News Sports Experts and students share D1 Professional Drift Grand experiences, advice on Prix gains ground in U.S., underwater sex 3 Titans head to NIT 6 California State University, Fullerton Daily Titan Tuesday, March 15, 2005 www.dailytitan.com Volume 80, Issue 19 Synchronized strumming Senate considers faith-based hiring

clause, allowing federally funded for failing to “take advantage of the Federally funded organizations to hire as they choose. positive role faith-based institutions groups to hire based on However, the controversial clause play in our communities in serving stayed, and the House’s Republican those most in need,” according to religion if bill passes majority sent the bill to the Senate an online press release titled “House for further consideration with a vote Passes Job Training Reforms, Rejects By David Barry Daily Titan Staff of 224-200, according to The Los Attempts to Undermine 1964 Civil Angeles Times. Rights Act Protections for Faith- House Republicans and Democrats Based Institutions.” The U.S. Senate is currently con- alike claimed the moral high ground Scott said Republicans are the ones sidering a House of Representatives in the debate. trying to undermine the 1964 Civil bill to legalize discriminatory hiring Both sides cited the landmark 1964 Rights Act. practices for faith-based organiza- Civil Rights Act as a basis for their “They’re just making stuff up,” tions, even if that group receives positions on the bill. Scott said. “The fact of the matter taxpayer money. “The 1964 Civil Rights Act explic- [is] if you are offended by someone Controversy surrounded the White itly protected the ability of faith-based being denied a federally funded job House-backed bill from the begin- institutions to hire individuals who because of religion, I mean you can’t ning. HR 27, also known as the Job share their same faith, and to do so dress it up any kind of way to make it Training Improvement Act, contains when they receive federal funds,” something that it isn’t … you can put Eric Tom/Daily Titan a clause that is creating great debate said Kevin Smith, a spokesman for lipstick on a pig but you can’t pass it over millions of dollars in social ser- Rep. John A. Boehner (R-Ohio). off as a beauty queen. And you can Max Mendoza, a freshman classical guitar major (left), and Drake Price, a freshman cello performance vice funding. Boehner, chairman of the dress up ‘We don’t hire Catholics, major, practice their art outside the Performing Arts Building Monday afternoon. Rep. Robert C. Scott (D-Va.) Committee on Education and the pushed an amendment to delete the Workforce, criticized Democrats HR 27 3 Time Students juggle more than just classes Juggling Club incorporates the use of or completely new to juggling,” Fero different,” said club member Sara “Mostly it’s been word of mouth, Campus juggling club devil sticks (juggling sticks), diabo- said. “Once the club becomes bet- Jerzykowski. or grabbing our friends and telling welcomes all skill los (Chinese yo-yos), scarves, clubs, ter established, I anticipate that it According to the CSUF Juggling them that they have to come to the to ‘rock rings, bean bags and unicycles in will encompass a wide range of skill Club Web site, the Juggling Club meetings,” said Juggling Club Vice levels, plans to expand hopes of expanding the appreciation levels, where the more experienced plans to have local jugglers speak or President Manya Ettner. of juggling as both an art and a sport jugglers can learn from each other perform on campus, but also hopes to The Juggling Club, created in By Christina Schroeter For the Daily Titan to CSUF students. and help new jugglers advance more find funding for professional jugglers October 2004, meets for an hour or While most of the members of the quickly to that level.” to perform at CSUF. more every Wednesday at noon on the your Juggling Club are relatively new to The Juggling Club considers “Eventually, I’d like to start hold- Engineering and Computer Science Many Cal State Fullerton students the sport, the club welcomes students expanding its appreciation for jug- ing and attending competitions and Lawn in front of the Health Center. spend their time juggling classes, of all skill levels to join. gling even further by incorporating performances with the Juggling Club, The Juggling Club provides enough homework, work and time with Raymond Fero, president of the contact juggling, plate-spinning, ball- but we have not done so yet. I’m equipment for several members dur- friends. How many actually spend club, can ride a unicycle and is train- spinning, club-swinging, poi balls, looking into having the Juggling Club ing their meetings, but also sells jug- refund’ their time juggling? Now