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www.dailytitan.comTHE DMONDAY,AILY APRIL 3, 2006T ITANVolume 82, Issue 26 SPORTS OPINION Titans triumph in Big West Border-defending lawmakers Conference series sweep seek impractical ʻideal societyʼ Page 6 Page 4 CSUF Among Top Ranks For Graduating Latinas Updated Recent study shows The study, which focused on at El Paso graduated 987; and the “We are whatʼs called a want to go. Latina graduates earn the amount of undergraduate and University of Texas-Pan American Hispanic-serving institution,” he “It isnʼt that weʼve made any graduate degrees major univer- graduated 944. said. “Weʼre in an area which has special effort to recruit Latinos in Transit fewer master’s degrees sities were awarding to Latino Notable universities that gradu- a large and growing Latino popu- the community – no more than to women, was reported in an arti- ated fewer Latinas include UCLA, lation, and it would be natural other groups,” he said. “We have By Jimmy Stroup cle last month by The Hispanic Arizona State and the University for us to draw a good amount of good statistics for graduating stu- Daily Titan Staff Writer Outlook, a magazine that focuses of Florida. Latino students here.” dents in general, and weʼre third Center on education among the Latino Donald Castro, special assis- Castro said the attraction to for graduating Latinos nationwide, population. tant to CSUF President Milton Fullerton isnʼt merely that itʼs including men.” al State Fullerton In the academic year 2004-05, A. Gordon and a professor of close to home, or that the stu- Latino student groups at in Works ranked fourth in the CSUF graduated 913 Latinas with history, said he wasnʼt surprised dent makeup is more attractive to Fullerton have noticed the posi- nation for graduating a bachelorʼs degree, which rep- at the revelation and noted that Latinos than to other ethnicities, tive change in the numbers of Latina women in terms resents 16 percent of the 5,636 Latinos account for more than 25 but what he calls the “Fullerton Latinas attending and graduat- Fullerton residents, riders of sheer numbers, according to degrees Fullerton awarded. percent of students at Fullerton, Way” – the special dedication of worry expansion will cause Cthe National Center for Education Florida State University gradu- while women make up a majority instructors to the students – that increased parking problems Statistics. ated 1,570; University of Texas of the college population. makes CSUF a place students SEE LATINAS = PAGE 3 By Jickie Torres Students Daily Titan Staff Writer The Fullerton City Council recently decided on an architect and developer Stepping to redesign the Fullerton transit center at the Santa Fe Depot. JMI along with the Morgan Group Ahead will spearhead the project that will revitalize one of the busiest Metrolink stations in Orange County. CSUF volunteers Ramona Castaneda is redevelop- gather supplies for ment manager with the Fullerton local schools in need Redevelopment Agency. That board, along with city council members, selected JMI out of dozens of candi- By Mike Garcia For the Daily Titan dates and Castaneda said the city aims to attract commuters who regularly pass through to stop, shop and eat. Thanks to Fullertonʼs mixed-use Cal State Fullerton volunteers are zoning, the possibility of housing in working to collect school supplies the vicinity is also likely. and resources for more than 600 Though JMI have not submitted elementary school students in Santa official plans, Castaneda said the com- Ana through the Step Ahead proj- munities concerns have been made ect. clear. The Step Ahead project – sup- “We went through a vision- ported by the Volunteer and Service ing process last summer where we Center, which sponsors projects to held monthly community meetings,” help local communities – is a pilot Castaneda said. “The residences main program that targets students from concern along with the transit riders low-income houses and schools in and the businesses in the area was need of classroom supplies. more parking.” Their goal is to collect school sup- Ron League has been a ticket clerk Daily Titan Photo Editor plies and resources for 34 classrooms Erika Lara/ with Amtrak for 19 years and he hears of kindergarten through fifth grade DRAWING THE LINE the need for increased parking first students at Monte Vista Elementary Hundreds of Orange County students march along Flower Street in Santa Ana Monday. The students walked out hand. School. “We get complaints on parking Alina Pineda, a senior human of school to protest proposed immigration bill H.R. 4437. everyday all day long,” League said. services major, came up with Step Ahead. Pineda, who interned at Monte Vista, said she found out SEE TRANSIT = PAGE 3 teachers were buying school sup- plies with money from their own University Juggling Club Tosses pockets. “I wanted to create a