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Vo l u m e 73, I s s u e 44 wednesday N ove m b e r 28, 2001 Marketing department prepares for fundrais- nEVENTS: With the scholars, theater and dance department In order to ensure the legacy of the a table of 10. intensive.” Front & Center is the nation’s largest students and the Bright Environment program, Front & Center established an Tables for table sponsors are $5,000. The department solicits donations success of years past, higher education annual gala and an Biology Scholar Endowment Fund. endowment in the name of the Orange Individual tickets are also available for an entire year, from businesses and event most appreciated for its enter- “The event has helped to increase the County Person of the Year. ranging from $500 to $25,00. More organizations within Orange and Los the benefits plan to tainment. It’s an event created as a number of presidential scholars from 45 The event, which began in 1996, than 6,000 attendees are expected to Angeles counties. Last year’s Bid of scholarship fundraiser for CSUF. The to 104 scholars,” said Milton Gordon, will recognize Henry Nicholas, CEO of attend this year’s event. Excitement, sponsored by vendors such entertain and entice highlight of the event is a performance University President. “It is also the Broadcom Inc. as the Orange County “Every year brings in new support- as American Express and Pepsi, earned party-goers with prizes by the award-winning College of the event that gives us the most visibility in Person of the Year. ers, and it has been the greatest event more than $1 million dollars. Arts Theater and Dance Department. the Orange County community.” The black-tie event will begin at 5 for the university,” Gordon said. Proceeds from the event will be By Amy Adams As a musical tribute to Bob Newhart, The President’s Scholars Program p.m., Feb. 2 at the Arrowhead Pond allocated to restricted projects and pro- Daily Titan Staff Writer 20 CSUF students will present an eve- is designed to recognize academical- of Anaheim. The doors will open and BID OF EXCITEMENT grams. ning of song and dance. A special guest ly accomplished students from high guests will be greeted with champagne. The event begins at 5 p.m. in the It’s all in the planning. appearance by celebrity Christopher schools in Southern California. At 6 p.m., guests will be escorted to Bid of Excitement is the world’s Titan Gym. The silent auction opens Thanks to the marketing department Reeve, who will give a 20-minute Contributions are made to create well-lit tables over the ice. largest annual university auction and the evening, primarily featuring travel- at Cal State Fullerton, thousands of speech, will also be featured. an endowment fund to support one The Hyatt Regency will cater dinner, is highly recognized for its outrageous related items. More than 1,000 donated dollars will be raised to benefit student- “This event raises the image of the student’s education, as a donation from a course chosen by the Blue Ribbon auction items. In it’s 11th year, Bid of items are expected to be at the silent related projects, programs and scholar- university, and its purpose is to let peo- each patron of the president’s associ- Organization—community and friends Excitement is an event that features auction. The suggested retail value of ships. ple know that the students at Cal State ates. Proceeds accrued from Front & of the university. silent and live auctions and a dinner some of the items donated can be as CSUF’s marketing department Fullerton are talented,” said Stephanie Center will be used to offer National The performance will begin prompt- buffet. low as $1,000 and as high as $10,000. works year-round to develop the largest McCombie, director of Major Events. Merit Scholarship finalists the oppor- ly at 8 p.m. “We spend the entire year planning Comedian Ben Stein from “Win university auction, Bid of Excitement Net proceeds will benefit various stu- tunity to attend CSUF as a President’s Premium tables, with priority loca- for these events,” McCombie said. and Front & Center event. dent scholarships, individual president Scholar. tion, are available for $10,000, seating “The research involved is very labor FUNDRAISER/ 4 FRONT & CENTER Holiday Music man Students get help tree up on their final papers n want to work on structure, organiza- AID: Appointments tion and revision.” are needed as the The Writing Assistance Center, in TSU located in the lower level of McCarthy demand for assistance Hall, relies on student tutors rather than professors to run the half-hour nCAMPUS: After first increases at the end of sessions. “There’s something to be said deciding against the the fall semester about peer reviews in comparison to a professor’s,” said Ro. “Students Yule-tide decoration, By Beth J. Passarella feel more comfortable with a peer, I officials opted for an Daily Titan Staff Writer think.” The majority of the tutors at the inclusive theme Asha Pandurangi, an undeclared center aspire to work in education freshman, taps her pen on her papers upon graduation. By Michelle Lara as she waits in the Writing Assistance “I want to teach someday,” said Daily Titan Staff Writer Center for the next available tutor. senior Michelle Bullard. “This gives Waiting for a tutor during the last few me the experience I need. If you can The Titan Student Union is celebrat- weeks of the semester is something all teach someone else how to write, you ing and educating students on different students should are a valuable religious holidays this year by replacing