Marriages Will Be Assigned Mar, Millan Said

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, FULLERTON

INSIDE INDEX The Reed Johnson’s Calendar & Briefs 2 new-found power D e t o u r is a big hit with the 4 baseball team. Daily —see Sports pg. 8 Sports 6 VOLUME 66, ISSUE 28 TTiittTHURSDAYanan APRIL 9, 1998

Didn ANALYSIS: Proponents the of the fitnessTitan center referendum killTitan because she wasthe so sick of the neg- Fitnessdecide for yourself. Each story is scored Center vote? said the Daily Titan was biased in its coverage, which may ative coverage of the proposal. as giving positive (+), negative (-) or Daily Titan content on Fitness Center referendum* have swayed student voters. Did the Daily Titan’s coverage con- neutral (0) coverage of the referendum. vince those 2,122 voters to defeat the Positive Coverage By NATHAN ORME “Blatantly negative” was one com- proposal? During the month-and-a-half •February 10: “Fitness Center fee pro- 13 points Daily Titan Executive Editor ment. preceding the vote, hardly a day went by posed” (by Nathan Orme) - Introduces “The Daily Titan was totally com- without some mention of the fitness cen- the proposal; interviews with Rothman Negative Coverage When the fitness center proposal was mitted to defeating this proposal,” Smith ter in the Titan, either in the form of an and Smith address the possible benefits 17 points shot down in a hideous ball of fire by said as she waited for the final ballot editorial or advertisement. Out of the 22 of building the new complex. The story student voters two weeks ago, Associ- count—2,122 no to 307 yes—on the fit- issues that came out before the vote, 13 could be perceived as being positive Neutral Coverage ated Students President Heith Rothman ness center which would have given her contained at least one story or ad about toward the proposal because of the com- 17 points and Office of University Recreation Ser- program a new home. the proposal. We have broken down the ments by proponents. (+) 0 1 0 2 0 vices director Erin Smith had plenty to Several days before the vote, a kine- content relating to the proposal in those •February 18: “AS votes against trustees’ policy” (by Nathan Orme and *Points were determined by the Daily Titan editorial board and include both say about the Daily Titan’s coverage of siology instructor who favored the pro- 13 issues and given our commentary as Ste- graphic by Erick Wong the issue. posal, said she had stopped reading the journalists so that you, the reader, can see ANALYSIS/ stories and advertisements. Before ‘I Masked warriors against meat Proposition 227 love you,’ say ‘I do’ threatens to end n MATRIMONY: Middle Eastern students educated in the U.S. expect bilingual ed customs back home to pre- n EDUCATION: If the propo- in the New York TImes. vail even after graduation. sition is voted in, the state Proponents of 227, also known as the will no longer require public Unz Initiative, say this system is a fail- schools to provide bilingual ure and students are taking longer than By Alex Alfredo education. five years to get into the English-only Campus Correspondent (Bos- classes. Some students are even gradu- ton University) By NICK BRENNAN ating without really mastering English. Daily Titan Staff Writer “Children are not passing the English proficiency test,” Matta Tuchman said. Adnen, a senior at Boston University, When he was 18 years old Jesus Mil- “The program delays the learning of never mentions the women he’s dating in lan immigrated to America, but did not English.” the letters he sends home to Pakistan. speak English. According to Matta Tuchman, who So far, none of his girlfriends have By attending adult education classes teaches at Taft Elementary School in been Muslim, a religious difference he in English, watching television and lis- Santa Ana, most students are testing says his parents would never tolerate. tening to the radio constantly, he was below the 50 percent level in English. With graduation just around the corner, able to learn the language. Millan also It is a parental choice and empower- the 22-year-old business major suspects wrote down everything he saw, like bill- ment issue, Matta Tuchman said. This is his parents are eager for him to find a boards and signs, and then asked others about what parents want to see for their wife, or allow them to find one for him. what they said or meant. children’s education. What parents want Though Adnen says independence is the Within six months he was able to to see for their children is not occurring, best thing about living in America, he’s start communicating. After a year he she said. bound by tradition and his Islamic faith. could read English well. But it was eas- “English is what you need to stay in He’s far from being the only one. ier since he already knew what a verb school and get a job,” she said. “With- Many students from families who believe or subject were and understood gram- out English it is very difficult to suc- in arranged marriages will be assigned mar, Millan said. ceed.” their spouses shortly after graduation. However, for the 420,000 students Armando Vasquez-Ramos, director “Everyone thinks that love is a big enrolled in bilingual classes, it is not that of the Educational Talent Search Pro- thing you have to have beforehand; easy. It may even get worse if Proposi- gram at Cal State Fullerton, disagrees people can’t imagine attaining it after,” tion 227 passes on June 2. with Matta Tuchman. He sees bilingual Adnen said. “I don’t think you’ll ever If the proposition is voted in, the education as a success. know ‘Yeah, I love this person.’ You have state will no longer require that schools “The program addresses a critical to look for things that are more important. provide bilingual education. Students basic skill to all kids to compete in the . .because if everything else matches, will only have one year of instruction 21st century,” Vasquez-Ramos said. your way of thinking, your ideals, you’re in their native tongue. After that, they “Possessing a second language is no going to get along and love will come.” will be thrown into a class where only different than ‘the three Rs’ and com- Thoughts of relying on Mom and English is spoken. puter skills.” Dad to play matchmaker send shivers up Currently the state requires core Vasquez-Ramos attributes the neces- the spines of many American students, classes, such as math and history, be sity of knowing another language to but in most of the world, arranged mar- taught in native languages for students what employer‑demands and to a demo- riages are the norm. One survey of urban who are not proficient in English so graphic change California will face in professionals living in India indicated they do not fall behind. At the same the next 10 to 15 years when, according that 81 percent of their marriages were time the students attend classes to help to estimates, the majority of the popula- arranged. Of that group, 94 percent rated them master English. tion will be Spanish-speaking. their unions “very successful.” The goal of the program is to have Millan, an academic counselor at More than half of the survey’s respon- the bilingual students in English-only CSUF, agreed that knowing a second dents said they wanted their families to classes in three to five years, Millan language will be a necessity for those choose their mates “because elders know said. who wish to go into business in a global best.” Another 20 percent said because MATT LEWIS/Daily