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www.dailytitan.comTHE DTUESDAY,AILY MARCH 21, 2006T ITANVolume 82, Issue 23 OPINION SPORTS Jeff Klima: Itʼs been nice Former Titan now plays for knowinʼ ya, sweetheart Nats, returns home for WBC Page 24 Page 6 Technology-Savvy Spr ng Break Students Reeled Not all mid-semester breaks involve drunken shenanigans in the tropics. Many party at home, and some volunteer. in with Podcasting Some worry about absenteeism, that on average, an overwhelming 73 Giving percent of those who did download Partying TheE ssentials but one visual arts teacher it did so in the three days prior to the By Kirsten Alto Daily Titan Staff Writer Hurricane gives a classroom on the go test. California Eric Bains, Oscar Bandi and Ben SWIMW AR Victims a By Jickie Torres Ogawa are all entertainment arts majors E Daily Titan Staff Writer in Hillʼs class and downloaded the files Style Whether a day at to help with their studies. the beach or a day Break Bains, a junior, said the podcast By Lisa Chung in the hot tub, both allowed him to refresh his memory for Daily Titan Staff Writer By Amy Robertson Just weeks after the Faculty the quiz that included the lecture in require this necessity. For Swimwear can get Development Center began offering a question. expensive, so check workshop to aid professors in podcast- “I was glad I did it because looking out Target or Wal- ing their study curriculum, Christian back, sometimes itʼs kind of hard to The ideal spring break usually con- Mart for inexpensive Instead of taking a vacation Hill, an illustration professor for the take notes,” Bains said. sists of white sand beaches, cocktails suits. Be creative. to the beach, 13 students from visual arts department, broadcast his Bandi, a senior, listened to the lecture flowing like water and brief affairs Mix and match two Cal State Fullerton and the UC first set of lectures through Cal State online while he was still on campus. with mysterious locals from tropical tops and two bottoms Riverside are using their spring Fullertonʼs Blackboard system. “Itʼs really good review that notes paradises. But with the average college for a total of four new break to travel to the Gulf Coast “Basically what Iʼve done is take my canʼt really give you,” Bandi said. “Iʼm student making under $30,000 a year, bikinis. to help with the Katrina Relief fourth generation iPod, attached to it the type of person who is a visual and and tuition and the cost of living on the Guys should go for trunks project. a microphone which in my case is an auditory learner, so it was very help- rise, most students donʼt have an extra that could pass as regular The volunteers are members of iMic and attached to that is yet another ful.” $1,000 to $2,000 lying around for the shorts so they donʼt have to Campus Crusade for Christ. lapel mike,” Hill said. Bandi also said that most of his peers perfect spring break getaway. change when they grab a bite to eat “Spring break conjures up “That way it allows me to be mobile in the visual department were prob- Companies like STA Travel can at the local beachfront restaurant. images of Lake Havasu and and not tethered to a desk; it doesnʼt ably so inclined, and he wishes more help students find affordable flights Cancun. What I see now are stu- change my lecture style.” of his professors would get into the and hotels, but they canʼt control other SUNGLASSE S dents giving up the sun and sand After less than an hour spent editing technology or at least be aware of it as costs or make up for a travelerʼs lack Believe it or not, Nordstrom of the beach for mud, muck and the lecture, Hill had audio on the Web an option. of planning. STA Travel offers a week- has very cute, stylish sun- mold,” said Tony Arnold, media and available for download, which heʼs “As art majors, we think in visual long Cancun package starting at $669, glasses for only $10. Pick relations director for the Campus done for the past three weeks. and auditory terms, and sensory input including airfare and hotel, but what some that match not only Crusade for Christ. Hill, who has 10 years of computer just sticks with us,” Bandi said. about food, nighttime entertainment, your suit but also the The group serves as a spiritual graphics background, likes to experi- souvenirs and daytime activities? clothes you bring so you resource for students on campus- ment with technology and see how SEE PODCAST = PAGE 3 Because spring break is only a week can stick with one pair es throughout the , it benefits his students. Especially in away, students without plans may feel while traveling. Or take said Brent Dunnam, the Los regards to podcasting, new technol- they are destined for hours of mindless manager of STA Travel on Angeles metro associate director ogy allows professors to catch up with daytime TV. For students like fresh- campus Jeff Torresʼ advice. for Campus Crusade. a lifestyle that students have already man computer science major, Gouinda “If you forget sunglasses, “Crusade has a history of assimilated and to make the best use of Kamtamneni, a week of rest serves as there will always be someone responding to these disasters. it in the classroom. its own paradise. trying to sell you some, so buy When 9/11 hit we had feet on the “Students can listen to it anywhere, Over spring break, “I want to sleep some when you get” wherever ground within a few days. Then and if itʼs informative and entertaining, for a long time and get more rest,” youʼre going, he said. when the tsunami hit, we sent the better,” Hill said. “Itʼs obviously not Kamtamneni said. hundreds of college students to all entertainment, but itʼs an important But high-energy spring breakers have go help right away, and we were thing because if they wanted the regular other options available. there for months,” Dunnam said. information, they can check a book, but The local beaches may not compare