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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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BRIEFS Advance Tickets for Exhibit are Now on Sale Advance tickets for “Egyptian Treasures” from the British Museum , which is on view at the Bowers Museum of Cultural Art from Oct. 7 through Jan. 2, 2001, are now on sale to the public. Individual tickets can be purchased by calling (877) 2508999 or in person at the Bowers Museum admissions desk. “Egyptian Treasures” tickets are dated and timed. They provide access to all other Bowers Museum galleries and exhibitions. Advance reservations are recommended. Tickets range from $11 to $17. Tickets for groups of 10 or more range from $10 per person to $14. Children under 5 are free. Bowers Museum active members receive two free tickets. “Egyptian Treasures” is a culmination of more than 3,000 years of Egyptian art and culture from collections of Egyptian antiquities all over the world. It includes a wide range of objects including jewelry, funerary objects and papyri.
Interns Needed Planned Parenthood of Los Angeles needs undergraduate and graduate students to present pregnancy prevention and adolescent self-esteem programs to junior high and elementary school students throughout Los Angeles County. Interns are paid an hourly stipend and can earn college credit. Health education programs cover topics such as: pregnancy,
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anatomy, puberty and assertiveness skills. Requirements include completing a 40-hour paid training in sex education; working an average of 10 to 12 hours per week; being available during school hours (7 a.m.- 3 p.m.); providing their own transportation; and feeling comfortable talking to young teens about issues related to sexuality. For more information contact Christy Vu at (310) 395-0098 or fax a resume to (310) 393-9529.
Brea Skate Park Opens The Brea Skate Park in Arovista Park will open on Saturday, Sept. 16. At 9 a.m., a brief ceremony will be held to dedicate the facility for use by skateboarders and roller bladers. This facility is the result of planning by a team of youth designers who met in a workshop to trade ideas. Their presentation received full support from the Parks and Recreation Commission and funding to build was approved by the city council. Popular skating elements that have been incorporated include a pyramid, drop-ins and a kidneyshaped pool that has two different levels. The skate park is available for use each day until sunset. Safety equipment such as knee and elbow pads and helmets are required for users at all times. Skaters will be expected to monitor their personal use of the facility to establish good standards of courtesy and safety.
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news AS Productions Rip Carson and Twilight Two will be playing at noon at the Becker Amphitheater.
Campus At 2 p.m., join President Milton A. Gordon along with other executive and religious representatives of Cal State Fullerton to take part in a ceremony to plant a bodhi tree, blessed by the Dalai Lama during his June visit to the university, in the Fullerton Arboretum’s planned Tree of Knowledge Amphitheater. Each of the five major faiths will be represented in this ceremony. For more information, call Carole Bartholomew of the Fullerton Arboretum at (714) 278-4796 or Gail Matsunaga of Public Affairs at (714) 278-4851. The Latino Business Students Association will be hosting a Resume Workshop at 5:30 p.m. in
CAL E N DAR N TS C ALENDA R OF E OF EVE VEN Langsdorf Hall 208. Through Oct. 5, the Cal State Fullerton Main Art Gallery presents “Watershed/Sant Khalsa and Geoff Fricker,” an exhibit of photographs by Geoff Fricker, with a contribution by Sant Khalsa, of human interaction with California’s watersheds — rivers, lakes and streams — as resource, historical influence and life source. The Art Gallery is open Monday through Thursday, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Admission to this exhibit is free. Conductor Mark Mandarano is holding auditions for the Pacific Symphony Institute Orchestra at Cal State Fullerton on Friday, Sept. 15 through Sunday, Sept. 17. Auditions will be held at the CSUF Performing Arts Center. For more information please call (714) 278-2434.
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“Domestic Priorities,” an exhibit that brings together three California artists whose work draws parallels between the process of making art and the routine of domestic life, runs through Oct. 22. The Muckenthaler Cultural Center Foundation is located at 1201 W. Malvern Ave., in Fullerton. It is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, and 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Admission costs $2 for adults, $1 for students and seniors, and children are free. For more information call (714) 738-6595. “The Intimate Collaboration: Prints from the Teaberry Press,” an exhibit of significant output of the press produced by collaborations between master printer, Tim Berry, and a distinguished group of contemporary artists, is on display at the Cal State Fullerton Grand
Central Art Center through Sept. 17. The Cal State Fullerton Grand Central Art Center is located at 125 North Broadway in Santa Ana. Hours are Tuesday through Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, visit http:// www.arts.fullerton.edu/events/ Mary Beth Crain, author of “A Widow, a Chihuahua, and Harry Truman” will be at Borders bookstore in Long Beach to sign books and will host a live Chihuahua Fashion Show at 7:30 p.m. Chihuahua owners are encouraged to dress their dogs up to participate in the fashion show. Prizes will be awarded to the Most Fashionable Chihuahua in categories like Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter Wear; Most Bizarre Chihuahua Outfit and more. Borders is located at 2110 Bellflower Blvd., in Long Beach in the Los Altos Market Center. For more information, please call (562) 799-0486.
