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Vo l u m e 74, I s s u e 23 weekend M a rc h 29, 2002 Parking permit forgery increas- nCRIME: There have growing problem of forged parking on the numerous amounts of forged his imitation decal. transportation officials can detect a When walking through the park- decals. decals. The parking structure that “I went to Kinko’s and color- forged decal immediately. ing lots, the officials use flashlights been more reported Officials said there were 20-30 will be completed in January 2003 copied my girlfriend’s decal on both “As we patrol the lots we go up to to shine on the decals and the holo- forged-decal cases reported in the is assumed to take up 400 parking sides. Then we glued the sides each vehicle and look at the permit. grams on the originals reflect, and cases of fake decals to last academic year. spots while under construction and together and got the decal laminated. A bell rings in our head when we see the imitations do not. There have been more reported officials are preparing for forged It wasn’t that hard and it looks just something that looks strange about a Forged decals are found not only Public Safety this term cases in spring 2002 than in past decal cases to increase again. like a real one.” decal,” Prince said. in student parking lots, but the fac- than in prior semesters semesters, said Tony Prince, Parking Prince said the decals only take Although some students choose to Detective Robert Botzheim said ulty and staff parking lots as well. and Transportation Services supervi- a couple of minutes to make, which forge their decals, they may not real- another indication of a forged decal Cal State Long Beach has a dif- By Allison Wells sor. is why many students try and make ize the cost of the fine. Prince said is suspicious looking numbers. ferent approach to parking decals. Daily Titan Staff Writer Prince said he thinks this increase these on their own. the fine is $106. A parking service worker would The decals are done in a way that is is due to the enrollment boost. With But original decals have a unique Police don’t prosecute criminally then the numbers to see if it is difficult to forge. Public Safety not only has to fewer parking spaces, the greater hologram where the phony decals for this kind of action, they just issue indeed a forged decal or not. Ignacio Carrillo, associate direc- handle fender benders, theft, dis- chance of forged decals is probable. do not. large fines. Nights are an easier way to detect putes and indecent exposure cases, An increase in the enrollment is One anonymous student explained Prince said what many students forged decals with a flashlight, DECALS/ 5 but now they are dealing with the not the only possibility to blame the process he went through to create fail to realize is that the parking and Prince said. Graduate Bustin’ a move Upgrade for entry tests Titan e-mail nTECHNOLOGY: Students have more options with the revised system get harder but have a limit of five megabytes By Scott Leeds Daily Titan Staff Writer nREVISIONS: Effective April 2003, “You’ve got too much mail.” changes will be made to the MCAT There is a plethora of ways for someone to have an e- mail address. For example, one can get them through any and the GRE to increase difficulty Internet provider such as Hotmail, Yahoo!, AOL or the By Esmeralda Sosa one Cal State Fullerton offers. Daily Titan Staff Writer “Out of the 47,000 available student accounts, about 6,000 are active users, and only a few hundred of them Trying to enroll in a graduate program might be dif- are getting up to the five-megabyte limit,” said Mike ficult for students, as changes have been made to the Marcinkevicz, director of Network Applications. Graduate Record Examination (GRE) and the Medical That’s 13 percent of student’s using the e-mail address College Admissions Test (MCAT), according to the given out by the college. Kaplan Test Prep. On Jan. 29, student e-mail services were moved to Many graduate school programs require the GRE a new set of Dell servers, running the new Microsoft exam as well as the MCAT for admission. The GRE Exchange 2000 software. exam, which is about a two hour and 45 minute test, This action provides increased capacity, more robust ser- consists of a verbal, math and analytical reasoning mul- vice, new capabilities and increased security for students, tiple-choice section. according to the Information Technology Department. As of October 2002, the new GRE exam will include The department also said that with this upgrade, users a new analytical writing section, which will be replac- would gain the benefits of increased system stability and ing the multiple-choice analytical reasoning part of the enhanced e-mail features, including compatibility with the exam. new “My CSUF Portal.” Students interested in obtaining a master’s degree in The change is supposed to be virtually undetectable. economics at Cal State Fullerton must take this test in Students will be able to access e-mail on the new system order to be admitted in the program, according to the exactly as they did on the old system. College of Business Administration and Economics Student e-mail addresses, logins and passwords have Web site, business.fullerton.edu. not changed. Another test that will face changes is the MCAT However, the student e-mail addresses have a five- exam. This exam is to be taken by those students that megabyte limit. want to enter a graduate medical program. Marcinkevicz said they used existing equipment and It is a standardized multiple-choice exam that helps that the expenses for the change were minor. medical schools predict the success of students enter- He added that even though the users are minimal they ing medical graduate programs. Since 1991, when the are not losing money, because it’s a referral service that MCAT exam was last modified, this is the first time that faculty can use to get information out to students if they the MCAT exam faces major changes. want. As shown in the MCAT exam Web site, www.aamc. “The campus is moving in the direction of using e-mail org, the MCAT exam is a six-hour test that consists of rather than U.S. mail to communicate information such as: a verbal reasoning, a biological science, a physical sci- financial aid, admissions & records and student financial ence and a writing sample. services,” said Susan Kachner, director of Administrative Bonnie Eissner, public relations manager of Kaplan Computing. Test Prep, said the MCAT exam will have three new Someone can choose to have e-mail from the campus biological section questions that will focus on DNA. sent to an on-campus e-mail address or have it forwarded It also will have a shorter verbal reasoning section. to an off-campus account. The campus will send elec- The physical science section, which previously was tronic messages to just one account, according to Titan after the biological section, will now be before the bio- Online. Valentin mendoza/Daily Titan “I think the on-campus e-mail addresses are pointless,” logical section. Adrian “Ace” Harburda does a head spin while break dancing in the Quad on Thursday. TESTS/ 3 E-MAIL/ 5 Chavez’ life shown through musical n Supporters and the media watched major Juan Fonseca. Yliana Meeker, a junior psychology HISTORY: The story history unfold. “I was wondering how they would major, agreed. of the labor activist Students, faculty and the general pub- incorporate his life story in a musical,” “It was more of the personal side lic witnessed the scene develop once he said. “To actually see it in a musi- and sometimes humorous look into the and his fight for farm again Wednesday night at Cal State cal, it was interesting.” events that Cesar Chavez had to deal Fullerton in Nyna Shannon Andersen’s Although people recognize Chavez, with,” Meeker said. workers’ rights were “Chavez: Going Toward the Light,” a many are unfamiliar with the trials and The play began with Chavez quitting celebrated in the TSU musical based on the life of the histori- tribulations he went through to make school after he was teased and called a cal figure. a name for himself and create signifi- “dumb Chicano” by his peers. He went By Ricardo Sanchez, Jr. Hosted by the Independent Latino cant change among farm workers and to work in the fields but his mother Daily Titan Staff Writer Student Association in conjunction with Chicanos as well. made him promise to not give up on his Gily Productions, approximately 450 “I wanted to see how everything got education. Cesar E. Chavez lay on the ground students trickled into the Titan Student started. I really didn’t know his story,” Chavez then meets his future wife, exhausted and dehydrated. He hadn’t Union Pavilions A & B to witness the Gerardo Sanchez, a junior civil engi- Helen. He later inspires his fellow eaten in 25 days and could not move event in honor of his birthday, March 31, neering major, said. “I liked it.” Chicanos to get out and vote and even- without assistance. Covered in ethnic which is now a holiday in California. If those in attendance arrived with a tually gathers their support to take on a garb, he collected himself in front of VALENTIN MENDOZA/Daily Titan “Cesar Chavez represents a life of minimal knowledge of Chavez, they left fight for the rights of farm workers in Rich Andersen and Jose E. Maronon depict one of Chavez’ plights. 8,000 farm workers and supporters at a service to others, working with the poor with a more intimate look into his life. California. mass and broke bread. and commitment to the community,” “[The musical] gave a personal per- All of this with Latin beats and clas- way to tell a story. Not just lecturing Chavez. His fast started Feb. 14, 1968 to said Isaac Cardenas, chair and professor spective of what the internal struggle sical overtones intermixed in the back- about it,” Meeker said. Andersen obliged and later felt a bond rededicate the farm workers movement of Chicano studies. was for him,” said Jeannie Kim-Han, ground gives the multiethnic cast a chan- Andersen wrote the play in 1991 with Chavez upon its completion. to non-violence. Cardenas said he pushed for the show director of Service Learning at CSUF. nel to sing about the historic figure. after an official of the Diversity Program “I never met him but I feel like I When he finally ate on March 10, his to arrive and was excited about the musi- “Because you see a lot of him in terms It also gives the audience a different in the Los Angeles Unified School know him,” Andersen said. “He’s a tre- wife and U.S. Senator Robert Kennedy cal aspect. of the media, you see the television cov- experience on how Chavez’ story is District convinced her there was not mendous role model and humanitarian. were at his side. Kennedy called Chavez The show’s music also drew the erage and it’s always been external and usually told. enough plays about Latino leaders and He’s right up there with Gandhi, Jesus “one of the heroic figures of our time.” attention of senior Chicano studies never internal.” “I thought it was a really effective she should consider writing one about and Martin Luther King.”

