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DailyThe Student Voice of California StateTitan University, Fullerton ‘Rally Against Hate’ Receives ASI Funding By Daralyn Schoenewald involving a Cal State Fullerton stu- should support the rally. ing before planning the event?” he Daily Titan Staff Writer dent. “I hear their passion, but I try to asked. DISCUSSING [email protected] The rally is planned for Wednes- give them a reality check,” Hanna Myers’s responded to Sullivan by day, Oct, 4, in the Quad of CSUF said. “I’m encouraging them to fol- saying, “the incident was unexpect- FUNDS - Angela Meyers, ASI director from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. low policy as much as possible.” ed. This event was unexpected.” The Associated Students Inc. of public relations, Board of Directors voted Tuesday The “‘RallyA gainst Hate’ is a rally Some board members wanted to “Everybody felt this was wrong argues for the impor- afternoon to approve $930 in fund- against all types of things covered postpone the rally so more money and they wanted to do something,” tance of ASI fund- ing for an anti-hate rally that will be with hate crime issues,” said adviser could be raised. Myers said. ing for the “Rally held next week. to the alliance Anthony Ragazzo. Board member Angela Myers felt The alliance was requesting Against Hate.” The The amount was reduced from The board debated for more than postponing the event is easier said $1,556 total with $500 of the fund- rally will be on the original request of $1,556. an hour before approving the rally’s than done. ing going to publicity. Myers stressed Wednesday, Oct. 4 The “RallyA gainst Hate” is quick- funding. One concern was the short “October is a busy month. To get the importance of publicity when from 10 a.m. to 2 ly being put together by a coalition notice of the request and that proper another day would be really hard. other members wanted to reduce the p.m. of multicultural clubs, including channels for funding were not fol- We want to do this event when the funding even further. By DAVID OSBORNE/Daily Titan the Lesbian Gay Bisexual Alliance, lowed. incident is still fresh,” Myers said. Board members said the total for contingencies, but it’s still early money. MEChA, the Middle Eastern Stu- Normally a club seeking funds Planning for the rally was rushed amount was amended to $930, with in the year. So many organizations “We’re all college students, so dent Society and the Asian Pacific would go to the Inter-Club Coun- and approving the funds would any unused portion to be returned are participating, but they should be we’re all broke,” Myers said. Student Association. The alliance cil or the ASI Board of Finance, said encourage more clubs to not fol- to ASI. bringing something to the table.” Sullivan said he didn’t think $20 approached ASI with concerns ear- Teddy Bourgeois, president of the low ASI’s funding policies, said ASI “This puts us in a tough, sticky Sullivan suggested that student was a whole lot of money. lier this month after learning of an Business Inter-Club Council. board member Chris Sullivan. situation,” board member Linda members of participating clubs Ultimately, the $930 for funding alleged hate crime over the summer Board member Jill Hanna felt ASI “Shouldn’t they have gotten fund- Vasquez said. “We have $15,000 should donate some of their own was approved unanimously. Influential Author to Discuss Latino Talks How She Survived Engineering Oaxaca discusses hurdles Rwandan Genocide Latinos currently face in As part of her book tour, community and college Immaculee Ilibagiza, who wrote Ilibagiza will make stop “Left to Tell: Discovering God By Harmony Trevino at Irvine campus Amidst the Rwandan Holo- Daily Titan Staff Writer caust” will be at the Irvine Cam- [email protected] By Joey T. English pus Quad at 5 p.m. Thursday Daily Titan Staff Writer for a book signing and to dis- [email protected] Jaime Oaxaca focused on the cuss the events she experienced Latino community and called for in 1994. reformation of the way the commu- The Rwandan Genocide started nity looks at education in his speech 12 years ago. It terrorized one of titled “Denial is Not Just a River in Central Africa’s smallest countries I heard [the Hutus] come into the Egypt” given Tuesday in the Titan and became one of the 20th centu- house and I knew they were coming Student Union. ry’s most horrific events. for me, I could feel something like Oaxaca, who was given a Presi- On April 7, 1994, Hutu extrem- wind sweeping the life out of my dential Appointment from George ists engaged in a deliberate campaign body. My mouth would get dry like H. Bush as a member of the Nation- By David OSBORNE/Daily Titan to exterminate Rwanda’s Tutsi ethnic sand and I would try to find saliva al Science Board between 1990 and Giving - Dan Scorgie, junior pyschology major, reads the funny page on Tuesday as he donates his blood to minority. Over 800,000 thousand to swallow.” 