project based CSUF’s Tusk on giving back to the community,” Everyday College Worries Into the Air Pineda said. “The staff is really Named Best friendly and really helpful to the The sky is the limit for each face is priceless. students.” “Iʼve reached a higher The Volunteer and Service Center group that gathers weekly plane of existence with jug- Student Mag has worked closely with Santa Ana to share techniques gling,” Vice President Sara By Tom Clanin College to complete the project. The Jerzykowski said. Daily Titan Adviser project has raised around $500 in By Orion Tippens She said that she feels that donations, Pineda said. For the Daily Titan even while practicing, juggling The cost to complete her project is a form of spiritual advance- ranges near $1,600, she said. ment. Cal State Fullertonʼs Tusk magazine Pineda and volunteers from the Under the afternoon sun Juggling for these students was named Best Student Magazine at Volunteer and Service Center will and the tree east of Becker means more than simple the Society of Professional Journalistsʼ deliver the supplies to Monte Vista Amphitheater, Titans prac- trickery and visual delights. regional conference Saturday in at the end of April when the project tice their mastery over simple Members agree that juggling Pasadena. is completed. While they are there, objects. for 10 to 20 minutes a day Tusk, which is produced by students they plan to encourage elementary Every Wednesday at 4 is a fantastic study aid that in the Communications Department, students to continue their education, p.m., members of the Cal allows the brain to shift into a won in the category for magazines Pineda said. State Fullerton Juggling Club relaxed state. Jugglers report published once a year. Itʼs published She ultimately hopes to help those – which is in its second year many benefits, including a at the end of the spring semester each in need and the Volunteer and Service – cast aside their daily worries great workout for the body and year. Center is helping her reach her goal. and form a circle, holding their improved hand-eye coordina- Former Daily Titan reporter Amy Mattern, coordinator of the small beanbags with a smile. tion. Desdemona Bandini won second place Volunteer and Service Center, said Without hesitation, they toss “Juggling gives you a in newspaper Feature Writing for her she likes working with students and them in a whimsical, circular break, as you focus on relax- story about a company that makes helping them develop into leaders. pattern. All practice in unison, ing while you continue work- Kevin Rogers/Daily Titan synthetic diamonds from the ashes of “My objective is to help stu- as experts and novices master ing simple body movements,” cremated people. dents be civically minded and to the mind-boggling technique said Raymond Fero, the clubʼs JUGGLE FEVER: Raymond Fero, president of the juggling The Tusk magazine staff also won traced back to both the ancient club, uses his talents to demonstrate proper juggling techniques Egypt and Greek civilizations. at the clubʼs meeting Wednesday. For more information, www. SEE STEP AHEAD = PAGE 3 The expression of joy upon SEE JUGGLING = PAGE 3 csufjugglingclub.com SEE TUSK = PAGE 3

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Copyright ©2006 Daily Titan [email protected] NEWS MONDAY, APRIL 3, 2006 3 STEP AHEAD “I have helped develop LATINAS promotion.” said. “But we would like TRANSIT Step Ahead into a tangible Another aspect of The to see more Latino students FROM PAGE 1 project,” Landman said. “I FROM PAGE 1 Hispanic Outlook article in the graduate programs FROM PAGE 1 have had the opportunity to was a recounting in the here.” network with a community same way of Latino women The Hispanic Outlook be responsible citizens,” she that I am not a part of and ing the university. Patricia awarded graduate degrees piece also discussed the lack “They scream at us, complain and get mad at us because said, adding that itʼs great to meet people I would not nor- Cruz, the senior co-chair of from universities in the US of Latina instructors hired by they end up being late, because they canʼt find parking.” see college students helping mally meet.” Hermanas Unidas de CSUF – a list CSUF didnʼt appear colleges nationwide. Castro League is accustomed to giving refunds to pass holders a worthy cause. Donate to the Step Ahead – a student group that focus- on, though No. 20 on the said that while Fullerton who have missed their trains due to parking issues and has Pineda has also been project by contacting Alina es on encouraging and cre- list only awarded 14 Latino wants more Latinas on their even had to turn people away to the Anaheim station due working with project coor- Pineda at (714) 278-7623 or ating networks for Latinas women graduate degrees. faculty rosters, wanting to full lots. dinator Aimee Landam, who by visiting the Volunteer and in colleges