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Volume 73, Issue 6 WEEKEND September 14, 2001 Country seeks reassur- nPOLITICS: After Tuesday’s attacks, the nation now looks to President Bush for a course of action By Melita Salazar of war, and this government will like comforting a frightened child,” when speaking publicly and is typi- Daily Titan Staff Writer adjust. People who conducted these said John Ibson, a Cal State Fullerton cally kept on a short leash by staff acts, and those who harbor them, will American studies professor. because of lack of experience in pub- Most Americans under the age of be held accountable for their actions,” In response to the president’s state- lic affairs,” explained Phillip Gianos, 60 agree that there has never been President George W. Bush said in a ments, certain CSUF faculty found political science professor. anything comparable in their lifetime statement to New York Mayor Rudy Bush’s address filled with vengeance, Gianos thinks the future of for- to the series of events that took place Giuliani and Gov. George Pataki. rather than the comforting approach eign policy will most likely be more on Sept. 11. Bush has pledged to the American the American public needs in a time focused on terrorist attacks than missile Tuesday’s collision with tragedy left public that this is not a matter that will of distress. defense development. Politicians may Americans in shock, a sharp contrast be taken lightly. He emphasized that “Other key speakers such as the be quick to jump to a “I told you so” from the daily comforts of security the culprit will be caught. mayor of New York, Rudy Giuliani, reaction concerning President Bush’s and stability the government is known A sign of reassurance is desperately and Secretary of State, Colin Powell, missile defense program, dubbed “Star for providing. A nation now stands in needed as the world stood paralyzed expressed sentiments of sorrow and Wars.” disbelief, looking for guidance from its by horror from the terrorist attack and compassion toward the family and Criticism of Bush’s statement was leaders and waiting to see the political Bush stood firm in his intend to punish friends of victims,” said Ibson. immediate but the government has reaction domestically and abroad. the guilty. Others agree that the situation could focused on other aspects. Congress is “My resolve is steady and strong “Despite such a horrible event, have been handled better and more pulling together amidst this time of about winning this war that has been President Bush needed to appear more expeditiously. KRT CAMPUS.COM declared on America. It is a new kind reassuring to the American public “President Bush does not shine POLITICS/ 4 The nation and world now looks to President Bush to take action. World Sharing in the time of need stunned, offers nREACTION: For the first time, NATO alliance invokes Article 5, which calls for backing of U.S. military action if the attack was from abroad nPERSPECTIVE: By Magda Liszewska Polish president, Aleksander Some world figures Daily Titan Managing Editor Kwasniewski, said Poland was avail- able in case help is necessary. are reluctant to The impact of Tuesday’s attack was Pakistani military ruler General support U.S. retaliation felt throughout the world as thou- Pervez Musharraf offered “the fullest By Kimberly Pierceall sands of people frantically tried to cooperation” and Chinese president, get through busy lines to contact their Jiang Zemin, expressed his sympathy. Daily Titan Staff Writer relatives and friends in the United Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro States. Koizumi volunteered any aid and even Allies are allies and enemies remain Polish citizen Krystyna Tkaczyk, historically neutral Sweden took a enemies, but some have expressed saw the events unfold on TV. stand in favor of the United States. more sensitivity than others. “This tragedy concerns not only NATO allies declared Wednesday Fidel Castro, Communist leader of Americans. It concerns all of us,” that if the attack turns out to be direct- Cuba, offered aid to the United States. Tkaczyk said. ed from abroad, it will be considered “At this bitter hour for the American As she wondered whether further an attack on all the member countries. people, our people extends its soli- attacks might follow in other states, For the first time in the alliance’s his- darity with the people of the United her thoughts immediately went to tory, the 19 NATO ambassadors decid- States,” Castro said. her sons who live in Michigan and ed to invoke Article 5 of the NATO But he didn’t fail to mention that Kentucky. charter, which obliges America’s allies Cubans have been the victims of Her oldest son, Sebastian, 22, called to provide support for any military similar actions promoted by the United first to let his parents know that his operation against those responsible if States for 40 years. university classes have been canceled the attack was indeed committed by The leaders have been “speaking but everything else was okay. foreigners. out of both sides of their mouths,” His younger brother, Jacek, 17, a So far, the main suspect is known said professor Alana Northrop from high school student in Salem, Ky., terrorist Osama bin Laden, who is Cal State Fullerton’s political science said that although his school did not rumored to be hiding in Afghanistan. department. She said the statements shut down, class time was devoted to Cal State Fullerton political science aren’t entirely intended for America following and discussing the breaking professor Choudhury Shamim said alone. Instead, the leaders are speaking news. After several tries, he managed bin Laden is likely to be behind the to a broader community - the world, to get through the busy phone lines to attack. she said. let his parents know he was all right. “It [the attack] has to do with the Saddam Hussein’s sentiments may Those with no relatives in America Middle East because a lot of extrem- have had a specific audience in mind also found themselves stunned as they ists in the Middle East are unhappy besides Americans, professor Paul closely followed media reports. with the U.S. for siding with Israel Peretz said. “Crazy stuff. A friend called me over the Arab-Israel conflict,” he said. “The American cowboys are reap- at work. I thought he was kidding Shamim predicts that the United ing the fruit of their crimes against when I first heard it. It’s just unbe- States will make major attempts to humanity,” Hussein said in an official lievable,” said Swedish citizen Stuart find bin Laden but the retaliation will statement. Danielsson. probably take the form of bombing Iraq’s official newspaper reported “what happened in the United States Meanwhile, while security was Afghanistan for harboring the Saudi- tightened in most countries, political yesterday is a lesson for all tyrants, born dissident. oppressors and criminals,” under leaders around the globe expressed “It’s much easier to send cruise sympathy and support for America in the Wednesday’s headline “America missiles and bombers than to find bin burns.” its battle against terrorism. Laden,” Shamim said. “The whole Russian president Vladimir Putin Peretz, also a CSUF political sci- idea of retaliation is that you can’t get ence professor, said this is not a ratio- said in a reported call to George W. away with attacking United States.” Bush that events “again prove the need nal response. He thinks Hussein had There have been no reports yet as MAYRA BELTRAN/Daily Titan for Russia and the United States to to whether other countries will partici- CASTRO/ 4 move closer together.” Fullerton resident Richard Bobo donated his 103rd pint of blood Tuesday to help the shortage.

