California State University, Fullerton AILY ITAN Tuesday, October 25, 2005D www.dailytitan.comT Volume 81, Issue 31 Inside This Issue Election focuses on 8 propositions Matters of abortion, is scheduled for that Tuesday. Californiansʼ signatures qualified siology major. “Either the teen will Coalition of Teachers and School Sports The propositions can affect this proposition; it is intended to go to their parents for support or Board Members for Quality funds, education up everyone in some aspect. Hereʼs a create support for young girls who they wonʼt; it canʼt be forced.” Teaching and Learning is against it. short explanation of each. receive abortions without parental Proposition 74: Public School Their view is that it doesnʼt focus Table sharks for votes statewide Proposition 73: Waiting Period notice. On the other hand, it could Teachers, Waiting Period for on public schools actual problems, and Parental Notification Before create more problems for teens that Permanent Status. This proposition and overall it punishes teachers. By DANIKA HART Proposition 75: chalk it up Daily Titan Staff Termination of Minorʼs Pregnancy. canʼt rely on their parentsʼ support changes the two-year probationary Public Employee This states that minors wonʼt be and therefore receive illegal abor- period for public school teachers Union Dues, Restrictions on able to legally receive an abortion, tions. to five years. It also states that per- Political Contributions, Employee On Nov. 8, Cal State Fullerton unless itʼs a medical emergency, “It would seem like a good idea manent teachers who receive two Consent Requirement. If passed, students have the opportunity to until their parents or guardians have to get parents involved with abor- consecutive unsatisfactory perfor- Proposition 75 would make it ille- change the way the state govern- been notified. tions … but I donʼt really know if mance evaluations can be let go. gal to use personal public employee ment works. The California state- According to the voter informa- itʼs something the government can Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger wide election for eight propositions tion guide, more than 1 million regulate,” said Sara Ludwig, kine- is behind this proposition, but the BALLOT 4 Prop. 77 would Sunday night heat redraw districts comes “gerrymandering” – a Opponents argue that manipulative process by which inititative wonʼt solve politicians from both sides of the aisle draw district lines that ensure Billiards event at problem of ʻsafe seatsʼ “safe seats.” Gerrymandering generally ben- TSU Underground By AARON BONK Daily Titan Staff efits incumbents, both Democrat brings out CSUF’s and Republican, by shielding pool enthusiasts them from any type of competi- Proposition 77, scheduled to tive election. By carving out cre- 6 appear on Californiaʼs special ative, political niche borders, pol- election ballot Nov. 8, is arguably iticians are better able to ensure a the least noted on the ticket. The win. Though the state constitution initiative, which aims to amend does not allow for cities to be Faculty Focus the stateʼs process of dividing broken apart, crafty border draw- legislative voting districts, is no ing techniques often accomplish match for the controversial, high- this same task. By drawing dis- er profile propositions like those trict lines around a city or simply dealing with abortion, school taking a sliver of a county, politi- funding and tenure for public cians are better able to steer clear school teachers. of neighborhoods and towns that If passed, might otherwise Proposition 77 will “ vote in opposi- JAMIE FLANAGAN/Daily Titan amend Californiaʼs The politicians tion. Proponents constitutional pro- could just end up of the proposi- Lead singer Steve Bays and drummer Paul Hawley of Hot Hot Heat perform at the Long Beach Convention cess of drawing picking ... another tion argue this Center where they opened for Weezer and the Foo Fighters on Sunday night. ROTC recruiter, the stateʼs senate, eliminates any assembly, congres- degree of bureau- form of competi- Fullerton grad says sional and board cracy that doesn’t tion. he’s always wanted of equalization make sense ... O p p o n e n t s to be in military district boundar- Dennis Kuntz contend that, Two colleges lack Board of ies. Cal State Fullerton student while the cur- 2 Now, Calif- rent redistricting orniaʼs political ” process needs districts, each of improvement, Directors candidates for ASI which is represented by both fed- Proposition 77 is not the answer. News eral and state legislators, have Dennis Kuntz, president of Cal The ASI Board of Directors ly involved in their major,” said their boundaries redrawn just after State Fullertonʼs Left Bank orga- College of the Arts, seats two representatives from Jamie Nangpi, ASI elections com- ASI Board of the federal census every 10 years. nization, said while the stateʼs College of Education each college who share decision- missioner. Directors