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By Deanna Lucci Daily Titan Staff Writer NEWS: A creative and The Cal State Fullerton Children’s playful atmosphere can Center will soon be welcoming a much- needed addition to its facility. A new be found on room will be added on to allow more children to receive daycare at the center. campus at the CSUF Children’s Center Director Betsy Gibbs reported the news to the Associated animation “Head and Students, Inc. Board Hands” class of Directors meeting Tuesday. The univer- sity allocated $150,000 for the design and con- Please see page 4 struction of the addi- tion, and the room will be finished before the start of the spring semester at the earliest, she said. This addition will make room for 20 more children to be integrated into the Children’s Center program. Gibbs said the new room will also be a place where children of different ages can learn together. “This allows us to have a multi-age classroom [where the children] can learn from each other in a multi-age setting,” she said. “Parents will have a choice where students can be placed.” The Children’s Center is partially Detour: The “Truth funded by ASI and currently cares for About Charlie” is that LISSETTE LEBRILLA/Daily Titan 174 children, mostly children of CSUF Yusef Estes, the National Muslim Chaplain, delivers a lecture on Islam to the campus community. students. Because of the limited space at the center, there are usually 20 to 30 nobody really knows student mothers who want to enroll their what is going on. children, and the number on the list is Group Addresses Muslim Perspective rising, Gibbs said. Experience two pages “The waiting list is growing,” she said. “The new classroom will accom- of Detour goodness n Awareness and Associated are about because these religions then you are going to automati- modate more students.” EVENTS: Muslim Students Inc. cospon- closely relate to one cally assume that it’s an act of ter- This new addition is the first step in chaplain lectured on sored the event, another. rorism; at the same time, you have a larger effort to improve the Children’s Please see pages 5&6 which drew the He said Islam to ask why they are attacking. Center facility. In 1996, CSUF students Islam during event large crowd consist- doesn’t only mean “As a Muslim, I pray for all passed a referendum which raised tuition “We know $10 to go toward building a brand celebrating the ing of non-Muslims peace, but also sur- people in the world,’’ Estes said, to Muslim students that Saddam render, submission, concluding the lecture. new, much larger center on campus. Muslim culture and faculty. obedience and purity. Eihsan Khalife, president of Approximately $8 of that $10 goes into Islam students ini- Hussein is a “The very things the organization, said they orga- a savings program for the new center and By Mayu Ogura tiated the event with Islam teaches are to nized the event to inform the cam- $2 goes to current operation funds. The prayer, which is per- fight oppression and pus about Islam beliefs from the center is currently located on the edge Daily Titan Staff Writer bad leader, formed by Muslims terrorism, even if it Muslim perspective. of parking Lot A in temporary buildings five times a day but most means you are giving Khalife said members in the that date back to the 1960s. The Muslim Student Association toward the direction up your lives,” Estes organization, which has over 100 The ASI Board of Directors approved organized a two-day event, entitled of Mecca, and fol- people that said. members and has been an active plans for an advisory committee for the “Discover Islam,” to educate the lowed it with a reci- “Islam forbids club for many years, meet twice a Children’s Center facility at the meet- campus community about Islam tation. suffer from suicide,” Estes said, week and also gather to pray five ing Tuesday. The committee will be during the beginning of Ramadan. Estes, a lecturer “Anybody takes their times a day in their room, which is made up of 16 people, eight of which The Muslim month-long fast of who converted from the war are own lives without located in the TSU. are students. It will be responsible for Ramadan began Wednesday. Christianity to Islam, any purpose, they go The members comprise diverse reviewing and recommending changes SPORTS: The Titan Ice According to Omar Musallet, gave a general over- going to be to the hell forever. ethnicities including Middle to the current building, planning for the Hockey Club is look- a member of the organization, view of the religion Additionally, Islam Eastern, Korean, Vietnamese, new facility and helping to clarify the Ramadan is the month on the including the foun- innocent forbids any killing of British, American and black facility’s relationship to campus depart- ing to make a name for Islamic lunar calendar during dation of Islamic innocent soul.” Muslims. ments, according to ASI President Alex which Muslims abstain from food, beliefs. He then talk- civilians” Estes said that the Khalife said there have been Lopez’s proposal to the board. themselves with their drink and other sensual pleasures ed about terrorism. things people may hear some hate crimes against Muslims ASI Executive Director Harvey from sunrise to sunset. Islam, Judaism or read about Islam off campus after Sept. 11; how- McKee expressed his excitement about talent rather than with At one of the events, Yusuf and Christianity all Yusef Estes, through the media or ever, none have taken place on the plans for a new Children’s Center Estes, National Muslim Chaplain National Muslim believe in one God, Chaplain for a certain religion have campus. and pointed out the effect it will have on dirty tricks and muscles for American Muslims, lectured he said. Therefore, a certain amount of “On campus people are usually recruiting new faculty. on “Islam and Terrorism” Tuesday people should pay bias or prejudice in more intelligent,” Khalife said. “This will make it easier to recruit new at the Titan Student Union. The attention to what it. Estes said when “And they know that some indi- faculty who have children,” he said. Muslim Students Association, the other religions people attack you, He said that with high California Association of Inter-Cultural LECTURE/ 8 Please see page 10 ASI/ 3 TITAN e x t r a s Titan Online Rehab Hopes to Improve Connections n last semester with students log- “But the way they register doesn’t online, Blackburn said. online REGISTRATION: ging on for information that was make a difference to us.” “Registration is our top prior- only available on the site. The first registration window ity,” he said. Campus officials REGISTRATION TIPS n Check out “We are trying real hard to opened up on Tuesday at 7 a.m. Blackburn’s advice for a suc- urge students to use use the most consumed resource and so far everything is just fine, cessful registration process is to Log out of TITAN Online when you’re fin- the Daily Titan on Titan Online, which is reg- but Blackburn said that it is just have multiple scheduling plans ished. TITAN Online requires 10 minutes online this Titan Online quickly istration,” said Dick Bednar, the beginning. and to not procrastinate. of idle time before logging you out. This year at http:// and wisely this winter senior director of Information When Titan II opens up, there Bednar said students need to ties up TITAN Online for10 minutes. dailytitan.fullerton.edu. Technology. will be fewer classes and students look out for themselves. By Lissette Lebrilla The new student portal has will have prepaid for their classes “We are concerned about Use the student portal to find your helped to keep those lingering already. what people are going to do in New features and Daily Titan Staff Writer grade reports and detailed study list. students off Titan Online. Registration for the spring will January,” Bednar said. “Are we sections will be Students are able to personalize have more windows for a smaller communicating to them?” available this year! As