,” Canchola said. Canchola is positive she and Reyes will lead the board through a successful semester. “I’m excited to see what we can do together,” she said.

SCOOTERS: Getting around ...Continued from page 1 Although the rules seem lenient, many students do not feel enforcement should increase. “I have been scared before (by a skateboarder), but if you’re willing to ride around campus all day on a skateboard you must know what you’re doing,” said Krystin Adamo, a first-year English major. With the increase of dorms on campus and Cal State Fullerton becoming less and less of a commuter campus, there is more congestion and a larger population, which makes more skateboards, scooters and bicycles on campus inevitable. Brockie explained how he is lenient when he sees students riding their skateboards on campus, because he knows the pressure and high-paced life of a CSUF student. “I understand there are lots of challenges out there concerning getting to class,” Brockie said. Brockie isn’t the only officer who feels the same way, according to Emmanuel Salgado, a communications major who just started skateboarding on campus this semester, despite the new laws.

Scooters have brakes and handlebars. It is more of a control issue with skateboards versus scooters. Lt. John Brockie University Police

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Avoiding the computer during the holidays LISA HOSBOYAR Daily Titan

Christmas and shopping. Alone each word has thousands of positive meanings, but together they are a nightmare that cannot be tamed. The worst part of shopping is around Christmas time when the parking is full and the lines wrap around the building, causing me more stress and anxiety than any exam ever could cause. Many of my friends have suggested that I do online shopping as opposed to going to the store and while this solution is fitting for Christmas gifts to others, shopping for myself is a luxury I refuse to give up or reduce to the click of a button. Going shopping is, as for most girls, one of my favorite things to do. Anytime I have a free day you can be sure to find me at the mall strolling along from store to store with a smile on my face. It’s not so much about buying things either; sometimes looking at all the eye candy is enough of a fix. There is so much one can learn from looking at displays in windows on how to dress. I always get outfit ideas from the mannequins. Sometimes an item of clothing can catch your eye in a store you usually wouldn’t think of shopping at. When I get tired of walking I’ll sit down at a cafe, drink a latte and people-watch. You can’t people-watch online… legally, anyway. You can’t even try things on online! Online shopping can never beat in-store shopping for this reason alone. Unless a girl has Adrianna Lima’s body and is certain everything will fit her, she should always try clothing on before purchasing. If I had a dollar for every time I took in over 10 items of clothing into the dressing room and only

liked one or two, I’d have my own boutique by now. Every brand has its own version of what a size four should be and some fabrics don’t look as good on some shapes as they do on others. The allure of online shopping is obvious—sitting at home in your pajamas ordering anything you want with the click of a button. No lines, no rude women pushing and pulling. You don’t have to look for parking and risk tripping over clothing left carelessly on the floor. But as annoying as shopping can be in an overcrowded mall, nothing is worse than spending your weekend alone at home feeling down on yourself. Not to mention the more at home you are, the more likely you are to eat and eat and eat some more out of boredom. I always tend to feel better about myself when I put on cute clothing and go somewhere. If you insist on keeping your shopping online, one big downfall is possible identity theft and online scams. Online shoppers tend to let down their guards during the holiday season because they are in a rush, according to the Los Angeles Times. Avoid this by shopping secure-and-trusted brands on sites with “https://” URLs, update your computers anti-virus software, use credit cards instead of debit cards and watch what information you post online. Also beware of suspicious emails that want information such as your Social Security number or promise a deal that sounds too good to be true (because it probably is). So while thinking about online shopping almost makes me want to switch over to the dark side, I imagine myself at home looking like a homeless person in sweats in front of the TV with my hair pulled back. It’s a depressing and ugly sight, let me assure you. I’d rather be at the mall.

Courtesy of MCT Before you shop online at Amazon and eBay for gifts for mom and dad, you may have a more enjoyable time browsing the local mall.

Soothe the mind, relax the body MELISSA HOON For the Daily Titan

Yoga is one of the fastest growing health and wellness practices in the United States. According to NAMASTA North American Studio Alliance, over 30 million people practice yoga nationwide. The popular discipline provides many health benefits for people of all ages, cultures and backgrounds, including those with illness, physical ailments or injuries, or mild to moderate mental disorders.

