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Did the Titan kill the Fitness Center vote? n ANALYSIS: Proponents of the fitness center referendum
said the Daily Titan was biased in its coverage, which may have swayed student voters. By NATHAN ORME
Daily Titan Executive Editor When the fitness center proposal was shot down in a hideous ball of fire by student voters two weeks ago, Associated Students President Heith Rothman and Office of University Recreation Services director Erin Smith had plenty to say about the Daily Titan’s coverage of the issue.
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“Blatantly negative” was one comment. “The Daily Titan was totally committed to defeating this proposal,” Smith said as she waited for the final ballot count—2,122 no to 307 yes—on the fitness center which would have given her program a new home. Several days before the vote, a kinesiology instructor who favored the proposal, said she had stopped reading the
Titan because she was so sick of the negative coverage of the proposal. Did the Daily Titan’s coverage convince those 2,122 voters to defeat the proposal? During the month-and-a-half preceding the vote, hardly a day went by without some mention of the fitness center in the Titan, either in the form of an editorial or advertisement. Out of the 22 issues that came out before the vote, 13 contained at least one story or ad about the proposal. We have broken down the content relating to the proposal in those 13 issues and given our commentary as journalists so that you, the reader, can
decide for yourself. Each story is scored as giving positive (+), negative (-) or neutral (0) coverage of the referendum.
•February 10: “Fitness Center fee proposed” (by Nathan Orme) - Introduces the proposal; interviews with Rothman and Smith address the possible benefits of building the new complex. The story could be perceived as being positive toward the proposal because of the comments by proponents. (+) •February 18: “AS votes against trustees’ policy” (by Nathan Orme and Ste-
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Middle Eastern students educated in the U.S. expect customs back home to prevail even after graduation. By Alex Alfredo Campus Correspondent ton University)
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Proposition 227 threatens to end bilingual ed sition is voted in, the state will no longer require public schools to provide bilingual education.
Members of Justice Through Insurrection By Humans For Animal Defense (JIHAD) demonstrate in front of Carl’s Jr. Headquarters in Anaheim on Friday March 27. The group is demanding an apology for the company’s “Eat Meat” campaign, and says it will continue to protest until it receives one.
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Adnen, a senior at Boston University, never mentions the women he’s dating in the letters he sends home to Pakistan. So far, none of his girlfriends have been Muslim, a religious difference he says his parents would never tolerate. With graduation just around the corner, the 22-year-old business major suspects his parents are eager for him to find a wife, or allow them to find one for him. Though Adnen says independence is the best thing about living in America, he’s bound by tradition and his Islamic faith. He’s far from being the only one. Many students from families who believe in arranged marriages will be assigned their spouses shortly after graduation. “Everyone thinks that love is a big thing you have to have beforehand; people can’t imagine attaining it after,” Adnen said. “I don’t think you’ll ever know ‘Yeah, I love this person.’You have to look for things that are more important. . .because if everything else matches, your way of thinking, your ideals, you’re going to get along and love will come.” Thoughts of relying on Mom and Dad to play matchmaker send shivers up the spines of many American students, but in most of the world, arranged marriages are the norm. One survey of urban professionals living in India indicated that 81 percent of their marriages were arranged. Of that group, 94 percent rated their unions “very successful.” More than half of the survey’s respondents said they wanted their families to choose their mates “because elders know best.” Another 20 percent said because they were guaranteed someone of similar social standing, and about 10 percent said
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When he was 18 years old Jesus Millan immigrated to America, but did not speak English. By attending adult education classes in English, watching television and listening to the radio constantly, he was able to learn the language. Millan also wrote down everything he saw, like billboards and signs, and then asked others what they said or meant. Within six months he was able to start communicating. After a year he could read English well. But it was easier since he already knew what a verb or subject were and understood grammar, Millan said. However, for the 420,000 students enrolled in bilingual classes, it is not that easy. It may even get worse if Proposition 227 passes on June 2. If the proposition is voted in, the state will no longer require that schools provide bilingual education. Students will only have one year of instruction in their native tongue. After that, they will be thrown into a class where only English is spoken. Currently the state requires core classes, such as math and history, be taught in native languages for students who are not proficient in English so they do not fall behind. At the same time the students attend classes to help them master English. The goal of the program is to have the bilingual students in English-only classes in three to five years, Millan said. Proposition 227 was written by Ron Unz and Gloria Matta Tuchman. Unz is a business man from the Silicon Valley and does not have a background in education, according to a March 10 article
in the New York TImes. Proponents of 227, also known as the Unz Initiative, say this system is a failure and students are taking longer than five years to get into the English-only classes. Some students are even graduating without really mastering English. “Children are not passing the English proficiency test,” Matta Tuchman said. “The program delays the learning of English.” According to Matta Tuchman, who teaches at Taft Elementary School in Santa Ana, most students are testing below the 50 percent level in English. It is a parental choice and empowerment issue, Matta Tuchman said. This is about what parents want to see for their children’s education. What parents want to see for their children is not occurring, she said. “English is what you need to stay in school and get a job,” she said. “Without English it is very difficult to succeed.” Armando Vasquez-Ramos, director of the Educational Talent Search Program at Cal State Fullerton, disagrees with Matta Tuchman. He sees bilingual education as a success. “The program addresses a critical basic skill to all kids to compete in the 21st century,” Vasquez-Ramos said. “Possessing a second language is no different than ‘the three Rs’ and computer skills.” Vasquez-Ramos attributes the necessity of knowing another language to what employer‑demands and to a demographic change California will face in the next 10 to 15 years when, according to estimates, the majority of the population will be Spanish-speaking. Millan, an academic counselor at CSUF, agreed that knowing a second language will be a necessity for those who wish to go into business in a global economy . Vasquez-Ramos is so adamant about making sure this proposition does not pass that he has taken leave of teaching
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Digital Technology caught on TV/Film n IMPROVEMENTS: New
computers and editor programs enable students to alter footage in half the amount of time while retaining CD quality sound. By STEPHANIE GUERRA Daily Titan Staff Writer
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Will Ruvalcaba operates some of the Communications department's older video equipment.
