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Vo l u m e 74, I s s u e 48 Tuesday M ay 21, 2002 TSU open for all-night- All-Night Study events: May 21 and 22 nFINALS: Until May The event, which lasts until May Gabrielino will be open until 4 a.m., from studying, the TSU offers a bar- “Exam Jam” in the gym, from 8 p.m. to 11 31, gives students a chance to hit starting May 26. rage of distractions. p.m. Free basketball, volleyball and badminton 31, students can take the books and take advantage of the Mainframe computer lab also has Associated Students, Inc. TSU’s many amenities. extended operating hours through Productions sponsors a variety of games. advantage of services “The nature of the event is to May 31. The lab will be open from promotions from May 28 to 31, Hip-hop dance class from 9:45 to 10:45 p.m. open the building to students around 8 a.m. to 2 a.m., Mondays through including prize giveaways and free to help them relax and the clock,” said TSU Director Kurt Thursdays. Fridays, it will be open massages. study for exams Borsting. “It gives students a last from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Students can Rec Sports is holding the “Exam May 24 opportunity to study or work on print items for free May 24, from 1 Jam” today and Wednesday in the Free printing at the Mainframe computer lab, By Theresa Salinas group projects.” p.m. to 5 p.m. The lab houses more gym, from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. Students Daily Titan Staff Writer Various TSU departments partici- than 30 Dell computers and a large can participate in basketball, volley- from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. pate in the all-night study program, selection of magazines and CDs. ball and badminton games. A free offering services to help prepare Senior Jimmy Lin said he thinks hip-hop dance class will be from The Titan Student Union is being students, mentally and physically, it’s a good idea to have study rooms 9:45 p.m. to 11:45 p.m. Admission is May 28 to 30 transformed this week into a 24- for finals week. and computer labs open before and free with a valid Cal State Fullerton Free bowling and billiards at the TSU Games hour study center, complete with For those who need extra study during finals week. student ID. and Recreation, from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. group study areas and stress relief time, most student lounges and meet- “If I had access to those resources “It’s an opportunity to take a amenities. ing rooms will be open 24 hours a it would help me study for finals,” break,” said Alison Wittwer, assis- Free massages in the TSU Fireside Lounge, The TSU kicked off its traditional day. TSU rooms such as Alvardo, Lin said. All-Night Study program Monday. Bradford, Gilman, Hetebrink and For students who need a reprieve TSU/ 6 Kimonos add to ambiance nART: The exhibit of All kimonos are encased in glass and are displayed on mannequins or special Japanese costumes in kimono stands, which were provided by Kimona-Ya, a specialty shop in Los the Atrium Gallery in Angeles. the Pollak Library was “ I tried not to touch the fabrics,” said Hwang Kwang, one of the exhibit’s extended until June 2 installers. “We do the heavy-duty work; there By Veronica Hagey are special people who put the kimonos Daily Titan Staff Writer up. Those fabrics need special care,” he said. Serene, Japanese music greets visi- The Japanese wedding kimono, tors at the “Kimono: The Wearable Art designed by Katsura, includes hand and of Japan” exhibit in the Atrium Gallery, machine embroidery in metallic gold, at Cal State Fullerton’s Pollak Library. silver and copper threads on a black Adding to the scene are Japanese flowers background. and screens. “I liked most of them but I particularly “The big news is that the exhibit has liked the wedding one,” Hwang said. been extended until June 2,” said JoAnn Yamano’s designs focus on traditional Carter-Wells, co-producer of the stage kimonos, but also showcased are two presentation and opening reception of fantasy kimonos. the exhibit. One of Yamano’s traditional kimonos Live models presented the kimonos on display is the Jyuni-hitoe, a 12-layered during the stage presentation March 22. ceremonial kimono made for court ladies “They also had children from the com- in Japan. Courtesy of Janice Sheffield munity modeling the kimonos, which The Jyuni-hitoe stands out with its Fifteen 4-to-5-year-olds from the Children’s Center protested Monday to unlock a gate at the corner of Campus and Corporation drives. was fun. It was a big event,” said Ashley vibrant green, red and orange layers con- Bishop, chair of the reading department, trasted against the muted peach, cream which is one of the exhibit’s sponsors. and white layers that form a colorful “V” The ongoing exhibit in the library in front of the chest. A gold, Japanese hair Pint-sized protesters prevail features traditional Japanese costumes, ornament crowns the mannequin’s head. including fantasy kimonos adorned with Another kimono that separates itself nDEMONSTRATION: West Campus and Corporation drives in the street,” and “it’s hard to wait, Sheffield said. feathers, rhinestones and pearls. from the others is the Furisode, which Monday morning, they discovered 15 open the gate,” around in a circle. Five-year-old Tahshae Catching Kimonos representing women at dif- translates to “long sleeves.” A group of children children, between age 4 and 5, from Every three minutes the children said her favorite part of the protest ferent life stages are part of the traditional The sleeves are nearly floor length the Children’s Center picketing and rotated the signs so each could have a was when the children wrote a “thank costume portion of the exhibit. Casual on the outspread kimono, which hangs learned a valuable shouting “unlock the gate, unlock the turn holding one. After a few minutes you” note to the officers for unlocking and formal kimonos, following women on a kimono stand. Young, unmarried lesson in fighting for gate.” with no results, some started to think the gate. from adolescence to adulthood, unmar- women wear this particular kimono for “They are empowered to take their efforts failed. “We were shouting ‘yea’ when they ried to married, line the walls of the formal or festive occasions, according their rights Monday action,” said Betsy Gibbs, director of Eight minutes later, two officers unlocked the gate,” Catching said. Atrium Gallery. to the exhibit’s information cards. Silver, the Children’s Center. “They don’t appeared and unlocked the gate. “We were laughing and circling all the Featured artists are Japanese kimono gold, and copper flowers bloom on the have to rely on other people.” Janice Sheffield, head teacher for the way around.” designers Jane Aiko Yamano and Yumi By Rita Freeman hand-painted kimono, which has also Daily Titan News Editor Shortly after 11 a.m., children from Sunshine Room at the Children’s After the protest, Sheffield suspects Katsura. Katsura is a well-known artist been tie-dyed and hand embroidered the Sunshine Room at the Children’s Center and organizer of the protest, the gate might have been locked acci- who has designed for the Pope, said with metallic threads. Center started their protest over a said the children started jumping up dentally. She said the gate shuts the Veronica Chiang, the exhibit’s curator. The two fantasy kimonos are dis- Public Safety responded to a riot locked gate that prevented them from and down, screaming and running facility off and the children cannot go Chiang said Yamano has been played on mannequins. The electric pink call Monday morning expecting to walking on the sidewalk. across the street in celebration of their anywhere unless they cross into the groomed from infancy to keep the kimo- and white kimono is layered with sheer find students protesting. They carried the six signs that stated victory. no tradition. fabric, lace, sequins and pearls. The When they arrived at the corner of remarks like “little feet do not belong “It was like they were free,” PROTEST/ 8 “Yamano was designated by her accompanying headpiece with intricate grandmother to carry on the tradition,” Chiang said. KIMONO/ 7 Wushu coach brings world-class experience to stu- nTRAINING: CSUF’s students is amazing. Maintaining a close Beijing National Team is No. 1 in the ing up and performing what you have relationship with students and earning world. already know.” instructor, Philip Chen, respect is something he has strived for “It served as a booster shot,” Chen Last fall, Chen had the opportunity to through the years. said. “The training experience is much participate in the World Wushu games in practiced with China’s Chen’s love and dedication to Wushu, different than in the United States. For Armenia. The event is host to 92 coun- elite national team a 5,000-year-old Chinese martial art, one month, six hours a day, six days a tries and is held every two years. Chen developed when he was a child watching week you eat breathe and live Wushu. placed fifth in Southern Staff and sixth in and Jet Li’s teacher movies and actors such as Jet Li. It gives you a chance to focus on your Southern Saber— weapons events in the However, Wushu was more than experience.” art of Wushu. By Erick Fierro Martinez just pop culture and exercise, “it was Training with the best athletes in the Chen says his success is largely Daily Titan Staff Writer an opportunity to learn more about my world is only a part of the experience because of his parents. [family’s] culture,” Chen said. – the coaches are the other part. “If it wasn’t for their support, I Through the years, Chen has had “The coach is much more focused. wouldn’t have been able to compete,” he It is not every day a young energetic many coaches, but he has spent most Once you are there, you are theirs. said. “They also supported me financial- instructor walks into a classroom pre- of his years training with Brian Wang. Everything must be precise,” he said. ly, competition is expensive. I’ve been pared to teach students an art form that Wang practiced Wushu in the Province Chen’s first national competition to Armenia, Hong Kong and Brazil and sometimes can appear intimidating. of Nanjing, China for many years and was in 1995 where he placed second usually a family member travels with However, when Wushu instructor later served as the head coach for the at the Long Beach International Karate me. It’s like having another coach there Philip Chen walks into the classroom Province of Nanjing Wushu team. Championship. In 1996, he placed first at for me.” each morning, students immediately Chen also had the opportunity to prac- the National Wushu Competition. Chen’s father knows what its like to be identify with him and admire his courage tice the martial art with Jet Li’s instruc- “The competition was won months a competing athlete. He was once a team- to take on such a difficult task. tor Wu Bin, head coach of the Beijing beforehand – 99 percent of competition Erick fierro martinez/Daily Titan The relationship Chen has with his National Wushu Team in China. The is the training the other 1 percent is show- WUSHU/ 8 Philip Chen teaches students the martial art, Wushu, at CSUF.