CAM RA The need for assistance after teaching is more than just delivering with Cancunʼs, but the cocktails do flow E Katrina was similar to the needs information.” Memories are a like water, and the fact is that Southern after Sept. 11, he said. Hill likes the challenge podcasting plus when returning California has a lot to offer. In this case it was the students presents, but not for its obvious rea- home from a spring Here are some ideas from Orange who saw a need and responded, sons. break trip, but some County locals for spring break 2006 Dunnam said. “The biggest challenge is produc- breakers break too – California style. “The thing thatʼs really fun ing something thatʼs worthwhile going hard. To help those To start, California is filled with is that it is student initiated and back to. You really have to be at your memories last, bring beaches and mountains. Though it may student led. Theyʼre taking a risk best. The additional challenge is reach- a digital camera to seem cliche for those who grew up in and stepping out in their faith.” ing the more common students … if snap pictures. A digital California, the local mountains, which Daniel Jansson, a philosophy you can blend technology to create camcorder is also nice Ian Hamilton/For the Daily Titan offer discount tickets to those under major, and Lindasy Brown, an strengths and make it more pleasant for to have along, but having 21, are especially affordable for college English major, are helping to students to learn,” he said. CLASS BROADCAST: Cynthia both can get a bit bulky. students. And the conditions this year organize and lead the group. But have the students made the best Gautreau, an academic technology “The camera is most impor- are well above average. “My heart definitely goes out of it? consultant, is teaching classes to tant to me because I really like According to Hillʼs findings, an aver- faculty members to help them use having memories and being able age of 36 percent of his 71 students podcasts in class. Visual arts teacher SEE TRAVEL = PAGE 3 Continued on page 3 SEE PROJECT = PAGE 3 accessed the files and listened to it an Christian Hill posts lectures from his average of three times. He also found classes on Blackboard. Pro Bono Legal Help for Titans Condom, Spermacide, Patch?

Interns on-campus, is accredited by the state bar associa- Students can call the clinic and Choosing Right Contraceptive tion. make an appointment to meet with a off-campus centers that “It provides a free attorney and lawyer. Attorneys will come in once Options abound for at the head of the table. Instead young women? offer referrals, advice referral service to answer any legal or twice a week and usually stay for women trying to prevent of drunk and disorderly, the “About 80 percent of the questions instead of paying hundreds two-hour block, consulting with each girls enjoy a single beer and services we provide are female By Elizabeth Simoes of dollars by the hour,” said Kevin student for 15 minutes, said David unwanted pregnancies spend the evening fawning gynecological care, which gen- Daily Titan Staff Writer Hermansen, executive director of the Bernal, a political science major and over Elijah. erally leads to birth control. College Legal Clinic. an intern at the clinic. By Lori Martinez New mom and fifth-year We also provide pregnancy Hermansen, a political science and “No less than one attorney a week Daily Titan Staff Writer community college student tests and the morning-after Students facing legal battles and philosophy major, said about 40 attor- comes in,” said Cynthia Rodriguez, a Lacey Martin is not the only pill. People use the morning- disputes, fear no longer. Attorneys are neys specializing in various types of political science major and an intern at one of her friends with a new- after pill very appropriately,” available at no cost for student assis- law visit CSUF on a rotating sched- the clinic. “They can answer general Itʼs a typical Friday evening born or a baby on the way. said Bonnie White, a health tance at Cal State Fullerton. ule. Each attorney comes about once questions so you donʼt have to hire an out with girlfriends, four 22- She is one of many in a counselor. The College Legal Clinic, founded or twice a semester. Most are local attorney.” year-old women are enjoying growing trend of young moth- But there are women who in 1971, gives students the opportu- attorneys, who donate their time either Attorneys are usually available on dinner and drinks. A perfect ers. feel uncomfortable asking for nity to seek help for legal matters by because their firm requires nonprofit depiction of young adult life The question becomes: consulting with a practicing attorney work or out of their own kindness, – carefree and rowdy – except Why are there still so many in a relevant field. The nonprofit clinic he said. SEE CLINIC = PAGE 3 for baby Elijah Martin sitting unplanned pregnancies among SEE BIRTH = PAGE 3

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CAIRNS, Australia – Metal roofs littered streets, wooden houses lay in splinters and banana plantations were stripped FRIDAY: Titan vs. Long bare after the most powerful cyclone to hit Australia in three Beach State at 7 p.m. at Goodwin decades lashed the countryʼs eastern coast Monday. Field is free for students with ID. Amazingly, the storm caused no reported fatalities, and only 30 people suffered minor injuries. But the damage from Cyclone Larry, a Category 5 storm with winds up to 180 mph, SATURDAY: Baseball vs. Long was expected to run into the hundreds of millions of dollars. Songha Lee/Daily Titan Beach at 6 p.m. at Goodwin Field TIGHT KNIT is free for students with ID. Liz Meyer, who works in CSUF Admissions and Records, spends her lunch break in the NATION Arboretum Monday knitting slippers for her granddaughter. SUNDAY: Baseball vs. Long Wal-Mart Expands in China Beach at 1p.m. at Goodwin