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Mr. and Miss CPP crowned $6.6B may not Proceeds from third-annual event will go toward the Boys & Girls Club of Pomona Valley

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Unforeseen state revenue not expected to offset possible 32 percent increase in tuition

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Staff Writer The lights were shining on the women dressed in evening gowns, the men in fitted tuxedos, and the crowns to be awarded to the winners. Anticipation was building for all participating and in attendance as the announcement of who would be the 2011 Mr. and Miss Cal Poly Pomona was made Thursday night in Ursa Major. Miguel Canto, a fourthyear communication student, and Heather Nielsen, a fifth-year civil engineering student, were crowned as Mr. and Miss Cal Poly Pomona in front of a cheering crowd of around 150. See ROYALTY/Pg. 6

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(Left) Heather Nielsen, a fifth-year civil engineering student, and Miguel Canto, a fourth-year communication student, were crowned Ms. and Mr. CPP, respectively.

CFA ‘cooks’ up discussion about CSU crisis Students and faculty express frustration toward CSU and campus leadership amid fiscal turmoil MARIA GARDNER TIFFANY ROESLER

Staff Writers The Cal Poly Pomona chapter of the California Faculty Association held its program, “Cooking the Goose that lays the Golden Eggs,” on Wednesday which highlighted the problems in the CSU and

possible solutions that would ease the budget crisis in the CSU system. The event was held at the Orion Suite in the Bronco Student Cernter and drew a crowd of more than 125 faculty and students, who seemed surprised about the information presented to them by CFA members about the CSU system and those who manage it. “This guy [Charles Reed] makes more than Obama makes; that pisses me off,” said Nazanin Sattari, first-year food and nutrition student. “Second of all, Ortiz makes more than Obama makes; that pisses me off even more. It’s sad

Los Angeles Times columnist visits campus today AMANDA NEWFIELD

Managing Editor Los Angeles Times columnist and author of “The Soloist,” Steve Lopez, will be a guest speaker today at the Communication Department’s annual conference, COM Day. The event is scheduled to take place from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. in Ursa Major at the Bronco Student Center. The theme of the event, “COMpass,” signifies “mapping your voyage to success” and is open to the campus community including faculty, staff and students from all majors. “Anyone who is a college student should be here,” said Stephanie Shim, publicity

chair for the event. Lopez will be joined by other guest speakers including Lauren Berger, the Intern Queen, and Matt Prince, manager of executive communications at Disneyland Resort. The opening speaker for the day will be Berger, who was given the title of intern queen after participating in 15 internships during her four years of college at the University of Central Florida in Orlando. The speed-networking portion of the event will provide participants time to visit with many of the visiting professionals, said Shim. More information about the event can be found at www.cppse.com.

because we’re here to develop our future. We want to do something with life, and if we can’t do it then what’s the point of being here. I think people should be more aware about it though because it affects you whether or not you care.” The event began with a short skit that gave a satirical demonstration of the problems with the CSU system. Two people representing the state “cooked” the golden eggs of tax revenue, qualified professors and other things laid by the “goose” that was the CSU. Psychology and sociology professor Dennis Loo;

geography and anthropology professor Dorothy Wills; history professor Paivi Hoikkala; psychology and sociology professor Nicholas von Glahn; and CIS professor Ralph Westfall were five of the eight co-authors of the “Master White Paper for the CSU,” The MWP addresses the “Manager-bureaucrats’ restructuring” of the CSU system and propositions on how things can be changed to make a better future for students and faculty, who are part of the CSU system. “That’s intolerable to me that my children do, and expect, to work their whole lives and will not have that

luxury being a celebrity,” said Wills. “[While] some Hedge fund manager who contributes nothing ... and gets $20 million. To me, I think every person who hears about that situation should say ‘that’s freakin’ un-American, that’s undemocratic, that’s an outrage,’ ‘Why should we allow that?” The MWP describes the problems with the CSU and government funds that are not being allotted to the proper causes: Students and faculty of the CSU. “Students and their families know from hard personal experience that See CFA/Pg. 5

Gov. Jerry Brown unveiled $6.6 billion in unexpected revenue last Monday at his May Revision, but it is highly unlikely that the California State University system will ever see a single penny from this. The $6.6 billion was the result of rising incomes. Over the next two years, each person is projected to bring in an additional $4,000 income than what was previously expected in the governor’s prior budget. Darwin Labordo, associate chief financial officer at Cal Poly Pomona, said this May Revision “really did not change much for the [CSU],” adding that the governor still needs to get his tax extensions approved in order for the CSU system to avoid a possible $1 billion budget cut. Such a cut would increase student tuition fees up to 32 percent and turn away up to 20,000 qualified candidates from CSU schools for the winter and spring quarters. Three billion dollars of the $6.6 billion will go to K-14 education - which includes everything from elementary schools up to community colleges - as a result of Proposition 98. See BROWN/Pg. 4

Fine Arts students assemble at Academic Senate meeting Academic Senate discusses alternate fates for the Fine Arts Department as students provide testimonials JOE MARTONE

Staff Writer A group of Fine Arts students attended the Academic Senate meeting on Wednesday in the CLA building to advocate for the future of their program. The Academic Senate was in the process of reviewing an amendment that would change how the fine arts curriculum would be altered. Mahmood Ibrahim, advisor chair of the Senate Academic Programs Committee, discussed multiple options that would make the fine arts

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(Right) Provost Marten denBoer discusses the Fine Arts Department with the Academic Senate on Wednesday. program into an option or concentration for graphic design students. “The committee as a whole has reviewed all the documents that pertain to the re-

ferral to close the option,” Ibrahim said. “The situation of higher education in California, as a whole, is drastic and the budget cuts have made this move the more sensible

one since it will keep fine arts courses in the department and students who are interested will be able to take them.” Shelley Bruce, a fifth-year See ARTS/Pg. 4

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Professors and students recognized at Women for Change

Pianist David Korevaar will be presenting a master class and conduct a recital on Friday. Korevaar is an associate professor of piano at the University of Colorado at Boulder and is a participant in the university’s Pendulum New Music concert series. He has played in the United States, Australia, Europe and Asia as a soloist and chamber musician. Korevaar earned his bachelor’s, Master’s and doctor of

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Staff Writer The Violence Prevention and Women’s Resource Center presented Women for Change awards to women in the Cal Poly Pomona community who have gone above and beyond their field of work on Thursday. Such work includes volunteer service, empowering women and girls, and efforts to eliminate racism and sexism in areas where a majority of males can be found. Erika Zepeda, coordinator of the Violence Prevention and Women’s Resource Center, started the ceremony with a description of the center and its services to the students on campus such as advocacy to survivors of domestic violence and education about violence against women and women’s issues. Erika DeJonghe, assistant professor for the psychology and sociology department, received an award for her research involving mental health consequences of children who have been exposed to violence between their parents. DeJonghe’s areas of practice including family therapy, play therapy and

musical arts degrees from the Juilliard School. The “Vox Pop” recital will take place at 8 p.m. with tickets at $15 for general admission, $10 for students and $7 for student subscribers. “Vox pop” is a combination of popular music from different times and countries. The recital will include music by Mozart, Liszt and Earl Wild. The free master class will be held at noon.

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(Left to right) Marten denBoer, provost and vice president of Academic Affairs, presents Meredith Miller, a graduate assistant at the Learning Resource Center, with an award on Thursday. child group therapy. “Like most academics, I don’t see myself as a woman for change so much as a woman who documents change,” said DeJonghe. “The real women for change are the amazing students and clinicians and activists in this room, so I feel like I’ve taken this on your behalf.”

Meredith Miller, a public administration graduate student, received an award for her Master’s thesis titled “Violence Against Women: An Analysis of College Campus Sexual Assault Policies.” She conducted research on campus to understand campus sexual assault policies as well as acquaintance rape and

substance use. “This research is really important and the work is not done,” said Miller. “I know that the women’s resource center and all of the interns and volunteers will continue in this path.” Jose Guerra, father of fourth-year Gender Ethnic and Multicultural Studies See WOMEN/Pg. 5

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Staff Writer Raphael Soriano was a pioneering architect in California known for his modern architectural designs. One of the homes he designed, the Schrage Residence, has been donated to Cal Poly Pomona by Steve and Marion Dodge as part of a $3 million bequest gift given to the College of Environmental Design. The future plans for the home will be very similar to what Cal Poly Pomona has already done with the Van Der Leeuw Research house built by Richard Neutra that was also donated to the university. Cal Poly Pomona preserves the home so it can be used as a research site for students. The home also serves as an educational tool for the students and the community. The Dodge family has been longtime supporters of Cal Poly Pomona and the family’s connection to the university can be traced back to when Soriano taught at the university in the latter part of his career. The couple paid several visits to Soriano after purchasing the home in 1987. Since the purchase, the family has worked to restore the home to its original condition. “This is one of only two known, close to original Soriano homes left nearby,” said Carrie Geurts, the director of development for the College of Environmental Design.

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The College of Environmental Design received a $3 million bequest from Steve and Marian Doge, longtime university supporters. This will benefit students wishing to study modern architecture. The home is located in the Los Feliz district of Los Angeles and can be described as being in the “backyard” of Griffith Park. What makes the home unique is not only that it is an example of Soriano’s design work, but also that the frame of the home is constructed of steel. According to the Society of Architectural Historians Southern California Chapter, Soriano was an early

proponent of using steel in the design of modern architecture. Michael Woo, dean of the College of Environmental Design, said Soriano served as a key link between the early modern architects of California and the post-war generation of modern architects. Geurts said the Dodge family has also included a second home as part of the gift. This second home, locatSee GIFT/Pg. 4

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May 11, 1:35 p.m. An incident occurred at Building 45. The subject suffered a cut to their finger and was transported to the Health Center. Disposition: Assisted.

May 12, 4:57 p.m. An incident occurred at the Bronco Bookstore. A male was stuck in the elevator near the ground floor. Disposition: Assisted.

May 12, 10:02 p.m. An incident occurred at the Rose Garden. A student slipped in the grass, while playing Frisbee and injured her ankle. Disposition: Report Taken.

May 12, 11:00 p.m. An incident occurred at the Suites parking lot. Residents at the Suites reported hearing screaming coming from the parking lot. Officers in the area did not hear anything or see anyone in distress. Disposition: Info received.

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May 13, 9:04 a.m. An incident occurred at Parking B. There was graffiti on monument Parking Lot B. Disposition: Report taken.

May 13, 11:49 p.m. An incident occurred at University Village. Two males and a female were making a lot of noise. Disposition: Referred to coordinator.

May 16, 10:35 a.m. An incident occurred at University Village. A single Honda went into the trees. Disposition: Assisted.

May 17, 10:37 a.m. An incident occurred at the College of Engineering. There was a broken glass door. Disposition: Return to normal duty.

May 13, 2:43 a.m. An incident occurred off campus. A subject reported that her vehicle was broken into and her property taken. Disposition: Advised.

