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DailyThe Student Voice of California State Titan University, Fullerton Hearing Loss in the Digital Age
By Gail Navarro earphones, don’t you think it could For the Daily Titan blow your ears too?” Panal asked. [email protected] “It’s kind of like alcohol, use it at your own risk.” Call it a technological fad or just However, mp3 players are not plain entertainment, but the Apple the only way individuals can suffer iPod is a hot commodity on college hearing loss. External noise can also campuses. Students listen to music cause extensive damage. Tinnitus is a while trekking to their classes, walk- form of hearing loss that causes ring- ing to their cars and going up the ing in the ears after being exposed to stairs. It is common for students to loud noise or repeated exposure to spend their time listening to loud sounds. music but many are unaware of the Students are especially vulnerable potential long-term consequences. to this type of injury. Rock concerts “The young are not concerned and loud club music can cause tin- about their health,” said Michael nitus and are common in student’s Davis, Cal State Fullerton professor lives. Construction sites and auto of Human Communications. “They races can also impair hearing. think that [hearing loss] always hap- According to the American Tin- pens to somebody else.” nitus Association, average traffic can More than 28 million Americans reach 85 decibels, a rock concert hits have some degree of hearing loss, ac- 120 decibels and a firecracker can cording to the National Institute on get as high as 140 decibels. Deafness and Other Communica- Tinnitus has no known cure. By Phil Gordon/For the Daily Titan tion Disorders. About 5.2 million Serious side effects include con- Live - CSUF broadcast journalism major Camaron Abundes broadcasting live on KTLA Tuesday morning, supported by Titan faithful. children in the U.S. between the stant ringing in the ears, which in- ages of 6 and 19 have some hearing terferes with sleep, and bothersome damage from amplified music and head noise that does not go away. other sources. Officials have recognized the need A recent study done by researchers for public awareness and the House at the University of Colorado found Ear Institute started a hearing-loss Competition Finalist Reporting Live that listening to an iPod at full vol- awareness campaign this year. The ume for more than five minutes a campaign, “It’s How You Listen That The crowd came out spirit. The live report started at 6:50 and Michaela Pereira in the KTLA out to support her. day, using stock earphones, might Counts,” appeared on television and a.m. studio. “Camaron exemplifies the qual- increase the chance of hearing loss in online with ads featuring teens and for the CSUF finalist in Abundes started her report by Abundes’ last spot was weather. ity of students we have at Cal State the average person. an “Ear Bud” mascot. KTLA’s “The Audition” introducing herself and her school She introduced the forecast at 8 a.m. Fullerton. Many times we are in the The maximum volume an Ameri- Davis said he believes public in front of the crowd of supporters. and provided the current weather shadows of other Southern Califor- can Apple iPod and other players awareness is the best form of preven- By Michael Garcia During her first spots she provided conditions in the area. Abundes said nia schools, but this has been excit- can reach is 120 decibels. Any sound tion and suggested health classes in Daily Titan Staff Writer background information on CSUF. that the weather portion was her ing because I think this has helped over 85 decibels exceeds what hear- high school and college. [email protected] Next, she incorporated the school’s biggest challenge. show the visibility of the communi- ing experts call the “safe” range and Freshman English major Stepha- mascot Tuffy the Titan, by convers- When Abundes concluded her cations program,” Pullen said. “The can potentially damage the ears. nie Noriega said students often Cal State Fullerton students and ing with him during her newscast. In live newscast, the KTLA anchors chance to show what kind of quality Hearing loss occurs when an indi- ignore health issues because they faculty showed their support Tuesday the next spot, Abundes interviewed asked her how she felt about her per- of students we have means a lot.” vidual is overexposed to loud sounds, believe that “nothing is going to morning in front of the Performing Titan baseball players Evan McAr- formance that morning. Abundes This is the third annual KTLA which can damage delicate hair cells happen to them.” Arts Center for Camaron Abundes. thur and Joe Scott. She asked them said she felt she did a good job. She contest. The two previous contests in the inner ear. Noriega said that it would be a The broadcast journalism major to provide some insight about the said she was very excited to have sup- provided the winners a job at the sta- Sabrina Panal is a student and good idea for CSUF to hold manda- did a live broadcast on campus for baseball program and how it has be- port from CSUF because it inspired tion. This is the first edition aimed at Mac Specialist at the Apple store in tory hearing screenings for freshman KTLA’s “The Audition,” a competi- come successful over the years. her to do the best job she possibly college students. The previous win- the Brea Mall. She said many cus- students, as other campuses have tion for broadcast journalism stu- The Titan dance team performed could. ners are still employed with KTLA. tomers come in to replace earphones done. dents, where she is one of two final- during Abundes’ next segment. Dur- Communications faculty mem- Leila Shalhoub, KTLA morning that have been blown out by loud “They should start getting con- ists vying for a $25,000 prize. ing her live broadcast, she checked bers Beth Evans, Andi Stein, Peggy music. cerned now because the future is not Some of Abundes’ classmates and in with KTLA news anchors Carlos Bockman and dean of the College of SEE KTLA - PAGE 2 “If the music could blow out your far away,” Noriega said. professors came to prove their Titan Amezcua, Mark Kriski, Sam Rubin Communications Rick Pullen came
