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former Los Angeles Police Depart-
ment lieutenant who worked in
human traIfcking is the new Cali-
fornia State University Dominguez
Hills police chief.
Carlos Velez was sworn in June 22. He
replaced Susan Sloan, who had been police
chieI at CSUDH Ior more than 30 years. Velez
earned his bachelors degree in criminal justice
at Cal State Los Angeles and his master`s in
public administration at Cal State Northridge.
BeIore coming to Dominguez Hills, Velez
spent 32 years with the LAPD. He says he
learned a lot during that time.
'You have to work hard, said Velez.
Above all you want to be fair and profes-
sional.
As a member of the Los Angeles Metro-
politan Task Force on human traIfcking, he
worked side by side with local and federal
police oIfcers. In his last 10 years he was a
lieutenant in the robbery homicide division.
His work combating human traIfcking
received local media attention. He was quoted
in a 2010 Los Angeles Times article about a
4-year-old girl who was kidnapped while being
transported to Los Angeles County.
Velez also worked on cases that dealt with
robberies and ransom kidnappings. Another
high-profle case Velez was involved in was an
extortion scheme that involved the robbery of
an armored truck in downtown Los Angeles.
The case was solved after police discov-
VOLUME 11, NO 136 www.csudhbulletin.com SEPTEMBER 14, 2011
CaliIornia State University
Dominguez Hills Emeritus Pro-
Iessor oI Physics James S. Imai
passed away July 8 oI heart Iailure.
He was 71.
He was known as a profes-
sor that students could talk to and
confde in, who gave very enter-
taining, engaging, well-attended
and humorous lectures, said John
Price, physics department chair.
Imai was born in 1939 in Los
Angeles. He attended UCLA,
where he received his bachelors
degree in 1962. He went on to earn
his masters at San Diego State
University in 1963 and his Ph.D. in
physics at UCLA in 1969. A year
later he became a member of the
CSUDH Iamily and Iaculty.
When CSUDH was in its in-
Iancy, Imai lent expertise and in-
novative ideas that helped shape
the curriculum of the physics de-
partment.
'I loved his teaching style,
said Professor Kenneth Rodriguez.
'One thing I will always remember
about James Imai is how he would
try to simplify physics the best he
could. It really inspired me to use
that type of teaching in my career
now.
Imai
served as
chair from
1995 to
1999. He
had a hand
in hiring
all of the
current full-
time physics
staff members
and created
the framework for the physics lec-
ture demonstrations Ior Phys. 100,
writing a manual for instructors to
better understand how to use those
demonstrations.
In addition to Phys 100, he
helped develop CSUDH`s ad-
vanced physics classes and a ma-
jority of the electronic courses.
'Jim`s infuence extended Iar
beyond CSUDH, said Price. 'He
was well known, respected and
appreciated by the UCLA physics
and astronomy department, which
he visited to undertake research
and to assist graduate students,
both on sabbaticals and during the
school year.
Imai also worked as a consul-
tant part time Ior the Daiwa Corp.
and he supported several chartable
organizations.
Imai is survived by his wiIe
(whom he was separated from),
Linda, sons Joshua and Jonathan,
daughter JenniIer and his longtime
companion, Leslie Ogg.

University Housing got a
fresh coat of paint, a new study
room and cleaner facilities after
a summer of renovations.
According to Eric Roller-
son, acting director of Univer-
sity Housing, housing officials
spent an estimated $250,000
to $350,000. Apartments were
professionally cleaned, carpets
and tilework replaced, bathtubs
fixed and all of the hard-surface
floors waxed.
Some apartments also got
new furniture and appliances.
Over the summer we spent
a lot of money and started re-
placing furniture, refrigerators,
ovens, desks and most mattress-
es, said Tomas Aguirre, acting
associate director of University
Housing. We will continue to
do that until it is completely
finished.
According to Aguirre, pest
control service Orkin Heat
came in with a trained dog to
make sure all apartments were
clear of bed bugs. Last March
housing officials dealt with a
bed bug infestation in apart-
ment P2.
Also this summer, the
weight room was converted into
a study room for students.
We dont have a lot of
space for students to study
and we want our students to
be academically focused, said
Aguirre. We were able to de-
termine that only a handful of
students were accessing the
weight room due to the fact that
students need permission to get
a key to enter the weight room.
According to Aguirre, Time
Warner now does all the wiring
and every unit in housing has its
own wireless connection. In the
past, each building had its own
connection and all the apart-
ments shared the router.
Returning students were
pleased with this upgrade.
'I like the idea oI every
University
Housing
cleans up
for fall
Improvements
include new paint,
wireless system.
Emeritus professor suffers heart failure
James Imai started at CSUDH in 1970
and served as physics department
chair from 1995 to 1999.
By Sakara El
Staff Writer
By Stephanie Jimenez
Staff Writer
See HOUSING: page 7
Steve Vargas / CSUDH BULLETIN
Carlos Velez said he always wanted to run a small police department.
