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Since 1960 Week of Volume 84, Issue 2 January 29- February 4, 2007 DailyThe Student Voice of California State Titan University, Fullerton Man Falls to His Death on CSUF Campus

A foil sheet covers Fullerton resident Michael Scott Zyram, 43, as police waited for the coroners arrival. Zyran felll to his death in an apparent suicide falling from the top of the Nutwood Parking Structure on the Cal State Fullerton campus Friday. Disturbance reports began coming in to the campus police around 4 p.m Friday afternoon; Zyram was pronounced dead at 4:29 p.m.

Fullerton resident com- Paramedics covered the body with management major, stood in silence answer to things.” is enclosed. the campus and community it en- a large white medical sheet shortly as he surveyed the surroundings Spanish major Nayeli Madero, Operations Lt. Tom Gehrls said compasses, tragedies are inevitable. mits suicide at Nutwood thereafter, as the man’s limp left arm while leaving class. 23, said that in light of the incident, that discussions about the structure “Statistically, these things will parking structure jut out from under the sheet. “It’s sad,” Chen said. “I don’t precautions should be taken to en- will likely take place. happen from time to time,” Selleck As the sun set, trails of CSUF ad- think jumping off a building is the sure the top of the parking structure Selleck said that with the size of said. “It’s very unfortunate.” Written By ADAM LEVY ministrators, detectives and police Daily Titan Executive Editor officials made their way in and out [email protected] of the taped up area to discuss details of the incident, occasionally point- ing to the top where the wayward photos By Karl thunman jumper descended from. Shortly History of Daily Titan Photo Editor [email protected] after 6:00 p.m., an Orange County coroner arrived and conducted a de- tailed investigation of the body. A CSUF Suicides A 43-year-old Fullerton man fell half-hour later, the body was loaded to his death in an apparent suicide into the back of a large white van 1977- Richard Drapkin age 31 on the Cal State Fullerton campus and taken to the Orange County CSUF Equipment technician for Instruc- late Friday afternoon, authorities Sheriff Coroner’s office, where an tional Media Center jumped from the said. Michael Scott Zyram, who was autopsy was performed. Coroner of- 5th floor of the Humanities building on not a student at the university, fell ficials declined to confirm the name April 1. from the top level of the Nutwood of the deceased pending notification parking structure. of the next of kin. Upon notifica- “The police had reports of a man tion of next of kin, Coroner official 1979- Susan F. McNelly age 24 on the roof scream- Kelly Crawford said CSUF Children’s center intern and for- ing and walking on Zyram’s death was mer child development student jumped the top floor,” said They were trying ruled a suicide with from the 8th floor of the Humanities CSUF spokesperson “really hard to bring the cause of death building on April 20 in her second at-

Paula Selleck in a his life back but it was blunt being force tempted suicide. phone interview. “By trauma. the time the police obvious ... It was a CSUF students arrived, the body was cold presence. “ were visibly dis- 1987- Gregory Hannah age 40 on the ground.” – Manuel Arredondo traught as they passed CSUF faculty member was found dead on Manuel Arre- Entertainment Arts Major by the grizzly scene March 16 after apparently killing himself dondo, a 32-year- and learned it was a two nights before from a drug overdose. old entertainment suicide. arts major, witnessed Daniel Vidiro, a as paramedics attempted to revive 23-year-year-old history major, said, 1987- Steven Bradley English age 27 Zyram with CPR to no avail. “I just can’t believe it. I’ve never been CSUF senior geology student went miss- “They were trying really hard to this close to ... it’s quite a shock.” ing on Sept. 17, 1987 and was found in bring back his life but it was obvious An unidentified student in the El Cerrito four days later dead from a [he was dead],” Arredondo said. “It structure looked mesmerized as she self-inflicted gunshot wound. was a cold presence.” stared at the sheet covering Zyram. A battery of fire trucks, ambu- She said, “I just kinda wanna go lances, police cars and other univer- home,” before abruptly walking 1998- Danming “Peter” Huang age 29 sity vehicles surrounded the entrance away. CSUF foreign exchange physics graduate to the parking structure, which was “Thisis the first timeI saw a dead student was found dead alongside the 57 quartered off in yellow tape. At ap- body – it’s a shame this had to hap- Freeway two weeks after he went missing. proximately 4:25 p.m., the deceased pen,” said Michael Samiley, a 19- He was found on Sept. 16, 1998 and his man lay on the ground, his chest cov- year-old computer science major. A campus police car remains stationed next to the body of Michael Scott Zyram at 5:00 p.m Friday death was determined a suicide by over- ered with patches of medical gauze “He must have had it pretty bad.” afternoon. An Orange County Sheriffs Corener left the scene with the body an hour later. dose of prescription medication. while his legs lie in a mangled form. Ru Chen, an 18-year-old business

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UP R TH LH Langsdorf Hall near Lot A. A student reported that the GYM DRIVE WEST CAMPUS DRIVE Automobile Incident RGC MH McCarthy Hall 1:51 p.m. door to his dorm room had TG CONSTRUCTION P Parking & Transportation Suspicious Activity A suspicious person was been broken in and an iPod SHCC KHS PA Performing Arts PS2 RH spotted in a vehicle near the was stolen. ECS Residence Halls Medical Assistance G PL Pollak Library dorms. 10:53 p.m. B DOROTHY TSU R Receiving Vandalism 4:22 p.m. A possible transient COMMONS EC BA PL RGC Golleher Alumni House

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CAMPUS CALENDAR: WEEK OF JAN. 29-FEB. 4 STRANGER THAN FICTION Tuesday Jan. 30 -Discoverfest 11 a.m.-2 p.m.: Thursday Feb. 1 Meng Concert Hall. $12 with COVINGTON, La. (AP) man? -Library Resource Manage- Campus resources, student - Discoverfest 11a.m.-2 p.m.: advanced purchase. Police said they caught a That’s the question startled ment Workshop 10-11 a.m.: clubs and organizations will Campus resources, student 16-year-old robbery suspect hikers, bikers and horseback Learn how to access profes- gather at the quad to offer stu- clubs and organizations will Friday Feb. 2 who previously eluded them riders are asking about a jog- sional and scholarly journals dents a way to get involved at gather at the quad to offer stu- -Women’s Tennis vs. Long after his baggy pants fell ger seen streaking through an online, how to find books CSUF. dents a way to get involved at Beach State 1:30-3:30 p.m.: down, causing him to stum- open space preserve wearing based on subject and how to -Learn About Megan’s Law CSUF. Free admission for the Big ble as officers chased him. nothing but sneakers, glasses order materials from other li- 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: Tom -Midnight Madness 6-9 p.m.: West Conference match at “We literally caught him with and a black hat. braries courtesy of the Pollak Gehrls of University Police Free food, bowling and bil- the Tennis Sports Complex. his pants down,” Lt. Jack People who use the park Library (PLN-130). will discuss Megan’s law and liards at the TSU Under- -Baseball vs. Stanford 7-10 West said. regularly have not reported ways to protect yourself as ground sponsored by New p.m.: CSUF students with The teen was booked on recent sightings in the cold Wednesday Jan. 31 well as your family. Student Programs and ASI current ID get in free to the warrants for armed robbery, weather, theorizing he may Games & Recreation. baseball game at Goodwin carjacking, two counts of ag- be unrecognizable because -Cynthis Ellis Flute 8-10:30 Field. gravated battery and being a he is clothed. With dark hair, For the Record p.m.: CSUF professor and -Mary Karen Clardy Flute child in need of supervision. sweaty red skin and a lack principal flutist with the Op- Master Class 8-10 p.m.: The It is the policy of the Daily Titan to correct any inaccurate informa- of body hair, he wouldn’t be tion printed in the publication as soon as the error is discovered. Any era Pacific Orchestra, Cyn- class will be held in the Meng SARATOGA, Calif. (AP) hard to spot, park user Sue incorrect information printed on the front page will result in a correction thia Ellis, will perform at Concert Hall by Clardy. $5 Who was that undressed Bowdoin said. printed on the front page. Any incorrect information printed on any the Performing Arts Center’s with advanced purchase. other page will be corrected on page 2. Errors on the Opinion page will be corrected on that page. Corrections also will be noted on the online version of the Daily Titan. Please contact managing editor Joe Simmons at (714) 278-5693 or at [email protected] with issues about this policy or to report any errors. Daily Titan Editorial Executive Editor Adam Levy Managing Editor Joe Simmons Photo Editor Karl Thunman News Editor Jackie Kimmel Asst. News Editor Maggie Hauser Asst. News Editor Robert Moran Asst. News Editor Marina Zarate Sports Editor Laurens Ong Entertainment Editor Jickie Torres Opinion Editor Katy French Introspect Editor Julianna Crisalli Copy Editor James Thompson Copy Editor Joey English News Page Designer Valerie Rodriguez Graphic Illustrator Matt Okeyo Multimedia Editor Ian Hamilton Adivser Tom Clanin Main Line (714) 278-3373 Editorial Fax (714) 278-4473 News Line (714) 278-4415 E-mail: [email protected]

