Vol. 87 Issue 3
February 8, 2010
MONDAY DAY
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The Student Voice of California State University, Fullerton
‘They killed my dream’
Performing arts majors protested the decision to decrease Cal State Fullerton’s world acclaimed Classical Guitar Program
DT Highlights Miss Fullerton crown passed in annual pageant
PhoTo By alison Munson/daily Titan staff Writer Gabby Marco wins a $500 scholarship and the Miss Fullerton crown.
PhoTo By nick Marley /daily Titan staff Photographer Classical guitar major Stephen Laughlin protests the recent decision to reduce the number of classical guitar majors Thursday in the Quad with fellow performing arts students.
By ZaM anWar
Daily Titan News Editor news@dailytitan.com
Students enrolled in Cal State Fullerton’s Classical Guitar Program held a demonstration Thursday in front of the Performing Arts Center in response to a recently passed motion that will scale back the acclaimed program. Professor David Grimes, director of guitar studies, said that the proposal, passed by full-time faculty in the music department, would eliminate core guitar classes, reduce the guitar studio to a
maximum of eight to ten students from a maximum of 25 to 30, cut the guitar pedagogy and fingerboard theory classes, consider to merge guitar chamber ensembles into guitar orchestra and put guitar orchestra and guitar workshop on the chair’s load. Students at the demonstration displayed colorful posters, called out to bystanders and handed out leaflets in an attempt to create awareness and gain support. The 20-some-odd students, joined by a few faculty members and a couple of graduates of the program, said that most
of them were rallying to protect not just the future of the program, but also the future of incoming students. Grimes has been developing the classical guitar program for over 30 years. He said that the music department’s budget had to be cut substantially because of the university’s reduced fund allocation from the state. Since part-time instructors who are paid out of the part-time portion of the department’s budget do all of the current guitar teaching, Grimes said this meant the guitar area did not have direct representation in the faculty meetings where the budget cuts were being discussed.
“This is devastating to one of the school’s very strong programs, and it is a great tragedy for the many students whose educational goals were centered around our guitar program,” Grimes said. He went on to note that he did not question the motives of the music faculty in choosing to cut the guitar program, as other choices would surely have been equally difficult. He added that since he cannot request the department to revoke its decision, the next step would be to lay the groundwork for a fundraising camSee GUITAR, Page 3
50-year-old frat oldest in county By Melissa Maldonado
Daily Titan News Editor news@dailytitan.com
It was the era of the Kennedy presidency, non-violent racial protests, psychedelic rock music and possible U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War. At the same time, a little campus in Orange County welcomed its first fraternity. In 1960, the fraternity obtained a charter from Orange County State College, now Cal State Fullerton, administration and called themselves Sigma Phi Omega. The men quickly became active in campus activities, including varsity sports, toga parties and pioneered the first el-
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ephant races in ’63, which made the Associated Press’ top-10 stories of 1962 and the OC Register’s “Most Memorable Millennium Moments.” By 1965, the “Sigs” had been approached by numerous national houses who expressed interest in colonizing at the campus. After intense reviews, the men unanimously voted to join Phi Kappa Tau based on their similar principles, diversities and values. Toward the end of the decade, the men bought the famous barn from another fraternity, Phi Sigma Kappa, a product of a recent division within the chapter. Events such as the Mud Bowl, Roaring ’20s party and Sweetheart Ball attracted people from all over Southern CaliforSee BARN, Page 4
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PhoTo By nick Marley /daily Titan staff Photographer The Barn, a CSUF landmark, is located on the corner of Yorba Linda Blvd. and State College Blvd.
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A new Miss Fullerton was crowned Saturday night as part of an annual scholarship program. Gabby Marco, 18, received the crown from last year’s winner, Hayley Toler. The event was hosted by Laura Holliman, Miss Fullerton 2007 and Lexy Romano, Miss Fullerton 2008. A backstage interview, on-stage questioning, lifestyle and fitness, and a beauty pageant decided who would take the crown. Held before a packed Fullerton College Theatre, the contests solicited roaring applause from family and friends. The 2010 Miss Fullerton Princesses also performed a choreographed dance to “Grease Lightning” on a stage decorated in the 1950s theme, “Let’s Go to the Hop.” Full Story on NEWS, Page 2
Titans fail to move up in Big West standings The Cal State Fullerton men’s basketball team defeated Long Beach State 8175 in an overtime thriller Thursday at Walter Pyramid. The Titans swept the 49ers - who were the pre-season No.1 team in the Big West - in a hard fought game that was televised nationally on ESPNU. Senior guard Aaron Thompson took over in the extra period by scoring 10 points. However, after their confidence boosting win, they gave a lackluster effort against UC RivPhoTo By chad ueMera/For the daily Titan erside Saturday Redshirt junior center Bryce Webster goes at Titan Gym. up for a dunk against Long Beach State. The last place Highlanders did not have much to lose and they came out with more energy than the Titans. UCR led wire-to-wire and CSUF could never gain any momentum. As big of a win as LBSU was, the loss against UCR was just as big.
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Today’s Weather high: 63° low: 45° sunny
IN OTHeR NeWS INTeRNATIONAL
Iran’s president orders hike in nuclear enrichment ROME AND BEIRUT - In a possible move to deflect attention from Iran’s political woes, President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad Sunday ordered the nation’s atomic energy agency to begin enriching uranium from 3.5 percent to 20 percent purity to serve as fuel for a Tehran medical reactor. The West accuses Iran of dragging its feet in responding to a U.N.-backed proposal to exchange the bulk of its enriched uranium supply for reactor fuel plates for the Tehran medical reactor. Tehran accuses the West of refusing to negotiate in good faith or to address Iranian concerns about details of the deal. With talks faltering, U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said in Rome Sunday, that Washington and its allies would consider new sanctions to pressure Iran into curbing aspects of its nuclear program.
