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Vo l u m e 74, I s s u e 46 Thursday M ay 16, 2002 Loan companies cater to college stu- nFINANCE: Firms student-loan repayment by offer- 1982, SLFA is the designated sec- bonds. understanding of their rights and The difference between the two is ing flexible payment options, loan ondary market for California and The company received bond rat- responsibilities as borrowers. that the federal government makes offer services such as consolidation and information about Washington. Its headquarters is in ing from Moody’s and Fitch, Inc., A family plan by FFELP offers some interest payments for borrow- other financial aid alternatives. Seattle, Wash. two of the largest rating agencies in loans with low interest rates that are ers with subsidized loans but does flexible payment plans “My parents don’t help me pay for “We also assist lenders and the world. Last year, the company based on U.S. Treasury bills and are not provide this benefit to borrowers school,” said Jerry Ovalle, a finance schools with various aspects of the issued nearly $56 million. adjusted annually. with unsubsidized loans. and loan consolidation major. “It would almost be impos- student-loan program and help bor- Since many college-bound stu- Repayment terms are generous, Consolidation loans are for both to simplify repayment sible to pay for school by myself if I rowers meet their loan obligations dents are also first-time loan borrow- with a 10-year term. Graduated and students and parents. didn’t have financial aid.” by providing flexible repayment ers, SLFA provides informational extended repayment plans are also Loan consolidation allows bor- By Chris Dunn Student Loan Finance Association options and prompt, knowledgeable publications, Web site resources and available. rowers to combine multiple federal Daily Titan Staff Writer is a company that purchases student and courteous account servicing,” counseling services to help simplify Two types of FFELP loans are education loans into one. By doing loans from commercial lenders and said Marry Meyers, public relations the massive volumes of complex available, Stafford loans and con- so, borrowers make one monthly provides a variety of financial and manager for SLFA. student-aid information. solidation loans. payment to one lender and receive Loan companies provide services educational services to students, Two years ago, SLFA issued $60 Students can learn more about Stafford loans are for students a repayment period of 10-30 years, to help students and their families families, schools, banks and other million in education-loan revenue the Federal Family Education Loan borrowing on their own behalf. depending on the size of the student- finance the cost of postsecondary lending institutions throughout the bonds, $50 million in tax-exempt Programs (FFELP) available to There are two varieties of Stafford education. They ease the burden of Western states. Incorporated in bonds and $10 million in taxable them, as well as develop a better Loans, subsidized and unsubsidized. LOANS/ 4 Alcohol More than a feeling Little Italy in may cause downtown nREVIEW: Fullerton restaurant serves authentic Italian food made retardation from scratch at reasonable prices By Darla Priest nHEALTH: Pregnant women who Special to the Titan drink abusively may impose serious From the shores of Sicily, Piero De Falco dreamed of coming to America and opening up an Italian restaurant. risks to their unborn offspring After years of hard work he opened up “De Falco’s” in First in Three Part Series 1989, which is located just west of Cal State Fullerton. “We serve traditional southern Italian dishes that are very affordable,” De Falco said. By Heather Hampton Daily Titan Staff Writer In Italian, De Falco’s home-style restaurant is called a “trattoria,” meaning it’s a business where friends and family can gather for lunch and dinner. Women who drink alcohol while pregnant put their “I have a family environment,” he said. unborn babies at risk of developing fetal alcohol syn- De Falco arrived in California in 1979 and began to drome. work hard in order to become a successful businessman. According to the Centers Without speaking any English, he adjusted to the American for Disease Control and way of life, while maintaining his Italian traditions and “ The cost Prevention, “Any amount of lifestyle. alcohol consumed during preg- De Falco’s wife, Maria, and three children have also of raising a nancy is potentially dangerous dedicated their time and effort to the family business, to an unborn baby.” working long hours alongside him. Maria adds her own fetal alcohol Edward Riley, Ph.D. and touch of southern Italian cuisine to the menu, bringing with a psychology professor and syndrome her the recipes of Calabria, a city on the southernmost end director for the Center for of the country. Behavioral Teratology at San child is much “I try and teach my children the meaning of family and Diego State University, said how to run a business,” De Falco said. “It’s up to them if that fetal alcohol syndrome higher they want to do something else as a career.” might occur in the offspring De Falco and his wife prepare many dishes from scratch, than young of women who drink abusively spending hours in the kitchen preparing pastas, dressings during pregnancy. and sauces. mothers “It is defined by pre-and Some of De Falco’s homemade pastas include ravioli, postnatal growth retardation, lumache and manicotti. could central nervous system damage De Falco said he prepares his marinara sauce from and a distinct facial appear- scratch and never uses any mixes. Many customers seem possibly ance,” said Riley, who has stud- to enjoy this homemade style of cooking. ied children with fetal alcohol “My favorite thing to eat here is the minestrone soup,” handle.” syndrome in San Diego and in said Bertha Baeza, a customer from Buena Park. “It’s Moscow, Russia for the past 15 always very good.” Diane years. De Falco also prepares the soup daily from scratch. Children with fetal alco- “We don’t follow any recipes, we prepare the soup daily hol syndrome can suffer from from the fresh produce we have available,” De Falco said. developmental problems such Besides the Italian dishes, De Falco makes his own as poor growth, small eye hand-thrown pizzas. openings, a thin upper lip and “I’ve been eating his pizza for years and I think it’s the mental retardation, Riley said. best in town,” said customer John April of Fullerton. “The He also said only 40 percent of the children of alco- De Falco’s ‘Deluxe’ is my favorite.” hol-abusing pregnant women give birth to a child with De Falco said some of his favorite Italian dishes can not fetal alcohol syndrome. katie cumper/Daily Titan be prepared in California because of the lack of authentic But that doesn’t rule out the possibility that the other Lead vocalist and guitarist Garrett Klphn of the band Solea performs for a crowd at Buckingham SYNDROME/ 4 LITTLE ITALY/ 6 Titan Eateries offer vegetarian food e x t r a s n “Over at the Comm. Building off Jumbo Veggie Dog costs $3 and the CUISINE: Campus campus you can get a veggie wrap with Spicy Veggie Dog costs $2. vendors sell a variety a choice of tortilla, and it’s so good,” “They are pretty popular,” said Jason online Usher said. Patt, 20, who works at one of the stands of items such as soy Usher