Field is free for students with ID. BENTONVILLE, Ark. – Wal-Mart Stores Inc. plans to hire up to 150,000 employees in China over the next five years, five been on campus with me and have NEXT WEEK: Spring break! times its current work force there, as it expands its number of actually sat in on my lectures. stores, the company said Monday. FACULTY They know some of my best sto- Wal-Mart has targeted China, which has long been a major ries,” he said. OFF CAMPUS supplier of its products, as a key region for its international FOCUS Sonenshein shares his love for store growth. It now has 56 stores in China with about 30,000 education and politics with his THURSDAY: Fullertonʼs Maverick employees and plans to open 20 more stores this year. By Cristina Rodriguez children. Daily Titan Staff Writer It can be hard being the child of Theater hosts a comedy karaoke NFL Commissioner Retires a professor but Sonenshein tries to contest show every Thursday at 10 advocate love of education, not so p.m. at which the winner gets $25 Political science professor much pressure, although it does NEW YORK – Paul Tagliabue is retiring as commissioner of Raphael Sonenshein or an entry in the finals – the grand the NFL, a league that evolved during his 16-year tenure into Raphael Sonenshein truly loves occur. Political Science Professor prize for that is $250. This is like the nationʼs richest and most powerful sports empire. life. “Iʼm sure we create plenty of The 65-year-old Tagliabue will leave the NFL in July with A full-time lecturer at Cal State pressure,” he said. “We also try to nothing youʼve ever seen. Entry labor peace, unprecedented revenue through television deals Fullerton for the past 24 years, family that always talked about foster a love of learning, getting is $5. Visit www.mavericktheater. Sonenshein lives to get up and politics.” excited about what youʼre learn- and a place in the American consciousness where Sundays mean com for more information. football. teach in the morning. Sonenshein said he lives for ing.” “Every day I wake up and drive politics. Sonenshein loves sharing his the 47 miles from Santa Monica to “Iʼm hooked on it, I follow it all passion with his children as much THURSDAY: Too Short will Fullerton, I just canʼt wait to get the time,” he said. as he loves having daughters. showcase his “skillz” at 7 p.m. LOCAL on campus,” he said. That isnʼt the only thing he He shares his enthusiastic love Sonenshein loves interacting loves. of learning and politics with his at Vault 350 in Long Beach. The Shootout Injures 2 Deputies with his students and said there “I like to hang out with my family, but even more so with Team; Young Soprano, featuring is no other job heʼd rather do than family, play softball with my wife students. Mack 10; O.N.E.; Wylde Bunch; LOS ANGELES – Two sheriffʼs deputies and an armed teach politics. and kids, and go to the movies,” Sonenshein believes education and Wild Child will all be there, motorist were wounded Monday in a shootout after a traffic stop “I would do it even if I wasnʼt he said. is essential to get ahead in life. in south Los Angeles County, authorities said. getting paid to do it,” he said. “I Sonenshein has quite a passion “I think you canʼt afford not to and the show will include a DJ per- Deputies Adam Kirste, 29, and Omar Miranda, 29, were love being around young people, for softball. Heʼs an avid player get educated,” he said. “It all pays formance by the Dynamiq Do-O. both hospitalized with injuries that were not life-threatening, and I love politics. Itʼs fun.” and coach. off in the end; itʼs an investment.” Tickets cost $30 in advance, $40 at sheriffʼs officials said. The suspect, identified by authorities as He fostered a love for politics “Iʼve played softball for 28 He encourages all students to 33-year-old Juan Carlos Campos, was hospitalized in critical at a young age. As long as he can years. I play shortstop,” he said. reach for that brass ring. the door. Visit www.vault350.com condition. remember heʼs had an affinity for He also coaches his daughters “Aim high in everything you for tickets and more information. The deputies stopped Campos shortly after 10 a.m. when the subject. in the sport. do, because you never know when a computer check revealed his car was connected to a felony “I have always been interested He is a loving husband and you are going to catch a break,” If you would like to submit an domestic violence case, Undersheriff Larry Waldie said. in politics, since about the age proud father of two teenage girls. he said. “You canʼt get in the door event to Out nʼ About please of 10,” he said. “I grew up in a “Both of my daughters have without a degree.” Reports compiled from The Associated Press e-mail [email protected] DAILY TITAN EDITORIAL Executive Editor Nicole M. Smith Managing Editor Kim Orr Production Manager Danielle Torricelli News Editor Jordan Mastagni Asst. News Editor Bryan Barnett Asst. News Editor Cindy Tullues Sports Editor Henry Truc Asst. 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PROJECT college kids will turn TRAVEL CLINIC will be on campus. into hard-working adults. Students who served as interns FROM PAGE 1 Theyʼll pick up yards and TheE ssentials FROM PAGE 1 FROM PAGE 1 praised the program. bleach homes, listen to “Iʼm going into law and it is residentsʼ heart-breaking CAM RA cont. something I was interested in,” to the people who have stories and offer comfort E “Right now since we just got our certain days from 1 to 3 p.m. in Hermansen said of his time as an lost their homes and and hope, Dunnam said. to look at them later,” Rosemarie Hunt, a junior last couple storms, we have some Room 258 of the Titan Student intern. loved ones, and I feel Thinking beyond the liberal studies major, said. snow up there,” semi-pro snowboard- Union. He said it gave him experience compelled to be there,” physical duties, Brown er Jason