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Vo l u m e 72, I s s u e 13 Thursday M a rc h 8, 2001 Student faces charges after dorm break-in n Schreiber. CRIME: Sigma Pi “He literally kicked the door right member is in police in, breaking the hinges off and every- thing,” said CSUF Detective Thomas custody for allegedly Gerhls. Schreiber told police that he did not kicking down a door in know how many people were in the Cobb Residence Halls dorm room, so he wore brass knuckles to protect himself. By Kathleen Gutierrez Gerhls also said that the harass- Daily Titan Staff Writer ment against the female student has been ongoing. Schreiber allegedly A Cal State Fullerton fraternity resorted to this action after a series of member was arrested at the Sigma Pi attempts to contact his ex-girlfriend house on Monday for vandalism and were unsuccessful. possession of a deadly weapon. The ex-girlfriend submitted two The student, 21-year-old Michael harassment-related e-mails from Ryan Schreiber, pled not guilty to Schreiber to campus police as evi- charges at the Fullerton Municipal dence of intent. Court House on Wednesday afternoon According to the police report, the and remains in custody. His bail was roommate said that after Schreiber lowered from $50,000 to $7,500. kicked in the door, he was demanding Campus police arrested Schreiber that he reveal the male student’s where- for allegedly breaking down the door abouts. When he refused, Schreiber Mayra Beltran/Daily Titan of a student’s room in Cobb Residence got into his car and drove back to the Camera cops stay vigilant on the corner of Westminster Avenue and Brookhurst Street in Garden Grove. Halls and for allegedly attempting to Sigma Pi house. assault him and other students with Responding to a call from the brass knuckles. roommate, campus police drove to He was allegedly searching for his the house and found Schreiber’s blue Red light runners beware ex-girlfriend, who lives in the dormi- Camaro parked outside with the engine tories, when he was told she was out still warm. Another Sigma Pi member with a male friend who also lives in nTREND: Mounted to keep their eyes peeled for police more cities phasing in the cameras the ticket itself, rather than the pos- allowed police inside and took them cruisers to avoid a ticket. within the next year,” Mayes said, sibility that their constitutional rights the same facility. to Schreiber. The report, taken by campus police, cameras catch drivers Camera cops—cameras mounted adding that although in Fullerton the have been violated. Police found Schreiber in his room at busy intersections, designed to project requires the city council’s At $270 per citation, the average said Schreiber beat on the door of the where they arrested him for terrorist who break the law male student. His roommate looked nab drivers who run red lights—are approval, there is already a good deal camera cranks out 2,000 tickets per threats, possession of a deadly weapon rapidly sprouting up throughout of support for the program. month, potentially generating more through the door viewer, saw Schreiber and vandalism to CSUF property. and the brass knuckles he allegedly By Marlayna Slaughterbeck Southern California. In Beverly Hills, where the cam- than half a million dollars each for To protect their privacy, campus Although Fullerton has yet to eras have been in place since 1998, the city. wore, and refused to open the door. police requested that Schreiber’s vic- Daily Titan News Editor The roommate yelled to Schreiber take advantage of the relatively new there is also some resistance. The steep penalties combined with tims remain anonymous pending fur- technology, Lt. Greg Mayes of the While much of the controversy the fact that offenders are often not that the male student was not home ther investigation of the case. The pre- Zoom, click, you’re busted. Gone and then Schreiber kicked the door Fullerton Police Department said it is based on concern over Fourth aware they’ve been caught or that trial hearing is slated for March 14 at 8 are the days when drivers speeding would not be long before it does. Amendment privacy rights, some they have even broken the law until down. A part of the door’s frame- a.m. at Fullerton Municipal Court. through yellow lights merely had work was taken in as evidence against “You’ll probably see more and take issue more with the cost of CAMERAS/ 3 Space and the Web meet n stations, two space posters and an for NASA missions,” Lee said, a SCIENCE: Students electric fan the size of a walk-in professor of mathematics. design an Internet- closet is one of the places where “But it is not centralized. The they work. goal is to see how good the com- based communication This tiny area is where they munications link is.” streamline their project dealing with Currently, scientists who wish model for NASA’s Jet the use of a Web-based tool for to access information in JPL must Propulsion Laboratory space communications. employ the use of several software As the end of the month nears, systems in addition to their autho- the group will discover if the year- rized clearance. Since not every com- By Samantha Gonzaga long project will earn the approv- puter has these programs installed, it Daily Titan Asst. News Editor al of Caltech’s Jet Propulsion restricts the way scientists can get Laboratory. the information they seek. Dr. Charles Hung Lee and Dr. This cooperative research is a “Anyone in the world with an William Gearhart want to make project in which CSUF is the only authorization can log on and get information about space satellites university collaborating with JPL. access,” Lee said. more accessible. Today most sci- The premise presented to the stu- Since such important information entists must rely on expensive soft- dents involved is the creation of a will be online, security is an impor- ware to get this data. Web tool that will enable scientists tant issue. But Lee, Gearhart and seven math, to access JPL information on the Senior Tai Vo, one of the stu- computer science and engineering Internet. dents working on the project, said, students are striving to eliminate “JPL has many telecommunica- david rivera/Daily Titan this reliance. tions planning tools mainly used JPL/ 3 Senior Tai Vo and Professor Charles Hung Lee are involved in a research program with JPL. 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The device is triggered when the process is a mere formality and CAMERAS an automobile trips a sensor at the does not ensure legitimacy. JPL entrance of an intersection when the “Besides not liking the idea that n from page 1 n from page 1 light turns red. ‘Big Brother’ is watching, most people To determine if the driver has bro- in traffic school for camera citations they receive the ticket in the mail, has ken the law, the device measures the think the program is corrupt when they “Security will be very tight and led some to question issues such as interval of time taken to cross two dif- find out how it works,” Baker said. something that will be ensured.” prevention versus punishment. ferent sensors in the pavement, deter- Although camera cops can be found The model that the team will be Does the technology actually help mining velocity based on how long it in Orange County, the closest being in introducing on March 31 is but a to prevent the mayhem caused when took to get from the first sensor pad to Garden Grove, many O.C. residents prototype. stressed out