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Since 1960 Tuesday Volume 86, Issue 31 March 25, 2008 DailyThe Student Voice of California StateTitan University, Fullerton DTSHORTHAND All-campus budget cut fight back meeting Tomorrow, there will be a meet- ASI candidates make their voices heard ing with the CSU community to fight back against the proposed budget cut. Being held at 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Titan Stu- dent Union, Portola Pavilions, the CSU is attempting to send a message to the Governor and Legislature that the CSUs cannot afford the $386.1 million reduc- tion. Students are invited to come and show their support. Worlds largest man struggles to fit in PODOLYANTSI, Ukraine (AP) - Leonid Stadnik's phenom- enal height has forced him to quit a job he loved, and to spend most of his time in his tiny home vil- lage because he cannot fit in a car or bus. But Stadnik, who according to the Guinness World Records is the world's tallest human, says his condition has also taught him that the world is filled with kind- hearted strangers. By URMI RAHMAN/Daily Titan Asst. News Editor Since his recognition by Ukrai- Presidential candidate Jay Carvin [far left] speaks as running mate Lindsey Kwek looks on during Monday’s debate. Fellow candidates Curtis Schlaufman, Maryam Marzara and Ravi Parmar also participated. nian record keepers four years ago, people from all over Ukraine and the world have shipped him outsized clothing, provided his Associated Students Inc. presidential and vice-presidential candidates took questions home with running water and re- cently presented him with a giant By Eric Bartolome a member of ASI and contributes bicycle. Daily Titan Staff Writer to the multimillion-dollar corpo- In 2006, Stadnik was officially [email protected] ration, which helps organize stu- measured at 2.57 meters tall (8 dent activities. feet 5 inches), surpassing a Chi- Cal State Fullerton Associated On Monday the candidates nese man to claim the title of the Students Inc. held its presidential answered questions from a mod- world's tallest person. debates Monday at noon. The de- erator as well as from students in His growth spurt began at age bate functioned more as a ques- the crowd. Most of the questions 14 after a brain operation that tion-and-answer session, as three focused on how the contestants apparently stimulated the over- presidential candidates and two planned to improve student par- production of growth hormone. vice presidential candidates spoke ticipation on campus. They also Doctors say he has been growing on how they planned to improve answered questions on how they ever since. various facets of campus life. planned to promote ASI activi- This year’s candidates for ASI ties and how they planned to get president and vice president in- commuter students involved on We all knew we had to do clude Curtis Schlaufman and campus. a show like this since this is the Maryam Marzara, Jay Carvin and “Our [commuter] culture is al-

50th anniversary here [at] CSUF. Lindsay Kwek, and Ravi Parmar ready changing,” Schlaufman said.

“ “Our campus culture can’t change We wanted this to be the show and Fabiola Quijano. we would be remembered for 25 The candidates who students in a year. It’s going to happen over “ time. Its going to change slowly. I years from now. elect as ASI president and vice president will be responsible for think more and more students are Larry Johnson – overseeing ASI programs, Chil- going to take notice.” Visual Art Department Chair dren’s Center programs and Ti- Schlaufman advocated the Titan See Features, page 4 tan Student Union programs. Rewards Program, where students According to the ASI Web site, can receive prizes for participating the president and vice president in events. While he saw CSUF al- Titan Multimedia “make many important financial ready on the road to change, Par- and policy decisions related to the mar advocated a stronger “word of student body.” mouth” approach, where the stu- By URMI RAHMAN/Daily Titan Asst. News Editor Every student who pays fees is See DEBATES, Page 2 Cal State Fullerton students gathered at the Quad to see what the ASI presidential candidates had to say. ROTC plays a role in leadership conference

Skills taught is not only Gonzales. He is a CSUF student majoring applicable in the armed in psychology, minoring in military forces, but in civilian life science and is a cadet recruiting of- ficer this semester. By DANIEL MONZON “I’ve always wanted to be in the Army,” Gonzales said. Daily Titan Staff Writer His parents wanted him to go [email protected] to school and not straight into the Army. Gonzales went to school and Titan Battalion, the Army ROTC Even though the Titans may researched the opportunities avail- program that prepares students to have lost the NCAA tournament, able to him. He said he discovered become Army officers upon gradu- they gained plenty of support by that he could go to school and the ation, constantly trains its cadets in Army, satisfying both his dream and their fans and fellow Titans. leadership. the hopes his parents had for him. Tune in to the Daily Titan Web It has grown from 42 to 110 “I learn a lot about different site, under Multimedia and watch members over the last three and a people and situations, but [most of fans react to the big game. half years. all,] it