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Volume 74, Issue 9 WEDNESDAY March 6, 2002 Women learn safety precautions n However, recently, Ocampo’s 22- her Buena Park neighborhood when a tion. WORKSHOP: One year-old nightly tradition turned into a suspicious van started to follow her. At “Everyone should be aware of what female’s story sparks a catalyst for a shocking lesson, which she one point, a man leaned out of the side they can do personally to not be an easy would realize two weeks later. door and demanded Ocampo enter the target,” she said. seminar to teach others As a part of Women’s History Month, vehicle. At the time, Ocampo believed King went over a short list of easy the Women’s Center and Adult Re- the encounter was a prank and not a things a woman needs to know to avoid about how to protect entry hosted Tuesday afternoon a causal threat to her life. becoming an “easy victim.” Some of themselves from attack one-hour workshop focused on safety University Police Chief and guest those tips included: for women—the same workshop that speaker Judi King said that Ocampo did -When someone approaches you, Sabrina Sakaguchi ended with Ocampo coming to a per- not consider the potential threat because your best defense is to make immediate sonal realization. of common problems victims have with Daily Titan Staff Writer eye contact. “I wasn’t shaking then, but I’m habit and “comfort zones.” -Any weapons you have can be used shaking now, “ Ocampo said to the “Use the same tools you use when against you. Carmela Ocampo went about her mostly female room of about 20 staff driving,” King said. “You drive defen- -Don’t label your keys with any iden- daily routine as most women would. and students. sively or you’re in trouble. You always tifying information. After a day of classes and work, she With a shaky voice and a slight scan your environment for who’s there. -Don’t use “I’m not home” on ritually would take a casual run near dusk stutter, Ocampo shared for the second Why should walking be any different?” your answering machine, use “I’m when the falling sun offered just enough time in two weeks her encounter with a During her 40-minute talk about unavailable.” VALENTIN MENDOZA/Daily Titan light in the cooler evening for her to see potential attacker. safety and defense, King focused on the The audience at a workshop for safety listen as a woman shares her way through her usual route. Ocampo was on her usual run through importance of awareness and prepara- SAFETY/ 3 her experience of how she survived an assault while jogging. Parties Election not on apathy agenda nVOTERS: Of 100 nGREEKS: Sororities students polled, only and fraternities hope 23 percent said they to improve their image would cast a ballot in with a series of events Tuesday’s primaries helping the community By Theresa Salinas Daily Titan Staff Writer

Campus sororities and fraternities will host a barrage of events this semester, aimed at crushing the common misconcep- tion that the groups are party-oriented cliques, said representatives of the Greek system yesterday. John Cedillo, president of the Inter-fra- ternity Council (IFC), and Patti Quinones, vice president of programming for the Panhellenic Council, outlined their plans for the spring 2002 semester during a meeting of the Associated Students Board of Directors. “We get stereotyped,” Cedillo said. “Sometimes the good things we do are overshadowed by the bad things that happen to select fraternities. We want people to see the good things we’re doing.” The IFC, which represents campus fraternities, will hold a blood drive in conjunction with the Red Cross on April 24. Cedillo said he is still working out the details, but hopes to contract radio station Star 98.7 FM to broadcast live from the event. The Panhellenic Council, which rep- resents campus sororities, helped acquire food donations for Titan Spirit Day, in late February. Representatives from both organiza- tions will attend the Western Regional JAIME NOLTE/Daily Titan Greek Conference in San Francisco in Nineteen-year-old Robert Galvan takes advantage of the close proximity of the Cal State early April. They will share leadership Fullerton voting booths at the George G. Golleher Alumni House near the Titan Student Union. ideas with thousands of other students GREEKS/ 3 Lecture explores nature of religious extrem- TITAN e x t r a s nCULTURE: Professor truly believed that they were acting in peace cannot be separated from the God’s name.” resolving of violent conflicts and the R. Scott Appleby talks Appleby, who directs the Joan Kroc promotion of social justice and equitable online Institute for International Peace Studies development of nations. The program about the seriousness program at Notre Dame University, mission calls for two types of peace. n Check out the of the