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Vo l u m e 69, I s s u e 37 Thursday N ove m b e r 11, 1999 Club cele- brates Islamic week of aware- nEVENT: The week wear one someday. “Lots of girls wear crop tops and began with several tight clothes to get noticed,” Farooqui said. “They get attention, but do they speakers and ended get respect? I don’t think so. It’s silly to think that the hijaab means a with a dinner woman is oppressed.” Another misconception discussed, By Tracye Bishop is that Muslims are all Arab terror- Staff Writer ists. According to Rafiek Jadallh, a senior majoring in religious studies, As part of Islamic Awareness Week, the media - movies in particular - is the Muslim Student Association partly to blame for this stereotype. (MSA) hosted a series of discussions “Films like ‘True Lies’ and ‘Not in an effort to inform both Muslims Without my Daughter’ do not show us and non-Muslims about the Islamic in a positive light,” Jadallh said. faith. Jadallh continued by saying that The series on Islam started Monday some recent movies, such as “13th evening with a discussion of miscon- Warrior” and “Three Kings,” have ceptions and stereotypes. done a better job portraying Muslims One of the most prevalent mis- accurately. RUSS LAHODNY/Daily Titan conceptions surrounding Muslims Dianna Williams (above, below) pretends to have suffered lacerations to her arms and forehead for the bomb preparedness activity. Saddiqi said that the Qur’an (the according to Muzammil Saddiqi, Islamic holy book) lays down strict a guest speaker and professor of guidelines of combat that include religious studies, is that the women prohibitions against harming citizens, Mock drill prepares CSUF for disas- are oppressed and men are abusive crops and livestock. toward them. “The Qur’an tells us that we cannot “It is true that some Muslims do not cried Rebecca Kodl, who suffered from a broken aggress more than we are aggressed nSAFETY: behave in the proper way,” Saddiqi The drill helped leg and third degree burns to the face. Kodl, who against,” Saddiqi said. “We do not said. “That is where we get stereo- couldn’t walk, waited with the other high prior- attack non-combatants. However, we prepare students, hospitals, types. In reality, men and women are ity victims while people suffering from minor do have a right to defend ourselves.” equal in the sight of God and society. firefighters and others injuries were escorted by a representative of the Gemal Nour, a guest speaker and Although there are rules of behavior, Fullerton Fire Department to an isolated area. business professor, added that the idea Muslim women have the same rights By Alison Hansen The screams of “help” were drowned out by that all Muslims are Arabs is another and responsibilities as men.” News Editor a helicopter flying overhead as a triage team myth. The idea that Muslim women are set out to help those in serious condition. Once “Of the 1.5 billion Muslims in this oppressed often derives from their At least three people died and more than 80 “patched up,” fire firefighters assisted victims world, only 250 million are Arabs,” style of dress and quiet demeanor people were injured in a terrorist bombing at to ambulances and buses, making trips to St. he said. according to Saddiqi. The hijaab, Cal State Fullerton’s baseball field Wednesday Jude Medical Center, Brea Community, Kaiser- The MSA also presented talks on which is the cloth that covers a wom- morning. Anaheim and Placentia-Linda. women’s rights and relationships in an’s head, is often deemed a symbol of “Anything to get out of class,” said victim Many spectators were pleased with the results Islam. Tonight they host a discus- oppression to non-Muslims. Diana Williams, who suffered lacerations to her of the drill. sion on “Islam in America” from 6 “The dress is only to enhance the arms and forehead. “The key to success is to move people,” said p.m. to 9 p.m. in Titan Student Union respect and honor of women,” Saddiqi Williams, along with fellow nursing stu- Tom Arnold, deputy chief of Newport Beach Fire Pavillion B and C. Dinner is served said. “With the proper dress, a woman dents and students in the Regional Occupational Department. after the discussion. will not be harmed or bothered when Program, participated in a mock county-wide This year the drill was incorporated with a Hesham Morsy, the president she goes outside.” mass casualty drill. new ground support leader. In the past, Arnold of MSA and a senior majoring in Marzia Farooqui, a business stu- The Fullerton Fire Department coordinated the said that moving one victim took up to an hour to graphic design, said that the purpose dent, said that the idea that Muslim drill and CSUF’s Public Safety Department and move, but with a ground support leader supervis- of the awareness week is to offer a RUSS LAHODNY/Daily Titan women are oppressed is based on several other fire departments from throughout ing a litter team (fire fighters who move victims), chance for people to learn more about ignorance of the Islamic faith. Orange County assisted in the event. The drill things are running much smoother. Muslims and Islam. unconscious. “Women in America have had basic was one of several held each year to test depart- “I’m very happy with the way things are “We want to share Islam with peo- Although the drill did not begin until 9:05 rights such as voting for only about ments’ and hospitals’ readiness to respond in going. It’s really organized,” said Arnold who ple in the Muslim community as well a.m., victims were up at 6:30 a.m. getting made 80 years,” Farooqui said. “Muslim emergencies. participates in four to six drills a year. as with non-Muslims,” Morsy said. up for their future