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DailyThe Student Voice of California State Titan University, Fullerton CSUF Remembers Victims of Virginia Tech By ALEKSANDRA WOJTALEWICZ Daily Titan Staff Writer ally. [email protected] “I drove from home just to come to this,” said kinesiology The flickering glow of candlelight major Danielle Silva, 26. illuminated the mournful faces of The vigil began with a prayer, students as they paid their respects followed by speeches by President to the victims of the Virginia Tech Milton Gordon, Dean of Stu- shooting at a vigil held Wednesday dents Kandy Mink Salas and ASI night at Cal State Fullerton’s Memo- President Heather Williams. rial Grove. President Gordon thanked “I came to pay respects to the vic- students for responding to Vir- tims and their families since it was ginia Tech’s students. He also such a tragedy,” assured students that although a said business tragedy like major Phi nguy- the Virginia en, 21. Tech shooting Among the It’s one of our realities can occur at “ CSUF, cam- seven trees at that we have to live

Memorial Grove, with day by day. pus emergen-

which commem- cy response orate the victims has been im- of CSUF’s 1976 “ proved. library shooting, – Milton Gordon “It’s one of 32 ribbons in Cal State Fullerton President our realities Virginia Tech’s that we have school colors-- to live with maroon and or- day by day,” ange--reflecting Gordon said. the “Expressions of Hope” theme of Salas reminded students “to the event. honor those students” by recom- “I could not think of a more fit- mitting to their studies, since the ting place for a memorial,” CSUF victims of the shooting were try- President Milton Gordon said. ing to earn degrees. More than 200 students gathered She also urged students to By KARL THUNMAN/Daily Titan Photo Editor at the vigil. Some came in a group SILENT PRAYER - Students gathered in Memorial Grove Wednesday to remember the victims of the Virginia Tech tragedy. Some 200 students lit with friends, with their fraternity or candes while listening to a poem read by one of the orgainzers of the event. sorority and others came individu- SEE Vigil- PagE 5 Vietnam Veteran Shares Concerns for American Soldiers Retired patrolman dis- get old.” nam vets might be willing to share. In 2002, Miller was shopping seen or heard. He was a ghost among ing back from Vietnam were people no, this is what happens when It might be instructive for them to in Santa Barbara with his wife and the trees and rice paddies. With his who made the mistake of not stay- cusses issues facing sol- you’ve spent three tours of combat hear a previous generation’s personal daughter. Waiting patiently inside CAR15 rifle in hand, the sergeant be- ing in the Army for 20 years,” Miller diers in Part 1 of 2 sneaking around the jungles and after-action reports on how they a store while the women shopped, came known as the Warlord. said. “You have trouble dealing with mountains of Vietnam. coped— or didn’t— with the after- Miller heard shouting from outside. 30 years and two published novels everything. You can’t really respect Sometime— nobody knows ex- math of an unpopular war. He stepped out to see 2,000 protest- later, he is still known as the War- the experience, and they’re out to get By JENNy HOUSER actly when because of American poli- Miller knows the brutal realities ers carrying signs, yelling and bang- lord. you. I mean there was a real prejudice Daily Titan Staff Writer tics and ancient hatreds in the Middle of war. He also knows what it’s like ing cymbals. Miller sat next to his friend and against GIs then.” [email protected] East—tens of thousands of Americans to come back “They were fellow Vietnam vet, retired Green Be- While attending the University will be dealing with the same demons home and face people my age ret Col. Paul Longgrear. The two old of Michigan, Miller sat in the back Kenn Miller tied his bootlaces. It that confront Miller every day. They a critical public. and were anti-war soldiers shared war stories and joked of the room with fellow veterans in had taken him 30 minutes this morn- will be the former soldiers, Marines After 30 years, Any time Americans people,” he said. about their time spent in the jungle. a film course called “Vietnam and ing just to pull the boots on. His legs and sailors washed up on American Miller is again “screw up, it makes big “They were re-liv- Their lightheartedness quickly turned the Artist.” The lecture hall was filled were stiff and sore, he said, from the soil after the U.S. government de- witnessing how ing their youth. serious. with 300 people and the four vets sat cold weather. He gripped his cane clares victory in Iraq and Afghanistan popular support news. When America They were people “You stayed in after the war, didn’t together. The lecture usually ended and stood up slowly. and brings them home. in wartime can does something right, just waiting for a you, Paul? Those who stayed in the with the professor insulting the vet- “This is what happens when you Because of forces far beyond their diminish. it doesn’t. “ chance to do this service did better. I wish I had,” Mill- erans. get old,” he said laughing. control, these military veterans will “The United – Kenn Miller all over again.” er said. “It was an endless litany of how He pulled a green hat over his thin- walk the same psychological and States is not Retired American Soldier In 1962, Miller Longgrear made the military his horrible we were. We’d all sit together ning gray hair. His skin was wrinkled physical trail blazed by more than 2 worthy of its joined the Army career after Vietnam. After 26 years and [the professor] would make refer- from years of stress but he still smiled million Americans who served during military,” he and was soon de- of service, he had earned the Bronze ences like, ‘We have our little fascist through his scruffy beard. He limped America’s decade-long involvement said, shaking ployed to Vietnam. Star, three Purple Hearts and two cluster over here. notice how they are heavily when he walked, but his eyes in the Vietnam War. his head. “Any He was a U.S. Vietnamese government awards for all sitting in the right?’” gleamed as if he was still 20 years These returning veterans could do time Americans screw up, it makes Army long-range reconnaissance pa- valor. Miller left the Army and went old. a lot worse than to listen to the les- big news. When America does some- trol, trained and highly skilled in cap- back to school. “This is what happens when you sons that Miller and his fellow Viet- thing right, it doesn’t.” turing the enemy without ever being “The people who suffered com- SEE VETEraN - PagE 5 Students Make Virtual Classes to be Offered at CSUF First Impressions Second Life course pro- is possible. By CAITLyN COLLINS ern California. The web site secondlife.com aNd laUrEN MCKiNNEy “There are similar events on other vides a new arena for which had a virtual map of only 64 Daily Titan Staff Writers campuses, but our event is the larg- classes online acres when it opened to the public [email protected] est in this area and it continues to in 2003 now has over 65,000 acres grow each semester,” Case said. and almost 6 million residents. In It was hard to miss the Internship By SHAELAN BOWERS and Job Fair in the Quad Wednes- Some of the more well-known this world people can create an ava- companies that attended the fair Daily Titan Staff Writer tar that resembles their looks and day, as hundreds of students hoped [email protected] to score an internship or job before included 24 Hour Fitness, ABC7, can roam around performing tasks, Capital Group Companies, Inc., and getting involved in fun activi- summer begins. Ever dreamed of owning your According to the Career Center, Disneyland Resort, Enterprise, ties just as they could in the “real” Girls and Boys Town of Southern own private island, along with an world. over 262 employers were on cam- enormous mansion, luxury car col- pus to talk to students about the California, JC Penny, Old navy, With a continuing goal of trying and Union Pacific Railroad accord- lection, and all the nicest clothing to truly make this a second life for opportunities they were offering. By DANIEL SUZUKI/For the Daily Titan that money can buy? In this life not Career Center director Jim Case its residents; the Web site has many FIghTINg woRdS - Payam Shahfari, a CSUF student, points out everyone can live like a movie star, said that yesterday’s event was the reasons why the U.S. should not prolong the war in Iraq to Sgt. Roberto Ruiz but in Second Life almost anything largest on-campus event in South- SEE Fair - PagE 5 at the Intership and Job Fair Wednesday. SEE VirTUal - PagE 3

NEXT WEEK News ONliNE www.dailytitan.com WEaTHEr TiTaN Kid HEalTHy CHallENgE MUlTiMEdia TOday TOMOrrOW Sunny gET aCTiVE A recap of the free event that promotes SHAMU ROCKS Check out a video of Shamu’s friends, Bud and Sunny High: 73 healthy eating for family and children. High: 73 Wiggles at dailytitan.com low: 57 low: 57 2 april 26, 2007 Page two IN otHeR NewS INteRNatIoNaL NewS Mexico City Legalizes Abortion YouTube Picks of the Day (aP)- Mexico City officials voted in favor of permitting abortions in the Title: Funny Animals first three months of pregnancy. This decision is likely to set the stage for a contentious court battle in the predominately Roman Catholic country. Duration: 3:12 according to aP, the archdiocese for the Roman Catholic church was How we found it: A search for ‘funny animals’ quick to respond tuesday, saying it would “evaluate the moral consequences of the reforms” and Cardinal Norberto Rivera would have no public com- Summary: This great video is for cat lovers and haters alike. It open’s with a scene ment until Sunday. where a cat peers into a sunroof, and the roof closes and the cat’s head is cut off. I agustin guerrero, a legislator who voted for the bill, said there may be no found out later it was a special effect. It’s a compilation of cats running into walls, way to resolve such an hotly-debated issue. falling down, falling and sliding off of counters, walking on two legs and attacking “This debate, as heated and important as it is, implies that we will have to random things. There is a dog video featured at the end where he appears to be live with disagreement over abortion, just as we live with disagreements over mad at his own foot. The best ones are the cat attacking the cactus, a cat jumping other issues,” said guerrero, a member of the majority leftist Democratic out of the bushes onto a kid, and a cat having a showdown, back arched and all, Revolution Party. with its own reflection. And what’s up with the car ad at the beginning, and end, of the video? And what the hell is a Sportka? NatIoNaL NewS -Caitlyn Collins and Michelle Ascencio Congress Subpoenas Secretary of State

00:55/03:44 (aP) - Congress was in a frenzy wednesday attempting to speed up inves- Title: Men in Coats tigations of the Bush administration by approving a subpoena for Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and granting immunity to a former key aide to Duration: 5:56 attorney general alberto gonzales. How we found it: It was a former pick of the day according to aP, Monica goodling, gonzales’ white House liaison, was Summary: These two guys in parkas work with illusions to entertain a live audience. granted complete immunity, but not yet subpoenaed, for her testimony as to They pull long sticks out of each other’s faces, make a man “elevate” off of the floor, why eight federal prosecutors were fired. pull a hat out of a bunny, and shrink a man down to half his size. One of the men The House oversight committee also issued subpoenas for the Republican then hides behind a curtain and reveals only his head on a puppet body. The best National Committee to testify and for documents about “white House e- part of the clip is the puppet man dancing, including ballet and break dancing. Their mails on RNC accounts that have apparently gone missing, in violation of creativity is worth noting: they use only everyday props for their illusions. In a related the law.” skit, the “Men in Coats Film,” one parka-clad performer even “loses” his head. It’s obvious the crowd is enjoying the act, and rightly so. Everyone likes to see two grown State NewS men acting like fools. -Caitlyn Collins and Michelle Ascencio Anaheim Approves Low-Income Homes

(aP) - The anaheim City Council approved 3-2 wednesday to build low- income housing on a 26-acre lot that Disney has its sights on for a future SEND US YOUR FAVORITE YOUTUBE VIDEOS; 00:55/03:44 theme park. SEND TO [email protected] The council voted in favor of the housing in spite of a Disneyland lawsuit and a possible election fight. Supporters of the affordable housing project said that the housing is desperately needed for the employees of local hotels and theme parks. “we work for Disneyland and deserve this housing,” said Susana Hernan- CaMPUS CaLeNDaR STRANGER THAN dez, a Disneyland Hotel employee who shares a one-bedroom apartment with six people in anaheim “They just want to make money. They don’t care THURSDAY through the ages at the Recital Hall. how we work or in what conditions.” Free glow Bowling Thursday admission is $10. FICTION opponents of the housing project said that allowing non-tourist uses in 3 to 7 p.m. at the tSU Under- Stepping out by Richard Harris MeLBoURNe, Fla. (aP)- dressed as Captain america ap- an area that brings in around $70 million would stunt any future growth and ground 8 to 10:30 p.m. at the Young The- a doctor dressed as Captain proached her, began to say dirty reduce tax income. women and Philanthropy Night at atre. tickets are $8 in advance for america was arrested after grop- things and touched her inap- the Theatre “Stepping out” students with current CSUF ID and ing a woman at a bar and fight- propriately, police said. He then 6:30 p.m.: online registration is re- $9 for adult general admission. ing with her boyfriend, authori- brawled with her boyfriend, au- quired for the event that will include ties said. thorities said. admission to the play and a dessert FRIDAY Patrons at the bar were She identified Raymond ad- FoR tHe ReCoRD reception. admission is $20 per per- New Play Festival dressed in costumes as part of a amcik, 54, as the attacker, po- son at Young Theatre. 8 to 10 p.m.: Play readings of new bar crawl Saturday night, police lice said. It is the policy of the Daily titan to correct any inaccurate informa- Cello Choir works by Cal State Fullerton stu- spokeswoman Jill Frederiksen after he was arrested, he tried tion printed in the publication as soon as the error is discovered. any 8 to 10:30 p.m.: guest conductor dents. The event will take place at said. to flush marijuana down a toilet incorrect information printed on the front page will result in a correction Lee Richey leads this group of stu- the grand Central art Center. ad- a man carrying a burrito and at a police station, police said. printed on the front page. any incorrect information printed on any dent cellists in a program of music mission is free. other page will be corrected on page 2. errors on the opinion page will be corrected on that page. Corrections also will be noted on the online version of the Daily titan. Please contact managing editor Joe Simmons at (714) 278-5693 or at [email protected] with issues about this policy or to report any errors. Daily titan editorial executive editor adam Levy Managing editor Joe Simmons News editor Jackie Kimmel asst. News editor Maggie Hauser asst. News editor Robert Moran asst. News editor Marina Zarate Photo editor Karl thunman Sports editor Laurens ong entertainment editor Jickie torres opinion editor Katy French Introspect editor Julianna Crisalli Copy editor James thompson Copy editor Joey english assistant Copy editor ellice Soliven assistant Copy editor Yvonne Villarreal assistant Copy editor John Kroncke assistant Copy editor Caitlyn Collins News Page Designer Valerie Rodriguez News Page Designer Petre Spassov Multimedia editor Ian Hamilton adviser tom Clanin Main Line (714) 278-3373 editorial Fax (714) 278-4473 News Line (714) 278-4415 e-mail: [email protected] advertising Director of advertising emily alford asst. Director of advertising Beth Stirnaman ad Production Manager Keith Hansen Production Designer Steve Kendall Classified Manager Brenton Haerr National Sales Jackie Kimmel Promotions Rose anne De Ramos account executive Kathleen Cisneros account executive Stephanie Birditt account executive Kevin Frederickson entertainment Manager Sarah oak web Master Dan Beam Distribution Santana Ramos Business Manager/adviser Robert Sage