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You The team, our team, has the better have a good excuse for not potential to go down as one of BY SHAWN TRONDSEN being at Titan Gym that night if the best CSUF teams ever. Right Daily Titan Staff Writer you weren’t at work. up there with the 1984 team that [email protected] The Titans men’s basketball beat No. 1-ranked UNLV at Titan team had its biggest win of the sea- Gym. The Cal State Fullerton men’s son and only 820 people showed We need to support them before basketball team continued to show up. It was the first time in four this sad situation turns pathetic. their dominance at the Titan Gym seasons that the Titans had beaten Even though the attendance ap- Saturday, beating fellow Big West Pacific, and only the fourth time proached 2,000 over the weekend, Conference foe UC Irvine 75-60 in in 16 games, and almost no one a lot of the boisterous and energy front of an uncharacteristically loud was there to celebrate. generating crowd was alumni that 1,869 fans. A win against Pacific is about as were here for a baseball function. Juniors Scott Cutley and Frank rare as a good Kevin Costner mov- But if the students were lacking Robinson tallied 18 points each to ie nowadays, and you missed it. in the stands, and they were, the help lead their team to a first place So again, where were you on players and coaches didn’t notice. 6-2 conference record. Now 16-4, Jan. 6? In fact, they relished in the mo- the Titans have matched their best Not at Titan Gym, obviously. ment. 20-game start in school history. “Last (home) game (UC Riv- “Oh my god. I loved it. I loved “I thought tonight was the best erside, Jan. 13) there was nobody it,” point guard Bobby Brown said performance we’ve had all year,” there. It was really discouraging,” about attendance. “That’s what it’s CSUF Head Coach Bob Burton CSUF Head Coach Bob Burton all about.” said. said on Jan. 18. “The real problem Burton agrees. The Titans had seven steals and is that we just don’t have any stu- “I thought the whole environ- kept the UCI offense on their heels dents coming to the game.” ment was great,” Burton told a the entire night, forcing them to Sad. Re- handful of shoot a dismal 35.8 percent from ally sad. re p o r t e r s the field. But as after the “I was really happy with the de- sad as that “A win against Pacific is UCI game. fense we played tonight … and we is, here is about as rare as a good Kevin “It was one rebounded well too,” Burton said. something of the best The Titans only shot 47.7 percent, sadder: the Costner movie nowadays, since I’ve but made their possessions count by low turnout and you missed it. So again, been here. I allowing a season low seven turn- at the Paci- where were you on Jan. 6? thought the overs. Irvine turned the ball over 17 fica game kids built times. was actually on (the The Titans remained unbeaten at the highest – Jaime cardenas “ crowd).” home at 11-0 this season, and ran a t t e n d e d In My Opinion Forward their home-winning streak to 15 game of the Scott Cut- games. season for ley thought Irvine lead early out of the gate, the Titans it was “out- but after a 7-0 run with all points until last standing” scored by Cutley, Fullerton went week. to see so many people at the gym. ahead 25-20 and would not relin- CSUF finally cracked the “School is back in town and quish the lead for the rest of the 1,000-attendance-mark for the they showed up. Now I just hope night. first time this season on Saturday it keeps up,” he said. Fullerton began to pull away with when they defeated the Anteaters I hope it keeps up too. 15:54 left in the game on a 17-6 run 75-60 in front of 1,869. The Titans have won all 11 of sparked by treys from Robinson, two The Titans rank next to last in their games at home this season from Cutley, one by Marcus Cren- the Big West in attendance (aver- despite your absence – and 16 shaw and another from Robinson to aging 769); only last place River- consecutive dating to back to last put the score at 62-48 with 12 min- side draws less of a crowd (526). year. utes to go. By CAmeron pemstein/Daily Titan The Titans are in first place of So they don’t need a crowd As Irvine inched their way back A CUT ABOVE – Cal State Fullerton’s Scott Cutley gets banged up by a pair of UC Davis defenders. Still, Cutley scored the Big West standings as you read to win, but wouldn’t it be fun if into the game, Crenshaw sparked a career high 34 points against UC Davis on Thurday night, in a 84-77 win at the Titan Gym. this. the Gym were full to capacity the the offense again with a 3-pointer. They have an overall record of next time they played at home? He then made a steal and a no-look 16-4 and a conference mark of Wouldn’t it be entertaining? pass to the trailing Robinson for lerton crowd one more exciting mo- tans. forward. “Keeping him healthy and 6-2 … and yet they can’t draw an explosive dunk. On the incom- ment to cheer about with 1:45 left to After a record setting night, Cut- keeping him on the floor [is key]. more people than the 10-12, near Jaime Cardenas’ columns appear ing play Robinson made a steal and play. Cutley collected a rebound and ley had 18 points and nine rebounds, He is a tremendous player that does the bottom, UC Irvine Anteaters every Thursday broke free to repeat his demonstra- kicked the ball out to Burns who lit leading his team in both categories. (2,146)? [email protected] tion on dunking. up the crowd with an uncontested “The key guy [for us] is Scott Senior Justin Burns gave the Ful- dunk, sealing the game for the Ti- Cutley,” Burton said of his junior SEE MEN’S HOOPS - PAGE B2 Past Titan Star Rouse Shines for Alumni Former CSUF Baseball Head Coach’s Wife Trying Current Cleveland Indians farmhand hits a to Establish Scholarship grand slam in 7-4 win Jeannie Fulton hopes championships. BY CHRIS RAMIREZ Since Fulton left, the baseball pro- Daily Titan Staff Writer to raise $25,000 for a gram has won four national champi- [email protected] onships with the most recent being deserving Titan athlete in 2004. The annual Cal State Fuller- “It’s amazing what it’s become,” ton alumni baseball game was held BY NOLAN ANDRE Jeannie said of the current baseball at Goodwin Field with a team of Daily Titan Staff Writer program. “We used to have to sit in alumni–comprised of former players [email protected] these crummy bleachers and you’d and current major and minor league get splinters.” players, playing the current team. Jeannie Fulton, the widow of The Fultons were regulars in the The alumni team took control former Cal State Fullerton baseball crowd of blue and orange until his in the first two innings and eventu- coach Bill Fulton, is setting up a death in 1994 of multiple sclerosis ally held on to win 7-4 over the cur- scholarship for student-athletes and at the age of 58. rent Titans in a Saturday afternoon is attempting to raise $25,000 for Jeannie is still a frequent attendee showdown. the scholarship. to the games and In the first inning former Titan Bill Fulton was present at and current minor league player for laid the ground- It’s amazing what it’s the annual alum- the Devil Rays, Sergio Pedroza, hit a work for what is “ ni baseball game two-run home run off pitcher Titan now one of the become. We used to have on Saturday af- starter Jeff Kaplan. most dominat- to sit in these crummy ternoon.

The second inning was also rough ing baseball pro- bleachers and you’d get A letter about for Kaplan as Mike Rouse, a former grams in college the scholarship’s splinters. Titan currently in the Cleveland In- sports. “ intent is be- dians organization, hit a grand slam By Karl Thunman/Daily Titan Photo Editor Fulton be- – Jeannie Fulton ing distributed home run to increase the alumni SLIDING IN – Infielder Joe Scott slides into second base as former Titan player Mike Rouse takes the throw. came the first Widow of Bill Fulton through mailing lead to 7-0. fulltime head lists to baseball “It’s a good feeling to hit a ball like baseball coach at players and to that,” Rouse said of his grand slam. former Titan and apparent pitching The game was not all about the Titans and current minor leaguer for CSUF in 1965 their family and From that point on the relief coach for the Alumni, Matt Soren- game for those who participated. the Cincinnati Reds Justin Turner and was also friends. pitchers, Michael Morrison, Dustin son, came out to the mound to settle It was about seeing former team- also felt the same way as Cordero a professor in the kinesiology and According to the letter, “Our Birosak and Ryan Ackland took con- him down, asking if he was tired or mates, and playing with friends who and Suzuki, but he felt weird sitting health promotion department. game plan is to establish the scholar- trol for the current Titans, going a needed a soda. hadn’t been seen in a while. in the other dugout. Jeannie fondly remembers how ship which would be presented to a combined five innings allowing no Dennis Gerbasi later came up and One of the alumni who came “It’s one of the special games of the her husband used his own truck to deserving student athlete in the Col- runs and giving up just one hit. hit a two-run triple off Cordero, to back to play was Oakland Athlet- year,” CSUF Head Coach George prepare the baseball field and all the lege of Health and Human Develop- In the fifth inning the Titans bring the current Titan team within ics minor leaguer Kurt Suzuki who Horton said. “This year there was as base lines. ment.” broke through on a two-run double three, but that’s where the scoring said, ”It was an awesome feeling, good a turnout as we’ve ever had. I “He had to do everything,” Jean- “Any small amount would help by Joel Weeks off Darric Merrell. stopped, with the Alumni winning coming back and playing in front of sometimes catch myself saying wow, nie Fulton said. “Because there was get the $25,000 started,” said Jean- With the alumni team up 7-2 the game 7-4. the fans.” with the players out there.” no money.” nie. in the bottom of the ninth inning, Gerbasi, a freshman outfielder Cordero felt the same way about Asked if his 2007 team was ner- Fulton was there when the Titans For those interested in donating current Major League All-Star clos- said had some jitters about batting coming back to play saying, “It’s fun vous, Horton replied, “I hope they assumed intercollegiate status in to the scholarship, please contact er Chad Cordero came in to shut against Cordero. being able to come back. Playing in were nervous.” 1965. Pamela A. Jones-Tintle, the Direc- things down. “I was a little nervous, but I Fullerton is awesome and is always a Fulton was replaced in 1972 by tor of Development of Athletics, After getting the first out Cor- calmed myself down,” Gerbasi said. good feeling.” Augie Garrido who led the Titan at (714) 278-4407 or e-mail her at dero gave up a walk and a hit, when “Once I hit it, it all went by.” Former second baseman for the SEE ALUMNI GAME - PAGE B2 baseball program to three national [email protected]. B2 SPORTS January 29-Feburary 4, 2007

