C A LIFO R NI A S T A T E U NIVE RS IT Y , F U LLE R TON INSIDE 3 n DETOUR: Reduced Shakespeare Company Titans continue takes the Bard and makes him a comedy Big West play 5 n NEWS: Find out your AS candidates’ stand today against the on campus matters Sacramento State —see Sports page 6 VOLUME 72, I SSUE 29 THURSDAY APRIL 12, 2001 AS hopefuls argue policy in first n event from being successful — hap- p.m. ELECTION: Three pened. “It all went surprisingly well,” said of the four teams dis- The sky threatened rain. The event South after the debates. was not publicized until Tuesday after- Attending teams included Vincent cussed different points noon. The Quad, where the debate was to Amaya and Richard Adams, Evan be held at noon, was occupied by Asian Mooney and Susan Scanaliato, and of view and platforms at Week until 12:30 p.m. forcing them to Alexander Lopez and Edgar Zazueta. Wednesday’s debate start later than planned. Only three of the Karl Kottke and Steven Moseni were four presidential and vice presidential absent due to scheduling conflicts. BY SARA STANTON teams appeared for the discussion. The candidates sat facing a crowd of Daily Titan Staff Writer But in midst of the chaotic confusion, over 100 students, many of which were somehow everything worked out. holding signs in support of their own The first of the Once the Asian Week activity was personal candidate. Associated Students can- cleared away, Joel South, the elections One of the main issues of the debate didate debates was off to a commissioner for AS, as well as the focused on each of the candidates’ previ- rocky start on Wednesday moderator of the debates, immediately ous experience and personal qualifica- LORRAINE DOMINGUEZ/Daily Titan afternoon — where almost pulled everyone and everything together Three of the four AS Presidential candidate teams answer questions from students in the Quad. everything that could have prevented the and began the debates at exactly 12:30 DEBATES/ 5 Issues Asian Week showcases culture Run-off set for mayoral n Anthony Rodriguez seemed confident POLITICS: Former Villaraigosa would prevail. Assembly Speaker “He’s going to get the job done,” said the 36-year-old mechanic who partici- Antonio Villaraigosa will pated in a rally of support for Villaraigosa outside the gymnasium. face off with LA City Black, white —left or right— with Attorney James Hahn Antonio, we unite!” they chanted. Hahn was not without his share of vocal supporters. Many cited his record n BY MARLAYNA SLAUGHTERBECK PREVIEW: Daily Titan News Editor of service as the element setting him apart from his opponents. Psychology Day includes “Hahn has more experience,” said 41- a panel discussion, psy- Tuesday night ended with a political year-old Lisa Allingsworth. “I think he’ll stalemate in the most expensive city do more for the city.” chology jeapordy and an election in Los Angeles’ history, setting With one-fifth of the total electorate, the stage for a June run-off election. the election set records for Latino votes, academic seminar According to finance reports, the total as well as absentee and mail –in bal- campaign costs for all the candidates lots. While a record number of voters BY TRINITY POWELLS combined exceeded $17.2 million, with were projected, overall turnout stands Special to the Titan the top three candidates, Hahn, Soboroff, at around 35 percent of those eligible, and Villaraigosa spending a total of more roughly the same as the last time the The Psychology Department seeks than $11.5 million. office was up for grabs in 1993. to prove that happiness is all a thing of Screaming past Mayor Richard Speculation on the June run-off has the mind. Riordan’s pick — businessman Steve begun with most predicting a tight race Exploring happiness and its relevance Soboroff — former Democratic and more spending. in psychology, the department — in Assembly Speaker Antonio Villaraigosa “It’s going to be tough for both of coordination with student organizations and City Attorney James Hahn, also a them,” said Cal State Fullerton Political Psi Chi; the Psychology Department Democrat, ended neck and neck. Science Professor, Raphel Sonenshein. Student Association (PDSA); and Soboroff, edging past City Councilman Sonenshein, a political consultant for the American Psychological Society Joel Wachs garnered enough votes for a the Los Angeles Times, spent the entire Student Caucus (APSSC) — will host third-place slot in the highly contested evening and early morning hours advis- its seventh annual Psychology Day in race. In hopes of securing more votes in ing the newspaper on when and how to the TSU Pavilion. the remaining 25 percent still to be count- call the race. Melinda Blackman, assistant