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DailyThe Student Voice of California StateTitan University, Fullerton Titans Friends of Jazz Have A Ball Center Ignore E a r n s ROTC Award By Jenny Houser By Colleen Barrett Daily Titan Staff Writer Daily Titan Staff Writer [email protected] [email protected]

Cal State Fullerton’s Army ROTC The Center for Children Who program held a recruiting event Stutter, a program in partnership Thursday on the west side of the with Cal State Fullerton, recently Engineering Center. Even with a won the statewide “Program of the flat screen TV, an Xbox system and Year” award from the California music blaring out from the back of Speech-Language-Hearing Associa- an H2 Hummer, many students ig- tion, a speech-language pathology nored the invitation to talk to the organization. ROTC recruiters. The center, which began 12 years “A lot of people just walk by,” said ago, will be honored March 9 at the Sgt. 1st Class Darrell Olson, a U.S. association’s annual awards ceremo- Army exhibit specialist. “Students ny in Long Beach. are thinking this is like the Army. “It’s kind of like the academy This is an opportunity to get a schol- awards of the speech pathology arship.” field,” said Anne Delfosse, a - repre Olson, who travels to many uni- sentative of the association. versities with the Hummer, said it is The center, which is located on common for students to avoid the the first floor of College Park, was display. Olson said he saw the same chosen for its innovative and high- By Rabecca Hartness/Daily Titan Staff Photographer reaction from students at USC when quality clinical service, along with its Just Playing he visited the campus Wednesday. - Members of the CSUF Swing Band perform during the 6th Annual Mardi Gras event, Sunday night, sponsored by Friends of Jazz. research activities and cutting-edge “There is a misconception that Proceeds of the event go to jazz education programs and scholarships. techniques. you have to enlist,” said Sgt. 1st The Annual Mardi “Welcome to Mardi Gras!” they raiser, and this is it,” said Friends of live entertainment and dinner, “Stuttering is a field that has a lot Class Arthur Garcia, an on-campus shouted. Jazz President William Klinghoffer. CSUF swing band performer of ongoing research and we are al- ROTC recruiter. “We approach a lot Gras Ball brings fun The sixth annual Mardi Gras Ball, The Friends of Jazz organization Sean Macaulay said he appreci- ways learning and utilizing the latest of students, but a lot of them are in- and money to CSUF sponsored by the Friends of Jazz, was began in 2000 to preserve and pro- ates the mission of the Friends treatment methods,” Clinical Direc- timidated. Maybe it’s the uniform or held Sunday evening in Brea to help mote jazz music and teach the facets of Jazz. tor Sherri Wolff said. maybe it’s the program itself.” raise scholarship money for jazz stu- of jazz to grade-school children and “[Friends of Jazz] is great, In 1995, Glyndon and Jeanna Ri- Olson said it is common for uni- By April Valencia dents and jazz education programs college students, Klinghoffer said. they’re the best,” said Macaulay, ley, along with human communica- versities to move the recruiting dis- Daily Titan Staff Writer at Cal State Fullerton and Fullerton In past years, the Friends of Jazz 23. “They promote an art form tion studies Professor Robert Emry play to areas of the campus where [email protected] College. has raised up to $25,000 in scholar- that’s hard to find these days, and community leader Ira Zimmer- there is a low-traffic of students. A dragon burst through the Over 150 patrons came to par- ships with each scholarship ranging and they’re giving money to man, opened the center with huge Olson said his recruitment team doors of the banquet hall, its ticipate in the Mardi Gras activities, between $250 and $5,000. poor musicians like us.” support from CSUF President Mil- tried to move to the Quad, where mouth open, showing off rows of which included a parade led by the “There are a lot of struggling Key said she agrees that jazz ton Gordon. there is more student traffic, but -Ti pointed teeth. Mardi Gras dragon, a New Orleans- students, and we like to give them music is hard to come by, but “I’ve known a lot of people in my tan Student Union workers would Then came a team of jazz mu- style dinner, a silent auction and live a helping hand,” said Anne Key, he attributes its unpopularity to life who stutter. We wanted to help not give them permission to do so sicians followed by a dozen danc- music performed by a CSUF swing chairwoman of the ball. “We’re very because another event was sched- ing women dressed in glittered band and the Dixieland Band. proud to be able to help them.” uled. gowns and feathered masks. “We only have one major fund- While some attended for the SEE JAZZ - PAGE 3 SEE CENTER - PAGE 3 Only two students approached the ROTC table within the first two hours. CSUF’s ROTC program has 82 cadets this semester, including 10 new cadets this year. Cadet Cameron Larsueo, 20, a political science major, joined the CFA Still Might Strike program his freshman year. After be- ing part of the program for a year- By Yvonne Villarreal CFA’s supposed lack of representa- a positive outcome. We just entered and-a-half, Larsueo said it has taught Daily Titan Staff Writer tion for “temporary” faculty. the fact-finding stage; it’s premature him invaluable leadership skills. [email protected] Bradfield attempted to mediate to think of a strike.” “When I signed the contract I was the attendees. Contract negotiations began over really nervous, but looking back it What was supposed to be a “We are doing everything we can a year ago, with CFA wanting fair was worth it,” Larsueo said. meeting to rally support for the because we represent all faculty. We salaries, better benefits and an im- After he graduates, Larsueo said California Faculty Association are in this together. If they (CSU) proved workload. Less than a month he wants to go active duty and be- turned into a venue for professors divide us, it will be bad.” after both parties failed to agree come a special forces officer in the to voice their frustrations over Others were unsure whether a upon a settlement, the fact-finding Army. conditions they say the union is two-day rolling strike—a job action process—the final stage in contract “You should follow your own not addressing. CFA is proposing if their requests negotiations—began Feb. 9. path,” Larsueo said. The CFA held a meeting on aren’t met—will be severe