Since 1960 Volume 85, Issue 37
Monday November 16, 2009
The Student Voice of California State University, Fullerton
Concern for OCTA routes to CSUF grow By Jonathan Montgomery
FEATURES:
Volunteers bring awareness to homelessness, Page 3
OPINION:
NASA discovers water on the moon, Page 4
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OCTA Transit Committee held a meeting Thursday to discuss a revised strategy to the March 2010 service change program, which will reduce 150,000 revenue vehicle hours of service toward bus routes in Orange County. Local residents and some students from Cal State Fullerton joined to voice their concerns over possible route cuts directly affecting them. OCTA board member Janet Nguyen clarified that it is now too late to reduce the 150,000 hours. Instead, the committee looked at what services to eliminate, what services to keep and which hours to reduce. The transit committee voted to pass revisions in a 4-1 vote; Nguyen voted “no” because she said she does not support the cuts. As a response to public reaction, the presented service reduction strategy now aims to avoid cuts to overcrowded routes, run night owl routes until 1 a.m., retain peak trips, minimize ACCESS, a service for the disabled, impacts and add revenue to maintain service. But hours and lines are still being eliminated; among those is a route popular to CSUF, Route 24. Although it will discontinue west of CSUF, Scott Holmes, manager of service planning
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I’m still concerned about the complete elimination of the segment that’s going to impact Cal State Fullerton. I don’t know what we can do about it.
Courtney Stewart trial delayed By Fred Bloom
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Mario Davis, Jr., chair of CSUF’s SOAR-CICC, spoke to the OCTA board about the effects cuts to bus routes will have on students.
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and customer advocacy, said students Holmes said the riders on the impacted would still be able to ride part of the 24 could make use of the 26 line; they route with an extension of Route 167. just may have to walk a little. However, Jane Reifer, spokeswoman Because the frequency of buses will for Transit Advocates of Orange Coun- also decrease, Holmes said students ty, said students wouldn’t be able to will have to plan ahead and reference fit into the reconstructed routes after the schedule to see what the earlier trip eliminating seris, then use that trip vice. to get to their desti“They’re just nation. not going to fit; Board members it’s already standnoted that direct ing room only,” dialogue with the she said. City of Fullerton OCTA board has been made, but member Richard not with CSUF. Dixon expressed Also impacted similar distress. are those that rely “I’m still conon ACCESS. Chriscerned about the tie Rudder and Fulcomplete elimilerton resident Marnation of the seg– Richard Dixon, garet Farris, both ment that’s going aided by wheelOCTA board member to impact Cal chairs, said they are State Fullerton. I worried about not don’t know what we can do about it, being able to get where they need to but I’m really concerned about that,” go. Rudder said cities such as Rancho Dixon said. “Whether it serves one Santa Margarita and San Clemente are student or 700 students is neither here eliminating routes in low-income afnor there.” fordable housing areas for seniors and Holmes said the decisions were people with disabilities. based off of removing parallel service Although OCTA Public Member where they thought they could. Route Greg Winterbottom said they have 26 operates parallel to Route 24 for a looked at all the different ways to good part in the segment of western gain revenue, Patrick Kelly, secretary Fullerton, continuing on to CSUF. treasurer of Teamsters Union, said the board needs to utilize different revenue sources, even if it takes some one-time money. “I think this is pretty much a onetime crisis,” Kelly said. Still, he keeps high hopes. “I think the economy is going to recover and that we’re going to get beyond this. I’m very, very optimistic about Orange County and about the ability for the transportation authority to move forward,” Kelly said. OCTA board member Art Brown said the organization is also going to lose a lot of employees with these cuts, which will put more people on the street during a declining economy. He said the economy has affected everyone in this nation, and not just the Fullerton bus service, but every bus service in the country in some way. “‘Fannies on seats.’ That’s our job, to put people in those seats and get them to where they need to go. Be it a mother pushing a baby carriage with a baby on the hip, a student needing to get to an economics class, a handicap person trying to get to a job or to physical therapy, or a senior that just wants to go downtown to the theater,” Brown said. “Nobody likes it; we don’t like it, but we have to sit here and make a decision within the financial means of this organization to keep something running.” The board will have a final vote on the cuts on Nov. 23. photo By Shruti Patel/Daily Titan Photo Editor
The trial of Andrew Thomas Gallo, the driver in a crash that killed Cal State Fullerton student Courtney Stewart and two others, has been delayed after a request from his defense attorney for more time was granted. Superior Court Judge Richard Toohey postponed the trial until April 19, 2010, in order to give Gallo’s new attorney, Deputy Public Defender Bryan Harris, time to prepare a defense. Harris took over the case after Gallo’s previous attorney, Randall T. Longwith, a CSUF alumnus, quit because he was not able to obtain court funding to provide additional investigators and expert
