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“Episode II: Attack of the INSIDE Clones” scores better 3 n NEWS: As a graduate, Megan Berry than “Phantom Menace,” retired from the CSUF gymnastics team but not by much —see Detour page 4 8 n sports: Basketball coaches are concerned about Allen Iverson’s press- conference comments about practice

Vo l u m e 74, I s s u e 50 Thursday M ay 23, 2002 Titan lab accommodates growing popula- n last minute assignments for the spring at the lab, she has helped many students of the classroom, playing a vital part in spending time with the students that I to improve its operation. LIBRARY: The center semester. save their files, print their papers and the students’ lives. work with. We have a good team.” “My priority is to make sure the lab is continually works to Churning out papers, reports and final “Zip” large files for e-mailing. “Students have projects due and Consultants in the computer lab the best it can be for students, Dabirian projects — students watch the hours go It is 1:30 p.m. on a Friday and Mistry, deadlines,” Mistry said. “When some- are trained not only on the technical said. “They are our customers. Our update its services for by while writing, e-mailing, surfing, an Information Systems senior, has just thing is not working they get mad at aspects of the job, but also on good cus- goal is to have zero down time for the downloading, researching and printing. been relieved from her morning shift. you, but I see it as just part of the job. tomer service. Afsaneh Hamedani, the equipment to better serve the student the more than 30,000 For many of them the computer lab She has been at the lab since 7:30 a.m. I take it from the student’s perspective, Titan Computer Lab’s coordinator, lists population. “ students on campus becomes their home away from home. helping students with computer prob- because I am a student too.” interpersonal skills as the number one The lab has been challenged by an But with all the things that can go lems. From May 13 through the end of Mistry, like each of the other 15 qualification for the job. She believes upward trend in student growth. By Angela Lopez wrong with 240 computers, 12 printers the spring semester the computer lab is student consultants at the computer lab, in maintaining an open environment Last fall CSUF student enrollment Special to the Titan and 4 scanners, how does the lab run so opened extended hours to accommodate is working under double pressure. They among the students. surpassed the 30,000 mark – so the smoothly? The answer lies not on the students working on final projects. juggle their time between their on-cam- “The more experienced students staff is constantly implementing new Where is the most worn-out stretch state of the art technology found in the “During the peak hours we have been pus jobs and their own school assign- help the new hires,” Hamedani said. changes in an effort to run a more effi- of carpet in the main campus library? lab, but on the people that work there. at maximum capacity,” Mistry said. “It ments. “Everybody helps each other and it is cient operation. Where can you find Cal State Fullerton Rakhee Mistry, a student consultant can get pretty stressful. “ “I spend about 40 to 50 hours on OK to ask questions. Our key word is As part of this effort, the computer students burning the midnight oil dur- at the Titan Computer Lab, is one of Students depend on the computer lab campus,” Mistry said, “I don’t mind it, teamwork.” lab’s staff educates students on how to ing the last two weeks of the semester? those people. since most courses today incorporate because I like what I do. I get to meet a The Titan Computer Lab is run like best utilize the many resources the lab For answers to both questions, look no Students may not know Mistry’s computers, Web pages or discussion lot of interesting people. Some students a customer service business. Amir has to offer. further than the Titan Computer Lab name, but her face is recognized all over boards as teaching and learning tools. are regulars to the lab, so over time, Dabirian, the computer lab’s director in the library’s basement, where stu- campus. In the two years she has worked The computer lab becomes an extension we have become friends. I also enjoy since 1997, continuously looks for ways LAB/ 4 dents come in droves to complete their Child receives second chance nHEALTH: Linda Kerchner adopted a boy who shows symptoms of fetal alcohol syndrome Third in Three Part Series

By Heather Hampton But Rusty’s family gives Daily Titan Staff Writer him all the support possible. Kerchner encourages her It’s not very often that a son to do anything he is capa- child puts a lifetime sentence ble of. on their parents, but for one “We pray we can protect family this is reality. him and keep him out of Rusty was 2 1/2 months old the criminal justice system, when Diane Kerchner and her knowing full well that many husband brought him home. kids like ours end up in jail When he was 3 years old they Kerchner due to their lack of impulse adopted him and the social control,” she said. worker told them he might The Kerchners take trips to have fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS). the local jail to instill in Rusty the value And the struggle progressed ever since. of not committing a crime and ending Rusty, now 7, is a brunet with brown up there. eyes. “We began this when he was six,” “He is cute,” his mother Diane she said. Kerchner said. “His nose is well defined, Although Kerchner loves Rusty very no longer flat, and his eyes no longer much she admits that living with an show traces of epicantal folds.” alcohol-exposed child is quite different But behind the little boy, is a child than she expected it to be. whose future was snatched away even “We lock up all our food to keep Laura