mentality of those teaches classes in comparative reli- The first is a “negative peace,” whose Daily Titan online gious movements and American reli- sole purpose is the prevention of war this year at gious history. From 1993-1998 he was who act in God’s name and violence. The second, is a “positive http:// co-director of an international public peace,” which strives to build coopera- By Michael Matter policy study called the Fundamentalism tive, just relations between people. Video coverage will Project conducted by the American Daily Titan Staff Writer Providing short responses to be available online Academy of Arts and Sciences that Appleby’s lecture were comparative later this semester produced a five-volume work. He has religion professors George St. Laurent, Professor R. Scott Appleby could not recently authored a book titled “The Ananda Guruge, Muzammil Siddiqi resist one last opportunity to explain to Ambivalence of the Sacred: Religion, and Chairman Benjamin Hubbard. the large Pollak Library lecture audience upcoming Violence and Reconciliation.” “I am inspired by the wisdom of my Monday night why religious extremists The Joan Kroc Peace Studies pro- colleagues,” Hubbard said. “It seems should be taken more seriously. n Look out for the story of gram was established at Notre Dame that there is a lot of injustice worldwide “It would be a big mistake to think in 1986. Initially set up to provide an how a CSUF sophomore and it is necessary to pursue justice in all won more than $30,000 on MATT SEDLAR/Special to the Titan that religious extremists are not doing ethical response to the Cold War nucle- these places. We need to have the virtue “The Price is Right.” Comparative Religion professor R. Scott Appleby lectures to the this (violent acts) for God’s will,” ar arms buildup, the program is now audience about religious extremism in the Pollak Library. Appleby said. “The Sept. 11 terrorists founded on the premise that worldwide RELIGION/ 3

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CALENDARCALENDAR OFOF EVENTSEVENTS Community information, call (714) 897-5122. ents a show by the Millard Sheets Month, March 6, in UH 205 at 4 The Anaheim Convention Gallery Tuesday through Sunday p.m. The Grand Central Art Center Center will host the Big West through March 31. This is its The Performing Arts Center in Santa Ana will host the exhibit Conference Men’s and Women’s second post-fair exhibit and it will presents “Form and the Feminine “Gentlemen’s Club” by Jean Low Basketball Tournament March 6-9. include a sculpture of Carl Milles. Voice: Compositions by Pamela through April 28. For more infor- For more information, call (714) For more information, call (909) Madsen,” March 7. 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For more information, call violist Minor Wetzel, will perform class will focus on how to identify The Muckenthaler Cultural Cultural Center through March ing the weekends of March 9 and (714) 278-3579. at the Little Theatre on Tuesday, and make bids on foreclosed or Center is offering a series of class- 10. “Godspell” is a theatrical 16. The musical series is free. For March 19, at 8 p.m. HUD homes and will teach first- es for children and adults. Learn event based on the Gospel more information, call (949) 496- The Arboretum will have a Under the direction of conductor time home buyers how to make how to design wineglass charms, according to St. Matthew. Ticket 1094. two-session workshop on botani- and music director Kimo Furumoto, smart buys and how to get into prices are $17 for adults, $15 cal color for both beginning and the orchestra’s program will March 9, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. For the housing market. for seniors and $10 for children. advanced students, March 9, include works from composers like more information and prices, call Campus Experts also will cover online Tickets may be purchased at from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and Beethoven and Prokofiev. (714) 738-6595. shopping and bidding in the The University Orchestra www.curtistheatre.org or by call- The Career Planning & March 23 from 10 a.m. to 12 class. opened its inaugural season in fall The Garden Grove ing (714) 990-7722. Parking is Counseling Center will have a p.m. For more information, call Kidwatch baby-sitting service of 2001. Playhouse presents the com- free. workshop on alternative job search (714) 278-3579. will be offered for $1.50 per hour Furumoto, also a conductor edy “The Nerd,” March 8-30, methods, March 6, at 2:30 p.m. in during the class. with the Huntington Symphony with performances on Friday The Bowers Museum in Santa LH 210 G. For more information, The Department of Dance Orchestra of West Virginia, took his For more information or to and Saturday at 8 p.m. and a Ana is hosting “The World of the call (714) 278-3121. presents the Tony Award place as director of the university’s register for the class, contact the Sunday matinee March 20 at 2 Etruscans” through April. For more winning play “Dancing at orchestra program last fall. 