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One day down, one to go n CAMPAIGN: After the first day of the Spring 1998 elec-
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tions, reports from the booths indicate that turnout is normal, there aren’t enough candidate choices and students feel removed from student government.
consistently fail to vote in significant numbers, mirroring national election trends.
By MARYANNE WARDLAW Daily Titan Production Manager
By NICK BRENANN
Studying students were scarce in front of the Humanities Building on Wednesday, replaced by boxes of fliers and campaigning students kicking off the two-day AS elections. Presidential hopefuls Eric Pathe and Christian Tesoro braved the sun in long sleeves and ties as they handed out fliers and encouraged people to vote. Friends of the candidates and people running for Associated Students Board of Directors also waylayed students passing near the voting booth in front of the Humanities Building. Volunteers manning the booth said that through Wednesday afternoon the turnout had been pretty good. The most typical comment they heard as they passed students the ballot was: “There’s no one else running?”
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Voting and students get along like water and oil. Traditionally, students fail to participate in elections. Cal State Fullerton voters are no different. In the last Associated Students Board of Directors election, held in fall 1997, approximately six percent of the student population turned out to vote, said Ryan Alcantara, assistant director of Greek Life & Student Development. As for the spring 1997 semester, about 2,400 students decided to cast their votes, Alcantara said. In the past these figures have stayed about the same, he said. CSUF has approximately 24,000 students. But why is there constantly such a low turnout? “It is the nature of students,” Sandra Sutphen, political science professor, said. “They have families, lives and other things.” Sutphen said people between the ages of 18 to 24 are the least likely to vote in governmental elections. People tend to vote more as they get older, political science professor Phil Gianos said. Yet, students sometimes will vote, when it affects their wallets, Sutphen said. In the recent vote for the fitness center, which would have increased tuition by $300 a year, 2,435 students voted in one-day special election. That is just above 10 percent of the of the total population. CSUF turnout for the fitness center parallels government elections, Sutphen said. “It has to do with money,” she said.
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A perennial reason for low voter turnout: no formal competition existed for any position except the AS presidency and the School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics board seat. Two schools—Business Administration and Economics, and Human Development and Community Service—had no candidates. Business student Carissa Memovich paused as she looked over her ballot, then glanced up at the volunteers. “There’s no one running for this? OK, I’ll vote for myself,” she laughed. “I might get it.” Memovich, who said she helped a friend campaign for a board of directors position last year, said she was surprised at the lack of involvement in the annual event. “I’d hope that people would care about issues like parking,” she said. Along with the proposed fitness cen-
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Communications major Romy Haas casts her vote in front of the Titan Student Union Wednesday.
Nicole Curran hands out campaign fliers to student Tara Zimmerman while broadcast major Anthony Couturie watches on Wednesday.
bers, giving students a voice by the votes they cast. Associated Students elections at CSUF have been just as eventful. But not every university campus goes through the process in quite the same way. Applicants for office must fill out candidate packets and attend orientation before campaigning starts. The candidates have two to three weeks to campaign before elections are held. San Jose State University and California State University Long Beach held their elections at the end of March, almost a month earlier than CSUF. Candidates at CSUF do not run on party tickets, as they do at San Jose State. Here they have the option of run-
ning independently. “Each party will have its own set of issues that they believe are important to the students,” said Maria Murphy, administrative assistant to Associated Students at SJSU. About 10 percent of SJSU’s 25,000 student body population votes in the elections. However, this semester the election process was interrupted by Spring Break the week of March 21, so candidates did not campaign as long as they might have, she said. On average, three students run for president and a minimum of two run for vice president or controller position, Murphy said. Voter turnout is about seven to 10
percent at each CSU campus, taking into account the time of year—spring or fall—and the reason for voting, whether for student government or special referendum elections. For instance, CSUF had a voter turnout of 2,435 for the student fitness complex special election, compared to a turnout of 1,333 in the fall 1997 for AS elections. One possible reason for the higher turnout, besides the proposed fee increase, may have been the higher visibility of polling places. Erecting canopies over voting tables—a student suggestion—made them easier to locate, said Rosa Aceves, the AS elections commissioner. CSULB tried a new approach this