enough to The 30-day phase requires a state- “We want students to come to us Feb. 12 to update faculty on get their point across. Instead, some appointed third, neutral party to so we can help them achieve their contract negotiations with the attendees suggested an option for a review evidence and issue a report goals,” said Sgt. 1st Class Roberto Cal State University association permanent strike, that could affect with non-binding suggestions to a Ruiz. “We have many options in and to discuss the possibility of student finals and influence whether representative of the CSU and CFA life. It’s about choosing the right op- a strike vote. students graduate in May. on ways to settle the contract. If a tion.” Over 50 faculty members at- Bradfield and Geron also used the resolution cannot be reached, the The ROTC program gives cadets tended the gathering held in the meeting to provide members and CSU can impose terms and condi- the opportunity for a full-tuition Student Academic Chambers non-members with cards in which tions of employment similar to its scholarship and federal benefits such where CFA Southern Associate they could vote on whether to per- “last, best offer.” as medical, dental and counseling Vice President David Bradfield mit CFA Board of Directors to call At that point, faculty can legally services. and CFA Treasurer Kim Geron a series of rolling two-day strikes engage in job actions, including a “The biggest thing is the experi- discussed the current state of ne- throughout the 23 CSU campuses strike. The phase comes after a settle- ence you will get that’s not being gotiations. before the spring semester is over. ment could not be reached following offered anywhere else,” Garcia said. “Our goal is to get the best A vote of “no” would indicate the mediation stage in December. “We take the roll of mentors and contract we possibly can for fac- support of the latest offer from the Among the issues being negotiat- coaches. We are grooming these sol- ulty,” Bradfield said. “Unity is Chancellor; a vote of “yes” would ed are parking fees. The CSU is pro- diers to take our positions so they can key.” denote a willingness to fight for a posing that by the end of the four- have their turn in the spotlight.” One attendee voiced anger contract more inclusive of the de- year contract, faculty pay the same Cadets are required to participate over “grossly unfair” pay differ- mands by the faculty union. parking fee as students—a proposal By KARL THUNMAN/Daily Titan Photo Editor for a minimum of two years in the ences between colleges; some- The CSU remains hopeful that it not well received by faculty. Instead, ROTC program. During that time, thing he felt the CFA wasn’t ad- won’t reach such extreme measures. they argue that student-parking fees stealing the series - Titans Chris Jones dives for should be lowered to what faculty third base during the Titans 9-2 victory over Arizona Sunday cadets will take several leadership dressing in their negotiations. A “We’re not in patrol of how the at Goodwin Field. The Titans lost the first game in the series and teamwork courses, including CSUF lecturer of over 20 years CFA strike,” said Paul Browning, a currently pays. 2-1 on Friday, and won the Saturday game by a score of 9-0. hands-on training exercises. voiced her outrage regarding CSU spokesman. “We’re hoping for

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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - With declining catches close to shore, com- mercial fishing is turning to deeper waters, threatening species that live in Duration: 1:38 the cold and gloom of the deep oceans, according to researchers. How we found it: On the YouTube Homepage A panel at the annual meeting of the American Association for the Ad- Summary: As the title suggests this video is about a male and a female vancement of Science said Sunday that overfishing in deep waters is putting at risk the least sustainable of all fish stocks. showing off their nunchuck skills to the “dueling banjos” song. The tem- “We’re not really fishing there.W e’re mining there. We’re taking what ap- po rises and falls with the music and has a somewhat humorous ending. pears to be a renewable resource and turning it into a nonrenewable one,” This video also has its own 20-second blooper reel. The bloopers are the said Elliott Norse of the Marine Conservation Biology Institute in Bellevue, funniest part due to the performer’s self-induced physical harm. Wash. -Jackie Kimmel LOCAL NEWS

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Copyright ©2006 Daily Titan February 20, 2007 3 NEWS Career Rush To center: Helping kids From page 1 “It is just so hard for children whose parents can’t afford private children who stutter so they need therapy to get the specialized treat- Be Held At TSU not become adults who stutter,” ment they need for a stuttering By shaelan bowers event online. Gordon said. disorder. It may seem like a simple For the Daily Titan The first part of the event will -of The partnership allows the disorder to treat, but it is really dif- [email protected] fer resume techniques at 10 a.m. At center to be housed in College ficult,” Glyndon Riley said. 11:30 a.m., the first 200 students Park free-of-charge. In return, the The center offers personalized, On Wednesday, starting at 10 who pre-registered for the event clinical director provides training one-on-one treatment to each child a.m. in the Titan Student Union, will receive a ticket for a networking and internships to communica- and involves the child’s families and Cal State Fullerton students will lunch where they can meet and greet tive disorder graduate students. teachers in the treatment process. have the opportunity to jumpstart with all of the professionals who will “I know that President Gordon The clinicians take into consider- their career search by attending this be in attendance. thought this is exactly what a uni- ation every aspect of a child’s life year’s Career Rush. Over 40 industry Lastly, at 12:30 p.m., the industry versity should be doing – making and communication because every professionals will be present as a re- professionals will be conducting five partnerships between the univer- fluency disorder is different, Wolff source for students and will conduct to seven minute interview sessions. sity and the community,” Emry said. speed resume reviews and mock in- Resume writing and interviewing said. The “Program of the Year” award terviews to help students prepare for skills “are really critical … it can be a Full or