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By Ian Hamilton of losing that spot,” Bobbett said. She said she stopped driving because once a week, she doesnʼt own a For The Daily Titan Some students are avoiding the hassle of the rising cost of parking permits. semester parking permit, instead, she Quick Fix to of parking entirely by using alterna- Garza also said when she drove she buys a day permit for $5. tive modes of transportation. would have to get to school an hour By not buying a semester permit, It is not the driving that bothers Marc Delagrammatikas, a comput- and a half early. Caldera benefits from the “Permit Earn Cash James Bobbett. Itʼs the parking. er science major, bikes to school five Bobbett, who lives only about 10 Saver Program,” which gets her Finishing up his fifth year at Cal days a week. minutes away from campus, drives to an additional 25 percent off her College students enjoy flexible work State Fullerton, the marketing major Living nearby, it takes him less school at least a half hour before class Metrolink pass in addition to the has tried to take classes either early in than 10 minutes to get to school. to get a parking spot. 25 percent available to all Cal State schedule while earning as much as the morning or late at night to avoid “I usually get here five minutes Racquel Caldera, criminal jus- Fullerton students enrolled taking 12 $500 for a single night’s work the wait for parking. before class,” Delagrammatikas said. tice major, uses the Metrolink twice units or more. If his class times were split up in “Itʼs just easier and more economi- a week to get from her house in By Nohemy Martinez the middle of the day, heʼd have to cal.” Riverside to Fullerton station, then Daily Titan Staff Writer think twice about leaving campus. Vanessa Garza, criminal justice rides a bus to get to campus. SEE PARKING = PAGE 3 “I usually wouldnʼt leave for risk major, also rides her bike to campus. Although she drives to campus Students Streamline Jupiter Images Education he rising cost of textbooks among other school fees has prompted stu- dents to search for other methods with STEP of raising money. TPopular job options range from taking up a Program enables aspiring second part-time job to controversial choices educators to simultaneously such as egg and sperm donations, other stu- dents, however, have chosen a faster and aquire B.A., credential more consistent way of making money. “You make a lot of money in a short By Jamie Quarles amount of time,” said Ashley Wetterstrom a Daily Titan Staff Writer Cal State Fullerton senior majoring in music and psychology. Child and Adolescent Studies and Wetterstrom was referring to her part- Liberal Studies majors considering time job as a bartender at BJʼs Restaurant a career in teaching may not have and Brewery in Brea, a job option that has to wait as long to obtain a degree if become a popular choice among students on they step to the Streamlined Teacher campus. Education Program. Wetterstrom like many other students is The program uses academic advise- juggling a full-time schedule including work- ment to guide students through the ing as a bartender and coaching a girlʼs soc- process of simultaneously obtaining cer team. their Bachelor of Arts degree and “[Bartending] is a lot more laidback and it credential in 135 units. works around your school schedule,” Crystal The program’s goal is to help Monte, a senior majoring in natural science students obtain their degree and cre- and child development, said. dential more efficiently. Monte, bartender at Stadium Tavern in Kelly Marquez, a Cal State downtown Fullerton, earns anywhere from For the Daily Titan Fullerton student currently involved $200 to $500 on a single night on top of her stefanie Short/ in the program, finds it helpful. hourly wage, while Wetterstrom earns up to JOINING HANDS: Sama Wareh works on Jaclyn Rossʼ hand during the WIN fundraiser Tuesday afternoon. Marquez heard about the program $240 on one night. while attending Sunny Hills High But the pay is not the only reason bartend- School in Fullerton. “The STEP pro- ing attracts so many students; there are many gram is more step-by-step,” Marquez aspects of the job that accommodate to a full- said. “I really do enjoy the STEP time student. program, because it helps me stay on Monte, like other students who bartend is top of my academic goals as well as able to enroll in morning courses full time The Art of Henna upcoming events.” without worrying about conflicting work By Dominic Kingdamo Another goal of the program is to schedules. Daily Titan Staff Writer help students stay in control of their Both students also said bartending accom- classes while at Fullerton. modates to their school schedule, and finding The program requires students to someone to cover shifts unlike many other meet with