semester to draw students into the election process. Election Commissioner Robert Perez said the university held its first Election Convention in the quad in front of the Student Union for an afternoon during campaigning. Each major candidate had a table where they were able to distribute literature and anything they thought would help in the election process. Candidates were able to address the students during a speakers platform and then answer questions from the audience. Music and free food were included in the event. “We had a great turnout because of the free food,” Perez said, but admitted that attendance thinned out once the free
On a typical weekday, communications major Cindy Jimenez gets out of bed at 6:50 a.m., wakes up her daughters and fixes breakfast. She drives them to school, leaving her an hourand-a-half to eat, shower and prepare for her own day. Driving from Long Beach, she arrives at CSUF at 10 a.m. After school, Jimenez picks up the kids, buys groceries and does laundry, cooks dinner for seven hungry people and help with homework before getting to her own. And 20-year-olds thought they had it rough deciding what to wear. People like Jimenez, who juggle
school with family and work responsibilities, often seek help from the Adult Re-entry program at CSUF. Marsha Daughetee, Adult Re-entry coordinator, defines re-entry students as those students who are 25 or older that have had at least a five-year break in their education. According to the Office of Analytical Studies, 29 percent of CSUF undergraduates and 81 percent of students in the graduate program last fall were 25 or older. Jeff Newell, 47, a junior human services major, manages the roles of full-time student, intern, employee and single father of a 16-year old.
“At the beginning of every semester, I use Microsoft Excel to complete a weekly schedule of all my classes, where they are and what time they are. It’s visual. I can see when my breaks are and when I have classes.” He said he sees himself as being more focused, with clearer educational goals and following more definite plans to achieve these goals than younger students may be. Newell said his personal life experience enhances his work at school. “I’ve had a wide range of experiences—I’ve had three kids, I’ve been
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CSU elections take various directions this spring n VOTING: CSUF and other
campuses have elections every semester, but not everyone does it the same way. By CINDY JIMENEZ Daily Titan Staff Writer
Since the beginning of March, students at Cal State Fullerton and campuses throughout the state have been involved in politics. Campus politics, that is. Student governments up and down the coast have been voting in new presidents, vice presidents and board mem-
My boss and family ate my homework n STUDENT LIFE: Many
CSUF students balance midterms with parenthood and a new mentor program helps adults who are coming back to school. By LAURIE SCHULTZ Daily Titan Staff Writer
Some Cal State Fullerton students feel like jugglers in a circus. But instead of flaming daggers, they are juggling different facets of their lives.
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food was gone. Last year candidates gave out free items like condoms and coupons for free food, Perez said. Heavy rains closed a few popular voting locations one of the three days, so it was not clear whether the convention had any effect on turnout, Perez said. However, Perez said banners and the availability of more information to students resulted in a higher turnout, despite the rain. CSUF elections end today. Polling places can be found under the blue canopies in front of various buildings and at the Titan Student Union.
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Jeff Newell, a re-entry student, works in the computer assistance lab to help students with programming problems.
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Fullerton Transportation and Cirulation Commission
The Fullerton Transportation and Circulation Commission currently has vacancies, with three other positions being vacant in December. The commission provides input to the Fullerton city council on issues dealing with transportation and facilities, policies, plans and programs within the city. Applications may be obtained on the first floor of the Fullerton City Hall in the City Council office. The deadline for applications is May 14 at 5:30 p.m. For more information call the City Council office at 738-6311.
CSUF MBA Program Offered in South County Working professionals can complete an M.B.A. program without stepping foot on the campus through a new program offered by the School of Business Administration and Economics. Beginning April 28, students or professionals may take eight-week courses at the Toshiba America Information Systems Inc., in the Irvine Spectrum, with six terms
offered per year at $651 per class. The first class in the curriculum being “Financial Accounting 510.” Two general programs are offered: one for students with little or no previous courses in business administration, and a specialist program for students with undergraduate degrees in business administration, beginning in June. The program can be completed in 2 1/2 years by attending one class per term. Those interesterd in enrollment should contact Ligaya Lim in the School of Business Administration and Economics at 278-3010.
