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DailyThe Student Voice of California State Titan 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.

NEXT WEEK Sports WEAThER FOR THE RECORD BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL RECAPS April 18: The photo for the linguistics symposium was incorrectly cred- TODAY TOMORROW ited. Mary Covert took the photo. BATTER UP! Gamers of men and women on the dia- Sunny Skies Showers high: 71 mond high: 58 Low: 51 Low: 49 2 april 19, 2007 Page two IN otHeR NewS INteRNatIoNaL NewS Insurgents Attack Shiite Targets YouTube Picks of the Day BAGHDAD (AP) - Suspected Sunni insurgents penetrated the Baghdad security net wednesday, hitting Shiite targets with four bomb attacks that Title: World Freehand Circle Drawing Champion killed 183 people – the bloodiest day since the U.S. troop surge began nine weeks ago. Late wednesday, Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki ordered the arrest of Duration 1:18 the Iraqi army colonel who was in charge of security in the area around the How we found it: Sent to me by a fellow editor Sadriyah market where at least 127 people died and 148 were wounded in Summary: This video is for anyone who enjoys watching teachers do amazing the deadliest bombing of the day. things. The video shows math teacher Alexander Overwijk preparing to draw “a It was the second massive blast at the market since Feb. 3. perfect circle” within a few seconds. With his classroom full of students watching, Nationwide, the number of people killed or found dead on wednesday Overwijk amazes his students with one stroke of his arm. The video is only a little was 233, which was the second deadliest day in Iraq since The associated more than a minute long and most of the video consists of Overwijk cleaning his Press began keeping records in May 2005. Five car bombings, mortar rounds workspace, warming up for the event and explaining how he has entered national and other attacks killed 281 people across Iraq on Nov. 23, 2006, according circle drawing competitions. This video may not be the funniest on YouTube, but it to the aP count. will make you stand back and want to start drawing circles. NatIoNaL NewS -Jackie Kimmel Survey Shows Teens Want Online Privacy Title: Robot Chicken-Calvin and Hobbes 00:55/03:44 NEW YORK (AP) - teens generally don’t think twice about including their first names and photos on their personal online profiles, but most re- frain from using full names or making their profiles fully public, a new sur- Duration: 1:24 vey finds. How we found it: It was posted on a friend’s MySpace. The Pew Internet and american Life Project reported wednesday that Summary: Calvin and Hobbes fans will either love or hate this video, as it depicts two-thirds of teens with profiles on blogs or social-networking sites have restricted access to their profiles in some fashion, such as by requiring pass- Calvin as a schizophrenic child who thinks his stuffed tiger is real. His parents give words or making them available only to friends on an approved list. him the tiger as a birthday present and then notice him talking to and playing with The study comes amid growing concerns about online predators and other it as if it were real. They make him go to therapy, and after Hobbes offs the therapist dangers on popular online hangouts like News Corp.’s MySpace and Face- and Calvin’s parents, they both fly to Mars in a rocket ship made out of a trash can. book, which encourage their youth-oriented visitors to expand their circles It is imagination gone wild. of friends through messaging tools and personal profile pages. -Caitlyn Collins

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FONTANA, Calif. (AP) - twelve child molestation counts were filed against a Bloomington man already in custody on federal kid pornography charges. a 13-page San Bernardino County Superior Court complaint filed april 4 alleged earl Venton Buchanan committed lewd acts with six children as CaMPUS CaLeNDaR STRANGER THAN young as 7 years old between November 1998 and october 2006. Investigators said Buchanan would befriend low-income families, buy THURSDAY women’s tennis vs. UC San Di- them groceries and expensive gifts, and then offer to take the kids on out- ego FICTION ings. Irvine Campus Student grad Fest 2 to 4 p.m. at the tennis Sports ANTWERP, Belgium (AP) - other apes at the park, a zoo of- “He’s an evil man,” sheriff’s Sgt. Brooke wagner said. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Complex. admission is free. we all know not to feed the ani- ficial said wednesday. an arrest warrant was issued, but Buchanan must first resolve federal The 3 C’s of Credit Reporting Free glow Bowling Thursday mals when visiting the zoo. Now “we ask, we inform our daily charges filed in U.S. District Court in San Diego. He remains in federal 12 to 1 p.m.: Learn how credit 3 to 7 p.m. at the tSU Under- the antwerp Zoo has urged visi- visitors and other visitors that custody and a hearing in San Diego is scheduled Monday. bureaus operate, how to correct er- ground tors to, please, stop staring at the one of the monkeys is particu- rors on a credit report (the leagal chimpanzees. larly open for human contact,” FRIDAY way), and what to do in case of iden- New rules have been posted zoo spokeswoman Ilse Segers tity theft. Lecture located at College outside the chimp enclosure at told aP television News. “He FoR tHe ReCoRD Park. Baseball vs. Pacific the city zoo urging visitors not was raised by humans in a fam- Spring talent Show auditions 7 to 10 p.m. at goodwin Field. It is the policy of the Daily titan to correct any inaccurate informa- to form a bond with a particular ily and therefore we are trying 1 to 4 p.m.: talent show auditions Students with current CSUF iden- male chimp named ‘Cheetah.’ to integrate him, to try to get tion printed in the publication as soon as the error is discovered. any are being held in the Student Diver- tification will receive free admission incorrect information printed on the front page will result in a correction He was raised by humans but more social integration with the sity office UH-183. For more info at the gate. adult general admission is now bonding with the seven group.” printed on the front page. any incorrect information printed on any call (714) 278-4575. is $7. 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 News editor Jackie Kimmel asst. News editor Maggie Hauser asst. News editor Robert Moran asst. News editor Marina Zarate Photo editor Karl thunman Sports editor Laurens ong entertainment editor Jickie torres opinion editor Katy French Introspect editor Julianna Crisalli Copy editor James thompson Copy editor Joey english assistant Copy editor ellice Soliven assistant Copy editor Yvonne Villarreal assistant Copy editor John Kroncke News Page Designer Valerie Rodriguez News Page Designer Petre Spassov Multimedia editor Ian Hamilton web Master grant Paulis Main Line (714) 278-3373 editorial Fax (714) 278-4473 News Line (714) 278-4415 e-mail: [email protected] advertising Director of advertising emily alford asst. Director of advertising Beth Stirnaman ad Production Manager Keith Hansen Production Designer Steve Kendall Classified Manager Brenton Haerr National Sales Jackie Kimmel Promotions Rose anne De Ramos account executive Kathleen Cisneros account executive Stephanie Birditt account executive Kevin Frederickson entertainment Manager Sarah oak web Master Dan Beam Distribution Santana Ramos Business Manager/adviser Robert Sage Main Line (714) 278-3373 advertising Fax (714) 278-2702 advertising (714) 278-4411 e-mail: [email protected]