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Perhaps these and other virtues can lead us to a better world that is more just.” Appleby began his lecture with a displays O.C. artifacts definition of the term “secular myopia.” “One error is that when people are nPROJECT: From confronted with suicide bombers and MUSEUM violent religious extremism, they think prehistoric carvings factsfacts that these people cannot possibly be religious,” Appleby said . “Many in to figures of Yoda, the power have a hard time taking seriously • What: “Doing Curation: the Care of Archaeological and Paleontological Collections” the devotion of certain people to their museum compares religion. To say that violent extremists • Location: Anthropology Teaching Museum, on the fourth floor of McCarthy Hall are not religious is wrong. To assume old and new items MATT SEDLAR/Special to the Titan that extremists are not motivated by • When: Opens daily starting March11 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Left to Right: Benjamin Hubbard, Anada Guruge, Muzammil Siddiqi By John Paul Gutierrez their own personal experience with God • Features: artifacts and fossils found in Orange County. It is a collaboration from the Orange County is wrong. Daily Titan Staff Writer and George St. Laurent comment on aspects of Appleby’s lecture. Supervisors and Cal State Fullerton faculty. “Extremism is violence done in the “Maybe we are all at fault for extrem- Student Association, expected those in Call 278-3626 for more information. name of the sacred … extremists are Encased in glass and under track believers who feel that it is their reli- ism in the world but we must not attendance to leave with a better under- lights, a toy figurine of Yoda stands gious obligation to eliminate the enemy give up. We have to exchange religious standing of religious extremism. above a miniature prehistoric animal … extremism has a religious dynamic, views and values,” said Guruge, adding “We hope these kinds of discussions carved from stone. The anthropomor- at the heart of many of these movements that extremism is a “misguided form of in comparative religious scholarship can phic effigy was not found in Egypt is a sincere religious commitment.” piety.” help heal wounds caused by violent reli- nor was it found in ancient Babylon, Professor Guruge said that all forms Albert Varona and Megan Prator, gious extremism,” Varona said. but this piece of history was dug up of extremism have the same type of past comparative religion majors who right along the Santa Ana River in anatomy and that certain problems are introduced the program as co-chairs of Huntington Beach. universal. the sponsoring Comparative Religion However, the effigy was not the only artistic piece exhibited Monday artifacts.” and housed in the county’s warehouse night. Ancient and contemporary arti- Anthropology Department in Santa Ana, fulfills the university’s facts found here in Orange County techniques. “We tend to want to give the benefit Chairwoman Susan Parman buzzed commitment to inform the public about SAFETY -Never depend on one weapon or of the doubt,” she said. “We second were on display at the Anthropology around the room and mingled with Orange County’s rich archaeological Teaching Museum on the fourth floor n from page 1 technique. guess that little hair that goes up at the the crowd. Because of the efforts of and paleontological heritage,” Parman -Nothing in your purse or wallet is back of our neck.” of McCarthy Hall. Parman and Phyllisa Eisentraut, an said. “Not only that, it educates the -All repair and inspection people worth dying for. Schoenherr offers regular courses for A myriad of students, faculty and assistant professor of anthropology, a public about the many steps that go should call first and have identification. But King said the most impor- students and staff as a part of the Rape community gathered Monday night warehouse of artifacts in Santa Ana into the curation process itself.” -Don’t give your personal informa- tant tip for women is, “Listen to your Aggression Defense program. to see the opening of a new exhibit was turned into a great teaching aid Both the grant that was given to tion to telephone and in-person solici- instincts.” Safety courses allow women to feel called “Doing Curation: The Care of at CSUF. complete the display and the exhibit Archaeological and Paleontological tors. “It’s all about, ultimately, learning “empowered as women,” King said. “This is a teaching museum,” demonstrate the value of having a uni- -Don’t read while walking or stand- to not