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Volume 73, Issue 13 THURSDAY September 27, 2001 Embassies fear violent reaction n East, “One of them lived in Newport DISCRIMINATION: Beach and a neighbor called the police Eight foreign exchange freaking out and saying that they had a satellite on their roof. The FBI and the students from Middle police came to investigate my friend’s family. The satellite the neighbor was Eastern countries have worried about turned out to be a dish withdrawn for the sake for the TV. Still, my friend’s family got scared and they moved back to their of their safety homeland.” By Heather Baer She said she can understand that people need to feel safe but profiling Daily Titan Staff Writer affects people who are not of Arab or Muslim descent. Anfal Al-Radwan’s father has been “It is a humiliating feeling,” Jehan calling her day-in and day-out for the said. “I know that the police are here last two weeks to make sure that she to support and protect people, and they is safe. are but it is very hard when people call Her family, who lives in Kuwait, the cops on you [be]cause you look has seen many news reports of back- Arabic and they think you are in alli- lash against Arabs and racial profiling ance with terrorist groups.” occurring in the United States. She has personally been experienc- “My dad wanted to know if I ing racial profiling among her friends. wanted to stay or go back home to “My best friend has other friends Kuwait,” Al-Radwan, an advertising who tell her not to hang out with me, major, said. “This is my senior year, even though she still wants to be my and I am on scholarship from Kuwait. friend,” Jehan said. “When we were All I want to do is stay in school here all going to go out together last Friday and graduate.” night, they told her that they didn’t ABIGAILE C. SIENA/Daily Titan Like many other Middle Eastern Cal want me to come.” Students took the opportunity to visit each company table to get employment information. State Fullerton students, Al-Radwan “My aunt and her son, my cousin, has noticed a change in the way peo- have been harassed,” Jehan said. “At ple act around her since the terrorist school my cousin’s locker has mes- attacks. The difference in treatment sages written on it saying ‘F*** You Companies is so great that eight CSUF students Terrorist’ and kids kick his chair when originally from the Middle East have he is in class.” already withdrawn from the university Bob Ericksen, director of to return to their native countries. International Education and Exchange, “Before the attacks, at the beginning said that although eight students have of the semester, we had to go around withdrawn from the campus, he is offered intern- the classroom and each student had proud that none of the students report- to introduce themselves,” Al-Radwan ed any specific crimes or harassment nOPPORTUNITY: available to them. zations that did disclose the actual said. “Things were fine then but now on campus. All of the students were Companies fought for students’ positions available, 26 were listed everybody just seems to look at me reluctant to leave, expressing their About 60 busi- attention with the usual tri-folded as sales and marketing positions. differently, and they won’t discuss the love for the U.S. poster-boards bearing company “I came last year and it seems terrorist attacks or anything on that “The loss of any one of our students nesses had booths paraphernalia, while some com- the same,” said Josette Nguyen, subject around me.” is significant,” Ericksen said. “There pany representatives passed out a 23-year-old, CSUF business Jehan M., who declined to release are a variety of reasons why students at the job fair held at candy or garnered attention with graduate. “There doesn’t seem her last name, was born and raised in are leaving. Some of their families CSUF Central Quad an eye-catching animated charac- to be too many opportunities for someone in finance.” California. She says that the attacks insisted that they come home for their By Lisa Sleigh ter and a large, blow-up figure. have affected her Muslim family as own safety after watching the media Most of the approximate160 Dean Ngo, a recent Cal Poly well as the entire Arab and Muslim reports of racial profiling and back- Daily Titan Staff Writer participating corporations and Pomona marketing graduate, communities. lash. Others are just concerned for organizations were listed in the heard about the job fair from his “I have friends who went to this their own personal safety.” Companies and organizations map of the job fair as having no CSUF-attending cousin. college, who didn’t show up for a Jehan and Al-Radwan said they competed for the attention of Cal information available, as far as With a minor in management week of school after the attacks out have modified their own safety mea- ABIGAILE C. SIENA/Daily Titan State University Fullerton stu- the type of job openings available information systems, Ngo was of fear,” Jehan said. Describing the sures. Monster.com had a mini golf course dents, Wednesday. But when it to students. disappointed at minimal job pros- plight of one family friend who has “My mother doesn’t want me to set up in hopes of gaining attention. came down to it, many students Of the companies and organi- JOB FAIR/ 3 already moved back to the Middle ANXIETIES/ 3 were unaware of what jobs were Army enlistment rises after Sept. 11 terrorist nNUMBERS: Even a retaliatory war against its authors, Storm. It’s nice to see it again.” attempted to enlist in the CSUF help in America’s efforts against ter- has been met, recruiting offices are Americans have begun to ask ques- Major Chris Taddeo, a professor ROTC program although he was not rorism.” still open to those that are qualified though the required tion on what more they can do to aid of military science and head of the a student of any school. Though many are running to the and wishing to enlist. in the war against terrorism. ROTC program, has also recognized Another part-time graduate student recruiting offices to enlist, many will As the prospect of war may be a goal of active duty In local army recruitment stations a heightened curiosity in military also wanted to join simply because not see any action for a long time. near future, Byrd emphasized that and the Army ROTC offices of Cal service. he felt a need to do something but According to an e-mail sent out recruiting offices are still holding soldiers, ROTCs still State Fullerton, calls inquiring about “We have definitely had a lot of was ineligible because of his gradu- to recruiting offices from the United those that enlist to current standards, encourage sign ups enlistment in more than 200 job spe- interest,” he said. “All the calls we ate status. States Army Recruiting Command not excepting anyone because of the By Trinity Powells cialties of the armed forces have are getting are being driven by patri- Though the idea of young adults (USAREC), the recruiting goal of prospect of war. increased dramatically. otism.” enlisting for the purpose of retali- 75,800 active duty soldiers and over “We still have to try [to enlist] Daily Titan Staff Writer Richard Byrd, the station com- Students usually register for ROTC ation and to show their newfound 34,000 reserve soldiers for the fis- because the standards have not mander of the Army Recruiters before the beginning of the semester, pride in their country may not be cal year of 2001 was met before the changed,” he said. “We still must Uncle Sam doesn’t have to ask Office of Fullerton, estimates that but Taddeo said that a few students surprising, many of those that are events of Sept. 11 occurred. take qualified men and women.” very hard for the help of Americans calls received daily have increased have joined mid-semester. inquiring on enlisting are those that “Even if you wanted to join the army anymore after the terrorist attack on 30 times since the New York attack. Among the various requirements have already served. today, you wouldn’t leave today,” the World Trade Center. “This tragedy really put this [enlist- that are necessary to join the ROTC Byrd said that many of those that said Capt. Robert Blackenship, com- As tragedy created a new sense ing] in the forefront of their minds. program is simply to be a college were part of the reserves and full- mander of the San Diego recruiting of patriotism and the possibility of This is their time,” he