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Two CSUF students, Adriana ability to reach resume ... I was very the services they their first names and photos on their personal online profiles, but most re- another Martin Luther King,” Gar- Gaddi Vasquez, a United Nations tunity for others,” he said. a wide variety need from all frain from using full names or making their profiles fully public, a new sur- Cortes and Eduardo Garcia, were pleased. Duration: 1:24 awarded $800 scholarships at the cia said. Ambassador for the organization’s Vasquez said he hopes his role as of employers those offered in vey finds. How we found it: It was posted on a friend’s MySpace. Cortes teared up while delivering agencies in Rome, gave a keynote ambassador to U.N. programs will through their “ the program to The Pew Internet and american Life Project reported wednesday that event. Both first year students, one Summary: Calvin and Hobbes fans will either love or hate this video, as it depicts her speech and lamented that his address focused on humanitarian help other countries get a sens of statewide con- – Masood Azaran be successful in two-thirds of teens with profiles on blogs or social-networking sites have a psychology major, the other soci- Calvin as a schizophrenic child who thinks his stuffed tiger is real. His parents give ology major, spoke of their involve- generation has misplaced priorities. service. Aemrica’s diversity. nections. The CSUF Alumnus the job market- restricted access to their profiles in some fashion, such as by requiring pass- “We’ve been led to believe the Vasquez, once the director of the “It’s always important to acknowl- him the tiger as a birthday present and then notice him talking to and playing with ment in the Non-Violent Leadership program is also place. words or making them available only to friends on an approved list. struggle is over… but we need to be Peace Corps, said the words of King edge that higher education is the key funded by the “We have stu- The study comes amid growing concerns about online predators and other it as if it were real. They make him go to therapy, and after Hobbes offs the therapist Alliance. “We’ve been patiently waiting for angry, to be vocal to make a differ- inspired him. to opening doors of opportunity,” Department of dents who go all dangers on popular online hangouts like News Corp.’s MySpace and Face- and Calvin’s parents, they both fly to Mars in a rocket ship made out of a trash can. ence,” Cortes said. “We create a possibility of oppor- Vasquez said. Rehabilitation in over California,” book, which encourage their youth-oriented visitors to expand their circles It is imagination gone wild. California and is part of a larger ef- Barnes said when asked about the of friends through messaging tools and personal profile pages. -Caitlyn Collins fort to get jobs for disabled people reach of the program that is flourish- across the state, according to the ing statewide. ShOOTER: PROFESSORS NOTICED WARNING SIGNS Workability IV Web site. Pre-screening of job applications LoCaL NewS SEND US YOUR FAVORITE YOUTUBE VIDEOS; From Page 1 He rarely spoke to anyone. he wasn’t removed. 2005 about Cho and how he con- This free service at CSUF enables is another tool that the program SEND TO [email protected] the weapons matched the shooting The morning of the shooting, Gre- Surfacing on Web sites are Cho’s tacted them via telephone and com- disabled students to get help with offers, with cover letter or resume Man Charged with 12 Counts of Molestation 00:55/03:44 in West Ambler-Johnston Hall. wal had bumped into Cho at around screenplays written for a class in puter. After questioning, the police internship placement, interview development and advertising of the His backpack also contained sever- 5:00 a.m. Cho did not act out of the 2006. Both disturbing and violent, sent Cho to a mental health facility, preparation, career planning, and application as well. FONTANA, Calif. (AP) - twelve child molestation counts were filed al rounds of ammunition, along with ordinary, complete with his usual si- the plots involve accusations of mo- but no charges were filed. employment placement without the The program uses its connections against a Bloomington man already in custody on federal kid pornography a receipt for a 9 mm handgun pur- lent treatment. lestation, chain saws and stalkers. Neither woman was among the application process it would require to serve both past and present CSUF charges. chased in March – the serial numbers Poet Nikki Giovanni was one of “When we read Cho’s plays, it was victims in the massacre, police said. from the Department of Rehabilita- students and is available to any dis- a 13-page San Bernardino County Superior Court complaint filed april of the guns had been filed off. his professors in 2005. In an in- like something out of a nightmare,” Ed Spencer, assistant vice president tion. abled students or alumni who are 4 alleged earl Venton Buchanan committed lewd acts with six children as CaMPUS CaLeNDaR STRANGER THAN Cho’s roommates and professors terview with CNN, she said that said former classmate Ian MacFar- of student affairs, would not comment “Students straight out of college committed to getting a job in their young as 7 years old between November 1998 and october 2006. portrayed him as a creepy, solitary fig- her students were so unnerved lane, now an AOL employee, wrote on any disciplinary proceedings, say- expect to get a job right away but field of study, according to the pro- Investigators said Buchanan would befriend low-income families, buy THURSDAY women’s tennis vs. UC San Di- ure who avoided making eye contact by Cho’s behavior, including tak- on an AOL blog. “The plays had ing federal law protects students’ med- it takes time,” said Trinette Barnes, gram’s Web site. them groceries and expensive gifts, and then offer to take the kids on out- ego FICTION or speaking with his roommates. ing pictures of them with his cell really twisted, macabre violence that ical privacy even after death. assistant program coordinator and Located in LH-208, which also ings. Irvine Campus Student grad Fest 2 to 4 p.m. at the tennis Sports ANTWERP, Belgium (AP) - other apes at the park, a zoo of- Karan Grewal, one of his room- phone, that she had security check used weapons I wouldn’t have even The police are in the process of ob- job developer for the program. “It’s a houses the Career Center, the of- “He’s an evil man,” sheriff’s Sgt. Brooke wagner said. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Complex. admission is free. we all know not to feed the ani- ficial said wednesday. mates at Harper Hall, told AP report- out her room. thought of.” taining search warrants for all of Cho’s very independent program; the stu- fice is open Monday through Friday, an arrest warrant was issued, but Buchanan must first resolve federal The 3 C’s of Credit Reporting Free glow Bowling Thursday mals when visiting the zoo. Now “we ask, we inform our daily ers that Cho usually worked alone on “A couple of students absolutely In a news conference Wednesday, medical records according to MSNBC. dents just follow our job leads.” 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. To apply, students charges filed in U.S. District Court in San Diego. He remains in federal 12 to 1 p.m.: Learn how credit 3 to 7 p.m. at the tSU Under- the antwerp Zoo has urged visi- visitors and other visitors that his computer and watched TV. He quit coming to class, “ said Giovanni. police said that two female students Nine people remain in hospitals The program offers weekly job can contact the office for more infor- custody and a hearing in San Diego is scheduled Monday. bureaus operate, how to correct er- ground tors to, please, stop staring at the one of the monkeys is particu- was always alone – in the dining hall, She eventually had him taken out of at Virginia Tech complained to au- in stable conditions, hospital au- postings that a student can use to mation, walk in, or request a referral rors on a credit report (the leagal chimpanzees. larly open for human contact,” working out with weights in the gym. her class, saying that she would quit if thorities in November and December thorities said. plan out their job hunt and opti- from Disabled Student Services. FRIDAY way), and what to do in case of iden- New rules have been posted zoo spokeswoman Ilse Segers tity theft. Lecture located at College outside the chimp enclosure at told aP television News. “He FoR tHe ReCoRD Park. Baseball vs. Pacific the city zoo urging visitors not was raised by humans in a fam- Spring talent Show auditions 7 to 10 p.m. at goodwin Field. It is the policy of the Daily titan to correct any inaccurate informa- to form a bond with a particular ily and therefore we are trying 1 to 4 p.m.: talent show auditions Students with current CSUF iden- male chimp named ‘Cheetah.’ to integrate him, to try to get tion printed in the publication as soon as the error is discovered. any are being held in the Student Diver- tification will receive free admission incorrect information printed on the front page will result in a correction He was raised by humans but more social integration with the sity office UH-183. For more info at the gate. adult general admission is now bonding with the seven group.” printed on the front page. any incorrect information printed on any call (714) 278-4575. is $7. 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 News editor Jackie Kimmel asst. News editor Maggie Hauser asst. News editor Robert Moran asst. 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Copyright ©2006 Daily Titan 4 NEWS April 19. 2007 NEWS Professor Says Gender Roles Affect College Enrollment BY TOM MADDEN “You have a coming together of all male elementary school teachers, with 81.7 percent of them being Daily Titan Staff Writer the factors that are impacting these the premature labeling that occurs male. Of the 5,000 students in al- [email protected] children,” Bedell said. in the public school system and the ternative education programs, 61 As the President of the Orange unfair expectations that society has percent are male while 62 percent of County Board of Education, Be- on males is the perfect recipe for cre- those in special education programs Sociologist and part-time pro- dell oversees the 27 school districts ating a confused youngster. are male as well. fessor at Cal State Fullerton, Jack that are in Orange County. In all This disconnect between teachers For Bedell, this means that, Bedell, gave a lecture regard- but one of those districts, every Or- and young male students isn’t some- “teachers are giving labels to these ing gender and the controversies ange County elementary school has thing only Bedell has noticed. boys too early.” that result from the feminization more male students that female stu- In the past seven years, female While the drop in male students of childhood Wednesday at the dents, but the numbers are almost teachers have been paid to undergo going to college may be alarming, Women’s Center. the opposite at the higher educa- in-services and workshops to in- Bedell said he believes it’s more det- Bedell’s lecture, entitled “Gen- tion level. struct them on how to better deal rimental than simply not being well der and Education: Public School “If I said 51 percent of Orange with young male mindsets, all of educated. Controversies,” featured an hour- County Elementary students are which the Board of Education has “School teaches skills, values and long explanation on how early male, why is Cal State Fullerton 60 REZA ALLAh-BAKhShI/DAILY TITAN STAFF PhOTOGRAPhER promoted. This effort is an attempt more importantly, how to partici- labeling could have adverse long- percent female…more and more KEY NOTE - A lecture on gender roles and public school education is to alleviate the possibility of adding pate in a democracy,” Bedell said. term effects on boys in the public men are not going to college. Where given by Professor Jack Bedell on Wednesday at the Women’s Center. to the already 9,000 special program “Public schools are the foundation school system. This puts young did they go, and more importantly, children that the board is respon- of a democracy, so if boys are hav- boys at risk of never reaching col- who are they [the women] going to drop in male college enrollment is a the educational system. He said that sible for. ing trouble in school then they will lege or in some cases their high marry,” Bedell asked. serious issue that has negative social the combination of a high number Out of those 9,000 children, have trouble participating in a de- school graduation. Bedell said he believes that the implications that stretch far beyond of absentee fathers, the decline in 1,100 of them are in juvenile hall mocracy.” SUPPORT: ShOOTING AFFECTS CAMPUS COMMUNITY Shake It, Don’t Break It From Page 1 said. explicit, and that was the difficulty With the killer’s recent identifi- real shocking time for people, but The counseling services are not the police had,” said Roy to CNN cation as a resident alien who im- if you look at the number of educa- only available to students to deal reporters. “My argument was that he migrated to the United States from tion facilities [across the nation], we with the trauma created by the seemed so disturbed that we needed South Korea in 1992, certain media don’t have a high rate of violence,” shooting, but also for students who to do something about this.” associations have reacted against the Gehrls said. “We have to keep things are experiencing problems. This is- Yet even with counseling services focus on Cho’s background. in perspective — it can happen but sue was raised with the Virginia Tech available to students, “Students don’t The Asian American Journalists statistically chances are low.” killer who was referred to counseling take it,” Mora said. Association condemned the “media Although university police is by his professors. Some students think that it is also outlets’ prominent mention that the present, other students think that Cho’s class- up to them to pre- suspect is an immigrant from South no matter what, “You just have to mates and an vent such killings Korea when such a revelation pro- be careful,” said biology major Elva English profes- from occurring. vides no insight or relevance to the Mora, 22. “Anything can happen.” sor expressed If you have a class- Cho’s roommates story,” stated the AAJA Web site. In an effort to help students cope concern over his “ and classmates “It’s important to know his back- with such a tragic incident, the Stu- creative writ- mate that has a prob- said that Cho ground, but because he was crazy is dent Health and Counseling Center ing assignments. lem, dont’ wait till was a “troubled, not because he was from Korea,” said

encourages students to seek coun- Students said his they come to you. very quiet young business marketing major David Yi, seling that is available to them on writings were man” whose “bi- 21. “I’m not worried. I don’t think campus. Following the shootings twisted and con- – Erin Garrett “ zarre behavior this is as big as 9/11 where people at Virginia Tech, staff at the cen- tained explicit Biology Major became even less of Middle Eastern descent were ha- ter “called around campus to see violence, accord- predictable in rassed.” how students were reacting [to the ing to CNN. recent weeks,” Yet Radio-TV-Film major Ho- shootings],” said Gail Pakalns, direc- Lucinda Roy, said roommates toshi Nakamura, 19, who came from tor of counseling and psychological former chair- Joseph Aust and Japan a year ago to study at CSUF, BY JAZMINE GRAZA/Daily Titan Staff Photographer services.“Everyone is concerned, but woman of Vir- Karan Grewal in thinks that the fact that the killer BELLY DANCING - Dance major Daisy Munoz allured everyone seems to be OK.” ginia Tech’s English department, an Associated Press report. was Asian will hurt Asian American a crowd as she belly danced in the Quad Wednesday after- The center received a large amount went to the campus police to get help “If you have a classmate that has a students. noon at the Middle Eastern Club’s 3rd Annual Culture of calls yesterday, but “that is not and urged Cho to get counseling. problem, don’t wait till they come to “There’s going to be some prob- Event. necessarily saying that it is because “The threats seemed to be un- you,” Garrett said. “You can’t ignore lems for Asian American students of the shootings at Virginia,” Pakalns derneath the surface. They were not [such behavior].” due to stereotypes,” Nakamura said. Ultimate Part-time Job