candidates Once designated, the boundaries current redistricting system is by making power for establishing a Nangpi has been working with are sent for approval by the gover- no means perfect, leaving bound- have seats still open budget and deciding university- the deans of the various colleg- stump for votes in nor and then implemented. ary drawing up to unknown, per- wide policies. Without represen- es, as well as various Inter-Club By PHILIP FULLER If passed, the stateʼs present haps partisan judges could make tatives on the Board of Directors, Councils and the Titan Tusk Force upcoming election Daily Titan Staff district drawing method, one in matters worse. some colleges may be left out of marketing team to raise awareness 3 which legislators draw the lines, “The politicians could just the universityʼs decision-making of the empty board seats and to will be scrapped in favor of a end up picking who will be on Associated Students, Inc. elec- process. inspire interest in serving on the three-panel team of non-partisan the panel,” the political science tions are looming just beyond the It may seem like history repeat- board. Surf Report retired judges. Once the boundar- major said. “Another degree of horizon at Cal State Fullerton. ing. This semester, both the College “I know that art majors have ies are determined, the district bureaucracy just doesnʼt make Set to take place Nov. 2 and 3, of Education and the College of mandatory classes for their major Huntington lines will be put up to a statewide any sense.” the College of the Arts and the the Arts have empty slots on the during the times of board meet- vote for approval. Steve Poizner, campaign chair- College of Education still donʼt board of directors. ings,” Nangpi said. 3-5 ft. waist- to Proposition 77 supporters say have a candidate running for the “I think itʼs hard to reach these head-high with the current process all but wel- PROP 77 4 ASI Board of Directors. students because they are real- VOTING 3 occasional 6 ft. and fair-good conditions. Hittin’ with style Police focus on safe partying Halloween weekend, but they are make sure you tell someone where San Clemente Halloween revelries advised to do it smartly and be youʼre going, and keep extra 3-4 ft. waist- to prompt programs to cautious. change with you incase you need shoulder-high and “They need to make sure they to a take a taxi home, and donʼt fair conditions. prevent tragedies are aware of their surroundings,” make yourself an easy target.” said Iris E. Cortes-Valle, a uni- University Police will be team- Compiled from www.surfline.com By VICTORIA LURYE For the Daily Titan versity police officer for the past ing up with the Fullerton Police six years. Department to make sure frater- Students are expected to drink nity parties donʼt get out of hand. Weather With Halloween approaching, heavily this weekend as well. “The office of traffic and safe- there are different measures stu- “Students need to be respon- ty issued a grant to Cal State Today dents can take to stay safe but still sible for their own safety and Fullerton for a designated driver AM Clouds/PM Sun have fun. should not let anyone talk them program in collaboration with the Many Cal State Fullerton into doing what they donʼt want to 64º/53º students will be partying this do,” Cortes-Valle said. “Always HALLOWEEN 4

Wednesday AM Clouds/PM Sun Cutting a rug for cancer charity 69º/54º Williams Sextet; the Swingsations; to the City of Hope National Medical 24-hour dance-a-thon and the Hollywood Combo. Center and Beckman Research Thursday intends to raise funds Ten disc jockeys have also agreed Institute in Duarte. to donate their time to provide music “We chose the City of Hope after Partly Cloudy for research institute for the fundraiser. looking at lots of options. They “The Boys and Girls Club of were the ones who worked with us,” 72º/55º By STEPHANIE PARK Daily Titan Staff Irvine has generously donated their Marvin said. “Theyʼre a local major gym for the event,” said Shesha cancer research facility.” Friday Marvin, founder of the O.C. Swing Though the event is billed as a Partly Cloudy Live bands and free dance les- Dance Club. “Other places were fundraiser, participating groups are 73º/53º sons hope to bring dancers onto the going to charge $500 to rent their looking forward to the dancing as dance floor to raise money for can- dance floor space.” well. cer research at the 24-Hour Cancer Marvin, a Cal State Fullerton “We have a couple of spots open Saturday Dance-A-Thon on Nov. 5 and 6. alumnus, calls the event his “brain- for anyone who is willing to dance, JAMIE FLANAGAN/Daily Titan Sunny Performers for the event include child.” have fun and bring in some dona- Freshman Katy Vu plays badminton outside the library Wednesday Hal Smith from Halʼs Angels; After some research and a lit- tions for a great cause,” said Shirley 73º/54º during the American Language Program’s weekly Fun Lunch. Jonathan Stout of