anticipate as asset.” their usual Christmas tree with a new they cram and Because of “Holiday Tree.” squeeze in the high demand The tree is decorated with lights and appointments for the Writing holds four large scrolls, each explaining before finals. A s s i s t a n c e the history of a different holiday, includ- “It’s chaotic Center, students ing Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and toward the end are urged to Ramadan. of the semes- make appoint- This final decision came about after ter,” said Gina ments rather much discussion from TSU officials and Ro, an English than walk in. A the Associated Students Board. major and tutor one-hour can- at the Writing First, TSU officials decided that this Beth J. Passarella/Daily Titan cellation is set year the usual 10-foot tree would be A s s i s t a n c e so another stu- Leslie Buck, left, goes over psychol- replaced with winter-theme decorations Center. “In dent requiring of snowmen and snowflakes. the afternoons, ogy major Brenda Perez’ essay. assistance can That decision, prompted by com- there’s usually fill their slot. ments dropped in to the TSU comment a line out the door.” A typical tutoring session will box, began forming at the end of last Pandurangi visits the Writing include brainstorming if a student is year’s holiday season. Assistance Center throughout the having difficulty choosing a topic. The complaints that several students semester. Once a topic is chosen, the tutor will and faculty had stated that the Christmas “It helps me organize my writing so read the first draft out loud and ask tree in the lobby focused only on the it flows,” she said. “I’ve come here the student what they want to work Christian aspect of the holidays and did five or six times this semester. I’ve on. Then the tutor will make other not celebrate all of the many different brought in papers for anthropology, suggestions. religious holidays. history, everything. They are really “There are some students who came So the TSU decorated the lobby with helpful.” here the first time because their profes- two snowmen and snowflakes hanging Cal State Fullerton’s Writing sors required them to,” Bullard said. from the ceiling. Assistance Center offers free tutoring “But they continue to come here for “After the feedback from last year, we for students who want help with their other classes. It’s really rewarding to had a discussion to decide what we could writing. Some English courses require see their improvement.” do,” said Chip Wess assistant director the students to visit the center three Erick Tapia, 18, visited the writing of programs and services at the TSU times per semester. Other students, center this week for the first time. “We made this first decision because however, come in voluntarily to polish “I have a paper due today, and I we wanted to project inclusiveness. We MICHELLE LARA/Daily Titan their work. know I’m a procrastinator, but I still Graduate student Lu Urquidi sings and plays the guitar and harmonica at the Garden Cafe. “We’re here to help mentor students have a little time to get help on it,” he HOLIDAY/ 4 and get them over their writing pho- said. “If my session today is really bias,” Ro said. “Most of the students Some think happily-ever-afters aren’t what they used to n it. Axelrad said. “The generation before State Long Beach graduate, said that Poling said that before she can ever LOVE: Priorities have Many college students are waiting the baby boomers lived through the it will be awhile before she gets mar- get married, she wants to get settled shifted from getting to get married at an older age. depression and World War II. The gen- ried. into her career and have a better sense “I want to finish school and be eration who created the baby boomers “I still feel very young and know of self. married at a young financially stable before I even think had cheap housing and loans, making that I am not ready for the responsibil- “Our generation is not defined by about marriage,” Lance Delrosario, a marriage more of an option.” ity of marriage,” Poling said. “There marriage,” Poling said. “It is in our age to accomplishing computer information services major Axelrad said that the women’s are so many things that I want for 20s that we find out who we are and more before uniting said. “There are just some things I movement of the 1960s and 1970s myself. Plus, I still feel very young. what we want for ourselves. If we get need to do for myself before getting is a factor why people are waiting to Even though my parents were mar- married too soon, there is a chance we married.” get married. ried by the time they were my age, it will lose our identity and never get to By Heather Baer Daily Titan Staff Writer Delrosario is not alone. While the “In the 50s, women were raised to still doesn’t feel right.” fully explore who we are.” baby-boomer generation got married be housewives and to define their lives Poling’s older sister Melissa Veit, Joseph Fitzgerald, who works in in their early 20s, many more people by that role,” Axelrad said. “Back 25, was married in July leaving Poling the Property Assets Department at Boy meets girl. now are waiting until their late 20s then, it was believed that women to contemplate her future. Cal State Fullerton, said that although Boy proposes to girl and 30s to get married. went to school to find husbands, “Watching my sister get married his parents married at a younger age, Boy and girl get married at 19, live Allan Axelrad, professor of not necessarily an education. Today, made me realize that it is something