CAMPUS TIMES MARCH 18, 2005 SERVING THE UNIVERSITY OF LA VERNE COMMUNITY SINCE 1919 VOL. 113, NO. 17 Youth inherit green-thumb skills that she loves the garden tour Hillcrest and this is her second year bringing Taylor to Gardenfest. Many of the residents at hosts fifth Hillcrest got to participate in the events as well. Gardenfest “I have been doing this a couple of years now and the Christine Moitoso best part is seeing the children Staff Writer so delighted with seeing plants grow so beautifully,” said Hillcrest Homes and the La Dorris Walker, a Hillcrest resi- Verne parks and community dent. services department held its Walker helped lead the gar- fifth annual Gardenfest on den tour that showed off the Saturday for parents to spend gardens the residents at time with their kids. Hillcrest tend to. “We think that this is a great Walker said that the tour was intergenerational event to hold quite long in length and there is at Hillcrest because of its beau- a huge veggie garden. tiful retirement community that “The residents tend to their can be shared with children,” own flowers and take care of said Carla Sullivan, community everything in their front yard, services superintendent. nobody does it for them,” Sullivan created Gardenfest Walker said. ‘A lot of children are not exposed to gardening so this is a perfect chance for our seniors to show them.’ —Carla Sullivan, community services superintendent

because she likes to garden her- Gardenfest is not the only self and realized that there are a event that the La Verne parks lot of people who do not have and community services depart- gardens but like to garden as ment organize. well. “Every February we hold a “Our goal is for kids to have pet pageant because schools no fun and be exposed to different longer have show and tell and things and we feel it is great we think that the pageant is a family time,” Sullivan said. “A great opportunity for children to lot of children are not exposed still be able to show off some- to gardening so this is a perfect thing that they love to others,” chance for our seniors to show Sullivan said. them.” In March they have an Easter Children had the opportunity egg hunt, for 4th of July they to paint pots, write with chalk hold a country fair and in on the pathway, plant plants, October they have a Halloween participate in a garden tour, parade where children walk have their faces painted, play around in their costumes. with bubbles, and they even got “I love December because a snack. we have a Winter Wonderland “I am having so much fun and we bring in tons of snow so Yelena Ovcharenko and my favorite part is making children can make snowballs Hillcrest resident Dorris Walker gave Rachel Kho crafts and enjoy tasty snacks. The event was pre- designs with chalk and the and just have fun in the snow,” a garden tour during the Spring Gardenfest at sented by the La Verne parks and community snack,” said Taylor Burkett, a Sullivan said. Hillcrest Homes. The Gardenfest provided chil- services department and Hillcrest Homes. This child participant. Christine Moitoso can be dren with the opportunity to plant flowers, design was the fifth annual Gardenfest. Burkett’s mother Diane said reached at [email protected] Recent excessive rainfall destroys oak tree Christine Moitoso The oak tree that fell was branches so that it is less likely All the moisture is causing to dry land where their watering Staff Writer planted in memory of a La to fall if heavy rains or winds insect infestation and rotting the comes from infrequent rainfall. Verne student who had died in kick up. roots. “We always water the trees Sneaky Park lost one of its World War I. The area around the remain- Neher said oak trees are used Continued on page 2 two oak trees last month thanks “Oak trees in La Verne are an ing oak is currently surrounded to recent record rainfall that important and sacred tree,” said by wire fencing. INSIDE TODAY’S CAMPUS TIMES soaked the surrounding soil. Brian Worley, director of facili- “We are going to leave the Expected graduates attend “The ground was too moist ties management. safety zone up until summer,” and it became saturated with all Worley said that as soon as Worley said. “We want to be 10th annual grad fair ...... Page 3 the rainfall we had,” said Bob he discovered the tree was lean- safe and don’t want to have any ULV brings African Neher, professor of biology. ing, he began meeting with city accidents.” tribal music on campus . . . .Page 6 The weight of the tree was officials to discuss the situation. Unfortunately, the second Students compete in more than the roots could sup- The second oak tree in oak in Sneaky Park is not the Ping Pong Tournament . . .Page 10 port, it had to be cut down,” he Sneaky Park was starting to fall only tree in danger. said, adding “We wanted to try as well, but officials did their Two oaks in front of Miller Men’s track and field and save the second tree.” best to balance it by removing Hall are being examined as well. comes in fifth ...... Page 14 Page 2 NEWS March 18, 2005 Suzuki joins ULV Jennifer Kitzmann Staff Writer