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Community Auditorium in Fullerton. Tickets call (714) 278-3371. 3371. range from $16 to $40. For more Campus The TSU Center Gallery pres- The Pacific Symphony information, call (714) 879-1732. ents art works by Kozue Imamura Orchestra presents Broadway The Department of Music through May 24. The Gallery and film legend Marvin Hamlisch The 44th Annual Garden presents jazz combos May 21 at is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in an Evening of Broadway Show Grove Strawberry Festival with the 8 p.m. in the Little Theatre of the Admission is free. For more infor- ttwwoo Tunes and Pop Standards, May theme “A Salute to Those Who Performing Arts Center and the mation, call (714) 278-2468. A guide to what’s happening 24 and 25 at the Orange County Protect and Serve” takes place on Diverse Instrument Ensemble Performing Arts Center in Costa Memorial Day weekend, May 24- at 8 p.m. in the Minor Hall of the The TSU Underground has BRIEFS Mesa. The concerts begin at 8 27 at the Village Green, between Performing Arts Center. For more free bowling every Thursday from p.m. Ticket prices range from $25 Main and Euclid in downtown information, call (714) 278-3371. 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Shoe rental is Guitar orchestras to dren ages 5-11 and children under to $77 and can be purchased Garden Grove from 1 p.m. to 10p. $1.50. For more information, call perform at Little Theatre five years are free with adult paid by either calling the Pacific m. For more information call (714) The Asian American Studies (714) 278-2144. admission. Symphony Orchestra Ticket 638-0981 or visit www.strawber- Program Brown-Bag Series pres- Presented by the Cal State The Air Museum Planes of Office at (714) 755-5799 or Ticket ryfestival.org. ents “So are you going to have The Titan Tusk Force meets Fullerton Department of Music, Fame is located at 7000 Merrill Master at (714) 740-7878. an arranged marriage?: Marriage every Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. in the guitar orchestras under the Avenue #17 in Chino. Cypress College will host in the South Asian American TSU 259. For more information, directions of David Grimes and For more information, call (909) The 64th Annual Fullerton the 13th Annual Juried Student Community,” May 21 at noon in call (714) 278-2468. Richard Turner will be performing 597-3722. Memorial Day Observance will Photography Exhibition, through the Pollak Library room 360. at the Little Theatre on May 24 at take place May 27 at 10 a.m. at May 25 at the Anaheim Museum. The TSU presents the Titan 8 p.m. Paintball Expo to be held the Loma Vista Memorial Park in For more information, call (714) The TSU will have their All- Pride Bowling League every The orchestras will perform at the Fairplex in Pomona Fullerton. The Theme will be “A 778-3301. Night Study program May 20 Wednesday night at 6:30 p.m. Roland Dyens’ “Cote Sud,” Salute to Nurses in the Military.” through May 31 and will be open This event is open for all faculty, Annette Kruisbrink’s “The Presented by the Fairplex in For more information, call (714) The Grand Central Art Center 24 hours. All areas of the building staff and students and the cost Chippenwyan Naildance,” Nikita Pomona, the Paintball Expo will 738-6311. in Santa Ana presents the exhi- will be open. For more informa- per week is $9. For more informa- Koshkin’s “Moin-Moin,” Fito take place June 1 from noon to 5 bition “The Nihon Journal,” a tion, call (714) 278-2468. tion, call (714) 278-2144. Olivares’ “El Colestrol” and other p.m. and June 2 from 10 a.m. to The Pacific Symphony collection of images produced works. 4 p.m. Orchestra presents the 2001-2002 by Rachel Rosenthal in Japan, The Arboretum will have a The TSU Underground has a The program will also fea- New products, paintball teams Hal and Jeanette Segerstrom through May 26 in the Grand gardening class for children May Video Game Extravaganza May ture duets by Leo Brouwer and and markers and door prizes will Family Classics Series “An Central Art Center Project Room. 23 from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. 20-31 from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. Play Ernesto Cordero. be featured at the event. Alpine Symphony,” May 22 and For more information, call (714) Parent participation is nor required various videogames to win cool Tickets are $8 for regular The Fairplex is located on May 23 at 8 p.m. at the Orange 567-7233 or (714) 567-7234. and the fee is $ per child. For prizes. Must be a CSUF student admission and $5 with Titan 1101 West McKinley Avenue in County Performing Arts Center. more information, call (714) 278- to participate in the event. discount. They are available at Pomona. Tickets are on sale at the TSU The Department of Theatre 3579. the Performing Arts Center Box Tickets are $15 for regular Information and Services Desk. and Dance presents “Songs for The Department of Music Office and online at tickets.com. admission and $13 for ages 15 For more information, call (714) a New World,” May 23-26. Both The Performing Arts Center presents student and faculty jazz For more information, contact and younger. 278-2468. productions will be in the Grand presents the play ”Rocky and combos at 8 p.m., May 21, in the the box office at (714) 278-3371. For more information, contact Central Art Center in Santa Ana. Diego” through May 26 in the Little Theatre. Tickets are $8 and Revy Samia at (408) 929-6159 or The Fullerton Civic Light Opera Tickets are $10 for general admis- Recital Hall of the Performing Arts $5 with Titan discount. For more Aviation Photography and log on to paintballexpo.com. presents the musical “Camelot” sion and $5 in advance with Titan Center. Ticket prices are $9. For information, call the Performing Art Show and Sale through May 26 at the Plummer discount. For more information, more information, call (714) 278- Arts Center box office at (714) Museum adds two Presented by the Friends of board members the Air Museum, the Aviation CALENDAR OF EVENTS Photography and Art and Sale Two people have been added COP BLOTTER will take place on June 1 at the to the Board of Trustees of the Monday, May 13 Nutwood Avenue, west of Titan He requested to be taken to At the 500 block of North Air Museum Planes of Fame Fullerton Museum Center. Drive on a white Volvo at 11:20 the Health Center. The physi- Placentia, police performed a rou- in Chino from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. They are Clarence O. Hill of At 4:31 p.m., vandalism was a.m. cal plant was called to clean up tine traffic stop on a white Toyota Portions of the proceeds will be Fullerton and Will Nettleship of reported to police in Lot E. blood. at 11:33 p.m. A blood tech and donated to the museum. Placentia. The 21-member board Public Safety responded to a Orange County Tow were called. Paid admission to the event is a non-profit group that works The driver of a gray 2000 call involving disorderly conduct Vandalism in the bookstore will include the museum’s in cooperation with the City of Honda CRV reported the car at the Quad at 12:27 p.m. When was reported to Public Safety at Saturday, May 18 monthly event called “Women in Fullerton. Raising funds is a chief missing at 5:20 p.m. The person police arrived, the parties left. 12:55 p.m. The stair railing was Aviation.” Members, volunteers responsibility for the board; it helps parked the car in the 30-minute damaged. At 12:47 p.m., police per- and staff members both from the finance future museum exhibitions. zone on South Campus Drive at At 12:49 p.m., a hit and run formed a routine traffic stop at the museum and Chino Airport will Fund-raising also provides the 1p.m., involving a silver BMW in Lot E, Thursday, May 16 Mobil station on Associated Road participate in the event. museum staff with recommenda- Row 11 was reported to police. and Yorba Linda. The driver Framed photographs, war tions regarding exhibits and pro- At 7:20 p.m., police helped a Public Safety responded to an of a black Honda was taken to bird-print clocks, lithographs, war grams. female search for her burgundy A habitual parking offender elevator malfunction in Langsdorf Orange County Jail for driving bird note cards and refrigerator Hill worked as a staff aide to an Chevy Impala. She parked it was cited in Lot D, row 4. The Hall at 2:25 p.m. without plates. magnets will be available at the Assistant Secretary of Defense at in Lot E, Row 22 and it wasn’t five tickets totaled $200. show and sale. the Pentagon. there. 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n production. After her 11-month run as Nala, However, Lisa recently signed on ACHIEVEMENT: In the meantime, the Broadway Lisa stepped down from the part due with two producers to be in a band Thirteen-year-old Lisa hit “The Lion King” was making its to contract limitations for minors. featuring four other girls. Although way to Los Angeles and they were “I could say there was a little the band doesn’t have a name and Tucker appeared as looking for performers to fill an jealousy, but I had my part,” Lisa she hasn’t met the other girls, Lisa is original cast on the West Coast. The said. “I know someone else needed recording music for a demo. Nala in the production producers of “The Lion King” con- a chance.” “Then all the girls will come of “The Lion King” tacted the Orange County Children’s Now she has much more to pre- together for a video and then they’ll Theatre looking for talented young pare for. name the band,” Lisa said. actors. During that fateful phone That evening, Lisa planned on She is excited about the project, By Shannon Gladys Daily Titan Staff Writer call, 10-year-old Lisa attending rehearsals for but prefers being solo. was recommended her upcoming solo “You can have a bunch of people for the cast. concert as well as per- who like each other, but working There are unavoidable forces After 12 gruel- forming at a fund-rais- together is another story,” said her many have come to rely on every- ing auditions between “When I was er at a United Methodist father Stan Tucker. day. The sun will rise and set. The February and June Church later that night. Moving to the family room, Lisa, ocean will ebb and tide. 2000, the teen won a