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Pub hosts political discourse By Laura barron-lopez For the Daily Titan
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FEATURES: “Rumors” opens Friday in Young Theatre, page 3
Considering ideas for TSU’s future For the future, the board is looking into a great many things ranging from replacing their fluorescent lights with new ones that operate with less electricity, to remodeling the lobby of the TSU in an effort to give it a more aesthetiBy Katelin Paiz cally modern look, Deering said. Daily Titan Staff Writer Last semester, a meeting was news@dailytitan.com called between key student leaders to brainstorm new ideas for Despite the economic turmoil the TSU. Among the ideas sugaffecting the campus, students and gested were connecting the TSU staff who head the Titan Student to the bookstore or creating a satUnion are continuing their efforts ellite TSU on the opposite side of to keep the union in shape, and in campus. some instances have taken steps toThe board maintains, however, ward a greener campus. that these are just ideas and that “Yes, we’re in an economically nothing has been set difficult time. But if we in stone. put in our due time, One staff member we will come out of in particular is imthis. And in the mean pressed with the work time, we need to mainhe has seen. tain a first-class student “The TSU is exunion,” said Grant tremely important to Deering, TSU governthe nature and quality ing board chair. of student life on this Rather than purcampus so, therefore, sue the path of expanit’s important for them sion, which facilitated to plan and continuthe construction of the ally assess what the largely-successful Stuneeds of students are,” dent Recreation Censaid Robert Palmer, ter, the TSU’s governvice president for Stuing board has chosen to dent Affairs. revamp the TSU itself, “I applaud them said Deering. for trying to get an “The whole idea of idea and assess stua student union is to dent interest and need be the living room of in preparation for exthe campus,” said Kurt Photos by John wayne maioriello/Daily Titan Staff Photographer panding services to Borsting, TSU direcmeet the needs of stutor. “It’s a place where One idea for expanding student services is to build a section of the Titan Student Union (above headline) that dents.” students, faculty, staff would connect the building to the bookstore (directly above).
Student leaders continue to plans for the Titan Student Union’s future despite the economic climate
OPINION: Anonymity will get you nowhere, page 5
DETOUR: Soulful singer, Robert Francis, bares all at Glass House, page 6
and alumni can come together and have common ground.” Opened in 1976 and expanded in 1992, the newest parts of the TSU are 17 years old and need to be modernized, Borsting said. Most recently, new bowling lanes were acquired to replace the 32-year-old lanes that were its predecessors. Also, in an effort to support sustainability, the roofing of the TSU was replaced with a Sarnafil vinyl membrane that promotes energy conservation by reflecting heat off of the building as well as reducing the environmental impact. “We’re really fortunate this year
in that we have a student board that is very committed to the idea of being sustainable,” Borsting said. In addition, all of the 100 exit signs in the TSU have been upgraded with LED technology that Borsting says will save the TSU $500 per year. The Student Recreation Center has even been Leed Gold Certified, which is awarded to buildings that are built for sustainability. The certification process takes into account indoor air quality, water efficiency, energy savings, reductions in CO2 emissions, resource stewardship and sensitivity to environmental impacts.
Associated Students Inc. held a State of the State forum Wednesday in the Titan Pub at 7 p.m. Political science professors provided answers for students’ questions regarding the future of California. Gregory Washington, chief governmental officer of ASI, was in charge of holding this forum. “There are a lot of things going on with the state of California right now: budget cuts, serious budget deficits and cuts all around the board. I wanted to give students a chance to talk to people and get information about the state from people who have worked in or with the state,” Washington said when asked why he felt it was important to provide this forum. The panel included three professors of political science from CSUF: Matthew Jarvis, Stephen Stambough, Vincent Buck and a bi-chair from the Executive Committee for Academic Senate, Jack Bedell. Sarah Nelson, a kinesiology major, said, “(I) wanted to hear further plans about how budget issues will be addressed and to be informed.” Imren Sheikh, an accounting major, simply wanted, “to get a taste of everything our school has to offer.” As soon as the forum began, the issues plaguing many came to the table: the future of California’s budget and what it means for students and their future. “Well, the problem has a lot to do with how we’ve structured our government. We have given the initiative to the voters in a way that is really more powerful than most other states,” Jarvis responded when asked why California is in the condition that it is now. California’s constitution is unique in comparison to many other states in that it grants the citizen power to vote directly on major issues. This is granted through the initiative, the referendum and the recall. The initiative allows citizens to propose and vote on statutes/constitutional amendments. The referendum allows citizens to stop enforcement of laws See POLITICS, Page 2
‘Tuffywood’ set to assist undecided students By Jamie Iglesias
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Knowing exactly what major to choose may come easy to some students, but for others it is difficult to even have an idea of what major may be best for them. The College of Health and Human Development, InterClub Council and the Freshman Programs Student Association are sponsoring “TuffyWood,” a virtual tour of the eight colleges on campus. The Academic Advisement Center, Assistant Deans Program, Career Center and Freshman Programs are all collaborating to provide information about services on campus. Tuffywood will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 6, in Titan Student Union Pavilions B and C from 2:30 p.m. – 4 p.m. The event is for students who are undecided about their major, students who are thinking of changing their majors and for those who are exploring other majors. “It’s geared not just toward undeclared students but to students who are undecided, or open-minded as we like to call them,” said Elizabeth Zavala-Acevez, assistant director of Career Development. At the beginning of the event, each of the assistant deans will give students a brief overview of their respective colleges, said Lea Beth Lewis, assistant dean for Student Affairs in the College of Health and Human Development. The students will then break into groups and will have the opportunity to ask specific questions about each of the colleges, Lewis said. Students will move around every five minutes, giving them the opportunity to interact with each of the deans from the eight colleges. The information will not be presented in a Power Point and will not be entirely lectured-based, Lewis said. Instead, each of the assistant deans will present their Web sites and information about their colleges. “We hope that this event will promote interaction and gives students the opportunity to get information in a format that is enjoyable to them, rather than in a lecture-room format,” said Deanna Merino-Contino, assistant director in the Academic Advisement Center. The event was created for students to learn about each of the colleges and the resources available to them in the Career Center, Freshman Programs, and the Academic Advisement Center.
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The event will be themed after Hollywood’s Map of the Stars, exposing students to connections on campus they may not have met before, Lewis said. “A lot of students don’t take advantage of the services and the resources available to them, and that is what we are trying to do,” Lewis added. Lewis said that by planning the appropriate classes to take, the time it takes to graduate can be shortened, which can help students save money in the long run. “When it’s costing money, it makes sense for students to begin exploring their options so that they can make well-reasoned
decisions about what major they want to get into,” Lewis said. Students need to know that there are multiple ways to get into their career, Zavala-Acevez said. “There are so many aspects to consider about a major. It’s not just about the academic components; it’s about what these majors are leading to.” TuffyWood will give students the opportunity to learn about the resources available to them and help them choose a major they can be passionate about. We hope that students will become comfortable with with the campus and learn where to get help and who to talk to, Zavala-Acevez said.
