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CALIFORNIA STATE POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY, POMONA www.thepolypost.com TUESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2010

$199M restored to CSU budget

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Pizza returns with new ingredients Quarterly forum returns with new format

California provides CPP with financial support for first time since 2007

KATHY NGUYEN

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KIMBERLY HADDAD

Staff Writer The 2010-11 California state budget has restored $199 million to the California State University system, increasing the CSU’s general fund from $2.35 billion to $2.62 billion for the first time since 2007. While the budget is far from perfect, University President Michael Ortiz said the 2010-11 state budget provides as much support to the CSU as anticipated, especially considering the governor and legislature had to tackle a $19 billion deficit. Last year, the CSU system received $305 million in federal stimulus funds. In return, California cut the budget by $305 million and promised to restore it in 2010-11. “The budget we received is a combination of permanent money, as the $199 million is permanent restoration and a temporary onetime deal which includes the $106 million,” said Douglas Freer, the vice president of student affairs. “However, the $106 million does come with a promise that the full $305 million, or the balance of that, will be made whole in 201112,” said Freer. Not only did the CSU receive a new budget, but an additional amount of $60.6 million in federal stimulus funding will allow Cal Poly Pomona to admit new students for the 2011 winter and spring quarters. The anticipation of admitting a combined student

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(Top) Associate Vice President of University Relations, Ron Fremont, reads student-prepared questions; (Bottom-right) Third-year microbiology student, Alexandra Seeley, confronts (BottomSee BUDGET/Pg. 4 left) University President, Michael Ortiz, about the construction of the new Recreation Center

Students who attended Pizza with the Presidents experienced a new format at Thursday’s U-Hour event. In contrast to last year’s highly-emotional Brown Bag with the Presidents, questions and concerns were read aloud by an administrator rather than being voiced by the students themselves. As students lined up for free pizza and drinks, they were asked to write down questions on slips of paper and drop them in a box to be read aloud by Ron Fremont, associate vice president for university relations. This set-up of submitting questions is a change from last year, when students would raise their hands and wait for a microphone to ask questions. “It’s just something that President Ortiz and I wanted to try out this year,” said Associated Students, Inc. President Ismael Souley. Souley said he and Ortiz would analyze the response to the new format and decide whether they want to keep it for next quarter. Some students said that they prefer this because of its anonymity – others felt that it was not as personal or emotional when their questions were read aloud by an administrator. “I would say it’s better to write them down because then the person answering them answers the question without knowing the person asking,” said David Geli, a fourth-year computer information systems student. Questions were read by Fremont, responded to by Ortiz and then directed to another administrator who could provide more detail See PIZZA/Pg. 5

Status report informs faculty of endangered programs CHRIS BASHAW

Copy Editor An e-mail released to staff and faculty last week by the Division of Academic Affairs briefed several proposed changes to Cal Poly Pomona’s academic environment. Although proposals within the document have yet to come to fruition, Cal Poly Pomona is likely to undergo both dramatic and subtle changes academically. “Some programs are in good health, some are not; but all suffer from a lack of

sufficient investment,” said Marten denBoer, provost and vice president for Academic Affairs. “Class sizes, staff support, facilities — those are real needs we need to keep in mind.” The provost said the reason behind the evaluation, which began last October, was to identify which programs could benefit from a redirection of resources from other, perhaps weaker programs. “At the end of the day, our job is to serve students,” denBoer said. The fate facing the majori-

ty of Cal Poly Pomona’s academic programs was deemed preferable by faculty to outright closure departments either took the initiative to propose budgetary remedies or working with denBoer’s suggestions. The termination of the Fine Arts program, announced last Spring, is still underway. The provost said students in programs undergoing drastic or even minor changes will be able to finish their degrees. “It’s important to underSee CUTS/Pg. 4

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FILE - In this May 2010 file photo, students protest the termination of the fine arts program.

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South Campus Drive to be repaired NEWS IN BRIEF BEN FRENCH

Staff Writer After years of enduring bumpy turf, Cal Poly Pomona students will soon be able to cruise down South Campus Drive worry-free. The road between Citrus Lane and East Campus Drive has seen better days: With its nickel-size cracks and potholes, the road has been a problem for campus administrators for the past few years. “It is very clear that South Campus drive is in need of a new paving,” said Ed Barnes, the vice president of administrative affairs at Cal Poly Pomona. “I am hopeful that we will eventually get this done, and while this will take some time and effort the result is that we get a roadway that is better suited for us.” The Federal Transportation Improvement Program approved the South Campus Drive renovation, which is scheduled to begin in 2011. “We’ve been trying to get the city of Pomona to repave South Campus Drive for years now,” said Barnes. “The university gave the city an easement years ago to create and maintain a roadway that became South Campus Drive.” Barnes said council members representing the city of Pomona have worked to obtain necessary approval to spend the funds needed to fix roadways, but no one has labeled South Campus Drive a priority. “The good news is that the city of Pomona applied for some funding for South Cam-

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The pothole-ridden South Campus Drive is in need of repair. pus Drive because they’re eligible to receive some of the stimulus funding for all of this,” said Barnes. “Cal Poly [Pomona] and our planning staff have a meeting with the city of Pomona on Nov. 1 to talk about the Cal Poly Pomona master plan going forward. This will be a topic of discussion, asking where they are in regard to this project.” Repairs to the pothole-ridden street began February of this year, but the project must still traverse through various

governmental bodies such as the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority and Caltrans, which have prolonged the process “We’re rounding up funds and bringing all these groups together to appropriate the funding takes effort,” said Matthew Pilarz, senior civil engineer for the city of Pomona. “There’s not any past tense, it’s all current and being worked on,” said Pilarz. “In the last several months, the

city has worked with Caltrans, Cal Poly [Pomona], Los Angeles County and Metro to transfer approximately $240,000 of remaining funds from an original Cal Poly [Pomona] and Los Angeles County grant to the city for South Campus.” On top of the grant money, Pomona and Los Angeles County negotiated a cooperative agreement on Oct. 4 for funds above $290,000 to be put toward a portion of South Campus Drive. Pilarz explained that in order to spend the money to have work done on South Campus, a Federal Transportation Improvement Document needs to be signed and approved. The FTID must be signed by Metro, the Southern California Association of Government and Caltrans and sent to the federal government for approval. Between an alteration to Pomona’s budget last year to set aside money for road repair and the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 funds were gathered earlier this year to repair various roads. South Campus Drive was not one of them. “Obviously they honored the construction portion of it; the maintenance of it, they’ve maintained by fixing potholes,” Barnes said. “That road is so bad you could spend your entire career fixing potholes on it.” Reach Ben French at:

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Furloughs suspended for now ARIEL CARMONA, JR.

Staff Writer Employee and faculty furloughs are a thing of the past at Cal Poly Pomona, but administrators and university officials caution against painting too rosy a budgetary picture despite an increase in state and federal funding. “The budget situation does not look as dark as it did a year ago,” said Tim Lynch, senior media communications coordinator for Cal Poly Pomona, “It’s because the university took several steps including furloughs and cost containment measures like eliminating the state supported summer school.” At Thursday’s Pizza With the Presidents, President Michael Ortiz expressed his own appreciation of the absence of furloughs. “Hooray to the absence of furloughs,” said Ortiz. “Everyone was affected by that.” Erik Fallis, public media relations specialist for the California State University Office of the Chancellor, said the CSU received $106 million in federal funding for this year’s budget and $199 million in restora-

tion funding from the state; $60.6 million of which is allocated for enrollment growth. “The reason we had furloughs was because of the dramatic decrease in state support to the CSU system over the last couple of years,” said Fallis. He said the CSU system saved approximately $250 to $300 million as a result of furloughs and other cost saving actions such as reducing enrollment and budget cuts throughout all the campuses. “This year there are no furloughs because we were better able to plan for the budget, as opposed to last year.” However, Fallis explained the increase in funding does not necessarily translate into a reduction of tuition fees. “When the fees were raised by 5 percent in June, the Board of Trustees [said] that they would look at the fee policy after the state budget was passed. Revisions of policies regarding tuition fess have to be voted on by the board,” said Fallis. Since there was no budget in place in June, the budget the staff at the Chancellor’s office recently received differs from previous propos-

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FILE - In this October 2009 file photo, a student attends Brown Bag with the Presidents and protests the introduction of furloughs. als, primarily because of the inclusion of federal funds from the American Recovery and Restoration Act. Fallis said the absence of furloughs and additional funding would not necessarily lead to job security for part time and adjunct faculty. Rather, it would depend on the institutional need for more lecturers. “Last year there were lecture contracts that reduced the number of lectures that were offered. If we are increasing funding this year, that’s likely to have the op-

posite effect,” Fallis said. University Provost and vice president of academic affairs Marten denBoer said last year’s furloughs helped offset the need to let additional lecturers go. He said the university is looking into investing in additional course sections as part of the graduation initiative. David Speak, chair of Cal Poly’s Political Science Department, said it was good that furloughs were not planned for this academic year. See FURLOUGHS/Pg. 4

Drill to prep students for ‘The Big One’ At 10:21 a.m. this Thursday, people all over California are encouraged to drop, cover and hold for the ‘Big One.’ This is in an effort to train people how to react in case of a catastrophic earthquake. It will also mark the third consecutive year that Cal Poly Pomona has participated in the Great California ShakeOut. Last year nearly 7 million Californians took part in the event. It will also test the capabilities of emergency response systems and identify any vulnerability within them. The drill will last for one minute. Faculty and students that do not have desks to hide under should stay low and cover their heads. Office workers should check underneath their desks to make sure they have room to hide. Workers should also check their offices for anything that could fall in the event of an earthquake. People are encouraged to have safety kits with gloves goggles, dust mask, radio and flashlights. During the event there will also be a test of Cal Poly Pomona’s Safety Alert System in which text messages, phone calls and e-mails will be sent out. In the event of an earthquake, officials say people should drop down and assess the situation. In an earthquake, risks of injury come from falling objects such as glass, tumbling down staircases and being trampled.

Dance team merges with cheer After a meeting between Cal Poly Pomona’s Bronco Cheer Squad and the Broncettes Dance Team on Oct. 10, the decision that the two teams would merge to become a unified program was made. Although they will stay as two entities, cheer coach Louis Gonzales will now coach the previously unsupervised dance team as well. Despite functioning as separate clubs, they shared one thing in common: Neither receives any funding from the school. The main goal of the merger is to acquire more funding from the athletics department as well as supporting the school. The teams also would like more benefits, such as prior registration for its members. Currently the cheer squad is composed of 40 members, while the dance team has about 12 members. Members of the cheer squad will now also partake in the dance team. Since the merger, a few members have dropped out of the Broncettes due to the opinion of not needing a coach as well as not liking the direction the team is going.

