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Since 1960 Volume 85, Issue 23 Tuesday October 9, 2007 Making DailyThe Student Voice of California StateTitan University, Fullerton DTSHORTHAND Intersession split Talk of their case into two segments To better meet student needs, Intersession 2008 at Cal State Fullerton will offer two seg- ments. HELLFIRE Session A begins Dec. 17, with a recess from Dec. 22 to Jan. 1. draws a crowd Segment B begins on Jan. 2. In- tersession ends Friday, Jan. 18. Intersession is open to the pub- lic as well as CSUF students. Priority registration for Inter- session begins Nov. 13 for both segments. For more information, contact Karen McKinley at (714)278- 7192, or at kmckinley@fullerton. edu. Perp punished for perloined pastry FARMINGTON, Mo. (AP) – It’s a hefty price for a pastry: A By Sara Pena/For the Daily Titan man accused of stealing a 52-cent CSUF officials keeps a quietly, looking for signs of trou- doughnut could face time in jail. ble. University Police was close by. Authorities said Scott A. Mas- close watch on a couple Esiquio Uballe, associate dean ters, 41, slipped the doughnut of protesters on campus of students, often watches speakers into his sweatshirt, then pushed who come to the campus. He said away a clerk who tried to stop Mitchell has visited the campus at him as he fled the store. By Karl Zynda least once a year in the past five The push is being treated as Daily Titan Staff Writer years. He said he wishes Mitchell minor assault, which transforms [email protected] would get a permit when he comes a misdemeanor shoplifting charge to campus so he could have con- to a strong-armed robbery with a Jeremy Sonnier, of Lafayette, tact information in case there is potential prison term of five to La., shifted on top of his step stool an incident. A permit also reserves 15 years. Because he has a crimi- and turned to the faces in the au- space to speak. nal history, prosecutors say they dience surrounding him.The ques- The school can’t keep any speak- could seek 30 years. tion, full of challenge and certi- ers away, Uballe said, because the “Strong-arm robbery? Over tude, was delivered with a shout. school is on public property. a doughnut? That’s impossible,” “Why should God let you into Uballe believes in letting speak- Masters said from jail. He admit- heaven?” he repeated, as he waved ers and demonstrators express ted that he took the pastry but his arms, clutching a black Bible in themselves, as long as safety is denied touching the employee. one hand. “Why did the Lord Jesus maintained and the school’s mis- Masters said he didn’t even get Christ come into this world?” sion – education – is not compro- to enjoy his ill-gotten gains: He Taunts and shouts rose from the mised. threw the doughnut away as he nearly 200-person crowd as stu- “During the ‘60s, when students fled. dents exited the Humanities Build- demonstrated, there were problems ing yesterday at noon. because of the way administrations Sonnier’s companion, Paul reacted,” Uballe said. “We’re in a YOUTUBE: MAN OF Mitchell, held a sign saying new era of free speech, in terms of “DON’T GO TO HELL” across how we respond to their requests MANY VOICES the top in red letters. A long list of to be on campus, instead of ban- By Kimberly carroll/For the Daily Titan sinners were listed below. ning them.” Students congregate on the Cal State Fullerton quad [above left]. Jeremy Sonnier, an open air preacher, argues with freshman “The reason He came is because Demonstrations are monitored Ivan Ngo [above]. Ngo disagreed with Sonnier on many religious views. “During the ‘60s, when students demonstrated, there you’re a sinner,” Sonnier said. for any activity that may interfere were problems because of the way adminstrations reacted,” Esiquio Uballe, Cal State Fullerton associate dean of students said. To one side of the crowd, a well- “We’re in a new era of free speech, in terms of how we respond to their requests to be on campus, instead of banning them. dressed man in sunglasses watched See PROTESTERS, Page 3 Movies starring women Master impressionist Frank Cali- Fee increase tied to new rec center endo showcases his talents in this edited standup performance. The Payoff to gradual increase but an increase in student fees as student fees is collected by the cam- showcase various roles man makes his characters sound well. pus and deposited into revenue funds should be seen with the clude “Across the Universe.” “Frida,” better than the real people. Cali- facility opening next year In fall 2001, a fee referendum in the chancellor’s office, said Mar- Women’s Center screens endo’s magic not only lies with passed to increase student fees by sha Farwick, Associated Students, “CARGO: Innocence released in 2003, dealt with many his ever-changing voice, but also $20 in order to begin construction Inc. director of Financial Operations issues still relevant in today’s society: in his actions. He is a tremendous By Belinda Hurtado on the center, and $30 after the and Technology. Lost” tonight at 5 p.m. infidelity, bisexuality and rebellion. physical comedian, mimicking Daily Titan Staff Writer building was to be completed. The chancellor’s office then gives “Our hope is that our audience the unique facial expressions of [email protected] Overall, these increases will now approval to spend the money, which By Gail Navarro will take away some thought-pro- each person. John Madden, Al put student fees at $134 per semes- is put towards projects like the cen- Daily Titan Staff Writer voking ideas about gender and/or Pacino, Robert De Niro, George As of spring 2008, Cal State Ful- ter, with another $30 being added to ter, Farwick said. [email protected] cultural issues in each film,” Sue

W. Bush. No one is safe from his lerton students will not only have a the fees for summer semester. Passalacqua, associate director of the See FEES, Page 2 For the third time this semester, satirical wrath. new Student Recreational Center, Over the years, the money from center, said in an e-mail interview. the Cal State Fullerton women’s cen- Duration: 9:29 Having survived an accident that ter is hosting a movie night tonight left her disabled for the rest of her in University Hall room 205 with life, Frida Kahlo used art as a way to Correction Finding a way to make it last a showing of “CARGO: Innocence release her physical and emotional Due to a reporting error in an Lost,” a docu-drama following a girl frustrations. article in the Sept. 26 issue titled who was a victim of human traffick- The resilient artist endured an “Doctorate program takes flight ing in the . equally painful relationship with at Cal State Fullerton,” informa- Created by r e n o w n e d tion regarding the program was the center’s revolutionary incorrect. The College of Educa- Special Events mural painter, tion expects to have around 60 and Office [I wanted to have] Diego Rivera, students enrolled in the program Coordinator “ portrayed by

at any one time. The Daily Titan Jerri Freeman, a venue to depict Alfred Mo-

regrets this error. “Reel Women, women culturally and lina. Real World” historically. “ What start- screens free ed out as just a movies and – Jerri Freeman young woman WEATHER h i g h l i g h t s CSUF Women’s Center admiring an the impact of e s t a b l i s h e d TODAY TOMorrow fictional and artist, turned non-fictional into a tumul- women. tuous marriage “I’m a big movie fan,” Freeman High: 78 full of deceit, heated arguments and High: 76 said. “[I wanted to have] a venue to reckless binge drinking. Low: 55 Low: 56 depict women culturally and histori- This type of behavior still exists cally.” Sunny Sunny today. In addition to documentaries, Communications major Patrick Freeman said she wanted to include Camacho said in terms of infidelity, feature films and two weeks ago, the “[It’s] not socially acceptable and it’s CONTACT US center presented “Frida.” really frowned upon now.” By Damon Casarez/For the Daily Titan The movie depicts the charismatic Main line: (714) 278-3373 By addressing a hot button issue News desk: (714) 278-4415 Matthew Williams rations his drinking water into shot glasses for conservation. See page 3 for story on Cal State Mexican painter played by Salma such as unfaithfulness, “Frida” not Fullerton’s efforts to look into water conservation for the entire university. Hayek and was directed by Julie Tay- Advertising: (714) 278-4411 See REEL WOMEN, Page 2 E-mail: [email protected] mor, whose recent film credits in- Xxxxxxx X, XXXX NEWS X

