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DailyThe Student Voice of California StateTitan University, Fullerton Council Sponsors Building Cultural Powwow musical metaphors Sparks Student organization Majana said. She added that some come from as far as Ohio. co-hosts event to raise Dancing and drumming contests Debates community awareness were held throughout the pow- BY JoHn sAKATA wow. The dancers were separated Daily Titan Staff Writer by age, with competitions for tiny- BY Colleen BArreTT [email protected] tots, teens and adults. Dance con- Daily Titan Staff Writer test winners took home $500 cash [email protected] prizes. In a war of bitter words and accu- The powwow featured a variety sations, Mihaylo Hall has emerged as The Titan Student Union was of American Indian dance styles. the latest arena pitting the ongoing filled with singing, drumming and Among the styles were the “Men’s feud between the Sprinkler Fitters dancing over the weekend as the northern Traditional,” the oldest 709 union, and Simplex Grinnell, a Inter-Tribal Student Council, an form of American Indian dancing; non-union fire sprinkler installation American Indian club at Cal State and the “Men’s Fancy,” which fea- company. Fullerton, hosted their annual tures colorful outfits, young danc- At center stage is the installa- spring powwow Friday and Satur- ers and is the most athletic of the tion of the College of Business and day. powwow dances. The “Women’s Economic building’s fire sprinkler The Association for Inter-Cul- Traditional Dance” is a proud and system. Sprinkler Fitters has ac- tural Awareness co-sponsored the dignified dance with simple move- cused Simplex Grinnell of unlawful event, which was open to the public ments. The “Fancy Shawl,” one of practices that include paying its em- free-of-charge. the newest dances, symbolizes the ployees below prevailing wage and “It’s for the native community, life of a butterfly as the women swirl a history of sub-quality service and the Cal State Fullerton community their shawls around the arena. mismanagement by directors. and for awareness,” council Presi- Council Vice President Leya Hale “I believe they deliver a sub-qual- dent Ryan Ussery said. “It’s a gath- has helped host the powwow for the ity job and Simplex Grinnell is an ering. It’s an opportunity for the past five years, and held a special immoral company,” said Chris Han- community to gather.” women’s northern traditional dance nan, vice president for Sprinkler Fit- The powwow kicked off Friday contest. Hale’s father, Benjamin, ters 709. at 6 p.m. with a traditional Gourd served as emcee at the powwow and Michael Smith, director of the Dance and Grand Entry. The Grand spoke of his daughter’s interest in Office of Design and Construction, Entry is a parade that signals the her American Indian roots. denied these allegations. After meet- start of each session of the powwow. “In order to have a good life in ing with Hannan, Smith said he The parade allows the dancers to this society you must have an edu- spoke with Turner Construction, the show off their colorful regalia while cation. Those degrees open many group that subcontracted the job to announcing that they are ready to doors,” Benjamin Hale said. “But BY reBeCCA HArTness/Daily Titan staff Photographer Simplex Grinnell, and was assured dance. knowledge of your people, your BIDDING ADIEU - Nathan (Ryan Nearhoff, 23) and Lynn (Ashley Kane, 21) share one of many emotional moments at the Simplex Grinnell employees were Following the Grand Entry was culture and your traditions will give piano as their characters journey through their rollercoaster relationship during, Al Fine, which runs Friday through Sunday. getting the state-required wages and the posting of flags. The Flag Song you that little edge that will put you performing its work serviceably. is the American Indian national an- one step ahead.” “They can certainly give their them and is dedicated to American During inter-tribal dancing ses- opinion and they have the right to Indian war veterans. sions, when the dance arena was bring attention to their union cause Most of the tribes represented at open for audience participation, Plays showcase student Talent but I don’t think they do anybody a the powwow were from northern drummers competed for $300 cash Ryan nearhoff, 23, a musical favor by giving out misinformation,” and southern California, but tribes prizes. The competitors represented Smith said. from nevada, Arizona and new One act shows stretch theater major, as nathan, plays two parts: nathan in reality and Tom Reser, supervisor of the fire Mexico attended as well, council actors’ creativity at The beauty of this little sprinkler installation, said the charg- “ Lynn’s subconscious projection Public Relations Officer Mariana see Powwow - PAge 2 theater is that ... it forces Grand Central Theater of nathan. nearhoff also plays es made by Sprinkler Fitters were er-
a focus on the acting. Thoms, the male role in “Fire- roneous. “I totally disagree with their ac-
BY CAiTlYn Collins You learn how to make works & Duraflame,” acting as three different characters in one cusations and I think some of the Daily Titan Staff Writer less work better. “ night. things that they say are outright – Rita Renee slanderous,” Reser said. In a less-known, off-campus Director “The first show is a more ‘me’ than the second one. My biggest Smith said Simplex Grinnell was theater, two student-written not hired by CSUF, but subcontract- plays “Al Fine” and “Fireworks struggle is to define the differ- ences in both characters so that ed by Turner Construction. The uni- & Duraflame” opened on Fri- versity did not hire the non-union day, April 6. people aren’t watching the same guy twice,” nearhoff said. Simplex Grinnell. Companies sub- The small Grand Central The- themes. They both share a passion mit blind bids for construction ser- ater can be found in the Santa for music. Most of the scenes cen- nearhoff identified his favorite part of the shows as “originating a vices and the lowest bid is accepted. Ana Artists’ District and was ter around the piano as the young “We hire general contractors, we almost full for the debut of the woman, Lynn, tries to remember a part that’s never been played be- fore.” don’t hire subcontractors,” Smith two single-act plays. semester-long love affair. said. “The contractors we hire typi- “Al Fine” by Caitlin neiman, “[The show is] right out of my “I was very impressed with Ryan nearhoff’s ability to play cally have union and non-union chronicles the love relationship journal,” said Ashley Kane, 21, a mu- subcontractors, even on the same between an American piano stu- sical theater major who plays Lynn. BY BeTH sTirnAmAn/For the Daily Titan job. We don’t have a law that says we dent and an international stu- “He’s helping me remember like an have to hire union. We don’t have a STANDING PROUD - Dennison Brown stands proud at the Inter-Tribal Council dent through classical musical angel and devil on my shoulders.” see PlAY - PAge 2 Powwow in the Titan Student Union Friday. law that says we