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DTSHORTHAND Is California Governable?

Cal State Fullerton will be hosting a series of public lectures and discussions on the crisis surrounding the state government from Sept. 14-17 in observance of the Sept. 17 anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution.

Elected officials, political scientists and journalists across the political spectrum will be participating in the week’s events.

The first lecture, “Is Government the Problem?” will be Monday at 10 a.m. in the Titan Theatre and covers governments role in creating today’s problems.

More events will be held throughout the week all across campus.

To see the whole schedule go to the Constition Day Web site at www.fullerton.edu/constitutionday.com.

The lectures are free. To reserve a seat for any of the programs, contact Heather Morales at hmorales@fullerton.edu

State of the Students Associated Students President Juliana Santos will be addressing the student body in the State of the Student forum today in the Becker Amphitheatre from noon to 1 p.m. Santos will tackle major issues on campus such as furloughs, student fee increases, class availability, summer session and enrollment, according to ASI Executive Vice President Joseph Lopez.

“This executive board’s number one priority is to keep the lines of communication open between ASI and all CSUF students,” Santos said.

Today, Santos will make an uninterrupted speech for 15 minutes covering the broad concerns of students before opening the floor for students to ask her questions.

Infrared targets parking offenders

By Damon Lowney

Daily Titan Assistant News Editor news@dailytitan.com

Students with five or more delinquent parking tickets: beware of the immobilizing parking boot! Cal State Fullerton’s Parking and Transportation Services have a faster and more efficient method to track down students with multiple unpaid tickets.

The Mobile Plate Hunter-900 license plate readers (MPH-900) were purchased for approximately $28,000 each by the university in June 2008 to make the identification of repeat parking offenders more efficient, Joe Ferrer, the director of Parking and Transportation Services, and John Orr, the field supervisor for Parking, stated in an e-mail interview. The two methods previously used by parking officers were deemed inefficient, they said.

The MPH-900 is comprised of two infrared cameras mounted on the sides of the vehicle, which is then connected to a computer in the interior, Ferrer and Orr said.

The cameras scan license plates and then run their numbers through a “hot list” of plate numbers that have five or more delinquent parking tickets. If the plate numbers have surpassed the limit of four tickets, parking officers slip parking boots on the cars’ tires, immobilizing them until the parking tickets are paid, they said.

The technology used in the MPH900 was originally designed to sort

mail, said Nate Maloney, a spokesman for manufacturer ELSAG of North America, in the Orange County Register.

Parking officers used to be limited to using a hand-held computer called RECON that contained a list of license plate numbers that have collected five or more unpaid parking violations. The officer types in the license plate number and RECON runs that number against the list, looking for any matches, Ferrer and Orr said. Officers also check license plates manually with a list on paper if RECON isn’t available, they said.

The parking situation at CSUF is complicated, appearing in the Daily Titan multiple times each semester.

Jasmine Villegas, a senior psychology major, said she drives to school and parks on campus, but regardless of her situation she said that parking tickets can be a good thing and agrees with the parking officers’ use of the MPH-900.

“We are putting more money to use now,” Villegas said about the university’s purchase of the MPH900. “But it would help us in the long-run because we need money.”

CSUF makes millions of dollars off of parking tickets.

“Last year, approximately $1.2 million was collected in parking violation penalties,” said Ferrer and Orr. “About 38,600 parking tickets were issued for the 2008-09 fiscal year; however, approximately 20 percent, or about 7,720 tickets, were canceled.”

By Ron fu/Daily Titan Staff Photographer Parking Officer Andrew Wood with the Mobile Plate Hunter–900 and a booted car at the Fullerton Arboretum on Wednesday, Sept.

9. Although this car was not caught by the device, the system has made his job easier.

The money doesn’t end up in any random place, though. In addition to funding the construction of new parking structures, “parking violation penalties are used to fund alternative transportation programs such as the University Pass Program, subsidized Metro-link rail passes, the campus’ monthly free bicycle tuneups, and financial subsidies for employees who walk, cycle, or carpool as an alternative commute mode to campus,” they said.

The primary goal of CSUF’s Parking and Transportation Services isn’t

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dent Milton Gordon for standing by us and allowing this major to be recognized,” Max said.

Athletic Training students must complete a minimum of 123 units to fulfill general education requirements, athletic training foundation and athletic training core. On top of that, the students are expected to do a clinical rotation with an accredited clinical instructor (ACI) for one of the teams at CSUF, one team for five semesters.

Senior Hiro Oda, a student in the program, said that the program is definitely time consuming. “Last semester, I only had one day off,” said Oda. However, he added that the experience and memories that were gained from the program were what make it worth while.

Last semester, Oda was assigned to the baseball team as athletic trainer, and he said that he enjoyed building friendships with players and coaches.

He followed them for every pitch of the season as they paved their way for a trip to Omaha in the NCAA College World Series. The team was not successful, but fortunately for Oda, none of his friends on the team were injured in the process.

Oda, in his final semester with the program, will spend this semester guiding new members of the A.T. program in the right direction.

Many of these students take the extra step and move on to medical school and further their medical training. These are not your average students here; they are an elite group of individuals that really prove how much they deserve to be professional athletic trainers, said Dr. Kersey of his athletic training students.

By Ron Fu/Daily Titan Staff Photographer Tom Klammer, former dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, is applauded by well-wishers at the Fullerton Arboretum Pavilion on Wednesday, Sept. 9. Klammer retired over the summer after serving at Cal State Fullerton for 38 years.

Did you miss Obama’s speech yesterday?

President Obama gave a speech about health care last night to a joint session of Congress. The Daily Titan provides a mash-up of highlights from the address “When I spoke here last winter, this nation was facing the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression. We were losing an average of 700,000 jobs per month. Credit was frozen. And our financial system was on the verge of collapse.”

“But thanks to the bold and decisive action we have taken since January, I can stand here with confidence and

say that we have pulled this economy back from the brink.”

“But we did not come here just to clean up crises.

We came to build a future. So tonight, I return to speak to all of you about an issue that is central to that future – and that is the issue of health care.”

“I am not the first president to take up this cause, but I am determined to be the last. It has now been nearly a century since Theodore Roosevelt first called for health care reform.”

“We are the only advanced democracy on Earth – the only wealthy nation – that allows such hardships See OBAMA, Page 2

For the full video of people interviewed in this story, go to www.dailytitan.com/2009/mail

CSUF’s new degree in Athletic Training news@dailytitan.com

The Student Recreation Center will be having their first CPR and First Aid training session tomorrow from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Participants will be able to learn to recognize and respond to a variety of emergencies.

The course is aimed at helping students build job skills or simply to learn how to handle someone in an emergency. It will include initial assessment of victims, emergency scene management and safety and protection from blood-borne pathogens.

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the university’s purchase and use of the MPH-900, but he believes the school should be spending money elsewhere.

“Maybe they should spend more money on stuff that can benefit the students, so that we can have our classes, rather than new, great technology,” he said. “Focus on that first, and then worry about parking.”

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to collect revenue from tickets, but to be “a side effect of enforcement,” said Ferrer and Orr. Lacey Evans, a third -year nursing major, disagrees.

“I think they’re looking for things to give us tickets for,” Evans said.

“I think we pay enough as it is, so I think its kinda dumb that they come after us.” She did say, though, that if people aren’t obeying the rules, then they should be punished by being issued parking tickets.

Craig Montgomery, a senior music major, said that he doesn’t mind

The Kinesiology Department in the College of Health and Human Development is offering a new degree in Athletic Training in order to keep the program, which has been around since 1978, accredited.

Prior to the addition of the new degree, students could complete required course work but their degree would be in “Kinesiology,” now the degree will be in “Athletic Training.”

The reason for this major being added is to not only keep the school’s accreditation but also to allow students to become certified athletic trainers. Otherwise, the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs would withdraw certification from Cal State Fullerton, according to Dr. Robert Kersey, director of Athletic Training Education.

There is no additional cost to the school for the Athletic Training Education Program (ATEP). It is an overall issue of staying certified and converting the program to become a major on its own.

Head Athletic Trainer Julie Max has been in the program for nearly 30 years and is in charge of the medical care for the student athletes who are in any of the 17 sports on campus, as well as overseeing the student athletic trainers in their clinical education here at CSUF. Max said she is very proud to be a part of CSUF because the program and students involved have really set the example for other universities across the country.

“We have to thank the administration of Kinesiology and our Presi-

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IN OTHER NEWS INTERNATIONAL

September 10, 2009

Exhibit to reward student artists

NY Times reporter freed before Afghan raid KABUL (MCT) - British commandos on Wednesday freed a New York Times reporter who had been taken captive by insurgents, but the reporter’s Afghan interpreter and a British soldier died in the pre-dawn raid, NATO officials and the interpreter’s family said.

Reporter Stephen Farrell and interpreter Sultan Munadi were taken captive last Friday as they interviewed villagers in Kunduz province in the aftermath of a NATO airstrike that caused dozens of deaths in the area.

On Tuesday night, hours before the raid, Munadi called home to Kabul, family members told McClatchy Newspapers. He said he was OK and that he thought that he and Farrell would be released in several days, according to interviews Wednesday with family members, who said he had called around 10:30 p.m. Tuesday.

The newspaper reported that Munadi died as he tried to flee the compound.

NATIONAL

West Virginia saves money with climate bill

CHARLESTON (MCT) -- Energy-efficiency provisions of the climate change bill working its way through Congress could save the average West Virginia household $237 per year and create 1,900 new jobs statewide by 2020, according to a report issued Wednesday.These provisions also would prevent 6 million metric tons of global warming emissions, the equivalent of removing 1 million cars from the road for a year.

“When compared to traditional generation sources, energy efficiency is the least-cost energy resource available today. Moreover, it offers the potential to create new jobs, support economic growth at both the national and state level, and reduce carbon dioxide emissions,” the report said.

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Duvall resigns office after exposed scandal SACRAMENTO – Orange County Assemblyman Mike Duvall, R-Yorba Linda, resigned from office after being caught on tape bragging about affairs with two Sacramento lobbyists, one of whom is 18 years his junior.

Apparently Duvall, who is married and has two children, did not know that his microphone was live while discussing intimate details of an affair with a colleague at a California state committee hearing. He described intimate details such as, “she wears little eye-patch underwear,” and “I am getting into spanking her. Yeah I like it ...”

Yesterday he released a statement explaining his resignation.

“I am deeply saddened that my inappropriate comments have become a major distraction for my colleagues in the Assembly, who are working hard on the very serious problems facing our state. I have come to the conclusion that it would not be fair to my family, my constituents or to my friends on both sides of the aisle to remain in office. Therefore, I have decided to resign my office, effective immediately, so that the Assembly can get back to work.”