Yoga means “union,” referring to the union between the individual and the universal, uniting the individual with divine consciousness. But yoga has united more than the individual and spirituality; it has united all types of people, as it can be practiced by anyone. “Yoga is for everybody,” said Leeza Villagomez, a yoga instructor and owner of the Yoga Den Health Spa located in Corona. “Yoga means to unite, to balance. Yoga is a vast journey with many

different styles and meditation. There’s not just one style of yoga because that would mean there’s just one way of thinking, and I don’t believe in that.” Indeed, there are many styles of yoga, such as Hatha and Bikram, and various intricacies involved in attempting to master each of the different practices. Many yogis, or those practicing yoga, begin their practice strictly for physical benefits, such as becoming toned or gaining cardio-related im-

provements, but their practice typically evolves into a much more spiritual experience, as the mind-body connection is harnessed. “I first started doing yoga because I was told the stretching and flexibility is good for your body,” said Alyssa Twitchell, 23, a Cal State Fullerton alumna and former yoga instructor. “At first, I couldn’t get my mind to slow down and actually be into it. After a few months, I was able to stop the thoughts and really appreciate yoga for the spiritual feeling and peacefulness of the mind that it gives,” said Twitchell. It is no coincidence yoga has gained intense popularity during a technological revolution, where we have become ardent multitaskers who are absorbed in consuming and producing online media, especially through the use of social networking sites. Our constant desire and need to be socially linked, more often in front of a computer than in person in many instances, has driven our minds to an endless state of pandemonium. Yoga can help turn our mind’s switch from “on” to “off,” away from the laptop. “It is very difficult to stop thinking about daily responsibilities, but yoga is your time for you,” Twitchell said. “It allows you to focus on your body and your breathing, and not on what you have to do that day. It puts you in a state where you are one with your body, mind and soul.” Once yogis begin to achieve this

state of mind, many begin to adopt their practice as a way of life, or means of healthy, happy living. “I just felt like it was so normal for people to move through yoga, keeping the body young, vivacious, open and radiant,” Villagomez said. When you unite the body, mind and soul through yoga, you will become more comfortable and secure with your being. You will embrace your authentic self, loving who you are and being grateful for life and its many different energies. This will usually have the most impact on your ability to improve relationships and cultivate positive outcomes into your life.

“If you could go back and look at your life and love it and love who you are, you’ll step into your light, your love and what you’re created from, instead of having questions or ‘woulda, shoulda, couldas’ or shame,” Villagomez said. The mind-body connection that can be achieved in yoga will raise one’s level of awareness, birthing a greater sense of appreciation and capacity to love. “With yoga, you are more aware and appreciate that you have two hands, two arms, two legs and have all the senses–to hear, to see, to smell, to feel, to make sound out of your voice,” Villagomez said. “Basically, you learn not to take for granted your creation.”

CAMILLE TARAZON / Daily Titan The benefits of yoga have brought more and more people to the gym, relieving stress with the “tree” pose and “downward-facing dog” position.

Still awake past ‘Dawn’ STEVEN YUAN Daily Titan

Born into a family of four women, mother included, it’s no surprise to me they’re fans of the Twilight movies. A series of events led to my forced viewing of the fourth installment, Breaking Dawn: Part 1, which premiered on the Friday before Thanksgiving break. That weekend, I got a series of text messages from my mom saying they were going to see the movie. Uninterested, I ignored the messages. On Thanksgiving, to my disbelief, she wanted me to go see it with her. I had seen the previous movies at random times on television throughout the years and I’ve been pretty impartial to the story plot, unlike those who absolutely hate it and those who love it. Thinking about the hype and the hate is pretty funny actually, seeing those damn Twi-tards and Twimoms being interviewed on the news. On the news one night, I briefly saw an interview with some Twi-tards who came from Europe to camp out for the premiere at the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles. However, is the hype Contact Us at dtopinion@gmail.com

for the saga losing steam? Given the year-and-a-half gap between Eclipse and Breaking Dawn, I don’t think so. Opening weekend at the box office grossed $221.3 million domestically, trailing slightly behind New Moon’s $230 million opening weekend, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Worldwide, it raked in $283.5 million. What is it about this family of vampires who break traditional notions of vampire characteristics that has captivated millions? Since when can vampires be out in broad daylight and since when have there been good vampires who care more about romantic chivalry than sucking blood? The concept would make F.W. Murnau, 1922 silent film Nosferatu director, and many others shake their heads in disgust. Although good looks and sex have been thrown into the vampire-movie mix over the years, Stephenie Meyer’s Twilight series redefined the mainstream’s portrayal of a vampire and fantastical rivalry with werewolves. Unfortunately, Meyer can’t be credited as the pioneer of the vampire and wolf rivalry. Len Wiseman’s 2003

film Underworld about a werewolf hunter pits werewolves and vampires against each other first. I must add that I was thoroughly disappointed with the last action scene in the movie where the wolves and vampires fought. During the 30-second square-off all I could think was, “Hell yeah, let’s see who gets killed,” only to be disappointed when Jacob comes out and causes everyone to stop fighting because he “imprinted” on Bella’s halfvampire baby, which means he will serve whatever role he needs to in her life as she grows up. In the movie, the werewolves’ goal was to kill the baby. So to be honest, the Twilight movies are here to stay in the ranks of highly successful book-to-movies. Even the books are still successful— maybe more than the Harry Potter series. Although the quantity of Harry Potter books sold has been higher, the Twilight books have had more staying power in the top 10 on USA Today’s Best-Selling Books List, according to a USA Today article. The final installment in the saga, Breaking Dawn: Part 2 is scheduled for a November 2012 premiere.

