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Election focuses on 8 propositions Matters of abortion, funds, education up for votes statewide By DANIKA HART Daily Titan Staff
On Nov. 8, Cal State Fullerton students have the opportunity to change the way the state government works. The California statewide election for eight propositions
is scheduled for that Tuesday. The propositions can affect everyone in some aspect. Hereʼs a short explanation of each. Proposition 73: Waiting Period and Parental Notification Before Termination of Minorʼs Pregnancy. This states that minors wonʼt be able to legally receive an abortion, unless itʼs a medical emergency, until their parents or guardians have been notified. According to the voter information guide, more than 1 million
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Californiansʼ signatures qualified this proposition; it is intended to create support for young girls who receive abortions without parental notice. On the other hand, it could create more problems for teens that canʼt rely on their parentsʼ support and therefore receive illegal abortions. “It would seem like a good idea to get parents involved with abortions … but I donʼt really know if itʼs something the government can regulate,” said Sara Ludwig, kine-
siology major. “Either the teen will go to their parents for support or they wonʼt; it canʼt be forced.” Proposition 74: Public School Teachers, Waiting Period for Permanent Status. This proposition changes the two-year probationary period for public school teachers to five years. It also states that permanent teachers who receive two consecutive unsatisfactory performance evaluations can be let go. Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger is behind this proposition, but the
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Opponents argue that inititative wonʼt solve problem of ʻsafe seatsʼ
comes “gerrymandering” – a manipulative process by which politicians from both sides of the aisle draw district lines that ensure “safe seats.” Gerrymandering generally benBy AARON BONK efits incumbents, both Democrat Daily Titan Staff and Republican, by shielding them from any type of competiProposition 77, scheduled to tive election. By carving out creappear on Californiaʼs special ative, political niche borders, polelection ballot Nov. 8, is arguably iticians are better able to ensure a the least noted on the ticket. The win. Though the state constitution initiative, which aims to amend does not allow for cities to be the stateʼs process of dividing broken apart, crafty border drawlegislative voting districts, is no ing techniques often accomplish match for the controversial, high- this same task. By drawing diser profile propositions like those trict lines around a city or simply dealing with abortion, school taking a sliver of a county, politifunding and tenure for public cians are better able to steer clear of neighborhoods and towns that school teachers. might otherwise If passed, vote in opposiProposition 77 will tion. Proponents amend Californiaʼs The politicians of the proposiconstitutional procould just end up cess of drawing tion argue this picking ... another the stateʼs senate, eliminates any degree of bureauassembly, congresform of competicracy that doesn’t sional and board tion. of equalization Opponents make sense ... district boundarcontend that, Dennis Kuntz ies. while the curCal State Fullerton student rent redistricting Now, Califprocess needs orniaʼs political improvement, districts, each of which is represented by both fed- Proposition 77 is not the answer. eral and state legislators, have Dennis Kuntz, president of Cal their boundaries redrawn just after State Fullertonʼs Left Bank orgathe federal census every 10 years. nization, said while the stateʼs Once designated, the boundaries current redistricting system is by are sent for approval by the gover- no means perfect, leaving boundnor and then implemented. ary drawing up to unknown, perIf passed, the stateʼs present haps partisan judges could make district drawing method, one in matters worse. “The politicians could just which legislators draw the lines, will be scrapped in favor of a end up picking who will be on three-panel team of non-partisan the panel,” the political science retired judges. Once the boundar- major said. “Another degree of ies are determined, the district bureaucracy just doesnʼt make lines will be put up to a statewide any sense.” vote for approval. Steve Poizner, campaign chairProposition 77 supporters say PROP 77 4 the current process all but wel-
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Lead singer Steve Bays and drummer Paul Hawley of Hot Hot Heat perform at the Long Beach Convention Center where they opened for Weezer and the Foo Fighters on Sunday night.