be a victim, to be aware of your Ocampo plans to take that new power Collections.” Parman said. “This is a museum of versity get involved in a community President Milton Gordon called it ing on a street corner. environment, and know what you are and report her incident to the police. ideas, a place to explore the relation- project of this nature, Parman said. -Don’t let your gas gauge get below made of to be successful,” she said. “I will call the police,” she said. “For “the most exciting project I’ve been ship between ideas.” Students who attended the reception involved with in my whole career.” a quarter tank. Kenna Schoenherr, campus safety my peace of mind.” The exhibit is not just an aid for walked around soaking in the displays -Check inside and around your car trainer, said “bad habits” contribute to For emergencies or to report an The exhibit, a collaboration between students but a historical venture for the and jotted notes down. the Orange County Supervisors and before getting in. attacks. attack, campus police can be reached community. It brings together the resi- “It’s nice, I’ve never been to one -Lock doors and keep windows One of the bad habits women display, at (714) 278-2515, on any of the Cal State Fullerton faculty, gleams dents of Orange County and CSUF in of these before,” sophomore Barbara with brilliance at its not-so-ordinary rolled up. is being passive when put in an uncom- blue emergency phones or by dialing one historical setting, Gordon said. Blade said. -There are no guaranteed self-defense fortable situation. 911 or 3333 on any of the campus display. Gordon and Parman exchanged Next to the display with Yoda in it, From video monitors to work desks, quips of how they want make an “arti- another student chimed in. the exhibit shows the process of cura- fact mobile,” one that can travel to “I like the way they show the con- tion, the process of evaluating and schools and show children that all nection between the past and present,” GREEKS ed a proposal to change the bylaws of the should submit the group’s budget to AS cataloging artifacts and fossils. Posters these artifacts came from around here, said anthropology major Jeanette Lee, Association for Intercultural Awareness one week before the due date. with the evolution of Orange County possibly right around the corner from as she pointed at another display that n from page 1 (AICA). The proposal failed, because board represented a time line covered the their house. held a grinding stone and Top Ramen AS is in the process of drafting its bud- members said the language in the pro- walls. “We are getting a place on the map noodle packets. from the western United States and use get for the 2002-2003 fiscal year. AICA, posal was too vague. The exhibit was not without because we have a long, long history in And the people who filled the room the information to implement new pro- which is funded through AS, submits “We don’t want to micro-manage reward. Orange County,” said Cynthia Coad, went on, talking and admiring the great grams on campus. its annual proposed budget to AS for them,” said Geoffrey Roberts, AS direc- “This project has personal meaning chairwoman of the Orange County feat of this exhibit. Both groups are sponsoring a walk- approval. This year, AICA turned in its tor of administration. to me,” Gordon said. “Three years Board of Supervisors. “This is the perfect project at the a-thon on March 23. The organizations budget after the deadline date, making Roberts said the group would most ago, I was reading my favorite news- “The exhibit, which displays some perfect time that has brought us to this hope to recruit at least 5,000 participants the group ineligible for funding. AICA likely receive funding for next year. paper when I read that the [Orange of the artifacts and fossils dug up point,” Gordon said. and raise $10,000 for Camp Titan schol- has since received permission from AS AICA representatives were not pres- County] Supervisors were wondering during Orange County’s development The exhibit is open daily starting arships through the fund-raiser. to submit their budget. ent at the meeting. Roberts said that he what to do with 15,000 cubic feet of of freeways and housing complexes March 11 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and 10 “Our goal is to send a lot of kids to To ensure that the group turns in future would speak with AICA officers to rec- Camp Titan this year,” Quinones said. budgets on time, AICA wanted to amend ommend that they draft another proposal In other business, the AS board reject- its bylaws to stipulate that the vice chair and present it to the board at a future

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Upon reaching the top of the pyramid, people gather to touch a nickel-like object that is said to give off energy.

