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DAILY TITAN Effect September 9, 2004

Smile! You’re being watched... ‘Paparazzi’ hits theaters

*Dave MatthewsFILM: Band*Projekt Revolution* *Gram Rabbit*Halifax* *Vanity‘Paparazzi” Fair*Flashback Favorites* and ‘Vanity Fair” What’S Inside Contents 3) MUSIC AND HOLLYWOOD - ASI Productions Interview with Gram Rabbit and Presents: Jill Jackson’s Hollywood Halifax 4) FILM - Paparazzi and Halifax will bring their special brand of rock and roll to the TSU Pub on Thursday at noon. Vanity Fair Hailing from Thousand Oaks, the band began in 2002 when they released their demo “Start Back at Start.” 5) CONCERTS: Dave Matthews After their fi rst tour, three members of the band went their separate ways. Lead vocalist Mike Hunau and guitarist Chris Brant went on a search for the perfect Band and Projekt Revolution lineup. The current incarnation of Halifax was solidifi ed in 2002 when drummer Tommy Guindon, guitarist Adam Trabish and bassist Kevin Donlon joined the band. 6) FLASHBACK FAVORITES: On their album “A Writer’s Reference,” Brant and Trabish complement each other Homer’s Iliad and Guns N’ Roses perfectly with booming and striking riffs. Guindon’s precision drumming gives Donlon’s bass a solid backbone to evolve upon. Vocally, Hunau sounds typical of the genre, holding his own against singers like 7) PITSTOPITSTOP - Comics, ttriviarivia and The Used’s Bert McCracken or Dan Marsala from Story of the Year. more Although they are comparable to many TRL punk bands, they try hard not to limit themselves to a particular style of music. “We’re not pop punk, we’re not screemo,” said Trabish. “We’re good old rock and 8) TELEVISION - Fall TV preview roll with good vocals and loud guitars.” Based on their formula of heavy songs mixed with thoughtful lyrics and catchy On the cover: Daniel Baldwin and a posse of cameramen vie for the at- music, Halifax will be a name heavily thrown around the music scene in the tention of rising star Cole Hauser in the new thriller “Paparazzi.” Read upcoming year. the full review on Page 4. (Courtesy of Twentieth Century Fox.) Halifax will re-release “A Writer’s Reference” Nov. 9 on Drive Thru Records. -Information compiled by Niyaz Pirani, Daily Titan Staff

