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www.dailytitan.comTHE DTHURSDAY,AILY MAY 11, 2006T ITANVolume 82, Issue 49 INTROSPECT SPORTS The Attraction Factor: What Former Titans now in minor qualities make the sexes tick? leagues look to make majors Page 9 Page 12 80 New Hires Anticipated University hoping to close gap prompted CSUF college administrators of hiring more faculty members. to raise the number of full-time appli- Ephraim Smith, vice president of between full- and part-time cants by approximately 61 percent. CSUF Academic Affairs, said some of faculty numbers, dean says Last spring, CSUF hired 62 tenure- the reasons include faculty retirements track professors, this year the goal and resignations. By Nohemy Martinez has been raised to 100 applicants and “This year we will have approxi- Daily Titan Staff Writer approximately 80 percent of those are mately 30 to 34 total retirements and expected to be hired in fall 2006. resignations,” Smith said. Joe Arnold, associate dean for the Smith and Arnold both said the cost Over the past couple of years the College of the Arts said CSUF has always of living in Southern California also increase in student enrollment has been had a consistent pattern of growth. discourages potential applicants. a cause for concern among Cal State “One clear indicator is trying to find According to statistics released by Fullerton students and faculty mem- a parking spot in the structures,” he said bers. jokingly. The desperate need for instructors has Many factors have led to the request SEE INSTRUCTORS = PAGE 4 Family Forms A Baker’s Dozen

In the modest house of JUST THE 13 Winningham, OF US: Melanie Winningham 13 is the (standing left) of Buena Park luckiest is the mother of 11 children. number Husband, Eddie Winningham is center. The Winninghamʼs By Irvina Kanarek do not believe in Daily Titan Photographer birth control. Irvina Kanarek/Daily Titan Nohemy Martinez/Daily Titan

HEY, JOE elanie Winningham Winningham is a devoted Catholic Winningham said, “was supposed to be Shane Richardson prepares a latte at MJʼs Espresso located between drives her son home who strongly believes in not using any the day of my freedom, I was going to University Hall and the Humanities Building on Wednesday. from basketball practice. form of birth control. Instead she prac- get my education and get a good job.” She pulls her 13-passen- tices a biological contraceptive method Winninghamʼs day of freedom how- See story on page 4 gMer van up to her modest Buena Park known as the rhythmic method. ever, fell through after a schedule mix home. She opens the driverʼs door Couples who practice the rhythmic up by the hospital caused the operation to see three of her children charg- method only have intercourse during to be canceled. Center Educates Seniors ing toward her with wide smiles. She the womanʼs least fertile times of the At 21 years of age, married and walks towards the lawn and five more month. with three children Winningham lost children start running toward her yell- Winningham never planned on hav- all motivation to live causing her to ing, “Mom!” They quickly crowd ing 11 children nor did she grow up seek guidance from a nearby Catholic About Fall Prevention around her competing for her atten- Catholic. After the birth of her second church. tion. Barreling out of the front door are child she planned to have a hysterecto- “The church spoke plainly and in Kind of injury is the Fall Prevention Center an important factor,” Rose two more small children. One grabs my, but time and money issues caused simple words. You know the truth most common in said. “Not only do [falls] said. Winninghamʼs right leg while the other her operation to fall through. when you hear it,” she said. people over age 65 result in physical inju- “Community-residing lifts her arms in the air hinting at her It was at that point that she gave That day Winningham decided to ries, but they also take a older adults are at risk for mother to pick her up. Winningham birth to her third child. Winninghamʼs follow God and see the plans he had in serious psychological toll falls in the community due soon finds herself surrounded by 11 husband scheduled himself for a vasec- store for her, “I didnʼt have faith, but I By Jessica Horn on the older adult. Many to hazards such as poorly children. tomy. had hope,” she said. Daily Titan Staff Writer become so fearful of fall- maintained sidewalks, pro- Giving birth and raising 11 children “I had $65 a week to spend on a Hope led Winningham to where she ing that they begin to limit truding tree roots [etc.].” is not a task that would be unimagi- family of five, why would I bring more is today. Although she continues to their physical activity and Rose said falls in the nable to many people. However in children in the world when we werenʼt al State become even more de-con- home are common as well, Winninghamʼs case she would say her making it financially?” he said. Fullertonʼs ditioned as a result.” due to clutter, inadequate life is just how it was meant to be. The day of her husbandʼs vasectomy SEE WINNINGHAM = PAGE 4 Center for Hip fractures, head inju- lighting, lack of support Successful ries or even death can result devices such as grab rails CAging is doing its part to from falls, according to the and non-slip mats, electri- bring awareness to a seri- Fall Prevention Centerʼs cal cords and unsecured WHAT ARE YOU GETTING MOM FOR ous issue that affects mil- Web site. floor rugs. lions of older Americans Falls are also the most Other reasons for fall- Mother’s Day? each year. common cause of nonfatal ing could be from reflexes By Kevin Rogers & Lisa Maiorana/Daily Titan Staff More than 1 million peo- injuries and hospital visits or the intake of more than ple over the age of 65 fall for trauma. three medications, accord- down each year in the state “In California alone, 1.3 ing to emedicinehealth. of California alone, while million older Americans com. more than 100,000 endure experience an injury as a Certain medications a serious injury or even result of a fall each year, cause dizziness or disori- fatality, according to the and on average, two older entation that cause an older centerʼs Web site. Californians die everyday person to fall. As people CSUF works in conjunc- from fall-related injuries,” age, reflexes become slow- tion with the USC Andrus Rose said. She added many er and are not quick enough Gerontology Center, the people arenʼt aware that to allow a person to grab Aliyah Paglar, 18 David Wong, 23 Janice Daclan, 21 Bulu Bhargava, 25 Jonathan California Department falls are a major public onto something when fall- Antolin, 21 of Health Services and health problem in the state. ing. “Making my “I am treating “My mother “I am making “I am making the Geriatric Research Unsteadiness when walk- “Iʼve had a couple of mom a choco- her out to din- lives in the her favorite her breakfast” Education and Clinical ing may occur as a result of bad falls,” 80-year-old Nell late cake and a ner, along with Phillipines, so Indian meal Kinesiology Center at UCLA to provide changes in physical abili- Barth said. “Iʼve fallen picture frame flowers and a I will call her and treat- the Fall Prevention Center ties such as vision, hearing, in the shower and even with a picture card” and thank her ing her to spa for Excellence services. sensation and balance. at Home Depot. Itʼs hard with me and Business for everything therapy” “Falls are a leading cause Not only are physical when youʼre older to grab my sister.” and tell her ‘I Radio-TV-Film of morbidity and mortality abilities a major cause of love you’.” among adults 65 and older,” falls, so are environments. Biology Accounting Debbie Rose, co-director of “The environment is also SEE PREVENT = PAGE 4

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OTHERIN NEWS N’OUT ABOUT WORLD ON CAMPUS Terrorist Violence Kills 952 THURSDAY: Indie rockers Modern Subject play the TSU BAGHDAD, Iraq – President Jalal Talabani urged Iraqʼs Underground Pub at noon. feuding factions Wednesday to unite against surging crime and terrorism, as the government reported 952 people were killed FRIDAY: Titan softball takes on nationwide last month in “terrorist” violence _ most of them civilians. UC Riverside in a doubleheader Talabani, a former Kurdish guerrilla commander, said Iraqis at home at Anderson field, begin- feel “shock, dismay and anger” at the ongoing slaughter, includ- ning at 4 p.m. ing attacks by sectarian death squads that torture and kill their victims before dumping the mutilated bodies in the streets. SATURDAY: Titan softball Israeli Fuel Delivery Cut Off takes on UC Riverside at home at Anderson Field, beginning at NABLUS, West Bank – Palestinian gas stations started shut- 4 p.m. ting down and motorists lined up at pumps after an Israeli fuel company cut off deliveries Wednesday, deepening the humani- tarian crisis following Hamasʼ rise to power. MAY 11 THRU MAY 21: Catch An end to fuel supplies for the West Bank and Gaza could Cal State Fullertonʼs produc- cripple hospitals, halt food deliveries and keep people home tion of the critically acclaimed from work – a devastating scenario for an economy already rav- Alicia David/Daily Titan “Cabaret,” directed by James R. aged by Israeli and international sanctions. AMPED Taulli, with musical direction by Onlookers enjoy Indie rock band China Room at Becker Amphitheatre Tuesday. Mitchell Hanlon and choreogra- NATION phy by William Lett. Evening and matinee shows will run through- Twisters Leave 3 Dead out May. Tickets cost $16 to $18. WESTMINSTER, Texas – Authorities went door to door in a to them. For information, call (714) 278- search for victims Wednesday after twisters ripped through rural Ellis became part of Sister Talk 3371. North Texas overnight, reducing homes to concrete slabs and STUDENT in her third year at CSUF and became the president last semes- killing at least three people. MAY 19: Last day of classes. At least 26 homes were destroyed. Ten people were hospital- BY DAY ter. ized and dozens of others were treated at the scene for minor “[Sister Talk] holds solution-ori- ented discussion groups of issues injuries By Jessica Horn OFF CAMPUS “It sounded like a regular thunderstorm, then it went crazy,” Daily Titan Staff Writer for African-American women,” said Cathy Dotson, who