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Cal Grant to be expandnLEGISLATION: CSU officials don’t expect any drastic surges in enrollment despite the change By Magda Liszewska
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Students receive information about jobs at the job and internship fair on campus.
Companies flock to CSUF for The university hosted 216 organizations, businesses and government agencies By Peggy Gomez
Daily Titan Staff Writer Students trying to make a lasting impression on employers dressed in neat and tasteful business attire, in hopes of landing connection to their futures. Many students handed out and were ready to deliver instant personal sales pitches. The Internship and Job Fair sponsored by the Internship and Cooperative Learning Center, and the Career Center, was held in the Quad yesterday from 10 a.m. to 2
p.m. “The fair is very useful, it allows me to make contacts and get my name out there to employers,” said Robert Goodman, a marketing major set to graduate in December. The largest Internship and Job fair ever during a fall semester, was host to 216 organizations, including nonprofit, business and industry, and governmental agencies. “I need an internship, I’ve passed out four or five resumes,” business major Sarah Cartagena said. Employers were aggressively recruiting well-dressed and prepared students, according to the Internship
and Cooperative Learning Center. “I was just walking by a booth and a recruiter grabbed me to talk,” said Gary Charles, a marketing student who was also dressed for the occasion. The California Department of Health Services solicited the services of Cal State Fullerton accounting students. “We get a lot of intelligent applicants, and have hired quite a few,” said Lan Nguyen, health program audit manager for the department. Nguyen and colleague Felipe Avila, have attended the fair for at least four years as CSUF alumni and
Health Department representatives. “The students from Cal State Fullerton are very prepared and have a great accounting background,” Avila said. The afternoon event provided information to approximately 4,000 students, said the Career Center. Some independent firms like Profit Techniques, were recruiting students to train for a business sales position, later promising interviews at Fortune 500 companies. The only requirements are a good personality and the desire to make
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The recent expansion of the Cal Grant program will accommodate all financially needy students but it is not expected to significantly influence Cal State Fullerton enrollment. Under the new legislation, signed by Gov. Gray Davis on Sept. 11, students who meet CSU admissions requirements and Cal Grant eligibility requirements will receive money starting fall 2001. However, CSUF officials do not expect the new legislation to boost university enrollment. “I expect the new Cal Grant program to increase enrollment but it will take time to see how significant it is,” James Blackburn, director of admissions and records, said. “The increase might not be drastic because the grants will simply change the way students finance their education” CSUF enrollment has been increasing in the last few years to the point where university officials started considering setting a maximum number of students that can be accepted. “Thirty-thousand students was considered the top end but it has never been implemented,” Blackburn said. “This semester, 28,403 students are attending the university, compared to last
semester’s 27,323.” Blackburn said that several thousands of those students attend Mission Viejo campus or are high school students who take a few college courses. “More people will be accepting Financial Aid packages since there’s going to be more grants than loans,” he said. Charles B. Reed, chancellor of CSU, said in a memorandum to CSU presidents that the Cal Grant Entitlement Program will help significantly lower the amount of student loan indebtedness for incoming freshmen and community college transfer students. Blackburn focuses his attention on the influence Cal Grant will have on graduation rates. “I’m more interested in what this scholarship program will do to the graduation rate rather than the enrollment rate,” Blackburn said. An average student takes 12 units per semester and works to afford university education. To graduate within four years, students need to take 15 to 16 units per semester. With a better-financed education, Blackburn said he expects students to take more units and graduate faster, thus making room for incoming students. “The better Financial Aid package you have, the more likely you are to stay in school,” he said. Deborah McCracken, director of Financial Aid, expects the enrollment increase to be noticeable but not radical. “I believe that it [the law] will have an impact because students that are now
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Students meet business professionals nSPEECH: Executives answer questions about scholarships, internships and jobs By Jamie K. Ayala
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Finance, accounting and other business students flooded into the Titan Student Union Theatre Wednesday afternoon to attend the Executives on Campus Symposium. Sponsored by the Finance Association and the Center for Insurance Studies, students had the opportunity to meet executives from three insurance com-
panies who are members of the center, which includes the Mercury Insurance Group, Pacific Life and the Auto Club of Southern California. All three have donated significant sums to the center, which bridges the gap between the university and the business community. “The Center for Insurance Studies has helped over 80 students get internships, jobs and scholarships,” CIS advisory board member, Don Crane, said. Students received valuable information about the companies including open positions, job descriptions, necessary experience, possible incomes, and the scope of the various fields. Stephanie Mailman, manager of client services at Pacific Life, spoke about what characteristics were associated with certain positions and company
