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n event from being successful — hap- p.m. ELECTION: Three pened. “It all went surprisingly well,” said of the four teams dis- The sky threatened rain. The event South after the debates. was not publicized until Tuesday after- Attending teams included Vincent cussed different points noon. The Quad, where the debate was to Amaya and Richard Adams, Evan be held at noon, was occupied by Asian Mooney and Susan Scanaliato, and of view and platforms at Week until 12:30 p.m. forcing them to Alexander Lopez and Edgar Zazueta. Wednesday’s debate start later than planned. Only three of the Karl Kottke and Steven Moseni were four presidential and vice presidential absent due to scheduling conflicts. By Sara Stanton teams appeared for the discussion. The candidates sat facing a crowd of Daily Titan Staff Writer But in midst of the chaotic confusion, over 100 students, many of which were somehow everything worked out. holding signs in support of their own The first of the Once the Asian Week activity was personal candidate. Associated Students can- cleared away, Joel South, the elections One of the main issues of the debate didate debates was off to a commissioner for AS, as well as the focused on each of the candidates’ previ- rocky start on Wednesday moderator of the debates, immediately ous experience and personal qualifica- LORRAINE DOMINGUEZ/Daily Titan afternoon — where almost pulled everyone and everything together Three of the four AS Presidential candidate teams answer questions from students in the Quad. everything that could have prevented the and began the debates at exactly 12:30 DEBATES/ 5 Issues Asian Week showcases culture Run-off set for mayoral n Anthony Rodriguez seemed confident POLITICS: Former Villaraigosa would prevail. Assembly Speaker “He’s going to get the job done,” said the 36-year-old mechanic who partici- Antonio Villaraigosa will pated in a rally of support for Villaraigosa outside the gymnasium. face off with LA City Black, white —left or right— with Attorney James Hahn Antonio, we unite!” they chanted. Hahn was not without his share of vocal supporters. Many cited his record n By Marlayna Slaughterbeck PREVIEW: Daily Titan News Editor of service as the element setting him apart from his opponents. Psychology Day includes “Hahn has more experience,” said 41- a panel discussion, psy- Tuesday night ended with a political year-old Lisa Allingsworth. “I think he’ll stalemate in the most expensive city do more for the city.” chology jeapordy and an election in Los Angeles’ history, setting With one-fifth of the total electorate, the stage for a June run-off election. the election set records for Latino votes, academic seminar According to finance reports, the total as well as absentee and mail –in bal- campaign costs for all the candidates lots. While a record number of voters By Trinity Powells combined exceeded $17.2 million, with were projected, overall turnout stands Special to the Titan the top three candidates, Hahn, Soboroff, at around 35 percent of those eligible, and Villaraigosa spending a total of more roughly the same as the last time the The Psychology Department seeks than $11.5 million. office was up for grabs in 1993. to prove that happiness is all a thing of Screaming past Mayor Richard Speculation on the June run-off has the mind. Riordan’s pick — businessman Steve begun with most predicting a tight race Exploring happiness and its relevance Soboroff — former Democratic and more spending. in psychology, the department — in Assembly Speaker Antonio Villaraigosa “It’s going to be tough for both of coordination with student organizations and City Attorney James Hahn, also a them,” said Cal State Fullerton Political Psi Chi; the Psychology Department Democrat, ended neck and neck. Science Professor, Raphel Sonenshein. Student Association (PDSA); and Soboroff, edging past City Councilman Sonenshein, a political consultant for the American Psychological Society Joel Wachs garnered enough votes for a the Los Angeles Times, spent the entire Student Caucus (APSSC) — will host third-place slot in the highly contested evening and early morning hours advis- its seventh annual Psychology Day in race. In hopes of securing more votes in ing the newspaper on when and how to the TSU Pavilion. the remaining 25 percent still to be count- call the race. Melinda Blackman, assistant profes- ed, Soboroff left his rally of supporters “It was a very exciting night,” he said, sor of psychology/industrial–organiza- without conceding defeat, explaining to adding that although it was a close race tional, and a member of the psychol- the crowd that he had only prepared a throughout the day, Villaraigosa seemed ogy day committee said the goal for victory speech. to command a large segment of voters Psychology Day is to “Try to provide The race belonged in large part to across the board, whereas Hahn and students with information beyond what Villaraigosa and Hahn all evening, with Soboroff both gained strength from very is found in a textbook and a chance to the assembly speaker maintaining a definite demographic niches. interact one on one with faculty.” slight lead in the majority of exit polls. “It’s amazing when you consider that Blackman expects at least 700 stu- “He represents a broader spectrum,” Villaraigosa was pretty much written off dents to attend events throughout the said Madeline Conrad after casting her early on,” Sonenshein said. day. vote for Villaraigosa at Metropolitan “Now, all the momentum is with “Each year the number of students High School near downtown. “He’s the him.” and support keeps doubling,” Blackman face of L.A.” Sonenshein said that he couldn’t said. Battling against the legacy of one of remember when two Democrats have As an added incentive for those who the most prominent political families simultaneously had such a strong show- arrive early, free Krispy Kreme Donuts in Southern California, if Villaraigosa ing in the city’s mayoral race. will be provided in the morning and the KIRA HORVATH/Daily Titan wins the run-off, he will become the first “They’re both very popular,” Wathana Lim, of the Pilipino American Students Association, practices for her Asian Week performance. Latino to command the office in nearly Sonenshein said. “For many people it’s PREVIEW/ 5 130 years. a “win-win” situation.” Titan Children explore nature refuge n Park.” Friends of the Fullerton Arboretum. e x t r a s CAMPUS: Kid’s The children from the local Cittadin said the week was cho- Spring Break at the schools were at CSUF for the first sen because it runs parallel to many online Kid’s Spring Break at the Fullerton local districts including Fullerton Fullerton Arboretum Arboretum, which began Monday. Unified. n Check out LeNelle Cittadin, the Education But she emphasized the fact that the Daily Titan will be an annual com- Director for the Arboretum said, everybody is welcome. online this munity event “We wanted to have an activity at “Our goal is to bring children and the arboretum during their spring their families to the arboretum and year at http:// By Michael Del Muro break.” expose them to the plant world,” dailytitan.fullerton.edu. Daily Titan Staff Writer “We wanted them to create garden Cittadin said. “We want to stimulate creatures so that they can appreciate their curiosity and creativity.” Amidst Cal State Fullerton’s plants,” said Cittadin, walking away Kathi Nihaus and her two daugh- download nature refuge, the arboretum, a to tell a little girl and her mother ters — four-year-old Baylee and dozen boys and girls sat at a table what insects they were looking at. 13-year-old Cyndie — attended the n Need to announce an making their own little “creatures” In addition to making little crea- festivities Monday. event? Visit our Web out of acorns, leaves, and pollen. tures, there are a number of other “They’re off of school today and site to download our The creatures ended up resem- activities planned for the week it’s nice to have an outdoor activ- bling Mr. Hanky the Christmas Poo kira horvath/Daily Titan events calendar form. including arts and crafts, color- from Comedy Central’s “South ing and nature walks provided by ARBORETUM/ 5 Kyle Huitt, 2, puts the finishing touches on his pine cone rabbit.