spoke about the, which is the throughout the week. “Most people pre- Nutwood Café, located on the first floor fer a meat dog, but among the vegetar- n Check out hot dogs, avocado of the College Park Building, across the ians they are pretty popular. I generally the Daily Titan sandwiches and fruit street from the main campus. Students get repeat business as far as the vegetar- online this year can find a vegetarian burrito, wrap or ians. Most of them know we have the avocado sandwich on their menu all for veggie dogs. We sell about four to five at http:// By Amery Monson under $5. The café also offers grilled- vegetarian dogs a day.” Special to the Titan dailytitan.fullerton.edu. cheese sandwiches, quesadillas and The stands also serve specialty pretzels salads such as macaroni, Italian pasta, such as a Pizza Pretzel or a Raspberry It is lunchtime on Cal State Fullerton’s garden or potato. Nutwood Café also Pretzel. They cost between $2.50 to $3. campus. Students line up to buy burgers, sells breakfast items such as smoothies, “The Raspberry Pretzels are normal upcoming while the vegetarians stand off to the side chris tennyson/Daily Titan pancakes, fresh fruit with cottage cheese pretzels with raspberries inside. They are ROTC faculty Larry Daniels and Janet Bailey purchase Kettle Korn. and scan the menu a little harder to find and yogurt, all for under $3. good with coffee,” Patt said. “The Pizza something they will eat. Another place offering vegetarian Pretzels have mozzarella cheese on top specializes in smoothies, protein, Met-rx, worked at the Juice it Up stand for more n Find out what inspires There is a glimmer of hope for the foods are the two Pretzel Mania and Hot and a Italian topping that is kind of spicy, coffee shakes, bagels and includes only than a year. a husband and wife vegetarian student at CSUF. Dog stands. One stand is located in but not too spicy. Most of the people who non-fat yogurt in their smoothies. Juice it Up has smoothie flavors such team to create art, After some investigation and menu between McCarthy Hall and University eat the pretzels might be vegetarians and The vitamins and soy protein supple- as Papaya Passion, Just Peachy and surveying, there are vegetarian options Hall and the other is on the north side of might not know we have veggie dogs.” ments used in their shakes and smooth- Berry Raspberry. The Berry Raspberry now currently at the on campus that will not send checking Titan Student Union, in the Humanities Building. For students looking for a lighter meal ies come from Botanica Foods out of smoothie for example is made with rasp- accounts into an overdrawn status. In addition to the regular meat dogs, option, Juice it Up, located next to the Monterey, Calif. One of the owners of berry juice, raspberries, bananas, rasp- the next Daily Titan Kathleen Usher, 34, is a communica- the stands offer two kinds of vegetarian Pretzel Mania/Hot Dog stand on the Juice it Up is also the owner of Botanica tions student and a vegetarian. hot dogs made from soy products. The north side of the Humanities Building, Foods, said Elise Arndt, 21, who has VEGETARIAN / 3

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For more information, (714) 278-2434. presents the play ”Rocky and call (714) 278-2468. BRIEFS The Grand Central Art Center Diego” May 17 through 26 in the The Pacific Symphony in Santa Ana presents the exhi- Recital Hall of the Performing Arts The Pollak Library will host the Orchestra presents the 2001-2002 bition “The Nihon Journal,” a Center. Ticket prices are $9. For exhibit “Kimono: The Wearable Art ing on May 22. Orange County Museum Hal and Jeanette Segerstrom collection of images produced more information, call (714) 278- of Japan,” through May 18 in the The organization, which plans of Art to host 2002 Family Classics Series “An Alpine by Rachel Rosenthal in Japan, 3371. Atrium Gallery. to increase awareness by creat- California Biennial Symphony,” May 22 and May 23 through May 26 in the Grand ing opportunities for students to at 8 p.m. at the Orange County Central Art Center Project Room. The Arboretum will have a The TSU presents the Titan The Orange County Museum become politically aware and Performing Arts Center. Tickets For more information, call (714) gardening class for children ages Pride Bowling League every of Art will host the 2002 California personally involved in the political are on sale at the Titan Student 567-7233 or (714) 567-7234. 6 to 9 May 18 from 9:30 a.m. to Wednesday night at 6:30 p.m. Biennial, an exhibition that by its process on campus, will elect offi- Union Information and Services 10:30 a.m. The fee is $3 per child. This event is open for all faculty, nature is a two-year gauge of cers, approve a constitution and Desk. For more information, call The Grand Central Art Gallery For more information, call (714) staff and students and the cost what has developed and changed start planning activities for the fall (714) 278-2468. in Santa Ana presents interna- 278-3579. per week is $9. For more informa- semester to be centered around in contemporary art, beginning on tionally recognized artist Charles tion, call (714) 278-2144. May 26 and ending Sept. 8. the November general election The Opera Pacific presents Krafft in an exhibit that consists of The Department of Music pres- Curated by Elizabeth during its first meeting. “The Barber of Seville” at the more than 100 works through July ents Josh Bowman in a senior The TSU Underground has Armstrong, OCMA’s chief cura- To accomplish making the Irvine Barclay Theatre through 7. For more information, call (714) recital, May 18 at 6 p.m. For more a Video Game Extravaganza tor and acting director, and Irene Cal State Fullerton community May 19. Ticket prices range from 567-7233 or (714) 567-7234. information, call (714) 278-3371. May 20-31 from noon to 7 p.m. Hofmann, curator of contempo- politically aware, the organization $45 to $65. For more information, Play various videogames to win rary art, the exhibition will host a plans to host speeches, debates, call (949) 854-4646. The Department of Theatre The TSU Mainframe will host cool prizes. Participants must be rallies and other activities for stu- culturally diverse group of artists, and Dance presents two pro- a Web Design Workshop on CSUF students. all with varying choices of style, dents to become acquainted with The Fullerton Civic Light Opera ductions of “The Preeminents,” May 17 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. content and mediums. key people and issues of the day. presents the musical “Camelot,” “America Sings & 100 Years Admission to the workshop is free. The Department of Music To prepare for the exhibit, the The coalition will also affiliate through May 26 at the Plummer of Broadway,” May 16-19 and presents student and faculty jazz curators conducted a large num- with various political parties as Auditorium in Fullerton. Tickets “Songs for a New World,” May 23- The TSU Underground will combos at 8 p.m., May 21, in the ber of studio visits where they well as community organizations range from $16 to $40. For more 26. Both productions will be in the have a billiards tournament Little Theatre. Tickets are $8 and decided about the artists and their that are for and against initiatives information, call (714) 879-1732. Grand Central Art Center in Santa May17 at 1 p.m. The competition $5 with Titan discount. For more on the ballot and in the ballot works by focusing on the most Ana. Tickets are $10 for general is free. For more information, call information, call the Performing vibrant ideas formed among a access process. The 44th Annual Garden admission and $5 in advance (714) 278-2144. Arts Center box office at (714) new generation of visual artist Faculty advisers for the coali- Grove Strawberry Festival with the with Titan discount. For more 278-3371. working throughout the state. tion are Professor Anthony theme “A Salute to Those Who information, call the Performing The TSU Center Gallery Their goal was to represent Fellow and Peggy Garcia- Protect and Serve,” will be on Arts Center box office at (714) presents works by artist Kozue TSU Mainframe hosts Free California’s unique artistic ambi- Bockman, assistant dean of Memorial Day weekend, May 24- 278-3371. Imamura through May 24. Printing Friday on May 24 from ence, which combines ethnic and student affairs for the College of 27 at the Village Green, between The gallery is open from 9 a.m. 