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Since 1960 Volume 84, Issue 3
The Return of the Return
Bad Boys, Bad Boys
Get ready to read Jeff Klima’s “Ugly Monday” OPINION, p. 4
Campus toublemakers show up in Cop Blotter IN BREIF, p. 2
Daily Titan The Student Voice of California State University, Fullerton
Monday February 5, 2007
Suicide Update By adam levy
Daily Titan Executive Editor news@dailytitan.com
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Five Turnovers put Brown’s Bears into Hibernation
The agony of da bears - Chicago Bears defensive end Alex Brown sits forlorn on the bench at the conclusion of Sunday’s Super Bowl XLI, in which the Bears blew an early lead to lose 2917 to the Indianapolis Colts. Bears quarterback Rex Grossman threw a pair of interceptions, one of which the Colts returned for a touchdown. “We came up short,” Grossman said to the Associated Press. “The two interceptions definitely set us back. It’s extremely disappointing when you get this close to a world championship and you come up short. There is nothing else to say.” See more on page 8.
SEE SUICIDE - PAGE 2
Food, Fliers, Fun at Festival
Picketing Faculty ask for Raise
By Tom Madden
Daily Titan Staff Writer news@dailytitan.com
Faculty union wants pay increases similar to admin’s salary jump By Yvonne Villarreal
Daily Titan Staff Writer news@dailytitan.com
By CAMERON PEMSTEIN/Daily Titan Staff Photographer
PICKETING - Members of the California Faculty Association handed out peanuts, candy and information about teacher’s salaries during a protest at the Quad Tuesday. increase similar to what was given to agreement, the bargaining process top executives so that we can deal required by California is completed. with the cost of living.” From there, the administration Contract negotiations began over can impose conditions of employa year ago, with the association work- ment similar to its last offer and the ing toward gaining faculty has the opan increased salary, tion to refuse the better benefits and I certainly hope both CSU offer and posan improved worksibly strike. parties can settle load. “I think it’s fine Both parties things. I don’t want to that they’re assemfailed to agree upon see the faculty strike. bling on campus,” a settlement less said Cal State Fulthan a month ago lerton President – Milton Gordon Milton Gordon in and the fact-findCal State Fullertn President a telephone intering portion of the mediation process is view. “I certainly slated to begin. hope both parties It is the final can settle things. I phase of mediation in which a state- don’t want to see the faculty strike. If appointed third party makes sugges- it comes to that, we’ll have to handle tions to resolve the conflict. A third- the situation as best we can.” party member for the process is still In a move that drew the displeabeing sought. sure of the association, the CSU If both parties fail to reach an Board of Trustees approved a 4 per-
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About two dozen members of the Fullerton chapter of the California Faculty Association picketed in the Quad Tuesday morning to rally faculty and distribute information about the CSU administration’s bargaining proposals. At 11 a.m., sounds of Aretha Franklin’s “Respect” blasted from the Quad near Pollak Library as the faculty handed out statistics on student fees and faculty pay. “I’ve never heard anything about this,“ said Bryan McSweeny, a Radio-TV-Film major. “But I tend to side with the teachers rather than the administration. I’m just picking up fliers to learn more.” The picketers eventually marched to the front of Langsdorf Hall where they shouted their demands and holded their signs. The association, with its slogan “I don’t want to strike, but I will,” has been engaged in a collective bargaining period with the CSU over what it calls “misplaced priorities.” “We would like to have all this solved as soon as possible,” said G. Nanjundappa, president of the association’s Fullerton chapter. “We are making every effort to mobilize the faculty. This is just the beginning. We are asking for a fair salary
Questions still surround the death of Michael Scott Cyran, the 43-year-old Fullerton resident who committed suicide by jumping from the Nutwood parking structure last week. No pertinent information has been released as to the motive for why Cyran killed himself, or why he did it on the Cal State Fullerton campus. The case is “still in the coroner’s review and until that particular part of the investigation is complete, there need to be some ‘T’s crossed and ‘I’s dotted,” said CSUF Police Lt. Will Glen in a phone interview regarding new information about the incident. Cyran was spotted pacing the top level of the structure on the afternoon of Jan. 26, allegedly screaming when campus police were notified of the disturbance. By the time police arrived, Cyran was on the ground. Paramedics attempted to revive the man, and he was officially pronounced dead at 4:29 p.m. Shortly after 6 p.m., an Orange
cent salary increase last week for their administrators. Most administrators receiving the pay increase will earn over $240,000 a year, which is still less than what many administrators receive at comparable non-California institutions. CSU faculty, who are also paid less than their peers, have not received a raise in several semesters. “Why shouldn’t we get the same increase?” Nanjundappa asked. The CSU administration’s current offer to the faculty would increase their salary rate by 23.7 percent by the 2009-10 academic year. Fulltime professors currently making $89,551 would see their salary increase to $106,524. The CSU has also proposed a 1 percent incentive-equity salary for each of the remaining three years of the contract, which will bring the total value of the offer to about 27 percent in the last year of the contract.
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PROTEST Watch members of the California Faculty Association picket in the Quad.
For some 20 years, Discoverfest has been a way for both incoming and current students to get involved with student clubs, major oriented organizations and social groups. This year, Discoverfest, which took place in the Quad on Tuesday and Wednesday, mixed their traditional informative flier-filled booths with the sweet smell of free Chinese food from Pick Up Stix. Discoverfest, which is coordinated through Student Life and New Student Programs, occurs once each semester and serves as the centerpiece to “Weeks of Welcome.” It is aimed at new students and those who are seeking fun outside the classroom. “We advocate students to get involved in at least one activity outside of their studies,” said Ezekiel Uballe, the assistant dean for Student Life. “That way they could get full experience of what it is to be on a college campus.” Uballe, who has been in charge of the fair for five years, said he made it a point to use Discoverfest to address the stereotype that Cal State Fullerton is a “commuter campus.” “It has been around for at least 20 years [Discoverfest] and it has grown,” Uballe said. “Twenty years ago, it started out with 25 to 30 organizations to now 250 … showing that students are interested on campus and aren’t just driving to school and going home after.” From the Kung Fu Club to the Spirit Team, Discoverfest reached out to those interested in groups
related to their majors and even to those looking to find others who share their own personal hobbies, such as the Harry Potter Reading Club. Discoverfest was also a chance for lesser-known clubs on campus to do some recruiting. “For the rugby team, Discoverfest gives us a chance to recruit and also let everyone know how good we are doing,” said Rugby Club President Hideki Maniwa, a business administration major. Energized from their 38-0 win over UCLA, Maniwa said, “One day soon, the soccer stadium will be known as the rugby pitch.” The fair itself was a vibrant scene with loud rock music blaring from the Titan Radio booth’s speakers and free food from Pick Up Stix being handed out to students walking around campus. The only catch was standing in the occasionally long line. For those seeking a more spiritual college experience, The Intervarsity Christian Fellowship promoted their group and their diversity. “Our club is pushing racial reconciliation because our campus is full of diverse groups, one of the most diverse in the Cal State system,” said Sean Butler, a business administration major. As the two-day festival rolled on, a healthy flow of students walked around the Quad, many in search of groups that might fit their individual interests and tastes. Ally Gaines, a junior communications major and member of the Spirit Team, said, “This was a great way for people to come and get involved and see what’s going on campus.”
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