that there ing himself to juggle seven bags, but balancing and more juggling tech- perform in a local Fourth of July gling beanbags for a small fee. is a juggling club on campus, students also enjoys sharing his knowledge of niques into their weekly meetings, parade,” Fero said. “Juggling is a lot of fun, and it’s TurboTax aids young can juggle that too. the sport and teaching new members Fero said. The Juggling Club has 20 members, not as difficult to learn as most people people with tax return Most people are familiar with the basic skills of juggling. “The club is a nice way to take a and it recruits members by attracting believe. Absolutely anyone has the juggling, but many aren’t aware of “We welcome everyone to join the break from the classroom and work passers-by during their weekly meet- ability to learn how to juggle,” Fero filing on new site the diversity of the sport. CSUF’s juggling club, whether experienced environments and focus on something ings or by recruiting friends. said. By Ishell Linares Daily Titan Staff Finding sanctuary El Toro For some college students, April 15 might not seem like an impor- tant date to mark on the calendar, yet this is the IRS deadline for fil- ing taxes. in nature’s wonder campus As the date draws near, an increasing number of people will the telephone poles along the drive. flock to tax franchises for last-min- CSUF’s wildlife center “You kind of think you’re going ute tax preparation. provides an out-of-the- the wrong way,” said Karon Cornell, helps For those who want to avoid the director of the sanctuary. “Suddenly lines, filing online is an appealing classroom experience you see the sign.” alternative. It’s right at the doorstep to the By April Miller Web sites exist to help the tech- Cleveland National Forrest, said Daily Titan Staff hungry nologically-inclined tax-filer. Birkin Newell, the Tucker site man- TurboTax has developed a Web ager. “From the ridge you can see site, www.rockyourrefund.com, With buildings, cars and signs cov- the ocean. It’s a great opportunity for April Miller/Daily Titan Food drive aims to aid that caters specifically to 18- to 24 ering almost every square inch of folks to learn about the mountains.” Jerry Unrich brought his own bird, Max, in case they didn’t seen any birds needy families in time year-olds, many of whom are first- space around the Tucker Wildlife Tucker is really popular with hik- at Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary. time filers. Sanctuary, the area, owned by Cal ers and mountain bikers, Newell said. for Easter holiday The Web site was created to State Fullerton, seems a bit out of It’s the peacefulness of the place that a unique opportunity for students to the five senses. ease young tax-filers through the place in congested Orange County. strikes people. Tucker’s a great place conduct field research. Students from “It’s pretty remarkable, such a neat By Dennis Olson process by providing simple, step- Rolling hills are covered with to take photographs, he said. the Volunteer and Service Center resource being so close to us in Daily Titan Staff by-step guidance and tax jargon green shrubs. The only signs of civi- Tucker serves as an off-campus site planted a sensory garden with fuzzy, avoidance said Colleen Ferrin, lization are the paved roads and a few for CSUF students, Cornell said. It’s sticky and fragrant plants stimulating Tucker 4 Cal State Fullerton’s El Toro spokesperson for Intuit, the makers Campus is in the midst of its first of TurboTax. spring Canned Food Drive. Cardboard The Web site is a result of boxes were placed in various loca- research conducted by Intuit in Arboretum brings nature into suburbia tions around the campus on March which 300 participants ages 18 to 1 to encourage students and faculty 24 were surveyed. Their research door classroom kept as natural as helicopters flying in the air. A thou- the ducks.” Shea said. “They are to donate dry, non-perishable foods determined that there are 18.4 mil- Monthly nature tours possible,” said John Shea, a volun- sand seeds can fly, but only a few not residents. They are migratory to Families Forward of Irvine for the lion taxpayers in this age group. are more than just a teer nature guide. “The Arboretum really mature into a tree, he said. ducks who come here to eat, and upcoming Easter holiday. “Ninety percent of tax filers in is not a park for throwing Frisbees. “Oh, I see you found the baseball nest.” When the drive is completed on this age group get a refund of nice walk in the park It’s kind of like a zoo for trees.” vine,” Shea said to the boys from On sunny days, turtles line up on March 23, the collected food will be $939,” Ferrin said. “But many may Free tours of the 