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Photos By Shruti Patel/Daily Titan Photo Editor (Left) Raj Ramnani, a student assistant in information technology, tries to depict the serenity in the middle of constant stresses in his photography, which is on display at the Art 4 health exhibit at the Health Center here on campus. (Right) Patrick Nguyen, a CSUF senior majoring in graphic design, made a water-based oil, acrylic, chalk and charcoal painting titled, ‘Reverse Psychology’, which is a depiction of his feelings after losing his grandmother to lung cancer. (Bottom) Adriana Magnolia Ruvalcaba, an American studies grad student, displays her work at the Health Center’s Art 4 Health exhibit, showing her views on what the United States is: a diverse place cultivated with inspiration and ideas.

By Gilbert Gutierrez III Daily Titan Staff Writer news@dailytitan.com

The Student Health and Counseling center is hosting its third annual “Art 4 Health” art exhibit and auction this Friday from 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., featuring art by Cal State Fullerton students and alumni.

This year’s theme of “Curative Creations” examines health for the artist and the audience, but for the first time the exhibit is geared toward raising enough money from the auction to award a student contestant a $200 scholarship.

There are five jurors who select the art to be displayed and decide which piece of art is the most expressive to win the scholarship. The alumni are also competing for an exhibit to showcase their artwork in the Titan Student Union.

Contestants were allowed to submit a maximum of three works of art last semester, and were put on

display at the beginning of the fall term. The works of art will remain on the walls for students to see until July 2010.

New to the exhibit this year will be alumni Eric Leonard Jones, who will paint live for the audience a portrait of himself as a 2-year-old.

The funding for the exhibit comes from the remaining funds from last year’s show, so everyone at the Health Center is thrilled that the show is

back for another year, saidAssociate Director Kathy J. Spofford. “It’s really great to see that students that come in for treatment take the time to see the art and read the artist’s description,” she said. Last year’s event drew out a crowd of 400 people, so Spofford hopes to see more at this year’s exhibit.

Two first-time contestants were student Bryson Lefmann and alumna Laura Lejuwann from the class of

‘88.

Raj Ramnani, a student assistant in information technology at the Health Center and one of the key players in the “Art 4 Health” committee, is a graduate student who also submitted two pieces of artwork into the exhibit this year.

His prized piece is named “Reflection Serene,” a photo that displays a peaceful setting of a bridge in Maui, Hawai’i.

The Health Center provides basic medical care for CSUF students that may be sick or injured, and is funded by student fees, said Executive Assistant Misti D. Osmialowski.

For services offered, there are either low-cost or no-cost options for CSUF students.

“The exposure to the students is our main priority,” said Osmialowski.

“This event is to help us stretch our hand out to the students and invite them into the Health and Counseling Center,” said Spofford.

New minor informs on Islamic studies

By Jamie Iglesias

Daily Titan Staff Writer news@dailytitan.com

The Cal State Fullerton Comparative Religion Department is now offering a minor in Islam studies.

The Islam minor will introduce students to the Islam religion and will provide students with knowledge about a variety of aspects of the religion.

It took two academic years for the program to be created, assistant professor Zakyi Ibrahim said. “I feel proud regardless of the timing. In fact, I do not think it is being introduced late at all; I am very glad that it has finally been approved and that students are given the opportunity to minor in Islamic studies,” Ibrahim added.

With all of the conflict that we have been exposed to from the media about Islam, these classes will be able to provide information about the reality of the religion.

“The courses are not designed specifically to address any perceived conflict between Islam and the West,” Ibrahim said. “They are created to provide unbiased knowledge about Islam, Muslims and their tradition, so that students will be able to decipher for themselves the role of Islam and Muslims in the world.”

Sara Richman, 22, a communications major, expressed that society is looking at the religion as combatant.

“They do not know the history of the religion; they do not know the true essence or the heart of it. By taking these courses, they will have factual information.”

Muslim students are hoping that the introduction of this minor will provide knowledge to students that

will allow them to have a realistic perspective of the religion.

“I hope that these classes will offer information about the religion’s history, and they will inform the media to play a big role in portraying the religion,” Richman said.

“In the ‘90s no one knew what the Islam religion was. The first idea that popped up was ‘Aladdin,’” Fahad Durvesh, 20, an accounting major said. He believes that students need to understand the Islam religion and that these courses will depict the reality of the religion.

“I know that by taking a course on any religion, any student stands a chance to improve his or her understanding of that religion significantly.

A minor in Islamic studies will certainly enhance students’ understanding of Islam and Muslims, and definitely increase their intellectual standing, which is my prime goal,” Ibrahim said.

Durvesh says that having this minor at CSUF is a great thing because of the diversity of the campus.

“People are able to wear their scarves and have beards. We are fortunate that in this school people are openminded.”

The course material will depend on the nature of the class and the class level.

“I generally like to use a combination of Muslim authors and Western-trained experts in Islam. This way students get both Muslim and Western perspectives on all issues,” Ibrahim said.

“With a M.A. and a Ph.D. in Islamic studies, and as a Muslim, I also draw upon my own intellectual and religious experiences that are hardly found in the textbooks.”

Durvesh hopes that students will learn from the Koran and will read

By Ron Fu/Daily Titan Staff Photographer (Left to right) Samia Albalawi, 25, Tahani Alelaiwi, 25, Yara Alqahtani, 19, Huda Karbouj, 30, and Danah Al-Remaih, 24 converse outside of Nutwood Cafe at College Park on Wednesday, Sept. 9. Albalawi is wearing a niqab while the others wear a hijab, both are a part of the Islamic faith.

about the prophet Mohammed.

“They accuse the prophet Mohammed, and many do not know what he said. People take it out of proportion. So many scholars of different religions have praised the prophet,” Durvesh said.

According to the comparative religion Web site, students are required to take 21 units for the minor. There are 12 required units and nine elective units that students must take.

“The minor does not focus on specific themes per se. Instead it is driven by specific goals that the department feels will enhance our students’ understanding and skills in Islamic studies,” Ibrahim said.

The Islam studies minor is the fourth minor being offered by the Comparative Religion Department.

Other minors include religion studies, Christian studies and Jewish studies.

OBAMA: President addresses Congress (From Page 1) for millions of its people. There are now more than thirty million American citizens who cannot get coverage.”

“One man from Illinois lost his coverage in the middle of chemotherapy because his insurer found that he hadn’t reported gallstones that he didn’t even know about. They delayed his treatment, and he died because of it.

Another woman from Texas was about to get a double mastectomy when her insurance company canceled her policy because she forgot

to declare a case of acne. By the time she had her insurance reinstated, her breast cancer more than doubled in size. That is heart-breaking, it is wrong, and no one should be treated that way in the United States of America.”

“Now is the season for action. Now is when we must bring the best ideas of both parties together, and show the American people that we can still do what we were sent here to do. Now is the time to deliver on health care.”

“The plan I’m announcing tonight would meet three basic goals: It will provide more security and stability to those who have health insurance. It

will provide insurance to those who don’t. And it will slow the growth of health care costs for our families, our businesses, and our government.

It’s a plan that asks everyone to take responsibility for meeting this challenge – not just government and insurance companies, but employers and individuals. And it’s a plan that incorporates ideas from Senators and Congressmen; from Democrats and Republicans – and yes, from some of my opponents in both the primary and general election.”

(These excerpts were compiled from the transcript provided by Telegraph.co.uk)

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Restaurant Week begins Sunday Orange County eateries offer discounts to attract new clientele

By Chanutel Riser

For the Daily Titan

features@dailytitan.com

PHOTO By John Wayne Maioriello /Daily Titan Staff Photographer Students linger behind Langsdorf Hall between classes. Should they need to contact the police, an emergency call box lies only a few feet away. Many more emergency boxes can be found around campus.

Pursuing campus safety

By Damon Lowney

Daily Titan Assistant News Editor features@dailytitan.com

It was early on a Saturday morning - past 2 a.m. - and my friends and I decided to walk home from a party.

As a few of my friends were saying goodbye to our hosts, I started to wander down the street to the sidewalk opposite the house.

The light from the streetlight behind me was fading as I walked further.

There was a group of strangers walking toward me, and I thought nothing of it as we engaged in some small talk.

About 15 seconds into the conversation, I looked away from my new acquaintances for a split second. Almost immediately, I felt a fist hit me square on the lip followed by another to the side of my head.

I stumbled backwards a few paces to put some distance between my assailants and myself before I realized that my back pocket had been relieved of my wallet.

All of this could have been easily avoided if I had known how to prepare and protect myself in a situation like this. It can happen to anybody.

So I decided to make something out of my experience, and I interviewed Cal State Fullerton Police Department’s Lt. Don Landers to get some tips on staying safe.

Lt. Landers has been a police officer for over 35 years, protecting people in the Fresno area and now at CSUF. He retired from the Tulare County Sheriff’s Department in Jan. 2008 before coming to CSUF in Aug. 2008, to serve as lieutenant for the campus police.

The theme throughout the interview was clear: “The best course of action is to avoid confrontations,” Lt. Landers said.

A good way to avoid becoming a victim of a crime is to evaluate the situation, identify risks and avoid them, said Lt. Landers.

“If you put yourself in

a position where you are an easy target, you will more likely become a victim,” he said.

Walking - especially between 10 p.m. and 4 a.m. - is the easiest way to become a victim, he said.

Ways to avoid confrontation include driving instead of walking or maybe just staying home for the night.

Don’t drink away from home unless there is a designated driver, which might mean calling a taxi, he said.

And if driving home isn’t an option, then make sure you can spend the night where you are staying.

“Avoiding confrontation works well because sometimes you become a victim of circumstance,” said Lt. Landers.

An individual has no control over some circumstances unless he or she avoids the confrontation in the first place.

But, as is often the case, people put themselves into complicated situations, so it is beneficial to know other ways to stay safe.

If confronted, look for assailants’ unique characteristics, said Lt. Landers.

Don’t let people see what you have, he explained as he ironically pulled his wallet out of one pocket and a wad of cash out of another.

Don’t keep everything in one place; spread money around, he said.

Keep in mind that criminals “are playing on your trust and good virtue,” Lt. Landers said.

Don’t be a pacifist. If confronted, you should defend yourself, he added.

CSUF student Daniel Lagunas takes this into account when he goes out.

“I do anything I can early to avoid drunk drivers,” Lagunas said sitting at the tables outside Langsdorf Hall.

H e also

doesn’t keep cash on him when he goes out and instead carries his debit card.

