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Vo l u m e 74, I s s u e 34 Thursday Ap r i l 25, 2002 Investigators getting on track nACCIDENT: Reports show no problem with the train tracks, alert signals or the brakes By Kathleen Gutierrez unknown at this time. Daily Titan Managing Editor “We do not have the equivalent of a cockpit voice recorder or video,” Preliminary investigative reports Blakey said, explaining the investi- show human error may have been gative need for the tape. a factor in the fatal Placentia train Reports show that the BNSF rode wreck early Tuesday morning, the its brakes for more than 1,700 feet National Transit Safety Board chair- before hitting the Metrolink train. It man said in a news conference pushed the Metrolink back 337 feet, Wednesday. crumpling its cars and injuring most The crash involving an eastbound of its passengers. Burlington Northern Santa Fe freight The engineer for the Metrolink train and a westbound Metrolink told investigators he stopped because commuter train injured 162 people he saw the BNSF. The engineer for and killed two passengers. the BNSF did not apply emergency Damage is estimated at $2.6 mil- brakes until just past the red alert lion for Metrolink, and $25,000 for signal. Conductors for both trains the BNSF. have yet to be interviewed. “There is no question the Alcohol tests were negative for Burlington train should have the BNSF engineer. Drug tests will stopped,” said Marion Blakey, chair- not be available until Friday. man of the NTSB. “We are testing the possibility of The BNSF was traveling at 20 fatigue [and] the 72-hour window mph at the point of impact. before the crews came on duty,” “A typical freight takes a full mile Blakey said. to stop,” said Mike Flannigan, chief Reports show that the BNSF train investigator for the NTSB. “A good was traveling at 38 mph, and slowed mile is not unusual.” to 30 mph when passing the yellow The Metrolink train was at a com- alert signal. He sped up again to 48 plete stop for 10 seconds before the mph and did not apply brakes until crash. the train passed the red alert signal. “The Metrolink engineer had the The speed limit on that area of track time to leave the cab, then proceed is 50 mph. to the first car to brace himself for Tests for both the brake systems the impact,” Blakey said. and the signal system show that A video surveillance camera from both were functioning properly, she a local storage business caught the said, adding, “The track was not a crash on tape. Its angle shows the factor. We believe technology was speed at which the BNSF struck, a factor.” and the tape is going home with In the eastern part of the United investigators who will enhance its States, trains are equipped with katie cumper/Daily Titan images. The tape may have vital Positive Train Control Systems Workers repaired tracks damaged in Tuesday’s wreck between a freight train and a Metrolink commuter train (right). information for them, though it is ACCIDENT/ 5 World of green at CSUF’s n aspects of home gardening. speech Sunday afternoon on “Spring counterparts can have adventures on ARBORETUM: The “Jungle Julie” Hunt will give a lec- Flowering Plants.” their own. garden show will host ture entitled “4 Steps to a Fabulous For those gardeners who happen The children’s garden will host free Garden.” to be without a garden, Julie Bawden activities for children and their parents. more than 100 related Just in time for summer break, the Davis, author, will be giving a lecture Kellogg, one of the show’s sponsors, two-day event is an opportunity to get a entitled “Healthy Houseplants.” is having a children’s potted-plant activ- vendors as well as garden started. This year, the Nishiki Koi Club will ity, while Sally and Seymour Scarecrow speakers and activities “It’s the hot one to come to, it’s the also be returning with its entertaining enchant the youths with stories and lead one to be at,” Van Diest said. “It’s got Koi Auction on Sunday at 1p.m. a garden exploration. the largest selection, the best prices and “It’s wonderful to watch the big col- Knowlwood, another sponsor, will be By Jenn Stewart Daily Titan Staff Writer it’s all outdoors.” orful fish and the auction is so lively,” selling hot dogs and hamburgers. At the show this weekend, gardeners Van Diest said. The garden show will cater to shop- will be able to purchase a “fruit salad Participants in the “water garden” pers’ price range. California’s largest garden show tree.” This hybrid tree offers multiple show, including the Koi Club, will be “Last year, I saw 50-cent cactus buds will be held at Cal State Fullerton’s kinds of fruit on one tree. presenting koi and many other hard-to- and $100 palm trees,” Van Diest said. Arboretum this weekend April 27-28. Van Diest suggested that this is the find items for ponds and water gardens. “There is something for everyone.” The 29th annual Green Scene Garden perfect tree for gardeners with smaller “The California Rare Fruit Growers Van Diest said that in the past five Show will be host to more than 100 gar- yards. is one of our most popular vendors,” years the number of people coming to den-related vendors. For the gardeners with more space Van Diest said. “They sell everything the garden show has doubled. “We will have everything from and experience, the show will also be form citrus to banana trees, coffee bean “Saturday morning is the busiest, drought-tolerable cacti to tropical plants exhibiting cycads, euphorbias, proteas, trees, star fruit and even Buddha hand people are eager to get the best plants,” available this weekend,” said Janet Van epies and many others. fruit trees.” Katie cumper/Daily Titan Diest, director of the Arboretum. The publisher of Gardener’s While the adult gardeners shop and GARDEN/ 3 Poppies adorn the front of the Arboretum’s Heritage House. Speakers will give lectures on many Companion, Lili Singer, will give a admire the greenery, their younger Titan Poets get slammed at local pub for Comm e x t r a s n to bring poetry to Orange County. up the eager crowd and deliver the keeps with the beat of the words. major with an emphasis in print