Two colleges lack Board of Directors candidates for ASI College of the Arts, College of Education have seats still open By PHILIP FULLER Daily Titan Staff
Associated Students, Inc. elections are looming just beyond the horizon at Cal State Fullerton. Set to take place Nov. 2 and 3, the College of the Arts and the College of Education still donʼt have a candidate running for the ASI Board of Directors.
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ly involved in their major,” said Jamie Nangpi, ASI elections commissioner. Nangpi has been working with the deans of the various colleges, as well as various Inter-Club Councils and the Titan Tusk Force marketing team to raise awareness of the empty board seats and to inspire interest in serving on the board. “I know that art majors have mandatory classes for their major during the times of board meetings,” Nangpi said.
Halloween weekend, but they are advised to do it smartly and be cautious. “They need to make sure they are aware of their surroundings,” said Iris E. Cortes-Valle, a university police officer for the past six years. Students are expected to drink heavily this weekend as well. “Students need to be responsible for their own safety and should not let anyone talk them into doing what they donʼt want to do,” Cortes-Valle said. “Always
make sure you tell someone where youʼre going, and keep extra change with you incase you need to a take a taxi home, and donʼt make yourself an easy target.” University Police will be teaming up with the Fullerton Police Department to make sure fraternity parties donʼt get out of hand. “The office of traffic and safety issued a grant to Cal State Fullerton for a designated driver program in collaboration with the
Williams Sextet; the Swingsations; and the Hollywood Combo. Ten disc jockeys have also agreed to donate their time to provide music for the fundraiser. “The Boys and Girls Club of Irvine has generously donated their gym for the event,” said Shesha Marvin, founder of the O.C. Swing Dance Club. “Other places were going to charge $500 to rent their dance floor space.” Marvin, a Cal State Fullerton alumnus, calls the event his “brainchild.” After some research and a little hunting, Marvin said he would donate the funds raised at the event
to the City of Hope National Medical Center and Beckman Research Institute in Duarte. “We chose the City of Hope after looking at lots of options. They were the ones who worked with us,” Marvin said. “Theyʼre a local major cancer research facility.” Though the event is billed as a fundraiser, participating groups are looking forward to the dancing as well. “We have a couple of spots open for anyone who is willing to dance, have fun and bring in some donations for a great cause,” said Shirley
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The ASI Board of Directors seats two representatives from each college who share decisionmaking power for establishing a budget and deciding universitywide policies. Without representatives on the Board of Directors, some colleges may be left out of the universityʼs decision-making process. It may seem like history repeating. This semester, both the College of Education and the College of the Arts have empty slots on the board of directors. “I think itʼs hard to reach these students because they are real-
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Coalition of Teachers and School Board Members for Quality Teaching and Learning is against it. Their view is that it doesnʼt focus on public schools actual problems, and overall it punishes teachers. Proposition 75: Public Employee Union Dues, Restrictions on Political Contributions, Employee Consent Requirement. If passed, Proposition 75 would make it illegal to use personal public employee
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Freshman Katy Vu plays badminton outside the library Wednesday during the American Language Program’s weekly Fun Lunch.
Live bands and free dance lessons hope to bring dancers onto the dance floor to raise money for cancer research at the 24-Hour Cancer Dance-A-Thon on Nov. 5 and 6. Performers for the event include Hal Smith from Halʼs Angels; Jonathan Stout of the Campus 5; 2,000 Lbs. of Blues; the Chris
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Today thru Oct. 31: The annual haunting of the Queen Mary is back. The Halloween Terror Fest goes through the weekends, from 7 p.m. until midnight. Tickets range from $16 to $30. For more information, call (562) 435-3511, or contact the TSU Information and Services for possible discounts.
Journalistsʼ hotel in Baghdad attacked BAGHDAD, Iraq – Suicide bombers including one in a cement truck packed with explosives launched a dramatic attack Monday against the Palestine Hotel, where many foreign journalists are based, sending up a cloud of smoke and debris over central Baghdad. American troops and journalists escaped without serious injury, but at least a half-dozen passers-by were killed. The attack triggered confusion and panic throughout the hotel, and sent cars swerving wildly on a roundabout to escape the blasts. Inside the 19story hotel the force of the blasts shattered glass, tore pictures off walls and brought down light fixtures and ceilings.