Television and film students are still using the old, dingy analog editing machines with their clumsy knobs and odd levers, but the sleek clean lines of the new bright white digital editing computers may be more tempting and fun for them to use.
The television and film department jumped on the digital bandwagon this past March, installing $96,000 worth of six editing computers and video cameras. Students can now film footage this semester on new sleek, compact minidisks instead of the old chunky video cassette recorder, or VCR tapes. Digital footage can be easily arranged without a loss of resolution. A common comparison is that of listening to the crystal clear sounds of a compact disc and wincing through the crackles and hums of an old vinyl record. The Random Access Non-Linear Systems consists of the Adobe Premiere
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program on Power Macintosh G3 computers where footage can be instantly and easily manipulated on large 19-inch monitors by the dragging and clicking of a mouse. Rewind and fast forward buttons may be a thing of the past. The old, analog editing machines resemble the household VCRs, said Karol Kleinberg, a TV/Film grad student. Each time footage is edited and transferred from tape to tape, the quality decreases, giving it a choppy blurry look. “The major difference now is time,” said Tim Neely, TV/Film major, about the efficiency of the new equipment. A 16 hour production can now be edited in
about two hours. Last semester, students were limited to analog special effects, like fade to black. Special effects could not be edited into the footage, but had to be recorded into the footage. Neely is excited about the special effects that can appear at the click of a mouse. “I can colorize this footage, reverse a zoom, or colorize this umbrella only. . .” he said while pointing at a Public Service Announcement on child abuse that he is working on. Digitizing footage gives almost unlimited artistic freedom to film editors. “There is still a place for analog editing and it’s valuable to know how to
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Master Artisan to Deliver Presentation Frank E. Cummings III, a Cal State Fullerton professor of art, will be hosting the Outstanding Professor Presentation on April 16 at noon. He is a past recipient of the the award. Cummings has had his work previewed in the Smithsonian Institution’s Renwick Gallery of the National Museum of American Art as well as in the White House Craft Collection. This year three of his works have been selected for the permanent collection of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. The exhibits will be displayed starting early 1999. His work has also appeared in the movie “How Stella Gets Her Groove Back” based on the best-selling book by Terry McMillan. The Film stars Angela Bassett and Whoopi Goldberg. The presentation will include an on-site display of Cummings work as he discusses the various pieces displayed. An 11 a.m. reception will also be held in Portola Pavilion in Titan Student Union.
Fullerton Market Spring is here and the colorful Fullerton Market is preparing to bloom for the first time this season on Thursday. Applications are being accepted from artisans, merchants and community organizations wishing to participate in the weekly outdoor market fun. The market will be held from 4 to 9 p.m. today and will feature live entertainment and activities. The shoppers can enjoy various imported crafts and apparel. Vegetable lovers can pick fresh fruit and vegetables from the farm produce.
Food booths will tantalize those shopping for authentic cuisine at the open air market. For more information about the market and booth applications call Shannon Gallegos at (714) 738-6545.
Department of Music ‘Love Songs from a Tenor’ with Mark J. Goodrich, tenor in faculty recital will be presented April 17 at 8 p.m. in the Recital Hall. The performance will include a sequence of songs on love by Goodrich. He joined the music faculty in 1992, but before his arrival he had performed numerous operatic roles including Ernesto in ‘Don Pasquale’ and Fenton in ‘Falstaff.’ Goodrich has worked with opera director Cynthia Auerbach and performed at the Aspen Music Festival as a soloist. Tickets are available at the Performing Arts Center box office for $8; $5 with Titan Discount. For more information call 278-3371.
The Idea Made Physical An exploration of materials in today’s art display will be in the Main Art Gallery, Visual Arts Complex from April 13 through May 13. The works will be comprised of a variety of traditional and non-traditional materials such as light, water, air and pain. The artists of the works include Ginny Bishton, Carl Cheng, Thomas Emde (Germany), Marilla Palmer (New York) and Ross Rudel. Admission is free but a donation of $3 is suggested. For more information contact Marilyn Moore, Main Art Gallerty at 278-7750 or Elizabeth Champion, School of Arts at 278-2434.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS Arab/Mideast Cultural Week, the Association for Intercultural Awareness is sponsoring a week of events for the Arab Student Union. Kan Zaman by the Classic Arabic Orchestra will perform at noon today in the Quad. College Democrats will be meeting today in Titan Student Union Bradford room B at 7 p.m. State Senate Candidate Joe Dunn will be leading the meeting. For more information call Carina at 631-0833.
Aromatherapy and Reflexology talk will be held at Borders Books Music Cafe in the Brea Plaza today at 7:30 p.m. The talk will consist of a short history on aromatherapy, the methods of application of oils and the relationship between feet and various organs of the body. PRSSA, general meeting today at 7 p.m. Keri Gee Barnett, a public relations professional will be giving tips about the real world in Gabrielino Room Titan Student Union. Food and drinks will be pro-
vided. Call (714) 590-2260 for more information. Chamber of Music Recital will be held in Little Theatre at 8 p.m. today. The recital will feature Ernest Salem, violinist who is currently Associate Professor of Music, and an active freelance musician in the Los Angeles area. For more information call 278-2434. Discussion of nonprofit work and the importance of volunteering in public relations will be held in Titan Student
Union Gabrielino room April 14 at noon. Guest speaker Kathy McInermey will be leading the discussion. For more information call Mia at 590-2260. School of Business Administration & Economics and the Family Business Council Sponsors will hold a discussion entitled “Wealth Management: Keeping it in the Family.” The discussion will take place April 14 from 7:30-10:30 a.m. at The Center Club in Costa Mesa. For more information contact Elizabeth Champion at 278-2434.