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CCALENDARALENDAR OOFF EVENTSEVENTS Community presents the comedy “The Nerd” p.m. to 2:15 p.m. The Fairplex in Pomona through 30, with performances The TSU Center Gallery pres- The Pacific Symphony presents the “Keep It Hopping on Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. ents a student art show April 8 to Orchestra presents “It’s a Royal Rabbit Show” March 30 in the and a Sunday matinee March 20 April 12. The gallery is open from Flush,” April 3- 4 at 8 p.m. at the Grandstand Pavilion from 8 a.m. at 2 p.m. Ticket prices are $12 for 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more infor- Orange County Performing Arts to 6 p.m. Admission is free. For general admission and $11 for mation, call (714) 278-2468. Center. Tickets are available at more information, call (909) 685- students and seniors. For more the TSU Information and Services 7645. information, call (714) 897-5122. The TSU Underground has ttwwoo Desk. For more information, call free bowling every Thursday from A guide to what’s happening (714) 278-2468. KKBT The Beat’s “Steve The Bowers Museum in Santa 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. The shoe rental is Harvey Morning Show” will be at Ana is hosting “The World of the $1.50. For more information, call BRIEFS In honor of the Fullerton Civic The Grove of Anaheim, March 29 Etruscans” through April. For more (714) 278-2144. Light Opera’s 30th anniversary from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. The event information, call (714) 567-3600. musical theater, greats will come is free. For more information, call The TSU Underground has a the door. City Hall changes hours together in two spectacular perfor- (714) 712-2760. The Fairplex in Pomona pres- family night March 30 from 5 p.m. CSUF student named mances April 6 -7 at 2 p.m. at the ents a show by the Millard Sheets to 8 p.m. For more information, Due to Daylight Savings Time Truman Scholarship Plummer Auditorium in Fullerton. The musical “Mark and Gallery Tuesday through Sunday call (714) 278-2144. that begins on April 7, the hours finalist For more information, call (714) Barbara Frog” plays in Los through March 31. This is its for the public counters at Fullerton 879-1732. Angeles through April 29. second post-fair exhibit and it will The Career Planning & Stephanie Lomibao, a pres- City Hall will be expanded to 7 Admission is $10. For more infor- include a sculpture of Carl Milles. Placement Center will have a a.m. until 6 p.m. Monday through ident’s scholar and Fullerton The Old Courthouse Museum mation, call (310) 586-0114 or For more information, call (909) Teacher Job Fair April 4 from 3 Thursday. resident has been named one of in Santa Ana hosts an exhibit (323) 653-4848. 865-4262. p.m. to 6 p.m. at the TSU. For Friday hours will remain the five finalists from California for a called “Audubon of the West,” more information, call (714) 278- same with City Hall being closed Truman Scholarship. through May 6. Admission is free. The Grand Central Art The Grand Central Art Center 3121. on alternate Fridays. Lomibao, a public and busi- For more information, call (714) Gallery in Santa Ana hosts an in Santa Ana will host an exhibi- The city’s Maintenance Yard ness administration major with 834-4691. exhibit called “Auction Portraits- tion of paintings, automobiles and The Titan Tusk Force meets a concentration in marketing, also will not be affected by the Photography” through April 28. mixed media images by Kenny every Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. in time change. will be going to Denver as part The CSUF Pair Celebrities For more information, call (714) Scharf through April 28. For more TSU 259. For more information, Emergency service is still avail- of the final round of competition Series presents “Beguiled Again,” 567-7233. information, call (714) 567-7233 call (714) 278-2468. able after hours. that began with 590 candidates April 5 at 8 p.m. at the Plummer or log on to www.arts.fullerton. No employee time will be used nationwide. Auditorium in Fullerton. The ticket The Grand Central Art Gallery edu/events. The Spanish Student to cover the counter during open The finalists will be competing prices range from $13 to $37. For hosts an exhibit called “Charting Association will have a friend- hours, but employee shifts will be for $30,000 scholarships awarded more information, call (714) 278- the Paths of Color” through April Campus ship dinner and dance April 20 staggered to accommodate the annually by the Harry S. Truman 3371. 14. For more information, call at 6:30 p.m. in the TSU. Tickets Scholarship Foundation. new schedule. (714) 567-7233. The Main Art Gallery hosts the are available before March 28 for For more information about The Truman Foundation seeks Spring ESL classes will be exhibit “Definite Ambiguities: Films $22 in H- 323 on Tuesdays and City Hall hours, call the city’s to identify students with the poten- offered at the Brea Community The Pomona Arts Colony pres- and Paintings by R.T. Pece,” April Thursdays at 5:15 p.m. Guests Public Information Office at (714) tial and will to “make a difference” Center between April 8 and June ents “Unwearables,” a ceramics 7 to May 9. Admission is free. For will participate in a raffle. For more 738-6317. in society. 26. Morning Sessions will be held exhibit by Nina Jun, through April more information, call (714) 278- information, call (714) 278-4192. Finalists were chosen on their from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 6, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the 3262. commitment to careers in public Fullerton Library evening sessions will be held from SCA Galleries in Pomona. For The Pollak Library will host the service, leadership potential, aca- hosts book sale 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. more information, log on to www. The Student Diversity Program exhibit “Kimono: The Wearable Art demic record and communication Registration is required. For geocities.com/scagallery. is looking for talented students for of Japan” through May 18 in the The Friends of Fullerton skills. more information, call (714) 990- the upcoming talent show May 1. Atrium Gallery. Public Library will be hosting Up to 80 scholarships will be 7150. The Grand Central Art Center Participants can win money. For awarded to junior-level students the 41st year of its bi-annual in Santa Ana will host the exhibit more information, call (714) 278- The TSU presents the Titan “Extraordinary Used Book Sale” at four-year colleges and universi- “Riverdance” plays at the “Gentlemen’s Club” by Jean Low 7546. 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Copyright ©2002 Daily Titan news Friday, March 29, 2002 3 Post-traumatic Stress Stress lingers in 9/11 after- Disorder Facts licensed clinical social worker and for many,” Rothschild said. body will freeze like a mouse that nHEALTH: The trauma The disorder occurs after a major event and can be author of “The Body Remembers: The disorder does not require goes dead when caught by a cat, or delayed by more than six months. and memories of the The Psychophysiology of Trauma someone to be a primary witness in a deer that becomes paralyzed in and Trauma Treatment.” catastrophic event. The person can be headlights. When the disorder occurs, it resolves after three attacks on the World Rothschild said it is a problem in miles away and still have the same “When the trauma is over, the body months. Some suffer a long-term form of the condi- approximately 25 percent of people symptoms as someone who was in usually returns to its pre-trauma state. tion, which can last for years. Trade Center and the who experience a traumatic event. the Twin Towers. With post-traumatic stress disorder, Pentagon are a reality Sept. 11 is etched in the minds of “You don’t have to be there to have the brain continues to alert the body The condition alters the body’s response to stress by Americans from children to adults. experienced it,” said Jinni Harrigan, a to danger, causing it to continuously affecting stress hormones and neurotransmitters. By Heather Hampton “Many people were traumatized