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Bud, the yellow- reptiles. favorite was the crowned Amazon highly-endan- parrot, wowed the “ gered lemur, audience with his – Janelle Piraino “whose only job imitations of bark- 7-year-old Fullerton resident is to stand here ing dogs, meowing and look cute cats and mooing for you,” said cows. Jackson, add- After asking the ing that lemur audience for volunteers, Sea World conservation efforts have been so suc- animal trainer Anita Jackson placed a cessful that lemurs are being released 12-foot long python into the hands back into their natural habitat of of the frightened participants. “That Madagascar. is so cool! I wish I could hold it be- The Shamu Rocks show is playing cause snakes are my favorite reptiles,” on weekend evenings and will play By DANIEL SUZUKI AND JAZZy gRAZA/For the Daily Titan said 7-year-old Janelle Piraino, who nightly Memorial Day through La- SEA WORLD - Animal trainer Gary Faucher holds a Yellow Crown Amazon Parrot during the Shamu Rocks event (left). Hyacinth Macaw bird “Wimpy” lives in Fullerton. bor Day at Sea World, San Diego. flaps his wings (top). The adorable primate, the Slow-Louris clutches a yellow blanket as children crowd around him in wonderment (bottom). VirTUal: ONLINE CLASSROOMS COULD BE THE FUTURE FOR COLLEgE STUDENTS businesses, fast food chains and to Second Life seemed like an in- exists and is growing by the day. the RGC auditorium,” Lester said. sities like Harvard and it was just Dawn Hintzman, a student at Sad- schools such as USC, Harvard and teresting experiment with its avatar- “I think it’s awesome that actual “During any given class, only about wildly successful,” Gautreau said. dleback College. “An actual online Cal State Fullerton scooping up based graphics.” schools are getting involved in Sec- 10 to 20 people say anything any- “There are hundreds of other uni- classroom I think would make tak- land at a rapid pace. A classroom setting within Sec- ond Life,” said Second Life resident way, I would expect the same on- versities that are using Second Life ing online classes much more inter- CSUF is not only buying prop- ond Life could also be the future of Elliott Roberts. “It seems like a line.” to teach; it’s becoming an educa- esting.” erty, it also plans on teaching classes teaching online courses as students natural progression, more and more Lester also confirmed that if the tional tool.” These classes also lend a helping in its state of the art virtual class- can get the feeling of actually being people are getting involved every experimental class is a success, fu- Cal Poly Pomona, and San Jose hand to Second Life. room, and the chosen professor is at school, rather than feeling isolat- day. It’s really catching on.” ture online classes could also be State currently have islands in Sec- “It gets more legitimized as more Paul Lester of the communications ed in front of a computer screen. The new class will also be one of taught within the realm of Second ond Life. San Jose State even has a uses are found for educational/ department. “It will be much more visual, the largest as the school plans on Life. faculty member whose job it is to learning experiences,” Lester said. “I’ve been teaching online classes with students feeling as if they are allowing an enrollment of up to Cynthia Gautreau, CSUF aca- monitor Second Life as the assistant With top-level universities like on Blackboard for about seven years more a part of a classroom experi- 225 students. As far as how Lester demic technology consultant, said director, Gautreau said. USC and Harvard already having now where we ‘meet’ at a specific ence,” Lester said. plans on teaching such a large on- the success of this class is almost “I think it’s a great idea, it seems land in Second Life, the Web site is day and time in a virtual classroom Teaching classes within Second line classroom, he said he’d handle eminent. that more and more things are go- already on the fast track to having to discuss issues just as with face-to- Life is only an extension of the it with a tried-and-true method. “There have been other classes in ing online nowadays so it makes both an educational and entertain- face classes,” Lester said. “Switching enormous landscape that already “It is the same as with a class at Second Life through other Univer- sense that this would be next,” said ing enterprise.

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*Areas include Back, Shoulders, Chest, and Abdomen 4 NEWS April 26, 2007 NEWS Founder’s Wall Pays Tribute to College of Education Monument honors past was his way of commemorating the Cline, the college’s director of devel- placed on the wall and also took pic- tion. of Education and others. newest edition to the colleges of opment. tures next to the name. “He was just really a remarkable “I think the biggest difference is graduates and college CSUF and also to honor graduates. “It represents tribute to past excel- “It was very nice to see that kind person,” Hancock said. that we don’t have an undergradu- educators at CSUF “I just wanted to very firmly say lence, as well as a vehicle of produc- of emotional response to this effort,” Hancock met her husband, Lewis, ate degree program,” Hancock said. that we are our own college,” Bishop ing future excellence,” Cline said. Cline said. in a class that she was teaching. One “We don’t have the same long-term said. The scholarship money raised Professor Emerita Deborah Han- of her first classes happened to be relationship with students. And Although the College of Educa- was an important part of the pro- cock said she had heard about the on American-Indian linguistics and yet, because the college is preparing By MELISSA FITZGERALD tion has no undergraduate program cess “because there’s a lot of students Founder’s Wall through a letter from reading so she asked her future hus- people for their life’s work they are Daily Titan Staff Writer the college still makes a tremendous who struggle,” said Crystal Banett, a Bishop and decided to participate. band his thoughts because he hap- closer to the faculty.” [email protected] difference with the amount of teach- student assistant. “I think it is a wonderful way for pened to be American-Indian. Hancock can say from experience ers and educators that leave CSUF “They have to balance school, families to remember people in their He proceeded to give a half-hour how close the education faculty is In July 2004, the school of educa- credentialed or with a degree, Bish- work and family,” Banett said. own families who have completed lecture on the subject. to their students. She has been in tion officially became the 8th college op said. If students receive a little financial their degrees and since died,” Han- “I was dumbfounded,” Hancock touch with some of her students for at Cal State Fullerton. To commem- According to Bishop, approxi- help it makes a big difference Banett cock said. said. 40 years. orate the event, the Founder’s Wall mately 1500 teachers get creden- said. Hancock ran into the husband Hancock honored her husband by She hopes that the Founder’s Wall was constructed and can be found in tialed each year. The dedication ceremony for the of one of her students who had placing his name on the wall because will continue to inspire people to its honorary place on the wall in the “Even though we’re a brand new Founder’s Wall was held on January passed away at the reception for the of his commitment to education and donate and to remember the impor- Education and Classroom Building. college, we have a long and rich his- 20 and the experience was an emo- Founder’s Wall and he was grateful the difference he made in the stu- tance of education. Ashley Bishop, the chair of the tory,” Bishop said. tional one for many, according to for the chance to place her name on dents lives who he taught. “My hope is people who have giv- reading education department, was The Founder’s Wall not only re- Cline. the wall. Hancock herself worked for 10 en to honor the wall will continue the acting dean when the Education members past graduates but it also “It was a very emotional response “He was delighted to recognize years in the reading program and lat- to support the university as future Department became the 8th col- raised approximately $53,000, of from donors,” Cline said. her,” Hancock said. er became the Dean of Education at needs arise,” Hancock said. lege. which $50,000 will be put towards The people at the ceremony made Hancock also recognized her hus- CSU Bakersfield and said that there Bishop said the Founder’s Wall scholarships according to Bobbee rubbings of the names they had band for his contributions to educa- is a difference between the College Panelists Hold Discussion About How Hip-Hop Impacts Society

By MELISSA FITZGERALD event over the statistic that 70 percent tion rappers show does not have a Rose believes blacks must look to Daily Titan Staff Writer of rap albums are purchased by white limit and that women are a type of themselves to see why it is they con- [email protected] youths, meaning society not only consumption in that lifestyle. sume rap and to attempt to avoid needs to look at who’s making the al- “It used to be a couple of gold defensiveness when coming up with Panelists discussed hip-hop and bums but who consumes them. chains,” Rose said. answers. the negative aspects of its culture such “We have a problem in society and Bakari Kitwana, co-founder of the “We cannot confront what we as materialism, rap slang and sexism hip-hop has it too,” she said. National Hip-Hop Political Conven- happily consume. I have seen a pre- in the Titan Student Union at “Hip- Jamal, a Southern California artist tion and author of “The Hip-Hop cipitous decline in communication. Hop: Myth or Reality?” Solutions and pastor, said the African-Ameri- Generation: Young Blacks and the We cannot love each other properly and theories on how rap affects soci- can culture is pigeonholed with rap. Crisis in African-American Culture” if we cannot confront this. Black ety were also discussed. He said he hears the same kind of and “Why White Kids Love Hip- women are not bitches, not chicken “Racial profiling, racism and ste- terminology used in rap lyrics every Hop: Wankstas, Wiggers, Wanna- heads or hoes,” Rose said to audience reotypes cannot be blamed on hip- day, but that doesn’t mean that Cau- bees and the New Reality of Race in applause. hop,” said Ayo Alabi, an Afro-Ethnic casians like Don Imus can use it. America,” said the focus should be on There is hope for the rap move- studies professor at Cal State Fuller- “It’s not like we go to hip-hop ba- the young people of this generation ment according to Tim Singleton, ton. sic-training school,” Jamal said. because so much has changed in the the president of CSUF’s Afro-Ethnic Alabi explored who consumes rap Tricia Rose, professor of African last few decades. Student Association. and what it means to people. She studies at Brown University and the “In the 80s, we were paying $20 “What about the Talib Kwali and referred to the rapper Nelly and his author of “Black Noise: Rap Music for a pair of shoes and the gold chain Erykah Badu’s? When they say rap is second album, “Nellyville,” when and Black Culture in Contemporary was just something extra,” Kitwana negative they are speaking of gangsta discussing overall consumption of America,” said the way in which rap- said while the audience chuckled. rap,” said Singleton. rap by the media and society and the pers showcase their lifestyles escalates According to Kitwana, the dream Jamal agreed there are positive large dreams rappers sell. the level of consumption in society. was more attainable then but now things happening in the industry and “You have rappers dreaming up “If you don’t have the latest, dopest jobs that were available to youths he can say that from experience. perfection while living in poverty,” thing you don’t mean anything,” Rose have gone overseas and unfortunately “Support those that are trying to By ALINE LESSNER/Daily Titan Staff Photographer Alabi said. said. this lays the foundation for the war change things,” he said. Alabi voiced concerns at last week’s Rose believes the type of consump- on drugs. Tricia Rose, panelist for the discussion “Hip-Hop: Myth or Reality?” discussed the effect of hip-hop music on culture, love and gender relations on April 17 April 26, 2007 NEWS 5 NEWS FAIR: HUNTING FOR JOBS VETERAN: RECALLS PAST ing to the Career Center Web site. brief description of the company For Miller’s final class project, seas. Representatives from the military, and the company’s Web site. he turned in a full manuscript for a “Excuse me. Where’d you get your police departments and govern- “The Career Center has done a novel and received the lowest grade cufflinks?” asked a woman gambling ment offices from various areas also really good job promoting this,” As- in the class. The students who hadn’t near the slot machines. attended. sadi said. “I got an e-mail about it received an “A” were veterans. Mill- “I picked them up in Hong The Career Center sponsors two and decided to research companies er later published the manuscript, Kong.” Internship and Job Fair events a and come.” called “Tiger: The Lurp Dog,“ and “Were you in Vietnam?” year. The event yesterday has grown Matt Taylor, a Cal State Fuller- received positive reviews from the “Yes, I was.” in the number of participants since ton student, didn’t plan on attend- Los Angeles Times and The New “No wonder you’re wearing long last year. ing the event but ended up getting York Times. sleeves. You’re trying to cover up your “The events just keep getting bet- an interview for an internship. Miller moved back to Reno and track marks.” ter, and the quality of the employers “I saw a lot of people and tents said that the discrimination contin- Those words still sting the veteran keeps getting better,” Case said. in the Quad, so I decided to check ued. He worked at a casino giving to this day. Remarks made to Viet- Neda Assadi, 21, a marketing it out,” Taylor said. “I got a list of change to guests. He wore a long- nam veterans and the treatment they major, attended the job fair yester- who was here and went around to a sleeve, white collared shirt with gold endured continues to haunt Ameri- day. couple of booths and ended up get- cufflinks that he had bought over- cans. “I came to see all of the different ting an interview for an internship employers and hopefully get one this summer.” step closer to getting an interview,” Disney Parks and Resorts recruit- Assadi said. “I’m really interested er Tammy Edwards said that the House OKs Deadline in going to the RPA table, DDB Internship and Job Fair is a place By ANNE FLAHERTy strategy for success,” said House Ma- Los Angeles [Advertising Agencies] where students can get exposure to Associated Press jority Leader Steny Hoyer. and Nestle.” many different companies. [email protected] Passage puts the bill on track to The Career Center also hosted a “It’s important for students to re- clear Congress by week’s end and ar- “Make Your Best Impression Work- search the companies before they come rive on the president’s desk in com- shop” on April 18 in the Titan Stu- to the job fair and customize their re- WASHINGTON (AP) – A ing days as the first binding congres- dent Union to give students tips sumes to aspects of what the company sharply divided House brushed sional challenge to Bush’s handling from potential employers on how to is looking for,” Edwards said. aside a veto threat Wednesday and of the conflict now in its fifth year. act at the job fair. Before attending “Disney is the number one place passed legislation that would order The $124.2 billion war-funding either event, students were also pro- to start a career because of the op- President Bush to begin withdraw- bill aspires to complete the pullout vided with information to research portunity for upward mobility,” ing troops from Iraq by Oct. 1. The by April 1, 2008 or earlier if the Iraqi potential employers on the Career Edwards said. “Students shouldn’t 218-208 vote came as the top U.S. government does not meet certain Center Web site. take any of the companies here commander in Iraq told lawmakers benchmarks. Bush has promised to To further spread awareness lightly. Students shouldn’t look at the country remained gripped by veto the bill, and Republicans prom- about the event, the Career Center our booth and think that the only violence but was showing some signs ised to stand squarely behind the compiled a newspaper to inform thing we are hiring for are park po- By DANIEL SUZUKI/For the Daily Titan of improvement. STUDENT PROTESTORS - Sgt. Roberto Ruiz argued with stu- president in rejecting what they students about what companies sitions. We offer a lot more than dents from Peace and Social Justice at the CSUF Job Fair. “Our troops are mired in a civil called a “surrender date” handed to were attending, which included a just that,” she said. war with no clear enemy and no clear the enemy. VIGIL: PRAyERS, POEMS AND CANDLES AT MEMORIAL “hold fast to the people that you tion to their friends. colors to show their support for the nine people, killing seven in the love.” Although the Virginia Tech shoot- family and victims. basement of the Pollak library in a Williams read the ASI Resolution ing occurred a week ago, a number “It’s a good thing that Fullerton 5-minute rampage. to Virginia Tech. of students still felt the stress and got involved,” said business major Allaway had called his estranged “ASI stands in firm support of impact of a school shooting. Trenelle Lyiscott, 19. wife in the morning of July 12, tell- Virginia Tech,” Williams said. “I live in the dorms, [and when Since the Virginia Tech shooting, ing her that this was his last day to Following the speeches, co-coor- the shooting happened] I was scared our students have responded and live. Allaway then went to the CSUF dinators Irene Umipig and Carrie and frightened,” said psychology that shows they care about others,” campus and began shooting co- Boone, of Peer Health University major Stacee Tweedlie, 19. said Gordon. workers. Authorities apprehended Network, read the names of each The vigil was sponsored by the According to Gordon, CSUF can him at the nearby Hilton Inn in Virginia Tech victim. Peer Health University Network connect to Virginia Tech since the Anaheim, and Allaway was later A moment of silence followed. and Associated Students, Inc. Aside campus experienced a shooting it- found not guilty by reason of insan- As the vigil came to an end, stu- from holding a vigil, CSUF partici- self. ity in his 1977 murder trial. dents embraced, some wiping away pated in “Orange and Maroon Ef- On July 12, 1976 CSUF custo- “The impact will always be felt,” By KARL THUNMAN/Daily Titan Photo Editor tears, others offering words of affec- fect Day” by wearing Virginia Tech’s dian Charles Edward Allaway shot Gordon said. SUPPORT - Josh Cervantes signs a letter being sent to Virginia Tech.

