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CALIFORNIA STATE POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY, POMONA www.thepolypost.com TUESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2010

VOL. LXVI NO. 5

WASC team gives CPP thumbs up After a three-day visit, the peer review team from WASC said the university would receive a very positive report MITCHELL SALTZMAN

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Todd Olson, graduate student of education, relaxes as he gets his blood pressure taken before giving blood at the Out For Blood event.

CPP and Mt. SAC out for blood Annual blood drive competition against Mt. San Antonio College Starts up again CECILY ARAMBULA

Staff Writer Oct. 19 marked the first of three days in the Out For Blood competition against Mt. San Antonio College, which ended in a victory for Cal Poly Pomona. By the end of the drive, CPP brought in 197 pints while Mt. SAC brought in 152 pints. The 45-pint difference gives CPP a signifi-

cant lead over Mt. SAC for the Out For Blood competition when it resumes in April. This event started in fall of 2006, when Coordinator of the Student Health Services, Debbie Jackley, was approached by the American Red Cross for a blood drive competition against local community college, Mt. SAC. “They talked about how in other areas of the country they’ve been successful in getting blood drive competitions between universities,” said Jackley. “We don’t have too many rivals, so they thought Mt. SAC would be good.” Last year, CPP lost the

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I wanted to save a life and be able to say to my friends that I donated.

-Gordon Chang Second-year computer science student

blood drive competition for the first time, 17 pints short of Mt. SAC’s 446 pints. Student Health Services made strong efforts this quarter to encourage more students to donate. CPP Student Health Services teamed up with Beta Alpha Psi, an academic fraternity for financial information students and

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A peer review team appointed by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges assured Cal Poly Pomona would receive a very positive report at the conclusion of its three-day visit last week. The team evaluated various aspects of the university’s mission, values, and its ability to help students reach their academic goals. This peer-review is the second stage in reaccreditation, which is a non-governmental process of peer review needed for Cal Poly Pomona to be able to receive federal funding. The first stage was a capacity and preparatory review, which took place in 2008 and resulted in five recommendations made to the university to be addressed before the next review. The recommendations included: • The adoption of a core set of understandings of the Teacher/Scholar model. • The establishment of a clear understanding of the duties of the CPP Administration and the Academic Senate. • The establishment and implementation of CPP’s strategic planning processes. • An establishment of a workable General Education assessment plan • The submission of a written report in preparation for this visit that produces a completed campus strategic plan and provides documented assurance that general education assessment is on the way. Speaking to an audience of CPP administration and faculty, Chair of the WASC Review Team Howard Cohen, complimented Cal Poly Pomona on its preparatory work for the visit. “We recognize that the work that you were asked to do two years ago to get to this place would have been a large amount of work in normal times, but you managed to do it in times of financial turmoil,” said Cohen. Claudia Pinter-Lucke, member of the WASC Steering Committee and the asSee WASC/Pg. 4

professionals, to promote this year’s Out For Blood competition. “Beta Alpha Psi has contributed by putting up all the posters on stakes and flyers on bulletin boards,” said Jackley. “They’ve been busy announcing it in their classes and encouraging people to donate.” At the blood drive, stu-

dents were required to read information regarding blood donation while they waited to meet with a nurse. Once inside a booth, students met with a nurse to fill out a questionnaire and get a blood test to see if they were healthy enough to donate. If approved, students then went to the blood donation beds where a staff member of the American Red Cross drew blood. When students finished donating and their arms were bandaged, they proceeded to the canteen area where free juice and snacks were provided. See BLOOD/Pg. 6

Controversial propositions on the ballot Propositions 25 and 19 are two specific measures that are likely to divide voters ARIEL CARMONA, JR.

Staff Writer California’s registered voters will once again take to the ballot boxes on Nov. 2 to decide the fate of a number of crucial propositions. To help voters make more informed decisions at the ballot box, here is a summary of what voting “yes” or

“no” on a few controversial measures may mean for the state’s future: Proposition 25, a state Constitutional amendment initiative, and Proposition 19, the marijuana initiative. A recent University of Southern California/Los Angeles Times poll revealed a majority of likely voters in California oppose the ballot initiative, while interviews conducted with students by the Post indicates the opposite might be true at Cal Poly Pomona. PROPOSITION 25 If passed, Proposition 25 See POT/Pg. 7

Photo illustration by Daniel Nguyen / The Poly Post

Proposition 25 will penalize state legislators for every day a state budget is late and reduce the amount of votes required to pass a budget.

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NEWS: Fall Career Day LIFESTYLE:Temper preview Trap concert review

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OPINIONS: Prop. 19 spells trouble

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SPORTS: Men’s soccer team blows out CSUEB

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‘Career Day’ to pack Bronco Commons NEWS IN BRIEF Art exhibits the good, bad and ugly side of love

ANA IBARRA

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Fall Career Day, which welcomes more than 50 employers seeking new employees, will be held Oct. 27 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Bronco Commons. Some of the companies expected to be present include: Automatic Data Processing, Banfield Pet Hospital, California Science Center, Hyatt Regency Century Plaza, Los Angeles Unified School District and The Boeing Company. On Thursday Oct. 28, the Engineering and HiTech Job Fair will also take place at the Bronco Commons from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Employers that will be present include: BAE Systems Composite Structures, County of Riverside Transportation, Southern California Edison, The Aerospace Corporation, Union Pacific Railroad and more. The Career Center has hosted events in preparation for Fall Career Day and the Engineering and Hi-Tech Job Fair. Today, Resumaniac is taking place at the Career Center, where employers will be critiquing resumes to make them more presentable. Last Thursday, the Career Center put on a “How to Prepare for Career Day” workshop, presented by Raub, Bein, Frost and Associates Consulting’s Human Resource representative Lisa Tran. RBF Consulting is a civil engineering firm that provides consulting services See CAREER/Pg. 5

“Love – The Good, Bad & Ugly,” a two-part art exhibit created by the Violence Prevention & Women’s Resource Center and the Bronco Exhibit Gallery is on display today from noon to 1 p.m. in Ursa Major of the Bronco Student Center. The photography project exemplifies the ideals of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The exhibit shows examples of positive relationships with the goal of providing hope to survivors of domestic violence. According to the website, “The mission of the ASI Bronco Student Center Art Program is to create an engaging and stimulating environment by acquiring and displaying exhibits and informative topics by living artists that reflect diversity of art produced; particularly in the Los Angeles metropolitan area.” For more information or to learn how to get involved, visit asi.csupomona/ gallery.

Health tips provided to better academic success

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An overhead view of the 2008 Fall Career Day held in the University Quad, where job-hunting students spoke with employers .

Gov. vetoes transparency bill Bill would have forced entities like CPP Foundation to become more transparent

Cyber security fair to commence Thursday

BEN FRENCH

Staff Writer On Sept. 30 California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger vetoed Senate Bill 330, which would amend the Public Records Act to require private entities within the California State University system, including the Cal Poly Pomona Foundation, to submit budgets and gains from government donors and volunteers. Schwarzenegger said in a statement to the media that he believes because of the way the bill is worded now, it will protect some donors but will not grant others the level of privacy they deserve. Schwarzenegger’s statement went on to say that because of the risk of public scrutiny, the bill poses a threat to the private funds most schools receive. As a result, Schwarzenegger cannot sign the bill.

Students will have an opportunity today to get free tips on staying healthy and “partying safely” at this year’s HEALTHfest. The B.E. S.M.A.R.T. (Better Educated Students Managing Alcohol Responsibilities Together) event will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in University Park. The event, hosted by Cal Poly Pomona’s Wellness Center, will offer students free food, interactive games, bicycle registration and free health information to better academic success. For more information about the event, visit dsa. csupomona.edu.

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Paul Storey, executive director of Cal Poly Pomona Foundation Inc., explained how the bill would have little effect on the CPP Foundation. “The Foundation is pretty transparent as it is,” said Storey. “We have a 20-member board with students, faculty and staff. If you look on our websites, you can see our annual reports, board meetings, agendas and so on.” David Prenovost, the chief financial officer of Foundation Financial services said

being a public-benefit corporation as opposed to a private foundation makes them transparent. “We’re not a private foundation so everything is available,” said Prenovost. “Our tax returns are on a global website called GuideStar and of course we put our tax returns on our website.” Public record of the CPP Foundation is accessible to anyone, but the issue of donors is still a concern for Storey. “The main concerns the

CSU had with the bill was with donors,” said Storey. “Even though there was some protection in the bill, the CSU wanted to make sure that donors were protected because they didn’t want the concern that they couldn’t get some of the donations that we need to help the university.” The CSU did propose a middle ground on the bill that would completely protect donors, but the bill’s author, California State Senator See VETO/Pg. 7

The 7th Annual Cyber Security Fair will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday in the Bronco Student Center. Before the event is held, the university’s Division of Instructional & Information Technology reviews all student projects for accuracy. The fair will include hands-on demonstrations by experts and workshops at the new Bronco Commons. The fair is free and prizes for participants include an Xbox 360. The event is held to raise public awareness about protecting personal computers and is in respect of National Cyber Security Awareness Month. For students who would

like to learn more about cyber security, a course will be offered from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Ursa Major A & B in the Bronco Student Center on Friday. The “Ultimate Hacking Class” is offered for students only and will cost $39 for preregistration and $50 for day of registration. A Tshirt and lunch will also be provided. For more information, visit www.csupomona.edu/~cyberfair.

ASI welcomes student input on Rec Center On Thursday, Nov. 4, students will have the opportunity to give the university their input regarding the newly approved Recreation Center project. Students, along with the rest of the campus community, will be provided with more information about the project. They will also be able to provide feedback as the schematic design portion of the project is being decided. The discussion will be facilitated by LPA Architects and Associated Students, Inc. LPA Architects was recognized in 2009 by Engineering News Record as the number 11 green design architecture firm in the nation and is based out of Irvine, CA. The first meeting is scheduled to take place Nov. 4, location to be announced, but tentatively set for the Orion Suites of the Bronco Student Center and Dec. 2 in Ursa Minor. Both meetings will run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Participants are welcome to come either for the entire meeting or a portion.

POLICE BLOTTER REPORT

OTHER INCIDENT

MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT

Occurred at Red Cross Security wants to file a police report on someone that is trespassing on their property. Disposition: Report Taken

Occurred at 71. Recreation Maint. RP JIM x4138. Rattlesnake behind building. Disposition: Animal Pickup

Occurred at B lot. Disposition: Assisted

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANECES

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES TRAFFIC COLLISION

OCT. 14, 10:02 p.m.

OCT. 17, 2:29 p.m. Occurred at K Lot. Thr ee people throwing pumpkins over the fence. Disposition: Code 14. Return to normal duty.

OCT. 15, 8:45 a.m.

OCT 18, 4:11 p.m. Occurred at University Library. Two white males in their 30’s wearing tan pants and blue shirts. Asking for money and handing out Bibles in and outside Library. Disposition: Advised/Complied

OCT 15, 2:54 p.m.

OCT. 19, 7:02 a.m. Occurred at 109. Student has female driver following her through campus. Request police officer to meet her in front of station. Disposition: Detained 5150.