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A group gets in some work-out time last week at the Fitness Lab in the Kinesiology Building.
Civil rights pioneer Rosa Parks dies DETROIT – Rosa Lee Parks, whose refusal to give up her bus seat to a white man was an inspiration to the modern civil rights movement, died Monday. She was 92. Parks died at her home of natural causes, said Karen Morgan, a spokeswoman for U.S. Rep. John Conyers, D-Mich.
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Bush wonʼt release all Miersʼ records Robert Medina works WASHINGTON – Risking a possible clash with the Senate, President Bush insisted Monday that he will not turn over documents detailing the private advice that Supreme Court nominee Harriet Miers has given him while serving in the White House. With Miersʼ nomination facing continued opposition from conservatives, Bush sidestepped a question of whether the White House was working on a contingency plan for her withdrawal. At the same time, he was emphatic about not turning over papers relating to the “decisionmaking process, what her recommendations were.”
Successor chosen for Fed chief
WASHINGTON – Ben Bernanke, a plain-speaking former economics professor, was chosen Monday by President Bush to be the next chairman of the Federal Reserve, the most influential economic policy job in the world. If approved by the Senate, Bernanke would succeed Alan Greenspan, who has spent 18 years at the helm and is expected to step down Jan. 31. Bush called Greenspan a “legend,” and Bernanke promised to continue the chairmanʼs policies.
Wilma kills 6 in Fla.; knocks out power
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Hurricane Wilma passed over Florida with winds up to 125 mph Monday, shattering windows in skyscrapers, peeling away roofs and knocking out power to 6 million people. A month remains in the busiest Atlantic storm season on record. At least six deaths were blamed on the hurricane in Florida, bringing the toll from the stormʼs march through the tropics to 25.
Local Roads ruined by rains to be repaired RIVERSIDE – Crews will soon begin repair work on flood-damaged roads in Riverside County now that federal officials have agreed to release $11.5 million in disaster-relief funds after a paperwork mix-up. The Federal Emergency Management Agency told county officials Friday that it would help cover the cost of damages caused by Februaryʼs floods, said Mary Moreland, deputy director of the countyʼs office of emergency services. Reports compiled from The Associated Press
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as ROTC recruiting officer, instructor By LISAJOYCE VERGARA Daily Titan Staff
Q: What is your position here? A: I serve as a recruiting operations officer and assistant professor of military science. Q: How long have you been a faculty member here? A: Eleven months. I reported here last November. Q: Where were you born? A: I was born in the Philippines in the outskirts of Manila and I immigrated here in 1981. We first lived in Orange County and moved around.
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Heideman, the team leader of Swing du Cure, one of the groups participating in the fundraiser. The dancers are organized in teams of 15 to 29 members, with at least one team leader. One dancer from each team must be dancing at all times throughout the event. Team leaders are in charge of organizing their team and planning exactly who will dance and when. “Mostly Iʼve been getting people
Q: Education: A: [In]1989-1996, [I] attended Cal State Fullerton and received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in history with a minor in geography. Q: How did you get into the military? A: Iʼve always wanted to be in the military. As a Filipino-American, I grew up holding the United States military in high esteem. We have rich military heritage alongside our American brothers, and I always wanted to serve in the military. The Army ROTC was a good fit for me. Q: If you werenʼt in this profession, what do you see yourself doing? A: During college, I did work as a substitute teacher. I enjoy teaching and working with young people. If I werenʼt in the military, I would do what Iʼm doing now, which is counseling and teaching people.