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October 1, 2009
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INTERNATIONAL
Bank regulators lose power if proposal approved WASHINGTON (MCT) – Republicans and Democratic lawmakers on Wednesday clashed over a proposal to create a new Consumer Financial Protection Agency, which would wrest key authority over mortgages and credit cards from the Federal Reserve and other bank regulators. “Consumer protection has been in hands of federal bank regulators, and I figure it is fair to say that no calluses will be found on the hands of those that had consumer responsibilities,” said House Financial Services Committee Chairman Barney Frank, D-Mass, at a hearing on the proposed agency. The new agency would strip consumer-protection supervision and enforcement responsibility from the Federal Reserve and other bank regulators, which Frank and others have lambasted for failing to protect consumers from subprime and other types of loans they couldn’t afford in the years leading to financial crisis. The new agency would have rule-writing, supervisory and enforcement authority over banks and other large financial institutions that have escaped regulation. It would also strip government funding that has been allocated to the Federal Reserve for its consumer-oversight responsibilities, including regulation of mortgages.
NATIONAL
Al-Qaida operative suffers from explosive diarrhea KANSAS CITY (MCT) – Al-Qaida’s new method of delivering a deadly payload – in effect a plastic explosive suppository – would make security experts nervous, you might think. It is not easily spotted by conventional detectors. But it does have some who know their explosives busting a gut. A month ago in Saudi Arabia, a terrorist named Abdullah Hassan Tali’ alAsiri reportedly walked past palace checkpoints with a small bomb inserted in a body cavity. Judging by the al-Qaida video featuring him proudly holding a device before committing the deed, it was about 3 inches long. He wanted to blow up a Saudi prince but succeeded only in blowing off his own bottom half and destroying the floor. His intended target, Prince Mohammed bin Nayef, and others in the room were largely unharmed. A Saudi news service quoted the prince saying, understatedly, “He surprised me by blowing himself up.” Suffice to say al-Asiri’s technique has given rise to the term “keister bomb” online. “It sounds almost like drunk logic, where an idea sounds great until the next morning and you’re sober, going, ‘Noooo, that won’t work,’ “ said Paul Worsey. “Unless you’re actually hugging somebody, nobody’s going to get badly hurt.”
STATE
Killer pleaded guilty six times, gets plea bargain LODI, Calif. (MCT) – The “I-5 Strangler” pleaded guilty Tuesday to raping and murdering six young women who disappeared more than two decades ago. In a raspy but clearly audible voice, the white-haired 70-year-old Roger Reece Kibbe said “guilty” six times as a San Joaquin County judge read each victim’s name and the charges. As part of a plea deal, Kibbe will not face the death penalty but will spend the rest of his life in prison with no possibility of parole. Additionally, he will cooperate with law enforcement, talk to a psychologist, take a polygraph test and possibly lead investigators to crime scenes. Prosecutors said they agreed to the plea offer in part because Kibbe’s age means that he would die in prison before his death penalty appeals ran out.
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By RON FU/Daily Titan Staff Photographer Above: ASI held a “State of the State” panel at the TSU pub for students to raise questions about current issues in politics on Wednesday, Sept. 30. Below: (from left) Dr. Vince Buck, Dr. Stephen Stambough, Dr. Jack Bedell and Dr. Matthew Jarvis (not pictured) answer questions regarding the budget crisis and other political topics raised by students.
Politics: Q&A in pub From Page 1
previously passed by California’s legislature and governor. The recall allows citizens to remove officials from office. Regarding the results of these powers granted to citizens, Jarvis said, “They (the people) have made a number of reforms, all of them usually well meaning but that progressively ties the hands of legislature.” Professor Buck said there are three principle reasons for California’s condition: “the two-thirds vote for budget and taxation, which paralyzes the government, the term limits, where you have amateurs making decisions and the initiative process. It should be relatively easy in the government to make day-to-day decisions like budgets; it should be difficult to change the constitution.” Stambough addressed a different problem that seems to be plaguing our government as well, a “behavioral problem is in our government, and they are spending beyond its means.” “Hopefully, your generation changes and doesn’t just spend money. Because when the bad times hit we aren’t ready for it,” he added to the students. When the panel opened to questions, Rodrigo Calderon, an art major, approached the microphone and asked, “What are the current initia-
tive or propositions that we as students can rally behind to close this educational gap?” He further went on to address the student audience, “When a fellow student wants to fight for you, don’t turn your head.” In response to the question, Bedell referenced the oil initiative. The oil initiative would create a charge based on a certain amount of oil that oil companies drill. In Texas, where this initiative has been passed, the money generated from a certain amount of oil funds the University of Texas system. All panelists encouraged students to rally behind an initiative such as this and to get involved. The overall mood of the forum was somewhat tense. Many students stressed their desires to find solutions and to have some guidance as to who they should point the finger at, who they could direct their anger towards. To this, Stambough answered, “Be angry; it’s good. Where do you direct your anger? Sacramento.” All the panelists agreed upon the sad truth of how California reached this place as Buck stated, “We have done it to ourselves.” “Honestly, this crisis is one of the best opportunities we’ve had to actually revisit the question of how we are going to govern ourselves in California because it forces people to realize that it’s not good,” said Jarvis.
Iran to join nuclear talks
GENEVA (MCT) – Iran and six other nations will hold their first talks in 14 months Thursday in Geneva, but despite the participation of a senior U.S. diplomat, chances for a quick breakthrough appear bleak, especially after last week’s revelation of a previously covert Iranian nuclear facility. In its first face-to-face negotiations with Iranian officials, the Obama administration will press Tehran to allow unfettered access to the facility buried under a mountain near the holy city of Qom and to take other steps to alleviate concerns over its nuclear work, a senior U.S. official said. However, U.S. and European diplomats are skeptical after years of frustrating attempts to engage Iran that the talks will lead anywhere, at least anytime soon. “I think it’s safe to predict this is going to be an extremely difficult process,” the senior official said, briefing reporters on the condition of anonymity. In Washington, White House press secretary Robert Gibbs said Wednesday that “I don’t doubt that there could be additional meetings” with Iran, but not to the exclusion of consequences if Iran doesn’t cooperate. “There’s a specific agenda and specific problems that need to be dealt with, and if they’re not dealt with responsibly by the Iranians ... stronger measures will be developed and implemented to ensure that they do,” Gibbs said. “I think it’s important now for the Iranians to take this opportunity, sitting across the table from the P5-plus-1 partners, and demonstrate for the world what their intentions are.” He was referring to the five permanent members of the U.N. Security Council – the United States, United Kingdom, France, Russia and China – plus Germany.
