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DTSHORTHAND Campus Life Patricia Obrite of human communications studies at Cal State Fullerton will be speaking with students about using and interpreting non-verbal communication. “It’s not what you say that communicates your message. In this class, you will focus on how non-verbal communication can convey feelings and attitudes. Also the different codes of nonverbal communications.” The event runs from 7-9 p.m. today in the Ruby Gerontology Center. For more information students can call 714-278-2446
Alaska senator convicted on all counts WASHINGTON (MCT) A federal jury on Monday found Republican Sen. Ted Stevens guilty of lying on his financial disclosure forms, ending in disgrace the fourdecade Senate career of a man whose imprint on Alaska dates to before statehood. It’s the highest-profile felony conviction in a sweeping four-year federal investigation into corruption in Alaska politics, and an almost-unprecedented conviction by a jury of a sitting U.S. senator. Jurors found that Stevens, 84, willfully filed false financial-disclosure forms that hid such gifts as renovations that doubled the size of his home. Those gifts, valued at as much as $250,000 over seven years, came mostly from his former friend Bill Allen, the star prosecution witness in Stevens’ trial and the former owner of Veco Corp. The oil field-services company was one of Alaska’s largest private employers before Allen, caught up in the federal corruption probe, was forced to sell it last year. Stevens slumped slightly when he heard that the jury had found him guilty on the first count. When the second count was read, his lawyer Brendan Sullivan reached over and put his arm around Stevens.
Class from this man is a ‘Gun Safety Fail’
Profs support Ayers Rhetoric in debate over 60s radical has tones of McCarthyism, some say By Daniel Xu
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The FBI may have abandoned the pursuit of ‘60s radical anti-war activist Bill Ayers almost 35 years ago, but public opinion has no statute of limitations. Mudslinging in today’s presidential election has thrust the once infamous Weather Underground leader before the American public, and his colleagues in the field of education have dug in their heels to defend the now distinguished Chicago professor and book author. “I don’t think anyone should be tried in the court of public opinion without the people knowing who he really is,” said Alexandro Gradilla, professor of Chicano and Chicana studies at Cal State Fullerton and one endorser among 3,880 currently listed for an online petition at supportbillayers.org. Ayers-led Weathermen – as the groups’ members were called – were responsible for dozens of bombings of government buildings and landmarks, including the Pentagon. After a bomb-making accident killed three members of the organization, he fled from the FBI until his wanted status was dropped due to law enforcement misconduct. Four decades later, this history resurfaced as Republican presidential nominee Sen. John McCain attempted to link Ayers to rival Sen. Barack Obama, saying that the Democratic candidate was closely associated with Ayers. The online petition describes the characterization of Ayers as an “unrepentant terrorist” and “lunatic leftist” to be “unrecognizable to those who know or work with him.” It further declares that “the attacks on and the character assassination of Ayers threaten the university as a space of open inquiry and debate, and threaten schools as places of compassion, imagination, curiosity and free thought.” The undersigned include educators nationwide from distant Ivy League universities to local UC and CSU campuses. Ayers’ activist history was not the entirety of his life story as told by McCain’s campaign. He joined the faculty of University of Illinois at Chicago in 1987. Since then, he See AYERS, Page 3
A course in gun safety does not go so well for this police officer. In a room full of students, this officer looks like he knows what he is talking about, but when an unexpected surprise happens, he does not seem so educated. Be careful when you teach a course about gun safety.
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By Joe Von Regius/Daily Titan Staff Photographer The Cal State Fullerton Pilipino-American Student Association hosts the 23rd Annual Friendship Games. A series of fun and challenging games are played with the goal of bringing together many cultural clubs as well as sharing the Pilipino heritage with others.
Picnic games ‘n’ ‘SPUF’ Students compete for the most spirit, pride, unity and friendship at the annual Friendship Games tourney By Edgar Rascon
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For the past 23 years, Cal State Fullerton has played host to the Pilipino-American Student Association’s Friendship Games. The event attracts thousands of stu-
dents who come from other schools to compete in a variety of picnicstyle games, as well as to catch up with old friends and make some new ones. According to their Web site, PASA (formerly FASA), was established on campus in 1983 to promote Pilipino unity through educa-
tion, responsibility and character. “It’s really about pride and unity and having a good time,” said Jenmay Ravelo, a business major who has participated in the event for the last three years. The Friendship Games were established two years later with the sole purpose of bringing together
cultural clubs from campuses all over Southern California. It has grown to include over 30 schools from all over California, Nevada and Arizona. Games such as “The Nasty,” which teams must run from one end of a field to the other with a See PASA, Page 3
Networking crucial to a job search Workshops at the Career Center advise students on how to gather contacts By Lori Herbold
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Cal State Fullerton students were given advice at a networking tips workshop at the Titan Student Union on Friday. Gloria Sims Fargas, a CSUF industry specialist and adjunct professor of counseling, emphasized concepts, such as personalizing a main purpose statement to better market oneself in future job interviews. “If you are organized and have an outcome in mind, networking will go beautifully,” Fargas said. According to Fargas, networking
starts with a list of helpful contacts. For example, professors, friends, counselors, current or past employers and neighbors. After the list has been completed, one should perform informational interviews with these people. This gives job seekers insight into people’s careers while creating connections with other professionals currently working in a particular career field of interest. Talking with your contacts on a more personal level will allow a relationship to build, and these people can become a reference for future employers. Connections with other professionals can develop through communicating with your contacts, and one’s resume could be forwarded, leading to a possible future job and a larger network, Sims Fargas said. “Networking can be scary for a
lot of students. Breaking down some of the misconceptions will hopefully make it easier,” Stephanie Munoz, CSUF senior and counseling major, said. When performing an informational interview, Sims Fargas recommends having an “introduction speech” prepared. The introduction should give all the vital information about a person and his/her major and goals. Having this speech prepared allows for a comfortable and confident appearance. With a firm handshake, things should go smoothly, Fargas said. Be sure to follow up with your interviewees by sending them a thank you e-mail, letter or phone call to make sure that they know their time was appreciated and not wasted. Sims Fargas made it clear that outsourcing has become a reality
with the advancement of technology. People are no longer competing with just local residents for jobs, but also national and international job seekers. Therefore, networking can only be beneficial by gaining knowledge of the working world, getting interview skills and developing selfconfidence. “I don’t have much networking experience and am sort of afraid of it. This workshop was useful because now I know how to approach my job search,” said Hoi Yee Ng, CSUF international student and business finance major, who is graduating in summer 2009. Another tip recommended students make a binder with sections dedicated to resumes, cover letters, contact lists and company research. Sims Fargas recommended setting aside one hour each month to updating the binder.
