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www.dailytitan.comTHE DMONDAY,AILY MARCH 6, 2006T ITANVolume 82, Issue 14 OPINION SPORTS Media giants keep true art Titans beat Jackrabbits, look from prevailing at Oscars to Big West Tournament Page 5 Page 6 Plan B CSUF offers Meets DC internship Students have chance tours of the U.S. Capitol. Other tasks students per- to work with political form include assisting Road official on Capitol Hill legislative staff by provid- ing research for hearings; By Nohemy Martinez briefings, speeches and Daily Titan Staff Writer interviews; attending and Block observing office meetings. CSUF students Karalee Emergency contraceptive pill The Political Science Etheridge and Tiffany Hahn Department of Cal State both interned in Washington, available in 13 states, Fullerton has introduced a D.C. before the program including California summer internship program was established on campus offering students a unique and enjoyed the experience. By Jessica Escorsia educational experience in At a recent meeting Daily Titan Staff Writer Washington, D.C. Stambough informed stu- The six-week program dents the program require- – initiated by CSUF profes- ments and both Hahn and Recent petitions to the Food and sors – integrates education Etheridge provided insight Drug Administration have prevented and job networking skills from their experience. over-the-counter access to the emer- The Associated Press for students who are inter- “One thing you have to do gency contraceptive pill, also known ested in politics or who want is go for a walk at night to as Plan B. BASKING IN THE SPOTLIGHT the experience of working see all of the monuments,” Petitions to the FDA to allow un- Reese Witherspoon poses with the Oscar she won for best actress for her work in “Walk the on Capitol Hill. Hahn said. prescribed access to the pill nation- Line” at the 78th Academy Awards Sunday. “You get hands on The most important thing wide have been denied even though experience out on the students must have is pro- all criteria have been met. See page 4 for a list of the Oscar winners. field,” Professor Stephen fessionalism, Etheridge A recent investigation shows Stambough said. said. politics had an unusual role in the Students participating in Hahn said students decision, said Kimberlee Ward, vice the program enroll in two must maintain a profes- president of public affairs for Planned Faculty Rallies Against political science courses: sional congressional profile Parenthood of Orange County and legislature and politics and including everything from San Bernardino County. internship in politics. work attire, making sure all “The big fight is about how to The internship course assigned tasks are complet- make [emergency contraceptive pill] University Budget Cuts gives students the opportu- ed, and most importantly available all over the country,” Ward nity to intern with a politi- the behavior of students said. cal official from an agency outside the office must be Currently, 13 states allow phar- of their choice. Students are Titans invited to participate held in the Quad at noon. Dimas said the rally is only one of of high caliber. macies to provide the pill without a required to search for an “The rally is designed to get faculty many steps by CSUF to create student The estimated cost of the prescription, including California. It in on-campus rally against agency on their own and support and send a message to CSU and faculty awareness and support. program is approximately is then up to each pharmacy to decide professors recommend stu- under-funding, high fees [trustees],” said G. Nanjundappa, “Hopefully, we are taking students $2,475 for undergraduates whether to distribute the pill over- dents submit applications as California Faculty Associationʼs to Sacramento to let the governor and $2,535 for graduates. the-counter. soon as possible. By Cindy Tullues Fullerton chapter president. “We have know that we are concerned. We are The total cost includes Ralphʼs pharmacy on Harbor “Summertime is a busy Daily Titan Staff Writer not been happy with some of the [also] letting the president (Milton A. housing, round trip airfare Boulevard in Fullerton sells the pill time for internships,” proposals made by the CSU admin- Gordon) know that we are aware that and enrollment in six aca- over-the-counter without a prescrip- Stambough said. “Federal istration. We want to show our disap- issues are going on,” she said. “We demic units. tion. agencies that offer work Hundreds of CSU faculty members pointment and displeasure about what need him to speak out for us.” The summer session Ralphs pharmacist Louis Mguyen experience often take longer across several campuses are hold- is going on the bargaining table. Since fall 2002, undergraduate is open to students from said they have been offering the pill to hire so students should ing demonstrations against university Last October, the CSU trustees student fees have increased by 77 all colleges. Students are for nearly two years. He said anybody apply soon.” budget cuts and curriculum under- voted to increase student fees as well percent and have become a great who wants the pill could come in, fill As part of the internship funding this week. as a grand total of $1,178,892 sal- concern for current and prospective out a form, pay $45 and get the pill in students organize and give SEE INTERN = PAGE 3 “Californiaʼs economy is on the ary increase, housing and car allow- students. Nanjundappa, who also 15 to 20 minutes. rebound and that means we have the ances for 27 CSU executives, said teaches sociology at CSUF, worries When asked about age require- opportunity to rebuild the CSU,” said Berenice Dimas, California Faculty that increased tuition will affect future ments or other types of restrictions, Blanca Castaneda, California Faculty Associationʼs student intern at CSUF. student enrollment. he said, “Anybody can get it, no ques- Associate student intern coordinator, The executive salary increase could “We do not want fee increases Authors Spend