injuries by professional make women have been allowed to vote, “If there’s ever a real emergency, this drill Others, such as Carol Burtis, vice president Islamic Awareness Week ends on up artists. Injuries ranged from minor cuts and sign contracts and inherit for 1400 helps hospitals and EMS [Emergency Medical of Huntington Beach’s Community Emergency Friday with prayers in the Becker bruises to shards of glass embedded into skin. years.” Services] be more prepared,” Williams said as “Help me please ... I can’t take it anymore,” Amphitheater from 1 to 2 p.m. she lay on the concrete pretending she was DRILL/ 3 Farooqui added that the hijaab is a sign of respect and that she plans to Student groups get together to help flood victims in central nCLUB: The of victims suffering though the worst that reports are inaccurate. Catholic Student Association, have “The reason we’re planning this is a night where all the youths can have natural disaster in the country’s recent “The death toll is much higher than banded together to hold a “Rain so the college students can be heard fun, but yet all the money that we Vietnamese Student history. that, but it hasn’t been reported yet,” Dance” at Santa Ana’s Emerald Bay and we want to say, ‘hey, we care make that night is going for a good Monsoon downpours have left the Nguyen said. “There are 900,000 restaurant next Friday. about our country too. We care about cause.” Association bands 350 miles of central Vietnam’s seven homes being flooded. [I have] con- “The reason we’re doing this the people’,” he said He continued, “We are trying to provinces under water for more than tacts with people in Hue and Danang, dance is there are a lot of Vietnamese Nguyen is pleased with cooper- make it as fun, like a clubbing atmo- together with other a week. Officials estimate 470 people and we talk to them everyday and organizations doing something to ative efforts from the other local sphere, as much as possible. Not just organizations to aid died from the region’s worst floods they were telling stories of whole help out, but there’s nothing for the Vietnamese youth organizations but ‘come in, donate your money and in a century. So far, central Vietnam’s villages just being swept right into youths to do,” Nguyen said. “There wants to make sure that everyone will leave.’ We want it to be a fun night By Vu Nguyen damages are as high as $44 million the ocean. In the main city, Hue, it’s are young professional groups, old have a good time at the event. for everyone.” Staff writer and officials said that seven mil- flooded to the roof tops.” professional groups, there are non- “All the schools from the VSA The “Rain Dance” fund-raiser lion victims are facing disease, mas- To help flood victims with rebuild- profit organizations, but it’s all for Alliance are supporting us,” Nguyen will be held at the Emerald Bay The raging floods that killed more sive food shortages and lack of fresh ing, medical supplies, clothing and professionals to help out or older said. Restaurant, 5015 W. Edinger, in Santa than 500 people in central Vietnam water. food, the VSA and other Vietnamese people who listen to the radio to help “They’re all helping with promot- Ana on Nov. 19. The event is 18 and have inspired Vietnamese students But Phu Nguyen, Vietnamese youth organizations around Southern out — there’s nothing for the youths ing. We’re inviting all the Vietnamese over with ID and $10 at the door. to raise money to help the millions Student Association president, said California, including the Vietnamese to do right now.” youth organizations, but we just want Group provides bread for the hungry during nCAMPUS: Grocery store but unaware of the reason why it is there. in the quad located between the humanities “Since it is just sitting there I would think building and McCarthy Hall. gives donations to Christian someone is coming right back to get it,” The Christian club earns money for the said Marlene Dowell, a psychology major, hamburgers by selling coffee and doughnuts organization who distributes “so I wouldn’t take it. If there was a sign I in the student union. would.” Gould said he personally knows homeless it on campus Christine Kleinman remembers eating the students who live in parks and under freeway bread two years ago. underpasses and hopes the food his group Veronica Bullard “It used to have a sign next to it,” she said. brings will help them. They also deliver food Staff Writer “I get embarrassed though. Today I was hun- to the homeless in Santa Ana and to those gry and looked at it but I didn’t want anyone with handicaps. A table in front of the Humanities build- to see me taking it so I didn’t. If there was no He tells of a young man who benefited ing stands chained to a post so no one will one around I would.” two years ago from his efforts. He had lost steal it. The bread comes from Pacific Ranch his job and his wife, had two young children At noon, Stephen Gould places a variety Market, it contains no preservatives so any with him at the time and existed on the bread of rolls and bread, free for hungry students excess is donated and distributed through for two weeks until he could get his life on it. Five hours later, most of the bread sits the efforts of Gould and Campus Outreach, a together. untouched as students pass by and look at it. Christian club on campus. Another student was a wrestler whose Without a sign describing it as free, stu- The organization also hands out free ham- funds had run out at the end of the semester. VERONICA BULLARD/Daily Titan dents wander by the table observing the bread burgers on Fridays between noon and 4 p.m. HOLIDAYS/ 3 Stephen Gould, Campus Outreach, attempts to give out bread to the hungry.

