CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, FULLERTON INSIDE 5 n OPINION: A Fullerton College student evoked his right to speak freely when he In the Ghanaian burned the American flag last week culture, coffins 12 n SPORTS: Crowds gathered to watch the are sometimes baseball team clinch a 3-0 victory at the designed to match season opener personalities —see News page 20 Volume 74, Issue 2 TUESDAY February 12, 2002 Allaway denied freedom once nLEGAL: The former outpatient release. testified that they could not say whether “I’m very pleased with the judge’s Allaway, 63, was found not guilty by his mental illness could return and result decision,” she said. custodian is still considered reason of insanity in 1977 and spent the in further acts of violence. Almazan said that because it took so past 25 years in state mental institutions. Allaway’s attorney, Deputy Public long for the decision to come through, a threat to society, accord- He is eligible by law to apply for release Defender John Bovee, proposed an out- she started having doubts and thought once a year. patient treatment plan where Allaway that he could be released. ing to a decision by the “This court finds that he still has a would be gradually released from However, she said she will “take a rest By Yvonne Klopping mental disorder that was fundamental in Patton State Hospital in San Bernardino now” but she knows this is not the end. Daily Titan Asst. News Editor triggering his 1976 psychotic episode,” County. Together with Orange County Supervisor wrote Fasel in his statement of decision. As part of the proposal, Allaway Todd Spitzer, she will be working on Edward Charles Allaway, the janitor “He is also still a threat to the community would take occasional supervised trips to introducing a new bill that will not allow who murdered seven people in the Pollak because the experts’ opinions regarding the community but it would take several a mass murderer like Allaway to petition Library at Cal State Fullerton 25 years his potential for future dangerousness are years until Allaway would live without for release each year. ago, lost his fourth bid for freedom. unsatisfactory.” supervision. “Mass murderers shouldn’t have After listening to one month of testi- Several expert witnesses could not But Judge Fasel decided against this [those] kind of rights,” Almazan said. mony, Santa Ana Superior Court Judge ensure that Allaway would never kill proposal. She said she will work with Spitzer on Frank F. Fasel ruled on Dec. 21 that again even though they said that his para- Patricia Almazan, daughter of mur- a bill that would allow somebody found ABC 7 Allaway could still be a danger to society noid schizophrenia has been in remission der victim Frank Teplansky, greeted the not guilty because of insanity to apply for Charles Edward Allaway will have to wait another and denied his petition for conditional for years. Nevertheless, several doctors judge’s decision with relief. ALLAWAY/ 17 year before petitioning for parole again. Heritage honored at A POWERFUL“The Vagina Monologues” vocalizes a once-silent W termORD 4 “The celebration Vagina Performance nEVENT: Black History Month was stirs thought, commemorated at President Milton Gordon’s home Thursday evening By Chris Dunn compassion Daily Titan Staff Writer By Rita Freeman A celebration of black history and culture was held to Daily Titan News Editor commemorate Black History Month, Thursday evening at the Chapman Presidential House hosted by President Milton Gordon and Cal State Fullerton’s African Vagina. Vagina. Vagina. A word not often said, and American Faculty and Staff Association (AAFSA). sometimes considered taboo, was the main topic of The event brought together both teachers and students conversation. and focused on “Keeping the Throughout the night, the word caused laughter, tears Dream Alive”- the theme and applause as 16 women of different ages, cultures for the evening. and backgrounds spoke of the vagina. The president of the “When I “If a woman is not comfortable with it, then how is AAFSA, John Reid, greet- she going to be comfortable with other issues?” said ed the large room of faculty Reena De Asis, the college coordinator and producer and students expressing his looked into of the play. “Why is it so taboo? It’s part of a woman’s welcome and support for the body.” importance of Black History her eyes In its first Orange County appearance, the off- Month. Broadway play by Eve Ensler, “The Vagina Monologues” “Black History is a way I saw the premiered at Cal State Fullerton Friday night. to raise people’s awareness Men and women laughed and some cried while stu- of our culture and heritage,” dents, faculty and staff re-enacted several pieces from he said. strength, Ensler’s