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Vo l u m e 73, I s s u e 14 Thursday M a rc h 14, 2002 Lecture explores female nSPEAKER: Artist Jacqueline Cooper presents contemporary feminist performance art Wednesday By Michael Matter may be at CSUF but you will be negative signification of the written are still stuck trying to use exterior Daily Titan Staff Writer getting a Harvard or Scripps College word,” Cooper said. “ Arguably, a language to explain the similarities lecture.” similar spatial imperative fueled the and divisions between interior space As part of the Women’s History Cooper was born in London. She development of a performance and in both the literary and the visual Month lecture series, artist, author earned her master’s degree from installation art practice increasingly arts. and social critic Jacqueline Cooper, UCLA in 1998 and has taught at apparent since the emergence of Cooper’s opening video presenta- offered a multimedia presentation Santa Monica College and Long the women’s movement in the late tion showed three separate women titled “(Re)Presenting the Feminist Beach City College. 1960s.” sitting on stools facing the audi- Vision,” at the Titan Theatre She has also taught at UCLA and Cooper suggested that perfor- ence. The first two women wore red Wednesday. recently has been hired to teach at mance and installation art are symp- dresses as they vomited red stomach Professor Linda Kroff introduced the San Francisco Art Institute. tomatic of the need to find a lan- fluids into clear glass buckets they Cooper as an artist, drawer, painter, Cooper’s lecture emphasized guage for the interior. held with both hands on their laps. curator and writer. using internal female space in con- The language for the exterior This scene was repeated with a “For all you artists in the audi- temporary art. has always been masculine. This is third woman wearing a yellow vinyl ence, you may not know how lucky “This need for an individualized the language that has recorded and hooded raincoat while she vomited you are to have a keynote speaker space beyond language is a space edited visual history until recently KATIE CUMPER/Daily Titan of this caliber,” Kroff said. “ You that by its very existence is the Cooper explained. She said critics SPEAKER/ 3 Jacqueline Cooper discusses the importance of feminist space. Under construction Alleged drug possession hurts dream

By Amy Rottier Third in Daily Titan Editor in Chief a Series Ardeshir Asgari knew he missed his second chance to go to the Olympics. The Just as 22-year-old wrestler had been stuck in jail for a few weeks on an arrest for allegedly the coach selling heroine. The large room slept 300 is about prisoners and was crowded with smokers who constantly hacked and coughed. The to com- guards reveled in their power. Asgari did not belong there. pete at the On Jan. 18, 1988, Asgari was supposed Olympics, to become a U.S.-citizen so he could wrestle in the Olympics. But being stuck he is in jail, he missed his opportunity. Things were not looking good. Asgari wrongfully knew there was a conspiracy against him. He was wrongly arrested for possession jailed for of drugs that he had never seen before and possession he remained in jail. As he tried to fit infor- mation into the puzzle, he remembered of heroin back to when his friend with the “favor” came into his life. The Persian man was about 10 years older than Asgari and was standing by the wrestling schedule. The two became friends after they chatted and hung out a few times. He was Asgari’s only friend who shared the same back- ground and had the same native language. One day, his new friend questioned him about representing the United States in the Olympics. “Don’t you think you should wrestle for the country where you were born?” the friend asked with anger. The conversation turned into an argument as the man tried to convince Asgari not to compete for America. Eventually, each accepted that the other had different beliefs – or so he KATIE Cumper/Daily Titan thought. A student suffered lacerations on the back of his head and the bridge of his nose when plywood covering a window on the second floor of the north side of College Park fell Now he was in jail after doing a “favor” for this Persian on top of him at approximately 3:46 p.m. Wednesday. Witness Donelle Jordan said that Cal State Fullerton student Soomin Kim was taking still photos for a project for their man who was loyal to Iran. visual journalism class when a large gust of wind blew the planks loose that protect the windows during the seismic retrofitting being conducted on the building, and landed on And the police were lying. him, trapping him underneath. Jordan said she then asked Kim if he was pinned by the wooden boards and after confirming that he was, she lifted the planks high enough to The police report stated that the drugs were found under- allow Kim to roll from underneath. Jordan said that once free, Kim said that he was okay, but by then an ambulance had already been called to the scene. Kim was alert when neath a black car that belonged to Asgari. But Asgari’s car the ambulance arrived and American Medical Response paramedic Jason Ward said that Kim would be transported to St. Jude’s Hospital in Brea for examination. COACH/ 5 Americans warned about breaking laws Titan e x t r a s nTRAVEL: Secretary of State Collin Powell discourages reckless behavior overseas citing stringent foreign consequences By Chris Dunn Drug laws vary from country to robbed according to “Travel Warning American. Americans who are jailed of Consular Affairs. “If you do online Daily Titan Staff Writer country. A drug that may be legal in on Drugs Abroad” brochure by the in European countries are subject to get arrested in a foreign country, one country might not be legal in the Bureau of Consular Affairs because that law. know your rights and call American Those traveling abroad this spring neighboring country. they have found them- “I didn’t know it was Embassies to get proper guidance.” n Check out or summer might want to rethink According to “Travel Tips for selves in unfamiliar illegal” will not get you Americans may think they are “Each the Daily Titan breaking the laws in other coun- Students,” a pamphlet distributed locations and are inca- out of jail, according to immune to foreign law but they are online this tries. by the Bureau of Consular Affairs, pable of prudent judge- year many Soest. expected to obey all of the laws of In a press release from Secretary about one-third of American stu- ment while intoxicated. U. S. students are the countries they visit. year at http:// of State Collin Powell, said he wants dents