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DailyThe Student Voice of California StateTitan University, Fullerton Birth Control Change By Jennifer Church Daily Titan Staff Writer [email protected]
Cal State Fullerton students may have fewer choices in birth control methods if the Food and Drug Ad- ministration decides to raise the standards on future guidelines for birth control pills. The FDA is currently working on improving standards for the pill, according to an Associated Press re- port, but is having trouble deciding on an acceptable failure rate. The report said that in the 1960s, the FDA only approved birth con- trol pills that failed once per 100 women in a year. More recently, the FDA has ap- proved pills that have twice the ac- By KARL THUNMAN/Daily Titan Photo Editor ceptable failure rate, with up to two SATURDAY IN the pond - Chicago’s Jason Scheff and James Pankow party like it’s 1971 at Honda Center Saturday night. The Rock ledgends drew over 8,000 people to Front and Center, a CSUF sponsored event pregnancies per 100 women in a to raise money for the Presidential scholarship. year of use. Today’s birth control pills, referred to as “next generation” pills, contain lower doses of the hormones estro- gen and progestin, which can cause side effects such as nausea, weight gain and spotting in high doses, said Chicago Headlines ‘Front and Center’ Faith Felix-Colburn, pharmacist of By Marina zarate dents at CSUF. the Orange County community. tickets at the club, plaza or ter- the Health Center. Daily Titan Asst. News Editor Stefanie Light, University Ad- “This event is important to the race levels to watch the concert. Felix-Colburn also said the new vancement director of stewardship MULTIMEDIA university perspective,” Stewart said. Fewer than 1,000 attendees pills reduce the risks of suffering [email protected] o Check out dailytitan.com for a and events, said a preliminary esti- “We outreach to the local commu- were seated on the floor in front from blood clots and strokes. Cal State Fullerton hosted the slideshow of Chicago photos and other mate of total funds raised was just performances from “Front and Center.” nity and region to showcase what a of the stage and received dinner A concern with the newer versions annual concert event, “Front and over $120,000. great university CSUF is and what prior to the concert in a black tie of the pill is that the clinical studies Center,” on Saturday to a crowd Musical group Chicago headlined Grammy Award-winning band. our school and students have to of- affair. involved women who do not repre- of 8,000 at the Honda Center. the event. According to Carrie Stewart, as- fer.” Gold or silver tables ranged in sent the average American woman. The concert is a scholarship- CSUF theatre and dance per- sociate vice president for university Attendees of the event had the The report said the women who were generating event for the Presi- formers along with alumna Melanie advancement, “Front and Center” is option of purchasing a gold or sil- tested were “younger, skinnier and dent’s Scholars and for other stu- Taylor, class of ’82, opened for the a great way for CSUF to reach out to ver table on the floor of the arena or SEE CHICAGO - PAGE 2 healthier” than most. That leaves out smokers, obese and older women. Felix-Colburn said that the most popular birth control prescriptions at the Health Center are “low dose” pills. Birth control methods such as Jumper the Nuva Ring, a plastic ring insert, ASI Discusses as well as birth control pills Desogen and Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo, are some Loved of the low dose options. “The Nuva Ring is most popular Surveillance because of its convenience,” Felix- Colburn said. by Many It is a flexible ring worn in the va- By Kilmeny Duchardt lance for future cameras within the gina for three weeks. For the Daily Titan campus and parking structures, ac- Desogen and Ortho Tri-Cyclen [email protected] cording to King. Lo are called low dose pills because Friends “We are going to go that way they contain 35 micrograms or less In the recent past the Nutwood By adam levy Photo Courtesy of tracy gamache eventually,” King said. “It is our hope of estrogen, Felix-Colburn said. parking structure has played host to that we can expand the system.” The Nuva Ring contains 15- mi Daily Titan Executive Editor happier times - Michael Scott Cyran, the Fullerton man who a number of security issues, includ- [email protected] comitted suicide Jan. 26., had a love for the ocean, as he enjoyed surfing and fishing King said she anticipates these crograms of estrogen, which falls ing a suicide, auto theft, vandalism changes to occur incrementally under the “very low dose” category. dency to withdraw socially and pace Cyran’s friends and relatives con- and an attempted kidnapping in within the next couple of years and Felix-Colburn said that the dosage There were many layers to- Mi around at times. gregated for his funeral on Feb. 3. November 2006. Some have sug- believes this new system will assist in is enough for contraception, but the chael Scott Cyran, the 43-year-old CSUF police reports from Jan. The song “In the Arms of an An- gested that installing security cam- response and investigation. chances of spotting are higher. Fullerton man who fell to his death 26 confirmed a man was pacing and gel” was played in his honor. eras in the parking structure could “The system is just going to be Cathy Baker, the center’s assistant off of the Nutwood parking struc- shouting atop the structure. They recanted memories of help reduce such crimes. able to help us do our job better in director, said students see a clinician ture Jan. 26. Nelson said Cyran was able to their departed friend, most no- Because of high costs and the size apprehending crimes,” King said. when they come into the center for A pair of Cyran’s longtime fam- cope and function with his state of tably Cyran’s competitive play- of the Nutwood parking structure, King said she anticipates addi- birth control and decide on the best ily friends said the man was a gentle mind relatively well, as “he hadn’t fulness when playing the “White the idea does not seem feasible, ac- tional safety issues, even with the method after going through a ques- soul whose medical conditions pre- suffered for three years – he wasn’t Elephant” game at Christmas. cording to Cal State Fullerton Police cameras. tionnaire. cipitated the man’s fatal fall. Cyran’s just some crazy guy.” Nelson said Cyran was a good Chief Judi King. “By putting in cameras, there is Felix-Colburn said women are death was ruled a suicide by the Or- Nelson said Cyran was an Army man who never said an unkind Cameras at the entrances and exits an expectation of safety,” King said. better off