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Fullerton council approves water rate increase Family night CAMPUS | Education

Increase will result in an additional tax put onto business and residents

celebrates special needs education

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Fullerton City Council passed a resolution Tuesday night to increase the water rate, by 17 cents per 1,000 gallons, paid by Fullerton businesses and residents with a 3-2 vote. Nicholas Dunlap, board member of the Apartment Association of Orange County, opposed the resolutions, and said they would put an unfair tax burden on residents who live in apartments. Dunlap proposed the city establish a tiered structured which would be better suited for multiunit dwellings. Studies show that it takes about 8,400 gallons of water per month in a household of 3.8 people to provide for the basic sanitary needs, according to Dunlap. Apartments are given 4,000 gallons at the basic rate per building, as opposed to a single-family residences which are given 7,500 gallons at the basic rate. “As a result, the bills are going to skyrocket without a tiered structure,” Dunlap said. One specific duty of being on the board is to assign a pumping percentage for all water producers to allow a certain percentage to be pumped from all of the wells. Fullerton Mayor Bruce Whitaker has been a representative on the Orange County Water District for seven months. The Board was able to increase

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ing percentage will be established. The Orange County Water District Board’s main goal is to achieve higher levels of pumping percentages, according to Whitaker.

The first Bilingual Family Night was held in the Titan Student Union on Tuesday to discuss the need for educators to include and facilitate students with special needs and abilities of all types. Sharon Chappell, Ph.D., an assistant professor in the Elementary and Bilingual Education Department, partnered with the Cal State Fullerton Student Council for Exceptional Children to host the discussion, which featured guest speakers and performances. Chappell said the idea for the event was created though a graduate course she taught geared towards the culture and education of Latino students. Although, she hesitated to call it the “first annual” Bilingual Family Night, Chappell expressed hope for the event to continue in the future. “Doing it over time would allow us to get at things we weren’t able to talk about or to think about different participation structures … partnering with school districts potentially or maybe working through the Social Justice Summit,” Chappell said.

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Fullerton Mayor Bruce Whitaker listens to public comments at Tuesday’s City Council Meeting. Whitaker voted against increasing the city water rate.

the pumping percentage this year. This will help allow for more ground water supply, saving the cost of importing water, according to Whitaker. “Since it’s a disastrously low rainfall year, one of our other concerns

is to allow overdraft of the aquifers, we we’re working to recharge as rapidly as possible those aquifers,” Whitaker said. A groundwater replenishment system is used, which treats sewage from a sanitation district and pumps

it up into a part of Fullerton. Water is naturally filtered back into the aquifers when it is put into percolation basins. If the levels in the aquifers can be maintained in this year’s low local rainfall, Whitaker said a higher pump-

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DETOUR | Jazz

Business Bash connects students with local vendors

Grammy winner to tune up Meng ANDY LUNDIN Daily Titan

Shops line the Quad during inaugural festival to give hands-on experience MICHELLE TUYUB Daily Titan

The Entrepreneur Society hosted its inaugural Small Business Bash at the Cal State Fullerton Quad on Tuesday in an effort to bridge the gap between the university and the local businesses. Twenty vendors showcased products or services with products ranging from jewelry, cell phone cases and Italian ice. Thomas Nghiem, 26, marketing director for the Entrepreneur Society and a business major, was in charge of setting the event. He said all students could help the bash in some way. “You can support small business … what I know for (the last) five years, 80 percent of small businesses closed,” said Nghiem. “I think this country … the whole economy

MARIAH CARRILLO / Daily Titan Freshman Susan Lwong shows a miniature food item she sold during the Entrepreneur Society’s Small Business Bash in the Quad on Tuesday.

depends on small businesses.” Club members were divided into two teams for the day and were each given $150 for their booth. Both teams spent the day selling various products in order to get hands-on experience with profit and management, Nghiem said. The Entrepreneur Society sponsored a few of the students. Nghiem said the society does not have a store yet, but hopes to have one to

sell their products. Susan Luong, 19, a studentvendor and accounting and finance major, sold miniature food items such as sushi, cakes, ice cream and platters at her booth. Luong dubbed her booth “Tiny Be” and said it takes her an hour to make the small food that is handmade out of clay. SEE SHOPS, 2

SPORTS | Softball

Freshman pitcher stomps the competition CRYSTAL CHAVIRA Daily Titan

The warmth of summer has been slowly rising but the real heat has been seen blazing into the strike zone from Titan freshman starting pitcher Jasmine Antunez. The 19-year-old wunderkind pitched her first no-hitter on April 20 against the UNLV Rebels, surpassing even her own expectations of her first year in college. “That (no-hitter) actually I didn’t even think I was going to get my freshman year, but it’s really cool now, I can just learn from that. Now

that I know I can do that. Maybe I can get a couple more games like that,” Antunez said. Antunez has been playing softball since age 4 and pitching since she was 8. She played travel ball for the Lakewood Firecrackers for the majority of her childhood and adolescence. She then spent her four years prior to Cal State Fullerton at Garden Grove High School, and pitched on the varsity softball team her entire high school career. The transition from high school to college sports is often the most difficult obstacle for any player to overcome, but according to Head Coach

Kelly Ford, “even” is the best word to describe Antunez’ overall demeanor. “It doesn’t matter what’s going on out there. The wheels could be falling off, she still approaches this game with such a stable, stable competitive attitude ... that’s how she’s been able to endure all the changes that have gone on for her, and she’s been thrown right into the limelight,” Ford said. Antunez’ willingness for change and adaptability can be attributed to Ford’s attention early on in the season. SEE ANTUNEZ, 8

