Labels Paint a Picture but Not a Heritage by DEBORAH REGIUS N DIVERSITY: Professors Remove the Face of Labels by Developing an Understanding of Cultural Backgrounds

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CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, FULLERTON INSIDE INDEX “Read my lips, The read Detour.” Calendar & Briefs 2 See page 4 Detour 4 S p o r t s 3 Daily VOLUME 66, ISSUE 24 TTiittTHURSDAYanan MAR. 26, 1998 Labels paint a picture but not a heritage By DEBORAH REGIUS n DIVERSITY: Professors remove the face of labels by developing an understanding of cultural backgrounds. needed to understand the complexity,” Daily Titan Staff Writer Cardenas said port system for Latinos on campus. This Cardenas said. It is a contemporary issue reaction from people. This period intro- political term in favor of changing social According to an article “Stuck on foundation has built a home away from and depends on how Latinos respond duced people to a “strong sense of secu- movements. Understanding someone’s back- Labels” Leo Estrada contends that the home. Yesterday they gathered to talk to it. rity and identity,” Fuentes said When asked what exactly the proper ground is the key to eliminating cultural proliferation of terms used to describe about the labels that confront each one In 1929 an organization known as the “Some people don’t want to iden- term aside from Hispanic, Chicano, and ignorance. Chicano Studies intends to ethnicity must be equally functional. of their lives. The diverse sub-culture League of United Latin American Citi- tify with their roots,” Fuentes said. For Latino was, Cardenas responded, “The ensure non-prejudice attitudes through “Some terms are more applicable to a has formulated various labels to separate zens was established. In 1960, LULAC instance, if a person from Mexico with proper term is whatever you want to call educating students about cultural labels. particular situation or audience than oth- each other’s ethnic descent. raised the question of what they should a decent of Indian and Spanish don’t yourself and how you feel about your- Isaac Cardenas and Dagoberto Fuen- ers,” Estrada said. “As long as you know where you call themselves. LULAC’s purpose is to want to identify with the lower economic self. “ tes from the Chicano Studies Depart- “I wouldn’t be worried about being come from and know what your heri- help people gain U.S. citizenship and to status of Mexico, he said. “As long as you know what it means ment, opened a discussion about offended because I know my roots,” tage means, a label should be irrelevant,” teach kids English, with the adjustments The term Chicano was traced back to be the heritage you are and where you “Labels” with the students of Indepen- Cardenas added, when asked what label Cardenas said to students. in schools, Fuentes said. to the founding of Mexico. Chicano can come from that matters. dent Latino Student Association. would offend him. “Labels” is an issue of identity of the The term Chicano emerged in the hold two different meanings: people of “The proliferation of terms used The association was created as a sup- history and culture of a person’s heritage, 1960s, immediately arousing debate and Mexican descent born in America and a embraces a certain function and were see DIVERSITY/ Faculty voices dissatisfaction n MERIT: Faculty mem- concern,” said Pasternack. “At 7.4 percent bers have complained that below comparable institutions, my depart- rewards by merit is not a ment especially, has a hard time recruiting problem but the require- faculty.” ments are not clear and CSU has said they would like to close objective enough. that gap within two years. Another bargaining issue relates to the By JOAN HANSEN faculty retirement program which allows Daily Titan Staff Writer retired professors to teach part-time for eight years after retirement. CSU would reduce that time to two years although the CSU faculty members continue to fight union states that the program saves CSU for what they deem a fair contract regard- money and students benefit from profes- ing pay and working conditions. sors’ years of experience. But so far union negotiators for Cali- The merit pay program, a thorn in the fornia Faculty Association and the CSU side of the union, would be expanded by Chancellors Office are miles apart on sev- CSU while the union would like to end it eral issues, including professors workload, altogether. merit, pay and salaries. Faculty have complained that rewards Some professors remain skeptical as to by merit is not a problem but the require- what changes CSU would make in man- ments are not clear and objective enough. datory faculty workload. Currently profes- “Personally I have nothing against sors are required to teach 12 units along merit pay but if the goal is to increase with three units of committee or service productivity it does not accomplish this, work per semester. it creates descent,” said Pasternack, the RON SOLIMAN/Daily Titan Local CFA president G. Nanjundappa criteria and goals should be clearer. Various incarnations of Mr. Potato Head take center stage on spud collector Kevin Colaner's desk in Mc Carthy Hall. said CSU would rather regulate the num- Governor Wilson’s adamant support ber of students professors teach, not the of merit pay led one professor to suggest number of units they teach. looking at an alternative rather than elimi- Heady potatoes “CSU wants to