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Vo l u m e 71, I s s u e 13 THURSDay S e p te m b e r 28, 2000 Cal Grant to be expand- nLEGISLATION: CSU semester’s 27,323.” Blackburn said that several thousands officials don’t expect of those students attend Mission Viejo campus or are high school students who any drastic surges in take a few college courses. “More people will be accepting enrollment despite the Financial Aid packages since there’s change going to be more grants than loans,” he said. By Magda Liszewska Charles B. Reed, chancellor of CSU, Daily Titan Staff Writer said in a memorandum to CSU presi- dents that the Cal Grant Entitlement Program will help significantly lower the The recent expansion of the Cal Grant amount of student loan indebtedness for program will accommodate all finan- incoming freshmen and community col- cially needy students but it is not expect- lege transfer students. ed to significantly influence Cal State Blackburn focuses his attention on the Fullerton enrollment. influence Cal Grant will have on gradu- Under the new legislation, signed by ation rates. Gov. Gray Davis on Sept. 11, students “I’m more interested in what this who meet CSU admissions requirements scholarship program will do to the gradu- and Cal Grant eligibility requirements ation rate rather than the enrollment rate,” will receive money starting fall 2001. Blackburn said. However, CSUF officials do not An average student takes 12 units per expect the new legislation to boost uni- semester and works to afford university versity enrollment. education. To graduate within four years, “I expect the new Cal Grant program students need to take 15 to 16 units per to increase enrollment but it will take semester. With a better-financed educa- time to see how significant it is,” James tion, Blackburn said he expects students Blackburn, director of admissions and to take more units and graduate faster, records, said. “The increase might not thus making room for incoming stu- be drastic because the grants will simply Michelle gutierrez/Daily Titan dents. change the way students finance their Students receive information about jobs at the job and internship fair on campus. “The better Financial Aid package education” you have, the more likely you are to stay CSUF enrollment has been increasing in school,” he said. in the last few years to the point where Deborah McCracken, director of university officials started considering Companies flock to CSUF for Financial Aid, expects the enrollment setting a maximum number of students increase to be noticeable but not radical. that can be accepted. “Thirty-thousand “I believe that it [the law] will have students was considered the top end but it The university hosted 216 organizations, businesses and government agencies an impact because students that are now has never been implemented,” Blackburn By Peggy Gomez p.m. and Cooperative Learning Center. Health Department representatives. said. “This semester, 28,403 students are GRANT/ 2 Daily Titan Staff Writer “The fair is very useful, it allows “I was just walking by a booth “The students from Cal State attending the university, compared to last me to make contacts and get my and a recruiter grabbed me to talk,” Fullerton are very prepared and have name out there to employers,” said said Gary Charles, a marketing stu- a great accounting background,” A Comparison of the Number of Cal Grants Awarded Students trying to make a lasting Robert Goodman, a marketing major dent who was also dressed for the Avila said. impression on employers dressed in set to graduate in December. occasion. The afternoon event provided 1200 neat and tasteful business attire, in The largest Internship and Job fair The California Department of information to approximately 4,000 hopes of landing connection to their Cal Grant A ever during a fall semester, was host Health Services solicited the services students, said the Career Center. 1000 futures. to 216 organizations, including non- of Cal State Fullerton accounting Some independent firms like Profit Cal Grant B Many students handed out and profit, business and industry, and students. Techniques, were recruiting students were ready to deliver instant per- governmental agencies. “We get a lot of intelligent appli- to train for a business sales position, 800 sonal sales pitches. “I need an internship, I’ve passed cants, and have hired quite a few,” later promising interviews at Fortune The Internship and Job Fair out four or five resumes,” business said Lan Nguyen, health program 500 companies. 600 sponsored by the Internship and major Sarah Cartagena said. audit manager for the department. The only requirements are a good Cooperative Learning Center, and Employers were aggressively Nguyen and colleague Felipe personality and the desire to make 400 the Career Center, was held in the recruiting well-dressed and prepared Avila, have attended the fair for at ‘95-’96 ‘96-’97 ‘97-’’98 ‘98-’99 ‘99-’00 Quad yesterday from 10 a.m. to 2 students, according to the Internship least four years as CSUF alumni and JOB FAIR/ 8 Source: Financial Aid Office Students meet business professionals nSPEECH: Executives panies who are members of the center, growth. to call him personally. which includes the Mercury Insurance Jennifer Jones, finance major, attend- Applications, information brochures answer questions Group, Pacific Life and the Auto Club ed the event to get more insight about and other recruiting paraphernalia were of Southern California. the field. She wants to get into consult- available. Executives were also accept- about scholarships, All three have donated significant ing, financial planning or insurance. ing resumes. sums to the center, which bridges the “The more information I can get, the A year ago, Chuck McHale, a Cal internships and jobs gap between the university and the busi- better equipped I’ll be,” Jones said. “I State Fullerton alumnus, attended a sim- ness community. like to know my options.” ilar event. Since then he has graduated “The Center for Insurance Studies Executives were excited to share and has received two promotions under By Jamie K. Ayala has helped over 80 students get intern- information about their businesses. the employment of Pacific Life. Daily Titan Staff Writer ships, jobs and scholarships,” CIS advi- “I would have welcomed the oppor- “The hindsight of opportunities sory board member, Don Crane, said. tunity to be able to ask questions in a presented then have definitely proved Finance, accounting and other busi- Students received valuable infor- forum like this back in the dark ages themselves,” he said. “I’m now here ness students flooded into the Titan mation about the companies including