Annual ‘Moonlight Masquerade’ proves a success ‘Ghosts and ghouls’ raise money for the programs at Muckenthaler center By Morgan McLaughlin Daily Titan Staff Writer news@dailytitan.com
Ghosts and ghouls wandered the grounds of the Muckenthaler Cultural Center Sunday night at the second annual Moonlight Masquerade fundraiser to support the arts programs the center provides. The party saw its fair share of costumes as guests enjoyed the evening’s festivities. As guests entered the masquerade a host of entertainment for all the senses greeted them. Volunteer’s cheered hellos and welcomes as the masked and costumed attendees walked past the stilt walker and clowns from Fullerton High School’s Circus Club.Tables overflowed with packages for guests to place their bids for the silent auction, and while
waiting for the live auction to start, the bar and psychic fortuneteller provided amusement. “This year we decided to do everything outside,” said Zoot Velasco, executive director of the center, mentioning the 500 guests they were expecting to attend. “For $75 you get the food, the auctions, the bar and it’s just a really fun Halloween party.” “Last year Salon Lujon wanted to do a Halloween party and support us. It was such a success that we decided to make it our annual gala,” Velasco said. The sponsors for the now annual event, Salon Lujon, Fullerton Community Bank and Colette’s Catering, helped by donating money and time to make the night under the stars a success. According to Velasco, Salon Lujon provided $16,000 in cash donations and prizes as well as support from 90 hairdressers who came to decorate for the masquerade. Fullerton Community Bank donated
$5,000 to the center and Colette’s Catering, which does the catering for all weddings at the Muckenthaler, provided food for all the guests in addition to the gazebo and lighting for the main event area. With the party in full swing, the guests enjoyed a buffet of gourmet items, mingled with other costumed attendees and prepared for the live auction and costume contest portion of the evening. The live auction proved fruitful for the center, raising $9,400 on its own with additional monies made from the silent auction. “The gala used to pay for just the arts education programs the Muckenthaler provides for children,” Velasco said. “Nowadays it also pays for ticket subsidies for the museum and shows.” Stage shows next year will be free for members of the center and only $5 for non-members. Events like the Moonlight Masquerade also help to pay for all other events and new events that the center
hosts for Orange County residents. In addition to the poetry readings, museum exhibits, jazz nights and their car show, the center plans to have some new and exciting events next year, including a ceramics show, fiber art exhibit and a break-dance storytelling show in May. It was hard to not be amazed by the spectacles of sights to be seen that cool October night. Witches, bees, and cowboys mixed together enjoying the event. Even Robert E. Lee and a six-foot tall pirate chicken were welcomed to the party. The costume contest seemed to bring all kinds of characters to the dance floor. Elvis made an appearance with his guitar and the Jackson 5 did a small dance routine for the crowd. But despite all the great costumes, no one could top the creative and elaborate creation that took home first place and $500 in the costume contest. Coral Rae, one of the Salon Lujon employees and winner of last year’s costume contest, took home
the grand prize this year with her rendition of Medusa complete with moving snakes in her hair. “I work at Salon Lujon and we like to put back into the community and what better way is there than this,” she said. “I’m also real creative and this is a fun outlet for me.” Guests truly enjoyed themselves as the partying went well into the evening. As the clock struck 10 p.m., guests slowly dragged their tired dancing feet to their cars. The center organizers were pleased with the turnout for the event and hope it will help inspire more people to attend Muckenthaler events. “We do so many fun events, even some free, that range from painting and music to stage shows and more — no where else in North Orange County can you find all these arts in one place for an affordable price,” said Kevin Staniec, marketing director for the Muckenthaler. “It’s such a rare thing and not many people know about it.”
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baton in between their legs and “hand” it off without using any hands, make for plenty of fun to go around. Another crowd favorite was the “Conveyor Belt,” where teams line up seven people on the ground and try to roll to the finish line while keeping an eighth member on top of the human conveyor belt. Other games include “Alpine Green,” “Big Groundhog” and “Tidal Wave.” “The ideas for the games have basically come about from students suggestions and have changed over the years. This year we are sticking to the core games,” said Jerome Cerame, a kinesiology major and Friendship Games coordinator. He has been involved with the games for four years, but this was his first year coordinating along with his brother, Chris. The games conclude with “Final Rampage,” a free-for-all obstacle course made up each year by the PASA sports coordinator. Schools gain points by placing in
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each heat, and the school with the most points wins. This year’s winner of the games was San Jose State, followed by UC San Francisco in second place, and UC Berkley in third. Aside from the games’ trophy, schools also compete to win the SPUF trophy. SPUF, the mantra of the Friendship Games, stands for spirit, pride, unity and friendship is awarded by the presidents of each school’s club, who observe and judge each school. The catch, according to Ravelo, is that the students do not know who all the presidents are. Therefore, schools are encouraged to stay energetic and spirited at all times and attract as much attention as possible. The result is a frenzied, high-octane atmosphere with each school having a particular theme, chant or costume design to ensure they are recognized as the school with the most SPUF. This year, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, with their black and bright neon colors took home the eightfoot tall trophy.