in ‘The Lion Her upcoming concert, her parents and her cat Minnie, Another may be the inevitable lead role, the part of her biggest solo event to listen to tracks from her upcoming success of Lisa Tucker, child per- Young Nala. date, will be in a 1,000- CD; all are lip-synching the songs. former extraordinaire. King’ I didn’t Courtesy of www.lisa-tucker.com “I was bouncing seat theater on June 2 at Although she is her toughest crit- Lisa Tucker, 13, has performed at numerous venues in her life. Lisa, an Orange County native off the wall, scream- 5 p.m. at Servite High ic, Lisa is pleasantly surprised with who turns 13 in June, has a career ing, ‘Oh my gosh. I’m see it as School in Anaheim. the songs she is hearing in comple- healthy for the child. themselves as a professional. They that rivals performers twice her gonna be in ‘The Lion She has already sold tion for the first time. During her 11-month involve- have to work on their craft.” age. King,’’” Tucker said, work, but as more than 700 tickets. Stan is highly involved in writing ment with “The Lion King,” He said Lisa was mature in her She has performed as Young Nala still grinning at the Preparing for the concert, music and lyrics for his daughter. Lisa attended her regular private approach to her career. in “The Lion King,” held her own memory. fun. I wasn’t which will feature her Her parents were also an influence Catholic school once a week on “It seemed like Lisa was doing concert before a sold out crowd and “She had the right brothers Billy Tucker, 17 on the music in her upcoming CD. Tuesdays. The rest of the time she that. She was very prepared. She belted out the National Anthem at energy and the right and Stanley Tucker, 19, “I just think it’s a work ethic,” was tutored on the set. took notes. She could talk about the Staples Center and Anaheim personality for the nervous I choreography and back- Stan said. “It’s hard to go to school and what she was doing. She could Stadium. part,” said Frank up singers, consumes a Lisa said she maintains a healthy keep the grades and not be able to make an intelligent choice which But the pint-sized phenomenon, Lombardi, resident was just large portion of Lisa’s respect of her parents, a childlike play whenever I want,” Lisa said. is very rare for a person her age who sings, dances, acts, models and director of the Los time. She attends voice trust and one can sense the harmony This year, however, she will to do.” plays piano, makes it sound like a Angeles company there.” and piano lessons and in her family. Unlike her many child graduate from elementary school Prepared for a famous future, small feat. of “The Lion King.” approaches her craft star predecessors who demanded at the top of her class. the two-time winner on “Ed “When I was in‘The Lion King,’ “She was poised and highly prepared. emancipation at outrageously young She thrived on her busy sched- McMahon’s Next Big Star” tele- I didn’t see it as work, but as fun,” talented. She emerged “I’m excited, but it’s a ages, Lisa said she would like her ule, which is tightly coordinated vision show is currently signed she said. “I wasn’t nervous, I was as one the best can- lot of work,” she said. parents to remain as her managers by her mother who now works with the William Morris Agency just there.” didates all around Lisa said she gets for as long as possible. part-time after 20 years at an insur- and is a member of the Screen Lisa, with milk chocolate skin – dancing, singing, nervous before the “If they’ve helped me get this ance firm to manage Lisa. Actors Guild and Actor’s Equity and black curls that spiral down personality.” beginning of the show, but relaxes far, they can help me get bigger,” Her school is highly supportive Association. Lisa’s wants to utilize her back, has always been vocally He was involved in selecting Lisa once she starts singing her melodic Lisa said. of her schedule, Stan said. her dream of becoming a famous gifted. Several years ago, as she for the part of Nala. ballads. Her parents may take a more “When she sang the National singer to benefit society. unconsciously belted out a tune in “She was one of our original “I just wonder if the crowd is get- relaxed approach to the partnership. Anthem at Angels Stadium, about “I want to do something that her back yard, her father became Nala’s. She perfectly epitomized ting into it,” she said. “But, after a “Our goal is to get her to a certain 200 students showed up,” he said. will raise money for poor and sick aware of her talent. the role,” Lombardi said. “There is while I can feel it.” point,” said Lisa’s mother, Eleanor There are steps that young per- children,” she said. “The best part “When I was little, I used to sing a playfulness about her. The char- Modeling her style after Whitney Tucker. formers can take to retain longev- is that I’m doing what I want to all the time,” Lisa said. “One day acter Nala is tough, but has a lot of Houston, Lisa is more of a ballad Her father calmly states that if ity, Lombardi said. do.” when I was standing on the diving heart. In the play, she’s raised to be singer. another producer came along down “I’ve done a lot of shows with Lisa giggles as she tells the story board singing, my dad really took a queen. She has to have a regal- “I’ve always looked up to the line “that’s fine.” children. Some make it, some of how she recently got called into notice.” ness and a tomboy quality. Lisa Whitney Houston, but I’m a little “I’ve done my job,” Stan said. don’t. Some are destined to do the principal’s office. Deciding to follow up on Lisa’s personified that. She’s ahead of her sad about her life now,” she said. “But, as long as she’s a minor, we bigger things. I would say to keep “The principal had a picture of potential, her parents answered an time. She just sort of had it. She When discussing her love of will be involved. When she’s 18 training. The key is to work on all me and asked if I would autograph advertisement for the Orange County embodied the whole spirit of the dressing in gowns during her per- and 19, I hope we continue to have aspects of their craft. We encour- it,” she said. Children’s Theatre. The theater was character.” formances she admits she shares her a great relationship.” age all children to study voice, It’s not everyday that a student holding open auditions for the pro- Lisa rehearsed for the role of mother’s taste in clothes. As is typical with many child movement and acting. Often some is pulled from class to sign pho- duction, “The Little Princess.” Nala for two months and performed “I don’t see myself as a Britney performers the question ensues over of the habits they may pick up tographs; but she happily takes it She auditioned and was immedi- the role nine months during 2000 Spears or Christina Aguilera,” she whether or not keeping a robust at this point they have a hard in stride. ately awarded a co-lead role in the and 2001. said. schedule during the school year is time losing. They have to conduct After all, she’s on her way to the

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katie cumper/Daily Titan Dance team captain Aubren Blankenship says though stressful, competing on the dance team is worth Dance team twirls tri- nCHAMPIONSHIP: credits hard work for the team’s nation- CSUF Director of Athletics, al championships. Marketing and Promotions Steve The girls worked from “This is obviously a great feeling, Ditolla is the team’s athletic department but the national championships were liaison. the bottom up to win built from the ground up,” Shen said. “ “We have in a way inherited the It has taken us five years to get to this team,” Ditolla said. “ We are moving three consecutive point. We’ve grown, but it was a huge forward in a transitional stage–the team Division I competitions challenge.” was assigned to CSUF inter-collegiate Co-coach Jennie Moreno, also a for- athletics on July 1, 2001. The depart- mer team member and CSUF graduate ment is very proud of this team; we By Michael Matter Daily Titan Staff Writer agreed. are glad to have them and hope that “I think we’ve done a good job build- they continue their success under our ing–we started from scratch,” Moreno umbrella well into the future.” There is an athletic team at Cal State said. “ I feel like we finally have a home The Division I national dance team Fullerton that has won three straight in the athletic department— that they championships are held during the Division I national championships. appreciate us and respect us.” semester break each January at Walt While some may be surprised at The team won its first two nation- Disney World in Orlando, Fla. this fact, others have watched the team al championships outside the athletic Aubren Blankenship is 2001-2002 perform at Titan Gym and at national department. They represented CSUF dance team captain. She is a second- championship competitions on ESPN at athletic department events, but they year team member and criminal justice for the last three years. Some have are actually a campus club organization major who trains almost year-round to seen the three national championship that received funds from Associated prepare for the competition season. trophies. The 2000 trophy is displayed Students, Inc. “ It does get stressful at times, but in the lobby at Titan Gym, the 2001 and “The CSUF athletic department has it’s worth it in the end,” Blankenship 2002 trophies are in the lobby of the come through and helped us out,” Shen said. “ We love the travel and the athletic department at Titan House. said. “We are treated well by the ath- national competition. We receive a lot Still others have seen the new three- letic department and by our peers. Even of support from the athletic department time national championship banner people not involved with us know who and both of our coaches. They are very that drapes from the north side of the we are now.” inspirational because they give a lot of gym, sharing hallowed ground with Moreno said that being under the their time despite having regular jobs.” the 11 other CSUF national champi- athletic department has made a world Blankenship said she and her team- onship team banners. For the record, of difference. mates do a lot of bonding away from this team is the three time consecutive “We can now go to them and get the competitions. national champion CSUF Dance Team. answers to our questions in a day,” “You cannot dance well together as a For the record, success did not occur Moreno said. “They get things done team if you don’t get along really well overnight. and we appreciate all the help they’ve together the rest of the time,” she said. Co-coach Sam Shen is a former given us.” team member and CSUF alumna. She