jour- PERFORMANCE: “In the end it’s about getting as pace of the evening. A particularly entertaining part nalism. “And, it was their message.” online Fifteen artists gathered many great poets out here as possi- Then the games began. of the evening involved a call and Katrina Taylor, a crowd favorite, ble,” said Marcus Omari, 24, a speech Sultry red lights illuminated the response of haiku between the crowd made it to the second round of com- to share their work communications major at Cal State contestants. Those lucky enough to and a contestant. After several failed petition. She had never competed in n Check out Fullerton. have their poetry memorized had an attempts to a get a timely response a slam. the Daily Titan with the crowd at Off Omari, who has been writing poet- advantage in the dimly lit room. from the crowd (which sounded like “It was my first time doing a slam,” online this year Campus Pub Tuesday ry since high school, placed third in Most of the poems were non-rhym- a kindergarten class) the poet aban- she said. “I wasn’t prepared, but said at http:// the Poetry Slam, which was a part of ing and had individual flow and form doned the crowd and gyrated around ‘what the hell?’” the Comm Week activities. according to the mood of the author. the stage during his sexually humor- She believed that unless poets dailytitan.fullerton.edu. By Shannon Gladys Daily Titan Staff Writer The Association of Orange County Several poets shared intensely per- ous poem. inspired changed with their words, Poetry Hosts (AOCPH), a small sonal experiences. Throughout the night, pockets of they would be known as “just another Look for video news group of poets and local commu- One female contestant told of the enthusiasts and friends cheered at the poet.” coverage on our Clanging beer mugs, distant laughs nity participants, conceptualized the injustice done by the absent father of sidelines creating a warm environ- “It should absolutely have a mes- Web site this year! and muffled conversations couldn’t Poetry Slam. her child. She promised to use her ment that embraced jittery nerves of sage,” she said. “You have an audi- drown out the magic that unraveled During the contest, each poet had poetry to mark his days and “dig his those onstage. ence. Why not make them leave with on stage at the Poetry Slam Tuesday three minutes to deliver his or her grave.” Her powerful words silenced After each poet has performed something. That’s my whole thrill.” upcoming night at Off Campus Pub. Even prose. No props or costumes were the normally chaotic room. onstage, those with the six highest This was the first in what will a swaying drunk man was quietly allowed. Once they finished, five Another contestant, Katrina Taylor, scores competed in a second round hopefully become an annual event, drawn to the stage like a moth to judges rated their poetry on a scale 26 of Los Angeles, relayed her per- for the win. said Mike Sprake, of AOCPH. n The election results light. of one to ten. The six highest scoring sonal worth to the room and vowed The judges were selected randomly “We all got together in February for ASI president, vice The steady cadence of the poetic poets went on to compete in a second not to be denounced to a music-video among the crowd at the beginning and decided something should be president and board beats were sometimes hypnotizing, round for the win. bimbo. of the evening. All contestants had done about National Poetry Month,” of directors will be in always attention grabbing. The master of ceremonies, Steve As the poets struck chords in the their own reasons for selecting the said Sprake, 53, who originally came Over several hours that evening, 15 tomorrow’s issue of Ramirez of AOCPH, instructed the attentive crowd, claps, laughter and winners. from Manchester, England. contestants demonstrated their gift of poets to “check their egos at the door snaps could be heard. Yes, snaps. “A lot of it was how they interacted The Daily Titan rhyme not only in the hopes of win- and engage the audience.” He then Snapping acts as a response of with the crowd,” said judge Diana POETRY/ 3 ning the grand prize of $100, but also offered a “sacrificial” poet to warm encouragement during poetry that Gonzalez, 20, a communications

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Copyright ©2002 Daily Titan news Thursday, April 25, 2002 3 Tight security pigeonholes international stu- nSECURITY: Stricter terrorists attending a flight school in think their presence is more important tion to the authorities,” Ericksen said. always been a popular destination for tional students contribute more than Florida, international students have than ever.” CSUF plans to implement the sys- international students because of its $11 billion to the economy. standards employed been pigeonholed as potential terror- However, obtaining a visa may tem by January 2003. educational opportunities, the newly Ericksen said that the quality and ists. become more difficult because the “We as university officials are implemented federal policies can have accessibility of a U.S. higher educa- after Sept. 11 make it Their reputations have not only government is taking extra measures responsible for following all INS reg- a negative impact on future enroll- tion continues to attract international been tarnished, but they are also being in ensuring that another Sept. 11 like ulations,” Ericksen said. “We are also ment. students.