PASA encourages students from all backgrounds to join and is always looking for new members. “Our goal is to promote Pilipino culture to everyone, not just Pilipino’s,” Cerame said. The event also features half-time performances. This year included radio personality DJ K-Sly and dance group Kaba Modern, who were featured on the first season of MTV’s America’s Best Dance Crew.” There were also performances by dance groups representing different schools. If any spectators or participants were hungry, there were booths selling Pilipino and Thai food. There were also vendors selling clothing. The games have become a highlyanticipated event for college Pilipino groups and PASA has indicated that it could grow even more in the future to include schools from the East Coast. “This is something I always looked forward to,” said Jerome’s brother, Chris, an studio arts major. “That’s why I got involved, I didn’t want to let the feeling go.”
Elections for ASI Board of Directors Vote on Oct. 29-30 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on campus College of Business and Economics Roshan Patel
Diana Chien As the current President of Panhellenic Council (the governing board of the six national sorority chapters at CSUF and the largest student run council on campus) I already have an understanding and experience of running an ASI funded council. I have worked with budgeting and programming extensively given my two years (first year as secretary, second year as president) on Panhellenic Council.
College of Education Ashley Markanson Hi my name is Ashley Markanson and I am a second year math major here at CSUF. I am running under the education department because I plan to use my degree in mathematics to teach. I feel my heightened ability in calculating numbers will benefit the Board of Directors especially when dealing with the budget. My goals for ASI are to enhance the quality of the college experience for other students through leadership, budgeting, allocation of scholarships, and campus/ community involvement. I want to make a difference on the campus and I feel that being a part of the Board of Directors will help get me started in doing so.
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has received $49 million in grants to reform the Chicago public school system as well as having written or edited 16 books. He also served as chair of the board of Woods Fund of Chicago, a charity group dedicated to expanding opportunities for the poor. At one time, Obama served on the same board. Retired CSUF political science professor Vera Simone said she signed on for the petition to protect free thinking and defend university campuses from the “witch-hunting behavior” she sees in attacks of Ayers. “Ayers is to be applauded for his political activism: it is the only form of popular participation that has any real and lasting significance,” Simone said. “The fact that some of their actions were foolhardy does not make them unpatriotic; the converse is true – they were the real patriots in the 1960s.” Simone said some of her good
friends were members of Weather Underground, but she herself was not involved with the group. “Ayers’ experience in the Weathermen probably makes him a better teacher than the average ‘ivory-tower’ product of a graduate school,” Simone said. “The purpose of a teacher is to influence students to think for themselves.” Jon Bruschke, CSUF professor of human communications and debate coach, said protecting free dialogue was one major reason that he signed his support. He said universities should be preserved as a place where sharing and debating of ideas can flourish. He told of one idea unlikely to appear in either politics or national media. “Using violence as a political means is a notion embedded in our Constitution and Declaration of Independence,” Bruschke said. “I’m certainly not saying we should bomb buildings, but the idea is a legitimate point in a debate.” Since the exposure of Ayers’
past between the presidential campaigns, his university has received several hundred phone calls and e-mails demanding he be fired, according to the university’s news release. Jack Bedell, vice chair of the Academic Senate at CSUF, said a professor’s political belief, even if it’s extreme, does not disqualify him as an educator. “As long as the educator is truthful in packaging his beliefs and does not portray them as ‘The Answer,’ there is no reason they shouldn’t be discussed,” he said. “In fact, (opposing ideals) could be a good learning experience for students.” Bedell referenced CSUF’s University Policy Statement in civility, which states “it is best modeled through a willingness to alternative views, respecting diversity and encouraging ideas.” Bruschke said allowing smears on Ayers to take root will have serious consequences on the country’s First Amendment rights.
Hello all CSUF Titans, my name is Roshan Patel and I am your current ASI Board of Directors for the Mihaylo College of Business & Economics. I am currently a 3rd year ambitious Finance major trying to make our college experience the best possible at CSUF. With the many achievements our university has accomplished and its continued growth, I want students to be proud of CSUF’s promising future.
Elise Flocken Elise Flocken is a third year Child and Adolescent Studies Major with an emphasis in Special Education. She is also pursuing a dual credential in Multiple Subject and Special Education. Her passion for teaching comes from her love of children and desire to help them succeed. Her experience with special education students has given her the opportunity to witness the spark of idea comprehension that drives lifelong learning. As a member of Freshman Future Teachers (FFT), Streamlined Teacher Education Program (STEP), and the Child and Adolescent Studies Association (CASSA) she has experienced firsthand the guidance and support that the College of Education has to offer.
College of Humanities and Social Sciences Randy Mathis
Vanessa Garcia
Henoc Preciado
I am a Sophomore Political science major active and involved. My current experience is Vice president of Sports Club Inter-Club Council and founding president of the California State University of Fullerton Bowling Team. I am always on campus and always trying to help out, I would love to have more responsibility on campus and I would love to try and help the college as much as possible.
Hello, my name is Vanessa Garcia, and I am a first-year graduate student studying Sociology. I graduated last year from CSUF as a double major in Human Communication Studies and Sociology with a minor in Political Science. I have already served two terms on the Board of Directors, and definitely have the experience to serve again. I am dedicated in helping students get the most out of their tuition fees, and have the knowledge to get the job done. I’m a huge admirer of John F. Kennedy, and strongly believe his quote, “ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country.” I hope to accomplish just that within my university.
I am a junior majoring in English, and I currently serve on the ASI Board of Directors representing all students in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. For the past seven years, I have been active in the Orange County community serving vital organizations such as the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, the American Cancer Society, and leading causes to benefit many groups such as senior citizens, at-risk children, children with special needs, and low-income families. At CSUF, I currently serve as a Peer Mentor to freshman students through the Freshman Programs Office. I am also a CSUF Student Ambassador to HACU (the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities), representing Hispanic students and supporting initiatives to improve the educational success of all students.
College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics Ali Darwish
Lindsay Bledsoe
Throughout my college career it has been a personal goal to not only excel in academics but also become involved in my community and school. From the very beginning, in high school, I have taken leadership positions in the associated student body and also club/organizations, such as, Key club and the Science Club. In college, my freshman year, I had the opportunity to enroll in the Associated Students at Fullerton College where I became an acting Senator. I was responsible for many things, such as, budgets, public relations, event planning, and school policy initiatives.