Peer review team to assess campus A peer review team appointed by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges will be visiting Cal Poly Pomona from Oct. 19 to Oct. 22 to examine the university and determine whether it meets standards required for reaccreditation. Accreditation is a voluntary, non-governmental process of peer review that is one way that universities assure quality. The three-day visit will begin with a welcome reception on Tuesday at the Kellogg House Pomona from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. On Wednesday, the WASC peer review team will begin meeting with university administration and departments to evaluate the educational effectiveness of the school. On Thursday, there will be an open forum in room 1807 of the University Library from noon until 12:50 p.m. Both the reception and open forum are open to the campus community.

CORRECTION In the Oct. 12 edition of The Poly Post, an article entitled “Letters spell out long campus history” mistakenly referred to the hill with the CPP letters as Kellogg Hill. The name of the hill is Colt Hill. The Poly Post welcomes comments and suggestions about possible errors that warrant correction. If an error is thought to be found, please contact the section editor it pertains to or call the office at (909) 869-3530.

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Staff member received an anonymous call from Biology department regarding staff member. Subject is in ofﬁce 126 and is bleeding from nose, mouth and ears. Disposition: Code 14 – return to normal duty.

Vista Café on Kellogg Drive. Female, 19-years-old, seizure conscious and breathing. Disposition: Assisted.

University Village Building 50 Apartment B. Drunk female in and out of consciousness. Disposition: Report Taken.

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Montecito Hall north-east side of the building. Disposition: Code 14 – Return to normal duty.

University Village #125, 2E. Resident Advisor requested an ofﬁcer to check welfare of a resident who told community advisor earlier that he wanted to die. Resident Advisor saw student on the balcony earlier and then lost sight of the student. Disposition: Assisted.

Grass Fire on east-bound I-10 at Kellogg. Disposition: Checks Ok/ Area secure.

Collins School Water shooting 30 feet in the air. Disposition: Assisted.

Computer damage at the Bronco Student Center. Disposition: Advised.

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Students learn to ‘Rock’ resumes NAZIA QUERASHI

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Pizza with the silent students GREG TOUMASSIAN

Editor-in-Chief The return of Pizza with the Presidents last Thursday went off without a hitch, and that’s unfortunate. Not to say bad things should have happened, but the void of emotion was unsettling. Thanks to a new question and answer system, students’ voices were reduced to a stack of note cards wedged between the fingers of the event’s narrator, Ron Fremont. While students waited in line to get free pizza, blank note cards were distributed to those who wanted to ask a question. These handwritten questions were then turned in to Fremont, who read them off as the event unfolded. As if providing pizza wouldn’t keep students’ mouths stuffed for a while, this new format was obviously aimed at keeping emotions and debate to a minimum. Last year, protests and emotionally charged questions and concerns were an integral part of the event. It may have been intense and it may have been unpleasant, but it was reality. It was also one of the only times a student could personally voice concerns toward administration in a public setting. Not anymore. For now, questions have no See UNFILTERED/Pg. 4

The Career Center sponsored a resume workshop last Thursday entitled “Rock Your Resume” to help students jump start their careers. Students interested in learning how to create or revise their resumes attended, hoping to better understand layouts, techniques and how to effectively sell one’s self to employers. The workshop focused mostly on teaching students how to display their skills in an impressive manner. Utilizing strong verbs to describe skills helps employers visualize experience. Although few students attended the workshop, they were able to bolster their knowledge of resumes, cover letters and interviews. Kacie Gauthier, a thirdyear hospitality student, initially felt unsure about her resume. “I am about to start looking for a job, and I felt like I [didn’t have] much experience to fill up a resume,” said Gauthier. “I was happy to hear in the workshop that I can also focus on putting my school experiences in my resume, so that helped me a lot.” Patricia Duran, lead ca-

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Patricia Duran, lead career counselor, goes over the importance of having a good resume at the “Rock Your Resume” workshop. reer counselor, gave a PowerPoint presentation emphasizing the most important aspects to remember when writing a resume. Duran told students the main reason to have an organized resume is to schedule an interview. Students were taught the importance of having a reader friendly layout. “A good resume should be one page and highlights your skills in a way that stands out,” said Duran. Some of the tips Duran gave students who attended the workshop include

clearly stating the position desired at the top in the objective section of the resume. The faster you get to the point, the more effective it is. Duran also said students should start searching for jobs now, even if graduation is a year away. “There has been an increase in students that come asking for help and are more precautious now in choosing majors because of how hard it is to get a job nowadays,” said Duran. After attending the workshop, Lawrence Pasco, a

second-year civil engineering student, plans on practicing his interviewing skills more often. “I am glad I attended the workshop because I didn’t know you could make an appointment in the Career Center to do mock interviews and ask for help to get a job,” said Pasco. Other suggestions that Duran mentioned in the workshop include: • Make sure to list only educational information that is relevant to the job. • Focus more on the

skills part of the resume and do not waste space unless a degree was earned at a community college that directly applies to the position. • Make sure everything written relates to skills that can be applied to the prospective job being applied for. If past work experience does not relate to the position, write about academic projects to highlight education. • Stay consistent with headings and fonts and make sure to proofread. The average employer takes 15 to 20 seconds to read a resume and will not keep reading if it is full of errors. • Do not overcrowd. Make sure to avoid making handwritten changes to your resume. For more information on resumes, go to the Career Center and ask for the Cal Poly Pomona Career Guide or log onto BroncoConnection for additional career advice.

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Pros and cons of semester switch weighed Potential calendar conversion could turn 10-week quarter into 15 week semester FARHEEN DAYALA

Staff Writer The Academic Senate has chosen an Ad Hoc Committee on Potential Academic Calendar Conversion (AHCPACC) that is considering a change in the quarter system to a semester system in order to make transferring to and from Cal Poly Pomona easier. Switching academic cal-

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FILE - In this Oct. 2010 file photo, the academic senate discusses the potential switch to a semester system. endars would mean that instead of having three 10 week quarters every year, Cal Poly Pomona would have two 15 week semes-

ters. Both options have their own pros and cons. According to the university website created for the academic calendar conver-

sion, a semester system would allow for a slower academic pace, giving students a better chance to recover from academic adversity or personal setbacks without having to drop courses altogether. Ad-Hoc Committee member James Swartz, professor and chair of the Department of International Business and Marketing does not believe the change would be beneficial. “What strikes me as both a faculty and as student is that there would be far fewer courses,” said Swartz. “We would be cramming courses that would be of-

fered in three terms, in two terms. If you want to take 12 courses a year, on a semester system, you would only take eight. So what happens to the other four? You lose them.” Fewer courses offered yearly are just one of the disadvantages of a semester system. “As a polytechnic university, we pride ourselves on hands on experience,” said Swartz. “As a student, I would have more opportunities for internships in the quarter system because it allows students to take multiple throughout the year. You are more valuSee CALENDAR/Pg. 5

Campus Career Center offers helping hand

FARHEEN DAYALA

Staff Writer According to The Los Angeles Times, approximately 95,000 jobs were lost last month and 15 million people are currently unemployed. As the national unemployment rate remains at 9.6 percent, some students at Cal Poly Pomona

are struggling to find work. “Currently, it has been difficult searching for employment,” said Francisco Linares, a second-year mechanical engineering student. “Things are getting more complicated. Before I was getting interviews, and now I’m barely getting any. Things have been slowing down. It’s been getting harder.” However, students who utilize the resources at the Career Center are having a better time finding jobs. Michael Marinoff, associate director at the Career Center at Cal Poly Pomona receives e-mails upon e-mails from students who have found

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What is the difference between those getting jobs and those who are not? One simple answer [those who get jobs] are polished. -Michael Marinoff Associate director of Career Center

jobs, even in these tough economic times. What is the secret behind those students’ job hunt success? “There are jobs [in] this market,” said Marinoff. “I have seen people get jobs three or four days after graduation, and I have seen people not get jobs after two years of graduation. What is

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Despite high unemployment rate, students who utilize the Career Center’s resources find greater success

the difference between those getting jobs and those who are not? One simple answer: [those who get jobs] are polished.” Marinoff explains that students who are having a hard time finding a job are having difficulties because they are going about the process inSee CAREER/Pg. 4

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The Career Center gives students a place to practice interviewing and resume writing skills.

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CUTS: Several programs still in jeopardy

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will be able to ﬁ nish their degrees. “It’s important to under stand that current students are protected,” he said. No matter their origins, proposals most often include mergers between options within their respective majors. Such consolidations may be seen in the College ofAgriculture, where proposals have been drafted to mer ge Food Marketing and Agribusiness Management, and Agriculture Science into the Plant Science Department. The Theatre major will merge four options in Acting, Education and Community , Technical Theater as well as Design and General Theatre into a single option, a move denBoer says could prove beneﬁcial to Theatre students. “Knowing people from New York, they thought they would be actors but ended up light and stage crew members. It’s not terrible to have exposure to dif ferent aspects of theater,” said denBoer . “If the alternative [to a merger] is to not have theater at all, that’s a pretty clear choice.” Another plan of action being considered by some departments is to merge courses with Cal State Los Angeles; requiring students of both universities to commute to the opposite campus for certain classes. CSULA was chosen because it is the closest CSU campus that also abides by the quarter system. “It’s not ideal; I fully admit that,” said denBoer , add-

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In this May 2010 file photo, students fight to save the fine arts program by rallying outside the CLA building. ing that the plan is meant to save “struggling” programs at both universities. The Food Science and Technology, and Geological Sciences departments are expected to take this route to stay aﬂoat. Quantitatively, the evaluation process focused primarily on smaller programs, deﬁ ned as catering to less than 150 undergraduate or 70 graduate students. Figures from previous years were taken into ac-

count to predict future growth of the programs. Qualitatively, programs were assessed by a number of factors including their uniqueness compared to other CSUs, centrality to Cal Poly Pomona’s mission, relevance and signiﬁcance for the future, and the programs’ potential for future growth. Although the evaluation found the Art History courses at neighboring CSU cam-

puses abundant and growth of Cal Poly Pomona’ s program limited, the program is to be left intact because it of fers few unique courses and is sustainable without additional faculty. denBoer explained the proposed changes in programs are either recommended by their respective departments or himself, and are then sent to the respective colleges for approval. If accepted there,

proposals move to the Academic Senate for approval. If passed in the senate, the proposals are forwarded to University President Michael Ortiz, who can either accept or reject them. “The buck stops at the president’s desk,” denBoer said, referencing U.S. President Harry Truman.

name, no face and no emotion. Even more unsettling is the order in which the questions are addressed. It makes one wonder how many questions were glanced over for being too controversial or too outlandish. Who makes this decision, anyway? Is administration afraid of not having an answer? Maybe University President Michael Ortiz is afraid of being wrong. Regardless of the reason, this new format’s intent is obvious: silence opposition. Perhaps an enraged student could end his or her question with an exclamation point. Maybe a student who is on the verge of tears could of fset the word “crying” parenthetically. This is not to say that emotional outbursts should punctuate every proposed question, nor does it warrant unnecessary obstructions during the event. The biggest problem here is censorship. The practice of preparing questions and rendering them emotionless destroys the dialog the event is marketed as creating. If the practice continues, administration may consider renaming the event “Pizza and the Presidents.”