the spring semester their student portal to access infor- number of students. Blackburn The important thing that IT Do not request a Degree Audit Report approaches, so does registration. mation, including class schedules, also said that they received more wants students to know is what is during heavy registration periods. The Whether it is through Titan grade reports and other campus memory for the mainframe com- happening around them. Bednar process of creating a report slows down upcoming Online or over the phone, many services. puter. said students come to Cal State TITAN Online. students have found the registra- With the convenience of the “The problem is when people Fullerton because it fits their tion process frustrating. student portal, students will not call at the beginning and the end lives. n What will the regula- If you are having trouble accessing Some of that aggravation comes use Titan Online as much and will of their window,” Blackburn said. “Students here don’t get the tions be for students from the busy traffic on the phone TITAN Online, use telephone registration free up space for students that “No one seems to call in the convenience of a full-time col- [(714) 278-7902]. adding classes this and online. Students find it dif- need to register for their classes. middle of their window.” lege experience,” Susan Lasswell, ficult to register for their classes Spring? Read about “We are experiencing more Another change that may occur director of IT Administration and as soon as their appointment win- students using the Web for reg- is if there appears to be too much Communications said. - courtesy of Information Technology it in tomorrow’s Daily dow opens up because other stu- istration,” Jim Blackburn, direc- traffic, then there may be a pos- The student portal allows for Titan! dents are doing the same. tor of Admissions and Records. sibility of disabling other services Titan Online became busy this ACADEMICS/ 7 2 Thursday, November 7, 2002 DailyDaily Titan NEWS

CALENDARCALENDAR OFOF EVENTSEVENTS page On Campus open in the Performing Arts Celebration will take place in the Amy Pietz, actress from Center’s Arena Theatre. The TSU at 10:30 a.m. Three Medal Nov. 7 “Caroline in the City” and “Ally play runs until Nov. 17. Tickets of Honor recipients will attend. a guide to Film Series kicks off Nov. with McBeal,” will be speaking at the are $9 or $7 with advance Titan The day will close out with a one of the best trilogies of all TV/Film Society’s meeting, or discount. 8 p.m. classic car show and skydivers. time, or something, “Back to the something. 4 p.m. in the TSU what’s Future.” Fun should be had by Ontiveros AB. Non-TV/ Film “Is There a Brain Food,” a Nov. 11 all. 6 p.m. in Titan Theatre. Society members are welcome. lecture, or something, by our Veterans Day. Campus open. good friend Shvonne Striklen. Our bad. happening Go bowling, or something, Nov. 8 She’ll learn you good. 10 a.m. in because it’s free in the TSU This should be fun, or some- the Ruby Gerontology Center’s Free karaoke at the TSU Pub BRIEFS Underground, from 3 p.m. to 7 thing. Men’s and women’s Shapiro Wing C/D. from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. p.m. over-the-line tournament at the 2 intramural fields form 11:45 a.m. Nov. 9 The Chicana/Chicano Studies Election News the Fullerton Museum Center to 4 p.m. Women’s volleyball ver- department will host a slide CSUF communications at (714) 738-5325. “Russia’s Post-Communism: professor Tony Fellow was re- The deadline for submission Old Wine in New Bottles,” sorry sus Idaho. The Big West show titled, “La Frontera: Indian elected to his position on the of collections for consideration this isn’t about delicious merlots. Table tennis rules, or some- Conference match starts at 7 Sovereignty, Drug Trafficking, upper San Gabriel Valley Water by the museum is Dec. 31. Instead the lecture covers the thing, so catch a glimpse of it at p.m. in Titan Gym. For more Death & Life Along the U.S./ Board with 65% of the vote birth of the Russian Republic, the TSU Undergrounds tourna- information, call (714) 278- Border.” 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. (13,993 votes). OCTA Partners with MTA or something. In the Ruby ment from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. CSUF. in Pollak Library North Room Gerontology Center’s Mackey 130. Light refreshments will be Museum Seek The Orange County Auditorium. 10 a.m. Women’s volleyball versus Men’s soccer versus Cal provided, or something. Collections Transportation Authority and Utah State. The Big West Poly San Luis Obispo. The Big the County The Cello Choir will perform Conference match starts at 7 West Conference match starts Community The Fullerton Museum Metropolitan Transportation under the direction of Bongshin p.m. in Titan Gym. For more at 7 p.m. in Titan Stadium. For Center is seeking collectors Authority have a new partner- Ko, or something. Tickets information, call (714) 278- more information, call (714) 278- Nov. 9 who are willing to loan their ship that allows OCTA bus CSUF. CSUF. Sleep in. objects for a special exhibit on riders a 30-day pass on six dif- are $10 or $5 with advance collecting. Of particular interest ferent MTA bus lines that serve Titan discount. 8 p.m. in the are those people who regularly the Orange County. Performing Arts Center’s Recital Women’s soccer versus Nov. 10 Nov. 10 search the Internet for hard-to- Under the new agreement, Hall. UC Riverside. The Big West The French film series fea- The Fenians will rock the find additions to their collec- OCTA will also begin accepting Conference match starts at 7 tures Leos Carax’s, “Boy Meets most yuppie crowd in Orange tions. MTA monthly bus passes on Learn more about our 28th p.m. in Titan Stadium. For more Girl” and “Les Armants du Pont County at Muldoon’s in Newport The exhibit titled, “Gotta 10 OCTA bus routes that travel president, or something, from a information, call (714) 278- Neuf,” or something. 5:30 p.m. Beach. 2 p.m. 202 Newport Have it Too: Collecting in the between Orange County and great film. 1:15 p.m. in the Ruby CSUF. in Humanities Room 110. Center Drive. Please note: if Internet Age,” opens Feb. 22 Los Angeles. Gerontology Center’s Mackey you do not know where this is, is The passes will be honored and will examine how the digi- Auditorium. Jane Austen’s “Emma,” will The 6th Annual Veterans Day right across the street from fas- tal world has changed people’s at any bus stop along selected hobby of collecting. routes. It will give a demonstra- “We are excited to be part- tion on the diversity of col- nering with MTA by offering our lections gathered using the customers a more convenient Internet, and will show how the way to travel between Orange Internet has become a valuable and Los Angeles counties DID YOU KNOW? research tool for those who are using a single bus pass,” said serious collectors. OCTA Chairman and County An estimated 58% of all “Finding rare items is now Supervisor Todd Spitzer. easier and faster, and availabil- OCTA bus lines that are California’s registered ity often leads to new collecting accepting MTA monthly passes voters voted in Tuesday’s interests. A lot of information include Routes 1, 30, 38. 42, on esoteric things can be found 46, 50, 60, 701, 721, and 757. election, and 66% of on the internet and many col- OCTA and MTA monthly American Idol viewers voted lectors have become amateur passes will be applicable to experts as well as custodians the base bus fare only. All in the last show alone. Over of history,” said John Karwin, additional supplements may be the course of the show an museum curator. required for Express bus ser- Those interested in loaning vices according to the distance estimated 100 million view- their collections for the exhibit traveled. ers voted. are asked to contact Karwin For information call OCTA between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. at (714) 636-RIDE. Sources - LA Times, Fox Broadcasting Web Monday through Thursday at site.