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Courtesy of Telestrekoza.com An episode of 30 Rock which aired Dec. 13, 2007 featured Ludachristmas, which combined traditional Christmas with a more ghetto-fabulous quality.

LISA HOSBOYAR / Daily Titan South Beach in Florida is a hot-spot for tourists. The beach features a long stretch of hotels, restaurants and great shopping. Many people come to Miami just for South Beach.

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Welcome to Miami, the land of sand, skin and seduction, as I learned from a recent trip to the beautiful South Beach area in Miami, Fla. Miami is unlike any other city in the United States. In fact, it feels like another country because of the rich culture and diversity. As a city known for its huge Latin influence, it offers a variety of authentic Cuban and Spanish restaurants. It is impossible to walk down South Beach’s famous Ocean Drive without hearing the Spanish or Portuguese language from every corner. A friend of mine was getting married to a Cuban girl he met in Miami years ago and was kind enough to invite my sister and me to his wedding in Miami. His fiancee is a Miami native and we had become good friends over the years. Never denying an opportunity to travel, my sister and I planned a five-day trip the second we received our invitation. Having only seen Miami on television shows and Will Smith’s music videos, I was excited to experience South Beach to its fullest. We took a red-eye flight from LAX and arrived in Florida early in the morning. As soon as we checked into our hotel, we dropped off our bags and hit the streets. We walked

down Lincoln Road, which is known to be very popular among tourists for its shops and restaurants. I experienced my first culture shock when I noticed how aggressive and up-front most men in Miami could be. At first the men just stared a lot, which didn’t bother me as much, but then I started hearing men mumble in Spanish as my sister and I walked by. I heard one man actually say, “Damn mami, you lookin’ good eh. Come over here baby.” I consider myself a pretty secure person, but if I were to say I wanted to dig a hole in the ground and hide in it at that moment, I wouldn’t be exaggerating. Don’t get me wrong, to an extent male attention is great, but being from Southern California where most men seem more interested in video games than girls, I felt uneasy and could feel my face turn bright red as I picked up the pace. After Lincoln Road, we walked along South Beach’s other famous street, Ocean Drive, home to the late designer Gianni Versace, who was murdered on the steps of his house. Now visitors can dine at the Versace house-turnedrestaurant for a hefty price. Unfortunately, Ocean Drive is filled with restaurants that are not very good and way overpriced for tourists. During the daytime, we spent our time either on the beach or at a pool party, like the ones at the Gansevoort Hotel and the W Hotel. The Miami beaches are perfect for swimming,

jet skiing and wind surfing. The water is much calmer and warmer than the water along the West Coast. The night life in Miami is great and boiling with tourists. LIV Nightclub, located inside the Fontainebleau Hotel, is one of the hottest nightclubs in Miami and is an experience worth having. The house music is heavy and the atmosphere is exactly what you would expect from Miami: insane. We left the nightclub around four in the morning, but the party lasted for at least another two hours. South Beach is filled with beautiful locals and even hotter tourists from all over the world willing to let loose. In one night, I met people from Dubai, France, Austria, Australia, New York and Venezuela. Another popular nightclub we enjoyed is SET Nightclub. Like LIV, SET played house music but the decor and ambiance weren’t quite as nice. We went out every night and every morning I woke up with a hangover. When it came time to go back to Los Angeles, I was sad but ready to go. A week living the Miami lifestyle was enough; I felt like I needed to go home and detox from food and alcohol. With a Cuban cigar in one hand (come on, it’s Miami, everyone smokes Cubans) and my luggage in another, I waved goodbye to the city where the heat is always on.

Fullerton shelter is home sweet home Barbara Jennings gives insight into the Fullerton Interfaith Emergency Service ROSS WATTERS Daily Titan

With many of us stressing over school, work and the holiday season, others less fortunate worry about where their next meal will come from. The Fullerton Interfaith Emergency Service (FIES) is a shelter providing food, temporary housing and many services to help the less fortunate in their time of need. Families can also gain life skills that will help them eventually acquire employment and permanent housing. FIES started in 1975 by handing out food from the back of a station wagon. It has since grown to three different centers, all providing services in Fullerton to those in need. I spoke with the Volunteer Board President Barbara Jennings about the shelter and what kind of impact it is making in the Fullerton community.