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New fitness schedule added to Recreation Center recentnCENTER: Classes include circuit training, cardio exercises and Kung Fu Daily Titan Staff Writer
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those who give out the awards are the same people representing the winners. He listens to a lot of Spanish music and is an amateur critic. “Why segregate the Latinos? Why can’t we continue to celebrate talents under one roof?” Ramirez said. “They can’t even get the right genre of music correct when separating the bands into award categories. “They don’t pick the artist that really deserves the award most of the time.”
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they took part in a theme-oriented self-study to prepare the school for accreditation. Along with several other select universities, CSUF established a 30person task force and six-member steering committee to compile data used to define and refine the school, a process new for WASC. “The CSUF WASC Task Force, which involved every segment of our campus community, spent more than two years conducting the self-study upon which WASC based its reaccred-
ALZHEIMER’S n from page 1 wife with frail arms and moans. The moment is angelic, reflecting the bond of their 48-year marriage. The moment is briefly interrupted when Ann Mirza, one of the caretakers, tells Barbara that Bill doesn’t like oatmeal. Mirza says, “I made oatmeal with cinnamon and sugar in it, and he said, ‘No!’” Barbara smiles and again looks at her husband. “Did you say that?” she asks him, but Bill has fallen asleep. Mirza is one of five caretakers at the home. She decided to work at the home after her own mother died of cancer. Through caring for her mother, Mirza learned that her time should be spent caring for the elderly. “I love taking care of people and a home like this one is the step before a convalescent home,” Mirza said. “There’s no personal attention in a nursing home,” she said. “Here we get to know the patient.” The home currently has three other
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Eight new aerobics classes have been added to the fitness schedule and new membership rules have been introduced at the Student Recreation/ Fitness Center this semester in an attempt to increase enrollment and participation. Rec Center members must obtain a fitness pass to participate in the classes. All currently enrolled students are automatically Rec Center members and get the pass for free because the program is funded through the student fees. Faculty, staff and community members can purchase the pass for $45 per semester. In the past, Rec Center members had to enroll in a class and could only go to that particular class. The enrollment was free for students but other members had to pay approximately $25 per month per class. Ron Cabudol, senior recreation coordinator, said the changes have been planned for a while. The implementation started at the end of last semester when Andrea Willer was hired as director of the facility. “I came in at the very end of the semester and spent the end of the semester observing what the current program looks like and trying to analyze why we had the level of participation that we did, which was quite low,” Willer said. Together with several other Rec Center employees, Willer studied the types of offered classes, the times when they were offered and the flexibility of the program. “By initiating this program, which is much more like a club, like 24Hour Fitness or L.A. Fitness, we were hoping to attract students to stay on campus to take their fitness opportunities rather than go off campus,”
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Students do abdominal exercises as part of the new program Willer said. Cabudol said he would like to see more student participation. “I feel that as large as this campus is, students don’t take advantage of the program,” Cabudol said. By the end of the second week of the semester, 75 students picked up their fitness passes. Willer said he expects the number to increase because many participants in the classes took advantage of an unofficial two-week grace period when the passes were not checked. The new classes are Ab Lab, Circuit Training for Women, Mini-Tri Training, Gutts, Butts & Thighs, Wet Workout, Cardio Groove and Kung Fu, which has been a campus club for 15 years. The center also continues to offer beginning and intermediate aerobics and Yoga Motion. The classes are particularly popular among women, which was intentional because the past data suggested that the AS Rec Sports program was heavily influenced by male participants. Kung Fu instructor, Cathy Johnson, said the participation in her class doubled this semester.
“We have a lot more students interested in the program,” she said. “Before it was people from the community.” She said she also noticed an increased number of female participants. “Normally we would get probably three males for every female, but this semester we probably have three females for every male.” Irene Vasquez, one of the new Kung Fu students, appreciates the convenience of the program. “I still have the membership to Bally’s, but they don’t offer classes convenient for me,” she said. Yoga Motion instructor, Nancy Rosenberg said she has also noticed changes in the program. “There’s a greater interest from both students and community members,” she said. On Friday, Willer met with Chip West, who is in charge of Associate Students marketing and promotions, to figure out the best way to inform students about the new classes. The fitness pass and class schedule are available at the AS Rec Sports Office PE 121.
