November 2, 2010 Issue

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VOL. LXVI NO. 6

Fraternity under investigation Pi Kappa Alpha under interim suspension after alleged hazing incident, 31 Greek organizations on probation MITCHELL SALTZMAN

News Editor As a result of an alleged hazing incident, the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity has been placed on an interim suspension by Cal Poly Pomona’s administration, pending the result of an investigation.

The remaining Greek organizations have also been put

on temporary probation.

In addition to the university’s suspension, the supreme council from the Pi Kappa Alpha national office has placed a 30-day administrative suspension on the Cal Poly Pomona chapter.

While under suspension, the organization will not be allowed to use university facilities, recruit new members

or access its financial accounts.

As part of the temporary probation period, the 31 Greek organizations are unable to conduct any recruitment/intake efforts, initiations or ritual ceremonies.

The alleged hazing took place in December 2009 and involved a member being blindfolded and branded

against their will. It was recently brought to light when a member of the fraternity spoke out against the act.

In an e-mail sent out to Greek organization presidents, Greek Council President Sergio Nava advised members to decline comment to the media.

“We do not need to have any more stories going on

and we all only know what is said on Polycentric,” said Nava in the e-mail.

This is the second hazingrelated incident involving Cal Poly Pomona’s Greek community that has made headlines in the last two years.

Rebecca Gutierrez Keeton, associate vice president and dean of students, expressed

Chinese scholars visit university Eight Chinese delegates tour Southern California to survey the United States’ democratic process

her discontent regarding these allegations.

“I am not happy that we have two [instances] in a row,” said Keeton. “This doesn’t just affect the group that got caught. This is about all of [the Greek organizations] telling the truth and being honest about what [hazing] is.”

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Police search for reported sexual assailant GREG TOUMASSIAN

CHRIS BASHAW

Editor-in-Chief

Copy Editor A delegation of eight Chinese academic leaders hosted by Cal Poly Pomona will observe voting procedures throughout Los Angeles County today.

“These [scholars] will be the engines of political reform in China, because when these people write and when these people speak, people listen,” said Ray Wang, dean of University Library. “They are influential scholars and influential leaders.”

Because of his affiliation with the Carter Center during a previous observation, Wang played an integral part in the delegation’s week-long stay at Cal Poly Pomona’s Kellogg West on-campus hotel.

Wang said the Carter Center — a non-profit organization founded by for-

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Li Yun, assistant professor at China Univ. of Political Science and Law, examines a pamphlet from the Carter Center at a briefing on U.S. politics in 2010 midterm elections last Friday. mer U.S. President Jimmy Carter that seeks to prevent conflicts between and within countries, improve worldwide health and promote democracy — paid for the entirety of the delegation’s visit.

The delegation briefly met University President

Michael Ortiz last Friday after a briefing on U.S. politics and key issues in the 2010 midterm elections, presented by George Hong, a professor of history and co-director of the Center on Religion and Chinese Society at Purdue University.

The purpose of the del-

egation’s observation is to survey the United States’ upcoming midterm elections and overall democratic processes.

“They are going to observe and see how Americans do an election and hopefully write articles and tell the powers that be how

this should be done,” said Wang.

It’s considered an important mission by Yawei Liu, director of the China program at the Carter Center, because people in China have a skewed view of American democratic proSee DELEGATES/Pg. 4

BRONCOS TAKE FLIGHT NCAA Div. II National Champion Cal Poly Pomona Broncos will face the defending NCAA Div. I National Champion Duke University Blue Devils Thursday

ERIK CARR

Sports Editor The reigning NCAA Div. II National Champion Cal Poly Pomona men’s basketball team flies 2,500 miles to Durham, N.C. today where it will play reigning Div. I National Champion Duke University in an exhibition game this Thursday.

“It’s an honor, honestly,” said senior forward Donnelle Booker. “It’s a very good team, very good program.

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University Police are asking the campus and surrounding communities for assistance in a case involving a reported sexual assault that occurred Oct. 20 on Temple Avenue.

According to a University Police crime bulletin, the attack occurred at approximately 10:15 p.m. The victim, who requested anonymity, was walking to her car on Temple Avenue near University Drive when the assault occurred.

The case was reported on Oct. 27, and according to the report, “The attacker is described as a light-skinned male, 5-feet-11 to 6-feet-2, with an athletic build. He was dressed in dark clothing, possibly wearing a sweatshirt with a hood.”

Erika Zepeda, coordinator for the Violence Prevention & Women’s Resource Center and trained advocate, said a survivor of a sexual assault could be dealing with a great deal of emotional stress and shock, something that could lead to a delay in the reporting the crime.

“Every case is different and every person reacts to a sexual assault very differently,” said Zepeda. “Depending on the situation, the survivor might experience shame or embarrassment. They might feel like the crime is their fault and might blame themselves for what happened.”

Bruce Wilson, University Police lieutenant, said hesitance to report a sexual assault is not uncommon, however, reporting a crime as soon as possible is suggested.

“The sooner [University Police] know about something … the better,” said Wilson. “The fresher everything is, the evidence that might be found ... the better chance there is at solving the crime.”

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Fall Career Day fills the Commons The 2010 Fall Career Day draws students and employers to its new location at the Bronco Commons

Guest speaker to address food sustainability

ANA IBARRA

Staff Writer Cal Poly Pomona students made their way to the Bronco Commons in search of part-time jobs or openings to promising careers Wednesday, Oct. 27 for the Fall Career Day. The event took place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the new location, instead of the University Quad where it had been held in previous years.

The event was open to Cal Poly Pomona students, alumni and the general public.

The Los Angeles Police Department, J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Gexpro Electrical Distribution, Hi-

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Booths lined the walkways in the Bronco Commons as employers and students met at the Fall Career Day 2010. tachi Consulting, and Louis Vuitton, were a few of the companies present at the event.

Throughout the course of the week, the Career Center hosted events such as Resumaniac and a workshop entitled “How to Prepare

for Career Day,” to increase students’ chances of impressing employers.

Georgina Diaz, the human resource’s volunteer manager for the California Science Center, was impressed and pleased. Within the first hour of the event,

she had found qualified Cal Poly Pomona students willing to work and volunteer at the center’s newest exhibit.

“We recently opened a new exhibit called Ecosystems and we know [Cal Poly Pomona has] a great See CAREER DAY/Pg. 5

The Center for Community Service-Learning has scheduled a presentation by Winona LaDuke on Nov. 9. LaDuke is an internationally renowned activist working on sustainable development, climate change and environmental justice.

She has authored many books including “Recovering the Sacred,” “All our Relations” and “Last Standing Woman”. She is the executive director of Honor the Earth and founder of the White Earth Land Recovery Project.

She will speak about “Food Sovereignty and Sustainability” at the Bronco Student Center in the Ursa Major suite from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. During U-hour, from noon to 1 p.m. the Center for Community Service-Learning will host a Sustainability Resource and Food Fair on the second floor lobby near Ursa Major.

This event is sponsored by the H.O. La Bounty Endowed Chair of Interdisciplinary Applied Knowledge and co-sponsored by Human Nutrition and Food Science, the John T. Lyle Center for Regenerative Studies, Office of Student Life and Cultural Centers and Ethnic and Women’s Studies.

For more information contact Kari Ikemoto at krikemoto@

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Rose Float history to be told at presentation

The end of fall quarter is fast approaching and as students work to prepare for finals, papers and projects, they are also working toward perfecting personal resumes.

Last Tuesday’s Resumaniac, held at the Career Center, was an event designed to help students enhance their resumes before they hand them to future employers.

“I am looking to get my resume tweaked to better suit any interviews I come across,” said Nick Myers, a third-year electronics and computer engineering technology student.

At the event approximately 20 representatives from various companies such as Southern Wine and Spirits, The Los Angeles Urban League and Target offered on-the-spot resume critiques to students.

Patricia Duran, career

A presentation on the history of the Rose Float Parade will take place in the University Library’s Grand Reading room today at noon.

The presentation will be headed by Ron Simons, the associate vice president of special projects at Cal Poly Pomona.

Attendees are also invited to view the Rose Float display on the second floor that houses several of the awards and designs of some of Cal Poly Pomona’s winning floats at the parade.

Last year, the float created by Cal Poly Pomona and its sister school Cal Poly San Luis Obispo not only won the Bob Hope Humor Award from the Tournament of Roses, but also the firstever Viewers Choice award for their “Jungle Cuts” float.

Employers offer professional critiques FARHEEN DAYALA

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(Right) Myo Han, civil engineering student, receives one-on-one advising from Paul Salce to improve his resume at Resumaniac in the Career Center. counselor at the Career Center, said Resumaniac was originally conducted by career counselors and now includes 15-22 employers who offer constructive criticism to students regarding their resumes.

“It’s grown to this really big event where students look forward to it,” said Duran.

“When we first had it we were praying to get students and now, you have this line where for some of them it’s almost an hour and a half wait.”

One of the top tips employers offered to students is the importance of accuracy in their resumes.

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FRAT: Greek life on temporary probation Continued from page 1

In 2009, Sigma Phi Epsilon was suspended and banned from Cal Poly Pomona after a pledge was burned during a hazing ritual.

“This [instance] is different because it was an individual and it was absolutely intentional,” said Keeton about the differences between what happened with Sigma Phi Epsilon and the allegations against Pi Kappa Alpha. “I believe that [Sigma Phi Epsilon] put themselves in a bad situation and something really bad happened. It’s a big difference.”

In order to be taken off probation and regain its good standing with the university, the Greek organizations must work with its national or regional leadership to go over

the topics of subtle and overt hazing with all members, provide documentation of new member education and/ or induction process, present evidence of anti-hazing education conducted in the last 12 months and submit a signed Hazing Audit verification form no later than Dec. 10, 2010.

While Nava declined to comment on the specifics of the incident, he expressed his general thoughts on the matter.

“It’s an unfortunate situation,” said Nava. “Cal Poly has a zero tolerance [policy] on hazing. Obviously this ordeal is not a reflection of the whole Greek community.”

Nava said it is unfortunate that hazing incidents tend to

overshadow the positive aspects of Greek life.

“As soon as a bad situation happens, we get coverage, but when we are volunteering it’s not covered as much,” said Nava.

Keeton estimated the bestcase scenario for Pi Kappa Alpha at the conclusion of the investigation would involve a representative from the fraternity’s national office coming out and just expelling the single person who committed the act.

In an assumed worst-case scenario, Keeton said that Pi Kappa Alpha would have its charter suspended for a certain number of years based on what they find.

One of the questions that is posed after the two incidents

of hazing is whether the university’s stance on the issue needs to be more firm.

“I think that it’s already hard. We already lost Sigma Phi Epsilon a year ago,” said Nava. “I still think [the university] is dealing with it in the right way.”

Keeton agrees and said the university’s stance on hazing is already harsh and potential changes in their stance must wait until the results of the investigation are seen.

In an e-mail, Andrea Nechvatal, the senator at large for the Greek Council said, “The Greek Community needs to stay unified so we can overcome this together.” She had no further comment to offer.

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Campus to celebrate Dia de los Muertos This Thursday marks the 16th annual Dia de los Muertos celebration at Cal Poly Pomona.