taking birth control pills, ange County Sheriff’s Coroner. veteran who had served in Opera- word about anyone. “He’s a great of the structure would allow police Institutions, she said, have been regardless of the failure rate. “We don’t know if he jumped or tion Desert Storm. She said he was guy – and he’ll be missed,” she to catch license plates, according to held liable for this reason in the past “Everything is only 99 percent if he fell,” said Tracy Gamache, a 25- on disability from Veterans Affairs said. Edward Lemoine, Fullerton police when there has been failure to detect effective against pregnancy. You are year-old Cal State Fullerton liberal at the time of his death. Gamache “Mike was probably one of the officer. crime. safer using birth control pills than studies graduate. said he had previously worked as a most kind-hearted and genuine “I don’t think you are going to The whole idea of cameras watch- not at all,” Felix-Colburn said. Gamache, who knew Cyran for surgeon’s assistant. people,” Gamache said. “He had prevent, but catch,” said Lemoine. ing students seems weird for busi- The center offers affordable birth over five years, said she “felt it was The women said Cyran had a pas- an infectious smile that could The Nutwood parking structure ness major Payam Shahfari. control methods to students rang- pertinent for people to know that he sion for the sea and his main hobbies light up a room.” design has the necessary wiring in “I would oppose it for speeding ing from $3 to $17, Felix-Colburn had an illness; he was clinically diag- were fishing and surfing. place to permit the installation of and fender benders, but for criminal said, but not for long. She said that nosed as a paranoid schizophrenic.” “He said he was close to God at Due to an erroneous source, The cameras. The new campus police reasons … yeah,” Shahfari said. state budget cuts will result in high- Gamache’s sister Lisa Nelson, 47, the ocean,” Gamache said. “He was Daily Titan reported Cyran’s name headquarters, due to open in fall er medication costs as early as next said, “It’s not necessarily a suicide.” a man of God.” as Michael Scott Zyram in its Jan. 2008, will be complete with a video month. The woman said Cyran had a ten- Gamache said more than 100 of 29 issue. monitoring room to provide surveil- SEE CAMERAS - PAGE 3
Monday Sports weather TODAY TOMorrow Saturday sunday frank deford speaking in newport beach Partly Cloudy Cloudy Showers LECTURE SERIES Sports Illustrated Columnist to appear Cloudy High: 68 High:67 High: 66 High: 63 at Newport Beach central Library Low: 48 Low: 49 Low: 50 Low: 48 2 February 8, 2007 Page two Chicago: performance From page 1 tend a university,” said O’Connell, in his speech. “I called my dad to tell price from $5,000 to $10,000 for him the first time I made the dean’s group seats. Individual tickets for list and he told me to apologize and YouTube Picks of the Day Title of Todays Video 1 the concert were priced from $20 to never do anything wrong again.” Title: Emerald Nuts – Robert Goulet $90. CSUF President Milton Gordon The individual colleges and the made a short speech about the suc- Summary: Apparently, those who work in offices have poor eating Alumni Association hosted recep- cess of the 12-year event and the tions for former CSUF students, advancements CSUF has made and habits – wait, really? What surprised me is that while my Circadian where dessert was served and alumni will continue to make in the future rhythm is mid-dip, usually around 3 p.m., Robert Goulet could poten- mingled prior to the concert. as the fastest growing CSU. tially come in and mess up my desk. The only thing that will keep him Current students acted as ambas- O’Connell and Gordon present- away, according to Emerald Nuts, is their product. Almonds are Goulet’s sadors for the respective college re- ed Rick Muth, president of ORCO ceptions. At least 20 students volun- Block Company, the honorary Or- kryptonite. Who would have thought it? terred for the endeavor. ange County Titan Award for his Why you should watch it: It’s just great to see Robert Goulet back in the Erick Romero, student ambassa- contributions to education and his general population again – his appearances on Mr. Belvedere seemed dor for the College of Engineering role as an advocate for the arts. so long ago. and Computer Science, volunteered Dance and theatre students paro- for the event as a way to give back died songs from the ‘50s through Duration: :30 to CSUF for scholarships he has re- the ‘80s to honor O’Connell, Muth -Maggie Hauser ceived. and CSUF. “I think this event is great because The event ran four-and-a-half I obtain scholarships,” Romero said. hours and included two hours of 00:55/03:44 “Getting scholarships helps me be- Chicago’s performance. cause I have to work less and I can Chicago performed their most fa- Title:Title Doritos of Todays – Supermarket Video 2Checkout spend more time studying.” mous songs, including “If You Leave Jack O’Connell, California state Me Now,” “Hard to Say I’m Sorry” superintendent of public instruc- and “Does Anybody Really Know tion, acted as master of ceremonies What Time It Is?” for the event. “I’ve worked on this event for 11 Summary: Doritos, in a great move, decided to leave their Super Bowl As an alumnus of CSUF, years and I am just thrilled with the ads up to their consumers. Kristin Dehnert from Pacific Palisades sub- O’Connell joked about his time at success of “Front and Center,” Light mitted one of the winning ads with her enthusiastic and flirty super- the university and the pride his par- said. “This year’s event had the high- market checkout girl with questionable sanity. The “Giddy up!” alone is ents felt the first time he made the est turnout and as an alumna of dean’s list. CSUF, I have great Titan pride. Per- worth it. We haven’t laughed so hard at a commercial in a long time. “I was the first in my family to at- sonally, I am very pleased.” Why you should watch it: It’s probably the best effort at consumer- based marketing this staff has ever seen. S T R A N G E R T H AN Duration: :29 F ICTI O N -Maggie Hauser CASPER, Wyo. - An owl elec- CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (AP) trocuted itself in an electrical - Joan Martinek Barnes never 00:55/03:44 substation, briefly knocking out imagined she would see her wallet Title: CareerBuilder – The Promotion Pit power to almost 23,000 custom- again after she lost it at McKinley Title of Todays Video 3 ers in south Casper. High School 60 years ago. Margaret Oler, spokeswoman But the red alligator grain wal- for Rocky Mountain Power, said let turned up Monday when a the bird tripped the high-voltage building engineer tracked down Summary: CareerBuilder.com also tried a different route in advertising line at 10:20 p.m. Sunday, shut- a broken hot water pipe. It was this year, satirizing and dramatizing some of the real-life situations ting down that and three other found on top of an air duct in a people encounter in the workplace. It’s every man for himself in the substations. She called it the larg- basement storage room that once Promotion Pit, where The Man observes from on high and the delivery est outage she’s seen in 25 years. housed girls’ lockers. “Our equipment operated ex- Barnes, now 75 and living in guy fights with nunchucks made of bags full of office supplies. actly as it should have and did not San Antonio, said her wallet was Why you should watch it: Two words: Post-it armor allow the damage to go further,” lost when her coat was stolen dur- Duration: :31 Oler said. ing the winter of 1947-48. -Maggie Hauser