commuters run red lights, the second. are unfamiliar with the program. Should JPL find the model appli- or is it simply a way for the city to If that time exceeds two-tenths of a “I’ve never even heard of them,” cable, designing features such as capitalize on the problem? second, a photo is taken and a ticket said sophomore Jeff Lieber. “But I’ll security will be left entirely to their Traffic school instructor Dean is issued. definitely be looking for them now.” personnel. Baker said he believes issues like Another issue in question is the Lieber likened the issue to the recent It has contributed $20,000 to the this are why the average citizen takes fact that the system is operated by news that people at the Super Bowl project, which was matched with exception to the system’s legitimacy. an outside company—US Public had been photographed upon entering approximately $50,000 by CSUF. “Most people really hate the idea Technologies in San Diego—rather without either their permission or their “This is a task that will mutually that they’ve been busted by a cam- than a governmental agency, as is knowledge. benefit CSUF and JPL,” Lee said. era,” Baker said. “Especially because required by law. He said that although he is unsure Indeed — the project has spurred they don’t find out until several days Because there is no departmen- how he feels about the constitutional- the birth of another telecommuni- later—it gives them the creeps.” tal expert on the force, US Public ity of the program, on a personal level, cations project by seniors Suzanne Aside from the system’s preventive Technologies, which receives $25 per it does seem rather invasive. Sindi, a mathematics major and Tai efficacy and its federal constitution- conviction, is responsible both for “Sure you can’t expect total privacy Vo, a double-major in mathematics ality, there are also questions about maintaining the equipment and, more when you’re in your car or in a public and computer science. whether the use of these cameras con- importantly, for issuing citations. place, but the idea that the government “It’s a hands-on research that stitutes a speed trap, which has been Although each ticket is first sent to may have pictures of you without you has helped me apply class material straight to this [project],” Vo said. illegal in the state of California since the department for approval and verifi- even knowing is a little disturbing.” MAYRA BELTRAN/Daily Titan 1923. cation, Baker said many complain that There is also a lot of overlapping Camera cops are somewhat camouflauged against stoplights. between mathematics and computer science.” The off-shoot of the Web-tool project is a feasibility project that Experiencing Cold War uses a math model to schedule com- munication between satellites and the ground stations on Earth. n Gate, I looked across into the bleak with mirrors along the undercarriage 65-when they were no longer con- hotel had rooms available when they Functions will not be limited to CULTURE: Ten and unhappy eastern sector. The of the bus, checking for people try- sidered productive or of use to the saw the German plates on our car. communication, and will include years before the fall Berlin Wall was lined with simple ing to cross the border. government. Once they saw our American pass- retrieval of data, such as relaying gravesites, flowers and memorials Entering the checkpoint, I We were allowed to exit the bus ports however, the hotel was sud- signs of possible volcanic activity of Communism, the to young men who had tried over the observed steel-enforced concrete only when they wanted us to view denly full. on a planet. years to escape and were shot down walls and barbed wire fences in a Communist monuments. And at Nearly 20 years ago, we paid over The application of math is heavy Berlin Wall served as by the guards. tight maze of hairpin turns, thwart- lunchtime, we were herded into a $3 a gallon for gas in Europe and because the project is an analytical a symbol of division Many of those who tried to escape ing any escape attempts by the East small restaurant. It was the only citizens were more than willing to model. Geometry is employed since were blown up by booby-traps plant- Berlin citizens. Besides which— restaurant we were allowed to eat in, tell us what high taxes they paid and it will determine which satellites ed along the wall. there were guard towers contain- the guide told us. how spoiled we Americans were. can “talk” first. By Terry Jolliffe Standing at the 12-foot-high con- ing soldiers with binoculars and There was a lot of hostility toward Even back then, West Berlin had a “Anytime you have receivers, Daily Titan Staff Writer crete wall was a strange experience, rifles visible everywhere. It was Americans in Europe during that highly esoteric and intense nightlife. you’ve got senders,” said mathe- facing the painful reality that those like a scene straight out of a WWII Cold War period. One West Berliner The punk rock movement was very matics professor William Gearhart. The terms, “Iron Curtain” and people on the other side were sepa- movie. told me that Germans feared that if evident throughout the city. Let’s say you’ve got several satel- “Checkpoint Charlie” may not mean rated from loved ones-family and East Berlin had socialized medi- war broke out, it would again take Of course, in 1989 after 28 years lites in space. Not all of them much to many students at Cal State friends-and freedom. cine and no unemployment. In fact, place in Europe, and they didn’t of a city divided, the wall was can ‘talk’ at the same time. This Fullerton, because so many were I took a tour bus into the east- the government needed manpower want American missiles in their brought down. is a model that will see who gets small children when the Berlin Wall ern sector through one of the 21 so desperately that they imported countries. Last year, a 10-year anniversa- the right of way, who gets to ‘talk’ was torn down. Checkpoint Charlies. We were told workers from Poland and other In a small southern town in ry celebration including concerts, first.” But in 1982, while the wall still that if we carried any West German neighboring countries. Germany, we saw posters in store- fireworks and speeches, three for- Lee hopes to lobby for a bigger separated East and West, I decided currency on us, it would be confis- The brighter students were sent to fronts, pictures of Ronald Reagan mer leaders, Russia’s Mikhail grant if the project is successful. to tour the “Russian sector,” which cated. the universities, while the rest were with missiles pointing out the top his S. Gorbachev, Helmut Kohl of “With this capability, people can turned out to be a very enlightening Guards carefully scrutinized our sent to trade schools. Citizens were head, with the words, “Americans, Germany, and George Bush, were use these tools without conflict adventure. passports, searching the bus inside not allowed to leave the eastern go home!” honored for their part in the diplo- problems,” he said. Standing at the Brandenburg and out, and they rolled huge dollies sector until they reached the age of At one point, we were told the macy that helped to topple the wall

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Goat Hill Tavern 1 X 6 4 Thursday, March 8, 2001 news Mushrooms cleanse the body and taste great! The mighty fungus has gained popularity in the United States regularly appearing at supermarkets in dozens of different forms.