NATIONAL Is a presidential run for possible for Palin? WASHINGTON - Sarah Palin said Sunday she might run for president in 2012 if she decides it’s good for her family and country. Fresh from a speech to conservative activists at a “tea party” gathering in Nashville, the former Alaska governor said President Barack Obama could be defeated in 2012, that she’s boning up on foreign and national policy and that she would run if it felt right. “I would,” she said on Fox News, where she’s a paid contributor. “I would if I believed that that is the right thing to do for our country and for the Palin family. Certainly, I would do so.” “I think that it would be absurd to not consider what it is that I can potentially do to help our country,” Palin added. “I don’t know if it’s going to be ever seeking a title, though. It may be just doing a darn good job as a reporter or covering some of the current events.”
STATe Rains trigger mudslides, evacuations in LA county LA CAÑADA, Calif. - An intense winter storm triggered massive mudflows in the foothills early Saturday, overwhelming flood-control barriers as it damaged dozens of homes and smashed cars on fire-ravaged hillside communities. While no serious injuries were reported, at least 43 homes were damaged, including nine that were red-tagged as uninhabitable. Officials ordered at least 540 evacuations throughout La Cañada Flintridge, La Crescenta and parts of Acton – where hillsides had been stripped bare during last year’s Station Fire. The heavy rains overflowed debris basins, overwhelmed cement barricades and flipped cars on top of other cars. Residents described a thick brown river that flowed down the streets and into backyards, carrying boulders, tree trunks and other debris that smashed through walls and filled homes with mud several feet deep.
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February 8, 2010
Miss Fullerton crowned By Alison munson
Daily Titan Staff Writer news@dailytitan.com
The Fullerton College Theatre sparkled Saturday night as the eighth annual Miss Fullerton Scholarship Program was underway. eleven contestants went to beautypageant war in a whirlwind of competition and grace, eight of which were students or alumnae of Cal State Fullerton. Gabby Marco, 18, was announced Miss Fullerton 2010. The former Miss Fullerton 2009, Hayley Toler, is also a member of the CSUF community. “I was literally shocked,” said Marco. “I lost all feeling in my face at one point.” Marco, who had previous experience in pageantry as a child, is a dance major and hopes to use the $500 scholarship to “get a better education and to further it, maybe double major.” Hosted by Laura Holliman, Miss Fullerton 2007 and Lexy Romano, Miss Fullerton 2008, the competition was inundated with the audience’s roar of approval, rivaling that of a professional sports game. Also crowned was Miss Fullerton’s Outstanding Teen 2010, Sabrina Alonso The stage was decorated in the 1950s theme, “Let’s Go to the Hop,” and displayed life-size cardboard cutouts of ’50s celebrities Marilyn Monroe and elvis Presley. One of the pageant’s opening numbers was a choreographed performance by the 2010 Miss Fullerton Princesses to the song “Grease Lightening.” The Princesses also acted as escorts to the contestants during the pageant’s eveningwear category. “It’s really cute,” said executive Director Kathi Hikawa. “They steal the show.” Miss Fullerton 2009, Hayley Toler, and Miss Fullerton Outstanding Teen 2009, Ryan Osborn, also appeared in many of the performances. Miss California 2009, Kristy Cavinder, also appeared and gave a special
By Alison munson/Daily Titan staff Writer Miss Fullerton 2010 Gabby Marco (center) and Miss Fullerton’s O/S Teen (fourth from left) on stage with fellow contestants.
ballet performance at one point in the confidence. evening. This category made up 15 percent The competition was made up of of the total score. four categories with specific judging The Fullerton Theatre shook as the criteria. audience roared during the swimsuit The first portion of the competi- competition and each contestant extion was a private interview with the uded poise as the crowd offered their judges taking 10 minutes and count- approval. ing for 25 percent Performing a talof the contestants’ ent counted for 35 total score. percent and each On-stage quessolo routine lasted tions made up 5 – Gabby Marco 90 seconds. percent of the toAudience memMiss Fullerton 2010 tal score and were bers rooted for general areas of their contestant by interest aimed to evaluate the contes- cheering and raising homemade signs tants quick thinking abilities. that displayed names and messages to Short skirts and serious questions their chosen contestant. The performade up this category and some mances varied from the monologue to women looked shakier than others the traditional ballet dance. when put on the spot. While a few The final category was a beauty contestants shined, others fumbled pageant gem – eveningwear. Making under pressure with choked words up 20 percent of the final score, eveand awkward exits. ningwear represented an outfit approThe third category was lifestyle and priate for a formal social event such as fitness. Contestants sashayed down a pantsuit, cocktail dress or evening stage in a swimsuit of their choice gown. and were evaluated on their overall Though the categories are tradefirst impression of physical fitness and mark to the beauty pageant industry,
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the Miss Fullerton competition is primarily a scholarship program, according to Hikawa. Local sponsors such as small businesses and private donors provide the scholarships to the winning contestants. The Miss Fullerton program’s gratitude was apparent in their frequent pauses for recognition between categories. Contestants are also required to choose a volunteer platform to work for. Community service is based on what the contestant’s passion is, said Hikawa. Winning is a wonderful feeling, but the Miss Fullerton program gives its contestants much more than a chance for scholarship money. “It teaches you skills such as public speaking and how to represent yourself well,” Miss City of Orange 2010 Rachel Berry, 22, said. “It gives you a chance to improve on yourself.” For multimedia coverage of the 2010 miss Fullerton pageant, go to dailytitan.com/missfullerton2010
Students find new facets of campus life at Discoverfest By lAuren mccAnn
Daily Titan Staff Writer news@dailytitan.com
Cal State Fullerton’s spring 2010 Discoverfest was held over a two-day span in the central quad Feb. 3-4, with over 180 clubs and organizations showcased. Co-sponsored by New Student Programs and Student Life, Discoverfest encouraged students to become more involved in campus life and was organized to be a part of Titan Weeks of Welcome (WOW). Discoverfest was an arrangement tables, booths and tents representing many of the on-campus clubs, Greek organizations and sports teams. As students mingled in the quad, Titan Radio provided music for the event. While some club members handed out treats and candy, others played their own music, sponsored a bake sale and even dressed up in costume. Sheila Del Cid was one of the many students who were intrigued by how many choices there were within Discoverfest. “I was heading to class when I
came across the quad,” Del Cid said. “The lady at the Women’s Center table was very informative and knowledgeable. They have so much to offer.” CSUF Rugby player Ian Forner, and fellow teammates, represented the men’s and women’s team at Discoverfest this semester, where they shared insight and history into their club with students. “(Discoverfest is) our biggest recruiting tool. It’s a chance for us to find new players and to get our word out about the program,” said Forner. Near the Titan Radio tent was the Discoverfest headquarters. Water, information and directions to help students navigate Discoverfest, along with handouts about their own programs and services, were provided to students. Jolene Hill, graduate program assistant to the New Student Programs, was excited to see how many students were participating in the event. “The purpose is to get all of our students involved. That is one of our missions at the offices at New Student Programs,” Hill said. “To get
By chrisTA connelly/Daily Titan Photo editor One of many signs on campus helping students navigate Discoverfest.