1996 among many achievements, help the American Red Cross. The drive will be held Wednesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Rwandans, While hiding in the bathroom, spoke candidly on the problems La- mostly Tutsi Ilibagiza, who is Catholic, said she tinos have. and some prayed the rosary from morning till He said that there were too many Hutu mod- night and decided to make the dif- Latinos in jail and doing drugs and Refreshments, Cookies erates, were ficult decision of forgiving the killers not enough in college getting an slaughtered in of her family and friends. education. just 100 days, “I pity them, but I’m not going to “We must understand as a Latino the United hate them anymore,” she said. community that we are either go- and Crackers for Blood Nations es- Ilibagiza wrote her story of sur- ing to contribute significantly to the Ilibagiza timated in a vival, faith and forgiveness in her Cross Award for the school year These volunteers will provide problem of the next decade or we’re Campus blood drive 2004 report. best-selling book, “Left to Tell: Dis- of 2005-2006. There was a 74 per- donors with refreshments, cookies going to contribute significantly to This holocaust unfolded while covering God Amidst the Rwandan coordinators hope to cent increase of blood donated at and crackers as well as quick check- the solution of the problem,” Oax- a young Tutsi woman, Immaculee Holocaust.” that time. ins to keep the line moving. aca said. improve results Ilibagiza, was visiting her parents’ Deb Griffith, a family friend “This year, we are hoping to “I just want to give back as He said the government and home in the Western province of of Ilibagiza’s and Rwanda volun- By Sheena Desai improve on our goal,” said the as- much as I can,” said Veronica Fitz- the leaders of the Catholic Church Kibuye, Rwanda. teer, said, “When you’re amongst Daily Titan Staff Writer sociation’s director and coordina- patrick, a volunteer and member should get more involved and be [email protected] Ilibagiza said she survived the [Ilibagiza], you hear about the pain tor of this year’s blood drive, T.J. of the association. more concerned about the education genocide by hiding in a cramped and tragedy – it’s like getting kicked Buretta. To ensure that the healthiest of Latinos. bathroom for 91 days, while over- in the stomach.” Cal State Fullerton’s Student Southern California hospitals blood is collected, the American He also said a disconnect in the hearing the gruesome slaughter out- “But yet, when you hear her talk Health Professions Association is and clinics often experience blood Red Cross asks participants to be community and lack of motivation side. about the forgiveness and the will- joining hands with the American shortages. at least 17 years old, weigh at least to seek an education is what is slow- “It was so wicked. It was so evil,” ingness to keep going on — and Red Cross in hosting a blood drive “Most of the time, we rely on 110 pounds and be in good health ing down Latinos. Ilibagiza said of the bloody genocide now to take that and to help other this week. other parts of the world, which when donating. “There is no driving force that that killed her mother, father and people — it’s like getting kicked in The drive began Tuesday and have more people donating to “We try to collect the blood drives to us to be educated except two brothers. the stomach and having your spirit will continue through Thursday provide us with the needed blood. and make sure that it is safe for our parents,” he said. At the Irvine campus Ilibagiza will lifted at the same time.” from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Ti- This is why the blood donated this all of the recipients,” said Roberta “We have to have a change in the detail her thoughts about the night- Ilibagiza began a “new family” tan Student Union, Pavilion A. week will most likely stay here Arambula, a medical assistant for way Latinos think and Latino par- mare at 5 p.m., Thursday. A book in the U.S. in 1998 and started the Both organizers are urging stu- in Southern California,” Buretta the American Red Cross for nine ents think.” signing will follow the discussion. Left To Tell Charitable Fund, which dents, staff and faculty to take a said. years. Mesa Cooperative Representative, Ilibagiza, said she spent 91 days seeks to help Rwandans orphaned by little bit of time out of their hectic 204 people have already signed TheA merican Red Cross comes Crystal Castellanos, who organized hiding in a pastor’s 3-by-4 foot bath- the genocide. schedules to come and donate a up over the past week to come and to many school campuses and is the event, spoke highly about Oaxa- room in complete silence with seven She is currently on an inspiration- pint of blood. donate. Thirty-five members of the regulated by the Food and Drug ca and said she would like to win the other women for fear that the Hutu al speaking tour across the nation, The association has been recog- association have put in 68 hours of Administration. The Red Cross is Jaime Oaxaca Award. nized for its excellence by receiv- militants may find and kill them. speaking today in San Diego’s Cop- volunteer work to make sure the “The fear I can still remember ley Symphony Hall and Thursday at ing the Platinum American Red SEE BLOOD - PAGE 2 drive moves forward. this day,” Ilibagiza said. “As soon as the Irvine campus. SEE SPEECH - PAGE 2