THE LATEST NUMBERS Decade of losses closes local station nMEDIA: Sixty-seven people now unemployed as OCN’s marketability dissipated as years passed The New York Port 370 NYC police and By Cynthia Pangestu Many theories surround the closing of Terry Roberts, Cal State Fullerton’s ties to intern on their site. Jeff Rowe, Authority says the total firefighters are reported Daily Titan Staff Writer OCN. reason cited was there was media production specialist said, “It’s Communications 202 professor in CSUF too much competition with Los Angeles rumored that OCN might move here to and former broadcast editor at OCN, was of dead and injured missing Instead of celebrating the approach local news channels or the lack of televi- Cal State Fullerton.” The future of OCN among those who provided students with may top 20,000 of their 11th anniversary on Sept. 17, sion ratings, which also disrupted the lack is yet unknown. such opportunities. Internships were Orange County News (OCN) finished 266 people aboard the of advertising sales. Rita Magallanes, a CSUF adminis- available mainly to journalism students, airing their final news broadcast last Another theory was that OCN broad- trative assistant and 15-year resident of but also accessible for those who were At least 4,700 are four hijacked planes Friday at midnight. casted on several cable channels, which Orange County said, “I think it’s terrible interested in broadcast news. unaccounted for in the were killed, including OCN brought local news, sports, fea- was a marketing downfall. Depending because it’s local, up-to-date neighbor- According to Rowe, some students tures, specialty segments and other issues on the areas of Orange County, the chan- hood news. That’s a shame. I liked OCN who interned there were later hired for World Trade Center two Orange County of interest directly to Orange County nels where the news aired varied. very much. I really did because it was part-time work. Others got their foot in residents —Lisa households. The community news sta- The lack of a large marketing block, our news.” the door at OCN and moved on from tion was an ongoing news media under some of which do not even have cable, Many local viewers must face the there, taking their experience with them. At least 190 deaths Frost, 22, of Rancho Adelphia Communications, who final- may also have been a factor. However, facts whether they disagree with OCN Among OCN employees were several are confirmed at the Santa Margarita and ized the decision to close OCN. the bottom line is that OCN was losing closing. CSUF graduates. Rowe said, “It prob- Although OCN was located in the Pentagon Christopher Newton, money. Now that OCN has packed and left, so ably launched dozens and dozens of same building as The Orange County According to an Adelphia official, they have the opportunities to intern there. CSUF students.” 39, of Anaheim Hills Register, the 67 employees were were losing approximately $400,000 to OCN had taken part in provid- Source: Fox 11 News and CNN.COM employed through Adelphia. $500,000 per month. ing CSUF students with opportuni- OCN/ 3

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CALENDARCALENDAR OFOF EVENTSEVENTS Community cousins. For more information Ruby Gerontology Center and more information call (714) 278- call (714) 526-8007. is free to the public. For more 3371. Friday Sept. 14 has been information call (714) 278-4851. declared "National Prayer Enjoy a free outdoor jazz On Sept. 14, the 18th annual and Remembrance Day" and concert featuring Chet Jaeger The Student California Concert Under the Stars will be President Bush has asked all and the Night Blooming Teachers’ Association is pre- held on the lawn north of the Americans to "go to places of Jazzmen. Sponsored by senting a welcome meeting Titan Gym. Enjoy Broadway worship and pray for victims the Fullerton Public Library on Monday Sept. 24 from 4:00 show tunes and fireworks while ttwwoo and their families," according to Foundation, this concert is on -6:00 p.m. On the 2nd floor pati- eating a picnic dinner. The event A GUIDE TO WHAT’S HAPPENING CNN. Sunday, Sept. 23 and starts at os of the Education Classroom is free, and children are wel- 5:30 p.m. at the Hunt Branch building, the Association will come. For more information call BRIEFS A candlelight vigil will be Library. For more information provide food for all members (714) 278-3371. held from 7:00-8:30 p.m. at call (714) 738-3121. and others interested in joining. 270 E. 17th St. in Costa Mesa. Contact Roy Bird for more infor- Naomi Hirahara will be sign- Academies of Science and Brea urges community The Crystal Foundation, The On the last weekend of the mation at (714) 305-7211. ing her book about the history of Engineering in Irvine. to fly American flag Latest Thing and First Woman’s LA County Fair, experience Japanese American gardeners The event will take place from Church sponsor the event. the Asian & Pacific Islander An exhibit is being held at in Southern California on Sept. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Breakfast Mayor Roy Moore and the Festival. from Sept. 21—23 the the Grand Central Art Center 30. The event will be held at Brea City Council are encouraging and lunch will be served. The The Red Cross is asking for Fair will play host to over 12 dif- through Sept. 30. Cal State the Arboretum at 3:00 p.m., and the community to display a sym- seminar will focus on the efforts to people to donate blood to help ferent Asian and Pacific Islander Fullerton presents an off-cam- is sponsored by Friends of the bol of patriotism. attack the excess of salinity and those in need after the terrorist communities. There will also be pus art exhibit that will feature Arboretum. Citizens are encouraged to fly how to reduce it on watersheds. attack on Sept. 11. For more a martial arts parody entitled, works from Southern Californian the American flag in their homes, The seminar will have four information call (800) 448-3543 "Leaping Tiger, Fearsome painters. Art from Dan Callis, In an exhibit called "Deeper schools or offices and wear their guest speakers: Eduardo or (714) 481-5300. Local dona- Dragon," performed by the Stephanie Han Windham and Skin," Naida Osline displays own personal symbol. Blumwald, a professor of cell biol- tion centers include Fullerton, National Wushu Training Center. Kebe Fox will be on display in recent photographs using dif- At the Brea City Council meet- ogy at UC Davis and the Lester Fountain Valley, Santa Ana and For more information visit www. the Project Room. For more ferent parts of the body and ing Tuesday, a moment of silence Endowed Chair; David Trueman, Laguna. Be prepared to wait in asianfestival.org. information call (714) 567-7233. make-up or prosthetics to will be observed to commemorate program manager of the Colorado lines. combine the technological and River Salinity Program in Salt the one-week anniversary of the Campus “Fascinatin’ Rhythmz,” a biological. The exhibit is located tragic events. Lake City; Catherine Grieve, “A View From a Bridge,” a show celebrating the styles of in the Grand Central Art Center American flags are currently a plant physiologist at the play by Arthur Miller; will take A lecture series focusing on classic movie musicals and Project Room in Santa Ana and flying at half-staff at the Brea Salinity Laboratory, Agricultural place on Saturday Sept. 15. the conflict between the Israeli Broadway shows, will be held runs Tuesday- Sunday until Oct. Civic Center and the Brea Fire Research Service, United States Tickets start at $13 and the play and Palestinian Arabs will be on Saturday, Sept. 15 at 8:00 28. For more information call Stations, plus portions of the Brea Department of Agriculture and will start at 8 p.m. It is about a held on alternate Thursdays p.m. Songs, dances and sketch- (714) 567-7233. Boulevard and Birch Street are Stephen Lyon, a senior microbi- working—class Italian family Sept. 20—Dec. 6. It will be held es will be performed. Tickets are also lined with flags to show sup- ologist with the Orange County that takes in illegal immigrant in the Mackey Auditorium in the on sale for $20 and $25. For port. Water District of Fountain Valley. They will speak on the issues Accounting Chair with salinity and the need to pro- named SEC Fellow tect the water sources. Space is limited. To regis- Resources Betty Chavis, accounting ter, contact the National Water chair, just recently began a one- Research Institute at (714) 378- Red Cross Donor sites Fullerton Donor Center United year term in Washington D.C. 3278 or email NWRI2@worldnet. and numbers (Euclid/Rosecrans by (800) 932-8555 as a Securities and Exchange att.net by Sept. 18. (714) 481-5300 Sav-On shopping center) Commission Academic or (800) 448-3543 1715 N. Euclid Ave. Pentagon Accounting Fellow. “Come to Pieces” ends Fullerton, CA 92635 Family members may contact The accounting professor will Brea Community Center (Thomas Guide 738 E4) Service representatives: serve as a research resource Saturday is the last day to see for the commission staff and is the “Come to Pieces” exhibit. (Inside Brea Community Hospital) Army: (800) 984-8523 assigned to ongoing projects The exhibit, which started at 380 W. Central Ave. Santa Ana Donor Center or (703) 428-0002 in the Division of Corporation the beginning of the month, is a Brea, CA 92821 600 N. Parkcenter Dr. Navy and Marine Corps: Finance. one-mirrored image that contains (Thomas Guide 709 A4) Santa Ana, CA 92705 (877) 663-6772 Chavis started at the univer- four views simultaneously, in real (Thomas Guide 829 J2) Air Force: sity in 1996, as co-director of the time– a single mirror folding in Fountain Valley Donor Center (800) 253-9276 Center for the Study of Emerging upon itself to contain multiple per- (Next to Costco Shopping Center) FBI Navy and Marine Corps Financial Markets. She has taught spectives, mapping different points at the University of Wyoming, Cal of view on one fluid image. 17800 Newhope St., Suite A (800) 331-0075 personnel assigned to the State Los Angeles and USC. The exhibit will be at the Cal Fountain Valley, CA 92708 Pentagon are also requested to call State Fullerton Grand Central Art (Thomas Guide 858 H3) American Airlines (800) 663-6772 for Scientists speak Center in Santa Ana. 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human suffering in comparison to Bush’s nomination of Air Force Gen. Expert, says that the airports are more a lot of people who are afraid we will POLITICS other countries around the world. Richard Myers to be chairman of the concerned with making money than CASTRO use this power against them,” he said. n from page 1 People in Africa and Cambodia have Joint Chiefs of Staff. with the safety of the passengers. n from page 1 Some of the statements made been experiencing distress for many The attack on America has become “FAA regulations are really low,” by international leaders could be a grief in full support of the president’s years and Americans are not used to an international matter. Schiavo said. nothing to do with Tuesday’s events defense mechanism to avoid being actions. the loss of lives. NATO is applying Article V, which With all the national security con- and the Saudi Arabian leader just hurt in any retaliation response made Unity is the top priority for legisla- “It would be a crime for American declares that if one member state cerns, the rise in unemployment, the wants to reinforce his place of power by America, he said. tors as they work to formulate a plan citizens to think that they live on is under attack, all other member decline in consumer confidence, and among his Middle Eastern supporters, The Iranian President Mohammad of action to help the victims. another planet where nothing bad can nations would defend it. the slowing of Wall Street, Stuart he said. Khatami, expressed sympathy for the “This is a national crisis, and we ever happen to them,” Ibson said. According to