The Geneva talks have been given new urgency by Iran’s belated disclosure of the Qom site, designed to house centrifuges for enriching uranium, and by European intelligence agencies that reportedly have concluded that Iran has restarted work on designing a nuclear warhead. The United States, Britain and France say they’ll push for severe new sanctions against Iran if it doesn’t back down. Of the other three nations that will join in Thursday’s session, however, Germany is less enthusiastic, Russia consistently has opposed sanctions and China has a deepening economic relationship with Iran, a key oil supplier. Iran says that its nuclear work is civilian, aimed at generating electrical power. It’s also given no sign recently that it will accept limits on that work in exchange for political, security and economic incentives that the six powers have offered. Before leaving for Geneva on Wednesday, Iran’s chief negotiator, Saeed Jalili, said the talks were an “opportunity and a test” for the world powers, the Reuters news agency reported. U.S. Undersecretary of State William Burns will be at the table along with Jalili. During the Bush administration, Burns attended a largely fruitless round of talks with Jalili in July 2008, but he was largely a silent participant. This time, the White House has approved Burns’ full participation, and Thursday’s schedule includes time for a potential oneon-one U.S.-Iranian meeting. The senior U.S. official said that an existing offer to Iran still stood for a “freeze for freeze,” meaning a halt to new sanctions on Iran in return for its suspension of enriching uranium that could be used for nuclear arms.
FEATURES
October 1, 2009
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‘Rumor’ has it, new play will be hilarious insane night from each other, and eventually the police, by any means necessary. According to director Kevin Slay, “Rumors” is a “masterpiece of comedy” that has been performed By James Bean thousands of times in hundreds For the Daily Titan of theaters across the nation. The features@dailytitan.com show has earned every morsel of A gunshot rings in the lush home praise it has received. When it hit of the deputy mayor of New York. Broadway in 1988, it was hailed as When the first guests arrive at a party “not only side-splitting, but front to celebrate the deputy’s tenth wed- and back splitting!” by NBC TV. ding anniversary, they begin to susThe students began rehearsal pect the worst when they are greeted the week the cast list went up, with no hosts, no food and no ice. the first Friday of the semester, As it turns out, the and although deputy mayor has the schedule shot off his earlobe was cramped, in an unexpected the students suicide attempt. worked hard They know that and had no more guests are difficulty coming, and if rufinding time mors hit the press to laugh on – Kevin Slay, set. about his brash Director of “Rumors” action, it could “The cast potentially destroy has made it his political career. fun,” Slay Lies and miscommunications mount said. “They are just dynamite, and to a pinnacle, spinning this farce into they make me laugh every day.” a whirlwind of hilarity. Slay received his master’s degree So begins Neil Simon’s “Rumors,” in directing from Cal State Fullera critically-hailed comedy that fol- ton last year, and has been invited lows four very prestigious and no- back to direct “Rumors” this setable couples who try desperately mester. His past credits include to hide the events of one incredibly last semester’s “Some Girls” at the
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Grand Central Theatre in Santa Ana, and his ACTF nominated “As You Like It” last year. Slay has had a blast with his cast for the past month, and looks forward to inviting patrons in to laugh with him and the cast. Indeed, the set seemed to provide freedom for comedic exploration. Everyone in the cast had something to say about the rehearsal process. “We are really good at making each other laugh,” said Alexandria Harris, a bachelor of fine arts recipient. “Making people laugh is something I love doing, and I finally get to do it.” Although the subject of a major political figure attempting suicide only to end up with a hole in the ear lobe may seem macabre, the show’s
focus is much lighter. The cast wholeheartedly trusts the “It isn’t a heavy, deep play,” Slay comedy of Neil Simon, and recogsaid. “It’s doors slamming and phones nize his “masterpiece” as a landmark ringing. It’s zany, and it’s electric.” of American comedy. The script is “I defy you the very definito find someone tion of a farce who wouldn’t though, through enjoy the show,” the door slamsaid Richard ming, temporary Curtis, a junior deafness and mistheater major. taken identity, “You will have – Richard Curtis, fun at this play there is a second Theater major creamier layer of ... you will have a subtler comedy. a phenomenal “Slapstick hutime, and quote mor, big humor, little humor. There it, and possibly want to see it again.” are a lot of different kinds of funny. The show will begin its run Friday This show has all of them,” said se- night, Oct. 2, which is reportedly nior BFA acting student Jeff Martin. nearly sold out.
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By James Bean/For the Daily Titan Lenny (Collin Hurst), left, and Claire (Erica Sinner), right, try to pry the information of what happened to Charlie and Myra out of Ken (Jeff Martin) in “Rumors.”
By James Bean/For the Daily Titan Glen, played by Nick Rocz, right, laughingly realizes he has mistaken Ernie, portrayed by Richard Curtis, as the butler in a scene from Neil Simon’s “Rumors,” opening Oct. 2 at the Young Theatre on campus.
Rumors of the show’s success have reached the student population, and they are beginning to respond. “I saw the show when I was just starting to get into theater,” said sociology major Kristina Van Hoogmoed. “And I laughed so much my face hurt.” “Rumors” will be running Thursday through Saturday night at 8 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m. through Oct. 18 in the Young Theatre on campus. “It’s really a two hour show,” Martin said. “But those two hours to Joe Theater-goer will be the best two hours of his week.” Tickets are on sale at the Performing Arts box office near the Nutwood parking structure, or on www.tickets. com.
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FEATURES
October 1, 2009
Grad writes, runs firm and gives back to Arboretum Daily Titan Staff Writer features@dailytitan.com
Judith Goffin graduated from Cal State Fullerton in 1974, earning her BA in communications with an emphasis in radio-TVfilm. She wrote for the Daily Progress, Huntington Beach Independent and Yorba Linda Star to name a few publications. She is currently the president of her own public relations company, Goffin Public Relations. Goffin’s company will turn 29 today. When asked what she does, she said, “I make things happen.” Close to 100 CSUF students have worked as interns at her firm. “I am very proud of the outcome of having interns. They do a lot of hard work and hands-on PR work. I call it ‘Grad School East’ since we’re so close to CSUF.” She recommends students be concerned about “marketing and branding” themselves by keeping in touch with people. “You can’t have too many connections. All of these people are helpful to you along the years. Make friends with your teachers. Let
the teachers know who you are ... they’re the friends can be greater than romantic love. ones who have the job offers,” Goffin added. Goffin uses the words that some are not brave She explained that many of those people enough to say. have helped her along her journey. “Her poetry is more than words,” said Liz In 2002, Goffin began writing poetry after Gilson, Fullerton Arboretum facilities rental her oldest son, Steven, passed away at 41 due manager and a fan of Goffin. to complications related to diabetes. “There’s a lot of soulful energy in her poIn 2004, she published ems that help readers a book called “Grieving: A to visualize the ideas Mother’s Point of View,” a she’s trying to get Her poetry is more that book of poetry to ease the across.” than words. There is a loss of a loved one. Goffin has a mutual Though she has never appreciation for the lot of soulful energy in Fullerton Arboretum. taken a poetry class, she writes from the heart. She has offered to her poems. John Butler, a friend donate a percentage of – Liz Gilson, the sales from her Auof Goffin’s, said that she Fan “write[s] the words people gust/September sales of would want to say if they “Embracing Love.” were writers.” The photos feature She published “The Path of Discovery: Ex- what she calls one of her loves: botanicals. ploring, Growing and Making Life’s Choices” Goffin still has many more goals she wants in 2007. to accomplish in life: “There’s a lot more to Goffin believes that everyone has a story do,” said Goffin. and that it’s important to listen. The next type of canvas she wants to work Most recently, she launched her book “Em- with is the Internet. bracing Love.” Goffin can be reached at goffinpr@aol. Goffin believes that self-love is the first com. Or you can visit her Web site at www. step to loving others, and love for family and JudithGoffin.com.