By Debra Santelli really do have medicinal properties. the National Agricultural Statistics Daily Titan Copy Editor For example, the shiitake, which is Service (NASS), sales of the 1999- widely used both as food and as medicine, 2000 U.S. mushroom crop were contains a substance called lentinan that’s 867 million pounds, a record high Everywhere you look theses days, an been shown to have cancer-fighting pow- and 1 percent above 1998-99 and 6 extraordinary bounty of exotic mush- ers. In a study by Japanese researchers, percent from 1997-98. Mushroom rooms is turning up on restaurant menus patients with either stomach or colorectal consumption increased 192 per- and at grocery stores. cancer who were given a purified version cent between 1970 and 1994, It wasn’t long ago that fresh shiitakes of lentinan, along with chemotherapy, according to the U.S. Department were a rarity; now they regularly appear survived longer than those treated with of Agriculture (USDA). in produce bins along with the more the drugs alone. Shiitakes are said to be familiar cultivated varieties—white but- One theory about how len- the favorite mushroom tons, creminis, portobellos, and oysters. tinan works is that it boosts in Japan, according to If you’re lucky, you may even find wild the potency of tumor-kill- USDA’s Cooperative mushrooms such as morels, hedgehogs or ing drugs. But it also seems State Research Service. black trumpets in season. For mushroom to stimulate the body’s As many as 200,000 lovers, that’s reason enough to rejoice. own defenses against can- Japanese cultivate these A recent survey of the top chefs cer. And there may be other forest fungi as a sea- conducted by the National Restaurant benefits. Shiitakes contain sonal cash crop from Association, “What’s Hot…What’s Not,” eritadenine, a substance that logs of the Shii tree. showed 80 percent ranked specialty and appears to reduce blood lev- The U.S. shiitake pro- exotic mushrooms first among 20 cur- els of cholesterol and also duction is rising, from rently hot and trendy foodstuffs. contain a fair amount of fiber. nearly zero in 1980 to 3 lorraine dominguez/Daily Titan The perks of the abundant selec- However, from a strict million pounds in 1987. Different mushrooms provide a plethora of health benefits. tion of mushrooms are not lost on Chef nutritional standpoint, the Shiitake production could Roberta Dean of Caper’s Catering in Los scale seems to teeter back and mean jobs for at least 20,000 U.S. tamic acid, a natural version of monosodium Harold McGee took on this bit of kitchen Angeles. forth. According to Gordon M. farmers, said Dr. Gary F. Leatham, a glutamate—that yummy salty flavor found lore in his book “The Curious Cook”. He “As little as eight years ago all you Wardlaw’s book “Perspectives USDA research chemist. in some Chinese food that can be associated reasoned that mushrooms are already 90 could get your hands on were your basic in Nutrition,” mushrooms contain Exploiting non-traditional food with headaches and high blood pressure. percent water, so what difference could a white buttons and on occasion enoki chromium­—and high doses of chromium resources could lead to substantial nutri- “Mushrooms are a natural flavor enhanc- few drops more make? Harold weighed 23 mushrooms,” Dean said. “Today the vari- picolinate may cause cancer. tional breakthroughs in developing coun- er, so any dish they are in will automati- fresh mushrooms, soaked them in water for eties are endless, lending to exotic and “They are a great food—but not a tries facing malnourishment. In Pakistan, cally have a richer, deeper and fuller flavor,” five minutes, and weighed them again. They interesting recipe ideas.” cure-all for any ailment,” said Cal Sate the increase in population is creating an Schulz said. barely soaked up any water-only 6 grams, or Mushrooms cleanse the body, defend Fullerton Nutritionist Ada Schulz. “Foods alarming situation regarding food produc- True mushroom fans, of course, can’t less than half a tablespoon, among all those against illness and even speed recovery. go in and out of fashion—whatever is tion, said Dr. Tahir Hussain, author of find enough ways to prepare them. While mushrooms. These may seem lofty orders for a mere currently ‘in’ is touted as the new wonder the book, “Growing Mushrooms: A New attending culinary school, I found adding There are 3,000 varieties of mush- fungus, but scientists are uncovering new food.” Horizon in Agricultural.” Mushrooms are mushrooms to many traditional dishes gave rooms to-date, some of which can be deadly. evidence that some mushrooms, at least, “In,” they must be, because according to easy to grow and can be grown from the recipe a new twist. A single mouthful of a certain mushroom the barks of trees, Mushrooms absorb any liquid that is belonging to the Amanita family can bring on taking up limited added to them, this makes their capacity to one of the most agonizing illnesses, accord- space and pre- take on and hold flavor unbeliev- ing to the Encyclopedia of Cooking. Death venting trees from able. Whether you’re preparing claims about half of those stricken. Yet being cut down. a simple sauté with garlic and the Amanita is said to be so deli- Mushrooms are olive oil, or adding boun- cious that, just before being shaken referred to as an tiful foreign flavors, the by the first seizure, one woman asked alternative food options are endless with the cook for the recipe. Most poisonous source. They are these little fungi. mushrooms, however, are not so viru- high in protein I’ve always heard lent, bringing stomach upsets rather and economical to that you should never than death. One of the Amanita causes grow, according to wash mushrooms under intoxication, rather than a sick feeling. the USDA. water because they soak it up Others of the Psilocybe species, found In addition to like a sponge. Conventional w i s d o m in Mexico and South America, induce a their health ben- says to clean mushrooms with a soft brush or visionary state and have been revered as efits, mushrooms wipe them with a damp paper towel. That’s sacred by Indian tribes for generations. are extremely low fine if the mushrooms aren’t too dirty to Mushrooms continue to increase in their in fat and calories, begin with. I like to use a brush because it’s demand, not just for cooking, but for medici- and full of flavor. a little easier and tidier than paper towels. nal purposes as well. So the next time you’re That means they Washing really isn’t necessary for sanitary in the mushroom section at your supermar- can add lots of reasons. Commercial mushrooms are grown ket, instead of grabbing your traditional punchy flavor to in a sterile medium, such as peat moss, so white buttons, succumb to some exotic vari- all sorts of dishes they are safe to eat if they only get a light ety and be inspired by their magical flavors. without adding brushing. But cleaning a bunch of really additional fat. dirty mushrooms one at a time is downright They also intensi- tedious. And if you use paper towels, you’ll fy the taste of veg- go through a bunch of them. To save time, etables and light I’ve been known to defy the critics and wash meats because mushrooms under the faucet. Turns out, I’m lorraine dominguez/Daily Titan they’re rich in glu- in good company. - See page 8 for recipes More and more gourmet chefs are using a variety of mushrooms to add flavor to their recipes.