Everyone’s Got Their Own Bag SO CAL SNOW Students have a wide lettering for looks that can be both Coach, Abercrombie and Fitch and distinctive and practical. Le Sportsac. choice of totes to meet “I just throw everything in there,” Some people tend to switch be- their scholarly needs liberal studies major Jessica Resen- tween a tote bag and backpack based diz said about her bag. She chose an on the load they have for that day. By Florance Chung eye-catching, bright pink Strawberry “If I am here for long days, then I For the Daily Titan Shortcake backpack. use my backpack,” Saulnier said. ”If [email protected] Students at Cal State Fullerton I am here for short days, like today, I can be seen around campus trans- use a tote bag.” A multitude of alternate back- porting enormous backpacks over- The messenger bag, besides sim- packs have emerged for students to flowing with heavy course packets ply being a laptop carrier, can also transport their books, laptops and and enormous textbooks. be the men’s answer to tote bags. other necessities. “I have four classes in one day. Made popular in the television show Based on two primary factors of It’s just better on my back,” said “Friends,” it is slung across the torso ease of utility and fashion, students Lisa Villamil, an entertainment and from one shoulder. can choose from backpacks, tote tourism major. “I used to carry a tote The problems with the messenger bags, messenger bags and rolling bag but when I got more classes, I bag include the pain in the shoulder backpacks, to name a few. switched back.” that has to bear the bag’s weight and In the past, students could only Tote bags are commonly seen its lower capacity, compared with a choose between cartoon-printed around the campus as well, usually backpack. children’s backpacks or solid-colored sported by women and coming in all “I used to have one but it doesn’t backpacks intended for books, hik- shapes, materials and sizes. fit as much” as a backpack, psychol- ing supplies and everything else in “Sometimes, it’s whatever goes ogy major Steven Olson said. His between. with my outfit,” business major Mi- current backpack can fit his laptop, Now, companies such as Jansport chela Saulnier said about her choice books and other school supplies. and Dickies add polka dots, check- of tote bags. “It’s kind of trendy in For those who want to skip the ers and flowers to their design col- that sense.” back pain associated with heavy lection. Baby Phat, Roxy and other They can be considered more as books, a rolling backpack can be an By David Osborne/Daily Titan historically clothing-centered com- accessories than backpacks, some- option. Some rolling backpacks can Snow Day - Vanessa Buelna, junior accounting major, and Travis Davis, senior criminal justice major, go on panies have made backpacks a part times serving a double purpose as a sled race in the Quad on Tuesday morning. ASI Productions presented “Snow Day,” where students were given a of their line, utilizing camouflage large purses. Popular brands that chance to ride sleds and play in actual snow. prints, bright colors and metallic manufacture tote bags include SEE BAGS- PAGE 2
Tomorrow Introspect CORRECTION weather An article about the death of Professor Rich Wiseman in Tuesday’s edition of the Daily Titan identified Kurt Kitselman as the chair of the Department of Speech Communications. The department has changed TODAY TOMorrow Famous Titans its name to Human Communication Studies. Human rights activist and Miss Afghanistan 2003, a The same article identified Rick Pullen as the dean of the Depart- Sunny Sunny ment of Communications. Pullen is the dean of the College of Com- High: 62 CSUF alumna, profiled in tomorrow’s paper. munications. High: 66 The Daily Titan regrets the errors. Low: 42 Low: 43 2 November 29, 2006 In Brief CAMPUS ECAL NDAR Quilting on a mission BAGS: CArry THURSDAY That Weight, The Japanese band AUN will present a concert and workshop from 1 to 3:30 p.m. in the TSU Theater.A UN is currently on a Your Way mission to tour 100 schools to teach people about Japan. (From Page One) morph into a regular backpack as Works from graduate and undergraduate composition students they come equipped with shoulder will be performed in the Performing Arts Center Recital Hall. straps. Admission is free. “They should be used cautiously and on a limited basis by only those FRIDAY students who are not physically able to carry a backpack,” according to The Theater Department presents “The Man Who Cameto the American Chiropractic Asso- Dinner” in the Young Theatre. The performance begins at 8 ciation. The association cites rolling p.m. General admission tickets are $9. Advance purchase tickets backpacks as the cause of some trips are $8 for seniors and full-time students. and falls and a contributing source of hallway clutter. Current trends in the backpack Jazz saxophonist Kim Richmond performs