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CALENDARCALENDAR O OFF E EVENTSVENTS Community Campus Titan Bookstore, Humanities The Muslim Student Building, Ruby Gerontology, Association of presents Islamic The Fullerton Museum Center Attention all communications Langsdorf Hall or the CSUF Awarness Week, through Friday presents “Diagrams of the students. The Ad Club is host- Alumni House. All proceeds sponsored in various times and Cosmos: The Art of the Mandala,” ing the 1st Annual Tiki Boat Club will benefit the Orange County locations on campus. For more an exhibit that will run until Jan. 9. Mixer on Thursday Dec. 2 at the Rescue Mission. information call the AS office at The Fullerton Museum Center Balboa Fun Center in Newport 278-2468. is located at 301 N. Pomona Beach. The event cost $30 per The Student Diversity Program twotwo Ave., east of Harbor Blvd., in person and will include a harbor presents the Semi-Annual Talent Associated Students A guide to what’s happening downtown Fullerton. Hours are cruise, appetizers, soda/juice bar Show. If interested in performing Productions and Sigma Tau Delta noon to 4 p.m. Wednesday and other party favors. please contact Billy or Zeenat at presents “An Evening of Poetry,” BRIEFS through Sunday and open from 6 RSVP forms are located on 278-4575 by Thursday. on Thursday at 6-10 p.m. in the to 8 p.m. Thursdays. the Ad Club board in Humanities campus pub. Admission is $3 for adults, $2 second floor. Checks should be Associated Students CHAMP, HOPE, Hunger Coalition, Job fair for students, and free to children turned in by Nov. 16 at 5 p.m. to Productions presents free films on Fullerton Arboretum Gardening Introducing My Country, Project under 6 and to members of the the Ad Club folder in H-230. Thursday with, “The Birds,” at 7 Classes presents “Scat Rats!” The Ontario-Montclair School Earth, Project Read, Ruby Circuit, museum. p.m. and “Vertigo” at 9 p.m. on Saturday at 10 a.m at the District, the second largest elemen- Solevar Community Development For more information call the The Cal State Fullerton Alumni Fullerton Arboretum. The lecture tary school district in California, will Project and Titan Partners. Fullerton Museum at (714) 738- Association is sponsoring a ASP presents a free con- will discuss controlling mice and participate in Cal State Fullerton’s According to CLASC volun- 6545. Thanksgiving Food Drive on Nov. cert with “Phunk Junkeez,” on rat problems. Admission is free annual fall Teacher Recruitment teers, these programs are great for 9-11. Interested persons may Thursady at noon in the CSUF for the Friends of the Fullerton Fair to promote its empolyment enhancing listening and leadership bring non-perishables to the TSU, pub. Arboretum and $7 to non-mem- opportunities and attract new appli- skills and creating an awareness of cants. the assistance needed in the sur- The district will conduct on-the- rounding community. By MARY ORARIO spot interviews and provide addi- Students and faculty, tional on-site support to answer including alumni, are welcome questions and distribute materials to participate in CLASC. They to potential applicants. may also participate in one-time The district serves more than special events such as Make a 24,000 students in 25 elementary Difference Day, Into the Streets schools and six middle schools. Week, Hunger Coalition’s Hunger District Assistant Superintendant Banquet, food and clothing drives of Personnel James Kidwell will and the 30-Hour Famine. speak at the event to discuss For more information, recent employment trends and cur- contact the CLASC office at (714) rent hiring practices. 278-7623 or stop by the Titan Attendees should dress pro- Student Union in Room 247. fessionally, bring copies of their —Barbara Lake resumesand be prepared to be interviewed. Pre-registration is not Time to dance required The event will take place on The Cal State Fullerton Fall Tuesday Nov. 16 from 3 p.m. to Dance Concert, coordinated by 6 p.m. at Titan Pavillion A & B. Gladys Kares, begins on Thursday Refreshments will be offered and at 8 p.m. and will run until Sunday door prizes awarded. with a last showing at 5 p. m. Students and faculty choreo- Volunteer Organization graphed and put together a variety of dance pieces that include ballet, The Community-based jazz, cultural, and modern dance. Learning And Service Center “The purpose for the dance (CLASC) is looking for motivated concert is to allow students to volunteers to provide community showcase their choreography and service through various different give dancers an opportunity to per- projects. form on stage,” said Barbara Arms, CLASC consist of 11 different dance program coordinator. programs that help serve elderly, Tickets are on sale at the CSUF mentor and tutor youths, address Performing Arts Center Box Office. health needs for children, fight pov- Advanced ticket sale are $6 and erty and homelessness, and raises $8 one hour prior to the perfor- environmental awareness through- mance. The box office is open out the community. There are Monday through Friday 11 a.m. to various service learning projects 4 p. m. and one hour before show volunteers can get involved with time, 7-8:30pm. For more ticket wich include: America Reads & information call 278- 3371. Counts, CommUNITY Connection, —Barbara Lake