Fill Pharmacia AD “Lunelle Product” 5 X 7 8 Thursday, March 8, 2001 news A night of inti- Gourmet mushroom recipes mate poetry and Roasted Stuffed Mushrooms Vinaigrette Here’s a terrific entrée that uses feta cheese and By Taylor Goldman the world,” Quan said. I’ve had too many mushrooms dribble down spinach and only takes 15 minutes to prepare. Sautéing is probably the most popular way Daily Titan Staff Writer Quan read a poem that he wrote along my chin at parties. Then I learned a secret, roasting to cook mushrooms. It shows off the best a with one that a friend wrote but did not the caps before stuffing. Roasting not only cooks 4 large or 8 medium-size Portobello mush- mushroom has to offer in flavor and texture. Rhianne Bergado, a member of the feel comfortable reciting in public. the caps; it draws out excess liquid. Sprinkling the rooms The trick is doing it right. Lesbian Gay Bisexual Alliance, spoke of In his poem Quan said, “For the sun mushrooms with coarse salt before roasting helps non-stick cooking spray, preferably garlic fla- Here’s the deal. Mushrooms are nearly her innermost emotions through poetry never saw the moon’s beauty inside extract maximum moisture without overcooking vored 90% water. When they cook, all that water to a crowded room. because the sun could not swallow its and helps flavor the mushrooms. 1-tablespoon fresh basil comes out. “Justify to me hate in the name of pride.” You need large white mushrooms for this recipe. 1-tablespoon olive oil Now, the water carries a lot of flavor, which God, injustice in the name of Allah and “Sometimes you don’t know what’s The stems will get chopped and used in the stuff- 3\4 cup diced tomatoes you don’t want to lose. Sautéing evaporates just bigotry written into our laws,” she said there until it’s gone,” Quan said, refer- ing, but sausage is the key player. Its quality will 1\3 cup diced onions the water, leaving the flavor concentration on in a poem she recited from memory that ring to the excerpt. He said that people make or break this recipe, so pick a good one-mild 3 cloves garlic, minced the mushrooms. was inspired by Matthew Shepard. sometimes see things in others that they or spicy it’s up to you. Asiago cheese has a big fla- 1 cup white wine First, don’t pack too many mushrooms The LGBA held its second annual never saw before, which seemed to be vor that can stand up to the sausage. Grate it fresh 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled in the skillet — cook them in batches if you Perceptions Poetry Night on Tuesday the theme of the evening. — it’ll melt better and hold the filling together. salt and pepper to taste have a lot. in the Tuffree room of the Titan Student Bergado, the main coordinator of the Makes 24 appetizers. Work time takes approx- 1 package fresh baby spinach leaves If the pan’s crowded, the water can’t evapo- Union. event, said that members of the anima- imately 20 minutes, while cooking time takes 20 1\4 cup parmesan cheese rate, and you end up braising instead of sauté- David Atilano, a co-chair of the club, tion club and members of the Associated minutes. ing. said that this event was held in the Students Executive Board attended the Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Clean mushrooms Braising results in a Grey color and soft tex- spirit of creating mutual respect and event. Toss with 1/2 cup olive oil; roast: with a damp paper towel. Cut off stems and ture. You want golden, firm-yet-tender mush- understanding throughout all of Cal State Perceptions also appealed to poetry 24 large white mushrooms discard. Scrape out and discard mushroom gills. rooms. Fullerton. fans throughout CSUF. This event is Kosher salt Place mushrooms caps rounded side up on a bak- Second, cook mushrooms over a rela- He explained that guests usually real- intended for “all different walks of life,” Brown: ing sheet and coat with cooking spray. Bake for 5 tively high heat. This helps the water evaporate ize that the person performing is sharing Bergado said. In addition to being an oz. Bulk Italian sausage minutes. Remove from oven; preheat broiler. quickly. If it takes too long, the mushrooms will something deep and personal with a opportunity for members of LGBA to Add and Sauté: Meanwhile, heat oil in a large frying pan over get rubbery. crowd of strangers. “I always feel ner- perform in front of a crowd, Perceptions 1/3 cup yellow onion, finely chopped a medium heat. Add onions, garlic, tomatoes, and Sautéed mushrooms put a twist on vous until I realize that everyone is there also served as a fundraiser. cups fresh spinach, chopped sauté 5 minutes. Add white wine, simmer 1 min- typical vinaigrette. They give it body and fla- to support me,” Atilano said. Bergado explained that there is a stig- Stir In: ute. Add spinach, basil, feta, salt and pepper, cover vor. This hearty vinaigrette is delicious over He chose to recite lyrics from the ma attached to LGBA, so it is hard for cup Asiago or Parmesan and cook until liquid is mostly absorbed. roasted vegetables, such as asparagus or root song “Alma Matters” by the gay artist the club to earn money. Although not cheese, grated Turn mushrooms over and fill with spinach vegetables. Morrissey. Atilano said that these words required, it was suggested that each guest 1 t. cayenne pepper mixture. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese on top. Try it with grilled chicken breast, pork, or have meaning for him because the artist pay $5 at the door. Top With: Broil until cheese is golden brown. Garnish with tuna steaks. Or toss cooled vinaigrette with defies those who don’t agree with his The money raised through this event 1 cup dried breadcrumbs basil leaf. greens. lifestyle. In the song, he has somebody is intended for the club’s major event of Portobello Perfection Sautéed Mushrooms in the world that loves him regardless of the semester, Pride Culture Night. other people’s opinions. Quan said LGBA planned to have Ben Quan, secretary for LGBA, said 40 to 50 people attend the event, and 16 that Perceptions allows all people are planning to perform live. individuals to see how LGBA mem- “Hopefully poetry will rid stereotypes bers view the world around them through or prejudices that people might have,” expressions of poetry, music or artwork. Quan said. “It is a reflection of how they view 24/7 Jones Reading Wireless Clinic 4 X 4 2 X 3

CLASS 6 X 10.5 Thursday, March 8, 2001 Titans set sail on playoff

