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Vo l u m e 72, I s s u e 3 Tuesday Fe b r u a r y 20, 2001 Families fight release n In the midst of dozens of reporters, cameras and to happen.” MURDER: After 25 years microphones, along with several onlookers car- Almazan concurred.“Now that we have the com- of quiet struggle, families of rying protest signs, those dedicated to preventing munity behind us, we’re not going to rest,” she Allaway’s possible release made their case in front said. Edward Allaway’s victims are of the Santa Ana Courthouse Friday morning. Allaway, who entered a plea of insanity at his “Their loved ones are gone —but they’re here 1976 trial, was found guilty on all counts of murder. encouraged by support for the community now—to save other lives,” The jury, however, deadlocked on his insanity plea, said Orange County 3rd District Supervisor Todd leaving the decision to Judge Robert Kneeland, who By Marlayna Slaughterbeck Spitzer, who recently formed the Responsible ultimately ruled Allaway not guilty by reason of Daily Titan Asst. News Editor Justice for Communities (RJFC) committee to insanity. Allaway was then remanded to Atascadero organize family members of Allaway’s victims. State Hospital, 20 miles north of San Luis Obispo. In 1976, Paul Paulsen’s sister Debbie was gunned The committee includes Paulsen, along with Since then, Allaway, infamous as the perpetra- down and killed by Edward Allaway in the base- Patricia Almazan, daughter of Frank Teplansky, and tor of the worst act of violence in Orange County ment of Cal State Fullerton’s library. Judith Scholtz, daughter of Seth A. Fessenden, both history, has petitioned for his release on three occa- Since then, Paulsen and the relatives and friends of whom died at the hands of Allaway. sions; all three of which prompted medical experts of six others murdered that day have battled to block Both Almazan and Scholtz expressed surprise to testify against his release. The difference between Allaway’s release from state mental hospitals where and gratitude at the increased media attention. the previous three requests and this most recent one, Allaway has lived for the past quarter century. Until “We’ve never had support like this,” Scholtz said, however, is significant. now, their struggle has gone largely unnoticed. expressing her belief that the more exposure the Psychiatrists at San Bernardino’s Patton State “For 25 years, I’ve been in the wilderness,” public has to the facts of the case, the more likely it is Hospital where Allaway currently resides, are now Paulsen said. “I’m gratified to see all this support to rally behind efforts to prevent Allaway’s release. kira horyath/Daily Titan today.” “With all this support, I think it’s probably not going ALLAWAY/ 3 The living memorial of the tragic event is located adjacent to the library. Students CSUF basketball fresh- invited man makes his for pizza After surviving a drive-by-shooting, missed teammate returns to classes nLUNCHEON: By Damian Calhoun Daily Titan Asst. Sports Editor Associated Students sponsors “Pizza with As students shuffled hurriedly across campus during the first weeks of the new semester, Rodney Anderson the Presidents” today took his time. at noon While students drove up and down the aisles of the parking lot unsuccessfully searching for somewhere to park, Rodney Anderson was dropped off and picked By Sara Stanton up. Daily Titan Staff Writer As the Cal State Fullerton men’s basketball team practiced and prepared to take on their Big West Have you ever wanted an answer Conference rivals, Rodney Anderson went home, to the parking situation on campus unable to play the game that he has loved and played or wondered where the money from his entire life. the increased student fees is going? “It is hard to watch my team play,” Rodney said. Have no fear, for today, there will “At first it was OK, but now it is extremely hard to be answers. watch.” At least that is what President With his basketball career now over, Rodney focuses Milton Gordon and Associated on his academics. Things have certainly changed since Students President Mary Grace the last time Rodney Anderson was enrolled in classes Cachuela are hoping to do for stu- last March. dents this afternoon. Rodney takes his time because he is in a wheelchair AS and Gordon are hosting a recovering from paralysis and he doesn’t have to worry luncheon titled “Pizza with the about the crowded parking lot because his mother Presidents” today at noon in the Titan drives him to and from school. Despite the changes to Student Union Legislative Chambers his life, Rodney returned to classes this semester for the to hear students’ questions and com- first time in nearly a year. ments regarding campus issues. Rodney Anderson had his world turned upside down Students are welcome to free last year. Standing outside of his parents’ home last pizza and to participate in an open March, Rodney was crippled in a drive-by-shooting, forum with Gordon and Cachuela. thus ending his freshman year. Students are encouraged to come The good thing is, the police finally caught the sus- with questions for discussion. Pizza pect, helping Rodney and his family slam the books will be served on a first come, first shut on a chapter of their life that has changed their served basis. lives forever. “This is an excellent opportunity “It is a closing in a way,” Rodney said of the for President Gordon to hear stu- suspect’s arrest. “To know that he was caught and that dent issues on an informal basis,” he wouldn’t be able to do this again makes me feel Cachuela said. Mayra beltran/Daily Titan This is the first time that stu- RODNEY/ 8 Rodney’s mother, Martha Anderson, helps her son get to his classes every Monday and Wednesday. dents will have the opportunity to meet in an informal manner with the University and AS presidents at the same time. Gordon and Cachuela have been planning this event with Zero tolerance attitude against harass- AS representatives for the past semester. Gordon, whose busy schedule nCAMPUS: Unique the Women’s Center said that in the to think that the professional people Harassment differs from flirting dling complaints of sexual harass- rarely allows him to make a public past few years the issue has prompt- who seek jobs here should already because it is unwelcomed and usu- ment. The role of the department is appearance on campus, now has the to the CSU system, ed a huge movement on campus. know—it’s in the mainstream of our ally occurs in a relationship in which to uncover the facts. opportunity to meet students that may The understanding and knowledge society.” one party is subordinate. “We are required by law to do never have the opportunity again. CSUF has two sepa- of sexual harassment and appro- Dean of Natural Sciences and The brochure further emphasizes something,” Cosgrove said. “We are Cachuela says she looks forward rate policies against priate behavior has increased tre- Math Kolf Jayaweera feels that the that sexual harassment is an abuse fact finders.” to hearing students questions. mendously since the 60s and 70s, new employee orientation, avail- of power and not limited to explicit Explaining procedure in the event “I need to know student concerns sexual harassment McDowell said. The policies on able training sessions and various demands for sex. of a complaint, Cosgrove said that and students need to know who I campus have been revised to reflect other educational tools keep his Also stated in the brochure: after a meeting is held with the am,” she said. By Amy Rottier a zero tolerance attitude against sex- staff adequately informed on sexual “Amorous or sexual relationships student or employee with the com- She also said that this forum is Daily