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2 FULL EFFECT Daily Titan September 9, 2004 Music and hollywood Gram Rabbit jam in L.A. Jill Jackson’s By LAUREN MOONEY For the Daily Titan Hollywood By JILL JACKSON and the way she has handled her King Features Syndicate Jesika Von Rabbit asks from private life. And yes, I do believe the stage in her Blondie-like rap she had some face-lifting and doesn’t exactly look the same, but style, “Do you wanna play? Do HOLLYWOOD ... Imagine be- wasn’t she great in “The Princess you wanna stay?” And I am will- ing just 18 years old and already Diaries”? ... And I’m fed up to my ing to bet your answer would be selling a manse worth $8 million. kazoo with pics and inane items “Yes!” if you were here. Frankie Muniz doesn’t have to imagine it -- he’s doing it. And about Paris Hilton. Enuf already! Von Rabbit serves as ringleader No word as yet as to when pro- for the four-member circus that when he sells that one, the star of “Malcolm in the Middle” has his duction starts on Dan Brown’s is Gram Rabbit. Todd Rutherford “The DaVinci Code,” which, in- is singer-guitarist, Tracy Lyons- sights set on a $4 million pad, a wee bit smaller than the one he cidentally, was on the L.A. Times Tarr is second guitarist and Travis best-seller list for more than 80 Cline is the sample master. owns now. The smaller digs has only four bedrooms and four baths, weeks! Knocked off recently by Heralding from Joshua Tree, the larger, fi ve bedrooms and fi ve Sue Grafton’s “R Is for Rico- the aptly titled debut album “Mu- baths. Scaling down, eh whut? chet.” Meanwhile ... sic to Start a Cult To” has some- JOE HUI/For the Daily Titan thing for everyone, from your in- Local rockers Gram Rabbit want you to join their cowboy-and-alien- HOLLYWOOD IS READ- ner cowboy to your outer desire to worshipping cult. ING: “The Winds of Change” by dance. Martha Grimes (Viking). More They sat down with me out- ‘60s and everything that happened piece on us. Our crowds have Richard Jury and Melrose Plant side their van behind the Echo in then. And just anything that’s dif- been getting a lot bigger, which and all her other fun characters Los Angeles and answered some ferent—not one specifi c thing. is cool. in a well-plotted mystery about questions. We’re not trying to be one spe- Our record release party in the a missing 4-year-old girl. ... “On cifi c genre, just kind of infl uenced desert, that show was really awe- Thin Ice” by Cherry Adair (Bal- LM: How long have you guys by anything that excites us. some. It’s a building process but lantine). A romp through Alaska to been together? TR: Everything really changed the residency has really helped in keep you cool on a hot summer’s JVR: Todd and I met four years when we moved to the desert. It getting our name out there. I’m day or night. ago and that’s when the little start just kind of opened us up to ev- actually feeling a little sad. This is *** began. erything. our last night at the Echo, our fi fth BITS ‘N’ PIECES: Have you LM: What are your major in- JVR: Todd wrote the song week in a row. I’m feeling kind of King Features Syndicate noticed? Ashton has cut his hair fl uences, musical or otherwise? “Cowboys and Aliens” and that nostalgic. We’ve got to move on Frankie Muniz short, short. Demi likes it that TLT: How much paper do you was kind of the theme song of the I guess. way. Tom Cruise starring; Steven Jack Nicholson went on record have? (We all laugh) band. That was kind of the desert LM: What do you want your Spielberg directing. Quite a par- saying “Marlon Brando was the JVR: For me it’s everything I to us, the alien aspect and the old audience to come away with? lay, wouldn’t you say? It will be consummate actor.” The two ec- have ever listened to my whole west that kind of tipped everything JVR: I want them to feel some- a pic for Paramount, “War of the centrics were neighbors in their life just growing up—taking pi- off, being out there, the mystical, thing that maybe they haven’t felt Worlds,” a modern-day adaptation mountaintop homes, and interest- spiritual and cosmic stuff. for a long time, like feeling some ano lessons—I think I have been of the H.G. Wells classic about a ingly got along very well. infl uenced by classical stuff as far LM: What kind of feedback kind of emotional niche and mak- Martian invasion of the Earth. No Mary-Kate Olsen spotted at a as my keyboard parts. have you been getting from fans? ing them think or giving them a start date as yet, no casting, but restaurant with her boyfriend. And Growing up when MTV fi rst TR: The residency here at the new sensation that they haven’t stay tuned. ... As for Tom C.’s pri- she was EATING! So, all must be came out and watching all the Echo has been really cool because gone out and seen or felt for a vate life, I don’t know any more well. new bands in the ’80s and in high we’ve gotten a lot of publicity. long time; just something really about that, either. However, I do Please! Madonna now wishes school going to see punk rock We got a huge feature in The L.A. exciting and new, like they just know that Nicole recently rented a to be referred to as Esther/Ma- bands and fi nding out about the Times and the Weekly did a little found this little secret. Pacifi c Palisades manse, and that donna. TLT: The idea that each indi- Tom is welcome to see the kids at Anna Kournikova and En- vidual can walk away with some- any time. rique Iglesias are carrying their thing that is their specifi c experi- Ewan McGregor’s next seems smooching a bit too far, and they ence, and that it still will translate exciting. Titled “The Island,” are doing it in places where it is into a larger form of communica- it’s about a harvested being who defi nitely NOT appreciated. tion. Each individual part is as im- makes a bid to escape the facil- Aside to Joe R. of Fort Myers, portant as the whole. ity where he is being kept. In Fla. As far as I know, Charlize real life, McGregor is married to Theron likes it the way it is with As I was leaving I stopped to Eve Mavrakis, and they have two her live-in love, Stuart Townsend. say goodbye to my new friends. daughters, Clare Mathilde and Es- As to future marriage plans, we’ll Lyons-Tarr wanted to know how I ther Rose. McGregor was born in just have to wait and see. enjoyed the show. Crieff, Scotland, and left home at I didn’t know till now that Jack I let him know that he seems to 16 to work backstage at Scotland’s Nicholson has a teenage daugh- really enjoy himself onstage and Perth Theater. His breakout fi lm ter named Lorraine. Where have that gets refl ected onto the audi- was “Star Wars: Episode I” back I been?! ence. in 1999. And was that Michael Caine Aside to Rosabelle J. of Princ- He seemed really enthusiastic browsing the men’s swimsuit de- eton, N.J. I do indeed love Julie and happy and said, “This is re- partment of a swank Beverly Hills Andrews. I also love her work, store? It was. ally what LA needs now.”