Michael Greene, CEO/President of Recording Academy promises something different. “The world of Latin music is incredibly diverse,” Greene said in a press release. “This show will highlight a wide variety of the top Latin artists, as well as those who have a great influence on the current success of Latin music.” Co-hosts will include Gloria Estefan, Andy Garcia, Jennifer Lopez and Jimmy Smits. The show will be seen in 120 different countries and will feature performances by Christina Aguilera, Mana and Marc Anthony. N’Snyc will debut “Yo Te Voy A Amor” (This I Promise You) with the up-
and-coming Latin group, Son by Four. Professor of music, Ricardo Soto, also believes the awards could have alternative motives. Although he didn’t know enough of the politics to comment on his feelings about the first Latin Grammy Awards, he did voice some concern regarding its purpose. “Will it be a true reflection of the American culture or do they just want to make money?” Soto asked. “We’re viable in that way.” The awards show will air on CBS at 9 p.m. tonight, broadcast by Westwood One and the Hispanic Broadcasting Corp., a worldwide Spanish-language radio network.
itation ‘action letter,’” said Academic Senate Chair Sandra Sutphen. The self-study focused on elements of the university’s missions and goals, especially its progress in becoming a learning-centered academic community.WASC’s 12-member evaluation team visited the campus in March and found it to be in compliance with accreditation standards. Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs Keith Boyum said the priority areas the commission recommended for further work were the areas on which the task force focused in its self-study. “We find it gratifying that the com-
mission and the campus see eye to eye on priorities for the coming months and years,” Boyum said. “And we look forward to a future in which our key mission is even better fulfilled.” At the convocation, Gordon said that a goal of the administrators is to constantly re-tool, re-think and re-invest resources. The 10-year accreditation assures this process will continue. “This is a validation not only for the direction in which we have been headed for the past decade, but for the commitment of our campus community to learning,” Gordon said.
residents. Joe, 93, has Parkinson’s disease, and hasn’t been visited by family in nearly two months. Earl, who Barbara refers to as “the new kid on the block,” is a new arrival who also has Alzheimer’s. The last resident, another man named Bill, is proud of the many family portraits he has displayed in his room. Every Sunday his family visits and takes him out to dinner. But the home sees more of Barbara than all the other family members combined. Her visits vary, depending on how emotionally upset she gets. “I can’t talk to him [Bill],” Barbara said while looking down at her clasped hands. With tear-filled eyes, she said, “I just have to hold him. Sometimes it’s OK, and sometimes it’s not.” Barbara gently opened her hands and touched her husband’s face. He still slept. Mirza opened the front door, triggering a chiming sound. “They have to have that so they know when someone leaves the house,” Barbara said The front door isn’t the only safety feature. A red-and-white First Aid box
hangs on a wall in the living room, accompanied by a fire alarm. There is a locked closet, which holds each resident’s medicine and only the caretakers have access. The cost of Colima Homes depends on the type of necessary care for each resident. Barbara pays $2,000 a month since insurance won’t cover the cost. “There were other places, asking up to $3,700 a month,” Barbara said. Bill is now on hospice, a program that eases the discomfort of terminally-ill patients when the anticipated survival time is under six months. It’s now nearing 3:15 p.m. and Bill is still asleep. Barbara touches his sunken cheeks, and he slowly awakens. They look at each other with a familiar stare. Barbara’s bottom lip begins to quiver and through her glasses, tears begin to fill her hazel eyes. Bill is tired, and Barbara realizes it’s almost time to let him rest. “We sure used to have a lot of fun together,” Barbara says stroking Bill’s shoulders and arms. “Now I just sit and wait. I go home and wait for the phone to ring.”
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Daily Titan Staff Writer Tiny hands eagerly touched sea crabs and other creatures found offshore.
