C A LIFORNI A S T A T E U NIV E R S IT Y , F U LL E RTON Titan track and field their sea- INSIDE son at the Big 3 n NEWS: Anaheim resident Lisa Tucker,13, West Conference captivates audiences with her singing voice Championships —see Sports page 10 4 n OPINION: Recent terrorist warnings are the White House’s attempt to save its image VOLU M E 74, I SSUE 48 TUESDAY M AY 21, 2002 TSU open for all-night- All-Night Study events: May 21 and 22 nFINALS: Until May The event, which lasts until May Gabrielino will be open until 4 a.m., from studying, the TSU offers a bar- “Exam Jam” in the gym, from 8 p.m. to 11 31, gives students a chance to hit starting May 26. rage of distractions. p.m. Free basketball, volleyball and badminton 31, students can take the books and take advantage of the Mainframe computer lab also has Associated Students, Inc. TSU’s many amenities. extended operating hours through Productions sponsors a variety of games. advantage of services “The nature of the event is to May 31. The lab will be open from promotions from May 28 to 31, Hip-hop dance class from 9:45 to 10:45 p.m. open the building to students around 8 a.m. to 2 a.m., Mondays through including prize giveaways and free to help them relax and the clock,” said TSU Director Kurt Thursdays. Fridays, it will be open massages. study for exams Borsting. “It gives students a last from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Students can Rec Sports is holding the “Exam May 24 opportunity to study or work on print items for free May 24, from 1 Jam” today and Wednesday in the Free printing at the Mainframe computer lab, BY THERESA SALINAS group projects.” p.m. to 5 p.m. The lab houses more gym, from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. Students Daily Titan Staff Writer Various TSU departments partici- than 30 Dell computers and a large can participate in basketball, volley- from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. pate in the all-night study program, selection of magazines and CDs. ball and badminton games. A free offering services to help prepare Senior Jimmy Lin said he thinks hip-hop dance class will be from The Titan Student Union is being students, mentally and physically, it’s a good idea to have study rooms 9:45 p.m. to 11:45 p.m. Admission is May 28 to 30 transformed this week into a 24- for finals week. and computer labs open before and free with a valid Cal State Fullerton Free bowling and billiards at the TSU Games hour study center, complete with For those who need extra study during finals week. student ID. and Recreation, from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. group study areas and stress relief time, most student lounges and meet- “If I had access to those resources “It’s an opportunity to take a amenities. ing rooms will be open 24 hours a it would help me study for finals,” break,” said Alison Wittwer, assis- Free massages in the TSU Fireside Lounge, The TSU kicked off its traditional day. TSU rooms such as Alvardo, Lin said. All-Night Study program Monday. Bradford, Gilman, Hetebrink and For students who need a reprieve TSU/ 6 Kimonos add to ambiance nART: The exhibit of All kimonos are encased in glass and are displayed on mannequins or special Japanese costumes in kimono stands, which were provided by Kimona-Ya, a specialty shop in Los the Atrium Gallery in Angeles. the Pollak Library was “ I tried not to touch the fabrics,” said Hwang Kwang, one of the exhibit’s extended until June 2 installers. “We do the heavy-duty work; there BY VERONICA HAGEY are special people who put the kimonos Daily Titan Staff Writer up. Those fabrics need special care,” he said. Serene, Japanese music greets visi- The Japanese wedding kimono, tors at the “Kimono: The Wearable Art designed by Katsura, includes hand and of Japan” exhibit in the Atrium Gallery, machine embroidery in metallic gold, at Cal State Fullerton’s Pollak Library. silver and copper threads on a black Adding to the scene are Japanese flowers background. and screens. “I liked most of them but I particularly “The big news is that the exhibit has liked the wedding one,” Hwang said. been extended until June 2,” said JoAnn Yamano’s designs focus on traditional Carter-Wells, co-producer of the stage kimonos, but also showcased are two presentation and opening reception of fantasy kimonos. the exhibit. One of Yamano’s traditional kimonos Live models presented the kimonos on display is the Jyuni-hitoe, a 12-layered during the stage presentation March 22. ceremonial kimono made for court ladies “They also had children from the com- in Japan. COURTesY of Janice SHeffielD