MEN’S HOOPS: ROLLING ALUMNI GAME: FUN TIMES (From Page B1) (From Page B1) all the things that win for you.” Some of the other players for the Women’s Senior Bobby Brown played 31 Alumni squad included Major minutes, but only hit 3-11 from the Leaguers Wes Littleton, who pitched field, and 0-4 from 3-point range. one inning of relief without giving Basketball His teammates were able to pick up up a hit, and Shane Costa, who went where he left off Saturday night. 2-for-2 with a couple of singles. “Last year, if [Bobby] and Jamaal Some of the players from recent Brown didn’t play very good, we Titan teams who came back includ- Heats Up had trouble winning,” Burton said. ed San Francisco Giant first baseman “Hopefully that means were a little Brett Pill who went hitless in three at better now.” bats. Neil Walton of the Devil Rays Titans win three straight With members from Saturday’s organization went hitless in two at baseball alumni game in attendance bats. to nearly match win total and the presentation for the Titan Shortstop Blake Davis of the Bal- from the 2005-06 year dance team’s national champion- timore Orioles went hitless in one ship trophy, the crowd was larger at bat. Danny Dorn of the Cincin- and louder than Burton thought it nati Reds went hitless in three at bats Titan Media Relations would be. too. “The whole environment was Ricky Romero, a former Titan ace Cal State Fullerton junior Dayana great tonight,” Burton said. “It was and a pitching prospect in the To- Frias scored a career-high 18 points one of the best in the four years since ronto Blue Jays system, played but while leading two other Titans in I’ve been here … I think when the didn’t pitch. Instead he played left double figures as they defeated host crowd got going it really helped us.” field for the alumni. UC Davis, 60-51, on Saturday night The Titans now begin a three- The 2007 Titans will play - Stan in a non-conference women’s basket- game road trip against UC Riverside, ford in the opener this weekend at ball contest in Davis, Calif. Pacific and Cal State Northridge. Goodwin Field. They are picked to Fullerton improved to 10-11 They return to Fullerton on Feb. 14 be the favorites to win the Big West overall on the season as the Titans, to host rival Long Beach State. and are led on the mound by junior who won 11 games in all of last If the crowd is anything like Sat- righthander Wes Roemer. season, won their third consecutive game. The Aggies fell to 9-12 overall urday’s audience, Valentine’s Day Roemer, a Roger Clemens Award By karl thunman/Daily Titan Photo Editor should be an exciting affair for the watch list looks to get the start Fri- on the year. men’s basketball team. day night at 7 p.m. FOLLOWING THROUGH – Titan pitcher Jeff Kaplan gets some game action during the baseball alumni game. The winning streak is the longest for Cal State Fullerton since it won three straight at the start of February in 2006. Frias was 6-of-15 from the floor for the game, including five three- Buzz Among Fans Hits the Air as Super Bowl Draws Close pointers, in 32 minutes. Her previ- ous career high was 16 points set at Fans weigh in on the Bears are playing the Indianapolis maybe we just call our friends and day. be watching the game at her boy- Colorado last season. Colts for the right to be called world get a group consensus on where we “If it’s a great game, then it’s a friend’s house. Although she openly She was joined in double figures hype of the biggest game champions. want to meet. great day,” Fairley said. “A good admits that she is more into college by sophomore Toni Thomas, who Every year, the game gets extraor- Actually, anywhere you go can be game makes all the difference and football, she says that she is all about added 15 points and eight rebounds on the NFL’s schedule dinary hype and the anticipation fun. The owner of both Brian’s Bar there is nothing like a Super Bowl the Colts. for her 10th consecutive double-dig- builds all the way up until the “Star- that comes down to the end.” “I just think the Colts have a bet- it scoring performance. BY ANDREW SNYDER Spangled Banner” is sung and the So as preparations take shape to ter team,” Jones said. Senior Charlee Underwood tallied Daily Titan Staff Writer players are announced. make Super Bowl XLI the best yet Fairley shares Jones’ opinion on her second-straight double-double [email protected] After the kickoff, fans and - pun “A good game makes and fans decide on a place to watch who he will be rooting for in the big with 11 points and 12 rebounds and dits alike settle in and hope for a all the difference and the game, the next step is debating game, but there is disagreement as to extended her own scoring streak to For all football fans, there is one great game. there is nothing like a which team will win. who will actually come out on top. eight consecutive games. day that sits above the rest. After As Super Bowl Sunday approach- The Colts have not been to a Su- Bears fans are proudly represent- Fullerton shot 41 percent from 19 weeks of NFL football, which es, questions and debates surround Super Bowl that comes per Bowl since winning it in 1970. ing their team and have full confi- the floor for the game while holding include the wildcard, divisional and the world of sports. down to the end. As for the Bears, the last time they dence that they will be champions at UC Davis to just 34 percent for the conference championship games, ev- Who is going to win the game were in the Super Bowl was in 1985 the conclusion of Sunday’s game. contest - including just 25 percent erything rests on one final day and and maybe more importantly, where – Brian Fairley “ where they beat the New England John Skehan, a manager at Off in the first half en route to a 28-18 one final game, the Super Bowl on are people going to watch it? Bar Owner Patriots. Campus Pub, is adamant about the halftime lead. Feb. 4 in Miami. Some of us have house parties in So do most fans root for superstar Bears winning the Super Bowl. The Titans trailed by three in Super Bowl Sunday is also known which friends and family are invited. quarterback Peyton Manning who He feels that Indianapolis can’t the early parts of the period before as Super Sunday and is the one day Others go to bars like Brian’s or the has been labeled as a player who stop the run and that the Bears de- exploding for a 16-3 run featuring of the season where all football fans Off Campus Pub where they join can’t win “the big one” by most of fense will dominate Manning and a barrage of four three-pointers to come together and watch one game. friends who they’ve watched the big and Off Campus Pub, Brian Fairley, the media? the Colt’s offense. build a 10-point advantage. Whether your team is in the game game with year after year. is only concerned with the game. Or do you go for the Bears, just “[The] Bears are going to win,” CSUF returns to the floor this or not, as a true fan, you side with But how do we decide where we He feels that the day is always fun because they are the Bears. Saturday (Feb. 3) at 2 p.m. as the one team or the other. go and what we do? Maybe we wait but the type of game that it ends up Emerald Jones, who is a freshman Titans host UC Riverside at Titan In this year’s finale, the Chicago until we get invited somewhere or being will ultimately determine the at Cal State Fullerton, said she will SEE SUPER BOWL - PAGE B5 Gym. For the Record It is the policy of the Daily Titan to correct any inaccurate informa- tion printed in the publication as soon as the error is discovered. Any incorrect information printed on the front page will result in a correction printed on the front page. Any incorrect information printed on any other page will be corrected on page 2. Errors on the Opinion page will be corrected on that page. 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West. The Titans received six out of goes on the history in the making. of the atten- seven first place votes. NFL?” tion paid to Fullerton Head Coach Michelle I’m glad – Alvin Anol “ the women’s Gromacki doesn’t believe that being you asked. The A-List tennis game picked to repeat will add any pres- B e g i n - – mostly be- sure. ning with cause of the “That is something that we expect his 2003 Williamses, to do, and because of that it is recog- victory at the Sharapo- nized by our conference,” Gromacki W i m b l e - vas, and the said. don, Federer has amassed 10 Ma- Kournikovas – Federer’s historic While the Titans are pleased to jor title victories (that’s four Wim- run will continually draw atten- be chosen to win the Big West, their bledons, three U.S. Opens, and tion to a seemingly lackluster eyes are set on a bigger prize. three Australian Opens, just to be sport. “This team knows that we have specific). He recently beat Chile’s But it’s not as if Federer is short the capability to go farther than we Fernando Gonzalez at the Austra- on competitive opponents. Feder- have before,” Gromacki said. “The lian Open and looks to capture all er is continually playing the best College World Series is what we’re four grand slam titles this year. in the world – and beating them. after.” Federer stands only five behind So good in fact that outside The Titans finished with an overall the great American tennis player of the No.2 player in the world, record of 37-24. It was their strong Pete Sampras, who had 14 victo- Rafael Nadal, no one beat Federer play in the Big West that opened ries, in terms of total wins in ma- more than once in all of 2006. many eyes, as they went on to a 14-4 jor tournaments. So as you wait for the two best in league play. Of the 12 Major tournaments teams in the NFL to go at it in The Titan’s will look to Big West that were played over the years of the big game, try and get to watch co-player of the year and senior Ash- 2004-2006, Federer has won eight Federer sometime. ley Van Boxmeer and senior right- of them. You’ll be watching history in hander Candice Baker to help lead His win at the Aussie Open the making. the way. marks the second time in his ca- “Candice [Baker] and Ashley Van reer that he has won three straight Alvin Anol’s columns appear every Boxmeer are two great athletes,” major championships (he’s the Wednesday. Gromacki said. “Those two will ab- By rebecca Hartness/Daily Titan reigning 2006 Wimbledon and [email protected] solutely make a big impact this sea- PERFECT MOTION – Titan pitcher and utility player Candice Baker looks to perfect her pitching skills for 2007. U.S. Open champion, the most son.” Baker led the Titans with a 22-10 legiate Player of the Year Award. the Titans, Gromacki sees some oth- hitting .318 with 10 home runs and overall record with a 2.16 ERA and a Van Boxmeer led the league with ers with talent and great leadership a league leading 45 RBIs. Gollhardt, league leading 259 strikeouts. Baker 45 runs scored and tied for the league that will help them in their pursuit who also lead the team in fielding Catch the Daily Titan Online has also been selected to Amateur lead with 13 home runs. of a National Championship. Softball Association’s “Watch List” While Baker and Van Boxmeer One of those is Katie Gollhardt, www.dailytitan.com for the USA Softball National Col- will be a huge part to the success of who had a break-out season last year, SEE SOFTBALL - PAGE B5