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CALENDARCALENDAR O OFF E EVENTSVENTS Campus Tournament on Friday, April 13 on For more information call (714) Community the racquetball courts at noon. 278-2434. The 14th Annual HIV/Aids on A free film will be shown today College of the Arts is presenting the Front Line Conference will be in the TSU-Titan Theater at 5 p.m. Associated Students elections Prints from the Cal State Fullerton held on Wednesday, April 18 at and 7 p.m. will be held today. Let your voice Collection on April 21 through May the Hilton Hotel in Costa Mesa. on campus be heard by voting 26 in the Main Art Gallery. The For more information call (714) TSU Games and recreation for A.S. President and A.S. Vice Opening reception is on Saturday, 456-2249. will hold a Ping Pong Tournament President and all the A.S. Board. April 21 at 6 p.m. two on Friday, April 13 in the TSU College of the Arts is presenting two underground at 2 p.m. A guide to what’s happening Campaign debates for A.S. The 10th Annual CSUF “Sex, Drugs, Rock and Roll” by President and Vice President will Linguistics Symposium will meet Eric Bogosian on April 19 through BRIEFS Applications are due on Friday, be held on today in the Becker on Friday, April 27 from 9 a.m. to 22 at the Grand Central Theatre April 12 at noon for Titan Youth Amphitheater at noon. 6:30 p.m. in the TSU. The featured (125 N. Broadway, Santa Ana). Sports Camp Instructors in P.E. guest speakers include Dr. Larry Explore pop culture through rivet- The tournament will take Volunteers needed for room 121 College of the Arts is present- M. Hyman from UC Berkeley and ing, hilarious and often disturbing place at the Wilshire Country benefit celebrity golf ing “Street Scene — A Broadway Dr. Russell M. Schuh from UCLA. monologues. (For mature audi- Club, located at 301 N. tour A.S. Rec Sports is holding Opera” on April 20 - 29 at the Little For more information call (714) ences) For more information call Rossmore Ave. in Los Angeles. a Coed Racquetball Doubles Theatre, Performing Arts Center. 278-3722. (714) 278-2434. The Ladies Professional Golf For more information, or to Association tour comes to Los volunteer, please contact Alice Angeles through The Office Gray at (213) 202-5735 Ext. School Daze by T. W. O’Bryan Depot Hosted by Amy Alcott, 26330. where the world’s top women professional golfers will vie for CSU Trustees updated an $800,000 purse. on status of technology It will benefit the City of Hope initiatives National Medical Center and Beckman Research Institute, Five years ago, the CSU a not-for-profit treatment and Board of Trustees endorsed the research facility. Integrated Technology Strategy Volunteers are needed for (ITS). Its aim is to assist the this event, which will be the only CSU’s in strategically-applying Los Angeles event for the tour. technology to better improve its Volunteers will receive free academic and administrative meals and parking on the days activities. worked, and two season pass- The update detailed major es, good for all three days of projects, such as the Common the tournament. Management Systems (CMS) Any group volunteering a project. staff a hole for all four days CMS seeks to improve the (Pro-Am and tournament) will efficiency and quality of the receive a free volunteer uniform CSUs’ administrative services, at a $45 value for everyone in by implementing a uniform prac- the group and signage for your tice standard for administration hole. A group of five or more at all the 23 campuses and the will receive free shirts for all and Chancellor’s Office. groups that sign up 10 or more CMS is the largest project to people for at least three shifts be worked on at the higher edu- will receive free uniforms for cation levels. each member of the group. The project includes the The tournament week sched- installment of PeopleSoft ule features Qualifying and human resources, finance and Professional Practice Rounds student services software. on Monday, April 9; Professional This kind of software will be Practice Rounds and Junior installed in all CSU campuses Clinic presented by McDonald’s as wells as the Chancellor’s on Tuesday, April 10; One Office over a time span of the Day Pro-Am on Wednesday next five years. For now, 11 April 11; and Professional campuses will utilize part of Tournament Play will take place this software – but only for the on Thursday, April 12 through human resources and finance Saturday April 14. areas. Lamppost Pizza Volunteers will also be able Next year, three campuses to revel at their own Volunteer will pilot the student services Party, with the possibility of win- software: CSU Fresno, Sonoma ning prizes, following the tour- State and the California nament play on Saturday. Maritime Academy. 4 X 5

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The Daily Titan is a student publication, printed every Tuesday through Friday. The Daily Titan operates independently of Associated Students, College of Communications, CSUF administration and the CSU system. The Daily Titan and its predecessor, the Titan Times, have functioned as a public forum since inception. Unless implied by the advertising party or otherwise stated, advertising in the Daily Titan is inserted by com- mercial activities or ventures identified in the advertisements themselves and not by the university. Such printing is not to be construed as written or implied sponsorship, endorsement or investigation of such commercial enterprises. The mail subscription price is $45 per semester, $65 per year, payable to the Daily Titan, College Park 670, CSUF, Fullerton, CA 92834. Copyright ©2001 Daily Titan news Thursday, April 12, 2001 5 ASAS PresidentialPresidential CampaignCampaign StatementsStatements My name is Alex Lopez and I am running candidates’ platforms. We can assure you, We want to sacrifice our time for your con- we’re the students. And you are absolutely for ASI President. I am a veteran member of however, that our commitment is feasible. cerns. Plain and simple. right. But often decisions are made without stu- the ASI Board of Directors as a representative Elect us to office and you will see a year full Susan and I are not running to expand dent voices being raised or even considered. We from the College of Business and Economics, of real success. We will work very hard to our résumés, or for our personal glory, or to will hear your voices, encourage you to partici- where I study Corporate Finance. I actively accomplish the following: be “popular.” We do this because we are the pate in a cause and raise our voices for you. advocate for the advancement of my fellow We will bring you brilliant career and lead- most experienced candidate team and we will We vow to continue the energy of Mary students as President and Founder of the ership opportunities. This will include the effectively advocate for your concerns. We Grace Cachuela’s current presidential leader- CSUF Latino Business Student Association. introduction of a university-wide alumni men- have more