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Open M-W 7am-7pm T-TH 7am-6pm 4 NEWS April 19. 2007 April 19, 2007 NEWS 5 NEWS NEWS Professor Says Gender Roles Affect College Enrollment Demand for Student Animators is on the Rise READING: BY TOM MADDEN “You have a coming together of all male elementary school teachers, with 81.7 percent of them being BY MELISSA FITZGERALD dio with intern- comes, in part, Titmouse, Inc. and he was more Daily Titan Staff Writer the factors that are impacting these the premature labeling that occurs male. Of the 5,000 students in al- Daily Titan Staff Writer ships up for grabs, because of all prepared than his competition. [email protected] children,” Bedell said. in the public school system and the ternative education programs, 61 [email protected] he said, Nickel- the one-on-one “My shift is 1 to 9 p.m. be- JUMPSTART As the President of the Orange unfair expectations that society has percent are male while 62 percent of odeon also has time he spent cause I am an intern, but the ani- From page 1 County Board of Education, Be- on males is the perfect recipe for cre- those in special education programs Demand is on an upswing for ani- been one of the with animation mators can work 16 or 18-hour we are also working with the com- Sociologist and part-time pro- dell oversees the 27 school districts ating a confused youngster. are male as well. mators, said Dana Lamb, a professor key providers. professionals. days,” Munoz said. “It doesn’t feel munity and we also plan activities fessor at Cal State Fullerton, Jack that are in Orange County. In all This disconnect between teachers For Bedell, this means that, of entertainment art and animation Lamb said “We’ve been like work to us, but at the same where the children’s families can get Bedell, gave a lecture regard- but one of those districts, every Or- and young male students isn’t some- “teachers are giving labels to these at Cal State Fullerton and an intern- Nickelodeon is working on a time you have to get your work involved.” ing gender and the controversies ange County elementary school has thing only Bedell has noticed. boys too early.” ship coordinator. the No. 1 produc- music video for done.” One such activity is the “Family that result from the feminization more male students that female stu- In the past seven years, female While the drop in male students “There are times that companies er of family-based George Clin- As for qualifications, anima- Literacy Night” which happens in the of childhood Wednesday at the dents, but the numbers are almost teachers have been paid to undergo going to college may be alarming, are very conservative but the past entertainment. ton,” Munoz tors don’t necessarily need to be fall and spring semesters. The theme Women’s Center. the opposite at the higher educa- in-services and workshops to in- Bedell said he believes it’s more det- five, six years there has been a lot of “We have a re- said. “Dancers skilled in drawing but it helps, of the night is based on a book the Bedell’s lecture, entitled “Gen- tion level. struct them on how to better deal rimental than simply not being well growth,” Lamb said. ally good working are filmed on Munoz said. children have read. The children also der and Education: Public School “If I said 51 percent of Orange with young male mindsets, all of educated. Lamb credits three things for the relationship with a green screen “I don’t draw that much any- get a chance to read for their fami- Controversies,” featured an hour- County Elementary students are which the Board of Education has “School teaches skills, values and growth in the animating industry. [Nickelodeon] and we mask the more,” Munoz said. “But I do lies. long explanation on how early REZA ALLAh-BAKhShI/DAILY TITAN STAFF PhOTOGRAPhER male, why is Cal State Fullerton 60 promoted. This effort is an attempt more importantly, how to partici- Economically there’s more money year after year,” head or fuse dif- have a background in drawing Another event that the core mem- labeling could have adverse long- percent female…more and more KEY NOTE - A lecture on gender roles and public school education is to alleviate the possibility of adding pate in a democracy,” Bedell said. to go around; live action movies us- Lamb said. ferent heads to and executives like if you can given by Professor Jack Bedell on Wednesday at the Women’s Center. bers plan is “Jumpstart for a Day” term effects on boys in the public men are not going to college. Where to the already 9,000 special program “Public schools are the foundation ing computer-generated scenes have Alison Mann, different bodies sketch your ideas.” where the members bring CSUF to school system. This puts young did they go, and more importantly, children that the board is respon- of a democracy, so if boys are hav- created a large demand; and lastly head of recruit- with animation. Tremayne Hodges, a 30-year- the children’s schools. boys at risk of never reaching col- who are they [the women] going to drop in male college enrollment is a the educational system. He said that sible for. ing trouble in school then they will the gaming industry has exploded, ment and in- We’ve also re- old animation and illustration Jumpstart has also made it into lege or in some cases their high marry,” Bedell asked. serious issue that has negative social the combination of a high number Out of those 9,000 children, have trouble participating in a de- Lamb said. ternships at cently worked major, interns at Nickelodeon the record books, on Aug. 24, 2006, school graduation. Bedell said he believes that the implications that stretch far beyond of absentee fathers, the decline in 1,100 of them are in juvenile hall mocracy.” Lamb cited “The Lord of the Ni c k e l o d e o n , BY PETRE SPASSOV/Daily Titan Graphic Illustrator on a trailer for and said he would love to make a when more than 33,000 children par- Rings” trilogy as an example of live c h a r a c t e r i z e d TV by drawing living from drawing. ticipating in 350 centers read “The action movies needing more ani- Nickelodeon’s relationship with there are not as many of those types over the live action to give it a really “The industry is interesting Little Engine that Could,” along with mators because of complicated se- CSUF as a partnership of education of people as there are artists that need stylized look.” but a little strange,” Hodges said. their partners at same time. SUPPORT: ShOOTING AFFECTS CAMPUS COMMUNITY Shake It, Don’t Break It quences such as the war scenes in the and talent. a little bit of training,” Mann said. Munoz said he knew he wanted “You see the same people at dif- One thing that many of the volun- movie. Mann said in an e-mail interview Arthur Munoz, a 23-year-old en- to be in the entertainment industry ferent studios. You have people teers said they get when they partici- From Page 1 said. explicit, and that was the difficulty With the killer’s recent identifi- “There are not any human beings that Nickelodeon is looking for the tertainment major, said that the de- after he participated in an art center going back and forth from differ- pate in Jumpstart is the great feeling of real shocking time for people, but The counseling services are not the police had,” said Roy to CNN cation as a resident alien who im- in any of that,” Lamb said. best of the best when recruiting in- mand for animators is not only high program that allowed him to take ent studios.” making a huge impact in a child’s life. if you look at the number of educa- only available to students to deal reporters. “My argument was that he migrated to the United States from With the demand for anima- terns or new hires and that the in- right now, but in the future it will college courses. Hodges also said interns should “The little things that the kids do tion facilities [across the nation], we with the trauma created by the seemed so disturbed that we needed South Korea in 1992, certain media tors growing, The Walt Disney Co. dustry is very competitive. likely be higher. “I learned a lot from them. It pre- learn as much as they can from make the job really enjoyable,” Davis don’t have a high rate of violence,” shooting, but also for students who to do something about this.” associations have reacted against the launched a new apprenticeship pro- “We may want to persuade the Munoz has interned at Titmouse, pared me for college,” Munoz said. their internships. said. “And it also makes you feel good Gehrls said. “We have to keep things are experiencing problems. This is- Yet even with counseling services focus on Cho’s background. gram where students can qualify artists who are at the top of their Inc. for more than a month. He Munoz also said that finding an “The best advice I can give any in the end because you influenced in perspective — it can happen but sue was raised with the Virginia Tech available to students, “Students don’t The Asian American Journalists within a month of graduating, Lamb game to come to our studio. How- said he is satisfied with what he internship was easy for him because artist is to do your best. You got them to realize the value of a good statistically chances are low.” killer who was referred to counseling take it,” Mora said. Association condemned the “media said. But Disney is not the only stu- ever, it has been my experience that has learned, and that satisfaction he had friends who were working for to love it,” Munoz said. education.” Although university police is by his professors. Some students think that it is also outlets’ prominent mention that the present, other students think that Cho’s class- up to them to pre- suspect is an immigrant from South no matter what, “You just have to mates and an vent such killings Korea when such a revelation pro- be careful,” said biology major Elva English profes- from occurring. vides no insight or relevance to the Supreme Court Rules Partial Birth Abortion not Unconstitutional in 5-4 Decision Mora, 22. “Anything can happen.” sor expressed If you have a class- Cho’s roommates story,” stated the AAJA Web site. In an effort to help students cope concern over his “ and classmates “It’s important to know his back- mate that has a prob- BY MARK SHERMAN The 5-4 decision written by Jus- nedy said in the majority opinion. its the abhorrent procedure of par- pregnancy, although Kennedy said phen Breyer, David Souter and John with such a tragic incident, the Stu- creative writ- said that Cho ground, but because he was crazy is Associated Press tice Anthony Kennedy said the Doctors who violate the law could tial birth abortion,” he said. “Today’s alternate, more widely used proce- Paul Stevens. dent Health and Counseling Center ing assignments. lem, dont’ wait till was a “troubled, not because he was from Korea,” said [email protected] Partial Birth Abortion Ban Act that face up to two years in federal pris- decision affirms that the Constitu- dures remain legal. In 2000, the court with key dif- encourages students to seek coun- Students said his they come to you. very quiet young business marketing major David Yi, Congress passed and Bush signed on. tion does not stand in the way of More than 1 million abortions ferences in its membership struck seling that is available to them on writings were man” whose “bi- 21. “I’m not worried. I don’t think “ WASHINGTON (AP) - The into law in 2003 does not violate a In dissent, Justice Ruth Bader the people’s representatives enacting are performed in the United States down a state ban on partial-birth. campus. Following the shootings twisted and con- – Erin Garrett zarre behavior this is as big as 9/11 where people woman’s constitutional right to an Ginsburg said the ruling “cannot laws reflecting the compassion and each year. Nearly 90 percent of The Republican-controlled Con- at Virginia Tech, staff at the cen- tained explicit became even less of Middle Eastern descent were ha- Supreme Court’s new conservative Biology Major majority gave anti-abortion forces a abortion. be understood as anything other humanity of America.” those occur in the first 12 weeks of gress responded in 2003 by passing ter “called around campus to see violence, accord- predictable in rassed.” Siding with Kennedy were Bush’s than an effort to chip away at a right It was the first time the court pregnancy, and are not affected by a federal law that called the proce- how students were reacting [to the ing to CNN. recent weeks,” Yet Radio-TV-Film major Ho- landmark victory Wednesday in a 5- 4 decision that bans a controversial two appointees, Chief Justice John declared again and again by this banned a specific procedure in a case Wednesday’s ruling. dure inhumae and unnecessary to shootings],” said Gail Pakalns, direc- Lucinda Roy, said roommates toshi Nakamura, 19, who came from Roberts and Justice Samuel Alito, court.” over how - not whether - to perform “Today’s decision is alarming,” preserve a woman’s health. tor of counseling and psychological former chair- Joseph Aust and Japan a year ago to study at CSUF, abortion procedure nationwide. BY JAZMINE GRAZA/Daily Titan Staff Photographer For the first time since the court along with Justices Antonin Scalia Reacting to the ruling, Bush said an abortion. Ginsburg wrote in dissent for the Federal judges in California, Ne- services.“Everyone is concerned, but woman of Vir- Karan Grewal in thinks that the fact that the killer BELLY DANCING and Clarence Thomas. that it affirms the progress his ad- Abortion rights groups as well as court’s liberal bloc. She said the rul- braska and New York said the law everyone seems to be OK.” ginia Tech’s English department, an Associated Press report. was Asian will hurt Asian American - Dance major Daisy Munoz allured established a woman’s right to an a crowd as she belly danced in the Quad Wednesday after- abortion in 1973, the justices said The law is constitutional despite ministration has made to defend the the leading association of obstetri- ing “refuses to take ... seriously” pre- was unconstitutional. The Supreme The center received a large amount went to the campus police to get help “If you have a classmate that has a students. noon at the Middle Eastern Club’s 3rd Annual Culture not containing an exception that “sanctity of life.” cians and gynecologists have said vious Supreme Court decisions on Court accepted appeals from Cali- of calls yesterday, but “that is not and urged Cho to get counseling. problem, don’t wait till they come to “There’s going to be some prob- the Constitution permits a nation- Event. wide prohibition on a specific abor- would allow the procedure if needed “I am pleased that the Supreme that such a ruling could threaten abortion. fornia and Nebraska, setting up necessarily saying that it is because “The threats seemed to be un- you,” Garrett said. “You can’t ignore lems for Asian American students to preserve a woman’s health, Ken- Court has upheld a law that prohib- most abortions after 12 weeks of She was joined by Justices Ste- Wednesday’s ruling. of the shootings at Virginia,” Pakalns derneath the surface. 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here do you go to get According to the brochure, yon Road. The museum is on the away from the stresses of “Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary has a left and parking is located in the life? Balmy beaches may dual mission-to support science gravel lot past the sanctuary. Wbe an obvious choice for Cal State and environmental education and Total Distance: Fullerton students because of the to act as a sanctuary for the pres- about 30 miles. close proximity, but there are other ervation of the local native habitat Admission: less obvious choices waiting to be and wildlife.” Free but donations are excepted discovered. Address: and used toward feeding the Gleb Zilberberg, a 25-year-old 29322 Modjeska Canyon Road, birds. business management major, said Modjeska Canyon, CA 92676- Hours of operation: that he goes for hikes to get away. 9801. The Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary “I heard about Modjeska Canyon Directions: is open to the public, Tuesday from a long-time high school friend From CSUF take the 57S to 91e – Sunday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with who is a big-time tree-hugging na- to the 55S. exit Chapman from the exception of holidays. By Melissa Fitzgerald/daily titan staff ture boy,” Zilberberg said. the 55 and go east. Chapman He said that it’s a way for him to turns into Santiago Canyon Road. For more information visit unwind. Continue on Santiago Canyon www.tuckerwildlife.org or call “It’s relaxing. And it’s a closer Road until reaching the “Wildlife (714) 649-2760. version of Yellowstone,” Zilberberg Sanctuary” sign. Soon after the said. sign turn left on Modjeska Can- -Compiled by Melissa Fitzgerald The trails are for everyone and beginners will find them fun, he said. The paths may not be too challenging for professionals, “We have a resident bobcat,” but regardless it is local, Zilberberg Wiens said. said. “I heard about Although Wiens smirks as she Modjeska Canyon is located next Modjeska Canyon speaks about the wildlife, she advises to Irvine, while beautiful, the wild- from a long time high to take precautions. life can prove menacing according to “I’d say go in a group,” she said.