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Enjoying the moment Super Bowl Matchups Given a Closer Look Chicago has its defense while Indianapolis has a an explosive offense

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COLTS ON OFFENSE: Everything starts and revolves around Peyton Manning (18), the best quarterback of his generation. Surprisingly, Manning has not been outstanding in Indianapolis’ run to the AFC championship. But the Bears will count on facing the guy who has torn up the league for most of his career, the one who guided an 80-yard drive to the deciding touch- down in the AFC title game. Manning has so many weapons that the Bears might need to scrap some of their cover- 2 pass defenses and gamble on man coverage. WRs Marvin Harrison (88) and Reggie Wayne (87) are the most formidable targets, but TE Dallas Clark has been sensational in the playoffs with a team-high 17 catches for 281 yards (16.5 average, superb for a tight end). RBs Joseph Addai (29) and Dominic Rhodes (33) also are good receivers, and the Colts’ running game can serve as a nice complement to Manning’s passing. Of course, the Bears shut down the NFC’s best offense when they beat the Saints for the NFC title. Even without injured tackle Tommie Harris, they shut down runs through the middle as All-Pro LB Brian Ur- lacher (54) and all of the linemen By karl thunman/Daily Titan Photo Editor had strong games. Indy must get a surge from center Jeff Saturday (63) TITAN FLASHBACKS - former players from Titan teams over the last several years have a good time during the alumni game on Saturday afternoon. The alumni defeated the current day Titans 7-4 in a game that featured the likes of Chad Cordero, Mike Rouse, Wes Littleton, Shane Costa, Justin Turner and other former players. Rouse, an infielder in the Cleveland Indians’ orga- and guards Ryan Lilja (65) and Jake nization was the star of the game when he blasted a grand slam against current Titan pitcher Jeff Kaplan. A three–inning game featuring older, former Titan players was also held as part of alum- Scott (73) to offer some balance on ni weekend festivities. The 2007 Titans will look to remain one of the better teams in the Big West and will look to find some diamonds in a rough, in a season where they have 21 new players on the ground. It’s unlikely Addai and the roster. Third baseman Evan McArthur looks to anchor the Titans infield with a proficient glove and timely hits. The Titans begin their season this Friday at Goodwin Field, against Stanford. Rhodes will have a great impact run- ning the outside against active ends Adewale Ogunleye (93) and Alex Brown (96), Urlacher and OLB Lance Briggs (55). Look for Manning to test CBs Charles Tillman (33), Ricky Man- ning Jr. (24) and Nathan Vasher (31) early, hoping to spring Harrison, who has not been a big factor in the playoffs, or Wayne. He’ll also turn to Teams Validate Their Seasons With Super Bowl Trip Clark against safeties Chris Harris (46) and Danieal Manning (38). Smith and Dungy set “Being the first black coach to about the Indianapolis Colts.” might seem odd for a team that is ning and the Colts, who oddsmak- If Indy can protect Manning, lead this team, of course our players Smith’s team erased so many ques- 15-3, but Chicago’s inconsistencies ers have made a 7-point favorite. If particularly when rookie sackmaster the tone for getting their knew about it and they wanted to meant no comparisons were made the Bears can force turnovers, they Mark Anderson (97) is in the game, help us make history,” Smith said af- to the 1985 squad that shuffled had four against the Saints, get sacks some deep throws could be open. squads to the big game ter a 39-14 rout of the New Orleans through the NFL for the Bears’ only (three) and stop the running game And the way Reggie Bush abused Saints for the NFC championship “We’re excited to have Super Bowl crown. (56 yards) the way they did Sunday, several DBs on his 88-yard catch Associated Press Sunday. “So I feel blessed to be in That doesn’t mean the Ditka-Mc- their 10th NFL title could come and run score in the NFC champi- that position. the opportunity to Mahon-Payton-Fridge wild bunch with it. onship match, don’t be surprised if The defense, the running game, “I’ll feel even better to be the first kind of put the (‘85) isn’t on the minds of these Bears. For now, they can celebrate own- the Colts try to spring Addai out of the sleet and snow at Soldier Field. It black coach to hold up the world guys in the back- “For our franchise, this is big,” ing the George Halas trophy that the backfield. was the perfect scenario for the sto- championship trophy.” ground for a little All-Pro middle linebacker Brian Ur- goes to NFC champion, an award BEARS ON OFFENSE ried Chicago Bears to secure a long- To do that, the Bears will have to lacher said. “They are a big part of named after their founder. It was Coach Lovie Smith was asked awaited return to the Super Bowl. beat the Colts in two weeks in Mi- while. “ this city, and what they did in ‘85 is presented to Halas’ daughter, Vir- how important a ball control offense This picture has an historic ele- ami. Indianapolis rallied to defeat – Brian Urlacher huge. We have an opportunity to do ginia McCaskey, after the game as would be against the Colts. He didn’t ment, too: Da Coach this time is New England 38-34 for the AFC Chicago Bears Linebacker that right now. We’re excited to have the Soldier Field fans chanted “Su- think it was such a big deal, despite Lovie Smith. His opponent is his crown. the opportunity to kind of put the per Bowl, Super Bowl.” the prolific Manning. mentor, the Indianapolis Colts’ Tony “It means a lot,” Dungy said of (‘85) guys in the background for a “You could see it in her face how Why? Because Smith is confident Dungy. They are the first black head his part in creating history. “I’m very little while.” the Bears will be potent with the coaches to reach the big game in its proud to represent African-Ameri- The only way to really do that ball. Could be if they are able to run 41 years. can coaches, but more than that it’s tions about its true strength. That would be by beating Peyton Man- SEE BEARS - PAGE B5

