Soup Kitchen Provides Family Atmosphere Comes to a Close Students at Cal State Fuller- Ton Still Have Time to Make Their Voices Heard
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SPORTS: No official policy for pregnant INSIDE: THE BUZZ athletes under scholarship, page 12 The truth behind video FEATURES: “Jimmy Dean” invades the game addiction CSUF theater department, page 6 Since 1960 Volume 85, Issue 33 Thursday October 25, 2007 DailyThe Student Voice of California StateTitan University, Fullerton DTSHORTHAND ASI election voting Soup kitchen provides family atmosphere comes to a close Students at Cal State Fuller- ton still have time to make their voices heard. Elections for the Associated Students Inc. Board of Directors end Thursday. Votes may be cast by students online using any on-campus computer or by visiting polling places around the campus. Candidates are vying for a spot on the ASI Board of Directors, which is made up of the represen- tatives of each academic college at CSUF. For more information on the elections, call (714) 278-3296 or visit asi.fullerton.edu/elections. man blames cat for alleged burglary SILVER SPRINGS SHORES, Fla. (AP) – A man trying to rob a pharmacy wound up crying for help after becoming stuck in an air shaft for 10 hours, police said. It took firefighters an hour and a half to free Jeffery Mumani, 25, from the metal air shaft at a CVS store on Tuesday. Mumani said that he went in the shaft after he heard a cat in- side. “I was trying to chase the PHoToS By KArl THUNmAN/Daily Titan Photo Editor cat,” Mumani said. He denied Above - The Someone Cares Soup Kitchen dining hall serves locals a free meal a day between 1 to 4p.m. Below - Server James W. Thompson has been volunteering at Someone Cares since 1999. attempting to steal prescription drugs. “No, sir, it’s a feline cat By Gail NAvArro unique stories. It was a vibrant and your addictions alone and life – a little animal.” Daily Titan Staff Writer atmosphere filled with loud con- gets better,” Wayne said. On Monday night, Mumani [email protected] servations and random laughter. He took off his sunglasses and removed an air conditioning From the people who come to described his main focus in life: cover and tried to enter the store ecause of the recent stuff their bellies to the people staying sober and helping others but became trapped, Marion Southern California who provide the stuffing, they are by volunteering his time. Hav- County Sheriff’s Capt. James fires, thousands of peo- all part of the bigger human com- ing the soup kitchen available to Pogue said. ple have been left home- munity. everyone, including Wayne, has Mumani has been charged Bless, but the Someone Cares Soup “I basically come out here for made him realize there is some- with commercial burglary among Kitchen in Costa Mesa has been the camaraderie more than any- thing more important than mon- other charges, Pogue said. helping the homeless and needy thing,” said Wayne, a 37-year-old ey. since 1986. homeless patron. “A peaceful mind is what I I didn’t have to deal The line spilled out from the Wayne moved to California strive for and not so much a piece with emotions over losing door and onto the sidewalk. When from Chicago and currently stays for my pocket,” Wayne said. “friends, I didn’t have to deal they finally stepped inside, guests in Santa Ana. After working sev- Toby, another homeless pa- with issues over my family of all shapes and sizes grabbed eral odd jobs and partying as a tron, said it is a blessing to have their trays. college student, his life took a the soup kitchen because it allows life and I didn’t have to get “ The menu featured hot and turn for the worse. the less fortunate to have access to to know anyone. spicy chicken tortilla soup and Wayne experimented with good quality food. – Brian Hoffman, rice with a side of chicken mole. drugs and alcohol before heading “It’s just nice to have a place on being addicted to video games For dessert, sticky pastries and West, but the move changed his like this,” Toby, 48, said. “I think See Buzz, page 4 cookies. Pitchers of punch, milk life. every city should have a place like or water awaited guests as they The enthusiastic man dug into this.” chose their seats. his food while describing his re- The soup kitchen not only feeds Everyone who comes in for covery and rehabilitation through mouths, it continues to fight the YOUTUBE: 1776 lunch, served on weekdays, or meeting the people of the soup war against poverty in the United breakfast, served on weekends, kitchen. States. Toby said he thinks the vErSIoN oF “300” shares with each other their “[You leave] your alcohol alone See KITCHEN, Page 5 CSUF Center for Successful Aging works to combat inactivity The Nintendo Wii is one adults active is wonderful. “The Wii can be engaging, cre- of the tools used