huddled on the floor of her Westminster she said. “Our main theme is the TODAY THRU SATURDAY: home with her grandchildren when the tornado hit Tuesday empowerment of women whether night. “I could actually feel my house move.” [itʼs] through self-awareness or The Irvine International Family Amongst the other Cal State Stacy Ellis education.” Festival is a celebration of the Fullerton students roaming the Human services major Ellis is so busy, on campus Reserve Boosts Buying Cost parking lot with their phones Monday through Thursday, and world through the performing arts. The festival will provide WASHINGTON – The Federal Reserve boosted Americansʼ attached to their ears, or students of school, but the road will be a interning or working the other borrowing costs for the 16th time in a row on Wednesday – this blaring music in car stereos, walks long one. days, that she is thrilled when she international cultural experienc- time to the highest level in five years – but suggested what hap- 22-year-old senior Stacy Ellis. “I have another year [at CSUF],” gets the chance to sit down and es, education and exchange for Ellis has places to go and people she said, “But then Iʼm heading read a book. pens next will be much less predictable. children and families by present- Chairman Ben Bernanke and his Fed colleagues left their to help as she lugs around to large straight to a Ph.D program.” “I love to read,” she said. “Itʼs options wide open to order yet another increase or to take a plastic grocery bags to her black While Ellis is not sure yet which a hobby of mine with any spare ing performing arts experiences break in their two-year rate-raising campaign. Corolla at the opposite end of school she plans to attend for the time I get.” for young audiences. For more parking Lot E. program, she does know that her Ellis has no preference of book information, visit www.thebar- When Ellis is not swamped with goal in life is to be a family men- or author, just as long as she has her job or homework, she spends tor. some pages to turn in her hands. clay.org. LOCAL most of her free time interning at “I want to help families I work Ellis currently resides in the Orange County Community with to become more self-suffi- Anaheim with her two roommates Lawsuit Filed Against Kanye Housing Corporation. The corpo- cient financially and through edu- but is soon moving closer to the ration is a nonprofit organization cation,” she said. CSUF campus to live in her own SUNDAY: Happy Motherʼs Day! LOS ANGELES – A lawsuit has been filed against Kanye that helps large families in dif- She has already learned so much apartment. Motherʼs Day hike at the Crystal West and his production company claiming breach of contract ficult financial states find a place through her internship that will “I canʼt do the roommate thing for not returning a Mercedes-Benz after its lease expired in Cove State Park in Laguna Beach. to live. help her develop her career. anymore,” Ellis said, “I just want The hike will feature a variety January. “We provide housing for low- Aside from devoting most of to get my own place.” The lawsuit, filed Friday in Superior Court by Delaware- income families,” Ellis said. her time to the housing corpora- With her busy schedule, who of small wildlife and spectacular based DCFS Trust, said Westʼs Konman Entertainment leased Ellis, a human services major, tion, Ellis devotes the remaining can blame her? She needs all of views of the ocean. $10 hiking a 2003 Mercedes G500 in September 2002, with the agreement said she likes to “see different portion of her scarce free time the alone time she can get after a fee. Hike begins at 9 a.m. calling for 39 consecutive payments of $1,295 a month. family dynamics than my own.” as the president of Sistertalk, a day of helping others. She even As Konmanʼs president, West signed as lease guarantor, She wants to be a marriage and discussion group on campus to offered to give me a lift back to the If you would like to submit an according to the lawsuit. family therapist, and a counsel- support African-American women front of the campus where we met, event to Out nʼ About please Reports compiled from The Associated Press ing psychologist once sheʼs out and the issues that are of concern once we reached her car. e-mail [email protected] DAILY TITAN EDITORIAL Executive Editor Nicole M. 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Copyright ©2006 Daily Titan [email protected] NEWS THURSDAY, MAY11, 2006 3 CSUF Script Writer’s Paramount Achievement Java Junkies’ Newest Addiction Student pens screenplay about hemophobic vampire living during 1980s AIDs epidemic New search engine enables users to track down independently owned coffee shops within a By Jamie Quarles Daily Titan Staff Writer five-mile radius of their specified location By Nohemy Martinez Daily Titan Staff Writer little alcohol infused with intense music blasting in the background is what makes Cal State Fullerton student Erik Lynch produce Ahis best work. Finals are approaching Today old-fashioned cof- The radio-TV-film major always and many students will fee shops are very scarce, knew he wanted to write scripts since soon be flooding through but the majority of the he was young. the doors of the mermaid shops listed offer a mod- Lynch has been writing since he was trademarked coffee hous- ern “mom and pop” shop 11 years old, and when he was 16 Photo Provided by Erik Lynch es. experience. he produced his first complete feature A new search engine, Kim said Itʼs a Grind script. ONWARD HO: Comedic writer Erik Delocator.net, provides relief has a unique customer ser- A comedic writer, the 23-year-old is Lynch in dressed up as a pirate. for those in search of alterna- vice, instead of shouting out no stranger to script writing. He has had tives to the crowded cookie- the name of the customer one play in production at CSUF and at cutter coffee shops. or drink, “We walk over and the Grand Central Theatre. mitted their work to the contest and Delocator.net, is a search hand the drink with a cus- Lynch said it was funny to go see his were honored by Paramount President engine that allows visitors to tomer with a smile … our play, “Roommates,” at Grand Central Gail Berman, Selbo said. locate independently owned core ideology is to provide an because the people at the door were The work Lynch submitted to the con- shops located within a five- exceptional experience,” she trying to charge him $10 to see his own test was called “Vampire Awareness.” mile radius of the specified zip said. play. Lynch said he and the other contes- code. Jenna Starr, an employee at Lynch wrote one feature script called tants had to submit a concise version of According to Delocator.net McClainʼs in Fullerton, said, “Mannequin Mayhem” – one of his their script that was five pages, and a there are approximately 106 “We are very diverse with the favorite films – that was nominated for more elaborate, 15-page version of the Starbucks Coffee Companyʼs people that hangout here.” an award at the radio-TV-film awards same story. surrounding the city of Fullerton McClainʼs is geared toward ceremony. Lynchʼs script was about a vam- within a five-mile radius. the late-night crowds; their doors Lynchʼs script “Desert pire in the 1980s that was Delocator.net also provides stay open until 3 a.m. McClainʼs Island,” which was made scared of biting his vic- a listing of Starbucks locations displays artwork monthly created into a short film, won an tims because of the AIDS within the same perimeter for by local artists and caters to both award at the ceremony for “I want to be the epidemic, Lynch said. those who are loyal to the sand the studying and social crowd. best director. Lynch, as well as anoth- dollar. McClainʼs not only offers board Lynch won the world’s greatest er student, Eric Olague, Delocator.net relies heav- and card games for customers, but Outstanding Writing screenwriter.” received honorable men- ily on its users. One they also carry food items includ- Student Award for the tion for their scripts, ing sandwiches, salads and more, department, held at Dave Selbo said. Starr said. & Busters at the Block in Lynch said the expe- Gypsy Den coffee house and restaurant Orange on May 6. Erik Lynch rience at Paramount located in Santa Ana carries a wide array of “It meant something to was depressing for him bakery items. me,” Lynch said. because everyone at the “We do all of our own baking, we have a full “I had never won an Fullerton Student awards banquet seemed restaurant, and we bake bread, muffins and a lot more,” award for the school phony, and he was unhap- said manager Kathrine Graziano. before.” py because he didnʼt win. Another aspect separating independent coffee shops Edward Fink, chair of Still, he said he enjoyed from corporate ones are the customer incentives that are the Radio-TV-Film Department, said going on a tour of the studios, as well as individual offered. the winner of the Outstanding Writing the food at the banquet. created it, and all Both Itʼs a Grind and the Gypsy Den offer frequent Student Award needed to demonstrate Lynch is currently interning as a coffee house entries are submitted by visitors to the Web buyer cards which accumulate credit toward future great story structure, engaging charac- production assistant for The Asylum, an site, which leaves the evaluation of independent houses purchases. Other incentives include providing music ters and had to have a unique voice. organization that produces and distrib- up to consumers. entertainment performed by local artists, coffee house “Erikʼs screenplay encompassed all utes movies that go directly to DVD. The site listed 61 independent coffee houses located representatives said. of these things,” Fink said. After he graduates from school this in the city of Fullerton, CSUFʼs MJʼs Espresso was Pricing at independent coffee houses vary from shop Still, Lynchʼs success didnʼt stop summer, he hopes to continue to work at included among the list. to shop, but the majority are either below or the equiva- there. The Asylum and eventually write some Rahn Kim, owner and manager of Itʼs a Grind in La lent of Starbucks prices. On May 3, Lynch submitted a short of their movies. Habra invites students and those trying to steer away “Although the site may read as a ploy against one script to Paramount Pictures