Titan Proposition 227 was written by Ron economy . they were guaranteed someone of similar Members of Justice Through Insurrection By Humans For Animal Defense (JIHAD) demonstrate in front of Unz and Gloria Matta Tuchman. Unz is Vasquez-Ramos is so adamant about social standing, and about 10 percent said Carl’s Jr. Headquarters in Anaheim on Friday March 27. The group is demanding an apology for the compa- a business man from the Silicon Valley making sure this proposition does not ny’s “Eat Meat” campaign, and says it will continue to protest until it receives one. and does not have a background in edu- pass that he has taken leave of teaching see MARRAIGE/ cation, according to a March 10 article see PROP 227/ Digital Technology caught on TV/Film n IMPROVEMENTS: New The television and film department program on Power Macintosh G3 com- about two hours. Last semester, students computers and editor pro- jumped on the digital bandwagon this puters where footage can be instantly were limited to analog special effects, grams enable students to past March, installing $96,000 worth of and easily manipulated on large 19-inch like fade to black. Special effects could alter footage in half the six editing computers and video cam- monitors by the dragging and clicking not be edited into the footage, but had amount of time while retain- eras. of a mouse. Rewind and fast forward to be recorded into the footage. Neely is Students can now film footage this buttons may be a thing of the past. excited about the special effects that can ing CD quality sound. semester on new sleek, compact min- The old, analog editing machines appear at the click of a mouse. “I can By STEPHANIE GUERRA idisks instead of the old chunky video resemble the household VCRs, said colorize this footage, reverse a zoom, Daily Titan Staff Writer cassette recorder, or VCR tapes. Digital Karol Kleinberg, a TV/Film grad stu- or colorize this umbrella only. . .” he footage can be easily arranged without dent. Each time footage is edited and said while pointing at a Public Service Television and film students are a loss of resolution. A common com- transferred from tape to tape, the qual- Announcement on child abuse that he still using the old, dingy analog edit- parison is that of listening to the crys- ity decreases, giving it a choppy blurry is working on. Digitizing footage gives ing machines with their clumsy knobs tal clear sounds of a compact disc and look. almost unlimited artistic freedom to and odd levers, but the sleek clean lines wincing through the crackles and hums “The major difference now is time,” film editors. of an old vinyl record. said Tim Neely, TV/Film major, about “There is still a place for analog edit- MATT LEWIS/Daily Titan of the new bright white digital editing The Random Access Non-Linear the efficiency of the new equipment. A Will Ruvalcaba operates some of the Communications department's older computers may be more tempting and ing and it’s valuable to know how to Systems consists of the Adobe Premiere 16 hour production can now be edited in video equipment. fun for them to use. see EQUIPMENT/

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Arab/Mideast Cultural Aromatherapy and Reflexol- vided. Call (714) 590-2260 for Union Gabrielino room April 14 Week, the Association for ogy talk will be held at Borders more information. at noon. Guest speaker Kathy Intercultural Awareness is spon- Books Music Cafe in the Brea McInermey will be leading the soring a week of events for Plaza today at 7:30 p.m. The Chamber of Music Recital discussion. For more informa- the Arab Student Union. Kan talk will consist of a short history will be held in Little Theatre at tion call Mia at 590-2260. Zaman by the Classic Arabic on aromatherapy, the methods 8 p.m. today. The recital will page Orchestra will perform at noon of application of oils and the feature Ernest Salem, violinist School of Business Admin- today in the Quad. relationship between feet and who is currently Associate Pro- istration & Economics and various organs of the body. fessor of Music, and an active the Family Business Council College Democrats will be freelance musician in the Los Sponsors will hold a discussion A GUIDE TO WHAT’S HAPPENING meeting today in Titan Student PRSSA, general meeting Angeles area. For more infor- entitled “Wealth Management: Union Bradford room B at 7 today at 7 p.m. Keri Gee Bar- mation call 278-2434. Keeping it in the Family.” The BRIEFS p.m. State Senate Candidate nett, a public relations profes- discussion will take place April two Joe Dunn will be leading the sional will be giving tips about Discussion of nonprofit 14 from 7:30-10:30 a.m. at The Master Artisan to Deliver Food booths will tantalize those meeting. For more information the real world in Gabrielino work and the importance of Center Club in Costa Mesa. For Presentation shopping for authentic cuisine at call Carina at 631-0833. Room Titan Student Union. volunteering in public relations more information contact Eliza- the open air market. Food and drinks will be pro- will be held in Titan Student beth Champion at 278-2434. Frank E. Cummings III, a Cal For more information about State Fullerton professor of art, the market and booth applica- will be hosting the Outstanding tions call Shannon Gallegos at Professor Presentation on April (714) 738-6545. 16 at noon. He is a past recipi- Advice Girl says ‘Just Get Over It’ ent of the the award. Department of Music ello again, A couple of he just tells me to get over it. How I recently became a member of Cummings has had his work you have e-mailed me should I handle the situation? the cyber world. I was in a chat room and I am having trou- Ticked. and met some guy. We talked for previewed in the Smithsonian ‘Love Songs from a Tenor’ Ask and ble trying to e-mail one hours and e-mail each other often. with Mark J. Goodrich, tenor in Institution’s Renwick Gallery of of you. I am sorry but Dear Ticked, I am concerned because I told him I’ll Tell the National Museum of Ameri- faculty recital will be presented please keep sending me e-mail I will Well, I talked to about five cou- some things that were not true about can Art as well as in the White April 17 at 8 p.m. in the Recital get your question into my column. I ples who have dated for less than myself. I feel as if I betrayed him. I House Craft Collection. Hall. The performance will have only received a handful of prob- six months and the reply seemed to really like this guy and want to con- This year three of his works include a sequence of songs lems that seems to keep me going, be the same from each couple, and tinue talking to him. Possibly meet have been selected for the per- on love by Goodrich. He joined but I know there are more of you out that is “get over it.” I think you had him one day. Should I tell him I lied Rebecca Sulages there. a right to get mad, but there is no or should I keep hiding the truth? have had manent collection of the Los the music faculty in 1992, I worship the devil, but I reason to keep the negative energy Little White Liar people ask me if I do. People get Angeles County Museum of Art. but before his arrival he had Dear Rebecca, flowing. As long as you let your nasty and perverted thinking I want performed numerous operatic The exhibits will be displayed I went to a party with my boy- boyfriend know that it really annoyed Dear Little White Liar, that because of my screen name. The starting early 1999. His work roles including Ernesto in ‘Don friend of only a few months, and you that he left you to go converse That’s a really good one. This point I am trying to get across to you has also appeared in the movie Pasquale’ and Fenton in ‘Fal- within about one hour he was ignor- with friends you cannot do more. If person could be a girl, molester, or is that many people are not honest on “How Stella Gets Her Groove staff.’ Goodrich has worked ing me and talking to his friends. I it is really a concern of yours do not weirdo. It is so easy for people to be the Internet. Just try to be really care- Back” based on the best-selling with opera director Cynthia was left alone. I did know some peo- go to anymore parties with him. Do dishonest on the Web because there ful and do not give information like book by Terry McMillan. The Auerbach and performed at the ple there, but that is not the point. We something with your friends instead. is so much anonymity. On the Inter- your full name, address, or anything came together to the party, why can’t Good luck! net you are only a screen name, not a that is personal. You could gain more Film stars Angela Bassett and Aspen Music Festival as a solo- he just stay with me through out the person. I’ll give you an example. My than just a friend, you could gain a Whoopi Goldberg. ist. party? I am still mad at him for it and Dear Rebecca, screen name is Becadevil not because stalker or freak. The presentation will include Tickets are available at the an on-site display of Cummings Performing Arts Center box •March 6: “Anonymous pro-gym increase (-) and Titan staff writer Joe the proposal, citing the need to improve work as he discusses the vari- office for $8; $5 with Titan Dis- ANALYSIS poster scoots by Student Life” (by Ste- Florkowski wrote a humor column sati- the school and leave a legacy for future ous pieces displayed. count. For more information call • from page 1 phen Rubin) - Vote Yes posters that were rizing the situation, which Rothman him- students. Comments did address the An 11 a.m. reception will also 278-3371. put up by AS Executives were torn down self said was hilarious. (-) money issue, though they argued more be held in Portola Pavilion in phen Rubin) - Related to the proposal by the Office of Student Life for not •March 17: “One man battles the fee strongly on the other issue. (+) in that it was about Rothman’s efforts to being properly marked. Not explicitly increase” (by Nathan Orme) - Philoso- •March 20: “Just a gym or a recre- Titan Student Union. The Idea Made Physical battle a CSU Board of Trustees’ policy about the proposal, but the story could phy major Andy Goldman puts up a sign ation center?” (series of opinion articles requiring that one-third of all new stu- cast proponents in a bad light. (-) in front of the Titan Student Union urg- and cartoons) - Titan Executive editor Fullerton Market An exploration of materials dent fees go toward campus-based finan- In the same issue, a Titan staff edito- ing students to vote no. With a big photo, Nathan Orme (-) and AS President Heith in today’s art display will be in cial aid. Could be considered positive rial, which is an opinion approved by the story clearly was about a person Rothman (+) write opposing opinions on because Rothman was trying to lower the executive, news and opinion editors, opposed to the proposal, a story deemed how students should vote. Titan editor Spring is here and the color- the Main Art Gallery, Visual Arts ful Fullerton Market is preparing the amount of the fee proposal. (+) urged students to go out and vote, warn- newsworthy because Goldman’s effort Annette Wells writes that students just Complex from April 13 through •February 20: “Fitness center attacked ing them that not voting could result in was the only significant public effort to need to vote (0). Two cartoons portray to bloom for the first time this May 13. The works will be com- by senate” (by Maryanne Wardlaw) - a substantial fee increase. The Titan did encourage a no vote. (-) Rothman as picking the pockets of stu- season on Thursday. Applica- prised of a variety of traditional The Academic Senate attacks Rothman not take a stand, the editorial addressed That same day, Titan sports editor dents (- -). Titan writer Joe Florkowski tions are being accepted from and non-traditional materials about increasing student fees. Clearly an apathy in campus elections. (0) Erin Whiteside wrote a column titled writes an article, accompanied by a car- artisans, merchants and com- such as light, water, air and pain. unfavorable view of the proposal was the •March 12: “Who’s aware of the “CSUF in dire need of center” in which toon, in which he basically says “thanks, munity organizations wishing to The artists of the works focus. (-) fitness center fee?” (stories by Laurie she illustrated the benefits to those on but no thanks.” (-) Opinion editor Keith An opinion article by Edgard Agui- participate in the weekly outdoor include Ginny Bishton, Carl Schultz and Nick Brennan) - A story and athletic teams or involved in recreation Mason interviewd a few more random lar said that AS should build the com- a dominant photo ran regarding the lack programs. (+) students and got split responses. (0) market fun. The market will be Cheng, Thomas Emde (Ger- held from 4 to 9 p.m. today and plex without raising student fees, clearly of participation at an informational ses- •March 18: “Survey—many Greeks •March 24: “To Fee or Not To Fee?” many), Marilla Palmer (New attacking the idea of charging students sion held in the Quad the day before. A say no new center” (by Deborah Regius) (stories by Nathan Orme) - In the issue will feature live entertainment York) and Ross Rudel. more money. (-) few students stopped by to talk and their - In an effort to gauge the opinion of published the day of the vote, stories and activities. The shoppers can Admission is free but a dona- •February 24: “Proposed fitness cen- comments were negative. (0) The second those involved in Greek organizations, released the final survey counts and enjoy various imported crafts tion of $3 is suggested. ter confusing” - an opinion by Frank story reported that a parking structure Regius called fraternity and sorority recapped the debate of the previous and apparel. Vegetable lovers For more information contact Diaz. The article wasn’t anti-fitness cen- would be built if students voted for the houses to ask members about the “gen- seven weeks (0). The survey stories are can pick fresh fruit and veg- Marilyn Moore, Main Art Gallerty ter per se, but it gave a spin that the pro- proposal. (+) eral feeling” of each house. Though accompanied by large graphics revealing posal was confusing. (-) Two letters to A letter to the editor encouraged stu- highly unscientific in nature, the poll did results that indicated a much closer vote etables from the farm produce. at 278-7750 or Elizabeth Cham- the editor were more blatantly against the dents to vote ‘no.’ (-) provide some personal reaction from than actually came to pass. (0) pion, School of Arts at 278-2434. proposal. (- -) •March 13: “Students say no new members of the organization about dis- Two more letters came in, both oppos- •February 24: Proposed fee higher fee” (by Nathan Orme) - In the first of cussion amongst this potentially power- ing the proposal. (- -) The than at other CSUs (by Nathan Orme) a series of surveys that were criticized ful voting group. (0) •Fourteen ads also ran during this time Daily - Compared the CSUF proposal to the by Tony Rimmer of the Communica- “AS Board votes not to take a stance span, eight of them informational (0) means by which other local universities tions Department for numerous inaccu- on fitness center” (by Jason Silver) - Cit- and six sponsored by the AS Executive Titan acquired their complexes. Comparisons racies of procedure, 40 out of 64 students ing a desire to accurately represent con- Office which encouraged students to showed that other colleges got theirs said they would vote no on the proposal. stitutents, the board members vote down vote yes on the referendum (+). Nathan Orme Executive Editor built for less (San Diego State and Long There were positive comments though a resolution supporting the proposal. The Joe Chirco Business Manager Beach) or voted down similar propos- they were with the jump, which jour- board members said that though they The final decision as to whether or Jeff Tracy Advertising Sales Manager als (Fresno State). Stated simple factual nalism students learn are often ignored may support the proposal themselves, not the Titan’s coverage was accurate Stephen Rubin News Editor comparisons. (0) by readers. A highlighted quote from a they didn’t think the students they repre- or biased is up to you, though of course Denise Carson Asst. News Editor •February 26: “CSSA doesn’t resolve female student said building the com- sent did. (-) the voters expressed a bias more pow- Annette Wells Asst. News Editor to oppose Trustees’ policy” (by Stephen plex is a good idea, but she just couldn’t “Wish List” (stories by Erin Whiteside erful than any other group possibly Dena Fargo Advertising Production Mgr. Rubin) - Again relates to the policy that afford it. (0) and Kerry Murray) - The Titan sports could. Keith Mason Opinion Editor increase the cost of the proposal; gener- Academic Senate chair Vince Buck editors interviewed athletic team players posal. (0) Erin Whiteside Sports Editor ally neutral toward the pro wrote a letter condemning the fee and coaches who largely argued for the Kerry Murray Asst. Sports Editor Gina Alexander Detour Editor Because the systems are new, fac- For now, students are continuing to very kind decision,” Fink said about Erick Wong Perspectives Editor EQUIPMENT ulty and students are learning together record on VCR tapes and edit on the the $71,000 the president allotted to the Ron Soliman Photo Editor • from page 1 about the quirks and tricks of the pro- analog systems using two VCRs and equipment. The office of the dean of the Brian Dieriex Sports Photo Editor gram during this transitional period. It small 13 inch video monitors. School of Communications contributed Steve Muise Internet and Graphics Editor edit on both (digital and analog),” said is basically a self-learning process for Last year, representatives from the the remaining $25,000. The new equip- Lori Anderson Internet Editor Edward Fink, professor in television the computer literate students, although Accrediting Council for Education in ment would have come anyway, despite Sheryl Tebelin Advertising Production Asst. and film. there is a need for a qualified techni- Journalism and Mass Communications the accreditation team’s suggestions, Maryanne Wardlaw Production Manager He added that a lot of the “mom and cian to assist students that are not so raised some concerns about the analog Fink said. pop” cable shows are still using the ana- Barbara Chen Copy Editor mechanically inclined. broadcasting equipment not being up Neely, who is graduating this spring, log machines, so graduating students It has yet to be determined if students to standard in the near future. Although said that he wishes the equipment Veronica Duran Copy Editor may find themselves working on them will be taught both digital and analog the department has been receiving would have been here sooner, because it Heather Leonard Copy Editor on their first jobs. Also companies using next semester. Fink would rather spend new equipment like microphones and would have given him the advantage of Rachel Ng Copy Editor digital systems today may keep an ana- more time teaching students aesthet- TelePrompTers about every year, the learning the program better. Jeffrey Brody Faculty Adviser log system nearby in case a computer ics, what makes a good cut and theory $96,000 worth of equipment has been “All the potholes could have been crashes and footage from a minidisk rather than showing students which but- its first digital technology. smoothed out,” he said. Editor 278- Main 278-2128 cannot be viewed. tons to push to implement commands. “He didn’t have to do it, it was a 5813 Design 278-5815 Advertising 278-3373 News 278-5814 another hot-button issue for Republi- Throughout the last four years not Vasquez-Ramos said. “What we have Sports/Photo 278-2991 Fax 278-2702 PROP 227 can right-wing interest groups” Second, enough has been done to make the pub- now is more towards preparation for • from page 1 “Ron Unz, co-author of 227, is using lic aware of what bilingual education future generations of students that will The Daily Titan is a student publication, printed every Tuesday through Friday. it for name recognition in running for really is, Vasquez-Ramos said. There is master English and a second language.” Unless implied by the advertising party or otherwise stated, advertising in the Daily for the rest of the semester, “to defeat governor again.” a need for university students and edu- Millan agreed with Vasquez-Ramos Titan is inserted by commercial activities or ventures identified in the advertisements themselves and not by the university. Such printing is not to be construed as written or this damn thing.” Supporters of 227 are not concerned cators to become involved, he said. that bilingual education should continue implied sponsorship, endorsement or investigation of such commercial enterprises. He thinks this proposition is another with children, Vasquez-Ramos said. “We need to step back and look at to be used in schools. The mail subscription price is $45 per semester, $65 per year, payable to the Daily Titan, version of Propositions 187 and 209 for They are concerned with political agen- the issue as a language policy in cur- The students Millan knows in bilin- Humanities 211, CSUF, Fullerton, CA 92834. two reasons: first, he said, “It creates das and the Republican Party agenda. riculum in California public schools,” see PROP 227/ TheDaily April 9, 1998 Titan NEWS n 3 THURSDAY

students cannot even learn the language something students are familiar with. PROP 227 in three years. Rather than teaching the language, stu- On campus events • from page 1 “I don’t think the Unz initiative is the dents should acquire the language in solution,” Millan said. “There needs to be similar ways he did when he immi- gual classes are successful. something more effective and flexible.” grated to America in 1980. “It is not about fail or if the program “The best approach would be the Proposition 227 is trying a universal works,” Millan said. “It hasn’t been natural crash approach,” Millan said. “If way of teaching, but it does not work implemented properly.” they listen enough they will learn it. But for everyone, Millan said. Yet, since this Millan questions the idea of children it has to be applied to subjects they are is happening in public schools, there being able to learn English in one year learning.” has to be a standard for teaching, Millan when supporters of Prop 227 claim that Millan suggested relating subjects to added.

