California State University, Fullerto n AILY ITAN Tu e s d a y, N o v e m b e r 2 9 , D 2 0 0 5 www.dailytitan.comT Volume 81, Issue 4 7 Inside This Issue California’s endangered lands Sports ing out the future of California, here is development,” said co- ardy cannot be found anywhere Bunn said, adding that growth Wildlife habitats have clutching it tightly. For more than author David Bunn of UC Davis else in the world. has already peaked in much of Stepping it up changed as stateʼs 800 animal species it was a dark, in a report. Bunn and his 12-person team Orange County. foreboding future. Bunn, as project manager for met with conservation experts, In Marshallʼs time, grassland for CSUF population has grown The discovery of gold sparked the Wildlife Health , man- water agency workers, farmers and covered 25 percent of Californiaʼs a massive influx of people into ages many different conservation other groups from nine regions of landscape, and hundreds of spe- By BRYAN BARNETT Daily Titan Staff the state, and the growth has jobs for the state. His work deals California to compile the nearly cies of birds used the pristine continued. In the past decade, with animals, such as mountain 500-page report. The results offer locales lining the coast as lay- development of certain areas of lions and sea otters, that are on specific goals for each region of overs on their annual migratory James Marshall, a construction California has peaked, and the the verge of endangerment. But the state to help conserve habitat flights from Canada to South worker, spotted the first shiny pollution caused by its new resi- for Bunn, this particular proj- and species, especially in rapidly America. speckles of gold dotting the floor dents has imperiled more than ect was a chance to secure mil- urbanizing areas. Today, less than 1 percent of of Californiaʼs American River 800 animal species, according lions of dollars from the state “For example, the Riverside the original grasslands remain, more than 150 years ago. He bent to a two-year government study and federal governments to save region has a lot of biodiversity over the icy waters and reached released last week. the California wildlife. More than but a lot of growth as well,” WILDLIFE 3 into its depths, pull- “We looked at region by region half of the 800 species in jeop- and we found that the main factor

Junior point gaurd ‘Little Bobby’ fills big shoes for team despite absence of last season’s leaders 6 Faculty Focus

RACHEL TERLIZZI/For the Daily Titan

CSUF graduate skates back to class, Putting AIDS on radar Changes made to as part-time teacher, away from HIV and AIDS issues, access HIV care and treatment. full-time student; Campaign promotes Herman said. Minorities may encounter socio- still has time for surf safe sex, knowledge “AIDS is not on peopleʼs radar economic and cultural barriers to CPR guidelines 2 screen anymore,” she said. educational and preventive servic- about sexual diseases State health officials in August es, primary care and treatment and At the Cal State Fullerton reported 138,198 cases of HIV access to costly drug therapies, Methods ʻimprove Childrenʼs Center all master By PAUL SAIEDI For the Daily Titan and AIDS in California and 6,637 said Dr. Dennis T. Wong, the phy- victimsʼ chancesʼ of teachers and major staffers are Briefs in Orange County. sician who ran the analysis. certified to perform CPR, cardio- Saddam lashes out Orange County has the fifth “Our objective before and after surviving heart attacks pulmonary resuscitation. A campaign to cover safe-sex highest number of HIV and AIDS the analysis is the same, to provide Betsy Gibbs, director of the in trial, travelers By CARMELLIA MUNGUIA issues and AIDS prevention is cases, trailing Los Angeles, San the drugs these people need and Daily Titan Staff Childrenʼs Center, said all certi- stranded by storm, held this year on campus in fresh- Francisco, San Diego and Alameda cannot get a hold of,” said Kathy fied personnel will update their man-level classes and in residence counties. Russell, section CPR certificates in January, Bush presses for “ halls. HIV, human During the cam- chief of the AIDS The American Heart when new staffers and parents immigration reform Thursday, CSUFʼs Health immunodeficiency Drug Assistance Association on Monday released are trained. Center will host a World AIDS virus, weakens the paign last year, Program. new guidelines and recommen- According to the heart associ- 2 Day celebration to promote absti- immune system the slogan was, There are 17 dations for medical personnel to ationʼs Web site, abnormal heart nence and safe sex in front of the and can lead to ‘Hey Titan, Cover kinds of anti- perform CPR. rhythm is the most common Titan Walkway from 9 a.m. to 2 AIDS. Your Trunk.’ HIV drugs that Implementing new guidelines cause of cardiac arrest. Surf Report p.m. Students can are given in vary- will not occur overnight, but Tom Mercier, a registered “During the campaign last year, receive an HIV Mary Herman ing combinations with the changes, medical pro- nurse and regional faculty mem- Huntington the slogan we ran was, ʻHey Titan, test at Cal State Director of health as standard care, fessionals will have to learn new ber for the association, said there 1-3 ft. ankle- to Cover Your Trunk,ʼ” said Mary Fullerton for $16. education and promotion Lange said. skills. are two types of CPR, one that waist-high and Herman, director of health educa- In Orange ” The AIDS Sergio Islas, a communications is performed by the layman and tion and promotion at CSUF. County, many Drug Assistance director at the American Heart one performed by the medi- fair conditions. The number of low-income facilities provide confidential HIV Program can be accessed at over Association in Los Angeles, said cal professional. The layman is black and Latino women infected testing and treatment options, 230 sites offering enrollment, eli- there is no need for the layper- sometimes uncomfortable with with AIDS is on the rise in Orange Herman said. gibility and screening. son to update his or her existing mouth-to-mouth resuscitation, San Clemente County, Herman said. The AIDS Drug Assistance Every state offers drug-assis- certification. However, once the but it is better to compress the 1-2 ft. ankle- to An increase in the number of Program provides medication tance services for people with person is up for renewal, he or chest than nothing at all. knee-high with and people getting tested for HIV and and treatment for 128,078 low- AIDS, but California has one she should receive training based The Associated Press reported poor-fair conditions. AIDS caused a drop in the number income HIV and AIDS patients in of the most generous, providing on the new guidelines. that about 75 percent to 80 per- of people tested for other sexu- California. help for anyone making less than The new regulations are main- cent of all cardiac arrests out- Compiled from www.surfline.com ally-transmitted diseases such as A February analysis of the AIDS $50,000 a year, Russell said. ly for medical personnel and pro- side a hospital happen at home, herpes, syphilis and gonorrhea, Drug Assistance Program by the The AIDS Drug Assistance fessionals. The changes are to and effective CPR can double a she said. This caused the number California Department of Health Program was established in 1987 “improve the victimsʼ chances of victimʼs chance of survival. Weather of sexually-transmitted-disease Services said it might be more and has an operating budget of recovery and to simplify teach- cases to rise and focused attention difficult for blacks and Latinos to $265 million for 2006. ing CPR skills.” CPR 4 Today Partly Cloudy 68º/50º

Wednesday Students can get ahead with leadership program Partly Cloudy the less stress youʼll have.” orientation. Leadership. how to present myself to employers 70º/51º Classes offer campus With help from the Student “One of our challenges is to find “SLI motivated me even more in interviews,” she said. “Also, han- involvement, career Leadership Institute, students can ways for students to commit to the to seek more leadership roles on dling conflict is important because Thursday breathe a bit easier. workshops,” said Kevin McGinnis, campus and be involved in school,” you have to deal with different training, diversity The Student Leadership Institute coordinator of the leadership pro- Viramontes said. people in the workforce.” Mostly Cloudy started at CSUF in 1992 as an gram. After completing the Public Director of the Student By VALERIE SWAYNE 70º/53º Daily Titan Staff introductory skill-building pro- The program recruits students Service and Non-Profit and Career Leadership Institute Susan Amdahl gram. Originally part of Greek Life from New Student Orientation, Leadership tracks in her second first became involved with the pro- activities, its success allowed it to classroom presentations and table year, she worked as the marketing gram as a participant in Educating Friday While most Cal State Fullerton expand to serve the entire campus displays at different colleges on coordinator for the program and Myself for Better Racial Awareness Few Showers students are looking forward to community. campus. founded a club in the fall of 2004 and Cultural Enrichment. 