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Company; Kurt I appreciated the I appreciated the
Lion, an account fact that it got my fact that it got my executive with an attention, “ attention,” Lion ad firm and Fiona – Kurt Lion said. Beitdashtoo, an- Advertising Account Executive “It’s making other advertising people talk … I executive. think their money The panel dis- was well spent,” cussed seven different categories Beitdashtoo said. of commercials: beverages, food, The most anticipated and by far automotive, financial, dot com, most popular advertisement was technology and miscellaneous. the Kevin Federline Nationwide First on the list were beverages. Insurance commercial. Some of the panelists felt the Bud- “They were building up that K- weiser commercials were smart and Fed spot … I definitely wanted to inspired. “I definitely admired the watch it because I heard about it,” Budweiser and Bud Light cam- Beitdashtoo said. paigns,” Lopez said. “I liked the K-Fed spot,” Lion “I particularly liked the Bud said. Light wedding,” Mittelstaedt said. The general opinion was that the Others were not as impressed commercials this year were not as with Budweiser’s spots this year. good as in previous years. They also “The Bud spots were typical and agreed that there was little inspira- expected,” Lion said. “ I thought tion during this year’s Super Bowl the Bud crab spot was a waste of advertisements. Cameras: keeping an
By KARL THUNMAN/Daily Titan Photo Editor eye on the parking lot Shadow studies - While waiting for her class to begin a Female studies in the Hall Tuesday morning. McCarthy Hall houses classes for math, physical science, humanities and English. Heather Williams, the Associated security. You never know what’s go- Students Inc. student body presi- ing to happen.” dent, said she believes cameras in the Psychology major Nina Hamer structure may reduce the amount of said she believes other campus is- reckless driving. sues, such as updating buildings, el- “If students want it and it makes evators and air conditioning, should them feel safer, then I’m all for it,” take priority over surveillance cam- Williams said. “But there are a lot of era installation. other things I think students might Lemoine said downtown Ful- rather have; like nicer seats.” lerton will begin installing security Advertising major Jane Oh thinks cameras because of bar fights and surveillance cameras would benefit other crimes in the future. women who take evening classes. “If there were live feed cameras, 7 “You can go to the blue police that would certainly help,” Lemoine pole, but by that time it’s too late,” said. “Especially in today’s day and Oh said. “I think it’s a great idea for time.” 6 February 8, 2007 opinion
Titan Editorial Providing insight, analysis and perspective since 1960 Scanning The Headlines Dad accused of using stun police discovered the hand dur- gun on baby ing an unrelated search of the Ryan Whittman, a 23-year- stripper’s apartment. old Oregon man, zapped his 18- Our take: We haven’t seen a guy month-old son with a 100,000- try that hard to impress a girl since volt stun gun on at least 10 John Hinckley. We hope Rashed has occasions over the past three learned the common lesson – you weeks, according to police. The know, the one about not giving child has been some strange lap placed in pro- dancer stolen sev- tective custody ered body parts by the states. “The incident could so she can rat
Our take: It’s have been worse... Jer- you out five years
redundant to later and you vilify a guy who ry Springer-types like hit the AP wire Black History Month Not a Solution takes a stun gun Whittman tradition- “ looking like a to his toddler – ally toss their young sick and twisted By Carol Rojas event would coincide with the Today, can we honestly say that work or school because it was some we think the in- into a dumpster. deviant who will Daily Titan Staff birthdays of Frederick Douglas and we are at a point where the black civil rights leader’s birthday. cident could have probably lose his [email protected] Abraham Lincoln, two men he felt community is seen as an equal par- We choose to ignore the strug- been worse, seeing medical license made a huge impact on the black ticipant in society? Are minoritiy gles of the past and fail to see that as trailer trash, as a result. Try In the midst of listening to population. issues at the forefront of main- the fight continues even today. Jerry Springer- hundred dollar speeches by Dr. Martin Luther But then again, Woodson’s stream concern? I wish I could say The truth is that racism, how- types like Whittman traditionally bills next time, doc. King Jr. and hearing stories about struggle to introduce the month- they were. ever subtle or blatant, economic or toss their young into a dumpster. Gambler Gives Birth on N.J. Rosa Parks, I find myself feel- long commemoration of black Wake up people. It’s 2007 and social, still exists. If you disagree We can only hope they place the Casino Floor ing a little torn. It’s February, a history was prior to the civil rights in the 80 years since Black History with me, why don’t you look up child somewhere far, far away from Nyree Thompson, a 32-year- month we are urged to reflect on movement. Month was first intro- some Hurricane Katrina footage or dear old dad. old New Jersey woman gave birth the history of blacks. It was a duced we’ve failed to ex- for that matter tell me why only a Doctor gives stripper a hand to a 5-pound boy Saturday morn- While the concept of a month time when Today, can we hon- tend the legacy that past year after the tragedy of the hurri- racism was “ generations fought so cane’s aftermath, it seems to be all – literally ing while playing the penny slots dedicated to the history of a
Doctor Ahmed Rashed could at the Resorts Atlantic City ca- group of marginalized people at its most estly say that we are hard to integrate in the but forgotten.
