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www.dailytitan.comTHE DWEEKAILY OF MAY 22 – 25, 2006TITANVolume 82, Issue 54 INTROSPECT SPORTS Prayer and religion: An With 1-0 win Sunday, Titans examination of worship, faith baseball clinches playoff spot Page 18 Page 13 Grad Devoted to Speakers God’s Call Settle on Christen Nguyen Topics says God called her to a life of service. One keynote speaker A trip to Vietnam, will stress friendships, continuing education her homeland that she fled as a child, By Cristina Rodriguez Daily Titan Staff Writer spurred her to consider a Community and sacrifice are religious vocation. two core concepts that Cal State Fullerton commencement speak- Phil Gordon/Daily Titan ers Bill Campbell and Rueben FAITH AND EDUCATION: By Julie Anne Ines Martinez look forward to discuss- Sister Christen Nguyen tells of Daily Titan Staff Writer ing. how her parents escaped Vietnam Campbell, Orange County and came to America. Supervisor, plans to address three topics. “My sons told me to keep it wenty-six-year-old nor calls attention to the unem- short. I will probably discuss con- Christen Nguyen sits bellished piece of jewelry. Only tinuing education, giving back to on a chair in the Titan when asked about it does she take the community and the impor- Student Union, her the ring off her finger with little tance of friendships,” he said. hands grasping a bot- ceremony to reveal the message “Those are my key points in dis- Ttled Starbucks Frappuccino. As inscribed on the inside of the cussing how to have a successful her hand moves to twist the cap band: Jesus Christ Crucified. life.” back on after taking a sip, there Nguyen is not married or Success is nothing new to the is a noticeable sparkle on her left engaged. supervisor, who was first elect- hand ring finger: a simple, narrow She is a nun. She received the ed to the office of the Third silver band. ring from a fellow “classmate” District in January of 2003, which Some young women her age of hers who took her vows at the includes Anaheim, Brea, Irvine, would giggle shyly when asked same time. Orange, Tustin, Villa Park, and about a ring on that hand, on that She is not required to wear Yorba Linda. finger, remembering the boyfriend the ring. She just wears it to “By virtue of serving on the or fiance who gave it to them as remind herself that she is “not board I attend quite a number of a promise of undying devotion, available anymore” as she makes meetings and social gatherings,” or the husband who gave it to her way across campus – past he said. them as a commitment to a life couples holding hands or past fli- Campbell recently welcomed together. President Bush during his recent Nguyen – a CSUF junior psy- trip to Orange County. chology major – neither giggles SEE NGUYEN= PAGE 5 Campbell is a California native and received his bachelorʼs degree Phil Gordon/Daily Titan in electrical engineering from Loyola Marymont University. WARMING UP TO YOGA Boys & Girls Club Has Bikram yoga master Joe Vogt practices yoga manuevers in a room heated to 105 degrees in Downtown Fullerton. He believes improved stress management is a benefit Big Ideas for Its Home SEE SPEAKERS = PAGE 3 of regular yoga execise. See full story on Page 6. If all goes to plan, club’s will be approximately 25,000 facilities will be rebuilt at square feet. The club will be getting Great Park’s Future Comes into View a site near current location $2.5 million for the sale of its current site but still needs to raise With groundbreakings In January the board of direc- By Dominic Kingdamo another $2.5 million to fund the tors selected the Ken Smith Daily Titan Staff Writer new structure. planned for the summer, Landscape Architecture design “Weʼll be launching a develop- disputed land takes shape team. The world-renowned New ment campaign on July 1, and York-based firm, headed by Big plans are in the making for weʼre working on getting a few By Sara Havlena architect Ken Smith, has several the Placentia-Yorba Linda Boys sponsors in addition to hopefully Daily Titan Staff Writer famous designs, including the & Girls Club. If things go accord- getting help from the commu- East Pines Master Plan in New ingly, the land the current facility nity,” Chappell said. York, and Third Street Light Rail resides on will be sold to a private The Boys & Girls Club organi- After the closing of the El Project in San Francisco, accord- contractor and a new, state-of-the- zation has been helping to serve Toro Marine Corps Air Station, ing to the Great Parkʼs Web site. art facility will be built less than a disadvantaged youth throughout Orange County residents have Development of the parkʼs mile away by December 2007. the United States for the past 100 been battling over what to do design, borders, monuments, The current club is at the cor- years. with the 4,700 acres of land. roads and look are underway. ner of Crowther and Bradford “From our humble beginnings The Orange County Central The plan should be ready over avenues. The new location is set more than a century ago, this Park and Nature Preserve the summer, and a final presen- to be just a few blocks north at great movement has guided mil- Initiative was passed on March tation of the plan in November, Kraemer Memorial Park, which lions of young people and trans- 5, 2002, which meant the land Irvina Kanarek/Daily Titan Burgess said. sits at the corner of Chapman and forming countless lives,” said Jim would be zoned for a park, not Burgess said tentative ground Bradford avenues. Caufield, senior vice-president of an airport. CONSTRUCTION: Cones and signs divert traffic on a street near breaking ceremonies are set for “The current building has been Boys & Girls Clubs of America An online auction was held and the Great Park. Roads are being widened to accomodate future guests. this summer, with construction there since 1962, and while it was in a press release. “Boys & Girls the land was eventually purchased beginning in the fall following a good location at the time, there Clubs are, and must continue to by a residential and community give the city of Irvine 1,300 acres tors went through an international the city of Irvineʼs approval of now are lots of commercial build- be, one of the most unique and developer, Lennar Communities, for a park and the rest could competition to select a designer Lennarʼs development plans. But ings in the area,” said Nathan effective systems of informal for $649.5 million, according to be developed for residential and for the park. The board wanted construction to widen the roads Chappell, chief professional offi- guidance ever devised.” the Orange County Great Parkʼs commercial uses. That, of course, to have the community involved leading into the park has already cer of the club. “The new location The current Placentia-Yorba Web site. is a much greater financial deal in picking the winner. The board begun. would have lots of green space for Linda facility offers tutoring Lennar owns 3,700 acres, and than developing the whole thing encouraged residents and organi- The key features of Smithʼs kids to run around in.” services, batting cages, arts and the government kept 1,000 acres as a park, said Marsha Burgess, zations to pitch ideas and held an design include a canyon with a The current building is approx- crafts, a drama stage, a climbing for permanent open space. Part manager of public affairs for the online poll in which the public imately 17,000 square feet, of the purchase agreement states Orange County Great Park. viewed and voted on the designs, Chappell said, and the new build- that the buyer of the base would The Great Park board of direc- Burgess said. SEE GREAT PARK = PAGE 8 ing, which will cost $5 million, SEE CLUB = PAGE 5

SPORTS OPINION INSIDE WEATHER ATHLETIC SUPPORTERS PROPOSITION 82 MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY Students donʼt make up much Supporters and studies havenʼt of the baseball teamʼs fan base made a case for raising taxes Showers Mostly Sunny Mostly Sunny Sunny PAGE 13 PAGE 22 High: 69 Low: 56 High: 77 Low: 61 High: 78 Low: 62 High: 76 Low: 61 2 WEEK OF MAY 22 – 25, 2006 NEWS [email protected]

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WORLD ON CAMPUS Hamas, Fatah Tensions Rise THIS WEEK: Final Examinations! GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip – Palestinian police thwarted an attack Sunday on a security commander – the second ally of MONDAY: Free sandwiches and President Mahmoud Abbas targeted in two days – as the rivalry goodies at the peanut butter study between his moderate Fatah Party and the Hamas militant group jam at the TSU Pub at midnight. threatened to explode. Abbas called on both sides to do everything possible to avoid violence and said he would open talks with Hamas later this MONDAY THRU FRIDAY: week to end the dangerous power struggle. 24 hour study night at the Titan Iraqi Leader Vows Security Student Union.

BAGHDAD, Iraq – Iraqʼs new prime minister promised SATURDAY AND SUNDAY: Sunday to use “maximum force” if necessary to end the brutal Commencement celebrating the insurgent and sectarian violence wracking the country, while a scholastic success of graduating suicide bomber killed more than a dozen people at a restaurant in downtown Baghdad. students. CSUF proudly presents Although he focused on the need to end bloodshed, Nouri al- the graduating class of 2006. Visit Maliki also had to address unfinished political negotiations at a www.fullerton.edu for additional Cabinet meeting on the governmentʼs first full day in office. information.

NATION OFF CAMPUS Mayor Nagin Stresses Unity NEW ORLEANS – Newly re-elected Mayor Ray Nagin MONDAY: Hardcore band, the immediately began trying to mend ties with political opponents Equinox Tour featuring Trapt and crucial leaders on Sunday as he looked ahead to another with Shinedown and Halestorm four years to oversee reconstruction of this major American performs at the House of Blues city. “Weʼre going to bring this city together. Itʼs my intention to in Anaheim at 7:30 p.m. Tickets reach out to every segment of this community,” Nagin said a Kevin Rogers/Daily Titan are between $22.50 and $25. Visit day after defeating Lt. Gov. Mitch Landrieu. “This is our shot. www.hob.com://venues/clubve- This is our time.” FLYING ON THE EDGE Wingwalker Margaret Stivers holds the American Flag as she walks along a biplane in nues/anaheim/ for additional infor- Congressman Investigated flight at the Planes of Fame Airshow at the Chino Airport on Saturday. Her sport mation. preserves the flying circus tradtions of the 20th century. ALEXANDRIA, Va. – A congressman under investigation WEDNESDAY: Madonna per- for bribery was caught on videotape accepting $100,000 in $100 bills from an FBI informant whose conversations with forms at the Forum at 8 p.m. the lawmaker also were recorded, according to a court docu- Tickets are between $55 and $350. ment released Sunday. Agents later found the cash hidden in For tickets, call (714) 740-2000 his freezer. or go online at www.ticketmaster. At one audiotaped meeting, Rep. William Jefferson, D-La., chuckles about writing in code to keep secret what the govern- com. ment contends was his corrupt role in getting his children a cut of a communications companyʼs deal for work in Africa. SATURDAY: “The Shadow Box.” A Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award-winning play by Michael LOCAL Christofer that tells the stories of ‘Da Vinci’ a Hit at Box Office three families who take up resi- dence at a West Coast hospice to LOS ANGELES – Moviegoers gave their blessing to the “The Da Vinci Code” over the weekend, spending an estimated spend their final days with a loved $77 million to see the Tom Hanks religious thriller. one. Phillips Hall Theatre in Santa While the film didnʼt set a domestic box office record, it was Ana. Tickets: $10 adults, $8 stu- the largest weekend opening of the year so far and became the dents and seniors, $6 for children second largest worldwide release after “Star Wars: Episode III.” It garnered some $224 million worldwide, according to Sony 12 and under. Pictures. The film also was the best domestic opening for both Hanks If you would like to submit an and director Ron Howard. event to Out nʼ About please Reports compiled from The Associated Press e-mail [email protected] DAILY TITAN EDITORIAL Executive Editor Nicole M. Smith Managing Editor Kim Orr Production Manager Danielle Torricelli News Editor Jordan Mastagni Asst. News Editor Bryan Barnett Asst. News Editor Cindy Tullues Sports Editor Laurens Ong Asst. Sports Editor Christen DʼAlessdanro Asst. Sports Editor Jamie Cardenas Entertainment Editor Dianika Abbott Opinion Editor Philip Fuller Photo Editor Erika Lara Photo Editor Christina House Copy Editor Matt Ballinger Copy Editor Laura Peltakian Internet Editor Grant Paulis Adviser Tom Clanin Main Line (714) 278-3373 Editorial Fax (714) 278-4473 News Line (714) 278-4415 E-mail: [email protected] ADVERTISING Director of Advertising Can Sengezer Classified Manager Emily Alford Ad Production Manager Keith Hansen Ad Production Designer Dan Herchek Ad Production Designer Andy Marsh National Sales Executive Jackie Kimmel Entertainment Account Executive Amber Dillon Account Executive Derrick Salatnay Account Executive Rich Boyd Account Executive Lesley Wu Account Executive Sarah Oak Account Executive Beth Stirnaman Account Executive Rachel Clarke Project Director Leanne Saita Ad Webmaster Dan Beam Distribution Santana Ramos Business Manager/Adviser Robert Sage Main Line (714) 278-3373 Advertising Fax (714) 278-2702 Advertising (714) 278-4411 E-mail: [email protected]