SEE PROSPECTUS - PAGE B5 January 29-Feburary 4, 2007 SPORTS B5 SOFTBALL: UNFULFILLED GOALS The 49’ers finished one game -be PROSPECTUS: BEST OF THE BEST Just don’t expect him to try to returner Devin Hester (23). He’s built a stout if not monstrous hind the Titans last season in the race outduel Manning. Hester ran back six kicks for defense, and he isn’t as conservative (From Page B3) for the Big West crown and CSUF (From Page B4) The Bears would like to get WRs touchdowns during the season, but offensively as some defense-oriented hopes to have same success this sea- junior utility player Crystal Vieyra on the Colts. Muhsin Muhammad (87) and Ber- he’s also had the drops. So he could coaches. son. expects the rivalry between the two Thomas Jones (20) and Cedric nard Berrian (80) matched one-on- be a factor in a positive or negative Now he’s actually gotten to the “I feel that I have the experience squads to be as intense as ever. Benson (32) are a solid but unspec- one with Colts CBs Jason David manner for Chicago. big game with the most balanced to know what needs to be done and I “Cal Poly has a good returning tacular duo, and Jones comes off a (42) and Nick Harper (25). The Bears also have excelled on team he’s had in Indy. have worked hard to achieve my goal squad and Long Beach (State) is our superb effort against New Orleans. Muhammad goes 6-foot-2 and coverages, so don’t look for Terrence Neither of these close friends is of being a better player than I was natural rival and anything can hap- He already has four TDs rushing Berrian is 6-1, while Harper is 5-10 Wilkins (10) to break a long one. likely to make an egregious error to last year,” Gollhardt said. pen when you are excited to play to go with 189 yards in two playoff and David 5-8. The size edge could Of course, no team is struggling cost his team the title. The Titans look to continue their your rival,” Vieyra said. games, and Smith makes sure nei- become significant, but the Colts with its kick teams when it has INTANGIBLES success in the Big West and qualify The Titans will begin their season ther back is overworked. have the improving Marlin Jackson Adam Vinatieri (4) handling place- With Manning and Dungy get- for the postseason for the 25th time on the road as they travel to Phoe- Both are good inside runners (28), a 6-footer and a ballhawk, to ments. Vinatieri is merely the best ting over the championship game in 28 seasons. nix Arizona to play in the Kajikawa and Jones showed his versatility offset any Chicago advantage. pressure kicker in the game, and he’s hump, could they and their team Standing in the way of the Ti- Classic on Feb. 9. and moves with some excellent runs And size hardly matters when it already won two of these things with feel satisfied? tans is Cal Poly San Luis Obispo The Titan’s first home game will against the Saints that he broke comes to safety Bob Sanders (21), last-minute field goals. Not likely, but it’s happened be- and Long Beach State, who finished be played on Feb. 21 at Anderson outside. Chicago’s offensive line is the 5-8, 206-pound dynamo whose Not that his Bears counterpart, fore. second and third respectively in the Field against No. 2 ranked Tennes- anchored by All-Pro center Olin return to the lineup has sparked a Robbie Gould, is a slouch. Gould, The Colts certainly don’t lack lead- coaches poll. see. Kreutz (57), veteran tackles John reversal in fortune for the defense. an All-Pro, made 32 of 36 field ership, led by the coach, the quarter- Tait (76) and Fred Miller (69) and With Sanders, the Colts will play goals, and in the postseason he beat back, the kicker and the pass rusher. guards Ruben Brown (74) and Ro- eight men up and dare the Bears to the Seahawks with a 49-yarder in They also come from the more dif- SUPER BOWL: FANS REACT When it is all said and done, when berto Garza (63). It’s one of the best throw on early downs, particularly overtime. You can’t get much more ficult conference and beat two for- those 60 minutes of Super Bowl XLI units in the NFL. first down. clutch than that. midable foes in Baltimore and New (From Page B2) have ticked off of the clock, fans will It needs to perform at a high level The Colts have seven postseason COACHING England to get to Miami. Skehan said. mostly have hoped that the game, at because Rex Grossman (8) has been sacks, and Dwight Freeney (93) is, The most discussed angle of this Not that Chicago comes up short With Super Bowl Sunday arriv- the very least - was a competitive one such an uncertainty at quarterback. by far, their most dangerous pass Super Bowl is the first black head in leadership with Urlacher, Mu- ing, debate about who’s going to win between the NFL’s best teams in the Grossman won’t ever be compared rusher. FB Jason McKie (37) could coaches in the game’s history. Lovie hammad, Kreutz and Ogunleye. continue. Colts and the Bears. with Manning, but the guy does get a heavy dose of Freeney in pass Smith and Tony Dungy also hap- The Bears also are playing up the Pundits on TV and the Internet Bob Meeks, a fan visiting the Off win, and he made no mistakes in the protection and also must watch for pen to be among the most liked and no-respect angle, even if that is a continue to throw out statistics to Campus Pub, feels that it is a pretty NFC title contest. Indeed, he’s made blitzes from the secondary. most genial coaches in pro football stretch. better our own opinions or damage even match-up and likes the fact that more big plays in the postseason SPECIAL TEAMS or any sport. Both teams have missed key start- those of others. there are two underdogs fighting it than bonehead ones, and if he isn’t This could be a decisive area be- Smith, the 2005 Coach of the ers for weeks or more, with Harris Radio talk show hosts are ripe with out. severely pressured, expect Grossman cause the Colts are vulnerable and Year, is a protege of Dungy, who gave and safety Mike Brown of the Bears fans who want to get their opinions “It’s going to be a damn good Su- to make good decisions. the Bears have record-setting rookie him his first NFL job at Tampa Bay. the most damaging absences. in before game time starts. per Bowl” Meeks said.

001011version (document)// “I am really into the great tra- But from then on, Urlacher and the flow with 46 seconds remaining in version5800<3745673_cout for her for a long time.” especially that 1985 team.” a safety. New Orleans never threat- touchdown that ended with a cou- Theo126490=MM_reloadPage: Line }} For all the worries about how ened after that and Bernard Berrian’s ple of bush moves. The rookie beat The Saints (11-7) didn’t have nearly such a happy ending to their genuine the Bears’ outstanding sea- diving 33-yard TD catch clinched Chris Harris off the line, ignored the Peyton Manning has proven himself a regular season stud, but falls feel-good saga. They fell behind son was, their performance Sunday it. sleet and extended for Brees’ loop- short come January. In the biggest game of his pro career, will Man- 16-0, got within 16-14, then made should place a stamp of approval Cedric Benson on a 12-yard run ing pass. Then he sped down the left ning emerge as the second coming of John Elway or Dan Marino? Here far too many errors in the first title on their legitimacy. Thank running and Jones with a 15-yarder ended sideline and, at midfield, used one are the proposition bets on how No. 18 will fare in the Superbowl. game of their 40-year existence. back Thomas Jones (123 yards rush- the scoring. of those Heisman jukes past Danieal But the turnaround they achieved ing, two touchdowns), All-Pro kick- “This is the blueprint of the Chi- Manning. Peyton Manning in Superbowl XLI after a nomadic 3-13 season in the er Robbie Gould (three field goals), cago Bears,” said Grossman, who was As Bush neared the end zone, he aftermath of Hurricane Katrina’s de- and a defense that, while not domi- 11-for-26 for 144 yards, but made turned and pointed tauntingly at the What Will He Throw First What will he Throw First struction was remarkable. As their nant, made enough decisive plays. no mistakes. “Great defense, run the hopelessly trailing Urlacher before Touchdown Pass -170 Completion -190 city rebuilds, the team has provided Most notably the three fumble ball well, and then today we made a somersaulting into the end zone. Interception +135 Incompletion or INT +150 an uplifting respite in the story. recoveries, one interception and a few plays in the passing game that “I got caught up in the emotion “Obviously, this has been a spe- safety by a team that led the NFL set us apart at the end. of the game. I was excited. It was a Total Passing Yards Total Touchdown Passes cial season just to reach this point,” with 44 takeaways. “But this was typical, traditional big play,” Bush said. “I apologized Over 272.5 (-125) Thrown Over 1.5 (-195) said running back Deuce McAllister, “We told ourselves to just keep Chicago Bears football.” to (coach Sean Payton) about that. Under 272.5 (-105) Under 1.5 (+155) a Gulf Coast region native. “Right playing hard every time we went out Not entirely, but certainly when it Obviously, I know I made a mistake, now, it stings. It hurts because you there, and we did it,” Urlacher said. had to be. but I’m not going to kill myself over Total Completions Will He Throw an Interception lost a game. I guess after a couple of “We got 11 guys to the football. We Down 16-0 and throttled for 28 it. You move on.” Over 22.5 (-125) Yes -180 weeks, you’ll go back and look at it got takeaways just like we did all year minutes, the Saints awakened late in It’s the Bears who move on, pre- Under 22.5 (-105) No +140 and see the enthusaism that our fans long, and came out on top.” the first half on a 29-yard third-down sumably without all those doubters. showed.” For a while in the third quarter, completion to Marques Colston, “We won 14 games and we didn’t Reading odds: Money line betting is wagering on based on a given price. The minus “You know, we’re a young team, though, they seemed to be in trou- who previously had several drops convince you,” Smith told the me- sign (example: -130) always indicates the favorite and the amount you must bet to win ble. and several more slips. Brees threw dia. “Once you win it all, you don’t $100. The plus sign (example: +120) always indicates the underdog and the amount we’re going to continue to grow.” you stand to win for every $100 bet. Using this example, you would bet $130 to win Meanwhile, the Bears hope to Reggie Bush’s electrifying 88-yard a pair of sideline darts and Colston get any respect until you do that. We $100 on the favorite, while you would bet $100 to win $120 on the underdog. grow into something resembling touchdown catch and dash to the beat Charles Tillman for a 13-yard get our respect once we’re able to their forerunner of two decades ago. end zone pulled the Saints to 16-14. TD that temporarily changed the hold up that ultimate trophy.”