CSUDH
welcomes new
police chief
See VELEZ: page: 7
Carlos Velez, born
and raised in Boyle
Heights, was
involved in
human trafck-
ing cases and
armed robbery
cases for the
LAPD.
#Z4UFWF7BSHBTrStaff Writer
James Imai
page 2 NEWS SEPTEMBER 14, 2011
An Alexey Steele painting was un-
veiled last week in the Loker Student
Union Ballroom to commemorate the
school`s 50th anniversary.
The painting, commissioned by Cali-
fornia State University Dominguez Hills,
is titled Learners of Dominguez: How-
ard, Jenika, Auburn, Chris, Ronald. It
is one oI the fnal paintings created to
showcase CSUDH`s diversity.
Steele`s painting showcases fve stu-
dents from different age groups ranging
Irom 80 (Howard Christiansen) to 18
(Auburn Hightower) with Jenika Miller,
Chris Barnette and Ronald Farol in be-
tween.
Toby Bushee, manager of ceremo-
nies, said each student was selected by
Steele, who went through a catalogue of
200 photos Irom school images.
Steele, a local novorealist artist, was
chosen by CSUDH president Mildred
Garcia. He resides in Carson but was
born in Kiev, Ukraine in 1967 and was
trained by his father, Russian artist Leo-
nid Steele.
Some of Steeles work includes Rus-
sian Treasures, located at Fleischer
Museum of Art in Scottsdale, Ariz., and
Outside Restraints, a solo presentation
at the Bowers Museum oI Cultural Art
in Santa Ana. Steele is also a signature
member oI the CaliIornia Art Club and
founded the Annual Russian Heritage
Festival.
The painting now hangs on the wall
in Garcia`s oIfce. It is approximately 5
Ieet wide by 1 Ioot high and Ieatures Iad-
ed pastels outlining each students face
that illuminate their expressions. The
panoramic painting is encased in a dark
wooden frame that represents strength
surrounding unity.
Bushee said he feels that the painting
places a spin on diversity.
There were a number of other art
unveilings this year, including Synthia
Saint James` 'Cincuenta,Aydee Lopez
Martinez` 'The Heart oI CSUDH and
Hatsuko Mary Higuchis E Pluribus
Unum.
All paintings represent the unity and
strength of the universitys diverse cul-
ture and can be seen in the presidents of-
fce located in Welch Hall on the Iourth
foor.
Piece by Alexey Steele pays homage to
CSUDHs culture, pride and diversity.
By Ammeri Gatlin
Staff Writer
The Office of Enrollment and Stu-
dent Affairs has created more than 50
banners representing diversity on cam-
pus. Now theyre looking for a few good
sponsors.
The banner project is raising money
for a scholarship fund.
Seven different banners are hung
around campus and include personal
statements, giving encouragement and
inspiration.
Ive got a lot to learn and a lot to
give, states one banner.
More than a campus, its my com-
munity, states another.
Students feel the banners are a great
idea.
I think the signs draw a lot of posi-
tive attention to our school, said psy-
chology major Kathy Ramirez. New
students and visitors get an idea of how
diverse it really is here.
The banners are sponsored by the
community on and off campus, includ-
ing students, faculty, staff, alumni and
various companies. Each banner is $250,
and sponsors are acknowledged in large
letters along the bottom. Currently there
are 52 banners on display. The goal is to
hang 100 banners with proceeds going
toward the General Scholarship Fund.
Students who sponsor banners are also
eligible for the scholarship.
Sponsors include Ann Camp, the
Home Depot Center, Sigma Lambda Beta
Tau chapter, and the CSUDH Alumni
Association.
e idea of the banner project came
about by Greg Saks, vice president of
University Advancement, aer the suc-
cess of the 50th anniversary campaign,
an 18-month celebration where more
than 100 banners were sponsored by the
campus and local community. e banner
structure from the anniversary campaign
is continued for the banner project. e
project will extend through fall 2012.
Sponsoring the banners is like an
investment thats not even recognized
for students, said business administra-
tion major Janelle Carter. Were putting
money into something that could possi-
bly come back to us in scholarship form.
To sponsor a banner, visit the Office
of Development in Welch Hall, room
425. Office hours are Monday through
Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
For more information, call Toby
Bushee at (310) 243-3337.
Sponsorships to raise money for student scholarships.
By Brittany Brown
Staff Writer
Banner project takes over walkways of Dominguez Hills
Desert tortoise named after former professor
A new species of desert tortoise has
been named aer late professor David J.
Moraa.
Moraa taught at California State
University Dominguez Hills in the biol-
ogy department for 30 years, from 1972
to 2002. He passed away in 2004.
Moraa was involved in many re-
search projects that spanned from the
early 1980s to 2002. Field trips were a
part of the research. A few of the loca-
tions included Mexico and Catalina Is-
land.