them involved, engaged and plugged in, while seeing what all the programs have to offer and just have a lot of fun doing so.” Student Life Programs houses the Student Organization and Resource Center (SORC). Located in the Titan Student Union, the SORC desk
is where those who want more information on standing clubs, services and organizations can learn more. For the multimedia experience of Discoverfest 2010, go to www.dailytitan.com/discoverfest2010
February 8, 2010
English society fundraises for Haiti
By niCk MarlEy/Daily titan Photo Editor Michelle Dal and Elise Larkin enjoy dinner at the Cantina Lounge during the honor society’s charity benefit for Haiti.
By JaSOn C. rOSEnthal
Daily Titan Staff Writer news@dailytitan.com
Following the devastating earthquake in Haiti on January 12, aid from all corners of the world has been pouring in to the troubled nation. The 7.0 magnitude earthquake has left 200,000 confirmed dead and 1,2 million homeless, putting the death toll estimates as high as 400,000. Aid has been slow to arrive in Haiti due to damage at the airport and seaport. Now Cal State Fullerton students are offering their help. Thursday, the Sigma Tau Delta English Honors Society hosted a fundraiser in conjunction with the Cantina Lounge to help raise money for the earthquake victims in Haiti. During the event, called “Tacos for Haiti,” the restaurant gave 20 percent of each bill to Red Cross relief efforts for every student who brought a flier to the Cantina
Lounge between 11 a.m. and 10 p.m. “Our organization was looking for a way to reach out this semester and help the community, and the earthquake was a good cause for us to rally around as it affects not just us, but the world,” Sigma President Rachel Trillo said. Fliers were distributed around the Humanities building and University Hall, along with Sigma’s table at Discoverfest. “Well, Sigma has never done anything like this before, and when we were thinking about doing this fundraiser we were told by other campus organizations to talk with the Cantina Lounge,” Sigma Event Organizer Denise Cobian said. “So we called the Cantina Lounge and Tamara Cruz put everything together.” Cruz is the Cantina Lounge’s special events director. “We do a lot of work with student groups on campus,” Cruz said. Among that work is helping student groups reach the highest num-
ber of participants possible. “Cruz said Thursday is the best time to reach a large amount of students,” Cobain recalled of her advice. Not just any time on Thursday. “We have found Thursdays between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. we have a lot of students coming in after class,” said Cruz. Also known colloquially as "college Friday," for most students, Thursday is the last weekly day of class. “We offer 20 percent because we know with the budget problems a lot of groups had their funding reduced, if not cut completely, and we want to be able to help them raise money for their causes," Cruz said. “Whether it’s a fundraiser or something for a class project, we’re willing to work with students,” Cruz said. Trillo hoped to raise “a few hundred dollars” by the end of Thursday night, and noted that all of the money raised will be donated to the red cross.
Guitar: PrOGraM GEtS aXED From Page 1 Performance major Susana Hernandez said that the main goal of the demonstration was to get the word out to people, not to point fingers at anybody in the music department. “We should all be in it together,” said Hernandez. “We do not want to affect other programs, we want their support too.” Chair of the Department of Music, Dr. Marc R. Dickey, said it is important that everyone understands that the Classical Guitar Program is not being eliminated, but will be gradually cut back due to increasing budget constraints over the past few years. The decision to gradually cut back the program was not one that the music department faculty came to easily and was made after a lot of thought, study and discussion, explained Dickey. “This action by the music department is not a comment on the significance or quality of the Classical Guitar Program as much as a symptom of the state of California’s failure to properly fund the CSU,” Dickey said. “There have been cutbacks throughout the College of the Arts, in the theater and dance, and the art departments as well.” Guitar performance major Stephen Laughlin has been in the program since 2007 and believes the en-
By niCk MarlEy/Daily titan Photo Editor ERIC GODOY HOLDS A SIGN IN PROTEST.
tire program is now in jeopardy. “I think we all just imagined being able to look back on the program years from now to find it full of new talent and at least as strong as when we left," Laughlin said. "The thought
that it might not even exist in a few years is pretty sobering and sets an awful precedent of what could be in store for us in our intended careers. I would be very upset to graduate from the program now as its death knell is ringing so loudly.” However, Laughlin was quick to add that the students did not want to antagonize the rest of the music faculty or put pressure on them to reverse the proposal. That, he said, would be counter to their main objective in saving a healthy classical guitar program for future students. A few prospective students were also at the rally, concerned that they would not be able to enter the guitar program as they had hoped. Kevin Jang, music major and international student from Korea, was hoping to transfer from Fullerton College this fall. Jang says he heard about the cuts recently as he was preparing to audition for the Classical Guitar Program at CSUF. “This is a disaster for me because they are not accepting new students for another three years or so,” Jang said. Jang also added that he hasn’t had the time to prepare to transfer to other schools because the decision was so sudden. Jang has been working for over four years to get into the program, and says that he is now at a loss.