Tomorrow Introspect ONLINE www.dailytitan.com weather Orange County Doggy Culture TITAN LIVE TODAY TOMorrow A look at the bakeries, fashions and professional pooch- Check the Daily Titan online for videos, podcasts, Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy High: 83 es that make up local subculture. radio shows and more. High: 84 Low: 60 Low: 61 2 September 27, 2006 In Brief CAMPUS CALENDAR CURVES IN CONCRETE SPEECH: Today ASI Candidate Packets become available in TSU room 207. Deadline to turn in packets is Oct. 10. Latino Dollar bowling nights. Every Wednesday from 6 to 10 p.m., the TSU Underground will be providing bowl- ing shoes and games for $1. Leader Free one-day walking workshop at the Arboretum from noon to 1:30 p.m. To RSVP contact Jeana French, Fit4Life Program Coordinator at the Center Speaks for Successful Aging, at [email protected] or (From Page One) 714.278.7012. “The most prestigious award you can get is the Jaime Oaxaca award. In order to get this award is for your Titans men’s soccer host county- selflessness in the community,” she rival No. 23 ranked UC Irvine Anteaters at 7 p.m. at said. The award was created by the Society of Hispanic Professional Titan Stadium. Engineers to recognize excellence in engineering and dedication to the By Mark Park/For the Daily Titan community. Thursday Bird’s Eye - A student walks down the curving concrete hills of the State College Parking “People pay hundreds and thou- Structure last week. Author Immaculee Ilibagiza, who wrote “Left to Tell: sands of dollars to hear Jaime, and we’re getting him for free. I was hop- Discovering God Amidst the Rwandan Holocaust” ing we would have a bigger turnout will be at the Irvine Campus Quad at 5 p.m. for a because what he has to say is very book signing and to discuss the events she experienced important especially to the commu- BLOOD: Red Cross On Campus nity,” Castellanos said. in 1994. (From Page One) LeRoy Sanchez, co-chair of fund- reason behind donating. pat on the back for their contribu- raising for the Chicano/Latino fac- responsible for setting up the equip- “I was in a car accident six months tion to society. ulty and staff association, who is also Titans team opens up its Big West Confer- ment wherever it has a blood drive ago. I know the importance of the “Come out and donate. One do- a good friend of Oaxaca, said that ence schedule with a home game against Riverside in and is assisted by volunteers from need of blood,” Darr said. “Now I’m nation can go to help or save up to his message is very important. “For the various schools. just hoping I can help someone and three lives,” said Buretta. those who can grasp what he is talk- the at 7 p.m. Students have different reasons return the favor.” Before coming in, the American ing about at that level, and who have to donate. Some said they feel as Participants are receiving a cou- Red Cross asks participants to bring enough background, can understand though they are doing something pon for a free small one-topping a valid photo ID, eat a nutritious it,” Sanchez said. Friday good for the community. pizza from Papa John’s, a T-shirt meal and drink plenty of water be- Attendance at the speech was low. However, Jason Darr has a deeper reflecting their donation as well as a fore donating. Of the roughly 20 there, less than Titans volleyball host UC Davis in the Titan Gym at 7 half were students. p.m. in a nonconference match. His words had an impact on the FACULTY FOCUS few who did stay to hear Oaxaca, said Cal State Fullerton, math and Tuesday, October 3 science major, Ernesto Casillas. Casillas said he wanted to see what Titan Pride Bowling League begins. The league is open Oaxaca said about issues concerning to students, faculty, staff and local community mem- From Taiwan to CSUF the Latino community. By Kevin Cole Her Chinese name is Wei Wan Xin. ing the year. bers. League matches start at 7 p.m. “This guy is awesome. He had a Daily Titan Staff Webb conducts her class at CSUF She said a lot of us develop our lot of good things to say. He opened [email protected] in Chinese. She said if students only speech by listening. It helps to listen my mind to a lot of stuff I wasn’t have an hour and fifteen minutes to music and TV shows in Chinese, aware of,” he said. For the Record The sizzle of tofu browning. The two days each week, then they need in order to pick up the language Oaxaca graduated from Stanford hum of motor scooters. The shouts to be able to listen to as much Chi- faster, she said. University and is the founder of the It is the policy of the Daily Titan to correct any inaccurate informa- from excited street vendors. nese as they can. Otherwise they are Her interests are mainly Chinese Society of Hispanic Professional En- tion printed in the publication as soon as the error is discovered. Any Those are the sounds of Taiwan in not going to be able to learn it in and Taiwanese. She likes Chinese gineers. incorrect information printed on the