Titan Staff Writer ual harassment. harassment. are inappropriate when they occur plaint. The staff will then contact the part of her goals to increase student Although there is a smorgasbord Caroline Cosgrove of CSUF’s between a faculty member or officer person against whom the complaint communication with university offi- of information on sexual harassment Diversity and Equity Program said of the university and a student or was made. cials and with AS. A teacher gives a student a pat on and its available procedures, much she believes some sexual harass- employee with whom that person Cosgrove said most complaints “We promised students to increase the back. Maybe the hand lingers of it must be sought out. ment is inevitable in a community has a professional relationship. are handled informally. communication and being a student, too long. When is touching consid- All new employees are put as large as this one. The difference in power makes “Many international students get I know that some people only get to ered inappropriate? through a short training on the facts Cosgrove added that the majority it uncertain if the relationship is offended at things that they prob- meet President Gordon on rare occa- The recent lawsuit against sociol- and policies of the campus on sexual of the complaints are from female fully consensual or welcomed and ably wouldn’t if they grew up in sions,” Cachuela said. ogy professor Clarence Tygart raises harassment. Brochures are sent to students against their professors and employees or students may find the United States,” Cosgrove said, Cachuela says that she anticipates the question of how well the campus all faculty about once a year and are the next largest complaint group is it difficult to refuse a request for explaining that in our culture we some common topics to be discussed. is educated on sexual harassment. also handed out at student orienta- from female professors. fear they have something at stake, have much more physical contact These topics include parking, build- Cal State Fullerton is unique to tions. Extra brochures are outside The campus brochure on sexual according to the brochure. than in others. A pat on the back or ing developments, the recreation all other schools in the CSU system campus offices, information is avail- harassment states: “Sexual harass- Professors and supervisors are other such casual contact can often facility and campus growth. because it has two separate policies able on the Web, and videos are ment occurs when a person who responsible for maintaining profes- upset certain students. All campus organizations are against sexual harassment and amo- available in human resources. is in a position of trust or author- sional boundaries at all times, even If the complaint is informal, the encouraged to attend the luncheon. rous relationships between any two “We could always use more ity engages in behaviors of a sex- if a student approaches them. solution usually comes from a meet- Invitations and fliers have been cir- people of unequal power. publicity to heighten awareness,” ual nature that are inappropriate, The Diversity and Equity Program ing between the two parties. Barbara McDowell, director of McDowell said. “However, I’d like unwanted, and/or nonreciprocal.” on campus is responsible for han- HARASSMENT/ 6 LUNCHEON/ 8

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CCALEALENDNDARAR OOFF EVEEVENNTSTS Campus For more information call (714) Movie night in the TSU Achievement Award on Feb. 278-4220. Titan Theater is on Thursday, 21. Financial aid workshops are Feb. 22 from 5 p.m. to 7:30 scheduled for Feb. 20, 21, 22, A class on Creative Topiary p.m. Admission is free. A Madonna convention and 23 on campus. Today’s is scheduled for Feb. 24 at the will be held at The Palace in workshop is at noon in EC- Fullerton Arboretum from 10 Community Hollywood on Sunday, Feb. 25, 579. Workshops are scheduled a.m. to 11 a.m. For more infor- from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. Tickets through March 2. For more mation call (714) 278- 3579. The Brea Improv Comedy are $25. For more information twotwo information visit: www.fafsa. Club and Restaurant is pre- call (714) 778-4966. A guide to what’s happening ed.gov “Tuesday Serenades,” senting Pure Comedy Night will be presented in the TSU on Wednesday, Feb. 21. It is The Santiago String Quartet BRIEFS Business Week 2001 is Garden Café Feb. 20 at noon. located at 945 E. Birch Street. is performing at the Bradford being presented on campus For more information call (714) House in Placentia on Feb. 25 from Feb. 20 through 22. An outdoor concert will 961- 1010. at 3 p.m. It is located at 136 for a table of eight. For tickets or Fullerton Chamber of Today’s Breakfast with the be presented in the Becker Palm Circle. For more informa- more information, call the Chamber Commerce presents State Professionals is from 8:30 a.m. Amphitheater on Wednesday, The exhibition “The World tion call (714) 993-2470. of Commerce at (714) 871-3100. of the City Luncheon to 9:45 a.m. Wednesday’s Feb. 21 at noon. of Reggae,” featuring Bob Career Expo is from 11:00 Marley is at the Queen Mary The music of composer Fullerton Mayor Dick Jones Student Academy Awards a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday’s An “Underground” pub all spring. It is open from 10 Jeremy Beck will be presented will speak at the Chamber of Keynote Luncheon is from series performance featuring a a.m. to 6 p.m. For information in Recital Hall on March 2 at 8 Commerce’s inaugural State of the The Academy of Motion Picture 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. local band will be presented in call (562) 499-1620. p.m. Tickets are available for City Luncheon on March 1. Arts and Sciences is accepting Events will be held in Portola the TSU Round Table Pizza on $8. For more information call Joined by Bob Fraschetti, applications for its 28th Annual Pavillions A and B. Bring Thursday, Feb. 22 at noon. Bob Marley is being (714) 278-3371. President/CEO of St. Jude Medical Student Academy Awards competi- resume. Network opportunities. awarded the Grammy Lifetime Center, Jones will address the tion. city’s economic growth and where For the program, the country is he sees the city in the future. divided into three regions, the first Jones, who is currently serving of which includes California. The CALECOPNDAR BL OOFTT EVEER NTS his second term as mayor, has regional coordinator is Meagan Monday, Feb. 12 Lot E at 4:11 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 15 Friday, Feb. 16 been involved in leadership roles Atiyeh at the Northwest Film Center in Fullerton for the past five years, in Portland, Oregon. At 7:58 p.m. a white man Grand theft from a white Vandalism in the southwest Shoplifting at the bookstore previously serving as councilman, Entries must be submitted in about wearing a red jacket Honda Civic was reported at side of the physical education was reported at 11:53 a.m. Mayor Pro Tem, and Chamber one of four categories: alternative, threatened a tech in McCarthy 6:25 p.m. The car was parked building was reported at 11:09 president. animation, documentary or narra- Hall for denying him access to on the third level of the parking a.m. A woman tripped over wires “This is an exciting event for tive. the lab. structure. The WO was scratched off and fell in section D of the Fullerton,” said Chris Lowe, cham- To be eligible, entries must be the women’s restroom door on Titan Stadium at 8:31 p.m. The ber executive director. “It will be a produced within the curriculum of Tuesday, Feb. 13 Wednesday, Feb. 14 the second floor. The reporting woman refused help and her great opportunity to assess where an accredited college or university, party