than five years of combined experi- ship through quality communicating, advocat- I believe our university demonstrates tremen- tor program and useful job fairs. ence with Associated Students, and we want ing and participating. What this translates into dous promise and I want to advocate for a We promise to advocate your concerns for to provide you with something new: the best is being out there with you as you study, work Alex Lopez stronger community where empowerment is the upcoming changes, which include break- student representation this university has ever hard and have fun. Evan Mooney yours. ing ground on the new Recreation Center and experienced. If you personally represent any How are we effective? We know the key I am proud to have Edgar Zazueta as my the relocated Children’s Center. major, minor, club/organization, team, program, people and we serve on the important com- running mate for ASI Vice President. Edgar We will advocate for more convenient and society, council, class-level, ethnicity, religion, mittees in order to keep Student Fees Low, is studying Political Science with honors. He safer parking. philosophy, age or maybe you’re just “indepen- Ensure Campus Safety, Improve Student is a sound leader, commanding experience in We will create avenues for evening students dently you” (with your own set of strengths and Parking, Strengthen Faculty/Student Relations, a multitude of community service organiza- and Mission Viejo students to have a stronger interests), we want to serve you. Increase Technology and provide Effective tions on campus including Camp Titan and campus community. As President and Vice President of the student Communication for the student body. Upward Bound. He stands as President of the Through the implementation of an exten- body, Susan and I will be “Keeping Students Please read a “EVAN & SUSAN” flyer or Interfraternity Council and was Greek Man of sive survey, we will turn to you for answers on First.” Not keeping ASI first or keeping politics poster to learn about our leadership experience the Year as President of Delta Chi Fraternity. how you want to spend your student fees. first or keeping the university’s interests first, and goals for the students. CSUF will undergo major changes over the Ours is a great University with a brilliant but keeping you, as a student, first. We want to Bring your Titan Card on April 18 and 19 to Edgar Zazueta next year and we want to make sure that we future. Please elect Alex Lopez and Edgar ensure that students are first in the eyes of the one of the blue tents and vote for Evan Mooney Susan advocate your interests and provide you with Zazueta on April 18 and 19 and lets continue administration, faculty, your fellow students and Susan Scanaliato for President and Vice services you find useful. this progress for the upcoming year. Thank and especially your student government. President. We encourage you to explore our fellow you and God bless. You might say, well of course we’re first,

We are running for President and Vice know what we do or that $54 of their money On April 18 and 19 the campaign team and standards. President because there is a great need for goes to fund AS programs. We plan to let of Karl Kottke and Steven Moseni will Both have also been model pillars of change — a change in parking, a change with everyone know about all that AS has to offer attempt to take the next step in school their community by having served count- the university and a change with Associated and the money that students could receive if leadership and involvement by running for less hours in numerous charities and city Students itself. We both have enough experi- they only ask for it. Associated Students President and Vice functions. ence to get the job done being involved since There are about 50 events that go on every President. Both Karl and Steven believe in immedi- our freshman year and creating organiza- semester but no one knows about. If people Both Karl and Steven have long been ate resolutions to current student concerns tions such as the Communications Interclub know about all the events, they might go to involved with school activities, charities, (such as parking, tuition costs and class Council to putting on events in the Titan some of them. clubs and organizations. sizes). Student Union. When elected, we will pursue and provide Both are currently already leaders in They are determined to make sure finan- Right now, students are fighting for what- additional Associated Students scholarships their highly respected fraternities — Steven cially struggling clubs and organizations Vincent Amaya ever parking spaces we have left after the from outside sources for all qualified students is president of Tau Kappa Epsilon, and Karl get the funding that they deserve. Karl Kottke construction of the new residence halls took to assist in achieving academic success. It is is currently President of Sigma Pi. So when it comes election time, make the several hundred spaces in Lot E. There important to us to make available specialized Both are also well known for their nota- sure you make the right choice and make are committees that have the power to make scholarships for students who endure hardship ble contributions to their school, having your vote count by choosing Karl Kottke decisions to help with creative parking solu- yet find the strength to succeed and be able to both served as Titan Spirit Coordinators and Steven Moseni for A.S. President and tions. One of our goals as President and Vice triumph over personal adversity. As President and both having strong academic morals Vice President. President is to have more students represented and Vice President, we will fight to establish on those committees. It should be the student an annual scholarship for a student who works making the decisions because only students 30 or more hours a week, a scholarship for a can make decisions that best benefit students. single parent and a scholarship for an athlete Remember to vote on April 18 and 19! Don’t We want to work on a better image for who competes at the university and receives Associated Students. Ninety percent of stu- no grant aid at all for his/her efforts. I want to forget your Titan Card! Richard Adams dents that attend Cal State Fullerton don’t even extend more opportunities to all students. Steven Moseni

surprise by the turnout because it is quickly pointed out that she was Each child who attends is given plants and flowers. behind her leg. ARBORETUM the first time the arboretum has held Baylee’s classmate. a small cup filled with dirt, contain- Kathi Nihaus said she was happy The free event will continue n from page 1 such an event. “I like the flowers,” Liron said ing a nasturtium seed. Cittadin said that an event like this was taking through Saturday and is open to the “We’ve been thinking about doing excitedly. the seed will grow quickly and will place. public. The hours are from 10 a.m. ity,” said the elder Nihaus. “The this for years, and this year we just Part of the Kid’s Spring Break become a bright orange flower sur- “It is nice to see the community till noon. For further information arboretum is like an oasis in the went for it,” she said. at the Fullerton Arboretum is the rounded by round leaves. getting involved and this event pro- call the Arboretum office at (714) middle of the city.” Attending with the Nihaus family children’s opportunity to grow a She said she hopes this will help vides something to do for the kids,” 278-3579. Cittadin expressed pleasurable was four-year-old Emilie Liron, who flower of their own. the children become curious about her daughter Baylee coyly hiding