26-acre grounds Placentia troop 798, who found the bank of the pond. In the after- delivered to Families Forward where By April Miller not be aware that they are entitled Daily Titan Staff take place on the second Saturday four Cal State Titan’s baseballs hit noon they face a different direc- it will be distributed to Orange County to this type of refund.” of each month. over the Arboretum fence. tion, Shea said. “They’re all lined families in need. The organization Their research also concluded Tours range from four to 40 peo- The Arboretum also features a up like cars on a used car lot get- feeds over 1,500 families through- this age group is not very involved From Goodwin Field, one would ple. The tour features a conifer col- Bunya Tree from Australia. ting sun out of their eyes.” out the year said Jessica Fournier, a in its finances. never suspect that just a few feet lection, which is characterized by “These cones can get to be the Sometimes, nature plays little Families Forward staff member. “The overall attitude is that they away is an incredible sampling of needle-like leaves and pinecones. size of bowling balls,” he said. tricks on us, Shea said. He brushed The goal of the drive is to col- don’t care so much about taxes,” trees and foliage from all over the Shea said that some people take You wouldn’t want to stand under the gray film off of a leaf and lect non-perishable food items, but Ferrin said. “They just want to get world. little potted Christmas trees and one.” underneath the film is green. The Fournier encourages students to it done fast, easy, and correctly,” The Arboretum’s signature tree plant them in the ground. Margaret Williams, who was on film is nature’s sunscreen, he told donate any items they are able to give which is the goal that the Web site isn’t a tree at all, but a shrub. The “It’s hard to believe that was a the tour and tried to locate one of the tour group. for the drive. is trying to help them achieve. Ombu tree stands over 35 feet tall, baby Christmas tree,” Shea said the pinecones, said, “We see trees, Shea discussed the petals of “We don’t only give the families The Web site includes other ser- and its roots spread outward on pointing to massive 30-foot-tall but we never really look at them.” flowers from trees. One is a little food, we give them anything that can vices that young tax filers may find the surface of the ground, making tree. A pond at the Arboretum is a tem- stronger, he said. It’s like a little be found in a supermarket,” she said. walking precarious. Shea said conifers are wind-pol- porary home for mallard ducks. taxes 4 “The Arboretum is a large, out- linated. The seeds are like little “We don’t encourage feeding Arboretum 3 food drive 3 2 Tuesday, March 15, 2005 www.dailytitan.com [email protected] • (714) 278-4415 You say tomato... Today News MARCH 15, 2005 If for any reason you’ve been in Rief searching for a good deal on foam- b core board, there is a foam-core board special going on at the Titan World Student Union Graphic Services in the TSU. It’s buy one, get one free all week so head down between 8:30 Filipino police attack inmate-held jail a.m. and 7:30 p.m. to take advantage MANILA, Philippines – Police fired a barrage of tear-gas canisters and of the offer. Call (714) 278-3915. bullets Tuesday in a major assault on Muslim suspects who took over a max- imum-security jail in Manila, following a botched escape attempt that left They are women Titans, hear them five people dead. The assault came shortly after Interior Secretary Angelo roar. It’s an all out sports day as Reyes gave the inmates 15 minutes to surrender after a deal Monday to end the Titan women’s teams face off at the drama fell apart over the militants’ demand for food. home. Tennis against Amherst will start at the Titan Courts at 2 p.m and softball against Syracuse will be at the Titan Softball Complex starting Thousands march against Syria in Beirut at 6 p.m. BEIRUT, Lebanon – Hundreds of thousands of anti-Syrian demonstrators flooded the capital Monday in the biggest protest ever in Lebanon, surpass- The Pollak Library Technical ing the turnout for an earlier pro-Damascus rally organized by the Islamic Services Research Committee invites militant Hezbollah. In a show of national unity, Sunnis, Druse and Christians faculty, staff and students to Research packed Martyrs’ Square as brass bands played and balloons soared skyward. Trends, a lecture series that will take The rally, perhaps the biggest anti-government demonstration ever staged place in the Pollak Library North, in the Arab world, was the opposition’s bid to regain momentum after two room 130 between 3:30 p.m. and serious blows: the reinstatement of the pro-Syrian prime minister and a huge 4:30 p.m. The series will provide rally last week by the Shiite group Hezbollah. attendees with a glance at teaching faculty and their current curriculums Nation and research. Working wardrobes will be hold- ing a “Formal Dress and Accessory Courthouse suspect’s rape case a mistrial Drive” to reach a goal of collect- ing 3,000 formal dresses for young ATLANTA – Prosecutors on Monday dropped a weapons charge against women in Orange County. 