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I I , Book, list creates conflict "",. A.S. Bookstore refuses Tinsley said he bel ievcd that the Both Tinsky and Johnson have con agencies to make information available arrungcment would cOlltinul!. but he firtm:d that the arrangement W.IS verhal upon relluest.· . Credit woes to provide Off Calnpus received a letter from ROil Johnsoll. the and no written agreements were made When Johnson described tIle legal If I see tll10ther free Chico auxiliary businesses director at the A.S. conl'erning the texthook orders. status of the A.S. Bookstore. he said. State T-shirt I'm going to puke. Books school text info Bookstore. dated Oct. 18. which stated "There is nothing in writing." "\Ve'rl! not the government. We are a For the lust four years. I huve the textbook order information would no Johnson said. "I wouldn't put anything priv'ltl' corporation, The perception of experienced the heckling of credit TRACY IRWIN longer be provided. in writing becausl! of the unknown." ~lIIyhody who is not familiar with cam card vendors on our campus; wav s/(ifJ Writer "The letter from Ron Johnson came out He and Boh Paoillne. the book-divi pus is that we arc the university book ing bags of candy like prize money of the blue," TInsley said. 'Things were sion manager. 1111!t with Tinsley lWl!r a store. meaning THE university book to entice students into signing up A dispute over textbook order infor going so well. Things were very curdial." Pcpsi when he lirst came to town. It was store. But in reality. we arc owned by the for their "low-interest" cards. mation has started between the He responded with a letter tll all Chico decided to provide Tinsky with l'llph:s students of Chico State. We arc a private Looking back at my etlrly Associated Students Bookstore and its State University instructors that asked of the llrJers at 25 cents a page. corporation. We arc 1I0t the ~ate of days at Chico State as tI naive new competitor orr Campus Books. and them to provide OIT Campus Books with Dl'spite the lack of a writtell agrel! California:' 19-year-old. the thought of dup the owner of the new store. Ron Tinsley. their textbook orders. The leiter from mem. Tinsley cOlltcnds that the te,xthook As for fedeml and state public record ing other young studcnts into is planning to take legal action. Tinsley also said that the AS. Bookstore oruer inform.ltion obtained by theA.S. 1:lws. Johnson said. "that law docs nDt debt literally repulses mc. That is At the beginning of the semester, the had backed out 0(' un agreement to share BOllkstlll'l: is a puhlic doculllent and apply to non-governmental ag.encies. We why 1 am in full support of the A.S. Bookstore and Tinsley had the infonnation. whil'h Tinsley considers thcrct'orc !'uhjel't to the California Public Government Affuirs Committee arranged to share the order information. illegul and unti-competitivl!. Records Act that requires public BOOKS It- A4 rei>olution to ban student crcdit card marketing from the Bell Memorial Union. According to a national survey LEFT: Sinala by the UniLed States Public Bokeo of the Library Interest Research Group, students Southeast who obtain credit cards at on Asian Student campus promotional tables cun'y Association larger balances and payoff their performs a server cards later than those who obtain dance native to cards elsewhere. her region, Students arc then forccd to pay while Mohn their credit card debt with their Keobouahom, crashes student 'loan money. appcal to Vieng family and friends for loans, cut Khamphouvog ~ back on course work to increuse and Khanya Officials are still the amount of time at paid jobs or Thidsouvah sit investigating cause of even drop out of school. and watch. ' These arc exactly the reasons BELOW: The computer system failure why GAC decided to move on the dance group issue, said Jeff DeFranco, Crush Groove Associuted Studcnts exccutive fires it up at CHRIS ~'IARTIN vice-president. Laxson Assis/allt "'(,U'S Editor "It is not in our mission state Auditorium ment to provide credit services." last Tuesday. If the l\kriam Library's comput he said. "Students need to take a Multicultural er system is going tn nash. it might stund against these companies. Night was an as well crash whl'n the smallest Too many students tire in debt event to numher of students will he there: and we need to do something. celebrate Hallowecn weekend. l1bout it:' cultural Just bel'ore closing on Friday. The A.S. currently charges diversity at Oct. 29. something huppened to the credit card companies $120 n day Chico State. server in Chico State Univcrsity's to acquire space in the BMU. lihrary that c4ltalogs the book cDl However. the A.S. only has COll T~c Orion/BRtAN BROPHY lection. Although the server is back trol of credit card sales that occur to full strength. as oj' I () a.lII. with~n the BMU. Thc Bell Thursday the hrcHkdown's c~luse Memorial Union Committee will was still undetermined. hl1ve u discussion on the issue at "We don't know for sure if it was their Nov. 17 meeting. A night to rem~mber hacked or 1I0t." said Bill Post. direc The university on the other tor of academic resources. "Nobody hand has a contract with lnfiniti ~ left a calling cmd that said 'we did to be the sale credit card distrib ~ Multicultural night 16th annual Mu Iticultural Night. an this to you.' utor on campus. In essence, evening tilled with dance and poetic All 1 know is the dam.lge was those candy-slinging vendors presents an array of fiair from around the world. . there and it took a while to recon who students encounter en route "There was a true Sl'nse of uppreci struct things." to class may be unaffected by the diverse dance, poetry
Killer of gay Wyoming stUdent shown mercy . The parents of Matthew Shepard held the life of their son's New trash cans, recycle· bins clean up campus killer in their hands and chose to . -.,-- let him live, the Washington Post EVE RENE LOPEZ the 25 recycling bins should make and that wasn't cutting it. Kopicki also Senior reported Nov. 4. Sellior Writer' their wny to campus within the next . :~ai~.peoplc 'kept breuking into them. Anthony . " Judy and Dei1l1is Shepard month or two. . . ""'T11ey've been heuvily vandal- Garcia negotiated a sentenCing deal that Students looking to toss their empty The bins were purchased with ized,'; .she said. tosses guarantees Aaron McKinney, 22, cans into a recycling bin will ~:iOon have money from the $40,125 grant ·Joe Covert, grounds manager at his soda will spend the rest of his life in at least 25 chances on eumpus to do so. received from the Californi:I' Chico State, ugreed und said vundal cali in prison. The deal was finalized just The first new recycling bin' made Department of Conservation. The . ism is olle of the biggest problems on one of as ,I jury was about to begin hear its debut on campus Oct. 21 in ('rant grant also paid for an electric em' for .. campus. the new' ing testimony about whether he of Meriam Library. Currently about a A.S. to use to pick up the tmsh and . "The new bins are a lot more attrnc bins near should be put to death. dozen others like it on campus, dual recycling material around campus.. ' live and they havc lock-down lids." Glenn : ' '~Mr. McKinney. I give you life units with o~e side marked "Trash" Kopicki wrote the proposal for..,th!!.,:.:' Covert said. I-Ie said garbage collectors Hall in' the memory of one who no and the other side marked for cans, grant a year :1l1d a half ago. She"sa\~.::Qfte.lrs'ifted through the previous bins. Monday. l~nger lives," Dennis Shepard told glass and plastic. the previous recycling bins ~erc:':, . which h
~., .. I A2 The Orion November 10,1999 Mentors, the friendmakers Mentor projects CSUMentor makes ,need volunteers transitions easier
JUUE SCHUBERT JU5nN PEHOSKI Staff Writer StafflVriler
More than 20 children arc on a waiting list. For net-savvy students who think clicking a mouse beats licking a Some have been on this list for more than a year. and stamp and that e-mail niles over snail mail, applying online to a all they need is someone to volunteer eight hours a month Califomia State University is increasingly popular. to be their mentor. The CSUMentor system is so popular, other states are adopting IMPACT! Mentoring is one of two programs designed similar systems for applying online. ' for adults to become a part of the lives of young people. "This has taken off beyond anyone's expectations and dreams," en "Each relationship takes on its own fonn:' said said Allen Firstenberg, president and CEO of XAP Corp" which Shannon Bell Smith, progmm coordinator for IMPACf! developed CSUMentor three years ago. Mentoring. "Our basic goal is to get adults connected to More than 25 percent of all applications sent to CSU campuses for z youtlT within the mentor program." fall 1999 were sent online, said Ken Swisher, spokesman for CSU Mentors are required to spend at le.lst eight hours a Chancellor Charles Reed. ___' ___ _ month with a child, called proteges, doing any type of fun And the trend is growing because online activity. Mentoring is a one-year commitment. applications are easier for both students and uni- "This lIas .Lcsleigh Brunelle is a liberal studies major at Chico versities, Swisher said. Students can send appli State University who has mentored Roni Keltenring, a cations to every eampus with the click of a but taken ofl'"'i ",i':j lO-yc'!f-old girl, for almost a year. ton, and universities can immediately transfer the ~,; "I know wc'lI be friends for life. but I don't know if it The Orion/USA RIVERA infonnation to their databases. IJeyond will always be through the program." Brunelle said. Mentor and IMPACT! Mentoring coordinator Shannon When CSUMentor began three years ago, The two have done many activities together, including Bell helps her protege, 15-year-old Natashia Sweet, Chico State did not have the means to transfer anyone~ """!'t,!! sewing. baking. roller sk'lting. touring the Bidwell man study for an algebra test on Monday. the online applications to its own database, IT: sion and spending time at the climbing wall in Chico. said Chico St'lte Enrollment Manager Bob expectations~ Before an adult can become a mentor, Bell Smith said, Hannigan. The staff had to print the applica- :: there is a screening process and training program. . Other mentoring tions and type them into Chico State's system. and :: Natashia Sweet, IS, has been a part of the program for But as of this November, the online applica: ~~ almost three years. She started a menloring program when programs in Chico tions can be automatically loaded into Chico dreams. ," ~ it was a part of the Boys & Girls Club. Now the program State's system, Hannigan said, so he encourages rr. is called IMPACT! Mentoring and is run hy the coullty. CAVE also offers opportunities for students students to apply online. And he expects a big Allen Firstenber~ "I think it is one of the best programs going:' said to be mentors, The programs offered jump in the number of online applications. President and C~q;;, Wendy Sweet, Natashla's mom. The total applications for CSUs sent online of XAP Corp'~ through CAVE are a semester-long -, Q1 "Kids come across so many issues these days. and it commitment, and students can receive up last year totaled 48,309 - nearly three times the -,' ; or helps when another adult is able to give a different per to three units for volunteering, amount from the previous year, said . ~~ spective. And usually it is the same as what I told her." Firstenberg, creator of CSUMentor. And so far, the number of online~ Bell Smith is Natashia's mentor and has a uni4ue applications is four times the amount at this point last year. ' - ; :;: approach with the whole family. Admissions Supervisor Vicki Roeth said 9 percent of Chico State~~ "Shannon and her husband and my whole family try to Project Pals - a mentoring program applications were sent online last year. ,_~ : build a relationship all the way '!found," Sweet said. en Special Pals - a mentoring program for The XAP Corp. has established Mentor systems in TeXjl~::: "ThaI's my solution for keeping the family tight and children with speCial needs Massachusett<;, Illinois, Wisconsin and New York and is workill&" tQ;; keeping the mentor relationship strong:' -(\1 Hermanos Y Hermanas - a program for do the same in other states, Firstenberg said. ':'.; ~:,!; One important aspect that concerns Bell Smith is get and CSUMentor has other functions that make it popular, Firstenbcrgsaid:-" a. Spanish-speaking children mentors. ,.. "a-.s ting college students to stay in touch with their proteges. like helping students plan for college while they are still in high school: en • • .." • l-:' Natashia was matched with Bell Smith after Natashia's CSUMentor IS hnked to every CSU campus. Students can,nsit1; original mentor decided to leave. The OrionIBEN GRACE each campus on the Internet and narrow their Choices before they·eveE.~ "It mude me feel bau because I thought it was my Its goal is to help young parents "build assets to make tour a campus III. person. "',-""f'--~- :~ fuult." N41tashia said. "It hurt. We were really good them feel more a part of the community and introduce For each campus, CSUMentor offers interactive tours, video clips ' friends. and I don't understand why she did that." them to positive role models," Montgomery said. and links to the student newspaper. .- .. _; Amanda Montgomery is the progr.u11 coordinator for the You and I Mentoring works with some students from CSUMentor also has online worksheets to assist students in plan- : mentoring program You and I Mentoring, which is school Fair View High School. The parents sit on an advisory ning their high school courses to meet CSU entrance requirements. : buscd for parents 14to 24 years old. board so they can decide whut they arc interested in doing. Personal information can easily be transferred from CSUMentor to ' "The program just started, but we need mentor volun "The parents have ownership of the 'program and they an online Free Application for Federal Student Aid, Firstenberg said. teers to complete the program," Montgomery said. learn how to plan and decide what they want to do." The address for CSUMentor is www.csumentor.edu.