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Daily Titan Staff Writer The Susan G. Komen “Race for the Cure” was more than just a race. It was a time for survivors to shine, and victims to be remembered. The gathering of thousands of people Sunday morning at Fashion Island in Newport Beach
marked the fight toward eradicating breast cancer. Silence briefly filled the air during the national anthem, which the singer dedicated to her aunt. The American flag moved freely above the crowd before the silence eventually subsided. The words “home of the brave” triggered a massive response of applause and whistles. With feelings of inspiration, the race was officially underway. As the sun beat down, runners and walkers began and continued the 3.1mile walk with perseverance. Posters uttered loving emotional messages, such
as “In loving memory of my cherished grandmothers Elsie Mulcahy and Frances Patt: You are missed and in our hearts.” Most participants wore vibrantcolored shirts, many with pictures of breast cancer victims on them. Gina Chiapparine, a 20-year-old liberal studies student at Cal State Fullerton, attended the walk with friends and relatives. She was there in support of a close friend, whose mother, Cheri Turner, died of breast cancer nearly three years ago. Chiapparine and about 60 others
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growth. Jennifer Jones, finance major, attended the event to get more insight about the field. She wants to get into consulting, financial planning or insurance. “The more information I can get, the better equipped I’ll be,” Jones said. “I like to know my options.” Executives were excited to share information about their businesses. “I would have welcomed the opportunity to be able to ask questions in a forum like this back in the dark ages when I went to school,” said Mercury Insurance Divisional Claims Manager Bruce Rockwell. “A lot of people don’t know what kinds of jobs are in the insurance field and the forum can open their minds to the possibilities,” he said. Rockwell told students not to hesitate
to call him personally. Applications, information brochures and other recruiting paraphernalia were available. Executives were also accepting resumes. A year ago, Chuck McHale, a Cal State Fullerton alumnus, attended a similar event. Since then he has graduated and has received two promotions under the employment of Pacific Life. “The hindsight of opportunities presented then have definitely proved themselves,” he said. “I’m now here to talk about career opportunities about annuities.” McHale offered movie tickets to anyone who could tell him what an annuity was. Ticket winner and finance major with an emphasis in insurance, Robert
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A project to reconstruct the roadway on State College Avenue between Lambert Road and Brea Boulevard begins Monday, Oct. 2 and is expected to continue into November. Lane closures and traffic delays will be necessary to complete the work. Periodic closures on intersecting streets are expected during this time. The closures will be limited to only two at a time. Whenever possible, the streets will be open on weekends. Alternating routing is recommended for through traffic. Lambert Road and Brea Boulevard will absorb additional traffic during this period and traffic signals will be monitored for problems. Signage will reflect the changing conditions as the work progresses. Motorists are reminded to allow extra time when traveling near the area. The construction will remove and replace asphalt concrete pavement. It will also adjust utility valve cans.
University Hosts Campus Dialogue on Race CSUF joins the White House and the U.S. Department of Education on sponsoring the third annual “One America: Campus Dialogue on Race” town hall, Oct. 12. from 7:30 to 9 p.m. in the Portola Pavilion in the Titan Student Union. The town hall is designed to engage the community in discussing issues regarding race, in an effort to foster greater understanding among members of a racially and ethnically diverse society. The event is part of the third annual Campus Week of Dialogue, which will focus on the theme of “Mary
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Paths, One Journey: Building One America.” Moderating the event is professor of comparative religion Benjamin Hubbard. Featured panelists include Associated Students President Mary Grace; Alumnus and President of the Black Chamber of Commerce of Orange County Bobby McDonald; Speech Communication lecturer and alumnus Archana Bhatt; Eli Reyna, coordinator of the Community Building Program; the Orange County Human Relations Commission; and Julie Stokes, assistant professor of Afro-ethnic studies.
news CALEN D AR OF CALENDAR OF EVENTS EVENTS Campus See Sheila Devine at the Pub on the lower level of the Titan Student Union at noon. ASP presents “Gone in 60 Seconds” at the TSU Theatre at 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. This is a free show to all Cal State Fullerton students. Call (714) 278-3502 for more information. Through Oct. 5, the CSUF 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 Cal State Fullerton Main Art Gallery is open Monday thru Thursday, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Admission to this exhibit is free.
Community Visit more than 300 live animals, shop more than 900 vendors and check out over 70 rides and attractions at the Los Angeles County Fair, which runs through Oct. 1 at the Fairplex in Pomona. Admission is $10 for adults, $7 for seniors 60 and older
($3.50 on Tuesday, Senior Days), while children ages 6 to 12 are free on weekdays on $5 on weekends. Ages 5 and younger are free. 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 thru 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 thru
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. Meet over 500 business professionals and 60 exhibitors at the Orange County Business Connection (RBN)’s Quarterly Regional Business Mixer/Expo today from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Rancho Capistrano Conference Center. For more information, call (949) 830-5776 or visit http://www. RBN2000.com.