relevant problems that affect the student said. DEBATES body. Amaya addressed the parking issue n from page 1 Lopez said that the master plan is the that has expanded into more of a problem largest problem facing students today. in the past few weeks. His solution to tions that enabled them to serve as an “There are a number of new projects the problem — involving students in the effective leader. [on campus]…what we need to do now decision-making process. The members of each team listed their is step up,” he said. “We want to put more students on previous and current campus experi- “We need to empower the students [the] committees,” Amaya said. ences, then expanded those ideas toward and take control, “ he added, tying in “Because only students know how to issues that they felt pertained to student his campaign slogan “Empowering the fix these problems.” concerns. Students” within his response. As the crowd cheered for various Though all of the teams were focused Mooney also incorporated his cam- candidates, there were few spectators on how to make the student body more paign theme, “Keeping Students First,” that were not wearing a T-shirt in support Extended Ed active through their administration, into his response. of or holding a sign advocating a certain each team differed in their points made “[The most important thing] is effec- candidate, indicating that many people in addressing student concerns. tive communication and putting [stu- the crowd were already decided voters. South, who asked the candidates what dents] first,” he said. Round two of the AS presidential and they see as the students’ largest problem “We want to effectively . . . include vice presidential debates will be held at Cal State Fullerton, each of the presi- [students] and … address these issues today in the Becker Amphitheater from dential candidates brought up timely and with your voices at all times,” Mooney noon to 1 p.m. 3 X 10.5

Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, of Claremont moods of elderly patients. PREVIEW McKenna College, speaking on Events geared toward undergraduates n from page 1 “Happiness in the Third Millennium” include a panel discussion with gradu- and Dr. Christine Padesky, Director of ate students allowing the chance to ask first 230 students to register will receive the Center for Cognitive Therapy in questions about how to get in to differ- free lunch. Huntington Beach and author of “Mind ent master’s and doctoral programs. In In addition to funding from the over Mood: Change How You Feel by addition, an academic advisement semi- Psychology Department and its organi- Changing the Way You Think.” nar will give undergraduates updates on zations, the daylong event also received Events scheduled include Psychology graduation requirements including a new donations from book publishers such as Jeopardy, a competition that places four requirement for internships. Wiley Publishers, CSUF Food Services graduate students against four faculty Scholastic Recruits, an organization and Little Professor Book Center. members in psychological trivia. This is that helps graduate students find employ- The department also received a spe- their second time having the competition ment, will teach employment interview- cial donation of four $300 book schol- and Blackman says it has become an ing tips and the Princeton Review will arships from the Titan Bookstore to be annual tradition. prepare undergraduates for the graduate awarded to the presidents of Psi Chi, the Also scheduled is a presentation record exam (GRE) providing helpful PDSA, the APSSC and the winner of on “Pet Assisted Therapy: Pets as strategies for studying and test-taking. the research poster contest to be judged Therapeutic Agents.” The presentation Registration for Psychology day at the event. explains the current psychological ben- begins at 9 a.m. today, with events con- Featured speakers include Dr. efits that pets can play in improving the tinuing until 4 p.m. Semestria Univ. 3 X 4 Thursday, April 12, 2001

Titans ready C o m m e n t a r y to steal sting Gymnasts follow path less trav- from Sac St. By Melanie on the baseball field. Bysouth Rather than a group of individuals, the Titan gymnasts are a supportive, are currently on a nine-game winning n I’ve been to structured force that move through the BASEBALL: CSUF streak, the longest since 1999. baseball games. four rotations as one solid unit. To say that the Titans have been takes its nine-game I’ve been foot- Before every routine, the athlete firing on all cylinders is a gross under- ball games. I’ve stands waiting for a signal to begin. statement. The Titans pounded Pacific winning streak on the been to basketball They may stand by themselves, but last weekend to a staggering score games. they are by no means alone. road looking to grab of 37-2. CSUF raised its team bat- When a hit, a touchdown, or a Each member of their team is look- ting average to season-high .302, after command of Big West basket is posted, the athlete is award- ing on with a smile, yelling their name slugging out forty-nine hits against the ed with screams of support from his and telling them “You got this one.” beleaguered Tiger pitching staff. teammates, his coach and his fans. During the routine, while the gym- By Damian Calhoun One reason for the surging Titan nast performs, her team will be on Daily Titan Asst. Sports Editor Yet strikeout, fumble, or miss a offensive charge has been the return shot and the athlete is attacked with a the sidelines cheering and offering of junior catcher Brett Kay. Kay, who barrage of insults and bad language, encouraging words of support. If Cal State Fullerton Head Coach missed six weeks with a thumb injury, while his coach asks how he got on Immediately following the com- George Horton expected his 14th returned to the lineup last weekend the team in the first place. pleted routine, she is surrounded. ranked Titans to sweep last weekend’s and promptly went eight for 16 (.500) This of course is the ‘winning is After landing a strong dismount, Big West Conference opening series, with one home run, seven runs scored david Rivera/Daily Titan everything’ attitude so often seen in she is rushed by her teammates; over- then one could expect him to have the and seven runs batted in. Jason Corapci leads the Titan charge into this weekend’s series. professional and collegiate