said. “We had student. time active members of the military stations. something like this during Desert However, Taddeo said, one man have called wanting to re-enlist to Though the Army’s goal of recruits TITAN Credit card companies reaches its lim- e x t r a s nLEGISLATION: A Goody, and cucumber melon lotion at card vendors from preying on college any given time. Vendors will not be Bath and Body Works. students. able to sign students up by tempting bill signed by Gov. When the cashier asked her for a It will attempt to reduce the amount them with free T-shirts or miniature online method of payment, she whipped out of debt that students may accumu- radios. Gray Davis places her credit card and said “charge it late and it makes it mandatory that “It’s unacceptable for the credit card n Check out the new limitations on please.” new students be educated at orienta- companies to build their customer Daily Titan online She realized she had spent her entire tions about the dangers associated with basis on the backs of young people this year at http:// week’s paycheck. credit card debt. who don’t even have a job,” Koretz credit card vendors dailytitan.fullerton.edu. By Melita Salazar “I was extremely shocked,” Basilio Creator of the bill, California said. said. “I hadn’t spent so much in such Assemblyman Paul Koretz said he Johnny Phan, a CSUF graduate with Daily Titan Staff Writer a long time and I know better than to thinks the method the credit card com- a business degree, said he thinks that charge so much.” panies use is deplorable. students should be more responsible Last Saturday’s shopping But several students like Basilio can “They set up their tables outside the with their finances. upcoming spree at the Brea Mall cost soci- obtain credit cards from vendors that campus bookstore, targeting students Phan, who worked for American ology major Nicolette Basilio a are routinely on the Cal State Fullerton who may be financially strapped after Express said, “Students shouldn’t small fortune. campus. spending hundreds of dollars on books use credit cards if they don’t have n Friday News feature: During her outing she However, with a bill that Gov. Gray and supplies. These tactics should be any money to repay the charges they Personal lubricants can kill bought a black wool coat at Davis recently signed, students will no stopped with this legislation’s imple- made.” HIV-infected white blood Express, a pair of low-rider longer be susceptible to many vendors mentation,” Koretz said. “The credit card companies should cells, a University of Texas denim jeans at Guess, the lurking onto campuses. The bill requires that college cam- not be totally blamed or held respon- study found Blu Cantrell CD at Sam The bill AB521 will prohibit credit puses limit the number of vendors at CREDITCARD/ 3

http://dailytitan.fullerton.edu 2 Thursday, September 27, 2001 NEWS

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Community Oct. 4 and 11 from 6 to 8 p.m. This Thursday look for "Ozma". senting the University Wind People will be shown around For more information call (714) Ensemble and Symphonic Band A charity car show will be Fullerton’s own haunted estab- 278-2468. on Thursday, Oct. 4. At 8 p.m. held on Sept. 29 at Fullerton lishments, such as the base- in the Little Theatre Director High School. The school’s ment hallways of the Fullerton "Proverbial Pottery", a show Mitchell Fennell will conduct a Football Booster Club is spon- Police Department and Plummer of ceramic works that focuses concert ranging from traditional soring the event. For entry infor- Auditorium, which is haunted by on interpretations of meta- composer’s works to contempo- mation call (714) 447-1169. the School Superintendent Louis phors and axioms, will be held rary chamber literature compos- ttwwoo E. Plummer. Beverages and hot- from Oct. 6 through Oct. 11 in ers. For more information call A GUIDE TO WHAT’S HAPPENING Brea Downtown, the City dogs will be served immediately the Exit Gallery in Visual Arts (714) 278-3371. of Brea and Brea Community after. For more information call Department. Times vary. The BRIEFS Hospital is presenting Brea’s (714) 738-6545. show is free, and the pottery Counseling and Psychological Jazz Festival, which is the first pieces are available for pur- Services (CAPS) is holding a free public showcase of jazz tal- Orange County Walk to Cure chase. free workshop on the art of hap- to become the superintendent Benefit recital to be held ent from Orange County. The Diabetes will be held on Sunday, piness on Tuesday, Oct. 9. The of schools for the Brea Olinda showcase is on Wednesdays Sept. 30 at Craig Regional "Taste of Fullerton" will be event will be held from 11:30-1 Unified School District. The Cal State Fullerton from 11 to 1:30 p.m. Park in Fullerton and UC held in the Fullerton Arboretum p.m. in Langsdorf Hall 210G. For Department of Music will host a Those who are interested Irvine’s Aldrich Park. Juvenile from 6-9 p.m. on Oct. 5. more information call (714) 278- in applying should contact vocal scholarship benefit recital "Sleuth" is a comedy/ thriller Diabetes Research Foundation The event is sponsored by 3040. on Saturday, Oct. 13 at 8 p.m. the City Clerk’s office at (714) that will be performed Friday, International is sponsoring the Fullerton Chamber of in the Recital Hall. 990-7757 in order to receive Oct. 5 through Sunday Oct. 21 the ninth annual Walk to Cure Commerce. For more informa- "Late Nite Catechism," a Baritone Andrew Parks and the “Application and Interest at Brea’s Curtis Theatre. Tickets Diabetes. For more information tion call (714) 278-7306. comedy that looks at old-fash- pianist Mark Salters will per- Statement.” are $17 for adults, and discount visit www.jdrf.org or call (949) ioned religious education, will form songs by Faure, Duparc, Applications must be com- rates are available for groups of 553-0363. New York born poet Judy be held Saturday, Sept. 29 at Brahms, Schuman, Liszt, pleted and submitted to the 15 or more. For more informa- Kronenfeld will be reading her 8 p.m. Tickets are $22.50 and Berber, and Bolcom. office by 5 p.m., Thursday Oct. tion call (714) 990-7722. Campus poetry on Wednesday, Oct. 3 at $27.50. Students can save $2 Advance sales are $13 and 11. 4 p.m. in the Women’s Center. with the advance sale TITAN $7 with Titan discount. At the Based upon a review of the The Brea Community Center "Parallel Lives", a play based Kronenfeld’s poems have been discount. For more information door, tickets are $13. information, those applicants is sponsoring a "Harvest Moon on The Kathy and Mo Show, will published in journals, such as visit www.arts.fullerton.edu. Tickets are available at the determined to be the most Dance" on Oct. 12 from 7:30- be playing at the Grand Central "Poetry International", "The Performing Arts Center box qualified will be invited to par- 10:30. The event is open to Art Center Oct. 4-14. The Manhattan Poetry Review" A lecture series focusing on office. Hours are 11 a.m. to 4 ticipate in an oral interview with the public, and people can go play is presented by CSUF’s and The Wilshire Review". The the conflict between the Israeli p.m., Monday through Friday the Brea City Council during the to dance or listen to 16-piece Department of Theatre and Women’s Studies Program and and Palestinian Arabs will be and one hour prior to the per- week of Oct. 15. Yachtsmen Big Band play. Dance, and is about the struggle the Department of English and held on alternate Thursdays formance or online at tickets. Tickets are $10 for general through life. For more informa- Literature are sponsoring the Sept. 20 to Dec. 6. It will be com. admission and are on sale at the tion call (714) 278-5530. reading. For more information held in the Mackey Auditorium For more information call Brea Community Brea Community Center. call (714) 278-3742. in the Ruby Gerontology (714) 278-3371. Center hosts a family Associated Students presents Center and is free to the pub- Parks has held a joint spook night The "Haunted Fullerton their concert series in the TSU Cal State Fullerton’s lic. For more information call appointment with the Music Walking Tour" will be held on Pub on Thursdays at 12 p.m. Department of Music is pre- (714) 278-2414. and Theater and Dance At the Brea Community Departments as a voice instruc- Center, Friday Oct. 26, tor. families can enjoy a night of He received his B.A. from “Spooktacular” from 