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DailyThe Student Voice of California StateTitan University, Fullerton Event to Dueling Their Way to New Jersey Police Honor Ensure Titan Safety University Police Alumni equipped to act in the Vision and Visionaries event of a terrorist attack gala to recognize CSUF’s By Caitlin clift Daily Titan Staff Writer charitable donors [email protected]
By CINDY CAFFERTY In addition to its role in ensuring Daily Titan Staff Writer student safety, university police has [email protected] an active role in protecting students in the event of a disaster or terrorism The Alumni Association of Cal related event. State Fullerton will pay homage to Quentin Frazier, emergency man- its own on April 28 at the annual agement coordinator for the Uni- Vision and Visionaries event, hosted versity Police, said after Sep. 11, law this year at the Crowne Plaza Ana- enforcement agencies were given heim Resort. the lead role in dealing with terror- For the 13th year the Office of ism through their responsibilities to Stewardship and Events, the Alumni prevent, deter and detect possible at- Association and President Milton tacks. Gordon will take pride in honor- University police work with fire, ing a select group of distinguished police and emergency management alumni, an honorary alumni and a agencies at the local, state and fed- corporate foundation honoree for eral level, Frazier said. their outstanding contributions to He also said the homeland secu- rity organization in Orange County the community as well as the uni- By CARLOS DELGADO/Daily Titan Staff Photographer versity. is the most collaborative in the U.S. TWO OF A KIND - Jake Jennings and Rachel Liebing-Allen are going to represent Cal State Fullerton in the 2007 National Collegiate Mens and Womens Fencing and the Cal State Fullerton Univer- The event originally began as a Championship March 22-25 in Madison, New Jersey. Jennings and Liebing-Allen will be two out of 144 fencers in the competition. luncheon in 1994 and has evolved sity Police has an active role in this into a black tie gala. The evening process. begins with a champagne reception CSUF Information Systems and followed by a gourmet dinner and Decision Sciences Professor and performances by the university’s Homeland Security Expert, Rahul Theatre and Dance Department. Bhaskar said collaboration is key for “It’s about honoring success. police departments to be successful Diet Based on Portion Control in homeland security efforts. It’s about highlighting and salut- “No police department on its own ing achievements of distinguished Women’s Center hosts presented a new approach to stop “I know in my family, certainly I discussed the media’s influence on alumni,” said Senior Communica- unconscious eating entitled, “Eating grew up in a fairly traditional Ital- eating habits. can take care of something which tions Officer Paula Selleck. “1994 lecture focusing on eating and Mindfulness: How to Enjoy and ian family where food is the center There are 15 kinds of chocolate will happen at that large level. The was the beginning [of Vision and Vi- in moderation Celebrate Food Without Binging of what brings the family together,” ice cream to have, and there’s always main thing is communication and sionaries] and as it grew we wanted a On It.” said Sue Passalacqua, associate direc- more and more so there’s a big mes- collaboration at those times. And grander event.” As part of Women’s History tor of the center. “Food has always sage out there to eat now, Smart that cannot happen at the last mo- By SARAH GAMMILL The 2007 alumni honorees- in Month, the lecture began with a been very important in our family.” said. ment,” Bhaskar said. clude: Lucetta Dunn, Daniel P. Daily Titan Staff Writer warning that was not intended to Smart explained how food can be The need for women to stay slim Lt. Will Glen with the CSUF Hann, Roger Kotch, Steven G. Mi- [email protected] inform individuals about eating dis- a sensory experience or a connector in relation to unconscious eating was University Police helps with the col- haylo and Albert Wong. orders, but rather give them a new or social bond between people. also discussed. laboration process between the local Allen L Boerner, CEO and chair- The human body cannot survive approach to eating. The messages that society receives “I work for Weight Watchers, so and federal level as the terrorism liai- man of Granite Investment Group, without food and with the hectic “Many people get roped into an on how and what to eat, were also there’s a lot of women that have or son officer for the university. will be awarded as an honorary classes and activities Cal State idea that food is the enemy, or it’s discussed by Smart. show this fear of eating, there’s a fear “That plugs this organization in alumnus for his substantial and con- Fullerton has to offer, unconscious your best friend, so there’s a love hate “We’re never given messages on of food,” Avila said. with the intelligence apparatus at the tinuing involvement with the Uni- eating can become an issue. relationship with it,” Smart said. limiting ourselves,” said Anita Avila, local level, the county, the state and versity Wide Scholarship Program. In a lecture hosted by the Wom- The different meanings of food to a women’s study major. “No one tells the federal in terms of information This year’s corporate foundation en’s Center, Rebekah Smart, associ- that might be moving up and down individuals, ethnicities and families you, ‘hey there’s a serving size.’” SEE EATING - PAGE 2 honoree, the Archstone Foundation ate professor of counseling at CSUF were discussed. As part of her lecture, Smart also the food chain relative to threats in was selected for its dedication and this region, in this county, in this funding to the elderly community. part of the county, or even on this “We have an excellent gerontol- campus, if possible,” Frazier said. ogy program and center here,” said The University Police is the lead President Gordon in a phone inter- in emergency response, whether Self Defense for Women Only emergencies are terrorism related view. “The Archstone Foundation or are related to incidents such as a addresses issues of fall prevention, By MICHELLE ASCENCIO instances, giving them a repertoire of chemical spill or an earthquake. Part elderly abuse and neglect, as well as Daily Titan Staff Writer responses for protection.” of the department’s role includes end-of-life issues. We are delighted [email protected] R.A.D. is a program taught na- to have them as an honoree.” tionally and is available not only lo- planning, training and making sure Making it on the list is no easy cally at CSUF, but also at UC Irvine, the department has the right equip- Cal State Fullerton’s University ment, Frazier said. task; selecting the final candidates is Police Department will be host- Biola University and Chapman Uni- an even greater challenge. versity. The University Police is also- in ing three consecutive Rape Aggres- volved in training exercises and “As you know [CSUF] has eight sion Defense classes, also known as The first class will focus on the colleges,” explained Gordon. “Col- warning signs and what women can emergency management exercises. R.A.D., beginning Saturday March Frazier said CSUF is one of the leges will frequently recommend 