when I went to school,” said Mercury to talk about career opportunities about Student Union Theatre Wednesday open positions, job descriptions, neces- Insurance Divisional Claims Manager annuities.” afternoon to attend the Executives on sary experience, possible incomes, and Bruce Rockwell. McHale offered movie tickets to any- Campus Symposium. the scope of the various fields. “A lot of people don’t know what one who could tell him what an annuity Sponsored by the Finance Association Stephanie Mailman, manager of kinds of jobs are in the insurance field was. and the Center for Insurance Studies, client services at Pacific Life, spoke and the forum can open their minds to Ticket winner and finance major trisha insheiwat/Daily Titan students had the opportunity to meet about what characteristics were associ- the possibilities,” he said. with an emphasis in insurance, Robert Alumni Chuck McHale speaks during Executives on Campus Symposium. executives from three insurance com- ated with certain positions and company Rockwell told students not to hesitate FINANCE/ 2 Titan ‘Race for the Cure’ promotes e x t r a s online breast cancer awareness local-
n Check out nHEALTH: The three- marked the fight toward eradicating as “In loving memory of my cher- the Daily Titan breast cancer. ished grandmothers Elsie Mulcahy and mile walk has raised Silence briefly filled the air during the Frances Patt: You are missed and in our online this year national anthem, which the singer dedi- hearts.” Most participants wore vibrant- at http:// more than $200 mil- cated to her aunt. The American flag colored shirts, many with pictures of dailytitan.fullerton.edu. lion since 1982 moved freely above the crowd before breast cancer victims on them. the silence eventually subsided. The Gina Chiapparine, a 20-year-old liber- n New OC mapping By Cindy Armijo words “home of the brave” triggered al studies student at Cal State Fullerton, Daily Titan Staff Writer systems raises ques- a massive response of applause and attended the walk with friends and rela- whistles. With feelings of inspiration, tives. She was there in support of a close tions over privacy The Susan G. Komen “Race for the the race was officially underway. friend, whose mother, Cheri Turner, died issues for the county’s Cure” was more than just a race. It was As the sun beat down, runners and of breast cancer nearly three years ago. residents. See page 3 a time for survivors to shine, and victims walkers began and continued the 3.1- Chiapparine and about 60 others to be remembered. The gathering of mile walk with perseverance. Posters MICHELLE GUTIERREZ/Daily Titan thousands of people Sunday morning uttered loving emotional messages, such RACE/ 3 30,000 people intendance walked to help raise money for a cure. at Fashion Island in Newport Beach http://dailytitan.fullerton.edu 2 Thursday, September 28, 2000 news
CALENDARCALENDAR OFOF EVENTSEVENTS Campus — rivers, lakes and streams ($3.50 on Tuesday, Senior Friday, and 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. — as resource, historical influ- Days), while children ages 6 on Saturday and Sunday. page See Sheila Devine at the ence and life source. to 12 are free on weekdays on Admission costs $2 for Pub on the lower level of the The Cal State Fullerton $5 on weekends. Ages 5 and adults, $1 for students and Titan Student Union at noon. Main Art Gallery is open younger are free. seniors, and children are free. Monday thru Thursday, 12 p.m. For more information, call For more information call ASP presents “Gone in 60 to 4 p.m. and Sunday, 2 p.m. (909) 623-3111 or visit http:// (714) 738-6595. Seconds” at the TSU Theatre to 5 p.m. Admission to this www.fairplex.com. two at 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. This exhibit is free. Meet over 500 busi- A guide to what’s happening is a free show to all Cal State “Domestic Priorities,” an ness professionals and 60 Fullerton students. Call (714) Community exhibit brings together three exhibitors at the Orange BRIEFS 278-3502 for more information. California artists whose work County Business Connection Visit more than 300 live draws parallels between the (RBN)’s Quarterly Regional State College Resurfacing Paths, One Journey: Building One Through Oct. 5, the CSUF animals, shop more than 900 process of making art and the Business Mixer/Expo today Project Begins America.” Main Art Gallery presents vendors and check out over 70 routine of domestic life, runs from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Moderating the event is pro- “Watershed/Sant Khalsa and rides and attractions at the Los thru Oct. 22. at the Rancho Capistrano A project to reconstruct the fessor of comparative religion Geoff Fricker,” an exhibit of Angeles County Fair, which The Muckenthaler Cultural Conference Center. For roadway on State College Avenue Benjamin Hubbard. Featured pan- photographs by Geoff Fricker, runs through Oct. 1 at the Center Foundation is located more information, call (949) between Lambert Road and Brea elists include Associated Students with a contribution by Sant Fairplex in Pomona. at 1201 W. Malvern Ave., in 830-5776 or visit http://www. Boulevard begins Monday, Oct. 2 President Mary Grace; Alumnus Khalsa, of human interaction Admission is $10 for adults, Fullerton. It is open from 10 RBN2000.com. and is expected to continue into and President of the Black with California’s watersheds $7 for seniors 60 and older a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday thru November. Chamber of Commerce of Orange Lane closures and traffic delays County Bobby McDonald; Speech will be necessary to complete the Communication lecturer and alum- work. Periodic closures on inter- nus Archana Bhatt; Eli Reyna, coor- secting streets are expected during dinator of the Community Building this time. The closures will be limit- Program; the Orange County ed to only two at a time. Whenever Human Relations Commission; and possible, the streets will be open on Julie Stokes, assistant professor of weekends. Afro-ethnic studies. Alternating routing is recom- mended for through traffic. Student Art exhibits at CSUF Lambert Road and Brea Boulevard will absorb additional The Department of Art hosted traffic during this period and traffic two opening receptions in graphic signals will be monitored for prob- design in the east and west galler- lems. ies recently. Signage will reflect the changing “Ascend to the Glory of the East” conditions as the work progresses. was presented by Chompunuch Motorists are reminded to allow “Som” Chumchinda, a Cal State extra time when traveling near the Fullerton graduate student from area. Thailand. The artist demonstrated The construction will remove corporate