in the Meng Con- industry are changing the way back- cert Hall at 8 p.m. General admission tickets are $15. Advance packs look and feel. Besides focus- purchase tickets are $10 for seniors and full-time students. ing on the patterns and colors, some companies are designing ergonomic SATURDAY backpacks by making more individ- Men’s Basketball v. Texas – San Antonio. Rematch of Nov. 22 ual compartments to help disperse the weight and promote better pos- game begins at 6 p.m. ture. By DAVID OSBORNE/Daily Titan One such ergonomically designed Today is the last day to save money at the Titan Shops “Biggest AIDS QUILT - Eric Hargis, a senior health science major, views one of the many quilts hung backpack is the BackTpack. Sale of the Year.” in the TSU Pavilion C on Tuesday night. As part of CSUF’s AIDS Awareness Week, the AIDS “BackTpack is a revolutionary Memorial Quilt is on display until the end of the month. Visitors can view the quilt on Thurs- carrying system that, through every- day from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the TSU Pavilion C. day carrying habits, uses the vertical SUNDAY force of gravity for training proper The University Band performs at 4 p.m. in the Meng Concert alignment of the skeleton,” Marilyn Hall. Traditional band pieces will be played under the direction Miller von Foerster, the designer of of Mitchell Fennell. Admission is free. BackTpack, said on her Web site. FACULTY FOCUS “The U.S. Consumer Product The Theater Department presents two showings of “The Man Safety Commission reports that backpack-related injuries sent more Who Came to Dinner” in the Young Theatre. The first begins at than 7,000 people to the emergency 2 p.m. and the second begins at 6:30 p.m. General admission He ‘Came to Work’ and Went room in 2001 alone,” according to tickets are $9. Advance purchase tickets are $8 for seniors and an article released by the chiroprac- full-time students. tic association on backpack safety. on to Establish a Department It is the heavy load a backpack en- DECEMBER 5 ables the wearer to bear that causes long-term back, shoulder and neck Five techniques to reduce stress levels will be discuessed at noon By Noraly Hernandez “Seven years ture at USC after only 12 years in pains, according to the associa- in College Park Room 770. Contact Verna Raun at 714-278- Daily Titan Staff Writer after I came the U.S, Fuentes helped establish in tion. A backpack should weigh no 4178 [email protected] to the United 1969 what is now the Chicana and more than 10 percent of its wearer’s States I was Chicano Studies Department at weight. The problem escalates when Five hard-earned dollars are all teaching Amer- CSUF. Despite entering semiretire- the backpack is worn only on one that 17-year-old Dagoberto Fuentes icans U.S. his- ment, Fuentes currently directs the shoulder. brought with him when he decided tory and Span- department that he helped found. “Sometimes, it’s a little bit heavy to come to the U.S. to accomplish ish,” Fuentes “The department of Chicano on one shoulder. I have a binder, SUBMISSIONS: To have your event in the Daily Titan’s Calendar, the American dream. said. studies is like a family to me; it is al- a legal pad, a water bottle, a cell please submit event information to [email protected] one week prior “I came from Mexico City in 1957 Despite all FUENTES most like a descendant because I was phone, wallet, pens,” criminal justice to the date of the event. and I came to the United States to he had accom- involved in the forming of the de- major Misa Nguyen said, about the work,” said Dagoberto Fuentes, now plished, Fuentes continued to add to partment of Chicano studies. That load she keeps in her Gucci tote bag. Cal State Fullerton’s Chicana and his success. It was a teacher from Los is why I have interest in the depart- “But it all fits.” Chicano Studies Department chair. Angeles City College, where Fuentes ment to continue,” Fuentes said. The uncle he was staying with told attended, who motivated Fuentes to Fuentes, who has maintained a For the Record him he had to attend high school. also become an educator. job since he was in the third grade, “I said ‘no, I didn’t come here to “I said ‘I want to be a translator,’ is no stranger to work and hopes to It is the policy of the Daily Titan to correct any inaccurate informa- go to school, I came here to work,’” something fast, short term,” Fuentes concentrate on writing a book after tion printed in the publication as soon as the error is discovered. Any Fuentes recalled telling his uncle. said he told this teacher. “He said, he officially retires in two years. incorrect information printed on the front page will result in a correction In Mexico, Fuentes hadn’t re- ‘but your people need teachers.’” “I would like to see if I can give printed on the front page. Any incorrect information printed on any ceived any formal education after These words rang true in Fuen- myself an opportunity to write other page will be corrected on page 2. Errors on the Opinion page will the sixth grade, with the exception tes’ mind and he decided to follow something in the sense of literature,” be corrected on that page. Corrections also will be noted on the online of typing and English lessons. How- the advice he was given and help get Fuentes said, adding jokingly, “I version of the Daily Titan. ever, he took his uncle’s advice and good professors in the field, he said. would like to write a novel, a very Please contact Managing Editor Cindy Tullues at (714) 278-5693 or enrolled in high school, adapted to After receiving