NATIONALCRIMEVICTIMS’RIGHTSWEEK EDUCATION & RESOURCE FAIRE

Thursday April 26, 2007 11:00am – 2:00pm

“SHOPFORSOLUTIONS” On the Titan Walk

Orange County Victim Service Providers will promote awareness of victims’ rights and provide education on their valuable services. Come and view the Orange County Clothesline Project and fill your complimentary shopping bag with resource information!

This event is in association with Cal. State Fullerton’s Women’s Studies Program -- Third Wave Activist Group 6 April 26, 2007 introspect

Bringing charity to the people BY GRACE LEE movement to help bring social in- Daily Titan Staff Writer justice into light for the past two [email protected] years through the one campaign. We were in an elevator

one of her co-workers, Daniel “once with Jay-Z and sitting in the corner of a star- Binaei said, “Working for Lo- bucks in Long beach with a cup of kahi has been an overall great Beyonce. “ coffee in one hand and her Apple experience. The work we do is very – Brande Jackson laptop in front of her, Brande Jack- rewarding. to be able to share im- Founder od Lokahi Outreach son was at work even when she was portant messages with others about away from work. human rights and the environment Jackson, a has been a fantastic privilege. Fur- the volunteers that help out 27-year-old ther, to have the opportunity to with the outreach programs. REBECCA HARtnEss / DAiLY titAn stAff PHotoGRAPHER cal state support others in improving their “A lot of people complain about Chad Records, a 23- year-old political science major, started his own business, Premier Senior Care, seven months ago. Fu l l e r t o n ability to share these messages has what goes on in the world, but you graduate, is also been a wonderful experience.” woke up and chose to do something the founder As part of her job, Jackson gets to today and that’s huge,” Jackson said. and execu- travel on the road with different The most important thing to student creates Business to Help tive director bands the organization is working Jackson seems to be the impact the of Lokahi with. occasionally, she’s on the road organization makes in the world. outreach, a for many months out of the year. “A lot of people care about stuff, the elderly of orange county business she “i spend a lot of time on the but don’t get to act on it, i’m sort of BY LAuREn MCKinnEY tirement homes and growing up Jackson started five road. With touring i’ll be gone for lucky in that i’ve managed to create Daily Titan Staff Writer i worked there as a subcontractor at the age of 12 and expanded it to a years ago. three, six, eight months out of the something where we can get up ev- [email protected] and re-did rooms and fixed things, general handyman business making The purpose of the organization is year. i’m typically gone during the eryday and act on it.” so that’s how i began thinking of an $500 a week,” she said. “if he was to fight against social injustice – par- summer and in 2005, i was gone for Long before Jackson became the chad records is a 23-year-old po- idea for my business.” presented with a job that he never ticularly global poverty, by bridging nine months out of the year,” Jack- founder and executive director of litical science major who is like most records said he used some of the did before, he would come home various non-profit organizations and son said. her own organization, she grew up students at cal state Fullerton. He connections from his father’s busi- and ask me how to do the job, then campaigns with cultural relevancy Another perk is her celebrity en- constantly surrounded by her family is a full-time student, likes to be with ness to get going. go back and do it [painting, small and the media industry by taking counters. business. Growing up in a business friends and cares about his family. “We have only been licensed by repairs].” non-profit organizations on tour “We have a lot of weird encoun- environment since she was 14, pre- But unlike most students, records the state for six months, but we al- While attending csUF, he contin- with bands like coldplay, U2 and ters. When we set up a show, it’s pared her to start up her own land- owns his own successful business. ready have ten clients and it’s just ued working on the side to support Dave Matthew’s Band. usually not as much the band that scape company at age 17. in her 20s, records is the president of pre- going to grow even more,” he said. his education. records also attends While many non-profit organiza- we’re working with, it’s just random she began working with non-profit mier senior care in Yorba Linda, records said he would most likely rock Harbor church where he do- tions have booths or make some sort celebrities there at the venue with organizations. a company that sends register- be further along in school if it weren’t nates his time in helping people in of outreach at concerts, Lokahi takes us,” Jackson said. “i wanted to do more with poli- ed nurses and caretakers to the for his business. Mexico build homes. it a step further by actually going on Jackson describes some tics and activism,” Jackson said. homes of elderly adults who need “if i didn’t have to go to school, “He has a strong faith in God,” tour with the bands. of the unexpected encoun- While at csUF taking grad class- assistance while still living in their i would probably be more success- terry said. “We’re sort of this middle group. ters she and her staff have had. es, Jackson participated in the 2000 own home. ful in my business because i would records said his faith inspires him What we do is kind of weird and re- “We were in an elevator once with elections as a political activist. Jack- “We facilitate caregivers to go to have more time to devote to it,” he not only in his business ventures, ally specific, so it’s a really hard thing Jay-Z and Beyonce. We were at son also took political science classes the homes of the elderly and provide said. “school comes first though. it’s but in life as well. for non-profits to do,” Jackson said. Madison square Garden, and while in grad school. them with care,” records said. “i re- what’s going to make me more suc- “My personal relationship with Lokahi connects with different fan we were loading out, Anderson coo- “professors were in touch with alized that there was a lot of money cessful in the future.” God has inspired me and i pray bases by reaching out to people who per held the door open for us,” said what was going on culturally, politi- to be made in this field because there records added, “it’s hard to own about it [his business] and doors want to get involved, but may not Jackson. cally at the time. it’s easy to get iso- is a lack of quality people providing a business, go to school and have a keep opening,” he said. “it’s hard know how. What strikes Jackson’s heart the lated from that,” Jackson said. this kind of care. it’s an alternative social life at the same time. on one to know what to do sometimes, but “A lot of people want to be in- most are the volunteers and fans pamela steinle, professor of to a nursing home, and it is more hand, you look at it [his business], seeing the happiness of the people volved and want to join stuff, but they meet on the road and at events, American studies and graduate ad- convenient and cheaper for our cli- and my major, and they have noth- around me in church inspired me to no one reaches out to them in a way she said. viser, was one of the professor’s Jack- ents.” ing to do with one another. This be a happier person.” that connects with them,” she said. “i think it’s more of the fans we son worked with during her gradu- clients can choose the amount business might just be something for Although girlfriends have not been The most recent Lokahi outreach meet that are really cool. And that’s ate studies. of hours per week they wish to have me to fall back on.” at the top of his priority list, records project was partnering up the one what’s rewarding, my staff and i prob- “it’s the excitement of seeing them the caretaker around, with a mini- to help him out his mother terry hopes to one day settle down. campaign to fight against AiDs in ably talk to close to 1 million people, learn to ground their interests and mum of four hours a day, 22 hours helps in the marketing department, “since my business started, girl- Africa and extreme poverty U2 and without exaggerating. i’m probably abilities in historical context; to take per week. clients can also have a signing new clients and doing office friends have become my lowest pri- coldplay. more inspired and interested in peo- up and refine their critical thinking caretaker live with them for a set work. she said her son has always ority. i feel like i might not have The organization has given more ple i meet people on a day-to-day ba- through the interdisciplinary work fee. been driven, even at a young age. time for one,” he said. “i see myself than 350,000 volunteers an op- sis. it reenergizes you,” Jackson said. that is inherent to American stud- “i came up with the idea a year “While attending middle school, dating someone who is graduating portunity to be a part of their Jackson finds pride in her and ies,” steinle said. ago,” he said. “My dad runs re- chad started his own lawn business around the same time i am, who has a job and is on my same maturity level. i’m starting to get over this whole college thing.” records continued by saying, “Through owning my own business, my future wife can stay home and be one of those ptA and soccer Moms. i liked having my mom home with me when i was growing up,” he said. “What i do now will affect my fam- ily later.” records said he hopes to expand his business to other communities in palm springs, Hemet and Arizona, where there is a large population of elderly residents. “if the summer goes well and is successful then i will keep up my business, but if not, i want to go to law school after i graduate,” he said. April 26, 2007 7 Introspect

BY JAzz GRAzA/Daily titan staff Photographer BY KARL tHunMAn/Daily titan Photo Editor

BY CAMERon PEMstEin/Daily titan staff Photographer Holly Tripp walks by memorial ribbons at the Memorial Grove vigil held for the Virginia Tech Students.