Article V, if the Rothenberg, one of the nation’s top Other nations that have taken an victims, as well as King Abdullah of cannot worry about what the bud- The United States national secu- United States decides to go to war political analysts, says the doubts the anti-American stance in the past have Jordan. The embassies for the People’s getary costs are. We have to get this rity has previously been seen as an then the other 18 NATO partners will country has regarding the government expressed their sympathies. While Republic of China and Russia both done,” said House Minority Leader invulnerable system. With the impact join in, but only if the United States are confirmed. If the faith in the gov- Palestinians celebrated outside, their issued statements of condolence. Richard Gephardt, D-Missouri. of recent events, the public questions asks for help. ernment were ever questionable, all “horrified” leader Yasser Arafat con- “Russia knows at first hand what The House and the Senate will pass whether stricter measures need to Countries throughout the world doubts have been confirmed. demned the attack “not only in my terrorism is – so we understand as well a bill on Thursday requesting $20 be taken to prevent like the recent offer both their condolences and sup- “It is apparent that the Bush admin- name, but on behalf of the Palestinian as anyone the feelings of the American billion for the victims in New York. events that occurred at the World port to the United States. istration lacks an economic heavy people.” people,” the statement said. Language in the bill will state exactly Trade Center and the Pentagon. Internally, the United States has hitter. Yet no single person could “The Palestinians are afraid that The responses haven’t been a sur- how the money will be spent. CNN reports a team of 4,000 special decided that its airports need better have prevented these problems,” we will now be very gung-ho about prise, Northop said. Despite all that occurred, Ibson agents at the FBI, joined by 3,000 sup- security. Critics are upset at the ease Rothenberg said. Israel,” Peretz said. “Official pronouncements are very stated that America would get through port personnel, has been put together that the terrorists were able to hijack The United States is a powerful well thought out,” she said. “It’s very this disaster. Throughout modern his- to investigate the attacks. The Senate the airplanes. Stricter measures need — Daily Titan Staff Writer Dione nation that spends more on military hard for someone not to say it’s hor- tory, America has been one of the Armed Services Committee has also to be applied. Bledsoe contributed to this report endeavors than several other powerful rid.” only nations to remain isolated from moved up the hearing of President Mary Schiavo, Federal Aviation nations combined, he said. “There are

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Goat Hill TIR 3*6 Air Force Tavern 1*6 2*6 6 friday, September 14, 2001 NEWS ‘Play It!’ simulates popular nENTERTAINMENT: rather for points; and Regis Philbin their seats. With capacity seating at the “Phone a Complete Stranger” will be substituted by men and women 600, the competition can be harsh, lifeline. In this often-funny situation, Disney’s latest attraction actors with their own hosting styles. especially considering that there are the contestant asks for help from a There will be 15 multiple choice only 10 contestants to face off against visitor waiting in line just outside the resembles “Who Wants questions just like the TV show but on the TV version. attraction’s doors. rather than win money, each correct Another difference is that “Play “My favorite part was the ‘Phone To Be A Millionaire?” with answer accumulates points that go It!” allows all 600 audience members a Complete Stranger,’” said Beth points instead of cash toward prizes that range from pins to play along with the contestant in Mackenzie, of Garden Grove, who to baseball caps and polo shirts. The the hot seat. A computer keeps track participated in a preview showing By Patrick Vuong prize for the 1-million-point question of which audience members have earlier this week. “It’s a great attrac- Daily Titan Staff Writer is a letterman’s jacket, a medallion answered the most questions the fast- tion because the whole audience can and a trip for two to New York to est, and once the contestant is done participate.” meet Regis and watch a taping of the the audience member with the highest Though each “Play It!” show is Addicts of ABC’s “Who Wants TV show. point total is chosen next to play. only 25 minutes, it retains much to be a Millionaire” can now play it Though there are different payoffs, Such was the case for contes- of the TV shows exhilaration and without having to leave the county. “Play It!” is just as cutthroat as the tant Tim Grace of Green Bay, Wis., charm. Addicts of the TV version, That’s because Disney’s California show, and perhaps more so because who was eventually stumped by this like 21-year-old Heather Gutowski, Adventure will, on Sept. 14, offi- of the 30-second time limit imposed 32,000-point question: “Which lan- of Newport Beach, have already cially open “Who Wants To Be A on each question. This is to keep each guage did the Rosetta Stones help made repeat visits to “Play It!” Millionaire? — Play It!,” an interac- show within in its 25-minute slot, said decipher?” He incorrectly guessed “I thought it was so fun,” Gutowski tive attraction that recreates the TV show producer Tim Williams. “Sumerian” and lost 31,000 points. said. “Actually, [I’m] going to line up game show for any visitor experi- But like the TV show, contestants (The answer was “Egyptian.”) right now to play it again.” ence. vie for the “hot seat” by winning the But “Play It!” does preserve the The format of “Play It!” will be the “fastest finger” portion of the show, three “lifelines” – hints the contestant COURTESY OF DISNEY same as its TV counterpart with two where visitors