editing design, consisting and replace asphalt concrete pave- of logo, business card, envelope, However, Cooper said he does not “I have a Comm. 407 section on the GRANT mind teaching large classes. Mission Viejo campus that has 38 or so FINANCE ment. It will also adjust utility valve letterhead, memorandum and a n from page 1 “I don’t think that large classes are people in it and we have a lot more dis- n from page 1 cans. boarding pass of an imaginary necessarily bad for subjects that are more cussion. People ask a lot more questions airline that she named Aero Siam. in high school will understand that their or less overview topics, which this class than they can in a big class.” registration fees will be covered, so they is,” he said. Overbeck said that because CSUF Som also designed a calendar Chatwin, wanted an overview of the University Hosts Campus will have access to education whereas Cooper expects significant gradual tuition is not that high, he expects the Cal companies. Dialogue on Race and a variety of descriptive posters before they had to depend on their own rise in enrollment starting next year. Grant to have more impact on private “If you’re not sure what you want about the beauty of Thailand. sources or apply for Financial Aid,” she “My impression is that there are many universities. to do, you can ask questions at these said. students who come out of high school “I think it [the grant] is a great thing to CSUF joins the White House “The purpose is to display the kinds of events and get a better focus on McCracken said the potential enroll- who don’t have the resources for any fur- have but I don’t think it’s going to make career opportunities,” Chatwin said. and the U.S. Department of beauty and exquisiteness of ment increase will depend on the univer- ther education and I think the Cal Grant a drastic change in our enrollment,” he Because of the success of the execu- Education on sponsoring the third Thailand’s art and nature through sity’s recruitment plan for freshmen. expansion is going to allow those people said. tive forums, the Finance Association is “I don’t think we’re going to have not to be held back just because of finan- While some instructors find it difficult annual “One America: Campus my design,” the 26-year-old student planning another one later in the semes- thousands of students,” she said. “I think cial considerations,” he said. “So I think to teach in large classes, students’ opin- ter focusing on financial planning. Dialogue on Race” town hall, said. it will be a few hundred.” we’re going to see quite an increase.” ions on class sizes differ. Vice president of underwriting for Oct. 12. from 7:30 to 9 p.m. in the “Lucha Libre,” the art of Possible increased enrollment might He also said he thinks it is going to “I prefer larger a class just because the Auto Club of Southern California, show in the number of students attending take a while for the Cal Grant availabil- when the classmates participate and Portola Pavilion in the Titan Student Mexican wrestling, was pre- Bob Siglock, advised students to get an certain popular classes and influence the ity and expansion to reach schools and respond to questions in class you get a internship or some kind of experience Union. sented by CSUF graduate student way these classes are taught. counselors at high schools. wider range of questions and responses,” to get an idea of the career that they plan The town hall is designed to Anna Breitenberger, 27, of Italy. David Cooper teaches Principles of Unlike Cooper, Wayne Overbeck, Tony Swan, Western State University to embark on. Advertising, in a class of 91 students. He who teaches Communications Law, law student said. engage the community in discuss- Lucha Libre is Mexico’s second In his closing, Siglock reminded stu- said that in a class this size, he cannot finds teaching large classes more diffi- “I prefer small classes because they dents that “a college degree is not a ing issues regarding race, in an most famous sport after soccer. engage in much in-depth discussion with cult. This semester he is teaching a class offer more one-on-one with the teach- sign that one is a finished product, but effort to foster greater understand- Breitenberger displayed several the students and has to rely on shorter of 220 students. ers,” Jennifer Hollingsworth, kinesiology an indication a person is prepared for response answers either in class or during “You can’t have as much discussion major, said. “I think the Cal Grant will posters, T-shirts, pins and a video life.” ing among members of a racially examinations. as you would in a small class,” he said. cause an increase in enrollment to an and ethnically diverse society. The about the Mexican version of wres- event is part of the third annual tling. Campus Week of Dialogue, which The exhibits are presented will focus on the theme of “Mary in the east and west galleries,
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(S. of Chapman, E. of 57 Fwy) Copyright ©2000 Daily Titan news Thursday, September 28, 2000 3 Viewers drawn in Satellite mapping may by televised trials benefit public services nTECHNOLOGY: The areas. All they will have to do now is go to the Internet and make decisions nMEDIA: Professor Troy Zimmer said. “It is aerial photographs will from there. TV court designed to get us [the audience] “Just imagine how many decisions cases my give viewers involved, by hooking us on human provide detailed imag- have to be made in a county the size of drama. And, it’s not only just a sense of es for police and fire Orange County with 790 square miles, a skewed perception drama, it’s also the sense of justice.” 2.4 million people, and rapid growth,” Zimmer linked it to a good fiction. departments Fitzpatrick said. as to how judicial sys- Except that what goes on in television “Now imagine how much easier it tem functions court shows are very much real. By Camille Jones is to make faster and more informed “It’s a feel-good experience,” Daily Titan Staff Writer decisions when everyone is totally By Samantha Gonzaga Zimmer said. “Things work out like familiar with the whole area, not just Daily Titan Staff Writer they’re supposed to. What was wrong Pictometry International, an aer- an artist’s renderings covering just the gets righted the agenda is entertain- ial photography company, has been development itself.” It’s a zoo out there. Even after the ment.” hired by the Orange County Board While there are advantages to hav- judge bashed the gavel onto the desk Shows like “Judge Judy” and “Judge of Supervisors to produce aerial pho- ing these photographs taken, there are for the umpteenth time. Mills Lane,” which are aired frequently tographs of every