across California “Honestly, it doesnʼt sur- and finding arenʼt the same Train employees are not the only ones who bear the brunt has been involved with the Service Center at the Titan – said the outreach in the prise me because, as it is, a thing. of the publics frustrations. Martin Molina is the owner of center since last September. Student Union in Room 2. recent past is having tangible lot of Latinos donʼt graduate “Weʼre trying, but weʼre Seafood Grill, a restaurant who shares the plaza and itʼs effects in universities now. high school, much less go to not having as much success, parking with the transit center. His customers have also TUSK place award in the Non-Fiction “I think it has a lot to do get their bachelorʼs degrees largely because there isnʼt complained about parking and he is sure it affects busi- Article category for her story with Hispanic communities. or on to a graduate degree,” as large a pool of Latino ness. FROM PAGE 1 “Reflection of Reality” in the Theyʼre learning more about Cruz said. “Through our PhDs,” he said. “Right now there is a lot of restaurants and no parking,” magazine, which was pub- colleges as generations go organization, thatʼs one of Cruz felt like increasing Molina said. “And everybody complains; my customers lished last spring. The story by, they learn more about our focuses – to encourage the number of Latino profes- change their minds because they have nowhere to park, so the Best All-Around Online described her visit to Iran, getting an education and that Latino women to attend sors on campus would boost yeah, the city needs to do something.” Student Magazine first-place where she was born but has itʼs important,” she said. graduate school and educa- even further the growing Besides concerns for parking, Richard Hopping said there award for its Web site, tusk- never lived. She also said the uni- tion.” numbers of Latinos in and is another necessity for the redesign. He is the executive magazine.fullerton.edu. Students at schools in versity should encourage Castro agreed the graduate graduating from college. vice president of the Fullerton Railway Plaza Association, Four Tusk staff mem- California, Arizona, Nevada growth to ensure the num- degree numbers are distress- “I think thereʼs too few a nonprofit that has been fighting for 11 years to institute a bers won awards for photo and Hawaii participated in bers remain. ing, but wasnʼt sure it meant Latino professors on campus, railroad museum near the cityʼs historic depot. illustration: Shannon the competitions. “I think the university Latinas werenʼt continuing and usually the ones that are “We have every reason to believe that the public would Anchaleechamikorn shared First-place winners will could always do more. There their education. on campus are Spanish pro- support a railway museum here at this site,” Hopping said. the first-place award, Teresa be forwarded to the national needs to be a lot more sup- “A number of Latino stu- fessors or Chicano studies According to studies conducted by the association and Vergara, Mahsa Khalilifar organization to compete with port for groups that are eth- dents are going elsewhere professors,” she said. “Iʼd other firms, the maintenance and interest in a museum and David Pardo won second the winners of the 11 other nic-based,” the 21-year-old into doctoral and advanced like to see more instructors that would highlight the cities railroad history via interac- place. regions. National winners public relations major said. degree programs, or for that teach English or anthro- tive displays and special exhibitions are very feasible and Khalilifar also won a third- will be announced in August. “More funding and more teaching credentials,” he pology, or something.” extremely plausible. In their vision, the museum would house a gallery, act as a preservation and research unit and most importantly JUGGLING technique and multiple variations knuckle-dragging troglodyte can celebrate the history of Fullerton as a city born from rail- FROM PAGE 1 of scooping and tossing. While learn juggling!” said graduate stu- way origins. passing on his juggling knowl- dent and newcomer to juggling Hopping also points out that Fullerton Railroad Days and edge to new members, he strives Glenn Morgan. annual all-things-train celebration has been a major indica- to master new, more difficult jug- For newcomers, juggling is tion of the type of success a museum could have. president. gling techniques. quite easy to learn. With one ball “Over a two-day time period we get over 30,000 visitors Feroʼs passion for juggling As the sun sets, enlightening and two hands, the mind catches from all over California and even some from out of state,” stemmed from witnessing a jug- conversation and groovy musical on to the motion. With focus and Hopping said. “There is a big community of train enthusi- gling act at Sea World at age 9. tunes