the Campus 5; tle hunting, Marvin said he would Compiled from The Weather Channel 2,000 Lbs. of Blues; the Chris donate the funds raised at the event DANCE 2 2 Tuesday, October 25, 2005 www.dailytitan.com [email protected] • (714) 278-4415 Milling about Calendar News OCT. 25, 2005 Today thru Oct. 31: The annu- IN RIEF al haunting of the Queen Mary is B back. The Halloween Terror Fest goes through the weekends, from 7 World p.m. until midnight. Tickets range from $16 to $30. For more infor- Journalistsʼ hotel in Baghdad attacked mation, call (562) 435-3511, or contact the TSU Information and BAGHDAD, Iraq – Suicide bombers including one in a cement truck Services for possible discounts. packed with explosives launched a dramatic attack Monday against the Palestine Hotel, where many foreign journalists are based, sending up a Today thru Nov. 29: Faculty, cloud of smoke and debris over central Baghdad. American troops and staff, students and friends will journalists escaped without serious injury, but at least a half-dozen pass- bowl for eight weeks every ers-by were killed. Tuesday to win cash prizes in The attack triggered confusion and panic throughout the hotel, and sent the Titan Pride League. E-mail cars swerving wildly on a roundabout to escape the blasts. Inside the 19- [email protected] to reserve story hotel the force of the blasts shattered glass, tore pictures off walls a spot or call (714) 278-2144. and brought down light fixtures and ceilings. Today thru Saturday: JAMIE FLANAGAN/Daily Titan “Orphan Muses” is playing at Nation A group gets in some work-out time last week at the Fitness Lab in the Kinesiology Building. the Grand Central Theater on 125 N. Broadway in Santa Ana. For dates, times and ticket prices, call Civil rights pioneer Rosa Parks dies (714) 278-3371. A: Every time we commis- DETROIT – Rosa Lee Parks, whose refusal to give up her bus seat Q: Education: sion cadets – that means when Today thru Nov. 4: An exhibi- to a white man was an inspiration to the modern civil rights movement, Faculty A: [In]1989-1996, [I] attended they graduate and fulfill the Army tion of student artwork will be on died Monday. She was 92. Parks died at her home of natural causes, said Cal State Fullerton and received a ROTC curriculum and become display for the TSU Student Art Karen Morgan, a spokeswoman for U.S. Rep. John Conyers, D-Mich. Bachelor of Arts Degree in history Army officers in front of their FOCUS Show. Titans can find these exhib- with a minor in geography. loved ones – itʼs a memorable its at the TSU Center, Atrium and moment. Bush wonʼt release all Miersʼ records Plaza galleries. For more informa- Robert Medina works Q: How did you get into the tion, call (714) 278-3085 WASHINGTON – Risking a possible clash with the Senate, President as ROTC recruiting military? Q: What do you like about . Bush insisted Monday that he will not turn over documents detailing the A: Iʼve always wanted to be in the your job? private advice that Supreme Court nominee Harriet Miers has given him officer, instructor military. As a Filipino-American, I A: I like the fact that I am help- Wednesday: Take a guided while serving in the White House. grew up holding the United States ing people. Iʼm helping identify tour through various haunted With Miersʼ nomination facing continued opposition from conserva- By LISAJOYCE VERGARA digs in Fullerton. Explore the Daily Titan Staff military in high esteem. We have quality men and women to serve tives, Bush sidestepped a question of whether the White House was rich military heritage alongside our because we are a recruiting orga- Plummer Auditorium, the base- working on a contingency plan for her withdrawal. At the same time, American brothers, and I always nization – but we are selective. We ment hallways of the Fullerton he was emphatic about not turning over papers relating to the “decision- Q: What is your position wanted to serve in the military. have to look for the right type of Police Department and other scary making process, what her recommendations were.” here? The Army ROTC was a good fit person because they will be placed haunts. The cost is $12. For more A: I serve as a recruiting opera- for me. in positions of great responsibility information, call the Fullerton Successor chosen for Fed chief tions officer and assistant profes- under real-life conditions that can Museum Center at (714) 738- sor of military science. Q: If you werenʼt in this pro- be stressful. 