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NEWS: New Xbox gaming area in TSU provides students with much-needed time away from studies, page 6
Daily Titan
Wednesday October 17, 2007
The Student Voice of California State University, Fullerton
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Artistic endeavors realized
Nutwood Cafe makes the grade The Nutwood Cafe, located in the College Park building, was issued an “A” grade by health inspectors Tuesday. The cafe received a “D” grade following a health inspection on Sept. 26 because of unsanitary conditions, including employee behavior and a defective openfaced food cooler, according to inspectors. The cooler has since been replaced with a new closed-faced design and employees were instructed on proper sanitary procedures and policies. For more information about Cal State Fullerton’s restaurants see “Campus eateries” on page 1.
By Damon casarez/For the Daily Titan Fritz Dreisbach conducts a guest lecture for the Hot Glass Club at Cal State Fullerton.
Hot glass burns up on campus
Woman cited after profane overflow SCRANTON, Pa. (AP) – Talk about a potty mouth. Dawn Herb allegedly shouted profanities at her overflowing toilet within earshot of a neighbor was cited for disorderly conduct, authorities said. “It doesn’t make any sense. I was in my house. It’s not like I was outside or drunk,” Herb said. Her next-door neighbor, a city police officer who was off-duty at the time, asked her to keep it down, police said. When she continued, the officer called police. Herb could face up to 90 days in jail and a fine of up to $300. Mary Catherine Roper, an attorney with the American Civil Liberties Union in Philadelphia, took issue with the citation. “You can’t prosecute somebody for swearing at a cop or a toilet,” she said.
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There are going to be days when nothing’s going for you, but you have to find a way to battle it out and get the win.
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– Skyler Thuresson, CSUF men’s soccer
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YOUTUBE: COSBY TAKES ON RAP
Noted comedian Bill Cosby puts on his “social commentator” hat in this clip taken from a recent episode of CNBC’s “Meet the Press.” Cosby has become increasingly conscious of social issues in his twilight years, especially so in the area of black youths. He talks about the effects of gangsta rap on young men and women and the toll that the hate-filled, misogynistic lyrics take on society. Duration: 9:58
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By Damon Casarez/For the Daily Titan Pioneering glass blower Fritz Dreisbach blows glass in a demonstration in front of the Hot Glass Club at CSUF.
Campus eateries clean up act, pass recent health inspections By CELIA CASTANON
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In a month’s period, the Nutwood Café managed to go from a “C” grade, to a “D” grade, to an “A” grade after Environmental Health and Instructional Safety inspected the restaurant. Juice It Up, by the Humanities Building, received a “C” on its last inspection while Round Table Pizza, Garden Café, Langsdorf Hall Express and MJ’s all received “B” grades. Some people might think twice about eating at these restaurants, but according to Environmental Health and Instructional Safety, these types of grades are not uncommon. On Sept. 12, the Nutwood Café was inspected and told the temperatures in the open cooler were not adequate and because of this, the café received a “C” grade. The open cooler, which contained pre-packaged sandwiches, salads and sushi, did not have the capacity to cool food but was able to maintain food at cold-holding temperatures. It is important to maintain food temperature at 41 degrees or below standard for these types of foods. Tony Lynch, the director of dining services, said a mechanic came out to take a look at the cooler and said the “critical point [of grading] was the cooler and poor circulation.” When inspectors went back on Sept. 26, the problem was still unsolved and the food in the cooler was discarded. In addition, the cashier was placing money on the cutting board next to the register, increasing the risk of cross-contamination. The employees were also changing gloves
without washing hands. These all factored into the grade changing to a “D.” Yesterday, the cafe was inspected for a third time this semester and received an “A” grade. According to the inspection information report on the Environmental Health and Instructional Safety Web site, the water temperature is at 120 degrees and the manager has implemented a training program for employees. It has also posted food safety procedures throughout the facility. “The cooler was replaced” and the Nutwood Café “is normally an Arated eatery,” Allan Anaya, manager of the café, said. “If it’s a major violation, I’ll try to go back in two days, if at all possible, unannounced,” Scott Bourdon, associate director of Safety Programs & Services at CSUF, said. “If the food [in cold-holding] is above 50 degrees, it has to be thrown out. There is no way to track whether it’s been out for more than four hours since the cooler is constantly open and shut.” Students would never know this unless they went to the Environmental Health and Instructional Safety Web site because in Orange County, it is not required for a restaurant to post their letter grade. If an immediate danger to public health and safety is found and not immediately corrected or correctable, Environmental Health and Instructional Safety may temporarily suspend the facility’s operating permit and order the facility to close immediately. Last semester, the Langsdorf Hall See INSPECTIONS, Page 2
For some people, the thought of glass might bring to mind drug paraphernalia. To the students and admirers of hot glass art, the idea of a glass blower juggling molten liquid on a stick comes to mind. “I’d like to dispel the myth that the only thing you can make [with glass] is bongs,” Andrew Biba, the president of the Hot Glass Club, said. He said that’s one of the most common questions the group receives. Without exposure to hot glass, people do not see the different aspects of the glass. “Exposure to the hot glass might make people want to do it themselves and not rely on just buying it,” Biba said. Kevin Bellwood, the club’s treasurer, said people are not even aware there is a glass class on campus.
“[Other students] see it and ask, ‘Oh, did you make this?’ Then I tell them I made it at school,” Bellwood said. Last year, students not enrolled in the class were invited to come to the art studio to make a piece of glass. The hands-on experiences during the event allowed people to watch and learn. “If students came to the events that the glass club sponsors, they would be exposed to an enormous amount of knowledge,” John Leighton, head of the glass program and club adviser, said. Besides glass appreciation, there are several hidden benefits to joining the club. It teaches the students to be self sufficient, Leighton said. The students run the meetings, decide how to raise money and do grant writing. “It prepares them for life as an artist. [Artists] spend their whole life trying to find sources for funding,” Leighton said. See HOT GLASS, Page 3
Showcasing his harvest
By Danielle Spangler/For the Daily Titan Juan Flores is one of the many vendors who come and sell products every Thursday during the summer season at the Fullerton Farmers Market located between the streets of Harbor Boulevard and Pomona Avenue in Downtown Fullerton. This Thursday an “Okto-boo-fest” will take place along with the other events along with the last opportunity for vendors to sell fresh fruits, vegetables and other items. For the story, see Features page. 5