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Student performs at nARTS: Brian Robbins is a music education major and alumnus of Irvine High School By Peggy Gomez
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Trombone player Brian Robbins will be playing at the opening ceremony for the Olympic Games held in Sydney, Australia.
The Olympics are opening today with a ceremony featuring 2,000 participants. One of these participants is music education major, Brian Robbins, who was selected by his high school band teacher, as an Irvine High School alumnus, to play the trombone in
Australia. Irvine High School has been practicing, along with other schools from Orange County and San Diego, for the past four months, once a month, all day on scheduled weekends. Robbins, along with approximately 400 other students from California, Georgia and Alabama were flown with all expenses paid, to prepare for the Olympics, 15 days ago. They join countries including Japan, Mexico, Singapore, Italy, and Australia for practice. The group is lodging in Bathurst, two hours away from Olympic Stadium in Sydney. The two-hour trip to practice sessions at Sydney takes place every other day, and the sessions last about
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nTRANSIT: Many are finding trains an option to air travel with recent accidents scaring passengers By Camille Jones
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Daily Titan Staff Writer Financial Aid has increased for future college students. Gov. Gray Davis has signed legislation granting funds to students who have a good academic standing and financial need. The Cal Grant Program has been expanded to provide more funds to college students. Not since the G.I. Bill was introduced has any program been comparable. “These bills say to California students, if you do your part by studying hard, we’ll do our part to help you afford college,” Davis said in a press release. Scholarships will be awarded to students that score the highest on the Star Exam prior to entering college. One thousand dollars will be granted for use toward post-secondary education. Students that score highest in math and science on the Advanced Placement exams will be granted up to $2,500. To establish the Merit Scholarship Program, $118 million was provided. Under the new Cal Grant Program, one out of three students
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pus. “Brian is a nice young man and plays the trombone well for a college-level trombone player,” said Robert Sanders, trombone ensemble teacher at Cal State Fullerton. Off campus Brian belongs to a trombone quartet called The Balboa Bachelors, which is a band that has released compact discs and participated in an inauguration involving President Ronald Reagan. Brian is still active as an assistant to the band coach at Irvine High School. “Brian can always have a good time, and also cares about the people around him,” said David Donaldson, a life-long friend of Robbins.
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three hours. “It’s a pretty awesome sight to see all of the countries participating,” Robbins said. “Some of us have even taken on the common slang like ‘mate’ and ‘goodaye.’” When the group arrived in Australia, they were treated to three days of sightseeing, including the AMP Tower, downtown Sydney, and the Three Sisters. “That is a spectacular view of the countryside,” Robbins said. Robbins has dedicated years of work and practice to the trombone. At Irvine High School, Brian participated in the marching band, jazz band and in musicals. Brian is now involved in the symphonic band and jazz band on cam-
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An Amtrack train rolls into Fullerton Station as passengers await to board the alternative transport.
Susan Beeney, a business traveler, sat at the Amtrak station in Fullerton awaiting a commuter train because she likes to travel by train. Her choice was not influenced by a fear of falling out of the sky or struggling to get on a non-canceled flight. Beeney decided to travel by rail because “it [the train] gives me a long time to just sit and relax.” Airlines have experienced a number of setbacks lately. During the summer, United Airlines had so many of its flights canceled that they were deemed to have the worst on-time service schedule of any airline for that time period. Not long ago, two small planes bumped into each other over Westminster and had to make unexpected landings at the airport in Fullerton. Before that, pieces of a plane fell on to Dockweiler Beach, and before that, a jetliner crashed in Bahrain. Recent newscasts that have reported on these problems, one after the other, might have reminded some travelers of this past spring when the Alaska Airlines plane crashed off Port Hueneme. After that accident, there appeared to be increased coverage of airplane accidents and near-misses nationwide. One plane had a wheel fall off. Another one slid into a gas station. And another had to make an emer-
gency landing because a bird flew into the engine. While no mode of transportation is completely safe, does this recent onslaught of midair bumps, crashes and flight cancellations cause travelers to temporarily seek alternate means of transportation? Another passenger waiting at the Amtrak station, Suzanne Doller, sought train travel as a way to bring her vacation to a close. Doller said that the airlines’ recent difficulties did not have a negative impact on the way that she chose to travel this summer. “It doesn’t affect me at all,” she said. “I fly and take the train. In fact, I just got off of a plane, then I took the train to get back here.” Although some Amtrak personnel say that for the last few months of the summer there was an increase in ridership, it isn’t certain if the increase was due to travelers who had already planned on traveling by train anyway or if it was due to a hesitancy of some vacationers to get on a plane for whatever reason. Amtrak can’t contribute part of its ridership increase to Fullerton senior and English major Courtney Dundas. Dundas said that while she wouldn’t choose to fly right now, she wouldn’t necessarily take the train either. “Probably right now I wouldn’t go anywhere [on a plane], but after it all blows over I would,” Dundas said. “And I wouldn’t take the train because I don’t know anything about it.” It would seem that the airlines are having a bad streak right now, but theirs is not the only mode of transportation to have bad times. Many trains have derailed for what appeared to be no reason at all and of course there have been numer-
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New Bank of America simulator provides an Olympic experinTECHNOLOGY: The tour will travel throughout the country until it reaches its destination at Salt Lake City By Jamie K. Ayala
Daily Titan Staff Writer Fasten your seat belts and get ready for river rafting, crocodile wrestling and helicopter adventures aboard the Australian Outback Airlines, as part of the “Down Under Tour” sponsored by Bank of America. The simulated tour, which began in 1999, is making its final stops in Southern California before ending in Salt Lake City, home of the upcoming winter Olympics.