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Copyright ©1999 Daily Titan news Wednesday, November 10, 1999 3 Semi-annual talent show gearing up for semester Magdalena Padilla it be singing, dancing, martial arts or passion Staff Writer anything else that comes to mind. of the The show, which is held once in the The Student Diversity Program is fall and once in the spring, is a way of looking for students to participate in getting students involved on campus. dance its semi-annual talent show. The show “Different people try out for the is scheduled to take place on Dec.6 show,” said Zeenat Kasubhai, student By Barbara Lake • Special to the Titan and is organized as a source of enter- diversity program. “In the past we’ve taiment for students. had high school students as well as a “It’s a source of fun, social integra- Simoan dancing group participate.” ong hours of hard work, blisters, back pains vidual interpretation of something. It has allowed could, made many friends, completed my journey tion for students on campus,” said Kasubhai also said, “In a way the and ankle sprains pay off when the cur- me to be free and given me self-expression,” Horn here and I’m ready to face the outside world of Donna Martyn, student diversity pro- variety of people that participate are tain goes up for Noelle Horn, a Cal State said. dance,” Horn said with a confident smile. gram. “Students have many talents. representative of what the student LFullerton dance student. She now finds modern dance fun because there Horn performs three dance pieces and choreo- You see these people everyday and diversity program is all about.” Horn, 21, has danced for 18 years. She said is no pressure of being perfect like in ballet. She graphed a ballet piece called “Liberated Spirits.” might not realize how talented they Students interested in participating that no matter how the world around her is chang- said ballet is more structured, pretty, and limited Horn said that this is the first time a ballet choreo- are.” are asked to contact Billy or Zeenat at ing the only thing that remains constant for her is where as modern dance is unlimited. graphed by a student was accepted into the dance The program is looking for people room UH-183 or call (714) 278-4575 dance. According to Horn, CSUF’s Theater and Dance concert. who have any type of talent whether by today to schedule an audition. “Dancing makes me feel complete as a person,” Department is a small program which enables “Liberated Spirits” is the culmination of her 18 Horn said, as she tightens the slicked bun up on students and teacher to interact in a comfortable years of dance expressed through 10 dancers. It is her hair and fixes the shoulder straps of her black also a tribute and dedication to all of her ballet and leotard. modern dance instructors in the past. She said she seriously,” Burtis said. Horn began dancing at 4-years-old, when her oelle learned chose to name it “Liberated Spirits” because she DRILL Burtis, who is also CERT’s activi- mother put her in a professional ballet academy in N put all her spirit into this dance to define her self n from page 1 ties specialist, participates in many Washington. Horn said that her mother thought as a dancer. drills from both the spectator side and ballet was a good way to learn grace and respon- “As a dancer, Noelle is beautiful on stage and Response Team (CERT), thought the the victim side. sibility. For Horn, ballet is a passion imbedded in grace & responsibility has worked hard to become a dancer, she is an drill was successful, but the victims “It’s interesting to see how it all her and compared to any other style of dance, it has inspiration for me,” said Llorena Apolinario, a did not take it seriously. comes together,” said Burtis, who in become second nature to her body. 23-year-old aspiring dance student who is also in “There’s to much laughing going one drill suffered from an embedded When Horn first came to CSUF, a teacher told through ballet Horn’s dance piece. on. If [the victims] don’t take it seri- piece of wood to the head. her she needed to feel uncomfortable to be comfort- Horn won’t go on stage until she has heard ously, the firefighters won’t take it able. Meaning she had to experience discomfort “merde” from her mother, who has always sup- by taking risks in dance and explore her limitless environment. ported her dancing. According to Horn, instead of movement possibilities in order to eventually feel Walking down a hallway, instructors know saying “break a leg”, “merde” means good luck for Outreach for an entire month. comfortable with her own movement and self. students by their first names and give individual dancers in French. HOLIDAYS The group is planning a food drive At the age of 18 she said that she didn’t under- attention as opposed to larger departments where Backstage when the curtain is down, Horn n from page 1 beginning next week that will last stand this, but three years later she discovered it for instructors have no time to meet and greet and prays to her grandfather because he was once a until the end of the semester. herself as she began seeking the different aspects unfortunately students are known as a number, Hollywood entertainer and even though she never Too proud to ask for help, he lived Barrels for food donations will of dance. Horn said. met him she feels he is with her. She prays to him on the food provided by Campus be placed inside Langsdorf Hall, She was introduced to modern dance, which “The instructors really love us and care for us, for strength to express and show the audience her became a challenge to her body because she was they are a friend, mentor, and all we have for four love for dance. “There is nothing more ugly than physically not used to it. years,” Horn said. “They help us develop as a a performer with great dance technique, but lacks GENERAL WARNING: The Daily Titan online In the beginning, modern dance was a new person as well as a dancer.” stage presence,” Horn said. “It all shows up on has been known to be highly informative. concept, ugly, and difficult for her since it was a Horn is preparing for the Fall Dance Concert on stage.” contradiction to ballet. However, over the years, Nov. 11-14. This is her last CSUF performance. “The passion and love that I have for dance she found ways to express herself and enhance her Horn graduates in December. reflects on stage,” Horn said, “and all the hard ballet through modern dance. “It is a bitter-sweet feeling that it’s my last work for that one minute of show pays off as a Web baby. Web. dailytitan.fullerton.edu “Modern dance is an expression and an indi- CSUF performance, but I know I’ve done all I rush of energy comes up through my spine when