have to hire non- union. We hire qualified subcon- tractors that want to do the work.” Smith said if a company had been paying employees below prevailing Handmade Puppets on Display in Art Center wages, the university would step in and release the contract. Daughter of legendary it’s so exciting!” Everywhere” were mounted on the Most of the films contained ma- The Henson International Festi- Simplex Grinnell is owned by Henson, a puppeteer herself, does gallery’s wall. “Finger Puppets Ev- ture subject matter. Puppets were val of Puppet Theater was the larg- Tyco, an expatriate company posi- puppeteer pulls strings at not show her work in the Handmade erywhere” consists of live action caught in adult situations involving est event for puppeteers, Heit said. tioned in the Bahamas. Companies first-ever exhibition Puppet Dreams, but said her goal is spots featuring Heit’s handmade sex and violence. The film “Project Founded by the Jim Henson Foun- move to offshore islands to avoid to promote the handful of artists in- finger puppets throughout the 10- Huxley” ended with the monkey dation in 1992, the festival was held paying heftier taxes. Hannan be- volved in the exhibit. second film. digging a scalpel into the lab assis- in new York City every two years lieves that it is unfair to award a gov- BY CArlA BouBes Henson uses Web sites such as The exhibition drew quite a tant’s foot. and ran until 2000. ernment contract to a company that Daily Titan Staff Writer YouTube and the search engine crowd. People would slowly walk Since the puppet community is Following in her father’s foot- has moved overseas to avoid paying [email protected] Google to discover new talent and through, fascinated by the spec- so small the films are easily over- steps, Henson organized the Or- same taxes as other companies. people also send her links to videos tacle. looked according to Henson. The lando Puppet Festival in 2005. “There is state money going into Cal State Fullerton’s Grand Cen- of independent puppet films. “It’s really interesting,” said art- films are not eligible for animation The festival is held every fall for a school building projects and it’s tral Art Center hosted the first-ever “The puppet community is small,” goer Lauren Isaac. “It takes a lot film festivals and are rarely screened week. Originally the festival was for not ethical for them to spend state Handmade Puppet Dreams exhibi- Henson said. “We pretty much all of imagination and creativity to be at other festivals. adults interested in puppetry. The money to a company not paying the tion. Organized by Heather Henson, know each other.” able to do something like this.” “I love puppets and I know they’re Orlando Puppet Festival Web site same taxes everybody else is,” Han- daughter of legendary puppeteer and Fellow puppeteer Laura Heit, Many gathered around to watch not getting exposure,” Henson said. announced the next festival will be nan said. creator of The Muppets, Jim Hen- whose work was featured at the ex- filmmaker Simon Brown’s “Project “These films are falling through the geared more towards families as it In addition to talking to the gen- son, the show features a collection hibit, said she met Henson eight Huxley,” a film about a lab monkey cracks.” begins to grow. eral contractor, he said there are of short films from over 20 talented years ago at a puppet festival in Chi- named Huxley who is forced to take However, later this month Henson said she hopes with the inspectors with the university over- filmmakers and will run until May cago. The two have been working part in a “Monkey Typing Shake- Handmade Puppet Dreams will Orlando Puppet Festival and the looking the construction of Mihaylo 20. together ever since. speare” experiment. participate at the newport Beach Handmade Puppet Dreams exhibi- Hall. So far, Smith said he has not “It’s our first one,” Henson said at The colorful finger puppets from The films featured were a far cry Film Festival and the Atlanta Film tion, artists will finally receive the heard anything negative in regards the opening reception. “That’s why Heit’s short film “Finger Puppets from the Henson’s Muppets. Festival. attention they deserve. to the work being done.
Tomorrow news online www.dailytitan.com weATHer Counseling serviCes mulTimeDiA ToDAY Tomorrow neeD HelP Spotlight on counseling and psychological The Daily Titan now features daily podcast versions of the day’s Partly Partly services offered on campus to assist students top news. subscribe for free today! Cloudy Cloudy High: 70 High: 68 low: 55 low: 53 2 april 10, 2007 Page two PLAY: STUDENT WRITTEN From Page 1 old boyfriend Thoms (Nearhoff), two such vastly different (but still who she hasn’t seen in five years. Re- believable) characters in one night,” becca’s life changes when she meets said Jessica gurule in an e-mail in- Thoms one night in a bar. YouTube Pick of the Day terview. gurule, a musical theater The two shows are completely dif- major who saw the show on opening ferent, according to Behrle. The first Title: Fun Prank night, also thought Kane “brought one is about “young college love” Duration: 3:40 so much humor to her role.” and the second is “experienced, ma- How we found it: typed in pranks and scrolled down Kane enjoyed the experience of ture, crazy, kind of screwed up love,” Summary: This takes place in a bed store. These guys put a cover over a pool so performing a student-written work. she said. “It’s cool to work directly with the Because of the small production, it looks like a bed. There are two hidden cameras set up to see how people would writer. If something didn’t work, we the show’s budget is small as well. react when falling into the pool. One is right in front of the bed. The other is an could tell her, and she could actually “we bring in our own clothes to overhead shot that gets great facial expressions of the people as they fall into the write something different,” Kane wear, whatever we think our char- water. There is a warning sign on the headboard of the bed that has a picture that said. acters would wear,” Mehrabian shows no cell phones or keys as a clue to let people know that something may be The hardest part about her role is said. going on, but nobody thinks anything of it. The people in this clip decide after test- “talking to the audience and keep- The actors at grand Central usu- ing out other beds to try out what the special bed feels like and… fall into the pool. ing it interesting, staying different ally have to find their own props. The “bed” is put back so that more people can fall into the pool and they do. These throughout [the show] and not be- Behrle brought in her own dart- people jump and fall back into what they think is a bed, but its not. This clip isn’t in ing boring,” Kane said. board for the bar scene in “Fireworks English but there’s no need to hear what is said, all you need is what you see. Learning to play all the piano & Duraflame.” --Chris Ramirez pieces again was also difficult, said But the actors don’t seem to mind. Kane, who used to play the piano gurule said bringing props in makes when