sports. whelmed with hugs and smiles while same expectations this weekend. In the Titans’ last two games, Kay Perhaps it is accepted as the nature head coach Julie Knight tells her, CSUF (23-10, 3-0) begins its annu- went a combined seven for 11 (.636) first and one out, Kay attempted to BASEBALL AMERICA’S of sports, but can a team be success- “That’s the way.” And this is before al Thursday-Saturday Easter week- with six runs batted in and six runs lay down a sacrifice bunt to move the COLLEGE TOP 25 ful without berating an athlete who the score is even announced. end series this afternoon at 2 p.m on scored. Not bad for a guy who missed runner up. He ended up reaching on allows a home run or throws an inter- Unlike the NFL or the NBA, this the road against the Sacramento State six weeks. a single. School Overall Week Prev. ception? supportive nature will prevail even Hornets (17-19, 1-2). “I thought that he would be more “A home run and hitting for the 1 Stanford 27-7 3-1 1 Are insults and criticism an integral if the performance was not as suc- The reason for the high hopes for rusty at the plate than behind the cycle would have been nice,” Kay 2 LSU 24-9 3-1 4 part of sports? cessful. the Titans is the different paths that plate,” Horton said. “There is more said. “I tried to bunt to move the run- 3 G.Tech 26-8 3-1 3 After spending a season with the If, during the routine, she loses both teams have traveled down in timing involved hitting, than catching ner into scoring position and set the 4 FSU 6 31-7 4-0 Cal State Fullerton gymnastics team, points for a misstep or a fall, the gym- recent weeks. The Hornets have stum- so I expected him to come back slow. table for the guys behind me in the 5 Rice 30-9 2-3 2 I would definitely say no. nast is embraced by her teammates bled lately losing 11 of their last 15 He (Kay) has always been a clutch lineup.” 6 Nebraska 25-8 3-1 5 Until February, my involvement and told, “Don’t worry.” From the games, including two out of three to hitter for me.” CSUF may have to revamp its 7 Notre Dame 25-5 4-1 7 with gymnastics had only been coach, she will be reminded of what Long Beach State in their conference Kay credits his time of inactivity for vaunted weekend pitching rotation. 8 Miami 28-9 3-0 8 through television coverage of the went well with the routine and told, opening series last weekend. helping him return to the lineup with a Senior Jon Smith (6-0, 1.72) reinjured 9 USC 23-12 3-1 12 national championships and the “Now we have some things to work They won two out of three from blazing bat. a nagging groin injury in his last start 10 S.Carolina 26-9 2-2 9 Olympic games. The only sporting on for next time.” the Titans last season at Goodwin “It was frustrating sitting out for and may have to moved until the series 11 C. Florida 30-8 3-1 14 events I had ever been to before then This wonderful blending of sup- Field, but CSUF is 5-1 all-time against all of that time,” Kay admitted. “I finale on Saturday. That would move 12 Baylor 27-10 3-1 15 port and encouragement is like noth- 13 were the standards, (baseball, football Sacramento State at Hornet Field used a lot of imagery, seeing myself at freshman Darric Merrell (3-2, 1.72) 13 S.Alabama 28-7 2-1 ing else I have ever seen in sports. I 14 CSUF 3-0 18 and basketball) enjoying every minute Sacramento State is led by senior the plate and that has helped me now into today’s slot and Kirk Saarloos (8- 23-10 admire these young women, not only 15 ASU 22-12 1-2 10 of the aggressive competition. infielder Carlos Morales (.343) and because I’m seeing the ball real well.” 2, 1.26) into tomorrow’s game. for their amazing athletic ability but 16 Tulane 28-7 4-0 20 Looking forward to attending my senior outfielder Aurelio Jackson Not only has Kay been clutch, but Regardless of who is starting, Kay also for their attitudes. 17 Clemson 21-12 0-4 11 first gymnastics meet, I had no idea (.326, 28 stolen bases). There most also unselfish. In the eighth inning of says that there is one factor that has 18 Ole Miss. 25-10 2-2 16 what to expect. Though they strive for success, they consistent pitcher has been senior Monday’s game against Arizona State, this edition of Titan Baseball soaring 19 Pepperdine 23-12 3-1 19 I was overwhelmingly surprised. do not compete merely to win. closer Michael Penbera. Penbera has Kay came to the plate needing a home in the national rankings. 20 Florida Int. 32-9 2-1 21 Unlike baseball, football and bas- They do not insult or criticize. a 0.64 earned run average and eight run to hit for the cycle. “We are a close-knit team,” junior 21 Tennessee 28-8 2-2 17 ketball, the athletes in a gymnastics With this approach, I think they saves so far this season. Granted, a home run is not the easi- catcher Brett Kay said of the Titans’ 22 E. Carolina 29-8 4-1 25 meet compete alone. Yet the gym- may be on to something. Whereas Sacramento State has est thing to hit, but you would have hot streak. “Everybody on this team is 23 23 Stetson 29-5 4-1 nasts I watched this season were more After a record-breaking season, struggled, CSUF on the other hand expected Kay to go up to the plate for the team and not about individual 24 Texas 2-2 22 26-14 of team than anything I ever witnessed this team earned CSUF a spot at the has been red hot. Since Feb. 27, the trying to park the ball out in the park- numbers and that keeps us together.” 25 Alabam 23-12 3-1 NR NCAA regionals for the first time in Titans have won 17 of its last 20 and ing lot. Not Kay. With a runner on arts & entertainment

April 12, 2001 Spring Dance Theatre per- formers enchant audience

Dance students mesmerize with their skills on stage By Elana Pruitt one another back and forth in a planned Daily Titan Staff Writer routine which kept this group of dancers consistently in motion. Cal State Fullerton’s most talented dancers The female dancers were not the only owned the stage Thursday night, releasing an ones maintaining graceful movements, as arousing mixture of jazz, modern hip-hop, most male dancers performed with genu- rhythm tap and musical dance numbers into ine feel of the music and the piece’s the air. purpose. Equal roles of impor- Welcome to this year’s Spring Dance Theatre. tance on stage brought an effective On its opening night, the mood thematically dance together. Beautiful stage broke the boundaries of tradition. presences charmed tradition into The performances are a collection of stu- a new realm of art. dent and faculty pieces, coordinated by Gladys Other highlighted dance pieces Kares. A full crowd supported the College of included "Glimpses," an interest- the Arts presentation, held in CSUF’s Little ing look into the mind of a danc- Theatre. er’s subconscious mind charac- The show began with an all-female group ters. Dancers walked across the costumed in loosely bound, earth- toned frocks. stage with abrupt stops, crawled Solely shining on the backstage wall was a backwards and had jittering leafless tree, without a surrounding colorful feet. This dance piece definitely