LBSA Through a Leadership Confer- Have Big Plans for the Ence Prior to Attending CSUF

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Officers involved in Fullerton shooting Club starts nCLUBS: Sophomore Alex Lopez heard about Students LBSA through a leadership confer- have big plans for the ence prior to attending CSUF. Anxious to be a part of the club, he was disap- recently reborn club pointed to find no existing chapter By Jamie K. Ayala at CSUF. That’s because Mendoza Daily Titan Staff Writer died of pancreatic cancer in 1997. His influence was so powerful that the Recognizing the need for a club club died with him. that is career specific, goal oriented, “It was difficult to carry it on that plans for the future and is built because it had been his and it would on long-term relationships, a group have felt like a betrayal if done so,” of business students re-established the Pellkofert said. Latino Business Student Association. LBSA on other campuses enjoy Sam Mendoza, former adviser and the success of its large membership, career counselor, first created the which averages about 180 participants Latino Business Student Association as well events ranging from profes- (LBSA) on the Cal State Fullerton sional to social. campus in the 1970s. Because very Still interested in the LBSA mis- few Hispanics were enrolled at the sion, Lopez inquired about club startup college, and fewer were working in procedures and helped re-establish the the business world, Mendoza estab- club in spring 2000, with a member- lished the club, then called Personnel ship of 17 students. Management Association De Aztlan. Lopez is now the club president. He wanted businesses to be more sen- The purpose of the club is to build sitive to diversity and students to be on relationships established in col- prepared for their future careers. lege, prepare for the corporate world, “This larger-than-life man could see participate in the community and raise the potential impact before his time cultural awareness. It is open to all and was confident in making over- majors, ages and nationalities alike. tures to the business community,” said “As one of the fastest growing eth- Maria Valdivia Pellkofert, then-assis- nic segments, the Latino leadership tant adviser and current club adviser. role is clear,” Lopez said. “We will “He was very instrumental in the cre- meet those who successfully built ation and determining direction for LBSA, and introduce and create a LISA BILLINGS/Daily Titan the club.” new group of true leaders.” By Darleene Barrientos Due to the political connotation of According to the Census Bureau, Latinos make up an estimated 31.6 Four individuals and two undercover Anaheim police officers became lot on Harbor Boulevard and Hill Avenue. the term “Aztlan,” and its association with only the Mexican culture, the percent of California’s 33.1 million involved in an altercation where shots were fired, resulting in four arrests Witnesses said that they saw one suspect flee from the vehicle in the residents. Students of Latino back- early Wednesday evening. No one was injured during the incident. parking lot, and another suspect forcibly detained at the scene. name was changed in the 1980s to LBSA, in order to extend the diversity ground are an estimated one out of According to the Anaheim Police Department, the suspects driving a Two more suspects were detained at another location. The fourth sus- every three students at CSUF. white Chevy Suburban, drove up and shot at undercover officers near pect was later arrested. Police released few details, saying that an investi- within the club. Today the LBSA hopes to build “LBSA has the potential to become Valencia Drive and Harbor Boulevard during an investigation. The officers gation is currently being conducted by the Anaheim and Fullerton police one of the best clubs on campus,” said returned fire and followed the suspects into a Denny’s restaurant parking departments, along with the Orange County District Attorney’s Office. on those traditions and create new avenues of success. Maria Martinez, business major and LBSA/ 2 Students cram into campus nPOPULATION: solution. CSUF’s popularity with its administration major. “The parking courses over the summer, with rates The academics, as well as location does lot and the lack of spaces is always an for certain classes less expensive than number of students little to stave off a rapid enrollment issue. But when too many people start others, thus freeing up some slots for rate. going to CSUF, that may take away classes in the fall. rises each semester On Oct. 12, President Milton Gordon from education value.” The Children’s Center, located near By Samantha Gonzaga will preside over the first of a series of “That means that the number of Lot A, also hopes to see some expan- Daily Titan Staff Writer meetings that will address the issue of people in class is going to get higher, sions. Like CSUF, it has also experi- the campus’ population growth. It will and there is less one-on-one between enced a crunch. take place at Library North in room student and teacher,” he continued. Currently, there is a waiting list for A line of students snaked at the bot- 130, and begins at 2 p.m. The second school of thought children. tom of the stair steps inside Langsdorf No definite plan has been set yet. focuses more on CSUF’s contribution “How soon we might reach full Hall. A joke passed among the stu- “We want this to be an inclusive to education. capacity may depend on many fac- dents. process,” said Jay Bond, associate vice “We’re popular,” Bond said. “Many tors,” said Director of Analytical There’s also a line for the stairs? president of Facilities Management. students want to come here, enroll- Studies Dolores Vura. “Like if wheth- Similarly, the campus Carl’s Jr.‘s “This [meeting] is part of a process. ment grows. er or not we find a bigger facility for express line had as many people as the The discussions hope to focus on what “One thing that can’t be overlooked the Mission Viejo campus, or for the four lines inside the restaurant. the campus wants to become, and is to fulfill the mission we have to campus in Garden Grove, or if we can As showcased by the end of the first how.” higher education.” offer classes on the web, these can week of school, Cal State Fullerton’s Students are welcome to attend. Several measures have been taken make a huge impact.” enrollment capacity comes closer to There will also be meetings with focus to alleviate the crunch. The Mission Viejo and Garden reaching its limit. groups — organizations that are small- As the College of Communications Grove campuses are parts of CSUF’s As enrollment rises with each pass- er in structure, like faculty, to support- made its move across Nutwood off-site centers. Vura does not foresee ing semester, students encounter new ers like the Patrons of the Library. Avenue, Bond said that would give the numbers shrinking any time in the difficulties. Two schools of thought reign the opportunity to move classes into future. “Classes get filled up fast, especial- over the issue of CSUF’s population the Humanities Building. “As long as we have a large growth ly the general education courses,” said growth. Additions include construction at in demand, I doubt that main cam- junior Summer Diuguid, a commu- The first one leans toward the view Langsdorf Hall and a new Performing pus enrollment will shrink. But what nicative disorders major. “If [CSUF] that the campus has become “too Arts Center by next July. There are seems more realistic is to slow down is to admit more and more students, dense,” and that the rising numbers also tentative aspirations such as addi- that growth. If the factors turn out more teachers may be needed, and might have a negative effect on stu- tions to the Health Center and the