6545. WASHINGTON – Ben Bernanke, a plain-speaking former economics fession, what do you see yourself professor, was chosen Monday by President Bush to be the next chair- Q: How long have you been a doing? Q: Three wishes, what would Thursday: ASI, along with man of the Federal Reserve, the most influential economic policy job in faculty member here? A: During college, I did work they be: Intramural Sports, is sponsoring a the world. A: Eleven months. I reported as a substitute teacher. I enjoy A: My first wish is that we will 5K Ghost Run/Walk at the intra- If approved by the Senate, Bernanke would succeed Alan Greenspan, here last November. teaching and working with young win the war on global terrorism, mural fields. Cost is $10. For more who has spent 18 years at the helm and is expected to step down Jan. 31. people. If I werenʼt in the military, which I believe we will in due information, call (714) 278-5869. Bush called Greenspan a “legend,” and Bernanke promised to continue Q: Where were you born? I would do what Iʼm doing now, time. Second, we can continue to the chairmanʼs policies. A: I was born in the Philippines which is counseling and teaching make the ROTC program grow. Friday: Ground breaking for in the outskirts of Manila and I people. Lastly, safety for all our comrades the Steven G. Mihaylo Hall will Wilma kills 6 in Fla.; knocks out power immigrated here in 1981. We first in arms out there fighting on the take place at 3:30 p.m. For more lived in Orange County and moved Q: Memorable moments at front lines that they return home information, call (714) 278-4869. FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Hurricane Wilma passed over Florida around. CSUF so far? safely. with winds up to 125 mph Monday, shattering windows in skyscrap- Friday thru Sunday: ers, peeling away roofs and knocking out power to 6 million people. A “Anything Goes” is playing in the month remains in the busiest Atlantic storm season on record. At least six organized and motivated to raise “The swing dance communi- Little Theater of the Performing deaths were blamed on the hurricane in Florida, bringing the toll from the DANCE money, making sure theyʼre avail- ty jumped on it and set up teams Arts Building. For more informa- stormʼs march through the tropics to 25. from page 1 able so my team has someone danc- without me really doing anything,” tion, call (714) 278-3371. ing all the time,” said James Bianco, Marvin said. Heideman, the team leader of Swing an event team leader. Most of the people dancing have Friday thru Sunday: The Local du Cure, one of the groups partici- “Currently, I have nine people a personal connection with cancer Arboretum is hosting “Haunted pating in the fundraiser. totally signed up and five more and the survivors. Gardens,” family friendly Roads ruined by rains to be repaired The dancers are organized in whoʼll sign up closer to dance time,” “My dad was diagnosed with leu- Halloween themed tours through teams of 15 to 29 members, with at he said. kemia when I was a child; he died the Fullerton Arboretum at night. For prices and times, call (714) RIVERSIDE – Crews will soon begin repair work on flood-damaged least one team leader. One dancer The dance-a-thonʼs sponsors this year. My uncle died of lung roads in Riverside County now that federal officials have agreed to from each team must be dancing at include: Camp Hollywood, Camp cancer this year and my grandfa- release $11.5 million in disaster-relief funds after a paperwork mix-up. all times throughout the event. Team Jitterbug, Rhythmic Arts Festival, ther died of bladder cancer,” Bianco All events are free and on cam- The Federal Emergency Management Agency told county officials leaders are in charge of organizing Lindy on the Rocks, Balboa said. “If anything can be done so pus unless otherwise indicated. To Friday that it would help cover the cost of damages caused by Februaryʼs their team and planning exactly who Rendezvous, Idance.net, Orange that other families donʼt have to go have a specific entry added to the floods, said Mary Moreland, deputy director of the countyʼs office of will dance and when. County Lindy Exchange and the through what my family has this calendar section, please send an e- emergency services. “Mostly Iʼve been getting people OC Swing Dance Club. year, I want to be a part of it.” mail to [email protected]. Reports compiled from The Associated Press DAILY TITAN EDITORIAL Executive Editor Nicole M. 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Copyright ©2005 Daily Titan Daily Titan Tuesday, October 25, 2005 3 [email protected] • (714) 278-4415 works full time for the Compton VOTING Unified School District, in addi- Board of directors candidates from page 1 tion to serving on the board. “Abe Kya has been kind enough Business and Economics Engineering and Natural Sciences Many of the theater and dance to give his heart and time,” said students start classes at 8 a.m., Nancee Wright, assistant dean of Azariah Onyeka Computer Science and Mathematics leave the rehearsals for their 13- student affairs. “Abe Kya is the Senior; business Nicu Ahmadi Stephanie Sprowl plus major public productions exception.... weʼre very lucky to administration major, Hopes to address Junior; involved as near midnight, five to seven days have had him, but itʼs going to with emphasis in issues such as hav- senior student assis- a week, and work half-time or full- be very difficult to get other stu- accounting; board