put a series of options can use– from the TV show with The ‘Play It!’ studio is constructed similar to its parent game show. main exceptions: “Play It!” contes- in correct chronological order the a slight difference. The “Phone a tants won’t be playing for money, but fastest by using a button console at Friend” option has been replaced with OCN Independence Day celebrated with annual n from page 1 nCULTURE: Dances, religion and customs remembered and celebrated along Cesar Chavez Boulevard in Los Angeles Cesar Briones, a senior Radio/TV/film By Helem Mayorga major said, “That’s a shame they closed each state of Mexico, commemorat- such as Mexican Consul Martha “This is the second time I come rescheduled because a spy, who OCN because it would have been a Daily Titan Staff Writer ing their culture, dances, religion I. Lara, Antonio Villarraigoza and to watch the parade,” spectator happened to be Dominguez’ wife, great experience for any student work- and customs to the community of Mayor James Hahn. Margarita Guzman said. She also Josefa Ortiz, advised the Spanish ing in the news department.” East Los Angeles hosted a parade Los Angeles. Mexican Singer Jose Jose was said her husband has been living in about the war for that day. in celebration of the Mexican Kahn Vu, a junior journalism major “I’m very glad that the city of named the Great Marshal of the California for more than 35 years Dominguez then had to get his and a 15-year Orange County resident Independence Day last Sunday. East Los Angeles commemorate the Parade and Ana Barbara, a female and he has been present at the committee together and begin the said, “I’m saddened because there are Commemorating 191 years of lib- Mexican Independence every year,” Mexican singer, was named queen parade every year. war. Mexicans defeated the Spanish less doors and opportunities for eager erty in Mexico, the Mexican com- said spectator Blanca Gutierrez. “It of the event. Mexicans have celebrated their and they became free from slavery. people like us in the field.” munity and different ethnic groups helps our children to learn more Other celebrities present were independence since 1810, when “It is a fantastic parade because it Also, towards the end of every from Los Angeles celebrated anoth- about our culture and helps the singers Nidia Rojas, Gerardito Mexico began a war against the helps to maintain the Mexican cul- semester in Communications 202, er year of freedom. adults to maintain in their memories Fernandez, model Sisi and Rose Spanish at midnight on Sept. 15. ture to all the people from Mexico Rowe would invite his students for The parade commenced around their costumes and traditions.” Parade Designer Raul Rodriguez. Mexicans fought against them and for those with Mexican back- a tour of OCN. Students experi- 11:30 a.m. and lasted about two- The Mexican committees in Los “It’s nice to see many celebri- for liberty in their country, because grounds, as well as for those who enced the opportunity of being in a hours. Thousands of people concen- Angeles, which include the states ties and important people from the the Spanish wanted to conquer the are not Mexicans,” spectator Martha newsroom setting, checked out tech- trated and waited for the parade on of Colima, Michoacan, Jalisco, United States government, like the Mexican territory, which they want- Huesca said. nological aspects, spoke with OCN Cesar Chavez Boulevard. Puebla, Sinaloa, Tlaxcala, Veracruz, Governor Gray Davis in the parade,” ed to name the New Spanish. Huesca also said that the parade employees, and got a sneak peek of a Los Angeles and the Mexican Yucatan, Zacatecas and Charro were spectator Luis Portillo said. The main figure defending should continue and remain for fans live news broadcast. Civic Patriotic Committee offer present to bring their floats along Many television and radio sta- Mexicans was Miguel Dominguez, every year. Now that OCN has closed, Rowe this celebration every year for with their queens. tions covered the event. who planned the attack against the The Independence parade is pre- must think of other alternatives for his the Mexican community in Los Governor Gray Davis was pres- Lynwood and Garfield High Spanish. sented every year in the city of Los present and future students. Although Angeles. ent at the parade this year, along Schools were also supporting the The attack was originally sched- Angeles, one week prior to Sept. he has left OCN, Rowe will continue to The parade brought a little of with many other well-known people parade. uled for Oct. 2 but had to be 16. teach Comm 202 and seek other intern-

Classifieds 6*12 Friday, September 14, 2001 The United States is no longer ignorant to mass ter-

t 6 a.m. attack left 168 dead and a country the ground. American security col- American problem. a national missile defense that will going to have to be answered soon. T u e s d a y wounded. The attack was too terrible lapsed alongside with it. Now it is imperative that our gov- cost the country $1.2 trillion? The American people were in m o r n i n g , to believe, but we were relieved that The Oklahoma City Bombing was ernment handles the hunt for the ter- Is the defense budget going to be shock Tuesday morning. And that weA were awakened it was one man who committed the a nightmare, but “Tragic Tuesday” rorists, and the fight against terrorism doubled? shock turned to anger. And now our to a tragedy that is bombing, not an organization who was a wake-up call. anger has turned to revenge. beyond any words would be capable of more. We were awakened to the harsh The United States has been guilty to explain. It was But on Tuesday, American Airlines reality that the United States is very of murdering the innocent – carpet more surreal than flight 11, Boston to Los Angeles was vulnerable to terrorism. bombings in Vietnam and then Iraq. by Michael the dreams of the hijacked. Its route was diverted and Our ignorance regarding terrorism We have supplied Israel