said that a man walked daughter took her home. we have been and where we want in a student-teacher relationship, Graffiti on the mirrors of Medical aid was requested in on her last week and stared to go in the future. We are fortunate and must have been completed both men’s restrooms on the at the loading dock of the at her in the restroom stall. Saturday, Feb. 17 to have Mayor Jones sharing his after April 1, 2000. lower level of the Titan Student Science Lab Center. A female insight, as well as Bob Fraschetti, Students selected as national Union was reported at 8:07 student was moving oxygen At 1:03 p.m. grand theft At 9:46 a.m. a prisoner was who heads the city’s largest winners will participate in a week of a.m. cylinders and dropped one, from Physical Education was taken to the station for resist- employer.” industry-related activities and social smashing the middle finger on reported. ing an officer. Fraschetti will address the state events in Los Angeles that will A green Dodge was stopped her right hand. of health care as it pertains to the culminate June 10 with the awards on West Campus Drive at 8:36 At 3:23 p.m. medical aid At 5:51 p.m. an iguana in community of Fullerton. presentation ceremony at the acad- a.m. The subject was driving At 9:19 p.m. a vehicle going was requested at McCarthy the middle of the access road Along with leading St. Jude emy’s Samuel Goldwyn Theater. with a suspended license. southbound on Chapman was Hall. The subject was taken to by student housing caused Medical Center for the past five Along with trophies, Gold Medal stopped and taken to Orange St. Jude Hospital. traffic to back-up. The iguana years, Fraschetti is the CEO of St. winners in each of the four cat- The owner of a white Aura County Tow. was helped back to Arboretum Joseph Heritage Healthcare, which, egories will receive $5,000; Silver reported his car stolen from and traffic began to flow. in collaboration with the St. Jude Medal winners take home $3,000; Heritage Medical Group, oper- and Bronze Medal recipients will ates medical clinics in Placentia, be awarded $2,000. An Honorary Fullerton, La Habra, Brea and Foreign Student Award will also be Yorba Linda. presented at the ceremony. The event, presented in con- Interested students may down- junction with the Fullerton Business load an application from the Council and the city of Fullerton, academy’s web site at http://www. will be the commencement of what oscars.org/saa or send their appli- the chamber plans to offer as an cation request, along with a self- event for the city. addressed, business-size envelope The luncheon will be held on to: March 1, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 Academy of Motion Picture Arts p.m. at the Erickson Education and Sciences Center at St. Jude’s Hospital. 8949 Wilshire Blvd. Tickets are $45 per person or $300 Beverly Hilkls, CA 90211

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nSPEECH: Former it,” Johnson said “Dream it, see it in Johnson also maintains a strong Johnson said. “The real problem was your dreams and go from there.” interest in the team of which he owns my wife, Cookie, was pregnant at the Laker focuses the “UCI invited Johnson as part of a 10 percent. time and I didn’t know if she or the university program to empower chil- “Kobe and Shaq need each other,” baby was infected as well.” majority of his multiple dren to proceed with education at the Johnson said. “That’s why we won last “The words wouldn’t come out,” he college level,” said Alice M. Parsons, year and when we come together we said. “I just closed my eyes and asked business ventures into UCI programs manager. will do the same thing this year.” God to say it for me.” minority neighborhoods Parsons said Johnson was a positive Johnson discussed past generations When Cookie said they could beat role model for children because he versus the generation in the NBA now. the disease together Johnson said he By Jonathan Hansen emphasizes the importance of personal “In my day we were better,” Johnson knew he would be okay. Daily Titan Staff Writer achievement through education. said. “We weren’t as athletic, but we He said the disease has been “asleep” Johnson has several growing busi- were better. Jordan and Bird were the in his body for the past 10 years and he nesses targeted at underprivileged and two greatest players.” is healthy and feels great. In a culture that idolizes its sports largely minority areas. “The problem today is guys lack “The safest sex is no sex,” Johnson heroes, Earvin “Magic” Johnson “I have 3,000 employees and a com- fundamentals,” Johnson said. “Guys said. “Talk to your parents, or your has done what few have managed pany worth $200 million because I who go from college to the NBA espe- pastor about sex. Your future can go — achieved greatness both on and off kept dreaming,” Johnson said. cially lack fundamentals, and it takes a just like that,” he said with a snap of his the court. “I am the only partner with long time to learn them in the NBA.” fingers. Many people consider Magic The former guard, who led the Starbucks,” Johnson said. “I own 24 Johnson said that for the sake of Johnson to be a hero. Magic said his Los Angeles Lakers to five champi- Starbucks now and plan to have 50 by the game he hopes a rule is passed hero is his father, who worked two jobs onships in 12 seasons, spoke about the end of the year, all in minority com- requiring NBA players to go to college to support his wife and 10 children. his philosophy of success, his current munities. They forgot that we drink before being drafted. “It hasn’t always been good,” business ventures, basketball and his coffee too.” Johnson said he was blessed to play Johnson said. “Some of you kids have struggle with the HIV virus to a crowd Johnson also said he owns five movie basketball with the best. the same problems I had. Don’t let peer of about 3,000 Tuesday at the Bren theatres, but is expanding his business “I had Kareem sky-hookin’, Cooper pressure stop you from achieving.” Events Center on the campus of the called Magic Johnson Theatres to more d-ing up, Riley looking good, Rambis Johnson emphasized the importance UC Irvine. minority communities in and around diving in the crowd, Worthy gliding of an education to the young crowd. “Set your goals up here,” the 6-foot- the Los Angeles area. through the lane and they made it “Young people, you can change the 9-inch Johnson said with an outstretched “I also own three banks with Janet easier for me,” Johnson said. world — change the way people think arm raised over his head pointing to the Jackson,” Johnson said. “I knew [my Johnson spoke candidly about his about race — through education,” rafters. “Go for your goals strong and business career] would be something, struggle with the HIV virus. Johnson said. hard, and you can become whatever but I didn’t know it would be all this.” “We were on the road in Utah when In closing and before being envel- you want to become.” Johnson seems to have his hand in the team physician called me and told oped by the enthusiastic crowd and Johnson’s simple message ignited a lot of business ventures. In addition, me to come home,” he said. “I drove autograph seekers, Johnson said, “If applause and cheers from the rowdy he is part owner of the Lakers, owns a straight to his office and the doctor my limo crashed tonight when I leave young crowd of junior high, high record label, owns a T.G.I. Friday’s res- told me I had the HIV virus. I was here, don’t be sad —I have done every- school and college students. taurant, works with Lowe’s to develop devastated.” thing I wanted to do, I have lived a full Johnson was forced on more than more Lowe’s stores in minority areas “Facing Michael Jordan was noth- life.” one occasion to hush the crowd and David Rivera/Daily Titan and is working with 24-Hour Fitness to ing compared to the drive home when wait for silence. develop a Magic Club. I had to tell my wife that I had HIV,” Magic Johnson speaks at UC Irvine’s Bren Events Center. “If you dream it, you can become Tet celebration brings students closer to