ing the second floor tant for the library time jobs somewhere in between, dents.” member of the CSUF for ROTC, losing administration office, said Jim Volz, professor for the Wright said this is true of most Accounting Society; the only study room University Honors College of the Arts. of the students. also tutors other busi- in the Engineering Society, and the “This may be “They are ness students. Building and having it chemistry and bio- one of the con- “It’s not that they unable to take as a conference room. chemistry club. cerns, but we have time out of their plenty of talented don’t care about day to come Mohammad Ahmad the College of Sophomore; inter- Zehra Syed leaders in the arts here to attend national business Running for re-elec- at CSUF, and I Education, it’s just meetings and be and political science Humanities and tion; has served on think ASI and that their priori- representative major; treasurer of the Social Sciences finance committee, the college most ties are set ... of the students scholarship commit- likely just need to because theyʼre Lambda Chi Alpha Scott Behen Nancy Wright tee, university affairs do a better job of busy with their fraternity; treasurer Sophomore; history Assitant dean committee, academic recruiting quality career,” Wright for the Inter-Fraternity major; running for College of Education senate, and others; student leaders,” said. ”Itʼs not that Council; delegate on re-election; involved served one year as he said. ” they donʼt care the Resident Student in Phi Alpha Theta, vice chair, and chair The College of Education has about the College of Education, Association. the National History of the ASI Board of its own problems attracting can- itʼs just that their priorities are set, Honor Society, the Chris Sullivan Directors. didates to serve on the board of and this makes it difficult to get (write-in) History Student directors. The college does not student representation.” Junior; business major, Association. offer an undergraduate degree, so Students wanting to enter them- concentrating in mar- Human Development and most of its students are working selves as write-in candidates may keting; served on the Paul Perez full time and attend morning or contact the ASI elections commis- board for the College Comparative religion Community Service night classes. sioner at asielections@fullerton. of Business and major; experience as Abe Kya, the current represen- edu. Write-in candidates must Economics as a mem- Comparative Religion Michael Deleon tative of the College of Education, include their name, student ID ber of the scholarship Student Association Hopes to make ASI was the only candidate to run in number, phone number, and the committee; member Pi vice president; the a more visible body, the spring for the college. He college they wish to represent. Kappa Phi. comparative religion capable of lifting representative to the Titan spirit to a new Humanities and Social level. Sciences Inter-Club Communications Council. Paul Rumberger Javier Gamboa Sophomore; human Political science Vanessa Lee communication stud- major; running Junior; involved in the ies major who plans for re-election; Comparative Religion to minor in business involved in Lobby Student Association; administration; cur- Corps Committee, Intervarsity; Student rently serves on ASI; California State Health Profession University Affairs Student Association, Association. Committee member; CSU Health Services Inter-Club Council as Advisory, and a member-at-large. AmeriCorps. Jill Hanna Kyle Rush Nicole Dabbs (write-in) Junior; political No statement Junior; speech com- science major; del- munication major; has egate for the Resident worked as a new-stu- Student Association; dent-orientation lead- resident advisor; er; Titan Ambassador; active in Titan Camp, athletic committee Academic Student member of the Titan Life and Academic Tusk Force. Standards. 4 Tuesday, October 25, 2005 www.dailytitan.com [email protected] • (714) 278-4415 have to be approved by voters. BALLOT Currently the Legislature draws from page 1 the boundaries and then they are Exercising the right to vote approved by Gov. Schwarzenegger. union dues for political contribu- Proposition 78: Discounts on Amends California Constitution, defining and prohibiting abortion for an un-emancipated minor until 48 hours after physician tions without a personʼs consent. Prescription Drugs. It would cre- Proposition 73 notifies the minor’s parent or guardian, except in a medical emergency or with a parental waiver. Mandates reporting require- One argument for Proposition 75 ate a new state drug discount pro- ments. Authorizes monetary damages against physicians for violation. is that it protects employee union gram to reduce the costs that people members from being forced to give would pay for prescription drugs at Proposition 74 Increases probationary period for public school teachers from two to five years. Modifies the process by which school