A: Every time we commission cadets – that means when they graduate and fulfill the Army ROTC curriculum and become Army officers in front of their loved ones – itʼs a memorable moment. Q: What do you like about your job? A: I like the fact that I am helping people. Iʼm helping identify quality men and women to serve because we are a recruiting organization – but we are selective. We have to look for the right type of person because they will be placed in positions of great responsibility under real-life conditions that can be stressful.
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Q: Three wishes, what would they be: A: My first wish is that we will win the war on global terrorism, which I believe we will in due time. Second, we can continue to make the ROTC program grow. Lastly, safety for all our comrades in arms out there fighting on the front lines that they return home safely.
organized and motivated to raise money, making sure theyʼre available so my team has someone dancing all the time,” said James Bianco, an event team leader. “Currently, I have nine people totally signed up and five more whoʼll sign up closer to dance time,” he said. The dance-a-thonʼs sponsors include: Camp Hollywood, Camp Jitterbug, Rhythmic Arts Festival, Lindy on the Rocks, Balboa Rendezvous, Idance.net, Orange County Lindy Exchange and the OC Swing Dance Club.
“The swing dance community jumped on it and set up teams without me really doing anything,” Marvin said. Most of the people dancing have a personal connection with cancer and the survivors. “My dad was diagnosed with leukemia when I was a child; he died this year. My uncle died of lung cancer this year and my grandfather died of bladder cancer,” Bianco said. “If anything can be done so that other families donʼt have to go through what my family has this year, I want to be a part of it.”
Today thru Saturday: “Orphan Muses” is playing at the Grand Central Theater on 125 N. Broadway in Santa Ana. For dates, times and ticket prices, call (714) 278-3371. Today thru Nov. 4: An exhibition of student artwork will be on display for the TSU Student Art Show. Titans can find these exhibits at the TSU Center, Atrium and Plaza galleries. For more information, call (714) 278-3085. Wednesday: Take a guided tour through various haunted digs in Fullerton. Explore the Plummer Auditorium, the basement hallways of the Fullerton Police Department and other scary haunts. The cost is $12. For more information, call the Fullerton Museum Center at (714) 7386545. Thursday: ASI, along with Intramural Sports, is sponsoring a 5K Ghost Run/Walk at the intramural fields. Cost is $10. For more information, call (714) 278-5869. Friday: Ground breaking for the Steven G. Mihaylo Hall will take place at 3:30 p.m. For more information, call (714) 278-4869. Friday thru Sunday: “Anything Goes” is playing in the Little Theater of the Performing Arts Building. For more information, call (714) 278-3371. Friday thru Sunday: The Arboretum is hosting “Haunted Gardens,” family friendly Halloween themed tours through the Fullerton Arboretum at night. For prices and times, call (714) All events are free and on campus unless otherwise indicated. To have a specific entry added to the calendar section, please send an email to news@dailytitan.com.
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Board of directors candidates Business and Economics Azariah Onyeka Senior; business administration major, with emphasis in accounting; board member of the CSUF Accounting Society; also tutors other business students. Mohammad Ahmad Sophomore; international business and political science major; treasurer of the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity; treasurer for the Inter-Fraternity Council; delegate on the Resident Student Association. Chris Sullivan (write-in) Junior; business major, concentrating in marketing; served on the board for the College of Business and Economics as a member of the scholarship committee; member Pi Kappa Phi.
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Engineering and Computer Science Nicu Ahmadi Hopes to address issues such as having the second floor for ROTC, losing the only study room in the Engineering Building and having it as a conference room.
Humanities and Social Sciences Scott Behen Sophomore; history major; running for re-election; involved in Phi Alpha Theta, the National History Honor Society, the History Student Association. Paul Perez Comparative religion major; experience as Comparative Religion Student Association vice president; the comparative religion representative to the Humanities and Social Sciences Inter-Club Council.
Paul Rumberger Sophomore; human communication studies major who plans to minor in business administration; currently serves on ASI; University Affairs Committee member; Inter-Club Council as a member-at-large.
Javier Gamboa Political science major; running for re-election; involved in Lobby Corps Committee, California State Student Association, CSU Health Services Advisory, and AmeriCorps.