n of their meetings. tion, there is a cycle of 12 animals when the clock strikes midnight Student Association has helped her CULTURE: Kevin Bui, the president of the that are symbolic of each year. Vo because at that moment, their dead Vietnamese Student association, said that one of the said that the year 2001 is the Year ancestors will return to them for a to become more aware of her back- major goals of the club is to teach of the Snake, which is characterized brief moment. ground. Association ring in Vietnamese-American students in the biblical story of Adam and These stories that Vo delivered Trieu had never understood her about their culture in a fun environ- Eve as intelligent, yet sneaky. He about the holiday served to give parents’ perspective before join- the Year of the Snake ment. added that many families do not like students a greater understanding of ing the association. She grew up with food and fun This was accomplished to have children born in the Year of their backgrounds. in a white neighborhood, and this Wednesday by the presence of the Snake because it is thought that Howard Diep, the club’s trea- club has given her the opportunity authentic Vietnamese food and these individuals “crawl on their surer, was born in Vietnam, but to interact with people of her own By Taylor Goldman music. bellies.” She spoke of some women moved to the United States at the Daily Titan Staff Writer culture for the first time. Loan Nguyen, a member of the she knew of who had cesarean sec- age of nine. This club helps him to Those who did attend the lun- club, entertained the crowd by sing- tions before the new year just so that escape from the fast-paced culture cheon to immerse themselves in The Vietnamese Student ing a song about Valentine’s Day. their children were born as dragons, of the United States and remember Vietnamese culture were all able Association had its first big event of Son Kim Vo, who has been the rather than snakes. his roots. to participate in a raffle that was the semester by holding a luncheon club’s advisor for the past 13 years, She also said that Vietnamese- “This club helps to close the gap meant to welcome the students and in honor of Tet, the Vietnamese cel- spoke briefly about some of the tra- Americans spend New Year’s Eve between the older generation and the the New Year. They all handed in ebration of Chinese New Year. ditions of Tet and some of the ways much differently from Anglo- newer generation,” Diep said. tickets encased in red envelopes Although Tet actually took place that Vietnamese people welcome the Americans. Rather than going to a Flower Trieu, the club’s vice with gold writing on the outside. on Jan. 24, the students chose to New Year. celebration, Vietnamese-Americans Winners of the raffle were honor the event Wednesday at one According to Vietnamese tradi- believe that they all must be home president, said that the Vietnamese awarded with club paraphernalia.

handle just what they’re handling today,” responded to questions about Allaway’s ALLAWAY Morris said, adding that although some plans if his petition for release is granted. n from page 1 have not been as vocal as others, all those “One of the first things he’d like to do connected to the murders undoubtedly is go fishing,” Bovee said, emphasizing recommending his release into a care- feel pain. that Allaway would not return to Orange fully supervised halfway house. “It hurts,” Morris said. “Different peo- County were he to be released. Because of the pressure put on the ple have their own ways of dealing with “Any program would call for extreme- state to keep individuals confined, the it — some will talk about it, but others ly close supervision and would of course psychiatrists’ recommendations are high- cannot.” be located elsewhere,” Bovee said. ly unusual, particularly given the magni- While some have criticized the uni- “Absolutely not in Orange County— tude of violence involved in the case. versity’s handling of the situation, Morris that would be the very last place in the The fact that the staff at Patton State is not so quick to lay blame. “I’m not world.” has submitted a report declaring that sure anything the administration could do For victim Debbie Paulsen’s brother Allaway is healed and no longer a danger would change that,” she said. Paul, Bovee’s reassurances fall far short to society makes the possibility of his Allaway’s lawyer, Deputy Public of consolation. release more likely. It is that very pros- Defender John F.F. Bovee said he believes After Judge Frank F. Fasel set a pre- pect which has steeled the opposition. the pressure represented by RJFC to keep trial hearing date for March 16, Paulsen CSUF librarian Kathy Morris, who his client in custody is misguided and that waited as Bovee turned to exit the court- witnessed the shootings twenty-five Allaway’s condition warrants his release room. Reacting to Bovee’s comments years ago, remarked upon the dedication under the law. about Allaway’s desire to go fishing, of those such as Almazan, Scholtz and Bovee, who is so confident in the visibly shaken Paulsen called after Paulsen. Allaway’s sanity that he said he would Bovee. “I’ve relied upon them for years to pick him as his next-door-neighbor, “I’d like to take my sister fishing.” 6 Tuesday, February 20, 2001 news Sexual awareness elevat- n Across the United States there were bring them in.” SEX: Students many college campuses celebrating the Tim Ong, a senior at CSUF, said he receive free condoms week that corresponds with Valentine’s didn’t care about the picture. Day. “I just wanted the free condoms,” and photos with mas- According to the University of Ong said. Southern Colorado’s Web site, www. The students could also find out about cot during Sexual uscolo.edu, their Student Health Center other services the Health Center had to is sponsoring a game of “Sex-Tac-Toe” offer including couples counseling, STD Responsibility Week with a host known as “Condom Man.” screening and contraception workshops. However, other universities may cel- This is the first time that the Health By Heather Blair ebrate the week to inform and educate Center and Peer Health and Education Daily Titan Staff Writer on condoms, birth control and sexually Program had sponsored an event like transmitted diseases. The CSUF student- this. Wendy Wegner, clad in a big heart run booth was filled with pamphlets Erin Hoch, who joined in this pro- costume on Valentine’s Day, strolled about sex, pens with the Health Center’s gram over a year ago, said they usu- up and down the Titan walkway where number on it and condoms stapled to ally participate in other events. For there were numerous fraternity booths. covers that read, “Titans, cover your the Great American Smoke-Out, they She got the attention of many with her trunks.” passed out suckers to students so they red tights and bright smile, but Wegner Jennifer Barber, a member of the Peer wouldn’t smoke. Hoch said they plan wasn’t dressed up just for fun. She was Health Education Program, said the con- on sponsoring other events on campus, trying to get people to come take a free doms should be a big hit with the men. but they don’t have any exact plans as picture with their loved ones and her, After Wegner had paraded through all of yet. Lorraine dominguez/Daily Titan as the mascot for Sexual Responsibility of the people, slowly students came over The