with the What does Lynch want to do as his from a commercial environment to visit her coffee particular coffee joint, the aim of the site is to become advice of Prof. career? shop. less one-dimensional and to promote creative solutions Jule Selbo for a contest that focused With confidence exuding from his “We are not a drink factory, we take pride and care in to the power struggle between large corporations … and on HIV/AIDS. hazel eyes, Lynch said he wants to be a every drink we make,” Kim said. the rest of us,” according to Delocator.net. Many colleges, universities and film screenwriter, because it is something he schools of California were invited has always wanted to be. to participate in the contest. Besides “I want to be the worldʼs greatest Lynch, seven other CSUF students sub- screenwriter,” he said. 4 THURSDAY, MAY 11, 2006 NEWS [email protected] WINNINGHAM INSTRUCTORS process that colleges exercise. Faculty Wages FROM PAGE 1 Different departments hire full-time and FROM PAGE 1 part-time employees, Graboyes said. The office of Academic Affairs hires struggle financially she has not stopped full-time employees, and the dean in each Under Negotiation working hard. This time around she has a Robin Graboyes, assistant director of college hires part-time faculty members. secure sense of peace and belonging. Faculty Affairs and Records, CSUF has The number of instructors hired is deter- Administration has tried “We try to be competitive of The Winningham family believes in living 120 full-time lecturers, 592 tenured and mined based on the universityʼs budget and other CSUs in Southern California. under Godʼs will. Winningham and her fam- tenure-track and 1,125 part-time faculty the demand for professors. to close salary gap; critics We want to hire the best faculty ily are intensely involved in their church. members. This year, the College of Humanities and say efforts not enough we can,” said Ephraim Smith, vice She has become a leader at church and These statistics indicate that CSUF Social Sciences is expected to receive 30 president for Academic Affairs. a hymnal reader on Sunday morning. The largely relies on part-time faculty mem- out of the total full-time hires. As of now By Natalie Murillo He added the turnover rate at children are involved in youth groups and bers. Unfortunately, even though part-time the Political Science Department and the Daily Titan Staff Writer CSUF is high among faculty. participate in mission trips. professors make up for the majority of Criminal Justice Department have the lead “They [California Post-second- Father Patrick Donavan, priest of St. instructors on campus, in the number of instruc- ary Education Commission] pro- Julianaʼs Catholic church in Fullerton said, their teaching status does tor requests, Smith said. Negotiations for the faculty duced the 16 percent figure,” said “As a church we believe the first moment of not completely guarantee “The university has In an effort to attract contract regarding salary and Alice Sunshine, communications conception is life. If life is there we are not secure employment. always [been] dependent more recruits CSUF also compensation are still under way. director for the association. The to interfere with it.” Winningham has chosen “The university has offers lower cost housing “Faculty salaries are not ade- association is a government agen- not to interfere with the birth of the children. always and has contin- on part-time faculty.” options available to all quate enough for members to cy that oversees higher education, “I look at every ued to be dependent on Joe Arnold CSUF faculties. Arnold afford housing and other necessar- she said. single one of my part-time faculty,” Arnold Assoc. Dean of Arts said currently two hous- ies,” Prof. G. Nanjundappa said. “The administration have said kids and canʼt said. ing projects are available, Nanjundappa, who is the multiple times that they wanted to “I look at every imagine not hav- If CSUF hires a part- the University Gables and Fullerton chapter president of the close the gap,” Sunshine said. She single one of my ing one of them,” time employee and the college decides to the Heights both of which have homes California Faculty Association, added the gap has gotten larger she said. have the faculty member return for the fol- priced way under the market value. said the chancellor and the Board rather than smaller, and bargain- kids and can’t Winningham lowing year, as part of a union contract the Students can expect to see many new of Trustees do not adequately ing is going exceptionally slow. imagine not has voluntarily professor must be allowed to teach the same faces among faculty members during fall address the faculty salary prob- Sunshine said it would take more having one of attended parent- amount of units or more, Arnold said. 2006. lem. than one contract to fix the current ing classes at Currently, CSUFʼs goal is to close the Although, this year has been described as He said a 16 percent gap exists situation. them.” Parent Help USA wide gap between the number of part-time one of the largest increases in hiring posi- between CSU faculty wages and What it means is teachers will go Melanie in Newport Beach and full-time faculty employees, which is tions, Smith and Arnold, did not indicate the wages for faculty at compa- teach in other states because they Winningham for the past 10 the reason why departments are looking to that this would increase the number of new rable universities. canʼt afford to live in California years. Parent Help increase in tenure-track employees he said. courses or sections that could be added to The usual excuse given for lack on such low wages, she said. Mother of 11 USA is a nonprof- Hiring faculty members is a multi-step next yearʼs schedule. of salary increase, Nanjundappa “When it was time to give rais- it Child Abuse said, is the budget crisis in es to the 23 campus presidents, Prevention Center California. they moved quickly. Some of the in Newport Beach “That doesnʼt mean you should raises were larger than a begin- that offers free parenting classes that teach PREVENT to the National Center for Injury Prevention not ask,” he said. “If you donʼt ning professorʼs salary,” she said. how to improve parenting skills and to effec- and Control. ask for the money, who will give Nanjundappa said he would like tively discipline children without physically FROM PAGE 1 Women sustain approximately 80 percent it to you?” to be optimistic that something hurting them. of all hip fractures. People 85 and over are He added the chancellor and can be done, but unfortunately, Sally Nava, director and founder of Parent 10 to 15 times more likely to suffer hip frac- board are not doing a good job of he doesnʼt see a solution to the Help USA, said, “Each parent has a differ- something in a hurry when your legs are tures than people ages 60 to 65, according representing the faculty. problem. ent tactic that works in their family. The like Jell-O as mine are. They just give out to the center. “I donʼt see any significant Smith added that negotiations thing that separates Melanie from the rest of from under you.” Falls can be prevent in many ways, attempt that is being made to with the association have been the parents is that she prays for each of her Falls and related injuries are very com- including maintaining a regular exercise seek out funding from the state of going on for a year, and while children every morning. It shows in the kind mon in older adults who have arthritis, program to increase lower body strength, California,” Nanjundappa said. they continue to negotiate, the old of mother she is. She is a testament to being according to allaboutarthritis.com. One- making living areas safe, asking doctors The California Faculty contract keeps getting extended. It able to handle anything if you want to.” third of the population over the age of 65 to prescribe medications with minimal Association has made every is currently extended to July 1. Winninghamʼs listens intensely to each have reported falling at least one time a side effects when possible and annual eye attempt, Nanjundappa said, to He said he hopes there is an story, rhyme and concern, she gives each of year, while one out of every two home falls exams. advise the chancellor and the agreement soon. So far, the asso- her children undivided attention. When her produces a hip fracture, according to the “CSUFʼs Center for Successful Aging board to seek adequate funds from ciation and the negotiating team children play a board game, Winningham site. offers a range of balance and mobility the state. have agreed on summer school joins them. Winningham is not alone in rais- “I never thought much about falling classes for older adults at different levels The association makes a seri- details, such as rate of pay and ing her children, the older siblings help care when I get older,” said Ryan Lopez, a junior of fall risk as well as well-rounded physical ous effort to lobby legislature in faculty employed for summer, he for the younger ones. political science major. activity program for healthy older adults,” Sacramento to provide adequate said. Watching Winningham interact with her “I guess I never knew it was such a threat Rose said. funds for the CSU system by Smith said the two main issues children is like viewing a flock of birds form for older people, but this will definitely “Following a comprehensive assessment drawing attention to the problem, are hiring faculty and collective a perfect “V”. stick with me as I get older and more frag- of their balance and mobility, our clients he said. bargaining. One doesnʼt know how such precise com- ile.” are placed in a class that best meets their With low starting salaries, it “The process we do in hiring plex synchronization is able to be accom- White men have the highest fall-related individual abilities and needs.” makes it harder to recruit and is not what we do in collective plished, but the hand of God does comes death rates, followed by white women, For more information on Fall Prevention, retain faculty members. bargaining,” he said. to mind. black men and then black women, according visit www.stopfalls.org. [email protected] NEWS THURSDAY, MAY 11, 2006 5 Professor Returns From International Film Festival