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Final four candidates seek CIO position Chief informational officer expected to leave the position this July ERIN O’BRIEN

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What you make of it GREG TOUMASSIAN

Editor-in-Chief Spring quarter is almost over. For some this means summer is near and soon the California sun will bake previously pasty complexions – studying isn’t all perks, you know. For graduates, it’s time to start looking for work or a career. Good luck, you poor souls. For myself, a one-unit lab, a reporting class and an internship prevent me from getting out of here in four years. So close yet so far. And while it’s not the greatest thing having to come back and finish up a few units, it is what it is. Though some of the blame could fall on scheduling issues, sometimes a person just has to suck it up and deal with it. Besides, there are plenty of students who have had to stick around for a quarter or two at Cal Poly Pomona to work off lingering credits. And while there is certain drudgery to the whole See UNFILTERED/Pg. 4

Four finalists for the position of Chief Information Officer for Instructional & Information Technology took part in open forums at Cal Poly Pomona last week. John McGuthry, Jessie Lum, Michael Burke and Pat Ames are the candidates seeking the position. Mauricio Calderon, Director of I&IT applications, said for that reason the management team as a group of directors within the division of I&IT has had the ability to meet with each candidate as well. McGuthry serves as the CIO for Armstrong Atlantic State University in Atlanta, Georgia. Lum, senior director of Information Systems at the California State University Office of the Chancellor, is the only candidate working within the CSU system. Burke holds the position of Director II of Information Systems at Daytona State College in Florida, and Ames is Vice Chancellor for I&IT at Indiana University South Bend. Burke said I&IT should work closely with campus staff and faculty to be effective. “At this point we would all end up growing together,” said Burke. “The university has some challenges,

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Pat Ames speaks on Friday about her education and work experience at the open forum for the chief informational officer position in the tower portion of the Classroom, Laboratory and Administration Building. some financial challenges; we have some technology challenges going forward because we’re going to have to do things a little differently … to hopefully save enough dollars that we can grow some new projects.” Similarly, Calderon said a good CIO should advance the university and serve as an educator. “What I am trying to find in the candidates, is whether they are a CIO that is trying to find ways to move Cal Poly Pomona as one of the leaders in technology among CSUs,” said Calderon. Calderon said he sees the position of CIO as a posi-

tion that will help students and faculty in the classroom. “Having a strong CIO who is an advocate for the students, who is an advocate for the campus and creating a strategic direction to take the campus in the future and to be forward viewing in terms of what technologies can we offer to the students to enhance their experience on campus … [is] a very important role to have on campus,” said Calderon. Each candidate had his or her own open forum in the CLA building, in which members of the campus community were invited to address questions about

how the candidate would serve the campus. The campus community has been encouraged to give input on the candidates to the CIO search committee by filling out a survey for each candidate. The surveys, which were available at the open forums and can be found online, close Wednesday. University President Michael Ortiz will appoint a new CIO in the coming weeks. Ortiz’s announcement of the search for a new CIO began after current CIO Stephanie Doda announced that she will leave the campus July 15 after 22 years.

At the open forums, some of the questions presented by the audience were about how the candidate would help advocate for technology and bring CPP into the future. “The Chief Information Officer has to be the top advocate for tech at Cal Poly Pomona,” said Ron Fremont, Associate Vice President of University Relations. “They have to be a visionary to determine where the university goes in all facets of technology and move it forward.” Reach Erin O’Brien at:

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ASI BEAT searches for new chair members Staff Writer Cal Poly Pomona’s Bronco Events and Activities Team, also known as BEAT, ended its recruitment last Thursday after a week of searching for candidates to fill next year’s chair positions. BEAT held three recruitment meetings Tuesday’s meeting was held in the Andromeda suite in the Bronco Student Center, where current members spoke to around 30 students about the benefits and perks of joining. “Whatever it is that students want to do in campus, BEAT makes it happen,” said Russell Apolonio, a second-year engineering student and BEAT committee member. “BEAT goes by the motto, ‘students serving students.’” BEAT is a team of students in charge of putting on campus events; over 100 events are thrown each year. BEAT puts on BroncoFusion, a large concert the day before fall quarter each year, and smaller events such as campus movie show-

ings. Biology graduate student Jackson Lam is hopeful to get a position as a BEAT chair member. “I’m always planning events anyway, like with my friends and stuff,” said Lam. “So I figured, why not get the whole campus involved? I can reach a lot more people and at the same time make a lot more friends.” As of now, Associated Students, Inc. has tentatively cut 10 percent, or $8,000, from next year’s BEAT budget due to an overall shortage of funds. BEAT Marketing and Media Chair Desiree Naranjo said the budget cut has not affected the ASI BEAT recruitment process, other than showcasing the point that BEAT’s structure might change next year. “This year we had 10 set chairs to fill, whereas next year we may only have eight,” said Naranjo. “Next year’s programming capabilities isn’t going to change either. BEAT always puts on great events because we have the people who know how to make a quality event,

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That’s what our team is looking for: Someone who’s serious, but fun. -Desiree Naranjo ASI BEAT Marketing and Media Chair

and that’s not going to change. ” The quality may not change, Naranjo said, but the quantity of events may decrease. “We won’t have as much money to put on events as rapidly as we do now,” said Naranjo. “But budgeting is something [BEAT] deals with all the time, so this cut isn’t a big deal,” said Naranjo. First-year Music student John Bender is eager to win the position of next year’s BEAT concert chair. “I want to join BEAT because I’ve been planning concerts in my hometown for a long time,” said Bender. “I want to have more [networking] connections and become more involved on campus.”

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Naranjo said she expects a big turnout of around 50 applications for BEAT positions. “Recruitment has been going really well,” said Naranjo. “I’m getting a lot of good feedback and questions from students after every meeting, which shows me many are serious about taking on these positions. That’s what our team is looking for: Someone who’s serious, but fun.” Many members also shared the perks of being apart of BEAT during the meeting. “When you’re apart of the team, you have access to many advisors who have a lot of resources, and to me that’s really beneficial,” said Ro-

drigo Cedeno, concert chair. “I put my BEAT position on my resume and a lot of hopeful employers ask me about what I do and seem really interested. I’ve learned how to be a team player as well as a good leader.” Students, graduate or undergraduate, must take a minimum of 9 units per quarter and have a 2.0 GPA. It’s a one-year term that begins on July 1 and ends July 30. Applications and a detailed description of each chair position can be found on BEAT’s website: www.asi.csupomona.edu/beat. Applications can be turned in throughout June in the ASI office, located on the first floor of the Bronco Student Center. Cedeno said BEAT chairs are able to present new events and are helped by input from students. “The possibilities are endless at BEAT,” said Cedeno during the meeting. “Anytime you have an event idea, share it with us. Nothing is out of the ordinary.” Reach Brittany Chavez at:

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Kellogg Percussion Ensemble in a free performance in the Music Recital Hall. Friday, May 27 4 p.m. Orchestral/Theatrical Percussion Master Class The music department presents a free master class on orchestral/ theatrical percussion in Building 24, room 105. Friday, May 27 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

College of Engineering Project Symposium Experience the hands-on projects by engineering students at the Project Symposium and Showcase in Ursa Minor in the Bronco Student Center.

ASI BEAT to manage ‘Out for Blood’

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Tuesday, May 24 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. COM Day Steve Lopez, LA Times columnist and author of “The Soloist,” will be the COM Day keynote speaker. Intern Queen Lauren Berger will provide the opening words at the event. The communication department’s annual conference, themed “COMpass: Mapping

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Staff Writer The Associated Students, Inc. Senate passed a stipulation Thursday mandating that ASI Bronco Events and Activities Team manage the annual “Out for Blood” blood drive. The stipulation, along with several others, was passed with an unanimous vote and requires BEAT to allocate a minimum of $450 to a maximum of $1,400 for the blood drive by no later than the last Friday of the fall quarter. The stipulation was passed following an $8,000 cut to BEAT’s annual budget, which was originally $96,500 and is now $88,500 “My preference would be that they would come in and, when their getting ready for their event, they’ll do a proposal just like any other BEAT group would,” said ASI BEAT Advisor Barnaby Peake. “It’s essentially the BEAT fund.” Prior to the stipulation, the Student Health and Wellness Center had to apply to ASI for blood drive funding. Now the funding will occur

Your Voyage to Success,” will be held in the Bronco Student Center’s Ursa Major. The event is free. Tuesday, May 24 8 p.m. Kellogg Soul Music Ensemble Mark Chubb directs the Kellogg Soul Music Ensemble. The show is in the Music Recital Hall. Tickets are $15 for general admission, $10 for

through BEAT and the Wellness Center can bypass the application process. Members of the Senate thought that collaboration between ASI BEAT and the Wellness Center could be initiated to spare the latter of going an extra step to receive funding from ASI. Peake said the program would need to go through an approval process nonetheless, so ASI Executive Director Cora Culla proposed an alternative route for the Wellness Center to get its funds. It was proposed that the blood drives would be adopted into the BSC Recreation Programs and Marketing Department, the advisor of which is Peake. “Since the blood drives usually take place in the BSC, it would be a better solution for the Wellness Center,” said Peake. ASI also needed to discuss ways to allocate the amount of money allocated for student organizations. Some concerns about budgets for groups and clubs were raised while the Senate talked about expenditures for trips, events and compe-

students and $7 for student subscribers Tuesday, May 24 Noon Trumpet Ensemble David Grasmick directs the Cal Poly Pomona Trumpet Ensemble in a free performance in the Music Recital Hall. Thursday, May 26 8 p.m. Kellogg Chamber Singers & University Concert Choir

Kellogg Chamber Singers, directed by Iris Levine, and the University Concert Choir, directed by Nike St. Clair, perform in the Music Recital Hall. Tickets are $15 for general admission, $10 for students and $7 for student subscribers. Thursday, May 26 Noon Kellogg Percussion Ensemble Bill Schlitt directs the

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Nancy Ma, ASI Treasurer, presented budgetary stipulations to the ASI Senate on Thursday. titions. “Let’s say a group was to go to a championship, but the $5,000 allotted to them was spent for their other competitions,” said College of Letters, Arts and Social Sciences Senator Justin Page. “We don’t want to punish them just because they won.” Culla explained that they could fund a maximum of $750 per team member for competitions, but it would still be considered as part of the $5,000 annual bud-

get per group. The senate agreed that funding for the next level of competition would not exceed 25 percent of the group’s total expenditures. She said the reason behind the stipulation was to set limitations for groups in order to keep track of where the money was going. This was due to University officials questioning the Senate several years ago about where group funds went when the budget was bigger. “The budget would take

care or fair and lodging, so I thought this was a good idea,” said Culla. The Senate made an assertion to have groups file accountability reports within four weeks after they have returned to campus. If for any reason expenses were made in excess to what the funds were allocated for, the group would be responsible of reimbursing ASI funds. Reach Angelica Villareal at:

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UNFILTERED: ‘But it was all worth it, right?’ couldn’t come soon enough for some, the idea of working a 9-to-5 job just doesn’t seem as sweet as becoming more versed in various subjects while making some good friends along the way. Unfortunately, I will be returning next fall, when tuition is expected to jump yet again, and as the price of school keeps going up, my spirits go down.