receive up to five years of proba- sino. Four casino security guards sounds like a good idea in visible stage at a point where the first place. Or maybe visit an inner-city theory, it is ultimately anoth- and segre- Millions of civil rights school whose population is pre- tion after he plead guilty to steal- assisted Thompson’s birthing of black community is “ ing a human hand from a New baby Qualeem. er way to guarantee that issues gation was activists fought long and dominantly students of color and Jersey medical school. Rashed Our take: Talk about hitting the concerning those communities the norm. seen as an equal par- hard to push for the tell me that the school receives the gave the hand to a stripper in jackpot! Aside from the novelty, it get left out of the other 11 It was a ticipant in society? equal treatment of blacks same funding that a predominantly 2002, who subsequently dis- is rather disconcerting that mom months of the year. time when and we can’t even man- white suburban school does. played it in a jar of formaldehyde would be hanging out in a smoke- Don’t get me wrong, I blacks were age to make Afro-ethnic The fact of the matter is that the in her apartment. New Jersey filled casino eight months in. think that it was a revolu- constantly studies classes a general struggle continues today. It’s alive tionary concept when it was dehuman- education requirement. in our communities, in our schools first introduced in 1926 as ized and oppressed by the domi- We are at a standstill, foolishly and in the economic condition of “Negro History Week” by nant class to rationalize an assumed confident that prejudicial treat- communities of color. We owe it Dr. Carter G. Woodson. status of second-rate citizenry. ment of minorities no longer ex- to a movement that fought for us Woodson, a Harvard According to History.com, ists. We assume that racism and to continue to fight for ourselves. scholar, fought to push Woodson “devoted his life to mak- discrimination are a thing of the A month to reflect on the history black history into main- ing the world see the Negro as a past. It’s something that we fleet- of blacks is a good start, but we stream recognition. He participant rather than a lay figure ingly think about on the way to should be continuing the fight for chose February so that the in history.” the beach when we get a day off of equality the whole year long. February 8, 2007 7 opinion TITANS TALK BACK: Dave Bruemmer’s “Losing My Religion” Losing My Religion Online Responses: A very reasonable op-ed, well Letters to the Editor BY thought out and articulated! More Dave Bruemmer You say that “the fundamentalists atheists need to come out and find The Daily Titan welcomes letters to the editor. who are intolerant to others who do the courage to be heard and to point not share their worldview, move me out the hypocrisies they see in reli- Any feedback, positive or negative, is encouraged, as we strive to action. There is a huge difference gion. to keep an open dialogue with our readership. The Daily Ti- God Doesn’t Care between a belief and a fact, and these Bjorn Echman tan reserves the right to edit letters for length, grammar and n 1997, seven-year-old Sher- we don’t understand for not pre- people often confuse their beliefs posted 1/29/07 @ 8:27 PM EST spelling. Direct all comments, questions or concerns, along isse Iverson was raped and venting the strangulation of a with facts.” with your full name and major, to executive editor Adam Levy strangled in a casino restroom by child. Maybe God was respect- Is your definition of “intoler- at [email protected]. eighteen-year-old Jeremy Stroh- ing the killer’s free will. Maybe ant” that I think I am right and the Bravo, Bravo, Bravo! Perfectly and meyer. It is sickening to imagine Satan did it, though in truth other person is wrong? You seem to succinctly said. such a horrfic crime. Suppose the Bible credits God with a lot hold firmly to your atheistic world- FVTHinker that YOU were there when this more killings than Satan. These view, probably beyond a reasonable posted 1/29/07 however, as I read the work. execution. Dave, we have to hold happened. Suppose you had the are some of the explanations that doubt, based on your interpretation The most grievous fault is the ourselves to a higher standard in power and opportunity to step people weakly offer when -mak of the scientific evidence, etc. I hold flood of contradictions, undermin- our claims, because logic and reason Regarding “Losing My Religion in and save her— would you do ing excuses for God. It seems firmly to my Christian worldview, ing any arguments present. are the manna and faith of atheism. 1/29.” I am member of Campus it? Most of us that God cares beyond a reasonable doubt, based In your introductory paragraph, Why not use your voice to explain to Crusade for Christ. I have read your would have if more about on my understanding of the scien- you state that you care about reli- people what we believe, and what’s opinion regarding Campus Crusade they could have. His reason or tific evidence and historical evidence gion because of “many fascinating beautiful about seeing the world this for Christ. I must say I very much We would make Maybe God has a Strohmeyer’s of the life and claims of Jesus. elements, and it is...human history.” way? “ respect your opinion on religion. I
a moral decision. free will than Why is it when I think I am right, After this paragraph, however, your Brenton Haerr reason that we don’t believe people should not impose
Actually there he does human I may be labeled intolerant, but that scholarly interest in theology has English major their beliefs on others. I believe ev- was one witness, understand for not pain and suf- the very person who calls me intoler- disappeared, to be replaced with “an “ eryone should respect each others’ David Cash. He fering. God ant thinks he’s correct in his world- obligation to take an...evangelistic preventing the stran- beliefs. was Strohmeyer’s knew what view and that he’s right. Or, is your approach to debunking...God.” gulation of a child. However, I must disagree with Regarding “Losing My Religion: friend, observed would happen, definition of “tolerant” that I should I find it a tad crass to claim that 1/29.” After reading your article, I your take on Campus Crusade for what was taking and could have “respect everyone’s right to believe you wish to proselytize, but that would like to commend you on your Christ. It seems to me you have a place, and left, stopped Stroh- or not believe what they want, so “fundamentalists who are intolerant beliefs and standing up for your lack of research on our fellowship taking no ac- meyer and Sa- long as they are not causing anyone to others...move me to action” and cause. As a six-year veteran of the and instread wrote your article based tion. Cash was reviled as being tan, or better yet He could chose harm?” that you want “everyone respect each Armed Forces, I am proud that peo- on observation. Should that be true, ple like yourself exercises their rights evil and immoral. Since he had to never create them in the first By respect do you mean to treat other’s right to believe...what they it’s incredibly unfair of you to accuse and adhere to the true practice of the the opportunity to help Sherrise, place. Why did God create evil everyone’s claims as objectively true, want.” us of threatening people to accept Constitution. Lastly, I whole-heart- yet did nothing, this made him (Is 45:7)? A world without evil or just behave nicely toward them? There’s nothing morally abject our beliefs. edly agree in your passage, “Take re- something of an accomplice, would have been a great place to The