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Thursday September 18, 2008

The Student Voice of California State University, Fullerton

Campus Life New York Times writer Eric Lichtblau, author of “Bush’s Law” and winner of a 2006 Pulitzer Prize for national reporting, will deliver a keynote address today, culminating a two-day celebration of the U.S. Constitution at Cal State Fullerton. The event will run from 7-8 p.m. in the Titan Student Union Pavilions. Lichtblau’s talk, “A Free Press in the Age of Terror: How Much Does the Public Really Need to Know?” will examine the role of the press as well as cover issues from his book.

Man blames crack habit for the theft of 250 empty beer cans WATERFORD, Mich. (AP) – A Waterford man told police his crack cocaine habit drove him to steal nearly 250 empty beer cans from a 7-Eleven store. Police in the Detroit suburb said the 46-year-old man opened the door to an outside storage room at the store early Tuesday, grabbed a large bag filled with the cans, put them in his car and drove away. Officers stopped the man, recovered 247 cans, worth $24.70 under Michigan’s 10cent deposit law, and arrested him. The Detroit Free Press reported the man was given a citation for larceny and released pending a court appearance in several weeks. Police didn’t release his name.

‘The worlds fastest beer drinker’ featured in: ’Legend of Fox’

He has been called the fastest beer drinker in the world, but he’s more than that. He also sings “filthy” songs. Born in Detroit, Mich., William Wallace Foster, who is better known as “The Fox,” moved to Hollywood, Calif. in the late ‘50s. In 1961 The Fox got his nickname from entertaining patrons of Santa Monica’s, The Fox Inn. Wallace played the piano to accompany his vocals and racy lyrics. Wallace would drink upwards of 35 beers per night. Some of which he would drink while balancing on his head.

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Students raise social awareness Department of Modern Languages and LASSA serve up $1 tacos and the latest in Latin American issues by edgar rascon

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Taco Tuesday took on a different meaning this semester when the Department of Modern Languages and Literature and the Latin American Studies Student Association kicked off their Taco Tuesday film series. The Department of Modern Languages and Literature has been hosting a film series for several years as part of its outreach to the Cal State Fullerton community, providing films that would not normally be screened in Fullerton. In order to reach more people, they began partnering with different student groups such as Sigma Delta Pi. “We wanted to provide students with thought-provoking films, exposure to foreign culture and ideas, and a good time,” said modern languages and literature professor Kyle Crocco. Admission is free and and students can enjoy $1 tacos while taking part in interesting discussions. This semester the goal was to introduce and educate students to some of the issues facing Latin Americans. “We want people to understand modern-day Latin America and its ties to the world,” Sandra PerezLinggi, a modern languages and literature professor, said. The series started this year with the documentary, “Cuba: After the Revolution.” The film gave viewers a brief history and look into the lives of the people of Cuba since the 1959 revolution, led by Fidel Castro,

By todd barnes/Daily Titan Staff Photographer Juniors Liena Thourakhome and Brian Ngyuen wait in line at the financial aid office for the 4th time this semester. Lines on certain days wrapped around University Hall all the way to Carl’s Jr. See article on Page 3

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millions of Cubans living on the island as well as in the United States. At the end of the film, Perez-Linngi led the audience in a discussion that included reactions to the film and recent developments in Cuba. Topics discussed at the event ranged from any perceived bias or

agenda in the film by the audience to a deeper exploration of the social injustices created by the Castro regime, even though it was originally founded on the premise of equality for all. Liza Alvarez, an anthropology and Latin American studies double ma-

jor and LASSA co-chair, has family in Cuba and shared her experience of visiting the island with the audience. “I remember when I visited Cuba, there was a guy who was leading us to a neighborhood restaurant, and See TACO TUESDAY, Page 2

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overthrew the ruling regime and declared the nation a Communist state. It also delved into the U.S.-imposed embargo that severely crippled Cuba’s economy and severed relations between the two nations. The events that have taken place after the revolution have affected

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By todd barnes/Daily Titan Staff Photographer Professor Sandra Perez-Linggi, Coordinator of Latin American Studies, discusses topics of films shown at the Latin American Studies Student Association’s Taco Tuesday

California high-speed railways traveling up to 220 mph and connecting all major cities in the state could be a mode of travel within the next decade, cutting travel time in half, according to The California High Speed Rail Authority, a state government organization promoting the building of high-speed rail. The fate of these high-speed railways, however, is in the hands of voters. On the November ballot, Proposition 1 will allow voters to de-

cide whether or not to pass a $9.95 billion bond. If approved, Proposition 1 would allow construction plans to go forward on the high-speed railways, with building projected to begin in 2010. Some of the cities proposed to be connected by this system are San Diego, Anaheim, Los Angeles, Bakersfield, Fresno, San Francisco, and Sacramento, according to the California High Speed Rail Authority. A trip from Los Angeles to San Francisco would take about twoand-a-half hours. Travelers would not have to deal with the traffic congestion on the freeways, high gas prices, or crowded airports and security lines. “There are way too many people on the road. I have to get to school two hours early to find parking. If I commuted a long distance, I would

use these highways (railways),” Candace McAfferty, a Cal State Fullerton junior, said. Since its establishment in 1996, the California High Speed Rail Authority has been responsible for the planning and construction ideas for these railways, and after 12 years, a vote authorizing funds for construction finally appears on a ballot. “To serve the same number of travelers as the high-speed train system, California would have to build nearly 3,000 miles of new freeway, plus five airport runways, and 90 departure gates in the next two decades,” according to The California High Speed Rail Authority Web site, http://www.cahighspeedrail.ca.gov. Students at UC Berkeley who are involved in this issue and endorsed the project attempted to inform and encourage their peers to vote for See TRAINS, Page 2

The new armor, which has yet to be named, was authorized Aug. 5 by the City Council as a third option for police protective gear. Safariland, a division of Armor Holdings Inc., holds the patent for the vest that is designed to stop bullets by tatiana rodriguez from larger caliber handguns and Daily Titan Staff Writer shotguns. Compared to the current news@dailytitan.com vests’ ability to stop standard 9mm The Fullerton Police Department and .357-caliber handgun rounds, is the first in the nation to give its this new option is a safer choice, officers the option of wearing new Capt. Greg Mayes said. There are currently ten officers on body armor technology capable of stopping high-energy rounds, ac- the force wearing the vests, which cording to an Orange County Reg- cost $350 more than the current vest, and 44 officers are on a waitister article published Aug. 7. Although the new external vest ing list to receive their own. The department will pay for the provides obvious safety benefits, it also lightens the daily carrying load new vests through federal funding - estimated at $7,000 a year - and for officers. “It helps out a lot,” Sgt. Michael city taxpayer money. Although the city council apMacDonald said. “Its design initially was to take the weight off the proved the suggestion, neither the city nor McKinofficers’ belt and ley stands to back.” make any profits The new arfrom the innomor also accomvation because modates changes neither hold the in the departpatent. ment’s demoThe new gear graphic, as more is worn on top of women pursue – Michael McDonald, officers uniforms careers in law CSUF Sargeant and can easily be enforcement. taken off when The regulation needed. Sam Browne It has different pockets for ambelt that most residents are used to seeing officers wear left perma- munition and equipment and evennent brown marks on Officer Sheila ly distributes weight on officers. Although the Fullerton Police Drew’s waist, according to The OrDepartment is the only department ange County Register. Fullerton Police Chief Pat- currently using the armor, departrick McKinley developed the new ments across the nation have shown body armor. The protective gear interest in acquiring the vests for is designed to take between 25 to their officers. Newly appointed Lieutenant for 30 pounds of weight off officers’ Cal State Fullerton’s Campus Powaists. “Our chief looked at a way to lice, Donald Landers, said Univerget the equipment off the waist,” sity Police are not currently wearing MacDonald said. “Twenty-five to the new vests, but wouldn’t doubt 30 pounds is almost 20 to 30 per- that officers would jump at the opcent of (a female’s) body and they’re tion of upgrading from their concealable vests if given the chance. wearing it on their waist.”

