Professors Fight for Their Rights

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Volume 74, Issue 5 THURSDAY February 28, 2002 Culture Professors fight for their rights taught nFACULTY: Arguing for salary increase and better health coverage, teachers take a stand By Erick Fierro Martinez process ended, Sekelick said President by trip Daily Titan Staff Writer of the CFA Susan Meisenhelder continued fact-finding at an informal level The California Faculty Association as of last Monday. nEDUCATION: Israeli met Monday with Cal State Fullerton’s After Caraway publishes his find- faculty members in an effort to explain ings, it remains confidential for a group seeks to give where contract negotiations stand and period of 10 days. When the report the possibility of a faculty strike. becomes public, the current contract Jewish students a The CFA argues that professors will expire and the faculty will have deserve a 2.5 percent general salary the legal right to strike if an agreement chance to learn more increase, step increases based on their cannot be reached. However, since about the Holy Land length of employment, department fact-finding continued at an informal chair increases, expanded lecturer level for several days, Caraways find- By AnnaLiza Ganchingco health insurance and counselor salary ings may not become a part of public conversion. Daily Titan Staff Writer record for several more days. According to the California A strike authorization vote has After a successful winter program, Postsecondary Commission, a salary been set for CSU faculty members Birthright Israel is now accepting gap for CSU faculty will be more than on March 17-28. Faculty at CSUF applications for spring and summer 7 percent for the 2001-2002 fiscal will vote from March 25-28. The trips. year. vote will either allow for the faculty Birthright Israel is a partnership The purpose of the meeting was to accept the Chancellor’s Office last between local Jewish Communities, to inform and discuss with faculty and final offer, or to reject the offer the people of Israel, the Israeli govern- members the broader issues and the and to authorize the Board of Chapter ment and leading Jewish philanthro- seriousness of the CFA’s negotiations Presidents, upon recommendation of pists. with CSU. the bargaining team, to declare a strike. The partnership offers what they However, fewer than 20 faculty The ballot will also allow for faculty to call “the gift.” The gift is a free 10-day members made the effort to attend. recommend a strike for no stated dura- trip to Israel with an educational peer “Make no mistake, we are involved tion or for a limited duration. group. If selected to go, the gift will in a fight,” said CFA Associate Vice Fortunately for CSUF students, the President Mark Sekelick. “We have first week of a possible strike will be cover the person’s roundtrip airfare, JEANNE HOFFA/Special to the Daily Titan hotel, transportation and other related sat at the bargaining table for two during spring break, and will likely In San Francisco, Sam Casas (right) and Abel Macias give Chancellor Charles B. Reed an earful. expenses. years and all they (CSU) say is – no.” not affect the academic semester. A Registration began in early February Professors, lecturers and part-time strike will most likely force both sides rable institutions,” said CSU Manager additional evidence that faculty already versities similar to CSU. and already an overwhelming number faculty members have been in con- into finding common ground within a of Media Relations Clara Fellow. enjoy competitive salaries. In response to faculty workload, of people have applied for this pro- tract negotiations since last spring. In few days. Contrary to her previous statement, In the Web site, the administration the CFA argues that the parties should gram, said Joe Wagner, a spokesman July, the CFA declared an impasse The negotiations have been plagued Fellow acknowledged inadequacies also argued against any need to reduce establish tenure-track faculty hiring for Birthright Israel. and entered into mediation over the with protests by faculty, students and within the system. faculty workload. goals for each contract year that real- Birthright Israel works closely with fall. Last week, the CFA and CSU labor representatives up and down “CSU is committed to hiring, 1200 It is the belief of CSU that fac- istically hold the prospect of increasing trip organizers in coordinating all air concluded the final statutory phase California. additional tenure professors to correct ulty has a smaller workload than other the ratio of tenure track to lecturer hir- travel, setting high educational stan- of the bargaining process known as The largest of these demonstra- the inefficiencies of the system and to public comprehensive institutions in ing in CSU. dards, procedural guidelines and secu- fact-finding. tions took place at the San Francisco ensure there is adequate faculty for the the country. The main supporting data “Students should have the oppor- rity policies. Trip organizers are put The fact-finding hearings took place Marriott while the Chancellor of CSU universities,” Fellow said. were national figures used to suggest tunity to establish relationships with through a rigorous process to insure Feb. 13-15 in Sacramento. Each side Charles B. Reed spoke before the According to the CSU Web page, that CSU patterns are in line with the their professors, which would pro- the safety of the participants. provided the neutral fact-finder, John American Council on Education. More www.calstate.edu, the CSU admin- national average for the use of tempo- vide the student the opportunity for a The program is eligible to all Jewish Caraway, with written documentation than 800 protesters joined assembly istrator’s presentation to fact-finding rary faculty. somewhat more stable environment,” young adults from the ages 18 to 26 for the oral arguments presented. Ed members and others in protest of the argued that the two percent general- The commission also states that fac- Sekelick said in response to a build up who have not been to Israel. In a peer Purcell, representing the CFA, and chancellor’s apparent failed leadership salary increase for faculty compensa- ulty salaries would have to increase by in bureaucracy in CSU. group of about 40 people, they will Sam Strafaci, representing CSU, pre- and anti-faculty attitudes. tion provided by the 2002 California more than 10 percent in 2002-2003 to tour Israel, create new friendships and sented arguments. “The workload at CSU is similar to State budget is sufficient and offered achieve parity with colleges and uni- have a better understanding of their Although the formal fact-finding or less than the workload at compa- culture. It is neither a political or religious based trip. “It is a bonding experience for the young Jewish people,” said Wagner. Their Web site describes it as “an AS Web page hooks students up to cam- experience that involves all of the Jewish community, here in the states n even use the new features. working on the redesign. He looked ings. It also has a calendar of AS events faculty,” said student and marketing as well as all over the country.” INTERNET: The Soon, he will get his answer. at the design, which consisted mostly for the entire semester. assistant Jimmy Maglio. “All they “I have become the groupie of updated site has links The revamped Web site, www. of mundane text blocks, and created a Information on AS officers, commit- have to do is click and they can see Birthright Israel,” said Rabbi Michael asi.fullerton.edu, debuted in early new, more engaging template. tees, elections and bylaws can be found everything that’s going on, on campus, Melchoir, deputy foreign minister for to recreational sports, February. With most of the site up and The student designer used input on the ASI Leadership link. on one given day.” Israel and chairman of the Birthright running, AS officials are busy promot- from staff and students. He also looked The recreational sports section has AS plans to add more amenities Israeli steering committee. Children’s Center and ing the new venue and bracing for what at other student government Web sites information on intramural, aquatic and to the site as the semester progresses. Melchoir said that it is a visit Titan Student Union they hope is a positive response from and implemented his own designs. youth programs. A weekly prize contest will be held, that in many ways can change their the public. The result is an artsy, interactive Information about on-campus child- using entry forms found on the site. life. Seeing the participants brings By Theresa Salinas In early January, government offi- Web site that provides information care and downloadable applications A sponsor section may be added that encouragement to the Israeli people, Daily Titan Staff Writer cers decided to redo the Web site, in on AS leaders, Recreation Sports, the can be found at the children’s center would feature coupons for local eater- he added. hopes of enhancing communication Children’s Center, the TSU and other link. ies. A chat room could be added in the Though growing tension between between students and AS, AS President AS programs. The TSU page has links to informa- future. the Israelis and the Palestinians may Web designer Alberto Ruiz recently Alex Lopez said. They were looking “I’m pretty happy with it,” Ruiz said tion on a barrage of services offered at “I would encourage students to check be of some concern to participants, spent about 120 hours upgrading the for a medium that would allow them with a grin. the facility, including student lounges, out the site,” Ruiz said. “Because with trip organizers are taking every pre- Associated Students Web site. to inform students about AS-sponsored “It’s easier, quicker and allows us to games and food court. one glance, students can go on and find caution. He spent 120 hours transforming programs and to interact with students interact with non-traditional students,” The site also features an interac- out what’s going on around them and Extra security has been added so staff input into links and pages. He who attend class during non-traditional Lopez said. “It’s like an online maga- tive scheduling calendar, which allows what’s available to them.” 0the experience can be safe and as accrued 120 hours toiling at his desk time slots. A colorful, modern Web site zine.” groups to reserve meeting rooms enjoyable as possible. To insure the in the Titan Student Union basement, seemed like the perfect solution. The general information link pro- throughout campus with the simple ISRAEL/ 3 designing and redesigning pages — Armed with the mission of creating vides information on student scholar- click of a mouse. 120 hours wondering if students will a user-friendly Web site, Ruiz began ships, health insurance and job open- “It’s useful for students, staff and Spring blooms for Arboretum TITAN n northeast corner of campus, is begin- warned of pests the spring bloom e x t r a s SEASON: The floral ning to shed its winter foliage. might attract. gardens popped up With spring just around the corner, “The spring flowers bring out the the daffodils are especially bright, pollinators, insects that have been online earlier than expected bunched together in large groups of dormant all winter,” Jones said. due to unusual rainy, white and yellow flowers under the Through the winding path of the n Check out bare deciduous trees. floral gardens, LaFond points to the the Daily then sunny, weather “It may seem a little early, but purple California lilacs and takes some things are always in bloom,” time to pluck and sample a Surinam Titan online at By Jenn Stewart said Ron LaFond, Potters Nursery cherry. http:// Daily Titan Staff Writer manager in the Arboretum. “This is a place where you have dailytitan.fullerton.edu. The early bloom is due to a rainy to walk around,” LaFond said. “If December, recent warm weather and you don’t like what you see, come “I wander’d lonely as a cloud, the longer hours of springtime day- back in five minutes. It is constantly upcoming That floats on high o’er vales and light. changing.” hills, “Typically, this is California’s Students, oblivious to the early When all at once I saw a crowd, rainy season,” said C. Eugene Jones, bloom, study in the solitude of the A host of golden daffodils” W. n Look for a preview Chairman of the Biology Department. natural sanctuary. Lovers hold hands of Women’s History Wordsworth “…if there’s a lot of moisture and and take a moment to sit on a bench If it weren’t for the 200-year time warm weather, that’ll trigger the early and enjoy the view. Month in the news difference, Wordsworth could very bloom.” Although people are scattered section of tomorrow’s well have been writing about the Jones said the flowers most likely throughout the Arboretum’s 26 issue of The Daily Titan VALENTIN MENDOZA/Daily Titan Arboretum this week. to bloom early are the bulb plants Bright yellow daffodils add fresh color to the Arboretum gardens. The Arboretum, located at the and underground perennials. He also ARBORETUM/ 3

