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DailyThe Student Voice of California StateTitan University, Fullerton CSUF to Rally Against Partner Hate Tomorrow With TV Gathering sponsored by of Prejudice” will be torn down in a symbolic gesture. student groups to bring Jill Hanna, Associated Students awareness of hate crimes Inc. Vice President of Finance, Network helped the coalition plan the event The agreement with By Daralyn Schoenewald since the LGBA first approached Daily Titan Staff Writer ASI in early September with the in- KCET for an OC channel [email protected] tention of bringing awareness to an has yet to be finalized anti-gay hate crime. Cal State Fullerton students “The campus community is re- will rally together to bring aware- ally coming together to take a stand By Maggie Hauser ness against hate crimes with the against this issue,” Hanna said. Daily Titan Staff Writer “Rally Against Hate” tomorrow. Though LGBA first came up with [email protected] A coalition of stu- the idea for the An agreement between Cal State dent organizations event, “the focus is Fullerton and a local TV station has including the Les- not on LGBA. It’s been reached that will generate a TV bian Gay Bisexual “The campus on the coalition. channel for Orange County. Alliance, the Mov- community is really The coalition does The new station will be called imiento Estudiantil coming together to not want hate in

KCET Orange and will operate 24 Chicano de Aztlán, take a stand against the campus com- hours a day, seven days a week. the Middle Eastern munity,” Hanna So far there has only been an Student Society and this issue. “ said. – Jill Hanna agreement that KCET and CSUF the Asian Pacific Former LGBA ASI Vice President of Finance will be beginning discussions about Student Associa- member Roderick working together to produce broad- tion will present the Pio Roda agreed. casting in Southern California, said rally from 10 a.m. “It is important Rick Pullen, dean of the College of to 2 p.m. in the to explore what Communications. Quad. is rooted in our society that could Pullen said that he is looking for- The rally will feature spoken-word drive someone to that level,” he ward to representing the College of artists as well as a bell ringing to sig- said. Communications throughout the nify the frequency that hate crimes Last week, the coalition was given upcoming decision-making process occur in the U.S. $930 in funding from ASI. between the university and the pub- There will also be student speakers The Dean of Students office -pro lic broadcasting corporation. and information tables, said Tony vided $2,500 to go to T-shirts for “The details are to be worked out, Ragazzo, adviser to LGBA. the event. and I hope to be a major player in From 1:15 to 2 p.m. there will be T-shirts will be given out to par- that,” Pullen said. “I have an outline a training session to raise awareness ticipants of the event on a limited as to some of the things we might of diversity issues, Ragazzo said. basis. discuss and some approaches that we There will also be a “Wall of Organizers of the rally are relying might take in working together.” Hope” where participants can place heavily on word of mouth and grass- According to a press release writ- a pledge to help combat hate crimes roots publicity. By suzanne sullivan/For the Daily Titan ten by Bruce Erickson, the universi- and a “Wall of Prejudice” where “This event has really grown in art in motion - Tattoo artist Matthew Wheeler works on a tattoo for his client Joseph Arizon in ty’s associate vice president of univer- students can write their experiences the last few weeks and I think it will sity communications and marketing, Fullerton at Aces High on Tuesday. SEE PAGE 4 FOR STORY ON TATTOO SUBCULTURE with hate crimes. be good for the community,” Hanna KCET Orange will have its own At the end of the rally, the “Wall said. digital channel and will include local programming specific to Orange County and CSUF along with appropriate PBS contribu- Student Receives Trustees’ Award for Outstanding Achievement tions. By Marina Zarate Hearst/California State University visit a convalescent home whenever Paula Selleck, news director of Daily Titan Staff Writer Trustees’ Award for Outstanding they could. About every month my public affairs, said that discussions [email protected] Achievement on Sept. 19. dad would go down to Mexico and are “in the very beginning stages.” The award presented each student help out – it was like ‘Pimp My “Where will the operation be lo- Ben Davis, a Cal State Fullerton with $3,000 for the upcoming aca- Ride.’ He would find old cars and cated, and what kind of program- graduate student, dreams of being a demic year. sponsors to fix them up and take ming will there be? That is to be de- college professor. Students had to demonstrate a fi- them to Mexico for those in need.” termined,” Selleck said. By the age of 25, he has already nancial need, the ability to overcome His charity work became more Part-time communications in- taught elementary school children a personal hardship, have a strong fruitful when he began working with structor Mike Tharp said in an e- as part of an after-school program in academic track record and an exem- the Watts Family Christian Center mail interview that the deal would Costa Mesa, volunteered at a church plary record of community service. where he went on his missionary trip enable many communications stu- on Skid Row, visited China to teach Davis believes he won the award to Africa. dents, especially broadcast majors, children how to speak English and because of his community service. For Davis, the trip to Africa was to learn from the ground up about traveled to Africa as a missionary to “I guess I had some accomplish- invaluable in teaching him to be the hottest trend in journalism from provide basic first aid to an orphan- ments that made me a viable candi- thankful for what he has been given the partnership. age. date,” Davis said. “Mostly my mis- in life. “Convergence, multiple plat- For Davis, giving back to the com- sion trip and community service.” “It’s amazing to see how people forms, repurposing or whatever munity was simply a way of paying Davis was humble when compar- in Africa lived happier with nothing you call it, is the wave of the fu- forward all of the things that have ing his achievements to those of oth- than people here who have every- ture,” Tharp said. “I know I intend been given to him. ers in his benevolent peer group. thing,” he said. “It was a huge lesson to encourage my student reporters “I figure that as long as you have “When I went to that banquet to for me.” specializing in print to capitalize on what you need, why not give back,” receive the award, you should have Davis is always looking for fur- the opportunities to learn these new Davis said. heard the stories that some of the ther opportunities to teach abroad capabilities.” Davis completed his undergradu- other students had,” he said. “Some once his graduate education is com- Many CSUF students complete ate education at Vanguard University of them had lost both their parents pleted. internships in numerous depart- in 2003 and began attending CSUF at an early age and had to assume pa- “In China, I obtained a great un- ments at KCET, including television in the fall of 2005. rental responsibility of their brothers derstanding of a different culture,” production, marketing and commu- While volunteering and focus- and sisters. I was blown away.” he said. nications. ing on his education, Davis also Davis credits his parents for his “You have to do that. You have Pullen said the partnership with found time to spend on his interests, ability to be socially aware, recall- to see other cultures and people be- KCET could create a new learning friends and family. ing childhood memories of his par- cause you gain great perspective.” environment for CSUF students. Because of these exempliary ents involved with the community Robert McLain, a history profes- Students may be able to use KCET achievements, Davis was one of through charitable organizations. Courtesy of CSUF public Affairs 19 students from the CSU system “My parents are a great influence CSUF student Ben Davis was one of 19 students from the CSU system to receive the SEE KCET - PAGE 3 to receive the 2006-07 William R. on me,” Davis said. “They would SEE DAVIS - PAGE 3 Hearst/California State University Trustees’ Award for Outstanding Achievement.