she was younger. the actors more involved in the cre- 00:55/03:44 SEND US YOUR FAVORITE YOUTUBE VIDEOS; after a short intermission, “Fire- ative process. works & Duraflame” by Heather “The beauty of this little theater SEND TO [email protected] Biehl tells the story of a young wom- is that because everything is very an trying to choose between an old minimal because of our set, it forces love and a new one. Lauren Behrle, a focus on the acting,” said director 21, theater/acting major, plays Re- Rita Renée. “You learn how to make becca, the confused but passionate less work better.” woman trying to choose between The two shows will be playing for IN otHeR NewS: oFF-CaMPUS BRIeFS her new girlfriend (Selin Mehrabian, the next two weekends. The last play tial candidate, and anthony Prin- cording to an associated Press article orange Country transporta- 22, theater/acting major) and her will be on april 21 at 8 p.m. INteRNatIoNaL cipi, President Bush’s former veteran on msn.com. tion officials are discussing the affairs secretary, who were visiting Police found Kimberly Petersen’s possibility of extending “contin- U.S. Pressing N. Korea to the North Korean capital. listing for a blonde woman with an uous access” carpool lanes to all POWWOW: TRIBAL EVENT Shut Down Nuclear Reactor But Principi said Kim told the hourly rate of $250 while doing a freeways in the country, accord- americans that it would be difficult routine search of the site. a woman ing to an article in the orange From Page 1 booth at the event and the proceeds PYONGYANG, North Korea to shut down the nuclear reactor scantily clad in lingerie accompanied Country Register Monday. both northern and southern went to the cash prizes for contest (AP) - a U.S. delegation pressed by a Saturday deadline called for in the listing. Currently, only the 22 freeway in drum styles. Northern rhythms winners. North Korea on Monday to shut a Feb. 13 nuclear disarmament ac- Police sent an undercover detec- garden grove allows carpool driv- keep a steadier tempo while south- “we [the council] don’t gain any down its main nuclear reactor and cord. Under that agreement, the tive to Petersen’s place of residence ers to enter and exit the lane at any ern rhythms vary from slow to money from it,” Ussery said. “we allow in U.N. inspectors even as North must shut down and seal the and secured a $300 hourly rate quote time. The stretch of continuous ac- fast. raise the money through the ven- the top american negotiator said Yongbyon nuclear reactor and a re- to engage in a sexual act with Heidi cess carpool lanes opened in Decem- Vendors sold american Indian dors, but that money is not coming it would be difficult for a weekend processing facility in exchange for an Mudge, 27. Mudge was arrested on ber as part of a $550 million widen- arts and crafts, clothing, jewelry back to us, it goes straight to the deadline on the closure to be met. initial shipment of aid. prostitution charges, said the article. ing project and will act as a test run and food, including fry bread, at the dancers and drummers.” the american delegation said Petersen, who previously has for the expansion to other orange powwow. Fry bread is traditional to Raffles and cake walks were also North Korea’s top nuclear ne- been arrested with her mother on Country freeways, according to the all tribes because it was developed held during the powwow and enter- gotiator, Kim Kye gwan, told NatIoNaL prostitute charges, was charged article. after they were forced onto reserva- tainment was provided by the Sher- them his government would allow with a misdemeanor but was re- orange Country transportation tions and put on food rations. It is man Indian High School apache U.N. nuclear inspectors into the leased on bond last week. is now encouraging other agencies made from a simple recipe of flour, Crown Dancers. Teen Arrested for Putting country as soon as $25 million in to support the idea. Many North- baking soda and salt. “It is just a lot of fun things for the Escort Service on Craigslist disputed North Korean funds are ern California freeways already Vendors paid fees to set up a community to enjoy,” Majana said. LoCaL released. a 17-year-old girl was arrested use continuous access lanes, and Kim, who is also vice foreign min- on charges of running an escort ser- OTCA considers ‘continu- oCta is currently trying to add ister, met with New Mexico gov. Bill vice through craigslist.com from her ous access’ lanes the I-405, 91 and 57 freeways to FoR tHe ReCoRD Richardson, a Democratic presiden- home in Chicago on Monday, ac- the list. 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Cal State Fullerton paleoclima- Like most students, Mueller com- tologist Matthew Kirby teaches a mutes to school four days a week course called earth’s environmental from Mission Viejo. Crisis in which the first five weeks “I first bought my Prius because I are dedicated entirely to global was tired of gas prices,” Mueller said. warming. “I really didn’t think about global “I teach, as I say, with an unbiased warming at the time.” view,” Kirby said. “I try to present “I’m more aware now of global the evidence, the best evidence we warming and if I could avoid driving have at this point and the students at all, I would,” Mueller said. “but hopefully go away having made that’s almost impossible living here.” their own decision regarding global It’s obvious by the many wind- warming.” ing freeways – Southern California The issue of global warming is is a commuting population. Kirby on the tip of just about everyone’s considers public transportation me- tongue these days. diocre at best. Southern California’s It has been the topic of choice public transportation could perhaps amongst politicians, especially with use a reform, which in turn would elections approaching. decrease the pollution affecting the “Global warming is highly politi- Photo IllustratIon By reBeCCa hartness/Daily titan Photographer environment. cal because you’ve got a lot of money tive French are now recycling nuclear the celebrity crowd. Leonardo Di- “Southern California could really involved with any sort of provisions waste for energy. Caprio, Cameron Diaz and edward do something good if they could just for changing the use of fossil fuels,” however many fear the use of nu- Norton have all been heard talking have more efficient public transpor- Kirby said. “It’s a fossil fuel econo- clear energy can lead to tragic events about the environmental benefits of tation,” Kirby said. my.” such as the disaster that took place going green. however despite its public trans- Sen. John McCain has been ex- in Pennsylvania’s Three Mile Island “This hollywood movement is portation, California is leading the tremely vocal about the benefits of in 1979 when a reactor suffered a fantastic in the sense that they’re a way nationally for taking a stand using nuclear energy. meltdown, which resulted in serious very visible crowd,” Kirby said. “but against future global warming. In “The united States needs to over- economic repercussions. it’s also unrealistic if they expect your 