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November 11, 1999

“A murderer is loose on the streets of Manhattan. A dia- bolical killer whose brutal slaying leave a trail of cryptic messages hidden at the scene of the crime. Clues that only a brilliant mind can interpret.”

--moviefone.com

story by jessica peralta

A dead man is found buried beneath dirt Jolie, who plays young policewoman and sand. A woman is scorched into a Amelia Donaghy, manages intense fear, deep pulp of flesh by a gush of steam. A man is sorrow, virulent anger, disconsolate defeat, chewed to death by sewer rats. and even some hidden lust and relieved “The Bone Collector,” starring Denzel laughter. In one scene, Jolie is able to ver- Washington and Angelina Jolie, is not for bally lash out at anyone standing in her way. those with weak stomachs. Its vivid and While in another scene and in the solace of detailed depictions of death scenes, with all her apartment, her eyes will fill with tears the blood and bone, is enough to make the in defeat. audience gasp more than a few times. In addition to the main stars, the cast Top: Lincoln Rhyme (Denzel Washington), a But there is more to the movie than gore includes Queen Latifah, Michael Rooker, brilliant forensics detective paralyzed in the line -- there is suspense, drama, and a lot of Mike McGlone, Luis Guzman, Leland Orser, of duty must rely on rookie cop Amelia Donaghy mystery. John Benjamin Hickey, and Ed O'Neill. (Angelina Jolie) to track down a serial killer. Latifah is Thelma, Rhyme's caregiver. The case She does a good job of showing how much Middle: Jolie plays a fiesty, street-smart police- The film, based on Jeffery Deaver's novel, she cares for her patient, and she even plays woman. is about a New York City detective with a a part in crime solving. talent in crime scene forensics who is left a Guzman is memorable for his touch of Bottom: Thelma (Queen Latifah), Rhyme’s quadriplegic after an accident during a crime humor in a gloomy and tension-packed private nurse, keeps a watchful eye on her scene investigation in an unstable tunnel. He atmosphere. patient. must then work through the policewoman who finds the first victim of what will be The crime lab discovered to be a serial killer. Besides a well-chosen cast, Director The plot itself has a unique angle. The Phillip Noyce and Director of Photography quadriplegic detective, Lincoln Rhyme Dean Semler make an effective use of angle (Denzel Washington) is a rare find in a crime to add action. This is quite a feat given the suspense thriller. The action that is often a environment of relative inaction with the large part of such movies usually requires a main character bedridden. lot of character physical action and move- Noyce accomplishes even more than cre- ment. ative cinematography in his directing. He uses short vignettes to give background and The investigators show the actions of the killer. With these Despite Washington's character's restric- vignettes, he gives the audience the impres- tion in physical movement, Washington does sion that Rhymes' room is the central source an excellent job of expressing the emotional of activity and everything the killer does agony, frustration, and sense of defeat that funnels into that. It's a style reminiscent of Rhyme feels. When Rhyme is trying to cartoon comics where an idea projects out of organize his team of crime scene investiga- the head of the cartoon character. tors, the audience sees Rhymes' frustration The movie offers a variety of talent in dif- -- his sweat, his tears. ferent segments of filmmaking. It does this Washington isn't the only one to display a while offering entertainment and a surprise range of powerful emotions. ending. M . e . t . h . o . d . s of BLKBLK M . a . y . h . e . m Sonshine story by marci schlaht story by kobina wright

It is time to “Get Naked.” No, not figuratively, just Lee, who is very proud of this accomplishment, said the The only lights used were the sun rays filtering in from Teletubies’s famous song, “Dadadadadada doot da doot.” literally. recording process was the “best experience ever recorded.” the store front windows. The ceiling fan in the small In the middle of the song Muyanga kept reminding the Mayhem is ready to erupt...the countdown has begun. Influenced by a rap sound, Methods of Mayhem, keeps packed pastel grey room seemed to function only for audience that the song was serious after he would shake A taste of what is to come is found in the form of listeners on their toes with a swirling danceable beat, rap ambiance at 2 p.m. as the band scheduled to perform had his hips for audience laughter. Methods of Mayhem’s first single, “Get Naked,” which has like vocals, and heavy rock style guitar. The catchy tunes not yet reached the stage. During a 15 minute intermission, people socialized received an enthusiastic reception from the industry, the and lyrics keep the surprises coming. Pictures and paintings on the outside the building. Some peo- fans, and MTV alike. A nice surprise is the addition of Tilo in to the mix. wall whispered themes of music ple were seduced by the inviting