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“The Integrated Mother” author Michelle Dortch will ALL MARKED UP speak about dealing with life in times of chaos at noon PHOTO BY STEFANIE SHORT in UH 205. Amber Hansen of Los Angeles shows off her “tattoos” as part of her costume at The Symphonic Band perform some of their classic Ani-Magic Friday. Hansen, a Santa work, including John Zdechilk’s “Chorale and Shaker Monica College student, dressed as Zorin Blitz of Hellsing. Ani-Magic was a Dance” at 8 p.m. in the Meng Concert Hall. Tickets three-day Japanese Animation conven- are $10 for the general public, $5 advance purchase for tion held in Lancaster Sept. 29-Oct. 1. senior citizens and students with CSUF ID.

WEDNESDAY Writing for creativity and healing workshop begins at noon in the Women’s Center UH 205. Attendees will be encouraged to write in journaling, poetry or fiction style to cope with a loss or painful events.

“Rally Against Hate” from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Quad.

Men’s soccer vs. Cal State Northridge. Game starts at 7 p.m.

THURSDAY CSUF jazz performers play the works of Fred Sturm, www.myspace.com/108486210 Thad Jones and George Stone at 8 p.m. in the Meng MYSPACE PROFILE Concert Hall. Tickets are $15 to the general public, $10 advance purchase for senior citizens and students with a CSUF ID. CSUF’s Answer to Indiana Jones who made it, where it came from, SUBMISSIONS: To have your event in The Daily Titan’s Calendar, Archaeology student hopes to preserve and and how old it could be,” he said. please submit event information to [email protected] one week “Take the time to Stanslow is half Shawnee Indian, prior to the date of event. recover family heritage get to know your a group from southern Illinois.

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exceptional invidividual continue to carry the lessons that back in the aisles said. and a credit to CSUF. The FDA found illnesses in spinach again, she said.

“He also has a strong code of his family taught him in pursing as after an E. coli scare at least 30 states that received Also, consumers living in the much knowledge as he can. moral and social justice that he – Robert McLain “ spinach transported from this city of Fullerton have showed no “I want to learn a lot about a lot lives by. I think these qualities By SHEENA DESAI specific location, according to keen interest in purchasing any CSUF History Professor of things,” he said. “My grandfa- make him an exceptional individ- Daily Titan Staff Writer CNN.com. forms of spinach at local grocery ther is an 82-year-old World War [email protected] ual and a credit to CSUF.” This led to grocery stores tak- stores. And although Davis has had an II vet and to this day, he contin- After the recent health scare ing spinach out of their produce “Nobody is asking for spinach Davis had dabbled in film and ues to want to learn. I think that inclination to be an educator from involving spinach, the Federal sections and keeping it out of because everyone knows what’s has completed a documentary on my family taught me to empathize a very young age, he has recently Drug Administration lifted the reach of consumers. going on because of what’s on civil rights and a stand-up routine. with other people to continue shown an interest in motion pic- warning against spinach on Fri- The E. coli linked to the spin- in the news,” said John McCoy, He is currently attempting to get a tures. growing as a person.” day. ach is an intestinal bacterium manager of an Albertsons in Ful- Spinach has now been put that can be found in humans lerton. back into produce aisles nation- and animals. Judging from the precipitous wide, according to the Los An- It can produce a powerful drop in spinach sales, the agri- geles Times. toxin that can cause abdominal cultural market has been shaken KCET: Joint venture in the works The leafy green vegetable is cramps, bloody diarrhea and up. There is ambivalence in the (From Page One) Pullen said that he thinks that available throughout the year even death. market right now because no facilities to cover events held on KCET is likely looking beyond and has more nutrients than “It is one of those intestinal one knows whether the crops campus that would be broadcast on “Increased visibility CSUF, but that the university is a most other foods. disorders that is fairly common growing in the fields are good or KCET Orange. major player in Orange County life. All types of vitamins, iron, in our environment,” said Vince bad. gives you increased “Increased visibility gives you “I can see those kinds of things credibility and I think potassium, calcium and numer- Merrill, epidemiology professor “It won’t effect the price of being covered,” Pullen said. “As well increased credibility, and I think ous other nutrients make up this of health science. “Not many spinach for consumers,” Naoko as other significant events on cam- KCET knows that. KCET knows that,” Pullen said. “I healthy plant, said WHFoods. people know, but this same thing Akashi, an assistant professor of think KCET partnered with us be- pus that would create interest in – Rick Pullen “ com. was found last year in packaged economics said. the community. Perhaps students Dean of CSUF College of cause of our size and impact in Or- So how could something so salads.” “But because of the negative- from the College of Communica- Communications ange County and Southern Califor- healthy be the cause of illness Hearing the dangers of con- demand shock, it will affect the tions could be involved in taping nia.” and death? suming spinach that may have profit of farmers and companies those and editing them for use on KCET president and CEO Al On Sept. 15, a California E. coli in it has resulted in many that are in that agricultural sec- KCET.” University President Milton Gor- Jerome said in the press release that natural foods company was as- people debating whether they tor. I definitely think it is going Tharp agreed that the joint ven- don said in the press release that he he expects Orange County viewers sociated with a countrywide E. want to put their health at risk. to harm agricultural business, es- ture with KCET would help CSUF looks forward to building on the to be pleased with the new channel, coli outbreak that has killed one “I always thought spinach pecially in our area.” to become a leader in teaching stu- strong relationship shared by KCET