Story and Photos MountainMountain By Esmeralda Sosa Exploration: Teotihuacan, a of pyramid, is known for its radiant healing energy mysticismmysticism

Approximately one hour away from Mexico City, away employment, a method known as Pranic healing is practiced Finally after 20 minutes, I reached the top of the pyramid from the traffic and smog, there is a place full of mystery, to cure illnesses. of the sun. enchantment and mysticism. My curiosity was definitely aroused after hearing those The feeling I had at that moment was inexplicable. One of the greatest civilizations in history, the Aztecs, once stories, but I was still skeptical. At the top of the pyramid, there is a silver, circle-shaped lived there. As I walked the “Avenue of the Dead,” (a road that leads object that looks like a nickel. This object is the center point “The City of the Gods,” better known as Teotihuacan is to the pyramids) I encountered more and more people buying of the pyramid. People told me I needed to touch the silver one of the greatest archaeological sites in Mexico. Since I not one, but many quartz necklaces, key chains or whatever circle for one minute in order to fill my body with energy. was a small girl, I always dreamed of visiting this magical there was available to take with them to the top of the pyra- Trying to touch the circle was quite an adventure. The place that I had read about in books. mid. result was a bruise on my right arm for the 30 seconds that My dream finally came true this year. The reason is that the top of the “pyramid of the sun,” the my finger was there. People in the past had told me that it was a wonderful and highest point in Teotihuacan, also is the place that has the Araceli Sanchez, one of the girls in my tour group, told me beautiful place to visit, but never did I imagine how magnifi- most accumulated energy. to put my hand up facing the sun with my palms open. cent it would actually be. It is said that the Aztecs built the pyramid of the sun to be Most of the people were actually doing the same. The I always believed that the most important thing about closer to the sun god. arms she said, helps conduct the sun energy to the rest of the Teotihuacan was the fact that the Aztecs lived there and the The pyramid served as a ritual place in which a human body. historic and cultural value it has. was sacrificed to the sun God to honor him and to keep him I did as I was told. Surprisingly, I did feel a warm sensation Indeed that is important, but once I was there I learned that happy. throughout my body. there is much more to know about Teotihuacan. I was convinced to buy a quartz pyramid and a key chain to I stayed at the top for 30 minutes; it is hard to stay there for The tour guide said that Teotihuacan is a place full of take with me on my journey to the top of the pyramid. a long time because of the altitude and sunrays. energy. I was looking forward to the challenge of the climb, but When I came down the pyramid, my tour was over because During the summer and winter solstice, and in the vernal when I found myself at the base of the pyramid I felt like my legs were shaking like Jell-O. I had to finish the tour the and autumnal equinox the energy is at its highest. People an ant in front of an elephant. It was a frightening view and next day. from other parts of Mexico, as well as from different parts I was overwhelmed. I realized that climbing the pyramid Regardless of the validity of these rituals or practices, one of the world, visit Teotihuacan exclusively on those dates to would be very challenging. thing is for sure; Teotihuacan is a mysterious place that holds climb the pyramids and free themselves of the bad vibes they There I was standing 5 feet tall in front of a monster that many secrets that have not been discovered. might have. has a height of more than 214 feet. The pyramid of the sun holds its own secrets. For exam- They believe that after descending the pyramid, they After recovering from the trauma caused by the shocking ple, in 1974 a tomb was discovered right beneath the center acquire a state of purity. colossal structure, I started my way up. of the pyramid three meters below base level. All over the site, people sell quartz, obsidian rocks, and Here’s a tip in case that one day you visit Teotihuacan: The purpose of that tomb remains uncertain. other objects. before starting