24 from 8 a.m. until noon, for do to avoid being caught in a situa- their own alumni. There is a com- tion that can be dangerous; this in- few public universities at the state women only. Each of the three class and national level that has been rec- mittee that receives these and re- sessions is four hours on Saturday cludes making sure a vehicle is run- views them along with their own ning properly with enough gas and ognized by the Urban Area Security mornings. Initiative, a homeland security grant recommendations … the commit- Iris Cortes-Valle, Crime Preven- good tires. tee then brings all this to me after “Students are in an age group that program. tion Corporal and R.A.D./RadKids The Urban Area Security Initia- they’ve sifted through them.” Instructor for the CSUF University tends to be out late at night, and “I pretty much approve at that you should know that your vehicle tive grant is awarded to areas consid- Police, said that 99 percent of preda- ered to be the most at risk and have point,” continued Gordon. “But tors look for victims who appear is your responsibility,” Cortes-Valle sometimes we’ll have to narrow down By REBECCA HARTNESS/Daily Titan Staff Photographer said. “Don’t get stuck on a freeway the most documented threats and vulnerable. She also said that 98 per- HIGH KICK - Catherine Dietrich works to master her skills in self defense during a a critical infrastructure that if im- the list even further. Frequently it’s cent of predators turn out to be an or someplace unfamiliar because of a hard choice … it’s always a tough class at Cal State Fullerton. something that could’ve been taken pacted, would be detrimental to the acquaintance, or even a friend. surrounding population. group to select. It’s really tough to “[Predators] want an easy target,” care of earlier.” Center, wrote in an e-mail interview is that the ‘victim’ is very surprised The university has received over reduce that list down to five or six Cortes-Valle said. “We will show The second class will show stu- that most women do not know what and temporarily immobilized by $200,000 in grants that has been honorees. We have so many excep you what the red flags are so you can dents physical techniques such as to do when attacked. the attack,” Leavy said. “The RAD used to purchase equipment to en catch it before it’s too late.” “One of the reasons an aggres- classes encourage women to think Susan Leavy, campus crime pre- sor is successful in a sexual assault about what they would do in those SEE VISION - PAGE 3 vention educator at the Women’s SEE DEFENSE - PAGE 3 SEE SAFETY - PAGE 3
Tomorrow Sports weather For the record RIDING STRONG IN POST-SEASON MARCH 7: We misstated Arlee Irions job title. She is an Intelli- TODAY TOMorrow gence Analyst. MARCH 12: In the “Not the Green Army Men From EQUESTRIAN TEAM After the season, some riders Your Youth,” the article suggested Mike Gregory is the owner of “The Cloudy Partly Adventurer’s Guild.” He is an employee. MARCH 19: Photos in the High: 66 Cloudy continue their paths to Nationals. John Carlos story were courtesy of Arleene Parsons. Low: 52 High: 68 Low: 50 2 March 20, 2007 Page two IN OTHER NEWS INTERNATIONAL NEWS Iraqi Government is Asking for Hussein’s Former Deputy YouTube Picks of the Day BAGHDAD (AP) - The Iraqi government asked U.S. authorities for cus- Title: Caught Singing tody of Saddam Hussein’s former deputy to hang him at dawn Tuesday, the Duration: 2:56 fourth anniversary of the start of the U.S.-led war in Iraq. How we found it: Searched for “caught singing” items Taha Yassin Ramadan, who was Saddam’s vice president when the regime was ousted, would be the fourth man executed in the killings of 148 Shiites Summary: The opening notes to Gnarls Barkley blasts in the distance as a shaky cam- following a 1982 assassination attempt against the former leader in the city era zooms in through a doorknob hole to reveal a pudgy teen singing in his messy of Dujail. room. His hand motions and two stepping are frightful enough … then an over-sized The executions have outraged Iraqi Sunnis and caused concern among stuffed animal enters the picture. Rico Suave then spanks the plush toy and engages international human rights groups, which have appealed for Ramadan’s life. in a series of pelvic thrusting motions as he enters the chorus part of the song—“I think you’re crazzzy!”—Somehow funny coming from him. A jig ensues shortly after, where- upon the teen begins slapping the side of his face in what appears to be a dance move only he knows. He concludes the performance with spastic movements that leaves one NATIONAL NEWS fearful he might be having a seizure. The video ends with the teen’s revelation that he has been filmed, causing him to become enraged as he attempts to shield the camera Customs Enforcement Service Found with Outdated Databases from humiliating him further, but the damage has already been done. --Yvonne Villarreal WASHINGTON (AP) - Due partly to a shortage of federal agents and poor record-keeping, aliens under court order to be removed from the coun- try often face unconstitutionally long detentions, an inspector general has 00:55/03:44 found. A report to be released Tuesday by the Homeland Security Department Title:Title My of cousin Todays caught Video on tape 2 singing inspector general found that the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Duration: 4:38 service is hobbled by outdated databases and inadequate staffing in trying to How we found it: Featured on 20/20 deal with alien removals. Summary: A glasses-wearing youngster appears on-screen introducing viewers to “Cases are not prioritized to ensure that aliens who are dangerous or his cousin Jason. In the confines of his room, sits the teen rocking back and forth whose departure is in the national interest are removed,” Inspector General in his desk chair as he sings—off-key—Green Day’s “Wake Me Up When September Richard Skinner wrote in the report, “or that their release within the United Ends.” Unsatisfied with the noise level, he raises the volume before grabbing a Fe- States is adequately supervised.” breze bottle, which he then replaces with an aerosol spray can—making for a more realistic microphone. The can comes in handy as Jason sprays mist into the air adding a visual effect to his performance … but that is not enough for this rocker. STATE NEWS He soon stands up and releases more dance moves—mostly swaying motions—all the while keeping his eyes glued to his computer screen. It is unclear what exactly Rape Suspect Commits Suicide After Being DNA Linked To Case he finds so intriguing on the screen that he is unable to pry his eyes away—porn, a Green Day video? Nonetheless, the singing continues. Before checking his socks SAN LEANDRO, Calif. (AP) - A man believed to be responsible for the 1991 rape and strangling of a 14-year-old girl killed himself in prison hours (for lint?) the teen opens the door only to discover his cousin filming him. The after investigators told him DNA evidence linked him to the unsolved case, material was good enough to be featured on ABC’s “20/20”—poor Jason is forever authorities said Monday. tarnished by his inability to sing or dance. Derick Moncada, 35, was serving time at Kern Valley State Prison for --Yvonne Villarreal 00:55/03:44 threatening his girlfriend, beating a former