citing the positive response to the person and caused nearly 190 was supposed to be healthy for Consumers have become hesi- dents about the “next big thing in and CSUF, referring to “many launch of KCET Desert Cities in the others to fall ill, according to you,” psychology student Priscil- tant with what they are purchas- journalism.” new projects that could include Coachella Valley. CNN.com. la Martinez said. “You even see ing at grocery stores and have Pullen said that students could ex- developing new academic courses “We expect our Orange County The outbreak has been linked Popeye eating it so you think it’s begun to examine what it is that pect to see signs of the partnership as to benefit Cal State Fullerton- stu viewers will be equally pleased,” Je- to spinach from Natural Selec- good. But now I’m staying away they are buying. early as next year. dents.” rome said. tion Foods located in California’s from it.” “This incident is newsworthy, There is an “inclusive nature” to Orange County’s population of The collaboration marks the sec- Monterey, San Benito and Santa Martinez’ grandmother had a which is good. Out healthy con- the partnership between the two en- almost 3 million makes the OC pub- ond project for CSUF and KCET. Clara counties. bad experience with some spin- sciousness is improving – we are tities, Selleck said. lic television market a profitable one, In January 2006, KCET became the This region of California is ach she had eaten at a Chinese trying to be healthier as a soci- “We’re expecting other partners. but one that has mostly been over- sole media sponsor of the opening responsible for more than half restaurant in San Diego. This ety,” said Merrill. Who might be next? We’ll find out,” shadowed by public programming season of the new CSUF Performing he said. in Los Angeles. Arts Center. October 3, 2006 5

A democracy is nothing more than mob rule, where fifty-one percent of the people may take away the rights of the other forty-nine. OPINION Thomas Jefferson Titan Editorial Americans Aren’t Safer, Report Says Providing insight, analysis and perspective since 1960 By Carol Rojas was best for us. by far been the decision to invade swer is no. According to the newly Daily Titan Staff Writer What followed was a wave of Iraq. declassified National Intelligence [email protected] legislation that increasingly with- In an altered state of mind and Estimate report on terrorism, Amer- ered away those same rights that the with the possibility of seeking re- icans are an even greater terrorist tar- Since the terrorist attacks on U. S. has historically prided itself venge against those that had com- get than ever before. Stop the Hate Sept. 11 the world as we know it in. mitted such a heinous crime towards As a result of our government’s has changed dramatically. In our Edmund Burke once said “All Pacific Student Association will In a string of “anti-terrorist” ef- us, we invaded a nation. actions we have lost the luxury of outrage over the tragedy, American that is necessary for the triumph meet to show their resolve in forts we diligently followed what our In the process, we created the security. According to the report, patriotism heightened. of evil is that good men do noth- combating hate crimes. government suggested. same turmoil that we experienced in an effort to democratize Iraq, American flags suddenly emerged ing.” But while these groups are We accepted the Patriot Act, for a country that had no connec- we have increased the threat of from home to home while flag bum- This summer, a female Cal coming together, individuals an anti-terror legislation that gave tion to the Sept. 11 attacks. terrorism by “shaping a new genera- per stickers covered cars all along the State Fullerton student and a who are not part of them should greater power to law enforcement And we did it all for the assurance tion of terrorist leaders and opera- freeway. friend were allegedly attacked also attend. Because while there to track suspected terrorists, while of protection from terrorists that tives.” We felt unity as a nation. In our by a fellow male student who is strength in numbers, when it dramatically altering the balance be- were threatening our Western way There is no end in sight for Amer- emotional state of vulnerability, accused them of being “dikes” comes down to it, the decision to tween liberty and security for Ameri- of life. icans. The restrictions will continue we found solace in the American when they were walking through either make a difference or walk cans. Five years after the attacks, re- to emerge. The death toll will con- way of life we had grown up with. a nearby alley. away comes We were forced to accept the strictions on American liberties have tinue to rise. The terrorists will con- Afraid of the newly discovered As the male down to the National Security Agency’s domes- not disappeared as we continue tinue to breed anti-American senti- resentment towards Western val- beat the two individual. tic surveillance program, which in- sacrificing ourselves for a promise ment. ues and ideals, Americans willingly females, his One voice volved secret wiretapping of com- of democracy that is nowhere in The truth is that as we slowly give gave up civil liberties in exchange friends watched One voice in the in the beat- munications within the U. S. and sight. Increasingly, we lose our our rights away, the democracy and for “protection” by a government on. beating that hap- ing that hap- abroad. brothers and sisters in a never–end- security we were assured will fade that promised to do everything it They didn’t pened this We even went as far as to accept ing war. away. pened this summer could to secure the safety of its citi- do anything summer may growing restrictions on flying, in- At 2,974, the number of U.S. As the current administration may have stopped zens. then to stop have stopped cluding a ban on any liquids in car- soldiers killed in Iraq has surpassed dreams up new ways of “protect- In hopes of returning to a state of the violence. two lives from being two lives from ry-on luggage. As we scoffed at the the number of people killed in the ing” us from terrorists, more and normalcy we diligently obeyed our But CSUF is changed forever. being changed notion of it all, we were still forced World Trade Center Attacks. Nearly more of our brothers and sisters government. doing some- forever. to comply. 