an academic advisor regu- jobs isnʼt difficult. he Womenʼs Islamic and shared some information on After Iʼve rehydrated it and it larly. Bartending also has a more laid back Network, an organi- the history of henna body art. dries a second time, eventually Liberal studies majors interest- atmosphere compared to a large majority of zation at Cal State “Itʼs just a vegetable dye that the [paste] would just flake off,” ed in a single-subject credential or other jobs. Fullerton, provid- comes from the pounded up, Kelly said. What remains would those interested in a multiple-sub- “Weʼre allowed to be a little more sarcas- eTd henna tattoos during their mostly leaves, of a tree called be the reddish, tattoo-like pig- ject credential are candidates for tic,” said Amanda Vroom, BJʼs bartender and Valentineʼs Day bake sale in the Lawsonia inermis,” Kelly said. ment on the skin. the program as well as child studies CSUF graduate. Titan Walkway. “Itʼs a tree that grows through- Sama Wareh, a CSUF gradu- majors. Like any other job, bartending also has its For those who arenʼt familiar out sort of the northern part of ate and former president of the Kerry Belvill, ambassador for the sacrifices; the opportunity to earn the most with this ancient form of body art, Africa and I believe it grows Womenʼs Islamic Network, was STEP program, and Kristin Luzzi, tip money is during the evening, and the itʼs similar to a tattoo in that itʼs in Arabia also. Henna has been on campus to help out the organi- the coordinator of STEP, both agree shifts, although only averaging five hours, a decoration thatʼs applied to the traced back to probably at least zation with giving the henna tat- that joining STEP is beneficial for can carry late into the night. body, usually the hands and feet. ancient Egypt.” toos. Wareh, who has been doing those wanting to become teachers. Most bars donʼt close their doors until 2:00 The difference between henna She said culturally itʼs usu- henna art for about seven years, is Belvill explained students who in the morning, a setback for students who and a typical tattoo is that henna ally found in Indian and Islamic also the co-founder of Wareh Art, join the program could network with have courses early in the morning. is not permanent. Rather than cultures. specializing in various forms of the faculty, as well as interact with Wetterson and Monte said they sometimes being applied with a needle under “Itʼs especially popular for art including henna. other students. come across annoying customers, which the skin, henna is a paste applied weddings and other kinds of cer- “I like to do different designs Other benefits include introducing requires them to have a sense of humor. with a henna cone or brush to emonies,” said Kelly. every time because I get bored students to clubs and organizations All bartenders usually receive an exam the surface of the skin and while Kelly, whose henna tattoo was of the same designs. I convince present at the STEP kick-off each listing more than 60 different drinks, which tattoos come in a variety of col- still fresh, explained the process them to let me do a freestyle,” year in September. eventually become second nature to prepare. ors, henna is typically a reddish involved. said Wareh, who was featured Student organizations like Bartending serves as an option for students color. “Youʼre supposed to rehydrate the Student California Teachers looking to work the least amount of hours Hilarie Kelly, professor of it with water so a bit more of the SEE AHENN = PAGE 3 Association, the Child and and at the same time be able to earn a decent anthropology, got a henna tattoo color can seep into your skin. amount of money.
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SPORTS OPINION INSIDE WEATHER CHAD CORDERO TITAN EDITORIAL WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY Former Titan pitcher, MLB- Are Bushʼs plans to invest saves leader named to Team USA millions in oil unethical? Morning Drizzle Mostly Sunny Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy PAGE 6 PAGE 4 High: 59 Low: 40 High: 65 Low: 41 High: 64 Low: 43 High: 60 Low: 46 2 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2006 NEWS [email protected] IN OTHER NEWS N’OUT ABOUT WORLD ON CAMPUS Hamas Decries U.S. Report FRIDAY: World famous gui- tarist Denis Azabagic has won JERUSALEM – Hamas derided the United States and Israel over 20 international competi- on Tuesday following reports they were exploring ways to tions and is the youngest win- topple the militantsʼ incoming government. Israeli security ner of the prestigious International officials said they were looking at ways to force Hamas from Guitar Competition “Jacinto e power, and were focusing on an economic squeeze that would Inocencio Guerrero,” in Madrid, prompt Palestinians to clamor for the return of