tions asked.” in an e-mail interview. have funded approximately 262 col- to become a deterrent for qualified The pill is a high dose of birth “Itʼs time to join with all the cam- lege courses allowing 10,000 students CSU students,” he said. “As student control, contrary to the misconcep- pus community students, professors, to get the classes they need to gradu- fees increase, affordability becomes a tion that itʼs the abortion pill, RU456, Day in TSU and staff, to take a stance against the ate on time, according to the associa- problem for middle class students.” according to the Web site. Ward said chancellorʼs vision of the CSU and tion. Fees are expected to rise approxi- those against the pill use this mis- Alpha Auxiliary of the Fullerton Assitance support our vision to rebuild access, Currently the CSU system is mately 10 percent this fall. But as fees conception to turn people against the League celebrates book writers, raise money affordability and quality for all.” approximately $1.5 billion under- continue to rise so does the demand pill. Today, Cal State Fullerton faculty funded in student and faculty resourc- for faculty and classes. The university to help programs for children “Emergency contraception is not members invite students to participate es. Many say Chancellor Charles Reed has proposed to hire 16 new faculty a medical abortion. It will not affect in an on-campus rally against unjust and Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger members across campus this year to By Lauren Padilla pregnancy. It is simply a resource for faculty salaries, student fee increases, are to blame when they signed Staff Writer women,” said Mary Hermann, direc- faculty retirement programs and the CSU Higher Education compact for tor of health education and promotion quality of education. The rally will be 2004/2005. SEE FACULTY = PAGE 3 for the Cal State Fullerton Health and On Saturday the Titan Student Union was overflowing Counseling Center. with people, predominately women of all ages. The room The pill works only up to 72 hours roared with conversation and laughter between friends and after un-protected sex, failed pro- CSU Doctorate in Master Plan strangers, all brought together by the Alpha Auxiliary of the tected sex or forced sex. Fullerton Assistance League in celebration of The Annual Ninety-five percent of women who to offer independent doctorate pro- degree programs, Adler said. Day of Authors. take the pill correctly are successful, Senate bill allows CSUF to grams. “It will offer a high quality pro- The celebration raised money for the Tiny Togs program according to the Web site. However, offer degree only permitted But Senate Bill 724 – which was gram at an accessible cost at a loca- --– which is designed to provide clothing and layettes for the pill will not work if the woman is sent by legislatures and signed by tion people can get to,” Adler said. infants of women who donʼt have the resources to provide already pregnant. to UC campuses Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger in late Before the bill was signed, the them on their own. Also, in order for a pharmacy to September 2005 – gave approval for CSU allowed a limited number of “We also participate in Operation School Bound, which distribute the pill, the pharmacist By Elizabeth Simoes the CSU to offer the independent doctoral degrees through partnerships provides a backpack and two books to each child in need. must first complete an emergency Daily Titan Staff Writer doctoral degree. The CSU then decid- with other universities. Since 2003, We raised $30,000 last year and hope to make more this contraceptive training program. ed which campuses could initially CSUF and UC Irvine came together year. There is so much we want to do for the community, The Health Center provides the offer the doctoral program. to provide a joint Ed.D. in education- and this money helps us to do it,” said Becky Knaup, former pill to students after they have seen The CSU chose Cal State Fullerton “It was like being selected to go the al administration and leadership. Alpha chairwoman. a nursing practitioner and received a as one of the first campuses to offer Olympics,” said Louise Adler, chair “A majority of the courses were Barnes and Noble representatives were also in attendance prescription, Hermann said. Students an independent educational doctorate and professor of educational leader- taken at CSUF,” said Ash Bishop, and donated 25 percent of all proceeds from the sale of the cannot receive the pill from the CSUF degree. ship at CSUF. “We were pleased.” acting dean of the CSUF College of books of the authorʼs in attendance to the foundation. pharmacy without a prescription, she Californiaʼs Master Plan for Higher The program comes with a certain Education – which was adopted in amount of prestige and CSUF will SEE PLAN B = PAGE 3 1960 – permitted only UC campuses uphold its reputation of high quality SEE DOCTORATE = PAGE 3 SEE AUTHORS = PAGE 3

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Administration and Finance will be hosting a seminar on identity Iran Threatens UN theft from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. VIENNA, Austria – Iran threatened Sunday to embark on in the TSU in Bradford AB. full-scale uranium enrichment if the U.N. nuclear watchdog presses for action over its nuclear program, and the American FRIDAY: ASI hosts a table ten- ambassador to the United Nations warned of the possibility of nis tournament at 1:30 p.m. in the “painful consequences” for Iran. The comments came as the TSU. International Atomic Energy Agencyʼs board prepared to meet Monday to discuss referring Iran to the U.N. Security Council, but delegates said whatever step the council might take would SATURDAY: Titan baseball takes stop far short of sanctions. on East Carolina University at 6 Songha Lee/Daily Titan p.m. on Goodwin field. Free for students with ID. NATION COFFEE BREAK OFF CAMPUS Kinesiology graduate student, Lisa Gardner, finishes up her coffee before starting work General