Advice Girl says ‘Just Get Over It’ ello again, A couple of you have e-mailed me and I am having trouble trying to e-mail one of you. I am sorry but please keep sending me e-mail I will get your question into my column. I have only received a handful of problems that seems to keep me going, but I know there are more of you out there.
Dear Rebecca, I went to a party with my boyfriend of only a few months, and within about one hour he was ignoring me and talking to his friends. I was left alone. I did know some people there, but that is not the point. We came together to the party, why can’t he just stay with me through out the party? I am still mad at him for it and
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phen Rubin) - Related to the proposal in that it was about Rothman’s efforts to battle a CSU Board of Trustees’ policy requiring that one-third of all new student fees go toward campus-based financial aid. Could be considered positive because Rothman was trying to lower the amount of the fee proposal. (+) •February 20: “Fitness center attacked by senate” (by Maryanne Wardlaw) The Academic Senate attacks Rothman about increasing student fees. Clearly an unfavorable view of the proposal was the focus. (-) An opinion article by Edgard Aguilar said that AS should build the complex without raising student fees, clearly attacking the idea of charging students more money. (-) •February 24: “Proposed fitness center confusing” - an opinion by Frank Diaz. The article wasn’t anti-fitness center per se, but it gave a spin that the proposal was confusing. (-) Two letters to the editor were more blatantly against the proposal. (- -) •February 24: Proposed fee higher than at other CSUs (by Nathan Orme) - Compared the CSUF proposal to the means by which other local universities acquired their complexes. Comparisons showed that other colleges got theirs built for less (San Diego State and Long Beach) or voted down similar proposals (Fresno State). Stated simple factual comparisons. (0) •February 26: “CSSA doesn’t resolve to oppose Trustees’ policy” (by Stephen Rubin) - Again relates to the policy that increase the cost of the proposal; generally neutral toward the proposal. (0)
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edit on both (digital and analog),” said Edward Fink, professor in television and film. He added that a lot of the “mom and pop” cable shows are still using the analog machines, so graduating students may find themselves working on them on their first jobs. Also companies using digital systems today may keep an analog system nearby in case a computer crashes and footage from a minidisk cannot be viewed.
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for the rest of the semester, “to defeat this damn thing.” He thinks this proposition is another version of Propositions 187 and 209 for two reasons: first, he said, “It creates
he just tells me to get over it. How should I handle the situation? Ticked.
Dear Ticked, Well, I talked to about five couples who have dated for less than six months and the reply seemed to be the same from each couple, and that is “get over it.” I think you had a right to get mad, but there is no reason to keep the negative energy flowing. As long as you let your boyfriend know that it really annoyed you that he left you to go converse with friends you cannot do more. If it is really a concern of yours do not go to anymore parties with him. Do something with your friends instead. Good luck! Dear Rebecca,
I recently became a member of the cyber world. I was in a chat room and met some guy. We talked for hours and e-mail each other often. I am concerned because I told him some things that were not true about myself. I feel as if I betrayed him. I really like this guy and want to continue talking to him. Possibly meet him one day. Should I tell him I lied or should I keep hiding the truth? Little White Liar
Dear Little White Liar, That’s a really good one. This person could be a girl, molester, or weirdo. It is so easy for people to be dishonest on the Web because there is so much anonymity. On the Internet you are only a screen name, not a person. I’ll give you an example. My screen name is Becadevil not because
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I worship the devil, but I have had people ask me if I do. People get nasty and perverted thinking I want that because of my screen name. The point I am trying to get across to you is that many people are not honest on the Internet. Just try to be really careful and do not give information like your full name, address, or anything that is personal. You could gain more than just a friend, you could gain a stalker or freak.
•March 6: “Anonymous pro-gym poster scoots by Student Life” (by Stephen Rubin) - Vote Yes posters that were put up by AS Executives were torn down by the Office of Student Life for not being properly marked. Not explicitly about the proposal, but the story could cast proponents in a bad light. (-) In the same issue, a Titan staff editorial, which is an opinion approved by the executive, news and opinion editors, urged students to go out and vote, warning them that not voting could result in a substantial fee increase. The Titan did not take a stand, the editorial addressed apathy in campus elections. (0) •March 12: “Who’s aware of the fitness center fee?” (stories by Laurie Schultz and Nick Brennan) - A story and a dominant photo ran regarding the lack of participation at an informational session held in the Quad the day before. A few students stopped by to talk and their comments were negative. (0) The second story reported that a parking structure would be built if students voted for the proposal. (+) A letter to the editor encouraged students to vote ‘no.’ (-) •March 13: “Students say no new fee” (by Nathan Orme) - In the first of a series of surveys that were criticized by Tony Rimmer of the Communications Department for numerous inaccuracies of procedure, 40 out of 64 students said they would vote no on the proposal. There were positive comments though they were with the jump, which journalism students learn are often ignored by readers. A highlighted quote from a female student said building the complex is a good idea, but she just couldn’t afford it. (0) Academic Senate chair Vince Buck wrote a letter condemning the fee
increase (-) and Titan staff writer Joe Florkowski wrote a humor column satirizing the situation, which Rothman himself said was hilarious. (-) •March 17: “One man battles the fee increase” (by Nathan Orme) - Philosophy major Andy Goldman puts up a sign in front of the Titan Student Union urging students to vote no. With a big photo, the story clearly was about a person opposed to the proposal, a story deemed newsworthy because Goldman’s effort was the only significant public effort to encourage a no vote. (-) That same day, Titan sports editor Erin Whiteside wrote a column titled “CSUF in dire need of center” in which she illustrated the benefits to those on athletic teams or involved in recreation programs. (+) •March 18: “Survey—many Greeks say no new center” (by Deborah Regius) - In an effort to gauge the opinion of those involved in Greek organizations, Regius called fraternity and sorority houses to ask members about the “general feeling” of each house. Though highly unscientific in nature, the poll did provide some personal reaction from members of the organization about discussion amongst this potentially powerful voting group. (0) “AS Board votes not to take a stance on fitness center” (by Jason Silver) - Citing a desire to accurately represent constitutents, the board members vote down a resolution supporting the proposal. The board members said that though they may support the proposal themselves, they didn’t think the students they represent did. (-) “Wish List” (stories by Erin Whiteside and Kerry Murray) - The Titan sports editors interviewed athletic team players and coaches who largely argued for the