To stay out of trouble at CSUF, he said that students should try to enroll in day classes to avoid walking around campus at night.

Fellow student Roxana Contreras, who was sitting next to Lagunas, said there is safety in numbers.

“Try and be with someone. Don’t be by yourself,” she said.

Megan Klein, a freshman liberal studies major, said that she always has someone with her when she is out at night.

Klein, who lives in the dorms, said that she thinks CSUF is a safe school because it has a police department on campus and it offers escort services for students who don’t want to travel the campus alone.

When out at night, she said, “Be smart. Keep an eye out for things that don’t seem normal.”

Treat suspicious people with caution, she added.

Another way to protect yourself from crime is to know the crime statistics of the areas you will visit.

Lt. Landers pulled up Web sites that provide statistics on crime at CSUF. Colleges and universities are required by law to report crime statistics on their Web sites, he said.

The CSUF police Web site is http://police.fullerton.edu.

Crime statistics are posted for the CSUF main campus, its branch locations and property near them, including fraternities and sororities.

Lt. Landers also said that most city Web sites, such as the City of Fullerton’s, report crime statistics, although they are not required by law to do so.

The City of Fullerton’s Web site is http://www.ci.fullerton.ca.us. Crime statistics can be found in the police department’s section.

After I interviewed Lt. Landers, I realized that many of the safety tips are merely common sense that I ignored when I was out having a good time with my friends.

There is one thing he said that stuck with me after the interview that sums up his advice: “Be aware and care.”

Creme brulee, Cape Cod clam chowder, New York sirloin strip grilled topped with a creamy gorgonzola sauce, and garlic romano mashed potatoes are just a handful of the savory dishes being served during OC Restaurant Week.

If you ever wanted a three-course meal complete with an appetizer, entree and dessert for under $50, the OC Restaurant Association is making it possible by hosting the second OC Restaurant Week.

The event will be held through online reservations at restaurants throughout Orange County from Sept. 13-19.

Restaurants from all over the OC, from cities like Dana Point, Huntington Beach, Newport Beach, Irvine, Brea and Fullerton, are serving their best dishes at lower and more inviting prices.

The price range varies from one restaurant to the next. This is an event that many students at Cal State Fullerton were unaware of but seem interested in.

“I am a native Orange County, Brea resident, but I had never heard of OC Restaurant Week before,” said CSUF MBA student Aaron Flores.

This is a community event anyone can enjoy, said psychology student Ishmael Naylor.

“This is something students will take advantage of,” Naylor said.

“Who is going to pass up a good meal? As a college student, I’m tired of eating a quick satisfaction meal like Hot Pockets. Yes, get me a nice little steak meal for $20.”

Commonwealth Lounge and Summit House Restaurant are two restaurants in Fullerton offering three-course meals deals during OC Restaurant Week.

“I think it’s cool that they are lowering their prices,” Naylor said. “It’s always good to have an opportunity for the community to have the option of going out to get something

to eat without having to worry about breaking their pockets.”

Commonwealth Lounge is offering these meals for prices ranging from $20 to $30, while Summit House Restaurant is offering these meals for $40.

“Based on pricing, I don‘t know how much of a deal Commonwealth Lounge is giving, but it seems like a place I would be able to go with friends,” Flores said. “Summit House Restaurant seems more like a place I would go for dating, based on the pricing.”

In order to accept the OC Restaurant Week offers, customers must make online reservations; some restaurants allow customers t o

make reservations by phone.

CSUF Students have mixed emotions about making reservations online.

Jay Jefferson, a business student, said that Internet technology is convenient, but he would rather be able to walk into the restaurant without a reservation.

He said it should be an open promotion, and if people are able to walk in without a reservation, a wider range of people will take advantage of this opportunity.

Flores said that he has never made an online reservation and would rather speak to someone on the phone.

He added that when making an online reservation, you are limited to the choices that are laid out before you, but if you talk to someone on the phone, they can give you all of your options.

Naylor’s view on making online reservations differed greatly from both Jefferson’s and Flores’.

“People go online for everything else, why not go online to have a nice meal,” Naylor said. “This way I don’t have to wait on the phone listening to automated systems. It’s just better all the way around. I ordered pizza online the other day.”

There were differing opinions when CSUF students were asked if they felt that students would take advantage of the OC Restaurant Week specials.

Some students expressed that they may be hesitant to participate in OC Restaurant Week due to the high prices.

“Based on pricing and the listed restaurants

choices, these are not casual restaurants that your typical college student would go out to with friends,” Flores said. “Unless students are going on a date, I don’t think they will be taking advantage of these deals. I would say that these deals are more geared toward mature couples and/or average restaurant goers.”

Besides the discounted food, OC Restaurant Week is offering entertainment opportunities as well.

“Restaurant Week diners get 15 percent off tickets to see ‘Legally Blonde the Musical’ at the Orange County Performing Arts Center,” the OC Restaurant Week Web site reads.

For more information and a list of participating restaurants and menus for OC Restaurant Week, log onto www.orangecountyrestaurantweek. com.

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FEATURES

September 10, 2009

20 questions for Grammy Award-winning trumpeter society and identify it musically and bring those various elements together to create something that is meaningful and memorable in an effort to show how various cultures can come together.

6. You’re proud of this accomplishment, but why?

I’m proud of my children because I’ve been blessed to have very smart and creative kids with great personalities.

7. You want to be remembered for ...?

I want to be remembered for taking the time to smell the roses after Photo courtesy Mct having planted the seeds Jazz trumpeter Terence Blanchard records a song for his new album “Choices,” which came in areas that may have out in August. Blanchard is a three time Grammy Award-winner. been fruitful, but needed tending.

(MCT) – With more than 29 al2. The fictional character most 8. Of those who’ve come bebums to his credit, Terence Blanchard like you? fore, the most inspirational are? has established himself as one of the Fred Sanford, because my wife says Miles Davies, John Coltrane, Loumost influential jazz musicians and that I’m a junk collector, but I say I’m is Armstrong, Dizzy Gillespie, Clark film score composers of his genera- a collector of fine antiques.

Terry, Art Blakey, Herbie Hancock tion. Blanchard’s new album, “ChoicIn the midst of all of Fred’s tur- and Wayne Shorter. es,” was released in August. moil, he still finds a way to laugh.

9. The creative masterpiece you The cerebral, soulful, three-time 3. The greatest album, ever? wish bore your signature?

Grammy Award-winning trumpet Miles Davis’ “Porgy and Bess.” It “Live at the player and composer is about to go symbolizes everything that is great Plugged Nickel” on tour in South Korea and Brazil, about this country and what it means (Miles Davis). and will return to the States at the end to be an artist.

That album demof September, where the lucky people To see two great minds from onstrates what couramong us will be able to catch him in separate backgrounds. age truly is.

Austin, Chicago, Washington, D.C., Miles Davis and Gil Evans To be able to exand New York City. come together and create press oneself in such But before boarding that plane, something so beautiful and a unique manner he talks with 20 Questions about lasting is a strong testa- while going against how our turbulent, dynamic ment to how all of us can the grain of normalworld inspires his beautiful mucome together to create cy inspires me daily sic. a better environment for not to be afraid of 1. The latest book or movie the unknown. us and for our kids. that made you cry?

10. Your hidden Davis and Evans are the “Revolutionary Magic Johnson and Larry talents ...?

Road.”

I can be funny...

Bird of the jazz world, The thing making each other rise to and athletic. about that Hidden talents? the occasion. movie that That’s it!

4. “Star Trek” or “Star was so touchi n g Wars”?

11. The best piece was the inevitability of the calamity I have to pick “Star Wars” because of advice you actuof his life given his lack of faith in his of the great brass writing in the score ally followed? abilities and his chances to succeed.

Always speak the

by John Williams, not because of the The movie made me think of the fact that it is George Lucas’ film and truth to an audience.

Never speak above times when I doubted my own abili- he is producing the next movie I’m them or below them. ties, thus it made me understand the scoring.

These were profound importance of having conviction and 5. Your ideal brain food? believing in yourself — this is the What sustains me is how to take words given to me by seed to success. what happens in my world or in Art Blakey.

12. The best thing you ever bought, stole, or borrowed?

I would have to say my first trumpet.

The mere sight of it excited me in a way that has never left me.

in the public eye, but have a meaningful place in my life.

15. Time travel: where, when and why?

I would like to go back to the ‘60s to see all of the things that were hap-

A spa vacation with a boxing gym.

17. Essential to life: coffee, vodka, cigarettes, chocolate, or ...?

Vodka ... good vodka.

18. Environ of choice: city or country, and where on the map?

City ... in the southern part of the United States.

19. What do you want to say to the leader of your country?

Never lie to me.

Always tell me the truth so that I can make an honest and informed decision about whether I would re-elect your butt or not.

– Terence Blanchard, 20. Last but certainly not least, what are you working Jazz trumpeter on, now?

Touring my new CD, “Choices.” I’m getting ready to pening in this country, good and bad, go to Korea and Brazil. which gave us such great art.

When I return, I will begin workThere were so many artists from ing on “Red Tails,” a film about the different backgrounds, but when you Tuskegee Airmen, directed by Anreflect on the period there was a dis- thony Hemingway and produced by tinct movement that had a definite George Lucas. signature.

I also have a few other creative 16. Stress management: hit man, projects that are in the works for my spa vacation or Prozac? hometown of New Orleans.

“There were so many artists from different backgrounds, but when you reflect on the period there was a distinct movement that had a definite signature.

“

13. You feel best in Armani or Levis or ...?

Armani-vis.

14. Your dinner guest at the Ritz would be?

Garland Robinette, Michael Bent, Andre Perry, Wade Doucette, Kenny Bordelon and David Francis, all people except two who have never been

Photo courtesy Mct

Terence Blanchard is writing the score of a new movie “Star Wars” creator George Lucas is producing.

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September 10, 2009

OPINION

Privacy crucial for nursing mothers

By Meghan Alfano

Daily Titan News Assistant opinion@dailytitan.com

Should media outlets publish graphic photos that depict injured or slain U.S. soldiers?

By Gilbert Gutierrez III Daily Titan Staff Writer opinion@dailytitan.com

The sheer audacity of this photo should not have been featured among newspapers and Web sites around the U.S. The photo I’m referring to depicts Lance Cpl. Joshua Bernard, a U.S. marine accompanied by two of his fellow soldiers. Bernard did not just trip and fall down - no, he was struck by an enemy rocketpropelled grenade in the village of Dahaneh in Afghanistan. The blast was so vigorous that it completely severed one of his legs from his body, and he had no other option but to lay sprawled out in the dirt in pain and agony.