TRAFFIC COLLISION Oct. 16, 11:05 a.m. Occurred at K Lot. Paint transfer Chevrolet purple/black License 55PP492. Damage to Honda right near bumper. Chevrolet has a white scrape on front left side. K24. Disposition: Info Received

OCT. 19, 12:46 p.m. Occurred at Lot K. Toyota Camry and Rav 4 by soccer field. Unknown injuries. Disposition: Assisted

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES Oct. 16, 12:02 p.m. Occurred at 211 A&B Agriscapes. Male smoking a bong in the cab of a Ford Ranger TK. Disposition: Code 14 – Return to normal duty

PETTY THEFT OCT. 16, 9:14 a.m.

Stolen bike at building 105. Blue Hybrid Absolute 4.0. Royal Blue. Last seen yesterday at 1500 hours. Stolen this morning. Lock cut. Disposition: Report Taken

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Campus mantra still a priority Collins College and engineering programs exemplify CPP’s ‘Learn By Doing’ philosophy CHRIS BASHAW

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Money makes the world sour GREG TOUMASSIAN

Editor-in-Chief What is it that people really want to achieve in a lifetime? As college students, the general idea seems simple: get through school, find a great paying job, work hard, possibly retire and then die. Maybe the chain of events isn’t so clear cut, but the general idea that most college students seek well-paying jobs rather than fulfilling careers is disheartening. It makes a person wonder how many people are making a living doing what they enjoy. How many students are nearing the end of a college education with a degree they aren’t really happy with? It’s hard to imagine what the emotional impact would be of realizing that a whole life has been wasted chasing money. Everyone has a dream job. In most cases, it is stigmatized by society as being nothing more than what a person does when he or she is not busy with “real” work. Whether it’s being a musician, a writer, an artist or an athlete, the very idea of making a living off things people truly enjoy doing has become socially unacceptable. It’s true that not everyone will be a rock star or a legendary painter, but it is possible for a person to make a good living in the field he or she enjoys. Take Hollywood, for instance. If a person’s greatest dream is to work in the entertainment capital of the world, it is very possible. Getting paid millions to star in blockbuster films may not be an option for most, but there are always other methods of succeeding. The entire Hollywood system depends on a network of producers, writers, editors, assistants and a whole list of other very important individuals. This is just one example. See UNFILTERED/Pg.7

Although budget cuts have sliced out course offerings at Cal Poly Pomona, students and faculty still consider the university’s ‘learn by doing’ philosophy a high priority. “I think being prepared for the real world and getting job experience sooner is more important than being educated longer,” said Andrew Miller, a fourth-year psychology student. “Real work experience is more important than a degree — a piece of paper,” said Miller, adding that some of his friends who pursued a master’s degree were having difficulty finding employment. The Collins College of Hospitality Management, home to the student-run Restaurant at Kellogg Ranch as well as Kellogg West Conference Center and Lodge, provides students with more than a glimpse of a career in their respective fields. “[The Collins College] has

the most public display of ‘learn by doing,’ said Lisa McTheron, director of communications and external relations of the Collins College. “For example, students gain a comprehensive idea of what it’s like to run a restaurant.” McTheron said hospitality students also work on projects that can directly affect the management of real-life businesses. One such project involved altering the drink list for the Islands restaurant chain to improve sales. Referring to cuts that might affect the polytechnic approach that Cal Poly Pomona garners its name from, Department Chair of Mechanical Engineering Hassan Rejali said such sacrifices have not been necessary. “The hands-on part of [our] program is essential—[we] have to have [the polytechnic approach] and make sure it is not affected as much as we can,” said Rejali. Rejali said in the case of mechanical engineering, the department has used its own monetary resources acquired from donations, endowments and discretionary funds to prop itself up. “The ‘learn by doing’ phiSee LEARN/Pg. 4

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Chef Scott Rudolph instructs fourth-year Hotel and Restaurant Management students Ashlyn Katzanmeyer, left, and Aliza Karmiryan during Oktoberfest at the Restaurant at Kellogg Ranch on Oct. 9, 2009.

Students statewide stop, drop and hold on JEFFERSON YEN

Asst. Editor For a brief period of time, the assembly line of lunches being served came to a halt as employees dropped to the ground and took cover. On the other side of the counter was a curious sight: students looking bemusedly at one another from the cover of lunch tables. Similar scenes were recognized across the state as the Great California Shakeout took place at 10:21 a.m. last Thursday. “I think it was necessary, but also embarrassing,” said Evonne Dotson, a custodial assistant, who was eating lunch at the Bronco Student Center. Dotson also said she believes Cal Poly Pomona is prepared for an earthquake. Cal Poly Pomona students joined nearly eight million people in what is said to be the largest earthquake drill in U.S. history. The statewide drill has occurred for the past three years, and Cal Poly Pomona has remained a participant. In conjunction with the drill, the Cal Poly Pomona Safety Alert System, which sends out phone calls, text messages and e-mails, was tested. “We knew it was going to happen because there are [posters] all over the building, we got e-mails, text messages and phone calls,” said Kelsey Webber, a second-year animal science student. Participants were asked

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Students take cover under a desk in the University Library during the Great California Shakeout drill. over public announcement systems to duck, cover and brace themselves for the duration of a minute as if they were experiencing a real earthquake. The event was created to increase earthquake preparedness among the general populace. Some students were not sure that the drill would prepare the campus for a real earthquake. “I don’t think it was anything new,” said Sarehkhani, a second-year English student. However, he added that he has faith the buildings will remain intact. Prior to the drill, he had learned about it in an e-mail. Emergency Services Coordinator Debbie McFall said

faculty and staff are taught how to respond in an earthquake so that they may guide the students to safety. She also said that it would be a teaching moment for the faculty. It would seem that some faculty decided not to partake in the earthquake drill. That was the experience for Theresa Ho, a second-year zoology student, whose class did not participate in the drill. “I don’t think that the drill was that helpful,” said Ho. She said it was important that everyone should know the correct protocol in the event of an earthquake. She also said she would be prepared in case of an earthquake. University Library Build-

ing Marshall Olufunke Oluyemi said that many people at the library participated, and over the years, the levels of participation has grown. Oluyemi said the increased participation was helped by having more publicity for the event. She said students need to be aware of the environment in the event of an emergency. In the case of a disaster, the library has emergency provisions such as food and water. If necessary, Cal Poly Pomona has resources such as: water, food and shelter to provide for students during an emergency. There will also be counselors on hand to help people in shock. McFall said even though

Cal Poly Pomona has many resources, it is important that individuals be proactive rather than reactive. “We are really blessed … we have produce on the vine … beef that has already been processed,” said McFall. “What becomes important is for us to have thought it through so that we can take advantages of [the available supplies].” In the event of an emergency, if communications such as cell phones and the Internet were to go down, the campus would use radio to contact cities in the local vicinity for help and information. Reach Jefferson Yen at:

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Howard Cohen, chair of the WASC review team, addresses an audience of faculty, administration and students at an open forum held in the University Library.

WASC: Students and faculty praise school at open fo r um

sociate vice president of academic programs, was confident CPP would be accredited; it was only a matter of how long it would last. “I think we could easily get the ten year [reaccreditation],” said Pinter-Lucke. “We’ve done a lot of work in the last two years, a lot of investments into things like increased assessment of our academic programs that are general education [and] we have a brand new university strategic plan that we didn’t have two years ago.” Faculty and administration were not the only ones involved in this review process.

Last Thursday, an open forum was held in the library, inviting the entire campus to meet the review team and talk about how Cal Poly Pomona has helped them reach their academic goals. “I’ve had great success with the general education classes that are offered here,” said Ernesto Perez, a liberal arts graduate. “After graduating here, I taught for two years at Los Angeles Unified School District. The Liberal Arts Department prepared me for what it takes to be a teacher out there.” Michael Biagi, the newly appointed director of park-

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We recognize that the work that you were asked to do two years ago would have been a large amount of work in normal times, but you managed to do it in times of financial turmoil. -Howard Cohen Chair of the WASC Review Team

ing and transportation, also spoke at the open forum to share how there are even student learning outcomes in the university strategic plan

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related to parking and transportation. “We emphasize global awareness and sustainability with rideshare programs, op-

tions for shuttles on campus that are run on compressed natural gas, encouraging people to use mass transit with a link that takes them from the metro link on to campus,” said Biagi. “We tie everything that we do, even with something that is as fringeoriented as parking and transportation into student learning outcomes.” At the exit meeting, Cohen summarized the findings of his team and assured a room of faculty and administration members that the results of their report would be good news. “This report will be very

positive and you all should feel very good about your university,” said Cohen. Pinter-Lucke estimated the final decision of accreditation would arrive about five months from now. In one to two months, the university will receive a report from the visiting team for an opportunity to make any corrections. From there, the report will be sent to the WASC commission to be brought up at the next meeting where a final decision regarding CPP’s reaccreditation will be made. Reach Mitchell Saltzman at:

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losophy’ still remains,” he said. Department Chair of Aerospace Engineering, Ali Ahmadi, considers the aerospace engineering program “blessed” with $5 million of support from the United States Air Force. “Despite the budget [being] tight, we have done remarkably well — the hands-on approach is alive and well,” he said. Even with such support, students still feel differently. Peter Castañon, a secondyear aerospace engineering student, said labs are not being offered sufficiently and tend to always be full. “[I] can’t ‘learn by do-

ing’ without the opportunity of learning first. Once in a lab, we learn by doing,” said Castañon. Even so, Castañon said the elimination of furloughs this quarter has buffered Cal Poly Pomona’s polytechnic approach by allowing him to attend the labs he can get into for the full 10 weeks and pace his projects accordingly. “We’re trying to minimize the effects on ‘learn by doing’ by making it more economical,” said Frank Ewers, department chair of biological sciences. “As a department chair, [I can say] the budget this year is better than the past two years — the students have it better this year.”

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First-year students entering Cal Poly Pomona, such as Animal Health Science student Julie Millet, said they have not been at the university long enough to experience the extent of the ‘learn by doing’ philosophy, but hope to nonetheless. “I haven’t experienced too much, but I’ve gone down and helped with the pigs. My major really needs to be hands-on and I hope [Cal Poly Pomona] keeps it that way,” she said. However, some students feel their curriculums are not conducive to the polytechnic approach to begin with. Fourth-year Sociology student Clement Chan said his program did not reflect heavily the focus on real-life experience over other programs. “I feel like [my] curriculum is based on readings, not actual experiences,” he said, recognizing sociology may be a difficult study to apply the polytechnic approach to. Such can be the case for a few liberal arts studies where it can be difficult to provide students a hands-on application of their knowledge that goes beyond lectures and group discussions. Despite this, liberal arts studies still try to apply the polytechnic approach where applicable. “I don’t feel like the ‘learn by doing’ philosophy is affected at all,” said Liz Bochove, a fourth-year psychology student. “Teachers have a lot of research opportunities and classes with labs and experience help me be more prepared for graduate school, which will prepare me for my career.” FILE - Marcie Heacox / The Poly Post

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Nick Ruiz, a fifth-year hotel and restaurant management student, prepares a meal at the Restaurant at Kellogg Ranch in this 2009 file photo.