helps mold me into a better They participated in Cal State person and a better leader as well,” Fullerton’s 11th annual University WEATHER he said. Leadership Conference. There were Gonzales is obligated to serve workshops for everyone, all meant Tuesday three years. Most of the time will be Partly Cloudy/ High: 74, Low: 52 to foster the growth of greater self- spent training officers, after which awareness about a person’s leader- he will decide whether to go into wednesday ship abilities, which include iden- the Army reserves or stay on active Partly Cloudy/ High: 73, Low: 51 tity, organization, communication, duty. and confidence. thursday “I think I’ll end up staying, most “The Army values leadership Partly Cloudy/ High: 71, Low: 48 definitely,” Gonzales said. “Most training very highly, so this is a way people end up staying because they friday for us to impart the military leader- like it so much, and it’s just a great Sunny/ High: 74, Low: 50 ship principles to the students,” said PHOTO COURTESY OF ROBERT MEDINA/ARMY ROTC environment.” Robert Medina, Recruiting Opera- Cal State Fullerton students participate in a leadership building exercise organized by the CSUF Army ROTC. saturday He is not the first person of his tions Officer and assistant professor Sunny/ High: 73, Low: 52 family to discover this “great envi- of military science, a graduate of Office to offer leadership seminars leaders so they can make decisions who have the potential to become ronment.” Cal State Fullerton. He earned his to serve the university. that can react to changing situa- strong and confident commanders His uncle, Mario Rico, is in the CONTACT US Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Skills learned in ROTC are not tions,” Medina said. in the Army, which receives seven Navy. He has been in the Navy since Main line: (714) 278-3373 history in 1993 and 1998 respec- only applicable to the Army, but Changing situations coincide with out of ten officers from the ROTC he was 17, almost 23 years. “My News desk: (714) 278-4415 tively. can provide outstanding skills for the purpose of the Army ROTC. program. uncle’s an enlisted soldier, so when Advertising: (714) 278-4411 The ROTC, since 2006, has part- future professionals. The goal of the ROTC is to find and One of those officers at the con- E-mail: [email protected] nered with the Dean of Students “People need to be good, ethical shape the next generation of leaders ference on March 8 was Cadet Jacob See ROTC, Page 2 2 Page Two March 25, 2008 IN OTHER NEWS DEBATES: trying to stand by your platform INTERNATIONAL From Page 1 ASI standards.” After the hour-long session, the major Brittany Conrad said. “They Muslims urged to attack Jews and Americans dent government works harder to He emphasized marketing candidates received mixed reviews. want to make ASI visible and they’re reach out to non-active students. events. “I feel that Curtis and Maryam really about giving back and recreat- CAIRO, Egypt (AP) – Osama bin Laden’s deputy urged Muslims on Mon- “If it’s something they really want “[It’s about] making sure that ev- have more experience,” third-year ing the face of ASI, and making sure day to attack Jewish and American targets worldwide in retaliation for Israeli to do, they will make time for it,” ery event is quality so they can ex- Political Science major Marielle that the students know how to get attacks in the Gaza Strip, intensifying an al-Qaida push to use Arab anger to Parmar said. “I think what you re- pect the exact same thing every time Cortez said. “I feel like [Curtis] is involved.” rally support for the terror network. ally have to do is show students the they come to an ASI event,” Carvin more fit for the job and he would Junior philosophy major Zachary The tape by Ayman al-Zawahri came just days after two messages from bin benefits of our events and what we said. take ASI further. As for Jay and Zabayle said ASI should focus more Laden, who called for a holy war on behalf of the Palestinians and warned offer and get the word out there.” The candidates planned to use so- Lindsay, they’re new and I’m sure on non-active students rather than of a “severe” reaction against Europe over the republishing of newspaper While Carvin agreed that students cial networking sites, like MySpace. they have a bunch of ideas, but students already involved. cartoons seen as insulting Islam’s Prophet Muhammad. can make time to get involved, he com and Facebook.com, to market right now I just don’t think they’re Zabayle said ASI needs to reach The string of messages has raised fears that al-Qaida is planning new attacks also advocated that ASI needed to campus activities. ready.” out to the many commuter students in the West — or that it hopes to inspire sympathizers to carry out violence. improve leadership and create bet- While the candidates spoke to a Other students decided to sup- who want to be active on campus. The broader goal may be to show supporters that al-Qaida can open a new ter events. small yet attentive crowd, most stu- port Carvin and Kwek. The elections will take place on front against Israel. “It’s about providing quality dents continued walking past the “I do think that Jay and Lindsay Wednesday and Thursday. With Al-Qaida is not known to have a direct presence in Israel or the Palestinian events,” Carvin said. “One of the