The event will take place at the Bronco Commons from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m and will feature multicultural altars, cultural performances, music, free art activities, food sales and a spoken word performance.

In addition, there will be free face painting from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Cesar E. Chavez Center for Higher Education.

Dia de Los Muertos, or Day of the Dead as it’s known in English, is a holi-

day celebrated by many Mexicans and Mexican Americans that focuses on remembering and honoring friends and family members who have died.

For more information, call (909) 869-5035 or visit dsa.csupomona.edu/cesarchavez.

Students invited to Rec Center think tank session Associated Students, Inc. is partnering with the architectural firm LPA, Inc. allowing students the opportunity to give the university their input regarding the Student Recreation Center design.

The focus group, which will last for about one hour, will take place in Ursa Minor of the Bronco Student Center.

On Thursday, Nov. 4 and Dec. 2 students, along with the rest of the campus community, will be provided with more information about the project. Both meetings will go from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Student Recreation Center is scheduled to open in 2014.

Students will also be able to provide feedback as the schematic design portion of the project is being decided.

LPA Architects was recognized in 2009 by Engineering News-Record as the number 11 green design architecture firm in the nation and is based out of Irvine, Calif. Participants are welcome to come either for the entire meeting or a portion.

POLICE BLOTTER TRAFFIC COLLISION

MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT

Occurred at Temple and Chevron Station.

Disposition: Exchanged Information.

Occurred at parking lot F9 on Kellogg Drive.

Disposition: Report Taken.

OCT. 19, 3:06 p.m

MEDICAL ASSIST

OCT. 24, 5:39 a.m.

Occurred at K Lot. Thr ee people throwing pumpkins over the fence.

Disposition: Code 14. Return to normal duty.

OCT. 20, 12:59 p.m.

REPORT

OCT. 21, 9:06 p.m.

Occurred at building 109 on Cypress Lane/Oak Lane. Possible hit and run.

Disposition: Code 14, return to normal duty.

MEDICAL ASSIST

MALICIOUS MISCHIEF OCT. 20, 2:22 p.m.

18-year-old female was at cheerlead- Spray paint on the third floor of ing practice when she fell at 9:30 the structure area 2C on the ramp p.m. She was experiencing dizzy going up to the third floor. Graffiti: spells and possible concussion. Vic- 43 Tyfinny with heart. Caution tape tim will be waiting at second floor. has been put up.

Disposition: Report Taken.

Disposition: Report Taken.

OCT 20, 11:11 p.m.

MEDICAL ASSIST

OCT 22, 10:08 p.m.

Occurred at building 9, College of Engineering. Between Building 17 and Building 9. A male with hands shaking and is light headed.

Disposition: Code 14, return to normal duty.

PERSON STUCK IN ELEVATOR

OCT. 22, 10:14 a.m.

Occurred at Building 98. CLA. Elevator 1 on the fifth floor, elevator D. Disposition: Assisted

MEDICAL ASSIST

OCT. 21, 8:19 a.m.

Occurred at Building 35, University Union. Female fell and has an ankle injury. Subject is outside of the fitness center.

Disposition: Report Taken

MALICIOUS MISCHIEF OCT. 23, 1:23 a.m.

Occurred at 60 on 60. At 10 p.m. subject left her room and upon returning at 1 a.m. found her room had been vandalized. Both her and her roommates clothes were strewn around.

Disposition: No crime established

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Students get smart at Health Fest CHRIS BASHAW

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Know what you mean GREG TOUMASSIAN

Editor-in-Chief It is a truly dull sight to watch someone ramble on about something with passion and vigor, knowing full well how wrong he or she really is.

Sadly, this display of a lack of understanding is all too common.

Today is Election Day. Disregarding the argument that our votes do not matter, it is a good time to become a truly independent thinker.

This does not mean read through summarized and hacked version of the various ballots, nor does it mean jump on the bills seemingly in agreement with personal beliefs.

Whether it is laziness or a discomfort with large bodies of text, a number of young people do not want to hit the books and read.

This epidemic isn’t specific to politics. In general, young people seem unwilling to do research.

Blame it on technology or the Internet, but these excuses are weak attempts at covering up for a new level of laziness.

This generation should be aware that websites like Wikipedia are not reference points. If anything, when those crazy professors rambled about “the free encyclopedia that anyone can edit” not being a legitimate research tool, they were right.

Sure, websites like Wikipedia are extremely convenient and in most cases fine for common knowledge, but sometimes it is necessary to put down the mouse and pick up a book.

Yes, it will take more time and yes most people are “extremely busy,” but if book lights replaced the glow of television screens and Facebook messages, maybe some real research could be done.

To think, young people could come up with their own conclusions.

Homogenization is the terrifying factor.

If young people begin depending on these hacked forms of research or are just too lazy to look into something for themselves, this generation has a bland and See UNFILTERED/Pg. 5

The Better Educated Students Management Alcohol Resposbilities Together and Health Fest 2010 fairs combined Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. in University Park to educate students about health and safety risks affecting college students.

Officials decided to move the B.E.S.M.A.R.T. (Better Educated Students Managing Alcohol Responsibilities Together) event, which is usually held in spring, earlier in the school year to give students an early exposure to alcohol awareness and safety.

“We felt spring was too late to talk about alcohol awareness,” said Debbie See HEALTH/Pg. 4

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University Police and Cal Poly Pomona Rideshare program display a wrecked car to warn students of the dangers of drinking and driving at the B.E.S.M.A.R.T. and Health Fest on Tuesday.

Fair educates students about cyber security RACHEL WINTER

Staff Writer What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas ... and on Facebook. That’s the opinion of students and faculty who educated the Cal Poly Pomona community at the Cyber Security Fair.

During the seventh annual event, students were given the chance to gain knowledge about how to protect themselves in the virtual

world.

Featuring two presentations with hands-on demonstrations, the annual fair gave students various tips and advice on how to protect their online image.

Dozens of experts showcased new products from Hewlett Packard, Dell, McAfee and other leading industry names, giving students’ information on better protection management as well. Representatives from

multiple companies agreed that technology is advancing at such a high rate that awareness to be cyber-safe needs to be taught.

The first workshop, “Home Wireless Security” was given by Students With an Interest in the Future of Telecommunications.

SWIFT is the premier security and technology club on campus.

According to the club’s website, members have the

opportunity to focus on security and application of security through real world issues, with a focus on Linux operating systems.

“We basically like anything with computers,” said Sean Richardson, vice president of SWIFT. “We’re basically computer nerds.”

The first presentation explained the way hackers can connect to individuals’ WiFi networks while being 300 feet from a router.

This may give a hacker the ability to use personal Internet connections, increasing the chances of gaining access to personal information – a leading cause in cyber identity theft.

“Hackers can connect to and use your internet service to download things that are illegal, and in turn, you will be the one in trouble when the FBI comes knocking,” said Richardson. “They can See CYBER/Pg. 4

Former LAX employee is director of PTS BEN FRENCH

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Cal Poly Pomona’s new Director of Parking and Transportation Services Michael Biagi stands by a map of his new jurisdiction.

Michael Biagi, former bus director for Riverside Transit Agency and landside operations leader for Los Angeles International Airport, has replaced Glenn Shenker as the director of parking and transportation.

“This is day number eight for me, so obviously I’m still brand new here,” said Biagi.

“But, I have met quite a few people: Faculty, students, staff and everybody has been very gracious, helping me with where I need to go and who I need to talk to and it’s more reception than I’ve had before.”

Biagi manages different aspects of what goes on at the school like selling hang-tags for parking, enforcement of the parking lot policies,

unlocking vehicles, nighttime escorts, battery jumps and the various needs of the Bronco Express and Bronco Link shuttle services.

Another part of the job is the rideshare program, a service to help students carpool with others while conserving gas and being environmentally-friendly.

“We encourage and reward people to get out of their private car by themselves and get into a carpool or vanpool,” said Biagi. “For some people, like myself, I rode my bike to work this morning and we encourage walking if you live close enough to do that.”

Working with students, staff and faculty concerns is another job for Biagi.

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Vacancy filled in ASI Business Services CECILY ARAMBULA

Staff Writer Cal Poly Pomona’s Business Services, part of Associated Students, Inc.’s Administration Office, has a new interim associate director: Angela Chan.

Chan, who has had years of experience working at Cal State Los Angeles’s

Auxiliary Services from 1997 to 2009, has only been part of CPP’s Business Services for the past two weeks but has already made an impression.

“She’s been doing a great job,” said ASI Associate Executive Director, Powell Velasco.

Chan is taking the place of previous Associate Di-

rector, Deolinda Da Veiga.

Initially, ASI was looking for a replacement for Clarence Fong, the former director of business services who recently resigned. However, Velasco felt Chan would be more appropriate as associate director.

“What made her stand out was just her prior expe-

rience in the Cal State System,” said Velasco.

Velasco said Chan was the only candidate for the position.

“She had experience working at Cal State Los Angeles in Auxiliary and already knew the ins and outs,” said Velasco.

Chan’s position as interim associate director

means she is a temporary.

This interim appointment will allow Chan to fill the position for up to one year, at which point ASI Administration will find another Associate Director of CPP’s Business Services.

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DELEGATES: Delegates intrigued by U.S. democracy SAFETY:

cesses.

“In China, there is false perception of how democracy works in the United States,” said Liu. “We want to use these eye-witness reports to convey to our readers what exactly this so-called American democracy is about, which has a very tarnished image in China.”

Liu added that “money issues, emptiness of the candidates, the lack of civic education” and the “shallowness of voters” are what tends to stand out in the collective mind of the Chinese populace when American democracy is brought up.

“I think there’s a lot of misconceived notions about what American democracy is and how it works, so we ask our scholars to write reports and put them out at our website so our readers can have a more thorough understanding of what exactly is going on in the United States,” said Liu.

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In China, there is a false perception of how democracy works in the United States.

-Yawei Liu director of the China program at the Carter Center

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Added Liu: “I don’t think Chinese scholars are in the position to be critical of the election; it seems they are coming from a country that doesn’t even have elections like these at all.”

One of the scholars, Hu Wei, dean of the School of International and Public Affairs at Shanghai Jiaotong University, said he was “surprised” by the concept of referendum — a form of direct democracy where citizens vote on legislation — and found its practice

in the United States, especially in California, “very interesting.”

Liu said compared to the United States, Chinese democracy is still in its infancy.

“China has not reached that stage where citizens can initiate a proposition to legislate through vote — no, China is far from that,” Liu said. “In terms of challenges, issues confronting government, they’re probably more or less the same; but in terms of elections, referendum or initiatives, China and the United States are Heaven and Earth — they are not comparable at all.”

Tomorrow, the delegation is scheduled for a debriefing with staff from the Carter Center and a trip to Venice Beach, Santa Monica Beach or Rodeo Drive.

The delegation is scheduled to leave Los Angeles this Thursday.

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Concerns brought up about free parking zones

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“I was pretty surprised, I didn’t think there would be as many corrections as I got on my resume,” said Alexander Kalaley, a first-year mechanical engineering student. “I got hints and tips and I think it was a really helpful program.”