front page will result in a correction the summer. The sounds are famil- such a brief time. pop music, called C-pop; rhythm Both the Society of Mexican printed on the front page. Any incorrect information printed on any iar and welcome to the ear of Nicole “You have to get used to it,” she and blues; rock; and hip-hop. American Engineers and Scientists other page will be corrected on page 2. Errors on the Opinion page will Webb, a Cal State Fullerton Chinese said. “As an adult it is difficult for If she wasn’t teaching Chinese and the Society of Hispanic Pro- be corrected on that page. Corrections also will be noted on the online program instructor. your mouth to form certain sounds here she would probably be teaching fessional Engineers sponsored the version of the Daily Titan. “It is so hot, it is the worst pos- so you have to have that back- English in Taiwan, she said. event. Please contact Managing Editor Cindy Tullues at (714) 278-5693 or sible time to go there,” Webb said of ground.” at [email protected] with issues about this policy or to report any Taiwan. “I can’t wait to go back.” Webb is from Columbus, Ohio, errors. She travels to Taiwan in the sum- but grew up in Monterey Park, Ca- mers and lives there in a room that lif., which had a large Chinese com- she rents from a friend. She reads, munity. Webb started taking Chi- writes and speaks fluent Mandarin as nese as a fun class, and then ended Daily Titan well as Taiwanese, a local dialect. She up majoring in it and then getting a knew that to immerse herself in the master’s degree in it. 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11 terrorist attack “daddy” is, but this lat- man lives are language aimed at the public cre- cape the questioning Just because I am a Chris- served in the Iraqi army for 10

and perpetuate our being lost, ated to instill fear and intolerance. eyes of a country living in fear. tian does not mean that I est declassified report years and lived in a Shiite Muslim It has resulted in an unfavorable We become uneasy observ- bludgeon people with the Bible. superiority over “ f l i p p a n t l y only tells us that the neighborhood. He was murdered those who violate considered climate for Muslims in the United ing men praying to Mecca or Rather, I try to see people for for being a Sunni, according to an our livelihoods in poop hit the fan ... when it States. Being a Muslim today is all wearing long beards with turbans. who they are and what they stand article in the Los Angeles Times the United States. comes down about fighting stereotypes. However, less troubling is the for, not just for the label that may called “Death Squads Target the Not one report to the bot- I was raised as both a Catholic sight of a man clutching his rosary or may not be clearly stamped on Iraq Next Door.” is going to change tom line, and a Muslim. I learned about teach- praying or a monk with a shaved them. I would like to expect the The recent empowerment of the minds of people who lean to- whether it is a United States sol- ings from Jesus and Mohammad. I head. same from others. Shiites has granted some of them wards their ideologies. Those dier, insurgent or civilian caught attended both church and mosque. Profiling is the worst part. In Perhaps we have not all learned the illusion that they have the free- who support Bush might even in the crossfire. I have never been asked to defend every flight that I have taken since a lesson from the reign of the Na- dom to kill whomever they choose. pull a ‘Dan Rather’ hatchet job The way the United States has my Catholic roots, but my Muslim Sept.11, I have been removed from zis. It is simply irrational to assume Historically speaking, the Sun- on it, since it is skewed to an un- gone about things in Iraq leaves heritage has come under question. the line, my baggage has been that one race, group, religion, etc. nis are the more liberal of the two favorable outlook of a war we are no doubt that the war is a losing From the hotbed of fight- searched and my laptop has been is better or more “pure” than an- groups while the Shiites tend to be winning, right? proposition and it wreaks of los- ing in the Middle East, the ma- examined. other. orthodox and militant, especially in On the other hand, the issue ing some moral conscience when jority of bombings and disas- I know that this does not happen Within each and every group of Iran, Iraq and Palestine. isn’t about whether or not the re- all the lines have been blurred ters come packaged to us neatly exclusively to Muslim passengers, people on earth, there are good and As a whole, the religion seems port was made available because and the American public doesn’t stamped with the term “Muslim ter- but every friend of Middle East- bad people. Judging those within to have been demonized by the re- the president’s hand was forced. have a damn idea of what we are rorist.” ern heritage or Muslim faith has each group based on one particu- cent exposure of Muslim terrorists. This report is the latest of sup- doing over there. I’m not denying that some Muslims had airport profiling happen to larly good or bad