3x10.5 pulse 3x10.5 west college 6 Tuesday, May 21, 2002 news Cheney warns attacks on U.S. are inevita- nTERRORISM: The vice president said Sunday that harm is “almost cer- ordinary or unusual.” Washington has been swept up cific advance knowledge of the Sept. “The most important thing is to try in the past week by news that that 11 al-Qaida attacks in New York City, tain” but was unable to give the public any specific information to prevent another attack,” Rice said. President Bush knew of threats to Washington and Pennsylvania and By Tim Johnson The prospect of another attack the United States before the Sept. 11 For now, the nation remains on airline security prior to Sept. 11, failed to act. “I thought it was beyond Knight Ridder Newspapers against the United States, is “very, attacks blamed on Osama bin Laden. “yellow alert,” meaning an elevated although the president’s advisors have the pale,” he said. very real,” Cheney said. While Cheney and Rice empha- risk of terror attack, but below an said the analyses referred only to gen- President Bush received a daily WASHINGTON - Future ter- Cheney and National Security sized that there were no specifics orange or red alert in the FBI’s five- eralized threats to U.S. interests and intelligence compilation, known as a ror attacks on the United States “are Adviser Condoleezza Rice issued the about any future attack, the FBI tier homeland defense warning sys- the possibility that U.S. planes could presidential daily briefing, on Aug. 6 almost certain,” Vice President Dick chilling forecasts on several Sunday warned that al-Qaida terrorists might tem. Rice said no change is planned. be hijacked. that focused on al-Qaida’s intent on Cheney said Sunday, adding that the television news programs as they be planning to target large U.S. apart- Even so, the FBI announced that But there was other information that striking within U.S. territory, Rice only question is whether they may sought to refocus attention from rev- ment complexes. it had sent a note last week to its 56 in retrospect looks tantalizing, includ- said. She said it contained “no new occur “tomorrow, or next week, or elations that several U.S. agencies “Stay vigilant,” Cheney said. field offices across the country ask- ing a July warning from a Phoenix FBI information . . . nothing actionable.” next year.” had information about threats against “Watch for things that are out of the ing agents to alert managers of large agent that Arabs were training at U.S. Both Rice and Cheney discouraged apartment complexes that their facili- flight schools and the August arrest of public hearings on intelligence fail- ties may become terrorist targets. a man at a Minnesota flight school. ures, saying bipartisan efforts within “It was uncorroborated and non- That man, Zacarias Moussaoui, has the Senate and House intelligence specific information that al-Qaida since been charged with conspiring panels were the best avenue to reas- leaders had discussed renting apart- with the Sept. 11 hijackers. sess U.S. capabilities. ment units in the United States and The revelations have led to fierce But a key Democratic legislator, then planting explosives,” said Debbie partisan back-and-forth charges over Sen. Joseph Lieberman, said a broader Weierman, an FBI spokeswoman. how to fortify U.S. intelligence gath- nonpartisan commission, similar to “The only reason we did this was in ering. the one convened after the Japanese an abundance of caution to share with Cheney stepped back from his attack on Pearl Harbor in December the public and to encourage citizens remarks last Thursday that Democrats of 1941, was needed to understand to remain vigilant in their everyday were making “incendiary statements” why officials did not put together lives,” Weierman said. to seek political advantage from the signs of a pending terrorist attack. In a separate development, a charges. “We now . . . see not just dots that British-based Islamic news agency, “We’d all be better off if everybody should have been connected, but parts Ansaar, released video footage of bin sort of cooled off and calmed down,” of neon signs flashing that nobody put Laden and said the Saudi terrorist may Cheney said. together to present the kind of warn- have been filmed just two months The vice president said he does not ing that would have led to action,” ago. The 100-second film clip shows object to a congressional inquiry into said Lieberman, a former vice presi- bin Laden seated under a tree against how to improve the gathering, sorting dential candidate from Connecticut. a backdrop of hills. and assessing counter-terrorism intel- A Republican colleague, Sen. When the footage was taken ligence. Richard Shelby of Alabama, the rank- remained in dispute. A spokesman “The investigation is impor- ing minority member of the Senate for Arab-language al Jazeera said the tant because there are lessons to be intelligence committee, said failures television news network had seen the learned,” Cheney said. to stitch together disparate intelligence footage three or four months ago, and But he said he has “a deep sense reports led to “lost opportunities” to courtesy of whitehouse..gov that it might have been filmed as long of anger” that some Democrats have thwart the Sept. 11 attacks. Cheney looks out the window of Marine Two on Sept. 12 after returning from an undisclosed location. ago as October. implied that Bush may have had spe-

Services Desk also has extended TSU hours. It will be open from 7:30 a.m. n from page 1 to 2 a.m. through Friday. From May 28-31, the information tant program director for AS Rec desk will stay open 24 hours a day. Sports. “Your brain functions better The information desk sells dis- when you exercise.” counted tickets to local attractions The TSU is also holding its such as Disneyland and Knott’s fifth “Video Game Extravaganza” Berry Farm. through May 31. Students can com- The All-Night Study program has pete in four pre-selected games. become a campus tradition. The player who amasses the most It has been held for the last five points in that game will receive a consecutive years, and sporadical- prize. ly before then. Borsting said the The student who racks up the program probably originated in the most points overall will also receive mid-1970s when the TSU (formerly a prize. The contest is held in the the University Center) first opened. TSU Underground. The program is funded through TSU Games and Recreation also the TSU’s operating budget. It is has extended hours from May 28- slated to receive $4,400 in the 2002- 31. Students can bowl and play bil- 03 budget. About $1,400 will go to liards for free from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. supplies; $2,900 will go to printing Billiards Coordinator John Orr said and advertising; $100 will go to that the event usually draws dozens contingency funds. of students daily. Student Katy Lee said she thinks Most players flock to the facil- the TSU should use some of the ity between 11 p.m. and 2 a.m. The money to hold study skills classes, crowd usually subsides after 2 a.m., where students can learn about time he said. management and memorization “The only players left at that time techniques. are hard-core players trying to get in “Students who struggle during a few extra hours.” he said. finals should know about time man- The TSU Information and agement,” she said. Read Tusk Magazine

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2x5 chilis news Tuesday, May 21, 2002 7 Summer job market frozen nEMPLOYMENT: nothing. “A lot of times we can find The recession has them something paying some- where around $10 an hour, if made it hard for they contact us soon enough,” he said. students to find work Adams helped McCandies find and internships a job as an administrative assis- tant, but McCandies, who plans By Brandon M. Bickerstaff on attending graduate school in Knight Ridder the fall, said the job is tempo- rary. “This is just to tie me over WASHINGTON - Last sum- until grad school starts,” he said. mer, Tyrone McCandies thought “I just needed to make some he would have it easy. After grad- money this summer.” In addition uating from Howard University in to working, McCandies will also Washington, D.C., with a degree help at a youth basketball camp in radio production, McCandies over the summer. was sure he’d be able to land at Dr. Phil Gardner, director least a summer internship with ed lopez/Special to the Titan of Michigan State University’s Christina Guerrero wheels herself to class through the crosswalk at the intersection of Nutwood and Commonwealth avenues. his new education. Collegiate Employment Research But he was wrong. Institute, said that students should “Once I graduated, it was real be persistent, despite the ailing hard for me to find anything in economy. my field,” said McCandies, 24. “Students should keep knock- Access for disabled is test- “It was like the job market just ing on doors,” Gardner said. “If closed up instantly.” you can’t find an internship, you This year, many more students should pick up activities that nEXPERIENCE: A bility, however, it is rarely used since tuck my two-and-a-half inch thick soled careful not to squeeze the cup too hard will be faced with McCandies’ will keep you involved in your handicap ped parking stalls are the clos- flip-flops under my wheelchair and hold with my legs. dilemma: finding something to field. That way, it keeps you in student spent a day in est available. them there all day. If I had worn flat-soled After getting help back across the On arriving at the Health Center, I shoes instead of trying to look cute– street I was on my way to my last class do for the summer after classes touch with the people in your job a wheelchair to gain a have ended. field.” noticed the handicapped parking stalls, I could have