clinical psychology professor at Cal prepare for fight, flight or freeze.” Daily Titan Staff Writer by Sept. 11 from watching the events State Fullerton. There is no telling how long the People with the disorder may have recurrent dis- unfold on TV,” Rothschild said. “On A single picture or the slightest disorder may last. tressing dreams and recollections of the traumatic Millions stood in front of their tele- the television we witnessed the attacks whisper pertaining to Sept. 11 can Harrigan said that some Holocaust event. They may also become distressed around vision screens with jaws wide open as again and again.” make someone with post-traumatic survivors are still experiencing symp- anniversaries or other reminders of that event. they watched the events on Sept. 11 While the distress may have slowly stress disorder replay all the events toms 50 years later. Vietnam veterans Symptoms of PTSD include flashback episodes, unfold before their eyes. melted away for many Americans, the of the attacks on the WTC and the also still experience symptoms. Six months have passed since the sleeping difficulties, difficulty concentrating, lack of traumatic images remain a continual Pentagon. But most people with the disorder interest in normal activities, feelings of detachment day that changed the American way reminder for those who have lapsed “You keep reliving the events,” know they have a problem and want and a sense of guilt about the event. of life forever. Now people are com- into post-traumatic stress disorder. Harrigan said. to be normal again. ing out of shell shock and inhaling Results from a recent study of Harrigan said that people with post- “They have a lot of symptoms [that There is no test to diagnose the disorder. However, the bitter reality. There is no more people in Manhattan was released traumatic stress disorder may become are] very unpleasant and painful,” the diagnosis is made based on a certain set of “What if?” symptoms that persist after a history of extreme Wednesday in the New England anxious, hyper-alert or startled at the Harrigan said. trauma. No more “How can this be?” Journal of Medicine. slightest thing. This is where therapy comes in. Only reality remains. According to the study of 1,008 Rothschild said some other symp- Many post-traumatic stress victims Along with reality comes stress adults interviewed, 7.5 percent said toms include sleep disturbances, are seeking the help of doctors who Information compiled by Yahoo! Health Infobox By Trinity Powells – one type in particular. they have current symptoms consis- hyper-vigilance, difficulty concen- can help them overcome their dis- Many Americans across the United tent with the post-traumatic stress trating, flashbacks (like reliving the order. many across the United States is not do not usually overcome their disor- States are suffering from post-trau- disorder diagnosis. Among those who trauma over and over again), disasso- “People are often benefited by get- impossible. der using their own will power. They matic stress disorder due to the lived south of Canal Street (near ciation (feelings of unreality, inability ting treatment for [the disorder],” “Everyone has the potential to need the help and encouragement of attacks. the World Trade Center), 20 percent to remember) and/or feeling distanced Harringan said. overcome tragedy,” Rothschild said. those who are close to them. “It is a result of stress that has reported having post-traumatic stress from one’s body or emotions. Rothschild said several methods “What is most importance is utiliz- “Be accepting. Listen. Support. developed during a traumatic inci- symptoms. This is about twice the “Normally the nervous system of psychotherapy are being used. She ing and developing adequate resourc- Find ways to help them feel safer,” dent, that remains in the body (post) normal U.S. rate, the study said. becomes aroused to prepare the body said that in extreme cases certain es and finding a meaning for the Rothschild said. “Do not shame following that trauma (post-trau- “The events of Sept. 11 were very for fight or flight,” Rothschild said. drugs are helpful. experience that helps you make sense them.” matic),” said Babette Rothschild, a distressing for everyone, traumatizing “When those are not possible, the Recovery for New Yorkers and of it.” Those with post-traumatic stress Campus fights endless war on hackers, virus- n young as middle school try to hack ricade. faculty and staff does. viruses to protect themselves. INTERNET: The into holes in security systems.” “We try to encourage students Student passwords have a ten- “That’s terrible to have that kind Information Technology Hacking into computer systems not to open attachments on e-mail dency to be more secured. of information out there,” Jonathan and personal information has been unless they have some idea of what “Student passwords are more dif- Bellows, an undeclared major, said. Department helps to a problem that has existed as long it is,” Reed said. “They should be ficult to figure out because they are “It encourages people to build virus- as computers have been a part of wary of opening attachments from mostly numbers,” Reed said. “The es and hurt others.” protect students and society. someone they don’t know.” staff is logged on to more informa- Bellows, who uses a computer faculty from identity theft Viruses can potentially destroy Reed said CSUF students should tion and some of them might be frequently, has received viruses computer systems at home, as well feel safe using the campus comput- using passwords that are too obvi- through downloading music from By Beth J. Passarella as for those who work with them ers as long as they do not reveal ous.” the Internet. Daily Titan Staff Writer professionally or on campus. their passwords to others. Anti-virus and anti-hacker infor- “For awhile, I stopped download- “We fix viruses all the time,” An e-mail was sent Wednesday mation is available for students at ing music because I was afraid of The use of the Internet and com- said John Reed, who works in the to faculty and staff regarding pass- various Web sites on the Internet or getting another virus,” Bellows said. puters have become just as much a Information Technology Department. words and security. at the student stores on campus. “But now I started doing it again. I part of Cal State Fullerton students’ “We usually get a bunch of calls Mike Parker, vice president of But guides to building and send- try to keep up-to-date on viruses and daily lives as brushing their teeth. from students all at the same time. information technology, advised ing viruses also can be readily security.” But many become so comfortable But it’s really not so bad. We’ve them to change their passwords fre- accessed. Such information can be As users of the Internet gain with this technology that they often stayed on top of this pretty well.” quently and to avoid using common found throughout the Internet, but information about the threats to their forget about the threat of hack- Most viruses are sent through or short passwords. also at bookstores like Barnes and personal information, changes are ers obtaining private information or e-mail. The information technol- “We haven’t had any problems Noble. constantly made. circulating viruses throughout the ogy department blocks most viruses with people getting passwords, but One book, “The Little Black Book Even in the past few years, banks World Wide Web. from reaching student and faculty we wanted to stay on top of it before of E-mail Viruses” is promoted on have increased security for their cus- “Many people associate in-depth e-mails by looking at attachments anything happens,” Reed said. a hacker Web site, declaring that tomers that shop on the Internet. It is computer technology with power,” sent to e-mail accounts. Students were not told to con- Microsoft has not done enough to a process that may never conclude. said Tae Ryu, a professor of com- The university uses a firewall sys- stantly change their passwords protect security of its users. “It’s like the good versus evil,” puter science at CSUF. “People fan- tem that selectively lets files through because they do not have the same The Web site suggests that it is Ryu said. “It’s an endless war.” tasize about this — even those as the system using a software bar- access to university information that up to the consumers to learn about