Zilberberg. school friend who is a For safety reasons, hikers should

“Bring something – a knife, gun big time tree hugging go in at least groups of two and also or big stick,” he said. nature boy. “ bring water to stay hydrated, Wiens Hikers should beware of snakes. – Gleb Zilberberg said. Remember to bring a camera. If Business Management Major If the thrill of nature is not you get tired after hiking, there is a enough, some find the thrill of gam- bird sanctuary on the premises, Zil- bling as another way to get away berberg said. at Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary in from it all. “The bird sanctuary is a bit out- Modjeska Canyon, said it’s a good Losing money at the Santa Anita dated and under-budgeted but it’s way to get back to nature. Race Track on a beautiful day may Above And cool and it’s sponsored by CSUF,” The sanctuary is run by CSUF Left - he said. and is used as a research location by Modjeska Amanda Wiens, an employee students. see day triPs - Page 7 Canyon. April 19, 2007 7 InTRoSpeCT Santa Anita Race Track Brief History of the track: About 33 miles. According to the Santa Anita General Admission: Web site, the track opened on $5, Club House admission is Christmas Day, 1934 and the $8.50 and Turf Club admission former Turf Club, Club House is $20. If the Turf Club is your and mammoth Grandstand were choice, keep in mind that busi- designed by the Los Angeles ness casual dress code is required. architect Gordon B. Kaufmann. If dressing is not a hindrance, The Web site also notes the the Turf Club offers a view of the racetrack as, “blending Spanish- finish line, restaurant-style dining flavored, Art Deco architectural and wagering amenities accord- design with luscious landscaping ing to the Santa Anita Racetrack and a wealth of art and orna- Web site. mental sculpture, the goal was to General Information: create not just a racetrack but a Santa Anita opens Dec. 26th grand and beautiful public park. every year and is open till late Through the years, the original April. April 22nd is the closing concept remains intact-and is racing day this year and April faithfully enhanced.” 21st is Fan Appreciation Day. After 60 years of welcoming For Fan Appreciation Day the visitors, Santa Anita was reno- track has discounted each of the vated in 1999 to a cost of $15 following items to a $1: general million. But according to Santa admission, parking, beer, hot Anita’s Web site, the track has dogs, soft drinks, popcorn, and only improved. ice cream. “Today, the glory of America’s For more information most beautiful racing venue visit www.santaanita.com or for shines more brightly than ever general information call (626) before.” 574-RACe. Photos By Melissa Fitzgerald/daily titan sraff Total distance: -Compiled by Melissa Fitzgerald Above And beLow-The Santa Anita Race Track. day triPs: Pounding hearts and hooves at race amplify the anticipation, Solis down with the rough crowd or ruf- (From Page 6) said. fians,” Solis said. not be for everyone, but Miriam So- “It is exciting and the day goes by Though Solis goes regularly she lis, a 24-year-old english major, said really fast,” she said. admits she does not always win. “The separation all the excitement keeps bringing her Between eating hotdogs and “one time we actually won a de- of classes ... it’s back. drinking beer, Solis said that she cent amount. It was a long shot. We interesting to see that. Solis goes every couple of months places small bets to make the races won over $100,” she said. but wasn’t always a fan. more interesting. Solis said the grounds of Santa I like to be down with

“I was a little girl and I went with “It’s just laid back and you have Anita are nice and the caretakers the rough crowd or my dad. I thought it was boring. I those little rushes,” Solis said. keep it up really well, which is also ruffians. just wanted to see the horses,” she “ There’s more to the racetrack than a plus. – Miriam Solis said. betting and beer. She also said if you go to Santa But since growing up Solis said Solis said she has also noticed the Anita there is a lot to do in the sur- English Major that she enjoys the atmosphere class distinction at the racetrack, rounding area after the races. much more. which she thinks is interesting to “There’s so much other stuff to do The sounds of the pounding horse observe. out there. There’s the mall and a lot hooves coupled with the pounding “The separation of classes ... it’s of good restaurants,” Solis said. to new gamblers: study up on the of the booklets in gamblers’ hands interesting to see that. I like to be Solis’ offered this piece of advice horses and make small bets.

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As graduation nears, the ey away now. if i’d known i’d be re- Students don’t have to collection notices are paying it until my hair turns gray, i worry about repay- starting to pile up never would have bought all those ing the loans until Titan Editorial clothes and things that i thought i graduation.The Providing insight, analysis and perspective since 1960 needed at the time. Honestly, i don’t money allows By DaraLyN SchOeNewaLD even remember what i spent all that those students Daily Titan Staff Writer loan money on. i just know that i to earn degrees June A Call to Action [email protected] spent it on stuff i didn’t really need. that will hypo- w h e n i resign my Saturday’s Social Justice kitchen; others will work to Come to think of it, i bought one thetically net a in six weeks, i will be a college lease. Summit is a great example provide safety nets so people of those mini-fridges, which i rarely well-paying job. graduate and let me tell you, the last And even though stu- of how we can improve our can’t slip through the cracks used and ultimately ended up giving However, as i stand four years have gone by so fast. it all dent loans are widely regarded world. as easily. away. on the threshold of gradu- seems like a blur of papers, projects, to be a good value to us debt-laden, However, too many peo- it doesn’t really matter As i reflect back on those loans ation, it just seems like stu- midterms and finals. cash poor students, the interest rates ple seem more eager to talk what we try to improve – the and the amount of money they rep- dent loans are only one more way in fact, it didn’t really hit me that on them increase every year, just like about change, about how aggregate acts of thousands resent, i wonder if i knew what i was we students get nickel-and-dimed this is the final stretch of my col- tuition. i’m left here on the precipice things should be, than to ef- or millions working toward getting myself into when i signed the to death. Tuition and miscellaneous legiate career until i started getting of graduating, broke to be sure, but fect that change. a better world is worth more promissory notes. But i do know for student fees have increased dramati- notices in the mail that the grace pe- grateful to just be done with school. Being a good citizen isn’t than any one person could certain that i would never have got- cally since i first enrolled in 2003, riod for my student loans is ending And i’ll likely continue to be broke about being seen saving the ever do. ten through college without taking with an additional fee hike of seven soon. until these loans are finally paid in e n v i r o n - it doesn’t out loans. My family was unable to percent set for this fall. There’s nothing like a bill for over full. ment or giv- really mat- help with school expenses and even The cost of textbooks skyrockets $25,000 in loan repayments to make i can only hope that all the loans i ing leftovers ter what working a part-time job through every semester and it has become Being a good citizen reality set in. school wasn’t enough for me to be harder to sell books back to try to took out will be worth it, that i will to a bum. “ r e a s o n s i estimate that at $40 a month – actually find a well-paying job and Being a isn’t about being seen drive any able to afford the constantly increas- recoup any money, since publishing the minimum payment – it will take that the interest rates won’t get so

good citizen individual ing price of a higher education. companies are constantly slapping a saving the environment me just about the rest of my adult high that i get bogged down in of