“(They have been) blown away by it,” said Tommy “I was in Hed(pe) and we went on tour with Motley and the Philidandrian in the cor- rhythm of the drum circle across Lee, drummer/vocalist/rapper/leader of the group. “I don’t Crue, me and Tommy became good friends, so we tried a ner propped up on the speakers the street. describe music, you have to listen.” couple of trix and the rest yo know. Fo really doh,” said seemed like it had heard plenty. After intermission, World Stage Listeners will get their chance to listen when the self- Tilo, Methods of Mayhem bandmember. that is how he No one complained of the had twice as many people in the titled debut album is released by MCA Records on Dec. 7. really talks group’s tardiness as conver- audience, and twice as much ani- Working with the likes of Fred Durst (Limp Bizkit), Critics say Lee has turned his back on rock for a shot“ sations among the audience mation from the crowd and musi- turned to music, poetry, and real cians. estate. Before the show ended, two I finished it on my birthday! I can’t wait for you guys to hear the CD. I It was Sunday, Oct. 31, in the poets, known to their poetry circle no-park-having-plaza frequent- as D.Black and A.K.Tony were ers call Lamert Park. A small invited to share their works. A poem listened to the who record all from top to bottom and this record kicks band made up of two acoustic called “Supervised by God” read guitar players performed. They and written by D. Black screamed so much bootie. My soul was poured in to every beat, bar, verse, and call themselves BLK Sonshine. of inspiration of by BLK Sonshine’s “ On a small stage, cluttered music, as the name of the group was chorus. with a piano, three unused “I sometimes don’t know if repeated throughout the end of the stools and a drum set that was poem. smashed into the right cor- I’m writing the song or if the An intense lengthy and very Mixmaster Mike (Beastie Boys), the Crystal Method, U- at success with this “trendy” new style. Others say Lee is ner, at the World Stage, BLK metaphoric poem called “Poetry is God (Wu Tang Clan), George Clinton, Lil Kim, Snoop just following his heart, having stagnated in Motley Crue. Sonshine strummed out folksy the Mac,” was recited by A.K. Tony Doggy Dog, and Kid Rock, this project has metamorphosed During his four month stint in jail, Lee faced a lot of ques- urban political tunes without song is writing me.” over the sounds of an unusual and in to a passion for Lee, who enjoyed working with friends tions. He said he was not happy in Motley Crue anymore, so microphones. Every dread- very distracting car alarm that crept and colleagues. he decided to branch off on his own. Methods of Mayhem haired audience member in the -- Masauko Chipembere in the building from outside. “I finished it on my birthday! I can’t wait for you guys is the result. small room seemed to know the By 4 o’clock it was getting dark to hear the CD. I listened to the who record all from top to Characterized as wild, energetic, and hard to tame, Lee words to all the songs. inside the building. No lights were bottom and this record kicks so much bootie. My soul was appears to have changed. A devoted father to his two chil- The audience chimed with signs and affirmations of turned on but lovers of music sat and listened, sang, and poured in to every beat, bar, verse, and chorus,” Lee said in dren, a renewed relationship with Pamela Anderson Lee, familiarity like a black Baptist church choir to the BLK played in the dark as guest musicians were invited to an America Online interview. and his music have made Lee content and happy. Sonshine’s Arrested Development-like flavor. The guitar- improvise with the group. The video for “Get Naked”- which all performers are “As for when I think of Tommy I remember how sweet ists joked with each other and the audience and the audi- BLK Sonshine performed songs and interwove English seen naked on screen - premieres on MTV in the coming and loving he was to me and how he always made me feel ence hurled participation back onto the stage. ballads with African ones and a couple of tunes that were weeks. An enhanced CD portion whereby viewers will be so special. I remember his letters from jail, how hopeful “I sometimes don’t know if I’m writing the song or undeniably rap. Muyanga and Chipembere said that they able to view the uncensored form of the “Get Naked” video, they were. I remember the last time I saw him, he wasn’t if the song is writing me,” said Masauko Chipembere, will be back in LA soon, but as they had just performed along with the making of Methods of Mayhem CD will my old Tommy. He’s in another plane now. God willing BLK Sonshine member, the most verbal of the two. The in Oakland before their Los Angeles performance they also be included on the disc. Also in the works is a North his life is changing for the better,” Rebecca Lee Vasquez, other, Neo Muyanga, a Soweto native, began a would- have more traveling to do. “We’re going to New York American tour, starting in the New Year. fan/acquaintance, said. be-solemn political tune titled “Borders” with Dipsy the for a month and a half,” said Chipembere. “We’re going 8 November 11, 1999 ParisParis