Should the media be allowed to show a picture of the fallen soldier?

Yes, but a presentable one to show that he is a hero who died for his country. A hero who died for peace and honor, it’s arguably not correct to show a man’s leg blown off from his body.

This is a very personal issue that should first be approved by the soldier’s family; and only permission from the family should allow media outlets to run this photo, or save it for a later release date to allow the family time to grieve over their son.

Don’t we already see enough

pain and misery in war movies and documentary films? What else would showing the photo prove, other than the fact that the photographer from the Associated Press has the ability to take a photo with bullets and RPGs streaking through the air? Do we want our children to come across this photo while reading the newspaper? How can parents take responsibility and explain to their children that a soldier was killed during a war? What does this say about the marines that serve our country? Some of our nation’s most honorable men and women are losing their lives after years of preparing for battle. Is this the price Americans should pay for our freedom?

A good journalist weighs the ethics of a situation when trying to capture a moment for the public to learn from. Before making an educated decision about what to do with their photo, the journalist should have considered Sissela Bok’s ethicalreasoning process. One of the questions Bok developed was, “How will my actions affect others?” Did the journalist responsible for this story take into consideration the family or the nation’s response upon releasing the photo?

The Intelligencer posted on their Web site the Associated Press’ defense for their actions. “Our mission as journalists is not to sugar-coat the news – it is to inform our readers as objectively as possible,” said the AP. How objective can they be with the display of a man’s severed limb next to his torn body just before he bled to death?

The AP ran themselves into the ground before the photo was released, but how could they still run the image after being asked not to run it by the soldier’s family and members of the Pentagon?

By Skylar Smith

Daily Titan Staff Writer opinion@dailytitan.com

The controversial photo of Lance Cpl. Joshua Bernard is depressing and there is no denying it. The cruelties of war, especially the war in Afghanistan, are horrendous and hard to swallow.

This photo is a picture of the worst, but that does not mean it should not be published.

Several news publications published the photo on the Internet and received rapid and harsh criticism.

The job of a reporter, to balance ethics and news, can create hard decisions, but when it comes to war, I think the decision that this AP photojournalist and the publications made should not be put into question.

In 1986, photojournalist John Harte took a picture of the tragedy that occurred in which 5-year-old Edward Romero drowned. The controversial photo showed the family in tears over the boy’s body in a halfzipped body bag with the victim’s face clearly visible.

This photo received an incredible amount of criticism and put a major dent in Harte’s career, and with good reason, because the photo caused the family more grief and may have traumatized readers.

However, drowning, something

sadly common in the Kern River in Bakersfield, dropped from 14 a month to two a month after the photo was published.

That still does not excuse the decision that was made, but it is obvious that it had an impact on the community.

In the case of the photo of Bernard, I believe that the photojournalist who took the image did the right thing.

The case of Romero was a private matter and did not need to be published, but this photo is a photo about the realities of war.

The public has a right to know what is going on in these wars, and to not show it would be sugar-coating the reality of war.

This photo shows that Bernard was a hero, and the argument that it tarnishes the soldier’s image is false.

The soldier died for his country and died defending our freedoms, freedoms that include free speech.

By publishing the photo, we are exercising that right and showing how a soldier fought for his country until the end.

Journalists have to be dedicated to the truth, no matter the result of their actions.

If we are asked by the Pentagon to not show a photo of an injured soldier, then we could in the future be asked not to show a picture of a soldier in combat, then possibly photos of enemy soldiers.

Sure, that seems a bit exaggerated, but the public is left in the dark about the realities of war.

Yes, certain photos should not be published, but when the photo is in the public’s interest and involves wars that we are currently fighting, then there should be nothing in question.

Yesterday, the Daily Titan covered a story about the lack of breastfeeding facilities at Cal State Fullerton.

The thing I found to be the most startling after reading the article was that Sirena Ramirez, a 28-year-old public administration major, was offered the use of a men’s restroom to pump her breast milk while on campus.

Men’s restroom?

I personally don’t feel that Ramirez, and other mothers, are asking for much when they say they would like a permanent place in which they could use their breast pump to feed their children in private.

The Children’s Center on campus already has a room where women can go to breastfeed privately, but it doesn’t have outlets installed for breast pumps.

Why not have something set up in that same room for mothers to use their breast pumps conveniently and privately?

San Francisco State University installed a breastfeeding room in their Children’s Center in 1997.

Not only do they provide utility outlets for breast pumps, but they actually have an in-house breast pump for mothers to use in order to to stock up on milk in between feedings.

I don’t know how sanitary sharing a breast pump could be, but I doubt it’s any less sanitary than sitting in a bathroom stall while pumping milk.

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University of California, Santa Barbara has two rooms on campus for breastfeeding mothers; and while mothers are expected to bring their own pumps and storage devices, they at least provide them with a place to pump.

The University of Wyoming facilitates five rooms all around campus for women to conveniently breastfeed their children or pump breast milk.

They also have a university-wide lactation support program administered by their Human Resources department and allot employees 30 minutes of paid time to breast pump.

Virginia Tech has 10 facilities on their campus for women to breastfeed and pump their milk.

Cal State Fullerton barely has one.

All women like Ramirez are asking for is a bit of privacy. They aren’t asking for anything massive like, say, an indoor track or something.

And quite frankly, I think most people at CSUF, as well as myself, would rather let them have that privacy than see them breastfeeding or breast pumping in public.

CSUF says it will accommodate anyone who needs to use a breast pump, but they could do a little bit more. I’m not saying that we need to build a huge facility where mothers can go to breastfeed their children while sitting in front of a 24-inch plasma screen TV and watching “Oprah,” I just think that it shouldn’t be so difficult to facilitate someone’s privacy.

For the record Articles written for the Daily Titan by columnists, other Cal State Fullerton students or guests do not necessarily reflect the view of the Daily Titan or Daily Titan Editorial Board. Only the editorials are representative of the views of the Daily Titan Editorial Board.

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OPINION

Five Across the Eyes “A slap in the face to those most deserving”

Moderately justified violence

by Jeremiah Magan

Daily Titan Opinion Editor opinion@dailytitan.com

Despite the column’s title and my tendency to call for actions of moderate violence against others, I do not typically support violence as a means of solving differences. That being said, I will make a few exceptions; the subjects of my column being members of that exception.

In the case of the San Diego Charger linebacker, Shawne Merriman allegedly choking MySpace and reality TV star Tila “Tequila” Nguyen, I will make such an exception.

While Merriman claims that he did not in fact “choke” Tequila, but instead attempted to restrain her to keep her from driving home intoxicated, I don’t think the alleged choking was the worst thing that could have happened.

While I am adamantly opposed to violence against women, I could not help but let out an evil cackle when I heard about the incident.

I have no personal vendetta against Tequila, but I do feel that karma has somehow brought about a moderate level of justice to the universe for her crimes against humanity.

Tequila’s crimes being her attempt at a music career and her television show “A Shot at Love with Tila Tequila”.

While there were no injuries found when doctors examined Tequila and charges have not been filed, things do not look good for Merriman.

After sitting out most of the 2008 NFL season after he tested positive for steroids, the phrase “roid rage” has begun to appear in relation to

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the alleged assault. So at least Merriman can blame his actions on the drugs.

Roger Stephens, the man currently standing trial for slapping a 2-year-old in the check out line of a Georgia Wal-Mart, has no excuse other than being a short-tempered, cantankerous old man.

The young girl was reportedly crying when Stephens approached the girl’s mother, stating that he would “take action” if the young girl did not stop crying.

He then slapped her four times and was subsequently arrested.

Personally, I have a hard time convicting Stephens. On one hand, I think he’s crazy, but on the other hand, I have often thought about slapping crying children while out in public.

In my darker moments, I’ve even daydreamed about drop-kicking a crying baby down the aisle of a plane during a long flight. I didn’t do it, of course; I’m not a monster.

Stephens did what many people dream of doing when confronted with their greatest pet peeves.

Replace “crying child at WalMart” with “elderly woman cutting in line at the grocery store” or “teenager talking loudly on their cell phone in a movie theater,” and we have pretty much covered every fantasy of brutality that the average person has had.

There is nothing wrong with having thoughts of violence. The problem begins when those thoughts manifest themselves in the form of cuts and bruises inflicted upon another human being, especially an innocent human being.

You may also have a problem if the voices in your head stop singing Maroon 5 songs and start telling you to light kittens on fire. Though, I’d probably be prone to harming small animals too if I had Maroon 5 songs being sung in my head.

The most famous case of domestic violence in recent memory, singer Chris Brown’s assault of R&B star Robyn Rihanna Fenty, is the epitome of a worse-case scenario.

To the public’s knowledge, Rihanna did nothing to deserve the severe beating she sustained at the hands of her then-boyfriend.

There have been no reports of her stealing Brown’s book of lyrics and selling them to the highest bidder, or leaking his latest CD on the Internet days before its release. All we know is that Rihanna and Brown were in his rented Lamborghini when he let loose with his fists of fury.

In a recent interview on CNN’s “Larry King Live,” Brown was reluctant to implicate himself on television. To put it simply, he didn’t answer any direct questions about his actions or the events that led up to them.

However, one thing was painfully obvious during the interview: Brown is terribly partial to periwinkle blue.

Brown was under no obligation to speak with King, much less answer his questions about his actions; I just wish I could have that hour of my life back.

I think we can all learn a very important lesson from our three favorite aggressors: if you lay your hands on someone else, make sure you are not in a public place or that your victim is not famous.

Any feedback, positive or negative, is encouraged, as we strive to keep an open dialogue with our readership. The Daily Titan reserves the right to edit letters for length, grammar and spelling. Direct all comments, questions or concerns along with your full name and major to the Daily Titan Opinion Desk at opinion@dailytitan.com.

September 10, 2009

AT&T will lose its pride, joy to Verizon

By Derin Richardson For the Daily Titan

opinion@dailytitan.com

It looks like AT&T might have shot themselves in the foot with the Apple iPhone, especially considering the cost-profit ratio of the device is tipping more toward the costly side.

The iPhone is real “data tank,” in the sense that it puts a major strain on the cellular network, especially in highly-populated metropolitan areas where usage is pretty common. The result is delayed text messages, dropped calls and limited-to-no service in most of the area.

Consequently, most of the speculated $18 billion that the carrier will use to enhance its networks will be spent on upgrades specifically for the high demands of the smart phone, according to a New York Times article by Jenna Wortham.

The article adds that AT&T receives about $2,000 per year from an iPhone user.