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Students can cultural diversity, with an interest Communications. 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By Theresa Salinas In the meantime, he says he’s try- First, there is a time issue large percentage of our vices it provides. This is a student- A. Our ongoing challenge continues Daily Titan Staff Writer ing to enjoy his last few weeks of col- because we only have a student body, furthermore run multi-million dollar corporation, to be our marketing and visibility of lege before “going into withdrawal” year in office and secondly I developed an appreciation which directly or indirectly affects the ASI. Due to the fact that we are com- In spring 2001, Alex Lopez and after leaving CSUF. we had to remember that for all the hard work and students of our campus. muter campus, a large majority of Edgar Zazueta clinched the Associated Q. Did you set goals we are supposed to be “stu- accomplishments our stu- I believe ASI will be a more vis- students are unaware of the functions Students, Inc. election after a hotly at the start of your term? dents first.” I must admit dents have achieved on a ible force here on our campus with or services of ASI. contended run-off race. A. I set a number of goals at the that I sometimes forgot daily basis. years to come. The new Rec Center Q. What should be done to solve it? Since then, Zazueta has served as beginning of my term. Most of them that. Q. What aspect will be instrumental in bringing stu- A. We have some work to do... ASI executive vice president. In the coincided with the goals of the entire Q. What was your big- did you like the least? dents to our facilities. Furthermore, but I believe that as the university post, he presided over the ASI Board executive staff. These included start- gest accomplishment as ASI A. There were not that as the campus continues to grow and continues increasing its technology of Directors and chaired various coming up the Titan Tusk Force, which I executive vice president? ZAZEUTA many negative aspects of expand towards College Park and the through endeavors such as the new mittees. was responsible for overseeing. Aside A. I would definitely look this position but I would El Toro Campus, don’t be surprised Web site, ASI will be able to also take The political science major has from that, I wanted to be an integral to all that we accomplished have to say the excessive if you see satellite student unions advantage of that, making itself more been involved in student affairs part of the Alumni Mentor Program, with the Titan Tusk Force. Although I amount of meetings that one has to or programming that will reflect the accessible to a larger percentage of since enrolling at Cal State Fullerton and above all, our major goal was oversaw the group, most of the credit go to in this position sometimes was diversity of our students. students. in 1998. As a junior, he was the advocating the student perspective. needs to be given to the students hindrance to not only my work, but Q. What is ASI’s greatest strength? As I mentioned before, the new Interfraternity Council’s Greek Man I also made an effort to reach out who put in the groundwork for this my free time. A. The greatest strength that ASI pos- Rec Center will play a major role in of the Year. In 2000 he served as the to as many of the student clubs and project. Q. If you could retain your seat for sesses is by far the financial stability students taking advantage of the ser- Interfraternity Council president. He organizations as possible, work with My biggest personal accomplish- another year, what would you do? of the corporation. If it was not for the vices that their fees are allocated for. also belongs to various honor societies our director of statewide affairs to ment would have to be the Candlelight A. Well... first of all I would have ran student-supported fees, we would not Q. Do you have any advice for including the Order of Omega Greek be effective in the California State Vigil following the tragedy of Sept. against Alex and made the last election be able to operate at as high a level as L. Matthew Martinez, the incom- Honor Society and Pi Sigma Alpha Student Association and a number of 11. Although the event was bitter- a lot more interesting. Imagine all the we do now. ing ASI executive vice president? Political Science Honor Society. smaller goals and projects sweet due to all the emotions that drama that would have been stirred I also believe that the university A. Stay humble. At the end of the Zazueta is graduating this semes- Q. If so, did you reach them? were expressed at that time, I was up if we would have ran against each administration takes us seriously and day, we are no better than any other ter. He was recently selected as one If not, what deterred you? proud of how our students came other? I think that would have got a does not see us as little kids playing student on this campus. Although we of 18 students nationwide to partici- A. As with any endeavor, priorities together at that difficult time. lot more people to the polls. in a sandbox. I think this is visible in should take our work very seriously, pate in a public-policy fellowship in change through out the course of a Q. What did you enjoy Q. Over the last year you’ve how they have been receptive to our we should not take ourselves that Washington, D.C. He’s also waiting year. There were a lot of different most about the position? seen, in-depth, how ASI operates. advocacy and are aware that in most serious. Enjoy the time you have in for replies from a few other pro- projects that I wanted to accomplish A. With out a doubt I would say I Where do you think ASI is headed? matters pertaining to the university, office because it will be over before grams. After completing one of these but I quickly realized that there were enjoyed meeting so many of our stu- A. After my year of in-depth involve- students have a seat at the table. you know it. one-year programs, he plans to attend two major hindrances in this posi- dents this year. Through my involve- ment, I can say I am truly in awe of Q. What do you think is the graduate school or law school. tion. ment I was able to interact with a how ASI operates and all the ser- biggest challenge facing ASI?