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By John Wayne Maioriello/Daily Titan Staff Photographer Author Judith Goffin signs a copy of “Embracing Love” while an enthusiastic fan flips through the book at its launch in late August 2009 at Grave Gallery in Fullerton.
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A 23-year-old liberal studies student sells his fan-made comic with a little help from Billy Mays and Bob Dylan. Alfredo Luna, senior and vice president of Cal State Fullerton’s Japanese Anime Club was convinced to sell his fan-made comic this year at Anime Expo. Going with a few friends and other members of the Japanese Anime Club, he set up his booth, selling the first and second volumes of his comic named “Limbo 4 Losers.” “Limbo 4 Losers” revolves around Cassidy Hall who, after being depressed all her life, is hit by a car and sent to limbo, Luna said. Limbo being a realm inhabited by those who have committed suicide and must remain there until they repent. During Cassidy’s adventures, she has run ins with a sepuku samurai, a Muslim terrorist and a nazi angel. Along with her is her guardian, a drunken cat
named Virgil. Anime Expo is a four-day convention that is generally held Fourth of July weekend at the Los Angeles Convention Center. The convention holds many of the industry leaders in anime and manga along with the independent companies. Creators of manga and anime hold panels and signings, allowing fans to get up close to those who inspired them. Anime Expo, like most conventions, has an area called Artist Alley, where artists sell their doujin (fanmade comics) along with posters, pins and other fan-made art. Editors will, from time to time, walk down Artist Alley seeking new talent, so it’s a great place to get noticed. A booth for all four days at the convention costs $75. At Luna’s booth, he only had 50 copies of volume one of “Limbo 4 Losers,” and 35 copies of volume two. Luna came up with the plot after reading a story about a girl who tried to commit suicide a few years back.
“Being a Catholic, we are told you keep selling, and joked around trying are sent to hell if you commit suicide, to cheer him up,” Le said. and I wanted to create a story where It did, or at least convinced Luna those who do commit suicide can re- to go out a sell his comic for one pent,” Luna said. more day. If sales didn’t get better, he “I was scared. I didn’t know what could at least just go and enjoy the I was doing there; I really wanted to convention for the next two days. leave when On day I only sold two, Luna’s one comic in spirits were two hours.” still low. L u n a He was spent seven only able hours at his to sell two table on day comics in – Vinh Le, one hour. one and was Japanese Anime Club member only able to Luna needsell seven ed help, and comics. he needed it He returned, depressed, to his hotel fast. room when he ran into the man who Help came in the form of his friend convinced him to go to Anime Expo Alex Bullock, a 19-year-old chemand sell his comic: Vinh Le. istry major and another member of Le, a 22-year-old computer sci- the Japanese Anime Club, who came ence major and member of the Japa- along. Earlier that morning, Bullock nese Anime Club, saw how depressed found that the art that he bought on Luna was. the first day of the convention had “I told him to go out there and been tossed out by the maid.
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After getting a refund from the hotel lobby, he spent most of the second day reclaiming the art that had been thrown out when he saw his friend Luna struggling to make a sale. Bullock did what any friend would do: He jumped behind the table and did his Billy Mays impression. “Whenever someone would buy a volume, I would go, ‘He just bought a doujin and look how happy he is. Let me hear a hell yeah!’ and the people around the table would gave me a hell yeah!” Bullock said. It worked. The Billy Mays impression attracted more people to the booth, and Luna sold more of his comics on that day. On day three, Luna, now without Bullock, used the same strategy from the day before. Luna, who couldn’t do a Billy Mays impression, did a combination of Mays and Brother Jed, whom CSUF students know from his sermons he does on campus at least once a semester. Luna, on day three’s sales, only had to say, “It was a good day.” “Well, the impression didn’t work
that well. While I was there I saw Alex scare away this one girl near the booth,” said psychology major Katrina Cheung, 18. Cheung was part of the group of CSUF anime club members who went to Anime Expo. On the final day of the convention, Luna decided he wanted to enjoy what was left of it and went to see some of the panels, leaving his friend Bullock in charge. Bullock continued his Mays impression, but added for anyone who bought a comic a Bob Dylan impression. “I sold at least half of the comics left on that day,” Bullock said. By the end of the convention, Luna only had three issues of volume one left and 10 issues remaining of volume two. Luna is currently working on nine different doujin. The majority of them are being worked on with other members of the anime club. On his experiences at this year’s Anime Expo, Luna said, “I would do it all over again and ... I will be going next year.”
OPINION
October 1, 2009
Five Across the Eyes
“A slap in the face to those most deserving”
Who the hell do you think you are? by Jeremiah Magan
Daily Titan Opinion Editor opinion@dailytitan.com
Let me start by saying that we, the Daily Titan, greatly appreciate our readers. We appreciate the fact that you read our articles and that you are passionate about the topics we cover. We also appreciate the fact that this passion has driven you to comment on our articles on our Web site. That being said, I have one simple grievance. The anonymity of the Internet provides you with the ability to say what you wish with, virtually, no repercussions. The only downside you experience is that you often incite one another into a debate on our comment pages. Again, something we appreciate, encourage and enjoy reading. I am not here to dissuade you from speaking your mind. But I do believe that if you have something to say – an opinion that you feel strongly enough about to take time out of your day to write – then you should be willing to stand behind your words and identify yourself, instead of hiding behind screen names like “Anonymous.” The writers of the Daily Titan, specifically those that write for the Opinion section, believe in their words.
They put their names and beliefs in print and online for the world to see and judge. They do not hide behind pen names; they put their words out on the line, ripe for you, the reader, to pick apart as you see fit – because they believe in their work. This message is also extended to the students and faculty of Cal State Fullerton who participated in this week’s protests. The Daily Titan dedicated many of its staff members to reporting your actions as completely and objectively as possible. But when our reporters asked many of you for your names to attribute your statements, you declined. Why? Who, or what, are you afraid of? You have already taken such a bold stance by voicing your opposition to the budget cuts, fee increases and furloughs; why would you not want to stand behind your actions and words? Why are you afraid to identify yourself to those you are opposing and those you challenge? The school has no grounds to punish you for what you have done. As long as you stay within the confines of the law, then your speech and actions are protected. I have heard many of you justify this by saying, “We feel this isn’t about one person; it’s about the movement.”
