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OPINION, p. 10 day INTROSPECT, p. 6 Since 1960 Thursday Volume 84, Issue 38 April 19, 2007 DailyThe Student Voice of California StateTitan University, Fullerton Titans to Remember Victims at Virginia Tech Far from the tragedy, CSUF sympathizes Professors, students and p.m. at CSUF’s Memorial Grove, located between the swimming pool Greeks show support for and the library. families of those lost “Something tragic like this catches every campus off guard,” said Irene Umipig, secretary of Peer Health BY ALEKSANDRA WOJTALEWICZ University Network. “We want to Daily Titan Staff Writer [email protected] tell students that we are aware that [such an event] can happen, so let’s take a moment to reflect on it.” Students at Virginia Tech wiped A number of professors have ad- away tears, lit candles and mourned dressed the shooting during lec- on campus for the 32 people killed tures to allow students to share their on Monday’s massacre committed thoughts. Overall, students express by 23-year-old English major Cho sadness for the victims and families. Seung-Hui. Classes have been can- Some feel angry that someone celed for the remainder of the week. could commit such a massacre. Thousands of miles away at Cal “Just shoot yourself,” said biology State Fullerton, classes remain in major Desiree Romo, 23. “Leave the session, yet students have not forgot- innocent alone.” ten their fellow students at Virginia As CSUF students walked to and Tech. from classes, thoughts about their AP PHOTO/MARY ALTAFFER In an effort to reach out to their own safety filled their minds. IN MEMORY - Sophomore Kenneth Erisman holds a candle as he pays his respects at a makeshift memorial at Drill field on the Virginia Tech campus Virginia Tech peers, the CSUF “Overall, I feel pretty safe,” said Wednesday, April 18, 2007 in Blacksburg, Va. Greek system is “in the process of biology major Erin Garrett, 27. “I finalizing” what like how we have actions they will campus police take, said Juanita present. I’ve seen Virginia Tech Killer Sends Video to NBC Razo, assistant ... we are aware [such them frequently dean of students “ around the cam- BY FLORANCE CHUNG heathenism and Christianity. He be- cept that Cho sent it to the wrong Tech. Besides investigating the overseeing Greek an event] can happen, gan working on materials at least six address and ZIP code. crime scene, the officers checked out pus.” Daily Titan Staff Writer life. so let’s take a moment The university [email protected] days prior, according to Capus. He “This may be a very new, critical a bomb threat at Burress Hall, which “A lot of our wanted revenge, but did not specify component of this investigation. caused the building to be closed. to reflect on it. police is “con- members have tinuing with against whom. We’re in the process right now of “The threat targeted the university “ Additional information has sur- been collecting – Irene Umipig what we were faced about the Virginia Tech shoot- Gloved NBC security personnel attempting to analyze and evaluate president but was unfounded,” said messages and of- Secretary of Peer Health handled the package as the network its worth,” said Col. Steve Flaherty, Police Chief Wendell Flinchum. doing,” said Lt. ings, helping officials shed light on fering condolenc- University Network Tom Gehrls. the worst massacre in U.S. history. called the FBI. superintendent of Virginia State Po- The building was reopened, but es,” Razo said. According to Capus, NBC would lice, in an AP interview Wednesday. many students were still rattled. One According to The gunman, Cho Seung-Hui, a The Greek sys- Gehrls, there are 23-year-old senior majoring in Eng- have probably received it sooner ex- Police are also busy at Virginia officer was seen escorting a crying tem as a whole young woman out of Burress Hall, four to five po- lish, sent a package to NBC news will discuss what lice officers on between the first and second shoot- telling her, “It’s OK. It’s OK,” ac- actions they will take regarding the cording to The Associated Press. campus present every day, which is ing, enabling officials to learn more Virginia Tech shooting at Tuesday’s “an adequate amount for the envi- about the shooter. They searched his dorm room governing council meetings. Yet Tuesday and recovered, among other ronment.” Stamped at a Virginia post office “chapters on individual levels may The main focus of the university at 9:01 a.m. ET Monday, the pack- items, a chain, a combination lock decide what they will be doing,” and a digital camera. In an affidavit police is prevention of incidents like age contains a long, “rambling mani- Razo said. the Virginia Tech shooting from