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www.dailytitan.comTHE DTHURSDAY,AILY APRIL 6, 2006TITANVolume 82, Issue 29 INTROSPECT SPORTS Mom ʻnʼ P op shops find No walk in the park as Titans inspiration in vintage products take on UCI this weekend Page 5 Page 8 Changes LONG•LIVE Unclogging Abound Writer’s on Irvine THEThe nostalgic Continental KING Room in Fullerton Block showcases Elvis impersonator Kirk Wall Campus Students struggling with papers Students, professors suggest can seek assistance through improvements after lease is tutorials workshops available

renewed for one-year term By Jessica Horn Daily Titan Staff Writer By Sara Havlena Daily Titan Staff Writer

aving a hard time writing that term paper or essay? Help is here and fter the announcement of the Writing Assistance Center eagerly the lease renewal of the awaits students. Irvine campus for another Cal State Fullerton students may year and a second building goH to McCarthy Hall room 45 to meet with a tutor Ain the works, students have some ideas and get help with writing, grammar, punctuation about what resources they would like and much more. to see come to the satellite campus. “Tutorials are by appointment or students may The campus currently consists of a walk-in if an appointment is a no-show or there is two-story building that has 21 class- an open time slot,” Writing Assistance Coordinator rooms and two parking lots. Sheryl Fontaine said. There is a lounge with a television, Tutors have 30 minutes per session to coach library, computer lab, bookstore and their tutees. café that serves coffee and snacks. “Some sessions will be done sooner, but we try The campus also has a division of to take up the full half hour, because youʼll never student affairs, academic advising, really have a perfect paper,” said Sean Gantka, special-event ticket sales, admissions, graduate student and writing center tutor. “We registration and a cashier on campus. Stefanie Short/For the Daily Titan donʼt tell them what to do, but we tell them how Most of the classes currently offered LOVING FANS TENDER: Kirk Wall. the “self-proclaimed best Elvis impersonator in Fullerton,” serenades patrons of the to do it.” are upper-division courses and even Continental Room in downtown Fullerton. Tutors try to make it clear to students that they some classes televised live from the will not correct their mistakes, but will go over main campus. By Dominic Kingdamo Step into the dimly lit, intimate, nos- even longer. studentsʼ work to help them understand ways to Irvine campus students listed easy Daily Titan Staff Writer talgic Continental Room in downtown A classically trained opera singer, improve their writing skills. parking and convenient location from Fullerton on a Wednesday night, and Wallʼs first experience singing was in “We donʼt revise papers, we sit and discuss work or home as the things they youʼll be treated to what might be one of the church choir, of which his father was problems,” Gantka said. liked most the bustling areaʼs best-kept secrets. the director. Gantka said that while most of the students that about attend- rior to going on stage, the man “We had one guy prior to him and “[While singing] a lot of the gospel take advantage of the centerʼs services are English “I am no eco- ing classes at everyone is waiting for casu- he was good, but he wasnʼt as good songs, I started sounding more like students required to visit for classes, many of these nomics major, the satellite ally finishes off a bottle of as Kirk,” said Sean Francis, owner of Elvis than my dad wanted me to sound students come back after finding their tutorials campus. Corona – his only pre-show the Continental Room for the past four like,” Wall said. “It was fun to make the helpful. but I fail to “I think P ritual. As the anticipation in the years. “When he gets up on stage heʼs as choir laugh.” Many students are unaware of the benefits of see how this the parking room steadily builds, the stage curtain is close to Elvis as you can get.” Wall was in several rockʻnʼroll garage sitting down with a tutor. Not only do tutors help is good busi- is way bet- finally opened to reveal a man adorned Wall, who comes from a musical bands as a youth before finding his with writing assignments, but they also recently ter here, but in a custom-made white jumpsuit. Itʼs family, has been an Elvis Presley imper- implemented conversational tutorials – where sec- ness.” thatʼs because Kirk Wall, “the self-proclaimed, best sonator for 20 years and a professional ond language students may come to converse for SEE ELVIS = PAGE 3 Ray Gonzales not very Elvis impersonator in Fullerton.” performer in some form or another for 30 minutes and develop proficient skills in English many people conversation. Fullerton Student are coming Group tutorials are also held by appointment. here yet,” Study: Latinas in Sororities Adjust Better in College Every semester, various workshop ideas are English major handpicked and held by some of the centerʼs Lindsey Lefebure said. By Nohemy Martinez Sciences and Mathematics, What she found was that Latina sorority members and tutors. This semester, workshops include “APA Communications Professor Holly Daily Titan Staff Writer began researching this study women who participated in 131 were non-members. and MLA Format”, “Adding Flavor to Your Style,” Ocasio Rizzo said she misses inter- as part of her graduate thesis Latina sororities “were signif- The majority of questions “Proofreading and Editing” and more. acting with other teachers in her field last May at the University of icantly more adjusted, specif- revolved around three main “Each tutor usually offers one workshop a and the community on the main cam- Maryland. ically, more adjusted socially issues: womenʼs perception semester and there are usually 25 students per pus, a perk thatʼs unavailable on the Cal State Fullerton faculty While conducting her and in relation to their com- of the campus, the climate workshop,” Gantka said. smaller Irvine campus. member Gina Garcia intro- study, Garcia found that there mitment to the institution,” of the campus, and how well Tips from tutors on how to be a “super tutee” Many students listed better and duced a new research study was a lack of research and lit- compared to women who are adjusted the women are to the include being on time and having a specific inten- fresher food options as something that found a strong corre- erature studying the correla- non-members, Garcia said. campus. tion for the session, such as paper revision or ideas they would like to see change in lation between women in tion of sororities and women. She compiled her data There are several other for writing assignments. the future. Radio-TV-film major Ray Latina sororities and their Being a member of Lambda through a series of online aspects that contribute to the If a student cannot make a tutorial, they must Gonzales said often times the café is adjustment to the college Theta Alpha, Latin Sorority questionnaires given to adjustment of female students call an hour before their appointment to cancel. If closed during breaks from classes and environment. Inc. herself at the University women in and out of Latina to college life, but for the a student has two “no-shows” for tutorial appoint- there is usually only one person run- Garcia, student retention of Maryland, Garcia began to sororities throughout the US. ning the register causing students to and assessment coordina- concentrate her