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"Originally. we went to reboot it, and it There was a good ueal of that going on." sources rather than the paper sources." wouldn't come up. Most of the normal things The library has suffered meltdowns "It lIl{IS SO slollJ, it ,vas almost Students attempting to access the library we do wouldn't work," Post said. before, Post said, but "nothing like this." catalog from home were affected the most, A Unix technician was called in Sund'lY Reference librarian Lakshmi Ariaratnam u1lusable. " Post said, '" , and found several of the tiles were corrupted, was working on the library's second floor on If a student came into the library to get a .' Post said. Halloween. Some students were able to cope Bill Post catalog number, it could be found, albeit not: "One problem led to another problem," with the problem, she s41id, and others weren't Director of AcademiC Resources by the usual process. he said. "We assumed we'd be (working so happy. Reference libr.uian Carl Danis said he used ,
again) every day by noon. First it was "There were a lot of students who said with access to the university's collection, but other computerized catalogs within the CSU I Mond National Noles-F-RO-M~-A-i------~ -----Orion----- the cOllvicted killer in court. "The ruling was a vel)' compelling and pow ~!!:I":'!., The sentencing agreement resulted from a erful finding picturing a predator that has misused ~L\1~1 Business: (530) 898-4237 • Editorial: (530) 898-5625 • FAX: (530) 898-4799 1'1lCS/!11lt/. '.~I!f request by McKinney's attorneys to meet with monopoly power." said Connecticut Atto01ey ,,!")I...-....w. _"!S ,.~,!\Hi the Shepards, whol11 the bwyers asked to spare General Richm'd Blumenthal. 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I j •• "'" ... ~_ L A4 The Orion November 10,1999 CSU Briefs San Luis Obispo Intern from tho bodroom Thursday, Nov. 4 Avenue. "Reporting party W.IS advised by customer IhLit a tran California Polytechnic State University Cal 6:05 a.m. Suspicious circumstance~ reported on the 400 sient hud purchased beel' for juveniles. Juveniles left ill three sep "Reporting Poly, Sun Lui~ Obispo's College of Busimlss block of West 16th Street. "Group of 20 or so males in crowd, arate vehicles and transient on u bicycle." has started an online internship pl'Ogmm, unknown what is pending. Determined to be a Chico Stllte 11 :00 a.m. Littering in public reported on the 1200 block of party wOllld reported the Mustang Daily. b~ckpacking class." Citrus Avenue. "Reporting party would like it logged that his Students must write up ajob description, and 8:49 a.m. Indecent exposure reported in the Onc-mile neighbors are throwing used bloody condoms in his backyard." like It logged if the head of the department approves it, Recreation Area. "Subject masturbating in bathroom. Lewd acts 11 :27 a.m. Assault and battery reported on the 200 block of studcnts have their internship. around a public restroom." Normal Avenue. "Reporting party reporting he was assaulted by tbat lJis Students work for certuin companies that 12:38 p.m. Traffic problem referral reported on the 1100 block the two bouncers ai. the bar."· assign them a supervisor to look over their of Ivy Street. "Reporting party reporting ongoing problem wilh 3:13 p.m. Graffiti reported on the 400 block of Main' Street. nelglJbors are work. Students can cam credits und some com speeding vehicles on Ivy." "Reporting party reporting juveniles have gotten ill and wrote on panies also pay for their scrvices. 7:33 p.m. Urinating in public reported on the 300 block of the white erase board '187' and something about ·pigs. ", tlJrowing tlse(l Main Street. "Reporting pmty stating subject urinated off the bal 3:59 p.m. Drunk in public reported on the 500 block of Main Long Beach cony. Reporting pmy stuting it is an ongoing problem with cus Street. "Male subject in wheelchair keeps falling out of his chair." bloody tomers, urinating and throwing bottles off of the balcony." Wo don't want no discrimination 9:31 p.m. Shots heard reported on the 800 block of West Saturday, Nov. 6 condoms in California State University, Long Beach has Fourth Street. "CSUC advising three shots heard, last shot being 1: 19 a.m. Assault and battery rcported on the 200 block of rewritten its nondiscrimination policy to guar high caliber." Normal Avenue. "Subject was struck at the bur, unknown who hit his backyard." antee affirmative-action benefits for military 10:26 p.m. Prowler reported on the 400 block of West Fifth him; ftit lip. Subject does not want to talk to police." vcteruns, reported The 49cr. Street. "Reporting party states she just found u homeless ll1:m in 4:21 a.m. Fight reported on the 800 block of Pomona Avenue. Complaints were made by members of a her kitchen." "Two males and two females in a physical (conflict), all are drunk." campus veterans group, and the revised policy 8: 17 p.m. Drunk in public reported on the 500 block of [vy states that the university docs not discriminate Friday, Nov. 5 Street. "Transient passed out on the front porch." against veterans in admission, employment and 1: 15 a.m. Drunk in public reported on the 200 block of educational procedures. Broadway Street. "Reporting party is having problcms with Sunday, Nov. 7 The Labor Department is investiguting the removing a drunk female who is uncooperative and combative." 2:44 a.m. Fight reported on the 1100 block of Warner Street. university for fraud ami discrimination against 9:55 a.m. Juvenile problem reported on the 900 block of Nord "Reporting party reporting approximately 20 subjects fighting." veterans. One professor and veteran said he fclt dis criminated against because an opening for a FROM http://o rio n all C sue h i C,Q. e d u MAYO LAW OFFICE The Po""er is in -Minor in Possession (MIP) Defense Your Hands. ·r. -DUI and Traffic TI1e Los Angeles UniHed School District is seeking CREDENTIALED teachers in all subject areas. The District seeks -DMV License Suspension Hearings . motivated and talented individuals for .Drug and Criminal Defense· Alternative Certification 0ppol·tunities. :;.. ,:,. Salary Range $32,567 -$56,783 . ' .. t.· ... ' Free Initial Consultation Bilill/lunIDifTercntiul: lip to S5,OOO per year ,.-::',":' An information session will be held on r November 15, 1999 in Glenn Hall, / " William Mayo, Esq. Room 123 from 4:30pm-5:30pm. nd Interviews will be conducted 132 West 2 Street on November 16. Chico, CA 95928 e-mail: [email protected] COII/llct George GOllzalez @ (800) Tl1t\CH l.A, ext. Telephone: (530) 898-8468 8580 or clf1(dl: [email protected]'tl.1IS , ), '.' '\ November 10, 1999 The Orion A[;; Chico State Shorts Debaters talk way to lop Female talent search Thl.! Chicu Stilte Univl.!fsity Wumen's Center JUUASPIESS said. "This team has done well con Team member McChesney said is looking for women to submit artwurk, Senior writer sistently tlu'ough the years." the biggest p.lrt of being on the team These are tile Champions literaturl.! .lllll poetry for their year 2000 calclluar. Hathawuy and coach Kristi is h:arning from the research. StUlil.!ms ,If I.! I.!ncouraged to u~e crl.!ativity The Chico State Forensics Debute MoriokLi both debated in Kansas in "Forensics has opened me up tll Sacramento Oct. 29-31 anu passion to till the pages with struggles. tri team has been in the faces of college and came here because of the uifferent perspectives. and I haw In a tournament the team won umphs. strengths and tnlgedies of wUlllen. Georgetown, Harvard ~md other uni amount of support the university leamed beyond wh'lt I have heen first, second and fifth place in the Submissions an: Ulll.! by Nov.19 and can be versities known for their academics. offcrs to its debate team. LIS well :IS taught in my classes m1d what is reg individual awards and two semi dropped off at the Women's Center. For infor And they have won. the team's tradition of excellence, ulated by textbuoks," she said. finals and a quarterfinal award in mation call 898-5724. The tC Online services to make life easier CULTURE: Big Poppa E discusses 'Wussy Boys' Efollelt.com, the largest online texthook seller has partnered with Zkey.clll11 ill simplify grown," shc said. "It's a very inexpensivc been anywhere else than in L:L'(son that campus life. show for people to come 10. people of :Ill night: I'll be b:lck next year." Students e:m log-on 10 cfolleH.com and uo;c ages and ethnic backgrounds. The :Iudi The crowd seemed very n:cepti \'c to some Zkey.com tools free of charge. ence was very diverse." the MCs anuthe performers as well. Some tools incluue a self-updating anu sdf At the beginning of the show Langford "It was vcry eye-opening to not only popul:lting :lddress book: a calelldar: an dec told the audience that her gOLd was to pro how t:llented students :Ire here. but the tronic lile c(lbinet to store docummts: ahility to vide entertainment and expose students to variety of cultures we have Oil campus:' create chat rooms to cOlllmunicate with peers different cultures not only in Chico but junior Tara Domdoma said. "I rC:llly liked from class: :1 web-based e-mail m:counl. also around thc world. nIl the poetry that wus read. the energy "I was very appreciative und impressed used and the mcss:lges behind it ... like Winterfest by the students," LLlngford said. "They're that Mr. Wuss Guy." On Nov. 17, the Marketing Assodation will the ones who milke up the show." Domdoma referred to zBig Poppa E, hold its Winterfest '99. But the heart of the show. she said. was onc of the poets. who told the audicnce Snowboard. ski .1IId wilkehoard manufactur the masters of ceremony, Nandi Crosby. how he was like his fuvorite "Wussy crs will he there to sell merchandise. ami stu multicultural and gender studies professor. Boy," Ducky from the movie "Pretty in dents can ulso sell back their old gl.!ar. and student Jamel Shakir. Pink:' There will he giveaways from BlII'toll "The magnificence of the perforn1crs "He was hilurious:' Domadoma said. Snowbo:lrds. Four Squ:lre anu Special Blend. encourLlged me to engLlge the crowd:' "It just focused in on the whole point of Tickets can be purchased today and Thursday in the Frel! Speech Area from nODllto ;\ p.m. Shakir said. "I felt compelled to make the the night. not to be closc-mimlcd. The Orion/BRlAH BROPHY crowd feel the pleasure that I felt in watch- ''l've heurd nothing but good things Tickets arc $1 e.lch pre-sale and $2 the night ·ing the pcrformers do thcir routines bccuuse from peoplc who went. l'm going :lgLiin Members of lambda Theta Nu sorority perform a dance routine of the cvent. they were flawless. I wouldn't have rather next yeur and it beller be as good." last Tuesday at Multicultural Night. \.99 ~}I\ESTIC d ViTCHERS · . . '\ · . · , ,'. ALL PR..lc.es 316 weST ~5T.RE:e:T., C:rHCO., CA 95928· 891-1639 " ~ ," "'," ...... ~ ...~'_ .... ~ ... ,.. _...... _.. ,,_. __ ._ ...... _ ...• ~~.,._~, ~ •. __ .••• _4. _'h.~' ...... ~.~ \~, .. , ••. ,0.. __ "'__ "_~""'."_ ."."_ ",,'" . AS The Orion Novcmbcl'10, 1999 EditoriaBs---.:~,:-"" '!;..~ I~a Students have The chico 'lJCltina ... -,p,-.,, I, friend in Lange 1", I I .:t·~ «l I . .. ZJ Game ~ , ' •.. , Chico has a new City Council mcm::; HE SAID: It:~ not even February activities like these where students can meet someone to say "yes" to going out with you, ber. And in her own words, "I don!;t~, yet, bllr the dating frenzy is and get n better feel for whether a person is but it actually turns out that you like the think they could have found someon~::: ill filII effect. Trlle, it never right for them, ' person and want to pursue matters further, who has more love for thc university,"~: ~ actually goes all'a)" !Jilt jllst First of all, consider yourself lucky. Secondly, Chico State alumnn Sheryl Lange \\'alk illto the Associated The first date (of many?) don't screw it up. An over-eager approach was appointed to replace councilman, ~ STllelcllt.\' Bookstore alld the lie Said: Do you remember all the stuff could scare someone off, Bill Johnston at the Nov. 2 Chico City MAlT dating hooks have their you sec on television nbout couples going When it comes to post-date strategy, it all Council meeting. Johnston, who died BATES I'el)' OII'n table right noll'. to dinner and a movie for their first date? boils down to one word: patience. If it's Oct. 15 from prostate cancer, had Orioll Datillg \l'as a/so tlze centra/ Well yuu can throw all that cmp out the mennt to be, it will happen. So how long do spoken to Lange, she told The Orion; . 'I Colulllnist tlleme of Yo! magazille '.I' window. In Chico, n 12-pack of you wait for that second date? and he endorsed her in taking his October edition. It's evely Budweiser and a private room The best guide to dating I position, should it be nceessary. ' .:., wllere al/(i it:~ I III a voidable. arc the equivalent of the din know of is from the movie Her appointment was unanimously:':· So, as H'e mingle Clllellinger ner-and-n-movie date. "Swingers," But if you approved by the City Council, and' SHE SAID: in the Chico elating pool, If you are still dead set on haven't seen it, just remember should be unanimously approved by'" here :\. sOllie advic£' allli the diner and a movie thing, to take the slow ~md steady Chico State students, as well. ' . iI/sight from both the male however, why not take that idea to approach. Waiting two or three A class of '66 graduate, Lange has II' and female poil/ts of a more private and comfortable days to call someone after a long been a supporter und advocate for I I'iell'. Sometimes contrast setting? Cooking dinner at home and date keeps you from looking over Chico State and its students. Along USA ing lIlItl sometimes (/gree renting a movie is not only a lot cheaper, anxious, but is also soon enough so with serving as secretary of the Alumni RIVERA ;lIg, ihere:~ I/O one I\'a)' to but this atmosphere will allow both people that the other person won't think you've Associutioll Board, shc volunteers on I';el\' the Clzico dating to be more comfortable and get to know each lost interest. the University Advisory Board and the OPillioll Editor sccnc allli (Jill' hest (/dvice other better. Size Said: Finding Mr. Perfect in Chico is Naturnl History Museum Board. is to play £lnc/leam. Size Said: This guy wLlnting to cook you truly finding a gem in the jungle. At Ll school Lnnge isn't satisfied with just sitting' dinner at his place sounds sweet and charm where the girls outnumber the guys 2-to-l, back und "tolerating" Chico State. She'.' Introduction to dating, Chico style ing. but how well do you know him'] Chances the good guys arc slow to show and quick to gets involved in university life often.'" 