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Copyright ©2006 Daily Titan [email protected] NEWS WEEK OF MAY 22 – 25, 2006 3 Historic Marketing Campaigns on View If Students Flake, Classic signs, posters fessor at CSUF who has worked in the advertising field for over other advertisements on 25 years, said consumers today Aid Is at Stake display in Pollak Library are much more sophisticated than they were in the past. Most meet requirements, gone beyond the unit cap for a By Joey T. English “When you look at old ads you but for some, financial aid particular degree, which is 150 For the Daily Titan can see just how sophisticated percent of the minimum number consumers have become,” Love flow can be cut off of units required, they are no lon- said. “Advertisers in turn have had ger able to benefit from financial to become more sophisticated.” By Nicole Donahue assistance, she said. The current art exhibit in Cal Love said the exhibit is an For the Daily Titan But if they graduate and choose State Fullertonʼs Pollak Library, excellent reminder of the impact to pursue a different degree, they “Designed to Sell,” features mar- advertising has on American soci- can re-apply for aid towards their keting devices and creative pre- ety and culture. he threat of failing a new educational path, she said. sentations of American advertisers “The average American is sub- class is upsetting in “Most of our work in the office from the 19th century to present Images Provided by Veronica Chiang jected to around 3,000 messages a itself, but failing and is spent helping students achieve time. MARKETING OF OLD: Classic advertising campaigns are on day,” she said. “America is a very losing financial aid financial aid, and only some The display, located in both display in the Pollak Library through July 19. commercially driven society.” can be absolutely dev- is spent helping students with the west and east wings of the Andy Warhol, who gained fame Tastating. Students who are receiv- Satisfactory Academic Progress,” libraryʼs Atrium Gallery, consists as an American painter and con- ing financial aid at Cal State McCracken said when asked if of old enamel metal signs, movie and different technologies used look strong.” tributor to the pop art era, referred Fullerton have some expectations many students fall into this pre- posters, lobby cards, campaign by advertisers at different times,” Chiang said she intention- to art in advertising as art for the in order to keep the monetary dicament. material and other various adver- Chiang said. “The older graphics ally displayed some advertise- masses, Love said. support of their grants and loans. During the fall and spring tising paraphernalia from compa- used to be more wordy, but now ments that modern society would Visitors have left comments and With the acceptance of finan- semesters of 2004 and 2005, nies such as Camel, Coca-Cola image is more dominant.” consider inappropriate. In a late suggestions in two guest books at cial aid through the university, 87.2 percent of the students who and Kodak. Mikela Oropeza, anthropol- 19th century Harperʼs Magazine, both wings of the gallery. One students are also essentially sign- received financial aid met the “I went around for many months ogy student at CSUF and retail Chiang said she enlarged an adver- of those comments describes the ing a contract to make Satisfactory SAP requirements. But still 487 to collect from different sources, coordinator in the OC Weeklyʼs tisement titled, “A Scrapbook for exhibit as “a blast from the past Academic Progress (SAP), which termination notifications were things to present for this exhibit advertising department, said she ʻHomely Womenʼ Only,” to show and todayʼs history in the mak- is defined in the handouts and the mailed during the fall semester, that I think will benefit many viewed the exhibit and imme- viewers a gender bias in past mar- ing.” Another reads, “Down with Financial Aid Web site. and 1,576 mailed in the spring, students,” said Veronica Chiang, diately noticed the way women keting techniques. consumerism!” The requirements are based on according to documents released director and curator of the exhibi- were portrayed. The ad states: “We dedicate this Some visitors wrote dissatis- qualitative and quantitative mea- by Financial Aid. tion, which began on April 3 and “The men look directly out from collection of toilet secrets not to fied notes, one calling the mate- sures set by federal financial aid Sean Slusser, of Academic runs until July 19. the poster or up towards an object, the pretty women … but to the rials “old junk probably from regulations. These conditions are Advisement, mainly advises Chiang said most of the collec- while women are shown with plainer sisterhood, to those who my grandmotherʼs attic,” Chiang crucial yet one of the most mis- students on the topic of general tion comes from private sources, helpless expressions and always look in the glass and are not satis- said. understood aspects of financial education, but will occasionally but the library holds its own small looking up towards the man or fied with what they see.” Visitors should study the art assistance, according to the Web provide some assistance to stu- archive of movie posters and cam- away from him,” Oropeza said “You donʼt get away with things and analyze the different sublimi- site. dents who have been placed on paign material included in the dis- of one of the galleryʼs old movie like that today,” Chiang said. “It nal messages aimed at influencing If a student earns less than 90 academic probation. The avail- play. posters. “Itʼs kind of propaganda, would be totally politically incor- consumer purchasing, she said. percent of their attempted units ability of tutors provided by the “This gallery shows the differ- showing that women should be rect.” “Thereʼs a lot of things if you read or fails to obtain a degree in University Learning Center is a ent concepts, different approaches docile and weak so that males can Gail Love, communications pro- into the labels.” what CSUF allots as a reasonable tool he tends to offer in situations amount of time, their financial where a student is struggling. award is at stake. “When you see students on SPEAKERS tant in my His vision “Any meaningful act you Director of Financial Aid probation, they arenʼt the ones FROM PAGE 1 life. I love to turned into a do day in and day out, which Deborah McCracken, knows the coming in regularly for academic be around lit- reality with requires commitment, I call suc- penalties by heart. When finan- advisement,” Slusser said. erature.” L i b r e r i a cess,” he said. cial aid recipients drop below 90 “Itʼs often a surprise to them, Martinez, Martinez. Martinez plans to give some percent, they are put on a warning and they werenʼt even aware of He also has a masterʼs degree 66, grew up M a r t i n e z of his speech in Spanish and status, she said. how they were doing academi- in business administration from in Miami, has expanded to emphasize the importance of “This is the only notification cally.” Harvard Business School. Arizona. He his location sacrifice. we send by letter,” McCracken Eric Justus became familiar Campbell said his love for pol- moved to in Santa Ana “It takes generations of sac- said. “We regard it too important with the rigors of paying back itics and community began when California to a sec- rifice, of sweat and tears to get for e-mail.” student loans when he failed to he visited Washington, D.C. as a at 17 in Bill Rueben ond store in a family member to graduate,” Students can continue to accrue meet the financial aid require- young child. search of the Campbell Martinez Lynwood. he said. financial aid while under warn- ments. “When I first visited “ A m e r i c a n “I believe “I call graduation, liberty and ing, but for only one semester. Many times lenders begin to Washington, D.C., I fell in love dream.” Orange County Libreria founder when you freedom.” After that semester, their aca- collect payments six months [with it] and it made quite an Martinez Supervisor and owner give a book Despite only having a high demic status must return to the after the beneficiary can no lon- impression on me,” he said. “I became a to a child you school education, Martinez real- designated standards. ger claim status as a student, as knew I wanted to give back to barber and in give them the izes the importance of education, As for students who earn less was the case for Justus. But he my community.” 1993 accom- world.” he which is evident in his family. than 70 percent, their awarded decided to implement his right to Rueben Martinez, owner and plished his dream by turning his said. “With that in mind, anything Martinez, who raised his chil- financial aid eligibility is termi- appeal his eligibility termination. founder of Libreria Martinez: love for literature into a bloom- and everything is possible.” dren as a single parent, made nated and can only be acquired After meeting with his finan- Books & Art Gallery in Santa ing business. Martinez is currently working sacrifices so his children could again in the future if they re- cial aid adviser, he sent in a writ- Ana shares a love for giving “The bookstore was born in on a biography, a childrenʼs book attend college. qualify. ten appeal that explained circum- back to his community. the barbershop,” he said. called “Born in the Corn,” as “All three of my children fin- As McCracken recited the con- stances beyond his control caus- Martinez has been an advo- “I was always loaning books well as another book called “The ished college,” he said. “Now ditions students must meet to be ing him to not meet the standards cate in the Latino community out.” Importance of Literature in The my grandchildren are discussing taken off warning status or to re- his student loan and university for years, promoting education Martinez still has the same Latino Community Throughout college.” qualify for financial aid. required. and literacy while attempting to barberʼs seat, which has now the United States.” Martinez will address gradu- Students need to attempt a min- Many options and resources are make a difference. been converted into an office. Martinez describes graduation ates during the first ceremony imum of six units and 100 percent available to those who are faced “Iʼve always been a firm The wall is full of awards and as a reunion of unions, referring on Saturday, May 27, while of those units must be completed, with the threat of a financial aid believer in literacy,” he said. honors that have been bestowed to the uniting of generations of Campbell will speak Sunday, in addition to earning a cumula- warning status or possible termi- “Literature has been very impor- upon him over the years. family, friends and inspiration. May 28. tive 2.0 GPA, she said. nation, but it is their responsibil- In regards to students who have ity to utilize and apply them. 4 WEEK OF MAY 22 – 25, 2006 NEWS [email protected] Stripper Students: Nude by Night, Clothed in Class Some women choose to work as old with a major in criminal justice. She and someone is so much more valuable paid her way through college with the than that and should treat themselves as exotic dancers to fund their money she earned skillfully gripping such,” Carrico said. college educations slick strip club poles with her thighs and Carrico went on to suggest that there learning the trade of erotic dancing. are other options that can help make By Nicole Donahue Erotic dancing might not be the most college more affordable such as loans, For the Daily Titan common way to pay the tuition and rent scholarships, and even jobs in the res- and books. taurant industry where tips can bolster a But with a job that still maintains its paycheck. spray bottle of chemical dis- taboos, people have various opinions However, it can be tough to find a job infectant and a small white regarding its employees, whether or not that pays enough to cover the bills and towel sit at the base of a pol- the G-string caddied paychecks pay for will be flexible enough with work hours ished metal pole in the middle an accredited education. that students can focus on school. of a small stage. Alice Valdez, a Wells Fargo loan offi- Jadeʼs Fantasy Girls coworker, Heidi, AThe room is barely lit except for the cer, has helped finance a number of cli- was confronted with this problem. rotating red and blue lights; the sound of ents who earn their wages stripping. Heidi, who for privacy reasons chose their mechanics quietly hums and clicks “Most of the time theyʼre making an to use her stage name, came from a as the disc jockey switches to another average of $300 to $500 a day,” Valdez family that was struggling to make ends track in his black booth. said. “But itʼs hard to get out of a meet. Two men find empty seats near the business that provides so much money; She was 21 and trying to make it back and adjust their ties in sync. amounts that other jobs canʼt compare through culinary school with a full-time The blase look on their faces seems to.” job as a waitress. to be a popular expression among the Many times it is the late night and When her parents could no longer patrons, the only noticeable feature on weekend shifts at strip clubs that pull in support themselves or Heidiʼs young the barely visible silhouettes that dot the a large profit due to a higher attendance Photo Provided by Nicole Donahue siblings, she applied at Fantasy Girls and room. and a more expensive cover charge at began working as a stripper to keep her There is the sudden glow of a spotlight the door. IN THE BUSINESS OF SKIN: A crowd gathers at Club Ultraluxx in Los Angeles. family and education afloat. on the metallic pole and wall-mounted It is these shifts that exotic dancers Some women choose to strip to pay for a college education. Heidi graduated from culinary school speakers begin to pump out the sound joust for in order to receive a better sal- and is now financing a new home. She of an electronic drum kit, hitting notes ary. University, said a job in the strip club expensive and hard to afford, but I do still shows up to Jadeʼs Fantasy Girls reminiscent of a human heart beat, and But Michael Solorza, a student adviser industry can have a lasting effect. Carrico think there are consequences,” Mockett in her hot pink platforms, dedicated to a sample of a woman breathing rhythmi- at UC Irvine, pointed out that these late and her boyfriend, CSUF alumnus Adam said when asked if heʼd condone strip- the job that opened future doors, which cally. nights could cut into dancerʼs study time. Mockett, are involved in the Christian ping if the money was used for educa- could have otherwise been closed. The song is “Bloodsport” by the He recalled one womanʼs case. Church group at Rock Harbor in Costa tional purposes. Her former roommate, Justin Sullivan, Sneakerpimps. “It turned out she was working as an Mesa. Mockett and Carrico believe people expressed his support on her behalf. Jade, who for privacy reasons asked to exotic dancer and the hours were inter- They agree that their church would who put their bodies on exhibit for “Hard times call for hard choices,” be identified by her stage name, has been fering with her demanding school sched- frown upon a career in stripping, but strangers are in danger of possibly feel- Sullivan said. working the night shift at Fantasy Girls ule,” Solorza said. theyʼd hope the church would still offer ing less valuable and, if in a relationship, “Sometimes people need to make for the past four years while attending “She ended up having to take a few support and respect an individual regard- could make their partner feel less valu- choices theyʼd rather not make for the the University of Nevada, Reno. semesters off.” less of his or her choices. able too. sake of their well being and the well She graduated last semester at 22 years Johanna Carrico, a student at Biola “I understand that college is really “The human body is a beautiful thing, being of their family.” [email protected] NEWS WEEK OF MAY 22 – 25, 2006 5 NGUYEN the mother superior and telling her that CLUB “Some people are called to the marriage life, she was sorry that she could not join her FROM PAGE 1 order. FROM PAGE 1 She remembers dialing the number, to be a mother, some are called to be single, speaking with the mother superior, hang- ers for concerts or parties – to attend the ing up the phone and then realizing that wall and a gymnasium, Chappell two classes she is taking as a part-time and I’m called to be a nun.” she had not declined to join the order. She said. student. had accepted. “At the new location weʼll be But a nun on campus taking classes? Christen Nguyen Her hand had moved to call the mother offering all the same activities but That was a question many that CSUF stu- superior again and tell her she had made a with increased space,” he said. dents, such as Imelda Kiswaga had when Fullerton Student mistake, but something stopped her. “Weʼll have a bigger gymnasium. she came onto campus and saw a sister. “I know it sounds crazy, but I felt a tap The current one is about 6,000 “There were a lot of questions going on my shoulder telling me to do this…. square feet and the new one will through my head,” said Kiswaga, a sec- behind to be “re-educated” by the govern- to a Stanford youth medical program in Something was calling me,” she said. be closer to 10,000 square feet.” ond-year environmental studies graduate ment. When her family returned home, her junior year, then to UC Davis and UC Why she feels she should be a nun “is Lily Lorenzana, a Cal State student. “I wondered, what is she doing they made a second attempt to escape. Berkeley. a mystery.” Fullerton graduate, is the clubʼs here? What is she studying?” Her father made it that time, but her Education was always her top priority, “You know that feeling that deep down current director of operations and Kiswaga had seen sisters off campus in mother had been held back trying to care she said. Her heart was set on becoming a inside your heart you know that this is the has been working there for three religious settings, but she had never seen for Nguyen and her baby sister. He made doctor, and everything she had done up to right person that you want to marry, this is years. them wearing nun attire while doing things his way to America, and her mother was that point was leading her down that very the right place you want to be?