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C A LIFORNI A S T A T E U NIV E R S IT Y , F U LL E RTON INSIDE Valentine’s week 5 n OPINION: Unrealistic expectations of Paris disappoints student’s vacation heats up sales for local businesses 7 n SPORTS: Kirk Saarloos leads Titans to —see News page 6 series victory over BYU with a one-hit shutout VOLUME 72, I SSUE 3 TUESDAY FEBRUARY 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.

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