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Volume 73, Issue 9 THURSDAY September 20, 2001 CSUF substance abuse lower than nSTUDY: According Health and Counseling Center Tom come here to eat, not to drink. and make them have a good experi- the message. ber of students when you consid- Sloan. “I think there’s a pretty healthy “They should know better what ence,” Mink said. Aside from the Social Norms pro- er that there are 29,000 students at to two of Harvard’s attitude about drinking.” and how much they drink before or The idea of SNMRP in contrast to gram, CSUF has many resources CSUF,” he said. CSUF is below the national aver- after class,” Pinto said. those “scare tactics,” is to correct the available to students to educate them- CAPS and the Student Leadership surveys, students con- age, according to two recent sur- A student who didn’t want to be misperception that all college students selves about alcohol and drugs. Institute offer peer education pro- veys by the Harvard School of named said that he comes to the Pub drink. Emphasizing the percentage of Students who think they have a grams workshops on substance abuse. sume alcohol and take Public Health College Alcohol Study once in a while before 6 p.m. to have non-or light-drinking students instead drinking or drug problem can go A computer-based interactive pro- drugs less frequently and the recently introduced Social a beer. of the small percentage who drink a to Counseling and Psychological gram called Alcohol 101 is available Norms Marketing Research Project “The place is usually dead,” he lot does this. Sloan said it’s important Services (CAPS) and speak with a on CD-Rom in the Computer Lab. By Yvonne Klopping (SNMRP). said. to emphasize the positive. counselor. Laura Chandeler, director of Health Daily Titan Staff Writer According to SNMRP, 79 percent Kandy Mink, associate vice presi- There are posters all over campus “A lot of times students don’t know Education and Promotion, said the of CSUF students have three or less dent of Student Affairs, said that many stating that 79 percent of students counselors exist and that they can just program was recently made available National surveys on alcohol and drinks when they go out and party. students go to college with the idea have three drinks or less and the TSU walk in,” Sloan said. to all students. Alcohol 101 used to be drug abuse on university campuses The Pub in the Titan Student Union that a lot of drinking is going on. bulletin board conveys that same According to Sloan, approximately only available for groups like fraterni- show that Cal State Fullerton students is the only place on campus that Mink said that traditionally “scare message. 600 students took advantage of CAPS ties and sororities. Now students can drink less than students on other cam- serves beer and wine to students tactics” are used, like videos or post- Mink said that one year after the last year, which includes such things go to the Computer Lab and watch it puses. 21 and older. Pub employee Noemi ers that showed a smashed car as the media campaign, students will be as family problems or the break-up independently. A lot of faculty also “This is a conservative campus,” Pinto said that the Pub is never really result of drunk driving. surveyed again. This time they will with a boyfriend or girlfriend. said Executive Director of the Student crowded and that students usually “We want to help students stay safe be asked if they have actually seen “This is a surprisingly small num- SURVEY/ 8 New ECS dean aims for suc- n skills to go along with a changing CAMPUS: Raman environment. If this is achieved, the Unnikrishnan hopes program is more gratifying for the professors and the students are better that a revamped equipped for work in the real world. Unnikrishnan said he would like to program will prepare share the process of forming a strate- students for new jobs gic plan with the faculty. In order to maintain this plan, having a comple- By Danny Serpa mentary existence is important of the Daily Titan Staff Writer university mission, he said. All visions should be made within agreement of the school. The new dean of the Engineering “ We want to make sure that we and Computer Science Department don’t do things outside of what CSUF, plans to follow a devised set of com- the school’s president and vice presi- mon values that will enable the ECS dent, have in mind.” program to be competitive, visible and Unnikrishnan intends for the valuable to the community. department to carry out quality work, Effective Aug.1, Raman which will contribute to the students’ Unnikrishnan, former chair and pro- education and professionalism. fessor of electrical engineering at “Having a quality organization adds Rochester Institute of Technology in value to CSUF. It’s a win, win situ- New York, and the department staff ation. There aren’t too many regions have developed new approaches that with technological corridors like we will assure success for both ECS stu- have,” he said. “ECS at CSUF should dents and professors. be competitive against other state The common values he attributes schools, perhaps even the UC’s. That to a successful ECS department begin is my goal.” ADAM BYRNES/Daily Titan with having a student-centered envi- The last value Unnikrishnan men- Alan L. Saltzstein moderated Wednesday’s discussion, which covered the causes and effects of terrorism. ronment. This will prepare them for tions is that CSUF should follow the success at school and in the profes- national norms in both the curriculum sional world. and professional practice. He says that “ There’s no reason to be here if we the ECS department is a “facilities Forum looks at world terror- don’t add value to the students. Values dependent field that becomes absolute will make complicated issues seem rapidly.” n see on the screens and read in pub- ervations and concerns over hasty, away, and finding ways to prevent simple,” he said. Orange County is the one of the PANEL: Speakers lication. trigger-happy retaliation. similar events in the future. He mentions the multi-disciplinary largest counties in the state with more voiced reservations for About 100 students, instruc- Dr. Donald Matthewson, profes- “Before we go on a crusade against value as a continuum of the profes- than three million people. He describes tors and community members par- sor of political science and a former terrorism, we have to be clear on sional approach. Students are learning the area as a “ technological hub” that rash and hasty ticipated in yesterday’s “Politics, Air Force intelligence officer, said what terrorism is,” Matthewson said. the necessary skills that will not only offers many opportunities for the right Administration and Justice” collo- that the Twin Towers represented the “We must tell people in the adminis- help them in engineering and com- candidates. He said he would like the military action quium in the Titan Student Union, 17th century enlightenment to him. tration that we must be clear on what puter science, but all areas of study at candidates to be well-prepared CSUF where four experts on terrorism dis- “The Twin Towers were a com- our objectives are.” Cal State Fullerton. students. By Magda Liszewska cussed the causes and possible solu- bination of commercial society and Dr. Karl Kahrs, professor of polit- “ It makes disciplinary valuable,” “ Orange County is the technologi- tions to the problem. The event was civic society working together,” he ical science, pointed out that the Daily Titan Managing Editor Unnikrishnan said. cal corridor of the nation. There is a organized by the Political Science said. “We can’t, in pursuing policy, concept of terrorism seems to be in The ECS is a moving target that is array of high-tech advantage in this Student Association and co-spon- violate principles our country stands the process of changing. always changing and professors and huge population base,” he said. Despite the non-stop media cov- sored by Pi Sigma Alpha Political on,” Matthewson said. “Terrorists don’t want a lot of students must be able to execute tasks Unnikrishnan says he would like to erage of the Sept. 11 attack on New Science Honor Society. Following that notion, the dis- people dead, they want a lot of in a fast environment, he said. increase enrollment at the ECS depart- York and Washington, many people The speakers agreed that last cussion focused on attempting to people watching,“ he said. It is necessary for the faculty and look for further explanations and week’s attacks call for a powerful understand the causes of the tragedy, Kahrs said it bothered him that the students to have the necessary DEAN/ 3 opportunities to discuss what they