easily dangled my feet off of the day, which is on the third floor. With the recession of the While Gardner said did not list different perspective and a vehicle that did not possess a park- the chair. I finally reached the diagonal The first elevator did not have enough U.S. economy, many employers specific companies that have fro- ing permit occupied each. How dare they crosswalk on Nutwood Avenue. It usu- room for my wheelchair, so I waited for have chosen to pass on hiring zen college hiring for 2002, he did on life on campus take up all of my parking. ally takes me about 15 seconds to get the second one. I noticed a student with summer interns in an attempt say that his office is aware of the The women inside the Health Center across the street when I’m strolling and a cane whom I had quickly passed in the to save money. According to a decline in job offers for college By Christina Guerrero‑ helped in assisting me with a wheelchair, 10 seconds when I’m in a hurry. hallway a few times. When the elevator survey conducted by the National students. “We just know what’s Special to the Titan and they wished me well as I rolled Since I had 30 seconds to get across stopped, he moved out of my way to let Association for Colleges and going on (with the job market),” out the door, which was designed with the street, I decided I would need some me exit first. After class, I felt guilty when Employers, job hiring for stu- an automatic door opener for disabled sort of strategy. I decided to get a rolling there was no room for him and another Gardner said. “We know from As I rolled myself from the Student dents in college has dropped 36 the students who come in and tell students. As I began to get the feel for start off the sidewalk’s ramp. wheelchair-bound student in our elevator percent in 2002 as compared to Health Center to my first class at College the wheelchair I rolled myself down the “Walk sign is on,” the robotic voice because of me. us about the tough time they are Park I realized what a chore this was figures from 2001. As a result, having finding internships.” ramp and thought to myself, “this should said. My last trial was to return the wheel- students are faced with the choice going to be. My wheelchair was not the be fun.” And I was off. I would have made chair to the Health Center up the hill. Other students are fine with fastest set of wheels on campus. of spending the summer relaxing, taking the summer to catch up Then gravity took over and I realized I good time, but the one-inch break in I was determined. After slowly mak- or finding a job, any job, to occu- Oh, how I longed to be on a Razor didn’t have any brakes. I dropped my feet the street caused my wheels to tremble, ing my way up the hill, my arms were on relaxation missed during the scooter or a skateboard instead. I pushed py them for the summer break. school year. and grabbed both wheel handles in order which slowed me down a little. If I hit exhausted. I felt like a girly-girl with no Tyrone Hurley Jr., a 22-year- on anyway as my arms began to shake to avoid hitting the concrete wall at the it any harder I would probably be face upper body strength. I finally made it “I didn’t want to intern,” said from fatigue. Maybe someone on cam- old senior at Howard University Marisa Joy Williams, a 20-year- bottom of the ramp, which was probably down in the street by now. Unfortunately, to the ramp. As I inched my way up the graduating in May 2003, said pus would offer me a little push? I kept designed by a real genius. I didn’t make it in 30 seconds. Luckily slope I could hear the song by Queen old early childhood education trying to look friendly and make eye he wanted to find an internship major at the University of Dayton After figuring out how to maneuver, there was no car ripping around the cor- playing in my head like an anthem to my in his field of study, computer contact with the students walking by, but which newly-disabled people usually ner. I safely crossed the street, but now I challenging day. in Ohio. “I don’t want to work no one noticed my smile. based information systems, but during the summer. learn in rehabilitation, I began my down- needed to enter the College Park build- “We are the champions, my friends. has had no luck. No one noticed me. hill journey toward the library. ing. The newly made ramp on the north And we’ll keep on fighting till the end. Williams says that instead of I could not believe this was the same Instead, Hurley plans to stay working, she will be spending I noticed there was something wrong side off the building was locked and We are the champions.” on campus for the summer. friendly campus that I knew as an able- with my wheelchair. The front right for emergency use only, so I had to go A woman walking down the ramp time with her sorority sisters, bodied student. “There was nothing out there preparing for the upcoming wheel of this rusty prehistoric contrap- around to the other side of the building. asked if I needed any help. She was only for me, so I decided to just stay Disabled Student Director Paul Miller tion began to stick. As I rolled on, the pavement began to the second stranger who offered to help school year. said there are about 700 disabled stu- here in D.C.,” said the New York “I plan on traveling and han- “Tough it out,” I thought. slope and gravity took its toll. I tried with me throughout the entire day. However, I native. “There is this work for dents on campus, of which 25 to 30 However, after 10 minutes of going all my might, but it was sucking me into wanted to do this on my own. I did. dling business for our chapter,” are in wheelchairs. Cal Sate Fullerton is housing program that lets me stay Williams said. “I’m vice presi- nowhere, I started to perspire on my fore- the street. I had no choice, but to use my I pushed the wheels of the chair up in the dormitories over the sum- one of the five most accessible universi- head. I immediately stood up and walked legs to pull my chair back up the incline the ramp and through the handicapped dent this year, so we are doing a ties in the nation for physically disabled mer in exchange for me working lot of fund-raising this summer to the chair back. and out of the way of a car, whose driver automatic door. Like the end of a race, part time as a lobby monitor.” students because of its flat property and I figured that it wouldn’t be cheating was anxiously waiting. I made it across the finish line. The one get ready for the school year.” consciously made design. Wondering Gregory Adams of Diversity But for Hurley, any time spent if I started back at the same spot. I later After getting up the ramp on the lesson that I learned from this experience Service temporary employment how accessible the campus actually is, I learned that had I used a titanium alu- southwest side of the building and being was not to ignore disabled students on relaxing is purely a result of cir- decided to spend one day on campus in agency, says he sees students run cumstance. “I would have much minum sports wheelchair it would have stared at by a little boy, I finally arrived at campus. I no longer see them as different into this problem every summer. a wheelchair. been easier for me to maneuver. class 30 minutes late. I missed a quiz my from me, but as any other able-bodied rather interned this year,” Hurley I arrived on campus a half hour early “Every year, college students said. While waiting for my new and instructor said I could not make up. student. I think now I would be more come to us to try and find some in order to pick up the wheelchair that I improved wheelchair I made a quick Thanks a lot. Couldn’t he see I was willing to start up a conversation instead “But sometimes you just have had previously arranged to borrow from summer work at the last minute,” to find other things to do.” dash to the restroom and took note that physically challenged and not just over- of just looking the other way. Although Adams said. “They just would the Health Center. I figured 30 minutes to there was no handicapped stall inside. sleeping? Oh well, at least I made it. the CSUF campus is easily accessible, rather not sit at home and do get to my first class was appropriate. Later, I found out that using a handi- The rest of the day was not as hard I wouldn’t consider it as wheelchair- However, I was not able to acquire a capped restroom was almost impossible. because my first two classes are in the friendly. handicapped parking permit, but tempo- Refreshed but late, I continued my same building. I also made a point to cry The ramps, slopes and inclines are rary handicapped parking is available for journey to class with a newer model that about how hard my day was so class- intense. I even have a huge blister on my pregnant and injured students who have would have passed for decent except for mates would offer to push me around. thumb to prove it. a doctor’s note. the bright pink spray paint on the wheels. The only problem I had was when I Next time I’ll ask for an electric wheel- I parked in Lot G and noticed it had A friend on campus said that I looked like went to get my daily venti iced espresso. chair or a pair of gloves.‑ ample handicapped parking like the other the victim of a tagger drive-by, but at least I realized that wheelchairs do not come parking lots on campus. There is also the wheels worked. with cup holders. I placed it between one shuttle with handicapped accessi- It also was missing leg rests, so I had to my legs and rolled to class slowly being

encircle the sleeve cuffs and surround the KIMONO hem of the dress’s train. n from page 1 The exhibit began as a chance meet- 2x3 silver ing with the designer and it took a lot of beading matches the kimono gown and planning in a short time to bring it to the 2x2 national bar drapes down the back of the mannequin, college, Chiang said. blending with the gown’s flowing train. Other Japanese works of art including chopsticks Vertical, silver sequins form stripes jewelry and hair ornaments are also on on the second gown which has a white display. background. White feathers and clear “This has been the most incredibly crystals cover the headpiece. Sheer ruf- received exhibit in the library,” Carter- fles cascade down the back of the gown, Wells said.