L. Gaghan/Special to the Titan before he was born. him from raiding the pantry and totally Thrice belts out their hardcore punk sound to the huge crowd on hand at the Becker Amphitheater on Wednesday. Although Kerchner said Rusty is unpacking the contents of it onto the not officially diagnosed with FAS, he floor at night when he cannot sleep,” By Laura L. Gaghan together for more then three years. Special to the Titan shows many symptoms that she said she said. The Fullerton “It’s Thrice… it’s worth it,” said are definitely linked to his birth mother, But even locking up is not sufficient Christina Tate of Trabucco Hills Do you know where local high High School. who drank alcohol while pregnant. enough for keeping Rusty out of mis- school students are hanging out? “Several of his physicians have seen chief. Thrice set out to play their 15-song They aren’t doing homework or set in the scorching heat and a huge the features in him and no one has ever Kerchner said there are some preven- studying for finals. They aren’t questioned me on this, but the geneticist tative measures they use to save time crowd in attendance that required shopping at the malls picking out crowd control. wouldn’t call it a syndrome because he and heartache. tuxedos or prom gowns. And they is also bipolar,” Kerchner said. “Many They have a motion detector sensor “It was way more people then … aren’t ditching class to see the latest it was amazing,” Dustin Kensrue physicians hesitate to diagnose such installed in the hall to wake them up band, Thrice, at Cal State Fullerton’s severe sentences without proofs.” whenever Rusty awakens at night. They said. Becker Ampitheather on Wednesday Kensrue and Teppei Teranishi Yet Kerchner said that it is alcohol for also have another installed inside the Punk at noon. sing vocals and play guitar. Eddie sure that did this to her son. office in case Rusty succeeds in picking Or are they? “Rusty was exposed to methamphet- the door lock. Brekenridge, the bassist and Riley Invasion Tons of high school kids blew off Brekenridge, the drummer, are broth- amine and amphetamine and alcohol “Although, if I am really tired, I afternoon classes yesterday to sup- prenatally and tested positive for meth sometimes forget to turn it on,” she ers in the band too. port Thrice, a four-piece punk band Thrice ended their show with their at birth,” she said. “He has a diagnosis said. based out of Irvine that has been of static encephalopathy and he has And when that happens, there’s no own rendition of “Eleanor Rigby” medically proven brain damage.” telling what Rusty might get his hands According to the FAS Community into. Resource center Web site, mofas.org, “Rusty is capable of trashing a room static encephalopathy is permanent or in minutes, due to his curiosity about unchanging brain damage. everything,” Kerchner said. “We have Tips encourage counter intelli- The site said that the effects on devel- had cut sheets with knives and scis- opment depend on the part of the brain sors as well as totally destroyed rooms, nSERVICE: Although it simply tip their change, thereby not years, said that Hispanics and African $5 to $10. involved and on the severity of the staples all over the floor, stuff pulled holding up the line. Americans have been stereotyped as The standard for tipping a coat damage. Developmental problems may out and dumped, disorganized every- is not required, leaving While any tip will do for a cup of being the worst tippers. check or bellhop is $1 per coat or bag include any of a range of disabilities where.” java, most services have tipping guide- “I really don’t know [why this ste- and $10 for bringing a person to the such as cerebral palsy, learning disabili- And when it comes to cleaning, 15-20 percent of the lines, which serve both ‘to ensure reotype exists]. I know that people in room with luggage. In some hotels, the ties and mental retardation. Rusty wants nothing to do with it. promptness’ and to show gratitude. other countries don’t have the same bellhop will give a tour and provide “Rusty is qualified for special edu- “He doesn’t make his bed very well bill is often expected in The standard for tipping waiters and tipping policy as here, or people think other services, such as opening up the cation under autistic-like behaviors,” yet, nor does he hang up his clothes, the restaurant industry waitresses when the service is good is they get treated poorly because of door and showing the room. Roloff Kerchner said. “He is mildly autistic although he will be 8 in a month,” 15percent to 20 percent of the subtotal what nationality they are,” she said. suggested the more a bellhop does, the according to a norm test given by the Kerchner said. “His household skills By Christine Zwaagstra of the bill. Bartenders and cocktail Gray added that even when tipped higher the tip should be. school psychologist.” are comparable to those of a 4 to 6- Special to the Titan waitresses should receive $1 to $2 per below the standard 15 percent she Hairstylists and manicurists should Because of his many incapabilities, year-old.” round for two to four people and more always tries to do her best. also be tipped appropriately, as a grati- Rusty has a hard time making friends. Rusty still doesn’t possess the capa- Rachael stops in at her favorite cof- for larger groups. “I remember everyone that I’ve tude. Hairstylists should receive 10 He is often left out and tries to fit in and bility to unbutton his pants nor does he fee shop and a friendly face makes her Roman Gutierrez, 30, a Cal State waited on and I still treat them the percent to 15 percent of the bill and Kerchner said he is sad and frustrated. have the right skills to grasp to tie his a five-pump vanilla latte with soy over Fullerton student who has been wait- same each time,” she said. manicurists $1 or more depending on