are arrested every year on “When you go to American not covered under any Those who chose to break the law dailytitan.fullerton.edu. to extend the Department of States’ narcotic charges, including posses- Europe it feels like you laws or constitutional are subject to face severe penalties, message to students on the dan- sion of very small amounts of illegal are a part of the culture students rights after they leave even jail time. Video news clips gers of careless Americans traveling substances. so you might as well serve time in American soil. If one is traveling to another across seas for vacation. “Each year many American stu- drink as much as they Most countries are country in the near future, they are will be available An anticipated trip to a foreign dents serve time in foreign jails or do,” Larry Ovalle, busi- foreign jails... fierce in punishing drug advised to read up on safety infor- online this semester. land can be fun, but could also turn await trial in detention because they ness major, said. because they offenders. Mexico, mation. into a nightmare. are unaware of the risks of using or Reckless and disor- Philippines and Jamaica For more information visit the A number of student vacations possessing drugs while overseas,” derly conduct has also are unaware are some of the coun- Bureau of Consular Affairs home upcoming have gone sour because of the ille- Powell said. led to misfortune during tries that have enacted page on the Internet at http://travel. gal purchase of or use of drugs, Alcohol abuse can also leave U.S. travels in other coun- of the more stringent laws, state.gov, or review the “Travel Tips n Annabelle “Lefty” Lee and alcohol. Disorderly conduct is citizens in trouble abroad. Underage tries. risks...” which impose mandato- for students” and “Travel Warning another problem as well. drinking, being intoxicated in public Conduct that would ry jail sentencing, even on Drugs Abroad.” All three contain is in a league of her places, and drunk driving are all be permissible in the for small and personal useful information for students plan- “If you travel back from Collin own. Find out more Amsterdam you are more likely to offenses that students will be pros- U.S. may be considered use of drugs. ning to travel or study abroad. about her life as a be searched,” said Amy Soest, expe- ecuted for. a violation of another Powell, “The awareness of rienced traveler and Counsel Travel Like drinking and driving in the country’s local law. Secretary who you are in another pitcher in the Daily representative. “Even if you have no U.S., alcohol abuse can lead to the In Europe, foreign of State country can save you,” Titan next week. drugs but a pipe with some residue same consequences abroad – death. laws have little to said Rick Dowell, rep- they will bust you.” Americans have been raped and do with rights as an resentative to Bureau

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CALENCALENDARDAR O OFF EVENTSEVENTS Community to 9 p.m. at the SCA Galleries World of the Etruscans” through 16 at 1:30 p.m. at the CSUF in Pomona. For more informa- April. For more information, call Recital Hall. For more informa- The Santa Monica tion, log on to www.geocities. (714) 567-3600. tion, call (714) 278-2575. Playhouse will have a St. com/scagallery. Patrick’s Day Weekend The Fairplex in Pomona The Volunteer and Service Celebration of Irish Music and The Grand Central Art presents a show by the Millard Center is looking for volunteers Theater. For more information, Center in Santa Ana will host Sheets Gallery Tuesday through for their beach clean up March call (310) 394-9779. the exhibit “Gentlemen’s Club” Sunday through March 31. 16 in Long Beach. For more ttwwoo by Jean Low through April 28. This is its second post-fair information, call (714) 278- A guide to what’s happening The Santa Monica For more information, call (714) exhibit and it will include a 7623. Playhouse will have acting 567-7233. sculpture of Carl Milles. For BRIEFS workshops for young people more information, call (909) The Performing Arts Center ages 6-14 during Spring break. First Friends Church in 865-4262. presents “Rosmersholm,” For more information, call (310) Whittier invites all to attend a a mystery drama, March Animator comes Redevelopment director 394-9779. free luncheon to hear “Brain The Grand Central Art 15 through 24 in the Arena to Fullerton announces retirement Cross of Central Committee Center in Santa Ana will host an Theatre. Tickets are $9 and $7 Los Angeles independent for Conscientious Objectors” exhibition of paintings, automo- with Titan advance discount. Gary Chalupsky, Fullerton’s Richard Williams, the direc- film maker Emmet Loverde will in regards to the “War on biles and mixed media images For more information, call (714) redevelopment and economic tor of animation and designer have a live reading on his latest Terrorism.” by Kenny Scharf through April 278-3371. director for over 10 years has of the new characters for “Who romantic comedy “Till You get The event will be held in 28. For more information, call announced his plans to retire Framed Roger Rabbit,” will be to Baraboo” in North Hollywood, Fellowship Hall in Whittier, (714) 567-7233 or log on to The Women’s Center pres- in July. March 18 at 8 p.m. For more March 17, at 12:30 p.m. For www.arts.fullerton.edu/events. ents “Vision & Voice: Women, the guest lecturer at two events Known for his efforts to information and reservations, more information, call (562) Diversity and Leadership for the Visual Arts Department revitalize Fullerton’s downtown call (310) 207-4475. 698-9805. The 31st Annual Festival of Conference,” March 14 from on March 26. area that has garnered state Whales in Dana Point will fea- 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the TSU Hosted by the Entertainment and national recognition for The Grand Central Art The Garden Grove ture activities, events and music Pavilions. Lunch will be provid- Art and Animation program, the city, Chalupsky, 62, consid- Center presents the play “How Playhouse presents the comedy during the weekends of March ed. For reservations, call (714) the first presentation will be a ered retiring two years ago but I learned to Drive,” March 14 “The Nerd,” March 8 through 9 and 16. The musical series is 278-3928. closed event by invitation only stayed to finish the extension of to 24, at the Grand Central Art 30, with performances on free. For more information, call from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. the city’s three redevelopment Center in Santa Ana. Tickets Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. (949) 496-1094. The Arboretum will have a The