is about bet- p e r s o n in theory, student loans are a great new cover on an old book and calling life to pay off what i owe. debt before i even have a chance to tering our or giving leftovers to a – whether idea for those who otherwise might it a new edition. Even the rent i pay “ i really regret frittering that mon- begin my life. society. As bum. Being a good cit- p e o p l e not be able to afford an education. for my apartment is increasing this college-edu- izen is about bettering s p r e a d cated peo- our society. good work ple, people because of Necessary to Take Action Against Social Injustice who have their faith a few human rights violations. bers through glass windows. anything in the midst of injustice. b e n e f i t e d in the gos- Recent reports of crimes A report from the BBC’s “This What kind of world is this – that ignorance has become more popular from both public schooling pel, their care for their fellow against humanity should World” revealed that “north Korea someone would passively watch and acknowledging the truth has be- and from the capitalist sys- man or simply because they inspire action is killing political prisoners in gas another person die through a glass come dangerous for us – our genera- tem, we Titans have an even feel they have to, it still helps chambers.” They also discovered that window? tion has become so egocentric. We larger responsibility. We are mold this world positively. new chemical weapons were being our world is doomed if refuse to look at anything that forces going to be called upon to There are a lot of terrible By Grace J. Lee tested on women and children, as this type of mentality exists. us to open up our eyes and see reality be leaders, organizers and things in this world. Some of Daily Titan Staff Writer well as the families of rebels and po- Social injustice is real and it is hap- the way it is. troubleshooters. our know- it can be called directed evil, [email protected] litical prisoners held in secret jails. pening in our world right now. Al- Remembering that we are created how provides no posterity if like the genocides in Rwan- imagine the conditions these though we will likely never be able to depend on one another and that it’s only used to advance our- da, former Yugoslavia and imagine being stripped of your people live in. imagine the emo- to completely get rid of all the prob- we ultimately need each other may selves. now Darfur. basic rights given to you as a citizen tional, physical and psychological lems in the world, we can still do our help us take action. it is imperative As Edmund Burke is sup- Some of it is born of thou- of this country. Try giving up your state most of them go through on part to fulfill our individual duties to to do something about the horrible posed to have said, evil can sands or millions of small, right to speak or your right to vote. a daily basis. They are being ex- change people’s lives. things happening to not only the only triumph when good careless acts, like the litter Most of us wouldn’t last one minute ecuted without reason and their not all of us have to be in the good people in north Korea today, men do nothing. building up on a highway. without complaining or throwing a lives are of no value in their country. United nations or peace Corps to but individuals worldwide. We have a responsibility to But as long as people re- temper tantrum. But the reality is: Families are packed together while make a difference. Even a small This weekend is the social justice not only improve ourselves, main indifferent, uninterest- There are places in the world where individual prisoners stand alone step of action can impact the world. summit on campus. it is the perfect but the lot of those around ed or otherwise unwilling to people are living with no rights at awaiting death, whether it is in an it all comes down to how much love opportunity to learn and to take ac- us. effect change, the best we can all. airtight gas chamber or a dark room. and care we have for those we do not tion. Change is possible. For some people, that expect is a capricious world one of these suffering nations one witness, from the BBC reports, know, those who are not directly a As someone once said, “To the means volunteering at a soup ruled by petty self-interest. is north Korea, a country that testified that scientists watch prison- part of our lives. our individualistic world you may be one person, but to suffers from far more than just ers suffocate to death in gas cham- society has numbed us from feeling one person you may be the world.” If You are all Grown Up, Braces can be a Bitch if you’re not a teenager, i’ll never forget those kids saying i This time, i had to get braces on i eat, which has to be the absolute could open a coke can with my teeth the top and bottom and have them worst part of having them. brace yourself for some (which i could not). on for over a year. Being that i am constantly talking trouble with braces. it was an awful experience, so The experience, the second time to people, sometimes i am unsure if when i entered eighth grade i decid- around, has been my worst yet. all that food is out. By Sarah GammiLL ed to get my beaver teeth fixed. i somehow forgot that i am not a Yesterday i found myself sitting My braces only had to be on for 14–year-old kid anymore, and that in my car for 20 minutes trying to Daily Titan Staff Writer LETTERS To THE EDiToR eight months. Afterward i had that the only people i know with braces floss to get a piece of food that was [email protected] award-winning smile i always want- are my 16-year-old cousins. wedged between my braces, while ed. now, i was complimented on it’s as though the only thing any- my boyfriend sat disgusted. Any feedback, positive or negative, is encouraged, as we in life there is the good, the bad my teeth and sometimes even asked one can see is my braces. There is no way to feel sexy with and the ugly. strive to keep an open dialogue with our readership. The if they were my own. Before when i would order a drink braces, unless there’s no smiling in- For me, braces are all of those They were. i wouldn’t have to show i.D., now volved. i get dressed up, do my hair Daily Titan reserves the right to edit letters for length, wrapped up into one. With this, the past nine years i do. When i went to get my nose and makeup, but then i look in the it all began back in elementary grammar and spelling. Direct all comments, questions have passed without any other pierced they asked if i was 18 yet. mirror and smile. school where i was known as Bucky incidents. Five months ago though, i’ll be turning 23 soon. “Wow,” i think. it’s like the brac- or concerns, along with your full name and major, to Beaver; that freakishly tall girl with i noticed a gap on the side of my When i asked for a job applica- es cancel out all my preparation. the enormous gap between her executive editor Adam Levy at [email protected]. teeth. i decided to get braces to cor- tion recently, i was told that i must They’re the center of attention, the teeth. rect it. be at least16 years old to work there. bear trap in my mouth.” i figured this wouldn’t be bad i set the record straight. it’s not exactly the type of bling considering my experience before My biggest pet peeve about my that i want in my mouth, but the was great. braces though comes when i am out question is, are they worth it? Are Yet, little did i know, i was with my boyfriend. When we go out they worth the self-consciousness entering a whole new world, a to dinner or to stores, i constantly that i feel? At the moment i say “hell world where braces were taboo at my have people asking me if i am his no,” but in the long run when they’re age. little sister. off i’ll say, “yes.” Yeah, Tom Cruise got braces later not cool! Therefore, until they’re off i’ll con- in life, but he’s loony. Braces are also my enemy after tinue to feel like Ugly Betty’s twin.

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Losing My Religion Regarding “Harmony in Conflict 4/10,” Harmony, i read your ar- BY Dave Bruemmer ticle titled, “Jefferson Thought You Were an idiot” last week and my initial reaction was disappointment. Honey, Get The Door Your perception of America and the words our forefathers wrote centu- Everybody loves answering the curious, the oxford Annotated is formulate a verse that is half meta- beliefs like political candidates any the King James Bible, with stories ries ago is sad, but not surprising of door to discover a friendly Mor- really good and close to the earliest phor and half literal. time now. that draw close parallels to Bible a young person with very little life mon or Jehovah’s Witness in their Greek and Hebrew translations. Another personal favorite of According to Witness doctrine, stories. experience. presence. i know i do, but that’s Another observation i had when mine is their fanciful interpreta- all of the churches of the world one issue that jumps off the While the US is far from perfect, because i gain a perverse satisfac- talking to Witnesses is that they all tion of Matthew 24:34, where Je- are under the control of Satan, pages is the fact that many of the the idea of Thomas Jefferson’s words tion from putting them to the espouse the same party line like sus tells his disciples that some of except for them of course. if you claims in it are clearly falsifiable. For were a vision that our country would test. Usually it is they who want to robots. it seems to be a situation them will still be alive when the aren’t with them, then essentially example, this account of American continue to strive for equality of all get away from me rather than the where the church (sic) has done end of the world comes. For years you are screwed regardless of what history describes large civilizations people. our country has progressed other way around. one thing that all the thinking, all the work and Jehovah’s Witnesses, referring to you do. There is no hell, but you for which there is no archaeological greatly in this area, especially over bemuses me is that i’ve found that come up with all the answers. The their failed prophecy of 1914 won’t get to live forever and if you evidence. it refers to horses, cattle, the past 60 years as our country has none of them have any real histori- average Witness simply absorbs the which they reinterpreted to mean are alive when the end comes, you pigs, elephants and other animals broken down gender and ethnic bar- cal knowledge of their religious or- spoon-fed answers and interpreta- that Jesus did in fact come invisibly will die a horrific death. However, that did not exist in Mesoamerica riers to create opportunities for ALL ganization. tions without question. And a lot in 1914, have been saying that in i wouldn’t lose any sleep over it if prior to the Spaniards importing people. As an atheist, these groups don’t of those interpretations seem to be fact Jesus was not referring to his i were you. They want to believe them. Also described are crops i recommend that you read Har- trouble me more than any others based on taking several unrelated disciples, but rather to people who that they are somehow special, and that didn’t exist, while actual ani- old G. Moore’s book “We Were Sol- might. Most of the Mormons and Bible verses and piecing them to- were living in 1914 still being alive hallelujah to them for it, but at the mals and crops that did exist in the diers once ... And Young” about the Witnesses i’ve met are good people gether, completely out of context. when Armageddon begins. As the end of the day their beliefs do not region are never referred to. Some men of the 7th Cavalry who fought and generally friendly and trust- So when i ask ranks of those hold up to scrutiny. of the names of the characters are in Vietnam. The unit was composed worthy. For the most part i think the Witness in alive in 1914 on to the Mormons, i had some Greek, when in fact the Greek in- of men from a variety of socioeco- that their beliefs are harmless, ex- my living room a continue to get missionaries visit me at the request fluence on the israelites would not nomic backgrounds and included cept sometimes to themselves, if precisely crafted thinner and thin- of somebody i know. These young have come until the 4th century soldiers who were white, asian, the allegations i’ve heard of wide- question, what “ ner, last i heard men were pretty nice guys, and B.C. There are chariots and steel black and hispanic.. Although out- spread sexual and other abuses be- follows is the As an atheist, these they have now one of them shared the story with swords, when neither the wheel numbered, their ability to work as a ing suppressed and even tolerated equivalent of ants groups don’t trouble changed their me about how Joseph Smith was nor steel technology was available team led to victory in battle. These by their organizations are accurate. losing their place me more than any stance on this. a prophet of God who received in this region. These are but a few men fought to preserve a vision by From my experiences past and in line. i am not What a surprise. i revelation via golden plates hidden of the many problems that need Jefferson that our country is based present, mainstream Christians are impressed at all other might. Most never would have on a mountain. He told me how to be addressed when taking this on, equality and opportunity for all. generally hostile toward them, but with the Biblical of the Mormons and seen that spin job theirs was the true church of God book as genuine history. Many of these men died preserving usually it’s under their breath. i knowledge of the Witnesses i’ve met coming. and the rest of the story. i listened Another blunder by Smith lies in our values, something that many still get told to stay clear of them – Witnesses i meet. The reality is intently, and then asked him what his translations of Egyptian hiero- men AnD women are doing every- they’re a cult, they’re brainwashed, And like many are good people and that the roots hard physical evidence he had that glyphics. The language was consid- day in the Middle East while you at- etc. There are even ex-Witnesses others, they seem generally friendly and of the Witness any of that story was true. He re- ered undecipherable in his day, and tend college. and Mormons who organize into to take the liberty trustworthy. For the movement lie plied that if it was evidence that i when the Rosetta stone was finally My wife and i come from differ- watchdog groups and they are of interpreting most part i think that with one Charles was looking for (of course it was), deciphered, Smith’s translations of ent ethnic backgrounds and our son happy to share all the horror sto- certain parts of Taze Russell, who he couldn’t give that to me. What Egyptian characters were found to is a bi-racial child who, generations