the proposal, citing the need to improve the school and leave a legacy for future students. Comments did address the money issue, though they argued more strongly on the other issue. (+) •March 20: “Just a gym or a recreation center?” (series of opinion articles and cartoons) - Titan Executive editor Nathan Orme (-) and AS President Heith Rothman (+) write opposing opinions on how students should vote. Titan editor Annette Wells writes that students just need to vote (0). Two cartoons portray Rothman as picking the pockets of students (- -). Titan writer Joe Florkowski writes an article, accompanied by a cartoon, in which he basically says “thanks, but no thanks.” (-) Opinion editor Keith Mason interviewd a few more random students and got split responses. (0) •March 24: “To Fee or Not To Fee?” (stories by Nathan Orme) - In the issue published the day of the vote, stories released the final survey counts and recapped the debate of the previous seven weeks (0). The survey stories are accompanied by large graphics revealing results that indicated a much closer vote than actually came to pass. (0) Two more letters came in, both opposing the proposal. (- -) •Fourteen ads also ran during this time span, eight of them informational (0) and six sponsored by the AS Executive Office which encouraged students to vote yes on the referendum (+).
Because the systems are new, faculty and students are learning together about the quirks and tricks of the program during this transitional period. It is basically a self-learning process for the computer literate students, although there is a need for a qualified technician to assist students that are not so mechanically inclined. It has yet to be determined if students will be taught both digital and analog next semester. Fink would rather spend more time teaching students aesthetics, what makes a good cut and theory rather than showing students which buttons to push to implement commands.
For now, students are continuing to record on VCR tapes and edit on the analog systems using two VCRs and small 13 inch video monitors. Last year, representatives from the Accrediting Council for Education in Journalism and Mass Communications raised some concerns about the analog broadcasting equipment not being up to standard in the near future. Although the department has been receiving new equipment like microphones and TelePrompTers about every year, the $96,000 worth of equipment has been its first digital technology. “He didn’t have to do it, it was a
very kind decision,” Fink said about the $71,000 the president allotted to the equipment. The office of the dean of the School of Communications contributed the remaining $25,000. The new equipment would have come anyway, despite the accreditation team’s suggestions, Fink said. Neely, who is graduating this spring, said that he wishes the equipment would have been here sooner, because it would have given him the advantage of learning the program better. “All the potholes could have been smoothed out,” he said.
another hot-button issue for Republican right-wing interest groups” Second, “Ron Unz, co-author of 227, is using it for name recognition in running for governor again.” Supporters of 227 are not concerned with children, Vasquez-Ramos said. They are concerned with political agendas and the Republican Party agenda.
Throughout the last four years not enough has been done to make the public aware of what bilingual education really is, Vasquez-Ramos said. There is a need for university students and educators to become involved, he said. “We need to step back and look at the issue as a language policy in curriculum in California public schools,”
Vasquez-Ramos said. “What we have now is more towards preparation for future generations of students that will master English and a second language.” Millan agreed with Vasquez-Ramos that bilingual education should continue to be used in schools. The students Millan knows in bilin-
The final decision as to whether or not the Titan’s coverage was accurate or biased is up to you, though of course the voters expressed a bias more powerful than any other group possibly could.
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gual classes are successful. “It is not about fail or if the program works,” Millan said. “It hasn’t been implemented properly.” Millan questions the idea of children being able to learn English in one year when supporters of Prop 227 claim that
ABOVE: Lead singer John Sinclair of John Sinclair and the Blues Scholars performs at Becker Ampitheater Wednesday afternoon. TOP RIGHT: Mahmud Salem from Shara Falafew in Anaheim prepares beef falafel sandwiches as part of Arab / Mideast Week on campus. RIGHT: An tattoo artist uses traditional Pakistani and Indian techniques at the Quad. PHOTOS BY FRANK DIAZ
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they liked knowing they could count on family support during times of trouble. “We’re the oddballs,” said Rebbecca Manring, a professor of India and religion studies at Indiana University. “We (western societies) seem to be more oriented toward the individual; older cultures think of the culture or community first.” Doing weddings the western way, “love marriages,” as they’re called in India, has not seemed to work, many advocates of arranged marriage say. They’re quick to point out that more than half of all marriages in the United States end in divorce, while in India the divorce rate is a mere 5 percent. In Middle East countries practicing arranged marriage, the rates are also in the single digits. “When choosing a mate for their children, parents want to make sure their child is compatible with the family of their mate,” Manring said. “Since the woman joins the man’s family (and typically lives with them), the man’s family wants to make sure she is compatible with them.” Until a few decades ago, even the most educated Indian families married
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their children off without consulting them first. A bride and groom were not allowed to meet each other before their wedding or to refuse the match. Marital customs in rural parts of the country among lower classes and highly conservative business families haven’t changed much. Recently, a young couple were beheaded at a village meeting because they eloped. But for most educated Indians and people from the Middle East, much has changed. Families who once relied on neighborhood matchmakers now use computerized marriage bureaus and highly detailed ads placed in newspapers. In India, young people are playing a bigger role in the selection process and have the power to veto unsuitable candidates, Manring said. Despite modern influences, the “arrangement” process is difficult, many students say. “It’s like you’re just waiting for something to happen, waiting for someone to walk into your life,” said Sandija, a Pakistani who is pursuing a doctorate in engineering at Boston University. “I cannot be proactive because (women) are not supposed to be proactive, and that makes me feel powerless. I’m just sitting around waiting for someone to (choose a husband) for me, and that’s not something I’m used to.