As a board member I know that I could do my job well and with integrity. I have been involved in associated students in high school for all 4 years that I attended. There I learned the skills that will allow me to best help the students from not just the college of Natural Science and Mathematics but also from the entire university. With the experience that I have from previous years I have the knowledge to carry out the duties that are put forward, and do them well. As Biology major I have kept a GPA of 3.87 and have been on the Deans list for the past year. I have also been involved in numerous clubs and have been voted captain of my High School and Jr. College volleyball teams.
Candidates running unopposed
For the College of Arts: Jimmy Hsieh For the College of Communications : Gregory Washington For the College of Engineering and Computer Science: Jesus Vizcaino For the College of Health and Human Development: Kristina Padilla
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Plastic bag alternatives Blood drinkers walk among us As environmental concerns over plastic bags mount, bans and reusable bags are appearing By Eui-jo Marquez
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As Americans have become more health conscious, the question on our minds has gone from “Do you want fries with that?” to “Paper or plastic?” But the paper-plastic conundrum is no more at IKEA. As of Oct. 1, IKEA no longer offers paper or plastic bags. Customers must bring their own bag or pay 59 cents for a reusable bag. Last year, IKEA set the goal of reducing plastic bag use in its U.S. stores by 50 percent, and began charging 5 cents per bag, with proceeds going to American Forests, a nonprofit citizens’ conservation organization, according to an IKEA press release. A year later expectations were exceeded, with plastic bag use down 92 percent. “The success of this program clearly demonstrates that like IKEA, our customers care about our global home,” Pernille Spiers-Lopez, president of IKEA North America, said. Plastic bag production uses petrol chemicals, and bags biodegrade very slowly, April Bullock, a liberal studies professor at Cal State Fullerton, said. “The other problem with plastic bags is that they simply end up everywhere,” Bullock said. “They clog storm drains, they end up in water treatment systems and they end up blowing all over the place.” Most plastic grocery bags are made of high density polyethylene, according to the American Chemistry Council. In 2001, 770,000 tons of HDPE were created, and 740,000 tons were discarded into landfills, with only
30,000 tons being recovered for recycling, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. The 30,000 tons of recovered bags come mostly from store collection sites, and are usually exported to China, according to the ACC. “However, the recent Chinese ban on plastic bags may soften that demand,” according to the ACC. The Chinese ban on “white pollution” took effect in June. In 2003, South Africa banned its “national flower,” the plastic bag. In 2007 San Francisco also banned the bag. These are only a few of the countries and cities all over the world banning plastic bags. “Clearly, moving away from plastic is very important,” Dr. Steven Murray, dean of the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, said. The Los Angeles City Council voted in July to ban plastic shopping bags beginning July 1, 2010, if the state does not follow through on a bill that would impose a 25-cent charge per bag, according to the Los Angels Times. Paper bags are the most readily available alternative to plastic bags. Arash Ramezani, a 30-year-old graduate student in clinical psychology, thinks paper is easier. Plus, he doesn’t have the burden of bringing a reusable bag to the store. “At this point, with a hectic schedule ... I think that’s the biggest change I can make,” he said, adding that it’s easier to recycle. According to the EPA, only 21.8 percent of paper bags are recycled. “Paper bags take a lot of trees and a lot of energy and water to process them,” Bullock said. “Paper is biodegradable, but the problem is that we don’t really have the forestry sources any longer to keep cutting down trees to make paper bags.” The alternative is reusable bags, she said. “I think that whole philosophy of trying to reuse, and adopting polices that favor or facilitate or even force that, versus use and dispose, are im-
portant things.” Murray said. CSUF’s Titan Shops are taking part in the reusable bag revolution. This semester the book store gave away about 13,000 reusable bags to every student who spent $100 or more on textbooks. ”This semester, I think we spent almost $20,000 just giving away these bags. It was a way to let the students know that we are trying to give back to the environment,” Peter Poon said. Poon, the associate director of Titan Shops, is responsible for the procurement of general merchandise. It was Poon’s decision to go with the sustainable bag this Fall, and he helped with the design. “Our generation is the generation that needs to make that decision and make that difference, so that the future generation won’t have to deal with the mess that we created,” Poon said. As prices for reusable bags come down, Poon wants to phase out the plastic bag by 2010. At $2.99, the new Titan reusable bags are more expensive than the 99 cent bags available at most supermarkets. But that’s because they are sturdier than the average bag, and can hold up to 40 pounds of books, Poon said. The bookshop will have a new bag design available on Dec. 15. “I think (banning plastic bags) is a good way to force people to be more environmentally conscious,” Dominique Johnson, an advertising major and cashier at the Titan bookshop, said. Johnson doesn’t think the bags are inconvenient. “It may be kind of annoying at first, but I’ve already started buying my own bags, and they’re really cheap and you can find a lot of cute ones too,” she said. Murray acknowledges that switching to reusable bags won’t stop global warming, but believes that small changes are a start. “Students can make a difference,” he said.