BY KARL tHunMAn/Daily titan Photo Editor Yen Ling Shek, left and Norene Protacio, right, hold candles in memory of those lost in the Virginia Tech University shooting on April 14. Cal State Fullerton’s “Expressions of BY CAMERon PEMstEin/Daily titan staff Photographer Hope” vigil took place on April 24. MuLtiMEDiA

o Check out the multimedia section of dailytitan.com for video coverage and a slideshow of “Expressions of Hope” on April 25. More than 200 attended Cal State Fullerton’s candle- light vigil in honor of those lost at Virginia Tech University on April 14. 8 April 26, 2007 OpiniOn Today’s Liberals Don’t do it Like King Left-wing activists don’t fervently believe that he was on the Action is one of Brown University’s who truly wish to get their message including members of the Brown believe that it will advance through right side of history – he needed to more obnoxious examples. The group out borrow a trick from the famous community, have assisted the GOp consciousness-raising and debate, reach out and connect actively and empathetically engage sought to spread its aggressively anti- 1964 protests at Berkeley, in which every step of the way with behavior not snide personal attacks and shrill like yesterday’s crusaders the world of his time in order to ef- israel message with noisy confronta- participants built a broad coalition, that alienates, disrespects and ex- street theater. fect its transformation. tion, grandiose installations on the marched respectfully in coats and cludes the very constituents needed in an era of rapid and destabiliz- Many of today’s activists, espe- Main Green and vituperative fin- ties and ultimately won concessions to win elections and kick-start sys- ing change, progressives cannot af- By Jesse AdAms cially on America’s college campuses, ger-pointing – presumably with the from their rabidly conservative state temic change. ford to build a small tent for a self- Brown Daily Herald remember King’s dream – but not, hope of shocking passers-by into re- government. Lest anyone believe that such selected group of moral elites and (Brown U.) alas, his strategy. considering their points of view. As at Berkeley, activists must counterproductive behavior is lim- simply “hope for the best.” Starting Despite their insistence on tol- instead of inciting change, the make themselves impossible to dis- ited to an extremist minority, it’s with the language of respect and rec- (U-WiRE) pROViDEnCE, R.i. erance, they lack the empathy and group’s grating litany of grievances miss, which means anticipating and important to remember how perva- onciliation, they must strategically - When Dr. Martin Luther King flexibility needed to understand, let against “racist imperialists” antago- defusing the adversary’s arsenal of sive a problem it is – and how deeply cultivate a muscular but moderate Jr. delivered his famous “i Have a alone persuade, the vast masses of nized a sizable minority into active distractions. many of us are implicated. reputation in order to build genuine Dream” speech over 40 years ago, people who oppose their opinions opposition, provoked little more no matter how eloquent and re- Being counterproductive includes coalitions and marshal the necessary he inadvertently contributed to a on sensitive issues – such as guns, than irritation from most and thor- spectful each member of Students calling anyone who questions gay influence to make meaningful im- paradigm that flies in the face of his abortion, sexuality and separation of oughly compromised the group’s for a Democratic Society may be, marriage homophobic. it’s con- provements. legacy. church and state – that have drawn credibility on campus. charging a building and smearing it demning the Duke lacrosse players – Underneath the noisy posturing, Dr. King had a dream, yes, but many to the Republican party in re- Even at such a liberal and activist- with raspberry jam to simulate blood or the Brown police - before a shred few of the participants in our repub- he also had a plan – to win over the cent years. friendly place as Brown, the group – as happened at Brown earlier this of evidence has been heard. lic – candidate, voter, donor or ac- hearts and minds of wavering moder- Whereas King spelled out a pow- managed, through sheer rudeness, to semester – provides easy fodder for it’s circulating chain e-mails after tivist – are truly enemies. We are a ates, to attract the votes of self-inter- erful vision specifically crafted to be undermine their cause by associating defenders of the status quo who can the 2004 election that labeled red- diverse group of fellow citizens who, ested officials and to leave no doubt stirring and persuasive to a broad the legitimate plight of palestinians duck issues by attacking the stereo- leaning states “Jesusland” and base- for the most part, are genuinely try- that the Civil Rights movement had audience, today many activists have with immature and unsavory radi- type of spoiled rich kids smoking lessly claimed that Democrats have ing to make the right decisions for airtight moral legitimacy. slipped into a form of self-congratu- calism. pot at protests instead of getting a higher iQs than Republicans. it’s our common future. King’s strategy involved present- latory complacency that may satisfy Off campus, many individuals real job. Howard Dean declaring patroniz- When progressives reject rather ing a unified front of undeniable true believers but often proves off- view any and all activism with sus- indeed, Republicans have used ingly that Democrats need to reach than court moderates, they under- respectability, co-opting traditional putting (or worse) to the uncon- picion and are predisposed to react such attacks for years, winning much out to “guys with Confederate flags mine society’s potential for real co- Biblical moral rhetoric and preach- verted. negatively – especially since the me- working class support with various on their pick-up trucks” and it’s the operation and change. in order to ing an inclusive and hopeful message The shrillest examples of such dia invariably emphasize the shaggi- divisive cultural issues designed to wave of politically correct liberal re- build the nation that we’d like to see, that embraced rather than alienated complacency appear in the strident est and most outrageous personali- make activists – and the Democrats vulsion that his statement elicited. we must first take after King and be people. and divisive “activism” of the far ties they can muster. they tend to support – seem like progressives should have enough willing to work with the nation that it was not enough for King to left, of which last year’s Anti-Racist it’s paramount, then, that those elitist alien saboteurs. And many, faith in their cause – as King did – to we have. Partial-Birth Ban is First step to Criminalizing Abortions Supreme Court’s ruling This is why i was so upset this past procedures. the fetus with a lethal substance be- womb, but it opens up more than intact D&E especially dangerous.” Wednesday when i found out that The banned procedure, called fore it is extracted or tearing it apart expected and part of the fetus’s body Dr. Frederic D. Frigoletto, vice may be the first in an the Supreme Court upheld a ban “intact D&E,” involves dilating the while it remains inside the womb slips out, it’s OK. But how do you chairman of obstetrics and gynecol- anti-abortion trend on “partial birth abortion,” or intact cervix of the pregnant woman, re- and then extracting it piece by piece, measure this intent after the fact? ogy at Massachusetts General and dilation and extraction, regardless of moving the fetus until only its head Kennedy is OK with that. This leaves our doctors in a very past president of the American Col- whether the woman’s health was in remains within the vaginal canal, Kennedy, however, did not sim- difficult position. instead of being lege of Obstetricians and Gynecolo- By KAtie striCKlAnd danger. and then using a tool to puncture ply describe the banned procedure. able to honestly tell their patients gist, told The new York Times that a Daily Bruin Their reasoning? Because it’s re- the back of its head and suctioning He also added the testimony of an what they think is best, they now woman’s health could be endangered (UCLA) ally gross. Or at least that was what out the contents of its skull. emotional nurse who referred to the must limit their advice and services if she lived in a remote area and her i gathered after reading Reagan-ap- The procedure is generally per- fetus as “a baby” and said that after to what they think will not land only doctor was uncomfortable per- (U-WiRE) LOS AnGELES - pointee Justice Anthony Kennedy’s formed when the fetus is 20 to 23 the procedure was done, the doctor them in jail. forming non-intact D&E but did so When a bunch of old, wrinkly men majority opinion. weeks old and is unable to survive irreverently “threw” it in a pan. Kennedy, however, has this cov- anyway. vote to uphold rules about what my Which may be true, but as far as i outside of the mother’s womb. As you see, there is an enormous ered. Drawing on his mind-reading Karen Tumulty, a reporter for doctor and i can do with my body, it know, this has never been a criterion However, if you’d like a non-intact difference between intact D&E and abilities, he has decided that per- Time Magazine who has been cover- really irks me. for outlawing perfectly safe medical D&E, which can involve injecting non-intact D&E – the first is much forming an intact D&E is “almost ing abortion since the 1980s, wrote more unpleasant for the nurses of always a conscious choice rather that an intact D&E was generally the world to witness. than a happenstance.” easier on the woman’s body and that perhaps the most in response to having one could make a “difference disturbing and con- concerns about in her ability to bear children later fusing aspect of the [The Court’s] rea- jeopardizing a in life.” law the case upheld “ woman’s health, in her dissent, Justice Ruth Bader is that the procedure soning? Because [the Kennedy conclud- Ginsburg – the only woman on the

may be performed procedure’s] really ed, based on his court – wrote that this case defies