he is also waiting to get married. in a house with a picket fence and American Studies, said the practice while most women still want to get which I want badly for my life,” “My grandparents were married have 2.2 children. of getting married later than the gen- married, their identity is not defined Poling said. “It has been confusing at 15-years-old and my parents were Not anymore. eration before us has been something by it. They are educated and pursuing because I can’t understand how I can married at 20, I am 28 going on 29 Michelle lara/Daily Titan For most college-age students, 18 which has progressed over time. careers. Being successful means more want something so badly, which terri- and don’t see marriage in my near TSU’s holiday tree gives history to 29, marriage is not viewed the “A big change occurred after the than just being married.” fies me right now and know that I am of different religious holidays. same way as our parents once viewed baby-boom generation was born,” Amie Poling, a 23–year-old Cal not ready for it.” MARRIAGE/ 4

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CALCALENDARENDAR OFOF EEVENTSVENTS Community‑‑‑‑ 200 members will recreate the are presenting the 81st annual famous nativity scene Nov. 24- “National Watercolor Juried The Nuclear Whales “Renaissance,” a club for 30. For more information, call Exhibition” through Dec. 9. The Saxophone Orchestra will people 21 and over, is taking (714) 544-5679.‑‑ exhibit will feature more than perform Dec. 1 at Plummer place every Thursday night at 100 watercolor paintings from Auditorium in Fullerton. Tickets Geckos in Huntington Beach. Laguna Beach’s Winter artists around the world. For are available at the CSUF The club features three full Festival continues to line more information, call (714) Performing Arts Center Box bars, and is featuring Disc the grounds of the Sawdust 990-7730.‑‑‑ Office, with a Titan discount ttwwoo Jockey Soltani and DJ Re. The Festival with entertainment available to those who have A guide to what’s happening club also has two music rooms and food through December. Campus‑‑‑ a valid CSUF identification. and will have $1 well drinks. The celebration will feature Tickets are $25. For more BRIEFS 150 artists who have made A Lecture on “Nurturing Your information, visit www.arts.ful- The City of Fullerton will holiday items. ‑‑ Soul and Improving Quality of lerton.edu/events.‑ host a “Winterfest” Dec. 8. Life” will be held Dec. 5 from flu. Sources said that since the Hunt Library rings in There will be crafts, horse- The Muckenthaler Cultural noon to 1 p.m. The Student “Glassworks 2001” will be at flu season does not peak until the holiday season drawn carriage rides and snow Center Foundation is present- Diversity Program is sponsor- the Grand Central Art Center January or February, people have in the Downtown Plaza from ing a Holiday Americana Home ing a discussion that will be Rental and Sales Gallery Dec. The Hunt Branch Library enough time in November to noon until 6 p.m. There will Tour, Floral Demonstrations, presented by Dr. Matthew 1 through Jan. 13. This event will ring in the holiday season receive the shot. also be a Christmas tree and Boutique and Luncheon Dec. Harris in University Hall Room is the third annual exhibition. Tuesday, Dec. 4 with a “Family Individuals who are allergic to Menorah lighting ceremony at 1. The events will take place 138. For more information, call The opening reception will be Night Program” at 7 p.m. eggs, or who are running a fever 5 p.m. For more information, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. A (714) 278-4575. held Dec. 1 from 7 p.m. to 10 The event will include stories, the day of the clinic should not call (714) 738-6317.‑ donation of $25 per person is p.m.‑ receive the immunizations. puppets and songs. It is designed recommended. Funds will ben- The Golden Key Honor for children ages 3-8 and their At the same time as the Brea’s Civic and Cultural efit the Muckenthaler Cultural Society’s new member induc- “Scapin,” a comedy about families. clinic, the Senior Center will Center are having their annual Center Foundation. For more tion ceremony will be held a servant who makes up tales Highlighting the program will also be hosting a mini-craft fair. “Tree Lighting Celebration” information, call (714) 738- Dec. 2 at 4 p.m. in the Titan about kidnapping and foreign- be the tale of the “Holiday Cookie Proceeds from the craft sales will Dec. 3 at 6:30 p.m. Music and 6595.‑‑ Student Union Pavilions. For ers, continues to play at the Sprinkle Snitcher” presented, go toward service projects for entertainment will be provided more information, call Jason Grand Central Art Center in along with other stories, by mas- the Needlecrafters and Caring and refreshments will be avail- The Relationship Building Lorge at (714) 278-4804 or e- Santa Ana through Dec. 2. ter puppeteer and librarian Janine Companions. able.‑ Network is hosting their mail Golden Key at csuf_gold- Tickets may be purchased at The event is sponsored by the Jacobs. Since the performance BUSINESS Expo/Trade Show [email protected]. CSUF. For more information, is interactive, audience members Fullerton Community Services The Anaheim Ballet pres- Dec. 4 from 5 p.m. to 8:30 call (714) 278-3371.