‑ hard for many to seek deprived of the opportunity for a great tragedy will not re-occur. responsible for informing and advis- “A number of lobbying groups in “International students see a U.S. out quality education education. They will be less flexible and toler- ing our students about regulations the U.S. that are focused on inter- degree as a valuable asset,” he said. Eight Middle Eastern students ant toward students who fail to abide they must follow in order to remain in national education were concerned “They receive a well-rounded educa- By Afni Adnan withdrew from CSUF and returned to the rules and regulations. proper student visa status.” about the restrictions because they tion and gain out-of-classroom experi- Daily Titan Staff Writer home to their respective countries out For example, students who don’t Even though the international edu- might discourage students from com- ences.” of fear for their safety. Two have since maintain a full-time status or meet the cation office has to adhere to specific ing here,” said Phillip Gianos, pro- Even though Sept. 11 may have The United States has continuously returned and the other six plan to do specific deadlines could potentially rules determined by the INS, its main fessor of political science. “At some caused political conflicts, Ericksen attracted many international students the same. lose their status and be reported to priority is to act as an advocate for institutions, international students has seen a positive effect on the inter- who want to pursue a quality educa- Robert B. Ericksen, director of the Immigration and Naturalization students. comprise an unusually high propor- national student population. tion. International Education and Exchange Service (INS) by their university. “We regret that more of our time tion of the student body.” He said that a lot of the students However, due to the events of Sept. at CSUF, said that even though the In an effort to keep better track and resources need to be spent on the But a recent report showed that have received support and encourage- 11, gaining admission into the country government is enforcing stricter man- of international students, the U.S. advising, record keeping and report- international student enrollment has ment from faculty members. may become more difficult to those dates on admitting international stu- Congress has passed a new legislation ing associated with the INS regula- not declined. “On a political level, there is students. dents into the country, the admission that requires the immediate implemen- tions, but to comply with the law and According to Open Doors 2001, increased tensions between the U.S. The attacks have left an indelible process at CSUF has not changed at tation of the Student and Exchange to serve our students, we must do so,” an annual report on international edu- and other countries in terms of the mark on the state of international all. Visitor Information System (SEVIS). Ericksen said. cation published by the Institute of scrutiny their students are getting,” education. “Admission of international stu- This electronic system mandates uni- The international student popula- International Education (IIE), there Ericksen said. Almost eight months later, this dents is based entirely on academic versities to report any information tion at CSUF is about 1,500 and an was a 6.4 percent increase in the num- “But Sept. 11 has brought our com- issue is still a focal point in the media qualifications,” he said. “International regarding the enrollment status of overwhelming majority of them are ber of international students studying munity together and made the campus and continues to become a lingering students are still welcomed to apply to international students to the INS. from Asian countries, Taiwan being in U.S. colleges and universities dur- community more sensitive, which is concern for the government. the university and are valued members “There hasn’t been a sufficient one of the top countries. ing the 2000/2001 academic year. gratifying to me.” Ever since the news broke about of the university community. In fact, I mechanism to provide this informa- Even though the United States has The report also noted that interna- Graduation honors 9/11 vic- nMEMORY: A diploma and had one last hurdle to gradua- He frequently helped Spanish-speak- tion: an internship at Marsh U.S.A., ing students navigate English, and made was given to the family an insurance company at the World such an impression on one professor that Trade Center. she thanked him at the end of the semes- of a student, 25, who His dreams, and life, were buried ter for teaching her. beneath the rubble of the north tower. But “Danny was a student, but he was also died in the WTC while his accomplishments were not. an educator, because he taught us how finishing his internship At the ceremony, held at the Fairleigh to live by making the most of his life, Dickinson University gym in Hackensack, helping others and modeling for all of us By Brian Kladko Berkeley College doesn’t have a building that you can do what you do with love The Record (Bergen County, N.J.) big enough, Danny Correa’s father and and compassion,” said Berkeley College sister walked onto the stage with the President Mildred Garcia. black cap and gown that Danny would As hundreds of exuberant students In a corner of a gymnasium have worn, and accepted an associate marched to their seats to the strains of that echoed with the whoops and degree on his behalf. “Pomp and Circumstance,” Helman hollers of Berkeley College’s com- “My family and I are feeling the Correa and his daughter, Jessica, stood mencement last week, there was a deepest pain you could ever imagine,” off to the side, holding up the cap and pocket of profound, almost paralyz- Helman told the audience. “But in the gown and Danny’s photo. ing grief. same way, we are so proud of Danny, Helman Correa, a supervisor for a Helman and Marina Correa, along a young man full of dreams, talent, and cleaning company, stared straight ahead, with about 20 relatives, clustered to full of life.” biting his lip. Marina stood a few feet witness a ritual that was supposed Danny would have been the first in away, sobbing uncontrollably. to include their son, Danny, a star his family to graduate from college. Father, mother, and sister were called accounting student at the business While attending Berkeley’s campuses to the stage, but Marina was too dis- school. in Waldwick and West Paterson, N.J., he traught. After Helman took the leather- The 25-year-old Fairview, N.J., won admission to Phi Theta Kappa, the bound diploma in his hands, he gently krtcampus resident completed his course work honor society for two-year colleges. kissed it, then held it to the sky. Helman Correa holds a photo of his son, Danny, 25, who was killed in the Sept. 11 attacks.