if the woman’s life years of medical precedent. When considering re- is at risk, but not if gross. Or at least that training (see: 0), strictions on abortion procedures in her health is at risk. was what i gathered “ that intact D&E is the past, the court always made sure What exactly is the after reading ... [the] “never” necessary to to include clauses that allowed the difference between majority opinion. preserve a woman’s procedures to be performed if not life and health, and health or life. doing so would put the health of the where do you draw The American woman at risk. the line? College of Obste- So although the ruling is hardly Complicating the law even more, tricians and Gynecologists, how- a severe blow against the abortion intact D&E is only illegal if the doc- ever, disagrees. in a statement issued rights of women in the U.S., it tor intends to do it, Justice John paul to the press, they wrote that intact could mark the beginning of a very Stevens wrote in his opinion. So if D&E “is safest and offers significant disturbing trend: viewing women as a woman’s cervix is dilated in order benefits for women suffering from little more than baby-holders, whose to terminate the pregnancy in the certain conditions that make non- health and well-being are second- ary to the considerations of a fetus. Which, to me anyway, does not sound like a pleasant idea. Two of the justices who dissent- ed, Ginsburg, age 74, and Stevens, 87, are probably going to be retir- ing soon - which means whoever is elected president in the next term will replace them. 7 Let’s keep this in mind during the election. We need to make sure that what’s in our best interests is decided by someone with a medical degree, not political connections. 8 April 26, 2007 April 26, 2007 9 OpiniOn opinion The World Pro-War students: uncle sam Wants you For those avid supporters to make that same sacrifice, then you bers, the Army is offering significant Today’s Liberals Don’t do it Like King are a coward.i don’t mean to say that incentives. A new program allows re- Bank Woes of the war in iraq, army your opinion on the war only counts cruits to serve only 15 months on ac- Left-wing activists don’t fervently believe that he was on the Action is one of Brown University’s who truly wish to get their message including members of the Brown believe that it will advance through By Jennifer ChurCh enlisters are waiting if you have served in the military. tive duty. Coincidentally, that is how Titan Editorial Daily Titan Staff Writer Providing insight, analysis and perspective since 1960 right side of history – he needed to more obnoxious examples. The group out borrow a trick from the famous community, have assisted the GOp consciousness-raising and debate, By shane ham Most of us haven’t, which is the way long soldiers are spending in iraq reach out and connect actively and empathetically engage sought to spread its aggressively anti- 1964 protests at Berkeley, in which every step of the way with behavior not snide personal attacks and shrill [email protected] Arizona Daily Wildcat it works in a democracy with a vol- these days, if they are lucky enough the world of his time in order to ef- israel message with noisy confronta- participants built a broad coalition, that alienates, disrespects and ex- street theater. Birthing a Debate like yesterday’s crusaders (U. Arizona) unteer military. to avoid an early trip to Walter Reed fect its transformation. tion, grandiose installations on the marched respectfully in coats and cludes the very constituents needed in an era of rapid and destabiliz- Buried beneath the media frenzy nor do i mean to say that fight- Army Medical Center or Arlington Many of today’s activists, espe- Main Green and vituperative fin- ties and ultimately won concessions to win elections and kick-start sys- ing change, progressives cannot af- and shock over the Virginia Tech The Supreme Court de- least one alternative. That al- (U-WiRE) TUCSon, Ariz. ing in iraq makes your view of the national Cemetery. By Jesse AdAms cially on America’s college campuses, ger-pointing – presumably with the from their rabidly conservative state temic change. ford to build a small tent for a self- shootings is the scandal over World cided to uphold the federal ternative can be dangerous, - They go by many names, such as war correct. if that were the case, You have no excuse for not going. remember King’s dream – but not, hope of shocking passers-by into re- government. Lest anyone believe that such selected group of moral elites and Bank president paul Wolfowitz’s ban partial-birth abortions. painful and invasive form of Brown Daily Herald chicken hawks, yellow elephants and veterans would agree about how to Sign up now, and you will be done (Brown U.) alas, his strategy. considering their points of view. As at Berkeley, activists must counterproductive behavior is lim- simply “hope for the best.” Starting lapse in judgment. A little history: the law the surgery, but it will fulfill College Republicans. You have seen proceed in iraq instead of disagree- in three semesters. This university Despite their insistence on tol- instead of inciting change, the make themselves impossible to dis- ited to an extremist minority, it’s with the language of respect and rec- Appointed by president Bush, was vetoed by president this ruling. them around campus, exhorting ing bitterly. What i am saying is that will still be here when you get back. erance, they lack the empathy and group’s grating litany of grievances miss, which means anticipating and important to remember how perva- onciliation, they must strategically Wolfowitz is facing harsh criticism Clinton twice, then signed The kind of logic dis- (U-WiRE) pROViDEnCE, R.i. people to “support our troops,” by serving in iraq gives your pro-war You will return with a sweet scholar- flexibility needed to understand, let against “racist imperialists” antago- defusing the adversary’s arsenal of sive a problem it is – and how deeply cultivate a muscular but moderate and has been asked to step down by into law by president Bush. played by the court can also - When Dr. Martin Luther King which they mean “send anyone but view a degree of moral credibility, ship and the pride of knowing you alone persuade, the vast masses of nized a sizable minority into active distractions. many of us are implicated. reputation in order to build genuine the bank’s top officials for giving his The law was arguably un- open up legislation that ef- Jr. delivered his famous “i Have a me to fight and die in iraq.” even though this war is profoundly stood up for what you believe in. people who oppose their opinions opposition, provoked little more no matter how eloquent and re- Being counterproductive includes coalitions and marshal the necessary girlfriend, Shaha Ali Riza, a pay and constitutional – granted, like fectively sidesteps all the Dream” speech over 40 years ago, Whatever name is applied to immoral. no prospective employers will look on sensitive issues – such as guns, than irritation from most and thor- spectful each member of Students calling anyone who questions gay influence to make meaningful im- promotion package. The new York almost every law – which is provisions in Roe v. Wade he inadvertently contributed to a them, they have three things in com- i know that many UA students down on you for taking a break from abortion, sexuality and separation of oughly compromised the group’s for a Democratic Society may be, marriage homophobic. it’s con- provements. Times reports that European direc- what two separate lower pertaining to when the paradigm that flies in the face of his mon: they are of military age, they have served in iraq, and if you are college to serve your country. Quite church and state – that have drawn credibility on campus. charging a building and smearing it demning the Duke lacrosse players – Underneath the noisy posturing, tors of the bank are using the scandal courts found before the case government cannot ban or legacy. support George W. Bush’s war in one of them, then you have my the opposite, i assure you. many to the Republican party in re- Even at such a liberal and activist- with raspberry jam to simulate blood or the Brown police - before a shred few of the participants in our repub- to take control away from Wolfowitz was repealed to the Supreme regulate abortions. Dr. King had a dream, yes, but iraq and their mouths are much big- gratitude and respect for your ser- You know who you are. You feel cent years. friendly place as Brown, the group – as happened at Brown earlier this of evidence has been heard. lic – candidate, voter, donor or ac- and the Bush administration. Court. While lawmakers will he also had a plan – to win over the ger than their balls (or lack thereof). vice to our country. However much the weight of your own cowardice Whereas King spelled out a pow- managed, through sheer rudeness, to semester – provides easy fodder for it’s circulating chain e-mails after tivist – are truly enemies. We are a So why should anyone care any- one of the reasons the still be unable to pass a law hearts and minds of wavering moder- if you are a healthy young student i disagree, at least veterans have put and hypocrisy every time you hear erful vision specifically crafted to be undermine their cause by associating defenders of the status quo who can the 2004 election that labeled red- diverse group of fellow citizens who, way? Finals are coming and papers law was overturned by lower that will outright ban first- ates, to attract the votes of self-inter- who believes, as the president does, their own lives on the line to back up about an iED cutting short yet an- stirring and persuasive to a broad the legitimate plight of palestinians duck issues by attacking the stereo- leaning states “Jesusland” and base- for the most part, are genuinely try- are due. courts is because the ban or second-term abortions, ested officials and to leave no doubt that the iraq war should continue or their support of the war. it is far too other young life. You know you audience, today many activists have with immature and unsavory radi- type of spoiled rich kids smoking lessly claimed that Democrats have ing to make the right decisions for Well, the World Bank is respon- does not allow the procedure there’s no reason they can’t that the Civil Rights movement had even escalate, then you fall into one easy to cheer for more blood when should be there, but you just can’t slipped into a form of self-congratu- calism. pot at protests instead of getting a higher iQs than Republicans. it’s our common future. sible for a multitude of issues around to take place if the mother’s simply ban any first-trimes- airtight moral legitimacy. of two categories: veteran or selfish the only risk you face is a nosebleed bring yourself to enlist. You prob- latory complacency that may satisfy Off campus, many individuals real job. Howard Dean declaring patroniz- When progressives reject rather the world. it works with over 100 life is in danger – a caveat ter measures like “day-after King’s strategy involved present- little coward. from vomiting too hard in the Frog ably think i am rude for bringing true believers but often proves off- view any and all activism with sus- indeed, Republicans have used ingly that Democrats need to reach than court moderates, they under- countries to help reduce poverty. that was added to abortion pills” or similar medicines. ing a unified front of undeniable our iraq misadventure is in its & Firkin bathroom. your dishonor out into the open. putting (or worse) to the uncon- picion and are predisposed to react such attacks for years, winning much out to “guys with Confederate flags mine society’s potential for real co- it supports social services such as law by another Supreme The precedent has been respectability, co-opting traditional last throes, but the president is fight- if you aren’t willing to put yourself You need not feel ashamed. if you verted. negatively – especially since the me- working class support with various on their pick-up trucks” and it’s the operation and change. in order to health, nutrition and education. it Court case in 2000. set that a pregnant woman’s Biblical moral rhetoric and preach- ing a dead-end insurgency cam- on the line, then you are just spew- don’t think this war is worth fight- The shrillest examples of such dia invariably emphasize the shaggi- divisive cultural issues designed to wave of politically correct liberal re- build the nation that we’d like to see, also partners with various countries’ The Supreme Court’s life is no longer necessarily ing an inclusive and hopeful message paign against the American people ing White House talking points as ing, then stop saying so. if you do complacency appear in the strident est and most outrageous personali- make activists – and the Democrats vulsion that his statement elicited. we must first take after King and be governments to fight corruption. thinking is that, since other an over-riding concern. that embraced rather than alienated by continuing this filthy and futile other, better people hold your pretty think it is worth fighting, go fight. and divisive “activism” of the far ties they can muster. they tend to support – seem like progressives should have enough willing to work with the nation that We should care because matters that forms of abortion can be uti- Why is the Supreme people. war. Most of the sacrifice required hair out of your face and then clean if you do neither, then you can live left, of which last year’s Anti-Racist it’s paramount, then, that those elitist alien saboteurs. And many, faith in their cause – as King did – to we have. happen thousands of miles away do lized to prevent a woman’s Court comfortable crafting it was not enough for King to to continue this insane policy falls up while you sleep it off in your safe with the knowledge that your fel- affect us. death in a life-threatening legal opinions that essential- on the troops in iraq, their spouses, little dorm room. low Americans are dying to protect While people with their own birth, a blanket ban on one ly say that unborn children their children and their parents. if Are you serious about supporting someone who doesn’t deserve it. no agendas are balking at why the boss kind is perfectly acceptable. are more important, legally, you are willing to make your fellow our troops? Then go to iraq and help amount of pro-war cheerleading can gave his girlfriend a promotion, they What this ruling does than their mothers? The no- citizens suffer but you are unwilling them. Desperate to bolster its num- drown out that shame. are distracting everyone from the is allow any abortion to be tion seems like a huge step Partial-Birth Ban is First step to Criminalizing Abortions real issues. outlawed as long as there’s at backward. The bank is one of the largest in- Supreme Court’s ruling This is why i was so upset this past procedures. the fetus with a lethal substance be- womb, but it opens up more than intact D&E especially dangerous.” ternational sources of funding for Developments in Darfur, Too Late? Wednesday when i found out that The banned procedure, called fore it is extracted or tearing it apart expected and part of the fetus’s body Dr. Frederic D. Frigoletto, vice biodiversity. By Carla BouBes are not supplied with sufficient what unsuccessful, Bush may try may be the first in an the Supreme Court upheld a ban “intact D&E,” involves dilating the while it remains inside the womb slips out, it’s OK. But how do you chairman of obstetrics and gynecol- it funds environmental projects Daily Titan Staff Writer food, water and medicine. Aid agen- again before his term ends. on “partial birth abortion,” or intact cervix of the pregnant woman, re- and then extracting it piece by piece, measure this intent after the fact? ogy at Massachusetts General and anti-abortion trend that amount to about $11 billion. [email protected] cies have tried to reach the refugees Four years and many casualties dilation and extraction, regardless of moving the fetus until only its head Kennedy is OK with that. This leaves our doctors in a very past president of the American Col- Global warming is a very real issue but are unable to due to the fight- later, the Sudnese government agreed whether the woman’s health was in remains within the vaginal canal, Kennedy, however, did not sim- difficult position. instead of being lege of Obstetricians and Gynecolo- that is affecting us now. it doesn’t Since 2003, the African country ing. About 7,000 troops from the to allow 3,000 U.n. peacekeepers By KAtie striCKlAnd danger. and then using a tool to puncture ply describe the banned procedure. able to honestly tell their patients gist, told The new York Times that a take a scientist to realize that we have of Sudan has served as the backdrop African Union have slowly been into Darfur. While president Al- Daily Bruin Their reasoning? Because it’s re- the back of its head and suctioning He also added the testimony of an what they think is best, they now woman’s health could be endangered the power to do our part in control- to the violent conflict that has con- deployed. The African Union does Bashir may finally be acknowledging (UCLA) ally gross. Or at least that was what out the contents of its skull. emotional nurse who referred to the must limit their advice and services if she lived in a remote area and her ling the waste products that we pro- sumed the western region of Darfur. not have the money or enough the crisis that has afflicted the region, i gathered after reading Reagan-ap- The procedure is generally per- fetus as “a baby” and said that after to what they think will not land only doctor was uncomfortable per- duce. The bank helps people all over For more than four years, the im- soldiers to cover the large area for his decision to take affirmative ac- LETTERS To THE EDiToR (U-WiRE) LOS AnGELES - pointee Justice Anthony Kennedy’s formed when the fetus is 20 to 23 the procedure was done, the doctor them in jail. forming non-intact D&E but did so the world by educating them how to poverished region has been under much longer. tion is questionable. With the entry Any feedback, positive or negative, is encouraged, as we strive to When a bunch of old, wrinkly men majority opinion. weeks old and is unable to survive irreverently “threw” it in a pan. Kennedy, however, has this cov- anyway. use natural resources wisely. attack by the Sudanese government The rebel groups that originally of peacekeepers one can only hope keep an open dialogue with our readership. The Daily Titan re- vote to uphold rules about what my Which may be true, but as far as i outside of the mother’s womb. As you see, there is an enormous ered. Drawing on his mind-reading Karen Tumulty, a reporter for Another issue the bank addresses after two rebel groups, the Sudan attacked government targets four the current situation will progress. serves the right to edit letters for length, grammar and spelling. Di- doctor and i can do with my body, it know, this has never been a criterion However, if you’d like a non-intact difference between intact D&E and abilities, he has decided that per- Time Magazine who has been cover- is helping countries emerging from Liberation Army and the Justice years ago have made their point. The However, the Darfur conflict can rect all comments, questions or concerns, along with your full name really irks me. for outlawing perfectly safe medical D&E, which can involve injecting non-intact D&E – the first is much forming an intact D&E is “almost ing abortion since the 1980s, wrote conflict. one word: iraq. The iraq and Equality Movement, accused Darfur conflict is the result of a poor only improve if the president and and major, to executive editor Adam Levy at [email protected]. more unpleasant for the nurses of always a conscious choice rather that an intact D&E was generally war’s unpopularity is bound to end the government of neglecting Dar- region being neglected by its corrupt the Sudanese government cease fire. the world to witness. than a happenstance.” easier on the woman’s body and that up with us abandoning the country fur. However the conflict quickly government. The country has long perhaps the most in response to having one could make a “difference to its own defenses. evolved into an islamic war. resisted the aid of the United na- disturbing and con- concerns about in her ability to bear children later Someone has to pick up the piec- The Sudanese government has tions, saying it would take matters fusing aspect of the jeopardizing a in life.” [The Court’s] rea- es after we’ve given up on the iraqi been arming Arab militias, such as into its own hands all while not lift- law the case upheld “ woman’s health, in her dissent, Justice Ruth Bader people. The bank is active in 35 the Janjaweed, with the means to de- ing a finger. However, it has provid- is that the procedure soning? Because [the Kennedy conclud- Ginsburg – the only woman on the countries, working to help people stroy the region. Civilians have been ed Arab militias the heavy military may be performed ed, based on his court – wrote that this case defies procedure’s] really resume peaceful development and victims of torture and repression of equipment necessary to better exe- if the woman’s life years of medical precedent. When considering re- gross. Or at least that prevent violence. They aid in jump- religious freedoms. Many women cute the ethnic cleansing that former is at risk, but not if training (see: 0), strictions on abortion procedures in starting economies; repairing and “ have also reported being abducted U.S. Secretary of State Colin powell her health is at risk. was what i gathered that intact D&E is the past, the court always made sure rebuilding; and funding programs and raped by the Janjaweed. called genocide. The estimated death What exactly is the “never” necessary to to include clauses that allowed the after reading ... [the] that assist widows and children. We it’s quite obvious the region of toll thus far stands at an 200,000. difference between preserve a woman’s procedures to be performed if not majority opinion. need to care about what happens to Darfur is in a state of crisis. How- U.S. Secretary of State Condo- life and health, and health or life. doing so would put the health of the the organization that will be there to ever, Muslim president omar Has- leezza Rice accused Sudan of failing where do you draw The American woman at risk. pick up after where we left off. san al-Bashir has done nothing more in its responsibility to protect the the line? College of Obste- So although the ruling is hardly Wolfowitz is the leader of the than turn his back on the deprived region and president Bush recently Complicating the law even more, tricians and Gynecologists, how- a severe blow against the abortion World Bank and he used the plat- region. The Sudanese government warned the Sudanese president that intact D&E is only illegal if the doc- ever, disagrees. in a statement issued rights of women in the U.S., it form of fighting corruption when said the situation was being exagger- he had one last chance to stop the tor intends to do it, Justice John paul to the press, they wrote that intact could mark the beginning of a very he came into power. We should care ated. ongoing conflict or else the U.S. will Stevens wrote in his opinion. So if D&E “is safest and offers significant disturbing trend: viewing women as who leads an organization that is able More than two million civilians impose sanctions. a woman’s cervix is dilated in order benefits for women suffering from little more than baby-holders, whose to assist people around the world. have fled to camps in neighboring Considering that the last war to terminate the pregnancy in the certain conditions that make non- health and well-being are second- More importantly, we should care villages. Unfortunately, the camps against islam has proven to be some- ary to the considerations of a fetus. that energies and time are being di- Which, to me anyway, does not verted from more important issues sound like a pleasant idea. – the long-term goals of this organi- Two of the justices who dissent- zation over someone’s mistake. ed, Ginsburg, age 74, and Stevens, The scandal may be over the pro- 87, are probably going to be retir- motion that was not Wolfowitz’s to ing soon - which means whoever is give, but nobody is perfect. it seems elected president in the next term as if people are more concerned will replace them. about taking power away from him, 7 Let’s keep this in mind during the and possibly, the U.S., and are just election. We need to make sure that using this small blunder as a means what’s in our best interests is decided to an end. They should be more con- by someone with a medical degree, cerned about the organization being not political connections. able to move on to bigger and better things, like doing its job. 10 April 26, 2007 opinion A Desegregated Prom, 50 Years Too Late Holocaust survivors need Georgia highschool offers tion, this event took place in 2007 at What purpose do separate school white Susie Sunshine would waltz Turner County High School. dances serve? Tradition? Just be- into an all black prom even if she Better treatment From israel first integrated prom, did in a world where we are taught to cause it is tradition, does not make it received a personal invitation to the they miss the memo? be politically correct, that discrimi- right. The reason they became “tra- dance. By tom madden funded their projects with the repa- nation is wrong, it goes to show dition” was because segregation laws one could argue that because the Daily Titan Staff Writer rations they received from their tor- By aleksandra WoJtaleWiCz that there are still some parts of the were in place for years and people segregated proms were put on by the [email protected] ture and loss. Daily Titan Staff Writer country where these ideas have not didn’t really have any other choice. parents of the students, they are oK. This complete ignorance is a sta- [email protected] reached. But now, with those laws gone, there But although school funds were not For some the adage “home is ple in the israeli government, who According to Cnn, the student’s is no point in having separate proms. involved, these “traditional” proms where the heart is” doesn’t carry as continues to desensitize themselves The girls’ sparkling dresses reaction after prom was that of it is just a reflection of the deep were considered the “school” proms much truth as it does for others. of- with distractions, all while living his- gleamed as they stood next to their amazement and excitement. Yet rooted cultural prejudices, and that of Turner County High. A school ten we take our homes for granted, tory disappears into the overlooked prom dates in pressed tuxedos. Each the white students still had a sepa- kind of attitude does not solve any- event unites all students. These “tra- not really being thoughtful as to streets of poverty. couple posed for a picture with their rate prom for the sake of “tradition,” thing. ditional” school proms divided the why or how we got there. However, imagine being lucky enough to friends, and all of the anxious stu- sponsored by their parents. This, i What makes the “separate proms” school in half. for many of the 250,000 Jews who survive mass killings, gassings, star- dents, black and white alike, lined think, defeats the whole purpose of issue even more hypocritical is ac- i consider myself an old-fash- survived the Holocaust 62 years ago vation, the slaughter of your entire up at the Turner County Civic Cen- an integrated prom. cording to Cnn, black students were ioned girl whose cultural traditions and who are spending the last years family and then only having debt to ter in Ashburn, Ga. to attend their Lewis Mumford said, “Tradition- invited to the white prom but chose are an important part of my life. Yet of their lives in israel, this idiom is show for your legacy. high school’s first integrated prom. alists are pessimists about the future not to attend. i think that if you are like with anything else, traditions more of a cruel joke. For most, an existence is depen- Although it was just a school event, and optimists about the past.” in going to have a “white prom” then should serve a purpose and be able With one-third, about 90,000, dent on what you have to show for everyone was wondering what would this instance, i think he is right. you shouldn’t invite another race for to co-exist equally and be shared of holocaust survivors living below yourself. For those unfortunate Jew- happen when you integrate black Well news flash people—it is 2007, the sake of being politically correct, with other cultures, especially in this the poverty line in israel, it is fair to ish survivors who have suffered at the and white students. and anti-segregation laws were because what you are doing isn’t po- big melting pot we call America. As say that the israeli government has bottom of the list of priority by their Although this may seem like a passed because the ways of the past litically correct in the first place. And Joseph Addison said, “Tradition is failed in provid- own government, they have nothing scene from 1950s, when people were have not worked out too well. if one plans on inviting other races, an important help to history, but its ing and supporting to call their own. still getting used to the integration Yet the thought of wanting to then the idea of segregation does statements should be carefully scru- its country’s most According to an policies of Brown v. Board of Educa- have segregated proms astounds me. not apply. i also highly doubt that tinized before we rely on them.” symbolic figures. While educating the npR report, tens “ of millions of dol- Even with socialized medicine, most of Jewish youth of their lars are spent each TiTAnS TALK BACK traumatic past is im- year by the israeli “A good newspaper, I suppose, is a nation talking to itself.” - Arthur Miller the 70- to 80-year-