well, we won’t grow as fast.” bigger facilities.” dents currently enrolled. expansion of student housing. The sentiment that the numbers “It’s getting too crowded here,” Government-funded summer David Rivera/Daily Titan should be limited may not be the best said junior Rico Espinosa, a business school hopes to attract students to take The number of students at Cal Sate Fullerton continues to rise. Children sneak a peek at eTitan x t r a s However, recent research conducted for and light, which may also contribute to nENTERTAINMENT: the Federal Trade Commission’s report children’s development of nightmares and on marketing of violent entertainment to fears. Although the industry children, shows that just under half the “Even things that adults don’t find n Check out the instituted movie ratings, movie theaters admitted children ages 13 frightening can be frightening to small Daily Titan to 16 into R-rated movies, even when not children,” Gruber said. online this children are still getting accompanied by an adult. She said that when her son was a tod- year at http:// While some of the 13 to 16-year-olds dler he saw a commercial for a movie dailytitan.fullerton.edu. into R-rated movies may be mature and responsible enough where a clown was an evil character. New features and By Magda Liszewska to see many of the movies, the problem Although she did not see anything scary Daily Titan Staff Writer appears when parents bring children under in the commercial, her son was afraid of sections will be 10 years old to R-rated movies. clowns for years. available this year! Enid Gruber, assistant professor in Robert S. Weisskirch, CSUF profes- Movie theaters follow a self-regulated child and adolescent studies at Cal State sor in child and adolescent studies, said upcoming voluntary policy that children under 17 Fullerton, said that children under 5 have that in response to action on the screen, are not allowed to watch R-rated movies no way of distinguishing the difference children may develop unrealistic fears and n Cal State Fullerton unless they are accompanied by an adult. between what they see on screen and real- anxieties about going to school, believing Anthony Carmona, manager at AMC breaks the record ity. Until they are 8 or 10, their ability to their parents or somebody is trying to hurt for the number of theaters in Fullerton said that children recognize and critique what they see is them. can get in to see R-rated movies only President Scholars MAYRA BELTRAN/Daily Titan elementary. “Many kids can’t tell if what they’re with a legal guardian over 21 with a valid — Daily Titan Thursday Children still find ways to see R-rated movies The depiction of movie events are often RATINGS/ 3 California identification. heightened by the manipulation of sound

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Ages 5 and Admission costs $2 for adults, animals, shop more than 900 younger are free. Opening day $1 for students and seniors, and Community Service Program Former Cal State Fullerton and Geoff Fricker,” an exhibit of vendors and new products, admission is just $2 and carni- children are free. and Victim Assistance Programs student named as photographs by Geoff Fricker, and check out over 70 rides val wristbands are $4.99 with a For more information call are looking for volunteers and Assistant Superintendent with a contribution by Sant and attractions. Also featured coupon from the Los Angeles (714) 738-6595. interns to work with law enforce- of Curriculum for Lowell- Khalsa, of human interaction is: Thunder Alley, featuring the Newspaper group. For more ment agencies and the criminal Joint School District with California’s watersheds — latest hot rods, vintage and his- information, call (909) 623-3111 justice system to assist victims rivers, lakes and streams — as On Oct. 1, Pat Ahern, a 30- and witnesses of crimes. year-old Brea Olinda Unified The program addresses physi- School District employee will cal, emotional, financial and legal by Eva fan begin her new position as issues through crisis intervention Assistant Superintendent of and continuing support services. Curriculum with the Lowell-Joint Volunteers for the CSP, Victim School District. Assistance Programs work with A member of the Association of Victim-Witness Centers or spe- California School Administrators cialty units. They will provided and the California Association a variety of clerical and support of Teachers of English, Ahern services to individuals directly received her BA in English from impacted by a crime. San Diego State University and Positions and descriptions her MA in English from Cal State include; Victim/Witness Center Fullerton. Volunteers, in which one would Ahern began her career in provide court-related assistance teaching in 1970 as an English to victims/witnesses of crime and teacher at Brea Olinda High their families; domestic violence School. She served as district assistance program, in which one staff development specialist from would provide assistance to office 1984 through 1985 and as guid- members take place to alleviate such staff and victims of domestic vio- ance specialist at Brea Junior LBSA problems. Now at 50 members, Lopez lence who are filing temporary said that surveys for feedback will be High School from 1985 through n from page 1 restraining orders; gang victim conducted to retain membership and Read 1986. In 1986, Ahern became new addition to LBSA. “Latinos can provide student satisfaction. services, in which one would principal of Laurel Elementary identify with others with similar cir- Plans to focus on professional assist victims and provide general exposure, community involvement School through 1993. She cumstances as a minority and have the The Daily Titan Online assistance and support to the chance to meet professional leaders of and social interaction are underway. then transferred to Country Hills Workshops to learn how to create a staff; and sexual assault victim the same ethnicity.” http://dailytitan.fullerton.edu Elementary to serve as principal Martinez said she was attracted to resume will be conducted. services, this includes respond- through 1997. In 1997, Ahern LBSA because of the opportunity to Final products will be combined ing to hotline calls, providing meet students with the same interest within a resume booklet shown to was given the position as District on-scene support at hospitals or and to receive support. Surprised by business representatives that visit the Curriculum Coordinator for the the leadership opportunities within the club. Within the community, the club assisting staff in sexual assault Brea Olinda Unified School club, she became vice president at her hopes to help a local resident with offices. first meeting. costs in opening her own daycare District. People must demonstrate Challenges that LBSA have come facility because of recent daycare clo- “I value Pat for her dedication across include organization visibility, sures in Orange County. To embrace an ability to communicate with and intelligence,” said BOUSD event execution, and over-commit- cultural awareness, the club plans to empathy and concern. Volunteers ment. Late night meetings by core teach students how to make pinatas. Superintendent Peggy Lynch. must be patient, non-judgmen- “She has contributed so much to tal and be responsive to the this school district.” Looking to sell some books or recruit people for needs of special populations. Ahern has been named your club, buy a Daily Titan Classified Confidentiality of clients must be Teacher of the Year by BOUSD in call 714-278-3373 maintained at all times. Everyone 1981, and was also awarded the must have a valid California driv- Terman Award for Outstanding er’s license, reliable transportation Educators by Stanford University and maintain legally mandated in 1985.