… You just “I think itʼs been a long time in public. determined to join him and tried a third road. know it in your heart,” she said. coming,” said Lorenzana in But take away the ankle-length, navy time to escape from the country. But a phone call uncovered a different “Some people are called to the marriage regards to the development of blue dress that Nguyenʼs petite frame That time, they made it. path. life, to be a mother, some are called to be a new facility. “This building is almost gets lost in and replace it with It was her motherʼs persistence that led In the winter of her senior year of high single, and Iʼm called to be a nun.” really old. The kids deserve some- jeans and a T-shirt; take off the navy Nguyen to write a college admission essay school, Nguyen received a call from a She flew to Southern California just days thing newer, more facilities, better blue habit that her Neutrogena-commer- about her mother titled “The Strength of a sister in Southern California. Since she after accepting. She was 18 years old. equipment.” cial-ready face peers out from underneath Tiny Woman.” was very active in her church and had In addition to providing a newer and replace it with a head of sun-streaked But it was the devotion and sacrifices caught the attention of a nun who had then THE COMMITMENT facility for the community, the hair, and Nguyen is just a young woman that both her parents made that contributed brought her to the attention of a mother location is conveniently closer to who “was called,” as she says, to a life of to her becoming what she is today. superior – the head of a religious order, guyen is now just two years local schools and to the neighbor- religious service. After arriving in the United States, her which are groups that nuns are a part of. away from becoming a full- hoods where many of the children family lived in Pennsylvania for a year, She was invited to a religious retreat to fledged nun, a lengthy process live. THE CROSSING and then moved to Sacramento. Her father see if the religious life was for her, but she that takes nearly 10 years. She “Weʼre in a non-ideal location washed dishes during the day and attended said that she “didnʼt really feel anything.” lives in a convent in Santa Ana and weʼre surrounded by indus- guyen grew up in Northern classes at night. Her mother worked as a She was still set on becoming a doctor. She withN 17 other sisters. trial companies, factories, so itʼs California but clung to her manicurist. Even doing those jobs, her par- was going to UC Davis in the fall. She has been attending CSUF as a part- not very conducive to kids in the Vietnamese descent. ents were still able to save enough money With goals set and a destination in sight, time student since last spring and will community, so weʼre hoping the She vividly remembers to send her to private school; because she passed by the path that the mother return full time in the fall. new building at Kraemer Park will immigrating with her parents to Nguyen had a scholarship, nuns paid one- superior had offered. She is still the bright and capable stu- be able to open up to more popu- Nthe United States after fleeing Vietnam in half of the tuition fees, and her parents It was a summer trip to Vietnam that dent that she was when she was growing lation,” Lorenzana said. the ʼ80s as Vietnamese “boat people.” paid the other. made her re-examine whether her calling up. Her abnormal-psychology professor, While the club at Crowther She remembers her mother leading her She remembers her father driving her was really in a clinic or in a convent. Jinni Harrigan, said Nguyen is always Avenue has served the commu- out of their home under the cloak of night, to school in their yellow Datsun station Nguyen said the trip to Vietnam changed “very eager, very attentive and always ask- nity for the past 44 years, the new guiding her with one hand and holding her wagon while other children emerged from her because it allowed her to see how for- ing interesting questions” in class. facility will be able to provide the baby sister in the other. She remembers not shining BMWs and Mercedes-Benzes. She tunate she is. She recalls seeing children But during the last five years of the pro- same services to even more young being allowed to speak, then getting onto a remembers never being able to buy new begging for food in the streets. These same cess, Nguyen is considered a “real” nun, people in the area. boat packed with people. clothes. She remembers, however, that children would ask her to speak English as she took the vows of poverty, obedience “Depending on the season, we She remembers the darkness being dis- though her family was not rich and did not to them. and chastity in 2003. average about 100 kids per day pelled by a bright light, hearing shooting, have many possessions, they were “rich “Sometimes we take so many things for But poverty surrounded by the opulent here, but in the new building weʼd screaming and then splashing in the water in love.” granted here: our education, our opportuni- lifestyles in Orange County? Obedience be able to provide for about 300 around the boat. ties to succeed,” she said. when rebellion is encouraged? And most per day,” Chappell said. Her family had been caught then and THE CALLING The children should not have been beg- of all, chastity at age 26? In addition to changing locations had to serve time in concentration camps. ging for food; they should have been in “Even though Iʼm a nun, Iʼm still and constructing a new building, Her mother took her baby sister to the urtured by a strong fam- school, she said. human,” she said. “I do find other people the committee is in negotiations womenʼs camp and her father took her to ily, Nguyen excelled in school, “They are so small and innocent, and attractive; sometimes see boy and girl with the city to change the name the menʼs camp. first attending private Catholic they have to live like” that, she said. relationships – even married life – very of Walnut Avenue, which runs Nguyen recalls staying in a little house schools for her elementary and So Nguyen wanted to do something. But beautiful.” into the park, to Positive Place. packed with people, being let out for just junior high school years and what? “But when I think about it, I donʼt think The clubʼs address would then be 10 minutes a day and being fed “really bad thenN attending public Mira Loma High She didnʼt know at the time; all she I could leave my [calling] for that…. A lot 1 Positive Place. However, the food” consisting of cabbage and rice. School. knew was that she felt moved. She also of things can bring you happiness and fun, name change is not the main con- “If we were lucky, we got eggs,” she Throughout her educational career, she didnʼt know that she was now moving in a but not a lot of things can bring you peace cern at this point. said. maintained high grades while serving tire- different direction. and joy. The joy that I have and the peace I “Right now, the biggest chal- After a couple of weeks, she was let lessly in youth groups at her church. It was When she returned to the United States, have is lasting. I feel it will never go away lenge will be raising the $2.5 mil- out of the camp, but her father remained these high grades that got her accepted Nguyen had every intention of calling and nothing could take it away,” she said. lion,” Chappell said. 6 WEEK OF MAY 22 – 25, 2006 NEWS [email protected] Fullerton Studio kept at 105 degrees so Bikram yoga Many techniques and traditions – Vinyasa participants can stretch bodies, minds during 90-minute Flow, restorative, Yin, Dahn, others – make for a versitile exercise that anyone can do class with 26 postures and two breathing exercises By Alicia David By Dominic Kingdamo Daily Titan Staff Writer Daily Titan Staff Writer ooking to stay in shape nally for a hot yoga class.” and relieve stress at the A good class for beginners hy spend the sum- the impression that itʼs more than same time? is Hatha yoga, Schriever said. mer in an air con- just exercise. Yoga improves “The postures are very straight- ditioned room “The yoga is one part that I muscle tone, flexibil- forward.” when Bikram yoga want people to enjoy, of course, Y Lity, strength and stamina, and it Restorative yoga is great for W offers classes for but then I also wanted to create reduces stress and tension. Yoga older people or people with inju- participants who want to sweat a space that they were going to also boosts self esteem, improves ries, she said. out the toxins in their bodies feel like it was someplace special concentration and creativity, low- “Itʼs a stronger physical prac- in a sweltering 105-degree room for them be a member of and they ers fat, improves circulation, tice thatʼs meant to get a personʼs while contorting their bodies in could call their own,” Vogt said. stimulates the immune system body back to where itʼs supposed ways that defy the laws of phys- Fred Ouweleen, a Fullerton and creates sense of well being to be.” ics? resident, has been a member of and calm, according to yogasite. Yin yoga, which is good for Bikram yoga is a particular the studio for over a year and said com. all levels of students, is “long- style that was developed by it was exactly what he was look- With all the types of yoga held passive stretches that work Bikram Choudhury, an award- ing for. classes offered, it can be difficult in bringing energy into the con- winning yogi from India. “The results I get out of it are to figure out which nective tissue,” “I was drawn to it initially so tangible – from a health point class is the right Schriever said. because itʼs really demanding, of view, from a peace of mind one for a personʼs Dahn yoga is a itʼs really challenging, and youʼre point of view,” Ouweleen said. needs. “It’s a stronger style that is also pushed really hard – physical- “[I have] increased flexibility, “Vinyasa Flow physical practice good for students Phil Gordon/Daily Titan ly and mentally,” said Joe Vogt, and I think much more clearly.” is really good for that’s meant to get of all levels. owner and main instructor of YOGA MASTER: Bikram Yoga Ouweleen attends classes about O building strength, “Dahn is the Downtown Fullertonʼs Bikram master Jim Vogt believes that reg- three times a week, and it has stamina, flexibility a person’s body Korean word for yoga studio. ular sessions of yoga can improve become his primary source of and focus through back to where it’s energy,” Laurel Each Bikram yoga class – taught stress and weight loss. physical activity, replacing trips breath and pos- suposed to be.” Rudzik, instruc- by one of the eight instructors to the gym spent lifting weights. tures,” said Juli tor at Zen and Fit – lasts 90 minutes and consists “I highly recommend it,” Stockstill, owner Yoga in Brea said. of 26 postures and two breathing likely to pull or strain a muscle Ouweleen said. “Itʼs a chance to of the Yoga Room Janet Schriever “It combines exercises. when you do the yoga in a heated spend 90 minutes on yourself, in Anaheim Hills. breathing, stretch- “Most everybody can do them room.” and just with yourself. Itʼs not “The class is Yoga instructor ing and medita- pretty well even their first day, Besides the temperature of the just exercise but the mind-body usually 75 to 90 tion to feel and but that being said, theyʼre very room, Bikram yoga is unique in connection.” minutes long. The improve energy challenging even for advanced that classes are taught through Joanne Arboleda, a kinesiology first 15 minutes flow in the body,” practitioners,” Vogt said. verbal instructions. major at Cal State Fullerton, is starts with sun Rudzik said. But one of the most challeng- Advanced students go in the a volunteer intern at the studio. salutations – a series of yoga Dahn is a Korean form of yoga ing things about Bikram yoga front of the room and beginners Sheʼs been working there since postures – then more advanced that started more than 20 years isnʼt the postures, but the condi- go in the back so they can follow March and regularly attends yoga postures that include strength, ago and has been in the U.S. for tions the class takes place in. along visually, and the entire time classes. balance and flexibility. The class more than 15 years, Rudzik said. “Bikram yoga is done in a heat- the instructor gives verbal direc- “It makes me feel good about G ends with final relaxation, which “Some types of yoga are more ed room to warm your muscles tions and feedback. myself,” she said. is traditionally known as sava- strenuous on the joints of the and allow you to work deeper Vogtʼs studio has been in “Some of my aches and pains sana – a cool-down that involves body; however, this one isnʼt and and safer, as well as making you Fullerton for about 15 months, have gone away. I canʼt run or final stretches which are good itʼs good for students of all lev- sweat, a lot, flushing toxins from and itʼs flourishing. jog because it hurts me, but this for the lower back and mental els,” Rudzik said. your body,” according to the stu- “Weʼve had about 2,000 people has helped increase my muscle relaxation.” According to yogasite.com, dioʼs brochure. through the door thus far, and strength. You use muscles youʼve This class is good for beginners most books, videos and Web sites Vogt said people grow accus- of those 2,000 people weʼve got never used before.” and advanced students. focus on yoga postures, breathing tomed to the 105-degree room. about 415 members,” Vogt said. She enjoys it so much that she “Vinyasa Flow is a sweaty and meditation, but the tradition “Itʼs actually something that “We offer 26 classes every has even thought about becoming class,” said Janet Schriever, an of yoga also emphasizes love, your body acclimates to very week, three to five classes every a Bikram yoga instructor. Orange County yoga instructor. compassion, knowledge and right quickly. People learn to love day, and the class sizes vary any- “It makes me sad when I donʼt “The moving and breath- action as paths toward union. the heat. You sweat tons. Itʼs where from about 10 to 30 peo- go,” Arboleda said. ing moves heat in the body and No matter if a person is begin- a great purification,” Vogt said. ple.” More information on the muscles, allowing the muscles to ning, intermediate, advanced, “But itʼs really there to create a In addition to Bikram yoga Downtown Fullerton Bikram relax. This practice gives a per- injured or looking for peace of safer environment to do this deep being an intense physical work- yoga studio can be found online son heat internally, unlike Bikram mind, thereʼs a style of yoga to stretching, and youʼre much less out, visitors to the studio will get at, www.bikramyogaoc.com. A yoga which creates heat exter- try. [email protected] NEWS WEEK OF MAY 22 – 25, 2006 7 Campus 1st in State for Graduating Hispanics Teacher says ‘they should ulty members said this is a huge dents] do not have the path carved come from families that are very staff, EOPS officers and the pro- their concerns,” Porras said. accomplishment for Hispanic stu- out for them.... It is a tremendous limited economically,” Castro fessors,” Porras said. Aside from grades and tak- be applauded for their dents. challenge for students and admin- said. “Itʼs essential these students Reyes Fidalgo, Chicano ing advantage of opportunities endurance and courage’ “These students work extraor- istrators,” said Nancy Porras, pro- work while attending school. and Chicana Department chair, Fidalgo emphasized the impor- dinarily long hours while also fessor of Chicano and Chicana Work means food on the table, agrees that many students have tance of maintaining a good GPA. By Nohemy Martinez attending class and completing studies. monthly rent, medical attention … the resources available but donʼt “The other issue that bothers Daily Titan Staff Writer studies, making their