“I think that this is a great experience for young children,” said Coletta Garrity, who brought her three young nieces, ages 6, 5 and 1 1/2 to the 16th annual Toshiba Tallships Festival. “They’re having a great time.” Dana Point Harbor welcomed an armada of historical sailing ships on Saturday to kick off a historic celebration. Sponsored by Toshiba, the Ocean Institute and the Orange County Register, the festival greeted people of all ages for a free weekend of adventure. The 130-foot Pilgrim — the first of six vessels to enter into the harbor,
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Performers dress in costumes of the periods to relive history.
and secure itself at the Ocean Institute — lured spectators. A full-size Civil War cannon fired as each of the tallships sailed down the main channel, echoing 150 years since California’s admittance into the Union on Sept. 9, 1850. Sails flew as the Pilgrim of Newport, the Bill of Rights, the Swift of Ipswich, Spike Africa and the Talosa joined the Pilgrim. The Pilgrim and most of the other vessels were opened to the viewing public. Spectators were given the opportunity to learn what it was like to sail the seas during the 19th century. Among the vessels, the Pilgrim is considered the centerpiece for the festival, as well as the institute. According to the institute, this tallship replica provides national award-winning living history and educational programs to more than 16,000 students each year. The children are taught lessons in history and communication outside a traditional classroom. Children were in awe as they heard loud cannons during the festival, and sported plastic eye patches and black pirate bandannas. They participated in a number of events, including how to make baskets, shell necklaces and grass headbands. Children looked at the sun through a big telescope at the Solar Observatory and competed in a scavenger hunt for “treasures.” The Port Royal Privateers, clad in pirate attire, entertained the audience with skits such as mock trials and weddings. Music filled the air during the Sea Chantey Concert, with performances by internationally acclaimed musi-
cians and storytellers. Scrimshaw, which are carvings on whalebones and teeth, were on display. Among the other booths participating in the festivities were the local Sea Exploring Units, which had interactive knot-tying and line-heaving demonstrations. Between the firing of heart-pounding cannons and festive music, people admired the work of artists and photographers. Artist Bannon H. Fu was among the many artists displaying his work. Fu, who has been deaf from the time he was 1, captures the wind in his paintings. Fu’s daughter, May, a 28-year-old graduate student served as an interpreter between the artist and interested spectators. “We were told that nobody loves the wind more than sailors do, so that’s why we came to the festival,” May said. Aside from artwork, the sweet smell of funnel cakes, Kettle Korn popcorn and spicy Italian sausages, spectators could find booths catering to the protection of marine life and ocean waters. Larie Yoshida, the office manager at the Ocean Institute said she hoped the festival inspired fun as well as environmental education. “We have it [the festival] every year and it’s a great opportunity to get people involved with our organization,” Yoshida said. The institute, which opened in 1981 as a nonprofit organization, is dedicated to increasing awareness and understanding of the ocean and marine life.
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Old Clipper ship docked at harbor as part of the celebration.
New class making waves nACTIVITY: The university now offers a surfing class taught at Bolsa Chica and Huntington Beach By Kelly Mead
Daily Titan Staff Writer In 1912, a Hawaiian named Duke Kahanamoku brought surfing to the mainland when he represented the United States as a swimmer in the Olympics. After that, surfing grew to become a
dominant force in West Coast culture. A surfing class is now available to Cal State Fullerton students. Taught by Alison Wittwer, the class meets along the beaches of Bolsa Chica and Huntington. Every Tuesday and Thursday morning students gather along the beach in order to run out into the waves and try to catch a ride. Tonya Studds, a kinesiology major, said she was looking for a class to fill an aquatic requirement for kinesiology majors. “I wanted to try a sport that I could do for the rest of my life,” she said. When Studds first learned about the class, she said to herself, “Get credits
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Tonya Studds is one of the students that plans to learn to surf.
for surfing? OK, were do I sign up?” Wittwer said learning from others’ mistakes is one advantage of taking the class. She said learning to surf on her own was difficult. “I made all the mistakes a beginner makes that doesn’t know which end is up,” she said. Wittwer said that safety is one lesson beginning surfers shouldn’t have to learn the hard way. “Anytime you have a class, hopefully, if the instructor’s good, you learn at least how not to hurt yourself,” she said. Wittwer said that one common danger that even experienced surfers do, is hitting themselves with their own board. Even after learning proper safety procedures, Denise Deofe, a student in the class, hit her head on her surfboard and gave herself a bloody lip on the second day of class. Deofe said that she took the class in order to make her schedule more interesting. “My classes are all educational and I wanted something that would keep me interested in school,” she said. Studds said, “Alison is a good teacher” and the class gives students “the best of both worlds.” She said students are encouraged to work at there own level. Studds, for example, stood up on the board on the first day of class. Wittwer said she hopes that all the students will at least be able to stand up by the end of the class. Wittwer bases her class mainly on
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Alison Wittwer instructs student in the new class offered at CSUF. getting out on the waves and learning Wittwer explained one of the reato surf. Students are also expected to sons surfing is so appealing to her. know a little bit about surf culture, “Think about all the forms of energy surfing history, oceanography, weath- there are — lightning bolts, light, hurer, repairing surfboards and safety. ricanes, wind,” she said. “The water Wittwer encourages any students is the only form of energy you can who would consider taking the class actually ride. The weight of an 8to come down to the beach and watch foot wave is like two semitrucks, and how the class works. you’re riding that water. You’re doing “I’d love for students to come and it on your own muscle power, on a tiny check it out,” Wittwer said. piece of fiber glass.”