In a new partnership between the University of La Verne and the American Suzuki Motor Corporation, Suzuki employees can take on-site courses and work toward a ULV degree. Delivering such programs to corporations is a great way to develop employee satisfac- tion with on-going training through degree programs, said Tom Scali, executive director of corporate contacts for the School of Continuing Educa- tion. Employees at Suzuki who successfully complete these courses will be working toward a bachelor’s degree in organizational management. Jenna Campbell The program also includes Measuring the circumference of the largest coast oak on campus, around the perimeter to “protect people from the danger of the tree electives from a variety of dis- Professor of Biology Robert Neher, hopes the tree will stabilize fol- branch missiles,” Neher said. The fence will remain for awhile for ciplines that help individuals lowing the removal of its neighboring falling oak. “The rains were safety purposes. The tree was planted in memory of Donald F. choose courses that are best more than these trees could bear,” he said. A fence was positioned Gaston, who died Nov. 26, 1918 in World War I. suited for them in their major or career choice. Corrections The Core requirements of Trees... ULV's Organizational Man- Continued from page 1 In the March 11 issue of the agement program are general on top of what the rain brings, librarian. Worley said that the problem Campus Times in the story management and interperson- but we are trying to cut down,” “But I didn’t really notice with the two trees in Sneaky “Tennis falls to CSUB” on al skills. Neher said. “The roots need to much of a difference because it Park was that they were planted page 10, the Campus Times “ULV is as committed as breathe and right now they are was the tree farthest from us (at too close together. misspelled the name of a sin- the students graduating and stressed from all of the water- Wilson Library),” he added. He said the University will gles player for the women’s will do whatever in helping ing.” “Now if we lost the other tree it not plant another tree in place of tennis team. The correct the students succeed and have The loss of the first big oak would totally change the charac- the one that recently fell. spelling is Alisa Najaryan. a complete experience,” said saddened some on campus. ter of the park and it would be Guessing that the age of the In the same issue in a story Leslie Edmonds, human “Those were the two nicest really devastating.” tree was around 100 years old, “Cartoons introduce kids to resources manager for the trees on campus,” Neher said”If If the second tree falls, Neher took a piece of the tree, opera” on page 9, the name of California Gas Company, both of them are gone it is going school officials will have to and when he gets a chance he ULV’s voice teacher was mis- which also has an ongoing to look different and be one big evaluate whether they are going will count the rings to get an spelled. The correct spelling is partnership with ULV’s on- open space.” to plant more trees, build some- exact age. Melissa McIntosh-Landis. site program. “It’s sad,” said Chris thing else or just leave open Christine Moitoso can be Also, Sarah Morales portrayed Continued on page 7 Cicchetti, reference instruction space. reached at [email protected] a pageboy named Cherubino. Award honors professors Danyel Fogarty an honorarium. Staff Writer John Hultman, graduate professor of law and a 2002-2003 recipient of this award, felt like this Each year the University of La Verne recog- was an honor he never dreamed he could receive. nizes four outstanding professors with an “When my name was announced as the recipi- Excellence in Teaching Award. ent, I was sitting next to one of my colleagues,” Students and faculty are able to nominate their Hultman said. “I was stunned, and I looked to my favorite professor by submitting a typed statement left and right to make sure I wasn’t dreaming.” to the Provost’s office about why they think their A few things faculty and students should look favorite professor should receive this award. for when nominating their favorite professors are “We really want to get involvement from the the impact and involvement with students, the con- students this year,” secretary to the provost tributions to education, the community and profes- Deborah Martin said. “When students nominate sion and if the professor uses a scholarly approach their favorite professor it shows how much the to teaching. professor’s are appreciated by not only the faculty Richard Simpson, professor of business and last but the students as well.” year’s recipient of the teaching award, has high Two undergraduate professors and two graduate expectations for his students and tries to personal- professors will receive the award. ize the course to each student. After receiving the award a professor must wait “I utilize all sorts of combinations of teaching seven years to be eligible for another nomination. techniques as acknowledgement of the different “It was truly an honor to be given such a dis- learning styles and cultures that are my students,” tinction at a university which truly emphasizes Simpson said. teaching and has so many outstanding professors The deadline for submitting this year’s nomina- and students,” said Professor of French Gerard tions is April 8 at 5 p.m. to the Provost’s Office in Lavatori, who has been teaching at ULV since Founders Hall 214. 1991 and was last year’s recipient of the under- For more information on the Excellence in graduate award. Teaching Awards contact Deborah Martin in the This year’s award ceremony will be on May 11 Provost’s Office at (909) 593-3511 Ext. 4242. at 11:30 a.m. in Founders Auditorium. Danyel Fogarty can be reached at Recipients will receive a framed certificate and [email protected]. Page 3 NEWS March 18, 2005 Fair provides graduation services Andres Rivera liberal studies major. to graduation activities were ing their selection of graduation “Everything was available Staff Writer She compared this gradua- made available to provide infor- gifts. Representatives from the here,” said Gideon Shuster, who tion fair to other ways of receiv- mation and services to students graduate program as well as the is mastering in education. “It’s a Graduates expecting to par- ing information and acquiring in their respective fields. Some registrar’s office were available one-stop shop. I got the infor- ticipate in the Spring 2005 and the items and services for grad- of the departments present were with information. mation and the stuff I needed for Winter 2006 commencement uation. from the registrar’s office, the Potential graduates were also graduation.” ceremonies attended the 10th Baker believed the fair is graduation program, cap and able to buy their caps and gowns Aside from the many booths Annual Graduation Fair more convenient since much of gown sales, diploma and plaque and order their class rings at a accessible, a variety of prizes Saturday at Sneaky Park. the graduation planning can be ordering, the University book- discounted price. These dis- were raffled off to create a more “I think this is the personal done at one location. store and graduate portrait rep- counted prices were only festive tone. Some of the prizes touch that you pay for in La Representatives from differ- resentatives. offered at the fair. Other servic- included ULV memorabilia and Verne,” said Danielle Baker, a ent departments that correspond The ULV bookstore was sell- es were made on hand as well. photo packages. “It was easy because it was a one-time thing where I could get everything and don’t have to worry about it again,” said Nadia Gonzalez, a child devel- opment major. “It was very con- venient.” Campus tours were given to students who do not attend the main campus. The tours consist- ed of the basic points of interest to help the students that are not familiar with the campus to eas- ily know where certain places would be located. This will make their graduation experi- ence easier. “It’s more fun, you get a little more involved,” Jill Hagelganz, a master in health administra- tion major, said. “It’s more per- sonal. It’s a precursor to gradua- tion. It kind of gets you in the mood and excited, the anticipa- tion of the day is finally here. If you did it online, I think you would feel disconnected to the program.” This graduation fair was the only one for the graduates. Potential graduates that did not attend the grad fair will be sent Emmah Obradovich an information packet in April. Senior Evangelina Ortiz visited the commencement booth at The the opportunity to purchase caps and gowns, class rings, flowers, Andres Rivera can be Graduation Fair on Saturday. The Graduation Fair gave students announcements, University memorabilia and pictures. reached at [email protected]. ULV’s Literacy Clinic receives a $100k grant Laura Bucio exceeded its goal with a grant The tutors work one on one fee of $35. What put them over the top, Staff Writer from the Parsons Foundation of with the children, enabling them “It is so beneficial for the however, was the donation from $100,000. to focus on each of their individ- kids that we service,” Decker the Parsons Foundation. With The sweet smell of cookies The clinic was established in ual needs. said. The literacy clinic services this money they hope to estab- filled the room while in the 2001 and was designed for cre- The tutors also offer a class a wide variety of students rang- lish the clinic at a new location, library, a little girl picked a book dentialed teachers who wish to for parents. ing from beginning struggling Decker said. from the shelf and read as she receive a Reading Specialist “We try to educate parents in readers, reluctant readers, and Currently the clinic is located waited for her tutor. Hard to Certificate or who are candi- how to help their children,” said those learning to speak English. on top of the ULV bookstore. believe this little girl is one of dates in the Masters in Reading Jessica Decker, the Literacy Preliminary results of a study However in a few months, it many children in the local area program. Center coordinator. show that students have an aver- will be re-located east of the that have trouble reading. “This is why the program has Help from donors allows age increase of 1.7 levels in just main campus on the corner of E This is what donors see when been so successful,” said them to offer the program at no one term of 10 hours. street and Second. they come to visit the University Development Director Marsha charge to students from K-12, In order to continue offering Expenses for the new center of La Verne’s Literacy Clinic. Soboh. “We are the only private who are two grades or more the program at no charge the are expected to be $150,000 but That is why this year, the university in Southern below reading level and are rec- clinic needs help from donors. thanks to the different donors College of Education and California with a literacy clin- ommended by their teachers. In the last seven months the and the Parsons Foundation, the Organizational Leadership ic.” Students only pay a one-time clinic received help from program received a total of Verizon, Starbucks and $180,000. NEWS BRIEFS Ahmanson foundations. Continued on page 7 Women’s Seminar proposed legislation on Physician Aid-In Dying. The event lasts from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and is 5PTO/FF*UNIOR4EEN!PPARELS Come to the Hinds Pavilion at the Fairplex this open to the public. Admission is free. For more Sunday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for the 2005 information call (909) 621-0046. Women’s Seminar titled “More to Life,” which is sponsored by the Los Angeles Church of Christ. There will be international speakers, women’s Gender Studies Conference ministry leaders, entertainment and lunch. For two days starting Thursday, March 31, the WWWEBRANDNAMEOUTLETCOM Admission is $15 for adults and $10 for teens. University will hold its first Women, Gender and 4AKEEXTRAOFFWHENYOUBRING Spanish translation will be provided. For more Sexuality Studies Conference, titled THISADON./.SALEITEMS information call (909) 984-3758. “Engendering Diversity and Community.” There !BERCROMBIEPANT (OLLISTER !MERICAN%AGLE will be a variety of events, including a photogra- $+.9*EAN ,%) %XPRESS 7ET3EAL Physician Aid-In Dying phy and art exhibition. Denise Uyehara, an award- ,IMITED "ANANA '!0 &ASHIONTOPS winning performance artist, author and play- !CCESSORIES -OSTITEMUNDER Discussion wright, is the conference’s keynote speaker. For On Wednesday, March 23, in La Fetra more information e-mail Zandra Wagoner at wag- 7!RROW(WY 3AN$IMAS/FFBETWEEN Auditorium, ULV’s Center for Health and Aging [email protected]. &ORMAL3TYLEFOR,ESS BETWEEN2ALPHAND2ITE!ID will host a speaker panel updating practices and - Nila Priyambodo    %XPIRATION$ATE-AR  PINIONS Page 4O Campus Times March 18, 2005 Big leaguers must step up to plate t has been said that baseball is the national pastime. committee and refusing to answer questions. It is a rea- Instead, the league all but ignored the issue until 2002, Countless songs, poems, stories and movies have sonable assumption that McGwire, whose hometown is while reaping the economic benefits provided by the Ibeen centered upon this uniquely American transmo- Claremont, is emulated by local players. But steroids accomplishments of implicated record breakers like grification of cricket. But did “Casey at Bat” ever feature make emulating McGwire’s greatness illegal and poten- McGwire, Barry Bonds and Jason Giambi. Mudville’s would-be MVP pumping his pecs full of tially life-threatening. Still, more and more young ath- Federal investigation could help baseball re-examine steroids? letes are feeling the pressure to bulk up. the meaning of the game. A new commercial for New Of course not. So why have steroids, specifically the Nevertheless, steroid use in baseball does not seem to Balance athletic shoes has the right idea. The commercial accusations of who is using them or has used them, sud- be on a level warranting investigation by the Govern- pictures high school athletes who have not been tainted denly become more of an issue than player salaries and ment Reform Committee, which usually reviews such by the money and fame of the pros and instead play slipping TV ratings? scandals as Enron and other business events within fed- based on their personal love for the sport. Well, Major League Baseball and its players’ union, eral jurisdiction. As long as pro athletes are making the big bucks with their toothless drug testing poli- wouldn’t it be something if they cies, have allowed this hot-button Do the fat cats on Capitol Hill have nothing better to do than didn’t feel forced to cheat with issue to spread into the nation’s pro reinvent McCarthyism for the 21st century by replacing alleged steroids and instead remembered dugouts. Congress, however, has what got them into sports as kids. decided to take a considerably more Communist entertainers with allegedly doping athletes? Is We could celebrate record active approach to this uproar, going tackling more pressing issues like Social Security reform, the home runs without questioning if so far as to summon former slugger steroids were responsible. turned whistleblower Jose Canseco ongoing saga in Iraq or the steadily plunging value of the dollar But if this is grandstanding on and other major leaguers to hearings suddenly beneath them? Congress’ part, why would they being conducted on the matter. think anyone with half a brain This begs the question: Do the fat cats on Capitol Hill However, baseball is an interstate commerce issue and would vote for someone who puts the sanctity of a game have nothing better to do than reinvent McCarthyism for like Enron and other giant corporations it affects more ahead of social and economic issues that affect exponen- the 21st Century by replacing alleged Communist enter- people than just the shareholders or players on the field. tially more people? tainers with allegedly doping athletes? Is tackling more That’s why Don Hooton is testifying. Hooton’s 17- Get back to us if you can come up with a reason. In pressing issues like Social Security reform, the ongoing year-old son committed suicide in 2003 and his depres- the meantime, we will be asking Tommy Lasorda what saga in Iraq or the steadily plunging value of the dollar sion is linked to steroid use. Taylor Hooton took steroids he plans to do to fix Social Security. suddenly beneath them? wanting to be a better high school baseball player. Even Government should not have to intervene, and it is though he was 6’3”, 175 lbs. and the nephew of accom- discouraging to note that even before Congress had to plished Major League pitcher Burt Hooton, he was still CAMPUS TIMES strong-arm players, managers and even commissioner told he needed to be bigger and better to continue his Bud Selig with subpoenas, players were not taking career. Suffice to say, there are probably more high SPRING 2005 responsibility for their positions in the public eye by school athletes who feel the same pressure Hooton felt. refusing to attend the hearings or even responding Steroid abuse by major league players is, it would Editor in Chief aggressively to the issue before it became a federal case. seem, a public health concern. But when did our elected Granted, we do agree that steroid abuse taints the officials add “sports police” to their job descriptions? Bailey Porter sport and sends dangerous messages to student athletes. Maybe it was when they started realizing that the As celebrities, professional athletes should be con- 2006 congressional elections are just around the corner Managing Editor ...... NILA PRIYAMBODO scious of their image especially as it is perceived by and figured they should try to generate lots of positive Editorial Director ...... VALERIE ROJAS impressionable youth. publicity to bolster their chances of reelection. LV Life Editor ...... JOHN PATRICK Former single-season home run record holder Mark Regardless, baseball players are not above the law. It Arts Editor ...... TOM ANDERSON McGwire initially declined to testify but agreed to com- should not take a congressional oversight committee to Sports Editor ...... NICOLE KNIGHT ply only when he and other players were subpoenaed and enforce laws that MLB supposedly upholds. Photography Editor ...... GLORIA DIAZ threatened with contempt of Congress charges. He then Since legislators criminalized anabolic steroids in Assistant Editors ...... HUGO BRYAN CASTILLO spent his time in yesterday’s hearing stonewalling the 1990, MLB should have taken steroid use seriously. JOSEPH LOVALLO YELENA OVCHARENKO Web Editor ...... STEVEN FALLS