building and open also some disadvantages. The cocker spaniel’s owner had throughout the day and sometimes late space in the county. With the announcement of the con- been arguing for the past five minutes: at night, might serve to reinforce the “Pictometry is capturing every tract between Orange County and the plaintiff claimed that the defen- perception of the audience’s fascina- square foot of the county and storing Pictometry International, issues dant’s dog mauled his cat, and the tion with “real life.” the images in a large image library with concerning the invasion of privacy judge threatened to end the hearing if “I think people like to watch other instant access by all county employees have been raised. the plaintiff didn’t pipe down. and allowing targeted access through With such clear pictures of busi- people yell and get mad at each other,” illustration bY samantha gonzaga And then there’s the absentee father said business administration and man- the Web by the citizens of Orange nesses and homes available to anyone County for a fee,” said Pictometry’s accusing his ex-wife of using their agement major Matt Morita. add to the amusement. sion shows. Plaintiffs and defendants over the Internet, there is concern that 16-year-old daughter’s expenses as an Although Morita does not watch West Coast General Manager Brian it will not only be easier for home The entertainment aspect of these represent themselves and argue on Fitzpatrick. excuse to dip into his pockets. Television court shows, he pointed shows can eclipse the core of reason- their own behalf. invaders to get a better view of your Court television greets freshman out that people’s voyeuristic tenden- The benefits of these aerial still surroundings, but that the photographs ing behind the existence of procedures “Decisions can’t be arbitrary,” photographs is that they will provide Albert Sheng after school. cies find the formula of such shows and laws. As amusing as court televi- Matthewson said. “When you have would be an invasion of privacy. “It gets annoying, I admit,” he said. appealing. public service providers like police Professor Wayne Overbeck, media sion may be to its audience, it also has people arguing without full knowledge officers, firefighters and 911 dispatch- “But you can’t help but be entertained As if to prove its popularity, a pleth- the potential to add more to people’s of the law(s), they may be arguing on law professor at Cal State Fullerton, by it. Here are people fighting over ora of other court shows have pro- ers with information that will provide said that what Orange County is doing already cynical views of America’s due incorrect grounds.” a clearer picture of the county than the dumbest things, things that can liferated from shows that specialize process. The intricacies of laws can “If media content is approached is not illegal. be resolved outside court, and there on animals or divorcees. In addition, ordinary paper maps can. “Aerial photography is legal. The oftentimes be simplified. knowing what it’s doing, you won’t Sgt. Joe Klein of the Fullerton they are on national TV looking like the years it would take for cases to “Some people never do understand get the message, or the wrong percep- courts haven’t said it’s an invasion of idiots.” pass through or between courts is con- Police Department said that he sees privacy,” Overbeck said. what law is about,” said political sci- tion of how the justice system works,” the advantages to this type of city “It’s a hell of a lot shorter than the densed into a half an hour. Or, to be ence teacher Donald Matthewson. Zimmer said. “Unfortunately, people Taking aerial photographs of not cases in real life,” said 18-year-old more specific, 15 minutes a case since mapping. only public areas and buildings, but “These shows can make them obscure. don’t analyze. You need to be in a right “In any type of crisis situation, pub- high school student Rhonda Jones, a court television shows usually deal For example, why are people allowed frame of mind, to view things through private residences as well and putting high school student. “There are no law- with two cases per episode. lic service departments would have them on the Internet is not new. to keep silent? When you have these the right set of lenses and see it for a guideline how to respond to things yers to hold up the judge’s ruling.” A break from conventionality judg- shows, [people] won’t understand why what it is. Overbeck said that Microsoft cur- “Court television revolves around es are not always unmoving, nor are like natural disasters, train derailments rently has aerial photographs available lawyers are necessary.” “When you are aware that its pur- and missing children,” Klein said. an entertainment scenario,” Sociology plaintiffs and defendants calm might Lawyers are absent in court televi- pose is entertainment, you can’t be on the Web and commercial satellite “Incidents will be handled more pictures are available to anyone. efficiently and safely because the “Although the images are very sharp responding parties will know what they are static ... therefore, not really they’ll be confronting even before invasive,” Fitzpatrick, Pictometry Yoga demonstrated for CSUF stu- they arrive on the scene,” Fitzpatrick general manager, said. said. “Walking on any trail, road, or In addition to how the photographs pathway provides you a view equal to actions of life. You either react to it “When I got in there, I came stress and the room was very warm, nCAMPUS: The exercis- will benefit the public in safety mat- or better than the ones than will be in and get involved in the awareness of in with a lot of stress,” education but after 30 minutes of yoga, the ters, Fitzpatrick said that a digital the library. If a burglar was planning a your surroundings to gain control of major Nadia Corona said. “My back room cooled down and my stress es focused on breathing reproduction of the city would make robbery, they’d observe the home that actions in your everyday life.” and neck were sore. The music that decreased. The candlelight also set it easier on other county employees way, not pay $20 to $25 to acquire a techniques, stretching Students attending had to do he had playing was really relaxing. a nice mood.” because many of them could cut down still image,” Fitzpatrick said. and relaxation breathing and stretching exercises, The incense made the room calm on the amount of time they spend out- and went through steps in order to and fresh. Everybody released their side their offices surveying different clear their minds. By James Moya and how it affected her family,” said Daily Titan Staff Writer Sultan instructed his students to have one point of attention