Since 1861, it was thought there was
only one species of desert tortoise in the
southwestern United States: e Agassizs
land tortoise. Moraa always believed
there was another species. Recent DNA
evidence conrmed this. Researchers in-
volved with the DNA discovery gave the
species Moraas name in his honor.
Retired CSUDH instructor John
Roberts was part of the projects with
Moraa during the early 1980s and 90s.
[Moraa] was very knowledgeable
about science and could help students
understand what he was instructing,
said Roberts. He would have wanted
everyone to know the dierence of the
two types of tortoises and how impor-
tant they are for conservation.
Researchers also hailed from the
California Academy of Science and the
United States Geological Survey Western
Ecological Research Center.
e tortoise species now known as
Moraa, or Gopherus moraai, can be
found in Utah, Arizona, California and
Nevada.
A newly discovered desert tortoise is named
after former professor David Morafka.
By Brandon Douglas
Staff Writer
David Morafka
Artist creates painting of students for 50th anniversary
Novorealist artist Alexey Steele is the artist behind this painting commissioned to reect the universitys diverse population.
SEPTEMBER 14, 2011 NEWS page 3
California State University Domin-
guez Hills has received a $1 million gi
from the Annenberg Foundation that will
help establish the schools rst endowed
professorship.
e position, which will be recruited
for in the coming year, will focus on edu-
cation in the important and in-demand
areas of science, technology, engineering
and math (STEM).
e position will support the new cen-
ter on campus, and is not a temporary po-
sition. e gi from the Annenberg Foun-
dation will enhance the salary of the new
faculty position.
e Wallis Annenberg Endowed Pro-
fessorship for Innovation in STEM Educa-
tion will lead the way for STEM education
in the region and the CSU system.
Our long and successful tradition in
teacher education as well as our diverse
student population positions us to be a
leader in creating the next generation of
STEM educators, said Greg Saks, vice
president of University Advancement.
e new position will not only in-
crease the number of qualied STEM
teachers coming out of Dominguez Hills,
but will serve as a resource for innovation
in STEM education throughout the re-
gion and nation. While student research
and interaction with faculty from multi-
ple academic disciplines is already taking
place on campus, according to Saks, it is
the universitys expectation that, this will
simply expand the opportunities for stu-
dents.
Any extra funding the school receives
in these areas is not only benecial for
those who continue in education, but for
students majoring in STEM classes.
Cenovio Gaxiola, a senior majoring in
cellular molecular biology, recognizes the
benets.
Students that are going to be teachers
in the future are also in classes with people
like me who are just science majors, said
Gaxiola. We all learn together so if we
dont have funding for specic techniques
like researchwe wont learn and then we
wont know what were doing when we get
out in the real world.
Freshman Jackie Wright, a liberal
studies major who wants to be a teacher,
said she understands the nations need for
a more diverse population of teachers and
recognizes the importance of STEM edu-
cation.
STEM education helps build a better
foundation for me so I can help younger
students build a better foundation, said
Wright.
President Barack Obama, as part of
his Educate to Innovate campaign, has
stressed the importance of the nations
focus on STEM education in order to
compete in the global economy. A lack of
highly qualied STEM educators, espe-
cially in urban schools, has been noted as
a part of the problem the United States has
faced as students have fallen behind other
nations in science and math.
e research is clear that for our
country to continue to be sustainable
and prominent we need more students in
STEM and with the changing demograph-
ics it must include more underrepresented
students, said CSUDH President Mildred
Garcia, aer announcing the Annenberg
Foundation gi in her convocation speech
earlier this semester.
The universitys rst endowed STEM professorship to be funded by gift from foundation.
By Leah Hollar
Staff Writer
Dominguez Hills receives $1 million
from Annenberg Foundation
Jeremy is a Cal State University
Dominguez Hills student who was severe-
ly beaten by fve individuals at the urging
of a former girlfriend.
He recently told this story on
CSUDH`s new radio program, 'I`m Just
Saying.
On the show Jeremy talked about the
relationship he had with the girl and com-
pared it to his mother. Both relationships
were abusive.
Jeremy explained that in both circum-
stances he felt that he was the punching
bag. After the relationship with his ex-
girlfriend he said that he became angry
with African American women.
Earlier this month the campus radio
station, KDHR, welcomed a new program
to their lineup. 'I`m Just Saying airs 9 to
10:45 a.m. every Thursday.
Alanya Echols, a.k.a. Lady Say, hosts
the show with Taylor Rhodes, a.k.a. Mate.
Alanya is a 22-year-old senior majoring
in communications with an emphasis in
media studies.
'I`m Just Saying is Iunny and per-
sonable. On this recent program, the hosts
discussed bitter women and welcomed
Jeremy to the show.
Lady Say said that she was surprised
the topic turned out as deep as it did. She
said her friends are constantly coming to
her for guidance. So she decided to have
an advice segment on the show. Lady Say
and Mate thought that it would be help-
ful to use personal experiences and previ-
ous discussions as an inspiration for their
shows topics.