2 Page Two October 9, 2007 INTERNATIONAL NEWS 15 executed in Afghanistan, ending moratorium REEL WOMEN: MOVIE SCREENINGs ON TUESDAYS (From Page 1) marriage for that matter. vides free popcorn. Drinks and can- everybody happy.” KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) – Ending a three-year moratorium on the only serves as a biographical picture “All of the events in Frida’s life dy are available for 50 cents each. This month films such as “Black death penalty, Afghanistan executed 15 prisoners by gunfire, including a but a social commentary as well. seemed to shape the development Next spring, Freeman will con- and Blue,” “The Color Purple” and man convicted of killing three foreign journalists during the U.S.-led inva- The story of “Frida” focused on and unfolding of her independence,” tinue showing movies every Tuesday “Thin” will be featured in honor sion, the prisons chief announced Monday. The United Nations protested the chronological experience of a fe- Passalacqua said. at 5 p.m. and said maybe she will of Domestic Violence Awareness the executions, which could complicate the missions of some NATO nations male protagonist who fell victim to The center plans on showing a to- change the time in order to accom- Month. here. The crimes committed by those executed included murder, kidnapping the social environment around her tal of 11 films until the series ends modate students’ schedules. For more information on the and armed robbery, but officials said no Taliban or al-Qaida fighters were and bent the rules of gender roles, on Dec. 4. The only exception is on “[This semester] we had to pick a film screenings, go to: http://cam- among the prisoners. Until it was ousted in late 2001, Afghanistan’s hard- in order to achieve a level of autono- Nov. 20 due to a school holiday. time when people could be there,” pusapps.fullerton.edu/news/In- line Taliban regime carried out executions in public, many of them at the Ka- my in a male-dominated world and As a special treat, the center pro- Freeman said. “But you can’t make side/2007/reelwomen.html bul stadium. The new government pledged to the international community it would halt executions, and had carried out only one previously, in 2004. The 15 deaths could complicate relationships between the government and some NATO countries with military forces here. Foreign troops often hand over captured militants to the Afghan government, raising the question of whether countries that do not use the death penalty might stop surrendering Fees: students help university pay for rec center prisoners. (From Page 1) No state funding is being used in the $40 million project. Cal State NATIONAL NEWS Fullerton has asked for a loan of $26 Sprinter returns five medals after steroid admission million from the System Wide Rev- enue Bonds program to add to the (AP) – Marion Jones gave back the five medals she won at the Sydney $14 million that has accumulated in Olympics on Monday and agreed to forfeit all other results dating back to revenue funds through student fees. Sept. 1, 2000, further punishment for her admission that she was a drug Money collected from the stu- cheat. The three gold medals and two bronzes were turned over to U.S. dents offsets the amount that the Olympic Committee and U.S. Anti-Doping Agency officials at her attorneys’ university must borrow, much like office in Austin, Texas. They are en route to USOC headquarters in Colo- how the Titan Student Union was rado Springs, and the USOC will return them to the International Olympic funded, Farwick said. Committee. Jones won golds in the 100 and 200 meters, as well as the 1,600 “We are also paying back the 1992 relay. She won bronzes in the 400 relay and the long jump. It will be up to expansion [in the TSU]. We bor- the IOC to decide what to do with the medals and whether to vacate Jones’ rowed $10 million,” Farwick said. results from Sydney — which could cost her relay teammates medals, too. She also said student fees held in Jones pleaded guilty Friday to lying to federal investigators about using ste- reserves pay for the existing TSU roids, saying she’d taken designer steroid “the clear” from September 2000 debt, the new center and the cost to to July 2001. “The clear” has been linked to BALCO, the lab at the center of operate both facilities. the steroids scandal in professional sports. Plans to open the center had originally been scheduled for the 2004/2005 school year. But con- struction delays on the second By Karl Thunman/Daily Titan Photo Editor STATE NEWS school parking structure held up the The Cal State Fullerton Student Recreation Center is scheduled to open in the spring of 2008. Duel water bonds will compete in November 2008 rec center project. Because of this delay, CSUF was allowed more time isn’t a tank of gas anymore.” consider using the new center since cardio activities, a multi-court gym- SACRAMENTO (AP) – Democratic and Republican lawmakers on to gather more money for it. Some students may also be con- he is paying for it. nasium, an indoor jogging track, Monday said they are considering placing dueling, multibillion dollar water Kyle Marienthial, a 21-year-old fused about whether the rec center Marienthial also said he has mixed multipurpose activity rooms, rac- bonds on the November 2008 ballot if a special session on water policy fails health science major, said he doesn’t will be beneficial to them. feelings on whether the center is a quetball and sports courts, a floor this week. Whether the state should build more reservoirs is the key point. mind paying the student fee increase Some who don’t use the current good investment. exercise and stretching area, a sports The state Senate is scheduled to vote Tuesday on a $6.8 billion Democratic because it is another resource while facilities offered on campus, such as “They spent a lot of money on climbing wall and outdoor leisure plan to repair deteriorating river levees, increase water storage and restore at school. kinesiology major Juan Carlos Huer- that [football] stadium and it’s only and lap swimming pools. the troubled Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, which funnels drinking and “You haven’t been inside so you ta, said that the rec center is not a used maybe a couple of times a week Students are looking forward to irrigation water to much of California. Senate President Pro Tem Don Perata don’t know what you’re paying for. good investment. and that’s not even by students 100 what the center will offer them. said he did not think Republicans would provide the two votes needed to I think they should open it for a se- “They could use the money to percent of the time,” he said. “I think you’re just going to meet send his bill to the Assembly. He added $1 billion Monday to his borrow- mester to see what it is you’re paying help lower tuition instead of build- The new center is scheduled to more people because right now we’re ing plan, with the new money going to programs that would recycle storm for,” Marienthial said. “But 30 bucks ing new buildings,” 24-year-old open this spring. It will feature a kind of spread out, and the pool will water and sewage. Republicans favor a competing $9 billion plan proposed a semester isn’t that