team All-Big West Daniels and played them close at their place,” nBIG WEST: The selections. Utah State cures their Daniels said. “We’re going to try also had junior guard ills.” and control the tempo because we’re Anaheim Convention Tony Brown receive T h e not a run and gun team.” 2nd team honors. T i t a n s “Just because we’re playing in Center is the back- Brown led the Aggies leading Anaheim, nothing is in our favor. drop for the CSUF’s with a 12.2 scoring s c o r e r It’s going to be nice to have our average and Daniels t h i s fans, but I haven’t seen fans win a opening round tussle was a close second at season game yet,” Daniels added. “No one 12.1. Daniels also shot w a s touches the floor until game time and a team-leading 60.5 senior if we make our shots and get some By Damian Calhoun Daily Titan Asst. Sports Editor percent from the field. forward defensive stops, then we have an “They have a lot of I k e opportunity.” weapons, they’re well- Harmon. In Logan, Utah back on Feb.10, You can call it an 11th hour coached, they make Harmon the Titans battled all night and trailed reprieve, but the Cal State Fullerton their shots and they averaged 42-37 with 14:24 left in the second men’s basketball team has received run various sets,” 13 points half, but that was as close as they new life as the 2001 Big West Daniels said. “Rock and six would get. CSUF struggled mightily Conference Tournament begins makes them go and rebounds in from the field shooting a dismal 31.4 today at the Anaheim Convention he knows what only 18 games percent, including a combined 1 for Center. Morrill wants, it’s this season. 18 from center Babacar Camara and After weeks of fighting and claw- like having an extra Freshman guard guard Kevin Richardson. ing to just make the postseason, coach on the floor. Ryan Dillon led “At least we don’t have to worry CSUF was given new life and com- And when things the Titans with about their fans getting into their bined with a 70-59 win over UC aren’t going a 38.3 shooting heads and making them take shots Riverside and an Idaho loss to UCI their way, percent from the that do not have to take,” Daniels Irvine, the Titans not only made the they throw three-point arc. said. “Hopefully they will make tournament but improved their seed- the ball Harmon has dealt some shots this time.” ing to 7th. i n t o with stress fractures However, in both games the Titans “Our guys are real excited about in his left foot on two played without their senior leader, getting in and starting the 3rd sea- separate occasions and Harmon and Utah State head coach son,” CSUF head coach Donny coach Daniels doesn’t Stew Morrill knows how Harmon Daniels said Monday during the pre- even worry about his changes the Titan game plan. tournament teleconference. senior not being ready for “Fullerton scares us to death, espe- CSUF faces defending confer- this game. cially with their all-league player ence champion the Utah State “He’s never played a back in (Ike) Harmon,” Morrill said Aggies (24-5, 13-3), immedi- game in shape this season. during the pre-tournament telecon- ately following the Long Beach With the injuries, he has ference. “He’s a very explosive State-Boise State game. The always had to play himself in player that adds a lot to their team Titans-Aggies tilt should begin shape,” Daniels said. “He’s and that is what gives them a chance around 2:30 p.m. playing in pain and that’s a to win.” Utah State finished sec- tribute to him.” “He’s a great post-up player ond, two games behind the “He looks good to go,” that can step out and hit the three,” regular season conference Daniels added about Harmon. Morrill said of Harmon. “Since champion UC Irvine. Go- “I’m glad for his senior year that he’s he has returned, you can tell that The Aggies are led to- guy Ike going to have a chance to play in a the level of play of the rest of the by senior forward tournament.” team has improved. They only lost Shawn Daniels Harmon will look to slam In the previous two meetings to Irvine by three and lost to Long and senior guard this season, the Aggies defeated the Beach State by one. By no means Bernard Rock, home a victory Titans 76-52 in Titan Gym and 58-46 are we looking ahead to a second Kira Horvath/Daily Titan both players were tonight over 2nd at the Dee Glen Smith Spectrum. round game, we will have our hands honored as first Chris Smith elevates for two in the Titans’ win over UCR on seeded Utah State. “We got hammered at home and full with this one.” Women dealt early round KO by UC Santa Barbara The Cal State Fullerton wom- The Titans were unable to stop percent of their shots. en’s basketball team had its season the offense that flowed off of the Freshman guard Tamara Quinn ended last night with a 79-50 loss Gaucho bench. Four Gaucho again led the Titan attack with 14 to the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos reserves combined for 45 points on points. The All-Freshman team in the first round of the Big West 15 of 29 shooting from the field. member shot five of 15 from the Conference Tournament at the UCSB and CSUF battled through field. Anaheim Convention Center. the first half. The Gauchos took a Junior Chante Gifford was the The top-seeded Gauchos were led 12-point lead into halftime 39-27. Titans’ second leading scorer with by freshman center Lindsay Taylor CSUF shot 30 percent from the field nine points. Heather Hansen chipped who had a double-double with 19 in the first half, while UCSB shot in eight points and nine rebounds for points and 13 rebounds in only 21 43.2 percent. the Titans. minutes. Taylor, who won Big West The second half was all Gauchos. CSUF finished the season at 1- Conference Freshman of the Year, A 36-10 run over the first 17 min- 27. The Guachos will continue their also had five blocks and was 11 of utes of the second half, sealed the ascent up the Big West Conference 12 from the free-throw line. Titans fate as they fell behind 75-37. ladder with a noon game against Senior forward Nicole Greathouse The Gauchos burned the nets in the the Long Beach State-Boise State also scored 19 points on eight of 10 second half, shooting 51.9 percent, winner. shooting from the field. while the Titans could only make 32 —Daily Titan Staff Reports