with weap- it headed toward New York with a was hopefully shattered. We were no ons and money that they have in turn Del Muro night before. The United fateful destination in the north tower longer virgins to the fear and angst used to kill thousands of innocent Opinion States was attacked of the World Trade Center. The plane that is felt everyday in the Middle Palestinians. and thousands of tore through the building and explod- East, Asia and even many South The United States has more ene- innocent people ed upon impact. Hundreds, if not American countries. mies than any other country in the were murdered. thousands, were killed. The attacks on D.C. and New world and we will not find many It wasn’t the first attack on Eighteen minutes later, with news York were the largest on mainland allies that will help us in the hunt for American soil in recent history, but crews rolling film at the burning soil since the War of 1812 when these terrorists. it was the most devastating. building, another plane came into the British burned down the White But this does not give our military It is something we will compare view. “Oh my god!” It crashed into House and set the Eastern Seaboard the license to kill more innocents. to Pearl Harbor 50 years from now. the south tower of the trade center. ablaze. The ball is in our court now. And In 1993, four terrorists, reportedly Workers not wanting to burn to The whole East Coast was not we must be ready to act. We need to under the directions of terrorist mas- death jumped from buildings, plung- attacked this time, just New York, act harshly, but responsibly. termind Osama Bin Laden, planted a ing to their death. D.C. and our security. As a nation, we have a responsibil- bomb in the basement of the World In Washington, D.C., the Pentagon, Like Pearl Harbor and World War ASSOCIATED PRESS ity to stand behind President Bush Trade Center killing six. The attack our national security center, was II, this attack on our country has Two National guardsmen stand in shock as smoke billows from and urge him to act for the safety and subsequent trial were great news attacked by another hijacked plane. brought us into a war that we should the destroyed World Trade Center Towers in Manhattan Tuesday. of not only Americans, but all those stories and made front pages for More dead. have been involved in a long time world-wide who fear everyday of a months, but did not put the fear of The two towers in New York, ago. to the best of its ability and that they What are we going to do about terrorist act. terrorism in American minds. the symbol of American capitalism, Terrorism has been a global con- act for all Americans. airline safety? Hopefully we can make some- The Oklahoma City Bombing in shook from the fire and collapsed to cern for decades, but it wasn’t an Are we still going to go ahead with These are all concerns that are thing good come out of this terrible 1995 was even worse. The terrorist Muslim association condemns attack Muslim Student Association and the Women Islamic Network (WIN) con- “All members of the Muslim community at Cal State Fullerton University demn the apparent terrorist attacks in New York and Washington and have are asked to offer whatever help they can to the victims and their families. offered condolences to the families of those who were killed or injured. Individual Muslim students should donate blood by contacting the local office In a statement, local Muslim representatives said: of the Red Cross. They should also send donations to those relief agencies that are on the scene of the attacks. “We condemn in the strongest terms possible what are apparently vicious “We further call on media professionals to exercise restraint and not draw and cowardly acts of terrorism against innocent civilians. We join with all premature conclusions as to who was responsible for the apparent attacks.” Americans in calling for the swift apprehension and punishment of the perpe- trators. No cause could ever be assisted by such immoral acts. Contact Muslim Student Association at (714) 278-4770

ASSOCIATED PRESS This tow truck driving through New York calls for revenge. Foreign countries aren’t so sympathetic toward the United American Muslims have been the targets of many attacks since hile the tory) in. This country values individual- have tough decisions ahead. Tuesday’s terrorist attack on New York City and Washington, D.C. p e o p l e “The innocent victims of violence ism, more than family and com- “The reason that this is so dif- in the in Columbia, caused indirectly by munity values, but in times of crises ficult for the United States to react WUnited States were the United States No country would everybody comes together as they to is because we have never been No ethnic hatred, in terror Tuesday, produce drugs if there is no country are doing in New York, where there attacked by an enemy we don’t those in other to buy them.” is an overflow of volunteers. know is responsible,” said Joey o I am watch- I definitely hope this time around countries had dif- I am also Argentinian. I agree that In other countries, most peoples’ Barron, a psychology major at Cal ing the news we do not overreact toward Arabic by Patricia ferent reactions to since World War I, the United States attitudes prevent them from getting State Fullerton. “We can’t and will on television and Muslim Americans now in the the attack. has destroyed other people’s coun- involved. not attack somebody that we are not

STuesday and it shows same way we did back then. Rodrigues P a l e s t i n i a n s tries and caused the death of inno- I was shocked to realize that there positive attacked us. We are not a clip of the Muslim Retaliating against our own were happily danc- cent victims without even a may be people in the world that terrorists and we do not think like Staff Writer and Arabic Center in American people is ridiculous. ing and celebrat- on its own land. think that the United States deserved them.”