graduation Students, for example, have to basic survival.” know how to use them. me, and I see it too often, is that an even more remarkable thing deal with the unfamiliar paper- The main obstacle, Porras said, “What I find most often is that many students are not aware of given the hardships set before work when enrolling into college, is the language barrier. students do not know the system the importance of GPA for any Cal State Fullerton ranks first them. They should be applauded Porras said. “Limited English prevents stu- well enough to use it to their future plans. They work many in the state and fourth in the for their endurance and courage,” She said other obstacles dents from graduating college,” advantage. It only takes one per- hours, have families to attend to, nation for the most undergradu- said Robert Castro, CSUF pro- Hispanic students face is helping she said. “What can overcome son – an instructor, staff mem- and take more courses per semes- ate degrees awarded to Hispanic fessor of Chicano and Chicana their families pay for living and that barrier? They have to study ber or whoever – to notice the ter than they should in order to students, according to this yearʼs studies. school expenses. harder … go to the writing cen- studentʼs capabilities and to open finish as soon as possible without Top 100 list issued by Hispanics Faculty members agree that the “The summers are not breaks ter,” Porras said. a dialogue that focuses on what thinking of the limitations that a Outlook in Higher Education. majority of Hispanic students face for them, they have to help the CSUF offers many programs the student would really like to low GPA may create for them in CSUF also ranks second in great adversities that affect not parents pay the family costs,” she that students donʼt take advantage become.... Then things start hap- the future,” Fidalgo said. the nation for the most commu- only their families but also the said. of, Porras said. pening,” Fildalgo said. Graduating does not guarantee nicationʼs degrees awarded to school administration. “Many of my students who are Being ranked No. 1 in the state Porras said faculty and staff being able to move forward and Hispanic students. Campus fac- “First-generation [Hispanic stu- first-generation Americans often also means “a lot of work from members offer students support up, Fidalgo said. even if theyʼre not one of their “I encourage students to par- students. ticipate in organizations and pro- “We proudly support our grams. There they may find out students.... A lot of times this about things such as scholarships includes sitting and listening to and internships,” Porras said. 8 WEEK OF MAY 22 – 25, 2006 NEWS [email protected] GREAT PARK Rival Computer FROM PAGE 1 Operating Systems terrace that transverses the park and ends at a lake, a botanical center and conservatory, an outdoor amphitheater, a runway military Create Love Affair memorial, a sports park and fields with a great lawn. Apple systems. The great lawn will offer hot air balloons Macintosh introduces “There are certain Web sites to view the park, themed gardens, fountains, new PC-friendly device, that wonʼt let you download hiking and biking trails, barbecue and picnic unites best of both worlds things, because you donʼt have areas, fishing, childrenʼs playgrounds and con- a Windows operating system,” cessions stands. Charney said. By Carla Boubes The sports park will have soccer fields, For the Daily Titan For example, MTVʼs Web tennis courts, baseball diamonds, an Olympic- site streams music videos in size pool and track and field facilities. RealPlayer and Windows Media In a public ceremony on March 3, Southern Player. California Edison pledged to donate 50,000 ac and PC have The Web site works in con- trees to the Great Park over the course of the finally called a junction with Microsoft and does next 10 years, according to the Web site. Irvina Kanarek/Daily Titan truce. After years not support Mac OS X. The runway memorial will honor the men YOU SHALL NOT PASS: Roads leading into the Great Park in Irvine are being widened. The of competing, Since the niche market for and women who served at El Toro with an El Cal State Fullerton Irvine Campus figures to be a part of the new park. M Apple is said to Macs is relatively small, com- Toro Museum. Pieces of the original runway release a new operating system pared to that of the PC, far less will detail various military campaigns and that would enable Mac users to viruses are created for the Apple explain dates and facts for visitors to under- will be part of it, Irvine Campus Director give us the opportunity for a vast recreational, run Windows XP. system. stand El Toroʼs place in history. George Giacumakis said. educational and commercial use.” Boot Camp, a dual-boot utility, However, now that the Mac Over a year after the purchase, Lennar is “I hope we are here as part of the commu- Giacumakis is not sure if the campus will works with Appleʼs new Intel- OS X will run Windows-based ready to begin developing the commercial and nity,” said Robert Flores, assistant coordinator stay in its current building or move elsewhere. based computers. programs, it runs the risk of being residential properties, and the city is ready to of Student Affairs on the Irvine campus. “It He will just be happy to have the Irvine cam- The new technology is the miss- more susceptible. begin developing the park, Burgess said. would offer more services to students so they pus is established as part of the final Great ing link between the Mac and the PC users usually are reluctant Part of the Lennar development will include could have a seamless flow between commu- Park. PC. Boot Camp will allow users to use Macs. Before the Mac an educational learning village – a little town nity and education.” All of the information, maps and design pre- to run the Windows XP operating introduced the Intel Core Duo, that focuses on education. There will be shops “I am excited by the idea that it will be big- sentations are available on the Orange County system on a Mac featuring the PCsʼ Intel Pentium was a faster and food, and hopefully Cal State Fullerton ger than Central Park,” Flores said. “It will Great Parkʼs Web site at www.ocgp.org. Intel-Core Duo processor. processor. “Itʼs in its beta stage,” said However, the new Intel-based Angie Dulay, Titan Tech Center Macs achieve a higher level of manager. power, according to Appleʼs Web Filipina Looks for Bone Marrow Match at CSUF “Thereʼs a rumor that with the site. new release of the Mac OS X, it “At first I thought Macs were for me,” Pechera said. “The chanc- She heard Pecheraʼs story from a tions specialist for public affairs and will include Boot Camp,” Dulay too difficult to use,” said Youthana With match, Christine es of me finding the same bone family friend. government relations, also assisted said. Hoang, a communications major. Pechera still has only 40 marrow match is like winning the Tevesʼ objective for the bone with the event. Cruz created a press “If that occurs Iʼd imagine “But after using them at school, I percent chance of survival lottery.” marrow drive was to increase the release for the bone marrow drive. more people would take advan- realized they are very convenient She said there are less than 30,000 awareness about donating bone She said that numerous media orga- tage of that.” and well organized.” By Mike Garcia people of Filipino descent in the marrow. nizations called her about the story. Users have the option of using Hoang is considering switch- For the Daily Titan National Marrow Donor Registry, “There are a lot of misconcep- “Everyone was interested in it Mac OS X or Windows XP. More ing from a PC to a Mac. He has a national registry of bone marrow tions out there about the registry because it was an important story to programs will be available for his eye on the new MacBook donors. and the bone marrow donation pro- get out,” Cruz said. Macs, as well. Pro, which features the Intel Core She said even if she is able to cess,” Teves said. “It is a simple She said several TV stations International business major Duo. Christine Pechera had six months find a donor, there is only a 40 process, which takes only about 7 taped interviews with Pechera and Cat Charney owns a Mac. While “Organization on the Mac to live. That was in 2002. She percent survival rate after the pro- to 10 minutes,” Teves said. aired them on their news stations. she loves her computer, she said makes it very easy to use after was diagnosed with lymphoma, had cedure. Anything could go wrong Teves said that there are 60 mil- “This story is about telling peo- the lack of software available has you get the hang of it and the chemotherapy and was bedridden during the two- to five-year recu- lion people registered with the ple of the National Bone Marrowʼs set her back. shortcuts,” Hoang said. “When for three months. The cancer went peration process. National Marrow Donor Registry Registryʼs dire need of donors, and “I had a problem in my ISDS you look at Windows PCs versus into remission but came back in “It is a emotionally exhausting and 3,000 people looking for a Christine is a prime example of the 265 class, because Access isnʼt Apple, the PC may appear to be December 2005. process,” Pechera said. “The uncer- match. But the numbers donʼt tell need,” Cruz said. available on a Mac,” Charney less expensive,” Dulay said. Then, doctors told her she had tainty is the hardest.” the whole story, she said. For more information about the said. “People donʼt take into consid- one year to live. Now the 34-year- Frances Teves, director of State Teves said minorities are unrep- donating process visit www.mar- Dulay said Macs has 3 to 5 eration features Apple computers old filmmaker is looking for a bone Advocacy for public affairs and resented and that for Pechera, who row.org, www.savechristine.com, percent of the market share and have built-in, some of the non- marrow match, possibly one at Cal government relations, coordinated is of Filipina descent, only 24,000 or contact the National Marrow Windows has the rest, meaning tangibles – ease of use, stable State Fullerton. a bone marrow drive at Cal State Filipinos are in the registry. Donor Program in Orange County more programs are written for operating system, less susceptible “Finding a match is the first step Fullerton last week. Mimi Ko Cruz, a communica- at (714) 800-1611. Windows than there are for the to virus attack.” [email protected] NEWS WEEK OF MAY 22 – 25, 2006 9 Study: Tobacco Ads Target Young Adults Evidence suggests industry models and activities, and then infiltrate both their physical and encourages 18- to 24-year- their social environments. olds to take up smoking Sheena Desai, a 21-year-old Cal State Fullerton communica- David Pardo/For the Daily Titan By Dena Hamedani tions major who doesnʼt smoke, For the Daily Titan said none of the tobacco indus- FELICIDADES tryʼs efforts can persuade her to Students wait in line before walking start smoking. on stage Saturday during the 18th Evidence from tobacco indus- “No, I donʼt smoke. I never try documents collected by the have because itʼs a disgusting Annual Chicano Latino Graduation American Journal of Public habit and itʼs unhealthy for you, Celebration. Cal State Fullerton is Health suggest that tobacco mar- for obvious reasons,” Desai said. ranked fifth nationally in awarding keting strategies are aimed young Not only is Desai a non-smoker, people. there are also no smokers among baccalaureate degrees to Hispanic Physician Pamela M. Ling and Desaiʼs circle of friends. students. Stanton A. Glantz, who holds a “I think that people who smoke doctorate degree, analyzed the have no self-control. I think the tobacco industryʼs strategies people you hang out with, peers, encouraging young adults ages along with the atmosphere you Children Paint Way to Creative Future at Event 18 to 24 to smoke. live in, have a bigger effect than Imagine Celebration at Ramirez said Ana really enjoyed There are currently more than advertisements, or marketing making a purse and Jose spent 40 million pages of previously strategies used,” she said. Grand Central Gallery most of his time dancing to the secret tobacco industry docu- Another one of the many doc- inspires creativity bandʼs music. ments available to the public. uments reviewed by Ling and “Itʼs really cool theyʼre doing After analyzing numerous doc- Glantz, explained how smoking By Lauren Padilla this for the community, it didnʼt uments to find out how and why evolves from a social means of Daily Titan Staff Writer cost me a dime too ... thatʼs the tobacco industry markets to connecting with peers in the teen- always nice,” Ramirez said. young adults, Ling and Glantz age years to become a habitual Brad Remoff, the owner of the drew three conclusions. response to stress or boredom in Pangea restaurant, across from First, the industry views the adulthood. Cooking lessons, landscape art, the gallery had booth selling hot- transition from smoking the “Yeah, I smoke socially. I think painting, purse making, ceramics dogs, drinks and cotton candy for first cigarette to becoming a itʼs gross to smoke heavily; it and much more were present at very reasonable prices. pack-a-day smoker as a series makes you smell all the time. Itʼs the free Imagination Celebration “We tried to keep things rea- of stages extending to age 25, sad that theyʼre dependant,” said on Saturday at the Cal State sonable for the visitors. Itʼs a and the industry has developed Jennifer Norton, a 24-year-old Fullerton sponsored event at the good cause, and we want people marketing strategies to encour- social smoker. Grand Central Gallery. to enjoy it,” he said. age initial experimentation, often Although smoking may help It was a non-stop day of explo- A green, fire-blowing dragon by teens, but also to carry new teenagers deal with peer pressure, ration for children, families and came to life in front of children smokers through each stage of smoking can serve both social interested parties of all ages. thanks to Extremo the Clown this process, Ling and Glantz and coping roles in adulthood. Alyssa Weins, the curatorial Lauren Padilla/Daily Titan (Scott Campbell). He traveled said in the American Journal for Smoking in adulthood repre- assistant at the gallery, helped from Seattle to help with the Public Health Forum on Youth sents the ties with the old days organize the event. CREATIVE: Extremo the Clown, also known as Scott Campbell, event. Smoking. and old friends as well as the She said the gallery partici- right, and Alyssa Weins are part of the Imagination Celebration. Campbell constructed a huge Second, industry marketers more mature way of relaxing. pated in the event in previous painting where children could encourage solidification of smok- Social smoking can later turn years but this year they chose to “We want to show kids and always fun, the kidsʼ faces light participate and add their own cre- ing habits and increases in ciga- into excessive smoking based sponsor the event. people that art can lead to all sorts up when they see their final cre- ative touch. rette consumption by focusing on the marketing strategies the The gallery wanted to orches- of jobs,” Weins said. ation,” Steiman said. “I love working with children on key transition periods when tobacco industry uses to analyze trate an event in which the com- Nicole Steiman, owner of the Drums and bongos could be and see their reactions to the young adults try new behaviors, stages of transition. munity could participate in free ArtBar in the Santa Ana Artists heard echoing through the festival. transformations the paintings such as entering a new work- “First of all, having a law events and workshops. Village, participated in the event The band Too Many Bongos from make,” Campbell said. place, school or the military, and that bans it makes people want Some of the workshops includ- by sponsoring her own tent where the Los Angeles Philharmonic Savio Alphonso, CSUF art especially by focusing on leisure it more. Ads may affect some ed landscape design, cooking les- children could make various bags Society played for the children graduate student, walked around and social activities, Ling and people. I think the ads that are put sons with professional chefs, paint and art projects. She said she and often asked them to join in by admiring the celebration. Glantz said in the review. out saying donʼt do it influence demonstrations, graphic design wanted to help show kids how singing and dancing. “I wanted to come because I Third, tobacco companies study people to do it more because itʼs explorations, window fashion fun it is to create their own proj- Albert Ramirez, a Santa Ana figured it would be a nice day young adultsʼ attitudes, social kind of like, ʻYeah, you canʼt tell demonstrations and sound design ects. resident, brought his two chil- outside, and I thought I would groups, values, aspirations, role me what to do,ʼ ” Norton said. workshops. “With hands-on activities itʼs dren Jose and Ana to the festival. enjoy the arts,” Alphonso said. 18 WEEK OF MAY 22-25, 2006 INTROSPECT [email protected]