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BUDGET: University still faces financial challenges body of 1,500 transfer and graduate students — as well students enrolled in credential programs — has called for additional class sections and seats to accommodate for the required space. “We haven’t been able to offer the level of courses to our current students as we had hoped for ,” said Freer . “Our ﬁ rst priority is those students. Our ﬁrst use of the money is going to raise the average unit rate of the institution to our existing stu-

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We haven’t been able to offer the level of courses to our current students as we had hoped for. -Douglas Freer Vice President for Student Affairs

dents so that we know they can make good progress towards graduation.” The university plans to identify courses that most students are in need of and

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ﬁnd faculty to ﬁ ll for the winter and spring quarters. At $2.25 billion, last year’s level of state support was the lowest in the CSU system since the 1999-00

academic year. Although the CSU will see an increase in state funding and receive a one-time federal stimulus funding, which will be utilized to assist the CSU with payroll requirements, it still faces ﬁnancial debt that general fund increases will not provide for. “Each year one of the ﬁrst things we have to evaluate is what the central costs of operating the institution are,” said Freer. “A lot of it

is employee benefi ts, retirement costs and health care benefits. Health care has always been the one cost that’s constantly changing and we have to make sure we set aside enough money right of f the top to pay for those benefits.” While the outlook on this year’s budget is positive, faculty members are uncer tain that the money will be sustained into 2012. “What has us very ner vous is looking forward. So

much of our budget for this year, while it’ s positive, is still one-time money and it makes it very difﬁ cult to do long-range planning,” said Freer. “We just don’ t know if that money is going to be there in 201 1 and beyond so all we can do is be cautiously optimistic as I like to say.” “Overall we’re feeling fairly fortunate,” said Freer. Reach Kimberly Haddad at:

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CAREER: Center helps students get where they want to go correctly. “If you put your head down and you did it proper ly, you would get the career you were looking for ,” said Marinoff. “It’s that simple.” To snag the perfect job, students must narrow down what they are looking for . Once students know what they want, the Career Center

can help them fi nd employment. “You need to know exactly what you are walking in the door for,” said Marinoff. “You tell me what you want, and I’ll help you fi nd it. You have to come in and be very specific.” The next step students should take in their search

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for a job is ﬁ ne tuning their strategy. Not only should students know exactly what job they want, but they should prove to their future employers that they are the best choice for the position. “It’s very simply about one thing: quality versus quantity,” said Marinof f. “You need to be the best person for the job, period. [That means] the best dressed, the best resume, the best port-

folio and the ability to communicate better than the 100 people that are applying for the job. If you are not doing this, it is going to be a very difﬁcult job search for you.” One way students can have an advantage in landing a job is by adding extras to their resume such as a master ’s degree in their ﬁelds. “Given the current economic situation where get-

ting a job has become more competitive than in the past, it was only ﬁ tting for me to pursue my master ’s [degree],” said Ola Subeh a second-year business administration graduate student. “Not only is the master ’s student gaining more knowledge in their ﬁeld to become an expert, but they are also giving themselves an upper hand against other job seekers who may not have the

degree.” Though the unemployment statistics are stagger ing, there are still opportunities for students at Cal Poly who use the Career Center as a resource to ﬁnd employment. “Not enough people use their resources,” said Marinoff. “Those who are, are getting where they want to Reach Farheed Dayala at:

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“They did save a substantial amount of change. The problem is when you saved that money , it’ s still an administrative decision where the money goes,” said Speak. Speak said he voted for the furloughs because he thought it was best for everyone at the time, even though a lot of faculty were let go. Administrators did not make it clear whether an increase in funding would lead to increases in operational expenses, student assistants and/or equipment. “All departments are engaged in serious costcontainment ef forts,” said Lynch. Even though Cal Poly Pomona still faces ﬁ scal obligations including en-

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Every department on campus is working aggressively to pare costs, which will help address future challenges. What those future challenges are remain unknown. -Tim Lynch

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ergy costs not covered by the general fund increases, Lynch said via e-mail the university is moving for ward with several green initiatives to of fset some costs of power. “Every department on campus is working aggressively to pare costs, which will help address future challenges. What those future challenges are remain unknown,” said Lynch, “ As

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of it because we had fewer lectures,” said Maya. Jasmine Lowe, a thirdyear English student said she thinks getting rid of the furloughs is academically good for everybody. “We have more study time and there’s more time in the classrooms and professors get to cover more material,” she said. Lowe said she worries about the future of higher education and would like to see more class sections offered this year. “For some reason I still could not get into English 105. There are just not enough sections and I always miss out. It’s awful.”

President Ortiz mentioned, the election next month offers voters two clear contrasts about the future direction of governance in the state.” Jonathan Maya, a thirdyear graphic design student said he didn’ t like the fur loughs. “Last year it was more than just budget cuts: We were paying more for tuition Reach Ariel Carmona, Jr. at: and not getting as much out news@thepolypost.com

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Douglas Freer, vice president for student affairs, speaks to students at Pizza with the Presidents.

and a more in-depth answer. One of the questions read aloud by Fremont said, “A student wanted to know why we are engaging in $80 million worth of construction right now instead of offering additional courses and hiring more instructors.” Ortiz wanted to place extra emphasis on the answer to this speciﬁc question. “If there’ s one question and one answer that you leave here with, I hope it’ s this one,” said Ortiz. “Because this is really impor tant, and it’ s asked every time we get together.” Edwin Barnes, vice president for administrative affairs, said the money received for construction on campus comes from a dif ferent fund than the money received to of fer classes and hire faculty and staff. Funds designated for one part of the school, like construction projects, cannot be used to fund another part of the school, such as classes.

“The College of Business is currently under construction,” said Barnes. “Funding for that project was approved by the voters in 2006, Prop 1D that was on the ballot, a general construction bond for the state of California community colleges, UCs and CSUs.” Most of the construction at Cal Poly Pomona is funded in three ways: by the people who use that facility, speciﬁ c construction bonds voted on by Califor nia citizens or by donations. “It’s tough for anyone to understand that you’re building a building over here, but you can’ t provide classes over here,” said Ortiz. “Over here, the funds come directly from the state and come directly from the citizens’ votes, and they didn’t vote to provide funding to run the institution. They voted to provide construction money.” Students also questioned whether funds received from the state could go to restoring programs such as the tennis team.

“W e received funding this year: $106 million from stimulus money, $199 million from the legislature, which brought us up to the $305 million that they took out of budget the year before last,” said Ortiz. “So it made us whole if you will.” Ortiz also said stimulus money is received by Cal Poly Pomona one time only and cannot be used to help fund any programs with recurring expenses. “We’re really not in a position to be able to talk about the permanent restoration of anything coming back quite yet,” said Douglas Freer, vice president for student affairs. While Souley was commenting on the decision to construct the new Recreation Center on campus, he was interrupted by a student. “What you should be spending this money on is more classes, getting salaries back for the teachers and making more core classes,” said Alexandra Seeley, a third-year micro-

biology student. After making her case, Seeley abruptly left. “Well, sometimes you don’t get the right answer,” said Ortiz. Some questions that students had were more general. “Why are we tearing down the CLA building? It’s the school logo. What will it be after it’ s gone?” read Fremont. The Classroom Laboratory Administration Building is scheduled to be demolished by 2014. “Before there was the CLA, there was a logo. And after there is the CLA, there will be a logo,” said Ortiz. Pizza with the Presidents ended in an hour with more than 20 questions answered by Ortiz, Souley and other faculty members. “I thought the questions reﬂected students’ minds, and I hope that we were able to answer,” said Ortiz.

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CALENDAR: System switch would require major changes Continued from page 3 not receive financial aid. For students transferring to and from Cal Poly Pomona or attending community college to complete general education courses, switching to the semester system may be an advantage. “If Cal Poly [Pomona] were to switch to a semester system like other schools, I’d see it as a benefit,” said Alejandra Jimenez, a second year business marketing student. “For most of us, we also commute to community colleges to finish up

our GE’s, and this way, we wouldn’t have conflicting schedules.” For both students and faculty, converting to the semester system would require an extra course. To be considered full-time, students on the semester system would have to take four courses instead of three in the quarter system. Faculty would be required to instruct an additional course which could result in less time devoted to grading, teaching and improving courses. “Now we have to juggle

more elements at the same time, students will get less personal attention and faculty will be on heavier loads,” said Swartz. Faculty would also be required to completely change their courses if the calendar conversion is approved. “We would have to rewrite courses because every course would change,” said Swartz. “Dif ferent reading, dif ferent writing, different course.” Though the change may take three to five years to take ef fect, no change

would be done so haphazardly. “Our committee is proceeding carefully , investigating the matter thor oughly and seeking input from all members of the campus community ,” said Michael Cholbi, co-chair of the Ad Hoc committee and professor of philosophy, in an e-mail. For more information and updates on the calendar conversion, Cholbi suggests that students and faculty remain informed. “There is a wide range of opinions amongst the

campus community , but not all of these opinions rest on a clear understanding of relevant facts,” said Cholbi. “I strongly encourage everyone interested in calendar conversion to look at all the sources on our website, enroll in the Calendar Convert Blackboard or ganization, attend the town hall meetings we have planned in November and participate in the online survey we’ll be conducting. Everyone should educate themselves.” Reach Farheed Dayala at:

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Turning wrenches EVAN PERKINS

Opinions Editor The concept of the do-ityourself job isn’t anything new. It has been around for decades, but it’s only when hard times arrive that people attempt to do things for themselves. In these days of recessioninduced penny-pinching, it is important to realize how many different ways money can be saved. As a car guy, I have been saving money for years. Car problems can account for a significant chunk of yearly spending, especially for those not fortunate enough to own a newer car. Fixing things yourself can add up to substantial savings. A basic socket set and hydraulic jack will allow you to accomplish all but the most difficult of repairs. First and foremost, the easiest and quite possibly most basic way to save money is to change your own oil. As college students, we tackle multiple-page essays, complex equations and read pages upon pages of century old literature on a weekly basis. Taking this fact into consideration, every Cal Poly Pomona student is more than capable of changing his or her own oil. All the process entails is getting under the car, draining the old oil into a catch-pan and filling the engine back up with new oil. Changing the oil filter too? Easy – screw the old one off and screw the new one on. Anyone who has taken a bath has followed the same steps as an oil change, albeit in reverse. Anyone who decides to change his or her own oil for the first time will be quite confused as to why he or she ever paid hard-earned money to have someone else do it. Most general maintenance tasks are unbelievably simple and painless to complete. Rotating tires is another task anyone can do. If you find a nail or other puncture wounds during the process, America’s Tire will patch it for free. This is an excellent resource I utilize often. Part of being a smart “doit-yourselfer,” is knowing where to go for help. Most auto parts stores have at least one knowledgeable staff member, and it never hurts to call a dealership with questions. The Internet is one of the greatest resources available. No matter the difficulty of the task someone has probably done it before and blogged, See DIY/Pg. 7

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Staff Writer Over the years, Downtown Pomona’s music scene has developed into a diverse, intimate and wellestablished part of the city. However, many Cal Poly Pomona students know little to nothing about the downtown area, much less its music scene. “I didn’t even know there was a downtown Pomona,” said Wesley Ngo, a third-year civil engineering student. What many CPP students may or may not know is that just a few miles away from campus, on any night of the week, they can find live music of various genres and in different venues for a small price — sometimes even free. Recently, Downtown Pomona’s Fox Theater at 301 S. Garey Ave., which re-opened in 2009, has received a lot of attention for the big names it has hosted, such as Paramore, Morrisey and Interpol. “We’ve had amazing acts come through,” said Ed Tessier, co-owner of the Fox Theater. “We needed a bigger venue, and we didn’t have anything like that in Pomona.” Tessier said that much of the Fox Theater and Pomona music scene’s success is due to The Glass House, an all ages performance venue.