partial scholarships are is the highest honor in the state for a career search. make-or-break kind of thing,” Case offered to over 80 percent of the a speech pathology program. Out “There are three basic tools this said. children that visit the center. A of 10 of the association’s districts in event is organized around: resume Over 300 students have already sliding pay scale is used to ensure California, the center was chosen writing; getting interviewing skills to pre-registered for the event. Students every child receives treatment re- as number one in its district. It was where they can shine; and becoming who are interested in attending Ca- gardless of the family’s financial then sent to the state nominations By Jazmine Graza/Staff Photographer more comfortable with networking,” reer Rush should register as soon as situations. committee and chosen above all oth- Saturday morning Timothy Kolacz watches as his 7-year-old son Nikolai Along with fees for services, er districts for the award. works on the craft of the day: dying a handkerchief by extracting natural said Jim Case, director of the career possible. color dyes from plants and bugs. center and Career Rush organizer. “We should be able to have 100 the non-profit center is funded “We are so honored because we There will be a wide variety of in- more students take advantage,” Case by personal and corporate contri- know the competition was stiff,” dustries present at this event, includ- said. butions and fundraising. Jeanna Riley said. “It’s a dream for ing 20th Century Fox, The Al Punto Students who will be attending The Riley’s, who helped- es us because it means our message is Advertising Agency, Mercury Insur- are urged to bring 10 or more copies tablish the center with research getting out there.” Jazz: Raising Money ance and Wells Fargo. The entire of their resumes, both for critiquing grants, will also be honored at Gordon said he is proud of the list is available on the Career Rush and for distributing. the award ceremony for their center’s work and remains close to more than 60 years of stuttering all those involved with its concep- From page 1 CSUF Orchestra Director Kimo Web site http://campusapps.fuller- “There’s no fool-proof activity to research, training and clinical ex- tion and progress. Furumoto said togetherness contrib- ton.edu/career/student/careerrush. substitute for an interview,” Case perience. those who never give it a listen. utes to the American message of jazz, aspx. Students can also RSVP for the said. “I know a lot of people say they but also said the music takes individ- don’t like jazz, but many of ual talent as well. those people don’t even know what “Jazz is completely our American it is,” she said. “Many just don’t real- music,” said Furumoto, who at- ize that jazz is a part of a lot of the tended the ball with his 8-year-old music we listen to today.” daughter. Despite what others say, Kling- “Sure, it takes cooperation, but Mobile Medic Visits Brea hoffer said he still hopes to encour- it also takes individual talent when Clinic stops by to serve “We are here to serve the least, sion is a faith-based organization lation needs a wide range of medical age others to continue spreading the a performer stands up to perform the last, and the lost here in Orange that provides services to help the services. message of the “original American [a solo]. The cooperation and in- Orange County residents County,” said Gladys Amavizca, di- homeless star a self-sufficient life. According to the organization’s music.” dividualism, that’s very American,” without insurance rector for the Orange County Rescue “I think that’s really great because Web site, the clinic also provides “We believe jazz is the funda- Furumoto said. Mission’s New Life Mobile Medical some people are less fortunate and consultation and assistance for fu- mental music of our country,” said With each successive Mardi Gras Clinic, in an e-mail interview. don’t have enough money to af- ture medical care and health edu- Klinghoffer, who said he feels the event, Klinghoffer said he hopes the By Raquel stratton The free mobile clinic will be at ford health insurance,” said Jasmine cation opportunities for preventive way jazz is played contributes to a Friends of Jazz will expand to other Daily Titan Staff Writer the Brea Community Center this Scott, 18, business entrepreneurship care and nutrition. [email protected] sense of American togetherness. communities. Tuesday from 2 to 7 p.m. at 695 major. Criminal justice and psychology “It involves playing in a group, But for now, it remains an event Madison Ave. On Feb. 27, the clinic According to Amavizca, The Or- major Salote Tupou, 18, said it is a listening to each other and coopera- exclusive to Fullerton, the organiza- A mobile clinic stops in Brea and will be at the Fullerton Armory from ange County Rescue Mission mobile great service for those who need help tion,” he said. “It’s a little different tion’s home. Fullerton every other month to pro- 6 to 8 p.m. at 400 S. Brookhurst St. medical clinics became licensed in or cannot afford it. than just reading notes on a card- vide free medical care to those with- According to the Orange County 2000. “It’s a less worry for people who board.” out health insurance. Rescue Mission’s Web site, the mis- Amavizca said the homeless popu- are struggling,” Tupou said. February 20, 2007 5 opinion Rich and Famous Killing Themselves Despite Success Harmony in Conflict Titan Editorial Sarah Gammill Yet, it’s like they take it all for grant- BY Harmony Trevino Providing insight, analysis and perspective since 1960 Daily Titan Staff Writer ed by committing suicide, and at a [email protected] relatively young age. Rethinking Identity Macho Macho Man Take journalist Anderson Cooper’s Lately my mind has been run- little brother, Carter, of the famously In a country where culture outsider. To my Anglo friends, I So former NBA center doubtedly have a place on ning wild with the recent death of wealthy Vanderbilt family. He had the comes to die, it is hard to find was considered Mexican because John Amaechi came out someone’s team. Anna Nicole Smith. As to whether world at the tips of his fingers, but one’s identity, let alone a com- I knew more words in Spanish of the closet last week to So what’s it going to take or not she committed suicide, or what did he do? He jumped off the th munity to belong to. than they did and obviously, I a chilly reaction from his before homosexuals can died of “natural causes,” I am still 14 floor of the Vanderbilt’sN