She said he feels different from oth- shoes tightly. ice. She forks over cash for the cof- ing tables for five years, said while The standard for tipping a valet is the cost. ers and knows he is different and he According to the Fetal Alcohol fee treat and when the smiling barista the standard is 15 percent, he averages generally $1 upon arrival and $1 upon Taxicab drivers should receive 10 doesn’t feel good about himself. Syndrome Family Resource Institute’s hands her back two quarters, she stares 13 percent to 14 percent most of the departure or $2 to $3 total. percent to 15 percent of the fare. “Rusty collects rocks and metal and Web site, fetalalcoholsyndrome.org, at the menial 50 cents and wonders if time. Nicole Roloff, who works as both Phil O’Neill, 21, a CSUF busi- once took a shiny knife to school to children with the syndrome are unable she should toss it into the tip jar.‑‑ Gutierrez pointed to off-duty police a valet and as a bellhop for Disney’s ness major at Cal State Fullerton who impress people in an attempt to win to stay focused on tasks such as follow- So what is the standard for tipping officers as the worst tippers, but gave Grand California Hotel, said that there works for Papa John’s Pizza, said that friends,” Kerchner said. “Rusty does not ing rules, finishing household chores, that cutie behind the coffee counter? no such specifics of the best tippers.‑ is the stereotype that people who drive the pizza delivery guy appreciates $3 have a single friend in the world and has school assignments or keeping house- “Any tip is good, with the exception “Without a doubt, people in a good expensive cars tend to tip poorly, if to $4 or 15 percent of the bill for bring- been known to bring home invitations hold rules. of pennies,” said Ryan O’Neill, 23, mood tip the best,” he said. they bother to tip at all. ing by a pizza pie. to birthday parties which are addressed who works for Totally Coffee in Costa Autumn Gray, 20, who has been “People with older, beat-up cars tip to other kids.” SYNDROME/ 4 Mesa. He appreciates when customers working at Tony Roma’s for two the best,” she said and cited tips from TIPS/ 4

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At practice, if her coach would encourage me to keep going all-around. said to do five cartwheels, she would and let me know I was doing well,” Berry performed for She stopped training for vault her do six while the other girls did just Hughes said. junior year because her school sched- enough to get by. Hughes said Berry took more of a the last time in her ule conflicted with the vault training “Megan did more because she leadership role, if some of the gym- time. wanted to improve, she worked as nasts were not doing their job she home town in Arizona; Berry said they really did not need hard as she could,” he said. would let them know, at meets she She graduates in June her on beam because they had other During high school Berry missed would pull the team aside between women and decided to save her for the out on a lot of teen-age stuff like events and give a pep talk. By Maria Ragas floor exercise and uneven bars. school dances and hanging out with “I can always hear her voice, it was Daily Titan Staff Writer She said her favorite apparatus is friends due to her busy schedule. noticeable at practice,” Hughes said. the bars. She also missed out on family talks, Although the gymnasts realize She stands on the blue mat posed on “I just liked swinging,” Berry said. dinners and movies when she was Berry will not be back, she does not. the ball of her left foot, weight on the “I had a lot of skills that I could [use] training and away at school. “I don’t think [its] really hit me yet, right foot, holding a fake mirror and being high up in the air.” She worked out 35 hours per week, it just feels like the season is over,” fixes her hair. Mathiasen said Berry always want- ran, walked and lifted weights every- Berry said. “It has been a huge and She points to a person in the crowd ed to be the first one on the floor at day. major part of my life, it will definitely and lips “do I look OK?” the beginning of the meet, even before Berry worked her way to Fullerton be weird.” This is Cal State Fullerton gymnast warming up. and has made quite a reputation for Her dad agrees with her. senior Megan Berry’s signature move, Knight said Berry is the best on the herself. “We are kind of going to miss the which she began her junior year. floor, an extremely good entertainer, “[She] is a great example of how gymnastics part since it’s been such a Titan coach Julie Knight said the tumbler and dancer. to do this right – school, practice, big part of her life,” he said. crowd enjoys it. Berry likes to “get the crowd into it, communicating with coaches,” Knight However he thinks Berry’s body is Junior Kelly Mathiasen said Berry’s ham it up out there and show off.” said. “She was a marvelous example.” ready to retire; It is a brutal sport. She floor routine was fun and made the Tracy Saxan, Berry’s mom, drove The team will miss Berry. often gets bruised and beaten. Berry audience laugh. more than five hours and attended Mathiasen said Berry was a really said she will miss it but will not go Berry came to CSUF from Arizona almost every meet. She missed about good team leader, positive role model into coaching. as a freshman and, as a senior, she is five meets of Berry’s entire career. and a good person to be around. “It’s a hard sport to coach,” she leaving the gymnastics team. Berry’s dad, Rick Berry, lives in “She worked hard, told us to work said. On the first day of recruitment, she Colorado, making it difficult for him hard,” Mathiasen said. “She wasn’t a She explained that it is too many knew she wanted to go to CSUF. She to attend. hypocrite, she did what she said.” hours, too much stress and gymnasts said the