Tis the Season for Toy Drives Section] … That Worries Me

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, FULLERTON DailyDaily http://dailytitan.fullerton.edu Volume 75, Issue 42 THURSDAY November 21, 2002 DT Gordon Wants Street Closure NEWS: Animators and By Deanna Lucci actors make Daily Titan Staff Writer fantasy come to life in President Milton Gordon has big plans for Cal State Fullerton, includ- Disney’s newest ing expansion of the university to surrounding areas. animated feature film “There isn’t any land around here that’s safe from me,” he said “Treasure Planet,” soon to the Associated Students, Inc. Board to be released of Directors at their meeting Tuesday. Please see page 4 After eating pizza and answering students’ questions in the Titan Student Union Pub for the “Pizza with the Presidents” event, Gordon went upstairs to visit the board and update them on his goals for CSUF. Gordon said he recommended to the city of Fullerton that Nutwood Avenue to State College Boulevard be closed to traffic from the 57 freeway to allow safer access to the newly-annexed College Park build- DETOUR: Spend this ing, which houses the College of Communications. Several thousand Thanksgiving with students and faculty brave the diago- JAIME NOLTE/Daily Titan nal crosswalk everyday and their some new characters. The snowman in the TSU lobby holds a basket filled with names of kids who will need gifts this holiday season. safety is his main concern, he said. “It’s not as safe as I would like From Adam Sandler to it,” he said. “We have had several automobile accidents [in that inter- Eminem, Detour has Tis the Season for Toy Drives section] … that worries me. I’d like to close Nutwood [Avenue].” your holiday guide to With 30,000 applicants last year, flicks By the demand to become a Titan keeps nCAMPUS: Camp “We’re basically just trying to of the day is an appearance by Santa the campus for the past 35 years. rising, Gordon said. brighten up their holidays,” said Claus himself. Each year, in addition to the toy drive, “There are a lot of students who Please see pages 5&6 Titan seeks student graduate student “The real little chil- Camp Titan takes around 200 children want to come to CSUF,” he said. “A Travis Roper, who dren come scream- to summer camp. The camp is located lot of students would love to be sit- donations for kids is the director of ing and running up in the San Bernardino Mountains at a ting in your seats right now … this is in need of holiday Camp Titan this to me,” said David YMCA facility and costs about $475 a very, very popular place.” year. “These chil- “We’re basically Trucios, a junior pub- per child. The Associated Students, Because of growing enrollment, cheer this winter dren have very little lic administration Inc. gives a major donation to the the demand for student housing and anything new major. “One year this camp and fundraisers earn the rest. grows every year. Gordon said he is very exciting to trying to little girl, around 5 or 6 The fundraisers include selling Avon Tommy Purvis is attempting to create partnerships them. This is a great years old, didn’t even and hosting car washes. with houses and rental units near Special to the Titan chance for the stu- brighten up want a present. She “The toy drive and party are both campus to convert them into student dents to make a dif- just wanted to sit on great experiences for the children and housing. There are only thirty-five shopping ference.” my lap. She would not me,” said Jennifer McCully, a gradu- “There is a backlog of over 1,400 days left until Christmas, and Camp The toy drive is their holidays.” leave until her mother ate student with a bachelor’s degree students who want to live on cam- Titan has launched its annual holiday capped off with a took a picture.” in childhood and adolescent studies. pus,” he said. “I’m looking for space toy drive. holiday party thrown In the past, toy “You just don’t know what is waiting and land.” Students can go to the Titan Student in the TSU Pavilion drives on campus have for the children at home.” Future pre-law students may be Union lobby and take a snowflake for the children and Travis Roper, been supportive. Camp Titan also accepts volunteers able to complete all their education nametag from the snowman’s basket. their families. The “Two years ago we to help out with the party festivities. in six years rather than the standard They then purchase a toy for a boy children are treated had plenty of gifts. “If students want to volunteer and seven if Gordon implements a new or girl between the ages of 7 and to a carnival, which Each kid was walk- help out we could always use the partnership program with a local SPORTS: Men’s 14 years old. Students finally bring features