ew York No matter how much our was a much darker shade than former league mates, young play in the pros without os- wondering why? penthouse at age 23 splattering himself culture emphasizes the individ- they were. and old alike. tracism from the rest of the Why do the rich and famous on the ground for all to see. ual and identity, there is still an I was stuck in the middle. Uber-star Lebron James locker room? An active star commit suicide? I don’t see why being rich and fa- essential human need to be con- I longed to belong to a com- said he couldn’t trust a ho- athlete needs to come out. Memories of the people who mous must mean that one must be nected to other people; to seek munity and to people I could mosexual while washed-up Imagine if Peyton Man- catapulted to fame, just to end it as doomed, and die the tragic celebrity identity within feel a connec- retiree Tim Hardaway said ning and Marvin Harrison quickly as they gained it have been death. I would love to have half the a community. tion to, a com- he hates gays. admitted their “off-field” circling around me for days. lives that some of these celebrities I am a third munity that W h i l e c h e m i s - Is it a trend, being a celebrity and have, and they act like it’s nothing. generation Mex- would embrace killing yourself ? Celebrities seems to be killing them- “I longed to find my Amaechi’s try? Heck, ican-American. me regard-

revelation even if It looks like it. selves at record pace. identity in a country it seems the sports I sometimes less of my last

isn’t ex- “ Shaq ad- I have struggled my whole life to Kurt Cobain was found dead from hesitate to call whose values and cul- name and skin a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the

actly earth- establishment is light m i t t e d earn money, feel accepted and find myself Ameri- ture I did not want to “ color. I longed shattering to being my place in this world, hoping that head at age 27. can, but for to find my years behind the “ news, he bisexual, maybe one day someone might re- Then Chris Farley died at age 33, by make my own. progressive curve of a clarity purpos- identity in a is the first it would member my name for more than a a drug overdose. Sid Viscous of the Sex es, I was born country whose p r o - b a s - society w o r k day. Then I see these celebrities kill Pistols was 21 when he died of a drug in the United values and cul- k e t b a l l wonders! themselves with all the things they overdose. States and speak ture I did not player to N o n e have, and for what? I can’t forget Marlon Brando’s no Spanish. want to make my own. I tried declare his of those Nothing. daughter, Cheyenne either. She hung When my father was a child, to figure out why I couldn’t just homosexuality to the world guys would be blackballed They end their lives hoping to bring herself in her mother’s house at the age living in Texas, he was ridiculed belong to the human race. – good for him. by their teammates or game themselves peace, but in death they of 25. and considered uneducated be- The idea of identity separates Still, it seems the sports if they came out, largely are more sought after than in life. From ex NFL player to game show, cause he did not speak English. us, eventually regrouping us, establishment is light years because they have already I wouldn’t want to be remembered they all prove to me that death and Determined to not let language creating some sort of conflict behind the progressive earned a level of stardom for the controversy surrounding my money are common in the world of be a barrier for future opportu- with others who are different curve of a society less than and respect for their accom- death, or even the way I died. “celebrity.” It has gone on year after nities, my father quickly learned from us. But identity should be two years away from the plishments. Perhaps some Most of them have the money that year. English. And to prevent any beyond the music, clothes or re- presidential inauguration of malice at the hands of the many of us struggle for, the respect It seems to be a trend that won’t end type of harm toward my sister ligion. a first woman or minority. fans and talk show hosts, that we try to gain and the posses- anytime soon. and I, he didn’t teach us Span- I am not saying to give up Here’s the real deal – a but the good ol’ boy estab- sions that we can only dream about, They were on top of the world and ish. At the time, he thought it those qualities that make you retired third-stringer com- lishment couldn’t blackball but they throw it away. it was gone in a matter of hours and was best for us. unique, I am proud to be Mexi- ing out causes little more a superstar for being gay. Yes, they too have problems like even seconds. I resented him for it for a can, and it’s what fuels the than a ripple in the NBA’s We’re confident such a the rest of us, but with their mon- I guess money can’t buy happiness while. I didn’t understand why revolutionary in me. But we alpha-male lake. The sports person exists but until they ey and power I would think they after all, but why does it have to buy a he was so ashamed of our cul- shouldn’t let identities become world is predicated on per- came out, don’t expect a could get the best care. ticket to an early death? ture. But after hearing his story, building blocks for barriers. If formance and an openly handful of retired scrubs to I understood he was just protect- we could all push aside all that gay superstar would un- make much of a difference. The Daily Titan welcomes letters to the editor. ing us from the prejudice that polarizes us and understand that still exists. Although speaking we are all humans, then a com- Any feedback, positive or negative, is encouraged, as we strive English did help me fit in with mon community could be cre- to keep an open dialogue with our readership. The Daily Ti- the Anglo community, it left me ated. We could all identify with tan reserves the right to edit letters for length, grammar and exiled from my own roots. each other not because we speak spelling. Direct all comments, questions or concerns, along I was the “white girl” (used the same language and have with your full name and major, to executive editor Adam Levy as a derogatory phrase) to other similar pasts, but because we all at [email protected]. Mexicans and considered an breathe the same air. 6 February 20, 2007 opinion All Bets Are Off in the Lot:Does Polite Parking Etiquette Matter? By Sarah Gammill I could fit in but are taken up by a to reverse into me to take it, forcing