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Spring-breakers ignore rich culture of Mexico nVACATION: Binge- By the area’s ancient cultural heritage. proper, where thousands of the bar, “They’re on vacation. They can restaurant and hotel workers live. partying by students do anything they want,” he said of Fewer still visit nearby Mayan the students who flock in to take ruins such as Chichen Itza or is welcomed by advantage of the 18-year-old drink- Tulum, considered two of the ing age. most spectacular examples of that some locals and And if they have a good time, ancient culture’s great architecture. detested by others “They may be our future custom- The spring equinox was Thursday, ers.” and during the week - in an endur- Matthew Brown Tour booker Jorge Diaz, who ing reminder of the Mayans’ savvy The Record (Bergen County, N.J.) has worked here for 25 years for view of the heavens - the shadow Caribe Maya Tour Co., has a more of a giant snake descended the By day he’s Luis Carlos jaundiced take: steps of one of Chichen Itza’s mas- Gonzalez, 27, father of a 6-month- “The only thing spring-breakers sive pyramids. The serpent image, old boy, college graduate, son of a book are bar packages - wherever created by light and shadows cast Guadalajara engineer. there’s drinking. They don’t care from parts of the Mayan structure, By night he becomes “Pipo,” about culture like the Europeans appeared to slither down the steps purveyor of pint-sized daiquiris and do. They only think about their as the sun dropped lower in the other cocktails, facilitator of wide- next conquest, their next affair with sky, reaching the bottom at sunset. spread drunken chicanery at a bar a girl. It is a ritual that has been repeated KRT CAMPUS k n o w n “They’re rude. They drink all the every spring and fall for more than as Senor time; drugs, sex. Do they do this 1,000 years. A vendor waits for customers in Cancun, Mexico. She will see little profit from students on break. at home? They’re supposed to be So, while the serpent was Frog’s. gives way to pockmarked and rocky They’re spending a week in one of “They’re As Pipo, getting an education. They don’t descending the steps at Chichen seem very educated. They act like Itza, the shadows of spring-break- dirt lanes as you get farther away, the world’s premiere diving spots. Cancun Facts Gonzalez toward where hotel service workers Spring break is just a fragmentary rude. They sees young we have no rules, no laws. We have ers were cast at the front of the Price for a night at the rules.” hotel zone’s bars, as they lined up - paid as little as $5 a day - live in the part of the vacation world created adults on Ritz-Carlton hotel: $379. Mexicans tend to be cautious for a “foam party” in which partici- row upon row of five- and six-story symbiotically by the Mexican and drink all s p r i n g apartment blocks that make up the American tourist industries. Many of Minimum wage earned b r e a k when asked to size up American pants dance and drink in an indoor tourists. But their vantage sea of artificial foam. Corales, Lombardo and Doncelles the American-based chain hotels and by many hotel workers: $5 in their 28 neighborhoods. shops lining the 22-kilometer-long the time; definitely seems to be a one-way “Chichen Itza is amazing,” said a day. prime and Indeed, like other parts of devel- Kulculcan Boulevard - the main ave- mirror: The spring break scene Manuel Alarcon Mujica, a former at their oping Mexico, Cancun proper is a nue of the Zona Hotelera - pre-date Modern Cancun’s age: drugs, sex... w o r s t , in Cancun is one infatuated with hotel zone restaurant manager who mosaic of rich and poor. Some of the the student visitors. 32 years. as they itself, with Mexico merely the now drives a taxi downtown. “The neighborhoods are downright desti- From Chili’s and TGI Fridays, to exotic stage upon which the fan- equinox is something that everyone Duration of Mayan They act d e s c e n d tute, with ramshackle cement houses the Gap and the Hilton, the resort empire: 1,850 years (300 on Cancun tasy plays. must see. The Mayans were an and barefoot kids struggling to fly section is Americanized to an extent When Eric Schmeltz of William amazing people, they knew every- B.C.-1541). Mayan author- like we have f r o m kites assembled from scraps of trash. that far exceeds the total econom- a r o u n d Paterson University was asked if thing about astronomy.” Others are prosperous, with much- ic clout of 75,000 spring-breakers ities took power again the United he or his eight companions had any Mujica said he spends much of acclaimed seafood restaurants and expected this season. from mid-1800s until 1901. no rules, no States for plans to leave the “Zona Hotelera” his day trying to lure Americans on newly painted houses with SUVs Also, the American students are U.S. Consulate estimate - Hotel Zone - and taste the unique out-of-town excursions, but that he week-long parked behind gated entrances. leashed by their tour-booking com- of number of spring-break- laws.” no-holds- Yucatan culture, he looked genu- rarely succeeds. Those diverse neighborhoods are panies. Most are hooked into “all- ers this year: 75,000. b a r r e d inely surprised by the question. A steady trickle of students do where vendors sell traditional tama- inclusive” packages with meal plans i n d u l - “No, not really,” he replied. “I visit the flea market just beyond les, peanuts sprinkled with salt and and pre-paid, all-you-can-drink Estimated resident Jorge Diaz, gence. hadn’t thought about it. No, prob- the hotel zone, but Mujica said in lime and chicharons - fried pork entrance to particular bars. population of Cancun: tour booker S i n c e ably not.” his six years as a taxi driver, only a skins. Meanwhile, scrawny dogs Meanwhile, back at Senor Frog’s, 500,000 to 800,000. Then he returned to craning his handful have wanted to go farther. m o v i n g roam everywhere. Gonzalez was about to assume the Distance from Cancun to neck to catch a glimpse of the next “When you don’t see a place, Besides tourism, the only other role of Pipo for another night. He here five Chichen Itza Mayan ruins: y e a r s participant in a well-attended wet you don’t know it,” he said. work seems to be in the service sec- would work from 4 p.m. until well ago, he’s T-shirt contest, staged on the beach The spring equinox also made tor and on the fishing boats up the into the morning. 128 miles. made far more money off them and behind one of Cancun’s estimated for a national holiday Thursday, coast. This time of year is for the “To us it’s very important” to have Distance from Fiesta other visitors to this Yucatan resort 65 large hotels. and downtown, children celebrated flood of spring-breakers to Cancun, such customers, he said. “The life Americana Grand Hotel to than he might have made else- An overwhelming majority of the day off from school by playing but other tourism streams continue here is quiet, and you make a lot of Bulldog Cafe: 147 paces. students who come here never even in the streets. to flow in the area. About 15 mem- money. where, he said. And it’s fine by him Height of Kulkulcan if the “crazy students” don’t care to make the short journey over the In the section of town leading bers of the Rutgers Scuba Diving “Well, it’s not quiet here,” he said Pyramid: 11 stories. stop partying long enough to join bridge separating the Zona Hotelera to the hotel zone, those streets are Club, for example, are in nearby as students poured in for another more sedate tourists in exploring from its lively and colorful city wide and paved. The pavement Cozumel to explore coral reefs. night of Cancun, American-style. Height of J.W. Marriott

