TUESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2014
Volume 95, Issue 1
Gastronome gets an “A” grade CORRECTIONS
Grade up from “D”, Shop24 gets first inspection ever
Corrections for the most recent inspection
ANDY LUNDIN ERIC GANDARILLA Daily Titan
WILLIAM CAMARGO / For the Daily Titan Ron Thomas, father of Kelly Thomas, at his son’s memorial site in Fullerton. Family, friends and supporters of Kelly Thomas visited the vigil in downtown Fullerton. On Jan. 13, two former Fullerton police officers were found not guilty in the death of Kelly Thomas.
Not guilty verdict stirs city
Two former Fullerton officers acquitted in death of Kelly Thomas NEREIDA MORENO Daily Titan
Fourteen people were arrested in connection with a protest demanding justice for transient Kelly Thomas and victims of police brutality at the Fullerton Police Department on Saturday. Hundreds of demonstrators gathered outside the department in response to the acquittal of two former police officers accused of beating Thomas to death in 2011. Protesters marched down East Commonwealth Avenue toward the Fullerton Transportation Center, where the deadly beating occurred. The protest took a violent turn when a Tustin woman allegedly struck a KCBS videographer in the face. As a result, the police declared the event an unlawful assembly. The woman who struck the reporter was arrested for assault, according to the Fullerton Police Department. There were a total of 14 arrests—two people for vandalism, one for robbery, one for assault and 10 for refusing to follow an order to disperse, according to Fullerton police. Fullerton police Sgt. Jeff Stuart said Sunday that a 14th protester was arrested Saturday afternoon after stealing from a nearby supermarket. The department is reviewing video footage of the incident and has identified
ETHAN HAWKES / Daily Titan A protester holds a sign marching down West Commonwealth Avenue Saturday, heading towards the Fullerton Transportation Center, where Kelly Thomas was beaten in July 2011.
additional suspects, which will probably lead to more arrests in the future, the department said in a statement.
Officers Aquitted An Orange County jury found former Fullerton police officers Manuel Ramos and Jay Cicinelli not guilty on charges of beating Kelly Thomas to death last week. The six-week trial ended with a jury finding Ramos, 39, and Cicinelli, 41, not guilty on all charges, including involuntary manslaughter. The 12 jurors also found Ramos not guilty of second-degree murder and Cicinelli not guilty of using excessive force. Cathy Thomas, Kelly Thomas’ mother, said she was horrified when the verdict was read. “They got away with murdering my
son. It’s just not fair,” she said. “I guess it’s legal to go out and kill now.” John Barnett, Ramos’ attorney, maintained his client’s innocence and said he was pleased with the outcome of the trial. “These peace officers were doing their job. They were operating as they were trained ... they committed no crime,” Barnett said. The defense argued Thomas died from an enlarged heart that resulted from years of methamphetamine abuse. The prosecution said Thomas died from a lack of oxygen to the brain resulting from various facial and bodily injuries from the violent encounter. Orange County District Attorney Tony Rackauckas said he does not plan to pursue charges against Joseph Wolfe, a third officer accused in the case. SEE VERDICT, 2
Handwashing sinks were observed at proper temperatures.
In December, the Daily Titan reported on the grades of food outlets on campus. Since then, many food outlets on campus have been reinspected––or inspected for the first time ever. The Gastronome, as well as every other location that received health inspections during the months of December and January, all earned an “A” grade.