Rausch said. The clinicʼs main office is off working in the community, with a Jansson said. said during her last trip “Itʼs starting to pick up just in time campus at 1231 E. Chapman Ave. nonprofit organization and in the For Brown and two she was amazed most SUNSCR E EN for spring break, and Mammoth has in Fullerton, where attorneys tend field of law. other participants, this of all by the incredible Many people seem unaware of been off the hook this whole season. to be available from 6 to 8 p.m. on During the fall 2005 semester, relief trip will be their sense of unity and hope what the number after the SPF on It would be an awesome vacation to selected days, Hermansen said. 192 CSUF students received a free second visit to the disas- that characterized the our sun block actually means. go up to Mammoth or Tahoe next In addition to serving CSUF, the consultation and 83 students got a ter area since the trag- community. According to the American week.” clinic extends its services to the referral from the clinic, according edy. “It didnʼt matter who Academy of Dermatologyʼs Another local activity that could community. to Hermansen. Kristin Kresse, an you were. Everyone was Web site, the number repre- replace a paradise vacation (at least Although students, faculty and The clinic first began helping undeclared major, trav- enduring the same kind sents a multiple of your ini- for a day) is attending a day spa. alumni can use the assistance for CSUF students in 1972, when stu- eled to Mississippi over of heartache and had tial burn time. Letʼs just say Orange County offers some of the free, members of the community dents protested the Vietnam War Thanksgiving break to gone down to basically if it normally takes you 30 highest-rated spas in the country, and pay $25 for a one-year member- and were arrested, Hermansen help people rebuild their nothing,” Brown said. minutes to get burned, it will though they may not be cheap, they ship, Rodriguez said. said. homes and their lives, Michelle Blokzyl, a take you two hours with SPF are more affordable than that week- This membership provides He added that the students need- and she will return with health sciences major 4. long Cancun package. themselves, their family and ed someone to represent them and the spring break group. whoʼs going on the spring “The sun screen is the best item “A visit to Spa Montage is a great friends with access to the clinic. get them out of jail but didnʼt have “It blew me away how break trip, said the envi- to have,” Nick Larson, CSUF marketing way to relax and de-stress, wheth- CSUF funds the clinic through the money, so attorneys took on on one street thereʼd be ronment in Mississippi major, said. “I burn very easily, and being er itʼs individually or with a group Associated Students Inc. the cases pro-bono to help the a house -– completely is a separate world in sunburned is the worst feeling.” of friends,” said Julie Raistrick, spa The clinic often holds bake sales students. normal – and then three itself. MP3 PLAYE R coordinator at the Montage Spa and in front of the humanities build- Although the attorneys give free blocks down, just noth- “Itʼs really amazing Resort in Laguna Beach. “Itʼs the per- ing. 15-minute consultations and not ing. Everything was that you can go on a IPods are everywhere now, and fect opportunity to rejuvenate your- Pre-law interns, usually political free representation, some do offer destroyed,” Kresse said. plane for three hours and the perfect spring break wouldnʼt self, and itʼs a good opportunity to science or criminal justice majors, reduced fees for clinic clients. Arnold said students arrive somewhere that is be complete without that perfect learn about your body individually.” run the clinic, Bernal said. Students mainly seek assis- have filled the empty so different than where spring break playlist. For those A benefit of visiting a local spa is the Students can complete their tance from an attorney in the areas spaces left by the hur- you live,” she said. who donʼt already own an MP3 integration of Southern Californiaʼs internships with an attorney or a of family law, property law and ricane. People who donʼt go player, itʼs time to get one. natural resources in spa treatments. judge, or at the clinic. immigration, Rodriguez said. “I was talking to a are missing out, Brown “Good music is always essen- “Our treatments are based on holis- About 20 to 25 interns partici- Studentsʼ questions also deal reporter the other day said. tial,” Torres said. “Youʼll need it tic healing, and we use ocean-inspired pate in the program each semester. with divorce, custody, child civil and he said, ʻEverywhere “Not only am I going on the plane and if you have a party in products,” Raistrick said. “Weʼre not supposed to give any problems, bankruptcy, drunk driv- I go, thereʼs college kids to be able to travel, but the [hotel] room.” Still others retreat to their own legal advice,” Rodriguez said. “We ing, assault, disability, insurance, doing something. I canʼt Iʼm going to have fun, The cheapest are the 512MB. The iPod Shuffle spring break solutions. tell them what kind of attorney personal injury and property dam- believe kids are doing make new friends and and the Creative Zen Nano cost around $70 at Best “I like to go bowling and walk the they need.” age, Hermansen said. this over spring break,ʼ ” really be a part of some- Buy. Shell out the cash – or even a little extra for pier,” freshman Melissa Flores said. “ Interns will give people a refer- Students interested in obtaining Arnold said. thing monumental,” more music storage – because an MP3 player is a I havenʼt been to [places like Cancun] ral to the attorney or schedule an legal aid at the clinic should call During spring break, Brown said. definite necessity on the slopes or on a towel. because I canʼt afford it right now.” appointment with an attorney who (714) 278-5850.