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witnesses. Longwith had previously asked the court for a change of venue, claiming that Gallo could not get a fair trial in Orange County. Due to the national publicity of the case, state prosecutors disagreed and denied the request. “The press is outrageous on this case and the way he has been portrayed works to his detriment,” Longwith said, explaining his belief that Gallo has no chance at getting a fair trial locally. Longwith added that the biggest financial burden was the obstacle of changing venues for the case. The cost of moving the trial could total anywhere from $25,000 to $50,000. The Stewart family suspected the trial would be delayed, but is not happy it did not take place within
the original six-month time frame. “(The previous lawyer) just wanted to get his name and face in the paper,” said Carrie Stewart-Dixon, mother of Courtney Stewart. Gallo, 22, was originally booked for felony drunk driving, felony hit and run, three counts of murder, three counts of vehicular manslaughter and four counts of committing bodily injury during a crime. He was charged with three counts of murder on April 10, 2009. On June 8, 2009 Gallo entered a plea of not guilty. “The jury should be able to decide to convict as not guilty, manslaughter, or murder. But in this case, the prosecutors took away that right,” Longwith said. See GALLO, Page 2 A recently passed law will prevent the trial from being delayed further and the Stewart family is being patient in hopes that the end result will be in their favor, Stewart-Dixon said.
H1N1continues to claim victims By Lauren Felechner
Daily Titan Staff Writer news@dailytitan.com
In April of this year, the H1N1 virus was first detected in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The virus is now considered an epidemic and people of all ages are being affected by the virus. The virus is very similar to the seasonal flu in comparison with the symptoms it showcases – a fever, cough, sore throat, runny and/or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue are the typical signs of an onset of the H1N1 virus. However, the H1N1 virus is capable in progressing to much worse scenarios, such as pneumonia, and in some cases, even death, according to the CDC. Cassandra Lewis, 22, believes she contracted the virus at the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising in Los Angeles, where she attends school. “I think students just have to be really careful because we are in constant contact with others and touching everything. It’s gross,” she said. Lewis said her symptoms result-
ed in a feeling of her “drowning in her own lungs.” “I didn’t plan on getting vaccinated because I didn’t think I would catch it,” Lewis said. “But after getting it, I don’t think I can stress enough how important it is.” Morgan Strain, a 22 year-old business major at Cal Poly Pomona, has dodged being infected so far but agrees with Lewis on the importance of vaccination. “I know there are a lot of schools that may have the vaccination at all times or may have just a one-day event, and I think that’s something students and faculty should take advantage of and the nearby public if applicable,” Strain said. Although Lewis was lucky in the fact that the virus did not progress, she said it was “nervewracking” due to the fact that she has asthma. According to the CDC, those with asthma along with people who suffer from other chronic medical conditions are considered “high risk” for the H1N1 virus. Other high risk groups are those above 65 years of age, below 5 years of age and pregnant women. See FLU, Page 2
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IN OTHER NEWS INTERNATIONAL
Japan inoculates children against H1N1 flu virus JAPAN (MCT) — Osaka Prefecture became the first prefecture in Japan to start inoculating healthy children against the new strain of influenza Saturday, vaccinating children from age 1 to third-graders. Inoculations for these children were initially scheduled to begin in December, but the Health, Labor and Welfare Ministry asked prefectural governments to bring forward the start date because the new flu was severely affecting many children. Ten other prefectures will start vaccinating children this month. Five will start the program Monday — Saitama, Wakayama, Saga and Nagasaki prefectures will inoculate children from 1 year old to third-graders, and Tokyo from 1-year-old to preschoolers. The new-flu vaccinations for children have the same formula as those given to pregnant women and people with chronic diseases. About 1,000 people have made tentative reservations for the inoculation at the clinic, which plans to vaccinate 50 children Monday.
NATIONAL Clinton says U.S. has no stake in Afghanistan NEW YORK (MCT) – U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said on Sunday the U.S. has no long-term stake in Afghanistan and its goal there is to defeat al-Qaida. Clinton told ABC News on Sunday that, “We’re not interested in staying in Afghanistan. We have no long-term stake there. We want that to be made very clear.” President Obama is reviewing the country’s strategy in Afghanistan, and is expected to make a decision regarding troop commitments soon. Speaking on ABC’s “This Week with George Stephanopoulos,” Clinton said, “We understand that the Afghans themselves need help in order to defend themselves against the Taliban. Those are mutually reinforcing missions but our highest obligation is to the American people.”