This may sound pretty good, considering the immense 80-million user base that exists today; however, there is more to consider than the revenue stream generated from subscribers.

As of late, the $300 subsidy for the iPhone 3GS, the latest iPhone that Apple released in June, has

hurt the carrier by 0.2 percent for the second quarter of 2009. The original estimate for the quarterly earnings was 38.5 percent, but was 38.3 percent instead.

Not much of a blow at first glance, but in monetary terms, that turns out to be millions.

In addition to that, AT&T is facing multiple lawsuits from users claiming that the carrier is in “breach of verbal contract,” referring to the promises of multimedia messaging and faster Internet access speeds.

Legal costs and a glowing reputation can be more detrimental to a corporation than one might imagine.

With AT&T’s deal with Apple ending as early as next year, other carriers, such as Verizon, will be able to scoop up the iPhone and potentially make profits from it.

The popular consensus of iPhone users lately is that the device would be much more attractive if it were on the Verizon network.

Apple initially approached Verizon with the iPhone prior to its release in 2007, but Verizon turned down the offer for various reasons.

Seeing that AT&T is having troubles with their network, as hinted

by Chief Technology Officer John Donovan, it is only a matter of time until carriers in the United States finish their push toward having the 4G-network better suit the iPhone

when it becomes available to them.

Unfortunately, I still don’t think the subsequent completion of the next-generation network for the iPhone 3G will quell the greedy nature of the device, at least until the rumored design of the iPhone 4G is confirmed and released, or not. Either way, it’s pretty safe to say that Apple’s track record warrants that a new model will be made.

It was a long-time expectation of mine. From all the complaints of AT&T’s service that have been floating around – including the lack of true next-generation Internet speed for the phone, the large amount of people who hack the iPhone software to use with other carriers, and the average monthly amount of money spent on it – it seemed quite plausible that AT&T would start to lose its grip on the market for the phone.

Since I am a Verizon customer, the only option I have in terms of a high-end smart phone is the BlackBerry Storm.

However, I’m not akin to its interface as much as I am to the iPod Touch that I have, as I sometimes use the Skype voice-over IP program as opposed to using up my Verizon minutes during peak hours.

Despite the current stats on the data usage for the iPhone, I’d say that if, or more likely when, it becomes available for Verizon, I’d order it in a heartbeat.

Men trade in their manhood for feelings

By Jonathan Montgomery Daily Titan Staff Writer opinion@dailytitan.com

Come on, men, what are we doing with our panties in a bunch?

The women are catching up! Haven’t you seen these feminist movements?

Haven’t you noticed the decline in men entering college, with the simultaneous increase of women in college?

What the heck are women doing running for president, let alone participating in the public working realm? There is a crisis in masculinity, and we as men have got to do something about it!

Fortunately for some, and probably unfortunately for others, I was being sarcastic. However, there are many minds out there that would agree with my former statements.

Reflecting on a past where gender roles were very neat and organized, we now live in a culture where the lines between how a man should and shouldn’t act are being blurred.

A 1998 article by Waller R. Newell in The Weekly Standard titled, “The Crisis of Manliness,” reflected on these very same notions: “Fatherhood and manliness have always been closely connected, not only because fathering a child is palpable proof of manhood, but also because

fathers are supposed to provide their sons with a model of what to become. And yet, as a culture, we have never been more conflicted about what we mean by manhood.”

This isn’t the ’40s or ’50s anymore, when nearly 70 percent of men were enrolled in college and there was a clear model for the man’s role in the household. Now women are the majority on campuses, continuing a slow and steady climb into positions of power.

And to some men, this is a dire crisis which desperately needs to be fixed. “To be sure, the state of the American male is in shambles. …

Fathers can be found misting up at baby showers and clapping enthusiastically the first time junior uses the commode. Look, men, we need to whip ourselves back into shape — we need to remember how men and fathers should be,” reads the article “An End to Buffoonish Fathers” by Tom Purcell.

A recent trip to CVS led me to discover Axe is now selling loofahs and lotions cleverly advertised as “shower tools.” Frankly, I don’t get the big deal. Just face it dudes: it’s OK to like clean, smooth skin. I don’t see the need to advertise a loofah as if it were an electric sander.

Men just seem to be confused over how to interact in current soci-

ety. Men continue to call each other “girls,” “fags” and “pussies” as a way to compare and contrast certain “feminine” characteristics of others, reassuringly proving to themselves they are indeed men. Is this what men do? Even thinking to myself now, I’m not quite sure what “being a man” means anymore.

Here is what I’m getting at: men may seem lost, but it shouldn’t be viewed as a crisis of masculinity rather simple changes to the societal structure. The problem lies in the fact that the cultural views and norms haven’t quite caught up yet.

Sure, more women are entering the workforce, but still more men go out and work even if the woman is making more money. Men are told it’s OK to not be a breadwinner, while simultaneously living in a society that pressures men to settle down and get a great job and a family to support.

Now more men are getting facials and dressing in tighter clothes.

Newer stores offering teen clothing have large unisex sections, even the emergence of the metro-sexual was widely popular and accepted.

This is no cause for alarm. There is no need to jump the gun and look for instant cures, because you won’t find them. Maybe men just need a little more time to find themselves.

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September 10, 2009

Killola slays at the Becker Amphither

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Bad Veins bleed on Detroit stage

By Lauren felechner

Daily Titan Staff Writer

By Alison Munson

For the Daily Titan

detour@dailytitan.com

A stone-faced crowd of students gathered beneath a patch of shade while Associated Students Inc. members readied the stage at the Becker Amphitheater, 12 p.m., yesterday.

The awkward silence of curiosity filled the air as Killola, pronounced

Ki-lol-a, a garage band gone big from Los Angeles, Calif., prepared to unleash their ear-blasting brand of music.

From the mouth of an unsuspected blonde bombshell, Lisa Rieffel let her vocal chords rule the show in an impressive performance reminiscent of Gwen Stephani. Exploding in a wave of energy, front-woman Rieffel demanded attention as she made use

Photos By John Wayne mairiello/Daily Titan Staff Photographer Above: Bassist Johnny Dunn and singer Lisa Rieffel of the band Killola entertain the crowd Wednesday afternoon. Above Right: Rieffel gets down and dirty for the bands’ entertaining, crowd-pleasing performance.

Cracking nuts at the Brea Improv

By Beatriz Fernandez

Daily Titan Staff Writer detour@dailytitan.com

With comparisons to Abbott and Costello, Yamil Piedra and Johnny Trabanco, also known as A Pair of Nuts, have high standards to meet.

They manage to impress with their comedy act which is similar to watching Saturday Night Live.

The duo performed at the Brea Improv on Sept. 1 to a fairly small crowd, but managed to fill the room with laughter.

Piedra claims he would dream of being on Saturday Night Live as a child.

Their live performance includes a ping-pong match, "Where's Waldo" skit, and a Chip 'N' Dales-esque performance by Piedra that will leave you with mixed feelings. You don't know whether to look away or keep staring.

It was clear that they made a good impression at their downtown Brea show. "I hadn't heard of them, but I thought it was funny," Josh Buckhalter, an audience member, said.

Piedra says he gets his humor from his parents. His father was the prankster and his mother was the sarcastic one. Though it is hard for Piedra to pick a favorite comedian, Trabanco says Adam Sandler and Andy Kaufman were major influences.

The Miami natives met while they

By Daniel Enos/Daily Titan Staff Photographer The comedic due crack up the audience at the Brea Improv, Tuesday, Sept. 1.

were studying at Florida International University. After "seven years of fun," Piedra graduated with a bachelor's degree in theater. Trabanco dropped out after eight years; he said he did not graduate because he couldn't pick just one major.

The act switched from live performances to short clips. The show produced constant laughter, giving the audience what they paid for.

"The audience can always see us on stage," Trabanco said, which is what the pair wants. They believe that their multimedia act is what sets them apart from other performers.

"I was very impressed," David Jones, another audience member, said. "It was really good, and I enjoyed myself."

The duo has been waiting for their big break, and it seems that it is on the verge of happening. While in Los Angeles, they will be appearing on their first late-night talk show, Last Call With Carson Daly, and performing on the Comedy Central Stage in LA. The Comedy Central Stage is an opportunity for the duo to impress big names like Judd Apatow, and for the chance to have their own show on the channel or to be a part of a comedy film. Yet they don't seem in-

of every corner of the stage creating her own personal playground.

Surprising the students with their impressive musical range and energy, the crowd responded positively.

“I think it’s really good,” said Cristal Ruiz, second-year communications major. “I like their sound. I’ve never heard them but I’m thinking of looking them up online.”

The remaining band mates, Johnny Dunn, Dan Grody and Mike Ball, contributed their personal take on the instruments they play to create Killola’s unique sound. Playful guitar riffs by Ball combined with headstrong drummer Grody’s shameless attempts to show the crowd just what he’s really got, powered the band’s constantly transforming taste.

Though Killola is aware of their talent, Rieffel admitted intimidation when taking the stage.

“There’s a lot more pressure to be cool around college kids,” she said.

“I get wigged out.”

Playing for college students isn’t new to the band. Killola has visited campuses across the state such as the University of California, Riverside and the University of California, San Diego, Dunn said.

Rieffel’s fear was not visible as she trampled the stage and after the second song a larger crowd began to gather as wandering students were drawn in to the musical refuge.

The band refuses to be categorized by music genres. Though magazines such as Alternative Press and Classic Rock (a UK-based publication), have featured Killola in the past and dubbed them power pop, the band’s view is a more vivid one.

“It’s kind of a clash of ‘80s and sounds like a really lame radio station: ‘80s, ‘90s and today,” Dunn said.

As if their name represents their random combinations of music genres, Killola is derived from band mate Grody’s old telephone number, spelled out. The simplicity of the timidated by the pressure.

"It's gonna be good for our career ... I feel like it's a big break," Peidra said.

TTheir main goal is to have a universal appeal. Though it is not too difficult for the pair to make people laugh, they were nervous when they had to perform in Odessa, Texas.

"There was a gun check at the show!" Peidra said.

They claim it was one of their best shows because the audience was really receptive.

The duo can be seen on their new show El Vacilon, which premieres this month. The show will be a variety show with guest appearances from people such as hip-hop artist Down AKA Kilo, along with their performances. They do not know when the show will air, or even what channel it will air on. You can log on to www.nutscomedy.com for more information and for clips of the pair's performances.

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haphazard has, in a sense, defined their vibe.

Their upbeat brand can wrench a smile from even the most stubbornly critical college student, as was seen yesterday. Songs with titles such as “All of My Idols Are Dead” and “Gimme Gimme” contain the ingredients of a chart-topper but also include moments of sincerity with melodic escapes from Ball’s guitar, expressing the band’s capability to be more than just another pop band.

Desiring more from her music, Rieffel said, “I definitely love the punk vibe but it has to have a melody.”

Killola’s toe-tapping, head-banging, and at times soothing tunes are just the beginning to this band’s remarkable ability of being awesome.

They are currently offering their entire ablum “I Am The Messer” as a free online download from their Web site (http://killola.com/free/) as a grand gesture to their current fans and as a gift to the ones they hope to gain. Rieffel explains the Web offering as a way to encourage fan growth.

That, coupled with free Myspace downloads, has resulted in about 70,000 downloads, she added.

They have been exposing their music to the world through social networking sites such as Facebook, Myspace and Twitter.

In a nearer future, Killola will be playing at The Roxy in LA on Sept.

19, where they will be sure to exercise the full capacity of their arms, legs and lungs to perform what can only be described as aerobics-inducing rock mania.

For a video related to this article please visit www.dailytitan.com/2009/09/killola

Mini Bud Lights, Vitamin water and the aroma of greasy burgers made the scene inside Bad Veins’ van in the parking lot of the Detroit Bar in Costa Mesa.

The indie duo were busy debating if their beers were “frigid” enough to drink.

Benjamin Davis, 30, and Sebastien Schultz, 26, make up the quirky musical pair. Davis, who was adorned in a flannel shirt and glasses, is the voice behind the music and the fingers behind the guitar and keyboards. Schultz, who wore the pull top of a soda can around his neck, keeps the beat going with his drum playing.

Irene is the “third” member of the group, and may have some competition as it seems a younger, prettier version may be taking her place.

“Irene thinks Rita’s a slut,” laughed Schultz. “A slurrr.”

Irene is the backing tracks rotorreel tape deck whose motor has crapped out. So Rita, a more efficient rotor-reel tape deck, has filled in for her.

Both guys began their journey into the music world by learning how to play the piano at a young age, Schultz explained.

However, “one of my defining moments as a kid that made me want to do music was listening to U2,” said Schultz.

M83, Led Zeppelin, and Flaming Lips are some of their inspirations as well. Although Davis has always known that he wanted to do music as a career, Schultz had ambitions of being a professional tennis player growing up.

This is the first lengthy tour on the West Coast for Bad Veins after nailing a record deal with Dangerbird Records.

“We just threw our demo over the fence,” joked Schultz.

So far, their most memorable stops have been in Austin, Texas, and Phoenix, Ariz.; the guys are looking forward to their show in Denver, Colo.

Bad Veins’ sound consists of hard

drumbeats filled with passion and the pure tone of Davis’ voice.

“I heard them first on MySpace from one of my friends’ pages,” said Sharon Bakshi, 22, a psychology and pre-med major at University California of Irvine. “And then I got hooked. I just find them really refreshing.”

Much like Bakshi, Jaime Kindrat, 24, an assistant hairstylist from Westminster, heard of the band through Facebook. Her boyfriend, Tim Markel, 25, caught on from Jaime’s interest.

“I was stoked to find out they were playing in Orange County before they headed up to San Francisco,” said Markel.

“I bought a T-shirt,” exclaimed Kindrat. “Is it weird to ask them to autograph it?”

Rita took center stage as the boys jammed to her left and right. Their first song began with Schultz’s hard drumbeats while Davis chimed in.

As the song progressed, the number of spectators increased. Bakshi and Kindrat fell victim to the head-bob and body swaying.

“I’m usually not into indie, but they have a fun persona that I find appealing,” said Bakshi.

The cliche of rock stars and their groupies is as old as time, but the mold may have been broken with the rise of Bad Veins. These Cincinnati boys remain in committed relationships, even with all their adoring fans. When asked if they had any groupies, Schultz responded while Davis laughed.

“Well, you are in our van right now.”

Even though I became the closest thing to being a Bad Veins’ groupie, I didn’t come any closer than anyone else in finding out the meaning behind the band’s name. Davis, hiding half of his face behind his arm answered, “It’s top secret.”

However, he was proud and more than willing to share their vinyl record of their self-titled album with me.

To sample some of Bad Veins music, listen to today’s Daily Titan Podcast at www.dailytitan.com/ category/multimedia/podcast

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DETOUR

September 10, 2009

Art professors shine with an ‘F+’

Local triennial art exhibit allows faculty to share their work with one another

By Nikki mao

Daily Titan Staff Writer detour@dailytitan.com

photo By shruti Patel/Daily Titan Staff Photographer Andre “Giovani” Chavez and his bandmate seared the crowds’ ears with his incendiary vocals at LiskFest 2.0 last Saturday afternoon.

Chavez, a CSUF student, brought his Pomona-based band, Skies of Ruin to the seccond annual music festival.

Metal fest shakes the OC

By Derin richardson For the Daily Titan

detour@dailytitan.com

An opportunity to don the stage and spread one’s music to willing ears is every band’s biggest dream.

LiskFest 2.0 made that a reality for a laundry list of bands last Saturday.

From 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., four stages displayed raw energy and sonic destruction, which became the essence of the Oak Canyon Ranch venue in Irvine as over 36 local and mainstream bands convened for a vulgar display of power.

Skies of Ruin and The Throned were the leading local bands for the festival on the local stages, while metal bands As I Lay Dying and Winds of Plague performed as the headliners on the main stages.

Andre “Giovani” Chavez, lead singer for the Pomona-based quintet Skies of Ruin and the CSUF student, was fairly excited about performing in the open venue and describes his band’s sound as a “really creative” brand of metalcore.

“We all come from really mixed backgrounds, so we each put in our own style of what we like,” said Chavez. “Our guitarists have a lot of really creative melodic riffs with everything from jazz to metal.”

Art Cruz, drummer for Winds of Plague, explained why the band ended up as a late addition for the festival.

“We had just finished a major tour with Hatebreed which ended on the East Coast on Sept. 2, so we weren’t sure if we were going to make it,” Cruz said. “We’re stoked about performing here today though.”

The band had originally planned to drive back to Southern California on their tour bus and play a few shows in the immediate areas as they headed back, but decided to fly down instead to play at LiskFest.

“We’re not deathcore,” said Cruz, on the classification of Winds of Plague’s sound. “No matter what anyone says or calls us, we’re not.

We’re all about big, epic-sounding metal mixed with hardcore.”

LiskFest is a punk/hardcore/ metal music festival that was first envisioned by Chris Lisk and several friends at Oz Fest 2004.

It was initially named “WestFest” because he wanted a music festival that showed the strength of bands on the West Coast.

It was only after four years of painstaking dedication to a dream that most of his friends thought would never happen that the idea became an institution in October

2008.

“By the third year of trying to get it off the ground, everybody stopped calling it ‘WestFest’ and started calling it ‘Lisk Fest' instead because it seemed like it was never going to happen,” said Lisk.

Lisk, despite having a busy schedule from being fully immersed with the operations of the event that day, spared a few moments for an interview and described his optimisms for the festival’s second year.

“Survival. That’s the biggest hope I have. In this day and age and in this recession, having something be successful as well as being a completely independent promoter with the support of the bands is really something special,” said Lisk.

When asked if there were any plans to eventually take LiskFest to a national level, Lisk responded by saying that he doesn’t feel there is a need to do so.

“I was born and raised here in Orange County. I love the atmosphere; I love this venue, and I don’t ever want to move it,” said Lisk.

“I want everyone to come here.

I want to make the show so special that the whole world wants to visit Orange County and see how special it is,” said Lisk.

On Saturday night, the Grand Central Art Center in downtown Santa Ana hosted a special opening reception for over twenty of Southern California's most talented artists; and all of these artists just happen to teach at Cal State Fullerton.

While keeping busy teaching schedules, the art faculty from CSUF are still active in the creative world.

“This exhibition witnesses our continued passion and endeavors, and lets our students and their parents recognize CSUF as one of the best places to learn art and design,” said Chen Wang, a graphic design professor recently awarded by an international poster design competition held in Ukraine.

In the past, CSUF has presented a Faculty Visual Arts Exhibition every three years in the Main Art Gallery on campus. This year, for the first time, the Grand Central Art Center is hosting the show.

This exhibition celebrates the 50th anniversary of CSUF as well as the 10th anniversary of the GCAC project, home to over 30 CSUF graduated students, several distinguished alumni and an internationally renowned artist in residency program.

This year’s exhibition highlights the talents of the CSUF Art Depart-

ment faculty.

“Among these 25 terrific faculty members, there are designers and illustrators, painters and drawers, kinetic and ceramic and glass sculptors, and animators among the mix, and all of them are problem solvers,” said Illustration Professor and Department Chair Larry Johnson.

Thus, all forms of art can be discovered among this exhibition, from animation-related to kinetic sculpture, from abstract paintings to modern illustrations.

The Visual Arts Department embodies a variety of art generated by the faculty.

“This event really provides a great opportunity for the CSUF academic community to experience the diversity of creative exploration,” said Chuck Grieb, an entertainment art professor, who shows storyboards in the show created by digital media.

Every professor in this exhibition is trying their best to earn an A instead of an “F+,” which is the title of the show and the theme, "Faculty + More."

That “more” can refer to anything depending on each professor’s personal choice of expression.

For watercolor artist and professor Lawrence Yun, he considers this show to be “a wonderful opportunity for students to know more about their professors as well as a great experience to interact with their professors in an actual professional venue other than a classroom environment.”

For professor Christian Hill, this show is an exchange bridge.

“It's fun and fair to have the tables

turned once in a while. My students are developing graphic novels this semester, so it's exciting to share my own pages with them,” Hill said.

It’s interesting to observe that some professors are actually fans of their colleagues. “I always look forward to seeing the work of Jim Jenkins. His kinetic sculptures provoke thought and always leave me with a smile,” said Art Professor Cliff Cramp.

The exhibition may be showing the facultys' work, but it’s mostly to benefit the students and the community.

“I remember the last faculty show, drawing and painting professor Jade Jewett put up an entire wall of 'process' rather than a 'finished product'.

I thought it was the most positive thing any faculty had done, showing the process over product,” said 3D design professor Bryan Cantley, the only architect on the faculty.

“We need to do this every year, not every three. Our job is to inform and promote critical thinking to the student body, each other, and the community. Without the critical voice from all three factors, it’s reduced to a ‘show and tell’ situation,” said professor Joseph Biel. He added that he wants his students get a close look at his work because “being an artist means putting your work out into the world to be viewed, and it’s a real life situation to have it open for criticism.”