6x5.25 mcdonalds 8 Tuesday, May 21, 2002 news Palestinian bomber kills nCONFLICT: Suicide ited. destroy the peace process.” The owner of one demolished stall, Callers to Arab and Israeli media According to Israeli radio, secu- Ami Mihal, said he wished the Israeli attacker in Netanya outlets claiming credit for the attack rity forces received a warning shortly military would do more to protect said they were from two Palestinian before the bombing that an attack was citizens. injures 58 and draws opposition groups, the fundamen- about to take place somewhere in the “What the government should do talist Hamas and Popular Front for region, placing them on high alert. is take all the Arabs and throw them swift response from the Liberation of Palestine. In Gaza, Hours earlier in Jerusalem, sol- out to sea, just like the Arabs say to Israeli forces Sunday political leaders of each group said diers were also on higher than usual throw the Israelis out to sea.” last night they could not confirm alert, peering into trunks of cars at Shopper Anatoly Copenco was By Alfonso Chardy those claims. checkpoints and stop- saved by his cell phone, which took P a l e s t i n i a n ping numerous drivers the brunt of a flying nail headed for and Cliff Churgin President Yasser in Arab East Jerusalem his chest. He suggested Israel bomb Knight Ridder Newspapers Arafat did not imme- to check identifications. Palestinians “like Afghanistan.” diately comment, but “What the Eyewitnesses said the “It’s the only solution,” the NETANYA, Israel - Shortly after a written Palestinian suicide bomber was able Ukrainian immigrant said, recuperat- Israel security forces were warned Authority statement government to avoid detection at sev- ing in a hospital bed from shrapnel of an impending attack, a Palestinian issued on Sunday eve- eral police checkpoints wounds to his arm and leg. militant disguised as an Israeli sol- ning condemned the because he was wearing But Netanya officials, including dier slipped through several police should do is bombing. an Israeli military uni- city engineer Paul Vital and Mayor checkpoints Sunday afternoon, then That did not appear form. Miriam Fierberg said they supported walked to a fruit and vegetable mar- take all the to placate attack-weary He stepped out of a Israeli government efforts to curb ket where he blew himself up, killing residents of this town, taxi and walked a half attacks on Israeli civilians. three bystanders and injuring 58 other less than 10 miles from Arabs and block into the market “These attacks are very difficult to people. the Palestinian city of entrance just before the prevent,” Fierberg said. “You cannot The attack on Netanya, the seaside Tulkarm that Israeli 4:20 p.m. explosion that stop everyone at checkpoints. city where dozens of Israelis were throw them officials insist is rife buried victims in debris “In the last two weeks there were killed by a suicide bomber at a hotel with terrorists. from stalls and goods. twenty-one suicide bombers who restaurant during a Passover Seder, out to sea, About 50 people Police were searching tried to come to Israel … One suc- drew a swift response from Israeli gathered outside the for the taxi driver Sunday ceeds (but) you have to remember forces, which entered the nearby marketplace chanted just like the night. that twenty did not succeed,” she Palestinian town of Tulkarm Sunday “Death to Arafat” in One person died at the said. evening. Hebrew hours after the Arabs say scene and another two In other developments Sunday, Tanks and military jeeps also rolled bombing. died later at a nearby hos- Israeli Foreign Minister Shimon Peres into Ramallah, but withdrew a short After the Passover pital. outlined a peace plan that calls for time later, Palestinian officials report- to throw the bombing, the Bush The remaining victims a Palestinian state made up of areas ed. administration renewed were taken to at least already under Palestinian control. “Anyone who thought that the Israelis out demands that Arafat rein three area hospitals with Those areas include two-thirds of the Palestinian terror campaign against in Palestinian militants wounds ranging from Gaza Strip and about 40 percent of the Israelis is over is completely mistak- but acknowledged that to sea.” light to critical. West Bank. en,” said David Baker of the Israeli he may not succeed. Inside the market, Hours after his proposal, the suicide Prime Minister’s office shortly after “I think there clearly covered by a fiberglass bomber struck. the blast. “The Palestinian terror cam- is a class of bombings ceiling installed to resist Also Sunday, Jordan’s Prime paign continues unabated, as does that he can’t rein in,” shattering in the event of Minister Ali Abul-Ragheb and Foreign Israel’s battle against terror.” Vice President Dick terrorist attacks, special Minister Marwan Muasher met Arafat But unlike the previous bombing, Cheney said Sunday cleanup crews painstak- in the West Bank city of Ramallah to which launched the controversial, following the attack. He cited militant ingly mopped up the bloody debris. discuss the stalled peace process. five-and-a-half week Israeli incur- groups such as Hezbollah and Hamas, Bits of flesh and body parts were (Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson contrib- sions into virtually all West Bank krt campus which he said have indicated “they’re carefully placed into plastic bags and uted to this story. Alfonso Chardy towns, the military response to this prepared to do everything they can to carried away. reports for The Miami Herald). Crews clean a market in Netanya, Israel from a suicide bomber. attack was expected to remain lim-

ciate for the Public Affairs office, said a positive way.” PROTEST that this incident taught the children a Sheffield said the children are current- n from page 1 good lesson. ly learning about the civil rights move- “The children saw something that was ment, Rosa Parks and the protests of the street and walk to the sidewalk around not effective and they were letting admin- 60s. She added that this was a hands-on the corner. istration know the problem,” McLaren way of learning about fighting for rights. “We usually have not had a problem said. “It was good for the officers because “I liked it when we were protesting,” like this, but this semester it never did get it got to give them a chance to interact said 5-year-old Hana Gallego. “I liked unlocked,” Sheffield said. with the children. The children in turn the police officers too, I just wanted the Pamela McLaren, public affairs asso- got to deal with Public Safety officers in gate to be unlocked.”

the two professors it has become a very even maim, but to live and be happy.” WUSHU valuable experience,” Philip Chen said. He also said that everyone who takes n from page 1 David Chen now serves as a spon- the class can appreciate Wushu despite sor of the class and instructs students in creed, ethnicity and religion, different mate on the Taiwanese National Karate Tai Chi while Philip Chen instructs the people can come together for training to Team. Chen thought of bringing Wushu Wushu part of the course. better one’s self. to Cal State Fullerton after thumbing “ The main goal of the class is to come After he graduates, Chen says he will through the course catalog and recogniz- together and have fun. It’s important for continue teaching. Students of Chen’s ing the various other martial arts offered Cal State Fullerton students to under- class admire the style and teaching tech- in kinesiology. stand Wushu. It’s becoming another fab- niques that he brings to class each day. In China, Wushu is widespread and ric in American culture, and much more “A lot of the steps are hard to get; the university students can get as high as a mainstream,” Philip Chen said. movements are difficult,” said student master’s degree in Wushu. Chen turned In Chen’s personal opinion, the mar- Stephen Igwe. “The best part is that he to kinesiology professor David Chen to tial art “is a chance to better understand is patient.” assist him with bringing Wushu to cam- the mind-body connection, which is the Wushu is most likely to become an pus. The two then went to the dean of highest level of Wushu.” Olympic sport in the 2008 games in kinesiology, Roberta Rikli, who assisted Chen offered a couple of reasons as to China, but Chen cites his age for reason them further in achieving their goal. why one should practice Wushu, “Why? not to compete. “It wasn’t easy, but with support from In my opinion, it’s not to kill, hurt, or “I will watch from the stands.”