25th Annual Green Scene Garden Show
The Friends of the Fullerton Aboretum presents the 25th Annual Green Scene Garden Show beginning this Friday until Sunday. Exhibitors will display garden products and services as well as plant sales. The Garden Scene began in 1973 as a plant center, but has turned into an annual garden show drawing over 10,000 garden enthusiasts. Admission to the Garden Show is $5; children age 17 and under are admitted free. For more information contact Janet Van Diest at 278-4790.
CORRECTION In Tuesday’s issue of the Daily Titan, a caption with the photos of rapper/actor Ice-T referred to him talking to fans with his daughter. In actuality, Ice-T was with his son. We apologize for the gender mistake.
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April 23, 1998
THURSDAY
CALENDAR OF EVENTS Associated Students Productions presents Pushover today at noon in the Pub. Pushover is all but one member from the former band Meal ticket. Admission is free. Associated Students Productions presents “Deconstructing Harry” today at 7 p.m and 9 p.m. in Titan Student Union Titan Theatre. Admission is free and the seats are on a first come, first serve basis. Department of Theatre and Dance presents “Vanities,” a bittersweet comedy exploring the friendship of three southern women. The play begins Friday. For more information contact the Performing Arts Center at 2783371. Keynote Speaker William Labov, the father of Sociolinguis-
tics will host the 7th annual symposium on language varieties on Friday. The symposium will begin at 9 a.m. and last till 4 p.m. in Titan Student Union Gabrielino Room. Admission is free. For more information contact Angela Della Volpe at 278-2024 or Kathye Martinez, CSUF Linguistics Program at 4342944. Immigration is the subject of April talk on Friday from 1:30-3 p.m. in Mackey Auditorium of the Ruby Gerentology Center. George J. Borjas of the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University will lead the discussion as he addresses the immigration issue. The talk is sponsored by the Economics Department and the Division of Political Science and Criminal Justice. For more information contact Eric J. Solberg at 278-2237. Department of Music’s Mens
Choir will hold a festival concert on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. in Titan Student Union Pavilion. The evening program will feature a range of music from the men’s choir, the Pacific Chorale and the festival chorus which includes specially selected high school and collegiate men. For more information contact Elizabeth Champion, School of the Arts at 278-2334.
at (562) 924-6470 or Susan Metzler-Katsaros at 278-4854.
School of the Arts presents “Romeo and Juliet” April 27-May 3 in Little Theatre. Admission is $8 ($6 with advance Titan Discount). For information on running times, contact the Performing Center Box Office at 278-3371.
Mid-year Economic Update Scheduled for April 30 at 7:15 a.m. at the Sutton Place Hotel in Newport Beach. The discussion will cover the Southeast Asian financial crisis, the downward trend in unemployment and the rapid growth in housing. It will be presented by Anil K. Puri, director of the Institute for Economic and Environmental Studies. The cost is $30 per person (includes parking) To make reservations call Ginny Pace at 278-2566.
Attorney Christopher Darden will address the campus community on the legal profession on April 28 at 7 p.m. in the EducationClassroom Building, Room 32. For more information contact Angela Rochester of the Pre-Law Society
The Department of Mathematics presents a panel discussion on teaching mathematics in the High School and Middle School: The Rookie Season on April 29 from 4-5 p.m. in LH-402. For further information, call Dr. Bonsangue at 278-2728.
Cyberaffair versus risking friendship? n ADVICE: Don’t be net-
ted on the Web; respect the friendship zone. Hello, everyone. I received a couple of responses from people who seemed to enjoy my column last week, thank you. Dear Rebecca, I have this lady that I am interested in that I met over the Internet. She is married and has two kids. She and I talk about how much we like each other and how much fun it would be to meet. I even talked to her on the phone. My question is, is this sort of behavior accceptable and should we continue to talk this way? Another issue that I was wondering about is a woman that I really like. She is my best friend for which I have
strong feelings. I have told her this, but she does not share the same feelings I have. So my question is, should I continue to be her friend even though it’s extremely hard to accept that she doesn’t like me as much as I do her? Nate Dear Nate, I have said in a previous column that the Internet is an open arena, that one can assume a role and lies run amuck in those chat rooms. This woman is obviously having trouble with her marriage. Even if she is not, do you think you need to be involved with a married woman? She already has kids and you have no idea how many other “Nates” she is talking to online. She is reaching out for attention and she is getting it from you. Do you know her husband? Does
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he know you? My father told me once not do anything that you would not do in front of your husband and child. So I would give you the same advice: Do not do anything with her you would mind her husband and kids seeing. Now about your friend: If she says she only wants to be your friend, that’s all you will be. If you do not want to lose the friendship then let go of your feelings.
