Giveaway • The CSULB cheerleaders perform stunts and throw out free CSULB items during the first day of Week of Welcome. Tracey Roman / Daily Forty-Niner

News

• Students join clubs, meet Prospector Pete
  Students strolled around Friendship Walk yesterday visiting various booths on the first day of Week of Welcome.
  
• Students struggle to deal with 'helicopter parents'
  Nationwide, campuses are noting an increase of parents involved in their children’s college education and daily decision-making. Consequently, this leaves many students no room for growth or independence. Some call them “helicopter parents.”
  
• Beach Pride discount has limited success
  Beach Pride Tuesdays are back this semester, and there is a new incentive to sport the black and gold. Any student wearing Beach attire or the newly-minted “Go Beach” wristbands to any of the 49er Shops will get a 10 percent discount.
  
• Choosing required classes proves a struggle
  The fall 2005 semester has officially started and, as usual, students are trying to add classes they need at the last minute.
  
• Hurricane Katrina Disaster Relief Information
  The nursing and engineering departments in conjunction with the American Red Cross are currently collaborating to spearhead a disaster relief effort for hurricane victims. Today through Sept. 16 there will be donation stations at the University Bookstore, at the Learning Center inside the nursing building, and at the Outpost. Associated Students, Inc., in collaboration with the Student Athlete Advisory Committee, will have a donation container available at ASI Recruitment Night, Week of Welcome and in the ASI Office (USU-311).
  
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  Opinion

• Our view: Criticism not helping hurricane victims
  In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, the United States is taking undeserved criticism from the rest of the world, as evidenced by a Reuters article titled, “World stunned as U.S. struggles with Katrina.”
  
• First Amendment rights require responsibility
  The First Amendment is arguably the most essential portion of the Bill of Rights. It guarantees citizens the right to self-expression and ensures the government doesn’t take that right from any citizen.
  
• MTV Video Music Awards ratings dip, bad situation
  This year's MTV Video Music Awards may have been a better show than last year’s, but the festivities could not help seeing a dramatic decline in ratings this year.
  
• Ad campaigns bring in more appropriate models
  A fashion model is often thought of as a thin, tall, tan and toned girl who looks perfect in every outfit without a flaw in sight. Well, only about 2 percent of the women in the world fit that category, while the rest of us try to see where we fit into the definition of beauty.
  

Diversions

• 'Late Registration' inspires rap fans
  Roc-A-Fella records artist, rap sensation and producer Kanye West brought his second album, “Late Registration,” to stores last week.
  
• Upcoming movie releases
  
• Headliners, flatliners play the Galaxy
  Last Friday the Galaxy Theater brought Shonen Knife to Santa Ana all the way from Osaka, Japan. Unfortunately, the pop-rock trio left their talent on the other side of the Pacific.
  
• Concert etiquette necessary for fans
  SAN DIEGO (U-Wire) — I recently attended a set of four concerts in one week. I went to both days of Street Scene, saw 311 play in Anaheim the following Monday and finished up with System of a Down that Saturday.

• Football enthusiasts prepare for explosive 2005 season
  After seven months of tracking roster changes, interpreting draft day maneuvers, and counting down the days until the pre-season ends, the start of the 2005 NFL season is finally upon us.
  
• Beach Scorecard