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With 35,000 students, Cal State CSUF students, friends and fam- Fullerton is the largest school of the ily came together at the TSU Pavil- CSUs. But according to the Dean of ion for a movie screening to benefit Students office, less than half of these the Filipino charity organization students participate in clubs and ac- “Gawad Kalinga,” which in Tagalog tivities on campus. means to give care. CSUF offers over 260 clubs on Hosted by the Pilipino American campus, giving students the oppor- Student Association, the movie tril- tunity to connect to their campus ogy “Paraiso” revolves around the on many different levels. To get in- mudslide that struck the Philippines volved, a student can go Greek, or on Feb. 17, 2006. join a club in their major. Students “Our goal is to raise $5,000 to go can also join clubs where they may toward building a school in the Phil- discover or deepen religious convic- ippines,” said nichole Puzon, busi- tions. Other clubs offer experiences ness major and sports coordinator in cultural diversity, sports, politics, for the association. or special interests. “This is a new event for us,” said At any time a student can join any Steve navarro, the association’s trea- of these organizations. It only takes a surer. The 23-year-old senior said trip to the second floor of the Titan their organization usually partici- Student Union where a list of the pates in sporting events like mara- clubs can be found, or a visit to the thons for fundraising. BY reza aLLaH-BaKHsHi/Daily Titan Staff Photographer organization’s Web site. The idea came from Puzon’s aunt SEE CLEARLY - Students of Olan Farnall’s Advertising Campaign class held a mock demonstration against glasses to promote Lasik surgery on Students who are involved in de- who knew about the movie through Monday in the quad. The class had to create and advertising campaign for Bausch and Lomb. partment clubs can network with her brother, one of the executive other professionals. By networking producers of the movie. and making contacts, students gain The event’s coordinator, Abigail an edge on the competition. de la Rosa, 24, said the organization Advertising Class Stages Lasik Promotional Campaign The CSUF Accounting Society was formed in 1995 and focuses on Titans promote cor- who have become fed up. Students amphitheater to learn more about measurements with our diagnos- meets twice a week with around 80 housing, health and education for in Olan Farnall’s Titan Com Agency, the Lasik procedure. tic equipment to find out exactly active members. At meetings, mem- children in the Philippines. rective eye procedures and advertising class, organized an Students who signed up to what the error is and what can bers socialize and eat with one anoth- “We try to get the kids the kind of event promoting Bausch & Lomb’s learn more about Lasik were be treated with it,” Summers and spread awareness er, and during the academic year the education they deserve,” de la Rosa Lasik eye-surgery procedure, which given raffle tickets to win iPod said. “[The optometrists] pro- club makes trips to games said. was aimed at providing college stu- Shuffles and tickets to Orange gram the prescription on the la- and theme parks. Gawad Kalinga member and BY noLan anDre dents with information on the cur- County Flyers and Los Angeles ser. The laser beam then comes Sophomore kinesiology major CSUF alumna Joanne Protacio said Daily Titan Staff Writer rent state of the procedure. Avengers games. down and it reshapes the tissue [email protected] Christian Villaruz has been an active she joined the group mainly because Chris Jett, 23, organized the Gail Summers, a Bausch & of the cornea.” member of a cultural organization she wanted to learn about Filipino event for Bausch & Lomb, held Lomb representative, explained that While the surgery may be called the Filipino American Student culture. Protacio moved to the U.S. The world of eye-glasses and Monday in the Becker Amphithe- the Lasik procedure is very fast and “easy and painless,” the cost of Association. For two years, Villaruz when she was 4 years old and said she contacts is one many college stu- atre. Groups of students marched painless. the procedure may not be. De- has enriched his own sense of culture, wanted to get back to her roots. In dents are forced to live in, but through the Titan Walk and around “What the laser does is reshape uncovering a deep appreciation for 2006, Protacio ran the Long Beach the Lasik eye-surgery procedure the Quad chanting “free your vi- the cornea and thereby treats the International Marathon, “Hero’s has provided an answer for those sion” and urged students to visit the refractive error. We take a lot of see LasiK - PaGe 3 Run,” to raise funds for the group. see cLUBs - PaGe 3 “It’s overwhelming because I’ve met a lot of people who want to help and do something good, but just don’t know how,” Protacio said. She said that she volunteers for the Rap Lecture Educates Youth organization to spread the word and bring attention to the association’s BY misa nGUYen to listen and understand the subject “Based on the format, that’s how goal of helping to end poverty in the Daily Titan Staff Writer being taught. you’re going to reach your target,” he Philippines. [email protected] At Crenshaw High School, music said. “I’m glad many people showed up production classes are offered to stu- Logwood then demonstrated a lec- despite the rain,” navarro said of the An experimental form of hip-hop dents who are interested in exploring ture using hip-hop music for a lesson April 20 event. The association sold music is being used to educate youth their artistic skills. on nutritional facts in a song titled, about 400 tickets in presale alone, and adults alike. Jean-Marie explained that forcing “At Least 5.” according to navarro. “If we can in- The Cal State Fullerton Center for students to study subjects they don’t To demonstrate education of social spire people to do something to help the Study of Economics of Aging and want to is not as effective as letting injustice through music, Jean-Marie others, we’ve done our job.” Health hosted a panel Wednesday ti- them flourish in their interests. approached the audience with free- San Clemente resident Letty tled “Hip-Hop, Health and Econom- “Everyone wants to be like Jay-Z or style lyrics. Santos said her friend’s daughter is ics” at the Titan Student Union. P. Diddy,” Jean-Marie said jokingly. “Issues that are controversial need involved with the association and An approach to education through According to Logwood, the im- to be addressed and the language came to show her support. rap music is being tested by former age of hip-hop is filled with gang used may not be for kids,” Jean-Ma- “I liked the movie,” Santos said. “I rap singer Stephen “Cue” Jean-Ma- violence, female degradation and the rie said. just wish it didn’t run so late because rie, director of justice, advocacy and unnecessary use of profanity. Logwood explained that language I have a long ways to drive home.” compassion for Xealot Records Inc. “But it wasn’t always this way,” he is a reflection of intelligence and the Anaheim resident Leo Arce also and Steven J. Logwood, president of added. use of profanity is a projection of in- came to show his support. He said FutureSoft, Inc./Positive Records. The media concentrates on the tellect. his daughter attends CSUF and the “I’m focused on using music for negative images of hip-hop and in Logwood said