study strictly Out of 314 college students wait in a long line. tor at the College of Natural on Latina sororities. who participated, 183 were SEE LATINA = PAGE 2 SEE TUTOR = PAGE 3 “I am no economics major, but I fail to see how this is good business,” Gonzales said. Bio Professor Dives Into Issues From the Deep Another setback students listed was the lack of variety in classes offered. Over-fishing is the Gaines, who is also director for ed in his lecture, the primary harvest- The classes requested ranged form research at the Marine Science ing zone has grown to encompass lower division to Middle Eastern biggest problem facing Institute at UCSB, addressed issues most of the Southern Hemisphere. In studies. oceans today concerning perspectives on marine fact, virtually none of the ocean has Criminal justice major Thomas reserves, particularly those pertaining been left untouched, Gaines said. Mognom said the lack of classes By Jickie Torres to population and the relationship of Marine reserves have yielded data offered at the Irvine campus is the Daily Titan Staff Writer those protected areas with fisheries that show very radical and promis- reason for his “extended educational that supply the seafood worldwide. ing results, Gaines said. Among the career.” “One in five people on earth get changes observed within a protected Many students were not even aware most of their protein form the sea,” area, a 400 percent increase of bio- there was a library on campus or com- UC Santa Barbara Professor Steve Gaines said. mass or living organisms was found. plained its hours were too short. They Gaines spoke to Cal State Fullerton In the 1950s, the bulk of seafood Data has also revealed a 200 per- also had some thoughts on the Titan students on Wednesday as part of a came form areas off the California cent increase in density of that bio- Student Union Lounge. Christina House/Daily Titan Photo Editor lecture series hosted by the Biology coast, the perimeter of Great Britain mass within the space and an increase Graduate Students Club and the and the western coast of Africa, he CONCERN: UCSB Professor of Ecology, Evolution and Southern California Ecosystems said. Marine Biology Steve Gaines spoke to biology students about research program. According to recent data highlight- SEE IRVINE = PAGE 3 his research in marine populations as part of a seminar series. SEE MARINE = PAGE 3

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Bill FRIDAY: Professional director DOLORES HIDALGO, Mexico – Barely 18, Jose belongs to Donn Finn lends his skill to Cal Mexicoʼs new generation of migrant smugglers – young, savvy Irvina Kanarek/Daily Titan and happy to see Uncle Sam further tighten border security. State Fullertonʼs modern-dress Why? Itʼs good for business, he says. version of Shakespeareʼs unfin- Jose figures more migrants will seek his help if the U.S. THATʼS QUACK-TASTIC ished drama “Timon of Athens.” Senate approves legislation to double the Border Patrol and put Ducks waddle along the pathway outside of the Performing Arts Center on a warm Tickets cost $9, $8 for students. up a virtual wall of unmanned vehicles, cameras and sensors to Sunday afternoon. monitor the 2,000-mile border with Mexico. Check out the schedule at www. fullerton.edu/arts/events for more music of others, he does enjoy mak- information. ing music of his own and plans NATION to join a band soon as an electric STUDENT guitarist. SATURDAY: High school seniors, Senate Quarrels Over Bill “We donʼt have a name yet,” community college students and BY DAY he said. “But we play screamo their families can explore educa- WASHINGTON – The Senate swung between compromise music.” tional opportunities at Welcome and gridlock Wednesday on the most sweeping immigration By Cindy Tullues Aside from his busy four-course bill in two decades, the future of an estimated 11 million illegal Daily Titan Staff Writer schedule, Kan likes to enjoy some to Cal State Fullerton Day from 9 aliens at the mercy of unpredictable election-year maneuver- of the “finer” things CSUF has to a.m. to noon. The event includes ing. offer. campus tours, informational work- Key senators haggled over a proposed deal to confer legal Driving patiently down the con- Aazar Kan “I have been here for two years status on a large majority of the 11 million men, women and gested rows of Nutwood Parking and so far Fullerton is cool. But I shops and a resource fair. The children, but compromise remained elusive. “Weʼve got a ways Structure in his silver Subaru, Cal Sophomore, marketing major really love the girls,” he said laugh- Saturday morning event is open to to go,” said Sen. Pete V. Domenici, R-N.M. after one bargain- State Fullerton sophomore Aazar ing. the public free. For more informa- ing session in the Capitol, although he added that the talks were Kan peers through his car window “My goal life is to be lawyer,” Kan, who seems very confident tion, call (714) 278-2086. “moving in the right direction.” for an open parking spot. Kan said. with himself said, “I guess you can Wearing a black pinstripe base- Attending school as a full-time say that I am a smooth operator.” Jury To Hear 9/11 Tapes ball cap and a blue Hollister jacket, student and working as a broker Although Kan enjoys CSUF, he seems to be merely another face assistant in a real estate firm, Kan, there is only one thing he would OFF CAMPUS ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The cockpit recording from the in the crowd, but he has his own like many other students likes to change about the campus. FRIDAY: Titan plays UC hijacked jetliner that passengers tried to retake on Sept. 11 will story to tell of life outside the CSUF blow off stream by going clubbing “I would definitely change the be played in public for the first time – at the sentencing trial parking lot. and enjoying the nightlight Southern parking!” he said while circling the Irvine at at 6 of al-Qaida conspirator Zacarias Moussaoui – the judge ruled Kan, has been attending CSUF California has to offer. parking isles. But his luck soon p.m. Wednesday. as a marketing major for two years “I really like to party,” he said. changes when he soon finds a park- U.S. District Judge Leonie Brinkema said the jury consider- and has grown fond of the cam- “I like to go to clubs in Hollywood, ing spot. ing whether to execute Moussaoui could hear the recording pus. However, he has great dreams like Level 3. But I like OC clubs But despite the traffic hassles at FRIDAY: The Angels lead off the from United Airlines Flight 93 and see a transcript of it. and ambitions beyond his Fullerton also.” CSUF, Kan has a great sense of him- 2006 season with a home opener years. Even though Kan enjoys the self and his goals and ambitions. against the New York Yankees at 7:05 p.m. LOCAL tribution to the Latino Greek com- in the fact that there is no rush, and LATINA munity,” CSUF academic coun- we donʼt recruit. I love the tight FRIDAY: Chapman University Apple Appeals to PC Users FROM PAGE 1 selor Maricela Alvarado said. “It bonds we share … It was great to hosts this public discussion entitled has significantly confirmed that find a group of strong ladies with “Global Conflict and Insecurity SAN JOSE – To broaden its appeal in a Windows-dominated finding a family away from home common values, customs and the world, Apple Computer Inc. unveiled software Wednesday to sake of this particular study and to plays a major role in the college shared interest of earning a college Post-9/11” featuring a whole slew help owners of its new Intel-based Macs run not only its own receive a direct correlation Garcia success of a Latina woman.” degree,” she said. of experts who will aim to answer operating system but also Microsoft Corp.