I will leave this school a broke man. Literally, I will owe a lot of money. But it was all worth it, right? Even though students continue to face some of the grimmest times in the CSU, a higher education is still worth something – and that doesn’t refer to a small fortune in debt. While a bachelor’s degree

may become less of an advantage and more of a necessity in the job market, the experience and knowledge gained during the four, five or six years in college are what really pay off in the end. This doesn’t mean everyone walking in a few weeks have earned their degree. There are those who really try and then there are those

who meagerly slide by. Those who didn’t put all that much into the experience of college will get the same in return. The same is true with those who put everything into their college years and had some fun. Like most things in life, it is what you make of it. Reach Greg Toumassian at:

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ARTS: Fine Arts could be a minor in Graphic Design

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fine arts and gender, ethnic and multicultural studies student, arrived shortly after Associated Students, Inc. President Ismael Souley spoke to further defend the program and to usher in fine arts students to represent their department. “I think students are sometimes in the loop when things like this are happening, and if anything, they just want to hear what’s being discussed,” Bruce said. “Just ask us, we can give you a very good perspective of how it truly affects us because we’re the ones in the classes.” Becca Otis, a third-year graphic design and fine arts student, spoke on behalf of the group of students to advocate for the future of her studies. “I think that if we add on a minor, it would require fine art classes we

already have, already need, and that graphic designers already need,” Otis said. “We would be eliminating two classes. I don’t think that it is necessary to have a minor if you’re only eliminating two, so just keep the major.” Within the Senate meeting there were those, such as Souley, who questioned the plan. “Please correct me if I’m wrong but … when I hear that this is going to save about $200,000 a year, my understanding is that this money will be applied to another program so [that program] will be improved,” Souley said. “We’ll shut down one program for another?” Professor of Graphic Design Ray Kampf was present at the meeting and supported his students’ arrival. He said he understands the budget, but feels

there are other options to explore, such as making fine arts classes part of general education. “Now, if I had my druthers I would say there are other places that money can be cut,” Kampf said. “[There could be] other ways to make the program dormant for a while so it can come back, as opposed to eliminating it, which bringing it back is like reviving it from the dead. So I think there are probably a lot of other options out there we still need to explore.” Kampf added that art is important for society and should not be removed from universities. “Fine art is the basis of so much, its visual communications,” Kampf said. “How can we not have that as a place of higher education?” Lisa Alex, chair of the academic

senate, had no comment about the fine arts program, but said she was happy the students arrived at the meeting. “The students have every right to be there, and they should be there,” Alex said. “I was actually very proud that they did come.” Alex said the potential for program eliminations exists throughout the CSU. She also said she is aware of people being afraid of the current financial crisis changing or eliminating certain programs. “It’s always a scary situation because you’d really like to make sure you are in a crisis before you start eliminating anything,” Alex said. “Anytime you talk about closing anything, it’s just a sad, sad thing.” Reach Joe Martone at:

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ed in Fresno County, will help pay for the upkeep and maintenance of the home once it comes under the care of the university. “This is something the couple has been looking to do for a long time,” said Geurts. “It is a process that can take a long time.” Geurts said to bequest

this property means to include Cal Poly Pomona in the Dodge family will. The entire legal process of formalizing a gift like this one can be lengthy. The process for this particular property took over a year, until it was finalized on May 13. “This is an example of

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process of having to return in fall, I am – dare I say it – kind of looking forward to it. In some ways I couldn’t be more ready to get the heck out of here. On the other hand, I don’t know if I want to leave just yet. For four years college has been my life. With it came lots of reading, studying and learning. Though graduation

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something significant a couple can choose to do, to promote higher education with no out-of-pocket cost,” said Geurts. Geurts said people often ask her how they can make significant contributions to the university even if they do not have a lot of money. The gift given by

the Dodges serves as one example and is becoming more common among supporters. The gift is also unique in that the university will not have to invest a lot of money in order to get the home back to it’s original state, since the couple has already done extensive

renovations. Geurts said it is also unique in the sense that the couple is including the second home to help pay for any issues the home may have once the university takes possession of both homes.

Prop 98 commits the state to spending approximately 40 percent of its general funds on education. “Our finances were plunged into turmoil by the Great Recession and a decade of short-term fixes and fiscal gimmicks,” said Brown. “This is not the time to delay or evade. This is the time to put our finances in order, and that’s precisely what this May revision intends to do.” Brown said he still aims to get his tax extensions approved to be voted on by the public in a special ballot “as soon as possible.” However, news of the $6.6 billion revenue may have given some people a lesser sense of urgency. Some Republicans have used that to support their claim that income, sales, and vehicle taxes should not be extended, and that dire cuts would have to suffice in order to balance the state’s remaining estimated $10.8 billion deficit. Brown expressed his frustration and cautioned people to not feel too comfortable. He said he believed that both Democrats and Republicans have to “get out of their comfort zone” and compromise in order to find the best solution. “I’m not going to give the Republicans a roadmap to ruin,” said Brown. “I’m giving them a roadmap to success.” California Faculty Association President Gwen Urey said she thinks it is highly unlikely that the Republicans would give the four necessary votes for Brown’s tax extensions to get on the ballot. She said that in the bestcase scenario, the status quo will not have changed. “I think there’s still a lot of uncertainty,” said Urey. “But there’s also potential for [next year] to be worse than last year.” The CSU Board of Trustees may be called on to vote on the potential 32 percent tuition fee increase – on top of the 10 percent tuition fee increase that was approved – in July. Urey urges students to stay aware and informed, especially through the summer. “When stuff happens over the summer, the administration tends to deal with it without consulting anybody,” said Urey. “That’s pretty scary because there will be very few students [and] very few faculty members here to raise hell, or to be engaged in a conversation about how to deal budget cuts.”

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before the budget crisis, getting the classes needed to graduate in a timely fashion (i.e., six years or less) was a major problem,” the MWP states. “The very idea that you could accelerate graduation rates and bridge achievement gaps with the massive budget cuts resulting in many fewer faculty and far fewer classes being offered therefore makes no sense. The very suggestion of such an idea in this context demonstrates at the very best extraordinary incompetence and at the worst deceitfulness by CSU executives.” Loo and his colleagues expressed to the students and faculty in attendance that the CSUs are in turmoil, not because there is not enough money, but because it is mismanaged. Loo said the money that could be put toward higher education is being put toward private concerns, which makes the CSU system suffer. Wills, Hoikkala, von Glahn and Westfall addressed the issue of the ratio of administrators to faculty members. Westfall pointed out how

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Dorothy Wills, chair of the Anthropology Department, spoke about what she claims is a mismanagement of CSU funds. money is being redirected to unnecessary administration and their salaries, instead of cutting down tuition costs and creating a potential 175 new courses for students.

“When we have more administrators than faculty, I think the game is over,” Westfall said. “Maybe we should change the name here and call it ‘Adminstersity’ or a ‘Manager-

sity’. How about just an ‘Unversity.’” Loo and Wills said many people are not informed about what is going on, yet students and faculty could potentially have the most

impact in addressing and fixing the issue. “I think they’ll [students] eventually take a stand when they can’t pay anymore and it’s going to get to that point,”

said Marlene Manriquez, a first-year science technology and society student. “I really think that our system will crash. It’s sad. I went to a state college because I like the campus; I like the teachers and stuff. But how are you supposed to do it if you don’t have any money or if you cant get any help? There are kids out there who can’t afford it whatsoever, even just attending a CSU is a huge burden for them. College is a place for you to help yourself; you don’t need to go. It’s not fair.” While the news conference was intended to offer a solutions to the CSU’s problems, it was also meant to encourage students and faculty to take a stand. “The purpose of this was to really provide a more comprehensive reading of why this is the way it is and why it doesn’t have to be this way,” said Loo. For more information about the Master White Paper for the CSU or to view it in its entirety, please visit www.defendthecsu. blogspot.com. Reach the writers at:

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WOMEN: Provost denBoer ‘appreciates’ recipients’ service Continued from page 2 student Patricia Guerra, who received an award for her dedication to the service of women, students and people of color, said he is glad his daughter received an award for her hard work. Guerra plans to receive her teaching credentials to teach high school students in her hometown of South Central Los Angeles. The last award was given to Blanca Elena Aespuro, a food and nutrition student involved in research surrounding sex trafficking. She organized last month’s “Prom for a Cause” event that raised over $2,000

for the SOLD project, an organization that helps educate children who are at risk of sexual exploitation in Thailand. The recipients were individually called to the podium to say a few words upon receiving the engraved glass award and photos taken with Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, Marten denBoer, a guest at the event. denBoer said he appreciates the work the women have done for the campus community. “I think it’s important that we recognize the challenges women face,” said denBoer.

“Not just here at Cal Poly [Pomona], but throughout the society. [It’s important] we recognize and honor those people who have helped to bring about the kind of change that we need.” Other administratiors present were Rebecca Gutierrez Keeton, associate vice president and dean of students, Byron Howlett, interim director for the office of student life and Kevin Colaner, associate vice president for student services. The Violence Prevention and Women’s Resource Center holds six end-of-the-year celebrations organized by the cultural cen-

ters. Women for Change is the first. “We take pride in the fact that we were one of the first universities in the United States to provide survivor services,” said Zepeda. “We will continue our efforts to create an environment where Cal Poly Pomona community can become self aware and empowered by taking social action to eliminate gender violence and sexism.

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ROYALTY: CPP students crowned

Opinions Editor Everyone of a certain age has had that one car that represented something more significant than mere transportation. It was an old friend, a first car, a great car or maybe a distant memory of youthful days gone by. For my mom, that was a 1982 Mazda Rx-7 GSL; For my best friend, a grungy 1985 Chevy Blazer, affectionately dubbed the beast – that car actually caught fire at one point, although that did little to make my friend love it any less. For me, that car was a 1999 Chevrolet Suburban handed down to me by my dad. It wasn’t fast, unique or flashy, but it was a car and in essence, freedom. I never received a single compliment on the car other than angry gripes from high school students complaining that I took up two parking spaces – sorry, but it didn’t fit in one. The seats were basically LA-Z- Boy recliners bolted to the floor and the driving experience was more akin to piloting a yacht than driving a car. But it was my boat, and for the first time, I was captain. That car could hold a small crowd of eight people – my entire group of friends at the time – and it was always there for me when I needed it. That suburban stuck with See MEMORY/Pg. 7

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(Left to right) Alec Morse, Miguel Canto, Justin Page and Matt Bennett display their answers during the trivia portion of the Mr. and Miss CPP event held Thursday in the Bronco Student Center. Bennett answered the question correctly.