Letter to the Editor Reporters Dear Editor, Century. As the California representative in his tasteful KADY BELL, LAURA BUCIO, JONATHAN CORRAL, I used to teach a general education requirement called suit sat eating a Greek salad “without oil,” I thought what DANYEL FOGARTY, MATT GRIFFIN, JENNIFER KITZMANN, “Quest for Values” at the former University of La Verne better metaphor to describe the substanceless words MATTHEW LORISO, MARILEE LORUSSO, ALEXANDRA in Athens. The titles on the syllabus – Albert Camus’ served us. We were shut down without severance or so LOZANO, ADRIAN MEDRANO, CHRISTINE MOITOSO, “The Stranger,” George Orwell’s “Shooting an Elephant” much as a letter to the faculty as the suited representative ANDRES RIVERA, MIKE SENYO, AMIRA SEYOUM, TRACY Chinua Achebe’s “Things Fall Apart” – expressed worlds spoke of the respect he had for our program. But this is SPICER, JESSICA WARDEN, SARAH WEAVER in crisis; no matter the culture, time, gender or race, in the nature of self-interest; it never sees past its own crises, like an x-ray, exposed the bones of what lie thick skin. He even let one of our former counselors Photographers beneath the skin of our assumptions, the discrepancies know the home campus would be needing her help with JENNA CAMPBELL, EMMAH OBRADOVICH, YELENA between what we say we believe and what we actually transferring students. “My help!” she exclaimed, a OVCHARENKO, REINA SANTA CRUZ, CHRISSY ZEHRBACH do. woman undergoing chemotherapy who had found out her “Write of a crisis” I urged: “any event that changed health coverage was no longer viable: “who is going to Editorial Cartoonist ...... ADAM OMERNIK your perspective, revealed blind spots, made you view help me?” Distribution Manager ...... TRACY SPICER yourself differently.” It was an attempt to deconstruct the I think of another woman who had just had a thyroid Advertising Manager ...... GLORIA DIAZ reasoning behind our beliefs. Sometimes I did the assign- operation, someone with three children. I think of our Advertising Assistants ...... BEATRIZ MENDOZA ments with my students to suggest that knowledge is rel- accountant who had co-signed checks for a loan for the ERIN ZABARNICK ative and learning ongoing. The speaker in Orwell’s reconstruction of our new campus, believing he was sim- “Shooting an Elephant” tells us that he hates his job in ply doing his job; I think of the absent school lawyer, the Chief Adviser ...... ELIZABETH ZWERLING Burma working for the British empire, stating: “I had financial officer, the executive board, the president. And Photography Adviser ...... GARY S. COLBY already made up my mind that imperialism was an evil the accountant, again, who was told he would be taken to Photography Staff Coordinator . . .KEVIN J. HOLLAND thing,” yet, he finds himself in a crisis that compromises jail if the check couldn’t be cashed; in fateful confusion Layout Assistant ...... ERIC BORER him, and empties him of integrity despite his avowed dis- he gave his word that within the month the payment like of a system he allows himself to be defined by. would be made while the California administration and The Campus Times is published weekly by the Communications The forced closure of our school and the subsequent the responsible parties in Athens remained absent and Department, except during examination and vacation periods, by reality of facing a jobless fall had me reexamining funda- unwilling to help. journalism students of the University of La Verne, 1950 Third Street, La Verne, Calif. 91750. The Campus Times is a laboratory mental assumptions. “Absolute power corrupts absolute- The accountant is telling me not to cry while I am on publication for Newspaper Production classes, Journalism 220, 320 ly,” said Lord Acton, a British historian of the late 19th the phone with him. Suddenly I am ashamed for the man and Photography 327. who orders his Greek salad without oil, ashamed for the Unsigned editorials represent the opinion of the Campus Times entire administrative body who continue to be paid while editorial board. Signed columns are the opinion of the individuals LETTERS TO THE EDITOR and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the Campus Times. people who have health problems or urgent financial dif- Letters to the Editor are due by Tuesday at 3 p.m. Letters must be The Campus Times encourages readers to submit let- ficulties are left unassisted. I am ashamed of the fact that typed, no more than 400 words in length, relate to a topic covered in ters to the editors regarding topics covered in the paper. as individuals associated with an institution of education the Campus Times, and are subject to editing for clarity and space. Letters should be no more than 400 words in length and those in authority have proved themselves such sad Letters and comments may be sent via e-mail to [email protected]. are due by Tuesday at 3 p.m. The Campus Times The Campus Times may also be found online at examples of what constitutes basic human values. http://www.ulv.edu/campustimes/. For advertising information, reserves the right to edit letters for clarity, space and Adrianne Kalfopoulou call (909) 392-2712. libel. Former ULV Athens Faculty Member ©Campus Times, 2005 Page 5 OPINIONS March 18, 2005

FROM THE EDITOR... Revealing a love for reality TV mer watching “Changing Rooms” and those fateful words: “Standing in front of played and, I hope, outlasted “Survivor.” “Ground Force.” Thus began my appreci- me are two beautiful women, but only Don’t get me wrong. During the first few ation for British humor and an outlet for one of you will continue on in the hopes seasons – okay five seasons – I was BAILEY the little blue-haired woman living out of becoming America’s next top model.” hooked. We even had finale parties at my her retirement inside me. I became a mad, Yikes, it can really get emotional. It also house. But “Amazing Race” is one I real- PORTER craft loving and gardening machine for a provides quite the learning experience. ly want to go on. As soon as my brother while. My runway walk has really improved. turns 21 we get to send in our application. “Trading Spaces” was a natural pro- (You’ll have to take my word on that.) It would be great to travel around the gression. I loved that show so much I My coworkers tried to get me on world competing for $1 million. And the know, I know. Another column about brought it home with me. No, I never “How Do I Look?” – a Style Network money would just be a nice bonus. reality television is not exactly what applied for the show but I could tell you show that turns fashion victims (yours Really, the adventure shared with my Iyou want to read. But this is different. based on the outcome of the rooms which truly) into a style star with the help of the brother would be worth it. I’m not going to talk about how reali- designers worked on them. victim’s best friends and an unapologetic Some of my guilty reality show pleas- ty TV is taking over or how it brings low Reality television lends many creative stylist. That would be cool. I’ll admit to ures are: “Newlyweds” – I have total quality programming into our homes. I options to people like me. With the help being a fashion disaster. I just want to be respect for Nick and Jessica, if that’s pos- love it. of my mom, I convinced the rest of my part of the reality TV phenomena so bad. sible – “Room Raiders” and “Made” – a Of course, I’ve always been suscepti- family to try out some new ideas for our And why not? Everyone else is. show that lets me watch other awkward ble to flashy advertising gimmicks and house. I eased them into it starting with One of my latest plans involves my folks like myself get made into some- seemingly pointless television. the laundry room. By the end of last sum- mom’s 1985 blue and white Suburban. I thing hipper and more interesting. Reality shows are no exception. I can mer our living room was orange. A taste- think Xzibit and West Coast Customs I would like to end this column with a get wrapped up in the drama and excite- ful orange, mind you. could do something with it. Maybe turn it reminder that I do maintain a high grade ment of even the most trivial shows Each Wednesday I can’t wait to get into a pimped-out dog-adoption-mobile. point average and I am known to pick up something I shamefully admit I get from home because I TiVo “America’s Next There’s so many quality reality shows a good book, thank you very much. my dad. Top Model.” My mom and brother made out there I can only name a few more Bailey Porter, a senior journalism It began innocently enough with the fun of me at first but now they get into it favorites. But that doesn’t mean I am not major, is editor in chief of the Campus BBC home decorating and gardening just as much as I do. I mean, how could equally impressed by others. Times. She can be reached by e-mail at shows. I must have spent an entire sum- they not? It is so sad when Tyra utters “Amazing Race” has outwitted, out- [email protected]. A star split clouds Waging the battle Miramax’s future of San Francisco Growing up with Disney, I have plen- struck the blow and I suspect that this ty of support for the company, but I must beast will be less of a dragon and more of admit they haven’t made a good movie in a hydra, growing seven new heads full of NICOLE awhile. “Finding Nemo” and “The JOHN twisting, jagged metal teeth and hateful Incredibles” are exceptions, but since eyes out of each freshly cut jugular. KNIGHT they’ve split with Pixar, I don’t know if PATRICK Be it of words or fists or bullets or they deserve that much credit. pens, the battle will be a fierce one, and However without money, movies can- neither side is likely to stop until the not be made. It will be interesting to see other’s sensibilities have been utterly ast week a heartbreaking split how the Weinstein brothers keep their San Francisco Superior Court decimated. between two movie big-timers enthusiasm for great movies, without a judge lifted the ban on gay mar- The rush to battle will begin with the Lshook Hollywood. And no I’m not dominant means to produce them. Ariage in California this Monday President being trotted out yet again by talking about Brad and Jen, but the suc- With all the divorces Disney is making and there is no doubt in my mind that by the right wing to call for an amendment cessful relationship of the Weinstein with the movie industry, one must won- the time this column is published the reli- that will “protect” marriage. How one brothers and Miramax, owned by Disney. der what Michael Eisner is thinking. gion addicts will have taken to the streets. protects something by banning a loving Miramax has changed the face of Miramax with the Weinsteins has The headlines will be varied, but the expression of it is far beyond my under- movies, bringing the independent film given Disney a new edge in the industry. general gist will be that a group of Neo- standing, but apparently if gay people are business to the big time. Having the Disney name along side Nazi Klansmen stormed into the state allowed to get married, all of a sudden The company has led Hollywood in movies such as “Kill Bill” and “The capital screaming the lyrics to “The society will fall and hordes of formerly their 12 year relationship with 10 films Crying Game” offered the Mickey Mouse Battle Hymn of the Republic” and straight people will leave their spouses grossing more than $100 million, 249 empire some lacking adult prestige. Not slaughtered every so-called queer and and children to participate in decadent Oscar nominations, 60 Oscar wins and to mention a constant supply of Oscars. queer-sympathizer in sight, while simul- homosexual orgies overseen by 405 total releases. Such films produced And just like any divorce, the couple taneously performing oral copulation on Caligula’s rotting corpse. by the Weinsteins have been “Scream,” is splitting the assets. an effigy of George W. Bush. With such high stakes, everyone will “Pulp Fiction,” “Chicago,” “Shakespeare Projects going to the Weinsteins Religion addicts are no different than be forced to pick a side in this war. in Love” and “The Aviator.” include “Derailed,” with Jennifer Aniston any other addict. They are paranoid, vio- This is an unpleasant prospect for Now the company didn’t go broke and and Clive Owen, “Scary Movie 4” and lent people and when they start to feel the those who would rather remain neutral, no one died, but the combination of the “Sicko,” Michael Moore’s newest docu- walls closing in around them, those tend but America was never designed for cen- Weinsteins and Disney will make mentary on health-care. to be their best qualities. And the walls trists. In a country with roots that were Miramax cease to exist. Disney on the other hand will receive are definitely closing in on them now. planted by religious extremists and It seems to me that two huge egos sim- “The Brothers Grimm,” a fairy tale star- What these addicts don’t understand is money-grubbing slave owners, someone ply collided, no big surprise considering ring Matt Damon and Heath Ledger, “The that no talk of god or love or salvation is without an opinion is just food for the how much money was involved. Adventures of Shark Boy” and “An ever any consolation when you are deal- Morlocks. As Entertainment Weekly asked in Unfinished Life,” with Jennifer Lopez ing with someone who believes that you Yes, these are dark times we live in. their article on the split, “What becomes and Robert Redford. are, first and foremost, an abomination. Not because gays are demanding the right of the Weinsteins without Miramax? Now it seems obvious who will be bet- That is why the number of openly gay to marry, but because a large faction of What becomes of Miramax without the ter off from the split. Disney will contin- Christians is about the same as the num- people who believe that an all-powerful Weinsteins? And since it’s always the ue to make fluffy, kid friendly movies ber of poor Republicans. Both are an invisible man who lives in the sky has kids who suffer in an ugly breakup, what that the youngsters love, the parents hate anomaly—unexplained phenomena that forbidden homosexuality, think that this happens to all those movies?” and the Academy ignores. Meanwhile the exist only as a sort of necessary cosmic belief is a good enough reason to deny an Both entities are forming plans for Weinsteins will continue to drive forward irony. entire group of people equality. their post split. But will their movies ever in their creative genius, making movie The legalization of gay marriage in When it comes down to believing in be the same? history. any state would be a major win for the God or gay marriage, I will choose gay After reading the article, I concluded Only time will tell, and while paper- homosexual community, and it would be marriage any day. Because when it comes that since Harvey and Bob Weinstein work goes through, Hollywood awaits a win worth being proud of. Zarathustra right down to it, I can prove that anal sex seemed to be the creative, energetic, near some interesting comebacks. himself may not have been able to slay exists. crazy, of the two, their movies will most Nicole Knight, a sophomore communi- that “Thou Shalt Dragon.” But let’s not John Patrick, a junior journalism likely still dazzle audiences. While, cations major, is sports editor of the get ahead of ourselves, the dragon has not major, is LV Life editor of the Campus Disney seemed to be the money, corpo- Campus Times. She can be reached by e- been slain yet. Times. He can be reached by e-mail at rate side behind the project. mail at [email protected]. It was only the Superior Court that [email protected]. Arts, Page 6 Campus etc...Times March 18, 2005 HAPPENINGS SoCal band brings by Tom Anderson Two plays, one photography by night Jenna Campbell Sideeqah Shabazz and Its tribal tunes Samantha Chung, ULV the- atre arts students, will pres- ent their senior writing/act- ing theses at 7:30 p.m., March 31 and April 1-2 in the Cabaret Theatre. Shabazz will present “Say it Loud” and Chung will present “The Most Dangerous Woman in America.” General admis- sion is $5 and student admission is $3.