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Barn: oldest fratHOUSE STILL STANDS From Page 1 Since then, Phi Kappa Tau, Gamma Omicron chapter, has continued to recruit and produce leaders campus-wide. Numerous men have taken prestigious positions on campus and joined respectable clubs. Currently, the gentlemen of Phi Kappa Tau (Phi Tau for short) proudly gloat of their involvement in Business Inter-Club Council (BICC) and the Board of Directors. Former president Andrew Lopez is the current Inter-Fraternity Council president. The chapter recently won the Chapter’s Choice Award in 2009. “The gentlemen of Phi Tau know that there’s more to fraternity life than just partying and drinking,” said Maricela Alvarado, CSUF’s Greek Life Coordinator. “They understand that responsibility, brotherhood and bond are most important.” The men of Phi Tau strive to live according to their mission to champion a lifelong commitment to brotherhood, learning, ethical leadership and exemplary character. Their mission statement has appealed to many incoming students looking for a strong and well-balanced brotherhood. “Before I rushed, I thought fraternities were all about cocky guys partying,” freshman political science major Samir Nasr said. “When I met these guys, they were so downto-earth and I knew these were the
types of guys I could hang out with. That’s what set them apart.” Senior Victor Iribe explains what drew him to the gentlemen of Phi Tau when he rushed over three years ago. “I just clicked with them,” Iribe said. “What attracted me were their traditions and strong alumni base. And they had good recommendation from the ladies.” Alvarado believes there is strength in the chapter. “They are very focused on the purpose of fraternity and are always looking for new ways to improve,” she added. The members of Phi Tau have maintained excellent relationships with campus personnel and the community. In 2008, the fraternity raised over $3,500 for CSUF’s philanthropy Camp Titan. In the fall semester, they hosted their annual Monte Carlo Night. Members of the Greek community along with community representatives, alumni and family participated in dinner, non-alcoholic drinks, dessert, gaming, raffles and a silent auction. They raised over $6,000, and donated the proceeds to their national philanthropy, The Painted Turtle Camp, a camp for critically-ill children. With their 50th anniversary quickly approaching, Alvarado sees a solid future ahead for the Phi Taus.
Members of Phi Kappa Tau, the oldest fraternity in the county, gather around the Barn, which was originally built in the 1950s.
“They are great role models within the Greek community,” she said. “I only see them getting stronger and growing as respected leaders. With
their great alumni support, they will absolutely continue to grow.” The men of Phi Kappa Tau look forward to the upcoming years. They
are currently in the midst of planning their spring recruitment and are greatly anticipating their many social and philanthropic events
Photo By Nick marley/Daily Titan Photo Editor
planned for the upcoming semester, including mixers, their 50th anniversary, formal, bachelor auction and a jog-a-thon.
Students get acquainted with recreation center By Michael Arellano
Daily Titan Staff Writer news@dailytitan.com
Cal State Fullerton students learned how to throw a punch, move their hips and battle with swords Wednesday night at the Recreation Center’s "Spring Into Action" event. The center offered food and prizes to students who participated in one of the free instructional classes being held at the event. With activities ranging from cycling to medieval sword fighting and dancing, the center offered a taste of the variety of classes available to CSUF students. Alain Bourgault, the group exercise and rock wall coordinator for the center, organized the event so the center could promote their instructional classes. “The class fees are really low,” said Bourgault. “And have top-quality instructors … that have a specific skill-set to operate these classes.” The classes are offered twice a week for a six-week period and cost up to $34 for students, averaging about $3 a class. “Anywhere else you’d be paying $150 a month,” said David Echanique, the No-Gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instructor. “Especially for the level of instruction being given.” Echanique, a 24-year-old junior studying political science, has been practicing this type of jiu-jitsu since he was 14 years old, winning
numerous challenges and championships. In addition to his fighting experience, he has been a trainer at the CSW Training Center in Fullerton, which has trained several fighters who are now in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), said Echanique. Bourgualt said that the center drew money from its budget to attract in a crowd for the event. The center offered free healthy foods and activity-orientated prizes to all who attended one of the free classes. With their spread of bananas, Clif Bars, carrots and bottled waters, the center was able to draw in many people and provide incentives for them to join a class. CSUF alumna and Bourgault’s assistant Emma Garton said that the flow of this semester’s event is a lot better than those in the past. Having the basketball court open for their use helped them control the flow of students and created the opportunity for people to drop in and experience all the event had to offer, Garton said. As the giant scoreboard flashed to 6:30 p.m., the first round of classes were let out, flooding the court with hungry students waving little red tickets in order to exchange them for the food and prizes they had been promised. Will Pu, a 20-year-old sophomore studying biology, was one of the students who participated in the classes offered by the center. Pu regularly
photo By Michael arellano/Daily Titan Staff Writer CSUF students are taught sparring techniques during a Muay Thai kickboxing class, offered free by the Titan Recreation Center at its Spring Into Action event.
works out at the center, but has never taken a class there. Wanting a rigorous exercise with a purpose, Pu joined in on the Muay Thai kickboxing class. While there, he was
surprised at the speed at which the instructor was teaching the class. “We were actually learning techniques and combos,” said Pu. “It was more fighting skills than just
exercise.” Pu was more than impressed with the class and said that the price that he would pay for it is well worth the instruction.
The Recreation Center has free membership for all students and also offers free drop-in fitness classes, pool and rock wall access and equipment checkout, said Bourgault.