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After that, the city looking for something to wear or Farmers Market is realized that a number of community display will find different examples residents enjoyed it and Brea decided of local talent. located in downtown that the market was a good idea and According to Helfman, it is the should be expanded. desire of the market to provide vari- Brea on Birch Street Reimer explained that Brea’s ety for its customers and allow dif- Farmers Market is operated by ferent vendors the opportunity to By Camille Jones the Southland Farmers Market present different products. Daily Titan Staff Writer Association. The association is self- Reimer said the crafters are an monitored, nonprofit and desires to eclectic group of people. He said Although it is the newest and sell their products directly to the they brought them in as an element smallest Southland market in a long consumer. to add variety and interest. line of city markets, Brea’s Farmers All of the farmers that sell their Just as the farmers must grow their Market has found instant success products at these markets, are mem- own food, the craft vendors must downtown on Birch Street because it bers of the association. produce their own items. is what the citizens of Brea wanted, Reimer also said that one of the “We don’t want them just re-sell- said Chris Reimer, who is with Brea’s requirements that a farmer must ing something they did not have a Communications and Marketing meet before being allowed to sell hand in creating,” Reimer said. Department. at Brea’s market is that their pro- Among the other booths and tables “People were requesting a farm- duce must come from California and offering original creations, there are ers market type of gathering event,” be grown by the person or busi- jewelry displays, clothing, popcorn, Reimer said. “So we knew there were ness selling it. The grower must also cakes, bowls and other distinctive people out there who were primed present a certificate to the market items that are created or concocted to do something like this and they manager stating that they are certi- by the individuals selling them. responded.” fied by the California Department of Not everyone at the market is The city of Brea created the mar- Agriculture. there to sell a product directly. Some ket for its residents because the com- In most cases, the person selling businesses have come to Birch Street munity desired a place where they the grapes, apples or peaches is the simply to let the public know who could shop for fresh produce and same individual who picked them. they are. homemade items. “We grow them ourselves,” said Creative Cakery makes decorative The market also provides a place Jenny Youngblood of Youngblood bunt cakes for all occasions at their for farmers, local crafters and area Farms. “I was out picking apples this family-run business. They cannot businesses to promote their home- morning off the tree to bring down actually sell the cakes at the market grown and handmade goods. here.” because the ‑cakes cannot sit outside, Brea’s Farmers Market had a Her table was packed with apples, but they can come out to let the com- strong opening three months ago and nectarines and grapes that were munity know who they are and what continues to do well because “a lot of grown locally. they do. people have been waiting and look- Jude Helfman, the market man- Currently, there are 14 farmers, ing for something like this to do,” ager, said that the produce available six specialty foods and 20 craft ven- Reimer said. throughout the market changes with dors at the market and, according to According to Reimer, what gave the seasons. Right now, this season’s Helfman, if there is anything else Brea the idea to bring a market to fruits and vegetables are on hand and “the community desires, we’ll add the downtown area, was that the when the seasons change, the farmers it.” city had previously held, on a trial will have new produce for the buyer Trisha Insheiwat/Daily Titan basis, a farmers-type market in the to choose from. Carole Webster cuts peaches at the Brea’s Farmers Market in her farms booth. can interrupt other members of the audience in a movie theater. RATINGS A frequent movie goer, CSUF stu- Food critic provides n from page 1 dent Adam Frankel, finds small children in the audience a distraction. watching is real,” Weisskirch said. He “It interferes with my enjoyment nCAMPUS: Press- Ramirez to give some pointers in McDonald’s to five-star restaurants. tions major said, “I am finding also said that merging of news and this area of journalism. He brought in some menu examples Ramirez’s work fascinating and this of the movie,” he said. “Usually the entertainment where actors appear on little kids talk and ask questions dur- Enterprise reporter When a student asked Ramirez to display this. Examples ranged visit very informative. I would love news shows and newscasters appear how he got involved with this area from a local family-run Thai restau- to be able to develop my tasting ing movies, which is disruptive.” in movies, increases the problem. Although he is not a father him- speaks to Comm. stu- of journalism, Ramirez explained, rant to The Laundry, which some ability to his level to distinguish Movie violence, drug use, explicit “I’ve been eating since the day I consider to be the finest restaurant canned food from fresh food.” self, he would never consider taking language and sexuality have an influ- an underage child to see an R-rated dents was born, my brother is a chef, and in the United States. Ramirez has tried all types of food ence on children as well. movie, and he does not agree with I have always been interested in Ramirez explained that critics throughout his travels. One time in By Debra Santelli “The more kids are exposed to parents who do that. food.” must consider these levels of din- Singapore, the host offered him the Daily Titan Staff Writer scenes of violence, the more insen- “It’s getting pretty ridiculous “Every restaurant has a story and ing when reviewing restaurants. The eyeball from the fish they were eat- sitive kids become and the more because subject matter of R-rated as a journalist, I enjoy telling that service one will receive at a mom- ing. This was considered a gracious “My Best Friends Wedding,” star- disconnected they are to outcomes of movies is not appropriate for children story,” Ramirez said. and-pop’s restaurant is going to be gesture and Ramirez would have ring Julia Roberts as the food critic, violence,” Gruber said. “Kids don’t under 10,” he said. “On average, a young man completely different then a five-star been rude to decline. So he ate it. may have given the wrong idea of have immediate connection of under- As for older children, Frankel said between the ages of 18 to 34 eats restaurant. And reviews need to be However, he said, “I swallowed what being a food critic is all about. standing consequences of violence he believes the decision lies with fast food seven times a week, he aimed with that in mind. the eyeball, I didn’t chew — this is The movie opens with Julia they see and may engage in.” parents. said. The average American family He explained that critics need to part of being a food critic, you have Roberts going to a restaurant to Weisskirch said children think that CSUF student Jennifer Schoppel does not cook. They eat microwave rely on their five senses, not just the to be willing to try anything.” review it, while the restaurant own- what they see on screen is how peo- said she never takes her 6-year-old dinners, fast food, and eat deliv- food and eating aspect. When asked if he has ever given ers are completely aware of the fact ple interact. At