event. Some students however, car- have been a lot more prominent in their student ID and password, territories, and its sympathizers often post messages on Islamic militant Web jobs of ASI is making sure that ev- ried signs and wore T-shirts to sup- what they stand for in their plat- CSUF students can vote at one of forums asking why the terror network has not attacked Israel on its soil or ery event that we hold is really up to port their favorite candidate. form,” third-year communications four kiosks located around campus. gotten more involved on the Palestinian front. NATIONAL Remains of two U.S. men recovered in Iraq ROTC: BUILDING LEADERs AMONG STUDENTS WASHINGTON (AP) – Authorities have recovered the remains of two U.S. contractors who were kidnapped in Iraq more than a year ago, the FBI From Page 1 “I was interested in the program same level,” Rihm said. “It’s just so- as women not being as intelligent or because I didn’t have a direction to ciety in general. You can’t really do as strong. She finds the stereotypes said Monday. I graduate, he’ll have to salute me,” The men were among six Western contractors kidnapped in separate inci- where I was going to go after college anything about it.” to be far from the truth. Gonzales said. “He’s very proud of and this gave me that guidance,” As for the ability of women to While, at times, it can be difficult dents. Their disappearances received new attention earlier this month when me and so are my parents.” the severed fingers of several men were sent to the U.S. military in Iraq. Rihm said. lead, some women are natural lead- keeping up with the men during Gonzales added what a partici- She’s currently in the process of ers; they have that natural leader- training, which is the same for ev- The FBI identified the contractors Monday as Ronald Withrow of Roaring pant in the program puts into it is applying to the Los Angeles Police ship capability. Rihm said one of eryone, it doesn’t represent the ca- Springs, Texas, and John Roy Young of Kansas City, Mo. exactly what they will receive from Department and possibly aiming those women is Cadet Deneve Sam, pabilities of women, Sam said. Withrow worked for JPI Worldwide when he was kidnapped in January it. to join a government agency after ranked 32nd among 4500 graduat- “Regardless of gender, male or 2007. Young worked for Crescent Security Group when he was kidnapped To this day, Gonzales gets ner- graduating from the program. ing cadets in her class. female, everyone has their strengths in November 2006. vous speaking in front of a class. As for the program, Rihm said Sam, an anthropology major with and their weaknesses,” Sam said. “A The FBI said it had notified the families of the two men. Putting aside the nervousness, he the experiences of women and men an emphasis in archaeology, has lot of times, you’ll [encounter] old Withrow’s mother, Barbara Alexander, said an FBI agent delivered news of said he reminds himself that if he can differ. been with the ROTC program for biases, and it’s just not true.” her son’s death Sunday night. can lead his group of cadets, he can “Women are not seen as [being two years and is currently working The increase in the number “You just can’t really be prepared for any news like that, especially when lead 23 people in a classroom. the same quality of] leader as the in civilian affairs and military intel- of women in the Army will only you had hope that your son is alive,” Alexander said by phone from her home “Everybody’s scared,” Gonzales men,” Rihm said. “Unless a female ligence. serve to give it a different persona. in Afton, Texas. “I know he’s safe from all harm now. We’re bringing him said. “Everyone [works] together has a more aggressive approach, she “[I was a] cheerleader in high Through the program, the other fe- home. That was what our main concern was. And that they’re not going to and you build a stronger bond.” won’t be paid attention to as much school and all of a sudden, I joined male cadets are learning a lot about hurt him anymore.” Combat veterans, people of vari- as a male.” the Army,” Sam said. themselves and, in the process, are Alexander read from what she said was the final entry in a notebook in ous ethnicities and women are part Being a female in the program, in Sam said the program is great. becoming stronger women, espe- which she addressed her son directly. of that bond, Medina said. order to erase that attitude, involves She said she enjoys the chances it cially during the transition from Cadet Jina Rihm, a criminology putting a bit more effort into what gives her to meet people, travel and teenager to adult. major at UCI, was introduced to they do in the program, Rihm said. see the world. “Having ROTC there helps and STATE the program by a friend who was “The Army, and the military- it Sam said there are many stereo- pushes you,” Sam said. “You be- Homeowners victimized in mortgage fraud formerly in the service. self, treats every individual on the types of women in the military, such come a strong individual.” SACRAMENTO (AP) – Federal prosecutors say more than 100 hom- eowners in California and across the country were victimized in a mortgage scheme that siphoned off nearly $13 million in home equity. 