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By Lauren McKinney chair of the reading department. Daily Titan Staff Writer “Also, never, ever call a teacher after PAGE 12: MORE ODD [email protected] being absent and ask if you missed STORIES STRAIGHT FROM CSUF anything important.” While many professors find stu- Many professors stress common STUDENTS AND PROFESSORS dents with poor time-management problems with students that in- skills troublesome, students try to clude overworking themselves and major. She recalled a time when avoid instructors with a monotone not devoting enough time to school her professor got caught up in his voice and a stereotypical teaching work. lecture. style. Business Professor Mark Runco “I was in a theories of personality “Students need to reduce their said students are becoming increas- class when my teacher accidentally work and/or class hours and par- ingly unprepared. wrote in permanent marker all over ticipate in fewer activities,” said “Students are unprepared to take the wipe-off board. When he real- Gerry Grant, an accounting profes- notes for themselves. Many simply ized what he did, he said that he sor. “Students need more time to want me to download my notes so had made a Freudian mistake. It devote to their education to make they can merely print them out,” he was pretty funny,” she said. the full benefit of the education said. “I suppose they do not real- The best excuse kinesiology Pro- available to them.” ize that taking notes can help them fessor Patricia Laguna ever heard Music major Roxanne Cardona learn if they think about what they involved a signed afidavit. said the professors that capture and are writing rather than merely “A student went to grab a bite keep her attention are the ones that copying.” to eat and decided to work on his are “really animated.” Jeff Graner, a sports information assignment while waiting for his Along with time management major, is annoyed when a professor food,” said Laguna. “He was al- skills, secondary education Pro- doesn’t read his work. most done with the assignment fessor Debra Ambrosetti said she “I hate it when I write a paper, and his food was delivered to him would suggest students become fa- turn it in, and the teacher doesn’t and set on top of the assignment. miliar and comfortable with tech- even read it,” he said. “The grad as- When the student finished his nology. sistant reads it. The teacher should meal he left, leaving his assignment “A lot of students have problems read it, not the assistant.” there. When he realized what he with technology, but it is so impor- Despite the suggestions and pet had done, he rushed back but the tant. Not only in school but in the peeves, many students and profes- table was already cleared off. He work world as well,” she said. sors said most classes are straighfor- brought back a signed affidavit by Dan Decidue, a marketing ma- ward. Occasionally, however, there the clerk and the waitress saying jor, echoed these sentiments about is an oddball experience. they saw him working on his as- his professors. “I remember when I was a fresh- signment. That was the best excuse “I hate it how some teachers man, I had a professor who handed I ever got.” don’t use blackboard and e-mail,” out a 25-page syllabus,” said Marisa Part-time faculty member Bill said Decidue. “A lot of them are Campos, a public administration White recalled a time when he was just technologically challenged. It major. “Half of the class got up and talking to a class about plagiarism bugs me.” walked out as soon as they saw the when a student raised her hand and Another suggestion to students table of contents. It was so funny. asked, “Is it still plagiarism if you on how to make the most of their I’ll never forget my first day of col- don’t get caught?” White answered, education is to take advantage of lege.” “If you murder someone and don’t office hours. With college being such a laid- get caught, are you still a murder- “Use faculty office time. Don’t back environment, it is easy for er?” use just to use it, but use it pro- teachers and students to loosen — Julianna Crisalli contributed ductively,” said Ashley Bishop, the up, said Pani Duprey, a psychology to this article Photo By Ian Hamilton/Daily Titan January 29, 2007 11

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“I had one student who mendously competitive.” each other’s hair in class. That “On Monday I had a mu- yelled at the top of his lungs. “I have had some teachers didn’t quite pass my class. I got – James Friel was kind of odd and particu- sic teacher who gave us all a This helped me learn by exam- who use profanity to shock an e-mail from him that said, Mathematics Professor larly annoying.” handful of M&M’s. We were ple. Not every teacher would people. People don’t expect it ‘in light of the holiday spirit, – Teresa Crawford supposed to arrange the differ- lose a bit of dignity to help out from them. When they use it would you be willing to pass “A student answered their Elementary and Bilingual ent colors in the order that we their students. for humor purposes it is abso- Education Professor ” me in your class?’ I didn’t reply cell phone in class and had wanted. The teacher compared – Janelle Goehle lutely fine.” to that message. Now he is try- the good sense to realize they it to how music can all start off Music Major – Takshay Patel ing to take the class again.” couldn’t continue a conversa- on a different note. They are Criminal Justice Major – Scott Annin tion during class so they left “I had one student who all the same kind of notes, but Mathematics Professor the classroom – talking all the wore a long black bathrobe the outcome is different. Half “I had a Spanish teacher way. What can you do but to class everyday. He was cute the class ate the M&M’s be- and no one could learn from “I had a teacher who talked “I was giving a lecture once laugh?” about it. I never asked him fore the teacher told us what her. She made us do these about his stripper girlfriends. – James Friel why. He knew he was wear- to do.” little puppet plays where we I hate it when they talk about on job opportunities and a Mathematics Professor student once asked me about ing it, I knew he was wearing – Janelle Goehle read in Spanish, but she nev- their personal lives. It’s like, Music Major jobs that pay well, but didn’t it, so why discuss it? He wore er explained what the stories just let us out of class early if require much work. She asked “I have only had this hap- clothes underneath, it is not meant. She taught us how to all you’re going to talk about is if I had any suggestions. I told pen once and it was tremen- like he was naked.” “I also had a teacher who say but not what it meant.” your girlfriends.” – Debra Ambrosetti her I didn’t know of any job dously annoying. It reminded yelled into a piano and it – Jeremy Woodson – Jeff Graner Secondary Education like that but if any did exist me of the fifth grade. Girls echoed. He was showing us Teaching Major Sports Information Major I’m sure they would be tre- were braiding and brushing Professor music by vibrations so he B7 January 29 - February 4, 2007 Opinion WEIGHING IN ON THE FASHION INDUSTRY Too Thin Models Are Out Don’t Complain: Ads Give Titan Editorial This Year, But Not Enough Americans What They Want Providing insight, analysis and perspective since 1960 of women. However, this campaign America released a list of recom- Our society is responsible The fashion industry is re- is still telling women that they must mendations in response to the sponsibile for promoting for perpetuating unrealistic improve themselves with Dove eating disorder pandemic. The expectationas. products. With slogans like, “Let’s Matt Damon! unhealthy images. list, however, resembles a Glam- face it, firming the thighs of a Size 2 our Magazine do’s and don’ts Well, the stars were out full their endless pontificating on supermodel is no challenge,” Dove by Carol Rojas article. By Jenn Brown force Saturday, cheered on by Iraq, Katrina, globalization seems to be embracing the fact that Daily Titan Staff Writer The good news; the list in- Daily Titan Staff Writer throngs of their adoring mass- or anything else that pops there are women of different shapes [email protected] cludes requiring models to re- [email protected] es, giving speeches and mug- up over the fold. It’s become and sizes out there, but is also saying ceive professional help if they ging for the camera. rather obnoxious. It’s a simple law of supply and de- that the larger women have deficien- Not an awards ceremony, Fonda? In light of her past New York Fashion Week is have an eating disorder and will mand: The public wants to see beau- cies in need of fixing. This sends a mind you, but an anti-war indiscretions, let’s just say it’s just around the corner, and the only allow models to continue tiful, thin women, and the fashion mixed message of, “You’re fine the protest through the streets of not a shocker to see her in- buzz in the fashion world is not their career with professional ap- industry supplies them. As sad as it way you are … except for those cot- Washington. volved in something like this about the must-have handbag or proval of their health. The bad sounds, the basic premise of adver- tage cheese thighs. Try to work on In addition to the usual and hold a good thought she haute-couture. This fashion sea- news; the list is only a “recom- tising is to play on insecurity. When that.” gang of soap boxers such as doesn’t pose with any Iraqi son is all about the models. The mendation” and won’t be strictly a woman or man looks in a maga- Even an ad campaign that specifi- Tim Robbins, Susan Saran- battalions or call out any skinny on what’s hot right now? enforced. don and Sean Penn, the crowd POWs this time around. zine and sees an advertisement for cally singles out the small size mod- Rail thin bodies are out. Apparently, the CFDA feels got an extra dose of political And then there’s Jesse. Seri- a product that features a beautiful els who traditionally work in the While the new fashion trend that while eating disorders are preaching from two time- ously, can this guy resist any model, he or she will think, “Maybe fashion industry, stating that it is isn’t the dramatic change some a topic of concern, they’re not honored celebrity know it alls: chance to get in front of a if I buy that product I can be like not the standard must still prey on of us would hope for, it is a small important enough to jeopardize Jesse Jackson and Jane Fonda. camera? that,” or in the male’s case, “Maybe some insecurity in order to sell its Now before you misun- Whether he’s protecting the step for the fashion industry and working relations over. It’s a if I buy that product I can sleep with products. In a way, these advertise- derstand us, let’s set things sanctity of Terry Schiavo’s life, a giant leap for womankind. pretty sobering thought when someone like that.” Put an over- ments are no better than the ads that straight. offering to pay for the Duke The death of model Luisel you think about the millions of weight woman in place of the model chronically feature size double zero, We’re not necessarily for stripper’s education or accept- Ramos last August, who died girls that suffer from body im- and it’s likely the advertisement will underweight models. They seem to the war or the cowboy leading ing apologies from Michael moments after stepping off the age issues triggered by looking not have the same effect. embrace one set of values, and then the charge. Richards on behalf of all black runway of anorexia induced at emaciated models in fashion That’s not to say that some mod- hypocritically turn those values on Nor are we against such people, Jesse is always on the heart failure, has created a wave magazines. constitutionally honored front line. els should be as skeletal as they are, their head, all to sell a product. of action among the usually Some in the fashion industry rights such as freedom of I guess it’s a good thing for or that they aren’t an underlying Many fashion designers are now blasé fashion community. Sud- seem to be lacking consciousness speech or public assembly. the boys in Iraq that the Rev- factor in the rise of eating disorders requiring their models to maintain denly, the fashion world is revo- on body issues altogether. On What annoys us is the foul erend was able to make time in young women. The blame for the a certain look, or weight or percent- lutionizing itself by mandating the subject of anorexia, Victoria’s stench of opportunistic hu- for this publicity stunt, err, shrinking size of models today lies age of body fat before they will hire bris emanating from the pul- opportunity. a healthier body standard for Secret model Gisele Bundchen solely with the American masses, the them. While some sanctions may be pits the fading stars preached Keep marching, Tim, Su- models. recently said that, “parents are public who consumes the advertise- necessary, it isn’t going to change from. san, Sean, Jesse and Jane. In Madrid, models are banned responsible, not fashion.” ments and makes them successful. the fact that models will never look Let’s face it -- while talent- With the sands of Bush’s from the runways if they don’t But the many studies the Na- No advertiser is going to create an like the average American woman, ed on screen, none of the the presidential hourglass halfway meet a minimum body mass in- tional Eating Disoder Associa- ad that is not going to sell products and that the average woman will al- aforementioned actors have up, it’s only a matter of time dex requirement. In Milan, they tion has conducted have shown unless the American public can sup- ways want to look like a model. It had a commercial hit in years, before you find the limelight are required to show a license is- that eating disorders are complex but keep in the spotlight with fleeting, once again. port the idea of buying something would take a massive shift of ideals sued by city, science and fashion and can arise from many social without wanting to emulate the per- on the part of the American public officials as proof of good health. factors including environmental son in the ad. to change the faces fashion designers So what are we doing to promote factors, like the media. These Larger women are not going to put on the runway and in the pages healthy body standards? In the images play a large role in trig- sell products. of magazines. That will not happen case against eating disorders, the gering eating disorders among One seemingly contrary example by force-feeding the American con- United States is quite frankly, young girls. of this is Dove’s “Campaign for sumer images of larger, more aver- not measuring up. My suggestion; the American Real Beauty,” an ad campaign that age looking women. Earlier this month, the Coun- Fashion Industry needs to start features “normal” women and em- As long as we desire specific stan- cil of Fashion Designers of taking responsibility. braces the different shapes and sizes dards, the industry will cater to it.