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CALENDARCALENDAR OFOF EVENTSEVENTS Community through March 3 at the Plummer the Main Art Gallery. Admission mation, call (714) 278-3371. Auditorium. For more informa- is free. For more information, call The Curtis Theatre Premiere tion, call (714) 526-3832. (714) 278-7750. The Career Planning and Series presents “Godspell” at In honor of Black History Placement Center will have a the Brea Civic & Cultural Center Month, the Watts Village Theater The Pollak Library hosts an job-search workshop March 4 from Feb. 22 through March 10. Company presents “Weights,” exhibit of David Scharf’s most at noon in the TSU Theatre. For “Godspell” is a theatrical event a one-man play, at the Los recent images through March 15 more information, call (714) 278- based on the Gospel according Angeles Theater Center through in the Atrium Gallery. For more 3121. ttwwoo to St. Matthew. March 17. Ticket prices are $20 information, call (714) 278-2633. A GUIDE TO WHAT’S HAPPENING Ticket prices are $17 for for general admission and $15 TSU Underground will have adults, $15 for seniors and $10 for students and seniors. For The Department of Dance free bowling Feb. 28 from 3 p.m. BRIEFS for children. Tickets may be more information, call (213) 485- presents the Tony Award until 7 p.m. For more informa- purchased at www.curtistheatre. 1681. winning play “Dancing at tion, call (714) 278-2144. org or by calling (714) 990-7722. Lughnasa,” from March 8-17 donations of professional and casu- “Car Nation” exhibit at Parking is free. The Grand Central Art Center in Little Theatre. Tickets are As part of the Black History al clothing, shoes and accessories Grand Central Art Gallery in Santa Ana will host an exhibi- available at the Performing Arts Month, the Afro Ethnic Studies from the public on Saturdays from The Fairplex in Pomona tion of paintings, automobiles, Center box office or by calling Department presents “Building The art of Kenny Scharf, a self- 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. presents a show by the Millard and mixed media images by (714) 278-3371. & Strengthening the African described “pop surrealist,” will be Working Wardrobe is cur- Sheets Gallery Tuesday through Kenny Scharf March 2 through American Community,” Feb. on exhibit at the Cal State Fullerton rently looking for volunteers for it’s Sunday from Feb. 23 through April 28. For more information, The Department of Music 28 at 5:50 p.m. in the Alumni Grand Central Art Gallery March 2 upcoming “Days of Self-Esteem” March 31. This is its second call (714) 567-7233 or log on to presents a guitar master class House. For more information, through April 28. event on May 5. The organization’s post-fair exhibit and it will include www.arts.fullerton.edu/events. with Antigoni Goni Feb. 28 call (714) 278-3848. Focusing on Scharf’s passion for signature event includes personal a sculpture of Carl Milles. For at 7 p.m. in Room 117 at the customized automobiles and ideol- grooming services, accessory more information, call (909) 865- Campus Performing Arts Center. Goni is The Associated Students ogy of Western mass culture, “Car demonstrations, motivational and 4262. the first-prize winner of the 1995 presents a lecture on “The presentational skills seminars and Nation” will showcase automobile- The College of the Arts International Guitar Foundation Anatomy of Religious related imagery from his paintings Career Fairs for the people they The Fullerton Civic Light presents “Joseph Musil: The of America Competition. Tickets Extremism” March 4 at 7 p.m. in from the 1970s into the 1990s. service. For additional details con- Opera presents the musi- Ceremonial Magic of Theatre are $10 and $5 with advance the Pollak Library North, Room Scharf studied for a brief time at tact the Working Wardrobe office at cal “The Scarlet Pimpernel” Architecture” through March 7 in Titan discount. For more infor- 130. For more information, call the Art College in Santa Barbara (714) 971-9090 or visit their Web before moving to New York in 1978 site at www.workingwardrobes.org. where he attended the School of Visual Arts and graduated with a Benefit Horse Show BFA in 1981. It was in New York that Scharf The Fran Joswick Therapeutic met Keith Haring and Jean-Michel Riding Center will be hosting its Daily Titan Quote Basquiat who shared his interest in 10th annual benefit horse show graffiti art and popular culture and on May 5 at the Oaks Blenheim later gained prominence as part of Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park the graffiti art movement. Admission in San Juan Capistrano. of the Week is free. For more information visit Equestrians from all over www.grandcentralartcenter.com or Orange County and surrounding contact the Grand Central Art gal- areas will participate in the non- leries at (714) 567-7233. profit organization’s effort to raise money to continue serving the dis- Working Wardrobes abled community with therapeutic “Nothing is at last sacred but the integrity of your finds temporary location riding programs. of operation The day’s event will include over 500 people participating in English, own mind. Absolve you to yourself, and you shall After losing its storefront and Western, Reining and Dressage warehouse in Garden Grove, classes all taking place across four Working Wardrobes, a non-profit arenas. The center has offered have the suffrage of the world.” organization that supplies men, therapeutic riding programs for women and emancipating teens over 24 years with over 200 clients with the tools necessary to enter or per week from ages 2 to 95 being rejoin the workforce with dignity and served. self-esteem, has found the Cox The center also has summer ~Ralph Waldo Emerson Communications warehouse as a camps for special groups like Sickle place to continue their operations. Cell Anemia. Registration for train- In addition to the dona- ing classes begin at 7:30 a.m. on tion of warehouse space, Cox May 5 and classes range from $17 Communication also donated five to $25 with a mandatory drug fee of racks of clothing collected during a $3. Spectators are free. week-long clothing drive. Using the For more information contact 11,000 square feet of warehouse Caroll Roberson, associate director space donated by Cox, the orga- of development, at (949) 240-8441 nization will again begin to accept ext. 111.