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Cypress Cypress College 4*5 College 2*5 Friday, March 29, 2002 The Daily Titan All U.S. role in the Middle East peace pro- He Knows Our Voice that is He’s LEFT RIGHT Bush is wasting money All about Maxine Waters Let Spring Break begin! By Kimberly Pierceall By John Phillips Daily Titan Opinion Editor Special to the Titan A week-long break?!? When the other students arrive An entire week without midterms to campus groggy and in a state of President George W. Bush signed Singer Meredith Brooks has leading a person to break out in hang-over next Monday, you will be the Campaign Finance Reform Bill Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D- sweats during late-night study ses- refreshed and ready to academically into law Wednesday. Los Angeles) down cold. She’s a sions. achieve. Who is going to graduate on ::yawn:: bitch, she’s a lover, she’s a child, An entire week without cursing time? You are! The kicker is that Bush barely let she’s a mother (though in Maxine’s the parking gods for making you Calculate the number of STDs the ink dry in his presidential pen case, mother is only the first half of spend an hour squatting in an aisle you could have contracted had you before hopping into Air-Force One for the word.) territorially waiting for your pre-des- enjoyed the ideal crazy “Spring a two-day trip to the South to – get this However, all hell has broken loose tined parking space. Break” and take comfort in the fact – raise money for campaigns! over Mad Maxine allegedly being An entire week without The Daily you had no opportunity to catch Bush was never an ardent supporter labeled Brooks’ first observation – a Titan to fulfill your curious need to even one. for the finance measure but for at bitch. More specifically, the congress- know. Curse Carson Daly and the rest least two more years he remains the woman’s supporters are saying the An entire week without work! of the over-enthusiastic MTV danc- figurehead of the American political insult came from the lips of Rick Oh wait. ers. Releasing bitterness by verbally system. His actions are tantamount to Caruso, president of the Los Angeles The majority of students will shouting at other people having fun one of your parents leaping head-first Police Commission. But, as true as be spending their “break” at their can be cathartic. from a bridge. the allegation is, it’s not even clear if Matthew Sedlar/Special to the Titan respective places of work (various Create your own wild beach spring “If everyone was raising millions of he actually said it. retail establishments, Disneyland, break. Transport an army’s supply of dollars from corporate sponsors, does Caruso’s alleged comment was and more.) Sure a select few will be liquor to any of the Orange County that mean you would too?” brought to the public’s attention in living it up in exotic Mexican loca- beaches, drink profusely until your In two days, Bush raised $3.5 mil- an anonymous letter written by a per- tions like Cancun with scantily-clad brain feels like its literally sloshing lion for other Republicans running Catholic Church is son who claims to have attended a members of each sex. But how close in alcohol and collapse on the beach in the November Senate race. If the February meeting between Caruso to reality is the world of Carson Daly waking up to a painful sunrise and a man can do that in two days imagine and several top LAPD officials. and MTV’s “Spring Break?” mouthful of sand. what he could do if he did that all day For this, the congresswoman and Not very. Woohoo Spring Break! every day! He doesn’t need to partake avoiding the issue about 100 supporters showed up to Sure there are the individuals who Toss some colorful lawn orna- in real presidential duties like signing Parker Center demanding Caruso’s have worked hard saving enough ments (flamingos, gnomes, oversized bills, meeting with heads of state or n incidents on their own to authorities. resignation. Some of them carried cash to fund a week-long hedonistic daisies) into your pool and slap on pushing his domestic agenda. If he RELIGION: As Lent Why is the church willing to be signs that read “Rick Caruso! Is This romp in a tropical locale. Kudos to the scuba mask. Free some goldfish campaigned like that regularly, he finishes, the Catholic deceitful? How could the church turn How You Refer to Your Wife?” and you! in the pool (if un-chlorinated) for could fund the entire war on terror its back not only on its members but “Bold, Bodacious and Brilliant, but But for the 70 percent of stu- more realistic measure. from his back pocket and use govern- Church hasn’t solved also on everything it set out to teach? Not a Bitch.” dents who work full-time in addi- But if none of these suit you, ment funding for valuable domestic And finally what should the church do As much as they take issue with tion to being a full-time student, the simply relish in the fact that for one programs. the issues relating to to restore confidence? Caruso allegedly referring to her as a week- long break is more like a cruel single week you won’t have to race I, dare I say it, would vote for Bush molestation charges. Ironically, the church believed that bitch, I take issue with them referring label for all they will not be doing to class and hustle into the back row in 2004 if that were the case. being deceitful would them from to her as “brilliant.” – sipping on a fruity margarita or of your lecture hall. But alas, it is not. By Erick Fierro Martinez damnation. The clergy involved in all This is a woman who once said, “I frolicking with semi-nude fellow-20- For an entire week you won’t have “These Senate races are very impor- Daily Titan Staff Writer incidents of abuse should have been don’t have time to be polite.” somethings. to be approached by people trying to tant for me. I want the Republicans to immediately let go and turned over to She referred to the 1992 L.A. Riots So for those of you who won’t be sell you magazines so they can go on take control of the Senate,” Bush As the Catholic Church enters into the authorities. as a “rebellion.” partaking in the MTV experience, a trip to Cancun. said. this Easter weekend, many have called The confidentiality agreements And then went on to characterize here are some possible ways to enjoy But, alas, you can always show up Blatant self-interest. into question their faith and devotion should have never been an option. The the violence that erupted from the your “break.” to classes a couple days early. You’ll Bush doesn’t only want to win to the church in light of an increase church should have stood up and cor- thugs as “a spontaneous reaction to a Sleep. be assured a parking spot. the war on terror, serve the head of in recent child molestation charges rected its wrongs right away. lot of injustice and a lot of alienation Osama bin Laden on a platter at his against priests. But all things become political and and frustration.” next state dinner and be remembered Some leaders from within the a hidden agenda emerged. She described the looters as if they The Daily Titan article poli- as the greatest resident since George Roman Catholic Church have chosen For several years now, the Catholic were modern-day Robin Hoods, say- H.W. Bush – he wants to take over the to minimize the “unfortunate scan- Church had difficulty recruiting mem- ing “there were mothers who took world! World domination manifested dal,” while others have bers to live the lives of this as an opportunity to take some Letters to the Editor should be brief and are subject to edit- by leading a Republican House AND agreed to cooperate with “But as in priests and nuns. Difficult milk, to take some bread, to take some ing. They should also include a signature and telephone Senate to pass whatever legislation he authorities. for one reason – celibacy. shoes.” desires. History, especially in Her long and infamous history of number. politics, Celibacy is out of An easier solution than frantically recent years, shows that touch with society and spewing race-baiting demagoguery Editorials are the opinion of the editorial board, comprised raising money for candidates before goes on, and on and on. scandal should be stared the same is the church. If the Catholic of the Editor in Chief, Managing Editor, News Editor, Opinion the Nov. 5 campaign finance law takes in the face and dealt with Church were to drop this I don’t have the space