1/e Said: Dating. in the classie sense, are, you met him one drunken night 41t The U go. If you think he's a winner. about 10 other and she's the first to acknowledge ull' II: . doesn't really exist in Chico. Nobody docs Bar and he wrote your number down on his girls probably do too and this is when being the good that comes out of our school. .,., . dinner :md a movie. They do the bars and par receipt from Burger King. yourselfreaUy matters. And she's also the first to admit"· ties. But the bars and parties arc But all right, no girl can refuse a Show him your unique side, your something'S missing - she misses: just big meut lIlurkets where home-cooked dinner. So how adventurous side and that side of you he just Pioneer Week. . , : both sexes try to present 'bout taking it to your place? Tell can't refuse. Accentuate what the two of you "In its beneficial years," she adds. ' : themselves :IS the most him to bring the groceries and have in common and, hell, accentuate your While Lunge believes she will have' uppeuling side of beef. you'll help him whip things up differences - if he's really the one, he'll an cnjoyable year serving on the City Singles would just as soon (no pun intended). Otherwise, want to be with you anyway. Ask questions, Council, she does not plan on running skip the dating part und go great first date locations include and be honest when asked questions. If you for re-election when 10hnston's term right to getting it on. parks, concerts and, believe it or not, start a relationship acting like someone expires in December. She simply sees'· Size Said: The wurd "date" sporting events. If you're both big you're not. you're not being true to him or to the next 13 months as her way of isn't in any Chil.:O State student's enough fans, c~ltch a Chico State sporting yourself. This all equals wasted time and saying "thank you" to Chico. vocahulary. Instead, we have event. And if you're both Chico Stnte wasted effort. Havc fun, but if "hanging uut" and "hooking up." students. these games h:lVe the three first These arc the two extremes of what we date huzz words - free, public and fun. Required service commonly perceive as "dating." And since hanging out usually leuds to hooking Abandoning a sinking ship wrong way to go lip. it's valid to say that hanging out between He said: While .lsking someone out 'on a opposite sexes is for either the die-hard date may be quite a nerve-racking experience. More than 2,000 students volunteer : platonics or the mates-in-waiting. getting out of a date cun prove to be even every nice girl you can meet, there are a through CAVE eaeh year. Whether more complicated. Trouble can arise when hundred dumb, clueless hoes •. And for working with children, the elderly or Meeting prospective dates in Chico you realize that your date doesn't look or every nice guy, there arc a hundred the disabled, the students do it, not He Said: The bar scene and parties are sound as good as they did when you had your mindless, beer-guzzling morons. Getting to because they must, but because they ripe with potential dating prospects but watch beer goggles strapped on. the right person for you mcans having to go want to. out - the competition is fierce. It takes more A beautiful and funny young vixen can through a lot of people who definitely arc California Gov. Gray Davis wants ~ : than a SWl~et pick-up line and :I few drinks to turn in to :111 annoying and attractively chal not "The One." to change all that. hag the man or lady of your choice. A combi lenged nightmure when the sobering effects OvefUll. dating in Chico can be a frustrnt Seeking CSU support in making nation or heavy drinking and persistence will of reulity set in. Of course you ean always ing but positive situation. To get the most of community service a 'gmduation prove suc.:eessful sometimes. but you will tr:msform her back by getting piss drunk on dating in this town. I leuve you with four requirement. Gov. Davis believes proh:lhly get more slaps ac.:ross the face than the date but thut would just continue the things that you must have in order to find that doing so will help encourage a service phonc numbers. vicious cycle. If this sort of situation arises. special someone: ethic he seck lucking among universi~ Your best bet is just to get out there and my best advice would be to stick it out for a I. Persistence ty students. keep trying. The law of percentages proves few hours and ehange your phone number in 2. Patience Apparently Gov. Davis hasn't been that you will eventually get :1 "yes" the morning. . 3. More persistence to Chico and apparently he hasn't seen somewhere among the myriad of "no's". Size Said: Sometimes that brill iuntly 4. And finally luck (and a little more that this service ethic is alive and well ~ While rejection is tough to handle. I guarantee funny. want-to-fall-asleep-in-his-arms cutie persistence wouldn't hutt) at Chico State. . that you won't gct many dates in you're sitting boy turns out to be a burping, smart-ass, get She Said: The odds that you will make it Putting in approximately 155,000 011 the couch :It hOllle with a six PllCk un a away-from-me-now jerk-off. And sometimes through your college cureer with the same hours of community service a year. Friday night. you don't find this out till you're already significant other you began with arc not Chico State students have set a nation She Said: You will one hour into a date with him. What do good. You've come to Chico; you're going al standard for giving back to the rarely. if ever, meet a you do? There's always the "I'm feeling to date, you're going dump, you're going to community. No requirement necessary. prospect in class. Most ill" excuse. But chances arc hc'lI want a get dumped and you're going to beg for CAVE Director Nan Timmons rain-check and you'rc still screwed. If hon more. This is the great game of dating. celebrates the massive student involve- : . e1asses don't have , ' enough peer interaction esty is detinitely your last policy, this is What seems like "forever" one month is ment at Chico State but fears a mandate' and it's hard to strike up when you have to call in the hig guns - you simply a fading memory the next, and requiring ull students to take part " ' a good conversation with have some "el11otion:11 issues" to deal with. before you know it you're getting your would be impossible to implement. the teacher Y Burs and pllrties arc ulways rich with Unless he's a downright jerk, he'll under promising and eager prospects. processing, screening and placement of" I possible tuke homes, but is that all you want? stand and give you space. "Lots of space," Just be safe, bc smart and let the games volunteering students would be costly I don't need to go home with a guy at the end you tell him. When he calls you later, you're begin ... and Chico State docs not currently of the night to feel 1 succeeded as a woman. still not ready. If he calls you even later still, have the staff or funding necessary for The real success is meeting a guy with whom you've recently met the love of your life and Lisa Rivera can be reached at: such a requirement. you can hold a decent conversation in an you thank him for the spuce he gave you. Irivera@mail,csuchico,edu But since community service is by environment where you're both comfortable. no means "broke" at Chico State, The My roommate recently met her new We have a winner! Now what? Matt Bates can be reached at: Orion wonders, why "fix" it? boyfriend OIl an Adventure Outings trip. It's lie Said: Not only huve you gotten [email protected] , , "V I I ".1, I :,~";""j ,j WIJat's your best excuse for turning down a date?-::: 1 ",'. Orion OPINION shiff Editor lisa Rf/I(Jra Assistant Editor , ~. AII/atis Slimmer I just say I have a boyfriend, AllY date I call get, I woulcl,,'t I'm witll her tOllight, I say, "I've got a meetillg at "Friellds" is Oil tOllight. 0" .1 llayden but that doesn't really work ill turn dowll. that time," or til already "ave I I: ~. Chico because they dOIl't care, . plans." If tlzey keep askillg, , <,I . ..'" Designer uI'm just Ilot i"terested ill you." / .fell Perez ------_.. --'------Writers JOLLENE SMITH NATHAN JONES nFFANY nlDSBURY MIGUEL HIGINID VANESSA ANDERSON Mati iJales Senior Senior Senior Sophomore Senior Yvollne loomis Communication Business Organizational Communication Music Industry Liberal Studies ,~,_ I ,,I November 10, 1999 The Orion A7 :Or. Laura gives more insults than advice Orion Thursduy, I heard "dumb," another caller "nutty", and one the proof of poor parenting. How ach and no morning sickness at all. -THUMB the most painful, gut ,woman "stupid." She even used the dare he try to provide for his family I'd better scurry out and get myself wrenching, back ass 'word "duh" as a complete explanation. and how dare his wife, pursue her a twin stroller. THUMBS UP to the wards, pile of crap The way she talks sounds closer to education. I felt the worst for Mike, another new recycling/trash that I've ever had the , AMARIS something that might be heard in an No one else would have figured parent calling for some advice. bins 011 campus. Now misfortune to endure : SUMMER elementary school yard than in the that one out. Imagine her genius to He had a daughter with a drug there's no excuse for , HAYDEN Dr. Laura professional advice of a doctor. I know that the children were neglected problem who lived with her maternal throwing rccyclubles Schlessinger's 2 112- , Assistant thought she was going to start calling from only hearing that both parents grandparents 600 miles away. Instead in the trash. , Opinion hour bitch-fest on people poo-poo heads or something. hud other activities. Dr. Laura's so of encouraging his continued support, KPAY 1290 AM. Ediior But the ideas that spewed from smart. God, I couldn't wait to hear Dr. ,Laura scolded, "You can't start THUMBS UP to yet another . I am flabbergasted her mouth were more disturbing what pearls of wisdom she would pluying father now!" The man is the job well done with Multicultural Night. The i " 'as to why anyone then her insults. corrupt us with next. child's futher and she's telling him it's place W~lS packed ~lI1d the show was amazing. Would voluntarily listen to such trash. When one woman told Dr. Laura To Tracy she said, "If there's one none of his business. How docs that If you really want to hear, some that she had a degree in women's baby out of wedlock, there'll be l11uke sense? THUMBS UP to peoplc who tip hard-working dried-up, soured old puss nag, watch studies, Dr. Laura hollered, "Burn another." 1 was frightened, very frightened waiters and wnitresses. It's a the ~~Golden Girls." that bra!" The doctor referred to an Thank God she told Tracy this that this cockeyed kook is who we tough job and the uppre l ~>ut someonc's got to like her education in women's studies as because I've had a child out of tum to for advice. But 1 wasn't truly ciution goes 01 long way. ~ecause people keep calling. nonsense and brainwashing. Where wedlock. I would have never'known terrified until 1 heard her advertise : Her callers ure like lambs to the did she graduate from, the I was expecting another child with- ment for her book, "The Ten THUMBS DOWN to slaughter, and all they say is, "Thank University of Ignorance out her insight. I must be Commandments: The Significance of professors who make you, Dr. Laura," "You're' right, Dr. with a major in medieval carrying the pregnancy God's Laws iII Everyday Life." fun of their students ~n Laura," or "Dr. Laura, I just love ideology? well because all I've I couldn't fathom this sour, bitter their exum questions. your show.'" When Eric called for got is a pouchy stom- woman's view on Christianity, nor Not only is it rude and : These pathetic little wretches keep some advice from the did I want to. I don't know how this unprofessional, it's <;oming back for second helpings. and 'good doctor, she accused Tho OrionlJEN PEREZ woman was supposed to be an expert distracting. ~elieve me, Dr. Laura dishes it out. him of neglecting his on the man who taught the Golden : D,r. Laura obviously doesn't know daughter. Did the man Rule and turning the other check. THUMBS DOWN to no Lettcrs Why. people call her for advice either. lock his child in a closet or She'd be 'the least qualified person to to thc Editor. The upathy is disgusting. Your ~he, says, "I don't know," "I don't forget' to feed the toddler speak about compassion, forgiveness voices nrc important ~lIld we want to share care," and "I didn't ask you." so often for a week? and love. them. What would you like to tell us'! that I had to wonder why she bothers No. Eric merely worked We shouldn't be seeking her help; showing up for work. a full-time job while his she should be seeking the help of a THUMBS DOWN to thc 30- to 45-minutc wait : ~erhaps her expertise is name wife was in graduate good therapist. to get into La Salles on Thursday night. The calling and belittling because she did school. But Dr. Laura inside better be like a Disneyland ride since thut plenty. needed no more informa A.S. Hayden can be reacbed at: the wait is the same. She called one 14-year-old boy tion because she had all [email protected] Drawing a Blank ------, Here's a tip: gratuities appreciated Byjamcs Nepomtlceno GlWANZEMA to hook up with some dorky, crooked-toothed, greasy-haired. Gllest Coftl1ntz{st '80s-dressing, Jack Daniels-smelling loser? Are you serious? I'm a cocktail waitress. Can you really justify the "bitch" commcnt? Maybe you've seen me, m:lybe What makes me a bitch'! you've tried giving me cheesy pick-Up Is it bccause 1'111 doing my job? lines, maybe you've given me really Is it because 1 don't want to get in trouble dirty looks. for not selling enough drinks to the inebri I'm sure you have. ated citizens of Chico? , , OK, now I'm not saying that my And I'm sorry if you think that. "Arc you job isn't fUll, because 75 percent of doing OK. do you need anything?" is the time it is. I'm not saying I don't considered flirting. like the pcople I work with and for, I'm just a smiler. because they're the best. 1 smile at everyone. which probably " I'm only saying that I have gives these gross guys justification to two major, huge pet peeves about try and gct Illy number. Sorry, 1'111 being a waitress at a bnr with the just bcing friendly. You do not have. -it North State's only mechanical bull. nor evcr will have, a chance with l11e (Oops, I gave it away.) The OrionlJEN PEREZ to put it gently. JJ;u.6A+~# First and foremost: the women who come in there. And a lot - not all - but a lot of these They don't tip at all. Of course, there's always those two women will just stare me down like they have some sort of it 4$ P out of a hundred who do, and I love them with all my heart. personal vendetta against me. If you go to a bar with $20 and your drink's only $2, can't What did I ever do to them'? e _" "¥Ai, ~ i-fAYe you afford a measly $1 tip? They stare, with their upper lips curled, eyes squinted, giv -to l::tJ tc t.oc4. ~t ~rlfr::A'I, Oh, that's right. I forgot I work at a bar for my health. ing me that slow, up-and-down glance that I've grown so And what absolutely amazes me is that I'll see these same accustomed to. ~/) EI& Ai'tI- .,. AAvg wNttf women - the ones who didn't tip me - giving a few dollars to Sometimes I will go out of my way to be so nice. =W~ My LAW~ ..