Campus Image Still in Progress Nuniversity: One Gets from the University Depends Students on What One Puts Into It

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Vo l u m e 71, I s s u e 41 Thursday N ove m b e r 16, 2000 Chiapas after the uprising Campus image still in progress nUNIVERSITY: one gets from the university depends Students on what one puts into it. voice concern over The Facilities Management Master Plan, which aimed to address the cam- CSUF’s identity pus growth, has included the development of CSUF’s image. The pro- jected growth is to lend direction to By Samantha Gonzaga and the campus image. Vice President of Facilities Jay Bond had indicated the Emily Roberts Daily Titan Staff Writers campus mission of accessibility at the forefront: accessibility of classes and education. Political science major David CSUF’s difficulty in assuming an Lemmon’s concern over Cal State image has been attributed by some stu- Fullerton’s current image escalated to dents to the aesthetics of campus. The such a point that he e-mailed Student substance of the school was perceived Affairs about it, and sought out AS as not being adequately reflected by its President Mary Grace Cachuela. physical beauty. “We have no image except of being “The first step that I believe will a commuter campus, a campus that help a lot in the development of an is so commercialized that we’ve got image is by dealing with the aesthetics Carl’s Jr. and Marriott signs alongside first,“ Lemmon said. “It can all start by ours [on a lighted sign board] as you remedying the most tangible thing.” drive down the 57 freeway,” Lemmon He nodded over to the fliers staked said. on the ground, laced by dead leaves Lemmon, however, said he does and random items like paper and ciga- not think the quality of education that rette butts. CSUF provides is mediocre. On the “It would be a great help if they sent contrary, students such as sophomore maintenance on one more round to Ana Chang said she thinks it’s on par help tidy the Quad,” he said. with private institutions like USC. The vendor booths in front of Titan “The Communications Department Shops had given rise to different reac- here is excellent,” Chang said. “There’s tions. The benefits and drawbacks of nothing wrong with the education pro- the vendor booths for campus image vided here. But what’s different about enhancement contributes to a growing this [school] is that it doesn’t have an list of concerns. image.” “It’s unattractive,” sophomore While many CSUF students think Michael Wang said. “They probably the university lacks an identity, the bring in a lot of money [for the school], community sees the campus differ- but it does not do a lot toward its ently. vibe.” Though it has been labeled as a Yet some students believe that the commuter campus, it is noted for its booths do affect the campus. academic excellence and its contribu- “They’re harmless,” said Chang. tion to the Orange County business “As much as people complain about community. mayra beltran /Daily Titan them, I still see a lot of students buying President Milton Gordon agreed that Chiapanecos mobilize to elect Pablo Salazar during the August governor elections, at a rally in San Cristobal de las Casas. stuff from those booths.” the educational superiority of CSUF Lemmon begged to differ. – See the full story on page 4 is one of its most often recognized aspects. According to Cachuela, what IMAGE/ 3 Students network during service fair nEVENT: dents to work for them for free,” the theory with the hands-on experi- Students volunteer at agencies Non-profit said Juli Martinez, a fieldwork coor- ence in the field,” Martinez said. that serve a specific target — the agencies targeted dinator for the Division of Child, There were 93 registered non- homeless, for instance. Family and Community Services. profit agencies recruiting students to “Students are required to do 30 human services and The day was coordinated to help volunteer or apply for fieldwork and service hours in the community as cut down some of the legwork for practicum positions. part of their coursework, it gives child and adolescent the students looking to complete Non-profit does not mean that them something to reflect on,” Ryan studies majors their service learning, fieldwork or there is no revenue made; it is a tax Alcantara, student coordinator in the practicum requirements. classification. FFY Program said. “This is a way for us to pull all “There are certain tax exemptions “We see the possibilities that By Peggy Gomez of our college approved non-profit for those organizations, because of are out there, rather than having to Daily Titan Staff Writer agencies together so students can the services they provide,” Mandy go and look for them ourselves,” talk to them,” Martinez said. Nelson, volunteer and intern coordi- Cynthia Becerra, a human services The fourth annual Fieldwork Students targeted at the event nator for the Westview agency said. major said. and Service-Learning fair was held were from human services, child “Money is reinvested back into The American Lung Association on Wednesday afternoon at the and adolescent studies, those pursu- the company so it can offer the was scouting students for year-round Titan Student Union in the Portola ing their master’s degree in counsel- services in the same way,” Nelson programs. Pavilion. ing and from the Fullerton First Year said. “We are looking for people pro- trisha insheiwat/Daily Titan “The agencies that participate Program. Service learning is a component Amy Tokuhiro, Josey Mangahis and Angeline Santiago pass out infor- know they are getting quality stu- “The students learn to integrate of the Fullerton First Year Program. SERVICE/ 9 mation about service-learning programs on campus. 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nORGANIZATION: C.H.R.O.N.I.C. (Cannabis Hemp hemp, the first one being that, although e x t r a s Rights Organization Nationally Interested both belong in the same genus, they are C.H.R.O.N.I.C. aims In Legal Consent) had its club papers two different plants. signed on Aug. 19. The club has met Harrison told a story detailing his online to dispel myths about little opposition, and is now approach- uncle’s illness, and how he was pre- ing the end of a 90-day probation period scribed methadone to ease the malady. n Check out marijuana and hemp each new club is required to have for it to The preference for a lab-developed drug become official. over a natural one is “hypocritical,” the Daily Titan By Samantha Gonzaga At the top of the itinerary is an infor- according to Harrison. online this year Daily Titan Staff Writer mation campaign to introduce the club to “We are not allowed to use something at http:// the student body. that grows out of the ground,” Harrison dailytitan.fullerton.edu. Sophomore Jeremy Harrison wants to “I’m planning to organize a full-blown said. end the fear. campaign over the upcoming break,” Freshman Greg Pongetti said, “It New features and “I want to end the fear that people Harrison said. “People aren’t very aware shouldn’t be illegal to grow something have about marijuana,” Harrison said. of this club on campus.” that can have so many uses.” sections will be “Marijuana is not evil. It doesn’t cause Other universities like Fullerton Junior Hemp’s uses are material, and include available this year! sin, debauchery or anything like that. It’s College, UC Santa Barbara and UCLA products like oil, clothing and paper. beneficial for medicinal purposes as well are among the institutions that have clubs Marijuana’s effects are psychoactive upcoming as the environment.” like C.H.R.O.N.I.C. upon consumption. “I’m for the education of marijuana, A festival is also in the picture, one C.H.R.O.N.I.C. member Monica not smoking it,” he continued. “I feel that aimed at drawing together similar organi- Medina said that the general suspicion n Find out about a study it’s my duty to inform people.” zations from other schools. Bands, food both plants are held under can be attrib- conducted by a pro- So he started a club advocating the and speakers will be part of the event. It uted to a very limited, if not, lack of fessor relating person- aaron fuller/Special to the Titan education of marijuana and hemp. is slated to take place on April 20. information about them. The propaganda Freshmen, Greg Pongetti and Celeste Lonson, discuss their plans for Providing knowledge of the matter that The club is determined to dispel pre- utilizes fear tactics, she said. ality to finger size. their new club, C.H.R.O.N.I.C. will hopefully lead to their legalization. conceptions surrounding marijuana and CHRONIC/ 3