a doctorate in good novel. If not, I won’t publish at [email protected] with issues about this policy or to report any school quickly and even enjoyed it. Spanish and Latin American Litera- it.” errors. KTLA: Auditioning for $25,000 Daily Titan (From Page One) phenomenal job on an interview tion and receives $25,000. She said, show producer, said that KTLA is with veteran news anchor Henry however, that she will graciously Editorial looking for an individual who is Alfaro. congratulate Emily Wilson, the fi- proficient with their work. They “Camaron is the most profession- nalist from Chapman University, if Executive Editor Julie Anne Ines want the “all-around package,” al, poised and prepared person in the Wilson wins. Managing Editor Cindy Tullues Copy Chief Joe Simmons Shalhoub said. competition,” Martinez said. The results of the final round will News Editor Adam Levy Abundes said she learned that a Abundes does not know how she be announced today live on KTLA Asst. News Editor Julianna Crisalli person is only as good as her last will react if she wins the competi- at 8:20 a.m. Asst. News Editor Ian Hamilton broadcast. But she also said that a Sports Editor Laurens Ong person has to stay true to herself. Entertainment Editor Kirsten Alto “Camaron was very serious about Opinion Editor Carmellia Munguia this competition. You rarely see Introspect Editor Jickie Torres this in a person her age. Even if she Photo Editor Kevin Rogers doesn’t win, she’ll be on a network Photo Editor Songha Lee somewhere,” KTLA cameraman Copy Editor Ben Weiner Internet Editor Grant Paulis David Ortiz said. Adviser Tom Clanin Peter Martinez, executive pro- ducer and production coordinator Main Line (714) 278-3373 Editorial Fax (714) 278-4473 of Titan Edge TV, recalled a mo- News Line (714) 278-4415 E-mail: [email protected] ment when Abundes was an anchor on Edge in Focus, a Titan Edge TV program. Martinez said she did a Advertising Director of Advertising Emily Alford Asst. 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The police must obey the law while enforcing the law. OPINION Earl Warren Titan Editorial Is This Protection and Service? Providing insight, analysis and perspective since 1960 By Joe Simmons one of increased police training and By Benjamin Weiner to do whatever they please. They can Daily Titan Copy Chief screening. With more field experi- Daily Titan Copy Editor find a way to get around just about [email protected] ence, detectives wouldn’t be as likely [email protected] any of the vague laws that attempt to to panic and fire weapons, as what keep their power in check. They are Crime is rampant in this country. seemed to happen in the recent case On Saturday, five undercover seldom held accountable for their No More Excuses That’s not news to anyone, and it’s of Sean Bell, the young man killed in New York police officers fired some actions because some embellish and a hail of police bullets the day of his lie about what happened when fill- When are scientists finally go- However, once it’s here and not just a complaint; violent crimes 50 shots at unarmed 23-year-old wedding. With better screening, po- ing out their police reports. ing to give the OK for men’s hor- safe to take will men be willing happen at a much higher rate in the Sean Bell killing him. In Georgia, lice hopefuls who are racist, petty or The police are nothing more than monal birth control? That could to take it? If men are willing to U.S. than in other industrialized 88-year-old Kathryn Johnston was potentially dangerous could be elim- a government-organized gang. They be a holiday highlight. Research carry condoms, will they take the countries. shot and killed during a police drug inated from the system before they pull people over for any reason they takes time and money, but it has shots? The answer is much more It’s clear that the people charged raid. These are just two recent exam- caused any problems desire whether it’s legal or illegal. It’s been four decades since women complicated than it seems. with defending the public from ples of police officers – or commit crimes DEVIL’S ADVOCATE your word versus theirs and more have had the responsibility of There are men who would be criminals – police officers – have to abusing excessively themselves. than likely they’ll win. They can popping a pill daily to keep from opposed to taking it out of fear have a wide range of powers to com- relaxed laws. Many of the prob- claim whatever they like. popping out a baby. of losing their procreation abil- bat crime. The Rodney King lems commonly asso- If they want to pull you over they While women have benefited ity despite scientific research The Constitution and consti- beating brought na- ciated with our crimi- can. They can simply claim you were from the advantages of control- that affirms sperm production tutional law, over 200 years of it, tional attention to nal justice system, like speeding or didn’t come to a com- ing their reproductive organs, will return. There are also the have laid the groundwork for many the problem of police offenders acquitted plete stop, or my favorite, that you it is time to shift the burden to ones who would be too manly to sensible restrictions on police pow- abusing their power. over technical points looked suspicious. What exactly does men. take it. You have to consider the er. However, at the end of the day, Through sites like of law, could be re- a suspicious person look like? This year researchers an- possibility that men are as sensi- police have to be able to do their YouTube we can