religion and prayer Buddhist religion on the rise in Southland

Photos by Kevin Rogers: (Top) The Hsi Lai Temple in Hacienda Heights stays faithful to the traditional architecture of ancient monaster- ies. (Middle, left) the temple is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day to all visitors who want to pray, meditate, roam the grounds or even eat. (Bottom, left) there are various Buddha statues within the temple gates. (Right) a Buddhist monk stands in the main courtyard of the temple in front of the Bodhisattva Hall, where the five great bodhisatt- vas sit. Each represents the exemplary Bodhi spirit the Bodhisattva uses in helping sentient beings. [email protected] INTROSPECT WEEK OF MAY 22-25, 2006 19 religion and prayer Buddhist religion on the rise in Southland

By Jickie Torres grounds,” Harada said. “It doesnʼt exclude any- enlightenment,” Harada said. “Our form is very Daily Titan Staff Writer one, it doesnʼt require that you live a specific oriented toward everyday life, whether youʼre manner or that you adopt any kind of beliefs or a doctor or lawyer or teacher. We donʼt try to doctrine.” retreat from society; we look for messages in He also says that itʼs been easier for everyday life.” The Orange County Buddhist Church in Buddhism to spread in the West in the last few One of the messages about everyday life in Anaheim has had a long history of change. decades. America is the current war in Iraq. Itʼs origins date back to 1920 when Howakai, “Because of the work of people like the “Political upheaval and tragedy in life have or religious meetings, occurred in the homes Dalai Lama, people are becoming more aware occurred throughout the 2,500-year history of of Orange Countyʼs Japanese immigrants. By and exposed to Buddhism, and they have inter- Buddhism,” Harada said. “Man has always 1931, a Sunday school had moved from a pri- est and curiosity about it,” Harada said. faced problems and suffering, but the fact is vate home in Huntington Beach to a Japanese The church now has a growing group of non- that Buddhists donʼt condone war.” language school building in what is now Japanese members. This doesnʼt mean there isnʼt political diver- Fountain Valley, according to the churchʼs bro- Bill Moore, a member of the church who is sity in the church. chure. also on its Web committee, thinks that this is a “In our congregation we have both Eventually a building was constructed to result of positive experience and a willingness Republicans and Democrats,” Harada said. “So house the growing congregation. to learn. they might have different viewpoints, but itʼs In 1942, the church, then almost entirely not like ʻall Buddhists have to feel ʻthisʼ or ʻall Japanese, was growing nicely into its commu- Buddhists have to think this way.ʼ There is no nity, when it was rocked with the news that the “I think its just a sort of dogma that mandates it. But, based on American government was evacuating all peo- my study of the teachings, we try to promote ple of Japanese descent into internment camps matter of time that it non-violence.” designed to head off any threat to U.S. national There are other ways the church has modern- security. The Orange County sangha, or assem- ized itself. bly, was cast out to the Poston Relocation will become a major In addition to a weekly show on KXLA, a Center in Arizona. public access TV channel, the church plans to It took four years for the church to reopen its update its offerings into the digital world with doors. Once people returned from the intern- religion here and I its digital media center. ment camps, the church was temporarily used “One thing we want to do is Buddhist pod- as a hostel for families trying to resettle into casting,” Harada said. “Itʼll be Buddhist lec- permanent homes. would love to ... see tures or talks that you can download on the After about six years spent in Stanton, the Internet and put on your iPod.” Orange County Buddhist Church finally broke what it looks like.” “Or Buddhist books on tape, so a person ground on its current location in Anaheim in who commutes to work can listen to a book on 1964. Since then, its membership has grown Buddhism,” he said. “So, of course you didnʼt from its original few dozen families in the Rev. Marvin Harada have that 2,000 years ago, but thatʼs an adapta- 1930s to its now 900-plus congregation. tion to modern society.” The church is a Shin Buddhist church that Despite all these changes and adaptations, falls under the Mahayana tradition of the faith. “Thereʼs a growing population of non- there are many ways the church maintains and Simply put, it is the more liberal of the two Japanese members, and they really embrace honors its Buddhist traditions and its Japanese divisions of Buddhism, Theravada being the the meditation service and Buddhist education roots. more conservative sect. classes,” Moore said. “The feedback I receive, The Hanamatsuri festival is one of them. Members of the Theravada branch stick is that a lot of the non-Japanese discovered us Here, the pupils of the churchʼs many cultural very closely to the precise words, forms and through the Web site and their own personal programs will flaunt their achievements and practices of Buddha, whereas the Shins, like seeking. They find us very open and family- wares. The Aikido, Kendo and Nihon Buyo other Mahayanas, like to interpret the sutras, oriented ... so they feel very comfortable. We clubs will display their work in the discipline of or religious texts, and follow the spirit of the donʼt have any drives for membership; itʼs just martial arts and dance. The cloth-dyeing group, Buddhaʼs teachings. word of mouth.” the ikebana flower-arranging club and the bon- His basic conventions were simple. Betty Furumoto has been with the church sai students will offer examples of their crafts. According to Buddhist teachings, one must since it moved to Anaheim in 1965. She said Harada said he hopes the church will con- seek truth about universal life through medita- the fact that the church is bilingual, holding tinue its trend of growth and prosperity. tion to reach a state of enlightenment. The faith services in Japanese and English, makes it dif- “I think itʼs just a matter of time that it will stresses the ideas of impermanence, interde- ferent. become a major religion here, and I would love pendency and change as a positive force. Once “We are very welcoming and I think that to be around to see what it looks like,” Harada enlightened, one will truly understand the flux makes people feel comfortable,” Furumoto said. “I donʼt know if itʼs going to be that you of the universe and as most generally agree, said. “We also have an assistant minister have a Buddhist temple every few blocks or end the cycle of re-incarnation and reach nir- here named John Turner, and I think the non- what form it will look like, but I really think vana. Japanese that come here seeking information that some point in the future Buddhism will be Rev. Marvin Harada has been with the can really relate to him, and heʼs so good.” a major, major religion here.” church for 19 years. He attributes its popularity Thereʼs also something to be said for the way For now, the church is focusing on how to the churches open-door policy and inclusive the church has adapted to a modernizing world. Buddhism has a major impact in its community. nature. “The monastic form of Buddhism would But, Harada said, the ministers and church “I think that itʼs a universal message, that retreat from society. They looked at the secu- leaders are discussing the churchʼs expansion it has something to say to people of all back- lar world as a bad influence on the path to yet again.

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GOSPELBy Kristi Allen Daily Titan Staff Writer

The Good News Gospel Choir is hardly singular teaching students piano, singing, improvising David Jones, a soloist in the choir. said.

in its beliefs. and song styling, and helping arrange scores. He Throughout the year, the choir presents various

The multi-denominational choir features up to has done consulting work for musical groups and musicals and concerts designed to reach out to the

50 singers from all walks of life. The group per- soloists and brought together a 100-voice gospel community. The choirʼs main purpose is to wor-

forms most weekends at churches, fundraisers, choir from two churches in Corona and Eastside ship, but participants join for various reasons.

festivals and community events. Theyʼve released Christian Church in Fullerton. “Some would say rehearsals are midweek wor-

two albums called “Unspeakable Joy” and “Light a The Good News Gospel Choir is made up of ship experiences, not to be missed,” Joy Snyder

Candle.” men and women of all ages. Participants must be said. “Others would say the support of, and fellow-

“I see myself as a catalyst who uses the medium able to sing, but solo experience and the ability to ship with other members is highly valued.”

of music to spread joy to others, “ Chris Coogan, read music arenʼt requirements to join. To learn more about the Good News Gospel

the choirʼs founder, said. “We sing classical hymn arrangements, a cappel- Choir visit www.cooganmusic.com/goodnews.

Coogan has had a wide range of experience la pieces, gospel and contemporary arrangements,” 20 WEEK OF MAY 22-25, 2006 INTROSPECT [email protected]

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Photo by Songha Lee: John Hirano, a minister at Mystical United Spiritualist Church, performs a spiritual and physical energy healing to Tim Becker during their fellowship gathering after service, Sunday evening.

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By Julie Anne Ines ernativeDaily Titan Staff Writer

SPIRITUALISM SCIENTOLOGY WOMENʼS SPIRITUALITY altFor John Hirano, a minister at Mystical As a fairly new belief, Scientology has Ava, the priestess and founder of United Spiritualist Church, Spiritualism is drawn negative attention and questions the Goddess Temple of Orange County not just a religion. about its validity as a religious practice. in Irvine, calls all the other religions “Itʼs a way of life, of living, of connect- However, Marie Murillo, the direc- that exist today “sons” of the ancient ing with your spirit, of embracing the love tor of special affairs for the Church of nature-based religions that Womenʼs within and expressing that love,” he said. Scientology in Orange County, hopes to Spirituality has its roots in. This way of life, Hirano said, has its educate people about the churchʼs beliefs. The all-female congregation of the roots with a woman named Volupsa of the “Donʼt believe the first thing that you temple meets for weekly Sunday ser- Borian race who lived around 35,000 B.C. hear,” Murillo said. “Itʼs your responsibil- vices to celebrate, to heal, to learn, to With her gifts of clairvoyance, Volupsa was ity to yourself and to others to get your- recognize the presence of the Sacred able to save her tribe from an attack. self educated before coming to your own Feminine and to pray for Mother Earth. Today, mediums play a significant role conclusions and developing your reality.” Ava said the faith aims to address in the faith. They help congregation mem- Education plays a significant role for an imbalance in the world created by a bers connect with “the other side,” which is Scientology practitioners. At the church, patriarchal society. populated by spirit guides and loved ones people have access to parenting classes “Men are an essential part of the who have crossed over. and classes on how to improve their mar- world, but without a womanʼs influence Hirano, a medium himself, said that a riages among a variety of others. they are lost ... They donʼt know when common misconception about mediums is These classes, Murillo said, teach les- to stop,” Ava said. that they “connect with the devil,” but this sons that can make peopleʼs lives visibly And when they donʼt know when to is hardly the case. The universal presence, better. They also highlight the religionʼs stop, the results are war and poverty. which some faiths identify as God, is the belief that people create their own realities According to temple literature, “every source of his gifts. through the experiences they have had. phase of womanʼs life, from child to While there is no book in which all the The bedrock of the faith is its beliefs elder, is honored as essential to the bal- teachings are codified, Hirano often uses that man is basically good and is a spiri- ance and well-being of humanity and our the Bible in his sermons because of “the tual being. The practice of the faith varies Mother Earth.” amazing lessons inside it.” He also takes from person to person. Practitioners reach At the Goddess Temple, women donʼt teachings from Buddhism and the Quran. new levels of spiritual awareness as they just go to sit and listen. They are the Ultimately, the use of mediums and ser- advance in the faith. priestesses of their own lives, and they mons aim to teach people “to lead the best What defines the religion is the fact are guided by the divinity within them- kind of life [they] can on earth, to practice that practitioners donʼt have to believe the selves. qualities of compassion and kindness … to things they are told. They “are the sermon,” Ava said. give service wherever [they] can,” and that “You come to your own truths,” The Goddess Temple of Orange “love, like life, is stronger than death.” Murillo said. County is at 17905 Sky Park Circle, Mystical United Spiritualist Church The Church of Scientology, Orange Suite A, in Irvine. meets in the Learning Light Foundation County, is at 1451 Irvine Blvd. in Tustin. For more information, call (877) Auditorium at 1212 E. Lincoln Ave. in For more information, call (714) 544- N-TEMPLE, or go to www.goddess- Anaheim. For more information, call (714) 5491 or visit www.scientology-orange- templeoforangecounty.com for service 533-2311 or go to www.learninglight.org. county.org. information. [email protected] INTROSPECT WEEK OF MAY 22-25, 2006 21 religion and prayer religion and prayer

takingBy Christina Rodriguez “The Sunnis said that the “Khalifa” – Giacumakis said. sides Daily Titan Staff Writer the successor to Muhammad – should be “There are historical and theological elected while the Shiites said it should differences between the two,” he said. be a blood relative,” he said. “Theologically, Shiites said the Quran CSUF Professor of History and and its teachings could be followed alle- Speaking of the Sunni and Shiite Director of the El Toro Campus, George gorically rather than literally, the way faiths might conjure up images of Iraq, Giacumakis agreed. the Sunni followed it.” war and terrorism. “Historically, Shiites believed they Giacumakis said there is also an eth- But in truth, the faiths represent part were the closest to leadership after nic dispute between the faiths. of a people – Muslims – who have the death of Muhammad,” he said. “Shiites, who tend to live in Iran, grown to be misunderstood by not only “Muhammad had no sons and did not speak Farsi, while the rest of the Muslim Americans, but also people around the establish a dynasty.” population speaks Arabic. world. The Shiites eventually chose a fourth The conflict has a bloody and violent These two sects are part of a religion generation relative to Muhammad, past, but not everyone feels itʼs as preva- known as Islam. named Ali. lent as some make it seem. While believers of both sects share History Professor Touraj Daryae, said Rahma and Abdur Rahim Lutz of Ali was chosen for five main reasons. Arab World and Islamic Resources said “These ongoing tragedies are “First, he was one of the earliest Muslims actually donʼt acknowledge converts; second, he was Muhammadʼs the conflict. relative; third, he married Muhammadʼs “The vast majority of the worldʼs not actually motivated by doc- daughter, Fatima; fourth, he fought in Muslims donʼt consider the differences every war Muhammad fought in; and between Sunnis and Shiites as grounds lastly there is a Shiite tradition that for conflict, and in fact [believers] pray trinal or interpretive differences Muhammad, before his death, picked side-by-side in mosques without ever Ali to succeed him,” he said. asking each other about the issue,” they Rahma and Abdur Rahim After Muhammadʼs death Ali was said. “There is a very strong element in of faith” – chosen as Muhammadʼs successor. the core Islamic teachings that Muslims Ali and Fatima had two sons, Hasan are absolutely forbidden to kill each similar ideologies, the groups have been and Hussein, who were blood grandsons other.” in conflict for decades. of Muhammad, and therefore created a Rahma and Abdur Rahim said that Sunnis and Shiites share a history and “blood dynasty”. when acts of violence occur theyʼre the a conflict that dates back to the death of Daryaee said the conflict became direct result of ignorance. the Prophet Muhammad. political when Hussein was assassi- “Most of the violence we see in the The Prophet Muhammad founded the nated. world – and this applies to all peoples Islamic faith. After Muhammadʼs death, “There was this upset because of the – is sustained by passion, ignorance and there was a difference of opinion as idea of martyrdom,” he said. “Their desperation due to injustice or exploi- to who his successor should be, and leader had been martyred.” tation, mischievous behavior of the Photo by Songha Lee: A woman reads thus two unique sects of Islam were The conflict is also political because lower elements in society, or political formed and conflict was born said Cal one group has been the dominant politi- maneuvering fueled by greed or love of the Quran at the Islamic Society of Orange State Fullerton Comparative Religion cal force and theyʼre not willing to give power,” they said. “These are the real County in Garden Grove. Sunni women Professor George Saint-Laurent. up power, Daryaee said. elements that promote conflict. These The conflict that arose from the dif- Along with a political and religious ongoing tragedies are not actually moti- worship in a seperate room from the men, ference in beliefs between Sunnis and conflict, Sunnis and Shiites differ vated by doctrinal or interpretive differ- Shiites is political and religious. in the way they interpret the Quran, ences of faith.” on the second floor.