the stand throughout most of the week, cheese, egg salad or hummus sandwich. VEGETARIAN and was a vegetarian for a year. The regular hummus sandwich, made n from page 1 “The two most common vegetarian with a creamy mixture of garbanzo beans questions I get asked is what kind of oil and spices, costs $3.99. berry sherbet and yogurt, which costs is used and if I use butter,” Walker said. “The Best”of Marie Callender’s serves $3.65. Bagels cost 90 cents each. “Then when I say it’s made with soybean a Hearty Vegetable soup with a cornbread Marcus Moreno, 19, has worked with oil they say, ‘Oh good.’ I get a lot of muffin for $2.39, a Stuffed Jumbo baked Arndt at Juice it Up for about a year. repeat business.” potato with vegetables and a three-cheese “Last semester a Green Peace volun- The smaller snack shops on campus, sauce for $4.25, and a veggie burger teer came by and asked if we add any such as The Brief Stop, and The Empori- made of grains, brown rice, mushrooms animal by-products to our smoothies and yum, offer a wide variety of treats such and cheese, with all the dressings and we said no,” Moreno said. “We only as granola bars, protein bars, trail mixes, french fries for under $5. have soy products.” non-fat frozen yogurt, cookies, muffins, Vegetarian students in the mood for Moreno also recalled when the band fresh fruit and candy. The Brief Stop is Mexican food can turn to the Green T.I.R. 3*4 called Alkaline Trio played a free show located on the first floor of Langsdorf Burrito for a bean and cheese burrito, on campus. Hall and is open later into the night than cheese quesadilla or enchilada plate that Another lighter option for vegetar- most of the other stands. The Empori- comes with beans, rice and a salad. ians on campus comes from the Kettle yum can be found in the Main Lobby of Finally, vegetarians can purchase a Masters popcorn stand, located next to the Titan Student Union. veggie combo from Round Table Pizza, the Performing Arts Building. The pop- The TSU food court offers many including a Gourmet Veggie Pizza, a gar- corn is cooked in soybean oil and pure vegetarian lunch or dinner options at den salad and a medium drink for $5.57. cane sugar at 850 degrees, so the sugar Togo’s, “The Best” of Marie Callender’s, “We need spaghetti and some place actually cooks into and caramelizes the The Green Burrito, The Busy Bee and that cooks fish,” Usher said. “If people popcorn. Then the popcorn is salted. It Roundtable. will pay $6 for a burger and fries, I will contains no cholesterol or saturated fat Togo’s Sandwiches and Soups serves pay that much for fish.” according to Mark Walker, 49, who mans an avocado and cucumber, avocado and

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By Theresa Salinas After graduation, Martinez will cils knows that my office My new position not dent will have the opportunity to major factor. Most students don’t realize, Daily Titan Staff Writer enter the United States Army through door is always open to any only chair’s Scholarship attend because they were informed but there will be less spaces and parking the campus ROTC program. He’d questions they may have. and Outstanding Educator and because it is something that is will be selling less parking permits. I know Last month, Alex Lopez and L. like to run for state governor and Another idea many Award committees, but interesting, like an Elephant Race! when fall comes around, 2,000 students Matthew Martinez swept the Associated president of the United States. in ASI have consid- also is responsible for the Ultimately, I want to make sure will be calling ASI to demand the ability Students, Inc. elections. “My experiences here at Fullerton ered in past years is Executive Senate, a repre- ASI has another successful year with to park on-campus. We will do our best to As the 2002-03 fiscal year approaches, have been exciting and great for any the implementation of sentative group of all the great events occurring like, the AICA alleviate the situation by working with our Martinez prepares for his new role as ASI future career I end up pursuing,” he another Elephant Race funded/funding councils Rainbow Festival, and also make parking administration. executive vice president. said. “But my final years will never here at CSU, Fullerton. of ASI, like the ICC’s, sure parking issues are well han- Q. What will you do about the In the new post, he’ll help preside over be forgotten as I get the opportunity It hasn’t been done in a IFC, Panhellenic, Mesa- dled by our campus administration. university’s parking problem? the ASI Board of Directors and hire an to serve our campus with pride and while, but is something MARTINEZ Cooperativa and RSA Q. What is your long- A. Parking is a huge issue on our campus executive staff. He’ll also chair several commitment.” I feel will draw national to name many of them. term vision for ASI? and will continue to be a struggle. It will committees, such as the ASI Scholarship Q. What are your goals for next attention to our com- Recently added by the board A. ASI needs to be an instrumental be hardest when construction begins in the Committee. year? munity and campus and will ele- is the responsibility to chair the new part of the changes that will be occur- spring, and as we see the Rec Center and During his term, he said he’ll work A. Well my primary goals are vate our prominence as a formi- Research Grants committee. I see a ring on this campus. In the next 10 other proposed building’s begin construc- hard to expand ASI programs and to fix to address the issues we promised dable institution of higher learning. lot of work ahead of me, but I feel years, Fullerton will most likely see tion, students will not be happy nor be campus parking problems. He’s prepared in our campaign platform, such as Q. What skills do you I am in a position to do the best job. several added buildings, three times willing to accept the headaches of search- for the position by watching outgoing advocating student needs like park- bring to the position? Q. What do you hope to accom- the amount of housing constructed ing for a parking space hours before class. Vice President Edgar Zazueta. ing and fee increases. I will person- A. I bring experience in leadership plish? and any other available parking space Q. Do you plan to eliminate or expand “The leadership and the experience ally continue my relationship with and in ASI, a strong work-ethic that A. Most importantly, I want to be expanded with parking structures. any ASI programs? If so, which programs I gained by working with him all year the TSU Governing Board as they will push for the highest standards of accomplish a sense of satisfaction by Hopefully a walkway will be in will be affected? has been instrumental in my success,” have a huge year ahead of them with excellence from the executive staff of all students who work in part with place soon on Nutwood to create A. Again, I want to make sure the he said. the finalizing of the Rec Center (I ASI, and an open mind and friendly ASI and facilitate their use of student easier travel to our south side of cam- Alumni Mentor Program continues to Martinez has attended Cal State served this year as the ASI Board attitude to everyone I work with. fees that are paid into ASI. pus that is expanding so quickly. expand to all seven colleges and creates a Fullerton for three years. His initial goal Chair’s designee). My experience on the board and While out campaigning a month One major concern ASI needs to successful atmosphere for networking and was to complete the university’s creden- Working with next year’s execu- on the Finance and Scholarship com- ago, my biggest concern was the face with all this growth is parking learning for students of CSU, Fullerton. tial program and work as a high school tive staff I want to make sure the mittees has allowed me to understand majority of students who didn’t want spaces and fees, and a development I want to work with Titan Tusk Force to music teacher. In the past year, his goals Alumni Mentor Program is fully the budget ASI will be working with to take the time to cast their vote, of another student union on the oppo- spread the name of Fullerton and give have changed. He’s now double major- implemented in all seven colleges next year, and has given me ideas because they felt ASI doesn’t do site side of campus. our community a sense of pride in being ing in Chicano studies and political sci- and is used as a viable tool for all as to how the Scholarship meetings anything for them. As a student who Tuition fees will soon face the a Titan. As generated funds continue to ence, and minoring in music. students in their respective fields. should be ran. has taken the time to get involved, choice between increases or the rise, all programs will be given the oppor- Over the past three years, he’s been This semester, I worked with Through RSA I have gained because my schedule permits me decline in services, and students tunity to grow. This growth only has to be active in numerous organizations and Christine Terrisse, the other Arts Rep, important leadership skills to pro- to, I want to ensure progress with through ASI will need to make a controlled because as the campus reaches committees. He’s president of the in creating a new Arts Inter-Club ductively run meetings and with this the Titan Tusk Force and participa- tough choice. full capacity, the growth of funds too will Resident Student Association. He also Council. I want to make sure the knowledge now understand how tion with athletics to reach out to Q. What is the biggest challenge reach a stagnant height. represents the College of the Arts on the new student leaders in the new ICC’s important Executive Senate works in all of our 31,000 student to create facing ASI? How will you deal with it? ASI Board of Directors. as well as all of ASI’s funding coun- relationship to ASI. programming events that every stu- A. Next year again, parking will be a