Los Angles and how We need to come together as a ing in the streets, And, the United States is not the this attack for all the reported hor- There have been rumors that the it has closed down nation and work together especially by Adriana handing United States should “flatten operation for the at a time like this. out candy to children. out” Afghanistan since most Escobedo day because those It is like that famous saying “The Like the United States, ‘‘ people believe that Osama Bin who worked there family that prays together stays This country values individualism Staff Writer most of the countries’ Laden’s Al-Qaida organization feared for their together!” allies – Great Britain and is responsible. safety. The Muslim and Arabic Americans Argentina in particular But what would this accom- Apparently the center was receiv- should not fear that their lives are in – were shut down. more than family and community val- plish except satisfy American’s ing threats and personal attacks due danger. In Argentina some peo- thirst for revenge and cause to their ethnicity and religion. Americans should be trying to ple thought we deserved more innocent deaths? In response to these threats the make our country stronger not the attack. ‘‘ If the United States wants to center has added more security. The weaker. A friend sent me an e- ues. But in times of crises, everybody continue to be a world leader workers have also forwarded all I feel that we should focus our mail. It said, “Since 10 and set an example for others their threatening e-mails and phone efforts on helping New York and a.m. Argentine time, the to follow, we need to seriously calls to the FBI. Washington in their time of need. T.V. channels in my coun- think of the consequences of The Arabic and Muslim American We should try and put ourselves in try have almost exclusively dedi- only country that buys drugs from rors the military has caused in other our actions. Hopefully we can avoid leaders have publicly announced the Arabic and Muslim Americans cated broadcast to the day’s events. Columbia. places. being targets in the future. that they are against the terrorist shoes for the day and realize we “I want to recall many other “The innocent victims of loss of I believe that people have My Argentine friend agrees.“I attacks that took place Tuesday. would be completely offended if it events which never had such wide values (like family and solidarity), freedom of opinion. It is hope that for just once, the United What is going on here? were us. press coverage, maybe because they extreme individualism, unemploy- not my place to judge them. States has the humbleness to admit I cannot believe at a tragic time I am not Muslim or Arabic were not in the ‘center of the world,’ ment, corruption caused by a fero- Will the United States retaliate? its errors that have caused so much like this that Americans could start American and I was embar- such as the innocent victims of wars cious capitalism that the United Of course they will. damage and so much hatred, that retaliating against their own people. rassed by the actions of my fellow in which the United States has par- States shows the rest of the world as The country will be judged on today has returned to them like a Do we not live in the land of the Americans. ticipated (always outside its terri- the model to be follow.” its reaction to this atrocity and will boomerang” free? There are crazy people in every No matter what ethnicity we all ethnicity and we can not blame are, we are all Americans first. everyone in a particular ethnicity For reactions, comments, guest editorials, I hope we citizens of the United because of a couple of crazy peo- Read States have learned a lesson from ple. e-mail the Daily Titan at our previous mistakes in World War Lets not point the finger just yet, [email protected] The Daily Titan Online II and how it was absolutely terrible lets have facts before anything is to take Japanese Americans and put said or done. All submissions are subject to editing. http://dailytitan.fullerton.edu them into isolation camps. It’s not fair to blame the inno- Campus Reacts to “Tragic Tuesday”

“I thought about my family. My aunt is a “It was a present-day Pearl Harbor. The attacker flight attendant. And my cousin is a pilot. My was a coward who doesn’t want to reveal who uncle works in the Pentagon.” he is.” - Earl Parker, Sophomore - James Zolnay, Junior

“It was a horrible and I think the people who “It was a tragedy. I can’t believe it happened. did it had no sense of morals and their feelings The whole thing seemed like a really bad were movie.” irrational.” - Sandra Wilson, Senior - Kristen Morrell, Sophomore Friday, September 14, 2001 Mixed emotions regarding postponements nCAMPUS: CSUF and worry and be scared about some- Amman also mentioned his brother’s focused on soccer,” said Ulciny. thing you can’t really control.” soccer team in New Jersey. He said Amid the postponement of all pro- men’s and women’s The Big West conference decision to many players there probably would not fessional and collegiate sporting events postpone games affected all Cal State play because many of their loved ones across the country, the question is soccer teams discuss Fullerton athletic events scheduled worked near and around the World whether teams should have play or not. Big West decision to through the weekend including three Trade Center. “I think if you have to travel, if you soccer games. “If all these guys, if their dads worked have to fly somewhere, you should forego weekend play The Titan men expressed anxious- in a building that was attacked like that take the week off,” said sophomore By Ricardo Sanchez, Jr. ness in returning to the mindset of they wouldn’t want to play either,” mid-fielder Jason Clifford. “But if it’s playing soccer, realizing it would be Amman said. local, you should take part in your sport, Special to the Titan difficult, but feeling fortunate they have On the other side, the women seemed unless it is in the area where it [the a chance to compete. more affected by the tragic events as attacks] happened.” During