presentation will be project areas approved by the are $10 for general admission and a matinee March 20 at 2 gardening class for children transmitted all over the country City Council last month. $5 with advance Titan discount. p.m. Ticket prices are $12 for Campus ages 6-9, March 23, from 9:30 via the telecommunications Known as a tenacious For more information, call (714) general admission and $11 for a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Fee is $3 per classroom in the basement of negotiator, Chalupsky earned 278-3371. students and seniors. For more The Center for Counseling child. For more information, call the library. awards for the city from the information, call (714) 897- and Psychological Services will (714) 278-3579. The transmission is part National League of Cities, the The Muckenthaler Cultural 5122. have a workshop on “Winning of the ACME Virtual Training California League of Cities Center in Fullerton offers a Attitudes,” March18 at 12 p.m. The Arboretum will have Network that is linked to class- and the California Downtown class on book making, March In honor of Black History in LH-210 G. For more informa- a workshop on “The Art of rooms at CSU San Jose, Association. 15. For more information, call Month, the Watts Village tion, call (714) 278-3040. Bonsai,” March 16 from 10 a.m. Abe Friedman School in Los A Vietnam veteran, (714) 738-6595. Theater Company presents to 11:30 a.m. Fee is $10 per Angeles, Jefferson State Chalupsky in 1971 was hired “Weights,” a one-man play, at The Career Planning & person. For more information, University and Carver High by Monterey, California, to head The Fairplex in Pomona will the Los Angeles Theater Center Placement Center will have a call (714) 278-3579. School in Birmingham Alabama. its Redevelopment Agency. have a “Super Chevy Show” through March 17. workshop on resume writing The second presentation will Later he became manager of March 15 to 17, at the Pomona Ticket prices are $20 for March 19 and 20 from 2:30 The Department of Dance commence at 2:30 p.m. in the Monterey’s Convention Center, Raceway. For more information, general admission and $15 for p.m. to 4:30 p.m. For more presents the Tony Award Visual Arts lecture hall and all Marina and Parking division call (909) 623-3111. students and seniors. For more information, call (714) 278- winning play “Dancing at are welcome to attend. and was worked as Monterey’s information, call (213) 485- 3121. Lughnasa,” March 8 to 17, in Williams has been awarded assistant city manager. The Pomona Arts Colony 1681. The Little Theatre. three Academy Awards, three Prior to taking his posi- presents “Unwearables,” a The Department of Music Tickets are available at the British Academy Awards and tion with the City of Fullerton, ceramics exhibit by Nina Jun, The Bowers Museum in presents a piano master class Performing Arts Center box an Emmy in addition to the 246 Chalupsky, a Minnesota native, March 9 through April 6, from 6 Santa Ana is hosting “The with Eduardo Delgado, March office or by calling (714) 278- international awards he has was vice president of corporate accumulated. services for the Doubletree Hotel Among his most notable chain. works, William has animated Before that, Chalupsky held sequences for the “Return of other positions with the corpora- the Pink Panther” and “The tion including vice president of Pink Panther Strikes Back,” as planning and development. We’ve got issues! well as linking sequences for Chalupsky and his wife plan Daily Titan Advertising to remain in Fullerton and also to “Charge of the Light Brigade.” (714) 278-3373 The Canadian-born Williams do some traveling. PLANNED was also voted by his peers as Chris Meyer, the acting “The Animator’s Animator” in Fullerton city manager, will meet PARENTHOOD 1990. with the City Council in the near For more information contact future to discuss the process of Instructor Dana Lamb at (714) selecting Chalupsky’s replace- 278-2076. ment.

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By Beth J. Passarella I have the opportunity to eat it, I go “Sushi is a very traditional food,” “I probably go out for sushi mostly Daily Titan Staff Writer for it.” said Dino Severino, executive sushi for dates,” Maddalene said. “It’s very Sushi has been a part of the chef at Mum’s in Long Beach. “But personal and intimate. I always have Eating intricate plates of deli- Japanese culture for hundreds of since it was introduced to Americans, so much fun and it’s more upbeat cately prepared raw fish and spe- years, and was introduced to the it has changed. There than other types of res- cialized rice has become one of United States by immigrants. are what we call taurants.” the trendiest activities for young Recently, however, experts in American rolls, which The ages of sushi Americans. the industry say its popularity in are California rolls, rain- “You can lovers vary, but the “Sushi is so different from any the United States has rapidly grown bow rolls, and others that majority of those more other type of food,” said sopho- and even influenced the style of you can’t get in Japan.” talk with the willing to test the waters more Stacey Maddalene. “Anytime sushi offered. The demand for these are in their early 20s specialized versions of chefs, and 30s. While children the traditional dishes is and teenagers may be beth passarella/Daily Titan perhaps the strongest interact “grossed out”, older Chefs must cut gently in order to keep the shape of the rolls. reason for the sushi-rage, adults may not be will- Severino said. with oth- ing to try such a different “Fortunately, I learned sushi from Severino. “Properly wash- More traditional sushi food and young adults here in the United States,” he said. ing and cooking the rice without includes ahi tuna, salm- ers near you are not afraid to show “I didn’t have to do the length of damaging the grain is what distin- on, and octopus. Some their enthusiasm. training that they do in Japan. But guishes the difference.” of the more adventurous and make “When people are in there are no shortcuts. I had to start The process can take nearly two sushi eaters will try sea friends.” college, they try a lot at the bottom and do all the dirty hours. urchin topped with a raw of new things and it is work. You don’t just go to school Many fans of sushi also enjoy quail egg. like adding a level of and learn sushi.” the health benefits of the food. “I think another rea- sophistication to your- The rice used in sushi must Sushi does not contain fatty sauces son for the popularity is Dino self,” Maddalene said. be perfect in tenderness, shape and heavy seasoning as many other that it’s very social,” said