‑‑ are invited to join in. Department, the American Red ents the “Nutcracker” at p.m. The event will be held at The University Wind Other festivities will include a Cross, Preventive Health Care for Anaheim High School Dec. the Newport Fish Company Ensemble will perform Nov. Camp Titan is having a sing-along of holiday favorites. the Aging and the Orange County 1 and 2 at 8 p.m. Tickets are and there is a $10 admis- 30 at 8 p.m. in the Performing Holiday Toy Drive through Admission to the program is Health Care Agency. $12-$16. For more information, sion charge. There will be Arts Center’s Little Theatre. Dec. 14. Bring an unwrapped free, however, tickets are required Further information about the call (800) 965-4827.‑‑ appetizers, entertainment and Songs include “Cuban toy to the Titan Student Union event may be obtained by calling due to limited space. Free tick- prizes.‑‑‑ Overture” and “Southern Information and Services desk ets may be obtained at the Hunt the Senior Multi-Service Center at The “Glory of Christmas” Harmony.” Tickets can be pur- to help support underprivileged Branch Library, at 201 S. Basque (714) 738-6305. will be at the Crystal Cathedral The City of Brea and the chased for $8 or $5 with the children. Ave, in southwest Fullerton. People requiring special in Garden Grove. More than National Watercolor Society advanced Titan discount.‑ Hours are Monday through accommodations are asked to Wednesday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., notify the center in advance of the Thursday and Friday 10 a.m. to clinic. 6 p.m. and closed Saturday and Sunday. Snow Play Day at the For more information, call the Brea Community Center http://dailytitan.fullerton.edu library at (714) 738-3122. Parents of children requiring The Brea Community Center is special accommodations to attend turning into a Winter Wonderland the “Family Night Program” are for Snow Play Day on Saturday, asked to notify library staff prior to Dec. 15 between 8 a.m. and Dec. 4. noon. A pancake breakfast will be Annual flu clinic set served by the Brea Lions Club from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Dr. Anderson Planned Happiness through good Kids can play outside in 40 health will be the goal of the tons of snow. There is also a 2*3 Parenthood Fullerton Senior Multi-Service snow-making contest. Center’s annual Flu Clinic to Tickets may be purchased for occur Thursday, Nov. 29. $15 for a family and $5 individual- The clinic, which is free to ly. It is recommended to purchase seniors, will be held from 9 a.m. them early because the event to 1 p.m. at the center, located at does sell out and no tickets are 340 W. Commonwealth Ave. available on the day of the event. The clinic will offer shots For more information, call to protect against this winter’s (714) 990-7600. AA Copy 2*2

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Copyright ©2001 Daily Titan 4 Wednesday, November 28, 2001 news MARRIAGE Volunteerism rises over holiday sea- n from page 1 n the Independent Sector, “Giving and The V-Day College Campaign will future,” Fitzgerald said. “Of course SERVICE: There are Volunteering in the United States,” be donating the majority of its pro- marriage is something that I want many resources on more than eight out of 10 people ceeds to an Orange County organiza- for myself one day, but I want to said they volunteered because they felt tion that supports the V-Day mission, be financially stable first and have campus for students compassion for those in need. such as battered women’s shelters or a house.” Nearly three-fourths of the respon- rape crisis centers. This project is in Fitzgerald said that although his to choose from when dents volunteered because they had sync to the center’s slogan, “Hey it’s parents’ generation got married at donating time, goods an interest in the activity or work, and your world…CHANGE IT.” a young age, he is now finding out 70 percent volunteered to gain a new The Volunteer and Service Center also that his friends who got married at a perspective on things. This report was offers various programs for students, younger age are not as happy. By Reena De Asis based on interviews with respondents such as Titan Partners, Introducing My “Most of my friends who got Special to the Titan who were asked about patterns of Culture, CommUNITY Connection, married young are either divorced volunteering and giving in their house- Call to Protect, College Headed And already or are broke,” Fitzgerald The holidays are here and the sea- holds during 1998. Mighty Proud, Project Earth, Box said. “They rushed into it too young son of giving is greeted with open The Volunteer and Service Center of Love Holiday Food Program and and now things are hard for them.” arms at Cal State Fullerton. This time in the Titan Student Union takes the Food Delivery and Packaging. The Axelrad said real estate is another of year, many students volunteer to lead in directing volunteer opportuni- programs are funded by the Dean factor as to why people are waiting help feed the homeless or drop off toys ties on campus. of Students and directed by Sabrina to get married. for abused children. Students are given the opportunity Sanders. michelle lara/Daily Titan “People want to own their homes In the spirit of giving, people are to partake in various service-oriented Sanders advocates students to Jenny Cheng speaks with others in charge of CHAMP. and right now it is very expensive inspired to participate in social service projects, led and coordinated by fel- become project directors for a more to live in the Orange County area,” activities, while some choose to do it low students. The newest project is “hands on” experience. Project direc- fieldwork classes. Child and adoles- in the classroom to the real world. Axelrad said. “This is complicating as their profession. the V-Day College