boards up portions of their pay for political pharmacies. can dismiss a teaching employee who receives two consecutive unsatisfactory performance evaluations. reasons. An argument against the It would take effect immediately, proposition is that it was created providing discounts for seniors and Prohibits using public employee union dues for political contributions without individual employees’ prior consent. Excludes by corporations who disapprove low-income Californians. Proposition 75 contributions benefiting charities or employees. Requires unions to maintain and, upon request, report member political of unions, and in fact, no public Proposition 78 provides small- contributions to Fair Political Practices Commission. employee can technically be forced er discounts to fewer people. The to be a member of a union. lower prices cannot be guaranteed; Limits state spending to prior year’s level plus three previous years’ average revenue growth. Changes minimum school Proposition 76: State Spending the drug companies have to be Proposition 76 funding requirements (Proposition 98). Permits governor, under specified circumstances, to reduce budget appropriations of and School Funding Limits. This willing participants, and the drug governor’s choosing. limits the state spending to the companies that do offer discounts same level as the previous year and are free to stop their discounts at Proposition 77 Amends state Constitution’s process for redistricting California’s Senate, Assembly, Congressional and Board of Equalization changes the state school funding any time. districts. Requires three-member panel of retired judges selected by legislative leaders. requirements. Proposition 79: Prescription Yes on Proposition 76 means Drug Discounts, State-Negotiated Proposition 78 Establishes discount prescription drug program for certain low- and moderate-income Californians. Authorizes Department of a more controlled state spending Rebates. Health Services to contract with participating pharmacies for discounts and with participating drug manufacturers for rebates. budget and cutting school funding It would provide affordable pre- by $4 billion. No on Proposition scription drugs to about 8 million Proposition 79 Provides drug discounts to Californians with qualifying incomes. Funded by state-negotiated drug manufacturer rebates. 76 means California wonʼt adopt a Californians using the purchas- Prohibits Medical contracts with manufacturers not providing Medicaid best price. new spending limit. ing power of the state to leverage “Anything that would get us out enforceable discounts from pre- of this debt would be a good thing, scription drug companies, accord- Subjects electric service providers to regulation by California Public Utilities Commission. Restricts electricity customers’ abil- but at the same time itʼs kind of ing to the Vote Yes for Proposition Proposition 80 ity to switch from private utilities to other providers. Requires all retail electric sellers to increase renewable energy resource scary to give all of the mone- 79 website. procurement by 2010. tary power over to the governor,” It gives middle and low-income said Nicole Berberian, a business Californians larger discounts; it major. holds drug companies accountable tially cost taxpayers millions to proposition enables the regula- blackouts and a more stable elec- from the Official Voter Information Proposition 77: Redistricting. for providing discounts. administer this government pro- tion of electric service providers tricity system. No on 80 could Guide. More detailed information This proposition means that retired If Proposition 79 is passed, it gram. by the California Public Utilities result in the limit of green energy on the upcoming propositions can judges would determine the bound- isnʼt known how long it will take to Proposition 80: Electric Service Commission. from solar resources. be found at www.voterguide.ss.ca. aries for districts, which would go into effect, and it could poten- Providers, Regulation. This Yes on 80 could result in fewer Information for this article came gov. PROP 77 from page 1 man for Yes on Proposition 77, said that the current redistricting system is “rigged” and that it presents a clear conflict of inter- est when politicians are able to draw their own districts. Poizner said that this allows politicians to choose their voters and not the other way around. According to a report by the Rose Institute, a think tank at Claremont McKenna College that has analyzed redistricting for 30 years, Proposition 77 will enlarge the number of competitive con- gressional and legislative districts in California. CSUF political science major and vice president of the College Democrats Club, Javier Gamboa, said that Proposition 77 meets his approval, but he takes issue with the three-judge panel. “I think there should be more judges or they should be voted in by the people,” Gamboa said. “I think it would be more represen- tative and less partisan though, than what we have now.” The proposition will cost tax- payers a one-time $1.5 million fee, and county costs will hover in the $1 million range. HALLOWEEN from page 1