Severino, The art of sushi is and pressure. The fish must be foods in restaurants. The use of Severino. “You can talk not something learned cut properly to ensure excellent high quality fish, fresh ingredients with the chefs, interact overnight, but a long texture and presentation. It’s a and the touch of an experienced with others eating near and grueling process. learning process that never stops, sushi chef contribute to extraordi- you and make friends.” In Japan, most students Severino said. nary sushi. Maddalene agrees that the envi- are not permitted to handle the fish “The quality of the rice is what “There’s really nothing like it ronment is definitely one the most until their fifth year of study. Severino makes your sushi better than every- in the world,” Severino said. “It beth passarella/Daily Titan attractive aspects of dining at a sushi remembers scrubbing rice off of mats one else’s,” said chef Anthony was my favorite food when I was Spicy tuna rolls are one of many rolls inspired by Americans. restaurant. for several hours at a time. Garcia, who learned about sushi a kid. I work with it every day

SPEAKER n from page 1 yellow fluids into the clear glass. “ I wish I could have warned you not to have lunch,” she said. “ In this Micol Hebron piece called Fountain, she uses the formal vocab- ulary of color theory to provide a structure within which the lan- guage (the stains, spillage, physical and emotional mess) of the interior space can, quite literally, erupt and infect the cool calm facade of the exterior.” According to Cooper, when a feminist artist performs she pro- duces a stain much like the women vomiting. The stain comes from the artist’s interior space yet it is something universally shared. Betsy Hall, a graduate student in the fine arts department, was intrigued by the presentation. “I wish we could have more lectures like this. She was highly qualified, well prepared and profes- sional,” Hall said. Michael Ankenbauer, an art-pho- tography major agreed. “Cooper gave an excellent, well integrated presentation that provided a good perspective on contemporary art that women are engaged in,” he said. Language is still dependent on culture and class, Cooper said, add- ing that it has become less useful in terms of description and will become more and more irrelevant to the visual and poetic arts. She would welcome a world where people are not gendered Mastercard 5*14 through language. “The idea of a room of your own is crucial to the feminist artist,” Cooper said. “Perhaps the next wave of perfor- mance and installation art will move through an expanded space where you produce something at the end that you were not expecting at the

Goat Hill tavern 1*6 news Thursday, March 14, 2001 5 Fullerton fire chief extinguishes 29-year nRETIREMENT: Dan tor, a teacher from Vietnam that At the same time, a good 1977, to engineer in 1980, After retiring, Chidester said that Division Chief of Operations Gary they brought here to the school in friend from the Marines kept to captain in 1982, battal- he would continue to teach part- Dominguez said. “He’s very direct Chidester remembers Monterey. After the first week you insisting that Chidester try a ion chief in 1992, opera- time at Santa Ana College, where and very decisive. His demeanor couldn’t speak English in the class. career in the fire service. tions division chief in 1999 he teaches fire technology. He also is calming. And it’s probably more decades of service to All day long it was nothing but “After I graduated he just and fire chief in 2000. Out teaches in the fire academy where calming in the most adverse condi- Vietnamese.” kept telling me ‘you gotta of all of these positions, his they train new recruits to be fire- tions. I’ve learned a lot from him. his country as a Marine The 20-week training classes were be a firefighter, you gotta favorite is the position of fighters. He really has the ability to step back and city as a firefighter held seven days a week for five hours be a firefighter.’ And I told fire captain. The flier or advertisement for his and look at the big picture. To say a day. For the final exam, students him that I don’t want to “A captain is the senior position should be out within the that we are close is an understate- had to go into a room with an oral be a firefighter. I just got person, the supervisor on next two weeks. Acting Fullerton ment. He’s a great person. We’ve By Conchita Viado Daily Titan Staff Writer board that consisted of four or five out of the military and I Chidester every engine or truck,” City Manager Chris Meyer will meet had some real tragedies take place instructors. Each student was given a didn’t want that same kind Chidester said. “They still with the City Council in order to [at this department] and because I card with a specific topic. They were of atmosphere. respond to calls and they discuss selecting his replacement. care for him both as a person and After nearly three decades on tested for 10 minutes on their ability But his friend finally wore him interact with the citizens. They help Meyer was not available for com- professionally, I’m glad to see him the Fullerton Fire Department, Fire to communicate in Vietnamese. down. During the same year as grad- the people directly, one-on-one. But ment. go happy and healthy.” Chief Dan Chidester is retiring. He After leaving the Marines in uation, he was hired by the fire they are also supervisors so they Chidester’s colleagues said they Chidester does not harbor any will serve his last day on June 21. 1970, Chidester attended Cal State department. have that added luxury. I think that will miss him greatly and remember regrets about his decision. However, Born in Long Beach and raised in Fullerton. He graduated CSUF in “I just thought that maybe I would was the most enjoyable of one of the him fondly. he will really miss the interaction the Lakewood area, Chidester, 53, 1973 and earned a bachelor’s degree try it for a while and before I knew positions that I really liked.” “I like his personality,” said Irma with other firefighters. attended junior college for two years in business management. it, I was here five years. It’s just a Chidester’s said his decision to Gullickson, administrative secretary “We are a real close knit family,” and then joined the Marine Corps. “I was looking for a job in the great job. I came here and I never retire, was extremely difficult, but for the Fullerton Fire Department. Chidester said. “You get to know the While in the Marines, he fought in sales or marketing industry and I thought I would stay, but I liked it,” he really wants to travel and spend “He’s very mellow and very easy- firefighters