person simply Clearly, not all Muslims are mur- porting evidence that we aren’t We want to show the world commit crimes. I am, however, ques- them. The same is not true for my makes no sense. ders others but one would think a going anywhere in Iraq. Accord- who exactly their “daddy” is, but tioning the choice of words that the friends of different ethnicities and To use a trite saying, “You can’t religion under question would be ing to the report, the war only this latest declassified report only media uses to report those crimes. religions. Fighting stereotypes that judge a book by its cover.” Some more cautious about its actions. worsens our case for people in tells us that the poop hit the fan Why does the media not disclose are derived from a few extremists is things can appear drastically differ- Perhaps those who are commit- the Muslim world, causing deep- a long time ago and President the religious affiliations of domestic unfair. ent compared to what lies within. ting these murders simply don’t er resentment instead of a resolu- Bush’s administration isn’t going terrorists when they are so quick to Do we as Americans want other Judging a person by a single as- care, but I’m sure other members tion. According to the report, the to do anything but continue to use religion when describing anyone countries to build their views of pect of a person’s life or personal- of their sect who do not agree with reality is that the United States say how things have changed and Muslim? us based on the mayhem caused ity is one thing, but kidnapping or their actions do. has opened itself up to the pos- how we are all better for it. The public never heard reports by criminals on the outskirts of murdering for it is an atrocity. Sectarian murder is the epitome about a Protestant Oklahoma City society? The answer is no. The thought that someone Muslims today must fight of ignorance and prejudice. Har- would do that to me because I am EDITOR’S NOTE: The Titan Editorial is solely the opinion of the Daily Titan edito- bomber or a Baptist Unabomber, boring an unfavorable opinion rial board and was written after the open debate between board members. The but we do hear the words terror, stereotyping not by pledges of a Christian only makes me want about a person based solely on their editorial board consists of the executive editor, the managing editor, the opinion death and roadside bomb used in con- allegiance, but by standing by their to stand taller and pronounce my association with a particular group editor, the news editors, the copy chief and other editors upon appointment of the junction with the word Muslim daily. steadfast convictions in community faith that much louder. Perhaps or club is completely unreasonable. executive editor. Constant negative media atten- service and combating stereotypes that is how the targeted Sunnis It is important to see people tion on the Islamic faith has created by sticking to their faith. may feel.

‘Your Ethnicity Defines Who You Are’ By Sheena Desai The speeches were followed by a Certain things in every culture Daily Titan Staff Writer culture show consisting of Indian help a person bond with his or [email protected] classical dances performed by chil- her background. For example, an dren. aspect of my ethnicity that draws me As I was sitting there listening to This display of cultural traditions close is the Indian entertainment the gurus explain that Hinduism is enriches and connects a person to industry called Bollywood. a religion in which devotees respect their ethnic background. Many Bollywood films depict beliefs of all other religions, I was I believe that a person’s ethnic- the Indian society and its morals filled with a sense of pride and be- ity defines who he or she is. It is a and rituals. Therefore an Ameri- longing. way for a person to feel connected can-born Indian such as myself can This annualH indu gathering was to their origins and a certain part of learn a tremendous amount about held at the UC Irvine Bren Cen- the world that is special with its own the culture just by watching Indian ter where 45 temples from all over customs. movies. Southern California assembled. Although I was The key to be- Numerous gurus from different born and raised coming close to parts of India enlightened a crowd in Southern Cali- one’s culture is to of approximately 3,000 with their fornia, I consider “Although I was born in give it a chance. views and beliefs on Hinduism. myself an Indian California, I consider Sure, we live in because of the America and special bond I myself an Indian because have adopted the have with my of the special bond I have American life- ethnicity. with my ethnicity. style. However, it

My parents is also important

