Vol. 90 Issue 24
October 12, 2011
CSUF athlete heads to the Pan American Games
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Ciara Short will be competing in the Pan American Games this year. She was also named an All-American and holds the record for the 100, 200 and 400-meter dash at Cal State Fullerton.
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Students react to new law
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Financial review shows ASI assets increased by $185,099, expenses increased
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In a show of solidarity, a group of about 15 students wearing bright green T-shirts shared their stories about being an undocumented student while raising awareness of the Dream Act. The Alliance of Students for an Equal Education celebrated the recent passing of the Dream Act, signed by Gov. Jerry Brown Saturday, allowing undocumented students to receive and qualify for state financial aid. “Going to college is a dream that promises intellectual excitement and creative thinking. The Dream Act benefits us all by giving top students a chance to improve their lives and the lives of all of us,” said Brown in a statement. Beginning Jan. 1, 2013, illegal immigrants may receive state-assisted funding from Cal Grants–a program that provides aid to more than 370,000 low-income students. The Dream Act bills are AB 130, which allows undocumented students to receive funding from private sources, and AB 131, written by Assemblyman Gil Cedillo (D-Los Angeles), which allows for students to receive financial aid. Aissa Canchola, Associated Students Inc. board chair and supporter of the Dream Act, said the signing of the Dream Act was a huge success. See DREAM, page 2
Positive ASI audit MIKE WHITE Daily Titan
ALVIN KIM / Daily Titan Carlos Reyes-Ruiz, a senior human services major, tells listeners about how Alliance of Students for an Equal Education was founded. A demonstration was held Tuesday.
Student travels after receiving grant JAMES BEAN Daily Titan
Faculty member Evelyn Carol Case was given a grant by CSUF to visit a mask-maker in Bali, but she brought home more than just the experience of a lifetime. The trip was orchestrated specifically to obtain masks for use in her classroom. Case teaches Voice and Movement, a theater class that specifically addresses the way actors use their voice and body in their work. Q: So what exactly did this grant entail? A: The name of the grant was actually “Towards the Ego-less Theater,” and the idea was to go to Bali. I had the invitation to go to Bali to study with this mask-maker, Ida Bagus Anom. I wrote the grant with the idea that I could go, because they would not carve the masks for me until I met with them. Q: Why did you want this specific style of mask? A: I really wanted the masks for use in class because we have a Comedia class, but nobody really works with masks as extensively as I’ve been able to, and I wanted them to complement the neutral masks, which I also wrote a grant for. So I was able to get the grant to get the neutral masks which I already use in class. These masks I actually bought with my own money. I used the grant for the training and to get me there because it’s very expensive to go there to stay. I decided that these masks, I didn’t want the state to own, so I spent my own money on these. So I can take these with
JAMES BEAN / Daily Titan Evelyn Carol Case displays her collection of masks from Bali, which she uses for her theater classes.
me since they’re my own design. Q: Can you tell me what each one signifies? A: Well they’re gonna be different for each person, so I can tell you what the archetypes are, but what you get out of them is what the mask is telling you and you are your own material, so it’s very much about “What is the material that I’m bringing in today?” So the orphan mask, for example, some people put the orphan mask on and they are absolutely removed from the group
and they do their own thing. Some people put the orphan mask on and they cling to the queen, or they go straight to the king. They just can’t stay away from them. Q: Are all of these masks created anonymously? A: Absolutely anonymous. Q: So they don’t even know what the masks stand for and they still fall right into the archetype?
A: Every time, and that’s because the archetype is on this subconscious level that we all connect on. That’s the other half of this equation of working as an ensemble and working with other actors, that we have this understanding that sometimes we don’t have to talk. Then we can add the text on top of that and it makes things even juicier. Q: How different was the culture? Was it difficult to adjust and did it have an impact on you personally? A: Culturally it was a huge … It had a huge impact on my teaching. Every time I go off on a grant, my teaching shifts in an amazing way. Sometimes it’s because I come back with something physical like this. Sometimes it’s just because I’ve had an experience that makes me think, “Oh, we can loosen this up. We don’t have to do things that way.” That’s what the grants do, they help me find another path. So the goal is the same with the training of the students. Q: So are you currently working with these masks? A: Yes. We’re working with Taksu (a type of mask) today. If you could stay and watch one Taksu round and watch someone working with the mask, I think it would really freak you out. It’s been a great eight weeks working in these masks. This class, this is my second time working with this class; they are fabulous. It’s really wonderful working at the senior level, the B.F.A.s. I wish I could get the masks into more classes, but it really does need to be a controlled atmosphere.
Intramural softball lets students loose JUSTIN SHANNON Daily Titan
William Camargo / Daily Titan Softball veterans and rookies play together on a campus diamond.
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Weekdays are typically slow. For most students it means school, work and very little play. Fortunately, Cal State Fullerton offers activities like intramural softball, where students can get together, meet new people and even burn a few calories. Monday and Wednesday nights from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m., several teams face off against one another on the softball field located directly below Anderson Field. Students who have played on their high school softball or baseball teams play amongst other students who are just learning the rules of the game, and that’s a large part of the appeal. “Any sport is worth joining, but in my opinion softball has the most diverse league and is welcoming to all who join and play. It is an enjoyable and fun experience for students of all age, class and skill level,” said Elizabeth Worthington, 20, a CSUF student. See SOFTBALL, page 8
CSUF parking woes: motorcycles vs. cars
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The ASI Board of Directors received the results of an independent financial audit and voted to approve new leaders for Lobby Corps during its weekly meeting Tuesday. The first order of business for the board was to review the results of a financial audit that took place Sept. 19. The report, which was read by audit representative Patrick Guzman, revealed that during a weak economy and with increasing expenses, ASI was able to increase its assets by $185,099. Audits are usually performed to verify the financial statements of a company’s management. It also represents the financial position and performance to stakeholders. “I am very pleased with the fact that after transferring more than $884,000 to complete the Children’s Center, that we still have more money in reserves than we started with,” said Fred Sanchez, ASI executive director. “We exceeded our financial expectations.” The audit researched all revenues, expenses and changes in ASI’s net assets over the past year. For the spring and fall semesters, all full-time students at Cal State Fullerton paid a $134 fee as part
We exceeded our financial expectations. Fred Sanchez ASI Executive Director
of their tuition, which covers some of ASI’s operating expenses. Of that, $84 is used to fund the Titan Student Centers and $50 is used for the Student Recreation Center. Any remaining monies is collected by the University Business Office and deposited into the California state treasury. The report revealed that cash flow from operating activities and total revenue had decreased since 2010, but the student fees transferred to the treasury posted as a revenue. In other business, the board unanimously voted to approve candidates for three positions within the ASI Lobby Corps. The board voted Kim Haycroft for the position of vice chair, Eric Tafolla for advocacy coordinator and Jackeline Alarcon for the position of strategic communications coordinator. These positions will be effective immediately through June 2012. In her closing report, Lea Jarnigan revealed that the 13-person Titan Parents Association will offer four $500 scholarships to students for spring 2012. The scholarships will be open to all CSUF undergraduate students and priority will be given to students with family members in the Titan Parents Association. “The parents feel very strongly that some of the money that we raised should go back to the students,” said Jarnigan. “We were very pleased that this was one of their priorities.” Jarnigan said they are based completely on merit and student involvement in the community and not on financial need. The board meets Tuesdays at 1:15 p.m. in the TSU Legislative Chambers.