Zepeda said a survivor of a sexual assault is entitled to free confidential advocacy after he or she has experienced the crime from the Violence Prevention & Women’s Resource Center, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

“You don’t have to file a police report in order to speak with an advocate,” said Zepeda. “Our role is to let survivors know what their rights are and what their options are, and then from there the survivor can determine what course of action he or she wants to take.”

In its crime bulletin, University Police Chief Michael Guerin asked members of the campus community to “be aware of their surroundings, travel with others when practical, park in well-lighted and populated areas, and to notify University Police immediately of any suspicious persons or situations.”

Due to a lack of parking restrictions, Temple Avenue near University Drive is utilized by students for free parking. However, a lack of lighting creates a potentially dangerous environment at night.

“I understand why the students park there: they can’t afford it or they don’t want to pay for the campus parking,” said Wilson. “They have to weigh out what’s better, in this case I would say it’s better to pay for campus parking and get off that dark street out there.”

University Police, Pomona Police and the Walnut Sheriff’s Station have increased patrols in the area.

Those with information regarding the sexual assault are encouraged to contact University Police at (909) 869-3070. Anonymous tips can be submitted to (909) 869-3399.

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University President Michael Ortiz and Yawei Liu, Director China Program at the Carter Center, receives a book copy of the history of Cal Poly Pomona.

MANIAC: Students and employers benefit from event

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ical errors prior to sending in resumes to employers.

“It’s a common sense thing that slipped by: spelling errors. I’ve had a student misspell their name,” said Sarinna Chavez, manager of recruiting and training at Southern Wine and Spirits.

“Now that it is so competitive these days, we’re looking for reasons to eliminate someone, so why would I hire someone who has a mistake on their resume, as opposed to someone who does not?”

Employers also said proper communication plays a role in resumes as well as interviews.

“That’s the complaint we get from our employers,” said Duran. “Students can communicate, but they communicate poorly: no eye contact, lack of confidence.”

Michael Thomas from The Los Angeles Urban League said another common error made by students in their resumes is the lack of research.

Thomas said students should know the culture, community involvement and challenges companies face, prior to creating a resume.

“Those are some of the things that will make a big impact on employers, when they know you’ve researched their organization,” said Thomas.

Thomas said instead of modifying their resumes based on what the employer is looking for, students tend to list a wide range of personal skills.

“Finding out what [companies] are looking for, as opposed to giving a static list of skill sets that may not be what they’re looking for,” said Thomas. “That’s probably the number one issue that not only students, but most job seekers have to address.”

Along with an error-free resume, employers are looking for key words that grab attention when reading resumes.

“The employer only has eight to 10 seconds to scan their resumes,” said Thomas.

“They are looking for key information.”

Thomas said portfolios that include a cover letter, testimonials from past employers and a professional biography help students during the hiring process because it shows

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Aaron Christensen, third year international business management student, meets with a Target representative to receive advice on improving his resume at Resumaniac in the Career Center on Oct. 26. students have analytical and problem solving skills.

“With those kinds of things in their portfolio, they don’t have to cram their resume with everything they have done,” Thomas said.

Duran said Resumaniac is an event that is beneficial to both students and employers.

“I know students value feedback from the employer

and they really do apply it,” said Duran. “Employers see the results as well because when they go to the career fairs, they see resumes that are more marketable and more competitive.”

Some students expressed that Resumaniac aided them in perfecting resumes in areas that may have otherwise been overlooked.

HEALTH: Tips for healthy living given out Health Fest

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Students guess how much alcohol is considered a normal serving at Ridge Runner’s Ski and Snowboard Club’s booth on Oct. 26

Jackley, marketing coordinator for Student Health Services.

Jackley said the combined event was primarily comprised of student organizations and departments that deal with student health subject matter.

Among such groups were Cal Poly Pomona’s Cycling Club, the Inter Hall Council, Counseling and Psychological Services and the Student Health Services and Wellness Center.

The Wellness Center set up the “Love Lab,” booth where students had

the opportunity to buy 10 condoms for $1 and learn about safe-sex practices as well as testing for sexually-transmitted diseases.

Ridge Runners Ski & Snowboard club allowed students to guess how much alcohol was considered a normal serving by filling cups with coloredwater resembling alcoholic beverages.

“I learned a lot about how much alcohol you should be drinking,” said Bianca Vargas, a third-year graphic design student.

“It’s about half a cup.”

The Phi Kappa Tau fraternity gave out “mocktails,” while the Zeta Tau Alpha sorority continued its Breast Cancer awareness efforts following its “Think Pink Week.”

In addition to a beer goggle obstacle course, the University Police and the Cal Poly Pomona Rideshare Program brought in a wrecked car that had been in a drunk-driving accident to illustrate the dangers of driving under the influence of alcohol.

“It’s an effective visual effect to see the damage,

rather than just hearing about it,” said Jessie Stephen, a first-year undeclared student.

The Greek Council handed out free hot dogs, which drew many students to the event.

“People love free stuff,” said Ryan Lam, a thirdyear communication student. “People follow large groups of people. I saw a lot of people and decided to check it out.”

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only prove it was you because it came from your router.”

In the first hands-on experience, students were able to practice what they heard in the presentation by using laptops to simulate how to secure their network.

Management Information Systems Student Association presented the second workshop.

According to its website, MISSA is an organization focused on enabling students to gain careers in IT, as well

as develop hard technology and soft communication skills.

For its workshop, MISSA focused on social networking to give students an in-depth look at a very real and current issue in today’s society, giving the name of the presentation, “What Happens in Vegas Stays on Facebook.”

“It was very informative and interesting,” said Bianca Gonzales, a fifth- year communication student.

“It was cool to understand what today’s culture is go-

ing through. It was a very inyour-face presentation.”

Mike Bobrowicz, president of MISSA, presented hands-on training, giving information to students about different phishing scams found on Facebook and other social networking sites.

Bobrowicz said playing various games on Facebook, or even just liking something on Facebook, can come at a cost. He also said posting pictures of drinking, partying and many things people may do when they are young

can hurt their chances of obtaining a desired career.

“We help put on the cyber fair because we wanted to let students know about the dangers of Facebook and how it is limiting their ability to find a job and get a career,” said Bobrowicz. “Many recruiters have told us that they do look at the Facebook of applicants and a lot of Cal Poly [Pomona] students are being turned away.”

One goal of representatives of the cyber security fair was to promote healthy

computer life, with hopes to keep the online identity of students apart from their life identity.

“Just think, five or 10 years from now, would that picture even matter? Would you look back at that picture and wonder why you did that?” said Zefren Edior, MISSA president emeritus.

“Especially since you may not even want to remember what you were doing or thinking and by then, it’s too late.”

Not only is the cyber se-

curity fair about promoting a healthy computer life and social networking, it was also created to keep students up to date on various aspects of having a safe, secure computer.

“It’s interesting and keeps students up to speed,” said Austin Pham, a fourth-year computer information systems student. “People don’t always realize what goes on behind the scenes.”

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animal science and horticulture program,� said Diaz. “We depend greatly on interns, and I’ve already found three capable people who are even willing to do the job for free.�

Other employers such as the Los Angeles Unified School District were more specific on what they were seeking. “We’re looking for teachers,� said LAUSD recruiter Rozanne Haege. “We especially want speech pathologists, special education and science teachers.�

The LAUSD also had a list of specific qualities they wanted future teachers to possess. “We want people who show motivation, interest, flexibility and commitment of working with students of diversity,� said LAUSD recruiter Lucy Aguilar.

Most students dressed the part and distributed resumes to companies that caught their interest. Many asked questions and had the opportunity to be interviewed instantly. Employed students also assisted Fall Ca-

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This year’s Career Day was held at the Bronco Commons as opposed to its previous location at the University Quad. reer Day in hopes of finding something better. “I currently work at Aramark, and since [Aramark Food Services] is here, I

came to see what else they had to offer and what opportunities I have to grow within the company,� said third-year Hotel and Res-

taurant Management student Taryn Colao.

While some looked for future growth, other students were simply in search

of a part-time job for the extra cash.

With the holidays around the corner, companies like Toys “R� Us and Walgreens were hiring for the holiday season. As a result, these booths had lines of students waiting to talk to a representative.

Even with the number of employers present at the career fair, some students did not find a booth that caught their interest. “Unfortunately, there [were] not many opportunities for animal science students, so I was just in search of fun part-time job, more for the money than for the experience,� said third-year Animal Science student Brittney Villagran. “The College of Agriculture has its own career day, so maybe that’s why there wasn’t any vet booths out there, but it would have been nice if there was.�

The Career Center will host another Career Day during the spring quarter.

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BIAGI: Brings wealth of experience to position Continued from page 3 the shuttle drivers, then he or she would take it to their management,� said Biagi. “I meet with their management on a regular basis. If someone goes on our website and files a comment, then it would be handled by one of our staff and they would make me aware of it.�

Before coming to Cal Poly Pomona, Biagi worked for nine months with Transportation Concepts, a company that held a contract with RTA, managing three bus yards and 24 different bus lines.

Considering the jobs in transportation Biagi held in the past, he said CPP is a step up in his career. “When most people think of Cal Poly Pomona, they have a favorable opinion of this university,� said Biagi. “You add in the fact we have a very rich and robust parking and transportation program here, where I can use my skills from the past to draw upon. I consider that this is definitely a step up for me.�

Prior working with RTA,

Biagi worked 10 years with LAX as head of landside operations, which covers public and employee parking and commercial transportation, as well as two contracts for bus transportation for the airport. “It was almost unmanageable,� said Biagi. “The politics involved in that job and just the regular work that needed to be done made it a very demanding position. I had a lot of ideas and things were implemented while I was there, and I was very

excited to be there, but it was definitely time to move on.�

Before applying for the position, Biagi surveyed the campus and asked several people about the environment to see not only if they would take him on, but also if he would want to work at CPP as well. “The idea of being on a university campus was very interesting to me,� said Biagi. “The more I found out about the culture and the atmosphere of the univer-

sity and the specifics of this position, the more I thought it was perfectly tailored for my kind of background.�

The scenery and proximity to home also seems to factor in on the decision that Biagi made when applying for the position. “It’s a beautiful campus,� said Biagi. “The people, the diversity they have here is fantastic; it’s got everything that I would want.�

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Political literacy should precede the booth, especially for younger voters Continued from page 3 bleak future ahead.

This doesn’t mean every living person under a certain age is a lazy sloth incapable of reading a book – or maybe even two.

No. There are a number of young people who read and like doing it. Whether it’s political content, science, math or literature, some people look forward to learning as much as possible.

These people shouldn’t cause concern. Rather, it’s those who are passionate and misinformed.

From gay marriage to the pot proposition, it seems like young people are either on point or totally off target when it comes to important political issues.

Those who do know what’s up should be more than willing to help out their confused companions.

It’s those who head to the polls with misinformation who really screw everything up.

As college students with busy schedules and plenty of class reading to keep us away from ballot measure literature, it’s easy to rush a vote.

Don’t.

This is history in the making. Push through, read the ballots and know full well what the heck you are voting for and why.

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Run in with the law EVAN PERKINS

Opinions Editor Most drivers have seen the ominous blue and red flashing lights in the rearview-mirror or heard the high-pitched screech of a police siren.