in their RACE Rocha. “I just think that any bit of minds and to hear the sound of their n from page 1 awareness is a success.” “Breathe in and out. Release all own breath. He demonstrated how The awareness from the race has ulti- thoughts from the mind.” to do yoga with the breathing exer- wore golden T-shirts, each displaying mately prompted successful financial Sitting restfully with peace of cises and informed eager students to an image of Turner smiling. The back standings. According to the foundation mind in this day and age may seem try and relax their minds. of the shirts stated, “Cheri’s Cherubs” in and its affiliates, more than $214 million strange. This, however, is the con- “Creating a space in your mind is between angel wings. has been raised for research, education, cept taught in yoga. the pathway to awareness of sounds, “I think that the race is very emo- screening and treatment. The Student Diversity Program activities, and emotions to identify tional, but it’s great to see people gather- “The best detection is early detec- held a yoga session Wednesday, yourself and not get lost,” he said. ing together for such a good cause,” said tion,” read one of the foundation’s state- hosted by Yogi Sultan, to introduce “Keep your mind anchored with Chiapparine. ments. students to an alternative form of your breath as a prime object with- The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Race volunteers at the finish line relieving stress. out getting confused and be aware Foundation recognized the importance gave out free calendars and ribbon- “I liked it,” liberal studies major of your problems and keep them out of the cause back in 1982. shaped pins. Beatrice Soto said. “I feel more of your mind.” The non-profit corporation was cre- The calendar gave the three steps to relaxed and more positive. It really No food or drinks were to be ated by founding chairman, Nancy breast health: having a mammogram helps get rid of stress. It was my consumed before the event in order Brinker, who developed the idea when every year beginning at age 40, practic- first time attending this kind of thing for the different parts of the body to her sister, Susan G. Komen, died from ing monthly breast exams, and begin- and I’d like to do it again because I cope with any existing stress. Yoga the devastating disease. ning at age 20, having regular checkups, need to.” is a Middle Eastern technique of But the Orange County race was which include a clinical breast exam at The host, Sultan, began yoga relaxing the body. more of a celebration than a devasta- least every three years. because of his own discomfort with “You need your space to dis- tion. The pin symbolizes breast cancer allergies and diseases. charge the garbage that your mind Participants ran and walked in awareness, particularly during the month He realized he would benefit accumulates, so it’s like a gasp of hopes of earning money to increase of October, which is Breast Cancer from shifting his animal diet to a breath,” Sultan said. “A release that the already growing amount of breast Awareness Month. plant-oriented diet. works with a plant-centered diet to cancer research. Survivors helped by For survivors, victims and family “At that moment the yoga keep stress down. Sugar and meat advanced research donned bright pink members torn by the disease, the fin- appeared before me,” he said. can create stress while a plant diet T-shirts with the words, “I will survive, ish line meant progress. As members Sultan went to different yoga and processed sugars, like Equal, I’ve got so much to live for, I’ve got so of “Cheri’s Cherubs” crossed the line, schools throughout the United States keep stress low.” much love to give.” small smiles appeared on their tear- and India to explore this technique. “Food and a lack of the cor- Love was what prompted Elayna stricken faces. Sultan said he’s been a teacher rect breathing is very conducive to Rocha, 21, of Whittier to partake in the “I felt that my being here made a dif- for 10 years and has practiced this stress,” Sultan said. “Meditating, event. Rocha was among the members ference, even if I was only one person,” meditation process without a break. chanting, and massaging help keep of “Cheri’s Cherubs” and had witnessed Chiapparine said. He traveled all over India to experi- your nerves calm.” the effects of breast cancer. ence the methods and instruments. During the exercises, Sultan “I saw what Cheri had to go through “Breeding and eating is impor- directed the class to lose their sense tant to explore your mind and the of the time and place. most successful way to go about it Yoga is usually done in a big Please Recycle is to have a plant diet,” Sultan said. room. New forms of yoga are also DAVID RIVERA/Daily Titan “Schedule a space of silence in daily done in rooms filled with ice. Yoga instructor Yogi Sultan teaches stretching techniques. The Daily Titan life to explore all the movement and http://dailytitan.fullerton.edu 4 Thursday, September 28, 2000 news 8 Thursday, September 28, 2000 news
“Honest y and morality can’t be Williamson, manager at the Home Recruiter Nooshen Karger said. “We We have already taken in 10 resumes much nicer than at other job fairs. JOB FAIR taught,” said Fumes, as he explained Depot in Orange. attend a lot of job fairs and recruit for jobs and will definitely be back “This is very nice, I just attended n from page 1 the importance of ethics when selling Family Assessment Counseling and many people for internships.” next year,” Haney said. a fair at the Pond, in Anaheim, and retirement plans. Educational Services Inc. (Faces), a Gina Haney, of Community Services Recent graduate Mary Raasch found it very anti-climactic,” Raasch money. Home Depot was interested in stu- non-profit organization was interest- Programs Inc., was soliciting seniors returned to CSUF to market herself said. Edward D. Fumes, of Modern dents with a four-year degree in any ed in students who were looking for with experience in the communica- toward organizations interested in stu- “This is amazing for a fall event, a Woodmen of America, was looking field. internships. tions and human services fields to help dents with a liberal arts degree. reflection of the job market,” Internship for ethical students to sell financial “We know students with a degree “We have internships year round, at-risk youths. She has been job hunting and found Director Sally Cardenas said. products. have put in some time,” said Jay and some are paid,” Internship “This is our first time [at CSUF]. the environment here at her alma mater Thursday, September 28, 2000
C o m m e n t a r y There’s always next season
By Damian Calhoun