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Galaxy team in any language By Abigaile C. Siena 27,000-seat soccer stadium, seven soc- n Daily Titan Staff Writer cer-training fields, 36 tennis courts, an CONTEST: Foreign Language Department expandable 6,000-seat track and field is hosting a Spanish-only writing competition The reputation of a landmark can be venue and the development of the Pete determined by its size and location. Sampras Tennis Academy alongside the By Alma Castillo because of the interaction. The axiom “size matters” applies to pre-existing Velodrome, inline roller- Daily Titan Staff Writer “I really like being part of the most, if not all sports venues. hockey rink, baseball and softball fields. Spanish Club because it gives stu- Groundbreaking ceremonies for the According to Anschutz Entertainment Spanish speakers have the chance dents the opportunity to know more new 85-acre National Training Center Group and Staples Center President to express their passion for poetry people and participate in the activi- were held Feb. 26 on the campus of Timothy J. Leiweke, the NTC project is in the 2002 Poetry and Story Tale ties that the Spanish Club orga- California State University, Dominguez privately funded. Contest hosted by the Department nizes,” Ledezma said. Hills. “This is going to be an amazing cam- of Foreign Languages. The contest is open to all Cal State Soaring temperatures failed to scorch pus for all of those athletes and all of “This contest has “I partici- Fullerton students. the crowd’s enthusiasm, as plans for the those kids to come to,” Leiweke said. given students the Also, students have to site were unveiled to the public. “This is just the beginning.” opportunity to express pated in this write their poems or University President James E. Lyons Sweeney also thinks this is a positive their ideas, opinions stories in Spanish. Sr. welcomed CSU Chancellor Charles project for the community. and feelings so we contest and The participants B. Reed; Carson Mayor Daryl Sweeney; “This is a great day for Carson and its can recognize their must send three copies U.S. Soccer Federation President Robert 90,000 residents,” Sweeney said. “This talent,” said Lydia I won first of their work, double- Contiguglia and MLS Commissioner [event] brings a national significance ABIGAILE C. SIENA/Daily Titan Velez, coordinator of spaced with their sig- Don Garber took part in the festivities by and prominence to what was our ‘little A full-scale model of the National Training Center was displayed. the Spanish Club. place...” nature included. There “turning soil” on the site with gold-plated bedroom community.” now soccer will have its new home right Prior to becoming a professional tennis The contest is an are no guidelines on shovels. Sweeney also said that the growth of here in Carson, Southern California,” player, Sampras left Southern California annual event held the content of the Members of the community were the facility would bring economic devel- Garber said. to train in Florida. He expressed his in the spring and it Paola Ledezma, poems or stories. also invited to the ceremonies despite opment to the residents and businesses Guest athletes Alexei Lalas, soccer views on giving back to the commu- has been done for six Cash prizes will be the appearance of protesters across the in Carson. player for the L.A. Galaxy, and Sampras nity through the Pete Sampras Tennis years. awarded for the win- street. These were the same people who “The National Training Center has arrived on the site via bulldozer before Academy. His plans also include the pos- Judges for the con- ners of the contest; opposed the idea of building the NTC on helped us forge new partnerships and concluding the ceremonies with the sibility of teaching tennis at the PSTA. test will be professors of the Language first place receives $100, second campus property, two years ago. make in-roads for this community,” shoveling of dirt. “This community has been good to and Literature Department. place receives $80, and third place “It’s more than soccer balls, tennis Reed said. Lalas spoke to the crowd about his me over the years and it’s [Pete Sampras “I think that this is a great oppor- receives $70. balls, track shoes and basketballs,” Lyons “The commencement of this project expectations for the NTC. He also Tennis Academy] my way of giving tunity for students to express their The Foreign Language and said. “It’s really about building a first- in Carson is another defining moment expressed hope that the facility would be back to the community and giving back talent and so they can maintain Literature Department and other rate, high-quality sports-training center in the history of our league and the sport able to produce talented soccer players to the sport of tennis,” Sampras said. “It their active language,” said Carlos private contributors donated the here on campus. When people talk about itself,” Garber said. that would someday win the World Cup could only be positive to the community Mendez, president of the Spanish prize money. The prizes will be being placed on the map, I [can] guaran- He also emphasized that the new for the United States. of the Los Angeles area to have a major Club. distributed April 30 at 4 p.m. in the tee that when this project is completed, training facility will also serve as the “This is important not only to the Los training facility for athletes to come “I participated in this contest and Titan Theatre. Entries can be mailed everybody in higher education and ath- training center for the country’s national Angeles Galaxy but also to the City of I won first prize in the poetry sec- or dropped off at the Department of letes around the world will know about teams and the spiritual home for the sport Los Angeles and the City of Carson,” tion,” said Paola Ledezma, a former Foreign Language and Literature Cal State Dominguez Hills.” of soccer in the United States. Lalas said. “It was my pleasure to be here participant of this contest. Ledezma and will be accepted until March Slated to open on June 1, 2003, the “Baseball has the house that Ruth built, because I believe in the future of soccer has been in the Spanish Club for 21. $125 million facility will include a basketball had its Boston Garden and as does everybody here.” a year and likes being in the club Color boundries exist in final lecture series nDISCUSSION: CSUF French graduate student, Tony Jugé spoke in the TSU about ‘white privilege’ By Michael Matter sociology programs at the Universities beliefs in equality and fairness for all tion to race, that any past colonization of Daily Titan Staff Writer of California Riverside, Irvine and San citizens. other people was for economic, not racial Diego. He also said that if white privilege purposes.” The last of four African-American Jugé said he is president of a new exists, then the American dream is not A.C. Campbell, CSUF graduate stu- Legacy Speakers Series was held at Cal campus club, only two weeks old called equally available to all citizens and indi- dent in sociology said after the lecture, “ State Fullerton on Wednesday as part of Intellectuals with Attitudes.” Their goal viduals must re-examine their shared More projects like this should be done… national Black History Month. is to promote non-Western theories and beliefs and values. not just during Black History Month Titled “ A Legacy of White Privilege,” theorists that the Western world knows “I feel white privilege is definitely but throughout the year in order to raise the lecture featured Tony Jugé, CSUF little or nothing about. alive,” said Kené Washington, a commu- consciousness about the conditions that graduate student in sociology, a French “Whiteness equals white privilege,” nications major. “There are people who many people live under in America.” citizen in the United States on a student Jugé said. “Whiteness is not just an are not aware of how others are affected Tiffany Tolder, also a graduate student visa. American problem, it is a problem in by this privilege.” in sociology, said, “The acknowledge- Jugé has already earned both a bach- France, a problem for all western society. He said people are not alone. ment of whiteness and its defining privi- elor’s and master’s degree in English Whiteness is an un-earned privilege, an “France is supposed to be a color- lege is an issue that must be addressed while in France. un-marked marker. blind society,” Jugé said. “The French do and discussed in an effort to achieve Jugé is finishing his last semester Jugé said it is anti-American to even not think they have a race problem-they understanding between all groups.” KATIE CUMPER/Daily Titan graduate thesis paper, “ The Modern Tony Juge, lectured about the privileges of being born white. talk about white privilege. It contradicts call it a class problem. The French want Politics of Citizenship and Whiteness in universally accepted American cultural you to think that they do not pay atten- France” and has applied to the doctorate