There are many girls out there that are single and unattached. Go find one and stay out of situations that only cause trouble. For this particular set of questions, I requested the help of one of my professors, Dr. Myron Orleans, who has a Ph.D. in sociology. His advice was for Nate to stop talking to the married woman. Orleans told me of several couples that are now married who met on the Net, but this situation is different, since she is already married. His advice on the best friend was to learn to live with it, because in your life there will be many women who won’t like you as much as you like them it is just a fact men have to face. Please continue to send your question via e-mail at BECADEVIL@aol. com or drop them off at Humanities 213.
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ter, the old parking crunch issue got top billing as an election issue. Darin Schnitzer, the lone candidate for the School of Communications, also canvassed the area Wednesday, passing out his fliers and wearing a “Pathe/Kurpies” button. “It’s frustrating that people don’t get involved,” he said. Many of the people he approached said they had already voted, but he said he wasn’t sure that was a sign of high voter
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down -and-out and poor and have been the vice president of a $2 million corporation. My college experience helps me tie up loose ends. I can see how my experience connects with what I’m learning.” Jimenez said she must constantly stay “on schedule” to balance motherhood with school full time. Jimenez often finds herself studying after the kids have gone to bed and during the time between innings at her children’s Little League and Bobby Sox games. Mimi Fukuhara, another re-entry student, said she tries to balance her responsibilities so that she does not neglect other areas of her life. She says she does not feel out of place in her classes because her major, human services, includes a wide age range of students. “The area of my life I neglect the
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“You always see people vote down things. It is very rare to get the public to vote for a tax increase.” However, there are issues that bring students out to vote. Approximately 20 percent of Humboldt State University’s students vote in student elections, HSU Elections Commissioner Vic Meier said, out of about 7,100 students. A proposal to change the mascot, vote beer onto campus and changes in the food court helped to increase voter turnout, Meier said. “Issues of student concern will increase turnout,” he said. “Controversy also helps.” In a previous election, candidates let students know their party affiliation, which sparked a little controversy, Meier said. One candidate made it known that he was Republican and another informed students that he was a member of the Green Party. Despite the large turnout by Humbolt State students, most CSU schools average about 10 percent of students voting. San Jose State, with a population of approximately 25,000 students, has about a 10 percent turnout, said Maria Murphy, administrative assistant to Associated Students. The last SJSU election was lower, though, with only 1,629 students voting, she said. In a run-off election for student government president and vice-president at Chico State, 2,219 students voted, University Spokesman Joe Wills said. This was the highest turnout for a run-off election, he said. Chico State has about 14,000 students this semester. Despite the low voter turnout throughout CSU schools, Sutphen said governmental elections may learn a few things from colleges. There should be two days to vote, just as there are at CSUF, Sutphen suggested. Pre-registration should not be required and mailed ballots may help improve the number of votes.
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turnout. Presidential candidate Pathe blamed the lack of interest on AS itself. “Turnout is low because AS doesn’t create a relationship with students other than at campaign time. I wish the students were more informed on the issues and the structure of AS, rather than having people shove fliers in their face,” he said, holding his own stack of fliers with packs of chewing gum glued inside.
most is time for play. I own my own business and work Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. After taking care of the kids, there is no time for movies and reading the newspaper.” Daughetee introduces the adult reentry mentor program this fall. Mentoring was the most-requested service by surveyed students. She will hold training sessions this semester for those interested in mentoring other re-entry students. Fukuhara, who was trained by Daughetee, has mentored other re-entry students at an orientation for incoming transfer students. She recognizes the many needs of re-entry participants. “(Re-entry students) may have financial needs or physical needs, such as those with disabilities. They may be from the sandwich generation—(caring for) young children and frail elderly parents at the same time. They may be newly divorced or displaced. It’s unbelievable, all the special needs they may have.”