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On Jan.10, President Bush unveiled his new even within this super I think working toward tion, so stereotypically associated with left-wing and improved “Iraq Strategy.” power. the American dream has environmentalists. But “freeing ourselves from for- In his address to the nation, the president In his State of the made me a selfish person. eign oil” bothers me. It made me envision a future outlined a plan that would send 20,000 extra Union speech Tuesday, Listening to President where American’s can’t decide which resource-less troops into Iraq within the next three to four President Bush finally George Bush’s 2007 State third world country they care less about defend- months. An estimated $5.6 billion would be touched on those issues, of the Union address as- ing. needed to fund the effort, not including an while never letting the sured me of that. All the time we spend fighting such personal additional $1 billion to provide for reconstruction people forget that terrorists Although Dubya didn’t problems is time we take away from considering programs. are waiting to destroy mention my name, I ex- the bigger picture: our Not once, however, did democracy. pected him to address me world and its prob- the President mention There seems to be a There will be no directly. I would have liked lems. any sort of exit strategy. “ democracy left to him to call me on the phone “All the time we use Problems like terror- Nor did Bush give deafening cry by the fight for if the beforehand for my advice. I fighting such person- ism. I worry that some- a date as to when the people of America to people of would have directed him to reas- al problems is time day evil will win. That

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even a ballpark estimate end. That cry seems over-ruled job well done. I’ve been working hard the U.S.: at the super- “ considering the big- of when this war would to be falling on deaf by the very to maintain my consumer whore repu- “ market, on the high- come to an end. person they elected tation. ger picture... way, in my bathroom. And herein lies the ears. to take office. He did mention a few possible re- But I feel so safe since problem. President Bush is wards: freedom from the raised gas we declared war on In a poll conducted asking the American people prices that will ensue this summer, “terrorism,” that living by Newsweek on Jan. 17 and 18, 70 percent to give this new strategy a chance. a free no-strings-attached medi- being. I hope that we of those polled disapproved of the president’s Well, what have we been doing for the cal checkup, a committee to regulate will one day find terrorism itself, dead in a Ger- handling of the situation in Iraq. past four years? the finance charges on my credit cards man bunker from suicide. Since when did the commander in chief stop There were no weapons of mass and a tax break for not having health I also wanted the president to assure me that I becoming accountable to the people of this destruction, Saddam Hussein is dead, Osama insurance. am not un-American for wishing our troops were country? Bin Laden has yet to be found, and 3,000 plus As a starving student, I’d appreciate home a bit sooner than he would like. I may be Is this not a democracy? soldiers are never coming back. these heroic tax breaks but doubt I’ll dreaming, but like a model consumer I dream in There seems to be a deafening cry by the Members of Congress, democrats as well as be saved from another emergency room High Definition. people of America to bring this war to an end. republicans, have expressed public disapproval price gouging. Even with health care, af- Bush also introduced me to a few other HD That cry seems to be falling on deaf ears. of the insurgence of troops that is set to take fordable is in the eye of the beholder. dreams. He informed me of this new Super Dem- Here we are sending additional troops to fight place. At least he’s got some interest in educa- ocrat Congress, our tubular economy and a push a civil war. The war in Iraq is pitting Sunnis On Saturday, tens of thousands protested tion with the No Child Left Behind Act. towards the great green hope, Ethanol. against Shiites against Kurds with American against the war in Iraq at the National Mall What a strange fantasy we share, a Someday I’ll own a corn-powered car, have kids troops in-between dying over religious and in Washington. happy candy-land where every young and marry a rich woman who will cook and pro- cultural differences they have nothing to do President Bush is fighting a losing battle squirt eventually wins an education. vide affordable health care. And maybe Superman with. and everyone in this country seems to know Will we also financially prepare will round all the terrorists up and throw them President Bush has been tap dancing around it but him. them for a future of credit card into the sun. issues of importance within the United States For once, he needs to listen to the debt, car lease traps and student Maybe then, I will hold this State of the Union – issues that need addressing, such as tensions will of the people and give up his futile loans? address in much higher regard. And I will know within our own culture regarding homosexuality, attempt to save his presidency. Well, at least I had hope when what a selfish bastard I am for quickly tuning to a giant budget deficit and those that are suffering Bush discussed energy consump- American Idol right after the speech. Parking Worse Than Ever Ellice Soliven could say the parking structures are joy the stress of worrying about be- Daily Titan Staff Writer kind of close to campus, but serious- ing late to class. [email protected] ly, who scours each row of each level So after my long commute, I col- for a parking space when they’re in a lect a considerable amount of road If I weren’t so short and deathly hurry? And who isn’t in a hurry? rage. I go mad driving through rows afraid of motorcycles, I would’ve That’s one of the things that gets and rows of parked cars, giving each invested in one my first semester me. I hail from Baldwin Park, a one the evil eye and feeling a twinge of college four years ago. Maybe if good 25 miles north of Fullerton. It of jealousy that they beat me to it. I had, I wouldn’t be so broke right is a city that when I mention it to I drive through the endless rows of now and I might be able to find a my Fullerton friends, it’s as though Lot E, then rush my way to the Nut- parking space. But no, in the four I’m speaking in tongues. You know wood structure, where I go straight years I’ve been here, I’ve found that that half the time, when you’ve never to the top. If the top level is full, I I’m only “lucky” with parking when even heard of the city, it has to be far. know that everything else is too. I arrive at the crack of dawn (OK, This means one thing to me - traffic. I don’t even try the other parking before 8:30 a.m.) or near sunset. If you’re anything like me you prob- structure. By lucky, I mean parking some- ably love traffic.N ot. Instead, I drive to Lot A. Ahhh, where in Lot E where I’m not in As much as I enjoy sitting in traf- Lot A, how I love and hate you so. someone’s dorm room. I guess you fic for an hour and a half, I also en- I’m thinking of placing a “reserved for” sign in that spot at the corner between State College and Yorba Linda. It’s bittersweet, really. When I finally park, I’m relieved to have found a space, but then I have to rush my tiny little legs to make it in time for class. I’m not even going to address the G Lot. All I’m going to say is, if you’re not an athlete and you have to park there … I feel your pain. School is stressful as is. I wish park- ing wouldn’t be. I also wish it weren’t so damn expensive either. Now I understand our “user fees” fund the parking program and all, but $144 is quite a pretty penny to most stu- dents. I remember when it was $99 and I thought that was a lot. $144 is half my paycheck (sad, I know), and for that I should be able to park wherever I want. Except maybe for the Ruby Gerontology Center lot, because stealing spaces from the el- derly gets you a ticket to hell. I guess it’s nice to know that I’m not the only one who still can’t find parking, even though we have a handful of lots and two parking structures. That must mean more and more kids are going to college and that’s awesome. But a lot of us are on the five, six, or seven-year plan, so we’re not going anywhere. That means super limited parking. So after all my bitching, here’s my solution: Either most of us start parking at the Pub or Denny’s or Pepe’s and walk from there, or we take it back high school style and create a Senior parking lot for those of us who’ve been here four years or more. Or I could just suck it up and buy a Vespa, get a $13 permit, and stop my complaining. B9 January 29 - February 4, 2007 opinion Possible Side Effects May Include... Losing My Religion the side-effects of birth control over heart attack? 70 percent recalled whom the medi- BY Dave Bruemmer Drug advertising is hard liquor. Then there are the ads Suddenly, a normal period doesn’t cation was intended for. Union featuring an elder gentleman hop- seem so bad. On Nov. 1, 2005, the Ameri- definitely not what “If you don’t believe in God then why do you care?” ing that he could reclaim his manli- I am not denying the positive as- can College of Physicians released the doctor ordered ness by rejuvenating his sex life with pects ads bring: exposing people to a statement to the FDA opposing This is what a lot of people sign”, in biology class too. All By Yvonne Villarreal a little pill. medication that could alleviate their these advertisments because patients were thinking after reading my of this while they eagerly await Daily Titan Staff Writer These unbearable informational “problems”; discussion between pa- took the role of doctors. previous articles on atheism and the day that their “loving” God [email protected] commercials that pollute prized- tients and doctors; and destigmati- “Patients arrive at the physician’s my de-conversion from Chris- will return and pitch most of minutes of our nation’s TV pro- zation of certain conditions. Plus, office already convinced that the tianity. It’s a valid question. I the world into Hellfire, kicking There are certain television com- gramming are known as Direct-to- the likelihood of potential side ef- products advertised are the answer mean, I have no interest in the and screaming. mercials destined to remain a part Consumer advertisements. Since fects occurring are minimal and to their problems ... Physicians end WNBA therefore, I’m not writ- We atheists are always being of America’s consciousness long af- 1962, the Food and Drug Adminis- can be increased by a variety of fac- up spending valuable time fielding ing columns about it. But I am accosted about our beliefs, and ter their 30 seconds of airtime are tration has regulated advertising of tors. Still, hearing the side effects is requests, clarifying misconceptions interested in religion because it that is why there is a need to up. prescription drugs under the Fed- enough to make me wary. and explaining other, sometimes has many fascinating elements, defend the position. When was No, I’m not talking about Geico eral Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. So do these commercials serve as more effective treatments.” and it is important to under- the last time an atheist knocked insurance’s attempt to capture view- These ads relay a product’s name, its informational outlets? Maybe. But It’s true, knowledge is power. But stand because religion is part of on your door, set up a TV show ers with the Australian drawl of claim on what it helps alleviate, the it also seems these pesky ads make is our sudden knowledge hindering the framework of human histo- and a donation hotline, or ap- its Gecko mascot, or the overdone benefits of the medication, and side a physician’s job harder now that our health? ry. Take religion out of history proached you on the street to “lame and outdated” PC vs. the effects. patients seem to think they know With increases in people ask- and you really miss its essence. preach to you? The disingenu- “hip, unshaven” Mac. But honestly, who can focus on what is best for their body after hav- ing doctors about certain drugs, However, I do feel an obliga- ous Campus Crusade For Christ The ads I am referring to are sub- the benefits when serious risks are a ing a “Health 101” course through convinced they’re the holy grail of tion to take an aggressive and roams the school grounds like a tler in their effectiveness. Their mere factor? America’s electronic hearth. pills, suddenly there is a side effect even an evangelistic approach predator, pretending that they truthfulness makes them unique. On a recent weeknight, I was In 2003, the FDA released a re- to knowing what’s out there in the to debunking religious claims are taking a survey to see what They’re pharmaceutical commer- nestled on the couch with a bowl port of a survey looking at how both land of medication: uninformed de- on some level, especially God’s people think about Jesus, when cials. of Frosted Flakes when an ad for patients and physicians reacted to cision making. very existence. Most non-be- in reality they are just look- We’ve all seen them. They’re hor- Ortho-Tri Cyclen popped on the DTC advertising from 1999-2002. I’ve heard of do-it-yourself home lievers simply do not believe ing for a forum to proselytize rible. Young, beautiful women talk- screen. One question asked: What infor- repairs, but do-it-yourself medical nor do they give it any thought. people, thereby corrupting their ing about their new, unbelievable I can’t lie. I was intrigued. A mation was recalled from TV ads? prognosis? Let’s be serious. The believers out there who go own value system by using false birth control pills while drinking “shorter, lighter, more predictable” The result: 90 percent recalled There are some decisions that to church and pray in order to premises. cocktails; yeah, because women me- period? Count me in! Wait. Serious a product’s benefits, 90 percent re- should be left up to trained profes- find happiness, guidance and What I would like to see is for ticulously discuss the benefits and risks include blood clots, stroke or called its risks and side effects and sionals. support are fine. But the fun- everyone to respect each other’s damentalists who are intolerant right to believe or not believe to others who do not share their what they want, so long as they worldview, move me to action. are not causing anyone harm. There is a huge difference be- That is far more productive tween a belief and a fact, and than denigrating or threatening these people often confuse their them with Hell for not agreeing beliefs with facts. with you. If you believe Ortho- And these are the individuals dox Jews or Muslims are treat- who want to impose their be- ing their women like slaves and liefs upon everyone else. They you want to speak out against it, think that all the problems in that’s fine. But there is nothing the world will go away if we just wrong with those groups be- post the woefully ineffective cause they don’t believe that Je- Ten Commandments in class- sus was God. Let us judge each rooms. They fight to get Cre- other, not by what we believe, ationism, masquerading as the but rather by our actions and pseudo-science “Intelligent De- the way we treat one another. Contact Dave Bruemmer at [email protected]