BIRTH fact that birth control can fail, partment, the latex breaks down until the results of the tests are PODCAST but women can increase effec- “About 80 percent of and can cause the condom to tear complete. If results show that FROM PAGE 1 FROM PAGE 1 tiveness by strictly following the the services we provide or break. neither individual has an STD instructions. Most birth control are female gynecologi- The female condom is made of then they can discuss discontinu- doesnʼt protect against STDs polyurethane, is lubricated, and ing the use of condoms, Felczer birth control at the health cen- either. cal care.” can be inserted into the vagina said. Ogawa, also a junior, pointed ter. They see familiar faces on Felczer, along with Web sites Bonnie White up to eight hours before inter- The pill is 95 to 99.9 percent out that the technology can help campus and can loose their ano- such as www.4woman.gov and Health Counselor course. Female condoms are 79 effective at preventing pregnancy more than just the average stu- nymity. www.plannedparenthood.com, percent to 95 percent effective at if used correctly. Unfortunately dent. “Most women like their confi- explained the different forms of preventing pregnancy. most people do not take the pill “It would probably help with dentiality,” said Stephanie Kight, birth control, their proper use These methods require plan- Diaphragms and shields come correctly. The pill must be taken students that have [attention deficit a member of the development and side effects. ning ahead, almost predicting in different sizes, and a woman within the same 2 hour window disorder] or are even just bored in and communication department Two less preferred methods the future. Because of this, they must be fitted for one. They are every day, if a pill is forgotten class. It can help them go back and of Planned Parenthood. of birth control are the periodic- methods are 75 percent to 99 used with a spermicide and are or taken at random times dur- take better notes,” Ogawa said. To avoid unplanned pregnancy abstinence and or fertility-aware- percent effective. In order for inserted into the vagina to cover ing the day its effectiveness is Hill is especially enthusiastic women must become knowledge- ness methods. They focus on the a woman to accurately predict the cervix. The diaphragm is 80 diminished. about the opportunities for pod- able about birth control methods womanʼs menstrual cycle and her her fertile days, she must keep percent to 94 percent effective at The mini-pill only contains casting to reach the students who and use that knowledge to pick knowledge of her body. a journal or record of when she preventing pregnancy. progestin, which is useful for might really need it. the method of birth control that When a woman has a regular, has her period, what it was like These methods do not contain women who cannot take estrogen “One of the things for me thatʼs works best for each woman and 28-day menstrual cycle, she has and how she feels. She must also hormones. Hormones can affect or who are at risk of blood clots, the big motivator to pursue this her partner. about nine fertile days, days she check her cervical mucus and people differently, which is why Felczer said. and put in the extra hours are the The birth control method able to get pregnant. These nine basal body temperature daily, it is important to pay attention to The mini-pill is 95 to 99.9 situations and students that seem women choose should account days usually occur between days Felczer said. any physical or emotional chang- percent effective at preventing to very much benefit from that. for overall health, frequency of 10 and 18 of the 28-day cycle. The most preferred method es that may occur after begin- pregnancy and has many of the Primarily the visually impaired sex, number of partners, desire The periodic-abstinence meth- of birth control is the barrier ning a hormonal birth control same benefits and risks as the and the hearing challenged. I know for children, effectiveness of od means not having sex during method – using a male condom, method. pill. that itʼs a great comfort that it is birth control, side effects, and those fertile days. The fertility- a diaphragm or a shield, Felczer Oral contraceptives, such as The patch is a skin patch worn making a big difference for them,” comfort level, according to awareness method means being said. the pill, are among the most pop- on the lower abdomen, buttocks Hill said. www.4woman.gov. abstinent or having sex with a These are called barrier meth- ular hormone-based birth con- or upper body. It releases the “The other group of students Laurel Felczer, a womenʼs barrier, such as a condom or dia- ods because they create a bar- trol methods. The pill contains hormones estrogen and progestin are those that have English as a health care nurse, stresses the phragm, during the fertile days. rier that prevents the sperm from estrogen and progestin. A pill is into the bloodstream. second language because they can reaching the egg. Only latex taken daily to prevent the release A new patch is worn once a play and pause and have time to and polyurethane condoms are of eggs from the ovaries. It also week for three weeks. In the understand, and that alone makes proven to protect against STDs, lightens the flow of a womanʼs fourth week, no patch is worn in it very exciting,” he said. including HIV. Natural lambskin period and protects against pel- order to have a menstrual period. The technology isnʼt without its condoms contain tiny pores that vic inflammatory disease (PID), The patch is 99 percent effective hitches. Ogawa had trouble access- viruses can pass through and are ovarian cancer and endometrial at preventing pregnancy but may ing the files from home because not recommended for protection cancer. be less effective for women who his computer was too slow. There against STDs. The pill does not protect against weigh more than 198 pounds. are other concerns too, which Hill Male condoms are for one- STDs or HIV, and it may add to The hormonal vaginal contra- points out. time use and come lubricated a womanʼs risk of heart disease. ceptive ring, or