Continued from page 1 “They were fan favorites from the beginning,” said Sergio Hernandez, Cal Poly Pomona alumnus and one of the hosts of the event. “After they showed their talents, you could just see the crowd’s reaction to it.” Canto, who found it hard to speak when asked about his grandmother who passed away a week prior to the event, was stunned when the announcement of the winners was made. “I’ve been going through some rough times this past week,” said Canto. “To be honest, I’m really shocked to have won.” Neilsen, who is a mother of three and commutes to Cal Poly Pomona from Palm Springs everyday, was ecstatic to be named Miss CPP. “[I feel] exhilarated, euphoric and it’s so exciting – I feel like I’m on top of the world,” said Neilsen. “I have a lot going on with engineering, family, and there were moments where I didn’t know if I could get everything done. But now that it’s over and now that we’re here, every minute that I didn’t get sleep was totally worth it.” The pageant – put together by the Educational Interest Council – was created in the likeness of a previous competition that had a 29-year run on campus, Poly Vue. The 2010 winners reminisced about what it was like to win the contest and the aftermath of the event. “It makes you a lot busier,” said Kristi Bonifacio, a fourth-year liberal studies student and 2010 Miss CPP

winner. “But it’s really all worth it.” Jose Sanchez, a fifth-year math and Spanish student and the 2010 Mr. CPP winner, echoed Bonifacio’s sentiments. “It’s very exciting to win,” said Sanchez. “You get to represent your school wherever you go.” The winners were chosen from a pool of eight contestants – four men and four women. Alongside Canto were second-year Political Science student Justin Page, fifth-year Business Administration student Matt Bennett and second-year Apparel Merchandise and Management student Alec Morse. Joining Neilsen were third-year Political Science student Rose Kabir, fourth-year Chemistry student Mary Weaver and second-year Political Science student Shireen Amin. Contestants were judged based on their university knowledge, Bronco pride and confidence on stage. This was done while the court took part in several events: ballroom dancing, talent showcasing, a trivia game and a question and answer segment. The judges were made up of Cal Poly Pomona staff and faculty, including the winner from the 1970 edition of the Poly Vue pageant, Sandi Davis. From the inception of the Mr. and Miss Cal Poly Pomona contest in 2009, campus attention to the event has been increasing. “There’s a lot more of a buzz around Mr. and Miss Cal Poly Po-

mona, which is so exciting,” said Brian Daily, vice president of the Educational Interest Council and chair of the organizing committee for the event. “This has become much more of a campus wide event, and a lot more people want to come here and see the annual crowning.” This year’s crowning brought out a large crowd to a night full of entertainment. Candidates began the night with a group ballroom dance number. The Top Flight Ballroom Company – a campus ballroom dance club – provided training for the contestants throughout the two weeks of rehearsals prior to the event. The talent and question and answer portion of the event followed the dance number. Canto preformed his rendition of “Erase Me” by Kid Cudi with lyrics highlighting his involvement at Cal Poly Pomona and his Bronco pride. Neilsen sang a version of “Part of Your World” from “The Little Mermaid” where she painted a picture of what her goals are at Cal Poly Pomona along with a slideshow – namely wanting to graduate with an “A” in civil engineering and having immense school pride. The trivia game was inspired by television game show “Who Wants to be a Millionaire.” Contestants were placed in front of monitors and asked questions about campus history and facts. As representatives of the tradition

and the university, both Canto and Neilsen plan to continue to show Bronco pride during their time as Mr. and Miss Cal Poly Pomona. “I’m going to still do what I do,” said Canto. “Give campus tours, improving the campus recreation program, and to go along with things I have to do as Mr. CPP, mainly representing our campus and telling people about Cal Poly Pomona and how great it is.” Neilsen also intends to represent the university in a positive light and stay involved on multiple levels. “The biggest thing is to continue to stay completely involved with the school and see as many people as I can and know everything that’s going on,” said Neilsen. “I want to see what we have here as well as continue with what I already do with [American Society of Civil Engineers] and just smile as much as I can.” President Michael Ortiz was present at the event and was optimistic for what the event can bring to campus. “If you listen to the contestants and what they identify as the characteristics of Mr. and Miss Cal Poly Pomona, I believe that’s the importance of the event,” said Ortiz. “We have no shortage of interest in Cal Poly in terms of applicants, but the people on campus need to engage with each other more to become a community, and I think this event fosters that.” Reach Andre Karimloo at:

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Salerno says ‘Just watch the game’ CPP student balances college life and correcting the negative perceptions of the Lingerie Football League JOE MARTONE

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Ashley Salerno is a third-year international business and marketing student and quarterback for the Los Angeles Temptation, a team in the Lingerie Football League.

Ashley Salerno, a third-year international business and marketing student, is no stranger to football. The Chino Hills resident played in all-boys leagues from fourth grade until her freshman year of high school. She remains athletic, engaging in intramural soccer at Cal Poly Pomona. “I was always the tomboy that was hanging around in the corner, skateboarding with the guys, playing football in the street,” said Salerno. “I knew I always wanted to play quarterback.” She’s back to football again as a former Rookie of the Year and MVP from the most recent season, but the game has changed since she played it in high school. Salerno is a star quarterback in the Lingerie Football League, a women’s American seven on seven tackle football league.

“I had just got done with college soccer here,” said Salerno. “The whole student-athlete thing just wasn’t for me. As soon as that ended, I was like a chicken with my head cut off. I really wanted a sport to play because I was really sports oriented. Then [my friend] told me about this tryout.” It was a pair of tryouts for the LFL, based in Hollywood and San Diego. However, she didn’t embark on the road to success immediately. After tryouts in Hollywood didn’t provide any quarterback drills, Salerno decided to try her luck in San Diego the next day. She figured her chances would be better playing for a team that had not won the championship the year before, as the Los Angeles Temptation had. Although the coaches in San Diego only ran one quarterback drill, it was all Salerno needed. “One of the coaching staff guys was standing in the middle just to see who had an arm,” said Salerno. “I was standing 30, 40 yards away from him. As soon as I threw him the ball, right off the bat he threw it back at me and said, ‘Throw it again.’ After he saw me throw, he said, ‘Alright, she’s in.’” The coaches weren’t the only ones impressed. After the tryouts, Salerno was greeted by the League’s CEO, who had seen from her paper-

work that she lived in Chino Hills, and encouraged her to go back to Los Angeles where she would join the team. Salerno is well aware of the connotations that come from playing in the Lingerie Football League. If anyone reminds her about them, she has this to say: “Just watch the game.” Salerno sees strength in her practices, which are three hours long and get more intense closer to the game days. “We go straight into hitting and we hit hard in our practices,” said Salerno. “It’s pretty brutal.” Salerno said she can get wild when playing the game, but has way of grounding herself when the pressure builds. “During the game I look into the stands; I have this little ritual,” said Salerno. “I single someone out, usually my dad, and I’ll look at him and it calms me down. If anything would happen, I’ve got my family here.” Salerno said she does not have a favorite football team to aspire to, but she does have a role model in former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Steve Young. “My favorite player of all time, he’s still like a role model to me, is Steve Young, the concussion king,” See SALERNO/Pg. 8

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Studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; creativity drives annual showcase The eighth Songwriter Showcase gives students a chance to perform original songs, fosters networking and builds music relationships CAITY HANSEN

Staff Writer Students of all majors shared the Music Recital Hall stage to perform original music, from pop to rock to even a Spanish love song, during the 8th Songwriter Showcase on Thursday and Friday night. The program showcased 24 different original songs performed by students over the course of two and a half hours and intended to encourage CPP student songwritersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; creativity. A wide variety of instruments were used, such as the standard set including drums, bass, guitar, piano and vocals. Other groups added the eclectic sounds of the cello, the xylophone, a trumpet, a saxophone and a turntable. Students got a chance to perform original songs accompanied by producers, musicians and vocalists from the Music department. Proceeds from the event fund scholarships. Fifth-year Communication student Matthew Matsumoto, a selfproclaimed â&#x20AC;&#x153;showcase veteranâ&#x20AC;? who has performed in every Songwriter Showcase since the event began in 2007, said one of the benefits of the event is that it fosters networking and positive music relationships. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have had the chance to meet and perform with several awesome musicians and songwriters,â&#x20AC;? said Matsumoto. The event, presented by the Music Department and directed by Music Industry Studies professor Arthur Winer, began as a spontaneous make-up performance. Acclaimed songwriter Mike Viola had been scheduled by Winer for a master class, but showed up late. To pass the time, Winer had students perform instead. The idea caught on, and now student songwriters can share their work once each year through the Songwriter Showcase. Because every showcase since the second event has sold out, Matsumoto said this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s event was the first to be split into two nights of performances. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a huge step in expanding the show, and we are all really excited about it,â&#x20AC;? said Matsumoto. Some students appeared more at ease on the stage. Event programs

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(Left to right) Fifth-year Communication student Matt Matsumoto and CPP alumna Candice Brown, the only two individuals who have participated in the Songwriterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Showcase since its origin in 2007, performed Matsumotoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Hold On For Me.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; given to the audience revealed personal biographies that many of these students had bands of their own outside of school or simply had plenty of songwriting experience. Kyle Michael Neal, a third-year music student, gave a passionate performance in the second half of the program with a song called â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ghost of Jesus Christ.â&#x20AC;? First-year Music student Brendan Hoye also showed an impressive talent, playing three songs in his first appearance at the showcase. His CPP debut included one of his own songs entitled â&#x20AC;&#x153;Take It Out On Me.â&#x20AC;? Hoyeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s biography in the event program mentioned he has been writing songs for five years, and his current band has played with bands such as the Smashing Pumpkins and My Chemical Romance. Matsumoto wooed the crowd with his soulful performance of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hold On For Meâ&#x20AC;? and sung backup vocals on many other studentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s songs. Winer said student musicians put a great amount of work into preparing for each of these programs. Rehearsals go on for 10 weeks before each showcase concert. While the first few performanc-

es of the night started off a little slow and shaky, students settled into the program by the middle of the first part, about half an hour into the event. With everybody sharing instruments, the transition between bands was not as much of a time waster as it can be at regular concerts, but a few groups took longer than others to find their places on the small stage. The final song of the night ended with every performer at the showcase joining the stage and clapping along to a song called â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Show is Over.â&#x20AC;? The group vocals of the final performance and many other acts throughout the night included skillful harmonies and extremely smooth singing. The aptly-titled event displayed the performing talent and songwriting skills of many CPP musicians that other students can look forward to hearing from in future showcases. More information about the songwriter showcase and other music department events can be found at www.class.csupomona. edu/mu. Reach Caity Hansen at:

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Third-year Music Student Kyle Michael Neal performs his original song â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Ghosts of Jesus Christâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; at the eighth Annual Songwriterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Showcase.

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me through thick and thin. I took my driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s test in that behemoth of a vehicle â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and passed â&#x20AC;&#x201C; something I heavily credit the car for. Here I am, a hopeful automotive journalist, admitting that I was absolutely terrified to take that behind the wheel test. But something about that Suburban got me through it successfully. I grew up in that car. It was an old friend. When the test administrator told me to start the car, all of those memories of family road trips flowed from the steering wheel to my frontal lobe. I wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t taking that test alone anymore. From that moment on, my bond with the car never wavered. I took care of that Suburban, and it took care of me. Save for a few flat tires and a dead battery, that was the most reliable car Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve ever owned. It got me to and from school safely and successfully made it up several mud or snow covered slopes with no drama. Gas prices were high â&#x20AC;&#x201C; not like now â&#x20AC;&#x201C; but manageable

back then. The suburban was never a fuel-efficient car and drank gas like I drink carbonated beverages, but I could always manage to keep at least some fuel in the car A full tank â&#x20AC;&#x201C; exactly 31 gallons of 87 octane gas â&#x20AC;&#x201C; consumed my entire high-schoolpizza-boy-salary in one giant gulp. It would last a solid 400 miles though, enough time to cash in another meager paycheck. It was a vicious cycle, but I managed to pull it off with a few extra coins to spare â&#x20AC;&#x201C; access to unlimited free pizza helped. With the passing of time, memories only get brighter. Despite the way I remember that car, it had plenty of problems and eccentricities that I found annoying at the time. The digital gear indicator screen decided to retire early around 70,000 miles, making it quite difficult to place the car into the right gear. I still remember the predriving ritual I had to perform while attempting to put the car in drive. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Park â&#x20AC;Ś click â&#x20AC;Ś reverse

â&#x20AC;Ś click ... neutral â&#x20AC;Ś click â&#x20AC;Ś drive,â&#x20AC;? I would say aloud before each drive. Sometimes, I would count wrong, which resulted in an embarrassing neutral rev or accidental reverse â&#x20AC;&#x201C; thankfully, my teenage self never reversed into anything more damaging than a bush. A lot of what I know about cars I learned working on that Suburban.

Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an oil stain on my driveway from the first oil change I ever performed that will, most likely, never go away. I still have scars on my knuckles from a somewhat successful spark plug change in which I managed to rip every spark plug wire and burn myself repeatedly on a hot exhaust in the process. By about 170,000 miles,

the valve seals where heavily worn and leaking oil quite badly at a rate of about one quart every two weeks, and the carsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; second transmission was on its last legs. Sadly, it was time to part ways. Thinking about my Suburban and all of the good times I had in it, brings both a smile and a sense of longing in the pit of my stomach.

Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll never forget that car, my driving test, the trips with friends, the rain induced power-slides â&#x20AC;&#x201C; hopefully my dad doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t read this â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and all of the other amazing memories the word Suburban will forever evoke in me. I only hope that my Suburbanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s next owner appreciates it as much as I did. Reach Evan Perkins at:

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Retail therapy via Building 45 Boutique CPP’s Apparel Product Development Simulation students get industry experience while creating a clothing line ELAINE ALLUIN

Staff Writer The Building 45 Boutique is a little known but fashion-forward and affordable shopping outlet for the Cal Poly Pomona community. Apparel Merchandising and Management students produce a variety of clothes and accessories to be sold at the boutique, which is open Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Established in 2001, AM2 is the clothing line sold in the Building 45 Boutique developed by senior students enrolled in AMM 492/492A: Apparel Product Development Simulation. The course requires the students to do market research, design their own patterns, make technical drawings and cut and sew their own samples. For class credit, the students work the cash register, organize the clothes and make sure the store is presentable. Parise said the objective of the course is to teach the students how to stay afloat in a field that is either sink or swim. “For AM2, the production students get a complete hands-on, realistic view

of all the work involved in making a garment,” said Alejandra Parise, apparel merchandising and management department professor and advisor to the Fashion Society. “We push our students to see the big picture and really develop them to be good and efficient in product development. That way they will take their knowledge with them into their careers, and ultimately, it will help them succeed in a very fast-paced, demanding industry that has no time to train and hold your hand during a project.” Although the clothing line is produced through a class, the creators of AM2 hope it will continue to expand and bring in more students to participate and develop its merchandise. “We want more student designers,” said Andrea Johnson, a second-year apparel merchandising and management student. “This store was almost falling off, and it’s been taken on by the seniors to revamp this place. This is the first year [the clothing line] is a class. Before, it was strictly volunteers, but it wasn’t reliable.” Once they are done with their designs, the studentdesigners present their ideas to the Bronco Bookstore in hopes that they might order clothes. Last year, students designed a hooded letterman sweater and duffel bag, and Parise said they both sold well. The AM2 producers strive to have their designs in the bookstore because it’s on the main campus, and it increases exposure to the rest of the university.

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Alejandra Parise, Apparel Merchandising and Management professor and AM2 advisor, exhibits a tank top made by students of AMM 492/492A to be sold at its Building 45 Boutique as a part of its season merchandise. “I really think we need to be involved with other majors in order to expand our line,” said Parise. “In the meantime, we developed our own marketing team, and they have begun getting the word out there about the line.” This year, the seniors are working on new designs for

tote bags, a laptop case, a vneck pullover sweatshirt, an off the shoulder sweatshirt, an infinity scarf and razorback tank top. Their original contractor, American Apparel, discontinued their services due to financial issues. As a result, the seniors have been left with the task

of sourcing contractors for production and purchase the fabric in Downtown Los Angeles. Fabric has been donated to the department from various companies, including American Apparel and St. John Knits, while students purchase their own fabric to make some sam-

ples of designs. “We need to have a popup store on campus that is more accessible,” said Allison Campbell, a fourth-year apparel merchandising and management student. “We are actually working with our marketing team on a Facebook to get our name out there and help promote ourselves.” There is an opportunity to get a discount by “liking” the store’s Facebook photos. A “fan of the week” is also chosen, and the customer selected earns a promotion, such as a 10 percent discount of items in the store. AM2 is always looking for new ways to promote its clothing line. “I think we should advertise in the architecture building and get new stuff to attract more people to the boutique,” said Micheala Ard, a second-year apparel merchandising and management. The seniors from AM2 are taught how to plan and execute their ideas in the class. “It has taught me that not everything will go as planned, and you need to have a plan B or even C, if plan A falls through,” said Ashley Payne, a fourthyear apparel merchandising and management student. “It has been very interesting to me to get to see each step that goes into making one item, let alone a whole line.” For more information about the boutique, visit www.facebook.com/pages/ Bldg-45-Boutique. Reach Elaine Alluin at:

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On-campus ‘Turf Club’ supports golf Officially known as the Golf Course Superintendent’s Association of America, the club appeals to students who are interested in turf ROSS HICKS

Staff Writer The Turf Club has made its way back on campus a few years after being disbanded. The Turf Club’s focus is to help plant science students further their knowledge of turf. Turf is the top layer of earth including soil, grass, and plants. The Turf Club has seen the number of its members almost triple since the startup of the new turf club on campus three years ago. Cal Poly Pomona alumni Marvin Seamen and Tyler Schulz have brought the Turf Club back to life after the club had disbanded. Schulz said the club previously disbanded because most of the

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Cal Poly Pomona’s Turf Club provides tools for students to successfully repair and maintain turf. members graduated around the same time and had no remaining interested members. The official name of the Turf Club is the Golf Course Superintendent’s Association of America, or GCSAA. The GCSAA became known as the Turf Club because it has more to offer students than

training to become a golf course superintendent, someone who constructs and maintains golf courses. The club suits those who want anything to do with turf. The club offers students a chance to participate in many activities throughout the year while having a chance to get turf-related scholar-

ships. “It is a great opportunity to visit different golf courses and to make connections within the industry,” said Schultz “It’s how I found a couple of my jobs.” Every February, the Turf Club sends a team, of four students to participate in a nationwide competition called the Turf Bowl. The Turf Bowl consists of an identification test, an essay by one of the members and a section of multiple choice and short answers for the whole team. Club President Phillip Cahoon, a plant science student who graduated winter 2011, said the test is brutal. “When we study for the turf bowl, it’s pretty heavy studying,” said Cahoon. Members have tryouts to form the strongest team to send to the national competition. Cahoon said the club competes against some of the top schools in the nation, including Penn State and Ohio State. This year, the competition was held in Florida where CPP’s Turf Club team placed 6th overall. They have improved from an 8th place finish last year and a 16th place finish the year before that.

“I wrote the second best essay in the country,” said Schulz. “It was pretty exciting.” Next year, the competition will be held in Las Vegas, making it possible for more members to attend and participate. Elections are currently underway for the new Turf Club. With only a few members, the club offers many leadership opportunities. “The best thing I got out of the Turf Club was the leadership aspect of it,” said Cahoon, who was the vice president last year and the president this year. Meetings are held once a month in various locations including the CTILT, the center for turf, irrigation and landscape technology, where they have a golf hole and where a plant science class is currently rebuilding the green as a part of a class project. With a spring banquet coming up, the club offers a silent auction containing golf packages, allowing winners to go to different golf courses. For more information about the Turf Club, go to www.csupomona. edu/~plantsci/gcs.shtml. Reach Ross Hicks at:

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said Salerno. “I play just like him. The reason I like looking up to him is because I like to run as much as I like to throw.” Although she is an LFL quarterback, it is not who she is entirely. “People always ask, ‘What do you do?’ and I say I go to school and I play for the Lingerie Football League,” said Salerno. “Sometimes, I leave the Lingerie League part out.” After missing an entire week of midterms last quarter, Salerno said her priorities

became clear. “This LFL thing is great, but what’s really important for me is school,” said Salerno. “The biggest key to balance for me is communication, to pick up the phone and call your coach, to let your teachers know you’re going traveling.” As much as she enjoys the LFL, Salerno said there is one thing she misses out on while leading her double life. “I’ve always wanted to be a normal student where I always came to classes, did my homework, and maybe got a

part-time job,” said Salerno. “But it’s never been like that for me. It’s just a lot of time management.” Salerno never boasts about being MVP or Rookie of the Year. Instead, she views it as a challenge in the future. “That just brings our expectations up a lot higher this year,” said Salerno. “We’re going for a three-peat this year. Even our investors are trying to make the East Coast teams step up. They keep saying LA cannot win another game this year.” Ashley’s father Chris

Salerno supports her in the Lingerie Football League as a medic for the team. “My heart nearly stopped at their championship game in Las Vegas on a pay-perview broadcast when she ran a quarterback sneak on the first play and stayed down with a leg injury,” Chris said, “But to her credit, she got up, hopping on one leg and ran the next play. She is one tough cookie.” Chris, now the coach of the Temptations, expects a lot from his daughter when the season starts in August.

“Each year in the LFL, the popularity and athleticism continues to improve and becomes much more competitive,” said Chris. “It will be a huge challenge for Ashley to lead her team to a back to back undefeated seasons and three-peat a third consecutive championship, but you can never count Ashley out; she has the heart of a lion.” CPP Professor Renford Reese met Ashley in his Introduction to American Government class last quarter and said in an email she was “confident, competitive, and

introspective.” He said Salerno will continue to excel as a quarterback and raise the profile of the LFL. “I was a top-10 rated safety, so Ashley and I would often engage in football talk after class,” said Reese. “I think it is wonderful that Ashley has the opportunity to display her superb talents in the LFL. If we ask around, we’ll find that we have all types of students on campus doing wonderful things like Ashley.” Reach Joe Martone at:

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‘Last Mortal’: A shot to the head Image Comics and Top Cow Productions’ new book examines how bad friends can drag you down JEFFERSON YEN

Asst. Editor Bang. You’re dead or at least you should be, after shooting yourself in the head. But wait. You’re not dead? Why not? That’s the situation that Alec King finds himself in “Last Mortal,” a new comic from Image Comics and Top Cow Productions. So why is our main character Alec in this situation? The answer is his best friend, Brian. Have you ever had one of those friends who you just love to death, but you know they’re dragging you down with all of his or her drama? Friends who can talk you into doing things you ordinarily think are irresponsible? Is this a little redundant? Maybe. The point is Brian is one of those friends, and Alec is someone who didn’t drop the dead weight

and as a result, got dragged down. Alec is not a stupid person. In the comic, we see Alec, a small time crook, reading John Keats and referencing Siddhartha in his thoughts. But in the partnership of the two characters, Brian is the brain. Without giving too much away, the two best friends decide to do one last job, but it goes horribly wrong. It goes so badly that Alec commits suicide in the first three pages of the comic. The details of why Brian and Alec have to do the job are never given – suffice to say Brian is in trouble, and Alec has to help bail him out. The nitty gritty black and white digital art of “Last Mortal” comes from Thomas Nachlik and provides the backdrop to the story of our small time crook by John Mahoney and Filip Sablik. Nachlik uses seemingly random splotches and splatters in the background that keeps the digital work from being too clean. The way Nachlik uses texture is not immediately noticeable, but does significantly add to the flavor of the comic. Another feature of the art is its lack of gradients. As previously mentioned, the comic is without color, and the artist’s decision to stick to pure black and white is stylistically striking.