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Twenty-three-year-old Beca Torres participated Friday, Sept. 8 in the Clairol Tour 2000, which donates hair to Locks of Love, at Cal State Fullerton’s Quad.
One Lock at a Time
Since its founding in 1997, Locks of Love has given dozens of children who suffer from medical conditions hair prosthetics
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nip. With one swoop of the scissors, 10 inches patches. It occurs in males and females of all ages and of Leeva Chang’s shiny black hair falls to the races, but onset usually occurs in childhood. It is estiground. A crowd of more than 70 onlookers mated that approximately two percent of the population gasp. Hairdresser Jacob Neal hands Chang the is affected, or over four million in the United States. hair, fastened by a white ponytail holder. She Locks of Love’s executive director, Jennifer Cox, said holds it up, smiling, and says, “it’s so pretty.” the number of donations they receive is rapidly increasChang, who graduated from Cal State Fullerton in ing each year. 1992 and is now a professor at UC Davis, was the first “We hope to be able to make 200 wigs this year,” Cox volunteer Friday to donate her hair to Locks of Love. said. Locks of Love is a non-profit organization that provides Part of Locks of Love’s mission statement is to custom, vacuum cap hairpieces to financially disad- provide “hair prosthetics to financially disadvantaged vantaged children who children with medical have lost their hair. hair loss ... to restore Chang’s haircut was their self-esteem and part of the Clairol Tour self-confidence.” 2000, which began givAccording to an ing free makeovers at article published in the malls and college camLocks of Love newspuses across the counletter, associate profestry in mid-July. All hair sor of child psychiacut over 5 inches will try at the University be donated to Locks of Miami School of of Love. In its first Medicine, Eugenio event at a college camRothe, says that a pus, Clairol stopped healthy self-esteem at CSUF last Friday is largely dependent where it stationed itself on looking like the in the southwest corner crowd. of the quad from 9 a.m. “The most importo 4 p.m. tant thing socially Chang had heard from ages 7 to 12 is to about the event and be part of a group and just happened to be in not stand out,” Rothe the area. She was a said. “Somebody with little nervous before no hair stands out and the big cut but mostly can be cruelly scapeexcited. goated.” “I wanted to donate A c c o r d i n g in high school, but I to “Pediatric didn’t get to so this is Dermatology,” most another opportunity,” teenagers are unhappy Chang said. with their appearance Along with Chang, and hair loss only seven other female amplifies these feelstudents donated 10 ings. In some cases, inches of hair before these feelings lead to the event was over. social withdrawal and Locks of Love, After the initial cut for the donation, Clairol hair isolation. which was founded Jamie Perkovich, in 1997, has helped dressers style participant Beca Torres’ hair. 18, from Rinoes, New approximately 200 Jersey received her children since its first wig from Locks of year of operation. Love when she was 16 years old. Perkovich, who has Recipients are under the age of 18, primarily female alopecia areata, lost all of her hair at 13 years old. She and usually suffer from a medical condition called alo- endured three years of synthetic wigs and hats, which pecia areata. Alopecia areata is a common auto immune often led to teasing by other students. disease that results in the loss of hair on the scalp that “It was hard because you’re trying to grow up and usually starts with one or more small, round, smooth find out who you are and then you have to deal with the