Palestinian Spain. He will be performing at the leader Mahmoud Abbasʼ ousted Fatah Party. The officials spoke Performing Arts Center at 8 p.m. on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to Tickets: $9-$20. discuss the matter with the media. But Foreign Ministry spokes- man Mark Regev said, “There is no such plan.” SATURDAY & SUNDAY: Saddam Fasts in Protest Titan Baseball vs. UC Irvine at Goodwin field. Games will be held BAGHDAD, Iraq – Saddam Hussein told the court during the at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday and 1:00 latest session of his trial Tuesday that he was on hunger strike to p.m. on Sunday. Call (714) 278- protest tough stances by the chief judge. The former Iraqi leader CSUF (2783) for more informa- shouted his support for Iraqi insurgents, yelling “Long live the tion. mujahedeen,” as he entered the courtroom and immediately began a heated exchange with judge Raouf Abdel-Rahman. “For three days we have been holding a hunger strike pro- FEB. 0 2 : Campus will be testing against your way in treating us – against you and your closed in observance of Presidentʼs masters,” Saddam told Abdel-Rahman. Day. NATION Songha Lee/For The Daily Titan Cheney Issued Warning OFF CAMPUS : WASHINGTON – Vice President Dick Cheney has been JAMMINʼ Sophomore classical guitar major Max Mendoza, plays his guitar behind the Performing Arts Center on Monday. given a warning citation for breaking Texas hunting law by TONIGHT: Join the anti- failing to buy a $7 stamp allowing him to shoot upland game Iraq-war protest at the Traffic birds. The warning came from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Circle in Orange at 5:30 p.m. Department after it investigated Cheneyʼs accidental shooting of a fellow quail hunter Saturday on the private Armstrong Ranch in the south part of the state. The department found the acci- TONIGHT: The American dent was caused by a “hunterʼs judgment factor” when Cheney FACULTY Museum for Ceramic Arts will sprayed another hunter while aiming at flying birds. be presenting Don Reitz: Trial by Fire to illustrate the ongoing battle Rove Tied to Abromoff FOCUS between clay and fire. Call (909) 629-1067 for the time. WASHINGTON – Three former associates of Jack Abramoff By Jason Eichelberger say the now-convicted lobbyist frequently told them he had Daily Titan Staff Writer strong ties to the White House through presidential confidant THURSDAY: Dave Attell Karl Rove. The White House said Monday night that Rove will be performing Thursday remembers meeting Abramoff at a 1990s political meeting and Growing up in Ogdensburg, through Sunday at the Brea Improv considered the lobbyist a “casual acquaintance” since President N.Y., a small town along the St. for $25. Call (714) 482-0700 or Bush took office in 2001. New questions have arisen about Lawrence River, Professor Mark visit www.improv2.com/brea for Abramoffʼs ties to the White House since a photo emerged over Drayse would often stare at road tickets. the weekend showing Abramoff with Bush. maps and globes, fascinated by what they conveyed to him and Phil Gordon/Daily Titan curious as to what the outside world FRIDAY: Be at 2 Jʼs Cocktail was like. Mark Drayes Lounge at 10 p.m. where DJs Milo LOCAL Now, after two decades of Rock, Nicotene and Wako will be teaching, including five years as a Geography Professor spinning a funky retro night of hip- Slater Seeks Joint Custody geography professor at Cal State hip/groove/80ʼs beats. Fullerton, Drayse said he hopes to teacher. he assigns essay-based tests and LOS ANGELES – Christian Slater is seeking joint custody of inspire his students to learn more While he majored in geography at papers that require students to think his 4-year-old daughter and 6-year-old son, according to refiled about geography and discover the Clark University in Massachusetts, critically. FRIDAY: Blues-funk band divorce papers. The documents, filed Friday in Superior Court, rapidly changing world around it was his teaching assistant job as The payoff, Drayse said, is stu- Blues Bettie will be performing at also indicate the actor wants to divide property under terms of them. a graduate student at the University dents learn something new and fur- the Boardwalk Café in Santa Ana a written agreement between himself and estranged wife Ryan “Students can explore a wide of Toronto that spurred him to con- ther their college education. at 11:30 p.m. Tickets: $5. Haddon.Those terms were not disclosed. variety of topics in human, environ- sider a career in teaching. “Iʼm not the easiest person to mental and physical geography,” He then headed West, earning his take a class with, because I have Reports compiled from The Associated Press Drayse said. “It gets people think- doctorate in geography at UCLA. high expectations for my students,” SATURDAY: The all-female, ing