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arts & entertainment ! March 8, 2001 Viva Mexican! itself makes the movie worth seeing. to create a character worth caring First-time pairing of Gandolfini demonstrates how skill- about. Hollywood prince and fully portrayed character can regulate The movie misfires in a few aspects a mediocre movie. He creates a multi- and occasionally looks as if it was princess on screen dimensional character with surprises thrown together from scraps in the brings a surprising but and thus steals the movie. By far the editing room. Why would any self- most likeable character, Leroy reveals respecting mobster send a doofus like entertaining result. his emotional side without turning Jerry to run another errand after he By Magda Liszewska into a sissy and does not hesitate to had already screwed up several times, Daily Titan Detour Editor kill when the situation calls for it. remains a mystery throughout the Sam soon discovers that Leroy is film. It is also never clear what exactly not an average mobster. "You're a very Sam sees in her goofy boyfriend who It would seem that putting Julia sensitive person for a cold-blooded manages to "Forrest Gump his way Roberts and Brad Pitt in the same killer," she observes. She also learns out of trouble." The movie ends in movie would make for hugely suc- that her kidnapper is gay and that is quite a clumsy way when characters cessful two hours, but while evoking when their scenes together become a kill people for the first time and it does a few laughs, "The Mexican" does not true pleasure to watch. not make any impression on them. turn out what it is set up to be. The Gandolfini has much better chemis- Nor does it carry any consequences. film is titled after one of the gadgets, try with Roberts than Pitt does and he "The Mexican" may disappoint the main characters share few scenes, brings out the best in her. Sam and and a supporting actor steals the show. Leroy quickly become friends and The two heartthrobs barely share a start working on each other’s few scenes and even then, no sparks relationship issues. Forget dia- are flying, which might be disappoint- monds, "The Mexican" shows ing for some fans. that a gay man is a girl’s best In the opening scene, Samantha friend. (Roberts) and Jerry (Pitt) are in their Roberts overacts Los Angeles apartment. Their love in a few scenes but nest crumbles when Samantha finds she is delightful in out that before Jerry can fully commit her interactions to marrying her, he needs to finalize with Gandolfini. his divorce with the mob. He has one Pitt on the other more job to do before he is free of his hand, carries his boss’ influence. He is to travel south role more on his of the border to retrieve a priceless looks than tal- antique pistol called "The Mexican." ent in a far from Furious, Samantha throws a fit as outstanding Jerry promised to quit the mob and performance go to Las Vegas with her. She shows a complete disregard to the fact that if he does not get the gun, he will be killed, throws his things out the window (how original) screaming hysterically and breaks up with him. While her ex-beau goes to Jerry (Pitt) and Mexico, she gets into her VW Sam (Roberts) Beetle and heads for Las Vegas. Her plans are interrupted when she reunite after gets kidnapped by Leroy, a hit man numerous whose job is to "regulate funki- adventures. ness" in case Jerry screws up. Known to most viewers as Tony Soprano, James Gandolfini carries the role with charisma, which by Courtesy of Dreamworks Courtesy of Curtis Theatre From left to right: Richard Corneau as Mr. Frank, Brandi Walker as Miep Gies and Alan Schneider as Mr. Kraler in “The Diary of Anne Frank.” Of love and war

The audience had to imagine sickly complexions with The award-winning drama brings pale skin and loss of hair from lack of proper nutrients, to life war experiences of a in order for the passage of time to seem realistic. Stage make up should have been applied on the actors for Jewish girl as written in her diary. authenticity. The Franks and the Van Daan's bickered with humor By Elana Pruitt and love, though the love was not always obvious, and Daily Titan Staff Writer they got on each other's nerves. Though, the fact that these families knew they were safer than any other "The Diary of Anne Frank" premiered March 2 at Jewish families caught under the stronghold of Hitler's the Curtis Theatre and succeeded in illustrating the true wishes, always brought them back to terms with their story about the Holocaust and a Jewish teen-age girl's temporary survival. best friend, her diary. Based on such an intense and horrid reality, all actors Danielle Kincebach fell naturally into character as took their character seriously by staying focused in cen- the lights brightened up the first scene. Playing Anne tral as well as background scenes. The side moments of Frank, Kincebach brought her diary alive with clarity, reading, sleeping, dressing, and preparing food were just confidence and emotion. Kincebach was completely in as important as the highlighted scene, because it showed tune with Anne's written thoughts as she expressed them that they were consistent in stressing their normalcy in voice-overs while the audience watched a courageous despite their sad situation. Anne writing and speaking the words in unison. The only characters that had accents were Otto Frank Courtesy of Atlantic Records For the virgin eyes that have never read Anne's diary played by Richard Comeau, Mrs. Frank played by Laura From left to right: Dave Genn, Matthew Good, Rich Priske and Ian Browne pages in a novel form or have witnessed its live perfor- Flores, and Mr. Van Daan played by Tony Grande, mance that reflects recent Jewish history, it is a remark- though their accents sounded like a mixture of Spanish able story that has a tragic ending. and German. Yet, that aspect of the play was a small The young and the restless This Pulitzer Prize and Tony award-winning, non-fic- imperfection, because in attic in1942 everyone spoke titious drama began in 1942. The Franks, Anne's family, Dutch. avoided being deported with millions of other Jews to The lighting created significant changing moods for The band expresses The conflicting themes of success subconscious does not hide its face concentration camps. They secretly hid in an attic above different situations, which evoked strong emotional con- and scarred love nicely coalesce into from the truth. In "2:00 a.m.