play the numbers nating the program. game without regard for the quality of But Nanjundappa told the faculty that a education for our students,” said Nan- merit program already exists. jundappa. “Faculty want to better bal- “Professors are hired on merit, they ance the number of students for educa- receive tenure on merit and promotions on promote good teaching tion quality.” merit, it does not need expansion,” Nan- He said this issue is important consider- jundappa said. ing that the California Education Tech- Terry Jones, CFA statewide president, • By Joe Florkowski • nology Initiative, if adopted, will change said that serious bargaining has only student and teacher ratio. begun but stands behind Cal State Fuller- n graduate school, Kevin Colaner swore that nity to play with a toy their parents might have once Mr. Potato Head was created by George Lerner, “Mass-produced learning hinders ton’s faculty concerns. he would never take a job where he could not owned. Hasbro, the toy company giant that produces a New York designer. Hasbro bought the rights from student preparation for careers,” Nan- He said CFA is adamantly opposed to display Mr. Potato Head on his desk. Fortu- Mr. Potato Head, made a special edition just for the Lerner to Mr. Potato Head in 1952. In 1953, Mrs. jundappa said. “Technology that mini- the senior faculty part-time program being nately for him, as assistant Dean for Student movie. Potato Head was created to give Mr. Potato Head a mizes interaction between professor and reduced from seven to five years because Affairs in the Humanities and Social Sciences Mr. Potato Head continued to stay in the spotlight female companion. student reduces the quality of education.” they valuably serve the university. Department, he can display the over 50 Mr. Potato last year when Burger King used the toy’s national The original Mr. Potato Head was made up of only Another issue gone unsettled regards Jones added that if CSU does not close Head toys and merchandise that he has collected over appeal to launch their new french fries partly by 20 plastic pieces, and did not have a body, as it does the salary difference between CSU and the salary gap, quality of education will the years. using Mr. Potato Head as a prize in their kid’s meals. now. In fact, children had to supply their own potato, other equivalent universities. suffer since faculty will go elsewhere for Colaner’s fascination with Mr. Potato Head mir- Mr. Potato Head’s role as a national spoke spud for or if they wanted, substitute some other fruit or veg- Management Science professor Barry higher salaries. rors America’s own recent rediscovery of the pop- Burger King is not his first public relations role. In etable in place of the potato. It was in 1964 when Mr. Pasternack said his department lost a qual- “In some communities professors can- ular children’s toy. After tasty vegetable’s role in 1987, the toy was used in an American Cancer Soci- Potato Head got the plastic body that he is known ified applicant to University of Florida not afford to live in neighborhoods where “Toy Story”, Mr. Potato Head re-emerged on the ety campaign, which necessitated Hasbro to get rid of for now. Colaner recently obtained three of the Mr. when that university reportedly offered they work and commute long distances to national scene, allowing today’s children an opportu- the pipe that was included with Mr. Potato Head. Potato Head see POTATO/ him $10,000 more per year than CSUF. the university,” Jones said. “They look for “I believe our salaries are the biggest see WORKLOAD/ Women discuss different ways to heal their souls n HEALING: A self-help work- the human mind to develop a healthy and would most likely fit into the mental aspect I’ve already pictured myself in an Infinity,” shop at the Women’s Center positive demeanor. of a person’s life, she said. She helped the she said. focuses on how to help peo- Stevens specializes in marriage, child, and women to think of ways they could adjust She advised others to keep a “gratitude ple balance their lives both family counseling, and works at the counsel- their time so that they could be using each journal.” She keeps her journal by her pillow emotionally and physically. ing and psychological center. “portion” of their life equally. as an incentive to write three positive aspects She used a triangle to represent the four This was one of the many self-help tools of her day every night before she sleeps. areas she described as the areas people need she suggested the women use to achieve “It might be that the traffic wasn’t so bad Sherry Stevens By LAURIE SCHULTZ to balance in their lives. The foundation of healthier, more harmonious lifestyles. These on the 5 freeway or that I saw a beautiful shows how Daily Titan Staff Writer people’s lives encompasses the spiritual, tools have helped her rise above difficulties flower today. It can be small things. This the vibrational making it the base of the triangle. On each in her own life reminds us that things aren’t so bad and we therapy drum side of the triangle were the physical and “In the last two years, in my immediate are creating our own attitude.” can help relax An old American Indian proverb says, emotional elements of peoples’ lives. The family, there have been two deaths, one birth, Repitition of positive messages was the body dur- “Our body is like a house, which is made up mental portion of people’s lives made up