and their families really Vietnam with a tank battalion. He was not really sure if that was what I Chidester said. more time with his family. He and going. He’s a very nice person.” well. That is probably the biggest was trained in the Vietnamese lan- wanted to do, but that was my major Chidester has held many positions his wife plan to travel to Europe and His skills as a firefighter and man- thing, you walk away from it and guage and served as an interpreter. and I enjoyed it at school. And it during his 29-year career with the maybe Australia. They plan on tak- ager will also be missed. you won’t have that bond. I’ll miss “It was a full-emersion class,” he was something that I really looked Fullerton Fire Department. He was ing a couple of short trips and maybe “We worked together for a long that. [But] I made the right deci- said. “There were only six students forward to,” Chidester said. promoted to firefighter-paramedic in even a few long ones. time. He’s a very good firefighter,” sion.” in a class with a Vietnamese instruc- Quiet weekend study in library

nCAMPUS: Students have greater access to resources without weekday foot traffic By Michael Matter puter networking.” Daily Titan Staff Writer The Titan Lab staff is available in person or by phone. Visiting the Pollak Library Titan Lab is one of three com- during the week can be a zoo. puter areas in the library. The lab However, during the weekend, is located downstairs. accessing the computers, check- Trained staff is available for ing out a book or researching a assist students with e-mails, five-page essay can be a plea- surfing the web, Microsoft sure. Wo r d / E x c e l / a n d Laura Baker, PowerPoint. public relations Wagas Shahid major, said the “I have never handles most calls. library is a lot nicer The computer sci- on weekends. ence major works “It’s a lot slower had to deal both Saturday and and quieter, so it’s Sunday. a lot easier to be with any kind “We are available productive,” Baker to help any student or bethany aukerman/Special to the Titan said. of problems faculty member who After befriending a Persian man, Ardeshir Asgari was falsely imprisoned for drug possession and fought for years before being acquitted. There is no traf- calls the desk both fic and parking is nights and week- COACH Asgari only had $600 to his name. although he was acquitted of the charges, experts, jail experts and others took the abundant. on the ends,” he said. “Our But, for some reason, Stotter believed his reputation remained tainted. stand to prove that 10 years after the It doesn’t end main job is making n from page 1 him and was willing to take on the case. During the civil trial, the “business- fiasco, Asgari was negatively affected. there. weekend.” our clients happy, The case investigator told Stotter this woman,” who was also an informant, Asgari didn’t even want the money. Several paths making sure that stu- was red. And the police did not get the was the stupidest thing he could do. was upset that the department did not He told the city that if he would get a on campus lead to dents out in the lab license plate number. Police documents were subpoenaed. give her as much money as they prom- public apology stating that the police the library, but on Nikita are receiving all the Police testified that Asgari pulled the The next contradicting piece of evi- ised. She no longer felt any loyalty and department was at fault he would drop Saturday these paths Chauhan, help that they need, briefcase out from under the car. dence the LAPD presented was a phone she answered many questions at the the whole thing. He just wanted the are significantly less and yes it is just a “Where are my finger prints?” he number they claimed Asgari gave the civil trial, which she did not do at the wrong against him righted. On Jan. 5, traveled. little calmer in here asked. woman he picked up from the hotel, “in criminal hearing. The Persian informant 1998, the city offered Asgari $70,000 The main library on the weekend.” He knew that he had never touched case she ever wanted to buy heroin.” The was tested and found to have the same and no apology. Asgari refused the offer corridor is quiet Rick Lozano is the briefcase. The police department phone number was not Asgari’s. The Persian brown heroin in his system that and won his case. The jury awarded him without half the stu- a finance major who claimed that the suitcase was thrown phone number was not even in service Asgari was charged for selling. The $800,000 for the six days in jail and $2.5 dent body using it as the biggest uses the library both weekends away because it was too much material in December 1987 when Asgari was police and the two informants ruined million for emotional distress. The city shortcut on campus each week- and weekdays. to book with all the drugs. busted for drugs. their case by testifying against each other owed Asgari $3.3 million plus 10 years day. “On Saturdays there are a lot If Asgari were convicted, he would During the discovery trial, the case at the civil trial and Asgari was awarded of interest. Katina Kitchens is a photo- less people, the facility is more be deported to Iran after he served his was dismissed due to a lack of evi- $1.3 million. The city appealed, but the Supreme communications major who has available to everyone,” he said. sentence. It was possible that after 10 dence. The next day, the Persian “friend” When the head wrestling coach at Court refused to hear the case. had to use the library on week- “Studious people come in on years in jail, he would be executed. His showed up as an informant for the LAPD CSUF left, Asgari replaced him. Being Asgari never again had to worry about ends for the first time this semes- Saturdays, it is quieter and much only chance was to plead not guilty and as new evidence against Asgari. This a Division I head coach was a very pres- where he was going to sleep or what he ter. more conducive to studying.” and fight for his innocence. Attorneys was the missing piece to the puzzle. The tigious position. To Asgari, it was better was going to eat. With the money, he “Unfortunately, I’ve had to use Nikita Chauhan is a liberal wanted $25,000 to take on his case but Persian had been arrested five times than being an Olympic or professional bought a house right up the street from it weekends this semester, but I studies major who works at the Asgari had no money. prior and two times were for drug traf- coach. the bridge he had once called home. The would really rather be out enjoy- circulation desk. One day, an inmate that prisoners use ficking. The Persian man worked for the In 1996, four years after the verdict, money