Student Art exhibits at CSUF The Department of Art hosted two opening receptions in graphic design in the east and west galleries recently. “Ascend to the Glory of the East” was presented by Chompunuch “Som” Chumchinda, a Cal State Fullerton graduate student from Thailand. The artist demonstrated corporate editing design, consisting of logo, business card, envelope, letterhead, memorandum and a boarding pass of an imaginary airline that she named Aero Siam. Som also designed a calendar and a variety of descriptive posters about the beauty of Thailand. “The purpose is to display the beauty and exquisiteness of Thailand’s art and nature through my design,” the 26-year-old student said. “Lucha Libre,” the art of Mexican wrestling, was presented by CSUF graduate student Anna Breitenberger, 27, of Italy. Lucha Libre is Mexico’s second most famous sport after soccer. Breitenberger displayed several posters, T-shirts, pins and a video about the Mexican version of wrestling. The exhibits are presented in the east and west galleries,
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in high school will understand that their registration fees will be covered, so they will have access to education whereas before they had to depend on their own sources or apply for Financial Aid,” she said. McCracken said the potential enrollment increase will depend on the university’s recruitment plan for freshmen. “I don’t think we’re going to have thousands of students,” she said. “I think it will be a few hundred.” Possible increased enrollment might show in the number of students attending certain popular classes and influence the way these classes are taught. David Cooper teaches Principles of Advertising, in a class of 91 students. He said that in a class this size, he cannot engage in much in-depth discussion with the students and has to rely on shorter response answers either in class or during examinations.
However, Cooper said he does not mind teaching large classes. “I don’t think that large classes are necessarily bad for subjects that are more or less overview topics, which this class is,” he said. Cooper expects significant gradual rise in enrollment starting next year. “My impression is that there are many students who come out of high school who don’t have the resources for any further education and I think the Cal Grant expansion is going to allow those people not to be held back just because of financial considerations,” he said. “So I think we’re going to see quite an increase.” He also said he thinks it is going to take a while for the Cal Grant availability and expansion to reach schools and counselors at high schools. Unlike Cooper, Wayne Overbeck, who teaches Communications Law, finds teaching large classes more difficult. This semester he is teaching a class of 220 students. “You can’t have as much discussion as you would in a small class,” he said.
“I have a Comm. 407 section on the Mission Viejo campus that has 38 or so people in it and we have a lot more discussion. People ask a lot more questions than they can in a big class.” Overbeck said that because CSUF tuition is not that high, he expects the Cal Grant to have more impact on private universities. “I think it [the grant] is a great thing to have but I don’t think it’s going to make a drastic change in our enrollment,” he said. While some instructors find it difficult to teach in large classes, students’ opinions on class sizes differ. “I prefer larger a class just because when the classmates participate and respond to questions in class you get a wider range of questions and responses,” Tony Swan, Western State University law student said. “I prefer small classes because they offer more one-on-one with the teachers,” Jennifer Hollingsworth, kinesiology major, said. “I think the Cal Grant will cause an increase in enrollment to an
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Chatwin, wanted an overview of the companies. “If you’re not sure what you want to do, you can ask questions at these kinds of events and get a better focus on career opportunities,” Chatwin said. Because of the success of the executive forums, the Finance Association is planning another one later in the semester focusing on financial planning. Vice president of underwriting for the Auto Club of Southern California, Bob Siglock, advised students to get an internship or some kind of experience to get an idea of the career that they plan to embark on. In his closing, Siglock reminded students that “a college degree is not a sign that one is a finished product, but an indication a person is prepared for life.”
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Viewers drawn in by televised trials nMEDIA: TV court cases my give viewers a skewed perception as to how judicial system functions By Samantha Gonzaga Daily Titan Staff Writer
It’s a zoo out there. Even after the judge bashed the gavel onto the desk for the umpteenth time. The cocker spaniel’s owner had been arguing for the past five minutes: the plaintiff claimed that the defendant’s dog mauled his cat, and the judge threatened to end the hearing if the plaintiff didn’t pipe down. And then there’s the absentee father accusing his ex-wife of using their 16-year-old daughter’s expenses as an excuse to dip into his pockets. Court television greets freshman Albert Sheng after school. “It gets annoying, I admit,” he said. “But you can’t help but be entertained by it. Here are people fighting over the dumbest things, things that can be resolved outside court, and there they are on national TV looking like idiots.” “It’s a hell of a lot shorter than the cases in real life,” said 18-year-old high school student Rhonda Jones, a high school student. “There are no lawyers to hold up the judge’s ruling.” “Court television revolves around an entertainment scenario,” Sociology