olds who are depen- portant, caring for the government on new

dent on the measly memorials to honor EDiToR: this one DoES noT deserve to be ditional benefit it would bring? it is continent when Columbus came. $500 allowance elderly in any situation the victims of the printed on our school paper. it was important to realize that, aside from Many believed this at the time the they receive month- should never get the “ holocaust. Howev- The Daily Titan is a remarkable short from deplorable, as other stu- serving journalism students as a Book of Mormon was translated, ly from the israeli dirty, soiled back seat. er, while its neces- endeavor by CSUF students. Ti- dents have agreed through letters to practice medium, the paper is an which would have made Joseph government can’t sary and respectful tans have quite a bit to be proud of the editor. And i don’t mean from important part of the student body Smith pretty stupid to print it if he afford the medical to remember those about this publication. However, in a moral perspective necessarily, but and the university community as a were making it up, however, in the bills that collect as who unfairly per- the spirit of making something good simply from a professional perspec- whole. 20th century, many horse fossils they grows older. ished because of ever better, i must express my mis- tive. After reading that, it honestly were found in the asphalt mines at it’s a shame that even after 60 years such foul acts, isn’t it almost more givings about the paper’s opinion hurt to know that i was reading it Alex D. Bowley Rancho La Brea. Anybody who did some Jews still can’t find a proper liv- disrespectful to build new memori- section. from my school paper. Economics Major any research would know that. ing situation. als to remember those who were lost Currently, the authors of the ar- nonjournalism students who are i guess, in his words, rumors “led Sure it’d be easy to point the finger than it is to take care of those you’re ticles in the paper are exclusively willing to put in a lot of time into [him] to examine the claims” of the of this maltreatment at the Germans still responsible for? students enrolled in the Daily Titan developing better opinion pieces EDiToR: church. Apparently his definition who inflicted this nightmare, but af- While educating the Jewish youth class. The paper’s staff is comprised of should be offered a medium on cam- of the word “examine” is “to search ter more than 50 years and hundreds of their traumatic past is important, the students enrolled in the class. The pus to express themselves in print David Bruemmer seems to fancy anti-Mormon Web sites for factoids of millions spent in reparations, it caring for the elderly in any situation opinion section, however, should – and what better than the Daily Ti- himself a veritable Jackie Chan of because one is too lazy to research the would be nice to know where the should never get the dirty, soiled be handled differently. our school tan. it is a shame that their willing- the religious world; taking down truth.” if i want to know more about money has gone. The answer: gravel back seat. newspaper should have an opinion ness to contribute to the paper, their dozens of bad guys, many with little the Holocaust, should i tune in to and concrete. in the ’50s and ’60s Growing old is something that section where any student could get efforts, their interest in the printed more than a punch to the throat. Al-Jezeera and then quote them in the israeli government used German everyone deserves a chance at do- an opinion piece published, in the media, and their desire to train in When he threw a no-look punch at a paper read mostly by people who reparations to build roads, schools ing. However, being able to grace- same way that it works for off-cam- these skills, are not being taken into the Mormon faith in his last article, know nothing about it? it’s simply and buildings. fully do it is something that only few pus newspapers. consideration. And worse, awful “Losing My Religion: Honey Get irresponsible, and The Daily Titan While every struggling country are lucky enough to experience. Al- it is understandable that Journal- pieces like that one are being printed the Door, ”what he wasn’t looking at would be irresponsible not to print needs a stabilized infrastructure, though we all expect to age with dig- ism students need to practice the instead. were the facts. this entire rebuttal in the opinion the israeli government should feel nity and respect, the impoverished skills they are learning. However, publishing opinion pieces from i will not go into detail about all section for the whole school to read. obligated and in debt to those who Jewish survivors deserve it. i don’t mean any disrespect when students with an expertise on sub- of the claims made in the article. if he put half as much blind faith i say that some opinion pieces that jects aside from journalism would That he quoted F.S. Spaulding, in what Christians say as he did in are published on the paper demon- contribute to the overall informative Archbishop of the Episcopal Church those factoids he repeated, he’d be EDiToR: been on the circuit for years. strate a disconcerting low quality quality of the Daily Titan. Students in Utah in the early 1900s on the knocking on your door with a Bible i’ve been looking into a lot of this of writing, together with very, very could contribute on a variety of sub- question of the authenticity of Egyp- in his hand faster than you can say Regarding article ... The Virginia philosophy this semester, and i’m little depth. Don’t get me wrong, jects of interest to the student body, tian writings, however, is the intel- “pass around the plate.” Tech shootings were horrific and will convinced that there has been noth- i don’t mean all articles must have with the added benefit of providing lectual equivalent of quoting David i found the last paragraph partic- reverberate in our minds and hearts ing new offered by Dave’s opposers. content that delves deeply into issues a different perspective on the topics, Spade about, say, organic biochem- ularly interesting because it describes for a very long time. So i have concluded that there must of politics or things like that—espe- using their own, varied background. istry. The claim that the Book of my feelings exactly: “if [Bruemmer] i was an undergraduate at CSUF not be anything new out there. i’ve cially since, after all, i understand The selection criteria for publish- Mormon (of which i can guarantee want[s] to seek me out with [his] taking summer classes in July 1976 been thinking of myself lately as an this is a college paper. neverthe- ing should be the quality of the he has not read a word) is mostly “a claims and [his] stories, then [he] when Charles Allaway walked agnostic because i wanted to keep less, published articles should at writing and the overall contribution plagiarism of the King James Bible, become[s] fair game for me to call across campus carrying a .22 rifle, the door open. Today, i am coming least be better thought out. Writers to public opinion that the piece of- with stories that draw close paral- [him] on [his] bull.” entered the library, shot nine peo- out as an ATHEiST. nothing has should spend more time developing fers. lels to Bible stories” actually lends one more clarification: i was a ple and then calmly walked back off changed. i don’t need to shower or their pieces. The editor should have i mean no disrespect to the work credibility to the book and demon- Mormon missionary (if you couldn’t campus, still carrying his rifle. only anything. But i feel somewhat liber- higher standards and expectations of of the Daily Titan. Many things strates the author’s fundamental lack tell), and contrary to the Bruemmer’s two survived. ated from the shackles of religion at quality. about it are great, which is precise- of understanding what the Book implication, no missionary expects A recent TiTAn article about the same time. A piece that i read recently in the ly the reason why we should not of Mormon claims to be: scripture anybody to join the church because the efforts of CSUF students to pro- it’s not for everyone to become an Daily Titan serves as an example strive for less than the best which from God! Wouldn’t significant par- of the feelings in their heart, they vide support to Virginia Tech stu- apostate, i.e. turning my back on my within an upsetting trend. it was our student body can offer. This ity between the two scriptures be simply invite people to study and dents was outstanding in its failure religion. Some people really need it about the writer losing his virgin- newspaper is letting a lot of Titan expected? Wouldn’t a lack thereof pray and ask God for themselves if to mention the 1976 shootings on and want it, regardless if they think ity and then not being able to find talent go unused and uncultivated. discredit the church? As far as the the church is true. What they do their very own campus. There was it’s a real thing or not. To them i say anyone to have sex with. i am sorry What is the additional cost of a page pseudo-archaeological claims regur- from there is up to them. Even if full press news coverage of this trag- “go for it.” to say that an opinion piece like in the paper, compared with the ad- gitated onto paper, i have a sugges- that means printing lies. Bruemmer edy up to and including the trial. Dave Bruemmer, thank you for tion for you: make this guy include a must have open-mindedly stopped My co-worker lost her father that all of your work. You are doing the bibliography to his articles from now listening when the missionary told day. it is certainly forever etched in Lord’s work (metaphorically speak- on. otherwise it takes the whole pa- him that, though. my mind, just as it was every time i ing) and i can tell you that you per down to Dan Rather level. All of walked onto the CSUF campus until have changed one life for what that’s those claims are outdated, one-sided, Scott Keithly the day i graduated. worth. Keep fighting the good fight. or simply not true. For example, he Accounting Major Have we already forgotten? Thank you Daily Titan for having said that there were no horses on the the courage to be the mouthpiece Janet B. Miller (nee Boyd) for someone like Dave, for i know Class of 1978 that you must have taken your share of criticism and opposition at every turn, knowing how persistent Chris- online resPonses: tians can be. Thank you all! EDiToR: Stephen Graham posted 4/20/07 Regarding Dave Bruemmer’s “Losing My Religion,” i have been reading these articles and postings all semester. i have always considered regarding “How many trag- myself a Christian, raised in a naza- rine church but ended up Southern edies Until We Have real Gun Baptist and more recently going to Control? 4/19”: Calvary Chapel for the last eight years, although in the months lead- it’s kind of strange, i’ve had two ing up to Dave’s articles i have had guns in house for over 50 years, and questions and doubts on many occa- neither one of them has ever climbed sions. Like the story about emporer’s down off the wall and shot someone new clothes that Dave mentioned of their own accord. i guess they are priorly, i have always been reluctant pretty well controlled, eh? to voice these thoughts out loud. i just went along with the majority. Robert H. Owen After a semester of reading, i be- posted 4/19/07 lieve that there are many like me out there who are teetering on the fence between belief and sensibility. “i can only dream about the fu- it’s not that i don’t want to believe, ture and hope that my children i do. But Dave has really convinced and grandchildren will not have to me that the whole religious thing is a worry about students bringing guns sham and a crutch put forth by other to school. Hopefully they can go men as a way of coping. to school without being searched i have read the replies and attacks, and scanned before entering a class- and frankly i was really hoping that room.” someone would really step up and say Do you really think you can have “okay, here’s where Dave is wrong, one without the other? and here’s where it’s logical to believe in God”. instead i’ve been seeing the Terese Laubscher same old tired arguments that have posted 4/20/07 April 26, 2007 11 opinion Passing On Useful Tips for Surviving College