Art, photo entries for fair The L.A. County Fair is calling for entries for the 2005 Fine Art Competition and New Photography Exhibition. The deadline for fine art is July 1 and the photography deadline is June 24. For a complete list of rules and entry informa- tion, log onto www.fair- plex.com or call the gallery at (909) 865-4560.

Battle of the Bands The L.A. County Fair is seeking college bands to compete in the College Battle of the Bands contest in September. Spaces are limited and applications are due by April 30. For more information, call Kimber- Playing the marimba, Scott Murphy of the Masanga Northridge. The group plays music from the Shona peo- lee Powell at (909) 865- Marimba Ensemble has been a member of the ensemble ple of Zimbabwe, much of which is centuries old and 4506. since it started as a class five years ago at Cal State passed down through oral tradition. ttendees of Tuesday night’s con- enthusiasm of either the 10 band mem- ments included rattles made out of Jerry Allen cert in Founders Auditorium bers or the 40 or so people in the audi- gourds, a cowbell and a set of modern Jones at LV Awere treated to the energy and ence. drums. rhythm of African tribal music, courtesy After a couple notes of the first song Vocals were also part of many of the Pop singer and key- of the Masanga Marimba Ensemble. it became clear that this performance songs, and those vocals were delivered boardist Jerry Allen Jones The group, led by Cal State North- would be something extraordinary. The just as brilliantly as the notes from the and drumist Michael ridge professor and ethnomusicologist sheer virtuosity and energy exhibited not instruments. LeBrun, will be perfomring Ric Alviso, was formed in 2000 and has just by the performers but by the songs Remarkably, the individual perform- at 8 p.m. tomorrow night at performed at numerous venues through- themselves was simply indescribable. ers alternated between instruments Rico Coffee. out Southern California. almost regularly from song Each band member was “My interest in African music helped me better to song. Even more remark- ‘The Ring Two’ originally a student in able was the fact that they one of Alviso’s classes. understand American pop music.” were able to play each one The unmarked videotape -Ric Alviso, musician is rewound in “The Ring The ensemble special- so well. But perhaps the most Two.” The movie picks up izes in playing the music of the Shona people of The majority of the instruments used memorable pieces of the night were the six months after Rachel Zimbabwe. were marimbas, hence the group’s name. ones that involved audience participa- Keller and her son, Aiden, “My interest in African music helped Marimbas are like large wooden xylo- tion. One of the first songs of the were haunted by the myste- me better understand American pop phones, but because of the materials evening involved the audience singing rious girl in the unmarked music,” Alviso said when explaining the used in their construction they sound a along during the chorus of “Marenje.” videotape. But when they origins of this passion. Alviso added that lot less metallic and mechanical. The chorus featured the word “mauya,” move to Astoria, Oregon to his trips to Senegal and Zimbabwe only In addition to the marimbas, the band which is the Shona word for “welcome.” start a new life, everything deepened his enthusiasm for this unique also used mbiras, which are strips of Another song, entitled “Shakanaka,” comes back in a haunting genre of music. metal attached to a wooden base, and the featured a finale in which audience full circle. “The Ring Two” Though the concert itself began about performer plucks the metal strips to members were invited in front of the opens nationwide today. 10 minutes late, that deviation from the make the notes; think of it as a manual- stage to participate in a dance to accom- —Hugo Bryan Castillo schedule did not seem to dampen the ly operated music box. Other instru- Continued on page 7 Page 7 ARTS, etc... March 18, 2005 Students’ plays shine on the stage Matthew Loriso O’Neill did an excellent job por- which made even more of an above them. on-stage, slack-jawed and star- Staff Writer traying Mike, an enthusiastic impact by its unexpectedness. The third play was a little ing blankly off into space as the angel who took the game a little After a short break, the exhi- stranger than the rest. “Duet for audience walked into the the- The Feb. 7 edition of the too seriously. His carefree atti- bition continued with “Fire- Bear and Dog” focused on a atre. It was apparent, even Theater Department’s Mini- tude was reminiscent of Mike works,” which, while funny, had wild bear, who was chased up a before the play officially began, Theatre Festival may not have Seaver in “Growing Pains.” In more of a serious tone through- tree by someone’s pet dog. As that this play was going to be had a packed house, but those other words, his performance out than the others. the dog, played very believably something special. who showed up were treated to was fun to watch. “Fireworks” was the story of by Anthony Guerrero, waited As the boy reached into one some very entertaining short of his pockets, he took on a performances. whole new identity in different Each of the mini-plays was Each of the mini-plays was packed with comedy. However, each one also situations, for instance, a child packed with comedy. However, had a more serious issue that was at the center of the story. in front of a classroom telling a each one also had a more seri- very flawed version of the histo- ous issue that was at the center The story took an unexpected a father and two children having for his owner to show up, he ry of the world. Each of the per- of the story. turn at the end when the audi- a Fourth of July picnic shortly conversed in a very funny man- sonalities was unique and The evening opened with ence was informed that the two after World War II. The actors’ ner with the bear. It was a little Hernandez pulled off each one “The Game of Life,” a story characters were dead because performances were nicely com- odd to see two college students without any awkwardness in about two angels in heaven who they had been shot by the same plemented by subtle lighting come running on-stage in ani- transition. play, what else, the Game of murderer. This was a deeply techniques, which gave the illu- mal costumes, but there is no The whole show was very Life to pass the time. Joey dramatic point in the story, sion of fireworks going off denying how funny it was. entertaining, and the time The last play, which took seemed to fly by. The thirty or place in the Cabaret Theatre, so people in attendance were Movie Review was “The Boy with Stories in treated by a fun evening of His Pockets.” The most note- entertainment, made even better worthy acting of the evening by the fact that it was free. Diesel fails to fuel ‘Pacifier’ came from Eli Hernandez, who Matthew Loriso can be Matthew Loriso come across as spoiled brats. individual, “normal” problems, played the boy. The boy sat up reached at [email protected]. Staff Writer Their goal for the first half of which Shane goes out of his the movie is to make Shane’s way to help with, such as teach- Anyone would be hard life a nightmare by misbehav- ing the eldest daughter to drive. Clinic... pressed to find a family film ing. These hijinx are meant to There were also a couple of Continued from page 3 that can be wholeheartedly rec- add comedy to the story, but it nicely choreographed, though ommended for college students. ended up making me want short, fight scenes, which “The grant is going to help “We want to have a state of “The Pacifier” is no exception. Shane to smack them around. should entertain the older audi- us bring technology into the the art literacy center,” Pellicer Vin Diesel stars as Navy Vin Diesel’s character is ence members. The best of center,” said Leonard Pellicer, said. S.E.A.L Shane Wolfe. During a another story. He does not real- which took place inside of a dean of the College of The Parsons Foundation is rescue mission, scientist ly do anything to make his nursery as Shane used multiple Education and Organizational helping to make this possible. Howard Plummer is shot and character unlikable, but he items laying around to his Leadership. “In the bigger building high killed. As a result of this occur- lacks a certain flair that is nec- advantage. They plan to have four indi- school kids can have a more rence, Shane’s latest mission is essary to make this kind of film Granted, these fights do not vidual rooms each with a cam- grown up space,” Decker said. to protect Plummer’s children appealing. For instance, in “Mr. rival those found in high profile era. “The kindergarten kids can from enemies that are trying to Nanny,” Hulk Hogan had a action flicks, but it was nice to In doing this, other students still have their library with the find a program that is hidden quirky personality, which made see Diesel doing what he does in the masters programs as well beanbags they love so much,” somewhere in the Plummer watching him handle certain best: not talking. as teachers can observe the chil- she added. household. situations strangely fun. Vin Though the second half of dren’s progress without disturb- Laura Bucio can be reached “The Pacifier” is the type of Diesel, however, lacks person- the film was far less painful to ing their sessions. at [email protected] movie that people are likely to ality. watch than the first, I cannot walk out on. After just a few However, this movie was recommend this movie to most Marimba... minutes, it becomes evident not all bad. The story made a people. If this review were for a Continued from page 6 that this film is nothing more surprising U-turn at the halfway children’s publication, my view pany the song. said junior Stephanie Duarte. than “Mr. Nanny” with a slight- point when the kids realized on the film would have differed After the concert, the audi- “It was real good,” said sen- ly differing story. This would that Shane was necessary for greatly. Kids will like it (if the ence members were invited onto ior music major Derek Wendt. have been fine if it had been their protection. children in the theatre with me the stage to try out the instru- “It was my kind of music.” pulled off correctly. At this point, the kids were any indication, kids will ments for themselves, ask the Yet despite the glowing The main problem is that the stopped being jerks, which love it) but the typical college musicians questions, or pur- reviews, Alviso said he would children are not likeable. The allows the audience to actually student should not waste his or chase copies of the band’s latest be satisfied if the audience only young kids serve no purpose care whether or not they sur- her money. CD. took home one thing from this other than to provide gas and vive. Matthew Loriso can be Even though the attendance event. vomit gags, and the teenagers They also had their own reached at [email protected]. figures were not exactly spec- “I want them to leave with a tacular, those that were in atten- more open mind toward other Suzuki... dance all seemed to enjoy the cultures,” Alviso said. evening immensely. Tom Anderson can be Continued from page 2 “It’s a totally different expe- reached at tanderson1@- The University has a long- Participating employees who tional meetings to gauge inter- rience to dance to (the music),” ulv.edu. standing history and tradition in are working toward a degree can est. delivering degree programs to register online. “I believe they are pleased universities, corporations, They can also receive aca- with their first course, but it is a Place Your Ad Here school districts, hospitals and demic advice at their organiza- bit early to speak about any suc- public agencies. tion’s site and have their text- cess stories as of yet,” Scali Many employees graduate books mailed to them at home. said. Advertise with the with honors and end up return- Suzuki got involved after the “The on-site degree program ing to further their education, University contacted the com- allows Suzuki to assist as eventually earning masters pany to see if there was any employees fulfill their personal Campus Times degrees. interest in having a degree pro- and professional goals,” he “The educational program gram delivered on-site for their added. has been a tremendous eye- employees. Scali sees the importance of For information call opening experience and an “Arranging for the teamwork, such as the one the • Gloria Diaz inspiration for those who have University of La Verne’s degree University has formed with completed the course,” program to be held on the prem- Suzuki. • Betty Mendoza Edmonds said. ises at Suzuki demonstrates an “Most corporations need to “Many employees who have ongoing willingness by the continuously upgrade their • Erin Zabarnick received their degree have got- organization to assist its employees' knowledge base in ten promotions in the company employees’ personal and profes- order for them to also fulfill at 909-392-2712 and now (are) moving further sional development,” said Stan their personal and professional ahead having more to offer,” she Redman, associate director of goals,” Scali said. said. human resources for Suzuki. Jennifer Kitzmann can be Space reservations must be made “Other employees are look- Suzuki agreed to allow the reached at jlynnjen88@- ing to do the same,” she added. University to conduct informa- msn.com. one week prior to run date Page 8 ARTS, etc... March 18, 2005 Page 9 ARTS, etc... March 18, 2005