the one major heart surgery and I’ve even had another tool, she said. “Instead of saying to ing the Healing of rooms. For our well-being, we must walk triangle’s apex. surgery myself. I’m not the only person that yourself ‘I wish I could lose 5 pounds,’ say seminar held at through each room every day.” She asked the six women attending the has had many things happen to in this period to yourself ‘My body is healthy, I give my the University Sherry Bene Stevens used the saying as workshop to draw a circle with lines coming of time. This is life. “ Stevens said. body only healthy food and I take care of my Hall. a metaphor in a self-help workshop held from it. For each line, she asked the women She also recommended a process called body. ‘Your head can’t tell fact from reality. It Tuesday at the Women’s Center. Entitled to think of a role they played in their life and visualization to the women. believes what it is told.” DORATI KHAN “Creating a Healing Attitude,” the seminar decided which category of their lives this role “Instead of saying ‘I never have enough She demonstrated how a drum, used often /Daily Titan focused on drawing from “four corners” of would fit. For example, the role of a student money,’ see yourself in the things you want. see HEALING/

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Department of Music’s Pavilion C today at 7 p.m. the Brea Civic & Cultural Center The three day event will be held Wind Ensamble will hold a con- There will be free pizza for Saturday through April 5. Tick- at the Fullerton Library. For cert Friday at 8 p.m. in the Little those in attendence. ets are $10 for adults, $8 for more information contact Abbie Theatre. Tickets are on sale at children 12 & under and may be Macy, at 529-3559. the Performing Arts Center box TV taping of “Kings of purchased by phone, mail, fax office for $8; $5 with Titan Dis- Queens,” will be held on or in person. For ticket reserva- Eating Disorders, a confi- page count (student, senior or CSUF Friday at 5 p.m. Carpool to tions or for more information call dential discussion group meet- ID). For more information the event will meet in front of 990-7722. ing at 5 p.m. every Monday in contact Elizabeth Champion, Titan Student Union Pavillion. Langsdorf Hall room 208, for School of Arts at 278-2434. Contact Leticia Robles at 590- Giant Used Book Sale will the university community. Group A GUIDE TO WHAT’S HAPPENING 2260. be sponsored by the Fullerton provides support for the difficult “Does Jesus Change Public Library on Friday, April and challenging recovery of twoBRIEFS Lives?” a lecture and music “Seven Brides for Seven 3 from 1-4 p.m.; Saturday, April anorexia and bulimia.For more from the band Revelation will Brothers” will be presented at 4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and information call 278-3040 or munications Week, a week of Department of Music be held in Titan Student Union the Curtis Theatre located at Sunday, April 5 from 1 to 4 p.m. 278-3928. events including speakers and ‘Love Songs from a Tenor’ activities dedicated to further- with Mark J. Goodrich, a singer ing the professionalism and in faculty recital, which will be network of communications stu- presented April 17 at 8 p.m. in dents on campus. The events Interpreting mixed messages the Recital Hall. The recital will will have professionalists from have heard silence is golden, but ing with people (i.e. my job or school). and he loves me. We talk about marriage include a sequence of songs on the industry speaking on all dif- not for me, it means death of the Any advice I have will not be mine some, but he always cuts the discussion love by Goodrich. ferent aspects of communica- advice columnist. Boy oh boy you alone, but a collective collaboration of my off after saying you are the only one I Ask and guys are tough. What do I have to ideas and the ideas of some of my profes- can imagine myself being with. So why tions including advertising, pub- I’ll Tell do to get a response from everyone sors. If I do not agree with one of them, I would he just stop talking about marriage? lic relations, journalism, TV-Film, Goodrich joined the music fac- out there. I was thinking it is not very fair will let you decide which advice to follow What should I do? ulty in 1992, but before his arrival photocommunications, speech of me to ask for you to trust in me without by listing both of the opinions. Confused. he had performed numerous disorders, and speech commu- telling you a little about myself. I want What I found interesting was the peo- operatic roles including Fenton nications. you to know I don’t give advice from ple who remembered my e-mail address Dear Confused, in ‘Falstaff.’ He has worked with Communications Week will my experience alone, but have various from memory long after having read the I talked to many married people of Rebecca Sulages opera director Cynthia Auerbach take place April 27-May 1. sources to pull from. paper at school. For those people, “Yes all ages to see what they would say. The have a good communication line open So let me tell you about myself. You you did remember my e-mail address answer that seems to best fit the question get some kind of help (i.e. pre-marital and performed at the Aspen Admission is free and word has already know my name. I am in my 20s, correctly”. Now it is time for those same is, if a partner tells you that you are the counseling). The couples that have been it some professors are giving Music Festival as a soloist. like most of the students at Cal State Ful- people along with the rest of the campus one , you can only trust that statement, married over 25 years tell me that if there Tickets are available at the students extra credit for those lerton. I am married and have a son. I to start writing for advice. Let us begin but how do you feel? Does this sudden is no communication, there is no relation- Performing Arts Center box who attend sessions. worked full-time for six years out of high with my first letter. change make you feel uncomfortable. If ship. office for $8; $5 with Titan Dis- Potential speakers may include school and I have been a full-time college you really love him and believe in him Everyone have a great spring break count. For more information call Oliver Stone; James Cameron, student for two years. I am a double major Dear Rebecca, I have been dating my I say wait for him. But please be aware and be safe. Please drop off your ques- in sociology and political science. I will current boyfriend for about nine months. I that I base my answer on an openly com- 278-3371. “Titanic” director; Vicki Vargas, tions at Humanities 213 or e-mail me at eventually teach and counsel. I love work- am 23 and he is 29. I love him very much municative relationship. If you do not NBC; Michelle Gomez-Ruiz, [email protected]. The Idea Made Physical KTLA; Joseph Correl, political “I was in an antique store in Orange United States, so they should come in always put my name on a list to have advocate; and many other profes- POTATO when I saw two from the 70s and I knew and see it. A lot of students will come them call me. There are people, but I An exploration of materials sionals. The communications • from page 1 I should buy those,” Colaner said. From in under the auspices of just wanting don’t know them personally. I’d love to in today’s art display will be in office will update the status of the there, his collection grew to include such to see it, and while they’re here, maybe meet them and find out what they have,” kits from the ‘50s, which he feels makes items as: a Mr. Potato Head magnet set; they’ll eventually have a question about Colaner said. the Main Art Gallery, Visual Arts speakers as they are booked. him a “real” collector now. a Mr. Potato Head made in Mexico, a resource or who should they contact Colaner said he doubts there is much Complex from April 13 through For more information call Lori Colaner’s office is littered with Mr. which has pieces that are not removable; regarding something,” Colaner said. more Head merchandise for him to go A. Walker-Guyer, Assistant Dean May 13. The works will com- Potato Head merchandise. T-shirts, and a Mr. Potato Head lawn sprinkler. Mr. Potato Head has yet to emerge after. prise of a variety of traditional of Communications at 278-7083. watches, and Burger King toys line Col- Colaner admitted that he may use his as a cult hit, such as “Star Trek” or “The “Well, now that I have these old ones, and non-traditional materials aner’s walls and shelves. collection to bring students into his office X-Files”, but there are a few devoted I’m pretty happy. I feel that it moved such as light, water, air and Colaner’s collection began with a and advise them about resources avail- fans who have dedicated web pages to me from a guy who has a bunch of toys Revival of Graphic single Mr. Potato Head that he carried paint. The exhibition will include able to them. their favorite vegetable. Colaner does not to an official collector,” said Colaner, Design Club around with him throughout his career. “I use it as a way to let students know anyone who collects Mr. Potato “A couple of people on campus have the works of five artists in which Colaner’s collection began to expand know that I have the largest Mr. Potato Head or any clubs, but he believes they encouraged me to enter this in competi- they each explore the potential Yes, the Graphic Design Club shortly after he started at Cal State Ful- Head collection, definitely on campus, are out there. tion in the Orange County fair.” of the materials they used. is back in creative business. On lerton three years ago. maybe the world, maybe the Western “When I go into antique shops, I The artists of the works the first and third Wednesday and administrative position for department Elaine Rosas, a senior who partici- include Ginny Bishton, Carl of each month a formal meet- chairs, which would eliminate their pro- pated in the workshop, said she concen- Cheng, Thomas Emde (Ger- ing will be held. On the second WORKLOAD HEALING • from page 1 tection under union contracts. • from page 1 trates on the spiritual, emotional, and many), Marilla Palmer (New and fourth Wednesday of each The union strongly opposes this role- mental portions of her life and neglects York) and Ross Rudel. month an informal meeting will better working conditions elsewhere.” change for department chairs. by the Veterans Administration, could the physical aspect. Admission is free but a dona- be open to hang out and do Other issues gone unsettled include Jones said negotiations will continue relieve tension by its vibrations. ”I can’t accomplish as much,” she She blew bubbles and said how this tion of $3 is suggested. lunch together. The club will benefits for domestic partners, increas- next week. Calls to the chancellor's were said, “I lack energy and feel drained.” For more