By Aaron Holtsclaw grammers there have really good for Spin magazine in 1997. At a be Japanese. They have a history Japanese horror films being Daily Titan Staff Writer taste in finding undiscovered non- “I took World Cinema viewing held at Planet Hollywood, of composition and design which remade by Hollywood, Davis commercial but artistically valu- with him, and I liked Beverly Hills, Davis viewed coincides with his tastes a little said he hopes the philosophies of able films.” “Sonatine” by Takeshi Kitano that more then other Asian cinema, Asian filmmakers might have an Davis viewed 15 Japanese his style.” begun his love of Asian cinema. he said. impact on American cinema. Cal State Fullerton professor films from established directors Kateland Brown “Four minutes into the film When the subject comes to Several students have also Bob Davis recently returned from and unknowns alike. “Su-Ki-Da” I was bored, at thirty minutes I Hollywood films about Asian expressed their excitement in Fullerton Student the Hong Kong International Film which translates into “I love you” thought it was very strange, by the culture such as “Memoirs of a Davisʼs classroom and his teach- Festival, which he attended to was one film of interest by Hiroshi end of film I was obsessed with Geisha” or “The Last Samurai,” ings. continue his research on Asian Ishikawa. people,” he said. This is a contrast finding out more about Kitano,” Davis views the qualities of the “I really enjoyed his class Cinema and write an article The first time director spent to his experience at art films in he said. films as not well. But he said he last semester,” said Jacob Plsek, for a Web Site called Senses of nine years making the film in California whose audience is gen- Davisʼs quest to follow the six- hopes they “evidence an inter- teacherʼs aide for New Asian Cinema. order to watch the lead actress age erally older, Davis said. degrees of Kitano led him to fol- est for Asian culture and history Cinema. “I think Mr. Davis is an Aside from teaching at CSUF, normally from 18 to 27 “without Davis spent time with cine- low other directors. “Films are which I hope will balloon allow- interesting guy, and I wanted to Davis who regularly attends the relying on cheesy effects,” Davis matographer Christopher Doyle, not about the actors, not about ing more Asian films to come to see the films over again.” Los Angeles and San Francisco said. who filmed famous Wong Kar- cults of personality, you should the us.” CSUF student Kateland Brown film festivals, often writes for One thing Davis said he found Wai films, “Fallen Angels” and never watch a movie because Tom Davis said he was very also agrees. American Cinematographer mag- particularly exciting about his trip “Chungking Express,” as well as Cruise is in it, but you should impressed with the excitement of “I took World Cinema with azine and attempts to watch as was the enthusiasm of the young film star Asano Tadanobu, who watch a film heʼs in with a good the Hong Kong public that he him, and I liked his style,” she many films as possible. people in Hong Kong. was featured in the festivals gala director,” Davis said. observed going to see interesting said, explaining why she decided “I was very impressed with the “I attended many screenings film “Invisible Waves.” Though a professor of Asian films. to take New Asian Cinema as festival,” Davis said. “The pro- with 400 teenage and 20-year-old Davis worked as a film critic cinema, his favorite films tend to With the current trend of well. Trade Textbooks for Cash Titan Shops bought The books will be bought back purchases a list from CSUF to at half of what they will sell it for, see what books will be used each almost $1 million in books said Steve Magaña, text manager semester. from students last year of Titan Shops. Text Mart will hold contests for If instructors have not put in students to win an iPod, gas card By Stephanie Ortiz a requisition for the book to be and up to $250 of textbooks for the Daily Titan Staff Writer used the following semester, the fall semester starting on Monday of bookstore will only buy it back for finals week. Macfarland said they wholesale price. will be giving away free doughnuts The end of the semester is here “Itʼs too much energy to try to and pizza on May 25 and 26. and students hurting for money rip somebody off than it is to be Little Professor Book Center have the chance to sell those expen- honest and upfront,” Magaña said. manager Michael OʼConnor said sive books for a little extra scratch Last semester CSUF bought back there would also be a contest for this summer. almost $1 million in books, which people at his local bookstore. Whether posting fliers around was the single largest purchase of Students have an opportunity to campus or selling books out on the year, he said. win a free laptop and gift certifi- the street corner, donʼt fret; Titan “We always try to buy as many cates for books. Shops will be buying back books as we can,” he said, and students Students can get maximum value starting May 17 in: the main book- can check online to see how much for their books at Little Professor store, the Humanities Building they can get for their books before before June 9. The buyback mar- and in the front of the Nutwood they come to campus. gin is 50 percent of original pur- Parking Structure. Text Mart, a local book- chase price, only if an instructor The Irvine campus will also be store located near the corner of has placed an order for the book to buying back books as will local, Chapman Avenue and State be used again. off-campus bookstores. College Boulevard, buys books Little Professor Book Center is Titan Shops buys books year- year round and gives 50 percent planning to expand by fall semester round but cannot always give the of what students pay for the book, and the store will be carrying more Kirsten Alto/Daily Titan full buyback amount if they do new or used. merchandise for CSUF students. not know if the book will be used “We have a complete buyback Whichever way students decide BOOK WORMS again in the following semester. because we carry all the subjects,” to sell books back, the one thing Students peruse books for sale at the Pollak Library Tuesday. The school will only buy books Barbara Macfarland, Text Mart to remember is the way to get the until their quota is met, so it is first manager said. most money is if an instructor has come first serve. Macfarland said Text Mart plans to use the book again.

just read it. 6 THURSDAY, MAY 11, 2006 NEWS [email protected] Cheap Housing Hard to Come By

Students search for affordable pancy, and $857.71 a month for a single occupancy room, that includes a bed living spaces despite rising space in a furnished, air-conditioned costs in Orange County suite, with gas, electricity, water, and Internet access included in the monthly By Lauren McKinney rent. Daily Titan Staff Writer Living on campus also has 24-hour campus security, and is a short walk to the main campus. Rent is also only paid As the school year ends, many stu- for the months that school is in session. dents take on the task of finding a Living off campus in an apartment place to live for next year. Because the can be a lot of fun, but it also may cost price of housing isnʼt cheap in Orange a lot to live there. County, it is crucial for students to com- “I like living in an apartment, but I pare prices of nearby apartments, and donʼt like paying extra costs besides the dorms available on-campus to get rent,” junior Heidi Cramer said. “Not the best deal. only do I have to pay for rent, but I pay Although the dorms primarily house for cable, Internet, electricity, water, incoming freshman, many upperclass- trash pick-up service and a fee for a men have lived there for up to four parking space.” years. Cramer lived in the dorms for two “I like living in the dorms, because I years, and has lived at the Camden donʼt have to fight for a parking spot to Parkside Apartments on Associated go to class,” junior Jessica VanHoven Road for one year. said. “I just leave 10 minutes before Although living in an apartment can class and walk there.” be expensive, “Itʼs worth it,” Cramer VanHoven has lived in the dorms said. for three years, and plans to spend her The cheapest apartments within five fourth year there too. miles of campus are the Arbor Park “Living in the dorms is just a lot Apartments on State College Boulevard, cheaper than living in most apartments,” starting at $830 a month, and the she said. Hillcrest Glen Village Apartments on Although living in the dorms may Lemon Avenue, for a three-bedroom seem expensive at $4,504 per academic apartment at $1,100 a month, according year for a double occupancy room in a to CSUFʼs housing Web site. suite that houses six students, or $6,004 The Web site recommends when look- for a single occupancy room in a suite ing for apartments, it may be helpful to that houses four students, it is about the bring a list of questions to ask the man- same price as a nearby apartment. ager regarding average utility prices, Students may also want to take into and the amenities they offer. It is also a consideration the added expenses of liv- good idea to go on a tour of the complex ing in an apartment compared to living and see the different rooms offered. in the dorms or at home. Although the dorms and off-campus “The convenience of living in the housing can be good places to live, dorms attracts students because they can some students prefer to live at home access the campus without a car,” said with their parents. Lou Gill, the associate director of the “Living with my parents isnʼt the residence halls at CSUF. ideal situation, but itʼs the cheapest,” Beth Stirnaman/For the Daily Titan “Students might not think it is a CSUF student Tim Davidson said. “I bargain [living in the dorms], but it is; work and save my money so I can get a SKATE OR DIE I donʼt think students take into consid- place of my own after I graduate.” Eddie Rojas busts out a Benihanna at the Brookhurst Skate Park in Anaheim, where many devoted skaters eration the extra costs of living in an Whether students live on campus, off go daily to perfect tricks. apartment.” campus, or at home, it is important to Campus housing breaks down to compare prices when choosing a place $643.43 a month for a double occu- to live. [email protected] NEWS THURSDAY, MAY 11, 2006 7 Celebrities Launch