Daily Titan September 9, 2004 FULL EFFECT 3 f i l m Stalker-razzi film is a shabby snore By ALICIA ELIZARRARAS mediocre but violent car chase af- Daily Titan Staff ter Bo and his family. The enraged star vows revenge. With all the fl ashing cameras “Paparazzi” may be marketed and the need for a scoop, Cole as a serious look at what celebri- Hauser in the movie “Paparazzi” ties have to endure from photo- fi nds out that photojournalists journalists, but it is far from a se- will stop at nothing to get their rious movie. shot, even if it means ruining It is a good concept with a bad someone’s life. script, with lines such as, “Every- Hauser plays movie star Bo one wants to eat steak but no one Laramie, who has just hit it big in wants to be the butcher.” Hollywood with a series of suc- The characters were not well cessful action movies. What Bo thought out and Hauser’s char- doesn’t expect to come with his acter should have been more es- success is a team of four photog- tablished in the beginning of the raphers who stalk and harass him movie. and his family to the point where With cameos by Vince Vaughn, he takes matters into his own Mel Gibson, Chris Rock and Mat- hands. thew McConaughey, “Paparazzi” The photographers go as far as is more of a cheesy comedy than taking pictures of Bo’s son play- anything else. It cannot be taken ing soccer in the park, planting seriously because none of the cameras in his house, digging characters are believable and the through trash and causing physi- script is bad. cal harm to his family. If one thing is learned from the While driving home one night movie “Paparazzi” it is that you after a movie premiere, the team 20th Century Fox don’t have to go to a comedy to of photographers engages in a Cole Hauser, as rising star Bo Laramie, attends his fi rst Hollywood premiere. laugh a lot at a fi lm.

‘Fair’ fi zzles at box offi ce Coming soon to theaters: By ANNA LOUSTAUNAU heartbreaking war that eventu- solutely vibrant and the scenery For the Daily Titan ally transforms her from a sweet, lovely to gaze at, the plot is a innocent girl to a coldhearted struggle understand. Director Focus Features’ “Vanity Fair” gold digger. Mira Nair tried to fi t in as much is vivacious in beauty and color, Meanwhile, Amelia instantly of the novel as possible, but end- *Resident Evil: Apocalypse but leaves very little context for captures the heart of the audi- ed up creating a choppy fi lm that its viewers to understand. ence with her compelling voy- jumps rapidly from one scene to (Milla Jovovich) Based on William Makepeace age of constant torment from her another. Thackeray’s novel “Vanity Fair,” husband’s family, bitter poverty The movie’s anecdote re- the epic storyline takes place in struggles and utter tragedy, all to sembles a soap opera, spilling *Criminal [John C. Reilly, Diego London in the early 1800s where end in a long-awaited fi nale of with juicy accounts of oozing money determines one’s place in true love. lust and much intrigue among society. Reese Witherspoon stars Witherspoon brings to life the the stiff upper-class, revealing Luna, Maggie Gyllenhaal) as clever Becky Sharp, an im- character of conniving Becky that even the most uppity people poverished orphan whose only Sharp, with her witty comments want more than they can ever goal in life is to climb the social and outer beauty, revealing to purchase, especially the desire- *Cellular (Kim Basinger, Chris ladder, whatever the cost. Her the world her profound ability driven men who can’t seem to best friend Amelia (Romola Ga- to play a frosty bitch. Sharp’s keep their mouths shut. rai) stands loyally by her side. quality is impossible to ignore or The historical aspect is right Evans, William H. Macy) Using her beauty, charm and dislike until she begins exposing on target, excluding a few out- education as her main sources of her true self, her vain promises of-place paintings, illuminating income, Sharp manages to fi t in and cruel capabilities. Nair’s intelligent skill of blend- *Paper Clips (Limited release) with all the rich hoity-toity in- Amelia, however, gains the ing century-old literature with dividuals such as the Marquess audience’s sympathy away from modern Hollywood fi lming. of Steyne (Gabriel Byrne), soon Becky with her genuine warmth “Vanity Fair” is perfectly good discovering that having every- and her sad obsession to please fun for the fashion-obsessed or *Reconstruction thing you want doesn’t equal those she loves. People will lit- the historical buffs, but may not happiness. Throughout her jour- erally cheer for her when she fi - be compelling enough for mod- (Limited release) ney, she encounters enchanting nally fi nds peace. ern-day adults who crave a more love, ultimate betrayal and a While the costumes are ab- substantial story.