the same time they are daughter Ashley to see R-rated mov- ered and take-out food,” explained There are many things to consider. a bad review he said, “The aim of a that she is reviewing it. exposed to information about shoot- ies. Ramirez. The comfort level of the chairs, for review is not to destroy a restaurant, According to Orlando Ramirez, ing a gun, getting drugs or getting “I don’t think it’s appropriate,” she Reviews are for these kinds of example. Usually the more comfort- but provide the reader with informa- the food editor for the Press into a sexual relationship. That is also said. “I don’t think they [children] Enterprise, the last thing critics want people and many others looking for able a chair is, the longer the restau- tion.” the source of stereotypes children and should be watching things like that is the restaurant to know who they something new. Otherwise, most of rant wants the customer to stay. If Sometimes restaurants are hav- adolescents follow. because they’re very impressionable are. The whole point of review- them continue to eat at the same the chairs are horribly uncomfort- ing a bad night, in which case, the Gruber and her UC Berkley col- and they pick up things really eas- ing the restaurant is to get the real places. able, most likely the restaurant is critic might go back and give it a league, Joel Gruby, received a grant ily.” experience. Food is entertainment, it’s not into fast turnover and is mainly con- second chance. Ramirez said the from the National Institute of Child The only kind of movies her If they know who the food critic just what’s on the plate in front of cerned with making money, accord- critic could then compare the two Health and Human Development to daughter watches are Disney movies. is, restaurant proprietors might give the diner, there’s scenery, service, ing to Ramirez. experiences. But overall, Ramirez study sexual content on television and Although she said it does not bother that person special treatment. music, and atmosphere. He also said, the bottom line is explained reviews are to provide its impact on adolescent behavior. her to see families with children in And that’s not what reviewing is Ramirez said that theme res- that restaurants are businesses and a story, an experience, and not to Letting children see mature-themed theaters, Schoppel finds crying babies about. taurants originated this concept of they are trying to make money. destroy a business. films impacts their behavior in deal- during the show disruptive. People want to read about restau- entertainment dining. Some exam- Some are more obvious and less Professor Quezada said, “Orlando ing with following rules and orders. “When they [parents] have chil- rants, and even more so, what they ples of theme restaurants are Hard caring toward the patrons in the gave students an insider’s view of “By allowing underage children dren crying or running around, it’s are going to experience if they go Rock Cafes, Planet Hollywoods, process. the restaurant business and a specif- to see R-rated movies, you’re giving disrespectful to people around and there to eat. and All-Star Cafes. When reading the critic’s review, ic kind of journalism. He also made them the message that rules don’t they should take them [children] to Ramirez was the guest speaker These restaurants aren’t so much the reader should feel as if he or she a point on the power of the written apply to them, and attempts to restrict the lobby,” she said. last Thursday for Professor Robert about the food as they are about the is there. word. Also, that a review can easily access to things are not to be taken Gruber and Weisskirch agree that Quezada’s feature article writ- atmosphere. “This is something I try to accom- make or break a restaurant, espe- seriously,” Gruber said. taking children to see R-rated movies ing class. One of the assignments Ramirez talked about how many plish with my reviews,” Ramirez cially if it is a small operation.” Aside from all the developmental is an inappropriate idea. Quezada is assigning his class a different kinds of restaurants exist said. and psychological problems, children restaurant review, so he brought in today. They stretch from the local Heidi Schechtman, public rela- 4 Thursday, September 21, 2000 news Celebrities’ salaries soar in recent years nENTERTAINMENT: He said, “Twenty or 30 years ago Big the money wasn’t there. The athletes stars like Tiger Woods, got beat to hell and they didn’t get paid much.” Julia Roberts and oth- Zimmer said that because of the large amounts of leisure time, people ers garner the multi- now need something to do. million dollar contracts They want to be entertained. He added, “There’s elements of superficiality involved. It does make By Kelly Mead a statement about where our priori- Daily Titan Staff Writer ties are.” Thanapoom Rimchala, a graduate student at CSUF, said that he can Last week Tiger Woods signed understand an athlete receiving a lot a $100 million contract with Nike. of money for endorsements, but not When Julia Roberts starred in Erin a movie star. Brokovich, her asking price was $20 “Because they [athletes] have to million. pass a difficult time before they are The price of America’s celebrities celebrities,” he said. keeps rising and rising, exceeding Ruth Dean, a senior at CSUF, has a inflation and the population’s expec- different opinion. tations. “Tiger Woods, what does he do?” Stephen Igwe, a Cal State Fullerton she asked. “Nothing. He plays golf.” senior, said, “We’ve always had a In Dean’s opinion, celebrities make Tribune News Service need for this sort of thing. First it was too much money. She does, however, Jesus Christ, now we have random respect celebrities like Bette Midler, people.“ who gives money to New York, and He continued, “We respect things MC Hammer, who hired many of his we haven’t mastered yet.” friends during his period of fame. ‘Survivor’ Cast Igwe said that part of the reason She continued, “How much money celebrities carry such a high-dollar does a person need?” Reunited on the lecture circuit amount is due to society’s fascination Regardless of whether the celeb- with the extraordinary. rity is worth it or whether the money “There’s too many teachers, too is there, why would a company trying ‘By Andy Argyrakis Rudy: I went to Catholic schools Q: What type of advice could you Sean: We’re sitting there in a many this and that,” he said. to make as much profit as possible Tribune News Service for 8 years and I got it beat into me give to students? terrible storm and Dirk and I are Troy Zimmer, a professor in pay $100 million for a face? that honesty is the best policy. Kelly: Students should just go talking about how terrible our lives CSUF’s Sociology Department, said Kuen-Hee Ju-Pak, an advertising For those that thought the CBS Q: What types of entertainment with what they feel. I’m not the per- were. Then there was a lightening the high-dollar amounts aren’t as professor at CSUF, said, “There’s program “Survivor” was about to did you have to pass the time that fect one for the college advice topic, stick and we saw him with his arms much about society’s idolizing celeb- a clutter of information advertisers wasn’t seen on TV? but I can say that during those years outstretched with nothing on. That fade out of the picture since the rities as most people would think. need to break through. show’s finale a few weeks ago, Sean: There was a bowling ball a person should do what they feel reinforced how terrible we were He said it is more a reflection of “They do it by using something think again. that washed up on shore and a bowl- they need to do. They need to take feeling. the large amounts of leisure time familiar or