STATE Robots’ place in diagnostics, surgery debated VENTURA COUNTY (MCT) – As part of a mechanical march stirring debate over the future of hospital care, an Ojai specialist heads a group of doctors who use a 5-foot-tall robot named ERNI for long-distance examinations of stroke patients in an Orange County hospital. Advocates say robotic technology can change the way healthcare is delivered, offering treatment from faraway cities, or countries, for soldiers in Afghanistan and intensive care patients in U.S. towns not big enough to attract specialists. They point to a day when micro-sized robotic organisms may be used to fight blood clots and thinking machines keep watch on frail seniors, alerting medics and doctors if they topple down the stairs. Cynics identify some of the procedures as gimmicks and say the daunting price will steer many hospitals away. Others worry about the loss of human contact.
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November 16, 2009
Obama begins China visit with full agenda
SHANGHAI (MCT) — President Barack Obama kicks off his visit to China with a town hall meeting Monday in Shanghai, a rare chance for the Chinese people — university students in the audience and people of all ages who sent questions via the Internet — to communicate directly with a Western leader. Cold rain was pouring Sunday night (Standard China Time) when Obama landed in the mainland’s most Western-influenced city. He gave a quick wave, but saved his words for the morning. After the town hall meeting, he is to fly to Beijing, where he has dinners, meetings and tours scheduled through Wednesday. He’ll visit South Korea on Thursday before heading home. He began with stops in Japan and at the APEC summit in Singapore on Sunday, where he said there would be a new U.S.-Russia nuclear arms agreement by year’s end, but also signaled a global warming treaty can’t be completed at next month’s world meeting in Copenhagen. In talks with Chinese President Hu Jintao and others, Obama expects to cover a wide terrain. Topics include the global economy, global warming, joint clean energy projects, disagreements over trade and Tibet, nuclear threats from North Korea and Iran, the U.S. war in Afghanistan, and pressing the Chinese to expand human rights and political and religious freedoms. China, with 1.3 billion people, is important Military and, increasingly, economically. It was the second-largest goods trading partner with the U.S. last year. Of $407.5 billion total, imports of Chinese goods outpaced U.S. exports nearly 5-to-1, according to statistics from the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative. Forbes ranked
Hu as world’s second most powerful person, in a list released last week; first was Obama. While the U.S. is the world’s largest economy measured by GDP, China is third and poised to climb. But it is a developing nation with poverty and low per capita consumption. It’s also the world’s top polluter. As Obama prepared for the town hall meeting, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton planned an early morning tour and fundraising pitch on Monday for the U.S. pavilion on the grounds of Expo 2010, the World’s Fair being hosted next year by China in Shanghai. The Chinese made clear earlier this year they expect the U.S. to take part in their event expected to draw 70 million visitors. The government in Shanghai has undertaken a massive development and citywide beautification effort. They’ve erected cartoonish, sky blue statues all over the city of the Expo’s mascot, Haibao, who looks like a water droplet and whose name translates to sea treasure. Government officials also have been pressing locals to set aside some traditions, such as wearing pajamas out in public, in time for the Expo. Much as the Olympics drew world attention to Beijing, Shanghai sees the Expo as providing a spotlight. Clinton has been deeply involved in ensuring a U.S. pavilion would happen, after the Bush administration in left U.S. participation in question, said Elizabeth Bagley, the State Department’s special representative for global partnerships. “It would (have been) a huge embarrassment not just to the Chinese but to us as Americans to be the only major country not present,” added
PHOTO COURTESY OF MCT Pedestrians walk past one of Shanghis’ best known landmarks, the futuristic Oriental Pearl TV tower.