Peer Health and Education Wendy Wegner takes photo with Nico Saldana, Robert Valenzuela, Leonel Sanchez and Kenny Murray. Week. to take their picture with her. One student Program is also looking for volunteers, The Peer Health and Education posed with his fraternity’s house puppy. and they had sign-ups at the booth as said. here,” Emery said. “The best way to Miguel Perez, an international busi- Program and the Health Center spon- Another man grabbed his girlfriend for a well. It is a one-unit class, but Barber Janet Emery, a nurse at the Health protect yourself, if you’re going to be ness and MSIS major at CSUF, said he sored a booth on Wednesday and quick photo with Wegner. said that anyone can join. Center, said she thinks this week is a sexually active, is to use a condom.” thinks all of this is too much. Thursday of last week to inform stu- “I think everyone was a little intimi- “Our meetings are from 4 p.m. to great idea. Emery said a STD screening at “The best form of disease pre- dents about sex-related issues and to dated at first,” Wegner said. “But it’s a 6 p.m. on Thursdays, and we discuss “We live in north Orange County, CSUF costs under $20, and if you vention is abstinence. It works like a give out free pictures with a computer- free picture, and if that doesn’t get them things from nutrition and diet to breast which has a very low incidence for think you may be infected, it’s a good charm,” Perez said. printed frame. over here, I think the free condoms will cancer and World Aids Day,” Barber STDs, but we still see some cases idea to get checked. Last minute shopping benefits local businesses on Valentine’s n other. “Comparing with the sales of last Ortiz said in the time she’s worked as “I think that with the rain, people put to sit . out the industry are soft, business has BUSINESS: year, sales went up 10 to 15 percent over a florist, this year was one of the busiest off shopping even longer than they nor- “We close the doors at 10 p.m., and increased from Christmas and he said Although the economy plan,” said Traci Sanchez, an employee Valentine’s she had ever seen. “I have mally would,” he said. we were still sitting people at 25 minutes he anticipates it growing. “Sales for at the Godiva Chocolatier. “This year it worked in three other shops and I have The local businesses also noticed less after,” Arshi said. “About 99.9 percent of Christmas was 28 percent over plan and I has slowed, sales at seemed like people waited until the last never seen a shop get so busy,” Ortiz people were buying yet they were spend- the parties were couples.” He added that am hopeful since consumers are respond- minute to buy gifts.” said. ing more money on gifts. “People are one point in the night, he set up one large ing much better than last year,” he said. Godiva Chocolates in Like the sales at Godiva Chocolatier, Several businesses attribute the last more particular, more specific about giv- table with five couples. “The table was Since the holiday fell on a Wednesday, Brea have soared the slowing economy did not affect local minute shopping as the reason for the ing a gift,” Sanchez said. “Valentine’s sort of like a community couple’s table.” consumers shopped the days after and businesses during Valentine’s Day, in fact increase in sales. Bob Soutar, owner of Day is intimate, and people are willing to “It was funny, but the couples took it bought belated Valentine’s Day gift. By Rita Freeman many sales increased this year. Floral the Erogenous Zone in Fullerton, said spend more because they are spending it well and it worked out in all ways.” Stephanie Farrell, an employee at Judy’s Daily Titan Staff Writer shops, restaurants, gift and lingerie bou- that most of the volume of Valentine’s on that one special person.” Frederick’s of Hollywood noticed a Hallmark in the Brea Mall, said that tiques all benefited from the holiday Day spending came the final three days Soutar said he noticed people were small boost in sales despite problems people asked for items even after they It’s between 6 and 7 p.m. Men in busi- this year. Popular items included halter of the holiday. buying gifts because the holiday was it faced last year since filing for bank- were stored. ness suits fill the store as they shop for teddies and gowns, toys, lotions, choco- “I noticed that Valentine’s Day was spread out over the week. ruptcy. “One of our more popular items was last-minute gifts. Lines form out the door late-dipped strawberries and long-stem more compressed than in prior years “I had a better Saturday after Valentine’s John Parker, direct marketing manger the “Kiss-Kiss Bears,” two bears that kiss as many carry red, heart-shaped candy red roses. because our larger volume came in the Day than the Saturday before,” he said. for the industry, said catalog sales did with magnetic noses, and we sold out boxes in their arms. “It was so hectic this year,” said final three days,” Soutar said. “I was Restaurants, such as Bucca Di Beppo better this year than in stores. “This is of them two weeks before the holiday,” At the Godiva Chocolatier shop in the Arjelia Ortiz, a florist at Flower Allie in surprised this year because there was an and Claim Jumper, noticed an increase in not a typical experience in this indus- Farrell said. “Two days after Valentine’s Brea Mall, signs of a slowing economy Fullerton. “All the florists had to arrive increase on lingerie and vibrators.” consumer service. Ahmad Arshi, man- try,” Parker said. “We had a 20 percent Day, people asked for cards after we had did not stop shoppers from spending early because everyone wanted flowers Soutar added the weather might have ager at the Claim Jumper in Brea, said increase over last year.” already put them away, and for the bears. plenty of money on gifts for a significant in the morning.” influenced the last minute shopping. there was at least a two-hour waiting list Parker added, though sales through- After telling them the bears were sold-

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If a formal complaint is filed, it will be investigated. Investigations are confidential, although witness may be contacted. A review of doc- uments and evidence and interviews with the parties and witnesses may also be included. A complaint should be filed no longer than 30 days after the harass- ment incident. The Director of Diversity and Equity has five work- ing days after receiving the com- plaint to decide whether an inves- tigation will be held. Within ten days after the investigation, both parties will receive the final deci- sion in writing, as stated by the procedures for the implementation of UPS 240.100 Sexual Harassment Policy and Resolution of Employee Complaints California State University, Fullerton. “We deal with all complaints responsibly and appropriately and with understanding,” said Rosamaria Gomez-Amaro of the Diversity and Equity Department. Cosgrove said many students wait to report sexual harassment until after the semester is over for fear of receiving a lower grade, Cosgrove said. Cosgrove suggests that when dealing with sexual harassment, first try telling the offender to stop and explain that the actions or words make the learning or working envi- ronment uncomfortable. The next step is to go to the chair of the department, the Diversity and Equity department, the Women’s Center, Career Planning & Placement Centers, or Human Resources. It is also advisable to always write down a list of things that happened, including dates, times and any wit- nesses. In addition to strengthening a particular case, writing this down is also good therapy, McDowell said. More information regarding sex- ual harassment policies and pro- cedures is available on the Web at www.fullerton/diversity.edu.