he directing classes showcased their talents by hosting a five- story by Andres Rivera day mini festival from March 6 through March 10 in both the photography by Chrissy Zehrbach TDailey and Cabaret theatres. These plays covered a variety of Festival spotlights student talent subjects from comedy to more serious matters. Students were encouraged to choose a play that was not hard to stage and that would reflect their training as actors and directors. “It’s a collaborative effort with actors and designers in organizing everyone’s thoughts and ideas into one great show,” Keith Watabayashi, a junior theater major, said. Some of the plays per- formed, “The Boy with Stories in his Pockets” and “The Game of Life,” were written by students. Sunday was the first of the five-day festival, which featured four plays. The first play was “Duet for Bear and Dog” by Sybil Rosen and directed by Samantha Chung. The light operator was Tanya Wilkins, who also took part in designing along with Melody Rahbari. This play entertained the audience with a conversation between a dog and a bear played by Anthony Guerrero and Rahbari, while in the midst of humans. The second performance was “Today’s Special” by Greg Vovos and directed by Kristin Van Tilburg. Diego Salazar and Rahbari designed it. The third play was “Faerie Tales” by Arleen Hutton and directed by Rhiannon Cuddy. Tanya Wilkins and Trisha McCormick designed it. The final performance for the night was “Adaptation from Sin City.” Monday, the festival continued with four more plays. The fist play was “The Game of Life” by Van Tilburg and directed by Zack Johnson. The set design was by Nick Solis and Jessi Garber. “The Game of Life” ventures into the afterlife where two angels, played by Anthony DiBendedetto and Joey O’Neill, play the Game of Life. “It was really good and entertaining,” Lisa and Jack DiBendedetto said. “It was thought provoking.” The second performance was “Fireworks” by Megan Terry and Above: Protesting that the directed by Watabayashi. The lighting design was done by Rebecca apple on display sets a bad Campana. This play expressed the life of a military family after example because it was not World War II. grown organically, Cally, (left) “I had really talented actors that liked the script and worked in the played by Bianca Shehata, characters well,” Watabayahsi said. “It was a really easy process. confronts Ropet (Crystal They were open to ideas and had good ideas to bring.” Arangua) as Moonshot (Nikki The third performance was an encore presentation of “Duet for Jo Brandt) admires the wonder Bear and Dog.” Lastly, “The Boy with Stories in his Pocket” written that is “The Apple.” Little do Continued on page 11 they know the apple is not a work of art, but has simply been left there by the janitor. Above: Pretesting the play “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” Right: Making a connection Finuella (Tanya Wilkins) totes with the ‘main beam’ from the the slogan “Fairies have apple, Moonshot hears the rights” and “Midsummer mis- apple communicating with her. represents fairies” as she tries “The Apple” was directed by to get people to sign her peti- Jonathan Serret. tion. “It’s not a dream, it’s a nightmare,” she said.

Left: Realizing he has seen Finuella once before at a protest in college, Nick (Steve Doltar) attempts to figure out why she has not aged since that event years ago. It is not until the end that he realizes she must be a fairy. “Faerie Tales” was directed by Rhiannon Cuddy.

Above: “The Boy with Stories in his Pocket” (Eli Hernandez), pulls a new story from a dif- ferent pocket each day to share with the girl who meets him in the park to play chess. Because she enjoys his stories, he allows her to pick which pocket she would like to hear a story from, but oddly he never offers the back pockets, only the front.

Right: During one of the boy’s slightly infac- tual rants, the girl (Alisha Allred) can no longer stand it and begs him to stop. When asked were he goes when he’s not in the park, Above: Sitting down for a friendly conversation at a coffee shop on Christmas Eve, Mrs. X (left), played the boy responds, “in the pocket.” “The Boy by Taline Baghdadlian, soon discovers the woman she thought was her friend, Miss Y (Gretchen with Stories in his Pocket” was written and Cooper), was having an affair with her husband, thus explaining his odd behavior. directed by Tony DiScala. Right: Following the confrontation, Mrs. X storms off, leaving Miss Y alone, confused and not as strong as she once was. “The Stronger” was directed by Siddeeqah Shabazz. LVLife Page 10L Campus Timesife March 18, 2005 CAB puts student interest on table Kady Bell Staff Writer