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Copyright ©2006 Daily Titan March 25, 2008 OPINION 3 Titan Editorial Juggling Easter and religion Providing insight, analysis By Heather Perry about religion and cel- take in Lent, the 40-day world. and perspective since 1960 Daily Titan Staff Writer ebrating religious holi- sacrifice of one's vices, and The Associated Press even said [email protected] days. celebrate Easter. that one in four people ages 18 to College students I did not make it to 29 do not associate themselves with I am not baptized. I was pretty may have less time church last Sunday, but as a religion. We love this game gothic in high school, too. to go to church dur- I mentioned before, not all But these young adults are matur- I dressed in all black, was a self- ing the week, but there students can drop their text- ing as well, which makes their spiri- Let’s face it, Cal State Fullerton would have made a nice headline. proclaimed atheist and laughed at clearly has to be a signifi- books in favor of a Bible. tuality all the more resilient. doesn’t exactly top the charts in But any tournament wins would all the people who celebrated "Jesus" cant increase in praying. I am planning on being Today, Easter is as strong as ever school spirit. have only been the icing on top of on a holiday that involved a gigantic In fact, it is likely that the baptized before I get married, in terms of how much religion plays It’s no secret that we are primar- the cake of winning the Big West bunny and psychedelic eggs. very reason that church atten- just to make it official, but spiritu- into its celebration because religion ily a commuter school, and this championship and earning a spot But as I grew older, I stopped dance has been shoved aside is also ality is not necessarily about rules. is more than just a label. poses a major problem in creating among the 65 March Madness thinking of it as such a silly holiday the reason for the proliferation of Myself and others feel spiritually It's not about officially calling a sense of unity among the student contestants. and started considering the religious prayer. connected to God and He knows yourself Catholic, or Christian – It's body. And let us not forget the incred- reasons for why we celebrate Easter. I know I pray every day for God that although people do not always about how religious people consider But something happened to this ible effort and heart the Titans It seems that religious spirit drops to just help me get through another make it to church, they celebrate themselves. campus that made at least a few of showed in their loss to the Wiscon- to an all-time low whenever Brother semester of midterms, newspaper Easter in his honor. Children probably do not under- us feel that warmth and pride for sin Badgers on Thursday. Jed preaches about how college stu- stories, assigned reading and exams. When people hit college, they are stand why they are dressing up and our future alma mater – We lost in According to a pre-tournament dents today get the watered-down Sure, it's pretty weird that people given more opportunities to explore going to church on a bright and sun- the first round of the NCAA Tour- fan poll, over 96 percent of the version of religion. choose to hide eggs and dress in pas- religions and make new choices. ny Sunday, or why they are searching nament. country favored Wisconsin over But I think it's the exact oppo- tels on the anniversary that Jesus rose So some might say that when stu- for eggs that a bunny laid. Now, that statement may sound CSUF. Clearly, the Titans were the site. from the dead. dents make it to college, they lose But the impression that is left on pretty negative, but just think underdogs. The overwhelming response from But people are still thinking about all inhibitions and go crazy with them is that Easter is a special day, about it for a second: CSUF’s Despite the polls, however, our students toward people like Brother why they are celebrating. the abundance of parties, alcohol and that will stay with them as they men’s basketball team played in the team came out swinging. The Ti- Jed shows how much people care I am not even baptized and I par- and knowledge of what is out in the grow older. NCAA Tournament for the first tans lead by as much as six points time in 30 years. and were only down by two at the We, as fans, actually got to join end of the first half. the screaming masses, following the Titans guard Josh Akognon bracket and cheering for our very shocked the Badgers, tying a career Conservatives desperately need own team – not just some school high with 31 points against the our parents went to or one that we No. 3-ranked team in the Midwest Donkeys and Elephants another William F. Buckley Jr. like for some arbitrary reason. Conference. Division I college basketball So hold your heads high, you ing fringe elements through his news The resulting confusion scared the His ultimate achievement was ranks up there with the NFL and Titans of Fullerton. You did what magazine, National Review, Buckley aggregate and carried Bush to elec- his willingness to rescue conser- Division I college football as one no other organization on this cam- ensured the presidential elections of tion victory in 2000. vatism from its inclinations to- of the most popular sports in the pus has been able to do – unite By Edward Peters Richard Nixon, Ronald Reagan and But the shock-and-awe campaign ward rancid perversion. He had country, and