Fear is among the most loved Halloween rituals By Jackie Connor
Daily Titan Staff Writer features@dailytitan.com
It’s that time of year when the air acquires a fleeting chill, candy corn appears in most grocery stores and television stations air classic horror flicks such as “Nightmare on Elm Street” or “The Exorcist.” The main topic for discussion on campus, beside those awesome midterms, seems to be what costume one is going to wear this coming Friday. It’s Halloween and students seem anxious to scare themselves silly. “It’s that rush of adrenaline that gets your heart pumping,” Ben Tomorrow, 26, a theater arts major, said while prancing around campus in an evil clown costume. “You start to sweat, you’re moving to the edge of your seat and you’re interested in what is going to happen and what you’re going to see. But you have no idea and your mind starts thinking of the worst possible scenario.” Our emotional desire to be scared seems to fuel the fire for the celebration of Halloween. Halloween goes back a couple thousand years ago to ancient Ireland and England, where the change in the season was marked by an annual celebration known as Samhain, (pronounced “sow-in”), according to www.history.com. Not only was this harvest time, but it also was believed this was the time where the dead returned to earth. Fortune telling became popular during Samhain, as it was believed the presence of dead souls enhanced the ability of Celtic priests to foretell the future. The ancient Greeks’ mythological explanation of fall and the return of spring, according to The Complete Encyclopedia of Greek Mythology, was that Persephone would be whisked away by the dark and mysterious god of the underworld, Hades, thus throwing her mom, Demeter, Greek goddess of the harvest, into a bad mood. Only when Hades allows Perse-
phone to return back to her mother ing on in the world,” Mearns said. for six months does Demeter’s mood “The more scary stuff going on in become bright and lively again. the world, more people are willing Most cultures see fall as a meta- to escape into the fantasy.” phor for death. The days become Halloween has also become popshort and dark, the crops are har- ular with adults and older generavested, leaves fall from trees and the tions, Mearns observed, citing that weather becomes gloomy and cold. American culture has become very “The seasons seem to have an ef- “youth oriented.” fect on our perception at this point “It is evident that people don’t in time,” said Arash Ramezani, 30, want to get older when things like a clinical psychology graduate stu- cosmetic surgery have become popdent. “I think people want to get ular,” Dr. Mearns said. “Halloween scared because on an unconscious is a time where you get to pretend level, weather and things around us you’re a kid again.” are not implying Fears that effect growth.” people in their Cheesy horror day-to-day lives, flicks, haunted such as exams, are trails and houses, put aside as many and huddling next people “become” to a bonfire while another character whispering ghost when they put stories fires imagion a costume to nations and makes partake in what Halloween a mar– Jack Mearns, was once known ketable holiday. Chair of the as “All Hallow’s “Being scared Department of Psychology Eve.” gives you a thrill,” “It’s the chance Professor Jack to dress up, to be Mearns, Chair something that of the Department of Psychology, you’re not,” Tomorrow said. “But said. “Halloween is safe with no ac- at the same time, you know you’re tual harm; you can pretend you’re partying with your friends.” afraid. People don’t want to be So go grab “The Sixth Sense” and scared by real things.” see how long you might last with Fear is defined by Britannica the lights out. Check out a haunted World Language Dictionary as “an trail or house. Go check out all the emotion excited by threatening evil inventive as well as not-so-invenor impending pain...” tive costumes at a party. Or hang Though there may be no real out at home and pass out candy to cause for fear during Halloween, mini Luke Skywalkers, princesses this is the underlying emotion or monsters. Just avoid the monthlinked to the pagan belief in Hal- long nightmares. loween as the return of the dead. After all, Halloween is only a “Fear is related to something ex- temporary scare, right? ternal,” Ramezani said. “It’s usually something that can actually happen. But when it gets distorted and unrealistic, it can become anxiety.” The fantasy world of costumes, chilling ghost stories and movies allow people a rush and also to temporarily escape the real stresses of every day life, according to Mearns. Pressing subjects like the economy and the presidential election are put on hold as most Americans enjoy this adopted pagan tradition of scaring the pants off of each other. “Being scared on Halloween is a substitute from other things go-
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Students say ‘the rush of adrenaline’ resulting from being scared is what keeps them coming back
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Second story in this week’s series: Myths about the legendary creatures abound but local vampires blend in seamlessly By Andy Anderson
Daily Titan Staff Writer features@dailytitan.com
With their long, sharp fangs, pale skin and uncanny ability to turn into bats, vampires are some of the most frightening of legendary creatures. Very little can be done to stop a pursuing vampire. “I’ve always thought that vampires stalk and kill people, turning them into vampires themselves,” Angela Kuo, 20, a communications major, said. “They have pale white skin, never age, hate garlic, and have an aversion to mirrors.” Unless the stalked individual is armed with a supply of garlic, large mirrors or wooden stakes, this fanged being will most likely catch, bite and convert the victim. This, of course, is all according to folklore, which has been distorted over years and years of retelling. It may be surprising then to learn that people from one edge of the world to the other identify themselves as “vampires.” Some are simply playing the part of a vampire – donning flowing capes, sporting fangs and sleeping in coffins – but others have shed their vampiric facades, living their lives as “real vampires.” “When I was younger, people used to think I was a vampire because I had unusually sharp canine teeth,” John Nicoll, 20, an art major, said. “After years of thinking I might be a vampire, I did a lot of research on them and I found that many vampires don’t even have sharp fangs. It’s just a myth.” Folklore also claims that victims of vampires become vampires themselves. According to Inanna Arthen, who has studied vampire phenomena since the 1960s, in her article, “Real Vampires,” on www.earthspirit.com, “True vampires are born the way they are – no one can be ‘turned into a vampire.’” To determine if someone you know is a vampire, do not look for sharp teeth, gothic dress, or pale skin. There are many deeper characteristics that real vampires possess. “A real vampire is a person born with an extraordinary capacity to absorb, channel, transform, and manipulate “pranic energy,” or life force,” Arthen said. “The capacity to handle energy results in a constantly imbalanced system, and is the cause of negative behaviors and notable characteristics of a vampiric person.” There are many different types of real vampires out in the world today. They go by many names, including pranic vampire, energy predator, empathic vampire, psionic vampire, energy parasite, or energivore. In the Asetian Bible, the predominant literary work on vampirism and predatory spirituality, author Luis Marques defines a vampire as “a being beyond the ability to drain energy, but also as a defini-
tive condition of the individuals soul, and a secret mark of connection to a shared past.” “A lot of the things people hear about vampires are myths,” said Olivia Chavez, 21, a selfproclaimed real vampire. “Yes, we drink blood at times, but it doesn’t have to be human. I personally choose to feed off of animal blood instead.” There are usually a number of true characteristics that vampires possess, which distinguish them as real vampires. According to Arthen, vampires are night people on a biochemical level with inverted circadian rhythms and a brain that produces sleep hormones at the opposite time of day than most. They also tend to be highly photosensitive, avoid sunlight, sunburn easily, and have excellent night vision. Emotionally, vampires are unpredictable, moody, temperamental, and at the core, extremely intense people. Real vampires are empathic, according to Arthen, which means they are psychic sponges that absorb everything around them. Most real vampires have a talent for attracting, or distracting the attention of everyone present. The need for pranic energy is also referred to as “the hunger” in vampire culture. It can refer to the need to manipulate or remove (feed from) then energy of others. Vampires deplete positive energy from those around them in their craving for pranic energy. This does not mean that vampires are dangerous, though. According to vampiresamongus.com, it is no more common for a vampire to be psychopaths or killers than for any other person. “I have learned to control my hunger,” Chavez said. “If I ever feel tempted to feed on someone, I always try my best to avoid them. If it became impossible to avoid them, I would do everything in my power not to feed.” Another cure for the hunger, according to sanguinarius.org contributor Sarah Dorrance, is to mix red Gatorade, high pulp orange juice, beef broth, and liquid multivitamins. Others have found that high pulp orange juice alone can take some of the pain of the hunger away, according to “Fate,” another contributor to sanguinarius.org. This Halloween, remember that real vampires are distinctly different than the made-up, fake-fangwearing, caped partygoers. Real vampires may be different, even scary to some, but they are real people with unusual gifts and cravings, which they are forced to hide from mainstream society in order to maintain their vampiric lifestyles. So if you’re able to spot a real vampire on the streets, try to remember that they will not hurt you. They can be just as gentle and caring as everyday humans. They just happen to have a thirst for a life force that the rest of us can live without.