6 to 8:30 Northwestern University. He p.m. specializes in theater music Family tickets will include The Daily Titan staff would like from Mozart to American musi- a spaghetti dinner, served to offer its condolences to the cal theater. from 6 to 7:15 p.m., a cos- Parks has sung in various tume parade, a cake walk, friends and families of the roles like Don Giovanni, Le family photos, a mad scientist Nozze di Figaro, Carmen, Cosi display and make-and-take victims of the recent terror- Fan Tutte and at several at fes- crafts. Halloween costumes are tivals. optional. ist attacks in New York and Tickets are $4 for adults, $2 Washington D.C. for children ages 3-17. They Applications now may be purchased at the Brea being accepted for Community Center from coun- Brea City Council ter. In this time of confusion, anger Those who are interested in and heartache, the staff Applications are currently attending are recommended to being accepted to fill vacancy purchase tickets early because reaffirms its commitment to fair of the unexpired term of Brea they do sell out. Quantities are City Council member Tim limited and will not be sold at and sensitive coverage. Our Harvey, ending Nov. 5. the door. Opinion page is always open The vacant office is cre- The Community Center is ated from Harvey’s resignation located at 695 E. Madison Way. for your thoughts. after his recent appointment For more information, call (714)

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COURTESY OF ELECTRA ART MUSEUM Artists can have their paintings displayed at the museum, for a fee that ranges from $25 to $50. Electra Art Museum a delight for art lov- nPAINTINGS: The and abortion. Each framed painting this kind of museum, one that’s a little is approximately 3x4 feet. Leroy has different,” said Johnson. museum features two earned a place on the walls of Electra The museum is open Wednesdays for the last three years since the muse- and Thursdays from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m., CSUF students’ works um opened. Fridays and Saturdays from 8 p.m. “I didn’t have any problems get- to 1 a.m. Weekends offer live bands, alongside artists from ting my paintings displayed,” Leroy while Wednesday and Thursday nights New York to Denmark said. “The museum curators are very typically include poetry readings or an open minded and encourage untypical alternative jugglers club. By Dione Bledsoe work.” “To try and appeal to college stu- Daily Titan Staff Writer Lianna Ahn, a senior majoring in dents, we started selling coffee for 50 graphic design, provides a collection cents and reasonably priced snacks,” Anaheim’s Electra Art Museum 99 of black and white portraits. Ahn’s Johnson said. offers two Cal State Fullerton students male and female subjects are all mem- Electra Museum offers an open the chance to showcase their work, as bers of the museum. forum for all types of artistic expres- well as a place for all artists to display Founded by Richard Johnson, the sion and is always looking for new artwork that is not quite as conserva- museum invites a wide variety of talent. An artist can rent his or her tive as the rest of Orange County. artists to display their work. While own 8x15 wall space anywhere from Ryan Leroy, a senior majoring in most talents are from Orange County, $25-$50. Artists can also purchase art, presents seven oil paintings, two some artists have arrived from Seattle, a lifetime membership for a fee of of which are collages. The paintings WA, New York and most recently, $10. There are currently over 300 are focused around related topics deal- Denmark. members. ing with medical research, such as “It would be much easier to pay the The museum is located on 2821 forensic science, dream-analysis, birth rent in L.A., but Orange County needs East Whitestar Ave, in the industrial

do with the attacks.” ing people living in the U.S. and offer- ANXIETIES Ericksen said that the backlash on ing the chance to return home. n from page 1 Middle Eastern people could affect the “The Kuwait embassy called me Knott’s Berry number of applications CSUF receives and asked me if I wanted a plane ticket leave the house; she has been very from Middle Eastern students. home, where I could finish school emotional about everything,” Jehan “I have no doubt that the number there if I chose,” Al-Radwan said. said. “I won’t go to any cafes or any of applicants will decline,” Ericksen “Also the United Arab Emirates has Middle Eastern places. I just don’t said. “I have no clue how long it will been chartering jets to pick people think it is very safe right now.” be before the number of applicants up and take them back to their native Jehan said that the recent events will resume to normal. Bush said that countries. Farm have caused her emotional distress a resolution would take some time. “ So many people are scared to take and she is frustrated with people’s Until then the scrutiny will most likely American flights because of the back- ignorance about who is Arab and who continue.” lash and problems at the airport.” is not. Ericksen said that for any students Jehan said that people from the “This whole thing is so confusing; who have had problems with racial Middle East are very sympathetic to I was born and raised in America like profiling or discrimination there are the losses Americans have suffered. 3 x 21” many other people and yet people look services available to help them. “The Arabic people understand at me as if I was a part of the group “There are counseling programs what the American are going through,” who committed the attacks,” Jehan on campus and we also encourage Jehan said. said. “People need to know their geog- students to go to Web sites such as “Many people came to America raphy to know who is Arab and who American Arab Anti-Discrimination to escape terrorism from their own is not. Hispanic people are even being Committee,” Ericksen said. countries, and look what has happened looked at differently as if they are from Al-Radwan said that some Middle here.” the Middle East and had something to Eastern countries have been contact-

“The fair had accounting to engineer- tive reaction to the fair. JOB FAIR ing firms to management development “As I was picking up fliers, getting n from page 1 training positions, with a number of information from people, they were different focuses.” great, happy to explain what they do pects at the fair. Case added, “I spoke to a company and about their company and tell me “A lot of the jobs are for reception- representative who had a list of people what positions are open,” Bowling ists or they’re sales positions,” Ngo that he is going to call tomorrow and said. said. set up interviews times for next week. Likewise, 25-year-old human ser- Director of the Career Planning and “Someone else told me they are vices major Summer Gerrish attended Placement Center, Jim Case said that going to make calls to set up appoint- in 1999 and got an internship with the contrary to student experience, a wide ments for interviews scheduled in Orange County Protection Agency. variety of job positions were avail- October through the Job Placement Currently, Gerrish is in an intern- able. Center,” Case said. ship position and, during the job fair, “I was having lunch with the MTV Confirming Case’s sentiments, was targeting the next one. representative and they have 38 dif- Kaiser Permanente area representa- “I’m kind of testing out the differ- ferent positions they are trying to fill,” tive Caron Moreno said that Kaiser ent fields,” Gerrish said. “Internships Case said. has several job openings. seem like a great way to do it.” Ngo, speaking of his expectation of “We have 90 jobs available right Case said students can get more out the fair and his actual experience being now. They are entry-level to higher- of the fair with the right expectations very different, said, “I was hoping to level positions. Even part-time ben- and preparation. have four or five companies calling efited positions,” Moreno said. “The more the student knows about me.” On the positive side, 25-year-old the employer the more they will get Reacting to disappointment of stu- CSUF accounting major Andrea out of it,” Case said. “Would you go to dents who were looking for more Bowling said she did find potential a final exam without being prepared? than entry-level positions, Case said, employers in her field and had a posi- The job fair isn’t any different.”

