Daily Titan

Battling the Budget

Mon, 12 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Working two jobs to put himself through school, Mexican immigrant Juan Valdez, 29, has slowly made his way through the California public education system.

Starting at a community college before transferring to Cal State Fullerton, Valdez hopes to transfer to a UC for graduate studies.

Summer Session Classes Preview

Mon, 12 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Summer session classes can help students stay on track to graduating in time. Various majors offer an abundance of electives and interesting classes, which keeps students interested during the summer break.

"I am hoping to knock off a couple of courses this summer so I can get out," said Michelle Norwood, a Liberal Studies major at Cal State Fullerton.

SURVEY: Marijuana most used illegal drug

Mon, 12 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Behind marijuana, cocaine is the most used illegal drug on campus according to an unscientific survey conducted by the Daily Titan this semester.

In the wake of a massive drug bust last week at San Diego State, which resulted in the seizure of 50 pounds of marijuana and four pounds of cocaine, the results of the survey carry more meaning than could have been anticipated.

TSU All night study

Mon, 12 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

During the last two weeks of every semester, the Titan Student Union is open 24 hours a day for students to study for finals, grab some freebies and receive a little pampering.

Associated Students, Inc. and the TSU's marketing department plans out promotional ideas for the weeks of "All Night Study.

Cop Blotter

Mon, 12 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

SATURDAY

12:42 p.m. - In the Arboretum dirt parking lot, a traffic collision occurred. No one was hurt.

1:21 p.m. - In parking lot E, a vehicle was seen that was possibly a stolen vehicle from Norwalk. Everything checked out OK.

1:53 p.m. - On Associated Rd.

Fired American studies professor refuses to sign campus 'loyalty oath'

Mon, 12 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Upon being hired to teach at Cal State Fullerton, all employees are subject to sign a "loyalty oath" within their contracts in order to show their support of the California and U.S. constitution.

American studies lecturer Wendy Gonaver however, a Quaker and a pacifist, refused to sign the oath last August on the grounds that it violates her religious freedom and First Amendment right.

Center for Children Who Stutter offers help for children who suffer from flow of speech.

Mon, 12 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

For children who have difficulty controlling their flow of speech, there is a center on campus tailored to help.

The Center for Children Who Stutter, founded in 1995, helps children with stuttering problems.

Ginger Emry, the chair of the center's executive board of directors said the center provides resources for those who have stuttering problems.

Keeping children happy Titan Campers

Mon, 12 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Cal State Fullerton's philanthropy, Camp Titan, gives underprivileged Orange County children the opportunity to participate in activities during a week out in nature.

The opportunity enables children to learn about how to improve their self-esteem and see what potential they have.

Intramural program cancels some out-door sports

Mon, 12 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Cal State Fullerton intramurals program offers health, fitness and friendly competition but the program has taken a major hit this past semester since all the out-door sports, including soccer and ultimate frisbee, were canceled because of poor field conditions.

Never Again? The Palestinian Holocaust

Mon, 12 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

In a bid to respond to claims of anti-Semitism against the Muslim Student Union at UC Irvine, the group kicked off "Never Again? The Palestinian Holocaust," a series of events meant to inspire awareness of Palestinian suffering with a lecture by DePaul University Professor Norman Finkelstein themed "What's the fuss? Is Criticism of Israel Anti-Semitic?"

Finkelstein spoke to a packed auditorium, in which Muslims and non-Muslims alike listened to him argue that the Jewish holocaust has been exploited for the political agendas of Israel.

Economic projections for 2008 look dim

Mon, 12 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Cal State Fullerton economists Anil Puri and Mira Farka have made revisions to the 2008 economic forecast, predicting job losses locally in Orange County and throughout the nation.

About 300 guests from the Orange County business community attended the biannual economic forecast conference held at the Irvine Hyatt, where Puri and Farka discussed current and future economic issues at a local and national level.

Big West: Titan's win seventh-straight victory

Mon, 12 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

With one more series left to play in Big West Conference action, Cal State Fullerton baseball finds itself in a familiar position, atop the standings and poised to make another run for Omaha.

"We're happy with where we've gotten as a team and it hasn't been easy," CSUF Head Coach Dave Serrano said.

Katie Gollhardt: the iron woman

Mon, 12 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Cal Ripken Jr, Lou Gehrig, Glenn Hall, Brett Favre, Jim Marshall and Katie Gollhardt -- All are players who are not used to a particular spot on their respective playing fields, the bench.

Titan softball senior third baseman Gollhardt started every game on the softball diamond since joining the team in 2005.

Say goodbye to 'Money'

Mon, 12 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Cal State Fullerton guard Marcus Crenshaw isn't just leaving behind a school, a team or a basketball program - he's leaving behind a family.