So art students, get ready to turn the tables and start analyzing your professors' work.

“Open discussions are highly encouraged in academic learning, and there is no absolute right or wrong in art making,” said Yun. For a slideshow of the artwork from this article visit www.dailytitan.com/2009/09/detour-art

Event Calendar 10 thursday • Ozzy Osborne, Shiny Toy Guns, Korn, The Donnas Sunset Strip Music Festival • Worst Album Covers Fullerton Museum • Cass McCombs Bootleg Theater

11 friday

12 saturday

• Faust with Live Score • Family Festival Art Theater Getty Center • Vivian Girls • The Aquabats The Echo Glass House • The Spazmatics Sultra Lounge Photo By Ani Kellogg/For the Daily Titan

Retro rockers ‘space’ out

in LA

By Meghan Alfano

Daily Titan Staff Writer detour@dailytitan.com

Think you haven’t heard of the band The 88?

Think again.

Despite the fact that The 88 may not be a well-known name on the current music scene, their music itself has become quite a commodity both in television and movies.

The Los Angeles-based band consists of Keith Slettedahl (vocals/ guitar), Adam Merrin (piano/keys), Todd O'Keefe (bass) and Anthony Zimmitti (drums), and their music evokes an influence of British Invasion artists mixed with '70s glam rock and their own modern flair.

“Our sound is a mix of a lot of things,” said Merrin. “It leans towards older influences, but it leans towards a new sound as well.”

The 88’s music has been featured on shows like The OC, Grey’s Anatomy, How I Met Your Mother and Weeds.

Their song, “Coming Home," has also been used in advertisement campaigns for Sears and Target, and they have been featured in various movies as well. Their song “All Cause of You” has been featured in various movie soundtracks, and the band recorded a cover of Queen’s “Crazy Little Thing Called Love” for the soundtrack for the movie Failure to Launch.

Over the summer, The 88 teamed up with Apple to record their most recent single “Love is the Thing," and became the first band to record and release a single on the iPhone’s FourTrack application.

“We wanted to keep it simple,” said Merrin. “It shows you don’t need millions of dollars in equipment to produce a song.”

The 88’s sound definitely has the maturity of something that would have been printed on vinyl rather

Photo By Shruti Patel/Daily Titan Photo Editor The 88 played at Spaceland in Los Angeles, Sept. 8. Since forming in 2003, the band has expanded their fan base and recorded multiple albums.

than written during the digital era of MP3s and iPods. Their sound draws similarities to bands like Ted Leo and The Pharmacists, The Thrills, Spoon, and an occasional hint of the Cars (particularly in the song, "Go, Go, Go").

The 88 boasts a live performance filled with a lot of energy and excitement.

“It’s very natural,” said Slettedahl.

“We’re a little more fun than the average band.”

The band will be opening for rock icons the B-52s at the House of Blues in Las Vegas on Sept. 19, and at the Belly Up Tavern in Solano Beach on Sept. 20.

The retro rockers said the excitement of the audience is one of the perks of playing.

“The people at the (B-52s') shows love live music,” said Zimmitti.

“When you play for more modern bands, the audience decides they hate the opening bands because they aren’t cool.”

Throughout September, the band will be holding residency every Tuesday night at club Spaceland in Silverlake – one of the first places the band started playing after they formed in 2003.

The first of four residency shows was on Sept. 8.

While the intimate bar setting initially seemed to slow the excitement of the crowd, The 88, dressed in slacks and button-up shirts that added to their retro feel, played a vivacious ten-song set against the shimmering blue and silver curtain surrounding the Spaceland stage.

The band played a combination of new songs like “Heartsick Town” and “Go to Heaven," as well as old ones such as "Sons and Daughters" and "Coming Home." Gradually,

the crowd became more involved in the performance, singing along and dancing to the music.

The 88 fan, Gabby Lotan, last saw the band perform three years ago, and said while she noticed a change in the energy level of the crowd, she felt the band’s energy level was consistent with that of the previous show she attended. “Their music is really upbeat and puts me in a good mood,” she said. “I feel like I can’t watch them without smiling.”

Although he had been listening to The 88 for a few years, Stephen Gergely said that this was the first performance of theirs he has seen thus far; he was impressed by the band’s performance.

Gergely was accompanied by Ashley Phalen and Carrie Laferle, who also enjoyed the performance. “I would recommend people to come out if they can,” said Laferle. “It’s affordable, and the band is awesome; they actually sound like they do on their CDs.” “The keyboard player reminded me of Rowlf from the Muppets,” said Phalen. “He had a lot of energy and played the hell out of that keyboard.”

Aside from the residency, The 88 is constantly writing new songs.

Although they do not have any set plans as to when they will record their next album, they guarantee that we will be hearing more from them in the future.

“John Lennon said, ‘All I know is myself,’” said Slettedahl. “That’s what writing music is - a lifelong quest to get as honest as you can.”

Spaceland is a 21+ venue located at 1717 Silverlake Blvd. Tickets for the residency shows are $10, or $6 if you print out a flier from the band’s Web site: the88.net.

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DETOUR

MOVIE

By SKYLER BLAIR

Daily Titan Executive Editor detour@dailytitan.com

Once again, Tim Burton lovers dare to enter the twisted and beautiful world full of creations from the brilliant mind that brought you such films as Edward Scissorhands and The Nightmare Before Christmas.

This time Burton has stepped behind the scenes as the producer of the film, but his presence is certainly felt throughout his new film 9. The ominous backdrop draws a childish curiosity that pushes the animated film into another genre all together.

It is revitalizing in that it can bring anyone back into the forgotten imaginations of childhood.

The dark and forsaken feel of the movie and PG-13 rating prove that this animated film is not just for the kiddies, but it still gets the moral message across and keeps audiences’ attention.

In 9, the last traces of humanity face the evil creations of a beastly machine which has been corrupted by the greedy intentions of bloodthirsty men long gone in a postapocalyptic world.

Nine characters, brought to life with an unknown purpose, try to find meaning in their existence by banding together in a struggle for survival and preservation of the last hints of life. It is impossible not to feel empathy for the innocent and unlikely heroes donned in potato sacks who appear as if they could have come from the popular video game Little Big Planet.

The otherworldly creations born from the imagination of director and writer Shane Acker courageously fight to save their home against impossible odds in the desolate remains of what was once mankind’s world.

An overarching theme of the movie that is reaffirmed over and over again is that destruction can be a necessary evil towards a better world in the long run.

Along the way, the movie displays tales of sacrifice, loss and hope, as well as thrilling action sequences that all come together for an entertaining film sure to please movie-goers of all ages.

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MUSIC

MOVIE

By Skylar smith

By Jonathan Montgomery

detour@dailytitan.com

detour@dailytitan.com

Daily Titan Staff Writer

The title of Taking Back Sunday’s latest album, New Again, explains perfectly what they are attempting to achieve with their fourth album.

In some ways, they nailed their new sound and when it works, it really works; but when it doesn’t, they sound like a U2 rip-off.

The first seven songs, excluding the arena filling title song “New Again” and punk-poptastic “Sink Into Me," pull none of the U2 punches by cranking the reverb to 11 and using spacey pedal effects. A perfect example being the sixth track, “Where My Mouth Is,” in which lead singer Adam Lazarra drops his emo front and summons Bono's vocal abilities.

However, after a few songs the new style begins to grain on the listener.

The last four tracks are, in my opinion, some of the album's best songs. They are gritty, impactful and, thankfully, don’t feel whiny.

They seamlessly combine their new arena rock sound with the punkpop, buzz-saw guitar sound they are

known for, and still manage to add a few emo lyrics as well.

“Everything Must Go," the closing song on the album, is my favorite because it is everything they are working toward blending together in perfect harmony.

Lazarra’s voice can send chills up the spine sometimes. The reverb and pedal effects, the arena-filling power chords, the buzz-saw rhythm guitars and Lazarra’s moody lyrics are expertly combined to make one of their best songs.

Taking Back Sunday fans will be more than happy with the album; but if you’re like me and fall into the crowd that shrugged them off for being too whiny, maybe now is the time for a second chance.

With enough time and practice on stage to find their new sound (they are currently touring with Blink-182 and Weezer, and will hit Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre Sept. 17), Taking Back Sunday could become new and fresh in the rock world again.

Daily Titan Staff Writer

Directors Mark Neveldine and Brian Taylor (Crank, Crank: High Voltage) create yet another fast-paced action flick. Gamer takes viewers on a wild ride filled with tons of violence, sex and social criticism.

Gamer takes place in a not-so-distant future society, where debauchery and the cyber world converge into one huge mess of a moral dilemma.

A special nano-chip invented by Ken Castle (Michael C. Hall, Dexter) allows humans the ability to literally control other humans from the comfort of their own homes.

The game, “Slayers,” utilizes this chip, giving gamers full control over death row inmates as they fight to the death in massive multi-player online environments. If a convicted felon can survive 30 games of "Slayers," they will be set free (which seems a little counterproductive, but whatever.)

Gerard Butler (300) stars as Kable, a beefed-up force of testosterone.

Kable, being controlled by superstar gamer Simon (Logan Lerman), is the

first inmate to nearly complete his 30-game limit task, rendering him a hero and icon among many.

The story unfolds as Gerard tries to fight his way out of the game and back to his wife Angie, played by Amber Valletta (Transporter 2), and daughter Delia by destroying anyone who happens to cross his path.

The special effects were top-ofthe-line, but the actual camera work seemed to consist of quick, jolty and incredibly brief shots.

Hidden underneath its actionbased image is a film with somewhat important, though unoriginal, social commentary in regards to current obsessions with violence, sex and the cyber world.

In fact, after looking at Second Life, Halo, and the porn industry, the ideas preached in this movie don’t seem that far-fetched.

Overall, the movie probably is what you would expect: a close-tosilly storylinew with plenty of blood squirts and scantly-clad characters to keep some viewers entertained.

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SPORTS

The Don Says...

Saturday night’s USC-Ohio State game will be one of season’s best match-ups

By adan vasquez

Daily Titan Sports Editor sports@dailytitan.com

Week one of the college football season is in the books and already there has been enough drama worth talking about at the water cooler.

The University of Oregon’s LaGarrette Blount made headlines when he dropped Boise State’s Byron Hout with a right.The Oklahoma Sooners went into panic mode when reigning Heisman trophy winner Sam Bradford went down with a shoulder injury in a loss to Brigham Young University, and the Alabama Crimson Tide defeated the Virginia Tech Hokies 34-24 in a top-10 marquee match-up.

Week two doesn’t let up either though. With USC headed to “the horseshoe” to take on the Ohio State Buckeyes, this match-up should be the talk of the nation come Saturday.