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“The Glass House put downtown on the map for a lot of people,” said Tessier. “It has been a real cultural force in the Inland Empire for the past decade now.” The downtown music scene in originated in 1996 with the opening of The Glass House at 248 W. Second St . “I think the success of The Glass House was the reason we were able to get the Fox open down the street,” said Erick Palma, manager of The Glass House. “It established a music base for Pomona.” Since its opening night with alternative pop-rock band No Doubt, The Glass House has held shows for artists such as Weezer, Dashboard Confessional, Minus The Bear, The Pixies, She & Him, and Alkaline Trio.

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Clockwise from left: Fox Theatre, The Black Lips at The Glass House and The Glass House. The Fox and The Glass House are centers of Pomona’s music scene The Glass House also features the Acerogami Bar and The Glass House Record Store right next door. “We opened the record store so we could have a place to sell tickets,” said Palma. “It also gets people to come down and see Pomona and Second Street during the day.”

While The Glass House has created the base of the music scene in Downtown Pomona, it still strives to keep its low ticket prices and unique venue setting. “The band and the crowd are kind of on the same level,” said Palma. “It’s hot in the venue, it’s hot on stage and everyone kind of feeds off the energy.

There’s not as big of a barrier like when you go to shows in L.A., where you get more of a scene. Here, you get more of a hardcore fan base.” According to Palma, the intimate setting of The Glass House has led to returning performers such as Dashboard Confessional See DOWNTOWN/Pg. 10

Zeta Tau Alpha hosts Think Pink Week Sorority hosts events to raise funds and awareness for fight against breast cancer ANA IBARRA

Staff Writer To do its share to raise funds for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Cal Poly Pomona’s Zeta Tau Alpha sorority is hosting Think Pink Week. Think Pink Week is a week of breast cancer awareness events designated to raise funds for the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. The foundation is the leader of the breast cancer awareness movement, dedicating itself to fight breast cancer all over the world. According to the Susan G. Komen Foundation, every 69 seconds a woman dies of breast cancer. To alert students of such statistics, Zeta Tau Alpha will strive to increase breast cancer knowledge. Think Pink Week will officially be held all this week. This, however, did not stop the Zeta Tau Alpha girls from giving students a sneak peek on what thinking pink was all about. Despite the heat and their busy schedules, the sorority

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Farshad Sagarwala receives breast cancer information from Zeta Tau Alpha members (from left: Aimy Lara, Stacy Cantero and Christine Mosco). sat under a pink tent outside the library last week while selling $3 sunglasses to promote thinking pink. “We’re just trying to be out here as much as possible and get people prepared for Think Pink Week,” said Julia Mohr, a third-year electrical engineering student. Think Pink Week’s events will kick off today with a yogurt eating contest. Also today, fraternities will be giving tutorials on how to test for breast cancer, which the public is welcome to observe and learn from. Both events will happen

at the University Quad. Zeta Tau Alpha will then host an all-day profit share at Buffalo Wild Wings in Chino Hills on Wednesday, and a barbecue cook-off at the University Quad on Thursday. On Friday, the Zeta Tau Alpha girls will take it to the stands and cheer on the women’s soccer team. The players will be wearing pink socks in their game against University of California, San Diego, to show their awareness and support. Zeta Tau Alpha will wrap up Think Pink Week at the

Bronco Commons on Saturday by selling Chipotle burritos during an ultimate Frisbee tournament where they will be joined by the rest of the Greek community. The sorority also made it clear that all of its events are open to the public. “We encourage everyone to come support us by participating in our events, and by buying our burritos and sunglasses,” said Desirae Stermer, a fifth-year psychology student. Although thinking pink is all about raising funds for research, prevention, and cure,

Zeta Tau A;[ also hopes that Think Pink Week will benefit the Greek community. “Our main goal is to raise money, but events like [Think Pink Week] will also help to unify the Greek system and bring us all together for a good cause,” said Melanie Martel a fourth-year biology student. Cal Poly Pomona students who have heard of Think Pink Week have positive words for Zeta Tau Alpha and ideas of their own of what can make the events even more beneficial. “I think it’s awesome to see an organization fundraising for such a great cause,” said Cecilia Gutierrez, a third-year theatre student. “However, I think they can also organize educational seminars and present guest speakers who can really stress the importance of testing for breast cancer.” To further support the cause, Zeta Tau Alpha would also like to remind students to save Yoplait yogurt lids and place them in designated boxes that can be found all around campus. Yoplait donates ten cents for every lid saved to the Susan G. Komen Foundation as part of their Save Lids to Save Lives drive. Reach Anna Ibarra at:

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Staff Writer Matt’s Run, an annual event at Cal Poly Pomona, was held on Saturday to remember Matt Myers and also to raise funds for the Matt Myers Memorial Fund. More than 800 people participated in the event this year. Michael Wagner, an undeclared first-year student, won first-place overall with 17:01. “The course was not too bad,” said Wagner. “It was mostly flat but it’s still pretty tough. Matt’s Run is a really good fund raiser to help support people who need scholarships.” Christina Lopez, a high school student who attends the same church as the Myers family, has been participating in the run for the past four years. “It was all right,” said Lopez. “It was pretty easy in comparison to some of the other runs I’ve done. I’m in cross-country right now, and we do some pretty intense hills. I think I will keep doing the run.” The race became more interesting with the participation of Matt’s grandfathers, who negotiated the course on electric scooters. “[Matt’s Run] has grown quite a bit,” said James Myers, one of Matt’s grandfathers. “It’s a wonderful way to memorialize Matt. He was quite a leader [and] would be proud.” Laura Peterson, senior event planner for events and special projects at CPP, worked to help make the run

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Members of the Greek community participate in Matt’s Run in honor of Matt Myers. possible this year. “The run started in 2006, but we started awarding scholarships in 2007,” said Peterson. “We’re on the fifth year.” The memorial fund was set up between Matt’s parents, Kevin and Chris Myers, and the school in order to provide scholarships for students in need. Originally, the school distributed six scholarships during the event, but this year nine were awarded. Matt’s parents and University President Michael Ortiz decided a 5-kilometer run was the best idea to honor Matt be-

cause he loved to run. Ortiz promised to match the funds the parents granted for the event if they did. At the event, a ceremony was held giving each student who applied for the scholarship an award of a check as well as a letter of congratulations from Assemblyman Curt Hagman. John McHugh, a third-year civil engineering and geospatial student, received the $1000 scholarship award. “The money always comes in handy, but I’m happy to be part of the event,” said McHugh. “It’s amazing; the fact that this family could turn

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Running side by side on Matt’s 5-kilometer run, Miguel Cabanas (left) and Matt Ebiner (right) battle for the first place position. such a tragic thing into something that is really so special and so positive.” Winners of the $500 scholarships consisted of the following students: Cody Robinson, a third-year mechanical

engineering student; Mayra Mendoza, a third-year liberal studies student; Josh Zeeman, a third-year physics student; Jillian Walker, a third-year zoology student; Alma L. Flores, a fifth-year animal health sci-

ence student; and Gabriella Barajas Garcia, a fourth-year architecture student. William Pferrer, a sixthyear construction engineering technology student and Warda See MATT’S/Pg. 10

Exercise class kicks speed up to turbo So nice, she has to do it twice: popularity of ﬁtness routine results in additional classes AMY NAVAS

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Heather Godinho, a fifth-year business administration student, exercises at the Fitness Center.

Jabs, uppercuts, front kicks and back kicks all spell out a vigorous night for the students taking Cal Poly Pomona’s Turbo Kickboxing class. The group exercise class, offered through the Bronco Fitness Center, is a blend of martial arts kicking, punching techniques and aerobic steps choreographed to the latest dance music. The onehour class is offered Mondays at 6:30 p.m. and Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m. The class is taught in front of a giant mirror, where students follow their instructor as she punches and kicks with precision and power. First-time students should be prepared to feel uncoordinated, as they will watch themselves fumble

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Fitness instructor Lisa Dye gets her students pumped through her Turbo Kickboxing class. through the first exercise sequences. The key is to persevere. “You should expect to laugh at yourself and expect to sweat a lot,” said Instructor Lisa Dye. After the first few missteps, the routines become familiar and the real workout begins. On average a person will burn anywhere from 400 to 1,000 calories during the one hour-class. Turbo Kickboxing has proven to be a success at Cal Poly Pomona. Last year’s students en-

joyed the weekly workout so much that it left them asking for more. After having the class offered only once a week in winter 2010, students banded together to petition for another session. “It used to be once a week, [but] the students petitioned and got me here twice a week,” said Dye. Week-to-week participants return to the workout. Dye credits the versatility and originality of the class for their return. “I think it’s the music, the intensity and that it is con-

stantly changing,” Dye said. “I guarantee if we did the same thing every day, you wouldn’t come back.” The after effect can be a sneaky one. While most students said they felt great right after their workout, the intensity of the exercises can leave your muscles feeling quite tender. “I feel good,” said Davinah Simmons, a coordinator at the University Village, “You get sore though about an hour later.” For Heather Godinho, a fifth-year business administration student, the weekly workouts have rendered positive results. “I’ve slimmed down because it works my whole body,” Godinho said. For others, it’s the instructor who makes the difference. Dye seems to encapsulate everything the students are looking for. “She’s really motivating,” said Michelle Romero, a Cal Poly Pomona alumnus. What seems to attract Cal Poly Pomona students the most is the affordability of the class. They can get the same workout as they would See FITNESS/Pg. 10