Glosses Over War at the Lifespan Wellness Center, Tuesday afternoon. TUESDAY: Compete in Café Tu WASHINGTON – The Pentagonʼs top general acknowledged Tu Tangoʼs karaoke contest at 9 Sunday that “anything can happen” in Iraq, but he said things p.m. with 80s music all night. Free arenʼt as bad as some say. “I wouldnʼt put a great big smiley University Police to take a look FRIDAY: A call for medical to compete! Happy hour starts at face on it, but I would say theyʼre going very, very well from at a suspicious package contain- aid was placed at 10:29 p.m. after 10 p.m. with half off appetizers everything you look at.” The comments drew criticism that Gen. COP ing a metal brick that a professor a female custodian accidentally and $1 off draft beers. Peter Pace is glossing over problems in the three-year-old U.S. had received in the mail at her electrocuted herself. The custo- campaign. BLOTTER home in Anaheim. dian was conscious and breath- TUESDAY: Santa Ana Seven At 8:36 p.m., a professor ing when the call was placed, presents “Anne Handberry in AT&T to Buy BellSouth reported from McCarthy Hall and medics were sent to respond. Terminal Island: The End of the MONDAY: Two suspicious that two males were disturbing University Police took a report. World,” an exercise in watercolor ATLANTA – AT&T Inc. is buying BellSouth Corp. for $67 males selling books or magazines his student assistants and that the billion in stock in a bid that further consolidates the telecommu- were reported at dorm Willow on two subjects were trying to open SATURDAY: A campus safety depicting Handberryʼs work as art nications industry and would give AT&T total control of their North State College Boulevard at unsecured doors. The subjects officer reported four males on department head for Todd Pacific growing joint venture, Cingular Wireless LLC. The proposed 1:17 p.m. were described as wearing shirts the top level of the parking struc- Shipyards in San Pedro. Her work purchase, announced Sunday, also goes a long way toward res- At 6:21 p.m., a suspicious that bared their midriffs, shorts, ture on Nutwood Avenue and can be found in the back room urrecting the old Ma Bell telephone system, which was broken female with shoulder length boots and cowboy hats. They North State College Boulevard of the award winning restaurant apart in 1984. brown hair was reported to be told the professor that they were who appeared to be shooting a Memphis at the Santora, and is soliciting magazines in dorm from Texas. movie. open for viewing starting at 11 Manzanita on North State College The Heritage House, which is Boulevard. THURSDAY: A homeless located within the Arboretum on a.m. Free admission. Visit http:// LOCAL Two suspicious people without white male wearing a black North State College Boulevard, www.memphiscafe.com/santora. any proof of identification were raincoat and carrying bags was was egged. University Police htm for more details. Pedestrian Killed on 91 detained on the Irvine Campus at reported to be on the south side of took a report. 6:46 p.m. the Computer Science Building. A male and a female were WEDNESDAY: The Titans ANAHEIM – An 18-year-old pedestrian was killed Sunday The caller said the man seemed reported to be posting unauthor- will face off against Cal State TUESDAY: A call for medical to be disoriented and was pos- ized flyers using staple guns while trying to cross a freeway on foot, police said. Enrique V. Northridge at 8:30 p.m. in the Flores Jr., walked on a 91 Freeway off-ramp in Anaheim and aid was placed from the Titan sibly heading toward the showers throughout McCarthy Hall. Anaheim Convention Center tried to cross the traffic lanes when he was struck by a 2001 Student Union at 12:13 p.m. after in physical education. University University police were unable to Mitsubishi Montero, said Dave Clark, a dispatcher with the a female fell to the floor crying. Police were unable to locate the locate the subjects. to commence the Big West California Highway Patrol. Witnesses dragged Flores to the She had taken her medications subject. A call was placed from the Tournament First Round. Tickets freeway shoulder and unsuccessfully tried to revive him. Clark without eating food and com- At 11:11 a.m., a homeless dorms on North State College cost $20. Visit http://www.bigwest. said it was unclear why Flores entered the freeway, but said plained about an upset stomach man was reported to be bleed- Boulevard reporting that a man org to reserve a seat. there was no sign of alcohol or drugs. 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INTERN PLAN B AUTHORS Knaup said she was very FROM PAGE 1 FROM PAGE 1 FROM PAGE 1 excited to have Goodwin back at the annual event. She said nor- mally there would be no way for required to have a 3.0 GPA in their said. the organization to get someone major and must be junior or senior Ward said easier access for the pill across the Katie Craddock, community of Goodwinʼs caliber to speak, standing. country would actually make those who are sexually relations officer for Barnes and except that Goodwinʼs sister, Students who participate will active more responsible, instead of promoting un- Noble, said it was important for Charlotte, was an Alpha. have the opportunity to network protected sex like some people claim. [Barnes and Noble] to participate “I would do anything for my with federal agencies and at the “Every study shows exactly the opposite,” Ward in a cause that helps to support sister, Charlotte. She believes in same time gain the training needed said. those in need. this organization, and it means for future job positions. Timing is an important factor, Ward said, and when “Literature unites us; itʼs a so much to her. I respect her and “Itʼs an opportunity to see a you have un-protected sex or the condom breaks, common link between people of know that if this organization whole different part of the coun- women donʼt always have the time or accessibility to all types and ages,” Knaup said. has such a big place in her heart try,” Etheridge said. “I wouldnʼt go to