bad because it Huerta said, but added that he will weight training room and various be sweet too,” Marienthial said. by Republican Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger. Perata’s plan does not call for specific new reservoirs but would allow communities to apply for state grants to build their own dams. He said he did not expect a compromise bill to pass the Senate and the Assembly by Oct. 16. Parvovirus outbreak in OC fatal to dogs For the Record Vaccination is key in Canine parvovirus is more con- and client advocate of Banfield Pet It is recommended that all dogs centrated in Santa Ana for two rea- Hospital. be vaccinated for parvo. It is the policy of the Daily Titan to correct any inaccurate informa- preventing dogs from sons, Coghlan said. Dogs with parvo are severely ill “Parvo is highly contagious but tion printed in the publication as soon as the error is discovered. Any suffering from disease “All of the families here have dogs, for three to seven days, but antibi- preventable. It’s important to get incorrect information printed on the front page will result in a correction but most people do not get them otic treatment, rest and fluids to stop pets vaccinated,” said Ryan Drabeck, printed on the front page. Any incorrect information printed on any By Jessica Porter vaccinated. Many people bring pets the dehydration are recommended spokesperson for Orange County other page will be corrected on page 2. Errors on the Opinion page will For the Daily Titan here from Tijuana and Mexico, a treatment, according to Johnson. Animal Care Services. be corrected on that page. Corrections also will be noted on the online [email protected] place which has Parvovirus is es- Emergency vaccination clinics version of the Daily Titan. a high number pecially dangerous have been set up in six locations in Please contact managing editor Julianna Crisalli at (714) 278-5693 Since late August, a large number of cases of parvo- I think it started on for puppies that Orange County and offer the vacci- or at [email protected] with issues about this policy or to report of dogs in Orange County have died virus,” Coghlan “ have not developed nation for $14. any errors. from a parvovirus outbreak, some- said. Memorial Day. Some an immune system Drabeck a Cal State Fullerton thing that has never occurred in the Canine parvo- dog with parvo was and dogs that have alumnus, has worked for the care

region. virus can last up sick, vomiting or had not received their services for six years and has never

The outbreak hit Santa Ana the to six months in vaccinations. experienced a parvo outbreak like diarrhea. hardest with the greatest number of the environment “ Treating par- this. Daily Titan cases reported. and is highly – James C. Coghlan vovirus is very In the last two months Animal The 17th Street Animal Hospital contagious. Veterinarian expensive and, ac- Care Services has had 60 cases. Par- Editorial in Santa Ana has seen 22 cases in the Parvovirus at- cording to Cogh- vovirus outbreaks can be prevented last month, a sharp increase from the tacks the intes- lan, the average if pets are vaccinated properly. Executive Editor Ian Hamilton average one case a month. tinal tract caus- cost is $1,400 for “Our clinics have always had a Managing Editor Julianna Crisalli News Editor Laurens Ong “I’ve seen more cases than any ing vomiting, care, medication good turnout … it’s important to Asst. News Editor Johnathan Kroncke other veterinarian in the county,” diarrhea, fever and depression. Most and hospitalization. continue to educate pet owners to Asst. News Editor John Sakata veterinarian James C. Coghlan said. dogs die from dehydration while Most families cannot afford the vaccinate their animals. It’s the re- Photo Editor Cameron Pemstein There is no official cause of the others are euthanized to prevent the treatment and the dogs end up be- sponsible thing to do,” Drabeck Photo Editor Karl Thunman parvovirus outbreak in Orange spread of the disease. ing euthanized. said. Sports Editor Shawn Trondsen County. In rare cases, the disease spreads Entertainment Editor Jennifer Caddick “I think it started on Memorial into major organs such as the heart Opinion Editor Bram Makonda Day. Some dog with parvo was sick, and liver, causing death. Special Projects Editor Erin Tobin vomiting or had diarrhea,” Coghlan There is no cure for the disease, Copy Chief Ellice Soliven said. “Then everyone went to the but a majority of dogs with parvo Copy Editor Sofia Arvidson Copy Editor Robert Moran park, got it on their shoes and took survive with supportive treatment, Internet Editor Jake Kilroy it home to their dog.” said Karen Johnson, vice president Multimedia Editor Jazmine Graza Adviser Tom Clanin

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By Karl Zynda (From Page 1) Daily Titan Staff Writer with the school’s functioning, such [email protected] as blocking of sidewalks or door- ways. California is well known for its If a situation becomes unsafe for sunny weather and fair beaches. The the speakers or the crowd, police will long-term forecast does not look so ask them to leave. picturesque – it’s beginning to look “Their purpose, if asked, is to scary. spread the word of God, but most A water drought due to lack of of the time, it’s sort of a shouting rain and snowfall has put the spot- match,” said Uballe, commenting light on water conservation from in- on the scene. dividuals and state entities. Mitchell, 66, and Sonnier, 32, The maintenance directors and visit college campuses in California landscape managers at Cal State Ful- from UC Santa Barbara to San Di- lerton and Long Beach State share ego State. The two are from Corner- this heightened awareness of the stone Ministries, based in Norwalk. need to conserve water. They preach of hell, God’s judgment, But so far, few new changes have repentance and salvation, using a been made to the many water-saving confrontational style. Mitchell was measures used by both universities. previously arrested in Long Beach Steve Dugas, manager of land- for trespassing and unruly conduct, scape services at CSUF, said that ir- according to Viewpoints, the Riv- rigation is centrally controlled using erside City College newspaper. Po- Calsense irrigation software. lice escorted Mitchell off the CSUF Dugas said the software enables campus last year, according to a past the control of 85 to 90 percent of article in the Daily Titan. the irrigation timers on the campus. Students interviewed said that Timers are controlled by satellite Sonnier and Mitchell were being signals that can be adjusted from a By Damon Casarez/For the Daily Titan both judgmental and hypocritical. Web site. Plants that need little wa- Matthew Williams sucks up water in a puddle to conserve during the drought. “We have constant monitoring of irrigation systems to make sure we are not having runoff,” Brian “This is so sad. This is making me ter are being planted in new land- McKinnon, manager of landscape services at Long Beach State, said. “If areas are too wet, we take the time to reduce the time on the controllers. It comes down to overall teamwork sick,” said Amanda Alexander, 18, scapes, Dugas said. and cooperation.” a psychology major.”This guy is so Low-flow irrigation is being used across the state when the city’s Board management for the school. ter usage and of looking for possible In the future, ultra-low-flush unbelievably ignorant. The way he’s in new landscaping. The landscaping of Water Commissioners activated The campus saves water, Quirk water wasting. As an example, Quirk valves may be used if they test suc- so judgmental against other people. around the new College of Business the city’s Emergency Water Supply said, by using 900,000 gallons of re- said that broken irrigation heads cessfully. The campus has one wa- He’s going to produce kids and and Economics building