Q: What is your role with FIES? A: I am the board president of our volunteer program. Q: Is position?

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A: Yes. Q: Tell me about your program and shelter. A: We have three locations. We

have a food distribution center behind Richmond Elementary that hands out food five days a week between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. We also have the New Vista transitional living center (TLC), which provides housing for nine families at the moment, but the capacity is 12

families. Most of our families in the transitional living center are singlemother households. We also have an adult-living center.

Q: What are the requirements to secure housing at the TLC? A: Families have to interview for the vacancies. They must be drug-free and be willing to find employment. Q: How long can families stay at the transitional living center? A: Six months is the normal

amount of time a family can stay, but we can bend that a little.

Q: Can families have an extended stay? A: Yes, if they are close to getting a permanent place to stay or are working hard to improve their conditions but still don’t have a place to move to yet. Q: How many volunteers do you have during the year compared to the holiday season? A: During the year we probably have around 100 core volunteers that work on a rotation. During the holidays, that jumps up to about 350 to 400. All of the volunteers work in one of our different areas from the food distribution center to the transitional living center.

Courtesy of FIES The Fullerton Interfaith Emergency Service contains a food distribution center, shelter, a transitional living center and a holiday community program.

We usually don’t give out toys during the year.

Q: How many families will you provide food for over the holidays? A: Around 1,000 families, including 3,000 children, will be provided for from our food distribution center. During the entire year we provide food to over 30,000 families. Q: Are there any special programs or different places FIES works with?

Q: Is there anything different provided by FIES to families during the holidays?

A: We work with different congregations in Fullerton to help with food distribution and with adult housing. We also work with Project Read of Cal State Fullerton. The students give their time and work with the kids of the transitional living center. They help them work on projects and their reading. It is a wonderful program.

A: Yes. We give out extra money for food, toys and extra gift cards.

Q: Are there any special holiday programs you focus on

at this time of year? A: We have a program called the Holidays Community Program. We partner with Salvation Army, Toys for Tots and various other programs and congregations to help feed those in need during a 14-day period. We will feed about 3,000 children during that period. Q: What is the hardest part about working at the shelter? A: Seeing a family leaving without

employment or a permanent place to stay or not having enough time to get the most out of the programs and services offered here.

Q: What is the best part? A: Knowing that we were able to provide a roof and food to families and especially to the kids. Having an impact on their lives in a positive way. Those interested in volunteering with FIES or about their service can learn more by visiting their website at FIES.us.

Have a holly jolly Ludachristmas Gettin’ crunk, swaggin’ out and bein’ merry makes the tradition of Christmas all the more ludicrous