Fashion Students Dive Deep for Lines to Stay in Limelight Money for Scuba Course Singers venture from the Dillards. The shoes will range in of leather and mainly black, white price from $60 to $160. or gold. The shoes feature differ- studio to the runway to “Her shoe line covers just about ent types of logos and in some CSUF class suffers from ever it needs repair, he said. the standards for his training, and market personal style every style such as cork wedges to cases have details like cashmere perceived lack of interest, “Our equipment is excellent,” he tells them whether the students cute sling backs to even chunky lining and 24-karat gold-plated Fullerton College Prof. Rhett meet the standards. heels that look great with jeans,” hardware. The athletic footwear insufficient funding Price said. If Abbott feels the students By Kristi Allen Price added he pitches in a have met the standards, the asso- Daily Titan Staff Writer said Jacelynn Mclwee, Nordstrom will range between the prices of sales representative. $130 to $150. By Natalie Murillo couple thousand dollars of his ciation issues the students their These particular celebrities are “Jennifer Lopezʼs line has been Daily Titan Staff Writer own money for maintenance of certification cards or “c-cards.” The appetites of many suc- becoming more business-oriented most successful of any artistsʼ in the equipment every year. People who want to become cessful music artists today are no by exploring new aspects of fame history and includes many differ- “Itʼs definitely not going to instructors must have certain longer satisfied by music alone. other than as music artists. ent types of clothing for young icture the tropical make you any money,” Price prerequisites such as a physical The most famous are branching Another clothing line called women, including jeans, tees, Hawaiian setting; scuba said. to make sure the person is fit into as many fields as possible, Fetish -– by the music artist Eve coats, belts, purses and sexy lin- diving deep enough to Abbott added to dive and does not one of which is fashion. who serves as the creative director gerie,” Waltzman said. see the coral up close CSUF used to have have illness or injury Jessica Simpson, Eve, Gwen –- was launched in fall of 2003. Lopez is also getting ready and the intricately equipment, however that could effect their designedP plates on the sea turtleʼs it became too cost ability to conduct Stefani and Jennifer Lopez are This line offers urban clothes for to launch a jewelry line, along just a few of the stars that are juniors and adult women along with a line of hats, gloves and distinct shells. prohibitive for the Maintenance training, said David By taking the scuba courses on school to keep the Wells, the associa- becoming or already are fash- with womenʼs sportswear, head- scarves. would cost ion icons. Men are venturing out wear, footwear and luggage. In November 2005 she campus, this scene is very pos- equipment. tionʼs consultant for with their own fashion lines too. “Eveʼs line comprises urban launched a new clothing line sible. Abbott said the CSUF a great training and quality A couple of these artists are P. denim as well as including fabrics called Sweetface. “Itʼs changed my life,” Lt. department chair deal, and the manager. Larry Abbott said. would more likely He added the asso- Diddy and Usher. like velour, satin, cotton, span- “Sweetface is full of looks for students would Despite soaring profits for dex and corduroy,” said Megan the younger generation, and her Abbott, the instructor for the drop the program than ciation deals with many of these new lines, not Dennis, Macyʼs sales representa- line just keeps on going, and her Cal State Fullerton scuba pro- get equipment. have to pay in well over 70 percent everyone approves. tive. fans keep on buying her prod- gram said scuba is something “The demand in the end. of certifications for “I think itʼs a little too much,” Prices vary from $28 to $88 ucts,” said Ryan Dustin, Saks people keep with them for the is not there,” said recreational scuba said Syed Shahbaz, a communi- for tops, and $48 to $148 for Fifth Avenue sales representa- rest of their lives. Kathy Koser, chair diving and well over cations major with an emphasis jeans and $125 to $350 for active- tive. Abbott, who took over the pro- of the Kinesiology 50 percent all of the in public relations at Cal State wear. So far Lopez has posted impres- gram about six years ago, said the Department. world. Fullerton. “I think they are over- Gwen Stefani is another music sive numbers from her fashion class can take up to 32 students. Koser said if she Abbott added doing it, and that they should artist with her own fashion line. lines. She grossed $130 million However, the class never fills had students calling Lt. Larry during his final he stick to expressing their natural Called L.A.M.B. – which stands last year despite only being in up. her and e-mailing her Abbott always asks the stu- talent and leave the clothing to for love, angel, music, baby -– the business since 2001. He said he thinks the cost is about the class she dents what was good designers.” line has recently been expanded to P. Diddyʼs collection is known what stops people from enroll- would do something about the class and Jessica Simpson has a clothing include underwear, baby clothes, as Sean John and covers a wide ing. about the equipment, CSUF Intructor what could be done to line out called Princy. This partic- and even digital cameras. range of hip-hop clothing geared “I wish there was something we but that is not the make it better. ular line puts a lot of emphasis on Stefani has a new collection in towards boys and men between could do about it,” Abbott said. case. Students respond jeans, but consists of just about the works called Harajuku Lovers the ages of 12 and 40. Students have to pay for the Koser added saying they enjoyed every type of clothing one could that includes Japanese-themed Usher is another male artist rentals, which, going through the the Kinesiology the interaction with imagine. accessories, as well as ruffled planning to release his line this two companies that offer student Department has never the other students. “Princy is full of everyday raincoats, art-deco cocktail dress- year. He is looking into watches, discounts, could cost from $20 to been doing better Abbott said stu- wear like casual tees, plaid, and es and much more. She also has clothes, perfume, cologne, facial $25 for a set of pool equipment with student enrollment doubling dents get close, because they embroidered button-down shirts, Harlow halter dresses, inspired and acne products. and $40 to $45 for an ocean set, in the past five years. need to know and trust each other baby-doll tops, jeans, skirts, by her role as Jean Harlow in “I think the women look hot Abbott said. Abbott said the Professional because the only person who can sweater vests and tailored tweed “The Aviator.” in their celebrity wear, but as far He said although Fullerton Association of Diving Instructors, save your life underwater is your blazers,” said Jamie Edmond, “Gwen, like Simpson, is launch- as for me, I donʼt really like the College offers the equipment a worldwide organization, sets scuba buddy. Macyʼs sales representative. ing a shoe line, LAMB shoes, but clothing that is put out by Puff without charge to the students, Her newest addition to the the styles are completely differ- Daddy for example,” said John maintenance would cost CSUF a fashion world is a shoe line. ent,” said Dan Waltzman, Neiman Roush business finance major great deal, and the students would Simpsonsʼ shoe line will be Marcus sales representative. at CSUF. “His Sean John wear have to pay in the end. sold in major department stores Gwenʼs shoe line has an ath- looks too street to me. Itʼs just not Also, companies that rent to including Nordstrom, Macyʼs and letic style. The footwear is made my style,” students fix the equipment when- 8 THURSDAY, MAY 11, 2006 OPINION [email protected]

TITAN EDITORIAL Racial Stereotypes Alive and Well In O.C. Providing insight, analysis and perspective since 1960 By Cristina Rodriguez I turned around but tried to ignore He was not speeding or breaking just doing their job,” or, “Youʼre just Daily Titan Staff Writer the rude comments. With each com- any laws, just driving home from anti-American,” and even, ”Youʼre ment I became more and more infu- the gym and having a good time. such a radical.” I am none of these. riated. We were pulled over to the side I am me. I am a human being TAPPING INTO PRIVACY It was a Friday evening. Not just I was watching what I felt was of the road and I knew it, more and I have the right to feel the way any other Friday evening, it was the a beautiful, heartfelt, educational shame. I feel. I voice my opinion and I cel- he federal government freedom. While the two values evening of Cinco de Mayo. Cinco tribute to my culture and these The officer not only took my ebrate my culture. ended its investigation arenʼt always mutually exclusive, de Mayo is not a big holiday for jerks were making it a joke. As boyfriendsʼ license but also mine. What right does anyone have to into the Bush admin- it stands to reason that the more Mexicans. It is not the celebration one of the characters compared our I was just the passenger, what did stereotype me, or any other ethnic- istrationʼs warrrant- rights we give our government, of our independence. It celebrates bronze complexions to titles such as he need with my information? ity? less wiretapping pro- the easier it would be for them to our victory over the French in the mocha or café, one of them chuck- They proceeded to ask if we had I am not anti-American, I give gTram yesterday amid Justice protect us. Conversely, without Battle of Puebla. led and said, “Yea Mexicans are been on probation, if we had been thanks I was born here. Thatʼs right, Department difficulties in obtain- so much government oversight Anyways I spent my Cinco de like Starbucks. Ha, and they work arrested, what we were doing, and if I was born here, Iʼm not a “beaner” ing the proper security clearance into the everyday lives of its Mayo in a very interesting way. there too.” we had illegal substances in the car. or “wetback” and neither is my to conduct the investigation. citizens, there is more potential A few of