ries with you. the Bible literally their beliefs are harm- made money he had was a feeling in his heart be utter nonsense. in one instance, ago, would probably not have the

one has to take a lot of that stuff and others meta- less, except sometimes cheating farmers that told him that his beliefs were Smith translated some documents same opportunities afforded to oth- with a grain of salt, but curiosity phorically to suit to themselves ... “ by selling his very true. found with a mummy and discov- ers. My wife and i are both veterans got the best of me and eventually their beliefs. pricey “Miracle Great. ered that they were the writings of of foreign wars and are proud to be led me to examine the claims of For example, Wheat”, which Mormonism is true because he Abraham himself! Some of those members of a great nation, some- these religions. the Bible men- he claimed grew has gas, heartburn or the warm papyri actually survived a fire to thing we don’t take for granted nor The Witnesses have more knowl- tions 144,000 five times faster fuzzies. There’s compelling evi- this day, and when examined by criticize because we feel inferior. edge of the Bible than the guy on male virgin Jews than regular dence if i’ve ever seen it. There has Egyptologists, well … in the words You are afforded the opportunity the street, however, there are some who will make up wheat. The gov- to be other reasons that make peo- of F.S. Spaulding, Smith’s transla- to attend an excellent college at a problems with this. the Heavenly choir when the end ernment eventually determined ple want to convert to Mormon- tions were “a farrago of nonsense decent tuition price. You were also For one thing, they have their of days comes (Revelation 7:4-8, that his Miracle Wheat was no ism than some bull-bleep story. from beginning to end.” chosen to write for a respected cam- own Bible translation called the 14:1-4). Witnesses take this to different than regular wheat, and The Book of Mormon is the The nail in the coffin of the Book pus newspaper. i tend to believe that new World Translation. Coinci- mean that seats in Heaven are lim- he wound up in litigation. You core scripture to the Latter-Day of Mormon lies in its claim that the your socioeconomic background had dentally, in certain places where ited, and that only 144,000 will have to wonder right there about Saints, and this book is also the native Americans descended from nothing to do with your selection for there is ambiguity in the Bible, the go to Heaven when Jesus returns. his credibility. Also, he was firmly key to examining the truth-value Hebraic origin. This was a theory this position. That is the true mean- nWT translates in a manner as to Everyone on Earth will be slaugh- convinced that the battle of Ar- of their beliefs. The book is said to going around the mill in Smith’s ing of opportunity in America. Add fit perfectly with their own peculiar tered in horrific fashion, save for mageddon would occur in 1914. be a historical account of a group day. However, modern DnA evi- to the fact that you are a woman, doctrines (e.g. no belief in a literal the smiling faithful Witnesses who Since then, Witnesses have made of israelites who journeyed to a dence has thoroughly refuted that and think of how many newspapers Hell, denial of the Trinity, Jesus will get to go on for 1000 years and unfulfilled predictions of the end previously uninhabited America. claim and shows that they, in fact, you could write for outside this great is not God, etc.). This is nothing get a shot at immortality spent on of the world as we know it occur- The time period is 600BC-400AD. descend from Asiatic origin. nation … not many. America is the new, as there are many Bibles out Earth in bliss. So they take the ref- ring in 1915, 1918, 1920, 1925, now Joseph Smith translated this now i don’t dislike Mormons only nation that affords such oppor- there that differ greatly, and each erence to the 144,000 literally, but 1941, 1975 and 1994. They are text with divine help, and he was and Witnesses, and i am not intol- tunities. one of them makes the claim of be- they don’t take the part about male still convinced that the end is very translating golden plates that were erant of them for their beliefs, but Good luck with your future as ing God’s absolute word. However, virgin Jews literally, but a meta- near, but eventually they will learn written in reformed Egyptian and if they want to seek me out with you will someday leave college and the secular scholarly community phor. That folks, is called having to get out of the prediction busi- conveniently translated into King their claims and their stories, then seek to achieve opportunities in the does not consider the nWT to be your cake and eating it too. How ness. While they are at it, they can James-style english. Much of the they become fair game for me to real world. i suggest you dismiss a scholarly translation. if you are absurd to think that God would stop flip-flopping some of their book seems to be a plagiarism of call them on their bull. your feelings that you are somehow mistreated and work towards success E-mail Dave at [email protected] on your merit and talent. David Kowalski

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Send resume to [email protected] or call 714-708-3291 x202 for more information or to set up an interview. 10 April 19, 2007 opinion TiTAnS TALK BACK I Think I’ll Just Do it Tomorrow “A good newspaper, I suppose, is a nation talking to itself.” - Arthur Miller time and sleep to finish them. i’ve nighter during her four years of col- As finals approach stu- EDiToR: EDiToR: fall, the Daily Titan is one of them pulled more all-nighters and spent lege until this semester. too. dents have themselves to more late nights doing homework She’s an overachiever for sure, This letter is days overdue and i Regarding “Howard’s private At Berkeley, a school that has in the last two weeks than i have but maybe the rest of us procrasti- blame for procrastination realize that. A member of my frater- parts not That Big Afterall 4/16,” nearly the same student enrollment during my four years of college com- nators can learn from her example. nity has a regular piece every Mon- i think you really missed the point and commuter students, our news- By CaiTLyN COLLiNS bined. She starts on big assignments at least day in the Daily Titan. on 4/16 he on the Don imus piece. To say that paper was and is more spirited and Daily Titan Staff Writer However, i can’t blame any of this two weeks ahead of time and finishes published an article entitled “The Howard Stern should be the one to informative than what seems like a [email protected] on my professors. them with enough First Time.” This article upset and defend Don imus is outrageous. not city-community newspaper that you Most professors time to ask me to offended many at CSUF, including to mention the attack on his change get for free in the mail once a week. it is approaching that time of adequately prepare edit them for her. myself, but this time the line was from terrestrial radio to satellite ra- The big thing that you guys are miss- year. their students for “i’ve pulled more all- But even when crossed. This piece does not speak dio. To say that he is obscure today ing is keeping the school together in The libraries are full, class atten- the end of the se- students procras- nighters and spent for Sigma nu Fraternity, inc. in any because of his move has nothing to the form of information. Keeping dance is down and all over campus, mester. in the be- tinate, profes- way, shape or form. We are, and will do with the defense of imus. The CSUF informed about CSUF activi- students have the hurried, deter- ginning, professors more late nights doing sors are almost always be, a fraternity of gentlemen. number of subscribers has risen from ties, events, accolades, etc...is VERY mined walks of people who need to give syllabi to every always willing to homework in the last We are taught the values of Love, under 1 million in late 2004 to over important especially in an area like get somewhere – fast. student and most work with them. two weeks than i have Truth, Honor, Mind, Heart and 6 million in late 2006. if that’s not athletics. For example (i was a track Students are researching papers spend the first day Countless times “ Character. relevance i don’t know what is. He ath lete at Berkeley which is why this with any spare time they can find, of class reading it during my four years professors have exit is unfortunate that one person has single-handedly saved Sirius and stands out for me), you guys have a skipping classes to finish assignments out loud and point- tended deadlines of college combined. can bring a blemish to what Sigma killed satellite radio. track team. i wouldn’t know that be- from other classes and some are even ing out due dates to for unique student nu truly stands for, as well as all obviously you have not seen the cause you guys haven’t written one bringing laptops to class. This is not their students. it is situations and pro- other Greek organizations, especially ratings drop of 97.1 FM which was single article on their success this to take notes like usual, but to do the students’ job to vided extra credit after Greek Week, five days full of in the top three with Stern on, now year. work from other classes. retain that informa- work when they events which raise funds and aware- has fallen out of the top 20 even with instead i’ve read articles about the With a little less than a month tion and start planning their semes- didn’t need to. ness for CSUF’s philanthropy, Camp Adam Carolla. not to mention the Lakers, Clippers, Angels and other until finals week, many students ters accordingly. However, if students prepared Titan. way stations are scrambling to change professional teams. That’s great but have entered into panic mode. While it’s true that many profes- for the semester by consolidating all The American collegiate frater- their formats because terrestrial ra- students would rather read an article How will we finish all of our assign- sors assign due dates close together their due dates onto one calendar nity is an institute that promotes dio is garbage and everyone knows in the LA Times, oC Register or ments in just one month? With all- at the middle and end of the se- and managing their free time better, academics, philanthropy, campus it. You cannot listen to music any- ESpn.com for information on their nighters, a loss of a social life and entire mester, students should be aware of professors wouldn’t have to do all involvement, leadership, brother- more for one hour without hearing favorite team rather than a student’s weekends dedicated only to home- that at the beginning of the semes- that extra work. hood, networking, civility and ap- “Universal City nissan!!!” or hearing attempt to cover a pro team. work in mind, a common cry is ter. plus, second-year students and it isn’t a professor’s job to cater propriate social behavior. i wish “Last night” by p. Diddy five times This is no attack on your guys’ heard. above should know how a semester to individual students’ lives. it is a there was enough room in this paper in a row! Why are people going to paper, but these are the areas where “Why do professors assign all of works and that they will inevitably professor’s job to teach, and part of to convey to you the true meaning pay for radio? So they don’t have to you guys need improvement. As a our assignments at once and right at have a heavier workload during mid- that lesson is allowing students to and purpose of Sigma nu Fraternity listen to Rick “d-----bag” Dees and former track athlete, that part hit the end of the semester?” terms and the weeks leading up to become responsible adults. Students and Greek Life, but words cannot his “spousal arousal.” people said the home for me because getting men- As a graduating senior, i un- finals. have only themselves to blame when replicate experience. same thing about FM when AM was tioned in the Daily Californian was derstand the frustration. i have so And it’s definitely possible to the workload piles up, and profes- cool. not to forget everyone said the always a big deal and there was al- many assignments to complete that plan ahead. Take my roommate, for sors cannot be blamed for students’ Francis “Bubba” Sanchez same thing about cable when regular ways an equal amount of articles i’ve had to give up a lot of social example, who hasn’t pulled an all- lack of preparation. President, Sigma Nu TV was the norm. written about each sport whether it Stern left because his show be- was football or crew. You guys seri- came a watered down version of ously have an awesome track team, How Many Tragedies Until We Have Real Gun Control? what it was in previous years at its give them some print space. height. The FCC was on witch hunt By CHRiSTiNa SUaREZ i am not trying to take away the organization The Million Mom as long as they obey the laws that go and the only witch they were going Ozzie Daily Titan Freelance Writer rights of all the hunters out there, March have actively tried to change along with them. The government after was Stern. i am an avid listener [email protected] they should be able to hunt because gun control laws and have been and the nRA need to wake up and to Stern’s morning show. You strike EDiToR: they have the right to bear arms in unsuccessful. According to The realize there is a huge problem that me as a person who obviously thinks Recently i have been thinking the Second Amendment. All i am Million Mom March chapters, more is not going to be solved by doing they understand the show but have Regarding Dave Bruemmer’s about what has taken place in our saying is that guns should be given than 148,000 people have been nothing. no clue what they are talking about. “Losing My Religion,” i’m respond- country, so many school shootings it to those who actually need them. killed in America by a gun and Schools should be a safe place to Howard Stern is funny, brilliant and ing to your article and as a 50-year- is really hard to keep track of them. America has one of the highest 14,500 of them are children and learn and grow, not a place to be a comedic genius. His show is satiri- old Cal State grad who’s had a few We all remember the Columbine gun death rates in the world teens. scared for your life. Students should cal humor. To put it into perspective, years of religious training, some of massacre that took the lives of 12 and is increasing daily. i saw a news report a not have to worry that someone is it is similar to the television show your points are well taken. But i students and a teacher. More recent- Compared to other month ago that horri- carrying assault rifles and 9 mm “All in the Family.” Half the nation still get the feeling that you’re telling ly the shootings that occurred at Vir- countries with stricter fied me. A man took guns in their backpacks. loved Archie Bunker because he was yourself and your peers that you’re ginia Tech University that killed 33, gun control America is his 3-year-old son into i can only dream about the fu- a racist. Those people are the idiots an atheist just so maybe God might including the lone gunman, while living in the dark ages, big a gun store with him to ture and hope that my children of America who do not understand change your mind. Unfortuneately injuring more than 30 students, fac- time. Canada is a great ex- purchase an AK47, also and grandchildren will not have to satire. The same people who don’t that’s not going to happen. The ulty and staff. ample of a country that has known as a “cop killer” gun. worry about students bringing guns understand that Stern brings this evidence is too overwhelming for a it makes me wonder, will we ever kept a tight hold on who gets The man gave his son a fully to school. Hopefully they can go to humor out to point out how idiotic simplistic “oh i’m an atheist now” live in a country with gun control? guns and how they use them. i loaded gun and hoisted it on his school without being searched and it really is. He has a KKK leader by attitude. After these school shootings it is believe America should be the same shoulder while telling him that he is scanned before entering a classroom. the name of Daniel Karver regularly The idea behind “God” is that even more evident to me that the way. According to The Coalition a soldier and must kill people. This if we don’t get smart and believe that on the show; it is hilarious to hear people can enjoy/respect/love Cre- government needs to change our gun to Stop Gun Violence, more than has got to stop! we need gun control in this country his reasoning for hating minorities. ation in the present – whether it be control policies. The only ones who 80 Americans die from gun deaths is our government to blame or that will be the reality for future gen- That’s the point to show how dumb a tree, kids, a wife, fish, the ocean should have guns should be police per day. Many groups such as the the nRA? These people believe that erations. these people really are by exposing – whatever. From that simplistic and military. Don’t get me wrong, The Coalition and the grassroots everyone has the right to own guns, Thank you, Mr. president. them. viewpoint comes an observation Nicholas Rojas onLY with the Unknowable – that Communications Major life has billions and billions of different facets and not just a few but we are still a part of that. if you care to explore it further EDiToR: there’s 3 or 4 books out now that explore scientific evidence for Cre- Ever since graduating from Cal ation. Berkeley, i’ve been living with my Also, it sounds like you and your brother (who goes to school here) friends have a grudge against Chris- for the last year. Fortunately i have a tianity – fine. Christians are dull and flexible work schedule and i’ve man- boring people and think only in Ab- aged to find time to satisfy my in- solutes. Go around them then. Talk tellectual curiosity by taking a class to an orthodox Jew about their reli- here and there. Anyways i’ve noticed gion and see if they’re still looking. as with most students who attend Quite often God will meet you CSUF is that it is lacking in school halfway... spirit. Aside from all the various factors that are responsible for this pit- Brent Waterbury