booths and ing away with two help. That way they could see the end law school. He is currently thinking fencing team enjoys the unwrapped toy with the nam- face painting. There or three presents,” he result of the gifts that are donated,” about a joint program where students etag attached to the Information and is a Christmas tree that is decorated said. Roper said. could take three years of undergrad- Services center in the TSU lobby. and given to a family. The highlight Camp Titan has been a staple on Gifts are now being accepted until success in San Diego ASI/ 4 over the weekend as the team moves closer Trainer Wants to Pad Out, Tighten Up Titans to NCAA competition Please see page 8 nHEALTH: Students ASI Rec Sports offers students semester. Currently assisting seven one-on-one personal training located clients, he devotes his time between seeking physical in the physical lab. Included in stu- the master’s program and working. dent fees, students have the opportu- Although his expertise is not in the TITAN fitness advice should nity to take advantage of receiving realm of nutrition, he does incorpo- individualized personal instruction rate healthier diets in his regiment e x t r a s look no further than for only $20 a session. and refers his clients to the Health ASI Rec Sports Personal trainer James Henderson Center to work with nutritionist, Ada online offers structured training for indi- Schultz. By Shannon Gibson viduals seeking to improve their “James is very dedicated, excel- Daily Titan Staff Writer overall fitness level. lent and caring,” Schultz said. “He’s n Check out Alison Wittwer, CSUF’s assis- a superior personal trainer.” the Daily Titan As the holidays are approach- tant director of Rec Sports, assigned Schultz explained that she and online this ing, so is the increase in pant size Henderson a position to run the Henderson teamed up together to — not to mention all the massive internship program’s three-unit assist a number of students on cam- year at http:// course, which gives him relevant pus in helping them achieve their dailytitan.fullerton.edu. Thanksgiving portions, and the pre-Christmas holiday parties add- work experience and opportunities personal health goals. in “certified strength and condition- “Between exercise and what we New features and ing more tempting gastronomical delights. ing.” choose to eat, that is really the sections will be Dozens of fitness clubs all offer He not only wants to reach stu- magical formula that makes us fit for available this year! the same gimmick when purchasing dents’ health and fitness awareness, life,” she said. “He takes nutrition, personal training sessions. but he also hopes to gain positive fueling our bodies very seriously.” John the Body Man in Brea aver- feedback from clients. One of Henderson’s goals is “to NIKKI GIPSON/Daily Titan upcoming ages around $45 dollars a session; Starting the program this semes- educate our students that it’s a fit- Personal trainer, James Henderson, times Veronica Rojas. six sessions cost around $270, and ter, Henderson, a graduate student ness program. It’s not just planning 12 sessions are offered at $720. in kinesiology, works with students out carbohydrates but planning out a such as high blood pressure, diabe- outlines a workout program. n Thanksgiving feasts Bally Total Fitness offers eight ses- on achieving their own personal fit- well-balanced lifestyle.” tes, knee, ankle and back injuries,” The following session, the official abound on campus at sions for $336, 16 sessions for $639, ness goals. Whether it is muscle The first training session begins he said. workout begins. Henderson spends the children’s center 24 sessions for $910 and 48 sessions gaining or shedding away excess with an orientation and assess- The next meeting includes some a majority of the time teaching his fat, Henderson hopes to “dispel bad ment evaluation where he discusses and the dorms. Read for $1726. At 24 Hour Fitness, pric- of the exercises based on what the clients proper exercises and tech- myths that are out there such as bad health, injuries and personal goals. client mentioned from the previous niques. about it in tomorrow’s es aren’t quoted over the phone. The prospective client is asked to come diets.” “Before I can even help the per- session. The transition time is usual- “All of the [training] is specific Daily Titan! in for an evaluated assessment. The 25-year-old trainer has had son, I need to find out their specific ly three days where he immediately a good response from students this goals. If they have any problems TRAINING/ 3 2 Thursday, November 21, 2002 DailyDaily Titan NEWS CALENDARCALENDAR OFOF EVENTSEVENTS page On Campus a.m.

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