“But my parents have been right about many things in the past,” she continued. “So I don’t think I’d like to venture out alone against their wishes.” Aisha Kahn, a 19-year-old majoring in international relations and anthropology at Boston University, disagrees. Though her parents had a successful, arranged marriage in their native Pakistan, Kahn said she wants to choose her husband herself. “I think my parents will understand,” she said. “They won’t force me to marry somebody who I’m clueless about. Imagine marrying somebody you don’t know; that’s horrible.” Sandija says she not only imagines the scenario, but hopes it will come true before she graduates in 2001. “I don’t want to have a Ph.D. after my name when I go looking for a husband because that would make it almost impossible to find someone,” she said. “(Because) men fear that their wives might be smarter, richer. . .I would be put in a position where I would (have to) marry someone who has a Ph.D., M.D. or the equivalent.” Why would such a motivated individual agree to an arranged marriage? “Because I’ve seen it work,” Sandija said.
students cannot even learn the language in three years. “I don’t think the Unz initiative is the solution,” Millan said. “There needs to be something more effective and flexible.” “The best approach would be the natural crash approach,” Millan said. “If they listen enough they will learn it. But it has to be applied to subjects they are learning.” Millan suggested relating subjects to
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something students are familiar with. Rather than teaching the language, students should acquire the language in similar ways he did when he immigrated to America in 1980. Proposition 227 is trying a universal way of teaching, but it does not work for everyone, Millan said. Yet, since this is happening in public schools, there has to be a standard for teaching, Millan added.
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Although “Killers” was featured at the Newport Beach International Film Festival, it needs to be cleaned up before it’s released to the public What sets this movie apart is an interesting psychological plot twist that is definitely attributable to the screenwriter. With only a hundred thousand dollar budget and As the movie proceeds, two main protagonists shot in just 12 days in a warehouse “Killers” defi- gradually emerge from the developing conflict. nitely ranks as a B movie. The question is whether One is Heather, the girlfriend of the protagonists’ it’s a B movie with a capital B or a lowercase b? leader, who gradually sheds her innocence as Hidden within director David Michael Latt’s she sees her companions suffer their fates one thriller are some promising ideas that may elevate by one. this movie above its more mundane and equally Offsetting this, we see Nicky, the main killer of low budget competitors. the drug gang, gradually going through his own The basic premise of the movie is pretty stan- metamorphosis, becoming more and more feral in dard fare. A diverse bunch of college kids—a long his villainy, to the point where his own gang starts haired student, his innocent girlfriend, a speed seeing him as a liability. freak, a nerd and an aggressive Latina—run into By adding this developing counterpoint to the trouble when they try to purchase stolen drugs storyline, screenwriter Steven Ramirez may have from a drug courier. elevated this movie into a cult film rather than just Almost all of the movie’s action is centered on one more “slash and gash” movie. the cat and mouse game that ensues after the The ending, without giving anything away, finally drug dealers discover that someone in the ware- focuses the characters’ transformations in a scene house has their drugs and the dealers seal-up the satirically reminiscent of some scenes in Andy warehouse until they can get their drugs back; Warhol’s “Frankenstein.” also intent on killing them in the process. To be fair, the cut I saw at the Newport Beach Unfortunately, although the director obviously International Film Festival was a rough cut which tries for a dark and moody look, the budget con- had a distractingly loud soundtrack and the straints result in the audience wondering what original French subtitles from it’s European run, happened to the lighting. The film has a grainy where it garnered a number of awards in different look and instead of gloomy it just seems underlit. countries. The acting too, although not bad for this genre The movie is tentatively scheduled for a limited where the emphasis is usually on suspense and theatrical release in Orange County sometime in action rather than emotional depth, suffers from April and the director, in a phone interview, assured the low budget. Even though they give it a good me that problems with the lighting and soundtrack effort, the cast obviously aren’t established actors would be corrected before the release. It is schedwith long lists of credits to their names. uled for release on video in September. By FRANK C. DIAZ Daily Titan Staff Writer
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Greek and Italian dishes for great nights out are only a few blocks away By JASON M. TAYLOR Daily Titan Staff Writer So far in this series I’ve tried to find you the best value eating establishments in the realm. High volume, low price and good quality were the order of the day, and usually, that’s enough for me. Stop the rumbling in my stomach without creating a new one in my bank account, and I was happy. Such is the life of a college student. Today, though, I’d like to change gears a little. Sometimes it’s not enough just to get good food at low prices; the life of a college student sometimes calls for a little more pizzazz, a little more atmosphere, maybe a little more romance. Nobody wants to take a date to a cheapie burger joint or eat 50-cent tacos on a business lunch, however good the food is. So for today, I’ve picked a couple of places that I thought might make good destinations when you want to impress someone a little. Both offer food from the Mediterranean, and both provide you with that sometimes-needed step up from the more utilitarian fare of most establishments. As soon as I walked into see FOOD / 5
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Cal State Fullerton’s female version of “The Odd Couple” begins April 10.