the girls in my club, Throughout the entire play they I had never been pulled over, but grandfather who came from Mexico The purpose of the investiga- to be exposed to the dangerous Hermanas Unidas, attended a play proceeded to make racist and crude my boyfriend had several times for to contribute and become a citizen. tion isnʼt to determine wrongdo- intentions of other people. We called “The Mexican OC”, a play jokes. At the end of the play the nothing. Why isnʼt it okay for us to celebrate ing, but rather to see if the wire- must ask ourselves if we are a about the history of Mexicans only impression they were left with In my mind all I could think is our history and speak our language tapping program has violated nation that yearns to be free, or a and their contribution in Orange was, “Man the director has huge heʼs Mexican, heʼs got a shaved and wear our clothing? Why do we any ethical rules.Since January, nation that yearns to be safe. Our County. tits!” head, an LA cap turned to the side, have to shut up? the Justice Department has been history would suggest that our I was extremely excited and What the hell is that? piercings, a black civic with raid- Iʼm tired of shutting up. submitting requests to obtain the founding fathers were inherently thought it was a great way to spend Now I know youʼre probably ers paraphernalia and a system that The next time you want to call necessary clearance to inves- distrustful of government and its my day. The audience was comprised thinking, youʼre overreacting, could shatter windows. All they me greaser, idiot, chola, call me tigate the program, but those potential to abuse power, which of mostly Latinos but there were a everyone is racist, get over it. could see is that he fit the descrip- radical, or pull me over, remember requests were denied Tuesday. many critics claim the Bush few other ethnicities. There were Well I canʼt and I wonʼt. For once tion of a thug. I am just like you. Justice Department officials say administration has done with its two Caucasians and an Asian sitting in my life I felt ashamed – ashamed He isnʼt a thug and Iʼm not a You have seen me and others like without proper clearance, an wiretapping program. But should directly behind me. The only reason of who I was. I felt like I was being troublemaker. As our licenses were me at school, at work, at the mall or investigation would be impos- we cast aside antiquated values I noticed who was sitting behind me generalized as an idiot too. Shame returned and we were given no serving you food. Remember how sible to conduct. They did assure like the right of every citizen to was because of the comments that shame shame! Thatʼs all I felt. The ticket for the supposedly broken you want to be treated and want oth- the public that the program has be left well enough alone? No. were being made. “Yeah, Mexicans shame and the anger became all too taillight, nor any other explanation. ers to treat you. Itʼs not just about had extensive oversight by both The federal government should are so stupid,” one guy said. real yesterday. I had never felt so humiliated in Mexicans, but other ethnicities too. the congressional and executive work to keep terrorists from They chuckled and seemed to enjoy My boyfriend and I were pulled my life. Next time be humane, and let me branches since its inception.The wrecking havoc on the United themselves. over by a police officer yesterday. People have told me, “Oh, theyʼre watch the play. Bush administration vehemently States, but not at the cost of defends the wiretapping program its citizensʼ rights. The govern- because itʼs an essential intel- ment should allow some degree ligence tool in the War on Terror. of transparency to the practices Nice Guys Shouldn’t Finish Last They have paid little attention employed against citizens that with the muscle car or motorcycle. off a bad boy image and offers her They are the guys whoʼll treat to the questions raised by civil might violate their rights if the Dating and Mating The guy with a smirk instead of a nothing in terms of a stable relation- you like you want to be treated. libertarians who express con- interests of national security per- smile and a look that makes you ship. They are the guys who remember cerns that the program violates mit them to do so. Therefore There is just forget even for a second that heʼs The problem is by constantly your birthday even when you arenʼt the constitutional rights of those they should allow the Justice something about totally wrong for you. going after the guys who are totally sleeping with them. They are the who are spied on. Department to investigate the tattoos, 5 oʼclock Every woman at some point or wrong for us we give an image that guys who offer to pay for dinner Why should they? wiretapping program. What they shadows, and another has her obsession with the we donʼt want guys who treat us for you and your friends because he If people donʼt have anything shouldnʼt do is erect an impen- devil may care bad boy, but unlike the movies most well. The type of guy who hold open feels like it. to hide, then they donʼt have etrable wall of silence to keep attitudes that bad boys donʼt have that heart of doors, pull out chairs and remember And unlike the bad boy, the nice anything to worry about, right? citizens in the dark about what get us all hot gold that makes them change their our names the next morning. guy is willing to change, to try new At some point in the post-Sept. such security programs really do. and bothered. “wicked ways” for the love of a The nice guy has a bad reputa- things and in some ways become 11 age, the United States is going If they donʼt have anything to Granted we all good woman. Instead, most bad tion. People see him as the buddy. a bit of that bad boy you crave so to have to figure out which value hide, they donʼt have anything to know the bad Virginia boys will spend the rest of their They are the guys you call at 3 a.m. much. we hold more dear: safety or worry about, right? Terzian boy isnʼt the one we want to bring days going through good girls like when you realize youʼve just made The truth of the matter is that Columnist dirty shirts. a huge mistake, and the person you while girls are attracted to the bad Editorial Board home to meet the parents, but Why do women go after some- call when the bad boy doesnʼt return boy, in the end we want the nice Philip Fuller, Opinion Editor thatʼs not going thing they know they donʼt want your calls. Those nice guys need guy. Someone who is kind, caring, Nicole M. Smith, Executive Editor to stop us from when they could go after something some love in their lives too. and shows a genuine interest in the Kim Orr, Managing Editor bringing them home for some other they do? It seems like every woman While the nice guy may not offer person they are seeing. So to all is guilty of saying, “I just want a that sense of danger or mystique you nice guys out there, stick it out. In deference to the paradigm established by venerable Swiss philosopher Jean-Jacques evening activities. Ever since “Rebel Without a nice guy. Someone whoʼll treat me that makes the bad boy so appeal- Youʼre one of those things every Rousseau, unsigned Titan Editorials strive to represent the general will of the Daily right,” yet all she ever seems to go ing, he does offer his own sense of girl wants, she just hasnʼt found Titan editorial board and do not necessarily reflect the view of the university. Cause,” women have had an obses- sion with the bad boy. Heʼs the guy after is the jerk. The guy who gives adventure. you yet. [email protected] INTROSPECT THURSDAY, MAY 11, 2006 9

By Amy Robertson For the Daily Titan

At a time when many women consider “Sex and Haniffa, a second-year business major at Fullerton the City” the authority on relationships and men look Community College. Haniffa is from Sri Lanka and to the pages of Playboy to find their “ideal” mate, has only lived in the United States for three years. sex often plays center stage in the minds of both gen- Surprised at how open relationships are in ders, making or breaking a possible attraction. America, Haniffa said that Sri Lankan parents con- “College students are becoming increasingly sider dating a personal insult. Arranged marriages are sexually active for two reasons: There is an acceler- still a major part of the life there, he said. ated [drive] for mating and kids who were not wild Although dating is taboo in Sri Lanka, some teen- or misbehaving at home go off to college and go agers decide to ignore their cultural restrictions. But crazy with their newfound independence,” Sharon teenagers who choose to date donʼt go to the tradi- Gerstenzang, a psychologist specializing in relation- tional dinner and a movie. In order to avoid being ship therapy said. “We are part of only 5 percent of seen by anyone, a couple might go out to a park or Earthʼs species that are monogamous.” hang out at school, Haniffa said. With so many engaging in sex and so many mov- Yui Kashiwagi, a third-year communications major ies and TV shows about sex, it might be easy to at CSUF from Japan, was also surprised when she believe itʼs human nature to be promiscuous. But came to America. John Q. Patton, an anthropology professor at Cal Kashiwagi said that dating, as it is known in the State Fullerton, disagrees. United States, does not exist in Japan. “Humans are heading toward more committed, In Japan, individuals donʼt date before becoming monogamous relationships,” he said. a couple, and thereʼs no transition between being Part of a monogamous relationship, is the ritual friends and being boyfriend and girlfriend. It just known in the United States as courtship or dating. happens over time, Kashiwagi said. “People date because they are short-term mat- Dating styles vary between states as well. ing and are just looking to have fun,” Patton said. Patton, who used to live near Washington State “On the other hand, a lot of people engage in long- University, said that in a college town, the typical term mating. These people are looking for a serious date consists of partying, while dates in residential partner and are weeding out the insufficient mates.” areas, such as those around CSUF, tend to fall under But who chooses whom? the dinner, movie or bar outing category. “The sex that invests the most in the offspring Even