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The Women’s Center will fea- State ture a lecture by Valerie O’Krent on “Breaking the Mold of Traditional Judge says Calif. can’t ban gay marriage Gender Roles”. The lecture will take place between noon and 1 p.m. in SAN FRANCISCO – A judge ruled Monday that California’s ban on gay University Hall, room 205. marriage is unconstitutional – a legal milestone that, if upheld on appeal, would open the way for the most populous state to follow Massachusetts in Feel the urge to meet other student allowing same-sex couples to wed. Judge Richard Kramer of San Francisco assistants like yourself? The Student County’s trial-level Superior Court likened the ban to laws requiring racial Assistants Social Club, a new club segregation in schools, and said there appears to be “no rational purpose” for whose purpose is to bring student denying marriage to gay couples. Gabriel Fenoy/Daily Titan assistants together to network, will Christian Del Giorgio, holding his daughter Madeleine, checks his list of plant species at the CSUF meet at 5 p.m. in McCarthy Hall, Accuser told Dean Jackson did nothing Arboretum’s Giant Tomato and Pepper Sale on Thursday. room 141. SANTA MARIA – The teenage boy who says Michael Jackson molested All events are free and on campus him acknowledged under cross-examination Monday that he told an admin- west German town of Ruelzheim China solves missing manhole unless otherwise indicated. If you istrator at his school the pop star “didn’t do anything to me,” and that has piloted the technology since cover predicament would like to have a specific entry put Jackson was like a father to him. Striking at the heart of the prosecution’s Did you November and now the company in the calendar section, please send allegations of child molestation and conspiracy, defense attorney Thomas plans to equip its stores across the BEIJING - China’s capital is test- an e-mail to [email protected]. Mesereau Jr. confronted the now-15-year-old boy with a video tribute by the region. ing a new kind of manhole cover to boy and his family in which they credited Jackson with changing their lives know? “All customers need do is regis- put a lid on rampant theft, Xinhua and helping to cure the boy of cancer. Markets enable customers to pay ter once with their identity card and news agency said on Sunday. with touch of finger bank details, then they can shop Missing manhole covers are a Weather Single-engine plane crash injures two straight away,” said store manager hazardous fact of life on the side- BERLIN - Customers of a Roland Fitterer. walks and roads of Beijing where forecast BIG BEAR CITY – Four people escaped serious injury when a single- German supermarket chain will The scanner compares the shop- they are stolen to be sold as scrap for Tuesday, March 15 engine plane got caught in a downdraft on takeoff at Big Bear City Airport soon be able to pay for their shop- per’s fingerprint with those stored a couple of dollars each. Sunny and nosed into the lake. Only the nose of the plane was under water after ping by placing their fingers on a in its database along with account “The new manhole covers will be 74° Sunday’s 3:50 p.m. crash, fire Capt. Rick Flint said. The pilot and a passen- scanner at the check-out, saving details. made of non-metal materials with no Low 48° ger suffered minor facial cuts and two other passengers weren’t hurt. The the time spent scrabbling for coins Edeka bosses said they were recycling value,” Wang Xin, spokes- pilot and three teenagers were aboard, but their names weren’t disclosed. or cards. confident the system could not be man for the city’s utilities manage- Wednesday, March 16 An Edeka store in the south- abused. ment department, was quoted as Sunny Reports compiled from The Associated Press saying. Low 51° 69° Beijing has more than 600,000 manhole covers across the city owned by 18 companies. “Approximately Thursday, March 17 Daily Titan 240,000 manhole and street- drain Partly Cloudy 66° covers were stolen in Beijing in Low 51° Editorial 2004,” Xinhua said. Compiled from The Weather Channel Executive Editor Marti Longworth Managing Editor Ryan Townsend News Editor Ryan McKay Asst. 