gymnasts were really nice, the He said he tries to go three to five Senior Joanna Hughes became always need to watch or lose weight. weather was good, she was not too times a year, but it gets expensive. good friends with Berry over the years. The last meet for Berry was in far from home but would still get the Berry’s dad said Megan started at When Hughes has problems, Berry is her home, Arizona, at Arizona State maria ragas/Daily Titan experience of being away from home. the age of five doing cartwheels, so someone she can talk to very easily. University. CSUF senior Megan Berry performs on the uneven bars. During her freshman and sopho- they put her into children’s gymnastics “If I was having a bad day she “I am done with gymnastics and it’s Bones found in park identified as remains of missing nDISCOVERY: A body mostly in a decomposed state suggest- Jonathan Arden, said he identified to let their pets run off the leash, said ing they were exposed to Levy through her dental X- Peter Childs, 50, a neighborhood resi- found in a Washington, the weather “for some rays. dent. It is located about a mile north of time.” “The skeletal remains the park’s Klingle Mansion. D.C. park was identified Levy’s parents, are positively identified Levy’s personal computer indicated Robert and Susan Levy, The Levys as Chandra Levy,” he said. that she - or someone - sought direc- as missing California were secluded at their “We’ll continue to exam- tions to the Klingle Mansion on May resident Chandra Levy Modesto, Calif., home. “believe ine the bones and if any 1, 2001, one day after she was last seen Through a spokesman, further results are avail- alive at her gym. By Lenny Savino they asked that the news able, we can deal with Levy’s apartment is about two and Jim Puzzanghera media keep a distance that assessing the cause and miles south of where her remains were Knight Ridder Newspapers while they grieved. manner of death.” found. “Now the family’s this Metro detectives and “This is a very inaccessible area, A man searching for turtles with worst fears have become the FBI will now focus that’s why even with the number of his dog found the skeletal remains a reality,” said spokes- on determining how and people that come through Rock Creek of missing Bureau of Prisons intern man Billy Martin, an death where Levy died, Ramsey Park, a body was just discovered,” Chandra Levy on Wednesday morn- attorney for the family. said. Ramsey said. ing in a wooded area of Rock Creek The Levys, Martin said, investigation If Levy’s remains indi- “This is not on a roadway, it’s back Park, about two miles from the apart- “believe that this death cate that she was killed, up in the woods quite a ways. With the ment of Levy’s close friend, California investigation will turn forensic detectives will be very thick foliage that you see here it’s Congressman Gary Condit. into a homicide.” will turn looking for evidence such very easy to not find,” Ramsey said, Levy was last seen April 30, 2001. Levy’s remains were as hair or blood that could explaining why sweeps of the park by Her disappearance at age 24 drew found under leaves, sug- into a identify her killer through police last year found nothing. national media attention after Condit, gesting that they had DNA. They also will be Ramsey has said repeatedly that 54, married with two children, admit- been there since before looking to see if she was Condit, who lost his congressional seat ted to police that he had an intimate last fall, but there was no homicide.” dragged into the woods or in a March primary after the explosion KRT Campus relationship with Levy. Condit did not evidence of an attempted if her clothing shows signs of media attention over his relationship A distraught family friend stands outside the home of the Levys. disclose the true nature of their rela- burial, Ramsey said. Last of a struggle. Fingernail with Levy is not a suspect in the case. needed.” Washington apartment and car on July tionship for two months after Levy summer, police searched swipes, if they are pos- He will leave office at the end of this Condit gave police his phone records 10. No signs of a struggle were found, vanished. Before that he described the area where the body sible, could also contain year. and passed a privately administered according to D.C. police reports. them as having been “good friends.” was found as part of a skin cells of an attacker Abbe Lowell, Condit’s attorney, polygraph exam asking if he had any- Condit’s attorney, Mark Geragos of Washington Metropolitan Police search of the 1,754-acre if they fought. has said Condit has cooperated with thing to do with Levy’s disappearance. Los Angeles, released a statement late Chief Charles Ramsey said that “quite park. The area where the remains were investigators throughout their investi- He also provided a DNA sample and Wednesday. It said: a bit” of Levy’s remains were found, Washington Medical Examiner Dr. found is a popular spot for dog owners gation, and “will continue to do so, if consented to the search of both his “Congressman Gary Condit and his