noble.” The program huffed another ing alley was what we wound up control and do things because they On the spin-off show “Big Americans have. breath in Chicago over the week- making. For Greg’s group there was want to, not just because someone Brother:” She added, “These celebrities catch “People get paid not so much by attention.” end as five cast members made a frisbee, although when he came by tells them to. Kelly: Not only are television what they are worth or what we think an appearance at Benedictine us, his frisbee was never used again. Q: What advice would you give watchers sitting inside all summer, they are worth,” Zimmer said. University to address the student My team did a good job finding to future members of the Survivor but they’re watching other people “They get paid according to the body about their experiences on things to do. cast? sitting inside all summer. You’re amount of money available in bud- the program. Cast members Sean Q: How did you view yourself as Rudy: The best thing I can tell watching people trying to survive in gets.” Kenniff, Susan Hawk, Gretchen a contestant in the show? them is to form an alliance as soon a house. You can take a shower and Cordy, Rudy Boesch, and Kelly Sean: I was a very nice guy that as they can. Don’t trust anyone, but you have a place to sleep. That’s not Wiglesworth took turns telling sev- tried to get along with everybody. try to work together in any possible a real difficult situation. eral stories about their time spent on Everyone had different character- way. On the personal side of striving the distant island and what they are istics but I did the best I could to Here are some more comments to survive: up to now that their time on TV is stay amongst them for as long as from the cast members as addressed Gretchen: Those of us who didn’t over with. possible. to the crowd of college students: lie had a hard time keeping it a Q: How would you respond Q: How would you respond to On their celebrity status: game. It was very personal. We all to criticism to the show’s greedy some of your off color comments on Gretchen: You can sign some- slept together, we all ate together, premise? the program? thing and then get a couple of hun- and we all lived together. You can’t Sean: It’s a very compelling con- Rudy: I don’t regret anything I dred dollars back for charity at an get much more personal than that. cept. For 16 weeks on television said. auction. On how long it will take for millions of people tuned in. During Q: What are your plans now that Sue: I’ve gotten lots of letters “Survivor” to go away: that time the show reached #1 and you have reached celebrity status? and have heard from moms that say Sue: It’s hard to say because there was no sex involved in it at all. Sean: I’ve got a lot of different their daughters look up to me. when the next one starts up it prob- Not many #1 shows that I can think tricks up my sleeve. They thank me for being role ably means that things with us will of in a long time have had no sexual I’ve got my medical degree, so models to their kids and that it’s probably start back up. We’ll see scenes involved. I’m using some of that knowledge okay for a woman to speak her how well that one goes to tell how Q: What was the number one to do medical correspondence. I mind. much longer we’ll still be in the value you learned growing up that don’t plan to be a mainstream celeb- On first seeing Richard walking limelight. 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September 21, 2000 OPM captures the California vibe perfectly

By Matt Capuano Daily Titan Staff Writer

In this time of music sounding similar and being packaged for a certain genre, it is a breath of fresh air to hear a band blend different genres of music together in an impressive package. Nowadays, it seems too often that music is typecast into different genres. Bands like Sublime and 311 have successfully combined many different types of music in a way that everyone would like. OPM’s debut offering, Menace to Sobriety, from Atlantic Records has done the same. Hailing from California, OPM successfully melds elements of rock, hip-hop, pop and Latin together in an entertaining package. OPM has taken on the philosophy of all the different styles of music that you liked as a kid and combined them into a melting pot of music. These influences are evident from the beginning of the album all the way to the end. It starts with the bass-pounding sounds of “Stash Up” and moves on to their hit song “Heaven is a Halfpipe.” “Heaven is a Halfpipe” is their skater anthem for the album. The album is filled with references to California and The original Highlander Christopher Lambert and television’s equivalent Adrian Paul square off in “Endgame.” all the things to do there. Their next move takes them to Latin style, throwing it back to their roots. In fact, they make reference to their music being Latin hip-hop in the Unlike the Immortals song “Trucha.” This Latin flavor car- ries on to the alcohol anthem of “El Capitan.” Lastly, on my musical journey, I was brought to the reggae infused this ‘Highlander’ dies song “Undercover Freak.” Also, thrown throughout the album By Magda Liszewska “Highlander” was released in 1986 a gang of characters looking like are interludes, used as breaks from Daily Titan Staff Writer with Christopher Lambert as the they came from a “Mad Max” movie one genre to the next. The interludes main character, Connor MacLeod, — head rolling, and redundant time- vary from an instrumental set to a and was followed by two sequels in jumping. fight with a soda machine that won’t Clearly, the film makers did not 1991 and 1994. Numerous flashbacks, trademark give him his Coke, cleverly called get the message about “Highlander” In 1993, the popularity of the story of the series, introduce a lot of back- “Rage Against the Coke Machine.” – there can be only one. resulted in a six-year-long TV series ground information about the history I feel OPM successfully captures The failed directorial debut of introducing a new immortal, Duncan and the rules governing the lives of the whole California vibe throughout Doug Aarniokoski leaves the audi- MacLeod, played by Adrian Paul. the immortals, but they seem to break the whole album and puts together ences hoping that “Highlander: In the final part of the fantasy the flow of the action in the present something that they should be proud Endgame” really is the final chapter action thriller, Connor is a sad, bitter, instead of complementing it. of. of the saga. sometimes pathetic man, who feels The period sets and cinematogra- The album encompasses so much The movie is the fourth in the sorry for himself and has given up on phy are splendid. The contemporary depth that even the pickiest consumer series following the lives of immor- life. He chooses to live in a sanctuary fights are flashy and fast, taking place can find a song that they like. The tals from their beginnings in 16th for immortals where he can within dark and shadowy surroundings, whole album is filled with so much century Scotland into present day. draw from fighting. However, when while the 17th century fights remain Edge from the WWF moonlights as Lachlan in “Highlander.” humorous lyrics, one can’t help but Immortals are a secret tribe who Connor’s ancient enemy, Joseph Kell traditional in lighter, wide-open spac- smile. must constantly fight each other until (Bruce Payne), goes on a killing spree es. The weak plot creates only one 88-minute mixture of flashbacks, Despite the whole album making only one remains. on his way to be the last one stand- Lambert and Paul act well together question – who will be the only action sequences and cheesy mono- references to alcohol and drug use, Immortals grow stronger with ing, Connor and Duncan MacLeod and Lisa Barbuscia grabs attention as one? Even though it keeps viewers logues. Fans may be disappointed by I was thoroughly entertained from every fight they win and the power join forces to fight him. Duncan’s ex-wife — innocent and in something resembling suspense, the quality. In a way, “Highlander: beginning to end. I can’t discount absorbed in the moment of their But before their swords cross in angelic Kate in the 17th century, but it is hardly enough to amount to an Endgame” resembles the “X-Files”. them for this since they are writing opponent’s death. the ultimate battle, there’s a lot of ruthless and full of hate in the 20th enjoyable movie experience. Non It was good several years ago, now about what they know and the music The original motion picture impressive Kung Fu fighting — with century. fans will probably not appreciate the it’s time to end it forever. actually speaks for itself, regardless of Uncle L Liquid Gang’s blend of metal and techno medio- will get you all wet Starting back in 1995 in downtown Philly, the quintet illuminate in “Sunshine”