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amera slung and a two-thirds model of the L’Arc de To the right, the guest encounters Le auburn-and-white uniforms. The cocktail over her shoulder, Triomphe. Service Captain, and further down is waitresses walk by holding drink trays the tourist strolls The visitor can enter the casino through registration. and wear tight, bright blue outfits, and down the cob- the front entranceway or from the neigh- At the registration hall there are plush, matching-colored cylinder shaped caps C blstone streets of boring Bally’s casino, which connects to blue circular seating cushions. Sparkling on their heads. the quaint little Le Boulevard. glass chandeliers line the ceiling. Seven The Paris Las Vegas motif is largely town. She passes The guest that enters through the front paintings align the right wall behind the blue, white, and red in color — the colors a restaurant, Tres entrance crosses through an intricately registration desk. One painting stands of the French flag. Jazz. Shops surround her. There’s L’Art carved expanse of cream-colored wall. out from the rest. It is larger and centered When the guest tires of gambling, the de Paris, Paris Line, and La Menagerie At the very top of the wall, there is a in the middle. It features a heavy set man next stop may be Le Boulevard. de Paris. detailed sculpture of a woman’s head. lounging in a chair, wearing a long, dark Shops here range from designer cloth- Are these the streets of Paris? Try The guest enters with people dressed brown, curly wig. ing to casual wear stores. There are art Paris Las Vegas. in all styles. Some very French-looking Once the guest registers, he or she can galleries, jewelry stores, and gift shops. As the tourist continues down Le and elegant, others not. play the slot machines or explore any of The shopper can stop and eat at a cozy Boulevard, the hotel/casino’s shopping There struts a woman in a long black a number of other attractions. restaurant along the way, as an accordion district, she encounters 25-cent slot dress with feathered collar alongside a At the right corner of the casino floor, player walks from shop to shop serenad- machines and craps tables. man wearing a black tuxedo. there’s a bar. A man in a black tuxedo ing diners and shoppers. The resort opened its doors Sept. 1 to And there, in front of the elegant door- plays a shiny black Baby Grand piano. The Paris Las Vegas experience is offer replicas of the major tourist attrac- way, crosses a man in a bright orange Toward the center of the casino are the ideal for the visitor who wants to see the tions of Paris, France along with a place Denver Broncos t-shirt. Eiffel Tower elevators, leading to the11th most famous tourist attractions of Paris to gamble and partake in the Las Vegas Guests enter and are immediately floor Eiffel Tower Restaurant and to the in one day. The detail invested in the experience. struck by the illusion of taking an outdoor observation deck at the top. architecture of the hotel/casino is obvious Among the famous replicas are a walk. The casino ceiling is painted pale Passing through the casino, the guest and should be applauded. half-scale model of the Eiffel Tower blue, mimicking the Paris sky. spots dealers in their blue-and-white and Thursday, November 11, 1999 Titan teams remain sharp

nFENCING: Teams women’s team won the Intercollegiate epee event to USC. Heizaburo Okawa said that UCSD Fencing Conference of Southern On the women’s side, they defeated will be the toughest opponent for the defeat UCSB, UCLA and California championship. The men’s UCSB, 21-3; UCLA, 15-12; and USC, Titans. team has not won a national champi- 20-4.The women lost the epee and Titan fencer Luis Hernandez said USC in Sunday’s event onship, but often sabre events the team has done well. sends its com- to UCLA, los- “We went 3-0 on Sunday,”

petitors to the We have a lot of new ing both 4-5. Hernandez said. “So far, we’re on pace, NCAA cham- However, the just like last year, to win the confer- By Joe Florkowski pionships. The women had ence. I don’t see why we shouldn’t.”

Sports Editor men’s team also won 7-2 in Jesse Carlson added: won its confer- people, a lot to work the foil event, “We have a lot of new people, a lot A Cal State Fullerton athletic team ence champion- allowing them to work on, but it looks pretty good.” beat the University of California Santa ship in 1998. ‘‘ to take defeat Barbara, UCLA and USC over the Last year, the ‘‘ UCLA. A Brief Look at weekend. Titans sent two The wom- Guess which sport? on, but it looks pret- Fencing c o m p e t i t o r s , en’s team had To many people, fencing seems like Baseball? No; not in season. Jesse Carlson had to cope Women’s basketball. No; season a rather straight-forward sport. One and Ariel Reyes, with losing competitor tries to touch the other with hasn’t started yet. to the NCAA fencers Dianna Football? No; does not exist. their sword. However, fencing features championships. ty good. Ho and Lydia many more tools than just the simple One of CSUF’s most successful Both finished in Pena this year. sports may be its least well-known— -Jesse “sword” and is more complex than the top 25 in the Both reached some might suspect. Fencing. nation. the limit of Both the men’s and women’s Titan Carlson Participants can use either a foil, The team’s their athletic epee (pronounced epp-pay) or sabre. teams compete and win year after year. success contin- eligibility. Even in unsuccessful years, the team Titan Fencer Each sword, or rapier, weighs less or ued on Sunday, as both teams faced The Titans next travel to UC San looks different from the others. For manages to send individual competi- UCSB, UCLA, and USC, defeating Diego on Nov. 20 where they face VERONICA BULLARD/Daily Titan example, the foil and sabre weigh the tors to the NCAA championships. all three decisively. The men’s team UCSD and Cal Tech. After that match, Titan fencer Ariel Reyes (left) spars with assistant coach Deric Clarke The women’s team won a national same-about a pound. However, the defeated UCSB, 21-6; UCLA, 19-8, the team takes a breather for a while, epee weighs about 27 ozs. and uses a (right) at practice on Wednesday. title in 1974. That success carried and USC, 17-10. The men only lost and then travels to Northwestern from through the years, and in 1998 the one event in the matches, losing the jan. 21-23. 18-year Titan Head Coach FENCING / 5