Jill Hanna (write-in) Junior; speech communication major; has worked as a new-student-orientation leader; Titan Ambassador; athletic committee member of the Titan Tusk Force.
Kyle Rush Junior; political science major; delegate for the Resident Student Association; resident advisor; active in Titan Camp, Academic Student Life and Academic Standards.
Natural Sciences and Mathematics Stephanie Sprowl Junior; involved as senior student assistant for the library administration office, University Honors Society, and the chemistry and biochemistry club. Zehra Syed Running for re-election; has served on finance committee, scholarship committee, university affairs committee, academic senate, and others; served one year as vice chair, and chair of the ASI Board of Directors.
Human Development and Community Service Michael Deleon Hopes to make ASI a more visible body, capable of lifting Titan spirit to a new level.
Vanessa Lee Junior; involved in the Comparative Religion Student Association; Intervarsity; Student Health Profession Association.
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works full time for the Compton Unified School District, in addifrom page 1 tion to serving on the board. “Abe Kya has been kind enough Many of the theater and dance to give his heart and time,” said students start classes at 8 a.m., Nancee Wright, assistant dean of leave the rehearsals for their 13- student affairs. “Abe Kya is the plus major public productions exception.... weʼre very lucky to near midnight, five to seven days have had him, but itʼs going to a week, and work half-time or full- be very difficult to get other stutime jobs somewhere in between, dents.” Wright said this is true of most said Jim Volz, professor for the of the students. College of the Arts. “They are “This may be unable to take one of the conIt’s not that they cerns, but we have time out of their don’t care about plenty of talented day to come the College of leaders in the arts here to attend at CSUF, and I meetings and be Education, it’s just think ASI and representative that their priorithe college most of the students ties are set ... likely just need to because theyʼre Nancy Wright do a better job of busy with their Assitant dean recruiting quality career,” Wright College of Education student leaders,” said. ”Itʼs not that he said. they donʼt care The College of Education has about the College of Education, its own problems attracting can- itʼs just that their priorities are set, didates to serve on the board of and this makes it difficult to get directors. The college does not student representation.” offer an undergraduate degree, so Students wanting to enter themmost of its students are working selves as write-in candidates may full time and attend morning or contact the ASI elections commissioner at asielections@fullerton. night classes. Abe Kya, the current represen- edu. Write-in candidates must tative of the College of Education, include their name, student ID was the only candidate to run in number, phone number, and the the spring for the college. He college they wish to represent.
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union dues for political contributions without a personʼs consent. One argument for Proposition 75 is that it protects employee union members from being forced to give up portions of their pay for political reasons. An argument against the proposition is that it was created by corporations who disapprove of unions, and in fact, no public employee can technically be forced to be a member of a union. Proposition 76: State Spending and School Funding Limits. This limits the state spending to the same level as the previous year and changes the state school funding requirements. Yes on Proposition 76 means a more controlled state spending budget and cutting school funding by $4 billion. No on Proposition 76 means California wonʼt adopt a new spending limit. “Anything that would get us out of this debt would be a good thing, but at the same time itʼs kind of scary to give all of the monetary power over to the governor,” said Nicole Berberian, a business major. Proposition 77: Redistricting. This proposition means that retired judges would determine the boundaries for districts, which would
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man for Yes on Proposition 77, said that the current redistricting system is “rigged” and that it presents a clear conflict of interest when politicians are able to draw their own districts. Poizner said that this allows politicians to choose their voters and not the other way around. According to a report by the Rose Institute, a think tank at Claremont McKenna College that has analyzed redistricting for 30 years, Proposition 77 will enlarge the number of competitive congressional and legislative districts in California. CSUF political science major and vice president of the College Democrats Club, Javier Gamboa, said that Proposition 77 meets his approval, but he takes issue with the three-judge panel. “I think there should be more judges or they should be voted in by the people,” Gamboa said. “I think it would be more representative and less partisan though, than what we have now.” The proposition will cost taxpayers a one-time $1.5 million fee, and county costs will hover in the $1 million range.