will have Shortage Plan in mid-September. claimed water a year for irrigation. would be repaired more rapidly dur- terless urinal that Anthony said is they’re going to be as judgmental as 90 percent low-flow irrigation. Residents have been barred from Hands-free faucets and 30 water-free ing the drought. “being tested in the Physical Plant he is.” The water requirements of plants hosing off sidewalks, daytime sprin- urinals also help save water. Quirk McKinnon noted that the aware- office.” Many of the students who con- are calculated by determining evapo- kler use and plant watering. estimates that centralized irriga- ness of water usage means watching The numbers don’t lie: the past fronted Sonnier and Mitchell identi- transpiration rates. Residents are prohibited from wa- tion control helps the campus save out for waste. rainy season in nearby fied themselves as Christians. Through evapotranspiration, the tering their plants more than three 254,000 cubic feet of water annu- “We have constant monitoring of was its driest in 130 years of record “I’m half the things on that sign amount of water used by a plant and times per week, according to cbs2. ally. irrigation systems to make sure we keeping, according to U.S. Water and I’m a Christian,” said Andrew evaporated from its soil is given. Soil com. Brian McKinnon, manager of are not having runoff,” he said. “If News. Smith, 19, a finance major, to types, plant water usage, weather, In Long Beach restaurants, water landscape services at Long Beach areas are too wet, we take the time to In response, government water Mitchell. and season are considered to deter- is served only upon request. Hotel State, said that a centralized irriga- reduce the time on the controllers. agencies, such as the Metropolitan Mitchell replied that Smith was mine how many plants will be irri- guests have the option of not having tion system and reclaimed water use It comes down to overall teamwork Water District of Southern Califor- redeemed from those things on the gated. their towels and linens washed daily. are the two major means by which and cooperation.” nia and Long Beach’s Board of Water sign, if he is a Christian. Drip systems, instead of sprin- The biggest factors prompting the irrigation water is saved. CSUF does not use reclaimed Commissioners have called for con- Smith complained of the two klers, can allow irrigation to be ad- board’s declaration was the eight- “We really don’t come under city water. Dugas said this may be due servation. preacher’s emphases. justed for specific plants rather than year-long drought in the Colorado guidelines,” he said, explaining that to the lack of reclaimed water lines Using spot radio ads, TV commer- “The Bible says that God is love,” sections of landscapes. Drip systems River watershed and a court decision as part of the CSUs, Long Beach close by. cials and Web sites, the commissions Smith said. “Romans 3:23 says, ‘For have little or no more added cost to that will severely limit water removal State is a state-controlled entity. He In an e-mail interview, Mike An- have warned of dangers to Southern all have sinned.’ All means every- purchase and install, Dugas said. from the Sacramento/San Joaquin also said that he believed the water thony, an associate physical plant California’s water supply and offered body. That’s the nature of being hu- There may be some small added River Delta. board’s declarations were guidelines, director at CSUF, mentioned low- tips for conserving water. man. What they do is preaching hate maintenance cost due to the need to The declaration has not directly not mandates. flush valves on all restroom fixtures “We live in a desert, and we al- right now. Their focus is on sin, rath- monitor and repair the drip lines. affected Long Beach State, explains The current drought has resulted as a water conservation measure that ways need good water policies,” er than redemption. We all screw up, Long Beach drew attention from Robert Quirk, director of facilities in a “heightened awareness” of wa- has been installed. Quirk said. but God is loving and forgiving.” 4 OPINION October 9, 2007 Titan Editorial Veto of health care bill unsound By Christin Davis lation for a bill to expand health in- sarily allow for children of middle- (Kan.) told the Los Angeles Times, Providing insight, analysis Daily Titan Staff Writer surance for children of low-income class families to receive benefits. But “The administration is threatening and perspective since 1960 [email protected] working parents because it is too supporters argue the program pro- to veto this bill because of ‘excessive costly and edges too close to federal- vides much-needed health insurance spending’ and the belief that this Before any commercial flight ized medicine. to children of working families, who bill is a step toward federalization leaves the ground, a stewardess will The bi-partisan bill would have would otherwise not be medically of health care. I am not for excessive No reason to honor Columbus stand in the center aisle and give in- allowed for $60 billion to be spent covered. Eligibility is determined by spending and strongly oppose the structions in case of emergency, “Al- on the State Children’s Health Insur- set federal rules. federalization of health care. And if Students attended school ries. That’s ridiculous. And, if ways put your own oxygen mask on ance Program (SCHIP) over the next Bush has said he would sign a bill the administration’s concerns with Monday while government you’re going to credit Columbus and then help the people around you five years. The now 10-year-old pro- that would cap the program’s fund- this bill were accurate, I would sup- agencies took the day off for Co- as the first European in America, with theirs.” gram expired at the end of Septem- ing at $25 billion so middle-class port a veto. But, bluntly put, they lumbus Day. Nice going, way to then you should know that Leif It’s a simple concept that can be ber but received emergency funding families do not drop private insur- are not.” keep the dying folklore alive, Big Erickson was there centuries be- applied to a spectrum of situations from Congress for six weeks. The ance to receive this coverage. This veto comes a week after De- Brother. fore Columbus. And Erickson in life – if you don’t make sure you bill, passed in the Senate but short The Urban Institute, a nonpar- fense Secretary Robert M. Gates Christopher Columbus: ex- did it on purpose. It seems that are getting oxygen, you may not of a veto-proof margin in the House tisan economic and social policy asked Congress to approve an ad- plorer and innovator, but also the government is taking anoth- have the ability to help others keep of Representatives, would use some research organization, estimated 80 ditional $42.3 billion for the wars a pillager, rapist and murderer. er opportunity to take Monday breathing. funding from increased tobacco percent of the children who would in Iraq and Afghanistan. The addi- And apparently, a national hero. off. In today’s political culture howev- taxes to provide an additional 3 to be covered under this bill are in fam- tional funds would bring the Bush While the public has learned The same reason we take off er, this simple concept seems hardly 4 million children health coverage in ilies making less than $40,000 a year administration’s 2008 war-funding the true nature of the man who any Monday: three-day week- ever applied. America. – too much to qualify for Medicaid request to nearly $190 billion – the “discovered” America, our gov- end. You can have three-day In early October, President Bush Opponents of the health care bill but not enough to afford private in- largest total for a single year since the ernment is slow to denounce the weekends for laughable reasons, used his veto power for the fourth say it would be a step toward social- surance. war