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Students and employers come together at last year’s Fall Career Day held in the University Quad.

CAREER: Students prepare for Fall Career Day

for land development, water resources, transportation, structures and public works. Although RBF Consulting will not be present at Fall Career Day, Tran made a PowerPoint presentation that instructed students on what to expect on Career Day and how to dress the part for the event. Tran also mentioned that she will be back at Cal Poly Pomona for the career fair in the spring. “Cal Poly Pomona is such a great school to look for

employers, we come here all the time,” said Tran. “The students are really valued because they are proactive and usually have great internship experience.” The workshop emphasized the realistic expectations students need to have at Career Day. “Especially during this economy, you may not walk away with a job, but you will get great interview experience, and you can gather business cards for future follow up,” said Tran.

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Cal Poly is such a great school to look for employment.

-Lisa Tran RBF Consulting Human Resources Representative

She also gave advice on how to make a memorable impression on an employer and stressed the importance of asking questions. “It’s like a date,” said Tran. “The employer and

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employee have to ask each other questions to ﬁgure out if they like each other.” After the presentation, students were able to meet with Tran and ask her more speciﬁc questions.

This was the case for fourth-year Business Administration student Har simran Gill, who was concerned with the fact that U.S. citizens have an advantage over non-U.S. citizens when it comes to getting hired. “I feel that with federal restrictions and how the economy is now, it is going to be harder ﬁ nding a job,” said Gill. “Hopefully Career Day can help me ﬁ nd an internship that can lead to a job later on.”

Shirleen Susanti, a fourthyear hotel and restaurant management student, left the workshop ready and conﬁdent for Fall Career Day. “The workshop really helped,” said Susanti. “I feel better prepared, and I took some pointers on the importance of making a lasting impression at career day.”

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Third-year Liberal Studies student Amanda Francis was glad to help others by donating her blood at the “Out For Blood” blood drive.

BLOOD: CPP takes the lead over Mt. SAC in competition

Many CPP students came to the blood drive on all three days for various reasons. “I wanted to save a life and be able to say to my friends that I donated,” said Gordon Chang, a secondyear computer science student. “If I’m late to class, I can just say ‘I donated blood.’” Other students at the blood drive decided to donate solely with the intentions of helping others. “I think it’s really important [to donate] because if you have the opportunity to help people, why not? Es-

pecially if you’re already healthy,” said Michael Sanchez, a ﬁfth-year kinesiology student who has donated numerous times before. Some students donated for more personal reasons. “I donated because my mom takes blood transfusions, so I feel like I wanted to help people out,” said Regina Solorio, a ﬁ rst-year liberal studies student. The American Red Cross has a list of requirements, and some students were turned away for not meeting weight limits. A donor must be at least 17 years of age, weigh at

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I just wanted to help out and give back. -Herminia Fletes Fourth-year IBM student

least 110 pounds and be in good health, which will ultimately be determined by the Red Cross staff. Herminia Fletes, a fourth-year international business and marketing student, has not been able to donate blood in the past due to health requirements. “I’ve tried to donate be-

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fore, but I wasn’ t able to because my iron was low ,” said Fletes. After ﬁ nally being approved to donate last week, Fletes said, “I just wanted to help out and give back.” Eric Breslau, a ﬁ rst-year psychology student, was one of the students who did not donate.

“I came with my friend as a spontaneous thing, but it just didn’ t feel right,” said Breslau. Other options are available for those who are not able or choose not to donate. “I realize not everyone is available to donate,” said Jackley. “There’s a long list of criteria that would defer you from donating. If they can’t donate, there are ways to help out in terms of talking up the idea [of donating] with their friends or volunteering at a blood drive.” The American Red Cross

holds blood drives on campus throughout the fall, winter and spring quarters. The total pints collected during blood drives in October and April determine the winner of the competition. “All of us could someday be in the position to need blood,” said Jackley . “If you consider one pint could potentially save up to three lives, that’s pretty powerful information.” For more information, visit Cal Poly Pomona’ s Student Health Services. Reach Cecily Arambula at:

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would lower the vote needed to pass the state budget from the two-thirds to a majority vote. State lawmakers would permanently lose salary as well as living and travel expenses for every day the budget was late. According to the voter’s guide, every year state lawmakers have to pass a budget laying out how state money will be spent. It takes a twothirds majority vote by the State Senate and State Assembly to pass the budget. The Governor can veto all or part of the budget. In such a case, it takes a two-thirds vote in each house for lawmakers to override a veto and undo changes by the Governor. Given lawmakers have seldom passed a budget on time in the past 30 years, when a budget is not in place on July 1, paychecks for state officeholders are delayed and then paid in full once a budget eventually is passed. The California Teachers Association is one organization supporting Proposition 25. CTA Spokesperson Frank Wells said Proposition 25 would benefit K-12 and higher education. “We have a late state budget every year.” Wells said, speaking in favor of Proposition 25. “It affects schools because they can’t plan ahead. We are one of only three states that requires a two-thirds majority vote,” Wells said the Proposition will penalize lawmakers. “It’s really ridiculous that they can’t meet their constitutional deadline. It all boils down to politics, and it really does wreak havoc with the schools because they have to err on the side of not having enough money,” said Wells. Wells said Proposition 25 will make it too easy for one political party to control state spending. “We have a majority of the Democrats in the legislature right now, but this can be addressed by things like better campaigning,” said

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Most of the people I know who do pot are really responsible. -Alicia Santos Third-year theater student

Wells. “It’s done that way in other states.” Wells said that complex propositions have a tendency to confuse prospective voters. “They are kind of technical and that tends to make people’s eyes glaze over,” said Wells. According to no25yes26. com, a coalition of taxpayers, small businesses and environmental experts, Proposition 25 would be harmful to local businesses who are already struggling to stay in business. The Pomona Chamber of Commerce is listed on the website opposing Proposition 25. At press time, Frank Garcia, executive director of the Pomona Chamber’s board of director referred questions regarding Proposition 25 to Adriana Robledo, vice president of government affairs. Robledo said the Chamber’s legislative committee makes recommendations on the propositions and the board then votes to approve those recommendations. PROPOSITION 19 If Proposition 19 passes, it would allow anyone age 21 or older to grow or possess small quantities of marijuana for personal use. State and local governments could then regulate and tax the production and sale of the drug. According to the voter information guide, supporters feel California is wasting money tracking down and jailing people whose only crime is using marijuana. Supporters believe we should regulate and tax marijuana like alcohol, and use the money on vital services, especially given the economic shortfalls the state

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has currently experienced. Alicia Santos, a thirdyear theater student said she would probably vote in favor of legalizing the drug. “Most of the people I know who do smoke pot are really responsible They smoke pot because it’s a good way to relax, they don’t see it as a drug, and it’s not a gateway drug either,” said Santos, “It’s like smoking a cigarette, and if smoking a cigarette is a gateway drug, then God knows what else.” Santos said with so many people growing the drug, she worried it might be hard for the government to control it, but she believes the positives outweigh the potential drawbacks. “They could put funding back into schools or more medical research or green technology,” she said. “There’s so many things they could do with that tax money, the problem is how are they going to control all the suppliers so that they can tax it and how do we know that it’s not going to be another corrupt bureaucracy where people are getting kick backs for growing.” Dana Robertson, a thirdyear civil engineering student disagreed. “I think there’s always going to be budget problems and just finding a new thing to tax isn’t going to solve it,” said Robertson. “I would rather not have something like that legal in the state of California.” “The number of underage drinkers is like a phenomenal number and I think the same thing might happen with marijuana, I think a lot more people would use it,” he said. Reach Ariel Carmona, Jr. at:

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If donors intended on donating the same amounts, Senate Bill 330 would cost Cal Poly Pomona millions of dollars in potential funds. Dennis Miller, director of employment services for CPP Foundation spoke of volunteers on campus and their perception of being onrecord. “If [Senate Bill] 330 passed then it probably would have dissuaded somebody from volunteering because they

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Opinions Editor There was a time, not so long ago, when buying a six-cylinder muscle car was akin to being served a dinner of meat with no potatoes – outrageous. Previous generation six-cylinder engines were incapable of providing the “oomph” and attitude necessary to be approved for muscle car status. The American six-cylinder has always been the awkward middle child in most model line-ups. Never as fuel ef ficient as its smaller four -cylinder cousin or as power ful as its older more authoritative stepbrother , the eight-cylinder , the six-cylinder engine never established a successful niche in the domestic auto market. In terms of all-out per formance, six-cylinders will never provide the same grunt as their larger eight-cylinder siblings. Most of us have heard the old mantra, “there’ s no replacement for disSee CYLINDERS/Pg. 12

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Singer/guitarist Dougy Mandagi of The Temper Trap played in a packed theater Friday in support of the band’s latest album “Conditions.”

Aussie band rocks the Fox KIMBERLY HADDAD

Staff Writer Australian rock band The T emper T rap highlighted a night of ill-fated highs and lows at the Fox Theater in Downtown Pomona on Friday. The evening started out strong with the New York duo The Hundred in the Hands as the opening act, followed by the graceless Delphic. The Hundred in the Hands, a psychedelic-pop duo composed of Jason Friedman and Eleanore Everdell, practically eclipsed The T emper T rap with its trance-like rhythms and dreamy dub-step vibrations. Friedman stood in his sleek button-up attire, aggressively pressing his ﬁ ngertips up and down the frets of his livid two-toned guitar, while Everdell’s slim ﬁ gure elegantly traveled alongside the stage, keeping her keyboard at hand. Her enchanting vocals resembled a slight blend of solo artist Holly Miranda and The Dead Weather’s Alison Mosshart. Everdell’ s face was concealed behind her chocolate-colored bangs as

she timorously moved her limbs to the bass-heavy, electro explosions. Delphic, an alternative testosterone-fi lled dance band from Greater Manchester , England captured the stage next, but its euphoric instrumental fl areups felt like a superfluous stretch. Delphic’s use of distorted guitars and a mishmash of indie-rock and dance melodies produced an awkward, yet skittish, disaster. Well, at least its threads were synchronized. The headlining group The Temper Trap, a melodramatic fi ve-some who became famous from their hit track “Sweet Disposition,” attracted a large array of audience members who sang along to its feel-good vibes. An ultra violet haze gradually hit the stage as the musicians became obscured in the midst of its vibrant color. With an ambitious beginning, the band opened with a fi erce instrumental duet entiTiffany Roesler / The Poly Post tled “Drum Song” and a ricochet of strident moans The Temper Trap guitarist Lorenzo Sillitto that led into the remainder of the set. Although The T emper T rap only played for at Pomona’s Fox Theater. See TEMPER TRAP/Pg. 12

CPP student competes in Miss LA Galaxy Airrington makes it as a top ten ﬁnalist to represent LA soccer team FAHREEN DAYALA

