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Facilities Master Development Plan discussed
nAS: The first development meeting will be held Thursday at the Pollak Library from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. By Marlayna Slaughterbeck Daily Titan Staff Writer
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Students execute second position dance exercises across the floor in Modern I dance class in the Performing Arts Building.
AS president settled after one month nGOVERNMENT: Mary Grace Cachuela is the first female CSUF president elected in 16 years By Marlayna Slaughterbeck Daily Titan Staff Writer
When Mary Grace Cachuela was campaigning for president of Associated Students last spring, several well-meaning people advised her to always wear a skirt and to
look especially pretty when she addressed a group of students or faculty members. Cachuela likes to think that her manner of dress is not what ultimately got her elected. The significance of being the first female AS president elected in 16 years at is not lost on Cachuela. It was a difficult battle for her. She recalls that although she had a lot of support, there were also plenty of people who based their opposition to her candidacy solely on her gender. That kind of attitude only made Cachuela, and her running mate Linda Luna, work harder to prove
them wrong. “In the end it made winning a lot juicier,” Cachuela said. These days Cachuela rarely has time to indulge in savoring the fruits of her labor. The 21-year-old senior puts in 40 to 60 hours per week at AS and juggles four classes. “It doesn’t feel overwhelming because everyone on the executive staff works hard,” Cachuela said. “Seeing the collective effort motivates us all individually, I think.” It doesn’t hurt that she loves what she’s doing, either. Cachuela speaks of her job in glowing terms. “It’s like waking up every day and
doing something you love to do,” she said. “Being president is above and beyond what my expectations were.” Cachuela said she has always been outspoken and tends to be direct when talking to students. “I try to be myself first and foremost, but I always keep in mind that I represent AS and CSUF students wherever I go,” she said. Cachuela also added adding that part of representation is hearing what others have to say. “I love feedback and I always want to know what people think about different things.”
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The Facilities Master Development Plan will kick off its first meeting on Thursday to address the present physical condition of facilities on campus and examine possible development strategies for the future. The plan, spearheaded by the Facilities Management, stems from parking and population pressures at the university; the concept to address possible solutions was put into motion last year. Jay Bond, associate vice president of Facilities Management, gave a slide presentation at the Associated Students Board of Directors meeting on Tuesday that included five possible scenarios illustrating how the campus may look in the future. “The purpose of this presentation is to show that not only are these things being considered but that we’ve actually got a running start on them,” Bond told the board. The planning project is still in the developmental stages and is currently focusing its efforts on gathering
student opinion regarding how best to ensure that the campus’ facilities will sufficiently support the growing student population. Bond said that a specific layout of changes had not been decided. He said that any one of the five scenarios might become a reality or that an entirely new one could be developed. “The point of the development plan is to make sure we’ve dreamed far enough into the future to allow for all the possibilities,” Bond said. Kandy Mink, who is on the project management team for the committee, told the board the money used to fund the project will be provided through student user fees. User fees, such as those charged for parking permits, are optional. The fee raise would not require a student referendum but would be subject to approval by the AS finance committee instead. Some of the proposed changes to campus include building the Student Recreation Center, a new children’s center and a parking structure that could add up to 1500 parking spaces. Vice President of Student Affairs Robert Palmer, encouraged members of the board to get involved by attending the meetings and making themselves aware of the issues. “You should really think about these things,” Palmer said, “ and provide the university with your input.” Board member, Young Kim, a representative from the College of Humanities and Social Sciences,
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Soda consumption rises despite health dannHEALTH: Americans drink twice as many soft drinks as they did 25 years ago By Debra Santelli
Daily Titan Staff Writer Water, water everywhere, but not a drop to drink — or so the saying goes. “The average American consumes a bit more than half the recommended amount of water each day,” said Jane Brody in her health and fitness report titled, “Drinking Adequate Water to Maintain a Healthy Body.” And Americans are drinking twice as many soft drinks today as they did 25 years ago. Also, the age when Americans start drinking soda is getting younger and
younger, according to a recent article, entitled “Liquid Candy,” released by Michael F. Jacobson of the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI). The article explores the consumption increases of soda and health-related issues. Children today begin drinking soda as early as the age of 1 and one-fifth of them drink a cup of soda a day. What this means for young soda drinkers in America is that soda intake at such a young age can have numerous health effects, according to the National Institute of Health. Some of these effects include tooth decay; an increased risk of osteoporosis; an increased risk of obesity, which in turn increases the risk of diabetes and cardiovascular disease; and heart disease and kidney stones, especially among men. The largest group of soda drinkers is males between the ages of 12 and 29.