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Pumpkins bring families to Cal Poly Pomona soda. The pumpkin patch, however , was the Correspondent main draw to the festival. Pumpkins and family fun were atop the “It’s a fabulous pumpkin patch,” said Jencountless reasons why thousands of people nifer Partain, who attended the event with attended the 18th Annual Pumpkin Festival. her children. The pumpkin festival featured a massive She had two carts filled with pumpkins the field of pumpkins for people to choose from, size of beach balls. a petting zoo where children could get up “Everyone should come here,” she said. close with farm animals, a corn maze made The wide selection of pumpkins, some from tall corn stalks that families could walk costing as little as $5, impressed many of the through and a variety of different booths of- festival attendees, many of whom left with fering food, games, face painting and harvest numerous pumpkins, big and small. The reasonable prices and fun that comes themed novelties. The festival, hosted by Cal Poly’s Colleg- from picking your own pumpkin drew many es of Agriculture and Plant Science, was held people to this festival. “We come to get our pumpkins here every at the Farm Store at Kellogg Ranch. It celebrated the pumpkin and its versatil- year,” said Diana Dontoyo, aWalnut resident who attended the festival with her children. ity by providing many opportunities for its “We like the pumpkin patch experience. The guests to experience the pumpkin in a varikids do, too. They love it.” ety of dif ferent ways: the traditional pumpThe Dontoyos are just one of the countless kin pie and pumpkin bread, and the not-sofamilies who have made this festival a famtraditional pumpkin fl avored ice cream and

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ily tradition of their own. Pumpkins are grown on a ranch in the city of Chino and then transferred to Pomona a week before the festival. The festival also functions as one of the main fundraisers for the numerous clubs in the College of Agriculture and Plant Sciences. “The booths are all run by student clubs in the College ofAgriculture,” said Courtney Habegger, second-year plant science student who managed the pumpkin patch. “There are high schools that are coming to help us out. So it’s really kind of a community thing.” The proceeds are also shared with the local Future Farmers of America high school clubs that participate in the festival. “The kids sign up to volunteer, and believe me, the kids want to sign up,” said Robin Lindley, an FF A parent volunteer . “[The kids are] anxious because they love doing it, because they get to help out.” The Corn Maze, a new pumpkin festi-

val attraction, is a maze that people can go through that has been cut out of a tall and massive cornﬁeld. “Everybody loves it,” said Diana Snyder , a Farm Store employee. “Everyone is really excited, and the price is just right. They love going in there.” Though the pumpkin festival is over , the pumpkin patch will be open next weekend and the Corn Maze will be open until Halloween. Dawn Taccon, who manages the Farm store and pumpkin festival, suggests getting to the patch the day before is starts. “I really like the pumpkin patch the night before the event because it’s beautiful,” said Taccone. “It’ s just a sea of ocean and then Saturday happens, and it’s gone.” For more information, contact the Farm Store at (909) 869-4906. Reach Kirk Hemans at:

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Insects and reptiles of all shapes and sizes swarmed Ursa Major in the Bronco Student Center last Saturday as part of the Insect Fair.

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Top: A young toddler sits atop a pile of hay and pumpkins at the annual event, which took place at Cal Poly Pomona last weekend. Left: The Annual Pumpkin festival welcomes families and children of all ages to search for a pumpkins to carry home, some costing as little as $5. This was the 18th year the event has taken place.

Insects and their fans swarmed the Bronco Student Center on Saturday. Beetles, butterflies, bees and other various invertebrates, live and preserved, were on display at the Insect Fair in Ursa Major in collaboration with the annual Pumpkin Festival. Tables filled the room, all hosting various cages and containers that kept the creepy crawlers from escaping. Tom Shohara, 61, has been a part of the Insect Fair as a vendor for almost seven years. He started collecting insects when he was 10 years old. “I had an uncle who used to take me outdoors to the woods and picked out bugs and showed them to me,” said Shohara. “Initially , I would just collect them, pin them up right away and put them in my collection because I was starting a collection.” Now, Shohara rears bugs by catching and breeding the adults. Visitors of the fair were not afraid to get up close and personal with some of the insects. Darlene King, 52, who traveled about 50 miles from the Torrance to visit the fair , held a playful praying mantis on her finger. “I’d like to buy a praying mantis because they live for less than a year,” said King. “So if I come

every year, I will have a mantis all year.” Her love of insects began with catching fireflies as a child and has transformed into raising butterflies as an adult. When she retires from current employment, King hopes to have a job involving insects. Dylan Burke, 13, and his family hosted a table full of insects and reptiles. He held a family pet, a rosy boa snake. “[My family and I] educate about bugs,” said Dylan. “We go out on hikes up to the mountains and also have bug barbeques. We don’ t actually

barbeque the bugs- it’s just what we call it.” His family’s wide array of 20 to 30 pets consists of everything from cats and dogs to tarantulas and scorpions. Many of the creatures exhibited are not locally found, including millipedes from Florida, centipedes from Arizona and flower beetles from Africa. Visitors and vendors both hold a mutual respect for insects. Reach the authors at:

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Purple, the color of spirit: promoting tolerance Recent suicides spawn a grassroot Internet campaign to show support for LBGTQ community TIFFANY ROESLER

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Oct. 20 is the proposed day to wear purple.

October has been jointlydesignated as Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Domestic Violence Awareness Month. However, a new awareness campaign has been added to the calendar this year. Tomorrow, founders of the newly recognized Spirit Day are encouraging people to wear purple to remember the six young men who committed suicide after being bullied because of their homosexuality. Last weekend, “A Rose for Tyler” tribute walk was held on the New Jersey side of the George Washington Bridge in honor of Tyler Clementi. Clementi, an 18-year-old freshman at Rutgers Univer-

sity, jumped off the George Washington Bridge after his roommate used a webcam to stream a live feed of Clementi and another male having sexual intercourse. The roommate, Dharun Ravi, then tweeted about it and dared people to watch. Asher Brown, a 13-year-old eighth grader at Hamilition Middle School in Texas, shot himself with his stepfather’s gun after being constantly bullied and teased at school about his homosexuality. Clementi, Brown and the other four recently publicized victims are only just a small representation of a growing trend of homophobia. In general, bullying of all types has gone under society’s radar. People tend to their heads to the perpetuation of cruel indiscretions towards those of the LBGTQ (Lesbian, Bisexual, Gay, Transgender, Queer) community. “We should be against bullying in general,” said Tuan Le, a first-year computer science student. “People should not have to hide who they are.” Purple represents spirit on the LBGTQ flag and that is what the creators of the grassroots holiday hope everyone

recognizes: spirit. The founders neither expect the beliefs of people to change, nor are they asking anyone to agree. What they are asking is to have tolerance for one day. The supporters want respect from those whose beliefs, feelings, ideas or ways of life vary from LBGTQ. The founders of the “In Honor of Tyler Clementi” Facebook page and the “October 20, 2010 Wear Purple” event on Facebook posted a message expressing their thoughts. “Times will get better, and you will meet people who will love you and respect you for who you are, no matter your sexuality,” said the message. Even those unaware of the upcoming holiday still had something to say. “I like the fact that people are honoring the LGBT community by wearing purple because they are equal people,” said Devin Robinson, a first-year psychology student. “[It’s] time for the prejudiced behaviors of others that’s leading to violence and suicide to stop.”

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DOWNTOWN: Pomona music scene continues to thrive Continued from page 6 and Jack White of The White Stripes, who has told Palma it is his favorite venue to play. In addition to the big name and indie performers, many Pomona locals have also performed at the Glass House. “We still get the emo and screamo bands, but we try to have a good balance,” said Palma. The Glass House isn’t the only place in down-

town for Pomona locals to perform. Tyrone Stokes, a CPP student who performed at this year’s BroncoFusion, has performed at Downtown Pomona’s Aladdin Jr. at 3161 N. Garey Ave. “My performance at Aladdin Jr. was an awesome experience,” said Stokes, a sixth-year communication student. “I did a 20-minute set with my band and still had time to freestyle a song we made

up on the spot.” The Bakery at 370 S. Thomas St. is another venue that encourages locals to participate to provide live entertainment. With open-mic nights on the first and third Mondays of every month, The Bakery allows anyone to become part of the downtown music scene. The dba256 Gallery and Wine Bar at 256 S. Main St. also welcomes new and local artists to perform.

Pomona’s Farmer’s Market, located in Thomas Plaza between First and Second streets provides free live music as well from 4 to 8 p.m. on the second and last Saturday of each month. “On second Saturdays we have jazz players and [on] last Saturday’s we have a band that plays a bit of everything,” said Lorena Martarrita, executive assistant of Downtown Pomona Owners Association.

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Downtown Pomona’s music scene is fun and intimate and has something for everyone. “The best part about it is you could spontaneously get up and go downtown and find that an event is going on,” said Stokes. “And if you don’t like it, you could go across the street to another venue.”

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in local gyms at only a fraction of the cost. A membership for students at the Bronco Fitness Center is $15 per month, while local gyms can run up to at least double. For example, the lowest price package offered at the local 24 Hour Fitness located on Valley Boulevard., costs $31.99. “It is very affordable for

students,” said Abi Trejo, a fifth-year international business student. For the students in search of an exciting workout, the Turbo Kickboxing class will be the answer. “I think you are going to have an expectation, and you will surpass it,” said Dye.

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Continued from page 6 posted or better yet, made a video about it. Haynes repair manuals can be a huge assistance and are available for almost every vehicle. The manuals sell for about $20 – a fairly cheap investment that can end up saving you hundreds. Saving money is great, and the feeling you get after fixing something yourself is worth the effort. However, I caution DIYers to only attempt what they are confident they can handle. Biting off more than you can chew usually results in a huge headache and expensive tow truck ride. Start small and work your way up to more involved repair jobs. Rome wasn’t built in a day.

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MATT’S: For a good cause Continued from page 7 Kabir, a third-year political science student, were not at the event to receive their awards. Students applying for the scholarship must first submit

a cover letter describing themselves, their character, what their direction is in their education and a short paragraph about how the scholarship can assist in achieving their life goals. The scholarship is open

to all students, but first years need a grade point average of at least 3.0 to apply. All other students need a 2.75 GPA to qualify. The Myers family requested the start and end of the race take place at the location of their son’s death. The course starts from the entrance to the Arabian Horse Field on Kellogg Drive and goes up Oak Lane, turns right onto Red Gum Lane, then turns left onto University Drive going all the way around the school until it turns left at Eucalyptus Lane at the Animal Center buildings. The runners then turn on Kellogg Drive and after that on South Campus Drive, then Citrus Lane to complete a circuit around the Arabian Horse Field until it turns on Eucalyptus Lane and hits the finish line. Wagner, the first person to complete the course, received a trophy with his name engraved upon a small plaque at its base, a medal and a gift basket. All other racers who place in separate divisions, based on age and gender, will win medals and gift baskets. Reach Ben French at:

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Old 97’s give country a new twang CHRIS BASHAW

Copy Editor Hailing from Texas, the Old 97’s continues to provide a refreshing look at country music with an alternative twist in “The Grand Theatre, Vol. 1,” released Oct. 12. Including EPs, “The Grand Theatre, Vol. 1” is the Old 97’s’ fourteenth addition to its discography since forming in 1993. Like a fine wine, they seem to get better with age. Although country music sometimes get a bad rap, the Old 97’s acts as a great ambassador to the genre by fusing the tenets of the country rock sound with elements of the alternative sound. The result is a band with mass appeal that can still afford to distinguish itself from other far more generic bands found in mainstream music.