profes- ed, Soboroff left his rally of supporters “It was a very exciting night,” he said, sor of psychology/industrial–organiza- without conceding defeat, explaining to adding that although it was a close race tional, and a member of the psychol- the crowd that he had only prepared a throughout the day, Villaraigosa seemed ogy day committee said the goal for victory speech. to command a large segment of voters Psychology Day is to “Try to provide The race belonged in large part to across the board, whereas Hahn and students with information beyond what Villaraigosa and Hahn all evening, with Soboroff both gained strength from very is found in a textbook and a chance to the assembly speaker maintaining a definite demographic niches. interact one on one with faculty.” slight lead in the majority of exit polls. “It’s amazing when you consider that Blackman expects at least 700 stu- “He represents a broader spectrum,” Villaraigosa was pretty much written off dents to attend events throughout the said Madeline Conrad after casting her early on,” Sonenshein said. day. vote for Villaraigosa at Metropolitan “Now, all the momentum is with “Each year the number of students High School near downtown. “He’s the him.” and support keeps doubling,” Blackman face of L.A.” Sonenshein said that he couldn’t said. Battling against the legacy of one of remember when two Democrats have As an added incentive for those who the most prominent political families simultaneously had such a strong show- arrive early, free Krispy Kreme Donuts in Southern California, if Villaraigosa ing in the city’s mayoral race. will be provided in the morning and the KIRA HORVATH/Daily Titan wins the run-off, he will become the first “They’re both very popular,” Wathana Lim, of the Pilipino American Students Association, practices for her Asian Week performance. Latino to command the office in nearly Sonenshein said. “For many people it’s PREVIEW/ 5 130 years. a “win-win” situation.” TitAN Children explore nature refuge n Park.” Friends of the Fullerton Arboretum. e x t r a s CAMPUS: Kid’s The children from the local Cittadin said the week was cho- Spring Break at the schools were at CSUF for the first sen because it runs parallel to many online Kid’s Spring Break at the Fullerton local districts including Fullerton Fullerton Arboretum Arboretum, which began Monday. Unified. n Check out LeNelle Cittadin, the Education But she emphasized the fact that the Daily Titan will be an annual com- Director for the Arboretum said, everybody is welcome. online this munity event “We wanted to have an activity at “Our goal is to bring children and the arboretum during their spring their families to the arboretum and year at http:// BY MICHAEL DEL MURO break.” expose them to the plant world,” dailytitan.fullerton.edu. Daily Titan Staff Writer “We wanted them to create garden Cittadin said. “We want to stimulate creatures so that they can appreciate their curiosity and creativity.” Amidst Cal State Fullerton’s plants,” said Cittadin, walking away Kathi Nihaus and her two daugh- download nature refuge, the arboretum, a to tell a little girl and her mother ters — four-year-old Baylee and dozen boys and girls sat at a table what insects they were looking at. 13-year-old Cyndie — attended the n Need to announce an making their own little “creatures” In addition to making little crea- festivities Monday. event? Visit our Web out of acorns, leaves, and pollen. tures, there are a number of other “They’re off of school today and site to download our The creatures ended up resem- activities planned for the week it’s nice to have an outdoor activ- bling Mr. Hanky the Christmas Poo kira horvath/Daily Titan events calendar form. including arts and crafts, color- from Comedy Central’s “South ing and nature walks provided by ARBORETUM/ 5 Kyle Huitt, 2, puts the finishing touches on his pine cone rabbit. http://dailytitan.fullerton.edu 2 THURSdaY, APRIL 12, 2001 newS CALENDARCALENDAR O OFF E EVENTSVENTS Campus Tournament on Friday, April 13 on For more information call (714) Community the racquetball courts at noon. 278-2434. The 14th Annual HIV/Aids on A free film will be shown today College of the Arts is presenting the Front Line Conference will be in the TSU-Titan Theater at 5 p.m. Associated Students elections Prints from the Cal State Fullerton held on Wednesday, April 18 at and 7 p.m. will be held today. Let your voice Collection on April 21 through May the Hilton Hotel in Costa Mesa. on campus be heard by voting 26 in the Main Art Gallery. The For more information call (714) TSU Games and recreation for A.S. President and A.S. Vice Opening reception is on Saturday, 456-2249. will hold a Ping Pong Tournament President and all the A.S.