Worse yet, most of us have been handed that wrinkled yellow sheet of paper that in so many words states: “goodbye paycheck.”

Traffic tickets are an annoying reality of modern society. Every automobile produced since the 60s is capable of exceeding the posted speed limit, which makes speeding violations a concern for all drivers.

If (when) you get a ticket, don’t stress too much about having to pay it.

Everyone is looking to save money right now, and despite your newfound legal debt, there is hope for your wallet yet.

There are a few ways of getting out of traffic tickets that the California Highway Patrol would prefer you didn’t know about.

First and foremost, if you have the option to take traffic school, do it.

Traffic school guarantees a ticket will not show up on your record and your insurance rate will not increase.

Tickets are expensive, and while it might hurt both mentally and physically to throw down a couple hundred dollars for a traffic violation, it is worth it. A one-time ticket fee is a lot less expensive than a threeyear insurance rate hike.

If this is not the first run in with the law, there are options.

The first thing to do is request a writ of declaration.

A writ of declaration is a legal document in which the defendant writes to the court and explains why he or she is not guilty.

Requesting a writ of declaration will require you to post bail and pay your ticket up front.

However if you win, your money will be mailed back to you.

The next step in the process is to call the traffic court and ask for an extension on your writ.

Extensions and postponements are your best friends; try to postpone as long as you can. When your due date finally arrives, submit your writ.

Be very specific about the incident: Include information such as date, time, weather and any other relevant circumstances.

The point in doing this is that the officer who issued See TICKETS/Pg. 10

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Patrick Merrill’s apocalyptic vision is exemplified by this 6 feet by 12 feet print entitled “Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.”

Late artist’s work lives on The apocalyptic work of the late W. Keith and Janet Kellogg University Art Gallery curator shows at the Begovich Gallery DERRICK TARUC

Lifestyle Editor Two mushroom clouds greet visitors as they enter Cal State Fullerton’s Begovich Gallery, clearly announcing the theme of its latest show: apocalypse.

Deeper inside the gallery, large format prints as tall as 11 feet hang on stark white walls – their considerable scale matching the subject matter’s severity.

“Patrick Merrill: Revelation” opened Saturday, a show that collects six massive prints and other

works of the late artist. The show will run until Dec. 9.

Merrill died Aug. 31 at the age of 61, two months before the show’s opening.

Not only an artist, he was also the curator and director of the W. Keith and Janet Kellogg University Art Gallery at Cal Poly Pomona for 13 years.

The opening was preceded by a panel discussion inside the gallery and a memorial held outside in the courtyard.

During the discussion, one of the panelists, Suvan Geer, an artist, art writer and teacher, described Merrill as a “man of peace,” as well as “calm and peaceful” – a description that defied the intense subject matter of the surrounding artwork.

“These works are littered with bodies, parts of bodies, skulls, the naked body, flayed flesh on fire, burning,” said Geer. “This is the horror of war.

He’s doing work about war, because

he is a man of peace.”

Each print seemed to writhe in pain; the undulating lines expressing the doom that would befall humanity if it continues its ways.

In a way, Merrill, acts as a doomsday prophet, like John in the book of Revelation.

But these are not empty visions.

Merrill served in the United States Airforce during the Vietnam War, and his experiences directly affect the large prints collected in the gallery.

“As a Vietnam vet, having gone through that experience, he was very concerned about America going to war again,” said Debra Winters, Merrill’s wife of 14 years and a professor and image librarian for Cal State Fullerton’s art department.

“And he was anti-war, so he wanted to make some kind of statement along that line.”

On one wall hung four prints that stretched 12 feet entitled “Four

Photo Courtesy of Debra Winters

PATRICK MERRILL Curator, artist and printmaker Horsemen of the Apocalypse,” produced in 2004 as a response to the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.

But Merrill’s four horsemen, Pestilence, War, Famine and Death, are contemporarized versions of the harbingers.

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Food fair emphasizes “locavore” Cal Poly Pomona students and faculty collaborate to provide locally sourced food JEFFERSON YEN

Asst. Editor Students were given the opportunity to become “locavores” at the second Local Food Fair last Thursday.

“It was great food,” said Barbara Bean, who attended the first fair and works at the Cal Poly Federal Credit Union. “It was delicious and healthy. [Also,] it’s important to support local businesses.”

The first food fair occurred last spring with 322 people eating at the fair. At this fall’s food fair, there were 266 attendees.

The fair reflects a growing trend in society toward buying and eating foods raised sustainably, locally and organically. Adherents of this philosophy dub themselves “locavores.”

“Most of the produce at the event was bought from local farms within a 100-mile radius,” said Dan Yuhasz, a professor at the Lyle Center of Regenerative Studies.

In an E-mail, Yuhasz said the quarterly event

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(Left) Foundation Dining Executive Chef Arnold Zavalza grilling vegetables. (Right) Local Food Fair at University Park provided locally sourced food; vegetarian and vegan options were available as well. was a way for the campus to participate in a sustainable food system. Other goals for the event included supporting the efforts of sustainable farmers and teaching the benefit of eating fresh, local, seasonal and organic foods.

Cal Poly Pomona’s own Farm Store donated pumpkins and lettuce to the fair.

Other donating farms included Mt. Olive Organic

in Paso Robles and Riley’s Farm in Oak Glen.

“I thought it was really cool that they told us where the food was from,” said Christina Sargent, a fifthyear mathematics student.

Sargent was attracted by posters about the event and decided to try the food.

She said that she wanted to eat at the fair because local food is healthier and also to support local busi-

ness.

“The bruschetta, sweet potato fries and tacos were really good,” said Sargent.

Kat Anderson, a fifthyear music and marketing student, was also at the event because of the allure of healthy foods on campus.

“My choice to come here is because there are not enough healthy options on campus,” said Ander-

son “It’s really a treat the mushrooms are good, but the quiche is the best.”

The food fair was a collaboration between five Cal Poly Pomona faculty members: Dr. Sandy Kapoor, Dr. Kara Caldwell-Freeman, Farm Store Manager Dawn Taccone, Yuhasz and Arnold Zavalza. The Cal Poly Pomona Green Team also contributed to the event.

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A lingering betrayal plays out Cal Poly Pomona theater department presents Harold Pinter’s unique play with a twist SHIAN SAMUEL

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Emma and Jerry in their shared flat where they meet to carry on their affair.

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It’s not a happy story. All of these people are lonely.

Set Designer Abigail Bauer, a third-year theatre student, revealed that she wanted the set to relate to “stained relationships” and Bauer mentioned the set is designed to show exactly how the characters feel.

“It’s not a happy story,” said Bauer. “All of these people are lonely.”

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“Betrayal,” directed by Robert Gilbert and written by Nobel Prize winning author Harold Pinter, is set in 1970s England and Italy and centers on three main characters: a husband, his cheating wife and the husband’s best friend who she is having the affair with.

Instead of going forward in time, the story goes backwards. The audience is able to see the result of the betrayals in the first scene.

This technique allowed the audience to try and figure out how and where the betrayal started.

Besides the wonderful acting that would cause laughter in one scene and tension in the next, audience members noticed differences in this set compared to sets in past plays.

“I like the set,” said Andrea Lopez, a first-year theatre student. “The rippling in the wood [and] the sharpness in the angles make the set different.”

The big pieces of set never moved and were used as different places in time, such as an apartment, a flat, and a restaurant.

Scenic Artist An Do, a fourth-year theatre student, also believed the set should make the audience feel emotion.

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On holiday in Italy, Robert grabs Emma in anger after discovering that she has been having an affair with his best friend Jerry. gests a sense of sadness, and texture proposes the fallen apart marriage of the characters,” said Do. Roses dying on a table symbolized that betrayal troubles the heart and never does win in love.

The actors emerge from dimly-lit areas and a hallway as if their characters’ lies were hidden in the dark, hinting to the audience not to trust what

was about to be said.

The actors did an excellent job portraying characters from England and Italy and perfected their accents after working with voice coaches.

An Italian accent is brilliantly done by third-year theatre student, Jorge Flores, who played the waiter.

The director, Gilbert had previously worked at Cal Poly Pomona, but retired in 2001.

Before former theater professor and long-time friend Bill Morris had passed away this past summer, he had asked Gilbert to direct again.

Performances of “Betrayal” continue this week in building 24 in the Studio Theatre Nov. 4, 5 and 6. Tickets are $10.

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‘Fahrenheit 451’ themes foster discussion KATHY NGUYEN

Staff Writer As a part of the “Big Read” program, Cal Poly Pomona hosted a screening of Francois Truffaut’s film, “Fahrenheit 451,” in the University Library Thursday.

The screening was preceded by a discussion lead

by David Speak, the political science department chair about censorship and politics.

The “Big Read” program, created by the National Endowment for the Arts, encourages Americans – especially youth – to read more.

It also provides them with an opportunity for discussion. Prospective participants can apply for a grant to host a multitude of events in their community.

“Cal Poly Pomona did not apply for the grant nor were we the recipient, but we are proud to be partners in this important event,” said Emma Gibson, the University Li-

brary’s reference librarian.

“Fahrenheit 451,” written

by Ray Bradbury in 1953, is set in a futuristic society and revolves around Guy Montag, a fireman whose job is to burn books.

Montag encounters a series of events that make him rethink his job and struggles with this conflict throughout the book.

Bradbury’s novel has many underlying messages – and it is those messages that students and faculty were invited to discuss at the University Library.

“I read this book a few months ago and saw the signs on campus,” said Mary Rosano, a first-year engineering student. “I thought it looked interesting.”

David Speak tied the themes of “Fahrenheit 451” to topics such as censorship, political thought, social change and repressive tolerance.

“You read this book, which confronts censorship direct-

ly,” said Speak, “but what it doesn’t do is talk about the need to structure conversation.”

Speak presented opposing viewpoints on censorship to evoke more discussion by referencing Robert Paul Wolff’s “A Critique of Pure Tolerance.” Speak said anyone can say censorship is bad, but they do not consider the justifications that are offered.

“Freedom is not a trump card,” said Speak.

An example of this offered by Speak involves a group of children in a playground: He argues that true freedom could not happen if each child had the freedom to do exactly what they wanted because the children with more resources would dominate the children with fewer resources.

“You don’t protect the interests of the kids by sending the teacher inside,” said Speak.

Speak said that censorship

still happens today and pointed out China’s censorship of the Internet as an example.

Audience members agreed.

“We may not be burning books but we’re still limiting information,” said Gibson. “It’s not always in your face.”

Speak cautioned the audience to be aware. According to Wolff, Speak said, it is possible to have freedom that is not really free.

“The world is a strange and manipulative place,” said Speak.

The discussion lasted for approximately one hour and was followed by a screening of Fahrenheit 451 in the Grand Reading Room. “[Speak] has a good speaking voice so he definitely keeps your attention,” said Victor Prado from the College of Education and Integrative Studies. “His ideas are very thought-provoking.”

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David Speak, political science department chair, discusses a passage in ‘Fahrenheit 451’ with his audience at the University Library Thursday.

CORRECTION In the Oct. 19 edition of The Poly Post, an article entitled “Matt’s runners race to the finish line” mistakenly identified one of the runners in a photograph as Miguel Cabanas. The name of the runner is Alfredo Folgar.