Bank of America spokesperson, Ashleigh Adams, said the tour was put together to reinforce Bank of America’s sponsorship of the U.S. Olympic teams. “Because most people will not be able to travel back to Australia for the Olympics, we’ve brought the experience to them,” Adams said. Since its opening, the tour has traveled 18,000 miles through 48 cities in 21 states. It features Olympic pastimes like an aboriginal art exhibit; a replica of Australia’s most recognized landmark, the Sydney Opera House; an interactive tour of the continent; and rock climbing the safe way. Speak with native Australians about their homeland and take home the experience with a purchase from the Outpost, in which the proceeds can benefit the U.S. Olympic team or the Aboriginal Art Council, a non-profit
entity. While Bank of America funded the exhibits, tourism bodies from different Australian states contributed informational signs and Australian actors and images for the simulation and short film, said Vickie Osborne, group director assistant of trade marketing for the Australian Tourism Commission. Sporting brown tour guide clothes, the Australian tourism experts are available to talk about their country and what can be seen there. At each stop, the tour is ran by local Bank of America volunteers, participating in all aspects including giving tours, greeting visitors, and staffing each exhibit component. “‘The Down Under Tour’ is more than an Australian exhibit, it is also a tribute to U.S. Olympic athletes past and present,” said Hugh McColl Jr., chairman and executive chief officer. “Their pioneering spirit, discipline
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BRIEFS Brea Appoints New Community Services Director City Manager Tim O’Donnell announced Wednesday the appointment of Scott Malkemus as the new Community Services Director of the City of Brea. Malkemus, who has been the personnel director with Brea for 10 years, officially takes over Saturday, Sept. 16. Malkemus has been the acting Community Services Director since March after the former director retired. The Community Services Director works with the community on facilitating, supporting and providing cultural, recreational and human services. Malkemus holds a B.A. in religion and a Master in business administration. He is currently an “Administrator in Residence” in the Masters of Personnel Administration program at CSUF.
Brea and Yorba Linda Celebrate Partnership The cities of Brea and Yorba Linda have shared police services for 30 years. On Sept. 18, the Brea Police Department will mark the anniversary of the agreement with a special badge pinning ceremony at the Yorba Linda Community Center. Ten officers will be promoted. Douglas Dickerson and David Carlock have been named as the new captains. Three are announced as lieutenant rank; they include Martin Needham, Clyde Wason and Monica Anderson. Five have been promoted to sergeant; they are John Burks, Jack Coklin,
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Christopher Haddad, Gregory Parker and James Tibbetts. There are currently 107 sworn officers serving the two cities. Council members from both cities will participate in the celebration.
Workshop Set for Family Businesses Family Business owners can “have it all” at the Cal State Fullerton Family Business Council workshop Tuesday, Sept. 19. From 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Turnip Rose Conference Center at 300 S. Flower St. in Orange, national business consultant David Bork will discuss how family business owners can “have it all.” Topics include the importance of stucture and boundaries in family and in business; 10 qualities of families that remain positively connected and in business; and compounding the family asset base over the generations as a measure of success. Bork has worked with nearly 400 family owned concerns during the last 30 years. He has authored such books as “Family Business, Risky Business: How to Make It Work.” This is his third appearance before the Family Business Council. The Family Business Council was established in 1994. Its mission is to enhance the well-being and survivability of Southern California family businesses by providing opportunities for education, interaction and information to the needs and concerns of family businesses. Reservations are required and can be made by calling (714) 278-4182.
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news CAL E NDAR OF E VE NTS CALENDAR OF EVENTS Campus The Student Health Professional Association is hosting a question and answer session with Don Osborne, who specializes in counseling premed students on medical school admission secrets and strategies necessary to be competitive in the medical field. This event will take place at the Tuffree AB of the Titan Student Union on Friday, Sept. 15 at 1 p.m. Conducter 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 audition information applications, please call
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Community The 78th edition of the Los Angeles County Fair opens Sept. 14 and runs through Oct. 1 at the Fairplex in Pomona. Visit more than 300 live animals, shop more than 900 vendors and new products, check out over 70 rides and attractions. Also featured is: Thunder Alley, featuring the latest hot rods, vintage and historical racing vehicles and motorsports history and heritage; “Art 2000: Applauding Revolutionary Talent,” showing hundreds of entries in abstract, realism, three-dimensional and digital art; the Flower and Garden Pavilion, themed “Geometric Shapes”; as well as eight nighttime concerts
showcasing acts like Cheap Trick, Eddie Money and KC and The Sunshine Band. Admission is $10 for adults, $7 for seniors 60 and older ($3.50 on Tuesday, Senior Days), while children 612 are free on weekdays and $5 on weekends. Ages 5 and younger are free. Opening day admission is just $2 and carnival wristbands are $4.99 with a coupon from the Los Angeles Newspaper group. For more information, call (909) 623-3111 or visit http://www.fairplex.com. “The Intimate Collaboration: Prints from the Teaberry Press,” an exhibit of significant out put 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. Admission to this exhibit is free. For more information, visit http://www.arts. fullerton.edu/events/. Volunteer to collect data on the debris in the Dana Point Marine Life Refuge with the Ocean Institute on Saturday, Sept. 16. Meet up at the Ocean Institute at 9 a.m. or join a cleanup group at your favorite beach. For more information on Coastal Cleanup Day, click on http://www.coastal.ca.gov/ or call (949) 496-2274.