“Students should be financially At one point, she had so many cards CREDIT CARD responsible and not overextend their that she didn’t know what to do with n from page 1 credit. But many students are uni- them. formed, and we are just beginning to Koretz said having Davis sign the sible for the actions that students bring learn of the negative societal impact bill sends the message that college upon themselves,” Phan said. of allowing credit card companies full students should not and will not have Phan admitted that he feels bad access to our college students,” Koretz to “mortgage their futures.” for students that do fall into debt and said. Basilio said she thinks about her believes that educating new students Mickie Diaz, an undeclared major, future every time she uses her credit about excessive debt may probably be feels that that the new law will benefit card. a good idea. all college students. “I have two jobs and I pay for Koretz agrees that students should “I know what it feels like to be in everything that I purchase. I know the be partially accountable for their debt and it’s not a great feeling,” said value of a dollar and I only buy things actions. Diaz. that I know I can afford,” Basilio said. http://dailytitan.fullerton.edu NEWS Thursday, September 27, 2001 5 Getty Center Museum November slated for political discussions features medieval art n the exotic dancer recently reinstated on PREVIEW: the track team, wasn’t asked to partici- nEXHIBITION: Gospel’s illumination. It is accompanied pages and the beauty of International concerns pate in the panel. by public programs, including concerts, their miniatures.” In the past few years, the Political The Gladzor Gospels, lectures, and an all-day family festival The Armenian Gospels like the energy crisis, Science and Criminal Justice depart- on Saturday, Oct. 20. of Gladzor introduces the terrorism will be topics ments have welcomed Superior Court illuminated works of “Thanks to the generosity of the manuscript’s illumina- judges to discuss the 2000 election and Young Research Library at UCLA, our tors, explains the process in panel discussions local elected officials to talk about gov- the Christian tradition, ernment careers. partner in the Getty’s exhibition and of making the book, and By Kimberly Pierceall companion publication, our visitors will explores its place within Saltzstein said the event organizers are rare objets d’art Daily Titan Staff Writer are ahead of the game this year with By Dione Bledsoe better understand the Armenian tradi- Western European, tion of manuscript illumination and the Byzantine, and Islamic most of the speakers lined up a month Daily Titan Staff Writer strength of local collections in Armenian artistic traditions. The exhi- Panels discussing terrorism and in advance. He also said most of this material,” said Deborah Gribbon, direc- bition focuses on the par- exotic dancing are two of several year’s panels would take place in a Commemorating the 1,700th anniver- tor of the J. Paul Getty Museum and vice ticularly Armenian view events planned for the fourth annual larger venue, the Titan Student Union sary of the establishment of Christianity president of the J. Paul Getty Trust. of Christ’s life expressed COURTESY OF THE GETTY MUSEUM Politics, Administration, and Justice Theater. “We always get a significant as Armenia’s state religion, the J. Paul This is the museum’s second col- in the manuscript’s minia- Manuscripts depict Christianity in America. Days (PAJD). turn-out,” he said. Getty Museum presents an exhibition laboration with the UCLA Library tures. Scenes are arranged “The world changes and events Other panels for the two-day event devoted to a rare Gospel book from change, and we change accordingly,” titled “Facing the New World of the Department of Special Collections, the thematically in order to characteristic of 14th century illumina- the destroyed Armenian monastery at first being the popular 1991 exhibition highlight the concepts of Christ and the said Alan Saltzstein, the chair of the 21st Century” include perspectives on Gladzor. tion. Matthew, clothed in brilliant blue political science and criminal justice the Rampart scandal, national and inter- “A Thousand Years of the Bible.” Church, the Church and the Nations, the and red, has his pen poised to write his The Armenian Gospels of Gladzor “The Gladzor Gospels marks one of Human and Divine in Christ, Christ as division. national terrorism, the energy crisis, the was rescheduled to open Wednesday, Gospel. With a list of tentative guests, more media during an international crisis, the high points of medieval Armenian Divine Physician, and Christ in the Rites The architecture around and behind Sept. 26 and continues through Dec. illumination,” said Thomas Kren, the of the Armenian Church. might change before the event, which issues in contemporary democracy, and 2, 2001. The exhibition was originally him is in red, blue, orange, and green. will be on Nov. 7 and 8. the size of the federal government. Getty Museum’s curator of manuscripts, The miniatures of the Gladzor Together, with the shimmering gold scheduled Tuesday, Sept. 11, but was who co-organized the exhibition with Gospels reveal the painter’s knowledge Los Angeles Police Chief Bernard PAJD will open with an informal background, it creates a dazzling color canceled due to the tragic events that Alice Taylor of West Los Angeles of and interest in the artistic traditions C. Parks is scheduled to speak at the breakfast on Wednesday, Nov. 7, and effect. This stunning variety of color occurred. College. of neighboring cultures, both Christian “Combating Terrorism” panel. end with a “whine” and cheese party on The exhibition offers a rare oppor- “We are excited that our visitors will and Islamic, but the painting style is is also found on the manuscript’s text Local current events inspired the Thursday, Nov. 8. tunity for visitors to see more than 60 be able to experience the book’s illumi- distinctly Armenian. pages, the most elegant of which feature panel “Track, Exotic Dancing and The departments and organizers unbound pages of the Gladzor Gospels nation much as the 14th century monks The miniature of St. Matthew dem- brightly colored decorative surround- CSUF: Student’s Rights/Women’s invite students to attend all events dur- and also features miniatures for the of Gladzor did, lingering over individual onstrates the rich color treatment that is ings composed of architectural elements, Rights.” Saltzstein said Leilani Rios, ing the two days.

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Certified Bartending 2 x 8” NEWS Thursday, September 27, 2001 7 Bush relies on intelligence, not nNATION: Airline safe- Wolfowitz also emphasized the fun- with terrorists its expertise in weap- damental need for information, and ons of mass destruction, known as ty proposals to be out- signaled that massive military action WMD. might not be imminent. Wolfowitz spoke of an “alarming lined today, including “It can’t be stressed enough coincidence between those states that everybody who is waiting for that harbor international terrorists stun guns in cockpits military action because they think and those states that have active and and air marshals that’s the definition of a campaign maturing WMD programs,” the U.S. needs to rethink that kind of stand,” official said. By Martin Merzer, Jonathan S. Wolfowitz said after meeting with In internal administration strategy Landay and Ron Hutcheson NATO defense ministers in Brussels, sessions, Wolfowitz has been urg- Belgium. ing Bush to topple Iraq’s Saddam Knight Ridder Newspapers “We contemplate that our military Hussein, but there is no sign yet will be called on to take action . . . that the president has embraced that The Bush administration turned but generating information about goal. its attention to intelligence-gather- targets is a crucial part of it. We A U.S. attack on Iraq could spark ing Wednesday, rallying its covert don’t believe in just demonstrat- instability throughout the Arab army in the war on terror and ing that our military is capable of world and splinter the anti-terrorism reminding allies that enemies must bombing things. The