wanted to know more about their music traditions.” After hearing another Estonian choir in 1991, Wolverton decided to travel to the Baltic area. He used information from the Internet to plan his trip and found a publisher demanding a book based on his research. He then hopped a plane to Helsinki. “I visited composers, conductors, conservatories, libraries,” Wolverton said. “I wanted to gather as much information as possible,” Wolverton brought home a big pile of music to translate and edit. He said he contacted the LithuaniaAmerica Communication Center, the Latvia Communication Center and Estonia House for help. “They helped me contact composers to provide word-by-word translations. I developed a pronunciation guide, but the tough part was developing the English translation into something that could be sung in English. It’s challenging, but satisfying work,” Wolverton said. Wolverton likes to use the Baltic songs from his research in the CSUF women’s choir. Members said that the Baltic songs were a challenge. “We have used the Baltic songs
Women’s Women’s choir choir director director Vance Vance WolWolverton’s verton’s curiosity curiosity has has led led him him to to sing sing the the
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ight years ago, curiosity and drive led Vance Wolverton half-way around the world to learn about Baltic music. Now, after much time and effort, the Cal State Fullerton professor of music and director of the Women’s Choir is a published authority on Baltic music. “What I first had in mind was unusual music for the women’s choir,” Wolverton said. “But the music is extraordinary, I enjoy sharing it with my students.” On his neat and orderly desk sit four flags representing Finland, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania—the countries bordering the Baltic Sea. In 1940, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania were swallowed up by the
Soviet empire. These three countries did not regain their independence until the early 1990s. “I concentrated my research on Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania because so little is known about their music traditions in our country,” Wolverton said. Baltic songs are compositions based on folk text or arrangements of folk music with four or more parts without instrumental accompaniment. Wolverton first heard Baltic music in 1988 when he saw an Estonian male choir perform at a conference and it has been a love affair ever since. “They gave a fabulous performance,” Wolverton said. “But I knew nothing about them, and I
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all semester and some of them are kind of fun, but others are very difficult to do,” said choir member Zenia Ordaz. Wolverton’s work in Baltic music has given the women’s choir the opportunity to be involved in the Baltic community of Orange County. In 1996, the women’s choir gave a performance attended by the counsel-generals of Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania. On May 10, the women’s choir will perform in the Little Theatre with the with Lithuanian, Estonian and Latvian choirs. “Dr. Wolverton’s passion for his work is an inspiration,” said senior Cherry Badjos. “There is a Latvian community in the county and they take a lot of pride in their culture, choral traditions are big with them.” Just recently Wolverton wrote a paper for the Choral Journal entitled, Breaking the Silence: Choral Music in Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. “In the future I wouldn’t mind teaching in one of these countries one semester; bring American music to them,” Wolverton said. This summer Wolverton plans to go back to Latvia. He will appear on public radio giving an American perspective on the Latvia National Songfest in which he will participate in with 30,000 Latvians. “They are so passionate about their music, so anxious to have their music known. Their passion infected me,” Wolverton said.