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Kids These Days
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A lesson to learn from Toyota By this point, you no doubt have heard about the hards are starting to rethink their loyalties. So, what public beating Toyota is taking regarding the massive can Toyota do to fix this situation? recall of its popular Prius hybrid cars, and all other Blame drivers for not using its product correctly cars with faulty acceleration pedals and floor mats. like they have done in the past? Well, Toyota learned After much pressure from Congress, several auto- that lesson when oil sludge would build up in several mobile safety groups and the North American Toyota models in 2002 and Toyota blamed the drivers for offices, the company decided to recall upwards of 5.3 not getting the recommended oil changes. This only million vehicles (so far) to replace the faulty pedals. caused a flurry of complaints and lawsuits. These pedals cause the affected cars to accelerate In 1989, when defects began to arise in early modout of control, potentially harming the driver, passen- el Lexuses, what did the company do? It went to cusgers and people in other vehicles on the road. Several tomers’ homes to retrieve the defective cars, gave the floor mats have also been recalled for getting stuck in owner a rental, and then returned the Lexus back to the acceleration pedal, the house, repaired and causing the same unall for free. controlled acceleraIt seems Toyota has tion. lost its direction and So aside from the reputation, especially obvious, why is everyin terms of customer one making a big fuss service and producing a about this incident? quality product. Because Toyota has To get back on track known about these and to rebuild its image, faulty pedals since Toyota must do some 2008, when reports bold but simple things. first came in from sevOwn up to it’s mistakes, eral European counand repay its customers tries. Photo Courtesy MCT for any damages done. When asked why Toyota of Hollywood team leader Erick Garcia uses a hacksaw to Coming out of the they didn’t replace the shorten the gas pedal for several recalled models of Toyota cars. gate by saying it did not pedals in America with know there was a defecthe knowledge that tive product, when it they were faulty, the company responded it had not knew there was clear evidence against the company, realized until October that the pedals in cars made in was a terrible mistake. the U.S. used the same material as those in Europe. Toyota should have immediately apologized and However, both regions receive pedals made by the then quietly, but efficiently, recalled any cars prosame supplier. duced with the defective pedals or mats, while changSo while new models in Europe are being fixed, ing the cars on the production line. cars in America and Japan are still being produced If the “we didn’t know they were faulty in North with the faulty pedal. This all due to a lack of com- America” line is actually the truth, and not just a line, munication and accountability. then Toyota needs to seriously rethink its companies For decades, Toyota has been a leader of the au- structure and communication methods. tomobile industry. Since its introduction into North Last but not least, anyone injured because of the America (met with harsh criticism), Toyota has taken defective product should have more than just their pride in its quality-over-quantity ideals that have car replaced, they should be fully compensated to made their Camry and Corolla models so popular. avoid any lawsuit. However with the expansion of the company, and What was once an industry leading company that the addition of the “alternative” Scion brand, as well set standards for all automobiles must now get back as “going green” with the Prius models, Toyota has in line and learn from its mistakes, and learn fast. Rebeen criticized for slowly abandoning the philosophy alistically, a lot of good people most likely lost their that made it so successful. jobs over this recall, and those that made the real misWith this recent chain of events, many Toyota die- takes most likely will not.
Can’t help Haiti? Think again by Gina Baxter
Daily Titan Staff Writer opinion@dailytitan.com
Everyone knows that Haiti is in deep trouble. It’s no secret that this tiny island in the Caribbean – the poorest nation in the western hemisphere – was just hit by one of the deadliest earthquakes in recent history. Celebrities from all over Los Angeles have come together over the past few of weeks to raise money for the victims of this natural disaster. So, what are you doing to help? I know. You’re in college. You have no money, you have textbooks to buy, and you have no time to devote to people who might as well be on Mars. You may not even know where Haiti is. Why should you care what happens to the people in Haiti, right? There’s no way you could help, even if you really wanted to. Think again. Cal State Fullerton’s Volunteer and Service Center, located in the TSU Underground, has been busy compiling a list of resources for students to get involved with helping Haiti. “Even though we have eight programs running already, our center knows that students want to do something,” said Assistant Coordinator Paul Saiedi. That’s why representatives from the Volunteer and Service Center have been handing out fact sheets and flyers on campus, urging students not to forget about helping Haiti. It’s easy to dismiss a catastrophe
when it’s not at home, but that doesn’t mean it’s the right thing to do. “I think it’s important to just raise awareness for what’s going on,” said freshman Diama Mbaye, a biology major. “Even if you can only donate a dollar, that dollar might help someone in Haiti who really needs it.” And more importantly, getting involved with global situations such as Haiti means that for once, students can make a difference. Put yourself in their shoes. That’s what Canaan Barber, a first-year political science major, did. “Too many people are thinking selfishly,” said Barber. “If I was in that situation and I really needed help, I’d want someone to do something for me.” Whether it’s giving old clothes or canned goods to a Red Cross Drive, or texting in a micro-donation of $5 or $10, anything can help. So why aren’t more students coming forward to help raise money for Haiti? Suzanne Hotchkin, a senior kinesiology major, admitted that she knew of only a few places to donate, and didn’t really know what organization she could give to in order to make sure her money was being put to good use. Many students on campus feel the same, which is why now is the best time to get informed. Go to CSUF’s Web site and log in to your student portal. The university has posted a list of places where students can call or go online to get more information about helping Haiti.
Photo Courtesy MCT Graffiti near the soccer stadium where immunization shots took place in Port-au-Prince.
Even if it means forgoing a cup of coffee, the bottom line is that students can make a difference if they take a few minutes to get informed. International organizations, such as the International Medical Fund or UNICEF, are begging for more help. Isn’t it time to finally act? So the next time you pull out your wallet, think about what that money is being used for. For someone in Haiti, it could mean the difference between a new life or just another day without food.