2006, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger come its fear of nuclear power and Al Gore is another name synony- average American who is struggling signed a bill that established the first embrace the technology as a way to mous with global to make ends meet comprehensive program regulating wean itself from fossil fuels,” Sen. warming. The for- to change their life- the emissions of greenhouse gases. John McCain said during a speech mer vice president style immediately.” California recently sued six au- in Manchester, N.h. brought the issue to “I first bought my Prius While most peo- tomakers for making vehicles that Nuclear power plants do not con- the big screen with because I was tired of ple may not have are costing the state millions of dol- taminate the environment with the his film “An Incon- gas prices ... I really the means to install lars in environmental damages. The common greenhouse gases that pol- venient Truth.” In solar panels or drive California Legislature passed a mea- lute the air, such as carbon dioxide his film, Gore warns didn’t think about a hybrid car, there sure in October of 2006 created to and methane. The nuclear plants also society of the poten- global warming. “ are ways to help regulate the industries’ production isolate the dangerous waste caused tial dangers caused – Paul Mueller without spending a of greenhouse gases. by the combustion of coal. by global warming. CSUF student single dime. Just by “There are people out there doing France serves as an excellent mod- As noted at the turning off lights, really good things to try to mitigate el for the use of nuclear energy. “60 Academy Awards, unplugging char- the effects of global warming,” Kirby Minutes” correspondent Steve Kroft many celebrities gers and walking, said. “I guess what I do is the sci- reported the country’s power plants support Gore’s effort to educate the one can make a difference. ence. I try to provide the context for have been powering many parts of population on the issue. Going green “In terms of my activism for miti- our understanding of the modern europe since the 1980s. The innova- is becoming quite popular amongst gating the effect of global warming, climate system.” 4 April 10, 2007 opinion Overt Sexuality in the Media Dangerous for Youth By Grace J. Lee it because they are being exposed to when our youth already accepts the film. if parents don’t regulate what Daily Titan Staff Writer things they haven’t yet learned about messages as truths. While our youth their youths watch and allow them [email protected] or are curious about. is being exposed to promiscuous mes- to watch whatever, whenever they Titan Editorial Television and film are things sages here and there won’t hurt them want—those youth will probably be Providing insight, analysis and perspective since 1960 Television and film give us a most of us have grown up with, immediately, it will definitely affect in more danger of being influenced chance to peek into a different world things we cherish and enjoy, but the who they are and what they become. by outside pressures of life than those Keeping What We’ve Got we would otherwise never see or question is: is too much enjoyment Believe it or not, their values and whose parents do teach them about By now, you’ve probably own radio show and exacer- know about. They give us a chance more danger- beliefs are values and beliefs in the household. heard of the comment radio bated the issue even further, to relate to what the characters on ous than we shaped by nowadays, even pG-13 movies personality Don imus made prompting imus to insert his screen are feeling and thinking and, think when what they see are becoming more and more pro- last week on his syndicated foot into his mouth again by in a way, brings us out of our bub- it comes to and hear—if vocative for our youth—movies say show. on the Rutger’s wom- saying “i can’t get anywhere bles. promiscuous what they see it’s oK to have sex with as many en’s basketball team, imus with you people.” Although television shows like messages sent and hear are partners as possible, that it’s oK to said, “Those are some nappy- our contention is that this Desperate Housewives and Grey’s out to our au- constant mes- give into immediate sexual desires headed hos, i’ll tell you that.” whole issue is being dragged Anatomy that focus more on sexual dience, to our sages about without waiting, and so many other So where do we start? out because controversy content are played at later hours, youth? sex, drugs and mixed messages. First off, imus is a jerk. equals cash, particularly when it doesn’t mean teenagers are not W h e n violence—it our youth need to learn what His comments about an in- it comes to anything racial. watching them. And although films specific mes- will most their boundaries are and how to nocent group of student-ath- imus and Sharpton equally may be rated R, there are still many sages about likely affect apply them in everyday life. Their letes are out of line. benefit from playing the roles teenagers who watch them either by sex, drugs and the way they parents must teach these boundar- Those women do not de- of the irreverent shock jock sneaking into the movie theaters or violence are think and per- ies to them so they don’t fall into serve to be called “nappy- and grandstanding preacher downloading them from their desk- presented in ceive life. the trap of being peer-pressured into headed hos” by some radio- to a national audience. tops at home. Even though we try an appealing of course doing drugs, having sex and getting faced relic whose best days The incident provided imus our best to keep promiscuous mes- way to the audience, it’s challeng- there are ways to monitor our youth involved in violent activity. have long passed. That a with more publicity than he sages from reaching our youth, it ing to turn our eyes and ears away getting too much exposure to unnec- Although it is good for our chil- professional communicator could have received for his seems to be an impossible task. especially when everyone seems essary messages because it is impos- dren to be aware of the things going would utter a racially insensi- actual “talent” while adding Sex, drugs and violence seem to to be enjoying our favorite shows. sible to keep them from discovering on around the world and in our soci- tive comment is despicable. more grist to Sharpton’s sanc- be constantly promoted on televi- But our youth being exposed to pro- things from friends at school. eties, we need to monitor how much Since it broke, the Rev. Al timonious mill. sion and film, to the point where miscuous messages is like putting a parents can teach their youth they take in, because too much of Sharpton, a guy who will do Enough is enough. Let’s re- we have become numb to the effects frog in lukewarm water and turning what their values and beliefs should something is never good for you. anything for media attention, member, have a little respect they have on our personal values. on the heat. it’ll be too late when be in their homes and regulate has publicly railed for imus’ for the athletes. Turn a blind our youth are the most affected by the frog realizes it’s cooking to death, what they watch on television and dismissal, giving him airtime eye and deaf ear to both of and dragging the issue out these wash ups and move on even further. without rehashing the com- Why do Younger Customers Get Bad Service? Sharpton had imus on his ments. By MeLissa FitzGeraLd the good. back with our drinks. A couple refills they were being treated poorly. Daily Titan Staff Writer There may be plenty of reasons later while we waited for our food, it seems that my friend balked [email protected] but usually what it comes down to the waitress came back and practi- when the waitress asked for a credit is other people’s perceptions of you cally slammed the pitcher of coke on card to secure payment of the meal. Usually when the word “ageism” when you walk in the door. our table because she said we were My friend’s boyfriend ultimately comes up it involves an older person if a customer looks young they going through a lot of it. asked another couple if they were of a certain age who is being dis- probably aren’t good tippers or don’t Later when i told her that my also asked for a credit card and they criminated against, but young adults have money to purchase much be- milkshake was more like milk than said they hadn’t, which he relayed to can also be victims of ageism. i know cause they’re broke. a milkshake she said that that’s what the manager. The meal ended before from personal experience. Mostly waitresses seemed to make it’s made from. it began and concluded with the As a young person, i can say that this generalization when i would sit our server’s self-fulfilling prophe- manager escorting them to an exit. it happens to me most times when at their table with friends or a boy- cy came true when we didn’t tip her. This example may be extreme but out at restaurants or shopping. friend. My first and only time that i felt a a blatant example of ageism none- it is true that good customer ser- i’ve gotten downright horrible tip was not necessary. theless. it may also have been due to vice is hard to find but if you are service before because of this stereo- As it turns out, i’m not the only racism, as my friend is black. young it is sometimes more so. type. one that this has happened to. it seems that if you are on the if it seems like i’m missing the At Buffalo Bills at Stateline, my My friend recently went to the younger side of society’s spectrum, mark think back to your first dates boyfriend, younger sister, cousin and Yard House to celebrate her 23rd then we should become submissive in high school. i decided to eat at the diner while birthday with her boyfriend, who is cattle and just take whatever service How was the service? my parents gambled away the last in his 30s, although he looks young, is thrown at us. if you complain, you i did have some good service but couple dollars they had. We gave our only to be kicked out of the restau- are being dramatic or difficult. the bad service generally outweighed orders to the waitress and she came rant for speaking up when they felt
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3IGN UP ,OG IN 'ET #ONNECTED 4 April 10, 2007 April 10, 2007 5 opinion opinion Overt Sexuality in the Media Dangerous for Youth Win or Lose, Sanjaya’s By Grace J. Lee it because they are being exposed to when our youth already accepts the film. if parents don’t regulate what Daily Titan Staff Writer things they haven’t yet learned about messages as truths. While our youth their youths watch and allow them Harmony in Conflict [email protected] or are curious about. is being exposed to promiscuous mes- to watch whatever, whenever they Titan Editorial Television and film are things sages here and there won’t hurt them want—those youth will probably be Providing insight, analysis and perspective since 1960 most of us have grown up with, immediately, it will definitely affect in more danger of being influenced By Harmony trevino Got our attention Television and film give us a chance to peek into a different world things we cherish and enjoy, but the who they are and what they become. by outside pressures of life than those By NoLaN aNdre tasia Barrino, has only had minimal Keeping What We’ve Got we would otherwise never see or question is: is too much enjoyment Believe it or not, their values and whose parents do teach them about Daily Titan Staff Writer career success. Last season, Chris By now, you’ve probably own radio show and exacer- know about. They give us a chance more danger- beliefs are values and beliefs in the household. Jefferson Thought You Were an Idiot [email protected] Daughtry finished fourth in the heard of the comment radio bated the issue even further, to relate to what the characters on ous than we shaped by nowadays, even pG-13 movies competition but his self-titled album screen are feeling and thinking and, think when what they see are becoming more and more pro- We are not all created equal. on several different occasions The winner of “American idol” has outsold winner Taylor Hicks and personality Don imus made prompting imus to insert his i mean, it sounds nice in the throughout the years because last week on his syndicated foot into his mouth again by in a way, brings us out of our bub- it comes to and hear—if vocative for our youth—movies say season six is (a long and dramatic the runner-up Katharine Mcphee. bles. promiscuous what they see it’s oK to have sex with as many Declaration of independence of the all the countries we have pause by Ryan Seacrest) Sanjaya Daughtry sold 304,000 copies when show. on the Rutger’s wom- saying “i can’t get anywhere where it states “all men are cre- pissed off. And depending on en’s basketball team, imus with you people.” Although television shows like messages sent and hear are partners as possible, that it’s oK to Malakar! it was released in november and has Desperate Housewives and Grey’s out to our au- constant mes- give into immediate sexual desires ated equal” and “are endowed by the country, perhaps it would be That is the phrase millions of since sold over two million. said, “Those are some nappy- our contention is that this their Creator with certain un- completely justified. headed hos, i’ll tell you that.” whole issue is being dragged Anatomy that focus more on sexual dience, to our sages about without waiting, and so many other Americans dread to hear but, with There have been several theories as content are played at later hours, youth? sex, drugs and mixed messages. alienable rights that among these But i digress. each passing week, that nightmare is to why the pony-hawk wearing 17- So where do we start? out because controversy are Life, Liberty and the pursuit Many Americans don’t even First off, imus is a jerk. equals cash, particularly when it doesn’t mean teenagers are not W h e n violence—it our youth need to learn what looking more like a reality. year-old escaped elimination. The watching them. And although films specific mes- will most their boundaries are and how to of Happiness,” but it’s