But I can’t only be upset with the Daily Titan Staff Writer car that thinks they own two spots. me to move or get hit. Rude! parking lots because the streets have By April Valencia only then will I proceed to exit. [email protected] What nerve! I wish they gave tick- Even when I am waiting to turn an problems too. Daily Titan Staff Writer On one occasion a driver yelled , “So ets for that, because it seems like a aisle, not one car can let me through, The problem arises when there are [email protected] you think you’re funny?” then sped I know how to act in front of my crime; and I won’t even get started because they want to get in front of either no spots – surprise – or when off after calling me a bitch, too. parents and at dinner, but who laid on the tiny cars and smirking car- me even though I was there first. the spots available are taken up by It seems there are unwritten rules While it seems rude, bad parking down the rules for parking? pool drivers. When I finally get down the aisle the car that could have just scooted when it comes to parking on cam- etiquette has its perks: I always get a I maintain a level of civility while Doesn’t anyone know how to I stalk my prey in the parking lot, up an inch or two! pus—“courtesy rules,” so to speak. good laugh. driving, but when entering Cal State park, or care that someone else could and every so often after waiting on Who says just because there’s 1. Don’t park in the middle of an Yet despite the laughter and fol- Fullerton, I let it all go to hell. Any have parked next to him or her? They the student till they reach their spot, room to park, you can take up all aisle while waiting for a spot to open. low-me-around games, I see no rea- rules I ever learned about parking, must not have gone through parking it shows itself. You know what I am the room so no one else can fit? It Pull over enough to let others pass. son why any student should be wait- along with road man- etiquette, that says: Be considerate talking about, the dreaded hand never fails, I drive out to the street 2. If you notice a driver following ing for my spot. ners, are thrown out. to other drivers. wave. The hand wave along with the hoping for salvation and find it, a you as you walk to your car – but If students drive a little further to As I roam down When I do find a spot and begin smile that says: I’m not leaving. spot I can fit into, or at leastI think. you have no intention Lot A, rows and rows of empty spac- the aisle’s searching to signal, which feels like I won an Don’t smile at me, is all I can After I begin to position myself in of leaving – let the driv- es are available waiting to be filled. YES for a spot, I become award, I become invisible. My blink- think, and that is usually my last for the dreaded park, I get halfway er know so that he may Even the sky level of the Nutwood an enemy to the other er means I found a spot, me. Yet, as straw. Why couldn’t they have let in and realize, close but no cigar. The move on to find another parking structure is empty at times. cars, as I am met with the car pulls out, the person passing me know before I started following other car is too close with one foot NO spot instead of waiting. So why does everyone complain the meanest stares imaginable. Why? me thinks I put my blinker on to let them and lost out on other spots! No they could have spared. 3. Be quick when ex- about parking when there actually I am just looking to park like every- them know where to go. thoughtfulness is shown by anyone. There is no decorum in CSUF’s iting a spot. Taking your are spaces are available? one else, no rude stares necessary. I wave my arms, but it does no Why can’t there magically be a lots, or even in the streets. time may cause cars to line up and I think it has something to do Yet, my mind runs wild as a good. The worst is whenI find a spot, parking spot waiting for me when I If no one is considerate, why affect traffic. with the extra walking. search for a spot; looking at the ones and the person in front of me begins get to school? should I be? While it seems rude, I admit I Parking in Lot A does require a have broken all of these rules and little more exercise, but it sure as plan on doing so again and again. hell beats waiting over an hour for This is because I do not sympathize a ground-level spot in the Nutwood with stu- structure. dents who Sometimes drive in I hear students c i r c l e s complain that a r o u n d they need to the lots leave their w a i t i n g homes two for that hours in ad- p e r f e c t vance to have spot clos- time to find est to the parking. quad. But walk- N o t h - ing from Lot ing both- A to the quad ers me more than a driver creeping only takes about 10 minutes. Stu- along side me in his car while I’m dents could be using that extra time walking to mine. to sleep. When this happens, I’ll zig-zag It seems those who constantly between parked cars to “lose” the complain about parking “problems” driver following me. are the same people who only aim If the driver is smart, he’ll move for the spaces closest to the quad: on to find another spot; if not, he’ll the drivers who creep next to me as follow me into the next row of cars I walk to my sixth-row parking spot until I zig-zag into some other row. in Lot E. I generally find that most drivers Students who waste over an hour are not very smart. on parking should at least waste When I get to my car I like taking it productively by walking to class up extra time before I leave, maybe from Lot A. I’ll chat on my cell phone or clean And since Lot A provides dozens my backseat clutter. of empty spaces for students, I don’t If I take long enough the see any reason I should give mine up Rebecca Hartness/Daily Titan Illustrator driver eventually passes, and so quickly. 