By CHRISTOPHER LAMB Daily Titan Staff Writer Olive and Florence are battling roommates. Olive, a sports-addicted slob and Florence, the neatness obsessed neurotic have a hard time living together in a New York apartment, in Cal State Fullerton’s female version of “The Odd Couple.” The play begins at a weekly Trivial Pursuit game at Olive’s apartment. Olive and friends; Mickey, Vera, Silvie and Renee find out that their absent friend, Florence, is getting a divorce. Olive eventually invites high-strung Florence to move in until she can get back on her feet. This pairing of roommates sets up the rest of the jokes in the play which is always set at Olive’s apartment. The cast has an easy style together, both on and off stage. Besides quick-witted verbal jokes, there is plenty of physical comedy in the play. On the small set, the cast does a good job of avoiding collisions during the frequent running on stage. Before rehearsal, the cast even showed off their bruises from the more physical scenes.
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Directed by Monica Leite, Deborah Leonhardt as Florence Unger, Len Shlitz as Manolo and Julie Remala as Olive Madison (left to right) rehearse a scene from “The Odd Couple,” Cal State Fullerton newest production which begins April 10 in the Arena Theatre. “It’s a fast paced set and we really slam plays Mickey. “The key to the show is before roommates in the original “Odd Couple” by into each other during the play,” said Julie we start, one person tells a joke, usually dirty, Neil Simon, Leite said the female version Remala, who plays Olive. to relax everyone.” was done to create more roles for females Director Monica Leite and the rest of the The cast also had fun with accents. In the in CSUF productions. Leite said the “Odd cast and crew gather around after the rehears- play, Olive and Florence have a date with a Couple” create a balance to the upcoming al, going over problems and new ideas in pair of Spanish brothers, Jesus and Manolo. CSUF Production of “Romeo and Juliet,” the play. Members said most of them knew Most of the humor in the big date scene which has more male roles. each other before the play, so they found it depended on the miscommunication between “The Odd Couple” runs April 10-19, at easy to work together and bounce ideas off them. The cast said they developed the New the Arena Theatre, in the Performing Arts each other. York and Spanish accents with the help of Center. Tickets are available at the Box “It’s a real close cast, we bonded since the Dr. Melton and Everly Case. Office, (714) 278-3371. Box Office hours are first day,” said Christine Cummings, who Based on Oscar and Felix, the classic 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
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Greek Cuisine, I knew it was going to win hands-down in the ambiance category. The place is beautifully done in soothing and attractive blues and whites, it’s well-lit and clean, and Greek background music provides a pleasant Aegean atmosphere. The Greek waiters will even serve you at the handful of outdoor tables if you prefer an open-air environment. The wide choice of dishes includes gyros, falafel, Greek-style rib eye steak, and lamb skewers, and can be accompanied by a variety of appetizers. The more unusual of the side dishes include flaming goat cheese or steamed sliced octopus in a vinaigrette, for daring diners. Prices are actually pretty reasonable for lunch: the gyro plate, which comes with lemon-rice soup or beans, is only $4.99, and no lunch plate costs over $5.95. Dinner prices jump significantly, however; be prepared to pay between $11 and $19 per person, more if you utilize the full-service bar. Sophia’s is located at 1390 N. Kraemer Blvd., right next to the Placentia post office, but parking is located in the back. Critic’s choice: the gyro plate. And don’t miss dessert here—the baklava is really excellent. Dario’s Italian Ristorante, just on the other side of the post office at
1450 N. Kraemer in the El Torito shopping center, offers the Italian flavors of the Mediterranean. The ambiance didn’t impress me as well as Sophia’s; the dinner section was nice but a little too dark, and the lunch section really felt more like a diner. Full service is provided for the dinner crowd, but orders are taken at the register for lunch. Dario’s offers the usual spread of Italian fare: pastas, pizza, minestrone and deli sandwiches. I found the food good, but certainly not spectacular; nothing I tried jumped out at me as a must-try for my friends and relatives. I did like the pizzas, though, particularly the variety of toppings: it’s one of the few places that’s willing to make me a garlic pizza. The best deals are probably the allyou-can-eat lunch specials for $4.99, ($5.99 on weekends), but those are only served between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., and you need to be there early if you want your food fresh. Entrees costing between $8 and $13 make good dinner choices, coming with soup or salad, garlic bread, and spaghetti. An array of deli sandwiches, all at around four or five dollars, round out the variety nicely. All in all, I found Sophia’s the better choice in a somewhat higherclass restaurant, but don’t overlook Dario’s if you’re looking for meatand-potatoes (so to speak) Italian food. Critic’s choice: either the allyou-can-eat special, or the Godfather sandwich.