a clinic, see a doctor, and get a prescription. The event featured six break- it must be doing great things,” trade it for the world.” When asked about younger patients taking advan- out authors and the very well Goodwin said. The program is offering 20 tage of the easy access to the pill or how it might known Lisa See and Doris Kearns Corinne David, an Alpha mem- scholarships for students interested promote un-protected sex, Mguyen said he had no Goodwin, a prior Pulitzer win- ber said a day of authors was in applying: 10 $1,500 scholarships comment. ner. the perfect event to choose for a covering the cost for six weeks of “I just follow what the law tells us to do,” he Goodwin, a professor at fundraiser, because it is vital for housing, and 10 $400 scholarships said. Harvard who just finished writ- people of all ages to learn and covering round trip airfare. Ward said the advisory panel to the FDA supported ing a biography on Lincoln, gave know about the world around Deadline for applications the passing of the petition, but it will be difficult to some advice on writing a good them. is March 15, and applications pass with the current political administration. story: Pretend you donʼt know Karen Bell, chairman of A Day are available in the College of Still, women should not rely on its easy acces- the ending. She also spoke on of Authors concluded the event Humanities and Social Sciences sibility. Photo Illustraton by songha Lee/Daily Titan the importance of literature and with words from Dr. Seuss, “The at UH-518. For more informa- “Women should choose a more regular form of PLAN B: California is one of 13 states to offer focused on the need for people of more you read, the more you tion, call Stambough at (714) 278- birth control,” Ward said. “There has to be a combi- the Emergency Contraceptive Pill without a pre- leadership to have strong moral know. The more that you learn, 2933. nation of both contraception and education.” scription. fiber. the more places you will go.” FACULTY year, they are still earning approximate- DOCTORATE said. ly 16.8 percent less than members in A comparative look at Ed.D. programs in Southern California FROM PAGE 1 FROM PAGE 1 The Ed.D. will be in administrative other school systems. Most community leadership. The program is designed for college faculty earns about $70, 233. leaders in schools and colleges, such as “Salaries are not sufficient to keep principals and superintendents, Adler SCHOOL COST accommodate the growing student pop- up with the cost of living in this area,” Education, adding that other courses were said. ulation. Nanjundappa said. taken at UCI and Cal Poly Pomona. Still, “There is a tremendous need right now However, due to low faculty sala- Faculty members are also concerned $9,394/yr students paid the tuition of a UC school. for people with a degree in educational CSUF/UCI ries, the university is having difficul- with CSU proposals to reduce the fac- Joint Ed.D. Instructional “This will not be a model of the joint leadership,” Bishop said. He added that - ties hiring and retaining new members. ulty early retirement plan from five Leadership program,” Bishop said. “It will be built the UC campuses didnʼt have the resourc- Currently teachers are forced to take on years to two years. Nanjundappa said from the ground up.” es to meet the demands. heavier workloads by teaching larger the five-year plan does not cost the The initial planning process has already Only three to five students were admit- UCLA $15,625/yr classes, leaving many questioning the university any additional money, but in begun and they hope to build a quality ted into the joint doctoral program with - Ed.D. Educational Leadership universityʼs quality of education. fact, actually saves them money. program in a short amount of time, Bishop UCI each year, Adler said. “ … [There is] less student access All Cal State campuses will have on- said. Since there is strong demand for the to faculty advisement and mentoring site rallies this week, expressing similar The doctorate program is slated to begin program and not enough resources, inter- USC $40,000 to because professors are spread thinly concerns. Students are encouraged to at CSUF in the fall of 2007 and applica- ested students enrolled at private universi- - Ed.D. Advancing Leadership in $45,000 across teaching larger and larger classes participate in the rallies to support their tions will be taken early next year. The ties to obtain the degree, which is expen- Urban Education while also helping run their department, faculty members. three-year program will accept 15 students sive or out of the Orange County area, conduct research, and perform univer- “It is affecting all students,” Dimas the first year. Adler said. sity service,” Castaneda said. said. “Even if your parents are paying The first batch of CSU campuses to Students of the independent Ed.D. at Azusa Pacific $30,000 + fees Faculty members are rallying to [for school], you are still paying for also offer the Ed.D. includes Fresno, Long CSUF will pay fees similar to those of a - Ed.D. Educational Leadership (min. of 48 units) express their displeasure about the less.” Beach, Sacramento, San Bernardino, San UC school. increased workload, and “Want to make Rally participants hope todayʼs event Diego and San Francisco. In 2008 six Although the Ed.D. in administrative sure that those who teacher larger class- will create community awareness and more of the 23 CSU campuses will also leadership is the only doctorate degree Pepperdine $48,807 + fees es get appropriate credit.” support. offer the program. scheduled for CSUF to offer, some predict - Ed.D. Educational Leadership, (min. of 51 units) The average CSU faculty salary is “The target and message [this] week The CSU chose CSUF because it has an the CSU may offer more in the future. Administration and Policy approximately $69,327, according to … is to deliver a message to the chan- excellent educational leadership depart- As other areas arise where the UC canʼt the California Faculty Association. cellor via the campus president about the ment and it has already offered the joint meet the needs of the state, the CSU will On average, full-time lecturers earn real needs of the students, faculty and degree, making it well equipped to offer step in and offer more doctoral programs, All programs are three-year $53,800. staff,” Castaneda said. “Students need the independent doctoral degree, Bishop Bishop said. Even though CSU faculty members adequate resources for the CSU and a received 3.5 percent salary increase this fair contract for faculty and staff.” 