ate or professional courses of study. LOANS “A college education can open n from page 1 many doors,” said Debra McCracken, director of financial aid at Cal State consolidated debt. Fullerton. Graduating student borrowers are “It’s important to tell these chil- finding it increasingly difficult to dren that it’s possible – they can make ends meet. There is a unique go to college, and they can have a opportunity to help special groups career in a field that requires a col- and the local communities it serves lege degree. The sooner students through the Community Service and their families begin planning for Repayment Assistance Program. college, the better prepared they will The program provides student- be to realize their dreams.” loan repayment relief to borrowers who pursue community service careers after completing their gradu-

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to develop the syndrome. SYNDROME “It isn’t passed [from one] gen- n from page 1 eration to the next,” he said. Mary O’Connor, Ph.D. and direc- 60 percent are unaffected. tor of the Fetal Alcohol and Related “They [the 60 percent] simply Disorders Clinic at UCLA’s School don’t have all the features nec- of Medicine, said that alcohol is a ATT essary for fetal alcohol syndrome central nervous system depressant diagnosis,” Riley said. “These chil- and babies are affected in much dren without all the fetal alcohol the same way as adults who drinks Summer syndrome characteristics might still alcohol. have lots of behavioral problems.” “They go through alcohol with- According to the Centers for drawal at birth,” she said. Grad Travel Disease Control and Prevention, O’Connor said that women can about one in every 1,000 children prevent fetal alcohol syndrome if have full-blown fetal alcohol syn- they stop drinking as soon as they 4*14 drome. know they are pregnant. “Probably about six times that Diane Kerchner, a special educa- many have fetal alcohol effects,” tor in fetal alcohol syndrome and Riley said. the adoptive parent of an alcohol- Young pregnant women should exposed child, said women should avoid alcohol because the effects on stop drinking if they are sexually the child can be devastating, Riley active just in case they become said. pregnant. “Just imagine how they would “The cost of raising a fetal alco- feel if they had a child with some hol syndrome child is much higher problems,” he said. than young mothers could possibly When a pregnant mother drinks, handle,” she said. “Also the rate of she may be unaware that her unborn divorce among the birthparents and child is drinking right along with adoptive parents of fetal alcohol her. syndrome children is horrifically “Alcohol is a teratogen, meaning high. it affects the developing embryo and “Tragically, the true numbers of fetus,” Riley said. “So the character- incidences of fetal alcohol syndrome istics of fetal alcohol syndrome are are much higher than any published due to the effects of alcohol on the figures. This is because many alco- developing embryo.” holic parents do not want to admit Fetal alcohol syndrome is not that they have hurt their children hereditary. An embryo and fetus and also because fetal alcohol syn- must be exposed to alcohol in order drome is widely under diagnosed.” 6 Thursday, may 16, 2002 news La Toscana reaches new nITALY: A student tours “We’re in search of la Toscana medi- parts, is by foot; a great way to lose the Mimmi in 1317 — is hung on the right evale,” I said. extra pounds I had gained after feasting side of the wall. historic sections of the “Me of America,” one responded. constantly on margerite pizzas, biscotti Our second stop, the famous 117-foot As we waived goodbye to our new- and chocolate gelatos for two weeks. Torre Grossa. Later on, we learned it was region famous for its found Italian friends, we got off at the It takes about 15 minutes to walk one of the town’s tallest towers and the San Gimignano bus stop outside the little, across town. only one accessible by climbing. ancient riches and tall, walled town and began our much-desired We strolled up Via San Giovanni to As we were going up, all the “huff- medieval architecture Middle Ages expedition. enter the little Piazza della Cisterna, a ing and puffing” and “won’t-make-it-to- San Gimignano, known affection- colorful square named after the triangu- the-top” comments echoed resoundingly By Margie Rivera ately as “the Medieval Manhattan,” is lar-shaped well in the center, where you in the windowless, near-vertical ladder Special to the Titan 334 meters above sea level on a small would find Gothic, Renaissance, brick path. Etruscan settlement site dating from the and stone townhouses, buildings inter- Nonetheless, it was incredible how third century B.C., with an estimated mixed, creating contrasts of art and taste. sighs of relief overtook whimpering when SanGimignano.com Southern Californians can leave 7,000 Sangimignanesis today. “San Gimignano still has the medieval we reached the rooftop. I only wonder if behind the modern world when they visit Pisa, Siena and Florence influenced feel and character,” said John Corwian, the breathtaking vista of the deep brown- The height of the historic towers represented a family’s wealth. la cittá delle belle torri on a scorching its architecture. It has remained almost 31, an avid traveler who has visited on red town, its towers and the d’Elsa Valley highlight of the adventure. “Near the main square, you’d find two summer vacation. unaltered with its rugged look of houses many occasions. “I’d definitely recom- backdrop did the magic trick. “The noble families of the medieval identical towers facing each other. My Part of the kick of going to San dating from 1200 to 1400, abandoned mend it because its towers, walls and The grand finale to our summer day period showed their power by building dad firmly believes that the architects Gimignano, a sleepy, little hill town centuries-old castles, brick-paved back outdoor markets are beautiful. I love it.” was the stop at the Duomo, or Collegiate towers,” said Matteo Marconi, a native who built the ‘Twin Towers’ in New above the Val d’Elsa, about 26 miles streets and medieval towers, some over Lingering over lasagna and local Church, the icon of the Piazza Duomo, we met on a previous trip to London York City were influenced by ours,” northwest of Siena and 35 miles south- 150 feet high, portraying skyscrapers. Vernaccia white wine at a ristorante, a 12th-century Romanesque church during the Millennium celebration. “The Marconi said. west of Florence, is seeing the valley’s As we entered the popular Porta di we planned the rest of the afternoon and adorned with wood statutes, zebra-striped taller the tower, the better because the Tuscany’s churches are decorated with gently rolling hills surrounded by vine- San Giovanni, I felt I had stepped back opted to invest $10 on a joint-ticket to marble and heavily frescoed scenes from tallest tower meant that family had more fascinating Renaissance sculptures and yards and olive groves as you ascend hundreds of years in time. visit all four of the paying attractions the Old and New Testament. influence and wealth than the rest.” paintings. The surrounding countryside to Italy’s best-preserved medieval town. I was mesmerized by the indescrib- controlled by the town council. Its facade was never finished but its During this period the Guelfi family, is blanketed with hill farms, olive groves The hills cradle the remaining 14 medi- able beauty of the rustic town in front Our first pause was at the Palazzo del lavish interiors makes it a very presti- who supported the Pope and the Ghibellini and woods. In addition, it has been the eval towers, of an estimated 72, built of me and momentarily felt part of a Popolo in the Piazza del Duomo. This gious museum in San Gimignano and family, who backed the Emperor, were home of talented people like Leonardo during the 12th and 13th centuries. Renaissance painting. was the seat of the municipal govern- one of the most beautifully decorated archenemies and embraced continuous da Vinci, Michelangelo . My traveling buddy, Caroline, and I The narrow Via San Giovanni, lined ment until the end of the 13th century and cathedrals in Italy. conflicts and fights over internal power As we started back toward Florence, knew a bit about its history but under- with fine restaurants, souvenir and wine is still the town hall today. Frescoes of the town’s patron saint, and social status. we compared San Gimignano with an estimated how spectacular the verdant shops, has gentle inclined streets leading The Civic Museum with its frescoes Fina, are found in the Cappella de Santa When one rival family would prevail, antique chest replete with opulent jew- scenery, unique architecture and ancient into the heart of the town. In the heart and master painting collections is housed Fina at the end of the right-hand aisle they would demolish the tower of the els of art, love, history, landscape and outside city walls would look. is where the Piazza della Cisterna, a here, dating from the Medieval and early of the Duomo. Domenico Ghirlandaio other as a sign of defeat. Many more uniqueness. The one-hour train ride from Florence mixture of towers and townhouses with Renaissance periods. recounted the life of the 15-year-old local towers were destroyed as the noble fami- “Italia is beautiful,” Caroline whis- to the Poggibonsi bus station was a a 13th-century well in the center, and the As we rambled through the first pub- girl, who spent most of her life praying, lies replaced them with new ones in the pered as she positioned herself to take a breeze. The remaining 10 to 20 minute Piazza del Duomo, the town’s political lic room, we found the Sala di Dante, in the purest Renaissance style. Renaissance style after the 15th century. siesta during the bus ride. connecting bus ride to San Gimignano, and cultural center, are located. named after the poet’s visit to plead for Certainly, we saw and toured some of In 1674, the governor ordered the “San Gimignano è bella,” I shouted where there is no train station, was a blast So the only means to explore la cittá unity in 1300, where “The Maesta” or the most drop-dead gorgeous sites. owners of the remaining 14 medieval excitedly as I peeked out the window to as we practiced our poor Italian-mixed- delle belle torri, or the “town with beauti- “Enthroned Madonna” — the museum’s Yet, the remaining 14 medieval towers towers to restore them, and those are the contemplate the tiny, walled town for the Spanglish with friendly locals. ful towers,” encircled by medieval ram- and town’s masterpiece painted by Lippo of the original 70-plus were my favorite ones standing today. last time.