Health Center and Peer Health Educators for all the Halloween parties on Friday, Oct. 28,” said Deanna Merino, coordinator for Greek Life. “This is the first year that Cal State Fullerton has implemented this program, it was designed to provide responsibility and safety among students and other peer groups.” The first phase will be focused on the Greek Community. The Health Center purchased 1,000 red bracelets that have the words “Designated Driver” on them. “There will be free sodas and snacks given to all designated drivers that evening,” Merino said. Three designated drivers will be on the road to drive students in the Fullerton area to their homes. “Fullerton Police will be put- ting ʻDDʼ on the cars of the desig- nated drivers,” Merino said. “This grant will provide resources for a safe night, and if you are of age, you can go drink. Just donʼt drink in excess.” Merino hopes students will learn from this program. “Every year is different, and even though last year was quiet, you never know what can hap- pen if students drink and drive,” said Mira Ladva, a supervisor of the emergency room at St. Jude Medical Center in Fullerton. Hospitals will be busy this Halloween weekend with kids coming in because they had too much candy, Ladva said. “We have been fortunate to not have any students coming in with problems, but you never know what can happen if students arenʼt safe, said Sally Ordorica, a super- visor of the emergency room at the hospital. “Itʼs a quiet night; we want to keep that way,” Ladva said. 6 Tuesday, October 25, 2005 www.dailytitan.com [email protected] • (714) 278-3149 No sense dodging this one Eye for the Extreme E x t r e m e sports have got- ten a little less extreme and a lot more com- mercial in the past few years. What used to be hobbies Marissa Weltmer – motocross, Daily Titan surfing, and Staff Writer even dodgeball – have now become extreme sports people are watching and advertisers are mak- ing money off of. The X-games are one of the most watched sporting events, with big prize money and corpo- rate sponsors that line the sides of vert ramps and skateboards. There is even a television show on the Game Show Network that is all about extreme dodgeball. It is in the middle of its third season and pits D-list celebrities against one another with the likes of an ex-youth pastor and a surf- ing flight attendant. What could be better than that? The rules of extreme dodgeball JOSHUA SCHEIDE/For the Daily Titan are prety simple: Joseph Chen sights down his cue stick before making his shot during the first round of the CSUF Billiards Tournament Friday afternoon in the Titan Student Union. 1) Teams play to the best of three games, and the game is over when all five players from one team have been eliminated by the other team. Titans right on cue 2) All the original dodgeball rules are used, but the difference Billiards is a pastime, a competition, a passion for some students. is in the number of balls used. In the first game, two dodgeballs are By VALERIE SWAYNE used. In game two, one big dodge- Daily Titan Staff ball and two small ones are used. Thwack! A white cue ball ricocheted off a set of between practicing at the pool tables of his on-campus In game three, two dodgeballs brightly-colored, graphite ones. dorm and fraternity house Sigma Phi Epsilon. are used and each team has what Slamming together with a resounding clang, they Marly said that thereʼs more to pool than honed is called a “Dead Man Walking.” scattered across felt-covered oak tables. skills or pure luck. If the DMW is eliminated in any Dim, overhead florescent lamps illuminated the “A lot of the game involves emotion. Iʼve seen a way, that team loses the match. heads of several Cal State Fullerton students gath- lot of good players lose if they have a bad day,” Marly “The game is very simple to ered in the Titan Student Union said. “If you think youʼre doing understand and that is part of Underground for the 9-Ball Billiards “ well, you can get overconfident and the appeal of this show,” said Tournament last Friday afternoon. Pool is completely that can affect the way you play.” Dan Baber of the Game Show Billiards, commonly known as about the set-up. Despite the overall serious mood, Network. pool, is a game of precision and con- moments of anxiety were eased by The other appeal is the great list centration. It looks a lot lighthearted joking. of celebrities who make appear- Nine-ball is played as a race to win simpler than it Players tuned out intrusions from ances. Six teams are currently five games out of single elimination really is. the loungeʼs big screen TV and playing in the showʼs third sea- matches. the musical drone of videogame son. “Nine-Ball is completely based John Urban machines behind them to focus on