began – and would be used to man responsible for initiating such as Flag Day, but this crosses time in his presidency, denying legis- ized medicine and would unneces- Republican Senator Pat Roberts See Health care, page 5 the European invasion of what the line. would be America, and what Yesterday, protesters clashed would later be the savage de- with police officers in Denver Always political. Sometimes correct. Rarely politically correct. struction of Native Americans. over Columbus Day festivities. CINDY CAFFERTY Years or decades ago, we, as One protester claimed that Co- grade school students, colored lumbus was “the first trans-At- What’s a little torture? maps of the explorer’s travel lantic slave trader.” route. We made ships out of It should be an insult to Amer- “This government does not- tor make it past lift off. What exactly is the United States doubtedly yield similar results. construction paper, hats out of ican veterans that Columbus gets ture people.” Just as quickly as Mr. Bush’s supposed to do? Due to Iraq and So what does a country, lacking newspapers and paraded around the same holiday treatment that Ordinarily when I fall off my proclamation sent me flying off Mr. Bush’s blatant mockery of hu- in diplomatic street credit, do? I the kickball field. But that was they do. We think that anyone couch laughing at one of Mr. Bush’s the couch, the consequences of his man rights, America has lost a con- suggest imposing serious sanctions before we learned true history, reading this can come up with comments, it’s due to his failure to words stopped me dead in my tracks. siderable amount of international on China and India. Of course that which unraveled a man hiding at least 10 other icons in his- grasp and pronounce basic English This denial, this complete lack of credibility. We invaded the wrong would mean no more cheap goods behind a legend. Columbus was tory who are more deserving of or the cute way his face scrunches accountability, this bold–faced lie country, and in the meantime let a 6- and Americans would have to go a man that was really just in it a holiday than Columbus. up when, like a deer caught in head- spews out the mouth of the inter- foot-plus diabetic on dialysis and his to their friends for computer tech for the money. So is that your Because Columbus acciden- lights, he’s caught off guard by a national representative for America. terrorist cell get away. We responded support, but it’s high time America American ideal? tally landed in a country that difficult question or, well, any ques- Our president is pulling an O.J. to terror with torture then lied about put its money where its mouth is, You can’t discover a country wasn’t his to begin with, we tion. But this little statement, made Mr. Bush, in a nutshell, is giving it and oh, by the way, a country that take a stand for the good fight and that has had human beings liv- can’t buy stamps or deposit our incidentally with a face as straight as the world the finger. This sort of -ar supports the junta and sits back gain back what George W. Bush has ing there peacefully for centu- checks. a marine at a gay pride parade, sent rogance should send chills up your idly in the face of state-sanctioned squandered away. Doubtful that in me reeling into a paroxysm of laugh- spine. If the leader of the free world, murder, is booming with American a Wal-Mart-obsessed country intent ter. the representative for freedom, hu- exports. We are hardly dripping in on paying unlivable wages for cheap No, this government doesn’t man rights and democracy can diplomatic prestige. labor, child care and house clean- torture people, but its employees unilaterally commit and then deny Even if we could justify a Burmese ing, most people would suck it up Any feedback, positive or negative, is might. As I picked myself up off the incidents, if done elsewhere, would intervention, and I’m not suggesting and spend the money on American floor, tears still streaking my face, I be considered by us to be atrocities that we do, what would we invade products or just not spend at all. Letters encouraged, as we strive to keep an open thought, “The puppet has mastered – what hope do the people in coun- with? Our military is stretched pa- No, until America holds the ad- dialogue with our readership. The Daily his dance … somewhere Cheney tries like Burma have? per-thin trying to “win the war” ministration accountable, demands to the Titan reserves the right to edit letters for and Geppeto are laughing, cocktails It may seem a giant leap in topic in Iraq. Some columnists suggest that the powers that be stop com- in hand.” Certainly only a wooden to jump from the president’s state- shaming the Burmese government. mitting abusive acts, and takes a hit Editor: length, grammar and spelling. Direct doll could fly so freely in the face of ment to the current mistreatment Yes, because that worked so well in the pocket-book, the sad fact is: all comments, questions or concerns reason – Gitmo, Blackwater, Mili- of Burmese citizens, but with public with Hitler, is doing a fine job with there is nothing of substance we can along with your full name and major tary Tribunals- with nary a wink outcry calling for the United States Ahmadinejad and the junta are just do. or nudge in sight. The rest of us to do something about the plight as likely to respond to an interna- “This government does not- tor to Executive Editor Ian Hamilton at – bogged down with brains, hearts of the Burmese; his words suddenly tional timeout. The sanctions put on ture people.” I hear the junta is sing- [email protected] and human substance – wouldn’t cast a disturbing light. the junta by President Bush will un- ing the same song. October 9, 2007 OPINION 5 Britney, hit us one more time By Kevin Manahan unglamorous moments, she quickly take their sympathy for Britney to Daily Titan Staff Writer joined the ranks of Paris, Nicole and the extremes of YouTube star Chris [email protected] Lindsay as tabloid fodder. Crocker and his over-the-top plea Poised to make a comeback, Brit- for mercy, one could definitely still Seven years ago, Britney Spears ney opened this year’s VMA’s and feel a twinge of pity for the poor girl could do no wrong. She had just seemed to have forgotten how to after everything she’s gone through, released her second album, which perform. Little more needs to be especially this year. opened with the best first week sales said of that infamously disastrous Will she ever be able to regain for any solo artist at the time. Her performance, which did nothing her pop stardom? Early buzz on her striptease performance and sheer to remind us of her glory days per- upcoming album has been mixed, outfit at that year’s MTV Video forming on the show and smooch- at least judging from leaked tracks Music Awards made her the talk of ing with Madonna. But her latest that have been posted on blogs like the town. And while she was always headline-grabbing incident, the loss PerezHilton.com. Her one ray of in the public eye, her controversial, of custody over her two children, hope, the reasonably well-received “not that innocent” image only seems like it could be the final nail single “Gimme More,” did recently seemed to boost her popularity and in the coffin holding Britney’s once manage to earn the No. 1 spot on her teenybopper following. If that unstoppable career. iTunes as well as the No. 3 spot on Britney could only see herself now. And as much as the media seems Billboard’s Hot 100, making it one Nowadays, the pop princess’ ca- to love knocking superstars off their of her biggest chart hits despite little reer is a far cry from what it was so pedestal and scrutinizing their ev- radio play. But for me anyway, all I many years ago. A random wedding ery misfortune, it’s hard to imagine can think of when I hear that song (and annulment) to a childhood things much