Jose Villarreal, the U.S. Commissioner General to the 2010 World Exposition. The $61 million project budget, which can’t be taxpayer funded under U.S. law, has been tough to raise, especially given the economic crisis. Companies that took bailout money dur-
gallo: NEW LAWYER DELAYS From Page 1 A recently passed law will prevent the trial from being delayed further and the Stewart family is being patient in hopes that the end result will be in their favor, Stewart-Dixon said. “It’s a shame the families have to wait because someone wanted to get some publicity out of it,” Tony Wilhite, father of crash survivor Jon Wilhite, said of Longwith. Gallo could be sentenced to 55 years to life in prison if convicted on all charges. “Conviction on second-degree murder on all three counts, that’s the most he can get and what we want him to get,” Stewart-Dixon said. Gallo was driving his father’s minivan when he struck a Mitsubishi Eclipse driven by Stewart on April 9. Three were killed in the crash: Stewart, a 20-year-old cheerleader at CSUF and Alpha Chi Omega sorority member; Angels pitcher Nick Adenhart, who had pitched six
scoreless innings in the best game of his brief career earlier that night; and Henry Pearson, a student at Western State University College of Law who was beginning his career as a sports agent. Jon Wilhite, a former Titan baseball player, was also in the car but survived the crash. Wilhite suffered from internal decapitation as a result of the crash. His skull was ripped from his spine but held in place by muscle and skin. He is recovering from his injuries and is no longer forced to use a wheelchair. “I tell people I am doing good. But there are times when I am a mess,” Wilhite said in an interview with “Time.” “Now, with my rehab schedule reduced, there is more time to think about the others.” Gallo fled the crash site but was found by police over a mile from the scene. He was nearly three times over the legal limit with a blood alcohol level .22, police said. At the time of the crash, Gallo was driving with a suspended license. According to court documents
ing the economic crisis are precluded from giving. To date, about $47 million has been committed from General Electric, Pepsi, Chevron and others. The U.S. pavilion is under construction. Clinton was to meet with more potential U.S. sponsors Monday.
flu: illness prevented From Page 1
ANDREW GALLO reviewed by the Associated Press, Gallo had previously been convicted of drunk driving. He was arrested in December 2005 and later plead guilty. As part of the plea deal, Gallo agreed that he could be charged with murder if he drove drunk and killed someone. “I understand that if I continue to drink and drive it may result in death or serious bodily injury to another person,” Gallo wrote on the guilty plea form. Part of the sentence was three years probation. Court records show that he violated terms of his probation and it was thus extended through 2010. “It was an accident,” Sandra Sagahon, Gallo’s mother, told ESPN. “He never meant to hurt anybody, ever.”
Portia Moss, 26, a manager at a hair salon in Tustin, tries to avoid getting sick at all costs. “When one person gets sick at our work, everyone gets sick. Swine flu does not need to be circulating at the workplace,” Moss said. Moss, who has Kaiser Permanente as her healthcare provider, explained that she went for an annual doctor's visit and was informed that Kaiser had run out of the vaccine. “It is obviously in high demand and it was just sad because people were just waiting around for so long and were eventually declined of what they came for,” Moss said. Moss and Strain both plan on becoming vaccinated because they can “never be too careful.” To avoid infection, the CDC advises those who are in constant contact with others to wash their hands thoroughly and dry them with paper towels rather than cloth towels, to avoid spread of infection, and to cover their mouth at the elbow when sneezing or coughing.
November 16, 2009
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Sororities and fraternity show they care at philanthropy fair Campus organizations gather at Titan Walk to demonstrate support for charities “I feel like fraternities and so- America on Track, a mentoring prororities are very stereotyped, but gram for children of prisoners. features@dailytitan.com it’s more than you think,” Dame “Children of prisoners are the said. “Each most likely A windy day in November may house helps out to follow the have not been the best to display the community same path as unrestrained cardboard collages greatly.” their parents meant to draw attention to the Alpha Chi and what (we) many philanthropic causes Cal Omega, a Panmentors try State Fullerton’s Greek Life sup- hellenic sororto do is to put port, but it certainly made for a ity, supports them on the busy day. Women Against right track,” Gamma Phi Beta hosted Thurs- Domestic Viosaid Brittany day’s Philanthropy Fair in hopes lence. Contreras, the that many of CSUF’s Greek orgaMembers president of nizations would show the student usually go to the CSUF’s Amerpopulation what they really do. ica on Track Women’s Transi“I think with all of the movies tional Center in program. and the TV shows abut Greeks that Fullerton to play In conjunc– Jennie Gelffroy, tion with Sigare out there people definitely have with children, a