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In the desert area cactus apples littered the ground and not even the animals ate them. sex overrated, “If the critters aren’t going to eat them, I don’t want to eat them,” said Eric Small, who was on the tour with his son. The pomello tree in the rare fruit students say grove, is bursting with fragrant flowers indicating fruit just months pool is another option. The article away. As tempting as the fruit on Experts, Titans discuss said the edges and steps of the pool the trees looks, the Arboretum asks pros and cons of provide for new sexual positions. that visitors leave the fruit so other The buoyancy helps the man lift people can see it. submerged copulation the woman entirely off the ground, You can’t just come once and allowing for deeper insertion. By Courtney Salas think you’ve seen the Arboretum, Daily Titan Staff Like the lake and lagoon, couples Shea said. Come back another time who have intercourse in the pool are of year, and it’s an entirely differ- prone to infections or irritations from ent place. When the trees lose their As summer approaches, the bacterial organisms. leaves, the bulbs planted underneath weather heats up and attraction to the In all kinds of weather, sex in a get some sun and burst into color- opposite sex increases. The idea of hot and steamy whirlpool spa is a / ful, vibrant flowers. “Sometimes, April Miller Daily Titan having your significant other hot and huge turn-on, especially for women. I don’t even recognize the place,” John Shea, nature guide for the Fullerton Arboretum, shows Jonas Mason and Joey Towbin how a leaf repels wet is a huge turn-on, which leads According to the Seduction Science he said. water due to its waxy surface. to couples exploring their sexual Web site, women’s blood circulation options. races through her pelvic area, caus- “Guys seem to be more interested ing immediate sexual arousal. The practices. reflects the growing competition for in underwater sex than girls,” said Web site said the woman’s sexual HR 27 Finding the applicable law to the scarce funding that coincides with the food drive Fullerton-based Dr. Don Armstrong. energy rubs off on her man, resulting from page 1 current controversy will likely be growing national deficit. from page 1 “They seem to let the little head con- in a whirlpool spa romp. an ongoing task for Republican and Among the faith-based organiza- trol the big head.” According to the Sex 101 Web site Jews and Hindus but you can’t pass Democratic lawmakers. tions that the legislation could have Robert Flores, assistant coordinator According to Men’s Health maga- though, the hot water can also strip it off as anything other than ugly dis- Smith, the spokesman for Boehner, an impact on, is the Salvation Army, of Student Affairs at El Toro, con- zine, most underwater views of the away the woman’s natural lubricants, crimination.” said he expects to fight the same which is publicly supporting HR 27. tacted Families Forward after CSUF human body are a bonus due to the making whirlpool spa sex extremely Scott said that the 1964 Civil arguments in the near future on issues According to a story in The Los student Erin Fisher suggested the idea body’s visually increased perfection uncomfortable. Rights Act did have an exemption such as welfare reform, the Head Angeles Times, the Salvation Army is of a food drive. Fisher is a member of and clear view of the private areas. “Underwater sexual activity that allowed individual churches to Start early education program and the facing legal action in New York from Rotaract, a Rotary-sponsored service This causes immediate arousal that decreases lubrication yet increases hire employees according to their Community Services Block Grant, former employees claiming religious of young men and women ages 18 can lead to underwater action. friction,” Armstrong said. “You need religion, but that this exemption did which Smith characterized as “an discrimination. If the Senate approves to 30. “I would highly recommend it lubrication to decrease friction so it not apply to federally funded orga- anti-poverty program.” HR 27, it would dramatically alter the Fisher has become involved in [underwater sex], because if you are can be more comfortable for both nizations. “We strongly believe that faith- outcome of such cases in the future. community service and decided an getting some in a place like that, you participants.” Not only do both parties lay claim based providers should be able to help Although the bill in the Senate event like a food drive might get are definitely having a good day,” If a condom is used, the hot water to the 1964 Civil Rights Act, but to out and provide these services and involves real taxpayer funding, it CSUF students involved as well. said Ryan