Crenshaw, or "Money" as he is known by members of Section K, has elected to graduate with a degree in Afro-Ethnic Studies rather than play another year of Titan basketball.

Softball loses on senior day for first time in nine years

Mon, 12 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Senior days, especially on a home field, are emotional days for an entire team - which made the Cal State Fullerton softball team's end of regular season 11-7 loss to UC Santa Barbara on Saturday that much harder.

After splitting a doubleheader with the Gauchos (30-24, 13-8) on Friday, the Titans' rally fell short and the team ended the season one game above .

CSUF pitcher Cory Arbiso is holding it down on the mound

Mon, 12 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Baseball has always seemingly been in the genes for Cory Arbiso. Beginning in early childhood, Arbiso, 21, knew he was very much destined to become a baseball player. And now, Arbiso is certainly in the process of pursuing his dream as a baseball player while in a starring role as a Cal State Fullerton starting pitcher.

Possible CSUF hockey club

Mon, 12 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Some sport enthusiasts would say there is no need for a hockey team at Cal State Fullerton, but Jason Holmes would tell you otherwise. This freshman's love for the sport has sparked an idea to form a hockey team on campus as a club sport.

Holmes recently played for California Amateur Hockey Association's Anaheim Junior Ducks and has an urge to keep playing, but there is no team on campus to fulfill that urge.

The future of Titan football is in our hands

Mon, 12 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

During the 23 years Cal State Fullerton had a football program, the team never really had a permanent home. Starting in 1970, players were bused to stadiums throughout Santa Ana. It wasn't until 1982 that the Titan's coach, Gene Murphy, devised a plan for the team to finally play at home.

The Titan's family of five

Mon, 12 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

It happens every year across the nation at colleges - Senior collegiate athletes are graduating and ending their sports careers at their respective colleges.

Cal State Fullerton softball is watching five seniors step away from the softball field this year: Jessica Doucette, Katie Gollhardt, Kiki Munoz, Crystal Vieyra and Jenna Wheeler.

Women's basketball coach Hall-of-Fame-bound

Mon, 12 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The Ohio Basketball Hall of Fame has honored such people as Bobby Knight, Ron Harper and Bobby Huggins, but the 2008 induction class will also include Cal State Fullerton's Women's Basketball Head Coach Maryalyce Jeremiah.

"There haven't been very many women inducted into the Ohio Basketball Hall of Fame, so this is a tremendous honor," Jeremiah said.

locked & loaded

Mon, 12 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Do you ever sense that America is the only country with leaf blowers?

It's springtime, marking a full year of Locked & Loaded, and also the final installment of this cute, little, shit-disturbing column of mine.

While I'm saddened over this au revoir, I leave the Buzz and the Daily Titan feeling a little better and hopeful than I did when I started this focused mission of cementing myself into Cal State Fullerton literary history.

REVIEW: Colin Meloy; Sings Live

Mon, 12 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Colin Meloy's meek voice greeted me modestly with a quick hello as we embarked on a journey through the indie singer/songwriter's live solo album.

After the first song I realized he would be playing the entire set with an acoustic guitar and a slight lisp � I think I literally let out a groan of disappointment.

TIDBIT: arrested development

Mon, 12 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Despite its downward spiral in the ratings, "Lost" still plans to end by its sixth season in 2010. After the writers' strike, though, a cut down in episodes means the next two seasons will have an extra episode each, marking the count up from 16 to 17. Finally, some good news post-strike .

GET A LIFE TOUR: Multi-platinum artist THE USED headline the tour that hit 27 college campuses and venues across the United States

Mon, 12 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

As Jeph Howard walks along the back wall of the Bren Events Center on the University of California, Irvine campus, he stopped in his tracks after stepping on some ice plant.

"Listen to this," he said, as he ground more of the plant into the sidewalk with his shoe.

REVIEW: Made of Honor

Mon, 12 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

"Made of Honor" stars Patrick Dempsey as Tom Bailey in a male version of "My Best Friend's Wedding." Tom Bailey is a womanizer with money who does not understand the idea of a monogamous relationship or marriage. The only real thing in his life is his relationship with his best friend, Hannah.

the Q&A of the day: Midnight Movies singer Gena Oliver

Mon, 12 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Midnight Movies creates a sound that mixes the dark undercurrent of the LA underground with a classic psychedelic sound that pays homage to some of their legendary influences. The group consists of Larry Schmel on guitar, Sandra Vu on the drums, Ryan Wood on the keyboard and Gena Oliver on vocals.

REVIEW: Grand Theft Auto IV

Mon, 12 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

"Grand Theft Auto IV" adds drama to its violence. No longer is "Grand Theft Auto" just a game about shooting and killing.