Grammy-winning conguero, salsa singer and bandleader Poncho Sanchez is set to perform a few songs with both the Fullerton Jazz Big Band and the Fullerton Latin Ensemble this coming Thursday at Meng Concert Hall. Trombonist, composer and music director of Sanchez’ band, Francisco Torres, will also be performing alongside Sanchez during the performance. Bill Cunliffe, Cal State Fullerton music professor and director of the Fullerton Jazz Big Band, said the event will be split into two portions. Each half is dedicated to performances from either band. Sanchez and Torres will collaborate with both acts, beginning with the Fullerton Jazz Big Band. “The Big Band is going to play four tunes, then he’s going come go out and play one with the Big Band,” said Cunliffe. “Then he’s going to join the Latin band and

play some of our tunes and then we’ll play some of his tunes.” With the Fullerton Latin Ensemble, Cunliffe said the songs that Sanchez will be performing from his repertoire include “A Night In Tunisia,” “Con Sabor Latino” and “Watermelon Man,” which was featured on his live album Latin Soul. The album earned Sanchez a Grammy Award for Best Latin Jazz Album in 2000. Cunliffe said that Sanchez will be playing “Cubano Chant” with the Fullerton Jazz Big Band. Troy Sargent, 18, a trumpet performance major and member of the Fullerton Jazz Big Band, said Cubano Chant is a fun song, and that the band is looking forward to playing it with Sanchez. “It’s all sounding really good, the Big Band is getting really tight and we’re sounding good,” said Sargent. Sargent said that preparing for the performance has been hectic, especially since they’ve had to learn a lot of new music in a

relatively short period of time after returning from the Reno Jazz Festival. “It’s a little crazy … we’re preparing a mostly different set for this performance than we did in Reno, so it’s been a lot of music pretty quick,” Sargent said. Cunliffe said he will be conducting the Fullerton Jazz Big Band but will not be directing the Fullerton Latin Ensemble. Sanchez will be taking over for that role when the Latin band performs during the second half. “The Latin band really doesn’t have a conductor, so I will introduce Francisco and Poncho, and they will kick it off,” Cunliffe said. According to Cunliffe, some of the songs that the Fullerton Latin Ensemble will be playing are songs that the band played recently during their performance at this year’s Reno Jazz Festival. Cunliffe has worked with Sanchez and played with his band in the past. SEE MUSIC, 5

CAMPUS | Environment

Fracking advocate screens documentary Film focuses on hydraulic fracturing, a controversial oil-drilling technique BRADFORD BETZ For the Daily Titan

An event was held at Pollak Library to screen FrackNation, a documentary film that explores fracking, a controversial oil-drilling technique, on Tuesday night. The film was created by Phelim McAleer and Ann McElhinney, an Irish documentary filmmaker, journalist and activist known for works such as Not Evil Just Wrong and Mine Your Own Business. The event was hosted by members of the Young Americans for Freedom Club, a conservative advocacy group that promotes

“I actually think most environmentalists are communists. They love the idea of controlling stuff.” ANN MCELHINNEY Director of FrackNation limited government, individual freedom, free enterprise, traditional values and a strong national defense. Fracking, also known as hydraulic fracturing, is a process of injecting sand, water and chemicals into rock formations beneath

the earth’s surface in order to extract oil and natural gas. The process was first used by Pan American Petroleum Corporation in Grant County Kansas in 1947. SEE FILM, 3

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New data shows gun homicides have been cut in half since 1993, according to a Pew Research Center analysis. While incidences of gun homicide and violent crime have simultaneously declined since their mid-’90s peak, the public largely believes crime rates have actually gone up. The high visibility of mass shootings may contribute to the perceived numbers, even though mass shootings comprised less than 1 percent of all homicide deaths from 1980 to 2008. About 56 percent of respondents said that crime had increased compared to 20 years ago, 26 percent show crime rates have stayed the same and just 12 percent correctly show the rate has dropped. The number of homicides peaked in the early 1990s, but current crime rates are at a level that has not been seen since the early 1960s.

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Delaware became the 11th state to legalize same-sex marriage on Tuesday in a 12-9 Senate vote. According to USA Today, the bill will go into effect July 1 and existing same-sex civil unions will be converted into marriages. The legislation was signed into law by Gov. Jack Markell. “I think this is the right thing for Delaware. It took an incredible team effort,” Markell said. Same-sex couples will not gain more rights or benefits under the Delaware law than those that they have in civil unions. The legislation ensures that same-sex unions established in other states will be recognized under Delaware law. The bill’s passage does not force clerics to perform samesex unions that conflict with religious beliefs. In addition, Delaware law states that business owners who refuse to provide marriage-related services to same-sex couples could be subject to discrimination claims. Rhode Island became the 10th state to pass legislation allowing same-sex couples to wed last week.

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Susan Lwong, 19, an accounting and finance major, shows a student her miniature food treats at the Entrepreneur Society Business Bash event on Tuesday morning.

SHOPS: Event aims to motivate small businesses

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“They make me happy when I see them, that’s why my customers like it too,” Loung said. Luong credits the Entrepreneur Society with helping her to set up her booth and pursue her dream. She has made miniature food for more than four years and currently sells her product online on Etsy. com, under “Tiny Be.” “We help each other,” said Luong about the Entrepreneur Society. Another booth was Joe’s Italian Ice which was surrounded by customers. Among them was Adriana Diaz, 18, a liberal studies major, who stopped with her friend after seeing Joe’s Italian Ice.

“I am a big fan of them so I had to come,” said Diaz. “We really liked their shaved ice and it’s nice during our break from class.”

“We really liked their shaved ice and it’s nice during our break from class.” ADRIANA DIAZ Liberal Studies Major Kim Cao, 19, a health science

major, worked the Joe’s Italian Ice booth and said Jason Khoo, president of the Entrepreneur Society, contacted them to attend. “It’s been great, we have been selling constantly,” Cao said. Nghiem said a main goal for the Entrepreneur Society is to motivate people to follow their dreams of having their own business. He added that the small business bash is meant to be a stepping stone for the businesses. “Anybody can do something they love, nothing is impossible,” Nghiem said. “The success is not about doing something really big, the success you begin to do with small steps. Thats what we want to inspire people to do, not just starting a business you can do whatever you dream.”

STUDY: Council raises water cost CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1

Most producers want to become more self-sufficient, although complete self-sufficiency may be hard to acquire. “With growth and higher demands in water, we tax every aspect of what we’re doing,” Whitaker said. “I sense that no one’s going to be satisfied until we are able to supply what we need locally.” He also said conservation has

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Curtis Tamble, 52, waits to speak at the City Council meeting on Tuesday.

been cut in the last few years and less money is available for the producers and the transporters of water. The board raised water supply cost to 17 cents per one thousand gallons. “Any cost of service is going to be more than nothing,” said Councilwoman Jennifer Fitzgerald.

The franchise fee is a lot less than what the council was paying before for the cost of service. “I can’t get around the fact that there is a cost to running a water agency,” she said. “Whether the Enterprise Fund runs it or Goldenstate Water, there is a cost. We all have to pay that cost.”

Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel ordered the armed services to take immediate action against sexual assaults among troops Tuesday, according to USA Today. A report released on Tuesday shows an estimated 26,000 service members were victims last year. The Pentagon estimates that the number of sexually assaulted troops has increased 35 percent since 2010, according to a Defense Department survey. Hagel’s initiatives include making commanders accountable for creating an environment in which sexual assault is prevented and victims are taken care of. He also plans to reduce the stigma for victims reporting assault and enhance sexual abuse prevention training. “We find out somebody’s engaging in this stuff, they’ve got to be held accountable, prosecuted, stripped out of their positions, court martialed, fired, dishonorably discharged. Period. It’s not acceptable,” said President Barack Obama. Legislators are working on creating bills that would give military lawyers the power to make the decision for prosecuting these cases.

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Dow average closes above 15,000 The Dow Jones industrial average closed above 15,000 points for the first time on Tuesday as stocks continue strong this year. According to the Los Angeles Times, the Dow burst through 14,000 for the first time since 2007 only three months ago. Some analysts believe that stocks are reasonably priced. “This market has a lot more room to run,” said Doug Cote, Chief Investment Strategist with ING. Investors poured money into equities and stocks by programs rolled out by the Federal Reserve and other central banks around the world. Central banks have taken steps to make money inexpensive to borrow as a result of the decreased growth rate in the United States in recent years. The work of federal and other central banks to lower interest rates has lured investors into riskier assets.

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BILINGUAL: Professor asks teachers to cast aside stereotypes CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1

Timothy Prior, founder and executive clinical director of Autism Spectrum Interventions in Brea, brought along two colleagues, Angie Medina and Sharon Nguyen, to speak specifically about the importance of inclusion. Prior said it is important for students in the education field to carry what they learn at the event as they move into their careers. “As the participants here graduate and become teachers and they’re in the classroom, they get a better understanding of what their families are going to need,” said Prior. “It’s not just their student they’re working with the whole family.” Vicky Yang, 24, a communicative disorders major, is the vice president for the Student Council for Exceptional Children, which equips future educators for special education jobs. “This kind of spills over into my major … just because there are a lot of immigrant families who don’t understand the American education system,” Yang said. A major topic of the night was Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and the effectiveness of their role in bilingual and special education. Yang said understanding what IEPs entail is fundamental in communicating with bilingual and special needs families. Adrian Woo Jung, Ph.D., a CSUF special education professor, gave a presentation on research he conducted with families of students who participated in the programs. Jung said many teachers place too

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Special needs children from Cal State Fullerton’s Children’s Center contributed their handprints to Bilingual Family Night at the Titan Student Union on Tuesday.

much emphasis on standardized testing. He called for teachers to ensure that they approach students as individuals and cast aside stereotypes. Speeches were complemented by cultural performances from students and guests. The Acacia Elementary school choir, directed by Ashley Romero,

sang a song which repeated the word, “peace” in several different languages including French, Spanish and Hebrew. Oral Communications student Elizabeth Legunas read a poem by Pablo Neruda titled “15.” Legunas read the poem first in Spanish and then in English.

Ballet Folklorico de CSUF performed three traditional Mexican Folklorico dances for the audience. CSUF’s Children’s Center contributed artwork to the evening with pieces that used words such as “friend,” “peace” and “hello” in several different languages. The event featured a short film

centered around first and secondgeneration experiences of Latinos students who faced discrimination, language barriers and lack of educational opportunities. The film was created by Chappell and her students, and was funded by a faculty grant. Sonia Nunez, a master teacher

at the Children’s Center, said it is important to teach young children to celebrate their differences. “I would say that maybe when they do become these future teachers and educators to take a look at the younger generation and to inspire them to celebrate and be proud of who they are,” Nunez said.

Students study baby boomer consumers KAITLYN THOMPSON Daily Titan

Marketing and gerontology graduate students are researching ways to reach the baby boomer generation as a consumer group, as part of a project allowing them to apply acquired skills and build upon industry skills. Each group will devise an industry-specific marketing report, a press release announcing the availability of these publications and a presentation to individuals who advised the students and other interested parties at the end of the semester. This group of consumers, age 50 and over, makes up the largest demographic in history and will continue to do so for the next 50 years, according to Susan Cadwallader, Ph.D., a marketing professor. “These consumers have $2.4 trillion in annual income and spend $2 trillion on goods and services each year—$7 billion of it online,” Cadwallader said. Full-time and part-time M.B.A. students with an emphasis in marketing, three M.S. gerontology students and one M.S. kinesiology student make up various groups that are working together to understand how to better serve the boomers. Students will uncover the unmet needs a little more than 50 consumers in four industries: housing, wellness, leisure and fashion. Their research and findings will be presented to the business community, encouraging them to acknowledge and better suit the purchasing power of baby boomers. Cadwallader said the students completing this course will have a unique experience since few courses are offered on mature consumers at the master’s level across the country. She said employers need help in addressing the needs of the aging consumers because they often focus on the 18-24 year old market. “These firms do not realize how large and well off the boomers are and that these customers are practically screaming out to be better served– sometimes served at all–by businesses today,” Cadwallader said. This project requires students to apply research and writing skills, organize presentations and tap into current or emerging skills in marketing. It will also include the biological, psychological and social aspects of aging.

Brianne Weber, a full-time M.B.A. student, said she was a bit unsure of the class topic when the Graduate Programs Office placed her in the course. “I was a little hesitant about the class topic in general, but once the project assignment was laid out, I was intrigued,” said Weber. “I knew very little about the topic but had heard buzz through national news and magazines that the ‘Silver Tsunami’ was a force unseen in previous years.” Weber was on board once she realized she had the opportunity to research an area of interest for her, apparel and fashion, with a baby boomer twist. Weber is a member of the fashion group, which broke their hypothesis down into key areas where they believe apparel retailers are falling short with baby boomers. “We also believe retailers who are targeting the female baby boomers will not be successful in targeting the whole of the group and must further segment the cohort,” said Weber. “Retailers need to invest time and money in further researching this group to find how to further segment the group to provide apparel products they desire.” Christopher Adrian, a part-time M.B.A. student, said he was initially eager to contribute to a report having never had the opportunity to do so before. Adrian is a part of the health and wellness group, which includes a topic with different options and vast amounts of information. He said the group’s only concern has been narrowing down the subject. “Based on Dr. Cadwallader’s lectures and class discussions, we have learned that 50-plus consumers represent a largely underserved population,” said Adrian. “The health and wellness team is working to establish a product offering that will be provided direct to consumers with the goal of enriching the lives of those consumers (50-plus consumers).” The report will be published and available on the College of Business and Economics website. Cadwallader was awarded the Innovative Teaching Grant from the College of Business this semester to run this project. She said she had a “big picture” of the project in mind, but throughout the semester co-created the project with students throughout different steps.