discover the relationship they have “This is more like a city park egret and a night heron. ISRAEL with their Jewish identity. It is a trip of ARBORETUM than an Arboretum,” said Peter Ross, The birds are as unruffled by n from page 1 self-discovery, he said. n from page 1 a retired commercial artist, who LaFond as he is of them. As he “It allows them to reconnect and spends about three hours every day passes the pond, he takes a moment safety of participants, tour routes have strengthen their own identity and at acres, for the most part the pathways in the Arboretum studying birds and to stop and smell the blooming mag- been changed as well as the daily the same time have a better under- are unwalked, the benches remain wildlife. nolias. itinerary. Israeli security guards will standing of the Israeli culture,” said unseated. People using the Arboretum’s The magnolia tree’s warm, accompany the group during their a participant of the program on the “I’d always known it was here,” intricate trail system as a running humid aroma is more reminiscent of stay. They will also be using the Israel organization’s Web site. said Adrian Alonzo, a psychology track combined with the music blar- Georgia in early June than Fullerton Airlines to travel. This will be the first Birthright Israel was created in major. “My elementary school class ing from the practicing baseball team in February. time using this airline said Melchoir. order to diminish the division between came here on a field trip.” take away from the peaceful atmo- The Arboretum includes itself Although the extra security has the Israeli and Jewish communities Although it was Alonzo’s first sphere, Ross said. with everything from cactuses to limited the scope of some of the routes around the world. It is now in its third visit to the Arboretum since his third- Even though some animals are conifers. Its varying landscape pro- that were used in previous trips, the year of offering the gift. It has already grade class had explored all its nooks deterred by the noise pollution, there vides a habitat for many plants not focus is more on the feeling of togeth- sent over 28,000 participants to Israel. and crannies, he remembered it as a are still many to admire. native to the region. erness said Melchoir. This program is expected to run for peaceful haven. As he stops alongside a pond teem- “This is such a lovely place, there It offers them an intellectual chal- five years. At the end of five years However, not all of the Arboretum’s ing with reeds and grass, LaFond is no place in Orange County like it,” lenge and allows them the chance to it has a goal to have 100,000 people visitors feel the same way. points out a great blue heron, a snowy Ross said.