low outfielder Shawn Green on Sheffield and Eric Karros. Green’s ning a runner out at home. Being a Southern California Monda. Just before you could 1999 stats were no joke as he had a Personally, from a fan’s stand- Caesar’s sports fan, I guess at this time my think contract, the Dodgers once .309 batting average, 42 home runs point I will miss Mondy, one of the focus should be aimed towards again opened their deep pockets to and 123 RBIs. few Dodgers I enjoyed to watch. I basketball, but until Shaq Diesel the tune of 84 million dollars over The Dodgers also get a slick expect a change of scenery to do starts hitting his free throws— or at six years, making Green the second glove, as well. At defense Green him well. Forum least get to 50 percent, this column highest paid player in all of base- is no slouch, earning the first Gold But in fairness, Green seems to can’t focus on the Lakers. ball, right behind teammate pitcher Glove of his career on Tuesday, be the real deal, he’s coming home And the Clippers! Never mind Kevin Brown. recognizing his outstanding defense —he played high school ball at the Clippers. The move seems to be another over the season. Tustin High— and Dodger offi- It’s funny that the most disap- great one for the Dodgers. The departing Raul Mondesi cials have labeled him as having pointing team of the year continues In trading Rauuuuuul, they get leaves Los Angeles with some a maturity beyond years, some- to be the team that attracts the most rid of a player that badmouthed the notoriety. thing I could say greatly lacked attention. organization last season and after He was a rookie of the year in in Mondesi, especially this past With the baseball season just a strong start to the 1999 season 1994, winner of two Gold Gloves season. over, the Los Angeles Dodgers tailed off dramatically. and is considered a five-tool player. So once again the Dodgers have made their move and once again it In Green, the Dodgers get, most His arm from the outfield is con- successfully thrust themselves back was a big one. By Caesar Contreras importantly, a left-handed bat sidered one of the league’s best and in the spotlight. The Dodgers traded outfield- to stick right in the middle of a that’s no lie, as I’ve been a witness It seems some things never Assistant Sports Editor er and headache Raul Mondesi lineup that features sluggers Gary on occasion to his rocket arm gun- change. to the Toronto Blue Jays for fel- 5 Thursday, November 11, 1999 SPORTS

blade can also be used. FENCING Fencing scoring also involves n from page 4 counting touches; usually it takes five to win a bout in five minutes. There Titan Athletic Schedule more rigid blade. are variations in the rules, of course; Using a different sword means that for example, in epee, if both com- the way a participant scores is also petitors get to five touches within five judged differently. In foil scoring, just minutes, then they both lose. Volleyball— CSUF vs. Cal Poly SLO at about everything above the waist, The monitoring of scoring also var- except the arms, counts as a “touch.” ies between the matches. In foil and Titan Gym— Friday at 7 p.m. A touch means that the part of the epee fencing, when the point of the body is touched with the point of the blade strikes the vest the competitors CSUF vs. UC Santa Barbara at Titan sword. wear, that contact completes an electri- Gym— Saturday at 7 p.m. In epee bouts, any part of the body cal circuit, and a buzzer sounds and a hit counts as a touch. For sabre, the light goes on. scoring is much like foil, but the arms can be touched and the edge of the Cross Country— NCAA Western Regional Championships at Blue Lake Regional Park, Portland, Oregon— Saturday at 10 a.m. Look for men’s and women’s Women’s basketball (Exhibition)— basketball CSUF vs. National Women’s Basketball previews League at Titan Gym— Saturday at 1 p.m. Thursday and Fencing— CSUF vs. UC San Diego and Friday next Cal Tech at UC San Diego— Saturday Nov. VERONICA BULLARD/Daily Titan Ariel Reyes prepares to thrust against assistant coach Deric Clarke at practice. Reyes performed in the 20 at 11 a.m. week. men’s foil event on Sunday, defeating all his opponents for a 9-0 record.

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