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Old 97’s new album “The Grand Theatre, Volume One mixes the new with the old. Even those who wouldn’t touch country with a 10-foot pole would end up tapping their feet or bobbing their heads to the band’s energetic tracks. Most well-known for “Question,” a lovely tune about an

unexpected marriage proposal, the Old 97’s can still rock with steady yet driving drum beats and guitar riffs reminiscent of its country roots; so much, that Ken Bethea’s guitar riff for “The Dance Class” sounds like a flattering reincarnation

of Lynyrd Skynyrd’s “Sweet Home Alabama.” Bethea’s guitar riffs and melodies are ultimately what bring out most of the country in the Old 97’s. Even so, he’s not afraid to cross into the realm of alternative rock to execute a welldistorted guitar solo. Such transitions in sound are strategic and well thought out. Drummer Philip Peeples and bassist Murry Hammond further characterize the country side of the Old 97’s with driving drum beats that make good use of a snare drum and bass guitar lines that jump from the top to bottom of a chord. Front man Rhett Miller’s vocal performance keeps the band sounding young and fresh. There’s no stereotypical country twang in Miller’s voice, which is actually more akin to Jim Adkins’ of Jimmy Eat World. Beyond actual music, the accompanying lyrics about love and home further capture the attention of younger audience members. However, those looking for

cryptic lyrics to decipher will be disappointed because even when the Old 97’s seem to make an attempt to mask its meanings in a poetic fog, it wouldn’t take Shakespeare to figure out what they mean. Perhaps the only problem with the Old 97’s is its execution of slower songs. “Question” is an exception, but slower tracks on the new album like “The Beauty Marks” are boring and don’t mesh well with the energetic vibe of other tracks. To be honest, they sound like a Texan train wreck in a desert night — maybe that’s why the slower tracks are found towards the end of the album. Overall, The Grand Theatre, Vol. 1, or any album by the Old 97’s for that matter, would be a great addition to the musical libraries of those seeking to diversify their musical tastes and introduce a little bit of country to their lives. Rating: 4/5 stars

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Famous hedgehog finally returns to form Sega’s blue icon Sonic comes back for another adventure but this time in 2.5-D

MITCHELL SALTZMAN

News Editor Few gaming icons have had a bigger fall from grace than Sonic. The blue hedgehog was once arguably Mario’s closest rival as the most recognized gaming mascot in the world, but now frequently stars in games that range from simply mediocre to downright broken. After nearly 11 years of mostly failed attempts at bringing Sonic into the third dimension, the developers at Dimps and Sonic Team decided to bring the series back to its roots with “Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode 1,” a downloadable title available for the Xbox 360, Playstation 3, Wii, and iPhone that costs $15. While the title of “Sonic 4” would lead one to think that this game would take place after “Sonic 3,” “Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode 1” is actually more of a reset that takes the series back to the beginning. Those looking for an opportunity to play as series regulars Tails

and Knuckles will be disappointed to know that Sonic runs solo this time around. Instead, players take control of Sonic throughout the entirety of the adventure as they dash through loops, hoops, corkscrews and all sorts of other contraptions at breakneck speeds. The game is broken into four zones, with each zone consisting of three acts and a boss battle, as well as a final stage created entirely for the showdown against Dr. Eggman. The goal is to guide Sonic through each level while collecting rings, which act as Sonic’s life force. Whenever Sonic gets hit by an enemy or touches an environmental hazard, the rings will burst out like candy from a pinata. If Sonic gets hit while not carrying any rings, he dies. While “Sonic 4” retains much of the feel of the original games released on the Sega Genesis, it also has a “new school” edge to it, thanks to a new 2.5-D graphics engine and the addition of Sonic’s homing attack, a mainstay of the 3-D Sonic games. What makes a Sonic game unique amongst a sea of similar 2-D platformers is its emphasis on speed.

Some of the most exhilarating moments of Sonic 4 occur when the player doesn’t actually have to do anything other than hold right on the control-pad as Sonic blazes through walls, bounces from bumper to bumper and rolls through elaborate mazes of tunnels. Still, it wouldn’t make much of a game if all the player had to do was hold down a direction on the control pad. Thankfully, the levels in “Sonic 4” are intelligently designed and feature many obstacles and enemies that will most likely slow players when they first encounter them. At the same time though, these levels offer a challenge to players to find a way around those obstacles without losing speed. Therein lies the deciding factor of whether or not “Sonic 4” will be worth the money. Fans of Sonic games who can see themselves attempting to improve upon their scores will find a lot to like here. However, for those who are done with a game simply after beating the last boss, it’s harder to recommend “Sonic 4.” With only four zones, the game can be completed in about three hours, making the $15 price tag a

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Sonic the Hedgehog worth download, but not price. bit steep. While the value may be a little questionable, it doesn’t stop “Sonic 4” from being a great game and a step in the right direction for the Sonic franchise in general. If the game came out with a price point of $5, the same price

that the old 2D Sonic games are currently being sold at on the Xbox Live Arcade, the game would receive a much higher recommendation. Rating: 3.5/5 stars Reach Mitchell Saltzman at:

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3-D gives new dimension to being a ‘Jackass’

ANTHONY SOLORZANO II

Correspondent In “Jackass 3D” there’s no stopping Johnny Knoxville, Steve-O, Bam Margera and company from making their audience laugh, cringe and even gag. In the third installment of the Jackass franchise, the crew is back with their dangerously hilarious stunts. The gang sticks to the same concept from the previous movies and the television show. The only difference is that they bring stupidity to the third dimension. With the new 3-D sensation sweeping the film industry, most films are

being released in the 3-D format. Some of the films being released are converted from the regular 2-D into 3-D. By converting it, the magic of 3-D is lost. “Jackass 3D” was filmed with special 3-D cameras, previously used in Avatar, capturing the real essence of the technology. Technology is not put to waste, and their innovative ideas do justice to the 3-D technology. After 10 years of seeing their work, you should know what you are getting yourself into. You should even expect certain toys to pop out to your face. One of the stunts performed involves thousands of Africanized bees. Some of the audience members will find themselves attempting to swat the little creatures out of their faces.

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Johnny Knoxville and crew do more of the same: make audiences laugh, cringe and gag. Another special effect camera used in the film is a Phantom high-speed camera, which shoots one thousand frames per second. Of course, the boys

bring this technology into a world it had never seen before: a good-old “Jackass” fashion baseball game. “Jackass 3D” is not an award-winning film.

There has not been any Oscar buzz about it, but the 94 minutes full of laughter accompanied with occasional sounds of disgust makes it well worth it.

The effects used in the movie also make it worth watching. Some stunts might make certain people nauseous; some people may throw up. So if you easily start gagging, do yourself a favor and bring a paper bag because you don’t want to miss this movie. If you enjoyed the show and liked the movies, then you are going to love “Jackass 3D.” Go for the 3-D — you will enjoy watching foolishness at its best in a whole new dimension. Also, if you can’t get enough of it, the footage that did not make the final cut will be released this Christmas as “Jackass 3.5.” Rating: 4/5 stars

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Do college students prefer coffee or energy drinks?

Ridin’ Solo but not ‘so low’ VALERIE CHEN

Assistant Lifestyle Editor My ex-girlfriend and I were in a long-term relationship but had to break up about a month ago, due to the long distance and her parents’ disapproval. We promised to be friends but because she started dating someone only two weeks after our break up, I decided I wasn’t ready for a friendship. She didn’t listen and still texts me, even informing me about her dates with her new boyfriend. Do you think it would be good for me to pursue a normal friendship with her, even if I feel like it’s just going to hurt me? I feel like she’s just trying to keep me on a leash. –A wayward

soul

I’m a fi rm believer in staying friends with an ex. After all, the person may have been a signifi cant figure in your life, albeit now a signifi cant figure in your past. There’s no reason not to sustain a pleasant but unromantic relationship. Conversely, this can only occur if that ex-boyfriend or ex-girlfriend deserves your friendship. An ex that disregards your feelings to the point of hurting you defi nitely does not. To begin with, the break up seems to be based on only external factors; out of your or her control. Therefore, it was not a result of fading feelings or wander ing eyes. The fact that she already has a boyfriend a mere two weeks later might mean that she is a serial dater – someone who always needs to be in a relationship. Also, it might mean that she has simply has moved on. On the other hand, maybe she hasn’t moved on, and her actions are a façade to appear superior and independent. “[The continued contact] might be some sort of ‘payback’ or attempt to get even for perceived hurts he caused her ,” said Michele Willingham, director of Cal Poly Pomona’ s Counseling and Psychology Services. “It could also be that she feels insecure and doubts her own worth, so she needs to continue getting attention and affi rmation from her ex as well as the new guy.” Yes, the two of you are no longer together , so technically she can do whatever she wants. She’ s allowed to date other people. After all, the two of you are now single. Nevertheless, you told her that you need space. Contacting you and even havi ng See Chen/Pg. 13

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KIMBERLY HADDAD

Staff Writer It’s a Monday morning; the intrusive sunlight gleams through sheer curtains hanging from the windowsill, and the alarm buzzes for the third time.

Your body is tangled up in the bed sheets as you stare at the ceiling for about an hour before deciding to get up. Once out of the warm groove in your mattress, you come face to face with the most important question

of the day: will you have coffee or an energy drink? Caffeine has been a popular addiction and widespread phenomenon from the time Starbucks established its overpriced beverages to when Red Bull gave us wings.