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CALENDARCALENDAR OFOF E EVENTSVENTS Campus be the last film shown by ASP see a special collection of 206-9674. Associated Student of the semester. photographs by photojournal- Productions presents ist Patrick O’Donnell, CSUF The Pacific Symphony “Tournament of Talent,” featur- The Peer Health Education photographer and Orange Orchestra will present the ing eight student acts each day program encourages students Coast College Professor. For Copland Centenary Festival, in the Pub on the lower level of to bring non-perishable food more information, call Dave “Aaron Copland and the Sound the Titan Student Union. items and personal toiletries for Reid at (714) 278-3355 or e- of the Americas,” through Nov. their Can Food Drive, through mail [email protected]. This 19 to celebrate the 100th anni- two The Department of Nov. 17. The drop off site is exhibit is free. versary of Aaron Copland’s two the lobby of the Student Health birth. For more information, Chemistry and Biochemistry A guide to what’s happening welcomes Dr. Hanna Reisler Counseling Center. For more Community call Tamara Wolfe at (714) 755- of the USC Department of information, call (714) 278- 5788. BRIEFS Chemistry, who will be present- 2852. The 2000-2001 season of Conference hosted for Students and faculty members ing “Snapshots of Chemistry: the Readers Repertory Theater Enjoy “The Velvet Hammer: physics majors with an are invited to attend the forum Hot Molecules in Cold Visit the exhibit “A Salute to presents “State of the Union,” A Peep at the Neo-Burlesque emphasis in business and conference at a $25 registra- Environments,” at 4 p.m. at Orange County Journalism,” a comedy by Howard Lindsay Show,” through Jan. 21 at the tion fee. The luncheon for invited McCarthy Hall 468. now open through Feb. 25 in and Russel Crouse, at the Grand Central Art Gallery in Cal State Fullerton students with students and guests begins at the Atrium Gallery of the Pollak Newport Beach Library, located Santa Ana. For more informa- ambitions to become entrepreneurs 11:30 a.m. Conference registration See “X-Men: The Movie” at Library. Featured is a work- 1000 Avocado Avenue at PCH tion, call (714) 567-7233 or or physics majors with dreams of begins at 1 p.m. with the program the TSU Theater with showings ing newsroom of the past, in Newport Beach at 7 p.m. For visit http://www.arts.fullerton. starting their own companies upon starting at 2 p.m. President Milton at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. This will and Teletype machine. Also more information, call (949) edu/events/ graduation will get a glimpse to A. Gordon delivers the welcoming success at a special presentation remarks. at the Goelleher Alumni House on Nov. 29, hosted by alumnus Deadline near for Dan Black and Alan Schechter, Sacramento Semester chairman of the California Venture Program Forum. Black, a 1967 physics gradu- CSU students interested in the ate and sponsor of the Dan Black Sacramento Semester Program, Program in Physics and Business, which provides scholarships, and Schechter will offer some internships and an opportunity to secrets of what it takes to become study California politics at CSU a successful entrepreneur. The two Sacramento, have until Friday, Nov. will keynote a lunch Black is host- 17 to turn in applications for the ing for a selected group of physics Spring 2001 semester. majors. Open to students in all 23 Following the lunch, students CSU campuses, the Sacramento and their guests will attend the 13th Program provides an intensive meeting of the California Venture seminar on California’s political Forum in the Titan Student Union. system and public policy formation. The event estimates 250 people. Students can earn up to 12 units of At the forum, investors seek- political science credit that is auto- ing potential successful start-up matically transferred back to the companies and companies seeking home campus. investors will be brought together. In addition, the program offers Launched earlier this fall, the internship opportunities in state program is supported by a yearly government or with a lobbying $100,000 contribution from Black, organization. One $5,000 and who also provides scholarships of fifteen $3,600 scholarships are $50,000 annually for physics. offered to qualified students. “My goal though this program The program is designed to is to give students the necessary immerse students into the political tools to start their own companies scene by providing a learning expe- and to work for a small company rience in public policy formation that and be able to make significant would otherwise be unavailable contributions,” Black said, “and to them. Since 1976, interns have avoid some of the mistakes I made been placed in offices representing when first starting out.” nearly every aspect of state gov- The purpose of the conference ernment. is to provide a venue whereby qual- Applications are available in ified and prescreened small com- the Political Science Department panies can make presentations to at every campus. For additional invest in companies and individual information, visit the Web site at investors on merits of their prod- www.csus.edu/govt/Pages/internsh. ucts, services, business plans and html or contact Jean Torcom, direc- potential success, Schechter said. tor of the Sacramento Semester