information contact ing maternity leave time off and creating, not immediately returned. helped her cope after her surgery. “You Rosas added that she already provide networking, real world may think this is for children. This is Marilyn Moore, Main Art Gallery employs listening to music, one of the applications, ways of improving standard equipment at my house,” she many different tools recommended by at 278-7750 or Elizabeth Cham- “I chose Chicano to signify pride and the Graphic Design Department heritage, a movement to make social and said. Bene. pion, School of Arts at 278-2434. DIVERSITY Stevens also said laughing was as a whole and eventually start a • from page 1 political change. My interest lies in bring- An international business major at student business. ing more Latinos to Cal State Fullerton.” another therapeutic tool, adding that the workshop said she would like to be Communications Week The club is free now but future Latino is a good word to use. It’s an He added, “My mission is to include merely feeling the movement of mus- more spiritual and read the Bible more. cles while laughing could ease tension ‘98 costs for speakers and trips umbrella term more appropriate for a the community in mainstream of our She said exercise, also suggested by mixed audience, Cardenas said. in a person. Bene, helps her as well. may arise. The meetings will be society, for social and political change. “How to refer to an individual is My only concern is terms to divide our- She also said physical exercise and “It helps me emotionally. It clears my The 20th Anniversary of Com- on Wednesdays at noon in the knowing your audience,” Cardenas said. selves against it.” massage were other tools. head of all the garbage,” she said. TheDaily Titan Nathan Orme Executive Editor Joe Chirco Business Manager Jeff Tracy Advertising Sales Manager Stephen Rubin News Editor Denise Carson Asst. News Editor Annette Wells Asst. News Editor Dena Fargo Advertising Production Mgr. Keith Mason Opinion Editor Erin Whiteside Sports Editor Kerry Murray Asst. Sports Editor Gina Alexander Detour Editor Erick Wong Perspectives Editor Ron Soliman Photo Editor Brian Dieriex Sports Photo Editor Steve Muise Internet and Graphics Editor Lori Anderson Internet Editor Sheryl Tebelin Advertising Production Asst. 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Plain and simple. and it starts with what kind of student’s, appropriately draft together a proposal And then, as a basketball player myself, this a better place by our actions. When I heard the overwhelming faculty, even grants and money that we that would appeal to the student popula- I shake my head in disgust. The qual- People say they will never come back results for the fitness center referendum can attract to this school. tion. ity people in the athletic department and here after they graduate. vote, where the no vote annihilated the What kind of quality professor’s and As much as I would have absolutely recreation offices deserve better. Instead, But not me. yes’s, I saw a vision of this school. And students in the future are ever going to loved this proposal to pass, I am not apparently we didn’t care enough, because I’ll come back, perhaps for alumni what flashed in front of my eyes was want to be part of a school that does not completely blinded by passion that I enough people did not vote. games, perhaps as a guest speaker in not that of a forward-looking four-year even take pride in itself? missed the problems with the issue. I don’t know if athletics had enough one of my journalism classes. I want to Erin Whiteside institution, but that of a run down, old, What quality individual would want Three hundred dollars per year is a lot yes votes to overtake the two thousand be proud to tell people where I attended dusty-looking ghost town. to be a part of this University when he to ask of the average student, although negative people, but we could have tried. school. hen I woke up this morning, I choose When the fitness center proposal was or she can be part of the progressive UC I will still maintain that the benefits far As one gymnast told me perfectly, how I don’t want to say I went to Fullerton, something dark to wear to school. shot down, this school suffered in a world Irvine or Long Beach State right down outweigh the costs. else will we get the things we want of we the old run down ghost school. Maybe I needed a black armband of hurt, losing more than just a qual- the road? I still believe in leaving things better don’t do anything about it? instead. ity building on campus. While students By not passing the fitness center ref- off when you leave than how they were I still maintain that the fitness center That would have been the only true gained absolutely nothing, Cal State Ful- erendum, this University has condemned when you came. People before us paid and other new, renovated state of the art way to appropriately mourn for a school, lerton took a giant step backward. itself to living in the realm of second-best for the Student Union, however, today’s buildings are vital to the survival and where students who attend seem more In essence, no one, not the students, compared to everyone else. students, thankless for that, returned the improvement of this school. than happy to let it just wither away, fall- faculty, alumni or even this school gained And it’s not just the apathetic student favor by leaving nothing to our future, I can only hope that AS will draft a ing farther and farther behind its compe- a darn thing. population that is to blame. It’s Associ- with the exception of a new sign or cof- new plan, and that students will take on tition where it will eventually die. Instead, the school will start losing, ated Students, for not taking the time to fee shop here or there. the honor and sense of pride in making TheDaily 6 n SPORTS Titan March 26, 1998 THURSDAY C r o s s Chris St. Clair and Chris Dade, teammates for five years, see their paths diverge as they finish their time as Titans. Story by Kerry Murray Photo Illustration by William Vasta