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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Shop keeps love of music in the family The Folk Music Center is a popular mainstay in the Claremont community

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(Left) Henry Barnes, a luthier (someone who repairs stringed instruments) at the store, repairs a sitar for a customer. (Right) A wall of acoustic instruments greets visitors as they step into the The Folk Music Center. we found other people who liked instruments just as much as we did,” said Harper-Verdries. “My mother continued teaching, and we continued searching for instruments and eventually people would bring them to us. It got to the point where we had so many, and there was nowhere left to sit down in the house, so we decided to open a store.”

The Folk Music Center carries a wide assortment of treasures: from trinkets like

bracelets, books, CD’s and various musical novelties like recorders, didgeridoos, chimes, banjos, guitars, percussion instruments and dulcimers.

There’s something for just about anyone who drops in the store.

“I’ve been coming here for 30 years, and it really is a beautiful store,” said Harry Barnes, a local photographer.

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different. As a photographer, I have a really critical eye and am always looking and looking and still, I never see the same things.”

In addition to being a local business, The Folk Music Center shares its enthusiasm for music with the community and holds the Claremont Folk Festival every year, a festival that includes live performances, various music workshops and a community drum circle.

“We are going to have [our] 30th year on May 7, 2011,” said Harper-Verdries.

“We have workshops where people can come learn how to play all kinds of instruments, a children’s section and a few stages. It’s a really wonderful day.”

The shop also hosts a concert series once a month that

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Located in the heart of Claremont Village, The Folk Music Center embraces a family-oriented history dedicated to music.

This reputation has attracted many locals, tourists and musicians from around the world.

The shop was established in 1958 when Charles and Dorothy Chase opened in the back of Boot’s Beer’s Real Estate Office on Harvard Avenue in Claremont.

After purchasing just enough records, books, strings and a few instruments to get started, the store appealed to the general public and earned a great deal of attention. The store relocated numerous times until it established a final location in 1968 at 220 Yale Ave. in Claremont.

Today, Dorothy and Charles’ daughter, Ellen Harper-Verdries, manages the store. Her son Ben Harper purchased the shop from his grandparents, and it has stayed in the family, thriving more than ever before.

“My family came from New England, and my mother played and taught the banjo for years,” said Harper-Verdries.

Harper-Verdries explained that when one plays music, one begins collecting all sorts of instruments.

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allows touring bands passing through the area to perform.

Because the series consists of singer/songwriter, folk and blues styles, many recognized musicians who play this type of music are lured into the store.

“Ben Harper is the main owner in this family,” said Harper-Verdries. “And we have a lot of well known artists come through; Jackson Brown, David Lindley, Taj Mahal and Paul Simon are just a few of them.”

Seating about 80 people in a cozy room and charging anywhere from $10 to $20 dollars a person, Jerry O’Sullivan sells the place out with no problem. O’Sullivan is a local artist and one of the shop’s employees.

“I have worked here for six years, and I also book the con-

certs and host all the events,” said O’Sullivan. “It’s a really unique place to see a concert, you know? It’s like being in a living room. We don’t sell drinks or food; it’s all about the music, and that is really special.”

Because of the intimate space, musicians are able to connect with the audience, and people who simply come in for the show can mingle and meet the new faces of those who share the same fascination with music.

The Folk Music Store is an exceptional shop with its dynamic community appeal and wide-ranging collection of acoustic instruments. After being around for 52 years, the family is proud of their business and hopes to keep it alive for generations to come.

“A neat kind of magic in this place is that when everyone is gone at the end of the day, and nothing is moving in the store; you can let out one loud resonance and have all the strings resonate back to you,” said Barnes. “It’s a really amazing thing.”

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Foundation Dining Executive Chef Arnold Zavalza, who volunteered his time for the event, constructed the menu. He said he was contacted by Yuhasz, for the event last spring. Zavalza said that he adjusts the menu according to what Yuhasz orders.

“I use a lot of vegetables,” said Zavalza.

“Using a lot of vegetables [is] obviously healthier. I use only olive oil, if I use it [at all]. We are [also] using grass-fed beef from Riverside.”

Volunteers for the event included students from three Cal Poly Pomona classes: Healthy American Cuisine, Foodservice Systems Management and Sustainable Communities. Volunteers from CPP’s Green Team club were involved in the event as well.

Ariel Weinshanker, a second-year hotel and restaurant management student and Green Team secretary, was at the event representing the Green Team and organized the raffle. Prizes at the raffle included a reusable canteen, ChicoBag and Green Team T-shirt.

“When you bring people together with great food, it creates an atmosphere unlike any other,” said Weinshanker.

Vegetarian meals at the event cost $5 while those who added meat paid a dollar extra. Food served at the fair included

burgers, curry, bruschetta, quiche, candied butternut squash, grilled vegetables, quesadillas and tacos, among other choices.

Guava juice and a cucumber spice drink were provided for an additional dollar.

The volunteers were able to taste the fruit of their labors by working in shifts so that some ate while others worked. One such worker was Akash Chudasama, a fifth-year aerospace engineering student, who was taking a course in Healthy American Cuisine.

Chudasama, who was grilling vegetables, said he was taking the class for fun and added that some of the food was prepared at the Los Olivos Dining Commons earlier that day.

Yuhasz said the event was a direct application of his classes’ course materials.

He also said that his students get credit for volunteering.

The planning for the fall food fair started six weeks ago, and the produce was ordered two weeks ago, said Yuhasz.

After the food arrived, it took Yuhasz three days to start setting up for the fair.

He will also be involved with the Sustainability Resource and Food Fair Nov. 9 at noon in the Bronco Student Center.

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First act Stacy Clark is a class act -Stacy Clark singer and songwriter

CECILY ARAMBULA

Staff Writer Singer and songwriter Stacy Clark has sung for her entire life but has just recently been signed to Vanguard Records, where she released her latest album, “Connect the Dots.”

To promote the album, Clark performed as the opening act for British singer Kate Nash at The Glass House in Downtown Pomona Thursday night.

“Follow your dreams, hang in there and never let anyone tell you that you can’t do it because I’m living proof,” said Clark at one point, as she began to strum her guitar, an instrument she taught herself to play after attending a Sarah McLachlan concert.

Clark is living proof of following her dreams because her journey to Vanguard Records has been a struggle.

In 2007, Clark financed her first album “Apples and Oranges” on her own through telemarketing.

“I worked full time and financed the album like a car, paying monthly,” said Clark.

Born in Buffalo, NY, Clark now resides in Orange County with band mates Brandon Burr, Tyler DeYoung, Blaine Stark and Brian Willett.

As the granddaughter of a polka band member and

I worked full time, and I financed the album like a car, paying monthly.

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Stacy Clark showcases her style and original songs at The Glass House in Pomona on Oct. 27. daughter of an accordionist, Clark began her musical journey as a tap and jazz dancer before singing and playing guitar when she was 15 years old.

When she was 19 years old, Clark began a twomonth tour across the country with the help of Michael Meldrum, who ran an open mic night that Clark often played at.

When Clark moved to California in 2006, she

landed a production deal that allowed her to release her EP “Unusual” and her first album “Apples and Oranges.”

Clark’s musical sound is a cross between the vocal talents of Ingrid Michaelson and the song writing abilities of Sara Bareilles.

Clark began her 11-song set with a track called, “Hello Again” off her latest album.

Midway through “Hel-

lo Again,” Clark sang, “Hello Pomona, how are you tonight?” to which the crowd responded with cheering and applause.

Backed up by her fourpiece band, Clark transitioned into the second song as she picked up an acoustic guitar and dedicated the whole set to the audience.

“Without you, we would just be playing at a club,” said Clark, while

people continued to enter the venue.

By the fourth song, “White Lies,” which Clark mentioned was a free download on iTunes from “Connect the Dots,” nearly everyone in the audience had begun dancing and nodding their heads along to the music.

The fifth song of the set was “Hold On,” which Clark sings about not giving up and being strong.

Following “Hold On” was “All Time Low,” which featured a rather impressive guitar solo by Clark’s lead guitarist and ended with a cheering crowd.

As the audience’s applause died down, Clark proceeded into the next song, “Hide.”

“Have you ever been in a crowd and wanted to feel invisible or been with a friend who really wasn’t a good friend?” Clark asked the audience, who applauded in agreement.

“This song is for you,” she said.

Clark then returned to a more upbeat tune called “Touch and Go,” as she danced along to the music in her plain white T-shirt and black shorts with suspenders.

Swaying side-to-side with a smile on her face, Clark got the audience to clap along to the beat of the song as she sang the

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single off “Connect the Dots,” which has been featured on television commercials such as Bell and television shows such as “The Rachel Zoe Project.”

Clark effortlessly belted out two more songs, “Unusual” and “Strange,” which the audience responded to with louder applause and cheering.

She ended her set with “Closer,” during which Clark played tambourine.

As Clark and her band proceeded to walk off the stage after their last song, the audience applauded and cheered.

Instead of shaking hands, Clark gave hugs to fans who met her after the concert.

Since the release of her first EP and album, Clark has won awards for Best Female Performer at both the 2006 Southern California Music Awards and the 2007 Orange County Music Awards.

Clark’s musical talent and bubbly personality, which shined through in her performance at The Glass House, has surely earned her more fans.

Despite the difficulties she has faced, Clark’s hard work and dedication has paid off, paving the way for a promising career.

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MERRILL: An artist of peace in a time of war Continued from page 6 In Merrill’s version, Pestilence wears a lab coat, a symbol of man-made biological weapons; War is in the guise of former President George W. Bush, a stand-in for government’s war-making powers.

Famine is a suited corporate man, hoarding wealth from those in need; Death is a Ku Klux Klan member, a white hood covering the misery that accompanies him.

The ground before them is littered with human skulls and behind them are explosions from nuclear blasts.

The other prints deal with similar subject matters: war and nuclear destruction and their effects.

This is the first time these large format prints have been collected in one gallery.

Besides creating a cohesive show, the gathering of such monumental works also creates an interaction between the works — not only thematically, but also aesthetically.

“To be able to see these relative to one another, they start to create a vocabulary,” said Mike McGee, director of the Begovich Gallery. “A vocabulary of color, of line, of shape, of form, of the imagery of the human figure.

They begin to make more sense relative to one another.”

There is also an advantage in putting the works in a gallery that can accommodate their size.

“Artwork changes in different settings,” said McGee. “Particularly with big works like this, it really dramatically changes once you get it up on the wall – you’re able to stand back.”

Up close, one gets lost in the details of Merrill’s handiwork; it is only possible to take in the whole of the work from afar.

In “Masters of War,” the shape of the composition – a mushroom cloud – is only discernible if one steps back.

“The details fade away, and it becomes this overall image that you don’t really see when you’re up close,” said McGee. Included in the show are two prints completed a week before Merrill died, a diptych entitled “Alpha and Omega.”

The naked figure in “Omega” is surrounded by cancer cells, which seem to emanate from its body.

In light of Merrill’s own struggle with cancer, it is not easy to separate this image from the artist.

Merrill may be gone, but Winters points out the advantage artists have.