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tinctive feature. Among the top five years, CSUF’s image has been chang- Cachuela said that the school’s “Take Henry Ford,” Medina said. IMAGE responses for all three groups was that ing. strongest aspect is its diversity. CHRONIC “His car was fueled by hemp oil. That n from page 1 nothing is distinctive about CSUF. “We’re much more attractive “It’s so real life,” Cachuela said. n from page 1 is a lot more environmentally safe than A reason for this answer may lay in to younger students,” Gordon said. “You’re mixed in with so many dif- petroleum products.” “Their benefits are outweighed by the fact that one in five of the general “We’ve had a record number of first- ferent people — professionals going “I advocate awareness,” said Which boils down to the club’s the costs. It doesn’t make the univer- population said that lack of publicity time freshmen the last two years. We’re back to get their degrees, adult re-entry, Medina, a sophomore. “I believe that objective. An information booth is to sity look good … it’s another addition was the No. 1 weakness of the univer- the fastest growing CSU.” young geniuses … you don’t get the it should be legalized for medicinal be set up soon, and fliers will be made to the clutter.” sity. Still, according to 81.8 percent of Gordon said this strong student traditional college set, you get a great purposes.” available. The campus’ relationship with the the business community, the impres- demand is due to the school’s positive mix.” The government’s reluctance to But money is scarce. community runs deep. For example, sion of the quality of education CSUF image. While Cachuela said she agrees legalize marijuana and hemp inspire C.H.R.O.N.I.C.’s spending funds rely the football stadium is often used by provides is good or excellent. “We’ve always been known for our with the common student sentiment many speculations. The club believes on donations and activities like bake high schools for their bigger football Karon Kaelin, director of com- quality of education,” Gordon said. that the commuter campus lacks a that negative propaganda is easily sales. games. In some cases, future students munity relations for CSUF, said that “We’re noted for our research and strong image, she does not see this as a bought into, not only because of limited Harrison hesitates when it comes are introduced to the campus through interns from CSUF are very popular in scholarship.” negative thing. knowledge, but also because of the fear to charging those interested in joining such events. Orange County. Cachuela agreed that the quality of “There are so many things they’re people harbor. the club. No dues are required, and the Sixteen-year-old Elaine Tamashii “The feedback is always that they’re education at CSUF is one of its best trying to do to make it a first-choice The kind of fear transferred to chil- source of monies at the moment will be intends to attend CSUF after she grad- intelligent, willing to learn and ready to aspects. campus and I think it will be a first- dren by the assumption that marijuana coming from sales of handmade items uates from high school. Tamashii’s hit the ground running,” Kaelin said. “I like the faculty to student ratio choice campus for a lot of students,” and hemp are in the same hazard rank- like hemp necklaces. decision was solidified after watching Kaelin said that 70 to 80 percent of — that fact that I know my teachers … Cachuela said. ing as heroin or crystal methamphet- Proceeds will be going toward the a football game held on campus early CSUF graduates work within Orange and I love the campus life,” Cachuela In the coming years many new amine. festival, the booth and other future this semester. County after graduating. said. things will be happening on the cam- Freshman Celeste Lonson agreed. activities. “It’s near my house, and I hear the “We are a great resource to employ- Cachuela said that the school also pus, such as the new recreation facility “People growing up have been told Though the club meeting’s atmo- art program is topnotch,” she said. “To ers and the economy,” Kaelin said. has many advantages compared to and the implementing of an entertain- that it [marijuana] is bad. It’s been put sphere is relaxed, its objective to edu- me, its image is fairly decent.” Kaelin also said that overall the other CSUs. ment major, said Cachuela. in the same level as crystal meth and cate is always at the forefront and never According to the Social Science university has a positive image in the “Some CSUs don’t even have stu- With all these future developments, heroin. Marijuana and hemp are not,” taken lightly. Research Center’s 1998 Community community. dent unions,” Cachuela said. “Our stu- Cachuela said this is an exciting time to Lonson said. “We need to be in contact with Perceptions Study, the most distinctive “We’re recognized as a commuter dent union is awesome.” be entering the university. She said she The club said that the environmental legislation,” Harrison said. “Especially aspect of CSUF among the general school, and that a lot of our students Cachuela also cited the Titan Internet does not see the lack of a strong school friendliness of hemp tended to be over- those in charge of writing the petitions. population and alumni was its location work but that because of this, the Radio, the Titan Shuttle, active cul- image as something to be disappointed looked as well. They cited Henry Ford, We can help them by having our people or availability. students are ready to work hard when tural groups and the Art Department about. the founder of the Ford car industry, out there helping them get signatures The business community listed the they graduate,” Kaelin said. as exciting and unique aspects of the “This is the time to come,” Cachuela as an example of economical use of a and educating people.” baseball program as the most dis- Gordon said that over the last 10 campus. said. “I’d rather be at a school that’s hemp product. 9 Thursday, November 16, 2000 news Athlete stresses family values, relation- nPROFILE: and acupuncturist. Chen shares his “If it wasn’t for my mom, we of being in front of a computer,” he He would speak Chinese Mandarin Phillip Chen father’s light complexion, short probably wouldn’t spend as much said with a smile. at home, but anywhere else he would was named the 2000 black hair and stern expression. time as we do together,” Chen said. His favorite food is barbecue speak English. Both are quick to smile. He said that his mother “lays the chicken and he said he dislikes Chen wants to be married by 29 Wushu Athlete of the Chen’s father works on the engi- smackdown” on the importance of Asian food. and said he sees himself as a fam- neering board for the governor. doing things as a family. Chen commutes to school in his ily man. Chen would like his future Year Chen’s father has had a major She has an eccentric smile and 1997 red Toyota 4-Runner from his wife to be open-minded and asser- impact in his life. has passed on her outgoing social home in La Habra Heights. His tive like Lucy Liu. By James Moya When his dad first came here from interaction with people to Chen, house sits on a one-and-a-half acre He began the art of Wushu when Daily Titan Staff Writer‑ Taiwan he set up his own acupunc- who has the same warm presence lot. he was 15. He said that the hard- ture clinic, which blended Western about him. His father has three boxer dogs core fanatics usually start at 8. Starting up a new Wushu class and Oriental medicine. Chen said he Chen said that his mother is his as well as 300 pigeons that are race- Wushu is important for self- next semester and being the 2000 gets his hardworking and spiritual best friend and that she is passionate homing pigeons. defense and Chen was intrigued by Wushu Athlete of the Year isn’t side from his father. about his interests. Chen’s younger Chen’s eyes lit up as he talked Bruce Lee’s “Enter The Dragon.” enough for student Phillip Chen. He also said his father was not brother, David Jr., also practices about how his father picked up the Chen said he was amazed at how Chen is a 22-year-old broadcast financially stable when he first Wushu, but only for exercising pur- race-homing pigeons habit from Bruce Lee was recognized as a hero journalism student, and is a multidi- arrived. poses. Taiwan, where he would bet on the and not looked at for his race like mensional, charismatic member of Chen’s father worked hard try- Chen said that he and his brother races. Michael Jordan. the U.S. National Wushu Team. ing to establish himself and was are complete opposites, but that he He described the practice of put- “I used to hate being Asian, but Chen is a member of the Juvenile david rivera/Daily Titan continually busy, but still found is also one of his best friends. ting a rubber band on the pigeon’s as I got older I realized that having Phillip Chen performs Wushu, a Justice Planning Committee for Gov. time to spend with Chen’s mother, “All my friends when I was leg and then letting the pigeon out two heritages is better than one,” form of self-defense and a spiri- Gray Davis, works at a clinic and is Christina, Chen, and Chen’s brother, younger had younger brothers of the loft. Whoever flies back to the said Chen. a member of Sigma Nu fraternity. David Jr. except me. My mom didn’t want to loft the fastest wins. Wushu gives Chen a chance to tual way of life. Chen stands at 5 feet 11 inches, “He used to always take me fish- have any more kids, but she had my Chen’s mother designed their be close to his roots and utilize its weighs 170 pounds and dresses in ing and hunting,” Chen said. little brother so that I could have a contemporary architectural-style emphasis on self-defense. into sports medicine or politics. any kind of style of clothing that Chen said his father instilled fam- playmate,” Chen said. home. The entryway is marble and “I’ve learned that Wushu is a Chen said he is eagerly awaiting makes him comfortable. ily values in him. Chen enjoys surfing, practicing is furnished with wooden Chinese physical, emotional and spiritual graduate school after Fullerton. He listens to all kinds of music Chen’s mother is a real estate capoeira, which is a combination furniture. On the right side is a pool way of living,” Chen said. “I like to commentate the sport of and has a lot of his mom and dad’s agent and stands at about 5 feet 3 of dance and martial arts, swing table that has a lot of clothes scat- Chen plans to compete for two Wushu and I think that Wushu will characteristics. inches, with wavy, shoulder-length dancing and reading about political tered on it. The upstairs floor is all more years and then just do it as a give me the correct mind-frame to His parents are from Taiwan, but black hair. She wears glasses, she material. wood. hobby. succeed in life,” Chen said with a are both U.S. citizens. His father, prefers to wear contacts, and sends He likes to be physically active. Chen attended school in a pre- Chen aspires to be a sports com- smile. David Chen, is a medical doctor an aura of family presence. “I like to be moving around instead dominantly white neighborhood. mentator, but wouldn’t mind going