I agree, but the movement is comprised of individuals working together for one common goal, not a group of nameless bodies aimlessly happening to congregate in the same location. Revealing your identity and standing by your words only strengthens your argument and the resolve of those around you. If you are too much of a coward to stand behind your actions, then those who have heard your call will see it as weakness and will lose faith in the cause. You may claim that there are no leaders, only a large gathering of like-minded individuals, but someone had to take the first step and organize. Someone has been making decisions about where and when the people meet, and where they go from there. There are people who have taken it upon themselves to start the chants and address the gathered crowds. That sounds like leadership to me. How do you expect your voice to be heard and thoughts to be considered, when they are projected out from obscurity? If you truly believe in what you are saying, then you need to be willing to stand behind what you say and do; otherwise, you are just another faceless voice whining from the shadows.
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Dear executive staff of Associated Students, Inc., I love this school as much as you. I want to see it become an institution that becomes well respected throughout the world. I invite you to share in this vision: thousands of students standing up for Cal State Fullerton and sharing in their pride for the institution that gives them hope. The students who you represent are getting their classes cut in half, their favorite professors fired, and their graduation dates delayed. Your administration is showing reluctance to take a stand. When I look at ASI’s leadership, I see many content individuals who care far more about their resumé boost and clique than actually making a difference. I give you over $100 a year, and you give me grilled cheese sandwiches. What purpose does that serve when we might not be able to graduate? What purpose does that ever serve? Your token gestures are helping no one. Screaming “Your executive staff” makes me nauseous. If you truly wish to instill Titan pride, you need to take a stand for the students. If we do not come, it is our fault, but if you do not try, it is yours. The time for empty discourse is over. You need to help organize a movement. It needs to be inspirational, it needs to be grassroots and it needs to throw ASI’s conventional wisdom
to the wind. You should be out there every day begging for help. You need to criticize the school bureaucracy, state legislators, federal legislators and the policies they create that cripple our age group. You need to register us to vote. You need to petition us. You need to organize marches, sit-ins and with other schools – you need to empower your constituents! Student movements are a way to unite the student body. Great institutions are famous for their leadership and standing up for higher education. You represent 37,000 students, and you have yet to put one protest together? No one wanted these tuition hikes, enrollment deductions and furlough days. Yet, I don’t see anyone in your administration sweating. I value my education, and I do not want to spend my entire career justifying that CSUF was a good institution. You were elected to this position, now either lead or step aside. People are out there organizing without you; they are willing to do the things you have not. They will fight for our education. They will petition, they will protest and they will dissent. I will be with them, will you? I believe you have the capability of enabling and legitimizing this movement if you take it seriously. Either take a stand for the students, or resign and let someone with a concrete plan lead us. Sincerely, Nick Nevins
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His music can be compared to the folksy and slightly dismal nature of Conor Oberst (Bright Eyes, The Mystic Valley Band) substituting Oberst’s scratchy voice for a deep, mature croon. His music also sounds similar to Bob Dylan's, who Francis said was an influence of his. Dylan’s Blood on the Tracks is his favorite album because it is “one of the most heartfelt, perfect records.” Although Photos By Ron fu/Daily Titan Staff Photographer Francis said the Robert Francis brought his heartfelt lyrics to Pomona last Saturday to an appreciative crowd at the Glass House. similarity between himself and Dylan wasn’t intended, the cover art for his 2007 indie debut album One by One bares a striking resemblance to Dylan’s artwork for The Times They Are A-changin'. Francis’ newest album, Before Nightfall, will be released on Oct. 20, but will be pre-released on iTunes as he wanted. By Meghan alfano “I knew at a young age I wanted a promotion for the young artist. Daily Titan Staff Writer Francis said his new album differs to drop out of school and just travdetour@dailytitan.com from his first because of the way it el,” he added. Music, he said, was something he was produced. His first album was Robert Francis is a singer-songreleased on indie label Aeoronaut writer hailing from Echo Park, Los picked up immediately. “I picked up a guitar and could Records, but Before Nightfall will be Angeles. Francis’ major label debut. At the age of 22, he already has never put it down,” Francis said. One by One “took forever,” FranHe described his music as “folktwo albums under his belt and a cis said. inspired rock music. Very genuine promising future ahead of him. “I wrote and produced everyFrancis was raised in a family that and stripped-down songs.” supported his musical influence. His father is a classical composer, and his mother, who grew up in a small rural town in Mexico, encouraged Francis to learn to play the guitar at the age of seven so he could play the Ranchero songs she loved as a child. Francis’ sisters are also involved in music. His sister, Juliette Commagere is a member of the indie group Hello Stranger, and both his sisters have sung on his albums. When he was about eight years old, Francis said the movie Paris, Texas drew him to chase the things
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detour@dailytitan.com thing by myself, and recorded in a friend's studio. I was partying a lot back then, so I just kind of did it on my own time. My friends took bets on how long it would take me to finish,” he added. Nightfall was written over the course of one summer, and was recorded during three weeks this past spring. The focus on the new album, he said, was more on the lyrics and uses less instruments than his debut. “It’s easy for an artist to hide behind arrangements,” he said. The inspiration for his album has also changed. Francis said his first album was impacted greatly by a “tumultuous relationship," and he felt the need to write about it. His new album, he said, varies more as far as what he writes about. Currently, Francis is on a tour of the West Coast with the band Portugal. The Man. On Sept. 26, just one day after Francis’ birthday, he opened for the band at the Glass House in Pomona. Although he apologized multiple times for being exhausted during the show, as he had been up non-stop for 48 hours, the crowd seemed to enjoy his performance. “It surprised me," said 18-yearold Alissa Santyo from Riverside, who had heard of Francis before but was at the show to see Portugal. The Man. “I liked the lyrics a lot," she said. Sarah Oatman, a 20 year old also from Riverside, said she thought Francis’ set reminded her of Johnny Cash. “It was really raw and back-to-thebasics type music,” Oatman said. “It was one of the best performances I’ve seen in a while, and it made me want to check out more of his stuff,” she said. Aside from playing with Portugal. The Man, Francis will also open for British folk rockers, Noah and the Whale, during their U.S. tour at the end of October.
Catching a break with ‘Jake’ By Scott Herder
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photo communications major Christa Connelly. “I work on campus and this is my lunch break. I come every week,” she added. The Jakes all attended different schools and lived hundreds of miles apart, but still made time to practice monthly and write songs for the EP Shake My Hand. "I honestly don’t know how it worked out,” said Gahdia. “Normal communication would be through Facebook messaging.” “We told our parents that we were going to take some time off of school. Then if we don’t get signed by (July 15) we would go back to school,” said Cannata. “We recently got signed, so that pretty much stopped us from having to go back to school.” The Jakes recently caught a big break by beating out 1,500 bands to open for the Kings of Leon. “During the sound check, the guys for the Kings of Leon were watching us from the balcony. That was the most intimidating thing ever," said Jacob Tilley. "The circumstances, the ridiculous lack of sleep, it made everything seem surreal,” said drummer, Francois Comtois. "It really felt like a dream,” he added.