girlfriend and leading police on SEND US YOUR FAVORITE YOUTUBE VIDEOS; a chase when Alameda County sheriff’s deputies went to question him last week about Jessica McHenry’s killing. SEND TO [email protected] The girl’s burned body was found naked from the waist down in a ditch along a rural road in Livermore, about 40 miles east of San Francisco. She was last seen alive walking home from Granada High School earlier in the day. Alameda County Sheriff’s Sgt. Scott Dudek said the March 12 interview Eating: mindfulness STRANGER THAN began cordially, but quickly changed when investigators asked Moncada if From Page 1 take a deep breath, and close their he knew Jessica. eyes in a meditative state. The -au FICTION The lecture then focused on learn- dience was then instructed to open ing a lifelong process of appreciating their eyes, unwrap the chocolate and enjoying food. and allow it to slowly melt in their SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) Smart went on to give an example mouths. SkyWest Airlines apologized to - It turns out there are no such of “eating mindfully.” “There is a way to try and take a a passenger who said he wasn’t things as unicorns and even if For the Record A sample of individually wrapped few minutes before a meal, and take allowed to use the restroom dur- there were, they wouldn’t drive Dove chocolates was passed around a few breaths so that you’re not eat- ing a one-hour flight and ended trucks. It is the policy of the Daily Titan to correct any inaccurate informa- for all to take. ing in a state of tension and frantic- up urinating in an air-sickness On Tuesday, a Billings pros- tion printed in the publication as soon as the error is discovered. Any “All we really have is the present ness,” Smart said. bag. ecutor had told a district judge incorrect information printed on the front page will result in a correction moment, and that’s the philosophy Afterward the audience said they James Whipple said he had that Phillip C. Holliday Jr., 42, printed on the front page. Any incorrect information printed on any that mindfulness is based on,” Smart enjoyed the chocolate more, and felt two “really big beers” at the claimed a unicorn was driving other page will be corrected on page 2. Errors on the Opinion page will said. “The idea around it is to pay fuller than they normally would. Boise, Idaho airport. While on when his truck crashed into a be corrected on that page. Corrections also will be noted on the online attention and observe in the present “Mindfulness is a way to change a flight to Salt Lake City on light pole earlier this month. version of the Daily Titan. moment.” your state of mind, and it takes prac- March 7 he wanted to use the It was said to be a misunder- Please contact managing editor Joe Simmons at (714) 278-5693 or Smart told the audience to slowly tice.” Smart said. cabin restroom. standing. Apparently, Holliday at [email protected] with issues about this policy or to report The captain had declared it told police an unnamed woman any errors. off-limits during the short flight was driving when his truck hit because a light wasn’t working. the pole not a unicorn. FREEWAY CLOSURES Whipple said he had used the “Mr. Holliday has other se- ALL WEEK north on Dale, west on Artesia, cabin restroom before the plane rious problems, but this is not north on Firestone, to Valley View departed but had to go again one of them,” County Attorney Daily Titan Northbound I-5 closed from northbound I-5 on ramp. and finally reached for the air- Dennis Paxinos said of the uni- Northbound I-5 Beach Boule- sickness bag. corn alibi. 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Copyright ©2006 Daily Titan March 20, 2007 3 NEWS DEFENSE: THREE CLASSES From Page 1 “I think these classes are really im- Faculty Workload Excessive portant,” Hamilton said. “At night how to punch and kick, and also in- when you’re walking to your car, you By yvonne villarreal and semester, CSUF faculty must adapt form students of high-impact areas never know who can creep up be- Shaelan bowers to different levels of student prepa- of the body that will stop the preda- hind you in the parking lot, or even Daily Titan Staff Writers ration, accommodate students’ dif- tor in his or her tracks. in a stairwell.” ferent learning styles, understand In the third and final class, police Classes will be held in the Kine- There is an elephant in the how to operate new classroom tech- officers will wear padded suits and siology and Health Sciences build- room at Cal State Fullerton, and nologies and allot adequate time for students will have the opportunity ing in the Fencing room and costs it isn’t the campus’ plump mas- scholarly and creative ideas for class- to practice their techniques in three $15 for the workbook. Reservations cot, Tuffy. As the final stage in room learning. aggressive attack scenarios. to attend the class will be on a first labor negotiations between the “Preparation and keeping up with Cortes-Valle said that the goal is come, first serve basis and is limited California Faculty Association research takes time. It’s a demand- not to teach women how to fight, to 20 women per class. If students and the California State Univer- ing position,” Smith said. but how to avoid dangerous situ- attend all three class sessions, they sity system comes to an end, one Faculty are also evaluated by their ations altogether. And should stu- will receive a certification. key issue remains unresolved: service to the university and com- dents find themselves in danger, this Leavy said that she thinks all faculty workload. munity, activities that take up their series of classes will show them what women can take away much more Faculty members of the bar- time. they need to do. than only how to physically defend gaining unit ask that they “not With the plethora of students fill- “We just want you to get out of themselves. be required to teach an excessive By PETER SPASSOv/Daily Titan Graphic Designer ing up the maximum room capacity there as quickly as possible,” Cortes- “All women can benefit from of a given classroom, some professors number of contact hours, assume “We understand that they are very timate student-teacher relationship, Valle said. gaining empowerment and self-con- lessen what is required of students to an excessive student load or be busy people, but that’s very common with a 14-to-1 student-faculty ratio, Stacy Hamilton, child and ado- fidence that comes from this series accommodate what they can realisti- assigned an unreasonable work- in higher education in general across according to the Chapman Univer- lescent development major, said that of classes,” Leavy said. “And the best cally handle. load or schedule,” terms the fac- universities around the country,” said sity Web Site. these classes can definitely be helpful part is beating up the guy in the big “With more students, I am less ulty and administration agreed to Paul Browning, a CSU spokesman. “I have to say my best experience to female students on campus. red suit!” likely to require substantial written in their previous contract. Approximately 1,900 full- and with class sizes had to be at Chap- work or to assign readings that need G. Nanjundappa, president part-time faculty members teach man,” Salgado said. “Each class was to be discussed as a class,” said