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With groomed hair and a smile that lights up her photographs, Heather Airrington may not sound like the typical soccer enthusiast. “It’s not just a man’s sport, women love to play soccer as well,” said Airrington. “People tend to think that women aren’ t knowledgeable or interested in sports. We’re not just pretty girls going to soccer games; we like to play it too.” Airrington, a third-year apparel merchandising and management student at Cal Poly Pomona, is a top 10 fi nalist in the next 201 1 Miss LA Galaxy Contest in which she will be awarded with a crown and $1,000 prize if she wins first place. Along with the first place winner, three runners-up will be awarded with a monetary prize as well. The Miss LA Galaxy competition was established in 2002 as an attempt to add a feminine presence to the men’ s major league soccer team, Los Angeles Galaxy. Every year , winners of the competition attend

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Heather Airrington, a third-year apparel merchandising and management student, is a finalist for the Miss LA Galaxy Contest. home games and community events where they volunteer their time with the soccer team. The competition is sponsored by CoverGirl and takes place in the Home Depot Center , a sports complex in Carson, CA on Oct. 24 where it will announce the top four winning contestants. However, this isn’t a typical pageant. The stage portion of the competition not only in-

cludes an evening wear competition, but unlike beauty pageants like Miss America, it also includes a sportswear competition instead of swimsuit. Each contestant is also required to answer trivia questions about the Los Angeles Galaxy soccer team. “It changes the way people view pageants,” said Airrington. “It brings light on how women are involved in sports, that’ s

why I really tried out for this competition. It shows how involved I am in the community and how much I love the sport.” Becoming the next Miss LA Galaxy is a lengthy process. Contestants were required to submit online applications, which were followed by interviews in July. Additionally, to be a finalist, contestants need to be knowledgeable about soccer and be an active member in their community. “This is a community involvement competition made for the LA Galaxy soccer team to recognize women of the Los Angeles community who support community soccer teams,” said Airrington. “I trained kids and went to community events that helped kids on the soccer field.” Airrington has been a soccer player and fan for most of her life; she started

playing soccer when she was five years old. In high school, Airrington played on the var sity soccer team, was a scholar athlete and went to California Interscholastic Federation her junior year. In her senior year , Airrington was also the team captain. “It just clicks with me,” said Airrington. “[Soccer] is more dif ficult than it may seem. It’s a very strategic sport and it requires a lot of focus and hard work. Soccer teaches you how to be a good communicator and a team player; you have to learn how to be direct and how to lead people.” Friends and family have been very supportive through all of Airrington’s achievements. “They come to the soccer games and make signs for me, it’s really cool. My family and friends have

been really supportive,” said Airrington. Her mother has also been a driving force in her life. “[My mom] works hard for what I have in my life. She’s a positive influence and I’m more driven in life because she helps me focus on what I want and not settling for less,” said Airrington. Being in the top 10 has led to many opportunities for Airrington. “We have met a lot of media such as ESPN Deportes and Telemundo,” said Airrington. “It gives us a background on networking from people we have met so far . I feel like that gives us a lot of experience. If you want to do journalism or communications, it would be a good opportunity. Media attention is probably the most we get out of it.” After the competition, Airrington plans on fur thering her education. “I love sports, and am considering doing my master’s in sports management when I graduate,” said Airrington. “This competition helped me realize what it takes to promote a soccer game and what it takes to market what happens behind the scenes. I love this sport and hopefully want a job in it after I graduate.” Reach Fahreen Dayala at:

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Antonio Rodriquez, Noisebug’s general manager, tweaks various knobs on a modular synthesizer in the store’s showroom.

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The swap meet look wasn’t really our thing. -Antonio Rodriquez general manager of Noisebug

a nice synergy.” Through a hallway filled with keyboards and drum machines and around a corner into a separate room, modular synthesizers blink vibrantly to a soundtrack of extraterrestrial tones. The racks and panels lining the room are filled with sound modules. Whether it’s an oscillator, a filter or a sequencer, these analog tools of sound are Noisebug’s forte. Whereas a mass-produced, keyboard-based

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The live music scene at The Pomona Arts Colony pumps out more than enough decibels to keep Second Street alive on the weekends, but just around the corner, sounds both musical and alien resonate on any given day throughout the week. Panes of glass frame various synthesizers, amplifiers and other sonic tools at the storefront of Noisebug at 252 S. Main St. in Pomona. The independent musical instrument store has been offering both the basic and boutique levels of gear for more than three years. Through the doors and onto the main floor, those used to big chains such as Guitar Center and Sam Ash will be in for a shock. “The swap meet look wasn’t really our thing,” said Antonio Rodriquez, general manager of Noisebug. “This is originally an art gallery and we took advantage of that. Music is art, and we think like that.” Musicians will find the spacious showroom filled with instrument displays catering to various sonic needs. To one side of the room, shelves filled with a colorful array of various effect pedals will catch the attention of any gear geek. From well-known companies to the homebrewed, Noisebug offers more than just the massproduced stuff. “We are different on a lot of levels,” said Rodriquez. “We end up stocking things that we like and when people come in and like what we stock, we usually have a lot in common. It creates

synthesizer attempts to be an all-in-one tool for musicians, modular synthesis is dependent upon an individual’s needs. The niche market is filled with handmade gear produced in low numbers. From big workshops to the bedroom builder, Noisebug supports the smaller markets. “On our level, you could be an independent builder out of your garage and we could cater to you, and people need that,” said Ro-

driquez. While a big brand company may provide its signature sound to the masses, the homogenizing factor is something Noisebug attempts to get away from. Rather, the store aims to provide tools for musicians looking to define a new sound. With a total of four employees, the store environment is less stressed than most other instrument retailers “We will talk with you because we like to, but not because we are trying to sell you something,” said Rodriquez. Store hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. Call Noisebug for more information: (909) 6222995. Reach Greg Toumassian at:

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Unique class offers chance to play thru MIDI KIRK HEMANS

Correspondent The Cal Poly Pomona MIDI Ensemble is preparing for its Nov. 22 concert by rehearsing a wide range of musical pieces, including Mozart’s “Lacrimosa” and Bob Dylan’s “All Along the Watchtower.” The MIDI Ensemble is one of the many performing arts classes available for students to take at Cal Poly Pomona. MIDI, which stands for Musical Instrument Digital Interface, is a music technology that uses digi-

tal controllers instead of traditional instruments to generate sounds. These controllers are connected to electronic sound modules that allow the musician to play a variety of different sounds from a single controller. Recording and technology student, Colin McNutt, operates the soundboard for the ensemble and describes how MIDI controllers are different from non-digital counterparts. “Most MIDI instruments are just controllers and don’t make any sound,” said McNutt. “The data

from the controller goes to a sound module that makes the sound. Normal concert bands are able to control their dynamics and hear each other while playing. Our instruments have to be sent to a mixing board.” The controllers play like the acoustic counterparts, but the variety of sounds the module can generate makes them more versatile. “Because of the flexibility of our instruments, there is very wide latitude in sound and in the parts I get to play,” said Cory Stockhoff, a professional software engineer who

plays the electronic wind instrument (EWI) with the ensemble. “For example, my parts have ranged from soprano sax to electric guitar to oboe and more,” he said. The ensemble’s members consist of students and volunteers who share a common interest in performing live MIDI music. “I got involved in this class because I needed to be enrolled in an ensemble for a corequisite of another class,” said Alyssa Mitchell, a music education student and ensemble vocalist. “[The MIDI Ensemble] was

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the only one I could fit in my schedule. I stayed involved because I fell in love with it.” Stockhoff joined the ensemble because he enjoys playing music and had accepted Professor Lori Huff’s invitation. Huff is the MIDI Ensemble director and has been a long-time member of the group. She joined the group 15 years ago and played her Yamaha EWI alongside the creators of MIDI ensemble: Stan Gibb, Dave Grasmick and Dave Kopplin. The types of MIDI instruments used in this quarter’s ensemble include an electronic wind instrument, a digital trumpet, a mallet tap, keyboards and an electronic violin. However, the sounds these

controllers can make are endless. Huff said back then the ensemble did trumpet trios and drum trios to showcase the MIDI technology that was available. Since the ensemble’s inaugural year, the group has grown bigger and louder, and the MIDI technology has gotten better by allowing musicians to do more with their controllers. These advancements have enabled the ensemble to play a wider range of music. “I love the diversity of music that gets played,” said Jess Navarette, a commercial music performance student and ensemble guitar player. “Members are encouraged to bring in See MIDI/Pg. 12

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(Top) Singer/keyboardist Eleanore Everdell of opening band The Hundreds in the Hands successfully started the night. (Left) Singer/ bassist James Cook of Delphic took the stage before headliner The Temper Trap. (Below) Singer/guitarist Dougy Mandagi sans guitar. Tiffany Roesler / The Poly Post

about an hour, highlighting their 2009 album “Conditions” in its entirety, vocalist/guitarist Dougy Mandagi gave a phenomenal presentation with confidence and nonchalant stage charisma. Mandagi leaned into the microphone stand, his body draped in a black sweater and grey skinny jeans. The band’s sexy ambiance filled the venue as they performed “Love Lost,” an appealing, hippie-like singalong song. Girls danced and twirled on the wooden floors of the crowded room while Mandagi’s hypnotizing falsetto techniques ranged in and out of harmonies. Drummer Toby Dundas integrated an electronic drum system with his basic kit, creating spirited yet playful rhythms that smoothly entwined with the hectic

bass patterns of Jonathan Ahernes. Although the set seemed a bit brief, the tracks went hand in hand and kept the audience in a constant motion. The band closed out the night with “Resurrection,” the eighth track on its album. The puree of tambourines, egg shakers and sporadic drum thrashes converted the song into an extended jam session as Mandagi received his very own snare drum. Mandagi poured the remains of his water bottle over his drums, making the drum head a palpitating puddle party in the finale. Mandagi splattered his way through the track’s closing stages and threw his sticks into the cheering crowd.

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placement.” Even so, modern six-cylinders are a far cry from the gutless fuel guzzlers that preceded them. The horsepower of the average passenger car has increased 112 percent since the 1980s and recent six-cylinder engines can account for much of this statistic. Ford and Chevrolet both offer 300-plus horsepower, naturally aspirated, six-cylinder engines in the Mustang and Camaro.

The 2010 V6 Mustang can sprint to 60 miles per hour in a mere 5.1 seconds – that is almost identical to the 2010 V8 Mustang GT and just as fast as Chrysler’s Challenger R/T. The Mustang does all of this while still achieving 31 miles per gallon on the highway – let’s see the V8 car do that. Dodge will join the party in 2011 with its newly refined 3.5-liter V6 destined for duty in the base

Challenger. These motors may not deliver the same intoxicating soundtrack as the more powerful and expensive V8s but where I come from, 300-horse power isn’t too shabby. All of these engines deliver performance numbers that motivate even the meanest of V8s to keep a watchful eye over their shoulders. Not only is the ballooning performance of 6-cylinders affecting cars,

trucks are also benefiting from this mechanical comeback. Ford’s new F-150 will have an option for a twinturbo V6 boasting outstanding power output. The 3.7-liter eco-boost V6 will produce 365 horsepower and 420 foot pounds of torque. Not only is torque output abundant, it peaks at an unbelievably low, diesel-like 2,500 rpm. Torque numbers like these are usually reserved

for engines of much larger displacement. The eco-boost V6 engine out-torques any of the current light truck offerings of Chevrolet and Chrysler, despite the fact those trucks use substantially larger V8s. Even less expected than the already obscene amount of power is the tiny engines 11,300-pound towing limit. The six-cylinder has finally shattered the

mold of its previously unexceptional existence. They have finally found a welcome home in between the performance and utility The timeless quest for power and speed continues, however a shift to smaller more fuel-efficient engines is in the stars – maybe that’s not such a bad thing.