brighten the Zen atmosphere practice, two balls are possible. asts and railroad communities out there and it has shown, His love for it blossomed with juggling ignites. New friends are With patience and discipline, if you build it they will come.” his greatest inspiration: legendary added, and as they learn new, the the mind achieves nirvana when Hopping is optimistic with the developer who would extreme juggler, Sean McKinney. grand circle widens. All students juggling three balls. From there, supply designs for a museum in the location. Now an art major on campus, and faculty members on campus many new techniques open worlds “We are very happy [with JMI],” Hopping said. “All of Fero displays pride and honor are invited to join. of wonder and amazement to the them were enthused with having a railroad museum and the with his mastery of the five-ball “Any drooling, breathing, hairy- self and to surroundings. idea that it would bring income into the city.” Failure is acceptable within the As for the parking problems, Hopping and the associa- social circle. Club members are tion said they are attuned to those needs as well. eager to lend advice on correct “This is a very busy train station. It gets 120 trains a procedures. The unifying attitude day,” Hopping said. “But the city has funding for parking is to relax and not push oneself. garages in their contracts with [Orange County Transit “Correct practice makes per- Authority] and Amtrak.” fect,” said math department fac- What the city hasnʼt been quick to supply money towards ulty member Chuck McAbee who is the museum Hopping said. Thatʼs where the association dishes out hope from his own will step in if a site is built. experience as a club participant. Kevin Rogers/Daily Titan “We have an organization of volunteers that will run it For information on the CSUF and outfit the inside at no expense to the city,” Hopping Juggling club go to www.csufjug- MASTER JUGGLER: Raymond Fero said. glingclub.com, or attend the week- demonstrates his juggling expertise at In the meantime, the city says itʼs in the master planning ly meetings at 4 p.m. Wednesday. the clubʼs Monday meeting. stage and that all things will be considered. 4 MONDAY, APRIL 3, 2006 OPINION [email protected] TITAN EDITORIAL Teen TV Dramas Lack Diversity Providing insight, analysis and perspective since 1960 By Jamie Quarles from looking at some of the dramas media really doesnʼt do a great Think “My Wife and Kids” and Daily Titan Staff Writer on television? job of showing our diversity in its “George Lopez.” These shows fea- Where are all of the black, teen dramas. Take “The O.C.” for ture a mostly all-black cast or all- DOLTISH DEBATE Hispanic or Asian people in these instance. The four main characters Hispanic cast. Hey, now where are Where is the diversity on televi- teen dramas? Theyʼre there some- are white actors. Mischa Barton, all the white people? Darn. It seems ith the debate tively reward illegal behavior? sion? Well, itʼs not on the WB or times. You can see some of them as Rachel Bilson, Benjamin McKenzie like television producers just canʼt over illegal immi- Some lawmakers who support FOX. Basically itʼs not in the teen extras in the background on some and Adam Brody. get it right. gration bring- tighter border control argue dramas we see on television. Teen of the shows. You know, just squint Yes indeed, an all-Caucasian cast. Many can argue that people ing the country that Congress should focus on dramas like “The O.C.,” “One Tree your eyes. Youʼll see them. Of course the show mirrors only should just concentrate on who the dangerously close to its social making the border less porous Hill” or “7th Heaven,” all mirror Sometimes they may even be a what you find in Orange County. characters are and what the show boilingW point, Senate Majority and not discuss a guest-worker one another. guest star on one of these teen dra- It seems there arenʼt any Hispanic is about. Yeah, right. America is Leader Bill Frist is calling for program. This country is filled with people mas. But thatʼs all they are: a guest people in Orange County. There a highly visual culture. Seeing is a resolution by the weeks end. But figuring out what to do from different cultures. More than star. Of course, every now and then definitely arenʼt any Asians, right? believing. People want to visually He is urging a vote on a Senate with the 11 million current ille- 25 percent of Americaʼs population someone makes it big as –Yeah, you Wrong. relate to the actors on television. bill that would tighten security gal immigrants is a key issue in is non-white According to the U.S. guessed it – the best friend to the Letʼs not even get started on the Maybe itʼs our own fault that along the border and create a the border debate, and a guest- Census Bureau. This means that white main character. Or they get shows that actually feature other these shows remain