about and understanding the Currently, Drayse teaches three Drayse said. “If your not chal- multi-cultural divas play a kicky world around them, a necessity in a geography courses at CSUF, lenged, youʼre not learning.” hybrid style: traditional mariachi globalizing, fast-paced world.” including geography of the United Away from the rigors of the – spiced with drums, percussion Drayse attributes many of his States and Canada, geography of classroom, Drayse, who lives in and flute – that segues to cumbia, personal beliefs and qualities to his the worldʼs economies, and the cit- the Los Angeles area with his wife, salsa, merenque, cha cha cha and DAILY TITAN parents. ies and suburbs. Rebecca, enjoys traveling, hiking jazz. They will perform at the “My parents were powerful “Here at CSUF, we have a great and good food. Laguna Beach Artistsʼ Theatre at EDITORIAL influences on my life,” he said. group of students and teachers in Despite a long teaching career, 7:30. Tickets: $10-$20. “They stressed the importance of the department. Itʼs a supportive Drayse is still quite ambitious with Executive Editor Nicole M. Smith Managing Editor Kim Orr education and having strong moral and enjoyable community within his future teaching endeavors. Production Manager Danielle Torricelli values. They taught me tolerance this large campus,” he said. “I want to become a better teach- NEXT WEEK: Social News Editor Courtney Bacalso for other people and different cul- When it comes to his teaching er and researcher,” he said. “One D rocks another month at HOB Asst. News Editor Jordan Mastagni tures.” methods, Drayse admits that his of the great things about teaching Anaheim. 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late once in a while, she has been to drive to campus and wait in PARKING riding the bus for two and a half the aisles for a spot to open up FROM PAGE 1 years and would recommend it to in a lot closer to their classes. other students. Waiting in the aisles is not per- “It beats parking by leaps and mitted, according to the Parking bounds,” Biondo said. It is also and Transportation Services Web While the pass is still expen- free with a studentʼs Titan Card. site. sive, she saves $144 on the semes- By going to the first floor of the “It is a violation to wait in the ter parking permit as well as the Pollak library, a student can get parking lot aisles for a parking cost of gas. their card encoded for the “OCTA space. Violators are subject to Danielle Biondo, theatre arts U-Pass Program,” which pro- a $50.00 fine,” according to the major, rides the bus directly vides free travel on local Orange Web site. “Rather than wait 15 to from her house in Buena Park to County Transportation Authority 20 minutes for a parking space to school. bus routes. become available, we suggest to She said although buses can be But many students still choose go park in the north lots.”
HENNA from Pakistan,” Hussain said. would say dip your whole FROM PAGE 1 When asked to describe how hand in henna. It evolved from it feels when being applied, medicinal purposes to use for she said, “It feels cold, kind of design and décor.” on the Hallmark Channel as a tickles.” Hana Khan, a senior psychol- henna artist. “Iʼve never had This is part of the appeal of ogy major and current presi- somebody that didnʼt like my henna tattoos, as opposed to dent of the Womenʼs Islamic freestyle.” permanent tattoos. It allows Network, said the organiza- “Some people want their the wearers to express them- tion decided to have a fund- name on it, or some people selves, but not permanently. raiser after most of their funds bring a picture of something “Itʼs becoming very popu- were used towards other relief they want. I get all kinds of lar in Western cultures now,” organizations. Small henna tat- people with different ideas. Kelly said. “It shows up on all toos were being offered for Some people have never had it different skin $5 while large done and are doing it just to get tones, but it oneʼs were a kick out of it, some people might look a “... some people going for $10. feel like itʼs exotic so they little differ- feel it’s exotic so “Itʼs going want to do it,” Wareh said. ent. Thatʼs they want to do it.” pretty good, Henna art, which is usually another nice the henna tat- very intricate, typically has a thing about Sama Wareh toos are actu- flowery, vine-like design to it. it, itʼs very Fullerton Graduate ally a good Oftentimes it appears that adaptable.” seller,” Khan itʼs flowing on and over the H e n n a , said, who was body part itʼs applied to. It is which has traditionally been also helping out with some of probably for this reason that used primarily for decorative the henna painting. “mostly women, not that many reasons, has also been said to “Whenever I do henna, I guys get it done,” Wareh said. have some