munity modeling the kimonos, which The Jyuni-hitoe stands out with its Fifteen 4-to-5-year-olds from the Children’s Center protested Monday to unlock a gate at the corner of Campus and Corporation drives. was fun. It was a big event,” said Ashley vibrant green, red and orange layers con- Bishop, chair of the reading department, trasted against the muted peach, cream which is one of the exhibit’s sponsors. and white layers that form a colorful “V” The ongoing exhibit in the library in front of the chest. A gold, Japanese hair Pint-sized protesters prevail features traditional Japanese costumes, ornament crowns the mannequin’s head. including fantasy kimonos adorned with Another kimono that separates itself nDEMONSTRATION: West Campus and Corporation drives in the street,” and “it’s hard to wait, Sheffield said. feathers, rhinestones and pearls. from the others is the Furisode, which Monday morning, they discovered 15 open the gate,” around in a circle. Five-year-old Tahshae Catching Kimonos representing women at dif- translates to “long sleeves.” A group of children children, between age 4 and 5, from Every three minutes the children said her favorite part of the protest ferent life stages are part of the traditional The sleeves are nearly floor length the Children’s Center picketing and rotated the signs so each could have a was when the children wrote a “thank costume portion of the exhibit. Casual on the outspread kimono, which hangs learned a valuable shouting “unlock the gate, unlock the turn holding one. After a few minutes you” note to the officers for unlocking and formal kimonos, following women on a kimono stand. Young, unmarried lesson in fighting for gate.” with no results, some started to think the gate. from adolescence to adulthood, unmar- women wear this particular kimono for “They are empowered to take their efforts failed. “We were shouting ‘yea’ when they ried to married, line the walls of the formal or festive occasions, according their rights Monday action,” said Betsy Gibbs, director of Eight minutes later, two officers unlocked the gate,” Catching said. Atrium Gallery. to the exhibit’s information cards. Silver, the Children’s Center. “They don’t appeared and unlocked the gate. “We were laughing and circling all the Featured artists are Japanese kimono gold, and copper flowers bloom on the have to rely on other people.” Janice Sheffield, head teacher for the way around.” designers Jane Aiko Yamano and Yumi BY RITA FREEMAN hand-painted kimono, which has also Daily Titan News Editor Shortly after 11 a.m., children from Sunshine Room at the Children’s After the protest, Sheffield suspects Katsura. Katsura is a well-known artist been tie-dyed and hand embroidered the Sunshine Room at the Children’s Center and organizer of the protest, the gate might have been locked acci- who has designed for the Pope, said with metallic threads. Center started their protest over a said the children started jumping up dentally. She said the gate shuts the Veronica Chiang, the exhibit’s curator. The two fantasy kimonos are dis- Public Safety responded to a riot locked gate that prevented them from and down, screaming and running facility off and the children cannot go Chiang said Yamano has been played on mannequins. The electric pink call Monday morning expecting to walking on the sidewalk. across the street in celebration of their anywhere unless they cross into the groomed from infancy to keep the kimo- and white kimono is layered with sheer find students protesting. They carried the six signs that stated victory. no tradition. fabric, lace, sequins and pearls. The When they arrived at the corner of remarks like “little feet do not belong “It was like they were free,” PROTEST/ 8 “Yamano was designated by her accompanying headpiece with intricate grandmother to carry on the tradition,” Chiang said. KIMONO/ 7 Wushu coach brings world-class experience to stu- nTRAINING: CSUF’s students is amazing. Maintaining a close Beijing National Team is No. 1 in the ing up and performing what you have relationship with students and earning world. already know.” instructor, Philip Chen, respect is something he has strived for “It served as a booster shot,” Chen Last fall, Chen had the opportunity to through the years. said. “The training experience is much participate in the World Wushu games in practiced with China’s Chen’s love and dedication to Wushu, different than in the United States. For Armenia. The event is host to 92 coun- elite national team a 5,000-year-old Chinese martial art, one month, six hours a day, six days a tries and is held every two years.