but they must meet screening SERVICE requirements. ESPN reporter talks to journalism class “I was a little skeptical of hav- n from page 1 ing interns work with children nSPEAKER: Shelley York and in the process, received an that reporters now are being asked to Tharp said he was happy to have grams like the Open Airways pro- for just one semester,” Beverly exclusive interview relating to his cross from one medium to another. her speak in his class. gram that we do at elementary Vargish, the assistant director for Smith has worked for positive Olympic drug test. It is not enough to just be a print “I think the class really enjoys schools,” Candy Kelley, Cal State the Children’s Center said. “It can She met Tampa Bay Buccaneer reporter or a television reporter. guest speakers who are at or near the Fullerton student and youth asthma be very difficult.” the Associated Press receiver, Keyshawn Johnson, at “Don’t limit yourself to one thing, top in their field,” he said. “If I don’t prevention coordinator said. The center is accepting interns San Francisco Dorsey High School when he was the more skills you have as a report- bring in my contacts in the business, “We are looking for mentors for the spring and summer. and the 17. She was there to do a story after er, the more marketable you are,” the class is stuck with just me, and and tutors for our 16 school sites,” “We have had real success with Examiner the Los Angeles riots in 1992. Smith said. that is not good.” said Lenecia Session, mentor coor- the interns,” Vargish said. “I was there because of the riots Smith had some advice for young Tharp is the West Coast corre- dinator at the Anaheim YMCA. Volunteer in Probation was By Michael Matter and he was just hanging out,” Smith journalists. spondent for U.S. News & World Volunteers participate in enrich- recruiting students to be counsel- Special to the Titan said. “I had him over after that “More than any other area, sports Report. He has been with the maga- ment activities including reading ors for at-risk minors. and he has baby-sat my daughter.” encompasses every other area,” she zine for 14 years. with the children, playing games “People interested in working Aspiring journalists recently had Daughter Dylann, 14, has met a said. “Social issues are a part of Previously, he worked 14 years or arts and crafts projects. with our organization usually come the chance to catch a glimpse into lot of sports figures in her lifetime, sports every single day — sports for The Wall Street Journal. Fieldwork or internships are not in as counselors and use that as a the life of a veteran reporter in one thanks to her mother. journalism is so intertwined with Smith had another reason for com- paid, but the YMCA established stepping stone into an alternate of their classes. Smith stayed in touch with everything else these days. I don’t ing to Cal State Fullerton besides to the AMERICORPS program. position,” Stephanie Lewis, chief Shelley Smith, 42, is an ESPN Johnson and when he became a just cover sports; I cover the fields speak to Tharp’s class. After her Students can receive a maxi- probation officer said. sports reporter. first-round pick of the N.Y. Jets, she of medicine, finance, chemistry and speech, she went straight to a meet- mum $2,362.50 stipend when 900 “There is a lot of information She discussed her work at for- co-authored his book “Just Give Me biology. The world is so intercon- ing with CSUF head basketball hours of volunteer service are here,” Dave Hart, a political sci- mer husband, Mike Tharp’s public the Damn Ball.” nected today. You should use the coach, Donny Daniels. completed. ence major, with a minor in human affairs writing class recently. “I like Keyshawn because he has Internet as well, it is a great tool.” She met with Rodney Anderson, There is no maximum of stu- services said. “There are also a “I like working with young jour- stayed true to himself,” Smith said. Smith prides herself on being able the CSUF basketball player who dents accepted into the program, lot of neat places offering intern- nalists,” she said. “He can dish it out, but he backs it to use all the tools at her disposal to was shot and paralyzed by someone Smith is a native of Colorado and up on the field. He can take it too.” get the information she needs. She who mistook him for a rival gang graduated from the University of Smith has also co-authored a sec- may not have all the answers, but member last March. Anderson was Nebraska. ond book, “The Games Girls Play,” she can get them. Smith is a reporter visiting Daniels with his family. She said she loves investigative with a sports psychologist. with all the skills necessary to get Daniels, who left an assistant coach- journalism. Smith said she loves working the job done. That said — she is not ing job he had held for 11 years “They hate me at Nebraska for ESPN because of the quality of above poking fun at herself. with the University of Utah’s Rick because I investigated the Lawrence work they produce. She believes the “What I have lacked in talent Majerus, to become the head coach Read Phillips story,” Smith said. network’s reputation alone opens — which is considerable,” she said, at his alma mater CSUF, met Smith Smith began her career with the doors for her as a reporter with ath- “I’ve made up for by working harder in 1998. Associated Press in Lincoln and letes who wouldn’t talk to anyone than anyone else.” “I met Shelley at the NCAA Final The Daily Titan Online Omaha. She was an assistant sports else. Motherhood is important to Four that year, which she was cov- editor for Stars and Stripes in Tokyo “Shaquille O’Neal loves ESPN,” Smith. She spoke lovingly about ering for ESPN,” he said. “She was http://dailytitan.fullerton.edu for two years. While reporting for Smith said. “But you do have to be her daughter and regretfully about getting background information on the San Francisco Examiner, she a good reporter, because what you all the time spent away from home. Rodney and wanted to meet with received a national award for her will be judged on is your reporting She is thankful that Tharp, Dylann’s him. She is always very profes- story on Title IX. She worked skills. If you are a skilled reporter, father, lives three blocks away and sional, and I respect the fact that she for Sports Illustrated and received you will be in demand anywhere.” is able to spend more time with their co-authored the Keyshawn Johnson national attention when she fol- Smith said she has seen changes daughter. book and wrote a second book about lowed banned Canadian sprinter, in the business over the last 10 “The single hardest thing for me girls and sports.” Ben Johnson, to the Seoul Airport, years. One of the biggest changes is is leaving home,” she said. booked a flight with him to New http://dailytitan.fullerton.edu Thursday,November 16, 2000 2000 Division I Men’s Soccer Championship