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IN OTHER NEWS TRAINS: CALIFORNIA HIGH SPEED RAIL Post-Olympic era’ off to a rocky start in China

BEIJING (AP) – The Olympic flame is out, the smog is back, and traffic again clogs the roads. Welcome to what commentators are calling China’s “post-Olympic era,” in which euphoria over the Beijing Games is slowly giving way to economic worries, new safety crises and a future both brimming with confidence and tinged with uncertainty. China received widespread praise for organizing the games, which formally ended Wednesday with the Paralympics’ closing ceremony. Even before then, however, reality reasserted itself with the collapse earlier this month at an illegal mine waste dump that killed at least 259 people and forced the resignation of a provincial governor. Since then, a product safety scandal has roiled the nation, with contaminated milk powder causing the death of three infants and sickening more than 6,200 others. Both crises point to underlying systemic weaknesses that the Olympics did little to eliminate, despite a massive effort to clean up Beijing’s polluted air, boost security and ensure smooth logistics. China’s mines remain the world’s deadliest and creaky infrastructure a constant threat, while an overhaul of the product safety system has proved only partially effective.

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Another nightmare on Wall Street: Dow down

NEW YORK (AP) – The stock market took another nosedive Wednesday as the American banking system appeared even shakier and investors worried that the financial crisis is spinning so far out of control that even government rescues can’t stop it. The Dow Jones industrial average, which only two days earlier had suffered its steepest drop since the days after the Sept. 11 attacks, lost another 450 points. About $700 billion in investments vanished. One day after the Federal Reserve stepped in with an emergency loan to keep American International Group Inc., one of the world’s largest insurers, from going under, Wall Street wondered which companies might be the next to falter. A major investor in ailing Washington Mutual Inc. removed a potential obstacle to a sale of the bank, and stock in two investment banks, Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs, was pummeled. It was the fourth consecutive day of extraordinary turmoil for the American financial system, beginning with news on Sunday that another venerable investment house, Lehman Brothers, would be forced to file for bankruptcy. The 4 percent drop Wednesday in the Dow reflected the stock market’s first chance to digest the Fed’s decision to issue an $85 billion taxpayer loan to AIG, which it could convert into a majority stake in the company.

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AP names Reiterman northern Calif news editor

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – Tim Reiterman, a longtime reporter and editor for The Los Angeles Times, has been named news editor for The Associated Press in northern California. The appointment was announced Wednesday by John Raess, chief of bureau for northern California, northern Nevada and Hawaii. Reiterman began his career as a newsman in The AP’s San Francisco bureau, where he reported on newspaper heiress Patty Hearst’s kidnaping. He then moved to the San Francisco Examiner, where he covered the 1978 Jonestown tragedy in Guyana. He later co-authored an award-winning history of Peoples Temple to be republished this fall. Reiterman was later named Examiner city editor, then moved to The Los Angeles Times, where he reported and edited for 19 years.

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From Page 1 Prop. 1 by parading around their campus quad on Sept. 3 dressed as trains. Students working for the building of the railways are in a chapter of The California Public Interest Research Group, a group that “takes on powerful interests on behalf of Californians,” according to its Web site, http://www.calpirg.org. “When we were getting students

to pledge their votes for the bond on Sept. 3, many peoples faces were amazed; very few people know about these high-speed railways,” Jenn Engstrom, UC Berkeley student and CALPIRG student chair, said. Besides reducing the Californian commute average of 60 to 70 hours of driving in traffic per year, the high-speed railways would reduce greenhouse emissions by 18 billion pounds a year, according to the California High Speed Rail Authority.

“Young people are going to inherit the problems of the world and this state. The UC Berkeley students are trying to fight for a better transportation system,” UC Berkeley’s Campus Organizer for CALPIRG, Danielle Ziff, said. The railways would be electric, cutting down on fossil fuel dependency. With less people on the roads due to the use of these railways, automobile pollution would also decrease.

High speed railways are already a reality in countries like Japan, France, and Taiwan. “Most critics point to the cost of the high-speed railway, and I understand their position. However, this is an investment worth making, because the benefit will definitely outweigh the cost in the future, both for the environment and for the convenience of all California residents,” Waseem Salahi, a CALPIRG intern, said.

taco tuesday: film festival at csuf From Page 1 when the police saw him with me, they arrested him for talking to a foreigner,” Alvarez said. According to the film, local people in Cuba are forbidden to have contact with foreign tourists. There

are also strict restrictions on the press and radio, and the censorship of any books the government finds offensive. Also any individuals who speak out against the government, or are suspected of doing so, face years in prison and their families can lose their jobs and homes.

Perez-Linggi said the series was started due to student interest and is meant to attract students of all backgrounds. It is also a way for professors to present material that gives an objective perspective on the issues facing Latin Americans. “For example, information on

Cuba is extremely hard to find, and it’s very much partial to one side or the other, neither of which is an accurate portrayal,” Alvarez said. There will be three more films shown on Sept. 23, 30 and Oct. 7 at 7:30 p.m. in Room 121 of McCarthy Hall.

CSUF trustees address budget CSU leaders convene to discuss possible courses of action for fiscal year by daniel xu

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Budget problems are not new to California’s education system, but 80 days into the current CSU fiscal year, the lack of government funding is becoming a crisis unheard of in the state’s history. “This is totally uncharted territory for all of us,” Steven Dixon, vice chair of student affairs of the California State Student Association, said. The CSU Board of Trustees, among whom are California Lt. Gov. John Garamendi and CSU Chancellor Charles Reed, assembled in the Chancellor’s building Tuesday to preview the budget estimate of fiscal year 2009-2010. But first, the CSU leaders received grim reports on the ongoing California budget stalemate and its effects on the 23 universities around the state. “We don’t have a budget to operate with,” CSUF President Milton Gordon said. “So, as long as we can, we will run on funds we already have. When those funds run out, we may have to borrow.” Henry Soto, Cal State Fullerton’s assistant vice president of budget management, could not provide a definitive timeline for how long CSUF’s reserved funds could last, but Dixon shared his thoughts on the situation for the CSU system as a whole. “These funds will probably run out sometime in December,” Dixon said. “If we don’t have a state budget by January, there will be trouble.” Soto, however, sees progress in Sacramento. He said he does not think the stalemate will last until next year. The unsettling outlook piles on top of the burdening cutbacks from earlier this year. In response to Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s proposed $300 million spending cut to the CSU system, higher education leaders rallied in Sacramento and successfully restored $100 million to the budget. “We dodged a bullet,” Reed said. “But now we have to watch out for missiles.” Although the resulting $200 million cut to the CSU budget seems severe, Gordon said the school system has not been able to balance its spending for as long as he has been CSUF’s president. Garamendi described this period of financial dilemma as a “starvation diet.” Gordon said the famished allowance left more than 10,000 overenrolled students across CSU campuses without funding this year. He explained that the state usually underestimates the number of freshmen CSU schools are required to enroll, and the delayed budget cuts and approvals are thinning out the government’s investment in every student. One strategy the trustees have been utilizing in formulating budgets was to ask for two to three percent more than what the state would likely approve, he said. “We would like to have all the money we asked for,” Gordon said, so that “when the finalized budget falls short, the actual damage

wouldn’t be too great.” Garamendi was not satisfied by Assistant Vice Chancellor Robert the bold increase. He said the CSU Turnage, who reported on the cur- system is the foundation for Califorrent debacle in nia’s higher Sacramento, preeducation sented next fiscal and must be year’s tentative fully supplan, which is 13 ported. percent more than “We will the one proposed ask for 25 at the State Capipercent more tol. if we have He said the to,” he said. plan is an ambiF l o y d tious one. Anscombe, – Milton A. Gordon, Board member chief steward CSUF President William Hauck of Union of agreed with the American larger budget. Physicians & “We must function with the right Dentists’ CSU branch, said this was theme and head in the right direc- not a solution. tion even in a difficult time,” Hauck “We are just borrowing money said. from the future,” Anscombe said.

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“We count on California’s economy to get better. That’s the only way the money can be paid back.” Still, the present posts the most concern for CSU administrators. “My dream would be that they would pass a budget that satisfies all those 10,000 students, but it just won’t happen,” Gordon said. “Right now, we are just trying to use the money we have as efficiently as we can.” However, the trustees and the university presidents aren’t alone in this struggle. Although the Associated Students Inc. at CSUF do not receive funding from the state, ASI President Curtis Schlaufman said it was among the alliance who lobbied against the original budget cut earlier this year. ASI will continue to advocate for CSUF students in the Capitol, he added.