to be a part of such a over 36,000 strangers in a com- George H.W. Bush. that Rove conducted could only no problem standing up against [email protected] huge national happening is a rare mon sense of school pride. But the election of Bush’s son was be effective for a short time before those who were part of his own and exciting thing. And to you non-players out Just a few short weeks ago, a different story. Americans peered behind its flimsy movement. Sure, we would have loved to see there, if you see any of our bas- conservatives lost its most impor- Since the entry of quasi-fascist neo cardboard surface and realized it was What we are left with now are the Titans get a little deeper into ketballers on campus, give them a tant founding father and, with con voices on the right, the conser- nothing but a prop. chauvinists who only care about the tournament. high-five and tell them how much his dying breath, its last intellec- vative movement has had its brains What Buckley saved conservatism ratings and bullying guests into “CSUF celebrates sweet 16” they mean to our school. tual voice. smashed by a new gang of political from has once again taken control of submission. William F. Buckley Jr. is wide- brutes. America. Men like O’Reilly and Hanni- ly credited with giving modern The John Birchers, anti-Semites, Bill O’Reilly, Sean Hannity and ty have no decency or interest in conservativism a much-needed racists and other hate junkies who Rush Limbaugh, to name a few, are an intellectual debate, and people Any feedback, positive or negative, is make-over, and by doing so, he dominated the right before Buckley’s really the true enemies of conserva- in America buy the lies and spins encouraged, as we strive to keep an open became its beloved godfather. time have since been replaced by ob- tism, though they disguise them- these men create. dialogue with our readership. The Daily “He changed the personality sessive expansionists, white national- selves as otherwise. Now that he is gone, Buckley Letters of conservatism,” wrote David ists and Christian revivalists. In the 21st century, conservatism is surely turning in his grave, re- Titan reserves the right to edit letters for Brooks in an editorial in the Wall The Bush brain trust – constituted has receive a bad name because of gretting that he couldn’t live a bit to the length, grammar and spelling. Direct Street Journal. “It had been sort almost entirely by Karl Rove’s giant the FOX News loony toons and oth- longer to save conservatism back all comments, questions or concerns of negative, and he made it smart head – hijacked the right wing's re- er extreme right media outlets. from the grasps of corporate gi- Editor: along with your full name and major to and sophisticated and pushed out spectable image that Buckley created Buckley represented the moderate ants. all these oddballs and created a and thrashed it into a terrifying heap right – the intellectual, reasonable Conservatism lost a true hero, Opinion Editor Johnathan Kroncke at movement.” of paranoia, offensive to anyone with voice for those who didn’t necessar- and hopefully in due time, an- [email protected] By ostracizing the embarrass- a basic sense of reason. ily agree with the left. other like Buckley will arise. 4 Features March 25, 2008 CSUF alumni impact entertainment industry CSUF alumni exhibit art years ago, the CSUF art department Design firm heads and success- “Ron Larson is the creator, and he all knew it was time again to display ful artists from companies such as said ‘Oh yeah, I was in grad school ranges from movie one not only the growth of the alumni, DreamWorks, Disney and Nickel- and I got an offer to do a logo for sheets to kid’s cartoons but of the department as a whole. odeon, sat on a panel that answered some low budget movie,’ and it turns “I think it was in the collective questions from hundreds of their fel- out to be ‘Empire Strikes Back.’ It’s BY Haley Barnett consciousness of a lot of us. We all low peers and students. iconic,” Cubbage said. “Students re- Daily Titan Staff Writer knew we had to do a show like this For the many students anxiously alize, ‘Wow, I’ve seen this guy several [email protected] since this is the 50th anniversary waiting to break into the competi- times around campus. He’s just a here [at] Cal State Fullerton, and the tive entertainment industry, the normal guy,’ and I think that kind of Greeted by dozens of illustrated entertainment side of what we do discussion provided much needed stuff is really amazing.” movie posters, storyboards and live has grown so much,” Johnson said. hope and encouragement, said Den- Another intriguing piece featured cartoons, patrons of the Grand Cen- We wanted this to be the show we nis Cubbage, the gallery’s assistant in the show, is a wall installation cre- tral Art Station’s exhibit, “Opening would be remembered for, 25 years director. ated by design firm Menagerie Cre- Credits,” witnessed Cal State Fuller- from now.” “People got a lot out of it. Just to ative. ton alumni’s influence on the enter- The task of inviting hundreds hear about their struggles and that Spanning several feet tall, the tainment world first-hand. of Fullerton alumni to participate they’re now doing all this amazing piece is composed of dozens of mov- Showcasing work varying from in the exhibit took Johnson many stuff,” Cubbage