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Health Center and Peer Health Educators for all the Halloween parties on Friday, Oct. 28,” said Deanna Merino, coordinator for Greek Life. “This is the first year that Cal State Fullerton has implemented this program, it was designed to provide responsibility and safety among students and other peer groups.” The first phase will be focused on the Greek Community. The Health Center purchased 1,000 red bracelets that have the words “Designated Driver” on them. “There will be free sodas and snacks given to all designated drivers that evening,” Merino said. Three designated drivers will be on the road to drive students in the Fullerton area to their homes. “Fullerton Police will be putting ʻDDʼ on the cars of the designated drivers,” Merino said. “This grant will provide resources for a safe night, and if you are of age, you can go drink. Just donʼt drink in excess.” Merino hopes students will learn from this program. “Every year is different, and even though last year was quiet, you never know what can happen if students drink and drive,” said Mira Ladva, a supervisor of the emergency room at St. Jude Medical Center in Fullerton. Hospitals will be busy this Halloween weekend with kids coming in because they had too much candy, Ladva said. “We have been fortunate to not have any students coming in with problems, but you never know what can happen if students arenʼt safe, said Sally Ordorica, a supervisor of the emergency room at the hospital. “Itʼs a quiet night; we want to keep that way,” Ladva said.
have to be approved by voters. Currently the Legislature draws the boundaries and then they are approved by Gov. Schwarzenegger. Proposition 78: Discounts on Prescription Drugs. It would create a new state drug discount program to reduce the costs that people would pay for prescription drugs at pharmacies. It would take effect immediately, providing discounts for seniors and low-income Californians. Proposition 78 provides smaller discounts to fewer people. The lower prices cannot be guaranteed; the drug companies have to be willing participants, and the drug companies that do offer discounts are free to stop their discounts at any time. Proposition 79: Prescription Drug Discounts, State-Negotiated Rebates. It would provide affordable prescription drugs to about 8 million Californians using the purchasing power of the state to leverage enforceable discounts from prescription drug companies, according to the Vote Yes for Proposition 79 website. It gives middle and low-income Californians larger discounts; it holds drug companies accountable for providing discounts. If Proposition 79 is passed, it isnʼt known how long it will take to go into effect, and it could poten-
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Exercising the right to vote Proposition 73
Amends California Constitution, defining and prohibiting abortion for an un-emancipated minor until 48 hours after physician notifies the minor’s parent or guardian, except in a medical emergency or with a parental waiver. Mandates reporting requirements. Authorizes monetary damages against physicians for violation.
Proposition 74
Increases probationary period for public school teachers from two to five years. Modifies the process by which school boards can dismiss a teaching employee who receives two consecutive unsatisfactory performance evaluations.
Proposition 75
Prohibits using public employee union dues for political contributions without individual employees’ prior consent. Excludes contributions benefiting charities or employees. Requires unions to maintain and, upon request, report member political contributions to Fair Political Practices Commission.
Proposition 76
Limits state spending to prior year’s level plus three previous years’ average revenue growth. Changes minimum school funding requirements (Proposition 98). Permits governor, under specified circumstances, to reduce budget appropriations of governor’s choosing.
Proposition 77
Amends state Constitution’s process for redistricting California’s Senate, Assembly, Congressional and Board of Equalization districts. Requires three-member panel of retired judges selected by legislative leaders.
Proposition 78
Establishes discount prescription drug program for certain low- and moderate-income Californians. Authorizes Department of Health Services to contract with participating pharmacies for discounts and with participating drug manufacturers for rebates.
Proposition 79
Provides drug discounts to Californians with qualifying incomes. Funded by state-negotiated drug manufacturer rebates. Prohibits Medical contracts with manufacturers not providing Medicaid best price.