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Castle’s Corner By Ryan Castle
Providing insight, analysis and perspective since 1960
If it would have happened to the Democratic Party, the right wing media would have went on a crusade and claimed it as another example of the free-spending left. Since it happened to a republican – specifically a woman – the attacks have been far from frightful. As reported by Politico, the Republican National Committee has spent approximately $150,000 on vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin’s wardrobe. This includes a few major shopping sprees, such as a $49,425.74 adventure at Saks Fifth Avenue and a $75,062.63 bill at Neiman Marcus, according to Politico. Politico also reported that in the month of September the RNC spent $4,716.49 on hair and make-up for Palin. During a time of economic strife for the nation, and during an election where the Republican Party is banking on a message of fiscal responsibility, what in the world is the RNC thinking? Who is running their campaign? The Real Housewives of Orange County? The Associated Press has reported that a third of the clothes have been returned since the convention, but spending that much money in one month on clothing should send shockwaves to voter’s brains about the spending men-
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tality of the Republican Party. A few trillion dollars in the search of non-existent WMDs ... no problem! Tax cuts for the wealthiest of all Americans ... you got it! Spending more than most Americans make in a year of work on some fresh digs ... sounds great! The Huffington Post posted a response from Republican spokesperson Tracey Schmitt: “With all of the important issues facing the country right now, it’s remarkable that we’re spending time talking about pantsuits and blouses.” And Schmitt is right. It is ridiculous that we are spending time talking about pantsuits and blouses, but it is ridiculous because someone in the Republican Party thought it would be a good idea to take out their American Express Black Card like Palin was preparing for a beauty contest. They do not even spend that kind of money for Sarah Palin look-alike Tina Fey, and she gets broadcast in high definition each week. In all seriousness, what is disturbing is the fact that the Republican Party has tried to sell Palin as the average American – the “Joe Six-pack” or “Joe the plumber.” Last time we checked, plumbers across America weren’t dropping thousands of dollars on the latest pair of red pumps.
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The holidays begin with this upcoming weekend It's the dead of fall and signs that summer is long gone are everywhere. For all intents and purposes, this should be one of the worst times of the year: The leaves are browning, the weather’s becoming more frigid, and midterms are swallowing students whole like a hungry boa constrictor – and its not even November yet. And yet, it’s my favorite time of year. "Libra Season," as I like to call it, and the imminent arrival of all our favorite holidays loom overhead, bringing a sense of excitement and optimism to the autumnal equinox. The Christmas shopping agenda may dictate that the holiday season begins on Thanksgiving, but what really puts us into the celebratory spirit is perhaps the most jovial day of the year, Halloween. The gloomy world around us is a mere facade of what on the surface is supposed to be the ugliest time of year, but the October mystique is a fascinating event. The dreary change in temperature and scenery has an element of beauty to it; there’s something about the gray-skied autumn afternoons combined with the eerie
nature of the Halloween season that brings a sense of nostalgia and tranquility to our busy lives. The holidays are a three-part exultation that let us celebrate life in three different fashions: Hallow’s Eve explores our fun side, Turkey Day embraces our family side, and Jesus Christ's Birthday exercises our loving side. There are countless ways to enjoy Halloween; it is a holiday that manages to reinvent itself according to your adaptations of maturity. As a young child, Halloween is all about the candy; grab as much as you can. On top of that, it's your best opportunity to dress up as the latest super hero of youth pop culture, whether its a Ninja Turtle, a Power Ranger or a Pokemon, depending on the era you grew up in (personally I think each generation has become more and more trite, but maybe I’m just biased). Then you get older and this time of year can’t help but undergo an unsettling change. Are you too old to get into the Halloween spirit? What age do you stop trick-or-treating? Is it still considered cool to dress up? Maybe you just half-ass it a little: “I’m a cowboy this year” you say
pointing to the Ranchero hat you found in your dad’s closet, halfplaced on your head, completely clashing with your everyday getup. For many teens this uncomfortable battle with adolescence leads to rebellion and it becomes a time of year to wreck havoc around the neighborhood – practical jokes, gags, eggs, TP, silly string, etc. – any act of rebellion that gets your heart pumping and demonstrates your ability to rage against the machine becomes the appeal of the season. Then you get to college and fall in love with the spooky celebration that is Halloween all over again. Now if you’re like me and you really love Halloween, you celebrate it at least three times, maybe four. Sometimes even five depending on the day of the week Oct. 31st actually falls on, but any weekend day in the vicinity of the holy day is worthy of celebration. Halloween is one of the only times when girls are sure to go out donning their sexiest costumes, while conveniently leaving their shame at home. At no point is the line between a good costume and a street walker's nightly uniform so thin. When else can three leaves be considered a suitable wardrobe? “Look I’m Eve! Now where’s my
Adam?” Holidays are really the display of mankind’s ability to twist up historic events and make it an annual party. The birth of Jesus Christ has become a reason to sit around a well-decorated pine tree with family and exchange gifts and memories over a warm cup of cocoa. The death and resurrection of J.C. somehow became reason for a large bunny rabbit to hide colorful eggs and pick up a nice sugar rush off those delicious, yet stomach-turning Peeps. I’m not sure of the exact history of Halloween, but the result has us scaring each other, dressing up in ridiculous costumes, and eating a lot of sweets. We, as a society, like to have fun and we love candy, and holidays give us reason to do an abundance of both those things. It's important not to take yourself too seriously around these times, enjoy yourself, and the people around you. Holidays are life’s way of reminding us to take a break and have fun, so as long as they’re here, take a little break, have a little fun ... get down tonight.