• 6A.y A tf1ItI the male bartenders, slyly passing them phone numbers and Sometimes I'll be so annoyingly friendly just to bug them and sultry glances. just to see if they'll :Ictually crack a smile. ',iAa-tt-.·· se+ ~c.e: $oM!? News flash - our bartenders probably walk home with "Oh, thank you so much. Have a great night." " VACA+tON, +iM6 -tD'~ MI dozens of phone numbers each night. 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This program demonstrates the diverse, rich 7:30 to traditions of the steel string guitar, 5:30 , 703 Cedar • CHICO' , Since 1982 7th St. at the tl:'ac~sr Free Local Shuttle Service ,,' .J ,r! ,', • Wednesday. November 10. 1999 Volume 43, Issue 12 WILDCATS TO WArCH VOLLEYBAll SECTION B Wednesday, Nov. 12 7 p.I11.Ac-ker Gym Women's Soccer ...... ~ ...... ,B2 Rec Sports Short ...... B2 Whopper of the Week ...... B4 Wildcat of the Week ...... B4 SPLISH SPLASH ROLLIN' DOWN THE RIVER Women's water polo prepares Adventure Outings students brave O'rion for second season in new leugue. Rogue River rapids to learn. t:$,'UTINGS California State University. Chico ~B3 ~B2 hHp:llorion.csuchlco.edu Fourth and 10 It could happen to you ~ $1,000 scholarship up for grabs going to he .1 lot or run." said Wall mark. cvents to students. will also be at the "There's going to be a lot or noise but it also " The otitis of gamc With frce T-shirts and other give Close but no cigar for student in attendance at tonight's gives us the competitive adv.mtagc to play with aways. To say this season has been .1 .. big home lTowd," Will1lillg tbis The g:lI11e attendance l~ollid put roller cmlster ride for the men's volleyball grune against UC Davis Tradition"lly games against UC Davis have Chico Slatc in the record books too. II' at soccer te.un would be an under been loud .IIlU obnllxious because or the Aggie mOlley lire least 1.000 fans show up, Chico State statement. It was more like riding MEGAN DICKSON band and the Aggie Pack that rollow the Davis. will he a part of the Gne Grano Cluh a roller coaster during an earth Sporls Editur te.uns. better than with the AI11~rican Volleyhall Coaches quake. No one ever knew how "The Aggies always have a large crowd. we Assodation. things would shake out. Cunccl all your plans tonight. just want tll return thc ravor," said \Vallmark. the Of/lis of All Chico State stuuents arc eligible The ride eame to .111 end There's money to be won. Thc Wildc4lts traveled to Duvis on Oct. 6 and ano can register for the scholarship S Power to the people In an effort to connect the internet world to the television for Nationals world, ESPN has developed SportsCcnter Showcusc, SportsCcnter and ESPN.com TOP: (left to right) Chico huve created a new feature tl"'t ~ Men's team advances Top Five State runners David NCAA West Regional rankings allows the audience to decide to finals, WOlnen end Braund, Tyler Graff, Daniel what the main highlights package Women Embaye and Kevin White will be. season in Rocklin 1. UC Davis 53 start the 10k race at the Arc you interested? 2. Seattle Pacific 104 West Regional Saturday in Here's how it works: Monduy 3. Central Washington 107 Rocklin. RIGHT: Amy Crislip through Thursday each week TODD MCBAlr~ 4. BYU Hawaii 121 was the top finisher for the there will be a list of 10 to 15 o,f SlallWriter 5.CHICO STATE 140 Chico State women. the night's best events on the BELOW: Jose Saenz, mid Web site. ~ The Chico State men's cross-coun Men dle, has a slight lead on 1. UC Davis 33 Just click on one of the gamcs try team ran its way into u belth in the race winner Jeff Kaiser 2. CHICO STATE 67 between noon and midnight and 1999 NCAA National Championships 3. Humboldt State 72 (right) from UC Davis, The the package with the most votes with a second-place finish at the 4. Cal Poly Pomona 104 Wildcats now advance to will uppear on the 11 p.m. NCAA West Regional held in Rocklin' 5. Alaska Anchorage 152 the NCAA National SportsCenter show. on Saturday. Championships, . . In case you miss thut show, it Juniors Jose Saenz, David Braund will also be shown the following and Rafael Lopez led the way for the morning. Wildcats. Saenz completed the gruel ing 10k course in 32:31 ,just nine see Tastes like chicken onds behind Athlete of the Year Jeff If you're looking for an alter Kaiser of UC Davis, The 12th runner niltive to plain, old, everyday across was Braund, strutting in after chicken, consider the fine selec his 33:07 run. Lopez ended his run 18 tion in today's Outdoor Report by seconds later. ~olumnist Joe Guichard. With the runners finish ill the top Pheasant, hc says, most 15, each !Cut received All-Region c·losely resembles the taste of honors. Brnu~d credits the honor to chicken. the fans,· who showed up to support Saturday, Nov. 20 All things considered, I think the team. . . NCAA Championships riC stick with the Colonel. "There were times where I felt like Joplin, Mo, I didn't W B2 The Orion November 10, 1999 Wildcats display own· sister act ~ Peterson sisters separate after two Shane said River College, she decided she would move to Chico. Shelby that although just graduated from Del Campo High School and chose Chico years together on Wildcats' soccer field she . looks as well. . after her "It wasn't planned. We both looked at other schools and I DAN NIETO younger sis told her I was choosing Chico and she said, 'so am I,'" Shelby StafflVriler ter, she isn't said, "It wus easy on our parents becuuse they didn't have to overly protec choose who to visit and 1 never reully get homesick with my They've known each other for 19 years. They grew up tive. And sister near." . together, they went to school together and they played while Shane Though the sisters lead separate lives off the field, Shane sports together from elementary school to college. And may have said they are closer than most sisters are. They spend so much next week, the Peterson sisters, Shane, 21, and Shelby, 19, been' the dominant athlete in the family growing up, she isn't time together on the soccer field that some of their younger played their final soccer game together as teammates for the anymore. . teammates have had to ask them their first names because Chico State Wildcats. "I guess because I was a couple of years older I was the they are only referred to as the Petersoils. "Our time playing together is bound to end, but it's going better athlete. Somctimes 1 was even a bit aggressive and "They seem like they're attached at the hip," teammate to be sud when it's over becuuse we get along so well," Shane would pick on her'l little," Shane said. "But now that we're Ericu Perez said. "They get on each other's nerves some said. "It's been a little bittersweet this week. I just went to on the same level, she hns definitely caught up." times, but they're buddies. When you see Shane you wonder practice today thinking, 'Oh my God, it's my last week of The Petersons grew up in Sacramento and began playing where Shelby is, and when you sec Shelby you wonder practice. '" sports together as early as either could remember. where Shane is." Shelby said she'll miss having her older sister around next "We were Daddy's girls. Our dad was our softball coach Although next season will not be the same for Shelby en year and will find it difficult to warm up with someone other and then he was our soccer coach;' Shane said. "We've without her sister around, Shane said the team would improve . than Shune. played together long enough that now we know what each because only two players will graduate, leaving the core of "She looks after me whether it's on the field or off. Like other is thinking and we work well together. the team intact. z when someone hits me on the field she gets pissed at the per The sisters must have known what the other was thinking "Hopefully we can build on the end of this year and start son who hits me and covers my back;' Shl?lby said. "She's my when they chose to come to Chico without ever discussing it off flext season better," Shelby said. "But I'll have to find a best friend." with one another. After Shane spent two years at American new partner," Flee Sports-----, Rogue River ravishes rafters Roundup ~ Adventure Outings leaders Women's Lacrosse learn kayaking basics to The women's lacrosse team will play its alumni gmne on Saturday at 11 a.m. teach Chico State students Men's Lacrosse NATHAN FURMAN The alumni ghme for the men's Contributing Writer lacrosse team will st;ut at 1 p.m. on Saturday. Both the men's and the Roughing the Rogue River rapids with women's games will be played on the veteran kayak instructors taught Adventure lacrosse tield. The field is behind the Outings staff members how to lead. tennis courts. Andy Reimers and Martin Roland, vet eran kayak instructors, took 15 staff mem Women's Rugby bers from Oct. 28 to Nov. 1 on a first of its The women's rugby team wiII travel kind Adventure Outings trip to Oregon for to San Diego on Friday. Chico State a reason. will participate in the Scmm by the Sea "The goal of this training was to develop tournament at UC San Diego. San Jose the teuching abilities of our kayak instmctors State, UC Berkeley, Arizona State for the AO program," Rcimcrs said. University, Occidental University, UC Staff member Joel Robinson was a partic San Diego and Chico State will be ipant on this kayaking excursion. competing against each other. The "I looked over my shoulder and there he 'Cats will travel to San Jose on Dec. 4 was. falling on top of me," he said. "I fol Courtesy of ADVENTURE OUTINGS for a tournament as well. Chico State lowed Dan Frisella into the rapid and as I Adventure Outings staff members pose with their equipment after a trip down the Rogue has been practicing two to three times a popped up out of the water I saw his boat River in Oregon. The trip was designed to train the AD staff how to train Chico State students. week behind the soccer field. pointed strait up, then tipping back towards me. He fell right settings with other fun loving future. The participants on this trip will soon Ultimate Frisbee on top of me Hnd knocked me "It's a individuals. be leading AO kuyaking trips on the Trinity The ultimate Frisbee team will plLIY upside down." "It is H sport that balances indi River. UC Berkeley on Saturday, Nov. 20. Even though both Robinson lnixtllre of vidual and group importance:' This semester AO offered four introducto Chico State will play UC Berkeley's and Frisella swam out of their Reimers said. "Each individual is ry-level kayaking trips on the Trinity River. A and B teams, as well as UC Davis's kayaks as a result of their antics, excitelnelzt, responsible for piloting their own "We do some adventurous activities as A and B teams on the UC Berkeley they both agreed that the trip was craft, but the group is ulways look stuff training so that our semester trips can be cum pus. a huge succc·ss. fear mId ing after each other." of the highest quality," Reimer said. "I havcn't had this much fun Roland said he enjoys teaching Program coordinator Rick Scott pointed Men's Volleyball in a year." Frisella said. "At first anxiety. " the sport to new people. out the need to have highly qualified students The men's volleyball team has com my heart was racing and my eyes "I love teaching kayaking leading Adventure Outings trips. pleted its tryouts and has compiled two were popping out of my head, but because first-timers have that A lot of hurd work and behind the scenes teams. The division I team will have ten Ht the end of the trip I had an 'look, '" Roland suid. "It's a mix prcparation goes into making sure th~lt each players. Nine players will make up the overwhClming feeling oi' accom ture of excitement, fear and anxi trip goes smoothly. division II team. Both teams held their plishment." ety. But ulmost always, by the end It is also necessary for the Adventure first practices on Monday night. Both Whitewater kuyaking started of a run, the look turns to one of Outings staff to have proper skills and expe squads will go to UC Berkeley on gaining popularity in the late '70s complete exhilaration." rience to handle unexpected situutions while Sunday to compete in a tournament. and participation continues to Martin Roland Because of the trip's advanced in the field with participants. UC Davis, Sacramento State, increase every year. Kayak Instructor nature, it was only open to In addition to the kayaking trips, Adventure Humboldt State. San Francisco State, Participants arc typically Adventure Outings staff through a Outings offers over 50 outdoor trips a semester. Fresno State ~lnd Cnl Poly will be. in the drawn to the sport not only for special application process. The activities include whitewater rafting, tournament as well. Chico State will the adrenaline rush of running Adventure Outings probably mountain biking, caving and more. practice thrce nights a week from now large rapids, but also to spend won't offer a trip to the Rogue For more infom1ation about Adventure until finnls. time in a pristine natural river River for students in the near Outings .md upcoming trips call 898-4011. FROM~ 81 CROSS COUNTRY: Fan support.· key Brnund said. "The The women's team made meet she placed 14th out of the 113, Attend tonight's Chico State Wildcats vs fans were awesome. the trip to Kansas lust year finishing the course in 23:09. UC Davis Aggies volleyball game. They helped LIS where the national champi Freshman Sarah Mullin, 23rd, throughollt the race, onships were held, leaving the and junior Lisa Nowa~, 24th, were cheering us on the men behind. This year it's the the next Chico runners to cross the Just show your I.D. at the door and get' whole way." other way around. finish line. Both finished in a time a chance to win $1,000 toward Spring The added The women have had a of 23:33, Mullin edged out Nowak Orion strength provided by steady. ride all season long. by .05 seconds .. 