undiversified. process through which our cur- worker program is the most there are millions of people in this lucky and are killed off the show in nationalities that arenʼt teen dramas. These shows still get a lot of view- rent 11 million illegal residents feasible. There is no economi- country that are of other nation- an overly dramatic way. Can we say segregation on televi- ers, regardless. So just sit back, could obtain legal status, often cal or practical way to deport alities. Of course, who would know For a country so diverse, the sion? relax and enjoy the show. referred to by the president as 11 million workers who are a “guest-worker” program. contributing to our economy. Staunch supporters of strict We lack both the government border enforcement policies infrastructure to move these Sticking to New Year’s Resolutions are abhorred by any sort of people back to their country of By Elizabeth Simoes One of the biggest resolutions into prestigious graduate schools or tion to light up is constantly loom- guest-worker program because origin as well as the manpower Daily Titan Staff Writer made by people is to become careers with potential employers. ing. Nowadays it seems as though they believe it would under- to make up for the 11 million healthier. A lot of people strive to When January comes to a close New Yearʼs resolutions are only mine the intent of the legisla- vacancies left on jobsites once lose weight, eat right and exercise and Cal State Fullerton students all made to be broken. Resolutions tion. they are gone. As soon as the glimmering silver regularly. Television stations are head back to school, students make are an illusion made under false How can we beef up border Border-defending lawmak- flooded with commercials promot- sure they are taking the right class- pretences. security, and at the same time ers should focus on solving our ball drops at midnight, many peo- ple prepare for the New Year with ing dirt-cheap gym memberships es, purchasing all of the necessary They are a way to fill oneʼs self offer an incentive to those who problems with expediency and or free registration at meetings like books and supplies, sprawling out with inspiration and optimism after came to the United States ille- practicality rather than chasing excitement and optimism. Evaluat- ing what went wrong last year, they Weight Watchers or Jenny Craig to their binders and books on library a year ended badly and provide gally? their vision of an ideal society. entice people who feel sluggish or tables to study, and fighting their hope for a better year. They think In effect, how can we collec- without illegal immigrants. want to make an effort to fix things next year. packed on a few holiday pounds to peers in the parking lot for a space. that their resolutions will solve A large part of this tradition get in shape. Then a few weeks into the semester, all problems and make 2006 truly includes making New Yearʼs resolu- During the first few weeks of people brush off their New Yearʼs memorable. It might. Editorial Board the New Year gyms and parks were resolution, and decide they would But as time passes, reality tends to Philip Fuller, Opinion Editor tions. Once the year spins into full swing, however, many of the habits packed with people working out on benefit more from sleeping in an seep in. People tend to fall into traps Nicole M. Smith, Executive Editor people swore they would change or machines, lifting weights or running. extra hour instead of going to their of laziness, boredom, being busy, or Kim Orr, Managing Editor improve have been forgotten. Now Grocery stores had people rummag- 8 a.m. class. the habits of their old routine and In deference to the paradigm established by venerable Swiss philosopher Jean-Jacques that it is April, many people have ing the health food aisles purchas- For some students, their New donʼt want to be bothered working on Rousseau, unsigned Titan Editorials strive to represent the general will of the Daily completely forgotten the promise ing items that are low in calories, Yearʼs resolution was to gradu- the resolution anymore. In this way Titan editorial board and do not necessarily reflect the view of the university. they made to themselves this year. cholesterol or trans fat. People spent ate. They are taking the required a New Yearʼs resolution is pointless. tons of money trying to become courses and trying to pass so that, I commend people that not only slimmer, thinking that a healthier come May, they will hear their made New Years resolutions, but body will make 2006 a good year. name in the commencement cer- also have kept them. Itʼs easy to As the weeks progressed into the emony. Senioritis sometimes rears say how much you are going to New Year, the gym became emptier, its ugly head and students start change or better your lifestyle on the track at the local park had less slacking, jeopardizing what is