ʼs rival software. eliminated those factors. Some memberʼs of CSUFʼs Janet Perez-Molina, a junior the question, “Are we at war?” Appleʼs shares surged as Wall Street bet the move would help One important fact Garcia found Lambda Theta Alpha chapter human services major said what Apple grow its current worldwide personal computer market was that the generational status of also agree with Garciaʼs findings. attracted her to the sorority was Call (714) 997-6871 for the time. share beyond the current range of 3 percent to 4 percent by the female students in the US was Former CSUF student Carina Rojo, the professionalism carried by the attracting more business and home users. not a factor that contributed to their 20, became a member of the soror- members. If you would like to submit an adjustment. ity before transferring to USC. 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MARINE at UCSB and at the institute, thinks may revolve around reserve size and placement. FROM PAGE 1 “How can you use these things to enhance conservation and still attain fisheriesʼ ben- efits?” Gains asked. of 78 percent of diversity of species. The components of that solution may be “Beyond the space of the marine reserve, hard to find. Political processes have impact- we have also seen huge positive results,” ed the results that come out of the fisheries, Gaines said. he said. In the area outside of the San Juan Islands “Distrust on the part of the fishing com- off the coast of Washington – a space desig- munities in terms of giving out their data,” nated as a marine reserve since 1990 – the Gaines said, makes it hard to tabulate accu- rock dwelling lingcod fish have grown an rate information. “There are some fisheries average of 16 inches and increased their pro- biologists that really donʼt like what I have duction of offspring by three times. to say.” For the Daily Titan “The thing is, fish donʼt know how to read For now, Gaines and other biologists in the Kim Ginter/ maps,” Gaines said. “And neither do their field will have to wait for new data to emerge IRVINE EATERIES: Front entrance to the El babies.” to get a proper reading on the changes in the Toro Cafe at Irvine Campus. The populations and benefits of reserves reserve and fishing industries. have literally spilled outside their borders and Kim Whiteside, president of the club said Beth Stirnaman/For the Daily Titan benefited the surrounding areas. Gainesʼ guest appearance is exciting for the IRVINE STUDENTS HELPING STUDENTS: Georgeanne Bollinger, a gradu- FROM PAGE 1 Fishers have benefited as well. The outer organization. borders of marine reserves have become a “One of the reasons we thought of invit- ate student tutor at the Writing Center, lends a helping hand to Ling-yi popular fishing spot for those seeking com- ing him is that heʼs done a lot of work with Wu, a Junior Graphic Design major. mercial gain as well as those in search of fish- reserves and larval transportation,” Whiteside TUTOR their graduation status. “I think they should expand a little,” commu- ing trophies, as these areas yield fish sizes in said. “Heʼs one of the greatest people to talk “We graduate students have nications major Angie Chavez, communications the record-breaking zone. to on the subject.” FROM PAGE 1 to work in five-hour increments, major. “At times the lounge gets very full and Those in the field of fishery management Mike Navarro, the clubʼs secretary, hopes and undergrads get to choose their students canʼt come in. The library closes too are seemingly at odds with those in the con- Gaines will shed light on a topic that is impor- hours,” tutor Georgeanne Bollinger early and the Titan Shop is too small.” servation industry, however, both sides admit tant to more than just biology majors. ments, they will lose their appoint- said. Irvine students have amenities not offered on to one thing at least. “If you like going to the beach, and you like ment-making privileges. Students are also able to request a the main campus including frozen yogurt sundae “There is the thing we call the weak link playing in the waves, you should know whatʼs Those not interested in being a specific tutor. nights and complimentary snacks during the first issue,” Gaines said. “There is no such thing as going on,” Navarro said. “Our club wants you tutee, but in being the tutor must be “I had a student today who is in week of school. a single species fishery.” to know whatʼs going on with the environ- a junior, completed their upper-divi- criminal justice, and she came in to With a second building almost guaranteed, Gaines said most fisheries produce a side ment around you.” sion writing requirement and passed make sure her grammar and punctu- Robert Flores, assistant coordinator of student effect known as the weak link, in which Gaines said what he wants people to walk the following classes with at least a ation in a letter was right,” she said. affairs, said the building will have more reading as populations of intended fish farms rise, away with is information that everybody B: Beginning College Writing and “I also helped a student from India and study areas along with outdoor furniture and an unintended decrease of another species should have. Structure of Modern English. who wanted to talk about structuring game equipment. occurs. “Human activity has affected our oceans in Tutor applicants must also enroll her paper. Weʼre hoping they come “I would also love to see exercise equipment Another unintended side effect may have dramatic ways. Most people think the biggest in English 402 at the same time as back every week so thereʼs some here, but right now we just do not have the to do with the where fishermen have to con- problem with our oceans is pollution but it is their first semester of tutoring. continuity for them.” room,” Flores said. gregate. probably over fishing,” Gaines said. “Dr. Fontaneʼs English 402 class For those students who lack the Irvine campus Director George Giacumakis “As you close the ocean, the fishing mortal- Misinformation is another aspect, he said. is really helpful and makes us all time to make an appointment, online is also working with the Orange County Transit ity rate increases and you squeeze fishermen “The average citizen thinks a fourth of our better tutors,” Gantka said. “You tutoring is often available. Online Authority to set up a bus system that will take into a smaller area,” Gaines said. oceans are protected, but itʼs really more like donʼt have to be an English major, responses are usually given within a students from Irvine to main campus. Issues like these explain the dynamic or a fourth of one percent,” he said. “And most just have a good attitude and be a week, Gantka said. He wants the students to be able to leave their “battle” as Gaines puts it, between the conser- people get their exposure of ocean issues from good writer.” For more information on the car at Irvine and take a bus to main campus for vationists and fishing industries. the media, and the problem is that a lot of this Tutors may receive course credit services of the Writing Assistance their classes. The solution is what Gaines, in his research just doesnʼt get covered.” or an hourly wage, depending on Center, call (714) 278-3650.