Proposition 80
Subjects electric service providers to regulation by California Public Utilities Commission. Restricts electricity customers’ ability to switch from private utilities to other providers. Requires all retail electric sellers to increase renewable energy resource procurement by 2010.
tially cost taxpayers millions to administer this government program. Proposition 80: Electric Service Providers, Regulation. This
proposition enables the regulation of electric service providers by the California Public Utilities Commission. Yes on 80 could result in fewer
blackouts and a more stable electricity system. No on 80 could result in the limit of green energy from solar resources. Information for this article came
from the Official Voter Information Guide. More detailed information on the upcoming propositions can be found at www.voterguide.ss.ca. gov.
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No sense dodging this one Eye for the Extreme Extreme sports have gotten a little less extreme and a lot more commercial in the past few years. What used to be hobbies Marissa Weltmer – motocross, Daily Titan surfing, and Staff Writer even dodgeball – have now become extreme sports people are watching and advertisers are making money off of. The X-games are one of the most watched sporting events, with big prize money and corporate sponsors that line the sides of vert ramps and skateboards. There is even a television show on the Game Show Network that is all about extreme dodgeball. It is in the middle of its third season and pits D-list celebrities against one another with the likes of an ex-youth pastor and a surfing flight attendant. What could be better than that? The rules of extreme dodgeball are prety simple: 1) Teams play to the best of three games, and the game is over when all five players from one team have been eliminated by the other team. 2) All the original dodgeball rules are used, but the difference is in the number of balls used. In the first game, two dodgeballs are used. In game two, one big dodgeball and two small ones are used. In game three, two dodgeballs are used and each team has what is called a “Dead Man Walking.” If the DMW is eliminated in any way, that team loses the match. “The game is very simple to understand and that is part of the appeal of this show,” said Dan Baber of the Game Show Network. The other appeal is the great list of celebrities who make appearances. Six teams are currently playing in the showʼs third season. The team from Los Angeles, known as the L.A. Armed Response, won it all in season two, but has yet to win a match with a record of 0-2 this season. Their team captain is none other than Mario Lopez. Remember him as Slater from Saved by the Bell? “It is so funny to see Slater throw a dodgeball,” said Jonathan Greenstein, an avid fan of extreme dodgeball. The Detroit Spoilers have also not won any matches this season. Their team captain is beach volleyball player and Olympic Gold Medalist Kerri Walsh. The Philadelphia Benjamins have won just one match and lost two for total winnings of $5,000. Their team captain is Jeremiah Trotter, Philadelphia Eaglesʼ AllPro Linebacker. The Denver Hurlers, captained by professional snowboarder Tara Dakides, have also won a single match and have amassed $5,000 in winnings this season. The Chicago Hitmen (2-0) have won $10,000 so far. Their team captain is Hal Sparks, an actor and comedian most recognized for his commentary on VH1, and as Michael in Queer as Folk. “Hal Sparks is great on the VH1 stuff but he is even better on this show,” said Bryan McCannlly, a fan of the show since season one. Last, but certainly not least, is the New York Bling, which also has a 2-0 record and $10,000 in total winnings. Their team captain is professional boxer Mia St. John. The play-by-play announcer, comedian Bill Dwyer, provides hilarious commentary throughout the show. The official extreme dodgeball mascot is a giant red ball called “Dodgy.” Some extreme sports may not be that extreme anymore, but at least they are funny. The GSN airs Extreme Dodgeball every Tuesday at 10 p.m. et/pt. Marissa Weltmerʼs column appears weekly. Contact her at sports@dailytitan.com
JOSHUA SCHEIDE/For the Daily Titan
Joseph Chen sights down his cue stick before making his shot during the first round of the CSUF Billiards Tournament Friday afternoon in the Titan Student Union.