purifying, medici- kind of get into this trance Ashley Hussain, freshman nal qualities to it. because everything in life is so biochemistry major, stopped “[Henna] is very good for detailed, even down to the last by the booth to get some henna your skin and itʼs good for leaf, but. When I do henna I applied to her hand and wrist. circulation,” Kelly said about feel more spiritual because itʼs “I have it a couple times a the supposed benefits of henna, so detailed,” Wareh said about year, like during festival or “The prophet Muhammad the spiritual connection she has holidays, because my dadʼs prescribed it for arthritis. He with her art. 6 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2006 SPORTS [email protected] SPORTS Titans Aim to Finish Strong in IN SHORT Conference Play on the Road BASEBALL Cordero to play Men’s basketball looking to with 29 points, while shooting a remarkable 12-15 from the field. Senior guard Jermaine for Team USA gain momentum as Big West Harper and his fellow backcourt mate junior Tournament approaches Bobby Brown also played big roles in the The reigning Major League victory, combining for 31 points and 13 saves leader, and former Titan assists. Chad Cordero is one of 30 big- BY JASON EICHELBERGER Jamaal Brown said the teamʼs outlook is league players that will compete Daily Titan Staff Writer real simple. for Team USA in the first-ever “We always play hard,” Brown said. World Baseball Classic. The “Weʼll be ready to play.” international tournament will be As the calendar reaches mid-February, 49ersʼ Head Coach Larry Reynolds knows held March 3-20. college basketball games become bigger and that stopping the Titans can be difficult. USA Baseball, in conjunc- more important, while teams prepare them- “They have tremendous scorers, which tion with Major League Baseball selves for conference tournament play and a makes it hard to stop them,” Reynolds said. announced the 30-man roster with shot for an NCAA Tournament berth. “We have to make them work for their shots players who are expected to par- The Cal State Fullerton menʼs basketball and limit transition baskets.” ticipate in the first round against team will begin that preparation Wednesday The 49ers are coming off a tough 81-78 Mexico, Canada and South night, when they travel to the Walter Pyramid home loss to the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos Africa. The roster does not have in Long Beach to take on the 49ers in a on Saturday, in which they had a six point to be officially submitted until match-up of teams looking to solidify their lead with three minutes to go, only to have March 2 conference standings. the Gauchos use an 11-2 run to gain the vic- The roster does not have to be The Titans, (11-10 overall, and 4-7 in the tory. The 49ers are led by senior guard Jibril officially submitted until March 2 Big West), trail the fourth place 49ers (11-11 Hodges (15.0 ppg), who is the conferenceʼs The roster includes some of base- overall, 6-5 in the Big West) by two games, leader in the three point shooting at 39 ballʼs biggest names including: with only three games remaining in Big percent. The 49ers have a balanced scoring Roger Clemens, Ken Griffey, Jr., West play. All three of CSUFʼs remaining team, as three other players are averaging Mark Teixeira, Alex Rodriguez, conference games are on the road, which in double figures, something that Reynolds Derek Jeter and Chipper Jones. may be a blessing in disguise, considering values. The USAʼs roster is heavy on that the Titans are 7-5 away from Titan “We have a lot of versatility, which means relief pitchers due to rules regu- Gym. This pivotal game may go a long way on any given night, anyone can go for a big lating pitch counts and days of in determining the fourth seed in the Big night,” Reynolds said. rest. No pitcher can throw more West Tournament. The top four seeds in the The Titans are seeking revenge following than 65 pitches per appearance in tournament get an automatic bye in the first a 97-96 overtime loss to the 49ers at Titan the first round of the tournament, round. Gym on Jan 19. In that game, Jamaal Brown 80 in the second round and 95 in CSUF is coming off one of their bet- dominated the game with 31 points and 10 the semifinals or finals. ter games of the season, an 81-63 victory rebounds, while shooting a blistering 13-16 Cordero won the Rolaids Relief against Cal State Northridge at Titan Gym from the field. However, five 3-pointers Award as the top closer in the on Saturday afternoon. The Titans con- and 23 points from Hodges, including a National League with 47 saves trolled the game on both ends of the court, 3-pointer that sent the game into overtime, Matt Petit/Daily Titan in 2005. forcing 23 turnovers and holding Mike helped lead the 49ers to a one point win over The First Round will take Efevberha, one