hue but not barren of life. Titled "In Between," glimpsed into a world of emo- the dancers twisted and turned on desolate land, tional turmoil. like beautiful twigs in between the decision to "Coiled Refraction," was New separate from their parent root. Age ballet-esque gestures mixed The trance-like music kept each dancer in with urban, hip-hop dance rhythm with sounds of independent singer, trends. Leather, studded belts, Bjork, guiding each movement. The contem- Courtesy of Plummer Auditorium spandex and popular hairstyles porary musical sounds immediately radiated embraced club-like beats from Reed Martin, Austin Tichenor and Adam Long perform Shakespeare a soulful spirit of creative dance. As children the Dust Brothers. The feel of move away from their home and become inde- this piece was strong enough to pendent, each twig eventually branched out on bob heads up and down, rather Laughing with the Bard their own. than giving into the urge of After each dance ensemble, the lights turned dancing in the aisle. on for a couple of minutes to allow total com- The second half of the Play makes Shakespeare’s works accessible to all prehension of the previous dance, as well as dance show was also diverse. By Melanie Bysouth approach to theatre that the second act mental preparation for a following perfor- Tap dance proved that mul- Daily Titan Staff Writer came to pass. mance. A chattering audience speaking in awe- tiple talent exists in "Bach At the conclusion of the football inspiring tones, generally filled in the brief rest Between Us," while "Deadly In a performance at the Plummer game, Rippy went into the audience moments. This illustrated a collective interest Sin #5" illustrated an angel’s Auditorium on Sunday, the Reduced and snatched a program from an audi- and admiration for the dancers. soul being torn apart by the Shakespeare Company (RSC) man- ence member. He did so in order to see The proceeding dance titled "Inka Marka" greed that lived in lustful, competi- aged to do something that most high what plays they had already covered seemed to be a celebration of life and culture. tive admirers. Dancers challenged the school and college instructors wish and while the three men went over the Both males and females danced in unison meaning of the proclaimed art in "Push they could do — make Shakespeare list of plays in the program, thinking under an orange, purple and yellow sky. Sheer the Limits," heating up the stage with fun. And they did it very, very well. they had done the lot, Rippy told the complementary-colored clothing wrapped their sensual movements of pride, and "Let The performance began with an audience, "We might get out early bodies as the sun’s energy moved them. Yourself Go" told the tale of 1920s Courtesy of Little Theatre abridged version of what is perhaps today folks." Well, that was before Flutes, Spanish guitar and other South flapper killing her lover in a musical Jahnel C. Wallace dances Shakespeare’s most well known they realized that they had not yet done American instruments remained upbeat skit. in “Deadly Sin #5” during work—"Romeo and Juliet." "Hamlet." throughout the whole piece. As dancers singled Senses were fulfilled in watch- the Spring Dance Theatre. The three-man cast of Reed Martin, What a way to save the best for last. off and floated to the side where they followed ing dancers express themselves at the Matt Rippy and David Razowsky very The RSC version of "Hamlet" should quickly told the tragic tale of two star- be shown to every high school student crossed lovers, yet tragic it was not. in America. Brief as it was, compared Arguments, sword-fights, and even to the usual production of "Hamlet," the death scene were leaving the audi- it was detailed and most certainly told Tastes of Middle East in Long Beach ence laughing out loud. the most important aspects of the play. Next was "Titus Andronicus," pre- Getting tired of always playing the sented as a cooking show complete woman, when it came time for Rippy with a decapitation and instructions on to don the Ophelia wig and respond to Lebanese restaurant seduces the palate with the savory spices of genuine Mediterranean cuisine cooking the head into a pie, not one of "Get thee to a nunnery" he decided he the funnier scenes in the production but had had enough. So Martin decided to By Debra Santelli most certainly the most disgusting. select a member of the audience to play Daily Titan Copy Editor Presented in its abridged entirety the part. was a rap version of "Othello." With A young woman from the front Aroma, aroma, aroma! That’s what initially each player providing goofy lyrics and row was brought on stage and told compelled me to walk through the doors of Open the beat box, each pivotal moment of to scream after Hamlet says his line. Sesame. But aroma of what you say? the tragedy was ridiculously revealed She does, yet Rippy feels it would be Marinated chicken cooking on an upright spit, to the audience. It was great. much stronger if she could get inside an array of ingredients such as — roasted egg- Another play presented in abridged Ophelia’s head and feel what she is plant, garlic sauce, parsley, mint, lemon juice, detail was "Macbeth." Before begin- experiencing at this point in the scene. olive oil’s, toasted sesame seeds, rose water, and ning, the cast said that adding to their With help from the audience, the Turkish coffee with cardamom to name a few. brilliant rendition are the impeccable subconscious, ego and superego of Some of the above ingredients are what make Scottish accents each of them pos- Ophelia were created. While the first up the Lebanese diet,, which is one of the many sesses. This of course was false. The two rows waved their arms back and cuisines that come from the Mediterranean. dialogue in the mini — “Macbeth” left forth and chanted "maybe, maybe not, But many brave souls that venture into this the actors sounding more like drunken maybe, maybe not," her "ego" (a man intricate cuisine fall short of the essence of the pirates than refined Scotsman, it was from the audience) ran back and forth food — Open Sesame soars with intricacy. hysterical. The scene turned one of across the stage. Located in the heart of Long Beach, on the the most tragic of Shakespeare’s plays Meanwhile, the rest of the audience renowned "2nd Street" area, Open Sesame is a into one of the funniest things I saw on was broken into to three groups and welcomed new comer. that stage, even if it may have offended each given their own one-liner to yell This cute little grill is an eye opener. Decorated audience members of Scottish decent. at poor Ophelia. While the first two in traditional décor of Lebanon — lots of colorful The nine comedies were brought groups yelled quotes from the play, pillows adorn the booths, romantic wall murals of together and combined to make one the balcony yelled something that was the country’s rural side grace the walls, and tables giant super play featuring characters, most definitely not from Hamlet: "Cut and