bringing music with rest of his children are involved in academics, financial management, turn, rappers feel pushed to produce a message to youth and older audi- Filipino-American organizations. health and wellness, social improve- these demands, Jean-Marie said. ences is not just about providing good “I think it’s an interesting movie,” ment – new applications for music,” The state of music today dismays beats and lyrics, but a good lesson. Arce said. “I always invite my friends Logwood said. older generations that are used to the “Our mission is to create a new to watch and join events like this Positive Records uses music-based feel-good tunes of Stevie Wonder, genre of music,” he said. to give our support to the Filipino learning systems to teach youth and Logwood said. He also added that Being first in the industry to use community.” adults worldwide about the impor- violent, sex-driven music is desensi- hip-hop music for education would The screening also included live tance of things like eating five servings tizing younger generations to the use be a rewarding career for those who performances by former American of fruits and vegetables a day, how to of unnecessary profanity. choose to follow it, according to Log- Idol contestant Camille Velasco and invest money and how to bridge the Saggy pants, midriff-baring tops wood. CSUF student and rap artist Mar- gap between Iraq and America, ac- and a proliferation of tattoos on Hip-hop is the language of this lon D. Since her 2003 appearance cording to Logwood. youth are a product of the type of generation so use it for positive mu- on American Idol, Velasco, a Holly- Instead of lectures that leave stu- music today, Logwood said. sic, Jean-Marie said. wood resident, has been working on dents scratching their heads, Log- In answer to a question from the Davina Ling, director of the center an R&B album under an indepen- wood explained that by audience about what age group their and assistant professor of economics, BY KarL THUnman/Daily Titan Photo editor dent label. In the meantime, she said combining lesson plans from music aims to target, Logwood ex- said she is looking into incorporat- THINK FAST - The Titan’s Matt Sanders jumps over Aztecs Matt she also tries to perform for chari- teachers with slow, monotone hip- plained that his focus is on genre and ing bilingual music into educating Lemire during the Titans last game of it’s spring schedule against San table events. hop jingles, students are more likely not age. her own students. Diego State Saturday, April 21 at Titan Stadium.

Tomorrow The Buzz onLine www.dailytitan.com weaTHer renaissance faire mULTimeDia ToDaY Tomorrow Sunny Review on the culture, wardrobe and attendees of cHecK oUT oUr DaiLY PoDcasTs onLine aT DaiLYTiTan.com Sunny the annual Renaissance Faire. High: 73 High: 73 Low: 56 Low: 57 2 april 25, 2007 Page two IN otHeR NewS INteRNatIoNaL NewS Student Organization Spotlight 65 People Killed in Somalia Explosions Video game Design Club MOGADISHU, Somalia—after the seventh straight day of fighting, By Jackie kimmel aging to make this club work despite nity to demo and advertise their fin- pany to assist in building their Somalia’s capital erupted with more explosions that killed at least 65 people, Daily Titan News Editor having an assigned temporary advi- ished game products. resumes. according to Somalia’s elman Human Rights organization. [email protected] sor, no meeting room and no formal “Through this class we have a The group explained that In- ethiopian troops, who have been working with the Somalia government, funding. common drive to make a game,” said ternet game design is a group are making their final push to rid the nation of a warlord militia group be- New club wants to effort and the organization helps fore moving forward with a peace conference. them met new people. tens of thousands have fled Mogadishu as the death toll climbs to 358 bring majors together “our club helps us net- people after only seven days. with video gaming work,” said 21-year-old member while shipments of food have been sent to the capital’s refugees, the pack- Corinne ashimine. “game de- sign is a team environment.” ages had to be returned because there was no clearance from the Somali over the last three months In an effort to grow their re- government, according to aid workers and diplomats. a group of dedicated computer sources, the club is participating science students have come in the career center job and in- together to start the Cal State ternship fair to raise funds. Plus, NatIoNaL NewS Fullerton Video game Design they are hosting a game robotics Club. camp which to is be held on May Prison Riot Breaks Out in Indiana Being less than a semester 26. as a part of the camp, the old the club has already ac- “This group is tremendous and 21-year-old President Jason Jackson. club is inviting high school and a two-hour prison riot broke out in Indiana on tuesday at the New Castle quired 30 members and hopes very motivated,” said professor Sam The club is currently working on surrounding college students Correctional Facility. The men’s medium-security prison, which is about 43 to gain at least 100 by sum- Stokes. “Computer science is doing getting a room where computer sci- to participate in the festivities. miles east of Indianapolis, was housing about 1,630 prisoners. mer. The organization is open some great stuff and having fun.” ence students can meet and play They are also inviting represen- emergency squads and state police were sent to the prison. New Castle to anyone, including alumni, Stokes’ introduction to gaming their newly created games. tatives from Microsoft and local Mayor tom Nipp said the entire city police force was also activated. while who are interested in Internet class brought most of the club’s as apart of the upcoming CSUF gaming companies to join the th authorities were able to secure the perimeter of the prison, inmates set fires games. members together, with at least 80 50 anniversary, the video game camp. in the courtyard, injuring two staff members. “we want people from oth- percent of the club stemming from design club is planning on creating For more information on be- Indiana State Police Sgt. Rod Russell said authorities had confirmed that er majors to be involved too,” his class. Being that the club has and implementing a tuffy racer coming apart of the video game no inmates had escaped the premise. said 23-year-old club treasurer no official meeting time, most of game using the school’s mascot as design club visit their online In March, arizona and Indiana reached an agreement for the New Castle Mehmet akkurt. the club’s business is conducted the main character. once the game forum at www.csufgc.com or e- Correctional Facility to house up to 1,260 arizona inmates because of arizo- Since the club is brand new during the gaming class. as apart of is created they want to brand it and mail csufvideogamedesignclub@ na’s shortage of prison space, according to the associated Press. the students involved are man- the class the club has the opportu- create their own production com- gmail.com. LoCaL NewS New Information in Pat Tillman’s Death CaMPUS CaLeNDaR STRaNGeR THaN WEDNESDAY students with current CSUF ID and New developments surrounding the death of Pat tillman surfaced tues- Stress and work Related Physical $9 for adult general admission. day after an army Ranger spoke at a congressional hearing. Problems F i c T i O N army Spc. Bryan o’Neal said a commanding officer