not true. believe the hype of the Declara- Ever since Sanjaya made the top two prominent ones have been Siri- His comments about an in- it comes to anything racial. Here in America we invite the tion of independence, that all nocent group of student-ath- imus and Sharpton equally may be rated R, there are still many sages about likely affect apply them in everyday life. Their 24 cut, all hell has broken loose. He us Satellite Radio host Howard Stern teenagers who watch them either by sex, drugs and the way they parents must teach these boundar- poor and the tired, stated right men are created equal. not even auditioned in Seattle, along with his and the Web site VoteForTheWorst. letes are out of line. benefit from playing the roles on Lady Liberty, and claim that Thomas Jefferson, who largely Those women do not de- of the irreverent shock jock sneaking into the movie theaters or violence are think and per- ies to them so they don’t fall into older sister Shyamali; she was cut in com, who have both endorsed San- downloading them from their desk- presented in ceive life. the trap of being peer-pressured into all are created equal. But we for- wrote most of the declaration Hollywood but Sanjaya survived. jaya. Dave Della Terza, the creator serve to be called “nappy- and grandstanding preacher got to mention the tiny provi- himself. He knew most people headed hos” by some radio- to a national audience. tops at home. Even though we try an appealing of course doing drugs, having sex and getting Since advancing, the androgynous of VoteForTheWorst.com, appeared our best to keep promiscuous mes- way to the audience, it’s challeng- there are ways to monitor our youth involved in violent activity. sion that this equity only exists were too dumb or just didn’t care Sanjaya has routinely butchered on Stern’s show March 20 and since faced relic whose best days The incident provided imus amongst those that were born in about politics (nothing much have long passed. That a with more publicity than he sages from reaching our youth, it ing to turn our eyes and ears away getting too much exposure to unnec- Although it is good for our chil- songs but he continues to remain then, Sanjaya has avoided the bot- seems to be an impossible task. especially when everyone seems essary messages because it is impos- dren to be aware of the things going this country or those who have has changed since then). with the show. He’s so bad, judge Si- tom three. professional communicator could have received for his declared citizenship. Consequently, if he did be- would utter a racially insensi- actual “talent” while adding Sex, drugs and violence seem to to be enjoying our favorite shows. sible to keep them from discovering on around the world and in our soci- mon Cowell told the television show Stern urged his listeners to vote be constantly promoted on televi- But our youth being exposed to pro- things from friends at school. eties, we need to monitor how much if it were true that “all men” lieve that the people were to be Extra, “i won’t be back if he does multiple times for Malakar in an ef- tive comment is despicable. more grist to Sharpton’s sanc- were created equal then no bor- trusted with politics, pure de- Since it broke, the Rev. Al timonious mill. sion and film, to the point where miscuous messages is like putting a parents can teach their youth they take in, because too much of (win).” it’s an empty threat, Simon, fort to crown him the idol. For those we have become numb to the effects frog in lukewarm water and turning what their values and beliefs should something is never good for you. ders would exist. There would mocracy might actually exist. and his ego will be back even if San- that dismiss Stern’s influence, just Sharpton, a guy who will do Enough is enough. Let’s re- be no boundaries in which one in a country that values indi- By reBecca HartNess/daily titan Illustrator anything for media attention, member, have a little respect they have on our personal values. on the heat. it’ll be too late when be in their homes and regulate jaya wins. look back to 1998; that year, his lis- our youth are the most affected by the frog realizes it’s cooking to death, what they watch on television and must travel. passports would be vidualism and capitalism while if anything, the debate is giving teners got Wack pack member Hank, has publicly railed for imus’ for the athletes. Turn a blind unnecessary, there would be no equity takes the backseat, the dismissal, giving him airtime eye and deaf ear to both of more attention to the biggest show The Angry Drunken Dwarf, voted as “immigration issue” and no need attitude “every man for him- on television. This season does not one of people magazine’s Most Beau- and dragging the issue out these wash ups and move on for stratification in society. self” is apparent. When all men LETTERS To THE EDiToR even further. without rehashing the com- feature any spectacular singers and tiful people in a write-in online poll. Why do Younger Customers Get Bad Service? To be a true patriot of this aren’t created equal, it creates a at fact is attracting viewers who may Unfortunately, people magazine Sharpton had imus on his ments. country it is almost required to gap between those who can and The Daily Titan welcomes letters to the editor. By MeLissa FitzGeraLd the good. back with our drinks. A couple refills they were being treated poorly. have previously ignored the show. is then decided to not include online have this attitude of arrogance do, and those who can’t because voting in its results and has since dis- Any feedback, positive or negative, is encouraged, as we strive to keep Daily Titan Staff Writer There may be plenty of reasons later while we waited for our food, it seems that my friend balked Sanjaya any worse than Justin Tim- and delusional self-perception of of how God created them. And berlake wannabe Chris Richardson continued an online poll. an open dialogue with our readership. The Daily Titan reserves the [email protected] but usually what it comes down to the waitress came back and practi- when the waitress asked for a credit being better than others. because most Americans value is other people’s perceptions of you cally slammed the pitcher of coke on card to secure payment of the meal. or the no-necked Melinda Doolittle? it doesn’t matter if Sanjaya wins right to edit letters for length, grammar and spelling. Direct all com- To be a true American is to and teach that to be successful American idol because the show has Usually when the word “ageism” when you walk in the door. our table because she said we were My friend’s boyfriend ultimately American idol hasn’t been this inter- ments, questions or concerns, along with your full name and major, to feel superior to other countries, you must worship the all-mighty run its course. comes up it involves an older person if a customer looks young they going through a lot of it. asked another couple if they were esting since paula Abdul was sleep- executive editor Adam Levy at [email protected]. a sense of ethnocentrism if you dollar and