Pro- of the CFA, said these demands classes for CSUF’s hefty population. at most 20 to 30 people, and I had fessor of American Studies Glenn were not followed. “I have taken classes … where it some classes that were as low as 15. Mitoma. Workload concerns were set was 250 people in a giant auditori- I [had] teachers who would know “In the moment it’s nice to not aside until the salary compensa- um, which was disappointing. One, me by name throughout campus … to have a lot of class work,” said tion issues were resolved. because there you are a number and I have found this [very] little at Ful- Marie Garcia, 22, a business major. “If we agree to a salary settle- two, because half the time you had lerton.” “But then there is the downfall of ment, we would have to go back a student teacher teaching the class,” Faculty struggle to connect with ‘Am I prepared to make it in the real and agree about all articles in the said Bryan Salgado, a CSUF Spanish their students because of large class world?” contract, including workload,” major. sizes, Nanjundappa said. Another factor associated with Nanjundappa said. Vice President of Academic Af- “When a class is a reasonable size, faculty workload is grading assign- While some students groan fairs Ephraim Smith said class sizes faculty get to know the students well ments. Students are eager to receive about the “intense” 15-page re- diminish as students begin taking and interact with them in such a way grades for exams and papers shortly search papers and endless chap- classes required for their major. that we can help them with educa- after they are turned in, an unrealis- By REBECCA HARTNESS/Daily Titan Staff Photographer ters of “Madame Bovary” they “When students are freshman or tion, mentoring and counseling,” tic desire given the amount of stu- BACK OFF - Tiffany Kasinger practices a stance of blocking during a defense class. are required to read while work- sophomores, generally the classes are Nanjundappa said. dents faculty teach. ing part-time or full-time jobs, much larger because they are taking Still, some professors say they “I make a concerned effort to pro- Nanjundappa said faculty are general ed,” Smith said. “When they make every effort possible to encour- vide as much detailed commentary working a “24/7” job that often move into their major classes, class age students to seek their help, but as possible, but obviously the more goes unrecognized. sizes tend to get smaller.” often students don’t take advantage SAFETY: DISASTER RELIEF I have to grade the more time it will “People say we don’t put in At CSUF, the student-faculty ra- of the in-person time set aside to as- take to work through them all,” Mi- From Page 1 In forming the group, the goal enough time, but some of us do tio for part-time faculty was 28-to- sist them. toma said was organizing a planned response to the job seven days a week because 1 in the fall of 2006; the student- “I’m not sure if students would While workload issues continue, sure campus safety and to train of- terrorism prevention for the county. we take our work home,” Nan- faculty ratio for permanent faculty utilize office hours,” said Nancy the CFA and administration talks ficers. Public agencies are required Part of the organization process in- jundappa said. “My colleagues was 17.5-to-1. In comparison, the Snow, a communications professor. are currently in a 10-day “blackout” to train their designated emergency cludes ensuring that all groups use are carrying more and more in average UCLA student-faculty ratio “I hold a lot of office hours virtually period—where both parties review a responders to a national standard, the same equipment, so in the case terms of students taught in class stands at 18-to-1. and encourage students to contact report issued by a neutral party. If a Glen said. of an incident, all officers are able to and in terms of teaching-related Local schools like private Chap- me via e-mail, which many do. A salary agreement cannot be reached, University Police has also part- interchange equipment and cloth- activities.” man University boast small class good teacher would always like to the CSU may implement its last best nered with the Terrorism Working ing. CSUF has nearly 36,000 stu- sizes as an incentive for incoming offer more personal attention.” offer. If unsatisfied, faculty can le- Group, which is made up of repre- Under the program, officers also dents, the largest enrollment of students. The allure of Chapman In addition an immense number gally engage other tactics to get what sentatives from the police, fire and receive the same training, Glen said. all the 23 CSU campuses. is the small classrooms and the in- of students faculty are teaching each health department agencies. they want, including a strike. VISION: FIVE PATRONS ACKNOWLEDGED From Page 1 with degrees in business adminis- to receive from Mihaylo,” said Anil tration/ accounting, is the Chief Fi- Puri, dean of the College of Business tional alumni.” nancial Officer of In N Out Burgers and Economics in a phone interview. This year’s awards illustrate alum- Corporation. In N Out was recently “Steven has a history of philanthropy ni commitment to the business voted as best burger place by CSUF in California and Arizona.” community as well as a strong entre- students. President Gordon looks forward preneurial spirit. Although the Vi- Albert Wong who graduated in to the annual Vision and Visionar- sion and Visionaries event generally 1975 with a B.S. in engineering went ies award as do the Alumni Associa- honors diverse disciplines - previous on to become a scientist, entrepre- tion and Public Affairs Department recipients have ranged from a NASA neur and strong CSUF supporter. -- just to name a few. space walker to an international op- Daniel P. Hann, another graduate “It’s one of the best programs we era singer - 2007 honorees seem to of the College of Business and Eco- created because we honor our own,” bring the business elite to the fore- nomics, 1977, serves as president Gordon said. “Every year we say [to front. and CEO of Biomet, Inc. In addi- the Alumni Association] ‘can you get Gordon describes Lucetta “Lucy” tion to running Biomet, Hann is a up to the list that we had the year be- Dunn, a 1976 political science grad- member of the NASDAQ Listing fore? And every year they do … we uate and the only female honoree and Hearing Review Council of the have exceptional alumni.” this year as “ just a dynamo.” NASDAQ Stock Market. Carlos Leija, Executive Director “Well you gotta know her,” said The final alumni honoree’s name, of Alumni Relations could not be Gordon. “She literally revolution- Steven G. Mihaylo, precedes him. reached at the time of publication ized the OC Business Council in the Mihaylo who graduated from the for comment. short time she’s been here.” College of Business and Economics The Vision and Visionaries award Dunn, president and CEO of in 1969 went on to found Inter-Tel, ceremony is a black tie affair open to Orange County Business Council, Inc and is, according to Gordon, the awardees, guests and fellow alumni will share the alumni stage with two largest booster in the history of the according to the CSUF Vision and CEOs, a CFO and a scientist - all il- university. Mihaylo’s name will be Visionaries Web site. Tickets can lustrious in their