had ordered him to 12 to 1 p.m.: Dr. Rick Ho ex- FRIDAY keep quiet about the friendly fire incident that killed tillman. plains how stress can induce work- New Play Festival o’Neal told Rep. Henry waxman, D-Calif., chairman of the House related problems. The lecture will be 8 to 10 p.m.: Play readings of ‘Santa’ to Compete key noise and manure piles. Committee on oversight and government Reform that he was ordered not held in CP-700. new works by Cal State Fullerton “They bray a lot any time day to tell tillman’s brother about what had happened. Spring texas Hold em’ Classic students. The event will take place at a retired 64-year-old man, af- or night. You never know when tillman’s brother, who was on a nearby convoy, was initially told his 4 p.m. at the tSU Underground the grand Central art Center. ad- fectionately called “Santa” by his they’re going to cut loose,” he brother had died during heroic combat with the enemy, according to the Dollar wednesday Bowling mission is free. fans, plans to compete for the testified. associated Press. Nights national Rock, Paper, Scissors o’Neal said he was ordered to keep quiet by his then-Lt. Col. Jeff Bailey, 6 to 10 p.m. at the tSU Under- Stepping out by Richard Harris title in Las Vegas, according to 2,500 Mile Taxi Ride the battalion commander who oversaw tillman’s platoon. ground 8 to 10:30 p.m. at the Young The- an aP story on snopes.com. University Band atre. tickets are $8 in advance for The man, Ray Scott, has done PHOENIX (AP) - a retired 8 to 10:30 p.m.: The ensemble students with current CSUF ID and well so far in his Rock, Paper, New York couple who hailed a offers traditional band pieces and $9 for adult general admission. Scissors career, winning the taxi for their 2,500-mile move selections for wind symphony under New Hampshire title through to northern arizona arrived FoR tHe ReCoRD the direction of Mitchell Fennell and SATURDAY an eight-round tournament in with their two cats at their desti- guest conductors. admission is free titan Kid Healthy Challenge nation on Monday. It is the policy of the Daily titan to correct any inaccurate informa- Manchester, aP said. The com- at the Meng Concert Hall. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.: The Chal- Neither Betty nor Bob Ma- tion printed in the publication as soon as the error is discovered. any petition in Las Vegas can be lenge will promote physical activity tas drive and they wanted to incorrect information printed on the front page will result in a correction viewed on eSPN and the winner THURSDAY and healthy eating. The first 4, 000 spare their cats, Pretty Face and printed on the front page. any incorrect information printed on any will receive a prize of $50,000. Free glow Bowling Thursday children will receive a free backpack, Cleopatra, a trip on an airplane other page will be corrected on page 2. errors on the opinion page will “I don’t have a strategy,” 3 to 7 p.m. at the tSU Under- pedometer and set of “activePlay” to their retirement home about be corrected on that page. Corrections also will be noted on the online Scott told aP reporters. “I can’t ground cards. The event is free and open to 90 miles north of Phoenix. version of the Daily titan. be thinking ‘what’s he gonna women and Philanthropy Night the public. They left the couple’s Queens Please contact managing editor Joe Simmons at (714) 278-5693 or throw? I just throw something.” at the Theatre “Stepping out” Stepping out by Richard Harris neighborhood april 10 in at [email protected] with issues about this policy or to report He plans to wear a Santa cos- 6:30 p.m.: online registration is 2 to 4:30 p.m. at the Young The- Douglas guldeniz’s canary-col- any errors. tume in Las Vegas, but is unsure required for the event that will in- atre. tickets are $8 in advance for of how children will react, he ored Ford SUV cab and trav- clude admission to the play and a students with current CSUF ID and told aP. eled about 10 hours a day for a desert reception. admission is $20 $9 for adult general admission. “I have a very nice Father $3,000 flat rate plus gas, meals per person at Young Theatre. New Play Festival Christmas outfit - not one of and lodging. The SUV is a hy- Cello Choir 8 to 10 p.m.: Play readings of those tacky Santa suits - but I brid-electric vehicle, which Daily titan 8 to 10:30 p.m.: guest conductor new works by Cal State Fullerton wonder about little kids seeing helped lessen the cost of fuel. “It was pretty tiring, for my editorial Lee Richey leads this group of stu- students. The event will take place at Santa in Vegas. what would I dent cellists in a program of music the grand Central art Center. ad- say to them?” he said. wife especially,” said Bob Matas, executive editor adam Levy through the ages at the Recital Hall. mission is free. 72, a former audio and video Managing editor Joe Simmons admission is $10. Stepping out by Richard Harris A Donkey Testifies engineer for advertising agen- News editor Jackie Kimmel Stepping out by Richard Harris 8 to 10:30 p.m. at the Young The- cies. “we’re happy where we are. asst. News editor Maggie Hauser we’re happy and that’s it.” asst. News editor Robert Moran 8 to 10:30 p.m. at the Young The- atre. tickets are $8 in advance for DALLAS (AP) - Faced with asst. News editor Marina Zarate atre. tickets are $8 in advance for students with current CSUF ID. complaints that his donkey Matas said he was “flabber- Photo editor Karl thunman was too loud, attorney gregory gasted” by the attention sur- Sports editor Laurens ong Shamoun decided to bring his rounding the couple’s trip. Pass- entertainment editor Jickie torres case directly to the court: He ers-by recognized them when opinion editor Katy French FReewaY CLoSUReS had the donkey testify. they saw the New York cab, he Introspect editor Julianna Crisalli Buddy the donkey appeared said. Copy editor James thompson ALL WEEK on western avenue. west on arte- in court wednesday. He walked “every state that we , peo- Copy editor Joey english ple would say ‘are you the ones?’ assistant Copy editor ellice Soliven sia avenue, north on Firestone, to to the bench and stared at the Northbound I-5 from SR-91/I- northbound I-5. jury, the picture of a gentle, well- and we would say ‘Yes, we are assistant Copy editor Yvonne Villarreal the ones,’ “ Matas said. assistant Copy editor John Kroncke 5 Connector to Artesia Boulevard. Southbound I-5 Artesia Boule- mannered creature and not the assistant Copy editor Caitlyn Collins Use: westbound SR-91 to north- vard on-ramp. loud, aggressive animal he had The Sedona mayor welcomed News Page Designer Valerie Rodriguez bound 605, north to I-5. Use: travel east on artesia Boule- been accused of being. the couple at a noontime cere- News Page Designer Petre Spassov Southbound I-5 from Artesia vard to Beach Boulevard. take Beach Shamoun was in a dispute mony Monday, presenting them Multimedia editor Ian Hamilton Boulevard to Beach Boulevard. Boulevard south to the southbound with oilman John Cantrell, with a bag of Sedona souvenirs. adviser tom Clanin Use: artesia Boulevard exit, south I-5 on-ramp. who had complained to the city Their real estate agent presented Knott avenue to east SR-91, east of Southbound I-5 Beach Boule- about a storage shed Shamoun them with the keys to their new Main Line (714) 278-3373 editorial Fax (714) 278-4473 home in the Village of oak News Line (714) 278-4415 e-mail: [email protected] southbound I-5. vard on-ramp. was building in his backyard in Westbound SR-91 to north- Use: Northbound Beach Boule- Dallas. Cantrell said Shamoun Creek, a community just south advertising bound I-5 Connector. vard, east on artesia, south on Dale, retaliated by bringing the don- of Sedona. The couple will stay at a hotel Director of advertising emily alford Use: westbound SR-91 to north- east on orangethorpe to southbound key from his ranch and putting asst. Director of advertising Beth Stirnaman bound 605, north to I-5. I-5 on-ramp. him in the backyard. for a few days until all their be- ad Production Manager Keith Hansen Northbound I-5 Orangethorpe Limited lanes on eastbound and Cantrell complained of don- longings can be moved. Production Designer Steve Kendall Avenue on-ramp. westbound Artesia Boulevard be- Classified Manager Brenton Haerr Use: orangethorpe avenue west, tween Knott Avenue and Botryoi- National Sales Jackie Kimmel north on Dale, west on artesia, des Avenue. Promotions Rose anne De Ramos north to Firestone, to Valley View Westbound: Use Firestone to Val- account executive Kathleen Cisneros northbound I-5 on-ramp. ley View, south to artesia. account executive Stephanie Birditt account executive Kevin Frederickson Northbound I-5 Beach Boule- Eastbound: Use Knott to oran- entertainment Manager Sarah oak vard on-ramp. gethorpe, east to Beach, north on web Master Dan Beam Use: auto Center Drive, north Beach to artesia. Distribution Santana Ramos Business Manager/adviser Robert Sage

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He came, was interested, with Spring Romance Daily Titan Staff Writer and in 1997, took the job as the first BY EriKa Carmona Ibaraki, a child and adolescent de- [email protected] paid director of The Arboretum since For the Daily Titan velopment major. its opening in 1979. [email protected] After weeks of constant e-mail- Tucked into Cal State Fullerton’s “He takes care of the Arboretum,” ing and several dates, Ibaraki and northern face is an unusual sight in a said Diane King, a staff member of In the midst of spring when the Fujinami became an official couple city: a 26-acre botanical garden called The Arboretum. flowers have fully bloomed, almost on Aug. 8, 2006. Although Ibaraki The Arboretum. Since then Dyment has been pri- everyone seems too busy to stop and said she does not recall being “asked For Gregory Dyment, director of marily responsible for the all the op- smell the flowers. Students at Cal out,” she does remember the mutual The Arboretum, the garden is a home erations of The Arboretum, which in- State Fullerton, like the rest of so- feeling that was felt then, as it is felt away from home. It is a place to relax clude heading fundraising, managing ciety, are too caught up with trying now. and enjoy nature; but he’s not shy to staff and volunteers, as well as being a to balance school, work, family and Their common personalities and admit that at one time he didn’t even part of the design of the strategic 15- other responsibilities to even con- their ability to communicate with know it existed. year plan for The Arboretum. sider relationships. one another is what have kept these “I thought, wow, that’s interest- “His job is completely different,” According to Jack Bedell, a soci- Titans together for eight months ing, I went to said Mark Costello, manager of the Friends of the Arboretum. “It’s differ- ology professor, building a healthy now. However, according to the BY PETrE SPaSSoV/Daily Titan Graphic illustrator school just relationship requires trust, similar couple, the relationship sparked over the hill ent than being dean, it’s an arboretum, interest, maintaining separate iden- with an initial attraction. ing the same University and coincid- tor because she’s learned the ability and I never it’s like a different kind of animal.” tities, common values and goals. “I like his personality. We have ing school schedules. to trust him. knew there The reason for his involvement in Fellow Titans Shelley Ibaraki, the same sense of humor and he’s But besides having school in com- Similarly, Fujinami does not con- was an arbo- the landscape scene, Dyment said, is 22, and James Fujinami, 25, dem- very sarcastic,” Ibaraki said. mon, they both describe one another sider himself the jealous type, not retum here,” that he has always been interested in onstrate just that, stating that com- In such a fast paced society, stu- as “homebodies.” even when his girlfriend still keeps Dyment said. plants since a very young age. It is fas- munication and common personali- dents can be easily distracted by rela- “I love that we can have an intelli- in touch with her exes. For the past cinating he said to find plants or flow- ties is what keeps their relationship tionships. Bedell states the best way gent conversation and that she’s not Overall, many relationships get 10 years Dy- ers growing out in the wild without growing stronger. to keep a balance between relation- the type of girl that needs to be in initiated by various factors such as ment has spent DYmEnT any irrigation or help. “We met during the summer at ships and responsibilities is by avoid- the social circle,” Fujinami said, de- physical attraction but Ibaraki and his time with so many of the plants Even while attending college, he Disneyland,” said Fujinami, sociol- ing an over commitment. scribing his love interest. Fujinami portray what Hayes de- he loves. worked at Disneyland on the land- ogy major. But Dr. Javette G. Hayes, an assis- Hayes also describes another im- scribes as the “birds of a feather flock Graduating in 1989 from Cal Poly scape crew. It was June 20 when friends of tant professor of human communi- portant necessity for a relationship- together” phenomenon versus the Pomona with a bachelor’s degree in “He’s been a real driving force,” Ibaraki Fujinami took them along cation studies, has a different view. -trust. According to Hayes, trust is “opposites attract.” landscape architecture, Dyment de- Costello said. “He’s the face of The to the “happiest place on earth.” “[Those is a successful relation- vital. It not only builds a foundation Their relationship continues to cided it was time to move away from Arboretum.” It was soon after meeting that the ship] are willing to accommodate for intimacy but it also brings a rela- bloom due to their common values California. Dyment said even with 4,000 va- duo realized they had walked the the needs of their partners, and each tionship to another level, bringing a and interest in making their rela- Dyment ended up settling in Wash- rieties of plants on The Arboretum same campus for semesters without party respects the boundaries and sense of security and providing the tionship succeed. ington state, where he and his wife and grounds, he hopes to expand. acknowledging each other’s exis- needs expressed by the other,” Hayes ability to disclose personal informa- Although the Magic Kingdom ad- two daughters elected to live on a small “Greg has brought to the director- tence. said. tion. vertises dreams coming true, Ibaraki island where he worked as a landscape ship that has been instrumental in the After a long day at the Magic When it comes to getting work Before dating Ibaraki, Fujinami and Fujinami’s relationship is more architect, but soon fell in the construc- continuing development of the faculty Kingdom, the couple kept in touch done, such as exams and assign- was involved in a three-year rela- than just a dream. These Titans dis- tion slump during the time. of the staff of the whole operation,” like most of today’s modern society, ments, they