63º/49º a break at the end of the semes- Each semester, 40 CSUF faculty Looking for a way to get involved as a way to bring fellow and former “That was really eye opening. ter, others are planning for spring and staff members volunteer their on campus, Viramontes signed up leadership students together. It allowed me to become familiar internships and extracurricular time to give students presentations for the Student Leadership Institute Since her involvement in the with other cultures and identify Saturday activities. on various self-development topics after seeing it on the Dean of program, Viramontes feels the lead- with my own culture,” she said. Partly Cloudy “Thereʼs a lot of competitiveness such as time management. Students Web site. ership skills she learned will ben- The program offers a “safe envi- out there,” said Cynthia Viramontes, There were 227 applicants in the In her first year at CSUF, she efit her when sheʼs job hunting in ronment where people can dive into 63º/44º a fourth-year communications beginning of the fall semester, but completed the certificate tracks the future. Compiled from The Weather Channel major. “The more prepared you are, only 170 completed the programʼs in Peer Education and University “One thing I learned in SLI is LEADERSHIP 4 2 Tuesday, November 29, 2005 www.dailytitan.com [email protected] • (714) 278-4415 Smokin’ tradition Calendar News NOV. 29, 2005 Today: ASI is hosting Bowling IN RIEF Mania. Students can win prizes B by knocking down different col- ored pins. For more information, World call (714) 278-2144. Saddam lashes out at U.S. in hearing Today thru Dec. 8: Volunteers are needed for the Orangewood BAGHDAD, Iraq – A combative Saddam Hussein lashed out Monday Childrenʼs Home Holiday Party. at his treatment by American “occupiers and invaders” and lectured the The party will be Dec. 8, from chief judge about leadership as his trial resumed in a rambling and unfo- 5:45 to 8 p.m. For information, cused session. call the Volunteer and Service Two of the seven other defendants also spoke out during the 2 1/2-hour Center at (714) 278-7623. hearing, complaining of their treatment in detention or dissatisfaction with their court-appointed counsel. Today thru Dec. 10: Cal State Fullerton Grand Central Theatre Nation presents “Two Original One Acts.” Tickets are $10. For gen- eral admission and $5 for advance Government falls in no-confidence vote Titan Discount. For information TORONTO – A corruption scandal forced a vote of no-confidence GABRIEL FENOY/Daily Titan Photo Editor (714) 278-3371. Monday that toppled Prime Minister Paul Martinʼs minority government, Nima Moradian, a member of the ASI Board of directors, smokes out of a hookah in the CSUF Quad the week triggering an unusual election campaign during the winter holidays. before Thanksgiving. The Middle Eastern Student Society sponsored a free event to help introduce some Today thru Dec. 15: Titans Canadaʼs three opposition parties, which control a majority in aspects of Middle Eastern culture to students. The event featured music, dance and traditional foods. can donate toys to children as the Parliament, voted against Martinʼs government, claiming his Liberal Camp Titan Toy Drive starts. Party no longer has the moral authority to lead the nation. For more information, call (714) all about getting the right combina- 278-2468. Travelers stranded in snowstorms tion of swell, tide and wind. Itʼs all Faculty consuming, like a disease,” Wright Saturday: Join ASI for Bowling DENVER – Travelers trying to get home after Thanksgiving were said. Family Night. Children under 6 stranded across the Plains on Monday as the regionʼs first big snowstorm Born and raised in Huntington bowl free with a paying adult, and of the season closed hundreds of miles of highways, reducing visibility FOCUS Beach, Wright can often be found children from 7 to 17 bowl free to zero and piling snow drifts 6-feet high. at the Santa Ana River jetties, just every other game with a paying Snow driven by winds of about 70 mph fell from North Dakota to the Part-time teacher, on the border of Huntington Beach Texas Panhandle, shutting down schools, post offices and South Dakota adult. For more information, call full-time student, all- and Newport Beach. (714) 278-2144. state government. Although he would rise at the the-time surfer, skater crack of dawn for a good wave, his Bush presses for immigration reforms true love is his skateboard. Wright Dec. 1: The Peer Health By DANICA HART Education and the Health Center Daily Titan Staff started skating before learning to TUCSON, Ariz. – President Bush said Monday that he wants to crack surf and still considers surfing are hosting World AIDS Day down on those who enter the country illegally but also give out more 2005 Chalk Art Contest. The “soft” compared to skating. DANICA HART/Daily Titan visas to foreigners with jobs, a dual plan he hopes will appease the social That guy skateboarding across Growing up, Wright skated contest goes from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. conservatives and business leaders who are his core supporters. the street toward College Park with Huntingtonʼs legends and There, Wright became enamored in the Titan Walkway. For more “The American people should not have to choose between a welcom- every Tuesday and Thursday, the eventual professionals, such as with the reasons why