When asked what their plans were for
their show, Lady Say said they will con-
tinue to have guests who are willing to tell
personal stories and experiences. Howev-
er, they are also planning to feature com-
pelling guests such as rappers, singers and
entrepreneurs and are looking for people
who are searching for exposure.
They also have segments where they
will play games.
Lady Say is planning to use this host-
ing experience to launch a career in radio.
Although she has not always been inter-
ested in broadcasting she said that others
have suggested that her personality is per-
fect for it.
Her own mother has always urged her
to look into radio and television broad-
casting as a career route. Just a month ago
she decided to pursue it. She hopes to in-
tern at a radio station, and have a career
in television.
Writing has always been her passion
and Lady Say is currently writing a book
on relationships. She is planning to use
the topics discussed on 'I`m Just Saying
as incentive for her book. Lady Say will
be using content from the show in her
book.
'I`m Just Saying can be heard at
www.KDHR.net. Listeners can send their
comments via twitter.com/kdhrradio,
facebook.com/Katie HR, myspace.com/
kdhr, stickam.com/kdhr and at www.kdhr.
net.
KDHR campus station talks up new format
Lady Say says it like it isand welcomes guests
to do the same on Im Just Saying.
By Jocelyn Neal
Staff Writer
ASI PRESIDENTS CORNER
Welcome back Toros! is upcoming
academic year will be one for the ages.
As you know, the CSU Board of Trust-
ees unanimously voted for a 12 percent
tuition increase for the fall 2011 semester.
Overall, the tuition has increased 22 per-
cent over the past year. With this in mind
I encourage all of you to get involved,
whether its through ASI or our student
organizations on campus. With your sup-
port, as well as students across the CSU
system, our voice will be heard and I truly
believe results will go in our favor.
On a brighter note, ASI, your student
government, has been working hard all
summer to get things prepared for your
fall arrival. We took a look at each pro-
gram and the services we oer and made
adjustments so they t our campus com-
munity perfectly.
And the search is on for a new ASI
executive director. We hope to have the
position lled very soon. is will be a
year where ASI cements their imprint as
not only student leaders but also young
innovators for California State University
Dominguez Hills future.
Over the summer I worked on a couple
of projects that Im very excited to present
at the beginning of the school year. e
rst project is the Senior Class Gi. ASI
and the Alumni Association have teamed
up to create a senior class gi to give back
to the university on behalf of the graduat-
ing class of 2012. is is the rst Senior
Class Gi of this nature in the history of
the university. e gi will be a scholar-
ship for the 2012 fall semester tuition
through ASIs Toro Tuesday scholarship
program. e marketing campaign will
begin in the rst week of September and
will last until May 2012. So if you are a se-
nior this year, donate $20.12 toward this
great cause and be a part of history.
e second project is something I
talked about while campaigning for ASI
presidentincreasing the retention rate
for African-American and Latino men. I
am collaborating with Dr. William Frank-
lin, associate vice president of Student
Success Services and the creator of the
Male Success Alliance. We are currently
discussing a freshmen convocation for Af-
rican American and Latino men to edu-
cate them on the importance of higher
education as well as help them get o to
a great start in their rst year of college.
is event is scheduled for Sept. 14th from
3 to 6 p.m. in the Loker Student Union.
As you can see, ASI is hard at work. Its
no secret that we are facing tough times.
As your student body president, and the
face of CSU Dominguez Hills, I take pride
in advocating on your behalf. Advocacy
is of the upmost important during these
tough times. I encourage you to come by
the ASI oce, express your concerns and
get to know the board of directors.
We have a big year ahead of us, but col-
laboratively we are prepared for the chal-
lenges. Once again, welcome!
Mardel Baldwin Jr. is the president of
Associated Students, Inc.
Despite cuts, ASI projects continue
MARDEL BALDWIN Jr.
Catch a free ick on
campus Sept. 21
Toro Productions is throwing a Movie
Night Ieaturing 'The Hangover Part II 5
to 8 p.m. Sept. 21 in Loker Student Union
Ballroom C. For more inIormation, email
Lindsay San Miguel at lsanmiguel@
csudh.edu.
Boost your contacts
by joining PRSSA
Interested in networking with work-
ing professionals in the communications
industry and being part of an organiza-
tion that will enhance your knowledge
of what is expected after you graduate?
PRSSA (Public Relations Student Society
of America) will hold its next meeting 7
to 8:30 p.m. Sept. 27 in the Loker Stu-
dent Union. For more information, e-mail
PRSSA at csudhprssa@gmail.com. You
can also follow PRSSA on Facebook and
Twitter under CSUDH PRSSA.
Improve your resume
at workshop
The Career Center will be hosting a
resume writing workshop at 5 p.m. Sept.
15 in Welch Hall room D360. For more
inIormation, contact the Career Center at
(310) 243-3625.