see duced with a better Now that they have you pulled nounced a new method that tive about their penis as they are jobs. undeniable proof of And one of the problems with po- coordination between over they can begin the harassment. would require a combination about their sperm count. this recurring prob- lice work is that it’s not always pretty. the various district They can search your car and they of an implant once a year and For women, what would the lem. attorney’s offices and can search you. They have the law a hormonal shot every three statement “it’s OK, I’m on birth Police routinely lie to suspects, use A recent beating police precincts. and power on their side and they can months which stops sperm pro- control” mean from the mouth intimidation tactics and otherwise of a man by Los An- Stop-gap measures, do what they please. duction. According to a CBS of a man? A woman may not act in a dishonest manner in order geles police officers like the required film- Every week Joe Simmons and We should not be living in a po- article, researchers found that trust a man who says he is on it. to catch criminals in their own lies. was broadcast on ing of all interroga- Benjamin Weiner choose an lice state. Though many police have sperm production returns three Ask yourself honestly, would the But they have to – criminals, by defi- YouTube. The rea- tions recently vetoed issue and flip a coin to see good intentions when joining the to four months after one stops average man lie about being on nition, act in a dishonest manner. son this beating was Moreover, police have to have evi- by Gov. Schwarzeneg- who is pro and who is con. of particular impor- force – of stopping a robbery or mur- taking the shot. But still the birth control just to get a little We call it the “Devil’s Advo- dence to hold that person against his ger, would do little tance was because der – most will not, and they simply progress of this treatment has re- condomless nookie? cate” or her will. Police are ethically bound to stop police abuse. waste our time and money filling mained on the back burner. Until these questions are an- one of the officer’s to respond truthfully to questions “Bad apples” would ticket quotas and harassing people. Historically, family planning swered, a second sexual revolu- police reports did simply maneuver around these pro- Some of us can defend ourselves just has been a shared responsibilty. tion may be a bit farther down regarding an accused person’s rights. not match up with what was seen on cedures while good cops would con- fine without needing the police. But it shifted when the FDA ap- the road than the release of this Sometimes an officer may overstep the video. tinue to do what they have done. Next time you go to the polls and proved birth control for women. birth control method. his or her boundaries, but that’s an We have invented many non-le- individual problem, not one endem- Curtailing police ability to catch thal weapons for officers to carry yet there is additional funding for police ic to the system. and interrogate suspects won’t solve we continue to have numerous cases or laws to give them more power, It seems the best answer to the any of the numerous problems in of unarmed people being shot and think twice about how much they EDITOR’S NOTE: The Titan Editorial is solely the opinion of the Daily Titan edito- recent cases of police abuse is not our justice system. Better training killed. actually do for you and how much rial board and was written after the open debate between board members. a restriction of police power, but and screening will. Our nation’s lax laws allow police you really need them. The editorial board consists of the executive editor, the managing editor, the opinion editor, the news editors, the copy chief and other editors upon ap- Weiner’s Counterpoint: Simmons’ Counterpoint: pointment of the executive editor. Police abuse and brutality are ob- to go to extremes. It’s all about the Of course the police are a gov- Even if we assume that police viously a problem in our society, but power. Human beings want control ernment-sponsored gang. The ex- powers must be restricted, which simply hiring more police officers or and power and the police abuse the ception is that their goal is to quell ones should be restricted? Should giving them better training will not position they are in. This is the root violence and keep the peace, not to police not be able to follow a hunch Letters to the Editor stop the problem. of the problem. establish turf to perform illegal ac- to investigate something that looks It is a problem of power. No mat- We need to lessen the control and tivities. While some people may be out of place? The Daily Titan welcomes letters to the editor. All letters must include ter how much training they have power they have in order to stop entirely capable of defending them- As I said before, there have been the sender’s first and last name. Students must include their majors, and there will always be abuse, because their abuse of it. selves, many are not. Even more are individual abuses, but the solution other writers must include their affiliation to the university, if appli- man abuses power. It all goes back to the old saying, not capable of defending themselves isn’t more red tape and legislation. cable. TheD aily Titan reserves the right to edit letters for length, Police training brainwashes of- give a man an inch and he’ll take without answering with violence. The solution is tighter control of grammar and spelling. Send letters to Julie Anne Ines, the