Jacobson stated that in men who previously had kidney stones, those who refrained from drinking sodas that contained phosphoric acid (which is found in all cola drinks) were less likely to get new stones. The National Institute of Health now includes cola beverages on a list of foods that doctors may advise patients to avoid. What substances are present in soda drinks that are causing health-related problems? Soft drinks are the single biggest source of refined sugars in the American diet. They provide seven teaspoons of sugar per day, out of a total of 20 teaspoons of empty calories. The U.S. Department of Agriculture states that teens just about hit their recommended sugar limits from soft drinks alone. Obesity rates have risen in tandem
with soft drink consumption. Even though exercise, calorie consumption and genetics play a role in obesity problems in America, soda provides excess calories to overweight youths and adults. Caffeine, which is a mildly addictive stimulant drug, is present in most cola drinks. One problem with caffeine is that it increases the excretion of calcium in urine, which in turn may increase the risk of osteoporosis. Currently, 10 million Americans have osteoporosis while another 18 million have low bone mass and are at increased risk of osteoporosis. While osteoporosis takes time to develop, preliminary research suggests that drinking soda instead of milk can contribute to broken bones in children and the disease later on in life. Several additives used in soft drinks
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People consume more soda than water.
Overthrow of old government gives Titan extras way to new freedom in Yugoslavia online nWORLD: Serbs burned the federal parliament building in an attempt to oust Slobodan Milosevic By Matt Capuano
Daily Titan Staff Writer
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Vojislav Kostunica is the new elected Yugoslavian president.
After more than a decade of dominating Yugoslavia, Slobodan Milosevic has come to the end of the road. The end came at the hands of a horde of Serbs who burned the federal parliament building on Thursday in an attempt to oust the dictator. Instead of ruling and dominating Yugoslavia, he has ruled under its collapse. During each step, Milosevic has resisted Western pressure to oust him.
He has fought four wars, the last one over Kosovo. Until now, he has stopped demonstrations and war crime charges. It seems that the ballot box was his last stand. On Sept. 24, Milosevic lost to his opposition, Vojislav Kostunica, during the presidential election. Refusing to admit defeat, Milosevic remained in office. It took the people of Yugoslavia to push the issue. The location of Milosevic is unknown at this time. It is believed that he is still in Serbia. His record of the past and his hesitation to leave leads many people to believe that Milosevic may still have several tricks up his sleeve. Two of his main power sources, the news media and most of the police are gone. However, the loyalty of the Yugoslavian army remains a question. “The potential for violence is still very real,” Roshanna Sylvester, an
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assistant professor of history and coordinator of Russian and East Europe studies said. “Milosevic tried to rig a democratic election. He believed that there wasn’t an election that he couldn’t rig.” So, where can Milosevic go after this uprising? Some people said they feel that he doesn’t have very many options. “There is nowhere for Milosevic to go,” Sylvester said. “Russia said that they don’t want him. I heard that China might take him, but does he want to live in China for the rest of his life? He isn’t running away, he has some plan.” While some people feel that he might do something, others feel that he is done. “I think he has run out of options,” said Heather Lewis, an English major.
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Local fireworks; not all bright flashes and brilliant colors. Concerns raised regarding possible health hazards.