“In many ways, an artist is lucky,” she said.

“They have something that they can leave behind.”

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Collins College students serve ‘World Fare with Local Flare’

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(Left) Enjoying the fruits of their labors, students partake in a “family time” dinner before the restaurant opens to diners. (Right) Jason Zhang, a fourth-year hotel and restaurant management student, serves two spoonfuls of vichyssoise.

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Collins College students meticulously set up various dishware, utensils and glasses for diners to enjoy their meals with.

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We want to explore and celebrate diversity . . . It’s what represents the student body.

to take three classes in the restaurant series.

The first class of the series is Professional Cooking I and its corresponding lab, where students learn hands-on cooking, tasting and evaluating techniques.

In the second class of the series, Food and Beverage Operations I, students are

- Scott Rudolph chef / lecturer

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Overlooking the Pomona-city lights, The Restaurant at Kellogg Ranch comes alive at dinnertime with the ambition and hard work of students at the Collins College of Hospitality Management.

Unlike other restaurants, the employees are compensated for their hard work with valuable experience rather than a mere paycheck.

Embodying Cal Poly Pomona’s “learn by doing” motto, the students rotate through all of the available positions at the restaurant.

“Tonight, you might see a manager and next week, they might be a waiter or server or a line cook,” said Lisa McPheron, director of communications and external relations at the Collins College. “The idea is that each student gains a comprehensive understanding of how a restaurant operates.

So they’re picking up valuable leadership skills [and] management skills, plus, they’re obviously learning the fundamentals.”

Max Walder, a fifth-year hotel and restaurant management student, and Shirley Lai, a fourth-year hotel and restaurant management student, were both co-managers during the dinner shift on Oct. 22.

“Not only do you get training within a restaurant, you also get a full-encompassing training of how to manage,” said Walder.

“A lot of what is here is team building. You really learn how to work well with other people, and once you get out [in the real restaurant business], you have the skills already.”

The restaurant features a new dinner menu, “W orld Fare with Local Flare,” created by lecturer Chef Scott Rudolph.

Since the university tasks the Collins College to practice diversity , Rudolph decided to introduce global comfort food as a representation of how multicultural Cal Poly Pomona and the school’s surrounding Los Angeles area are.

“We want to explore and celebrate diversity,” said Rudolph. “So I took menu ideas from diverse cultures represented here, from Greece, from South America, from the Caribbean, from Europe, [and] from Asia. It’s what represents the student body.”

Starters choices include everything from a roasted yellow pepper soup to crispy quail and lomi lomi salmon.

For the main course, diners can choose from a varied selection of jerk chicken, red curry duck, gaucho rib eye steak, bouillabaisse and more.

For dessert, diners can satisfy their sweet tooth with choices such as Mexican chocolate bread pudding or a sugar pumpkin crème brûlée. They can also top of f the meal with an array of nightly cheeses.

The university also encourages going “zero footprint” and practicing sustainability. This “Go Green Initiative,” a call to help reduce environmental impact, influences the students to be interdisciplinary.

Rudolph explains that the restaurant uses local products – as local as the garden in the back of the restaurant, which is funded

by Cal Poly Pomona’s wine production and managed by both the Collins College and the College of Agriculture.

“Ideally we would like to get our products within 25 miles,” said Walder, “but a lot of the times, we’re not able to get cheese or lamb and must source elsewhere.

The movement in the U.S. is that everyone is starting to get more localized.”

Each Collins College student is required

broken into seven management groups and develop business plans for the restaurant.

The final class, Food and Beverage Operations II Laboratory , allows the students to put their plans into action at the restaurant.

Greeting and interacting with guests,

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Brian Villanueva, a fifth-year hotel and restaurant management student, played host for the evening.

“Basically, it’ s a whole restaurant business within a course; it’ s a crash course into the industry ,” said Villanueva.

“Learning is a continuous process, and there’s never a conclusion in this class. It’s wonderful.”

Lunch is served Tuesday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., while dinner is served Wednesday through Friday from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Reservations are recommended and can be made at (909) 869-4700 or online at http://rkr.csupomona. edu.

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Quick-writted

the citation has most likely distributed hundreds of citations during the several months you have been postponing your writ.

It is more than likely the officer has no mental record of issuing your specific citation and will choose to not write a corresponding writ to the judge. When the officer fails to submit a writ, you win by default.

If the officer does happen to submit a writ, you will most likely lose.

The judge is much more inclined to believe an officer of the law than a delinquent college student who is more than likely stretching the truth.

So the writ of declaration didn’t work, but the fight is not over just yet.

When the writ is mailed back to you with a big red “GUILTY” stamped on it, the time has come to pick up the phone, call the court and schedule a trial – that’s right, you have one more shot at victory.

Not only is it likely the officer only vaguely remembers your case, there is a chance he or she isn’ t too keen on taking a

day out of his or her busy schedule to spend quality time with you in court.

Once again, if the officer fails to show , you are of f the hook and your bail money will be mailed back to you – success.

I can promise you, from personal experience, this is not a “get out of jail free card,” and it doesn’t always work.

It is the best route to take when you have already taken traffic school and really can’t afford another ticket on your insurance.

You have nothing to lose and everything to gain.

The best thing to do is avoid getting a ticket in the first place. Be attentive of your speed and be mindful of speed traps where police often prey on unsuspecting motorists.

Please, be responsible on the road – your decisions affect others.

Never for get that you are seated comfortably behind the wheel of a machine that has the potential to cause great bodily harm to yourself and others.

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Snider composes unique album 20 years.

The soldier ’s wife reads Homer’s epic poem “The Odyssey” to him and through the reading, finds a way to connect with him and experience his trauma.

The album features MARCELO VILLA exceptional vocals from Staff Writer Shara Worden of indie rock band “My Brightest Sarah Kirkland Snider ’s Diamond.” debut album “Penelope” is Accompanying W orden far from the norm of most is instrumentation provided genres, but a true music by music ensemble Signal enthusiast will enjoy the under the direction of Brad intricate melodies and Lubman. unique structure of this The ensemble consists composition. of 25 members performing The New Jersey native and with instruments such as: Yale graduate is a renowned strings, harp, percussion, composer known for her drums, electric guitar and eloquent and distinctive bass and electronics. style, which has elements of All of these instruments classical, indie rock and pop. combine to create an album “Penelope,” released last that mixes elements of opera, week, tells the story of a war cabaret, chamber music and veteran suffering from brain rock as well. damage who returns home The foremost detail to his wife after being gone

listeners will discover the lack of breaks in Snider ’s album. “Penelope” is a 60-minute song cycle with only a few seconds of silence between each movement.

The continuous flow of music may be strange for the avid music listener used to tracks, but it gives the album a classical feel. Most classical compositions are a continuous cycle separated by short breaks. Each break signifies a new movement in the piece.

Worden does an amazing job on vocals in this album as she truly captures the expressive nature of Snider’s composition, and Signal provides impressive instrumentals.

Overall, the album has a new-age classical feel.

The traditional orchestral instruments blend well with the modern sound of electric guitar and bass as well as the

theatrical electronics.

The one drawback of Snider’s album is obviously the length.

Not too many listeners can sit and listen to a song for an entire hour but that shouldn’t stop anyone from at least sampling a few minutes.

“Penelope” is not everyone’s style of music, but if you’re looking to open up your mind to other genres of music then give it a listen.

The album was released

by New Amsterdam Records and is featured on MSN’ s listening booth where the full album can be heard in its entirety.

Snider’s work is sure to please some but may be too lengthy and a little strange for others.

Rating: 3/5

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Sarah Kirkland Snider’s debut album “Penelope” mixes indie rock and pop with classical music, opera, cabaret and chamber music.

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The heart always has its reasons VALERIE CHEN

Asst. Lifestyle Editor I’m a 23-year-old student [and am] currently engaged to a man of another culture and religion, and it is very long distance at the moment. When I say long distance, I mean a good 7,000 miles. My parents disapprove. Any advice on how to deal with them?

– Anonymous In the 21st century, intercultural relationships are common. As our world progresses, more and more relationships consist of intercultural and/or interracial couples.

To the younger generation, especially in the melting pot of the United States and more specifically, Cal Poly Pomona, this is not strange and nothing out of the ordinary.

However, your parents – who were born and raised in a different era – may be more traditional and find the pairing abnormal and thus, disapprove.

Love is blind to differences such as skin color or religion.

Sometimes, the heart just wants what it wants – despite external negative factors like a pair of stern parents’ disapproval or undesirable miles between you and your fiancé.

Blaise Pascal, French mathematician, philosopher and physicist, put it best: “The heart has reasons that reason does not understand.”

Try sitting your parents down and explain why you possess your feelings toward your fiancé.

Expose the reasons for being in love hidden below the surface. Point out what your parents do not see and therefore, cannot comprehend.

Explain the beauty of an intercultural relationship.

In a romantic liaison with someone from another culture, there is so much to learn and discover.

This is a wonderful opportunity to gain knowledge about the unfamiliar and become enlightened by diversity.

By integrating two dissimilar cultures, fulfilling rewards include the promotion of global tolerance and peaceful coexistence.

Dora Lee, senior coordinator of Cal Poly Pomona’s Office of Student Life and Cultural Centers at Cal See CHEN/Pg. 13

There was a time when America was less forgiving and much quicker to send people off to the loony bin than suffer their insane ravings.

This country is now a more politically correct and tolerant empire. Because of this, crazy political figures have become the norm and no longer the exception.

In order to get the issues out to the public, a certain amount of eccentric behavior has become necessary.

Look at television programs like “The Daily Show with John Stewart” or “The Colbert Report.” Craziness is key.

Steven Colbert, the host and creator of the “Colbert Report,” has created an amazing program. Taking cues from such historical personas as Jonathon Swift, Colbert has created an alter ego to expose the fallacies in his opponents’ arguments.

Both hosts make outlandish claims for the sole purposes of drawing attention to the issues they feel are crucial.

When the Tea Party movement urged the public to boycott Campbell’s soup after the company had one of their soup lines Halal-approved for Muslim consumers, Colbert addressed the issue in his typical fashion.

“Are Muslims taking over our food supply?” asked Colbert. “Is it any coincidence bananas are crescent shaped?”

Colbert fights crazy

with crazy, and it works.

The fact of the matter is crazy gets attention. However, it doesn’t necessarily bring credibility along with it.

Popular political fanatics such as Jimmy McMillan of “The Rent is Too Damn High” party get plenty of media attention, but not much else.

Anyone who has seen McMillan’s YouTube videos is forced to seriously doubt his political credentials.

His World-WrestlingFederatation-like attire, lack of insightful comments and menial understanding of government policy are not becoming of a politician. Nonetheless, he continues to promote his campaign for governor of New York – and musical career – on his website.

There is a clear divide between the individuals who promote their causes in wacky ways and those who are simply nuts.

So can one overly eccentric individual actually do damage to their cause?

Those who follow the outdated mantra of “any publicity is good publicity” would say no – I say yes.

The Tea Party movement is the perfect example of an organization with radical followers that hurt the group’s image.

The movement’s primary concerns are cutting back the size of government, lowering taxes, reducing wasteful spending and reducing the national debt – causes most people wouldn’t be opposed to.