“Observing teen culture so you don’t have to”
Babes in Disneyland eleven.” Everything is a contest for attention within the teen community. I bet I can yell the loudest. I bet I can flash the camera on Splash Mountain. I bet I can make children cry by pulling off Goofy’s head (not that Goofy wouldn’t appreciate it. I hear it’s sweltering inside of those charac-
Disney movies are, for the most part, about morality through examopinion@dailytitan.com ple – doing the right thing for the sake of doing the right thing. Instead Ah, the magical world of Disneyof jabbing a 6-year-old in the nose land: $12 balloons, gooey churros, with your boney elbow to cut in themed trash cans and gaggles of front of him, why not do the Disney teenagers squawking like magpies on thing and let him pass? crack. Nothing ruins an afternoon at Of course, doing the “Disney the happiest place on earth quite like thing” isn’t applicable to all moral a herd of 15 year-olds dilemmas. If you get trying to out-loud your Coke products each other as they for free because you race to Space Mounsigned a no-contest tain, knocking over contract promising toddlers and swearnot to sell any coming like sailors. peting brand of soda, What is it about don’t do the “Disney this particular breed thing” and charge of adolescent that an outrageously inmakes them so oblivflated price. Simba ious to their surwould bow his head roundings? in shame. Disneyland is And teens can’t CRAWLING with pretend that their paryoung’uns and their ents deprived them of parents, and they such moral lessons didn’t take out a at home, because I second mortgage have yet to find an on their house for American family who tickets so that they doesn’t have at least could listen to you a small collection of say “f***” every other Disney essentials. I’m word while they wait not asking you to own in line for Dumbo. “Homeward Bound Would you kick in II: Lost in San Franthe door of a nursery cisco,” but I would and shout obscenities expect “The Little at wide-eyed children Mermaid” at bare as they make macarominimum. ni art? No. So why is There’s no excuse this happening at the for ignoring the outmost G-rated place side world in favor on the planet? of impressing your The problem is, super-cool buddies. most teens have no Even though most idea they’re doing it. teens would faint at When in large numthe mention, the unibers, they tend to be Photo By Skylar Smith/Daily Titan Opinion Editor verse does not revolve paying too close at- Danielle Flint (Left) at a Disneyland entrance turnstile and handstamp around their small tention to who can station with cast member Sarah Wong from West Covina (Right). social circles. Other steal the most attenpeople exist, and tion at once. ter costumes). though they tolerate you crowding Side note – screaming “penis” on It’s hard to go anywhere in the sample booths at Costco while your Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride doesn’t make park without running into a pack mom grabs the Capri Sun, I bet you the coolest guy in the park, it of distracted teenagers wearing ex- none of them are particularly happy just makes the mother in the car pensive sweatshirts (because Invader to see you after they’ve paid $200 or behind you want to flick you in the Zim/Jack Skellington/Twilight is SO more for a day of family fun. ear.Saying something louder doesn’t non-conformist) and cackling agoMy advice? make the things you say more inter- nizingly at their own shenanigans. Turn it down a notch during your esting – just louder. Laughing harder Didn’t these juveniles see the mov- visit to the magic kingdom. doesn’t make the joke you heard fun- ies that inspired the rides they now Save your “I bet I can hit the top nier – but it does suck when your ex- deface? (Except for “High School of his head with a loogie” tournaaggerated guffaw debris hit me in the Musical.” There is nothing to be ment for home, where your cries of back of the neck. learned from that film, other than to victory will not invade upon virgin I don’t think I would be exagger- never EVER make another one.) ears and deflated wallets. ating if I estimated that the average teenage internal speaker “goes to by Danielle Flint
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Hockey cannot handle 49ers’ aggressive attack Titans fail to come out with a win in their last road game of the season
LBSU sophomore right-wing Robbie Zdjelar put the puck past Cal State Fullerton sophomore goalie Brandon Heethuis with a backhanded shot on a rebound in front of the net. A few moments later, CSUF junior defenseman Andrew Hodge batted the puck off the goal line as it was about to trickle into the net after a shot. The Titans held strong and finished the period trailing 1-0. “Their goalie is negotiable,” said Assistant Coach Larry Holmes. “We need to take more shots.” Judging how the second period turned out, Holmes was right. Drastically different from the first period, the second period contained seven goals. Unfortunately, every time the Titans scored, the 49ers would strike
back to regain their lead. Titan senior center Chris Houlihan Titan junior forward Tyler Olson scored on the power play with a low scored the first goal of the period slap shot that found its way past the with a shot that flew past LBSU ju- goalie’s pads. nior goalie Ricky St. Louis, right beBut it only took a minute for the By Brian ZBysenski tween his arm and the goal post. 49ers to take another lead at 3-2, Daily Titan Staff Writer Less than four minutes later, when LBSU’s Sean Hoang received a sports@dailytitan.com LBSU struck again. nice pass from behind the Titan net While on and immediTitan Ice Hockey lost their fourth the power play, ately put it past straight game in an 8-5 loss Saturday with Titan Heethuis. at Glacial Gardens arena. junior defenAbout two After two upsetting losses to seman Kyle minutes later, Northern Arizona University last Levindofske Houlihan weekend, the Titans couldn’t resitting in the scored another bound against the Long Beach State penalty box power play goal 49ers. This was their second loss for for a tripping the Titans – Daniel Jacob for the Titans in its third contest with penalty, 49er when he took a Freshman forward them this season. junior center wrist shot that After some close calls for both Brad Roberts went between teams during the first period, LBSU shot the puck 49ers goaltenwas the only one to put in a goal. up high and hit the roof of the net. der’s arm and leg. With 2:26 to go in the period, CSUF tied the game again when Again, only 40 seconds later the 49ers regained their lead at 4-3. As the fast-paced second period was winding down, Titan freshman defenseman Payne Sauer made a quick stop in front of the opposing net, tricking the 49er defenseman to keep moving. Sauer made a quick shot on goal and the puck barely trickled over the goal line as the buzzer sounded. The game was tied once again, at the end of the second period. “In the third period, we’ve got to play the same way we did in the second period,” said Titan back-up goalie, Greg Lewis. The Titans went into the locker room with all the momentum on their side, but was it enough to send the 49ers packing? “You can only give them the lead so many times when they’re playing very aggressive,” Titan freshman forward Daniel Jacob said. However, the 49ers held their composure and scored four straight goals. Truly devastaing to CSUF Sophomore goaltender Brandon Heethuis squats in front of the net to fend off one of the many shot attempts from Long Beach St ate.
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Titan Spotlight: Jasmine Scott
fans, but the Titans weren’t out for the count just yet. CSUF got one with a little more than two minutes remaining when Titan senior defenseman Cyrus Raagas was awarded a penalty shot when he was brought down on a breakaway. While he skated toward the net, Raagas faked the goalie at the last second, and as the goalie went to his knees, slipped the puck underneath
him. Unfortunately, it was not enough and the LBSU 49ers held back the persistent Titan team. The final score was 8-5 in favor of the 49ers and CSUF was baffled once again. The Titans’ last game of the season will be held Saturday, Feb. 20, again against LBSU, at 9:30 p.m. at the Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario.