said. “Just to hear ie designs the company has com- Nickelodeon cartoons to the infa- months and even more e-mails to these kinds of rock star people say posed set in clear DVD covers. As mous movie poster of “Scarface,” the accomplish. ‘Yeah, I sold all I had and literally gallery guests continue to walk past show focused on making the public A year after the planning had be- had nothing, and moved here and the piece, the design shifts into a sci- aware of the monumental creative gun, the exhibit opened on Feb. 2, got this job.’” fi flying machine, the emblem and impact Fullerton alumni have had featuring the work of over 100 suc- In the weeks since the show’s logo of the company. on the entertainment industry, said cessful Fullerton alumni, ranging opening, one piece that has gained Many of Menagerie Creative’s Curator and Visual Art Department from graduates of the 1960s to our noticeable attention is the sketches employees are CSUF alumni, as well Chair Larry Johnson. most recent decade. for the logo from the cult classic, as the company’s Principal/Creative “We’re sort of celebrating the At the March 1 alumni reception, “Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Designer, Cheryl Savala. achievements of those who are mak- Curatorial Assistant, Alyssa Cor- Strikes Back.” As the exhibit comes down, John- ing these projects happen and saying dova, said she witnessed the enthu- “A professor at Cal State Fullerton son looks to the future impact Ful- these are Fullerton people, and we siasm the patrons possessed toward in the graphics department designed lerton alumni will have on the enter- want the industry people themselves the exhibit. the logo for the ‘Empire Strikes tainment world. to know, “ Johnson said. “We want “We had hundreds and hundreds Back,’ and it’s really neat to see the “I think that somewhere in the to elevate the recognition of who we of alumni here, just crowding the process of the hand-drawn logo and not too distant future we are going are and what we’re doing here that gallery [at the opening reception],” text from start to finish and how that to see projects that have been devel- is leading to some very successful Cordova said. “We had a panel became an easily recognizable logo,” oped by our alums that will become alums, and to heighten the enthusi- discussion and we packed out the Cordova said. those types of projects that will be asm of the people that are coming theater, so we had a video feed to a The logo that has now been nominated for Academy Awards,” here hoping to be as successful.” screen outside. It was almost like a viewed by millions of fans across the Johnson said. “And I’m looking for- Photos courtesy of eric stoner/For the Daily Titan With the last entertainment reunion too. It was fun to see the art- world came from a man who many ward to that time.” The “Opening Credits” exhibit at the Grand Central Art Center shows the role CSUF alumni exhibit completed over 10 ists connect with each other.” students pass on campus daily. The exhibit ended March 23. has played in the entertainment industry.

‘Gossip Girl’ writer says show is like her life, kind of The cast of “Gossip Girl” world set, but she wanted to make tar Hero,’” Lively ranted playfully. could be legendary. The cast teased one thing clear. “It was a personal offense.” the upcoming episodes: fielded questions at this “I based the characters on myself Never taking it personal is Leigh- Lively said, “Maybe the reason she year’s 25th PaleyFest – kind of – and my friends – kind of ton Meester, who plays the bitchy slept with Nate wasn’t the real reason ... it’s definitely fiction,” von Ziege- and powerful Blair Waldorf. she left, dot-dot-dot ...” sar said. Before she got the role, Meester’s Schwartz said, “[The audience] is By Richard Tinoco After the cancellation of “The manager and agent received the going to start to see more “bad Ser- Daily Titan Assistant Buzz Editor O.C.” Savage, Schwartz’s right-hand script, and the actress, who origi- ena” ... Blair and Jenny are going to [email protected] helper, said the twosome felt trepida- nally auditioned with blonde hair, war, Serena and Chuck are siblings tion about doing another teen show, loved the part. ... [and] we are building toward a but knew the characters of “Gossip Up until the last episode, which wedding [which might not be Lily XOXO, “Gossip Girl” fans. The Girl” and the world were so compel- aired in January, Blair was the queen (Serena’s mother) and Bart’s (Chuck’s top story on the “Gossip Girl” home ling “that we wanted to take shot.” bee who got dethroned by her pro- father).” page is the thunderous welcome Like any book-to-television tran- tégé Jenny Humphrey, and now the He then revealed “Buffy’s” little West Coast fans gave the creative sition, some small changes had to be tables have turned. sister Michelle Trachtenberg would team and cast of “Gossip Girl” at made. In the book, the character of “I really like seeing the human in join the cast as Georgina Sparks, an this year’s Paley Fest ‘08. Dan Humphrey originally lived in [Blair],” Meester explained, “So not old friend from Serena’s past and Celebrating its 25th year honor- the Upper West Side, the character of everybody hates me in real life ... and somebody Blair fears. ing critically-acclaimed and high- Serena’s brother, Erik, is older, Dan’s I would like