chairs figurined into traditional Tuscany arch quirks and aspects of them all. For the crap Hamlet, my biological clock is style wood work add the finishing touch to the someone who knows the plots and ticking and I want babies now." ambiance. Victoria moncayo/Special to the Daily Titan characters of most of Shakespeare’s This was audience participation at The dining room, however, is practically non- Decorated in traditional Lebanese style, the restaurant offers an authentic experience. comedies, this was hilarious. its best. Over one thousand people existent. Including the two outside street tables, Yummy! O.K., maybe I could have found a better justice. They mix just enough roasted garlic with Yet although the audience seemed to came together to provide this young there’s around 10, most of which only sit two to enjoy the comic style in which the new word, but sometimes simple-stupid says it all. fluffy egg whites, that it can be eaten be itself woman with the motivation she needed three people. When Open Sesame first opened, I would like to thank Open Sesame for finally without getting that overwhelming garlicky fla- play was told, for those in the audience to scream. Despite staying focused on sitting wasn’t a big deal, but from the looks of the not familiar with the comedies, this seg- making a falafel patty that’s not dried tasteless vor. It’s like a garlic soufflé. their role in Ophelia’s insanity, every- restaurant lately, many people captured the scent balls of beans. Their falafel patties are blended The vegetarian plate has it all for me. Hummus, ment may have been a bit confusing. one was laughing at the lunacy of what that I did — for this little grill is busier and busier Another moment in the production, with zesty flavoring and moist. They come as an baba ganoush, tabbouleh, grape leaf, and two we were all doing. It may not have every time I go. appetizer ($3.75), in a sandwich - stuffed inside falafel patties, with warm pita bread, and tahini which left a few scratching their heads, been theater at its finest but it was most Onto the meal … was the RSC’s rendition of the histo- a pita ($3.25), or on their vegetarian combo plate and garlic sauce – I’m in heaven. The entire certainly at its funniest. I began with Hummus, a staple within Lebanese entrée ($6.99). essence of Lebanese food on one plate, what ries. After a hearty and well-deserved food, which is pureed chick-peas, mixed with One of the actors had the idea that Lebanese cuisine’s traditional salad is Tabboule more could I ask for. round of applause, the cast proposi- fresh garlic, lemon juice, tahini (roasted sesame ($3.75). Tabboule is parsley and Bulgar wheat What else can I say …except go, try, and be the historical side of Shakespeare could tioned the audience, "Since we have seeds) and extra virgin olive oil (appetizer $3.50, be best told as a football game. Two of mixed with chopped green onions, tomatoes, enchanted. three whole minutes left, why don’t we and comes as a side dish to most entrees). mint, olive oil and fresh lemon juice — very the actors ran wildly about the stage do Hamlet again?" And they did. Hummus is either a hit or miss: this one hit a rushing the passer, who just happened punchy and quite a change from your everyday Following a warning to children grand slam! Pureed to a golden velvety consis- iceberg lettuce salad. to be passing a crown as the ‘commen- that they not try this at home, Martin, tency, with flavors so perfectly balanced — your tator’ explained how the crown found For those requiring a more "American" style Rippy and Razowsky ran about the taste buds dance for the aphrodisiac that has been salad, Fettoush salad ($2.99) will fit your fancy. itself to be upon the various heads of stage and in less than ninety seconds, introduced into your mouth. British royalty. At one point, a penalty Fettoush is known as Lebanese peasant salad, "Hamlet" spotted the ghost, promised Baba Ganoush – pureed, roasted eggplant, consisting of chopped lettuce, cucumber, toma- flag was thrown and a whistle sounded to avenge his father, killed Polonius, mixed with herbs and olive oil was my next muse as "King Lear" was fouled for being "a toes, green onion, parsley, radish, sour berries made Ophelia crazy, had a duel with (appetizer $3.75, and comes as a side dish to most (sumac), toasted pita croutons, fresh mint, lemon fictitious character on the field." Laertes, accidentally poisoned his entrées). The Baba Ganoush was very powerful, This segment was very funny to juice and olive oil. Lots of fresh ingredients, lots mother, killed the king, and died. It almost too much so. The smoky grilled flavor of of flavor. watch and was full of outrageous ener- was exhausting just watching, but then the eggplant was very poignant. The consistency gy. With my minor understanding of Back to that initial aroma you encounter upon they did it even faster. was not completely smooth, nor chunky — it was entering Open Sesame, well I have found the British history, I was able to follow The RSC’s production of "The in-between. So if you’re not raised on this dish, the "game" quite well. However, I main culprit — the marinated chicken dishes. Location: Complete Works of William chances are between the rich flavor and mush- Chicken Tawook or Chicken Shawarma are 5215 E. 2nd. St., Long Beach, CA think that many just enjoyed the wacky Shakespeare (Abridged)" was fan- like texture — you might not flip for this one. But physical humor of the cast rather than two very traditional Lebanese entrees. In both Phone: tastic. It was very clever and hys- in the grand scheme of Baba Ganoushes, it is one dishes the chicken is marinated, the difference (562) 621-1698 the verbal content that summarized the terically funny. Although I had hoped of the better attempts at this rich dish. being, Tawook are breast chunks charbroiled and Hours: historical plays. they would have placed more indi- Grape leaves are always such an interesting What was perhaps the most fun Shawarma are breast shaved slices cooked on an Sunday – Thursday - 11:00 a.m.- 10:00 p.m. vidual attention on the comedies, I topic of discussion for me. The general consen- upright spit. Both are served with hummus, warm Friday and Saturday - 11:00 a.m. – 10:30 p.m. about this production was the way the thoroughly enjoyed what I watched. sus on them is — if you haven’t tried them, do pita bread, garlic sauce, and choice of salad for Price Range: cast involved the audience. Unlike in The performance was very imagina- so. When made right, they’re an addictive snack. typical plays, this cast talked to, sat $8.99. They also come as pita sandwiches. On a Appetizers - $2.25 to $3.75 tive and the physical comedy was Their grape leaves are stuffed with rice, tomato, side note, Open Sesame serves this garlic sauce Sandwiches- $3.25 to $4.99 with and even acted with the audi- thoughtfully haphazard. The RSC parsley, onions, mint, lemon juice, and cooked ence. It was through this unusual with most of their dishes – Oh-my, it is so unbe- Entrees - $5.99 to $10.99 production was nothing like your with olive oil (appetizer 5 pieces for $3.75). lievably unbelievable, that words just can’t do it 4 Thursday, April 12, 2001 DEtour Out of time, out of place Remake of the 1993 French movie, “Les Visiteurs” turns out to be a disappointment