ive years ago, Chris Dade and Chris St. Clair started a But St. Clair opted for CSUF because he knew the staff “He’s a quiet guy, but he leads by example,” Hawking said. Hawking said Dade consistently played solid defense, but journey together. through a family friend and thought it would be a good place “He’s been responsible for running our team.” also was an obvious offensive threat as well. They became roommates,R teammates, friends and evolved o to play. aSt. Clair d finished his season with a career total s of 185 three- Dade stepped into the No. 1 position for career three-point into two of the Titans’ most recognizable basketball players. St. Clair played in all but one game his freshman season as pointers which places him second all-time amongst field goals, ending his Titan career with 191. But their journey together has come to an end and the two a Titan, averaging about 15 to 20 minutes of play per game. Titan three-point shooters. Dade was also named to the All-Big West honorable men- Titans will now part their separate ways. As time elapsed, he saw more playing time and became the y the sixth grade, Dade was already known as “the little tion both last year and this year. “They’ve been mainstays of the program for the past four Titans’ No. 2 scorer, averaging 10 points per game. Dennis Rodman” on the playground court. “Game in and game out he rose to the challenge,” years,” Titan Head Coach Bob Hawking said. “They are posi- St. Clair redshirted the following year after suffering a Although he spent most of his youth on the baseball fields, Hawking said. “He never backed down.” tive guys who lead by example.” serious knee injury, which required reconstructive surgery to Dade found his calling on the basketball court. Sophomore Ike Harmon said Dade has been the leading replace a torn anterior cruciate ligament. Dade split time playing at both the point and shooting guard ow that their Titan careers are over, the jerseys hung up, the scorer for the Titans, while St. Clair has been the motor of the “It really didn’t bother me too much redshirting because positions at El Camino High School, but earned the Avocado practices and games through, Dade and St. Clair both look team, but both have been extremely worthy leaders. then I could finish with Devaughn (Wright) and Dade,” St. League’s Most Valuable Player and CIF Player of the Year as ahead to the future. “They have had to be better than everybody else every day,” Clair said. an off guard. St. Clair said he will graduate this spring with a BA in politi- Harmon said. After his knee surgery, St. Clair came back and hit his stride. Dade’s athleticism and 58 percent shooting performance cal science, but does not know where he will go from there. Five years ago, the two Titans began their journey at Cal As a junior, he played in all 27 games and started the last 22 of from the floor led El Camino to the San Diego CIF Division “I’d like to play overseas, but I have not had any offers yet,” State Fullerton, each one facing his own struggles, celebrating them. II Championship and earned him recognition to colleges St. Clair said. his own triumphs and evolving into his own leader... Hawking said St. Clair’s three-point shooting improved that throughout the country. Dade said he plans to sign with an agent immediately and year, but he will always remember his performance against the Princeton, Cornell, San Jose State and the University of also try to play overseas for a few years or maybe even take a s his senior year came to a close, St. Clair found him- UC Santa Barbara Guachos. Washington all showed interest in Dade, but the talented crack at the NBA. self with a handful of choices on where to continue his Within two minutes of the start, St. Clair took an elbow to athlete enjoyed the personnel at CSUF and opted to sign as a “If I really do have that shot, then I’m going to take it,” basketball career in the college ranks. the nose that sent him off the court with blood pouring every- Titan on his father’s advice. Dade said. Boise State, UC Irvine, San Diego State and Cal Poly where. Dade redshirted his freshman year to recover from a wrist For five years, Dade and St. Clair witnessed the program Pomona all showed an interest in the Sonora stand-out that led “Many guys would not re-enter at that point,” Hawking injury suffered during high school, but stepped in during his evolve from a 6-20 team their freshman season to a team that his team to a league championship. said. “But he went back in and ended the evening with 23 sophomore year to appear in all 27 games. advanced to the Big West semifinals this season. “At first Fullerton wasn’t too interested,” St. Clair said. “I points and went six for nine from the three-point line.” “More than anything, we’ve given him the major responsi- “It’s been quite an interesting ride at Fullerton,” Dade said. had an offer from Irvine on the table and actually thought I Hawking added that St. Clair has been a dedicated player bility of marking the opposing teams’ most outstanding perim- “I’ve learned a lot of things.” was going to go there.” and an easy guy to coach. eter shooter,” Hawking said. And now, after five years, this Titan journey has come to an