to keep ate social connections and get From the comedy of Adult older adults on the go people moving. If it’s an effective Swim comes the show “Robot tool then it is one that we should Chicken’s” take on the American By CHristin DAvis exploit,” Rose said. Revolution. This clip depicts Daily Titan Staff Writer Older adults who engage in 30 a different version of events of [email protected] minutes of activity on most days 1776 and the interactions with of the week reduce their risk of the British using the dramatic An active lifestyle for students is developing chronic diseases; help dialogue technique of the mov- often the automatic result of a col- manage problems like high blood ie “300.” George Washington lege schedule, but as they age and pressure, diabetes or obesity; and is shown with his devoted sol- their bodies begin to slow down, improve their ability to function diers raging like King Leonidas the necessity of engaging in regu- and stay independent. against tyranny, the British ... lar moderate physical activity may “We see ourselves as a partner and polar bears. be more necessary to maintaining in the wellness of older adults. We Duration: 1:01 good health. work to address the whole body The faculty and students at Cal and the six dimensions of well- State Fullerton work to keep older ness,” Rose said. WEATHEr adults active with the help of new Despite overwhelming knowl- technology. edge of the body’s need for physi- “All body systems will have an cal activity, insufficient activity and ToDAy TomorroW acceleration in decline as the body inadequate nutrition are linked to ages,” professor of health science innumerable deaths each year in and co-director of the CSUF Cen- the United States. ter for Successful Aging, C. Jessie The U.S. Center for Disease Jones, said. The center studies ger- Control reports that only 16 per- By CHrISTIN DAvIS/Daily Titan Staff Writer cent of individuals age 65 to 75 ontology, kinesiology and health Eula Thomas, 72, stretches with other members of her fitness class at Cal State Fullerton. High: 86 High: 77 science. “We found in research participate in moderate physical low: 58 low: 56 done on campus that there is a 50 requiring physical movement to CSUF in 2006. “If it’s getting peo- in the future. activity for 30 minutes five or more percent greater decline in all physi- play a variety of games like tennis, ple up and moving then it’s defi- “There is no one-size-fits-all days per week. SUNNy PArTLY CloUDy ological functions in someone who bowling and golf. nitely beneficial.” program of activity,” Rose said. “If Recognizing the need for orga- is inactive compared to someone “I’ve heard of a lot of senior cen- Although the Wii isn’t an activ- something is enjoyable, elevates nized physical activity in Fullerton, who is active.” ters and hospice care facilities that ity offered at the center, Debbie the heart rate and increases flex- CSUF professors began a senior CONTACT US A new trend in activity pro- are using the Wii to get people Rose, professor of kinesiology and ibility then it’s a good thing. Tech- fitness program 11 years ago that is serving over 120 older adults this Main line: (714) 278-3373 grams for older adults includes active,” Jeana French, the center’s health science and co-director of nology provides the opportunity to News desk: (714) 278-4415 the Nintendo Wii, which uses a coordinator said. She received a the center, said the Wii is some- get adults involved and whatever semester. Advertising: (714) 278-4411 motion-sensing wireless controller Master’s in gero-kinesiology from thing the center would be open to medium can get sedentary older See FITNESS, Page 4 E-mail: [email protected] 2 Page Two October 25, 2007 INTERNATIONAL NEWS Castro said Bush threatens to start “World War III” New study abroad program in South Africa University is very much an inter- In addition to learning about the Airfare can run up to $2,000 HAVANA (AP) – Fidel Castro wrote Tuesday that President Bush is By CHristee lEmoNS national African university,” Della South African culture, students can round-trip and the tuition is about threatening the world with nuclear war and famine – an attack on Washing- For The Daily Titan [email protected] Volpe said. “There will be students intern within their field of study $700 for students enrolled in the ton a day before the White House was to announce new plans to draw Cuba from other countries in Africa. There while receiving credits. spring 2008 semester. away from communism. The brief essay titled “Bush, Hunger and Death” are European students and some “What is really important about Financial aid is available to stu- also alleged that Bush “threatens humanity with World War III, this time Blue ocean water and honey-col- American universities also send their this is that there [are] internships.