Campaign, geared tors develop, coordinate, implement cent studies students are required to Students have the flexibility to work things because people want their The campus has a wealth of to stop violence towards women. The and evaluate the community service take one fieldwork class. Counseling in the field of gerontology, education, security before getting married.” resources available to students who campaign is producing a benefit pro- project they are responsible for. students are required to take two domestic violence, community orga- Despite her desire to be married, are pursuing a career in service-ori- duction of “The Vagina Monologues” The Volunteer and Service Center practicum courses. The division field- nization, substance or child abuse and Poling believes that marriage is ented fields or who simply want to be and needs people to assist in publicity is open to all majors, faculty and staff work office provides a listing of more many others. Martinez finds learning worth waiting for. more involved in the nonprofit com- efforts, from posting flyers, acting as members. than 100 approved agencies, mainly new skills in a student’s field to be “I have seen so many people who munity. Opportunities range from vol- class liaisons and assisting in fundrais- For human services, child and ado- from the nonprofit sector. most beneficial. have gotten married young and it unteer and internship work to earning ing opportunities. Maiko King is the lescent studies and counseling, the Julie Martinez, Fieldwork “It is a win-win situation for both didn’t work out for them,” Poling a nonprofit organizational leadership project director and assists in volunteer fieldwork office of the Division of Coordinator said students gain a valu- the student and agency,” she said. said. “I will be married one day, certificate. orientations and opportunities. Child, Family and Community Service able career related experience and “Students are given the training and I just want more for myself right Martin Luther King, Jr. once said, “I want women to know they aren’t has a wealth of resources on internship a chance to test a particular field learn new skills and the community- now. I want to establish my own “Everybody can be great, because alone in their despair, shame, anger opportunities and nonprofit organiza- as an intern for a nonprofit agency. based agencies receive assistance in life, before sharing it with some- everybody can serve.” or even excitement and sensuality,” tions. Students who are human ser- Students have the opportunity to return.” body else.” According to a 1999 report by King said. vices majors are required to take three apply theoretical knowledge taught

have the option of bidding on world- Anyone aware of the event is wel- then decided that a Holiday Tree could is for the Holiday Toy Drive for the FUNDRAISER wide vacation destinations. A pack- come to purchase tickets in order to HOLIDAY be used to celebrate many holidays at children that take part in Camp Titan,” n from page 1 age trip might include a trip to Maui attend the dinner and participate in the n from page 1 the same time. Borsting said. Renaissance Wailea Beach Resort or auctions, said Tara Gallivan, finance “People missed the tree,” said Kurt Two snowmen in the lobby each hold Ben Stein’s Money” on The Comedy a four-night stay at a five-star property director. want all people to feel welcome in our Borsting, director of the TSU. “We a basket that contains snowflakes with Channel, will host the event, and John in Brazil. More than 800 people attended last building at all times.” honestly had a second thought at our the names of children in Camp Titan. Moschitta, of the Federal Express com- At the beginning of the event, guests year’s event, and the department is But the lobby seemed to be missing first decision to decorate with a winter ‑The person that takes the snowflake will mercials, will be the auctioneer. will be given bid stickers with bar expecting that number to increase at something and more people began com- scene and realized that we could still be bring back an unwrapped new gift for Once the silent auction ends, guests codes. During the auction, guests can this year’s auction. menting on the missing Christmas tree. inclusive and also use the tree to be an that child to receive during the holiday will move to the Titan Student Union bid on any item by placing a sticker The production, lead by University “We had a lot of people asking educational thought. It’s a nice way to season. In past years, the Christmas tree for the buffet and live auction. When next to the price they are willing to pay. Advancement under the direction of ‘where’s the tree’ and ‘we miss the feature the tree.” held the names of the children that par- the auction begins and the TSU doors No bid is too high or too low. However, University Marketing, is scheduled for tree,’” said Wess. “So we went to the Christmas trees and snowmen aside, ticipated in Camp Titan. open, “people are literally running to to guarantee the purchase, the bidder May. This year’s host and auctioneer TSU board and the AS president and Borsting wanted to stress the true reason They received 450 gifts for the chil- the bidding tables,” McCombie said. has to place a sticker next to the highest have not been confirmed. asked what they thought we could do.” for all the decorations. dren last year and hope to get over 500 During the live auction, guests will price listed on the bid sheet. They reevaluated their first idea and “The primary reason for decorating presents this year.