worse than someone is the VMA performance. It’s like a friend and her later highly criticized having to give up their kids. As the recurring nightmare with awkward marriage to Kevin Federline were court ruled, she was definitely an dancing and lazy lip-synching. just the beginning of her problems. unfit mother at times – that much It’s been a long journey since her Two kids later, Britney split from is true – and the partying without first shimmy down the hallway in K-Fed, traded her layered locks for panties and attacking paparazzi with that schoolgirl outfit, but we can a wig-covered chrome dome and umbrellas certainly didn’t help her still hope for that Britney to hit us watched everything go downhill case. one more time, if she ever makes it from there. Coverage of Britney’s But add the loss of her kids to K- through the disaster that has become career had shifted dramatically from Fed (a man of equally questionable her career. her music to her increasing public parenting skills) to the troubles with Like many other fallen stars who mishaps, which already included her professional career and one has managed to pull off a solid come- driving with her baby on her lap and to wonder how much more catastro- back, a much-needed hiatus from getting caught walking out of a gas phe Britney will be able to handle. the spotlight to get her head together station restroom barefoot. For all her And while most probably wouldn’t could really do her some good. Art for the daily titan by Rocky Vidal Reader Response Health care: veto unsound In response to the Titan Editorial statement that assumes, based only responsibility we in America do hold pay for the continued troop buildup ABC News poll this week, seven in for children of working families in on Sept. 25, 2007: on cultural prejudice and Euro-cen- in placing so many of the Near East in Iraq and to purchase thousands of 10 people want the proposed war America. Having a source of regu- Excuse me – did you just say in trism, that “the bad Muslim world” dictators in power from Egypt to new better-armored vehicles. funding allocation to be reduced and lar medical care not only improves your editorial that “unlike most of is irrational and unable, almost like Saddam to Iran, while ignoring the The Brookings Institution’s Iraq roughly half of those polled “strong- a child’s present health, but can have the Islamic world Ahmadinejad can children, to comprehend differences colonized people of Palestine in their Index estimates that in 2007, the av- ly” support the increase in funding positive long term effects as well and differentiate between the American between governments and people. fight for democracy. It was a state- erage U.S. monthly spending in Iraq for the SCHIP. can alleviate the immediacy of health government and its people”? This But even stranger, your editorial says ment that ignores the approximately is $12 billion – over $200 million The United States is spending problems. statement says a lot that I’m hop- that Ahmadinejad is the most ratio- million people that have died under each day – which leaves me to won- colossal amounts of money – and Immunization and disease screen- ing the Daily Titan didn’t mean to nal of the Middle East. America’s war on Iraq. It ignores der how the additional health care consistently increasing this amount ing can lessen the effects of chronic say. I think the real problem has the thousands being held without funding could possibly be classified – in order to provide a democracy illnesses. It can lower the demand been the “West’s” inability to under- The comment was charge in illegally-held land in Cuba as excessive spending. The health and better way of life for the people for emergency care out of a clinic stand what’s really going on in the brazenly uneducated and the black sites across the world. care bill expansion would require a in Iraq while hoping to alleviate the or emergency room that by law is very places we accuse of ignorance. I It ignores lost autonomy and fight- total of $60 billion over the next five threat of terrorism in America. These available to anyone and paid for by think the real problem is that we ac- about the Near East. ing in Somalia and Ethiopia as the years. are good goals in theory, regardless of the government. In the long run, a cuse others of barbarism as we plant – Abrahim Appel war on terror spreads. And even The administration maintains it political party affiliation or personal healthier population of children will pain across the Near East through CSUF Student more it ignores how we would act if is acceptable and necessary for an position on U.S. involvement in the even be less of a strain on economic our economic and military colonial- it was us who were being occupied additional $42 billion to be spent Middle East, but as a nation we can- costs as they grow into adulthood ism. The comment was brazenly un- If anything, this statement leads in Palestine, Afghanistan and Iraq all this year on the war, but at the same not place more importance on assist- with preventative care. educated about the Near East. It was me to believe that the Daily Titan at the same time. It ignores how we time says an extra $35 billion over ing people across the world when we The U.S. Census Bureau estimates a discriminatory statement that ig- is the one that does not know how would react to dictator after dictator the next five years to increase child have not done everything we can to 9 million children in America today nores the history, culture, education to separate the governments of the being placed over us by a people who health insurance is too much. Our help those here at home. are uninsured. and compassion of the Near Eastern near East, Africa and Asia from the claim to love bravery and freedom. nation’s priorities are in the wrong The bill is not trying to achieve We have an obligation to take care people and the reality they face un- people of the “Muslim world.” But it Abrahim Appel place. socialized health care. It aims to cre- of our own. It is imperative that we der those America supports. It is a also was a statement that ignores the CSUF student According to a Washington Post- ate a better way of life and future first help ourselves breathe. 6 Features October 9, 2007 Future graduate will gain more than just a diploma read Spanish, but it’s and make a differ- Public relations major important to use it It’s important to ence,” she said. will be the first in properly,” she said. After she earns John Reid, the “not see being Latino her public rela- her family to graduate Student Diversity as an obstacle, but as tions undergrad-

Program director at uate degree in By Maritza Huerta CSUF, said he be- an advantage. spring 2008, Her- For the Daily Titan lieves forcing His- “ rera hopes to work [email protected] panic children to – Janet Herrera, in the sports, mu- only speak English Public relations major sic and entertain- While spending time with friends, takes away from the ment public rela- someone comes up with the sponta- child’s self-identity. tions field. neous idea to take a trip to Tijuana, He states that “There are not Mexico. learning Spanish and enough Hispanics Everyone becomes excited and other cultural traditions helps chil- breaking into corporate America,” yells ideas back and forth about all dren understand where they came she said, adding that she hopes to be the fun that waits just south of the from and who they are. one of the Latinas who helps change border. Growing up, Herrera did not feel that. Then the enthusiasm quickly fades isolated from American students in Herrera will be the first person in as they remember that if they all go school. In high school she said she her family to graduate from a uni- to Mexico, one of them will not be always performed at the same level as versity. allowed to return. any other student, and that allowed She