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‘Cheval’ ‘Damned’ way to to trot remember around By Trinity Powells over the world, killing both mortal Daily Titan Asst. News Editor and vampire that stand in her way. Directed by Michael Rymer and big top Horror movies are allowed to be produced by Jorge Saralegui, “Queen grotesque and often times disturbing of the Damned” was a worthy horror works of art that create a sense of film whose only flaw it could not n fear and morbid thoughts. control — the lasting image of the PREVIEW: Comedy The late Aaliyah’s last film almost angelic entertainer Aaliyah. captures the hilarious “Queen of the Damned,” the screen Known for her futuristic and neo- adaptation of the second book of urban music and her ability to capti- collaboration between the popular vampire series by Anne vate a crowd with dance moves that Rice, accomplished these sinister every boy band wish they had first, a man and his horse, traits with every passionate embrace the lasting image of the R&B art- in this upcoming show of teeth to flesh. ist as a bloodsucking, flesh-ripping, But beyond accomplishing the blood-thirty vampire queen wouldn’t By Naomi Ulici fear inducing and blood curdling sit easy with any adoring fan. Special to the Daily Titan effects that have made many horror Carried to her resting place in films classics that still cause the hairs a white carriage pulled by white on the back of people’s necks to rise, stallions, the image of Aaliyah as a Horsing around is Gilles St. the film, though entertaining, had an resurrected, manipulating vampire Croix’s specialty. effect of the image of the beautiful queen conflicted with the image that Co-producer and director of COURTESY OF DAVIDSON & CHOY PUBLICITY entertainer more horrifying than the her fans had grown to know through Cirque du Soleil, St. Croix and his seas of blood spilled in every scene. From the creators of Cirque du Soleil comes a comedy that is much more than just horsing around. her music and movies like “Romeo four-hoofed friends have created The tale begins with the age-old Must Die.” “Cheval,” an equestrian show that excess and the power of sugges- Formula 1 racecar is the best expres- blacksmith. Lestat (Stuart Townsend) who, after Though slightly flawing the is sure to evoke glee from even tion, this gargantuan tent - a perfect sion of horsepower we have,” St. “The horse is not a machine! It’s a a century of slumber, re-enters the young singer’s image unintention- the most sophisticated Southern example. Croix said. living, breathing animal,” St. Croix modern world with a new thirst ally, her performance and the film as California crowd. With diminutive theatrical light- Cheval seeks to find a better said. “You must treat a horse with — stardom. a whole was realistic and astounding A combination of comedic circus ing, costumes and the right music, expression this March, beginning respect and take the time to train After seducing a young rock band for the senses. antics, moving dramatic pieces and the 46-foot center ring becomes a a 3-year tour of North America in them.” into becoming his new entourage, Adding a “matrix” twist to vam- action-packed stunts, the event is reminiscent portrait of Old Europe. a whirl of acrobatics, dance, music While he has never received for- the vampire Lestat becomes a rock pire attack scenes, Warner Bros. set to begin March 20 and plans to The simplicity of life that once and drama that only brings out the mal equestrian training, St. Croix’s star to rival the fame of the Grateful amplified the modern touch. run through April 7 at the Orange bonded horse to man. personality in each animal. upbringing on a farm has taught him Dead. The vampires of the film almost County Fairgrounds & Exposition “I wanted to capture the collabo- Similar equestrian shows - more about horses and their enormous Lestat tests all of vampire kind by made one envious and longing of Center in Costa Mesa. ration between man and horse – and entertainment that competition - are memory and sensitivity. revealing their secrets through his their supernatural abilities. Cheval – meaning “horse” in create a sense of passing through hard to find in the United States, “They learn by repetition. Their lyrics in an effort to draw vampires Though entertaining the lasting French – will take place under time, because the horse has been however quite popular in Europe. whole body is like a memory map. from their hiding. image of Aaliyah is an unpleasant the world’s largest hand-painted with us for thousands of years,” St. Media Representative Tim Choy Whenever you touch the horse here Awakening more than the ire of side effect. While being a tribute Big Top, whose turrets and folds Croix said. of Davidson & Choy Publicity only - it knows why, whenever you touch his vampire brethren, Lestat’s music to the entertainers great ability to resemble a French chateau in Loire That is his reason for going back knows of one other show that has there – it knows why,” he said. awakens the admiration and love captivate her audience, the film Valley. to the basics. To remind people of toured the U.S., of the same size and Thus, little by little they can be of Akasha (Aaliyah), the mother of also damns all that remember her Made of 6,458 square-meters of how powerful that relationship is, magnitude. trained to turn this way and that, all vampires, from her centuries of with a lasting image of anything canvas, the top took 435 gallons of regardless of computerization and With a traveling company of over capable of retaining spectacular and slumber beneath the Arctic ice. but a queen. paint and nearly months to com- the Internet. 30 horse of 17 different breeds, 30 amazing routines. With Lestat as her king by her plete. It stretches over four masts “Our civilization wouldn’t vaulters, actors, musicians, singers For more information about side, Akasha seeks to once again re- and is 65 feet tall. be where it is today without the and artists, Cheval has a entou- Cheval, go to their Web site at www. establish her blood lust and dominion St. Croix is known to believe in horse! We live in a world where the rage of trainers, grooms and even a cheval theatre.com. ‘Dragonfly’ shocks the crowd nREVIEW: Costner in and forces her to evacuate. With some assistance from his cohorts Leaving on a jam-packed yellow to keep his mind off Emily and his very believes that his school bus riding along side a mountain understanding and helpful neighbor Mrs. cliff, an avalanche occurs that knocks over Belmont played by Kathy Bates, Joe tries deceased wife may be the vehicle, killing everyone aboard. to move on with his life. In pure disbelief Joe tries to come to The stalking presence of Emily’s trying to communicate the realization that he will never see his ghost over Joe is too much for him to By Dustin J. Grindel life-long partner again. put aside. Daily Titan Staff Writer Her haunting voice and image keep In a leap of faith, Joe seeks to figure him in mourning. out the meaning of the sign seen by Grab a date and some popcorn and In the aftermath, Joe keeps his prom- Emily’s patients. head to the theater this Friday to show ises to his late wife by checking on her With a great supporting cast, hopefully support for Cal State Fullerton alum, patients in the pediatric ward. Costner will get better reviews than his Kevin Costner as he stars in “Dragonfly,” Emily’s ghost preoccupies Joe so last movie “3000 Miles to Graceland.” a scary and suspense-filled drama. much that he cannot work efficiently. Tom Shadyac, who has directed such In his newest flick Costner plays Dr. She tries to tell him something from big comedies as Jim Carrey’s “Liar Liar” Joe Darrow, a respected expert in trau- the other side by making her presence and Eddie Murphy’s “Nutty Professor,” ma and tragedy at Chicago Memorial felt. shows he can handle drama, even if it Hospital. She knocks over a dragonfly paper- eventually gets away from him. But his expertise cannot help him when weight, taps at his window and material- This movie is entertaining, filled with his wife, Emily (Susanna Thompson), izes through her patients who have faced suspense and a surprising ending. dies on a mountain road in Venezuela. near-death experiences. The film may not be as frightening Emily, a pediatric oncologist, sets out Joe struggles in understanding the pic- as other scary movies, but “Dragonfly” COURTESY OF UNIVERSAL PICTURES on a medical mercy mission in Venezuela tures of crosses that these patients paint. will definitely give edgy seat jumpers a Kevin Costner as Dr. Darrow discusses his concerns with neighbor, Mrs. Belmont (Kathy Bates). that goes awry when a nasty storm moves bumpy ride. ‘Taking Sides’ could cost a lifetime of pain

nPLAY: As a German, as terrified of opposing him as the ly heartless, all-business uncultured Actress Marnelle Ross played Jews were. American. Tamara Sachs, a widow whose hus- looking out the The play surrounds the moral He showed moments of real caring band was a musician and eventually dilemma that one German, Dr. and compassion. killed because he was Jewish. window is a different Wilhelm Furtwangler, had to battle His character’s relentlessness is Ross’ performance seemed a little with until the point in which it made due to the sickening things he had forced and detached; despite the real experience, especially him physically sick. witnessed to innocent human life. tears she produced on stage. during the Holocaust Furtwangler was a composer who After someone made a comment It was hard to believe she was considered himself an artist above in defense of Furtwangler, Fraley’s thinking about her husband the whole By Deborah Germinaro all else. character said, “It’s tough to smell time. Daily Titan Staff Writer “I am a musician and I believe in sweet when you’ve crawled through Finally, Actress Kelly Stark played music. I am an artist and I believe raw sewage.” Emmi Straube. in art. You could say art is my reli- It was unsure if Fraley’s character Straube was Major Arnold’s sec- “Taking Sides” by playwright gion,” Furtwangler said. believed Furtwangler was guilty or retary. Ronald Harwood is a complicated Although standing firm in per- if he simply wanted to punish some- Stark played a fragile, innocent, and compelling drama about the ter- sonal beliefs is admired, controversy one. wide-eyed little thing. ror and confusion that existed during arose when Furtwangler continued to Fraley showed this well because Overall, “Taking Sides” is a fasci- Hitler’s Nazi regime. make beautiful music during a time there times when it seemed as though nating play about human suffering, The play is unique in that it doesn’t that was anything but beautiful. his character didn’t know either. moral dilemmas, truth and strength paint the usual clear picture of the He was accused of being allies Actor Joseph Hutcheson played of convictions. protagonist and antagonist. with Hitler because all other compos- Helmuth Rode, a German musician Director Sharyn Case appeared to The audience is literally forced to ers left Germany when Hitler took who played under Furtwangler. understand the meaning and impor- take sides within their own mind as over. “This is an honest man we are talk- tance of this play. to who and what was right during a Furtwangler stayed in Germany ing about and the greatest conductor “Taking Sides” is being performed time when everything was twisted with one defense. alive,”Rode said. by the Rude Guerrilla Theater and warped. “I love my country, body, mind, Rode had amazing stage presence. Company at The Empire Theater. The play exhibits a look at a time and soul. I could not leave it in its He showed fear, submissiveness, The Empire Theater is located at from the perspective of Germans. darkest hour of 1933 or 1934.” and desperation, thoroughly under- 200 N. Broadway in Santa Ana. It takes a peek at who the Germans It clustered emotional thoughts standing his character. The show runs through the middle really were. and ideas. Rode also added some much- of March. With the exception of Hitler, Actor Lloyd Botway who played appreciated comic relief. Ticket prices are $15 for general Germans were not these crazy, evil, Furtwangler was strong and focused. Actor Brent Nowak played Lt. admission and $12 for students and tyrannical, soulless human beings Botway brought empathy and vul- David Wills, Major Arnold’s assis- seniors. that tortured and murdered simply nerability to his character. tant. Show times are Friday and because it was supposedly instinc- Actor Jay Michael Fraley played Nowak’s character had some Saturday at 8 p.m. tual. Major Steve Arnold, the American obvious strong opinions about The play gave the audience a claims assessor who interrogated Furtwangler. chance to see that there were Germans Furtwangler as to his affiliation with He played a respectful, polite, COURTESY OF EMPIRE THEATER who not only disagreed with Hitler “The Party.” honest man but needed to make his but who were also disgusted and just Fraley was perfect as the seeming- presence more known. ‘Taking Sides’ will run through March at the Empire Theater. DETOUR Thursday, February 28, 2002 5 ‘Cross’ing over brings imagery