musical background, Wall has Fullerton. non-Presley tunes into the show, who also owns the nearby Slidebar “I do a little tongue-in-cheek, ELVIS always had an affinity for Elvis Established in 1925, the for now it remains–strictly classic on Commonwealth Avenue. not completely fully serious,” Wall FROM PAGE 1 Presley. Continental Room, with itʼs vin- Elvis tunes. When asked if people come out said. “Thereʼs too many of those “Elvis, without a doubt, was tage-style booths, full-length bar, “Thereʼs too many Elvis aficio- specifically to see Wallʼs Elvis, guys. I think Iʼm a little more com- always my favorite singer, and I and small stage complete with red nados, even young ones, that might Francis responded, “I know they fortable just being a little off.” niche as a performer with various never ever thought I would be an curtain, seems a fitting a place get bent out of shape,” Wall said. do.” When asked what his favorite aliases. Elvis impersonator until I did the for a good old Vegas-style Elvis The show attracts everyone “I get a whole part of being the Besides his regular gig as Elvis musical “Grease,” which Iʼve done show. from curious first-timers whoʼve lot of return peo- resident Elvis at at the Continental Room, the five professional productions of,” Wednesday nights consist of heard about it to clueless patrons ple that come reg- “When he gets up on the Continental Fullerton resident also performs Wall said. three to four sets of Wall sing- just looking to have a drink or to ularly,” said Wall, stage he’s as close to Room is, Wall at Disneyland five days a week as The Continental Room, which is ing live, performing Elvis tunes out-of-town regulars. who has been the Elvis as you can get.” said, “I appreci- Billy Hill and the Hillbillies. at 115 W. Santa Fe Ave. lies slight- over tracks played by a DJ. While “People get up, they dance, they resident Elvis for ate seeing how Despite having such a diverse ly off the “strip” that is downtown heʼs thought about incorporating sing, itʼs awesome,” said Francis, about three years much young peo- now. Sean Francis ple today are still Amy Abelaars, Continental Room Owner just loving him 22, was attending as much as they her second show ever have.” and came specifi- When asked cally to see Wall. “We pretty much what his least favorite part is, Wall came to hear Elvis,” Abelaars said. took a breath and paused before “Itʼs just fun, even his costume is responding, “Drunk chicks ask- sparkling, and itʼs just great. Weʼll ing for me to sing ʻHound Dog.ʼ I definitely come back.” always do it but they never seem Janette Ortiz, 21, came all the to hear it.” way up from San Diego just to see However, not wanting to end on Elvis. a sour note, Wall had this to say Wall, who seems to engage about his experience so far here in everyone in the room, plays it up Fullerton: “What keeps me going even more when the crowd eggs is how nice the Continental Room him on. A true showman, itʼs a has been to me along with the thrill to see him go through his set patrons.” while constantly throwing quips to The King couldnʼt have said it the crowd. better himself. Bakersfi eld College SummerS School Just $26�� ��per unit!

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TITAN EDITORIAL Providing insight, analysis and perspective since 1960 American Dominance is Over, For Now By Andy Stowers Daily Titan Staff Writer two other wins. football doesnʼt catch on. that right? Not to mention the humiliat- Our other last hope for domi- Have Arena football become CRYING RACIAL ‘WOLF’ ing loss suffered to team Canada. nance lies in the other football, a world championship. The U.S. What happened to the United The embarrassment was given an American soccer. The U.S. has made it up, so they make the n the age of weaponized cer stopped her because she is exclamation point on the final no pressure in this sport and they rules. By the time everyone else Anthrax and suicide bomb- a black woman, and she is a Statesʼ once dominating sports teams? day of the WBC for the hosting are not the “big guy on top” that figures it out, the U.S. runs away ers, as well as animosity victim of racial profiling. She country with a 2-1 loss against everyone wants to knock down. with the gold. toward the political process also described the Capitol Police Remember the recent whoop- ing the rest of the world gave to Mexico, giving the U.S. a 1-2 Letʼs give the U.S. the benefit Real World and Road Rules in the United States, security on force as racist. record against its bordering coun- of the doubt. There have been challenge Olympic style. The CapitolI Hill is understandably Those in a position of author- the American baseball team in the World Baseball Classic. tries. some great success stories and U.S. brings in old school Real tight. We need to protect our ity, such as police officers, must The team displayed so much as arrogant Americans we donʼt World studs like Puck to lead the political decision makers from be carefully watched to ensure Itʼs not just the baseball team. What about basketball and our boredom and arrogance during ever expect anything different. team to victory in grueling beach the threat of violence that comes that racial prejudice doesnʼt the games. However, it is time for American brawls. from their high profile and the cause them to abuse their posi- domination with the Dream Team? Our once dominating golf- Note to the U.S.: We no longer athletes to realize they arenʼt the The U.S. problem in sports no power that they wield. tions of power. However, in dominate and teams will no lon- best and maybe work just that longer has to do with the players And congressmen and women this instance it is obvious that ers in the Davis Cup? Not to mention hockey. It may ger roll over for you. Itʼs time to much harder. that we have. need to understand that, although Cynthia McKinney is wrong in try again and maybe play with a Because we have to be on top Other countries are simply bet- they are important figures with her allegation of racially motivat- not have ever been property of the U.S., but they definitely never little pride. as Americans, maybe