know when to provide tionship. However, the child and play that a romantic relationship is “At that time it was very difficult said Eugene Jones, professor of botany over the Internet. one another with time and space, adolescent development major states indeed possible. to get a job, and in the world of con- and the first director of The Arbore- “He found me on MySpace,” said due to Ibaraki and Fujinami attend- she is not threatened by the ex fac- struction the first people that are let go tum at CSUF. “I think he’s done an ex- are the people in landscape,” Dyment ceptional job, and I hope he continues said. to do so.” As a result, Dyment searched for Dyment seems to be favored with LaSiK: STUDEnTS EDUCaTinG CSUF on SUrGErY jobs and eventually found one at Lake- all that come in contact with him, and spite vision being one of our basic signed to inform about the Lasik mers. portion. wold Estates in Tacoma, Washington, he seems to feel the same. senses, Lasik is still considered a procedure. Ingrid Chim, 22, hu- “You want to make sure you have When asked why she had not where within months he went from “It’s taken us awhile to build the cosmetic surgery and is not covered man services major, said although a stable refraction,” Summers said. seriously considered the surgery, garden manger to managing director team that we have here now, but I by insurance plans. she had recently gotten contacts, “They don’t want to do [the proce- Chim said because of pain. Accord- of the estate. think now we have the best team that Jett explained that most doctors she hoped to get the surgery by next dure] on children or on teens. The ing to Jett, however, the fear of pain “At that point my eyes were adjust- we have ever had here at The Arbore- offer financial programs to assist year. college demographic is usually the may be unnecessary. ing to a new line of work – I wasn’t tum,” Dyment said. those worried about the cost. If Anna Sunesson, 26, an unde- youngest.” “It’s totally painless and that’s the sitting behind a desk, a drafting table As for what the future holds, Dy- those interested are lucky enough to clared major, said she wears con- Summers said the technology has best part,” Jett said. drawing, and I thought it was chal- ment said he doesn’t know what he’ll have a medical spending account, tacts but like so many, the cost of been perfected so much that only For most with imperfect vision, lenging and a lot of fun managing a do, but says going back into landscape Lasik procedures qualify in most. the procedure is the biggest deter- about 5 percent of all patients expe- the thought of waking up in the public garden,” Dyment said. architecture is always a choice. According to AllAboutVision.com, ment to her getting the surgery. rience complications. morning to a clear world versus Five years later though, Dyment re- “As long as this job stays exciting the cost for the procedure in 2006 Age is another thing that could According to Summers, the no- groping for glasses or putting in turned to Southern California after and challenging, then I will continue was about $1,950 for both eyes. prevent a potential candidate from tion that Lasik is dangerous has contacts would be a dream come CSUF asked him if he would be in- to be interested in staying here at the Students approached tables de- being qualified, according to Sum- been blown completely out of pro- true. terested in applying for director of The Fullerton Arboretum,” Dyment said. CLUB: STUDEnTS LaCK ParTiCiPaTion his Filipino heritage by performing bers. The club sponsors events on With at least five members, any stu- folk dances and participating in cul- campus as well as a weekly meeting dent can create an organization. The tural events. in the TSU. student must write a constitution and “If I just went home I’d be bored,” “[Intervarsity] has helped me to be submit an application to the Dean of Villaruz said. “But instead I gained a more public and open with my faith,” Students office. According to associ- lot of friends and a social life.” said geology major Nicole Sanchez. ate dean of Students Esiquio Uballe, Intervarsity Christian Fellowship “It’s helped me make new friends and the first five members must be CSUF is a religious organization on campus open up opportunities for meeting students, but members outside of the with approximately 60 to 70 mem- people on campus.” university are permitted to join. Take the LAPD Entrance Exam LAPD Officers will be Available to Answer Questions

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Public speaking leaves Jesus Garcia para- lyzed. As a business major seeking a career in sales, it would seem spending time in front of a group would come naturally.

not so. in abnormal psychology. His palms sweat. The pound- The debilitating social phobia can ing beat of his heart mimics a Led render its victims unable to func- Zeppelin drum solo. Facts he’s been tion in social settings due to a fear of rehearsing escape his memory. The scrutiny from onlookers. deep tone of his voice becomes a “Surveys have been done that re- mere whimper. All eyes are on him. ported people would rather be inside For some, the fear of public speak- a building on fire than speak in front ing goes far beyond sweaty palms of a group of people … they won’t and a quivering voice. sign their name in front of people The trepidation can sometimes be or they wont eat in front of people. a symptom of glossophobia, a social The fear is so extreme it can interfere phobia in which the fear of public with their daily lives,” Stohs said. speaking becomes irrational and Public speaking anxiety, in ex- leaves the speaker treme cases, can disabled in front of lead to depression a group. or alcoholism, ac- Speech anxiety When it was my turn cording to the na- is one of the most “to speak, my heart tional Institute of common social Mental Health. phobias and was would just start racing “By ingesting a listed as one of the ... I would get butter- substance, whether top ten fears in “The flies in my stomach. “ it be a depressant Book of Lists,” edg- – Paul Lester like alcohol or tran- stems from a desire for perfection. In fear may lead to avoiding certain ter, who wrote an article about his fulfills a general education require- ing out the fear of Communications Professor quilizers, the goal some cases, students who experience courses or majors where oral pre- own experience with the anxiety for ment. The class allows students to death. is to alleviate the the anxiety have low self-esteem. sentations are mandatory or vital to “The Chronicle of Higher educa- practice their oration skills while one symptom is nervousness that is For some students, the anxiety of one’s grade, Stohs said. tion” in 2001. learning ways to ease anxiety. anxiety prior to – or so mindnumbing speaking in front of a class was the The most common concerns during grad school, “when it was “In this class, we spend a lot of at the mere notion it can leave one un- result of a humiliating experience in among students with an aversion to my turn to speak, my heart would time helping them overcome their of – speaking in front of a group of able to function. The goal is to feel high school or grade school when public speaking are making a mis- just start racing. My voice would jit- anxiety through thinking positively, people. other symptoms include less anxious, more relaxed,” Stohs their worst fears were realized. take, looking ridiculous, stumbling ter and I would get butterflies in my