the NuvaRing, The files are “just audio at this and non-lubricated. Other side effects include high is a ring that is inserted into the point but the reason is thereʼs a Often condom use is paired blood pressure, blood clots and vagina and releases the hormones possibility that we could infringe with the use of a spermicidal blockage of the arteries; smok- estrogen and progestin. copyrights of images in some cir- foam, cream, gel, film, supposi- ing while on the pill can increase A ring is worn for three weeks cumstances,” Hill said, pointing tory or tablet. Male condoms are these risks. then removed for the fourth week out that as an art class, the lectures 86 percent to 98 percent effec- Couples in long-term relation- during the menstrual cycle. A almost always include slides of tive at preventing pregnancy, ships are encouraged to get test- new ring is inserted at the begin- artists work. “We still fall under but they must be stored in a ed for STDs. The couple is also ning of the next week. the academic umbrella, but if one cool, dry place. encouraged to use condoms to The ring is 98 to 99 percent student did take a podcast with When stored in a hot place, protect against STDs, along with effective at preventing pregnan- images belonging to others and such as a wallet or glove com- their regular form of birth control cy. broadcast it on a public Web site beyond the academic purview, it would make it wrong.” Hill said there are other alterna- tives that may provide a solution, such as loading the images as restricted to Blackboard to accom- pany the audio lecture as a refer- ence. Other findings, like those found by Duke University in review of its podcasting, point to an increase in absenteeism once professors provide lectures on the Web. But Hill remains optimistic. “Itʼs not unlike hearing a bad recording of music compared to seeing the live show,” Hill said. “When youʼre just listening to the recording, you canʼt ask questions, see the body language and other things that the student who [also] attends the class will get.” Regardless of the pros and cons, Hill said, podcasting technology is just like any other tool in a profes- sor or studentʼs arsenal. “It is one good option, really one more experiment. A panacea itʼs not. At this stage I donʼt know how much it really benefits them. Itʼs a trial period for the students too. Weʼre all in this together,” he said. 4 TUESDAY, MARCH 21, 2006 OPINION [email protected]

TITAN EDITORIAL Providing insight, analysis and perspective since 1960 Quest For a Real World Series

By Jason Eichelberger we are the standard by which compete for the proper title of chill that was prevalent through- PRESIDENTIAL DENIAL Daily Titan Staff Writer other countries should only dream world champion. And in the pro- out the blustery afternoon). It was to achieve. These feelings of bra- cess, it has not only inspired ath- only 61 years ago that these two vado and the ideas of unequaled letes to compete for the love of great countries were engaged in For 103 years, Americaʼs grand excellence have extended into their country, it has allowed fans one of the most violent and trag- cycle of deni- a Shiite mosque on Feb. 22, and old pastime has deceived its fans. the world of athletics, where around the world to experience ic confrontations the world has al runs through the chaotic aftermath has left It claimed that at the end of every Americans boldly crown their the joys of global competition at ever experienced. At that time, Washington all the 993 Iraqi people dead through season, the top two teams in the winners as “World Champions”, the highest levels. thoughts of a Japanese team shar- way to the top. Last various acts of terrorism. American and National League despite the absence of compe- I was fortunate enough to wit- ing the most coveted of American week President Bush With the number of Iraqi would compete in a series that tition between themselves and ness the effect of this historical sporting venues with an American triedA to push his psychosis on dead so high, itʼs time that Bush was billed to represent global other nations around the world. event first hand. While attending team and playing a game dubbed the press and the public. ended his ʻeverything is fineʼ supremacy. Many baseball purists and fans the United Statesʼ game against Americaʼs pastime would have In a series of speeches aimed rhetoric and begin a real dia- This match up of the elite in have clamored for years to create Japan last week at , been preposterous. However, it at amassing public support logue with the American people baseball, which became com- an event that would truly encom- I was overwhelmed with feelings was delightful and encouraging of the war in Iraq, he said he on the state of the war with. monly know as the World Series, pass the world and appropriately of both happiness and pride. The to be in the presence of fans from understands that unstoppable From its very inception, our became not only one of the most decide the title of world cham- outcome of this game was an both nations, as they faithfully insurgent violence and social military actions in Iraq have revered and anticipated series in pion. afterthought to me. (The United and more importantly, respectful- chaos have made the American been shrouded in doubt and the sporting world, it has also Ladies and gentlemen, wel- States defeated Japan, 4-3). Yet it ly cheered for their favorite team. public skeptical of a continued denial. manifested into a tradition that come to the 2006 World Baseball was just seeing these two nations The appeal and excitement of a presence in the country. There were no weapons of has symbolized the thoughts of Classic. on the same field together at successful and entertaining World He also vowed that we would mass destruction. Our stay in Americans since the country This inaugural event, which this milestone event, locked in a Baseball Classic should provide stay our course in the coun- Iraq hasnʼt been short, as prom- secured its freedom. has consisted of 16 countries tense and extremely close game, all fans worldwide with more than try, and not withdraw troops ised