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She said that before Rusty was on SYNDROME Ritalin, he could not sleep through the Sushi rolls into bars across nation n from page 1 night and she had to sleep with him to keep him in bed. nTREND: Traditional Sushi on the Rock in La Jolla has been But that doesn’t hold Rusty back. “We have never had a lock on his open for four years. Plans are in progress Kerchner said Rusty participates in bedroom,” she said. “He has broken his Japanese cuisine is to provide entertainment for its custom- AYSO soccer every fall. window and already climbed out of the ers in the near future. “He is in a regular league, as opposed house through it once or twice.” gaining in popularity “It is unfortunate that we had to build to the special needs league,” Kerchner But Kerchner said the medication the restaurant around the space, instead said. “It took him about three seasons has kept him asleep in bed most nights. from coast to coast of the other way around,” said Katie to figure out which side to run toward Kerchner has definite fears for Rusty; Backus, manager of Sushi on the Rock. when he got the ball. The coaches are and all over the world Backus describes the atmosphere as worries about whom will provide for eclectic. It is a dining experience for understanding with him, although the her son when she and her husband are teammates are not always so.” no longer able to do so. By Tiffany Powell everyone. It is suitable for first dates or Special to the Titan family dining. Rusty also enjoys playing games Although Kerchner said they will Monsoon sushi in Santa Monica has with his mother. leave him with a home and a special a different ambiance with live bands “We play cards together. His dad needs trust, Rusty will still need a Don’t look now but raw fish and scheduled Wednesday though Saturday taught him blackjack. And we play guardian. sticky rice may soon take over pizza and nights and a Salsa DJ on Sunday. board games like Monopoly, although “We are afraid he will be preyed tacos. Americans are riding the crest of “The customers describe it as market- he needs an adult to be the banker upon by people with self-serving needs an international food craze, the Japanese place out of Indonesia or Bali,” said Nile because he is still mixed up about or that he will do something illegal,” finger food – sushi. Park, general manager of Monsoon. “We money and making the change.” she said. “We do not expect him to This craze has gone far beyond trendy have 40 other locations in Japan and are BETH J. PASSARELLA/Daily Titan Medications have become a sig- drive responsibly, hence driving will U.S. cities like Los Angeles and New currently looking for another location in A chef slices up sushi rolls to serve his increasing clientele. nificant help to his family and to his probably not be an option for him. York; sushi bars are opening in Texas, L.A.” teacher. He is now able to focus long Time will tell.” Rhode Island and several other countries pink disco suit. minded,” D.K. said. ‑“I warn the older Although Sushi has been on the rise “Everyone wants to go out to sushi, crowds that we are ourselves here.” enough to complete class assignments Kerchner said that no human being around the world. for the past few years, the thought of it is the thing to do around here,” D.K. The trend has reached other regions and simple tasks at home. Ten years ago there were few sushi deserves to be born into a life sentence sushi making a big impact on Texans and said. “I am here 13 hours a day and, of the United States. Kerchner said he takes two types in a jail of his birthmother’s making bars in Southern California. Now they those who live on the East Coast was a once in a while, I hear people tell me it Sumo Sushi of Newport, R.I. has a are as prevalent as Starbucks coffee of Ritalin for Attention Deficit and that no adoptive parent deserves bit of a surprise. is the ambience that draws them to the more relaxed environment with a sushi Hyperactive Disorder and two medica- to be held virtual prisoner by his or shops. Because sushi is healthy and the D.K., “The Sushi Pimp” and owner sushi bars more than anything else.” bar and 10 tables available for dining. tions for bipolar disorder. her child. happening thing, it is no wonder sushi of Seoul Restaurant and D.K. Sushi Bar This sushi bar is unique, with an “It is currently the only sushi bar bars are expanding beyond the streets of in Austin, could nickname his restaurant She said he takes six pills at break- She said that raising such a child atmosphere geared for a younger crowd in town, as a result we are always fast, several at noon, again at 3 p.m. trend-setting cities. Soul, because that is exactly what he has and they do not advertise. All business crowded,” said Hannah Lee, owner of limits one’s social life and one’s circle But Sushi bars have become more recently brought to his sushi bar. is via a friend or word of mouth. The Sumo Sushi. “Sushi dining has become and prior to bedtime. of friends. than a place to get a healthy bite to eat. It As of January, the bar opened Monday clientele is not too young however; the really popular here but really only in the “Without medication, Rusty is a total “It’s a lifetime sentence. Beautiful is more of a social gathering than a din- nights with Disco Karaoke where afros bar closes to minors at 7:30 p.m. last year.” fireball and a full time job,” Kerchner children should not have their wings ing experience. Today, people go there to and 70’s attire are back in style. “The “I like to mingle and hang out with The restaurant is not big enough yet said. “He still requires supervision at all clipped before they are even born; yet eat, drink and mingle – a trend that blows Sushi Pimp” has been known to get his my customers. We swear, take sake for entertainment, but hopes to expand times, yet he is much easier to handle this is what alcohol does. Alcohol robs more than just the fish out of the water. “groove on” on the dance floor in his bombs and we are who we are – open- in the future. medicated than un-medicated.” a child of the life he or she could have

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May 23, 2002 Advent o f t h e Clones The second chapter of George Lucas’ “Star Wars” series fared better than “Phantom Menace.” It borrows more from films flavored by the original trilogy, rather than providing originality courtesty of lucasfilm/ 20th century fox The romance of Anakin Skywalker (Hayden Christensen) and Senator Amidala (Natalie Portman) is tried by the weight of Jedi obligations and young love.