Poetry slam in student
union tonight
Toro Productions is hosting a Poetry
Slam 5 to 7 p.m. Sept. 14 in the Loker
Student Union Dominguez Ballroom 8.
For more information, email Lindsay San
Miguel at lsanmiguel@csudh.edu or call
(310) 243-2640.
Meet fellow Toros at
Speed Dating event
Ready to meet new and exciting peo-
ple? Speed Dating is here for you. Toro
Productions will host an event 5:30 to
9:30 p.m. Sept. 28 and 5 to 9:30 p.m. Sept.
29 in the Loker Student Union, Ballroom
C. For more inIormation, contact Lindsay
San Miguel at (310) 243-3157 or email
lsanmiguel@csudh.edu.
Get your Zumba on
every Tuesday
ASI is oIIering Zumba classes at 6
p.m. every Tuesday in September on the
second foor oI the Loker Student Union.
Dominguez Hills to
feature play
'The Strange Case oI Dr. Jekyll and
Mr. Hyde will be perIormed at 8 p.m.
Oct. 14, 15, 21 and 22 in the Edison Stu-
dio Theatre. The play will also be fea-
tured at 2 p.m. Oct. 16 and 23. Tickets are
$10 per person and space is limited. For
more inIormation, contact Naomi Buck-
ley at mollybuckster@gmail.com or call
(310) 243-3588.
Show your pride,
get a prize
Students are encouraged to wear
their Toro gear on Toro Tuesday every
week. ASI will hand out raIfe tickets to
students who participate and prizes such
as gas cards will be given out to win-
ners.
Concert in Palm
Courtyard Sept. 21
CaliIornia State University Domin-
guez Hills will hold a concert with CraIt
Corner Irom noon to 2 p.m. Sept. 21 in
the Loker Student Union Palm Court-
yard. For more information, contact the
Loker Student Union at (310) 243-3559.
Get involved with ASI,
make a difference
The Associated Students, Inc. is cur-
rently accepting applications for vacant
positions on the ASI board. To contact
ASI or to fnd out more about events and
openings, call (310) 243-3686 or log on
to http://www.csudh.edu/asi/.
Make sure youre
choosing right major
The Career Center will be hosting a
'Choosing a Major, Choosing a Career
workshop 5 to 6 p.m. Sept. 21. The work-
shop aims to help students who are hav-
ing second thoughts about their majors
or career options. Log in to ToroJobs to
register. For more information, contact
the Career Center at (310) 243-3625 or
careercenter@csudh.edu.
Tryouts for Dance
Team slated Sept. 17
The Dance Team is holding tryouts 7
a.m. to noon Sept. 17 in the Toro Gym.
Any student interested in trying out can
contact Carole Desgroppes at (310) 243-
3854 or cdesgroppescsudh.edu.
Application deadlines
for graduation
Seniors graduating this Iall must fle
Ior graduation by Sept. 15. The spring
application deadline is Dec. 20. Summer
applications must be turned in by April
15. Applications can be picked up in the
Admissions & Records OIfce.
Art students work to
be showcased
The Art Departments student show-
case, titled The World in Their Eye: Art
and Design Department Faculty Artists,
will be held 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Nov. 9 to
Dec. 7 in the University Art Gallery in
LaCorte Hall. Students and instructors`
work will be displayed. All types of me-
dia will be included in the show. For more
information, call the University Art Gal-
lery at (310) 243-3334.
Activist to discuss
education for all
Motivational activist Kavita Ramadas
will discuss how there can be improve-
ment in education. Ramadas believes in
equality for everyone. The event will be
held 6:30 to 8 p.m. Sept. 29 in the Univer-
sity Theatre. For more information, call
(310) 243-3337.
On-campus CFA
luncheon Sept. 15
The CaliIornia Faculty Association
will be hosting a Welcome Back Lun-
cheon 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 15 in the
Loker Student Union Ballroom B. For
more inIormation, contact Blanca Cas-
taneda at bcasteneda@calfac.org.
To-go menu now
offers more choices
Toro Take Out has begun its new for-
matsame to-go homestyle meals, but
now with choices. You will be able to
select your entre and sides, packaged to
go. II you want to buy just the sides you
can do that too. Additional entre salads
and other items are available. For the
new menu format, visit www.csudh.edu/
admfn/Ioundationcommercialdining.
shtml.
Apply now for study
abroad program
Do you want to study in the jungles
of Costa Rica? Have you thought about
discussing philosophy over a plate of
spaghetti in Italy? e International
Education Center may be able to make
these dreams a reality. Session I appli-
cations for the University Study Abroad
Consortium are due April 1. Session II
applications and applications for year-
long study are due May 1. Scholarships
are available to those who qualify. For
more information, contact Racheal
Wangui at (310) 243-3919 or iec@csudh.
edu.
CLASS moves,
changes name
The new Toro Learning Center, Ior-
merly CLASS, has moved to LIB C-532.