p ‘da Bomb o r D By JEREMY SCHERER Daily Titan Staff Writer
Costa Mesa—At Club Mesa Sunday night the Bomboras had the people shimmying as they shook their own thing. The Bomboras came to Costa Mesa for a rare Orange County appearance and rallied support from Satan’s Pilgrims and Costa Mesa’s The Bleeders. The Bleeders began their set at 10 p.m. and assaulted the crowd with their southern fried punk rock style as their Elvis look-alike singer gave out karate kicks and chops to the crowd. The Bleeders played as fast and loud as possible giving the crowd a good show with songs like “I’m an American” and “New Kind of Hate.” Their songs were reminiscent of the Supersuckers with a dash of the Misfits thrown in for good measure. Though
their set was short, The Bleeders gave all their energy to the crowd and left the stage noticeably exhausted. The second band of the night was sent from hell wearing their red polyester shirts and Dracula styled capes. Satan’s Pilgrims laid out their brand of surf guitar music for all the crowd to enjoy. Satan’s Pilgrims are an instrumental five piece band that lets their guitars speak for themselves. Satan’s Pilgrims held the crowd in awe as guitarist Scott Pilgrim belted out lead rifts and danced on stage like a fool. Satan’s Pilgrims’ biggest secret is the rhythm guitarist Bobby Pilgrim who consistently laid down the beat with effortless style and grace. With a solid backbeat provided by the drummer and bassist, Ted and John Pilgrim, Dave Pilgrim was free to also take the lead guitar or even jump on a keyboard for a couple of songs and
The Bomboras explode Club Mesa in a rare Orange County appearance
assume a natural frontman position for the band. The Bomboras hit the stage shortly after Satan’s Pilgrims left and blew the stage up as their name implies. Most of the material was from their last album “It Came From Pier 13” including “She’ll Do Ya Wrong,” “Kamikaze” and “The Bombora Stomp.” The Bomboras understand showmanship and came prepared to thoroughly entertain the crowd. As the band used and abused their equipment they brought two dancing girls onstage, Sheri and Keena, who seemed ready to challenge James Brown to a work contest on stage. The band was really excited to play in front of their many friends in the audience with one friend commenting on the fact that the lead guitarist Gregg
Hunt was finally moving like a rock star instead of his normal mellow self. Bassist Shane Van Dyke also seemed to be motivated as he sang in his usual screaming style as he provided a strong pulse to the music. As usual, the most noticeable member of the Bomboras was the organist Jake Cavaliere as he stomped on and lit his Farfisa on fire. Cavaliere seemed to spend more time on his organ than the ground. Even after the organ had fallen over Cavaliere was ready to sacrifice his body for the audience’s sake. After the flames were extinguished and the band was done playing their 35 minute set, he thanked the crowd for coming out and warned them that their would be no encore. As to be expected the crowd was upset, but the Bomboras theory on short sets is to always leave
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MATT LEWIS/Daily Titan Jana Oetgen and her teammates put forth a strong performance to sweep UNLV in last night’s doubleheader. Oetgen struck out three and combined with fellow pitcher Donna Coombes to pitch two shut-outs in a row.
Titans take revenge n SOFTBALL: CSUF takes
both games off former Titan pitchers, for the doubleheader sweep. By JEFF HOWE
Daily Titan Staff Writer After each game was over in last night’s softball doubleheader against UNLV, it looked like the games were still in the early innings. Very weak offenses for both teams showed up and hits were few and far between. However, Cal State Fullerton got the better of the low-scoring contests, sweeping UNLV 1-0 and 3-0. “We deserved it,” said shortstop Christa Saindon. “We’ve had the worst hits against us — bloopers and balls dropping everywhere. It’s good to get some drops and errors go for us.” The cool and breezy afternoon started with the Titans (20-21) once again facing a former teammate in Rebel pitcher Brandi Isgar. It seemed like neither team wanted this game, as the scoreboard — after coming back from a power failure in the fifth inning — showed zeros all across. But it all came to a quick end in the bottom of the seventh. Saindon started with a walk and after Christy Sears popped out, Brenda Iglesias doubled Saindon in for the game winner. Starting pitcher Jana Oetgen pitched
strong, scattering six hits while striking out three. Isgar also pitched well, allowing only one run over six-plus innings while striking out four. Extra innings looked possible early on, and that was one thing UNLV (15-18) wanted to avoid. The Rebels just came off an 18-inning loss at Long Beach State Tuesday night. “(Post season) is determined by head to head, so when they compare us in the region, we won two of three,” said Titan Head Coach Judi Garman. The Titans lost 3-0 in an earlier game to UNLV March 22 in the consolation bracket of the Kia Klassic. But in the second game, there was no change in the slow offense as both teams labored on into the fifth. That was where the Titans broke it open, thanks to some untimely defensive errors by the Rebels. With one out, catcher Rocky Medina singled and reached second on an error. Right fielder Jessica Maloney walked and then second baseman Nikki Hart singled, driving in Medina. After another out, Saindon singled in Maloney and another run scored when Rebel left fielder Amy Alves misplayed the ball. “Thank goodness they made some errors,” Garman said. “We’re still not hitting the ball like we should. “We were better in (the second) game in that we were hitting some hard shots.”
Once again, CSUF had to face an exteammate in pitcher Danielle Ferreira. Ferreira lasted into the fifth inning, surrendering four hits and two earned runs while walking three and striking out four. Isgar had to come in for relief and didn’t allow a base runner. The Titans are still led offensively by Hart, who added three hits in six at-bats to raise her average to .357. She also leads the team with 23 RBI. The back-to-back shutouts last night — by Oetgen in the first game and Donna Coombes in the second — marked only the second time this season that this has occurred. The last time was against Lehigh March 16 and then two days later against Canisius in the first round of the Kia Klassic Tournament. Garman has been pleased with her team’s mental performance, even if its record isn’t where she would like it. “I haven’t liked our record, but our team pulls together and they’re a champion in that respect,” Garman said. “When teams are struggling there’s often a tendency to start having team dissension,” Garman added. “This team has stuck together.” That has been one of the strongest messages Garman has sent to her team. “(The coaches) have been telling us to go out there and have fun,” Saindon said. “We can only better ourselves by playing hard.”
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UN a Wolf in sheep clothing n BASEBALL: Nevada posts
unimpressive record, but a strong lineup. By BRIAN DIERIEX
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Aaron Rowand and the Titans hope to connect and get a win over the unpredictable Nevada Wolf Pack. UN has defeated several highly touted teams, but still hold a sub-par record.