4 FULL EFFECT Daily Titan September 9, 2004 c o n c e r t s DMB disciples fl ock to Home Depot Center

By JACQUELINE LOVATO would have never seen. Daily Titan Staff “The screens showed the raw emotion that each band member Dave Matthews Band played felt during certain rifts in their at the Home Depot Center in songs,” said Jeff McKeever, a Carson on Aug. 28 and 29 and sociology major at CSUF. delivered amazing shows that The screens engaged everyone, epitomized the strength of their enabling them to share emotions unique style. with the band as they witnessed Anxious fans pushed and their facial expressions. shoved their way to seats, and by “From Butch’s swaying head the time the sun left the sky, the to Dave’s screaming, we could buzz in the air was electric. see the band pouring out their Jem and Ben Harper and the hearts and souls on stage,” McK- Innocent Criminals played open- eever said. ing slots and contributed to the With a chemistry in the band excitement. that constantly evokes fl awless The anticipation climaxed shows, Dave Matthews Band is when DMB took the stage. They at its best when playing live. The opened solid with “The Stone” songs lifted the Home Depot and kept the intensity high Center to another level when the throughout the weekend. richness of the music dominated The six men didn’t miss a the undulating crowd. note. Their fi ngers danced upon “When Dave sings, he puts their instruments with a live- your troubles down,” said Doug liness that transcended to the Swinney, a 26-year-old digital audience who danced in their media arts graduate from the ROOZIE TEHRANIAN/For the Daily Titan places as well. venue’s Cal State Dominguez Dave Matthews caterwauls energetically to the delight of fans at the Home Depot Center in Carson. A musical mix of structure Hills. and improvisation harmonized “Grace” defi nitely wasn’t The energy continued into the musicianship that lay before us,” of “Lie in Our Graves” that like a river of sweetness fl owing “Gone” when the band graced next night as DMB gave their Swinney said. comprised a solo by each band through the venue and connect- fans with older songs they hadn’t fans the show of a lifetime. The And captivate they did. The member. Boyd Tinsley lifted the ing everyone. played regularly until this sum- band members let their creative band played an exceptional set crowd to euphoria with his vio- For those too far to clearly see mer’s tour. sides shine and demonstrated a list that compiled a mix of new lin solo that was so breathtak- the band, three screens offered They encored Saturday with beauty that no CD player could and old songs including “Hel- ing, only the smile on his face an intimate display of cinema- “Granny” and “Two Step” and ever replicate. lo Again,” “Joy Ride,” “Ants could have been more moving. tography and visual effects. In- concluded the show so strongly “From the moment the lights Marching” and “Song that Jane Hordes of fans will make clusive angles, creative uses of that Matthews himself applaud- went down, our song and dance Likes.” their move to San Francisco light and dramatic close-ups told ed the band as they exited the man and his band kept the audi- The highlight of the Sunday Sept. 12 when DMB will play a the story in a way the naked eye stage. ence captivated with the great show was a 20-minute version free show in Golden Gate Park. Projekt Revolution ‘breaks the habit’ of typical music festivals By NIYAZ PIRANI about ticket prices, parking and me smoke, then I’m gonna get of The Cameo’s “Word Up” and award-winning anime-inspired Daily Titan Staff $10 beers. drunk.” Pink Floyd’s “The Wall.” video played simultaneously on After a short break, The Used He came out of a large dog- With the moon shining on the screen. Linkin Park delved Linkin Park and friends took the stagein all of their rock house, adorned in a white Dodg- the frenzied fans, Linkin Park right back into the heavier rock thrashed their way through De- and roll glory. Screamo hero Bert ers jersey with a cup of gin and emerged. Roaming around their when The Used’s McCracken vore, Calif., on the 2004 Projekt McCracken, with his sinister juice in hand, taunting the cops machinery and graffi ti-covered joined the band on stage for Revolution tour Sept. 4. smile and dancing out of a J.Lo by encouraging the crowd to light stage, sounding better live than “Faint.” The scorching temperatures video, led his band through a driv- up. Puffs of smoke clouded the on disc, singer Chester Benning- Taking a note from Korn, and dusty atmosphere didn’t stop ing set that was at its best during air as people danced to “Beauti- ton and rapper Mike Shinoda Linkin Park had a cover also: fans from arriving at the Hyun- “Blue and Yellow” the new single ful” and “What’s My Name.” complemented each other per- Nine Inch Nails’ “Wish.” They dai Pavilion early enough to “Take It Away.” Korn took the stage as darkness fectly on the opener “Lying from closed out the show with fan fa- watch Less Than Jake perform. At sunset Snoop Dogg’s live fell and Jonathan Davis pushed You” and “Papercut.” vorite “One Step Closer,” playing LTJ’s catchy mix of punk and band, The Snoopadelics, and his the fans towards total chaos as Guitarist Brad Delson, bassist the last song with as much energy ska combined with a high-en- entourage crowded the stage – but people lit giant fi res on the lawn Phoenix, DJ Mr. Hahn and drum- as they had played the opener. ergy performance kept the crowd no Snoop Dogg. and danced around during “Right mer Rob Bourdon played their With such a massive amount on its feet. Over the speakers, Snoop could Now.” instruments with precision. of talent collaborating together to LTJ’s lead singer, who only be heard arguing with the police Giant video screens fl ashed During the current single make an amazing rock show, it’s goes by the name Chris, kept about smoking weed on stage. images of smoke and static as the “Breaking the Habit,” Shinoda no wonder that the Projekt Revo- crowd participation up by re- Snoop settled the argument band rocked through the hits “Got played the piano and the band lution tour continues to sell out lating to the fans, complaining saying, “If you’re not going to let the Life” and “Blind” and covers gave new life to the song as the venues year after year.