practice, breathing techniques and nausea, physical anguish and a trem- said. “I guess it all started when I was over words and forgetting essential stomach,” Lester said. other ways to cope,” said human bling voice. Fear of public speaking can some- in fourth grades and I had to speak elements of a presentation. College students, in particular, communications Professor nichole While social phobias, such as fear times be attributed to a hypoglyce- in front of the class about my Mis- “Students don’t want to be hu- are encouraged to take public speak- Ary. of public speaking, are most easily mic condition – a sugar-handling sion model,” Garcia said. “I went up miliated,” Stohs said. “to some it’s ing courses to alleviate the panic in The public speaking class caught attributed to shyness, the two are disorder that causes problems con- there and I mispronounced some- like death.” a learning environment, where they Garcia’s attention as he contemplates not necessarily related. verting sugars in food into biologi- thing and everyone started laughing. “When you’re in a large class you can learn to cope with their fears courses to take for the Fall semester. “The anxiety can be more primal, cal energy, energy needed to produce I just wanted the whole thing to be tend to sit in the back because you through practice, Stohs said. “I think I might try taking that an inbred reluctance,” said Professor relaxing neurotransmitters. over with.” expect not to be called on,” said Cal State Fullerton offers a 100- … it’s pretty obvious I could use the Joanne Stohs, who teaches a course other times, the nervousness For students, the overwhelming communications Professor Paul Les- level public speaking course, which help,” he said. April 25, 2007 5 opinion do You enjoy Hunting Polar Bears? Russia Welcomes You The Advocate from becoming extinct, which is the ProvidingTitan insight, analysis Editorial and perspective since 1960 Legalizing the hunting of likely direction that scientists have BY Robert Moran polar bears is intended to pointed to. Imagine That Piggy Bank The ice caps that the polar bears stop poaching, bad idea have hunted on for years have shrunk Last year, the top 25 high- reasonable. not to say that Leadership considerably, which is the reason for est earners on Wall Street just showing up merits a raise, BY MelissA FiTzgeRAld the increase in sightings in villages. made over $540 million each, but one can only purchase so As the semester nears its end, things that i believe in strongly Daily Titan Staff Writer The new environment has stolen the with the top three earning many private jets and private i find myself gearing up for the and they are tantamount to [email protected] food out of the mouth of the polar over one billion, according to estates on Lake Como. future. Final exams are coming good journalism. bear because without the ice caps it a study released yesterday by While we’re not eager to up, then summer school and A leader is someone who does polar bears have a shrinking habi- becomes harder for them to hunt the Service Employees inter- eradicate capitalism entirely, finally next school year. i find not keep his or her eyes and ears tat but Russia recently decided to seals. national Union. a majority of wealth in the myself looking back at the les- shut, a leader is someone that further handicap the bears by legal- So not only are the environmental While corporate America hands of a minority resem- sons i have learned. The first, acknowledges that others might izing hunting. Russia has made the odds stacked against them but now complains about the inflat- bles the ill-fated communist and perhaps the most impor- have the answers. rash and careless decision to lift the guns will be pointed in their direc- ed employment costs of the regimes of the soviet bloc. tant, is that advocacy is leader- i did not realize until recently 50-year-old ban on poaching polar tion much more often. minimum-wage raise, the top The concept of a salary-cap ship. that as the assistant news editor bears because of recent attacks and How well the cap will work, if at dogs cry wolf and wipe their is, granted, sacrilegious in a i have learned in this process for this newspaper, i have been the increase of sightings in villages. all, is hard to say, but if it works as tears with $100 bills. Appar- capitalist nation but there what it means to be a leader. it given a great opportunity: to set ironically, the release of the ban well as the age restriction on alcohol ently the economic crises that comes a point when greed means making choices you do an example. comes right after the announcement does in the U.S. than the days that has resulted in mass layoffs, supersedes necessity. not always want to make, choic- As a leader, setting an example that the Bush administration is con- polar bears will roam the earth are the elimination of health care Unless you have sired a es that are difficult, especially for those around us is perhaps sidering naming polar bears as an numbered. packages and the extinction small African nation, half a when they involve your friends. the most important aspect of endangered species. Though there has been an age re- of the paid lunch break have billion dollars is more than A leader is someone who lis- the position. Yet it is extremely But killing the polar bears within striction on alcohol and cigarettes in certainly helped cut costs … enough to live on. With the tens to what other people have important to be knowledgeable a cap is a good idea when Bush even the U.S. the fact remains that both and cushioned certain indi- many problems our society to say, while retaining his or her about how things are run in a thinks they may become extinct. are still easy enough for underage mi- viduals’ retirement funds. is facing – budget cuts to own opinions and implementing group. The objective behind the ban lift nors to get a hold of. The restriction We’re not criticizing any education, social services and the best course of action, even if The third definition of leader- is that poachers, who mainly kill may alleviate some silly accidents or individuals’ right to work health care – one would as- not everyone agrees. Because in ship is one who has the courage the bears whose meat is considered accidental alcohol poisonings but, and earn a decent living. sume that there was less than the end, it is not personal, it is to adapt and try new things. a delicacy, will be capped on how for the most part, if an underage However, the massively dis- enough to go around. But about what is best for the group. Still, as i have grown and many polar bears they can kill, but person wants to smoke or drink they proportionate compensation we all know that is certainly i find myself wondering what is changed, the future looms close. in reality it will just make killing are going to do it regardless. between the millions of indi- not the case. best not only for me, but for this nearly two weeks ago, i submit- the bears much, much easier. The Russia believes that allowing bears viduals whose daily drudgery So what is to be done? newspaper that i have come to ted my application for executive removal of the ban will theoretically to be killed within limits will save keeps the corporations not Share the wealth. Mr. Bush love. editor of this newspaper, not stop poachers from killing more than more from being killed but that’s only functioning, but flour- could certainly use your pa- i realize now why i chose to only because i want to set an what the