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Panhellenic council adds 263 new Greeks By Amy Dempsey

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The Panhellenic Council offered 263 Greek-life hopefuls invitations to join one of Cal State Fullerton’s six sororities on Tuesday at the Titan Student Union. With chants and cheers, each woman accepted an invitation from a sorority to join their organization. After receiving an invitation – which may not have been to their first-choice sorority – the students

decided if they were going to join the inviting sorority. Last Friday started with an orientation for potential new members and their parents. According to Nick Katz, Greek life coordinator, parents were able to ask general questions about cost of involvement, alcohol use and parties. On Saturday each prospect visited all six sorority houses, where the main objective was to find where each woman fit in best. On Sunday they were invited back to up to four of the houses they visited. On Monday, all the young women were again invited back to at least one house, and some were invited back to two houses by the sororities whose leaders felt they meshed well with cur-

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rent members. Although having a 2.5 GPA and Katz said, preparing for recruit- being a female undergrad are the ment is a only relong proquirecess that ments for participatstarts in ing in soJune with rority rean online cruitment, applicarecruittion. E a c h – Jessica Chapman, ment officers consorority Sigma Kappa vice president sider many has a rethings. cruitment o f f i c e r. “ W e The officer does not disclose to the look mainly at GPA, but we also look women being recruited what soror- for individuals with similar values to those which our sorority holds,” Jesity they are from. The recruitment officer’s job is sica Chapman, vice president of reto find women that fit in best with cruitment for Sigma Kappa, said. “A girl’s overall personality, volunother members of the sorority.

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but sororities are not for everyone. “I don’t want to be in a sorority because I am already part of a family with my soccer team,” Tiffany Craig, soccer team member and communications student, said. Sorority recruitment takes place every fall semester. Although approximately 350 women originally started the recruitment process, 263 followed through with Tuesday’s event. Every woman who finished the recruitment process was offered an invitation to join a sorority. Even though Associated Students Inc. has the largest budget on campus, when recruitment is over, the Panhellenic Council will be the largest student-run organization on campus, totaling 586 women, Katz said.

More students seek assistance The amount of FAFSA applicants has gone up by around 3,000 this year By Morgan McLaughlin Daily Titan Staff Writer news@dailytitan.com

Karaoke and open mic night will have a new host and coordinator

events such as the Spring Concert and helping to publicize ASI Productions events. The motion passed with 13 votes in support and no votes against Christy-Anne’s appointment. Jesus By Joel Rosario Vizcaino, director for the College of Daily Titan Staff Writer Engineering and Computer Sciences, news@dailytitan.com abstained from the vote. “Everyone usually comes when Associated Students Board of Di- they want to be in a position,” Vizrectors approved the appointment of caino said at the meeting. Christy-Anne Lopez to ASI ProducThe motion to approve the aptions as Mondays and Tuesdays co- pointment of someone to the posiordinator, even though she was not tion has been on the agenda since present at Tuesday’s board meeting in the Aug. 26 board meeting, but the the Titan Student Union legislative motion has repeatedly been removed chambers. when the agenda went up for approval “I feel like she would be a great fit at the beginning of prior meetings. for the host of the While the GloMonday and Tuesria Romero Open day shows,” Joseph Meetings Act of Lopez, adminis2000 requires stutrative director of dent body orgaASI Productions, nizations to post said about Christyagendas 72 hours Anne. prior to the meetChristy-Anne’s ing and ASI Policy primary role will – Joseph Lopez, Statement #107 be host of the board ASI administrative requires ASI Productions’ meeting agenda director weekly Pub Monitems to have a day Karaoke and brief description Pub Tuesday Open Mic, Joseph Lo- on the agenda, Christy-Anne did not pez said. She also will help the ASI receive word until the day before the Productions staff with coordinating board meeting. The board members

teer hours, and whether she is a wellrounded person are really important to our sorority.” Although recruitment itself is a short process – only six days long – the recruitment officers do their best to find the right girls for their sorority in that amount of time, Katz said. According to Katz, sorority members really try to bond with the women, and the recruitment officers try hard to notice how the girls get along. The sororities want to be wellrounded groups, so they try to not pick just one type of woman, Katz said. Sororities promote their organizations by saying sisterhood is created, and “great women go Greek.” This may be true for some individuals,

By Joel Rosario/Daily Titan Staff Writer Austin Andrade shares a story about his father during ASI Productions’ Open mic night in the Pub on Tuesday, Sept. 17.

did have a copy of Christy-Anne’s application at the board meeting. “I let her know officially yesterday (Monday),” said Joseph Lopez at the meeting in response to Vizcaino’s question of Christy-Anne’s absence. “She couldn’t be here today,” Joseph Lopez told the board. Although Tuesday’s board meeting agenda was posted at least 72 hours in advance and did include a brief description of the agenda’s items, including the appointment approval item, it did not specify who was going to be appointed. “It’s not necessarily too important

to actually see the person,” Curtis Schlaufmann, ASI president, said during discussion of the motion at the board meeting. “I’m hoping that you trust Joe’s judgment,” he added. The ASI sponsors Pub Monday Karaoke in the TSU Underground Pub from noon to 1 p.m. on Mondays. It’s free to sing or listen. Pub Tuesday Open Mic runs in the Pub from noon to 1 p.m. on Tuesdays. Acts can range from musical acts to miming, according to Joseph. Performing on stage or just coming to watch is also free.

As Americans struggle with the economy, more students are applying for federal assistance and opting for continued education rather than reimbursing their student loans. For the 2008-09 academic year, the number of students applying for government financial aid increased by 17 percent, according to the Department of Education. At Cal State Fullerton, students’ need for financial aid reflect this data. Almost half of the student body seek help in paying for tuition and fees, and the number of students who need assistance is rising. The amount of Free Applications for Federal Student Aid submitted to CSUF’s Financial Aid Department this academic year increased by 3,000 compared to last academic year, Deborah McCracken, CSUF’s director of the Financial Aid Department, said. “For the past three years there have been 15 to 16,000 students who have received financial aid assistance, which comprises 42 percent of the total student population,” McCracken said. But increased competition for scholarships and grants is not the only problem today’s financially strapped students face. As many financial institutions continue to flounder, students could find it increasingly difficult to obtain student loans. In April, Sen. Chris Dodd (DConn.), along with other members of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, addressed the issue in an open letter to Federal Reserve Board Chairman Ben Bernanke and Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson. “In recent months, over 50 lenders of federally-guaranteed loans, including some of our nation’s largest originators of federal Stafford and PLUS student loans, and nearly 20 additional private student loan issuers have indicated that they intend to suspend their lending activities,” Dodd said. In order to make sure that student loan providers are able to stay afloat, legislation was enacted to provide the department with power to help lenders. The “Ensuring Continued Access to Student Loans Act of 2008 (Pub. Law 110-227) provides the Department of Education with new authority to address concerns about

the ability of Federal Family Education Loan Program loans. In addition to the economic hardships that private lenders face, there are other factors in the economic downturn that are affecting students and their need for financial aid. The subprime mortgage meltdown has also reached students. “I work at a mortgage company and when your checks consist of commission only, you take a hit when the economy does. Luckily I wasn’t laid off. I was paying for school on my own ‘til now but since I am not making as much money as I did the last few years I needed to file a FAFSA in order to take out a Stafford student loan,” communications major Hoda Hajirnia said. Hajirnia spoke about the issues pinching students’ pocketbooks: layoffs and subsequent unemployment, as well as the real estate market. Students are not the only ones suffering in this economy. Families are feeling the pinch as well. A study conducted by the National Center for Education Statistics found that, “between 1995-96 and 2003-04, an increasing proportion of both dependent and independent student borrowers at all income levels took out unsubsidized loans either alone or in addition to their subsidized loans.” This means that even students with financial help from family increasingly needed more money to pay for tuition. The numbers are staggering – more than $83 billion will be given out this year to aid families and students trying to pay for college, according to the Department of Education. And by the end of the year, more than $132 million will be disbursed to CSUF students, McCracken said. “With rising fuel and food prices and the real estate (market) people just generally have less money,” Robert Mead, CSUF professor of economics, said. Tightening credit standards are placing another limitation on students’ ability to pay for school. “The housing fallout is causing credit problems so money is just not there, that causes effects throughout the economy,” Mead said. It is possible that the financial market is not just affecting students’ need for money to pay for school; it may be the reason more students are enrolling in postsecondary education in the first place, he said. “The work alternatives aren’t there; if the opportunities for making money is now limited, they are likely to invest in their future,” Mead said. “As a general rule of thumb, when the economy goes down, people go to school.”

