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New concerns face the Health Center nCAMPUS: Students 18 and under must now get a hepatitis B vaccine By Debra Santelli
Daily Titan Staff Writer Since his entrance more than a year ago to Cal State Fullerton’s Health Center, Executive Director Thom Sloan said he has made a commitment to students. “I want to make students more aware of their health by increasing health education awareness, activities and programs,” Sloan said. New concerns have become visible with the beginning of the new semester. The Health Center’s top priority has become administrating vaccines for hepatitis B. As of Sept. 10, all students 18 and under are now required to take the hepatitis B vaccine. The vaccine, which is being supplied by the Orange County Public Health Department, a three-shot series that is free to these students. While all students can receive the vaccine it will only be free to those students who are 18 and younger. Megan Fewerborn, a senior communications major said, “I might be interested in getting the shot, however, I would have to know more about it.” Hepatitis B is a viral infection and is contracted through bodily fluids. “We are very nervous about getting all the students in and back for a threeshot series,” Sloan said. As many as 2,000 students will be required to take the shots. This semester the Health Center plans on being more prepared for the flu sea-
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son. Since the shot was in shortage last year. Four hundred shots were ordered and the Health Center found it not to be enough. The university is close to finalizing an account with a company which provides the flu shot to college campuses for $10 per shot. It is a clinic that comes to the university for one day allowing students to access the shot conveniently. Last year it worked with some universities such as USC and Loyola Marymount. This way the shot will be available to students at the Health Center and they will not have to guess on how many shots to order and leave some left to waste or not enough to go around. Communications major Alicia Bratt said, she doesn’t understand what the flu shot does but would consider it if there there more information about the shot. The clinic coming to campus will enable the university to promote understanding about the flu shot and there will be no worries about running out, explained Sloan. The Health Center offers a wide variety of services. Most services are at no additional charge than what is already paid for when a student registers. Some things available to students are general health checkups, free HIV testing and major health insurance plans, available to cover illnesses and accidents outside of the Health Center’s facilities. Women can receive female exams and a wide variety of health options at a nominal cost. The Health Center recently made the morning after pill available and offers birth control pills for $3 a pack along with many other contraceptives. Sloan said the entire staff at the Health Center is committed to the students at CSUF and will continue to make it their priority to offer a wide variety of
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Gordon addresses camnSpeech: President Gordon announces a 22-percent increase in enrollment since 1996-97. By Emily Roberts
Daily Titan Staff Writer Cal State Fullerton has been reaccredited for the maximum term of 10 years by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. “Since the last comprehensive review of the university, there has been tremendous growth in nearly all facets of the university, and the university has established a significant record of faculty and student accomplishments,” said Ralph A. Wolff, WASC executive director, in his letter to President Milton Gordon. Gordon discussed these accomplishments and the continued growth of CSUF at his convocation Tuesday. In his speech, Gordon said that the growth in enrollment is stunning with the number of total students up 22 percent from the 1996-97 school year. CSUF also had the largest number of upper-division transfers last year of all CSUs and a record number of first-time freshmen. The region’s best and brightest students also chose CSUF in unprecedented numbers as 26 freshmen were admitted as President’s Scholars. The reasons Gordon gave for these trends were the growth in Orange County’s high school graduates and the role of CSUF as the first choice for an increasing number of students. The result of this growth is a $20 million increase to last year’s budget.