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court, Peterman said. Speakers will be ASI installed outside in the Garden Café and Recognized CSUF Scholar Teaches in China n from page 1 other TSU outdoor eating areas during intersession, she said. 4 housing costs it is difficult to recruit fac- Peterman said the TSU will become n Kaye’s expertise in the study of lan- ulty from out of state. If there were space the drop-off spot for a holiday toy drive FACULTY: Alan S. guage has taken him to many countries for their children at the Children’s Center, this year. The toys will be given to the Kaye was recently and universities across the globe intent it would be an incentive for potential children who participate in Camp Titan on furthering their own language pro- faculty to make the move to CSUF. He and the extras will be donated to Toys invited by the Chinese grams. said this will become more important as for Tots. She said last year over 300 In China, he lectured the country’s older faculty begin to retire in the coming toys were donated. ASI Chair Christina government’s Ministry top English instructors on how to teach years and they will need to be replaced Machado said they are considering put- ting together a social event during the of Education to lecture accurate pronunciation and grammar with other teachers. - to Chinese students. 4Students will soon be able to enjoy holiday season where guests must bring on English study “British English is more popular continuous music in the Titan Student a toy to donate for admission to the Union Pub and possibly the food court, event.- By Benjamin Becker than American English,” he said. “But 4 American is catching up. A lot of the said Ashleigh Peterman, chair of the Katherine Ohta from the Panhellenic Daily Titan Staff Writer teachers had accent problems, but they TSU Governing Board at Tuesday’s Council reminded the board about the say they watch a lot of U.S. movies to meeting. The board has just signed a scholarship banquet on Nov. 18th, which From Kuwait to Brazil and Scotland get rid of them.” contract with a satellite radio company to includes a speech from Mark Sterner to Sudan, his studies have taken him Kaye, who is a native of Los play popular music without commercial about his life-changing experience with across oceans and nations, hosting Angeles, received his doctorate in lin- interruption in the Pub and they are going drunken driving. The speech begins at nationally televised conferences in guistics at University of California to experiment with it soon in the food 8 p.m. in the TSU and all students are Saudi Arabia and roaming the vast and Berkeley in 1971. After graduating, he welcome. storied deserts of the Middle East with migrated south to Fullerton where he native Bedouins. was hired at CSUF the same year. He His fluency in over 12 languages has been teaching here ever since. has helped him maneuver his way Associate Dean of the College through the more than 60 countries he of Humanities and Social Sciences has visited in his over forty years of Angela Della Volpe said she has BENJAMIN BECKER/Daily Titan study, and the few countries he is most known Kaye since the late 70s. Alan Kaye, back from China, where he lectured on linguistics foreign to become fascinating and then “He’s an internationally acknowl- Asia and China. “China just fascinated me,” Kaye familiar through research. edged scholar so he gets invitations And now, Cal State Fullerton pro- “Americans are too much uncon- said, recalling the landmarks and from around the world – particularly cerned with the world,” Kaye said. ancient sites he visited during his fessor Alan S. Kaye’s most recent the Middle East,” she said. “He’s sojourn has found him in China, invit- “We are isolationists. We are five per- stay. He said that he was blown away most noted for his extensive work in cent of the world’s population trying by the rapidly developing cities like ed by the government’s Ministry of Arabic.” Education to present English language to control and influence the rest of the Beijing, which will be hosting the Kaye has authored a number of ninety-five percent.” 2008 Summer Olympics. seminars to the country’s most elite books on the Arabic language and has English scholars. He said that he is gone every sum- “These cities aren’t as you would presented papers and lectures at doz- mer and intersession, only taking up imagine,” he said. “They are bustling Kaye, an internationally recognized ens of international universities. scholar, spent August in the densely residence in Fullerton during the nor- and developing fast.” Throughout the years his fascina- mal semesters. Kaye said he is going to the United populated country, serving as a bridge tion has drifted like wind from country between China and the . “I go away as much as I can,” he Kingdom during Thanksgiving to lec- to country, tackling new languages and said. “The world is so big and amaz- ture on linguistics at the University of “I met a lot of people and talked cultures along the way. about the requirements for entrance ing, how can you live without seeing Leeds, Durham and Edinburgh. He has drifted further east the past as much of it as you can?” He will then be leaving during into U.S. universities and graduation,” couple of years – not having visited the Kaye said. “I was also invited to Kaye said he plans on furthering intersession for Brazil to research the Arab world since the Sept. 11 terrorist his Eastern Asian studies and hopes to country’s native languages. speak on the scholarly field of applied attacks– finding himself in Southeast linguistics.” return to China soon. 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Jerry Gaudette draws the model of a hand that is provided in his “Head and Hands” class. This kind of excerise helps students learn the anatomical muscles that define the features of NICOLE ECKERLE/Daily Titan hand. Bill Buckley works on one of his excercises of drawing a hand.

NICOLE ECKERLE Daily Titan Drawing on InspirationInspiration... nART: CSUF artists put their heads... and hands into their class on animation NICOLE ECKERLE/Daily Titan By Jessi McFarland that define the features, Lagerberg movements provide. cises time limits. Daily Titan Staff Writer said. Whether it is for computer or “It’s helpful to under- “If we were a base- Starr Lee concentrates on drawing a posed hand. traditional animation design, anato- stand what makes ball team right now, through prepare them for the com- for computer animation,” said Sandee The timer beeps. Thirty sets of my establishes how movement falls movement…We are we’d be the Angels,” petitive progress CSUF is expected to Chamberlain, a senior entertainment hands hover over sketchpads, touching together. creating features as well “If we were a Lagerberg said. maintain. art major. “It has been used in movies up the formations of their models. “The area around each feature goes as muscle movement,” In an atmosphere of CSUF is one of 20 schools that part- like ‘The Matrix’ for special effects.” Donald Lagerberg, a professor of into movement, but you can combine said Bill Buckley, a baseball team creativity and playful- ners with Disney through the Acme It’s natural for CSUF to move art at Cal State Fullerton, takes the expressions,” Lagerberg said. senior entertainment arts ness, students mock program. Of those 20 schools around into computer animation because our alarm from around his neck and says, The students focus on the aspects and animation major. right now, we’d each other and crack the world, CSUF remains the only other animation departments are really “Now you have three minutes to set of extreme facial features, rotating “Don [Lagerberg] is the jokes, but they take public school. strong, Lagerberg said. the nose.” between duties as artist and model. first art professor I’ve be the Angels” their class seriously as The entertainment arts and anima- Matt Roberts, a senior entertain- While soft sounds of jazz music Mindy Allec, a senior drawing and had who takes an aca- well. tion has won national illustration and ment arts major, is preparing for a play though the art studio, Lagerberg painting major, has taken the class demic approach. He has “The best thing to design competitions. CSUF developed career with the knowledge that tech- explains the distinction for drawing the twice. lesson plans, activities Donald do is to condense the the animation department about seven nology is changing. nose before other features in his “Head “The first time I took the class, see- and exercises. It helps time we [animate] years ago. “I plan to go into traditional anima- and Hands” class. ing my face modeled was atrocious,” to focus on drawing in,” Buckley said. Now the art department is advanc- tion, but since [computer animation] is “The nose is the least movable fea- Allec said. “This time around it’s not in the overall process, “We don’t spend too ing into new mediums of animation. where the industry’s going I should keep ture on the face,” Lagerberg said. so bad.” rather than just focusing much time making This year’s addition to the depart- my options opened,” Roberts said. The course emphasizes animation As models, the subjects have to pose on a specific work.” decisions on what we are drawing, we ment is a Maya lab. of the face and hands, but it all begins with dramatic visual facial expression Along with establishing the dynam- just go straight to it.” “Maya is a 3D program the we use with learning the anatomical muscles to satisfy the extreme capability facial ics of moving features, the class exer- The time conditioning students go