4 February 20, 2007 The hub Artists Playing With at Play Your Money By Orion Tippens are a lot more popular, especially Daily Titan Staff Writer ‘G.I. Joe’ and ‘Transformers’ because By Reza Allah-Bakhshi [email protected] they were great cartoons. I get a lot Daily Titan Staff Writer of calls for all sorts of stuff, but ‘Star [email protected] Yesterday’s toys are today’s nostal- Wars’ is still the biggest seller,” said gia. Jason Davis of Phat Collectibles, a Splattered paint. A body that is Last week, an eBay auction for shop in Anaheim that deals in col- soft as satin but hard as plastic. Is it an unpackaged 1979 Italian Hot lectible toys. a cloud or a bunny? Neither. It’s a Wheels car – a green top Elimina- Davis recently sold an original Dunny! tor Mongoose Mopar Funny Car Optimus Prime Transformer toy in There is a new craze besieging – ended with 18 bids for $602. In package for $600. He recalled one Americans young and old. It’s called the same week, a 1958 silver hair reason it sold so well – its fantastic “urban vinyl” and people are going All American Barbie doll sold for high-grade condition. crazy over its toys. When some col- $1,511.99 with 27 bids, also not in Condition is important. The lege students think of toys they think package. better the condition, the greater back to the days of their youth, when Playsets, vehicles, and especially the value. Many people take their they pitted Cobra forces against GI By reza allah-bakhshi/Daily Titan Staff Writer action figures from the ’70s and bubble-packaged toys to a profes- Joe in an all-encompassing struggle Limited edition - Gary Baseman, pop artist and creator of Disney’s “Teacher’s Pet,” created these figures on sale at Kidrobot in ’80s are the new antiques. These sional grading service to have their between the forces of good and evil, Los Angeles. Numerous other artists have created figures for the chain, including Ed Templeton, Shepard Fairey and Tim Biskup. toys include characters from mov- condition certified. A well-known or Luke Skywalker against Darth Va- ies and TV shows like “Star Wars,” service is the Action Figure Author- der, commanding the power of the The idea was formed in Japan. When the idea of designer toys can be drawn or painted on. This “He Man and the Masters of the ity, which uses a 100-point grading force to defeat the dark side. Artists of Japanese comics and car- traversed to the U.S. it became an completely involves the collector Universe,” “G.I. Joe,” “Transform- scale for carded figures. The owner The point was to live vicariously toons produced a toy culture that instant hit with the hip-hop and into the art of design and the culture ers,” “My Little Pony” and “Rain- sends the packaged item for grading through those figures and escape re- was not based on the act of playing, graffiti culture that gave rise to the of urban vinyl. bow Brite.” Their nostalgic value is and has it returned later, sealed into ality for a second to gain control of but trading – similar to how Ameri- urban-vinyl toy collector. Urban- “People collect for all different noticed online, at a new package with our own destiny. cans trade baseball cards. Toys would vinyl figures are primarily designed reasons. We appeal to everyone be- collector shops and a certified grade. Urban vinyl is of a completely dif- be sold in gumball machines, and by musicians, illustrators and graf- cause we have no target audience,” at pop culture con- I get customers of Professionally ferent genre. These are designer toys the toy that one would get would be fiti artists from countries around Carritero said. ventions like the “ graded toys can then people spend big bucks on. People totally dependent on chance. That the world, most notably from Japan, Kids as well as adults want to col- San Diego Comic all ages. ’80s are a be sold for a much are known for spending upwards of idea was brought to the Americas in America and Europe. lect these urban-vinyl figurines, and Convention. lot more popular, larger amount than

$1,000 to get their hands on a lim- the late ’90s. It is known as “blind This also gave rise to Kidrobot, a for all different reasons, Carritero “I think toy col- the original value. ited-edition figure. But that doesn’t assortment.” producer and retail store of designer said. Kids might think the figures lecting depends on especially “G.I. Joe” Recently on eBay, mean everyone can’t enjoy them. Blind assortment is when a collec- toys, founded in 2002 by Paul Bun- look cool, but adults might collect how old they were, and “Transformers.” “ a 90-point graded “We have figures that start around tion of figures comes out and each ditz. them because their favorite artist has because they loved – Jason Davis 1975 Mego Planet $5 … I’ve even seen a person buy a is boxed and packaged in a way so As a producer, Kidrobot is known created a limited-edition collection. this stuff as a kid. Phat Collectibles of the Apes Gener- $5 figure and be offered a few hun- that buyers have no idea what figures for their “Dunny” toys. They are Many collectors see it as a chance Every couple of al Urko figure sold dred for it, because it was so limit- they are getting. soft-vinyl figurines that resemble an- to own an original piece of artwork years, something for $1475, while a ed,” said Ace Carritero, an employee Some figures in a collection are thropomorphized rabbits. Kidrobot without paying the heavy prices that comes along. I nongraded one in of Kidrobot in Los Angeles. purposely under produced to create commissions artists and designers to come with other art mediums. can’t explain it, Power Rangers had near mint shape sold for $189.94. These toys have mass appeal- be a market that makes collectors buy create Dunnys as well as other figu- The trend is only getting stronger. a surge again, then Ninja Turtles A vintage Star Wars vinyl-cape Jawa cause of their highly stylized form more and more from the same col- rines. Artists such as Ed Templeton, With Kidrobot opening up a number and then He-man. They just come graded at 85 points sold on eBay for and their limited availability. As lit- lection for a chance to get that spe- Shepard Fairey, Gary Baseman and of stores internationally, and other and go,” said Mike Herron of Bijou $6826.43. That’s over the twice the tle as 50 or as many as 2,000 of these cific figure. It also allows the collec- Tim Biskup have done work for follow up stores such as Munkyk- Collector’s in Fullerton, a shop that value according to toyarchive.com, figures can be produced. Usually the tor to trade with other collectors to Kidrobot. ing opening up multiple stores na- sells old toys and pop culture mer- which lists the same rare figure at less available, the more they cost. All obtain the perfect collection. A toy may be designed by a single tionally, the culture is spilling over chandise. $3000. toys become collectibles at one point “I have two expensive figures, I artist or can be a collaborative effort, into other walks of life. Other styles At Bijou Collectibles a playset of Collecting toys may not be always – the older they are the more valu- paid around $700 for them. I got with many artists contributing to of urban vinyl, such as plush dolls, Pee Wee Herman’s Playhouse sits on about monetary value. Many col- able they become. However, these them at