A reflection on all the gait becomes just a little bit slower as they’ll know anyway. hearts than to a newbie freshman or useful information you they dangle their keys in their hands no matter how crappy you think a perennial sophomore. losing My religion as if they were holding carrots in your life is someone has it worse Sometimes you get to a point don’t learn in class front of a donkey. than you. My friend and i were on a where your brain just stops taking By dave Bruemmer This is just one of many helpful lunch break complaining about our in information. Take a break. Have By Jennifer ChurCh hints. jobs were when we saw someone in a a beer. Watch a favorite half-hour Daily Titan Staff Writer professors like it when you show clown suit crossing the street. i think show. Your work will still be wait- [email protected] up to class on time. While most of i’ll keep my cushy desk job that has ing for you, but at least you’re a Jesus Stole a Horse them usually carry on with the class internet access as opposed to the little recharged. Just beware – this As a senior watching the semester How many of you have to win an argument. That is despite the interruption, you may one involving dancing on a street practice only works if you know the draw to a close, a sense of dread and ever envisioned Jesus riding why Jesus is quoted in the Bible end up with one who will demand corner with a sign hanging from my difference between relaxed and too relief constantly battle in my head. gloriously into Jerusalem like as having two different stances that you apologize to your class for neck. buzzed. Yes, i am really close to gradu- Billy the Kid, on a horse that on divorce and three different barging in late. i think it has to do Word associations work – es- Time waits for no one and neither ating, but no, i’m not sure if i can was poached from its hapless views on fasting, among other with this practice that is dying out pecially stupid ones. How do you do bills. Choose your loans wisely. i keep my sanity as i try to get there. owner? According to the Bible, things. But Jesus gives some fast: courtesy. remember Boss Tweed ruled new know someone who is so afraid of i’ve been reflecting on the following that’s exactly how it went down really interesting advice on Even with today’s technology, York? Tweed is a fabric, fabric is used taking on her school loan payments life lessons i learned and i hope un- (Luke 19:30-34). one occasion. He denounces people can still hide from you. peo- in fashion and new York has top that she continues to take a class – dergrads benefit from them. i’d still believe in ghosts to- divorce and his disciples reply ple don’t always check their e-mails fashion shows. Enough said. any class every semester, just to keep You will get to class on time if you day if i had never investigated. that if that is the case then it and voicemails – sometimes they are Teamwork helps. Whether it’s from activating her loan payments. park at a far-off spot and walk just a investigating and examining is not good to marry at all. Je- just lost. So what to do when you having someone you can call when She brings new meaning to the term: little bit more as opposed to sitting evidence is a good thing, and in sus agrees, and in fact recom- have grades hinging on a group proj- you missed class or studying togeth- never stop learning. in wait at the prime parking spots doing so i found it highly dubi- mends that men should castrate ect and a flake for one of your mem- er; just make sure that person is at When i reflect on these lessons and stalking people walking back to ous that Jesus ever really existed themselves for the Kingdom of bers? pick up the flack and shun the least a junior. Let’s face it: juniors learned outside of overpriced text- their cars. Besides, don’t you notice as a real person. Maybe there Heaven if they can bring them- flake in future group projects. Yes, and seniors are just more serious books, i only wish i knew some of how smug people get when they re- was a historical Jesus who was selves to do it (Matt 19:9-12). you can rat them out to your pro- students because that goal of gradu- these things earlier in the game. alize you are waiting on them? Their some kind of cult leader, and The church father origen, for fessor, but if your professor’s good, ating is nearer and dearer to their But hey, better late than never. stories were embellished about one, took this advice and liter- him, but even ally hacked up that appears his own unit! Career Choices Too Dependent on TV? ever more “i’d still believe in And the Cath- unlikely in olic Church light of recent ghosts today if i had used to en- By Jenna andriano one reason for choosing your major

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Some other past weekend i got to see my friend kids won’t talk to you because they i n s t e a d , pearls of wis- crucified on stage. it ... was ... awe- blame their failings on the fact that let’s take a dom from our some. it also made me think, my you haven’t been in their lives; be- look at some main man Je- friend is going to school for theater, cause, you’ve been making money. of the things sus: which is wonderful. i have so much Just saying. about Jesus that you didn’t J.C. on family values- hate respect for people who are pursu- Students are picking horrible know, or at least never thought your mother, father and siblings ing careers they will actually enjoy, jobs; because, they can make a bit about before. For the most (Luke 14:26; Matt 10:35-36), regardless of risk. i’d say about one more money – money they won’t be Tonight on E.R. part Jesus seemed like an all- abandon your family including in 10 college students can honestly able to spend because they’re stuck at right guy, bumping around children and follow him (Matt claim to be doing this. The rest their horrible job. from town to town, picking up 19:29) and call no man on fall under a few less idealistic catego- or, maybe it’s to be impressive. followers, healing, feeding and Earth your father (Matt 23:9). ries. You know what’s impressive - My speaking parables of wisdom. J.C. on tolerance- Jesus sug- personally, i’m going to be a doc- dad can fix anything that is remotely But there was also another side gests in parable that those who tor because of television. i grew up mechanical, my uncle can wire a to Jesus that is in the Bible if don’t follow him should be watching “ER,” i idolize “House” house and my other uncle actually you look closer. slain (Luke 19:27). and i’m now realistically settling on builds houses. For instance, Jesus seemed J.C. on peace- peace on being as good a physician as “Dr. if anything bad ever happens and to despise gentiles (non-Jews) Earth, Good will toward men Cox” from “Scrubs.” the college generation has to fend in certain verses and declared (Luke 2:4). However, Jesus Does it freak anyone out that they for itself, all the impressiveness in that he came for the lost sheep came not to bring peace, but may one day be treated by a girl who the world isn’t going to save our pre- of israel. in one story, a gentile rather division, even among momentarily wondered if she want- tentious, over-educated selves from woman came pleading for Jesus families (Luke 12:51) and ed to be an anthropologist after see- starvation, cold or the heart-stop- to heal her possessed daugh- not peace but a sword (Matt ing an episode of “Bones?” ping realization that we don’t actu- Don’t worry, i’m guessing that ally know anything. ter. Jesus came through, but 10:34). illustration By Petre sPassov/daily titan only after declining at first and J.C. on parenting- Jesus i’m not the only one jumping on it’s really no wonder that most the medical drama bandwagon. or, young Americans are jumping on comparing her to a dog (Mark criticizes the pharisees (Jews) decide on a career that will actually Don’t ignore your passions be- maybe they’re honing they’re legal whatever sub-par reason for career 7:25-30; Matt 15:22-28). of for not following the old Tes- suit them. cause a business degree will give you skills; because, they were oh so in- choices they can come up with. course, we all know that there tament commandment to put in America, students are given the the skills to pay the bills. Don’t be spired by Family Law. or they’re off There is so much pressure to make a is no such thing as being pos- their children who are disobe- same survey of classes that have little embarrassed because your talents will to the police academy because they decision, make it quick and make it sessed except for in the movies, dient to death (Matt 15:4-7). to do with real life until the reach be useful in the event a freak disease know, from television, how easy it is good, that one’s passions take a back don’t we? Don’t shoot the messenger if college. wipes out 99 percent of the popula- to be a crooked cop. if there’s a TV seat to what are supposedly more ac- it appears that the new Tes- you are offended. Remember once there, and they’d better be tion and the survivors must remake a show about an occupation, there are ceptable reasons. in many countries, tament authors, much like peo- that this is the Bible talking. there right out of high school or face functioning civilization (see Stephen people who find it intriguing enough it’s expected for a student to take a ple today, wanted to quote Jesus Cheers! the embarrassment of being an aca- King’s “The Stand”). to devote their lives to it. year off and explore careers and life demic failure. 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Recruitment Section 866.444.LAPD JOINLAPD.COM 12 SPORTS April 26, 2007 Horn Stars Baseball Tries to Fend Off Challenger Softball’s for Titan Weekley Track and First place Titans look for a battle this weekend Picks Up Field against UC Riverside Honors BY JASON KORNFELD BY STEVEN WALTERS Daily Titan Staff Writer Daily Titan Staff Writer Titan senior pitches in [email protected] [email protected] and helps improve her One week after Titans senior Jor- won-loss record to 7-3 dan Horn eclipsed the Cal State Ful- In what could go down as a key series in determining the Big West lerton record for winning the 10,000 champion, the Cal State Fullerton meter run, he and the Titans are set Titans baseball team will face the CSUF Athletics Media Relations to compete in the California Colle- University of Riverside Highlanders giate Challenge at Berkeley. Cal State Fullerton senior right- The Cal Berkeley Bears are host- this weekend at the Riverside Sports Complex. hander Brooke Weekley parlayed ing the inaugural California Colle- her first start in almost a month into giate Challenge Friday and Saturday, The Titans (27-12, 7-2) are rid- ing an eight game win streak after an award-winning performance as April 27-28, at Edwards Stadium defeating USC 3-1 on Tuesday in a the Titans’ senior was named the and Goldman Field. non-conference game. Big West Conference Pitcher of the Last week at the Oregon invita- Week on Monday as selected by the tional in Eugene, Horn completed The Highlanders (24-16, 4-2) defeated No. 18 ranked UCLA on league office. his run in an impressive 29:02.57. Tuesday and have a chance to move Weekley made only her fifth start The run was good enough to lower past the Titans for first place in the of the year, and her first since a former Titan Francisco Vazquez in Big West if they can win the series March 27 victory over Loyola Mary- the record books from first place to between the two teams. While many mount, in game two of Fullerton’s second. Vazquez’ 1998 record run teams struggle against the Titans, the series against Pacific, keeping the Ti- was 30:43.77. Highlanders have recently had suc- gers off balance all afternoon. For his efforts, Horn was honored She retired nine in a row at one this week by the Big West Confer- cess against them, going 8-7 since joining the Big West. The Highland- point and stranded eight Tiger base- ence as the male track and field ath- runners - including leaving the bases lete of the week. ers have won five of the six games that have been played in Riverside, loaded in the seventh after striking For the Titan women, freshman out Pacific All-American Jennifer Jameena Hunt will look to continue including a sweep in 2005. Titans Head Coach George Hor- Curtier to end the game. the solid performances she has dis- Weekley, who earned the confer- played in recent events. Hunt broke ton said one of the reasons the High- landers have had success is that they ence’s Pitcher of the Week award her record for the shot put when she for the second time in her career, al- registered her mark of 42 feet, 10 are not intimidated by them, which makes them a dangerous opponent. lowed just one run on eight hits in 3/4 inches, which was good enough BY KARL ThuNmAN/Daily Titan Photo Editor the 5-1 Fullerton victory while strik- to improve upon her previous best “This could ultimately be a series that decides who plays for the cham- AGGRESSIVE MOVES – Titan Clark Hardman comes up safe as Pacific shortstop Denis Hill tries tag him out. ing out five in the complete game ef- attempt by half an inch. pionship,” Horton said. “They have fort. Other lady Titans that performed She improved to 7-3 overall this well last week were Kimiah Hudson been contenders for the title since The defense has steadily improved The most important game of the While the first game of the series the start of the season and they are and the Titans are finally getting series could be the first game as Wes may be the most important and most season with a team-low 1.83 ERA and Dinah Clark. Hudson took the that currently ranks fourth in the women’s 200 in 24.90 and finished one of those teams that have not consistent pitching from their start- Roemer will face the Highlanders ju- exciting, Smith said he will be look- been intimidated by Cal State Ful- ers, something they have missed all nior sensation James Simmons. ing at the other two games as being Big West. fourth in the 400. Clark finished Cal State Fullerton takes a break second in the 110 hurdles. The lerton.” season long. Simmons (8-2, 2.08 ERA) has the difference in the series. While Highlanders Head Coach Jeff Kaplan received Big West won Big West Pitcher of the Week “The Simmons and Roemer match from league play as the Titans travel 4x100 relay team won its race. north for a three-game series against On the men’s side, Chris Epstein, Doug Smith said he was impressed Player of the Week honors this week honors three times this season, in- up is going to be great to watch as with what the Titans have done his- with his performance against Pacific. cluding two in a row earlier this both guys pitch very well, but Satur- future conference rival UC Davis Roberto Archibold and Nathan this weekend (April 28-29). Skankey turned in good perfor- torically, he feels as if this is just like Kaplan threw his second complete month. day and Sunday are going to be the any other game. game shutout of the season on Sat- Since struggling early in the sea- critical games,” Smith said. First pitch for Saturday’s double- mances. Epstein finished third in the header and Sunday’s single game is 200 and fifth in the 400; Archibold “I can’t explain our relative success urday in a 2-0 win. son, Roemer has come back to his The Highlanders will throw south- against them,” Smith said. “While scheduled for 12 p.m. ended up in sixth for the 400 inter- “It looks like we are getting a han- All-American form going 3-1 in his paw Marc Rzepczynski (5-1, 3.28 this series is important, it is just an- The Titans’ next home series will mediate hurdles, while the 4x100 dle on our pitching and defense,” last four starts. In those four starts ERA) on Saturday against Kaplan. other baseball game.” be against Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, relay team finished second; Skankey Horton said. “With that we are go- Roemer has thrown 32 innings and For the series finale the Highland- For the first time all season the Ti- a Big West Conference matchup that finished third in the pole vault with ing to be in every single game and has only given up seven earned runs. ers will throw another southpaw, Pat tans look like they have finally put begins on May 5th with a double- 15 feet, 7 inches, even though it was that is what is going to make us bet- In that span he also has two com- Cassa. The Titans have yet to deter- all the pieces together. header at Anderson Family field. raining. ter.” plete games. mine a starter.