are the reason I to look at all of know what my – Sheena Desai “ the other societ- roots are and Daily TItan Staff Writer ies around us. they continue to Just walking introduce me to through campus, the novel aspects faces of many of our religion different back- and culture. grounds indicated the diversity that When I was a child, I attended we have at Cal State Fullerton. Sunday school at my temple for See the diversity by going to many years. I learned to read and the CSUF portal with a list of write Hindi and I also learned about international clubs and various my religion and practiced it. organizations of students from I admit that at the time it different ethnic groups that have was the biggest drag to wake up put their groups together them- early on Sundays, but now I realize selves. that it played a major role connect- I consider these clubs useful tools ing with my ethnicity. for students who would like to learn What sets one apart is that there about their culture. It will give them are specific things in a person’s the opportunity to meet others culture that no other culture will who share the same background as have. themselves. All ethnicities and nation- If people infuse themselves alities have holidays and re- with their culture, they will be ligious days that are unique opening a window to an entirely only to them which makes new world with its own traditions them feel exceptional in their and rich history. own way. For example, Christians Ethnicity is a gift that should have Christmas to celebrate while be appreciated and make every the Chinese have Chinese New individual proud to be who he or Year. she is. September 27, 2006 3 student body Alternative Fitness Maintaining student There are several different Egg Donation - A Gift of Life exercises an individual can do physical well-being while at their desk before class. without the gym Writer recounts her egg donation experience that Some examples include squats helped an infertile couple conceive twins using your chair. With your feet BY MICHAEL GARCIA shoulder’s width apart, bend Daily Titan Staff Writer your knees as though you are sit- BY MAGGIE HaUSER [email protected] ting on the chair, while you kee- Daily Titan Staff Writer [email protected] Students can stay fit and in pyour weight on your feet. When shape here on campus without your thighs are parallel with the the use of traditional exercise. seat of the chair, slowly rise to an o this is where doing a good plication I had filled out. judgment. table I mentioned earlier. For example, students can take almost-standing position. deed lands me. I’m lying The organization had gotten Next up was the E-ticket ride of The egg retrieval procedure itself the stairs instead of using the el- To help release tension, shoul- S on a surgical table with around to reading my forms, and birth control pills and hormone in- only lasted for an hour, and I had evator. This is a good source of der shrugs are a good exercise. what feels like 15 nurses all around wanted to put my information jections. fully recovered within a few days exercise because you are walking Raise your shoulders up to your me. The anesthesiologist has just on their Web site for prospective Giving myself the shots was after some strict bed rest coupled up a steep surface and exerting ears, hold and then relax. Shoul- started an intravenous line in the recipients to view. I was told that quite an adventure since I’m re- with the help of Darvocet. more energy. der shrugs release tightness and back of my hand, but I’m relatively I might have to wait for months, ally not that keen on needles, but I I was told after the surgery that “Students can walk up steep tension in the upper shoulders unfazed. Either it’s the Valium I even years, before I would be cho- managed. Actually, I nearly passed the doctor had retrieved 19 eggs hills that are here on campus and back. took 20 minutes ago or it’s because sen as a donor. out while giving myself the first for my couple. and work harder for the same Calf raises are also a good I became a human pincushion I waited for three days before a shot of Lupron, which halts the The couple owns exclusive rights distance,” said Alison Wittwer, source of alternative exercise. about a month ago by choice. case manager with the group con- production of estrogen. to the eggs, and can do whatever fitness instructor and assistant Holding onto your desk, raise In April 2006, I helped a couple tacted me and said that a couple I kept telling myself that I was they want with them, including director of programs. “Parking your heels off the floor and then that couldn’t have a child of their was interested in me. doing something good for people donating them to science for stem your car farther and walking lower them. own by donating my eggs to them. My recipient couple had been who couldn’t do it on their own, cell research. a longer distance is also a good Also, you can do wall sits. Since I’m adopted, I figured that through this process before with and that it would all be over soon. While I was paid well for the ex- source of exercise,” she said. While pushing against the wall; this was the best way to somehow another donor who had ended up As I entered the second week of perience, the real reward was that “If they live close enough to with your arms by your side, take “pay it forward.” dropping out at the last minute. medications, I was given Menopur my recipient couple was going to the campus, students can ride a a giant step forward