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New program channels communication funds nPROGRAM: SOAR will seek to connect students within the discipline with each other By Cindy Bertea
Daily Titan Staff Writer Clubs and organizations within the College of Communications will have greater access to funding with the implementation of a new program set to begin next month. Student Organizations-Accessing Resources (SOAR) is a concept modeled after other funding councils that not only seeks to distribute money, but provide a network for communications students. Associated Students Board of Directors Communications Chair Vincent Amaya stressed the importance of this new entity. “Mostly other ICCs [Inter-Club Councils] fund club events, we want to fund college events,” he said. SOAR will hopefully take flight
next month, said AS Board of Directors Communications Vice Chair Adam Byrnes, who is finalizing details with Amaya. The two are forwarding the concept developed during the 1999-2000 school year by former AS Board of Director Janeen Sarwine and Assistant Dean of Student Affairs Peggy Garcia Bockman. Amaya referenced the Tiki Boat mixer held by the Ad Club in December as an activity through which SOAR could connect communications students with each other. “SOAR will link ad majors with TV majors, with film majors, to build a network and help with individual areas of study,” Amaya said. Current communications graduate student Jim Miyano is also involved with SOAR, and described the program’s inclusive nature. “It’s a collaboration, a lending of talents,” he said. Miyano worked on the Communications Week activities last semester and said he was “recruited” to help with this new venture. The group worked through details regarding publicity and fine-tuned
by-laws during a meeting last Friday. Concerns were raised that communications groups would ask separately for monetary assistance for the same programs. Amaya said he hoped that the two hypothetical clubs would work together on a more collaborative proposal to avoid this problem. Bockman said that, in its nascent stages, SOAR should be receptive to all groups. “At this point, we’re not familiar with how the process will unfold,” she said. “We should be inclusive, open and try to accommodate.” Another issue tackled was how to address instructionally-related activities that might receive funding from other sources. The initial budget for SOAR allotted from AS funds were $5,000. Byrnes said this sum is considerably smaller than other ICC budgets, but that those groups have been on campus much longer, giving them a chance to grow. He also added the amount received from AS does not differ in any way from what is disbursed to other
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Assistant Dean of Communications Peggy Garcia Bockman discusses the dispersement of funds to communication clubs with students Adam Byrnes, Jim Miyouo and Vincent Amaya. groups. “It’s not that we get more money, it’s that the money is specifically channeled for communications students,” Byrnes said. Delegates within SOAR will vote on how to disburse funds to groups requesting monetary help. The delegates will be chosen from each of the communications clubs
Candidate takes time to visit LA County nPOLITICS: George W. Bush continued his Southern California campaign by visiting LA fairgrounds By Camille Jones
Daily Titan Staff Writer "We want Bush! We want Bush!" Amidst the pushing, vigorous sign waving and group chanting, Adele Swift struggled to hoist her son Gregory up on her shoulders at a Bush campaign rally. She bore the weight of the squirming 8-year-old because she wanted him to be able to get a clear view of the man who might be this country’s next president. Texas Gov. George W. Bush was at the Los Angeles County Fair Thursday
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such as gold medalists, Pablo Morales (swimming) and Ricci Luyties (volleyball), and super-heavyweight boxer Calvin Brock. Throughout the country Bank of America has also donated athletic equipment to many Boys and Girls Clubs in different cities. If the Orange County tour stop was missed, the encounter can still be experienced this weekend at Santa Monica Pier. Look for the white blowup structures and the Olympic torch. The exhibit is free to the public and will be open Friday 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Opening ceremonies of the XXVII Olympics began today. See your local listings for game times. The tour will continue until November.
to help kick off its opening day. Before taking part in the ceremonial ritual of cutting the ribbon, Bush spoke about the military, how the current administration lacks responsibility and concluded his five-minute speech by discussing educational issues here in California and nationwide. Bush made mention of the military by saying, "California understands that we must rebuild the military to keep the peace." Of the current administration, Bush said that the attitude of "if it feels good do it and if something goes wrong, blame somebody else" was irresponsible and it was time for those in government to "take responsibility" for what goes wrong in the country. Bush said, "Californians want a fresh start. They want someone who will lift the spirit of the country. My administration will do better than the last eight years."