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PRAYERBy Lisa Maiorana Daily Titan Staff Writer

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JUDAISM: Over the past 1000 CATHOLICISM: Catholics believe SHINTO: Shinto was originally ISLAM: Islamic prayer is consid- years, Jerusalem has been considered the in many forms of prayer. The Liturgical formed out of Japan. ered formal. Before prayer, believers are center of the Jewish faith. prayer, which is also referred to as “Mass,” Followers believe there is not one to wash their face, arms, scalp and feet When Jews pray, they always pray is divided into two parts: the Bible and the god but many gods – Shinto translated with water, but dirt or sand may be used toward the east, facing Jerusalem as a token sacraments. means “the way of the gods.” as a substitute. of respect. On the West Coast, all syna- Believers also may practice a type of Practices of this belief include wash- To pray, believers face Kaaba, the gogues have an arc facing the eastern wall formal prayer called a devotional prayer by ing or “cleansing” the body and inside the house erected by Abraham and Ishmael so the congregation can face the east when using a rosary, praying towards the statue of mouth. and say “God is Great” in Arabic. They they pray. a saint or toward a picture of a deceased. Once this process is finished one must then must bow, prostrate and sit. The Second Jewish Book of Why, For beginners, reaching the state-of- pass through Tori, which are gateways During prayer, believers must stay in explains that when Jews recite their prayers being that is necessary to begin a devotional that separate the physical world from the meditation of the “All Mighty” and say in silence, God knows itʼs a service of the prayer, may take between 10 and 15 minutes. divine world. phrases such as “praise be to God” and heart. This state consists of letting the “mind calm Each shrine is specifically dedicated “Thanks be to God,” and continuously ask “I pray because it makes me feel better down.” to each god. The gods only acknowledge for forgiveness. Muslims generally pray and brings me closer to God,” said Sharlene “The purpose is to draw us closer to those who are faithful to them. five times a day, but the durations of the Kessler, a CSUF alumni who attends God,” Monsignor Tim Nichols of St. John In return for faith, the gods help guide prayer itself will last anywhere from three Temple Beth Tikvah in Fullerton. Vianney Catholic Church said. believers. to 10 minutes. [email protected] SPORTS WEEK OF MAY 22-25, 2006 13 Where SPORTS Does IN SHORT Bonds Softball Titans Take Early Stand? Exit in Regionals The Cal State Fullerton softball The Giant slugger finally team saw its 2006 season come to a premature end on Saturday after- tied Ruth, but is hounded noon in Californiaʼs Central Valley by rumors and innuendo as the Titans were eliminated from the NCAA Tournament by No. By eric sifuentes 10 Stanford, 4-2, after staving off For the Daily Titan elimination with a 6-2 win over Tulsa at the Bulldog Diamond. Fullertonʼs season ended with a 37-24 overall record and its fifth Itʼs not uncommon to hear the Big West Conference champion- name Barry Bonds and think of ship in the last seven years. two things, great and controversy. Stanfordʼs Laura Severson Whether it is chasing records, tossed 6 two-thirds shutout innings being misunderstood, steroid and the No. 10 Cardinal scored rumors, not being a team player or three times in the fourth inning whatever the media can find fault to break up a scoreless contest as with him, Bonds attracts attention they eliminated Cal State Fullerton to himself no matter what he does. from postseason play with a 4-2 As Bonds hit his 714th home victory on Saturday evening. run against the Oakland Athletics Stanford struck first against Saturday afternoon to tie Babe Ruth david pardo/For the Daily Titan Fullerton and Candice Baker (22- and is one dinger shy of becoming JUMP ON BOARD THE BANDWAGON: While attendance for Titan baseball games spike up all-around when it comes to postseason, such as 10) in the fourth, putting runners the all-time home run hitter for a the 2005 Super Regionals, the student body at CSUF seems to take the teamʼs success for granted by not showing up to games at Goodwin Field. on the corners with no outs for left-handed batter, many question Michelle Smith, who lined a shot his statistics and home run accom- to right field where Whitney Kroh plishments due to rumors of taking made a running catch, but it was steroids. Finding Support Among Their Fans enough to score speedy pinch-run- Bonds played in only 14 games ner Shoney Hixson from third for all of the 2005 season while recov- the 1-0 lead. ering from a serious knee surgery Despite winning teams, as No. 1 in the country by Baseball a commuter from south Orange slightly higher amount of fans as Tricia Aggabao added an RBI that got infected. America, they get relatively little County, thought of it in a different Fullerton, and their games are sold single two batters later and Anna Many believe he could not a lack of student interest support from the student body. way. out every time. Beardman followed with another recover from surgery because he hurts CSUF baseball This season, the baseball team “I know that the stadium is tiny “There is so much to do in sac fly to left field to make it 3-0. quit using steroids. The infec- has only averaged about 2,000 fans so driving out there and not know- Orange County that people prob- Maddy Coon capped the scoring tion was more serious than many By christen d’alessandro to their home games at Goodwin ing if Iʼm going to get a seat just ably have better things to do on with an RBI single to center in the believed it to be and just assumed Daily Titan Asst. Sports Editor Field. makes it not [as] appealing for Friday and Saturday nights,” seventh. it was because of steroids. It may sound like a lot, but CSUF me,” Wegner said. Roemer said. “The biggest crowd Fullerton broke up the shutout “Barry had a rare infection is the highest populated school That brings up a question, why I ever played in front of was in with two outs in the seventh as caused by the surgery that is among the CSUs at an enrollment does a school with a top baseball Tulane and there isnʼt anything to Crystal Vieyra got her first hit of very painful and this could have of just over 35,000. Not to men- program have such a small sta- do there so everyone goes to the the 2006 postseason, looping a happened to anyone,” said Rick Many would think if a highly tion the majority of the fans arenʼt dium? games.” pitch into left field to score pinch- Hatch, a specialist that Bonds saw populated and well-known college even CSUF students. Goodwin Field can only accom- Lack of options may be one rea- runner Molly Perez to make it 4-2. at USC. had a National Championship team Titan pitcher Wes Roemer said modate 3,500 people, while in son why schools like Tulane have Severson (9-0) then ended the Still in limited action in 2005, on board, it would generate a high the lack of support is because comparison to other big baseball so many more fans, but another game, inducing Amanda Kamekona Bonds hit five home runs in only fan base. However, this is most Fullerton is a commuter school. schools, like Rice University in answer would be that the Titans to fly out to centerfield. 42 at-bats. certainly not true for the No. 2 Cal Longtime fan and former president Texas and Tulane University in donʼt have a football team. Without Gollhardt led the Titan offense There is no doubt that Bonds State Fullerton baseball team. of the Titan Baseball Diamond New Orleans, have considerably a football team, the school doesnʼt with a 2-for-3 night at the plate has had a remarkable career but Back in 2004 the Titans won the Club Dick Yuhnke of Yorba Linda less enrollment but bigger stadi- generate much profit to help fund while Wheeler went 1-for-3 to fin- his numbers in 2006 speak for College World Series for the fourth agreed. ums. other sports, including the baseball ish her season on a four-game hit- themselves. time in the schoolʼs history. “Itʼs traditionally known as a No. 1 ranked Rice has only 4,785 facilities. ting streak and end the regionals Maybe Bonds is off the steroids Presumably, a National commuter school,” Yuhnke said students who attend the school Another good question would hitting 5-for-9 (.550) with four and cannot produce like he is used Championship would likely attract about why students donʼt come to while their stadium can hold 4,500, be where are all the student fans? extra base hits. to doing and has done for 20 years. more fans to their games in the games. which means that almost the entire Maybe the size of Goodwin Field Baker suffered the loss, allow- Maybe itʼs age, maybe he isnʼt years to follow. Yuhnke has been coming to the student body could attend a base- isnʼt the problem, because itʼs ing two earned runs on three hits making the same hard contact he During the past two seasons, games since the early ʻ90s and to ball game. while striking out four. has in years past with the one or however, it hasnʼt been the case. this day still shows up to every Another example is Tulane. It Coon finished the night a perfect 3-for-3 to lead all players. two pitches he gets in a game to Despite having a winning team, home game and many road games. currently enrolls 13,214 students SEE FANS = PAGE 17 hit. one that has been ranked as high Fullerton student Brody Wegner, while itʼs stadium can hold a Entering Saturdayʼs game against the Athletics, the 41-year Softball old was only hitting .226 with five home runs and 14 RBI. He is on It’s Miller Time For Titans in Sweep Van Boxmeer and pace to hit 26 home runs this year after averaging about 42 home runs Baker Honored per season in his career. Senior strikes out eight in good,” Turner said. His last shutout came April 4, Despite being swept the Still, Bonds is still a very dan- Over the weekend Turner also 2003 against Pacific. Mustangs battled the Titans in Cal State Fullerton juniors gerous hitter and is still pitched 1-0 complete game moved into second place all-time “The last time I had a complete every game over the weekend. Candice Baker and Ashley Van around and carefully just on repu- shutout against Cal Poly on the Titan career hit list with a game I gave out a two-out bomb in On Saturday, junior first base Boxmeer were each named to tation and everything he has done career total of 309. the bottom half of the ninth. I had man Brett Pill hit a home run to the NFCA All-West Region First in his career. By andy stowers Mustang starter Casey Fien flashbacks today,” Miller said. back junior starting pitcher Lauren Team as voted on by the regionʼs Bonds has 40 walks with 17 Daily Titan Staff Writer pitched an almost equally impress- In his first full season since Gagnier in a 3-1 win over the coaches, the National Fastpitch intentional walks in 35 games that ing game as well, nearly matching 2003, Miller had made the most Mustangs. Coaches Association announced he has played entering his 714th Miller pitch for pitch. of his time on the mound for the Gagnier allowed only one run in Wednesday. home run game. Bonds changes Fien pitched eight innings, only Titans. 6 and one-third innings pitched to Baker earns her second career the game when he hits and that is The No. 2 ranked Cal State giving up three hits and making the As the Sunday starter, he has get his 11th win of the season for all-region award as a utility player something no one can take away Fullerton Titans finished off the one mistake that Turner took over been a solidifying pitcher for much the Titans. after earning the same first-team from him. sweep of the Cal Poly San Luis the left field wall. of the season. On Friday, the Titans won by a honor as a sophomore in 2005. Still for the majority of fans, Obispo Mustangs Sunday after- Miller gave a little scare in the Another Titan All-American score of 6-4. Sophomore starting Van Boxmeer, who was named to Bonds is the ultimate personifica- noon on Senior Day before a crowd bottom half of the ninth inning. candidate, shortstop Blake Davis pitcher Wes Roemer nailed down the second team as a freshman at tion of todayʼs ʻme firstʼ profes- of 2,258 at Goodwin Field. his 10th win of the season as he New Mexico, earns her first all- sional athlete. In the final regular season home allowed four runs in 8 and one- region honor in a Titan uniform. Only a small minority would game for the seniors, two shined third inning pitched. Baker, who was also named likely concede that with Bonds, he the brightest in a game that just a Reliever Ryan Paul took the to the All-Big West Conference is what he is and with his greatness little over two hours to finish. mound for his first save opportu- First Team as a pitcher and util- doesnʼt always come with a smile. All-American candidate Justin nity for the Titans because closer ity player earlier this week, was Moments where Bonds shows Turner provided the only run of Vinnie Pestano is out with an arm Fullertonʼs ace in the circle, post- his human side seem far and few the game and Dustin Miller (10-1) injury. ing a 21-9 overall mark with a between, if you arenʼt spending threw a complete game five-hit Turner finished the game with 2.18 ERA and six shutouts. your time watching his television shutout to lift the Titans to at least three hits and an RBI. She led the Big West Conference show, Bonds on Bonds. a share of the Big West title and a With just one win next weekend, with 249 strikeouts and a .194 “He was the nicest guy and he trip to the playoffs. the Titans would give the Titans average against, while also rank- even signed a baseball for me even “Itʼs a good luxury to know we the Big West Conference title once ing third in innings (202.1), sec- though he did not have to and was are going to be in the playoffs,” again. ond in wins, and fourth in ERA. courteous,” said Norma Sifuentes, Titan Head Coach George Horton It would mark the 22nd time the She also played second base an orthopedic worker at USC. said. Titans won a Division One confer- and shortstop, hitting .208 with The same cannot be said for The No. 2 ranked Titans didnʼt ence championship since 1975. 35 runs scored (fourth in the con- Carlos Oliveras, whom Bonds need much offense to back up the “This is what I came back ference), five home runs and 16 posed a picture with, but refused stellar performance by Miller. for,” said Turner, commenting on RBI. to sign the Air Force servicemanʼs He tossed the complete game, returning for his senior year, “We She was also hit by a pitch 11 bounty when he caught Bondsʼ striking out eight and only giving compete to win, we show up every times - a total that ranked third in 713th home run. up five hits. day to go to Omaha. Such a good the league. The media has turned their “Everything was working well phil gordon/Daily Titan program made the choice easy.” Van Boxmeer, the Big West misconceptions into a weapon to today,” Miller said. “I knew it was DOMINANT: Dustin Millerʼs successful comeback in 2006 was capped The Titans take on USC in a Co-Field Player of the Year in vilify Bonds because most of the going to be a good game for me in by his eight strikeout, complete game five-hit shutout on Senior Day. non-conference match-up Tuesday 2006, finished the regular season time, they do not get the answers the second inning.” night and then head to Long Beach with a .314 average, 13 home and information they want out of The only run of the game came After he hit Mustang first baseman was 1-for-3 to extend his season State where they will wrap up the runs, and 41 RBI. Bonds. in the bottom half of the sixth Jimmy Van Ostrand on the back, high hitting streak to 21 games. regular season. She ranked among the leagueʼs “He is Barry Bonds. He does inning. Turner stepped up to the Horton took a trip to the mound. Van Ostrand finished 2-for-3 for The win improved the Titans top 10 offensive players in 10 dif- not need to give interviews and plate and took the first pitch over “Dustin wasnʼt going to let me the Mustangs. record to 39-13 overall and 15-3 ferent categories, including lead- be everybodyʼs buddy and make the left field fence. take him out,” Horton said, “I Titan catcher John Curtis was in conference while the Mustangs ing the league with 45 runs scored everyone happy,” said Jose Garcia, The home run was his fourth of asked him how he felt and he just the only other batter to record a hit dropped to 27-26 overall and 8-10 and tying for the top spot with her a Costco Wholesale Supervisor the season and was only his second smiled. I have the chills right now off Fien Sunday. in league. 13 home runs. ever at Goodwin Field in his Titan after seeing that performance.” Long Beach State beat UC Fridayʼs game against Long career. The complete game was the first Riverside 5-2 on the afternoon Beach State starts at 6:30 p.m. and Information provided by CSUF Sports Media Relations SEE BONDS= PAGE 17 “I didnʼt know it was going to of the season for Miller and only keeping the lead in the Big West will be available as a CSTV.com go out at first, [but] I knew I hit it the second of his career. for the Titans at three games. Web cast. www.Fullertontitans.com 14 WEEK OF MAY 22-25, 2006 SPORTS [email protected] A Quest for Legitimacy