misconception about what the help women and ma Delta AlGamma Phi Beta sister Greek system is about,” said Jen- donate clothes pha, America nie Gelffroy, a member of Gamma and on Track has money, Phi Beta. been successful Dame said. “(The Philanthropy Fair) was a Perhaps the most showy of the in keeping many children out of way to show the positive things we groups present at the fair was Zeta trouble, Contreras said. do and raise awareness for the phi- Tau Alpha. Erin Webster from Alpha Delta lanthropies among the students,” Their members covered their ta- Pi, another sorority involved in the Gelffroy said. ble in little pink ribbons meant to fair, said that for over 20 years her Gamma Phi Beta supports the draw attention to their cause: breast sorority has raised the most money national organization Camp Fire cancer awareness. for its philanthropy, Ronald McUSA which offers enrichment proIn addition to participating in Donald House Charities, than any grams to young girls, including Pink Week and Race for the Cure, other Panhellenic sorority or Intersummer camps Zeta Tau Alpha faternity Council fraternity. Webster described the Ronald and after school works in conprograms. junction with McDonald House as a “home away Also present the NFL to from home away from home for at the Philansupport their terminally ill children,” she said. Webster said, “In addition to thropy Fair was cause. Megan Dame “During the supporting them financially, we go of Alpha Chi month of Oc- there at least once a month to cook Omega. tober (the NFL dinner for the families and bring While chasplayers) wore gifts and stuff for the kids.” ing down one Like many of her fellow Greeks, pink gloves, of her sororshoes and pink Webster made it clear that sororiity’s many on their ties are meant for more than just – Erin Webster, ribbons cardboard signs helmets,” said socializing. Alpha Delta Pi sister “We do more than what the stethat seemed to Chelsea Norconstantly fly rup, a Zeta Tau reotype is,” Webster said. “I got away in ThursAlpha member. involved in a sorority to get inday’s playful wind, Dame shared The only fraternity to attend was volved on campus and in the comher sentiments about the fair. Sigma Delta Alpha, which supports munity.” By Katelin Paiz
Daily Titan Staff Writer
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The Volunteer and Service Center will be hosting its fifth annual Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week. Services will be provided to the homeless, families in need and malnourished children. This nationally-recognized event will take place Nov. 16 – 19 at Cal State Fullerton. This year’s theme focuses on the idea that anyone can be homeless and breaking stereotypes to help educate the campus community. The VSC started in 1995 as the Community Service Action Team, later becoming the Community-based Learning and Service Center. The VSC’s goal is to provide for the community by coordinating a variety of service and social action projects. Different activities were created to help educate and promote volunteer service in the community, not just for Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week, but throughout the year. Adrian Diaz, a senior at CSUF, is one of the project directors of this event. This is his third semester with the VSC. “You can come from any walk of life and still be homeless,” Diaz said. A live exhibit involving a group of eight people holding signs with different messages, such as “I am a scientist,” “I am a student leader” and “I am a sister” will kick off the week on Nov. 16. The exhibit will show how homelessness can happen to
anyone, and will be from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Titan Walk. On Tuesday, a larger group of approximately 15 students in the Quad will take part in the exhibit. Wednesday will feature a fourtent exhibit. The first tent will showcase facts and statistics about hunger in the U.S. The second tent will give facts and statistics about the homeless in the U.S. The third will consist of personal stories about people who have experienced either being homeless or without food. The fourth tent will have a resource table with more information on how to get involved, not only with CSUF, but also with outside sources such as the OC Food Bank. Each student will be given a bracelet as a reminder to volunteer and not judge those who are homeless. This is the fourth semester junior Ally Bordas, the project di-
rector for the event, has been involved with the VSC. “It’s cool to work in an organization with other student revolutionaries who have a passion for social change,” Bordas said. On Thursday, tables on Titan Walk will be set up to accept donations. A food drive, continuing through Dec. 2, will accept non-perishable items. The students in the VSC hope CSUF students will learn not to judge and have an open mind. Homelessness is a human rights issue that has not had enough exposure to promote social change, Bordas and Diaz said. For more information about how to volunteer or more information about the Volunteer and Service Center, call (657) 278-7623, e-mail Volunteer@ fullerton.edu or visit them in the Titan Student Union, Room 2.
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We do more than what the stereotype is. I got involved in a sorority to get involved on campus and in the community.