With another baseball season drawing to an end this weekend, once again the Anaheim Angels will be left at home. Watching and wondering. On the surface, when you see that Record over last five years a team is barely over the .500 mark and eight games out of first with only Won Lost Finish five games left, you would consider the season a wash, an utter disap- 1995 78 67 2nd pointment. But for this squad and this franchise, the season has been a 1996 70 91 4th surprise. 1997 84 78 2nd Picked to finish last in the American League Western Division, the young, 1998 85 77 2nd fiery Angels, under the direction of Janel Wright/Special to the Titan first-year manager Mike Scioscia, 1999 70 92 4th Tennli Ulicny dribbles past a defender during a recent game at Titan Stadium. battled and clawed their way through the first three quarters of the season, 2000 80 77 3rd only to fall short in the end. But where does the blame reside? Women’s soccer shut Obviously not with Scioscia, who in Etherton, just to name a few. They all 1 starting pitcher, the Angels were his first year as a major league man- pitched admirably and were true gam- stuck with Ken Hill, Kent Mercker, ager brought a more competitive and ers in the early part of the season, but Bottenfield and Tim Belcher. A nice scrappy mentality to the team. Just once the dog days of summer rolled little group of has beens, never weres out in OT loss to CSUN the way that he played for years as around, in August and September, and one-year wonders. the Dodgers’ starting catcher. things went south and the team per- This group was put together formed as flat as a warm beer. because of the team’s refusal to re- By Seth Keichline get the ball past Willemse, which kept Meanwhile, the Titan offense con- Obviously not the middle of the Daily Titan Sports Editor the game tied until just over three min- tinues to look for answers. lineup, that consists of sluggers The spring training trade of Jim sign longtime starting ace Chuck utes into overtime. Granted, CSUN is an extremely Garrett Anderson, Troy Glaus, Tim Edmonds to the St. Louis Cardinals Finley. The Titans and Cal State Northridge Junior forward Erin Broadwell tough team to score off of, exhibited Salmon and Mo Vaughn. for pitcher Kent Bottenfield and rook- Granted, the Angels didn’t win any battled to a 1-0 overtime finish on scored the game winner, her first of by its five shutouts. But in their last The quartet has hit 148 home runs ie second baseman Adam Kennedy playoffs with him on the mound, nor Wednesday, with the Matadors earn- the season. match of preparation before the heart and 418 runs batted in. And obvi- presented another problem. did he ever lead them to the playoffs, ing their fifth shutout of the season. Titan freshman goalkeeper Laura of conference play, the Titans would ously not the heart and soul of the Kennedy appears to be a keeper, but in today’s baseball, all you want CSUN (4-4-3) has shut out all three Janke played equally as well as have hoped for a better outing. team, the leadoff hitter, Darin Erstad, but Bottenfield was soon traded to the and need is a veteran that you can Big West opponents it’s faced. The Willemse, shutting down CSUN’s CSUF will begin its stretch of con- who may be one of the game’s tough- Philadelphia Phillies for Ron Gant. trust out on the mound for six or defensive specialists have held UC offense during regulation play. She ference competetion when it travels est competitors. Which begs the question, does a seven innings. He doesn’t have to Santa Barbara, UC Irvine, and now, saved three shots on the night. to Stockton on Sunday to face the Alas, the blame must be placed on team with more than 200 home runs, strike fear in the opposing hitters, all CSUF scoreless. The loss drops CSUF to 5-6 on University of Pacific. the deserving party: the front office. really need another free-swinging, he has to do is get outs. Just to give Matador goalkeeper Jenny Willemse the season. The team defeated Long The Titans then will face Idaho and Whether it‘s General Manager Bill right-handed bat like Gant? the team a chance to win. When the stopped 10 Titan shots en route to her Beach State in its only Big West Boise State at home before traveling to Stoneman or Angels President Tony Or would a veteran pitcher have rookies faltered and the older pitchers fifth shutout in 2000. Conference match and will face four Utah State on Oct. 13. Tavares, that’s irrelevant. The front brought more stability to the pitching couldn’t cut it, all hope for an appear- Despite taking six more shots on straight conference opponents in the The Titans then come home for four office is responsible for the team’s staff? ance in the playoffs was lost. Thanks goal than CSUN, the Titans couldn’t next two weeks. before finishing the season at UCI. shortcoming. Edmonds has only hit 42 home a lot front office. The inability to land at least a sec- runs for the Cardinals, who are in the But in the game of baseball, there ond tier starting pitcher at the All-Star drive for the World Series. is always next year. Break placed too much pressure on The only drive that Angels will be o m m e n t a r y the young pitchers who were brought making is the one to their homes after -- Damian Calhoun is a Daily Titan C up from the minors. Guys like: Sunday’s season finale against the staff writer Jarrod Washburn, Scott Schoeneweis, Seattle Mariners. Head of the class- Ramon Ortiz, Matt Wise and Seth Without a reliable and trusted No. By Jeff Benson ing him away from the star, off the turbs me when the integrity of the screen and out of town. His acrobatics game is compromised in any way, were very graceful for a grown man in shape or form.” The sophomoric shoulder pads. But you can’t isolate this problem display performed I don’t normally condone to just Owens. by San Francisco athletes taking cheap hits at other ath- In another Sunday game, Tampa wide receiver letes at any time, during or after a Bay wide receiver Keyshawn Johnson, Terrell Owens on game. Yet this hit had special meaning renowned showboat and author of the Dallas Stadium 50-yard line on to me. It showed that, even in a battle “Throw Me the Damn Ball,” could Sunday was a showcase of his imma- of current 1-3 teams, unsportsman- not back up his words when he had a turity and, on a larger scale, furthered like conduct is subject to punishment, grand total of one catch for one yard a growing trend of unsportsmanlike punitively and physically. Although against his former team, the New York conduct that will be detrimental to Teague displayed a certain level of Jets. Johnson, once the sideshow in young fans watching football. poor conduct himself, it looked like he New York’s media circus, had called Immediately following his