Professor Troy Zimmer said. “It is designed to get us [the audience] involved, by hooking us on human drama. And, it’s not only just a sense of drama, it’s also the sense of justice.” Zimmer linked it to a good fiction. Except that what goes on in television court shows are very much real. “It’s a feel-good experience,” Zimmer said. “Things work out like they’re supposed to. What was wrong gets righted the agenda is entertainment.” Shows like “Judge Judy” and “Judge Mills Lane,” which are aired frequently throughout the day and sometimes late at night, might serve to reinforce the perception of the audience’s fascination with “real life.” “I think people like to watch other people yell and get mad at each other,” said business administration and management major Matt Morita. Although Morita does not watch Television court shows, he pointed out that people’s voyeuristic tendencies find the formula of such shows appealing. As if to prove its popularity, a plethora of other court shows have proliferated from shows that specialize on animals or divorcees. In addition, the years it would take for cases to pass through or between courts is condensed into a half an hour. Or, to be more specific, 15 minutes a case since court television shows usually deal with two cases per episode. A break from conventionality judges are not always unmoving, nor are plaintiffs and defendants calm might
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add to the amusement. The entertainment aspect of these shows can eclipse the core of reasoning behind the existence of procedures and laws. As amusing as court television may be to its audience, it also has the potential to add more to people’s already cynical views of America’s due process. The intricacies of laws can oftentimes be simplified. “Some people never do understand what law is about,” said political science teacher Donald Matthewson. “These shows can make them obscure. For example, why are people allowed to keep silent? When you have these shows, [people] won’t understand why lawyers are necessary.” Lawyers are absent in court televi-
sion shows. Plaintiffs and defendants represent themselves and argue on their own behalf. “Decisions can’t be arbitrary,” Matthewson said. “When you have people arguing without full knowledge of the law(s), they may be arguing on incorrect grounds.” “If media content is approached knowing what it’s doing, you won’t get the message, or the wrong perception of how the justice system works,” Zimmer said. “Unfortunately, people don’t analyze. You need to be in a right frame of mind, to view things through the right set of lenses and see it for what it is. “When you are aware that its purpose is entertainment, you can’t be
Yoga demonstrated for CSUF stunCAMPUS: The exercises focused on breathing techniques, stretching and relaxation By James Moya
Daily Titan Staff Writer “Breathe in and out. Release all thoughts from the mind.” Sitting restfully with peace of mind in this day and age may seem strange. This, however, is the concept taught in yoga. The Student Diversity Program held a yoga session Wednesday, hosted by Yogi Sultan, to introduce students to an alternative form of relieving stress. “I liked it,” liberal studies major Beatrice Soto said. “I feel more relaxed and more positive. It really helps get rid of stress. It was my first time attending this kind of thing and I’d like to do it again because I need to.” The host, Sultan, began yoga because of his own discomfort with allergies and diseases. He realized he would benefit from shifting his animal diet to a plant-oriented diet. “At that moment the yoga appeared before me,” he said. Sultan went to different yoga schools throughout the United States and India to explore this technique. Sultan said he’s been a teacher for 10 years and has practiced this meditation process without a break. He traveled all over India to experience the methods and instruments. “Breeding and eating is important to explore your mind and the most successful way to go about it is to have a plant diet,” Sultan said. “Schedule a space of silence in daily life to explore all the movement and
actions of life. You either react to it and get involved in the awareness of your surroundings to gain control of actions in your everyday life.” Students attending had to do breathing and stretching exercises, and went through steps in order to clear their minds. Sultan instructed his students to have one point of attention in their minds and to hear the sound of their own breath. He demonstrated how to do yoga with the breathing exercises and informed eager students to try and relax their minds. “Creating a space in your mind is the pathway to awareness of sounds, activities, and emotions to identify yourself and not get lost,” he said. “Keep your mind anchored with your breath as a prime object without getting confused and be aware of your problems and keep them out of your mind.” No food or drinks were to be consumed before the event in order for the different parts of the body to cope with any existing stress. Yoga is a Middle Eastern technique of relaxing the body. “You need your space to discharge the garbage that your mind accumulates, so it’s like a gasp of breath,” Sultan said. “A release that works with a plant-centered diet to keep stress down. Sugar and meat can create stress while a plant diet and processed sugars, like Equal, keep stress low.” “Food and a lack of the correct breathing is very conducive to stress,” Sultan said. “Meditating, chanting, and massaging help keep your nerves calm.” During the exercises, Sultan directed the class to lose their sense of the time and place. Yoga is usually done in a big room. New forms of yoga are also done in rooms filled with ice.
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“When I got in there, I came in with a lot of stress,” education major Nadia Corona said. “My back and neck were sore. The music that he had playing was really relaxing. The incense made the room calm and fresh. Everybody released their
stress and the room was very warm, but after 30 minutes of yoga, the room cooled down and my stress decreased. The candlelight also set a nice mood.”