The artwork also offsets the story line where the characters’ situation and morality are portrayed as fuzzy and grey. Comic books are increasingly embracing the digital look – not hiding the fact that they were digitally created. This comic and “Xombi” from DC comics are key examples. The art style in this comic book can be likened to the Keanu Reeves’ movie “A Scanner Darkly” because it too owns up to its “digitalness.” However, a difference in the movie is that it doesn’t try to create life-like images. The problem with this comic is things just happen too fast. When the proverbial “stuff” hits the fan, you don’t care enough about the characters to empathize with their situation. They haven’t been developed enough to feel like individuals who are relatable. One feels like this book would have benefited from exploring the dynamic between the two characters to in order to counter act the unnaturalness of the art. While the book has its flaws, it still has an interesting concept, and I have the feeling that intensity will ramp up in the upcoming issues. Rating: 3/5 Courtesy of Image Comics

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No ‘Xlusive’ sound on ‘Just in Time’ Cal Poly Pomona student Dmitriy Konopatskiy, aka Xlusive, releases his debut album – his attempt to make it into the world of hip-hop ANDRE KARIMLOO

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Staff Writer Well-crafted album art and a few decently produced tracks were unable to save Xlusive’s new release “Just in Time” from the realm of mediocrity. The album features 13 original songs, four of which include featured artists. The inclusion of bonus tracks would have greatly

added to the value of “Just in Time” for whoever decided to get their hands on a copy. TimePiece Ent. Producer Loopz does all of the production on the album, and every song is written, or co-written by Xlusive – also known as Dmitriy Konopatskiy, a fourth-year communication student at Cal Poly Pomona. The overall feel of the al-

bum is mediocre. Cookie-cutter beats and predictable rhyming patterns add to the notion that the album joins a slew of other projects stuck in the area of average music. The lead song of the album, “X is the Name,” was an unfitting choice for the first track. The message of the song

being the proclamation of Xlusive’s arrival on the hiphop scene was understood, but the tempo and instrument choices on the beat may leave the listener asking for more. The songs “Move” and “Just in Time,” which shares the same name as the album, are the two tracks with the least amount of impact. Both beats are highly repetitive, and the rhyming is not on par with some of the other songs. “Move” is the dance party song of the album. Hard-hitting bass and overly amplified synthesizer sounds on the beat, categorize the song with many others that sound similar. The meaning behind the song “Just in Time” is difficult to decipher. The lyrics seem to be a mash of many different topics, making the listener unreceptive to whatever message Xlusive was trying to convey. There were a few bright spots on the album listeners would be happy to find.

“SO Cal” is Xlusive’s anthem for the West Coast, particularly the Los Angeles area. Xlusive speaks of life in California and the troubles one may face. The feature artist on the song, Charm, adds a properly crafted twist to the track with his well-written rhymes. The last song on the album, “I Bet Ya,” is also one of its best. The lyrics are written well enough to convey the emotion Xlusive was most likely going through while writing the song. The chorus is impeccably sung by Ashea and compliment Xlusive’s lyrics and the beat well.

Overall, the album is average. But if given a good listen, you are sure to find a song you truly do enjoy. If one is new and unfamiliar to the genre of hip-hop, this may be a good album to pick up and check out. If one is a seasoned hiphop connoisseur however, the album may not necessarily please the listening pallet. “Just in Time” will be handed out for free today at the University Park in front of the BSC from 9:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. Free digital downloads are available through July 1 at www.XlusiveTheArtist. com. Reach Andre Karimloo at:

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Lifestyle Editor I just found out through a friend that an ex- girlfriend of mine got back together with her old boyfriend three weeks ago. I understand that my ex’s private business is her business, but she had told me (evidently while she was back with this guy) that there might be hope for us to get back together after the end of the quarter because she just wanted to be single for a while. When I confronted her, she told me she didn’t want to hurt my feelings. I never believed the “get back together” spiel, but the fact that she lied to me and tried to offer me a false sense of security and – perhaps – inadvertently led me on, kind of irks me. Did I have a right to know what was going on?

- Was confused, but now angry You technically did not have an absolute right to know what was going on because the two of you are not together, and subsequently, lead separate lives liberated from each other’s involvement. She can pursue other relationships because she is single. You have the freedom to do the same. Of course, the fact that it’s an old boyfriend with whom she chose to pursue a relationship may be unsettling because they already had history when the two of you were together as well. But again, she is allowed to do what she wants, regardless of how much it may bother you. However, if your ex-girlfriend told you on her own accord that there “might be hope” for the two of you to get back together and thereby justifying your emotional involvement, you did have a right to know what was going on. She deliberately chose to involve you in her life again, and by taking her word, you regrettably allowed yourself to be involved. Maybe she did not mean to hurt you, but she could have taken an alternate route than telling you there still was a chance because inadvertently, that hurt you too. It was a poor decision on her part, and unfortunately, you have to endure the repercussions of such. Even if you “never beSee Chen/Pg. 11

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UC Campuses shouldn’t be charging premiums TIFFANY ROESLER

Staff Writer Recently, the state has cut $500 million from both the University of California and Cal State University systems, and there’s still a chance that another $500 million more will be slashed from each of the systems’ budgets. Students have already seen tuition increases, less available classes, and more staff and faculty losing their jobs. So what’s next? Imagine a student attending UCLA pays $16,300 for tuition while another student attending UC San Diego only pays $12,500 for theirs. The UC system leaders are contemplating whether allowing each of the 10 campuses should be able to individually control their tuition prices in attempt to heal the wounds left by the budget crisis. The problem with allowing each campus to have jurisdiction over its tuition cost is that it’s disrupting

the unity of what the UC system stands for: “Great schools that offer a great education, and are highly recognized and respected, which is all at a affordable cost.” As much as it may hurt the cohesiveness of the system, it would also put a increased financial burden on the students. Students already have to find means of paying overpriced tuition fees whether it’s working two jobs or getting in debt at an early age. Research done by College Board shows that, “10 percent of bachelor’s degree recipients graduated with $39,300 or more in education debt, and a quarter graduated with at least $24,600.” Californians have been spoiled with the “luxury” of affordable education that both the UC and CSU systems offer – until recently. With these premiums, it’s safe to say that UCLA, UC San Diego, and UC Berkeley would become

big-headed superiors and benefit financially, while UC Merced – which only had 12,890 applicants compared to UCLA’s 61,517 applicants – would struggle to get students to remain interested and pay an even higher price. In fact, by allowing each campus to control it’s budget could result in schools such as UC Merced losing money, which would contradict everything this strategy is trying to fix. According to the L.A. Times the future commission’s report acknowledged criticism of the idea and potential problems in sharing revenues. The most difficult issue, it said, would be perceived or actual tiering of campuses and potential negative impact on the perceived reputation or academic quality of some campuses. Californians, have never had to worry about this issue before. Other states such as the University of Texas, and the University of Wyoming

system’s campuses have been controlling their own tuition, basing costs on location and population. Yet all this debate about disrupting the coherence of the UC system circles back to the roots of this issue: The budget and the people who have the most power to fix it. Take Assembly Bill 656 for example. It would leverage a 12.5 percent tax on oil extraction in California, and would put that money directly into the California Higher Education Fund. An estimated $1-2 billion would be given to higher education institutions every year. Sounds great right? According to Defendthecsu.blogspot.com, the CSU chancellor and close CSU associates said “no thanks” to the bill because it’s only allowing the money to be spent on teaching and they’d rather not have the money if they couldn’t spend it elsewhere.

If someone gives you money but says, “you can only spend it on tuition,” wouldn’t you still take it? Such a bill would alleviate the CSU and UC systems of its troubles therefore the need for UC schools to have premiums would not need to exist. Then maybe, students could actually focus on school and not having to worry about affording it. The last thing students want to lose sleep over is tuition to increase on a regular basis and being judged on going to school that is on a “lower tier” of the public higher education system. Students choose a school based on if we can afford it, and pretty soon a lot of people won’t be able to. An education is an education no matter how much you pay for it or what school name is displayed on your diploma.

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Letter to the Editor

Students have one more chance to fight All year students have fought. We have fought to get classes. We have fought to keep our programs. We have fought for equality and accessibility to all eligible students. And yes, we have certainly fought the state budget cuts. With anticipation, the state held its breath as Gov. Brown released the May Revise last Monday, and the results still left Higher Education with one option. Previous to this release, the idea of a $500 million cut doubling to a $1 billion cut loomed. It seemed that all we could do was hope for the best as we fervently called, wrote and offered our best arguments. Our breaths are still being held, but when we exhale we will let out our last cries for a solu-

tion: another chance for the state tax extensions. These current taxes, instituted to help California under Gov. Schwarzenegger’s term, were meant to help California through a difficult budget season. But as we still face serious budget shortfalls, the need to keep the income of such taxes exists. So what is the CSU, the UC’s and Public Higher Education’s only option after the May Revise was released? To fight, loudly one last time for the tax extensions. As our campus President Michael Ortiz said in his last Monday message in response to a potential $1 billion cut, “California can no longer masquerade as providing free public higher education to all of its citizens”.

Without these tax revenues and with any cut over $500 million we may have to say goodbye to public education as we know it. I don’t want to watch this happen without standing up for a university that helped me get to where I am today. Do you? Every letter, every call, and every effort at this time to protect our community is needed. As the ASI Secretary of External Affairs I have been involved with organizing our campus Lobby Corps board that organizes around these issues. We have one huge last push this Thursday, May 26 from 11:30 am-1:30 pm at University Park, to send a strong message to our state representatives. Please join us at the “Save our Universities” Arts and Activism Rally where we will work

to attract local media attention, have inspiring performances and speakers, and even give out 100 free shirts in promotion of the “Made in the CSU” Campaign (www.madeinthecsu.com). Please be there if you can, and if not, take a moment or two to contribute your voice in any way during this important time. The governor gave us one more opportunity for tax extensions, and we must take this last chance this academic year to stand up for it.