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The Cal State Fullerton Titans the season and he faced in the the next two batters on a popup and baseball team defeated USC 3-1 in a now it looks we weren’t competitive inning but gave a groundout to end the game and non-conference game Tuesday night like we have offensively “ up consecutive earn his first save of the season. at Dedeaux Field in Los Angeles. the confidence – George Horton singles to Titan After the offensive outburst this Titan first baseman Matt Wallach of a lot of kids Titans Baseball Head Coach designated hitter past weekend, Horton said he was went 2-for-4 and hit his third home and I’m excited Chris Jones and frustrated with the team’s approach BY KARL ThuNmAN/Daily Titan Photo Editor run of the season. The win was the about that,” Wallach. Catcher at the plate. The Titans only man- eighth straight for the No. 15 ranked CSUF Head Dustin Garneau aged two hits after scoring their third A QUICK LEARNER – Titan Jeff Kaplan didn’t pitch until reaching college. Titans. Coach George pulled off a per- run in the fourth inning. CSUF completed the season Horton said. fect suicide squeeze scoring Chris “I was disappointed in the qual- KAPLAN: ImmEDIATE ImPACT pitches going, he’s as good as any- sweep of the Trojans (21-21 overall) Adam Jorgenson started for the Jones. Second baseman Corey Jones ity of the at-bats,” Horton said, “For body on our team and as good as any after previously defeating them 7-1 Titans and pitched three shutout then singled home Wallach to give some reason we weren’t very com- (From Page 14) pitcher in the league.” on April 10 at Goodwin Field. innings. He combined with six re- the Titans a 3-0 lead. petitive offensively.” 2006. He endured an arm injury in Kaplan’s performance this season Titan pitching again dominated lievers - Paul Canedo, Cory Arbiso, Things almost unraveled for the The Titans will begin a series with 2005 forcing him to sit out the en- and the prominence of the baseball the opposition’s offense. In the past Dustin Birosak, Nolan Bruyninckx, Titans in the ninth. Klipp, who had Big West Rivals UC Riverside this tire season. program has many predicting draft four games, CSUF (27-12 overall) Justin Klipp and Bryan Harris - to the lowest ERA on the team coming coming weekend. Wes Roemer (6-4, “My first year pitching (2004), I in his future. There are several fac- pitchers have combined to allow a allow seven hits and struck out four. into the game, came in to close the 3.18 ERA) will look to extend the only went like 10 innings. I then got tors, however, that would lead to his 0.25 ERA. Last weekend, the pitch- “Great job by coach Vanderhook door on the Trojans but gave up a string of dominant starts when he hurt so I had to sit the whole season choice of turning pro or staying for ing staff allowed just two runs, both and coach Kernan for bringing six run-scoring single to leftfielder Lu- takes the hill Friday. out (in 2005),” Kaplan said. “Last his senior season. year was my first full year of pitch- “There are a lot of circumstances ing.” that go on with that – the money is- In addition to setting the Irvine sue, where I go in the draft,” Kaplan Valley College record for strikeouts said. “I’m not really thinking much in a season, Kaplan also set a school about that right now. When June Softball Team Hopes for a Good Trip record for strikeouts in a game with comes, I’ll worry about it.” 12. He also was named an all-Or- If baseball does not work as a vi- Titans are looking to while striking out five and walking ference Web site, UC Davis will be age. In 24 starts, Hancock has al- ange Empire Conference first team able career, Kaplan has his backup just two Tiger hitters. At one point the ninth softball team in the Big lowed only five home runs and has player in 2006. plans. The communications major is improve on their 27-18 in the game, the Titan senior retired West Conference next season, so the 146 strikeouts under her belt. “He was a special individual,” a few semesters away from a degree nine straight batters to earn her sev- Titans will be seeing a lot more of The other starter, Lindsay Tognet- Madole said. “He wasn’t here to so- and would like to do something in overall record in 2007 enth win of the season as the Titans the Aggies in the upcoming seasons. ti sports a 3.00 ERA with a 13-16 cialize; he was here on a mission.” the writing field. downed Pacific 5-1. The Aggies are coming off a suc- record. Tognetti has an impressive Kaplan did not start his Cal State “It’s important because it’s nice The series win against the Tigers cessful weekend against Cal Poly, 173 strikeouts in 23 games started Fullerton baseball career on great to have a backup. I’m interested in BY ShAWN TRONDSEN brought Fullerton to 9-3 in confer- taking two of three from the Mus- and holds her opponents to an ane- Daily Titan Staff Writer terms. In his first official start against finishing school because I’m almost ence play, and 27-18 overall. tangs. mic .212 batting average. Stanford, he lasted just 2 2/3 innings done” Kaplan said, “I’ve come this [email protected] Cal Poly currently leads the con- UC Davis has won three of their The Titans look to match UC allowing five runs. far so I want to finish.” ference owning a 9-1 record while last five games, and are 8-6 in the Davis in power, however. The Titans “After my first start, I was a little Kaplan and his teammates are cur- The Cal State Fullerton women’s Pacific is in second at 7-2. month of April. have four players with six or more nervous, as any pitcher would be,” rently ranked No. 15 in the country softball team is coming off a success- The two losses to Fullerton were Davis sports several power hitters home runs, including Ashley Van Kaplan said, “But my second start in by Baseball America leading the Big ful weekend homestand, where the Pacific’s first in conference play this in what could be a threatening line- Boxmeer who is hitting .331 with Vegas is when I started to get more West Conference with a 27-12 over- Titans took two of three from the season. up for Titan pitchers. Deanna Me- seven home runs. comfortable.” all record. Pacific Tigers and reigned in a Big After last weekend, the Titans napace leads the team with a .331 Candice Baker leads a strong Ti- Following his strong start against Success for Kaplan, much like the West Conference award. have now received four votes in the average and nine home runs. tan pitching staff. In 27 starts, Baker UNLV, Kaplan returned to Good- Titans’ baseball program appears to Titan pitcher Brooke Weekley, in ESPN.com/USA Softball Collegiate Mandi Salcido is hitting a near- has held opponents to a .186 batting win Field to throw a complete game go hand-in-hand on the baseball what was only her fifth start of the Top 25 poll. Cal Poly received two equal .322 with seven home runs. average, while recording 211 strike- shutout against the Arizona Wild- field. season, earned herself the Big West more votes than Fullerton, but are Other Aggie hitters with power are outs and a 16-10 record. cats. The shutout broke the Wild- “I’m thoroughly overjoyed for Conference Pitcher of the Week also not yet ranked in the top 25. Nikki Sheldon and Sarah O’Neill, Baker won’t be pitching all three cats’ nine game winning streak. him,” Madole said. “Under their honors in her performance in the The Titans now prepare to head who have seven and five home runs, games this weekend, however. Look “He’s become a complete pitcher,” (Cal State Fullerton coaches) tute- second game of a doubleheader north for UC Davis, a non-confer- respectively. for Weekley to try and match last Horton said. “I knew he had a good lage combined with his work ethic, against Pacific last Saturday. ence foe, and currently an indepe- UC Davis has two stellar starting weekend’s award-honoring perfor- arm, he’s developed a pretty good I’m not surprised at the success he’s Weekley pitched all seven innings, dent team for this season. pitchers as well. 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Open M-W 7am-7pm T-TH 7am-6pm 14 April 26, 2007 SPORTS Kaplan Comes Into his Own as a Titan I m O JUCO transfer emerges BY Jaime Cardenas as a weekend starter for the nation’s No. 15 team CSUF Tennis’ Late Season Surge Stay positive. Don’t look at the the other schools,” Reynolds said. BY NOLAN ANDRE score. Just have fun. “We didn’t focus on the win-loss Daily Titan Staff Writer Who hasn’t heard it. But who records as much as we did on im- [email protected] really expects positive reinforce- proving as a team.” ment to work? Well, Bill Reyn- Some of the winning streak is olds, that’s who. due to scheduling, Reynolds said. In a sea of fresh faces, none have The Titans’ longtime women’s The Titans played a lot of tough made quite the impact that pitcher tennis coach is a positive dude, but schools early on and the seven- Jeff Kaplan has made with the Cal even the most passive of coaches team Big West conference has five State Fullerton baseball team. The could have lost their ways coach- teams that are nationally ranked, team lost several veteran players to ing the Titans this season. he added. the June amateur draft and gradua- After starting the season by But most it is the fact that the tion last year but a slew of new guys hosting a tournament, the Titans team is just playing better. have helped the Titans remain one then traveled to San Diego to play The team’s No. 1 singles player, the college baseball powerhouses. Point Loma. They won. Actually, senior Gina Le, has won eight of The 21-year-old from Irvine, Ca- they beat up on the Sea Lions, 9- her last 12 matches. The No. 2, lif. had the daunting task of replac- 0. senior Mai-Ly Tran, has won eight ing two-thirds of a pitching rotation But that was in October. The of her last 10. And No. 5, sopho- that posted the best earned run av- Titans wouldn’t get to drink vic- more Cheyenne Inglis, delivered erage in the nation last season. The tory juice again until March 20 as an impressive 6-0, 6-1 win in last right-hander has flourished with a they lost 15 consecutive matches. week’s season finale against UC won-loss record of 7-2, a 3.20 ERA A lot happened in between San Diego. and 45 strikeouts. Kaplan has also their wins. A baseball season end- The Titans, seeded No. 7 in thrown two complete-game shut- ed and begun. The Indianapolis the conference tournament, will outs, the most recent being last Sat- Colts won the Super Bowl. The need everyone to keep their solid urday against Pacific. University of Florida won nation- play going if they want to advance Kaplan spent the previous three al championships in football and past Thursday’s first round match seasons at Irvine Valley College. basketball – conversely, Ohio State against No. 2 Long Beach State, Last season, he went 5-5 with a lost in the national championship which beat the Titans 7-0 earlier 2.56 ERA. His 100 strikeouts were game in football and basketball. in the season. an Irvine Valley College record. Ka- Don Imus got fired and Saddam Playing loose has been their plan chose Cal State Fullerton over Hussein got hung. style through the season, Reynolds BY KARL ThuNmAN/Daily Titan Photo Editor University of San Diego, UCLA and Through it all, however, Reyn- says the team won’t focus much on UC Irvine. The coaching staff, Ka- EMERGING TALENT – Cal State Fullerton junior pitcher Jeff Kaplan has a 7-2 won-loss record and a 3.20 ERA. olds and the Titans stayed posi- their opponents or their records. plan said was the biggest factor in his tive. They chose not to focus on “We are still going into this decision to become a Titan. The feel- ing to be a vital player to the team State Fullerton, Kaplan decided to “It was pretty obvious he would the final score, but instead con- match on a very positive note,” ing was mutual among the coaching this season. make the switch to pitcher. succeed.” He was recruited by a few centrate on improving their indi- Reynolds said of the winning staff. “We expected him to vie for a “(Assistant Coach Rick) Vander- schools out of high school as a hit- vidual game. streak. “It’s a matter of staying “He came in with great creden- starting role or to be one the key hook came up to me and told me I ter but ultimately decided to heed to “And it’s paid off,” Reynolds positive. As long as they play their tials,” CSUF Head Coach George relief pitchers out of the pen and needed to become a pitcher,” Kaplan the advice of family and friends to said on Wednesday. hearts out and enjoy the compe- Horton said, “We knew he was he hasn’t disappointed us,” Horton said, “So I took his advice and I just go to a junior college. The Titans have turned it tition, and not worry about the one of the best J.C. pitchers in the said. starting working on pitching.” At Irvine Valley College, Kaplan around, ending the season on a score, they’ll have a fun. And I’m state.” The most remarkable thing about Kaplan spent the previous three learned how to pitch but it took two five-match winning streak head- sure they’ll do that.” Prior to the start of the season, his Kaplan’s pitching career is he did not seasons at Irvine Valley College un- tough seasons and a lot of hard work ing into this weekend’s Big West role with Titans was not clearly de- start pitching until after high school. der the watch of Head Coach Kent before he had his breakout season in Tournament at Indian Wells. Jaime Cardenas’ columns appear fined though Kaplan felt he earned He spent his entire career at Dana Madole. “It’s easy to get on the nega- every Thursday a spot in the rotation. Horton be- Point High School as a hitter. After “He was very raw but the arm tive side, but we didn’t focus on [email protected] lieved early on that Kaplan was go- attending a baseball camp at Cal strength was there,” Madole said. SEE KAPLAN - PAGE 13 april 26, 2007 15

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