to say it’s a challenge to Lively summed it up best when rated series, the Paley Fest is an an- childhood friend, Vanessa Abrams, be bitchy, but not too much.” she said, “Watch the next five epi- nual ritual for couch potatoes to put is actually bald, and leading into the Fortunately, there’s nothing “Gos- sodes.” down their remote controls and in- night’s cringeworthy moment, von sip Girl” likes more than some juicy New episodes of “Gossip Girl” teract with the casts of their favorite Ziegesar pointed out that Jenny (the tidbits and the ones coming up begin airing April 21 on the CW. new series. character played by Taylor Mom- So far this year, the Paley Center sen) had enormous boobs. Then, for Media (formerly known as the von Ziegesar asked the 15-year-old Museum of Radio and Television) Momsen, “You haven’t really gone honored both old and new shows, through puberty yet, right?” like “Chuck” and “Buffy the Vam- The audience of 800 then took in pire Slayer,” at its new home at Ar- a collective breather and moved on to clight Hollywood at the Cinerama the absence of Chuck’s pet monkey. Dome. Fans of the book will note Chuck Spotted at the event was the en- has a pet monkey with coordinating tire cast who made the trek from the outfits, but Blake Lively, who plays Big Apple (New York City, where the gorgeous blonde Serena van der the show is filmed) to the “smoggy Woodsen, said she wouldn’t act op- capital” of the world (also known as posite one. L.A.). Based on the books by Cecily “And then, I got two of ‘em,” von Ziegesar and developed for tele- Lively said, jokingly referring to her vision by “The O.C.’s” creator Josh castmates. Schwartz and writer Stephanie Sav- Lively, who got her first big break age, “Gossip Girl” is the CW’s buzz- in another book-to-film adaptation, worthy new series with enthralling “The Sisterhood of the Traveling story lines, fresh new faces and ex- Pants,” did not want to do a televi- quisite fashion sense. sion series. While working as an editor at Al- “It’s a big commitment, signing loy Entertainment (the publisher of away six years of your life to one the “Gossip Girl” book), the com- character, one cast, one job,” Lively pany needed a new hit and brain- said. stormed on the idea of a girl who Before signing on, though, Lively gossips about her friends online. said she made the co-creators prom- Originally, von Ziegesar was to ise to never have her act with the outline the series to have somebody aforementioned monkey, or have her else write it, but the publisher liked character be locked in a cage or lose her vision so much they stayed with at “Guitar Hero” to Vanessa, played von Ziegesar. by Jessica Szohr. 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Sudoku is made possible by the people at www.dailysudoku.com 6 SPORTS March 25, 2008 Titan baseball sweeps UNLV Softball has mixed results Titans are 12-8 and begin at Judi Garman Classic Big West conference play Titans defeat ‘07 Super In the second game of the double- header, the Titans were unable to against Riverside Friday Regional victors Arizona, take advantage of runners on base, strand runners against stranding eight in the loss to Florida by tom sheridan Florida Seminoles State (25-12). Daily Titan Staff Writer CSUF starting pitcher Doucette [email protected] by jon castillo (9-7) kept the game close in her Daily Titan Staff Writer complete-game effort, allowing four Cal State Fullerton pulled off its [email protected] runs on five hits. But the Titans’ bats second one-run win of the weekend were unable to provide Doucette thanks to some timely walks and The Cal State Fullerton softball with the necessary run support. a strong outing on the mound by team (16-15-1) split their final two “We left a lot of people on base Cory Arbiso. games on Saturday at the Judi Gar- in the second game,” Gromacki said. Arbiso (3-2) nearly went the dis- man Classic tournament, beating “We had every opportunity [to win] tance, pitching 8 1-3 innings in the seventh-ranked Arizona 2-1 before and probably could have done a Titans 4-3 victory over University losing to Florida State 4-1. whole lot more.” of Nevada, Las Vegas on Saturday The Titans went 2-3 in tourna- CSUF took an early lead in the first at Goodwin Field. Saturday’s win ment play, which includes a loss in inning when Gollhardt got in scor- by CSUF (12-8) capped off a series an exhibition game against the Unit- ing position with a stolen base after sweep of the Runnin’ Rebels (9-11) ed States National Team. reaching on a fielder’s choice. Titan that started with a 6-5 squeaker on CSUF had motivation going into junior Lauren Lupinetti then drove Thursday and a convincing 11-5 its game against the Arizona Wild- in Gollhardt on a single through the pounding Friday. cats (21-8), the team that eliminated left side for the 1-0 lead. “It was a pretty tight series and them from last year’s NCAA Tourna- Florida State answered quickly as hopefully we learned something ment in the Super Regional Round. second baseman Kristie McConn about ourselves and what we have “Definitely kind of payback from drove in Ashley Stager with a two- to do to continue to be successful last year,” Titan outfielder Sheila run home run in the second inning. in those tight games,” CSUF Head Holguin said. “We just played hard Seminoles’ outfielder Carly Wynn Coach Dave Serrano said. the