doesn’t mean much to Asgari. If ing the day,” she said. “ I do think “I have never had to deal to beat up came to Asgari with a cup of Iranian government. The judge didn’t the case was reversed to a new trial in it was important to him he could have it’s cool that the library is open with any kind of problems on the coffee. Asgari had defended the small trust the new informant either. the California Supreme Court. The law stayed in Iran where his father was a on weekends.” weekend,” she said. “People are man and the prisoners now left him Asgari was acquitted of all charges on had changed, which put the liability multi-millionaire. Life is a little easier Jason Mcpheron, a Titan Lab just nicer because they are either alone. Asgari thanked the man for the July 21, 1988. on the District Attorney, not the police. now, but the best part about the money is employee, normally works week- working or studying. They are coffee, even though he didn’t drink it Asgari was free, but he was back to The police were now only liable for the that he can help people who need it. days but he filled in Saturday. not attending classes.” – coffee wasn’t healthy. As a thank you, square one. He lost his home, his job days until the prosecution took place. In After 13 years of coaching, Asgari “It’s not as busy in the lab on Yolanda Gonzalez is a child the man offered Asgari his attorney’s and he owed Stotter more than $50, 000 Asgari’s situation it was six days. will retire at the end of this season. He weekends,” Mcpheron said. “I and adolescent studies major phone number. in legal fees. It was going to be difficult to argue would like to take a year off to sail and think that we offer the best help. with her own take on working Asgari put in a collect call to James Asgari decided to sue the police that the police department damaged fish, but the soon-to-be-former coach Mostly computer science majors weekends in the library. Stotter and the lawyer came to see him department. The department offered him Asgari’s reputation in six days. But doesn’t have any set plans. After Asgari work here, but I am probably “On Saturdays we get a lot of as soon as possible. Stotter’s price was $5,000 in damages, but Asgari owed his Asgari’s lawyer argued that if Asgari takes time to let his soul unwind after a going into computers too. I have students who use the library from $75,000 and $80,000 if the case went attorney 10 times that amount. He also had been convicted, he would have been lifetime of adversity, he no doubt will be a technical certification in com- other campuses, she said. “They to trial. missed his chance at the Olympics and sent back to Iran and executed. Olympic called back to the passion that gave him

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March 14, 2002 “Tremble” adDs to Alanis steps into Daashuurs’ style new musical nREVIEW: Female artist sweeps her whine nCONCERT: Despite the technical difficulties the under the rug turning over a different beat innovative artist discovers a new style of pop rock. By Afni Adnan Me Nothing In Return” showcases By Chris Dunn the blunder she finished the song. Daily Titan Staff Writer Morissette’s softer side as the under- Daily Titan Staff Writer On stage Daashuur showes no fear. standing girlfriend who is willing to “Its real life, I know that the tech’s can Alanis is back, and honest as ever. give her significant other support in A stunning performance defeated get the show back together, there is In her third studio album “Under all his decisions- no strings attached. all odds last Thursday as Aja Daashuur nothing to be afraid of,” Daashuur said. Rug Swept,” Alanis Morissette “Hands Clean,” the first single off presented her true self to an intimate The Associated Students of invites listeners to take a glimpse into the album, is a song about a failed audience at the Cal State Fullerton Productions had a chance in the spot- Chris Dunn/Daily Titan her personal thoughts and emotions. relationship that she had with an older Underground Pub. light as Daashuur looked over to the Aja Daashuur introduces her music at the Underground Pub. The new album is a mixture man during her teenage years. It is of sounds from her two previous With a three-member band, this small technical director and asked, “Do you “Wearing Maybelline” is a song that one of greatest boy bands was pop, the a “Poppy” song, fits well on main- in stature 21-year-old woman surprised want me just to play acappela?” albums, 1995’s “Jagged Little Pill” stream radio (and is, now at #26 on expresses the inner-self of a woman, not Beatles,” Daashuur said. and 1998’s “Supposed Former the crowd with her soulful voice. The audience was amused by the the paint worn on her face Daashuur She thinks of herself as a soft-spoken the Billboard charts). The lyrics are Daashuur, a talented songwriter, Infatuation Junkie.” subtle, yet the vulnerability in her comment. explains. girl, who likes to stay home, and relax She has returned with a harder singer and musician enjoys playing “I was a little worried why the sound Her style is a mix between pop music with her friends. This aspiring artist is voice is still present. guitar and piano. sound incorporating a rockier, pop “Precious Illusions” is about no lon- cut off, but you know things happen,” and soft rock. This combination of pop simplistic yet intriguing. edge. She has also added a melan- In the middle of one of her most ger being a victim and taking charge. Daashuur said. rock is a “unique style” that covers a If lovers of the pop rock genre have choly twist as heard on “Supposed popular songs, “Tremble,”-no pun Not once stepping out of her ele- large audience, according Daashuur. another opportunity to see Daashuur The lyrics to this song are something Former Infatuation Junkie.” that would be heard if eavesdrop- intended, the microphone cut off. With ment, she remained calm and gave it “With everyone talking down on they should- it won’t be long until she is Morissette has opted to stand out hesitation she kept singing. Through pop music theses days they forget that charging for tickets at Staple’s Center. ping in on of her conversations. In her all. alone, no longer collaborating with the heartfelt ballad “That Particular longtime producer, Glen Ballard. Time,” she says, “I’ve always want- She wrote and produced all 11 ed for you/What you’ve wanted for tracks on the album and plays the gui- yourself/And yet I wanted to save us Rappers strive to put fued over lyrics behind them tar and keyboard. The album offers a high water or hell/And I kept ignoring well-rounded fusion of acoustic and the ambivalence you felt/And in the instrument-driven sounds. By Ricardo