response, but expressed their res- without getting emotionally carried TERRORISM/8 “See you at the Pole” brings TITAN e x t r a s the faithful, religious togeth- online nGATHERING: than before, he said. tion between the attack on America and “We prayed for the victims families, the national day of student prayer. n Check out the A ritual that started 11 our nation, the president, even the terror- “God called us to pray especially in Daily Titan ist,” Park said. the light of what happened last week,” years ago to promote online this year Unlike other years, this time partici- Harrah said. “It’s part of God’s plan, it at http:// pants like Park are heavy-hearted with didn’t catch him off-guard.” feelings of peace is uncertainty about the status of their fam- Harrah goes on to say he sees the dailytitan.fullerton.edu. still widely recognized ily. nation’s tragedy as having some redeem- “My 18-year-old brother who just ing qualities. New features and By Lisa Sleigh graduated from high school this past “There is a lot of good that came out sections will be Daily Titan Staff Writer spring joined the Marines,” Park said. of the attack,” Harrah said. “Pain brings available this year! “I just found out that he is going to have us closer to God. He’s working out things Cal State University Fullerton stu- to stay in the Marines longer because of for good.” dents took part in “See You at the Pole,” Tuesday’s attack. I’m concerned about Noemi Rubin, one of Fullerton High upcoming an internationally-held day of prayer for his safety.” School’s parents in attendance, com- students. At Sonora High School in La Habra, mented on the event. It was held Wednesday at 7 a.m. at the a crowd of students and teachers opened “It’s all about students gathering n Check out The Daily Titan flagpole near Langsdorf Hall. the national “See you at the Pole” day, together to pray for schools, teachers, Special Issue on Diversity community and that the hand of God will Sang Park, a 21-year-old CSUF senior, raising their voices in songs of worship. coming toward the end LISA SLEIGH/Daily Titan said he has been a part of the event for the Sonora High School senior Drew be with them,” Rubin said. Cal State Fullerton students bow their heads and hold hands in past few years. Yet today with the attack Harrah, 17, reflects on his personal Rubin goes on to say that another rea- of September. prayer in remembrance at the flagpole near Langsdorf Hall. on America in mind, it’s more significant thoughts and feelings about the connec- FLAGPOLE/ 8

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CALENDARCALENDAR OFOF EVENTSEVENTS Community Santa Ana and Laguna. Be pre- 2000. Oct. 9. The event will be held pared to wait in line. Campus from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Orange County’s “ Walk to Langsdorf Hall 210G. For more Cure Diabetes” will be held The Richard Nixon Library & Cal State Fullerton’s information call (714) 278-3040. Sunday, Sept. 30 at Craig Birthplace will be holding a lecture Department of Music is pre- Regional Park in Fullerton and from California Secretary of State senting the University Wind “Late Nite Catechism,” a UC Irvine’s Aldrich Park. Juvenile Bill Jones Sept. 20 at 10:30 a.m. Ensemble and Symphonic Band comedy that looks at old-fash- Diabetes Research Foundation For more information, call the Thursday, Oct. 4. at 8 p.m. ioned religious education, will ttwwoo International is sponsoring Nixon Library at (714) 993-5075. in the Little Theatre. Director be held Saturday, Sept. 29 at A GUIDE TO WHAT’S HAPPENING the ninth annual Walk to Cure Mitchell Fennell will conduct a 8 p.m. Tickets are $22.50 and Diabetes. For more information, The Anaheim Angels have concert ranging from traditional $27.50. BRIEFS or call (949) 553-0363. rescheduled their baseball games composer’s works to contempo- from the week of Sept. 10 to the rary chamber literature compos- A lecture series focusing on The Red Cross is asking for week of Oct. 1. The times of the ers. For more information, call the conflict between Israeli and Chapman Avenue; and in Gardeners can learn people to donate blood to help games will remain the same. (714) 278-3371. Palestinian Arabs will be held on the Transportation Center on new techniques from those in need after the terrorist The team will play Seattle Oct. alternate Thursdays from Sept. Pomona and Santa Fe Avenue. workshop attack on Sept. 11. For informa- 2-3 and Oakland Oct. 4-7. Ticket Counseling and 20- Dec. 6. It will be held in the Upstream was formed in tion, call (800) 448-3543 or (714) holders should keep their original Psychological Services (CAPS) Mackey Auditorium in the Ruby The City of Brea and the Trinidad in the 1980s. The group 481-5300. Local donation centers tickets to enter the games. For is holding a free workshop on Gerontology Center and is free Municipal Water District of has performed for bands such include Fullerton, Fountain Valley, more information, call (714) 634- the art of happiness, Tuesday to the public. For more informa- Orange County is hosting a as REM, The Dave Mathews workshop. Band and Jimmy Buffet. The Landscaping, Watering For more information about and Fertilizing event will be held the Fullerton Market or the on Oct. 13 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. performance, call the Fullerton at the Brea Civic and Cultural Museum at (714) 738-6545. The Daily Titan staff would like Center. to offer its condolences to the The workshop will include Sleuth opens at topics of water supply by using the Curtis Theatre friends and families of the less water to keep the yard healthy, irrigation, and other To kick off its 2001-2002 victims of the recent terror- information for the homeowner. season at the Curtis Theatre in ist attacks in New York and Demonstrations and irrigation Brea, Tony award –winning play, displays will be featured to give “Sleuth” opens Oct. 5. Washington D.C. participants a better understand- The play was written by ing of irrigation hardware and Anthony Schaeffer and directed soil relationships. by Lewis Wilkenfeld. It stars In this time of confusion, anger The workshop will be pre- David Richards and Patrick sented at the City of Brea Emerson. and heartache, the staff Conference Center at 1 Civic The suspense story takes Center Circle, Level 2. place when an encounter reaffirms its commitment to fair The workshop is free and between a mystery writer and open to the public. his wife’s lover entails a type of and sensitive coverage. Our For more information and to revenge. There are many twists. Opinion page is always open reserve space for the workshop, The play will run three weeks call (714) 990-7691. and the final show is Oct. 21. for your thoughts. After the show on opening night, Upstream to perform a VIP gala reception will be held at Fullerton Market and a “Meet the Artist” reception is scheduled after the matinee Caribbean rhythms will float on Oct. 7. Fill Ad in Downtown Fullerton, when Show times are 8 p.m. Friday reggae group Upstream per- and Saturday, and 2 p.m., 1 x 1 forms at the Fullerton Market, Sunday. Tickets will cost $17 Thursday, Oct. 11. for adults, $15 for seniors and TIR The market will be open from $10 for children. Discounts are 4 to 8:30 p.m. and is located on available for groups of 10 or Wilshire Boulevard. Upstream more and a $10 student rush discount. 3 x 4 Mighty will perform from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tickets may be purchased Admission is free. online at www.curtistheatre.com, Ducks Parking for the Fullerton by phone, fax and in person. Market may be found in any Box office hours are Wednesday 1 x 4 of the free downtown lots, or to Friday from noon to 5 p.m., in the parking structures at Saturday 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Wilshire entering from Harbor one hour prior to performance. Boulevard; Lemon Street and For more information, call