Russian government deems like the U.S. putting age restrictions ishing, and the CEos whose triotic support. study journalism. i have this in- example for what i believe to be to be an excessive amount. on alcohol to prevent alcoholism. positions only exist so long as After all, we do have a war satiable curiosity about the way the core of journalism but for Russia also hopes that the legal The poachers at least would have the boat stays afloat, is hardly to fund. the world works and why things those disabled people who be- hunting of the bears will prevent been anxious illegally killing bears happen. For me it is important lieve they would never be much attacks, but the problem with that when the ban was policy, whereas to know the what, but perhaps of anything. if i believed that, i logic is that bears will attack, regard- now they may just receive a slap on of even greater importance is the would not have become the as- less of some of their counterparts the wrist if they kill too many bears. why. sistant news editor. being killed, and putting a cap on The polar bears were killed when Every day i wear two hats. in many ways, my coworkers how many bears can be killed is near the ban existed but now that it is When i am walking through and employers are the ones that impossible. lifted more bears will die because of campus i wear the reporter hat have taught me all these lessons, How can Russia expect to have a how hard it will be to regulate it. po- and see everything as a story, but and i have to thank them for tally of how many bears have been lar bears are by no means plentiful when i am in the newsroom i that. LETTERS To THE EDiToR hunted and killed when most hunt- and to give free range to poachers is wear the editor’s hat and share no matter what the future ers probably will not acknowledge a step in the direction of forever los- what i have learned with oth- holds, i am appreciative for the Any feedback, positive or negative, is encouraged, as we strive to what they have hunted? ing the bears to extinction. ers. opportunity to attempt to be keep an open dialogue with our readership. The Daily Titan reserves putting a cap on how many po- i hope one day soon Russia will Fairness and accuracy are better than what i was. the right to edit letters for length, grammar and spelling. Direct all lar bears die will still mean that realize that putting a cap on kill- comments, questions or concerns, along with your full name and these animals are damn-near-close ing still allows for a decrease in an E-mail Robert at [email protected] major, to executive editor Adam Levy at [email protected]. to being unprotected. A cap is not already declining population. i also enough to protect the polar bear hope it won’t be too late.

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BAKER: REFLECTS ON CAREER “She’s one of a kind. Some days it is hard [to catch her] but I love (From Page 8) her,” teammate Kiki Munoz said. A senior and utility player “She is an awesome person, and in for the Titans, Baker remembers a game when we click, we work well The A List how tough her first year was as she together.” entered collegiate competition. Gromacki said Baker is an invalu- “My freshman year was really able piece to the Titan softball team. BY ALVIN ANOL hard,” Baker said. “After [doing so “She leads by example, but she’s well] in high school, I expected to be verbal when we need it,” Gromacki better when I came here.” said. “She gives all she has, and we Pondering Bonds’ Chase to 755 As a four-time first-team All- know what she is going to bring ev- Empire League selection, Baker led ery time she is out there.” At the beginning of the 2007 MLB commissioner Bud Selig, her Cypress Centurions to Empire Whether or not to be a part of MLB season, the question wasn’t who have went on to say that they League titles her sophomore and se- the Titans was one decision Baker “Can he do it?” so much as “When have no interest in attending. nior years, and was named Empire had to make as she finished her high will he do it?” But for all the flack he will get League Player of the Year in that se- school career. And after smashing his sixth when he does break the record, nior campaign. Universities such as UCLA, Flor- homerun this season on Sunday and for all the people who will call No one had higher expectations ida State, Michigan, Tennessee, and and 740th all-time, Barry Bonds for an asterisk to be forever placed for her college career than Baker others with strong softball programs – barring a career-ending injury in by his name, I say stop hating. herself. pursued Baker. the very near future – is well on Bonds was a Hall of Fame lock And why not have such expecta- She said her choice to stay near his way to becoming the all-time long before he smashed 73 home tions? her hometown of Buena Park was home run leader, surpassing Hank runs in 2001, making him the Baker has been playing softball mainly for family reasons. Aaron’s mark of 755 as the long- single-season home run leader. since she was 3 years old. “I know myself better than anyone ball king. Bonds has always had amazing Her mother, Jean Baker, was a else and I know I would get home- As of Sunday, Bonds’ at-bat/ plate discipline, striking out 100 softball catcher herself, and used to sick,” Baker said. “If I wasn’t around home run ratio is currently 7.66/1 times in a season only once. play with Candice and her two sis- my mom and dad I would have lost this season. Assuming he stays He joined the famed 40-40 club ters. my mind.” at this pace, Bonds will have a in 1996, smashing 42 HRs and “I wanted to mimic her and be just Barton and Jean Baker not only chance to tie and then break the stealing 40 bases. He is an eight- like her,” Baker said of her mother. support their daughter, but they also record during a six-game homes- time (1990-1998) NL Gold Glove When Baker was around 8 years come to every game and travel with tand when the San Francisco Gi- winner at left field, seven-time old, she began pitching under the Baker when the Titans hit the road. ants take on the Houston Astros NL MVP (1990, ’92, ’93, 2001- tutelage of Doug Finch, father of fa- One other important figure in and the Colorado Rockies from 2004), and two-time NL home mous softball pitcher Jennie Finch. Baker’s life was her grandmother. May 21-27. run champion (1993, 2001). “I was horrible when I was young- While playing in Connecticut, But only if Bonds can with- And despite his overall playoff er,” Baker said, laughing. “I was the Baker went home for a week to visit stand the pressure he will face on statistics, when the Giants went to only one of my sisters who stuck her family, not knowing her grand- the road as he nears the record. the World Series (and lost to the with pitching.” mother’s lung cancer was worsen- While Giants’ fans have always Anaheim Angels) in 2002, Bonds Baker admits that becoming a ing. been supportive of Bonds, expect hit 16 home runs and batted .356, successful pitcher was, and still is, a When she arrived home, Baker the fans on the road to be less than keying the Giants’ run in that lot of hard work. was able to see her grandmother for welcoming. postseason. “My mom made me pitch four to a day before she passed away. Bonds has never been the most And for the record, Bonds has five days a week. I used to get so mad “It was probably the hardest thing popular of players, among media never been formally reprimanded and tell her I was tired and wanted I’ve had to do,” Baker said of leaving