first-half was not showing off, but rather polic- former teammate Wayne Chrebet “the touchdown catch in San Francisco’s ing this showboating trend we are so team mascot”, which in turn caused a 41-24 victory, Owens galloped all the accustomed to seeing. lot of publicity for the game and tons way to the star logo that breaches Defensive football players of speculation over which of the two the field. He disgraced the fans and are paid to knock each other around. receivers would get the last laugh. opposing players by raising his arms Since Teague was attempting to Johnson disappointed his continu- in celebration. defend the integrity of his team ally declining contingent of fans on T h e Dallas play- and fans by hitting Owens Sunday. ers, who out of the s t a r As an integral part of Tampa Bay’s were try- l o g o , I championship plan before the sea- ing to son, Johnson and his numbers have emend a rough been no more than afterthoughts in 1-2 start, did not take each of the four games the team has his taunting lightly. To end a long s e e played this year. Chrebet, on the other scoring drive, running back Emmitt that more as a defense hand, caught the game-winning pass Smith rumbled into the end zone to against unsportsmanlike in amazing fashion in the closing min- tighten the point gap. As a distinct conduct than advocating it. ute on Sunday. message to Owens, he flew for The same idi- When you act like a scumbag by the star himself, pile-driving the otic players who run their using poor sportsmanship, you not ball into the turf. There would mouths will always receive only lose the support of your team- be no gratitude shown for either more publicity than the ones mates and your fans, you impress team in Big-D that day. that go out and do their jobs upon youngsters that this kind of play Owens wasn’t done. After every day. 49er running back is tolerated. catching a touchdown pass Charlie Garner had an exceptional In effect, many of the kids growing from 49er quarterback Jeff day despite his team’s poor show- up and dreaming of playing football Garcia, he once again ing. No taunts, no gesturing, only a will not have the necessary skills it streamed toward the star. quiet 201-yard rushing performance. takes to make it to the pro field, What happened next Props to San Fransisco Head Coach but will have the motor-mouths that was nothing short of Steve Mariucci, who made the should land them in the game program spectacular. decision to suspend Owens for vending booths. Dallas defensive back one game and fine him one week’s “Program, sir? Throw me the damn George Teague had enough. He echoed salary, which equals over $24,000. money.” my sentiments exactly: Get this guy “This decision is based on how outta here! In an impressive display of we intend to conduct ourselves,” said -Jeff Benson is a Daily Titan staff speed, power and sheer intensity, he Mariucci, who admitted being embar- writer launched his bulk onto Owens, knock- rassed about Owens’ antics. “It dis-
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September 28, 2000 ‘The exorcist’ is Still scary after all these years After 27 years this classic piece of American cinema returns to theaters By Cindy Bertea supplement the stark nature of the Daily Titan Staff Writer film’s content. Prior to the 1973 Exorcist release, A classic piece of American cin- the 1968 film “Rosemary’s Baby,” by ema, ready to possess a new genera- director Roman Polanski was often tion of horror fans, landed at theaters cited as one of the scariest cinematic last weekend. thrillers of all time. “The Exorcist,” which debuted to Where Polanski’s film was a study critical acclaim in 1973, stands the in imagined terror, Friedkin went a test of time as a dramatic film with step further and added groundbreak- striking cinematography that is not for ing visual and makeup effects to con- the squeamish. struct memorable scenes that created Previously cut scenes are seam- lasting impressions with viewers. lessly woven into the story and an Audiences today may doubt the enhanced soundtrack puts the audi- importance of this film’s place in his- ence in the middle of the action. tory, but countless others have stolen Viewers who believe the “Scream” heavily from the movie to tell their trilogy is an example of fine movie- own tales of the dark forces lurking in making will need to put on their other realms. thinking caps for this exercise in psy- The story itself is as old as time. A chological horror. battle between the forces of good and More than just an average movie, evil is carried out through the demon- “The Exorcist” is unique, disturbing, ic possession of Regan, a young girl and has to be examined at more than played by Linda Blair, and Father face value. Damien Karras, a faithless priest Nominated for 10 Oscars and four played by Jason Miller. Golden Globes, the film was adapted The setting is simplistic, never from a 1971 novel of the same title by straying far from Regan’s home, fos- William Peter Blatty. tering a sense of familiarity and con- He won an Oscar for the screenplay nection to viewers’ own lives. adaptation of his book. Regan’s mother, played by Ellen Director William Friedkin directed Burstyn, is a wealthy and successful the adaptation, utilizing chiaroscuro actress who dotes on her daughter’s This horror classic, filled with iconographic images rampant in Catholicism, still stands the test of time. lighting in most scenes to visually every whim. Their ideal life together is turned should seek help from the Catholic unaided by today’s computer wiz- ence of the demon. On the enhanced upside down when Regan begins to Church. ardry, remain potent as the demon soundtrack, every growl and seething exhibit abnormal behavior. Enlisted to help is Father Karras, snarls and contorts while shackled to remark is eerie. From spewing profanities to dis- who must face his own personal the young girl’s bed. The film is filled with visual sym- plays of vulgar uses for a crucifix, demons. He struggles with the recent New footage, nicknamed “the spi- bolism, making full use of the myr- doctors in the medical realm fail to death of his elderly mother and is der walk,” is an example of creative iad iconographic images rampant in find a concrete reason for Regan’s haunted by her memory. filming before the availability of digi- Catholicism. unusual actions. In his role as a local university’s tal imaging. Regan is grotesquely Viewers don’t need to be familiar Her clinical evaluation rings oddly spiritual and psychological counselor, twisted while walking backward on with these icons, as they represent familiar, as Regan is prescribed Ritalin he is unsure of his place in the church all fours down a flight of