Information Technology Specialist Robin Nazaruk holds a lock of her hair. teasing too,” said Perkovich. After hearing about Locks of Love on television, Perkovich contacted the organization and received her hairpiece in 1999. To make one hairpiece, Locks of Love needs 12 ponytails of at least 10 inches each. Ponytails shorter than 10 inches are sold to help offset the at-cost manufacturing of the hairpieces. Clairol only gives free haircuts to women donating at least 5 inches of hair, but priority goes to those giving 10 inches or more. Jenny George, a freshman international business major, was one of those hoping to give her 5 inches before the day was done. Although she did not have enough to give 10 inches, she had no qualms about having 5 inches chopped. “It’s not like I’m getting an arm cut off or something.” George said. “It’s just hair, it’ll grow back.” Candice Aguirre, a freshman undeclared major, debated whether to get 5 inches cut. “It’s a good cause and it would be nice to get my hair styled,” Aguirre said. “I had a friend with alopecia and I know how excited she was when she got her hair.” Neal, who has styled athletes including ice skater Kristi Yamaguchi, and soccer player Mia Hamm, said working with Locks of Love has breathed a whole new life into the tour. This is the first year Clairol has donated the hair and Neal’s second with the tour. “It’s extremely positive,” Neal said. “It gives the opportunity for more women to get involved in a charity
they normally wouldn’t be able to get involved with,” Neal, who has been cutting hair for 23 years, said it also causes the makeovers to be more dramatic. Women are more willing to cut off more hair because it’s for such a good cause. “The women are so excited to be cutting, instead of being hesitant,” said Neal. Another highlight of the tour for Neal was finding scissors tough enough to chop the ponytail off with one snip. Jennifer Rungo, a first grade teacher from San Bernardino, came to campus just to get the cut. “I read about the event in Self about two months ago and I’ve been growing my hair out since then,” Rungo said. Besides the hair that will be donated from the Clairol Tour, Cox said 90 percent of the donations are received by mail. According to the organization’s web site, children comprise more than 80 percent of the donors. One of these by mail donors was Laura Zazuetta, a junior psychology major. Zazuetta donated the hair her senior year of high school after her mother read an article about the organization in the Orange County Register. “After I got my senior pictures taken, I cut 14 inches and sent it in,” said Zazuetta. “I loved it.” Perkovich felt the same way about her wig. Unlike the synthetic wigs she had worn before, the wig she received from Locks of Love did not fall off during gym class or thin in the back. “Its like real hair, I can wash it everyday,” said
Wednesday, September 13, 2000
Daily Titan Football Rankings NFL 1.Tampa Bay (2-0, two first place votes) Future will ultimately depend on qb Shaun King not D 2.St. Louis (2-0, two first place votes) Two games, two shootouts, two wins for champs 3.Buffalo (2-0) Looks like the Bills are back 4.Baltimore (2-0) Impressive win in Jacksonville, very impressive 5.Oakland (2-0) Rich Gannon leads the Silver and Black attack 6.Denver (1-1) Mike Anderson fills in quite nicely for TD 7.Detroit (2-0) Not nice wins but still wins 8.New York Giants (2-0) Tiki Barber leading the way 9.Jacksonville (1-1) Jimmy Smith best wide receiver in the NFL? 10.New York Jets (2-0) AFC East battle with Buffalo on Sunday
Soccer America Top 20 as of 9/13/2000
NCAA 1.Nebraska (2-0, two first place votes) Nobody said it was going to be easy in South Bend 2.Florida State (2-0, one first place vote) Early test for Seminoles against Georgia Tech. 3.Michigan (2-0, one first place vote) Battle of the Beasts on Saturday at Rose Bowl 4.Wisconsin (2-0) Badgers avoid Pac 10 embarrassment against Oregon 5.Kansas State (2-0) Don’t see real competition until Sept. 30 against Colorado 6.Florida (2-0) Annual showdown with Tennessee this Saturday 7.Virginia Tech (2-0) Who is this Michael Vick guy? 8.Washington (2-0) Huskies didn’t listen to those Hurricane warnings 9.Texas (1-0) Only one win and it was against Louisiana-Lafayette 10.UCLA (2-0) Win against Wolverines on Saturday would be something
Note:The Daily Titan Football Rankings are strictly the views of the DT sports staff and members of the DT editorial staff. First place votes are the views of the sports editors and selected DT staff writers
1.UCLA 3-0-0 2.Connecticut 2-1-0 3.Portland 3-0-1 4.Penn State 3-0-0 5.Wake Forest 2-1-0 6.Furman 3-0-0 7.St John’s 3-1-0 8.Duke 2-2-0 9.Stanford 2-0-0 10.Clemson 2-1-0 11.Virginia 2-2-0 12.Southwest Missouri State 4-0-0 13.CSUF 4-0-0 14.Indiana 2-2-0 15.North Carolina 3-1-0 16.George Mason 4-0-0 17.Brown 2-0-0 18.South Carolina 3-1-0 19.Creighton 3-0-0 20.Pittsburgh 3-0-0 In other soccer rankings CSUF is ranked 7th in the NSCAA poll and 13th in the NCAA Division I Men’s Media Rankings
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