executive edi- ficers to believe that what they say a mile. It is in our nature to abuse Vengeance justice and vigilante ac- who gets to be a police officer, not tor, at [email protected]. goes and what they want happens. what we have. Knowing this, the less tion is not how a society of civilized more freedom for people who com- When this doesn’t happen they tend we give them the less they will take. people maintain order. mit crimes. November 29, 2006 3 The Studentbody Facing Something Unexpected When Expecting CSUF student deals with ize how beneficial it would have been apartment, I began to have sharp the nearest hospital where I spent to have had guidance in the subject pain in my abdomen and lower three days recovering from a severe a miscarriage five months matter. back. Since pain and unusual bodily miscarriage and loss of nearly one- into her pregnancy I was a second-semester freshman changes were nothing new, I was not third of my total blood supply. attending my dream school when my immediately concerned. Moments After I regained my health and had by jackie kimmel life came to a screeching – when I later I felt a rush of liquid flow out numerous pelvic exams, my doctors For the Daily Titan discovered I was pregnant. Naturally, of me. I immediately thought that explained to me that what I had was Body Talk [email protected] I was scared at the thought of hav- my water had broken and that I was called a spontaneous abortion. That BY LAURA LUJAN ing to postpone my education to give going into labor, but was then con- means that the fetus had died some The Perfect Touch Daily Titan Staff Writer College students are no strangers birth unexpectedly. I was nervous cerned because I was only a little time after my last doctor’s appoint- to sex. We all may not be engaging about telling my family and hav- more than five months pregnant. I ment. Since my pregnancy was more in it, but since the sixth grade, sex ing to endure their moral criticism, called my mother in Yucaipa to come than 20 weeks, medically speaking, I He starts by placing his hands cause onlookers to insist we get education has been engraved into but ultimately I was going to have a and help me. went through a stillbirth. Essentially on me – anywhere. a room. our minds. “little me.” While in my apartment waiting I gave birth to a dead fetus. The electric shock shoots He brings his hand up to From age 12 we have watched The father of my child was just for my mother to arrive, I went to Testing from the fetus confirmed down my spine, setting off thou- my face and lightly brushes my outdated “How Your Body Changes” as surprised to learn of our situa- change my wet clothing and was sick- that my body had rejected the baby sands of little firecrackers in each cheek with his thumb. videos, been uncomfortable when tion. He decided he wanted noth- ened to see the liquid on my clothes because I have a negative blood type of my pores and commanding Driving home, I’ve got one the teacher wanted to have a “sexual ing to do with me or his unborn was blood. Naturally, I panicked. In and the father has a positive blood them to stand at attention. If it hand on the wheel and the consequences” lecture and have been offspring. So I continued school and the time I had been pregnant I had type. could only do so, my skin would other resting in his palm, while rudely awakened because the state of work without telling anyone else of not learned about what to do in the Although I survived, my miscar- be salivating. he strokes the top of my hand California requires that all freshman my condition while getting bigger by case of a miscarriage because I was riage could have been fatal. My cir- He could press his hands deep- with his fingertips. The surge of in high school watch the video of a the week. told by doctors every visit that I was cumstance was rare because most er and firmer into my shoulders positive energy these simple acts woman giving live birth. As time progressed I became excit- having a healthy pregnancy. miscarriages occur within the first or my back, or choose to con- evoke within me is limitless. Yet, with all the possible scenarios ed at the thought of bringing a little It took my mother a little less than three months and are most common tinue with feather-like strokes The feel-good effects of touch sex education tried to cover, why is girl into the world. I ate well, exer- an hour to reach my apartment, but among women over the age of 35. down my forearms to my hands, on the body has long been the handling a miscarriage sadly over- cised and made my apartment living by the time she arrived she found This goes to show that just because or up my stomach to my breasts. subject of numerous scientific looked? room into a suitable nursery. me half dead from loss of blood and you follow all the rules, it doesn’t It doesn’t matter where he goes studies which tell us that plea- It is only now, after experiencing After five months and five days of holding my unborn daughter. mean life won’t throw you a curve – as long as he doesn’t stop. surable touching stimulates the a miscarriage of my own, that I real- being pregnant, while alone in my We were immediately rushed to ball. The above may sound like an release of endorphins, the body’s excerpt from a romance novel, natural “happy pill.” but the touching I speak of does Of course, the sexual stimu- not have to be sexual touch- lation that comes from being Don’t Let Dining Out Fill You Out ing, or any type of touching touched the right way is the by amanda beckman Active Kids Program in