FAFSA By the numbers Applications submitted, national total: Applications submitted, CSUF total:

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Throughout the 2005-2008 academic school years, CSUF has been awarding financial aid to 15,000-16,000 students per year average, 42 percent of the student population. 2008-2009 Federal disbursements:

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‘Factory Readings’ still deliver after 20 years and six separate venues By Nathan Jackson

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Tuesday nights draw a quiet crowd inside the walls of The Gypsy Den in downtown Santa Ana. By 8:30 p.m., this dimly-lit, bohemian-style cafe wades in a relaxed rhythm of sights and sounds as caffeine-starved patrons shuffle in and out of the night. But once a month, in the midst of flickering colored lamps and squealing cappuccino machines, a relaxing weeknight is interrupted. The silence is torn by James Palacio, the emcee of Orange County’s longest running poetry reading. He approaches a solid metal microphone in the limelight of the cafe’s cramped stage. His voice nearly rattles the colored glass vases on the walls. “Ladies and gentlemen allow me to welcome you to the 20th Anniversary of Factory Readings,” Palacio said. Since it’s first year in production at The Chicago Pizza Factory (where the monthly event got it’s name), the Factory Readings have survived six venues to present a total of 240 readings and hundreds of poets without missing a month. And they’re never shy about attracting an audience. For producer Lee Mallory, sometimes that means screaming the lines of a love poem while standing on a chair or whispering playfully perverted nothings into the the front row. No matter the tactics, the event holds true to it’s adopted mantra: “Anything goes as long as it’s good.” “People have started calling us the reading that won’t die,” Mallory said with a laugh. Mallory, who started writing poetry in 1968, has dedicated over a third of his life to spoken word. He’s published seven collections of poems

The Gypsy Den plays host to OC’s longest running poetry reading By Joel Rosario/Daily Titan Staff Photographer Ricki Mandeville reads a poem during The Factory Readings at the Gypsy Den in Santa Ana on Tuesday Sept. 9. The Factory Readings are held the first Tuesday of every month.

and has worked as a creative writing teacher at Santa Ana College since 1980. It was there that his idea for starting a gathering for aspiring poets and musicians first took form. For Mallory, it was the start of a passion that would last a lifetime. Today he`still teaches at SAC while giving his promising students the option of performing poetry or prose for a live audience. “I had always wanted to produce a reading,” Mallory said. “And secondarily it would be good because any students from Santa Ana College who showed any talent as writers, particularly as poets, I could send them over to the reading as sort of an informal learning setting.” Palacio, a frequent host of the event, knows just how significant they are for the readings’ die-hard

followers. “Poetry readings like this really tend to draw in the misfits,” Palacio said. “Just people that don’t quite fit in to the mainstream.” At it’s current location, Mallory and several original Factory poets, like seasoned blonde haired seductress Rickie Mandeville, continue to churn out work that flies in the face of social and sexual taboos. Toward the middle of the 20th Anniversary reading, a crowd of over 60 people fell silent as Mandeville stepped toward the microphone to deliver a sensual poem about the taste of wine dancing on her tongue. With each whisper, she commanded the stage down to the final lines of her third poem that evening. “I’ll hold that drop (of wine) dead center on my lower lip, quivering

like a liquid amethyst or a drop of royal blood,” Mandeville said. “Then unfurl my eyelashes like slow fans as I look up at you, daring you to lick it off.” As is customary at every Factory Reading’s session, the night includes an open mic portion, a featured musical act, and two featured poets. Gabriel Anaya Valdepena, a featured poet for the evening from San Diego, sat quietly awaiting her turn to perform a tandem with Mallory. In this style of performance, the two poets trade off reading their original poems back to back about love, sex and seduction. As always, her readings are unrehearsed. “I don’t ever plan my readings,” Valdepena said, “Luckily I have my books and I can just pick open pages and it all just seems to come togeth-

er. I don’t know how it happens.” The only sure thing about The Factory Readings is that every voice has the opportunity to be heard. And most of the time people at the cafe like to listen. “This is the first time I’ve ever seen something like this,” said Paul Beville, 23, of La Mirada. “It is nice to come in and see people pouring their souls out on stage.” According to Mallory, passion is what keeps him and the other performers coming back to share their art art with a society estranged by the fast paced information age that partitions people from truly interacting with one another. “I’m a firm believer that poetry could fill that gap,” Mallory said. “Poetry that deals with themes that are the universal touchstone of life.”

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With the college football season that allows you to experience all the upon us, it is time for Electronic ins and outs of college football. Arts Sports’ latest version of NCAA Another feature that has been sigCollege Football. nificantly enhanced is the recruiting. “NCAA Football 09” is a favorite It now allows you to make quick simply because of the shear enjoy- phone calls to top prospects and ment, atmosphere stay in continuand excitement I can only imagine ous contact with that is college footthem throughout how much more the ball. the year in hopes The game play game would improve of landing the itself has gotten if it was able to get out best recruits. One better and the IQ of the shadow of EA element that not of the game has also only do I enjoy, Sport’s Madden... been enhanced. but appreciate, is With a higher the ESPN SportsIQ in the game, the players seem to Center feature which gives all the be more aware of their surroundings updates, scores and top stories goand have more knowledge within the ing on in the world of sports while game. The dynasty mode and cam- the game loads and during other idle pus legend mode have been tweaked moments. a bit, but the overall function reAs fun and as exciting as the game mains the same as in past years. is, I can only imagine how much The game matches the scale and more the game would improve if it fun of real life matches because of its was able to get out of the shadow of evolution into a complete package EA Sports’ Madden video game.

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“Esperanza: A Latina Story” is the first novel by Sandra C. Lopez, a Cal State Fullerton alumna. It is told through the eyes of the likable title character, beginning the year before she enters high school and ending just after her graduation. Esperanza must navigate the usual trials of adolescence while dealing with the grim realities of her East Los Angeles neighborhood. There are cholos who harass Esperanza at school one minute, then cops who harass her next. Stabbings, leering old men and racial discrimination are some of Esperanza’s foes as she helps raise her two younger siblings, deals with her loving but crazy mom and tries to graduate from high school. “Promise me you’ll stay in school,” Esperanza’s mom tells her. “Finish high school. Go to college. Get your degree. Get a better job so you’ll have a better life than your ole’ ma’. Promise me you’ll stay in school.”

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Using a conversational tone, engaging dialogue and vivid descriptions, Lopez takes you on this journey with Esperanza. It is impossible not to sympathize with Esperanza, who maintains her sarcastic sense of humor throughout the novel. When she laughs, you’ll laugh. When she gets angry, you’ll get angry. Although Lopez’s descriptions put the reader inside the novel and are useful in conveying mood, they can be longwinded and tedious at times. The excessive use of adverbs and adjectives gets annoying. It seems like Lopez went a little crazy with the thesaurus, like when Esperanza “masticated the food slothfully.” But the story is compelling, and despite a few bumps, is a fast and enjoyable read. Lopez’s sense of humor is evident in her writing, and I couldn’t help but wonder if the story is autobiographical. “Esperanza, a Latina Story” is a tale of hope, and is worth reading for this reason alone.