sup- the first of the year, but the true runners, and people head to local posed to be the last semester of test comes after a few months. fast food joints in order to save time their college career as an undergrad. Sacrifice, dedication and tough deci- as they eat on the run in their busy For those who want to quit smok- sions need to be made continuously, schedules. ing, they hoped 2006 would be the even after the craze has passed A lot of college students made year. Smokers buy nicotine gum and others have already given up. resolutions to improve their grades. and patches to help them conquer So for those of you who are still They want to pass a certain class their addiction. Others even try sweating off extra pounds in the they may have failed or earn a 2.0 the cold turkey method. Yet when gym, spending Friday nights study- G.P.A.. Others strive for straight stress about school or work become ing in the library or wearing nicotine Aʼs in order to beef up their tran- too much or when they get in a fight patches to kick the habit, more power scripts and resumes for admission with a significant other, the tempta- to you. 6 MONDAY, APRIL 3, 2006 SPORTS [email protected] Titans Overwhelm Matadors for Win CSUF CSUF player comes out of slump, leads Fullerton’s Handles offensive explosion at home By Christen D’Alessandro UCSB Daily Titan Staff Writer Titan softball wins first conference series with Fans packed into Goodwin dominating performance Field on Sunday and watched as the No. 2 Cal State Fullerton By Andy Stowers baseball team defeated Cal State Daily Titan Staff Writer Northridge, 14-2. The Titans tied a season high for hits in a game with 19 and The Cal State Fullerton softball swept the Matadors in their first team defeated visiting UC Santa series this Barbara 8-2 Sunday afternoon in season. a Big West Conference match up Third baseman Evan McArthur, behind a four RBI performance who was in a 0-22 hitting slump, by sophomore Jenna Wheeler to was 5-for-5 in the game with three take the series from the Gauchos. singles, a triple and a home run. The victory came after splitting “Once I got that one hit I felt a the first two games of the series lot more comfortable,” McArthur Saturday afternoon and improved said. “Now itʼs just all about com- the Titans record to 21-17 overall fort and Iʼm seeing the ball better and 2-1 in Big West play. The just because I have confidence.” Gauchos dropped to 15-11 over- The Titansʼ offensive explo- all and 1-2 in conference. sion was evident with run-scoring The game started off with the innings throughout the course of Titans scoring a run in each of the game, but their big innings the first two innings. The Titans were the fifth and eighth. capitalized in the first inning, Titan second baseman Justin scoring on a wild pitch. In the Turner led off in the fifth inning second inning, junior Ashley Van with a base hit and advanced to Boxmeer lined an RBI single into second on shortstop Blake Davisʼ left field to score the Titansʼ sec- sacrifice bunt. ond run. First baseman Brett Pill singled Salvador Aguilar/Daily Titan The Titan offense showed no to left to bring in Turner and then CLOSE CALL: Titan sophomore Jared Clark avoids Matador catcher Steve Lemmon to score in the fifth inning during the second game of the signs of slowing down after that. scored on designated hitter Bryan three-game weekend series against CSUN. The Titans swept the Matadors, winning their first conference series of the season. In the fourth, Courtney Martinez Harrisʼ double. led off the inning by being hit Later in the inning, the Titans and Harris each collected two. ters. Ryan Paul had two strikeouts “I thought we did our best job in a and the team gets a little compla- by a pitch. First baseman Katie continued their scoring attack as Titan pitcher John Estes [1-1] in 1 2/3 innings in relief of Bryan long time of taking quality at bat cent because theyʼve had a good Gollhardt followed with a double McArthur hit his first triple of the picked up the win after pitching Harris, and Vinnie Pestano had after quality at bat.” winning streak.” down the line. Kiki Munoz dou- season to score two more runs. two scoreless innings in relief of two strikeouts in two innings to After the series sweep, the The Titans play their next game bled in both runners with a shot to In the eighth inning, Pill led off starter Justin Klipp. finish the game. Titans have a good chance to at San Diego State on Tuesday and the right center gap to double in with a double and scored on pinch He struck out one and allowed Fullertonʼs record is now 23-7 become the top ranked college then continue on the their second both runners and make the score hitter David Cooperʼs single. one hit. overall and 3-0 in conference, baseball team in the nation. series of Big West Conference 4-0. Immediately following was With two outs, McArthur hit Klipp started the game