4 MONDAY, MARCH 6, 2006 NEWS [email protected] Suiting Up for Summer And the OSCARs went to... with a Slim Beach Body Best Picture: “Crash” Sound Mixing: “King Kong” Students encouraged to are numerous activities that are offered throughout the day. Actor: Philip Seymour Hoffman, Sound Editing: “King Kong” change eating habits, start fun and donʼt even feel like exer- Drop-in classes give students “Capote” cise. Whether itʼs yoga, hiking, the opportunity to attend a fitness Original Score: “Brokeback Mountain,” workout routine running, or dancing there is some- class without worrying about the Actress: Reese Witherspoon, “Walk the Gustavo Santaolalla thing out there for everyone. hassle of signing up for anything. Line” By Alicia David Phil Cruz, fitness manager Along with several activities Daily Titan Staff Writer at the Anaheim Hills 24 Hour to choose from in the fitness lab Original Song: “It’s Hard out Here Fitness, breaks it down simply for thereʼs also an opportunity to Supporting Actor: George Clooney, for a Pimp” from “Hustle & Flow,” Jordan those who want to get in shape. schedule an appointment with a “Syriana” Houston, Cedric Coleman and Paul With summer just a few months “If youʼre doing the workouts personal trainer, according to the Beauregard away, itʼs a good time to start right, youʼll see the results and Rec Sports homepage. Supporting Actress: Rachel Weisz, thinking about shedding that win- thatʼll be enough motivation to Although Howell admits itʼs “The Constant Gardener” Costume: “Memoirs of a Geisha” ter coat and getting a much want- keep you going,” he said. harder to workout in college ed beach body. Once peoplesʼ since he no lon- Director: Ang Lee, “Brokeback Documentary Feature: “March of One of the hardest parts about bodies start to ger plays team Mountain” the Penguins” starting a workout routine is stay- change so will “If you’re doing the sports, he does ing motivated long enough to their attitude. workouts right, you’ll feel itʼs not finish the dayʼs routine and get Looking bet- impossible to Foreign Film: “Tsotsi,” South Africa Documentary (short subject): “A see results and that’ll be Note of Triumph: The Golden Age of through the program to see the ter in different fit in a workout final results. types of clothes enough motivation to routine. 2006Adapted Screenplay: Larry McMurtry Norman Corwin” Eating healthy and staying fit will give you “I believe keep going” and Diana Ossana, “Brokeback Mountain” can often times be difficult, espe- that extra boost thereʼs time for Film Editing: “Crash” cially with busy schedules. to keep going. Phil Cruz everything,” Original Screenplay: Paul Haggis Trying to balance school and Another help- Howell said. “I and Bobby Moresco, “Crash” Makeup: “The Chronicles of Narnia: work makes it easy to leave the ful hint is to try 24 Hour Fitness Manager think of work- The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” workout behind and drive through doing a varia- ing out as a Animated Feature Film: “Wallace the local fast food restaurant tion of routines necessity and & Gromit: The Curse of the Were- Animated Short Film: “The Moon instead, but donʼt worry there is to keep from getting bored. Mix it think itʼs important to find a bal- Rabbit” and the Son: An Imagined Conversation” advice out there to help you get up by doing different workouts on ance with everything.” started with a routine and stick different days to stay focused. Besides looking and feeling with it. “I work out a few times a better, working out has many Art Direction: “Memoirs of a Geisha” Live Action Short Film: “Six One of the most important week,” said George Howell, other benefits to your health. Shooter” things is to find a workout that a junior kinesiology major. “I “Youʼll improve many things,” Cinematography: “Memoirs of a interests you. take weekend bike rides and on said Pep Coco, an employee for Geisha Visual Effects: “King Kong” Staying in shape doesnʼt mean Tuesdays and Thursdays I go to Xtreme Fitness in Fullerton. enduring hours of painful and the total conditioning drop-in “Youʼre nervous system improves boring exercise routines. There class that the fitness lab offers.” as well as your reflexes, coordi- For those of us who donʼt have nation, balance, strength and self the time to get to the gym, the fit- esteem.” ness lab on campus is a great way Although the thought of start- to squeeze in a workout. It offers ing a workout may cause many of a variety of equipment to use as us to cringe, itʼs a great habit to well as several drop-in classes start with long lasting benefits. [email protected] OPINION MONDAY, MARCH 6, 2006 5 TITAN EDITORIAL Providing insight, analysis and perspective since 1960 An Open Letter to the President