whole game and it just felt like added some insurance runs in the In Thursday’s 6-5 win, Jeff Ka- they didn’t, [and] we kind of just seventh inning with another two-run plan (3-1) kept things interesting for took it from them.” home run to set up the 4-1 final. By Damon casarez/Daily Titan Staff Photographer the Titans and managed to do just CSUF rode RBIs from Holguin “We had a good week [and] we Cal State Fullerton freshman shortstop Christian Colon fielding a groundball Saturday at Goodwin Field. enough to pick up the victory. With and senior third baseman Katie have a lot to grow from. I think we a 5-4 lead in the bottom of the sixth, CSUF was down 3-2 when Dovel tian Colon and scored on a Komatsu chased from the game after hitting Gollhardt in the third inning to a are in a good place as far as team CSUF second baseman Corey Jones came into the game with two on and double. Ground outs by Wilhite and Joel Weeks. Relief pitcher Matt 2-1 victory over Arizona. Holguin unity,” Gromacki said. “[During] led the inning off with a single, then two out in the top of sixth. He got Gary Brown brought home Colon Hutchison walked Jeff Newman to went three-for-three in the game, the first half you explore everything stole second. out of the jam without giving up a and Komatsu to give the Titans a load the bases and forced in a run hitting two singles and a triple. ... you know you have good wins, A pinch-hit single by Khris Davis run and the Titans’ bats did the rest. 3-0 lead. after walking Fellhauer, making it “Sheila has been coming through you have confidence builders, you brought Jones home and gave the Ti- Erik Komatsu smacked a double to “Fellhauer does what he does and 4-3 Titans. this tournament and last tournament have embarrassing losses, and that’s tans a much needed insurance run. left that sparked a Titans’ five-run gets on base a lot of times,” Colon “I’ll take it,” Serrano said. “I and she is now on fire,” Titan Head why I think we are ready to go.” Kaplan was pulled after giving up a rally in bottom of the sixth. Jared said. “We just got it going with him mean, I would have rather had a Coach Michelle Gromacki said. The Judi Garman Classic tourna- home run to UNLV’s Xavier Scruggs Clark drew a walk and Jones reached and then after that, we just kept se- double in the gap to clear the bases, CSUF starting pitcher Christine ment featured some of nation’s best, that cut the lead to 6-5. Travis Kelly on a bunt to load the bases. Jon Wil- lecting pitches.” but I’ll take it if it means us coming Hiner (7-7) allowed one run on with nine of the 14 teams that par- and Ryan Ackland came out of the hite’s double to right center brought The Rebels bounced right back out on top.” three hits while striking out six in ticipated being nationally ranked go- bullpen to shut down the Rebels the home Komatsu and Clark and put in the top of the second with a two- After the second inning, Arbiso her complete-game effort. ing into the weekend, and that does rest of the way. the Titans in front for good. run homer by Braden Walker and settled down and pitched brilliantly “We had an encounter with them not include the world’s best in the “I’d rather win a game 6-5 than The Titans 4-3 win in Saturday’s single by J.J. Sferra that scored Ryan until he put on a couple of runners last year, so I was kind of nervous go- U.S. National Team. win a game 13-1,” Serrano said. series finale looked like it might be Thornton to tie the game at 3-3. in the ninth and was taken out of the ing in there,” Hiner said of Arizona. Fresno State went on to win the “Yeah, you’d love to have 13-1 game, another barn-burner after the first “I thought ‘Hold on to your hats, game. “But my teammates all helped me tournament that was held from but what did you learn about your couple of innings. this is going to be one of those deals,” “I wanted to get it done, but it feel at ease and didn’t make it bigger Wednesday through Saturday, post- team?” “I really anticipated today being Serrano said. “I would have never happens,” Arbiso said. “I got guys than it was.” ing a 5-0 record, which included a The game on Friday wasn’t nearly a high-scoring game because I think imagined it would be a 4-3 game.” in the bullpen to pick me up. That’s The Titans victory was the first 15-4 victory over the Titans on Fri- as close as Thursdays. The Titans they’ve got a very good offense and In the bottom of the fourth CSUF what the Titans do.” against Arizona since 2003. They day. banged out 11 hits en route to an I believe we’ve got a very good of- scored the game-winning run with- The Titans play at San Diego on had lost the previous four meetings CSUF will start Big West Con- 11-5 win. Jason Dovel (2-1) pitched fense,” Serrano said. out getting a hit. Wilhite walked to Tuesday and return home to begin against the Wildcats, including two ference play on Saturday at noon only 2-3 of an inning in relief of Fellhauer led off the game for lead off the inning, then advanced Big West Conference play on Friday straight in last year’s NCAA Tourna- against Cal Poly in a three-game se- starter Daniel Renken, but still came CSUF with a walk, then moved to second on Brown’s sacrifice bunt. at 7 p.m. when they host UC River- ment Super Regional Round. ries. away with the win. over to third on a single by Chris- Rebels pitcher Steve Rinaudo was side at Goodwin Field.