of the conferenceʼs leading SWARMED: Titan point guard John Clemmons (center) looks for a possible shot as Cal the Titans. State Northridge Matadors Calvin Chitwood (left) and Bakari Altheimer (right) defend. place in Arizona at Chase Field scorers to five points on 2-5 shooting from Titans Head Coach Bob Burton knows with the two winners moving to the field. Offensively, the Titans shot a blis- what his team must do as the season draws blocking out for rebounds,” Burton said. “I momentum for the tournament.” Angel Stadium (March 12-16) tering 56 percent from the field. Senior cen- to an end. also think playing great defense like we did The 49ers lead the all-time series against to take on the pair of finalists ter Jamaal Brown continued his strong play “Stopping penetration is a key, as well as the other night is huge. We need to build the Titans 53-36. from the Japan-South Korea- China-Chinese Taipei pool. The Semifinals and Finals will take place in San Diegoʼs PETCO Park Ligety Grabs Gold in Olympic Winter Games March 18-20. the bronze at 3:10.67. “Iʼm not surprised heʼs on the first Olympic gold medal. evening in the Italian Alps. The Associated Press Austrian favorite Benjamin podium,” U.S. menʼs coach Phil The disqualification gave the About three-quarters of the way TENNIS Raich, the leader going into the McNichol said. “Iʼm a bit sur- lead temporarily to Raich, who through the first of two evening final slalom run, skied off course, prised he won gold.” had trailed Miller by nearly a sec- slalom runs - on the 42nd of 56 Team loses SESTRIERE, Italy - Young Ted setting off a red-white-and-blue It was only the fourth Olympic ond. gates Miller pinned a red gate with Ligety gave the United States the celebration at the finish area. Alpine gold medal ever for U.S. The U.S. team decided not to his left ski and the post popped up seventh straight Olympic gold medal that Bode “Itʼs incredible,” Ligety said. “I men. protest. between his feet. Miller couldnʼt deliver Tuesday canʼt believe it (happened) in com- Ligety burst onto the world “We looked at it enough times,” “I came down and the run felt Cal State Fullerton senior Ruya night, uncorking two dynamic sla- bined because Iʼm not very good scene with two thirds and a sec- said program director Jesse Hunt. fine,” Miller said. “I had no idea I Inalpulat and junior Gina Le lom runs to win the menʼs com- in downhill.” ond in this, his second World Cup “Weʼre satisfied.” had straddled... I was in the recov- each posted singles victories, but bined and break the Americansʼ He said it would have been even season, and it seemed only a ques- Miller was nonchalant. ery room already getting ready it wasnʼt enough as visiting UC bad luck in Alpine skiing. better if Raich had finished. tion of when, not if he would be a “Iʼve straddled probably more for the second run when I heard Irvine won the doubles point and The 21-year-old skier from Park “I would prefer to win standing winner. times than most people have fin- it on the radio and I looked at the the remaining four singles matches City, Utah, in his first Olympics, up to him,” Ligety said. It couldnʼt have come at a better ished the slalom,” he told reporters replay.” to hand the Titans a 5-2 defeat had a combined time of 3 minutes, U.S. skiers Steven Nyman and time for the frustrated Americans. at the bottom of the run. By his own assessment, Miller on Tuesday afternoon at the Titan 9.35 seconds for the downhill and Scott Macartney tackled Ligety, “Itʼs a great day, especially with Indeed, the often-reckless was not as wild as he usually is. Courts. two slalom runs. Ivica Kostelic and the three teammates rolled in Bode skiing out,” Macartney said. American failed to finish five of “I wasnʼt so much conservative Fullerton fell to 1-7 overall, 0-5 of Croatia won the silver medal, the snow together. They rose, and “Ted stepped up.” seven slaloms on the World Cup as just bad,” he said. in the Big West Conference. The 53-hundredths of a second behind Ligety waved an American flag “Youʼve just got to get in the circuit this season. Still, it might have been good Anteaters improved to 2-3 overall, the American at 3:09.88. Rainer while he was propped on the oth- starting gate and throw down what- “If itʼs clear, itʼs clear,” Miller enough had it not been for his mis- 1-0 in league play. Schoenfelder of Austria captured ersʼ shoulders. ever youʼve got,” Ligety said. said. take in the “flush,” when the skier Inalpulat posted a straight-set, What he had was two near-flaw- That left U.S. hopes to Ligety, comes out of a straight line of flags 6-2, 6-4, win over UCIʼs Becky less slalom runs _ the nightʼs fast- who was 32nd after the downhill, and makes a sharp turn. Bernhard at No. 1 singles while est at 43.84 seconds in his clinch- 3.06 seconds behind Miller, and “Itʼs a clear