we should ter. Just like they dominated in busy jobs, these measures were ed police misconduct. Maybe We still hold dominance in invent some new sports just so snowboarding in Torino by bring- instituted to ensure their safety, sheʼs grasping desperately for an stunk it up the way they did in the last Olympics. one thing: American football. we can feel good. I have come up ing in our their sport, they are as well as the safety of the gen- excuse for her actions, or a rea- Itʼs mainly because not too many with a few ideas: going to have to bring in more eral public. son to justify such abusive and Not only did the U.S. lose in the WBC, but they also got other countries really like it. All Make every event in the X sports to stay on top. Black Congresswoman outrageous behavior. the European leagues and the Games an Olympic sport. I mean The WBC was entertaining, but Cynthia McKinney (D – Ga.), What McKinney should be punked all over the yard. Despite the whipping the U.S. team gave Canadian Football League bring every one of those sports was did we really expect the U.S. to was too busy to stop at a security thinking about is the implica- in U.S. players that couldnʼt quite invented in the back yard of a San do any less than win it all? Maybe checkpoint last week and was tions of her actions. She needs to South Africa in the first round, the Americans squeaked out only make it in the NFL. For the sake Diego or Orange County kid; the the problem is the fans, we should asked to stop by a white Capitol to realize that racism is a serious of the U.S., letʼs hope American U.S. will definitely dominate in expect less from U.S. teams now. Police officer. When she refused allegation, and its impact is dev- to acquiesce to his demands, astating. Racism subverts our he grabbed her by the arm and core American values of equal- asked again for her to stop. Her ity, opportunity and liberty for all Refusing a Fixer-Upper Opportunity response was to turn around and citizens. Allegations of racism punch the officer in the face. A should be taken seriously, and Dating and Mating too much, they listen to coun- better with time. Donʼt get me after is silly and pointless. brash action by a person who those who allow racist views to try western music – pick your wrong, some people do change. Now thatʼs not to say that one many politicians describe as a hamper the freedom or opportu- I am not a dat- flaw. And instead of cutting your But should it really be your should break up with a guy if he brash woman.The Capitol Police nities of others should be aptly ing snob, nor loss and ending the relationship, responsibility to change them? snores, works a crappy job, or officer contended that McKinney punished. am I a dating which you know is the logical And for that matter, why should canʼt remember the name of the wasnʼt wearing the pin that poli- McKinney should save allega- elitist. thing to do, you continue to date they have to change to suit you? president of Mexico. ticians are required to wear that tions of racism for things that are That being them thinking you can make them Somewhere out there is a person Rather, if you two have noth- allows them to speed through the actually inspired by racism, or said, why do change. who loves all the things they do, ing in common or there simply is security checkpoints. Not recog- the charge will lose its impor- women and A friend and I were talking a person who does not see their not a connection that holds you nizing her, he asked her to stop. tance and meaning. men date peo- the other day when she men- actions as flaws. together beyond physical attrac- McKinney, however, describes Much like crying wolf, when ple complete- tioned her sisterʼs boyfriend. The And by staying in a relationship tion, you should probably take a completely different situa- the real thing happens, no one ly wrong for couple had broken up and gotten with someone you are trying to that as a hint that itʼs time to tion. She believes that the offi- will respond. Virginia them under the back together more times then improve rather than enjoy, arenʼt set this relationship free and go Terzian assumption that Destinyʼs Child, and their prob- you preventing some potentially searching for Mr. Right for you. Columnist “I can make lems werenʼt getting any better. happy couple from finding one And while there is truth in the them change?” Why? another? proverb opposites attract, few last T h e Itʼs because her sister has not If youʼre unhappy with his past the courting period. Editorial Board Fixer-Upper figured out this little fact about behavior early on, get out before The thing that we need to Philip Fuller, Opinion Editor Boyfriend. dating: People are on their best the feelings start to mess with remember is we all have someone Nicole M. Smith, Executive Editor Everyone is guilty of this relation- behavior when youʼre first dating your rational mind. out there for us, someone who ship at one point or another. You them. Most women will realize within fits into our little mold of what Kim Orr, Managing Editor start seeing someone and you Once you two have hit your a few dates if the guy they are see- we need. But if we spend all our In deference to the paradigm established by venerable Swiss philosopher Jean-Jacques notice a flaw in them: they donʼt dating rhythm, either they stay at ing is right for them or not. Stick- time fixing the guys who arenʼt Rousseau, unsigned Titan Editorials strive to represent the general will of the Daily work, they speak badly of women, that behavior or plummet. People ing around when you know things right, then Mr. Right might just Titan editorial board and do not necessarily reflect the view of the university. they do a lot of drugs, they drink are not like wine. They donʼt get arenʼt even close to happily-ever- pass us by. [email protected] INTROSPECT THURSDAY, APRIL 6, 2006 5

SETT ING UP SHOP By Jickie Torres Daily Titan Staff Writer

All DOLLED UP: Jennifer Marie Salon Couture owners Jennifer What does a new Marie (left) and Trisha Castillo enjoy a close moment. business need to Phil Gordon/Daily Titan get started ?