Rig workers drill a saltwater well to get fluids to be used in hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, in Anthony, Kan., in February 2012.

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FILM: FrackNation refutes antidrilling documentary Gasland

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Large portions of FrackNation were devoted to refuting the allegations made in the 2010 documentary film Gasland, by anti-fracking filmmaker Josh Fox. One scene in particular showed Fox in the home of a Weld County, Colorado resident, Mike Markham. Markham, using a lighter, ignited water from his kitchen faucet on fire, which the film alleged to have been the result of local fracking. FrackNation alleged that the ignition of the water was actually a result of methane deposits in the water supply and further, that Fox was aware of this information but decided to include in his film anyway. After the film was over, McElhinney reiterated on key points made in the film and took questions from the audience. One audience member asked what should people know about fracking and how it could enable

the world to become energy independent. “I don’t like the word energy independent,” McElhinney said. “I think the word you want to look for is energy security.” McElhinney confirmed her dislike of environmentalism and environmental activists. She said ExxonMobil has more accountability than Greenpeace, whom she says is accountable to no one. “I think the environmentalist love the idea of running out of things because it would allow them to ration. I actually think most environmentalists are communists,” McElhinney. “They love the idea of controlling stuff.” One of the largest urban oil fields in the United States is located in Inglewood, Calif. The site is currently owned by Plains Exploration and Production Co. Studies published by the American Public Health Association have suggested that fracking poses po-

“My goal isn’t to kill fracking in California, it’s to study fracking in California. I’m trying to make sure it’s safe, here and now and into the future.” HOLLY MITCHELL State Assemblywoman tential risks to public health and the environment. The organization has said that water reserves and groundwater could be affected by the chemicals used in the fracking process. State Assemblywoman Holly Mitchell, representing the 54th District of California, has introduced the bill AB 1323 which calls for a moratorium on fracking in 2014. “It’s an opportunity for unbiased

nonpartisan studies conducted by the natural resources and environmental protection agencies. It allows them to determine if fracking is safe and that there are regulations put into place to keep it safe,” she said in an interview for National Public Radio. “My goal isn’t to kill fracking in California, it’s to study fracking in California,” said Mitchell. “I’m trying to make sure it’s safe, here and now and into the future.”

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Student visas now caught in crossfire All foreign exchange students shouldn’t pay for the actions of a few CASEY ELOFSON Daily Titan

No one can argue that the the Boston Marathon bombings jolted America. A great loss was felt from every corner of the country that day. April 15, 2013 will now unfortunately be documented forever in American history books as the day that tragedy hit and senseless bombings injured 260 civilians and killed three. Following the bombing, alleged terrorist Tamerlan Tsarnaev was killed after being gunned down by Boston Police in a dramatic gun battle that caused the entire metropolitan area to come to a screeching halt, leaving Americans demanding answers. Tsarnev’s brother, Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, was arrested soon after and faces charges of using a weapon of mass destruction. Three of Dzhokhar’s friends, including two foreign exchange students from Kazakhstan, are also facing federal charges under suspicion of trying to hide evidence for Tsarnaev. Officials said the trio try to hide a backpack of fireworks after the bombings. One of Dzhokhar’s alledgedly involved friends, Azamat Tazhayakov, is causing the Department of Homeland Security to crack down on student visa issuing. Tazhayakov was allowed to reenter the country with a student visa, where he returned to Dartmouth University, although he was not enrolled. According to to officials, the lapse occurred and wrongful reentry was granted to Tazhayakov because Customs and Border Control did not have the most updated information on his student visa status from Dartmouth. Because of Tazhayakov’s alleged involvement with the Tsarnaev brothers, the Department of Homeland Security stated that all current and future foreign exchange students should be put under the microscope before entering the country to further their education. This isn’t the right way to go. Though security should be tightened after any terrorist attack, these restrictions seem like a somewhat harsh reaction to an isolated event. According to the the Los Angeles Times, U.S. Customs and Border Protection has implemented an increased security system plan that is effective immediately. Officials would not disclose what these added operational measures will be, but they did state that border control officials will be granted better access to technology that will aid in tracking student visas and statuses. Shouldn’t the department of homeland security already have access to the most

top-notch security systems? The overlooked and truly nerveracking aspect of this situation is that the Department of Homeland Security is essentially admitting that they do not have the most up to date information. That’s what should make people feel nervous, not an overseas 20-something-year-old sleeping in an American dorm room. The crackdown should really fall on the inspectors who failed to properly follow up. Yahoo! News reported that the information received two days after Tazhayakov was granted re-entry was not up to date. According to USA Today, the U.S. hosted 764,495 foreign exchange students in 2012. Out of all those these, only three students have been linked to—not even directly involved with— a terrorist situation. People are failing to remember that the bombing was done by at least one U.S. citizen, not by foreign terrorists. So why is the emphasis being directed at the Student and Exchange Visitor Program? It’s apparent that the attention is being wrongly directed. These harsher restrictions will make the U.S. seem like an uninviting place for foreign exchange students to come to and learn, since custom checks would give even airport officers access to students’ information. In addition to getting all travel papers verified, students will now have their information checked through a database known as the Students Exchange Visitor Information System. It seems as though the crackdown will keep students filling out paperwork at the airport during their entire stay in our country. Students who dream of studying abroad in the U.S. may now be intimated by the potential interrogations they will face from airport officers. With all the excess screening processes, it seems that we would be treating them more like criminals than students. How would Americans react if U.S. students were put through the ringer when studying abroad in other countries like this? Blame is being placed on foreign students, making it seem like there is a hidden political agenda. Several Republican Senators have reached out to Capitol Hill demanding that student visas be put on hold and that revisions be made immediately to the system. Although cleaning up and updating our Homeland Security student visa programs technology is important, it’s imperative that the faults of one student who hid a backpack doesn’t impact the potential future of the U.S. hosting other foreign exchange students. It enriches the lives of students worldwide and the culture of our country. Don’t let a hasty reaction ruin an important student program that expands our cultural opportunities to learn.