was a kid. nCONCERT: Musical The audience immediately broke out into laughter in response simplicity attracts local to his comment. However, throughout his per- audiences to the oldie- formance he maintained a roman- but-goodie talents who tic mood. Performing songs like share the limelight “Sailing,” “I Know you well,” “Swept Away,” “I Really Don’t By Esmeralda Sosa Know Anymore,” and “Think of Daily Titan Staff Writer Laura,” took the breath away of many women that night. A nostalgic moment occurred Casually dressed in jeans, when he performed “Arthur’s accompanied in a black leather Theme” the song that earned him jacket and singing with an impec- an Academy Award. This song cable voice, Christopher Cross brought tears out of her seven- opened his show with “In a Red year-old son’s eyes according to Room,” from his 1998 album Cristina Meza. “Walking in Avalon.” “Nature’s Way,” was the last COURTESY OF DAVIDSON & CHOY PRODUCTIONS Here two artists of the 1970s song that he performed. He This circus is more than elephants and peanuts, under the tent lies talent and acrobatic tradition. lit up the night with romanticism. walked off stage leaving people Sharing the stage for the first once again, on their feet applaud- time in Los Angeles County, five ing the marvelous performance. time Grammy award winner, Cross The great talent and profes- and soft-rock band, “Ambrosia,” sionalism that both artists possess opened a series of music concerts characterized the concert, while at the La Mirada Theatre. other artists waste a ridiculous ‘Dralion’ brings color to nature In front of a full theatre, amount of money in technologi- Ambrosia took the stage. cal equipment in some cases to South Bay band delighted distort attention away from them, the audience with songs “Time because of their lack of talent. Waits for No One,” “Holding n “The public might not notice the differ- audience’s mind,” Barbeau said. The concert had a very simple EVENT: It is a depiction of ence between this show and other shows,” The fabrics and prints are dyed and tested On to Yesterday,” and “Magical setting. A few lights, and chrome Mystery Tour.” The performance life and the four natural said Sylvie Galarneau, artistic director. in a lab and more than 16,000 feet of fabric in the back of the stage that Emotion is a key element in the success of were used in creating the performers attire. reached its climax when tunes of changed color. their 1980 song “You’re the Only Which was enough to give the elements represented with the show. They are washed at least 50 times in a cos- Women” hit the audience. theatre and the performance an Chinese acrobatic tradition “People would be touched by the show,” tume shop in Montreal, Quebec Canada, to The song revived treasured artistic touch. They didn’t need Galarneau said. insure the costumes remain dazzling and radi- memories for some of the crowd more than that. By Scott Leeds This emotion will be felt by the audience ant throughout the series of shows. members like Jesus Torres, Their instruments and phenom- Daily Titan Staff Writer and seen in the performers. One way that Barbeau plans to leave an Riverside resident who said, “I enal voices were enough to keep “We have to rely on emotion,” Galarneau imprint is with the bright and beautiful cos- proposed to my wife with the the audience enjoying every min- said. “It’s a live show with live music, no tumes of the show. song” You’re the only Woman,” “ ute of the concert. Cirque du Soleil is bringing back the tricks, no scripts, and the mistakes cannot be He has used everything from horsehair to It’s our song.” Torres said. Classified as adult contem- amazing acrobatic show, “Dralion” to the erased.” window screen to add finishing touches to the After approximately 50 minutes porary music, the concert had Los Angeles area in early March. Combining ancient Chinese acrobatic tra- costumes. of great music, and performing the presence in its’ majority of They are returning for all those who dition with the forward-thinking approach “Dralion” began in Montreal, and is on a nine of their greatest hits, they conservative adults. Their music missed them the last time the sold out show “Dralion” is Cirque du Soleil at its fin- four-year tour of North America. “Dralion” exited the stage leaving behind a however is transcendental. was in town. est and tests the boundaries of imagination. will travel through Canada, Atlanta, Boston, standing ovation. The best proof is even after After a series of sold-out shows in “Traditional Chinese with a big plus,” said Chicago, Toronto, San Diego and Irvine. The crowd continued to applaud 20 years their music continues Santa Monica, “Dralion” returns for limited Francois Barbeau costume designer. In 2001 more than six million specta- until the band returned to the to be heard, performed and sang shows in Long Beach beginning March 6. “Dralion” is a depiction of life and the four tors attended a show of Cirque du Soleil. stage. Pleasing the audience, they by adults, teenagers and children The blue-and-yellow big top, the Grand performed one more song and left elements that preserve the natural environ- Telemagik Productions received an Emmy such as young Cross. Chapiteau, will be set up next to the Queen ment. Award in the Outstanding Event category the stage. As Sergio Meza left the the- Mary in Long Beach. Their final words announced Each of the four elements is represented by for the television production of “Cirque du atre, the only thing he could say Dralion has a personality of it’s own. its own color. Blue is identified with air, green Soleil, The Magic Circus,” in 1989. the upcoming release of a new was, “It was a great show.” The new design team for “Dralion”, CD. It was recorded live and will The concert is highly recom- symbolizes water, red for fire, and ochre rep- “When you leave you will have an image hit stores in September. makes this show different from other Cirque resents the earth. in your mind that will grow on you,” Barbeau mended for people of all ages that du Soleil shows in the past. Relaxed and focused, Cross appreciate great music and great “I want to leave an impression on the said. broke the silence when he admit- artists. ted listening to Ambrosia when he Read the Daily Titan online at http://dailytitan.fullerton.edu

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Wes With a .702 winning percentage, George Horton has something to brag about. As head George Littleton, coach of the Cal State Fullerton baseball team, Horton’s percentage is the sixth-highest among Horton, Titan baseball active Division I coaches. Of the 21 teams that Horton has faced five or more times, only three Titan baseball starting pitcher (USC, Stanford and Pepperdine) have managed winning records against Fullerton. Entering the head coach 2002 season, the Titans boasted a 56-15 overall record in three-game regular season series and Fullerton has won 38 of 46 Big West Conference series. And while the Titans have been swept only once, they have produced 32 series sweeps. And the road has posed no threat to Horton: the Titans have won 21 of his 23 conference series away from Goodwin Field. With the new season just underway, the No. 12 Titans are 9-4 overall.