out April. walking shoes and any questions for POETRY Their aim is to bring the power GARDEN the expert speakers. n from page 1 of poems to audiences of all ages n from page 1 The Green Scene Garden Show and talents, by organizing forums begins April 27 at 9 a.m. and runs until The self-described “kid with gray that welcome poets suited to differ- Van Diest said. 5 p.m. On Sunday, the show begins at hair” has always written poetry and ent tastes from all around Orange She is expecting approximately 10 a.m. and closes at 4 p.m. has had several books published. County. 5,000 visitors a day, and last year, The price of admission to this week- He, along with the newly formed Judging from the delight of the people began lining up at 8 a.m. for the end’s show is $6 for adults and free for AOCPH, sat around a picnic table crowd, the beat will go on. 9 a.m. opening. children under 17. each Saturday for several weeks The Friends of the Arboretum sug- Lingustics dreaming up this slam, and many gest that spectators come prepared with other events that will occur through- a wagon for purchases, comfortable 2*3

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Goat Hill Bobby Tavern 1*6 Mcgees 3*6 Dave & Busters 2*5 news Thursday, April 25, 2002 5 Blame it on the rain Train accidents worry industry When Shadan Shamloo, a n Dettman described the recent accident stretched pretty thin,” said Rick Inclima, CONCERN: A rise increases as “small,” when compared to director of safety for the Brotherhood of freshman business major, in crashes caused by dramatic declines in rail accidents over Maintenance Way Employees, a national the longer haul of the past 25 years. union based in Southfield, Mich. attempted to turn left onto faulty equipment and “Yes, we have inched up (in accidents Dettmann said workers are being collisions make 2001 and derailments) albeit from the lowest replaced by Nutwood Avenue from point in history from 1996 to 1997,” high-tech the worst safety year Dettmann said. “Three or four innings s e n s o r s doesn’t make a game.” and equip- campus in her white Ford By Seth Borenstein Dramatic increases in rail traffic help ment that “Yes, we Knight Ridder Newspapers explain the recent rise in accidents, espe- do the job Mustang, her car hit a cially derailments, which are up 32 per- better. have inched Train accidents jumped 15 percent in cent since 1998. After adjusting for added He said puddle and spun out. The the past three years, troubling federal rail traffic, derailments are still up sharply. most acci- up ... albeit safety experts who suspect lax mainte- Accidents — a category that includes dents are Mustang twisted about nance may be a factor. collisions, explosions, car crashes and m i n o r , from the Derailments caused by faulty tracks other mishaps — also are up. occurring in 180 degrees, ran into the — suspected in last Thursday’s Amtrak To explain the increases, Warren side yards Auto Train derailment in Florida — are Flatau, a spokesman for the Federal and at slow lowest point small divider and smacked up especially sharply. That accident, Railroad Administration in Washington, s p e e d s . coupled with the fatal head-on crash and others suggested maintenance prob- Statistics in history into a gray Toyota with of two trains in California on Tuesday, lems. show, how- and pending plans to ship by rail most “We’ve seen evidence in some cases ever, that from two passengers. The driver of the nation’s nuclear waste to Yucca that some railroads have done exactly accidents on Mountain, Nev., are focusing attention that, that they have deferred mainte- main lines 1996 to of the Toyota was at a red on rail safety. nance,” Flatau said. He concurred with and at high- According to federal figures analyzed the railroad association’s Dettmann that er speeds in by Knight Ridder Newspapers, the num- 1997.” light waiting to head west “on balance, year-to-year, there has been 2001 were ber of train derailments in 2001 was the improvement” in rail safety since the the worst in highest since 1985. Charles E. on Nutwood Avenue. The 1970s. a decade. Overall, 2001 was the worst safety Bob Halstead, a transportation con- T h e Dettmann, year in at least a decade in 14 categories, sultant for Nevada also noted economic big safety Executive Vice incident caused including rear-end collisions, accidents squeezes. improve- caused by faulty equipment and crashes “The railroads have tried to put the ments in no injuries. with cars. The year 2000 was the worst pressure on their unions, they’ve cut back the 1980s in five categories. personnel, they’ve basically overloaded f o l l o w e d “Is it a concern to this industry? Of people,” he said. deregulations that made owning rail- course it is,” said Charles E. Dettmann, Unions say the number of union rail roads more profitable. That freed up the John Paul Gutierrez/ executive vice president for safety of the maintenance workers is half what it was industry to invest more money in new Association of American Railroads, the 20 years ago. track, training, equipment and technol- Daily Titan industry’s Washington lobby. “The reality is that our forces are ogy, Dettmann said.

ACCIDENT n from page 1 (PTS) — a collision-avoidance indi- cator installed on high-traffic railways. First-response Supporters of the PTS have tried for rescue 15 years to have trains in California workers equipped with the system. carry a man Without input from the engineer, the away from the BNSF train would not have stopped, train wreck on Blakey said. With the PTS, the brake would have applied automatically, she Orangethorpe said, and human error could have been Avenue and prevented. Richfield She also said discussions about Road on PTS installation began in 1987, but Tuesday. never came to fruition, due to costs. It is not known whether the cost of the crashes since 1987 outweigh the cost of implementing the safety mechanisms. Blakey said the research alone would be a tremendous cost and lengthy venture. darla priest/ Daily Titan