fields - some known the one to grace a new hall on cam- be purchased through the Office outside of their fields. pus. of Stewardship and events at (714) Roger Kotch, a 1981 graduate “We are not the only institution 278-3480. March 20, 2007 5 opinion Titan Editorial - March 20, 2003 Harmony in Conflict Titan Editorial BY Harmony Trevino Providing insight, analysis and perspective since 1960 Eliminating the Passive Activist “It Continues” This past weekend I had the to leave. They had sung their chance to partake in the Los An- song. On this day four years ideological roulette. geles peace march to protest the It was disheartening to see ago, the Daily Titan opinion Times have changed. United States entering its 5th year people leave. page was a sea of white space, People have changed. Even of Iraq occupation. Thousands of But they had done what they with an island dedicated to the media, save for our non- people flooded the streets, plead- had come for: Take part in a ral- an editorial. partisan peers at FOX news, ing for peace, protesting the war ly- whine and complain- and go The vivid piece decried have changed. And we won’t and demanding the government home to their comfortable lives. the invasion of Iraq and the even get started on the gas bring American soldiers back What was so uplifting was to potential bloodshed it would prices. home. see those who sweat and bled for cause; it op- Anyone It was a sight to see: there were their cause. A few thousand re- posed a think Bush women dressed in tutus, images mained to listen to activists from cause most would be of dead soldiers and Iraqis posted various groups take the podium Americans “We wonder what re-elected on signs. I’ve never met so many and advocate for human rights. were sup- could have been had if he ran interesting, enlightened people Even though the groups had dif-
portive of, the national sentiment again? Us in my life. I’ve never met so ferent ideas about how to obtain or at the neither. many crazy people either. peace, they had conviction and
very least, shifted a cautious eye Whereas As I marched with musicians gave all of their hearts to their complacent towards the invasion of “ yesteryear’s and unions, coalitions and chil- cause. They had passion. with at the Iraqi soil ... r e s i d u a l dren, I found that everyone had Some say that if you can’t do time. 9/11 rage a common goal: peace. Well, ob- something right, don’t do any- Fast-for- fanned the viously. Whether it was by with- thing at all. Many people who ward four flames of drawing troops from the midst joined in this march probably years. 3,200 the mis- of a civil war, spreading socialism felt very proud of themselves dead US soldiers. 54,000 guided patriotism that led or teaching religious tolerance, for merely showing up. But it dead Iraqi civilians. our troops into Iraq, today’s everyone had a different means shouldn’t stop at showing up. Anyone still supportive or public opinion spectrum of getting to that light at the end Passive activism isn’t going to complacent? reflects a far more cynical, of the tunnel. work anymore. Donating money So here we are in 2007, embittered and confused The solidarity was evident is OK, but donating time is even poring over weathered Titan populace that is tired of the from an aerial view but up close, better. And just donating a Sat- editorials with welled eyes tumult, just wanting our each individual holding signs urday to yell displeasures isn’t and more than a subtle hint boys to come home safely. that bore clever slogans express- what I’m talking about. of regret. We wonder what It’s gone on way too long. ing their beliefs and emotions, One woman wore a shirt that could have been had the Let’s cut our losses and the crowd seemed to dissolve. read, “Stop the bitching, and national sentiment shifted get out, preferably before Some groups talked of peace and start a revolution.” a cautious eye towards the another four years pass and love, shouting that war is not She had a point. invasion of Iraqi soil like the the 2011 Daily Titan staff the answer, while others made We talk the talk but do we Daily Titan staffers did way has to write yet another edi- their anger known, denouncing walk the walk? Many don’t. Just back when. No one knew torial decrying the mount- President Bush. I’ve always been imagine, even with our different how high the stakes were in ing losses of life in the Iraqi one for optimism and hope, but ideas, most of us have a common this international game of desert. with so many people and differ- goal of peace. My way may be ent ideas on how peace should be different from your way, but it’s obtained, one must wonder if it time to take action– no matter could ever be achieved at all. what your cause is, because if the As the march ended and the goal is peace, your means to get rally began, people slowly began there can’t be that bad. Email Harmony at [email protected] 4 March 20, 2007 The Hub Use Costume Party Hardy, Geek Style Jewelry to Across the nation, comic mount Pictures and Starz Home En- With such an enormous crowd, Diego’s con also has an Artist’s Al- tertainment. registration problems naturally oc- ley where lesser-known comic artists conventions offer news A number of other comic artists cur. But Topalian said changes were can exhibit their work and hopefully and celebrations to fans were also invited, including Brian made that alleviated a lot of hassle. garner some attention. Spice it Up K. Vaughn, co-creator of the Ex “We solved some problems in our The Artist’s Alley is also a great Machina series, who was recently second year,” Topalian said. “We place for aspiring artists to come and By Laura Selmek ing this look from fall to spring. By John Kroncke named “Writer of the year” by Wiz- kept a close eye on how many tick- talk to professionals about what it The Independent Collegian Solid colors and a simple outfit, Daily Titan Staff Writer ard magazine. ets we sold each day and what the takes to get published. University of Toledo white or metallic sandals and big, [email protected] Movie industry professionals also building’s capacity was.” “It’s a good experience, it gives chunky bangles are great ways to ac- came out to talk up their newest One of the major changes made you a good idea of the industry,” said (U-WIRE) TOLEDO, Ohio - cessorize. Match colors and materi- It is easy to think of comic book projects, sign autographs and mingle was to send convention identifica- aspiring artist Miriam Wadey, 21, in Springtime is all about fun and flirty. als such as gold and patent leather to fans as geeks, but they sure can throw with fans tion badges out in the mail so the an e-mail interview. “They gave me What better way to have fun with an keep a strong-but-playful look. one hell of a party. Legendary horror-flick director thousands in attendance would not some really helpful information on outfit but to play with accessories? Patent leather was another com- The New York Comic Con kicked Wes Craven made an appearance to have to stand in line for hours on how to make my portfolio more pre- “As a little girl, dressing up as a mon theme from childhood, com- off its second year with a three-day hype his new film, “The Hills Have end. sentable ... Some of the lesser-known princess was so much fun,” said Ju- monly found in shoes. This