people are information, call (714) 278-2833. ing society and a lawful society,” Bush said. “We can have both at the one in jeans and a T-shirt, with Ed Templeton, Jason Lee, Chet persuaded or influenced to believe same time.” blond hair and brown eyes – that Thomas and Thomasʼ cousin Steven or behave in a particular manner. Dec. 1 thru Dec. 2: “Love could be your teacher. Roberts. And, when he got home, After CSUF, he hopes to attend Without Borders” an International Paul Wright, 26, teaches Human he would go skate the half-pipe in UC Santa Barbara for a doctorate in Film Festival will be held in the State Communication Studies 100, a his backyard. social psychology or communica- Humanities and Social Sciences class that introduces students to the “Because I have the knees of tions, focusing on media effects and scientific and interpretive study of a 40-year-old man, I donʼt get to persuasion research. Building, Room 123. For more Republican Rep. says he took bribes human communication. skate as much as Iʼd like to,” said “My experience as a student at information, call (714) 278-2577. Wright graduated Summa Cum Wright, chuckling and sitting on CSUF has been excellent. I highly SAN DIEGO – Rep. Randy “Duke” Cunningham, an eight-term con- Dec. 2 thru Dec. 11: The Cal gressman, pleaded guilty to graft and tearfully resigned Monday, admit- Laude from Cal State Fullerton in his board casually rolling back and recommend students take a course 2004 with a degree in communica- forth. with Dr. Tony Rimmer in the com- State Fullerton Department of ting he took $2.4 million in bribes, mostly from defense contractors in tions, focusing on print journalism. Donʼt be fooled by the youthful munications department because Theatre and Dance presents “Bus exchange for government business and other favors. He teaches at CSUF and is also face or skateboard in tow; he may he cares about the studentsʼ future Stop” by William Inge. Tickets “The truth is I broke the law, concealed my conduct, and disgraced my a student going for his masters look like a student, but heʼs defi- maybe more than any other teacher are $9, $8 with advance Titan office,” the 63-year-old Republican said at a news conference. “I know degree in Human Communication nitely a teacher in the classroom. Iʼve met,” Wright said. that I will forfeit my freedom, my reputation, my worldly possessions, Discount. For more information, Studies. “My favorite part about teaching Besides CSUF, Wrightʼs resume call (714) 278-2434. most importantly, the trust of my friends and family.” Being a 26-year-old part-time is encouraging the students to ana- includes coaching at teacher and a full-time student lyze the truth merit of the cultural Marina High School in Huntington Dec. 4: Join the Fullerton Pilot survives plane crash unscathed doesnʼt leave much time for extra- norms, values and rules that they Beach, tutoring seventh- and eighth- curricular activities, but Wright hold themselves up to,” he said. graders in science and history and Fire Department at the Fullerton SAN DIEGO – The pilot walked away from the wreckage of a small somehow manages to squeeze in After transferring from Golden working weekends at Surfline.com. Transportation Center for the plane that crashed in the rural Eucalyptus Hills area near state Route 67. surfing about three times a week. West College to CSUF, Wright still Whether heʼs in a wetsuit catch- Metrolink Holiday Toy Express The uninjured pilot was the only person on board the single-engine air- “Iʼve been surfing since I was 12. wasnʼt exactly sure about what he ing a wave or behind the desk at train to promote the 13th annual craft, which was on a flight Sunday from Livermore to Gillespie Field in Surfers have to be the most selfish wanted to do with his education. CSUF, his focus and determination Spark of Love Toy Drive. For El Cajon, the Federal Aviation Administration said. people on the earth; youʼll sacrifice But the course of his life changed is adamant. Maintaining straight more information, call (714) 738- The name of the pilot wasnʼt disclosed. relationships, jobs and the well- when he enrolled in one of Robert Aʼs while attending CSUF is only 6500. being of other people because the Gassʼ courses, the Processes of an example of the standards he Reports compiled from The Associated Press surf gets good so infrequently. Itʼs Social Influence. holds himself up to. All events are free and on cam- “Weʼre so lucky to have the pus unless otherwise indicated. To opportunities we do in this coun- have a specific entry added to the try,” Wright said. “I donʼt want to calendar section, please send an e- DAILY TITAN take anything for granted.” mail to [email protected]. EDITORIAL Executive Editor Nicole M. Smith Managing Editor Kim Orr Production Manager Manuel Irigoyen Asst. Production Editor Virginia Terzian News Editor Courtney Bacalso Asst. News Editor Nick Cooper Asst. News Editor Henry Truc Sports Editor Kevin Metz Asst. 