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Adam Byrnes, a member of the RODNEY LUNCHEON board of the directors for the depart- n from page 1 n from page 1 ment of communications, has been coordinating campus leaders and great.” culating on campus since the begin- organizations to attend the event. Fast forward to January 2001 and ning of the semester. At Club Fest, All faculty and university officials Rodney returning to school. Not as over 1,000 fliers were passed out to are invited to attend and participate a member of the CSUF basketball students. as well. team, but as a regular member of the Evan Mooney, director of admin- “I think that it would be interesting student body, having already survived istration for AS, will act as the master if administrators asked Mary Grace the toughest game of his life. of ceremonies at the luncheon. He [Cachuela] questions,” Byrnes said. “It is a blessing to be back,” Rodney said that he will open up the forum With Cachuela and Gordon pre- said. “It feels good to start school and “start with basic questions that paring to answer questions and AS again. I never finished my freshman are student directed to get the ball supplying the pizza, all that is needed year.” rolling, then open up the floor to the for a successful meeting is a group This semester, Rodney is finish- students.” of students with concerns that need ing the second half of his freshman Mooney also said that there will answers. year. The workload is relatively light. be no other agenda for the day except Rodney, a human services major, is for students to connect with Gordon enrolled in only six units: Intro to and Cachuela and to have fun. Human Communication and American Government — both general educa- tion classes. As Rodney sits in the front of his classes, his freshman classmates are oblivious to his life and the struggles and battles that he has persevered through just to stay alive. “I do not believe that the freshmen in the classes know about me and what I have been through,” Rodney said. “I like it that way. But I’m not worried about them finding out any- thing about me.” The transition back to school has been eased by the benevolence of CSUF President Milton Gordon, who reinstated the athletics scholarship that Rodney lost when he was unable to return to the basketball team. “The basketball team has been like my family away from home,” Rodney said. “Their support has been a bless- ing to me. Head Coach [Donny] Daniels has been real supportive, even though he wasn’t the coach when I first came here.” Someone took the generosity to a much higher level and the funny thing is that the Anderson family doesn’t even know the identity of the person. In November of 2000, a saint of a woman came forth and bought the family a brand new Dodge Caravan, making Rodney’s trip to and from school much easier than it would have been. ”She came forth with a brand new van,” Glenda Anderson, Rodney’s sis- ter, said. ”She chose to be anonymous — we do not know who she is and we still do not know. But it was definitely a blessing. The support and prayers from everyone has been great.” Anyone who has been through the trials and tribulations that Rodney has would try to hide in the back of the classroom or probably not even return to school, but the overflowing love and sincerity that Rodney has received Tuesday, February 20, 2001 Pacific’s shooting stars bring storm down upon n contributed to their cause primarily final minute. BASKETBALL: Last minute clutch free throws due to Mike Preston who went 50 But the Titan newfound scoring help Tigers secure victory against struggling percent from the field and scored 14 streak was short-lived as they were points off the bench. Preston capped reduced to fouling Tiger ball-han- Titans who control their own postseason fate off his scoring by throwing down dlers to regain possessions. Pacific’s two spectacular dunks in the second point guard Nathan Davis was on By Mark Villarroel man. The open man came in the half, which rattled the crowd of over the receiving end of many of the Daily Titan Staff Writer form of downtown-technician Jono 700 Titan faithful. desperation fouls and single-hand- Metzger-Jones who led Pacific in Pacific’s David Butts who was edly silenced the home crowd by After mounting a courageous scoring with 15 points, going 5-6 silent for most of the game, drained a converting on three of four down comeback from a scoring drought from three-point territory. crucial three-pointer which expand- the stretch. that continued for more than fif- Fullerton went on a scoring ed the deficit to the largest of the Although Pacific only shot an teen minutes, the Cal State Fullerton drought from the 7:25 mark of the game 47-21. overall 52 percent from the free- Men’s Basketball team, came up first half to 12:08 of the second Closing the gap for the Titans was throw line, its proficiency in the short as Pacific swiftly took the win half as they went without a field veteran Ike Harmon in his second final seconds proved to be enough to 63-50. goal. The Titans 15 minutes of game back on the floor due to re- halt the last minute Titan drive. The Titans began the game strong scarce offensive production abruptly occurring ankle injury. The senior Coming away with a win, the as Josh Fisher helped to get his team ended when shooting guard Kevin forward modestly contributed to the Tigers improve their record to 14- one up on the opposition by sink- Richardson rained on the field goal- Titan comeback as he went 8 for 8 9 overall and 6-6 in the Big West, ing the first field goal. The starting thirsty crowd by sinking a floater in from the line and ended the night clinching a position in the post sea- forward would end up as the Titans the middle of the lane. with a total of 10 points. son tournament. leading scorer finishing the night “Their defense caused us to go on With the game barreling into The Titans dropped to 3-20 over- with 12 points. a scoring drought,” said Head coach the 19th minute, the Titans pulled all and will host Idaho Thursday as Pacific in return promptly con- Donny Daniels. “Although the depth together a barrage of impromptu both teams battle for the eighth and tested the Titan’s momentum as they of their bench probably hurt us the offensive schemes that brought them final position in the Big West tour- David Rivera/Daily Titan quickly swung the ball around the most.” within 9 points. nament. The 5 p.m. game will be A healthy Ike Harmon gives Titans a viable shot at conference tourney. Titans defense looking for the open Pacific’s supporting cast greatly The scoreboard read 59-50 in the broadcasted on Fox Sports West. Seven wins Perfect game and title for barely escapes Softball in Hawaii By Caesar Contreras Saarloos’ Daily Titan Staff Writer There’s just something about tourna- nCSUF: Senior loses him and got it in and he fought it off ments that bring out the best in the Cal for the hit.” State Fullerton softball team. chance at history, but “At first I thought that David Over the weekend, the Titans went a (Bacani) was going to catch,” perfect 7-0 as they captured the Chevron for second consecu- Saarloos added. “It was frustrating, Paradise Classic title in Honolulu, HI. tive start goes the dis- but not as frustrating as it would It was the second tournament cham- have been if it had happened in the pionship won by the team in the 2001 tance in grand fashion ninth inning.” season and improved CSUF’s record to With his performances this sea- 12-3 overall. son, Saarloos has definitely proved By Damian Calhoun In convincing fashion, the Titans were Daily Titan Asst. Sports Editor himself worthy of the preseason All- once again led by powerful pitching and American honors that he received. key hitting from a variety of players Saarloos’ ERA is 1.41 and he has 33 as they outscored their opponents by a strikeouts and only three walks in 32 Warming up in the bullpen before impressive 47-8 margin, with four of the innings. contests coming in shutout fashion. his start against BYU, Cal State “The key was throwing the first The tournament lasted from Thursday Fullerton pitcher Kirk Saarloos pitch for a strike,” Saarloos said. “I until Sunday as the Titans defeated knew that Saturday was going to be had all three pitches working. My Centenary University 16-0 and Hawaii a good day. slider, fastball and changeup.” 