Kidrobot, they’re really the final design. clothes, shoes and even computer the shelf in its original box, priced lectors credit their favorite cartoons designer toys are collectibles right good,” said Max Barrera, a profes- Kidrobot even sells a form of the hard drives are being produced. at $125. for playing a valuable role in their from the start, Carritero said. sional skater who works on Melrose. Dunny, called the Munny, which Mike Toe, the owner of Beatnic, One explanation for the inter- upbringing. Caesar Morrissey, 34, uses his collectibles as decorations est in collectible toys is linked to a collector of G.I. Joe action figures for his store in downtown Fuller- the revival of nostalgia pop culture. and accessories, said his childhood ton. Futura Unkle, a set of Gorillaz “Transformers,” “Teenage Mutant wouldn’t have been the same with- figures and mini-model shoes sit on Ninja Turtles” and various superhe- out the ’80s cartoon. His favorite top of shelves, blending the culture roes assure their iconic status in fu- character is Leatherneck. of urban art, clothing and lifestyle ture big budget films. Past cartoons “The reason I collect G.I. Joe is into one. such as “She-Ra,” “Thundercats” and because it was great fun as a child. “I don’t know, it’s kind of an ad- “Jem and the Holograms” are avail- Now I get to pass that on to my son, diction, sometimes it’s toys some- able on DVD where many find the that way when he gets older he will times it’s shoes … I only collect shows’ shelf presence a reminder of be playing G.I. Joes and its a good from Japan because they are harder their past childhood. way for him to build his imagina- to get,” Toe said. “I get customers of all ages. ’80s tion,” he said. Barbie With Adult Appeal The limited-edition dolls and Barbie collectors alike. Each doll is also numbered. These The MAC Barbie marks the first special-edition dolls are available use grown-up brands to time that Mattel has teamed up with only with select retailers. attract collector interest an adult prestige cosmetics com- People collect the MAC Barbie pany. Also launched Feb. 12 and 13 doll for different reasons. By Florance Chung in the U.S. were the limited-edition While some are true Barbie col- Daily Titan Staff Writer cosmetics, shirts and bags. The col- lectors, with doll collections in the [email protected] lection will be unveiled to the rest of hundreds, some are simply getting the world in March. her for nostalgia. She’s less than a foot tall and can- The Web site had its debut on “I loved Barbies when I was grow- not even move on her own. Yet, she Feb. 12 and by the next morning, ing up,” said Christina Pina of Pla- still inspires many people to wait everything except the makeup was centia. “I wanted it as a memento to long lines for her. She is the Barbie completely sold out. show to my daughter.” Loves MAC doll. The Gold Label associated with She was one of the ones waiting to At MAC cosmetics stores all over the MAC doll, according to Mattel, purchase the doll outside the MAC the U.S., this unassuming doll, retail- means that no more than 25,000 of store in Brea, where she stood in line ing at $35, sold out within minutes. that doll will be produced. for over two hours. Like many oth- Shoppers were encouraged to get to Other Gold Label dolls include ers, she was not able to get one. the stores before opening to garner Versace Barbie and Juicy Couture Another reason that this Barbie a spot. With only a limited number Barbie. The packaging is also differ- is so coveted is because many MAC available in the world, this Gold La- ent, utilizing a “cake box” type pack- employees and fans wanted one, not bel Barbie is the prize for MAC fans aging and acetate to protect the doll. just Barbie collectors. “I was getting one because of the prestige of the [MAC] company,” said Elizabeth Nguyen, a theater major and a MAC makeup artist at Macy’s in South Coast Plaza. “I am happy and proud to own one.” Many online message boards devoted to cosmetics have been in- undated with people who share in- formation on release dates, plans of acquiring the doll and records of hours waited to get the doll. Fears that the Web site may have oversold plagued many posters. Some of these people turned to online auctions to try to get one. Many looking to make a quick profit on the dolls they purchased have al- ready been auctioning them off on eBay, despite speculations that the doll will escalate in value through the years. 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We have just the ad to match Go to www.dailytitan.com your needs! Fun and Games 8 February 20, 2007 Sports Titans Scott Pays His Baseball Dues As a Titan Declaw Sophomore from Corona Scott also had benefited from name Titans on my chest gives me watching players who came before a lot of pride. I work hard everyday earns his way onto the him at his alma mater, Centennial to make the guys who played before CSUF starting lineup High School in Corona and learn me proud.” Wildcats from their experiences. What impressed Horton the most He was able to watch Mike Stodol- about Scott was his intensity and his By Jason Kornfeld BY STEVEN WALTERS ka, who was taken by the Kansas work ethic. Daily Titan Staff Writer Daily Titan Staff Writer City Royals with the fourth overall “He (Scott) is a competitive young [email protected] [email protected] pick in the 2000 amateur draft. man,” Horton said. “He wants to be He was also able to play with Jose the best at everything.” Cal State Fullerton beat Arizona Cal State Fullerton baseball player Torres, who was drafted by the New While some players have trouble 9-2, taking the weekend series two Joe Scott has never been the biggest York Mets. adjusting to going from the star games to one in front of 2,938 at player on his team. It was players like these that of their team to a ball boy, Scott Goodwin Field on a beautiful Sun- He has never been the fastest, or dropped knowledge of the game to didn’t. day afternoon. the strongest. Scott at an early age to help him “I knew my role,” Scott said. “That Starting freshman right-hander He has always been the guy who prepare for life in baseball after high made it easier for me to start at the Sean Urena had his best outing of his had defensive talent, but did not school. bottom of the food chain.” career, pitching 7 1/3 innings while seem to have the offensive tools After an impressive senior year at What may be more important giving up only five hits and two runs needed to succeed in Division I Centennial, where he hit .370, Scott than