By Kirk Dingley be a blessing for you. The news of fied. I must admit Mr. President, that THIS YEAR’S INDIE FILMS Daily Titan Staff Writer the deal actually got Dick Cheney Those donkeys feel that the deal with the whole Hurricane Katrina off the front pages of your news- makes you look soft on terrorism, disaster mismanagement thing, I NOT SO INDEPENDENT papers. It was genius how you and they think that they can posi- thought the Democrats finally had This yearʼs releases as “independent” is a Dear Mr. President, guys handled the hunting incident, tion themselves to become the new you. But once again the Teflon Academy Awards fea- detriment to those who aspire by the way. anti-Islamic, anti-Arab or anti-ter- Connecticut-Texan that you are, tured five films that to buck the traditional good We at the United Arab Emirates Parading the no. 2 in front of rorism party for the next elec- proved me wrong. were described by the olʼ boys club of Hollywood just wanted to extend our sincerest state-run-media to discuss the tions. Can you believe that, Mr. And now Iʼm sitting here today press as a different lot politics. Their achievements appreciation for passing the deal “accident” was textbook damage President? ready to take over one of the ofT Best Picture nominees. mean less because every year allowing us to operate your beauti- control. You are so lucky to have Those Toyota Prius-driving major lifelines of your economy. The movies were hailed as there are countless “indepen- ful ports. Fox News. liberals actually think they can Life certainly works in mysterious small, independent releases by dent” releases. All we need are some boats We know the victim was prob- become the new sheriffs in town. ways doesnʼt it? the likes of Forbes and other Our acceptance of these now, and weʼll have our very own ably one of those civil liberty Even our monarchy has a smarter Iʼm sorry Mr. President, Iʼve media outlets. films is a determent to the art U.S. Navy. We just love globaliza- types. We canʼt stand due process opposition party than that. probably babbled away a little The truth is, however, that, form as well. tion. either. Everyone knows that the too long at this point. I hope to with the exception of Crash, The truly independent film- Mr. President, would you also Tell Dick Cheney to keep his Republican Party is the 300-pound hear back from you soon on our major studios released all the makers are having their mar- be interested in allowing us to bullets inside the Abu Ghraib gorilla of American politics. proposal to take over operations of films that were nominated for ket crowded by companies operate the Queen Mary? We walls next time. Iʼm sure this port When you vote Republican The Statue of Liberty. the prestigious award. that was to capitalize on their could also use an aircraft carrier or debate will also blow ove just like youʼre voting for beer, Walmart Also, if you could let me know Smaller production com- genreʼs artistic direction. a nuclear submarine. the New Orleans debacle. and security. Isnʼt that right, Mr. what the Kelly Bluebook value panies released some, but It isnʼt that these films lack It would be like our new United Iʼve been keeping tabs on all the President? is on the Grand Canyon I would major studios like Sony and quality or content. Arab Emirateʼs Coney Island controversy through Google Alerts. With all the terrorism hysteria certainly appreciate it. Warner Brothers own them. All of the films nominated Navy. Any time thereʼs a news headline you created, Democrats have got- Have a great day and try not to Describing these films as inde- this year were good movies, Donʼt worry about the contro- with the phrase “Democrats say ten away from their bread and but- work too hard. Remember to use pendent is a stretch, to say the and were produced by people versy surrounding our little trans- they will actually do something ter issues of helping the poor, sick, my Hotmail account next time you least. with talent. action. If anything, it will actually this time,” Iʼm immediately noti- oppressed, and Hollywood. e-mail. Major studios have been They took a stand and pro- calling their subsidiary compa- vided America with messag- nies “independent” for a long es that they either wanted or time. needed to hear. Stewart Shines as Academy’s Host This is done to ride the The major movie studios popularity of genuinely inde- need some intestinal fortitude. By Tim Young manner. Most people learn more Baby and Mystic River) or Peter hard. pendent films as artistic state- If they want to produce a Daily Titan Staff Writer from Stewartʼs show than watching Jackson (Lord of the Rings) to steal From his jokes commenting on ments, or as on the cutting film, they should stand behind the boring, same old routine of the the show, or Jack Nicholson to how being a gay cowboy isnʼt as edge of filmmaking. it, and stop infringing on the 5 oʼclock news. pay tribute to.Throughout the eve- bad as it seems, to saying that if Effectively, major movie market of independent film- Before all the questions of what Opening the award show with ning Stewart joked and introduced two people got stuck repopulating studios have pre-packaged the makers. actors or actresses will shock or a dream sequence, we were given people in his witty manner, giving the earth we would have Jessica Hollywood filmmaking coun- They need to call their films dazzle us with what they wear and a peek at what goes into trying to everyone acclaim. He success- Alba and Eric Banna as he intro- ter-culture and sold it to us as what they are: major studio who will win what are answered, pick a host. In this dream, Stewart fully kept the audienceʼs attention duced them, he kept his audience a lie. releases funded with millions we find out what everyone wants to wakes up to a voicemail message and was a pleasant relief from last entertained. He felt natural at what It is virtually impossible to of dollars, ,ot counter-cultural know, who will be the host of the proclaiming that he is hosting the years host was Chris Rock, whose he was doing. produce and distribute a film offerings fueled by artistic Academy Awards? Academy Awards and is pleasantly humor is funny but often too loud Being a host on television gives independently. It can be done, vision. Every year America wonders if but not on a national scale, as Major studios need to stop surprised to have Halle Berry and and obnoxious. Stewart was only practice for hosting something so the Academy is going to pick Billy distribution costs can run into hiding behind their “indepen- George Clooney next to him in bed. upstaged by Ben Stillerʼs impres- big. From Steve Martin to Whoopi the millions. dent” companies, and take a Crystal again. Crystal wouldnʼt be What a shocker that there was a sion of the green screen in motion