3. Choose nicknames for the party to spice it up a little: Snoop Nog, Dr. Dreidel, Saint Nicki Minaj and Mistletoe Elliot are only a few. Your creativity is the only thing that can hold you back from a great moniker. These are LANCE MORGAN great ways for those who don’t For the Daily Titan celebrate Christmas to mix in a little shout-out for the holidays. Christmas parties are in no Remember, we’re gangsters who shortage as we transition from embrace all walks of life. pumpkin pie and football in 4. Make that guest list: November to ugly sweaters and Remember, anyone is invited. office potlucks in December. Whether people admit it or not, Neither are gangster parties, as hipsters, fraternity members and gangsters from Miami, Oakland computer nerds all wanted to be and Detroit bust out the Cristal gangsters growing up, but maybe and purple drank to keep warm in not a full-blown gangster. By the cold months of December and day they might have wanted to January. be a dentist, A marriage but at night, Choose nicknames they wanted between these for the party to two types of to roll with a parties is a spice it up a little: Snoop posse 10 deep. perfect nexus Nog, Dr. Dreidel, Saint Ludachristmas between your Nicki Minaj, and Mistletoe is that one family’s tame time of year Elliot are only a few. holiday parties everybody can and your remember and crazy hood-rat re-enact their adventures on a teenage dreams Friday night; the name speaks for of dating those ridiculously itself. It somehow meshes together attractive guys and girls who the rapper and actor Ludacris, danced in the background of who comes from Atlanta City N.E.R.D. videos. (where parties don’t stop till 8 5. Don’t forget food: This is a in the mornin’), and Christmas, half Christmas-themed holiday. America’s favorite time of the year. Forget the New Year’s resolutions Ludachristmas was most and have a delicious Costco famously portrayed in the second pepperoni pizza with extra cheese season of the NBC show 30 Rock and toppings, a barbecue tri-tip in the episode “Ludachristmas,” or Newcastle-soaked beer brats which aired Dec. 13, 2007. (these have always worked for me). In the episode, semi-fictional You can keep it simple, but this Tracy Jordan, played by Tracy is a holiday to celebrate without Morgan, and the cast writers holding back. You can work on on the show prepare for their watching your carbs in February. annual Ludachristmas party. 6. Don’t be creepy and be safe: Hilarity ensues when Morgan is Everybody is supposed to have required to wear a court-ordered swag on this holiday. Also, no alcohol monitoring device. The drinking and driving. You do not episode is hilarious, but its real want to be the type of gangster importance lies in the fact that it who goes to jail recklessly, putting introduced a new cultural holiday other people’s lives in danger. If to its international audience: you’re under 21, have some nonalcoholic pimp juice. Ludachristmas. The best parties are always the There are several ways to throw a Ludachristmas party, but let ones with a theme. Ludachristmas me share with you how to do it allows people of all colors and creeds to realize that for one night, Fullerton style. Aw yea! 1. Give the party a theme: There they’re all the same. Enjoy one are two dangers when throwing a another’s company and the extra Ludachristmas party. First, it can celebrating for another week after get way too Christmas-y. We are New Year’s Day. not here to open presents or drink hot cocoa around a tree. Secondly, it can sometimes get a little too gangster. If you’re on the streets at 2 a.m. yelling at the police that they suck, it has probably passed the appropriate gangster threshold. Do not worry if your first few tries at a Ludachristmas are still experimental, it takes a while to get it perfect. 2. Choose a time to celebrate: My Ludachristmas parties usually fall on the first or second week of the New Year. This way college students are free because they have already enjoyed time with their families and friends and you bypass the risk that everybody is going to have a little too much of the Christmas spirit. Your music selection should consist of Dirty Boyz’s “All I Want For Christmas is to Get Crunk,” not “Rudolf the Red-Nosed Reindeer.” dailytitan.com/features

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WILLIAM CAMARGO / Daily Titan Occupiers have made their way across the United States from New York to Los Angeles, causing police to re-think their tactics when stopping people from taking over city streets. Recently at Occupy LA, the public witnessed new actions from the LAPD in order to stop them.

Scaring protesters to teach lesson Occupy Wall Street came to the streets of Los Angeles causing the LAPD to use threatening tactics on demonstrators in hopes of ending protests MOUSA KAKISH For the Daily Titan

I went to Occupy Los Angeles Nov. 29 with a belief that a peaceful, nonviolent protest might be met with empathy. Contrary to the reports of the news agencies that have described the raid as successful, describing the Los Angeles Police Department as bearing a new face bereft of its violent tendencies, nonviolent protesters were met with aggression and apathy. That day, LAPD’s Chief Charlie Beck announced a raid would be carried on that night, and proceedings were passed that limited media at the site of the occupation. Keep in mind, the dialogue about our staggering economy and the source of its stagnation have flourished and raised political awareness through the Occupy movement, which demands accountability from corrupt corporations heavily responsible for the economic recession. As for the night of the raid, how do I briefly describe such a frightening event? Standing in the

middle of Main Street and First Street, an intersection adjacent to the park protesters occupied, the 1,400 police officers who descended into the city looked more like a military force than a force comprised of peace officers. At around midnight, the LAPD took the park using underground passages from the police station into city hall. Beck said an announcement would be made prior to the raid, but before protesters knew it, hundreds of police officers occupied the park and forced people out. They held a rectangular line around the park and formed more lines on the pathways in the park. Tents and trashcans were knocked over, countless people tossed to the ground, and the force of threat illustrated the difference between peaceful protesters and aggressive and armed police officers. When we asked the police commander what happened to the 15-minute announcement, he replied, “The raid hasn’t started yet.” Further inquiry was met with disdain and cavalier words reflecting his mentality; he had the power of law on his side and we did not. He needn’t waste time answering the questions of civilians, as his station prioritizes certain private interests over public ones. After the order to disperse from the park was made, I joined protesters in the intersection. Minutes later the police officers made a phalanx and used batons to usher us back, herding humans like cattle and funneling