ABOVE: Lead singer John Sinclair of John Sin- clair and the Blues Scholars performs at Becker Ampitheater Wednesday afternoon. TOP RIGHT: Mahmud Salem from Shara Falafew in Anaheim prepares beef falafel sandwiches as part of Arab / Mideast Week on campus. RIGHT: An tattoo artist uses traditional Paki- stani and Indian techniques at the Quad.

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their children off without consulting “But my parents have been right MARRIAGE them first. A bride and groom were not about many things in the past,” she con- • from page 1 allowed to meet each other before their tinued. “So I don’t think I’d like to ven- wedding or to refuse the match. ture out alone against their wishes.” they liked knowing they could count on Marital customs in rural parts of the Aisha Kahn, a 19-year-old major- family support during times of trouble. country among lower classes and highly ing in international relations and anthro- “We’re the oddballs,” said Rebbecca conservative business families haven’t pology at Boston University, disagrees. Manring, a professor of India and reli- changed much. Recently, a young cou- Though her parents had a successful, gion studies at Indiana University. “We ple were beheaded at a village meeting arranged marriage in their native Paki- (western societies) seem to be more ori- because they eloped. stan, Kahn said she wants to choose her ented toward the individual; older cul- But for most educated Indians and husband herself. tures think of the culture or community people from the Middle East, much has “I think my parents will understand,” first.” changed. Families who once relied on she said. “They won’t force me to marry Doing weddings the western way, neighborhood matchmakers now use somebody who I’m clueless about. “love marriages,” as they’re called in computerized marriage bureaus and Imagine marrying somebody you don’t India, has not seemed to work, many highly detailed ads placed in newspa- know; that’s horrible.” advocates of arranged marriage say. pers. In India, young people are playing Sandija says she not only imagines They’re quick to point out that more a bigger role in the selection process and the scenario, but hopes it will come true than half of all marriages in the United have the power to veto unsuitable candi- before she graduates in 2001. States end in divorce, while in India the dates, Manring said. “I don’t want to have a Ph.D. after divorce rate is a mere 5 percent. In Mid- Despite modern influences, the my name when I go looking for a hus- dle East countries practicing arranged “arrangement” process is difficult, many band because that would make it almost marriage, the rates are also in the single students say. impossible to find someone,” she said. digits. “It’s like you’re just waiting for some- “(Because) men fear that their wives “When choosing a mate for their chil- thing to happen, waiting for someone might be smarter, richer. . .I would be dren, parents want to make sure their to walk into your life,” said Sandija, a put in a position where I would (have to) child is compatible with the family of Pakistani who is pursuing a doctorate marry someone who has a Ph.D., M.D. their mate,” Manring said. “Since the in engineering at Boston University. “I or the equivalent.” woman joins the man’s family (and typi- cannot be proactive because (women) Why would such a motivated indi- cally lives with them), the man’s family are not supposed to be proactive, and vidual agree to an arranged marriage? wants to make sure she is compatible that makes me feel powerless. I’m just “Because I’ve seen it work,” Sandija with them.” sitting around waiting for someone to said. Until a few decades ago, even the (choose a husband) for me, and that’s most educated Indian families married not something I’m used to. artsarts && entertainment ------entertainment DetourThe Daily Titan California State University, Fullerton April 9, 1998 NO KT AI L L I NG

Although “Killers” was featured at the Newport Beach International Film Festival, it needs to be cleaned up before it’s released to the public

By FRANK C. DIAZ What sets this movie apart is an interesting psy- Daily Titan Staff Writer chological plot twist that is definitely attributable to the screenwriter. With only a hundred thousand dollar budget and As the movie proceeds, two main protagonists shot in just 12 days in a warehouse “Killers” defi- gradually emerge from the developing conflict. nitely ranks as a B movie. The question is whether One is Heather, the girlfriend of the protagonists’ it’s a B movie with a capital B or a lowercase b? leader, who gradually sheds her innocence as Hidden within director David Michael Latt’s she sees her companions suffer their fates one thriller are some promising ideas that may elevate by one. this movie above its more mundane and equally Offsetting this, we see Nicky, the main killer of low budget competitors. the drug gang, gradually going through his own The basic premise of the movie is pretty stan- metamorphosis, becoming more and more feral in dard fare. A diverse bunch of college kids—a long his villainy, to the point where his own gang starts haired student, his innocent girlfriend, a speed seeing him as a liability. freak, a nerd and an aggressive Latina—run into By adding this developing counterpoint to the trouble when they try to purchase stolen drugs storyline, screenwriter Steven Ramirez may have from a drug courier. elevated this movie into a cult film rather than just Almost all of the movie’s action is centered on one more “slash and gash” movie. the cat and mouse game that ensues after the The ending, without giving anything away, finally drug dealers discover that someone in the ware- focuses the characters’ transformations in a scene house has their drugs and the dealers seal-up the satirically reminiscent of some scenes in Andy warehouse until they can get their drugs back; Warhol’s “Frankenstein.” also intent on killing them in the process. To be fair, the cut I saw at the Newport Beach Unfortunately, although the director obviously International Film Festival was a rough cut which tries for a dark and moody look, the budget con- had a distractingly loud soundtrack and the straints result in the audience wondering what original French subtitles from it’s European run, happened to the lighting. The film has a grainy where it garnered a number of awards in different look and instead of gloomy it just seems underlit. countries. The acting too, although not bad for this genre The movie is tentatively scheduled for a limited where the emphasis is usually on suspense and theatrical release in Orange County sometime in action rather than emotional depth, suffers from April and the director, in a phone interview, assured the low budget. Even though they give it a good me that problems with the lighting and soundtrack effort, the cast obviously aren’t established actors would be corrected before the release. It is sched- with long lists of credits to their names. uled for release on video in September. Mediterranean food for the roman- tic college student Oscar and