minimalist ethic of doing or be- about the desire to convert others; We are not about imposing our ligion out of history and you really right? Speaking of accomplices, live. lieving what you want as long as it true belief almost demands it. beliefs on others. We do not “prowl” miss its essence.” As a history major, by some accounts there was an- We all know Cash was wrong doesn’t hurt anyone assumes much. However, it is cowardly to say that you are absolutely right! Keep up the around the campus telling people to other witness that evening that to look the other way, so why is How do you know you are not hurt- you’re going to try to debunk the good work and if you ever need sup- join or they’ll “go to hell.” That’s not also failed to help—God. it okay with you when God does ing anyone by your atheistic belief? most popular religion in America, port, just know that I got your back! what we are about. Supposedly there is a God so? I think the attitude is, “I don’t Perhaps you are doing great emo- but sugar-coat it by saying that you Keep in touch and stay strong. We merely open the door and al- whose nature includes being all understand why God does some tional and resultant physical harm to think they should be able to believe Victor M Velasco low others to walk through of free good, so He would be opposed of the things he does, but as long a relative or friend who fears for you choice. Should they choose not to what they want IN THE SAME to such an act, He knows ev- as I have my ticket to Heaven I and your eternal state if you don’t walk through, we still accept them PARAGRAPH! erything, and had the power to guess I’ll just go along with the convert to Christianity, violating I read your article and I must say regardless of their beliefs. It’s their Either be a crusader and an edu- reach out and help. Yet He stood program.” You can’t let these your own minimalist ethic. I was impressed. I’m not a devout choice to convert or not. cator, or an observer—not both. The anything, nor am I an atheist. I like by silently while this occurred? things be all right with you. Tom Magnuson writing is also plagued with rampant You and I would have helped. Open your eyes and look I would like to invite you to one to believe that there’s a higher power posted 1/29/07 irrelevance. The third paragraph, but like you said, there’s no fact and Did she not pray hard enough around; it is clear that there is of our meetings. Ontiveros at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesdays. Come see what which outlines the dangers of a non- that’s something that’s stopped me the night before? Was she not NOT a good God out there. If secular society, ends with a random from becoming part of any religion. worthy of God’s protection? God did exist then He is cruel or What sin caused you to turn your we’re all about. Derek Opina assault on the irony of a benevolent Anyway, in your article, you were After all, God does intervene! he doesn’t care. But since Chris- heart from God and killed your deity serving up eternal damnation. able to put a lot of my frusterated Christians give Him credit for tianity requires benevolence as faith? Was it the lust of the eyes? The How does that follow? thoughts into an eloquent argument. everything from curing cancer to His characteristic by definition, lust of the flesh? Or was it the pride As an atheist, I was excited to see “Losing My Religion” could be Thank you. :D helping their favorite team win. then the Christian God cannot of life? the debut of the “Losing My Reli- a good column. It is a good idea. I Shannon Higgins Maybe God has a reason that and does not exist. Fred gion” column this semester. My en- just don’t want to see it disregarded 1/31/07 posted 1/29/07 thusiasm turned to disappointment, because of the problems with its 8 February 8, 2007 opinion Make the Choice to Make a Change Area Codes: Not Just a Number Grace J. Lee Perhaps turning away makes it easier a country with values that are sup- Shaelan Bowers have to love the way that board looks please take off the Famous Stars and Daily Titan Staff Writer for us to continue on with our lives posed to enrich the lives of people, Daily Titan Staff Writer sitting in your room. Believe me I’ve Straps and Flesh Gear stickers you [email protected] or perhaps it makes us feel less guilty. aren’t we being a little hypocritical? [email protected] seen you guys at the beach skimming have on your back windows. It’s just The truth is, we live in a self-centered Minimum wage paying jobs and and surfing in areas that you aren’t another 909 calling card. While thousands of children are and individualistic society—every- comfortable homes give us security, Anyone who has lived in South- supposed to, wearing clothes over Next are the tattoos. The great being sold as sex slaves in Southeast thing is essentially, about ourselves. but so many live in fear of losing every- ern California for more than a few your wetsuit, more times than I can thing about 909ers and their tat- Asia and millions die from AIDS in Our high-tech gadgets and expen- thing they have to people with power. months is most likely not only fully count. You might as well have a big toos is that they are all exactly the Afric—America is silent. As men, sive vacations overseas prove this to Can we really stay so silent6 when aware of the different area codes that neon sign over you flashing “909.” same. I guess someone forgot to tell women and children in North Korea be true. people continue to live in poverty, surround them, but the stereotypes I have an idea, quit coming to our them that the whole idea of getting die from starvation and malnutrition Our compassion leaves us feeling be treated inhumanely or have no that go along with those area codes. beaches and trying to fit in and we a tattoo is to be unique. But they all everyday; America is yet again—si- sorry for those less fortunate than us, choice but to become prostitutes? As a northern Californian, who has will stop coming to your area and seem to have either nautical stars or lent. We have grown accustomed to but we rarely do something about it. We need to step away from our sat- been a card carrying member of the trying to fit in. Oh wait, we have spider webs tattooed on each elbow. doing absolutely nothing when bad We choose not to acknowledge real- isfactory, comfortable lives and take 949 for eight years, I have a unique no reason to come out there. It’s You can’t even walk into a bar with- things happen to others around the ity when reality screams out that our a good, hard look at reality. We may perspective on these stereotypes in the middle of nowhere, hot and out seeing 10 guys that got the same world. We ignore that our world is world needs help. only care enough to briefly think and why they exist. It’s not because dirty. But I guess if you like to see thing from the same artist. And messed up. There is no action, just Students may argue that we don’t about it during a class discussion, people make them up, I mean, what mattresses lying next to the freeway, get over the old English font tatted acceptance. It’s as if we are incapable have enough resources to help our- but if you care at all look beyond the reason do I or anyone else have for homemade basketball hoops and across the neckline. It’s just another of making change. selves much less other nations. But bubble we have made for ourselves. simply stereotyping someone just be- smell cow crap it’s the place to be. ingredient in the recipe for the 909 Our response to injustice and we spend billions on our military The fact is, we can change the cause of where they badass kid who doesn’t evil has become apathy and igno- and only a small percentage on