People are failing to remember that the bombing was done by at least one U.S. citizen, not by foreign terrorists.

Courtesy of MCT Recently, the FDA lowered the age limit to purchase Plan B One-Step emergency contraceptive from 17 to 15. President Barack Obama supported the motion.

All young women in crises deserve a ‘Plan B’ Making contraception more available will decrease the chances of teen pregnancy MATTHEW PIER Daily Titan

President Barack Obama was recently quoted as being “comfortable” with lowering of the age from 17 to 15 for those looking to buy Plan B One-Step emergency contraceptives. However, there are those who believe the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) should remove all age restrictions from purchasing morning-after pills, as it should be a woman’s right to choose. Some women’s rights activists, like Terry O’Neill, president of the National Organization for Women, believe the age restriction is a step backwards for gender equality. “The prevention of unwanted pregnancy, particularly in adolescents, should not be obstructed by politicians,” O’Neill said in a statement. The FDA used studies and label comprehension data from international pharmaceutical company Teva Women’s Health in determining the lowered age.

They found that women age 15 and older understood that the drug could not be used regularly or protect from sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), according to CBS News. The product is a non-prescription contraceptive that works best when taken within 72 hours of having unprotected sex. It is unsettling to think there are kids out there younger than 15 having sex, but it is more troubling to know that they cannot do anything about it if an incident were to occur. People against removing the age limit may worry that it will give youth free reign to have as much sex as they want without the worry of unwanted pregnancy. Statistics actually show that teen pregnancy has been on the decline, contrary to what may be portrayed in the media. “In 2011, the number of births to teens was 333,771, of which 3,974 births were to girls under age 15,” according to the Teenage Pregnancy Prevention: Statistics and Programs put out by the Congressional Research Service in April 2013. That number of total teen births is actually down 10 percent from

the previous year. The trend shows that women are being more careful with the decisions in respect to their bodies and their futures. Removing the age restriction is not the only thing that needs to be changed. Informing women about the practices of safe sex is also necessary. Yes, the only guaranteed way not to get pregnant is to not have sex at all. As we all know, that is not always so easy when puberty hits and hormones start changing our bodies. Condoms and contraception should not be something feared or looked down upon, for they are the best way to avoid unintended pregnancy and from obtaining harmful and life-threatening STDs. Plan B One-Step and other drugs like it should be accessible to women of all ages, but needs to be treated as a last resort—because it is exactly that. If the age restriction is removed, the next step should be regulating its sale. Regardless of age, the customer should be informed that the drug is not for recurring consumption and needs to be taken within the 72-hour period. Groups like the Reproduc-

tive Health Technologies Project (RHTP) have a similar goal in which knowledge and information are the most powerful resources. Founded in 1988, they describe themselves as “a powerful vehicle for public education, advocacy and policy development around existing and emerging reproductive health technologies.” Organizations like these understand that it is not just helping women achieve freedom and equality about their own health, but making sure they learn proper health practices as well. There are no restrictions on the amount of candy and soda children can buy, which can negatively affect their futures just as much— take a look at the alarming increase in childhood obesity and diabetes in the United States. Women should have the right to their own health and the choices concerning it. Outside influences do not have the power to decide for a person when there are options readily available. A mistake made, for whatever the reason, does not have to radically alter a person’s life simply based on their age.

Professors, despite the moral ambiguity JENNIFER NGUYEN Daily Titan

Eliot Spitzer, who resigned as governor of New York after it was discovered he was a frequent client of a high-priced prostitution ring, has been working since 2009 as a political science professor at City College of New York. James E. McGreevey, former governor of New Jersey, resigned in 2004 after disclosing that he was gay and had had an affair with another man. He later picked up a teaching gig in the global M.B.A. program at Kean University. Last month, former CIA director David H. Petraeus, who had an extramarital affair with his biographer, accepted a one-year visiting faculty position at the City University of New York. Just recently, USC announced that starting this fall he will be teaching part-time at USC. He will be teaching about issues such as international relations, energy, leadership and information technology. Petraeus will also be taking part in seminars and panels, as well as mentoring student veterans and ROTC members. Going from politician to professor has been a trend seen throughout the past decade. But it’s not just any trend; it’s a second chance. While they may no longer have the jobs they had, being a college professor easily allows them to share their knowledge and experience with students looking to go into the same fields they were in.

There is the concern of hiring these major public figures over individuals who have worked hard towards earning their teaching credentials, which is understandable. But it’s not everyday a school has a part-time or full-time lecturer who knows firsthand what it’s like to work directly with other major political figures, members of the CIA or fashion labels and designers. They have plenty of insights into their fields that many professors do not have. Considering the poor decisions Spitzer, McGreevey and Petraeus had made in the past, there is no doubt that their transitions into the field of education have raised some eyebrows—and voices. Designer John Galliano lost his job at Christian Dior following a racist rant made in a Paris bar, but Parsons The New School for Design in New York recently announced that they will have a four-day workshop led by Galliano himself. As a result, an anonymous group of Parson students launched an online petition that demanded Galliano be removed from the event, the reason being that they did not want someone with such a reputation teaching at their school. The problem people are having with these hires is reputation—negative reputation, to be exact. Some people are calling it a “disgrace” for colleges and universities to hire someone whose reputation was tarnished by distasteful acts like extramarital affairs, anti-Semitic rants and use of escort services.

Courtesy of MCT Eliot Spitzer, former New York governor, has worked at City College in New York as a poli-sci professor since 2009 despite a much-publicized sex scandal.

It’s understandable that we as people want well-rounded individuals holding such careers, but I’d rather one’s personal business be separated from their professional background. In other words, give them a break. I’m personally not fond about affairs and the like, but at the end of the day, unless it involves students, an educator’s sexual history is none of my business, nor should it be anyone’s. If a teacher has strong views that goes against many people’s outlooks, I would trust they do not let it interfere with giving their students a balanced education. All in all, unless someone was plotting horrendous crimes like a murder, a professor’s personal life

is none of my business. I guarantee that aside from these major public figure, there may be “average” teachers out there who have occurrences in their personal life that they prefer to be kept private. When I first heard about Petraeus’ upcoming job as a USC professor, I thought this was excellent news. His affair was the last thing that went through my mind. People are free to think what they want about the “disgraced” politicians and public figures, but for the most part I am sure students are more excited about the fact that former CIA directors, governors and other well-known figures will be helping them succeed.