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Also, he would like to continual- ly improve the school’s infrastructure helps women dress for and better the interaction between the students and the industry. n executive director of Liberty Hill “I didn’t trust anyone until I found “We can provide a very strong ORGANIZATION: The Foundation help here,” said Calco. presence. What I would like is, when non-profit group aids Mission Viejo’s Saks Fifth Avenue Calco is now working for a box- people think of CSUF’s ECS pro- recently featured a panel of speak- packaging manufacturer and back gram, they should immediately think in building self-confi- ers that included President of the in college to earn her unfinished of us for are graduates, part-time Samueli Foundation Torie Osborn degree. employees, training and seeking dence and getting a , President of Women Investing in She is also proud to declare that information.” new lease on life Security and Education Foundation she has not done any drugs for two Now that Unnikrishnan has settled Helen Olson and Samueli. Along years. into his new job, he and the depart- By Michelle Wang with 30 other participants, they Calco is thankful that Working ment will constantly face the chal- lenges of the ever-changing com- Daily Titan Staff Writer shared their experience and advice Wardrobe helped her get back on on making smart choices by giving her feet by giving her support and puter science and engineering fields. He said he is confident of an agenda Women are given a chance to back to the community. providing services. Among the volunteers were the On Sunday Oct. 28, at Orange that guarantees results. make over their lives. The set of common values is only Working Wardrobes, a non-profit newcomers such as Sue Staub and Coast College, Working Wardrobe Gail Bleeker, who recently joined will assign participants a “personal a guideline for success. Professors organization helping women who and the students need to get the infor- have survived crises like domestic the Working Wardrobes’ volunteer shopper” at their “Day of Esteem, team. to help them select eight to 10 pre- mation and utilize the best resources violence, aims to build self-confi- the school provides, he said. dence and prepare for job success. “The idea of women helping donated outfits that will help them The organization helps more than 50 women is definitely necessary and create a new look with a new start in “ I plan very clearly, to work Orange County Shelters, social ser- the way to go,” Bleeker said. their work fields. within the system. There’s no point in vice agencies and CalWorks recipi- Another special introductory Participants will also receive per- being right and ineffective; should be ents. speaker, Gina Calco, also spoke at sonal grooming services including right and effective,” he said. “CSUF All events and program are solely the day of the event. Calco is a sur- haircuts, nail care and accessories. has all the ingredients for someone coordinated and conducted by vol- vivor of drug-abuse. The event will close off a job fair like myself to come in and be a part unteers. Before she found Working where participants can display their of. This place is very inline with my “It’s the vision to give back to the Wardrobe, she was living in a recov- professional look new self-esteem to MICHELLE WANG/Daily Titan own interests and aspirations.” community,” said Susan Samueli, ery home and had a drug problem. prospective employers. Clothing at Working Wardrobes come from donations. U.S. warplanes deployed as Bush continues to build sup- By Martin Merzer Operation Infinite Justice, the U.S. much of the day assembling an Meanwhile, suspense mounted gets in Afghanistan and elsewhere if statement, “and to support efforts to and Jonathan S. Landay counter-strike against the terrorists international war council of allies over the diplomatic effort to pry the president decides to launch a identify, locate and hold accountable Knight Ridder Newspapers who killed thousands of Americans pledged to help. Osama bin Laden from his protec- retaliatory air war. terrorists and those who support and last week. Bush will address a joint ses- tors in Afghanistan, the hard-line Heavy B-52 bombers, which can harbor them.” “We’re going to lead the world sion of Congress Thursday night, Muslim Taliban regime. The ren- carry the Air Force’s “bunker-bust- Details were not available con- The Pentagon ordered more than to fight for freedom and we’ll have but he will not announce the start egade Saudi millionaire is believed er” bomb of precision-guided muni- cerning precisely what units were 100 combat aircraft deployed to the Muslim, Jew and Christian side by of military action there, according to have organized and financed last tions, are being dispatched to the being deployed, but 15,000 sailors Persian Gulf region Wednesday, side with us,” said President Bush. to Condoleezza Rice, his national week’s monstrous attacks on four island of Diego Garcia in the Indian and marines attached to the aircraft beginning the military buildup for Handshake by handshake, he spent security adviser. jetliners, the World Trade Center Ocean, which puts them within carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt’s and the Pentagon. range of targets in Afghanistan and battle group began leaving Norfolk, In ordering the military deploy- Iraq, said the officials, who request- Va., on a previously scheduled six- ments Wednesday, U.S. officials ed anonymity. month deployment. made it clear that whatever the The swing-wing B-1s may be Their announced destination: the Taliban decides about bin Laden, the sent to Bahrain in the Persian Gulf, Mediterranean, though that could battle against terrorism will not end forward headquarters of the U.S. change. with his capture. Widespread com- Central Command. As the ship pulled away, the loud- bat appears likely, although where, Also part of the deployment: F-15 speakers played “New York, New when, and on what scale remains and F-16 jet fighters, F-15E “Strike York.” uncertain. Eagle” and F-117 “stealth” fighter- “We’re learning once again “There are movements, and you bombers, E-8C Joint Stars surveil- that freedom and liberty and the will see more movements,” said lance planes, AWACS radar planes, American way of life are not a Deputy Secretary of Defense Paul U-2 spy planes and KC-10 and KC- birthright,” Navy Secretary Gordon Wolfowitz. 135 aerial tankers. England, speaking over a loudspeak- Senior administration officials told “The United States is reposition- er from the Roosevelt’s bridge, told Knight Ridder that the Pentagon was ing some of its military forces where the military personnel. “It is time for sending more than 100 warplanes, required to prepare for and support us to pick up the mantle to destroy GARY C. KNAPP/AP including B-1 and B-52 strategic the president’s campaign against terrorism and remove this cancer.” Aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt left the Norfolk Naval Base with no specific destination. bombers, into position to strike tar- terrorism,” the Pentagon said in a

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That is why killing Osama bin TERRORISM Laden would not be an effective TUSK Open forum another out- n from page 1 solution because many members of Taliban would be ready to continue the U.S. government does not his work, Abidi said. magazine always seem to consider the effect James Farris, professor of crimi- its actions have on other countries, nal justice, said that terrorism is the is now online! let for fears, sorrow, anxi- greatest threat to national security. http://tuskmagazine.fullerton.edu particularly in the Middle East. Matthewson said it was a poten- “The Twin Towers incident may nCOPING: Group Director of CAPS Shirley St. Peter. other ethnic backgrounds since all this tially big problem for U.S. policy be only the beginning,” he said. “This meeting gave the staff, faculty occurred,” said senior Nikita Chauhan, makers. Yet, he is against massive air gathering was held and students the opportunity to express a Liberal studies major. “[The United States] doesn’t strikes. Farris, who is also a for- any emotions going on right now.” People were asked to share their understand what’s going on in these mer Air Force intelligence officer, Tuesday to provide CAPS offered advice for students opinions and were told it is all right to countries,” he said. “[The United doubts that strategy would work. advice and comfort for coping with trauma and stressful feel terrible and experience a number States] is viewed as a threat to cul- He said that the American attack on events. of reactions. Some expressed they had tural structures in these countries.” Japan after Pearl Harbor was mili- grieving students “We’re the best kept secret revealed moments of depression due to the ter- Farris said that the way to change tarily ineffective, although it gave rorist events from last week. By Deena Anderson on campus,” St. Peter said. that is to re-evaluate American the American people a psychologi- She also revealed that counselors “I’ve been so depressed and sad intelligence gathering. cal bust. Daily Titan Staff Writer are still seeking students to express lately that I’ve had a terrible time Dr. Syed Abidi, lecturer in politi- “In my mind what has to be done more of their feelings, and hope that going to sleep,” Chauhan said. cal science and former adviser and in the future is to establish relation- Cal State Fullerton staff