the ways people date have changed dramati- should be choosier in mate choice, and the sex that cally with the emergence and growing popularity of invests the least in offspring should be more competi- Internet and speed dating. tive in accessing members of the opposite sex,” Patton Patton said speed dating is an effective tool for said, referring to the Parental Investment Theory. women because theyʼre able to make a decision Gerstenzang agreed, adding that women are the within the first thirty seconds of meeting a man if choosers and men are the doers. Women are more in they want to see him again. touch with their emotions and intuition, while men But without speed dating, it can be difficult for are more logic-centered and more interested in acting both genders to decipher just how attracted the other as the protector and pleaser in a relationship, he said. one is. A personʼs dating patterns also have much to do “ In the best world, both know [that they with their upbringing, Gerstenzang said. are attracted to one another] simultaneously,” In the Muslim culture, dating is taboo, said Shakir Gerstenzang said. 10 THURSDAY, MAY 11, 2006 SPORTS [email protected] KOBE basketball. “In the playoffs, you could totally FROM PAGE 12 He showed that while he see his different attitude. He is Clippers Dominant in 122-97 could still be the focal point of the more team oriented.” Lakersʼ offense, he had the poten- While the reason for the num- tial to make his teammates better. ber change could be months away, Game 2 Victory Over Suns want to buy apparel with the new Fans have noticed the change Boyd has noticed the change in number,” Boyd said. Bryantʼs image. Another theory is that Michael “I think [Bryant] is making The Associated Press 0-for-5, led the Suns with 20 points, halftime. The Brazilianʼs 3-pointer Jordan was No. 23 and Bryant “Fans are attached strides in the right direction. I think while Leandro Barbosa added 19 sliced the lead to 50-41 with 5:16 wants to be one better than Jordan. to the player, not the he is basically a good guy and and Tim Thomas 15. Steve Nash left in the second. The Suns never had 14 points and eight assists, got within single digits again. Boyd does not see this as a good number. ” is very competitive and intense,” idea for marketing, if it is true. Boyd said. “I think that intensity The Los Angeles Clippers then sat out the final 5:44. Shaun Livingstonʼs tip-in with “I think that it is dangerous, Tom Boyd and competitiveness can rub peo- rebounded with a capital “R” But the story of this game was 1:47 left in the half put Los Angeles to win Game 2 of the Western no matter how good a player is, CSUF Assoc. Professor ple the wrong way sometimes.” rebounding. up 63-46. Shawn Marion scored on to compare oneself in mid career Boyd thinks the news is note- Conference semifinals. The Clippers dominated the a drive and was fouled, but missed to the greatest player ever,” Boyd worthy, but doesnʼt feel it is that The bigger Clippers swamped offensive boards 19-5, leading to the free throw. Then Bellʼs 3-point- said. “If that is the reason, I think and some feel the reason Bryant is big of a deal, considering Bryantʼs the Phoenix Suns on the boards 57- a 31-6 advantage in second-chance er cut it to 63-51 with 1:10 to play. [Bryant] is making a mistake. I switching numbers is because he is stature in the NBA. 26 in a 122-97 victory Wednesday points. Marion missed a wide-open layup donʼt think that is the reason.” evolving. “Fans are attached to the player, night that evened the best-of-seven Los Angeles led by as many as that would have sliced the lead to In the recent playoff letdown, “I honestly think that people not the number,” Boyd said. “The series. Game 3 is in Los Angeles 20 points in the first half and 21 in 10, then Livingston scored inside Bryant showed encouraging signs are seeing him change his attitude number is symbolic of the player, on Friday night. the third quarter. just before the halftime buzzer and that he is willing to play team toward the game,” Eberhart said. not the other way around.” Elton Brand, coming off a 40- Cassell scored eight points as the Clippers led 65-51. point performance in Game 1, had the Clippers bolted to a 20-6 lead. Phoenix never cut into that 14- 27 points and 10 rebounds as all Cassellʼs three-point play with 33 point lead in the second half. ELDERS Championships this weekend. “Weʼre really looking to improve five Clippers starters scored in seconds left put Los Angeles ahead Rossʼ three-point play on double figures. 38-22 after one quarter, and the an offensive rebound gave Los FROM PAGE 12 “Our main focus of the season as a whole team,” Elders said. “The is the conference,” Elders said. kids have worked really hard.” Cuttino Mobley, held to three Clippers scored the first four points Angeles an 86-65 lead with 5:54 “Everything else afterwards is Both Kamaka and Elders are points on 1-for-6 shooting in of the second to take a 42-22 lead left in the third quarter. gravy.” eagerly looking forward to the con- Game 1, scored 23, as did Sam on Corey Maggetteʼs inside basket The Clippers had more offensive With the track and field regular The conference championship ference championships this week- Cassell, the Clippersʼ 36-year-old with 11:17 left in the half. rebounds in the first half (15) than season wrapping up, the team is marks the end of the year events in end. “We have met many of our point guard. Chris Kaman added Barbosa, who had 10 points in the Suns had defensive rebounds preparing for what Elders consid- which the entire CSUF team com- goals,” Kamaka said. “Honestly, 14 points and 16 rebounds and the second quarter, scored seven in (14). ers one of the biggest events of the petes before the best advance to the we have more confidence than we Quentin Ross scored 11 points. a 9-0 Suns spurt that cut it to 42-31 The Suns are 0-4 in the playoffs season – the Big West Conference NCAA Championships. have had in long, long time.” Raja Bell, who opened the game on his three-point play 9:12 before when they fail to score 100.

MINORS years and is on the fast track to the ting average above the Mendoza FROM PAGE 12 majors. In his professional debut in line with a 3-for-5 performance Halos’ Bats Awaken in 12-5 Win 2005, Romero struck out 22 in 30.2 against the Portland Beavers last innings with an ERA of 3.82 with week. The shortstop is hitting .280 Single-A Dunedin. with two home runs and 13 RBI in The Associated Press doing,” Anderson said. “It was just Angels 9-1 on Tuesday. was chosen as the 97th overall Other former Titan players in 93 at-bats. good to see guys do what theyʼre Ervin Santana (3-1) gave up player in the 2004 Amateur Draft. the minors continue to play ball Scott Howard-Cooper, of the capable of.” three runs and three hits in six Windsorʼs Titan battery mate in and excel. Sacramento Bee, said Rouse will The Angels battered the White innings, striking out seven. 2004, catcher Kurt Suzuki was Outfielder Sergio Pedroza, who have a hard time finding a spot on The Los Angeles Angelsʼ dry Sox bullpen in the ninth as rain fell Francisco Rodriguez pitched 1 1-3 chosen by the Athletics as the 67th was selected in the third round of the major league roster. spell ended on a rainy night in on U.S. Cellular Field. innings to earn his 10th save in 11 overall pick in the 2004 Amateur the 2005 Amateur Draft by the “He doesnʼt have much of a Chicago. Salmon had an RBI single, chances. Draft. Dodgers has been on a tear. With chance to reach the majors anytime The Angels scored a season-high Rivera a two-run double, Robb Santana retired the first 11 bat- He is currently with Double-A the Single-A Columbus Catfish, soon because (Bobby) Crosby, six runs in the top of the ninth and Quinlan an RBI double and Jose ters, striking out five in that span, Midland and has posted a .435 on- Pedroza has slugged eight home (Marco) Scutaro and (Antonio) ended a three-game losing streak Molina a two-run homer, his first and had a no-hitter going until A.J. base percentage in 96 at-bats. runs in only 104 at-bats. So far, Perez are with the Aʼs,” Howard- with a 12-5 win over the Chicago of the season. Los Angeles had Pierzynskiʼs ground-rule double in Ricky Romero, who pitched for Pedroza has a .606 slugging per- Cooper said over e-mail. “And White Sox on Wednesday. managed only three runs and 11 the fifth. the Titans in 2005, was drafted as centage and a .468 on-base per- one of the hot shot prospects, Cliff “That was huge for us,” Tim hits in its three previous games, One out later, Santana hit Juan the number one choice [sixth over- centage. Pennington, is a first-round pick Salmon said. “It just seems like we all losses. Uribe and gave up a three-run all pick] of the Toronto Blue Jays Third baseman Ronnie from 2005 who could be pushing were waiting from them to take it “The whole game on the offen- homer to Brian Anderson. in the 2005 Amateur Draft. Prettyman, who was selected in the for Triple-A next season.” from us. ... The floodgates kind of sive side was important,” Angels “Iʼve been practicing in the Romero made his first start May 10th round of the 2005 Amateur Michael Mirer, a beat writer who opened after that. Maybe a collec- manager Mike Scioscia said. “It bullpen keeping the ball down 6 with the Single-A Dunedin Blue Draft by the Seattle Mariners, is covers the River Cats for the Davis tive sigh of relief as a group.” was good to break out and get and throwing first pitch strikes,” Jays in a game in which he struck currently hitting .339 with a .446 Enterprise said that there just isnʼt Garret Anderson hit a three-run a little distance against a terrific Santana said. “In the game I tried out six batters in three innings. slugging percentage in 30 games a big league job for Rouse with the double, Juan Rivera drove in three bullpen.” to do that. Iʼm very happy with my Romero was out all of April with with the Single-A Inland Empire parent club. runs and the Los Angeles Angels The Angels won for only the performance today.” a stiff elbow according to Baseball 66ers. “Heʼs a solid player in a tough scored a season high in runs. third time in their last 13 games. The White Sox added two more America. Shortstop Mike Rouse, another spot because he is behind Bobby The Angels led 6-5 before They had lost eight straight to runs in the seventh off Brendan Baseball Americaʼs Will River Cat was drafted by the Aʼs Crosby,” Mirer said. “He is sort of exploding for a season-high six the White Sox, dating to last sea- Donnelly. Kimmey said over email that in the fifth round of the 2001 in a position that no matter what runs off four White Sox relievers. sonʼs AL championship series. Scott Podsednik and Tadahito Romero was the best player to Amateur Draft. he does he doesnʼt have a spot on “Eventually guys are going to Chicago swept a three-game in Iguchi each hit RBI singles in the come out of CSUF in the last six He has recently brought his bat- the team.” do the things theyʼre capable of Anaheim last month and beat the inning. 12 THURSDAY, MAY 11, 2006 SPORTS [email protected] Earning Their Is Kobe’s Way in the Minors Change