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America misplaces its man- Imai stumbles Specifically, the problem areas office supervisor. “My theory is in malls, stadiums and other public nSURVEY: A recent are driving, customer service, cellu- people use foul language when they places and Americans’ increasingly study found people lar-phone usage and the use of foul get stressed out to replace actually busy lives as possible reasons why into success language in public. dealing with the stressful situation. rudeness has become a problem. nSPEAKER: An award-winning alumnus think a lack of civility According to the survey, nearly That then leads them to be rude to The rudeness epidemic is a symp- 50 percent of adults said they have others.” tom of growing social isolation, inspired CSUF communications students is becoming a growing walked out of a store during the past With remarkable consistency, the said Harvard University professor year because of poor customer ser- results were geographically the same Robert D. Putnam. By Conchita Viado were able to see the talent, preci- problem in this country vice and that they often see people from the heartland to the coasts, In Putnam’s 1999 book “Bowling Daily Titan Staff Writer sion and expertise that Imai has in talking on cellular telephones in a except for the use of foul language. Alone,” he argues that television, the area of news editing. By Deborah Germinaro loud or annoying manner. The survey discovered that three automobiles, suburbanization Emmy award-winning news “I liked how he showed the vid- Daily Titan Staff Writer “The thing I hate is when people out of four Southerners said it is have led to the decline of commu- editor Doug Imai spoke to students eos of what he did… he didn’t just leave their cell phones on in the always wrong to take God’s name in nity organizations that once held in a discussion entitled “Inside tell us about it. He actually showed “Well, you don’t have to be rude movie theater,” said actor Michael vain while half of Northeasterners Americans together. Broadcast News” on Wednesday. us what he did,” said Amanda about it”…unless of course you’re Hampton, 27. “Not only do they questioned said there was nothing “That’s casually linked to all sorts Imai, who works for the television Brown, a communications major an American. leave them on, but when they ring, wrong with it or that it falls some- of other bad things, like schools not show Extra, graduated from Cal with a broadcast journalism empha- During routine surveys on topics they pick them up and start talking. where between right and wrong. working well,” Putnam said. “Lots State Fullerton in 1987. sis. “The footage gave us a chance such as religion and education, the It is also annoying when people “I think using the Lord’s name in of things are connected to this col- “My experience here at CSUF to see what goes into editing.” non-profit New York-based Public bring babies to the movies.” vain is disrespectful to those who lapse of social connectedness.” was invaluable and it helped me Through his presentation, Imai Agenda foundation, along with The survey also found that six out hold a belief in God,” Orr said. Although the rudeness factor get a job at KCBS,” Imai said. gave students the opportunity to Philadelphia-based Pew Charitable of 10 drivers said they regularly see “Unless you’re an out-and-out rac- seems to be an increasingly pertinent Imai’s road to the Emmys was look into the field of broadcast Trust, found people seemed to think other people driving aggressively ist, you would not use a derogatory issue, the people surveyed by Public not an easy one. He began his edu- journalism. a lack of civility was becoming a or recklessly and one third of those term about someone’s culture, but Agenda had very few solutions. cation at Fullerton Junior College “[His presentation] was really real problem in America. confessed to occasional bad driving people cannot tell what religion you Thirty-six percent said that when and transferred to CSUF. While good. I really liked the footage that The feedback about rudeness themselves. believe in just by looking at you, so confronted with rude behavior, the studying at CSUF, Imai took an he showed and I hope that we will gave Public Agenda the idea to sur- “I do think reckless driving is a those who believe in God often have right thing is to respond with exces- internship position in the news be able to learn that kind of edit- vey people about it, said spokesman problem, especially in L.A.,” said their beliefs disrespected.” sive politeness. research department at KCBS. ing,” broadcast journalism major Rick Remington. Christaan Von Martin, 29, and an art The researchers followed up their Twenty percent said it is best to After his internship, he was pro- Nikki Gipson said. They started with a nationwide gallery preparator. “I see it all the telephone survey with seven focus point out the bad behavior. Finally, duction assistant at KCBS from Imai’s presentation was a part of telephone survey in which 79 per- time, it’s an everyday thing. I’ve groups held in Cleveland, Ohio; Fort 42 percent said the best thing to do 1987-1988. Comm Week. During this week, cent of the 2,013 adults questioned seen people get cut off and then Lauderdale, Fla.; St. Louis, Mo.; is just walk away. “Internships are important speakers offer students perspective said a lack of respect and courtesy in chase after the person who cut them Frisco, Texas; Danbury, Conn.; Fort “Everybody has identified what is because a lot of people are getting on their professions and allow them American society is a serious prob- off, while they make lewd gestures Lee, N.J.; and Berkeley, Calif. bothering them and the next step is their first jobs that way,” Imai said. look into the lives and experiences lem. and scream inside their car.” “We basically opened the floor to to find out what we can do about it From 1988-1989 Imai worked of professionals. When searching Additionally, 61 percent of those One third of those surveyed said hear what people had to complain now,” Remington said. as a news photographer and edi- for speakers for the week-long believe things have gotten worse in they use foul language in public and about and an overwhelming amount Public Agenda and Pew Charitable tor for KBAK television in event, the scheduling committee recent years. many admitted to rude behavior in of people said driving was a real Trust are going to join forces to fur- Bakersfield. After working at tries to make it a point that alumni “You really do see the majority general. problem,” Remington said. “By far, ther research what can be done about KBAK, he returned to KCBS as give presentations. of Americans pretty anxious about “I would definitely say I feel driving was the number one thing these issues, Remington said. a news photographer and editor “[We decided to ask Imai to these issues,” said Jean Johnson, offended when people use foul lan- people complained about.” for seven years. Imai left KCBS give a presentation] because he director of programs at Public guage in public,” said Cynthia Orr, It was in these focus groups that and began creating television show is an alumnus. He’s done a lot of Agenda. 25, and the Mt. SAC art gallery some people offered overcrowding promos for Warner Brothers. Imai great work with television,” said started doing freelance work at Rochelle Zoellers, Scheduling and Access Hollywood after working Logistics Committee member. “He for Warner Brothers. Nine months won an Emmy. We always try to get after starting at Access Hollywood, alumni to speak at Comm Week. Imai was offered a job at Extra. It encourages students because he He has been working there since was where we are now.” 1997. Communications professor Imai still freelances and does Tony Rimmer believes that Imai’s other “odd jobs” such as commer- presentation was very interesting. cials for Sports Chalet and elec- “I think it’s wonderful to see tronic press kits for various televi- alumni successful and have them Read the Daily Titan online! sion movies. He also freelances for come back and show the kind of KCBS, specifically, the pre-show work they do,” he said. “I thought for Survivor shows. Imai showed it was fascinating that he basically http://dailytitan.fullerton.edu the students stories from the reel he stumbled into this life in a sense sent in 1997 for Emmy consider- that the internship really wasn’t ation. The category he was entering planned. It’s a good case in point was Outstanding News Editor. The that you can stumble in this kind reel consisted of stories he edited of stuff and succeed.” for KCBS. From the tape, students