and faculty more students will take advantage of Everyone was given a number of administrator for the government ships with our allies abroad,” he held an open forum Tuesday for stu- the services offered on campus. steps with solutions of gaining emo- of Pakistan, called the information said. dents suffering from distress and nega- “We all volunteered our services tional state, and a sense of taking given in the media sketchy and sug- All of the experts agreed that the tive feelings over the recent terrorist here as a team effort,” St. Peter said. control over their lives. It was a place gested ending the use of religious recent attack revealed the shortcom- attacks at the World Trade Center. Students were provided with com- to heal and get support from people, jargon in favor of increased partici- ings of the American intelligence Vice President for Student Affairs passion and understanding during the communicate and inquire about sup- pation of Muslims who are against network and information gather- Robert Palmer and Associate Vice meeting to enable them to express port groups. terrorism. ing, which need to be immediately President for Academic Programs more freely about life’s occurrences. “We are all just here to let students “One good thing that’s happen- addressed. Abidi saw it as a chance Keith Boyum formed a five-day open The meeting provided students with know that this is a place to go for ing is that Taliban isolated itself for U.S. foreign policymakers to meeting for the purpose of offering several different faculty members who staff and faculty to acknowledge their from Muslim world,” he said. He prove that they truly are world support. had expertise in areas such as philoso- feelings,” said Assistant to the Vice also said that the Iranian nation leaders. “The entire world is uniting with phy, political science, cross-cultural President for Student Affairs Esiquio feels threatened by Taliban, which Alan Saltzstein, chair of the America,” Boyum said. communications and religion. Uballe. thrives on the fact that the United political science and criminal jus- Students were also able to receive “We’ve been networking all over Many talked about changing bad States is virtually a virgin land in tice department, who was also the professional counseling during the the place to help out one another,” St. habits and old routines. terms of war and does not seem moderator, said that discussions meeting with the help of CSUF’s Peter said. “People are at war with each other… prepared for the loss of American like yesterday’s are organized on Counselor and Psychological Services Other feelings were expressed to we need to strengthen our ties together soldiers’ lives. a regular basis although the atten- (CAPS). affirm a multi-cultural community due during this time instead of pointing “In Muslim world, people have dance is never that high. Read the Daily Some students took advantage to to the value of respect for each stu- fingers at one another,” Chauhan said. a feeling that [the United States] “We usually don’t have an inci- express their thoughts and feelings dent. “Right now…it’s not a good time to can’t receive dead bodies,” he said. dent like this that pulls 100 people Titan online! about the events of the day. “My ethnic background is Indian, place blame or fighting words against He also talked about Middle together. We haven’t had that many http://dailytitan.fullerton.edu “We are counselors in search of stu- and I feel terrible about what’s been anyone,” Chauhan said. “This is not a Eastern nurseries, where children ever,” he said. dents in need to talk about today,” said going on...I’m hearing people hating way for peace in our country.” are brainwashed and taught to hate.

celebrate. They hand out “safe spring Driving the golf cart while wearing which include that the universities’ was started in Burleson, Texas in 1990 SURVEY goody bags,” with information about those goggles, students will feel and alcohol policies must be printed in FLAGPOLE by a group of teen-agers. They then chal- n from page 1 alcohol and drugs, as well as other see the difference between driving the student handbook, in the class n from page 1 lenged other teens later that year to meet items like sunscreen. under the influence and being sober. schedule and on the Web site. at the pole the following year for a time offer it to classes or try to offer it as The Alcohol Awareness Week is Non-alcoholic cocktails, which they The Counseling and the Health son to come out is simply to see students of prayer. extra credit. coming up in October. In addition call “mocktails,” will also be handed Center must have resources avail- expressing their beliefs. In 1991, more than 56,000 students on “It’s (the program) not dork[y] to booths, guest speakers and hand- out in the Quad. able to students and the Residence “They are taking a stand for God,” 1,200 campuses met in Texas and three either, it’s more hip,” Chandeler outs, it will include some interactive After an alcohol related death Advisers must be trained well. Sloan Rubin said. other states. said. activities for students. There will be of a Chico State student last year, said that the Chancellor’s Office In response to the circle of students in Since that time the event has grown, In addition to the computer pro- a golf cart in the Quad and a small Chancellor Charles Reed put out also pressures to eliminate accepting front of her office, Fullerton High School covering all the states across the gram, the Health Center promotes obstacle course. “recommendations” for every CSU donations and advertising coming secretary Merrily Denton summed up the America. alcohol awareness, especially dur- Students can wear “fatal vision campus. from alcohol companies. But Sloan event saying, “I think it’s a great. It’s one The idea of meeting at the flagpole ing times around Spring break or goggles,” which make you see as if Reed strongly insists on follow- said we have to remember that alco- of our freedoms.” was borne out of practicality. It made graduation, when students go out and you were “impaired,” Chandeler said. ing up on those recommendations, hol advertising companies sponsors The very first “See You at the Pole” it easier for students that participated to

Classified 6 x 12 arts & entertainment

September 20, 2001 Musketeer shames its predecessors

n like Kevin Costner’s role in “Robin Thank heavens for actor Tim Roth REVIEW: The latest Hood: Prince of Thieves.” and his interesting performance version of the clas- But this movie lacked everything of “Febre,” the evil character who important to create a powerful action loves to kill. sic Alex Dumas novel tale of courage. As a fan of his performances in Intensity? Suspense? Consistency? Quentin Tarantino flicks such as is not even worth the Not in this movie. “Resevoir Dogs” and “Four Rooms,” horse it rode in on This story is supposed to be a I loved the sarcastic and humorous continuation of Alexandre Dumas’ tone of his character. By Elana Pruitt “The Three Musketeers.” As the Roth lightened his antagonistic Daily Titan Staff Writer new motion picture is still set in role, but he stands alone for quality France during the 17th century, this acting. next-generation batch of Musketeers My biggest disturbance with “The Metal clashing, Matrix leaps, and use 21st century battle techniques. Musketeer” was the starring role cheesy one-liners. Lower and lower Congratulations to Peter Hyams, of “D’Artagnan,” played by Justin I sank in my movie seat, embar- director and cinematographer, for Chambers (Liberty Heights, The rassed by the foolish performance of these scenes. Wedding Planner). It was inconsis- “The Musketeer.” The dancing rhythm of man-ver- tent and annoying. But don’t get me wrong. I’m a sus-man and sword-hitting-sword is Chamber’s character begins the sucker for death daring, sword fights truly artwork. Unfortunately, this is movie as a child with a French like anybody else. the most stimulating aspect of the accent, but loses it as an adult. This I even gush like a 13-year-old movie. would make sense if the setting during heroic attempts of bravery, turned out to be in America, but it was still in France. When D’Artagnan was a child, he witnessed Febre murder his parents. Yet, as D’Artagnan grows into COURTESY OF UNIVERSAL PICTURES a Musketeer seeking out Febre for Hit-and-miss jokes, and action way too modern for the story, makes The Musketter fall flat. revenge, his persona changes and Suvari, known for acting in success- Supporting actors include My general perception of this proves inconsistent to his younger ful blockbuster hits like “American Catherine Deneuve (Repulsion, Belle classic-done-over film would