by the presidentʼs adminis- As a nation, most Americans from around the world, is the that was enough to bring chills enough to enjoy the final battle until the Iraqi security forces are tration. And there isnʼt a civil are guilty of thinking as though first opportunity for countries to (which were not related to the for a true world champion. capable of protecting their own war brewing. country. Trust isnʼt acquired through The series of speeches coin- secrecy and sugarcoating things cided with the three-year anni- that are difficult to swallow. True Inspiration Only Comes From Misery versary of the U.S. invastion This could be a key reason of Iraq. why Bushʼs approval rating is a He also used the speech as a dismal 36 percent. My dear friends and indeed, my have blamed the shift in my column with great effect. platform to make the delusional To gain our trust, the presi- Jeff Cares deer friends (I canʼt afford to leave from Wednesdays to Tuesdays, but I The only thing left that I can think claim that the continued sectar- dent should be more forthcom- anyone or anything out these days), am not a lesser columnist. A greater of is the girlfriend. ian violence in Iraq is not the ing, up front, and honest with Jeff, you and your writing I too have noticed a slip in the columnist doesnʼt exist. So again, Something new in my life that beginning of a civil war in the the American people instead of quality of my writing. Normally, what the Hell? has made me neither angry, nor des- country. repeating the affirmation that have steadily been going Iʼm spot on. Bitingly acerbic. Peter For a mystery of this caliber, I perate, nor miserable. All of these The most recent wave of vio- everything is going to be just Travers of Rolling Stone once called channeled my inner Scooby Doo are key facets for quality writing. So lence began after the bombing of fine. downhill for the past few me, “…scary as Hell” (but then, and went tracing back through the what do I do? A normal man – read: weeks. I chuck- he pitches that a lot). So what the recent experiences of my life. lesser man, Dave Barry – would led at the park- Hell gives? Whereʼs the quality that I accidentally swallowed a bottle drop the column and focus on love. Editorial Board ing lot names, people demand? cap while playing a fraternity drink- I, of course, am not a lesser man, Philip Fuller, Opinion Editor shrugged at I needed to shed some light on ing game and had to go to the emer- so to my flagellating writing this mystery. Initially I turned to gency room, where they made me career, baby, if youʼre reading this, Nicole M. Smith, Executive Editor Jeff Klima the whole drug thing, and mere- Jesus, but he was no help consider- dispense it out the other end (wink Iʼm dumping you. Yup, pack your Kim Orr, Managing Editor Humor ly stared indif- ing that the Beatles said that they wink). I cleaned it, kept it, and bags and hit the long, dusty trail. Or, In deference to the paradigm established by venerable Swiss philosopher Jean-Jacques Columnist were bigger than Jesus, and Oasis framed it along with the X-ray of it if youʼre lucky, the dump bus makes Rousseau, unsigned Titan Editorials strive to represent the general will of the Daily ferent at your Titan editorial board and do not necessarily reflect the view of the university. blather about said that they were bigger than the lodged inside my belly. its way along every so often and you stereotypes. Beatles, and I used to say that I That was comedic gold, and I can thumb a ride. Whereʼs our was bigger than Oasis, which made mined it for plenty of wonderfully I think that has just about chased Ugly Monday? Whereʼs our tirades me bigger than Jesus by associa- comedic articles last semester. So her off. Sheʼs probably crying in a against the man and his friend, tion. Long story short, Jesus doesnʼt my writing ability disappeared some ditch somewhere, which leaves me society? believe in me – or maybe itʼs the time after that. Hmm, could it have and you (all my non-girlfriends in This is a daily affirmation I wrote other way around? I forget. – and been when the school stripped me of the world) to talk freely. to myself on my bathroom mirror. In is no help anyway what with that all my student loans, rendering me Man, I feel better already. blood. Donʼt get all freaked out, Iʼm whole blah blah blah about every unable to spend part of my monies Plus, to be fair, her birthday is not some sort of depraved psycho. frigginʼ thing. So where did Jeffʼs on a kegerator? coming up and Iʼm cheap. Too bad It was cat blood. writing ability go? A lesser colum- No, that was a wonderful source Iʼm out of room to write, because nist – think Dave Barry – would of rage, which my writing drew on Super Jeff is coming back! 6 TUESDAY, MARCH 21, 2006 SPORTS [email protected] Former Titan Returns for WBC Titans Look

Baseball player returns to resent the U.S. at the inaugural CSUF for practice as Team World Baseball Classic. “Itʼs a great honor to be able to Toward Future USA member in WBC play with all these guys,” Cordero By Jaime Cardenas said. “Itʼs fun.” Women’s hoops revisit points scored, 353, and rebounds, Daily Titan Staff Writer Despite Team USAʼs surprising success in Big West, look 196. early exit, Cordero was perfect Junior forward Charlee with 1 1/3 innings pitched in the to improve with additions Underwood led the Titans with the Chad Cordero was notorious WBC tournament. By Christen D’Alessandro highest points per game average, for his late night runs to Del The former Titansʼ closer first Daily Titan Staff Writer 12.8, while hitting the most three- Taco while at Cal State Fullerton. pitched a perfect fifth inning dur- pointers, 36. She also led the team The former Titans baseball pitch- ing Team USAʼs 2-0 win against with the most steals, 50, and blocked er misses the moments when he Mexico, and then retired the only The Cal State Fullerton womenʼs shots, 11. got the late night munchies and batter he faced during the U.S.