The center offers free peer tutoring in
writing, math, science and other subjects
to CSUDH students. sudh.edu/studentaI-
Iairs/tlc/services.shtml or call (310) 243-
3827.
African Kente cloths
now on display
e University Art Gallery, located in
the library in room A-107, is featuring an
exhibit titled, Wrapped in Pride through
Oct. 18. e meaning of these cloths runs
deep in African history and they are im-
portant as they relate to the culture.
Mens Soccer takes
on Chico State
Support the CSUDH Men`s Soccer
team at 7 p.m. Sept. 16 in the Toro Stadi-
um as they host Chico State. For more in-
Iormation, contact TiIIany Edlin at (310)
243-3523.
Donate old shoeboxes
for a good cause
OSL, SLICE and BFSA have teamed
up to bring Operation Shoebox to the cam-
pus. Their goal is to fll 300 shoeboxes
with grooming supplies to give to the Skid
Row Downtown Women`s Drop-In Cen-
ter. To help, bring your empty shoeboxes
to the OIfce oI Student LiIe in the Loker
Student Union Room 111 or to Adria Ed-
wards at WH 340 beIore Nov. 7. For more
information about the effort, visit http://
www.dwcweb.org/ourstory.htm.
New veterans ofce
opens on campus
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There is nothing like dinner at a deli-
cious Italian restaurant. If you are as big of
a fan as I am of Italian cuisine, you should
check out San Gennaro Caf. It is a small
yet welcoming place in the heart of a lav-
ish little town called Brentwood.
Recently, I went to visit my grandmoth-
er in Los Angeles to have a nice dinner.
She asked me where I would like to go eat
and of course I told her that San Gennaro
would be great because we had not been
there in such a long time.
When I was much younger my grand-
mother and parents used to take me to
San Gennaro a lot. She happened to
come across this restaurant while driving
one day and introduced it to my family.
This independently owned restaurant
is small yet cozy. The food is authentic
and made with fresh ingredients. It is also
quiet, laid-back and has dim lighting
perfect for a romantic
evening.
The menu features
everything from pizza,
pasta, chicken and veal to paninis,
calzones and soups and salads. You name
it, its on the menu. It is by far one of the
best Italian restaurants I have visited and
is everything Buca di Beppo and Olive
Garden is not.
Our waiter was very personable, giving
us the specials for that night along with his
own recommendations of what he enjoys
on the menu. We decided to start off with
a chopped salad ($9.95) and we each
ordered chicken parmigiana ($13.95).
The waiter returned to the table with a
basket of their delicious bread. There is
nothing like having a few pieces of fresh
focaccia with a bit of olive oil.
Soon after, our salad arrived. It was
the perfect portion to
split. The lettuce was fresh, the toma-
toes were juicy and the provolone cheese
on top was tasty. It was the perfect way to
start off dinner.
Soon after, the waiter came with our
entrees and they, too, were absolutely
delicious. I believe San Gennaro has
some of the best chicken parmigiana I
have ever tasted. The chicken is always
breaded and tender and accompanied with
a hearty tomato sauce along with mozza-
rella cheese and bow tie pasta. The meal
reminded me of my visits to the restaurant
years ago, and its still as fantastic as I
remember.
My grandmother could not fnish her
entre so she let me take the rest of it
home. For $13.95, I would say the dinner
was a good value, considering the fact that
I was completely full and satisfed after the
meal.
The portions at San Gennaro are quite
generous. The restaurant also has lunch
specials such as hero sandwiches, which
include a small minestrone soup, mixed
green salad or fries. San Gennaro also
has what they call a 30 Minute Special,
which includes a small mixed green salad
or minestrone soup and your choice of
pasta.
I enjoy this restaurant because the
environment is very relaxed. The waiters
are always amiable, the food is always pip-
ing hot and delicious and you can expect
great service every visit.
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140 Barrington Place
Brentwood, CA 90049
(310) 476-9696
www.sangennarocafe.com
MENU: $5.95 to $30.95
HOURS: 11:30 a.m. to 10
p.m. Monday through Thurs-
day; 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Friday; 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sat-
urday; 4 to 10 p.m. Sunday
San Gennaro serves up authentic Italian
cuisine in a peaceful environment that
everyone can afford.
You wont be after watching this new movie by Guillermo Del Toro.
By Jeremy Matusow
Staff Writer
By Jeremy
Matusow
Staff Writer
Viva Cibo Italiano
Are you Afraid of the Dark?
CD REVIEW
MOVIE REVIEW
RESTAURANT REVIEW
Are the Red Hot Chili Peppers with you?
Despite change in guitarist, band
delivers impressive new release.
After a successful world tour, a year-
long hiatus and the departure of guitarist
John Frusciante, Red Hot Chili Peppers
drummer Chad Smith stated, This is a
new band. Same name, but its a new
band.