them into a certain direction. Incapable of moving back as quickly as officers demanded, as hundreds of protesters encompassed a huddled group behind us, the dozens of us at the front received our lick of bruises from baton jabs and swings. Many voiced that excessive violence was unnecessary, but protests fell on deaf ears. The ensuing hours marked the police officers sectioning of entire streets and blocks in the attempts to separate, isolate and trap protesters. They chased us down entire blocks, enacting military strategies in an effort to end all forms of protest. People were knocked over and hit, but the possibility of the world seeing this was premeditated with a mandated space at the occupation site for reporters. Several students and I barely made it out, as a final line separated the remaining protesters and us. We made it back to our car around 3:30 a.m. The whole time I couldn’t help thinking, “danger,” but as to who we could call on for help was a conundrum. In light of recent police actions against the public, like the officers at UC Davis and at the Board of Trustees meeting in Long Beach macing students, police beating students at Cal Berkeley and treatment toward occupiers in Oakland, Seattle, Philadelphia and elsewhere, the notion that we live in a police state has become a terrible reality.

Are you being fee’d for your banking? Many students aren’t aware a $12 fee extracted from accounts monthly can be waived while enrolled in college

JOE MOELLER For the Daily Titan

After students graduate from high school, they find themselves facing reality in many ways: finding a job, paying college tuition, buying groceries and paying rent. In college, students encounter many difficult times, many having to do with money and finances. But most are unaware of simple alternatives that help ease their finance problems, like managing their bank accounts. A high percentage of students who use a bank account every day don’t realize they are being charged for using that checking and savings account. To their advantage, many major banks around the nation offer college students free accounts. The only downside is that many students are unaware of these opportunities. College students using major banks like Wells Fargo, Chase and Bank of America are all eligible to acquire a student checking and savings account. Contact Us at dtfeaturesdesk@gmail.com

But what these banks don’t tell you is when opening a regular checking and savings account, one can overlook hidden monthly fees. These fees vary from $5 to $12 a month; most of these fees can be waived when a minimum balance around $1,500 is maintained at all times, or a direct deposit of a few hundred dollars or more a month is applied to the account. Since many students find themselves struggling with money already, they are unable to apply for those waivers. Robin Guerrero, a business major, has never heard about these “hidden” fees. “I thought all accounts were free if you were under a certain age. I think I have a college account,” said Guerrero. College students who haven’t changed their account type or aren’t abiding by the newer regulations are being charged monthly. Therefore, the money for the fee is directly taken from the account. Without close watch, account holders may not even know they are being charged.

After realizing the charges, is it enough to make students change banks? Or simply change their accounts? Jason Torres, a health science major, said he would change banks if he was being charged additional fees.

Many major banks around the nation offer college students free accounts. The only downside is that many students are unaware of these opportunities.

“I mean, those fees eventually add up and it is a lot for students. I would change my bank if I was in that situation,” said Torres. If students wish to stay with their bank, they may be eligible to apply for a student account. Some accounts are offered to college students ages 17 to 25

who are attending school. The fees are then drastically changed; in most cases the fees even disappear. Major leading banks have information regarding their student accounts on their websites, including a student’s eligibility for the college account. The qualifications vary with each bank. Nathan DeCuir, a graphic design major, has had a student account since he graduated high school. “It’s nice not worrying about another bill to pay,” said DeCuir. Banks made sure to notify everyone via email or mail of the new changes when they were made. The only negative is, how many people actually read those notices that look like junk mail? With students having so many other problems to deal with during their college years, making the change to a fee-free bank account may clear those worries. Just switching to a college account is a simple solution to avoid paying an extra bill.

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

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Friends mean well, but don’t necessarily understand the situation. Pay off debts first. Quiet time taking care of business gets you farther. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) Decline a public outing in favor of a private invitation. Postpone the decision, if you can. Something about it rubs you the wrong way. You could just stay home.

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Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Do the research, and disagree persuasively (and with charm). Freedom may sound delicious, but travel’s impractical today. Relax with comfort food.

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Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) You may need to adapt to the situation. What are you most committed to: winning an argument or your relationship? Winning can come at a cost. Keep cool.

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Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) A surprising development in business can be for the best. Be prepared to negotiate as if you’re unattached to the results. Don’t fritter your money away.

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Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Things may not be as you thought. You can’t always be ready for change. Don’t be too hasty. Tempers could be short, so take it easy, on yourself and on others.

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Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) You’ll be tested for the next few days, as new opportunities arise. Stay quiet and respectful, and do your best. Pay attention to communications. You could win.

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Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) Friends help you clear up the confusion. Feed your hunger for knowledge, and then pass on what you’ve learned. Adapt to a change in orders. Use intuition.

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Cancer (June 22-July 22) For the next couple of days, you’re better at dealing with paperwork. It may require special concentration and learning skills. You’ve got them.