play. The night continued with “The unity the women showed on stage was a pow- the Afro-American Studies wisdom, fear erful portrayal,” said CSUF faculty member Patrick Community Ensemble per- Frazier. “From old to young and from different cultures formance, led by Stan L. and courage and backgrounds, it was a uniting factor regardless of Breckenridge. It was a loud where they are from.” roar of soft song that led the that these The production was the centerpiece of the fourth crowd to “Lift Every Voice annual V-Day College Campaign to stop violence and Sing.” The multi-racial against women and girls. De Asis said she hoped that ensemble sang a variety of people have.” everyone learned something from it. traditional spiritual songs of “If there is one thing you can walk away with it is the peace and prayer, each reflect- Parasto three P’s: patience, passion and perseverance,” she said ing the triumphs and purpose at the end of the play. of black history. The three-day production sold out within four days Elementary and bilingual of ticket sales. All proceeds raised will go to Orange education studies profes- County-based Human Options, a battered women’s shel- sor Patricia Young ignited ter and CSP Sexual Assault Victims Services. Ten percent the crowd with a poem titled of the funds raised will be donated to the Revolutionary “What is Black History?,” a collection of verbs that Association of the Women of Afghanistan. described the black struggle and history. During the performance, booths such as Planned “‘What is Black History?’ is the telling of our story. Parenthood, Victory over Violence and Mariposa It is the thrive for equality, independence and faith,” Women’s and Family Counseling Center provided infor- Young said. JAIME NOLTE/Daily Titan mation about their facilities and programs. The night continued with a dinner highlighting black Tannise Colymore holds a tampon as she performs her monologue “My Angry Vagina” at the sold-out showing of “The Vagina Monologues.” PLAY/ 20 PRESIDENT/11 Ceremony honors shooting victims n Carrying a .22 semiautomatic rifle used his last bullet in his rifle and Wagner. “The library was still full of CREDIT: Donald that held 19 rounds of ammunition aimed at Keran’s heart. But Keran people.” Keran and Stephen and an ammunition box full of bul- rolled over and was shot through After the tragedy, crime scene lets, he shot six people in the base- his chest and his shoulder. While investigators found 55 more rounds Becker receive special ment and then he went up the stairs struggling with Allaway, the ammu- of bullets. to the first floor where librarians nition box spilled. Allaway was out They also found that a total of acknowledgement for Donald Keran and Stephen Becker of ammunition. Keran was the last 23 shots were fired, proving that helping to save lives worked. person shot but he survived. Allaway had reloaded his gun, Becker tried to disarm Allaway In the Orange County District Wagner said. By Yvonne Klopping by running up behind him and hit- Attorney’s office in Santa Ana, After Allaway realized he was out Daily Titan Asst. News Editor ting a plate over his head. But he Becker and Keran were honored for of bullets, he left the library. Police didn’t knock Allaway unconscious. their heroic efforts to save other peo- later found the rifle in his car under- On Monday, July 12, 1976, Cal Allaway shot the 32-year-old library ple’s lives in a ceremony, Saturday, neath a blanket. State Fullerton custodian Edward assistant while he tried to escape. Feb.2. During the ceremony, Wagner Charles Allaway drove to the CSUF Becker was able to make it outside “Had it not been for the brave presented a slide show to recall the library, parked his car near its west of the library but died on the pave- efforts of Stephen Becker and Donald horrific events at the CSUF library. YVONNE KLOPPING/Daily Titan entrance, entered the library through ment. Keran, Mr. Allaway would have had Becker’s parents have since Ruth Keran, center, accepts a plaque from the district attorney’s a side door and went down to the Keran, tried to come to Becker’s 55 more rounds of ammunition,” passed away and his younger brother office in honor of her husband’s heroic efforts. basement. assistance by tackling Allaway. He said Deputy District Attorney Daniel HONORED/ 17 http://dailytitan.fullerton.edu 2 Tuesday, February 12, 2002 NEWS CALENDARCALENDAR OFOF EVENTSEVENTS Community during the weekends of March Seek Odyssey of Madeline “African Violets” on Feb. 23 from 9 and 16. For more information, Gimpel,” on Feb. 15-17. Tickets 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Fees are $7 The Curtis Theatre presents call (949) 496-1094. are available at the Performing and $5 for members.