20.00 tuition at CSUC. SPORTS the spectators was They have not becn dominat One of the top Chico State run Stall enough to place ing, nor have they been domi ners all season long took the chal Chico State ahead of nated. The steady ride contin- lenge the course offered while she Editor Humboldt State. ued in Rocklin. was sick. Megal/ Dickson They edged the Lumbe~jacks by five Chico State finished fifth alit of a Marrie Argentine was the final points, winning 67-72. If each of the field of 16, falling two places shy of 'Cat to finish the race, placing 74th Assistant Editor Wildcat runners had placed a position qualifying for the championships. o~erall, fighting the whole way SOl1l1), Kerstiells lower, they would not have advanced. UC Duvis took the title handily, through, The berth ill the national champi scoring 53 points. The University of It is tlmt kind of'detennination the Designer onships marked the first time since Seattle Pacific finished second, 5 I men's team is going to need in order Til1a Smit/) 1995 the men's team has accom points behind the Aggies, and Cenl~al to succeed at the national champi / plished the feat - and only the sec Washington scored 107 points to onships. Writers ond time in the last 30 years. round out the top three tcams that "We showed some heart (on D(/II Nieto The team now has two weeks to move on to the championships. Saturday)," Saenz said. "Runners Ra1ldy Striegel prepare for the nation's top Division II . Chico State senior Amy CriSlip stepped it up. We'll need that for Todd Mcilain runners and squads. They will collide was the lone 'Cat to earn All-Region nationals, I plan on beating (some Sponsored by PACIFBCtrtBI:LL~,;' joe Guic/Jard in Joplin, Mo. on Suturday Nov, 20. honors. In her final cross-country teams) there." •. '.,1 November 10,1999 The Orion B3 Women's water polo makes splash ~ Chico State women make a name for themselves with enthusiastic squad SONNY KERSnENS Assistant Sports Edilor After years of trying to compete with men in the pool. the women decided they had been through enough . . Water polo has been a club sport at Chico State for many years. However, it wasn't until last year that the women had a team of their own. Before then, nlcn and women pluyed in the same pool becuuse the team was co-cd. Many of the women who played water polo nt Chico Stute when there was only one team said it was just u matter of time before they had their own team. "I think it was really neeessury because it was really hard to com pete with the men," Michell Curb said. "We could always practice with them and thut was fun because there was usually a girl there that you could mutch up against during scrimmuges. But when they would go uway to games, there was no way you were going to get pluying time." Coach Jeff Bissell, who also coaches the men's team, ugreed thut the estublishment of the women's teum was necessury, "The girls never got us much pluying time when they went to tOUf naments," he said. "They got sick and tired of it and they decided they were going to split off und muke their own teum." In its first year of existence, the women's temn went 5-l in the ..,...... -.~ Collegiute Water Polo Association (CWPA). The league consists of St. Mary's College, Sonoma State, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and Chico State. The 'Cats finished second to Cal Poly. Despite a strong season, the team knows they eun do better. "This team compared to last season's team is a lot stronger:' Bissell suid, "We had a lot more girls come out this year than we did last ye:lr, That's just natural becuuse no one probably knew about us last year. "". Word caught on and people arc coming out:' . , . ,~~, The Wildcats have had 21 players sign up for the team so fur. Last year they had only eight to nine players at each tournumcnt, "The differencc from this year to l:lst year .,. II's the off-season, and we have 12 to 15 girls out for every practicc," Bissell said. "Last year To minimize any individual costs, the Tats ha\'e TOP: Melody we had trouble getting 12 people to come out to pruetice (during the mude usc of fund-raisers, Last month, Chico State had Yeager (right) season). I think the dedication is there, and a lot of people uren't com a swim-a-thon to raise money. Eaeh member of the shoots as ing right now, But they will be once the season starts," te~m swam for one hour while people pledged money. Sarah Stretch Dedication will be the key to the Chico Statc's success this year. That kind of dedication will be needed through blocks, Matt The Wildcats do not have their first tournament until February. That out the year if Chico State has dre,lIns of winning its Huiras, a gives the team a lot of time to work Ollt its kinks. • league. With chillier temper Private field available for .fraterniti~s, sororities, bachelor . parties, & birthday parties! . . %Ytta, .Stingray Scuba ... 1929 Esplanade, chico 2361Jmt.Jo\yay1ltMnbwn ChJcl.,. 345-4443 '. • ,it ".1 '," ~'~ [I~4 The Orion November 10, 1999 '.'."j ., I .I I Fall tradition remains I I :j >- Cool days, good food supply Most. if not all, of the tIe areas that many hunters overlook. Out·or~ nearby state and fed the-way areas like islands and thick tulles will '1 make for strong pheasant eral wildlife areas tend to hold the wcary birds later in the season. .I have good popula There lire also numerous licensed pheasant :j ! hunting around Chico tions of pheasants. clubs in the arei!. These clubs release domes Last yem' Grey ticully raised' pheUsilllts to provide ildditional Lodge Wildlife Area hunting opportunities for a fcc. There arc JOE GUICHARD hunted 1612 pheas more than sevcn licensed pheasant. clubs SllIl/Wriler ants over the course within an hour of Chico. of the season. A list providing mimes and phone numbers The chocoluh: und white col Colusa followed of these clubs can be obtained on-line at nred Pointer stood like il statue - with 537 and http://www.dfg.ca.gov/hunting/. his wil directed ilt the sky and his Delevan with 510. Because thl.!se clubs provide their own eyes fixed on il small clump of Cilt m~rn Sacramento domestic birds. they arc often ilHowed very tails lining the muddy ditl:h. Wildlife Refuge liberal seilsons that can last until M'lrch. When ready ilnd in position. the owner 1:0111- was fOllrth with 334 illld Howard Slough, fifth This is alwilYs an option fm those who manded his dog to "get that hird." The Pointer with 204 . can't find time during the regular season. .;napped llUt of his hypnotic trilllce imd surged All areas ilre most, lowlli'd the smell. The pheilsant screamed from populilted by hunters r------..., its hiding spot. cackling. and heilting its wings on opening weekend. furiously trying to gain distance. so i r reservations Whopper of For hunters. the crisp cool days ~pent in haven't been made. pursuit of pheas;lI1ts is just as lIluch part of then chances arc good ~ovel11ber as Thimksgiving. that waiting in line for the Week And the pursuit hegins this Saturday. The hunting. time will take "tatewide opening kicks off the 3D-day sca up most of the day . .;on. which ends Dec. 12. "Last year we had Because of successful pheilsant hatdles 700 hunters show up ilt over the last two years. there should be plenty Grey Lodge for the WildCClI of IIie lI'eek is CI regular je.'£ltr//'e /II(,Clllt to £lckIlOlr/erige Think you know something about the good or outdoors? Think you can write? 111e crJII'rilllIliolls maric IJY il/(liI'ilillClls to IIie 1('(//1/. Each We're looking for a Olltdoor columnist for next semester. If you think you've got I\'ill//cr is ('flll.I·C'1l by Till' Orioll .1]JOrl.l· sla.f.ljiwlI lIomillalioll.l· what it takes give us a call at t4e Orion at 898-5625. IlIken jim II all Sporl.l'. ------\'------' i' . .. ~.-... :,-:; .. '( ,~ ..... .PARTI ~~f, .. ~~'RS I.CON~C.E ··1: ..... ,,< ...... :.., .. ", .. ,:._ ...~'."""" ... - '.~ ".:.' .. ' Buy any Pastry and get 2nd of equal or lesser value At Moxie's Cafe and Gallery we are FREE EXp. 11/10/99 proud to present quality foods Sandwiches Soups made from scratch daily by our ,* Salads Muffins Breads professionally trained head chef *~ * Cakes,*Candy' ,*Cookies and pastry chef. Pies'* Ice Cream In addition to our healthy salads and sandwiches, we offer soups daily, one of which is always vegan. We are pleased to present . organic coffee from Thanksgiving /. 128 Broadway·, Chico • 345-0601 -Coffee Company and organiC teas Open 7 Days, 6:30 am-6:00pm from Royal Gardens Tea Company. ,. 't'l ',. "; .'. " ~~, 1 .. ~ ... _... , ...... , ..... '~ ..... '" .. ~ Wednesday, November 10,1999 Volume 43, Issue 12 SECTION C Jazz is Dead ...... C2 (, Wild Oak showcase ...... C3 t-----,r, Calendar ...... C4 Comics •••• ,II •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• , •••• C7 CIRCUS IN TOWN DANCE THE NET AWAY Long-time locals host a CD Learn the latest danl:es from Orion relense party and showcase their home using your computer. California State University, Chico new lineup. ~ C2 ~C3 hHp:/Iorion.csuchico.edu \( !.; Iii j' Tracks Stone Temple Pilots arc back with their new ulbum, "No.4." The album feutures .1 vuriety of rock styles. The tirst few songs will take you back to their "Core" days. As the nlbum moves on. the songs get softer. A touch of COUIl try is included along with tracks thnt sOlll1d like Jim Morrison had something to do with the writing. "No.4" is olle of the better rock albums to come out this year. in a row. hosts sPlflts ami dance ~Chico's country fans Tuesday through Saturday nights. Line grow in numbers, still d.mcers and l:ountry swingers pack the dance noor nightly including free dance Links face stereotypes lessons Wednesd4lY. Friday ami Saturday evenings from 7:30 to 9:30 . Did you know that Donald VICTORIA N. STEPHENS p.m. Bullriders alld silly students tackle Duck comics were Ollce b'lI1lled S/(/jj'Wriler North State's only mechanical bull on a in Finl and because he doesn't nightly basis. wear pants? If you huve u need to They strut across campus clad in Dale Olson. The Crazy Horse man know trivial facts. than check out Wrangler jeans. coloss;:ll belt buckles ager. said that the popularity of COlln .strange But True! on tlw and steal-toed boots. They drive pick-up try/pop crossover artists is great for Internet. Even if you're not a trucks, tmctors and some women crazy. business. The new styles arc opening lip trivia buff. this site is worth They lead vocalists like Paula Cole to country llll.lsic to an entirely new ~Iudi checking out for the pure come ask. "Whcre have all the Cowboys cnce. Olson s~lid that first time cus dy of some of the true fncts. GoneT' The answer is. thcy have not tomers arc very surprised to sec how Impress the ladies by inform gone far. The l:owboys nre alive nnd well much The Crazy Horse has to olTer as ing them thnt 1110st lipstick con in Chico's own country community. an evening club. TOP LEFT: More then two tnins fish scales. Impress the guys The country scene in Chico contin "Our bar is the only bar with OJ inter dozen country music by telling them that the nverage ues to attract new fans everyday. With action with the crowd," Dcbarbieri said. lovers make their way to life span of a major league base mtists such ;:IS Shania Twain. Garth "We actually play requests. It's like a The Crazy Horse ball is five to seven pitl:hes. Brooks and Dixie Chicks topping both show. If you laugh. I'm doing my job." Wednesday nights to learn Stnll1ge But True!'s URL is the country and pop charts, "New Crazy Horse patron Antonio the latest line-dancing sbt.bhmedia.eom Country" has music lovers of every Delcnrrillo describes the country enter steps. ABOVE: Karen musical preference tapping their toes. tainment at The Crazy Horse as exciting. McClough struts her stuff "Country is getting cool. Every facet .. It brings out the wildncss in every on the dance floor while of music can now identify with coun body. There arc a lot of closet country RIGHT: Kathy Burlington try," said Crazy Horse Saloon OJ Sandi fnns in Chico. This is the place to come and Rick Mello practice Debarbieri. out of the closet." he said. some couples style line The Crazy Horse Saloon, Chico's Mike Wessels. program director for dancing. local country bar, voted number one nightclub in the North State four yeurs COUNTRYb>- C3 Video Chico country fans Seeing Double "Krush Groove" is the 'SOs version of "The Show:' The BEN KELLY has different styles of music that they incorporate." . ;:;'ovie takes viewers baek to the S/c!IJWriler Seeing Double strives to mainlnin a happy. ch'\l'jsmnt days of the Fat Boys, Run DMC ic altitude, said Hopper. During their ·three-hour set, ~nd Kurtis, Blow when they were At the forefront of the Chico music scene there Sl:cing Double's songs cover most tmclitional country in their prime. "Krllsh Groove" is seems to be harder, heavier rock bands. However, music themes. based around the F~lt Boys trying bands that do follow in the in the footsteps of tradi "We sing abollt love. heartache and good times," to get a contract from n record tional Chico music still exist. Being ;:111 ngricultuml said Hopper. "We're just a really fun. upbeat pop band." company, proving they'll do any town, with roots that run deep in country music, Seeing Shania Twuin, the Judds, and the Dixie Chicks arc thing to get signed. Special guests Double are ready to lead the next wave of country just 11 few of the bands that Seeing Double cover. include LL Cool J nnd Beastie music into town. At the statewide competition, each band was only ~~ys, before "You Golla Fight." Seeing Double is n local country band comprised allowed to play one song. Seeing Double played their "Krush Groove" will tnke you entirely of recording arts mtijors 'It Chico State rendition of the ancicnt country-folk song Coal bnck to the 'SOs, with some University. Fronted by powerful. sopmno singer Pnula Mine/Orange Blossom. laughs. Baker and virtuoso violinist Jennifer Hopper, Seeing With their victory at the Jimmy Dl!anrrruc Value Double's music is coinparable to the new country Country Showdown, Seeing Double has acquired more sound of the Dixie Chicks. recognition statewide than locally. However, Seeing "There is no twang in our music," Baker said. "We Double have opened for Michael Peterson and Jessica play fun, upbeat rock and roll." Andrews, both at the Crazy Horse. Baker said she was Seeing Double has achieved incredible stntewide surprised to see as many Seeing Double fans nsshe did fame in the short eight" months that. they've been at those shows. together.. Last August they won the state finals title in "When we opened ror Jcssicn Andrews, people the Jimmy Deanrrrue Vulue Country Showdown in came there just to see LIS and left when Jessica Andrews Tehaclwppie, Calif. They competed with bnnds from all Seeing Double's Paula Baker and Jennifer Baker per began pluying," Baker said. "I felt kind of bad." over the state and rcceived the $1000 winning prize forming at the Wild Oak Records showcase. Baker and Hopper also had the opportunity to sing presented by Rick Travino. . the National Anthem at u recent bull riding competition Baker snid the Jimmy Deanrrrue Vnlue Country in December they will play in the National Finals in held at the Chico fairtirounds. It was there that their Showdown was the Stn!' se~irch of country music. Nashville, Tenn.