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ous person versus train accidents at intersections. Last fall, three cross-country passenger trains derailed within weeks of one another. The few serious airplane stories of late have all happened during the last few weeks of summer. Seemingly, right on top of one another. Evidently, not a lot of people sit
Eight years is about as long as Gregory Swift has been alive. As his mother continues to adjust him on her shoulders, she explains that she pulled him and his 11-year-old brother Joseph out of school for the day because she believed the rally was "a civics lesson" for them. Vickie Buhman, of Diamond Bar, is another mother who introduced her child to politics. She brought her daughter Alyse Atkinson to the rally because "she just turned 18 and she can vote now." Atkinson, a freshman at Mt. San Antonio College, said of the rally, "it’s interesting ‘cause politics is all new to me." While Atkinson took in her first political rally, her mother listened carefully to what Bush had to say about education. Buhman said his plans for the future of education in this state and country was important to her because she has four daughters in school. Bush said he wants to see "every child down and invest energy into thinking about how these things seem to come and go in groups. Or maybe these recent plane mishaps don’t affect the way people get around. Business finance senior Desiree Ramirez, wouldn’t let the current airline situation prevent her from flying. “It doesn’t matter for me personally,” Ramirez said. “I mean, I drive my car on the freeway and anything could happen there.”
in California receive a first rate education and see the public school system educate every child in America." Commenting on Bush’s views, Buhman said, "I liked what he had to say about the military and education. There’s so much trouble in our schools. We need some new blood in there." Carrie Hawkins, of Pasadena, was also there to hear Bush discuss the educational welfare of the country. Hawkins is the chairman of the board for an organization called Local Incentives for Learning Today (LIFT). Hawkins said her reason for supporting the Bush campaign was she "affirms all he stands for." "He stands for true reform, things that are good for the American people. I support Bush, his wife and Cheney because of their belief that the parents make the best choices for their children, not the central bureaucracy," Hawkins said.
and organizations. There are also four officers — chair, vice chair, director of administration, and director of finance — the officer duties range from coordinating programs to fund management. Bockman said this composition will foster communication among the clubs. “This is an advisory level among
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will receive Financial Aid versus the previous one out of five. According to the Governor’s Office, students eligible for aid beginning in 2000 may reap some of the new benefits as early as this month. Students that have a grade-point average of 3.0 and are financially eligible under Cal Grant A, will receive a subsidy toward a public or private education in California. A 2.0 average will qualify students for funding under Cal Grant B, toward an education at any community college, CSU, UC, public or private education, in California. “The new Cal Grant Program will fulfill our master plan [budget], making education accessible to everyone,” said Deborah McKracken, director of Financial Aid. “Now all students have access
peers,” she said. “Hopefully there will be cross-pollination of how clubs are effective,” she said. Byrnes agreed. “This is more than just resources. SOAR is also about ideas, that’s what is unique about this ICC,” he said.
to a Higher education.” Financial eligibility for Cal Grant A means an income of $64,100, supporting a family of four. To be eligible under Cal Grant B, the income cannot exceed $33,700, also for a family of four. “With the Cal State University fee among the nation’s lowest, this historic Financial Aid program renews the California dream and will open university doors for many more students,” said Charles B. Reed, chancellor for the CSUs. Awards may range from a paid tuition at the community college, CSU or UC to $9,700 in subsidies toward private schools in California. In addition, 22,500 re-entry or first-time adult students may be eligible to receive the benefits of the new Cal Grant Program. “It is expected that 48 percent of all freshmen at Cal State Fullerton will be eligible for this new grant during 2000-01,” McKracken said.
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Weekly Horoscope: Sept. 15 to Sept. 21 Virgo Aug. 22 - Sept. 22 You’ll be the center of everyone’s attention for the next few days. Unfortunately, for your friends and family, you will pay more attention to your own hobbies and interests than to them. Be careful not to ignore them too much, because they’re not that patient.
Capricorn Dec. 21 - Jan. 19 Illness is in the midst, so take care of yourself. You are so busy with work, family and friends that you neglect your own needs. Don’t forget that you need your own personal quality time to restore your vitality. If not, you risk feeling drained and antisocial.
Taurus April 21 - May 20 Improvements, cleaning and repair are the primary descriptive words for the next few days. You may remodel your house, clean up and organize your office or fix your car. After you get everything done, get some rest. Know when to stop and not overstrain yourself.
Libra Sept. 23 - Oct. 22 Business deals and investments characterize the coming week’s agenda. You must read all the fine print and not become enamored with fast-talkers and charming personalities. Keep an eye open for swindlers, but don’t ignore a good deal when you see it.
Aquarius Jan. 20 - Feb. 18 Compromise might be a good idea during a heated argument, or you may lose a dear friend over no good reason. Keep planning to a minimum because they will change as soon as you write them down. You may be invited to a friend’s party. Go — you may meet someone interesting.
Gemini May 21 - June 20 All you’ll want to do is socialize. You are surrounded by people who truly care about you. Talk to them, learn from them, and party with them. Enjoy your life, but don’t ignore your responsibilities. People will be counting on you to come through, so don’t let them down.
Scorpio Oct. 23 - Nov. 22 You may experience drastic changes in your life within the next few days. It may be a move, a change of job or someone new in your life. Make decisions based on logic and what is best for you, not totally on emotion. Most of the changes will be positive in nature, so you shouldn’t feel apprehensive about them.
Pisces Feb. 19 - March 20 Your creative talents are at a peaking. Take advantage. Write, draw, dance — or do whatever you feel like doing to release this creative energy. Your are very loved. More than you know, in fact. Keep an eye out for someone who is watching out for you because this person might be a significant influence in your life now and in the future.
Sagittarius Nov. 23 - Dec. 20 Stay away from mechanical and electronic devices, because you may break them around this time. You will be feeling uncoordinated and disoriented. It may be best to keep a low profile and let better-qualified people handle equipment, or you may end up having to pay for malfunctions.
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Aries March 21 - April 20 Avoid arguments and altercations. You will not have the upper hand and will probably lose the battle. A family member or friend may become ill and need your attention. Be there for that person, he or she would be there for you. Look out for people looking to deceive you for their own self-interests.