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Gemini (May 21-June 21) Unleash your hidden talent and energy. You surprise everyone. You’re inspiring and invigorating. Take necessary actions. Keep quiet about status altogether.

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Taurus (April 20-May 20) Be ready for change. You’re right in the middle of the money river. You can block the flow, make it grow or direct it where you want it to go. Stay true.

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Aries (March 21-April 19) Solve conflicts through careful communication. Finish the job. If you don’t know what you’re doing, you can always learn. You absorb knowledge like a sponge.

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A glance at volleyball’s year Up and down season was full of highs and lows as team finished .500 BLAKE FOGG Daily Titan

This season, the Cal State Fullerton women’s volleyball team played like its conference record (8-8)—average. There were some definite highs, like the ones I’ll mention below, and some definite lows. The 3-0 loss at home to Pacific was the lowest point of the season. But they found a way to come back the next match and destroyed UC Davis (3-0). Of all the swings in form this season, one weekend came to mind looking back at last season. Here is my favorite moment of the 2011 season:

This season, the Cal State Fullerton women’s volleyball team played like its conference record (8-8)— average.

It was the Big West opening weekend with games against Cal Poly and UC Santa Barbara Sept. 23 and 24. CSUF was walking wounded after two straight losses and pair of poor performances at the Montana Invitational. Cal Poly and UC Santa Barbara were picked to finish second and third in the preseason Big West coaches poll, respectively. This could have been ugly. But the Titans caught a break, in an unfortunate sort of way, when Cal Poly’s Head Coach Jon Stevenson was “relieved” of coaching duties for accusations of sexual harassment Sept. 4.

ROBERT HUSKEY / For the Daily Titan Junior outside hitter Kayla Neto was one of the Titans’ bright spots this year. Her dominating performance against Cal Poly was one of the season’s high points.

Even though the Mustangs were going through internal problems, you still knew what they were capable of. The three-set win (25-19, 2522, 25-22) was impressive against an unpredictable team. Junior outside hitter Kayla Neto dominated the opening set with six kills. Then Cal Poly looked to even it up in the second, leading 16-9. But it was Neto again, this time on the line, serving up seven consecutive points to tie the game and the Titans took the second set. The third was a seesaw battle between the two teams. Again, it was Neto—with a little help from senior Leah Maurer—who imposed her will on the Mustangs. The Titans ended their preseason funk with a nice three-set win—a great boost going into the next match against UCSB. And UCSB looked good. They picked up a massive comefrom-behind five-set win against Long Beach State. CSUF went through a buzz saw

in the first game, losing 25-15. It looked like UCSB was in for a short night, but the Titans turned it on. It was a total team effort. Bre Moreland and Neto were on offensively, Maurer was big blocking at the net and Jennifer Edmond had four straight kills to end the set. The Titans dismantled the Gauchos 25-12. They did a number on them again in the third set, winning 25-13. But the Gauchos came back winning a highly entertaining fourth set and carrying all the momentum now. They came out firing in the abbreviated set but CSUF again showed its resilience to come back and win the set and match. What a way to start the conference, 2-0. Despite some lapses in form, CSUF looked to be a force in the Big West. The two impressive wins made it look as if the team was going to make another run at the Big West Conference title.

ROBERT HUSKEY / For the Daily Titan Senior forward Andre Hardy and the Titans have started the season off well. The team will need to keep the momentum in the Big West.

Locked and loaded Big West teams have been playing well in nonconference play. Fireworks are expected when the conference schedule begins RICK GOMEZ Daily Titan

Nothing has changed the last two seasons when it’s all said and done. UC Santa Barbara and Long Beach State have met in the Big West Conference tournament championship and the Gauchos have gotten the best of the 49ers each of the last two years, earning the conference’s automatic bid. Resurgent teams like Cal State Fullerton and Cal Poly SLO might have something to say about that. Bring back the familiar faces this year for arguably the two best teams in the conference in UC Santa Barbara and Cal State Long Beach, sprinkle in a couple new ones in Fullerton, and welcome Cal Poly SLO’s star senior forward back and this season looks like there may be a new champion crowned in March. After approximately eight games played, the top four teams predicted in the annual preseason media poll are currently sitting in the top four spots. It may be early, but guards like Casper Ware from CSULB have already made a statement, beating ranked Pittsburgh on the road in just the second game of the season. That is only a snippet of the top four teams in the Big West. Let’s take a look at the whole conference after a month’s worth of basketball played. UC Santa Barbara (4-2) The Gauchos are currently sitting in first place with a 4-2 record. Their only two losses were in overtime and double overtime to San Diego State and UNLV, respectively. They have four starters returning, including Wooden Award candidate Orlando Johnson. Johnson is currently leading UCSB with 23.8 points per game. Cal Poly SLO (5-3) David Hanson had a slow start to the season, something the Mustangs can’t afford if they want to keep up in the conference. Since the abysmal start, Hanson tallied double-digits the next four games and has only scored in the single-digit since. Bench players like junior guard Dylan Royer has also came off the bench to help them get some wins.