Dressing up has never looked so good By Daniel Batalla
Daily Titan Staff Writer opinion@dailytitan.com
As far back as I can remember, I have loved dressing up. Not just for Halloween, but in general. Whether I was busy wrapping a towel around my neck boasting that I was the king of fast food in my cardboard Burger King crown or forcing my friends to dress up as the band "No Doubt" to recreate a photo shoot in the backyard, costumes have always given me a sense of release. College life is demanding enough as it is. Exams, financial worries and long hours all make for a taxing handful of years. It is through costumes I escape the real world, one night at a time. But I realize I may be a rare breed. For most people, dressing in disguises is truly acceptable only one night of the year – Halloween. Whereas I wouldn’t think twice about wearing a mask to go to a club, some believe dressing up for the holiday is considered juvenile and silly. So, are we too old to dress up and trick or treat? Yes and no. I have a theory. If you are old enough to be able to drive to the store to buy a bag of your favorite sweets, then yes, maybe it’s time to
call it quits on the trick or treating. Let’s leave it to the kiddies. As adults, we have peppermint schnapps, cherry cordials, chocolate cake shots and lemon drops. We have a whole different way of ruining our teeth. Either way, be it candy or booze, you usually wake up the next morning wishing you hadn’t enjoyed that last mouthful. As far as costumes go, I say dress up! Sure, it may seem foolish to some, but who cares? Who couldn’t use a little foolish behavior every now and then? I know what you’re thinking. Why is it OK to dress up but not self-indulge with a little candy? Something about a grown person trolling the streets for handouts with hundreds of children just doesn’t sit
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well with me. All of a sudden my costume this year seems a bit hypocritical. Let’s just say I’m still searching for a glitter glove and a red leather jacket. The difference between the king of pop and I is that I
will not be inviting a 9-year-old Macaulay Culkin to the Neverland Ranch. Instead, I will be scouring the city for late-night parties.
My main complaint with the holiday are all the young “ladies” who slut up Rainbow Bright and Raggedy Ann. Really, when was the last time a nun went out in public without a bra? But I will leave the “slut factor” to others. In past years, I have been Batman, a vampire, a greaser and a hobo. My most recent endeavor included a trip to a wig store and the purchase of a black leather jacket to channel the spirit of Johnny Ramone. I’ve lived the majority of my life not caring what others have thought of my eccentric fashion sense. Halloween is the opportunity for everyone to be a “freak” for a night. Why should anyone feel awkward about choosing an alter ego for a day? I’ve chosen many over the years and I have yet to find one persona to make me feel awkward about my true self. Call me crazy, but there’s something extremely entertaining about watching a six-foot tall bumblebee doing body shots off Elvira. As twenty-somethings, we might be pulling into the home stretch of wanting to play dress-up, but until I reach the day I feel ridiculous getting ready to go out for a night with ghosts and goblins, you had better believe I’m going to continue my search for the perfect costume.
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Women’s late-game woes persist 3-2 loss in 88th minute to UC Riverside halts teams streak of seven consecutive winning seasons Daily Titan Staff Writer sports@dailytitan.com
By Daniel Suzuki/For the Daily Titan UC Riverside freshman forward Deborah Musa, No. 30, prepares to kick the ball past Titan defenders in the women’s soccer home finale. The Titans lost the game to the Highlanders, 3-2, in the 88th minute at Titan Stadium on Sunday.
The Cal State Fullerton women’s soccer team suffered another devastating loss Sunday night after UC Riverside’s forward Tessa Lennala scored a game-winning goal in the 88th minute of play to edge CSUF 3-2 at Titan Stadium. The Titans continued a disappointing trend of taking an early lead and then letting it slip away in the final minutes. The defeat Sunday dropped Fullerton to 7-10-1 overall on the season, ending a streak of seven consecutive winning years and outing their chance of a playoff berth. The Highlanders captured their first Big West win of the season and improved their record to 6-10-2. After an all-out battle through the first 87 minutes of the contest, the Titans seemed to let some questionable calls by the officials get the best of them. CSUF Head Coach Demian Brown was hit with a yellow card after freshman forward Janae Deas
Think Different. Think Simon. By Simon Liang
Daily Titan Columnist sports@dailytitan.com
The word “hype” is thrown around the sports world with reckless abandon. With hype comes high expectations. Can anyone even meet these expectations, nonetheless exceed them? We all heard the hype of LeBron James coming out of high school and all the hoopla that surrounded it. He didn’t break under pressure and he has become a superstar. The latest team that has received mountains of hype has been the Los Angeles Lakers. We all know what they did last year; they got to the
NBA Finals and got crushed by the Boston Celtics. So why are they favored and not the reigning world champion Celtics? Two words: Andrew Bynum. Everyone around the league is counting on him to bring the Lakers back to the promised land. Too much hype? Too much pressure? I think so. Don’t get me wrong, the guy is the kind of dominating defensive presence the Lake Show has been missing since Shaq was shipped to Miami. He is also developing a lethal offensive game while being tutored by the NBA’s all-time leading scorer, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