Illustration by Aaron Castrejon

It is members who preach hate toward different cultures, genders, sexual orientations and religions that defile mainstream perception of the group.

Terry Jones, the Florida minister who came up with the idiotic idea for “Burn a Quran day” is another ex-

ample of an extremist who hurt his cause.

Jones has a goal of spreading the Christian message.

What says “Jesus loves you” like burning books and hate speech? Jones defames the image of Christianity and severely wounds his

cause through his intolerant actions.

Wackiness, creativity and eccentricity can greatly aid in promoting a cause.

However, there is a limit to craziness. Respect it.

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Creative directing beats special-effects TIFFANY ROESLER

Staff Writer Hollywood has been setting the trend for ultimate horror flicks dating back to the 1930s. Monster movies like “Frankenstein” (1931) have shifted into more gruesome movies like “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre” (1974) and have warped into bloody thrillers like the “Saw” movies (2004-2010). But it’s the realism and creativity of the homemade, low budget recent movies — such as the Paranormal Activity films — that has given audiences everywhere true fear.

Films such as “Friday the 13th,” “Scream,” “The Ring,” “Child’s Play,” the “Saw” movies and many more have lured in audienc-

es with promises of twisted blood and gore action, but is it possible that the era of slasher films is dying down?

Watch out Wes Craven and Carpenter, a new bonechilling trend is taking over the big screens.

In October 2009, according to The-Numbers.com, Paranormal Activity played in over 1,900 theatres; grossing $107,918,810 in the United States and $196,681,656 worldwide.

The movie’s budget was roughly $15,000.

According to IMDB.com, the two main actors in the film, Micah Sloat and Katie Featherston, were paid $500 each. There was no need for a camera crew since writer, director and creator Oren Peli did all of the shooting with a simple home-video

camera and tripod, which gave “Paranormal Activity” and its sequel a realistic effect.

The fact there was only a rough outline, and lack of a true script (retroscripted) also added to the overall eerie mood of the movie.

Both Featherston and Sloat were able to use improvisation and act natural without the pressures of a full-on script.

No extreme special effects were added to the movie, just a few doors slamming here, some footsteps there; nothing you couldn’t create with a computer at home.

Although it may sound too cheesy and cheap to be true, the reality is it’s way more frightening than those movies that take millions

of dollars to create and only come out in 3D. Yes, when you’re practically taking out a loan to go see a movie the last thing you want to watch is a bad quality, simple, scary one that you could probably make yourself. But, the “less is more” theory really proves itself in this genre of creative film-making.

Most frequent horrormoviegoers are used to the typical plot of characters trespassing somewhere they shouldn’t be, following the noises down into the basement, then being brutally murdered by an immortal serial killer.

However, this new era of movies offers a different approach.

The fact that there are no out-of-the-ordinary effects,

no zombies, or visible costumed creatures, no overly dramatic death scenes, no script, and the lack of a Tom Cruise figure, it easily allows the audience to perceive the events of the movie as almost true.

Peli gives his audience an insight to something that looks like it could happen to the average Joe. That’s what really gets you.

The recent release of “Paranormal Activity 2” drew a huge audience that couldn’t help but watch, (despite the trash they talked about the first one).

This only shows that one cannot resist the realness of these creative low budget flicks.

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Brown is California’s best choice CECILY ARAMBULA

Staff Writer The 2010 gubernatorial election is upon Californians as they find themselves in harsh economic times and in need of great leadership.

The Democratic candidate is former Governor Jerry Brown and the Republican candidate is Meg Whitman.

Brown, endorsed by the Los Angeles Times, is the more reasonable candidate this election, unlike Whitman who, has herself failed

to vote in the past.

Unlike Whitman, Brown has a strong political background and years of experience behind him.

As former CEO of Ebay, Whitman would be basing her political decisions on her business background, which is not the proper way to run a government.

Brown served as governor of California for two terms, from 1975 to 1983.

He also spent two terms as mayor of Oakland from 1998 to 2006.

Brown has also served as Secretary of the State

of California from 1971 to 1975 and Democratic Party Chairman from 1981 to 1991. His most recent political role is California’s Attorney General, which he has held since 2007.

Brown’s plans to change California for the better are based on previous political experience.

Brown’s plans to improve the environment include increasing clean energy jobs, enhancing water conditions, decreasing air pollutants and conserving the state’s farmland.

While serving as governor

during his first two terms, Brown made California the primary leader in solar and alternative energy.

Brown plans to increase the number of electric, hybrid and other alternative fuel vehicles, in hopes of decreasing the air pollutants that are slowly but surely causing permanent health issues for Californians.

If Brown is elected, up to 500,000 clean energy jobs will be made available. Whitman plans to cut state jobs by 40,000, which would worsen California’s recession. Without jobs,

people cannot make purchases to keep the economy flowing.

While Whitman plans to change the budget to a twoyear cycle, Brown proposes the budget be made earlier and with honesty.

A state’s financial circumstances are always changing, which Brown understands given his political history. Brown has created eight budgets and knows the “ins and outs” of reasonable state budgets.

California’s budget is the latest it has ever been, 100 See BROWN/Pg. 13

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days, but Brown proposes that if elected, he will start on the budget a week after the election. This will include decreasing his personal salary by 18 percent.

During his time as governor, Brown oftentimes refused the common financial luxuries of governor in order to reduce government spending and ensures other government officials will do the same.

When it comes to illegal immigration, Whitman feels very strongly about keeping the borders secure and gives no thought to making legal immigration any easier.

Whitman will not allow immigrants to become legal citizens in California.

She only plans to develop a “Temporary Guest Worker Program” that will allow immigrants to work in industries such as agriculture.

Whitman will allow illegal immigrants to pick crops, but only because Americans are not willing to do such work.

Despite these beliefs, she has employed an undocumented worker in her very

own household.

Brown proposes immigrants not only become legal, but he will allow children of illegal immigrants already living in California to finish their education and become positive additions to society.

Brown feels it is more important to deport illegal immigrants who are an actual threat to society – such as criminals – instead of deporting every immigrant. He supports a path to legalizing immigrants, which will, in the end, reduce government spending.

Although Brown opposes the death penalty , he cut crime rates from 37,182 to 31,943 while serving as mayor of Oakland.

While Whitman plans to take a billion dollars and put it back into higher education, the job cuts she will make will leave graduates with even fewer choices than there are currently.

Brown is more realistic about UC, CSU and community college budgets, considering the $19 billion deficit. Although he cannot

promise a fee decrease, he ensures he will try his hardest to avoid further fee increases.

Brown is not making promises he is not sure he can keep.

However, he does promise to protect UC, CSU and community college systems.

Brown also plans to make community colleges courses fully transferable to UC and CSU graduation requirements.

Despite Brown’s willingness to remove political ads casting Whitman in a bad light, Whitman has refused to do the same with her campaign ads that tar get Brown – even when Californians encouraged her to do so.

It is obvious that Whitman puts her own interests before those of Californians.

Poly Pomona, suggests exposing your parents to the unfamiliar culture and religion.

“Often, people disapprove, hate or discriminate because they are unsure or know little about the per son or person’ s group,” said Lee. “Increased awareness about a group or person is key to developing tolerance, which may lead to acceptance and even becoming allies.”

Culture includes religion, and even if religions may disagree on certain ideas, they all possess one

commonality: love for and devotion to God. Therefore, your parents do have some common ground with your fiancé.

Although their persever ance in remaining deeprooted in a traditional mindset may be exhausting, they may ultimately amend their opinion.

At the end of the day , parents truly want what is best for their children.

“It would also help if your fiancé can meet your parents,” said Lee. “Sometimes, parents are just worried about their child’ s

safety.

Keep the line of communication open, be patient and respectful.”

Of course, the 7,000 miles makes your parents meeting your fiancé a little difficult.

In spite of this, there are free software applications such as Skype that enable communication through video chat, calls and instant messaging all over the world.

Try setting up a “Skype date” between you, your parents and your fiancé. Or, propose that they exchange friendly emails to get to

know one another better.

Being in a cross-cultural, long-distance relationship displays an immense willingness to compromise and be flexible.

Having an open mind is admirable and in due time, your parents will most likely acknowledge this.

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Champs vs. champs: 50 years later ERIK CARR

Sports Editor This Thursday at 4 p.m., Cal Poly Pomona’s reigning Div. II National Champion men’s basketball team will play an exhibition game against the reigning Div. I National Champion Duke University.

The last time the reigning champions of Div. I and Div. II played each other in a game was Jan. 9, 1961.

Ohio State (Div. I) and Evansville (Div. II) were the reigning champions from the 1959-60 season. In the game, Ohio State defeated Evansville, 86-59.

One of the players from the Evansville team who played in that game was Walter Deal, a forward for Evansville from 1957-61, who shared some of the memories he had from his final season.

“We had quite a schedule that year,” Deal said.

In the game against Ohio State, he recalled the level of competition that his team faced.

“They had bigger guns than we did,” Deal said.

“That was the year they had John Havlicek [and] Larry Siegfried. They were the heart of that team.”

Despite the loss, Deal was still thrilled with being the member of a championship team.

“I think that’s the ultimate [in college basketball] when you’re crowned the champ in your particular division,” Deal said.

Deal, a retired physician, lives in Clearwater, F.L., where he still plays basketball and volleyball in a senior league.

Looking back on the commemoration ceremony and his basketball career, Deal is fond of his and his team’s accomplishments.

“It was quite an experience,” Deal said. “It’s something that stays with you a lifetime.”

Regardless of the outcome of Thursday’s game, the entire Cal Poly Pomona community should come together and watch this game.

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They’ve done a lot of things. They continue do a lot of things, they have a great coach, so it’s an honor.

It’s not often that a Div. II [team] such as ourselves gets a chance to play a D1.

Let alone a D1 like Duke University.”

Cal Poly Pomona’s men’s basketball team will follow both Findlay University and Barton College as teams that played a game against Duke the season after winning the Div. II national championship.

In those games, Duke beat Barton College and Findlay with scores of 10544 and 84-48, respectively.

However, this will be the first “recorded” instance since the 1960-61 season, in which two reigning division champions will square off in a game.

The last time this occurred was Jan. 9, 1961, when Ohio State (Div. I) beat Evansville (Div. II), 86-59.

“We’re excited,” said head coach Greg Kamansky. “We don’t talk about it that much. We’re just going to try to have fun [and] play hard.”

Although all involved are honored with the opportunity to play against Duke, none of the players can ignore the challenge that playing Duke entails.

“The whole game’s going to be a challenge,” Booker said. “They’re probably going to be bigger than us, a lot faster, stronger, stuff like that.

We just can’t let ourselves get caught up in the hype and go out there and be scared of those guys because at the end of the day, they’re basketball players just like us.

They’re at a higher caliber school, but at the end of the day, it’s a basketball

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The Broncos encountered many obstacles en route to their NCAA Div. II National Championship last March. They play Duke University at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C. this Thursday at 4 p.m. game. You got to show up and compete.”

Going into Thursday’s game, Duke’s top returning scorers, senior forward Kyle Singler and senior guard Nolan Smith, averaged 17.7 and 17.4 points per game, respectively, for the 2009-10 season.