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Cancer June 21 - July 21 People will be coming to you for advice of all kinds. You will tell them what they need to hear and listen when they need an open ear. You will be called a good friend, and will bond on much deeper levels with new friends. Old friends will become even closer. Leo July 22 - Aug. 21 You are beginning to realize what you really want out of life. After you set your goals, keep to your plans. Follow your intuition and determination to succeed at what you have set out to do. You are restless and want to make the changes as soon as possible. But don’t be rash. Patience is your best guide. — Jessica Peralta
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ACROSS 2. Sean Combs 5. Chevrolet model cir. 1963-1972 6. Internet slang 7. Pound for pound, the strongest animal ever 8. Automated Teller Machine 12. Club that drafted CSUF pitcher Adam Johnson 16. Hair 17. Mayo (sp.) 19. German mathematician 21. A deadly snake of Central and Southern Africa 22. Sanrio cat
DOWN 1. Alike 3. Jennifer Aniston, Courtney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, Matthew Perry, David Schwimmer 4. Ophelia’s fencing-skilled brother 6. Host of New York Yankee workshop 9. One of three tiny bones in the middle ear 10.‑AS President 11. Thailand former name 13. Frozen H20 14. Campus security officer 15. Football-sized fruit that smells like socks 18. A point scored in tennis when the receiver is unable to touch a legal serve 20. Not bored
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CSUF parking not Campus parking hasn’t looked any better since first day of semester
I’ve only been into the deep bowels of the Cal State Fullerton parking lot three times this semester. It’s not that I don’t want to park there, it’s that every time I go in there I feel like I’m losing my mind. I saw two near car accidents within two minuets of driving into parking lot E the other day. People get so worried about finding a parking space that they are willing to take the risk of crashing their cars. What makes me even sicker, is the fact that this frenzied mood starts to rub off on me. Every time I’ve gone into someone has angered me so much that I have actually had fantasies about ripping them out of their car and pounding their heads onto their hood. My sickest moment in the parking lot was when I decided to give in to my impulses last week. Don’t get excited, I didn’t get into a fight with anyone, although that would
have made me feel really good. I had been waiting for about 20 minutes for a student to walk down the isle and hand over a space. When a woman finally walked up I felt myself getting anxious. “What if she’s not really leaving,” I asked myself? “What if I pull my car forward and she doesn’t leave? What then? I’ll have given the person waiting behind me an extra couple of my spaces to watch.” Frantically, I rolled down my passenger window and watched her approaching the section of the isle I was in. I was a hungry cheetah hiding behind a tree. I was focusing in on an antelope that could lead me to a burrow full of plump animals. I asked her casually with a huge smile, “Um, hi. Are you leaving or just dropping something off at your car.” She looked at me in disgust and disappeared into the next isle. Her car wasn’t even in my isle. This was an embarrassing moment. I wasn’t a Cheetah, I was obnoxious towards someone who was just trying
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to leave school without being mentally ransacked. In order to redeem myself for my bad parking behavior, I have made a list of rules. I believe if everyone followed these rules, it would make parking a lot easier. 1. DON’T back up and pull into a space when someone is waiting behind you. - DO accept the fact that you missed the space. Even if you have been waiting longer. You, after all, are the one who decided to wait where you did and in the parking lot, everyone is getting by on luck. 2. DON’T pull into an isle where there is already three cars waiting and try to fit in-between them. This can leave some cars with only a few spaces to wait for. And that is ridiculous. - DO find an isle were you can reasonably wait your turn without giving other drivers a snowballs chance in hell of ever getting to class. 3. DON’T hunt down students and offer them a ride to their car. Not only does this make you look like a frantic idiot; it’s also cheating. - DO allow yourself enough time to find a space. This is impossible with
a lot of students busy schedules, but I’m willing to bet that many of, if not most of, the students in the parking lot could have given themselves a little more time. 4. DON’T drive 1,000 miles per hour weaving in and out of the isles trying to find a space. This needs no explanation. - DO cautiously look both ways and give pedestrians the right of way. There are good reasons why our mothers and the law books have been telling us this for years.
5. DON’T physically harm anyone who has angers you in the parking lot. I don’t believe this has happened yet, but its not too far fetched. - If you’re like me and have trouble controlling your parking lot rage, park in the outer lots and take the shuttle. It probably won’t take much longer than waiting for a space, if it takes any longer at all. So those are my rules. Of course, if no one wants to follow these rules, we can always ask the school to freely distribute larger
yellow bumper stickers with the word A-hole written on them. This way students can passively get out their aggression and anxiety, while, at the same time, calling people on their bad behavior. Of course, if this happened 90 percent of the school would end up with a sticker on their car and CSUF would be known by drivers across the county as The A-holes. But I’m willing to take the good with the bad. —Kelly Mead is a Daily Titan Staff
The Mexican Independence celebration
Mexican independence is more then just drinking, partying and “carne asadas” it’s about the history of a nation By Raul Ascencio Rich aromas of Mexican-brewed spirits fused with guacamole-dosed tortilla rolls secrete the warm. California air. Thousands swarm into restaurants and nightclubs to celebrate what they perceive to be Mexican Independence day. It is the fifth day of May and jovial partygoers engage in festivities equipped with sombreros and a heap of misinformation comparable to the “Bay of Pigs” ordeal. Many of them, whether of Mexican heritage or not, dance around feverishly, oblivious to the fact that they should cease, and commence celebration in five months, on Sept. 16th. Yes, Mexican Independence day is tomorrow and because of prevalent, present misconceptions sweeping Southern California, the day is not received with a just amount of respect and reverence. It is imperative that we as a nation preserve the integrity of historical facts concerning revolutions, so that we can adequately sustain balance of power and continue on our flourishing path to prosperity. A concise description, highlighting the monumental events that comprised the Sept. 16, 1810 Mexican Independence declaration will aid in the cultural awareness of Californians, who are most closely and abundantly impacted by our southern next door neighbor.