to tell you Editor and section editors. effect, might be for Bush to learn to truthfully and justly. requirement it would about how she danced in the streets negotiate. But as in politics, the true of immediately resolve with the Crips and Bloods gang mem- Columns are the personal opinion of the writer. They do not What a novel idea! The Republicans same is true of religion many of its current prob- bers. reflect those of the university, the faculty, The Daily Titan or are one member away from having a – there are conservatives religion lems. Priests would prob- Or when she visited the home of the student body. majority in the Senate and there is no and liberals. ably be less inclined to Damien Williams – the rioter who way he, in all his presidential influ- On the West Coast the – there are fondle young children. voiced his “frustration with the sys- ence, can’t sway a few moderates to liberal appears. Cardinal While at the same time it tem” by smashing in the skull of white “The press is not public opinion” his side for his domestic agenda? If he Roger Mahoney of Los would bring a new image truck-driver Reginald Denny. -Prussian Prince Otto von Bismarck, 1862 can’t do that the Republican senators Angeles claims that conserva- to the church that would To think someone could consider Tell The Daily Titan what is on your mind, what drives might as well leave “gone to lunch” “confidentiality agree- be in sync with its teach- this pillar of high society a bitch! signs on their desks. Your president ments don’t mean much tives and ings of respect for family What’s next? Will someone accuse our campus and what influences our world. thinks it’s a futile fight anyway. any more in any kind of values. Rosie O’Donnell of being fat? Or Cal State Fullerton students, faculty, staff and friends Strom Thurmond, the living dead jurisprudence.” liberals.” The church has done Kathy Lee Gifford of being annoying? senator from South Carolina, isn’t He claims that in incredible work for the The madness has to end somewhere. - express your opinion and write a letter to the editor. returning for his millionth term these cases the church interest of the whole, as The tragedy about Waters is that Bring letters to CP-670 addressed to “Opinion.” come this November, so Bush wants has notified authorities Erick Fierro have many other faiths. she is not dismissed as an idiot by Republican Lindsey Graham elected. and that they have long Martinez, Much can still be the power brokers in the Democratic Or send an e-mail by visiting the Opinion section at : “Frankly it’s in my interest that he Party – she is revered as a leader. been involved and will Daily Titan accomplished. The acts http://dailytitan.fullerton.edu get elected…because I’ve got a lot I continue to do so. by a few must not demise For all you Democrats out there, staff writer want to do,” Bush said. On the East Coast, the interest of the entire you know that deep down you believe Good to know, a little scary, but the conservative lingers. church. she is right. Why don’t you just go good to know. Does Graham have a Cardinal Edward Egan But the church must beware whom ahead and indulge yourselves. [email protected] lot he needs to do also since he is the Nominate her for president in of New York offered a more elusive they hire. one actually being elected to office? response to the charges. Egan said that 2004! The only thing that would solve this he is confident that the Bridgeport, “A hired man, who is not a shepherd If you did that I’m sure President SPEAK- SCREAM - YELL- situation would be to thwart Bush’s Conn. diocese (the diocese that is at and whose sheep are not his own, sees George W. Bush would be more than plans and toss his rich corporate donor the forefront of the church’s scandal,) a wolf coming and leaves the sheep willing to do the electric slide with the cash to the wind. Elect Democrats! acted “appropriately,” in addressing and runs away, and the wolf catches Crips and Bloods! WRITE He’ll wish he would’ve pocketed the a series of sexual abuse cases in the and scatters them.” (John 10:12) All the way to the White House. $3.5 million he fund-raised. 1990s. He also said that the church The church saw the wolf, and fled. will urge victims of abuse to report the -– Phillips is a freelance columnist ABC’s ‘The Bachelor’ – one pathetic man, 25 scary women nREALITY TV: Can no one get married without involving a major network anymore? One man spends six weeks auditioning women to be his wife By Laura L. Gaghan Talk about your By Abigaile C. Siena produced “The Bachelor.” Special to the Daily Titan pick of the litter. Daily Titan Staff Writer These people must have figured out that everyone has com- The first episode pletely forgotten about the worst “reality-based” television show This show is demeaning in so many ways and the gave the bachelor How far would a person go to get their 15 minutes of fame? in the world. women are pathetic. FOX reality series, “Temptation an opportunity to It seems that in this day and age, people would probably go Whatever happened to the good old days of walking up and Island” makes more sense then this does. mingle with all the through anything and I mean anything to get their moment in the introducing yourself to someone you like? Single women will meet with one single man, “The women. spotlight. Why would these women risk public humiliation by appearing Bachelor,” in hopes to earn his love and be his future As the first epi- There were too many people who auditioned for “reality- on television? Wait a minute…it (the show) is on national televi- wife at the end of the six weeks. sode draws to the based” television shows such as the “Survivor” series that sent sion. Maybe someone would pity the unwanted ones and make Alex is our bachelor. He is 31 and is originally from end, Alex is isolated network executives into a feeding frenzy for ideas and thoughts them into cast members of a new reality show called “Rejected” the East Coast. He was a swimmer in high school, stu- in the “deliberation of their target audience. or another one of those B-movies. dent body president and homecoming king. He went room” to ponder ABC ventured into this programming phase two years ago with In “The Bachelor,” Alex chooses 15 out of the 25 contestants to Harvard and then to Stanford for a masters degree which 15 women he shows like “The Mole,” “The Mole 2,” the much-hyped but never by giving each lucky girl a long-stemmed rose. The rest who do in business administration. He currently works as a will keep with him released “The Runner” and “Making the Band.” not receive the crucial rose get eliminated from the game. For Management Consultant. for the next round. ABC has yet to offer its first reality show “success.” those 10 women who did not receive their long-stemmed roses, This guy sure seems to have his life in order so While in the This is where the new television show “The Bachelor” comes there’s always a flower shop at a corner near you. it might be odd that he hasn’t been nabbed by the chamber, Alex does in. This process is comparable to the well-known “Tribal Council” opposite sex yet. confess that he As part of the network’s brutal attempt to compensate for their only well dressed and in an upscale bachelor pad. “He hasn’t found the right combination in a woman already has some lowest Oscars rating, “The Bachelor” helped the network achieve The discarded hopefuls have to leave the place after bidding that he wants yet,” said his friend on the show. favorites. its highest “reality show” rating of 9.7 million viewers. Still a far the host farewell. To be on this show though one must have some His top favorites, which he does not hesitate keep- cry from viewer ratings for “Survivor” This process will be repeated for the remaining five weeks until idea of what they want in a mate. ing for round two are Amanda (Ms. Busty), Kim (girl The womens’ occupations ranged from graduate students, pro- Alex finds his one true love, unless one of the women rejects his “I’m ready to find the person with whom I am next door), Trista (Rah, Rah, Rah) and Kathy (all fessionals and Hooters waitresses while their body types range