In comparison, the Broncos’ top returning scorers, Booker and junior forward Dwayne Fells, scored 9.7 and 9.2 points per game, respectively, last season.

As a team last year, the Blue Devils averaged 77.0 points per game while the Broncos averaged 65.1, a difference of 11.9 points per game.

While most signs point to a Duke victory, the underdog position is one that the Broncos have thrived in.

The Broncos were the underdog in the NCAA Div. II National Championship game last March, which they won over Indiana University of Pennsylvania, 65-

53.

The Broncos do not see the outcome of this game as a way to gauge the rest of the season. Instead, they see it as a way to prepare for the games that really count.

“Really with this, we just want to get better,” said senior guard Mark Rutledge.

“We’ve been working out a lot, working hard. We still got a lot of things we [have] got to put in.

This isn’t going to make our season. This is an exhibition game and we’re just going to go out there and play as hard as we can.”

Despite the change in the competition’s division, the Broncos are preparing for this game mentally just like any other. “[I’m preparing mentally the] same way I prepare for every game,” Booker said.

“We try not to focus a lot on what’s going on with the other team. We try to make sure we’re doing the things we need to do to win and the

game will take care of itself, so I’m not really focused on Duke as much.

I’m just focused on my team and what’s going on with us, so I’m taking it just a day at a time and treating it like any other game.”

Senior forward Tobias Jahn agreed, comparing the Broncos to the team of the Hickory High School team, the subject of a classic 1986 film.

“No different than for any other game,” Jahn said.

“It’s a basketball game.

Five against five, one ball, two baskets, like they did in Hoosiers. All of a sudden, they were in the finals, and he measured the basket. It’s still the same game…Still 10 feet, the basket.”

While the returning players know how to prepare for important games, two new players, freshman guard Terrence Drisdom and freshman guard Connor Gacek, are both excited and nervous about beginning

their college basketball careers against the reigning Div. I champion.

“I never thought I would actually even go to Duke to play so I’m excited for it,” Drisdom said. “I really want to go out there and play and I’m ready.”

“I’m very excited; a little nervous,” Gacek said. “It’s going to be a great experience I think. Obviously, we get to play against the best competition in the country so I think it’ll prepare us well for the season and just being there will be just a great experience. I grew up loving Duke as a kid so seeing Coach K[rzyzewski] and shaking his hand after the game is going to be something I’ll always remember.”

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Men’s soccer team win season closer ANDRE KASIMLOO

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Junior forward Luis Gonzalez comes toe to toe with Cal State Los Angeles junior defender Taylor Rivas in last Sunday’s match at Jesse Owens Stadium.

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The Cal Poly Pomona men’s soccer team closed the season this week losing on Friday to Cal State Dominguez Hills, 5-0, while defeating Cal State Los Angeles on Sunday, 1-0.

The Broncos finished the season with a winning record of 10-7-1 overall and a CCAA record of 8-7-1, which was good enough for fifth place in the CCAA South Division. Despite the winning record, however, the Broncos did not make the postseason.

The Cal State Dominguez Hills Toros (13-4-2, 10-4-2) finished second place in the South Division while the Cal State Los Angeles Golden Eagles (9-7-1, 8-7-1) finished

fourth. The Toros clinched a CCAA Tournament berth.

Friday’s game in Carson against the Toros was a must-win for the Broncos to secure a playoff spot.

The Broncos played evenly with the Toros early on, but in the 20th minute, senior midfielder Alex Munoz scored on a free kick from 25 yards out that put the Toros up 1-0.

Munoz scored again in the 54th minute, giving the Toros a 2-0 lead. The Toros proceeded to score three more times in the second half and the game ended in a 5-0 victory for the Toros.

With a playoff spot well out of reach, the Broncos headed into Sunday’s game at Cal State Los Angeles with school pride in hand.

“We played for pride out there today,” said head coach Lance Thompson.

“We wanted to represent the name on the jersey well.”

The Broncos started strong with shots from junior midfielder Juan Mejia, senior forward Tyler Reinhart and junior forward/ midfielder Jonathan Enns that forced Golden Eagles’ freshman goalkeeper Thaddeus Caraway into making two of his game-high six saves.

The only goal came in the 21st minute when Reinhart shot the ball, which was initially saved, but Mejia was able to put away the rebound for the score.

The best chance of the half for the Golden Eagles came in the 43rd minute when freshman forward Gonzalo Pulgar received a pass from junior forward David Hauser with only the See END/Pg. 15

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Women’s soccer team winless in final games ARIEL CARMONA

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Broncos’ senior defender Stephanie Sandino rises up to the challenge against junior forward Lisa Ohberg in Sunday’s match at Cal State Los Angeles.

The Cal Poly Pomona women’s soccer team concluded its season over the weekend with road losses to rivals Cal State Dominguez Hills on Friday and Cal State Los Angeles on Sunday, 3-0 and 4-3, respectively.

The Broncos ended their season 7-8-3 overall and a 5-8-3 conference record, finishing fifth place in the CCAA South Division.

The Broncos did not qualify for a berth in the CCAA Tournament, while Cal State Los Angeles (14-3, 13-3) clinched its second consecutive South Division title as well as a CCAA Tournament berth. Cal State Dominguez Hills (12-51, 10-5-1) finished third in the conference.

Despite falling behind 2-0

at halftime in Sunday’s game at Jesse Owens Stadium to the Golden Eagles, the Broncos fought back, scoring three goals. The Golden Eagles scored one more to even the score at 3-3, before the Broncos finally surrendered the decisive score in the second overtime.

After spending most of the first half on the defensive end, the Broncos, junior defender Sarah Hanna floated a shot from the top of the box over goalkeeper in the 46th minute, to cut the Golden Eagles’ lead to 2-1. Junior forward Valerie Strawn earned the assist.

The Broncos then tied the game 2-2 in the 50th minute on a header by junior forward Justine Barclay, with an assist on a cross by Hanna.

The Broncos took their first lead during the second period in the 80th minute, when ju-

nior forward Jennifer Rivera delivered a shot into the back of the net on an assist by senior defender/forward Britany Garrett.

However, the comeback was thwarted by the Golden Eagles’ senior midfielder Liz Franco, whose goals at the 89th and 106th minutes, counted for Cal State Los Angeles’ tying and game-winning goals, respectively.

Head coach Isabelle Harvey said she was proud of the way the team fought back to get back in the game.

“To go down 2-0 at halftime and then scoring three goals against Cal State L.A., a good team, it’s definitely showing a lot of character,” Harvey said. “I am very proud of the effort that we gave today, definitely.”

On Friday night, the Broncos were bested by Cal State

Dominguez Hills, 3-0, as the Toros finished with a shot advantage of 8-5, scoring two goals in the first 13 minutes of play and keeping Cal Poly Pomona scoreless throughout the game.

“It was easy for me to find my chances to score because they knew how I played and my style of playing, they would give me those perfect balls to just put them in the goal and finish them, so I’m happy with the season I had this year,” Rivera said.

Sarah Hanna said the end of the season hit her hard when her coach mentioned the seniors.

“I just hate the feeling of going out on a bad note, but we played all out in the second half,” Hanna said. “It’s heartbreaking that it’s over.”

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Volleyball team loses to No. 8 Sonoma State TIFFANY ROESLER

Correspondent Two completely opposite calibers of CCAA competition, back-to-back, proved to be a bit of a challenge for the Cal Poly Pomona volleyball team last weekend.

A fast-paced, Sonoma State wiped out the Broncos, 3-0, on Saturday, and the Broncos conquered last-placed Humboldt State, 3-1, on Friday.

Cal State San Bernardino defeated the Broncos in three close sets on Wednesday.

The Broncos are 10-13 overall, 8-10 in CCAA play and remain ninth place in the conference.

Sonoma State improved to 13-8 overall and 10-7 in CCAA play. Cal State San Bernardino moved up to 19-2 overall and 15-1 in CCAA play, remaining first in the conference. Humboldt State dropped its record to 1-19 overall and 1-15 in CCAA play. “[There were] too many unforced errors in hitting,” said Broncos’ head coach

Rosie Wegrich regarding Saturday’s match against Sonoma State. “You just can’t win without hitting percentage.”

The 25 hitting errors were not the only problems Cal Poly Pomona encountered in that match: The Broncos struggled in serve receive and ball control, but did better with their digs.

“We kept hand-passing,” Wegrich said. “[Freshman setter] Katie Colin had to run off the net 20 feet to set.”

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Bronco junior right side hitter Kristin McNeese attempts to block a shot from a pair of Cal State San Bernardino players, senior outside hitter Jane Chafeh and junior middle blocker Megan Johnson, in last Wednesday’s match.

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The Golden Eagles came out in the second half and pressured the Bronco defense, but the Broncos successfully kept the Golden Eagles scoreless even after being out shot, 18-13.

Cal Poly Pomona sophomore goalkeeper James Iles came up with five saves to record the second shutout

in his career as a Bronco.

This win, paired with the 2-0 win over the Golden Eagles on Sept. 24, is the first time the Broncos have won both games against Cal State Los Angeles in one season since 1999.

Looking ahead to next year, Thompson said, “[I’m] really excited for our chances next season.”

Having a second consecutive year where they won

10 games gave the Broncos hope for the future.

“This season really showed us how we can grow as a team,” Thompson said. “We want to take this mentality and push for a playoff spot next season.”

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Bonja had 13 digs, while freshman defensive specialist Erin Noriega and sophomore outside hitter Diana Lake both had eight digs each.

“We were playing a little off our game,” Lake said.

“We were playing for ourselves [rather] than for our team.”

Lake had nine kills in the match with a .217 attack percentage. Freshman middle blocker Sinead Palmer had eight kills with a .353 attack percentage.

“I felt I did well,” Palmer said. “There are a lot of things I could’ve done better.”

Although the Broncos’ .092 team attack percentage amplified their disadvantage, the sets remained close at 2522, 25-20 and 25-20, respectively.

“I feel that our competitiveness, the reliability, the

poise and the dependability was not there tonight,” Wegrich said. “Dependability means trust, and I didn’t see it there.”

The Broncos were swept in three sets by No. 8 Cal State San Bernardino last Wednesday.

Lake had seven kills and a .500 hitting, along with Palmer, who had five kills and a .500 attack percentage.

Junior right side/outside hitter Ashley Marshman went three-for-three on her kills. Colin earned a seasonhigh 19 assists for the Broncos that night.

“We have to focus on the process,” Wegrich said. “I didn’t feel a lot of energy out there.”

Despite the tremendous effort from the Broncos, it wasn’t enough to stop the Coyotes’ offense.

Senior outside hitter Jane Chafeh, a 2009 All-American, fired 15 kills against the Broncos.

Last Friday proved to be a better night for the Broncos as they beat Humboldt State, 3-1.

“We played down to their level but still came out with a win,” Lake said.

Although the Broncos easily defeated the Lumberjacks in the first two sets, 24-18 and 25-14, respectively, a surprising comeback by the Lumberjacks took the Broncos to the fourth set.

The Broncos head out on the road where they will face Chico State this Friday and Cal State Stanislaus on Saturday. Both games will begin at 7 p.m.

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