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One student discovered herself on a trip across the country and found a renewed passion for life horizons

Many hours were spent looking at rocks and dirt as I drove my way to Rochester.

Left, I visited several places including the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Mo., during my trip. Center, Oklahoma welcomed me while driving to Oklahoma City where I stayed for the night. Right, I briefly visited Amarillo, Texas, and noticed a plaque describing the state as I was exiting it on my way to Oklahoma.

Story and Photos by Rita Freeman

Over the Thanksgiving vacation, a friend asked me what I was thankful for that the only way I was going to Rochester is if I was so sticky, it felt like my body was covered Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Mo. this past year. At first, I stumped myself because several events occurred that drove MYSELF. in honey. My knee-length black skirt and the red propelled me into grasping the idea that more of the world existed. T-shirt was not a cool outfit either. After the first night in 100-degree weather, I In six months, I had surgery for the first time to remove a malignant journeyed to Flagstaff (another six-hour drive). tumor from my neck, I permanently ended my relationship of two-and-a- June 15 I rested for two hours at a dinosaur park/ Native half years and I bought my first car. But, I think the one thing that stood out American museum. As any typical tourist, I was driving 3,000 miles by myself to Rochester, N.Y., where I worked as a I pushed back my trip two more days. My snapped almost an entire role of film of a tricer- June 20 reporter for the Democrat and Chronicle newspaper for the summer. mom and I were still arguing about me driving atops, a tyrannosaurus rex, buffalo and a sod hut. alone. I stopped in Albuquerque, N.M. for the night. I It was about 8:30 p.m. on that Thursday and “What if your car breaks down in the middle almost rear-ended the Lincoln Town Car that was thunder pounded while rays of lightening bright- After receiving my license in July of 2000, to Boston and shipping my car there. Too expen- of nowhere and you can’t get help?” my mom driving 65 mph, while I, at my average speed of ened the pitch-black sky. I reached the New York I contemplated taking a road trip. When I got sive. Shipping my car alone would cost between argued. 95 mph, observed the beauty of the region. Red- state border. With only a tank top and shorts on, I my acceptance letter from the Chips Quinn $727 and $904, plus a $220 plane ticket. Though my step-dad sided with my mom, he rock mountains dominated the scene along with exited my car and ran toward the sign. Gleefully, Scholarship program in January, the opportunity Strike two. was a great mediator. He and I didn’t fight. green shrubs and again over-bearing heat. I hopped around and danced in a circle. I made it to drive across the country arrived. Finally, in the beginning of June my mom sug- With two days to pack, buy food and a Throughout the week, I drove between six and to New York. But my family was not supportive at all of gested I fly to Boston where my Aunt Boly would membership to AAA, I hustled. I received a eight hours each day. I ate tuna and turkey sand- I stayed in a $40 room in a Buffalo inn the idea of me driving 3,000 miles alone. Within drive me to Rochester and a friend of hers would TRIPTIK, mapping my route from Torrance wiches with Pringle chips. The weather varied and called my family and boyfriend. Every one days, arguments erupted between my mother and lend me a car. I investigated further because it to Arizona to New Mexico through Northern from 100 degrees in one state to torrential storms sighed with relief that I arrived safe. They asked I. Her view– it’s too dangerous, I only had my sounded too good to be true. Texas to Oklahoma through Ohio and Indiana to in another. how fast I drove and when I would arrive to my license six months and I didn’t have a car. “My friend doesn’t know you, so I don’t think Rochester, N.Y. Traveling through each state, I bought obscure destination. By February, I bought “Goldie,” a 1995 gold she would lend you a car,” Boly said. Strike My mom shopped for turkey meats, bread souvenirs like a Route 66 Root Beer bottle or bro- Late the next morning, I left the inn and drove Saturn SL2. As I drove my car home for the first three. and other condiments at Costco. Though she chures describing the local town I rested in from for another hour or two and at last… Rochester. time, I realized that when I received my license, I About one week before I wanted to leave disagreed completely with how I was traveling, the many gift shops on every highway exit. The city was smaller than I envisioned but I was conquered my fear of driving. The next step was for Rochester, my mom informed me that Boly we reconciled. However, traveling by myself proved lone- glad to be there. to prove to prove myself and drive long distance. would fly to