O’Neil, a humanities and can wash off the condom’s spermi- other legislation as well. the other side does not, so it’s going also involves a symbolic component, “The goal of the drive is to get social sciences major. cide, making the condom uncomfort- Vartan Djihanian, press secretary to continue to be subject to a lot of said Benjamin Hubbard, chair of the people to open their minds. It’s not Underwater sex appears hot and able and increasing the chance of the for the congressman who sponsored debate,” Smith said. Department of Comparative Religion about the amount of food we collect,” glamorous in movies or dating condom breaking, said Armstrong. HR 27, Rep. Howard P. “Buck” Whatever issues are debated in at Cal State Fullerton. she said. shows, but there are many aspects to “After awhile [underwater sex] McKeon (R-Calif.), said, “President Washington, D.C., the day-to-day “I’m opposed to the Bush plan, Flores, who helped put together a underwater sex that couples might be became uncomfortable and started Clinton signed four laws that allow challenges faced by local agencies strongly opposed, because I think Thanksgiving food drive in the fall unaware of. to hurt,” said Katie Alba, a child and faith-based groups to take religion will likely remain the same, said Peter they are crossing a line between semester, said he hopes this drive will According to the magazine, those adolescent development major. “It into account when making their hiring Daniels, a program coordinator for what is permissible under the First exceed the ten boxes that were col- who have sex in a freshwater lake or wasn’t that great.” decisions.” employment services with Catholic Amendment Establishment Clause lected in that drive. lagoon need the support of a floata- Like most underwater sex, Sex Djihanian said the Clinton-era leg- Charities in Anaheim. [for freedom of religion] and what is “We think we can collect more tion device to help them conquer the 101 reported that some bacteria and islation applied to federally funded Daniels said that despite its name not permissible … there are all kinds cans than we did for Thanksgiving,” buoyancy of the water. Once con- chemicals found in spas or hot tubs faith-based groups. and affiliation with the Catholic of wonderful groups that do great he said. quered, mutual cooperation leading might irritate the vagina. Scott said executive orders from Diocese of Orange, his organization indispensable work, but if they’re On the other hand, Flores also to balance is the key. The magazine “Knowing the side effects has Presidents Lyndon Johnson and does not proselytize, does not hold going to get federal funding and they believes helping those in need is more said the secret to sex in a lake or never crossed my mind,” O’Neil said. Franklin Roosevelt prohibited federal services and is thus not a faith-based are able to discriminate as to who important than the amount of canned lagoon is to find the ideal place for “This would probably not change my government contracts with organiza- organization. Daniels said the cur- they hire, I’ve got a real problem food that is collected. the man to stand still while having mind because I think my hormones tions that discriminated in their hiring rent legislative controversy probably [with it],” he said. “On any level, we want to sup- the woman’s legs wrapped around would take over.” port the families the best we can,” his back. This allows for deep pen- In movies and music videos, sex he said. etration that increases the stimula- on the beach or in the ocean seems Families helped by Families tion for both participants. Couples like a pleasurable idea. In fact, there Forward can access a food pantry six should also avoid extremely cold is even an alcoholic beverage named times a year where they are given a water; this could lead to male shrink- after the idea of two people roll- shopping cart and are able to pick out age that could ruin the entire sexual ing around on the sand. MHM said the items they need. experience. although the waves provide enjoy- Fournier said she wants donators The article also warned that water- able motions and the sand is smooth to know how appreciated donations borne diseases, parasites and pol- on the skin, sand and salt water can to Families Forward are as they try lutants might also be enjoying the enter the vagina, causing an infection to help the over 35,000 homeless in couple’s sexual experience. These or irritation. Orange County. bacterial organisms can lead to infec- “I prefer to have sex outside of “We couldn’t keep our doors open tions or irritations. water,” said Brandie Burke, a health without support from the commu- “It is easier to transmit viruses into science major. “You don’t know