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a week to educate people about the WILDLIFE sensitive state of the remaining 10 from page 1 percent of Southern Californiaʼs wetlands. The other 90 percent has leaving many species homeless. been developed. In Orange County, the Upper Mcintire said the Upper Newport Newport Bay Nature Preserve Bay almost became a marina early exists to safeguard the natural in its life, but the overwhelm- state of Californiaʼs ing support of locals helped to coast in that area. turn it into a successful preserve, Nestled in the heart although one that requires steady of Newport Beach attention. near the familiar Urbanization has increased the hum of traffic on preserveʼs need for special atten- Coast Highway, the tion. An important element of preserve constitutes any wetland is the ability of one of 19 remain- water to drain from surround- ing bays and estuaries ing areas properly and natu- for migratory birds in rally. This area is referred Southern California. to as a watershed, and There used to be hun- proper drainage avoids dreds. sediment buildup, pol- One species, a bird lution, and habitat called the clapper loss. While the rail, is almost exclu- watershed drain- sively found in the Upper ing into Upper Newport Bay, with only 30 per- Newport Bay cent of its entire population living once com- RACHEL TERLIZZI/For the Daily Titan elsewhere. prised 32 The Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve provides layover space for birds that migrate through Southern California. Several volunteers work to “Itʼs worth taking the time to square miles, this restore native plants and wildlife in the area. Just 10 percent of California’s wetlands remain undeveloped. explain to people why itʼs impor- f i g u r e has quintupled to tant to protect these species,” said over 150 square miles because of from flats into seedlings, and in the North American Pacific fly- making the trek. that its success is worth more than Sue Mcintire, a park ranger in artificial, man-made waterways. eventually to areas in the bay. way for migratory birds.” Bunn hopes the report compiled the currently allotted annual $3 charge of most of the preserveʼs Matt Yurko, a volunteer at the Native plants usually serve as food This particular path for birds, by the Wildlife Health Center in million, a figure higher than any affairs. Mcintire oversees the over- preserve, said, “Pollutants like fer- and shelter – commodities Yurko one of the four major world migra- concert with the state Department other stateʼs. all well-being of the park, includ- tilizers and herbicides that run off believes are becoming scarce – for tory pathways, flows twice a year of Fish and Game will help gener- “Hopefully it will get the state ing ensuring the safety of guests the land out of the watershed and local wildlife. when birds fly from breeding areas ate funds to provide land and shel- or federal government to invest in the park and the protection of into the bay have a wider effect “Weʼre trying to restore the wild- in Canada during the spring to ter for these birds and other ani- in wildlife conservation. These resources, and removing non- than just locally.” life habitat,” he said. “Weʼre losing southern areas for winter. Without mals affected by human actions. resources belong to everybody, so native plants and clearing trails. Yurko works in the bay grow- a lot of it … food, water, shelter, as many stops during this intercon- He hopes people will recognize the in some way everybody should She also offers classes a few times ing and transplanting native plants space. This is one of the best spots tinental journey, many birds arenʼt significance of this endeavor and chip in,” Bunn said. 2 Tuesday, November 29, 2005 www.dailytitan.com [email protected] • (714) 278-4415 to be successful people,” she said. through the program. LEADERSHIP “Itʼs important for me to know that McGinnis hopes they will “plant from page 1 people can walk away from this the seed to get them to think about program with a positive impact on it.” their personal feelings.” their lives.” “The goal is to become a better Students confront cultural ste- While each track requires leader,” he said. “The certificate reotypes as well develop tolerance approximately 10 to 11 individual is just a piece of paper…. What for othersʼ differences. workshops in order to earn a cer- I would want students to get out “Because of what I took away tificate for completion, students of the program, besides specific from it, I want to give other people are welcome to attend any of the skills like event planning, would be the opportunity to grow and learn sessions to gain insight into aspects to recognize the pervasiveness of about things they can use in order of leadership that can be learned leadership in everything they do.”