For graphic novel neophytes and long-standing comic book junkies alike, Canadian cartoonist Bryan Lee O’Malley has created a funny, smart and engrossing series starring a protagonist who’s as likable as he is frustrating. The “Scott Pilgrim” series revolves around Scott Pilgrim, a 23-year-old slacker and his circle of friends and lovers, past and present. Pilgrim has fallen for the new girl in town, Ramona Flowers, but before the twosome can be together, he has to defeat her seven evil ex-boyfriends. The ordinariness of Scott’s everyday life, like band practice and jobhunting, juxtaposes sharply with the absurdity of the books’ more mystifying elements, such as Ramona’s ability to appear in Scott’s dreams because she travels via “rapid-transit subspace highways.” Though the omnipresent threat of facing another evil ex always hangs in the background, the stories really center on

Scott being an average guy with a wildly entertaining group of friends and enemies. The exchanges between Scott and his gay roommate, Wallace, are hilarious and sometimes awkward, especially when they lay in bed at night. Scott’s band mates, who also double as back-up fighters during particularly intense brawls, have their own dramas. Stephen Stills is the guitarist and lead singer of Sex Bob-omb and is endlessly focused on the band making it big. It’s worth noting that Hollywood has already taken interest in Mr. O’Malley’s books. Edgar Wright (“Hot Fuzz”) is set to direct a film and Michael Cera (“Superbad”) is slated to star as Scott Pilgrim. There are currently four books in the Scott Pilgrim series, with the fifth scheduled to be released Feb. 4, 2009. That gives you plenty of time to read the first four, all of which deliver action and genuine humor.

Gadget of the Week: Apple TV Apple TV makes it easy to bring digital media into your living room by Damian Kelly

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It started with the iMac, then the iPod, followed by the iPhone. Apple has made a living out of revolutionizing various technology industries over the years, and now it is aiming to attain a spot in your living room with Apple TV. With a sleek navigation menu that is almost identical to one on an iPod, Apple TV combines the best of all media. Users are able to watch their movies, television shows, listen to music, watch or listen to podcasts, view their photos, and last but not least, watch YouTube videos all in the comfort of their home. Apple TV is about the size of a small film projector and operates via a broadband wireless connection that enables users to buy and rent new and old movies, television shows and music. As an added bonus, people can catch up on the latest Internet video sensations. Music video fans

also can get their fix of new and clasBut there is one possible flaw to sic videos from their favorite bands. Apple TV that may keep sales of There are two size hard drives it flat. An enhanced-definition or available for Apple TV, which pre- high-definition TV set is required. miered in January 2007. A 40GB These types of televisions have holds 50 hours of video, 9,000 songs yet to become commonplace in and 25,000 photos. The 160GB can households as their prices are still hold 200 hours of video, 36,000 high. songs and 25,000 photos. Furthermore, even an owner Navigating through Apple TV is of an HD television would have made simple by way of the Apple to shell out $229 and $329 for Remote, which is the 40GB and included with the 160GB models, With a sleek product. respectively. Users looking navigation menu that But as with for the newest and is almost identical to most technolhottest music can ogy, the prices an iPod, Apple TV seamlessly find eventually drop lists of new releases combines the best of low enough to and what is selling, all media. the point where similar to iTunes. anyone could In addition, usbuy one. ers uncertain of what movie to watch Overall, Apple TV confirms can view its trailer before deciding what was predicted not too long whether to rent or buy it. ago: that technology would be One other feature that is handy converged all into one unit to for users is the search function. As transform the entertainment exusers type their query, the screen on perience. the right side tries to guess what the All that’s missing now is on-deuser is typing. mand food and drinks to complete Apple TV employs the same price the home viewing experience. system, just as iTunes, with single But if the geniuses at Apple can songs costing 99 cents and an indi- combine all media platforms into vidual television show episode cost- one device, then this idea is not ing $1.99. too much of a stretch.

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September 18, 2008

‘Mothers Sons’ release record By Skyler Blair

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In a humid warehouse in Fullerton, members of the local band “Mothers Sons” came together for a set-list run through. After a couple cups of water and a discussion of the finer points of the game “Rock Band,” the foursome set up their instruments among a stockpile of skateboard decks and apparel. The scene felt like an appropriate backdrop for the blast of antipop garage rock this growing music group is known for. Lead singer and rhythm guitarist Robb Rowe fronts this promising ensemble of musicians. Kenny Bender plays lead guitar, Jona Wilder sits at the throne behind his “customized” drum set, and Danny Garcia plays bass and even

the occasional slide guitar. Together, the four rockers create a garage style of 60’s rhythm and blues with a raw and energizing approach reminiscent of The Velvet Underground. Mothers Sons has an eclectic group of influences such as Buddy Holly, Motown, Tom Waits, and Wilco, Rowe said. He said that they didn’t get into music to get girls. “I hate that guy playing guitar at a party,” Rowe said. The band recently held a record release party for their new independently produced E.P., Griot. It is a great listen, not to be undercut by the band’s energetic live performance. Artwork for the E.P. was even designed by Rowe. Songs like “Plastic Shaman” begin with a rolling drone that breaks into get-up-and-go melodies complimented by the echoing

plaintive vocals for an intriguing bluesy quality. Their eclectic tastes in music, ranging from Motown, blues, to hip hop, come together in a refreshing fusion with plenty of energy to rock out to. The song “Tall Trees” utilizes tambourine and maracas to give their sound an upbeat tempo to break from long cadences. The band has been together for two and a half years, playing at clubs and bars throughout Orange County such as the Continental Room, Detroit Bar and Que Sera. Rowe explained why they offer something unique to the local music scene with themes devoid of cliché topics like girls and parties. “It’s been a challenge setting ourselves apart from other bands and not getting lumped in,” Rowe said. “We strive to be responsible with the time and space to speak to people.”

Rowe and Garcia are usually responsible for putting together the initial song writing material before they begin the refining process. The band meets several times a week to collaborate on ideas they have come up with. “It usually starts with a verse or whatever and grows from there,” Garcia said. Because the band is currently unsigned and produces all music on its own, word-of-mouth is getting the news out about their newest E.P. Future plans include finding a label for support and putting together a tour. Future aspirations are still a little far off for Wilder though, who jokes about playing on Late Night with Conan O’Brien when the band finally gets their big break. Samples from Mothers Sons and unpcoming artist performances available at www.myspace.com/ motherssonsband.

September 18, 2008

Emission rules to boost the economy Associated Press Efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions over the next 12 years ultimately will benefit California’s economy and save its residents money, according to a report released Wednesday by state air regulators. The analysis found the state’s economy would grow at a faster rate than if it did nothing to cut the emissions that have been blamed for contributing to global warming. It offers the most authoritative projection yet of the economic consequences of the state’s 2006 greenhouse gas law. “Our historic effort here in California to deal with the crisis of global warming will also have a benefit of saving our businesses and residents money,” state Air Resources Board Chairwoman Mary Nichols told reporters during a conference call. In June, the board proposed a series of ambitious measures to require cleaner-burning vehicles, increase renewable energy and impose an emissions cap on major polluters. It is working under a year-end deadline to put those strategies in a final form. California law requires the state to cut its emissions to 1990 levels by 2020, a reduction of roughly onethird. Regulators estimate their emission-cutting proposals will not only clean the air but also boost California’s economic production in 2020 by $27 billion — an increase of less than 1 percent over what growth would be without the emission regulations. They also project 100,000 more

jobs would be created and that an average California household would save $400 a year by driving more fuel-efficient vehicles and living in more energy-efficient homes. Investments made by businesses to comply with global warming regulations eventually will save them money as they become more efficient and use less electricity, according to the report. “This is the green-light analysis that says we should keep pushing on this,” said James Fine, an economist at the Environmental Defense Fund. “It’s only going to help our economy, not hurt it.” The air board’s projections contradict claims by business groups and some Republican lawmakers, who say the regulations will cost the state billions of dollars and send thousands of jobs out of state. They say Californians would pay more to heat their homes, buy energy-efficient appliances and fuel their cars. “What we need is more specifics,” said Shelly Sullivan, a spokeswoman for the AB32 Implementation Group, a coalition of 160 California businesses. “It paints a very rosy picture, but I think businesses and consumers need to know what it’s going to cost them next year, in three years and in five years.” While the report predicts that the economy as a whole would grow slightly faster, some sectors would suffer — at least in the short term. For example, revenues for utility companies won’t grow as much because customers will be using less electricity, Nichols said.