43,000 Iraqi civilians have died as a die in vain in a war that has Like a child obeying their parent, thing now. As history The greatest overall sacrifice of result of the U.S. invasion. promised everything and delivered we assumed our leaders knew what A coalition has shown us those valued American liberties has Today, are we any safer? The an- nothing. of CSUF stu- time and time dent organizations will meet in again, it just takes one voice, or the “Rally Against Hate” tomor- one movement acting as one, to row to bring attention to hate make a change. It just takes one crimes that occur not just in the idea to start a revolution. Education Excellence Initiative local community, but through- So, whether you’re part of a By Harmony Trevino California where Hispanics make up the thirteenth amendment was rati- denied rights, but now have the out the nation. student organization or an in- Daily Titan Staff Writer 48 percent of the student body. fied to the U.S. Constitution. opportunity through programs Organizations including the dividual who just doesn’t see a [email protected] Federal government focus on one We can’t forget the segregation like the White House Initiative on Lesbian Gay Bisexual Alliance, point to violence motivated by particular group, such as an ethnic that didn’t end until the Supreme Education Excellence for Hispanic Movimiento Estudiantil Chica- hate, we urge you to take a stand Only 1 in 10 Hispanic students minority group, may seem unfair to Court decision of Brown v. Board of Americans to band together and use no de Aztlán, the Middle Eastern this Wednesday. complete high school, according to excluded groups, but this treatment Education in 1954. government programs to their ad- Student Society and the Asian We’ll see you there. the 2003 U.S. Census Bureau, and is indeed anything but unfair. J a p a n e s e - A m e r i c a n s vantage. the government is trying to improve The suffering of any minority is owned 12,726 acres of farm- Hispanics, especially in Califor- those numbers. a debt yet to be paid by the Found- land in California before the nia, should take the opportunity to EDITOR’S NOTE: The Titan Editorial is solely the opinion of the Daily Titan edito- To increase the numbers in aca- ing Fathers and their lineage. No, California Alien Land Law of 1913 learn from the White House Initia- rial board and was written after the open debate between board members. demic achievement, the White minorities will not “get over” the in- prohibited “aliens ineligible to citi- tive and advance their culture aca- The editorial board consists of the executive editor, the managing editor, the House has taken special interest in justices by the U.S. government that zenship” from owning land or prop- demically. opinion editor, the news editors, the copy chief and other editors upon ap- helping Hispanic families, many of have gone unpaid for. erty, allowing only a three-year lease Discouraged in the past from pointment of the executive editor. whom have students that need to Many minorities, such as blacks, leases. seeking education, minorities are overcome obstacles such as language Asians, and Hispanics, have suffered When Pearl Harbor was attacked, getting a leg up in higher education barriers and unfamiliarity with the at the hands of our dear Founding Japanese-Americans were sent to that has been greatly deserved. U.S. education system. Fathers. internment camps by the FBI and Given that there are some cultural Letters to the Editor The White House Initiative on Minorities have had little time were classified as “dangerous enemy barriers such as the traditional Mexi- Education Excellence for Hispanic The Daily Titan welcomes letters to the editor. All letters must include to reap and sew the opportunities aliens”. can values of the family being more Americans was created by President the sender’s first and last name. Students must include their majors, and that old white males had created for Undocumented Mexican immi- important than education, the op- other writers must include their affiliation to the university, if appli- Bush in 2001. It was meant to boost themselves because they were too grants, who have been an impor- pression from the U.S. government cable. The Daily Titan reserves the right to edit letters for length, access to college, increase Hispanic busy being oppressed. tant source of agricultural labor in and its lousy racially prejudice legis- grammar and spelling. Send letters to Julie Anne Ines, the executive edi- family involvement and close the Blacks have ancestors who were California as early as 1900, have lation and disregard of human rights tor, at [email protected]. achievement gap. taken from their countries and en- been victims of the revolving door. has been no help. This is especially important in slaved in the U.S. until 1865 when Corporate America used Mexicans The minority and their families to their liking and then forced them wouldn’t need as much help from back to Mexico, when they were not the government if they were only al- needed anymore. lowed the chance at a decent educa- Leaders’ Popularity Linked to Oil Influence Minorities in the past have been tion in the first place. By christina Martinez This was when gas prices fell to Vladimir Putin’s ratings have also oil. Daily Titan Staff Writer about $2.62 a gallon. As the gas gone up. Coming up on his last There are other things however [email protected] prices continue to fall, Bush’s ap- year in office, Putin has been feeling that can make a leader’s approval rat- proval ratings continue to rise. more at ease because of the great oil ings fluctuate like war and domestic The fluctuation of gas prices seems Gas prices are so influential in a production in his country. issues in a country. to lead to the fluctuation of interna- politician’s campaign that some ana- However, this comes at a time But it seems like the more gas tional leaders’ approval ratings. lysts believe it can determine elec- right before a new election will take prices rise, the more international It seems like every time gas prices tion results. place in Russia for president. leaders’ ratings go down and vice are on the rise, leaders’ approval rat- According to the UK Times on- According to the UK Times on- versa. ings are down and when gas prices line, politicians believe that the price line, Putin said that Russia over the People are too focused on approv- are down, the approval ratings seem of gas will decide which