beautifying business Building permit

If you plan to build from By Alicia David decorate the especially for brides-to-be for their Daily Titan Staff Writer B scratch, or do major renova- walls to give the upcoming weddings. tions, like adding dressing salon that old-Hollywood The salon offers several types of feeling. facials as well. rooms or putting in a kitch- Nestled below a group of luxury apart- The doors leading into various rooms “The Signature en, youʼll have to obtain a ments in downtown Fullerton lies Jennifer of the salon are decorated with a silver- Facial gives the building permit. They run Marie Salon Couture, a small salon that swirls wallpaper pattern to make them most results,” makes customers feel like a big deal. appear as if theyʼre wedding packages salon esthetician anywhere between $92 and Trisha Castillo and her daughter Trisha said. Other areas of the salon are Janelle Ferrara $200 based on square foot- Jennifer Marie Castillo run the salon, sectioned off with black velvet curtains said. “Itʼs a three- age. which opened 11 months ago. Their goal tied with miniature pink bows. part mask includ- is to bring glamour and a touch of old Inside each room, silk roses and pink ing a light peel, skin Hollywood back to the salon experience. and purple feather boas adorn the walls. lightening and rejuve- “We want to bring a Rodeo Drive “We have 10 stations in the salon,” nation.” Business license feeling to downtown Fullerton,” Trisha Trisha said. “And they were all custom Ferrara also performs said. “Why shouldnʼt everybody be a made.” body wraps, which can Any one running a trade celebrity?” The duo chose rhinestones for the cabi- reduce cellulite and fat The duo came up with the idea for the net knobs and heart shapes for the drying using heat. or business must obtain a salon after realizing they were good at chairs to add a more girly ambiance to the Appointments should be business license. For down- “foofy-girl stuff,” as Trisha puts it. downtown salon. made ahead of time for any town Fullerton, it costs $60 With her pin-up-style good looks, “The best part of working here is the services. Jennifer Marie added the skills she learned atmosphere and the people,” said Shela Customers can bring a a year. from doing makeup for models and fash- Baig, the salonʼs receptionist and stylist. change of clothes to the salon ion shoots, and the mother-daughter team “I love it.” and leave ready for a night worked to create one of the most glamor- No matter the special treatment, it can out, and jewelry is available in a Department ous experiences in the salon world. easily be found at Jennifer Marie Salon. display case for purchase to com- of Weights Cotton candy pink walls and splashes “I do all the basic stuff that stylists do, plete the look for any occasion. of leopard print decorate the salon. like color, cuts and styling,” salon hair All services at the salon are and Measures Daily Titan Customers wait on white couches at stylist Yadira Rodriguez said. “Iʼve been accompanied by a glass of cham- Phil Gordon/ the entrance as long pink curtains, tied working here nine months, and I love it. pagne and a free paraffin wax treat- Any business that back with oversized bows, frame the The clients are great.” ment, which leaves hands feeling front windows of the salon. The salon offers other services such as smoother. THE CATʼS MEOW:Janelle J. involves the use of scales, Entertainment comes in the form of permanent make-up, eyelash extensions, “We donʼt want customers to think Ferrara, Esthetician Extraordinaire fuel pumps or any other strikes a nostalgic pose. various magazines and a flat-screen TV, waxing, tanning and a full makeup bar. about anything else while they are here. device used to measure sub- that plays movies such as “Grease.” The makeup bar is a service where Trisha said. “Weʼre giving them an hour stances must pass inspec- A chandelier hangs above the front customers can have their makeup pro- and a half of fame.” desk while framed pictures of classic fessionally applied or learn how to do it The salon is open Tuesday through tion with this department Barbie dolls and old movie stars such as themselves. Friday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and to ensure their equipment Audrey Hepburn and Marilyn Monroe The salon recommends the service Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. is properly calibrated. This includes anyone selling food or drink in bulk, or anyone performing a service that includes measurements and Putting the ʻpopʼ back in mom and pop shop other such records. Sellers Permit, Use Permit and a large stock of candy for those one of our customers came to us and By Kristi Allen Daily Titan Staff looking for a little dessert with their said his father knew the recipe – he This is a state required “... it’s all really a soda. was a flavor chemist long ago – John permit that applies to any- front for the real “Yeah, itʼs an Italian deli but itʼs got him in touch with the bottler and all really a front for the real goods, a the rest is soda history.” one selling or leasing tan- goods, a virtual Some fads are bet- virtual storehouse of the worldʼs fin- Root beer lovers also have a wide gible objects. storehouse of the world’s finest sodas.” ter left for days of old: est sodas,” said Joe Reynolds, a soda selection to choose from. Galcoʼs sells silent movies, mood connoisseur. 43 types of root beer that range from rings, pet rocks, slap The grocery store, which devotes A&W Root Beer to Americana Root Wastewater Joe Reynolds bracelets. But when it two aisles to soda, caters to a large Beer, to one called Dr. Brownʼs Root comes to soda, Galcoʼs number of customers who seem to Beer. Discharge Permit soda connoisseur Soda Pop Stop in Los genuinely appreciate the unique selec- They come in a variety of styles of Angeles believes nothing tions. bottles that are all part of the fun in This is a county-mandat- is too old to enjoy. And the average stop at Galcoʼs selecting a root beer of choice. ed permit for any business Located on the main rarely goes without stray smiles from As for cola drinkers, Coca-Cola is that produces wastewater. drag of Highland Park, browsing customers. imported in large glass bottles, and the Galcoʼs sells hundreds Since the business is family owned, selection consists of 24 brands. Such This includes restaurants of new and vintage sodas, it has more of a traditional mom and brand names as Bennettʼs Lemon Cola, and cafés, but also retailers juices, root beers and ginger pop shop feel. Boylan Sugar Cane Cola, and Faygo that have restrooms. beers. Galcoʼs even offers a service where Original Rock and Rye are just a few. A few come straight out of customers can send one dozen indi- And beer lovers have 29 differ- the ʻ50s. vidually picked or packaged sodas to ent items to choose from including Alcoholic “I have to say that