Shelley Bruce ASI Secretary of External Affairs and California State Student Association Statewide Lobby Coordinator

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Arnold’s pardon should be terminated KARINA LOPEZ

Staff Writer “Some folks are born silver spoon in hand, it ain’t me, it ain’t me, I ain’t no senator’s son, son.” These lyrics from Creedence Clearwater Revival’s song “Fortunate Son” could not be truer when it comes to the child of former Assembly Speaker Fabian Nunez. Esteban Nunez is not a senator’s son, but he is the child of Fabian Nunez, which definitely comes with its own set of silver spoons. Esteban and four other Sacramento-area men were charged in the fatal stabbing of Luis Santos in 2008. Now three years later, facing a 16-year prison sentence, Esteban was pardoned on Jan. 3, 2011 by an old friend of his dad’s: former Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger. The pardon may now be overturned because Schwarzenegger failed to notify the victim’s family of his decision to pardon Esteban, which under the law, he is required to do. Schwarzenegger

claimed that because Esteban wasn’t responsible for administering the fatal wound he hadn’t actually killed anyone. Schwarzenegger was able to shave off nine years, bringing Esteban’s total sentence to a much shorter seven years. In recent interviews, Fabian has claimed that his son was judged unfairly and felt that any other person would have received a lesser sentence under the same circumstances. Was Schwarzenegger right to pardon Esteban? Absolutely not, a person is dead. Schwarzenegger’s decision raises so many questions it’s hard to focus on just one. Was he simply trying to help out an old friend, did he honestly believe the sentence was too harsh, or was he doing Fabian a favor that he’d have to repay someday? Whatever the reasoning was behind Schwarzenegger’s decision, it was wrong, and a misuse of his power. The pardon process is a lengthy procedure that

is usually initiated by the prisoner. The inmate must submit an application with concrete evidence to prove why they should be issued a pardon. It is not meant to be issued to the privileged children of government officials. Esteban and his friends are said to have attacked Santos for not being allowed entrance to a fraternity party in San Diego near the SDSU campus. It’s unknown if Esteban and his friends were under the influence that night, but if they weren’t, this party must have been worth killing for because that’s exactly what they did. Esteban and his friends acted out in rage that ended up taking someone’s life. Someone’s son was brutally murdered, and now one of his attackers is receiving a lesser sentence simply because it wasn’t his hand that delivered the fatal blow. In pardoning Esteban, Schwarzenegger has opened the flood gates for future criminals to plead innocent to murder on the defense that they did not

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deliver the fatal blow. It’s tiny loop holes like this that weaken the justice system of the U.S. government. Esteban Nunez is the epitome of a poor little rich boy. Born to a second-generation American politician, Esteban was blessed from the time of his birth.

Even now, after stabbing and aiding in the death of another human being, he’s receiving special treatment. What can this young man learn from what can essentially be likened to a “slap on the wrist?” If Esteban Nunez was just another Latino in the streets of California, he’d be serving a full 16 years in

prison. Anyone else in Esteban’s shoes would have been sentenced and charged, in the blink of an eye. But like the song says, they “ain’t no fortunate son.” Reach Karina Lopez at:

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CHEN: False hope fair grounds for irritation

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lieved the ‘get back together’ spiel,” it clearly did affect you negatively because you still do care about her to a certain extent. You are allowed to feel irritated. It’s difficult to eradicate feelings for someone else, even when after the break-up. Adding hope for a rekindled relationship to that process does not make it any easier.

It does not sound like she really knows what she wants, particularly because her explanation of her feelings fails to stick and stay consistent. Do not wait around for her to know for certain how she feels about you. Believing her dishonesty and uncertainty can be destructive, especially since she told you how there may be a future for the two

of you when she was already back together with her ex-boyfriend. Not only was she being deceitful to you, but she was also being unfair to her old and now current boyfriend. If you can maintain a healthy friendship – strictly non-physical and non-romantic – then do so. This friendship type of relationship may require you to support her future relationships with a

significant other who is not you. If that is not possible, it may be best that the two of you do refrain from any contact between each other. Uphold a safe distance from your ex-girlfriend via a lack of communication and an abundance of indifference. Keeping track of your ex’s whereabouts is detrimental to your moving on. Let her deal with her own rela-

tionship issues – they do not need to be your problems, too. Time and new experiences are the greatest healers of a broken relationship’s aftermath. Don’t hesitate to ask me a ques-chen at formspring.me/askmeaqueschen or send an email to opinions@thepolypost.com. Reach Valerie Chen at:

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Baseball team ends 2011 in region final Broncos miss College World Series berth after 8-5 loss to Seawolves; end with best season in 26 years AMELIA FRITSCH

Missed it by that much ERIK CARR

Sports Editor “It’s deja vu all over again.”-Yogi Berra On Sunday, the Cal Poly Pomona baseball team lost to Sonoma State, 8-5, in the West Region championship game of the NCAA Div. II Championship Tournament. This allowed Sonoma State to advance to its second College World Series ever after making its first appearance in 2008. Just eight days earlier on May 14, the Broncos were in the championship game of the CCAA Championship tournament. In that game, the Broncos lost to the Tritons, 9-2. One may think these unfortunate outcomes the Broncos should dwell upon. Thinking of the glass as half full, however, these losses will only add fuel to a fire that will grow more and more during the offseason. In other words, expect the Broncos to be hungry to win during the 2012 season. Although the Broncos will lose eight senior players, including conference MVP outfielder Travis Taijeron and four-year Cal Poly Pomona veteran Casey Yokubaitis due to NCAA eligibility, there are still many other players returning next year. They still have junior catcher Jenzen Torres for one more year and redshirt sophomore Kevin Bosson for two. But right now, the offseason commences, and here’s what the Broncos need to do to make the most of it. First, get a power hitter. This is a no-brainer, but the best-case scenario for the Broncos is if they recruit a power hitter out of high school so they can better their chances of winning a national championship with him. It’s too bad the Broncos didn’t have Taijeron throughout the duration of his career. Secondly, recruit several pitchers. Four of the departing seniors are not only pitchers, but they are all right-handed. Finding four arms to replace Michael Parker, John Pollock, Scott Sibley and Yokubaitis in the offseason will give the Broncos much-needed confidence going into next spring. Finally, start getting excited for next season. Getting the team excited about the 2012 season now will allow the Broncos to maximize their motivation to play even better than they did this year. The Bronco fans shouldn’t worry. This year was just a teaser for next year, which will not be “deja vu all over again.” Reach Erik Carr at:

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Staff Writer The Cal Poly Pomona baseball team’s remarkable 2011 season came to a sudden end Sunday after being defeated by Sonoma State, 8-5, in the West Region championship game of the NCAA Championship Tournament in La Jolla. “I’m happy for our players to get the opportunity to get to this day; those guys are unbelievable,” said head coach Randy Betten. “It’s too bad they fell short a little bit, but I’m really happy for the experiences they had.” The Broncos end the 2011 season with a 36-23 record overall. The record marks the Broncos’ best winning percentage (.610) since 1983 (.651) and their highest win total since 1985 (39). Behind, 8-5, and down to their final out in the top of the ninth, the Broncos had senior outfielder Stephen Gonzalez at third and sophomore outfielder Jordan Whitman at first. Freshman infielder Ryan Goodman was at the plate as the potential tying run. Senior pitcher Kenny Arnerich faked a throw to third but threw to first instead, picking off Whitman, to end the Broncos season on a heartbreaking note and send the Seawolves to their second-ever College World Series as the West Region

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Sophomore pitcher Erick Ruvalcaba throws from the stretch during the Cal Poly Pomona baseball team’s 10-4 win during the first game of the NCAA Div. II West Region Championship Tournament on Thursday in La Jolla. champion of the 2011 season. After freshman infielder Humberto Tovalin had a throwing error that allowed the Seawolves to score two runs in the fifth to lead, 3-2, he redeemed himself with a two-run home run in the seventh to give the Broncos a 5-4 lead. In the seventh, however, several hits off redshirt sophomore pitcher Kevin Bosson allowed the Seawolves to score four times and lead, 8-5. Bosson was the game’s losing pitcher and finished the season with a 10-5 record.

The tournament began Thursday for the Broncos, who defeated No. 2 seed Western Oregon, 10-4. Though they were down 4-1 in the top of the sixth, the Broncos scored three runs to tie the game, 4-4, beginning with senior utility player Tyson Edwards’ two-run double. Edwards later scored on a wild pitch. The Broncos broke the tie in the eighth, scoring six times. The eighth was highlighted by Whitman’s two-run double. On Friday, the Broncos were defeated by No. 4 seed

Sonoma State Friday, 10-2. Cal Poly Pomona only got four hits the entire game. Senior outfielder Kyle Jones gave the Seawolves all the runs they needed with a three-run home run in the bottom of the first. The Seawolves also scored three runs each in the third and fifth innings. The Broncos’ offensive effort was highlighted by junior infielder Allen Rodarte’s fifth-inning RBI double, which brought Edwards home. One game away from elimination, the Broncos

avenged their loss to No. 1 seed UC San Diego in the CCAA Championship tournament on May 15 by defeating the Tritons, 6-5, on Saturday. Tied 5-5 in the bottom of the eighth, junior catcher Jenzen Torres doubled to left center. Advancing to third following a wild pitch, Torres scored the tie-breaking run on Edwards’ sacrifice fly to center to give the Broncos a 6-5 lead. The game ended when senior outfielder Aaron Bauman grounded into a double play, ending the Tritons’ chances of returning to the championship series for a second-straight year. Cal Poly Pomona faced Sonoma State a second time on Saturday night and defeated the Seawolves, 5-4. Senior outfielder Travis Taijeron, the conference MVP, got the Broncos started early with his 16th in-conference home run of the season to give Cal Poly Pomona a 4-0 lead. However, the Seawolves tied the game, 4-4, when Jones scored on sophomore designated hitter Garrett Gooselaw’s sacrifice fly. After back-to-back singles by Rodarte and Whitman, a balk by sophomore pitcher Ian Ocon, followed by a wild pitch, proved costly and allowed Rodarte to score the fifth and game-winning run for the Broncos. The Seawolves (36-20) will play in their first College World Series since 2008. This year’s College World Series will be held in Cary, N.C. and begins Saturday. Reach Amelia Fritsch at:

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Senior pitchers a vital part of Broncos ALFONSO VILLEGAS

Staff Writer The Cal Poly Pomona baseball team relies on its starters to pitch multiple innings in a given game and its closer to finish out a close game. Michael Parker, Scott Sibley and John Pollock are all senior relief pitchers with the vital role of taking over for the starters when they cannot pitch any further in a game. Parker is in his second and final season with the Broncos. The Modesto native made a team-leading 26 appearances in which he earned its second-best ERA (2.90) for the 2011 season. Parker finished the season with a 4-2 record, striking out 35 while maintaining a team-best .234 opposing batting average. The game of baseball was part of Parker’s life from the very beginning. His father, Dale, played AAA-level baseball after being drafted by the San Diego Padres in the 1973 draft’s second round. In high school, Parker was a two-year starter and was named All-League First Team after batting .452 for Johansen High School in 2006. After finishing with the Broncos, the kinesiology student plans to play professional ball and attend graduate school so he can work in physical therapy.