party con- next ten years will spend about $100 al ratings for international leaders. to rise. This is obvious, yes, but all trols the House of Representatives billion to get the nation’s oil to the No matter if gas prices are up or with good reason. after the elections in November. world market. down, approval ratings are just quick Take President Bush for example. They also believe that the recent This made Russia the No. 1 pro- answers and not usually thought The president’s approval rating, ac- drop in gas prices will reflect a rise in ducer of oil ahead of Saudi Arabia out. cording to the Gallup poll, was at its upcoming approval ratings. according to the British Financial We need to rate an international lowest – 31 percent – at the start of This means that at least in Amer- Times. According to the Washing- leader on other things than just if May this year. ica, gas prices have a large influence ton Post, Putin has been enjoying a they’re doing a good job in just that That was also after gas prices on whether or not certain leaders “public calm” because of these latest week. rose sharply to a national average of will get elected. developments. Yes, there seems to be a correla- $2.86 a gallon. A year ago the gas prices were the Putin doesn’t have to worry tion between a leader’s approval During the first week of Septem- No. 2 concern among Americans, about the gas prices affecting his ap- rating and the price of gas that day. ber, the president’s approval rating according to CBSnews.com. proval ratings because of the profits However, the job of an international had risen eight points to 39 percent. It seems as if Russian President that will be made from the Russian leader is more than that. 4 October 3, 2006 the hub Tattoos - marking our culture Body art has been around them.” Troy Zimmer, a sociology professor Ethan Cubit, a sophomore biol- at CSUF, said that human beings give for thousands of years and is ogy major, lifted his shirt to show off immense importance to symbols. increasing in popularity the three “kanji” tattoos permanently “Symbols unite people,” Zimmer marked on his back. said. “They are used to tell ‘what my story and photo by nancy mora “Kanji is a Japanese symbol,” Cu- life is all about.’” Daily Titan Staff Writer bit explained. “Mine mean passion, Although there are some people that [email protected] strength and wisdom.” like pain, not many are drawn to the Another kanji on his chest represents pain of tattoos. Black hair, black clothes, heavy met- love. The three symbols help define “The pain that one experiences by al music, rebelliousness, punk, motor- who Cubit is and how he feels about getting a tattoo ... says ‘look at what cycle bike rider, rock star. his life, he said. I had to go through to get this,’” he These may be typical descriptions “I definitely want to get more,” Cu- said. of people who are decorated with ink bit said. “The pain hurts but tattoos In the ’70s and ’80s, the subculture symbols or letters. However, tattoos can be addicting.” of those who had tattoos was limited are no longer a rarity – they’re now a And Cubit is not the only one who to rock ‘n’ rollers, bikers and convicts, booming business and a creative pas- expressed this fixation. Sanchez is also Wheeler said. But today people from sion. planning on getting another tattoo. all kinds of backgrounds get tattoos. Tattoos and piercings have been com- Tattoo artist Matthew Wheeler also Tattoos have also gained popularity mon features in cultures dating back to agrees that getting tattoos can become among trend-setting celebrities, such the Ice Age. In 1991, the corpse of a a personal fixation. as Colin Farrell, Angelina Jolie, Johnny 5,000-year-old man was discovered “I love getting them,” Wheeler said. Depp, Heather Locklear and Ashlee on a mountain between Austria and “But I hate getting them.” Simpson. Italy. According to designboom.com, Wheeler is a 33-year-old tattoo art- TV networks have capitalized on the body was found with 57 markings, ist who works at the Aces High Tattoo this mainstream business and now including a cross on the inside of his Shop in Fullerton on the corner of two reality shows are based on tat- left knee. State College Boulevard and Chapman too shops to increase their ratings In 1948, mummies were found in Avenue. He has been drawing since age such as Miami Ink, on The Learning the mountains in Siberia by Russian ar- eight. As he grew older, Wheeler was Channel, which takes place in the cheologist Surgei Rudenko. The corps- desperate to do something creative. South Beach area of Miami, Fla. es were adorned with animal, monster “Tattooing was an output for my The show focuses mainly on the and elemental markings, all signifying creativity,” Wheeler said. “There’s an clients, what tattoo they get and why. the status of the individual, according immediate result and your art is out Inked, another reality-based television to the Web site. there for the world to see.” show, airs on A&E. It’s filmed in the Tattoos also adorn the body as mark- Wheeler’s body is covered with im- Hart and Huntington Tattoo Com- ings, names and symbols. The word ages and symbols, color and lines, all pany Shop in the Palms Casino Resort “tattoo” comes from the Tahitian word representing what he loves and ad- in Las Vegas, Nev. The show’s drama is tattau meaning, “to mark”, according mires. about running a tattoo shop. to designboom.com. Back then, tattoos “I started out with tattoos that were Throughout the year, tattoo expos may have represented status and rank meaningful,” Wheeler said. draw in many people from diverse but today they represent a person’s life, But now, Wheeler prefers to tattoo backgrounds in different parts of the motto or love of something. other artists’ work onto his body. world to appreciate or show off work Yvette Sanchez, a senior at Cal State “I support my local artists,” Wheeler from tattoo artists. During an expo, Fullerton majoring in child and ado- said. crowds gather around to view artwork lescent studies, has three butterfly tat- Tattoos are still a hot commodity for on bodies and can even get a tattoo toos. They adorn her stomach, lower some people. It isn’t rare to see one or done by an artist they like. back and hip. more tattoos on an individual. People “It’s a good way to get work done She got her first tattoo when she was gawk at their design, whether for its from an artist from another state,” 18 years