The CSUF equestrian Braley felt the past year went well for the CSUF equestrian team team is looking to rally because it gained more members. more participation She added it is hard to get peo- ple to join because of the fact that By natalie murillo CSUF is a commuter school. Daily Titan Staff Writer Braley hopes the team will do better next year and hopes to have more activities set up besides going to shows. Since the team is a small group of people, they really get Two years ago, Cal State an opportunity to bond. They go Fullerton senior Laura Piper start- to dinner together and spend time ed an equestrian team on cam- together. pus. Now, one of the members of Braley would like for the team the team, Michelle Young, made to go to more events the upcom- it to the National Championships, ing year because she said itʼs a which took place in Philadelphia great learning experience for the two weeks ago. members of the team. Braley said “You needed someone to start she enjoys talking about horses all it, so I started it,” said Piper, a 23- the time. year-old kinesiology major. “I donʼt even think about it any- Piper said riding horses has more. I am constantly talking about always been a dream of hers. horses,” Braley said. “Thatʼs what I enjoy doing,” She trains horses for a living Piper said. and plans to continue teaching as She added she thinks the team a career. has made much progress in a short “Horses have a personality, photo provided by laura piper time. Piper said riding reminds her they get to know who you are, COMPETITIVE: Michelle Young is riding for the CSUF equestrian team. Young competed in the intermediate over fences class at the 2006 IHSA there are other things in life and itʼs Braley said. “Theyʼre not going to Nationals in Harrisburg, Penn. a love and a passion that “keeps stab you in the back like a person her sane.” would,” Braley said. Although Braley said she enjoys $35 to $45. by how they handle the horse,” Young, a liberal studies major, “An animal person would know, This year the team is hoping to competitions, she said the sport There are different classes such Braley said. you have [to have] a connection get more people on the equestrian can get expensive. The cost to as a jumping class and a flat class. “I was very pleased with the with the horse,” CSUF sophomore team and plan to get trainers for enter a show for two events, which “A jumping class is when there way all of the girls performed,” SEE TEAM = PAGE 16 Lizz Braley said. their horses. are called classes, can range from are fences and the person is judged Young said. Making Their Team More Than Just a Novelty Act Going into their second close, the Cal State Fullerton cheer coordinator of Student Life and co- “The toughest part was getting 14 the team, Sims said. main goal however. squad will look to prepare for next chair of the spirit committee said. schedules to mesh.” The squad participated in such “Being that weʼre not a compe- season the Titan cheer season. After a three round tryout pro- The team practiced two nights a events as Discoverfest, a student tition squad, we donʼt necessarily squad has big plans “They have proven to be a suc- cess, the squad was formed that week and performed at all men and affairs annual meeting, a golf tour- need the publicity, but the focus is cess and an excellent addition to September. womenʼs basketball home games. nament, and “Welcome to Cal State on getting people to come to more By amy robertson For the Daily Titan games,” said Carol May, the head The final group consisted of 14 The squad also participated in Fullerton” Day. athletics events,” May said. “[The coach of the squad. members, including two people other campus events where they May said Welcome to CSUF squadʼs] No. 1 goal is to promote Planning for the new spirit team designated to be Tuffy the mascot. were asked to make appearances. Day was a beneficial opportunity began in August 2005 as an idea of “Unlike most cheer squads, As word got out about the for the squad because it acted as an Vice President of Student Affairs this one was put together after the squadʼs existence, many depart- excellent recruitment opportunity. SEE CHEER = PAGE 16 With the semester coming to a Robert Palmer, said Andi Sims, school year had started,” May said, ments on campus began to utilize Self-promotion is not the squadʼs

16 WEEK OF MAY 22-25, 2006 SPORTS [email protected] CHEER menʼs and womenʼs basketball tines and “will be implementing present at games, Sims said there TEAM Anthem made the experience of FROM PAGE 14 games, however, there is a pos- stunting this year in as far as the is a definite home team advantage FROM PAGE 14 nationals wonderful for her. sibility that this coming year the entertainment nature of an athletic now. Young hopes more beginning squadʼs game attendance will game,” Sims said. Building a relationship will be riders will join the equestrian team branch out to include some vol- Now, basketball games will easier for the two this coming next year because the competitions and uphold Cal State Fullerton leyball and baseball games. include such dimensions as cheer year now that the cheer squad feels as the team grows, they will also require beginning riders as spirit and pride in being a Titan.” May said they wonʼt necessarily support, stunting, a halftime show has moved to the athletic depart- become really strong. Young also well. Piper hopes more people go Next seasonʼs squad has already cheer at baseball games, but they from the dance team, and a per- ments, as opposed to being under said she enjoyed going to nation- to zones, which is the competitions been chosen. will go for support and to help with formance of the universityʼs fight the supervision of the Dean of als. before nationals. After their second tryout in promotions, such as selling raffle song from the dance team and Students. “I was excited, it didnʼt hit me The members of the equestrian April, 16 made it on the final team, tickets. cheer squad. “With the squad moving into until I got there,” Young said. team seem hopeful that the team including five returning members Another change that will be tak- “Having all these aspects their second year, there is more She added riding in a big sta- will only get stronger at CSUF. and six first time freshmen. ing place is that the squad will be involved in one game adds to the room to branch out,” May said. dium, seeing the parade of teams, “It teaches you a lot about com- They will continue to cheer at adding a new aspect to their rou- entire game experience,” Sims She said now that the team is “in the color guard and the National mitment,” Young said. said. motion and everything is in place Steve DiTolla, the CSUF for next year,” there is the possibil- Associate Athletics Director of ity to get more involved in other Marketing, thinks the cheer squad events and to begin fundraising. has been a nice addition to sport- However, their main concern ing events. right now is summer plans. “[The cheer squad] has added a While athletic teams cannot nice atmosphere and feeling of col- practice during the summer due lege basketball,” DiTolla said. to NCAA regulations, the cheer Having the cheer squad pres- squad will plan on starting practic- ent at CSUF games, Sims said, es in early August and will attend helps the crowd feel more a part a cheer camp right before school of the game and has added student resumes. involvement. Being able to start training and The crowds at games were not team building early in the school the only ones to feel the difference year will hopefully prove to be an the cheer squad made. advantage for the team. “It has been terrific having “The squad is growing, and I [them] at our games,” menʼs bas- think that next year cheer will photo provided by carol may ketball Head Coach Bob Burton develop into an even stronger pro- photo provided by laura piper ENERGIZING THE CROWD: Members of the CSUF cheer squad said. gram,” said Jamie Kammerman, a SEE YOU AT THE SHOW: Lizz Braley is helping Michelle Young perform during halftime of a menʼs basketball game earlier this year. With the combination of the junior sociology major and return- with last minute details before entering the show ring for her class. dance team and the cheer squad ing squad member. [email protected] SPORTS WEEK OF MAY 22-25, 2006 17 FANS They said they would rather FROM PAGE 13 support college baseball than pro- BONDS fessional because college players FROM PAGE 13 arenʼt worried about the money and still play hard. never filled to capacity anyway. “We get to see future stars here,” Itʼs hard to imagine that with Bob Durazzo said. and fan. so many students at Fullerton, the Marilyn Durazzo said she thinks This has put a bad taste in the stadium rarely ever sells out. the team doesnʼt get many student mouth of the media but they will The majority of fans are mem- fans because the school doesnʼt follow him wherever he goes just bers of the community and family advertise enough. like the fans that watch him play. and friends of the players. There arenʼt usually signs or Fans will follow Bonds even if Bob and Marilyn Durazzo of announcements on campus to let they despise the man because he is La Habra have been coming to the the students know about upcom- chasing history. On the road, fans games for 12 years now. ing games or even that the team is boo him yet when he hits a home playing so well. run they cheer because they know If people knew that they could as baseball fans the importance of be part of such successful program, each home run hit. they may think twice about coming With all of these achievements out to a game or two. Bonds could go down as arguably “I donʼt think thereʼs any pro- the best player in major league his- motion for the team,” Marilyn tory but perhaps with a very big Durazzo said. asterisk next to his career accom- Yuhnke said the only students plishments. he ever sees at the games are the occasional fraternity. He said they only come to yell at the other team and donʼt really know much about matt petit/For the Daily Titan the baseball team. And now that RING OF HONOR: Former Major Leaguer Mike Harkey is among 38 former Titans whose name and jersey the stadium doesnʼt serve beer any- numbers are prominently displayed in the grandstands of Goodwin Field. more he said, fans come even less. Many people enjoyed watch- True Titan baseball fans wouldnʼt Whether it takes another nation- sports fans, when youʼre doing ing CSUF baseball games while let that stop them though, Yuhnke al title or through massive promo- well the fans will start coming,” sipping on a beer, but the school said. tion of the program, it remains to Wegner said. “When Fullerton recently changed the policy to Wegner thought that fans are be seen whether the Titan baseball makes it to playoffs or the College david pardo/For the Daily Titan accomodate the CSU system and fickle and always come out to team can play in front of a sold out World Series all of a sudden every- HIGH EXPECTATIONS: CSUF alcohol isnʼt sold at Goodwin Field jump on the bandwagon when a Goodwin Field on a regular basis, one will start wearing their Titan baseball has four national titles. anymore. team is playing well. “Itʼs the Southern California shirts and hats.” 10 WEEK MAY 22-25, 2006 NEWS [email protected] victory loss openings

(At right) CSUF marks the 30th anniversary of Edward Allawayʼs shooting ram- page in the Pollak Library. Allaway, who is serving a life sentence in a mental institution, (Above) In January, the shot nine people on

IN REVIEW sports world sees the July 12, 1976, kill- Pittsburgh Steelers win ing seven. the Super Bowl. (At right) (Below) Emeritus Titans baseball and softball Professor L. Jack teams have standout sea- Bradshaw dies sons. (Below) runners give Jan. 7 at 82. their all in the Los Angeles Marathon.

CSUFʼs Performing Arts Center and the Orange County Agricultural and Nikkei Heritage Museum open in the spring semester.

Cal State Fullerton students elect

show Heather Williams and Javier Gamboa president and politics vice president of Associated Students Inc. About 2,100 students voted, with (Above left) The Gay and Lesbian Club hosts its drag show fundraiser in the TSU Pavilion 54 percent choos- in April. (Above right) The Coachella Valley Music Festival in late April draws thousands of ing Williams and music fans, including Nicole Messerschmidt of Germany, to the desert for the two-day event. SPRING 2006: SEMESTER Gamboa. [email protected] NEWS WEEK OF MAY 22-25, 2006 11 immigration

Thousands of demonstrators take to the streets in April and May to pro- test immigration reforms. Students left their classes to march several times, and workers left their jobs on May 1 to rally in Los Angeles as part of the “day without immigrants” protest. The chant “si se puede,” or “yes, we can,” was a common thread at the rallies. Immigration- reform bills are being debated and voted on in Congress now. salaries Teachers, speech students and staffers rally for faculty raises and an Muslim groups protest at end to state UCI, where cartoons depict- budget cuts in ing the prophet Muhammad March. were shown during a debate.

A religious group known tribute

on campus for action Nighttime vigil its vociferous voice in the Quad proselytizing in April calls draws atten- Armenian groups attention to tion to its march in Los sexual assault message in the Angeles for recog- and its victims. Quad in May. nition of genocide.