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Week dedicated to homeless awareness
OPINION
November 16, 2009
That’s So Gay
“Out of the closet and into the limelight”
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“As long as you don’t act gay and other people don’t see you acting gay, it won’t get reported,” my friend explained to me of the “don’t ask, don’t tell” military policy. Over the years, I’ve had friends who have served in many facets of the military, and I’ve always wondered where they stood on the controversial topic. DADT was introduced in 1993 by Former President Clinton as a way to compromise with the U.S. government over the ban on gays in the military. It allowed homosexuals to serve in the military so long as they did not disclose their sexual preference. It’s been quite some time since I’ve had to hide my sexuality from anyone and even longer since I’ve cared what anyone’s had to say about me in general; so when I spoke to my friend about his experiences in the Air Force, I didn’t understand why anyone, specifically the government, would be interested in anyone else’s sexual orientation. Perhaps I’m just not that familiar with military protocol, or perhaps I’m just that gay, but I couldn’t imagine serving in the armed forces and having to closet myself again. I spent years coming to terms with my sexuality and having someone ask me not to reveal certain aspects of my life just wouldn’t sit well with me. With President Obama recently discussing the eventual repeal of DADT, I began asking my military friends what they thought of the policy. As I sat discussing the subject with one acquaintance, he began to
describe his knowledge of DADT. “There was this one guy I knew in New Mexico who was real professional and serious when he was in uniform,” he said. “But when he was off base, he would wear earrings and act really flamboyant.” I must be naïve because I figure if the airman wasn’t allowed to be himself at work, surely when he was off duty he could be as flamboyant as he wanted. But then my friend explained military bearing to me. Military bearing is the characteristics of members in
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by Daniel Batalla
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the armed forces. “If you’re out getting drunk and acting stupid and some guy asks you, ‘Where’s your military bearing?’ that’s enough to sober you up,” he said. “It’s taken that seriously.” The same apparently goes for “acting” gay because the airman my friend spoke of was eventually asked to leave the service and was honorably discharged. Honorable or not, I was upset to hear of the man’s release from the air force over a few accessories and a limp wrist. His sexuality was in no way a reflection of his ability to serve his country. Since DADT was introduced in 1993, over 13,000 servicemen and
women have been discharged over their sexual orientation. When Obama began his presidential campaign, one of the main issues he touched on was the eventual repeal of DADT. As of late he has restated that he plans on abolishing the policy but has given no real timeline as to when this will occur. He cannot end it unilaterally because the policy is dictated by federal law. But it is reassuring to know we have an administration in office that is ready to do away with the homophobic policy. With the president working toward ending DADT, it will be up to our servicemen and women to accept their fellow gays. It’s difficult to say how people will react when the time comes to revoke the policy, but I’d like to think that eventually the homophobic attitude of the military will take a back seat to acceptance and tolerance. The military is full of machismo attitude, but that’s not to say that many won’t agree with terminating DADT. Still, there are those who would prefer gays leave their sexuality at the door. Don’t ask, don’t tell; out of sight out of mind. But homosexuality is neither out of site nor out of mind; it’s in your schools, at work, on television, at bars and soon enough we’ll be able to serve our country openly. I have no desire to serve in the military myself; I’m fine just wearing my camouflage T-shirts. But it’s comforting to know that those who do have a passion to serve their country will soon be able to do so without the government telling them to stay closeted.
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NASA wastes millions, discovers water The NASA program and our expeditions to the moon have for many years been points of pride for the country. During the Kennedy administration, the president declared that the U.S. would put a man on the moon. Through the endeavors of NASA, this goal was achieved. A manned expedition to the moon was a proud moment for the U.S. By planting the flag on the moon’s surface, the U.S. declared victory over Russia in the great space race and became the leader in space exploration. These points of pride alone are not enough to justify the yearly budget of $17.6 billion on continued space research when the nation is in an economic downturn that has only recently started to improve. There are so many other ways this money could be spent. The first application that comes to mind is education, but that may just be selfish ambition. Space exploration is important. In future years, the human race may leave Earth in search of new planets to inhabit, and that work has to start sometime. Why not put a halt on billion-dollar road trips for a while and spend money educating the people who will run NASA and those who will earn the money to fund it? From the surface, the moon appears to be nothing more than a large ball of dust and craters, but NASA’s completely intentional crash of a $79 million spacecraft on the moon’s surface has revealed that there is water on the moon
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The Lunar Crater Observation and Sensing Satellite probe was launched by a rocket sequence that sent it hurling into the southern pole of the moon to prove that there is water there; a theory that has long been held by scientists, but has never been proven until now. “Indeed, yes, we found water. And we didn’t find just a little bit, we found a significant amount,” said Anthony Colaprete, the mission’s lead scientist. That significant amount translates to 25 gallons of water confirmed so far, though there is potentially more hidden beneath the surface. In its current form, it would not be drinkable, since it is bound to the soil on the moon’s surface. This is one of the most exciting things to happen in space research since NASA sent a probe to Mars only to discover there is no life. This discovery is good news not only for the U.S., but also Earth at large, even though the U.S. may be the only nation to benefit from the moon’s resources. These results have enticed NASA into sending astronauts back to the moon by the year 2020 with plans to set up a space outpost for drinking water. This discovery is a godsend because we all know how hard it is to find water on the surface of the Earth. It only makes sense that we would set up a bottling facility on the moon. We could call it “Lunar Fresh.” One bottle would probably cost $1,000, but it would be worth knowing that you aren’t contributing to the depletion of the Earth’s own dwindling resources.