University of La Verne stu- dents competed in singles and doubles games to win prizes awarded by the Campus Activities Board in honor of the first Ping Pong Tournament held in the Student Center Tuesday night. Campus Activities Board Director Chip West passed the idea for the tournament on to junior Kenny Colby, games and recreation chair, because stu- dents frequent the Student Center to play rounds of Ping Pong on a daily basis. “The tournament was some- thing CAB had wanted to do from the beginning,” Colby said. “Throughout the day many students stop by the Student Center to take a break and play some ping pong, so we decided to cater to those students who show interest,” he said. Doubles winners Sunny Samuel and Josh Martin, who was also the singles winner, received new ping pong paddles and will be awarded trophies once they are engraved, but West said most of the students who signed up for the event had come to compete and to deter- mine who the best player was, Gloria Diaz not to win prizes. Stamimir Sofroniev makes a return and looks to increase his lead Hosted by CAB and ASF, the competition brought out more than 30 The tournament was meant over opponent Beto Valle at Tuesday’s Ping Pong Tournament. table tennis enthusiasts. to achieve a simple purpose. “We just hoped to provide up to participate in the doubles Only a small number of watched the games. other the whole time, and they the students with an extracurric- tournament. women attended the tourna- And many of the men at the tend to win, so it wasn’t unex- ular event that was enjoyable “Ping pong is one of our ment, but West said four signed tournament agreed that they had pected,” he said. and entertaining,” Colby said. most popular activities at the up to participate in the games come for a dose of competitive Shelton, a freshman athletic Wendy Schwartz, activities Student Center; we average and that many play ping pong in fun. training major, said he decided board chair, also said holding about 60 people a day,” West the Student Center every day. Kaloyan Stankov, a sopho- to participate in the tournament the tournament brought students said. Melissa Lau, a senior jour- more computer science major, for a little friendly fun as well. who shared an interest in the West also said CAB might nalism major, was one of five lost the doubles game he partic- “I like playing ping pong,” sport together on campus. look into participating in next women at the tournament ipated in, but said he had been Shelton said. “It’s a lot of fun “The main goal of the event for me.” was to provide a little friendly ‘It’s an exhibition of ping pong talent bordering on superfluous The next games and recre- competition to an already levels of skill and dexterity.’ ation event will be a Local Area favorite past time of many stu- Network party on March 31 in dents and to give people some- —Melissa Lau, senior the AAIC building, which was thing fun to do as members of newly named Leo Hall. the ULV community,” Schwartz year’s Association of College among about 30 men. She said up against tough competition. Students will be able to play said. Unions International Competi- she attended the event to watch “It was a fun game, we games with and/or against each West predicted that the event tion, which will be held at the the games and to support played with people we knew,” other by bringing their comput- would draw a large crowd, and University of California at San Martin, her roommate. Stankov said in reference to ers and Ethernet cables and was right on target. Luis Obispo. Winners of a bil- “It’s an exhibition of ping opponents Seth Shelton and plugging them into a network Thirty-two students signed liards and ping pong tournament pong talent bordering on super- Duncan Car. created especially for the party. up to participate in the singles would be sent to the nationals as fluous levels of skill and dexter- “It was interesting because Kady Bell can be reached at tournament and 11 teams signed representatives of ULV. ity,” Lau jokingly said, as she we were making fun of each [email protected]. Iota Delta hangs laundry for national cause Jennifer Kitzmann awareness to the issue of vio- tions by decorating a shirt and and still being sexually assault- vivor or someone else who Staff Writer lence against women. then hanging the shirt on a ed, attacked or raped,” Iota wants to take action in the Iota Delta is a sorority of sis- clothesline to be viewed by oth- Delta sophomore, Bernadette cause. This week Iota Delta took ters at the University of La ers as a testimony to bring Barajas said. “It’s a way for “I think the government does part in “The Clothesline Verne committed to taking awareness of violence against women to get help and support not go hard enough on sex Project,” which is a project that action toward issues concerning women. from others who have had the offenders,” said Iota sophomore women’s groups such as the women and children. “The purpose of the clothes- same experiences.” Jessica Shadrickm, who deco- National Organization for The Clothesline Project is a line is to promote awareness to Each shirt is decorated in a rated a shirt. “Yes, it makes me Women and others around the vehicle for women affected by the public and to especially help different color to represent a angry and that is why the country participate in bringing violence to express their emo- women who are still in the dark particular violent act, the sur- Continued on page 12 Page 11 LVLLiiffee March 18, 2005 Tim Burton’s ex holds garage sale John Patrick excess memorabilia from jars and other assorted knick- collection of gaudy light fix- through her thick British accent. Life Editor “Beetlejuice,” “The Nightmare knacks. tures that must have at one point “Every one believes their Before Christmas” and “Big “I wish I had got here earli- mercilessly permeated Burton’s possessions are worth more than When I heard that Lisa Fish.” To find out that a famous er,” said Marilynn Hendrie of El home, designer clothes at they are,” added Arlen Feldman Marie, the half-famous ex-girl- director or his ex had mementos Monte, her voice betraying her designer prices, old worn down of Colorado Springs, Colorado friend of Tim Burton, was purg- from an influential career would disappointment. “I had hoped to electronics, kitchen utensils, “apparently famous directors ing herself at a local rummage be like finding out that children find memorabilia. What I did coffee makers, and a whole are no different.” sale of old mementos from her like candy. find was personal items for a array of general bric-a-brac. To All in all, the only difference life with the famous director, The line to enter the ware- cheap price. There’s a lot of bar- top this off, Marie was also sell- between this garage sale and the my interest was peaked. house that cradled Marie and gain basement stuff that you ing a galaxy of half-used lip- average person’s was price. I knew immediately that Burton’s old junk was not espe- wouldn’t even want.” stick, perfume and crayons. There were some interesting going to this sale would confirm cially long. And though it was Which was largely true. “It was the thrill of a lifetime, finds, but most of it was useless one of two things: either made up of everyone from Upon entering the warehouse, digging through Tim’s old tat,” crap. Burton’s ex would be getting rid freaks and geeks to the benignly after showing my identification said Danyda Feldman of John Patrick can be reached of useless old crap that nobody curious, there was no doubt in and signing the guest list, I was Huntington Beach, sarcastically at [email protected]. but Burton’s most diehard fan my mind that had I driven out greeted immediately by a large would want, or I was about to there around 5 a.m., I would god-awful and cartoonish settee experience one of the oddest have found an enclave of frantic with dark velvet upholstery and Making room for yard sales in history. As it turned fanatics camped out on the white trim adorned with skulls. out, a little of both was true. street just chomping at the bit to Complete with a picture of Lisa I arrived in Azusa’s industri- rub up against a pair of Burton’s Marie sprawled across it while al district around 11 a.m. on old jockey shorts. dressed as Vampira, the settee, Athens students March 11, the first day of the While standing in line, I which had been featured in the three-day sale. Keenly aware of could see people walk away film “Ed Wood,” had set its Laura Bucio recently moved to the Sheraton. the fact that any affordably from the event with their per- sights high with a price of Staff Writer Mudrow believes that the priced, “truly amazing” finds sonal Tim Burton Treasures. $20,000. Sheraton offers a lot of comforts would probably have been sold One man walked away with two The few other unique items Since the Athens Campus like housekeeping service once by then, I was operating on the Styrofoam heads on which one consisted of an antique drafting was shut down last September a week. assumption that the so-called would most likely store wigs. table, an art deco airplane sculp- residents at the Oaks have been Residents who are of junior good stuff would not be repre- Another proudly marched away ture and a keg that was shaped moved to the Sheraton in order or senior status and in good sentative of the bulk of the with a lamp that was made from like a pumpkin. Those things to make room for the Greek stu- social standing, for example, items. a tacky black and gold statue of aside, most of the wares consist- dents who get priority at the who have never been put on Plus the good stuff would be people fornicating. Others ed of uncomfortable looking dorms on the University of La probation, were given the exactly what one would expect: walked away with old mason new wave plastic furniture, a Verne main campus. opportunity to move into the Approximately eight to ten Sheraton. Few declined the Greek students moved into the option, Howlett said. available spaces at the residence The options were made on a Volunteers traverse globe halls during January Interterm. first come first serve basis. About 32-35 students were still Juniors and seniors were also Yelena Ovcharenko tional Educational Exchange, the University director of the expected. given the option to bring along Assistant Editor the Mennonite Central Commi- International and Study Abroad “We felt uncomfortable hav- their roommates if they were ttee and Brethren Volunteer Ser- Center. ing Athens students being at the freshmen. A slight breeze blew as vices give students the opportu- The University has had a Sheraton” said Byron Howlett, “My roommate is a senior, University of La Verne senior nity to experience another cul- close partnership with Brethren director of the office of Housing I’m just riding in the back seat,” Wanda Groppi watched the ture and improve the living con- Volunteer Service and has had and Residential Life. Muldrow said. arrows pierce the target at the ditions for others in a foreign several students volunteer in On the main campus the stu- “We received a letter and had YMCA campsite. A sense of country. different parts of the world dents have a chance to experi- to make a decision within a delight and confidence was “It taught me how to rely on through the program. ence American life and ULV week,” said Marisa Garcia, sen- reflected with a smile on myself,” Groppi said recalling Students taught English and life, Howlett said. It is also ior criminology major. Groppi’s face; she had made a her experience. rebuilt orphanages and villages much easier since many of the The students who decided to difference in the lives of others. Unlike most volunteer pro- in countries like Germany, Athens students do not have move had their funds trans- Groppi spent 10 weeks of her grams the Summer Service is Japan, Russia and Africa. transportation and are in an ferred and were not required to summer volenteering as a camp geared towards ULV students Global Volunteers, a non- unfamiliar place. pay the extra amount of approx- counselor for the Summer and provides scholarships for its profit organization, offers one- On Jan. 23, residents from imately $1,025 to live at the Service at the University of La participants. to-three week volunteer service the Oaks moved to the Sheraton. Verne Program. “It’s part of getting you out programs that immerse students Sheraton, opening up 20 spaces “We can’t expect them to pay Volunteer projects such as of Covina, or wherever you in another culture while they at the main campus. more if they can’t” Howlett Summer Service, Global Volun- live, and getting you out of your help to improve the lives of oth- “I really like it,” said James said. teers, the Council on Interna- comfort zone,” said Phil Hofer, Continued on page 12 Muldrow, junior business major Laura Bucio can be reached and one of the students who at [email protected]. Gay club lauds individuals Plays... Alexandra Lozano Bennett added. Continued from page 9 Staff Writer ULV Activities Students are not required to and directed by Tony La Scala Strindberg and directed by One in a be of any particular sexual ori- was performed. Kameron Siddeequah Shabazz. The “I like you…you’re differ- weekly entation to be a member of Taylor and Suzanne Rikker design was done by Elí ent” is the slogan stitched on series Rainbow Alliance. designed it. Hernandez. The third perform- new patches as part of the exploring “Rainbow Alliance is part of “It was done pretty well,” ance was “Here We Are” by Rainbow Alliance’s activity-ori- clubs on an amazingly diverse greater freshman Ricardo Chavez said. Dorothy Parker and directed by ented focus this semester. campus community, and my fellow e- Tuesday night featured five Kirsten Ogden. Margaret- The club, which promotes board members and I want to plays. The first play performed Suzanne Tipton and Maureen education, awareness, service planning an Open Mic Night welcome everyone to join us was “Penguin Blues” by Ehtan Medina were in charge of and support for members of the before the end of the semester this semester in having fun and Phillips and directed by design. The night ended with gay and lesbian community, and wants to promote the club’s expanding our mental, emotion- Annette Trejo. The second per- “The Apple” by Jimmy intends to hold fun and informa- patches for its members. al and social parameters,” formance was “The Flying Brunelle and directed by tive events and promote individ- “Our club treasurer, Tirzah Bennett said. Doctor” by Moliere and direct- Jonathan Serret. The design uality as a positive trait. Rodgers, and I have backpack Rainbow Alliance meets on ed by Gurerero. Natasha was done by Dhimiter “We are planning on going to patches that simply but accu- the second Monday of each Bartoo and Alexia Megalemou Kuremeno and Diego Salazar. see Lily Tomlin and the Gay rately communicate a message month at 4:30 p.m. and fourth designed it. The last three plays Thursday, the last day of the Men's Chorus of Los Angeles that I believe sums up the club’s Tuesday of each month at 6:30 presented were encore presen- mini-festival, featured six perform in Glendale on Friday, current, informal philosophy,” p.m. tations of “Faerie Tale,” encore presentations. First was April 1,” Rainbow Alliance sec- Bennett said. The locations for these meet- “Fireworks” and “Adaptation “The Game of Life,” followed retary Kori Bennett said. “Vox “Rainbow Alliance is indeed ing are to be announced because of Sin City.” by “ The Flying Doctor,” “Here Femina is coming to ULV in a small club at this juncture, but the club plans to vary the loca- Four plays were presented We Are,” “The Stronger,” “The April as well, and we would like it is one that is multi-faceted and tions throughout the semester. on Wednesday. The first was an Boy with Stores in his Pocket” to welcome the group with some immensely appreciative of Alexandra Lozano can be encore of Tuesday’s “Penguin and “The Apple.” kind of get-together.” diversity, activism, artistic self reached at himelozano@j- Blues.” The next play was Andres Rivera can be Rainbow Alliance is also expression, and humor,” uno.com. “The Stronger” by August reached at [email protected]. Page 12 LVLLiiffee March 18, 2005 Irish fair brings a touch of Dublin 3rd annual celebration still a hit