The Gastronome The buffet-style restaurant showed significant improvement since its last inspection in July. After their Dec. 20 inspection, their grade changed from a nearly failing “D,” to an “A,” according to the Environmental Health and Safety inspection reports. In the most recent inspection, the Gastronome was docked just five points, a stark contrast to the 28 points the restaurant lost during the July 2013 inspection. In the July inspection, the Gastronome lost most of its points for several reasons regarding improper food holding temperatures. During the most recent inspection of the Gastronome, the only holding temperature issue came as a result of diced tomatoes being held at an improper temperature. The improper “cold hold” for the tomatoes was considered a minor violation and only warranted a single point deduction because it was held at 43 degrees Fahrenheit, two degrees higher than the temperature they were supposed to be held at, according Cal State Fullerton Environmental Health and Safety. Had it been held above 50 degrees Fahrenheit, it would have been considered a potentially hazardous food and a major violation. Although the Gastronome
Proper hot holding methods were observed. Documented Time as a Public Health Control procedures were observed at the waffle bar and omelet bar locations. Proper cooling methods were observed. Sanitizing solution was observed at proper concentrations. Warewashing machine was observed to be operating properly. Signage observed instructing customers to take a new plate observed at salad bar. Fan units in walk in coolers were observed to be free of accumulated dirt. Dumpsters were observed to have appropriate lids. previously held a “D” grade, none of the violations it received were considered major. It was an accumulation of multiple minor violations that resulted in the the poor grade. Apart from the improper holding temperature violation, every other violation the Gastronome was deducted points for during the most recent inspection came as a result of violations the restaurant did not have during the inspection that took place in July. According to CSUF Housing Services and Residence Life received a few inquiries from those who were concerned regarding the mandatory meal plan before the Gastronome earned its high reinspection rating, but have received none since acquiring the “A” grade. SEE FOOD, 2
Alumnus takes on life for a second time at parade Craig Hostert was a rider on the Donate Life Rose Parade float KRISTEN CERVANTES Daily Titan
A parade float covered in thousands of brightly colored roses leisurely moved its way down Colorado Boulevard in Pasadena while enthusiastic spectators celebrating the first day of the year waited to see its spectacular design. Craig Hostert, a Cal State Fullerton alumnus, was a rider on the float. He looked out to the crowd of parade-goers, smiled and waved at them. Hostert is happy and grateful to be alive. It’s sort of like a second chance at life, he said. Hostert was one of 30 organ
MARIAH CARRILLO / Daily Titan Craig Hostert (center) stands with his two kidney donors, his son and wife.
and tissue transplant recipients on the Donate Life float during the 125th Rose Parade. Donate Life is a nonprofit alliance of national organizations dedicated to educating the public about organ, eye and tissue donation.
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Each of the riders on the float share the bond of experiencing the sorrows and joys of getting a transplant. However, Hostert’s transplant journey is unique. He received not one, but two kidneys; they came
Andrew de Stackleberg, a music performance major, has turned to the internet to fund grad school applications
from his wife, Kathleen Hostert, and son, Justin Hostert. Both of them are CSUF alumni as well. At the age of 28, Hostert was diagnosed with nephropathy, a cureless autoimmune disorder of the kidneys, and he spent two years on dialysis. His doctor told him that he would suffer from kidney failure within 10 years. The couple constantly wondered when that day would come. About 14 years later, Hostert’s kidney failed and he was in need of a kidney transplant. At first, Hostert’s brother was a promising kidney match, but after several tests were performed, he was unable to donate. Hostert and his wife then went to a doctor at UCLA, who explained that Kathleen could donate her kidney to Hostert. Without hesitation, she decided she wanted to help save her husband’s life. The discussion of Kathleen donating her kidney to her husband
occurred in the couple’s car in the UCLA parking structure. “I looked at Craig and said, ‘I’m going to give you a kidney,’” she said. She said her husband replied, “No you’re not … that’s just crazy.” Kathleen was pregnant at the time with a daughter, Nicole, and had to wait about a year after giving birth to start the process of donating her kidney. She was persistent and did most of the testing required for a kidney transplant behind her husband’s back. She said she was unsure if she was a match and didn’t want to get his hopes up. Although Kathleen ended up being at the lowest scale of matching, she was able to donate her kidney in 1998. The transplanted kidney lasted for 14 years and one month. SEE ROSE PARADE, 6
SPORTS 7
Titan Ice Hockey continued its undefeated streak with a 5-4 overtime victory against the USC Trojans
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