Daily Titan September 9, 2004 FULL EFFECT 5 Flashback Favorites Gods and monsters galavant in Greek epic By SIERRA F. WEBB copy of “The Iliad” with you and there’s a lot of Greek history in Descriptions of the Greek gods Daily Titan Staff you’ll be surprised by the interest the air. The most diffi cult part of are often comical and amusing as it draws. It’s the kind of text that this book is keeping the names of they mettle in the affairs of hu- Homer’s epic tale of the battle at earns you some respect with pro- people and places straight since mankind. The narrative is also Troy may not be exactly what you fessors. they’re hard to pronounce. You full of quotable lines. It provides think. For gentlemen, it’s the story It is considered poetry because may discover the reason why peo- an incredibly interesting look into of a war with amazing heroes. Re- it originated in the era of oral his- ple sometimes mutter, “It’s Greek ancient warfare, values and Greek member those fi ght scenes in the tory—stories were recited poeti- to me,” when they don’t quite un- culture. movie “Troy”? They’re straight cally because they were easier to derstand. If you want to read something out of “The Iliad.” For ladies, get remember that way. The nice thing Unlike modern stories, “The completely different than what this: they really were all fi ghting about poetry this old is that there Iliad” is mostly concerned with you’re used to, the nearly 400 over a girl. Beyond that, it is writ- is no dictionary or interpretation describing one’s heritage, great pages of “The Iliad” may exceed ten in some of the most eloquent required. When they talk about a deeds and actions rather than ap- your expectations with its unique yet comprehensible language sword, that’s exactly what it is— pearances, thoughts or career. It style. The simple thought of read- you’ll ever see. no symbolism or translation nec- also tends to repeat itself to some ing something that’s been around Want to meet someone intel- essary. No big words, I promise. extent, which aids in understand- since the dawn of history is pretty ligent for a change? Just carry a In the spirit of the Olympics ing what’s going on. inspiring in and of itself.