Marilee Lorusso Staff Writer

The Third Annual Irish Fair and Music Festival was held at the Pomona Fairplex Saturday and Sunday. Before the festival began, long lines of excited people were already waiting to get inside. On Saturday, the first 500 adults received a living Shamrock. The first 1,000 patrons received a free ticket to the European Renaissance Festival on Sunday. Gates opened at 10 a.m. There was a sea of green as Yelena Ovcharenko The 42nd Highlanders Regimental Pipes and Drums of Long and Music Festival at Fairplex. Their music is dedicated to honor many flocked to the annual fes- Beach paraded down Merrion Street at the third annual Irish Fair military veterans of all countries. tival. Some people got into the St. been coming to the festival guage instruction and music and cased on the stages. who read his children’s book, Patrick’s Day spirit by dressing since the first one was held in dance workshops were held. There were also several cul- “Mr. Leprechaun.” in traditional Irish clothing or in 2003. The largest genealogy assis- tural events including Conne- Traditional Irish food was green from head to toe. Men and “We found out about the first tance center sponsored by the mara ponies, Irish dog demon- sold at the festival, from hot women, old and young, came one and have been coming Southern California strations, athletic demonstra- dogs and shepherd pie to corn- out for an early St. Patrick’s Day every year,” said Joan King Genealogical Society was there tions including international beef and cabbage, festival goers celebration. from Alta Loma. “The shop- as well. To keep the little ones wrestling and events held by the were not disappointed. Families came to participate ping, the atmosphere, it’s fun.” busy, there were also rides and Scottish American Athletic “There is good music, good and witness all the festival had Vendors sold handmade games. Association, Merlin the Magic- food and lots of friends,” said to offer. quilts, jewelry and traditional With nine stages, the festival ian and the 42nd Highlanders William Lomas, the executive It was a hard task to pick out Irish clothing. featured Irish performers from Regimental Pipes and Drums. director of the festival. the true Irish accents from the There was a variety of events contemporary bands to tradi- Going along with Celtic tra- The festival is held every ones sported temporarily for the for everyone to see and partici- tional Irish folk music. dition, the festival also featured year the weekend before St. day. pate in. Traditional Irish dances storytellers True Thomas, who Patrick’s Day. There were many who came Cooking demonstrations, including clogging, jigging and follows the Celtic Seanachai Marilee Lorusso can be for the first time, but most have cultural instruction, Celtic lan- other step dances were show- oral tradition and Marty Burton reached at [email protected]. Iota Delta... Continued from page 10 Women’s Day is observed clothesline is so important.” universities and women’s held on March 8, 1857. Women “I am very surprised at con- The first national display events, all to promote aware- working in the garment district versations with students outside took place in Washington D.C. ness of women’s issues. Extoling in New York City were fed up the United States where IWD is in conjunction with the NOW in “All the shirts made at ULV with long hour,s poor working acknowledged more,” said 1990 and has grown to 330 plus will be put on a larger clothes- feminism’s conditions and unequal pay. Debbie Yang, ISAC advisor at local clothesline projects line that will be hung in The protest was a failure but the University of La Verne. “I nationally over the years. Washington for a larger event history a second attempt was made in think if you asked students on “It’s a great way to air out that will involve woman’s rights 1908. Once again women in the campus, half of them wouldn’t society and stand strong on groups from all over,” Iota Jessica Warden sweatshop conditions took to know what holiday it was.” issues concerning women and Delta sophomore Irene Beltran Staff Writer the streets demanding improve- Among students there are values and making a differ- said. ments in the work place and the mixed opinions about whether ence,” said junior Jackie Avilez, “This is a great event in edu- For 90 years, an embodiment right to vote. Still no changes IWD is important to celebrate. who has been a member of Iota cating women on important of peace and solidarity, were made. “I heard of celebrating Delta for two years and is com- issues in helping stop the vio- International Women’s Day, has Inspired by their efforts, women’s history month but not mitted to making a difference in lence and in supporting aware- united millions of women all Clara Zetkin, a German femi- International Women’s Day,” women’s rights. ness of violence to women and over the world while educating nist, was determined to make a senior biology major Marpessa Clotheslines have been dis- children,” Beltran said. students at the University of La difference. She worked tireless- Assemian said. “I believe we played at many places around Jennifer Kitzmann can be con- Verne about the struggle for ly and rallied women from all should celebrate women more the world including schools, tacted at [email protected]. gender equality. Circulating more awareness over to organize the because I think we forget about around campus, ULV’s International Women’s respecting each other. I definite- Volunteers... International Study Abroad Conference in 1907 that proved ly think it should be celebrated Continued from page 11 Center celebrated IWD by giv- to be a success. In 1910 as dele- more in the U.S.” ers. 310, but students are urged to ing carnations as a symbol of gate at the Copenhagen However, Steve Almaraz a The next series of programs work out a curriculum with their strength and independence,to Conference, Zetkin proposed junior business major said, run by Global Volunteers and teachers to meet the require- the first 50 women who visited the establishment of IWD. In “Sure I guess it’s okay, but I targeted towards college stu- ments and integrate their experi- the office. In addition the office commemoration of the New don’t think it’s something that dents are during spring break ences into the class. was adorned with empowering York City garment workers, we have to know about.” and the summer. “It’s a good service experi- quotes from famous women like March 8 was chosen as the offi- Yang believes that it is This organization is not ence and a way to experience Anne Frank, Lucille Ball and cial date for IWD. important for college students working in conjunction with the another culture,” DeGroot said. Oprah Winfrey. Although not recognized as a to learn about and acknowledge University of La Verne but “I think it would be a great Fifty plus students and visi- major holiday in the United the accomplishments of hopes that students will show opportunity for students to help tors stopped by the ISAC office, States, today IWD is celebrated women. ULV’s student body is their interest. in other countries if they can including Trudi Ferguson, assis- in other countries including predominately women and they “It’s just another option and afford it,” Groppi said. tant professor of management. Russia, Germany, Denmark and will enter the work force soon; a way for students to spend their Those interested in volun- Ferguson invited her culture Switzerland. In many of these the decisions they make can spring break or summer,” said teering are encouraged to call and gender issues in manage- countries posters are put up, help strengthen equality for Barb DeGroot, Global Phil Hofer at (909) 593-3511 ment class to the office cards, gifts and flowers are women in the future, Yang said. Volunteers spokeswoman. Ext. 4330. acknowledge IWD and exchanged and, depending on Jessica Warden can be Unfortunately these exciting Yelena Ovcharenko is women’s place in business. the location, festivities can last reached at jesselw@- trips do not substitute for Core [email protected]. IWD stems from a protest a few weeks. verizon.net.

SPORTS Page 14 Campus Times March 18, 2005 Leopards leap ahead in SCIAC Matt Griffin mark in the discus. Ellen Soakai Staff Writer lead the conference in the shot put with a throw of 41-10. Erica The University of La Verne Pembleton finished the winning men’s and women’s track and off with a hammer throw 151-3. field team took on Southern On Saturday morning the California Intercollegiate Ath- men’s team competed and held letic Conference match-ups in a their own, placing fifth overall. multi-dual meet last weekend. Darnell Gilbert led the way With the overcast weather with a win in the 100-meter not playing a factor, the event. Blaine Bacher also want- women’s team traveled to ed a piece of the title and took Claremont on Friday and came honors for the 400-meter event out strong capturing the title with a season best time of over the conference. The 48.82. Bacher and Gilbert were women shut out all competition joined by Phillip Craig and sweeping the meet 7-0. Jethro Acenas clinching the win The pack was lead by Lauren in the 4x100-meter relay. Johnson who won the 100- “We have the best relay team meter and 200-meter race in SCIAC,” Gilbert said. “Our

‘We have the best relay team in SCIAC. Our hand offs are clean which gives us the advantage.’ —Darnell Gilbert, sophomore sprinter achieving National Collegiate hand offs are clean which gives Athletic Association provisional us the advantage.” qualifying marks. The men hope for a success- Lakia Pearson also had top ful showing this weekend, keep- honors winning both the long ing optimism. jump, 17-9 inches, and triple “We are fast and ready to jump, 36-7 1/2 inches. run,” Craig said. Johnson and Pearson were “This will be good for us, we not finished. They brought will face Division I schools,” along Krystle Luckey and said Dennis Parri. Deonne McLean and challenged The Leopard distance run- the SCIAC conference to catch ners are set to travel to Eagle them in the 4x100-meter relay. Rock today to compete in the Not only did the four win the Oxy Distance Classic. event, but they were able to gain Combining forces the team will a NCAA provisional qualifying face their next challenge at San time of 48.07. Diego competing in the Aztec Over in the field events, Invitational at 10 a.m. freshman Danielle Lampkin Matt Griffin can be reached also earned a NCAA qualifying at [email protected]. ULV outshines at Sun West Tourney Reina Santa Cruz Jonathan Corral ances on both sides and win- The University of La Verne men’s track and field Witherspoon said about his event, “It’s not easy.” Special to the Times ning three of four is pretty team placed fifth overall on Saturday at the Witherspoon achieved a season best of 22-4 in the good. As a team we just have to SCIAC Multi-Dual Meet. Long jumper Donte long jump to finish fourth overall at the meet. Refining and adding keep momentum going.” strength to their skills for the Highlighting the pitching second half of Southern staff was sophomore Mary South shuts out Leopards California Intercollegiate Olson who pitched two com- Athletic Conference action, the plete games, earning victories Sarah Weaver match,” head coach Brian their serves on target. University of La Verne softball in both, while enjoying some Staff Writer Harrison said. “We haven’t been doing that team won three of four games great defense behind her. The Leopards have had a few good in doubles lately,” Baker March 10 and 11 at the always- Kathleen Salvo recorded the University of the South shut minor setbacks due to the rain said. competitive Sun West other victory in the Leopards 3- out the University of La Verne and injuries. The weather has Senior Michelle Tang and Tournament at Hart Park in 2 victory over Wittenberg. women’s tennis team 0-9, been great and everyone seems senior Michelle Fontanez also Orange. Closing out the weekend, March 12 at the Nancy to be well. lost 0-8 at the No. 2 spot. The Leopards defeated the Leopards used clutch hit- Blikenstaff Tennis Pavilion in “Everyone is healthy and “We felt really good, I don’t Thomas More, 8-2, Wittenberg, ting, coupled with five La Verne. well now so it should be a good know what happened,” Tang 3-2, Central, 7-5, and lost their Wittenberg errors to pull out University of the South, from match,” junior Lindsey Nitta said. opening round game to Ithaca, the narrow 3-2 victory. Tennessee, is home to the said. Alisa Najaryan and Natasha 11-8, in what is regarded as one Jodi Lindsey scored the Tigers, who came out to chal- Unfortunately, the Leopards Badkoubei gave the Tigers a run of the toughest tournaments in tying run in the sixth inning lenge six schools in the L.A. health did not help achieve the for their money at No. 3 but Southern California. and knocked in the winning run area. win and the Leopards were were ultimately defeated 4-7 in “This was good for our in the seventh inning as she fin- The Leopards were in good swept 0-3 in the doubles match- a competitive match. team,” head coach Robin ished the game 2-for-4 with spirits and preparing to play a es. Senior Lacy Cascadden and Baker played at the No. 1 Haaker said. “I am real proud one run scored and one RBI. competitive match. sophomore Jessica Baker lost 3- singles spot, pushing Cascadden of the way our team played. We Catcher Amber Guerra also “The women’s team is solid, 8 at the No. 1 spot. The two to No. 2. had some awesome perform- Continued on page 16 I’m expecting this to be a tough teams had a hard time getting Continued on page 15 Page 15 SPORTS March 18, 2005 Tennis duo builds tradition at LV Mike Senyo Staff Writer