Despite a sub-par conference record of 4-5, playing the University of Nevada will be a tough task for the Titans in a threegame series starting Thursday. “I don’t see much of a difference between (Nevada) and Long Beach State, it’s the same type of series,” Titan Assistant Coach Rick Vanderhook said. “They swing the bats pretty well, but their power numbers are not what they usually are.” Vanderhook said the reason why the Wolfpack’s home runs are down is because they have played 24 of their 31 games on the road, away from Peccole Park which is known for the long ball. “They’re road weary and road experienced,” Vanderhook said. “I don’t think that coming here will affect them very much.” The Wolf Pack is 16-15 overall and has proven it can beat top ranked teams like No. 16 Cal State Fullerton. The team
edged past No. 11 Wichita State twice and trounced the No. 1 Stanford Cardinal 13-5. The Titans are 0-3 versus these two teams this year. But the Nevada pitching is a question mark as the staff comes in with an ERA of just over six runs a game. “It’s not a total weakness,” Vanderhook said. “(James) Brink has pitched well against us in the past, and their other two starters (Matthew) Rainer and (Ryan) Larson are both freshman that were highly touted coming out of high school. We considered them in our recruiting process, they were in our mix , and now they’re in Reno.” Brink (6-2, 4.65) will likely get the nod on Thursday, and will be followed by Rainer (2-1, 5.08) and Larson (2-3, 5.02). But that is where their strength ends. “I think once you get past their starting pitching they get a little skeptical,” Vanderhook said. CSUF, however, appears ready with a six-game win streak that includes a decisive victory over No. 5 USC on April 1. In the last seven games the Titan defense has held up and made only two errors. “I think that’s been our biggest improvement out of anything,” Vander-
hook said. “They’re very confident on defense. They do make mistakes, but they don’t compound them by getting frustrated and making another one. They find a way to get it stopped, instead of letting the gates open.” Ryan Fullerton, who saw little action early on, is batting 7-for-15 with three doubles in the last two weeks. “He’s done more than swing the bat well, he’s played very well at first base for just getting back in the position a month ago,” Vanderhook said. “He made some plays against Pacific where he looked like he had played there for a long time.” Third baseman Ryan Moore is also hot offensively batting .452 in the last nine games with nine runs scored, four doubles, and 10 RBI. After struggling the past couple of weeks the Titan pitching staff returned to form against the University of Pacific last weekend by allowing only four runs in three games. Pitching coach Dave Serrano will go with the same starters as he has gone with in the past two weekend series, with Erasmo Ramirez (3.36, 5-4) starting on Thursday, Benito Flores (7-0, 2.54) on Friday and Greg Jacobs (3-2, 1.90), who is 2-0 in his last two starts on Saturday.
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Weighing In Reed Johnson hit the weights over the summer and now Titan baseball is reaping the rewards. Story by Landon Negri Photo by Nathan Orme
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hen Reed Johnson first walked onto the baseball field at Cal State Fullerton, he had the hustle and the determination to succeed. He just didn’t have the power. “I hit one home run in high school,” Johnson said. “And that was it.” So the 5-foot-10 inch Johnson, the Titans’ sophomore outfielder, hit the weight room this past winter with his
tireless work ethic and added 20 pounds of muscle with hopes of hitting more than just warning-track specials. His plan worked beyond the Titans’ expectations. Though he spent much of the season in the lead-off spot (the Titans are using him more and more in the No.3 position in the batting order), the 21-year old Johnson leads the team in RBI (44), runs (42) and is fourth in
batting average (.336). But Johnson’s most startling stat — eight home runs — is what has CSUF Head Coach George Horton beaming with delight. “He went from a great athlete with good speed and good skills to a great athlete who also has strength,” Horton said. “Everything he does is above average. ... He’s definitely turned himself
into a major league prospect.” Johnson redshirted his freshman year and joined the team last season as a walk-on. He finished the season with modest numbers: a .295 average with no home runs and 10 RBI. Johnson said it was more than just a few rounds with the weights that marked his improvement. Securing a full-time spot on the team, a luxury he didn’t
always have last season when he started only 16 games, made things easier. “I’m also really relaxed this year,” Johnson said. “Last year, I had that pressure that if I didn’t produce, I wouldn’t play.” It’s a problem that Johnson shouldn’t have to deal with anymore, although his improvement sparked Horton’s thoughts of a lineup change. “Actually, his strength and his style of play is more conditioned for a 3-4-5 hitter,” Horton said. “His on-base percentage isn’t as high as his batting average, like most typical lead-off hitters. ... But that’s certainly not taking anything away from Reed.” It’s a trade-off that Horton will gladly take and one that Johnson is familiar with. He batted third in high school at Temecula Valley, where he led the Golden Bears to the CIF-Southern Section semifinals three times between 1993 and 1995. Even back then, he was known as a clutch hitter. “I always felt like Reed had all the stuff necessary to compete at a higher level,” said his former coach, Rich Emard. “If I could pick one guy that I’d want to have bat with the bases loaded in a tough situation, it would definitely have to be him.” If there is a wild card with Johnson, it’s his extensive background in gymnastics — something most baseball players don’t have a clue about. In his younger days, Johnson was a budding gymnast for almost as long as he played baseball (approximately 12 years). Now, after leaving the pommel horse behind for the greener pastures of the
baseball diamond, he’s somehow found a way to tie the two sports together. “I think it definitely helps,” said Horton when asked if gymnastics can play a role in developing baseball skills. “It’s helped with the body control he has and with his balance and agility. “The other area it helps is with flexibility,” Horton added. “He’s by far our most flexible athlete.” Said Johnson: “It was a lot of balance and coordination. It really helps in the long run. I ended up quitting (gymnastics) because I was a little too big (at 175 pounds) to be a gymnast.” It might be the only thing this resilient athlete ever gave up on in his life. Even putting aside his near 4.0 GPA, or his honors as a student-athlete, he is described by everybody the same way: as a leader and a great person. “He is definitely one of our leaders,” starting pitcher Ruben Jurado said. “He’s a funny guy, but when it comes down to getting something done, he’s the first guy to do it.” Emard echoed those sentiments. “He was fun to coach,” he said. “You always love to have a guy like Reed. He was always into the game, and he was always saying stuff. I used to love to hear him in the dugout. The kinds of comments he made were the things that would pick up and inspire a team.” Horton, however, paid Johnson the highest compliment. “If I had a son,” he said, “I’d want him to be just like Reed.”
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