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President Milton Gordon discusses the recent accomplishments that the university has seen. According to Gordon, this has allowed the school to hire 185 tenured professors, build smart classrooms and invest $3.8 million in instructional equipment. “With this abundance of riches
comes a heavy responsibility to serve all eligible students in our area,” Gordon said. He added that this responsibility can be met by adhering to CSUF’s commitment to providing an environ-
ment of learning for its current students and faculty, as well as prepare itself for future students. CSUF administrators were reminded of the goals of the university as
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Time winds down for couple living with disnCOMMUNITY: Alzheimer’s disease slowly diminishes mental capacity Cindy Armijo
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Barbara Turner visits her husband, Bill, at Colima Homes
It’s 1:30 on a Saturday afternoon, but time is insignificant to Bill Turner. For his wife, Barbara, time is a gift. She cherishes what could be only a few moments left with her husband. Bill, 70, was diagnosed with a debilitating illness called Alzheimer’s disease eight years ago. The incurable disease has left him restless, without physical coordination and virtually speechless. “The disease just kind of eats at their brain,” said Barbara, 68, who has researched the disease and attends
various support groups. Among her findings, Barbara found that the inability to swallow is a sign of advanced Alzheimer’s. Bill currently stands at about 6 foot1 inch and weighs 110 pounds due to his own inability to digest most food. “There’s no such thing as dying from Alzheimer’s,” said Barbara. “It’s the complications they die from — starvation, pneumonia or urinary infections.” Alzheimer’s hasn’t shown any mercy to Barbara. The emotional 7 1/2-year roller coaster ride has taken its toll on her. Barbara had to make the painful decision to place Bill in a special home, which lies comfortably in a residential neighborhood and is just 10 minutes away. The seventh of September marks six months since Bill arrived at Colima Homes. The establishment was opened by
Ernie Gamez three months before Bill’s arrival. Gamez’s son, Tom, now operates the gated home in Whittier. “I just can’t say enough good things about them,” Barbara said. They are all really good people.” The one-story home shows little resemblance to a convalescent facility. Colorful flowers cover the landscape, with the lawn neatly trimmed, and the cozy blue-and-white home capable of housing up to six residents. There are white chairs near the front steps of the home, which allow the residents the freedom to enjoy the community environment. Freedom was one of the characteristics that drew Barbara into choosing Colima Homes. Barbara spoke with a representative from the Alzheimer’s Association. “She told me about board and care, and said that if her husband was suffering from it [Alzheimer’s], she
would take him there,” Barbara said. According to Connections Referral Service, a licensed agency by the Department of Health, “The high staff-to-resident ratio [usually two staff members to six residents] make this [board and care home] an ideal setting for residents who are incontinent, have advanced dementia, Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, or who have a high level of physical care needs.” Although Barbara feels she has made the right decision, her daily visits prove that the choice wasn’t easy. As Barbara walks into the home, she finds Bill sitting on the couch asleep. She gently touches his hand while his blue eyes flutter to open. She smiles warmly and says hello. Bill knows her voice. He slowly reaches toward his
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debut tonight at the Staples Center nARTS: Controversy surrounds the Grammys, as critics question its purpose Jamie K. Ayala
Daily Titan Staff Writer While some people watched the Emmys last Sunday, a select group held a pre-Latin Grammy Awards fiesta at Ibiza, a steak-and-seafood restaurant and nightclub in uptown Whittier. The Latin Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences Inc. will hold its first Latin Grammy Awards tonight at the Staples Center. The membership-based association, established in 1997, includes
musicians, producers, engineers and other technical recording professionals. Its purpose is to “improve the quality of life and the cultural condition for Latin music and its makers.” The awards night was created to celebrate the spirit and diverse artistic achievement of Latin music. As a supporter of Latin music and an avid listener of Spanish music, Ibiza club owner, Robert Segura, agreed to facilitate the entertainment in the club capable of serving 2000 people. Celebrators supported the Latin Grammys with Nayib Estefan, D.J. “Munky,” son of Gloria and Emilio Estefan and son of sonero legend Oscar D’Leon, Jimmy el Leon.
“It’s famous parents night,” said Estefan, who is a disc jockey throughout Los Angeles under aliases such as “Cocoa Lover” and “Fantasma.” Nayib, whose father will be honored at the Grammys, said that the Latin culture will be well represented because of nominations “across the board.” “There will be a lot of talented people there,” said the 20-year-old. Some of the Latin community would disagree. Commentators suggest a boycott of some of the bands to demonstrate disapproval of the awards. Luis Ramirez, an English major taking a Latin music course, said he thinks the industry is biased because
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Performer prepares for the show that will be televised nationwide