With their feel-good grooves and mellow mood, The Jakes took the stage yesterday afternoon and brought some swagger and bravado to the stage at Cal State Fullerton’s Becker Amphitheatre. The laid back group seemed at home onstage, making fun of each other and getting ready to jam. The band hooked people who didn’t know about the campus' weekly Wednesday shows. “I came over because they sounded really good,” said senior business administration major Norna Martinez. “He has an amazing voice; they kind of sound like Kings of Leon,” Martinez added. The lead singer of The Jakes, Sameer Gadhia, tried to get the Fullerton crowd involved by saying, “When I say 'C,' you say 'SUF.'” The crowd responded as one would think, half-assed. “That was pretty shitty,” said Gadhia. However, the crowd grew and people stayed to listen to the band’s great live performance in which the dailytitan.com/beckerthejakes band seemed cohesive and full of life. “It’s even better live,” said art major Krys Martin. The audience experienced a band that really seemed to enjoy each other and cracked jokes between songs. “It was definitely one of the By john wayne maioriello/Daily Titan Staff Photographer best Wednesday Jacob Tilley, Payam Doostzadeh, Sameer Gadhia and Eric Cannata of The c o n c e r t s ,” s a i d Jakes perform Wednesday afternoon at Becker Amphitheatre.
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MOVIE
By JAMES BEAN
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Surrogates begins by taking the viewer to the distant future. It is a world where technology has advanced far enough to allow humans to live their lives through the aid of a robot called a "surrogate." The surrogate will walk and talk like a normal human, but behind their eyes is a dead soul-less void with no hope of becoming anything more than just a pile of scrap metal. The movie had an adequate (albeit, incredibly overdone) idea that was handled terribly then executed by a firing squad. The Matrix and I, Robot are much better examples of how to pull off this kind of film. Perhaps it was the incredibly forced, almost mechanical, dialogue? Say whatever you want about the intended "style" of the film – there is no reason, ever, for dialogue to be so unbearable that you begin to rewrite it in your mind in a desperate attempt to make it sound human. This film went in several directions. Why did the surrogate hu-
mans need to be so obviously fake? Why did the inner wiring of said surrogates need to be green? Why were there so many not-soveiled jabs at the anonymity of the Internet? I wasn't digging the almost campy-art direction of this movie, and, as stated above, I was simply not smellin' what the dialogue was cookin'. But about halfway through the film, the story took a surprising turn and began to interest me. Although this phenomenon only lasted for about 30 minutes, a faint glimmer of hope sparkled under the ocean of poor choices that this movie made. If I was under the impression, however, that the story would propel this movie out of mediocrity, I was sorely mistaken. The above-average middle sequence turned out to be a fluke in this mess of a film. The story found a way to coup-de-gras the audience's hope that they hadn't wasted their money.
MUSIC
By MAUREEN FOX
Daily Titan Staff Writer detour@dailytitan.com
Bands generally hate to be compared to other musical artists because they strive to create their own unique sound. But after listening to Cavo’s debut album, Bright Nights Dark Days, you can’t help but compare them to other alternative rock bands. You can hear similarities with Nickleback in the voice and lyrics. Their guitar riffs sound like Jimmy Eat World, and they give off the distinct vibe of Daughtry. Cavo, which hails from St. Louis, Mo., has been playing for nine years and has already produced one independent recording, but this is their first major-label album. They are quickly stepping into the spotlight, touring with Daughtry, Sick Puppies and Staind. Their single, “Let It Go,” is also found on the Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen soundtrack. Cavo’s increasing popularity is no doubt due to their mainstream sound; they easily fit into the catalog of alternative rock music. But while
their mainstream sound is essential to their success, it’s also their greatest weakness. Cavo sounds so much like a number of other bands that it’s hard to find their own unique identity within their album. Over time, their songs start to blend together. Their main single, “Champagne," which opens the album, lacks originality by combining basic lyrics with basic riffs in an attempt to be catchy. But when Cavo steps outside its boundaries and tries something new, such as the varying guitar in “Crash” and the ranging vocals in “Let It Go,” the band’s personality shines through the standard rock formula. You find yourself humming along to their more ambitious songs. Despite their similarities to other bands, Cavo’s Bright Lights Dark Days is a strong attempt to break into the music scene. Cavo fits perfectly into the alternative rock mold; they don’t win any points for innovation, but they will appeal to the masses.
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MOVIE
By Summer rogers
Daily Titan Staff Writer detour@dailytitan.com
A Serious Man takes place in Minneapolis in the ’70s – untouched by the fads and trends of the decade with the exception of music and television. Larry Gopnik (Michael Stuhlbarg, Cold Souls) is a mathematics professor at a university and is just trying to make ends meet for his family: his wife Judith (Sari Lennick), daughter Sarah (Jessica McManus), and son Danny (Aaron Wolff). Unfortunately for Larry, Murphy’s Law is firmly in play in his life. One of his students attempts to bribe him for a better grade, and if he doesn’t accept the money, the student claims he will sue him for defamation. His wife has been cheating on him with family friend Sy Ableman (Fred Melamed, Hollywood Ending); his daughter is stealing money out of his wallet to save up for a nose job; his son just wants him to fix the TV antenna so he can watch F-Troop; his neighbor is a goy (a person not of the Jewish faith) and intimidates him; his brother is
jobless, sleeps on the living room couch and spends countless hours in the bathroom. In short, Larry’s life is a mess – quickly unraveling, forcing him into a downward spiral of hopelessness. Although anything that can go wrong in Larry’s life does go wrong, the audience doesn’t seem to feel the depressing darkness and growing despair that Larry must feel. The film is kept light and funny enough to not transfer Larry’s emotions, which makes the film a dark comedy. A Serious Man is written and directed by four-time Oscar winning brothers Joel and Ethan Cohen. Their films range on the comedy and drama spectrum from blatantly humorous (Intolerable Cruelty), to subtle humor (The Big Lebowski), to dark comedy (Burn After Reading), to drama (No Country for Old Men). A Serious Man fits in with Burn After Reading, and it wouldn’t be surprising if the film is nominated for an Oscar for Best Picture.