Recycler 6x10.5 NEWS DailyDaily Titan Thursday, Noveber 7, 2002 7 Celebration will Honor Mexican-American Korean War Veterans nHOLIDAY: Joseph C. year’s event will honor veterans from Loretta Sanchez and Ed Royce will be Linda, first created this event in 1996 to “Hosting this event will give students Korean War and their descendents will the Korean War, which went on from among the scheduled speakers. acknowledge the patriotic contributions and the community an opportunity to be honored. Rodriguez will be 1950 to 1953. Latino Advocates for Between 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. vari- of Latino military veterans who have gain important insight in recognizing the Joseph C. Rodriguez who received Education Inc. has partnered with the ous activities will be served their country. Mexican-Americans who have fought the from Harry S. recognized along with Department of Defense to mark the 50th held, and attendees will The two have strong for this country and have had a great Truman in recognition of his heroism commemoration of the war. get the opportunity to ties to the military, influence and involvement in this seg- in the Korean War will be among the many Latinos who “The faculty and staff at CSUF choose from seminars, having had both their ment of history,” said Amy Mattern, the honored, and three other honorees that fought for their country expressed great enthusiasm and support panel discussions and fathers drafted to program development specialist for the have received the prestigious Medal of which I could not resist or dismiss,” screenings of short doc- fight in World War CSUF office of the vice president. Honor will also be recognized. By Yvette Cornejo said Fredrick Aguirre, the president of umentaries throughout II. According to the U.S. National Other honored guests include Silver Daily Titan Staff Writer Latino Advocates for Education Inc. the day. Students from “I have always Archives and Records Administration, Star recipient Brig. Gen. Gus Hernandez, and a Superior Court Judge for Orange the Oral History pro- understood how Mexican-Americans were killed in Marcella Mejia Muller from the U.S. County. “Cal State Fullerton has the gram will also get a much Mexican- extraordinarily high numbers during the Marine Corps and Guy Gabaldon from History books have told the stories potential to allow our event to grow on chance to present their Americans have sac- Korean War, and 30 percent of the casu- the Navy. of war heroes and patriots who have a larger scale. Being a university, it can current projects on rificed for this coun- alties came from Orange County. Yet CSUF offers a great opportunity to fought and died for this country. This join with other large campuses to hold Latino veterans. try and their families Mexican-Americans only constituted students involved in the Oral History year, Mexican-American Korean War this event and honor our veterans.” For the finale of the through their patrio- five percent of the county at the time. program to document the stories of veterans will be recognized and honored The event and parking on campus day’s events, Aztec tism,” Aguirre said. “This event will bring substantial these individuals and have this history for their contributions to this nation’s will be free for that day. The food court skydivers are set to land In the past, these meaning to the changing demograph- archived for years to come for other history. in the Titan Student Union will also be on the performing arts tributes have been ics of Orange County,” said Charlene students, Aguirre said. The sixth annual Veterans Day cele- open for the festivities. lawn between 2 p.m. RODRIGUEZ held at Santa Ana Riggins, a student participating in the “Were not trying to diminish the con- bration being held at Cal State Fullerton The formal ceremony is set to begin and 2:30 p.m. Military College, which oral history project. “The community tributions of other groups, we’re simply on Nov. 9 will be sponsored by the pres- at 11 a.m. in the Titan Student Union cars, classic cars and veteran memora- attracted about 3,000 attendees, but this should come out and experience this trying to acknowledge the contributions ident’s office in collaboration with the Pavilions. President Milton Gordon will bilia will be on display throughout the year President Gordon urged the orga- inspirational event.” of Mexican-Americans while their still Latino Advocates for Education Inc. be making opening remarks, and elected day. nizers to bring the popular event to Over 200 Southern California alive,” Aguirre said. Each year the group pays tribute to officials such as U.S. Representatives Aguirre, along with help from his wife CSUF. Mexican-American veterans of the the veterans of a particular war. This

Fender’s Heart of Rock and Roll on Display in Downtown ONLINE n from page 1 nMUSIC: The inven- Fender’s invention.” the featured items is the world’s first In the realm of American culture, Fender electric guitar, built in 1943 to the students to get to know their tor of the electric gui- Fender has had just as much impact, test a new pickup design. The exhibit college. And with difficulty of Karwin said. houses the original Esquire model, tar is remembered at getting in to Titan Online due “Think of how much the world built in 1950; the first Telecaster, from to registration, the student portal the Fullerton Museum has changed because of the electric 1951; and the first ever Stratocaster, also allows students access to guitar,” Karwin said. “Rock music built in 1954. Also featured are early important resources. Center until April created a rebellious youth culture, steel guitars and amplifiers. Bednar emphasized that Titan it changed the way people dressed, Fender was always tinkering with Online is basically for registra- it changed where people went to his guitars, figuring out ways to per- By Drew Farrington tion. The only other functions Special to the Titan hang out, it changed the way they fect them and make a better sound. As danced…Fender started a revolution a result of his dedication, the electric students are making fee pay- in Fullerton that would forever change guitar is now the most popular musi- ments and obtaining a degree Most Orange County residents may the face of music, popular culture, and cal instrument in the world. audit. Everything else is avail- not realize one of the most culturally modern society.” Because of its worldwide popular- able through the student portal. important individuals of the twentieth For such an important historical ity, the Fender guitar is used by some Students are not the only ones century began his career in downtown figure, Fender had a modest begin- of the most famous musicians. The that can use the portal; faculty Fullerton. ning. exhibit features some of these musi- and staff are also able to use the Leo Fender, inventor of the electric A self-taught electrician, Fender cians including Bruce Springsteen, portal to communicate with their guitar, is being honored in the exhibit, started as a radio repairman in down- Elvis Costello, Eric Clapton, Jimmy students. “A Shower of Brilliance: Leo Fender town Fullerton in the late 1930s. A Hendrix, Dick Dale, and The Clash. “The faculty can send mes- and His Electric Guitars,” currently guitar player by hobby, Fender wanted Matt Haskins, Professor of sages to their students through on display at the Fullerton Museum to find a way to make the guitar American Studies at CSUF, said the portal,” Sarah Dvorak, com- Center in downtown Fullerton. louder. Fender started an important musical munications coordinator for IT, The Fender exhibit focuses on the He created several prototypes and and cultural revolution in southern LEO FENDER GALLERY AT THE FULLERTON MUSEUM CENTER said. “It will soon be the main cultural and historical significance of began manufacturing his guitars for California. medium of communication.” the electric guitar and its inventor. The Fullerton Museum Center displays many Fender creations. sale. Because this came at a time of “Fender came at a time when the Faculty members also have John Karwin, the curator of the post-war prosperity, his guitars gained West Coast was becoming more executive, “Fender is Fullerton, and The Leo Fender exhibit will be the option to place notes and syl- museum, stressed the importance of rapid popularity. important culturally,” Haskins said. Fullerton is Fender.” on display through April 2003. The labuses on the class schedules in Fender not only to Fullerton, but also “The guitars were marketed won- “The electric guitar became a sym- The Fullerton Museum’s board of Fullerton Museum Center is located the portal. to America as a whole. derfully,” Karwin said. “All of them bol of rock and roll. When [Bob] Trustees and the City of Fullerton at 301 N. Pomona Ave. on the corner Dvorak said this would be “The development of the guitar as were custom painted, originally with Dylan went electric, he used a Fender Cultural Services Division are cur- of Wilshire and Pomona. The cost of something that students might a lead instrument changed all musi- automotive finish.” Stratocaster — the quintessential rock rently working on a plan to establish admission for students is $3. really want to take advantage cal forms,” Karwin said. “Jazz, rock, Featured in the exhibit are several guitar.” a permanent Leo Fender Museum in of. blues – they were all affected by of the original Fender guitars. One of According to an early Fender downtown Fullerton.