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April 25, 2002 ’ lyricism leaves a sweet taste nCD REVIEW: The group’s fourth “Free just lovin’ life and self and never pretended to be anything other than the “Blazing Arrow” celebrates life, love and freedom man I was meant to be” The philosophical questions the duo By Jenn Stewart variety of musical artists, including Zach try to answer and express are a world Daily Titan Staff Writer De La Rocha, Ben Harper, away from typical West Coast hip-hop. and Babu. “The greatest high be that natural high Blackalicious continues to reshape This release is more professional then within…with the end you’ll only find it the preconceptions of mainstream hip- Blackalicious’ previous . begins again.” hop with confidence in their ideas and Although “Nia” marked the group’s Blackalicious is to the West Coast philosophies. presence in mainstream hiphop, it feels what Gangstarr is to the east. Their new album “Blazing Arrow,” as if they were more comfortable making Danceable beats mixed with intricate and eloquent rhymes make for a package due to hit the stores April 30, compli- “Blazing Arrow.” other artists could only hope for. ments its earlier releases, while adding to The songs move from bumpin’ to soul to romantic without awkward tran- “When blessings come, sometimes the phenomenon of conscious hiphop. you can celebrate, but most of the time The fluid poetry of (Tim sitions. “‘Nia’ was really about purpose and it means that you have to work harder,” Parker) leaves the listener wondering Gab said in a recent press release. how such complex thoughts can be finding the path,” Xcel said. “’Blazing Arrow’ is about faith, having the strength In “Paragraph President,” Gab proves expressed so simply. Set to the soulful that he is truly blessed. beats of Chief Xcel (Xavier Mosely), the to endure that path. It’s an arrow in flight.” He fluidly rolls through a series of duo has set a standard for hip-hop artists And for the fans who know what difficult rhymes, at times, leaving the worldwide. “Alphabet Aerobics” is, there’s some- listener wondering when he has time to Like peanut butter and jelly, the thing for you too. take a breath. courtesy of MCR records rhymes and beats Gab and Excel put “I pledge allegiance to the pen and Cut Chemist joins Xcel and Gab Blackalicious ups West Coast hip-hop one level with slick break-neck rhythms and clever words. together are delicious. for another tongue-twisting workout in the pad, and the mic and the greats of “G and I have been together since “Chemical Calisthenics.” America.” 1987, so we have developed a way of The song goes on with Xcel mixing in “The most important time, right now this CD is an affirmation of life, never “It just takes both a faith and a focus; The song starts out, “Good, can you and ever after. The greatest expression putting down anyone else. faith that no matter what happens, this is being able to communicate and know say it faster?” and quickly gives a lesson quirky and rare samples. And just when is love, happiness and laughter. Life is They rhyme about what matters to your calling…the aim has always been to what the other is thinking, sometimes in the Law of Definite Proportions. you think it’s over, you realize, “you’re without even talking,” Xcel said in an The song “First in Flight,” featuring only halfway home.” a book, and this song is just another them, and after 10 years of making music contribute our piece to this movement,” online interview. Gil Scot-Heron, is a soulful tribute dedi- “Purest Love” is the group’s homage chapter.” these guys are proving that they’re here Xcel said. And as Gab explains in “Day Their upcoming release features a cated to freedom in all its forms. to its families, friends and the blessings. Each song the duo has produced for to stay. One:” Lewis Black Tobey Maguire: The new man comes to OC behind the Spider-Man mask nMOVIE: The 26-year-old star talks about the n COMEDY: Quips on Britney Spears, air- film hype and making it on the Hollywood A-List port security and Bob Dole kept audiences By Vanessa Sibbald man with a secret, a little like Peter By Kimberly Pierceall Zap2it.com Daily Titan Opinion Editor Parker. “I identified with the character

When imagining the perfect actor very strongly, in some ways reflect- Orange County’s concrete jungle to play “Spider-Man,” 5-foot-7-inch, ing back on my life and in some ways eluded Lewis Black. skinny, 26-year-old Tobey Maguire things that are currently going on for “I saw no orange,” he told a may not immediately come to mind. me,” Maguire tells Zap2it.com. “I mainly O.C. audience at The Grove Yet that’s who Sam Raimi considered think that he basically is dealing Theater in Anaheim Sunday night. when casting the super-hero. with becoming an adult with extreme But he added, “It’s great to be “I really think he’s a great Peter circumstances. He has super-human wherever the f—- I am.” Parker,” says Raimi. “Because the powers and that complicates things.” High-comic use of the unprint- strength of Stan Lee and One thing about Peter able word is one of the main dif- Steve Ditko’s creation “I identi- that he doesn’t relate ferences between his “Comedy has always been that to as much anymore is Central” stand-up specials and his Spider-Man is one of fied with Parker’s discomfort us. He’s one of us who around women, especial- live act. In person, he accentuates the char- his frustrations with bursts of the Lewis black grows to become a hero, ly the ones he’s attracted so we can soar with word (sometimes misplaced: “It’s but “after watching three and a half to. him when that happens. acters very f—- spooky!”) and lets his hands fly hours of ‘A Tribute to America’ “I’m kind of over being I needed someone who wildly, flipping the audience off at before the Super Bowl, I was sick of strongly, in the kid who needs prac- was identifiable to the opportune times. freedom,” he said. tice talking to the girl,” audience, someone Black gained notoriety in recent And he was sick of the commer- some ways Maguire laughs. “I don’t years due to his angry comic appear- whose ability to act was relate to that anymore - I cials. Black touched on the Pepsi invisible, no artifice.” ances on “Late Show with Conan reflecting do in reflecting back on advertisements with Britney Spears. With his hair pre- O’Brian” and “The Daily Show” my life but it’s so far “They had her come