spring, convention featuring some of the Eyes 2.” Craven is best known for Of course, it is always better to artists have more time to spend one- lie Robinson, a University of Toledo normally tame accessories, such as biggest names in the comic and his work on the “Nightmare on Elm have too many attendees than not on-one with their fans, and have education major. “Princess dresses wide belts and pumps, take on shine movie industries and a plethora of Street” films as well as the “Scream” enough, and there was a time when more chances to have in-depth dis- go best with fun jewelry, and that with patent. Black patent, typically events and giveaways for attendees. trilogy. that was a concern. cussions.” fun jewelry was hard to give up.” in either a wide belt or clutch bag, is Companies such as DC and Mar- Eli Roth also stopped by to talk Last year, there was no guarantee However, with so many fans in at- Even though we’re grown up, the easiest to wear. vel held five panels each to talk about up “Hostel: Part II.” The sequel to that New York’s convention would tendance, the sooner you register the there are still many ways costume Bright patent pieces add plenty of new products as well as new movies. 2005’s bloody nightmare is due out get the kind of media attention better. jewelry can make us feel like prin- pop, the hottest colors being orange, In particular, Marvel’s discussions of later this summer. that other conventions do when it “I would start now,” Glazner said. cesses. There are many varieties to blue and red, and should be paired “The Dark Tower,” a collaborative Fans were also treated with con- first started out so companies took “Online registration opened in Janu- choose from, and the possibilities are with something equally strong, such effort with Stephen King, were a big vention exclusive releases, free give- a “wait-and-see” approach, Topalian ary.” virtually limitless. as graphic black-and-white outfits. hit. aways and raffles, including a draw- said. Not far from Fullerton, Long Jewelry this season might consist “For once, comfortable footwear King, the author of “The Dark ing for a free statue of Batman in This year, however, companies Beach will host the largest Japanese of a tiara as a headband, a necklace is also stylish,” Webber said. Tower” novels, was also on hand to a flight pose from D.C., valued at were more than ready to make their animation convention in the coun- and a bracelet made out of fake dia- Chunky shoes and platform san- help promote the new comic series. $195. big announcements in New York, try. monds or emeralds. dals are still the rage this season, too, However, King was not the only After only one year, New York’s recognizing the convention’s suc- Anime Expo, beginning this year “In the older movies, many of the but they shouldn’t take attention celebrity at the Javits Center. This convention had to double the size cess. on June 29, brings together the big- apparently very expensive pieces of away from an outfit.B e careful when year’s convention drew some big of their convention area, taking up “We hope to build off of that,” gest companies in American anime jewelry worn by the stars were noth- pairing them with a ’50s-inspired names from different areas of the en- prime exhibiting real estate in New Topalian said. including ADV, TOKYOPOP, Viz ing more than costume jewelry,” said dress or the outfit could look like it tertainment industry. York’s Javits Center in anticipation However, since all of us were in Media and Geneon. Kathy Webber, a Toledo student. came straight from a rummage sale, Titan of the comic book industry of the large crowds. school when the Feb. 23 shindig The expo also attracts stars in the Perhaps the best part about cos- not the fashionably trendy shop. Stan Lee, former head of Marvel and Last year, it drew around 30,000 went down, we have to miss out Japanese and Korean music indus- tume jewelry is that the pieces are Another note about shoes: Make creator of some of the most popular fans and this year looks to have im- right? Wrong. tries as well. usually inexpensive, so the look sure the casual-dress vibe of shorts superheroes of all time such as Spi- proved on that number. Southern California plays host to The expo features an Artist’s Alley doesn’t have to be perfect. isn’t ruined with a shoe that’s too derman and the X-Men, was invited “The final numbers aren’t in yet more comic and anime conventions as well, where Wadey was able to ex- “People like to say that percep- dainty or dressy – a chunky plat- as a guest of honor to sign autographs but we had around 40,000 people than you can count. This summer, hibit and sell some of her work. tions are everything,” Robinson said. form, ballerina flat or simple thong and help promote his new company, this year,” said Greg Topalian, the San Diego will be overrun with com- “I thought it was a really good ex- “Some folks, such as myself, don’t sandal works better than a stiletto. POW! Entertainment Inc. convention’s director and group vice ic book geeks July 26-29 as it puts perience,” Wadey said. “I think it’s have enough money to spend on real Although many chiropractors and “I was blown away,” said Greg president in charge of launch pad for on its own Comic-Con. worthwhile if you go into it looking jewelry, so instead they buy costume doctors may protest, the handbags Topalian, the convention’s director Reed Exhibitions, the company that Last year, over 123,000 attendees to have a good time or for a learning jewelry so that it can appear as if they this season are available in big and and group vice president in charge handles the convention, in a phone showed up and all signs point to an experience, since you can never tell really can afford real jewelry.” bigger. As always, keep a balance be- of launch pad for reed exhibitions, interview. equally big crowd this year. how well your sales will go over in Costume jewelry is found any- tween an outfit and the accessories. the company that handles the con- Next year’s convention looks to be “[We are] the biggest pop-culture this sort of thing.” where – from costume shops to de- Fashion accessories this spring are vention, in a phone interview. Lee bigger still. Topalian said there are and comics convention in the coun- Like Comic-Con though, regis- partment stores – but that’s not the the same as the outfit trends: femi- “doesn’t do the con stuff as much as already plans to increase the size of try,” said David Glanzer, Director of tration must done early to guarantee only look this spring. Chunky, bright nine and flirty. The most important he used to.” the convention area once again, add- Marketing and Relations for Comic- a spot. Last year’s expo brought in bangles accessorize with everything. thing to remember is to just have Lee and his new company have ing two new entrance points to help Con International. over 40,000 fans and, if the event’s Chunky necklaces in natural fun, and don’t let the accessories already begun work on new projects prevent the logjam of people trying Along with some of the same growth trend continues, this year woods are still in this season. Bright- overpower the statement the outfit is with NBC Universal SCI FI, Para- to clamber inside. events featured in New York, San will be even bigger. er colors play an active part in bring- trying to make.