Los Angeles and she and I would I dumped my closet into one monster suitcase some since my only company was my stuffed During the summer, three more mini road trips As the year wore on, my family helped me drive together. —20 pairs of shoes and about 65 articles of cloth- Dalmatian and TiggerPooh. I called my friends to Boston occurred. In September, I drove back plan my trip to Rochester. My mom and I would split the cost of the ing — and three carry-on-sized bags. My giant and family every 20 minutes on my cell phone. from Rochester to Torrance, but this time to the “Why don’t you rent a car?” or “Just take the Boly’s plane ticket and we would leave three days suitcase dominated the trunk while the other three A month later I learned how lonely I became delight of my family, my boyfriend accompanied bus out there?” Statements like that continued for after she arrived in Los Angeles. bags and a box of water piled into the back seat when I received an $800 bill. Calling everyone me. months. That plan also crumbled. My aunt could not fly and the cooler sat up front with me. every night to let them know I was safe added to Recently, my sister and I spoke about my road But because I was only 24, renting a car would out for various reasons. the charges. trip and she told me that my family worried until cost me $1,000 or more a month and I refused to During our phone conversation, she too sug- June 17 Despite my lonely feelings, I was amazed that I the day I arrived in Rochester. Also, they were take public transportation. gested the same idea previously mentioned. drove across eight states without many problems. proud of me. To please my family I asked people to accom- “Why don’t you ship your car out and buy After all the fighting, turmoil and confusion, I drove on Route 66 after making a wrong turn and I smile now every time my mom tells her pany me. However, nobody could afford to lose a plane ticket?” she asked. “It’s only about my departure date arrived. I stood at my front missing the free- way. I viewed the friends that her oldest daughter trav- time from work. $1,000.” door crying and hugging my family goodbye as “Largest Cross in the Western eled across the country. Strike one. I tried to reason with her, saying that I would my dog barked and jumped up and down believ- Hemisphere” and I It’s funny though, every In May, my fam- be without a car for a week plus I would not be ing she was taking a ride in my car. went to the time I tell people ily and I con- able to afford it. I knew she wouldn’t end me the I waved goodbye to my family, not concentrat- restroom about my templated my money. ing on the road and almost hitting the rear bumper in the flying out By this time, I was clenching my fists, pulling of my neighbor’s red Pontiac. My family laughed my hair, cursing and screaming at anyone as I drove away. who tried to offer another “solu- My first stop was Phoenix to visit a friend, tion.” now my boyfriend, for the night. After all the madness Throughout the 6.5-hour drive, my heater was and frustration of my set on high to prevent my car from overheat- family and their way ing. By the time I arrived in the oven that was of helping, Arizona, I needed to wring out my I decided sponge of a car seat and I Wednesday, November 28, 2001 Boots, slopes and lift tickets Snowboarding and merge to create the snowskate By Mark Villarroel tice to get use to, but all the bangs and “And now with a little extra assis- for kids. Daily Titan Staff Writer bruises pay off when you learn some tance, we have an excellent opportunity Premier Snowskates, who has a pat- basic tricks.” to expand our image and awareness ent pending, says it is the only company Is it a ? Is it a ? So far, ski resort owners have not worldwide.” to offer such an innovative product that Is it the sled for the new millenium? come to a consensus on whether snows- Now other manufacturers are jump- truly combines elements of skateboard- Call it what you will, the real ques- kates will be allowed on their slopes. ing on the bandwagon and marketing ing and snowboarding with true skate tion is this: Are snowskates the However, with the popularity and names such as snowdecks, winterdecks influence. next big craze? recognition the new alpine trend is gain- and winterskates. Not only that, Premier Snowskates A snowskate is a skate- ing, boarders may not have to wait for Santa Cruz, longtime skateboard and is using a host of skateboarding and board deck that slides a decision as the snowskate can be used snowboard manufacturer, introduced snowboarding pros to exhibit their directly on the snow. virtually anywhere there is snow. the winterskate and Burton, the largest “new-found” but “old-fused” product It is similar in size and So where did this new breed of win- snowboard manufacturer, came up with to the masses. With signature boards shape to a skateboard ter recreation come from? the snowdeck. decorated with pictures and graphics, and, as there are no “Snowskate” is the trademarked Burton’s