By Matt Capuano la live. Liquid Gang’s last song, “Blunt after the last song, there is an extra cre in Daily Titan Staff Writer Force Trauma,” brings them round full tidbit to listen to. circle to where they started. The song It is a humorous message on one of On the music scene today, it is good is the personification of hard core. The the band member’s answering machine By Caesar Contreras to see a band’s hard work and determi- heavy riffs and hard-pounding drums put to music. It is the perfect ending to Daily Titan Sports Editor nation pay off. Liquid Gang is one of are blended together in a Korn-sound- a well-rounded package by an up-and- those bands that has worked hard for ing style. coming band on the horizon. The Greatest of All Time. years before finally catching a break. For those fans who like to get sur- The hidden track is evidence that It’s an album title that gets you Starting back in 1995 in down- prises when listening to an album, this album was well thought out and thinking. Who in their right mind has town Philadelphia, Liquid Gang has Liquid Gang’s “Sunshine” won’t dis- put together, and like the song says, “I the nerve to name their album such a put together a medley of different appoint you. For those patient enough applaud you.” thing and be certain that the material styles of music in their latest outing, to sit through two minutes of dead air on that album could live up to such Sunshine. Sunshine is the essence of expectations? music today. It offers a wide variety of different genres of music in an Well that person is James T. Smith. Greatest of all time? We don’t think so Mr. “Going Back to Cali.” You know him better as L.L. Cool J, easy-to-listen package. It seems that and on his latest album “G.O.A.T.,” hitting his ex-broad while I’m getting Mobb Deep’s Prodigy joins LL on the music has been heading in this direc- Uncle L is back to prove his worth in head from his new piece while 20 grimy hometown dedication “Queens tion lately. today’s hip-hop world. gang bangers applaud.” Is.” First, by the outward appear- There is now question that L It doesn’t end there as LL blasts Another gem is the West Coast ance of the band, I was reminded of belongs among the greatest with his Canibus’s second album, which was influenced “U Can’t F—- With Me,” bands along the line of Korn, Orgy past albums — Radio, 14 Shots to released earlier this year. which joins LL with Snoop Dogg, or Sevendust. The influence of these the Dome, and Mama Said Knock “I heard your second album that Xzibit and Jayo Felony bands are evident in their sound. You Out. His presence in a rap market s—- is garbage too, LL Cool J and I Perhaps the album’s strongest track The album starts with heavy guitar dominated by such rap heavyweights did this to you.” is the thought-provoking “Homicide” riffs and drum pounding similar to the as Eminem, DMX, Jay Z has been The momentum doesn’t end there which has LL stressing, “I don’t style of Orgy. sorely missed and maybe somewhat as LL samples the late Notorious mean this in a disrespectful way but In fact, on this song, Jose needed. B.I.G. Kick in the Door for the song Columbine happens in the ghetto Maldonado’s voice sounds similar to So leave it up to LL to make his “LL Cool J,” featuring Kandice Love, every day.” Orgy’s. Next, Liquid Gang moves return, his last album — 1997’s the song’s bouncy kick and LL’s lyrics It’s in these cases that LL’s sto- over a little with the light guitar and Phenomenon was not up to par with make it a standout. rytelling ability shines and on “The smooth vocals of the song “Diagram”. his past works, but it did feature the But after a strong start, “The G.O.A.T.” while that ability is evident With Maldonado’s voice echoing over single “4, 3, 2, 1” that set up LL’s feud G.O.A.T” begins to falter with its throughout, many of the songs just the guitar notes, the song sounds like with underground lyricist Canibus. abundance of R&B talent as LL fails don’t measure up to what they should the Deftones. It’s a feud that kept LL in the on collaborations with Kelly Price on or what they could be. Liquid Gang doesn’t stray far headlines for a while with each artist “You and Me,” Carl Thomas on “This Maybe less guest appearances and from hard metal with their next track, responding with dis tracks. But while Is Us” and the annoying “Hello” fea- a stricter selection of songs [16 on “Ready and Able” The recurring heavy Canibus has seemed to let go of the turing Amil of Jay Z fame. this album, the most of any recent LL bass throughout the song reminded beef, leave it up to LL to bring it back Even the superstar teaming of DMX, release] would make “The G.O.A.T” me of System of the Down’s bass to our attention. Redman and Method Man can’t save and LL worthy of such a title. Instead sound. Liquid Gang’s next stop on On the street-orientated Back the lackluster “Fuhgidabowdit,” with I could only say it’s a boast, with their musical journey stops in live Where I Belong, featuring Ja Rule, each artist spitting not-their-best lyrics maybe LL living up to his promise on land. “I Applaud You” is a perfect LL decides to open up another chapter over weak production. the sequel. blend of smooth-sounding guitar and in the feud. Still LL saves himself with those feet-tapping drum beats put together “As far as Canibus goes, my man’s all-important and in this album’s case in a wonderful and entertaining way a Make sure you never find yourself in a back alley with this gang. all-too-frequent guest appearances as 6 Thursday, September 21, 2000 DEtour ‘Betty’ leaves a bad taste in your mouth

If laughter is the the best medicine, don’t look for this quasi- comedy to heal By Cindy Bertea Daily Titan Staff Writer