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was nearly identical to their red, white, and blue revolutionary neighbors. They too, were caught in the coil of a European boa constrictor, a cross-Atlantic country, extracting from the wealth of their nation and from the morale of their citizens. Like the pitchfork-wielding minute men that were instrumental in the deterring of the English, the natives of Mexico were simple, agriculturalists who had no experience with hand-to-hand combat. Nor were they equipped to contend with the cannons and muskets of the Spaniards,
who infiltrated in the early 1500's, gravely altered their culture, and formed discriminatory socio-economic castes. The Spaniards created restrictive litigation that governed the people of Mexico. Their constitution, sponsored by King Ferdinand, distributed rights and privileges according to the potency level of the inhabitant’s Spanish blood. The “gachopines”, or full-blooded Spaniards, were given few regulations and savagely asserted their social status, as they dehumanized the “mestizos” (halfSpaniards) and the native Indians for over 300 years. However, in 1810, a lone, Catholic priest named Miguel Hidalgo gathered the downtrodden and the oppressed, Indians and “mestizos”, forever changing the land they had cultivated. “Mexicanos, Viva Mexico,” shouted Hidalgo as he valiantly appealed to the impoverished classes, urging his followers to squelch the tyranny that had obliterated populations of their native ancestors (Aztecs, Incas and Mayans). Propelled by desperation and an insatiable appetite for liberty, the revolters engaged in a bloody, drawn-out 11-year war. Yes, it was the peasantry that heeded to the call of revolution, not the bickering, sloth-paced politicians. The perseverance of the lower class was a vital ingredient leading to the success of the Mexican Revolution, which is also vivid evident in the previous, equally monumental revolutions of America and France. Now that you have a heightened under-
standing about Mexican Independence day, make reservations at your local Mexican food restaurant and celebrate the immense efforts of all participants of revolutions. For they formidably overcame the greatest adversity known to man, that of an overbearing, disillusioned government. Don’t hesitate to indulge in the moment tomorrow and consume ample amounts of taquitos and Dos XX brew, but never neglect the world-wide principle regarding revolution, articulated best in the words of William Hazlitt. “There is a secret pride in every human heart that revolts at tyranny. You may order and drive an individual, but you cannot make him respect you.” —Raul Ascencio is a Daily Titan Staff
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Questions arise about the candidates religious sincerBy Maralyna Slaughterbeck Recently the Anti Defamation League (ADL) admonished Connecticut Senator and Democratic vice-presidential candidate Joseph Lieberman for invoking religious scripture in his various speeches. Similarly, Republican presidential candidate and Texas Gov. George W. Bush has stirred public debate by declaring June 10 to be Jesus Day in Texas. The controversy surrounding the separation of church and state is as old as our Constitution but because religion promises to be a significant factor in this year's presidential election, those who have chosen sides on the issue will have plenty to discuss in the coming months. Dr. Phillip Gianos, political science professor, said that religion has always played a part in the national elections of the past and in that respect this election is no different. He went on to explain, however, that this election cycle is slightly unusual in that the candidates, particularly Senator Lieberman, have given more than just the usual lip service to the issue. In two recent speeches, Lieberman called upon Americans to "renew the dedication of ourselves and our country to God and God's purpose," and warned against indulging in George Washington's assertion that "morality can be maintained without religion." It was these two statements that motivated the Jewish organization to send a letter to the senator cautioning Lieberman to ease up on his religious references. The league stated that it feared Lieberman's comments were "inappropriate" and alienating to those
without religious faith. Ron Barrier, national spokesperson for American Atheists, the nationwide organization for the separation of church and state, quickly gave credence to the ADL's concerns in a press release the following day: "Mr. Lieberman's remarks are particularly shocking since he comes from a religion that has suffered centuries of oppression. His comments about nonbelievers are equally oppressive and offensive. He implies that the 10% or more of Americans who have no religious interests are somehow less American, have questionable values, and are second-class citizens," Barrier said. The most striking irony is the fact that the nation's oldest organization to battle anti-Semitism has pitted itself against the country's first Jew ever to be named to a major party's presidential ticket. Equally unexpected is the fact that while atheists across the country support the league, many Jewish rabbis have voiced their opposition. Additionally, prominen Republicans and Christian conservatives have allied with Lieberman, whom both groups would normally consider their adversary. Interestingly, it is perhaps the association, or rather the public's perception of an association, between Lieberman and the Christian right that motivated the ADL to send the letter at all. Historically the ADL , in defense of the First Amendment has sought to prevent Fundamentalist and Christian conservative politicians from espousing their religious views within a political context. Therefore, the league would inevitably lose a certain amount of cred-
ibility if they chose to turn the other cheek toward Lieberman's religious references. Professor Gianos added that there may be another less obvious reason for the letter. He explained that it is probably safe to assume that the ADL would like for Lieberman to be the next
v i c e president and that perhaps they recognized the possibility for controversy. The letter, then, was perhaps intended to be a warning shot, a political 'heads up' to Lieberman that all of the media attention to his religious beliefs was distracting the public from real issues and that it could possibly derail
the Democrats' campaign. Throughout the campaign season, Vice President Gore and Governor Bush have also laced their political discourse with religious references. Unlike Lieberman's references, however, their rhetoric gets more attention for being calculated and insincere than for being unconstitutional. Dr. David Weeks, chair of the Department of History and Political Science at Azusa Pacific College