It only makes sense that we would want to set up a bottling facility on the moon.
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Six steps to quitting ‘WoW’ By Skylar Smith
Daily Titan Staff Writer opinion@dailytitan.com
Many of you know about the massive multiplayer online role playing game “World of Warcraft.” If you don’t, play it already; chances are high that you know someone who does. With more than 11.5 million subscribers, it can be assumed that “WoW” has a grip on someone you care about, or even yourself. Much like the addicted smoker, logging onto “WoW” can make players feel hopeless and not in control of their lives. Well, good news, with the help of this article and a supportive group of close friends, you can quit “WoW” or help a friend temporarily or permanently quit. Step 1: Avoid “WoW” Drama If you play “WoW” with a group of friends, you have no doubt experienced this all-too-common and unnecessary travesty. “WoW” drama can be caused by a seemingly infinite amount of events, but a major catalyst of this drama is when a friend suddenly quits playing. When quitting “WoW,” make sure everyone you are close to gets plenty of notice before you quit. Let them know why, give them your email address and let them know you are up for talking “in real life” (IRL
for you “WoWers”). Surprisingly, real life relationships are just as beneficial as “WoW” relationships. Step 2: Guild Relations When your character or characters are in a “guild” within “WoW” you must give prior notice of your decision. Much like having a job, you are part of a fine tuned, well oiled and efficient killing machine known as a “guild.” Also much like having a job, sudden abandonment of this position can create serious consequences as dungeon raids are planned weeks in advance, and you as a guild member have an obligation to these raids. So when quitting “WoW,” please, like your current real payroll job, give a two-week notice to your guild leader. Step 3: Don’t be a Dick Your character is going to have plenty of “epic” items in his or her bank that will go to waste. If you are inconsiderate and greedy, you are going to keep it all to yourself forever like King Tut in his tomb full of unused riches. Instead, you should go about it Mother Teresa-style and donate all your best materials and epic items to your closest “WoW” buddies. This will not only improve your standings with friends before quitting, but if you choose to come back, guildies
and friends in general will welcome you with open arms. Step 4: Doing the Deed Finally, you can be free. Log on to your account and cancel it. Don’t worry, you can do this. If it’s really that hard, call up a friend and ask them to do it for you. Once your account is frozen and you and your credit card are free from the burden of paying $14.95 to a faceless entity, you have completed the hardest step. Step 5: The Proverbial Nicotine Patch Quitting cold turkey is for soulless robots, androids from the movie “Blade Runner” and badasses. Most normal human beings, no matter what the addiction, need something to focus their leftover energy and effort on. So when quitting “WoW,” it is necessary to have something to focus that leftover dungeon raiding energy on. Your best bet is another non-online video game. Try playing normal single-player RPGs, or even some first person shooters. Better yet, start reading books or comics. Step 6: Level Up! Congratulations! If you have been without “WoW” for more than two months or for those serious addicts three months, you have achieved your goal of quitting “WoW.” Whether it be temporarily until the next expansion, or permanently, thus appeasing your girlfriend’s, boyfriend’s, parent’s or friends’ concerns, you have successfully ventured further than most have dared. Enjoy the world outside of “WoW,” it has been waiting for you. Hopefully this guide has helped in someway, and I myself will be taking a break from “WoW.” I know Azeroth, Outlands and Nothrend are waiting for me, but there is so much more available in the outside world. Other video games, books and my hopeful career are beckoning me. Farewell “WoW,” not until the Cataclysm expansion shall I wander your vast terrain. I look forward to our future meeting.