whole world coalition Bush is building. be found before they can be cap- knows that. What we want is to be The No. 2 Pentagon civilian, tured or killed. effective.” Wolfowitz substituted for Defense “This is a war that is unlike any His comments were the strongest Secretary Donald Rumsfeld at the other war that our nation is used to,” sign. informal meeting of defense minis- President Bush told 500 employees Yet despite vows of pending ters at NATO headquarters. of the Central Intelligence Agency retaliation against suspected terror- It was moved from its original during a visit to the spy masters’ ist leader Osama bin Laden and the site in Naples, Italy, reportedly for headquarters. “We’ve got to have Taliban rulers of Afghanistan, Bush security reasons. the best intelligence we possibly is not ready to unleash the larg- Security in Brussels was still can have.” est overseas buildup of U.S. forces clearly a concern. “Americans want to win. They since the 1991 Persian Gulf War. A vast cordon of armored cars, DOUG MILLS/AP want to win the first war of the Hundreds of bombers, fighters, barbed-wire barricades, water can- President Bush greets soldiers in Arlington, VA, following a discussion about reservists’ call-up. 21st century. And win we must. We cruise missile-firing ships and other non, riot police and bulletproof- have no choice. We can’t relent,” he forces have been sent to the regions vested security guards ringed NATO the locations of bin Laden, his top thousands in the capital of Kabul colleagues in Germany, France, added. around Afghanistan. headquarters. On the home front, Bush is aides and the Taliban leadership and torched the deserted U.S. embassy, Italy, the Netherlands, Britain and Wolfowitz also warned of pos- NATO Secretary General Lord the identities of thousands of al- burned the American flag and ignit- Belgium provided information for expected to announce new airline- sible new terrorist attacks even more Robertson said that in talks with safety proposals Thursday that Qaida operatives believed to be hid- ed an effigy of Bush. They shouted the arrests. nightmarish than the Sept. 11 blitz Russian Defense Minister Sergey ing in dozens of countries. “long live Osama” and “death to Demonstrating that cooperation is could include stun guns in cockpits, that killed nearly 7,000 people in Ivanov, Wolfowitz for the first time National Guard troops in airports As part of its diplomatic drive Bush.” a two-way street, the Bush adminis- New York, near Washington, D.C. shared information linking bin against the Taliban, the United States The United States abandoned the tration rewarded Russian President and sky marshals on many flights. and in Pennsylvania, according to a Laden and his al-Qaida network of In New York, many people has stepped up its contacts with embassy in 1989, and Afghanistan’s Vladimir Putin for his support. senior U.S. official who requested terrorists to the Sept. 11 attacks. alternative Afghan leaders, Knight rulers of the resistance Americans This move signified a subtle reluctantly conceded the inevitable anonymity. While the information was not Ridder has learned. might encounter if they try to oust the shift in the White House and the Wednesday, as they lined up to Some nations that harbor terror- conclusive, “it becomes clearer and U.S. diplomat William Pope met Taliban regime saw the protest as a President’s approach to the war in apply for death certificates for rela- ists are developing nuclear, biologi- clearer that all of the roads lead tives still missing in the rubble of in Rome this week with former demonstration. Chechnya. cal or chemical weapons of mass towards Osama bin Laden and al- Putin has long contended that the World Trade Center. destruction, the official said. Qaida,” Robertson said. He did not Afghan king Mohammed Zahir Elsewhere overseas, an illustra- Muslim rebels in the breakaway Mayor Rudolph Giuliani Analysts believe that bin Laden, elaborate. Shah, 86. tion of the assistance Washington Russian republic are terrorists who announced extraordinary new traf- the No. 1 suspect in the attack on Senior U.S. officials, speaking on Although dethroned in 1973, wants from its allies came as fic restrictions for mid-town and America, has been experiment- condition of anonymity, said U.S. Zahir Shah is seen as a potential uni- Spain, Britain and the Netherlands must be dealt with harshly. The lower Manhattan, required, in part, ing with chemical or biological intelligence agencies and criminal fying force for Afghanistan’s many announced arrests of suspected ter- United States has repeatedly urged by security concerns. weapons at his training camps in investigators have uncovered con- factions and ethnic groups. rorists. Russia to recall its troops and seek a While the Bush administration Afghanistan. siderable data about al-Qaida. Though military action might not In Spain alone, police detained political settlement. fortified its anti-terrorism coalition, In addition, the Bush administra- But they conceded the United be imminent, many Afghans expect six Algerians allegedly linked to On Wednesday, Bush and White Deputy Defense Secretary Paul tion worries that Iraq could share States still has much to learn about U.S. retaliation at any moment, and bin Laden. Spanish officials said House spokesman Ari Fleischer

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September 27,, 2001 “Undeclared” doesn’t make the grade

nTELEVISION: Fox With try-to-be trendy clothing All four live across the hall from and styled hair, Steven resembles a Lizzie, the innocently attractive girl attempts to tap into skinny Backstreet Boy and a non- Steven develops an immediate crush existent personality to match. for. the college audience As Steven heads off for his first Unfortunately, Lizzie has a jeal- day of college he meets his new ous boyfriend back home who con- with latest sitcom British roommate Lloyd, who is tinuously calls her and expresses, By Dione Bledsoe played by Charlie Hunnam. in a whiny voice, his desire to make Daily Titan Staff Writer Lloyd is a smooth talking theatre love to her just one more time. major with impressive good looks Lizzie’s roommate, Rachel, played "Undeclared," the newest edition and a way with women. by Monica Keena, has a panic attack to Fox Tuesday night prime time is Immediately Lloyd explains his throughout the entire episode because declared a comedic failure. "scrunchie rule" to Steven. The she is so nervous about college life Undeclared follows a group of "scrunchie rule" states that if there and living alone. seven college students who share is a scrunchie wrapped around the Steven and Lizzie, who are con- the same dorm floor at University doorknob to their room, Steven is veniently both undeclared, seem to North Eastern California, a fictitious not to enter because Lloyd is enjoy- find their starring roles at the center college. ing the company of a female. of the sitcom. The show begins with an overly Lloyd is perhaps the most enter- Yet, their performances do not exaggerated scene in which every taining aspect to the show. provide encouragement for an antici- stereotype about college dorm life Steven and Lloyd also share a pating audience. is taken to the extreme. This inflated room with Marshall, played by Tim This wasn’t sexy, it wasn’t enter- theme continues throughout the epi- Sharp, a music major who has few taining, it wasn’t even funny. sode and is clearly the humor back- speaking roles and a very bad ward- "Undeclared" might appeal to bone of the show. robe similar to an early 1990s Pearl young kids, but college students, if Jay Baruchel plays Steven Karp, Jam concert-goer. had the choice, might opt for homework the star of the show. Seth Rogen, plays Ron, the fourth instead of watching this sad sitcom. He is a recent high-school gradu- and final roommate. Ron is a busi- It doesn’t even have that Dawson’s COURTESY OF FOX BROADCASTING COMPANY ate who has just grown seven inches ness major with a large beer belly, Creek quality. Student of a fictitious California university attempt cliched humor to gain viewers. over the summer and not a single and little humor in his jokes. pound to appear proportionate.