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Chiapas after the uprising

Two children wait for a meal in a typical kitchen in the autonomous community of San Pedro.

Not Relying on Their Own Government for Assistance, the Indigenous People movingof Chiapas Have Learned to Become More Self-Sufficient toward autonomy

photos by Seven years after the Zapatista uprising groups that protected civilian indigenous Mayra Beltrán in Chiapas, Mexico, Onesimo Hidalgo communities from the Mexican Army. continues to make his way across this Currently, Hidalgo works for an orga- story by country bringing attention the struggles of nization that primarily does research and Fermin Leal the area’s indigenous people. analysis about militarization, paramili- Wednesday night, Hidalgo made an tarization, refugees and other matters appearance at Cal State Fullerton where related to indigenous Chiapanecos. He he spoke to more than 30 students and oversees the visits of several human rights faculty. He briefed the audience on the delegations and other visitors to Chiapas. condition of the people in Mexico’s state According to Hidalgo, today the indig- of Chiapas, where in 1994, the rebel force enous people have a somewhat better made a statement to the world regarding way of life, but would not credit it to the the government’s mistreatment of its own Mexican government, rather to the people people. learning to provide for themselves. He On Jan. 1, 1994, the primarily indig- also credited the international community enous Zapatista Army of National for help in the area. Liberation (EZLN) staged an armed upris- After the discussion, Chicano Studies ing in Chiapas, demanding democracy, Professor Dagoberto Fuentes commented liberty and justice for all Mexicans. The on how informative the night’s presenta- poorly equipped army took control of the tion was. state’s capital building in San Cristobal. “It was very well done, a lot of infor- They were mainly protesting the Mexican mation,” Fuentes said. “And [Hidalgo] government’s economic and global poli- appeared very knowledgeable.” cies — specifically the North American Several students like Susana Espino, Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), which a sophomore biochemistry major, admit- the Zapatistas believed contributed in ted they were not very familiar with the large part to the poverty, disintegration of plight of Mexico’s indigenous people, human rights and militarization of Latin but after Hidalgo’s discussion, they came America’s indigenous people. away with a better understanding of the Kristina Huffman/ Daily Titan “With all of the natural resources in the situation. Onesimo Hidalgo, an state, it is still one of the poorest in the “After hearing [Hidalgo] talk, I became nation,” Hidalgo said. interested in helping in any way I can,” expert on the socio- The Mexican government responded to Espino said. economic conflict in the uprising by sending a military force In traveling across the United States, Chiapas, spoke to more that occupied the area and is still in con- Hidalgo hoped to bring attention to the trol today. “The uprising did not seek to cause he strongly believes in. And after than 30 students at overthrow the people in power, but rather Wednesday night’s event, which changed Cal State Fullerton on to provide a better way of life for the the views of several students in atten- Wednesday. nation’s poor,” Hidalgo said. dance, he accomplished his goal. Education is emphasized in the autonomous communities of Chiapas. After the 1994 Zapatista uprising, Children learn mathematics and the Spanish language in the Aguas Hidalgo helped found CONPAZ, the first coalition of human rights and advocacy Calientes of the EZLN. news Thursday, November 16, 2000 5

Chiapas after the uprising

Locals walk on a street in San Cristobal de las Casas, the ex-capital of Chiapas.

A family attends the Pablo Salazar rally in San Cristobal de las Casas in Chiapas (right).

A young indigenous boy walks through the quad a woman co-operative in San Cristobal de las Casas. The weaving co-operative is run by indigenous people (below).

An indigenous woman sells merchandise to a supporter of the women’s co- operative in San Cristobal de las Casas (left).

Pablo Salazar won the governor elections last Aug. 20 (above). arts & entertainment