out and sing cisely coifed and wear- back on my with Jon Stewart where he tapes but you can’t understand what she’s away from me. Although ing a black T-shirt with I say that and I’ll prob- a weekly segment called “Back in singing…because she can’t sing!” jeans and a black poly- life...and ably catch myself about And Black was visibly disturbed by Black.” ester Members Only- to pick up the phone and Bob Dole’s viagra-ish appearance at things going The AC/DC song of the same style jacket, Maguire say, ‘OK, what was I the end of the commercial. name played as Black walked to the looks like a slightly going to say?’” krt campus Black tends to be visibly disturbed on for me.” center of the sparse stage, with only cooler version of Peter By landing the role about a plethora of occurrences in Maguire, as Spider-Man, looks at his suit during a movie scene. a couple stools and a few water bot- Parker - but only slight- of Spider-Man, Maguire tles to soothe his ranting throat. For everyday life, including being forced ly cooler. It’s his abil- Tobey joins Hollywood’s A-list done it unless I felt as passionately do a little extra touch to help.” almost an hour and a half, the come- to learn accelerated math in high ity to convey Parker, of leading men. Still, about it as I did working with Ang Another challenge was getting dian took apart life’s little insane school and college. As a student, the geek who would Maguire, he doesn’t think it will Lee on ‘The Ice Storm’ and ‘Ride fitted for the Spider-Man costume, studying math may have been more intricacies and took a few jabs at become Spider-Man, actor change the kinds of roles with the Devil’ and Curtis Hanson on which turned out to be harder than Orange County. helpful for Black as a comedian, rath- which landed him the that he takes. ‘Wonder Boys’ and Lasse Hallstrom wearing the costume itself. After making a joke about snow, er than a potential mathematician. role over other actors “There are a lot of on ‘Cider House Rules.’ I feel like “I did a cast of my entire body, he paused and said, “Oh, why the “I took trigonometry. It has noth- considered for the part, movies that I could have done that this character is as strong a character which was not fun because I had to hell would you get that joke?” ing to do with anything! Sine, cosine, including Jude Law, Chris O’Donnell would have been a lot higher pro- as any of those and his journey is stand there for a couple hours and But the audience got most of his tangent… I haven’t heard these words and Freddie Prinze Jr. file” than his present film resume, interesting for me to play and more then the stuff was sticking to the jokes, evidence from their almost ANYWHERE!” “Tobey has a high regard for the he says. “I would have made more challenging to blueprint the entire hair on my body and they ripped it constant laughter and applause. In college, “I took economics, but audience and a great respect for the money, been more famous or what- role than any of the other movies off and it was extremely painful,” he If the subject of terrorism and it was at 8 a.m. and there is nothing camera,” says Raimi. “I think he ever. Those things just aren’t that actually.” says. “But by the time I got to wear- airport security were ever taboo in you can learn through one blood-shot believes that if he simply believes a important to me so I did the movies Yet, he does admit that the added ing it I was fine.” the world of comedy, consider them eye,” he said. thought and is in the moment, that where I loved the filmmaker, the fame brought by “Spider-Man” may Unlike “Batman,” where they And math had nothing to do with officially off the comedy black-list. the camera records it and the audi- script, the character. I don’t neces- make studios more willing to con- traded in the Spandex costume for Black was in a Nebraskan airport helping him discover the end of the ence receives it. Most actors don’t sarily see the kinds of things coming sider him as a leading man. a something a bit more masculine, work that way - they present.” (“I was in Omaha, because my life world… in Houston, Texas. my way changing and I don’t see the “I look forward to it possibly open- Maguire was stuck with the body- In person, Maguire is serious and is an oyster rich with pearl,”) when “On one corner, there was way I choose the things I want to be ing up things for me or just making it hugging fabric because of the flex- soft-spoken, with a slightly goofy he saw airport security conducting a a Starbucks and across the street, involved in changing either.” less of an issue. For instance, me and ibility it offered, but he says he didn’t laugh and slow, almost cautious detailed search of an elderly woman there was a Starbucks…and that my “I did ‘Spider-Man’ not because it Sam had to convince the studio to feel silly or self-conscious in the movements. It’s not that he’s stiff in a wheelchair. friends, is the end of the universe,” was an event film, although that was hire me in this picture. So if it makes costume. or awkward, just reserved, like a “If the enemy has actually hired he said. part of the attraction. I wouldn’t have that process a little easier then that’s The suit “would give you a free- her to work for them, they deserve So is his forthcoming come- a good thing,” he says. dom I don’t otherwise feel. If I was to win,” he said. dy CD aptly named, “The End of As for the added personal fame, he moving around the way that Spider- On Sept. 14, Black said he the Universe” set to be released in sounds more conflicted. Man moves without that suit on I received a call from USA Today early May. The end isn’t in sight for “It’s complicated,” he says of the think I’d probably feel a little silly,” (the only call he’d gotten from USA Black’s television career either. limitations the high-profile role will he laughs. place on his much-valued privacy. “I “The idea of it was more embar- Today) asking what he planned to do During breaks from touring the don’t know, I’ll just adjust.” rassing or people talking about, gig- now, after the World Trade Center country with his stand-up act and While Maguire had no problems gling about it before I actually had to and Pentagon tragedies. appearing on “The Daily Show”, playing Parker, portraying Spider- (wear) it.” “Uh, I’m going to become a Black has been writing a script for Man was not as easy. “I never did ask for a costume, but farmer,” he said. a sitcom he’s set to star in as a high “One of the bigger challenges was I think I might,” he adds. school librarian who will make rant- The jokes didn’t die on Sept. how to keep the audience invested “Spider-Man” opens in theaters ing speeches about whatever books 11 for most comedians, including in the character and feeling what the May 3, and Maguire says he can’t Black. the students may check out. character was feeling while he was wait to go see it himself. Some people can put six flags on Whether performing in Anaheim masked and you couldn’t his expres- “I’m excited to go sneak into a their car if that helps them but, “I or New York, the comedian can usu- sion,” he says. “That’s something theater and watch people’s reaction survive trauma through humor,” he ally be caught on cable’s “Comedy Sam and I talked about a lot. That’s to the film. I’m excited about the told the audience in a rare moment Central” in his own stand-up show- where looping (some of the dialogue) anticipation; I think we made a good of seriousness. cases or as a weekly commentator for helped a little bit because where it film,” he says. Patriotism is important to Black “The Daily Show.” krt campus felt like it was missing or it needed Maguire landed the title role over other more profilic actors. something we could go in there and Thursday, April 25, 2002