Maverick takes a chance on Jude n different sounds together: European “The Not So Pretty Princess” is flat, faces/I don’t know what they all mean/ MUSIC: Jude’s first folk music, soft acoustics and 1990s and would fare better as background they take me many places/not every- project is scrapped by alternative rock. music for yet another teensploitation one is clean”) He deviates from redundancies, flick than a track to fully listen to. Christodal’s rendition of Bread’s his label, but second varying the intensity of guitars and “Teen Age Girlfriend” is a little bit “Everything I own” is surprisingly drum beats to make way for string and better and a little bit worse. Though it good. He wisely doesn’t try to sound version still needs work trombone accompaniments. In quieter is more melodically blessed, its lyrics like its frontman David Gates, and By Samantha Gonzaga tracks the full four-octave range of are still banal. instead opted to flavor it with sev- Daily Titan Managing Editor his voice becomes obvious. It thrums Blocks of such boring songs are eral chord changes and a slightly faster when he croons, and becomes unex- fortunately broken by songs like “Red tempo. It’s arguably the best track in After Maverick Record’s cold pectedly sweet in lamentation. Room” and “Sit Ups.” Not very many the album. reaction to “Can’t Stop My Feet!” It is his lyrics, admittedly, that send artists can clearly express the darker Christodal might do well to apply – a 32-track “personal project” – Jude this album teetering close to blandness. facets of the human consciousness. his musical ingenuity to more intro- Christodal locked himself in a studio In the instance of mediocre bands, Christodal does this by accentuating spective lyrics. That’s where his for two weeks. music bleeds endlessly and tediously emotion with imagery. There is less strengths lie. There are many “The Twelve days and $10,000 later to the next track. music, less lyrics, but more thought. Not So Pretty Princess” songs out emerged “King of Yesterday,” an album For “King of Yesterday,” the self- In “Red Room,” he juxtaposes the there, and not enough pieces like “Red heavily-seasoned by Christodal’s cyni- deprecation and longing becomes high of physical love (“Red room/ Room.” It’s well done enough, though, cal take on life, love and ambition. drawn-out. Though these themes do bedroom clean sheets/dark night, star- to make sure “King of Yesterday” lin- It’s an acquired taste. well for his more soulful pieces, it light/ hey first kiss near miss/holding gers in your ear. That’s not to say that Christodal renders some of his other songs as breath...”) with the darkness of its lacks talent. On the contrary, his music childish. disappointments (“love has so many COURTESY OF MAVERICK displays his ability to effectively blend Jude lacks lyrical dexterity in his new album, “King of Yesterday.” Tori Amos likes to play with the boys “Hardball” hits a homerun nREVIEW: Keanu One day O’Neill keeps the boys in nMUSIC: Known for alone. higher ground of self-understanding this song, but only slightly. She sounds practice past sundown. He refuses to Light piano taps and violin strums and creativity, as her experiences with like an evil God and the victim at the Reeves stars in a new take the chubby, asthmatic kid home her eclectic style, accompany the almost silent back- religious expectations, rape, suicide, same time. Beware of stomach upset if and to no surprise he gets jumped and ground, which gives most attention marriage, children and torture themati- the complete song is played. inspirational drama robbed by older gang members. Amos is a one- on her sad hymn. “Words are very cally change with each album, but are This album symbolizes the height to Yvonne Klopping Slowly O’Neill begins to under- stand what life in the ghetto is like for unnecessary, they can only do harm.” ever present. which Tori climbed in the professional Daily Titan Staff Writer woman cover band But in this case, her heavy, breathy Of the 12 newly-revised songs, Tori music world. those kids. When he takes one boy By Elana Pruitt home, he is shocked that people sit on sound has brought a richer texture to a shows off her demented side with She has not only turned the world After real life tragedy begins to set- Daily Titan Copy Editor popular hymn. a hypnotic cover of Eminem’s “’97 upside down with shocking and inspir- their floors to avoid being struck by a tle, “Hardball” brings a little sunshine bullet. “I’m Not in Love” by 10cc directly Bonnie & Clyde.” ing words and melody, but has turned and hope back to those looking for an A 12-course meal of familiarity follows, and all piano is gone. The rapper is reassuring his baby other artists’ music into a new art As they become a team they win escape at the movie theaters. more and more games. But the league tastes better the second time around. Higher pitched Tori sings acap- girl that everything will be okay as form. The story about a ghetto Little Tori Amos has re-textured and re- pela-style with synthesized sounds he locks up his wife in the trunk and As I have her various poses from tries everything to tear the team apart. League baseball team and their gam- First they disqualify one of the boys defined male lyrics on her first cover beats, playing with the original late describes how he will murder her, the CD already posted on my wall, bling addicted coach surprisingly stole album, by dressing up each song as a 80s-early 90s hit, now a KOST 103.5 while keeping his tone on the sim- I look closely. Trying to secretly dis- because he is two weeks away from the hearts of audiences nation-wide. being the required age. female character giving a new perspec- replay. “It’s just a silly phase I’m going ple, rhyming level of a child… “See cover which one is really the Tori, her Hardball is based on Daniel Coyle’s tive to past recognizable songs. through/and just because I call you up/ honey/there’s a place called heaven eyes are consistently deep. Then they make the pitcher take off book “A season in the projects,” and his headphones. It’s surprising at first “Strange Little Girls” will probably Don’t get it wrong/don’t think you’ve and a place called hell/a place called Wigs, make-up, clothing, and extra- stars Keanu Reeves. be a disappointment to the Tori fans got it made.” prison and place called jail.” tanned skin are just accents; while ten that O’Neill never asked him to take Reeves plays Conor O’Neill, a white off the headphones. that were eagerly waiting for more Other cover songs are Tom Waits’ Tori’s whispered voice has reshaped years of solo work has proven that Tori compulsive gambler from Chicago, original work of their favorite solo “Time,” which she has recently per- But when O’Neill finds out the whose passion for betting on sports pitcher listens to Notorious B.I.G.’s singer, while others will be pleased that formed on late-night talk shows and is put him in high debt and in fear for she has continued to challenge her tal- definitely a tearjerker, “Rattlesnakes” “Big Poppa” to gain confidence in his his life. pitching, it almost seems normal to ent of emotional interpretation. by Lloyd Cole & The Commotions, Trying to pay off a couple of thou- I have unsuccessfully tried playing and a Beatles’ classic, “Happiness is see a pitcher wearing headphones at sand dollars, O’Neill turns to his all times. her songs on piano. I have collect- Warm Gun.” investor friend Jimmy Fleming (Mike ed rare, imported albums from used It was “Little Earthquakes” that The boys come to love and respect McGlone) for help. But instead a large O’Neill as their coach and mentor. But record stores, and used her song titles introduced and gave popularity to the check, Fleming offers him a job coach- as passwords for e-mails and chat strange, flame-haired beauty that gal- when O’Neill places another bet on ing youth baseball from Chicago’s the Bulls to pay off his debt, he finally rooms. loped on her piano bench and emotion- African-American housing project. And yes, my utmost respect for ally crucified herself on MTV. wins, and wants to quit the team. O’Neill in return, receives $500 a Fortunately he changes his mind. the pastor’s daughter has risen with Born Myra Ellen Amos, she once week. her new album, but for those who are dreamt of killing a waitress and asked Through the boys, O’Neill also These boys barely have enough meets the children’s schoolteacher unfamiliar with her work, it is best to the baker to make her whole again in players for a team and their uniforms start with her original art first. “Strange her second debut, “Under the Pink.” Elizabeth Wilkes (Diane Lane) at the are ragged T-shirts, while the other local Catholic school. Since there is Little Girls” is a different version of Experimentation of organ sounds