November 16, 2000 the quest for good service won’t arrive at this local cafe

nFOOD: The downtown Fullerton restaurant’s airy atmosphere and decent food doesn’t save them from Debra Santelli/Daily Titan the horrible customer treatment. Well at least the outside is nice. By Debra Santelli to order (still no drinks by the way). Daily Titan Staff Writer The café serves the usual lunch items like sand- wiches, soups, salads and pastas. Sunny cool Saturday afternoons in Southern My friend ordered the veggie special and I ordered California are the days to be outside. Last weekend a half sandwich with soup combination. When I tried my friend and I met for lunch at the Brownstone Café, to order the Greek pita, I was told that it was not an outdoor restaurant in Fullerton. included with the combination special. The Brownstone Café is nestled deep in the heart Please excuse the cliché, but this was the last straw. of downtown. It is literally in the middle of the Villa I was tired, dirty and hungry. Now I was fed up with Del Sole plaza, which includes other restaurants such this lousy service. as the famous Cellar. This response frankly was not something I was The café is set up around the center of the villa and willing to accept. I explained this was half a sandwich you can sit outside by the statuesque waterfall fountain and why can’t this be accommodated. She told me that under umbrella tables. There is inside seating, but the she couldn’t do it, that it’s not allowed and that she whole point of this place is the patio. didn’t have time to argue with me. I told her to call It had a very relaxing atmosphere; tranquil, airy, the owner. After a quick conversation he reluctantly serene, that was until the service came into the pic- accommodated my request. ture. When our food finally came after being at the I am not one to complain about service at res- restaurant for 40 minutes now, our server didn’t even taurants. I understand that they get busy, things get bring us our food, the owner did. Maybe he was trying crazy. to mend the situation by serving us himself or maybe To help set the scene of why I feel compelled to the server just didn’t want to deal with us anymore. share this experience, let me explain what happened. My friend’s veggie sandwich was nothing special, First of all, it wasn’t very busy. Maybe half of dozen literally. There were cucumbers, carrots, tomatoes tables were occupied. Most of the patrons were older and mushrooms and dill potato salad on the side. women, out with their friends for lunch. I personally The bread accompanying the meal wasn’t toasted, Courtesy of virgin records was a mess. I had been out that morning at the Santa but soggy. The meal was boring. Just bread, raw Lenny Kravitz’s “Greatest Hits” chronicles his decade-long career in the music business. Ana River enjoying some outdoor activities and didn’t vegetables and a slice of American cheese. Not what have time to go home and change. I call very inventive. I was in sweatpants, sandals and muddy sweatshirt, After all the fuss that was made over the Greek pita, not matching what seemed to be the dress attire of the I was expecting something spectacular. But they ran Kravitz still rocks without other customers. This is a casual outdoor café where out of pitas. So I ordered a pesto tortilla wrap instead. there are no dress requirements so I figured that this The wrap was dry and had no pesto flavor to it. wouldn’t be a problem. The filling was pretty good though. There was lots The reason I mention the way I looked is because of feta cheese, onions and olives stuffed inside. My dreadlocks in compilation it took about 15 minutes from the time we sat down at soup was the house special, tomato basil bisque. There our table until we were acknowledged. Other custom- was way too much olive oil floating on the top of the ers that sat after us were greeted and brought bever- soup. Bisque is supposed to be creamy and smooth. ages, so I was thinking it had something to do with But this bisque was too greasy, not creamy enough and By Magda Liszewska own. my appearance. had no trace of basil flavor. Daily Titan Staff Writer The artist borrows from psychedelic, funk, soul, and tra- When the server finally came over to us I tried to We both did not want to prolong the agony and ditional rock, writing songs that defy genre and cross-aural tell her our drink order, considering we were on the decided to go elsewhere for dessert and coffee. Our boundaries. verge of dehydration, but that would entail her stop server repeatedly ignored us when we tried to flag her True to its name, Lenny Kravitz’s Greatest Hits album com- His influences include James Brown, Jimi Hendrix, Led long enough to ask if we would like a beverage. down for the check. We ended up having to go up to bines the best work from the artist’s 11-year-long career. Zeppelin and Bob Marley. Although he has been frequently Ten minutes later the server came back to the table the counter and ask a cook for our bill. From the Motown-perfect “It Ain’t Over Til It’s Over” to criticized for borrowing from Hendrix and Lennon, Kravitz has and asked if we wanted something to drink. I told her I have decided after all this to give the Brownstone the Beatle-esque “Let Love Rule,” the 15 tracks found on the earned critical and commercial success with his music. we were ready to order and she said she would be right Café a positive review. The café is adorable. It is quiet album provide a coherent reminder of how much the artist has He survived the critics calling him a neo hippie making his back after picking up some food for another table. and relaxing and is a nice place to go with friends. accomplished in a relatively short time. soul-infected 60’s style rock for the 90’s and through the 90’s At this point we should have left, but we had already They serve a great breakfast on the weekends and I Once known as a David Bowie inspired flamboyant persona, he has maintained a true rock ethos. been there 25 minutes and neither of us wanted to go have eaten there in the past much more to my liking. “Romeo Blue,” and later as “Mr. Lisa Bonet,” throughout the While techno and boys bands were invading the industry, and find another restaurant. Although the service has never been good, this time years, Kravitz has forged a musical style he can claim his LENNY/ 6 The server came back and granted us the go-ahead it went beyond poor. However, as I mentioned before Crushdown’s lack of Empty originality is outdated By James Moya Daily Titan Staff Writer