old. Sanchez said she picked complexity and creativity or even the Wheeler said. butterflies because they are girly, color- simplicity of a name. People hoping to get a particular ful and very social, somewhat like her. “It gives people something in com- artist’s work on their body must first “They are all basically covered,” mon,” Wheeler said. “You automati- check out if the artist is going to be at INKED UP - Cal State Fullerton Biology major Ethan Cubit shows his Japanese Kanji tattoos that Sanchez said. “Unless I want to show cally have something to talk about.” the convention, Wheeler said. represents passion, strength and wisdom. Eat, Drink and be Merry Visit Orange County nally built around horse races and the teach kids about German heritage and hot spots to celebrate the state agricultural show. you can’t miss the dog races.” annual Oktoberfest In subsequent years, the merriment Dachshund owner Bill Bracken began in September and ended in the had his dog Frankfurter in the races. by maggie hauser first week of October and became He said that this was his first visit to Daily Titan Staff Writer primarily a celebration to mark the Old World Village for Oktoberfest. [email protected] harvest. The party grew to resemble a “We’re definitely here for the races,” fair complete with tents, carnival rides Bracken said. “Frank has won one of Ladies and gentlemen, grab your and dog races instead of horse races. his two races, and we’re up in the next steins, Oktoberfest has begun. Bavaria might be 6,000 miles away, heat. We’re hoping he wins today.” What originally began as a royal but partygoers have plenty of places to While some people come for the wedding celebration has evolved celebrate in Orange County without dancing and some for the dog races, into a much-anticipated annual bash worrying about getting a nasty case of others, like Old World Village patron complete with lederhosen, schnitzel, jetlag. Joe Weatherly and his friends Mike “Oompah-pah music” and beer – lots Old World Village in Huntington Kanady and Tucker Rothman, come of beer. Beach has been bringing a little taste for the beer. The first Oktoberfest took place of Bavaria to Orange County since “We’re here for the Spaten,” Weath- when King Joseph Maximilian of Ba- September 1978. Through Oct. 29, erly said. “I’m not a big German food varia married Princess Maria Theresa Old World Village offers free admis- fan, because I can’t stand the smell of of Saxony in 1810. He invited the sion and drink specials during happy sauerkraut, so the beer is the main general public to join the festivities, hour Wednesday through Friday from reason I come to Oktoberfest.” something that had never been done 3 p.m. until 6 p.m. Spaten is a German brewery. before. Server Lacey Oldham has been Anaheim is home to another place The following year, the farmers of working at Old World Village for four to celebrate locally. The Phoenix Club Bavaria staged a second Oktoberfest years and said that Sundays are prob- is a German-American cultural center to sell the produce they had just har- ably the best days to visit. that allows partygoers to partake in vested. Large amounts of beer were “Sundays are definitely more fam- the Oktoberfest festivities in Orange consumed at the first anniversary of ily-oriented days here,” Oldham said. County. Oktoberfest, but the event was origi- “We give Chicken Dance lessons, we The Phoenix Club offers authentic German foods and beers on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays until the end of October, and is also available for special events and private parties. Alpine Village in Torrance has been celebrating Oktoberfest for 39 years with entertainment ranging from yo- deling contests to wood-sawing com- petitions to beer-stein holding. If the brass bands and costumes are a little too much, many Orange County restaurants offer special Ok- toberfest menus that range from seasonal beers to German foods. All Yard House Restaurants offer several Oktoberfest beers crafted by such German breweries as Spaten, Paulaner and Warsteiner as well as a seasonal menu of authentic Okto- berfest foods like schnitzel and sauerkraut. While Oldham said that Okto- berfest season is the busiest time for Old World Village, it’s always a good time to visit any local Bavarian community. The celebration goes on through the end of October at the Old World Village, The Phoenix Club and the Alpine Village. 6 SPORTS October 3, 2006

JAPAN: PRODUCTIVE IMPORTS MOORE: A SENSATION She was also a two-time first team and Renee Moore concur that that’s All-Century League selection. when they knew she had a strong (From Page 8) (From Page 8) When asked about where she gets competitive spirit. It’s been with her Japan for his ascendancy in Major Zimmerman recalls one game her competitive nature and intensity ever since. League Baseball. where the Titans faced Long Beach from, both of her parents answer. Zimmerman said Moore was shy “It’s a sense of pride for them, to in Walter Pyramid. Moore’s assign- “She got it from me,” Renee said. when she first got to the team, but see a Japanese player do well in ar- ment was CSULB’s 6’3’, first team, “No, she got it from me,” Dwight that is no longer the case. guably the best league in the world,” All Big-West player Alexis Crimes. She says Moore is extremely en- said Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fight- “Brittany is 5’9 on a good day,” joyable to be around and the team ers manager Trey Hillman in an in- Zimmerman said. “And she held loves to celebrate with her. terview with the Daily Yomiuri. [Crimes] to single digit kills – as a “You can always hear It is plain to see that the court is Nomo’s success and popularity freshman.” her voice on the her comfort zone. Attend a game paved the way for a host of other Moore, a shy child growing up, court. She’s a leader, and you’re guaranteed to see Moore Japanese baseball players to seek took up volleyball in sixth grade at dancing and singing along to the greener pastures in America. Calvary Christian middle school. she’s never scared and songs being played over the PA. Hideki Irabu, then a star pitcher Her parents, Renee and Dwight always ready for a She said she loves hip-hop and