However, there is no need to fear, as
the core sound of the legendary funk rock
band is still present on their latest offering,
Im With You. That said, this new album
is much more than a traditional RHCP
record and is certainly a step in a new di-
rection for a more mature sounding band.
Featuring memorable vocal melo-
dies, the usual prowess of bassist Flea,
interesting and unique chord progressions
and a solid job by newest member/guitar-
ist Josh Klinghoffer,
this is one of the
bands most impres-
sive effort since
1999s Californica-
tion.
Released in mid-July, the frst single
from Im With You, The Adventures
of Rain Dance Maggie, is truly only a
glimpse of the record. If anything it is more
of a tribute to their last release, Stadium
Arcadium. Its clever utilization of the
cowbell and the stellar bass line by low-
end maestro Flea drive the tune, but the
rest of the tracks are where the band truly
shinesand falls.
Brendans Death Song is a genuine
treasure on the album. Its ongoing cre-
scendo keeps the listener interested and
vocalist Anthony Kiedis falls nothing short
of his reputation for creating great melo-
dies that will leave you singing long after
the track has ended.
Happiness Loves Company is
another standout track, not only because
of a great chorus and catchy vocals, but
how different it is for RHCP. Opening with
piano and driven by hard-hitting percus-
sion, this track perhaps best shows the
new band Smith was talking about.
Another song that shows maturity and
growth from the band is, Even You Bru-
tus? As the piano is present again in this
tune, it seems they might be onto some-
thing here. With this new tool on RHCPs
belt, they have freshened their sound, and
it is a welcome new avenue.
However, this is not to say Im With You
is not without its faults. The opening track,
Monarchy of Roses, although energetic
and fun, incorporates a disco feel that is
uncalled for and out of place on a modern
rock album. Unfortunately, Did I Let You
Know also features a disco vibe, which
simply is a sound that should remain a
poor memory for another generation.
Fortunately, the second half of the album
stays away from disco beats and actually
gets better as it goes.
Im With You is a complete album from
a group that has reinvigorated their sound.
After more than 20 years as a band, the
Red Hot Chili Peppers are more fearless
than ever. Bringing that classic RHCP
sound along with Latin grooves, female
vocals, layered guitars and the proven
ability of legendary producer Rick Rubin
to the table, this record has something for
everyone.
By Kevin
Henderson
Staff Writer
Want a suspenseful, edge-of-your
seat, nail-biting horror movie that makes
you cover your eyes?
Well, thats not what youre going to
get with the new flm, "Dont be Afraid of
the Dark.
The flm comes across exactly how
you would want a wonderfully frighten-
ing horror flm-meets-mythical creature
flm to be, except the two never meet
and youre stuck wondering how much
longer you have to watch until someone
gets killed. You can watch the trailer for a
glimpse of the best parts of the flm and
not even have to waste your money or
your time.
The flm was inspired by the original
1973 TV movie with the same title. The
latest version of the flm wants so badly
to pay tribute to all that is key in a classic
horror flm-spooky house, tiny demon
creatures that eat childrens teeth and
can only be seen by a child and a dis-
turbing old groundskeeper.
Unfortunately, this is all the flm has. It
comes to you from the mind of Guillermo
Del Toro, who also brought to the screen
Pans Labyrinth, Hellboy 2 and Blade
2. The plot is foolish, slow and insensi-
ble. The set design and cinematography
are the only things worth watching in this
flm.
While the flm will give you a few
quick scares, the real essence of the
plot is lacking and the actors characters
are a little hard to believe. The lackluster
chemistry of actors Katie Holmes, Guy
Pearce and Bailee Madison is diffcult to
watch on the screen and the subplot is
laughable.
Perhaps the scariest part of the movie
is the loss of reasoning the characters
have in the flm. For example, the tiny
half-mole/half-rat demons attack one of
the main characters after he refuses to
believe the little girl when she says these
creatures exist. Even after they attacked
him, though, he still doesnt believe her.
This is the typical run-of-the-mill C-list
movie with sublime visuals. If nothing
else watch it for the pure imagery that
can transport you to that frightening dark,
sinister house where things go bump in
the night. Grab some popcorn and turn
out the lights. And seriously, dont be
afraid of the dark.
The CaliIornia State University Domin-
guez Hills cross country team has doubled
its roster and hired a Iormer Ivy Leaguer
for its assistant coach.
We are really working hard to devel-
op the program to a top level, said coach
Deann Schlobohm.
Schlobohm has increased the roster
from 7 to 14 runners this season and with
that comes fresh talent.
Most of these girls can now run a 5k in
and around 18 minutes whereas the team
before could probably produce only two
runners capable of doing this time, said se-
nior Reyna Samaniego.
e team nished tied for 17th in their
rst event of this season and they are look-
ing to build on the momentum and work
their way into a top three nish. Senior As-
tyne Price recorded a time of 23:56.2 the
6th fastest time in school history.