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FENCING: CREAM OF THE CROP NCAA West Regionals, losing only once to regional champion Eva Jel- (From Page 8) lison of Stanford University. said Jennings who sees his trip across “Rachel has a clean technique and the U.S. as a fantastic travel adven- a lot of experience,” Hinojos said. ture. Hinojos is proud of his team’s Victory will be determined achievement. through elimination in a series of This is his first year as head coach, 15-touch bouts. after his 14-year run as an assistant Through direct elimination, first, fencing coach. second, third and fourth place win- He feels the combination of Li- ners will be determined for each di- ebing-Allen, an athlete he inherited vision. from former CSUF Head Coach For the institution’s place in the Heizaburo Okawa, and the new ad- championships, points will be de- dition of Jennings makes up a greater termined based on the participant’s whole of the pride he feels in seeing performance. For each single match the CSUF fencing team represented victory, a point will be awarded. at the NCAA championships. Liebing-Allen, from Spanish Fork, “It’s great to have a foot in his Ut., started her fencing at age 12, as work and benefit from it and con- an alternative to ballroom dancing. tinue it,” Hinojos said of Okawa. She looks forward to completing Hinojos has been teaching since her senior year, and advancing to her 1982. M.A. in family therapy afterwards. Both finalists have expressed great She hopes to use her fencing skill to pride in the CSUF fencing team and coach children someday. present the sport of fencing as fun. Jennings, a native Californian Leibing-Allen looks for more peo- from Boulder Creek, started fencing ple to join the team next season. at age 14 out of a personal love for “We are looking for anybody to sword fighting. come join our team. There is no He joined the CSUF fencing team previous experience needed, you get this academic year and is praised for priority registration, free travel and being a competitive person who en- free use of equipment,” said Leibing- joys the sport. Allen. “The best thing about Jake is Jennings sees the CSUF fencing that when he fences, he gives 100 team “a pretty fun sport” and invites fellow Titans to watch them practice percent,” said Mike Hinojos, Head By CARLOS DELGADO/Daily Titan Staff Photographer Coach of the CSUF Fencing team. before they go and travel to New Jer- Liebing-Allen placed second in sey, Monday-Thursday, room 202 in PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT – Cal State Fullerton’s Rachel Liebing-Allen [right] gets to work in preparation for the NCAA fencing championships. the women’s sabre division at the the Kinesiology building. Wrestler Finishes Sixth in Would Be Billionaire Lefty to Minor League NCAA Championships Camp Among Recent Cuts by Dodgers CSUF Athletics Media Relations American status is the first by a Ti- Associated Press he said. sidearm pitches and go down and thought about being reassigned. His tan since Babak Nejadmaghaddam Talk of the rock fortune was get some innings to get ready to be one thought was on making the big Cal State Fullerton sophomore earned that honor at 197 pounds in The Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher strange for a week, “but it settled called up.” club. heavyweight Wade Sauer settled for 2001. Sauer is only the 12th Titan who made more headlines for his down and I was able to do my job The Dodgers signed White as a “I know there is a lot of numbers sixth place after losing his final two Div. I wrestling All-American. He rocks than his lobs during training on the mound and that’s what they free agent on Dec. 20. in here, I am not naive to that, and bouts Saturday at the 2007 NCAA went 5-3 at nationals to finish the camp this spring was reassigned to are looking at,” White said. “I don’t He has spent less than a year in I understand it is what it is,” White Wrestling Championships at the year 30-15. the team’s minor league camp Mon- even want to talk about rocks right the major leagues since his profes- said. “But it’s always a bad feeling to Palace of Auburn Hills outside De- The Titans finished 31st in the day. now, but it wasn’t a distraction to my sional career began in 1998, and get sent to minor league camp.” troit. team standings, fourth best among a Matt White, a 29-year-old left- pitching.” White entered camp competing for In other Dodgers transactions Sauer lost to nemesis Ty Wat- closely bunched Pac-10 group. UC hander, discovered a valuable rock The reliever allowed one earned a job in a deep pitching staff. Monday, pitchers D.J. Houlton and terson of Oregon State for the fifth Davis tied for 22nd place with one quarry behind a house he bought run and two hits in 7 1-3 innings. The bullpen already includes Ta- Eric Stults and outfielder Delwyn time in five tries this season, 4-0, in wrestler alive in the championship from an aunt three years ago in west- He said he will be sent to Triple-A kashi Saito, Jonathan Broxton, Joe Young were optioned, and pitcher the consolation semifinals and then finals. ern Massachusetts. Las Vegas, where he is likely to be a Beimel, Chad Billingsley and Elmer Jon Meloan, infielder Tony Abreu lost to No. 3-seeded Ryan Gritter of Oregon State was 26th, Cal Poly But while everyone else wanted situational left-hander. Dessens, and White also would have and outfielder Choo Freeman were Central Michigan, 9-6, in the match was 27th, the Titans were 31st and to talk about his possible fortune, “Just go down and get your work been competing with the losers in reassigned. for fifth place. Stanford was 32nd. In the second White wanted to stay focused on in, keep your focus on what you the fifth-starter competition that in- Abreu ended his spring training Sauer’s finish is the highest by a half were Arizona State in 34th baseball. have been doing since you have been cludes Hong-Chih Kuo, Brett Tom- with a mild bone bruise on his left Titan since T. J. Hill placed fourth place, Cal State Bakersfield in 44th The attention the quarry received up here,”’ White said the team told ko and Mark Hendrickson. shoulder, sustained sliding into sec- at 125 pounds in 2000. Sauer’s All- and Boise State in 54th. wasn’t to blame for his reassignment, him. “I will continue to work on my Still, he said he never once ond base