Goldberg, and Billy Crystal to A major studio labeling its stand. a bad choice, but itʼs always good parody on the gay theme. picturesThe award show paid trib- Chris Rock, Stewart delivered a to mix things up a little. Stewart did his best to keep the ute to the movies of from decades memorable performance. Who This year John Stewart was audience feeling as if they were past. Stewart shared his opinion knows if America would have Editorial Board selected to host one of the biggest still in a dream. With no really big after the second tribute. seen Stewartʼs amazing talents if Philip Fuller, Opinion Editor annual events in the , movies or actors up for awards this “Holy crap! Weʼre going to run Comedy Central has not given him the Super Bowl of award shows. Nicole M. Smith, Executive Editor year, the hostʼs job becomes more clips. Please, if anyone has extra a show that portrayed his comi- Stewart is known to America Kim Orr, Managing Editor important. clips, send them in,” Stewart sar- cal stylings so well. Maybe weʼve because of his “Daily Show” on Stewart made up for the less- castically remarked. lived another year without having In deference to the paradigm established by venerable Swiss philosopher Jean-Jacques Comedy Central in which he has than stellar cast and for the When hosting an awards show, Mr. Crystal joke our ears to death. Rousseau, unsigned Titan Editorials strive to represent the general will of the Daily helped provide a comical approach Titan editorial board and do not necessarily reflect the view of the university. unknown movies. There was no especially one so big, the host And it was good. Like I said, a while portraying news in a quality Clint Eastwood (Million Dollar needs to be relaxed and not try too little variety never hurt anyone. 3 MONDAY, MONTH 14, 2004 [email protected] 6 MONDAY, MARCH 6, 2006 SPORTS [email protected] Titans Enter CSUF Splits Final Stretch Header of Season Titans break even in Worth Invitational CSUF wins final game of defense, but could have done a bet- Tournament at home regular season; Big West ter job of taking care of the ball. “I am shell-shocked watching By Jon Castillo Tournament set to begin this group lose leads,” Burton Daily Titan Staff Writer By Christen D’Alessandro said. Daily Titan Staff Writer On the other side of the ball, their offense was solid as every The Cal State Fullerton soft- starter for the Titans scored in dou- ball team concluded their play The seniors on the Cal State ble digits. in the 2006 Worth Invitational Fullerton menʼs basketball team Jamaal Brown finished his last by losing 4-2 to the Stanford finished strong in their last game game strong with a double double. Cardinal in the second game as they contributed to a win against He scored 15 points while making of their doubleheader Sunday South Dakota State, 95-82, Sunday, five-of-five shots from the free afternoon. in front of 732 fans at . throw line. He also pulled down 10 CSUF won their first game “I think what did help us was rebounds. against Purdue, 6-2, before Senior Night or Senior Afternoon,” Bobby Brown put up 14 points, going on to lose against nation- CSUF Head Coach Bob Burton four three-pointers, nine assists and ally ranked Stanford in a game said. “Those kids were excited. two steals. that could have gone either They had their families and friends Harper had 21 points including way. here, so I think five three-point- Titansʼ junior pitcher Candice that part helped ers. Sophomore Baker pitched a complete game us through.” “I hope we have guard Frank loss, giving up four runs on four The seniors R o b i n s o n hits, two of which were solo honored were momentum going into pitched in with homeruns. Baker is now 8-3 on point guard the tournament that 16 points and the season for the Titans. John Clemmons, we can use from this three steals. “Once I gave up that second guards Vershan For the home run I was pissed. I didnʼt Cottrell and game.” Jackrabbits, know what was going to go on,” Jermaine Harper guard Matt Baker said. “I think we are pre- along with for- Bob Burton Cadwell led pared for it, but at the same time ward Jamaal the way with there was nothing we could do Brown. CSUF Head Coach 27 points, five but press [on].” Fullertonʼs assists and two Stanfordʼs sophomore pitch- junior guard steals. er Becky McCullough (4-2) Bobby Brown Forward Ben picked up the win in relief for started the game off with back-to- Beran had 19 points and eight the Cardinal, allowing no runs back three-pointers. South Dakota rebounds while forward Michael on two hits in one and two- came right back and took the lead. Loney put up 12 points and guard thirds innings. She replaced A combination of another three- Mackenzie Casey had 10. freshman starter pitcher Missy pointer from Bobby Brown and After the win to close out their Penna, who gave up two runs a couple of two-point field goals regular season schedule, the Titans on three hits in five and one- from junior center Justin Burns put must now prepare for the Big West thirds innings. the Titans right back on top, where Tournament. Stanford hit the scoreboard they stayed for the duration of the “I think most of our preparation first, with a solo home run over game. has been done all year,” Burton the centerfield fence by fresh- “It was good to get into a flow said. man shortstop Maddy Coon in offensively,” said Burns as he had a The tournament starts March 8 the fourth inning. Titans did career-high 22 points in the game. and Fullertonʼs first round game not take long to respond, as Both teams shot the ball well as will be against Cal State Northridge sophomore first baseman Katie they both hit about 52 percent from at 8:30 p.m. at the Anaheim Gollhardt blasted a two-run shot beyond the arc. The Titans made Convention Center. over the left centerfield fence. It about 56 percent of their total field “I hope we have some momen- was Gollhardtʼs first home run goals. tum going into the tournament that of the season. “The cohesiveness that weʼre we can use from this game,” Burton “You look at the scoreboard