Want to reminisce about your favorite album, book, TV Guns N’ Roses invites you to show or movie from the past? ‘Paradise City’ and welcomes Drop us a line at fulleffect@ you to enter the urban jungle dailytitan.com quickly became infatuated with Los Angeles wild the band, outraging many parents child Axl Rose and because of the explicit lyrics. On a side note, what is notable company had an about “Appetite for Destruction” appetite for hedonism is the multidimensional display Guns N’ Roses offers both mu- BY KYM PARSONS sically and lyrically. From its Daily Titan Staff angry and explosive fi rst track “Welcome to the Jungle,” to Self-absorbed drug addiction more energetic tracks such as may have led to the demise of “It’s So Easy” and “Nightrain,” Guns N’ Roses, but it also fu- the album goes from more metal eled one of the greatest bands of infused songs to more melodic our time. ones. At a time when girly pop acts about the glitz or the glamour. Additionally, front man Axl such as Paula Abdul and Janet Instead, Guns N’ Roses made its Rose’s great vocal versatility Jackson were dominating the way to the top of the music in- gave him one of the most dis- Billboard charts and a handful dustry with its jarring, down and tinctive voices in rock history. of sound-alike hair metal bands dirty sound that was driven by In spite of the band’s rock hard were all rock had to offer, Guns heavy drugs and alcohol. exterior, the breakthrough song N’ Roses debuted with some- Throughout “Appetite for “Sweet Child of Mine” gave the thing completely different and Destruction’s” 12 tracks, it is the band another dimension. This much needed. fi rst single, and possibly the best rock ballad showed an unexpect- Two years after forming, this song in the band’s career, “Wel- ed softer emotion to the men, Los Angeles-based metal rock come to the Jungle” that put them which made them more intrigu- band released its landmark 1987 on the map. This rock anthem ing. album perfectly titled “Appetite was a harsh, dirty song about life While its career was fairly for Destruction.” The album on the streets. “Welcome to the short-lived due to big egos and quickly became a stellar suc- jungle/we take it day by day/if lots of drugs, Guns N’ Roses is cess, selling more than four mil- you want it you’re gonna bleed, undoubtedly one of the greatest lion copies and has since gone but that’s the price you pay.” rock bands to date and “Appetite platinum 14 times. Not the material a sixth grader for Destruction” was their mas- Guns N’ Roses was the epit- should be listening to, but young terpiece. This is a classic album ome of rock and roll. It wasn’t children from around the country that only gets better with age.

6 FULL EFFECT Daily Titan September 9, 2004 Pitstop OFF THE TOP OF MY HEAD ing regularly I knew I was going about it wrong. I would get to By ERIK ALDEN know a girl, get excited and then later fi nd out she was leading me Daily Titan Staff on. I was always told that it was men who cheat, break hearts and philander. However, as many Part 1 of 2 guys will agree, this is no longer the case. Something changed. “Chivalry was killed by the What happened? Why is it so hard feminist movements in all them to fi nd a woman interested in be- magazines…because women got ing romanced? I know it is not a too much advice about men from select problem that only men have, other women…and they don’t but as I am a man I write from a know what the @#$% they are man’s perspective. talking about.” -Dave Chappelle My life got to a point where I It seems today more than ever decided that my quest was to fi nd relationships between men and out why this was happening. I re- women have changed drastically. alized that if I was ever going to I was raised to believe that if you fi nd the Promised Land I was go- were a true gentleman, women ing to have to act different and I would notice a difference and they did. Thus, I played the role of the would fl ock to you. As a result, “jerk.” I ignored opening doors, I grew up a naïve romantic, who refrained from calling the next believed that if I displayed noble day and acted as though it didn’t characteristics then every woman matter whether or not I ever saw I met would fall in love me. her again. However, as time passed I real- Subsequently, I noticed I had ized that nothing could be further more dates, my voicemail was al- from the truth. Maybe I was too ways full and there was no short- nice; maybe I wanted the wrong age of willing women. I became women; or maybe I was looking more attractive the more I partied, too hard for something that wasn’t the more I acted out and the less I there. Regardless, as I grew up acted interested. I found out that it in Orange County, I came to the wasn’t ambition and drive that got harsh reality that I would have to the girls; it was being able to drink unlearn everything I was taught. 10 beers without passing out. My After trying for years and fail- ability to party and not care was what made me attractive. However, in the end I was un- fulfi lled! I didn’t respect myself, nor did I respect the women who were attracted to that person. I am 24 now and I have seen much and learned more. I learned above all to be myself; I learned to be what I believed I should be. Most impor- tantly, I found out that there are women who look for those quali- ties. I found out that there was someone out there for me and she has come into my life and changed me forever. She restored my faith in true love and for that I will al- ways be in her debt. Don’t lose hope guys, she is out there!