7 April 19, 2007 SPORTS 11 Urlacher offensive Woes For Fined For looKINg For a coMeBacK Angels’ Lineup Continue Wearing in 3-0 Shutout Loss to A’s Hat Questions linger over He retired 14 of 15 hitters during Associated Press one stretch in a game that took just Vladimir Guerrero and 2 hours, 9 minutes. Chicago Bears linebacker Brian Howie Kendricks’ health Justin Duchscherer worked the Urlacher was fined $100,000 by the eighth and Huston Street earned his NFL for wearing a cap during Su- fourth save in four chances by pitching a perfect ninth to complete the per Bowl media day that promoted Associated Press a sponsor not authorized by the five-hitter. league. “It’s not just Vlad but Chone Fig- Dan Haren enjoyed watching his gins and Kendrick, too,” Street said. NFL rules prohibit gear that ad- fellow Oakland pitchers succeed. He vertises any product but a designated “It’s not their No. 1 lineup, so you finally got a chance to join in the get a chance to take two games from sponsor, league spokesman Brian fun. McCarthy said Wednesday. them.” Haren outpitched John Lackey for Lackey (2-2) lost to the A’s for only Urlacher was fined for drinking his first win of the season and Eric vitaminwater and wearing a vitamin- the third time in 20 career starts. Chavez drove He allowed water hat during the media session in two runs to in Miami leading to the title game. three runs and help the Ath- eight hits over Gatorade is the NFL’s official drink. letics beat the McCarthy said this is the first “To lose (Guerrero) for an seven innings, injury-depleted time such a fine has been levied. extended period of time striking out Angels 3-0 on four and walk- He added that $100,000 is the We d n e s d a y, would not be a good thing. standard fine for such a violation at ing two. handing Los Going against Haren, I had Lackey is the Super Bowl. Angeles its sixth

The fine recalls an episode involv- to throw zeros to win. 10-3 against straight loss. Oakland, and

ing Chicago quarterback Jim Mc- Nick Swisher Mahon in the playoffs following the he had given also drove in a – John Lackey “ up just three 1985 season, the previous time the run for the A’s, Bears made the Super Bowl. Angels’ Starting Pitcher runs in his who have won previous four McMahon wore a headband three in a row that said “adidas” in a playoff game starts against for the first time the A’s, a span against the New York Giants, and this year. then-commissioner Pete Rozelle of 31 innings. “It’s not fun “To lose (Guerrero) for an ex- fined him $5,000 because the shoe going home without a win, but I felt company was not an NFL sponsor. tended period of time would not be good pitching well,” Haren said. “To a good thing,” Lackey said. “Going get the ‘W’ is something extra. Now against Haren, I had to throw zeros I can enjoy my day off in Texas and to win.” just sit around the pool.” The Angels were 0-for-6 with Titan Track A’s starting pitchers lead the ma- runners in scoring position. They are jors with a 2.07 ERA and have al- hitting .152 in their past 10 games lowed three or fewer runs in each of in such situations. and Field the last 13 games. “For a string of games, I don’t “Another quality performance know if I’ve ever seen us struggle so Signs Six from a starting pitcher,” A’s manager much in total offense, not just the Bob Geren said. “Haren matched batters’ box but trying to maybe get Titan Athletics Media Relations Lackey pitch for pitch and we were on base somehow or move runners,” able to string a couple of hits to- Angels manager Mike Scioscia said. Five California high school se- gether in that one inning. That’s all “Right now we’re as stagnant as I’ve niors and one community college it took.” seen.” transfer have signed national letters The Angels’ offensive woes con- Jason Kendall and Marco Scutaro of intent to continue their track and tinued without their top two hitters. opened the third inning with singles field careers next year at Cal State Vladimir Guerrero and Howie Ken- and Lackey walked Shannon Stewart Fullerton. drick were both out of the lineup af- to load the bases. Three hurdlers, two distances ter getting hit by pitches this week. Swisher’s grounder drove in one runners and one sprinter comprise They flew to Los Angeles on run and Chavez followed with an the first group of Titans’ signees Wednesday to see a hand specialist. RBI single. during this recruiting period. Hur- Chone Figgins is also sidelined for “Lackey always gives us trouble,” dler Tracy Sanchez of Golden West By carlos delgado/daily Titan staff Photographer the Angels, who have dropped eight said Chavez, who added a run-scor- Community College in Huntington of nine. ANOTHER SHOT ing single in the fifth. “He’s one Beach will be joined in Fullerton - Cal State Fullerton’s Sean Urena will look to come back out this Sunday and give the “Without Vlad and Kendrick in Titans a better effort. In last Sunday’s 9-8 win against UC Davis, Urena only lasted 1 2/3 innings, allowing four of the best pitchers in the league. next year by hurdlers Lauren Wil- there we knew it was a game we had They’re beat up and we needed to hits and three runs [two earned], while walking two and throwing 44 pitches. For the season, Urena has a 4.08 to have,” Haren said. “It’s a different liams of Chino Hills High School ERA and a 3-3 won-loss record in 11 starts. He has allowed 52 hits in 53 innings and struck out 34 while walk- take advantage while they’re down.” and RaNee Woods of Otay Ranch ing 18. The No. 17 ranked Titan baseball team [23-12, 4-2 Big West] hosts Pacific in a Big West Conference battle lineup without them. I’d rather face A’s OF Milton Bradley missed his High School in Chula Vista, dis- this weekend at Goodwin Field. The first game will be Friday at 7 p.m., the second game will be at 6 p.m. and almost anyone else in the American sixth game with a strained left ham- tance runners Brent Handa of Fall the series finale will be at 1 p.m. on Sunday. The Titans have won their last four non-conference games including a League than Vlad.” string. River High School in McArthur, win against USC and a three-game sweep against UC Davis. The Tigers, led by former Major Leaguer Ed Sprague Making his 100th career appear- He could return to action Friday California, and Sean Laurino of El are looking for their first win against CSUF since 2002. Under Sprague, the Tigers are 0-9 against the Titans. This ance, Haren (1-2) allowed four hits night. ... Figgins, recovering from Toro High School and sprinter Ci- season, the Tigers have struggled with an overall record of 10-28-1 with an 0-6 won-loss record in the Big West. in seven sharp innings. two fractured fingers, took the day ara Short of Madison High School He did not walk a batter and off after participating in batting in San Diego. struck out three. practice Tuesday. 12 SPORTS April 19, 2007 Washington Nationals Show Their Support and Wear Virginia Tech Caps to Show Support for Shooting Victims