I believe in leading by example with a
great attitude and staying ultimately posi-
tive, said Price. Hopefully I can inuence
my teammates, especially the newcomers
into always staying positive and I feel I can
establish this leading by example.
e team also welcomed new assistant
coach and former Ivy Leaguer Laura Ewing.
At Columbia, Ewing helped lead the Lions
to four Ivy League championships and com-
peted in two NCAA National Cross Coun-
try Championships and three NCAA Out-
door Track and Field Regionals. Schlobohm
said Ewing is a great addition.
I think Coach Ewing is very prepared
and goes above and beyond what her du-
ties call for, said Price. She is an awesome
coach and I love the way she oers her very
positive feedback.
e runners share her sentiment.
She has no mercy, she has amazing dis-
cipline and when it comes to training she is
even better, said student Reyna Samaniego.
Samaniego should know a little about
both. Entering her senior year, she has
overcome many obstacles in her life. Born
in Mexico and a late-blooming athlete, Sa-
maniego is now one of the leaders of this
team. She hopes to one day go back to her
hometown in Mexico and start a program
where she can introduce cross country as a
sport.
But I am focused solely on 2011, and af-
ter this season I hope more doors can open
for me, said Samaniego.
Toros cross country team is growing
Coach Deann
Schlobohm is working
hard to develop
program.
By Gabriel Orozco
Staff Writer
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HOUSING: from page 1 VELEZ: from page 1
dorm having their own wireless connec-
tion, said Lauren Harper, a returning
housing resident, 'because now I don`t
have to go to the library just to get my
online classwork done.
Housing also added a new guest and
overnight guest policy. According to the
Student Housing License Agreement
posted online, residents can now have
overnight guests of the opposite sex
but they must first be registered and ap-
proved. Prior to the reform in the policy,
guests needed to be registered first and
carry a guest pass and residents were
only permitted to have same-sex over-
night guests.
Aguirre is currently working on re-
visiting the party policy within Univer-
sity Housing for next year.
My goal is to try and create a party
policy that teaches students how to have
fun responsibly, said Aguirre.
As of now, housing stands on a no
party policy.
There has been a no party policy for
at least 10 years, said Aguirre. 'This
policy has yet to be changed but we will
be exploring our options this year.
ered that the robbery was an inside job.
Velez said he had always thought about
running a smaller police department. He
says he is very happy with the depart-
ments personnel and hopes to develop
department manual policies and procedures
to standardize the way we do things.
One of the challenges, he said, is that
the department has old equipment.
We have to do more with less, said
Velez.
Velez said he wants to make the cam-
pus safer.
We are looking into expanding our
surveillance cameras, he says. 'It`s our
responsibility to protect and insure our
safety.
Velez also wants the campus to have
an open line of communication with his
department.
'One thing I want to stress: We are your
police department, says Velez. 'We are
here to help you and do not hesitate to give
us a call. We are open 24 hours a day.
Velez was raised in Boyle Heights. He
was the frst in his Iamily to work in law
enforcement. His wife is a detective with
the LAPD and they have two sons.
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e head baseball coach of California
State University Dominguez Hills, Murphy
Sua, spent June coaching local teens in To-
kyo aer he was picked for the honor by the
Major League Baseballs Urban Youth Acad-
emy in Compton.
e Urban Youth Academy provides
counseling, advisement for academics and
sports for teenage boys and girls in the Los
Angeles area.
Sua was the head coach for these boys
ages 16 to 18. He and the baseball team
stayed in Japan for 10 days. Sua said he was
chosen because organizers saw his skills at a
CSUDH game and thought he would be a
good person to coach the team.
I was surprised not shocked about be-
ing head coach in Tokyo and I was honored
because there was a lot of selection, said Sua.
Sua has been coaching baseball for 11
years at CSUDH, serving the rst ve years
as assistant coach.
During the trip, Sua saw a lot of Japan,
including temples and castles. He said that he
noticed Japan is very clean and their trans-
portation is very structured. Sua tried the
food and liked it. It was his rst time in Japan.
e best part was getting to know the
players and sightseeing. e biggest chal-
lenge was just having two practices for the
game and the weather was quite warm, said
Sua.
Tokyo was not the only city Sua and
the baseball team visited. ey also went to
Osaka by train, which Sua said was an ex-
perience.
e bullet train was the fastest train I
have ever been on and it was fun, said Sua.
He explained that American and Japa-
nese teams play baseball the same but have
dierent warm-ups. Americans warm up by
stretching by themselves. In Japan the warm-
ups are military style.
Suas team played four games and lost all
four.
CSUDHs head baseball coach heads to Tokyo
Despite an impres-
sive season, Toros are
knocked out of NCAA
Championship
contention.
By Jessica Spraggins
Staff Writer
Photo courtesty ATHLETICS
Baseball Coach Murphy Sua (right) was invited to coach teenage American players
abroad as part of th Urban Youth Academy.
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