aid- course of at least one person’s life. live? It’s because, for take crap from anybody. rance. As long as suffering people ing countries with desperate needs. Anyone can make a change, a differ- the most part, they So now that the image do not affect our personal lives, we Our resources may be limited, but ence, as long as they care enough to are true. is complete, what’s the are okay with the status quo. In- we can give so much more than we take action. Believe me, I don’t next step? It’s to get into stead of taking action upon seeing think we can. Maybe our lack of ac- Whether it’s simply writing a mean to pick on the a fight with anyone who injustice on humanity, we simply tion stems from wanting to be at the letter to the government, voicing 909ers but it’s just looks at you the wrong turn our eyes away from the truth. top: in society, in the world. Maybe concerns about suffering children so damn easy. And way. You’re determined Why do so many of us ignore some- we fear that helping other nations or sponsoring a family from a third let me first say that I to live up to the reputa- thing so real, happening right now? too much will hurt us. But, being world nation, just do something. also include the 951 tion, and so insecure to because it takes more begin with that it really than just changing doesn’t take a lot to set your area code to you guys off, like writing disassociate your- this little opinion piece. selves from the 909. I have to admit my fa- Let’s start with appearance. I’m vorite thing about 909ers sure all of you are sitting here read- But I’m going off on a tangent; let’s is that whenever they get confronted ing this in your flat-billed hats, white get back to the “Bro” lifestyle. about being from the 909 they flat- sunglasses, puka shell necklaces and The next most popular thing out deny it. I have friends there who black socks. You guys love to wear in the 909 is having a huge lifted do this on a daily basis; they are actu- black, XXL t-shirts, and sag your truck, and usually in the back of that ally ashamed of being from the 909. Dickies shorts down to the ground. truck is a dirt bike. I guess this is My conclusion is that all of you have Your favorite brands to wear are Fa- to qualify the wannabe badass image created your own shame spiral. If mous Stars and Straps, Fox, Skin, you are all trying to portray. I mean, you would just quit denying where Alpine Stars, Metal Mulisha and the clothing is almost forgivable you are from, and trying to pretend anything dirt-bike related. And ev- but why the hell would you drive a you are something that you aren’t, ery outfit you pick out for yourselves huge truck that gets 8 miles per gal- you really wouldn’t get made fun of on a daily basis is completely calcu- lon when you are making minimum as much. lated. I mean, you wouldn’t want to wage at Arby’s? Obviously not every single person wear the wrong shirt with the wrong It just doesn’t add up for me, and that lives in the 909 fits the mold but pair of shorts, or risk forgetting your it’s stupid. I know, you all love pick- can’t we all admit that these stereo- bandana. ing up trends that were acceptable in types aren’t just created out of noth- Moving on, anytime I meet some- the 949 five years ago, but I think ing? There is truth in them, and I do one from Riverside who says that it’s high time to ditch the monster have to give you guys credit for one they surf, I laugh at them. This is trucks. You might get respect in the thing … you’ve convinced all the because a) you don’t surf and b) if “Inland Empire” but anywhere else kids in Arizona and Colorado that you do, it’s twice a year and let’s be you are going to get laughed at. And dressing like you and driving lifted honest … you suck. But hey, you while we are on the topic of trucks, trucks is cool. 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Making Molten Masterpieces Students work outdoors to create one-of-a kind art pieces
By Misa Nguyen als when needed to shape the glass versities. I even have former students Daily Titan Staff Writer in what is known as the “Glory who are making a good living sell- [email protected] Hole;” and letting the glass cool to ing their own work, now,” Leighton room temperature in the annealing said. A list of emergency numbers, a oven. As part of the course, Leighton line of roaring furnaces and signs Although students can expect to continues to gather numerous guest which read “Caution: Hot” replace blow objects such as cups, bowls and speakers for his students from the the usual student desks, dry erase plates, glassblowing cannot be mas- niche world of glassblowing. boards and lecterns in Cal State Ful- tered in one semester. “It’s really important for students lerton glassblowing classes. “It’s the subject of life-long study to hear some of the other opinions,” The warm, outdoor setting for the and there are thousands and thou- Leighton said. glassblowing class in the Visual Arts sands of techniques for taking mol- The most-remembered guest was Department provides students with Hiroshi Yamano, the most renowned an artistic inspiration. glassblower in Japan who is the head “It’s the source of my creativity,” of the glass program at Osaka Uni- said Solange Ledwith, ateaching as- “Glass is one of the versity of Art. As a former student of sistant to Professor John Leighton. most prevalent materi- Leighton, Yamano gave a great lec- Leighton, head of the glass pro- als in the world. Most ture and slideshow to students that
gram at CSUF, reminded his stu- were in the class years ago.
dents that his beginner class has three of all modern build- Southern California has a range primary goals: introduction to the ings are made out of of glass artists. Part-time teacher and equipment and safety precautions glass. “ colleague of Leighton Joe Cariati is a of using large machinery, the history – John Leighton well-respected local artist. of glassblowing, and an appreciation Visual Arts Professor With 30 years of glassblowing ex- for the process of glassblowing. perience, Leighton said he aspires to “It’s physically demanding and make CSUF a nationally recognized Photos By Cameron Pemstein/Daily Titan Staff Photographer difficult,” Leighton said. glass program, reaching out to stu- Caution: hot - To achieve great glass pieces a good partnership is a must. Glass blowers tend to have an odd The process of blowing glass can ten glass and sculpting it or blowing dents beyond the closed surround- number of assistants – three, five and even seven people help make a piece. Solange Ledwith, left, chooses Kat Cahill, be set into a few steps, which include it or casting it or in some way form- ing of southern California. right, because they communicate well. In addition to glassblowing, CSUF offers a variety of art courses, some of which melting raw ingredients like sand ing it into a useful or an artistic ob- “We have wonderful weather include papermaking, printing and etching, beginning crafts, animation, life drawing, sculpture, ceramics, computer and adding fluxes, which are com- ject,” Leighton said. here. We have a beautiful facility. I animation and photography. Check out the new multimedia section of dailytitan.com for a video of CSUF glassblowing ponents that will determine the kind Although many view glassblowing have the support of the administra- classes. of glass produced; reheating materi- as an art form, Leighton said glass is tion and I don’t see why we can’t be- used in modern day technology. gin to attract students from all over “Glass is one of the most prevalent the country, if not, other countries,” architectural materials in the world. Leighton said. Most of all modern buildings are So as students are placed their made out of glass,” Leighton said. hands in protective gloves and ladled Although Leighton’s current stu- molten glass to start their creative dents are just beginning to learn juices for the very first time, Leigh- about the use glass may have in our ton assured, “you’ll get your hands lives, past students have pursued warm, not burnt!” professions in glassblowing. “It’s a fun class, different from “I have former students that are anything else I’ve ever done,” designers in factories, managers of said Jeffrey Kociencki, geography other artist studios, teachers in uni- major. February 8, 2007 5 Introspect Learning To Make Wearable Art Pieces From metal animals to fashionable rings, students make jewelry