If laughter is the best medicine, don’t go looking for a cure in “Nurse Betty.” An implausible script, poor use of comedic talent, and a drag- ging pace make this film DOA. Renée Zellweger plays Betty Who knew inner tur- Sizemore, a naïve small-town Kansas woman whose life plum- mets head first into a fantasy world moil could be so stimu- after witnessing the death of her husband at the hands of two hit By Magda Liszewska men. On the eve of her birthday, Daily Titan Staff Writer which her husband Del (played by Aaron Eckhart), has forgotten, she Singer/songwriter Daniel Cage makes a loud debut on the music scene with tucks herself in for the night, find- his first solo album Loud On Earth. ing solace in a tape of her favorite Growing up in San Diego, New York and Stockholm, Sweden, Cage found daytime drama. She is undisturbed his love of music to be his constant. While in his teens he turned his passion for by a scuffle in the kitchen between listening to music into making music when he started writing songs and playing her husband and the two hit men, guitar. His influences included David Bowie, Neil Young and Earth, Wind & played by Chris Rock and Morgan Fire. After several years as a songwriter and composer in the band The Origin, Freeman. In love with the lead Cage embarked on a solo career with his emotion-packed debut album. character Dr. David Ravell, played The record was produced by Cage, together with Phil Nicolo (Dishwalla, by Greg Kinnear, she believes he 16 Horsepower), and Kevin Killen (U2, Elvis Costello, Peter Gabriel). It was is speaking directly to her when he then mixed by Jack Joseph Puig (Goo Goo Dolls, The Black Crowes) and Bob says, “I know there’s someone spe- Renee Zellweger plays a small town waitress in her latest film “Nurse Betty.” Clearmountain (The Pretenders, Paul McCartney, Roxy Music). cial out there for me.” The artist reaches for the big blue sky with his energetic opening number rapid pace until the main characters Rock is limited to discussions about ending that some might find too Already in a trance-like state “Sleepwalking.” The rhythmic, multi-textured, raw rock music is interwoven land in Los Angeles. The remainder generational differences in attitudes formulaic. induced from the doctor’s revela- with distinctive, melodic piano and strings creating unexpected pleasant sur- of the movie lags, with one improb- toward life, which end up coming The one bright spot in this production, Betty witnesses an argument prises for the listeners. The piano is particularly noticeable in “Hannah.” able situation after another cropping off as preachy. These characters do tion is the bit part of a small town over a business deal gone rotten that The music pace and rhythm fluctuate throughout the album. The changing up. not live up to their full potential, and Kansas reporter played by Crispin finds Del the mortal victim. tempo of “You Set Me Free,” following the fast-paced “Only You,” is effective The direction in several parts is it is a shame to see these two great Glover. It is refreshing to see this Ensuing is a wild chain of events in grabbing attention. clever, though, as some scenes try actors languish on the screen. quirky actor’s face back on the big that are mildly amusing at best. Cage’s distinct, fairly deep, Sting meets U2’s Bono, voice works just as well to emulate the intense nature of Now that Betty has reached her screen where it belongs. Overcome by a type of post-trau- on fast, rock tracks like “Sleepwalking” or “Burn” as on the slower “The First the very soap opera, “A Reason to destination, the film falls apart after It is hard to decipher why this matic stress disorder that does not Time.” Love,” that Betty is obsessed with. she has a chance meeting with the film from Director Neil LaBute allow her to recognize the weight The lyrics reflect conflicting emotions in an apparent inner turmoil, shed- Quick editing, extreme close-ups doctor at a charity event. earned the Best Screenplay award of her husband’s death, Betty leaves ding of old skin and soul searching. In a way, the musician uses the album to and melodramatic music throughout He believes she is a method at this year’s Cannes International her husband and pursues her true reflect on life from a stranger’s perspective. Even the cover design reflects the the remainder of the film serve to actress, overzealously staying in Film Festival. Boiled down to its love, Dr. Ravell. changing mood with pictures of Cage screaming followed by his still, posed mimic these exact techniques used character to snag a part on her simplest parts, “Betty” is the story The following road trip finds photographs. Cage himself calls the song cycle on Loud On Earth “a kind of in daytime dramas. favorite soap. of a woman afraid to face her deep- Betty obsessed with tracking down musical admission, both confession and story telling, though not necessarily in While traveling to the entertain- The jokes centered around Betty’s est problems, refusing to look for the soap opera character by driving that order.” ment capital, Freeman and Rock suspended take on reality make the any personal strength she might pos- cross-country to Los Angeles. Call Cage meant for this album to be about “being conscious of what you’re exchange dialogue reminiscent of viewer feel sorry for the character. sess. it “Thelma and Louise” lite. She doing in life, that it isn’t always a happy end, but it is about trying to feel the John Travolta and Samuel L. It is cruel that everyone she meets3 In a summer movie season devoid is tailed by the two hit men who – avoiding being numb and bogged-down in one way of doing things.” Jackson characters in the film “Pulp plays along with her fantasy and of any true blockbusters, “Nurse are in pursuit of drugs that are, Loud On Earth is a well-balanced mixture, simultaneously mysterious and Fiction.” does not actively seek to find her Betty” is no exception. Even a unbeknownst to Betty, hidden in the revealing, which makes for a soothing and stimulating listening experience at Too bad the scenes aren’t as psychiatric help. spoonful of sugar won’t help this trunk of her car. the same time. The album will be released July 25. witty as those in Tarantino’s film. She finally does snap out of her medicine go down. The action of the film moves at a The repartee between Freeman and “coma,” just in time for a fairytale Seventeen’s ‘Bikini Pie Fight’ is as tasteful as it sounds By James de Boer song to core with observations on porn and While Bikini Pie Fight’s total lack of originality Germain, who preformed wonders with the bands Special to the Daily Titan “Literally Mountains of Coke,” detracts from any can nearly put one to sleep, the eighth track, “It’s Sound Garden and Sonic Youth couldn’t resusci- originality they might have had. All Good” was surprisingly well written. tate the albums musical coma. They say you can’t judge a book by its cover, The fast-paced power chord plunking rhythms It’s great grunge-reminiscent lyrics like “All Jason Adams inadvertently explains the but the cover of Seventeen’s Bikini Pie Fight, bleed together over the course of the album, and the zeros screamin’ loud as they like cause I’m album’s poor quality when he explains, “We which shows three scarcely-clad femmes involved the wailed lyrics lose their semi-cleverness around tuning out,” and nice-sounding hooks really can don’t have a musical philosophy. Our statement is in an actual bikini pie fight, does sum up the the same time as the last distortion-glazed chord put the rock’n’roll enthusiast in the “rock-out” anti-statement, anti-pretension, anti-platform, and album. fades out in the opening track “Porno Getaway.” kind of mood. anti-music.” “We’re making sure that we don’t take ourselves Seventeen’s signature “loud” rock sound varies Tragically, “It’s All Good” won’t compensate Whereas that may sound like a smart thing to too seriously,” says Chris Baird Seventeen’s cen- from semi-disco in “Return To Disco Mountain” for the boring blur displayed in the rest of the say in an interview, the actuality of such a con- ter stage vocalist, and indeed, it shows on Bikini to soft rock in “My Man Mike,”an indecisiveness album. cept only exists in a songwriter’s Land of Make Pie Fight, the band’s premier addition to the world that is characteristic of most infant bands. A hidden track titled “Computers: History and Believe. of grunge style power chord rock and shredded Jason Adams, lead guitarist, vocalist and Destiny”, a techno song which explains a timeline In fact Adams contradicts himself before he