with your In October 2005, I filled out an They were so excited when I agreed and Follistim, drugs that would get a gift that would last forever. bike, as opposed to driving their right leg so your thigh is parallel application that asked nearly ev- to be a part of the process that I motivate my ovaries to produce as I heard last week that after a vehicles,” Pete Cosmakos, CSUF with the floor. While you push ery question known to man. What knew instinctively that I was doing many eggs as they could. miscarriage, my recipient couple is health instructor, said. “You can off with the same leg, return to were my favorite color, film and the right thing. Each medication had side ef- now pregnant with twins. The hap- actually get a lot of exercise by your starting position, and then book? What had I scored on the The next step for me was to get a fects like hot flashes, nausea and piness that fills me in knowing that simply walking all around cam- repeat with the left leg. Wall sits SAT I took eight years ago? And if psychological evaluation. Honestly, mood swings, and my ovaries were I helped get them there is beyond pus.” and squats work your thighs and I could, please attach several hun- it sounded relatively uncomplicated stimulated until they were the size description, and I know now that John Elders, track and cross legs. dred photographs of myself? until I got to the psychiatrist’s office. of softballs. I’m not exaggerating all of the emotional and physical country head coach, advised Students and staff can even use These agencies are pretty thor- I felt like I was being grilled by when I say that I thought I looked turmoil that I had gone through that power-walking is better common things around them for ough. They also asked if diseases or a miniature member of Hitler’s like I was about three months was worth every moment. than jogging on a person’s body exercise. disorders ran in my family, and if I Gestapo who came complete with pregnant and could only wear yoga The egg donation agency and as far as wear and tear goes. He “A person can use their water had ever been pregnant before. Of- a thousand-yard stare that would pants and sweat suits. my recipient’s fertility specialist indicated that a person gets the bottles and books as a source of ten, these organizations will prefer intimidate General Patton. My recipient couple paid for have both contacted me, asking if same amount of exercise and there weights, and they can do curls to select donors whose eggs they After the interview, I was re- all of the medications that I had I would be interested in donating is a lot less stress on the muscular with them,” said Teo Baumgart- know function well. quired to complete a written exam- to take throughout the process as again, and I have decided not to. system. “Students can utilize the ner, Fitness Instructor at 24 Right about this time, I began ination that would tell the doctor well as the cost of my doctor vis- It took nearly two months to get exercise of power-walking here on Hour Fitness in Anaheim. asking myself if I really wanted to if I was mentally sound to fulfill its. They even paid for the time my predonation body back, and I campus,” Elders said. “A person can also do three sets do this. Sure, I would be doing a my obligations as an egg donor. and fuel used while traveling back don’t think I can handle the emo- He said there is a nice loop of fast exercises in a short period. good thing, but did I really know Once I polished off the 586 ques- and forth from appointment to ap- tional roller coaster again. around the sports complex and They include doing one set of 20 what I was getting myself into? tions I was free to leave. The doc- pointment. Both organizations made it bike areas where a person can jumping jacks, one set of 20 push After turning in the application, tor would be contacting me later in After a few weeks of shots, known that each time a donor re- power-walk and get good exercise. ups, and one set of 20 sit-ups,” I waited. And then I waited a little the week to let me know if I was as numerous blood draws and sev- turns, they are paid more, but it was “Twenty minutes of power Baumgartner said. “Basically, have more. I was convinced that my ap- crazy as I was now thinking I was. eral ultrasounds, my ovaries were never about the money for me. walking is generally the mini- a playful attitude. People get men- plication had gotten lost in the mail According to the psychiatrist, I deemed ready to rock ‘n’ roll by my It was really about somehow pay- mum standard for aerobic exer- tally drained by stress and that af- when finally, in December 2005, I was emotionally stable, but there recipient’s doctor. ing back the favor that the universe cise,” Elders said. fects heath,” he said. heard from the agency whose ap- are still times that I question her Landing me on the operating had done for me 28 years ago. 6 September 27, 2006 SPORTS Titan Soccer Aiming to Establish Credibility Men host No. 23 ranked ference victory against UNLV (0-6- 2) on Sunday with two first-half UC Irvine in a tussle at goals and an assist on the game-win- Titan