end. Next destination ... still unknown. artsarts && entertainment ------entertainment DetourThe Daily Titan California State University, Fullerton March 26, 1998 Fading Colors Despite the controversial book’s best-seller status, the movie “Primary Colors” seems a little watered down

By JEREMY SCHERER Daily Titan Staff Writer

“Primary Colors” starts off bright, but the colors begin to fade by the second act. The one thing that seems to be missing in the latest of the John Travolta comeback pictures is objectivity. This film seems to be slanted way too far in the look at many controversial topics of today’s society. If society deems a subject negative or positive, director Mike Nichols seems to hold the topic in that light and only let the audience see it in that way. As many people know, “Primary Colors” is taken from the supposedly fictionalized book of the same title written by an author that called himself Anonymous. Anonymous was guessed to be an insider from the Clinton campaign camp due to the negative information that was put in the novel about the current head of the United States. Anonymous turned out to be a reporter from the Boston area named Joe Klein that was discovered after a large scale search and ended being caught through his daughter’s bragging at a respected private elementary school. The book was considered a piece of fiction, but when compared to the events in the Clinton campaign the case was a little too close to call, according to the Clinton administration. The book was published and due to the public’s curiosity of who Anonymous was and the ties to the president, the book was a huge success, riding on top of the New York Times’ bestseller list for a few months. Hollywood noticed the success of the book and just like any popular book, the film version had to be made. Nichols, the respected screenwriter and director, and his former comedy partner, Elaine May, have taken the task of making “Primary Colors” into a digestible two hour comedy/drama for the common masses. Nichols has gathered a large pool of talent that includes Travolta, Billy Bob Thornton, Kathy Bates, Emma Thompson and the new young Sidney Poitier , Adrian Lester. Though Travolta gets top billing as presidential candidate Jack Stanton, the real star of this film is Lester. The story follows Lester as Henry Burton, a young campaign advisor that is struggling to find a candidate that he can support and actually believe in and the struggle to get that candidate into the Oval Office. Strong performances are turned in by Bates, Thornton and Lester. Bates turns in her best performance since “Misery” as an uncontrollable campaign aid whose job is to protect the candidate from scandal. Bates is her typically loud cocky self who breezes through scenes and takes them over, leaving little for the other actors to do or say. Thornton portrays a self-described redneck that is a sexist pig with his heart in the right place. After years of struggling in low budget films Thornton is capitalizing on his success from “Sling Blade,” which he wrote and directed, and seems to be picking roles that are well suited for him. Primary Colors takes many of today’s social issues and deal with them in an almost checkpoint way. First, “politics are dirty,” but their are a few candidates that want to help. The second topic is adultery. “Adultery is bad,” the film says, but can be dealt with in a few scenes and then pretty much ignored. The third point of the film is “drugs are bad.” If a person does drugs they will ruin their life and not amount to much unless they were taken in small doses during the 1970s. see COLORS / 5

A Breathing Roomof Her Own With honesty and confrontation, Kristin Donner bares her soul in her solo exhibit “Breathing Room”

By JOE FLORKOWSKI “The Fall” is the only photo mural in the dis- of her first art classes on campus. Daily Titan Staff Writer play. It is actually a photo mural of a three-dimen- “It’s probably my most detailed work that I sional collage, using real leaves and magazine have in the show here,” Donner explained. A man holds his lifeless lover in his arms. A images for effect. The photo mural shows a nude Oil bars were used on Donner’s piece nude woman gasps for air. Jesus’ bloody cruci- man holding another nude man who has just “Naissance.” Oil bars are used in a style similar to fixion. passed away. finger painting, which makes this an unusual piece These are not images for the faint of heart. “It deals with issues of homosexuality in our for Donner. She said that this piece, like “Reach” These paintings and photo mural are the work of society and homosexuality in mythology, as well. also resulted from being pushed to go further by Kristin Donner, a Cal State Fullerton art major, If you look closely, the figure in the center is cupid her professor. who features these works in her solo exhibit, and his lover. He has just passed away, which is “Naissance” is translated from the French, “Breathing Room.” The exhibit is on display at the where ‘The Fall’ comes in,” Donner