is a role model for her two Janet Herrera, 23, was born in her not to feel subordinate to her younger brothers ages 10 and 19. Puebla, Mexico and came undocu- classmates and pursue higher educa- “I do the best I can so they can do mented to the United States at age tion. better,” she said. 4 with her parents. Similar to the The AB 540 Dream Act allows any Not having an older sibling to many Hispanics who come to the student to be “exempt from nonresi- help her with academic questions United States, her parents wanted to dent tuition at all public universities did not stop her from succeeding ac- make a better life for themselves and and colleges in California,” accord- ademically. She believes she deserves their family. ing to the Immigrant Legal Resource a good education and job, so for her “I’m very proud of being born in Center. failing is not an option. Mexico,” she said. It was the Dream Act that helped Her parents have made many sac- Although she has lived most of Herrera transition from high school rifices to help their family and earn- her life in Costa Mesa, the Mexican to a university. ing her degree will be a way for her culture has always played a major Herrera attended Orange Coast to show them that she is grateful. role in her life. Her family raised College for three and a half years and “I tell her the difficulties we were her eating Mexican food, listening then transferred to CSUF fall 2006. faced with and motivate her to take to Mexican music and speaking the Hispanics then made up 27 percent advantage of the educational op- Spanish language. of the student body, according to the portunities she’s given,” her mother The cultural differences between fall 2006 census. said, describing how she encourages Mexico and the United States were CSUF has many different clubs Herrera. not an obstacle. and organizations to serve the grow- Herrera seemed to take her moth- Instead, the cultures would some- ing Hispanic population, including er’s advice to heart. times blend together. It is com- the Lambda Theta Alpha, a Latin Many who emigrate from Mexico mon for Hispanic children to speak sorority. feel that their cultural differences “Spanglish,” a mixture of Spanish Herrera joined the sorority during are a drawback from advancing in and English, because of their diverse her first semester and is currently the America, but Herrera encourages environment. Herrera admits that vice president. Latinos to focus on the positives sometimes people cannot help but Being part of the sorority allows about being different. Herrera em- mix both the Spanish they hear at her to relate to other Latinas with braces her culture. By Liliana Hernandez/For the Daily Titan home and the English they hear at the same goals. “It’s important to not see being Janet Herrera, a 22-year-old public relations major and the first member of her family who will graduate from a higher institution, school. “The sisters are just like me. We’re Latino as an obstacle, but as an ad- stays after class to finish up her Spanish homework. “It’s not just enough to speak and females trying to get an education vantage,” she said. Racism still lingers on campus By Kevin Manahan times higher than Latinos. many students do not report these Daily Titan Staff Writer Stokes also said that stereotypi- experiences. In addition, racist words [email protected] cal portrayals of black males in the or behaviors are sometimes so subtle media “as a threatening menace to that neither the perpetrator nor the The civil rights marches of the society” are negatively affecting the victim can tell that prejudice is tak- turbulent 1960s are long gone. Yet public’s perception of blacks, con- ing place. decades later, hanging nooses and sequently working to fuel modern “What you think is innocent informally segregated schools are racism. can build up and lead to something still a sad reality for some students, While the South has the stigma of hurtful,” Shek said. as shown in the ongoing story of being the hotbed of racial tension, There are a number of resources six black teenagers from Jena, La. Stokes said racism is not limited available on campus to advise and known as the Jena 6. to that region of the country. Even support students on the issue of “How is it that in 2007, you still more liberal parts of the country racial prejudice. The Multicultural have who have to have their own problems with preju- Leadership Center offers its Diver- ask permission to sit under a tree?” dice, although it is less blatantly ex- sity Peer Educators program, which said Julie Stokes, chair of the Afro- pressed. allows organizations or classes to Ethnic Studies Department at Cal “The rules of racial engagement request peer-run workshops on a State Fullerton. are more overtly articulated in the variety of diversity topics, including The heated events of the Jena 6 South,” Stokes said. “Here on the racism. began last December when six black West Coast, it’s more covert rac- In conjunction with the Student high school students were arrested ism.” Leadership Institute, the center also for beating up a white classmate. The Yen Ling Shek, coordinator of the runs the Educating Myself for Bet- Associated Press reported that five of Multicultural Leadership Center, ter Racial Awareness and Cultural the teens were initially charged with agreed that racism is a significant Enrichment program. EMBRACE attempted murder, although four of issue anywhere, even in ethnically- features workshops that train stu- them had their charges later dropped mixed Southern California. dent leaders to understand cultural to conspiracy and battery. Another “Just because we usually see racial diversity. defendant is awaiting arraignment, diversity, that doesn’t mean racism On an administrative level, Shek while details of the sixth teen are doesn’t take place,” Shek said. said assistant deans, as well as nearly being withheld due to the rules of Shek has spoken to many students every division of the Dean of Stu- juvenile court. about racism through her work with dents office, are available to help Yet the controversy for many ob- the Multicultural Leadership Cen- students confronted with discrimi- servers lies in the administration of ter. Among the problems students nation. justice. Prior to the beating incident, have approached her about is racial Student groups are making an ef- three white students at Jena High profiling, such as professors assum- fort to fight prejudice and other hate School allegedly hung nooses in a ing that Hispanic or Asian students crimes in the Nov. 7 Rally Against tree after a black student asked dur- automatically have trouble speaking Hate. The Association for InterCul- ing an assembly if he could sit under or understanding English. tural Awareness, a council of CSUF’s the tree, a gathering spot commonly Highlighting this observation, cultural organizations, is organizing used by the white students. The teens afro-ethnic studies Assistant Profes- this year’s rally, Shek said. In addi- held responsible for the nooses were sor Jamel Donnor said many of his tion to speakers and a clothesline suspended but did not face any legal students have experienced their share presentation of anti-hate messages consequences, although many be- of differential treatment here in Or- written on shirts, the rally will in- lieve their actions should have been ange County, and that the dispari- clude a Walk of Progress chronicling punished as a hate crime. ties are more than just coincidence. the history of hate and the way it has Stokes said this is a strong exam- Donnor said students have told him changed over time. ple of differential treatment by the stories of being stopped by police for In addition, Stokes said the Afri- justice system between blacks and no reason other than possible racial can American Resource Center will whites. Objective laws are applied profiling