Men win C o m m e n t a r y seventh New ideas about an old double stan- in a row By Brian Thatcher where the team that plays there is a Daily Titan Asst. Sports Editor national force. In fact, even at Titan nBASEBALL: Titans baseball home games, the stands Before this semester began, there are usually full. People may not be win against Vanguard was little I knew about softball. camping out, but there is always University, 6-1, in a I had always written off the sport a good amount of people there to as simply a game of bunts and support the team. non-conference game never thought of it as credible or So why is the attendance so low even difficult. for softball? at home Wednesday Playing baseball much of my The field is directly next to the By Ricardo Sanchez, Jr. life, there was no doubt in my mind baseball stadium. Daily Titan Staff Writer which sport was the more challeng- The players wear the same col- ing simply because softball lacked ors. Some referred to it as a make-up any true merit. The team has consistently been game. But after watching the Cal State in the Top Ten this season and has Others called it a practice game. Fullerton softball team for much of won every home game but one. In To the Titans, it was just a win. this season, I am beginning to have fact, the 2002 team are the winners The No. 11 Cal State Fullerton second thoughts. of 32 consecutive games, a win- baseball team beat the Vanguard Granted, I am a bit spoiled ning-streak that has ended but is University Lions, 6-1, in front of 424 because I happen to go to a school unmatched by any NCAA softball at Goodwin Field Wednesday night, in which one of the most dominant team this season. improving to 29-12 overall. teams in the nation plays, but there Unfortunately, it would seem that The game was added to the sched- is something I have seen in all of there is a bit of a double standard ule in place of a snowed out March 17 their opponents as well. when it comes to sports. Women’s game against the University of Nevada. I have never seen such cama- sports are looked upon as inferior Vanguard (19-22-1), an NAIA team of raderie between teams before. It to men’s sports and aren’t shown the Golden State Athletic Conference, seems as if every team has their the same amount of support. has never played the Titans in their own pre-inning rituals that may I know this is the case because history. include some sort of hand jive or until this season, I held that double Shane Costa, who sports a 22-game chant. But no matter what it is, standard myself. hitting streak, did not play in what every player is psyched and sup- I had been to many Titan base- turned out to be the Titans’ season- portive of their teammates. ball games, but never bothered to high seventh consecutive win. Yes, there are a lot of bunts. But, venture over to the Titan Softball Sophomore Richie Burgos went as in baseball, they are used in stra- Complex. In fact, after three years 3-4 and Charlie Zahari picked up his tegic spots throughout the game. at Fullerton, I didn’t even know we first win of the season, as most of the katie cumpER/Daily Titan There are just as many solidly had a team. usual Titan starters sat on the bench. Pitching earlier this season, Jeff Housman rested Wednesday night against Vanguard University. roped singles and doubles. And, in But all that has changed. the case of the Titans, there are just Instead, players like junior Mike weekend. “This stretch of the season is the big in 2.1 innings. Tim Jimenez and Chad Needless to say, I am now well Martinez, freshmen Blake Garrett and as many home runs; 53 this season aware that we have a team, and “It’s kind of a mixed bag,” he said. part of the season. We’ve been con- Robbins followed to hold the Lions to be exact. Joe Turgeon took the field. “I was happy with the defensive effort, stantly improving and we’ve got some scoreless the remainder of the game. they are one of the best in the “I wanted to play these guys because As the Titans march toward the nation. Hopefully all of you will just little things on offensive were momentum,” Martinez said. After Kyle Boyer walked to start postseason, one thing has puzzled I know they would be excited,” Titan sloppy.” Although Horton was mixed about the bottom of the first, Turgeon, get a chance to experience Titan head coach George Horton said. me. Fever as well. Horton will make his team work the team’s outlook for the series, he Burgos, Martinez and Garrett fol- Where are all the fans? Another obvious reason to keep on those particulars in practice on reiterated the fact that the Titans were lowed with consecutive singles to There is one more chance, at his starters out of the line up for this At Duke University, there is a the final homestand of the season Thursday, but said he would not keep playing well during the seven-game left field. Everyone who connected line down the block to get tickets meaningless game would be to rest the guys out too long since they have roll. scored, except Garrett who was thrown against UC Riverside this week- them for the Big West conference to every home basketball game. end. The first game of a double- already played two games this week. “The team has confidence and they out at second when Chris Klosterman Students camp out for a week to show down with Cal State Northridge Martinez, who has sat the bench compete together well,” Horton said. grounded into a double play. They header will begin at 2 p.m. and this weekend. The Matadors are only be able to get a seat anywhere in the final game of the series will be most of the season because of an inju- Zahari, who got the nod as starter, scored four runs off four hits to take the arena, no matter how high up one game behind the Titans in the ry, played shortstop for the first time put in 4.2 innings of work, giving the early lead which was more than Sunday at 1 p.m. BWC standings with an 8-3 record. they are. since his freshman year and pointed up one run on six hits while strik- enough for the win. That is the case at most schools Horton expressed a slight concern out the importance of the upcoming ing out four. He then gave way to about his team’s effort on the night series. Travis Esquibel, who struck out four but said they will be ready for the

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