strive to have more it was fun when Kelly Clarkson of a certain age who is being dis- probably aren’t good tippers or don’t Later when i told her that my also asked for a credit card and they ing with male contestants. will. We see American “culture” material possession than needed, won because it felt like we were criminated against, but young adults have money to purchase much be- milkshake was more like milk than said they hadn’t, which he relayed to But does it really matter who wins as one of substance although it those who aren’t born with cer- watching the beginning of a long can also be victims of ageism. i know cause they’re broke. a milkshake she said that that’s what the manager. The meal ended before American idol? Some fans are freak- is riddled with celebrity gossip, tain advantages get left out. and productive career. from personal experience. Mostly waitresses seemed to make it’s made from. it began and concluded with the ing out claiming that the integrity a misinformed media and stu- Everyone has their worth and But that all changed when Ruben, As a young person, i can say that this generalization when i would sit our server’s self-fulfilling prophe- manager escorting them to an exit. of the show will diminish if Sanjaya pid people. To be American is has value in this society, and it’s Fantasia and Taylor Hicks won. San- it happens to me most times when at their table with friends or a boy- cy came true when we didn’t tip her. This example may be extreme but prevails. But as we have seen, win- to believe that America has the not limited to working menial jaya is a hideous singer but the lon- out at restaurants or shopping. friend. My first and only time that i felt a a blatant example of ageism none- ning doesn’t matter. Several contes- self-ordained right to police all jobs. To advance, we must ad- gevity of his career will depend on it is true that good customer ser- i’ve gotten downright horrible tip was not necessary. theless. it may also have been due to tants that were eliminated from the countries, determining what is vance the people and recognize the type of music he produces. There vice is hard to find but if you are service before because of this stereo- As it turns out, i’m not the only racism, as my friend is black. show have gone on to do quite well. best for others using violence or what they have to offer. no man Clay Aiken, the runner-up in are several present-day artists that young it is sometimes more so. type. one that this has happened to. it seems that if you are on the the threat of violence. is created equal, no, not even in have limited singing abilities but 7 if it seems like i’m missing the At Buffalo Bills at Stateline, my My friend recently went to the younger side of society’s spectrum, season two sold 2.8 million copies if we didn’t have this “threat the good old U.S. of A. But that their song choices have given them mark think back to your first dates boyfriend, younger sister, cousin and Yard House to celebrate her 23rd then we should become submissive of his debut album “Measure of a of violence,” our country may doesn’t mean anyone should be credible careers. in high school. i decided to eat at the diner while birthday with her boyfriend, who is cattle and just take whatever service Man.” Season three cast-off Jennifer have been attacked several times left behind. if Sanjaya wins “American idol,” How was the service? my parents gambled away the last in his 30s, although he looks young, is thrown at us. if you complain, you Hudson won an Academy Award E-mail Harmony at [email protected] the show will continue and will still i did have some good service but couple dollars they had. We gave our only to be kicked out of the restau- are being dramatic or difficult. this year for her role in “Dreamgirls” be the juggernaut next season. the bad service generally outweighed orders to the waitress and she came rant for speaking up when they felt while the winner of that season, Fan-
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3IGN UP ,OG IN 'ET #ONNECTED 6 SPORTS April 10, 2007 Wallach Looks to Fill the Gap at First Base BY ANDREW SNYDER Daily Titan Staff Writer Fantasy Fix [email protected] BY James Thompson To the enjoyment of their coach and the hundreds of fans that at- tended the game, the Cal State Ful- Injuries Sink NBA Aspirations lerton baseball team defeated the UC Irvine Anteaters 10-2. I’m a victory away from win- All the while Scott Kazmir is Friday’s win would be a showcase ning my fantasy basketball league tied in the American League for for Titan first baseman Matt Wal- when my team’s leading scorer, strikeouts with Johan Santana lach, given an opportunity to start in Gilbert Arenas went down with a with 15. place of the injured Jake Vasquez and knee injury. Houston Astros’ pitcher Dan straight out of the gate, he wouldn’t I just got over losing Dwayne Wheeler will take the reigns as the waste anytime taking advantage. Wade for the season due to a dis- team’s closer after former closer The first inning saw the Titans located shoulder and it was only a Brad Lidge gave up five runs in strike first when Wallach drilled a week ago when I lost Caron But- 2/3 of an inning to the St. Louis two out three-run home run over the ler to a broken finger. Cardinals. right field fence, putting CSUF 3-0. There goes Arenas’ season, But- Since we’re on the Cards’, Chris Wallach knew he could contrib- ler’s season, the Wizards’ season Carpenter was placed on the 15- ute to the Titans and was just wait- and worst of all, my championship day disabled list for elbow surgery. ing to do so. fantasy season. Royals’ pitcher Zack Greinke “I’ve just been ready, waiting for By the way, Wade is back so looks as if he’s gotten out of his de- my chance and then coach put me pick him up if you dropped him pressed filled slump when he went in the line-up,” Wallach said. “I was like I did. In his first game back he toe-to-toe with Boston Red Sox ready to show what I can do.” had 12 points and eight dimes in Japanese import Daisuke ‘Dice- The offensive production would 26 minutes of play. K’ Matsuzaka. continue in the third with center Baseball Greinke struck out seven, gave By CARLOS DELGADO/Daily Titan Staff Photographer fielder Clark Hardman singling to Some guys you make want to up only one run and eight hits on lead off the inning and Josh Fellhau- TOO LATE – Cal State Fullerton’s Corey Jones [#1] is late on the tag of UC Irvine’s Tyler Vaughn in Saturday’s game. keep on your radar as the season seven innings pitched. er following with a bunt single. goes on: Matsuzaka may have showed Senior Evan McArthur would With an eight run lead, Titans Jeff at the game through a different per- a pitching gem the night before go Take a look at the whole Devil that taking him early in drafts was extend the onslaught with a triple, Kaplan knew he had something go- spective. to waste and were obviously happy Rays squad. Right fielder Elijah not a gamble. In his big league de- scoring Fellhauer and adding to the ing and went 7 1/3 innings, allowing “We would wait until late in the with