teams in their league have new uni- Tori’s eccentric personality. infused with her usual ivory-plucking no movie without at least a touch of forms. romance, O’Neill and Wilkes show Her CD packet features the female embarked the difference of “Boys for In the beginning, O’Neill’s idea of characters of each song, but Tori’s Pele,” which grew into a techno dance interest in each other. coaching is to sit on the bench and However, the filmmakers do not dress-up is not just for fun. Each char- album backed by echoed, raspberry watch the boys fool around, throw acter is one aspect of her personality, swirls in “From the Choir girl Hotel.” let the two get romantically involved, a ball once in a while and cuss each which would have distracted the story which creatively expresses her rela- Her fifth solo album, “To Venus and other out. tionship to the songs. Back,” was also a stem from her line. But when O’Neill orders them to Hardball shows the brutal reality Her version of “Enjoy the Silence” vocals and piano formula, diving into not cuss on the field, the boys soon sound and space. of urban poverty and racism. But like by Depeche Mode sounds tortuous, COURTESY OF MTV.COM learn about team spirit and see the team like all she ever wanted was to be left Each album escalates Amos to a most movies, it gets its message across Amos covers songs originally sung by male performers. as a welcome alternative to joining a to the viewers. gang. Even though race and class differ- Universal City gets a cultural facelift with Betty Ballet Folklorico show nPERFORMANCE: the loop dance. “I am from Jalisco, and it is a plea- Traditonal Mexican sure to know that Mariachi’s songs can provoke a feeling in the audience like culture included danc- the one that we’re all having tonight,” Blow audience member, Rebecca Medina, ers and history les- said. sons of the past The artists also presented dances and songs from the state of Veracruz. By Helem Mayorga One of them was the Bamba song, Daily Titan Staff Writer which is the most important song and dance, performed at weddings in that state. The Ballet Folklorico de Mexico The dances in the show can be torch dazzled audiences at the Universal divided into different categories, such Amphitheater last weekend. The event as indigenous, folklorico, Spanish, lasted three days, and sold out every European, and Mexican. night. Each of them uses a mix of Spanish People from all walks of life got music and folk dances, along with together to enjoy the colorful and the native Aztec music and rhythmic COURTESY OF FOOD CHAIN RECORDS rhythmic dances performed by the movements. group. Roberto Gonzalez, who was in the Betty Blowtorch developed their musical bitchiness in Hollywood clubs and The ballet offered a great variety audience, said that it was a well done bars, creating a sound that breaks from the standard angry sound. rawks of dances such as danzas, zapatea- show. “Dancers are great, musicians dos, jarabes, and Mexican folklores, are fantastic, it is a very nice show to derived from more than 60 regions of n never really took off commercially. It’s an all-girl rawk fest, a trib- enough to make a punk boy cry into watch,” he said. MUSIC: Los Angeles One of their songs carried over ute to radical feminists across the the sleeve of his Hurly T-shirt. Mexico. Rosario Martinez agreed. “It Most of the dances performed can band breaks into the for Miss Bianca, and she included nation. Do what you want; say what These chicks are mean. They’re brought me feelings and memories of “I’m Ugly and I Don’t Know Why” you want and make sure everyone good musicians too, which make be traced to the Aztec culture and the when I was living in Mexico and used conquest of Mexico from the Spanish mainstream with an on this album. knows you don’t care what they this album so much better. to hear the songs performed in the It is one of the more enjoyable think. It’s all about the rock. Confidence and an attitude to in 1821. show,” she said. all-girl punk theme Some of the songs and dances are songs, but with the free flowing F- Musically, these girls run parallel back it up is what Betty Blowtorch Amalia Hernandez developed the By Kathleen Gutierrez word spattering the chorus, it will to Courtney Love, and it has to be is all about. attached to the Aztec temples and Ballet Folklorico de Mexico in 1952. Daily Titan Detour Editor never make radio airplay. said, they harbor a bit of Melissa There is nothing more to be said. dedicated to their Gods. Hernandez was a Mexican dancer, They focus on significant events These songs are wicked. Lyrically, Etheridge’s guitarist twisting — even BUY THIS ALBUM. If you don’t, the who wanted to change the world’s per- Punk rock boys be damned, the they are pure evil whores. Never has if it doesn’t sound like it at first. Bettys will find you and they’ll kick that tribes performed in celebration of ception of the Mexican folk dances, riot grrls are making a comeback. weddings, baptisms, birthdays, spiri- anyone made a “Part-Time Hooker” They also kick the baggy pants your ass! and spread the knowledge of their Tattoos, foul mouths, and black job sound so good. off of Blink 182 and Green Day. It’s tual festivities, celebration of birth, or culture and origins. eyeliner as bold as their attitude, is death ceremonies. The ballet has been considered the what angry bitch music is all about, The deer dance was one of the most world’s most famous ballet and has and Betty Blowtorch is the coolest exciting dances of the night. earned more than 100 awards. chick band ever. Zapateado dances were also highly “No, wonder it is characterized as Pretension is something these impressive. one of the best ballets in the world. gals know nothing about. They are The best part of the show was when The dancers are awesome,” Marry so honest that it hurts. the charros and mariachis, derived Terry said. Tributes to Lita Ford (“Big Hair, from the state of Jalisco, appeared on She also said that the talent of the Broken Heart”) and a song featur- the stage. people performing these dances did ing white-boy rap icon Vanilla Ice The mariachis played rancheras not surprise her. (“Size Queen”) are just a few of songs, which are like the Mexican The ballet presents different dance the surprisingly well-structured and Hymn for the natives of this country. styles from the 32 states of Mexico, catchy tunes off their latest album, In one part of the show, dancers and which gives the audience a chance to “Are You Man Enough?” musicians performed rhythms such as deeply explore the Mexican culture, All of their sophistication and Jarabe Tapatio, Son de la Negra, and dances, customs, and music. refinement is poured into their songs and everything rude, foul and opin- ionated mixes with it, creating an oil slick of humor and intelligence not expected from typical vocal bitchery. Lead singer Bianca Butthole start- Read the Daily Titan online at ed a Los Angeles-based band in the late 1990s called the Butt Trumpet. COURTESY OF FOOD CHAIN RECORDS dailytitan.fullerton.edu Maybe it was the name, but the band From L to R: Blare N. Bitch, Judy Molish, Sharon Needles and lead singer Bianca Butthole. Thursday, September 27, 2001 Air Jordan makes his comeback, again nPRO: Return is good for the Wizards, good for the league and good for nCON: Return to the court for the love of the game is nothing more than the fans and Michael’s unretirement should be embraced with open arms a ploy for attention and a chance for #23 to remind all of his greatness By Mark Villarroel to see Kobe and Jordan backing each a thing or two from this legend of By Heather Baer the Wizards? of him in front of the United Center in Daily Titan Staff Writer other down on the post, sinking turn legends. Daily Titan Staff Writer I’ll tell you why he doesn’t. With Chicago or that he was named Athlete of around jumpers with viscous preci- In an article in NBA.com, one of a team that was 19-63 last season, he the Century by ESPN. sion? Or even seeing Vince Carter the factors Jordan attributes his return When all else fails, just do it yourself. thinks that the only way the team can No, Mr. Jordan feels the need for more If anything, Michael Jordan’s return trying to top #23’s latest baseline jam to is “the opportunity to teach our This seems to be Michael Jordan’s improve its record is if he comes back reassurance of his greatness. should not be seen as a “comeback,” on SportsCenter. young players and to help them elevate current mantra and a possible new Nike and does it himself. After retiring twice, he is making instead it should be a “welcome Any real sports fan would love to their game to Air Jordan His choice to return to basketball as a another comeback. back.” see this man in action. Not to men- a new level.” slogan. player, rather than