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Big Screen Titans African elephants make their movie debut in the IMAX extravaganza, “Africa’s Elephant KIngdom”
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hey roam the grasslands of Africa struggling to survive and not become extinct. Now African elephants are thundering the big screen. “Africa’s Elephant Kingdom,” Discovery Channel Pictures debut large-format movie, brings the struggle and plight of elephants to life on the Imax movie screen. Shown on a seven-story movie screen, this 40-minute film follows an extended family of elephants as they embark on a journey in search of food in order to survive. Late rains have caused a shortage of food. It is the matriarch’s job of leading the clan to food and water. Ironically, bull elephants live on their own and the clan consists of older females and young bulls. Along the journey, the elephants introduce audiences to life and death. Two new elephants are born and some die along the way. Usually aggressive and powerful animals, this movie also shows the lighter side of them. From their birth, Little Bull and Keekay, the two newest members of the clan, are constantly under the watchful eyes and trunks of the older elephants. In days before the drought when food was plentiful, Little Bull and Keekay play and fight with each other. They roll around in the tall grass of the African plain and antagonize older elephants just as human children do to their parents. However, it is not always fun and games for these two. As they cross the African plain, the hot sun pelts their small bodies
draining their energy. The little ones struggle to keep up with the rest of the elephants. A lack of water and shortage of food makes it even harder on the youngsters. Aside from displaying the childish side of elephants, this film reaches into elephants’ emotions. During the long journey Torn Ear, the matriarch, stops to allow the whole clan to rest and finds them some remnants of food. But what is more interesting is the arrival of death. During their trek, one elephant collapses to the ground. All of those around her try to pick her back up. However, she is too weak and plummets back to the ground to die. Later in the movie the clan sees a mother try to move her baby who is dead. Torn Ear consoles the grieving mother and then continues on after realizing she has done all she can for the mother. Until seeing this movie, many may have not known of the softer side of elephants. Aside from seeing them prance around a circus ring, in a cage at the zoo, or watching the Discovery Channel, our view and exposure to them is limited. This film opens the door to elephants and what they are like in their natural habitat. Aside from the insight into elephant life and their struggle to survive, the best part of the movie is the scenery. Living in smog ridden Los Angeles, it is rare to bright blue skies filled with puffy stark white clouds. From the wide angle scenery shots to the up close shots of the animals, the photography and scenery steal the show. It almost looks fake. In one shot, two elephants are standing next to each other and the background is just a cloud filed sky. The colors are so bright and crisp that it looks almost like a painted studio backdrop rather than Mother Nature.
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n a massive thunderstorm of fast taps, “Riverdance - the Show” boasts the riches of Irish dance, music and song. The members of the Riverdance Irish Dance Troupe are phenomenal dancers. The fast-moving, highly-intricate dance moves are performed in perfect synchronization. Forty feet become one large syncopated move. Most of the audience knows who used to be the lead dancer. Michael Flatley left the show to begin “Lord of the Dance,” and when he did, he took the personality of the dancers with him. While the technical aspects of this production are impressive, the dancers’ stage persona is detached and uninspired. The lights are one, but no one is home. As the show progresses, the audience’s disappointment in the dancer’s attitude only gets worse. The worst examples of this attitude is demonstrated by the two lead dancers. Colin Dunne and Eileen Martin act like two spoiled prima donnas who have unwillingly come here to grace the audience with their presence. Dunne and Martin are both masterful as dancers. They tap their heads off in fast, jabbing moves. Martin moves across a stage faster than any person on the planet, yet her performance remains
unmoving to the audience. She acts like a stuck-up princess who lost her silver spoon. Giving the audience more emotion than the dancers, the Riverdance Singers are magnificent. Lyrical tunes of Irish sailors departures are expressive, and sweep over the audience’s ears like a light, ocean breeze in the morning. One of the most beautiful voices belongs to soloist Katie McMahon. Her voice is truly angelic. She hits high notes in a clear, strong manner. If the angels in heaven sound anything like McMahon, the audience may be kicking the bucket sooner than later. Another stellar vocalist is Ivan Thomas. “Heal their Hearts - Freedom” is an emotionally moving and almost patriarch in
nature. The song mainly depicts Irish immigrants’ need for comfort from the good Lord above. The rhythm and lyrics linger in the audiences’ heads for days. Not your typical orchestra, the Riverdance Orchestra uses many Irish instruments including low whistles, uileann pipes and a Dunbeg. Sitting left of the stage, they are an equally-important part of the visual show as well as the audio show. Watching fiddler Eileen Ivers is a rare treat. She rocks out on the fiddle as well as Richie Sambora tweaks a guitar. Ivers’ personality is cute and charming, and she has a grand time with the audience. Her many solos are welcomed with smiles and cheers. see RIVER / 6