Friday night’s result. Dukes hit a home run in his first but, Dice-K rolled out 10 K’s in Titans lead. two runs on five hits. game to make a run,” Horton said. “It feels good to score a lot of runs. two games as a major leaguer. Sec- seven innings and walked one. With a Titan runner on third He would be given two more runs “We’ve started to take a ninth inning Especially against a good pitcher,” ond baseman B.J. Upton is hit- ‘Till next week my fellow base, Wallach would get a chance in the sixth inning, one by Fellhauer mentality and I was really pleased. Wallach said. ting .400 with a home run, three geeks! at his fourth RBI of the game, an- and another one by Wallach, his fifth Etheridge is a good pitcher and it The Titans look to bounce back RBI, three runs and a stolen base. swering with a bloop single falling of the game. makes it easier for Kaplan when you tonight against USC after losing a Third baseman Akinori Iwamura James Thompson’s columns appear in front of the UC Irvine left fielder, With the Titans scoring quick have a lead.” weekend series to UC Irvine with is leading the Rays in hitting with every Tuesday. scoring McArthur and putting the and often, Horton was pleased with The Titans knew they needed to losses on Thursday and Saturday. a .529 avg. [email protected] score at 6-0. his team saying they’ve tried looking bounce back offensively after letting Game time is at 6 p.m.
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By ADAM LEVy Oakland teammates, outfielder Mark Daily Titan Executive Editor Kotsay and pitcher Jason Windsor [email protected] are Titan alumni. As the umbilical cord has just Timebomb. Headcase. Malcon- been cut on 2007 baseball season, tent. Bradley said that he is excited about Oakland Athletics center fielder Oakland’s chances. Milton Bradley has worn all of those “I think we have a very good shot labels for the bulk of his professional this year. We have great pitching, de- career, but remains unfazed by the fense, we just gotta push some runs ill-famed depictions that have domi- across the plate,” he said of the A’s. nated the headlines. His Oakland teammates painted “Most likely, the media will por- a picture of a fiery competitor they tray you a certain way, they pick a have respect for on and off the field, guy and focus on him like that,” claiming much of the media hype Bradley said. “In basketball, they about his personality is just that take Ron Artest, in football they – hype. take T.O., in boxing they take Mike “I’d take him on my team 162 Tyson – and I’m they guy they take days a year,” said relief pitcher Hus- in baseball.” ton Street. “He plays hard and with Controversy has followed the 29- passion, plus he’s a hell of a card year-old Long Beach native through- player in the locker room – that’s out his well-traveled seven years in Mo Beezy.” the majors, which has seen stops in Street said that the media is quick Montreal, Cleveland, Los Angeles to fan the flames on Bradley’s con- and Oakland. The mere mention troversial reputation. of his name is less synonymous with “You know, if he’s sitting by him- home runs and diving catches as it self at the end of the dugout, [they is with his meltdowns and blowups assume] he’s mad at someone. If it’s – his Sportscenter highlight reel is someone else, then it’s no big deal.” choc full of the latter. Veteran outfielder Shannon Stew- There was the June 2004 game at art said Bradley is a good teammate Dodger stadium where he protested and gets a bad rap from the media. his ejection from the game against Pitcher Lenny DiNardo said, “He brings a lot of energy to the club- the Brewers by heaving a bag of By JEFF CHIU/Associated Press baseballs and dumping them onto house – it’s an honor to be his team- the field, then throwing a ball to the THE GLOVES ARE OFF – Outfielder Milton Bradley looks to remain healthy this year and continue being productive instead of being a relative enigma. mate.” left field warning track in protest. The A’s, a team annually in con- The melee resulted in a four-game cup of coffee – which found its way Girls Clubs. Two years ago, he was breakout season in 2003 when he Polytechnic High. He said he always tention despite having a fraction suspension. into the lap of Oakland teammate nominated for the Roberto Clem- batted .321 for the Indians before enjoys playing in Southern Califor- of the payroll of their rivals, are re- Or September 28 of the same year, Esteban Loaiza. While the negligible ente award, which honors philan- missing the last two months with a nia for the idyllic weather as well as nowned for looking past perceptions when a Chavez Ravine heckler tossed accident would normally not gar- thropic major leaguers. back injury. frequenting his favorite spots, which and focusing on potential – hence a plastic beer bottle at the outfielder. ner more than a pan of the camera, Benevolence or belligerence, the Last year with the A’s, shoulder include Roscoe’s House of Chicken the presence of Bradley, the enigma In turn, Bradley spiked it back into Bradley’s antics hit the wire again. Shakespearian drama that has trailed injuries limited him to 96 games, and Waffles, the 710 Grille and Dave whose talent may be the only thing the stands before shedding his jersey “It comes with the territory,” Bradley from French Canada to the though he finished strong, going 9- and Busters. that has never been publicly ques- and cap in anger while approaching Bradley said, unfazed. “The media Bay Area has masked his achieve- for-18 with a pair of home runs and Drafted straight out of high school tioned. the dugout. In turn, Bradley was focuses on the negative – they don’t ments between the lines. five RBIs in their playoff run last in 1996 by the Expos, Bradley never Timebomb? Headcase? Malcon- suspended for the remainder of the see me signing autographs or doing The talented switch-hitter has fall. attended college, but said that Cal tent? season. charity work.” shown flashes of brilliance, tabbed “I just want to stay healthy this State Fullerton was one of the main Milton Bradley said doesn’t pay And in last year’s American He sponsors Bradley’s Crew, a by many a five-tool player for his year,” Bradley said of his personal places he was contemplated attend- mind to whatever reputation the League Division Series, the fervent charity that donates tickets and food abilities at the plate and in the field, goals on the young season. ing at the time. media projects onto him, as he re- Bradley almost caused a caffeinated coupons to organizations such as the though recurring injuries have ham- The enigmatic outfielder has local “They put one great team after mains quietly confident in himself as catastrophe in the A’s dugout when Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities pered his overall numbers. ties, dating back to his days roam- another out there every year,” Brad- a baseball player and a man. he threw his batting gloves at a hot (RBI) program and local Boys and He was en route to a full-blown ing the outfield for Long Beach’s ley said, pointing out that two of his “I just gotta be me.”