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MIDI: Ensemble students go digital instead of traditional Continued from page 9 their own arrangements and compositions, so each quarter is usually pretty unique. We’ve done everything from 80s rock, to the Duck Tales theme song to jazz improv pieces.” Huff explained her reasoning to let members bring in music and select the concert set list. “They’re the ones who are going to put the show on,” said Huff. “It’s better for them to decide what they’re going to do rather than for me to go, ‘Okay, we’re going to do 70s rock and roll.’” Sarah Wallin Huff, a music education alumna and volunteer ensemble violinist agreed. “I love the nature of the group itself,” said Sarah, who is also Lori’s daugh-

ter-in-law. “[I like] that we can pull off so many various and diverse genres of music from across all centuries and cultures, and that the group embodies all corners of the musical world coming together and working together as a cohesive whole.” Lori explained how the ensemble’s performances could be a guessing game for the audience as they try and figure out what sound is coming from which controller. “When you think about it, you’re looking at this ensemble up there, and the drummer is not playing – but somebody is playing drums,” said Lori, describing the audience’s reaction during the show. “They have something to look at

[because] they’re trying to figure out who is playing what.” Anthony Media, a fifthyear mathematics student and MIDI ensemble drummer, described how he enjoyed his MIDI ensemble experience. “It’s far different from any rock band that I’ve been in before,” said Media. “It’s an eclectic mix of musicians and super fun.” Tickets for the MIDI Ensemble concert are $10 and can be purchased online at http://csupomona.tix.com or through the Music Publicity Office. Contact Music Publicist Teresa Kelly at (909) 869-3554 for more information. FILE - Erik Christiansen / The Poly Post

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Cal Poly Pomona’s MIDI Ensemble at on-campus performance two years ago.

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ins we ingest, substances not broken down are stored in the intestines, gallbladder, kidneys, liver, fat cells and skin. This toxin buildup will eventually begin affecting ener gy levels, moods, sleep and the immune system. There are many detox programs on the market that focus on items to pur chase, which can be quite expensive. However, there are other detoxing procedures like juicing or water fasting that are just as effective and wallet-friendly. “I didn’ t have to spend too much money , and I felt really good,” said

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I strictly drank a mixture of water, Grade B maple syrup, cayenne pepper and pure lemon juice.

-Analy Garcia fourth-year communication student Garcia. “I cleaned out my colon, ﬂ ushed my toxins and overall, felt healthier . I’ve even lost my craving for red meat and gained a great deal of energy. I was outrunning my friend who usually [outruns] me.” Although detoxiﬁ cation

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Our world is overflowing with food like our publications are overfl owing with flawless, photoshopped individuals. Street corners are fi lled with fast-food chains, and because most people live a fast-paced lifestyle, they are forced to consume unhealthy cuisine. A method of dealing with this unhealthy intake is detoxification, the cleansing and elimination of toxins in your body. However, the process has a fair share of advantages and disadvantages. The main justifi cations for detoxification are physical and mental healing. It increases ener gy, improves mental clarity , clears the skin of unwanted blemishes and allows a respite from harmful foods that have been consumed. Not only does detoxifi cation assist the body with these treatments, it restores health, alleviates food addictions, producing quick and visible results. “I did the Master Cleanse for 10 days,” said Analy Garcia, a fourth-year communication student. “For those 10 days, I strictly drank a mixture of water, Grade B maple syrup, cayenne pepper and pure lemon juice. It was really hard, like painfully hard. I think I even cried once because I was craving so much food.” At the end of the detoxification, Garcia was proud of herself for losing 10 pounds and two pant sizes. Others even noticed that her skin looked clearer. According to Cherie Calbom’s “Juicing, Fasting, and Detoxing for Life,” our bodies are able to handle a certain amount of toxicity because we have immune systems and or gans designed to clean out many of these toxic substances. However, once the immune system and or gans become overwhelmed by the huge amounts of tox-

can be a beneﬁ cial practice, it is necessary to understand the entire process and be aware of its downfalls. “I think that detoxing once every six months or so is OK,” said Sharonda Wallace, a health and nu-

trition professor. “Fasting alone is unhealthy , but a short detox of only fruits and vegetables is better , especially after the holidays, because people tend to binge and indulge in foods that are not part of their normal routine.” During a detox, the body may experience hunger , headaches, frequent urination or withdrawals from caffeine intake. Even if these factors cause concern, they are a part of the body’s natural healing process. The hardest and most important part of a detox is coming of f a fast as well as keeping the weight off while maintaining a healthy diet after the program. “It’s been about a month and I gained two pounds

back,” said Garcia. “I kept most of the weight of f but I expected this to happen because I went from strictly drinking liquids back to solids.” Once the digestive system is ready for solids again, the desire for food will be stronger than ever. It is essential to refrain from eating too much at once because this can upset the stomach or cause the body to go into shock. “When you fast, you slow down your metabolism, forcing it into starvation mode, which eventually makes it easier to gain weight,” said Wallace. “People don’ t understand that. Some of these diets can be very dangerous. They can throw of f your electrolytes, your sodium and potassium levels. As a result, the imbalance can lead to heart attack.” Although a heart attack is rare, it is important for the balance of electrolytes in your body to be maintained. The balance of electrolytes affects the amount of water in your body , blood pH, muscle movement and other important processes. “People may think, ‘Yeah, I know what I’m doing,’ but at the end of the day , they are doing a lot more harm to their bodies than good,” said Wallace. There can also be a psychological impact on an individual from dropping weight so quickly and gaining it back. This can lead to feelings of failure, depression or an obsessive attitude towards weight loss. For these reasons, it’ s important to recognize when to end a detox and to listen to the body. “My fear is that when students take part in fasting, it will give them a kick start into eating disorders,” said Wallace. “Honestly, all you need to do is be cautious of your food intake and exercise at least 30 minutes a day . As college students, you need the proper nutrients and the proper fitness to maintain a healthy diet. It’s simple.” Reach Kimberly Haddad at:

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No Paws should play on repeat DERRICK TARUC

Lifestyle Editor Riverside’s No Paws (No Lions) play the best kind of pop songs: brief, noisy, driving and heartfelt. But in lieu of a guitar, an organ sound drives the angst — thick, swirling chords that almost drown out the frantic drumming of Rogers DeCoud and yelled vocals of Saw Woods. Its latest offering, “Don’t be Afraid of Where You Live,” was originally released on CD-R and cassette. Two years later, Folktale Records has reissued the album — this time, it’s a vinyl, one-sided LP. But the inevitable questions about reissues arise: Is the album worthy of a rerelease? What extras, if any, have been tacked on to induce a purchase or repurchase of the album? Having to ignore the aesthetic merits of vinyl — oversized in both format and artwork, and cooler than any other format — there comes to play a question of fidelity as well. The release of the wonderful “No Ghosts” on Bridgetown Records earlier this year saw the band with an expanded lineup but recording without a live drummer. Instead, a drum machine drove its post-punk sound, providing the songs with a rigidity that undercuts the emotion and honesty that’s at the heart of No Paws. “Don’t be

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No Paws (No Lions’) ‘Don’t be Afraid of Where You Live’ was originally released on CD-R and cassette; now, it’s been reissued on vinyl by Folktale Records with screen-printed covers. Afraid of Where You Live” brings a lot of that lost potency back. Lyrics such as “You took pills to fall asleep that night/ and dreamt of never waking” have more immediacy when accompanied by actual snare hits and drum crashes. On the song “Hills,” the collapsing drums perfectly punctuate the aimlessness that Woods hints at: “But we have no sense of direction/All

we could think of was home” Woods yells as DeCoud repeatedly pounds on the snare perfectly mirroring the frustration in Woods’ words. As singular as it seems, the frantic drumming of DeCoud affirms the bellied earnestness of No Paws, one of the band’s biggest assets. So a revisit of a less polished and more intense No Paws is well worth it. Honest emotion is hard to

find in a scene with so much posturing, even in underground circles, so any No Paws (No Lions) release is welcome. However, be cautioned: A release that never had much in terms of fidelity doesn’t really gain anything with its transfer to vinyl. It’s simply now available on vinyl. But for many people, that’s perfectly all right — vinyl’s tangibility and coolness

more than makes up for it. A more material consolation for the lack of fidelity is a digital download of the album that comes free with the record. All nine songs are included plus a bonus track, “The Glow,” and seven additional songs from a live set at Shamel Park in Riverside. However, the live set is barely worth mentioning. The drums sound tinny, and the keys are devoid of life. It’s just

a nice addition for completists. “Don’t be Afraid of Where You Live” clocks in at less than 20 minutes, hence the one-sided LP. But not having to turn over the record in order to listen to the whole track list just emphasizes how solid a listen the album is. Rating: 4/5

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Home-made haunting gives more scares ANTHONY SOLORZANO II

Correspondent The follow up to last year’s low-budget hit, “Paranormal Activity 2,” opens with screams blasting everyone’s eardrums, people jumping out of their seats and a familiar story. In “Paranormal Activity 2,” writer Michael R. Perry explains the origins of the ghost from the previous film, with a clever twist at the end. Like its predecessor, the movie is filmed with handheld cameras, giving it a realistic feel that helps the audience believe the movie was based on true events. At times, you might get motion sickness, but soon enough, you get used to it. In “Paranormal Activity 2,” some of the scare tactics used in the first film are

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Low-budget horror movie “Paranormal Activity 2” recycles documentary-style of its predecessor. reused. The only difference is that the tactics are amplified, giving “Paranormal Activity 2” the extra kick a sequel is suppose to have. “Paranormal Activity 2,” directed by Tod Williams is a different director from the previous film. Williams recycled the model

used in the preceding film: Items move around when no one is present, doors shut closed, and bodies are dragged around. As in the first film, the concept works, and audience members leave the screening terrified of sleeping. “Paranormal Activity 2”

follows Kristi Rey and her family on a haunting. Kristi happens to be Katie’s sister, who was the main character in the first part of the “Paranormal Activity” franchise. Like any other two-part movie, watching the first part is important to under-

standing some of the plot that is introduced in the sequel. What makes “Paranormal Activity 2” a good movie and worth watching is its low budget effects. “Paranormal Activity 2” does what other horror films fail to do– actually scare

people without using gory special effects, suspenseful music and fancy costumes. Some complaints about the movie involve the storyline. The plot is closely related to the first film. “Paranormal Activity” followed a couple documenting their encounter with a demon, while “Paranormal Activity 2” follows a family documenting its run- in with a demon. The writers could have could have been more creative with the storyline for the sequel, instead of having the same plot with a different main character. Also, some of the scenes are predictable, but then again, what horror film out there is not predictable? Aside from that, “Paranormal Activity 2” follows through its goal of actually scaring people. With Halloween just around the corner, the release of the film comes in perfect timing. Rating: 3.5/5 Reach Anthony Solorzano II at:

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Meaty indie game: MITCHELL SALTZMAN

News Editor “Super Meat Boy” for the Xbox Live Arcade, coming soon to the PC and WiiWare, is not a game for everybody. It is a 2-D platformer with more than 300 levels. About 275 of those levels are some of the most diabolically diffi cult gaming creations known to man. At the same time, for those video game masochists who are willing to take the plunge into platformer hell, they will find “Super Meat Boy” is an extremely rewarding and well designed game that packs an insane amount of value into its $10-15 price tag. The game’ s nearly nonexistent story mostly nods to the game it just so happens to share an acronym with, “Super Mario Brothers.” Meat Boy’s girlfriend is kidnapped by the evil Dr . Fetus, leaving our hero with no choice but to traverse through six uniquely themed worlds in an ef fort to rescue her. The story plays out through short cutscenes at the beginning and end of each world that mostly serve to parody classic video games like “Street Fighter 2,” “Castlevania,” “Mega Man” and even “Pokémon.” Not everyone will catch all of the references in the game, but those that do will likely fi nd SMB’s sense of humor amusing and clever. Meat Boy himself is actually nothing more than a tiny red cube with a face, arms and legs that can run really

fast, leap across extraordinarily large gaps and jump off walls. What makes the game so special despite such a limited move set is how well he controls. Everything feels perfectly natural, from Meat Boy’ s speed to how much control the player has while he’ s jumping to the way he slides up a wall after you jump into it. This level of control is an absolute necessity when you consider the obstacles that the game throws at you. Players will frequently be demanded to guide Meat Boy through gaps that are no more than a single pixel larger than Meat Boy himself; jump from one end of the level to the other and land on a platform that was previously of f-screen; and avoid lasers, missiles and lava lined walls simultaneously. While the levels don’ t last much longer than 15 to 20 seconds, a player can sometimes take upwards of an hour to run through one without dying. The developers played to this by implementing a replay feature that will simultaneously play every single failed run-through of a level. It is pretty comical to see hundreds of little Meat Boys march to their deaths all at once, with only one surviving to the end. Players can also save replays and post their high scores on leaderboards. Five of the six worlds are composed of 20 standard levels and a boss ﬁ ght with the

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(Top) The hidden warp zone to unlock The Kid from “I Wanna Be the Guy” offers one of the biggest challenges in the game. (Bottom-left) Super Meat Boy’s adventure covers 6 unique worlds. (Bottom-right) Meat Boy, Bandage Girl and Dr. Fetus in one of the game’s early cutscenes. final world consisting of only five levels and the fi nal boss. In order to unlock the boss of the world, players must complete 17 of the 20 levels, giving players a bit of a break if they get completely stuck on one level. However, that does not scratch the surface of all of the content in Super Meat Boy. Beating a level within a certain time limit unlocks that level’s dark world counterpart. Dark world levels have the

same basic structure as regular levels but have deviously placed saw blades and other death devices that completely change the dynamics and difﬁculty of the level. There are also several hidden warp zone levels that give the player three lives and challenge them to complete three challenging levels themed in a retro video game style. Players can also unlock secret characters that come from other popular indie games

like Commander Video from “Bit Trip” and The Kid from “I Wanna Be the Guy ,” by ﬁnding warp portals and completing a series of levels themed after their games. Other playable characters include Tim from “Braid,” a knight from “Castle Crashers” and the alien from “Alien Hominid.” These can be unlocked by collecting hardto-reach bandages that are sprinkled throughout various levels. Super Meat Boy may be

one of the hardest games ever to get a full retail release, but it never feels unfair. As long as one goes into the game prepared to die literally hundreds of times on a single level, he or she will likely ﬁ nd Super Meat Boy to be an absolute steal at its price point and one of the best games available for download on any platform. Rating: 4.5/5 Reach Mitchell Saltzman:

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Up in smoke:

Propostition 19 will lead to more problems

FERNANDO MARQUEZ

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Sharp edges gouge on a love triangle

VALERIE CHEN

Assistant Lifestyle Editor My two-year relationship with my boyfriend has been amazing, but I’ve been having doubts since he mentioned us getting married. I think he should have more experiences with other people. Then, my best friend just recently told me that he loves me. I used to like him, but never said anything because I never thought I had a chance. Now I feel like I have to choose between one of them eventually, but I don’t know what to do or how to go about it. – Confused Relationships fizzle. What might have felt like Cupid’s greatest work may fade to boring normalcy with less sparks and infatuation. However, since your doubts began after he mentioned the possibility of marriage, it could mean you have cold feet. After all, being a college student implies you are still in your youth and may not be emotionally ready for a lifelong commitment like marriage. College is a time for selfactualization and figuring out your future. With more than enough stress about classes, graduating and landing a career, it’s hard to imagine the pressure of marriage being thrown into that tremendous mix. “Most [young adults], especially those who spent the past two years with the same partner, are wondering if there is something else or someone different they could, or should be experiencing,” said Michele Willingham, director of Cal Poly Pomona’s Counseling and Psychology services. “Young adulthood is a time of exploration and self-discovery, and likely neither [you] nor [your] boyfriend are ready for marriage.” In all probability, this mention of marriage frightened you to withdraw from him, step back and question your entire relationship. Then, amid all of your doubts, along comes the best friend who you previously had feelings for– feelings that never quite surfaced. He represents something new, and moreover, an escape from feeling trapped. If you were to strike up a relationship with him, the possibility of marriage would be far down the horizon. Infatuation would return – a much more safe and familiar feeling than See Chen/Pg. 17

Mary Jane, reefer, bud, weed, grass, pot and marijuana: these are all well known nicknames for the not-so-commonly named plant, cannabis sativa. Any of these nicknames evoke images of smoke-filled rooms and euphoric hallucinogenic mind trips. Whether people will legally embark on any sort of mind trip depends on the passage of Proposition 19. Despite being seen as a step forward for those who believe in the benefits of marijuana, the passing of Proposition 19 would bring a deluge of problems and issues along with it. Proposition 19 will decide whether marijuana will be legalized in California. It would allow people age 21 and older to posses, transport or process no more than one ounce of cannabis for individual use. It would also allow individuals to grow as much as 25 square feet of the plant on private property. The measure stands to bring an onslaught of challenges with it. The largest and biggest concern is the contradictory nature of the measure with federal law. The passage of Proposition 19 does not change the fact that under federal law, possessing or selling any amount of marijuana remains illegal. United States Attorney General Eric Holder wrote a letter earlier this month stating that even if California passes the measure, the Department

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of Justice will continue to enforce federal law in all states. In the worst case scenario, federal officials could take legal action against Californians, possibly resulting in a huge legal debacle. This would surely be a waste of time and money; precious resources the state can’t spare. Besides having to take it up with the feds, the proposition is very unclear on its guidelines on regulating use, taxation and sale of the drug; it leaves much of the responsibility to local governments. This opens the door to a ridiculous amount of possible policies that each city or county may employ. One city may tax 7 percent for the sale of marijuana, another may tax 20 percent. Another county may strictly limit the amount of marijuana an indi-

vidual may own, another may lack any sort of regulation at all. This would make the regulation process confusing and inconsistent for law enforcement and the populous. Some may argue the approval of Proposition 19 will bring in greatly needed money to California through taxation and it would free up law enforcement agencies to concentrate on other crimes. Regardless, the state, counties and cities would need to pump money into the creation and enforcement of new policies to deter marijuana abuse. Another detail to note is how will the state determine how “high” is high enough? What will be the tolerated level of substance use? How can we ensure that people who use marijuana won’t be out on the streets causing trouble or problems for others?

These questions are unaddressed by the proposition fails to address, and we may very well be unprepared to handle such a drastic change in public policy. The drug is already used by such a large number of the U.S. population that it has become a common theme in mainstream media outlets. There are stickers of the plant on the back of cars, in movies like “Pineapple Expr ess” and shows about it on primetime TV such as, the aptly named, “Weeds.” “That 70’s Show” also includes moments where the characters sit in a circle passing around a marijuana joint, cracking jokes and spacing out. So much of this type of media targets teens and young adults. In addition to all of these issues, the sudden availability of marijuana would make it many times easier for teens

to obtain the substance despite the fact teens already show high levels of abuse. In 2007, the National Institute on Drug Abuse found that about 2.1 million Americans used marijuana for the first time and 62.2 percent of those who used it were under the age of 18. NIDA also found that more than 40 percent of high school seniors in 2008 had used marijuana at least once in their lifetimes. How much easier would it be for teens to get their hands on marijuana from an older friend, family member or neighbor without them knowing? Would people be required to keep the drug under lock and key? On top of all this, regulators won’t be allowed to go into each and every private residence to ensure appropriate use or storage of the drug. The whole gist of regulation falls apart when there are so many people and plants to keep track of. For the plant that can’t quite find its place among the people of California yet, one question still remains: Would the adoption of the proposition bring positive benefits? Do we need to continue wasting our time with something that would bring so much chaos and confusion to our state and community? People should vote against Proposition 19 to avoid the messy, confusing legal entanglements and harms it would bring. Reach Fernando Marquez at:

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McRib, not a tasty alternative to voting Marcelo Villa

Staff Writer The McRib is Back. After nearly a year of waiting, it’s finally back. Nov. 2, marks the longawaited return of a popular culture icon – the McRib. The sandwich’s return coincidentally takes place on the same day as the general election. On a day when all Americans should be at the polls exercising their constitutional right to vote, many will almost certainly be found at the nearest McDonald’s chomping on a McRib. Voting representatives into congress who will aid in the management of our country is of much more importance than the return of a sandwich made from ground-up pork slathered in barbecue sauce. With the McRib frequently vanishing from McDonald’s menus, one particular website is dedicated to the location of the sandwich worldwide. Kleincast.com uses Google Map’s software to track sightings of the sandwich and inform people of its location. “The McRib Cult” consists of a mass of followers who literally worship the sandwich and track its every move. The McRib even has its own Facebook, Twitter and Wikipedia page. Followers of the McRib chase down the sandwich not only for its delicious sweet meat but also for the satisfaction of obtaining something

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that disappears so frequently. What does this obsession with the McRib say about our culture? It portrays us as ignorant to the important issues surrounding us. We should be more focused on matters that affect our way of life. The November elections will decide which candidates take their place in our nation’s government and help solve

our country’s problems. With California’s budget facing an estimated $26.3 billion deficit, the gubernatorial election is especially important this year. One area heavily affected by deficit is the budget for public universities. College students all over California are struggling to continue their

schooling, but budget cuts and a 5 percent increase in fees are not making things any easier. Some students are being forced to either delay or completely cancel their hope of obtaining a college degree. Our society is so heavily focused on matters dealing with pop culture that we tend to look past the issues affecting us the most. The return of the McRib is but one example of the many obsessions our culture is concerned with than more important, more socially-relevant issues. When there is a sandwich with a fanatical cult following, it usually does not portray a society in the highest regards. This particular situation shows that Californians care more about an imitation rib sandwich than carefully electing leaders that will affect daily life. The point to remember here is to place issues with importance at the top of the list. Our culture should be noted for our attention to nationwide issues and participation in solving those concerns. The election will be held on Nov. 2, now is as good a time as ever to get involved. Fear not, McRibs will still be readily available after you cast your vote. Reach Marcelo Villa at:

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‘The Big One,’ are we ready? Chris Bashaw

Copy Editor In many ways, California’s “Great Shakeout” drill echoes the past. Sixty years ago, school children were shown instructional videos featuring “Bert the Turtle” that taught them what to do if an atomic weapon were to explode: duck and cover. People were told to crawl under desks, tables and even brace themselves against walls while covering their necks to survive a 10-megaton nuclear warhead. If these instructions sound familiar, it’s because they are. Despite the immense differences between an enormous earthquake and an atom bomb, both drills relatively serve the same purpose: quell public panic and provide a false sense of security before anything happens. Although we might not be reduced to ash by “The Big One,” a currently-fictional earthquake in California registering an 8 or 9 on the Richter Scale, we should still be weary of it. Fear is warranted; so

avoid the complacent attitude that “everything will be fine if you follow these steps” that people took during the Cold War. That is a very poor way of dealing with reality. As silly as it sounds, people living during the Cold War era grew to believe, or at least accept, the nonsense chirped by public officials about how anything — even a newspaper — could protect them from a nuclear attack if they were covered by it. But people weren’t stupid back then: Many people knew what an atom bomb would do to them, but perhaps they accepted the government’s pseudoscience because it offered them hope and peace of mind. Unlike an atomic attack, there’s nothing diplomacy or science can do to prevent an earthquake: These events happen as a consequence of nature, not man. For this reason we should avoid the ‘ignorance is bliss’ route Americans took during the Cold War. If we really want to feel secure, we should be spending our money and time upgrading our buildings, preparing earthquake kits and devel-

oping emergency aid plans like those for hurricanes. According to californiawatch.com, Cal Poly Pomona has fourteen seismically-hazardous buildings on campus — far more than any other California State University. The Classroom Laboratory Adminisration gets all of the attention, but Building 5 and the Los Olivos Dining Commons are among those deemed hazardous. When public officials talk about “The Big One,” they tell us what to do as if every earthquake is the same: duck and cover. But is it common knowledge what an 8.0 or 9.0 on the Richter Scale actually means? Recall from sixth-grade Earth science that each increment on the Richter Scale denotes an exponentially more powerful release of energy than the previous one. To put things into perspective, a 0.5 magnitude is about equal to the energy released by a large hand grenade; a 4.0 is about the size of a small atomic bomb. An 8.0 earthquake was enough to flatten San Fran-

cisco in 1906 with approximately 15 megatons of energy. An 8.8 earthquake, which releases approximately 238 megatons of energy, is about three times more powerful than the largest thermonuclear weapon ever detonated. One of those earthquakes struck Chile earlier this year and was so powerful it could be felt in Southern California. Let’s be a little bit more realistic and a little more educated about the dangers around us. Unlike “the bomb,” we know earthquakes occur all the time and are beyond our preventative control. We must be ready and that means finding a fine balance between artificiallyinduced tranquility and pandemonium. In California, the danger of an earthquake warrants far more caution, education and preparation than “duck and cover” drills and simple evacuation plans. If we’re anticipating “The Big One,” we should expect the worst and treat it as such. Reach Chris Bashaw at:

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the possibility of marriage. First, talk to your boyfriend about these doubts. Explain you do not want to rush into things, and if the discussion is successful, work on maintaining a relationship that evolves at a slower pace. On the other hand, saying he “should have more experiences with other people” sounds like an attempt to justify your potential desire to have experiences

with other people, such as your best friend. If it is not truly related to being scared of marriage but instead about your best friend’s confession, then your boyfriend deserves to be told of this revelation. As difficult as it may be to hurt someone you care about, sometimes it needs to be done. He will be much more hurt if he is in a one-sided relationship in which his

girlfriend has someone else on her mind. It’s hard walking away from someone. If a future with your best friend has more appeal than the past two and future years with your boyfriend, then it’s only fair to all parties involved to know the truth. Be honest with your boyfriend, your best friend and most importantly, yourself. Just remember: “All choices have consequenc-

es,” said Willingham. “If you do choose to date your best friend, you risk losing that friendship should dating not work out. Refer to last week’s column about ‘being friends’ after a breakup.” 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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A oncein-acentury event ERIK CARR

Sports Editor With only a week to go before the reigning NCAA Div. II National Champion Cal Poly Pomona men’s basketball team plays its first game against Duke University, fan appreciation is reaching fever-pitch levels. On Thursday, Nov. 4 at 4 p.m., the men’s basketball team will play the reigning Div. I National Champion Duke at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, NC in an exhibition game, which will be streamed live in the Bronco Student Center. This will be the third time in four years that Duke will play the Div. II champion. Duke played 2006-07 champion Barton College and 2008-09 champion Findlay University, beating both teams,105-44 and 8448, respectively. However, what makes the game between Cal Poly Pomona and Duke unique, is this will be the first time Duke will take on the Div. II champion as the reigning Div. I champion. With this in mind, I wanted to find out the last time that a game between reigning NCAA Division Champions took place. According to Sports Information Director Ivan Alber, one other instance in the history of NCAA in which reigning NCAA Division Champions played each other in a game was found. It turns out the last “recorded” game between reigning national champions of Div. I and Div. II occurred between Ohio State (Div. I) and Evansville (Div. II). The game was played Jan. 9, 1961 and the teams were the national champions of their respective divisions for the 1959-60 season. In other words, it has been 50 seasons since the reigning champions have squared off in a game. Even though it is an exhibition game, it is against the reigning Div. I champion and the entire Cal Poly Pomona community needs to acknowledge the importance of this historical match-up. With this in mind, I am calling for the campus community to throw its full support for the men’s basketball team and watch the game with fellow Broncos. Reach Erik Carr at:

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Bronco senior midfielder Nathan Braunwalder dodges Cal State East Bay sophomore defender Andy Pauley’s slide tackle last Sunday.

Men’s soccer team pummels Pioneers TIFFANY ROESLER

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Junior forward/midfielder Jonathan Enns, junior midfielder Sean Gurley and junior midfielder/forward Anthony Salcedo celebrate Sunday after Enn’s goal, the third goal of seven scored by the Broncos.

The Cal Poly Pomona men’s soccer team proved to be unstoppable last weekend as it shutout Cal State East Bay, 7-0, and wrecked UC San Diego’s three-game winning streak, 2-1. The Broncos remain in fifth place, despite their wins against the Cal State East Bay Pioneers and UC San Diego Tritons. However, they did improve their record, which is now 9-6-1 overall and 7-61 in CCAA play. The Tritons drop to 6-6-4 overall and 6-5-3 in CCAA play while the Pioneers fall to 2-14-2 overall and 1-11-2 in CCAA play. The Tritons fell from third to fourth place in the CCAA South Division and the Pioneers, losers of eight straight, remain in sixth at the end of the weekend ac-

tion. Sunday’s game against Cal State East Bay was the last game for seniors. “We’re excited for sure,” said Head Coach Lance Thompson. “The big theme for us over the past few weeks is finishing our chances.” Junior forward Luis Gonzalez was on fire with four goals and two assists, setting a CCAA record for most points in a match (10). Gonzalez also tied with senior forward Tyler Reinhart’s alltime conference record for most points in a single game (4), set back in 2009. “It feels good to know that I’ll be part of the record books from now on,” Gonzalez said. An exciting first half left the Broncos ahead by four goals, three of which were made within nine minutes of each other. Gonzalez scored the Bron-

cos’ first two goals within three minutes of one another in the 22nd and 24th minute. The first goal was a punch to the top right corner by Gonzalez on two assists from junior forward/midfielder Jonathan Enns, who initiated the first pass to junior midfielder Sean Gurley. The second goal was an attempt by Gurley, whose corner shot bounced off of Cal State East Bay freshman goalkeeper Bryce Bookhamer’s hands, while Gonzalez rushed in to rebound the ball and scored. Enns made the third goal on assists by Gonzalez and Gurley. “We’re excited about where we’re at,” Thompson said. “We’re still in the race and that’s all that matters.” The Broncos remained just as strong in the second half, See WINS/Pg. 19

Women’s soccer team beats Pioneers TIFFANY ROESLER

Correspondent The Cal Poly Pomona women’s soccer team fought hard and succeeded against Cal State East Bay, 4-1, on Sunday, but was defeated by No. 21 UC San Diego, 1-0, during the “RePack the Stands” event on Friday. Cal Poly Pomona is now 7-6-3 overall and 5-6-3 in CCAA play. Cal State East Bay dropped to 6-8-3 overall and 4-8-2 in CCAA play while UC San Diego moves up to 12-2-2 overall and 102-2 in CCAA play. The Broncos remain in fifth place in the CCAA South Division while UC San Diego and Cal State East Bay remain in second and sixth, respectively. Sunday’s match against Cal State East Bay was the seniors’ last home game. “I think [today] went very well,” said Head Coach Isabelle Harvey. “This was an important day. It was senior day.” The first half proved to be more difficult for the Broncos, as they ended the period tied 1-1 with the Pioneers. In the 15th minute of the game, junior forward Jennifer Rivera shot the ball into

the bottom left corner of the net on an across-the-top-ofthe-box pass from junior forward Justine Barclay. “I think I did well,” Rivera said. “I knew I had to work hard, especially for the seniors.” Rivera’s goal for the game was to make three shots and she ended up making two. In the second half, the Broncos boosted their level of play, scoring three more times and holding off the Pioneers from scoring any more goals. Barclay scored the second goal in the 52nd minute on an assist from senior forward Valerie Strawn. “In the second half we came back and played very well,” Harvey said. “Scoring three goals in the second half was a great effort by everybody.” Rivera’s second goal took place during the second half in the 58th minute. Her shot was a skilled punch into the left corner of the net on an assist from sophomore midfielder Tiffany Rogers. “I’m happy with my performance and the team’s performance,” Rivera said. Junior defender Callie Wilson made the last goal of the game, striking the

ball over the goalkeeper’s head, on an assist from junior forward Carolyn Rubendall in the 72nd minute. Friday night’s “Re-pack the Stands” game proved to be a tough one as the Broncos fought hard but lost to UC San Diego, 1-0. “We played very well,” Harvey said. “It was unfortunate that we were a little bit unlucky.” The game was scoreless throughout the first half. It was not until 57 minutes into the game that the Tritons scored the match’s first and only goal. Strawn and Rivera attempted to score 21 minutes into the first half, but were stopped by the Tritons’ quick defense. “We play together,” Rivera said. “We work hard for each other. We support each other. It’s good experience for us because we’re a young team.” The Broncos play their final two games of the season on the road against the Cal State Dominguez Hills Toros in Carson this Friday at 4:30 p.m. and the Cal State Los Angeles Golden Eagles on Sunday at 2 p.m. The Toros (10-5-1, 8-51) are third in the CCAA South Division and the Golden Eagles (12-3, 11-3)