these trying times in America, “We’re lucky,” said Buckley. “We they accepted the postponements but Mark Soden, a senior at CSUF and a while many struggle to find meaningful can kind of take this as, we get to come questioned their presence on the prac- soccer fan said he would have attended answers to the tragedy of the terrorist out and even play soccer while others tice field. a game this weekend if they had not attacks on New York and Washington are still buried under buildings.” “It’s like, why are we even out here,” been postponed. D.C., and as the entire sports’ world Assistant Coach Bob Ammann tried said junior forward Kim Houng. “I feel “It would be nice to go for an hour mourns by postponing games, the men to put emotions of players wanting to like I don’t want to play this weekend,” or two just to get my mind off of it,” and women’s soccer teams practiced play into perspective by showing how she said. “It’s so close to the tragedy he said yesterday, some with heavy hearts, oth- life has changed from his time growing that all of us aren’t mentally there.” Women’s soccer head coach Ali ers ready to play. up until now. For senior mid-fielder Tennily Ulciny, Khosroshahin thought a game at this “It’s sad what happened but I think “I think the older people understand soccer does not seem as important. point would not go over well and agreed we kind of have to move on,” said the severity of the disaster, whereas “All I thought about was soccer until with those against holding any sporting senior mid-fielder Keith Buckley before the younger population are immune something like this happened and it events on the weekend. practice on Thursday. to just bad things happening all the totally put things into perspective.” “It’s a major tragedy for the world. “They can’t keep canceling stuff time…there like ‘yeah it’s big, a lot of “I feel like we shouldn’t even be Everyone is in shock. It just wouldn’t because then people won’t get back to people are affected but it’s just another here, but it’s like a getaway also for us be appropriate.” ASSOCIATED PRESS reality. It gives them more time to think one.’” to talk about it. But it’s so hard to be International games continue but CSUF soccer teams will not play. NFL decision deserves public support nCOMMENTARY: Week two is cancelled by the to allow time for players, fans and coaches to pause, grieve and reflect By Melanie Bysouth The once impenetrable Pentagon while the search for bodies contin- plane less than 72 hours after four he would not have participated nor we were playing football, maybe Daily Titan Sports Editor stands exposed to the world by a ues. American aircrafts became weapons would many of his teammates. As that didn’t seem right.” decimation that took lives along The death of thousands of people of destruction against New York and well as not playing, guard Glenn Players, coaches, owners and with the confidence of the American so suddenly is something that many Washington D.C. Parker also said he would have for- presidents supported the halt of the It has never happened before in public. have yet to comprehend. It takes Although the decision to stop feited his paycheck. National Football League. the history of the National Football Across the country, television time to get back to normal after play was that of NFL commissioner While the majority of the players As should we. League. viewers sit mesmerized with tears witnessing such a horrific spectacle. Paul Tagliabue, it is quite obvi- were in support of the cancellation, Tagliabue stated that the NFL While the country stood stunned in their eyes as they hear the stories We should not ignore what has ous that the cancellation of week at first the Tampa Bay Buccaneers wishes for the weekend to be a time over the attack on Pearl Harbor, they of the families that are suffering the happened. two resulted from the players’ over- were not. Yet, after returning home to pause, grieve and reflect. played. overwhelming loss of a loved one. So how can we expect profes- whelming sentiment that the games to their television sets from a day It should be just that. With the world consumed by Going to a football game, even sional athletes to do so? not be played. of practice, they saw first-hand why Sports are a wonderful part of life battle during World War II, they watching one at home, just doesn’t How can we demand they leave With Giants Stadium, home of the the games should not be played. but now is a time when they must be played. seem like the right thing to do. their families, fly across the country , being used as a “I know yesterday [Wednesday], secondary. When President John F. Kennedy We don’t need a diversion and and step onto the football field to staging area for rescue and recovery a lot of our feelings as a team were Players should be permitted to was assassinated in Dallas, Texas, we shouldn’t have one. We need play a game that requires extreme vehicles and a makeshift morgue, that we would play and maybe that mourn rather than be forced to focus they played. to think about what happened. We focus and concentration? it should come as no surprise that was a good thing to do,” said safety on getting past the defensive line. But this time is different. need time to acknowledge what hap- They too want to remain with the team does not wish to play on John Lynch. “I know that as I went Coaches should be allowed time Thousands are buried beneath the pened. their loved ones and attempt to Sunday. home last night and looked at them with their families rather than be rubble that was once a pair of 110- The images we have been inun- understand what has gone on in the Giant’s player representative searching through the rubble for forced to worry about numbers on a story buildings that graced the New dated with for three days should not last few days. Jason Sehorn said Thursday that, missing persons, knowing that they scoreboard. And we should be sup- York skyline. be replaced with sporting events They are not ready to board a had the league proceeded with play, would be doing that Sunday while portive of the NFL decision to allow