snowdeck is a double-deck- they hope to tap into the skate and snow bindings, it allows the name from Premier Snowskates. er with a metal-edged ski on the bottom industry. rider to perform tricks Premier Snowskates recently announced that mimics trucks on a skateboard, Compare that to a snowboard/bind- familiar a new partnership agreement with the with a skateboard-like deck on the top. ings/boots/lift-ticket package, and you in skate- Yoshida Group of Portland, Oregon, The snowdeck is an expensive option, have the first reason why Snowskates boarding. which also owns and sells MLY and retailing for $149.95. are being asked for by name. “ I t M3 . Salomon has the PP3 snowdeck with All names point toward success for f u s e s The agreement brings key distribu- a ski underneath similar to Burton and this new idea in the skateboard/snow- s k a t e - tion advantages, financial backing and Fuse makes a snowskate with four mini board market. boarding additional support staff capabilities skis on the bottom that “replace” the With an introductory price that is and snow- to the Snowskate Company, founded wheels of a skateboard; it sells for similar to skateboarding and with no boarding in 1998 by Andy Wolf, a former pro roughly around $225. need for a lift ticket, snowskates appear in a way snowboarder with nearly a decade of Following a year of intense prod- to be the answer for snowboarders who Photo courtesy of that has never been experience in the industry. uct development, team recruitment and want more after the lifts close and skat- premiersnowsk8.com done before,” said Alvin “We’re excited about the possibili- market research, Premier Snowskates ers with winter blues. Beckford, a sophomore at Cal ties and partnership. We believe in our has launched three model offerings this State Fullerton who has been skate- product and are proud of the momen- year, including the TLG, an adult board; boarding and snowboarding for more tum we’ve been gaining,” Wolf told the RI, a board engineered specifically than five years. “It takes a bit of prac- Trans World Snowboarding Magazine. for kids; and the G3, a price-point board Things get interesting when the front runner nCOMMENTARY: With the Rams’ losing to the Buccaneers, St. Louis joins the prestigious 8-2 club as the playoffs, and the Super Bowl, draw near By Brian Thatcher sive juggernaut could be halted. leading Pittsburgh Steelers. At 8-2, they gave up 319 yards rushing, of the season, over three-time Pro- Redskins. After a horrible start, Special to the Titan Their defense was also exposed for Bill Cowher’s patchwork team has with a strong win against the Giants Bowler Drew Bledsoe, who just and many grumblings that the over- some of the deficiencies they had showed that, with perseverance, any to go to 8-2 and take a 2.5 game lead returned from injury. involved owner, Dan Schneider, With Tampa Bay’s upset win over last year when they were among the free agent problem can be overcome in the West. In the NFC, the Central division, would run Schottenheimer, the St. Louis Monday Night, the road league’s worst. For the first time by chemistry. It doesn’t hurt to have The division that seems to be with names like Moss, Favre and Redskins became the first team in to the Super Bowl seems to be an this season, they have fallen into “The Bus” and a defense that resem- most up for grabs is the AFC East. Sapp, is led by the no-name Chicago NFL history to start 0-5 and reel off uncertain one. a tie for first place with the over- bles the old “Steel Curtain” defenses Right now the Jets and Dolphins Bears. They have had a few close five straight wins. St. Louis, even with one loss, achieving San Francisco 49ers. of the 70’s, giving up a league best hold a slim lead over the Patriots, overtime victories, but luck may not The league still has many pow- seemed to be the NFL’s elite team, So as the season begins to weed 12.1 points per game. but New England may be a team be enough to get these upstarts into erhouses, but now that the Rams posting offensive numbers the NFL out some of the pretenders, let’s take The team that many experts feel to watch since back-up quarterback the Super Bowl. have come back down to earth, the has not seen since, well, since the a look at the rest of the divisions and is the team to beat is the Oakland Tom Brady has resurrected their sea- And finally there is the NFC East. remainder of the season may turn last time the Rams did it, way back some of the top contenders. Raiders. They followed up an son, going 6-3 as a starter. He has About the only story that has come out to be one of the most competi- in 1999. First in the AFC, the biggest sur- abysmal defensive showing against gone 1-0 since Bill Belichick named out is the remarkable turnaround of tive in recent history. But they showed that their offen- prise has to be the Central Division Seattle two weeks ago, in which him his starter for the remainder Marty Schottenheimer’s Washington

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