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Ocotober 1, 2009
Punk goes chic at LB music fest By Patrick cowles
Daily Titan Asst. News Editor detour@dailytitan.com
A security guard leads the way as I haphazardly follow to deal with a “situation,” some drunk females. To my right, a girl lurches over the upstairs railing outdoors to vomit, or so I thought. Some lucky dudes downstairs got flashed. So far it’s been a good show, the cops even came out to see the scene. The Shore Ultra Lounge, located inside the Seaport Marina Hotel in Long Beach, hosted AHL Production's Pangea Music Festival, Sept. 25 and 26. Over 100 bands played, sharing five stages throughout the weekend. With headlining acts such as Strung Out, and Bullets and Octane, a sea of Mohawks filled the floor, but the festival drew a much larger crowd than just the punk scene. Well-dressed hotel guests dotted the crowd, hanging out by the walls or in the periphery of the mosh pit. A few hundred people, including Efrem Schulz of Death By Stereo, came Sept. 25 for the 10-hour show,
belt, the latest being Explode, DC-4 only played original material at the show. "But we'll play AC/ DC's 'Riff lasting from 4 p.m. Raff' during 2 a.m., with headliner encores," said Strung Out taking the Jeff Duncan. stage two minutes to Later in the midnight. evening, the All ages were welmain confercome, and the fesence room, tival drew people of which was set all generations. With up with two a mix of veteran and stages on opupcoming bands fillBy Daniel enos/For the Daily Titan posite ends, ing the bill, it was no Members of the band Secret Stache Andy Chratza, Ricardo Rodriguez and Ash Fiero bring their hard-rock anthems to the three-day fest. was packed surprise. solid with this festival last year, they were al- is LA-based and features brothers Of all the bands that played that ready booked. Jeff (singer, who also plays guitar bodies. People waited for Bullets and night, a couple stood due to their With two albums released over in Armored Saint), Shawn (drums), Octane, 20-year veterans of the mumusicianship and stage presence. the past eight years, it does seem that and Matt Duncan (bass), along with sic industry, to unleash their punkLongway, an Orange Countythe band is more at home on stage. lead guitarist and finger-board wiz- metal fury. based self-proclaimed live band, Within a minute of their first But they have been slowed down by ard Robertson. brought a thunderstorm of energy song, the atmosphere of the room a large volume of members coming Although DC-4 originally took off onstage and through the speakers, had changed from eager anticipaand going. The current bassist, Pat, in 1995, Robertson joined the band with guitarist Trevor, an eye-patched joined back in April. in 2007. Robertson is known for be- tion, to pure kinetic energy. punk-demon, running offstage into The engaging stage presence of As their set time faded away, Long- ing a member of the band "Dio," the middle of the pit, still playing Strung Out kept these people on way decided bring out a pseudo- and recorded "Lock Up the Wolves," as the whirlpool of bodies furiously edge during the whole set, conjuring punk classic to end their set. "We've which was released in 1990. wrapped around him. been playing 'Rebel Yell' for about With an explosive tenacity for the largest mosh pit out of the audi"Forty–five minutes is about as seven years now," Longway said. solo breaks and earth-shaking drum- ence yet. long as we can go," said singer Brian Jumping and diving while runAnother band had two familiar rolls, DC-4 captivated the audience Longway. ning across the stage, Strung Out faces: Odin co-founder Jeff Duncan, with some good ol' crunch guitar Longway has played the Warped squeezed the last reserve of energy and former Dio guitarist Rowan riffs. Tour for the last two years, and alRobertson. That other band, DC-4, With three albums under their from the tired crowd. though invited by Pangea to play With so much stage-diving traf-
fic flooding the stage, the bouncer couldn't handle the amount of people climbing on stage and flinging themselves right back off. As their time ran out, Strung Out graced the audience with the only encore of the night. For the first show on their new tour, Strung Out started off with a big bang, and with only a month of shows they'll hopefully keep the thunder rolling for fans. I sat down with Jake Kiley for a short interview about their new album and upcoming tour before the show. "We've been working on it for the past year with Cameron Webb and he really got us working together cohesively," said Kiley. "And we just came up with a bunch of riffs that kinda came out of nowhere ... and then Cameron was able to step in with that outside opinion and really help us hone in the best parts and make it the best overall." After the current month of scheduled U.S. shows, Strung Out will take a short break before heading to Japan, South America and Europe. "We'll be busy for the next year or two," Kiley said. Check out the new Strung Out album Agents Of The Underground, released Sept. 29. For clips of the show and the interviews visit dailytitan.com/strungoutmusic
French conquer famous Hollywood theater By nicole park
Daily Titan Staff Writer detour@dailytitan.com
The inaugural OohlaLA French music festival took place at The Music Box at the Henry Fonda Theater on Hollywood Boulevard over a whirlwind three-day stint from Sept. 23 to 25. The festival's Web site called last week's event the "first edition." Tim Plumley of Ink Tank, the public relations firm representing the festival, said organizers hope to make OohlaLA an annual celebration of French music and the artists who create it, by bringing a new mix of musicians
to the U.S. next summer. Three bands played on the first and second nights while four slots were filled the final night. On Wednesday, unfamiliar listeners were introduced to the French master of dance-pop, Sebastien Tellier, as well as solo artist Gonzales, who is also the arranger and producer for the Grammy-nominated artist, Feist. The third band of the first evening was Cocoon, a soft-spoken duo consisting of Mark Daumail and Morgane Imbeaud. Thursday, the second night of 'le festival,' brought a larger crowd, according to one of the main lounge's bartenders. The night's lineup in-
cluded the adorable pixie-like Soko, who was added to the bill just last week when Emilie Simon canceled at the last minute, citing "major personal reasons." Simon's most recognizable work includes composing the motion picture soundtrack for March of the Penguins. Soko's girlish, singsong voice ranges from dripping with innocence, to fast-paced half-talking, to angsty Björk-like shouting. Soko even looks like a French version of the Icelandic singer. She wore a casual dress with boots and a floppy hat, adding to her childlike sweetness. Sweet perhaps, but shy, not even a bit. When the relaxed crowd
Photos By shruti patel/Daily Titan Photo Editor The three-day international music festival featured a variety of acts that delighted and confused the audience. Despite the differences in cultures, music acted as a common language between attendees and the artists making the OolaLA festival a success.
failed to applaud to her liking, Soko spoke up: "Hey, cheer up a little bit." That was all it took to break the ice, and the audience roared with claps and cheers. "Thank you," she smiled. The next band was the neurotic duo, The Do – Olivia B. Merilahti and Dan Levy – Finnish and French, respectively. At the end of the first song, Merilahti said, "Nothing works tonight; everything is broken. This is our first time in LA, and we're really disappointed," before exiting the stage. Confused fans were left in shock, as there had been no recognizable mishaps on stage. Despite the confusing walk-off, fans cheered encouragements for the two to return and finish their planned set. Not long into the enticing cheering, they emerged and Merilahti told the crowd, "So this is really humiliating, but I guess the only thing I can do is just play something for you." Her voice broke into soft crying for a moment before The Do finished their rollercoaster performance. "Thank you for coming. Shit happens," the singer bid the concertgoers farewell. Hey, it is the first year. Lastly, and perhaps most spellbinding, was Nouvelle Vague, a seven-piece band of four women and three men. The band is better described as a living, breathing, performing project from producer Marc Collin, who takes classic 1980s hit songs and revamps them into something with more of a lounge vibe. Thursday's performance was subtitled "Hollywood Mon Amour" (French for "Hollywood My Love"), and again featured '80s chart-toppers, except this time, they were all from movie soundtracks. Translating in English to "new
wave" and "bossa nova," the sizable and ever-changing group mix together the elements of '80s new wave tunes with the jazzy lounge feel of bossa nova. Songs performed at the French fest hailed from such movies as the boxing films of Rocky Balboa fame, Flashdance and from the James Bond movie A View to Kill, among others. Nearly half the audience was adorned with proper mustaches and berets curiously balanced on several heads, which were bobbing in tune to the music. Yes, even French kissing was a common example of the fusion of French and American pastimes. In fact, that is the very reason why the event was sponsored by the Consulate General of France in Los Angeles and Cultural Services of the French Embassy in the U.S. No, it was not to promote EuroAmerican tonsil hockey, but to foster a sense of cultural understanding and a "better understanding of France," according to the consulate's Web site. According to concertgoer Jameelah Nuriddin, the culture does hold a special, even elusive and elite, place in the heart of LA. "I'm telling you, there is such a strong French subculture here in LA. There is seriously a covert French organization here. They meet every week in a different, secret place, and it's like a real club, an organization. Everyone only speaks French to one another, and if you don't speak properly, they won't talk to you anymore. I've been, but I just try to talk as little as possible," Nuriddin said.