Justin Raymond the lead vocalist and Bruce Sonneborn the lead and rhythm guitar are the force and the writers of the band Crushdown who met in weird way that makes you think of destiny in the making. STOCKINGS Originally from Maine, Raymond moved to Orlando and Sonneborn is from the shores of Florida. Raymond answered an advertisement by Don’t expect a PS2 for Christmas Sonneborn in a local music magazine and they listened to each other’s demos and met. Courtesy of Zdnet.com Sparks flew during a writing session and they decided to form a band. The Playstation 2 will not be available until March 2001. While playing gigs in 1999 they caught the attention of an A&R executive By Matt Capuano that Sony may be losing a large share from MCA records and Crushdown were born. Daily Titan Staff Writer of the $8 billion gaming industry, a reorder program previous to launch, According to the New York Post, They hired producer Jason Bieler who produced the band Saigon Kick. with the largest majority coming in such as Kmart, Target, Wal-Mart, Playstation leads the way in the $20 They then auditioned other musicians to fill out the band. Ricky Sanders Even if you’ve pre-ordered or pre- the Christmas season. Circuit City and Best Buy. Frenzied billion-a-year world video game mar- plays the drums, Pete Dembrowski backup vocals show shares lead and paid a Playstation 2(PS2), you might The Japan launch came off without fans started to line up around 10 p.m. ket, followed by Nintendo. SEGA, the rhythm guitar duties, and Tim Benjamin who plays bass and is a backup have a hard time trying to pick it up a hitch. Three hours after launch, the the night before. makers of Dreamcast come in third. vocalist. this holiday season. only remnants of the PS2 were dis- Not only has this delay scared Also, the PS2 has a DVD player to The band sounds like Alice in Chains and also gives off the impression Many rabid fans, with this thought play boxes. many gamers, but also the Japanese watch movies and is compatible with of a lot of other alternative bands. Song topics range from heartache in life in their heads, camped out in the cold, Three hours after the launch in version had many bugs. the original Playstation, which means to being dumped by a girl and the thoughts that run through your head after jockeying for position in long lines at Fullerton, the only indication of the It is just a question of what bugs that Playstation games will run on the you do drugs. Target in Fullerton in an effort to get product were a few picked through the American version will have. It system with improved loading and Most of the tracks off the album are decent after a couple of listens. their hands on the coveted machine. games and controllers because stores is a known fact that the Playstation graphics. Nothing really lingers or echoes in your mind like most music today but “I don’t think that everyone that around the country received a limited had problems with overheating when Despite all its set backs, many the CD grows on you. expected to get one is going to get it,” number of units, with the Target in it first launched, and the Japanese people still believe that Sony is creat- “Like This” is a catchy little tune that sounds like English alterna- said Jose Andrade, a computer sci- Fullerton receiving only 42 units. PS2 had problems with playing DVD ing artificial demand. rockers, Bush. The opening guitar riff sounds a lot like the Smiths “How ence major student. In the next two days in Japan it movies. “I think that Sony is doing the Soon Is Now?” Crushdown has a lot of melody in their songs and imitate Sony executives announced they would go on to sell nearly a million Sony’s problems represent the lat- shortage on purpose to raise more Soundgarden, Creed, Matchbox 20, and Lit. would have half the units they expect- units. est shortage of supplies in the elec- interest in the product. The PS2 sold The track “Patch” talks about Marijuana. Like maybe they should have ed for their North American launch, An unprecedented launch for a tronic industry this year. Companies, around 1 million systems in 2 days a patch for bud. In this song the guitar really stands out. In “Monday,” cutting the first shipment from 1 mil- video game machine, but this is no such as IBM and Ericsson, have run when it launched in Japan,” Brian Raymond sounds like Liam Gallagher, the lead singer of Oasis. lion units to 500,000. Sony estimates ordinary console. into similar problems this year. Powell, an employee for Target, said. Some of these songs have a little humor in it. “Loose,” a cover of an that they will ship 100,000 units a Local stores have been taking Sony’s inability to get all the com- “Sony had to know that they need- Iggy Pop song, is on the album and it has great guitar playing. An uncanny week until Christmas. pre-orders for months before the ponents necessary to make a large ed at least 1 million units at launch. rap echo that stays in your mind highlights the song. Tracks “Monday,” Even with this figure, sales of the announcement came public. inventory of PS2s contrasts with I think they are sending less because “Dosage,” and “Water” explore the darkness in life according to the band. $299 system will fall at least 700,000 In fact, Sony discouraged stores Sega, who was able to fix the system they are not making very much money “In my Head” was the best song on the album. It had a slow mesmer- units below the expected projections from taking pre-orders because of the problems they encountered last year on the system in Japan.” izing melody with the guitar blazing through your veins and Raymond’s for the Christmas season, costing high demand to get all the systems out at launch. Powell’s statement has some merit voice soars to great heights in this one. Maybe he should make his voice more than $200 million in revenue, for Christmas. So what is the entire buzz to it, considering the figures that Sony sound like this in all his songs so that he could reach his potential. It’s about and that isn’t including the lost sales Due to the shortage, countrywide about? The PS2 is the sequel to the released. thoughts that linger in your head. from software and add-ons. chains will not be getting as much as Playstation, the world’s top selling According to Sony, for every PS2 Crushdown’s sound works for them, but they also sound like everybody Sony blames the cut due to short- expected. video games console, with 74 million sold in Japan, an average of 16 games else. Maybe they should stick to instrumentals because the guitars are so age of components that pushed pro- Long lines and waiting were com- units sold since it was introduced in great in this album. They are little outdated but they should do fairly well duction behind one month. It appears monplace at all stores that didn’t run Japan in 1994. PLAYSTATION/ 6 in the alternative scene. 6 Thursday, November 16, 2000 DEtour

Eclectic Dance students showcase their skills and talent through combinations of music and movement

Story by Cindy Bertea n eclectic mix of music and choreography points of light accented each movement, and added flourished on stage as students showcased interesting play between the dancers. their talents at the Fall Dance Theatre last In "Play it Dirty," viewers glimpsed into the world Aweek. of Red Scare paranoia through a jarring combination The seven pieces performed ranged from classic of music and movement. ballet to more contemporary fare. A stirring backdrop from the Kronos Quartet "I never miss this event," said Paramount resident filled the air with unrelenting phones ringing and the Bob Joe. occasional ranting about America or the FBI. "The choreography is a reflection of student Dancers looked like a cross between Charlie attitudes and gives a glimpse of what shapes this Chaplain and Dragnet –– the outfit complete with generation of dancers." suspenders, fedora and requisite tie. Joe, who is a season ticket holder for the Cal The choreography of CSUF alumni Mike State Fullerton Performing Arts Center, said the Esperanza made this the standout piece of the pro- student programs rival other professional perform- gram. ing groups. With movements as tight as a German army, the "This is definitely one of the best deals in town," dancers stomped and sneered their way through with he said. "There’s always something fresh and new." precision. Joe attended the event with his wife, Donna, who "I just caught the end of it [Play it Dirty], but I’m agreed with his sentiments. sorry I had to come late because it was actually very "The nice thing about the fall and spring dance good," said Rio Hondo College student Stephanie theaters is that the perspectives in each piece vary, so Lew. there isn’t a lot of repetition," she said. Lew attended the event to support her friend The opening piece "Suite XVI," set the tone of Rosalinda Vazquez, who performed in four of the the program with a provocative interpretation of seven pieces. innocence lost. A more traditional style of dance was offered in Choreographed by faculty member Darlene "Symphonic Variations," a ballet number choreo- O’Cadiz, a demure young girl is transformed into graphed by faculty member Barbara Arms. a wanton woman. A troupe of cabaret-style dancers The fluid grace of the performers was a welcome helps with the metamorphosis, and proves that this reprieve from the other pieces where dancers utilized cycle is endless by pulling a member from the audi- modern and interpretive movements. ence at the close of the performance. "Everyone seems to enjoy this show," said "I enjoyed the first act. The choreography Performing Arts Center House Manager Shinobu was interesting, but the synchronized parts could Yoshida. have been smoother," said Cypress resident Mark Although she wasn’t able to watch the perfor- Metcalf. mance because of her duties, the musicology gradu- In "Enluminant," synchronization was key, as six ate assistant said that the crowds have been at or near dancers in matching costumes reminiscent of black capacity for each of the shows. licorice whips, celebrate unity and form to an undu- "Friday night was sold out," she said. lating tribal beat. As for season ticket holder Joe who never misses This selection opened with the performers paired this showcase, he has his own theory why the depart- off, one precariously balancing on the locked legs ment excels in dance and draws a crowd. and arms of the other. "I know the program here is nationally acclaimed," Throughout the piece, the dancers flashed collaps- he said. "Maybe that’s why so many people attend. ible metallic balls to a similar degree that rhythmic That reputation is definitely justified." Lorraine daminguez/Daily Titan gymnasts use their chosen apparatus. These small A dancer spins to “Suite XVI,” the opening piece of the Fall Dance Theatre recital.