And rightfully so. You have two extremely skilled quarterbacks that came out of high school as the top ranked gun-slingers in their respective graduating class.

Terrelle Pryor came out of high school as the next Vince Young, and

so far that analysis has been fairly accurate.

The sophomore can definitely light it up with his feet like Young did against the Trojans in the Rose Bowl back in 2006 - god, I wish I could forget that - and he can rifle the ball as hard as anyone in the country.

Did I mention Pryor is 6 feet 6 inches tall, 235 pounds and runs a 4.3 40-yard dash?

Across the sidelines from Pryor, however, will be one of the most talked about freshmen quarterbacks in the country in the Trojans’ Matt Barkley, who some are already predicting will become the greatest signal caller the school has ever seen.

That may be a little too much too soon, but it’s hard not to see why scouts are drooling over this kid.

Barkley lines up behind center with a cannon for an arm, and he’s intelligent enough to the point where the Trojan coaching staff felt he was ready to be named the starter for their first game - becoming the first true freshman to start at quarterback in an opener for the Trojans.

Plus, this kid fits the Southern California stereotype for a Trojan quarterback.

If you thought the media fell in love with Matt Leinart and Mark Sanchez when they were at Troy, you haven’t seen anything yet.

But this game isn’t just about the quarterbacks. It’s about two powerhouse football programs looking to make an early season statement with a big win.

It’s about Pete Carroll and his California-cool persona trying to outsmart the conservative vest wearing Jim Tressel - my god Jim, smile!

Last season the Buckeyes got

By simon liang

Daily Titan Assistant Sports Editor sports@dailytitan.com

Photo courtesy mct Stafon Johnson and the Trojan running backs will be key if they hope to win at OSU.

whooped at the Los Angeles MemoPryor is sure to break out and rial Coliseum 35-3. scramble for long runs. He’s going But that was then, and this is to make some excellent plays and now. keep Carroll’s defense on their toes Gone are the vaunted USC line- the entire night. backers, which I’m sure helps every However, don’t expect Carroll to opponent on the Trojans’ schedule allow another freak athlete quartersleep better at night. back to beat him.

Brian Cushing, Clay Matthews As we’ve seen in the past, Carroll III , and Kaluka Maiava were in- is a mastermind when it comes to timidating, but Rey Maualuga was big games. It’s like his teams thirst down right terrifying. I don’t care for being in the spotlight, and perwhat anyone says. That guy gave me form at their best when the pressure nightmares. seems insurmountable.

You can rest assured Tressel and Expect the Trojan coaching staff his gang are looking for pay back. to protect Barkley and not let him A win for the Buckeyes could get in way over his head. catapult them towards a possible This will be his first time playing National Championship game ap- in front of a hostile crowd, and I’m pearance, even though we’ve seen sure Buckeye fans are going to pull how awful they have been in big out all the stops to get in the head of time bowl games over the last couple the freshman. of years.

The running Although they game will be barely squeaked what separates Brian Cushing,

by Navy last Clay Matthews III, and these two teams week, the Buckcome Saturday. eyes always hit Kaluka Maiava were While the Buckthe gridiron with intimidating, but Rey eyes lost Chris a defense worth Maualuga was down “Beanie” Wells bragging about. to the pros, the Many have begun right terrifying.

Trojans return to write them off Stafon Johnson, already, but I’m Joe McKnight, holding off judgAllen Bradford, ment until after they clash with the C.J. Gable and Marc Tyler.

Trojans.

That’s five running backs that Although I can be biased when it would start at just about any other comes to USC football, I also realize school in the country, but instead, that this is a new team, and San Jose they split time for the Trojans. InState is by no means at the level the sane, I know.

Buckeyes are.

That is why I believe this game Sure, Barkley held his own in his will be won by the Trojans. first collegiate start and the running With a new offensive coordinator attack looked superb, but don’t get who realizes the strength of the runoverly excited just yet. Save it for ning game, don’t be surprised to see after Saturday night’s prime-time Carroll’s stable of backs run all over game. this Buckeye defense.

Look, this is going to be a great Trojans defeat the Buckeyes 24football game. It’s going to be at 17 to catapult them to the national night and the atmosphere is going to championship race with the Florida be electric.

Gators.

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photo courtesy mct Terrelle Pryor looks to put on a performance against the USC Trojans Saturday night.

Titan becomes Former Cal State Fullerton men’s basketball student administrative assistant Eric Glass is headed to UC Irvine to become their new men’s basketball video coordinator.

Glass was with the Titans for four years; he started off as a student manager and was an administrative assistant for the last two years. He handled all the team’s travel, scouting reports and video editing.

He credits Head Coach Bob Burton for giving him a start and getting Glass’ foot in the door.

The opportunity opened up when UCI’s former video coordinator, Lior Schwartzberg, became the director of basketball operations at Cal State Northridge.

Over the summer, Glass worked at a UCI basketball camp where he developed a great relationship with some of their assistants. He felt everything was a good fit and is excited for the new start.

“He’ll be great. He did a great job for us,” Burton said, when talking about Glass’ new position. “If we would have had an opening, we would have loved to have him back.”

The move is significant because the Anteaters are in the Big West Conference, but Burton has no

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problem with it.

“He’s one of my guys,” Burton said. “What’s more important to me is once you’re in the Fullerton family I want to see you keep progressing.”

One might think that since Glass knows the Titans so well it would give UCI an advantage, but Burton thinks otherwise.

“It makes it easier, but they know what you’re doing either way,” Burton said. “There is so much scouting done these days that (game plans are) no secret. Everyone knows what everyone is doing anyways.”

As with many former assistants who move on to other schools, Glass’ situation will be no different.

Under Burton’s coaching tree, he has had assistants who moved on to Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and UC Santa Barbara, who he enjoys seeing during conference play.

“With Eric, I know he’ll always be a Titan. He got his master’s and graduated from here,” Burton said.

Although the Titans will be sad to see Glass leave, Associate Head Coach Andy Newman thinks it’s a great opportunity for him.

The move for Glass does not come without leaving behind great memories.

“Fullerton will always have a place in my heart,” Glass said. “I developed a lot of close relationships, so it will be tough leaving.”

Soccer seeks road wins

By chad uemera/Daily Titan Staff Photographer Sophomore Mario Alvarez makes a play on the ball while taking an alumni player.

By juan saucedo

Daily Titan Staff Writer sports@dailytitan.com

Opening a season on the road is always tough, but it could be even harder. Just ask the Cal State Fullerton men’s soccer players and Head Coach Bob Ammann.

Since spring training, coaches and players knew they would have to embark in an almost Homer-like odyssey – opening the season with five straight road games.

The Titans have partially met the challenge so far. The team posted a 1-1-0 record by handing Penn State (2-1), but then falling in a heartbreaker to Ohio State (2-0-2) at the Wolstein Classic in Columbus, Ohio.

“We dominated three-quarters of the games, and we didn’t play our best soccer,” Ammann said.

Up next for the Titans are matches against the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee (1-2-0), on Friday in the opening round of the Cal State

Northridge Tournament at 1:30 p.m. The team will then face Fairleigh Dickinson University (2-0-0) on Sunday in a second game at the tournament at 11 a.m.

CSUF will end its opening road trip against UCLA (1-1), on Thursday, Sept. 17, in Los Angeles before playing at home against Saint Mary’s College.

This is the roughest challenge that awaits the Titans, who will have to play their best in three more games on the road before playing the first home game on Sept. 20.

This five-game road trip that starts the 2009 season is only the third time since 1991 that the program has started a campaign on the road and away from the support of the home fans.

Forward Jamall Farquharson, however, is an example of how the players are thinking positively about the trip.

“We’re no strangers to travel,” said Farquharson. “We traveled a lot last year.”

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September 10, 2009

Back on the road

By chad uemera/Daily Titan Staff Photographer The women’s volleyball team celebrates after a play against Idaho during the Crowne Plaza Titan Classic at Titan Gym.

By nicholas fortes

Daily Titan Staff Writer sports@dailytitan.com

The Cal State Fullerton Women’s Volleyball team will play three games at the University of New Mexico in the Comcast Challenge this weekend after a successful tournament at Oregon State, upsetting the powerful Wisconsin Badgers 3-0 last Sunday.

The Titans (6-1) are coming off a 2-1 weekend in the Active Ankle Challenge beating Wisconsin and Seattle University in straight sets, but falling to the Oregon State Beavers (8-2) in a three-set sweep.

Erin Saddler and Cami Croteau each were honored as all-tournament players.

Their 6-1 record to start a season is their best start in program history.

Traveling out of town is no easy task and, to add to that, the Titans are playing three teams ranked higher in the RPI rankings.

“We hope to see the girls come out energetic and competitive. It’s very difficult to play on the road, but the upset against Wisconsin was a big plus,” Assistant Coach Vinh Nguyen said.

The Titans will start their tournament against the University of New Mexico at noon on Friday. The Lobos (5-0) are coming off a close win

“The teams coming into this against UC Santa Barbara. weekend have all been highly sucIn five games this season, the Lo- cessful and have not played easy,” bos have only lost four sets while Head Coach Carolyn Zimmerman winning 15. said. “We know Sophomore libewe are going to ro Allison Buck be challenged, leads the team and I’m interwith 86 digs. ested to see how She has recorded we are going to 15 or more digs respond to that in five straight challenge.” matches.

The Bears (8The night 0) have won 24 game for the Tiof 28 sets this tans pits them season and are in a duel against – Alex Wolnisty, coming off a 4-0 the University of showing at the Senior middle blocker Pittsburgh.

Holiday Inn & Suites Baylor The Panthers Classic.

(5-2) are also coming off a successBaylor is led by senior outside hitful tournament weekend at the Penn ter Katie Saunders, who leads the State Tournament, going 2-1 with team with 99 kills, and sophomore wins over Robert Morris College libero Allison King, who leads the and Buffalo University, but falling to team with 116 digs. the Nittany Lions of Penn State.

The Titans are confident and Pittsburgh is led by junior out- know what they need to do to have side hitter Amy Town, who leads the best chance to win, and their the team with 117 kills, and senior confidence shows. libero Michelle Rossi, who leads the “Our goals are to come out firedteam with 142 digs. up and play Titan volleyball. I think The final and most difficult match against Oregon State we didn’t play for the Titans will come Saturday as our game, but we need to play how they face off against the undefeated we normally do and win,” senior Baylor Bears. middle blocker Alex Wolnisty said.

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I think against Oregon State we didn’t play our game, but we need to play how we normally do and win.

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