P.J. Pilittere Nick Fitzgerald Jason Corapci Justin Smyres Mike Martinez 44 10 4 26 12 Catcher First Base Second Base Shortstop Third Base 6-0/205 6-3/ 215 5-8/175 5-11/170 6-0/195

P.J. Pilittere loves baseball. “There is so Not everyone can say their uncle played Jason Corapci grew up watching the Titans In his first year, newly recruited from a junior Injuries usually frustrate athletes, but Mike much about the game that I love,” Pilittere said. major league baseball. But Nick Fitzgerald, who from nearby Orange and knew that Cal State college, Justin Smyres was struggling with an Martinez takes his in stride. Not yet able to fully “Everyday I learn something new.” is batting .366 in 2002, recognizes his uncle, Fullerton would be his choice to continue his injury suffered during a car crash. But slowly he play to his potential, Martinez has battled through He enjoys playing the games and practicing Mike Fitzgerald, as a major influence in his deci- baseball career. is making a name for himself. adversity and has shown signs of what he is with his teammates. “The thing I love most is my sion to pursue the game. Corapci experienced firsthand what it felt to “We’re learning about him on the run,” coach capable of doing. teammates. Without those 35 guys, I wouldn’t “I have an uncle who played the game so I be a Titan as a batboy for the 1995 World Series Horton said. “I think he’s going to solidify the During a 17-11 slugfest over Fresno State have as much fun,” Pilittere said. pretty much grew up around the ball,” Fitzgerald championship team. infield defense if he continues to play the way earlier this season, he knocked in eight RBIs, CSUF’s winning tradition attracted Pilittere to said. However, soccer was the dominant sport in he has.” which later catapulted him into a tie with Kyle become a Titan. “I came to Fullerton definitely Last year he only appeared in eight games and the Corapci family. He can’t remember when The injury wouldn’t keep him away from the Boyer, both with 13, to lead the team. He’s also for the program. We are one of the top teams in went 2-9, but has stepped up this year from his he got into baseball but recalls that “somehow I field. “I love the challenge, the adrenaline rush. batting .321 with two homeruns. All of this with the country year in and year out,” Pilittere said. role as a defensive replacement, improving his got involved.” Just playing the game you love to play,” Smyres a nagging back pain that knocked him out of Last year, after an injury to Brett Kay, Pilittere offensive skills. He labels Chris Stringfellow and Mike said. competition last week. as a freshman took as catcher and didn’t worry “He’s not the prototypical first baseman hit- Martinez as “quite hard-workers” that help moti- Smyres can’t remember when he started play- “We were trying to decide what would be the about failure. ting home runs and knocking in runs, but he’s a vate him and the team. “String took the lead of ing baseball because he was either 1 or 2 years best role for him on the team whether it’d be on As a sophomore in 2002, he has a .294 batting line drive hitter and he can do some things with the team and I respect him for that.” old. He’s seen pictures of himself in uniforms as the mound, or DH, or third baseman, and right in average with 10 hits and 15 RBIs. the bat control-wise,” said head coach George Like all ball players he aspires to move on to a baby with the words “Louisville Slugger” over the middle of him getting hot, he gets this back The pitching staff loves him behind the plate, a Horton. the next level. his chest. pain,” Horton said. “When he’s healthy is a very place he knows quite well. He already has 15 hits and six RBIs with a “It’s the challenge of the game that keeps me Now, as a Titan, he falls back on what his good pitcher and position player.” “I’ve always played since I was five. My dads .415 slugging percentage that can only get bet- motivated,” Corapci said. “I want a chance at father always tells him. “He always stresses to Martinez said his parents were his number one been tough on me but told me to make the most ter. pro ball. I have to go out there and bust my butt keep [playing baseball] as long as you’re having motivators because they’ve been coaching him of my opportunities.” “If he can continue to improve, then [the for it.” fun and I’m having a blast.” since T-ball.

Shane Costa Chris Stringfellow Kyle Boyer Geoff Comfort Richie Burgos 33 6 22 23 17 Left Field Center Field Right Field DH UTILITY 6-1/205 5-10/170 6-1/195 6-0/210 6-0/180

Shane Costa will be the first to tell you that Chris Stringfellow looks out onto Goodwin “Kyle has unbelievable potentional. He’s a This will be Geoff Comfort’s final season as a Most ballplayers say they were influenced to nothing is perfect. Field, his senior season, and tries to put into complete hitter. He’s a tougher out than he was Titan, but he will take with him a feeling of unity play ball by their parents or inspired by a profes- “There is something you can always improve words how much he loves baseball. “You see the last year. He’s matured physically and mentally with his teammates. But there’s something else sional athlete. Not Richie Burgos. He began to on in this game. It doesn’t matter how good you green and smell the grass and feel the dirt— you and we hope he continues on that trail of improve- that will drive him to continue with this game love the game after he started watching movies are you’re never going to hit 1000 [batting aver- just love it.” ment. He represents part of our future,” Coach beyond college. about the sport. His favorite baseball movie is age].” Stringfellow has been a starter since his sopho- Horton said of the sophomore from Temecula, “The feeling of hitting a home run…it’ll keep “Major League.” Costa in the UNLV series almost did just that, more season. As the lead off hitter in 2002, he has Calif. where he went to high school with team- me going,” Comfort said. Burgos said the friendships he makes playing going 8 for 10 over that weekend and hitting his scored 11 times, drawn 10 walks and has an on mate Darric Merrell. Comfort already has two home runs this sea- baseball are more important the game itself. He first homerun of his career. base percentage of .356. Kyle Boyer calls the Titan baseball orginaztion son with seven RBI’s, mostly as the designated currently sports a .385 batting average with 15 The performance earned him Big West Player CSUF was the first school to offer him a schol- his “second family” for the camaraderie he shares hitter. His teammates respect Comfort for his hits and eight runs batted in. Burgos is a versatile of the week honors. arship, so he jumped on the chance to play for a with his teammates. attitude and work ethic. Pilittere looks to Comfort player who is “a line drive hitter and hits a wide Costa said his decision to play baseball at team he grew up watching and heard so many “The program is well respected and the coach- because “he does everything right.” Richie variety of pitchers successfully” according to Fullerton stemmed mostly on his decision to not great things about as child. es are well respected in the entire nation,” Boyer Burgos respects Comfort because “he gives his coach George Horton. stray away from home. A childhood where he and his older brothers said. all everyday.” His roommate, Chris Stringfellow, Burgos has worked his way into a respectable He also said he was mainly influenced to play used to play wiffle ball every day. He sports a slugging percentage of .360 and jokingly calls Comfort a “weirdo” because he’s defensive position on the team earning playing ball by his parents, especially his father who “I played T-ball then didn’t play until I was has batted in 13 runs this season. He’s also scored from Northern California but calls him out when time at third and first base. played a variety of sports with Costa as a young 10 years old, which is pretty late for most guys,” 11 runs, just a few behind Corapci and Costa with asked to mention an outstanding teammate. One “He emerged as a very important player this boy. “I just stuck with baseball,” Costa said. Stringfellow said. 12 and 16 respectively. thing is certain— Comfort is focused on Omaha. year. He could always hit. His defensive skills With a .404 average he’ll try to take his game Now he dreams for a chance at the big leagues. Boyer said if playing baseball for a career “We get to play all year around and we get to play have improved to a level to where we think can to the next level. “I hope to get drafted one day “Hopefully I’ll get drafted, if not then I’ll fall back doesn’t work out, he’d like to explore the world for a national championship. That’s what every put him on the field defensively as well,” Horton and play in the major leagues.” on school. I’m a business major.” of firefighting. college player wants to do.” said. SPORTS Thursday, February 28, 2002 7