Walgreen will continue Longs buyout effort shing Square Capital Research, has said it is against the deal. The two firms combined own Drug store operator Walgreen Co. said Wednesday it will con- about 18 percent of Longs shares, tinue to pursue Longs Drugs Stores and the deal requires approval from Corp., which earlier in the day said shareholders owning two-thirds of it would not enter buyout talks with Longs stock. In a filing with the Securities and Walgreen — a move that had Longs’ Exchange Commission, Longs said largest shareholder “irate.” Longs’ board of directors declined it wanted Walgreen to assume all the to enter negotiations with Walgreen, regulatory risk if the buyout was apinstead sticking with CVS Caremark proved. It said Walgreen was not willing Corp.’s offer of $71.50 per Longs to take that risk, and Walgreen said share, or about $2.7 billion. Several Longs investors have rein July it was no longer interested in fused to support the CVS offer, say- buying Longs. That changed on Friday, when the ing it is too low and criticizing the company for not sharing informa- company made its unsolicited offer. In a telephone interview, Jefferies tion with other potential buyers. Walgreen offered a higher price and Co. analyst Scott Mushkin said CVS’ offer was of $75 per share, a better deal for but Longs said Longs despite the the company did lower price. not explain how it The Federal would finance the Trade Commisoffer, and highsion has already lighted the risks the that regulators – David Heller, approved CVS bid, he said, wouldn’t approve Advisory Research but a Walgreenthe deal due to Longs deal could potential antitrust be tied up in relaw violations. Walgreen spokesman Michael views for close to a year. He added that if Walgreen comPolzin said the company believes its offer is better for Longs sharehold- pleted the deal, it would be forced to sell off dozens of Longs stores, ers. “We are disappointed with the re- particularly in the San Francisco Bay fusal of the Longs board to discuss area. our superior proposal,” he said. The SEC filing indicated that 63 “Longs stockholders and the mar- percent of Longs’ northern Califorketplace as a whole have demonstrat- nia stores are within two miles of a ed the strong support for a transpar- Walgreen store. Deerfield, Ill.-based Walgreen has ent and fair process that more fully 492 stores in California, and most of values the company. We remain committed to pursu- the 521 Longs stores are also in that ing our proposal, which we believe state. Longs felt that created a sigcreates superior value for our respec- nificant risk that such a deal would raise antitrust concerns. tive stockholders.” Shares of Walnut Creek, Calif.David Heller of Advisory Research, the largest shareholder in based Longs dropped $1.52, or 2 Longs, said the firm is “irate” Longs percent, to $74.79, indicating that had turned down what it says is a investors probably expect another offer from Walgreen or another buyer, reasonable offer. In his view, Longs has been secre- or that CVS may increase its bid. In a client note, Wachovia anative about the sale process, and by keeping the value of its assets pri- lyst Matthew Perry said CVS may vate, has discouraged other potential take that step to satisfy more Longs shareholders. buyers from making offers. As the markets traded sharply “(The rejection is) totally unfair to all the shareholders,” he said in a lower, CVS shares gave up $1.12, or 3 percent, to $35.01. Walgreen telephone interview. “They are selling assets that we stock fell $1.52, or 4.5 percent, to don’t know what they are, no else $31.96. knows what they are except CVS, Mushkin said Walgreen is trying and they have obviously made a deal to prevent Woonsocket, R.I.-based that is not in the best interests of the CVS from taking a strong position shareholders.” in a key market. Advisory Research has not decid“If CVS gets Longs, they already ed if it will tender its shares in favor have southern California, and they of the CVS bid. will dominate northern California,” Another major shareholder, Per- he said. Associated Press

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September 18, 2008

Fullerton market runs until November By Noella HEBRET

Daily Titan Staff Writer features@dailytitan.com

In Fullerton’s downtown plaza on Wilshire Avenue, the city is hosting a Farmer’s Market with free admission every Thursday from now through November. The market is open between 4 and 8:30 p. m. and offers a large variety of unique fresh produce. Booths not only carry a wide range of fruits and vegetables difficult to find in local supermarkets, but also fresh flowers. There are a few certified organic farmers, Ashley Glass, cultural events specialist for the city of Fullerton, said. “It’s a great time to come and be outside and enjoy the weather,” Glass said.The market may attract the attention of those who are passionate about going “green” and those inspired by the saying, “you are what you eat.” In addition to supporting local farmers, the market is a great way to save on the rising cost of food. And with the recent increase of focus on environmental awareness, marketgoers can help decrease the massproduction of industrialized foods. Buying at a local farmer’s market is a way for consumers to exercise not only their legs, but their buying power. To further entice consumers, many vendors offer samples. Sanitation is important at the market because booths are temporary food facilities, Scott Bourdon, Environmental Health and Instructional Safety director at Cal State Fullerton, said. The market not only sells produce, but also has vendors with foods from around the world, like French crêpes. “I like the fresh produce and the friendly people. I really enjoy the hummus and pita bread stand,”CSUF student and marketgoer Arianna Castruita, a business/

By todd barnes/Daily Titan Staff Photographer Rancho Chico flower farmer Frank Cruz arranged a assorted flowers for his display.

marketing major, said. There is also entertainment for all ages, from arts and crafts to the art museum. The craft vendors welcome visitors at the entrance to the market with an eclectic flare as a train ride gives an exciting ride for children through the market. There are several activities for kids in the Kids’ Corner. However, tonight kids can bounce around in the bounce house. The Fullerton Museum Center is located adjacent to the market offering reduced admission ($4 general, $3 student) with a fun beer and wine garden. There is live music performed tonight by the band Split from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

By todd barnes/Daily Titan Staff Photographer Borilla Farmers, Euan Florez and Jose Garcia, pick through fruit.

By todd barnes/Daily Titan Staff Photographer Dennis Brookman and his daughter Krista,13, buy produce from Bonilla Farmers at the Farmers Market Thursday.

Muslim Student Association to convene for Ramadan Iftar

By John Synco/Daily Titan Web Editor A sign in the quad informs students about Muslim gathering in the TSU.

The CSUF Muslim Student Association is gathering daily in the TSU to pray during September, which is the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.

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Saving college students Recently the economy has been taking a hit. Yesterday, the Dow plunged 449 points in it’s second-worst session this year, dropping it to it’s lowest level since November of 2005, according to CNN. Another concern is that the banks buying out the failing financial institutions won’t be able to absorb the problems while remaining profitable. This could cause a whirlpool of financial ruin. Some analysts argue that by the definition of a recession, we aren’t in one. Others say we’re heading for one, and a few fear that we are heading for the next depression. So what does this mean for students? At this point most of us are not keen on the workings of the stock market and it’s financial impact on our nation; trying to understand it can be difficult. Whatever the outcome of this latest debacle, there’s one thing that CSUF students, and anyone looking to get out of college and start their life, should know. We must learn to save, and save properly. Not the kind of saving that constitutes picking up the spare change on the sidewalk and putting it in a “Beer Fund” mug in the middle of your coffee table. Not the saving that promotes eating a 79-cent taco rather than an 89-cent burrito. And definitely not the kind of saving that means buying one less six-pack on the weekend. While nothing is certain, saving intelligently gives students an edge. Banks will be stingier in handing out loans after a situation like this, so saving now is in a college

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student’s best interest. But when saving with the banks, there are other things to consider. It’s not about taking a wad of cash to the nearest bank and throwing it into an account. There is research involved, and creating a savings account or CD (certificate of deposit) may take more than one trip to one bank. It is also important to research the bank. Compare the latest ads from Washington Mutual and Citibank. Washington Mutual has a 13-month CD with a 5 percent Annual Percentage Yield, with a $1000 minimum. Citibank has a 6-month CD with a 4 percent APY. It would seem that Washington Mutual is the better choice, but upon researching the banks, Citibank may be a better. Washington Mutual is riskier according to Bankrate’s financial analysis. They gave Washington Mutual one star out of a possible five, where Citibank was given three stars. Bauer Financial also rated the banks using the same scale, giving both banks three stars. So who is the better choice? Citibank, to be safe. If Washington Mutual goes under, the investor can only recoup their federally insured CD through a lengthy arduos process. When it comes time to apply for that first home loan and you are subjected to more stringent loan requirements you’ll be grateful you saved. It’s time for us to keep up with the financial times and adjust our lives accordingly. We need to prepare for the future now, not tomorrow.