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Junior forward Justine Barclay battles Cal State East Bay senior defender Jasmine Stephens for possession of the ball in last Sunday’s match. are first. “We want to come out strong, [and] we want to finish the season strong,” Rivera said. “We just want to finish our last games strong [because] they’re

against both rivals, Cal State Dominguez Hills and Cal State L.A. We just want to finish on a good note.” Reach Tiffany Roesler at:

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Volleyball team wins another five-set match AMY NAVAS

Staff Writer It was a roller coaster ride for the Cal Poly Pomona volleyball team last weekend, losing one match and winning another, while taking both matches to five sets. The team suffered a heartbreaking 3-2 loss to the Cal State Los Angeles Golden Eagles on Thursday and beat the Cal State Dominguez Hills Toros, 3-2, on Saturday. “I felt like we played as a team,” said junior right side hitter Kristin McNeese. “We had a feeling of never giving up.” The Broncos remain in ninth place in the CCAA and are now 9-11 overall and 7-8 in CCAA play. At weekend’s end, Cal State Dominguez Hills was 2-18 overall, 2-13 in CCAA play and remained in 11th place. Cal State Los Angeles, despite dropping from fourth to sixth place, improved its overall record to 11-7 and its CCAA record to 8-6. The Broncos had three players with double-digit kills in the win against the Toros. McNeese led the team with 13. The Toros charged through the first set with freshman outside hitter Denise DeVine and freshman outside hitter Elaine Hicks leading the way. The Broncos fought through, but lost 21-15. After holding the lead for the entire set, the Broncos fell behind 2223 in the second. The two teams battled it out matching point after point. In the end, however, the

Broncos won the second set. “That was a turning corner point for us,” said Head Coach Rosie Wegrich. Neither team was ready to give up in the third set. Cal Poly Pomona and Cal State Dominguez Hills went neck and neck until the end. After being tied at 21 apiece, the Broncos went on a 4-0 run for the set victory. “It was shaky at first, but we pulled it together,” said sophomore middle blocker Lindsey Poulos. Set four went to Cal State Dominguez Hills, which went on an early 5-0 run. Despite ending the set with 16 block assists, a season-high record, the Broncos could not hold off the Toros, who finished with another 5-0 run. “Credit to our blockers,” Wegrich said. “We had to do creative blocks.” In the deciding set, the Broncos were able to hold their lead and finish with a kill by McNeese. Inconsistency was the enemy for the Broncos during Thursday’s match against the Golden Eagles. The Broncos won every other set, with the Golden Eagles taking the first, 25-13. The Broncos took the second and fourth sets, 25-18 and 25-18, respectively, while the Golden Eagles took the third set, 25-12. The fifth set decided the match and culminated in a 15-13 victory for the Golden Eagles. “It was a fun match to coach, but it was an energy depleting match for me,” Wegrich said. The first set went to the Gold-

en Eagles, who finished with a 12-point victory. The Broncos came back in the second. Freshman outside hitter Jessica Doerner and freshman middle blocker Sinead Palmer recorded four kills apiece in the win. During the third set, the Golden Eagles went on a 6-0 run that left the Broncos struggling to come back. The Broncos lost the set, 2512. The fourth set went to the Broncos, who recovered with the help of Poulos and Doerner. After a kill by Poulos that tied the score at 1515, the Broncos went on to play a stronger attack and took the victory. “It gives us motivation to try harder,” Poulos said. Though the teams were tied at two sets apiece, things changed when the Golden Eagles went on a 3-0 run. The Broncos survived two match points, but lost the match after a final strike from senior outside hitter Zuzana Cizova. “Whatever you have to do,” Wegrich said. “Be focused on the process, not the outcome.” The Broncos will host the Cal State San Bernardino Coyotes at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday and finish off their final home stand of the season, playing the 12th-place Humboldt State Lumberjacks (118, 1-14) and the fourth-place Sonoma State Seawolves (12-7, 9-6) on Friday and Saturday, respectively. Both matches begin at 7:00 p.m. Reach Amy Navas at:

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Sophomore middle blocker Taylr Kreutziger tips the ball Saturday against Toro freshman middle blocker Abbey Prusa.

Good ﬁnishes for Broncos at recent Preview Meet ANNELI FOGT

Correspondent The Cal Poly Pomona men’s and women’s crosscountry teams competed at the Bronco Preview Meet in South El Monte last Saturday at Legg Lake in Whittier

Narrows Regional Park. Since the CCAA Championships are only two weeks away, the top runners did not compete. This gave the rest of the team the chance to run without its usual leaders. Head Coach Troy Johnson was happy with the perfor-

mance overall. “The team attitude was great today,” Johnson said. “I liked how the freshman ran. I wanted them to get more competitive experience before we host conference championships in a couple of weeks. They responded well.”

The Bronco Preview Meet was a small meet. Only 58 runners from seven schools ran in the women’s race and only 31 runners from five schools competed in the men’s race. The women’s team took seventh place in the women’s

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Sophomore Christopher Lim runs ahead of a pack of runners during the men’s 8-km race of the Bronco Preview Meet last Saturday at Whittier Narrows Regional Park’s Legg Lake in South El Monte.

6-kilometer race but had impressive showings by its younger runners. The women were led by freshman Jessica Mendez, who came in 13th place, with a time of 23 minutes and 21.8 seconds. She was followed by freshman Natasha Coe (23:52.5) in 25th. “Individually, I felt great,” Mendez said. “We all showed huge improvement. As a team, we all improved, three of us [set personal records]. I have very high hopes for conference, and hopefully, state.” Not far behind the leaders were sophomore Johanna Murray (24:23.5) in 37th place, junior Cynthia Acedo (24:43.6) in 43rd and freshman Lizette Macias (26:03.3) in 52nd. “I did really well,” Murray said. “It was a really fast course. A lot of the team [set personal records]. We have a very solid pack of the top five girls, who all run together really well.” Later that day, the men’s team, which ran only three runners, coped well with the smaller number in the men’s 8-km race. The team placed one runner in the top 10 and had two others grouped tightly in the back. Senior Jose Lara came in ninth place with a time of 26:32.8. Junior Aaron Armas

(27:51.9) and sophomore Christopher Lim (31:07.7) came in 22nd and 29th, respectively. “Since we only had three runners, we couldn’t qualify as a team,” Lara said. “It was an okay race. I’m happy with my time and I’m confident about finals.” With another meet behind them, the CCAA Championships are only two weeks away. Both teams are very confident about their present positions. “I’m very excited about conference,” Murray said. “We have an incredibly strong top seven. We have a very good chance at state.” If the women’s team does go all the way, it will be only the second women’s crosscountry team in Cal Poly Pomona’s history to do so. Both teams stay within reach. History may be made this crosscountry season. The men’s and women’s cross-country teams return to Legg Lake in Whittier Narrows Regional Park on Nov. 6 where they will compete in the CCAA Championships. The women’s 6-km race is scheduled to start at 9 a.m. The men’s 8-km race will go off at 10 a.m. Reach Anneli Fogt at:

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scoring three more goals. Two of the three goals were made by Gonzalez. “I came out ready with energy since this morning,” Gonzalez said. Goals four and five were made by junior forward Anthony Salcedo during the 41st and 52nd minute of the game. Junior midfielder Ricardo

Reyes cross-passed to Enns on an assist to Gonzalez, who punched the ball into the far post in the 54th minute. Friday night’s game against UC San Diego was a good win for the Broncos. Reinhart scored 10 minutes into the first period on an assist from Gonzalez. Cal Poly Pomona led UC

San Diego, 1-0, in the first half of the match, possessing the advantage of seven shots over the Tritons’ six. Gonzalez scored in the 52nd minute, on an assist by Salcedo. “We did good overall,” Gonzalez said. “We’re finally stepping it up.” The Broncos have two critWe keep you posted. 2,500 miles away.

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ical games left in their season, including an important game against Cal State Dominguez Hills this Friday at 7 p.m. in Carson and conclude the season at Cal State Los Angeles on Sunday at 11:30 a.m. The Cal State Dominguez Hills Toros (10-4-2, 8-4-2) are second place in the CCAA South Division while the Cal

State Los Angeles Golden Eagles (9-5-1, 8-5-1) are third. “[We have] two massive games left,” Thompson said. “It’s one game at a time for us, [especially] against Cal State Dominguez Hills.” The results of these two games will determine whether the Broncos will advance

into the conference tournament. “We’re going to prepare for those games [against Cal State Dominguez Hills and Cal State Los Angeles],” Gonzalez said. “They’re do or die for us.” Reach Tiffany Roesler at:

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Mejia has lifelong appreciation of soccer ANA IBARRA

midfield now , he does not score as much as he used to, Staff Writer but does his best in providSporting the jersey No. 23, ing assists. Guanajuato, a state locatJuan Mejia can be spotted on ed in central Mexico famous the soccer fi eld even when it for its thriving agriculture is not soccer season; his love for the sport is just that great. and mummy museums, is “I enjoy soccer , it’s a part Mejia’s birthplace. He was of me,” said Mejia. “I just brought to California when have to play [soccer].” he was only 6 months old Mejia is a third-year kine- and although he has only gone back to visit twice, he siology student and a center feels a strong connection to midfielder for the Cal Poly Pomona men’s soccer team. his hometown and heritage. It was his father who fi rst This is Mejia’s first year with introduced Mejia to socthe Broncos. cer. His father played semiAt Cerritos College, Mejia professional soccer back earned fi rst-team All-South in Guanajuato and inspired Coast Conference honors. Mejia to learn the sport by He had six goals and 12 assists, helping his team reach sharing exciting stories of when he played. No. 2 in the national rank“My family is very supings. portive, but my dad more Before Cerritos, Mejia than anyone,” Mejia said. attended Paramount High “He is the one that passed on School where he scored 23 to me his love for soccer.” goals his senior year as a forMejia started running beward. Since he plays in the

hind a soccer ball at 5 years old playing in the American Youth Soccer Or ganization in Bell, where he scored his ﬁrst goal and learned about his potential and talent for the game. As a true fan, Mejia not only plays the sport, but watches soccer regularly . His favorite professional teams are Spain’s FC Barcelona and Mexico’ s Club de Fútbol América. Besides soccer, Mejia also enjoys playing music. He is an avid bass player and also practices the accordion and guitar. “Unlike soccer , nobody inspired me to learn these instruments, it was something I picked up on my own,” Mejia said. To display his musical talent, Mejia formed a band with some of his close friends who enjoy playing traditional Mexican tunes

for family parties and gatherings. Mejia’s love for music, however, is nowhere near his love for soccer. “Juan is really passionate about the game and you can tell because he works really hard on the ﬁeld,” said junior forward Wuta Beta. “Outside the ﬁ eld, he is a funny guy and a great friend.” In the future, Mejia would like to combine his love for soccer and his knowledge as a kinesiology student by becoming a high school physical education teacher and a soccer coach. “I can’ t see myself not playing soccer,” Mejia said. “So after college, I will hopefully continue playing by joining a semi-pro league, like my father once did.”

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Bronco junior midfielder Juan Mejia crosses the ball on a free kick in the men’s soccer team’s win against UC San Diego last Friday.