Greek and Italian dishes for Felix better great nights out are only a few blocks away ch By JASON M. TAYLOR at Daily Titan Staff Writer w ! So far in this series I’ve tried to Cal State out find you the best value eating estab- lishments in the realm. High volume, Fullerton’s female low price and good quality were the version of “The Odd Couple” order of the day, and usually, that’s enough for me. Stop the rumbling in begins April 10. my stomach without creating a new one in my bank account, and I was By CHRISTOPHER LAMB happy. Such is the life of a college Daily Titan Staff Writer student. Today, though, I’d like to change Olive and Florence are battling roommates. gears a little. Sometimes it’s not Olive, a sports-addicted slob and Florence, the enough just to get good food at neatness obsessed neurotic have a hard time living low prices; the life of a college together in a New York apartment, in Cal State student sometimes calls for a little Fullerton’s female version of “The Odd Couple.” more pizzazz, a little more atmo- The play begins at a weekly Trivial Pursuit Photo by JIM VOLZ/Department of Theatre and Dance sphere, maybe a little more romance. game at Olive’s apartment. Olive and friends; Directed by Monica Leite, Deborah Leonhardt as Florence Unger, Len Shlitz as Manolo and Julie Remala as Olive Madison (left to right) Nobody wants to take a date to a Mickey, Vera, Silvie and Renee find out that their rehearse a scene from “The Odd Couple,” Cal State Fullerton newest production which begins April 10 in the Arena Theatre. cheapie burger joint or eat 50-cent absent friend, Florence, is getting a divorce. Olive “It’s a fast paced set and we really slam plays Mickey. “The key to the show is before roommates in the original “Odd Couple” by tacos on a business lunch, however eventually invites high-strung Florence to move in into each other during the play,” said Julie we start, one person tells a joke, usually dirty, Neil Simon, Leite said the female version good the food is. until she can get back on her feet. This pairing of Remala, who plays Olive. to relax everyone.” was done to create more roles for females So for today, I’ve picked a couple roommates sets up the rest of the jokes in the play Director Monica Leite and the rest of the The cast also had fun with accents. In the in CSUF productions. Leite said the “Odd of places that I thought might make which is always set at Olive’s apartment. cast and crew gather around after the rehears- play, Olive and Florence have a date with a Couple” create a balance to the upcoming good destinations when you want to The cast has an easy style together, both on al, going over problems and new ideas in pair of Spanish brothers, Jesus and Manolo. CSUF Production of “Romeo and Juliet,” impress someone a little. Both offer and off stage. Besides quick-witted verbal jokes, the play. Members said most of them knew Most of the humor in the big date scene which has more male roles. food from the Mediterranean, and there is plenty of physical comedy in the play. On each other before the play, so they found it depended on the miscommunication between “The Odd Couple” runs April 10-19, at both provide you with that some- the small set, the cast does a good job of avoiding easy to work together and bounce ideas off them. The cast said they developed the New the Arena Theatre, in the Performing Arts times-needed step up from the more collisions during the frequent running on stage. each other. York and Spanish accents with the help of Center. Tickets are available at the Box utilitarian fare of most establish- Before rehearsal, the cast even showed off their “It’s a real close cast, we bonded since the Dr. Melton and Everly Case. Office, (714) 278-3371. Box Office hours are ments. bruises from the more physical scenes. first day,” said Christine Cummings, who Based on Oscar and Felix, the classic 11 a.m.-4 p.m. As soon as I walked into see FOOD / 5 April 9, 1998 5 ------Detour ------

1450 N. Kraemer in the El Torito FOOD shopping center, offers the Italian • from page 4 flavors of the Mediterranean. The The Bomboras explode Club Mesa in ambiance didn’t impress me as well opp ‘‘dada BBo Greek Cuisine, I knew it was going as Sophia’s; the dinner section was rro omm a rare Orange County appearance to win hands-down in the ambi- b nice but a little too dark, and the DD b ance category. The place is beauti- lunch section really felt more like a By JEREMY SCHERER their set was short, The Bleeders gave assume a natural frontman position for Hunt was finally moving like a rock fully done in soothing and attractive diner. Full service is provided for the Daily Titan Staff Writer all their energy to the crowd and left the the band. star instead of his normal mellow self. blues and whites, it’s well-lit and dinner crowd, but orders are taken at stage noticeably exhausted. The Bomboras hit the stage shortly Bassist Shane Van Dyke also seemed clean, and Greek background music the register for lunch. Costa Mesa—At Club Mesa Sunday The second band of the night was after Satan’s Pilgrims left and blew the to be motivated as he sang in his usual provides a pleasant Aegean atmo- Dario’s offers the usual spread of night the Bomboras had the people sent from hell wearing their red poly- stage up as their name implies. Most of screaming style as he provided a strong sphere. The Greek waiters will even Italian fare: pastas, pizza, minestrone shimmying as they shook their own ester shirts and Dracula styled capes. the material was from their last album pulse to the music. serve you at the handful of outdoor and deli sandwiches. I found the food thing. Satan’s Pilgrims laid out their brand of “It Came From Pier 13” including As usual, the most noticeable mem- tables if you prefer an open-air envi- good, but certainly not spectacular; The Bomboras came to Costa Mesa surf guitar music for all the crowd to “She’ll Do Ya Wrong,” “Kamikaze” ber of the Bomboras was the organist ronment. nothing I tried jumped out at me as a for a rare Orange County appear- enjoy. and “The Bombora Stomp.” Jake Cavaliere as he stomped on and lit The wide choice of dishes includes must-try for my friends and relatives. ance and rallied support from Satan’s Satan’s Pilgrims are an instrumental The Bomboras understand show- his Farfisa on fire. Cavaliere seemed to gyros, falafel, Greek-style rib eye I did like the pizzas, though, particu- Pilgrims and Costa Mesa’s The five piece band that lets their guitars manship and came prepared to thor- spend more time on his organ than the steak, and lamb skewers, and can be larly the variety of toppings: it’s one Bleeders. speak for themselves. Satan’s Pilgrims oughly entertain the crowd. As the ground. Even after the organ had fallen accompanied by a variety of appetiz- of the few places that’s willing to The Bleeders began their set at 10 held the crowd in awe as guitarist Scott band used and abused their equipment over Cavaliere was ready to sacrifice ers. The more unusual of the side make me a garlic pizza. p.m. and assaulted the crowd with their Pilgrim belted out lead rifts and danced they brought two dancing girls onstage, his body for the audience’s sake. After dishes include flaming goat cheese The best deals are