on the officer’s part. be holding a dialogue in April called subjectively and blacks are judged The Orange County Human Re- “Education to Incarceration: Schools more harshly, even when members lations Commission’s 2006 Hate to Prisons Pipeline,” which will ad- of both races commit similar of- Crime Report showed the number dress the problems of differential fenses. of reported hate crimes in Orange treatment for young black males as Furthermore, Stokes said Jena 6 County rose slightly from 97 in- part of its discussion. is not a unique incident, but rather stances in the previous year to 101. Although it is unrealistic for any- an ongoing phenomenon of unequal Out of those crimes, 19 were tar- one to claim that they do not hold justice for blacks across the country. geted at blacks, while crimes against any kind of prejudices, Shek said it One out of three young black men Middle Eastern citizens and Asians is important for students to take a across the country is incarcerated or increased as well. The number of stand against racism when they see under some control of the justice hate incidents, hate-motivated be- it, and realize the impact of their system, according to a report from haviors that do not qualify as crimes, actions when they discriminate un- The Sentencing Project. 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Sudoku is made possible by the people at www.dailysudoku.com 8 SPORTS October 9, 2007 Recruiting class ranked sixth in the nation Sports Opinion New baseball coaches David CarRillo inherit a crop of young Rally Monday disappoints fans talent for the 2008 season The of and were optimistic about their by Celia Castanon Anaheim had a spectacular sea- chances here in 2007. Daily Titan Staff Writer son, winning 94 games on their Sadly for the fans, this pre- [email protected] way to winning the American rally excitement would be more League West. Each home game, entertaining than most of what Cal State Fullerton’s baseball team fans poured into the stadium and happened during the actual rally. took home a victory when both Col- supported their team with pas- The English Beat performed sev- legiate Baseball and Baseball Ameri- sion, vigor and dedication. eral songs, but nobody seemed to ca announced the program’s recruit So when fans showed up Mon- know who they were or why they class in the top 10 in the nation. day to attend a playoff rally for were chosen. Baseball America ranked the team the team they proudly supported Concession stands were open, at eight, and Collegiate Baseball all year, it is only natural they ex- but as you would imagine there ranked them at six. pected to be treated with some wasn’t any discount in prices to Collegiate Baseball says that this appreciation for their year-long thank fans for their loyalty. Five year’s class has arguably the best in- commitment. dollars for a bag of peanuts is just coming talent the Titans have seen That’s why I wasn’t surprised ridiculous for a fan that dropped since 2003 when Head Coach Dave by the outpour of boos when it hundreds of dollars in concessions Serrano was in his first year as the was announced that zero players all year. Imagine what it cost for a recruiting coordinator. on the current roster were in at- frosty, thirst-quenching beer. “We are always going to strive to tendance and that they left only a One highlight of the event was bring the best into the university,” short video clip thanking fans for the Army Parachute Team para- Serrano said. “It is very intriguing showing up. chuting onto the field. Although and we target our needs that are Is that what a year’s worth of it had the feeling of an Army re- needed to succeed.” attending games, watching them cruiting commercial, seeing sol- Since 1983, CSUF has appeared on TV and buying memorabilia diers jump from a plane and land 10 times in Collegiate Baseball’s Top gets fans these days? A lousy video onto the field waving California 10 recruitment ranking and were thank you and a rally that failed and American flags was exciting No. 1 in 2000. to impress? to see. LSU took the number one spot The rally was free for fans, but The whole event was hosted by this year followed by Florida State, not really. Not when you consider Angels broadcasters Rex Hudler Oregon State, Notre Dame and that fans have paid countless dol- and , who did their UCLA. lars all season supporting the team best to pump up fans. They even The Titans have 17 new players that they love. When it comes tried to make up for the lack of joining the program this season. down to it, I was disappointed by current roster players by bringing Included are nine junior college the lack of appreciation by Angel in Angel alumni and fan favorites transfers, one Division I transfer and management to Angel fans. Tim Salmon, Chuck Finley, Jim seven freshmen. And that’s coming from some- Abbott and Bobby Grich. Among the incoming freshmen one who bleeds Dodger blue, not Fans wanted to see their 2007 is 18-year-old right-handed pitcher Angel red. favorites, but getting to see the Daniel Renken, from Orange Lu- By karl thunman/daily titan photo editor The stadium gates opened at former players was a bit of a con- theran High School in Cypress. Corey Jones (1) was one impact freshman of the ‘07 baseball class. CSUF coaches are anxious to see what this year’s class can do. 5 p.m., but fans adorned in An- solation. They didn’t really say “It’s pretty cool and very hum- gel red were outside the stadium anything of value or provide any bling ... and the adjustment was not will bring many victories to the uni- draft pick for the expectations, especially for the fresh- soaking in the pre-playoff excite- additional entertainment, but the that bad,” Renken said. “I have been versity. and Brown, from Diamond Bar man class. Everyone is nice and we’re ment much earlier. The parking fact that they showed up at all was ready for this for a while and I hope “Recruiting classes are judged by High School, was taken in the 12th all getting along while learning dis- lot was filled with people sitting a nice gesture. we get to Omaha again.” people ... and we are very proud of round by the Oakland A’s. cipline.” outside their cars drinking beers, The night ended with fireworks As a freshman, Renken knew he the previous coaching staff,” Serrano “Gary is a very exciting player ... Official practice is already under anticipating the excitement ahead. and as I watched them blow up in would have to work hard for a spot said. “The proof will show at the end his ability is going to bring a lot to way, with scrimmages on select days Rally monkeys hung abundantly the night sky, I couldn’t help but on the team. of the season.” this team,” Serrano said. “He is very this week and next week. from many peoples shoulders. see it as foreshadowing the up- “We are all equal,” he said. Freshmen Christian Colon and energetic and I’m very anxious to see CSUF finished last season in the Fans young and old had their face coming playoffs. The Angels rose, During the coaching change, Ser- Gary Brown headline this year’s this team grow.” top 10 in nearly ever poll with a re- painted to show their dedication. they’ll explode and then they’ll rano said he commended the players class. They both turned down profes- Nineteen-year-old Brown said he cord of 38-25. UC Irvine, Serrano’s Angel fans were ready for an disappear until next year. as they stuck together. A new system sional contracts in the major leagues felt the same way. team last season, is in the top five in Angel rally and a successful Angel Then again I bleed Dodger is now in place for CSUF baseball to join the Titans. Colon, from Can- “I’m looking forward to a good most polls and finished with a record playoff. They won it all in 2002 blue, not Angel red. and he said he hopes the program yon High School, was a 10th-round year,” Brown said. “There is high of 47-17.