straddle,” McNichol Le also won in straight sets, 7-5, ing second run and 44.09 seconds third after the first slalom run, said. 6-3, over Inna Agababian at No. in the first, .01 slower than the best 86-hundredths of a second behind Miller had seemed poised to 2 singles. time of that leg. Raich. become the first U.S. Alpine skier The duo also teamed up for On the final run, he attacked the “Teddy will save the day,” to win three Olympic medals. a win at No. 1 doubles, leading steep part of the course at the start McNichol said. The large scoreboard at the foot Jayme Hu and Claire Fermin, 7-6, but gained most of his time with a He did, and he picked up his of the hill showed several replays before the UCI pair retired. sweep through the middle section, more famous teammate in the pro- after his run, but Millerʼs name Fullerton returns to action dashing between gates with a per- cess. remained atop the leaderboard for Thursday (Feb. 16) as the Titans fect aggressive rhythm. Like a cowboy riding a wild nearly a half-hour. Thatʼs when an travel to Loyola Marymount. Miller was disqualified for horse, Miller was a sharp contrast orange asterisk went up beside his straddling a gate in the first run, to the smooth, swivel-hipped style name, and seconds later “1. Bode Information provided by CSUF just when he seemed to have built of Raich in a classic U.S.-Austrian Miller” was gone completely, Sports Media Relations, www. a commanding lead for his elusive showdown on a cloud-shrouded replaced at the top with Raich. Fullertontitans.com 4 WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15, 2006 OPINION [email protected]
TITAN EDITORIAL Taking a Monetary Sigh of Relief Providing insight, analysis and perspective since 1960 By Jessica Horn becoming more predominant in any days are working full time, some ating on time because they wind Daily Titan Staff Writer career field you look at, it seems even two jobs, just trying to pay up taking meaningless classes. The logical that everyone should have a for their college education instead classes they intended to take are chance to go to college –a college of having to take out giant student sometimes inhabited by slackers OIL SHAKEDOWN Students at UC and CSU cam- of their choosing- to get that degree, loans that they will have to pay back who donʼt show up and end up puses can now put their checkbooks and to be competitive, without hav- for years to come. failing, or are full of students who t was reported yesterday These companies have lines back in their pockets. The news ing to crash on a friendʼs couch and Having been a student at both a needed some extra GE credits and that Bushʼs new budget their pockets through the pain that Governor Schwarzenegger no live off of Top Ramen while doing community college and now a uni- thought it would be a easy three proposal aims to give of our collective society. While longer plans to boost the tuition it. versity, I know that there are mas- units. oil companies $7 billion Bushʼs plan may help curb fees gives students and parents a Thank God the governor reconsid- sive numbers of students enrolled This shouldnʼt have to be the case, over the next five years in an dependency on foreign oil, the reason to relay a big sigh of relief ered this decision in January 2006, each semester -no matter the num- and hopefully budgets will allow I this semester. when he announced the plan to ber you can never find a parking more course options in the com- effort to encourage further oil administration doesnʼt expect exploration. The administra- prices to any fall lower despite Understandably many people wipe out the anticipated fee increase space- and the pain of registering in ing years, although many opposers tions aim is to cut dependency the fact that the oil compa- were upset in 2004 when Governor as well as restore the Cal Grant much needed classes –the ones that believe that this fee elimination will on foreign oil. nies are saving money by not Schwarzenegger set forth a new Program, to help lower-income everyone has to have, but only one turn around to bite us in the collec- The plan would allow oil paying royalties to the federal budget which would require stu- students with good grades pay for section is offered per semester- at tive butt. companies to drill, royalty government. dents of the University of California school. Supposedly, California is both types of campuses. Hopefully this scenario will not free, on federally owned land. The royalties belong to the and California State University sys- now in a secure enough position, At a time when even just living be a reoccurring state of events, The projected amount of the American people. They should tems to pay higher fees, receive financially, to cover expenses for the in California, especially in the OC, as supporters of the tuition hike lost revenue will