Titans right on cue
Billiards is a pastime, a competition, a passion for some students. By VALERIE SWAYNE Daily Titan Staff
Thwack! A white cue ball ricocheted off a set of between practicing at the pool tables of his on-campus brightly-colored, graphite ones. dorm and fraternity house Sigma Phi Epsilon. Slamming together with a resounding clang, they Marly said that thereʼs more to pool than honed scattered across felt-covered oak tables. skills or pure luck. Dim, overhead florescent lamps illuminated the “A lot of the game involves emotion. Iʼve seen a heads of several Cal State Fullerton students gath- lot of good players lose if they have a bad day,” Marly ered in the Titan Student Union said. “If you think youʼre doing Underground for the 9-Ball Billiards well, you can get overconfident and Tournament last Friday afternoon. that can affect the way you play.” Pool is completely Billiards, commonly known as Despite the overall serious mood, about the set-up. pool, is a game of precision and conmoments of anxiety were eased by It looks a lot centration. lighthearted joking. simpler than it Nine-ball is played as a race to win Players tuned out intrusions from five games out of single elimination the loungeʼs big screen TV and really is. matches. the musical drone of videogame “Nine-Ball is completely based machines behind them to focus on John Urban on luck,” said John Urban, a music the game action. Fullerton Student major who started playing at the age Hunched over at the waist, their of 3. bodies tensed in anticipation of the Recognizing that there is a strategy to the game, he outcome of the shot. calls four shots in advance. “You have to have an understanding of how the “Pool is completely about the set-up. It looks a lot cue ball is going to react. For the shooter, you have simpler than it really is,” Urban said. to know where the ball is going to go,” said Justin Each player had his own style ranging from wild, Chang, a business major and seasoned pool player. jerky flailing to calm, methodical movements. Some “You have to connect the shots, one ball to the next.” sported black shoulder-strap cases with customized Although he did not participate in the tournament equipment, wielding their cue sticks like the light- himself, he spent time in a casual game with a latesabers of Jedi Knights from “Star Wars.” comer who was unable to compete, providing helpful Others newer to the game drifted in unarmed, up playing tips. for a challenge and determined to win. “If they had more tournaments, I would be down “For really good players, thereʼs less emphasis here playing more,” Marley said. on the current shot and more on the next few,” said Chris Fangre, a guy with the reputation of being JOSHUA SCHEIDE/For the Daily Titan Zachary Marly, also a music major. “You have to an amazing player, won the tournamentʼs first prize Stephen Luu, 24, a Communications major, watches the cue ball think three balls ahead.” of a two-piece cue and carrying case retail priced at glide toward its target during the first round of competition. An avid player since the age of 12, he alternates over $100.
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World Series has Fullerton flavor Former Titans Lamb and Rowand face off for baseballʼs crown Fullerton Media Relations
Houstonʼs Mike Lamb and Chicagoʼs Aaron Rowand were Titan teammates in 1996 and 1997 and will become only the second and third Titans to ever play in a World Series game. Lamb, a Titan from 1995-97, has spent portions of six seasons in the big leagues with both Houston
and Texas and, like the Astros, is making his first trip to the World Series. A career .274-hitter, Lamb posted a .236 batting average with 12 home runs and 53 RBI in the 2005 campaign as a utility player and first baseman. In three seasons with Fullerton, Lamb was a career .337 hitter tallying 15 HR and 108 RBI. A jack-of-all-trades, Lamb was a third baseman/utility player in 1995-96 before becoming the Titansʼ every-day catcher for the 1997 season. Lamb was a member of the 1995 National championship baseball team and could become the first Titan to win a World Series for
both Fullerton and his respective major league team. Chicagoʼs centerfielder, Rowand played for the Titans from 199698 where he hit a career .345 with 23 home runs and 121 RBI before becoming the White Soxʼ “sandwich pick” between the first and second rounds of the 1998 Major League Baseball draft. Rowand was a 1998 All-Big West selection as a rightfielder for the Titans, where he led the conference in doubles (27) while leading the team in home runs (16) and RBI (72). Rowand hit .270 for the Sox this season, blasting 13 home runs and collecting 69 RBI.