"I am so attracted to the French culture and Nouvelle Vague. I love that it's like a secret. I've been a fan since 2005, and I know people are going to start looking this up, and they're going to like it," Nuriddin added. Adorned with fairytale lighting and complete with another full bar, the rooftop lounge served as the perfect spot to catch some fresh air and overlook the Hollywood strip of lights. Not everyone in attendance was hip to the "underground" French force. Traveling human rights activist Izabela Lundberg, 35, of Croatia, was visiting town for only one night before stopping in on the festival at the referral of a friend. "I'm from Europe, so I think it's really cool that this is going on in LA. I'm excited for tonight!" Lundberg said before the performances started.
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Think Different. Think Simon. The Don Says... Odom’s hitch to Kardashian may end up hurting his game Stop crying over Angels beerfest on Adenhart’s jersey
By simon liang
Daily Titan Asst. Sports Editor sports@dailytitan.com
I love Los Angeles. Where else are you going to find movie stars strolling down the street and professional athletes constantly in the public eye? LA is the center of everything celebrity-related. When professional athletes get married, the story makes headlines but no one really thinks too much about it. But here’s the catch: When you play for the LA Lakers and you just married a reality television star, you have just invited millions of people to invade your privacy.
This isn’t a Facebook-type of privacy breach; this is eavesdropping into the ins and outs of your personal life. Lamar Odom’s marriage to Khloe Kardashian was not surprising, rumors had been circulating for weeks prior. However, their relationship heated up so quickly that it’s shocking. Keep in mind they met at a party thrown by Ron Artest in Miami less than a month ago. How convenient. First there are questions of Artest ruining the chemistry of the “Lake Show,” now he is playing matchmaker. Artest might be a defensive stopper, but he sure as hell is no “Millionaire Matchmaker.” I am sure that Odom and Kardashian are in Lala-land right now, literally and figuratively, but Odom’s brash move is still uncharacteristic. You could say that it was love at first sight. Or love at first lust. Whatever you want to call it. Let’s look on the bright side: at least they did not have a drunken night leading to an infamous Vegas wedding (i.e. Dennis Rodman and Carmen Electra).
photo courtesy mct Los Angeles Lakers forward Lamar Odom drives to the bucket against the Utah Jazz.
Truthfully, there is a Kardashian curse in professional sports. First, there was New Orleans Saints running back Reggie Bush. All of you USC fans know who I’m talking about; this guy was flat-out amazing for the Trojans. Everyone thought he was going to be a superstar in the National Football League. Enter Kim Kardashian. Bush has been battling injuries and inconsistency. He has been criticized for not being able to establish himself as an every-down running back. Everyone is talking about how prolific the Saints’ offense has been this season, mainly because of Drew Brees, and of course Bush is an afterthought. After that, you have free-agent shooting guard Rashad McCants, a first-round lottery pick in the 2005 NBA Draft out of the University of North Carolina, who during the 2007-08 season averaged close to 15 points a game. Enter Khloe. McCants is still looking for a job and was not able to secure a roster spot on the Houston Rockets. He is proof that you could go to sleep as a great scoring threat in the NBA and wake up the next morning with no team wanting your services. Will Khloe have the same impact on Odom? Let’s hope not. If Odom’s play suddenly drops, I’m sure all the Lakers’ hopefuls will be right outside the E! studio asking for the death of “Keeping Up with the Kardashians” and “Kourtney and Khloe Take Miami.” Get this, there is word of a possible reality show featuring Khloe and Odom. And we all know what happens to couples on reality shows – it gets ugly really fast. Do I believe in curses in sports? Yes, and this Kardashian curse might not have as much history as the curse of the Bambino or craziness of the Madden curse, but it will become a curse that sports fans despise. Stay tuned for E!’s possible new hit reality show “Ballin’ with the Odoms.” Move over “Jon & Kate
By Adan vasquez
Daily Titan Sports Editor sports@dailytitan.com
On Monday night, the Los Angeles Angels clinched their third consecutive American League West Division title with an 11-0 smashing of the Texas Rangers at Angel Stadium. It has been a long season for the Angels, who took a big hit back on the early morning of April 9, with the sudden death of 22-year-old pitcher Nick Adenhart due to a drunk driver. After their AL West-clinching victory, a lot of controversy arose after the Angels decided to include Adenhart in their celebration. Everyone knows how teams celebrate big wins in all sports: You bust out the champagne, the beer and, most importantly, the swim goggles, then commence to empty each bottle or can over a teammates head. I get it. You probably get it. We see it all the time. The LA Lakers, Pittsburgh Steelers and Penguins all drowned themselves in alcohol following championships in 2009; it’s how sports teams celebrate. Yet, when the Angels decided to honor Adenhart while making sure that he was recognized by everyone as still being a part of the team, people began complaining, citing poor judgment on the part of the players and the organization for allowing this to happen. Had Adenhart’s life not been lost, you can rest assured that he would have been right there celebrating with his teammates, pouring just as much champagne as anyone else.
photo courtesy mct Angels pitcher John Lackey walks off the field carrying the late Nick Adenhart’s jersey.
All season long, the Angels have made sure Adenhart’s presence did not vanish in the clubhouse – evidenced by his locker remaining intact. After they were done dousing each other with all the alcohol they could get their hands on, they headed back out and made their way to centerfield, where Adenharts now-unmistakable photo and No. 34 reside. All the players gathered with arms around one another and made sure their fallen teammate was included alongside them in a championship photo. Many have been crying foul over this incident, saying that it was insensitive when considering the manner in which he died. But really people, let’s take a step back and stop trying to find something to complain about. Adenhart’s family has stated that they have no problem with the way their son was honored by teammates, so why should any of us have any problem with it? As a true-blue LA Dodgers fan, one might assume that it would be
easy and fun to try to call the Angels idiots for their actions. But this is a case of teammates innocently wanting to tell the world, themselves and the Adenhart family how much he meant to them, and that they have him in their hearts. It’s easy to point the finger. But how many of us haven’t had one of those moments with friends where we pay tribute to someone while having drinks? I understand why people are mad and taking the gesture in a negative way. After all, the lives of Courtney Stewart and Henry Pearson were also lost alongside Adenhart’s. Former Cal State Fullerton baseball player Jon Wilhite, who nearly lost his life in the accident, has just recently gotten his life back together after countless hours of rehabilitation. Sadly, no one can do anything to bring the dead back, but taking what the Angels did and calling it stupid and irresponsible is ridiculous. Let them celebrate and include him in whatever way they please. They did nothing wrong, so stop crying foul.