vocals. Harvard grad notes, “Seventeen’s true intent lies of computers, didn’t offer any signs of original- finishes Seventeen’s musical statement (although The pretty boys from Seventeen The Boston based group romps through twelve in wasting prodigious talent.” ity either as it mimics the song “Fitter, Happier” the band is ironically anti-statement). tracks borrowing heavily from the styles of such Somehow that doesn’t sound like a bright idea from the band Radiohead’s mammoth album, Though the plausibility of forming a successful general direction. grunge/rock idols as Social Distortion, Bad when you’re trying to create a successful album, OK COMPUTER, which was first to make use band without a platform or even any musical defi- Bikini Pie Fight, which is scheduled for release Religion and Nirvana, as they address the usual and Harvard grads that only sing about drugs and of verse spoken by a computerized answering nition has been witnessed before in rock history on Oct. 10 on XOFF Recordings, didn’t exactly rock subjects: sex, drugs and feelings of stupidity. naked women really remind me of a bunch fifth- machine voice. (as in such bands as the Clash and the Pixies), by give me digestive unrest, it simply offered music Unfortunately, Seventeen’s effort to cram each graders bragging about their first smoke. Even the incredible Producer Ron Saint the first studio recording a group should have a that has been overdone and better done before. FREE Snowboarding Video

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nCROSS COUNTRY: formance, won the men’s 8000m event, following their win two weeks ago at Titan sophomore CSUF’s own Jammin Invitational. In the female 5000m contest, south- Vikram Mahan earned ern powerhouse Texas A&M took home top honors with a striking 39 the top CSUF mark, point output. The Titans, who were finishing 27th overall unable to weave their way past the massive mob, finished 14th out of 16 By Raul Ascencio teams. Daily Titan Staff Writer "On paper, our performance doesn’t look very good, but our times were The Cal State Fullerton cross hindered by a significant tactical country team fended off torrid tem- error," Elders said. peratures and unfavorable course con- The "tactical error," referred to by ditions as the Titan men posted a Elders, was the narrowness of the seventh place overall finish Saturday course and although it had a great at the Aztec Invitational in San Diego. impact upon the men’s times, it had "This was our first time competing an even more "drastic" effect upon the at the Aztec [Invitational] in over five women’s times. years and we did not anticipate such "We overlooked the tightness of intense heat nor did we expect the the pathways, and because we did course to be so narrow," Head Coach not get out in front, early in the race, John Elders said. "Both factors had a it was hard for us to pass as the drastic affect on our runners, but the race progressed," Elders said. "Since narrowness of the course, in particular, the women run an even shorter race [5,000m] than the men [8,000m], the Photo Illustration by Kristina Huffman slowed times for us and for the rest of the field." field was bunched up even more" Sophomore speedster Vikram Despite the adverse conditions, Mahan was one Titan that had little sophomore Terry Vega led the Titan’s C o m m e n t a r y trouble elbowing through the crowded for the second straight competition. course to acquire the 27th overall spot Vega finished 65th overall with a nota- and top CSUF position with his 27:05 ble 20:04 performance. Emphasize the sport, not the performance. "Terry is continuing to improve "He is a phenomenal runner, this is drastically, and although her time was the second straight competition where better at the Jammin [Invitational], she By Craig Comaneci and Olga Korbut. performance is different. It’s like field- Madden does for football or Joe he has run at the top spot for us, he will felt she had a stronger race this week," Morgan does for baseball. Elders said. Hashimoto But for all its popularity, gymnas- ing ground balls in baseball — no be a be a consistent force for us down tics is probably the one sport that is two are alike. Neither are gymnastics I did not find NBC’s Tim Daggett’s the road," Elders said. The next event highlighted in Coach as much unknown as it is known. routines. commentary all that informative, but I A united pack of upperclassmen, Elders and his 40-member squads’ Gymnastics Needless to say, the sport has done Gymnastics is a mental sport in know that’s what the public demands. comprised of senior duo Ethan Friend agenda, is Saturday’s UC Riverside is one of the little to promote itself. which a lot can cloud the mind of even If he rambled about how Dominique and Josh Slater and junior Chris Invitational. many sports one I wrote a story a year ago about the most dominant gymnast. Dawes fell off the beam because of the Monachelli, were the next Titans to "The Riverside meet will not be as thinks of when the demise of the men’s gymnastics When I saw U.S. gymnast Kristen way she went into the front somersault gallop across the finish line. Friend confined as the Aztec meet and the the Olympics programs at schools nationwide. Ohio Maloney hurt herself during her first with her left shoulder leaning slightly earned 39th place overall with a 27:25 forecast should be a bit more bear- arrive. State’s men’s gymnastics coach Mile vault attempt, I knew it would take to her left, than maybe he would have able," Elders said. The media has hyped the sport for a effort, followed closely by Slater at Avery said that most people know double the concentration to perform lost some people. 27:27 for 41st place. With the Big West Championships long time. In fact, my first memorable a month away, Elders hopes to pre- only the final score elements of gym- the second vault. And that’s even more People may look at gymnastics dif- "We have a solid group up front, the athletic moment was seeing Mary pare his troops with heavy dosages of nastics and could care little about dangerous, because if you don’t have ferently than any other sport, but to pack time [time difference between Lou Retton’s vault eclipse Romanian "intense early morning workouts". anything else. total focus, you can get severely hurt me, a sport is a sport. If ESPN’s first and fifth runner] was an outstand- gymnast Ecaterina Szabo for the all- "By utilizing our abilities through Admittedly, I don’t understand the or even killed. Harold Reynolds can analyze Sammy ing 29 seconds, which proves that the around championship in the 1984 Los scoring aspect that well, but I do know relentless and intense training, we Most of the media’s emphasis on Sosa’s swing, then Daggett can ana- men are excelling as a collective unit," Angeles games. that you can go into a meet with 10 hope to break from the pack and The extensive coverage of the sport scores and Comaneci’s perfect 10 is lyze Amy Chow’s vault. Elders said. perfect scores under your belt and progress in one of the most fiercely this past week is not surprising. Over mainly the sport’s fault. Announcers The Cal Coast Track Club, which still fall off the beam or slide off the dramatized Comaneci’s scores and competitive divisions in the nation the years I’ve seen and learned a —Craig Hashimoto is the Daily earned its second straight first place pommel horse. Gymnasts practice the made it the focus instead of educat- Titan Graphis Editor — the Big West. lot of interesting things. Gymnastics same routines over and over, but every ing the sport to the world like John finish with an astounding 50 point per- is more than Bela Karolyi, Nadia 4 Tuesday, August 29, 2000 SPORTS SPORTS Tuesday, August 29, 2000 5