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(Left to right) Senior pitchers John Pollock, Michael Parker and Scott Sibley are three of the Broncos most reliable relief pitchers, sharing 52 strikeouts. Sibley is a sixth-year business student, whose teammates call him “Sib” for short, although in reality, there is nothing short about this 6-foot-5inch pitcher. In his 10 appearances this season, Sibley pitched 26.2 innings and accumulated a 4.39 ERA with a 3-0 record. He struck out 13 batters. The game of baseball has been a part of Sibley’s entire life. “Growing up, there were always baseball games on the TV,” said Sibley. “Particularly, the games of

the Atlanta Braves; they’re still my favorite team.” Sibley also has a deep admiration for Greg Maddux a former pitcher for the Braves. Maddux is one of only a handful of pitchers to ever achieve 3,000 strikeouts. However, Sibley’s own claim to fame came a little earlier in his career. “[In] my junior year in high school, I played a clean game,” said Sibley. “It was a shutout. I struck out 17 hitters.” Sibley’s family has always been supportive of his baseball career, but one

person in particular stands out to Sibley. “Coach Tony Bloomfield from Cosumnes River College really had an impact in my life,” said Sibley. “He taught us more than just baseball; he taught us about life, and how we wouldn’t be able to play ball forever, so we should really cherish it while we still can.” Sibley hopes to one day coach his future son’s little league team. His first name is John and his last name is Pollock, but once on the mound and ready to pitch, the fifth-year civil engineering student from Cal Poly Pomona is known only as “Pistol.” For the 2011 season, Pollock also had 10 appearances in which he earned a 6.00 ERA. Out of the 26 batters he faced, Pollock struck out four. Growing up, Pollock’s parents always allowed him to explore any sport, but throwing baseballs was all he ever wanted to do. “I love baseball because of the fact that we all rely on each other,” said Pollock. “I love pitching in particular because of the control the pitcher has. As a pitcher, you set the tone of the game, and you know that the team is depending on you, just as much as you’re depending on them.” Pollock is proud to be a part of the first Broncos team in 18 years to reach the

NCAA Div. II Tournament. “Going to [the] NCAA tournament is definitely a highlight of my baseball career,” said Pollock. “It’s a very special thing, and I consider myself very fortunate to be part of this team.” Prior to this season, Pollock played for UC San Diego, the 2010 NCAA Div. II national runner-up, and had the chance to pitch against his former team earlier this season. “It was a unique challenge having to face my old team like that,” said Pollock. “But you cannot let the pressure get to you. I just go out there and pitch like it’s any other day.” Although the Pistol’s baseball career may soon be ending, his passion remains as strong as ever. He plans to pursue a career in civil engineering and is very grateful for having had the opportunity to play and go to school. “They’re good leaders,” said junior pitcher Geoff Broussard. “They’ve been playing ball for [a] while, and they have really contributed to where we are today. I’m excited to see what we’ll do in the tournament ahead.” The odds may be in the Broncos’ favor considering the fact that they’re carrying these pitchers on their staff. Reach Alfonso Villegas at:

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Four track and field team athletes to go to Turlock GLORIA GONZALEZ

Staff Writer Four athletes from Cal Poly Pomona track and field team have qualified for the NCAA Div. II National Championship meet, which will be held Thursday through Saturday in Turlock. Junior Tramieka Thomas, freshman Heather Corder, senior Lance Walkington, and junior Jacob Deavers are the four members who will be representing the Broncos in the highly competitive national meet. “I expect our studentathletes to perform at a very high level competing for All-American honors,” said head coach Troy Johnson in an email. The only Bronco competing in two events is Thomas, who qualified for the women’s long jump and the 100-meter hurdles. Thomas’ time of 14.10 seconds in the 100 hurdles at the Cal State L.A. Last Chance Qualifier on May 14 secured her a spot at the national meet. Her distance of 19-2 3/4 in the long jump at the CCAA Championship meet on May 6 in Turlock also certified her a spot in the national meet. Thomas’ expectations are pretty high, but her passion gives her the ability to reach those goals. “I expect to go out there and compete at my hardest and come back an AllAmerican,” said Thomas. “This is what I have been training for: to become the best.” In order to do so, Thomas understands she must do everything in her power to properly condition herself for this upcoming competition.

THOMAS Year: Junior Events: 100 hurdles Long jump

CORDER Year: Freshman Event: 100 hurdles

DEAVERS Year: Junior Event: 400 hurdles

WALKINGTON Year: Senior Event: Javelin throw

“In preparation for this meet, I am working on a lot of technique,” said Thomas. “I’m going to be fine-tuning things in order to compete to my best ability.” Thomas is experiencing a whirlwind of emotions going into the national meet and cannot wait for the day of the meet to come. “I feel anxious, nervous, excited and happy,” said Thomas. “There are so many emotions going through my mind, but I couldn’t be more excited and happier to be going to nationals and doing so much more.” Like Corder, Thomas understands that her hard work would never have paid off if it were not for the support of her coaches, and she thanks them for their dedication, which helped getting her to where she is and where she is going. “I appreciate their hard work and effort to better me not only as an athlete but as a person as well,” said Thomas. Johnson believes Thomas’ injuries the past two years have driven her determination to qualify for nationals.

The youngest of the qualifiers is Corder, who said she is looking forward to the meet because she knows everyone competing there will be extremely talented. Corder will be competing in the women’s 100 hurdles. In order to prepare, she is resting and getting some carbohydrates into her system, and said she needs to focus and prepare herself mentally before going into the event. Corder’s time of 13.99 at the Cal State L.A. Last Chance Qualifier on May 14 clinched her a spot at the national meet. “I just have to set up my race and focus on tunnel vision; just my lane,” said Corder. “I really want to break my personal record and maybe get into the finals to be All-American.” Qualifying as a freshman is something Corder is very excited about. “It is kind of crazy and unreal that I qualified as a freshman,” said Corder. “I am very proud of myself for getting this far. If you say ‘you can,’ you will, but if you say ‘you can’t,’ you won’t.” The Murrieta native

believes that her coaches’ hard work and dedication have enhanced her athletic ability and said they have done a tremendous job in turning her and her teammates into successful track and field athletes. “Coach Johnson is always positive, and he really believes in me,” said Corder. “He said from the beginning that I would run the 100 hurdles in under 14 seconds and make it to nationals. Even when I was frustrated with some races, he believed that I would get where I wanted to be.” Walkington is another Bronco that will be traveling to Turlock for the national meet, and he has high hopes about is performance in the javelin throw. Throwing a distance of 222-0 feet at the CalNevada Invitational in Claremont on March 26 is the mark that qualified him for the national meet. “My goal is to throw about 230 feet,” said Walkington. “I’m pretty sure that’s what it will take to win nationals this year.” Walkington believes that if he keeps good technique throughout his throws, he

is bound to hit that mark. Doing as much as he can to prepare for the national meet, Walkington is limiting his time in the weight room and performing low-intensity drills while simultaneously practicing his throws and fine-tuning his technique. Walkington believes that both Johnson and assistant coach Lauren Reimer were influential in persuading him to commit to Cal Poly Pomona and in getting him in the proper shape to do the best he can with his natural abilities. “I wish I could have been a part of their program for longer,” said Walkington. “They truly are some of the best coaches I have ever had the chance to work with.” Johnson is very proud of Walkington and is confident that he will have a great showing this weekend. “Walkington is a great comeback story,” said Johnson. “Coming back from shoulder surgery in the midst of his career to being ranked second in the nation is very impressive.” The fourth member of the track and field team to qualify for the NCAA

Championship meet is junior Jacob Deavers, who will be competing in the men’s 400 hurdles. The time that qualified him to nationals was a 52.58, which he earned at the UC Irvine’s Steve Scott Invitational held on May 1. The Lake Elsinore native, who is appreciative of the coaching staff, has endured both injuries and a long commute in keeping with his commitment to the sport. “Deavers has battled hamstring and foot issues but has been able to get healthy,” said Johnson. “Not to mention that he drives from Elsinore everyday for school, which is a 60-minute drive, one way.” Even though this is the first time all four members of the team have qualified for nationals, Johnson is still very confident that his athletes will perform well. “We have been to big meets this year and competed against talent from all divisions,” said Johnson. “We’ve also competed against elite athletes, so I feel they are prepared to compete and not become overwhelmed by their environment. All four athletes understand the importance and prestige of representing Cal Poly Pomona in the top meet of the year. “Nationals is the one meet all college track and field athletes are looking forward to and working so hard to qualify to,” said Walkington. “It’s where the best of the best compete, and it’s an honor to be apart of that.” Reach Gloria Gonzalez at:

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Broncos men’s throwers are tight-knit group ROSS HICKS

Staff Writer In sports, athletes develop good bonds with their teammates. Sometimes these friendships extend into the classrooms. Once in a while, however, the camaraderie of a group of individuals becomes more than a team. It becomes a brotherhood. This year, the A-Team was completed. Not the one you might have seen on TV, but the one found on the Cal Poly Pomona men’s track and field throwing team. The four men refer to themselves as the A-Team with the addition of its fourth member junior Vincent Huitt, last fall. The Broncos men’s throwing squad consists of Huitt, senior Nathan Schultz, sophomore Shane Cioni, and sophomore James Cox. Next year, they will all be returning to Cal Poly Pomona’s track and field team. They are the main throwers of the team and have given themselves the nickname. “The four of us like to call ourselves the A-team because there’s three big ol’ white guys and one black dude,” said Cioni. “We all kind of fit the different personalities.” It was through their nine months of practice that the throwers not only developed this bond, but also motivated each other to improve their respective marks. When times are tough, Cioni said going through them together helps maintain an optimistic

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(Left to right) Senior Nathan Schultz, junior Vincent Huitt, sophomore James Cox and sophomore Shane Cioni, aka the ‘A-Team’ of the Cal Poly Pomona track and field team, all compete in the men’s hammer throw and shot put. The four of them are good friends in both the field and in the classroom. outlook. They keep each other motivated with sayings like ‘Hey, don’t suck’ before workouts and competitions. “We practiced a little more and worked a little harder which made us closer,” said Schultz. “When you start pushing yourself to the limits, you learn how people are.” Huitt, a third-year kinesiology student, earned his best hammer throw of this season of 169-5 on March 26 at the Cal-Nevada Invitational in Claremont while he achieved his longest discus throw of 154-6 at the CCAA Championship on May 6 in Turlock. In the shot put, however, Cioni has the best toss mark at 48 1/2, which he earned

at the CCAA Championship in Turlock. Schultz had his furthest shot put mark at 45-9 on April 23 at the Triton Invitational and his furthest hammer mark of 150-0 on April 15 at Azusa Pacific University’s Bryan Clay Invitational. Cox’s best mark in the shot put was 42-11, also at the Bryan Clay Invitational. His best throw in the discus was 137-4 on April 9 at the Pomona Pitzer Invitational in Claremont, and his furthest hammer mark of 141-3 occurred on March 19 at USC’s Trojan Invitational. “I think they are going to be gaining respect here in conference and some provisional qualifying marks for nationals,” said

Troy Johnson, head coach of the track and field team. Johnson, who expects to see bigger throwing marks next year, said each individual is responsible for his own training in the offseason, which is not a problem for these four because they all have a desire to get better. “I would definitely like to represent Cal Poly in the next few years by hopefully going to nationals and letting the nation know Cal Poly has a great throwing squad and a great program,” said Huitt. Each member found his way into track and field during high school where they all experienced throwing. Huitt was inspired by his older brother who is now a

decathlete at Long Beach State, while Cox was told to try out for his high school track and field team by his physical education teacher. “I always wanted to be involved in a sport, and it seemed like something I

could do and excel in,” said Cox. Schultz and Cioni were not directly inspired by anyone, but joined their respective high school track and field teams during their football offseason as a way to stay in shape. When training for throwing events Huitt said they do Olympic weightlifting. They both enjoy weightlifting and pride themselves on their ability to squat large amounts of weight. “This next summer, I’ll be going for the national squat record for power lifting,” said Schultz. While lifting is Huitt’s and Schultz’s strong suit, playing video games is a hobby both Cioni and Cox share. “I’m kind of a nerd, despite my big appearance,” said Cioni. After they graduate, their main focus is to all get a job in their respective fields of study. “Work, get married, and buy a house,” said Schultz about his plan after college. Reach Ross Hicks at:

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