Erik Alden is a CSUF senior majoring in psychology. His col- umn appears every Thursday in Full Effect. He can be reached at [email protected].

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Daily Titan Week September 9, 2004 FULL EFFECT 7 t e l e v i s i o n Time for Tribiani and talking lions Th e four most popular Hines and Dave Herman. This se- p.m. and takes a somewhat dark (Teri Hatcher), an ex-career ries premiered Tuesday, Aug. 31, look at the secrets that are kept woman (Felicity Huffman), an TV networks unleash at 9 p.m. behind the closed doors of fi ve ex-model (Gabrielle Solis), a per- their new fall programs “Joey” premieres Thursday, suburban housewives. All close fectionist (Marcia Cross) and the Sept. 9, at 8 p.m. starring Matt friends, a divorced single mom romantic (Nicollette Sheridan) at- By KYLE MCCORY tempt to balance their lifestyle of Daily Titan Staff LeBlanc, who fl ees to Los An- geles to pursue an acting career. their kids, hunky next door neigh- Joey moves in with his nephew bors and secret love affairs. CBS and reunites with his sister, hoping FOX “Clubhouse,” a new drama se- to succeed in Hollywood with his From the creator of “Family ries starring Jeremy Sumpter airs charming people skills. Guy,” FOX’s new cartoon series Tuesdays at 9 p.m. Sumpter plays ABC “American Dad” tells the story of Pete Young, a 16-year-old without Stan Smith, a regular father/CIA A reality series, “The Benefac- a father who lands a batboy job agent constantly on the lookout for tor,” starring billionaire business- with his favorite baseball team. terrorist threats. Along with Stan’s man Mike Cuban premieres Mon- “CSI: NY” airs Wednesdays wife and teenage kids, the family day, Sept. 13, at 8 p.m. Sixteen at 10 p.m. This fast-paced crime Entertainment News Wire also lives with an alien from Area candidates will compete for a mil- drama stars Gary Sinise and Me- Dean Cain, Jeremy Sumpter and 51 and Klaus, a German-speaking linda Kanakaredes as detectives Christopher Lloyd star in the CBS lion dollars. Cuban, who is giving goldfi sh. The new series airs Sun- scrambling to solve the most com- show “Clubhouse.” away the money, will test the can- days at 9:30 p.m. plicated crimes in New York. didates emotionally and intellectu- “Renovate My Family” pre- NBC ther of the Pride,” starring white li- ally before selecting who deserves Entertainment News Wire miered Wednesday, Sept. 1, at 8 NBC teamed up with the pro- ons who perform for Siegfried and the million the most. Thought “The Stepford Wives” p.m. Dr. Phil hosts and mentors ducers of “Shrek” to make the Roy in Las Vegas. Voices talents “Desperate Housewives” will were desperate? How about families, targeting specifi c prob- computer-generated comedy “Fa- include John Goodman, Cheryl premiere Sunday, Sept. 26, at 9 ABC’s “Housewives?” lems they face on a daily basis.

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