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Would you like that with or without coronary bypass surgery? Detour’s food critic contrasts the healthy and not-so-healthy eats in Fullerton By JASON M. TAYLOR Daily Titan Staff Writer Like a lot of us, I enjoy variety. I need to vary the scene sometimes, get some new input. If I’ve been hitting the Mexican a little hard—which usually means a dramatic increase in my girth—it’s time to hit some Chinese, or Italian, or Japanese shabu-shabu. Whatever it takes to relieve the monotony. Well, I know a lot of you like to do the same thing. And I know that none of you out there would ever dream of trying a new place without first obtaining the allimportant Jason Seal of Approval, right? So in the interests of variety, I sought out the two most diametrically opposed restaurants I could find. Fortunately, I didn’t have to look for long; two such establishments sprung out at me just minutes from campus, and right across the street from each other. On one hand, we have California cuisine, the light, airy foods of a health-conscious west coast. On the other hand, we have the sauce-laden meat hunks of a good old-fashioned pit barbeque. Both have their charms, and both could fit in well for diners with wildly-varying moods. Table Ten California Grill, located at 1521 Placentia Avenue near the corner of Placentia and Macadamia, provides its customers with a comfortable and brightly lit dining area and friendly decor. The fresh flowers that always decorate the tables combine with the large windows and uncluttered inside spaces to provide a nice, open outdoorsy feeling, and if you prefer the actual open air, a few outside tables are also available. What struck me the most here was the service, which was friendly, prompt and helpful. Our server—who I believe was also the manager—chatted pleasantly with us, and I never felt hounded for our orders. For its somewhat small menu, Table Ten offers quite a large selection, includ-
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During Act Two, “Trading Taps” attempts to impress the audience with Irish dance’s similarities, as well as influences, on other cultures. However, the only concept pressed into the audiences’ heads is that of egotism. Two male American tap dancers bang along with three male Riverdance Irish dancers including lead dancer Dunne. They compete and compare each other’s dance styles, however each sides’ selfrighteous attitudes leaves the audience annoyed. During this battle of ego, the dancing techniques are superb. The audience sits astonished at the dancer’s flying feet. As demonstrated in this scene, tap dance is one of the most physically demanding genres in dance. Overall, “Riverdance - the Show” is excellent entertainment. While experiencing typical Irish song and dance, the audi-
ing pork, chicken, steaks, hamburgers, and pastas. I was actually surprised at the number of meat dishes for a California cuisine place, but the various renditions were usually cleaner and lighter, more in line with fresh cuisine. Their fettuccine is topped with tomatoes and fresh vegetables rather than a heavy butter sauce. The pork cutlet, cooked in scallions and capers, came with some really wonderful mashed potatoes with the skins mixed in.
Food quality was high overall, and the prices ranged from about $6 for light fare entrees up to about $12 or $14 for complete dinner choices. Table Ten also offers a variety of wines and desserts; considering the price range, though, the restaurant is probably best reserved for an evening out rather than a casual lunch. Critic’s choice: the penne pasta with spicy sausage. Big B’s Barbeque, located right across
the street at 1948 N. Placentia Ave. near the corner of Placentia and Palm, makes a good choice for anybody who likes to make meat the centerpiece of a meal. The restaurant is actually part of a twostorefront setup, attached to Brian’s Beer and Billiards next door. Orders for the barbeque are taken next door, as well, for customers who feel like watching the game or having a beer with their food. Big B’s offers the usual selection of
barbequed pork and beef, whole or half chickens, and a variety of sandwiches. Almost everything comes with a side dish: cole slaw, beans, potato salad, or thick steak-cut french fries, all in generous portions. Sandwiches—a good value for lunch—fall into around the $5 range and include one side dish; I was pleasantly surprised to get a whole sliced pickle with mine. Lunch combinations tend to
be about a dollar more, but come with a side order and a roll, and tend to be quite a bit larger. Orders of ribs can go up to $12.95 for a full slab dinner, $11.95 if ordered a la carte. All in all, the food quality was good, but the eating area left something to be desired, being a bit small and cramped. The bar next door, of course, provides more space for customers inclined to take their orders there. Critic’s choice: the bar-
ence also has an opportunity to see some real egoism. If you cannot see “Lord of the Dance,” go see “Riverdance - the Show.” The dance is technically wonderful despite the lack of stage presence, and the music will put you in a wondrous trance. “Riverdance - the Show” will be performing at the Pantages Theatre now through May 17. Tickets may be purchased at all Ticketmaster outlets or by calling (213) 365-3560.