Fullerton asking for added fats like salad dress- dency to eat whatever is put in front that would be better left behind most obvious of the effects. Daily Titan Staff Writer and associate professor of kinesiol- ings, gravy and sauces on the side of them. A good way to avoid that, closed doors. Feeling a pair of caressing [email protected] ogy at Cal State Fullerton, said the and cutting back on empty calories she said, is to use smaller plates and Sensual touching can be done hands work their magic on my worst places to eat out might be sur- such as soda limits the intake of fat reduce the amount of food it is pos- anywhere because any kind of body before sex never fails to Rich creamy pasta dishes, suc- prising. and calories. sible to consume. touch can be sensual, as long as make the encounter amazing. culent steaks as big as your face, “With respect to calories and fat She said the top four things to “Most restaurant meals are two to there is mutual passion between But the right touch, to me, endless salads dripping with de- grams, it is much worse at sit-down incorporate into a regular diet are three times the recommended serv- the partners. goes beyond mere physical licious dressings, buckets of restaurants,” he said. whole grains, lean meats like poultry ing size,” she warned. I can’t deny that I love to arousal and chemical processes breadsticks and taunting desserts While fast-food chains get the without skin, vegetables and fruits. By sharing, eating on smaller be touched and need to be in the brain. The power a touch – ahh, the tantalizing temptation of brunt of negative press where the Patti Laguna, CSUF undergradu- plates, asking for things on the side touched. can have to heal, to comfort and restaurant meals. obesity epidemic is concerned, Wi- ate program coordinator in kinesiol- and eating a salad before the meal, I am especially aware of this to pleasure transcends science A recent survey by the Obesity ersma cited a study showing that ogy, agreed with Richardson. she said people can fill up faster and want and need because I have and logic. Society, cited in a story by the As- sit-downs had far more calories and “The major problem with Ameri- not consume too many calories. to wait several months between I may not reach Nirvana when sociated Press, reported that of 300 almost double the fat grams of typi- can diets in general is that they One important thing to note, chances for sensual physical con- the soft touch of warm hands chefs surveyed nationwide, only 16 cally eaten fast-food meals. don’t eat enough fruits, vegetables Laguna said, is to think of a diet as tact. wraps around my waist or glides percent said the number of calories He added that a great idea is to and whole grains,” she said. “Add- a whole. Practice the tips and there When I pick up my long-dis- around my neck, but no mat- in a dish influence the portion size substitute, which allows more con- ing to the problem is that too many will be more excess calories for a tance boyfriend from the airport, ter where it happens, a sensual served. trol over food intake. people eat the majority of their food treat every now and then. he gives me what I crave as soon touch will always give me a rush According to a report by the Cen- Echoing Wiersma’s suggestion, from midday to evening.” Breakfast People “really don’t have to as he comes down the terminal that would be right at home in ter for Disease Control’s Behavioral CSUF registered dietician Kristy should be the biggest meal of the avoid foods, [they] just have to eat elevator – something that doesn’t any romance novel love scene. Risk Factor Surveillance Survey, over Richardson said that people should day, she said. them in a healthy way,” she said. 22 percent of American adults in not be afraid to ask for meal modifi- Based on a study published in “Rather than splurging and go- California suffered from obesity in cations at restaurants. FDA Consumer magazine, Laguna ing crazy, plan to include healthy Body Talk is a weekly column featuring a variety of writers discussing dating and sexual issues. 2004. Sharing helps to cut back on the emphasized the need to control por- items and have a serving of a not-so Lenny Wiersma, director of the portions eaten, she said. In addition, tion sizes because people have a ten- healthy food.” 6 November 29, 2006 SPORTS Getting an Opportunity to Have the Home Field Advantage
Equestrian team hosts dation for the years to come. I am very happy with our growth and be- their first intercollegiate lieve this first IHSA show is just one of many to come.” horse show on Sunday The CSUF equestrian team hopes that hosting an intercollegiate event is only part of the beginning as far as BY LAURENS ONG promoting the team’s growth. Daily Titan Sports Editor “I am very happy to see the team [email protected] growing and gaining new members,” junior rider Shaina Feldman said. The Cal State Fullerton equestrian “It’s exciting to watch new begin- team takes a monumental step for- ning riders start out and move up in ward this weekend when they host the divisions throughout their time their first Intercollegiate Horse Show at CSUF. Hopefully next year we Association show at the Equestrian will continue to grow and become Center at Laguna Lake Park in Ful- an even stronger team.” lerton on Dec. 3. CSUF’s equestrian team has got- “I see this show as an opportunity ten some new team members over to help bring awareness to the sport the last year, though it still has one within our community,” team cap- of the smallest rosters in the region tain Laura