ʼs basketball team had high hopes of Leading the team with assists would satisfy them at the Del 17-0 win against South Africa. making the NCAA tournament this were junior guards Audrey Taylor Taco on Placentia Avenue, near He did not pitch in any of the year but fell short of that goal when and India McDaniel. the Fullerton campus. games at Angel Stadium, but for they lost to Cal State Northridge, “We were well conditioned and He also misses the atmosphere a guy who wasnʼt sure if he was 74-70, in the quarterfinals of the Big could run with any team,” Thomas and rich baseball tradition at Cal going to be drafted in the first West Tournament. said. State Fullerton place, play- “I always thought we were going McDaniel agreed that Fullerton during the ing with the to go further than we did,” freshman was a strong fast-break team. days he took likes of Roger forward Toni Thomas said. McDaniel and Thomas attrituted the mound at “The tests are Clemens, Ken CSUF went into the tournament that to good team chemistry and the Goodwin Field. Griffey Jr., as the No. 3 seed, therefore receiv- players playing well together. About the something I don’t miss ing a first-round bye. Pruitt said the Titans put in a only thing he at all.The coaches, and In the two regualar season games great effort every time they stepped doesnʼt miss is people, my teachers was a little sur- against No. 6-seeded Northridge, out on the court. going to class prising. Fullerton won one and lost the “No matter what, we kept work- or worrying were awesome. I just “I wasnʼt sure other. ing hard,” Pruitt said. about midterms try to think about that exactly what I Fullerton would have liked a shot What the team lacked was and finals. and not the tests.” was going to against UC Riverside – the team that defense, Pruitt and Thomas said. “The tests do, but it just won the conference tournament. Offensively, the Titans were not are something happened,” The Titans had beaten the always playing to their potential. I donʼt miss Cordero said Highlanders twice during the regu- “We had a lot of weapons, but at all,” said of his rapid lar season. they didnʼt all fire at the same time,” Chad Cordero Cordero, who ascent to star- “The players are starting to realize Jeremiah said. was back in dom. “Three that theyʼd rather be in the NCAA “The team needs to be more con- Team USA, Orange County Former Titan years later itʼs tournament than sitting at home sistent in their shooting.” last week pitch- a big surprise. watching it on TV,” CSUF Head Jeremiah said the Titans did learn ing for Team Iʼve had a great Provided By MLB PressBox/ MLB Media Coach Maryalyce Jeremiah said. to play better as a team as the season USA in the start and now I The Titans ended their season went by. World Baseball just hope it will CLOSER: Former Titan Chad Cordero now plays for the Washington with an 11-17 overall record and 7-7 Although Fullerton has some Classic. “The coaches were awe- continue.” Nationals and represented the United States in the WBC. in the Big West. things to improve on, Jeremiah said some. The people, my teachers Titans Head Coach George Jeremiah said this season is one she believes the program has made they were awesome. I just try Horton is not surprised that as very respectful and polite per- onto the mound, ʻthe adrenaline of the best that the womenʼs basket- more strides. to think about that and not the Cordero has made it after see- son who became a madman when took over.ʼ” ball team has had for a while. “We think that the futureʼs bright,” tests.” ing how he dealt with his asthma he took the mound. So far, noth- Just like Cordero still remem- “We havenʼt finished third in Jeremiah said. Cordero emerged as one of when he first got to Fullerton. ing has changed for the 24-year- bers CSUF, Horton still remem- conference since the early ʻ90s,” The Titans lose two seniors, the top closers in Major League “He would do everything we old. bers Cordero. Jeremiah said. including Pruitt, who is one of 15 Baseball last year with the would ask, even though it was “He is very reserved, a man of “When I think of Chief, I Senior forward Amber Pruitt women in Fullerton history to break . The probably 10 times harder for few words,” said Mexican reliever reflect back on what he did for agreed with her coach. the 1,000 mark in points scored. former first round pick of the him,” Horton said. Luis Ayala, Corderoʼs teammate us and how he did it for us,” “This is the best weʼve done in Pruitt will be a major loss for the then , now the In his three-year Titan career, with the Nationals. “But when itʼs Horton said. “When I think of my four years here,” Pruitt said. team but CSUF will have all their Washington Nationals, led the Cordero picked up 36 saves, time, he does his it thing.” him, I think of him coming out of Pruitt and Thomas both received guards, Thomas and Underwood, majors with 47 saves in 2005 developing his pitching acumen While at CSUF, Corderoʼs the bullpen and running onto the second team All-Conference hon- back next year. with a 1.82 ERA. Last season, as the teamʼs top closer. behavior got him the nickname mound full speed. ors — the first time in the history They will also gain three recruits Cordero was named to his first During his final season as a “Chief,” after the portly character “How he handled fame. He of womenʼs basketball at Fullerton who are all post players. One of all-star team and was also hon- Titan in 2003, he struck out 68 in Jack Nicholsonʼs “One Flew was a great teammate, great to that two members of the team those recruits is 6-foot-4-inch Sarah ored as the Rolaids Relief Man of batters in 57 innings, saving eight Over the Cuckooʼs Nest.” the fans and even to this day heʼs received All-Conference recogni- De Tuboly, who will be the tallest the Year in the National League. games. Cordero recorded a 5-1 “He was a great kid, but he had done a lot of things that weʼve tion. Thomas also received the Big female ever to play at CSUF. Because of his breakout sea- record and a 1.58 ERA. a Jekyll and Hyde personality,” asked of him. He hasnʼt forgotten West Conference Freshman of the “Next year could be a really good son, Cordero was selected to rep- Horton characterized Cordero Horton said. “Once he would run where he comes from.” Year award as she led the Titans in year for us,” Jeremiah said.