·· The national final's prize will be harmoniolls voices almost led to disastcr. "We IHld to wnit during Rick Travino's show before $50,000 and a recording deal. "Midway through the song, they started shooting the winner was announced," Hopper said. "When we • In addition to Seeing Double's fronting duo, the off fireworks behind us." Hopper said. "We did won, Pnula lost it. She was screaming and jumping LIp band contains Chris Wenger on lead guitar, Glen Seitz know they were going to do that and it scared one of and down." on rhythm guitar, Bill Sanders on bass and Allan Ward the horses. The horsetmmpled ;:1 guy and almost .'." Seeing Double will now move on to the western on drums. Hopper snid she enjoyed how fast the band trampled us." regional competition on Nov. 19 in Seattle, Wash. came togethel'and found their niche. . Baker said she sees thl! band's future in Nashville. The .where the prize will be $10,000. If they win there, then. "We're alll11usic lllujors," Hopper said: "Everyone band visited the countrynlusic capital last summer. I'll, . 'l. 1 i It b :~ , .~ I 1:2 The Orion November 10, 1999 New players join Circus ~ Electric Circus' .... , I third album will Mama tried· feature new lineup I turned 21 in prison doillg nre witll- , ... " Ottt parole. No one could steer me . "." TODD MCBAIN right bllt mama tried, mama tried. - Johnny Cash Assistant Elltertainment Editor Finding a niche takes time. If you asked, I'd probably tell you,,,, Some can find it quickly while that I'm not a fan of country music.~;:: others gradually have it come But that doesn't mean that I don't like to them. country music, I just wouldn't consid .. "" It has taken Electric Circus six er myself a fan of what country music,' , years to find their niche. The represents today. ' ','", Chico band has experimented . Let me explain. The way I see it,.,j'l with playing many styles of there arc two types of country music., J" mu~ic, such as rock, country, The first type is what you find on The funk, to name a few. They Nash..... ille Network or any other popu.::: __ laughed at being. compared to lar country station - clean-cut, Go~' Menudo, because only one origi fearing, Christian, good-o!' -boy couIf : nal member is still with the band, try stars like Garth Brooks, Vince Gill S4 bassist Chris Henderson. They and Bryan White. Their image says. prefer to compare their comings '"nothing dangerous about me. Take.me~-.. und goings of band I,uates ~o home to meet your parents.". • "'-Y Oakland funk legends Tower of The album is currently being ABOVE: Bassist Chris Compare this to the leather-clad, Power. worked 011. It is set to be Henderson and gui motorcycle driving. bad boy imugc of j,; The latest Electric Circus line released in the early months of tarist Derek Zane. rock 'n' roll and you sec why it's hard. '. up consists of Henderson along next year. RIGHT:. Keyboardist for someone who loves rock to admit to with singer/ guitarist Gary Dutra, They anticipate this album to Don Scott of Electric liking country. ' '" guitarist Derek Zane. drummer be their best to date. Circus. But I've found that the Mr. Clean' Mike Waltz and pianist/organist "In the past we would record image of country is just thilt - an im'lge. ,., Don Scott. an entire album in a week:' And it's not the only image country"··, The five members who now Waltz said. "This one has been music has - it's just the one that the',,, grace Chico stages arc content nice to do. We 've bcen taking our "We're damn country music record company execu~· ", with the niche they have found. time and we are being patient tives want to portray to the world. . .. ,: After catering to the picking songs." lucky to be Like the Johnny Cash song above audiences liking A preview of their illustrates, country music has its own when they played, CONCERT new album will be part of the share of bad boys that don't quite fit :. they have now pin PREVIEW avail'lble this week the image Nashville tries so hard to" , en pointed their style. end. Electric Circus Chico scene. portray. Cash wrote that song while' "We're now more of a funk will be having an E. P. Release serving time in prison. He later record-" ',r rock band:' Dutra said. . Show at La Salles on Saturday. lt~ a great ed an album live from Folsom prison z Waltz added that the band is Free cassettes featuring three with lyrics that seem closer to blues' ., really happy with the style they songs from the album will be place to be." music than to the "Thank God I'm 'u • are playing. A style not many given away. Special guests will Country Boy'· image of today's trendy· people have seen rCl;ently. be Food opening at 9:30 p.m. Derek Zane country. The band has been keeping it This will be their first perfor Electric Circus And Cash isn't the only black sheep·. ' on the down-low for the past few mance in weeks, a new transac Guitarist in the country music family. Tax-evad!"'" months. Members have returned tion for them. er Willie Nelson proudly admitted to·' to school. Waltz has been con "We used to play three or four inhaling several joints on the roof of centrating on attempting. to fin times a week," Waltz said. "It the White House while visiting there.····· ish his teaching credentials at was gctting to be a drag:' during the Carter administration. I Chico State. He is cun-ently stu The return to school left them forming, especially in Chico. "The scene is almost as big as wonder if that was why he put on..r.'; dent-teaching at Chico High with time to study, rather than "We arc damn lucky to be a it's ever been." Dutra noted. "It's Farm Aid. ,::..:::.. , School. time to perform. The time they part of the Chico scene." Zane not the biggest it's been, but it's Country superstar Shania Twai~: Along with the return to once spent with each other. they said. "It's a great place to be." getting there:' put the Nashville image into perspec.~~~: scholastics the five have made a now spend with books. This has The members have been The optimistic outlook for tive in a recent episode of "VH1 :~~'; : return to the recording studio. led them to enjoy the time they around the scene for six years, Chico leaves the band anxious. Behind the Music." She said that aft~::;·; : They have been working hard 011 spend together more. playing in various bands prior to Anxious to get back on to the her latest videos aired. some old;;..... :·': compiling songs for their upcom You don't realize how much Electric Circus. They have wit scene where they once were a timers from Nashville complained i;';;:.:: ~.-.: ... ~ : ing album. The album will be you enjoy others company until nessed the music scene rise up mainstay. The one they arc still. her that she dressed too provocative).y-~: . their third. but the first with this you aren't around each other as in Chico with bands playing quietly, a major part of. Things and that it wasn't the right image fo'i-~: group. often. Zane said. every night and around every arc a little different now, country music. :~~; ~ "We wanted an album that "We now look forward to corner. They have also watched because they are where they I just want to say to Shania, "you go~J:: ~ represents (this line-up)," Zane practicing," Waltz added. it die off and become quiet for want to be. They have found girl. In your next video you shoulit.-;~: said. They also look forward to per- some time. their niche. really piss those geezers off by weart..-::,~; ing nothing but a thong bikini. I' 11 even~" -: ' ~J"'" buy your record." :::: ~ Country music may always suff~;~: from an image problem in places like""':",,; California and New York, where peo:;.~ : .~"" Jazz group keeps Dead alive pIe try to be too hip to go square dane:.,.... ~ . ing, because it seems that the guys in..~~: : ALEXANDRIA ROCHA charge in Nashville are always going"::: Sta.ffIVriJer "After all tlJeseyears I realized to cling to their Bible belt and neve~':~' loosen up. ~~~~~ : San Francisco on the outside Saturday I stilll1ave the (lependency for But if you look deeper into cou!!;... :;;: , night was windy and crowded. Inside the try's past you'll find country mus~~~:,: Great American Music Hall the pyschedelia the Grateful Dead's music." that is lyrically more similar to Robert...... ' , was running thick. Johnson than Billy Ray Cyrus. Arid'!:~ : Dead heads swarmed Cary Takata looking toward the future, we mignt:'.~ : in enthusiastically to CONCERT Dead Head find country stars that are more li~, witness the magic of REVIEW Madonna than Patsy Cline. :7~::r ; the four-piece barid, The Nashville execs will never ~¢;;;;: ~ Jazz Is Dead. On stage they captivated the' Lavitz' presence was that of a profession able to tally keep country music clean.~~ .• audience with an instrumental exploration of al and he carried his solo stage time confi Like the mother described in the Caslf:, : Grateful Dead covl'·rs. dently and had the crowd in awe. song above. they can only try to steer IF:!: I Jazz Is Dead stllrted out the show with Thc rest of the band joined Lavitz on right. .:':.:'; : "Mississippi Half-Step Uptown Toodeloo," stage and played "Dark Stllr St. Stephen," ------~~~.,~:.; and went· right into "Let Me Sing Your was jazzy-funky and perfectly positive. and as the song "The Eleven" approached the _ ...·o,'t .. : Blues Away." During the intermission there were proud audiences cars, a drum solo ~ook center Correction ~ ....,li: ~ It was easy to let the bass take control of ly several Sien-a Nevada bottles going bot stage. In last week's Orion there was ~a:~~ : your heartbeat. Alphonso Johnson, the toms up. Drummer Rod Morgenstein rocked out as story on Hufa Records that contained:a::-;: : bassist, played three different bass guitars, Heads sat their butts down on the dance hard as he could for the next 10 minutes. misspelling of Tim Bluhm's name. '=~: including a cherry red electrical stand-up. floor and Cary Takaha, Grateful Dead follow The veins in his biceps and forearms were In the informational pop up, it star.::~ , Orion Johnson's short dreds were .flailing right er and fan of Jazz Is Dead, took a breather bulging and his face was a combinl1tion of ed that "Jim Bluhm recorded his sol,q:,::; ENTERTAINMENT along with the crowd's arms. Johnson has with a cup of water. strain and smiles. album in his new house in San Lu~:.:: Staff held the bass-line for musical geniuses such Takaha grew up in San Francisco and sup Morgenstein was a founding member of Obispo." ~. , ...... t:~;,) as Bob Dylan and Santana. ports. Jazz Is Dead, keeping the Grateful the Dixie Dregs and. he has toured with the As a journalist who tries to be as"?,,. U'.~I Editor Without giving their hands a rest, the band Dead's spirit alive. musical legend Rush. professional and accurate as possible"~"" I Jeff Cleme/soll played "Scarlet Begonias" and blended in "After all these years I 'realized I still have From "The Eleven" drum solo, a Truckin' there is. no excuse for the misspelling"':"'''''' I "Unbroken Chain." . the dependency for the Gmteful. Dead's jam emerged with !I.1l members back on But perhaps it may have· happened DesIgner "Unbroken Chain" was a n1diant treat for music," Takaha said. . stage. The familiar favorite got everyone because it' has been to long since James NejJOmtlcello Grateful Dead fans. The Dead only played The jumping bodies during the second set going and remembering the Dead's incredi Chico's numero uno' rock band, The the song a few times before Jerry Garcia died. confirmed the rest of the lIudience shared ble presence. Mother Hips, has played here on a reg Writers Jimmy Jerring, who was once in the band Takaha's love for jamming bands. , Jazz Is Dead ended with Terrapin Station ular basis. Hips fans in Chico miss yol$-;', Eve Relle Lopez Aquarium Rescue Unit and has toured with Pianist, T Lavitz, opened up the second and Morning Dew. It felt like YOll hud a and are starting to forget how muc;.!&~ Todd MeBail1 Phish and the Allman Brothers, had his gui set and was the only member of the band Oil thousand eru:s placed all over the room pick fun your shows bring to this city. Raissa Rocba tar purring like a saxophone. His face st<1ge for his solo of "Mountains of the ing up on each musician':;' tempos. But once again, there's no excu~,~ Alexandria Rocba expressed the meaning of the music and at Moon." The solo was elegant and inspiring: Throughout the show the band would switch for misspelling your name. Sorry Jim, Ben Kelly each break a friendly smile stretched across Lavitz has been studying classical music from slow melodies to faster grooves that I mean Tim.. Victoria Stej)bells his face. and piano since he was 7-years-old and it hips easily feU into. Closing the set with a symphonic sound shows. He has dipped his ivory-playing fin "We appreciate yotirspirit," Johnson suid, Jeil Cleme/son c'cm be reacbed at Calendar EdHor ing version of Blues for Allah and King gers in with Widespread Panic and Jefferson closing the show. With that, Jazz Is Dead dis [email protected] Lisa Baraya Solomon's Marbles, the vibe,in the music hall Starship. appeared. 1'. , " , . _._._._~_._,,,.~ "~._,,_ oJ' , _ ... "'\ ...... _._., ...... _:. •• ... _."._.-..JI.-J. .-"_ 0'.",,', ... ( .. _ _ .., ~ • .J , .... I I.' " • ".- .,' ." ." .•••• ~-.- .~ ... -~"-'- ." _,4 .•. , ...... ,· ....