Volume 94, Issue 3
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2013
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LOCAL | FAITH
Interfaith fair hosts religion professor Comparative religion professor explains interfaith issues in keynote MATTHEW MEDINA Daily Titan
According to the Fullerton Interfaith Ministerial Association (FIMA), religious diversity should be celebrated and used as a positive catalyst for improvement in the greater community. Cal State Fullerton comparative religion professor Paul J. Levesque, Ph.D., echoed that belief as the keynote guest speaker during the FIMA fair at the St. Juliana Falconieri Church in Fullerton on Sunday. In addition to speakers, the event featured representatives of multiple churches, charities and other religious organizations. All of these representatives and other attendees were encouraged to get to know one another and discuss matters of religion and local concerns. Liam McCarthy, an intercultural studies major at Hope International University, said this
event was his first experience with an interfaith organization but probably not his last. “We can’t sit in our own religions and pretend that the others don’t exist,” McCarthy said. “We can’t ignore them when they need our help or we need their help.” Among religious groups and individuals, Levesque explained the three major approaches to outside creeds and beliefs: exclusive, inclusive and pluralistic views. Exclusive beliefs hold that there is one perfect truth in terms of religion and the afterlife, and all people should follow this. The inclusive approach also says that one truth is present and knowable with current knowledge, but other faiths and their followers can contribute in smaller ways toward pursuing that truth. Adherents of pluralism say that ultimate truth exists, but humans cannot discover it with current knowledge, so all religions are equal in terms of discovering that truth and advancing spiritual development.
ASI goals reflect university plan Student teams will draft specific, actionable goals from newly approved list NEREIDA MORENO Daily Titan
The Associated Students Inc. Board of Directors has approved four goals that will mirror the university’s own strategic plan in hopes of unifying ASI and expanding the campus academic experience. The ASI Board of Directors approved the vision statement and four goals for their 2013 Strategic Plan on Sept. 3. Board of Directors chair Jonathan Kwok said approximately 100 individuals were involved in drafting the goals. Current faculty, staff and student leaders of ASI worked through a period of three strategic planning sessions held through the summer in order to draft the list. The facilitation team in charge of the strategic planning consists of ASI President Rohullah Latif, Chief Administrative Officer Carlos Navarro, Kwok and one representative from each programming board, including the Association for Intercultural Awareness, Titan Tusk Force and ASI Productions.
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CAMPUS | CONFERENCE
Conference delves into philosophy of sports
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MARIAH CARRILLO / Daily Titan Megs Gendreau, professor of philosophy at Cal Poly Pomona gives a talk on the public treatment of athletes who have been caught using performance enhancing substances on Sept. 5
Scholars and students take a look at sports from philosophical perspectives REBECCA HARDMAN Daily Titan
The International Association for the Philosophy of Sport (IAPS) provided scholars, professors and students the opportunity to exchange ideas in sport research over the weekend at the IAPS Conference on campus. Hosted by the Center for Sport Performance, international scholars and professors as well as graduate and undergraduate students held a forum of discussions on the philosophical views about sport, games, play, dance and various types of physical activities. Speakers tackled the philosophical perspectives of sports; ranging from performance enhancement, aesthetics in sports,
interdisciplinary perspectives and philosophical matters in sport. Scholars from all over the world attended the event and shared their research in English, Spanish and Japanese. It provided students with opportunities to gain insight and experience through in-depth discussions from well-respected scholars and professors. John T. Gleaves, Ph.D., an assistant professor of kinesiology at CSUF, addressed the importance of philosophical research for students. “I think the big thing with this conference was exposing the Cal State Fullerton students to what research looks like.” Gleaves talked about the significance of research and collaboration between students, professors and scholars. SEE IAPS, 2
NEWS 2
First ‘Queer Talk’ of semester focuses on labels OPINION 4
Banning raves could help problem of overdosing DETOUR 8
Artist leaves a lasting impression from beyond the grave SPORTS 8
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GOALS
GOAL 1: TITAN PR ¨CREATE AN E NV ID SERVICE E THROUGH PA IRONMENT THA T S, FACIL R ITIES, EV TICIPATION AN FOSTERS STUD D EN G AG E ENTS, EM EMENT I NT SUCCESS AN PLOYME GOAL D N T HE P N T A ND 2: ¨EN R LEADER SU SHARED SHIP OF OGR AMS, GOVERN RE THAT THE VO T HE A S I IC AN T HE L O C . AL, STAT CE OF THE ASI, E OF STUDENTS E A ND F IS U N R I E V P E R R EDER AL S E LEVELS. IT Y AND CSU SY SENTED IN THE GOAL STEM AS 3: ¨ES WELL AS TABLIS IN TION PL H A COHESIVE AN THAT A ND S T R ATEGIC M CENTERS T HE I M P AR ON OR STUDEN TANCE OF GARN AWARENESS O KETING/COMMU F T FEEDB E NIC A A SI R I NG, ANA ACK. LYZING OPPORTUNITIE S A ND R E S GOAL P O ND IN A ND 4: “CRE G TO ATE A CL STUDEN IM A TA TO CONN CCESS TO SERVIC TE THAT ENHAN CE EC E THROUG T WITH EACH O S, AND OPPORT S COLL ABOR AT ION, UNI T IE S H T HE U THER AN T IL FO D S T RE A M LINED P IZ ATION OF INN THE C AMPUS CO R STUDENTS ROCESSE OVATION M S. , TECHN MUNIT Y O L O GY A ND
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LOCAL | BEER FESTIVAL
OC Brew Ha Ha toasts to Fallen Firefighters Silverado’s sold out festival hosts Reel Big Fish and 70 local breweries ASHLEY BINION Daily Titan
Beer, ska music, beer, food trucks and even more beer were the center of entertainment this weekend at the fourth annual Orange County Brew Ha Ha. Local OC ska punk band Reel Big Fish performed at the sold-out grand beer fest in Siverado’s Oak Canyon Park Saturday, Sept. 7. Attendees sampled and chugged an array of 175 craft and import beers from over 70 breweries. “It’s good because there are so many varieties of craft beer here … it’s a fun environment,” said David Smith, a second time attendee. The lighter and sour Indian Pale Ale (IPA) and double IPAs were popular offerings among the breweries. “It should be consumed in a way that a good wine would be
consumed—to enjoy it and not to guzzle it because it’s hot outside,” said Brian Smith, a volunteer and Cal State Fullerton alumni. Redlands-based food company, Brewcakes, took a creative approach by using beer, wine and other types of alcohol in their entrees and desserts. Along with the copious amounts of beer were local food vendors and trucks including Slater’s 50/50, Dos Chinos, Rancho a Go Go Barbeque and the Viking Truck. Over 120 firefighters volunteered to help pour the different brews in support of the Fallen Firefighters Relief Fund. “We’re here doing a charity event pouring for the local breweries. We’ll pour and then the proceeds from the event will go to the local Fallen Firefighters Relief Fund,” said firefighter Patrick Juback, of the Orange County Fire Authority. The relief fund is designed to fund families who lost a family member in the line of duty. “I usually try to choose a
DYLAN LUJANO / Daily Titan General attendees sampled 10 of the 175 craft and import beers offered.
breweries I go to because I like them,” Juback said. “So, I go down to Newport every once in awhile. I have a friend over there who goes to Tustin. All the local breweries we like to try and hit them up on our off time.” Every attendee was given a
commemorative festival glass. General attendees were given 10 4 oz. tastes and VIP ticket holders were given 15 4 oz. tastes, an hour early admission and an exclusive beer appreciation session with beer experts. SEE BEER, 5
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