stars. tests of will they will undoubtedly for her supposed hyperactive nerve and questions the authenticity of his Fans of this film will not be disap- face at some point in their lives. disorder. flock’s theological beliefs. pointed by this addition, which comes “The Exorcist” is an excellent study Extra footage of her physical assess- His faith is tested as he joins with early in the narrative and is a creepy in pitting ordinary characters against ment draws the viewer in, reinforcing an elder, a more experienced priest portent of events to follow. extraordinary circumstances. the helplessness of her condition. played by Max Von Sydow, for a Mercedes McCambridge’s pres- Don’t miss a chance to see the film Psychiatrists eventually recom- showdown with the devil as mani- ence is a noteworthy mention as the on the big screen, restored to the ver- mend that she is possessed by an fested through Regan. woman who lent her voice talents sion director Friedkin had intended. Linda Blair plays the possessed Regan in “The Exorcist.” otherworldly spirit and that the mother The makeup and special effects, to create the assaulting aural pres- ‘Fiction’ floats in the genre of modern pop and rock
Magda Liszewska last year’s contribution of “Imperfect Girl.” Imbruglia), Taylor Rhodes Daily Titan Staff Writer “Don’t,” a song, which Guitarist/composer (Aerosmith), and Kevin appeared on the “Message and multi-instrumentalist Savigar (Rod Stewart). After two years with In A Bottle” soundtrack. Adam teams up with his The result of this collab- Mollies Revenge, the Recently, they also singer/songwriter/guitarist oration showcases Yve’s band that brought these contributed to Canada’s Yve to engage listeners soaring voice, which can Canadian musicians multi-platinum “Women in 11 warm, though-pro- be compared to the styles together, Yve and Adam, in Song” album series. voking songs, a departure of Alanis Morissette and have separated from the Musically, “Fiction” from the artful rock of Sheryl Crow, but it is occa- group to release their suc- floats in the genre of Mollies Revenge. sionally tamed to remind cessful album debut as a modern pop and rock In the process of cre- some of the idiosyncrasies duo. with catchy melodies and ating “Fiction,” Yve and of Sarah McLachlan. The band performed emotional, simply under- Adam cooperated with Fans of these artists will their coming-out as an stood, reflective lyrics top composers like Ben definitely enjoy “Fiction.” acoustic ensemble dur- such as “I never wanted to Mink ( who has written Adam’s understated ing the Lilith Fair festival be more than who I am/I for K.D. Lang), Jeremy rhythms and richly tex- in the summer of 1998. never wanted to be less Ruzumna (Mac Gray), tured guitar lines comple- “Fiction” follows the duo’s than…everything” from Steve Bookers (Natalie ment the lyrics and sound of Yve’s voice. The only flaw with “Fiction” is that no par- ticular song stands out on the album. From the Mack 10 keeps things bangin’ with ‘The Paper’ warm, stirring “Imperfect Girl” through the rhyth- By Damian Calhoun mic “Don’t Apologize,” to Daily Titan Staff Writer reflective “Far Behind,” the songs offer a very sim- One of L.A.’s finest, Mack 10, returns to the streets with his fourth solo album, entitled “The Paper Route.” And ilar pace. The only times although he has ventured away from the West Side for some of the production and guests on the album – you might when the flow of music think he crossed over and went soft. Well, as the saying goes “Don’t get it twisted.” seems to change is dur- Mack 10 is back with an album full of phat tracks and dope lyrics that still has him ranked as one of the tightest rap- ing “Scars” and “Sister,” pers around and not only among the so-called gangsta rappers. when a melody slows Showing that his recent marriage to R & B singer T-Boz, of TLC, has not diminished his street credibility, Mack down to an almost ballad- Dime keeps things banging with the first single “From Tha Streetz” that shows that he still has the talent to kick the like tempo. verbal imagery of life in the ‘hood. “Fiction” has a definite The song shows Mack still maintains the hustle life over the gang bangin’ lifestyle that many have fallen into. But if potential for a reputable you think for an instant that he’s soft, the hook states: “I represent where I’m from and I’m nutty as they come.” position in the music mar- The album has a reunion of the West Side Connection, with Ice Cube and W.C. joining Mack on the track “Nobody.” ket but Yve and Adam will For production, have to add more diversity Mack hooked up with southern producer Timbaland and the song quickly grabs your attention, with tight production, to future work to avoid laced with the lyrical talents of Ice Cube, who states “…West Side Connection, we’re corrupt like Rampart, and W.C., becoming a one-hit won- west coast veterans.” der. Mack 10 performs with his wife T-Boz and they quickly stake their claim as the first couple of hip-hop on the track The musicians man- “Tight To Def,” sampled from the West Coast classic “Pistol grip Pump,” by Volume 10. The song sounds as if the age to achieve their goal couple has been together as long as the Isley Brothers. of connecting with their Other highlights of the album include the track “I’m Dope” where Mack 10 describes the use of drugs in the neigh- listeners on a one-to-one borhood, how it arrived, cut up, distributed and its effects. His talent as a true street lyricist enables Mack 10 to pull off level but keeping that con- the technique of portraying life as a narcotic. nection open will require “Pop X,” “Keep It Gangsta,” and “Hustle Game” are some of the hidden gems of the album. The only disappointing work and creativity. Are aspect of the album is the length. Where most albums range from 15 –18 tracks, “The Paper Route” consists of only they fiction or are they for 13 tracks, including two skits. real? Only time and their Maybe this is the way he wanted it — I know that I would rather listen to an album with 11 tight tracks, than one fans can tell. where half of the album sucks. Props to Mack 10 for keeping it “Tight to Def.” Other guests on the album include established vets like Too Short, Xzibit, Kokane, and The Youngbloodz. Keeping in line with the tradition that Dr. Dre and Ice Cube started, Mack 10 gives many unknown artists, like Techniec, Big Gipp and Caviar, the chance to show their lyrical talents, in the same way that Ice Cube did for him. Mack 10 first arrived on the scene in 1995, and through the years, he has weathered the recent trend of gimmickry Canadian rockers, Yve and Adam, connect with their listeners. rap acts like Puff Daddy and Will Smith, to stay true to the streets.