for the while Northridgeʼs record falls to “Itʼs a nice honor to be No. 1,” play at UC Irvine on Friday. Wheeler, who took the second a two-run home run to give him Titans and pitched the first three 15-17 overall, 0-3 in conference. Horton said. “But at this point of “It was big getting this first win pitch over the left field fence for four on the season. innings. “Weʼre starting to build a lit- the season, all it can do is work out of the way, and then having her fourth home run of the year, Turner and Pill both had three He allowed three hits and gave tle offensive momentum,” Titan against you because everybodyʼs another big one next weekend,” making the score 6-0. hits while right fielder Jared Clark up a run. He struck out three bat- Head Coach George Horton said. coming to play their best game, Turner said. “I didnʼt think the pitch was a strike,” Wheeler said. “I let the same pitch go by in my previous at bat. I looked for it my next at Bruins Battle Gators for NCAA Championship bat.” The Gauchos starting pitcher, UCLA has won a record 11 opponent to score more than 60 sive rebounds while dominating both fast, run-the-floor power for- Jennifer Davis (10-8), was then The Associated Press NCAA championships, the last points in its 12-game tear to the the boards 40-27. wards. Corey Brewer of Florida removed from the game after the in 1995 _ the only one of the title game and that was in the 73- UCLAʼs 59 points might not be and Cedric Bozeman of UCLA are offensive outburst by the Titan Bruinsʼ titles not under coach John 71 regional semifinal win over much to brag about, but for the small forwards who can pass like hitters. INDIANAPOLIS — Itʼs either Wooden. Gonzaga. The Bruins have held Bruins it was almost an offensive point guards but still come up with Titan starting pitcher, Marissa an even dozen for UCLA or the This will be Floridaʼs second opponents to 45 points in their outburst. Jordan Farmar was 3-for- highlight dunks on the break. Marzan (5-6), gave CSUF five elusive first for Florida. national championship game. The last two games, a 50-45 win over 6 from 3-point range and freshman The backcourts are among the strong innings before being The Bruins and the Gators cruised Gators lost to Michigan State in top-seeded Memphis and the Final Luc Richard Mbah a Moute was best in the country. removed from the game in the into tonightʼs NCAA champion- 2000 in the same building where Four win. 5-for-9 from the field and 7-for-8 Farmar and Arron Afflalo both sixth inning after giving up an ship game with strong defensive they will try to win it all for the Florida has held every opponent from the free throw line The game shoot well and they get a break RBI single to Liz Walters. efforts. Saturdayʼs games werenʼt first time. in its 10-game streak to fewer than will feature good matchups at each when freshman Darren Collison The Gauchos scored later in the most exciting, but they did set Both teams have been impres- 66 points. starting position. comes in to help with ballhandling the inning when reliever Candice up a bicoastal title game. sive on defense during the winning It wonʼt be all defense, how- Centers Al Horford of Florida duties. Baker walked a batter with bases UCLA (32-6) beat LSU, 59-45, streaks that have taken them all the ever. and Ryan Hollins of UCLA will Taurean Green is a very solid loaded, closing the gap to 6-2. while Florida (32-6) ended George way to the final game of the col- Lee Humphrey had half of spend a good deal of time banging point guard for the Gators, while That was the closest the Masonʼs thrilling tournament run lege basketball season. Floridaʼs 12 3-pointers on Saturday bodies down low. Joakim Noah Humphrey shoots better than 46 Gauchos got. Baker ended the with a 73-58 victory. UCLA had allowed just one and the Gators grabbed 16 offen- of Florida and Mbah a Moute are percent from 3-point range. rally with a bases-loaded strike out. “I felt off with my pitches today,” Marzan said. “I threw in the bullpen in the second inning to try to get my timing on my release point back.” Marzan was able to pitch well enough to get out of jams as well, as the Gauchos stranded 12 run- ners on base including seven in scoring position. “It was really important to get the win today,” Marzan said. “We wanted to make sure we werenʼt pressing and stick with the game plan.” Wheeler put the game out of reach with a two-run single over the head of the Gauchosʼ first baseman in the bottom of the sixth inning. “The win was huge today, we will find a way to make losing the first game of the series huge,” Titan Head Coach Michelle Gromacki said. “Santa Barbara is a good team, and we need to look forward to battling with some more good ball clubs com- ing up.” CSUF will continue league play, as they will travel to Cal State Northridge next weekend for a three-game series.

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