22 WEEK OF MAY 22-25, 2006 OPINION [email protected] Public Preschool Class of 2006: The World is Waiting

By Jason Eichelberger of worrying about taking a certain providing financial security and to a dream, but an avenue to Unjustified Daily Titan Staff Writer teacher, passing a difficult class stability for a family are just some follow on the road to success. or buying overpriced textbooks. of the benefits that are poten- Whatever the profession or indus- Leaving these obstacles behind tially obtainable. However, there try, there are always extra steps By Michael Ocampo services and wealthier taxpayers. As May continues its inevi- will be undoubtedly and greatly is added scrutiny and pressure that can help those who stay per- For The Daily Titan But much of the RAND reportʼs table journey toward June, anoth- anticipated. to be successful because failure sistent and active in achieving a conclusions were extrapolated er school year is also marching Yet in myriad ways, the con- at the professional level can lead preferred occupation. Remaining from an earlier study on the effect toward its inevitable finale. For clusion of college is a symbolic to a life of hardship, struggle and determined and strong-willed dur- In less than a month, California of preschool on low-income, some, it has been an anticipated transition from the innocence unfulfilled expectations. ing the journey to reach predeter- voters will decide the fate of edu- minority youths in Chicago – not moment since the first day of of youth to the demands of real For those concerned about mined goals even after initial dis- cation for all of the stateʼs 4- middle-class kids in California. school in August. It is a time to world adulthood, a realization experiencing difficulties in this appointment, though difficult, is a year-olds. The crux of this lofty Thatʼs caused Princeton University rejoice and celebrate the end of that can be both intense and diffi- impending progression into the crucial way to ultimate success. decision lies in Proposition 82, the and the Brookings Institute the nine-month strain of home- cult for some. It professional 2. Never Become Complacent: universal-preschool initiative. If it to question the validity of the work, quizzes, tests, projects and will mark a new world, there Once the dream job is secured, is passed, California will provide RAND report. Further, the Pacific finals. However, for the class of experience for Graduates, welcome to are a couple it is a personal responsibility to education for all its preschoolers, Research Institute criticized the 2006, the end of this school year most graduates, the rest of your life. of basic keys stay passionate and indomitable with the stateʼs richest footing the RAND report directly for using will be different and will signify one in which to help ensure in the struggle to maintain it. The bill. unrepresentatively small sample much more than just the end of their very sur- success in this battle doesnʼt end once the moun- vival will hinge uncharted terri- taintop is reached; staying there If it is rejected, the state of sizes. academic pursuits. The class of Jason Eichelberger 2006 is moving on to far more upon the abil- tory: and setting the standard higher preschool education in California In fact, even the RAND Fullerton Student will remain the same. researchers acknowledged in a challenging and expansive pur- ity to create and 1. Persistence are the obstacles that many donʼt Since it gathered the some Los Angeles Times op-ed that the suits where the stakes are higher sustain an exis- is the Key: The realize before it is too late. It 600,000 signatures required to “benefits of universal preschool and the margin of error is more tence indepen- reality for many is important to understand that secure a position on the June 6 in the early grades are greatest minute than ever before. dent of assistance from outside graduates is that the coveted there will always be people try- ballot, Proposition 82 has sparked for the most disadvantaged chil- Graduates, welcome to the contribution. “dream job” that is so desired ing to achieve similar and higher intense debate over its intention dren.” But the most disadvantaged rest of your life. For many, com- The rewards of a success- may not be a viable option imme- levels of success, and employers and effectiveness. arenʼt the focus of Proposition 82. mencement exercises will consti- ful move into the professional diately after graduating. This can wont hesitate to provide these Critics of the initiative say it Proposition 82ʼs broad focus is all tute the first time in memory that realm of society are plentiful. The be a very difficult fact to endure people with opportunities at your may force some preschools to 4-year-olds across the socio-eco- the demands of academia will opportunity to succeed and pros- for some and can lead to feel- expense. close, and it wonʼt help the chil- nomic spectrum. no longer be placed upon them. per in a chosen field, the ability ings of failure and disenchant- Congratulations and good luck dren who need it most. But who If supportersʼ main selling point School will no longer be the cen- to earn a consistent and bounti- ment. However, it is vital to use class of 2006. The world is wait- can argue with its supporters? is that Proposition 82 will help ter of life. Gone will be the days ful income and the prospect of any initial setbacks not as an end ing for you. Proposition 82 is intended to help kids, why not just take RAND kids. But it doesnʼt just give kids Corp.ʼs suggestion and help the free preschool, its proponents con- kids who need it most? No One Wants to Share the Road With a Drunk tend that it will help reduce future More than 60 percent of chil- crime and poverty. dren are already enrolled in some Apparently voters agree. The sort of preschool, according to By Lori Martinez test. This usually takes some time vehicle is because alcohol affects driver. Sheʼs my best friend and universal-preschool initiative has the legislative analystʼs office of Daily Titan Staff Writer and allows for your blood alcohol your ability to think and act ratio- when we go out to clubs, we go gained a majority of support, California. level to lower. nally. together. according to a recent Field Poll. It seems that a better way for This is exactly what my ex- Hereʼs an idea: How about But at the same time, Iʼm not Perhaps Proposition 82 has supporters to reach their goal Last year, my then-boyfriend boyfriend requested. He refused everyone behaves responsibly. a big drinker. I donʼt necessarily such strong support because of its – of keeping those most likely was working rigorously to get the roadside and the Breathalyzer And when you know that you are like that sometimes the alcohol intention. No voter would deny to drop out in school and off the out of a DUI. He was leaving a test; he wanted a going to go doesnʼt sit well and I end up with streets – is to raise money for pro- urine test. out drinking, a major stomachache before I can a 4-year-old the chance to go to concert one evening after drink- People need to take preschool. grams that already focus on help- ing a couple of beers a few hours Unfortunately, find a desig- even feel a good buzz. So it is understandable ing disadvantaged kids, like the earlier. the police inter- responsibility for their nated driver. Therefore, I usually end up that few, if any, voters would federal governmentʼs Head Start After running a stop sign he preted that as actions and themselves. Not everyone as the designated driver when search out its shortcomings. program. was pulled over and arrested for being uncoopera- in the world I donʼt go out without my best Though supporters of Proposition It may seem unfair to lambaste driving under the influence. He tive and unruly Lori Martinez loves to drink. friend. 82 guarantee that preschool will Proposition 82ʼs supporters and complained about the police offi- and in the end it Fullerton Student Nor do they The main issue here isnʼt that bring less crime and poverty, they ignore its critics. But the burden cers and the lawyers, but he never just got him in want to share the law is unnecessary or police have yet to successfully prove it. of proof is on them. Supporters once took responsibility for his more trouble. the road with are overzealous. Supporters have produced stud- must justify amending such an ini- actions. I pointed out, of course, that if a swerving drunken driver. The issue is responsibility. ies showing that preschool equals tiative into the state constitution. Itʼs amazing that people con- he had not run the stop sign in the My best friend does not drink. People need to take responsibility safer streets and more taxable They must prove to voters that tinue to focus on how they can first place he would not be in this She was raised by an alcohol- for their actions and themselves. income. Proposition 82ʼs intentions are not get away with drinking and driv- predicament. ic mother and understands that Stop trying to push the blame Their most cited study is by only desired, but that the initia- ing rather than actually obeying The truth is that when you addiction runs in her family and on others or looking for the easy the RAND Corp. According to tive will in fact achieve those the law. act rationally and obey all traffic therefore vowed never to drink. way out. The law may seem ridic- the RAND report, for every state intentions. And without credible One Web site suggests not tak- laws there is less chance of get- She still loves to go out to clubs ulous but itʼs there nonetheless dollar invested in preschool, $2 evidence to back their claim, sup- ing a roadside sobriety test or ting pulled over at all. and go dancing. and itʼs time people grow up and to $4 dollars will be returned in porters are unjustified in asking a preliminary alcohol screening The reason why people are not Iʼm lucky. start acting like mature respon- terms of less crime, fewer social for universal preschool. breath test, but insisting on a urine allowed to drink and then drive a I have a built in designated sible adults. 24 WEEK OF MAY 22-25, 2006 OPINION [email protected] TITAN EDITORIAL Immigration Talk Barely Effective Providing insight, analysis and perspective since 1960 By Nohemy Martinez to see the similarities between the some of them were caught, some of are performing are the ones many Daily Titan Staff Writer characters and issues in the epi- the attacks could have been prevent- Americans refuse to even apply sode and the situation currently ed. Or how about the most obvious for. Although Bush did not specify PAT ON THE BACK being encountered. The bear can be truth of all: the fact that the terror- the types of jobs Americans do not compared to the Sept. 11 terrorists, ists comfortably traveled in and out want, he did mention that those jobs he only positions in up only 0.5 percent of Mexicoʼs President Bushʼs speech on immi- Homer to the Minute Men, the bear of the United States on airplanes? were the ones immigrants would the United States that population and, with such small gration this past Monday was noth- patrol to the National Guard and What does that say about our airport perform in the U.S. through the are closed to foreign- numbers, obviously pose little ing short of disappointing. The issue Quimby to President Bush. security, which was scrutinized for guest worker program. What kind of born citizens are the threat to Mexicoʼs job market. of immigration has taken its toll It appears that President Bush a while but now has been forgotten? progress is that? Shouldnʼt the guest two top positions in Mexico also only allows on the American public including has no choice and in order to boosts For years now the U.S. government worker program provide advance- theT executive office: the presi- 3,000 people to become new the millions of immigrants that live his 30 percent approval rating he has presented statistics confirming ment for the American economy dency and vice presidency. Aside citizens each year. In contrast in this country. The anti-immigra- has resorted to mediocre measures the constant flow of illegal immigra- as well as the immigrants who par- from these two offices, new the United States grants citizen- tion reform that was once labeled of immediate military action that tion, however they havenʼt provided ticipate in the system? Immigrants citizens are free to pursue any ship to almost half a million a strategy to secure the safety of have surprisingly disappointed both statistics to prove that increasing will continue to perform the crappy position in society they choose. people annually. Foreigners are Americans has now become any- those who are in favor and against law enforcement along the U.S. bor- jobs they are currently performing, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger is also prohibited from participating thing but a ploy against terrorism. an immigration reform. President der will make a dent in the number and eventually the notion that they a prime example. Foreign-born in Mexican politics. The initial This issue, ironically, has strong Bushʼs claim that, “We have enough of people illegally immigrating. will become legal citizens through citizens are also free to pursue impulse might be to get upset similarities to an episode of “The Guard forces to win the war on The mere fact that President Bush a legitimate process will quickly careers as firefighters, judges about the lack of rights granted to Simpsons” called “Much Apu about terror, respond to natural disasters, is receiving opposition against his disappear. Who has the time to learn and in law enforcement. It seems foreign-born people in Mexico, Nothing.” and help secure our border,” is an decision to include the National English and at the same time be able that, once someone comes to the given their recent pressure on In this particular episode overwhelming statement. Guard should be a sign that itʼs not to earn a living in California on a United States, there is no limit to the U.S. for looser immigration a bear is spotted walking along If there were enough guard forces a clever plan. Itʼs a Mayor Quimby petty minimum wage? There is little what they can achieve. At least policies. But Americans should Evergreen Terrace, the street where to aid natural disaster victims then tactic, distracting the public from difference between what is currently no limit thatʼs imposed by law. give themselves congratulatory the Simpsonʼs reside. The police why, a year later, are there still Iraq and preoccupying Americans happening and what will happen in The same isnʼt true with Mexico pats on the back for being so quickly capture the bear, and Homer hundreds of Hurricane Katrina vic- by creating a diversion that now the future. Immigrants will continue who, even as it leans on the dedicated to freedomʼs cause. A begins to complain about the con- tims sleeping in trailer parks with has people choking at each otherʼs to be exploited. But this time it will United States to create a more lot of policies enacted in the U.S. stant bear sightings. Homer, along poor living conditions? How will throats. be legal and America will have the liberal immigration policy, keeps are questionable so far as free- with a group of disgruntled sup- the Guard forces win the war on The hypocrisy does not end here; authority to send them back after many positions closed to foreign- dom is concerned. But we all porters, pressure Mayor Quimby to terror by protecting the southern initially President Bush claimed that itʼs through using them. Although ers. Even foreign-born Mexican hold that people should have a take action. The bear patrol causes border? The Sept. 11 terrorists did the guest worker program would Bushʼs reformation bill lacks fair- citizens are barred from posi- voice. When we saw mass dem- taxes to go up, and in an effort to not trample across the hot south- provide a job for every American ness it has successfully managed to tions in both houses of congress, onstrations by both legal and shift the blame onto someone, they ern border to reach America. They because there is no job that an distract the attention of Americans state legislatures and judgeships. illegal U.S. residents, there may mayor blames illegal immigrants. acquired everything from legal stu- American will not do. In his recent away from the governmentʼs mis- Mexicoʼs president must prove have been heated debate over the Quimbyʼs reasoning rested on the dent visas to temporary residency speech he finally acknowledged takes and onto the falsely accused that, not only was he born in issues at stake. Some may have assumption that immigrants drained that they violated multiple times. If the fact that the jobs immigrants immigrants. Mexico, but that at least one found the marches great, oth- the cityʼs economy. Itʼs not difficult of his parents was also.Mexicoʼs ers ridiculous. But no one ques- Interior Department recommends tioned the rights of these people these bans as part of its “model to stage their demonstration and Summer School Tuition Much Too High city” and distributes these ideas vent their frustrations publicly. to local politicians who turn And we wouldnʼt be so brash By Jessica Escorsia up to four courses and only pay are rare or only half of the amount Instead, it would be wise for stu- them into law. When asked by as to assume that because of a Daily Titan Staff Writer that amount. However, when sum- you would get in a semester. And dents who want to take advantage the Associated Press, Mexicoʼs personʼs country of origin they mer session comes around students there is usually only a midterm and of summer courses to take them at Interior Department couldnʼt pro- would be unable to provide a must pay $210 a unit for each a final. This means because of the a community college, especially if vide a rationale for the bans. benefit to society. Regardless of College students have a reputa- course. Basically, one three-unit limited time students are restricted a student is taking courses to full- Foreign-born people make the post they held. tion of never having any money. course will run you half of what to a certain amount of information fill their general education require- That is a reputation students seem you would pay for a full semester. about the course. Students who ments. Editorial Board to live up to when they are forced Six hundred and thirty dollars is take summer courses do not get the Fullerton Community College, to pay ridiculous course fees. And a harsh fee to pay for a dedicated full benefits of taking a course in a which is just five minutes west Philip Fuller, Opinion Editor summer sessions are no excep- student who would rather spend regular semester. So why is it that of CSUF, offers a wide-range of Nicole M. Smith, Executive Editor tion. part of their summer trying to get it costs twice as much for these courses in the summer for only. Kim Orr, Managing Editor According to the CSUF admis- ahead in their classes. summer sessions? However, their summer session sions and records Web site, a full- Many times durring the summer, And thatʼs not even considering started in mid April. In deference to the paradigm established by venerable Swiss philosopher Jean-Jacques time undergraduate student will the professors donʼt have the time the $96 parking fee the student is Students can look into other Rousseau, unsigned Titan Editorials strive to represent the general will of the Daily in the 6-week session to go through stuck with they are only attending community colleges whose classes Titan editorial board and do not necessarily reflect the view of the university. pay $1,260 for taking more than six units. That means you can take the entire textbook. Assignments one six-week session. begin later than mid-April.

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