Cal State Fullerton (4-3) CSUF has added some new faces to the program with big-time talent. Cal transfers Omondi Amoke and D.J. Seeley, combined with Missouri transfer John Underwood and San Francisco’s Kwame Vaughn, have all strengthened a Titan roster pushing for a tournament bid. The Titans lost three straight after beginning the year with three consecutive wins, including a 50-point rout over Redlands. Long Beach State (4-3) The 49ers wasted no time making it in the headlines when in just the second game of the season, they upended highly ranked No. 9 Pittsburgh on the road. They will get a couple more opportunities to make similar headlines when they face No. 14 Kansas, No. 5 North Carolina and No. 11 Xavier. Senior guard Casper Ware leads the projected Big West Champions with a team-leading average of 17.1 points per game. Pacific (3-3) Head Coach Bob Thomason became the men’s basketball winningest coach in the Big West with 406 wins. Thomason was previously tied with Long Beach State’s and UNLV’s former coach Jerry Tarkanian. Ross Rivera scored a gamehigh 15 points off the bench to help Thomason get past the milestone. Pacific has struggled on the road, donning a record of 0-3. UC Riverside (2-5) Senior guard Phil Martin has continued his leading role for the Highlanders dating back to last season when he led in scoring, field-goal percentage and free-throw percentage. Martin has led the team in scoring in five of the seven games this season. Cal State Northridge (1-6) Northridge is going through a rebuilding phase, welcoming seven freshmen for Head Coach Bobby Braswell to work with. Of the freshmen, guard Stephan Hicks has put in a large contribution for the Matadors as he leads the team with an average of 17.4 points per game. UC Irvine (1-6) Like CSUN, the Anteaters also have seven incoming freshmen to develop. Veteran leadership and experience is lacking in the young squad, having no seniors this season to lead the team. UC Irvine began the year 0-5 before winning its first game against San Diego. UC Davis (1-7) The former freshman of the year, guard Josh Ritchart, has put in productive work for the Aggies, scoring in doubledigits in their first eight games. Their lone win came against UC Santa Cruz when freshman guard Tyrell Corbin scored a game-high 15 points to rally from a 12-point deficit.

BRUMMETT: Plays big despite small stature ...Continued from page 1 “Brummett is a very physical player,” Webb said. “Ever since he’s been moved to forward he’s been getting in on the forecheck and being the first guy in there and definitely laying the body on the defensemen.” Through his aggressive play, the young forward has been able to successfully open up space for his teammates, helping the team’s offensive numbers increase in recent games. But physicality is not a new element he recently brought into his style of play. Ever since he was a kid, Brummett has loved the physical aspect of hockey. Brummett was introduced to the game early in life. At 5 years old, he started playing street hockey with his neighbors and soon thereafter he got involved in youth hockey where he played roller hockey at what is now Contact Us at dtsportsdesk@gmail.com

The Rinks Corona Inline. He didn’t get on the ice until he was 13. “The game is way different. I love ice, I would never go back to roller,” Brummett said. In his second season with Fullerton, he and his teammates both see the progression in his game and attitude. “Jake’s biggest problem is his confidence. When he gets down on himself and tries to do too much is when he has problems and struggles,” said goaltender and team captain Brandon Heethuis. Heethuis said he has seen a lot of maturity in Brummett from last season to this season, when Brummett admittedly struggled to find his game. “He’s kind of been humbled by some of the guys and I think the hockey team has been great for him,” Heethuis said. “He’s made a big transition in the last year. I’ve definitely seen him take as much of a leadership role

as he can at this point.” Heethuis also described Brummett as a quiet guy until he hits the ice. In the sport of hockey, it’s not odd to see the nice and quiet guy end up being the guy that will play with a physical edge and punish the opposing team physically. “He’s always been a real nice guy, you know, a real happy guy. Every time he’s at the rink he’s happy to play hockey. He just really loves the game,” said Webb, who played in adult leagues with Brummett before playing with him at Fullerton. Brummett plans to stay with the team until he graduates, which could be two or three more seasons. “Hopefully I take over more of a leadership role when all these guys graduate,” Brummett said with an eager tone in his voice. The Titans’ very own Tasmanian devil certainly has the skill, grit, desire and is currently gaining the experience.