By Reza Allah-Bakhshi Daily Titan Staff Writer [email protected]
Sawing away at square pieces of copper, the student becomes a ma- chine and slowly a shape starts to form. Snout. Legs. A tail. By the end of the first lesson, there will be more than 20 copper dogs turned into the teacher. This is the art of jewelry making and Christina Smith, an assistant professor of art, has been collecting brass and copper dogs since 1980. Students who enroll in jewelry making can expect a hands-on expe- rience right from the start. The class incorporates all the tools needed to learn the beginner skills of jewelry fabrication. Students learn how to saw, file, solder and drill through metal as well as set a stone and make a band ring. They use drill presses, sand blasters, hammers and work with torches to mold different kinds By Cameron Pemstein/Daily Titan Staff Photogrpaher of metal. Tiny Details - Thin, fragile blades are used to cut copper for jewelry pieces. Matt Chase uses precision cuts to make a dog for his jewelry class. “This class offers the student a real tangible ability to use tools and aluminum broach, which will dem- them to demonstrate knowledge of who haven’t done well because it’s a ways been interested in jewelry and combo class of special studies jewel- express their own ideas through the onstrate the student’s knowledge of the foundation of jewelry techniques fun class.” I want to learn how to use my cre- ry making and metalsmithing – the utilization of materials,” said Matt pin setting. For their second project and apply these techniques along For the most part, students who ativity in other ways,” said Candace technique of working with metal. Chase, an art major. “Whether it be they will create a silver sweat sol- with design fundamentals to create take the class are interested in just Miller, an RTVF major. So now students can learn the art of brass, copper, silver or gold.” der broach that mimics an animal works of personal expression. She learning how to make jewelry, al- Smith came to CSUF in 2001 to advanced jewelry making after com- Students have to complete three or plant. The final project will be wants students to experiment with though a student can take it to fulfill teach fulltime. She is completely in- pleting the beginner’s course. projects that demonstrate the tech- to make a ring set with a cabochon nontraditional materials and create a course requirement for their major. volved with everything her students “Through the dean, the chair and niques they learned in class as well stone. pieces that can be worn as jewelry. Smith also said that a lot of 3-D art do, and demonstrates, in-person, myself we are building a jewelry and as show how creatively they execute “The students learn everything to “Usually, all of my students do students take jewelry to hone their every technique they will learn. She metalsmithing program that is more those techniques. do the basics,” said Smith. very well with jewelry,” Smith said. skills. also teaches craft classes and, for the inline with what is going on around The first project is a self-portrait Smith’s goal for her students is for “I haven’t really had any students “I am a film major but I have al- first time this year, began offering a the country,” Smith said. February 8, 2007 SPORTS 9
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He’s gay for real?” said That’s just how the world is right A 425-mile race in Parker most famous openly gay athlete in of inquiry,” he said. Philadelphia center Steven Hunter. now.” the world, praised Amaechi’s deci- LeBron James, however, said he “Nowadays it’s proven that people In his book, Amaechi describes Arizona is a prime meet Associated Press sion and said it’s imperative for ath- didn’t think an openly gay person can live double lives. I watch a lot the challenge of being gay in a league for hungry enthusiasts letes to come out because of what could survive in the league. of TV, so I see a lot of sick perverted where it’s assumed all players are het- The small, exclusive club of open- she called an epidemic of suicides “With teammates you have to be stuff about married men running erosexual. He describes the blatant ly gay professional male athletes has among young lesbians and gays. trustworthy, and if you’re gay and around with gay guys and all types anti-gay language and attitudes he a new member. “It’s hugely important for the kids you’re not admitting that you are, of foolishness.” experienced in NBA locker rooms. BY SHAELAN BOWERS Former NBA center John Amae- so they don’t feel alone in the world. then you are not trustworthy,” James Even so, Hunter said he would be “We’re all insensitive at times. Daily Titan Staff Writer chi, who spent five seasons with four We’re role models,” she said. “He will said. “So that’s like the No. 1 thing fine with an openly gay teammate. There’s no taboo subject in the locker [email protected] teams, on Wednesday became the definitely help a lot of kids growing as teammates we all trust each other. “As long as he don’t make any ad- room,” said Celtics coach Doc Riv- first NBA player to publicly come up to feel better about themselves.” You’ve heard of the in-room, locker vances toward me I’m fine with it,” ers, who coached Amaechi in Orlan- Each year hundreds of racers pile out. Orlando’s Grant Hill, who said he room code. What happens in the he said. “As long as he came to play do, where he said he had one of his into their souped up Jeep Chero- His admission comes three years didn’t know Amaechi when he was locker room stays in there. It’s a trust basketball like a man and conducted strongest locker rooms. “I think if kees, Hummers, Baja Trucks and after his playing career ended, mak- with the Magic, also applauded the factor, honestly. A big trust factor.” himself like a good person, I’d be he would have come out they would other off-road vehicles and head to ing him the sixth professional male decision to go public. Injured Philadelphia Sixers for- fine with it.” have got on him jokingly. ... And Parker, Az. athlete from one of the four major “The fact that John has done this, ward Shavlik Randolph acknowl- Orlando’s Pat Garrity acknowl- I actually think that when guys do They competed in the Blue Water U.S. sports basketball, baseball, maybe it will give others the comfort edged it’s a new situation. edged reaction was bound to vary come out, when that day happens, it Hotel & Casino Parker 425, which football, hockey to openly discuss or confidence to come out as well, “As long as you don’t bring your throughout the league. will make it easier.” took place in January. his homosexuality. whether they are playing or retiring,” gayness on me I’m fine,” Randolph “They would have teammates that Hill said. said. “As far as business-wise, I’m sure would accept them for being a good The 425-mile race both begins Amaechi details his life in his au- SEE GAY PROS - PAGE 9 and ends at the Blue Water Casino tobiography “Man in the Middle,” NBA