Stadium tonight ning goal. Brooks has scored five goals in the Titans’ past three matches. BY JONATHAN SAAVEDRA Daily Titan Staff Writer “He’s extremely confident right [email protected] now,” Titan Head Coach Bob Am- mann said. “He’s obviously putting The Cal State Fullerton men’s the ball in the back of the net...He soccer team kicks off a three-game got off kind of to a slow start and I home stand at 7 p.m. tonight as it think he’s now starting to feel it.” faces a nationally ranked No. 23 UC CSUF is bouncing back from two Irvine team that hasn’t lost a game games that pleased Ammann, despite since Sept. 4. one of them being a 2-1 loss in two “It’s just a big rivalry,” Titan de- extra sessions to No. 19 UC Santa fender Amir Shafii said. “We’re both Barbara (5-3-0, 2-0-0) on Thursday. Orange County teams, so it’s kind of “I think that we were a little bit a hometown thing. It’s a big game unfortunate in Santa Barbara, but for us in general because it’s a league we played really well,” Ammann game and it’s against our local ri- said. “It was a very good college soc- vals.” cer game.” UCI enters the game with the The hard-fought loss was a little momentum of a 6-1-1 record over- different than Sunday’s game against all and 1-0-0 in conference, which UNLV, which although they got the boosted the team up to its first na- win, Ammann felt his team didn’t tional ranking in program history. play as well as it did against UCSB. The Anteaters also come to Titan He was pleased with the result re- Stadium with Anthony Hamilton, gardless. Matt Murphy and , each The first-year head coach said he having received the Big West Player told the players, “you know you’re of the Week award for the past three doing something right when you consecutive weeks. don’t play well and you still get the UCI is 7-0-4 against CSUF since win - especially on the road.” 1999. Ammann is glad to have some UCI Head Coach George Kuntz consecutive home games on the needed to be reminded that he had schedule after playing the first six three players dominate the confer- games of the season away. ence for most of the month of Sep- The team has played seven out of tember. its total of nine games this season on “We don’t really look at that stuff,” the road. Kuntz said. “It’s not really a focus of “I feel that playing at home we ours.” have a big advantage, so the plan is However, the Titans (4-4-1, 0-1- to come out and not lose at home” 0) have an ace up their sleeve in se- Shafii said of tonight’s game against By KARL THUNMAN/Daily Titan nior forward Eugene Brooks. UCI. “We just want to come out and play hard.” PLAYING ROUGH – Titan senior Taylor Sheldrick battles UC Santa Barbara’s Eric Frimpong. The Titans play UC Irvine tonight at Titan Stadium. He led the team to a 3-2 non-con- Titans Split Up Teams This Weekend With Top Runners Going Up North

Stanford Invitational is Stanford and we can be full strength son,” Elders said. as a team,” Elders said. Big West rivals Long Beach State hosting cross country The Stanford Invitational will and UCI will also run at the meet teams from several states host teams from all divisions in the and the team is preparing to size up Western region, including schools their competition Elders said. from Washington, Oregon, Arizona, “It gives us a guidepost midway BY SEAN MCCORMICK Daily Titan Staff Writer Nevada and Utah. through the season,” Elders said. [email protected] “Stanford is probably the highest “The competition level will be much quality meet on our schedule in our higher than in recent weeks at this Running with a split squad Sat- regular season before the post-sea- meet.” urday, Cal State Fullerton’s cross- country team looks forward to running on all cylinders. The top seven men and women runners will represent the Titans at the Stanford Invitational this weekend. The re- mainder of the team will race at UC Riverside. With top runners senior Damien Nieves and freshman Sergio Tapia out at the Aztec Invitational two weeks ago in San Diego the men’s team had a forgettable meet besides senior Jordan Horn’s second place finish. Horn was chosen to be the Big West athlete of the week last week for his performance. Elders said second man Nieves will be healthy enough to run in Stanford after sitting out of the last meet with an ankle injury. Tapia was also out because he was unable to qualify in San Diego due to administrative problems at the NCAA. “Every incoming freshman has to apply to the NCAA clearing house to get certified and eligible,” Elders said. “There has been an admisnstra- tive problems with the NCAA and his high school but his acedemic re- cord is fine.” Titan freshman Gail Munoz is from Santa Ana High School, the same school as Tapia, and she too is experiencing the same difficulties being cleared. Elders said he anticipates both runners getting certification this week. If Tapia and Munoz are not certified it could mean running at UC Riverside instead of Stanford. By CARLOS DELGADO/For the Daily Titan “My hope is that they both get FINISHING UP – Titan senior runner Luz Valdez looks to be in top form. certified and they can both go to