Sanchez, Jr. at the House of Blues in Hollywood he was better than the late Notorious his popularity. meantime I lost myself.” She has come into her own, draw- Daily Titan Staff Writer March 27 and 28. It is possible fans will B.I.G. Jay-Z replied with a mix tape over “The masses of people will take Jay-Z Compared to “Supposed Former ing inspiration from past experiences look for another chapter in the lyrical the Dr. Dre track “Nocturnal” labeling it because he’s been around and he’s been Infatuation Junkie,” “Under Rug with men and relationships in gen- It’s the last thing on his mind. Yet it’s at battle that began early last year. “Super Ugly.” on the radio ever since he came out. But Swept” has more of a “mainstream” eral. the forefront of every reporter’s lips. The war of words began on mix tapes Eventually the loud buzz became an people who really listen to hip-hop and sound to it. The tracks still have The first track on her new album, He wants to move on. But people throughout New York’s club scene, when annoyance to both rappers- who now DJ, they’ll go with Nas, because that’s Morissettes’ trademark high-pitched “21Things I Want In A Lover,” starts hesitate from letting it go. both parties took jabs at one another in insist the feud is behind them. just the way it is,” Daigle said. wails, but this time with more range. off with hard-rock guitar riffs and As much as he tries to ignore it, for innuendo. The rivalry reached a feverish Sony and Columbia music have no Jay-Z’s career skyrocketed in the mid Morissette is not shy when it catchy drum beats with her usual jabs now, Nasir “Nas” Jones will be linked pitch in June when Jay-Z at Summer official stance, but one representative 1990’s and since has emerged as one of comes to expressing her feelings. toward men. with Shawn Carter AKA “Jay-Z”, in one Jam, a concert in New York, publicly points out that the album “Stillmatic” hip-hop’s biggest names. Her lyrics are poetic and often times, In “Narcissus,” she name-calls, of the hottest hip-hop battles since the announced his animosity towards Nas. speaks for itself and Nas had his final Ironically, both rappers are from the conversational. using words like “momma’s boy,” late Tupac Shakur and Notorious B.I.G. Nas recognized the move and word with the track “Ether.” New York area. A local N.Y. radio sta- Unlike her past two albums, this “egotist” and “self-centered” to rivalry, that cost them their lives. Nas, answered back with a mix tape on a Funk Nathan Goodly, known as “Nate G” tion, Hot 97, put the songs “Ether” and one focuses on her proclamation of describe the man in question. pays a tribute to the slain rappers in his Master Flex’s radio show in New York. on Cal State Fullerton’s campus, based “Super Ugly” together in a “battle of the independence and of defeat of insecu- It’s difficult to ignore the raw emo- video for the track “Got Yourself A…”. “It was a thing, you know, when Jay “Sol of hip-hop” internet-radio show, the beats” format allowing listeners to call in rities. It is a journey through her ups tion that comes from her songs. In He recreates the scenes of the night they did the Summer Jam, everybody in the number one program on Titan Internet and declare a winner. and downs, victories and losses. “Flinch,” she talks about how she were both killed. streets was like, ‘I know you gonna get at Radio. Jay-Z is currently working on his next “Under Rug Swept” is peppier was wronged by a man and how she The “Stillmatic” tour, a play on the him,’ “ Nas told MTV. “So I got at him “I think they are both gifted lyricists, LP “The Gift and the Curse” scheduled than albums in the past yet stronger finally broken free of his control- word “Illmatic,” the title of his debut with the freestyle joint.” but I think Nas’ subject matter is more for release later this year. substance and truth. Few songs offer ling ways. “How long can a girl be album (the one that put Nas on the map Jay-Z dropped his LP “The Blueprint,” diverse and he works with more credible But will there be a response? head-bobbing moments, while oth- shackled to you/How long before my and was instantly named a classic by with the track “The Takeover” in which producers, such as D.J. Premiere of Gang “He might answer back,” Goodly ers rack the brain. Don’t expect this dignity is reclaimed,” she says. many music critics). It refers to bring- he makes references to having an affair Starr,” Goodly said. said. “But Nas is done, unless something album to be “Jagged Little Pill Part In “So Unsexy,” she questions ing art back to where it started— the with the mother of Nas’ daughter. Matt “The Earl” Daigle, also a DJ on really changes.” Two. “ her self-worth after being rejected streets, not just rapping about women In December 2001 Nas put out the song the show, sides with Nas but thinks more time and time again. “You Owe and money. “Ether” which criticized Jay-Z for saying fans will give the title to Jay-Z because of His upcoming concert will take place

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Softball Titans begin Kia Briefs A perfect 5-0 week not only vaulted the Cal State Fullerton softball team to the top of the with solid victo- Big West Conference standings, but it also helped the Titans rise in this week’s National Fastpitch nSOFTBALL: Thanks to strong performances by pitcher Jodie Cox Coaches Association poll, mov- ing up two spots to No. 9 in and catcher Jenny Topping, Fullerton begins the tournament with a win the nation as released Wednesday morning. By Brian Thatcher bottom of the first with a two-run a weak opponent, but we lost this It is the highest ranking of the Daily Titan Asst. Sports Editor home run, her second of the year. [first] game last year. The way we season for CSUF, which began She added two more in the bot- fought to win last year really taught The Cal State Fullerton softball the year as the No. 10 in the tom of the second with a two-run the girls what pride is.” coaches’ preseason poll and fell team kicked-off the fourth-annual double to make the score 4-0. The Titans next opponent at Kia Klassic on a windy Wednesday as low as 17th after opening the The junior went 3-3 with four the Kia will be No. 6 Oklahoma season with an 8-8 mark. at the Titan Softball Complex with RBIs and a walk on the night and Thursday at 5 p.m. as round-robin a convincing win over Rutgers The Titans will have faced seems to have shaken off any rust pool play continues. Rutgers will or will face 13 teams currently University, 7-1. she got from her stint on the dis- head to Fullerton College as they Jodie Cox (6-4) got the call as ranked in the top 25 and three abled list earlier this season. face the