Pictometry International, an aerial photography company, has been hired by the Orange County Board of Supervisors to produce aerial photographs of every building and open space in the county. “Pictometry is capturing every square foot of the county and storing the images in a large image library with instant access by all county employees and allowing targeted access through the Web by the citizens of Orange County for a fee,” said Pictometry’s West Coast General Manager Brian Fitzpatrick. The benefits of these aerial still photographs is that they will provide public service providers like police officers, firefighters and 911 dispatchers with information that will provide a clearer picture of the county than ordinary paper maps can. Sgt. Joe Klein of the Fullerton Police Department said that he sees the advantages to this type of city mapping. “In any type of crisis situation, public service departments would have a guideline how to respond to things like natural disasters, train derailments and missing children,” Klein said. “Incidents will be handled more efficiently and safely because the responding parties will know what they’ll be confronting even before they arrive on the scene,” Fitzpatrick said. In addition to how the photographs will benefit the public in safety matters, Fitzpatrick said that a digital reproduction of the city would make it easier on other county employees because many of them could cut down on the amount of time they spend outside their offices surveying different
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areas. All they will have to do now is go to the Internet and make decisions from there. “Just imagine how many decisions have to be made in a county the size of Orange County with 790 square miles, 2.4 million people, and rapid growth,” Fitzpatrick said. “Now imagine how much easier it is to make faster and more informed decisions when everyone is totally familiar with the whole area, not just an artist’s renderings covering just the development itself.” While there are advantages to having these photographs taken, there are also some disadvantages. With the announcement of the contract between Orange County and Pictometry International, issues concerning the invasion of privacy have been raised. With such clear pictures of businesses and homes available to anyone over the Internet, there is concern that it will not only be easier for home invaders to get a better view of your surroundings, but that the photographs would be an invasion of privacy. Professor Wayne Overbeck, media law professor at Cal State Fullerton, said that what Orange County is doing is not illegal. “Aerial photography is legal. The courts haven’t said it’s an invasion of privacy,” Overbeck said. Taking aerial photographs of not only public areas and buildings, but private residences as well and putting them on the Internet is not new. Overbeck said that Microsoft currently has aerial photographs available on the Web and commercial satellite pictures are available to anyone. “Although the images are very sharp they are static ... therefore, not really invasive,” Fitzpatrick, Pictometry general manager, said. “Walking on any trail, road, or pathway provides you a view equal to or better than the ones than will be in the library. If a burglar was planning a robbery, they’d observe the home that way, not pay $20 to $25 to acquire a still image,” Fitzpatrick said. and how it affected her family,” said Rocha. “I just think that any bit of awareness is a success.” The awareness from the race has ultimately prompted successful financial standings. According to the foundation and its affiliates, more than $214 million has been raised for research, education, screening and treatment. “The best detection is early detection,” read one of the foundation’s statements. Race volunteers at the finish line gave out free calendars and ribbonshaped pins. The calendar gave the three steps to breast health: having a mammogram every year beginning at age 40, practicing monthly breast exams, and beginning at age 20, having regular checkups, which include a clinical breast exam at least every three years. The pin symbolizes breast cancer awareness, particularly during the month of October, which is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. For survivors, victims and family members torn by the disease, the finish line meant progress. As members of “Cheri’s Cherubs” crossed the line, small smiles appeared on their tearstricken faces. “I felt that my being here made a difference, even if I was only one person,” Chiapparine said.
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money. Edward D. Fumes, of Modern Woodmen of America, was looking for ethical students to sell financial products.
“Honest y and morality can’t be taught,” said Fumes, as he explained the importance of ethics when selling retirement plans. Home Depot was interested in students with a four-year degree in any field. “We know students with a degree have put in some time,” said Jay
news Williamson, manager at the Home Depot in Orange. Family Assessment Counseling and Educational Services Inc. (Faces), a non-profit organization was interested in students who were looking for internships. “We have internships year round, and some are paid,” Internship
Recruiter Nooshen Karger said. “We attend a lot of job fairs and recruit many people for internships.” Gina Haney, of Community Services Programs Inc., was soliciting seniors with experience in the communications and human services fields to help at-risk youths. “This is our first time [at CSUF].
We have already taken in 10 resumes for jobs and will definitely be back next year,” Haney said. Recent graduate Mary Raasch returned to CSUF to market herself toward organizations interested in students with a liberal arts degree. She has been job hunting and found the environment here at her alma mater
much nicer than at other job fairs. “This is very nice, I just attended a fair at the Pond, in Anaheim, and found it very anti-climactic,” Raasch said. “This is amazing for a fall event, a reflection of the job market,” Internship Director Sally Cardenas said.
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There’s always next season By Damian Calhoun
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Tennli Ulicny dribbles past a defender during a recent game at Titan Stadium.
Women’s soccer shut out in OT loss to CSUN By Seth Keichline
Daily Titan Sports Editor The Titans and Cal State Northridge battled to a 1-0 overtime finish on Wednesday, with the Matadors earning their fifth shutout of the season. CSUN (4-4-3) has shut out all three Big West opponents it’s faced. The defensive specialists have held UC Santa Barbara, UC Irvine, and now, CSUF scoreless. Matador goalkeeper Jenny Willemse stopped 10 Titan shots en route to her fifth shutout in 2000. Despite taking six more shots on goal than CSUN, the Titans couldn’t
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get the ball past Willemse, which kept the game tied until just over three minutes into overtime. Junior forward Erin Broadwell scored the game winner, her first of the season. Titan freshman goalkeeper Laura Janke played equally as well as Willemse, shutting down CSUN’s offense during regulation play. She saved three shots on the night. The loss drops CSUF to 5-6 on the season. The team defeated Long Beach State in its only Big West Conference match and will face four straight conference opponents in the next two weeks.
Meanwhile, the Titan offense continues to look for answers. Granted, CSUN is an extremely tough team to score off of, exhibited by its five shutouts. But in their last match of preparation before the heart of conference play, the Titans would have hoped for a better outing. CSUF will begin its stretch of conference competetion when it travels to Stockton on Sunday to face the University of Pacific. The Titans then will face Idaho and Boise State at home before traveling to Utah State on Oct. 13. The Titans then come home for four before finishing the season at UCI.
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Head of the classBy Jeff Benson The sophomoric display performed by San Francisco wide receiver Terrell Owens on the Dallas Stadium 50-yard line on Sunday was a showcase of his immaturity and, on a larger scale, furthered a growing trend of unsportsmanlike conduct that will be detrimental to young fans watching football. Immediately following his first-half touchdown catch in San Francisco’s 41-24 victory, Owens galloped all the way to the star logo that breaches the field. He disgraced the fans and opposing players by raising his arms in celebration. T h e Dallas players, who were trying to emend a rough 1-2 start, did not take his taunting lightly. To end a long scoring drive, running back Emmitt Smith rumbled into the end zone to tighten the point gap. As a distinct message to Owens, he flew for the star himself, pile-driving the ball into the turf. There would be no gratitude shown for either team in Big-D that day. Owens wasn’t done. After catching a touchdown pass from 49er quarterback Jeff Garcia, he once again streamed toward the star. What happened next was nothing short of spectacular. Dallas defensive back George Teague had enough. He echoed my sentiments exactly: Get this guy outta here! In an impressive display of speed, power and sheer intensity, he launched his bulk onto Owens, knock-
ing him away from the star, off the screen and out of town. His acrobatics were very graceful for a grown man in shoulder pads. I don’t normally condone athletes taking cheap hits at other athletes at any time, during or after a game. Yet this hit had special meaning to me. It showed that, even in a battle of current 1-3 teams, unsportsmanlike conduct is subject to punishment, punitively and physically. Although Teague displayed a certain level of poor conduct himself, it looked like he was not showing off, but rather policing this showboating trend we are so accustomed to seeing. Defensive football players are paid to knock each other around. Since Teague was attempting to defend the integrity of his team and fans by hitting Owens out of the star logo, I
s e e that more as a defense against unsportsmanlike conduct than advocating it. The same idiotic players who run their mouths will always receive more publicity than the ones that go out and do their jobs every day. 49er running back Charlie Garner had an exceptional day despite his team’s poor showing. No taunts, no gesturing, only a quiet 201-yard rushing performance. Props to San Fransisco Head Coach Steve Mariucci, who made the decision to suspend Owens for one game and fine him one week’s salary, which equals over $24,000. “This decision is based on how we intend to conduct ourselves,” said Mariucci, who admitted being embarrassed about Owens’ antics. “It dis-
turbs me when the integrity of the game is compromised in any way, shape or form.” But you can’t isolate this problem to just Owens. In another Sunday game, Tampa Bay wide receiver Keyshawn Johnson, renowned showboat and author of “Throw Me the Damn Ball,” could not back up his words when he had a grand total of one catch for one yard against his former team, the New York Jets. Johnson, once the sideshow in New York’s media circus, had called former teammate Wayne Chrebet “the team mascot”, which in turn caused a lot of publicity for the game and tons of speculation over which of the two receivers would get the last laugh. Johnson disappointed his continually declining contingent of fans on Sunday. As an integral part of Tampa Bay’s championship plan before the season, Johnson and his numbers have been no more than afterthoughts in each of the four games the team has played this year. Chrebet, on the other hand, caught the game-winning pass in amazing fashion in the closing minute on Sunday. When you act like a scumbag by using poor sportsmanship, you not only lose the support of your teammates and your fans, you impress upon youngsters that this kind of play is tolerated. In effect, many of the kids growing up and dreaming of playing football will not have the necessary skills it takes to make it to the pro field, but will have the motor-mouths that should land them in the game program vending booths. “Program, sir? Throw me the damn money.” -Jeff Benson is a Daily Titan staff writer
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With another baseball season drawing to an end this weekend, once again the Anaheim Angels will be left at home. Watching and wondering. On the surface, when you see that a team is barely over the .500 mark and eight games out of first with only five games left, you would consider the season a wash, an utter disappointment. But for this squad and this franchise, the season has been a surprise. Picked to finish last in the American League Western Division, the young, fiery Angels, under the direction of first-year manager Mike Scioscia, battled and clawed their way through the first three quarters of the season, only to fall short in the end. But where does the blame reside? Obviously not with Scioscia, who in his first year as a major league manager brought a more competitive and scrappy mentality to the team. Just the way that he played for years as the Dodgers’ starting catcher. Obviously not the middle of the lineup, that consists of sluggers Garrett Anderson, Troy Glaus, Tim Salmon and Mo Vaughn. The quartet has hit 148 home runs and 418 runs batted in. And obviously not the heart and soul of the team, the leadoff hitter, Darin Erstad, who may be one of the game’s toughest competitors. Alas, the blame must be placed on the deserving party: the front office. Whether it‘s General Manager Bill Stoneman or Angels President Tony Tavares, that’s irrelevant. The front office is responsible for the team’s shortcoming. The inability to land at least a second tier starting pitcher at the All-Star Break placed too much pressure on the young pitchers who were brought up from the minors. Guys like: Jarrod Washburn, Scott Schoeneweis, Ramon Ortiz, Matt Wise and Seth
Record over last five years
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Etherton, just to name a few. They all pitched admirably and were true gamers in the early part of the season, but once the dog days of summer rolled around, in August and September, things went south and the team performed as flat as a warm beer. The spring training trade of Jim Edmonds to the St. Louis Cardinals for pitcher Kent Bottenfield and rookie second baseman Adam Kennedy presented another problem. Kennedy appears to be a keeper, but Bottenfield was soon traded to the Philadelphia Phillies for Ron Gant. Which begs the question, does a team with more than 200 home runs, really need another free-swinging, right-handed bat like Gant? Or would a veteran pitcher have brought more stability to the pitching staff? Edmonds has only hit 42 home runs for the Cardinals, who are in the drive for the World Series. The only drive that Angels will be making is the one to their homes after Sunday’s season finale against the Seattle Mariners. Without a reliable and trusted No.