probably the all- southern fried punk rock style as their on stage like a fool. Satan’s Pilgrims’ Sheri and Keena, who seemed ready the flames were extinguished and the or steamed sliced octopus in a vinai- you-can-eat lunch specials for $4.99, Elvis look-alike singer gave out karate biggest secret is the rhythm guitarist to challenge James Brown to a work band was done playing their 35 minute grette, for daring diners. ($5.99 on weekends), but those are kicks and chops to the crowd. Bobby Pilgrim who consistently laid contest on stage. set, he thanked the crowd for coming Prices are actually pretty rea- only served between 11 a.m. and 2 The Bleeders played as fast and down the beat with effortless style and The band was really excited to play out and warned them that their would sonable for lunch: the gyro plate, p.m., and you need to be there early loud as possible giving the crowd a grace. in front of their many friends in the be no encore. As to be expected the which comes with lemon-rice soup if you want your food fresh. Entrees good show with songs like “I’m an With a solid backbeat provided by audience with one friend commenting crowd was upset, but the Bomboras or beans, is only $4.99, and no lunch costing between $8 and $13 make American” and “New Kind of Hate.” the drummer and bassist, Ted and John on the fact that the lead guitarist Gregg theory on short sets is to always leave plate costs over $5.95. Dinner prices good dinner choices, coming with Their songs were reminiscent of the Pilgrim, Dave Pilgrim was free to also jump significantly, however; be pre- soup or salad, garlic bread, and spa- Supersuckers with a dash of the Misfits take the lead guitar or even jump on pared to pay between $11 and $19 ghetti. An array of deli sandwiches, thrown in for good measure. Though a keyboard for a couple of songs and per person, more if you utilize the all at around four or five dollars, full-service bar. round out the variety nicely. Sophia’s is located at 1390 N. All in all, I found Sophia’s the Kraemer Blvd., right next to the better choice in a somewhat higher- Placentia post office, but parking is class restaurant, but don’t overlook located in the back. Critic’s choice: Dario’s if you’re looking for meat- the gyro plate. And don’t miss dessert and-potatoes (so to speak) Italian here—the baklava is really excellent. food. Critic’s choice: either the all- Dario’s Italian Ristorante, just on you-can-eat special, or the Godfather the other side of the post office at sandwich. SportsSports April 9, 1998

MATT LEWIS/Daily Titan Jana Oetgen and her teammates put forth a strong performance to sweep UNLV in last night’s doubleheader. Oetgen struck out three and combined with fellow pitcher Donna Coombes to pitch two shut-outs in a row. Titans take revenge n SOFTBALL: CSUF takes strong, scattering six hits while striking Once again, CSUF had to face an ex- both games off former Titan out three. teammate in pitcher Danielle Ferreira. pitchers, for the double- Isgar also pitched well, allowing only Ferreira lasted into the fifth inning, sur- header sweep. one run over six-plus innings while strik- rendering four hits and two earned runs ing out four. while walking three and striking out four. By JEFF HOWE Extra innings looked possible early on, Isgar had to come in for relief and Daily Titan Staff Writer and that was one thing UNLV (15-18) didn’t allow a base runner. wanted to avoid. The Rebels just came The Titans are still led offensively by After each game was over in last off an 18-inning loss at Long Beach State Hart, who added three hits in six at-bats night’s softball doubleheader against Tuesday night. to raise her average to .357. She also leads UNLV, it looked like the games were still “(Post season) is determined by head the team with 23 RBI. in the early innings. to head, so when they compare us in the The back-to-back shutouts last night Very weak offenses for both teams region, we won two of three,” said Titan — by Oetgen in the first game and Donna showed up and hits were few and far Head Coach Judi Garman. Coombes in the second — marked only between. However, Cal State Fullerton The Titans lost 3-0 in an earlier game the second time this season that this got the better of the low-scoring contests, to UNLV March 22 in the consolation has occurred. The last time was against sweeping UNLV 1-0 and 3-0. bracket of the Kia Klassic. Lehigh March 16 and then two days later “We deserved it,” said shortstop But in the second game, there was no against Canisius in the first round of the Christa Saindon. “We’ve had the worst change in the slow offense as both teams Kia Klassic Tournament. hits against us — bloopers and balls drop- labored on into the fifth. Garman has been pleased with her ping everywhere. It’s good to get some That was where the Titans broke it team’s mental performance, even if its drops and errors go for us.” open, thanks to some untimely defensive record isn’t where she would like it. The cool and breezy afternoon started errors by the Rebels. “I haven’t liked our record, but our with the Titans (20-21) once again fac- With one out, catcher Rocky Medina team pulls together and they’re a cham- ing a former teammate in Rebel pitcher singled and reached second on an error. pion in that respect,” Garman said. Brandi Isgar. Right fielder Jessica Maloney walked and “When teams are struggling there’s It seemed like neither team wanted this then second baseman Nikki Hart singled, often a tendency to start having team dis- game, as the scoreboard — after coming driving in Medina. After another out, sension,” Garman added. “This team has back from a power failure in the fifth Saindon singled in Maloney and another stuck together.” inning — showed zeros all across. run scored when Rebel left fielder Amy That has been one of the strongest But it all came to a quick end in the Alves misplayed the ball. messages Garman has sent to her team. bottom of the seventh. Saindon started “Thank goodness they made some “(The coaches) have been telling us to with a walk and after Christy Sears errors,” Garman said. “We’re still not hit- go out there and have fun,” Saindon said. popped out, Brenda Iglesias doubled ting the ball like we should. “We can only better ourselves by playing Saindon in for the game winner. “We were better in (the second) game hard.” Starting pitcher Jana Oetgen pitched in that we were hitting some hard shots.” TheDaily 7 n SPORTS Titan April 9, 1998 THURSDAY UN a Wolf in sheep clothing n BASEBALL: Nevada posts edged past No. 11 Wichita State twice hook said. “They’re very confident on unimpressive record, but a and trounced the No. 1 Stanford Cardinal defense. They do make mistakes, but they strong lineup. 