who nity,” she said. the females during underwater sex, or what has been in the water.” Fisher said she thinks students will but it depends on the water environ- It’s also very unlikely that the find enjoyment in assisting under- ment,” Armstrong said. “It is more couple is entirely alone on the beach, privileged people and hopes that the common to get a bladder infection which could attract unwanted atten- feeling will spread. from underwater sexual activity.” tion. “It feels good to help others and Couples are also advised to keep Although underwater sex seems encourage others to help,” she said. their moans to a low volume during like a pleasurable sexual experience, Fisher said while it is sometimes dif- intercourse in a lake or lagoon. The couples may want to stay on dry land ficult to get El Toro students involved water can carry noises for a great dis- to avoid health risks and maintain a in events like this, she hopes students tance, which could attract unwanted healthy sexual relationship. will see the boxes and feel like donat- attention from locals or tourists. “The idea of having sex under- ing to less fortunate families. For those couples who are not near water was hot but actually doing it “Every little bit helps. Even one a lake or lagoon or who do not want wasn’t what I expected,” Alba said. can goes a long way,” she said. to travel the distance, the swimming “Stick to the bed people.”

For more stories... www.dailytitan.com visit us online. 4 Tuesday, March 15, 2005 www.dailytitan.com [email protected] • (714) 278-4415 “The government gives refunds taxes just to put the money back in the from page 1 economy,” Rodriguez said. “And CSUF’s Chief Information Officer that is essentially what these offers convenient. E-filing, which allows are doing. I think it’s a good idea for electronic filing results that but it wouldn’t be an incentive for result in a faster refund, is offered me.” at the Web site. Rodriguez completed her tax Michael Parker enters retirement The feature also permits the tax- forms this year with help of a tax filer to get confirmation that the preparer and said that she will con- his roles as chair of the Counseling Mike [Parker], you want to be like he said the university was really IRS has received completed tax tinue to do so because she finds it Friends, colleagues Department, dean of the Human Mike,” he said. growing. forms a few hours after filing and more reliable and convenient. honor retiree after Development and Community Then after everyone gave Parker Now that Parker is retired, he is allows filers to check the status of “It’s simple to just take all my Service Department and lastly as their best wishes, he went up to the moving to Prescott, Ariz., where he their refunds, Ferrin said. receipts to someone and pick up 31 years of service chief information technology offi- podium and said his farewell. said he and his wife plan on build- For the 25 percent of individuals my refund later,” Rodriguez said. cer at CSUF. “I don’t really know quite what ing homes. By Laura Peltakian in this age group who do not have “And it’s intimidating to do it your- Daily Titan Staff CSUF President Milton A. to say. I always imagined a room “We have been buying and a bank account and want to e-file, self. I don’t want to be in trouble Gordon honored Parker and his full of people thinking positively remodeling homes as a hobby and a Rush Prepaid Visa card, which with the IRS.” wife, Barbara, with wine glass- of me, but that was usually for we love it,” Barbara said. She said works just like an ATM card, is Melvin Quezada, who has been Michael Parker, chief informa- es and carafe, an official CSUF money for projects,” he said. “It they did a lot of research to find the available. helping people with their tax prep- tion technology officer for Cal State watch for Parker, an official pin for hasn’t really been 31 years, really best location to continue their work While the easy filing of the Web arations for five years at his small Fullerton, celebrated his retirement Barbara, a frame dedicated to him it’s been three or four. I don’t and they decided Arizona was the site may be an incentive for young business establishment in Palm Monday with a farewell reception for his service-accompanied by a know how 31 years passed by so perfect site. tax-filers, there is a fee. For $15.90, Springs, agrees. at the Titan Student Union, where photo of Langsdorf Hall-a champi- quickly.” Barbara said that she met her both state and federal forms can be “I think that people learn to trust he was honored for 31 years of onship baseball cap and an alumni Finally, Parker gave Gordon a husband when he was a professor filed. the person that does their taxes and