Darric Merrell Wes Littleton Jordan DeJong Jeff Housman Chad Cordero 25 31 34 40 32 Starting Pitcher Starting Pitcher Starting Pitcher Relief Pitcher Closer 6-4/210 6-2/180 6-2/175 6-4/180 6-0/190

Ask Darric Merrell to explain why he Wes Littleton is 3-1 this year and has Jordan DeJong will do anything for the Ask Jeff Housman what he loves about It’s the bottom of the ninth the Titans are plays baseball and he will enlighten you pitched nearly flawlessly. team. Even leave his role as a reliever to the game and he’ll say the competition and up and you need the win. What do you do? with this perspective. “I get to play on He has a 1.37 ERA in 28.7 innings, strik- become a starter. his teammates. Bring in the “Chief.” It’s the role Cordero grass outside everyday. It’s better than ing out 19 and giving up only four walks He is 3-0 and has a 2.95 ERA with 13 Growing up in a rural part of northern plays for the Titans. A role he has taken to working in an office.” this season. strikeouts. It stems from his desire to win. California he spent most of his childhood another level. Last year, he led all fresh- A member of the top freshman recruit- His 3-0 shutout opening day against He said “just competing and playing as learning how to be a team player with his men with 14 saves breaking the Big West ment class in the country last year, his Fresno State mesmerized the home crowd a team and being able to compete” is the three older brothers, who were all involved Conference record set by Fresno State’s pitching earned him freshman All-American and built momentum that propelled him to main reason he loves the game. in the game before him. Bobby Jones. This year he already has four recognition by Baseball America. victory in his next two starts against UNLV “I just grew up playing. My dad worked “My brothers all played and we lived in including one win with an impressive over- Now as a sophomore he has a 2-1 record and Arizona State. me a lot in baseball.” DeJong started the country so all we did was play sports,” all 1.54 ERA and has struck out 16 in 11.2 with wins against Fresno State and UNLV. You can credit the 1995 championship his career as a Titan then transferred to Housman said. However, he claims being innings pitched. Merrell says his influence to pursue the team for the signing of Littleton a year Tennessee for a year before returning to the left-handed influenced his decision to play The CSUF baseball tradition again sport came solely from his love for the ago. “I’ve always wanted to go here since blue, orange and white. baseball because coaches are always look- attracted Cordero to our program. game because his father never played base- I was 12. I saw the 1995 World Series and At El Dorado High School he always ing for lefties who can pitch. “This place is a powerhouse and I’m ball and his mother played softball. I was like ‘I want to go there’,” Littleton wanted to become a Titan. He also wants to Housman is originally from Visalia close to home, so my family can come see Merrell, who hopes to play major league said, who plans to get a degree in either extend his career into the major leagues but Calif., where he attended Golden West High me play.” baseball, counts on catcher P.J. Pilittere to Kinesiology or Computer Science. won’t be disappointed if that dream doesn’t School and the College of the Sequoias Cordero who wants to become a P.E. keep him on track. But ultimately it was up to Littleton put- come to fruition. helping his team reach a 36-11 record and a teacher or coach remembers how he became “He’s my roommate. When we get out of ting in the hard work to compete at this “My dream is to continue playing. If that Central Conference championship. involved in the sport. hand, we steer each other the other way and level. “I remember when I was 10 and my doesn’t happen then hopefully I would love He names Chris Stringfellow as a good “My grandpa used to take me out to get back into things. He yells at me when dad would take me out and we would prac- to do something in the game, coaching or team leader. “However he goes, [the team] different fields on Sundays to play catch I’m messing up.” tice for like three hours,” Littleton said. working for a team or organization.” goes,” Housman said. and stuff. It really got me into it,” Cordero 2002 Titan Baseball Season - - Kia Baseball Bash (at Fullerton, Mar 1-3) Fri. Mar. 15 at Nevada 2:00 p.m. Fri. Apr. 12 at Pacific* 3:00 p.m. Fri. Mar. 1 USC vs. Miami 2:30 p.m. Sat. Mar. 16 at Nevada 1:00 p.m. Sat. Apr. 13 at Pacific* 1:00 p.m. -- CSF vs. Houston 7:00 p.m. Sun. Mar. 17 at Nevada 1:00 p.m. Sun. Apr. 14 at Pacific* 1:00 p.m. Fri. Mar. 22 Long Beach St. 7:00 p.m. Tue. Apr. 16 Pepperdine 7:00 p.m. Sat. Mar. 2 Houston vs. USC 2:30 p.m. Sat. Mar. 23 Long Beach St. 6:00 p.m. -- CSF vs. Miami 7:00 p.m. Sun. Mar. 24 Long Beach State 2:00 p.m. Fri. Apr. 19 at UC Santa Barbara* 2:00 p.m. Sun. Mar. 3 Houston vs. Miami 1:00 p.m. Thur. Mar. 28 Cal Poly SLO* 7:00 p.m. Sat. Apr. 20 at UC Santa Barbara* 1:00 p.m. -- CSF vs. USC 5:30 p.m. -Fri. Mar. 29 Cal Poly SLO* 7:00 p.m. Sun. Apr. 21 at UC Santa Barbara* 1:00 p.m. Sat. Mar. 30 Cal Poly SLO* 1:00 p.m. Tue. Apr. 23 at UCLA (KWRM) 6:00 p.m. Fri. Mar. 8 at Wichita State 3:00 p.m. CST - Fri. Apr. 5 Sacramento St.* 7:00 p.m. Fri. Apr. 26 CS Northridge* 7:00 p.m. Sat. Mar. 9 at Wichita State 2:00 p.m. CST - Sat. Apr. 6 Sacramento St.* 6:00 p.m. Sun. Apr. 7 Sacramento State* 1:00 p.m. Sat. Apr. 27 Cal State Northridge* 1:00 p.m. Sun. Mar. 10 at Wichita State 1:00 p.m. CST - Tue. Apr. 9 USC 7:00 p.m. Sun. Apr. 28 Cal State Northridge* 2:00 p.m. Wed. Mar. 13 LMU 7:00 p.m.

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