A tradition being built with the University of La Verne ten- nis team. Junior Mike Longa- necker and sophomore Mario Backes are building this tradi- tion, bringing their international and competitive experience to the team. Mike and Mario are doubles teammates and are currently building the tennis team toward a competitive edge. Although both players come from different backgrounds they do have one thing in common: a love for the game. Longanecker started playing tennis when he was five years old. His grandfather was a profes- sional tennis coach and was his only coach until he came to the University of La Verne. “I got to hit in a lot of courts when a lot of players were done with their workouts so they trained me,” Longanecker said. “You could say they all had a hand in teaching me.” At the age of four, Backes was taught by his father. By seven, he was playing in clubs in Switzerland. Chrissy Zehrbach “I really like to play because Building strength within the men’s tennis squad this season are play No. 1 doubles for the Leopards. The pair hopes their experi- you are on your own,” Backes newcomers Mario Backes and Mike Longanecker, who combine to ence will start a new tennis tradition at the University. said. “There is no team to depend on.” people letting me down. I like to more creative with his game him. I want to get better and he Longanecker wants people to Backes came from ULV’s be in control of things and ten- having Backes at his side. pushes me.” know that this is the beginning Athens campus, restricting his nis lets me do that.” “Mario has played enough Backes also said that of a tradition for the University playing time without a team. Both teammates credit one that he knows how to deal with Longanecker is the first to give of La Verne’s tennis program. “Before the school closed I another for the overall growth of tough situations in a match,” lessons in everything to help the Both Mario and Mike will be found out that La Verne had a the tennis team and value their Longanecker said. “He never inexperienced guys. competing today against team and I contacted Steve,” contributions to the University’s gives up and the inexperienced “What weakness there are in Colorado College at 2 p.m. Backes said. “It was terrible to success. guys look at that and see it as a Mario’s game, Mike makes up Mike Senyo can be reached not play tennis. I’m rusty, I’m “Mario is a very experienced way to turn a match around.” for it and vice versa,” head at [email protected]. not playing very good, but this player, he especially has inter- The two teammates share a coach Steve Bergovoy said. is one of the reasons why I pre- national experience,” Longa- mutual feeling of respect, giving “Both know the game inside and Tennis... fer La Verne to Greece.” necker said. “He’s versatile in each other credit for some of out. Mario knows the game very Longanecker transferred his game and can hit any shot. I their own successes. well mentally, but what’s frus- Continued from page 14 from nearby Mt. San Antonio know that I can rely on him.” “Mike is a real inspiration trating for him is that he’s been Baker’s opponent was Gaby College. While at Mt. SAC, Longa- and motivator on this team,” out of the game for a while. Carvalho, a transfer from “I never liked the idea of necker was trapped by playing a Backes said. “With me being Mike possesses a very offensive Virginia Poly, a Division I team sports,” Longanecker said. one-dimensional game. rusty I admit that he is better game and has tremendous school. “I hate letting people down and At ULV he can be a little than me and for that I look up to potential.” “She pushed everyone in their line-up down so they were strong from top to bottom,” Baseball earns seventh straight win Harrison said. Cascadden and Fontanez Joseph Lovallo early 1-0 lead. the inning. In the bottom of the ly injuring ligaments in his held their own and played a Assistant Editor “We’ve been working on eighth, catcher B.J. DuBarry throwing elbow. competitive match but could attacking the ball at the plate,” gave the Leopards some insur- “Anytime you lose a pitcher not pull it out for the win. On The University of La Verne head coach Scott Winterburn ance as his single knocked in like Bockstahler, you’re going Friday the Leopards were also picked up their seventh victory said. “I think Kean is the best pinch runner Danny Bonilla for to have to make up for seventy defeated 1-8 by Albion College in a row as they shut out Kean team we’ve played all year, the only other run of the game. to eighty innings of pitching,” from Michigan. Baker was the University, 2-0, last Thursday at they’ve got a strong, consistent “The coaches have been Winterburn said. lone Leopard with a win at the Ben Hines Field. line-up.” helping me work with some new Winterburn says that junior No. 1 singles spot 7-6, 6-4. Pitchers Mark Simmons and The Leopard pitching was mental approaches at the plate,” pitcher Dustin Bowers will have La Verne is halfway through Scott Lindeen both kept the also helped by a strong defen- DuBarry said. to carry a heavier workload its season with a conference Kean Cougars from scoring in sive performance from center The Leopards had no games because of the injury. record of 0-2 and 1-6 overall. the defensive match-up and fielder Lucas Berry. scheduled this week, but have “We needed this week off to “It’s been really hard to get combined for eleven strikeouts. Berry gunned out Kean’s been preparing for the Califor- get healthy,” Winterburn said. into a rhythm this season “I just went out there and Perry Schatzow at the plate to nia Classic, where the Leopards “We just have to keep our because of the rain, but hopeful- pitched my game,” said end the top of the fifth inning as will face familiar foes in rhythm going into the Cal ly the rain has stopped and we Simmons, who picked up the he tried to score on senior Felix Pomona-Pitzer College and Classic.” can finish off the season victory, improving to a 3-1 Urena’s hit. He also came up to Redlands University as well as La Verne will head to strong,” she added. record. “I was able throw strikes make a nice shoe top catch in the University of Puget Sound, Claremont to face Eastern “We finished really strong and get ahead of batters.” the eighth inning, robbing and nationally ranked Eastern Connecticut State today at 8:30 last year and I hope that we’ll The Leopards got on the Kean’s Steve Wohltman. Connecticut State. a.m. and will later take on be able to finish strong this board early in the bottom half of “I’m just trying to play on “We’re going to face some Pomona-Pitzer at 2:30 p.m. year,” Cascadden said. the first inning, as right fielder my toes and read the ball off the tough competition, so we’ve got The Leopards travel to The next match for the Colby Jamar singled and bat,” Berry said. to come ready to play,” DuBarry Redlands tomorrow to take on Leopards is Thursday, March advanced to third on two wild Kean also had the opportuni- said. Puget Sound at 8:30 a.m. and 17 at 2 p.m. in La Verne against pitches from Kean’s Joe Rizzo. ty to score in the seventh as they Unfortunately, the team will then will face the Bulldogs at Colorado College. Third baseman Jason Jarvis’ loaded the bases with one out, have to deal with the loss of 11:30 a.m. Sarah Weaver can be long sacrifice fly knocked in but Justin Della Volpe grounded pitcher Mike Bockstahler, who Joseph Lovallo can be reached at sarahulv@- Jamar, giving the Leopards an into a 6-4-3 double play to end is out for the season after recent- reached at [email protected]. hotmail.com. Page 16 SPORTS March 18, 2005 Once again Lindsay con- Softball... tributed well with a home run and two RBI. Continued from page 14 ULV falls to South The opening game of the performed well at the plate tournament was much more of a going 2-for-3 at the plate. high note for the Leopards as In game three against once again the clutch hitting Thomas More saw the Leopard arrived in the fifth inning pro- offense explode for 11 hits, two pelling the Leopards to a four home runs and a double in route run inning and the 7-5 victory to the 8-2 victory. over Central. Left fielder Morgan Dobis Despite committing four led the way going 3-for-3 with a errors once again, the Leopards home run and knocking in three managed to record seven hits RBIs. and Olson pitched well down Lindsay and Amanda Jones the stretch for the victory. chipped in going 2-for-3 with Third baseman Silagyi led two runs and one RBI apiece the charge going 2-for-3 with respectively. two runs scored knocking in one Sophomore Suzy Riker also RBI. smashed a home run of her own Other sparks on offense were helping the Leopard attack. A.J. Taggart and Jessica In game two the Leopards DeGiacomo, both going 1-for-3 were less fortunate as Ithaca gathering two RBIs apiece pounded out 10 runs in the sec- respectively. ond and third innings never With these three victories the looking back, cruising to the 11- Leopards improve their record 8 victory. to 12-5. In the last game the errors Taking on non-conference helped the Leopards, but in this action before SCIAC competi- game the errors proved too cost- tion resumes, the Leopards con- ly, despite out hitting Ithaca. tinue their march to the post- The Leopards committed five season against Lewis and Clark errors that aided Ithaca’s offen- (OR) today at Hayward and sive attack. California State East Bay at Kelly Silagyi finished the Hayward tomorrow. game 2-for-4, with a home run, Jonathan Corral can be two runs scored and four RBIs. reached at [email protected]. LEOPARD SCOREBOARD AT THE BUZZER

Softball (DH) Whitworth -- 2 La Verne -- 1 La Verne -- 9 Whitworth (WA) -- 6

Men’s Tennis La Verne -- 0 University of the South -- 9

Emmah Obradovich SCHEDULE Junior James Muldrow returns the ball while ing the University of Puget Sound 5-2 , but suf- playing doubles with partner Josep Agell. They fered a difficult loss to the University of the South lost 8-6 in a close match against the University of overall 7-0. The Leopards entered the weekend Today the South. La Verne had a mixed weekend defeat- with a loss to Pomona-Pitzer 5-2 on March 9. Men’s Tennis vs. Colorado College @ 2 p.m. Adrian Medrano consecutive No. 1, No. 2 and Pomona-Pitzer handed the Staff Writer No. 3 spots. Leopards sixth conference Softball vs. Lewis & Clark (OR) @ 6 p.m @ Backes and sophomore defeat this season in a 5-2 Hayward The University of La Verne Kevin Nguyen earned La Sagehen victory. men’s tennis team split two Verne’s only doubles win in an The Leopards’ optimism was matches this weekend, defeating 8-5 victory. high after Backes and Tomorrow the University of Puget Sound After defeating the Loggers, Longanecker earned consecu- Track and field Aztec Invitational @ 10 a.m. @ on Friday, 5-2 and losing to the the Leopards were unable to tive victories, but the Sagehens University of the South on carry the momentum over to went on to win the last four sin- San Diego Saturday, 7-0. their next match with South. gle matches. The men were propelled in their victories over the Puget Sound DID YOU KNOW? Loggers by three strong performances from their top singles players. The Leopards now post 3-7 South dominated the entire Backes won his singles The University of La Verne men’s golf team record after their lost to South. afternoon, as they shut out the matches against the Sagehens 6- The men were propelled in Leopards 7-0. 4, 2-6. defeated Cal Lutheran, shooting 296 at their victories over the Puget The University of the South The Leopard also pushed Sierra La Verne CC competing against Sound Loggers by three strong blew past the Leopards winning over his opponent taking his performances from their top sin- all but one of their singles match 13-11 in the tiebreaker. nationally ranked teams. ULV advanced gles players. matches in straight sets. The Leopards will host their conference record 5-1 for the season. Sophomore Mike Longa- The weekend split came after Colorado College today at 2 Nathan Logan headed up the Leopard pack necker, freshman Mario Backes a Southern California Intercol- p.m. at Nancy Blickenstaff and senior Sunny Samuel legiate Athletic Conference loss Pavilion. shooting a 70. defeated their opponents in for the Leopards on March 9 at Adrian Medrano can be straight set victories, earning Claremont. reached at [email protected].