proposal. going to form a partnership with,” Alex said. American). from slender to even more slender. A definite sign that a superfi- People find this show entertaining? Leave it to a businessman to make a relationship The 15 women will now move into a huge Malibu cial society still reigns supreme. This is the most boring, disappointing and pathetic show since sound like a contractual agreement. mansion with him and spend the next few weeks Alex, the bachelor, makes his rounds listening to endless rea- X-treme Football was introduced to the public. “She has to be what I find beautiful,” said Alex. gawking, swooning and crying over the man they sons why and how each woman reached the “ultimate” decision It lacks substance and it made me realize how capable people Alex might not have any problems looking for believe might be their soul mate, brought to them by to join. The games should be called “Pick me! I’m desperate!” are of humiliating themselves. what he wants. In the choices of women there are two the producers at ABC. and “Cha-Ching!” ABC should have known better than to have involved itself in doctors, two lawyers and 10 women have their mas- If you are looking into getting married soon this If this scenario sounds similar to “Who Wants to Marry a the race to bring the rest of modern society to a screeching halt ters degrees or are in the process of getting it. There is may or may not be the show for you, but if you’re any- Millionaire?” then you’re not dreaming. The same company that just to watch TV. That’s what televised car chases are for. also a singer, an actress and an NBA cheerleader from one just interested in adding another reality series to introduced us to the infamous one-day wedding and honeymoon the Miami Heat. the list you watch already, check out “The Bachelor.” of “millionaire”/bad comedian Rick Rockwell and Darva Conger Friday, March 29, 2002 Angels hope their uniforms the only thing that’s

After stocking up on and unloading a deadbeat, Anaheim looks to the 2002 season as they try to forget the past

By Scott Leeds and Brian Miller up the middle of the infield this season. Eckstein provided a major spark for the Angels last Daily Titan Staff Writer and Copy Desk Chief season with his hustle and enthusiastic play. The knock on Eckstein is his size (5 feet 8 inches) and his relatively weak arm. The Angels plan to move him over to his regular position of second The Anaheim Angels have a more devilish look this year as red has become the predominate base next season. color of the team and the “Big A.” That is, unless Kennedy can perform like he did two years ago. Last season he struggled with And along with the aesthetic changes during the off-season, the team also underwent the bat and glove, but is determined to keep his starting position. With a team-high .456 batting several personnel changes. average this spring, Kennedy is primed for a career year. The most noteworthy departure came when overweight first baseman Mo First base is the one position the Angels did not successfully address during the off-season. Vaughn’s trade wishes were granted. Throughout his three unproductive , while a very versatile player, is not in the caliber of a Jason Giambi or a Todd seasons with the Halos, Vaughn endlessly pined (or whined?) for the faster- Helton. Heck, he is not even in the same class as the Dodgers’ Eric Karros. The Angels were paced East Coast. Surprisingly the Angels were able to pick up a quality hoping for a platoon at first base with Spiezio sharing the duties with , but from the New York Mets in return for this injury-prone cancer. this plan quickly went awry as Wooten separated a joint in his thumb and will be out for four Right-hander brings stability to a young pitching months. staff which, while promising, lacked veteran leadership last season. Behind the plate and also hoping for more production out of himself is . Appier’s 3.57 ERA in 2001 was the lowest among the Angels’ cur- Molina is an above-average catcher who demands respect from the pitching staff, but his hitting rent five starting pitchers. could use a little work. Only batting .262 last season, and spending a good chunk of that on The signing of free-agent right-hander the disabled list, Molina looks to add a little more offense to his resume. If Aaron Sele is another welcomed addition to 2002 Starting Lineup he can do this and develop good chemistry with Appier and Sele, Molina the pitching staff. Sele, who has more wins could develop into one of the better catchers in the American League. than any other American League pitcher over One pitcher Molina does not have to worry about is Troy the past four years, brings quite a track record with 1. / SS Percival. With 39 saves last year and a new contract under his belt, Percival him from Seattle. Going 15-5 last season for the AL 2. / CF is primed for another outstanding year. West Champion Mariners, Sele also brings playoff expe- 3. / RF Last season, Percival anchored one of the best bullpens in the league rience to an Angels team that hasn’t reached the playoffs and this season should be more of the same. Despite losing setup men since the Reagan administration. 4. / 3B Shigetoshi Hasegawa and Mike Holtz to intra-division rival Seattle and With the arrivals of Appier and Sele, the Angels now 5. / LF Oakland respectively, Anaheim feels they have restocked this season. boast one of the most formidable rotations in the league. The Taking over the setup roles this season are right-handers Al Levine and two should mesh well with youngsters , 6. Brad Fullmer/ DH and left-hander Dennis Cook (who will open the season on Ramon Ortiz and . 7. Scott Spiezio/ 1B the DL). Washburn is scheduled to start the season-opener on 8. Bengie Molina/ C Although Anaheim is optimistic about the upcoming season, there are March 31 against the defending American League Central still major roadblocks in their way. Playing in possibly the toughest divi- champion Cleveland Indians at Edison Field. 9. / 2B sion in baseball, the Angels could finish with 90 wins and still wind up in Despite the additions of two veteran pitchers, the Angels pick- third place. up of Brad Fullmer could turn out to be the steal Seattle, owners of 116 wins last season, is confident that they can repeat of the season. Traded from Toronto for minor league pitcher Brian as AL West champions. With Freddy Garcia and Jamie Moyer anchoring Cooper, Fullmer brings much needed performance from the DH position. Last season, the pitching staff and sophomore phenom causing opposing teams nightmares, the Angels boasted a major league low from this position with a combined .212 batting the Mariners will be tough for the Angels to top. average and a pathetic eight home runs. Fullmer batted .274 with 18 home runs and 83 The Oakland Athletics aren’t too far behind the Mariners and are arguably the second-best RBI and will become the Angels first full-time DH since Chili Davis. team in the AL. Despite losing key free agents, including MVP Jason Giambi, speedy center Along with Fullmer, Anaheim hopes the lineup will return to its former fielder Johnny Damon and closer Jason Isringhausen, the A’s boast one of the finest young self this season. Outfielders Darin Erstad and Tim Salmon, normally pitching staffs in all of baseball. Right-hander Tim Hudson and lefties Barry Zito and Mark consistent, had the worst seasons of their careers in 2001. Salmon Mulder combined for a record of 56-25 last season and are just entering their prime. The offense nursed a shoulder injury and Erstad suffered from back and knee might not be as strong but the A’s still have shortstop Miguel Tejada, outfielder Jermaine Dye problems that went along with a divorce. and third baseman Eric Chavez, who hit 32 home runs and drove in 114 RBIs in only his second Both plan to make major contributions this season big league season. and showed during spring training that they While they have been offense-heavy and pitching-challenged in years past, the were healthy and ready to go. think they have what it takes to climb out of their former home (last place) and slip ahead of the The most consistent Angel over the Angels. While they do have possibly