nothing dom- loved ones and friends. AJ Stephans Birch Beer, Boylna inates as being the most popular, Nuky Rose Soda, a rose-flavored Bottleworks Creamy Red Birch Beer, Beverage Lisence because we have such a wide variety soda, is on the rise among others, and Jackson Hole Soda Co. Snake of up to 500 [sodas],” owner John including Nesbittʼs Orange Soda. River Sarsaparilla. Any restaurant that plans Nese said. “Legend has it the recipe to Nesbittʼs For dessert, Galcoʼs has 88 types of The shop is basically a grocery store was never written down,” according to old time candies to choose from includ- on selling booze needs a devoted entirely to bottled drinks, but The Galcoʼs Soda Pop Stop Crew. ing Abba Zabba and Bit O Honey. beverage licence. Cafés and Galcoʼs doesnʼt just stop at beverages. “There are only a handful of people coffee shops sometimes The shop includes an in-house deli who know the recipe. Fate had it that jupiter images need them too. 8 THURSDAY, APRIL 6, 2006 SPORTS [email protected] Titans Ready for Tough Opposition NBA CSUF expects strong Takes competition from UC Irvine over weekend Face/Off By Christen d’alessandro Daily Titan Staff Writer THE TRUC STOP During Spring Break, my bud- As top ranked Cal State Fullerton dies and I went to Las Vegas. gears up to play UC Irvine, the How does that competition may be a little tougher affect you? It than the Titans faced last weekend. doesnʼt really, “I think [UCI] has a little bet- but for 48- ter ball club than Northridge,” straight hours, Titan pitcher Lauren Gagnier said. my buddies “Theyʼll be trying to pick our pitch- dropped quote es and read our signs so with their after quote coaches knowing how our program from one of the works, I think all the games will be cheesiest, over- pretty close.” Henry the-top, typi- After sweeping their first Big Truc cal ʻ90ʼs action West Conference series against Cal Daily Titan flicks ever. State Northridge, Fullerton will Thatʼs right. take on Irvine this weekend at Sports Editor Face/Off, the Anteater Ballpark. story of a gov- Last time these two teams met, ernment agent Fullerton won two of the three taking on the identity of his arch- games. nemesis to save the day. The movie Even though Fullerton won the stars John Travolta and Nicolas series, they still allowed Irvine to Cage at their absolute peak of score 16 runs against them, which ridiculousness. Iʼm not even sure is the most any team has scored on thatʼs a word. them in a series this season. Anyway, so how does that affect The Anteaters also came back to you? Well with the NBA season win the Sunday game, which most coming to a close, I thought weʼd teams canʼt do against the Titans, go over some storylines to get you Gagnier said. ready for the playoffs. UCI has a big feat ahead of them Since I have these quotes still as CSUF is ranked No. 1 in the stuck in my head, Iʼm going to Daily Titan Baseball America poll this week. songha Lee/ share them with you. Hey, if Iʼm “I certainly hope that doesnʼt BATTING PRACTICE: Titan junior infielder Bryan Harris practices bunting with a pitching machine at on Wednesday after- going to go crazy, you better cause an intimidation factor,” Irvine noon as the CSUF baseball team prepares for UC Irvine. believe Iʼm taking you all with Head Coach Dave Serrano said me. about the ranking. “We know weʼre conference series with Long Beach walked one in 68 1-3 innings starting pitcher for the Anteaters leads his team with a .354 bat- By the way, this gimmick col- going to have to play up to our State last weekend. CSUF has won pitched. on Friday, while Scott Gorgen (3- ting average, while Jaime Martinez umn is a total emulation of Bill best ability to do something special 15 of their last 16 games with a Gagnier has 7-2 record with a 2) will be starting Saturday. Irvine leads with 26 runs batted in. Simmons, who writes for ESPN. against Cal State Fullerton.” 24-7 overall record and 3-0 in Big 2.64 ERA. He has punched out 55 is undecided on who will start “Our responsibility is to contin- com. Itʼs sort of an homage. So On the other hand, some of West Conference play. batters in 64 2-3 innings pitched Sundayʼs game. ue playing good baseball,” Horton without further ado, letʼs get it Irvineʼs coaching staff has come Starting pitchers for Fullerton and walked 12. Titan second baseman Justin said. started: from the CSUF program either as will be Wes Roemer on Friday, Miller is currently 6-1 for the Turner currently leads the team This is the second Big West “Theyʼre concerned about the players or coaches. Lauren Gagnier on Saturday and Titans, with a 3.40 ERA, making with 47 hits and 13 stolen bases. He Conference series for both teams. constitutionality of your Gestapo “Theyʼre very familiar with our Dustin Miller on Sunday. nine appearances, including five also has the highest batting aver- Friday and Saturdayʼs games tactics, and frankly, SO AM I!” system and our signs so thatʼs going Roemer was honored as the Big starts on the year. age at .362. Fullerton third base- start at 6 p.m. and Sundayʼs game To Commissioner David Stern to be a challenge for our coaching West Pitcher of the Week for the Overall, the Titan pitching staff man Evan McArthur leads the team kicks off at 1 p.m. and the NBAʼs dress code … The staff,” Horton said. second time this season. For the has a 2.68 earned run average and with 21 RBI, while first baseman “We just want to throw strikes initial dress code was fine, but UCI currently holds a record of year, he has a perfect 6-0 record have held their opponents to a .221 Brett Pill leads the team with 12 and play catch and see what hap- leave the players alone, Dave. If 18-13 overall and 0-3 in conference with a 1.71 ERA. The sophomore batting average overall. doubles. pens,” Titan Assistant Coach Rick they want to wear tights, let them as they got swept in their opening has struck out 70 batters and only Justin Cassel (3-5) will be the For the Anteaters, Cody Cipriano Vanderhook said. wear tights. “Iʼm about to unleash the bib- lical plague ʻHellʼ-A deserves.” Golfers Prepare for Masters, Extended Course To Jerry Buss, Mitch Kupchak and Kobe Bryant … The three of them together successfully drove of that green, it rolls off into the at even-par 288, the last champion Nicklaus and Tom Watson during rattles the cages of everybody.” away Jerry West, Shaquille OʼNeal, The Associated Press water.” who wasnʼt under par. their prime. The cages are rattled, all right, and to a lesser extent, Derek Fisher And then thereʼs the weather. Thatʼs a possibility this week. As far as Gary Player is con- and this before a shot has been and Robert “Big Shot” Horry. They Azaleas and dogwoods are blaz- This also is the 20-year anniver- cerned, itʼs working. struck. turned the storied Los Angeles AUGUSTA, Ga. — One by one, ing even brighter under a warm sun. sary of Nicklaus shooting 30 on the “Iʼm using