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By Christine Zwaagstra go into “deep storage.” If could be stolen, sold to or materials to terrorist-linked states Special to the Titan only put into storage, terrorists or hostile or groups. Russia also needs to agree Our Voice these weapons nation states and to raise its security levels to reduce The treaty designed to cut nucle- could be reac- used against the chance of theft. Additionally, the ar arsenals in the United States and tivated with A m e r i c a n United States should have access to Russia by two-thirds over the next ten little notice. t r o o p s an inventory of the uranium and plu- U.S. government saves years is worth more politically than The larg- abroad or tonium in Russia and awareness of realistically. The pact, which President est stand- citizens at transactions concerning these materi- How does one go about salvag- rible tragedies from occurring. Goerge W. Bush said, “will liquidate ing threat home.” als. These things can only be verified ing American trust after revealing Mueller and Cheney have also the legacy of the Cold War,” stands that the As these with a direct United States presence that President George W. Bush was said that walk-in suicide bombers, more as a symbol of improved rela- treaty fails weapons in Russia. warned about the WTC attacks while the likes of which have inflicted tions with Russia than a solution to the to address are disman- The U.S.-Russia treaty is a sure vacationing on his Crawford, Texas bloody damage in the Middle East threat of nuclear destruction. is the poten- tled, pluto- sign of the end of the Cold War, but ranch in August? Make the American on nearly a daily basis, may become Just a few months ago, the United tial of loose- nium could it is not a solution to the threat of the public paranoid! a mainstay in America. States did not want any kind of legally- ly- guarded possibly be nuclear weapons.‑ The treaty, as it In the past few days, Vice President If only cement bunkers could be binding agreement to reduce warheads. Russian weap- sold to the same stands right now, leaves the door to Dick Cheney and FBI Director equipped with a Starbucks. The legally-binding treaty comes as a ons falling into the terrorists that Bush nuclear terrorism wide open. The pact Robert Mueller have rushed to news Warning citizens that these ter- change in policy that is a surprising hands of terrorist orga- is trying to destroy. must include high-security guidelines outlets to warn Americans they may rorist actions are likely, neither pre- and decisive victory for Russia. nizations. Kimberly Pierceall/Daily Titan This problem needs for both countries. be in “imminent danger” of terrorist vents the deadly actions or informs Realistically, the treaty fails to elim- A task force chaired Nuclear nations to be addressed and The resulting improvement in U.S. attacks. Americans. It only reaffirms the fears inate the dangers of Russian nuclear by former Senate major- written into the agree- relations with Russia is an exciting Time to stock up on distilled water we held close immediately following weapons.‑ The treaty will cut stock- ity leader, Howard Baker, and former ment.‑ The brief three-page treaty lacks step in the political world. However, and SPAM and snuggle up in your that unforgettable day in September. piles from 5,000 to 6,000 warheads counsel to the president, Lloyd Cutler, specifics as to how weapons reduction if it is not improved before it is signed concrete bunker. With more than eight months to 1,700 to 2,000 and does not require found in 2001 that “the most urgent will be monitored and sets no time- next week, it may also increase terror- Cheney said that with future ter- since Sept.11, Americans have come the destruction of the warheads. It does unmet national security threat to the table except for the 2012 deadline. ist access to weapons. rorist attacks, “it’s not a matter of if, to the rationalized conclusion that not give specifics as to how many will United States today is the danger that There must be an agreement on the but when.” Unfortunately, Cheney something may or will happen and be dismantled or how many will just weapons of mass destruction in Russia part of Russia not to sell warheads has no idea when the attacks will there isn’t much we can do about be or where they will occur – not it. Listening to repeated ambiguous even a rough estimate – just that warnings from government leaders they will, eventually, happen. We’ve only makes the population more par- Carter and Castro come to conclusions in Cuba been officially warned by the White anoid; and a paranoid America is not House; no more complaining that the going to solve the War on Terror. By Michael Matter sidents currently pushing for democratic reforms Beverly Hillbillies or Peter Sellers in the film Daily Titan Staff Writer administration hasn’t prevented hor- within Cuba. Most Cuban citizens know nothing “Being There.” about the reforms because both print and broadcast He was a brutally honest man of high moral media are controlled by the communist, state-run character that arrived in Washington owing no If you had bet which president of the United government. one, which made him very dangerous politically. The Daily Titan article poli- States would be the first to visit Fidel Castro’s Castro told a national audience on Carter’s Because he answered to no one, he paralyzed communist Cuba in more than 40 years, this would arrival that it was no secret that relations between the two-party, checks-and-balances democratic have been a sure thing. the United States and Cuba in the 20th century process. Letters to the Editor should be brief and are subject to edit- It made sense that former President Jimmy were not ideal. “However, I wish to state that in Despite his best intentions to do the right thing, ing. They should also include a signature and telephone Carter spent last week in Cuba. The only surprise the four years of your tenure as president, you had he was able to accomplish very little because he number. was that it took him so long. the courage to make efforts to change the course of would not play the game the way it was supposed When Carter was president from 1977 to 1981, Editorials are the opinion of the editorial board, comprised those relations. That is why those of us who were to be played. he took it upon himself (at great personal political witnesses to that attitude see you with respect,” As a negotiator and mediator, a peacemaker of the Editor in Chief, Managing Editor, News Editor, Opinion risk) to re-establish diplomatic missions in the Castro said. perhaps, Carter has always excelled. He is best Editor and section editors. country. He negotiated the release of thousands Carter spent his lifetime in politics going against known while in office for brokering the Camp Columns are the personal opinion of the writer. They do not of Cuban political prisoners, made it possible for the flow. He was never able to go along to get David peace accord between Israel and Egypt. It Cuban exiles to visit relatives still in Cuba and reflect those of the university, the faculty, The Daily Titan or along. He was in every way, shape and form, is his sincere desire to help people in this world to allowed Americans to travel there freely. politically incorrect. get along with each other. the student body. Castro did not forget. The Carter presidency was a fish out of water. When questioned about who had gained more Carter and his wife Rosalynn were given the Without attempting to explain how the sun, the from the visit, he or Castro, Carter smiled his red- carpet treatment, literally and figuratively, Cal State Fullerton students, faculty, staff and friends moon and the stars had to align themselves per- trademark toothy grin. when they arrived at the Cuban airport last week. fectly in order for this man to have made it to “I don’t have any fear about whether President - express your opinion and write a letter to the editor. Carter was given unprecedented access to any the pinnacle of U.S. political power, allow me to Castro looks better after my visit or whether I look Bring letters to CP-670 addressed to “Opinion.” location or person in Cuba, including any politi- say that the democratic political-power system better,” he said. cally-sensitive scientific facility (which U.S. offi- in this country failed miserably when it dropped He does not care how he looks to other people Or send an e-mail by visiting the Opinion section at : cials recently suggested could be working toward the Carters into the White House. Picture Sheriff any more today than he did back then. That is why http://dailytitan.fullerton.edu making biological weapons) and any political dis- Andy Taylor of Mayberry, Jed Clampett of the he is able to do what he does.

TAAL 3 X 10.5 Tuesday, May 21, 2002 Earning his front row Titan sophomore pitcher Wes Littleton may not have gone to Omaha last season but this year his ticket is ready and wait-

By Ricardo Sanchez, Jr. early recognition his counterparts Cordero and Merrell the first time since 1998. Daily Titan Staff Writer received, started to win. He jumped out to a 9-3 record Littleton retired the final five batters of the game – second best on the team. He did it not only with offen- and recorded the final two outs by way of strikeout. On an early Wednesday morning last June, players sive support from his teammates, but by shutting people “I was in the zone,” Littleton said. He has pitched from the Cal State Fullerton baseball team boarded a down with his stuff. flawlessly, even in his three defeats this season. plane headed for Omaha and the College World Series. “I’m surprised how I turned it around,” Littleton said. Catcher P.J. Pilittere knows him best, since he Excited, the team awaited takeoff to the mecca of “I’m like a new person.” has caught Littleton all season long. every collegiate baseball player. It took one game for the “new” person to emerge “When he’s in the zone, his fastball has life But right-handed pitcher Wes Littleton, a freshman at because his first trip to the mound in 2002 started a little to it,” he said. “It’s fun to catch him. That’s why the time, wasn’t on the flight. rough. he’s our guy.” He missed, but not by accident or because he was late. On Feb. 1, at Stanford, the Titans faced the Cardinal Now he leads the Big West Conference with an Littleton missed the flight because he wasn’t supposed in a rivalry that has been recently dominated by the team ERA of 1.88, the lowest among all pitchers. to be on it. from up north. “I’m a control guy, but sometimes I can blow The team’s coaching staff decided he would stay It was the Cardinal who eliminated the Titans from the people away,” Littleton said. behind. And while teammates, Chad Cordero and Darric World Series last June. Using his fastball to get ahead of a Merrell enjoyed the feeling of pitching in their first CWS Now it was the Cardinal, again, in the first game of the batter, Littleton then sets them up for as freshmen, Littleton was at home – sulking. season and Littleton, although with a year of experience, the slider. “I was mad,” he said. “But you can’t get mad at the was still virtually a rookie. “That is my strike-out coaches’ decision.” Chris O’Riordan and Sam Fuld exposed it when they pitch,” he said. A decision that made him one of 10 players not select- opened the bottom of the first inning with back-to-back Looking back on