final member of pool C, more receiving votes in this starter and was simply overpower- After the Titans added a run No. 19 Florida St. at 3 p.m. ing. She recorded her first 11 outs week’s poll. Fullerton also has in the bottom of the third, junior “Oklahoma is a very, very good the chance of meeting four more via strikeout and recorded 16 on Kristy Halagarda got her third RBI team,” Cox said. “But just like we the night, her new season high. top 25 teams depending on how of the year on a triple down the first tried to do with Rutgers, we make the brackets shape up at the Kia “The wind bothered me a little,” base line, and later came around to them a faceless opponent. We Cox said. “But I tried not to let it Klassic this week at the Titan score on an error. don’t want to change anything or Softball Complex. affect my pitching.” Rutgers was able to catch up try to step it up.” “I’ve seen Jodie pitch better to Cox’s curveball and put a run this season, but she pitched well” on the board with a two-out RBI NFCA Top 25 Titan coach Michelle Gromacki double by Meghan Asselta in the IN OTHER KIA NEWS said. “She has one of the best drop top of the sixth. 1. UCLA (17) 28-3 curves in the game, and it was on Cox didn’t seem to be bothered Arizona State’s Phelan Wright's 2. Arizona (10) 25-2 tonight.” that the shutout was broken-up. single in the top of the eighth inning, 3. Stanford 26-2 The Titans (21-9), who moved “I don’t even think about that driving in Nichole Thompson from from No. 11 to No. 9 in the NFCA stuff,” she said. “A win is a win.” third base, was the difference in 4. LSU 18-5 top-25, are defending champions And the Titans earned the win as the game as the eighth-ranked Sun 5. Nebraska 17-5 of the Kia and hope to defend their they were too much for the Scarlet Devils (24-6) topped Texas (20-8), 6. Oklahoma 23-5 title. Knights, who failed to score anoth- 3-2 in eight innings. 7. California 23-8 “The girls are ready,” Gromacki er run. Cal State Northridge’s Sondra said. “What’s happening is the result Milchiker, Christen Bedwell and 8. Arizona State 23-6 CSUF started the road to the title of the tough games we played ear- Summer Richardson each homered 9. Cal State Fullerton 20-9 by scoring quickly. lier this season,” Gromacki said. as the Matadors defeated Texas 10. Fresno State 20-6 All-American Jenny Topping “In that stretch, we beat some qual- Tech 8-3. suzette escobar/Special to the Titan 11. Florida Atlantic 25-4 got the Titans on the board in the ity teams. Tonight, Rutgers was Jodie Cox warms-up before striking-out 16 batters, Wednesday. 12. Michigan 15-6 13. Washington 21-7 14. DePaul 10-2 15. Oregon State 24-9 CSUF escapes Lion attack at 16. Iowa 10-6 17. Alabama 17-10 n 18. Louisiana-Lafayette 17-3 BASEBALL: LMU stages comeback in ninth but Titans win in extra 19. Pacific 14-9 By Ricardo Sanchez, Jr. game,” he said. “Comfort took all 0, in the bottom of the first inning. 20. Texas A&M 20-4 Daily Titan Staff Writer the pressure off me when he tied Jason Corapci grounded to Lion 21. Georgia 25-2 the game.” shortstop Billy Lockin, who lost his 22. Florida State 20-9 Revenge was on the minds of the Costa, who had been struggling footing, allowing Corapci to reach Loyola Marymount Lions. as of late, went 2-5, had one RBI base. 23. Minnesota 19-5 It stemmed from the last meet- and scored two runs, to break out of After Costa struck out, Richie 24. South Carolina 17-7 ing, when the 16th ranked Cal State his funk. Burgos sent a deep ball to right field- 25. (tie) Oklahoma State 15-8 Fullerton baseball team went into “I’ve been hitting the ball hard er Christian Campos, who could not (tie) Wisconsin 9-5 Los Angeles on Feb. 19 and came but they haven’t been falling. I’ve find the handle as it popped out of from behind to steal a victory in the been a frustrated hitter,” he said. his glove. Corapci scored from first ninth. But not as frustrated as head on the error and Burgos advanced INDIVIDUAL HONORS The Lions almost returned the coach George Horton. to second. Hanley then grounded to favor Wednesday night at Goodwin “We won which is great,” Horton third baseman Tommy Perez who The No. 9 Cal State Fullerton Field, but the Titans survived a late- said. “But we played terrible. I’m overthrew his first baseman allow- softball team earned two spots on inning scare and came away with very disappointed with the way my ing Burgos to score. the Big West Conference’s week- another comeback win, 6-5, in the team played.” The Titans upped the score to ly honor roll on Tuesday morn- bottom of the tenth, improving to Horton displayed his disgust when 4-2 in the bottom of the fifth when ing, as senior infielder Monica 12-8 overall. he lined up his team on the left field Costa doubled to right field to bring Lucatero was named the league’s Titan freshman John Hanley lift- line and had them run sprints for 40 home Corapci. Player of the Week while junior ed a ball over right fielder Brady minutes after the game. However, Chad Cordero came pitcher Gina Oaks was named Koch’s head to score senior Geoff There was one bright spot for the into the game in the eighth and Co-Pitcher of the Week, the con- Comfort from third. Titans. blew a two run lead tying the game ference office announced. Comfort had just tripled in sopho- Sophomore Travis Ingle started at 4-4. It is the second Player of more Shane Costa for the tying his first college baseball game and He gave up consecutive singles to the Week honor this season for run. Costa started the inning with a pitched a strong five innings of Kris Zacuto, Joshua Whitesell and Lucatero (Santa Ana, Calif./Mater single to left. work, striking out two and allowing Tommy Perez. Dei HS), who was honored dur- What was left of the 842 fans just one run. Although he hit four The Titans had a 59-game win- ing the week of Feb. 11 after her in attendance cheered as Comfort batters he said he was pleased with ning streak when leading after the performance at the Arizona State crossed the plate with the winning his performance. seventh, Wednesday they extended Fiesta Bowl Classic. run. Hanley rounded the bases with “It felt good,” Ingle said. “The that to 60. excitement. [wind was] a little rough but it still They will travel to Nevada to take –Information courtesy of “It feels great. It’s what you’re felt good.” on the Wolf Pack in a three-game CSUF Athletic Media Relations Katie Cumper/Daily Titan thinking about when you’re on deck The Titans took advantage of two series this weekend. The Titans celebrate a run at Goodwin Field, en route to a 6-5 win. and have an opportunity to win the LMU errors early to jump ahead, 2-

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