and teammates alike, and his pur- by the league in the form of a sus- to be with my friends,” Baker said. her family in California to return to suit of a record held by a man who pension, and no action has been “But without that encouragement, I Connecticut to play. ”I didn’t want is as highly respected as Aaron has taken against Bonds since the im- don’t think I would have ever made to do anything but sit at home and drawn only more negative com- plementation of the tighter steroid BY KARL ThuNmAN/Daily Titan Photo Editor it here.” cry.” ments toward Bonds. policies found in MLB today. That hard work and push from her STRONG ARMED – Cal State Fullerton’s Candice Baker throws a pitch. Baker was able to return to the Throw in the steroid allega- Love him or hate him, Bonds mother is paying off these days, not “She are extremely proud of her,” Titan Head Coach Michelle Gromacki said. field however and has been striking tions, the grand jury admission will break the home run record. only for Baker, but for the Titans. fear into the bats of opposing hitters of using questionable substances The only question that remains is As a pitcher, Baker has been a vital thing I never thought I would have Athletics. “We are extremely proud ever since. and the overall association of per- “Will MLB acknowledge the re- cog, contributing to the Titans’ 27- got in my career,” Baker said. “There of her.” After her final season as a Titan is formance-enhancing drugs with cord without an asterisk?” 18 overall record. are so many out there, peo- Baker is not only the Titans’ No. 1 completed, Baker said she has plans the successful sluggers at the turn I’m hoping there is no asterisk, She is 16-10 with a 2.16 ERA this ple that I have played with that have pitcher, but she also is a utility player to pursue professional softball. of this century (Mark McGwire, but I’m going to go on a limb and year with 19 complete games. the same potential.” for the team. “I think it would be a great op- Sammy Sosa, and Bonds), and say there’s many more people who In 185 innings, she has struck out CSUF softball Head Coach Mi- As a batter, Baker is hitting .281 portunity to be able to achieve a goal you have a list of reasons why you feel otherwise. 211 batters. chelle Gromacki said it was an honor with 32 hits in 114 at-bats. She has like that,” Baker said. “To get paid to should root against Bonds. The Amateur Softball Association for both Baker and the softball pro- scored 17 runs, has eight doubles, a do something I love would be amaz- Two people who won’t be at the Alvin Anol’s columns appear every named the Titan ace the National gram when she was named National home run and 15 RBIs. ing.” potential record-breaking games Wednesday. Player of the Week in early March. Player of the Week. Baker said her competitiveness Baker said she was going to take to root against Bonds? Aaron and [email protected] The award came on the heels of Baker became only the second Ti- causes her to lead more by example a breather however before she made Baker’s first collegiate no-hitter per- tan to receive the honor. than verbally. any further decisions. formance against then No. 8 Stan- “Candice is a true competitor and It is exactly the competitor inside “I’m sure I will take a week or two ford. has developed into a great leader in her that her teammates admire and off first though. I’m not going to Read the Daily Titan Online “[That award] was probably some- the circle,” Gromacki told Fullerton appreciate on the field. lie,” Baker said jokingly. www.dailytitan.com

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BY ADAm LEVY Daily Titan Executive Editor [email protected]

“You got a gift. When you were a baby, the Gods reached down and turned your right arm into a thun- derbolt”- Crash Davis, played by Kevin Costner, from 1988’s “Bull Durham” Joel Zumaya throws heat. There are currently 355 active pitchers in today – and not one of them pos- sesses an arm like the Detroit Tiger pitcher. Need evidence? According to the Handbook, Zumaya led the majors in pitches clocked at 100 mph or over last year with 233 – the runner-up threw 26. Not only that, but at 98.6 mph, BY DuANE BuRLESON/Associated Press his is two miles an hour fast- ROCK AND FIRE – Joel Zumaya has attained rock-star status with his fastball, which is clocked at 102 mph. er than any other pitcher in profes- sional baseball. When asked how he feels about the game.” ninth inning where incumbent clos- ninth-inning success, the Tigers are his one-of-a-kind talent, Zumaya “Joel can pitch,” said pitcher Jus- er Todd Jones thrived with 37 saves. content – for now – with the young said, “You know I really don’t know tin Verlander. “He throws the ball The team’s one-two punch of pitcher working the eighth, letting – I just do it.” well.” Zumaya’s fireballs followed by Jones’ him learn on the job as he appren- The 22-year-old right-hander Work- repertoire, tices to the 14-year-veteran Jones. from Chula Vista just did it in his ing in composed “He has really taken me under his dominant debut last year with his the sev- l a r g e l y hands,” Zumaya said of his relation- BY KARL ThuNmAN/Daily Titan Photo Editor blazing fastball, as he struck out 97 enth and I’ve seen him register 104 on of much ship with Jones. “And shown me a TITAN GREAT – Cal State Fullerton softball pitcher Candice Baker. batters in 83 innings while holding e i g h t h “the radar, and he’s consistently s l o w e r , bunch of things about how to handle them to a .197 average. innings, off-speed myself when I’m in the .”

His teammates are quick to echo Zumaya’s hitting between 98 and 103. p i t c h e s , While the status quo arrange- sentiments about a pitcher they are e m e r - “ has left ment is effective, conventional base- gence was hitters be- ball wisdom dictates that guys who happy they don’t have to stand in – Curtis Granderson Titans’ Baker Shines against. a key fac- Tigers’ Outfielder on Joel Zumaya fuddled, throw 103 mph traditionally finish “He’s one of the hardest pitchers tor in the essentially the game. BY ShAWN TRONDSEN without paying much attention to to hit against,” said Tigers center T i g e r s ’ shor ten- Zumaya said that in time, his Daily Titan Staff Writer the other sports on campus. fielder Curtis Granderson. “I’ve seen improb- ing the eventual goal is to cement himself as [email protected] If you haven’t followed the Titans’ him register 104 on the radar, and able turn- game to a closer. softball team, it is likely you’ve been around from a 71-91 record in 2005 Detroit’s advantage. “That’s where I’m leaning to- he’s consistently hitting between 98 With four national champion- unaware of an established name in to the reigning American League “He’s awesome – it doesn’t mat- wards,” he said. “It’s what I hope to and 103.” ships and numerous players in the the sport representing CSUF. champions, facing the St. Louis Car- ter who he is throwing around him, be in the future.” Tigers First baseman Sean Casey pros, there are many reasons for fans That name is Candice Baker. dinals in the World Series. there’s gonna be a stark contrast,” And when he does, it’s more said Zumaya’s stuff is nasty, while to follow the accomplishments of the catcher Vance Wilson said, “He’s got His 33 holds, third most in base- said Tigers catcher . than likely that the thunderbolt will Cal State Fullerton baseball program SEE BAKER - PAGE 6 as good an arm as anyone playing ball, helped bridge close leads to the While his stuff is indicative of strike.