The game focuses on main character Niko Bellic. Niko wants to leave his troubled past, so he travels to Liberty City wanting to seek the American dream, only to witness it is not all it is cracked up to be.

REVIEW: Grey's Anatomy

Mon, 12 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

"Grey's Anatomy" was one of the top-watched shows last season, but this season has seen sagging ratings and repetitive story lines. The fourth season started slowly and lacked any eye catching twists, but things have started to change.

Thursday's episode was entertaining and hilarious.

REVIEW: Ax Men

Mon, 12 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The History Channel's hit-show "Ax Men" shows the harsh and unruly world of four Oregon-based lumber crews. They must go where machines cannot and face the dangers of winter in this 13-part series.

While the show gives a lot of insight into the history of logging and gives viewers a look at the day-to-day life of an ax man, it ends up looking like nothing more than a drama show on Fox or MTV.

Graduation Regalia seems out of style and dated, not distinguished

Mon, 12 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Scouring the Internet, trying to find a good enough argument to get out of taking cap and gown pictures for graduation left me frustrated and hopeless.

It seems there has to be a reason why we wear the gorgeous get-up to the dignified ceremony of our many graduations in life.

The best lessons in college are learned outside of class

Mon, 12 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The reason we attend college is to get educated.

We pay good money for tuition so we can learn valuable information that can only be taught in school.

However, as I finish up my fourth year here at Cal State Fullerton, I realize that the valuable information I've learned doesn't just consist of what is taught to me through lectures and lab sessions.

THE GOSSIP GIRL: Don't ignore celebs, learn from them

Mon, 12 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Britney Spears has been granted a miracle.

Finally, there's someone for the media to now fall all over who's more screwed up than she is .

I'm sure it doesn't take a genius to guess the biggest mess in Hollywood, or rather the United Kingdom, and unfortunately she has to share my first name - Amy Winehouse.

Bro: Going 'nutz' over truck accessories

Mon, 12 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

So my dawgs told me that I can't take my nuts to Florida anymore. Well, my Truck Nutz that is.

See, what my homeboys down in F-L don't know is that my truck and I ain't nothing if I don't advertise my manliness by hanging a grotesque scrotal mold from my ride in a blatant attempt to compensate for my shortcomings.

Average Joe: Going 'nutz' over truck accessories

Mon, 12 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Last time I was driving down Pacific Coast Highway in Huntington Beach, I noticed three trucks driving with what looked like a pair of testicles hanging from the back of their bumpers.

And like any red-blooded American, I remember thinking, "When is the Senate going to step in and stop this?"

Well, thank you, Florida!

According to a Tallahassee.

JAKE'S TAKE: The Final Curtain Call of a College Student Columnist

Mon, 12 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

In the early morning of life, there were songbirds. In the evening, there's been mockingbirds. In our twilight, there will be nightingales.

And what do all of their tunes mean?

Well, I'd like to think of myself as constant progress, like a machine that keeps replacing its own rusty parts.

TITAN EDITORIAL: The time of our lives

Mon, 12 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

It's almost over, this is the final stretch. Many of you will look at this week as just another step toward the end of the semester. But for a lucky, stressed, worn-out few, this is the last step.

Like the Starbucks vendor in the campus bookstore, the intoxicating perfume of graduation is so close we can smell it.

EDITORIAL CARTOON

Mon, 12 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Campus artwork more than aesthetics

Mon, 12 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Nestled on the west side of the Cal State Fullerton campus is an artistic landscape filled with a profusion of abstract and figurative art pieces. Artwork created of aluminum, bronze, steel, cedar and a variety of other elements adorn the courtyard of the Visual Arts Center.

'Ask the Titans' how to do it

Mon, 12 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Curiosity is quelled with answers. Like a wise grandmother, Cal State Fullerton has an answer for everything, although one may have to wait 48 hours for a response.

The "Ask the Titans" feature on the university Web site was developed to answer any inquiry anyone may have regarding the campus and its inner workings.

Alumnus mentors Communications students

Mon, 12 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Henry Mendoza has been through a lot since his days growing up on the east side of Los Angeles. It shows when he talks. After years of being a newsman for print and television media, he knows how to tell a story, and if you give him the chance -- or the time -- he will give you a whirlwind tour of his life's experiences.

Focusing his life to be picture-perfect

Mon, 12 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The photographer cannot see the noontime sun lighting the tops of the row of green trees in the courtyard of the Visual Arts Department at Cal State Fullerton. He cannot see the rivulets of water glisten in the sunlight, splashing into the pond from the odd, tin roof-shaded fountain-bench that stands half in the pond, half-out.

MULTIMEDIA: Palestinian Holocaust Event

Mon, 12 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

SLIDESHOW: Art On Campus

Mon, 12 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Softball Final Game

Mon, 12 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT