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Brea, Yorba Linda Police Department celnCOMMUNITY: The event commemorated the joining of both Brea and Yorba Linda’s police force By Camille Jones
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Carl Ingram is roasting a pig for lunch at the fair that opened last week. The fair offers a diverse variety of food.
Los Angeles County Fair opens
Several new attractions will be available for visiting patrons including Speed Track and others By Camille Jones
Daily Titan Staff Writer Lori and Jack Long of San Dimas struggled to regain their composure as they walked away from the little red car they were riding in.
They were recovering from a ride in which their car was propelled down a 300-foot track in a matter of seconds. The Longs’ ride didn’t take place on a normal stretch of road, nor were they in a normal car. They were using the Speed Track
Drag Racing System at the Los Angeles County Fair in Pomona. Speed Track is a ride located in the new attraction Thunder Alley, which is a new exhibit to the fair this year. Speed Track, billed as the “fastest, accelerating, portable, thrill ride
in the world,” consists of two small cars on separate tracks. The cars are pulled back to a starting point and then released as soon as the driver steps on the gas. It’s similar to pulling back a rubber band with an object inside and then
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A ceremony celebrating the joining of the Brea and Yorba Linda Police Departments was held Monday. The celebration in Yorba Linda not only noted the 30-year union of the two departments, but also the promotion of 10 officers from the Brea Police Department. Nancy Harrigan has known almost all of the officers who were advanced in rank “from the time they came in as little snot noses,” she said. Harrigan has had the opportunity to get to know many of the officers. She has been involved with the Brea Police Department for 24 years, working in positions including dispatcher, community service officer and in crime prevention. Now retired, she works as a volunteer for the department. Along with Harrigan, and the Brea and Yorba Linda City Councils, the promoted officers’ family and friends were present at the Yorba Linda Community Center.
Capt. Mike Messina told the audience that it was unprecedented to have 10 officers advanced at one time. Out of the 10 officers on stage, Monica Anderson was the only female. She was also the first female lieutenant to be advanced in the Brea Police Department’s history. “It [the promotion] feels very good,” Anderson said after the badge pinning. The event recognized the two officers advancing to captain, the three advancing to lieutenants and the five advancing to sergeants. Time was taken to thank the current and past members of the Brea and Yorba Linda City Councils. Police Chief Bill Lantini said, “The two cities combined the resources that neither city on its own could afford.” Initially it was believed that either city would eventually change its mind about the arrangement and go back to having two separate departments, but that never happened. “A 30-year relationship of any kind is remarkable,” Lantini said. “[It was] a 30-year contract that was thought to last maybe three to five [years] at the outside before one of the departments decided they wanted their own individual departments. But the wisdom of the council members made this agreement a lasting one.” Lantini added, “A solid one, and
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AS receives scholarships check from the Titan Shops nCAMPUS: Jerry Olson presented a check for more than $12,000 at Tuesdays meeting. By Rita Freeman
Daily Titan Asst.. News Editor Because of a new program introduced by Titan Shops, students can receive additional money for scholarships. At Tuesday’s Associated Students Board of Director’s meeting, Jerry Olson, director of Titan Shops, presented the board with a check for $12,425. The check will be used to help fund the scholarships that AS provides for the students on campus. “I found this to be quite presti-
gious,” said AS Vice President Linda Luna. “This just really illustrates the communication that we have between the two of us [Olson and AS], that he is able to come to the Board of Director’s meeting and personally present this check. I feel quite honored.” According to Judy Valona, administrative secretary for AS, the money goes to support four different scholarships; they include the Adult Reentry Scholarship, the Graduate Scholarship, the Student-Parent Scholarship and the Carol Burke Scholarship. “The amount of the check was for two semesters, fall 1999 and spring 2000,” Valona said. “The Requisition Program is a semesterly thing and this was money collected from two semesters.” The Academic Senate will also receive a check for $12,425, geared toward helping fund scholarships. During the meeting, Olson stated
that the amount of the check could double if in the future all the requisitions are turned in in a timely manner. “We are very happy to give these monies out in order to support the students here at CSUF,” Olson said. According to Rick Deitrick, senior manager of the book division at Titan Shops, departments get a store credit as well. “With a store credit, departments can purchase anything from a printer in their department to gifts for their graduating students,” Deitrick said. “The Requisition Reward Program is a program that rewards campus departments with store credit and provides scholarship funds given by AS and the Academic Senate if departments give textbook orders on time. Some of the biggest complaints received from professors were that books were not received on time. Olson said that if the requisitions are
made on time, then books will get on the shelves. At the same time, early requisitions would provide that the bookstore get the largest number of used books for classes. Also, during the time of finals when students sell back their books, Titan Shops would be able to purchase larger quantities of those books from the students and students would receive at least 50 percent of the retail price as opposed to receiving the wholesale price. According to Olson, when requisitions are made early, the store can buy back more books, therefore, saving a large amount of money in shipping costs. “This program will save money all around,” Olson said. Young Kim, representative for the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, said that it was nice for the bookstore to give back to the
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Jerry Olson gives a check to AS Vice president Linda Luna. The funds will go towards scholarships sponsored by AS.
Health motivator speaks at the Titan fitness festival in Los Angeles eoxn l itnre a s nCOMMUNITY: Jack LaLanne is 85 and lectures on the virtues of eating healthy food and exercising. Camille Jones
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Workers inflate ‘Ironman’ balloon at the festival this past Saturday.
Liz Owens of San Pedro has followed the so-called “Godfather of Fitness” since 1966. When she found out that Jack LaLanne was going to be speaking at the Los Angeles Times Festival of Health this past Saturday, she wanted to come down and tell him how influential he has been to her ever since she began watching his exercise show 34 years ago.
“I rearranged my schedule so that I could be here for the keynote,” Owens said. “I was going to work from 11:30 to 2:30, but when I found out Jack LaLanne was going to be the keynote at noon, I said,‘I have to go see Jack.’” Owens stood up during the portion of the presentation designated for audience questions and gave a near testimonial of how she has been motivated by the 85-year-old. Owens explained to LaLanne that his plead for people to “‘Get up out of your chair,’ is my motivation and it always has been.” “You’re my hero,” Owens told the man who has been promoting good health for the past six decades. Owens, a volunteer at the festival, has so much admiration for LaLanne that when she found out he was going to be speaking, she said she had to
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attend. “He’s a pioneer,” Owens said. “It’s so inspirational to know that the stuff he said back in the ‘30s was true.” Others in attendance also seemed inspired by LaLanne’s enthusiasm for good health. When he asked “the finest group of prospects I’ve ever seen” to participate in an impromptu mini-exercise session, they performed willingly. Before leading the group in a few exercises, LaLanne explained how he began his path down the road to good health at the age of 15. “During this time I attended a health lecture. I was so inspired after that lecture I went home and got on my knees and said dear God give me the will power to refrain from eating these foods that are destroying me.” His No. 1 piece of advice was, “If
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BRIEFS Job and Internship Fair Comes to Campus Students will have a chance to submit resumes and investigate prospective jobs at the Internship and Job Fair, Wednesday Sept. 27. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Quad, more than 200 employer representatives from more than 150 organizations are coming to campus to answer student questions about employment and internships opportunities and screen prospective candidates. Employers who will be present at the fair include Alta Resources, Cintas Corporation, RobinsonsMay, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Wells Fargo. Information about the fair, including links to participating employer web sites, is available at the career center in LH-208. Students can also log on to www. fullerton.edu/career for additional information.
Teens Have an Opportunity to Speak Out Brea High School students are invited to voice their ideas and concerns about community issues at the Summit 2000. Hosted by the City of Brea, the event takes place Saturday, Oct. 7 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Brea Community Center. The summit will be a day for students to discuss their concerns with their peers in an open forum that will be facilitated by student leaders. The event’s goal is for students’ voices and concerns to be heard and then complete a plan to implement changes in the overall community to better reflect their interests. The summit concludes with a free barbecue along with prize drawings. Attending the event
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will also count as hours toward the Mayor’s Community Service Award. Students who are interested in participating in the Summit 2000 can register or receive more information by contacting Mary Kathryn Parker at (714) 990-7151 or email maryp@ci.brea.ca.us . One can also request information at the community center.
Assembly Speaker to Question Discretionary Pay at Trustees Meeting Faculty members from all the 22 Cal State University campuses will join State Assembly Speaker Robert Hertzberg today when he addresses the problems with the faculty “merit” pay system including the possibility of discrimination. Discretionary pay is at the heart of the current bargaining difficulties between the CSU administration and the California Faculty Association, which represents 22,000 CSU faculty. Hertzberg will ask the CSU Board of Trustees to account for charges of gender and other bias in the controversial pay system after the possibility of gender bias was brought to the state’s legislature’s attention by the California Commission on the Status of Women. Faculty members will also address the trustees. A national expert on merit pay programs, Professor Denise Tanguey of Eastern Michigan University and Mary Burgan, the head of the American Association of University Professors, will also speak to the trustees. For more information, including documentation on merit pay and other issues facing the CSU system, see the CFA web site at www.calfac.org.
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news CAL END AR EV EN C ALE NDA R OF OF EVE NTS Campus At noon, enjoy “The Rat Pack,” a tribute to Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., and Dean Martin at the Becker Amphitheater. Call (714) 2783503 for more information. 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 CSUF Main Art Gallery is
located at 800 N. State College Blvd. in Fullerton, and is open Monday through Thursday, 12-4 p.m. & Sunday, 2-5 p.m. Admission to this exhibit is free.
Community The 78th edition of the Los Angeles County Fair opened on Sept. 14 and runs through Oct. 1 at the Fairplex in Pomona. Visit with more than 300 live animals, shop more than 900 vendors and new products, and 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 8 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 6-12 are free on weekdays on $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. “Domestic Priorities,” an exhibit 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.
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n from page 1 letting go. The winner of the race is determined by figuring out who had the reaction time (RT) closest to 400. The time begins ticking away as the driver hits the gas when the light changes, signaling the start of the race. All of the winners for each day of the fair will come back at the end of the fair to compete for two tickets to the National Hot Rod Association’s (NHRA) drag race final. The Longs didn’t win their race. They had a time of .696 and the winner had .497. But despite the loss, they said they were glad they tried it. “It was exhilarating,” Jack said. “It was worth double the money and I did it for George Bush.” Bush was scheduled to speak at Heritage Park later that afternoon. Along the rest of the midway, next to the NHRA Motorsports Museum, there are motorcycles and drag racing cars that have been driven by professional drivers. Next to those dragsters, there are smaller versions of the cars. These cars are part of the youth drag racing leagues and they belong to the junior racers who range from age 8 to 17. Tiffany Bonham, the administrative assistant for youth and education services, explained that although this is Thunder Alley’s first time at the fair, it won’t be their last. They will return next year. Another exhibit making its first appearance at the fair is Expedition Earth, which is also the largest exhibit
Wednesday, September 20, 2000 at the fair. Expedition Earth allows guests to travel through different environments around the world without actually having to do any traveling. The expedition begins in the rain forest where the humidity of the forest is recreated. Next up is the desert at night, the grasslands of Australia, the temperate forest, the arctic tundra and the mystic sea. Each habitat contains larger-thanlife sized robotic replicas of the creatures that are unique to that habitat. The replicas move slightly and imitate the sounds of their real-life counterparts. The expedition also has live animals and insects that are located in the regions where they would naturally be found. There is a wallaby in the Australian
grasslands and a Binturong, or bear cat, in the rain forest. There are also real spiders, scorpions, frogs and numerous other creatures placed in reproductions of their natural homes. The purpose of Expedition Earth is to give guests an opportunity to travel around the world in one day and walk in and out of different environments to see what they’re like. Jo Medina of Glendora said she brought her 5-year-old son, Steven, to “look at stuff and learn about the environment.” Medina also said, “He likes it, but he’s scared of it [robot replicas]. Every five minutes he asks, ‘They’re fake right? They’re fake right?’” In addition to these new exhibits, the attractions that have come to be county fair staples (carnival rides, showrooms, exhibits, racing, games
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Robert Whitmen from La Puente checks out a custom Mustang at the Los Angeles County Fair in Pomona.
Arboretum offers garden tips nCAMPUS: Residents from Fullerton, Irvine, and Placentia attended Arboretum classes held on Saturday Cindy Armijo
Daily Titan Staff Writer The Arboretum teamed up with the Metropolitan Water District and welcomed interested homeowners to the second of four free gardening classes on Saturday. Residents from Fullerton, Irvine and Placentia addressed their concerns about sprinkler systems and water infiltration. Homeowners were treated to free refreshments during a brief intermission and took home free gardening literature provided by Sunset Magazine. Kathy Windsor, a resident of Irvine, heard about the class from her mother who volunteers at the Arboretum. “They give us free refreshments, free literature and the class itself is free,” Windsor said. “This is also a nice way to utilize the [Arboretum] facility.” Marcos Quezada, an employee of the water district, headed the threehour-long discussion. Equipped with visual demonstrations, such as a slide show and various types of sprinkler systems, Quezada explained pipe sizes, pressure and flow. “Pressure and flow are both related,” said Quezada, who explained that larger pipes are better because they allow for more water pressure. Quezada also placed concern regarding choosing the right type of piping for sprinkler systems. “I don’t want you to go out there and just buy any type of pipe,” said Quezada to approximately 50 homeowners. “You need to design your system depending on the amount of pressure your lawn requires.” Quezada said that his main concern was to teach people how to
POLICE n from page 1 one that has perpetuated the common good for both cities.” As a way to give thanks for the support, the police department made copies of a photo that was taken 30 years ago before trying to replicate that picture with a new photo. The photos were made to symbolize the joining of the two police departments. Two copies were made of each photo and framed so that one could hang in each city hall as a reminder of the two city’s agreement to work together. Mayors from both cities were there to accept the reminders of the contract. “How lucky we are to have such
distribute water evenly. A major factor in most sprinkler-related problems is how homeowners set up watering systems. The majority of sprinkler systems do not water the right areas said Quezada. The homeowners took notes as Quezada used a slide presentation to highlight the major points of the lecture. The points included keeping good uniformity or sprinkler overlap, choosing the correct nozzle sizes, and avoiding plant or grass interference. Quezada also advised homeowners to become familiar with the type of soil in their yards. According to Sunset’s “How to Water Your Garden,” a device called a “soil sampling tube” is used to check the soil moisture at deep levels. The two most common soil types
are sand and clay. The water infiltration rate for sand is much faster than clay because sand particles are larger, Quezada said. The last 20 minutes of the class involved a question-and-answer period. Questions ranged from how to water fruit trees, to the best time for watering a lawn. “The best time to water is early in the morning, before eight or nine,” Quezada said. “You shouldn’t water when it’s hot because the water is more quickly evaporated when it’s hot.” Quezada ended the class by advising homeowners to use what they had learned and familiarize themselves with various sprinkler systems. “You get a better idea of what you need and what you want,” Quezada
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Geri Cibellis, master gardener lectures during Saturday’s gardening class held in the Arboretum. great men and women serving our community,” said Yorba Linda Mayor Ken Ryan. “We get excellent service and we are one of the safest communities anywhere in Southern California, and our citizens appreciate that.” Brea Mayor Bev Perry added, “We thank you for all that you have done in the past, present and what we know you’ll do for us in the future. We are extremely lucky in the cities of Brea and Yorba Linda ... I feel like we have a sister city program right here in Orange County and it’s the two cities of Brea and Yorba Linda. We work together as a team and it brings us closer in every area of life.” After the two councils accepted the photos the 10 officers, from lieutenant to captain stepped onto the stage where their badges were pinned on by family members and they accepted their identification cards.
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Program will help at-risk students with their studnACADEMICS: The student Diversity Program assists students with time management, tutoring and goal setting. By James Moya
Daily Titan Staff Writer The Teaching Ombudsman Action Program now has a new name — the Student Diversity Program. The primary focus for the program involves a multi-cutural, diverse population of at-risk students who are on probation, disqualified, or first-time freshmen. “Work smart, not hard,” said Shirley Kwok, a human services major interning at the Student Diversity Program. “It balances academic and social life. It helps you cope with stress.” Time management, tutoring, goal setting, mentoring, counseling, networking, referrals and scholarship information are key ingredients that the program helps students with in order to get them out of at-risk status. The program started off small and now has 690 students from the university, as well as 10 local high schools. It
also reaches out to elementary school students. “It helps freshmen adjust from the culture shock and culture shift of this diverse campus,” said John Reid, the program coordinator. “We reinforce good grades, goals, networking and a social life. We had success with the past program and decided to expand to be more diverse.” The program works on a catch-back plan. This is a social academic model, which makes the student the star and surrounds the student with an integration of counseling, faculty, extended family and programs like UPWARD and peer outreach. The word UPWARD stands for Understanding Personal Worth and Racial Dignity, aiming to improve self-awareness and cross-cultural bonding. The Student Diversity Program stresses students to get out into the real world. Reid said it heightens cultural awareness and can lead to trusting relationships. This model of the program deals with self-respect, developing buddy systems and getting a sense of belonging in Cal State Fullerton’s commuter environment. It deals with all ethnic backgrounds. Weekly events, talent shows and guest speakers occur regularly within the program.
Some former students keep in touch with the program. “I select African-American students from Cal State Fullerton to mentor high school students, and vice versa for high school students to mentor elementary students,” said Devon Ivey, coordinator of the mentor program. “Or college students can mentor the elementary students. We want to get more African-American students into college.” Kwok said social integration could help students out in the real world to deal with working hard, while socializing. The Student Diversity Program has events coming up. On Wednesday, Sept. 20 in UH-207 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m, an interviewing and resume skills shop will be held. On Sept. 27, in the same room at the same time, a yoga meditation chant presented by Yogi Sultan will be held. “I’m a re-entry student after a 15year break from school,” said Margo Schellhorn, a member of the program. “I’m pursuing my education to become a teacher. Since I have been in the program, my grades have improved and I’m off probation.” The program is located in UH 183. For those interested, contact the web site at http://sa.fullerton.edu/sdp/.
Job fair comes to camnEVENT: Career and Internship centers will sponsor the event on Sept. 27 in the Quad from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Peggy Gomez
Daily Titan Staff Writer One hundred ninety-four employers are registered to participate in what the Career Planning and Placement Center expects to be the largest internship and job fair held during a fall semester. The companies attending will be offering internships, full and part-time jobs as well as summer positions. The fair will be held in the Quad on Wednesday, Sept. 27 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., and is co-sponsored for the second semester by both the Internship and Cooperative Education Office, as well as the Career Planing and Placement Center. “The spring 2000 [fair] was the biggest and best internship or job fair we’ve ever had,” said Michele Powell, associate director of career management and college relations in Career Planning and Placement. Approximately 80 percent of employers are returning from last year. Nineteen are from non-profit organizations, 27 are governmental agencies, and 148 are business organizations. A survey published by the Career Planning and Placement Center reports that of 1,076 alumni with a bachelor’s or master’s degree, 42 percent of 1998
graduates are working in a business or industry-related job. The second largest population of working graduates is a position in education, at 28 percent. Government jobs are at 9 percent and non-profit employees are 5 percent of the working population of 1998 graduates. Every company registered is actively looking for good employees. Packages were sold to the employers based on their intended level of participation. Every company participating is at least listed in the Titan Traks, a 36page, tabloid-style newspaper full of ads, internship and job descriptions offered by each company. The highest level of participation for an employer is listing and space on the Virtual Internship and Job Fair. The Internship and Job Fair has a web site at www.fullerton.edu/career, where links to each company are available. Seventeen of the companies are accepting applications via the Virtual Job Fair link. This option, currently available to students, will remain on the web site for three weeks following the fair. “I expect there will be four times that many companies participating in the Virtual Fair next semester,” Powell said. Preparation is the key, said the Internship and Cooperative Education Office. Students are encouraged to present themselves professionally. “We want the students to target the employers that they are interested in, and that means research,” Sally Cardenas, director of internships at the Internship and Cooperative Education
Office, said. The links are provided for students to become familiar with the jobs available at each company. When students are aware of the jobs available, the home page link may be used to get familiar with the company and products each company offers. “You can’t possibly see everyone, it is too crowded to meet all of the employers, be purposeful when you meet the employers,” Powell said. Presentation is also recommended. The Career Center advises students to dress to impress. A suit may be too much for the school atmosphere, but business casual should be the minimum, according to the Career Center. Students are encouraged to have resumes available to hand out. More than one type is suggested. Every company is going to be offering different things, so the resumes should present the individual skills and qualifications according to what is desired by each company. If students are interested in a company that will be attending, a oneminute pitch should also be prepared in advance. The pitch should inform the employer of the skills and qualifications school has provided the student for a career. Following up is recommended. Collecting business cards can help. The follow-up is recommended within 24 hours, while faces and presentations are still fresh in the minds of the employers. “It is our mission to prepare students to enter to work world,” Powell said.
4 Wednesday, September 20, 2000 HEALTH n from page 1 man makes it, don’t eat it.” Regarding the eating habits of young people, LaLanne observed that it’s advertising that’s killing [young] people.” They see Michael Jordan there and he’s eating these hamburgers and hot dogs and they think it’s the thing to do, LaLanne said. They can’t be like that if they don’t eat that junk. It’s all these terrible things that are advertised.” As for his exercise routine, LaLanne said he has not missed a day since he was 15. He works out seven days a week for two hours at a time, mostly because he wants to see how long he can keep it up. He has been keeping it up since 1931.
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students. “It is so nice that somebody is giving back to the school and AS,” Kim said. Kim, who has been helping with scholarships for five years, said he
According to Cal State Fullerton Nutritionist Ada Schulz, one of her favorite things about LaLanne is that he practices what he preaches. The Los Angeles Times archives contain stories that cover the many stunts LaLanne has staged over the years. At the age of 40, LaLanne set a record by swimming the length of the Golden Gate Bridge while hauling 140 pounds of equipment. The next year he swam from Alcatraz Island to Fishermen’s Wharf in San Francisco while handcuffed. He also invented the jumping jack and many pieces of exercise equipment that are in use at most of the nation’s gyms he was also the first person to put exercise on television. With what he calls a biological age of 85 and a body age of 26, LaLanne said “exercise is king, nutrition is queen and together you have a kingfeels that anybody who takes money out their own pocket are people giving back to their schools. “If you look at any scholarships, these are people who are giving back to their schools, they are giving back to their AS,” Kim said. “If I am ever a rich man, I will give back to my community as far as scholarship s are concerned because
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Dorms plan activities for the semesnCAMPUS: Some things planned include the Roommate Game, Nacho Bingo Night, a Halloween dance, and a Thanksgiving dinner. By Debra Santelli
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Student housing is hopping with activity this fall semester and a big part of that activity is the residential staff. Eugene J. Shang, residential director, has his hands full and is planning many activities with his staff for the students that reside at Cal State Fullerton’s dormitories. “CSUF dorms are set up as apartment-style living,” Shang said. “These apartments are three-bedroom, twobath suites, and house two students per room.” Eleven residential assistants (RAs) live throughout the dormitories, one per floor.
RAs have responsibilities ranging from policy enforcement, on-call duties, and programming of activities that they create specially for the residents. “One of my favorite things about being an RA so far is the feedback I receive from the residents,” said Jessica Nunez, a junior TV\ Film major and first-time RA. RAs are put through a lengthy interview process each March and only 11 are selected. They are responsible for the fall and spring semesters. Most of the RAs are 20 to 21 years old and some have been previous residents of CSUF dormitories. Some activities planned for this semester include games, dances, sports and dinners. The Roommate Game is one such planned activity. Roommates answer questions about each others’ living habits. “Like the newlywed game,” Shang said. Other activities include Nacho Bingo Night, a Halloween dance and a Thanksgiving dinner.
The RAs participate in an alcohol awareness activity. For an upcoming alcohol awareness activity, police will come to the dormitories, and two RAs over the age of 21 will drink a certain amount of alcohol and take impairment tests to demonstrate how little it can take to have the senses impaired from alcohol consumption. RAs also have children come to the dormitories for Halloween to trick-ortreat among the residents. Shang said, “Overall we have a great bunch of RAs this year. They are very dedicated to their residents and excited to come up with programs for them.” Jessica Hughes, an RA and senior, said, “I am just excited more then anything to make it a fun year for everyone.” The hopes of the staff are that residents respect each other and help each other out throughout the year. “The most important thing to me is that I develop a good relationship with my residents and I hope they develop a good relationship with each other as well,” Melissa Salalac, an RA and a
junior TV/Film major, said. Shang explained that overall, CSUF dormitory residents are a great bunch. The only major problem that has occurred is residents coming back drunk to the dormitories after being out. “This is always a concern for college campuses and that’s why we try to have programs such as alcohol awareness activities to educate our residents,” Shang said.
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Student walks through Hall.
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Razors at school are under tight regulations from campus safety nACTIVITY: Students continue to use razors and other skateboards despite warning from campus safety. By Samantha Gonzaga Daily Titan Staff Writer
Freshman Makoto Konishi sauntered up to the bike racks set in front of McCarthy Hall. The late afternoon marked the end of the day for him and the beginning of a bicycle ride home. He readied the bike to cross the length of the center Quad, but he was then told that bicycles can’t be ridden through the Quad. He looked surprised. Although bicycles are allowed on campus, bicycle riders cannot ride them across the Quad which lies between McCarthy Hall, the Performing Arts Center, and the Humanities Building. According to campus traffic regulations, bicycles must be walked across that center Quad. “I didn’t know that,” Konishi said. “Bicycles are different from skateboards or roller skates. I think that if these rules are there and are going to be enforced, it needs to be explained
why.” Students have used foot-powered vehicles like roller scooters and skateboards to maneuver around campus. Students cite convenience as one of the top reasons for using these modes of transportation. They say it saves time, as well as effort in getting to campus from distant parking lots. Bicycles and roller scooters, however, are the only ones allowed on campus. Skateboards, roller blades and roller skates are prohibited. Signs stating that skateboards are prohibited are found posted at the entrances facing parking lots. “Skateboards can cause quite a lot of property damage. Professors have complained about the excessive noises they make when students riding them pass rooms,” Lt. Harry Knopp, from campus police, said. “This past summer, I’ve seen high school students riding down the steps of the Physical Education Building.” Physical damages range from loosened bricks to scarred benches. “I doubt that students will be likely to do tricks on campus,” said sophomore James Zolnay, a mathematics major and owner of a skateboard. “If anything, skateboards make getting from one place to another easier. “If people who own these are con-
stantly doing tricks, then it’s understandable why they’d want to enforce such rules,” Zolnay continued. “But if people use them as a good way to close the distance between two points safely, then I don’t see why they’re [rules] necessary.” The enforcement of these regulations has left some indecisiveness as to how to feel about the rules. “Limitations are OK, because safety is a big issue,” said junior Albert Tseng, a finance major who uses a roller scooter. “ But to prohibit boards or skates is too much. I don’t see any dangers, because the people who own these know how to ride them and are least likely to put other people in danger.” Inconsistent enforcement, students said, also plays a part in the disregard of the rules. “I’d see students get stopped, and then other times, I won’t see them stopped,” Zolnay said. A burgeoning student population can make it difficult for campus police. “We can’t keep track of all the students at the same time as they ride around campus,” said Community Service Corporal John Brockie. A system for keeping track of students who have received warnings uses the information gathered from field interviews. “A field interview comes with the
verbal warning,” Brockie said. “We ask for an ID [and] have the field interview filled out. This information is then put in an in-house and system-wide computer system. This is a way we keep track of who’s already received warnings.” Students receive a warning the first time they are stopped. Following the warning is a citation, averaging at $72. “There had been no complaints [from faculty],” Knopp said. “When complaints arise, then we start enforcement action.” Starting in October, student officers along with campus police officers, will be patrolling the campus. Teams will travel by pairs, with heavy patrolling during busy hours — late morning to early afternoon. “Our goal is to get people to be selfcorrecting,” Knopp said. “When there is a big crowd, I’d get off my board and walk through it instead of weaving in and out of it,” Zolnay said. “It’s all part of courtesy.” “I’m always careful,” Konishi added. After scanning the center Quad — by this time sparsely littered with students — Konishi rode off down the path between McCarthy Hall and the Performing Arts Center instead of through the Quad.
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Student shows off his skills on a razor despite possible violations.
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Byron, a 5-year-old terrier was rescued from his owner after suffering from years of neglect. The abuse caused Byron a secondary infection on his back and an indented collar.
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As pet ovepopulation increases in the United States, the Inland Valley Humane Society deals with its aftermath
Volunteer Morkah Blay helps acquaint a dog with a potential adoptive parent at the shelter.
With her short gray and black coat and enthusiastic personality, Penelope struts her stuff and wiggles her tail behind a fenced in kennel cage. Dropped off at a shelter, pregnant and unwanted, this 2-year-old fox terrier mix soon had 11 puppies. After having her litter, Penelope was allowed to nurse her puppies in the home of one of the shelter’s staff members, but eventually she had to return to the shelter. “I’d love to keep her but I can’t,” said Volunteer Coordinator at the Inland Valley Humane Society (INVHS) Sheila Beattie. Beattie, who already has many animals, was only able to foster Penelope for a few months. “She’s a great dog and she loves to lug around lots and lots of toys,” Beattie said. Back at the shelter, Penelope faces the challenge of finding a permanent home. The shelter is also confronted with a new challenge. It must now find 11 more homes for all of Penelope’s offspring. Every year, 13 to 17 million dogs and cats are killed in animal shelters across the United States. These animals are put to sleep because overpopulation is so great that shelters do not have the space to house them until they are adopted. According to figures used by the Humane Society of the Unites States, more than 70 percent of animals that enter shelters are euthanized every year to make room for the new, daily arrivals. Many of the homeless animals that don’t make their way to shelters end up producing more unwanted litters, contributing to the tragic cycle of pet overpopulation. After working for the Humane Society for nine years, Beattie said that society has seemed to acquire an “If I don’t see it, it doesn’t exist” attitude toward pet overpopulation. “Getting their pets spayed or neutered is usually last on their list,” she said. “And because they do not see many strays running the streets every day, because we pick them up, they don’t realize that there is a problem.” Beattie also adds that some people have misconceptions about spaying and neutering. “Many believe that it will change their pet’s personality, which is not true,” Beattie said. “In fact, there are many health benefits related to having dogs and cats spayed or neutered, including increasing their life span three to five years.” Beattie said that spaying and neutering can also eliminate the chances of dogs and cats getting many
forms of cancer, like ovarian and testicular cancer. Another benefit involves eliminating the animal’s sexual drive, which often leads to roaming the streets or running away from home in search of a mate. This can be harmful to the animal and result in road injuries or even death. Also, by keeping the animal off the streets, its chances of getting a disease passed on by other strays is avoided. Another concern that people have is the cost of spaying and neutering. But as they will find, there are many low-cost veterinarians in the area who regularly perform the surgeries, and it can be done inexpensively. For those who adopt from a Humane Society, the surgery is included in the adoption fees. There is also an annual Spay Day U.S.A held in February at various Humane Societies and shelters throughout the country. The campaign offers the procedures for as little as $20 to $50, depending on the animal. Educating the public about pet overpopulation and ways to help the problem is what every animal shelter strives for. The message is simple. Pet owners need to spay or neuter their pets before they get pregnant or impregnate. IVHS Wildlife Officer Allie Jalbert knows firsthand about the need to educate pet owners. She deals with 15 to 20 calls per day and meets with many pet owners and their pets, checking to see that the pet is properly taken care of if there have been any complaints. “I make sure that the pet has proper food, proper shelter, and proper vaccinations,” Jalbert said. “Many people do not realize that there’s a lot of care that goes into having a pet.” Working as a wildlife officer for three years, Jalbert has witnessed the daily problems of pet overpopulation. “We get complaints where people move and leave their animals behind or we often go back to homes who have repeated problems where they allow their pet to have litter after litter after litter,” Jalbert said. “ We see it so much, and that’s just not responsible pet ownership.” Both Beattie and Jalbert recognize professional breeders and do not have a problem with those individuals who breed animals responsibly. But they have also seen many people who don’t. “Pets are not just something to breed,” Jalbert said. Another big hurdle that Beattie and Jalbert discussed is getting people to visit the shelters.
“I know that many people are uncomfortable about coming in here,” Beattie said. When out on the field, Jalbert said when she comes across people who have recently lost a pet to an accident or sickness, she encourages them whenever they are ready, to come into the shelter and take a look. “You’re going to save a life. That animal is not going to be put to sleep if you adopt from a shelter,” Jalbert said. “I tell people that.” For those people who cannot adopt an animal, volunteer or foster caring for animals is an option. Also, many people who can, donate. Shelters like IVHS are non-profit organizations and can always use donations of food, supplies, pet toys, and even old towels. April Grothe, a foster mom to four kittens, said she likes to foster because her kittens will have a better chance of being adopted. “I enjoy it because I can help save their lives,” Grothe said. As of today, all 11 of Penelope’s puppies have been placed in new homes. Penelope is still waiting.
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Volunteer Coordinator Sheila Beattie takes care of Penelope, a 2year-old fox terrier mix breed.
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75 percent of all pets entering shelters annually are euthanized One out of five animals in a shelter find a home Every day 70,000 puppies and kittens are born in the United States while 10,000 humans are born In six years, one female cat and her offspring can theoretically produce 420,000 cats In that same time frame, one female dog and her offspring can theoretically produce 67,000 dogs *Figures from The Humane Society of the United States
If adopted, this calico kitten will be spayed before going to her new home.
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Daily Titan Football Rankings
Volleyball loses two of three at TCU tourney By Scott Brown
Daily Titan Staff Writer
NFL 1.Tampa Bay (3-0, three first place votes) last wk 1 Game with Jets this Sunday most important game of a still early season 2.St. Louis (3-0, one first place votes) last wk 2 Three games, three shootouts, three wins for champs 3.Minnesota (3-0) last wk not ranked Impressive Culpepper gets rest this Sunday 4.New York Jets (3-0) last wk 10 So far surprise of 2000 5.New York Giants (3-0) last wk 8 Two game lead in NFC East 6.Denver (2-1) last wk 6 Who needs Terrell Davis? 7.Jacksonville (2-1) last wk 9 Brunell and co travels to Indy on Mon. 8.Indianapolis (1-1) last wk not ranked Peyton, Edgerrin, and Marvin get some early rest 9.Oakland (2-1) last wk 5 Janikowski already three missed field goals 10.Buffalo (2-1) last wk 3 Bills get week to soak in Jets embarrassment
NCAA 1.Nebraska (2-0, two first place votes) last wk 1 Iowa next Huskers victim 2.Florida State (3-0) last wk 2 Uh oh. Upcoming Louisville is 2-0. 3.Florida (3-0) last wk 6 Gators ruin another Vols season 4.Kansas State (3-0) last wk 5 If rankings based on butt kicking. Wildcats would be unanimous number one 5.UCLA (3-0, two first place votes) last wk 10 Upcoming Oregon has16 consecutive home wins 6.Virginia Tech (3-0) last wk 7 Vick showcase this weekend at Boston College 7.Washington (3-0) last wk 8 Huskies get a well deserved rest this week 8.Wisconsin (3-0) last wk 4 Another close one with Cincinnati 9.USC (2-0) last wk not ranked Upcoming San Jose State is no pushover 10.Notre Dame (2-1) last wk not ranked Are the Irish back?
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
Cal State Fullerton women’s volleyball Head Coach Mary Ellen Murchison put last weekend’s Texas Christian University Invitational on the Titans’ schedule only as a prelude to the start of conference play, which begins later this week. But the Big West season almost certainly won’t throw a day at Fullerton like the Titans dealt with this past Saturday in Fort Worth. It started simply enough, with an early 15-13, 15-10, 15-6 victory over Tulane that snapped a sixgame losing streak for CSUF. Then came a match that lasted as long than the plane ride back home. Playing host Texas Christian, the Titans [3-7] battled the Horned Frogs for more than three hours before finally falling, 16-14, 9-15, 15-13, 12-15, 23-21 in an epic struggle. “It was a real barnburner, that’s for sure,” Murchison said. “It was a tough match between two even matched teams.” Predictably, the marathon brought milestones. Sophomore Kim Levey set a school record with 97 assists, and junior outside hitter Megan Sabo had 35 kills against TCU, two short of another program mark. Fullerton also set single-match team records with 116 kills [surpassing the 114 against Harvard in 1998] and 104 assists [95 against Harvard in 1998]. Senior Jamie Ivers had 30 kills and 29 digs, five shy of her own single-match record set last season against Penn.
“Jamie and Megan [Sabo] know that there are expectations on them,” Murchison said. “They are our outside hitters, and they’ve consistently delivered for us.” Murchison was also complimentary of middle blocker Be Holcombe, who had 21 kills and five block against the Horned Frogs. “I was really pleased with Be,” she said. “Be just needs to become a little more consistent, but she continues to improve for us.” In the victory over Tulane, Sabo again put up outstanding numbers, with 22 kills and 11 digs. Ivers [11 kills, 17 digs] and senior Leilani Williamsen [10 kills, 13 digs] also had double-doubles against Tulane. “It was a long trip to Texas,” Murchison said. “But we got some really good performances, I feel like we’re improving every time we take the court.” The Titans played Friday as well, falling to Montana State, 158, 15-12, 15-12. Ivers had 11 kills and Holcombe added 10 in the defeat. Despite the hard luck in Texas, Murchison feels CSUF is on track as conference play approaches. Fullerton will host Utah State Friday in the Big West opener, then entertain Boise State Saturday. “Utah State is coming off a big win over BYU, which is nationally ranked and just beat Long Beach State,” Murchison pointed out. “State is a big, physical team that’s had some early success. “And Boise State has their moments, too. They’re always a good team.” Both matches begin at 7 p.m. at Titan Gym.
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