Former Titan baseball Looking back, he said his deci- for the players hope to get their sion to sign with the Surf Dogs was shots at the next level the best. “It got me back to a place where Better? I could talk to a lot of players that By steve jones were in the same situation as me,” For the Daily Titan Johnson said. Johnson mentioned Major Beginning next season the League Baseball veteran Kenny Lakers’ superstar will go Rogers, who spent seven seasons For every Titan baseball player in the minors and is now in his from No. 8 to No. 24 who has played and currently plays 18th season at age 41, as a player By jason kornfeld in the Major Leagues, such as who helps motivate him to con- For the Daily Titan Tim Wallach, Mark Kotsay, Aaron tinue pitching. Rowand, Kirk Saarloos and Chad Johnson has struggled early this Cordero among others, there are season allowing 11 runs on 12 hits other former Cal State Fullerton in just three innings on Saturday players who play for clubs at dif- May 6. He is 0-1 with a 12.75 ERA Kobe Bryant is one of the big- ferent levels of the minors. in three starts. gest names in sports, not just in Some are prospects and some Despite his recent outings, the NBA. are just trying to play well enough Johnson hopes he can get a shot Following a MVP caliber sea- in order to get another chance to soon with the Athletics. son, Bryant is set to change his play in the big leagues. Johnson still stays in contact jersey number from No. 8 to 24 For the second overall pick in with Kennedy who told him over starting next season. the 2000 Amateur Draft, the jour- dinner during spring training that Bryant has been rebuilding his ney may not have been expected he should keep working and what- image since being accused of rape for former Titan pitcher Adam ever happens, happens. by a girl in Colorado during the Johnson, 26. Tony DeFrancesco, the River summer of 2003. He spent the first five years of Cats manager, has also had a large He recently appeared in a Nike his professional baseball career in impact on him. commercial, which was his first the Minnesota Twins organization, “He has been really good with commercial since the incident. but after dominating in the lower me,” Johnson said. “He doesnʼt Bryant led the league in scoring, levels of the Twins minor league really hold back. He tells you if but lost the MVP race to Steve system, he struggled in Triple-A. you were good and tells you if you Nash of the Phoenix Suns. Johnson was called up to serve bad.” Bryant also led the Lakers to short two stints with the big league Johnson looked favorably on his a surprisingly hard-fought, seven- club in 2001 and 2003, but posted days as a Titan. game series with the Phoenix Suns a 10.25 ERA in 26.1 innings. After “It was a really good college in the first round of the play- posting a 5-4 record and a 6.01 team,” Johnson said. “I wouldnʼt offs. The Lakers were beaten four ERA for Triple-A Rochester in really change anything.” games to three. 2004, the Twins released him. Besides Johnson, other former The announcement has created a The righthander signed to pitch Titan players look to be in the lot of buzz with sports fans, and no with the San Diego Surf Dogs of Major Leagues soon enough, with one really has an answer as to why the Golden Baseball League in the Athletics looking at two pros- Bryant is making the switch. 2005, where he became one of the pects who have made their marks “Athletes are funny animals. leagueʼs top pitchers under man- so far in the 2006 season. How their minds think about how ager Terry Kennedy. Jason Windsor, the star pitch- they deal with what they face is a With an 8-1 record and 2.58 er on the Titansʼ 2004 National little different than how we would ERA, Johnson got another oppor- Championship team was recent- think about things,” said Tom tunity to pitch in affiliated ball and ly promoted to Sacramento after Boyd, associate professor of mar- last August, the Oakland Athletics recording a 4-1 record with a 2.97 keting at Cal State Fullerton. purchased his contract from the ERA with Double-A Midland. He While some Lakers fans are sur- Surf Dogs. prised, others seem content. Nick Johnson now pitches for Provided By mike martin photography Eberhart, an anthropology major BOUNCING BACK: Former Titan pitcher Adam Johnson is trying to get his career in gear for Oaklandʼs the Sacramento River Cats, the SEE MINORS = PAGE 10 at CSUF, is fine with Bryantʼs Athleticsʼ Triple-A affiliate. Triple-A affiliate in Sacramento. He was the second overall pick in the 2000 Amateur Draft by Minnesota. decision. “If he wants to change it, he can. I have no beef with him,” Eberhart said. “I love Kobe, I think it will Elders Sets An Example for Track and Field be a good thing for him to change his number and move on past that whole No. 8 era.” The CSUF Head Coach ing,” said Elders, originally a com- rewarding. unique opportunity to [coach] at sonal level.” While sports shows are debat- has been influential in puter science major. “To me [college] is a time to college level.” Assistant Coach Ron Kamaka ing, most fans can only speculate. Former CSUF Head Coach Jim really grow and grow up. I never While being head coach is and Elders have been colleagues Bryant originally wanted to be Titan athletics since 1988 Stuart encouraged Elders, who was grew up in college. I never left Eldersʼ ideal career, the job does and good friends for 12 years. No. 33, but that number is retired By cindy tullues serving as an assistant coach at the college,” Elders said laughing. “I come with some level of diffi- They were even featured in each on the Lakers because of Hall Daily Titan Asst. News Editor time, to pursue a career as a high wasted a lot of opportunities when culty. others weddings, Kamaka said. of Fame player Kareem Abdul- school teacher. I was in college, so I am inspired “Recruiting is the most chal- “His loyalty as a Titan is his Jabbar. Elders took his advice and start- to help [athletes] grow. I really lenging,” Elders said. “You have to greatest contribution,” Kamaka Jimmie Martin, a communica- ed to teach math at a local high put in a significant amount of time said. “There is absolutely no ques- tions major at CSUF, is concerned John Elders has been the head school while still continuing to to schedule meetings and contact tion about it.” that people who dislike Bryant will coach of Cal State Fullertonʼs track coach part time. “Now I have a different athletes.” When Elders is not actively be against his decision. and field and cross- country teams However his high school teach- view. I really see myself Catie Garrett, a CSUF track and assuming his role as the Titansʼ “Honestly, I think if you go ask for the last 18 years. ing career and three years of assis- field athlete is one of several stu- head coach, he dedicates the rest of anyone else they would totally be “I will always be a Titan,” pro- tant coaching were short lived as a role model and a dents to witness Eldersʼ love for his spare time to his wife and two against it, but I am a Lakers fan, claimed the former CSUF student. when Elders became the head mentor.” coaching and his desire to help and young daughters. and I donʼt see a problem with it,” As a youngster Elders was active coach of the track and field and John Elders inspire others to do their best. “Family, friends and faith are Martin said. and expressed his love for running cross-country teams at CSUF. “Coach Elders coaches with phi- very important to me,” Elders Players donʼt generally switch at an early age. In high school he Since then Elders has been a Titan Head Coach losophy,” Garrett said. “He teaches said. jersey numbers in sports, unless ran cross country for Villa Park key component in CSUF athletics us to embrace our successes and He and his family often spend they switch teams. High School, but also tested the and continues to express his Titan to rebound from our failures. I quality time together going to One obvious benefit of a jersey competition of other sports. pride. tried to instill those values onto our feel confident with graduating this the beach and taking the fairy in number switch is the monetary “[My friends and I] tried to defy “I started this position at 26, so athletes, which will transfer to the year, that under his influence, I Balboa Island. value. the stereotype that runners cannot I was barely older than most of the rest of their lives.” was able to be reach my athletic “I am a total sports junkie,” “It definitely increases sales do any other sports,” Elders said. athletes. But now I am almost old Since becoming a coach Elders potential.” Elders said laughing. “I am huge because you have all of the most A die-hard sports fan himself, enough to be their dad,” Elders said he has never second-guessed Garrett, who is graduating in Rams fan [but] I hate the Vikings. loyal Kobe fans, who already own Elders did not anticipate a career in said. “Now I have a different view. his career choice. May, has been doing tack and field It is a family rivalry.” Kobe apparel, who are going to athletics while enrolled in a teach- I really see myself as a role model “I enjoyed high school teach- for the last five years. ing credential program at Chapman and a mentor.” ing, but I have never considered “He is very tactful in his coach- University. Elders said he finds his job as going back to high school teach- ing,” Garrett said. “I highly respect SEE ELDERS = PAGE 10 SEE KOBE = PAGE 10 “I was really seeking out teach- head coach very gratifying and ing,” Elders said. “It is a really him as a coach and also on a per-