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Texas Hold

Know when to Texas Hold 'em

Poker tournaments, such as the ones in the TSU, test gambling skills

Poker, like many things in life, requires a delicate mixture of patience, discipline and well-timed aggression. Players must not only consider the cards they are holding, but have to be able to discern what their opponents might be holding. Full story

Habitat

'Habitat' homes in Fullerton

Two homes already built by Habitat for Humanity at Richmond Park neighborhood; five more slated

Habitat for Humanity volunteers are putting their finishing touches on two homes while gearing up to build two more in the Richmond Park neighborhood of Fullerton. Full story

Railroad

Overhaul for downtown development left unknown

City defeats $200 million plan for railroad museum, hopes for better land use plan

After 13 years of planning and dreams, the prospect of an interactive railroad attraction in downtown Fullerton was quashed last week by the City Council, leaving the area without a specific plan for development. The land, a 2-acre parcel in the Fullerton Transportation Center area south of Commonwealth Ave. Full story

Student Travel

Student holiday travel may be limited by costs

The economy changes holiday plans of many at CSUF, who may not be going as far

Students considering heading home for the holidays have to consider travel costs, which are never cheap to those living on a student budget. Full story

Hasan Elahi

Watching Big Brother

Question and Answer with Hasan Elahi

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News

Keeping the business in the family

CSUF's Family Business Council host discussion panel on husband-wife business teams

It was a typical storybook romance, with some business involved. Larry and Carole Scherzer met at Pat Joyce's Tavern in Cleveland, Ohio in 1966 and fell in love instantly. In 1993, Larry Scherzer founded Scherzer International, a background investigations company.

'Students From Hell'

Professors use classroom experiences for foundation of book

The approval-seeking perfectionist student, the student who has given up and the manipulative student are just some examples of what Cal State Fullerton professors Jeffrey Kottler and Ellen Kottler have faced in their careers as educators and counselors.

Flu on campus: avoiding misery for $15

Flu shots are available for students at the Health Center

Fever. Cough. Fatigue. Is it the flu? Influenza is one of the top 10 sicknesses that affect students severely at Cal State Fullerton, according to Mary Hermann, director of health education and promotion at the Student Health and Counseling Center. The Health Center has administered more than 100 flu shots and there are still some left for those who wish to spend their winter break healthy.

South Asian gays and lesbians fight for acceptance

Satang, a support group, helps, but what is needed is family and social understanding

Juhi Kalra stood proudly on a corner in Artesia’s "Little India" waving a banner above her head. “Straight But Not Narrow,” her sign proclaimed in bold blue letters surrounded by pink hearts. An unlikely activist, the smartly-attired, 55-year-old mother of three joined nearly 50 protesters who paraded past the sweets shops and sari stores that line Pioneer Boulevard.

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  • Year-end gathering allows time for reflection

    The CSUF family can rejoice in blessings even as the coming year looks bleak

    The Cal State Fullerton Holiday Open House,  held from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Titan Student Union on Friday, will be a special time of holiday celebration for the CSUF campus family. The event is open to the entire campus community, students, faculty, staff, and even CSUF faculty who have retired.

    Recent News Articles

    Starbucks' woes steer clear of CSUF location

    Mihaylo Hall Starbucks is giving away gift cards, a Schwinn and an iPod Touch today

    In these tight financial times, one of the first things to go should be the daily Starbucks fix. That is unless you are a Cal State Fullerton student. With the grand opening of a new Starbucks in Mihaylo Hall on Thursday, profits will be better than ever, Tony Lynch, Director for Campus Dining Services, said.

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  • Cop Blotter: Dec. 2 - Dec. 7

    Tuesday – Dec. 2 8:00 a.m. – In College Park, police responded to a burglary. Police were unable to give specifics as to what occurred. 9:40 a.m. – In Lot A, police responded to a vehicle theft. Police were unable to give specifics as to what occurred.

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  • CSUF students invited to FBI headquarters

    Five CSUF students are invited to Washington D.C. to present a campaign to the FBI

    Professor Robert Sage and five students from the advertising capstone class he teaches, Comm. 451B, have been invited to the FBI Headquarters in Washington, D.C., Dec. 18, to present a campaign they designed to boost the FBI's recruitment program. The advertising majors going to Washington with Professor Sage include seniors Emily Ransom, 22, Nicole Martin,24, Dalya Taman, 22, Corey Cafaro, 24 and Bridget Perez, 22.

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  • Cyber-Bully

    Panel says cyber-bullying is a crime

    Guest speaker says 52 percent of adults 18-29 have experienced cyber-stalking

    Cyber-bullying presents a major challenge in the age of information and it was the topic of a discussion hosted by The Women's Center on Wednesday in University Hall.

    Welfare check or illegal search and seizure?

    DT reader relates his experience with police and marijuana arrest

    A few months ago, John Roe was surfing the internet when he found an article that assured him he was not alone. The story was of Bruce Benedict, a former Seal Beach resident, who filed a $1 million lawsuit against the Seal Beach Police Department after he claimed officers confiscated 40 to 50 marijuana plants, forced him to move out of the city and tried to make him a police informant.

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  • Race relations could worsen with black president

    Local violence and the disturbing nation-wide trend troubles many in the CSUF community

    Within days of Barack Obama becoming the president-elect, police began responding to reports of verbal and physical racial attacks and vandalism, including burned crosses on front lawns, effigies and nooses being hung from trees and houses or cars being vandalized with racial slurs and pictures.

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  • RateMyProfessors.com rated low by professors

    Students like open forum, but professors do not put much stock in the ratings

    Cal State Fullerton faculty and students express their praises and gripes Monday about a popular Web site used by college students to grade their professors based on their performance.   RateMyProfessors.com may be the most popular Web site among college students to evaluate their instructors anonymously, but it seems to cause issues with some college professors.

    Cop Blotter: Nov. 19 - Dec. 1

    WEDNESDAY- Nov. 19 1:00 a.m. – In the Birch student housing complex, police responded to a fire alarm call. Upon arrival no fire was visible. 8:46 a.m. – Police responded to a medical aid call, which occurred at the Titan House. It was reported that the subject was breathing and conscious, but was in need of some assistance.

    Education Panel

    Education Night panels advise future teachers

    Students interested in becoming educators learned about the education field at Education Night on Tuesday night in the Titan Student Union Pavilions.

    Budget cuts to impact future CSU students

    "Statewide impaction" will eliminate 10,000 admission spots for CSU

    With the CSU facing significant mid-year and future budget cuts, CSU officials will eliminate 10,000 admission spots from the 2009-2010 academic year by declaring “statewide impaction.” This stipulation allows the 23-campus system, the nation’s largest, to reduce its 450,000-student enrollment by pushing up its application deadlines while raising academic expectations for incoming freshmen, said CSU Chancellor Charles Reed, during a conference call with reporters in November.

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