exactly the same Suddenly, par doesnʼt seem like Lakers into a wasteland for profes- players trudged up the hill lead- The tightly mown grass beneath the back nine to win his sixth green clubs, other than No. 4,” said such a bad score. sional basketball. Now Kobe gets ing to the clubhouse at Augusta feet is firm, not slippery. Not since jacket. Player, at 70 the oldest player in the “It used to be a fun week. Now to score 81 points, and LA fans get National, then paused and gazed 2001 has the Masters been contest- On this course, that seems unlike- 91-man field. “I was brainwashed itʼs a grinding week,” Goosen said. to watch the team go 40-35 and back at a course that by now they ed over four days in relatively dry, ly. into believing it would be abnormal “The Masters is now like the U.S. make an early playoff exit. should know all too well. fast conditions. Thatʼs a significant Nicklaus returned to play in the with all the changes. But weʼre hit- Open _ even tougher on the mind “If I were to send you flow- But this Masters seems to contain date, because serious expansion at Par 3 contest. He met with the ting the same club Jack Nicklaus than the U.S. Open.” ers, where would I … No, let me more mystery than ever. Augusta National didnʼt start until did. I remember Jack hitting 5-iron The final mystery is who emerg- rephrase that. If I were to let you Part of that is the sheer length. the next year. on No. 11. The greens werenʼt as es as the winner. suck my tongue, would you be The tees were pushed back on “We havenʼt really played many “I think everybody fast, but the fairways were lousy.” All eyes are on Tiger Woods, as grateful?” six holes, stretching the course to Masters with dry conditions yet,” Answers should start arriving usual, who will try to become the To the Detroit Pistons … These 7,445 yards, the second-longest Ernie Els said. “We might find out wants to see what Thursday when the 70th Masters first player to twice went back-to- guys have so much swagger, itʼs course in major championship his- this week.” will happen; what the gets under way. back titles. He already has won borderline cocky. They started the tory behind Whistling Straits (7,514 The final day of practice revealed winning score will be.” “I think everybody wants to see three times this year (once on the season claiming they had the best yards) two years ago at the PGA some potential problems, with what will happen, what the winning European tour), although some starting five in the NBA, and then Championship. wedge shots bouncing hard off the score will be,” Mike Weir said. “I question whether he will be distract- followed to back it up, and now The par-3 fourth hole now is 240 green, then crawling endlessly until think single digits, for sure. On ed by his cancer-stricken father who they sit at the top with the leagueʼs yards, requiring most players to hit they were off the putting surface. Mike Weir Monday, I said 8 under would win. did not make the trip to Augusta for best record (60-14) and strut around fairway metal, and some players to And it doesnʼt take much to make a But I forgot how much the course the first time. like they could beat anybody. And hit a driver. The par-4 11th is 505 mistake around here. Professional Golfer changes day to day. Now, Iʼm think- No one paid much attention to you know what? They probably yards, with trees to the right of the Then again, Goosen said some ing 5 or 6 under.” Mickelson, winless the first three could; just an enormous amount of landing area and a pond to the left of the longer holes were playing If the Masters wants to go back months of the season for only the confidence here. of the green ready to swallow up shorter than recent years because in time, some fear it has lost a little third time in his career. That was “You are now the proper- any mistake. of the firm ground that allowed tee press Wednesday morning, took his of the character that set it apart from before winning by 13 shots last ty of Erewhon Prison. A citi- Masters chairman Hootie shots to roll. customary seat and pretended to go other majors. week at the BellSouth Classic by zen of nowhere. The Geneva Johnson vigorously defended the He cited No. 9, where he hit a big over his round, as he had done for Perhaps no other course is such using two drivers. Convention is void here. changes Wednesday, especially at drive and a sand wedge, compared so many years. an endless source of theater, wheth- Most believe the Masters favors Amnesty International doesnʼt No. 11, pointing out that Bobby with a driver and a 7-iron last year “First hole, I hit a driver, 3-wood er it was the back-nine charge of the big hitters. Then again, this know we exist. When I say your Jones intended the second shot to be in soft conditions. and a 7-iron,” Nicklaus said as the Nicklaus, the implosion of Greg Masters might be different. ass belongs to me, I mean exactly played with a 3-iron or more. What will it take to win? room broke out in laughter. Norman in the final round 10 “We havenʼt really played that.” “He (Jones) probably was hitting “I donʼt see anyone in double Johnson said the reason for the years ago when he lost a six-shot Augusta the last five, six years in To the New York Knicks … into a green that ran at 2 on the figures,” Goosen said, adding that change was to keep the course cur- lead, or spectacular duels like Phil very firm, fast conditions,” Els said. This team makes me sad. General Stimpmeter,” said Retief Goosen. he would take 4 under par and like rent with modern equipment and Mickelson and Ernie Els two years “We havenʼt played a new course, Manager Isiah Thomas kept load- “The condition of the greens now his chances. the modern player. His hope is ago. so to speak, in firm, fast conditions. ing on big contract after big con- are different than they were in the This is the 40-year anniversary of that players will be using roughly “The drama never ceases,” Palmer Thereʼs going to be a mix of players tract, making the players unload- 1900s. You hit a 3-iron on the front Jack Nicklaus winning the Masters the same clubs as Arnold Palmer, said. “For one thing or another, it in there.” able. Stephon Marbury, Steve Francis, Jamal Crawford, Quentin Richardson, Eddy Curry, Jerome James … the list goes on, believe me. The team is just miserable, and Larry Brown, their miracle work- ing coach, seems to be all out of miracles. The teamʼs falling apart and itʼs happening right in front of the cameras; itʼs so bad, they canʼt even hide it. The worst part of it is they donʼt have draft picks to bring in fresh talent. Theyʼre stuck and thereʼs no way out. “Well, if youʼre Sean Archer … I guess Iʼm Castor Troy.” To the … The biggest role reversal in the league right now. The Clippers, once the black sheep of the city, are 43-30 and getting ready to lock up a playoff spot.

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