for the Lotte Orions, inked a $12.4 Moore, signed her up to get her into challenge. pretty much anything that makes million deal with the New York Yan- sports. her want to dance, and said she – deven bukoski “ kees, but wound up wilting in the Renee recalled how scared and shy would’ve loved to meet Bob Marley MLB spotlight, playing five years her daughter was during her very On Brittany Moore and Martin Luther King Jr. with three teams before going back first volleyball game. “She is always dancing and sing- to Japan. Still, the door had been “I remember when they called her ing,” Bukoski said. “She always opened. Much like the Dodgers’ number she started to cry,” Renee makes everyone laugh.” Saito, former Seattle pitcher Kazuhi- said. “She was so scared.” Moore says she feels good about ro Sasaki (129 saves in three-year As soon as she got comfortable, said. the team’s recent success and that MLB career) and the Texas Rangers’ she got competitive and played three Her competitive nature, which one of her goals is to win the Big Akinori Otsuka (32 saves in 2006) years of club volleyball where her both parents simultaneously attest West Conference title. have found success in pivotal relief parents say she honed her skills and to giving her, blossomed and Moore With the way she has been play- roles. got over her shyness. got comfortable fast. ing, the Titans could possibly stay None, however, would make a At El Modena High, Moore was a In her first playoff game she also competitive enough to do so – an bigger impression however than two-time MVP her junior and senior cried, but not because of shyness. It opportunity Moore will not shy away By carlos delgado/For the Daily Titan Ichiro Suzuki, a superstar outfielder year and was all-CIF her senior year. was because her team lost. Dwight from. FRONT AND CENTER – Brittany Moore leads the way for the Titans. for the Orix Blue Wave who would sign a $14 million contract with the Seattle Mariners, subsequently becoming the first Japanese–born everyday position player in the ma- Madden Curse Hits Latest Coverboy In Seattle’s Alexander jor leagues. Until his signing, the consensus on Japanese hitters was Fans have speculated that of the season. them to succeed. Both personally Marshall Faulk started off well cept a pass and missed the season’s “Curse or no curse, everybody, and for work – I’m really bummed through seven games in the 2002 final game due to injury. that they were too slight, physically box cover appearances incapable of making an impact and and I mean everybody, wants to be to see Shaun go down.” season until an ankle injury caused Coming off a Super Bowl appear- staying healthy over the gauntlet of a signal unlucky seasons on that cover,” Alexander told The In 1999, cover player and NFL him to have a down year he would ance, Philadelphia Eagles quarter- 162–game season. Seattle Times this past off-season. “I legend Barry Sanders was featured never quite rebound from. back Donovan McNabb graced the Ichiro would quickly dispel all no- don’t know one person that would on the cover of the game but would After a breakout 2002 season, cover in 2006 and had a down sea- BY ADAM LEVY say no.” retire before the start of the oncom- the electrifying Michael Vick was son composed of an in-house feud tions with a rookie season where he Daily Titan News Editor Alexander’s phenomenal 2005 ing season due to a dispute with featured on the cover of Madden with Terrell Owens and a hernia in- won the “Rookie of the Year” award, [email protected] American League batting crown and season included a record-setting 28 Lion brass. 2004. His luck would take a turn for jury that would require surgery and Most Valuable Player award. In the Adding to a pattern of events that touchdowns, a Super Bowl appear- 2000 saw the Tennessee Titans’ the worse shortly thereafter as Vick cut his season short. five years since Ichiro has debuted, has already raised suspicions of a ance and an MVP award, garnering Eddie George don the cover and fractured his fibula in a preseason When announced Alexander players like Mariner catcher Kenji curse, Shaun Alexander, star running him the high-profile status to be the have a solid campaign – up until a game, ultimately wiping away the would be featured on the Madden Johjima, White Sox second baseman back for the Seattle Seahawks and featured player on the cover of the crucial fumble in the championship season for him and his Atlanta Fal- 2007 cover, many rejoiced the curse Tadahito Iguchi and the Yankees’ cover boy of the Madden 2007 video celebrated video game franchise. game that eliminated his favored Ti- con team. would be broken, as EA Sports, who Hideki Matsui have all come to the game, will miss the next month of The Madden Curse has been a tan squad out of super bowl conten- Considered by some a Super Bowl releases the game, had chosen one US and prospered largely as a result action due to a broken left foot. loosely circulated phrase about the tion. contender at the onset of the year , of the most consistent and reliable of the players like Ichiro. The rusher aggravated a linger- popular EA Sports video game, as 2002 and 2003 saw two NFL stal- the Falcons would go 5-11 without performers in the league to pin their “When I look at the records and ing injury sometime during the injury and misfortune have been suf- warts suffer through injury – plagued Vick in the lineup for the first 11 hopes upon. see where my place in the history Seahawks’ 42-30 win over the New fered by many of its cover players in seasons in their respective years, fur- games of the regular season. After recent developments, the of the game might be, I guess you York Giants Sept. 23. Without their the past couple of years. ther fueling speculation that being Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ray wave of misfortune and negativity could say it was a good decision to offensive centerpiece, the Seahawks “It’s unfortunate,” said EA Sports featured on the video game cover Lewis suffered through a mediocre following players that are featured come here,” Suzuki said in 2004 in- immediately felt the aftereffects, Marketing Director Chris Erb to the sports answer was like walking on a 2005 season measured next to the he cover looks like it would have terview with the Seattle Post-Intelli- getting pummeled by the Chicago Seattle Times. “We work so close crack or letting a black cat cross your standards he had previously set. His knocked Cal Ripken Jr. out of the gence Reporter. Bears on Sunday for their first defeat with these athletes, and we root for path. tackles were down, he didn’t inter- lineup – if he played football.