The team from Los Angeles, on luck,” said John Urban, a music Fullerton Student the game action. known as the L.A. Armed major who started playing at the age Hunched over at the waist, their Response, won it all in season of 3. ” bodies tensed in anticipation of the two, but has yet to win a match Recognizing that there is a strategy to the game, he outcome of the shot. with a record of 0-2 this season. calls four shots in advance. “You have to have an understanding of how the Their team captain is none other “Pool is completely about the set-up. It looks a lot cue ball is going to react. For the shooter, you have than Mario Lopez. Remember him simpler than it really is,” Urban said. to know where the ball is going to go,” said Justin as Slater from Saved by the Bell? Each player had his own style ranging from wild, Chang, a business major and seasoned pool player. “It is so funny to see Slater jerky flailing to calm, methodical movements. Some “You have to connect the shots, one ball to the next.” throw a dodgeball,” said Jonathan sported black shoulder-strap cases with customized Although he did not participate in the tournament Greenstein, an avid fan of extreme equipment, wielding their cue sticks like the light- himself, he spent time in a casual game with a late- dodgeball. sabers of Jedi Knights from “Star Wars.” comer who was unable to compete, providing helpful The Detroit Spoilers have also Others newer to the game drifted in unarmed, up playing tips. not won any matches this season. for a challenge and determined to win. “If they had more tournaments, I would be down Their team captain is beach vol- “For really good players, thereʼs less emphasis here playing more,” Marley said. leyball player and Olympic Gold on the current shot and more on the next few,” said Chris Fangre, a guy with the reputation of being JOSHUA SCHEIDE/For the Daily Titan Medalist Kerri Walsh. Zachary Marly, also a music major. “You have to an amazing player, won the tournamentʼs first prize Stephen Luu, 24, a Communications major, watches the cue ball The Philadelphia Benjamins think three balls ahead.” of a two-piece cue and carrying case retail priced at glide toward its target during the first round of competition. have won just one match and lost An avid player since the age of 12, he alternates over $100. two for total winnings of $5,000. Their team captain is Jeremiah Trotter, Philadelphia Eaglesʼ All- Pro Linebacker. The Denver Hurlers, captained World Series has Fullerton flavor by professional snowboarder Tara and Texas and, like the Astros, is both Fullerton and his respective Dakides, have also won a single Former Titans Lamb making his first trip to the World major league team. match and have amassed $5,000 and Rowand face off Series. A career .274-hitter, Lamb Chicagoʼs centerfielder, Rowand in winnings this season. posted a .236 batting average with played for the Titans from 1996- The Chicago Hitmen (2-0) have for baseballʼs crown 12 home runs and 53 RBI in the 98 where he hit a career .345 with won $10,000 so far. Their team 2005 campaign as a utility player 23 home runs and 121 RBI before captain is Hal Sparks, an actor Fullerton Media Relations and first baseman. In three sea- becoming the White Soxʼ “sand- and comedian most recognized for sons with Fullerton, Lamb was a wich pick” between the first and his commentary on VH1, and as Houstonʼs Mike Lamb and career .337 hitter tallying 15 HR second rounds of the 1998 Major Michael in Queer as Folk. Chicagoʼs Aaron Rowand were and 108 RBI. A jack-of-all-trades, League Baseball draft. Rowand was “Hal Sparks is great on the VH1 Titan teammates in 1996 and 1997 Lamb was a third baseman/utility a 1998 All-Big West selection as a stuff but he is even better on this and will become only the second player in 1995-96 before becoming rightfielder for the Titans, where he show,” said Bryan McCannlly, a and third Titans to ever play in a the Titansʼ every-day catcher for the led the conference in doubles (27) fan of the show since season one. World Series game. 1997 season. Lamb was a member while leading the team in home runs Last, but certainly not least, is Lamb, a Titan from 1995-97, has of the 1995 National championship (16) and RBI (72). Rowand hit .270 the New York Bling, which also spent portions of six seasons in baseball team and could become the for the Sox this season, blasting 13 has a 2-0 record and $10,000 in the big leagues with both Houston first Titan to win a World Series for home runs and collecting 69 RBI. total winnings. Their team cap- tain is professional boxer Mia St. John. The play-by-play announcer, comedian Bill Dwyer, provides hilarious commentary throughout the show. The official extreme dodgeball mascot is a giant red ball called “Dodgy.” Some extreme sports may not be that extreme anymore, but at least they are funny. The GSN airs Extreme Dodgeball every Tuesday at 10 p.m. et/pt.

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