By Matthew Sedlar their caves in droves. appears that he is adopting concepts does it several times throughout the Daily Titan Copy Editor In case you have been hiding and scenes from movies that were movie. Although the battle between under a rock, Lucas has reestab- inspired by “Star Wars” itself. From Obi-Wan and a certain bounty hunt- In the beginning, when George lished himself as “the man” with his the opening chase sequence that is er named Fett is over too soon, we Lucas created the original “Star new Star Wars film, “Episode Two: reminiscent of the Luc Besson film do see more cool gadgets than in any Wars” trilogy, the fans were plenti- Attack of the Clones.” Even though “The Fifth Element,” to the ending James Bond film. ful and money was to be made at the it contains a dreadful love story computer-generated war that mim- This makes up for all the hol- box office. and poor acting, the film improves ics techniques from last summer’s low lines, like “I’m haunted by the Then Lucas said, “Let there be upon the errors seen in the last “Star “Final Fantasy,” there is very little kiss you never should have given prequels,” and there was a prequel. Wars” debacle. This means less that is original in the film. Is that me,” that are spewed from Anakin’s Lucas saw how disappointing the screen time for Binks, more lines for enough to drive the most battle- Hayden Christensen. prequel was, and the fans separated Ewan McGregor (Obi-Wan Kenobi) hardened “Star Wars” fan running If you’re looking for a film that it from the original trilogy. They and a Yoda that has to be seen to be for their speeder? Not likely. doesn’t rely heavily on computer called the prequel “bad,” and Lucas believed. Little flaws, however, will The spirit of “Star Wars” is alive graphics, this is the wrong movie. wept. The head of Jar Jar Binks was still pick at the most vigilant viewer and well. Lucas has created vast new worlds carried through the streets. like vultures on Jar Jar. Like in the last 40 minutes of for the audience to revel in, and Then Lucas said, “Okay, so I After the first trilogy was “Episode One: The Phantom there is a sense that he works bet- released, Lucas inspired popular sci- Menace,” Lucas proves again that ter with developing CGI characters made a mistake. Let’s make the next courtesty of lucasfilm/ 20th century fox film dark and violent!” And so it ence fiction by borrowing themes he can create astonishing action than humans. happened: Lucas made the film, and from old westerns and radio seri- sequences. The difference with Fix that problem, Mr. Lucas, and The film scores high on digital wizardry, Lucas’ strong suit. But to maximize reluctant Star Wars fans crept out of als. In “Attack of the Clones,” it “Attack of the Clones” is that he the world will be yours again. the prequel potential, character development needs more attention. Pavarotti takes his The Breeders nRETIREMENT: The tenor famous for his soaring voice ends an operatic career that spanned several decades; fans need not fear too much, how- ever – he will still appear and perform in concerts By Maria Ragas ies with maestro Ettore Campogalliani, Opera is different because it is a come back after a Daily Titan Staff Writer where he perfected his phrasing and staged work that involves singing, stag- concentration. ing and costumes. Those who sing opera Did canceling of the gala appearance He had to go through the best training must be able to move well on stage and in Puccini’s “Tosca” at the Metropolitan to achieve what he wanted in life. act in a believable manner. Opera an hour before curtain May 11 “The Italian school of singing has He appeared non-stop in major opera ruin Luciano Pavarotti? been the most prominent for the last houses in Italy, Europe and around the decade with little The 66-year-old tenor ended his opera 400 years in producing opera and opera world, singing on the most famous stag- career with a singular lack of grace. singers,” said Susan Harmon, an instruc- es in New York, San Francisco, Miami, Although he has no more opera per- tor for the music department at Cal State Chicago, Philadelphia, Hamburg, nCD REVIEW: The group not only seemed to have lost its flair, it has formances scheduled, he will continue Fullerton. London, Vienna, Berlin, Moscow, to perform in concert. His last operatic Singing opera or classical music is Geneva, Salzburg, Paris, and Peking. committed two great no-no’s – failing to evolve with the times and performance will be that of Cavaradossi difficult and not every person can do it. Pavarotti’s concerts and performanc- Mark Goodrich, coor- catering to old fans instead of attracting a new generation in a Royal Opera production of “Tosca” es in front of huge crowds on Jan. 21 in London. dinator of the vocal “The Italian were big success es and According to “The Los Angeles area at CSUF said for gave great joy to him. In By Benjamin Becker ity recording equipment. nonexistent – which in some Times” article by Mark Swed, the reno- a person’s voice has Special to the Titan 1975 he gave a concert in Actually, the equipment cases can be cool, but in this one vated Covent Garden in London looked to be sizeable enough school of sing- the Golden Gate Park in shouldn’t be the scapegoat for it isn’t. nice and Pavarotti himself seemed to to sing opera style and San Francisco, in 1977 at Have you ever ended a long Deal’s lack of creativity. Probably the most depressing have undergone some form of renova- it has to be warm and the Blossom Music Center summer day, thirsty and restless, After all, it’s not the equipment’s part of the album is the remake tion. pleasing in timbre and ing has been in Cleveland and in 1980 in of “Full on Idle,” a song by searching for