cardiac arrest victims die before compression and must be built CPR they get to the hospital, the article back up after an interruption, from page 1 said. according to the article. Studies show that chest com- Mercier works with CME Sudden cardiac arrest can occur pressions can enhance blood flow Associates in Orange and trains after a heart attack or as a result of through the heart to the rest of the CPR trainers. He said his organi- electrocution or a near drowning. body, buying time until a defibril- zation will likely incorporate the More than 300,000 Americans lator can be used or the heart can new guidelines between January die each year of cardiac arrest. pump blood on its own. Studies and July. Mercier and his staff The Heart Association esti- have also shown that blood cir- will attend workshops and then mates that more than 95 percent of culation increases with each chest teach new instructors. 6 Tuesday, November 29, 2005 www.dailytitan.com [email protected] • (714) 278-3149 Stepping it up The junior point guard they call “Little Bobby” is filling big shoes on a Fullerton basketball team with even bigger expectations. By HENRY TRUC Daily Titan Asst. News Editor

Despite losing two of their top scorers and a slew Vocal leadership was something that Brown and the of veteran leadership, the Cal State Fullerton menʼs coaching staff worked on over the summer. Despite basketball team is expected to have a better season than being one of the teamʼs best players, Brownʼs verbal last yearʼs National Invitation Tournament appearance. leadership skills did not fully progress until recently. Thatʼs because junior point guard Bobby Brown is “[In the past], he used to be more quiet,” said red-shirt finally ready for his breakout season. sophomore Scott Cutley, who played with Brown in The 6ʼ2”, 170-pound Westchester High School prod- high school. “Heʼs becoming more of a leader everyday. uct has been overshadowed his entire basketball career He knows this is his team.” by former high school teammates like Arizona Wildcat Brownʼs transition into leadership may have been guard Hassan Adams and New York Knick forward eased by his magnetic personality, an asset that helped and then by Titan standouts Pape Sow and recruit some of the Titanʼs best and most promising Ralphy Holmes. players like freshmen Jerard Moret and Jerrel Lake, and “I didnʼt feel bad,” said Brown, who added that he Cutley, all of whom played at Westchester. loved playing with Sow and Holmes. “It was just some- “The big thing about him is that heʼs the type of kid thing that made me stronger as that other players are really a person on and off the court. It “ drawn to because they really added fuel to my fire.” [Brown] is one of the respect his athletic ability and The 21-year-old communi- really great stories in his passion for the game and cations major known as “LB” college basketball his winning attitude,” Burton – short for Little Bobby - looks to because he’s a kid who said. “He really draws players lead the reloaded Titans to a suc- wasn’t really highly to him. He is probably, to be cessful season in order to live up recruited, and now he really honest, the best recruit- to expectations and garner more er weʼve had in this program. attention from NBA scouts. has a chance to play in Heʼs really responsible for at “Heʼs such an interesting the NBA. least three or four players being story,” said CSUF Head Coach here, and they came because he Bob Burton, the person Brown was here.” Fullerton Coach credits for playing the biggest role Even with his new status, in his basketball career. “Heʼs one ” Brown hasnʼt let his success of the really great stories in college basketball because change his personality. hereʼs a kid who wasnʼt really highly recruited, and now “Bobbyʼs still the same person,” Cutley said. “Always he has a chance to play in the NBA.” cracking jokes. Heʼs been one of my best friends since As a