prob- counterpart. Beauty” and “American Pie,” only de Jour) as the Queen of France and ably rise in a more complimentary Even his “I’m-a-proud-Musketeer did so-so in the Musketeers. Stephen Rea (The Crying Game, tone, if one-line inserts were not -who-will-save-the-goodness-of- Had Suvari added some dramatic The End of the Affair) as Cardinal thrown in the middle of forced con- mankind-in-the-name-of-my-father” gestures, facial expressions, and Richelieu. flicts. does nothing to improve my slouch- personality, I might feel her cries Deneuve casually plays the muted “I just knew he’d blow something ing boredom. and joyous woos. wife to the king and a rebellious up again” and “ I won’t hurt you, I’ll Chambers may enchant the audi- The irony of this new-age sweetheart in search for excitement. kill you.” ence with a cute face, but his acting Musketeers delivery is that the Rea is next in line to Roth’s Save humor for a comedy, not for skills need a make-over. heroes are supposed to be risk-tak- thorough acting. His creepy role a sad joke. “The Musketeer” fails on Mena Suvari did not do enough ers in order to save lives. as a shady religious figure blends so many levels that even the candy COURTESY OF UNIVERSAL PICTURES justice to her role, as D’Artagnan’s But their acting could neither save decently with Roth, as they are on- bar should change its name. Action sequences do not do enough to maintain audience interest. love interest, “Francesca.” nor spark life into this movie. screen partners in crime. Patriotic performance lands Modest Mouse at House of Blues Anaheim for only OC concert nCONCERT: After last one might call Pacific Northwest “Lispy, rock twang is the best way A second guitarist, Robin indie-rock. They are often compared for me to describe it,” said Brugger Perringer, also performed, as it is week’s tragedy in New to indie-rock legends Built to Spill, of Brock’s voice. customary for Modest Mouse to but with more of an edge. Modest Mouse played a pretty bring an extra guitarist on tour. York, Modest Mouse Modest Mouse showcased their diverse set, incorporating songs Originally signed by Seattle indie diversity on Friday, much to the from each of their albums, with the label Up Records, Modest Mouse returns to the stage to delight of a sold-out crowd that sat majority of the songs coming from quickly got its music out, as the pay tribute to America impatiently through opening acts the band’s most recently released band has amassed quite a discogra- Queen Maab Land and The Glands. “The Moon & Antarctica.” phy over the years. By Brian Miller Instead of introducing themselves Crowd-favorites from this album Modest Mouse has recorded four Daily Titan Staff Writer or welcoming the crowd, Modest included “3rd Planet,” “Dark Center of full-length albums and a plethora of Mouse immediately blasted their the Universe,” and “Paper Thin Walls.” EP’s including “Everywhere And “They are so American.” way into their first song. “I love ‘Paper Thin Walls,’” Brugger His Nasty Parlor Tricks,” scheduled I can’t think of a better way to Afterward, guitarist/vocalist Isaac said. “It has mellow elements and for release on Sept. 25. describe Modest Mouse than Laurie Brock told the audience to place crunching guitar riffs all in one.” Part of what makes Modest Brugger, 20, of West Los Angeles, bets on how long he could last with Other favorites included Mouse so good is their ability to did Friday night as the band played his heavy suit jacket on. He only “Breakthrough” from Modest incorporate different ideas in each before a capacity crowd at the House lasted two songs. Mouse’s first full-length album, of their albums. of Blues in Anaheim. That was the most conversation “This is a Long Drive For Someone “Different” is how Justin Johnson, Just as America is a melting pot the audience got out of Modest With Nothing to Think About,” 24, of Santa Monica describes the for different people, Modest Mouse Mouse, as they weren’t exactly the “Teeth Like God’s Shoeshine,” band. “They have mellow energy. is a showcase of many American friendliest band. and “Trailer Trash,” from “The It’s weird. Their music is mellow yet musical genres. They use many But man, can these guys play. Lonesome Crowded West.” there is an ‘up’ to it.” styles in their music including rock, Brock, with his sometimes croon- Modest Mouse, established in folk and even some electronic. ing, sometimes screaming voice 1994, consists of Brock, bass play- BRIAN MILLER/Daily Titan Out of Olympia, Wash., this three- exploding with emotion, really got er Eric Judy and drummer Jeremiah Singer and guitarist Isaac Brock rocks the House of Blues. piece band plays the type of music the crowd excited. Green. Pub concert series falls Grad student finds beauty in flatter than a warm beer grotesque nGALLERY: Graduate the illusion of crime scene or medical n All musicians have their down side, photos. Rather than creating photo- CONCERT: Musician yet these are trials and “trials are what student is in rare form graphs that look like a documentary, Jeremy Toback gives make you stronger,” Toback said. she wanted the images to have a casu- Toback took some time before his at photography exhibit. al and mysterious sense to them. a great performance last song to say a few words about By Beth J. Passarella “Through the use of low tech mate- rials like cheap props and makeup I the terrorist attack against the United Daily Titan Staff Writer despite his severe States and gave his condolences to all seek to evoke the same contradicting lack of concert-goers. of the innocent people whose lives experience of watching an old 1950’s were taken in the tragedy. We as humans find the unusual or B-science fiction movie, where the By Angie Aldape Before the attack, his father gave even the disturbing intriguing. Just as special effects are obvious, but you Daily Titan Staff Writer him a phone call and told him it is one cannot help but look at an X-Files still find yourself believing in the was time to finish the song that he episode or a gruesome horror flick, alternate reality playing before your Not too many students were fight- had put off for a while, so Toback the photography exhibit, “Deeper eyes,” Osline explains. ing for seats at the Pub last Thursday. finished it. Skin” by Cal State Fullerton graduate The exhibit at the Grand Central Jeremy Toback is an inspiring The song was depressing and he Naida Osline draws in her audience Art Project Room in Santa Ana is musician trying to raise everyone’s did not want to put people down. with unusual images of the altered human on display until Oct. 28. Osline has spirit. With an outcome of less than But Toback performed the song at body. been working on her “Deeper Skin” 15 people his spirits were still high. the Pub, despite reservations. Toback In her photographs, Osline uses series for about two and a half years. Toback performed to a handful of likes to think positively. prosthetics and makeup to display the Although the artwork may cause view- students in the Pub last Thursday at His father gave him a call soon role technology has on the biological ers to take a step back on a first glance, noon. He performed his most known after the terrorist attack and suggested aspect of humans. She has taken the the fictitious images stimulate curiosity. tunes, “Perfect From the Start,” that releasing the song would not be a “ultimately familiar subject matter, McGee comments that although “Green Light,” and his first national good idea in spite of the way people the human body,” says curator Mike Osline’s creations are obviously not radio success, “You Make Me Feel.” will react and interpret it. McGee, and created “flights of fan- realistic, there is something about Out of all 15 people in attendance Toback is going to release it any- tasy.” them that makes us want to believe only about 10 showed interest in way. In a time when cosmetic surgery they are real oddities that were discov- Toback’s performance. Surely if a well-known artist had and genetic engineering are becoming ered and documented. It was a shame that not many chosen to open the Pub concert series, increasingly popular, Osline shows Osline’s interest for the project CSUF students were there to watch the campus reaction might have been transformation in a unique light. The began years ago when she would pho- such a talented man perform. Toback different. Instead the students in atten- images range from horns growing tograph people dressed in costume at has been touring to promote his next dance looked like they were there by from the underside of feet, to hands fairs and festivals. She became “inter- album “Free is a Four Letter Word” accident, or perhaps for extra credit. and alien-looking