said that ironic a l l y, it is the media who indirectly promote such insincerity by giving it so much attention. "Most politicians are not above tweaking an issue if it garners press attention, given that campaigns are so dependent on publicity," he said. A memorable example of what was widely portrayed in the media to be an exercise in religious pandering occurred during a primary debate when Bush cited Jesus, stating that "He changed my heart," in response to a question regarding his favorite philosopher. Another episode that caused the
more cynical to roll their eyes took place at a press conference officially naming Lieberman to the ticket. The vice president and senator made reference to a prayer they shared on the phone when Gore first tapped him to join the ticket. After an exchange about which biblical verse was cited, the two men commended each other on the ability to quote scripture from memory. Public declarations of personal faith may be considered disturbing to different people for different reasons. Traditionally, the fear has been fueled by the issue that is specifically addressed in the Constitution; that is, the government must not favor one religion over another. In this respect, the candidates have all been careful to speak in generic terms and have therefore satisfied most Americans' interpretation of the First Amendment. "No candidate has proselytized toward a specific denomination or religion but each has instead discussed values and principles they think important to this nation," said Dr. Rick Pullen, legal expert and dean of the College of Communications. Less of an issue to most, but equally valid, is whether a public political endorsement of one†or all forms of religion does not alienate those without religious faith. Further, whether this type of alienation does not serve to exclude atheists and agnostics either implicitly, or even explicitly as with Lieberman's statements, from public discourse and ultimately from the political process. Dr. Vera Simone, Political Science professor at CSUF believes it does. Referring to Lieberman's comment regarding morality and atheism,
Simone said that it was the kind of statement that appealed to gut reaction rather than thoughtful consideration. " To say that one cannot be moral without religion is to assume that morality comes from religion when it absolutely doesn't," she said. Declaring it unconstitutional, however, is not how Simone would approach the argument. Simone explained that church and state should be separate not only, and not even primarily, to protect democracy but more immediately to protect religion. She went on to say that religion cannot hope to remain pure if it is intermingled with politics. Although she has no such illusions about the current purity of democracy, she said she nonetheless believes the purpose of political speeches is to inform citizens on public policies not private opinions. "Politicians should not be talking about religion because government is not about religion," Simone said. According to various national polls on the topic, while it is a burning issue for some, most Americans do not feel threatened or alienated by the current religious climate in politics. In fact, many are grateful for the insight and view religious statements as a way to connect, or at least become familiar, with the character of each candidate. Others say simply that it is in the public's interest to know. "If religious convictions influence a candidate's ideas, then it is healthy for the public to know it. Candidates should feel free to express their beliefs and values," said Pullen. Meanwhile, the American public at large appears to approve of, if not crave, religious guidance from its political leaders. —Marlayna Slaughterbeck is a Dailt Titan Staff Writer
Thursday, September 15, 2000
Titans take their perfect record to Fila Cup at LMU nMEN’S SOCCER: Gonzaga and Lions await CSUF at Fila tournament By Caesar Contreras
Daily Titan Sports Editor
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CSUF defender Brad Dunaway moves the ball forward in the Titans’ 4-1 victory over Buffalo. CSUF travels to Westchester this weekend to compete in the Fila Cup.
It’s only the beginning. For the Cal State Fullerton men’s soccer team after playing their first four games in the confines of Titan Stadium, the nationally ranked Titans will now embark on a 10-game road trip that will see CSUF not return to Titan Stadium until Oct. 20. Beginning today, the Titans will compete in the Fila Cup as they face Gonzaga University at 12:30 p.m. in Westchester. The Bulldogs currently are 2-2 and will be facing their toughest test of the still early season in the Titans; CSUF is 4-0 and ranked seventh in the National Soccer Coaches Association
of America poll and 13th in the Soccer America poll. Led by forward Duncan Oughton and midfielder David Dischner, who each have seven points on the season, CSUF brings a balanced offensive attack that has seen nine different CSUF players score in the season. Gonzaga is coming off a 1-1 split from last weekend’s Diadora Cup hosted by UC San Diego, the Bulldogs lost to the University Of Rochester, Mich. 2-1 and defeated Columbia University by the same score. This will be the third time the Titans have ever faced the Bulldogs having lost their last game to them in the 1997 season 4-0. On Sunday, CSUF will meet a familiar foe in Loyola Marymount University, the host team of the Fila Cup. CSUF has dominated the Lions throughout the years including a 2-0 victory last season. Overall the Titans have an impressive 12-2 lifetime record over LMU. This season, the Lions stand 3-1
but lost their last game 2-1 to Tulsa University. Forward Arturo Torres leads the Lion offensive attack with four goals and one assist on the season, no other Lion player has more then one goal on the season. In the nets, the Lions feature two goalkeepers in Jerad Bailey and Dan Sheridan. The duo has only allowed four goals this season with Bailey boasting an impressive 0.76 goals against average. CSUF counters with the goalkeeping tandem of Josh Saunders and Sean Rockwell. Saunders, the sophomore from El Toro High School has started three of CSUF’s four games and stands at 3-0 with a 1.661 average. Rockwell, the senior who was the Titans’ goalie during the 1998 season but was lost in 1999 with a severe knee injury, returned this past Sunday against Buffalo. Rockwell only made one save in the Titans easy 4-1 win over the Bulls. It was his first win since a Nov. 15 1998 victory against UC Irvine.