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n dents who committed the acts, she comprise 30 percent of the viola- ACADEMICS: The said. tors. Many say they don’t feel con- Dean of Students Rhoten said academic dishonesty fident enough because of their poor constitutes four categories: plagia- English skills. In addition, cultural wants to increase rism, cheating on exams, unauthor- differences may lead the acts of vio- ized collaboration and falsifying lations because in some cultures stu- awareness of cheating academic records. dents put more value on group work According to the “Guide to than individual work, she said. in poster campaign Understanding and Avoiding “First of all, you need to under- By Mayu Ogura Academic Dishonesty,” plagiarism stand what academic dishonesty means using someone else’s work is both at university level and in Daily Titan Staff Writer in any academic assignment without class,” Rhoten said. appropriate acknowledgement such Academic dishonesty is not only The Dean of Students Office, as paraphrasing another’s ideas or taking advantage of somebody else’s Judicial Affairs at Cal State copying text without citing sources. work, but also allowing somebody Fullerton is sponsoring the “CSUF Rhoten said plagiarism makes up else to benefit from your work, she JENNY CARINGAL/Daily Titan Making Integrity Count” campaign half of the violations. said. Sharon S. Jones and Jeff A. Smith help students to get a jump-start in investing. to increase students’ awareness of Some students, who don’t Rhoten said students should academic integrity. The judicial acknowledge what constitutes pla- acknowledge what the consequenc- office received funding from the giarism, often violate the rule by es of the violations are. According World of Finance Can Be Too Risky president’s office for this campaign, using someone’s words without cit- to the Titan Integrity guide, in addi- which started last month and will ing their sources, she said. Cheating tion to a grade penalty ranging from last throughout the year. Flyers with on exams consists of about one out zero on an assignment to an F in the the messages were placed through- of five violations. course, the student may also face for Students and Unaware Investors out the campus. “The biggest percentage of last dismissal from an academic unit, “Don’t sit next to friends dur- year showed that 37 percent [of vio- revocation of admission, suspen- ing an exam,” the message says. lators] were juniors,” Rhoten said. sion from the university, revocation By Jennifer Dominguez ics as stocks, bonds, money market latest bank and investment statements “Protect your work from others, and More upperclassmen were report- of degree and expulsion from the Daily Titan Staff Writer funds and treasuries. and add them up, and then subtract don’t take unfair advantage of other ed as the violators of academic university. “A bond is a certificate of a debt in your liabilities such as credit card debt students’ work.” “Remember that a integrity last year. “At the university, as elsewhere, Today women young and old face which the issuer promises to repay a or loans. poor grade is better than an ‘F’ in the Last year, 32 percent of violators ignorance of the standards is not an a world of stocks, bonds, mutual funds specific amount of money to the bond- Second, is to set money aside each course. Don’t do it!” had grade-point averages between acceptable justification for violating and taxes. Managing cash flow, income holder, plus a certain amount of interest, month.“Even as little as twenty dollars The associate dean of judicial 2.5 and 2.9, she said. community standards,” the CSUF and expenses are responsibilities that within a fixed period of time,” Smith each month can make a huge difference. affairs, Sandra Rhoten, said, “Last “We are concerned about students Student Handbook says. Rhoten said typically a woman’s husband may con- said. How much you save all depends on year there were 115 students who with English as a second language,” students are expected to read the trol. But as times are changing more Smith said the safest investment are your age, your current financial situa- were reported to the office (for aca- Rhoten said. International students university student discipline rules, women are learning to protect their own treasuries, which are bonds, bills and tion and your job security,” Jones said. demic dishonesty).” (which make up of five percent which are written in the handbook, value and worth. notes issued by the government and The third step in financial planning However, this number doesn’t of the student population according and follow them. The Women’s Adult Re-entry Center traded in the secondary market after is to plan ahead. “You must get yourself represent the real number of stu- to the office of Analytical Studies) sponsored a seminar Wednesday dis- issue. organized and balanced both person- cussing women and their need to take Rosalina Camacho, coordinator of ally and economically. Smart money an active role in managing their own the Women of Color Resources Center, management means balancing the two,” financial future. said college students might not be she said. Two representatives from the Laguna familiar with many of these investment Nicole Ha, a sophomore finance Niguel financial investment company, terms. She asked how students could major attended the seminar and said that Salomon-Smith-Barney, hosted the start investing if they do not know how it was very valuable information. workshop. to use stocks and bonds. “I learned a lot. It brought to light all Sharon S. Jones, financial consultant “First, you should have two bank the components of saving and earning of the company, discussed factors such accounts, a checking and savings. Then money and that we (women) should as health problems, sudden unemploy- you should save money once a month. start at a young age trying to invest for ment and divorce, which can often lead Act like it’s a bill you need to pay, then our future”, Ha said. women into a financial crisis if they lack it will become habit to out away the Kristin Hazelleaf, a senior Biology the understanding of money and invest- money into your savings. major who also attended the seminar, ing. She said it is crucial for women to Also, establishing good credit is the said it is also important for men to learn how to mange their financial future key to learning how to invest,” Jones understand and control their finances. and take control of their own assets. said. “You shouldn’t be spending more “We shouldn’t have to rely on our “Don’t let anyone do it for you,” than you’re making or it’s just going to husbands, boyfriends or fathers to worry Jones said. “Do it for yourself.” get messy.” about our money,” Hazelleaf said. “We Vice president of the company, Jones said that there are some basic need to learn to be independent, espe- Jeffrey A. Smith started the one-hour steps in financial planning. cially if we’re expected to be treated as session with examples of different types First, find out what your net worth is. equals in society.” of investments. He discussed such top- The best way to do this is to collect your

MAYU OGURA/Daily Titan Muslim students began their two-day commemoration of Ramadan with a prayer. to the United Nations, 5,000 Iraqi black clothes called hijab, said she LECTURE children die every month due to the covers her whole body except her n from page 1 U.N sanctions. eyes because it protects her by not Irfan Parekh, a Muslim student, showing her body to strangers out- vidual doesn’t represent the whole said about the lecture, “It’s a good side of her house. religion.” opening for people to look on their Asari said, “People are more Referring to the U.S. attacking own, not always listen to the media open-minded. They come up to me Iraq, Khalife said, “We are against and try to find out themselves what and ask me questions instead of it. We know that Saddam Hussein is going on.” whatever they want to assume.” is a bad leader, but most people that Azizah Asari, a Muslim student, The organization will continue suffer from the war are going to be said, “It was very educational for to make efforts to educate the cam- innocent civilians.” average people who don’t know pus community about their religion, He said since 1991, according much about the Islam.” Khalife said. Birth Choice Asari, who covers her body with 3x10.5

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November 7, 2002 George Clinton and Parliament-Funkadelic WE GOT THE BEAT Could’ve Gone All Night

Grub By Eugene Park their mind blown. Funk is the Daily Titan Staff Writer foundation of hip-hop, and It’s time to celebrate at Clinton is certainly one of the the Cheesecake Factory for There was some confusion as to which of cornerstones. At least Dr. Dre the return of the Pumpkin the dread-locked costumed funk freaks in the has a job now, thanks to his Cheesecake. Since it’s sea- band was George Clinton when the Parliament/ early incessant sampling of sonal, eat all you can handle Funkadelic played at the Anaheim House of P-Funk hits. because it will be a year until Blues. Each song of the non-stop you can grab a piece of the The diaper-sporting “Starchild” Gary Shider four-hour set segues right into most devouringly delicious strutted on stage and immediately led the band. the other, with barely time to dessert known to humans. His charisma, no doubt because he wore only a breathe. But every song was Besides the pumpkin cheese- diaper, and his place on center stage led many to tight, every rhythm was its cake, the avocado egg rolls say “Look, P-Funk is a baby tonight!” own rhythm, and yet one with and the chicken Madeira are Then there was Robert “P-Nut” Johnson, who the music. Save for the body- equally enticing. Order a moji- certainly looked to be around Clinton’s age. But guards and the pot-smoking to, a Cuban beverage, to com- he never took center stage, and seemed more trick-or-treaters (who were pliment the meal perfectly. interested in carousing with the women at the promptly thrown out), every- bar. one couldn’t help but dance. The Mexican Village in Los Without Clinton, the band and audience looked “Flashlight” had Carlos “Sir Angeles was founded in 1965 like a leaderless motley crew of costume-clad Nose” McMurray dancing up and has been offering delec- iconoclasts, not that the band wasn’t holding up a storm, slithering and threat- table entrees as well as danc- well on its own. Shider and other lead guitarist ening to grind every single ing and cultural art ever since. Dewayne “Blackbyrd” McKnight led the some- female in the house. A platter to invest in between times menacing, mostly joyful jams that got the It was order out of chaos, friends is the Mexican Village