your way up the pyramid, make sure to take at If one day you have the opportunity to visit Teotihuacan, The merchants say these rocks have some kind of energy least three bottles of water, or else you might end up dancing prepare yourself to experience unexplained and mystical that brings good luck, love, good fortune and also has the to Tlatloc, the rain God in search of water like I did. things. power to heal the mind and body. The steps of the pyramid are dangerously slanted. The I always knew that Teotihuacan was an important place to Angela Avelar, who works for Pranic Healing in Chino higher one climbs, the worse the condition of the stairs. The visit because it’s part of the Mexican culture that forms part Hills, said the Aztecs were not the only ones that believed last section of the steps was the worst. I had to place each foot of me. in using energy for healing purposes. At Avelar’s place of sideways, step by step. I had no choice. Teotihuacan is a majestic place that will forever remain an Wednesday, March 6, 2002 NCAA’s fortune Sports Briefs told at Trojan FENCING nTRACK: Many athletes qualify for championship due to efforts at USC Roland Breden and By Katie Cumper Christy Stewart qualified for begin. Defending NCAA champi- section three 1500 race and made the NCAA championships Daily Titan Photo Editor ons the USC women Trojans, had up seven of the 10 finishing spots. on March 21-24 at Drew some automatic qualifying marks Middle distance runners Pam University in Madison, New Nobody measured the leaps for the NCAA championships in Roque of CSUF and Jaclyn Jersey, by virtue of their per- Cal State Fullerton long jumpers two of the field events. Pedersen of CSULB circled the formances Saturday at the Aaron Williams, Cody Jones and Junior All-American hammer track together in the second section Western Regional meet at Ian Jennings took at the Trojan thrower Julianna Tudja of USC of the 1500 until the last lap when Stanford. Each finished third Invitational as they heard several hurled the hammer 204-5, while her Roque pulled away and began in the respective foil com- people yell “heads up” and looked teammate L’Orangerie Crawford making her way to the finish line petitions. Jowanna Lewis is up to see a javelin soaring through managed a 202-5 throw. alone. a first alternate in women’s the air in their direction. But if But first place went to Jennifer “I thought I was in the lead,” epee. The Titans’ men’s team they had, these three Titan athletes Joyce of Cal who bypassed 13 Roque said. “All of a sudden I saw placed fourth behind Stanford, would probably have set a new other competitors with her 204-7 her over my right shoulder – then Air Force and UC San Diego world record for a distance jump. launch. it was over.” while the women were third “The guy from Cal almost got Lady Titan Lakeysha McClenton Pedersen edged past Roque at behind Air Force and UCSD. hit,” Williams said. “We got our- was third in the women’s 1500m, the last possible split second to Fullerton’s men’s foil team selves up and we moved.” with a time just on second behind finish first with a time of 4:56.21. finished first while the wom- The unintended target of the USC’s Danielle Morrell. Roque’s second place time was en’s foil team was third. first misdirected javelin, Robert Yahvoh Totimeh also finished 4:56.34. Kennedy of Cal, had some extra third in her section two race of the This year, USC dedicated the spring in his step after the close 100 with a sprint of 12.76. Trojan Invitational to the mem- WRESTLING encounter with the javelin, and On the Titan men’s side, Ryan ory of Bill Tisdale who passed proceeded to take first place in Gill achieved third place with his away Feb. 22 after a short illness. Chris Carlino at 165 pounds the long jump event with a leap of 190-5 throw. Among his many lifetime accom- and Rowdy Lundegren at 184 24-2 1/4. CSUF distance runner Eric plishments, Tisdale was the USC placed fourth at the Pac-10 Titans’ Jones and Williams Loudon was the only first place home track and field meet direc- Wrestling Championships at placed third and fourth with jumps winner for the Titans at the tor, publisher of the Trojan Force Oregon State and qualified for of 23-8 1/4 and 27-8 1/2. Invitational. He won the second Newsletter and also maintained the the NCAA Championships in Eight schools traveled to section of the 1500-meter