in the world.” LITTLE ITALY There are still a number of dishes n from page 1 De Falco can prepare with veal, beef and chicken. He also serves seafood ingredients such as certain fish. dishes using shrimp, scallops, cala- The warmer oceans near Sicily are mari and clams. rich with native fish he used to eat as One of his Italian specialties he a child. only prepares around Christmas is “Here we have halibut and salmon his homemade cannoli. It’s a pastry which are both very delicious,” De stuffed with cream ricotta, a touch of Falco said. “I prepare a baked halibut brandy, chocolate chips, cherries on steak in a lemon and butter sauce.” the sides and topped with powdered Many refer to Italy as the “garden sugar. of Europe.” The inland people grow “The restaurant business is hard, a variety of oranges, tangerines and but it’s treated my family good,” De lemons. Falco said. “How I miss the Italian ‘tarocco’ The De Falco’s restaurant is located DARLA PRIEST/Daily Titan orange, it’s four times the size of a at 1245 E. Wilshire Avenue, near Piero De Falco cooks authentic Italian food at his Fullerton restaurant. regular orange,” he said. “It’s the best Raymond in Fullerton.

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May 16, 2002

GUILTYas Sin The film overflows with sensuality, but leaves viewers feeling emptier and wondering: how can this marriage – like the audience’s atten-

courtesy of 20th century fox tion – be saved? Diane Lane and Olivier Martinez play risk-taking lovers in Adrian Lyne’s film “Unfaithful.”

By Veronica Hagey Offering shelter from the windstorm and attention boosts her self-confidence. sympathize with her. She took advan- forces you to sympathize with the situa- caring about. Even their son seems dis- Daily Titan Staff Writer first aid for her knee, he convinces her to Although Connie has pursued a rela- tage of her husband’s trust, only think- tion he had been thrown into. The depth connected from his parents and doesn’t follow him up to his home. tionship with Paul, her reluctance to ing of what she wanted and as in all of his wife’s betrayal shows in his eyes evoke much sympathy, he appears dis- Director Adrian Lyne offers a pas- Attracted to the sexy, mysterious take the final step shows in their first affairs, not thinking of how it would and jumps off the screen. placed and is a distraction in the movie. sion-filled, murderous account of the stranger, she subsequently returns to his encounter. Trembling and through tears, affect her family. In the end, Edward and Connie are The movie also leaves you wanting devastation that infidelity can cause in a apartment on several occasions, without she tries to talk her way out of the hole The telltale signs of her affair are left dealing with the consequences of more… more explaining, more detail marriage in “Unfaithful.” any apparent reason other than to see she’s dug herself into. Their flirtations obvious: mood changes, new lingerie their actions, which has brought them and more background about the char- Edward Sumner (Richard Gere) him. finally erupt into a passionate affair. and – the biggest sign – avoiding her closer together but leaves them fighting acters. With those missing pieces, it’s and his wife Connie (Diane Lane) Lane convincingly plays the role of Lured by Paul’s spontaneity and pas- husband’s sexual advances. with life changing decisions. hard to care what happens to the char- are a middle-aged couple living the bored housewife. As Connie, she seems sion, she becomes obsessed with him, Edward suspects her lies and tests her “Unfaithful” realistically shows how acters. There are some sexy scenes but American dream. They have the house, content with her marriage and family, making excuses to go into the city and after noticing her clothing choice for a one act can change lives but leaves you “Unfaithful” is mediocre entertainment the Mercedes and the dog, but their but there is something missing in her eventually lying to her husband and trip into the city. When he offers to meet wanting more from the actors. Besides at best. lives have succumbed to routines and relationships with her husband and her friends about her trips. her for a lunch date, she lies, telling him the sexy scenes of the passionate affair complacency. son. There’s no connection between any Their passionate encounters ignite she has a spa appointment. between Connie and Paul, and the Running errands in the city, Connie of them. There is nothing dynamic in the screen. Connie and Paul cannot When Edward suspects his wife’s heated confrontation between her and collides with Paul Martel (Olivier their interactions with each other. resist each other, often having sex in lie, he hires someone to follow her. Edward, there’s not much emotion in Martinez) on the street below his When she meets Paul, there’s a spark risky places. Connie’s gravitation to Photographs confirm his suspicions. the characters’ interactions. apartment in Soho, scraping her knee. to her. She becomes more alluring as his Paul is understandable but it’s hard to Gere, playing the loyal husband, Edward is the only character worth From book to the big Imitation at nMOVIE: “About a Boy” offers a healthy dose of movies. Hoult realistically plays an And it is truly Hornby’s work that eccentric pre-teen whose life is swirled makes it easy to turn literature to film, London culture and wry British humor in disarray before Will appears. And producer Jane Rosenthal said. the candid emotion on his face during “Nick Hornby has such an extraor- By John Paul Gutierrez But the real trouble is when Will falls certain scenes makes it seem as though dinary voice,” Rosenthal said. “It was its very best Daily Titan Staff Writer in love with Rachel (Rachel Weisz), he was experiencing a latchkey child’s a natural book to turn into a movie. another single mom. Rachel thinks that life firsthand. There aren’t many writers who write It’s probably a cardinal sin to judge a Will is Marcus’ father. Will finds out All in part, “About a Boy” is perfect with that vision in a way that can so nCD: College singing groups revamp and re- movie by the book it was based on. that wading waist deep in water doesn’t mix of humor and drama and really easily be adapted for the screen.” Probably in some parallel universe get you anywhere. brings to life one of the most popular Or maybe there is, in some parallel do hits from the 1980s to present – it’s daring, this may be acceptable, or more likely Set beautifully in London, stay- modern writers in Hornby. universe. a perpendicular one. But what makes ing true to Hornby’s vision was key but the resulting sounds are surprisingly good “About a Boy” work is that it stays on to directors Chris and Paul Weitz By Laila Derakhshanian of Lenny Kravitz’s classic done track with Nick Hornby’s novel; not by (“American Pie”). Daily Titan Staff Writer by No Chaser’s from Indiana complete story line, but by the emotion After Chris Weitz read the book on University; “Fields Of Gold,” and dialogue that Hornby uses. vacation, he fell in love with it. Weird Al Yankovich has noth- done by University of Virginia ‘s Will (Hugh Grant) is a 38-year-old “It was just so immensely charming ing on Best of College A Cappella Academical Village People; and Londoner whose take on life is TV, and fascinating,” he said. (BOCA) 