growths spurting ested in people changing themselves. that debuts in October. It is too bad they missed the perfor- from a human spine. Other photos I eventually grabbed hold of that idea Toback appeared unaffected by the mance of a future musical personality include alterations of breasts and geni- and took the metaphor one step low attendance numbers. It was as if before he hits the big time. talia. further,” she says. this was not the only performance he Toback speaks strongly in his lyr- “I often focus on altering secret Osline majored in art with an empha- has given to an empty room. ics, he doesn’t need the makeup, the parts of a body, parts that are ten- sis in photography at CSUF about 15 Toback’s love towards music keeps glamour, or the scandals to give him der and vulnerable or hidden from years ago. But even as a long-time him playing. “ If you love music, play the rock star image. He is certain public view,” Osline says. She uses artist, she still expresses a feeling of vul- a Polaroid 180 camera that uses the it and don’t let anything or anyone let that deep down he is a true musician ANGIE ALDAPA/Daily Titan nerability when her work is shown. “peel off” Polaroid 679 film, creating you down,” Toback said. speaking from his heart. Toback’s new album is schedlued for an October release. “It’s like putting yourself out there. 5 Thursday, September 20, 2001 DETOUR Clear Channel list makes waves with radio program- From 102.7, Hot 92.3, and STAR 98.7 nRADIO: Trying to be did not return calls regarding the play list. sensitive to terrorist Los Angeles area Clear Channel executives did not return calls as of attack victims, radio Wednesday. corporation risks a The company also owns KBIG 104.3, KOST 103.5 and AM radio constitutional violation stations KLAC 570, KFI 640 and XTRA 1150. Sea By Kathleen Gutierrez Daily Titan Detour Editor National Public Radio men- tioned the list in their morning news briefs. Controlling the emotion of the Morning show disc jockeys nation might be a top five prior- Kevin and Bean of KROQ 106.7 ity for radio giant Clear Channel read the list Wednesday morning Communications. after the Los Angeles Times printed The company, which owns more it the day before. than 1200 radio stations world- KROQ programming employee wide, released a list of 150 songs Jessica Garcia said that her station to deemed inappropriate for airplay would not be adhering to the ban. after the New York, Washington The station is owned by Infinity D.C. and Pennsylvania terrorist Broadcasting. attacks. “We’re not playing Pennywise’s Many of the songs tallied involve ‘F- - - Authority,’ but we’re not missing loved ones, violent death doing much more than that,” she and political angst. Other songs on said. the list include devout patriotism or Pennywise is not on the list, sentiments of peace. but the new single “Click, Click, “Clear Channel has not banned Boom” by rock band Saliva, is Shining any songs from any of its radio sta- part of the so-called inappropriate tions,” the company said in a state- tunes. ment released Sept. 18. Garcia said the song is not The Daily Titan has obtained one they normally play during the several copies of the list, which is weekly rotation. now circulating through music Web The list runs the gamut of musi- sites and e-mails. cal categories. If the list was merely a sugges- Other songs listed as unfavorable tion, Clear Channel faces no legal include the entire Rage Against ramifications. If the list was to be the Machine catalog, Limp Bizkit’s implemented, they violate the First Sea “Break Stuff,” plus Beastie Boys’ Amendment’s right to freedom of “Sure Shot” and “Sabotage.” speech. The rendition of “Smooth The latter is what brought the list Criminal” by Alien Ant Farm is to the public’s attention, as censor- listed, but not Michael Jackson’s ship is a battle radio stations fight original version. almost every day. John Lennon’s “Imagine,” Frank Los Angeles radio stations not Sinatra’s “New York, New York,” MAYRA BELTRAN/Daily Titan owned by Clear Channel read the and Louis Armstrong’s “What a Mara Bingham of Campo, Calif. waves a flag at Saturday’s Doheny Days concert and Festival in Dana Point. song list during morning talk shows Wonderful World,” also made the The terrorist attacks last week affected the concert line up, and Omega Events had to schedule last minute and news programs on Wednesday. list despite their categorically inspi- replacements. Clear Channel continues to deny rational themes. their influence on their radio sta- Other non-Clear Channel radio Ticket prices were slashed to just $10 and 100% of the proceeds went to the Red Cross national Relief Fund tions’ programming and will not stations appear to be ignoring the for the victims of the attack. Totals will not be ready until Friday, as the concert pulled more than the the cost of fully deny that they created such suggestions on the list. the ticket. a list. “We’re not adhering to those “We had some people donate outside of the ten dollars,” a spokesman for Omega Events said. Songs deemed inappropriate rules,” Sam Kamler of Cal State Headliners The Doobie Brothers, Johnny Lang and Save Ferris all canceled their performances. Many were in include James Taylor’s “Fire and Fullerton’s campus radio station other parts of the country, Save Ferris was in Europe. Several local bands took over for the time slots. Rain,” Buddy Holly & the Crickets said Wednesday. “This is a tempo- “That’ll Be the Day,” and Neil rary thing. I guarantee in a month Diamond’s “America.” this will die down,” he said. Clear Channel stations KIIS FM Solidarity blankets concert under stars

n Daggett, Regina LeVert, Elise CONCERT: National Hernandez, and Erin McNally; and events change motive eight current CSUF musical theatre students: Gilbert Garcia, Megan for university’s annual Grubel, Kait Holbrook, Jennifer Hubilla, Julie Echols Kirkpatrick, concert fundraiser Matt Lara, Jon Schoenherz, and Brad By Christina Marin Standley. Daily Titan Staff Writer This was Dagget’s second appear- ance in Concert Under the Stars. Despite last Tuesday’s tragic events, Earlier this year, he performed in Front thousands gathered for a night of cel- & Center with Whoopi Goldberg and ebration at Cal State Fullerton. Walter Cronkite. Hernandez was On Sept. 14, Cal State Fullerton’s recently in the Broadway production Department of Theatre and Dance of “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer.” held their 18th Annual “Concert LeVert appeared in a National Tour of Under the Stars.” the musical FAME and she originated “The concert is a wonderful event the role of the English teacher, Ms. because the community comes. Sherman. People bring picnics to enjoy on the The students performing were JEFF BENSON/Daily Titan lawn,” said Susan Hallman, Chair of members of The Preeminents, CSUF’s For the past 12 years, classic car owners gather to show off and talk shop at the annual Stater Brothers Route 66 Rendevous. the Department of Theatre and Dance. Musical Theatre Touring Company. “It’s a wonderful mixture of people They sang a variety of songs rang- from the university and community.” ing from oldies like “Leader of the Friday night’s event was no excep- Pack” and “Johnny Angel,” to clas- San Bernadino Honks for Heroism tion. White tables and chairs covered sic Hollywood movie themes includ- in blue, red, and white tablecloths ing “Raindrops,” “Under the Sea,” decorated the lawn north of the Titan “Jaws,” and “The Flintstones.” gymnasium as far as the eye could The show stopping number of the contests for the best use of neon lights his acceptance every time someone California, celebrating its 100 year see. evening was “No More Tears,” a duet nSHOW: Car lovers and the longest flaming exhausts. tossed in some money. anniversary; Dean Jeffries, auto- People walked around talking and by Hernandez and LeVert. LeVert laughing as dusk fell. gather to show off and Owners were also judged on daily According to Groves, the dona- mobile customizer; the Edelbrock wore a giant white curly Afro wig that cruises spanning several city blocks. tions go directly to the families and Corporation, which produces high Two giant moon-shaped lanterns made the audience go crazy. People raise money through “The judges just choose what they orphans of the World Trade Center performance automotive parts; and and luminaries on the tables provided were clapping their hands, singing think are the top cruisers,” said Alex disaster. The Red Cross was also the 1960’s television series “Route light to dine by. along, and tapping their feet to the the Red Cross Trujillo, owner of a 1957 Chevrolet accepting donations. 