race Trojan Force Track and Field Web Albany, NY, Mar. 21-23. USC to participate in the Trojan with a time of 4-minutes 4.1 sec- site. Carlino defeated Brody Invitational: UC Berkeley, Cal State onds. His time of 2:01.50 landed At Long Beach City College Barrios of Cal Poly, 5-1, Long Beach, Cal Poly Pomona, Cal him a second place finish in the he worked with USC Coach Ron before losing to Nick Frost State Bakersfield, Cal State Los 800. Titan Derek Brown crossed Allice for 27 years as both the of Arizona State, 12-7. Angeles and San Diego State. the finish line right behind him Sports Information Director and Lundegren beat Will Carr of Although the invitational was with a time of 2:02.24. Loudon coach for the Vikings. Arizona State, 8-3, before get- not a scoring meet, many of the and Brown’s teammates, Esteban As for the Titans, they will ting pinned by Tony D'Amico schools participating had some Hernandez, Darius Bastani, David next compete at the Ben Brown of Boise State in 5:10. excellent finishing marks giving Ortega, Michael Couty and San Invitational, at home, March 8 and The only other Titan alive at them a good indication of what to Francisco State transfer student 9, beginning at 10 a.m. KATIE CUMPER/Daily Titan the beginning of the day was Leo Sanchez at 157 pounds expect when the conference meets Sam Minty, also were in the same Titan Derek Brown finished third in the men’s 800-meter race. but he lost twice, 8-5 to Boise State's Mitch Morgan and a major decision to Arizona State's Rocky Smart.

Topping and Oaks nab Big West Conference hon- Final Results 1. Boise State...... 123 By Brian Thatcher der suffered in the off-season. She finally got the West Coast Athletic Association from struck out 22 and walked only eight in 26 and Daily Titan Asst. Sports Editor back behind the plate in the second game of a 1980-1985 and the Pacific Coast Athletic a third run innings of work. 2. Oregon...... 115.5 doubleheader against the Bruins, and hit her Association from 1986-88.) In three match-ups against ranked teams, 3. Arizona State...... 103.5 Fresh off their dominant performance in first home run of the season against No. 11 Topping led the team in batting average in she had wins over Pac-10 powerhouses No. 1 the Worth Invitational at the Titan Softball Oregon State Sunday. the Worth, and knocked in the game winning UCLA, No. 6 California and No. 11 Oregon 4. Oregon State...... 83.5 Complex over the weekend, and their split of a Last year, she hit a league-leading 14 home RBI to upset No. 6 Cal, 2-1, on Saturday. State. Three of her wins were complete games 5. Cal Poly SLO...... 72.5 doubleheader with No.1 UCLA on Wednesday, runs, tying teammate Oaks, who was First and she had one shutout, a 10-0 blowout the Cal State Fullerton softball team got two Yasmin Mossadeghi, Team All-Big West in over San Jose State. She had two other shut- 6. UC Davis...... 56 more honors to add to the collection. and won the triple- 2001as a pitcher, sec- outs this season, a 3-0 win over Pittsburgh 7. Stanford...... 50.5 The Big West Conference announced crown, batting .423 ond baseman and third and a 6-0 victory over Massachusetts. Tuesday that juniors Jenny Topping and Gina with 59 RBIs. It was baseman, was simply It is the fourth time Oaks has won pitcher 8. CSU Bakersfield...... 43 Oaks were awarded player and pitcher of the only the fifth time in dominant throughout of the week honors in her career, she claimed 9. Portland State...... 31.5 week honors, respectively. school history that a the week. She was 5-0 the honor three times last year. Topping, who is a two-time First Team All- player had won the in five appearances and The Titans return to the TSC on Wednesday 10. Cal State Fullerton..29 American as a catcher (she played her fresh- triple-crown, and only ran her season record to to battle the University of Florida Gators in man year with the University of Washington), the second player from 9-2. She allowed two a doubleheader. The first game will begin hit .435 for the week. She got her first signifi- any school to win the runs, both of which were at 5 p.m. cant playing time of the season after spending honor in the Big West earned, and had a com- time on the disabled list for a separated shoul- Gina Oaks (Fullerton competed in bined ERA of 0.56, She Jenny Topping

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