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September 18, 2008

Reality Politics

By Joshua Burton Daily Titan Columnist

Misleading modern media campaigns show weakness No one trusts politicians. They are about as popular as lawyers, dentists and taxes. It’s funny how closely related they all are. We go to dentists to help us – according to our mothers going to see them is good for us. When we get into car accidents, we turn to our lawyers to help keep our insurance rates from going up. Taxes pay for our Social Security and our armed forces. You can depend on all of these things to come to our aid at one point or another. Why don’t we hold politicians up to the same standard? Well, because we don’t trust them. Technically, we should trust our politicians. They are people just like us. They grew up near us and represent how people in specific regions want things to be run. They know how we shop, how we raise our kids, and what we think of the government. When we talk, they talk with us. What they say is honest. Oh wait, it seems that Sen. Ba-

rack Obama has made false claims and misleading advertisements 12 times since July 2008, according to politifact.com. This means he has been lying to the American public a little over once a week since July. Similarly, Sen. John McCain has let fly 22 false or misleading statements in the same amount of time. Obama fans like to say that McCain wants a 100-year war and McCain heads want us to believe that Obama’s only education legislation was to teach kids sexual education. Any reasonable person who sees one of those salacious campaign advertisements – the ones with the scary voice-over and the curiously small quotes from the opposing candidate – knows how unreliable they are. They paint half truths and leave pertinent information out. The Obama camp released an advertisement Sept. 12 attacking McCain’s limited knowledge of the Internet and his ignorance of how to e-mail. What it doesn’t include is the fact that McCain, after having had his arms routinely dislocated and battered as a Vietnam POW, can’t use a

keyboard or mouse easily. Beyond the advertising lies a deeper problem with politicians. The average person just has a problem with individuals who make a career out of politics. We learned too well from our country’s early fathers. These were the men who would willingly give up power after two years without a constitutional amendment. These are the men who were multilinguistic, economic geniuses, inventors, political philosophers (not just political scientists) and inventors. This is a far cry from our modern presidential candidates who go to school for law, political science or business. Our best and brightest serve in the public sector, where they can make more money and not be mutilated by the press. In other words, only the foolhardy and thickskinned run for office. They train for years in front of cameras with their public relations lackeys hovering close by in order to take a job no normal person would want. The really smart people, those appointed to watchdog organizations like the Federal Communica-

tions Commission or the presidential cabinet, rarely go for the elected positions. There’s a reason so many vice presidents make it into the white house: they have gotten exposed to the rigors of leadership but have avoided most of the difficulty of the public’s scrutiny. Presidents in recent times have never gone back into politics. I wonder why? Americans will trust their officials once they stop feeling manipulated by their campaigns. They will trust men and women who don’t seem afraid of ending their political career. They will want to vote for people whose resume seems ridiculously good, maybe even too good, to be a president. The modern politician’s reliance on disgusting media machines has done more to hurt America than to help it. When the lies, smear campaigns and empty promises end, Americans will feel good about voting again. Stop smiling, McCain and Obama, you’re both part of the problem.

Paparazzi still invading celebrities’ private lives By Damian kelly

Daily Titan Staff Writer opinion@dailytitan.com

I watched the evening news in disbelief last Thursday as I witnessed what can happen when the paparazzi go too far in pursuit of a celebrity picture. In the latest episode of paparazzi overstepping their boundaries, singer Kanye West and his road manager, Don Crowley, grappled with two paparazzo, resulting in two destroyed cameras and a damaged lighting rig. At first glance, one assumes it’s just another example of the talented but troublesome West putting himself in a tough situation. But when questioning what or who provoked the altercation, one has to look no further than the camera-toting paparazzi. Paparazzi, who claim what they do is a job, make a living out of getting shots of celebrities doing boring, everyday things such as walking to their car or sneezing. Under the guise of freedom of speech/expression, they ruthlessly pursue and stalk celebrities, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Their

ultimate goal is to capture a scandalous shot of a celebrity (a fat Britney Spears) that will fetch them a big payday from tabloid magazines like People and US Weekly. With this information in mind, when I hear about a celebrity involved in a scuffle with paparazzi, I am not surprised. The paparazzi bring these problems upon themselves. In West’s and Crowley’s case, I don’t blame them for going after the photographers. According to various reports, they asked the photographers to stop snapping photos. The photographers didn’t oblige, and West and Crowley proceeded to use force when talk wasn’t resolving the problem. Regardless of his controversy-laced past, I am pretty sure West didn’t fly into a fit of rage without being provoked. The photographers crossed a boundary line and they suffered the consequences of their actions. Speaking of boundaries, there are few or no limits to where and what paparazzi can do in pursuit of snapping a celebrity. This is the most troubling aspect of the situation. As I mentioned before, paparazzi masquerade under the heading of

freedom of speech/expression and believe it entitles them to snap as many photos as they please of highprofile figures. But just as there are limits on freedom of speech, such as not being able to yell “FIRE!” in a public place, there should be limits in place regarding photographer's rights. Little or nothing has been done to limit where ruthless and moneyhungry paparazzi can go to snap a photo. Travelers, who were looking forward to a stress-free day at LAX during the West incident, were subjected to an ordeal that could have been prevented or at least toned down if proper regulations were in place. The fact is, paparazzi have had free rein to go and do whatever they want, but in the process have caused or at least contributed to incidents and even tragedies involving highprofile figures. Princess Diana died in a car crash in the streets of Paris while trying to escape paparazzi. Who else has to suffer or perish before cities, states and countries take action and hold paparazzi accountable for their actions? Members of the Los Angeles City

Council have attempted to take some sort of action to remedy this increasingly out of control problem but I’m not sure it will get anywhere. According to MTV.com, a motion has been filed asking officials at LAX to look into how they can handle celebrities and the paparazzi in light of an increasing amount of photographers at the airport. But then the council members contradicted themselves when they filed a motion to investigate an incident involving Jamie Lynn Spears. I just hope the council follows through and passes some sort of ordinance to put those slime balls in their place. Yes, celebrities are public figures and media attention comes with the territory, but there should be a boundary line within which they should be left to go about their daily lives. The incident with West isn’t the first incident and certainly won’t be the last so I urge all city, state and national leaders to take action and stop these losers from wreaking any more havoc on celebrities’ lives. Otherwise, we could have another Diana tragedy on our hands.

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September 18, 2008

Women’s volleyball sweeps SDSU Titans win third in a row to improve to 4-6 and look to ride their success into weekend home tournament

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By Katherine Bilbrew/Daily Titan Staff Photographer The women’s volleyball team huddles up to celebrate a won point during the first game of their win against San Diego State on Tuesday at Titan Gym.

Superior hitting and passing enabled Cal State Fullerton women’s volleyball team to prevail against UC San Diego Tuesday at Titan Gym. “We were fortunate that we were the better team, but they were prone to high error, and we were able to take advantage of that,” CSUF Head Coach Carolyn Zimmerman said. Three Titans had double-digit kills to help the team shut out the Aztecs (3-7) in three sets (25-19, 25-21, 25-16). In the first set of the match the Titans started out slow against the Aztecs by taking a 4-3 lead, but once the team regained the lead, it never let go. Junior Alex Wolnisty led the way as she blasted four kills in four attempts, giving her a 1.000 hitting percentage for the set. Sophomore Erin Saddler and freshman Jennifer Edmond added three kills each and sophomore Genie Francisco posted 13 assists in the set.

Although CSUF was out-blocked offense and Francisco had 28 assists one to three and out-dug 11-14, and seven digs. their .344 hitting percentage and In the third and final set of the three service aces helped them pull match the Titans found their groove, out the win. jumping ahead to a 10-3 lead. The second set of the match startAfter that point, the closest the ed out with the Titans taking the Aztecs would come to the Titans early 2-1 lead. was 19-16 before The Titans took the Titans pulled control of the set, away to close the but the Aztecs match and finish put up a fight and the sweep. came within two Saddler and Edpoints at 21-19. mond led the team After taking a with three kills timeout, the Tiapiece, followed tans came back by Moore – Carolyn Zimmerman closely and pulled out the and Wolnisty with Head Coach win in the set. two kills each. The Aztecs hit Francisco and at a higher persophomore Cami centage in the set at .246, but the Croteau led the defense with four Titans answered by raising their hit digs each, and Francisco also led percentage to .410. both teams with nine assists in the Saddler and senior Brittany Moore match. had eight kills each, with Moore hitThe Aztecs tied the Titans in ting .467 and adding two service blocks with two, but the Titans aces in the set. higher hitting percentage of .229 led Edmond added seven kills to the them to victory.