crowd screaming, “We want the funk! Give up and it seemed evident that Botona that is big chunks of the funk!” there was no real set list. carne asada, carnarones al Then after a little more than a half-hour, a man Some of the bass lines to mojo de ajo, quesadilla, taqui- dressed in a pink overcoat and rainbow dreads classic songs like “Bop Gun” tos, sticks of jack and cheddar made his way on stage, and it became very evi- are different from the origi- cheese and guacomole. The dent to the crowd who the real P-Funk was. An nal recordings, but that’s restaurant also has a wide vari- extended jam of “Cosmic Slop” thunderously because the bass player felt ety of tequilas from Patron to announced the arrival of George Clinton, as he like doing his own thing. In Herradura Anejo. hobbled his way to the front of the stage like any other band, when a band Photo courtesy of www.efestivals.co.uk Moses coming down from Mt. Sinai. The urgen- member does their own thing solo was crystal clear, and pitch perfect. beat going, and Clinton egged the audience on, cy of the chugging guitar riff and drums ensured the entire song folds in on itself. But this is Pubs that people knew who was the leader of these With its infectious “bow-wow-wow yippee making sure that nobody would have their voices Parliament/Funkadelic, and they are truly out of yo yippee yay” chorus, “Atomic Dog” had about by night’s end. “We want the funk! Give up that renegades of funk. And in his hands were the 10 this world. They retain a sixth sense of knowing Commandments of Funk, which included, “Free 30 people, including the audience, on the stage, funk!” when song changes happen, and how to deal with The Crooners Lounge at your mind and your ass will follow,” “Make my dancing, groping, and smoking. It was The drummer stopped the beat and signaled them. And for playing four hours straight, they for Clinton to get off the stage. But all cues to Azteca Mexican Restaurant funk the P-Funk” and “S***! Goddamn! Get off the night’s closer, and the House of Blues, being must be aliens. leave were non-existent to Clinton. He remained in historical downtown Garden your ass and jam!” the corporate venue that it is, threatened to close Grove is open until 2 a.m. When a 15-minute rendition of “Maggot steadfast on center stage, while the four-hour The concert took place on the one day of the down if the band didn’t get off the stage. Clinton, marathon excitement of the audience would’ve seven days a week. Elvis fans Brain” came on, bathroom breaks and smoke year the band’s dress code is considered normal, soaked in sweat, screamed the entire concert and kept them going until dawn. The microphone beware–the bar has over 1,000 breaks were in order. The music sounded much and that was Halloween. The crowd was also clearer on the smoking balcony speakers than he wasn’t going to stop. Neither was the audi- turned off, and the curtains started to close in on pieces of memorabilia span- dressed accordingly, mixed with uppity Anaheim Clinton. But until the last crack of the curtains ning the King’s lifetime. The inside. It’s a sad thing when the greatest live band ence. socialites, hardcore funk fans and white boys of all time doesn’t have equipment that can live The house lights switched on, and band mem- closed, Clinton chanted and chanted, enforcing first Saturday of every month dancing to that funky music. For some, they had with extreme prejudice the Golden Rule of Funk, the bar has Elvis karaoke night up to their excellence, and the sound at the House bers started to shuffle off the stage. Guitars heard it all before, but that didn’t make them of Blues Anaheim was inadequate. The vocals were unplugged, horns put back in their cases which takes precedence over all the command- and Elvis bingo is coming jaded. Those who sported virgin ears to the glory ments. soon on Tuesdays. could hardly be heard and the guitar tones were and female singers looked eager to give their of a P-Funk concert were rocked, socked and had too muddled. At least the electrifying mandolin songbird voices a rest. Yet the drummer kept a And the Golden Rule is: Ain’t no party like Off Campus located on the outskirts of Cal State Fullerton is a cozy place that offers Twists and Turns Reveal “The Truth About Charlie” sanctuary between classes and sometimes even after. The bar has plenty of television sets By Thu Do to be Charles Lambert’s mother, who wanted to kill anybody The cast was great. Tim Robbins (Shawshank Redemption, to catch any shot of any sport Daily Titan Staff Writer involved with her son’s death. Charles Aznavour, acclaimed Jacob’s Ladder) was witty as ever. The story line and the direct- at all times. The fancy mem- French singer, appears as himself in random scenes singing his ing by Jonathan Demme (Beloved, The Silence of the Lambs) orabilia that cover the walls The bad guys are the good guys, the good guys are the bad guys, beautiful love songs. was unusually refreshing. The film was slightly reminiscent of the often serve as a distraction for but then the bad guys are the bad guys, and the good guys are the Many identities were revealed during this wild goose chase. The French movie “Amelie.” pool table participants and dart good guys and there was a crazy old woman. camera does not stop moving which gives the feel that the viewer throwers alike so be wary of Let’s just say that there were a lot of twist and turns and you is actually witnessing the story as it progresses. where you decide to pull up a don’t know where to begin in “The Truth About Charlie.” chair. Tuesdays eat tacos and Regina Lambert, played by Thandie Newton (“Beloved,” sing at the Karoake bar untill “Mission: Impossible 2”), is married to a man that she thought closing. she knew for three months. One day she comes home from her Clubs vacation and finds that he was killed. Then she discovers that her husband Charles Lambert had many different identities and that he The creators of Cherry and had six million dollars that was stolen. There was also a bag that Velvet have joined to form contained all of Charles’ belongings: an agenda book, a camera, a Sucker at Ultra Suede in wallet and a letter to Regina. West Hollywood this Saturday. DJ Bruce Perdew and Mike Then there’s the mysterious stranger by the name of Joshua Messex will spin a little bit of Peters played by Mark Wahlberg (Rock Star, Planet of the Apes) Rock & Roll, ’80s and a whole who finds out about Charles’ death through the media, so he lot of funk. claims. Peters comes just in time to be Regina’s knight in shining armor. He was there to protect, to help and to love her. But is he really? Events Then there is the trio of bad guys that used to work with Charles. All they want is what they feel they deserve – the money. Despite The Vandals, Tsunami quarrels surrounding the search for the money, the group befriends Bomb and Audio Karate and tango dances with each other. will perform at the Palace this Another mysterious man comes along, Lewis Bartholomew, Friday and Saturday. played by Tim Robbins. He claims to be working for the U.S. Government. Bartholomew tells Regina to solve the mystery, get Adore, Contra and Dirty the money and bring it back to the United States where it belongs. Laundry will be at Hard But the question of whether he want the money too arises. Rock Café in Newport Beach Then there’s the French Commandant Dominique played by this Friday. Christine Boissons (Cop Story, The Vagina Monologues). She’s helping Regina with the case, but somehow she knows a little bit Electric Frankenstein, more than others. CoDependents, El Nada and PHOTO COURTESY OF UNIVERSAL And who can forget about the crazy old woman who claims The Dragons will perform at Lambert finds herself intrigued by the charming Joshua Peters but trust is another issue. the Tiki Bar in Costa Mesa this Saturday.

562 Winter Music Festival featuring Copouts, Its Casual, DYF, P.F.R., Normandie PARADIGM CONVEYS LYRICS ABOUT LIFE Blue, Deadmocrasy and other By Odeen Domingo about real life, not about the ex-boyfriend full and rooted deeply / Summer burned special guests will be at Ibiza Daily Titan Staff Writer or the party tonight unlike the songs cur- through fields of passion, left behind our this Sunday at 4 p.m. rently being spun on the radio. blackened ashes/ Last night August winds One thing is certain – Paradigm is Friendship, hope, faith, daydreams and unseen came, blew it all away.” Imbisouls will be at The ready for primetime. dependence are some of the themes. Curtis’ voice doesn’t have that Mariah Whisky in Los Angeles this Paradigm covers the 1987 hit, “Hazy Carey pop-music sound, but its perfect in Sunday. That is evident in the melodic lyri- cal patterns and musical rhythms in Shade of Winter,” which was written today’s alternative rock genre of female by Paul Simon and performed by The lead singers. She is able to project her Johnny Cash: A 70th Paradigm’s recently released first , Bangles. voice to captivate an audience either in a Birthday Tribute will be on “Standing In Line.” Although Steve Stratton, who co-wrote Curtis and Stratton have an interesting low or high pitch. exhibit at the Richard Nixon writing style. The song makes audiences Library through Dec. 31. the songs with Shannon Curtis, confesses But putting out an independent album that none of the band members are mel- feel what it conveys, be it sadness, envy, surely has its negatives. The sound quality ancholy types, the mood of the album is desire or optimism. The lyrics are mature and thoughtful. of the CD does not do justice to Curtis’ exactly that. The band was born to play For example, in “Not the Only One,” voice and the band, which has proved its ballads. “In the corner where the child still brilliance in live performances. The tones of the songs are slow and cries/ Our quiet tears, our lullabies/ Don’t Signing with a credible label will defi- smooth, but Curtis’ voice and the gutiar have to be alone this time/ I’ll take your nitely help. The album title implies that riffs mix in high pitches that make the hand if you put yours in mine.” the band is waiting for their turn to shine songs extremely catchy. Listeners won’t Metaphors are prominent in the tracks. in the mainstream. But it’s just a matter of be able to fight the urge to bob their heads In “Last Night,” time. Paradigm won’t be standing in line or tap their feet or both. “Winter’s buried dreams were wakened, any longer. The deep, emotional experiences of life by your lips the kiss was taken / Spring are the theme of the album. my heart was yours completely, blooming Photo courtesy of Paradigm publicity. Curtis said she wanted the songs to talk 6 Thursday, November 7, 2002 DETOUR