Piper said. with nine people. “I have seen the team grow as the The team has given equesterian years have passed and it is exciting riders like Feldman and newcomer to watch our dream of hosting an Danielle Waite an opportunity to [intercollegiate horse] show come pursue the sport at the collegiate true.” level. CSUF’s equestrian team will “I thought going to college would be hosting different schools from mean I would have to give up rid- Southern California to compete in ing,” Feldman said. Sunday’s event, including both USC “When I found the team I was and UCLA. excited for the opportunity to repre- The team was helped out by the sent CSUF in a sport I love.” Fullerton Recreational Riders, a rid- The show starts at 9 a.m. and de- ing group that provided the team Photo courtesy of CSUF equestrians pending on the number of competi- with a host site at Laguna Lake PERFECT FORM – Cal State Fullerton’s Tracy Brownell rides Mack to a first–place finish in Intermediate Fences. The CSUF equestrian team will host their tors can last until 3 or 4 p.m. Park. first IHSA horse show this weekend. “I am very excited about taking this jump forward [by hosting a show] with our team,” said co-captain Lizz Braley. “I am so glad to be a part of some- “We are excited to have the CSUF thing that lets me compete in a sport Titan Equestrian Team at the [Ful- serving the recreational needs of the Equestrian Team to make their year when Young advanced to the show] with our team,” said co-cap- I love and represent my school at the lerton riding] facility,” Fullerton equestrian community throughout events a success.” national competition, finishing in tain Lizz Braley on CSUF hosting its same time,” Waite said. Recreational Riders member Ben Fullerton and Southern California The CSUF equestrian team was the top half of her class. first intercollegiate show. “I am also excited to be a part of Miller said. for over 40 years. The [group looks] started by Piper and Michelle Young “I am very excited about taking “Over the past two years we have the team this year and help host our The Fullerton group has “been forward to working with the CSUF in 2004 and made strides this past this jump forward [by hosting a grown and finally built a solid foun- first [intercollegiate] show.” Five Burning Questions With an Equestrian Another Former Halo BY LAURENS ONG warmed up over the jumps they will and how are they scored? Brownell: There are approximate- Daily Titan Sports Editor be jumping throughout the show. Brownell: For the jumping class- ly 105 riders for this show. Usually Goes to the Cardinals [email protected] The “draw” then takes place. In each es riders are scored on their form supporters of the teams and mem- Associated Press future before he was traded to the class riders draw a horse’s name from – their posture and position before, bers of the teams that are not show- Anaheim Angels in 2000, a deal that Cal State Fullerton equestrian a hat and compete on that horse for over and after the jumps. They are ing will attend the events. On av- The Cardinals made their first big brought Jim Edmonds to St. Louis. team member Tracy Brownell took their class. also scored on how well they make erage approximately 100 people not moves since winning the World Se- Kennedy now replaces Ronnie Bel- the time to answer questions for the Most of the time the rider has the horse perform. involved in the show will attend. ries, agreeing Tuesday to a $10 mil- liard, who was acquired from Cleve- Daily Titan. never ridden the horse before. Min- The better the ride looks asa DT: How many events are there lion, three-year contract with second land last summer and became a free utes before the rider enters the arena whole, consistency in this sport is as far as other schools are con- baseman Adam Kennedy. DT: How many people are on to be judged she gets on the horse key, the higher the rider will place. cerned? agent. the team now, compared to when she drew, adjusts her equipment to In the flat classes riders are judged Brownell: Within the region Kennedy, selected by the Cardi- “Different time, different player,” the team was first started in 2004? fit her needs, then enters the arena, on their position and form and also there are 10 shows usually consisting nals in the first round of the 1997 Kennedy said of his return to St. Brownell: This year’s team has without a warm-up or test ride on on how well they control the horse of five weekends with shows on both amateur draft, was considered the Louis. “I think it’ll be a good situa- nine people. When the team was the horse. and make the horse perform. Saturday and Sunday. Cardinals’ second baseman of the tion for everybody.” originally founded in 2004 it had The classes at the shows are, start- Riders can be tested in the flat After the 10 shows the riders five. ing with the highest/most skilled classes through various tests or ac- qualifying for regionals compete at DT: What happens at the event level, Open Fences (jumping), Open tions that test their strength, endur- regionals. From regionals, the top as far as step by step? Flat, Intermediate Fences, Interme- ance and horsemanship. The rider two riders in each class advance to Brownell: Horses are brought to diate Flat, Novice Fences, Novice that performs the best will place the Zones. At Zones the top two riders ACCEPTANCE CAPITAL the facility from different areas, some Flat, Walk Trot Canter and Walk highest. from each class advance to Nation- schools bring horses, other individu- Trot. 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