be realized be paid because private indus- less financial aid (a vital source for first time in years. is squeezing students dry, paying for declare. While I am almost out of by 2012, according to a New try should not take something many students) and compete for The original plans were to raise college can catapult us into escalat- college and done with dealing with York Times estimate. that belongs to the public, and fewer spots among the campuses. undergraduate fees by eight percent, ing debt. this issue on a personal basis, at The announcement by the then sell it back at a huge The governorʼs plan of action was to graduate fees by 10 percent and I know, especially as a least until I find a real job and Bush administration comes at mark-up. Last year, Exxon- reroute a larger number of students professional school fees by five to Communications student, which start grad school, I still have many a time of record-high oil pric- Mobile Corp reported $36 bil- to community colleges instead of to 10 percent. seems to be the most overcrowded friends with a way to go. All stu- es, not to mention record-high lion profit – the biggest single- the nine UC campuses or 23 CSU Thankfully Schwarzenegger major I could have chosen, that dents deserve to get the classes they profits for the major oil com- year profit for a U.S. company. campuses. and his supporters, including CSU classes are scarce and sometimes need to move on and shouldnʼt have panies. Thus, as the industry Ever. With more and more people Chancellor Charles Reed, recognize slim pickings. Many students worry to pawn their prized possessions to lounges luxuriously in the lap With this in mind, the Bush attending college, and degrees that more and more students these about the prospects of not gradu- do so. of economic wellbeing, they administration should focus can look forward to billions in more on balancing the bud- gratuitous government hand- get instead of offering sweet- outs. heart deals to oil companies Wednesday’s Gone With the Wind You know the oil compa- so that they can further exploit hopefully do that once: today. tive to cancer survivors? Remember heart. nies: the same companies that Americaʼs dependency on oil. JEFF CARES bend us over at the gas pump The American people are Look here… it isnʼt that I donʼt that? Or how about the psycho chick No, just because I called you every time we fill up our tanks. being taken for a ride: not only Good news like you, Wednesday… itʼs just who wrote an entire diatribe spew- sweetheart doesnʼt mean weʼre back The same companies that force are they squeezed for every and bad news that… well, you smother me. I know ing about how she read all my together. No, I just donʼt want you other businesses to raise prices nickel and dime at the gas people. I am yesterday was Valentineʼs Day, and stuff, but somehow I was a moron to hurt yourself… or anyone else. in order to pay for the high pump, but by the Bush admin- back with my I know thatʼs what two people do, not worth reading? Remember her? Jesus, baby… that thing is loaded, cost of distribution. istration as well. regular column. Wednesday, when they are in love. Wednesday, you were supposed donʼt wave it around. Point it at the The good But we arenʼt in love, Wednesday, to protect me from that, and you ground, for Godʼs sake. No donʼt news is that and I think youʼve known that for a didnʼt. So now I am moving on to point it at my heart. Iʼm not staying. long time. No, it isnʼt Friday. Iʼm Tuesday. Fine… youʼre right I donʼt have Editorial Board not in love with Friday, that is The Stop crying. Seriously, a heart, never did. But if thatʼs true, Philip Fuller, Opinion Editor I have decided that in all fair- Cure. Stop saying that. Wednesday. Iʼm breaking up with then why did you fall for me in the Nicole M. Smith, Executive Editor Jeff Klima ness for people Wednesday, I know what you you because I realize Tuesday is a first place? No donʼt say that, I have Kim Orr, Managing Editor who go to school wanted, and I know what I wanted better fit, mentally, emotionally… lucky genes… and you didnʼt even Humor from life. Our two paths ran side by and physically. I didnʼt want to know about that until after we were In deference to the paradigm established by venerable Swiss philosopher Jean-Jacques on Tuesdays Rousseau, unsigned Titan Editorials strive to represent the general will of the Daily (myself includ- side for a long time. A really long bring that up. Stop crying. We both together. Look, final word: Tuesday Titan editorial board and do not necessarily reflect the view of the university. ed) I will begin getting published on time considering how most relation- know it is true. You couldnʼt provide is my day now and Iʼm sticking Tuesdays instead. You see the good ships go these days. for me the least of what I require with her.