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Sun Devils prove too much, drop CSUF to 0-2 after 37-4 drubbing By Louis McIntyre
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Cal State Fullerton’s wrestling team was defeated by Arizona State 37-4 Sunday at Titan Gym. It was the Titans’ second loss of the weekend after they were beaten by Cal Poly San Luis Obispo on Saturday. The Sun Devils won nine of the 10 matches that took place, although some went down to the wire. The highlight for the Titans was freshman Dylan Klink’s victory in the 197-pound division. The matches began with the 165-pound division with freshman Blake Ginsberg representing the Titans. He lost to ASU’s Kyle DeBerry by a fall in the second period. After three matches, the Sun Devils raced to a 13-0 lead with their opening victory backed up by point decision wins in both the 174 and 184-pound divisions. The Titans needed a victory to stay in the match, which was provided by Klink. Klink led the entire match and after an impressive final period, won the match 10-1. This gave CSUF a win by major decision and brought the score to 13-4. What made the victory even more exceptional was that Klink was wrestling up a weight class in the 197-pound division. “It’s more difficult to go up a weight class, so it’s good to win,”
Klink said. Although he said it wasn’t his hardest opponent, he was glad to get his first personal victory of the season. The most nail-biting clash of the afternoon was in the heavyweight division when the Titans’ Kurt Klimek went against the Sun Devils’ Erik Nye. After trailing early, Klimek fought back to 3-2 in the final period before taking down Nye as the buzzer sounded. The referee ruled the take down no good, which proved decisive with ASU securing a 16-4 lead at the halfway mark. The 125-pound division saw CSUF junior Andre Gonzalez up against ASU junior Anthony Robles. The one-legged Robles, who finished fourth at the NCAA wrestling championships earlier this year, beat Gonzalez and won by technical fall. Titan Assistant Coach Risto Marttinen said it was hard for Gonzalez to adapt for the match, but he “got a lot of good pointers,” by going against a talented wrestler. Titans Head Coach Dan Hicks was optimistic after the meet, saying that next week’s Fullerton Open at Titan Gym will be the perfect opportunity for his team to get some match practice. “Some guys battled really well, but we’ve got to develop every week,” Hicks said. CSUF’s next duel meet is against San Francisco State on Dec. 11.
photo By ron fu/Daily Titan Staff Photographer A Cal Poly SLO wrestler shoots for a takedown against a CSUF opponent.
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Titans shoot for big upset over UCLA Bruins By juan saucedo
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It’s November again, and the smell of turkey will soon fill the air along with the sounds and sights of college basketball playing on the television. The Cal State Fullerton men’s basketball team will provide an appetizer tonight for those hungry for college hoops when the Titans face UCLA at 9 p.m. at Pauley Pavilion, tippingoff ESPN’s second annual 24-hour college basketball marathon. As the Titans attempt to impress college basketball pundits and fans nationwide, the team is eager to start the journey toward improving on last year’s 15-17 overall record (7-9 in the Big West). The Titans’ chances at defeating power-house UCLA haven’t been better. The Bruins haven’t looked anything like the team they were for the past two seasons, which were highlyranked and in contention for the national title. UCLA also hasn’t dominated its opponents during their two preseason games. The Bruins barely squeezed past Concordia, 62-61, and then defeated Humboldt State, 7457, relying on their starting five for most of their points in the matches. On the other hand, the Titans have shown that they have depth that may serve them well tonight against the Bruins. CSUF started the season by defeating CSU Los Angeles, 69-58, in an exhibition game and then routing Hope International University, 9357, in the season opener. The Titans’ performance against HIU stands out because the bench combined to score 51 points, which is more than half the team’s scoring. Orane Chin led all scorers with 18 points, coming off the bench for the Titans. Andy Newman, associate coach, said after the HIU game that the Titans had a well-rounded performance. Jer’Vaughn Johnson, a 6-foot6-inch, 240-pound redshirt junior power forward, said the players on
photo By ron fu/Daily Titan Staff Photographer Titans guard Jacques Streeter tries to score after splitting three Royals defenders during Saturday’s 93-57 win over HIU.
the bench will definitely improve the team’s depth at every position. “I think we have five guys on the bench that could be starters anywhere else,” he said. Gerard Anderson, a 6-foot-6inch, 205-pound senior small forward, said he feels good about the team getting a chance to showcase its talent during the televised game. Anderson, who’s in his second year as a starter, said he has been preparing more mentally than anything else. He said he’s currently taking a mental toughness class that’s helping him change his approach to the game. “I feel that the mental part is the most important part of the game,”
he said. Anderson said the team is taking things one step at a time by focusing on one game at time and not getting too ahead of themselves. “We’re not really worried about it,” he said. “We don’t want to feel like we’re playing a bigger team, like ... we’re playing UCLA. We just want to go in there and get a ‘w.’” Johnson, a junior who’s playing his first year as a starter, said he has been trying to get back in basketball shape during the off-season because he sat out last year. He said he’s approaching the UCLA game like any other game, adding that he’s not worried about playing in front of a large crowd. He
feels the team can handle it. “Hopefully we could get rid of the pre-game jitters before the game,” he said, adding that he will be listening to Lil’ Wayne to get pumped up. He said Head Coach Bob Burton has been getting the team familiar with the Bruins’ offense, so they will know how to defend against it. “Right now our biggest strength is rebounding and defense,” he said. The Bruins were a good defensive team last year as well, Johnson said. However, he said he likes the team’s chances due to the fact that the bench players could help slow down UCLA offensively. “We practice hard, and we’ve done a lot of conditioning,” Johnson said.