a coach, shows how Some say that it will be interesting to His outstretched hand held up in the tion what Jordan’s impact will be on So to all of H i s little faith he has in his own team. see him play with today’s court stars like air after his backbreaking jumper in the NBA. the believ- announce- Why rely on others when you can get Kobe Bryant, Vince Carter and Shaq. the 98’ finals against Utah, may have Financially, Jordan is already the ers and non- ment Tuesday, the job done yourself, right Michael? I hope they wipe the floor with him. been the perfect ending to an illustri- perfect advertisement to entice a believers, that he would ous career. But just imagine what one Now let’s talk about what this is really Supposedly Jordan made an offer to sports fan into buying a nosebleed school is now return to the about: money and fame. practice with Bryant, yet Bryant turned of the greatest storymakers of all time seat because Jordan and the Wizards in session. NBA play- still has in store. It should’ve been Jordan in the movie him down. are coming into town. I seriously ing for the Jerry Maguire screaming “Show me the What ever happened to the good old- You know he has done this before. NBA.com already have links that don’t doubt team he has After winning three titles up to money!” instead of Cuba Gooding Jr. fashioned love of the game? What ever say, “Tickets: See Jordan in your city,” J o r d a n ’ s co-owned for As if the Hanes ads weren’t enough, happened to accepting the fact that each 1993, Jordan decided to take a two- or “Get your #23 Wizards Jersey.” return. After year hiatus for various reasons. After more than a you can bet that Nike’s Jordan Brand player gets his time in the limelight and I have a feeling the NBA has been all, we have year, not only trading his mitt and bat in for some hoping for his return, after months of seen some line will be flooding the market with new that time is limited? shorts and a pair of Jordan’s in 1995, set a bad prec- Jordan apparel, making money not only Nobody can stay in the spotlight for- his flirtatious hints, smiles, and winks. great come- edent but also he managed to pull down three more Jordan is even willing to work for backs. Mario for Nike but for the 38-year-old ham, ever, no matter how hard they try. titles on top of that. Count it, that’s showed that, who needs the spotlight to feel alive. And it’s chivalrous that Michael would his first year without a fee, donating Lemieux’s for Jordan, six titles in ten years, that’s un-bul- his “welcome back” earnings to the c o m e b a c k Can’t you just see it; “Just do it your- donate his $1 million season salary to the PABLO MARTINEZ MONSIVAIS/AP coming back lievable. lovely people of New York. self” plastered on every billboard on victims of the terrorist attacks but he with the is more about Can one keep such a competitor out Strategically, the NBA does not Jordan announces his return, hoping to fix national highways and across new Nike could just as easily donate $1 million of Pittsburgh being the of the game if he can still compete? necessarily have to change their game P e n g u i n s , the mess that is the Washington Wizards commercials. his own or set up a celebrity basketball No.1 player I think not. plan, but they have to mind the pres- the Dodgers Jordan can’t stand to be out of the fundraiser. His Airness was not made to sit ence Jordan will be on the floor. Sure in the 88’ World Series, Jesus than being a spotlight, why else would he try out other Nope. Jordan has to make a big deal behind a big desk with a neatly pressed the Wizards are probably not going to Christ’s resurrection, the return of the team player. sports such as baseball. What if basket- of his good deed, and make himself look Armani suit, calling shots from the take the Finals in one big Cinderella Volkswagen Beetle, I even heard 80s Jordan told NBA.com that his return ball doesn’t work for him? Are we going like a star on the courts in the process. front office. This guy was built to sweep, but their chances of making music is making it’s way back. is an “opportunity to teach our younger to see Jordan trying to make Lacrosse Michael, at 38, your reign is over. You make shots down on the floor when the playoffs and improving on their 19 All this accomplished and talented players and to help them to elevate their popular? Or maybe he’ll test his skills on have all of the justification of your talent it counts. win season is almost certain. man is asking for is a chance to prove game to a new level.” a soccer field? that you will ever need. It’s time to get At the ripe age of 38, Jordan is Mentally, the younger players in his worth before your own eyes. How Not true. It’s not enough that he has already over yourself. It’s time to stop being the going to be pinned up against the the league, whether they are wearing can we even dare deny him that? If Jordan is really sincere in his sup- retired once from the NBA and made a center of attention. It’s time to move on. leagues’ finest. Who does not want a Wizards jersey or not, can learn posed commitment to elevating the comeback. younger players’ games, why not coach It’s not enough that there is a statue MARS SAYS... Venus says... By Danny Serpa In 1998 they were 15-1,with the By Melanie Bysouth yards at 111. Also contributing to the Daily Titan Staff Writer third best overall record in the his- Daily Titan Sports Editor Colt’s 42-26 win over Buffalo, wide tory of the league. receiver Jerome Pathon nabbed 9 Only one thing, they didn’t receptions for a week two league high make it to the Super Bowl. With two weeks completed some 168 yards. For a team I picked to go to It was a let down for a team are shining brighter than we have On to week three. the Super Bowl, the Minnesota who led the league in total points seen in a long time and others are The Colts should have no problem Vikings are not showing any offen- scored. reading playbooks by candlelight. finding win number three in New sive threat to their opponents. The offense needs to show they After failing to score even a single England against the 0-2 Patriots. In their first two games of the have two of the finest receivers in touchdown in their first two games, the In their own search for a win, or season they have been awful, los- Week 3 the league. Washington Redskins said goodbye to at the very least, a touchdown, the ing to the Carolina Panthers and It’s early, but so far they haven’t Green Bay at Carolina quarterback Jeff George. In only his George-less Redskins will play host the Chicago Bears who are both proven it. second year of a four-year contract, to the Kansas City Chiefs. This may 1-1. With two games completed, Indianapolis at New England George has performed well below be their moment as the teams appear Viking coach Dennis Green is Carter and Moss only have one head coach Marty Schottenheimer’s evenly matched at 0-2. Now for the probably sweating over his job touchdown between them. Passing Kansas City at Washington expectations. He has completed only bad news. This season the Redskins right now. yardage combined they have 23 of 42 passes for 168 yards and have put a total of 3 points on the If Randy Moss, Cris Carter, and caught 12 passes for 166 yards. Miami at St. Louis thrown three interceptions. Add to board, passed for only 221 yards and the other receivers can’t get things This week they face Tampa Bay, that his six sacks and it is obvious rushed for 115. But that was before going with quarterback Daunte so it’s not going to get any easier. New Orleans at NY Giants the Redskins should be saying good George lost his fifth NFL jersey. Culpepper, I see some problems The Buccaneers have forced riddance. But don’t expect Tony Banks to that could eventually turn into two or more turnovers in six Pittsburgh at Buffalo Then there’s the “Dynamic Duo” be much of an improvement. This changes at the head coach posi- straight games dating back to '00, of Indianapolis. Leading the league is, after all, the quarterback that fum- tion. totaling 21 takeaways in those six Tampa Bay at Minnesota in passing, quarterback Peyton bled snaps in St. Louis, lost a job to This is Green’s 10th season contests. Manning threw for 421 yards last Trent Dilfer in Baltimore and got cut with the team. He’s coached the They have all the right tools. Atlanta at Arizona week, completing 23 of 29 passes. in Dallas. Then again, he’s never Vikings into the playoffs the last Now is the time to use them. Runningback Edgerrin James posted really had a chance to handle the ball seven seasons. Baltimore at Denver the week’s second highest rushing before. Cincinnati at San Diego LAST WEEK: 8-6 LAST WEEK: 9-5 YEAR TO DATE: 18-11 Cleveland at Jacksonville YEAR TO DATE: 18-11

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