However, coffee my friends, is by far the better option. There’s nothing better than the intoxicating aroma of an organic bold roast. Not to mention you can add hints of hazelnut, vanilla or toffee nut to create a promising sweetness in every cup. Have you ever tried smelling an energy drink? Its potent smell is nauseating and never fails to make drinkers cringe. The taste of energy drinks are akin to carbonated cough syrup. In fact, Monster even made an attempt to sell a coffee-flavored beverage, “Mean Bean Java Monster,” which tastes like a bottle of Pellegrino sparkling water that got into a fight with a cold Cup O’ Joe and won. Gross. Not only is a freshbrewed cup of coffee appealing to the senses, it contains a higher amount of caffeine and most importantly – especially for college students – it’s walletfriendly. According to Energyfiend.com, a 16-ounce cup of coffee at Starbucks contains 290 milligrams. of caffeine. On the contrary, an 8.3-ounce can of Red Bull contains only 80 milligrams of caffeine and a 16-ounce

Monster or Rock Star has 160 milligrams. Most energy drinks have prices ranging anywhere from $2.99 to $5 depending on the size and brand, but for us coffee lovers, a small drip costs no more than $2. That’s if you keep all those fancy requests to a minimum, of course. According to, DeathbyCaffeine.com, the average woman can enjoy up to 56.48 cups of coffee at once before it leads to her death, but only 51.19 cans of Monster. Therefore, coffee is not only the better choice, but safer too. As stated in a chart regarding the amount of sugar in caffeinated beverages, a cup of coffee contains zero grams of sugar. Let me repeat; there are zero grams of sugar in a cup of coffee. Conversely, a Red Bull contains 28 grams of sugar and a Monster contains 54 grams. Coffee is indisputably the better option. When you come to life on that early Monday morning and have to face the most essential question of the day, simply choose a fresh cup of coffee over those sugar-filled, overpriced energy drinks. Reach Kimberly Haddad at:

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Canned: energy for a new age EVAN PERKINS

Opinions Editor Welcome to the age of instant gratification; help yourself to high-speedInternet, fast food made before you even know you want it and a speed of living that’s constantly accelerating. In this world where time is a luxury few have, why wait for coffee to brew when an energy drink is a just a vending machine or debit card swipe away? Coffee takes time to brew – time that just doesn’t exist on a busy school or work day. Also, a thermos has yet to be made that is trustworthy enough to prevent my backpack from turning into a soggy mess. Despite technologies advancement, thermos companies are still inept at manufacturing a product that doesn’t leak – ask me how I know. Caffeine makes a college education possible; it is the closest thing possible to a vaccine for procrastination. This humble chemical has been forcefully injected into college life and has become essential to finishing those late night essays, projects and presentations. Utilizing just the right amount of caffeine is important. Too much caffeine leaves people jittery and awake far longer than you intended to be, too little and that last minute assignment might not get done. Energy drinks offer the perfect balance of caffeine. The average 16 ounce energy drink contains about 160 milligrams of caffeine. A 16 ounce cup of Starbucks coffee contains 290

milligrams, far more than is necessary. Coffee is an acquired taste many will never develop. However, most of us have us have been consuming sugar since infancy. This generation was bottle-fed on corn syrup and teethed on sugar cubes. Despite its nutritional shortcomings, sugar is our seasoning of choice, and energy drinks are loaded with the stuff. Coffee drinkers argue that sugar is the Achilles heel of the energy drink. However, almost every energy drink brand offers a sugar-free variety. Coffee has no sugar – only if you drink it black. Very few people take coffee without sugar, and those grams add up quick. Sugar packets can range from two to 10 grams each. Hot beverages are great on cold days. On the average 10 cold days Southern California has in a year, coffee is perfect. For the rest of the 80-degree-plus days of the year, chilled energy drinks fit the bill much better. Energy drinks aren’t very expensive – especially if you know where to get them. Fresh and Easy sells Monsters for $1.79, and oncampus vending machines deliver RockStars for the reasonable sum of $2.00. While the rest of the world stands in line for their Grande soymilk espresso cinnamon-pumpkin whipped vanilla lattes, I will crack open a Red Bull and get on with my studies, my job and my life. Reach Evan Perkins at:

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Halloween: too sexy for the Samhain CHRIS BASHAW

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The tradition of dawning costumes for Halloween stems from the Celtic festival, “Samhain,” where ancient Celts would dress as evil spirits to appease them. However if modern women’s Halloween costumes are designed to resemble evil spirits, I would be more enticed than afraid of meeting one. In all seriousness, the explosion of “sexy” versions of otherwise normal costumes have come to be a little too risqué for good taste. It’s not a question of the ethics of the individual so much as it is of costume makers. These companies tar get women and exploit their sexuality for proﬁt. Common knowledge dictates that sex sells. Costume makers are just playing the game that companies in other industries have been playing for decades. Not surprisingly , this is achieved by photographing the most “beautiful” model possible wearing her costume. Her image, photographed in any number of poses that accentuate both the theme and sex appeal of the cos-

tume, is likely to be touched up in Photoshop before being plastered across the pages of catalogs and promotional materials. It’s a simple game of toying with human psychology , but it obviously works. If it didn’t, we wouldn’ t see so many low-cut shirts, miniskirts, ﬁ shnet stockings and other eye-catching apparel in costumes. Indeed Halloween of fers people the rare opportunity to deviate from reality and live vicariously through the subject of their costumes, but there’s a line between hearty fun and lewdness — a line that costume makers have clearly crossed without apprehension. It’s just not right to convince women that waltzing around as mere eye candy for men is okay . To do so is to convince everyone that everything the feminist movement fought for can be forgotten, even if it is for just one night. The problem with Halloween is that if left unchecked, it has the potential to magnify problems that some women in our society currently suffer with, including those pertaining to the gap between one’ s real and ideal self image. When anyone, not just

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the audacity of sharing unwanted details about her new boyfriend shows extreme insensitivity on her part. At this point, it is not a good idea to pursue a friendship. Her actions prove she is not ready; however, you might not be ready as well. It’s natural for the time following a breakup to be tinged with nostalgia and a slight bitterness. Therefore, it is good to have a buffer

zone of recovery: a time to embrace being independent and having fun in the company of other people you love, such as friends and family. Willingham also believes that continued contact after a break-up keeps wounds fresh. “It isn’t healthy to ‘wallow,’ which is what we all tend to do,” said Willingham. “We put on ‘our song,’ scroll through old pictures and read

all the texts we saved. The same is true for contact with our former partner. It is possible, after time has passed, for some romantic partners to be friends, but most of us need a break first to give our injured emotions a chance to heal.” Cut all contact until she realizes and understands the repercussions of how her actions might hurt you, and then possibly cultivate a

friendship. If you are still experiencing trouble with handling the situation, schedule an appointment at Counseling and Psychology Services, (909) 869-3220. Don’t hesitate to ask a ques-chen at formspring.me/ askmeaqueschen.

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women, is unable to attain the idealized image of the self, it can cause serious psychological issues akin to depression as well as the development of personality disorders and maladaptive behaviors.

Society won’ t crumble because Halloween costumes are sexy, but it couldn’ t hurt to see a little more class. Reach Chris Bashaw at:

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Broncos blanked by No. 8 Coyotes MARCELO VILLA

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Should preseason numbers matter? ERIK CARR

Sports Editor With less than three weeks to go before the Cal Poly Pomona men’s basketball team begins its season with an exhibition game at Duke University, two polls have been released by The Sporting News and the Div. II Bulletin, which ranked the Broncos, No. 5 and No. 1, respectively. While it’s interesting to see which teams are voted upon by so-called experts, I wanted to find out how accurate these polls were from previous seasons in predicting the NCAA Div. II National Champion. Prior to the beginning of the season, there are four polls that Div. II teams nationwide pay attention to, which are put out by the aforementioned Sporting News and Division II Bulletin, the National Association of Basketball Coaches and Basketball Times. The NABC and Basketball Times will unveil their preseason polls before the end of the month. Unfortunately, polls found over the past five years were harder to find than originally anticipated. However, preseason polls for the past five seasons were able to be found for the Div. II Bulletin and the NABC. Upon looking at a list of the preseason polls of all four poll administrators, some interesting conclusions emerge. One conclusion that emerges is that whatever team the Div. II Bulletin selects as No. 1, there is a pretty high possibility that the NABC will pick the same school. In fact, every year for the last five, these two institutions have picked the same school as No. 1. These institutions picked Tarleton State as No. 1 in the 2005-06 preseason poll, Winona State, for the next two seasons (2006-07, 2007-08), Findlay (2008-09) and BYU Hawaii (2009-10). Over the past five seasons, Div. II Bulletin and the NABC have a 40 percent accuracy of picking the No. 1 team that goes on to win the National Championship. Winona State and Findlay won the Div. II National Championship for the 200708 and 2008-09 seasons, respectively. As for The Sporting News, records could be found going as far back as the 200708 season. For the same seasons that See POLLS/Pg. 15

The Broncos went scoreless on Friday and Sunday as it lost two matches to Cal State San Bernardino, 1-0 and 2-0, respectively. The two losses dropped Cal Poly Pomona’s record to 7-6-1 overall and 5-61 in the CCAA. Cal State San Bernardino improved to 10-3-1 overall and 8-3-1 in the CCAA. The Broncos dropped from fourth to fifth place in the conference rankings while the Coyotes remain in second. The Broncos found themselves with their backs against the wall on Sunday in a playoff race that had them one place below a qualifying spot. The team felt the do or die mentality even hours before the game started. “This is a must win game if we want to have a chance at making the playoffs,” said senior forward Tyler Reinhart. Skies were gray and the rain was coming down at the kickoff of Sunday’s game, but a crowd of about 250 spectators still made their way to the game to cheer for their respective teams. “This game is everything

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Broncos’ senior forward Tyler Reinhart passes the ball in Sunday’s loss in men’s soccer versus Cal State San Bernardino. if we want to stay in the playoff race,” said senior defender Justin Valashinas before Sunday’s game. “We need to win out the rest of our games if we want to have any chance at making the playoffs.” Even in the wet conditions, both teams were extremely physical all throughout the game. Players were being knocked

down all over the field and referee Hector Perez had his whistle close in a match that produced four yellow cards and approximately 18 fouls. The Broncos’ defense was especially physical, allowing only nine shots from the opposing Coyotes. Cal Poly Pomona managed to get off 19. Even with the amazing

effort by the Broncos, the Coyotes came out on top of the home team, 2-0. Freshman midfielder/forward Juan Galarza scored in the seventh minute on an assist by senior forward/ midfielder Jose Godinez, who also scored an unassisted goal in the 59th minute. Senior forward Obi Agwu was shut down by

the Broncos’ defense. Freshman goalkeeper Andrew Todd stopped Agwu on numerous one-on-one situations as well. Cal State San Bernardino sophomore goalkeeper Tanner Olinger had eight saves for the Coyotes and helped secure the win for his team with the shutout. See INJURY/Pg. 15

Women’s soccer team loses two to Coyotes ANA IBARRA

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Playing against Cal State San Bernardino, senior defender Miya Quinn dribbles the ball to make a pass to her teammate.

The Cal Poly Pomona women’s soccer team walked away with two losses this past weekend against Cal State San Bernardino, losing Friday’s match on the road and Sunday’s match at home, 3-1 and 2-1, respectively. The Broncos have a 6-53 record overall and a 4-53 conference record. They rank fifth in the South Division, down one place from last week. The fourth-place Coyotes improved to 8-5-1 overall and 6-5-1 in CCAA play. Kellogg Field was the site of Sunday’s match in which junior forward Jennifer Rivera scored the Broncos’ only goal in the 2-1 loss to the Coyotes. “I think we played well, but we couldn’t finish,” said junior forward Valerie

Strawn. “The ball didn’t bounce our way, so for next game, we have to keep our heads up and keep going.” The Coyotes’ first goal was scored by junior forward Kristina Gomez off of an assist by sophomore forward Jani Carmona in the 11th minute. This was followed in the second half by a goal by senior midfielder/forward Unity Beddingfield, which was assisted by senior defender/midfielder Jenna Sanchez. The Broncos made their way to Premier Soccer Field on Friday with a set goal to play strong and earn a victory. In the end, however, the Broncos lost 3-1. Throughout the game, the Broncos struggled to keep the Coyote offense from taking shots at the Bronco net. Carmona scored the first

goal at 28:40, off of junior forward/midfielder Casey Hirsch’s assist, and scored the second goal at 37:12 after the ball slipped out of freshman goalkeeper Sarah Rohman’s hands. Sophomore forward Allison Pena and freshman midfielder Carissa Kutkowski were credited with the goal and assist, respectively. In one last attempt to score before halftime, junior forward Justine Barclay took advantage of her petite frame and quick movement to get past the Coyote defense and took a shot that made the crowd stand up, but was just wide of the right post. The Broncos went into the half, down 2-0. Despite an encouraging talk from their coaches, Isabelle Harvey and Erin See GOAL/Pg. 15

Volleyball team rallies to beat Otters, 3-2 TIFFANY ROESLER

Correspondent The Cal Poly Pomona volleyball team proved confidence was key last weekend as it swept the competition, winning back-to-back matches against No. 24 Cal State Monterey Bay, 3-2, and San Francisco State, 3-0. “This was our first weekend we won back-to-back,” said Head Coach Rosie Wegrich. “The team’s confidence is growing with each victory.” The Broncos improved their overall record to 8-10 and 6-7 in CCAA play. At weekend’s end, the Otters’ and Gators’ overall records are 12-4 and 10-8, respectively. Their CCAA records stand at 9-4 and 7-6, which place them in third and seventh, respectively.