Women’s Tennis falls to Hawai’i By cesar gonZaleZ
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By simon liang
Daily Titan Sports Editor sports@dailytitan.com
photo By lucio villa/For the Daily titan Senior guard Jasmine Scott scans the Long Beach State defense for a good shot.
photos By Dave munoZ/For the Daily titan Senior center Chris Houlihan battles with a Long Beach State player during a faceoff.
Senior guard Jasmine Scott entered the Titan record books by recording only the fourth triple-double in the history of women’s basketball at Cal State Fullerton. Her 11 points, 16 rebounds and 11 assists led the Lady Titans to a 76-67 victory against Long Beach State. “It came as a shock to me,” Scott said. “It’s a huge honor to be the fourth person in school history to actually have a triple-double. I feel very fortunate.” Prior to playing LBSU, she had been stepping up her play, averaging 22 points and nine rebounds in two games against Seattle University and UC Irvine. “I don’t think it’s the luck of the draw, these are my last games as a Titan,” Scott said. “I want to leave a mark on the program.” Scott, a fourth-year player for the Titans, was originally a walk-on her freshman year. This year, she has bumped up her averages to 11.7 points and 31.2 minutes a game while starting all 23 games for the Lady Titans. After making CSUF history, Scott offered some encouraging words. “We all have standards and I’m trying to set the bar high that regardless how tall or fast you’re, you can be that person and make history by just giving it your all and doing your best everyday,” Scott said.
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The Cal State Fullerton women’s tennis team suffered a tough 6-1 home loss to the visiting Rainbow Wahine of the University of Hawai’i. The Titans lost all three doubles matches. Freshman Tiffani Mai and freshman Monica Rodriguez lost 2-8 to Rainbow Wahine freshman Katarina Poljakova and sophomore Barbara Pinterova. CSUF freshman Malorie dela Cruz and junior Erin Wiesener were also defeated 8-3 by Rainbow Wahine’s junior Natasha Zorec and sophomore Algae Van den Bergh. In the last doubles match, CSUF senior Jerusha Cruz and junior Karina Akhmedova lost 8-7 to sophomore Alyssa Nafarrete and freshman Allison Gobel. In the singles matches, Rodriguez lost her match to Pinterova in straight sets 6-0, 6-0. Dela Cruz had a tough loss to Rainbow Wahine’s Van den Bergh in straight sets 7-5, 5-7 and lost the tiebreaker 10-5. Wiesener lost her match to Nafarrete 6-4, 6-2. Cruz battled hard but lost her match 6-3, 6-3 to Gobel. Akhmedova lost her singles match 4-6, 6-3 and 10-4 in the tiebreaker. However, in the first court, Mai battled it out against Poljakova and successfully beat her in straight sets 7-6, 7-6. Mai won the first set with ease, but the match came down to the second set when Mai was up 3-0 but
photo By Dave munoZ/For the Daily titan Freshman Monica Rodriguez tries to rally against Hawai’i in a doubles match.
gave up two straight points to Poljakova. A few points later, Mai was down in the second set 6-5. Mai came back to win the next two points and win her match for the Titans. “It was a great match because she had a weak backhand, so I decided to attack it and I was able to step into my shots to keep her from coming with her strong forehand,” said Mai after her match. “All of our matches were close, it is during crunch time when the points matter the most and it just didn’t fall through,” said Jaycee Cruz after her tough loss. Cruz also added that Titan Head Coach Bill Reynolds told them they need to support each other and to come out and play hard against Cal State University Northridge. “The top three girls on our team are Monica, Tiffany and Malorie and
we just need to get them to believe in themselves,” said Reynolds after the matches. “Getting experience on the court is key for us,” Reynolds said, adding that they want to catch Northridge off guard since he knows their a new team. The team is optimistic that the experience they are gaining now will benefit them in growing individually and as a team. The Titans look to attack the net against the Matadors of CSUN in Fullerton Tuesday at 2 p.m.
Women’s Tennis upcoming schedule 2/9/10 2 p.m. cal state northridge 2/12/10 1:30 p.m. chapman 2/19/10 1:30 p.m. cal poly 3/9/10 2 p.m. uc irvine (All games in Fullerton)
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Titans sweep Beach, lose to Riverside After gutting it out against the LBSU, men’s basketball loses to UCR By simon liang
Daily Titan Sports Editor sports@dailytitan.com
Coming off an emotional overtime victory against Long Beach State Thursday, the Titans did not play with that same fire against UC Riverside Saturday night at Titan Gym. “I was worried about this game,” said Titan Head Coach Bob Burton. “Riverside played great, they had a
great game plan and they played great defense on us.” The Cal State Fullerton men’s basketball team dropped a 76-59 decision to the Highlanders – the last place team in the Big West Conference – in a game where they never had the lead. Senior guard Aaron Thompson had a team-high 16 points and eight rebounds. Redshirt junior center Bryce Webster and sophomore guard Jacques Streeter pitched in 11 and 13 points, respectively. The Titans had no answer for UCR junior forward Kyle Austin, who already outscored two teams
in a half by himself this season and Normally a good rebounding nearly outscored the Titans with 21 team – second in the Big West – the first half points. Titans were outrebounded 39-24 No matter who was guarding and allowed 12 offensive rebounds. him, he dominated the entire game “I hope our guys take a good hard from start to finish, ending the game look in the mirror and understand with a career-high 35 points and 11 how hard we have to work to win,” rebounds. said Burton. “Austin carried them (UCR) on Two nights earlier, Thompson led his back. They deserve all the credit,” the Titans with his spectacular play. Burton said. “We were outcoached His 10 points in overtime was and outplayed in every phase of the the reason why the CSUF swept the game.” season series against LBSU with an The more energetic Highlanders 81-75 victory at Walter Pyramid in jumped out of the gate with a 6-0 front of a raucous crowd of 4,806. lead. “We showed a lot of resiliency “We didn’t have that focus or to lose the lead the way we did and drive in the beginning of the game then come back and play so well in to come out and overtime,” Burplay basketball,” ton said. “Both Streeter said. teams played The rest of the hard and both first period would were exhausted at drag on in the the end. It was a slow tempo that great win for us.” the Highlanders In overtime, preferred and it Thompson put – Bob Burton on a show, as he put the Titans in Titan Head Coach a funk. carried the TiUCR was simtans’ on his back ply more active, by knocking and it gave them a 36-27 halftime down two three-pointers and four lead over CSUF. free throws. In the second half it was more of “We’ve been in two overtime the same for CSUF. games this year already and we won The Titans tried to fight back both, it’s just something we’re used but could not knock down any free to, we’ve been here before,” Thompthrows consistently and were with- son said. “We played Long Beach alout a single field goal in the last 6:39 ready and we knew we could win, we just had to stick to our defense.” of the game. He ended the game with 23 They cut the lead down to three with 15:08 left in the game but that points, eight rebounds and three blocks. was the closest they would ever get. Thompson was a perfect 8-of-8 “This is just another lesson for us, we can’t come out flat,” Thompson from the field, including 3-of-3 from said. “We have to play hard and ex- behind the arc, which increased his three-point shooting to 52.3 percent ecute the game plan.” The Titans were a step slow in ev- for the season – good for sixth in the nation. ery facet of the game. The Titans overcame 25 turnovers Missed free throws and lack of rebounding were the reason why they by shooting 50 percent from the field. could never cut the lead down. “We never had anything like that CSUF shot an uncharacteristic 56.7 percent from the charity stripe, (turnovers), the way we play is so a far cry from being the No. 1 free fast, and with this tempo you’re gothrow shooting team in the confer- ing to have turnovers,” Burton said. “I was worried about the turnovers ence before the start of the game.