his ability to play the game is in 97 pitches. baseball. signed his letter of intent to play for his leadership ability. Many of his Urena earned his first victory of Scott has heard it all, ever since he the Titans. fellow teammates and his coach no- the season. was a freshman in high school, when It was his knowledge and his desire tice how he leads by example. TheT itans had 13 hits to Arizona’s he weighed only 135 pounds. to learn that made him accepted by His energy on the field creates a six. Titan center fielder Clark Hard- None of it mattered. Scott had a his teammates during his freshman loose environment for the rest of his man stole the show going 4-5 with dream, he knew what he wanted, year in college. Scott is a student of teammates. His knowledge of the two doubles, a triple, and a homerun and what he wanted to become. the game, something not seen too game also gives the Titans a coach- - just a single short of hitting for the Playing for the CSUF Titans was often on the baseball field. ing presence on the field. cycle. his dream, and now he is fulfilling The question that troubled Hor- “It’s fun to have Joe on the field,” In the bottom of the second, Ful- it. ton was Scott’s offensive ability. He Titan first baseman Jake Vasquez lerton first baseman Jake Vazquez The 20-year-old sophomore short- knew that Scott’s defensive talent said. “It’s almost like having an extra ripped a single to right field. Left stop out of Corona, Calif. is enjoying was ready for Division I baseball coach out there.” fielder Nick Mahin then drew a every minute of his time as a Titan. “We always thought he was a good While Scott did not play too of- walk. Third baseman Bryan Harris Scott didn’t always believe he athlete,” Horton said. “The question ten during his sophomore season, he reached base on an error committed would one day be playing for one of was about his offense. He has what was able to be a part of the College by Arizona second baseman Kevin the top college baseball programs in I call a workman’s like batting style. World Series in 2006. Rodland, enabling Vazquez to score. the country. He hacks at the ball, but you have to “I’ll never forget that,” Scott said. Urena started the third inning It wasn’t until his sophomore sea- watch him hit to appreciate it.” “It was an unbelievable feeling, be- with two strikeouts but then surren- son in high school that he thought In six games so far into the 2007 ing a part of the team is quite amaz- dered a homerun to Arizona’s right his dream would come true. season, Scott has collected 11 hits in ing.” fielder Jon Gaston. Urena also ran Chad Baum, who at the time was 22 at-bats. If it weren’t for a stockpile at the into some trouble in the fourth in- a coach at Fullerton, noticed Scott Scott knows there is pressure middle infield positions the past two ning giving up two hits including a who was on the summer team he on him to succeed and help lead a years Coach Horton believes that double off the wall, but then man- coached. young Titans team that has only Scott would have seen much more aged to retire the side. Eventually Baum invited Scott three returning starters from last playing time before this season. Harris got the Titans going in the to hit batting practice at Goodwin year’s team. “He’s waited his turn,” Horton fourth inning with a leadoff home- Field, where CSUF Head Coach However, he looks forward to said. run. Two batters later, Hardman George Horton began to take no- becoming a leader and helping the While Scott did not see any play- By karl thunman/daily titan photo editor would not be outdone as he blasted tice. It was then that Scott got his Titans’ quest for another national ing time during the tournament, he a homerun. big break. title. looks forward to the challenge of ALWAYS CONFIDENT – Cal State Fullerton’s Joe Scott has taken over Titan Coach George Horton talk- “I was able to get my foot in the “I don’t let fear of failure get in helping his team reach the College at shortstop for the Titans in 2007 and looks to be a team leader on a young ed about Hardman’s power surge. door,” Scott said. the way,” Scott said. “Having the World Series; this time as a starter. CSUF team. “I don’t let fear of failure get in the way,” the sophomore said. “I don’t know where all that power came from,” Horton said. “He was frustrated with the ball he dropped in the first inning; he doesn’t do that, so to come right back. It was a big bounceback for him - it shows his maturity and his toughness.” Arizona Coach Andy Lopez then pulled Mike Colla and replaced him with David Coulon. The Titans added one more run off of the John Curtis single, totaling three runs in the fourth inning. Fullerton loaded the bases in the bottom of the sixth, but were unable to capitalize. Hardman was thrown out at home, Vazquez struck out, and Mahin grounded out to end the inning. Building on his young career, Ure- na retired seven batters at one point. Urena talked about what went well for him: “Just pounding the strike- zone and just getting ahead in the count,” Urena said. “When you’re ahead in the count, you do whatever you want.” Urena started the eighth inning with a strikeout, but then gave up a double prompting Horton to give him the hook. Urena received a handshake from Horton and a standing ovation from the crowd. “Oh it was amazing,” Urena said speaking about the ovation. “You’re heart starts pumping and you get chills.” Coach Horton lent insights into’s Urena’s strongest performance in his three starts: “It was big for him because Jor- genson has been pitching well in the bullpen and guys might be feel- ing pressure that we might make a change,” Horton said. “I think Sean made it look real easy with the tough conditions today.” Relief pitcher Adam Jorgenson struck out a batter in the eighth but then gave up a hit and walked the bases loaded. He walked one run in and then struck out the last bat- ter to end the Wildcats attack in the eighth. Baseball America had predicted that the Titans were going to get upset by Arizona. This proved to be motivation for Horton and his ball- club. “Part of that article [the Baseball America article] was about the pitch- ing getting off to a slow start,” Hor- ton said. The pitching staff is way better then what they showed in the first six games.” The Titans are 7-2 overall now and Vazquez shed light on the teams impressive chemistry. “When the pitchers are doing badly the hitters help them out and when the hitters are having a tough time the pitchers help,” Vazquez said. “We have good balance.”