Associated Press Left fielder Chris Snelling’s cap wearing the Virginia Tech caps came The Nationals held moments of will be sent to the Hall of Fame in from a fan from Calvert County, silence for the victims of Monday’s C o o p e r - Md., who e- shooting before their home games The Washington Nationals wore stown, N.Y., mailed team Monday and Tuesday. Virginia Tech baseball caps during while Acta president Stan Washington’s RFK Stadium is a Tuesday night’s game against the At- and some Kasten. drive of about four hours from the lanta Braves as a tribute to the vic- players au- “It kind of shows you “When I read university’s Blacksburg campus. tims of the shooting rampage at the tographed how little sports mean. it, I thought, “This happening in our backyard, school. their hats, It makes you realize how ‘Wow. This is we’re more sensitive to this than any- “It was an honor to wear that which will really nice,’” body,” Kasten said.

hat,” Washington center fielder Ryan be sent to lucky we have it and not Kasten said. “It Nationals third baseman Ryan

Church said after his team’s 6-4 loss. V i r g i n i a take days for granted. was the very Zimmerman is from Virginia Beach “Our thoughts and prayers go out to Tech. “ least we could and went to college at Virginia Tech the victims and their families.” “ T h e – Ryan Zimmerman do.” rival Virginia. Nationals players wore a few dif- Na t i o n a l s Washington Nationals Third Baseman He said the “It was special, especially for me, ferent versions of the hats; most were have you in team ran the them kind of being the school we burgundy with “VT” in orange or our hearts tribute past always wanted to beat, more than white. and in our Major League anybody else,” Zimmerman said. “It Manager Manny Acta, pitching prayers,” re- Baseball before- kind of shows you how little sports coach Randy St. Claire and other lief pitcher Chad Cordero wrote hand and commissioner Bud Selig mean. It makes you realize how coaches wore white “VT” caps with above his signature. and chief operating officer Bob Du- lucky we have it and not to take any burgundy stitching. The Nationals said the idea of Puy “were instantly supportive.” days for granted.” Mighty Ducks Look to Rock the Honda

By Carlos delgado/daily Titan staff Photographer Center and Move Past the Minnesota Wild PITCHING IN – Cal State Fullerton’s Jessica Doucette makes a throw during the Titans’ 4-1 win over Nevada earlier this season. Doucette has been one of Associated Press misconduct for punching Minnesota playoffs. goals in the first games of the West- the Titans’ mainstays in the circle with a 2.67 ERA and a 4-5 record. defenseman Kim Johnsson with less “We know the series is heating ern Conference series, finally pro- than two minutes remaining. up, the intensity is ramping up,” he duced some pop on offense. Ducks center Ryan Getzlaf wasn’t team earn their runs,” Kolze said. The NHL is reviewing the play said. “We’ve played four games and Gaborik scored on a power play, a soFTBall: BaTTle For THe ToP really surprised the Minnesota Wild and could each game rarity for the Wild in the series, and “Fullerton is too good of a team to finally won a game in their opening- be giving extra outs to.” suspend May. was more in- Rolston, Pierre-Marc Bouchard and (From Page 14) round playoff series. Johnsson, who tense.” Mark Parrish also scored. Weekley and Jessica Doucette. The Titans swept the Tigers last “We never expected to shut them year by a combined score of 24-3, has been un- Playing a seven-game Said Get- Lemaire said the scoring outburst All three are in the Top 15 in ERA down the whole series. They’re a dergoing tests, “ zlaf: “Play- should be a confidence-builder for including two and will need good club,” Getzlaf said Wednesday didn’t make series, it’s going to have ing a seven- the Wild, who have been playing to stay sharp shutouts. following a brisk practice.

Titan Head the trip and a little chippiness. If it game series, hard but not getting the puck into to stop the Ti- After a 4-1 victory by the Wild in won’t play in it’s going to the net enough. gers offense. Coach Michelle Minnesota, the Ducks will take a 3- weren’t, we wouldn’t be We have been paying Gromacki is Game 5. have a little “When you get one in, you think, Baker leads 1 lead in the best-of-seven series into taking it seriously enough. “ “attention to detail and looking to get Asked if he chippiness. `Hey, I can get another one. I can do the Titans Thursday night’s game in Anaheim. thought that – Ryan Getzlaf If it weren’t, that,”’ Lemaire said. with a record closer to 300 Looking back on the loss, Getzlaf have worked harder this wins. incident might Anaheim Mighty Ducks Center we wouldn’t The Ducks may start Jean-Sebas- of 15-9 while year than we ever have said, “We scored the first goal and provide more be taking tien Giguere in goal for the first time Weekley has The eighth felt comfortable, maybe too com- “ m o t i v a t i o n it seriously in the series. Ilya Bryzgalov, solid the team’s best before. year head coach fortable.” – Brian Kolze is at 297 wins for the Wild, enough.” in the opening three games, gave ERA with a Anaheim forward Teemu Selanne Rolston said, Minnesota up three goals on six shots in the mark of 1.95. Pacific Tigers Head Coach and will look get said the Wild played with a greater to the milestone “No. The motivation’s there anyway. coach Jacques Lemaire wouldn’t say third period of Tuesday’s loss before Kolze said it sense of urgency. I think we have to compete hard, how he might shuffle his lines for the Giguere replaced him. will be the lit- mark sooner than “They were more desperate than later. but stay disciplined. We don’t want game. Giguere missed several games and tle things that we were; if they lost, they go home to hurt ourselves by taking penalties In the Wild’s victory, he put his practice sessions toward the end of decide who Saturday’s first for the summer,” he said. game will begin at noon with the that we shouldn’t.” top three scorers, Rolston, Marian the regular season while spending comes out of this series on top. The series steamed up in Game 4, Anaheim coach Randy Carlyle ex- Gaborik and Pavol Demitra, on one time with his wife and their new- “Who advances the runners, second game tentatively schedule for with Anaheim forward Brad May re- 2 p.m. Sunday’s finale will also begin pected the emotions to keep build- line. born son, who was born with a de- which pitchers make the batters earn ceiving a match penalty and a game ing, as it usually does through the Minnesota, held to a total of four formed right eye. the hit and who makes the other at noon. april 19, 2007 13

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By STEVEN WalTErS In my opinion … was not worried about the Mad- Daily Titan Staff Writer My girlfriend is cheating on me den Curse, if I were a Titans fan I [email protected] with Sanjaya. I called her on Tues- would be. Every player to appear day night to let her know that my on the cover has suffered either The Cal State Fullerton softball class ended early and that I was on some sort of injury or seen his ca- team will have one of their biggest my way to her apartment. reer begin to decline ... tests and most important match-ups Most of the time, she calls me Despite published reports that this weekend as they take on the and tries to drag the conversation the No. 17 ranked Titan baseball first place Pacific Tigers at Anderson on, but not this time. Almost im- team’s offense has been struggling Family Field. m e d i a t e l y recently, the The Titans (25-17, 7-2) are com- she was Titans are ing off a disappointing three game wanting to actually on series against Long Beach State in get off the I’m not an American an offensive phone. “ tear of late, which they lost two of three. Idol viewer, though I did

Those two losses took them out The rea- think that Haley Scarnato scoring 7.5 of a first place tie with Cal Poly and son: she was runs a game now has them in third place behind w a t c h i n g was nice to look at – “ over the last The Tigers and Mustangs. A m e r i c a n when I pressed the mute 10 games. The offense failed to execute dur- Idol. button. E v e n ing the series, leaving 23 runners on I’m sure though the base in the three games, including I’m not the Titans are nine in the series finale. only boy- without first The 49ers have had pitching prob- friend that b a s e m a n lems all year, but the Titans offense has expe- Jake Vasquez could not seem to get the key hits rienced that. Unfortunately, too and second baseman Joel Weeks, it when it mattered. many people watch American would be wrong to think the team After taking the first game by a Idol – last week Idol was the most is walking-wounded. score of 3-2, the Titans could muster watched program on television. While on the subject, since re- only one more run in the final two This week seems to be no differ- placing Vasquez at first, Matt Wal- games as they lost by scores of 3-0 ent, as Idol was the most watched lach is 10-for-36 at the plate. Matt and 5-1. show that Tuesday, garnishing a is the son of former Titans’ great The Tigers (31-13, 6-0) have snuck 9.9 rating among adults 18 to 49, Tim Wallach. up on both the Titans and Mustangs according to TVWeek.com. Finally, my prayers go out to as they are coming off a season where I’m not an American Idol the students of Virginia Tech. they were 7-11 in league play. viewer, though I did think that I was out and about when the “The biggest change from last year Haley Scarnato was nice to look shootings took place and didn’t has been our approach,” said Tigers at – when I pressed the mute but- get home until really late in the Head Coach Brian Kolze. “We have By Karl THuNMaN/Daily Titan Photo Editor ton … day on Monday, but a senseless been paying attention to detail and SLIDING SAFELY – Cal State Fullerton’s Courtney Martinez slides for second base. The CSUF softball team will look EA Sports made its decision act like that really makes you ap- have worked harder this year than to help themselves this weekend with a three-game set against Pacific [31-13, 6-0 Big West] at Anderson Family Field. about who will be on the cover of preciate life even more. You just we ever have before.” the Madden 2008 cover and all I never know what is going to hap- care about is that it is not LaDai- pen next. The Tigers have won 14 of their Highlanders by scores of 7-1, 4-3 lead by Gina Carbonatto who comes They will face one of the top pitch- nian Tomlinson. Enjoy life, enjoy sports. last 16 games and looked very sharp and 5-0. into this weekend with a .411 aver- ing trios in the Big West when they Congratulations to Vince against U.C. Riverside. The big match-up this weekend age, four home runs, four triples and go against Candice Baker, Brooke Young and the Tennessee Titans, Jaime Cardenas’ columns appear In the three game series the Tigers will be between the Tigers offense 37 RBI. but good luck. Young, who on an every Thursday showed why they are one of the top and the Titans pitching. Three of the top six Big West lead- online chat with ESPN, said he [email protected] teams in the league by beating the The Tigers explosive offense is ers in average are from the Tigers. SEE SOFTBall - PaGE 12