Women open up Big West play against rival nWOMEN’S SOCCER: Leah Sims and Lindsey Glick may not play in CSUF’s Big West opener against 49ers By Seth Keichline
Daily Titan Sports Editor It won’t be a battle to determine the conference title, nor a historical match in the NCAA Championships. But Saturday’s Big West Conference opener against Long Beach State is a huge game for the Cal State Fullerton women’s soccer team. “Getting a good start in our league is emotionally important,” Head Coach
Al Mistri said. Mistri and his coaching staff have played every game with Sept. 16 in mind. They have mixed up offensive and defensive lineups to find the most effective combination. They have started freshman goalkeeper Laura Janke,knowing full well that senior Marla Nelson would be the starter come Saturday, to give Janke the experience she’ll need should Nelson get injured or struggle between the pipes. They have given playing time to other freshmen such as Brook Braunschweig, April Eggler, Jennifer George and Jennifer Partida so that they can be ready to come off the bench if need be. The Titans’ first seven games only mattered in terms of preparation. The real season starts Saturday.
“Since the [conference] winner has an automatic bid to the NCAA championships, it’s very important to win the conference,” Mistri said. “And this game is important to get a good start in the conference.” The game is equally as meaningful to Fullerton’s opponent. After starting the season with a tie and three straight wins, LBSU [3-2-1] has dropped its last two contests. The 49’ers dropped both games in the Fresno State Invitational. Saint Mary’s College and the University of San Francisco defeated LBSU by one goal. Senior Jennifer Reott was named to the all-tournament team. The midfielder, who led the 49ers in points last season, had taken only six shots before last weekend’s tournament, where she recorded eight shots and a goal, her first of the season.
The 49ers are led by freshman Lucy Brown. Brown has started five of the team’s six games, scored two goals and has an assist. Goalkeeper Jihan Elgazzar has shut outs thus far and eight in her career as a 49’er. The sophomore carries a 0.82 goals against average. Leading the Titans [3-4] on offense has been freshman Danielle Turnquist. The forward, who features a powerful left kick, leads all CSUF players with seven points [2 goals, 3 assists]. Senior midfielder Monica Reade has five points [2 goals, 1 assist]. Nelson is 2-2 on the season with 14 saves, 1 shutout and a 1.75 GAA. Of concern to Mistri is the status of sophomores Leah Sims and Lindsey Glick. Both defenders suffered injuries in the Sept. 10 loss to Kansas.
Glick managed to practice on Wednesday and is probable to play. Sims, who rolled her ankle but stayed in the game, hasn’t practiced this week and it’s unknown whether she will play on Saturday. Mistri said Braunschweig will start if Sims is unable to play. The Titans have split the overall series with LBSU, 1-1. CSUF defeated the 49ers in its first ever match, 4-3 at George Allen Field in 1998. Long Beach returned the favor last season when they escaped Titan Stadium with a 2-1 victory. So what will it take to break the series tie? “It’s going to be a war of attrition,” Mistri said. “The team that can be the most patient to bring in a goal will win the game.”
Volleyball Preview
Women travel to Texas By Scott Brown
Daily Titan Staff Writer The Cal State Fullerton volleyball team journeys deep into the heart of Texas this weekend, but there may not be much time - or energy - left for two-steppin’ once their matches are done. CSUF [2-5] begin play in the Texas Christian University Tournament in Fort Worth this afternoon, taking on Big Sky Conference member Montana State. The Bobcats [6-1] will have already played once in the tournament, against Tulane this morning. Freshman Anne Watts, a 6foot outside hitter, has emerged as a leader for Montana State. A native of Kangaroo Flats, Australia, Watts was named Most Valuable Player of last weekend’s Holiday Inn Classic, which the Bobcats hosted and won by defeating Oklahoma in the championship match. CSUF’s second game in Fort Worth will be against Tulane. The Green Wave [5-1] were undefeated on the season until falling at home in New Orleans to No. 15 Wisconsin Saturday, 15-7, 15-8, 15-4. Fullerton will close out its weekend matches Sunday afternoon against host Texas Christian. TCU [5-3] feature a young squad, with only two seniors Amy Atamanczuk and Bethany Toce. Atamanczuk and junior Marci King each had 16 kills as TCU defeated visiting TexasArlington, 10-15, 15-8, 15-6, 157 Tuesday night. The Dons of San Francisco, who defeated CSUF in the Titans’own Four Points Classic two weeks ago, are also participating in Fort Worth but are not scheduled to play Fullerton. The Titans return home Sunday night, and begin Big West Conference play by hosting Utah State Friday.
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