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Thursday, April 23, 1998
Lions beg mercy from homerun derby n SOFTBALL: CSUF defeats
LMU twice last night, enacting the mercy- rule in the second game. By JEFF HOWE
Daily Titan Staff Writer The long ball—plus some sorry defense—came into play Wednesday night as the Cal State Fullerton softball team used three home runs to sweep Loyola Marymount in a non-conference softball match-up. Brenda Iglesias sent a solo blast over the left-center field fence in the bottom of
the seventh to help take the first game for the Titans, 5-4. But in the second, the Lions only made things worse for themselves. In addition to two more homers by Titan catcher Dara Marzolo, LMU committed six errors and gave the nightcap to CSUF, 11-3. “I saw the ball better and I was staying back,” Marzolo said. “I’m used to hitting well but I have been struggling lately.” Marzolo went 3-for-4, driving in three runs and scoring four. “This is the way we have been playing recently,” said Titan Head Coach Judi Garman. “You just wonder why we weren’t playing that way all season.”
The Lions started off quickly in the first game, scoring two runs on two hits in the first inning. In the third for CSUF, with one out, Nikki Hart was hit by a pitch and scored on Christa Saindon’s double. Saindon came home when Iglesias singled. CSUF tied the score in the fourth on two singles and an error, but it all came to an end with two outs in the bottom of the second when Iglesias homered to take the game. “What a freshman Brenda is,” Garman said. “She went into a slump and now she
comes up and is so focused.” In game two, LMU couldn’t hold onto the ball—and sometimes forgot where to throw it—and committed six errors. In fact, the Lions posted at least one error in every inning except the sixth. In that inning, Marzolo sent a 1-2 pitch over the fence, forcing the mercy rule and downing LMU. Marzolo’s two homers were a large part of the Titans’ 11-run, 11-hit attack. “Our bats have been coming back after bad innings and it’s been different players every time,” Garman said.
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Game a fourth inning disaster n BASEBALL: Titans score
12 runs in the fourth, but shortstop is also sent to hospital. By LANDON NEGRI
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In the fourth inning Bruin pitcher Ryan Reightley hit Titan shortstop Chad Olszanski in the face.
You could have built a house — maybe even a small apartment building — at home plate on Wednesday night, and the UCLA pitching staff still might have never hit it. Hitting Cal State Fullerton batters, on the other hand, was no problem for the Bruins. On the strength of a 12-run fourth inning, the Titans scored 19 unanswered runs and defeated the Bruins, 19-5, in a non conference debacle in front of 1,222 at Titan Field.
But the victory may have proved costly, as CSUF (17-4 in the Big West, 33-12 overall) may lose shortstop Chad Olszanski for some time from an apparent broken jaw. In the fourth inning, UCLA pitcher Ryan Reightly plunked Olszanski in the side of the face with a high fastball. He was taken to nearby St. Jude Hospital for further examination. “He was hit in the side of the jaw,” Titan Head Coach George Horton said. “Our concern is that he was also feeling pain on the other side of the face, which is indicative of a broken jaw.” Olszanski wasn’t the only Titan batter to get hit in the game — or the inning. Bruin pitchers hit five CSUF batters and issued five walks in the horrendous fourth inning. In all, the Titans batted 18 times and scored 12 runs in the 40-minute inning. “I think they had control problems,”
said designated hitter Greg Jacobs, who went 3-for-5 with two runs and two RBI. “It was just a matter of us capitalizing on their mistakes.” Horton was quick to point out that it wasn’t just the Bruins (18-28) making mistakes. “Our baserunning was horrendous,” Horton said. “That’s the part that bothers me because it’s something you can control.” Things didn’t start out looking like a mess. UCLA’s Eric Valent hit a two-run home run over the right-center field wall in the first inning for his 24th of the year. The Bruins built the lead to 5-0 before RBIs by Pete Fukuhara and Aaron Rowand cut the lead to 5-3 in the third. Reed Johnson went 4-for-5 and scored five runs, and Jacobs went 3-for-5.
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