that perfect bever- fault she sang something as stupid “At Covent Garden, Pavarotti looked color. Central Park in New York Deal’s previous side project, The age to quench your thirst? Then, as “my big drum/on your big face” and sounded as though he had gotten a One must be able to of Rigoletto in Concert, Amps. the most prom- after spotting what appears to be in the opening song “Little Fury.” new lease on life. He endeared himself sing without a micro- which had 200,000 people Originally a fast-paced song a chilled Coke in the refrigerator, The record drags. to his fans for not canceling,” Swed phone and be able to listening. consuming a warm, tepid and ulti- The beginning is deceiving, driven by punk-style drums and said. sing easily in a vari- loud fuzzy 1960’s garage band inent for the Pavarotti has succeeded mately unfulfilling drink? pumping classic Steve Albini/ Pavarotti’s mother died just before ety of styles and lan- a life of stardom and lux- That’s the best way to describe Pixies/Breeders drums. The lis- guitars, Deal’s new rendition opening night. guages. slows it down, cleans up the gui- ury. He is loved by many “Title TK”, The Breeders’ first tener quickly feels like they’re in “Maybe it was in her honor that “One must learn past 400 years and will be remembered as full-length record in almost a tars transforming it into a song for another great album by Kim he made a special effort,” said Swed. to use his/her breath the tenor to have the best decade. that would be considered edgy Deal. “Not only did he show up for all four more efficiently than voice in the 20th century. Except the thirst lasted a decade for Yanni. in produc- Then the rest of the song plays performances of the opera, it almost felt a non-singer would... However, his success was and the drink isn’t merely room Usually when a song is redone, and all hopes are brought to a like the old times when his sheer love of an opera singer must not accomplished easily, temperature, but near hot. screeching halt. it is improved upon. They aren’t being onstage made him winning.” develop the ability to ing opera and Leader of the pack Kim Deal has redone to cater to an aging audi- he had to work extremely Every song has the same drum- Pavarotti’s success lead him through sing very high and low hard. forced out 11 new songs complete beat that, after a while, sounds ence. a journey where he has performed on to meet the demands with mediocre lyrics, music that The coolest song on the record “Most people, who sing more like a cyclical thud than the stages of the most prestigious opera of the score and all this opera singers.” for fun, don’t realize all the lacks dynamic and a general sound music. (“Sinister Foxx”) becomes houses around the world. In four decades must be done without that leaves the listener wondering tainted after Deal repeats “has hard work that goes into The guitars are toned down, he has interpreted 26 different operas, any electronic aids. the study of singing. It’s why Elektra couldn’t provide qual- anyone seen the iguana?” more This requires years of the distortion is faint and almost 315 recitals, 331 concerts, totaling 1266 not just a question of learn- times than I have fingers on my practice and study, for Susan Harmon performances all over the world in more ing to sing correctly from a hands. It starts to sound like a we do not sound the than 60 countries. instructor, technical standpoint [cor- broken record – or, at least, a The tenor, born in Modena, Italy same to ourselves as bad record. we do to our audience. Cal State Fullerton rect breathing, resonation, on October 12, 1935, has become an etc.], but a classical singer All in all, the album doesn’t ambassador of bel canto and Italian When one speaks, or Music Department must learn to project his or deliver. The songs sound like culture throughout the world. With his especially, sings, bones they are a work in progress; constant and strong efforts he has been and cavities in the head her voice without the aid of incomplete. able to transform the image of opera vibrate, resonate and a microphone,” Goodrich Maybe The Breeders’ heyday and enhance its popularity among a vast change our percep- said. “Classical singers is over. public. tion of how we actu- must also study perfor- Maybe it ended with the suc- Pavarotti revealed his talents at a ally sound,” Goodrich mance practice for the dif- cess of “Last Splash,” just before young age. At four, he would climb on said. “Therefore, opera ferent periods in classical the Deal sisters were checked the kitchen table and sing “La Donna e singers have to learn to rely on what music [baroque, classical, into the Betty Ford Clinic. mobile” while the lights were out. they FEEL rather than what they hear. romantic, etc.] and must be able to sing But maybe their time isn’t Pavarotti enjoyed a loving and care- Otherwise, they would be singing with in, at least, English, French, German and up yet. Like Weezer’s “Green” free childhood with his family. His fam- a different technique every time they Italian. It takes years and years to master album, “Title TK” is reacquaint- ily had a very close relationship. They entered a new space in which to sing.” this and one is always learning. ing the long-absent band with the even voted whether Pavarotti should be In 1961 Pavarotti made his first debut In addition to all this, singers must music industry. a gym instructor or study singing. in the singing world when he won the develop their music theory skills, devel- After touring and experiencing To be a professional tenor was a very international “Achille Peri” prize. This op their musical skills, and be able to the “Title TK” era, The Breeders uncertain endeavor. Pavarotti, who had