- A Boy Mr. Frank's business with another family and an elderly nection from the audience. emotional turmoil a serene tune, with Good aware of his and his....," things get frightening man, while Christian friends risked death to keep their Brightness filled the stage as all actors shared equal pain and in control of his anger by because the freaks tend to come out hiding a secret. These eight people lived in the "Secret importance in scenes at their meeting table. Then focus- on the latest album, expressing the disgust of being used. at night. "A boy and his machine gun/ Annex" for two years until they were discovered by es shifted, such as lights shining on Anne and Peter Van “Beautiful Midnight.” The music illuminating this album don’t move stay right where you are/ Nazi soldiers bullying them into death camps. Daan's intimate talk in his room as a dim mood set on varies with Good’s emotions, which talking can only give you away/ and While they were hiding, Anne wrote in a diary, which the rest of the annex. Anne grew close with the teen-age By Elana Pruitt can be low key then picked up with there’s nothing to say." was a gift from her father the day they arrived in the boy Peter, played by a nervous Dennis Baker, receiving Daily Titan Staff Writer livelier drama in comparison to Band mates, Ian Browne, Dave small annex, so her mind did not rot from loneliness. her first kiss as he gave her reason to wake up in the Matchbox 20. Genn and Rich Priske stand behind She wrote about tolerance, love and pubescent senti- morning instead of always remembering the dark sky Matthew Good Band wants to be The more nighttime picks up and evil-twisted gorilla masked Good ments. The only person to survive from Anne’s family filled with death. just that - straight-forward and nice. the sky turns dark, Good lets loose throughout the CD booklet. Some was her father. Otto Frank discovered her miraculous The elderly Mr. Dusel, played by Douglas Ewen, also But clarity and poetry combine into and can’t hold his tongue anymore. of the colorful photos of these guys diary in 1945, after visiting the annex one last time. He sparked personality in the play. His character entered a world of emotions that could be In "8:00 p.m. - Deep 6ix," he contem- standing side-by-side with something is credited for making her diary public and famous. in the third scene. He brought the sad knowledge of heavy with confusion for the simple- plates the pain of reliving past love to say blur into one, as lyrics are Kincebach spoke and acted out Anne's words with the Holocaust to tight quarters filled with hope. He minded. and trying to make it anew, but just written unconventionally like a col- studied knowledge of her character's fear, pain, hope, was a lonely man in need of hiding. Anne was crushed The Canadian quartet creates inter- doesn’t know how. "I don’t know I lage with scribble-scrabble brushing and trust in God, which the young girl was forced to face with the news of her best friend's death, which forced esting sensitive post-grunge rock with don’t know/ pretend to know where through each page. for two long years in seclusion. everyone to forget about petty ordeals and be thankful some blessed piano, some cheerlead- you think/ you are deep six come to Like negatives of film, these pic- Most of the actors were talented in becoming real for their life. ing spirit and some blunt affirmations bare it’s midnight/ everywhere who ture show the guys in a series of still people that went through injustice than others, and C.C. After Mr. Dusel's appearance, the two families hop- of love, self-doubt and depression. knows who knows/ polyurethane motion, but as the night goes on, these Deere is one of the believable ones. She played Mrs. ing to live in secrecy for only a short time ceased hope Titled "Beautiful Midnight," lead people live in the rain." guys turn into dark maniac rockers. Van Daan, the mother and wife of the adjoining family. as false expectations gravitated to fear. vocalist Matthew Good lets us into It is possible that listening to some Then the beautiful midnight ends She was witty, bold, sarcastic and hilarious. Old black-and-white photographs of the real Anne his dark mind that is fixated on the of the songs in which Good slowly with a light-weighted "Sun Up- Deere used a shreeky know-it-all voice that con- sitting at her desk, Adolf Hitler, the Star of David and time of day corresponding with cer- pours out his heart with dramatic Running for Home." Piano keys are nected with her "don't touch me" attitude toward other Jewish symbols were shown on side walls of the tain feelings. Each song seems to guitar relaxation, an impressionable stroked and violins are bowed rede- Mr.Van Daan's sexist and mean attitude toward her and stage between scenes. Mixed media is put to good use illustrate thoughts corresponding with listener will probably feel saddened fining classical music, while Good’s their son Peter. Though, she was already molded into a with melancholy music, hateful German voices, and the time of day. with his sultry voice that is closely voice cries out like a calm baby who homemaker with domestic duties. Her conflicting traits the reading of Anne's diary serving as background to Starting the game off strong, "5:00 in sync with the spiritual band Creed drank the last of his milk. of feminism versus domesticity conflicted one another these pictures. p.m. - Giant," a female cheerleading and romantic Bush. Only it is more "’I close my mouth now and I portraying the time period and old views. It contributed to the fact that six million lives were anthem begins a tune with a cheer playful, testing different sounds. This scream/ I open the door and there’s To live with eight people for two years without fresh killed in the Holocaust and more than one million were about success, which is Good’s inten- album should come with a warning nothing left redeeming/ I saw your air and sunlight except for a window with a yellowish under the age of 16. tion that just does not get anywhere, label "Only listen to if already feeling face before in rough/ you should tint, music and news radio, friends and relatives, healthy "The Diary of Anne Frank" will continue to play "When you blow out like a dead star/ lonely." wait around awhile cause your body’s food, and sanitation should cause depression, bitterness through March 18 at the Curtis Theater, with Danielle it reminds me how uniform your Rolling past midnight, the good- bound to turn up/ so low for how and illness. Kincebach's lovely performance as a Jewish girl search- beautiful is/ we carry on like it’s easy/ ness of this band releases its monsters high?/ well it’s too late tonight and like you’re all out and I’m your man." and fears less poetically while the I’m sure you’re right." 6 Thursday, March 8, 2001 DEtour I can’t believe it’s not meat !