66” starring Martin Milner and The backdrop of the stage was a disco dance beat. 150 Sedan. “I’ve had this one since I was Volunteer Dee Feldmeir had her George Maharis. giant American flag with oversized The evening concluded on a National Relief Fund 18. I think it has a good shot,” he said. hands full while selling white T-shirts The event followed Thursday’s golf stars adding to the patriotism of the somber tone in remembrance of By Jeff Benson A 1962 Impala owner, Martha with an American flag and the date tournament, presented by Verizon at event. the victims from Tuesday with the The evening began with CSUF’s Preeminents singing “I’m Proud to Be Daily Titan Staff Writer Arciero and her husband decided not “September 11, 2001” on the front. the Palm Meadows Golf Club. At 5 to enter any contests. She began with 3000 shirts, at ten p.m. the opening festivities kicked off President Milton A. Gordon request- an American.” “We’ve owned this car for about dollars a piece, which were of her with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. ing the audience to stand in a moment As the fireworks lit up the sky, peo- Most of the classic cars lining the nine or ten years,” Arciero said. “He own design. Only hours later, she was Spectators sampled free food from of silence for the victims and their ple began lighting candles and waving streets of Downtown San Bernardino was thinking about doing it this year. nearly out. She said 100 percent of local distributors, participated in free families and to sing God Bless American flags. Children watched in last weekend were capable of speeds But we’re just showing it off.” the proceeds from sales will go to the throw contests, played bingo, and America. awe as the firework display went off, well over 100 miles per hour. Due to the shattering events that New York fire departments. soaked in several live concerts. “Concert Under the Stars has while a nearby a group of CSUF stu- None of them even got close, how- took place only two days before, “Now I’m getting calls from out of Among the entertainers were coun- always been one of my personal dents formed a prayer circle. ever, because the size of the crowd Rendezvous judges allowed every state,” Feldmeir said. “I can’t produce try singer Lila McCann and “King of favorite events and tonight it has a “The maniacs of the world need was too great. participating car to adorn red, white, them fast enough.” the Surf Guitar” Dick Dale. very, very special meaning this week, to be dealt with. This is the contest In the 12th Annual Stater Brothers and blue decor, including flags and One of the highlights of the Midway through opening night, where we had the tragic events ear- between civilization and barbarity and Route 66 Rendezvous, vehicle own- streamers. Rendezvous weekend was the a P.A. announcement blared, “The lier in the week on Tuesday,” Gordon by our attending this evening, we are ers from all over gathered to show The judges did not deduct any “Cruisin’ Hall of Fame” ceremony. weekend is dedicated to the memory said. “I want to say I believe that those doing our best to show and demon- off their wheels, to brag about the points that they would have normally, Four honorees were inducted for of our fallen Americans. Keep them in in attendance tonight probably set a strate our resolve,” said Jan Flory, size of the cam in their engine or the according to San Bernardino Fire their significant contributions to the prayer. Keep them in our thoughts.” new record for us making near 5,000 City of Fullerton council member. diameter of their tires, and to support Engineer Joe Groves. American cruising tradition. people here this evening,” he said of the relief efforts in New York and Groves had set a boot atop the This years inductees included: the concert. Washington D.C. bumper of his fire engine and nodded the Automobile Club of Southern The performers for the evening The weekend’s events included included four CSUF alumni: Larry Thursday, September 20, 2001 Titans close but not close n ing the control of the Titan’s, they were play, shutting her out for most of the VOLLEYBALL: able to regroup and focus on defensive second half. CSUF climb within stops to get them back into the game. “They adjusted to what we were As their defense grew with confi- doing,” said Murchinson. “Although winning position yet dence, the offense fell into a rhythm our middle attack was great.” which turned the table and the face of Middle Blocker, Be Holocombe led fall to 6-3 overall with the game resulting in a score of 19-30, the Titans with 19 kills coupled with overtime loss at home 23-30 in favor of the Titans. a .529 percentage. While senior Katie In the deciding fifth game, Northridge Crawford contributed a season high 17 By Mark Villarroel scored the first three points and they did kills. not bother to look back. Laura Walker’s Setter Kim Levey had 67 assists and Daily Titan Staff Writer kill on a set from Nadine Nickel gave 29 digs, the fourth highest single-match the Matadors the win. total in school history. All dramatic stories have dramatic “We out dug them and had a better Senior Megan Sabo contributed 15 endings. team percentage overall, but we could kills and 21 digs, although her perfor- After losing the first two games in not put it away,” said Murchinson. “We mance may have been hampered by her their match against Cal State Northridge, waited too long to start to play, before recent ankle injury. the Titans were able to ride their momen- we realized it was too late.” “We have to be able to play and fight tum, winning consecutive games only Newcomer Roxanne Barlow amazed back in a deciding game, unfortunately to lose the battle in overtime. the crowd of over 118 Titan faithful this win eluded us,” said Murchinson. “We couldn’t mount the charge,” said by smashing 18 kills and rejuvenating The Matadors improve to 6-3 overall, Head Coach Mary Ellen Murchinson. the effective, but moderate, offensive 1-1 in conference play and the Titans “We simply got nervous.” onslaught. dropped to 3-4 overall and 0-1 in the Throughout the first two games the Erica Aera led Cal State Northridge Big West play. Titans earned a majority of their points with 19 kills and 17 digs. The Titans The Titans will resume Big West off mistakes from the opposition, result- were able to jump back into the game Conference play hosting Pacific Friday ing in a score of 30-28, 30-27. after halftime, by using defensive night at 7 p.m. LORRAINE DOMINGUEZ/Daily Titan With the match on the verge of leav- schemes to offset Aera’s dominating Cal State Fullerton unsuccessful against Cal State Northridge, winning two games but losing three. Rescue effort, victims supported by NFL nRETURN: Week two is fast approaching for players and fans of the National Football League and events of the last nine days will not be forgotten By Melanie Bysouth person who came to donate blood. 1991 playoffs and the Super Bowl NFL players will wear an American stadiums. lowing week. Daily Titan Sports Editor The Miami Dolphins volunteered during the Gulf War. flag decal on the lower right back of The NFL will also air, in stadiums Fans will also receive a 4-page to assist at several community Strict screening at all parking and their helmets. and on all CBS and FOX telecasts, pamphlet with the words to the events geared toward raising funds stadium entrances will mean that On the sidelines, players, coaches special presentations of “America “Star-Spangled Banner,” “God The National Football League is for relief efforts and Friday night fans will have to leave tailgate par- and team personnel will wear team the Beautiful” prior to kickoff dur- Bless America” and “America the an expected sight on Sunday morn- the Pittsburgh Steelers attended a ties and head for seats much ear- caps with the flag imprinted on the ing the Sunday afternoon games. Beautiful.” ings. memorial service for the 45 vic- lier. All cars will be checked at the right side panel. The Sunday night game on ESPN Finally, special red, white and Yet this past Sunday, stadiums tims of hijacked Flight 93, held not gate and parking spaces have been For this weekend’s games, the and Monday Night Football on ABC blue NFL bunting, with the words and locker rooms were empty and far from where the United Airlines moved away from the stadiums. teams, players and fans will partici- will also feature presentations of “United We Stand,” will be dis- players were told to stay home. plane crashed. Fans can no longer bring bags pate in special pregame ceremonies the song with additional national played in every stadium’s endzone Although the games were can- In Washington D.C., rescue work- into stadiums and credentialed to honor the victims and pay tribute performers. and along the