PLAYOFFS: PENNANT FEVER good pitching,” Withers said. Young Award, won 19 games in ’06. He thinks the Mets will be the He looks to be backed up by a stron- (From Page 8) Padres’ greatest postseason foe. “The ger Twins lineup with contributions their biggest challenge. They seem to Mets are pretty good but Pedro Mar- by such players like catcher Joe Mau- give the Dodgers a bad time.” tinez is out and he is their best pitcher, who won the batting title with a The Dodgers finished fourth in er, that gives us the upper hand.” .347 batting average, and first base- the league with a 4.23 team ERA, Even though the Dodgers and man Justin Morneau, who broke out while the Mets finished third with a Padres are the Southern Califor- with 34 home runs and 130 RBIs. 4.14 team ERA. nia favorites there are still students With 26 World Championships, Senior Chris Clough thinks the who send their loyalty to their home New York Yankees fans find their Dodgers and Padres will reach the teams. way into postseason on a peren- National League Championship Sophomore Jeff Burwell was nial basis and will look to win an- Series with the Dodgers taking the raised in Northern California and other championship after a six-year world championship against the his allegiance to the Oakland Athlet- drought. New York Yankees. ics continues to be strong. They have some injury concerns Clough believes the Dodger’s “They have great starting pitching with starting pitcher Randy Johnson pitching, hitting and momentum and I love it,” Burwell said. and designated hitter Jason Giambi. will lead them to the top. Junior Lisa Ho also has faith in Still, their offense is still potent “They have experience, veter- the Athletics. with a stacked lineup and Chien ans and have won seven in a row,” “They are the underdog and they Ming-Wang on the mound to start Clough said. are not the Yankees,” Ho said. “They Game 1 of the American League Although the Dodgers are the lo- are actually a team, unlike the Yan- Division Series against the Detroit cal team they won’t receive support kees who do everything for them- Tigers. from everyone at CSUF. selves. Their biggest challenge will The Tigers lost the AL Central Junior Mike Withers, a Padres be Detroit because they have a lot of Division to the Twins on the last fan, admits that he thinks that the momentum going.” day of the season and it remains to Padres can’t hit but that they are still Oakland has ace Barry Zito on be seen how they will perform in the a strong enough team to succeed in the mound for today’s game against postseason. the postseason. Johan Santana of the Minnesota “I don’t fear any other team, we “Pitching is a proven fact. Pitch- Twins. have too much offense,” grad stu- ing wins in the playoffs, it’s common Santana, who looks to be the dent and Yankees fan Rodney An- knowledge, and the Padres have frontrunner to win his second Cy derson said. 8 October 3, 2006 SPORTS Japan’s Big Postseason League Creating Impact Some Buzz BY ADAM LEVY CSUF fans weigh in on Daily Titan News Editor [email protected] favorite Major League

The game of baseball has always playoff teams’ chances been looked upon as the “American Pastime,” as synonymous with the BY SEAN MCCORMICK culture as apple pie and ice cream. Daily Titan Staff Writer But in the past decade, a Japanese in- [email protected] fusion has hit the big leagues, bring- With Major League Baseball’s ing an international flavor into the playoffs beginning today, eight teams mix. will determine their fate and two will Thirty-six-year-old Takashi Saito remain to battle it out in the World closed out the Dodgers’ playoff Series to see who will become the clinching victory against the San World Champions. Francisco Giants on Saturday. Saito, Which two teams will face off is a low-key free agent signing finished still uncertain, but before the first in what could be his only season postseason pitch some Cal State Ful- in the U.S. Major Leagues with 24 lerton student fans will be watching saves and a 2.07 ERA. to see if their team will rise to glory With their victory in the 2006 under the October sky. World Baseball Classic, Japan fur- The marathon season ended with ther established itself as a premier a sprint for the hometown Dodg- baseball power with the ability to ers and the San Diego Padres. Both produce players who have U.S. Ma- teams finished with identical 88-74 jor League abilities, especially since By CARLOS DELGADO/For the Daily Titan records in the National League West the Dodgers signed pitcher Hideo UPWARD MOVEMENT – Titan sophomore Brittany Moore is part of a Titan volleyball team looking to maintain their success and get to the top of the ladder. division. The Padres took the NL Nomo 11 years ago. West title with more wins in head- With his unorthodox windup and to-head matchups with the Dodgers, subdued demeanor, Nomo left the who ended up with the wild card. land of the rising sun after five domi- Sophomore Has Titans On An Upward Swing The Dodgers will fly to their old nant seasons with the Kinetsu Buf- home of New York to go head-to- faloes when they refused to give in to describe Cal State Fullerton’s sopho- Conference All-Freshman team last “She definitely brings the inten- head at Shea Stadium with the Na- his demands for a new contract. In Moore provides spark on more outside hitter/middle blocker season, only the 10th Titan all-time sity,” freshman teammate Deven tional League’s best team, the New the face of resentment from his the court as the Titans Brittany Moore, who in her second to receive such recognition. Bukoski said. “You can always hear York Mets, who finished 97-65. countrymen, Nomo signed a deal year is helping the Titans record one As a freshman, she led the team her voice on the court. She’s a leader, “I like the Dodgers. I think they with the Dodgers and became the look to continue to roll of their best seasons in program his- in total blocks with 104 and had 13 she’s never scared and she’s always have a good chance against the first Japanese major league ballplayer tory. solo stuffs. ready for a challenge.” Mets,” sophomore Quinn Carranza in 30 years. He quickly established BY JAMES THOMPSON Attend a game and one can see She was named Big West player of Titans Head Coach Carolyn Zim- said. “I think their pitching is really himself as a superstar pitching ace Daily Titan Staff Writer the focused stare she possesses before the week on Sept. 4 and is averag- merman said that Moore is consid- solid, I think it’s a lot better than on two continents, earning All Star [email protected] each ball is served up. ing just under three kills a game this ered undersized for her position, but other teams. Right now the Mets Honors and the “Rookie of the Year” She has no special pre-game ritu- season. what she lacks in stature, she more aren’t doing as good as they were. award with an impressive season Shyness mixed in with a bit of als and no superstitions about games. The coaches call Moore the team’s than makes up for in heart. From what I hear St. Louis will be while gaining hero status back in modesty off the court – a ferocious She just listens to her music, goes emotional leader who can always be competitor with plenty of intensity out and plays hard. looked upon to add a spark when SEE JAPAN - PAGE 6 on the court. This is how one could Moore was named to the Big West needed. SEE MOORE - PAGE 6 SEE PLAYOFFS - PAGE 6

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