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They can be found in front of elevators, inside and outside of buildings and at the Titan Student Union. Daily Titan newspapers are everywhere on campus. Four days a week, 4,500 printed copies are put out all over Cal State Fullerton. But how many of us actually take the time to pick one up? More than that, how many of us actually take the time to read it? There is no doubt that college students are enveloped in a digital world. Facebook and Twitter were basically tailored for college students and have opened up a new avenue for retrieving news and information. Mobile access to the web and social media makes it easy to catch up on the latest news without having to pick up a newspaper or magazine. This is a precious concept to a student without a lot of time between class and work.

Does this mean traditional print publications like the Daily Titan get left in the dust, or is there room for both mediums in a busy college student’s life? The Daily Titan has a website, a Twitter account and a Facebook page, but the print publication is still its main focus. The subtitle of the DT is: “The Student Voice of Cal State Fullerton.” The question is, are students listening? Christian Matthew Harold, 20, a junior English major, said he has read the campus paper in the past, but does not pick it up on a regular basis. “Honestly, I don’t think about it. It’s just not something that crosses my mind because typically I don’t read newspapers. I get stuff like information online,” Harold said. Harold said his attraction to online information was not a reflection of how he felt when reading the Daily Titan in the past. “I thought it was enjoyable. I thought it was well written. I thought the topics that were being written about were perti-

nent to what was going on on campus,” he said. Harold said he did not know the Daily Titan had online outlets, but had he known, he would have been more likely to read those. Alondra Pacheco, 20, a junior biological science major, said she never has time to read the paper. She said she has only read the Daily Titan once in her three years at CSUF and only because it was convenient. Of the single time she read the Daily Titan, Pacheco said there was no special occasion or effort to seek it out. Pacheco said her hectic schedule often keeps her from using the campus paper as her news source. “I don’t have time. I’m always really busy studying for my chemistry classes or my biology classes,” she said. Pacheco also said she was unaware of the Daily Titan’s online presence, but she would be more inclined to get her news that way.

Megan Wong, 19, a sophomore kinesiology major, said she picks up the paper a few times each month. Although she is not a daily reader, Wong said she does have a couple of go-to sections. “I like reading the Daily Titan … just to see what’s happening on campus and all the news and events,” she said “I like reading the opinions and the front page.” Phong Nguyen, 18, a freshman history major, said he reads the paper whenever he can. “It’s a good source of news,” said Nguyen. Like Wong, he said the opinion section is among his favorites. “I like the Devil’s Advocate,” said Nguyen. “Sometimes, I have an opinion already but then when I read it, it makes me reevaluate and then when I read it, my opinion actually changes.” Teresa Victoria, 19, a freshman liberal arts major, said she picks up the Daily Titan on a regular basis. Victoria said she reads it be-

cause she likes to be informed of what’s going on at school. “I know, yesterday, (the Titan) had something about immigration, so, obviously being hispanic, that applies to me,” said Victoria. “Things that apply to people, globally, to the whole school … just the fact that it’s more for everybody, that’s what I like about it.” Ben Marshman, 23, a junior accounting finance major, said although he has not read the Daily Titan since he first transferred to CSUF, he appreciates some of the simpler details of a printed publication. “It felt like a real newspaper,” said Marshman. “I know they’re supposed to, obviously, but I’ve been to other schools where they don’t have the correct paper and it feels weird.” Whether it’s the need to hear both sides of an argument, the desire for a student perspective on global topics or just the feel of a newspaper in their hands, there are many students who continue to appreciate the Daily Titan in print form.

He has also written orchestral charts for Sanchez in the events where he performed with a symphony orchestra. Cunliffe also said the performance will also feature a dedication to musician David Torres, who recently passed away. In addition to having been a close friend of Cunliffe, Torres was also the music director for Sanchez’s band for more than 20 years. The dedication will be done by playing one of David’s songs during the performance. Sargent also said that the Fullerton Jazz Big Band wouldn’t be rehearsing with Sanchez or Torres until the morning of the event, which he said is normal for guest performances. “These things tend to happen relatively quickly. They’ll have a three-hour rehearsal the day of the gig … and that will be it,” Cunliffe said. “They (the bands) gotta pick it up fast ... but that’s how the music business works. Sometimes you spend months on something, sometimes you spend 10 minutes on it.” Sanchez and Torres are also set to do clinics on the day of the performance. The clinics will be offered to those who will be performing with them. “They just talk about what they do and what they want to tell us about something that they can teach us, and then we can ask them any questions,” Sargent said. Cunliffe said that the opportunity his students are given to do these kinds of performances is one of the perks of being a jazz musician at CSUF. “At Cal State Fullerton, the jazz students get to work with the very best jazz musicians in the world, face to face … that’s what we really want to offer our students, is real time, hanging out, getting to know the very best people in the music business,” Cunliffe said.

FILM: Honest story with heart MATTHEW PIER Daily Titan

Mud Murder is much harder to escape from when you are trapped on an island and the only boat around is stuck in a tree. Mud tells the story of a man running from the law and the two kids that help him. Lies, deceit and heartbreak fill the movie as the main characters learn about love and, more importantly, themselves. Ellis, played by up-and-coming actor Tye Sheridan (The Tree of Life), is a young teenage boy living in Arkansas on the Mississippi River. When Ellis is not catching and selling fish with his father, he spends his time traveling up and down the river on a small boat with his humorous friend Neckbone (Jacob Lofland). Neckbone informs Ellis that on one of the river’s islands is an abandoned boat in a tree. While exploring the boat, they discover that someone actually lives in it. That person is the movie’s title character, whose appearance directly reflects his name. Long-haired, filthy and inked with a snake tattoo along his right arm, Matthew McConaughey (The Lincoln Lawyer) portrays the mysterious stranger that goes by the name of Mud. He tells the boys that he will

pay them if they bring food, as he cannot go into town. Ellis is more interested than his friend, who believes Mud is just a simple bum, and later brings back canned food from his own home. As the three become more familiar with each other, Mud decides to strike a deal: if Ellis and Neckbone bring him the items needed to fix the boat, he will give them the pistol he keeps tucked in the back of his jeans. The agreement is sealed through a spit handshake and the scavenger hunt begins. Each time the kids bring back supplies, they learn more about Mud’s past and his reason for living on the island. Mud explains that he is waiting for his girlfriend Juniper, played by Reese Witherspoon (Walk the Line), and needs the boat for them to sail away together. Ellis is encouraged by their love story, for he also believes to be in love as he tries to win the affections of an older girl in town. However, his outlook on the subject changes as he learns more about Mud and Juniper’s relationship, coupled with the devastating news that his parents are getting divorced. Still, through all the lies and stories told about Mud, Ellis remains faithful in helping repair the boat, convinced that the two share a similar connection in protecting those they love. The coming-of-age film is highlighted by the powerfully moving performances from both McCo-