headfirst during a game. Hockey Player Simon Won’t Face Criminal Charges After Hit The unwritten codes in stitches on the chin but was not se- 2004. riously hurt, met with prosecutors And the Rangers’ Marty McSor- pro sports often tiptoe from Rice’s office last week but told ley was convicted of assault with a reporters afterward that he didn’t weapon for slashing Vancouver’s between what is accepted think Simon should be arrested. Donald Brashear in the head with Associated Press “I think a lot of it was based on his stick in February 2000. the interview they had with me and Bertuzzi missed 20 games, and how I felt about the situation,” Holl- McSorley was given an 18-month New York Islander Chris Simon, weg said Monday before the Rangers conditional discharge. suspended a league-record 25 games faced Pittsburgh. Simon must sit out the rest of the for a vicious on-ice hit, will not face “It’s my opinion and that’s how I regular season and the postseason, if criminal charges. wanted to deal with it. There’s cer- the club advances. Nassau County District Attorney tain things you can’t do on the ice. If the Islanders were to play fewer Kathleen Rice said her office consid- There’s a line that’s drawn and people than 10 playoff games, the suspen- ered “the willingness of the potential can cross that line, but in my case, I sion will carry over to next season. victim to support a criminal prose- didn’t want to press charges.” The ban is the longest in terms of cution” and other factors in reaching NHL players have been prosecut- games missed in NHL history, and its decision. ed for previous on-ice incidents. it’s Simon’s sixth suspension. The NHL suspended Simon for The Vancouver Canucks’ Todd Simon’s agent was not immedi- his two-handed stick attack to the Bertuzzi pleaded guilty to causing ately available to comment. face of the New York Rangers’ Ryan bodily harm and missed 20 games “It’s over now and done with and Hollweg during a March 8 game at for a blindside punch that left Colo- time to move forward. No one is the Nassau Coliseum. rado forward Steve Moore with bro- hurt and we can all move on,” Hol- Hollweg, who needed a few ken bones in his neck on March 11, lweg said.
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Hoops and Diamonds in Rough
We have to give props where in each of those games. props are due, so I’m giving props With the absence of Wally Szc- to Kobe Bryant for ending last zerbiak due to an ankle injury week in true MVP fashion. and the horrendous play of Paul Bryant went for 65 points last Pierce, Boston’s Delonte West Friday against Portland shooting can be a decent pick up. In his last 59 percent and going 8 for 12 four games he’s averaging over 15 from trey land. points a game and a steal. Then two Baseball days later, Keep an eye he went and That is 115 points on these guys:
dropped 50 “ C l e v e l a n d on the Tim- in two games. That’s Pitcher Adam
berwolves. bananas. That’s fantasy Miller is vying That is 115 “ for the 5th spot points in two production. in the club’s ro- games. That’s tation and he’s b a n a n a s . making a good That’s fantasy case for himself production. during the pre- Bryant at- season, allow- tributes his recent scoring output ing no runs and striking out 12 in to the return of Lame-ar Odom 13 innings. and Luke Walton, who both open Jeffrey Karstens, Yankees’ the floor for Bryant. pitching prospect could take the By CARLOS DELGADO/Daily Titan Staff Photographer That leads me to the all impor- 5th spot in the club’s rotation if COMPLETELY FOCUSED – Cal State Fullerton’s Jake Jennings [right] practices with a teammate as he gets ready to go to the NCAA fencing championships. tant fantasy waiver wire. Pavano isn’t healthy by season “The best thing about Jake is that when he fences, he gives 100 percent,” Cal State Fullerton fencing Head Coach Mike Hinojos said. Luke Walton is back from his start. sprained ankle injury and will re- So far Karstens has three wins, sume his starting role. In his first pitched nine innings and has given game back from the injury he up no runs to go along with his scored 13 points, nabbed seven nine strikeouts. boards and dropped six assists. Chicago Cubs’ top prospect, Fencers Qualify to Compete With the Best So if your fantasy squad is in Felix Pie has been lights out this need of a solid contributor, look spring with 32 hits, 15 runs scored BY ORION TIPPENS business major, will be among 144 en categories. Jake Jennings, a freshman and to Luke. and 15 RBI. Daily Titan Staff Writer competitors at Drew University in For Liebing-Allen, this will be her first time finalist, will compete for I was wrong in thinking Odom Milwaukee’s Ryan Braun looks [email protected] Madison, N.J., March 22-25, to de- third time competing in the NCAA the men’s epee championship. would be out for the remainder of to be a factor sooner than later. termine the best college fencers in national finals during her senior year. He was undefeated in his category the season, so if anyone in your Despite being sent down to minor Two members of the Cal State the nation. She will compete for the women’s sa- in the NCAA West Regional Fencing league made the same mistake I league camp, the third base top Fullerton Fencing team qualified as The NCAA fencing competition bre championship. Championships at UC San Diego. did and dropped him from their prospect hit five home runs and finalists in the 2007 National Col- will be divided into categories with “I feel like it’s a win-win situation “I was feeling a little apprehensive roster, nab him quickly. drove in 13 runs in the spring. legiate Men’s and Women’s Fencing 24 contestants each. for me and I wanted someone on our and nervous because it’s the top 25 “Lame”-ar hasn’t been so lame as championships. Six champions will be deter- team from our school to qualify,” of all colleges, but it should be fun,” of late. In his past two games he’s James Thompson’s columns appear CSUF fencing team players, Ra- mined in each category for their said Liebing-Allen who is consider- shot over 50 percent, scored 15 every Tuesday. chel Liebing-Allen, 22, a sociol- chosen fencing weapon (epee, sabre ing her senior semester as her final and 16 and grabbed nine boards [email protected] ogy major, and Jake Jennings, 19, a and foil) in separate men and wom- year in college fencing. SEE FENCING - PAGE 6