service. T-shirt. few words of appreciation. and she was one of his students. The research conducted by that’s why they keep going to the TSU Pavilion A was fully deco- Lastly, Parker was dedicated as “I didn’t always feel so comfort- “I was always attracted to Mike Intuit determined that members of same person,” Quezada said. “And rated in CSUF colors with bal- an emeritus, which is bestowed able and proud of the place that for his vision of education,” said this age group are most likely to by filing online you just won’t loons, vases filled with orange and upon a faculty member after 25 I worked at until [Gordon] came Barbara. spend their tax refunds on elec- have that.” white flowers, a Tuffy the Titan years of teaching. along,” Parker said. Parker’s wife, Barbara, is also tronics or vacations, which is why Quezada admits that with online cake and a banner that read “Best During the reception, several “It will be very interesting an educator and will be retiring they teamed up with Best Buy filing as an option, his business wishes on your retirement Mike, faculty members went up to the Monday mornings without seeing next year from her position as a and Worldwide Travel Exchange: faces competition but feels confi- we will miss you.” podium to give Parker their best all of you,” Parker added. principal with the Orange County to provide coupons and discounts, dent that his loyal costumers will Those words rang true as more wishes and share his legacy. Parker completed his bachelor’s Department of Education. which are available upon comple- keep coming back. than 80 faculty members and staff “He was a great boss,” said Amir and master’s degrees in counsel- “This reception will really solid- tion of the tax preparation process. “People who like things the good joined the retiree at his farewell Dabirian, interim chief information ing at San Diego State University ify the warm memories he has Gabriella Rodriguez, a senior old fashion way will still resort to reception. technology officer for CSUF. and his doctorate degree from working with all of you,” Barbara business major, said she thinks that someone to help them with their The celebration honored Parker “Like the Nike commercials Claremont University. said. “He is going to be a lot more these offers are just bait. taxes,” Quezada said. for his years of service, including would have said, if you know He joined CSUF in 1974 when fun in retirement.”

ence and nature among younger stu- incorporating different habitats and Tucker dents, Tucker offers guided tours from allowing visitors to attain a perspec- from page 1 kindergarten through high school, tive of foliage of the area. Here, visi- which are based on the California tors also can see snake skin, skele- Orange County,” said Dr. William State standards for science education, tons of animals and obsidian used by Hoese, assistant professor in the biol- Cornell said. Native Americans for arrowheads. ogy department. “Nature is a nice way to get kids Tucker is so far away from the Each semester Hoese takes his interested. It peaks their interest in city lights that it is considered a students to Tucker to study plants school,” she said. great place to star gaze. During cer- and learn about nature. Some of the Students find out how Native tain astrological events, Cal State plants are fire adaptive, responding Americans turned acorns into medi- Fullerton brings out big telescopes to fire to reproduce. cine and, when planted, how these for viewing, Cornell said. “Fires are part of the ecosystem,” acorns turn into trees, Hoese said. “Our biggest event was Mars,” he said. Legend has it, Mr. Tucker invented Cornell said. “The sky is so clear. Through nature study, students the hummingbird feeder to keep the You can really see the stars.” learn about plants reproduction and birds in Tucker long after the season- Despite these draws, funding is growing cycles. al flowers had died, said Cornell. An always an issue at Tucker. “Tucker has a duel mission pro- enclosed bird observation area with “It takes money to feed the birds,” moting science education and sec- windows looks out to a wooded area Cornell said. ondly to act as a nature and wildlife where hummingbird feeders hang Disney provided a grant to provide preserve,” said Cornell. It’s an off- and trays are stocked with birdseed. at-risk students with the opportunity campus site for science and land- In the small museum, life-sized to experience nature. scape students to do research on stuffed animals-raccoons, quail, coy- It’s fun to see their expressions native plants, she said. otes, mountain lions and a blue jays- when they get into nature, Cornell In order to spur an interest in sci- are set against a painted backdrop said.