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Reese Witherspoon plays Juniper in the coming-of-age story about love.

naughey and Sheridan. The former has been ridiculed in the past for not being a particularly talented actor, but simply eye candy for his good looks and chiseled chest. And while the famous chest does make an appearance, it is his heart behind it that truly stands out. Sheridan plays a variety of emotions, getting his acting career off to a fantastic start. Throughout the two-hour film, he completely encapsulates a low income Southern boy who looks for the good in people and is trying to find true love. The film’s style and setting

transports the audience to an older time while taking place in a current one. Technology is present but not prevalent, as most people live simple and keep to themselves. Mud can be described as a modern version of Huckleberry Finn, in which curious kids explore the outdoors and find trouble. It is a slow, compelling drama filled with passionate acting that tells an honest story. Playing in mud is always a dirty affair that usually washes away with ease, but this time it leaves a lasting impression. VISIT US AT: DAILYTITAN.COM/DETOUR

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Andrew Jones, aka Critical Thought, and DJ Da’Vontay Fresh will be performing at the outdoor music amphitheater.

Hip hop duo to enlighten Becker LAUREN HARRITY Daily Titan

The Becker Amphitheater has welcomed artists from almost every genre to perform for the Wednesday concerts including indie, reggae and folk. But today Associated Students Inc. will host the first hip hop artists to perform this semester. Hip hop artist Critical Thought will close out this year’s string of Becker band concerts. Andre Jones, better known as Critical Thought, is an Orange County native. He performs alongside DJ, producer and fellow MC, Da’Vontay Fresh. Jones and Fresh run Fresh Thought Productions and perform throughout Orange County. Some of their influences include Tupac Shakur, Drake and Lupe Fiasco. “I booked the gig at Becker Amphitheater with the help of Chanelle Ramos after she was gracious enough to lend her ear to me during one of the afternoon concerts,” said Jones. Chanelle Ramos is the coordinator for the Wednesday concert series.

In order to retain the tradition of the concerts held at the Becker Amphitheater, the very ones that helped launch the career of bands like Young the Giant, Ramos approached Critical Thought in hopes of locking in a unique artist. “Fortunately, I was able to feature master saxophonist, Jonathan Rowden, and Da’Vontay Fresh to feature as the live DJ,” Jones said. While Jones and Da’Vontay Fresh have collaborated in the past, the addition of Rowden is relatively new. Rowden received his masters of music in jazz performance from Cal State Fullerton and is currently active in the jazz music scene throughout the Los Angeles and Orange County Areas. In addition to performing as a saxophonist, Rowden has published articles in Downbeat Magazine. Critical Thought is an independent artist and has released two mixtapes including Humble Beginnings released in September 2011 and the How Many Mics? EP released in December 2012. Both are available for download at HotNewHipHop.com. One of Critical Thought’s most

popular songs is “Tough Pill to Swallow,” a socially conscious acapella rap. Critical Thought’s heavy lyrics, cool delivery and soulful drum beats are reminiscent of Lupe Fiasco and hip hop duo Blackstar. Jones is also planning on releasing his debut album CRTCLLYACCLMD in fall 2013 as well as a debut collaboration mixtape with Da’Vontay Fresh, Nikes & Vans Volume 1: The New Age, sometime this summer. Critical Thought performed at the CSUF Relay for Life event in April. The music is blend of rap, hip hop and soul. The sound has started to gain attention throughout Southern California. Critical Thought, along with Da’Vontay Fresh, has many more gigs lined up in the coming weeks, and fans can keep up with them on their Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts. The Wednesday concert series at the Becker, which started in Fall 2011, has become increasingly popular over the years. Come let Critical Thought inspire a new way of thinking at the outdoor amphitheater from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

Swing into the groove at the Spring Dance Theatre Concert at the Clayes Performing Arts Center this Thursday. The concert, coordinated by professor Gladys Kares, is focused on individual pieces, rather than a set theme. Each dance is choreographed by either a student or professional. Kares has a lot of passion and affection for her students. She feels the stories of the concert are shown through the students and their work. Each dance piece that will be present is powerful and tells a story that gives the audience a glimpse of the choreographer’s inspiration. The music matches and compliments the choreography, adding a level of emotion for each piece. Illia Acosta, 22, dance and human services major, spent much time and dedication for her senior project piece “The Race Marked Out For Us.” The piece is centered on freedom and human restraints. In Acosta’s piece, dancers are wrapped with a tie somewhere on their body, which symbolize hurdles in life that pull people back from reaching their goals. “I was inspired by a tapestry in a museum in Chicago ... and the power of the picture with a serpent in the middle, and the people were mesmerized,” Acosta said. Acosta said the details of the picture caught her attention and motivated the direction of her senior piece. She said that some inspiration also comes from the Book of Hebrews in the Bible. Only a select number of dancers were chosen to showcase their piece in the Spring Dance Concert. However, everyone who auditions had the opportunity to dance in other shows such as the 12 x 16 dance held every semester. Crystal Wachs, 20, sophomore dance major, has been accepted each semester since auditioning her freshman year. This will be her third theater concert show. Wachs, who comes from a family of dancers, has been involved

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Two dancers rehearse their routine choreographed by Sarah Scull. Each dance in the Spring Performance is meant to add a level of emotion for the audience.

in dance for the past 10 years. Her stage presence appears to be much more mature for her age as she moves with natural grace. Although Wachs favorite dance styles are modern and contemporary ballet she said, “I am open to almost every style, but I like the technical aspect being mixed together with the more off-balance contemporary look.” Robert Pulido, 19, sophomore dance major, has also been accepted each semester in the theater concert since his freshman year as well. He has been involved in dance for 11 years and also works as a parade performer at Disneyland. Pulido hopes to one day make it big into a company or agency. “Right now, I’m thinking of staying at Disneyland but at the same time take classes and get any performance chances,” Pulido said. He doesn’t mind if the stages are big or small as long as he gets to perform. He said his main focus

is training and spends most of his time outside of school brushing up his skills. Most of the dancers spend over 20 hours per week perfecting their skills. They are required to train independently and during rehearsals that can go late into the night. The practices are rigorous and can cause strain on their bodies. The rehearsal process is fast paced with only two-minute intervals between each piece. Some dancers have to perform their pieces back-to-back with short breaks. Performers also utilize their practice time during dance classes, which are taught by faculty and other choreographers who guide them in becoming better dancers. The Spring Dance Theatre Concert opens Thursday at 8 p.m. in the Little Theatre and runs through May 19. Tickets are $11 for general admission and $10 with an advanced Titan discount.