sidelines. celed, in response to the tragic events ers at the Pentagon were visited media will be asked to show picture to the firefighters, police officers A moment of silence will be The return to football may not be of Sept. 11, the players and coaches and supported by the Washington ID before admission. Players will and rescue workers in New York observed before each game this easy but it is something that needs did not take the week off. Redskins. In New York, the Giants also be checked before boarding City and Washington D.C. weekend and this weekend’s home to be done. From blood drives to charity flag visited “Ground Zero” and the Jets charter flights. “The NFL is part of American teams will arrange for local and “After going through what we football games to visiting “Ground split into two different groups with In the stadiums, fans and players life,” NFL Commissioner Paul national artists to perform the “Star- did last week and feeling as bad as Zero”, the members of the NFL did one volunteering at the Salvation will see a much increased police Tagliabue told NFL.com. “We play Spangled Banner,” accompanied by we did, everybody wants to start their best to do their part. Army center and the other visiting presence. one role in the healing process by volunteer members of the commu- healing and feeling better about out- As soon as it was announced that families, at the Family Assistance To what extent will depend on the playing our games, honoring the nity. selves and America, said New York they would have Sunday off, the Center, seeking their loved ones or location of the stadium as some cit- victims and heroes, and by salut- Pregame ceremonies will also Jets quarterback Vinnie Testaverde. San Francisco 49ers, including head friends. ies raise more concern than others. ing brotherhood, diversity and toler- include the presentation of a giant “I know I can help heal some peo- coach Steve Mariucci, donated 70 On Sunday the players will return While reaction to the tragedy has ance.” American flag or “Stars and Stripes” ple, even if for a little while. To give pints of blood. to the football field yet, as with brought changes in security, it has All game telecasts Sunday after- display at each stadium them some enjoyment from watch- Members of the Carolina Panthers Major League Baseball, the game also enacted a new sense of patrio- noon will open with a 60-second All fans attending NFL games ing us play football and to entertain organization visited the American will never be the same. tism that will be reflected on the piece prepared by NFL Films recog- will receive American flags and them, that’s what motivates me.” Red Cross blood donation center in The NFL has implemented the football field. nizing the events of the past week. those teams not playing at home this Charlotte to shake hands with each tightest security measures since the For the rest of the season, the The piece will also air in each of the weekend will distribute flags the fol-

MARS SAYS... Venus says... By Danny Serpa By Melanie Bysouth C OMMENTARY Daily Titan Staff Writer Daily Titan Sports Editor

This week the San Diego Chargers Week one did not go as suspected for board a plane headed for Texas to meet the National Football League. the Dallas Cowboys. In week one, the The San Francisco 49ers won their Chargers shocked football fans with a Not quite ready opening game for the first time in three 30-3 punishing over the Washington seasons shocking fans and critics. The Redskins. This is not a fluke; the Carolina Panthers beat the Minnesota Chargers are a changed team. Vikings who were the only undefeated Fans may remember last year’s 1-15 team in the preseason. And who would for NFL return team led by Ryan Leaf, or shall I say he of thought that the San Diego Chargers was their quarterback. This season the would win a football game–let alone By Melanie Bysouth Charger offense looks completely dif- win it by 27 points. And despite the pre- the devastation less than 10 miles ferent. The team acquired three impact season murmur over Donovan McNabb, Daily Titan Sports Editor away. When I think of Giants players who contributed right away. Week 2 the Philadelphia Eagles ended their first Stadium, I see hundreds of vol- The Chargers are lead this year by week with a 0-1 record. unteers coordinating the rescue quarterback, Doug Flutie, a fan favorite Baltimore at Cincinnati There were however some moments As I sat doing my football and recovery of over 5,000 miss- and proven leader. Don’t count on him we have come to expect with week one. picks this week, something just ing New Yorkers. And when throwing 300 yards a game. Flutie Buffalo at Indianapolis Seattle barely made an appearance on the didn’t feel right. Reading notes I think of the New York City has the heart of a lion and has shown board yet was still able to squeak the win from the opening weekend and skyline, for a brief moment I see Charger fans he can do the job, he’s just over Cleveland. In Kansas City, Oakland searching through team websites, the World Trade Center. Then not a numbers guy. Rookie, La Dainian Carolina at Atlanta made a strong rally in the fourth, to tie I felt a strange sense that I should almost immediately, I see fire Tomilson rushed for 113 yards and had the game at 27. Then, as they have done not be thinking about things like and smoke as an airplane crashes two touchdowns against the Redskins. If Detroit at Cleveland three years in a row, the Raiders con- that. into the side of the 110-story he continues to run like that, he very well nected a field goal in overtime and took Baseball returned Monday yet may be one of the teams’ all-time pre- south tower. Minnesota at Chicago the win. I haven’t been able to watch mier runningbacks. Another acquisition But now it’s time for week two and It just doesn’t feel right to one game. On Wednesday night, who made a dramatic impact in the first N.Y. Giants at Kansas City the team to watch contains the elite com- sit and watch a football game. game was Tim Dwight who ran back a bination of quarterback Peyton Manning Roger Clemens took the mound Something that has been such an kick-off for 84 yards. Oakland at Miami and runningback Edgerrin James. With in pursuit of his twentieth win important part of my life for so What does all this mean? If the offense this pair, and the return of rookie wide of the season yet I didn’t listen long suddenly seems so inconse- continues, and the defense stays among San Diego at Dallas receiver Reggie Wayne, the Indianapolis to the game nor did I check the quential. the best in the league, the Chargers may Colts could be looking at perhaps one of internet every five minutes to But on September 11, life as we open some eyes in the AFC. Tennessee at Jacksonville their best seasons ever. closely monitor his efforts. knew it dramatically changed. The Bills’ defense better be ready. Even when the game was over As a nation, we exchanged and Clemens posted the high- innocence for patriotism. As N.Y. Jets at New England est winning percentage ever for LAST WEEK: 10-4 LAST WEEK: 9-5 human beings, we exchanged a a pitcher with 20 or more wins YEAR TO DATE: 10-4 Philadelphia at Seattle YEAR TO DATE: 9-5 sense of security for compassion. (.952), it didn’t seem to matter In the sportsworld, we exchanged St. Louis at San Francisco much. Not even to Clemens competition for unity. PICKS FROM MARS PICKS FROM MARS himself. And in the days that followed, 1. Ravens Denver at Arizona 1. Ravens “It just doesn’t have the same sports heroes were made, not on 2. Colts 2. Colts feeling it would have two weeks the football or baseball field but 3. Panthers 3. Panthers ago,” said Clemens, who was in the real world where, for a 4. Browns 4. Browns hugged by his teammates and brief moment, sports no longer 5. Vikings MONDAY NITE FOOTBALL 5. Vikings given the game ball. “It’s a spe- existed. 6. Chiefs 6. Giants cial win and maybe some time The drive to rush for 1,000 7. Jets 7. Jets down the road I’ll take time to yards or hit 70 homeruns was Washington at Green Bay reflect on it.” 8. Raiders 8. Raiders suddenly replaced by blood dona- The players don’t seem ready 9. Eagles 9. Seahawks tions, charity drives and visits to to be playing and I am certainly the aftermath of terrorism. 10. Rams 10. Rams not ready to be watching. Sports may have returned but 11. Chargers 11. Chargers Perhaps that is because my those who play and those who 12. Titans 12. Jaguars thoughts of New York have watch will never be the same, for 13. Broncos 13. Broncos changed so much over the past they have realized that life is so nine days. When I think of much more than a game. 14. Packers 14. Packers Yankee Stadium, I see images of