By Elana Pruitt Daily Titan Staff Writer

Prepare yourself for a box office letdown as, "Just Visiting," a movie about medieval time travel into the 21st century is a long bore for "Just Visiting." In the 1993 French film titled "Les Visiteurs," a nobleman and his servant travel between 12th century and present-day France. With the current, reproduced, American copy of the movie, Frenchmen travel from the Old World into the new millennium and the windy city of Chicago. French actor Jean Reno plays Count Thibault, a cocky yet compas- sionate nobleman. Reno, also known Courtesy of MCA Records for roles in "Mission Impossible," Third time is still a charm for K-Ci & JoJo. "Godzilla," and "The Professional," Courtesy of Hollywood Pictures is believable as a powerful figure. Medieval French nobleman, Count Thibault (Jean Reno) and his servant Andre (Christian Clavier) Thibault needs to escape France end up in the 21st century Chicago in “Just VIsiting.” because of mischief involved with and societal differences. The natural World, Applegate’s character is too judgements if choosing to subject K-Ci & JoJo spice up his planned engagement to Princess response of outsiders being forced calm and laid-back. This dispas- your intelligence to foolish non- Rosalind (Christina Applegate) so into a society that relies heavily on sionate display ultimately detracts sense. smooth R&B with a touch of he and his servant are confronted cell phones and television is sup- her from being the star. Special highlights include with a wizard (Malcolm McDowell) posed to be scary. Supporting actress Tara Reid plays Applegate’s beautiful trained who tries to help them escape a But as Thibault and Andre dis- Andre’s savior. Living next door to English accent as Princess Rosalind Musicians’ new is bound to be a hit harsh world. The only problem is cover that trapping people inside a Malfete, she gets to know him and and Angelique’s eccentric fashion the good ‘ol wiz has no idea where box is not a TV’s purpose and a toi- most importantly, understands him. taste. But that’s about it. they will be sent. By Damian Calhoun let is not a new and improved foun- Her character, Angelique, bright- Unfortunately, I have no emo- going crazy if I can’t see you again" This is when the story starts Daily Titan Asst. Sports Editor is the hook and if that can’t get you tain, we learn that their American ens up the movie with an upbeat tional connection with Applegate’s to unfold and scenes get silly. host needs some redefining herself. and positive personality. She brings slow-moving tear in her right eye as the ladies, then something must you Screenwriter of the movie who The successful half of the 1990’s be wrong with you. Applegate also plays Julia hope to Andre’s low-class position she plays Malfete. It’s just too late hit group , K-Ci & JoJo Hailey also plays servant Andre, Christian Malfete, an employee of the Chicago and inspires his rebellion against in the movie to understand her true Aside from "Crazy," the album Clavier is funny at times in char- return with their soulful balladry in has many hot and bangin’ tracks. museum, the same museum where an unfair world. The connection feelings. their joint project, entitled “X.” acterizing a lower-than-life peas- Count Thibault’s bedchambers are between Angelique and Andre is So beware of dull punch lines and In "Wanna Do You Right," K-Ci & ant. But it is ridiculous to watch a "X", for the Roman numeral 10, JoJo apologize to the ladies for all of exhibited for the entire world to emotional, spiritual and needed for limited character development. stands for the 10-year career that grown man eating on the floor of view. The coincidence is too pre- such simple plots in a dragging Forced laughter is bad for your the wrong that each has done to their an upscale restaurant in the city, Jodeci and brotherly duo have been girlfriends in the past. It is the kind dictable and corny. Finding out story. health anyway. together. The 13-track album follows because he enjoys slaving to master that Thibault is a long-lost ancestor Predictability runs consistently of track that could come in handy Thibault. the pattern of the previous two with when your girl leaves you and you hardly fazes Malfete, as Applegate throughout the movie, even with clean production and a strong infu- Such scenes consistently shows no real gasp of horror that amusing scenes between Thibault have to try and get her back. drag throughout the movie, but sion of smoothed out R & B with a If you’re not into the apologizing time travel is possible. Even wit- and Andre. Simple-mindedness is small touch of hip-hop. not because it is illogical for the nessing the smoky transition from needed for this movie, so one must mode, then track six is for you. K- Frenchmen to be fearful of cultural Production for their latest proj- Ci & JoJo again team up with fallen the modern world back to the Old suppress all critical and realistic ect comes from all angles of the rap giant, in "Thug N musical spectrum. From Babyface to U, Thug N Me." This track shows to former Jodeci member the other side of the duo. For the Devante Swing, “X” is laced with second time, the Hailey brothers and some of tightest produced songs. Tupac laces up what should become Following in the tradition of the an anthem for all of the hardcore group’s first two , “X” also fellas’. has produced a hot single that has "I Can’t Find the Words," shows everyone singing and harmonizing the versatility of not only the album with the group. Whether they were but of the brothers. The track has an apart of Jodeci or on their own, K- old style feel to it. From the mode of Ci & JoJo have a perfect history of R&B legends Sam Cooke and Otis having some of their songs reach Redding, K-Ci shows that he can platinum status. also sing like the legends once did. From "" to The album has all of the bases "Stay" to " to covered. If you’re romancing that "Cry For You" as a part of Jodeci, special young lady, then "Crazy" is together, the legacy continues with the song for you and so is "I Can’t "You Pick Me Up", "Don’t Rush", Find the Words." If you’re trying "Tell Me It’s Real," the colossal hit to patch up a broken relationship, "All My Life" and the collaboration then "Wanna Do You Right" is your with TuPac "How Do You Want track. But if you’re just thugged out It," off of their previous albums. and not worrying about marriage or “X” keeps the tradition going with trying to fix up your relationship, the hit "Crazy" from the "Save the then "Thug N U, Thug N Me," is the Last Dance" soundtrack." The song song for you. shows that the group knows how to No matter what mode you’re in, sweep the ladies of their feet. "I’m K-Ci & JoJo and "X" has everything