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The Titans capitalized on what both Zimmerman and Moore described as excellent passing. The passing led to big hits that showed with Saddler’s 11 kills, Moore and Edmond’s 10 kills each, and Francisco’s 37 assists, which was more than the Aztecs had as a team (33). “We all did our jobs and played aggressively,” Edmond said. The Titans will now look forward to the Crown Plaza Volleyball Classic Tournament held in the Titan Gym this weekend. The team plays its first match against University of San Francisco on Friday at 7 p.m., followed by a two matches versus Central Connecticut State and UC Berkeley on Saturday. “Friday night should be a dogfight, and I’m looking forward to it,” Zimmerman said. Moore and Edmond also said that the Titans are expecting high competition in the tournament. “I’m looking forward to playing hard, having fun, and competing,” Moore said.

Men’s soccer hits the road with trip to Seattle IN OTHER NEWS Titans snap three-game losing streak by defeating Air Force before dropping last game of trip to Denver Univ. By James Haynie IV

Daily Titan Sports Writer sports@dailytitan.com

After splitting a pair of games last weekend, the Cal State Fullerton men’s soccer team heads back out on the road to play in a tournament in Seattle against University of Washington and the University of Portland on Friday and Sunday. “They (Washington) are going to be fired up against us in their first game at home,” Titan Head Coach Bob Ammann said. “I anticipate a tough, physical game.” The Huskies have a record of

2-3-0 and Portland is 2-2-1. Last weekend the Titans were able to snap a three-game losing streak when Shay Spitz and Kevin Venegas each scored their first goals of the season. Their goals helped the team get back on track with a 2-0 win over Air Force Friday at Cadet Soccer Stadium in Colorado Springs, Colo. With the victory the Titans improved to 2-3 on the season. “I was very pleased with the team’s effort considering the field conditions,” Ammann said. “It started to rain right when we got to Colorado so we had to play in conditions these players aren’t accustomed to. The fo-

cus was on, we kept things tight and played well defensively.” After battling through a rugged first half where Air Force dominated the ball and four yellow cards were given, the Titans received help from the officials when Air Force co-captain Kevin Rosser was ejected with his second yellow card. Playing 11 on 10, the Titans took full advantage as midfielder Spitz raced out in front of the pack and fired a missile that fortuitously went off an Air Force defender and into the goal with nine seconds left in regulation time of the first half. Also stepping up big in the first

half was goalkeeper Trevor Whiddon, who erased five shots on goal. One of the saves came by way of a diving stop on a shot by Falcons senior Reid Gaiser. In addition, freshman midfielder Jose Gomez also chipped in with a clutch save in the second half of action. “They got a red card in the first half which really killed them,” Whiddon said. “I think playing 10 to our 11 really deflated them as a team.” CSUF, which outshot the Falcons 15-2 in the second half, increased their lead when Gomez assisted Kevin Venegas on a 20-yard dart that deflected off the crossbar and settled into the net. “I had the ball and took a quick glance at the goalie, who was offline, and then just put in a right footed cross-shot,” Venegas said. “It was extremely hard to breathe after a few minutes and it was really wet so the ball kept skipping (all) over the place. We need to work on defending set pieces, staying focused throughout the game, and taking advantage of our scoring opportunities.” CSUF wasn’t as lucky in the second game of its trip when they lost to Denver 4-1, at Pioneer Field on Sunday. The Titans lone goal came from Celso Alvarez, who was set up on the play by Mario Alvarez. Information from the Air Force and University of Denver Athletics Web site’s was used in this story.

WOMEN’S SOCCER

Jenae Gibbens nominated for 2008 CLASS award Cal State Fullerton senior defender Jenae Gibbens was named as one of 30 candidates for the Lowe’s Senior CLASS Award for the 2008 season it was announced on Wednesday. The award is given annually to senior student-athletes across nine NCAA Division I sports based on their dedication and achievement in four areas: classroom, character, community, and competition. The award was launched during the 2001-02 season in response to the trend of college basketball players leaving early to turn professional. The award was conceived by sportscaster Dick Enberg, who continues to serve as Honorary Chairman, and has recognized winners in men’s and women’s basketball.

Lowe’s extended the award in 2006 to include baseball, softball, men’s hockey and men’s lacrosse, then in 2007 added men’s and women’s soccer. The award will also include the sport of football this fall, bringing the total awards program to nine NCAA Division I sports. From the list of 30 candidates, a national media committee will select 10 finalists in October. Those 10 names will then be placed on the official ballot for nationwide voting on Oct. 9-Nov. 19. Fan balloting will be coupled with votes from coaches and media to determine the recipient of the award. Winners will be announced during the 2008 Women’s College Cup in Cary, N.C., in December.

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Former Titan administrator to be honored Former CSUF athletics administrator Dr. Leanne Grotke-Andreas is one of five women who will be receiving the 2008 Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Association of Collegiate Women Athletics Administrators. Dr. Grotke-Andreas was director of athletics for women in 1978-80

and then became associate director of athletics when the men’s and women’s programs were combined. She served in that role as well as interim athletics director on one occasion until her retirement in 1991. The awards will be presented at the annual NACWAA Convention in Atlanta, Georgia on Oct. 12. Story courtesy of Titan Media Relations

Think Different. Think Simon.

San Diego Chargers’ Super Bowl dreams may be headed down the drain after key injuries to top players and two heart-breaking defeats in the first two weeks of the season By Simon Liang

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Since we don’t have a NFL team in Los Angeles yet (notice that I said “yet”), I know many of you root for the boys down south. But seriously, what is happening with the San Diego Chargers? Starting 0-2? What in the name of Norv Turner is going on? Many predicted this year to be their year. The same could be said about 2006 when the Bolts won 14 games in the regular season and everyone thought they were heading to Detroit. No siree. Nothing is guaranteed in the National Football League. LaDainian Tomlinson has not had a breakout game this season, while former Charger Michael Turner had a 220-yard game his first time in a Falcons’ uniform. Running back Darren Sproles will have to be the Robin to LT’s Batman. The season is young and I’m sure the ground game will be as formidable as ever in the coming weeks. Quarterback Philip Rivers has been mildly impressive in the first two games, even without a “W.” On the other hand, I am still not sold on him, as I am with Green Bay’s Aaron Rodgers. Both quarterbacks will have to

lead their team to victory in big games in order for me to give them any sort of praise. Eli Manning did it last year, now it’s their turn. My favorite player on the Chargers is tight end Antonio Gates. I followed him in college when he took Kent State to the Elite Eight in 2002; no not in football, but in basketball. He is truly amazing to watch. Linebacker Shawne Merriman’s devastating injury was the biggest blow to the Bolts. He is the heart of the Charger defense and an absolute monster, so he will be dearly missed. He also has had the most sacks since 2005, which is rare for a linebacker. In the loss to the Denver Broncos, you could see that the defense was struggling without him. I have to give the Broncos credit because their offense is one of the most prolific this season and it looks like no one will be able to stop them any time soon. The Chargers are near the bottom of the league in both passing and rushing yards allowed. If they plan on getting over the hump, they better start getting to the quarterback and stopping the run. But you have to agree with me, that game against Denver was a travesty. They were robbed.

There is nothing they can do about it but keep their heads up because there are 14 games left. They have to win against the New York Jets or their season will be lost. The game against the Jets won’t be an easy task, with the rejuvenated Brett Favre leading the Green men. Getting that first win is always the hardest and if San Diego can’t prevail then, their whole season will be in jeopardy. The confidence in the locker room will be all but lost. Dare I say that even the Oakland Raiders have garnered one win? Yes, you just read that correctly. It was probably a low blow for most of you. I apologize, but the truth hurts. However, they did play the Kansas City Chiefs, who are probably going up for the award for best impression of the 2007 Miami Dolphins. So I guess I shouldn’t compare the Silver and Black with the Blue and Gold. Comparisons aside, let’s root for the Superchargers on Monday night. Sure, they might be an hour and a half away, but they are the closest thing we have to professional football (sorry, L.A. Avengers).