playing with helps,” Burns said. said. “That was the idea of schedul- [and] there is two hits for The Jackrabbits made 50 per- ing this game at this time.” each team and basically two cent of their total field goals and The team has high hopes of homeruns,” Gollhardt said. “It also shot about 82 percent from playing well and going far in this was like ʻWowʼ this is a close the free-throw line while Fullerton tournament. game.” shot about 78 percent. “We picked up our defense, Songha Lee/Daily Titan CSUF had the opportunity Burton was happily surprised weʼre playing good together and to open up a lead in the bottom that the Titans were able to hang sharing the ball,” Harper said. “I EYE ON THE PRIZE: Titan forward Justin Burns concentrates on scoring as CSUF beats South Dakota of the second with the bases on to the lead to win the game. He think we have a good chance to State,95-82, and look to the Big West Tournament, which starts Wednesday at the Anaheim Convention Center. loaded with two outs, but failed said that Fullerton is playing better win.” to convert any runs after a fly- out ended the inning. With the game being tied through six innings, the Cardinal Wrestlers Build Foundation For Future tacked on two runs in the top of the seventh inning – runs that Titans send two wrestlers Senior Risto Marttinen said he the Titan wrestling program bet- a strength in upcoming seasons. their best for the team,” Hicks proved to be the game winning to NCAA Tournament, was disappointed and a little frus- ter and keep it as an intercolle- “Because the team was so said. scores when the Titans could prepare for future success trated. giate sport at CSUF. young this year, they didnʼt have A key for the Titansʼ wrestling not respond in the bottom of the “You wish [that in] your senior much experience so they didnʼt program in the near future will be inning. By Christen D’Alessandro year you do the best ever,” do as well as hoped,” Hicks said. their ability to recruit potential The weekend marked the first Daily Titan Staff Writer Marttinen said. “You have all “But because theyʼre so young, wrestlers. time the softball team played your expectations and then fall “... They’ve improved a theyʼve improved a lot and still The coaching staff doesnʼt in front of their home crowd at short of your goals.” lot and still have much have much room for improve- have as many resources as other Titans Softball Complex. As the season has come to an The team started out slow room for improvement. ment. The team is reloading for schools do to lure potential ath- “Everybody was so excited end for the Cal State Fullerton because of injuries but never gave future years to come.” letes to come to Fullerton. to play at home,” third baseman wrestling team, two members of up and put up a solid fight until This team is reloading With only four seniors leaving “CSUF wrestling doesnʼt Marissa Marzan said. “I think the team, senior Jesse Taylor and the end, Atkinson said of their for future years come” this year, the team has much room have enough money for recruit- everybody was real excited that sophomore Morgan Atkinson, are performance this season. for improvement. ing purposes and scholarships,” we got all our games in.” still competing individually. The team took ninth place “All we have to look forward Marttinen said. “Other schools CSUF (11-10) went 3-3 on Taylor took third at the Pac- at the Pac-10 Conference Dan Hicks to is success from now on,” have the ability to give out the weekend, winning their first 10 Championships and automati- Championships last week in Palo Marttinen said. full athletic scholarships while game of each day and following cally moves on to the NCAA Alto and ended their season with Next season, the Titans will Fullertonʼs wrestling team does that up with a loss. CSUF Head Coach Tournament, while Atkinson a 6-12 overall record and 0-7 in look to build good team chemis- not so itʼs hard for CSUF to get in In the first game, Marzan was received a wild-card entry. the Pac-10 Conference. try and unity. new recruits if other schools can the starter, pitching a complete “Getting two guys to Nationals “The effort was there, we were “The guys of the team also put offer them something better.” game. She allowed two runs on this year was pretty good,” CSUF just really young,” Atkinson said. in a solid effort and never quit or Fullerton may have not been as two hits while striking out five Head Coach Dan Hicks said. Although the team didnʼt do as “Iʼve seen it go from a really give up,” Taylor said. strong as they wanted to be this and had a no-hitter through the “They both stepped up and gained well as they wanted, the program weak program to a strong pro- Atkinson said that while the year, but they are excited to see first four and one-thirds innings a lot of ground.” has improved immensely over the gram,” Marttinen said. team needs to improve in duals how they will improve in the fol- before giving up a single. The rest of the team, how- past few years thanks to Hicks. One of the major weaknesses matches, the team is a better tour- lowing years. Marzan improved to 2-2 for ever, didnʼt finish the way they Hicks has fought hard and of the team this past year — the nament team. “The future is really bright,” the Titans this season. wouldʼve liked to. brought in new talents to make youth — may also be considered “Everyone really wants to do Hicks said. Titansʼ sophomore catcher Kiki Munoz went 2-for-3 in the first game, driving in four runs, including a bases-clearing triple in the bottom of the third. Munoz tied her career high in RBIs in the game. “I felt good the first game,” Munoz said. “Canʼt really think during the game. Just went out, gave it my all and it paid off.” “I thought we came out there pretty tough,” Marzan said. “The last two innings were flat, but we just need to close those ones out.” The Titans will face the Loyola-Chicago and Virginia in another doubleheader on Tuesday that starts at 4 p.m. at the Titan Softball Complex.

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