oc- festo-like statement embedded with seeking the search warrant, police The Alpha Chi Omega sorority found a bomb threat note directed curring by responding to “anyone a series of photographs,” according will be sending cards to their Vir- that needs help and sending them to NBC News President Steve Ca- at engineering school buildings near ginia Tech chapter. Cho’s body, according to the NY to get counseling services,” Gehrls pus. Currently, the university as a said. “It does not include any images of Times. whole will be participating in the In a press conference Tuesday CSUF currently has a communi- the shootings Monday, but it does “Orange and Maroon Effect” day cations system consisting of an in- include vague references, like ‘This morning, Virginia Tech Police Chief on Friday. Created by Virginia Tech Wendell Flinchum said that a 9-mil- ternal and external PA system and didn’t have to happen,’” Capus said. community, the day calls for people building marshals in each building Among the materials are 23 limeter handgun and a 22-calibur across the nation to wear Virginia handgun were recovered from Nor- to direct people in case of an emer- QuickTime video files showing Cho Tech’s school colors – maroon and gency, Gehrls said. talking directly to the camera about ris Hall. Ballistic tests, conducted orange – to support the victims, at the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, To- As safety is in the back of every his hatred of the wealthy, according their families and the school. student’s mind, Gehrls assures that to Capus. bacco, Firearms and Explosives lab The Peer Health University Net- in Maryland, confirmed that one of students are safe at CSUF. “It is a The package contained 29 photos AP PHOTO/NBC work is also organizing a candlelight he took of himself. In 11 of the pic- GUNMAN - This video frame grab image taken from a video aired by NBC vigil for the victims and their fami- tures he aims handguns at the cam- News on Wednesday, April 18 shows Virginia Tech gunman Cho Seung-Hui. SEE SHOOTER - PAGE 3 lies, and students at Virginia Tech. SEE SUPPORT - PAGE 4 era. He also expresses rage against The vigil will be held April 25 at 7 Titans Jumpstarting Literacy Among Kids CSUF students help school. Three of the major program help boost literacy.” 140/141 or CAS 394/464 to sign areas are school success, family in- Another form of interaction is up for Jumpstart. These classes can low-income children volvement and future teachers. “Circle Time” where the children be counted as an elective for non- succeed early in life “It’s a wonderful program,” said and core partners do various activi- majors. Jumpstart Fullerton coordinator ties in a larger group. The activities “It’s a great experience and you Shanda Barnett. “The children get include sing-alongs and learning get credits,” said sophomore Mario BY JOANNA LAZARO valuable learning time in and out- how to spell the child’s name. Davis, 19. “Some of these children For the Daily Titan side the classroom.” “We want the core partners to get come from low income homes, so it [email protected] The volunteers and the child par- everyone involved, so that they can feels good because you are not only ticipate in many activities including have a more hands experience on helping the children but also the Jumpstart Fullerton gives Cal “One on One,” where the child and what its like to work with children community.” State Fullerton students a chance to the partner read a story together. in the classroom,” Barnett said. The three Headstart centers that make a difference in the lives of chil- The goal of this activity is to teach Currently, Jumpstart has 50 stu- students work closely with are To- dren by taking an active role in their the child more vocabulary and to dents and over two semesters the paz in Fullerton, Brea Headstart and education. help involve them in conversation. volunteers must complete 300 to Placentia Headstart. Jumpstart is a program where stu- “The one on one relationship gives 400 hours with the children. Ac- “There is a lot of time that is spent dents are paired with a preschooler the children a chance to bond with cording to Barnett, to participate in in the classroom,” Barnett said. “But from the Headstart, which is a pro- us and with the other volunteers,” Jumpstart a student does not have COURTESY OF SHANDA BARNETT gram that helps children from low- said Najia Aboabdo, 20. “The most to be a Child and Adolescent ma- SEE READING - PAGE 5 HELPING HAND - A volunteer works with a participant in the income homes better prepare for important aspect of this though is to jor, but they do have to take CAS Jumpstart program, which gives students a chance to teach the young.