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Senior guard Aaron Thompson attempts to block a 49ers’ jump shot in the second half.
photos By chad uemera/For the Daily Titan Sophomore guard Jacques Streeter drives to the hoop against a Long Beach State player.
at the end of the game, which let them back into it.” CSUF committed the first seven turnovers of the game but ended the first half on a 14-1 run courtesy of back-to-back three-pointers by Streeter and junior guard Devon Peltier. They were able to have their way with LBSU at the end of the first half because of key defensive plays, holding the 49ers to 32.3 percent shooting. The Titans led 36-24 at the half but the 49ers came out of the locker room looking like a completely different team and clawed their way back with a run of their own. A 49er layup with 8:02 left tied the game at 50-50. The seesaw battle between the two teams momentarily stopped when the Titans scored five unanswered
points with 2:50 left to play. However, missed free throws and turnovers at the end of regulation led to a 7-0 run by LBSU to tie the game at 64-64. LBSU sophomore guard Casper Ware’s jump shot with two seconds remaining was off the mark. Ware – who led the 49ers with 20 points and gave the Titans’ trouble the entire game – was wincing in pain after regulation and was out for the first two minutes of the extra period, which allowed CSUF to take advantage. “We really had control of the game at the end and let them right back in it with the turnovers and I thought in overtime our guys really stepped up,” Burton said. In overtime, a three-pointer by Thompson with 1:11 left put the game out of reach, 76-69.
Who Dat?! Super Bowl champs By james Gobee
Daily Titan Staff Writer sports@dailytitan.com
Last night, the New Orleans Saints defeated the Indianapolis Colts and won their first Super Bowl championship making franchise history in Miami at Sun Life Stadium. Professional analysts and regular football fans alike anticipated it to be an outstanding game, and the two teams did not did not disappoint. When the game began, it seemed that throughout a slow first quarter, that the Colts were going to steal with the game. The Colts had the first score with a field goal eight minutes into the game. At the end of the first quarter, Colts quarterback Peyton Manning threw for a touchdown to wide receiver Pierre Garcon that put them up 10-0. The Saints altered the course of the game by taking control of the second quarter. In the tenth minute of the second
quarter, Saints kicker Garrett Hartley put his team on the board with a 46-yard field goal. With five seconds left in the half, Hartley nailed a 44-yard field goal tacking another three points on the scoreboard. The Saints ran 26 offensive plays to the mere six that the Colts operated. At the end of the second quarter, it appeared that the Saints seemed to have picked up their game and were just off to a slow start. The Saints lined up to kick off to the Colts at the beginning of the second half. The kickoff turned out to be a surprise onside kick that was recovered by the Saints. That was the first pre-fourth quarter onside kick in the history of all Super Bowls. Six plays later, the Saints were able to take the lead with a 16-yard touchdown by quarterback Drew Brees to running back Pierre Thomas. Beginning third quarter, the scoreboard read 13-10, after Hart-
ley’s extra point. A touchdown by Colts running back Joseph Addai, added an extra point to the score, and a field goal by New Orleans left the Saints trailing 17-16. As the fourth quarter began, the Colts drove the field and on fourth and two, a Manning pass to wide receiver Reggie Wayne for a 14-yard gain to the Saints 36-yard line. An ineffective three downs forced the Colts to set up for a 51-yard field goal. The kick by Stover was no good, so it left the Colts up by only one point. The Saints took advantage and tight end Jeremy Shockey drove the ball back for a touchdown. After the touchdown the Saints attempted a two-point conversion that was ruled incomplete but Head Coach Sean Payton challenged the call. The ruling was overturned and the Saints were granted the two points, leaving the Colts trailing by seven at 24-17. As the Colts began to charge the
field to gain possible momentum, Manning threw the game’s only interception, which corner back Tracy Porter ran back for a touchdown. With Porter’s touchdown and another extra point by Hartley, the score was 31-17 in favor of the Saints. After the Colts got the ball back, theyran the kick off back to the 25yard line and continued to charge the field with a succession of no huddle plays and shotgun formations. The Colts brought the ball all the way down to the New Orleans threeyard line. As Manning tried to score another touchdown – the Saints with a poorly rated defense – managed to stop the Colts from scoring yet another touchdown. Fourth and goal at the Saints’ fiveyard-line, Manning threw his last throw of the game that was ruled incomplete. Brees was named the game’s Most Valuable Player as he completed 32of-39 passes for 288 yards and a pair of touchdowns with no interceptions for the Super Bowl victory.
photo courtesy mct Saints’ quarterback Drew Brees hands the ball off to running back Reggie Bush.