went down in a heap after what ap- we can.” peared to be a blatant foul right in The Highlanders responded front of the players’ bench. quickly as Lennala got free on a cor“This is the second game in the ner kick by teammate Ashley Parks Big West Conference we have been and headed the rock home to the whistled for a PK (penalty kick),” right side of the net tying the match Brown said. “I tried to use a pro- up, 1-1. fessional courtesy with the refs, I The second half seemed even more thought I had a lot to yell at.” physical than the first, as CSUF was Freshman Stawhistled for a foul cey Fox helped the after tripping up Titans get on the Lennala in the board early, scoring box at the 38th her team best fifth minute. goal of the season The foul gave at the 7:24 mark of UC Riverside the first half. The a penalty kick, score came by way which was cashed of a throw-in on in on a put back the left sideline by by sophomore for– Casey Volk, ward Heidi Garsenior Jenae GibFreshman midfielder rett after the shot bens. The ball was dewas initially saved posited into the net by goalkeeper after going over the head of UC Riv- Shannon Simpson. erside’s center defender and glancing Bouncing back from the penalty off the head of Fox. kick, Titan sophomore Christina “It was accidental,” Fox said. Murillo evened things up again with “One of their defenders went up to her fourth goal of the season on a get it and it went over their head and beautiful right-footed smash from off mine. I mean we’ll take it anyway 15 yards out. Freshman Casey Volk
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was credited with her first assist of the season on the play. That set the stage for some lategame heroics by Lennala. She was able to forge her way ahead of the Titan defense, receiving a long ball from teammate Sarah Mohammadi and knocked in the game-winner on a dribble drive from the left box with just under three minutes to play. The score gave Lennala her ninth goal of the season. “I personally think she was offsides and there was no way she (Lennala) should have been in position to score that goal,” Volk said of the play. “I think the officials were out of control tonight, they definitely dictated what happened in the second half.” CSUF and UC Riverside both finished with 15 shots on the night, which were led by Gibbens (four) and Lennala (six) respectively. Both Simpson and Brittany Goetz tied with four saves apiece in 90 minutes of action in goal. The Titans finish their regular season Sunday in a road matchup against Cal State Northridge at 2 p.m.
Lakers will bring back the NBA title to Tinseltown
Along with Pau Gasol and Lamar Odom, the Lakers frontline is a force to be reckoned with. True, they have looked sluggish together in the preseason, but with time they will adjust to each other’s styles. Let’s not forget, Head Coach Phil Jackson is even thinking about bringing Odom off the bench. If that’s the case, the NBA might as well just give LO the Sixth Man of the Year trophy already. Smart move? I’m thinking he can be what Manu Ginobili is to the San Antonio Spurs. Again, on the topic of hype, Odom has been a victim of his own talent. Based on talent alone, he is one of the top-10 players in the NBA, period. He can play all five
positions, fill up the box score, and do just about anything on the court. However, his demeanor is so passive that many have viewed him as a disappointment. The “Bench Mob” looks to come back strong this year, although they lost their spark plug Ronny Turiaf. They basically replaced him with a Turiaf clone in Josh Powell, minus the dance moves. The Laker bench is considered one of the best in the league, but can they continue to deliver? Jordan Farmar looked great in the preseason and he will definitely get more minutes in the regular season as the Lakers look to save Derek Fisher for the playoffs.
We have not seen much of Sasha Vujacic lately but I’m sure he will continue to “make it rain” behind the three-point line. The key to the bench this year is Trevor Ariza. He is a high-fly act who has the potential to become a shutdown defender. I think he will eventually be inserted into the starting lineup even though Phil wants a shooter starting at small forward. Honestly, Vladimir Radmanovic is terrible. Absolutely terrible. If he were on any other NBA team, he wouldn’t even see the light of day. We all know that Luke Walton is a wonderful passer, but seriously, can he do much else? While there is a logjam of for-
wards at the three spot, I’m sure Phil will get the most out of every player. At the end of the day, the Lakers’ quest for the title depends on Kobe Bryant. He has a lot more help this year, so things look bright for the Purple (Forum Blue) and Gold. Expectations are high; will they Lakers be able to bring it home? Let’s hope the hype doesn’t get to them. Kobe & Co. will reign victorious in June.
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brought to you by humorscope.com Aries (March 21 - April 19) A brilliant idea for a new hand tool will strike you today, but it will be years too late. People these days are much less likely to buy an “M.C. Hammer” than they would have been a few years ago. Taurus (April 20 - May 20) You will become trapped in the sofa, again. People will point and laugh. Gemini (May 21 - June 20) A strange package will appear on your doorstep -- a basket of fresh longan fruit, lined with a page from yesterday’s Beijing newspaper. This could be a sign... Cancer (June 21 - July 22) Good day to power-walk. It not only looks silly, it is silly. Leo (July 23 - August 22) Today you will discover that you are capable of “channelling”, when you start spouting ancient sumerian curses at a short little dweeb who cuts you off in traffic. You will start taking notes in cuneiform. Virgo (August 23 - September 22) Noticing a picture on a colleague’s desk, you will comment “I’ve never cared for those hairless cats.” That might not be a good thing to say. Libra (September 23 - October 22) You will be sucked into a multi-level marketing organization today, and will lose all your friends, along with your self-respect. Scorpio (October 23 - November 21) Today you will notice yet another large freshly-dug mound of dirt in your neighbour’s back yard. It’s probably nothing -- he probably just digs at night if he can’t get to sleep. I know I do. Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21) Don’t lose hope! Conditions like yours are painful and embarrassing, but often clear up on their own. Capricorn (December 22 - January 20) The currency crisis in Russia will continue to trouble you. The next time you have a dream in which you are told by your old Uncle Max to invest all your money in a canned borsht factory in Leningrad, you might stop to consider the alternatives. I hear that mutual funds can be nice, for example. Aquarius (January 21 - February 18) Soon, through no fault of your own, you will catch someone underlining words in a library book. It’s just one of those signs, you know? Before the Apocalypse. Pisces (February 19 - March 20) It will irritate you that nobody you meet any more has a “normal” name. Everyone is a “Darius”, or a “Baxter”, or a “Kyle”. Just to be ornery, you will change your name to “Xnarp”.
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