SUNSET ROOM RETURNS TO STOMPING n Music Awards, is inspired by a diverse PROFILE: Local combination of musicians includ- band with CSUF ties ing Portishead, Sarah Vaughn, Led Zeppelin, Janis Joplin, Pink Floyd, PJ promotes self-pro- Harvey, Lamb and Morcheeba. The eight-track album combines hyp- duced debut record, notic beats, simple lyrics and Moore’s “Almost an Angel” velvety voice. “It’s different than the hard core By Christina Guerrero rock that goes on here (in the Pub),” sophomore Brenda Bryan said about Daily Titan Asst. News Editor the band. This band is very mellow and the When the Sunset Room, a Brea- words are very personal expressing based band, performed in the Pub last thoughts that you can feel, she said. month, they were received by a packed crowd. Cal State Fullerton students Although Flores wrote the majority didn’t seem to mind standing due to a of the lyrics, he refuses to take all the lack of seats as they bopped their heads recognition. up and down to the jazzy blues beats “I must share songwriting credit with and the rich vocals that spread through Catie, whom I consider my songwriting the air. partner,” he said. “Any time I write for “It’s like a jazzy funk; it’s original,” the Sunset Room I try to write from said April Medina, a junior majoring in Catie’s perspective. We know each art. “Out of all the bands I’ve seen here other so well, that it now comes pretty I really like this one.” easy. She is such a demonstrative Coordinators from Associated vocalist, that I can actually see what Students, Inc., junior Lisa Hart and her performance will be like while I’m sophomore John Wright were respon- writing a lyric line.” sible for the bands appearance on cam- As a recovering alcoholic and drug pus. addict that has been sober for two years “I booked this band,” Hart said. “I Moore admits that the “lyrics on this saw them play at the Continental in album come from a very dark place.” Fullerton.” “James saw me go through a difficult After approaching the band about time of my life and wrote his lyrics performing on campus, Hart discovered perfectly around my feelings,” Moore two of its members were CSUF alumni. said. They were very enthusiastic about per- Photo Courtesy of Sunset Room publicity. Flores and Moore’s relationship has forming at CSUF, Hart said. affected some of their musical experi- Like Hart, singer Catherine “Catie” ences, but for now they are “concentrat- Moore transferred from Arizona State tion, (which is) extremely helpful when I’m Air Force, Rumbaugh said. album “Almost an Angel.” The album, which ing on promoting the album and writing University to CSUF to earn a degree in com- doing the business side of the band.” “Do you watch ‘Friends’? Tim is like was released December 2001, took a year and a new songs,” Moore said. munications. Drummer and keyboard player James Flores, Chandler,” Moore said. “I’ve known him for half to record in the band’s own studio, Erica’s “No Doubt got through it and so can Sunset six years and I still can’t figure out what he Room,” she said. “I do admit that we make a “I didn’t major in music, but my commu- who graduated in 1990, majored in communi- Playroom. nications emphasis is entertainment studies,” does.” great musical team. We think the same when cations with an emphasis in public relations The latest member Nick Wisnienwski, who The music is a mix of electronic and acous- it comes to setting moods, and that’s what Moore said. “I was the first graduating class and minored in music. plays guitar, is a physicist who teaches at tic instruments that create a future-retro sound with that emphasis. I think there were four of Sunset room is all about. Sound, soul, beat Additional band member Tim Rumbaugh UCLA, Moore said. tied together with jazz-driven vocals, according and mood.” us. Entertainment studies taught me every- is responsible for bass and programming. He The band, which formed in the late 90s, is to their press release. thing I didn’t know about the music industry., also writes and negotiates contracts for an currently promoting its self-produced debut The band, which was a 2002 nominee for corporate, behind the scenes kind of informa- Aerospace company that supplies parts for the Best Jazz Group in the First Orange County Exposes Their Unique Beats nCD REVIEW: mainstream led by their first single, Jurassic 5 has earned a large follow- group and makes everything flow “What’s Golden.” “What’s Golden” ing and built themselves to become so well. With “” “Power in Numbers,” has already hit the airwaves getting a recognized name to fans of the Jurassic 5’s old-school sound will regular airplay on radio and televi- underground. Their debut EP and once again “take you back to the Jurassic 5’s latest sion. However, this is definitely not follow-up, “Quality Control,” has concrete streets” with their “original the average one-good-track album. allowed J5 to move up in the hip- beats and real live emcees.” endeavor is sure to Like their two previous , hop industry. “Power in Numbers” Jurassic 5 has preserved their old- entice listeners “Power in Numbers” contains a contains the upbeat rhythms and school sound and dropped another smooth funky flow to listen to from masterful lyrical content that will album that will give the under- By Jenny Caringal start to finish. help J5 to climb to the next rung. ground fans what they want. With Daily Titan Staff Writer , Mark 7even, Zaakir, Jurassic 5 seems to have a ten- continued exposure within in the Akil, along with DJs, dency of using instrumental sounds mainstream, “Power in Numbers” After finishing recording in the and Nu-Mark, are anything but new that are unordinary in hip-hop beats. has the potential to take Jurassic 5 studio, Jurassic 5 is once again to the hip-hop industry. “Power in This is evident in “If You Only to heights they have not yet expe- ready to “turn the party out…with- Numbers” may be the boost they Knew” and “Remember His Name” rienced. out a doubt!” It’s nice to finally are looking for to gain recognition where flute-laced beats are featured The underground following is have a quality album released with for the talent that they have been that add a bit of funk to groove to. sure to pick up on this album and music that will stay in the stereo for displaying since 1993. “What’s Golden” and “Thin Line,” for those who are new to Jurassic more than a week. It’s been over What started off as two sepa- a track featuring , 5’s sound, they will also be able to two years since Jurassic 5’s second rate crews, Rebels of Rhythm and contains beats focused on the bass enjoy and experience what J5 has album, “Quality Control.” Unity Committee, became Jurassic so you can obtain that chill, nod- to offer. Jurassic 5 has definitely Maintaining their “old-school” 5 after a collaboration that united your-head feel. The entire album proven that with their four emcees style, Jurassic 5 has produced yet the two groups. J5 debuted in exposes J5’s unique abilities and and two DJs that there is “Power in another flavorful album entitled 1995 with their first single, “Unified sound. The golden sound of “Power Numbers.” “Power in Numbers.” This album Rebelution.” in Numbers” is astounding. will definitely be another hit with Touring and performing amongst As a whole, J5 seems to have that the underground and will proba- some of hip-hop’s greatest, as right combination of emcees whose Cover art courtesy of . bly be J5’s breakthrough into the Cultural Hub Promotes Regional Gastronomywell as headlining their Camaraderieown tours, unique voices compliment the entire

By Margie Rivera 17 ethnic groups who speak about 200 indigenous dialects Ramírez, a long-time California resident, was extended family. Daily Titan Staff Writer throughout the state. aware of the growing Oaxacan popula- His aunts are the chefs. His nieces are According to the Organization of the Indigenous People tion in Orange County and decided the waitresses and servers. As soon as you walk through El Fortin’s door, the sen- of Oaxaca, more than half a million Oaxacans have relo- to help out his community. “I have a bi-monthly meet- sory overload strikes you. Folk music and the enticing cated to California over the years to improve their economic “I had a definite idea ing with them to discuss aroma of Oaxacan food captivate your senses and make you status. about the food I wanted how we’re doing,” wonder if you are in Orange County. “I’m here because of the sliding economy in Mexico,” to cater,” he said. “It Ramírez said. “It’s A parade of compatriots stops at this restaurant at differ- said Teo Vasquez, 35, who left his native Oaxaca six years was the sort of deli- more like fellow- ent hours of the day to dine, socialize and reminisce about ago and has been dropping by El Fortin ever since its doors cacies we loved to ship than a busi- the good old memories of the beloved homeland embedded opened on Commonwealth Avenue in 1999. eat back home.” ness talk because in their hearts and minds. “I love this restaurant because I can identify with my H o w e v e r we always end Many are from different villages and speak various roots,” Vasquez said. “The flavorful dishes and the interac- El Fortin also up chatting dialects, but when they mingle