commissioner David Stern I could play with him. But I think it person and a good teammate, and in Parker but between the beginning and end points there is endless desert waiting to be conquered by all of the hungry racers. The terrain is hardly forgiving as the racers must fight through all of the rocks, sand and silt beads in or- der to get to the finish line, not to mention the intense head they must endure throughout. The well-known race always brings big name racers like Robby Gordon and the Terrible Herbst racing team, but there are always a large number of young racers eager to compete and show what they are made of. One of the racers Keith Marion and his Marion Racing Team plan to leave all the other racers in the dust this year. “Racing is a four-hour … adrenaline rush,” Keith Marion said. “You are driving as hard and as fast as you can [so] as to not crash or break your car, or let your competi- tion beat you. Just finishing a race is hard enough, let alone winning it.” And winning will be quite a chal- lenge this year if the amount of rac- ers show up that have in previous years. “This is the first big race ofthe 2007 [season] … so there is usually a good turn out of all the top teams and drivers … there will be every- thing from trophy trucks, class one cars, to Jeep speed cars and so on,” Michael Marion, owner of Marion Racing said. There will be an incredible amount of competition for the Marion Rac- ing Team this year but they plan to keep their eyes on the prize. “Our biggest competition out there will probably be the LaFortune team. They won the class - cham pionship last season … but we are going into the race with a good car so I’m excited to see what happens,” co-driver and navigator Toby Brooks said. “If we can get through the race without any major problems I think we can win.” Because of the rough terrain and the long distance even finishing the race is a challenge. Preparation is important and those who do not spend enough time getting their vehicles ready will undoubtedly find themselves broken down before the finish line. “The course is rough and it can beat up the cars pretty good,” Keith Marion said. There are many classes to compete in with many different types of ve- hicles, but the Marion Racing Team is keeping it relatively modest. “Our vehicle is a fully modified Jeep Cherokee [and] we race in the Jeep speed class,” Michael Marion said. “It’s a limited class which means [we] are limited on what [we] can do to improve the car … We aren’t one of the trophy truck teams with a multi-million dollar budget.” No matter what challenges they might face the Marion Racing Team is ready to face them head on and they hope to come away with a win. “Every race is always competitive. Whether you have two or twenty en- tries in your class, you always want to do better than whomever you are up against,” Michael Marion said. “That’s the nature of racing or any competition, to win!” For more information about the yearly event, spectators can visit the Best in the Desert racing association’s official Web Site at http://www.bitd. com/main/. Catch the Daily Titan Online www.dailytitan.com february 8, 2007 11
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He still calls Southern California home in the off-season and said He- BY ADAM LEVY roes and the Slide Bar rank among Daily Titan Executive Editor his favorite local hotspots to frequent [email protected] with his former Titan teammates. A kinesiology major, Cordero said Washington Nationals relief ace that Professor Michelle Barr was his Chad Cordero can be an all-around favorite instructor at the university. good guy. He added that one his off-field On a balmy Saturday morning highlight from his CSUF days was two weekends ago, the former Titan attending the soccer games with his resonated with charisma while so- baseball teammates. cializing with fans and teammates at “We don’t have a football team, so the annual Cal State Fullerton base- that was like our football,” he said. ball alumni game. Horton praised the stopper for He signed autographs for the kids living up to his major league status in the stands, joked with teammates both on and off the field. and recounted stories with fans, all Cordero has focused his attention while sporting a wide smile shin- towards positive causes both here ing out from under the shade of his and abroad, lending his time and ef- trademark flat-brimmed cap forts to hurricane relief, blood drives But when the bullpen gate opens, and visiting with wounded veterans it’s a different story. at Washington D.C.’s Walter Reed “Then he’s a different person – I Army Medical Center. He is also a don’t even know if he is a person!” regular supporter of his respective CSUF assistant coach Jason Gill alma maters, Don Lugo High School said. and CSUF, locally. His dual personalities jokingly “The stardom he’s received hasn’t earned Cordero the nickname of changed his status,” Horton said. “The Chief” by former teammate “He still makes an effort to come Jon Smith, after the character in out to the alumni games and make 1975’s “One Flew over the Cuckoo’s significant financial contributions to Nest.” the program.” Chief Bromden, played by Will Cordero will soon be heading to Sampson, was a schizophrenic Na- Melbourne, Fla., for spring training tive American who turned out to be to commence his fifth year of pro- silent but deadly – much like Cor- By Lawrence Jackson/Associated Press fessional baseball. He will sign au- dero coming in for the final three tographs, joke with teammates and JACKED UP – Former Cal State Fullerton pitcher and current Washington National closer Chad Cordero celebrates after closing out a game against Toronto. outs. talk to fans there much like he was CSUF Head Coach George Hor- doing at the alumni game here. ton characterized Cordero’s transi- “He doesn’t do it with arrogance, said. Wagner, Brad Lidge and Fransisco record. During Cordero’s 111 games And that’s because Chad Cordero tion from calm and stoic on the but his personality changes,” Horton Whatever he is doing is working. Rodriguez. as a Titan from 2001-2003, the team is an all-around good guy – as long bench to intense and nasty on the said. “As a coach, you want that bal- Within a year of being drafted, The well-traveled Titan has fin- played in the College World Series as he’s not pitching. mound. ance of mild-mannered off the field the 25-year-old took over ninth-in- ished games on major league stages two times. “He’s a consummate team guy. and competitive on the field.” ning duties for the then-Montréal everywhere from South Florida to We knew he was going to be Chad Cordero Modest and unassuming, until you Cordero acknowledges that he Expos in June of 2004 and hasn’t French Canada, and back to the OC something special,” said former Ti- 2006 MLB Stats: 3.19 give him the ball and tell him to can get emotional when he is on the looked back since. – Cordero put away the Angels on tan teammate and current Cincinna- ERA, 7-4 W-L, 29 saves close out the ninth, ” he said. mound, but that he tries not show Since inheriting the job, he has consecutive nights during a 2005 In- ti Reds minor leaguer Justin Turner. and 69 strikeouts in 73 Horton said Cordero is humbly it. emerged as one of baseball’s best terleague series in Anaheim. Former Titan Danny Dorn, also confident in the pressure cooker of “I keep it within myself. I try to closers, as his 89 saves trump the Up the 57 Freeway at Goodwin drafted by the Reds this past June, 1/3 innings pitched. protecting a late-inning lead. stay as calm as I can out there, ” he totals of fellow all-star relievers Billy Field, his 34 saves are still a CSUF said: “It was awesome playing along-