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Has anyone else noticed how each spring there are fewer classes for stu- dents to take? As I was sitting in the Titan Lab I could overhear snippets of conversation as people attempted to find classes to fill the holes in their schedules. Of course, if you were even lucky enough to log on to Ti- tan you came to the discovery that nothing had opened up since regis- tration. The classes that were offered were not the ones you needed, only the random electives of your major that are as enticing as vacationing in Death Valley. So where does that leave all of us? A majority of students will have to be content taking only a few classes. As well as accepting the fact that they are at inconvenient times that do not blend with a work schedule. If you ask me that is just not right. This is my third year attending CSUF, and I have to say I am sick of spring coming and there never being enough classes to take. Let’s face it, if you can’t take a minimum of 15 units and do intersession, you are not going to graduate in four years. As students we can’t control how many courses are offered, or their times. But we can all make it clear to the faculty that we are tired of the spring crunch. I would much rather spend more money getting more classes, than building a recreation center most of us will not use! So I am writing this in hopes that it will inspire my fellow Titans to speak out and let the ASI board and Deans know that we would love to have more options available to us! We could all work together to figure out a way so everyone has the chance to enroll in at least two classes they need or really want. I know I am not the only one that feels this way. -Monica Sabahi English Major B10 January 29 - February 4, 2007 opinion The Advocate B BYY R Robertobert Moran Moran

A few years ago, I had a con- men heard on American Idol, it versation with a friend who is is still a very sensitive issue. blind. I asked him, “What is it Having an invisible disability like to be blind?” can cause great insecurity when He replied: “It’s like closing attempting something new, like your eyes.” transferring to a different school. Ignorance. I have encountered That is a feeling anyone can re- a lot of it as a student at Cal State late to. When I first transferred Fullerton. People are surprised here I did not know anyone, that I am able to pursue a career and I could see the expressions in journalism and have expressed on people’s faces when they saw such surprise to my face. The me. They were as unsure of who words “amazing” and “wow” are I was as I was unsure of who they like four letter words, causing were. me a great amount of ire. I was Now in my second year at surprised that the reaction came CSUF, for better or for worse, from people who knew me, but such uncertainty no longer ex- Smokers Unite: A New Lung is Here admittedly knew nothing about ists. Often it is for the worst, Asperger’s. I especially when By Joseph Devens Everybody can smoke, and most Step one would be to start be marketed primarily toward have even re- dealing with Daily Texan (U. Texas) do so at some point in their lives. building special clinics all around women, because everybody knows ceived such This ignorance is the opposite 01/26/2007 It can be glamorous, like when a the country specializing only in it’s very dangerous for pregnant reaction from “ sex, but that is movie star does it, but it can also be the surgery required to install the people to smoke, and women are my friends here something that I am better left to a (U-WIRE) AUSTIN, Texas trashy, like when a movie star who smoking lung. The lung would primarily the people who become at the Daily Ti- trying to fight with future column.

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most simply, people smoke because you could call these clinics “plastic And that would be it. Now, after It never ceas- tainty is caused smoking? Nothing. It feels good, es to amaze me, see how prevalent it is by ignorance, people need something to do. It’s just surgery clinics” or something like the surgery, you might feel the “ it looks cool and recent studies this utter lack in this country and on which in its indicate that smoking at least one a shame that particular something that. need to wear some sort of garment of knowledge this campus. simplest terms pack of cigarettes a day gives you has to be something that scorches Next, you would implant the around the implants to keep them about Asperg- signify’s a lack super powers, such as breathing your lungs and makes your heart lung into the customer’s body. You secure, but you know what, it would er’s. This igno- of knowledge. underwater and the ability to explode. could make probably be best for them if you rance is some- But there are communicate with animals and Until now. room by first just didn’t. You know, because they thing that I am times when foreigners using brain lasers. Also, Are you removing the should probably just be left free to trying to fight with this column, that lack of knowledge can lead girls are impressed when you can l i s t e n i n g , a p p e n d i x , move around so that the cigarette because I see how prevalent it is to acts of violence, like when a make the smoke come out of your big tobacco? the extra stuff doesn’t settle in one place. For in this country and on this cam- student beat up two female stu- pus. Nothing is more evident of dents last summer on the mis- nose, like a dragon. Because I’m kidney or th