the best player in the game in Alex Rodriguez, there are past sev- eral years is left fielder Garret Anderson. still too many question marks. Like, who is going to pitch besides Chan Ho Park? The Rangers Last season, he hit .289 and drove in a team-high 123 brought in a small army of pitchers for tryouts this spring but none of any quality to note. Their RBI. Anderson’s supporters say his best asset is his ability clubhouse also will be a lot more colorful this season with an all-star lineup of flakes: noted to stay healthy while dis- senters argue that he doesn’t play hard racist John Rocker, head-butter extraordinnaire Carl Everett and – tryout permitting – infamous enough to get injured. Nonetheless, you can pretty much count on glove stealer, Ruben Rivera. similar results from him this season. So the Angels will have their hands full this season, but look for a more exciting team to The infield is probably the weakest part of the team with the exception be playing at the “Big A” this year. With the departure of their periwinkle uniforms and their of third baseman Troy Glaus. Glaus had another stellar performance last injury-prone first baseman, Edison Field should be a lot more attractive this season. season hitting 41 home runs and driving in 108. He continues to put fear in the hearts of opposing pitchers and should do so for years to come. Photo courtesy of the Anaheim Shortstop David Eckstein and second baseman Adam Kennedy shore Chick’s a liv- Strong team effort ing legend but produces victory nBASEBALL: Despite two errors, the Titans came together for a win against Cal Poly SLO By Ricardo Sanchez, Jr. already has half of last seasons’ total it’s time he Daily Titan Staff Writer and leads the Big West in that cat- egory. Littleton leads the conference nCOMMENTARY: He has offered much to the The rain quietly falling on with a 1.27 ERA. Goodwin Field suddenly stopped Although the Titans commit- Lakers but his courtside tenure needs to end prior to the first pitch of Thursday ted two errors, much to the dis- By Ricardo Sanchez, Jr. and hoping it’s answered. But before night’s Big West conference opener may of Titan coach George Horton, Daily Titan Staff Writer you start pumping your fist in out- between No. 14 Cal State Fullerton Klosterman played well, snatching rage and gather the village people and Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. two line drives. Sitting the bench The man who invented many of for a lynching, think about it for a Wes Littleton then ran to the dry for most of the season Klosterman the terms used during minute. mound, protected by a blue tarp and has responded defensively during broadcasts – “slam-dunk,” “finger The man is 85 years old. He continued his recent dominance over his stint in the starting lineup. roll” and “air ball” – will soon is recovering from the open-heart batters. Chris Klosterman, along with “He’s been a good spark for us,” return to the booth and begin calling surgery he underwent in December Justin Smyres, made some outstand- Horton said. “He sat the bench and the game he loves. and hip surgery after a nasty fall last ing defensive plays and an unlikely was patient and it’s a tribute to him- , the legendary voice month. source in P.J. Pilittere provided the self for doing so well.” of the , starts Sometimes he’s perplexed on the offense as the Titans went on to Klosterman is satisfied with his another run on April 9 with a game air, not knowing the score, or forget- beat the Mustangs 4-1 in front of current role. against the at Staples ting a person’s name. 828 fans. “I kept plugging away everyday Center, much to the excitement of I’ve heard him confuse Shaquille Pilittere went 2-for-3 bringing in in a practice,” he said. “I just try to Lakers fans worldwide — with the O’Neal for Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Kyle Boyer with a bunt squeeze do my best to help the team.” exception of one. “Worthy” and “Cooper” have left play in the fourth and a single up the The Mustangs sent their best I hold the purple and gold close his mouth a few times during recent middle in the seventh. pitcher Tyler Fitch, 4-3 with a 4.53 to my heart, but let me be the first, simulcasts and they haven’t suited The Titans laid down bunts ERA, to the mound. and probably the only, person to say up for a decade. repeatedly on the damp grass to With a 15-17 record, the Mustangs Chick, you’ve had a phenomenal Kobe Bryant isn’t Magic Johnson, advance runners. were the first opponents the Titans career, but it’s time to hang it up. and if there was a stat kept on the PHOTO courtesy of KCAL 9 “It’s hard to play the ball of this faced this season with a losing Hearn, who hasn’t announced a times Stu Lantz has helped Hearn Chick Hearn has been the voice of the Los Angeles Lakers for grass when it’s wet. Coach stressed record and only the third opponent game in three months, will attend a recover from his foul-ups, he’d lead over 40 years and his 3, 338 game streak may never be broken. that,” Pilittere said. not ranked in top 25. home game Friday for the first time the league in assists. eyes of the basketball community He should and will be remembered Big West Player of the Week and The scoring began when Smyres as a fan and not a broadcaster. It Don’t get me wrong, I’ve enjoyed would be a tragedy. He shouldn’t as arguably the greatest basketball National Hitter of the week Shane singled to right-center to start the should remain that way. “Chicky Baby” for the past 13 years. wait until it’s too late to leave. announcer in the history of the Costa continued his tremendous bottom of the third. The bench called He’s given us many great one-lin- I was 9 when I started watching the Similar to a great aging player, game. But in coming back, he risks pace as well with two singles to right for a hit-and-run and Costa swung ers over his 42 seasons behind the Lakers. The man is a living legend. sometimes it’s smart to walk away leaving a bad taste in the mouths of field. “I don’t know what’s going as Smyres broke for second. He microphone. He’s been the voice of the Lakers on your own terms and not because his supporters by slowly becoming on,” Costa said of his team leading connected and sent a slow bouncer We’ve recycled those quirky since 1961. He was inducted into your abilities have deteriorated. something other than what we’ve 3.82 batting average. between third and short into left punches in conversation time and the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1991 When Hearn was released from grown to love. Littleton, who allowed only one field allowing Smyres to reach third. again — but now he must move on. and the American Sportscaster’s the hospital after his surgery, he Hearn’s temporary replacement, earned run in the last 21.1 innings, Jason Corapci lifted one to deep left No more yo-yoing up and down Association Hall of Fame in 1995. waddled up to the podium with , handled the pres- went into the seventh in control but to make it 1-0. the court. Forget about doing the His streak of 3,338 consecutive the help of a walker to address the sure of filling his shoes well and then gave up consecutive hits caus- Friday’s game will begin at 7 p.m. bunny hop in the pea patch. Start games set on Dec. 19, 2001, his media. It was evident this great man he continues to excel. Of course, ing pitching coach Dave Serrano to with sophomore Darric Merrell on cleaning the popcorn machine. last Lakers broadcast, may never be was struggling and past his time. people don’t like change, but don’t bring in closer Chad Cordero. He the mound. Titans lead the all-time And, hey, the mustard’s off the broken. Yes, he was smiling and appeared worry, no one can ever replace entered the game in the eighth and series with Cal Poly 28-3. hot dog. Granted, some of his mistakes optimistic. However, the question Chick Hearn. retired five straight batters to collect Convincing people of this argu- make him unpredictable and fun, arises— How much longer can he This one’s in the refrigerator. You the save. Cordero, with seven saves, ment is like throwing up a prayer but to see him degenerate before the keep it up? I don’t want to find out. know the rest.