~-"--r*,.I ...... -=!,,- ... •· ...... ·· .... ·- 'I , , I Novl'mhl'r 10, 1')91) The Orion C3 :I;amaraderie beats competition at contest ~:Wild Oak Records at the em!. "The competition here i~ s() still, all j. , "We tire (Ill ll'illlwI'.."i for :showcases fjnal five During thl' ~how, hesides Ihe difkr tlH: hanus arc Sll good that we're happy . ellce of styles frulll one band to allother, fllr having madl! it so far," said ll()per, jllst being bere. AJ/(w flU, IlIlldcsty scemed to have put thelll in the thl! one whll pl:lys the vi()lin. :bands, for contract 1______~allle rank. Thl! show I:lsted almllst fOUl h()urs ll'e're till IIII1Si£'iIIllS /Jere." "We arc all winners for just hdn)! hut Ilill said half an hou!' for cach ,:RAlSSA ROCHA hen:." s:tid Eric \Vrayman as he Ilffered hand was the f:lirl!st al111lunt or time so .Staff Writ!!r 1 Eric Wrayman the next sOllg to the h;lI1ds. "Arter all, they didn't have to calH.:el. their best GUitar player we're all l11usicians here." ~(lngs. Chico's five best hallus played so ~lil1dy Lee W;IS anuthe!" one who felt Wi Id ();Ik Recllnls call lIllly si gn olle :good on Sunday night that L!VL!n the rain rel:lxetl when she plaYI:d. ller 11Illdesty, hand because they hav'~ minimal fund ------~------~poured with a gfllllVy pace til d;mce til also shown in a casual baby hlu..: ill)! that Ilill said he helieves comes :their music. perfllrlllanL'e. slJlllethinj: nl"r~etable, sweater, navy blue haggy pants' ami from AS. : Tilt: Wild Oak Records showcase ~olllething that I'd like til ~l'e '1111 there," sneaker~, was engaging. lie s:lid the final deeisioll will pmh:l :was a blast for the audiem:e of ab()ut Ilill said. "1'111 I1llt even thinking uhollt it," hly take :I week hc,au:;e the dass, which :120 people. They w;lteheu Mind), Lee Ev.:n thllugh SlIl11e "I' the h;llIlb, lil-e ~he saiu. . runs the lahel, needs to listen til the t;lpe :jazz up the pi:lno. Thl!)' hau uouble Mindy Lee ;\Ild BlIlllpin' l ;l,die~ ;ilready knnifer Iloper and Paula Bakel. the they n:cmded Oil Sunday :lnd eX:lmine :pleasure when Seeing J)ollblc showed have a CD, Ilill said hc dlle~n't think dlluhled singers, looked prell)' e,xl'itet! the variahles: Illarketahility. popularity, :up with its two blondes in red tank tops that would be tun I11l1ch a consider:lt illn with Sunday Night's event. t what pellple like to hear. :FROM~ C1 Lose your two left leet using the WWW iCOUNTRY:, New and old styles RAISSA ROCHA ~tand, JI!"~e said. The digital danccrs ;Ire e;lsy "'(a/r IId/('" to folllllv - Ihc leader i~ hlue and the f"II(l\\' ¢.ater to different age groups er n:d. /\nd thc video clips hal'e music, l.earning how tll dance is ;t hasic thing to roll()l'er :Inimatillns ;Ind close· ups. There's Lhc ,country radill st;nion KIISL. desnibes the local among thc waves of popUlarity, it continucs to bat kllllW the~e days. el'en a \ecti"n or what no olle should do, ~oU:lllry music fan-bOise as large, active and cxtrel11ely tle the negative cllnnotutions that arc often assoei Balll'lllllll danl'e classes get full v.::y quick "It's Il1()J'C for d:1l1ccrs with backgr0l1l1d ,lI1d )oyal. Listeners r:tnge in age from btl' ::!Os to mid 50s atcd with country. and lI1any ~tlldents Ileed to )!et l'onh:nted with who understand nlOl'es," Jcsse said. ~nd arc typie:llly family people, Wessels ~aiJ, "There i:; a bad stigma attaL'lll:d til country music:' the exl'iusivc IllOVCS the)' lc;trned in the "But it's a good place to start." I Ukc The Crazy Ilorse, KHSL tries to cater til both \Vessels said. "I don't kno\\' why. There ;Ire a lot llf FIHl\I'1I1SC Ilick. It's alsll good place fur heginners to start. ~)IJ Zlnd new county (;Istes. Wcssels said that generally, professional pcople who like and support it. \Vhell ( But now :1 basic click nn the mouse and The basic dance ,tl!pS arc provided at no cost. 'generation determines which style of country music an think cowboy. I think honest. hardworking, and Illyai. BUslam( "'c, ;1 \\'eb~ite that 1I.::IL'iles dance steps, which might ju~t be bcgillileis' luck, because ,;lUdicncc prefcrs. Younger liste"ners secm to" prcfer the That's what it should be." C;tll help the stuuenb whD Wcre left out l'mlll the more advanced steps cost a d"llar per l1love. more pop influenced music, wherea~' 'llder gcner:nions Chko State senior MelissLi Musch attrihutes sOl11e b;lllrool11 u;lI1ce cl;tsses or just registercd too late. In gcneral, Jesse said, the web-sitc is prelly hold stc;ldfast to the more tmditional sounds. negativity to the popular wLlrdrllbes wlIm by clluntry Emma Jesse, a nalll'llol1l dance teacher guod. But in real dancc clas\c~ one can actu Wessels enjoys the debate. f;II1S, which orten include tight jeans and boots. assistant has heell dancing r\ll' fivc years. I leI ally havc SumCIJlle to help with the techniques ':You have the conservatism of our small town otT "Cowboys ju!'>t have LI different style:' Musch said. "I hmthel had to Icarn how til dan;:e the tango so "I' hip-IHlp. S:t1S:I, swing and Ch;i Cha, for ~et liy the progression of the college e;lInpliS. You h;lve lnve \Vr;lI1glers and hats, bllt for some people they llIay she tll"k classes with him. She went on the c)(ample. 'a, lot of cullisions. I think it is -!!ol.ld," he said. thlllk it is sign of a redneck or a hick." wl!h pa!!e ;lIld s;lid it was gOlld that they ha ve Another option for peopll! to gel a little grip I Chico State senior Sommer Carter believes that ~teps I Wessels admits ihat while some stereotypes may he ;llIi maled char'lCters. on the h;lsic dance is the ballrooll1 work Iflew.country is just a sign of thc times. ;Iccurate in small l'ase~, th;lt most l:Olllllry musIc pCllple "It docs explain thlll'oughl)" it gives ;Ide sllllp, which is offered "almost I!l'cry I , ',';rhe ncw country is a lot more upbeat. It adds jazz :II:: emb:uT;tssed by such generalizations. "I am const;lI1t quate explanations, whit-h is really good," she Thursday," Jesse said. ko old country music:' Shl' said. ly surprised by thl! people who tell l11e that they !o\'e ~:Iid. "But in person with SOl11eone, ynu'd get Thl! bustanlllve pick b available at an)' t Carter enjoys line d;lI1cing and swinging to new country music. If you look at the vast m:ljority or coun a lot 1110re." time if you can't wait for a place in regular ~ountry at The Crazy Ilorse. Along with many other try lIlusic fans, they arc not cowboys." The dancers who tcach in \\·\\,w.husta ballruom dance class, But heeausl! the steps rcvelers, thc song "Culton Eye Joe" .ll1d its accompa As fur the cOllntry scene in Chi;.:o, the beats lIlay Imwe.com ,Ire David \"/eiss and V;dentin:! that make ballroom dancing lIlore fun CllSt :nying line dance is her favorite. "The Craz), Horse change ;II1U the tempos may vary, but the spirit or Kmtcnko, the winners of the Int.:rnatinnal Ilwney anyway, might as \l'dl wait tn take a prings in a varied crowd. It has a good atmosphere. It's the l'ountry music will remain thc same. The cow Satirc Ball Star COll1petiti(ln. class or praeticc with people who can dance 9ust-a rela)(ed setting to have a good time," Cartl!r s;lid. boys arc in Chico, and by ;111 indications. they arc The site is very colorful and easy to lInder- during the' workshops. : .As country I~usie ride~ out its latest style here to St:ly, ,J,. Chickctick.com«P :.!'--dtdd'•• '" ,:: .... G~eek out our networks at• www.snowball.com The snowball.com networks, where it's at lor tim Internet Gcncratlot !&:t 199') "Iowh,IU.(cm,lnc.AU nr,h~' I'!~,....-e( ,.' I 1 I !1, ' I C4' The Orion November 10, 1999 $-4 iWetinesda~: . 'NOVEMBER ·10 MUSIC EVENTS' ~ ~~!IC' .' ~€.~~~ro'P Lllxson Auditorium Lonesome Cowboy (on the n.owlllnd·Tuylor ltecitul Hull TOlIstmllsters Internutionul ,,~ Free Speech Area, Chico State MLlB 144, Chico Stote Chico State patio for happy hour) lind Chico State North Valley Plaza Community 12 p.m., Free 5 to 7 p.m. Zap Mama D.I Dllnc1ng Ilt night Room,7 p.m. 7:30 p.m .• $10/$15/$18 La Salles Luxson Auditorium DJ lind Duncing Film: "The Lllst DIlYs", by Tix available at U. Box Office Chico Stllle Work Trulnlng Center ~ Madison Bear Garden Steven Spielberg. Presented by U.OOFOffice: 898-5791 Lnp Dog Tickets available at U. Tlumksgiving Dinner the Jewish Student Union Stormy's Box Office: 898·5791 The Elk's Lodge "Wild WednesdllY" with 7 p.m., Free and open to all 5 to 8 p.m., adults $8, seniors KALF "Hot Country Thursday" Blllnncing Mind, Body, Henrt $7, children $4. d The Crazy Horse Philosophy Honors Society, with KHSL Ilnd Soul for Stress Rltduction Phi Sigmll Tuu I~und Ibtiser The Crazy Horse MUB 144, Chico Stllte Wismer Thenter MUSIC SPECIALS EVENTS Annual Belly Dancing Madison Bear Gnrden The Graduute Wismer Theater Chico Art Center Tournament "Ladies Night" 99 Cent Night $1 Sierra Nevada. 8 - Close Chico State "African Festival" and "One The Brick Works The Crazy Horse "Female Trunsport"-play World Vision" -series puintings 7 p.m., $5, All ages Normal Street Bar 7:30 p.m .. $6/$8 12 to 4 p.rn .. Free Greatful Dog All Teas $2.50 Tickets available at U. Box "Wet" All Night Dance Party Stormy's Office: 898-5791 .1~lI1et 'furner Print Gnllery The Brick Works Panama's Chico State, Laxson Auditorium 10 p.m. to 6 a.m, $5, All ages $2.50. All Teas, All Day Harlen Adams Theater National Juried Exhibition Hands on Butte County: Chico State Electric Circus, EI' release History for Kids Riley's A Cappella Choir: A Choral Chico Art Center Party An interactiye exhibit of $2 Coronas & $2 Margaritas Spec~m of Variety, Spice, and Open Studios Tours of 45 La Salles Butte County. Exhibit Life Artists Studios rons until May 12,2000, Duffy's 7:30 p.m., $6/$8 $10/Children free Chode, War Cry and Oddman Tuesday to Saturday Happy Hour, 4 to 7 p.m. Tickets avuilable at U. Box Tickets available at the Humboldt Studio 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Office: 898-5791 Vagabond Rose and Chico Art 9 p.rn .. $3. All ages Langdon Hall 301. Crazy Horse Center Chico State "L:ldies Night", $1 Kamis Quetzal Sorority Formlll DJ and Dancing Nosh's Restaurant, everyone is Madison Bear Garden welcome 7 p.m .. singles $4/couples $7 :Sunda MUSIC SPECIALS EVENTS Normnl Street Bar Wismer Thenter Laxson Auditorium $1 Pints, All Day, All Night Chico State Chico State "Female Trunsport"-play Masters of Steel String Guitai Duffy's 2 p.m., $6/$8 7:30 p.m., $10/$15/$IS Happy Hour, 4 to 7 p.m. Tickets available at U. Box Tickets available at U. Box Oftice: 898-5791 Office: 898-5791' The Gradmlte $3.50 Domestic Pitchers The Crazy Horse Karaoke Night Comedy Night with Dennis Rocky's La Salles Gaxioa and Julia Jackson 7:30 p.m. "Hospitality Night", half off to 8:30, $5, 21+ bar/restaurant employees "Food for Funk"-fundraiser for the Chico Commul1ity Food Locker with Sector 9, FM theo ry and House of Lotion Zocalo Room 7 p.m., with canned food $51 without canned food $7, Jonny Bellar, guitar player rM·'oi- '. t '. ..~' ··n.' • 'd····a ffiuesday. SPECIALS EVENTS SPECIALS EVENTS La Salles Assertiveness/Self·Esteem Slide! Video Presentation :m La Sldles Letting Go of Unhealthy University Art Gallery Pitcher Specials Support Group the social issues in Tibet Tequila Tuesday Roles in Relationships Taylor Hall, Chico State .' "slidings"-projection and audio MLlB 141A, Chico State BuU~ College Career Training MUB 144, Chico State Normal Street Bar 5 to 7 p.m. Center, Chico Campus Mlldison Bear Garden 9:30 to 11 a.m. $1 .50 Double Wells & Micro 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., students $5, 99 Cent Pints , BFA Gullery ',.! Pints Advllnced Eating Disorder general $10 The Art of Happiness "Talking Feathers: Talking Recovery Support Group Normal Street Bar MLIB 144, Chico State Leaves" Panama's MLlB 144. Chico State University Art Gallery Half orr Everything! 2 to 4 p.m. ',OJ Happy Hour 4 to 8 p.m. 5 to 7 p.m. Taylor Hall, Chico State 1078 Gullery "slidings" -projection and audio Univel'sity Bar Wismer Thelltcr, Chico State "Watershed" The Graduate Students for Animal Rights $1 Night "Female Transport"- play $3 Domestic Pitchers Meeting BFA Gullery 7:30 p.m., $6/$S -·r·' Tickets aVllilable at U. Box Moxie's Cafe' "Talking Feathers: Talking Punama's Office: 898-5791 Duffy's 4:30 p.m. Leaves" Happy Hour, 4 to 8 p.m. " Happy Hour 4 to 7 p.m. Janet Turner I)rint Gallery University Art Gallery Riley's Janet Turner Print Gallery Chico State, Laxson Auditorium University Bar Taylor Hall, Chico State Chico State, Laxson AuditoIium Buck Night "Down on the Farm"-American Orion Margi Night "slidings"-projection :lUd audio "Down on the Farm" regions ill the 30's und 40's . , J. 'to ( :;. -=.::t _~.~ .:1 :I .~r .• ~ .rI •. i.: ...... ,'':,'.. 1' ,'J" ..4·,:1' ..... · .....~,,. .... t:",~ ...... _..... J" ••·r·,·,· ..·." .. ~· __ ~.·,.j·._. -.· .. ,... ·._ ... ~,_It='._:: ...... 'f... ':""!.,....:"'_ ..... ~_.40·. r Novembel'lO,1999 The Orion (:5 u , .. You can count YOU CAN GET A MINIMUM , . the number, of WAGE JOB, .national awards The Orion has won on one hand ... .. ' ',1\ ,-,,: ~~~ .\ >/:t '." ,····'.1 ? ""~"~'. . ~:.' . ~')'i' ' ..'.,,,' ':~..'..... 1 :' ,'.J...... J Orion ...... 