3-0 in the first day of action. He was right. Saarloos did not allow a walk and Over the course of the weekend, the The senior right-hander stifled had only three three-ball counts, Titans scored victories over Auburn and the Cougars’ attack en route to his running his scoreless streak to 20 two wins against UC Santa Barbara. second consecutive complete game consecutive innings. In the tournament’s final day of action. shutout as the Titans won 5-0 to take It is a stretch that CSUF Head CSUF took two games from the host the series two games to one. Coach George Horton marvels at. Wahine as they won the tournament. Saarloos (2-2) had a perfect game “His first start was uncharacteris- Michelle Gutierrez/Daily Titan Throughout the Classic, CSUF only for seven and two-thirds innings and tic of him,” Horton said of Saarloos’ Freshman right fielder Kyle Boyer’s three-run home run in the second inning Saturday against found themselves down once, as they struck out a career high 11. The out- first outing of the season against BYU starter Jeff Stone, gave Kirk Saarloos all the run support he needed in the 18th ranked Titans’ 5-0 trailed the Wahine in game one on ing earned Saarloos National Pitcher Pepperdine. “But since then, he Sunday but came back to post a 6-4 win. of the Week by Collegiate Baseball. has been awesome. You do not see was the Titans’ first home run since the season in the sixth inning to put Titan starter Jon Smith (2-0) pitched The Titans went on to win the second Cougar third baseman Kainoa performances like this in college Feb. 3, a span of eight games. It was the Titans up 5-0 and turned all the eight innings, struck out nine, game on Sunday against the Wahine by Obrey broke up Saarloos’ bid for baseball. To have a no-hitter into the also the team’s first home run with attention to Saarloos and his bid for allowed one run and Saarloos pitched a 8-0 score. Titan history with a bloop single that eighth inning is special. runners on base. perfection. a perfect ninth for his second save of Four Titans were named to the All- dropped right out the reach of both CSUF (6-6) jumped out to a quick “It was fastball down the middle,” “We knew that it was going to be the season in the Titans’ 2-1 win. Tournament team led by Oaks, who second baseman David Bacani and 3-0 lead in the second inning on Boyer said. “I was ahead in the tough to score off of Saarloos,” said In the second game on Friday, was named the tournament’s Most right fielder Kyle Boyer. freshman right fielder Kyle Boyer’s count 2-0 and I was looking for a BYU Head Coach Vance Law. BYU starter Nate Fernley (5-0) Outstanding Pitcher and the Tournament’s “When I got to three balls, I told three-run home run off of BYU fastball and I got it.” Saturday wasn’t the only game pitched a complete game and shut Most Valuable Player. Oaks was a per- myself to make him hit my best starter Jeff Stone. Making up for their own power that displayed All-American quality down the Titans allowing only two fect 5-0 in the tournament and had a fastball,” Saarloos said. “I threw it The second inning blast was not shortage, Titan first baseman Aaron pitching. first inning for an 8-2 victory. 0.21 earned run average to go with 36 as hard as I could and it rode in on only Boyer’s first as a Titan, but it Rifkin added his first home run of In the series opener on Thursday, strikeouts in 31 innings pitched. CSUF stifled by Titan standouts shine in team loss to Mustangs persistent press By Mark Villarroel Mustang Dan Leahy cheered on by over Daily Titan Staff Writer 350 Cal Poly SLO fans, wrestled one of nBIG WEST: Titans Guard Kristy Baker led the his best matches of the season. Leahy Mustangs by scoring 12 points and The night began with momentum sit- won the match by major decision over are unable to solve Cal contributing four assists. Center ting on the side of the Cal State Fullerton Chad Troxler, 10-0 in the heavyweight Heather Journey and reserve guard wrestlers who won two out of the 10 division. Poly’s suffocating full- Stephanie Osorio added 11 points a matches. Although as the night evolved Cal State Fullerton wrestler Josh piece for Cal Poly. Cal Poly San Luis Obispo went on to Spencer at 149-pounds fought honor- court pressure which CSUF settled down in the second prevail by the final score of 38-5. ably against the assault of 12th nation- caused 36 turnovers half and were outscored by just six, The meet began with the 184-pound ally-ranked Cedric Haymon but faltered 36-30. weight class as Titan wrestler Josh Ready under the verteran’s relentless takedowns. By Jonathan Hansen However, the Titans struggled took the mat against Chuck Sandlin. With the win by way of technical fall, Daily Titan Staff Writer from the field the entire game, Ready, determined to win the match, Haymon’s victories extended to a stellar shooting only 30 percent. avoided the onslaught of takedowns by count of 33 on the season. The CSUF women’s basketball “We certainly competed in the Sandlin to win the first match of the A bright spot for CSUF was the long- team turned the ball over 36 times in second half,” Coach Dee Ehardt meet at 6-1. anticipated return of 174-pound grap- Sunday’s 85-52 loss to Cal Poly San said. “It’s been one half or the other CSUF senior Babak Nejadmaghaddam pler Shawn Henebry, who was expected Louis Obispo at Cal Poly. for us this season. We are working who boasts a team-best 13-1 record set to miss the rest of the season. The Cal Poly came out in a tight full- on competing for the entire game.” out to extend the Titan lead. Titans delight however was short-lived court press, blanketing the Titans, Titan center Allison Parks led Nejadmaghaddam suffered his first as Henebury’s nationally ranked oppo- forcing turnovers and creating a all scorers with 20 points, a career- loss of the season at the last home meet nent Steve Strange, used a series of tilts season-high 22 steals for the home high, and added four rebounds in versus Oregon State. With the loss, to defeat him in a technical fall. team. Kari Duperron, a 5-6 Mustang the game. Nejadmaghaddam’s appetite to re-claim CSUF standout Brian Gilliand, who sophomore, had seven steals for Cal Freshman guard Tamara Quinn his dominance on Big West opponents usually wrestles in the 125-pound weight Poly, a career-best. scored six in just 14 minutes before was immense. class was not able to take part in the meet “We didn’t handle the full-court leaving the game with an injury in Staring across at the 197-pound senior due to an injury suffered in last week’s press very well,” said CSUF coach the second half. standout was Cal Poly SLO’s David home meet. The injury forced the Titans Barbara Dee Ehardt. “We forced “She’s tough,” Coach Dee Ehardt Shenck, who showed early that he was to forfeit the 125-pound match, as Jaime plays a little and panicked a little said about Quinn. “She’ll play not intimidated as he posted an early Garza accepted the fight-less win. bit and it had a snowball effect - it injured and gut things out.” michelle gutierRez/Daily Titan four points. However, as the match wore The Titans also found themselves on continued to build and build.” on, Nejamaghaddam used his veteran Titan Sophomore Heather Hansen Freshman forward Nikki Lee throws up a jump shot for the Titans. the receiving end of a string of losses in Dominating defense opened up pulled down a team-high nine knowledge and tactics to offset Schenck, the weight classes of 133, 157 and 165. Cal Poly’s offense. rebounds, dished out two assists and games for the Titans. CSUF’s record which snapped Stephen F. Austin’s resulting in a narrow 7-4 victory. As the regular season culminates, the The Mustangs jumped out on a scored four points. falls to 1-22 overall and 1-9 in the winning streak at 17, the longest Unfortunately, the