the ed to the 2001 traveling roster. singles off Littleton. Then he gave up a blast to Carlos decision to keep Littleton And instead of cheering for his team from the bench, Quentin that bounced off the scoreboard in left field. off the CWS roster, pitch- he would witness their run for the championship on tele- After that, Littleton allowed two RBI-singles and an RBI ing coach Dave Serrano vision, just like he did back in 1995 as a 12 year old. double giving the Cardinal a 7-2 lead and sending him to wishes he could take it At that age, he made up his mind to attend CSUF, the showers. back. because he always dreamed about the College World “I was nervous,” Littleton recalled. ”Real nervous.” “In retrospect, if I had Series, and he knew playing for the Titans would give But in his very next start, all that nervousness was to do it all over again him the opportunity. gone. knowing where he’s at But even as a member of the team, with his dream His masterful performance in the home opener against today, I would have for so close, it was still out of his reach; it was still just a Fresno State, which lasted a mere two hours, made some sure taking him just for dream. people begin to raise their eyebrows with curiosity and him to get that experi- Littleton vowed this wouldn’t happen again. He would ask “Who is this kid?” ence,” Serrano said. assure himself that if the Titans made the CWS this year, Not even Littleton was prepared for the ride he was Even though no one he would not be looked over. about to embark on, and he remains somewhat boggled. saw this phenomenal sea- With the whole summer and the fall to prepare, he dug “I’m shocked – just the way I’m pitching,” Littleton son coming, Serrano knew up old tape of his high-school days. He studied his tech- said. “How come I wasn’t like this last year?” Littleton possessed the skill nique and noticed how his mechanics and windup had Maybe he didn’t blast the energetic beats of rap artists necessary to excel. changed. Littleton realized he had steered away from the Busta Rhymes and Jay-Z from the locker room sound “I don’t think [Littleton’s form that landed him a spot on the Titans roster. system before games last year – something he does now season] has been a surprise,” He had strayed from the technique that earned him to get his adrenaline pumping. It’s a ritual he probably Serrano said. “He has a feel for three varsity letters at Vista High School and a selection performed prior to the Long Beach State game on March pitching and is just a winner-type by the Montreal Expos in the seventh round of the 2000 22 where his accuracy was deadly. guy. The potential is there not just MLB draft. Littleton said it was the best outing of his career, and for now but for the future.” So he made an adjustment, a slight fix. He would go the numbers back it up. back to his old pitching style and try not to tense up. He recorded his first career shutout and complete

In his sophomore season, Littleton, without the game, in a 6-0 win, that sparked a sweep of the 49ers for Photo by Katie Not quite good By Katie Cumper him in the 15th position within the nations best Long jump – 3, Campbell, 24-9 3/4, 4, Aaron Daily Titan Photo Editor Division-I jumpers. Williams, 24-02 1/4 He also defended his title in the high jump Triple jump – 3, Ian Jennings, 49-07, 4, Cody Satisfaction doesn’t seem to be part of the with a backward leap of 7-21/2 at the champi- Jones, 49.06 1/2, 9, Williams 46-8 3/4 personality make-up of a Titan track athlete. onship meet. Pole vault – 10, Dunbar, 14-2/25 No amount of instant gratification after an On the Titan track, he has set four school Hammer – 10, Edmund Pula, 171-7, 12, improved mark can sustain them for long. records in the last two years in the 400, long Sean Shull, 163-00 Even competing along side some of the best jump, high jump and decathlon. Discus – 7, Randy Billingsley athletes on the West Coast at Saturday’s final Derek Brown, Fred Williams, Nick Javelin – Taylor Wheeldin, 137-9 conference meet held at UC Irvine’s Anteater McCullom and David Ortega had everyone in 5000m – 15, Bryce Lighthall, 18, Vic Mahan, Stadium wasn’t enough. Anteater Stadium on their feet during the 1600- 19, Daniel Cobian “I wanted more,” Estelle Naito said of her meter-relay. 10,000m – 8, Bryce Lighthall, 17, Eric 8 foot 10 2/25 inch personal-record pole vault Three smooth baton passes allowed Ortega, Loudon, 21, Eseban Hernandez, 22, Marcos jump. who ran the last leg of the race, to show his Campos “I’d have liked 15,” men’s track captain Matt speed – the fastest time in the 400 on the Titan 3000 Steeple chase – 6, Evan Geisert, 14, Dunbar said of his 14-8 3/4 vault. team this season. Chris Monachelli, 17, Sean Abeyta “I know I could have done better,” triple ______400-meter-relay – 1, Idaho, 40.36 2, jumper Ian Jennings said of his third place Fullerton, 40.44 finish. Big West Championships 1600-meter-relay – 1, Fullerton 3:11.72, 2, Second place conference finisher in the triple Cal Poly, 3, Idaho jump, Anna Doty, is graduating this year with Final Men’s Team Results a degree in kineseology and plans to enter Utah State, 180; 2. Cal Poly, 135; 3. Idaho, Titan Women’s Individual Results the teaching credential program at Cal State 121; 4. CS Northridge 95; 5. Long Beach 200m – 6, Orenda Talton, 24.79 Fullerton. She leaves behind three Titan track State, 94; 6. UC Santa Barbara, 87; 7. 800m – 1, Maggie Vessey, Cal Poly, 2:06.53, records in the long jump, triple jump and hep- Fullerton, 63; 8. UC Riverside, 29; 9. UCI, 14. 2, Marily Smith CSNorthridge, 3, Lakeysha tathlon. McClenton, 2:10.59 “I’m going,” she said. “But I am still ready Final Women’s Team Results 10,000m – 12, Silvia Sin, 41:17.32 for more track competition. I’ve got more in 1. CSN, 193; 2. Cal Poly, 124; 3. UCI, 116; 3000 Steeple chase – 15, Nicole Distefano, me and I have to try.” 4. Utah 92; 5. Idaho, 90; 6. Long Beach, 78; 7. 18, Kara Walker Senior Brandon Campbell might find some UCSB, 62; 8. Fullerton, 37; 9. UC Riverside, Long jump – 3, Anna Doty, 7, Montiqua contentment in Baton Rouge, LA if he quali- 23. Sargent fies for the NCAA finals in the long jump. Triple jump – 2, Doty, 15, Sargent, 16, Joi Wednesday his eligibility to compete will offi- Titan Men’s Individual Results Webber cially be announced by the NCAA. 100 meters – 7, Fred Williams, 10.79 Discus –8, Natyna Vidato, 110-4 He will most likely make the trip at the end 200 – 6, Williams, 20.89 400-meter-relay - 7, Fullerton of this month, said coach John Elders. 400 – 5, Derek Brown, 48.03 1600-meter relay – 5, Fullerton katie cumpER/Daily Titan Campbell’s third place finish at the Big West High jump – 1, Campbell, 7-02 1/2, 14, Pole vault – 4, Jennifer Clarke, 8, Estelle The 4x400 team took first at the Big West Championships for the third year in a row. Championships, after a leap of 24-9 3/4, put Jonathan Martin Naito, 9, Valerie Biggs Season over for CSUF soft- Bruins’ baseball nREGIONALS: The Titans finally overtake Stanford but lose twice to Cal as their storybook year By Brian Thatcher The region’s berth went to the No. a do-or-die match up. The Cardinal led off the fifth inning with her protest upheld Daily Titan Asst. Sports Editor 3 seed, Cal, who handed CSUF both faced elimination after their 1-0 loss 10th home run of the season. of their weekend losses. The Golden at the hands of Cal Friday. Oaks, who just 24 hours later would The Southern California top of the ninth after Sean Martin To say the Cal State Fullerton Bears advanced to their fourth con- It was the fourth meeting of the suffer her loss to Cal, picked up the Collegiate Baseball Umpires completed his plate appearance softball team had a successful 2002 secutive World Series after beating season between Stanford and CSUF, win by allowing just the one run off Association has upheld UCLA's in the designated hitter spot. A season would be an understatement. Fullerton 1-0 in the championship with the Cardinal winning all three four hits and six strikeouts. The Titans, who finished the sea- game Sunday. of their previous match-ups. Earlier in the tournament, the protest of an apparent Cal State letter from Flaherty to both head son with a 53-12 overall record, The game’s lone run came off an But that was before the Titans Titans eliminated host school Fresno Fullerton batting order infrac- coaches stated, were named Big West champions RBI single in the top of the third truly hit their season form. At one State by beating them for the third tion during the ninth inning of "When Martin batted in the for the third consecutive year. from Cal first baseman, Veronica point, CSUF had a 32-game winning time this season, 1-0, Friday. CSUF’s Fullerton's 8-7 win at Jackie DH spot, he was batting out of Seven Titans were named to the Nelson. streak, which was the best in the opened the tournament with a 3-0 Robinson Stadium April 23. order, and when UCLA appealed Big West Conference team and a Junior Gina Oaks (22-4) picked nation this season. shutout over the Missouri Valley Based on the recommendation correctly, the proper batter (Chad national-best five Fullerton players up the loss, allowing the one run Fullerton finally overcame their Conference champs, Evansville, of Dick Flaherty, commissioner Cordero) should have been were named to the All-West region while giving up three hits in the nemesis on their fourth try in the Thursday. of the umpires association, the declared out." team. Among those who were hon- complete game loss. form of a 4-1 victory. With the teams will replay the game from The appealed game will resume ored locally, four more were select- Nelson became the NCAA’s career exception of a first inning run by the ––––––––––––––––––––––––– the point of the protest (with the in the top of the ninth, with one ed to tryout for the USA National walks leader for softball when she Cardinal, the Titans were in control Titans leading, 7-6, in the top of out and pinch-runner Kyle Boyer Team at the end of the month. walked in her first at bat against for much of the game. the ninth) at Goodwin Field at on first base. But despite all of those individual CSUF at the Worth Invitational on CSUF took the lead and then 2002 Women’s College 5:30 p.m. on May 21. Chris Stringfellow is the honors, the team came up short in The regularly scheduled game scheduled batter against UCLA March 2. The Titans went on to win some when they scored three runs in World Series Participants the most important category. that game in eight innings, 1-0. the third inning off RBI singles from between the two teams will still pitcher Mike Kunes. The Titans, who were the No. But the Bears would get the last left fielder Yasmin Mossadeghi and UCLA Arizona start at 7 p.m., with a special pre- The Titans' adjusted overall 1 seed at the Fresno regional last laugh, twice. third baseman Amy LaRocque and Arizona State Cal game ceremony to recognize the record is 34-17. Titans' seven seniors. weekend, were eliminated from the Cal also beat Fullerton 4-2 in the an RBI double from right fielder Nebraska Michigan double elimination tournament and UCLA coach Gary Adams pro- – Information courtesy of CSUF winner’s bracket final on Saturday. Jodie Cox later in the inning. Oklahoma Florida State failed to make the Women’s College With Saturday’s loss, CSUF was Monica Lucatero would add tested the April 23 game in the Athletic Media Relations World Series. pitted against No. 2 seed Stanford in the final Fullerton run as she