Though the Broncos remain in ninth place in the conference, they are not deterred from this week’s upcoming matches. “I think we’ll come into this week’s matches with a lot more confidence,” said sophomore middle blocker Lindsey Poulos. “We’ll have something to prove against [Cal State Los Angeles and Cal State Dominguez Hills] since we lost to them in the first round [of conference].” The Broncos wiped out the San Francisco State Gators in three straight sets, earning a total of 18 blocks and seven aces over the Gators’ two blocks and four aces. The Broncos had a team attack percentage of .317. “I felt as a team we played really consistently,” Poulos said. “Our poise is what got us through the match.”

Leading the team with a .526 attack percentage, Poulos had 11 kills, five block assists and one ace. Junior right side hitter Kristin McNeese was also a top performer with eight kills, five block assists, two aces and a .364 attack percentage against the Gators. “We just got it done,” Wegrich said. “It was really exciting.” Though Poulos’ and McNeese’s individual performances helped, it was the overall team effort and togetherness that led the Broncos to success. “As a team, we just need to keep pushing and keep finishing games,” Poulos said. “We’ve done well this weekend with finishing [both teams] off.” Friday night’s emphatic match against the Cal State

Monterey Bay Otters was victorious as the Broncos took the No. 24 NCAA Div. II team to five sets. “Naturally, I feel that the team has generated the desire and the confidence,” Wegrich said. “[They have been] getting enough wins so they can battle it out with anybody.” Freshman middle blocker Sinead Palmer performed well, earning 13 kills, four block assists and five aces. Sophomore outside hitter Diana Lake and McNeese also earned 13 kills each against the Otters. Poulos had 12 kills, five block assists and two solo blocks as well. “[Winning back-to-back matches] is not easy to do when you’re on the road,” Wegrich said. “I always stress team, but our hitting

percentage as a team is very good, very strong and very high.” The Broncos now have momentum, a key component in any volleyball match. “The challenge is to keep playing the game we’re playing,” Poulos said. “We can’t stoop down to any of the [other] teams’ levels.” The Broncos are back home this weekend for two matches, beginning with “Pack the Stands” night this Thursday at 7 p.m. against the Cal State Los Angeles Golden Eagles and play the Cal State Dominguez Hills Toros on Saturday at 7 p.m. The Golden Eagles (10-7, 7-6) are ranked fourth in the CCAA while the Toros (216, 2-11) are ranked 11th. Reach Tiffany Roesler at:

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Garcia, a leader on and off course JEFFERSON YEN

Assistant Editor On a typical day, crosscountry and track and field athlete Sarah Garcia will wake up at 5:50 a.m., make herself breakfast and go run for the next two hours. Her favorite superhero is The Flash. “I don’t think I would even have to count on two fingers the [number] of instances where Sarah has missed practice,” said Troy Johnson, head coach of cross-country and track and field. If one were to look out into a crowd, it would be understandable if Garcia were overlooked. Garcia does not attract attention in her plain black jacket and gray Cal Poly Pomona track and field T-shirt. On closer inspection, one would notice that her graygreen eyes complement the colors of her shirt. Though

she may be a quiet individual, she is quick to smile and exudes an aura of warmth. Standing at 5 feet 2 inches tall, the fourth-year physics student may not be an imposing figure but she was built to run. This year, she has run well placing 10th at the Triton Classic at UC San Diego with a time of 23 minutes and 26 seconds. Her best performance was at the Stanford Invitational, where she ran the 6-kilometer race in 23:11. Those who know Garcia beam with pride when they speak about the growth that she has made. She runs very consistent, but in the last mile to half-mile, she turns it on, Johnson said. Johnson also said she has been a leader by example since the first day and he has seen her improve as a runner every year due to her determination and work ethic. “It’s amazing how much

she has developed,” said Ileana Tejada, a sixth-year fine arts and kinesiology student and track and field athlete. “I can’t believe how grown up she is now. I am really proud of her.” Johnson feels that his time with Garcia has been a fond memory. “I was very fortunate to come in with such a great young lady, that has stuck with the program,” Johnson said. “Knowing it was a brand new coach coming in and [she] gave me a chance.” Garcia not only loves running, but she also loves competing. One of the earliest inklings that she wanted to be a runner was in the fifth grade, in which she placed within the top three runners for the mile run. “Me and two of my friends, we placed [first, second and third],” Garcia said. “I thought it was fun trying to be fast.” Garcia may have inherited

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the running gene from her father, Ed Garcia, who was a runner and a Cal Poly Pomona alumnus. “When I was a kid, he would show me his medals and tell me all of these stories,” Garcia said. It was when she tried out for cross-country in seventh grade that she fell in love with the sport. Though she is passionate about running, Garcia originally arrived at Cal Poly Pomona as an aerospace engineering student. Within a year though, she realized her

passions lie in physics. Dr. Homeyra Sadaghiani, professor of physics, is someone that Garcia feels is influential in her physics career. It was under Sadaghiani’s tutelage that Garcia and fellow physics student, April Hankins, were able to pen a paper. Their joint effort produced “The Impact of the History of Physics on Student Attitude and Conceptual Understanding of Physics,” which is to be published next month. Garcia attended the Physics Education Research Conference in Portland, OR last July where she submitted the paper. “It’s really cool to be published among these people,” Garcia said. “Especially, since we had read some of their papers.” Garcia plans to graduate in a year. Following her graduation, she plans to complete

her credential program so that she can start teaching physics in high school. “I thought with teaching, this is my chance to really influence these students,” Garcia said. “I want to be the physics teacher that makes them interested.” Sarah has already had experience being a mentor to students during her time at high school and college. She volunteers over the summers at Valencia High School, her former high school, in Placentia where her father is head coach of the girls’ cross-country team. “It’s actually like practice for teaching because I’m helping to coach them,” Garcia said. Next year, when she will be able to commit full-time to the team, she will officially become an assistant coach at Valencia. Reach Jefferson Yen at:

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More bad news came for Cal Poly Pomona in the remaining seven minutes of the game when Valashinas had a vicious collision with Coyotes’ junior midfielder DJ Vigil.

Valashinas, who was favoring his right knee, managed to walk off the field, but did not return. The injury did not appear serious, but precautions were taken to sit him.

On Friday, Agwu proved why he is the leading goal scorer by stunning the Broncos in a heartbreaking 1-0 loss in overtime. Although Cal Poly Pomona attempted more shots

on goal than its opponent, Cal State San Bernardino only needed one wellplaced strike from its star forward to be victorious. The goal by Agwu came on an assist by Galarza

in the 93rd minute of the match. This season, Agwu has scored 11 goals in 12 games, which is an astounding statistic considering the strength of play from the teams within the

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Broncos’ junior forward Luis Gonzalez regains possession of the ball against Cal State San Bernardino last Sunday.

division. Reinhart and junior forward Luis Gonzalez led the Broncos with five shots each, but they were unable to find the back of the net. “We dominated for most of the game but we missed a lot of wide open shots, myself included,” Reinhart said. “We just weren’t able to put them away.” Valashinas had a similar mindset. “Honestly, we had a lot of chances and just couldn’t finish,” Valashinas said. “It was just one of those games.” Cal Poly Pomona will begin its final home stretch on Friday at 4:30 p.m. against UC San Diego and end it on Sunday against Cal State East Bay at 11:30 a.m. UC San Diego is third in the CCAA South Division, with a 6-4-4 record overall and a 6-3-3 conference record, while Cal State East Bay is sixth, with an overall record of 2-12-2 and a 1-9-2 record in CCAA play. The Broncos will be looking to make up some ground in one last run for the playoffs. Reach Marcelo Villa at:

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GOAL: Women’s soccer team escapes shutouts POLLS: Continued from page 14 Reinke, the Broncos still made their way back to the field for the second half with several unsuccessful attempts to score. Although she made it past the Coyote defense, Strawn had several shots that either went over the crossbar or straight into the hands of junior goalkeeper Tiffany Joy Mallick. As the game came closer to an end, the crowd’s enthusiasm increased and the tension between the players grew. Sophomore forward Angela Garcia felt the aggression firsthand as she was taken down with a hard hit from the Coyote defense and had to be substituted by junior forward Brittney Marteney. Junior defender Michelle Nava also suffered the consequences of playing an aggressive game when she received a yellow card. With 7:35 remaining in regulation, the Coyotes scored with a header received from a corner kick, making the score 3-0. Carmona scored her second goal on the day off of freshman midfielder An-

drea Zimkowski’s assist. Rohman was then substituted by junior goalkeeper Natalia Guevera. The Broncos, however, did not want to leave the Coyotes’ home field without scoring. Their perseverance finally paid off when forward senior Britany Garrett scored the Broncos’ only goal, which ended the shutout. Strawn, who earned the assist, received the ball from senior defender Miya Quinn. With four games remaining in the 2010 season, the Broncos return this weekend for their final home stand of the season. They play UC San Diego on Friday at 7 p.m. and Cal State East Bay on Sunday at 2 p.m. UC San Diego is 10-2-2 overall and 8-2-2 against conference teams while Cal State East Bay is 6-6-3 overall and 4-6-2 in CCAA play. They are second place and sixth place in the South Division, respectively. Reach Marcelo Villa at:

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Defending the ball against Cal State San Bernardino, junior midfielder Gloria Gonzalez steps up to take the offensive last Sunday.

Div. II Bulletin and NABC correctly predicted the best team, The Sporting News had Winona State and Findlay ranked at No. 2. Only the 2009-10 preseason poll by Basketball Times could be found. It had the Broncos ranked at No. 9. Despite being ranked in every poll last season, none of the four polls chose Cal Poly Pomona as the No. 1 team. The highest the Broncos were ranked was No. 4 in Div. II Bulletin’s poll. When all is said and done, there are times when these polls correctly predict the National Champion, but they are by no means perfect prognosticators. Reach Erik Carr at:

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