2002. “Rhythm Nation,” performed by designer clothes, CDs, women and the Unlike “High Fidelity,” which was Though the lyrics have all been Washington University’s Mosaic occasional spliff. He is a man who has Americanized and shifted overseas to recycled and lack the authentic cre- Whispers. never worked a day is his life (unless Chicago, “About a Boy” uses what ativity of Yankovich, the album But by far the most fabulous song you consider self-satisfying volunteer Hornby had all along: true London harbors ambitious vocals that jaun- on BOCA 2002, re-mastered by the work gone awry, work), because his culture. tily recreate an era of music, that Clef Hangers from the University father wrote a very popular Christmas The difference is the humor. Staying included larger than life hair and of North Carolina, is their rendi- song. He lives off the royalties and put in London makes the humor origi- moon walking exhibitionist while tion of “Father Figure” originally prides himself by not wanting anything nal to the book stand out in what is true also covering present day indepen- done by George Michael. Soloist, remotely socially expectable. English dry wit. dent women and men. Brendan Ernst proves his musical In an attempt to meet single moth- The performances were all brilliant The compilation of music ineptitude with every note sprung ers, Will runs into 12-year-old Marcus and true. Veteran Grant (“Notting includes covers from The Bangles, forth from his voice box. Ernst (Nicholas Hoult), the son of single 60s Hill”) played Will with his usual charm Sting, Vertical Horizon, Michael could perhaps rewrite musical his- dweller Fiona (Toni Collette). and pushed away his usual nervous- Jackson, Destiny’s Child, Dido and tory and sway any George Michael Eventually, Marcus finds out about ness. Fiona Apple as well as various fan into believing that Ernst cat- Will’s deceit and the two form an odd The most refreshing performance courtesy of universal studios others. apulted “Father Figure” into it’s bond. Will ends up being Goofus to was by Hoult. A familiar face on the Grant (center) and Hoult (far left) played father and son to get the girl. The likeness to most of the origi- present day acclaim. Marcus’ Gallant. BBC, he has appeared in eight BBC nal performers is uncanny. Shades, Another group that offers a chal- a group from Claremont College lenge to the original comes from re-did “Damn I Wish I Was Your Stanford University’s Everyday Lover,” first done by Sophie B. People. They are a conglomeration “Sol” rises from the underground Hawkins. Shade’s rendition of the of four lyricists that have a tempo song does not sway from Hawkins similar to Arrested Development boundaries for one beat. The only but much more spunky. Everyday nCAMPUS: Titan Internet Radio’s Friday show for interviews that will give the show or shirts, courtesy of the show. difference that almost goes unno- People, the only band on the album credibility. Hours of hard work and planning go ticed is the musical accompaniment to really display any kind of cre- keep the beats rolling and listeners satisfied “I contact their publicist or their man- into the show and the opportunity to cre- to the lead consists of ahhhhh’s ative input, did a remix of “Billie ager and I’ll tell them we’re a college ate without restrictions is something they and do do do do, that seem overly Jean” and “No Diggity,” that makes By Ricardo Sanchez, Jr. Slowly transforming into its current radio show out of Cal State Fullerton all enjoy. synthesized, rather than sharp beats legs jangle and Blackstreet contem- Daily Titan Staff Writer status, the “Sol of Hip Hop” started from and I tell them who we’ve interviewed “We don’t get paid for this, you know, from the drums and strumming rifts plate a new career. a flyer on campus asking for students in the past and that we’re a fan of their and we play what we want to play,” off of a guitar. The BOCA series has released who want to create a radio show for the A distinct sound resonates from the particular artist and if they are feeling us, Daigle said. “It’s cool, you don’t have Most of the vocals spring through new college a capella talent annual- relatively new TIR. Now, it has grown lower confines of Library South from 4 then show us love.” someone telling you, ‘Oh you have to the airwaves with a playfulness and ly since it began in 1995. I haven’t into one of the most listened shows on to 7 p.m. on Friday afternoons. The responses are usually positive, play this.’” humor, perhaps because of the songs heard anything previous to this the school’s radio Internet airwaves. As Cal State Fullerton begins to wind and it’s very seldom they are turned “It’s fun. That’s the only reason I do chosen to replicate: “Walk Like An record but considering the lively But things began slowly in November down for the weekend, classic beats and down especially since they are now well this,” Cooney said, admitting he meets Egyptian,”done by University of and amusing nature that intertwines 2000 because they were rookies to the remixed music tracks bounce off the respected throughout the underground people who try to test him on his knowl- California Los Angeles Awaken; humor with competence, BOCA game of radio show production. walls of the underground station that hip-hop scene. edge of hip hop and then criticize him “I Belong To You,” a remake has spawned a new believer in me. houses Titan Internet Radio. “It was rough because we had to get Those artists who do make it down to for listening to all types of music. He This is when the “Sol of Hip Hop,” an acclimated to the equipment here at TIR, the station, like Slum Village— which is, however, not looking for a job in this Internet radio show, begins to shine. and we had to get our name known,” Buddhabong said was their most listened industry. Here, hip-hop mainstays like DJ said Goodly, who goes by Nate G. as the to show— do not mind the smallness of “I run into people on the street and Quick, Rahzel and Brand Nubian have show’s co-host. “The respect had to be the studio and appreciate the exposure. they run their mouth,” he said, claiming been featured in interviews, along with earned — it wasn’t given.” “They understand because it’s broad- that most think mainstream hip hop is many upstart DJs and spoken word art- The show found sponsorship by casted worldwide. We archive our big- garbage. “Just because you’re under- ists looking for exposure. Mixwell clothing and links to its Web gest acts so if someone misses the show ground doesn’t make you good, and The “Sol of Hip Hop” pays its respects site, www.solofhiphop.com, can be found on Friday they can catch it another time,” just because you’re commercial doesn’t to everyone, from legendary artists to on other sites pertaining to prominent rap Buddhabong said. make you bad.” the unknowns. It expresses the voice groups and producers such as Gangstarr, DJ Naga (Nagashima) and The Earl Most of the “love” the show receives of the underground culture and yells Pete Rock and GIPC. (Daigle) provide most of the remixes and comes from surrounding cities, through out another overall theme — “Support Promoting for different hip-hop clubs freestyle beats while Buddhabong also their connections with other college radio College Radio!” in the Los Angeles area, they have made contributes to the sound. shows in the southland, and especially That’s the message senior advertising many connections in the music world. Daigle, a DJ since 1990, mans the the East Coast including Canada, where major Patrick Buddhabong wants to get Other guests on the show have been the portion of the show titled “Soul Stacks,” one fan called in and won a prize for out and the show he co-created along Beat Junkies from Power 106. where he plays the old records sampled guessing the sample of the week. with fellow CSUF students Tim Cooney, Goodly, who is a graduate student by today’s hip hop chart toppers. During But Goodly hopes the campus will Nathan Goodly, Matt Daigle and Eric in public affairs, co-produces the show sample of the week, a caller guesses begin to recognize the shows accom- Nagashima – and is beginning to give with Buddhabong and usually reaches which artist sampled the song on a spe- plishments. people a reason to do so. out to the artists in hopes to book them cific record and wins CDs, concert tickets “I want them to know us because Thursday, May 16, 2002