first took over she had no prior experi- product for all "meat" imitation prod- any eggs or dairy products to make Meatless meats and ence in the restaurant business and was ucts. The soybean is packed with pro- their crepes, but instead uses bean other dishes at Au Lac not a formally trained chef. The chef at tein and can be made into what we all curd. Bean curd comes from the top the time was trained in Chinese cuisine know as tofu. However, it can also be layer of the water when soybeans are satisfy vegetarians and and believed in deep frying practically formed into products that have a fiber boiled to make tofu. This top layer is meat enthusiasts. everything. Nguyen did not want this consistence that resembles the textures skimmed off which makes bean curd. for her restaurant; she wanted healthy of meat. Once a soybean is made into By adding chopped up bean curd, rice By Debra Santelli food with great taste. tofu, it can only be worked with very and turmeric for the yellow color of Daily Titan Copy Editor She told me a story of the day she delicately, since tofu can fall apart eas- eggs, the crepes are prepared. Stuffed changed the chef’s mind for the bet- ily. Soy protein can look, feel and taste with bean sprouts, tofu and lots of ter. Two customers were dining and like meat with machines. veggies. Anyone that’s indulged on Can’t a vegetarian get a decent meal Nguyen explained that today was buy I asked Nguyen how this is pos- savory crepes before will be pleasantly anymore? How many vegetables, rice one get one free day. Nguyen prepared sible, because I’ll tell you, the dishes pleased ($4.95). and tofu can someone eat before the their dishes healthy, simply sautéing I had tasted like meat, chicken, pork, Soups are a good way to gage a thought of it becomes so dull that paint with little oil and seasoning and the and shrimp -- surely not soy? She restaurant detail to flavor. After all thinner sounds exciting. chef fried the same dishes. The cus- explained for instance, shrimp fla- what makes soups is the broth not Most restaurants cater to meat-eat- tomers enjoyed the less oily dishes, vor comes from seaweed. By adding necessarily the additional ingredients. ers. I figured I had to face facts -- most which convinced the chef to stay with seaweed to the soy protein, forming Nguyen imports a veggie powder that Americans devour meat, and lots of it. Nguyen all these years. He in turn it into little shrimp, even including is quite expensive, but none the mat- Bottom line – most Americans are has readapted his cooking the orange strips with natural ter she explains. This veggie powder overweight. Diets high in fat, choles- style, not to mention coloring from seasons, is a key ingredient to many of her terol and loaded with meats are cul- losing a significant there’s no taste dif- dishes because of its concentrated prits in the fat-factor in America. amount of weight ference. The dif- flavor of veggies and spices. This is At 17 my cholesterol was 217. The himself. ference is in the the key ingredient in her vegetable doctor gave me two options – pills or That was health factor. soup broth. Tofu and meat slices are change my diet. A year after becom- in 1977, and N o r m a l l y added as well as veggies making for Mayra Beltran/Daily Titan ing a vegetarian it dropped to 121. today Au I would not a sensation flavor of spices, herbs and Customers enjoy healthy, tasty food at Au Lac restaurant. Sure I’m an animal lover, but health Lac is still indulge in so comfort ($4.95). was flavored with herbs, seasoned in a society that sides with meat as the was my initial reason for becoming a here. much food, but In the section labeled "tofu para- this bitter but sweet sauce and present- first choice for dining, she is deter- vegetarian. Over the I was in paradise dise," I tried salted and peppered tofu ed with bursting colors of greens, reds mined to fool and hopefully sway the The problem I faced eating a veg- years Nguyen so indulging was on ($6.95). This way of preparing dishes and delectably looking "meat." biggest carnivore. etarian diet is it can become boring, has become a my mind. I wanted to by lightly salting, peppering and flour- In the tradition of the all-American especially if you’re a vegan, which self- taught chef. She try as many creations of ing the product before a quick fry is dish chicken wings, Au Lac offers Au Lac means no meat, fish, eggs, or dairy. explained wherever she went these so-called "meat" products a conventional Vietnamese style. The drumsticks with plum sauce ($7.50). 16563 Brookhurst St. Au Lac gourmet vegetarian res- she would taste the seasonings and as possible. tofu was firm and the seasoned coating They even went as far as to put a Fountain Valley, Ca, 92708 taurant specializes in Vietnamese marinades, not the meat. Chicken in its The menu is divided into sections, was savory and punchy with a hidden little wooden stick for the "leg" of the (714) 418-0658 and Chinese cuisine has become my pure form, unseasoned with no spices, so I ordered something from each spice to it. chicken. The sauce was a sweet fruity http://www.aulac.com muse. tastes like a bland dough ball with a section. Cha Lua, which is a traditional flavor with a bit of a zing to it. Hours of operation: Ironically, Mai Nguyen, owner of rubber consistency. The first dish I tried was Vietnamese Vietnamese pork roll steamed in a Next on the plate was fried "shrimp" Tues. – Sun. 10:30 a.m. – 9 p.m. Au Lac faced high cholesterol from Beef by itself, not even a little salt, eggrolls. They are served with lettuce, banana leaf, is just beautifully tasting ($7.50) … too cute! The soy shrimp M o n d a y poor diet 10 years ago. has a bit of a foul smell with a bitter mint and purple basil that you wrap as well as looking. The "pork" is sea- was seasoned with salt and pepper, closed At the time her friend had opened underlying taste. Americans crave the around the fried eggroll and a "fish" soned with veggie powder, sugar, salt then lightly breaded and fried, no oily Au Lac, but after a short time the seasons, sauces, marinade and above dipping sauce ($4.95). The eggroll and leeks, creating a bounty of flavor taste, just an eerie resemblance to vegetarian restaurant was struggling. all the salt used with meats. Of course was traditional in the sense of what upon each bit. Banana leaves let off a shrimp. Served with a sweet and Nguyen helped get the restaurant on its meat is one source of protein but most would be accustomed too, but wonderful flavor as well as preserving sour dipping sauce, this is a must feet and when it was faced with clos- vegetarians can and usually get just as by wrapping the eggroll in lettuce the food from bacteria, which dates try. ing she offered to take Au Lac over. much protein in their diet. it gave it a lighter, fresher, healthier back to the early years in Vietnam How much fun can a vegetari- Without the support of her family, and Nguyen bases her restaurant on taste. when refrigeration didn’t exist. an have? The dishes to pick from only her firm belief in the philosophy offering "meat" tasting products that Vietnamese crepes are a standard My favorite dish was the soy beef are endless and inventive to no of the restaurant she dedicated herself everyone is used too, without the meat. Vietnamese dish. French colonization with watercress ($7.50). This dish has end. Nguyen says she constantly to it. The base ingredient in all her "meat" in Vietnamese cooking is abundant a French influence with watercress and adds new dishes to keep it interest- The road to get to this point, Nguyen products is soy protein. from all the years of French infiltra- a vinegar \ sugar sauce. The taste was ing and challenge herself. explained, was not easy. When she Basically the soybean is the starting tion in Vietnam. Au Lac does not use unbelievable; each piece of "meat" Challenging herself she does, facing