here, the language becomes tion with my own people make me feel part of a family and serves as a about Oaxaca universal. The sentiment of “estar en casa,” or being home, not like an immigrant.” friendly local over coffee.” reigns, forcing nostalgia to flee. Since day one, the authentic culinary arts and hospitable m e e t i n g Under the Oaxaca (pronounced wah-HAH-kah) is located in the atmosphere have evoked the origins of the owner Mario place to hang same roof, southern part of Mexico. Its population is comprised of Ramírez of San Felipe, Etla, Oaxaca. out and meet he has also other compa- managed to triots. provide extra It has a services to simple, casual his clientele interior deco- by transport- rated with five ing money and posters of popular packages between tourist attractions natives here and there on walls that resound and by selling ethnic folk with noise and laughter, music cassettes and video- and small tables draped with tapes of traditional festivals and vibrant colored-square blankets movies. remind some of the patrons of their Arcadio Santiago, 19, is satisfied with heritage. MARGIE RIVERA/Daily Titan the courier services because he sends “About 70 percent of regulars are from Oaxaca,” Ramírez said. “ from money to his family on a regular basis. other states, people from Latin America A classic Oaxacan platter. “Every time Mario returns from Oaxaca, and Caucasians make up the rest.” he fills me up with the latest gossip and The word has spread about the uniqueness of the locale news from my town,” Santiago said. “I and the weekends get inarguably packed and busy. feel more comfortable here than in any other restaurant Hostess Leticia Ramírez, who has been working for her because it resembles home, indeed.” uncle Mario for the past three years, said that large groups Because Oaxacans have thrived to keep the rich, ancient of people come either to celebrate birthdays, anniversaries cultures in their everyday lives for generations, Mexico still and family reunions or to just unwind and kick back. has one of the largest, preserved indigenous cultures in the “The food is authentic because we fly in all the ingre- Mesoamerican world. dients from home, the prices are affordable and the atmo- “El Fortin is a dream come true,” said Vasquez, while sphere is familiar,” she said. “What else can our people savoring an appetizing mole dish. “It’s like having a little ask for?” piece of Oaxaca right here in Fullerton.” MARGIE RIVERA/Daily Titan Ramírez’ main goal to serve and help out his fellow vil- Fullerton’s El Fortin caters exclusive native delicacies. lagers has been achieved with the assistance of his devoted Daily Titan Thrusday, November 7, 2002 Fencing Nearly Sweeps CSUF Shoots and Scores Tournament at Cal Tech

nTITANS: Men’s foil for years.” nHOCKEY: New club Alojado, who was a wrestler in team wins every bout high school for seven years, said she attempts to eventually needed to improve her skills. be recognized as an and women lose only “I need to improve on my close encounter attacks,” said Alojado, a NCAA team by playing three in Saturday meet sophomore and kinesiology major. By Eugene Park “I can only get my targets from far the sport that they love Daily Titan Staff Writer away. As a wrestler, it’s really hard By Christina Guerrero not to have any physical contact with Daily Titan Asst. News Editor Cal State Fullerton fencers made my opponent, so I’m trying to control another impressive showing at the that.” It is a rare occasion to see pachy- Intercollegiate Fencing Conference Hinojos was impressed by derms playing on the ice. It’s even of Southern California, with many Alojado’s first meet. odder to think that they could do first-time tournament competitors “She was nicely aggressive and so with skill. yielding good results. strong,” Hinojos said. “She really However, the new Titan Ice Held at the California Institute went in there, and it was a really Hockey Club started their year off of Technology, various Southern good showing.” effectively after winning their first California universities competed. Ash, a saber fencer, also competed game against UC Irvine, 5-1, last University of California Irvine, for the first time in a team meet. He month. UCLA, University of Southern said his teammates are really sup- “[It’s] surprising how well we California and UC Santa Barbara portive of him. did,” said senior finance major were all in attendance, along with “I was pretty proud of myself. I Jason Cosico, who plays leftwing. CSUF. could’ve done better,” said Ash, a “I didn’t think we were gonna do Men’s and women’s foil fenced sophomore and kinesiology major. as good as we did. We skated a near flawless record, with the “I’m just starting to learn to read pretty well with a few penalties women losing three bouts against other fencers, how they’re going to here and there.” USC. Men’s epee lost against USC react.” Although penalties are not a with five losses, but the overall team Ash, a right-handed fencer, has major problem for this year’s team, was victorious with 20 wins and difficulties with left-handed competi- the Titan Hockey Club has had a seven losses. UCI and UCLA both tors. He also said he needs to work on history of rough play, which left fell under the blade with 22 wins and his distancing and footwork. them with a bad reputation that 5 losses, while UCSB lost with only Melissa Levengood, an epee they are trying to erase. three wins, and the women sweeping fencer, had 12 wins and no losses. LAURA L. GAGHAN/Daily Titan “We’re more disciplined than the them with zero losses. She said foil team captains Christy team from two years ago,” Cosico CSUF played their first hockey game as a club at Anaheim Glacial Gardens Ice Arena on October 14. Individually, six of the seven men Stewart and Roland Breden are good said. “We get into little chippy defensive linemen, McLain said. The long-term goal for the Titan Yorba Linda as their home rink, but competing pulled through with 12 teachers. stuff, but we don’t get down and The Titan Hockey Club meets Hockey Club is to become a NCAA they travel to away games located wins and no losses, while first time “This win looks really good for the dirty like we used to. We kinda got three to four times a week for games sanctioned team, but McLain said in Culver City, Lakewood, Anaheim team competitor Levi Ash fenced team,” Levengood said. in a few fights and the other teams and practices, which consist of con- short-term goals include providing and Northern Arizona University. impressively with eight wins and Head coach Heizaburo Okawa is thought we were pretty dirty, but ditioning on and off the ice, but their strong competition, having a good According to McLain, when the only four losses. The women’s team proud of the team, but the real worri- we just didn’t back down.” success also comes from game-time time and building a fan base. team’s games start picking up, they also had four fencers with 12 wins some tournaments are yet to come. Senior business management experience and not just practice. Junior business major Bill plan on charging $2 to $4 with stu- and no losses. “I’m not too concerned about the major and Titan Hockey Club “All of us more or less played club Wackerman, who plays defense, said, dent identification for admission to “They made such a strong show- last meet,” Okawa said. “We have to President Chad McLain also dif- hockey and have only been ‘aged out’ “We want fan support because there’s future games. ing,” said assistant coach Michael watch out for UC San Diego, they’re ferentiates this years team with the no more than two or three years,” a lot of costs involved. It’s a fun “There’s a lot of good talent in Hinojos. “All of foil was strong. very good.” team from two years ago. Cosico said, referring to the age exciting sport [and] we want a lot of Southern California and we feel we We’re good, but it’s still surprising Hinojos said now is the time to “We have no ties with the team restrictions on club hockey teams. people to come check it out [so] we can be competitive with some other to perform so well.” start looking out for schools com- as of two years ago, which is good The 18-member team is made up can raise funds. Some schools have schools out there,” Wackerman said. The Caltech tournament was peting for national championships, because this team actually has skill of faculty and students, who must scholarships and recruit talent and we With the popularity of ice hockey Heather Alojado’s first team com- but otherwise the team is confident and the ability to be a team worth carry nine units and hold a 2.0 GPA, want [to do] that.” growing in Orange County, local com- petition. She said it felt wonderful to that they will continue their winning recognizing at Cal State Fullerton,” McLain said. They were recently The club’s previous sponsors were petition might not be so far away. perform so well, and proved it with streak. McLain said. recognized as an official sports club National Pool Tile and Home Owner “Within the last 7 to10 years we’ve 10 wins and two losses. This weekend, the team will be Saturday they lost their second by the Sports Club Interclub Council, Construction, but the rest of the fund- seen about eight new rinks,” McLain “I couldn’t believe how well I flying out to Greeneville, South game, 9-12, against West Los which will allow them to receive ing came from the players’ own pock- said. “Since the Ducks came to town did,” said Alojado, who fences foil. Carolina to compete in the North Angeles City College due to the funds from the Associated Students, ets, McLain said. it’s gotten really big.” “The last two matches, the ones I American Cup Junior division. The absence of one of their two top Inc. finance board. The club claims the Ice Palace in lost, [the fencers] were really skilled. team will then face UC San Diego You can tell they’ve been doing it and Caltech on Nov. 16.

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