Baseball Just leave well enough Briefs nNFL: There may be David Fischer's leadoff homer talks of a team coming high off the scoreboard in the top of the 11th made a winner of to L.A. but the city is Jordan DeJong and helped No. doing fine without one 17 Cal State Fullerton to a 2-1 win over 19th-ranked USC in a By Odeen Domingo nonconference game at Dedeaux Special to the Titan Field Wednesday night. Fullerton, which has won five Pop quiz hotshot – Choose the team of its past six, improved to 35-17 that does not belong: overall, while the Trojans dipped a) Los Angeles Lakers to 30-20. Fullerton took the sea- b) Los Angeles Galaxy son series from USC, winning c) Los Angeles Chargers two of three games. The victory d) Los Angeles Sparks also extended the Titans' streak to e) Los Angeles Avengers 83 consecutive wins when they f) Los Angeles Clippers took a lead into the ninth inning. If you chose “d” or “f,” you’re prob- That streak appeared in jeop- ably right. But the real answer is “c) Los ardy after Titan closer Chad Angeles Chargers.” And if you didn’t Cordero blew his second save know that, you probably shouldn’t be in as many games in the ninth. reading this section of the paper. Travis McAndrews led off with Once again, there have been talks a single to left field, moved to about bringing an NFL team back to second on a sac bunt by Kris Cox Los Angeles. The city has approved a and later scored the Trojans' first redevelopment project that could include – and tying – run on Michael building a football stadium downtown Moon's two-out chopper through near the Staples Center, operated by bil- the right side. But Fischer bailed lionaire Philip Anschutz. Coincidentally NFL needs Los Angeles more than Los and St. Louis, Los Angeles is not crying the Chargers either. The city has wasted built in downtown Los Angeles, won’t be out Cordero and the Titans when or not, the San Diego Chargers agreed Angeles needs the NFL. for an NFL team. Either because it is just $25.3 million buying unsold tickets, ready until at least 2007. Developing new he launched his third homer in as to a five-year contract in the same week Although Downtown Los Angeles fine with the arena football Avengers or, thanks to a 1997 deal with the team roadways and the surrounding area will many games off losing pitcher that will move its practice facility in needs some major redevelopment, the unlike the other cities where a Sunday who has just six victories in the past two take time. The depleted facilities of the Cory Campos (4-2). 2003 to a sports complex, being built by city, in all its Hollywood glory, is just game is the only option to tipping cows seasons. Some San Diego natives have Coliseum and the Rose Bowl aren’t fit to DeJong, who allowed a hit and Anschutz, at Cal State Dominguez Hills. not an NFL city that needs a football or dating your sister, there are more enter- even vowed to become Raider fans if the host an NFL team for three-plus seasons struck out three in the 10th and Many people consider the moves as the stadium. tainment options. Chargers move to the big city 90 minutes in a league full of hi-tech, luxury-suite- 11th innings, improved to a team- first steps to relocating the Chargers to The league sees a huge market to If anything, the Oakland Raiders away. San Diego also is enduring a laden stadiums. But a possible lawsuit best 10-3. It looked earlier like Los Angeles. Anschutz, who built the sap money from and the city sees a still own “Dodgertown.” There’s not a controversy over a downtown baseball by Los Angeles County may prevent a Wes Littleton, the Titans' ace who Staples Center and owns the Kings and wasted Sunday. At one point, Southern chance fans would switch allegiances stadium being built for the Padres, which downtown stadium. normally starts Friday games, was the Galaxy, heads a group striving to California housed two teams (with the to a team from the naval base down is two years behind schedule. The city is Los Angeles’ redevelopment plan on track for his 10th win. Littleton bring professional football back to the help of Orange County); the Raiders in south – they’ll be too busy scaring little reluctant to replace Qualcomm Stadium, would divert property taxes away from was the Titans' starter Wednesday town of tinsel and already has met with the Coliseum and the Rams in Anaheim, children. CBS receives big ratings when one of the oldest in the NFL, with a new general county funds. Officials argue that since the Titans have a bye this NFL executives. The league encour- and it couldn’t even keep either of them. they show Raiders’ games in the Los stadium for the Chargers. The Chargers’ the county would be illegally denied of weekend. He was scheduled to ages a team relocating to Los Angeles The Rams bolted to St. Louis and became Angeles area. The station will broadcast contract with San Diego has a clause that $278 million over 45 years. throw only four or five innings, rather than building an expansion team a powerhouse and the Raiders, who relo- at least 12 Oakland games next season. If allows owner Alex Spanos to look for a If they relocate to L.A., the San Diego but his efficiency earned him to avoid being the talent debacle that cated to Los Angeles twice, still couldn’t the Chargers relocate, CBS will have to new city in 2004. Chargers will make the biggest mis- extra frames. The righthander is Major League Baseball, where there take the chance to stay because of half- show its games instead and possibly lose But if Spanos moves the team as soon take since George Lucas created Jar Jar threw eight scoreless innings, are four teams too many and players empty stands at home games. a big audience. as 2004, where are they going to play? Binks. allowing five hits, and was in line who shouldn’t be at that level. But the Unlike Baltimore, Cleveland, Houston San Diego isn’t doing much to keep A new stadium, let alone one being Keep the Chargers, San Diego. Los to win before the blown save. Fullerton, will resume play next Tuesday, when UCLA visits Goodwin Field for the Titans' final regular season home game. http://dailytitan.fullerton.edu – Information courtesy of read daily titan sports online... CSUF Athletic Media Relations

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