1 starting pitcher, the Angels were stuck with Ken Hill, Kent Mercker, Bottenfield and Tim Belcher. A nice little group of has beens, never weres and one-year wonders. This group was put together because of the team’s refusal to resign longtime starting ace Chuck Finley. Granted, the Angels didn’t win any playoffs with him on the mound, nor did he ever lead them to the playoffs, but in today’s baseball, all you want and need is a veteran that you can trust out on the mound for six or seven innings. He doesn’t have to strike fear in the opposing hitters, all he has to do is get outs. Just to give the team a chance to win. When the rookies faltered and the older pitchers couldn’t cut it, all hope for an appearance in the playoffs was lost. Thanks a lot front office. But in the game of baseball, there is always next year. -- Damian Calhoun is a Daily Titan staff writer
arts & entertainment September 28, 2000
‘The exorcist’ is Still scary after all these years
After 27 years this classic piece of American cinema returns to theaters
By Cindy Bertea
Daily Titan Staff Writer A classic piece of American cinema, ready to possess a new generation of horror fans, landed at theaters last weekend. “The Exorcist,” which debuted to critical acclaim in 1973, stands the test of time as a dramatic film with striking cinematography that is not for the squeamish. Previously cut scenes are seamlessly woven into the story and an enhanced soundtrack puts the audience in the middle of the action. Viewers who believe the “Scream” trilogy is an example of fine moviemaking will need to put on their thinking caps for this exercise in psychological horror. More than just an average movie, “The Exorcist” is unique, disturbing, and has to be examined at more than face value. Nominated for 10 Oscars and four Golden Globes, the film was adapted from a 1971 novel of the same title by William Peter Blatty. He won an Oscar for the screenplay adaptation of his book. Director William Friedkin directed the adaptation, utilizing chiaroscuro lighting in most scenes to visually
supplement the stark nature of the film’s content. Prior to the 1973 Exorcist release, the 1968 film “Rosemary’s Baby,” by director Roman Polanski was often cited as one of the scariest cinematic thrillers of all time. Where Polanski’s film was a study in imagined terror, Friedkin went a step further and added groundbreaking visual and makeup effects to construct memorable scenes that created lasting impressions with viewers. Audiences today may doubt the importance of this film’s place in history, but countless others have stolen heavily from the movie to tell their own tales of the dark forces lurking in other realms. The story itself is as old as time. A battle between the forces of good and evil is carried out through the demonic possession of Regan, a young girl played by Linda Blair, and Father Damien Karras, a faithless priest played by Jason Miller. The setting is simplistic, never straying far from Regan’s home, fostering a sense of familiarity and connection to viewers’ own lives. Regan’s mother, played by Ellen Burstyn, is a wealthy and successful actress who dotes on her daughter’s every whim.
Linda Blair plays the possessed Regan in “The Exorcist.”
This horror classic, filled with iconographic images rampant in Catholicism, still stands the test of time. Their ideal life together is turned upside down when Regan begins to exhibit abnormal behavior. From spewing profanities to displays of vulgar uses for a crucifix, doctors in the medical realm fail to find a concrete reason for Regan’s unusual actions. Her clinical evaluation rings oddly familiar, as Regan is prescribed Ritalin for her supposed hyperactive nerve disorder. Extra footage of her physical assessment draws the viewer in, reinforcing the helplessness of her condition. Psychiatrists eventually recommend that she is possessed by an otherworldly spirit and that the mother
should seek help from the Catholic Church. Enlisted to help is Father Karras, who must face his own personal demons. He struggles with the recent death of his elderly mother and is haunted by her memory. In his role as a local university’s spiritual and psychological counselor, he is unsure of his place in the church and questions the authenticity of his flock’s theological beliefs. His faith is tested as he joins with an elder, a more experienced priest played by Max Von Sydow, for a showdown with the devil as manifested through Regan. The makeup and special effects,
unaided by today’s computer wizardry, remain potent as the demon snarls and contorts while shackled to the young girl’s bed. New footage, nicknamed “the spider walk,” is an example of creative filming before the availability of digital imaging. Regan is grotesquely twisted while walking backward on all fours down a flight of stars. Fans of this film will not be disappointed by this addition, which comes early in the narrative and is a creepy portent of events to follow. Mercedes McCambridge’s presence is a noteworthy mention as the woman who lent her voice talents to create the assaulting aural pres-
ence of the demon. On the enhanced soundtrack, every growl and seething remark is eerie. The film is filled with visual symbolism, making full use of the myriad iconographic images rampant in Catholicism. Viewers don’t need to be familiar with these icons, as they represent tests of will they will undoubtedly face at some point in their lives. “The Exorcist” is an excellent study in pitting ordinary characters against extraordinary circumstances. Don’t miss a chance to see the film on the big screen, restored to the version director Friedkin had intended.