driving force that Titan record falls to 2-9 and 0-5 in the 14-to-1 run and outscored the Titans With the win, the Mustangs conference. streak in the country. pushed the Titans towards their first 2 Pac-10. Despite Saturday’s loss, CSUF 49-22 in the first half. improve their record to 10-13 over- CSUF will face the third ranked Coach Dee Ehardt said her team wins in the dual meet, swapped over hopes still fly high as they prepare for The Mustangs had the hot hand all and 4-6 in Big West play. Cal Gauchos of UC Santa Barbara would concentrate on producing to the opposition as Cal Poly San Luis the upcoming Pac-10 Championships, early hitting five first half three- Poly will travel to Idaho to play the February 21st at Santa Barbara. offense in the post to combat center Obispo went on to win the next 8 match- which will be held in Eugene Oregon pointers and shot 45 percent from Vandals on February 23rd. The Gauchos are coming off Lindsay Taylor, the Gauchos 6-8 es. this coming weekend. the field. The loss is the third in as many a victory over Stephen F. Austin, red-shirt Freshman star. ‑ To impede the initial Titan drive, Tuesday, February 20, 2001 Is Commentary: Not this the picturesque By Sara Stanton Subway stations and trains reek from But it wasn’t just what I saw and the stench of animal urine and feces. observed. What I ate was also inter- Paris, the famed Buildings display the colorful insig- esting. Avoid all fast-food restau- mic capital of France, nias of local gangs in spray paint. rants. My chicken McNuggets from is known for its Frenzied street fairs selling clothing McDonald’s were gray on the inside. prolific museums, at discount prices look as if a riot or Another fast-food restaurant served ancient cathe- a raid had occurred at the end of the a hamburger that had hard crunchy drals and roman- day. Fliers, fast-food containers, soda excerpts of whatever animal I was eat- tic atmosphere. It cans and whatever else should be ing inside of it. on? had been painted thrown into a trash can waits in front Keep an open mind, I kept thinking. in my mind as the most beautiful city of storefronts to be sifted through by I discovered that I was becoming more By Jamie K. in the world before I ever thought of the homeless. and more intolerant of the culture that Ayala visiting. Before the shock of a crude Paris I was visiting. set in, I felt as if I were right back at Perhaps this is what is commonly T h e r e Before I left the Untied States, I made affirmations to myself about home. After all, Paris isn’t allowed to known as “culture shock.” are a lot have ghettos. I discovered that I could not order of things this trip. I would eat new and interest- ing food, take lots of pictures, try my food or purchase subway tickets due I could to my language impediment. Those do with hardest to speak French, and fall in love with the most romantic city in little English-to-French dictionaries $122,000. are of little help. Practicing pronun- I could pay the world. Lorraine Dominguez/Daily Titan ciations over and over failed me when for 40 semesters of education, I expected to waltz into France, Rockabilly singer Josie Kruezer performed at The Pub last Wednesday, order a bottle of wine and fit right in someone who actually knew how to a new form of transportation, or speak French approached me with a maybe a new house. but students didn’t fill the tables that AS Productions reserved. with the Parisians. I expected every- one to understand and speak English. question. But thinking of educational boards throughout campus announcing upcoming events. My righteous American attitude and entertaining activities for the rest of the student body I expected an “excuse me” or “sorry” Perhaps every event is not at a convenient time or maybe when someone bumped into me. I was quickly humbled. All I could is a difficult task. the gig is not of interest. The excuses are many. do was struggle to understand menu This is the amount of money and task Associated expected to see, feel and breathe noth- The point is that student fees are being used to produce ing but the elation of Paris. I thought items, hope that I was giving the cor- Students Productions deals with each year, getting more student events that students do not attend. rect change and collide with the people misses than hits on average. that an actual place could transform ASP holds a number of programs each semester. One can me. I was in the way of. Have you ever been to a production? The audiences cost up to $5,000 or more if it’s a touring band or national I was a foreigner. The helplessness are less than a good turnout and are composed mostly of But what I discovered outside of speaker. the well-known tourist affinities was and anxiety never seemed to disin- students whose teachers offered them extra credit if they “The average speaker is over $1,000,” Gonzalez said. tegrate and everything that I thought attended. a rural, run-down community that suf- “It’s rare if it’s under that.” fered from neglect. I saw a world that would be — wasn’t. Part of me was For instance, only 30 students may show up to a lec- I don’t know about anybody else, but I care where my ecstatic that I even had the opportu- ture in the Titan Theater, which can hold more than a 100 ceases to exist from a romanticized money goes, whether that be taxes, vehicle registration or mind. Bottom line — Paris sucks. All nity to visit Paris, for even my parents people. student fees. haven’t had the luxury. My disap- Last semester I made it to three varieties — a forum I wanted to do was get out of there and A lot of students attend AS productions to return to the English-speaking world. pointment however overpowered the with political commentator Susan Estrich, a con- receive extra credit for their courses. If our thoughts that I should consider myself cert with rockabilly band, The Three Bad Jacks, A lot of the good things I had heard money is only benefiting a classroom of about Paris was true. lucky. and a lecture at The Pub with “ghostbuster” students’ grades that makes me a little con- I think that part of my problem was Loyd Auerbach. The Eiffel Tower is breathtak- cerned. ingly overwhelming and the Louvre that I was only there for three days Student fees sponsor films, concerts, lec- I certainly can’t possibly attend all these and never became submersed into the tures and special programs. These events Museum holds numerous artistic mas- events by myself in order to make sure our terpieces that you can just sit and stare culture. But I don’t believe that if I are organized by a part of the associated money is being put to good use. had been there a week or even two student body that is not elected into office. at for hours. Students can enhance their college experience by In spite of this, once away from the weeks that I would have felt any more These hired officials determine what types taking advantage of these events. At no additional costs, comfortable. of guests students will enjoy through word of major tourist venues, I encountered a some guests choose to engage with students beyond their reality that I have never seen on any I didn’t expect to be the foreigner mouth, feedback surveys, and even their own inter- required time. and to be treated as such. One thing ests. postcard or viewed in any movie. I Entertain these opportunities and pop in to attend one had always seen Paris as a clean, clas- is for certain — an American in Paris ASP Administrative Director Norma Gonzales said that some time. was nothing that I had ever expected. they use up half of their budget yearly. sic, versatile city filled with cafes and Taking action isn’t beyond anyone. It’s up to you to flower shops on every corner. What is all this money for though? An ill-informed stu- inform yourself and if you don’t like it, change it. Why not — Sara Stanton is a Daily Titan dent body? Bold posters line walkways and border bulletin The reality was just the opposite. suggest your ideas to ASP? The rest of the student body will Debris litters the ill-repaired streets. Staff Writer