youth growing up in the rough streets of back in Westchester … He gets along with everybody.” Inglewood, Brown used basketball to stay out of trou- On the court, the Titan faithful have already seen ble. But his lack of size - he was only 5ʼ2” as a freshman an emotional player with an improved jump shot and at national powerhouse Westchester - kept him on the stronger court-vision. bench where his skills went unnoticed. It wasnʼt until In the teamʼs season opener, a blowout-win against his senior year that Brown had the opportunity to start Hope International, Brown scored 13 points in the first full-time, grabbing the attention of CSUF coaches. half and sat out the second with the game decided. “We recruited him basically because we needed help “Heʼs grown up to be what a point guardʼs sup- at the point guard position,” Burton said. “We actually posed to be,” said senior forward Jamaal Brown, who had no idea he would play as much as he did as a fresh- is expected to have a very big season of his own and man [in college], but because of our team at that stage, has already shown the ability to carry the Titans for he was thrown into the fire and was allowed to play on extended stretches in games. “His whole game is better the spot and learn at the college level.” and heʼs more verbal. Heʼs the leader of this team and Brown proved to be a fast learner, earning Big West heʼs who we look to when adversity comes around.” Freshman of the Year honors and showing growth Adversity came around when the team played potential as his statistics continued to improve. His sec- Pepperdine. With five minutes left in the game and his ond season with the Titans, Brown averaged 16.8 points team down by three, Bobby Brown took over. Using - four points shy of beating Holmes for the Big West crossovers and hitting the clutch shots, he scored 10 scoring title in 2004 - and 4.6 assists per game. straight points as the Titans cruised to a 76-66 win. “Coming in. I knew I had to be a leader. Iʼm the With the excitement of a promising season, the NBA CARLOS DELGADO/For the Daily Titan point guard, itʼs kind of like being the quarterback of draft rumors, and his leadership responsibilites, Bobby Bobby Brown has been a focal point of the Titan’s offense this season, averaging a career high 17.5 points per the team.” Brown said. “Coach [Burton] preached that Brownʼs biggest challenge may be to stay focused. game in wins over Hope International and Pepperdine University. The junior point guard, who has stepped up [Iʼm] going to have to be the leader. [Iʼm] going to have “Itʼs fun,” he said. “But Iʼm going to stay humble his vocal role on the team as a leader, took control of the game at Titan Gym last Wednesday with his skills on to be more vocal.” though.” the court. Brown out-scored the Waves 10-0 late in the second half, propelling his team to a 76-66 victory. In-Depth, Drawn-Out Career highlights:

- Big West Freshman of the Year for averaging 13.2 points, 3.5 assists, and two rebounds a game during the 2003-2004 season.

- Big West Honorable Mention his sophomore year, when he averaged 16.8 points, 4.6 assists and 2.6 rebounds a game to help his team advance to the third round of the National Invitational Tournament.

- Pre-season Big West All-Conference selection this sea- son, where he has assumed a leadership role as captain and point guard of the the Titans, who are projected to finish first in their conference. Career highs:

points against Eastern Washington in a 30 70-68 win on the road on 12/10/04. assists in a 107-73 home victory against 13 Hope International on 11/27/04. rebounds in an 85-69 second-round win at University of San Francisco in 7 the NIT on 3/18/05. steals in a 63-60 loss at San Diego CARLOS DELGADO/DFor the Daily Titan State on 12/21/04. Bobby Brown prepares to shoot a free throw in practice last week at Titan Gym. The Titans will be on the road for the entire month of December. 6