‘Fiction’ floats in the genre of modern pop and rock Magda Liszewska
Daily Titan Staff Writer After two years with Mollies Revenge, the band that brought these Canadian musicians together, Yve and Adam, have separated from the group to release their successful album debut as a duo. The band performed their coming-out as an acoustic ensemble during the Lilith Fair festival in the summer of 1998. “Fiction” follows the duo’s
last year’s contribution of “Don’t,” a song, which appeared on the “Message In A Bottle” soundtrack. Recently, they also contributed to Canada’s multi-platinum “Women in Song” album series. Musically, “Fiction” floats in the genre of modern pop and rock with catchy melodies and emotional, simply understood, reflective lyrics such as “I never wanted to be more than who I am/I never wanted to be less than…everything” from
“Imperfect Girl.” Guitarist/composer and multi-instrumentalist Adam teams up with his singer/songwriter/guitarist Yve to engage listeners in 11 warm, though-provoking songs, a departure from the artful rock of Mollies Revenge. In the process of creating “Fiction,” Yve and Adam cooperated with top composers like Ben Mink ( who has written for K.D. Lang), Jeremy Ruzumna (Mac Gray), Steve Bookers (Natalie
Canadian rockers, Yve and Adam, connect with their listeners.
Imbruglia), Taylor Rhodes (Aerosmith), and Kevin Savigar (Rod Stewart). The result of this collaboration showcases Yve’s soaring voice, which can be compared to the styles of Alanis Morissette and Sheryl Crow, but it is occasionally tamed to remind some of the idiosyncrasies of Sarah McLachlan. Fans of these artists will definitely enjoy “Fiction.” Adam’s understated rhythms and richly textured guitar lines complement the lyrics and sound of Yve’s voice. The only flaw with “Fiction” is that no particular song stands out on the album. From the warm, stirring “Imperfect Girl” through the rhythmic “Don’t Apologize,” to reflective “Far Behind,” the songs offer a very similar pace. The only times when the flow of music seems to change is during “Scars” and “Sister,” when a melody slows down to an almost balladlike tempo. “Fiction” has a definite potential for a reputable position in the music market but Yve and Adam will have to add more diversity to future work to avoid becoming a one-hit wonder. The musicians manage to achieve their goal of connecting with their listeners on a one-to-one level but keeping that connection open will require work and creativity. Are they fiction or are they for real? Only time and their fans can tell.
Mack 10 keeps things bangin’ with ‘The Paper’ By Damian Calhoun
Daily Titan Staff Writer One of L.A.’s finest, Mack 10, returns to the streets with his fourth solo album, entitled “The Paper Route.” And although he has ventured away from the West Side for some of the production and guests on the album – you might think he crossed over and went soft. Well, as the saying goes “Don’t get it twisted.” Mack 10 is back with an album full of phat tracks and dope lyrics that still has him ranked as one of the tightest rappers around and not only among the so-called gangsta rappers. Showing that his recent marriage to R & B singer T-Boz, of TLC, has not diminished his street credibility, Mack Dime keeps things banging with the first single “From Tha Streetz” that shows that he still has the talent to kick the verbal imagery of life in the ‘hood. The song shows Mack still maintains the hustle life over the gang bangin’ lifestyle that many have fallen into. But if you think for an instant that he’s soft, the hook states: “I represent where I’m from and I’m nutty as they come.” The album has a reunion of the West Side Connection, with Ice Cube and W.C. joining Mack on the track “Nobody.” For production, Mack hooked up with southern producer Timbaland and the song quickly grabs your attention, with tight production, laced with the lyrical talents of Ice Cube, who states “…West Side Connection, we’re corrupt like Rampart, and W.C., west coast veterans.” Mack 10 performs with his wife T-Boz and they quickly stake their claim as the first couple of hip-hop on the track “Tight To Def,” sampled from the West Coast classic “Pistol grip Pump,” by Volume 10. The song sounds as if the couple has been together as long as the Isley Brothers. Other highlights of the album include the track “I’m Dope” where Mack 10 describes the use of drugs in the neighborhood, how it arrived, cut up, distributed and its effects. His talent as a true street lyricist enables Mack 10 to pull off the technique of portraying life as a narcotic. “Pop X,” “Keep It Gangsta,” and “Hustle Game” are some of the hidden gems of the album. The only disappointing aspect of the album is the length. Where most albums range from 15 –18 tracks, “The Paper Route” consists of only 13 tracks, including two skits. Maybe this is the way he wanted it — I know that I would rather listen to an album with 11 tight tracks, than one where half of the album sucks. Props to Mack 10 for keeping it “Tight to Def.” Other guests on the album include established vets like Too Short, Xzibit, Kokane, and The Youngbloodz. Keeping in line with the tradition that Dr. Dre and Ice Cube started, Mack 10 gives many unknown artists, like Techniec, Big Gipp and Caviar, the chance to show their lyrical talents, in the same way that Ice Cube did for him. Mack 10 first arrived on the scene in 1995, and through the years, he has weathered the recent trend of gimmickry rap acts like Puff Daddy and Will Smith, to stay true to the streets.