became the year the young tenor would sight-sing.” may sharpen their pencils and already been singing with his father in go from youth to maturity. During this “[Pavarotti] is, by now, a legend brush the dust off of their instru- the Modena Choir, began to attend les- year he married Adua Veroni, which he and he has had a marvelous career,” ments. sons with maestro Arrigo Pola. Pola’s had been engaged to for eight years, got Goodrich continued. “As with all of us, principles would guide him throughout his driver’s license and his professional however, age is catching up with him courtesy of elektra entertainment his long career. Pola, a tenor by profes- triumph, according to www.lucianopa- and his powers are diminishing.” “Title TK” falls flat on creativity and artistic growth. sion left to work in Japan three years varotti.com. later and Pavarotti continued his stud- Thursday, May 23, 2002 Will young players take Allen Iverson's stance on prac- nNBA: Following the Philadelphia guard’s press-conference tirade, basketball coaches are concerned about his influence on child athletes

By Todd Zolecki “There are some kids who really ‘I’m not going to go to practice like Knight Ridder Newspapers love, admire and emulate Allen Allen Iverson.’ The worst they’ll Iverson,” Handler said. “That goes do is not participate once they get PHILADELPHIA - Bernie far beyond what he does on the there.” Handler has been an English teach- basketball court. I truly think it Handler said his big problem er at Frankford High School for the does have an impact in my class- was that he could not get his play- last 31 years. room and in the hallways.” ers off the court to even take a He also is the coach of the There is no question that kids short break. He said they wanted to Pioneers’ Public League boys’ bas- heard Iverson’s words, which were play whenever they could as much ketball team. carried live on television. The ques- as they could, even if they were In that time, Handler has seen tion is: Did they listen? injured. many things influence many of his Then there is this issue: Iverson That seems to be the norm. students. Star guard Allen Iverson said at his news conference that Cardinal Dougherty boys’ bas- of the 76ers certainly is one of he was concerned that having his ketball coach Mark Heimerdinger them. name involved in trade talks would coached Houston Rockets player Iverson made basketball coaches negatively affect his 7-year-old Cuttino Mobley in high school. cringe two weeks ago when he daughter. He pointed out that Mobley, who questioned the value of practice at Did he ever stop to think about averaged 21.7 points per game this a heated and well-publicized sea- how his cavalier approach to prac- season, did not start for the fresh- son-ending news conference. tice, showing up on time and “play- man team during his first year with Iverson used the word “practice’’ ing the right way,” as 76ers’ coach the Cardinals. almost as a derogatory term. He Larry Brown describes it, would Hard work at practice, insisted it was no big deal if he negatively affect younger players? Heimerdinger said, is how Mobley did not work out regularly with his “He’s setting a very bad exam- improved. teammates. ple,” said engineering & sci- “He constantly had to strive to Handler, like some other high ence senior Aquisha Cahoe, The improve,” Heimerdinger said. “As school coaches in the region, said Inquirer’s city girls’ basketball far as it impacting high school he was not worried that Iverson’s player of the year. Cahoe com- athletes, there might be some kids disdain for practice would trickle mitted to play on scholarship at who in their own mind consider krt campus down to athletes at his level. Rutgers. themselves to be superstars and “Allen Iverson has had a greater “You need practice,” she said. might get try to get away with that The Sixers’ Allen Iverson steals the ball from the Celtics Paul Pierce during their game April 28, impact on me as an English teacher “For him to have that kind of talent program. But that’s not going to 2002. Philadelphia defeated Boston, 108-103, but it was not enough for the Sixers to continue on. than as a coach,” Handler said. “His and not practice is good, but you happen at Cardinal Dougherty.” improve and possibly even reach shots if they get bumped around “You have to believe in prac- elocution and sartorial sensibilities still have to be there and develop Chester coach Fred Pickett will the NBA - even though profes- in a game and so they endure the tice,” Pickett said. “When it comes have had a far greater impact for that unity with your team. You not allow that to happen, either. sional basketball is out of reach for punishment of the season. to basketball, if you want to be my students than his practice rou- can’t just be a one-man show all Pickett said most players, even the all but a small minority of players. That is something Iverson has good, you’re only as good as your tine has had on my ballplayers.” the time. star players, were smart enough to That is why Pickett has his play- avoided during his six years in teammates are going to make you. Translation: Kids like to talk and “I don’t think it will affect many realize that they need to practice. ers in the weight room right now. the NBA. Critics predict Iverson’s If you want to be the best you have dress like Iverson much more than kids, but kids do look up to him. I They need to practice during He said he wanted his players to body will break down well before to believe in the team concept.” they like to practice like Iverson. don’t think kids are going to say the season and the off-season to build strength so they can make it should.

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