BOOK: An experience abroad TARALYNN LEE For the Daily Titan

Happy Times Go Fast Try searching through Wikipedia or eHow for chronicles, trials or tips on teaching English in a foreign country. Chances are, “no results” will appear on your computer screen. But don’t worry, Wes Weston’s book Happy Times Go Fast has that covered. From flipping tables over in class to “reteaching” himself English, the autobiographical narrative candidly captures Weston’s growth as a 28-year-old English as a second language teacher in South Korea. Weston studied business management at University of Colorado, Boulder and graduated in 2002. For the following two years, Weston traveled around the world to satisfy his nomadic wanderlust lifestyle. He backpacked across Western Europe and hiked through the Appalachian Trail. Weston also took the job of being a volunteer coordinator for Habitat for Humanity International in Costa Rica. It wasn’t until he returned from Costa Rica that Weston decided to pursue teaching English overseas. That’s when Weston began his three-year career in South Korea. Starting off as an academy teacher in Daegu, Weston eventually found a higher position as a university teacher in a different city. The scariest part: Weston had no experience with teaching children or even teaching English for that matter. Now, throw in the curveball of CONTACT US AT: DETOUR@DAILYTITAN.COM

teaching in a foreign country, and you’ve got a big challenge on your plate just like Weston. He originally wrote Happy Times Go Fast for “an audience of prospective teachers” in hopes of helping other educators avoid the mistakes he made, such as becoming the dreaded “candy teacher.” After throwing piles of Tootsie Rolls as a reward for his class’ good behavior, Weston watched his students break out in chaos. Students tugged and fought, complaining that there was an unequal share in rewards.

There are many funny cultural misadventures that make this book a great read...

A student even rushed towards the unguarded bag on Weston’s desk and dumped out the candy for his fellow classmates. It was safe to say that the “candy teacher” did not live long after that. If you don’t plan on becoming an ESL teacher, don’t shy away just yet. There are many funny cultural misadventures that make this book a great read for college students who plan on studying abroad or for those who wish to experience a different culture, specifically in South Korea. Ever heard of a beondegi?

Here’s a hint: it’s brown, a little bigger than a peanut and served in Korean restaurants as an appetizer. For those who don’t know, it’s a silkworm larvae. And Weston unknowingly ate one. Coincidentally, Weston also earned the nickname “Peanut” from fellow colleagues on a motorcycle ride not too long after. Interspersed throughout Weston’s book are stories that touch on the differences and quirks between South Korean culture and American culture. A few cultural quirks Weston picked up during his stay at Daegu and Gyeongju, South Korea included learning that the number four was bad luck or writing a kid’s name in a red marker or pen is bad luck since it signifies death. He also learned that when accepting an object, one must do so with two hands. Anecdotes like those against the backdrop of the South Korean educational system make this book an informative and light-hearted read. Happy Times Go Fast is the first book in a series titled Do U English? The process of becoming an ESL teacher has since been stricter since Weston’s first application, but the experience is still there. Through his own trials and errors, Weston wrote this series in hopes to inspire and perhaps help other prospective teachers improve class structure, engage student attention and cultivate a productive teacher-student relationship. Happy Times Go Fast was published in November 2012 and is available for sale in Kindle, Nook or print edition.

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Antunez had been called for numerous illegal pitches, a common transitioning factor between high school and college, but according to Ford, Antunez accepted the challenge of fixing the problem and tweaked her pitching style to legal status by spring. That was a feat that Ford said was mighty impressive considering she had probably been throwing like that for the past 10 years. Her change had been duly noted by others as well. “I had an umpire do our first fall

game and then do our first spring game and he came right up to me and went, ‘Wow! She made a huge adjustment. That was big time ... that was big time,’” said Ford. Antunez attributes her long term support to the dual action of her parents. The support of her parents to stay on top of both school and practice has been the driving factor to her success thus far. Antunez said that her mom advances her support morally and stays on top of her curriculum both on and off the field while her dad has motivated her

game by physically practicing with her throughout her life. Antunez recalls her younger years of practicing with her father in the garage, in which many broken windows and dented machinery occurred, but with that also grew fond memories and inspiring conversations with her father. “When I was younger, I just didn’t want to practice. It was just so tiring,” Antunez continued in her affectionately mocking tone of her father. “‘If you want to get better, you have to practice.’” Antunez is very grateful now for her father’s advice and said if it wasn’t for

that motivation she wouldn’t be where she is today. Kimberly Antunez, Jasmine’s mother, also recalls those practices in her garage in which she still sees the aftermath of her daughters strong arm. The proud mother recalls one season that her daughter hesitated to play and although she and her husband wanted Jasmine to play, she calmly wavered her support toward her daughters request until she came around on her own to avoid the chance of burnout that some players suffer. “One September came and she didn’t want to play,” Kimberly said. She

promptly supported her daughter’s decision despite her husband’s apprehensions, to which she replied, “No, I want her to want to play … and she took it off and she said ‘Mom don’t ever do that to me again, I want to play,’ and from then on she’s always played.” As far as what is to come for Antunez, coach Ford anticipates great possibilities and believes she is a potential All-American due to her thriving ambition to be the best. “What separates her from freshman across the country is ... she’s never satisfied ... she pitches a no-hitter, she ex-

pects to throw another one next game … her presence out there is unique ... she’s in a league all by herself ... she’s having an incredible freshman year. She’ll up the ante herself,” Ford said. Antunez’ secret to her success—and advice to other athletes—is love. “You just have to love what you do, because if you don’t love it ... you’re not going to be good at it, and you’re not going to want to do it, especially in college … You’re doing it everyday, all the time, and you need to find little ways ... what you love about it, and keep reminding yourself why you do it.”