Jamie Foxx, star of the Diversions WB television sit-com will be as “Fly Away,” “Mr. Cab Driver,” from his 1991 breakthrough “Mama has again turned the spotlight on appearing at the Brea Improv LENNY and “Black Velveteen.” Said,” and the 1993 hit hard-hit- Kravitz, the rock superstar has been on Dec. 1-2. Tickets range n from page 5 In the soulful and sexy video for ting track “AreYou Gonna Go My at the peak of his popularity and FILM: Unbreakable, M. from $20-25. the single the musician finds himself Way.” artistic power. Night Shayamalan’s follow up torn between actress Gina Gershon Soul inspired “It Ain’t Over Til Many artists release a Greatest to the hugely successful hit, MUSIC: Save Ferris, in Lenny Kravitz continued being Lenny and Tommy Hilfiger model Theresa It’s Over” is a number filled with Hits album at the end of their career The Sixth Sense, is due out in support of their new album, Kravitz and has kept alive the heritage Lourence. whispered falsetto and lush string but after 11 years in the business theaters this upcoming week, Modified, will be appearing at of classic rock. The clip also shows some close- arrangements. Kravitz is not going anywhere. on Nov. 22nd. The Glasshouse on Nov. 25th. “Greatest Hits” touches on his up tongue action and a glimpse of After his last album, 5, Kravitz He sounds and looks better than Hoobustank and Fairview will eclectic musical palette and shows his Kravitz’s buttocks. cut his dreadlocks, which, as he ever. 102 Dalmatians, starring be opening. Tickets are on talents as a writer, producer, arranger, “Fly Away” and Kravitz’s cover said in many interviews, changed The album shows that in a busi- Glenn Close, is ready to tackle sale for $14. guitarist, multi-instrumentalist and a of the Guess Who’s “American his energy. ness where careers are very dispos- its way into the theaters on performer. Woman” won two consecutive With that new energy he entered able, Kravitz has established a name Nov. 22nd. Orange County ska band, The CD features two songs from Grammy awards as Best Rock Vocal the second decade of his career. With for himself that is likely to place him the Aquabats, will be appear- his debut album “Let Love Rule,” Performance Male. “Fly Away” or without the dreadlocks, Kravitz among the greatest rock performers COMEDY: Louie Anderson, ing at the Key Club in Los three from sophomore “Mama Said,” has also topped the Billboard charts oozes irresistible rock and sex appeal of all time. the star of the classic game Angeles on Dec. 1. Dynamite three from “Are You Gonna Go My in three different Rock formats the and defines the word cool. Kravitz has evolved throughout show, The Family Feud, is Boy will be the opening act. Way,” two from “Circus” and four same week. His handsome face and a perfect the years, and getting this CD is a scheduled to appear at The Tickets sell for $11.99. from the most recent album, “5.” The CD boasts such tunes as “Let body match his singing talent. great way to discover a favorite part Brea Improv Nov. 24th and The album also features an infec- Love Rule,” the title track from Since the remake of American of his musical expression. 25th. Tickets cost $27. tious new single, “Again”. The song Kravitz’s 1989 debut album, the Woman for the “Austin Powers: The It is one of the best buys for casual soulful “It Ain’t Over Til It’s Over” Spy Who Shagged Me” soundtrack fans since it gives them an opportu- Compiled by Matt Capuano fits neatly next to Kravitz classics such

the buyer gets his money back. Granted PLAYSTATION this price is significantly more expen- n from page 5 sive from the regular price but it is for people who have to own the PS2. If there is one winner in this market- has been sold since the March launch. ing nightmare, it has to be Sega, mak- Meanwhile, the ratio for the ers of the Dreamcast, the only 128-bit Dreamcast six months after the U.S. rival of the PS2. Dreamcast offers a launch was 3.8 games for each unit low price alternative to the PS2. sold. With these figures, it looks like Having a 1-year head start, coming most people in Japan bought a PS2 for in at $149 and carrying a large library a DVD player. of games and online capabilities, Sega The PS2 sales for around $385 in will try to gain the upper hand in the Japan, but most experts estimate that gaming wars. that it cost more than $400 to make Sega also has something that Sony the console. can’t say they have: a product that is That means that Sony relies on the in stock. sales of games and add-ons to make Even through all the hype and a profit. demand for the coveted system, some The recent announcement near people were negative about the sys- launch basically guarantees shortages tem’s future. of systems, long lines and expensive “The system hasn’t impressed me prices, if the buyer chooses to buy the much. I think Sony needs more origi- system online. nal titles,” said Glenn Thompkins, an It also hurts the software companies employee of Gateway Country. that worked hard to get their products “Most games seem to be sequels of out at launch, and relied on the esti- existing games. I’m going to wait to mated profit from the sales. get it when there are more games and Due to the shortage, sales of the PS2 the hype dies down.” have been increasing on the Internet, Despite its short supply, the PS2 is with some people selling the PS2 for such an advance on competing sys- as high as $1,000. tems that many gamers, despite the With so many gamers left in the delay, will wait until Sony ships more dark, some Internet sites have appeared systems. to try to help, but for a price. While Sega will pose a threat for One site is called iDerive and says the time being, PS2 will not face true that if a person is willing to order a competition until the fall of 2001, PS2 for $1,000, they will let them when both the Microsoft X-Box and know by December 15 if they can the Nintendo GameCube make their provide the system. appearance in the gaming market. If the company cannot get the PS2,