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D2. ----1m~------.. ,~----- ·-1 FINDING THE CURE INVESTING IN THE FUTURE One alumna works with mice to Young Chico State sto~kblllker California State University. Chico find cures for mnny diseases. starts multimillioll investment http://orion.c5uchico.edu ~D2 advisory committec, ~ D2 Chico Roots . He threw away his paint brush es and pallet ,to make art with sticks and knives. At a time when paintings were tight and con trolled, his paintings rendered pure emotion. Jackson' Pollack (1912-1956) was a pioneer in the painting world. Pollack left behind a lega ~ I ' cy of abstract art. Standard tech . i niques flew out the window as .:. ; Pollack wildly ~Ipplied paint with a splatter. a dribble and a throw. . His paintings were more than paint dribbles on canvas; they changed the way people look at art forever. " Staring into a work of art by --'.. _.1'---. Pollack is like staring into a world of splashes and splatters with many different levels. One can get . lost in the depth of layers. ihc OrionlMEGAN BARBER Pollack 01180 discarded the tra Gary and Judy Sitton, both Chico State University graduates, stand in front of their software company sign. Bi-Tech Software was recently sold to sun Guard Data Systems ditional cusel because he pre for millions of dollars to Sun Guard Data Systems, the 14th largest software company in the world, Bi-Tech employs 205 people many of them Chico State graduates. ferred to paint his paintings on the floor. As an nrt minor I have grown Graduate works to appreciate the art of Pollack. Duo seals million dollar and recently I heard rumors that Pollack went to Chico State with mice to University. This inspired me to be more cure cancer creative ~Uld abstract when I paint software company deal ed. NICOLE ROSE But with a little bit of digging, ~ They met at Chico State, "It was an evoilltionary prm:ess:' ccrs an: Chico State alumni. Slallln'ill'r I found out that this rumor was a said Gary. "\Vc'n: cxtremely proud or _.Ir little blown out of proportion. got married, started a Bi-Tech. based (Jut of Chico. pro employecs. it's our higgest strength," Man), Chico Statc Univcrsity stu Apparently Pollack never duccs fUlld-aecounting systcms for 1I01l saiu Gary. dl~lIts havc no idea what they want to attended school here, but he did successful company pro Ii t organiz'ltions. In aduition to hiring locally. thc do after thcy gr,lduate from (;ollege. live in Chico for a short time dur Gary. who serves as presidcnt or Bi Sitton's contrihute to the community in Actually. J1Iany don't cven have ing his childhood. JAMIE MEYER Tech said they now have nearly 300 other ways. ,lIl idea or what they'll be doing But still it gives me great plea SlajJlVriler clients in North Aml!rica who use their Gary serves on the collcge of engi tlll1l0rrow. sure to know thut 01 pioneer in software. su(;h as the Natiorwl Red neering advisory bourd .II1U Judy Bill take it from those who have abstract puinting once lived in our First came love, thcn caJllc marriage. Cross and th(; University or Notre scrves on the Stuuents for Prce already graduated, thcre's always humble town. then came success. Dame. Enterprise and uni versity (ldvisory the hope of biggl:r and bctter Pollack spent most of his Chico State University graduates "It's exceeded our every expecta boards. things.Mieken McNally is living childhood on the go as his parents Gary and Judy Sitton nevcr thought tion:' Gary said. The Sitton's also establishcd a schol proor of that. moved from city to city during the they'd run their own com puny. arship in their name. which is awarucu McNally, 31. livcs in San Diego great depression. Especially not onc as sllcccssful as their annually to ,I Chico St.lte cnginecring and works at thc Scripps Research Pollack lived field. his occasional softwure contract Chico grads make them want to hire and perseverance. a cage. I SiJannoll Darling Ctlll be reached at: ing took off and turned into something from the area even 11101'e. She said their "The Sitton's studied hard and That means there could be 1I p to ' [email protected]. bigger, now known as Bi-Tech Software track record has been so great in fact, learncd their material and look at them Incorporated. that 85 percent of Bi-Tcch's C~IlTent offi- now," said Durachcr. MICE~ D3 . I !p-Jour wprds: Where ,do you see Y9urself in :10 years? .. "I'll probably still.be here "~ see myself working in "In a dumpster." "Uopcfl~lIy well off in u . going to class." .. u very prestigiolls 11Iw well cstllblishcd career firm."· with 1I good family on. .. the PTA with a white picket fence." Diana Duarte . Scott Morton . Kristin Markos . Freshrnan Sophomore Sophomore .Political Science Undeclared Criminal Justice 02 The Orion November 10,1999 Business graduate manages millions REBECCA DEUEL ly got work in Paradise, as ml ussistant to a stock Stl!O'Writer broker for what was then Birr, Wilson and Co. = The experience paid off. In July of 1984, right Kim Foss-Erickson ulmost didn't go to college. after she graduuted, Foss-Erickson met her goa\. o Born and raised in AubuOl, the Chico Stute She: became the youngest stockbroker at the time University graduate said it was actuully a ever to be hired by Merrill Lynch, not to mention boyfriend who persuaded her to go. being a woman in a man's world. "He pretty inuch convinced me that I wus "In the beginning you're 21 years old, you smart cnough to go to college and I didn't think I know. You're buckin' all the trends." was," she said. She first visited Chico State Still, Foss-Erickson said it was difficult work University during Pioneer Week, she said, and ing in a male dominated career. This was one of I.""'''' decided it seemed like a good campus. the reasons she decided to open her own business. It turned out to be the right move. Now the 37- "I learned what not to do, and what I wanted year-old single mom owns her own business in to do out of the Merrill Lynch experience," Roseville and was recently named Alunmi of the Foss-Erickson said. "It wa:: an awesome expe Year for the college of business. rience." "It's not an honor that YOll win because you Foss-Erickson worked with the company for made the most money, or spent the most money," three yem·s. Then she said she married and moved Foss-Erickson said. south. She is now the president and CEO of E & Instead, the mvard is based on achievement. A Investment Advisory Inc. Atier being nominated, Foss-Erickson suid she "We started out with basically nothing. Now turned in a resume of her work to a committee we have about 70 clients and 40 million assets mude up of mostly professors, and some peers. under management." She said she is still blown away by her win, This means that her company manages $40 which she considers .In incredible honor, espe million for their clients. By the time she is 45, cially because she was one of the youngest peo Foss-Erickson said, she would like it to be $100 ple, und the first woman, to win for the college of million. with not much more than 200 clients. business. In the meantime, Foss-Erickson is busy trying Reuching challenging go.lIs seemed to be a to keep up with her 7-year-old daughter, Madison. theme in Foss-Erickson's life. When she stm1ed at She describes her daughter as a little Chicoan, Chico State, she was a computer science major. a tribute, perhaps, to a school she said really But she said she decided it wasn't for her because taught her to think outside the box. she wanted to be around people more. She Foss-Erickson said one of the best things about changed her major to business .lI1d said it was Chico is thut it produces well-rounded students ubsolutely the right decision. that will be valued by employers. A professor introduced her to the world of "You don't have to know exactly what you finance which wus the reuson she decided she want to do:' she said. ~'Keep it really well bal \vtlnted to become a stockbroker at Merrill Lynch. anced. That's the key to life." Foss-Erickson said she liked the fact that in And Foss-Erickson seems to have truly found tinam:e, she wouldn't have to work in a corpora the life she likes. Though still young, she said she tion for 10 years before she was making enough doesn't really see herself giving up her company money. and moving to something clse. But she did have to work her wuy to her goal. "I have an incredible pllssion for what I do," Courtesy 01 Kim Foss·Erlckson Foss-Erickson said her last year of school she she said. "\Ve're very, very service oriented to Kim Foss-Erickson recently won an award as an Alumni of the Year for the college of went out und pounded the pavcment, trying to get a clients. I could never abandon them. I just business. She was the first woman from from the college of business to win. Foss job that would give her some experience. She final- couldn't do it." Erickson is a single mom and CEO of E& A Investment Advisory Inc. Alumna helps support fine arts dio to pay for her piano lessons moti Between 1981 and 1989, Warrens ~ 74 years old and still vated her endowment of the Harlen owned a local publie relations firm dancing in Chico Adams Scholarship .1I1d the estab and a specialized clothing shop· lishment of the Marilyn Warrens called La Bella Rosa. Musical Theatre Scholarship. While proud of her accomplish SARA KASHING "She always encouraged me to do ments as an entrepreneur, Warrens Assistal1t Dimensiol1s Editor whatever I wunted and I wanted to do said her college years gave her an everything," said Warrens of her 10 1- ev~n greater sense of satisfaction. Bccause West First Street is her year-old mother. "I did things I never dreamed I . ~ ...... Sunset Boulevurd and Laxson Weekend trips as a young girl to would do." Auditorium is her Radio City Music San Antonio's Municipal Auditorium Along her "yellow brick road" Hall, she hasn't had to travel to Los to watch the stars perform, cultivated were classes in jazz dance, directing Angeles or New York to find her her love of opera and resulted in her and a performance in a segment of "over the rainbow" moments. underwriting of local operettas in the musical "Hello Dolly." "Chico is the city where my recent years. said Warrens. "I was in the best shape of my life. ···r dreams come true," said Marilyn "I was exposed to opera stars who 1 ,:".1... . .', ... was never better suited for a role," . ~,:, ..... , ... Warrens, a 74-yetlr-old retired ·busi performed at the Metropolitan. It wus she sait!' nesswoman who was honored as one tI gift. I was gonna be the next Ruby Her most recent role WllS in 1998 .... " of Chico Stute University's distin Keeler or Eleanor Powell." when she played the grandmother in '. ',; .. .~'".I.\ guished alumni for 1999. Although she never uttained star the opening scenes of the Chico A 1975 graduate with a degree in dom, Warrens said the opportunities Community Ballet's performance of fine urts, Warrens WtlS recognized she has had as a businesswomun "The Nutcracker." for her work as chair of the Ltlxson and her 38-yetlr residency in Chico Warrens said she is looking for ':.J' Auditorium refurbishing committee have emlbled her to support the tal ward to the ballet's millennium pro tlnd for her ongoing financiul sup ents of others. duction. port of fine arts eductltion and fine "My parents couldn't afford to do \Varrens said her age will never The Orion/JAMES SABLE UI1s performances in the community. this. They struggled to do what I stop her. Marilyn Warrens, 74, graduated from Chico State University in 1975. Warrens said childhood memories needed. I am fortunate that I can do a "I'll keep dtlncing as long as my Since then she has been very active with the university. of her mother pluying at .1 dance stu- little more." knees hold out." Recent Chico graduate reports dirt in Shasta courts TAMI ZEMEL brothers confessed to a Stlcramento Bee sometimes have to keep my guard Se1lior Writer reporter last week). lip and be a little tlggressive," Bolander has covered many gloom and Bolunder said. She rushes through Shasta County t6 her doom stories. Her tine line of reporting carries own beat. "People go to court for serious matters and over to writing the story as well.She Kimberly Bolander, Chico State University it's usually not a happy situation. What makes has to be careful about the terms. alumna, covers the court beat for the Record it bearable is that justice is served," Bolander she uses. Searchlight newspuper in Redding. said. "(But) my job is not all crime,destruc . She must not accuse anyone Bolander is responsible for covering any tion and murder." before the verdict is out. Combining thing that happens in the courthouse. Bolander has written many feature stories this and the pressure of deadlines, Although the Record-Searchlight covers that include a human-interest story about an Bolander is kept busy.However, she four counties- Shasta, Tehama, Trinity unci older man who sits and watches all the court is not a stranger to the pressure of a Siskiyou-the Shasta County Courthouse is cases for fun, what it's like to go through a newspaper. •Orion Bolander's home base.Arid her home base jury selection and the life of a deputy marshal. Bolander graduated from Chieo DIMENSIONS keeps Bolander busy. Also, Bolander has covered a civil case State in December of 1998 with a Staff "Every day is different, every situation is that ended in success. A young man was bachelor's degree in Journalism and different and every case is different," killed in a car accident that involved a police a minor in Women's Studies.While The OrlonlKATE LOVE Editor Bolander said. "It keeps me on my toes. 1 car. The man's parents sued the city of attending Chico State,. Bolander Kimberly Bolander on campus last Thursday for an ; SballlZOll Darting don't want to miss anything that will help Redding and the police officer and won. wrote for The Orion. informative meeting about getting your first job. the reader understand what the experience Because most of the cases Bolander cov After one semester as an enter- . Assistant Editor is like." . ers do not have happy endings, she copes tainment writer, a second semester as the have to put it together in one story," Bolander Sara Kasbillg And Bolander hus had an array of experi with a simple understanding that, "I have a assistant news editor and a third semester as said. "Also, I get to talk closely to the public ences.From the murder of an eight-year-old job to do and I have to get it done," she said. the news editor-Bolander became managing and it's really fun." . Designer girl wpere the man in custody just confessed Bolunder mixes this understanding with editor. Bolander talks about moving on to a big : . Bryon Steiller to the 'erime, to a man who committed suicide her soft side when reporting. "I was spokeswomaq. for the paper. It was ger newspaper in the Bay Area in the future, in jail because he was convicted for murder "I approach people very softly and try to a real challenge," Bolander said. "I really like However, 'right now she is content on her 40 Writers and was sentenced to life in prison. get them 1 ...... :;" .; ~ .:' '.:. :.-: -.;:f' :.-~ November 10, 1999 The Orion D3 FROM" D1 MICE: 7,000 to 8,000 cages full Got any ideas? :.'1:' The Orion needs an 120,000 mice in the She impressed lab at one time. her bosses by finish Online Editor, "It's a lot of mice," she ing a projected three said and McNally oversees it all. month project injust two "I'm the boss of all the techni weeks. Online Designeft" cians," McNally said. "We just kind of moved But it wasn't just her bachelor's degree right along'," she said. 3& Wrmters from Chico State that.' got her this job. McNally She re:llly enjoys the work said after graduating from Chico she went on to and plans on keeping the job graduate school at the University of Idaho. In 1996 she "indefinitely," she said. Gain great experience by got her degree in Animal Science with an emphasis in "Scripps is a great place to becoming a member of the Reproductive Physiology. work," she said. "It's a big place. It Most Awarded College Newspaper After that MeN ally bcgan looking for a job. just keeps getting bigger and bigger." Even though she grew up in San Diego and consid Although S:m Diego is her home, ered it home, she didn't look for a job there McNally has fond memories of Chico and campus life dur CALL 898.5625 for info. immediately. ing her college years. She would have preferred to live in Chico. "I love Chico. I would live there in a heartbeat if I chico.e u "I went to Chico first to sec if there was a job, but could find a job," she said. there was nothing," McNally said. 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