explained. meaning “rebirth.” The painting, for Donner, deals MainFrame Gallery through April 3. “Breathing Room” was Donner’s first painting with women being at the center of all life. “It’s The three works above: “The Fall,” “Breathing of a human being, and features a woman drown- kind of an empowering piece. I can tough it out. Room” and “For You” deal with darker themes ing. For Donner, the painting helped her get over If I have obstacles I can overcome them,” Donner than the other paintings in Donner’s show. some things she was going through. described the painting. “For You” shows an arm on a wooden board “I was going through some personal issues Donner started oil painting in 5th grade, but left with a gaping hole in the wrist. The hole is dripping at the time and I was moving past some stuff art in high school when she got into music. She blood, and in the corner of the picture the edge of and moving on. This was my way to say ‘I rediscovered painting again in general education a crown of thorns can be seen. It is Donner’s most was drowning for a while’ and now I’m fine,” classes and soon art became Donner’s major. recent work. She said she wanted to do something Donner said. Donner hopes to teach at the university level one religious for a long time and admitted that some In “Reach” a pair of hands emerges from the day, and wouldn’t mind seeing her work displayed people find it kind of gory. dark, heading towards the light. “It deals with internationally. “It’s very confrontational. I wanted to take moving forward and looking towards a bright “Painting is something I can imagine myself that angle because so many times when you see future,” Donner said. Donner said that she also doing for the rest of my life,” she said. a portrayal of Jesus, it’s very angelic and picture pushed her limit on this painting, and blended Donner is having a reception for her six works perfect. I wanted to throw it into everyone’s face, colors, being more free with the paint. on Saturday, March 28 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. in and just say, look, this is dealing with death and Donner’s piece “Thirsty” is an appropriate the MainFrame Gallery, which is located inside RON SOLIMAN/Daily Titan a lot of pain, and it communicates to the viewer name for a still life painting that features a tea- the Titan Student Union. Kristin Donner stands before her piece “For You.” The CSUF art major’s exhibit “Breathing Room” that Jesus went through all that suffering for us,” kettle, a wine bottle, and a carafe. “Thirsty” was will continue through April 3 in the MainFrame Gallery in the Titan Student Union. Donner said. one of Donner’s first paintings, produced in one March 26, 1998 5 ------Detour ------

if taken care of. COLORS One of the reasons that “Primary • from page 4 Colors” may seem a little too positive is Point number four. “AIDS is very sad.” the fact that Nichols is a personal friend Check In If a person is infected with the virus then of Clinton, or maybe it is due to Clinton’s Neutral Milk Hotel combines real life and emotions people should feel sorry for them but connection to many powerful people in on their latest release should not worry because they will be fine Hollywood. Either way “Primary Colors” “The Aeroplane Over the Sea.” By JEREMY SCHERER scarred psyche as he, in disgusting Daily Titan Staff Writer detail, relates the images of his lost brother that float around in his head. Neutral Milk Hotel’s new album The track seems to be done in one “The Aeroplane Over the Sea” should take as Magnum releases the years of be checked into. hidden guilt and frustration that have “Aeroplane” is Neutral Milk Hotel’s built up. It is personal songs like this follow up album to 1995’s “On Avery that make the album such a joy to listen Island,” both released on Merge to. These songs seem to open up the records. authors and let them share a small bit Neutral Milk Hotel is not full of of their pain and helps others to know lighthearted empty songs lamenting that they are not alone if they share over the loss of the girl that works at personal experiences. Hot Dog on a Stick. “Aeroplane” is a themed album that is based around three subjects; The loss of Jeff Magnum’s brother at a young age, his divorce and new found outlook on religion. Neutral Milk Hotel is the latest group to release an album from the Elephant 6 family. The family is a loose group of friends that record together and have formed a company that really does not exist to help get the word out about each other’s projects. Magnum is the foundation of Neutral Milk Hotel. Though he uses a few friends from the Elephant 6 family like Robert Schneider of Apples in Stereo or Julian Koster of the Music Tapes, Magnum is responsible for the bulk of the album’s writing. Magnum has made the most personal record to date of the family. Many of Magnum’s songs consist of him singing and playing acoustic guitar on the new album. A few fans were worried that after the instant accessibility of “On Avery Island” new fans would not be able to get into “Aeroplane.” After one listen these fans were shown to have no worries. Songs like “Holland, 1945,” “The King of Carrot Flowers parts one, two and three” or “Communist Daughter” lend themselves to open ears with no resistance at all. The album’s highlight is “Two- Headed Boy Pt. Two” Though part one is a brilliant track , part two seems to dive into Magnum’s emotionally