13-5. The Titans are 0-3 versus these two don’t compound them by getting frus- teams this year. trated and making another one. They find But the Nevada pitching is a question a way to get it stopped, instead of letting By BRIAN DIERIEX mark as the staff comes in with an ERA of the gates open.” just over six runs a game. Ryan Fullerton, who saw little action Daily Titan Sports Photo Editor “It’s not a total weakness,” Vander- early on, is batting 7-for-15 with three hook said. “(James) Brink has pitched doubles in the last two weeks. Despite a sub-par conference record of well against us in the past, and their other “He’s done more than swing the bat 4-5, playing the University of Nevada will two starters (Matthew) Rainer and (Ryan) well, he’s played very well at first base for be a tough task for the Titans in a three- Larson are both freshman that were highly just getting back in the position a month game series starting Thursday. touted coming out of high school. We ago,” Vanderhook said. “He made some “I don’t see much of a difference considered them in our recruiting process, plays against Pacific where he looked like between (Nevada) and Long Beach State, they were in our mix , and now they’re in he had played there for a long time.” it’s the same type of series,” Titan Assis- Reno.” Third baseman Ryan Moore is also hot tant Coach Rick Vanderhook said. “They Brink (6-2, 4.65) will likely get the offensively batting .452 in the last nine swing the bats pretty well, but their power nod on Thursday, and will be followed by games with nine runs scored, four dou- numbers are not what they usually are.” Rainer (2-1, 5.08) and Larson (2-3, 5.02). bles, and 10 RBI. Vanderhook said the reason why But that is where their strength ends. After struggling the past couple of the Wolfpack’s home runs are down is “I think once you get past their starting weeks the Titan pitching staff returned to because they have played 24 of their 31 pitching they get a little skeptical,” Van- form against the University of Pacific last games on the road, away from Peccole derhook said. weekend by allowing only four runs in Park which is known for the long ball. CSUF, however, appears ready with a three games. “They’re road weary and road experi- six-game win streak that includes a deci- Pitching coach Dave Serrano will go enced,” Vanderhook said. “I don’t think sive victory over No. 5 USC on April 1. with the same starters as he has gone that coming here will affect them very In the last seven games the Titan with in the past two weekend series, with much.” defense has held up and made only two Erasmo Ramirez (3.36, 5-4) starting on The Wolf Pack is 16-15 overall and errors. Thursday, Benito Flores (7-0, 2.54) on BRIAN DIERIEX/Daily Titan has proven it can beat top ranked teams “I think that’s been our biggest Friday and Greg Jacobs (3-2, 1.90), who Aaron Rowand and the Titans hope to connect and get a win over the unpredictable Nevada Wolf Pack. UN has like No. 16 Cal State Fullerton. The team improvement out of anything,” Vander- is 2-0 in his last two starts on Saturday. defeated several highly touted teams, but still hold a sub-par record. TheDaily April 9, 1998 Titan SPORTS n 8 THURSDAY

always have last season when he started baseball diamond, he’s somehow found only 16 games, made things easier. a way to tie the two sports together. “I’m also really relaxed this year,” “I think it definitely helps,” said Hor- Johnson said. “Last year, I had that pres- ton when asked if gymnastics can play sure that if I didn’t produce, I wouldn’t a role in developing baseball skills. “It’s play.” helped with the body control he has and It’s a problem that Johnson shouldn’t with his balance and agility. have to deal with anymore, although his “The other area it helps is with flex- Weighing In improvement sparked Horton’s thoughts ibility,” Horton added. “He’s by far our of a lineup change. most flexible athlete.” “Actually, his strength and his style of Said Johnson: “It was a lot of balance play is more conditioned for a 3-4-5 hit- and coordination. It really helps in the ter,” Horton said. “His on-base percent- long run. I ended up quitting (gymnas- age isn’t as high as his batting average, tics) because I was a little too big (at 175 like most typical lead-off hitters. ... But pounds) to be a gymnast.” that’s certainly not taking anything away It might be the only thing this resil- from Reed.” ient athlete ever gave up on in his life. It’s a trade-off that Horton will gladly Even putting aside his near 4.0 GPA, take and one that Johnson is familiar or his honors as a student-athlete, he is with. He batted third in high school described by everybody the same way: Reed Johnson hit the weights over the summer and at Temecula Valley, where he led the as a leader and a great person. now Titan baseball is reaping the rewards. Golden Bears to the CIF-Southern Sec- “He is definitely one of our leaders,” tion semifinals three times between starting pitcher Ruben Jurado said. “He’s Story by Landon Negri 1993 and 1995. a funny guy, but when it comes down to Photo by Nathan Orme Even back then, he was known as a getting something done, he’s the first clutch hitter. guy to do it.” “I always felt like Reed had all the Emard echoed those sentiments. stuff necessary to compete at a higher “He was fun to coach,” he said. “You level,” said his former coach, Rich always love to have a guy like Reed. Emard. “If I could pick one guy that I’d He was always into the game, and he want to have bat with the bases loaded was always saying stuff. I used to love in a tough situation, it would definitely to hear him in the dugout. The kinds of have to be him.” comments he made were the things that If there is a wild card with Johnson, would pick up and inspire a team.” hen Reed Johnson first walked tireless work ethic and added 20 pounds batting average (.336). into a major league prospect.” it’s his extensive background in gymnas- Horton, however, paid Johnson the W onto the baseball field at Cal of muscle with hopes of hitting more But Johnson’s most startling stat — Johnson redshirted his freshman tics — something most baseball players highest compliment. State Fullerton, he had the hustle than just warning-track specials. eight home runs — is what has CSUF year and joined the team last season as don’t have a clue about. “If I had a son,” he said, “I’d want and the determination to succeed. His plan worked beyond the Titans’ Head Coach George Horton beaming a walk-on. He finished the season with In his younger days, Johnson was a him to be just like Reed.” He just didn’t have the power. expectations. Though he spent much with delight. modest numbers: a .295 average with no budding gymnast for almost as long as “I hit one home run in high school,” of the season in the lead-off spot (the “He went from a great athlete with home runs and 10 RBI. he played baseball (approximately 12 Johnson said. “And that was it.” Titans are using him more and more in good speed and good skills to a great Johnson said it was more than just a years). So the 5-foot-10 inch Johnson, the the No.3 position in the batting order), athlete who also has strength,” Horton few rounds with the weights that marked Now, after leaving the pommel horse Titans’ sophomore outfielder, hit the the 21-year old Johnson leads the team said. “Everything he does is above aver- his improvement. Securing a full-time behind for the greener pastures of the weight room this past winter with his in RBI (44), runs (42) and is fourth in age. ... He’s definitely turned himself spot on the team, a luxury he didn’t TheDaily 18 n SPORTS Titan Sept. 2, 1997 TUESDAY