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AS discusses IRA strategies nMEETING: Some AS members cite apathy from students while others report more enthusiasm By Marlayna Slaughterbeck Daily Titan Staff Writer
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Shari Scott, Jeni Adams and Liz Agosto of GAMMA discuss plans for their group’s exhibit for Alcohol Awareness Week.
Study reveals an increase in jobs nDATA: A Jobtrack study shows that employment rose 3.1 percent this year across the country By Michael Sandoval
Daily Titan Staff Writer College and graduate students may find it easier to get a job as employment opportunities increased by 3.1 percent this year, according to a new study by Jobtrack. The company that helps employers find new personnel in colleges and universities across the country, recently gathered informa-
tion by posting data taken from different campuses across the country from September 1999 to September 2000. “Especially into entry level, a lot of companies are putting investment towards getting students who are just graduating and entry level in terms of training them,” said Kristina Alvarado, student services specialist at Cal State Fullerton’s Career Development Center. The Jobtrack study was broken down by different occupations, salary and the percentage of job openings being posted. The highest-paying occupations were computer and information science jobs, with a salary of $49,245 per year. They had the second highest number of postings
with an 11.1 percent of openings posted. One of the highest occupations hiring are accounting and finance jobs, with a salary of $36,168 and 11.6 percent of job openings being posted. Communications and media were mentioned with a yearly salary of $29,553 and only 6.3 percent of jobs posted. “The survey reflects the job market right now. More positions are opening and give more variety for students to get into,” Alvarado said. Alvarado also mentioned that the economy plays a role in the growth of the hiring of college students. She said that the stronger the economy, the more willing com-
panies are to hire students or graduates with less experience. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, a firm that works on environmental construction projects across the country, hires many college students and graduates regularly into their part-time and internship programs. “We like to hire from within, but if the person is qualified for the position we would make the attempt,” said Raul Garcia, an administrative official with the company. “The corps hires a lot of current students and college graduates because we know that in the future they can be helpful to our mission.” Garcia said he agrees with the Jobtracks data.
Two weeks before the fall elections, Associated Students scramble to get the word out on the Instructionally Related Activities Referendum which, will appear on the regular fall ballot. “This is it guys, this is crunch time,” Evan Mooney, Director of Administration told the AS Board of Directors at Tuesday’s meeting. In the meeting board members discussed the current strategy regarding AS’ IRA informational campaign and expanded their efforts to raise awareness of the issues. Beginning today, board members will each attempt to give twice-daily presentations to various classes in addition to their already scheduled talks to various clubs and organizations. The presentations are part of an effort to ensure that students are informed on the issues regarding the possible fee increase. Other scheduled talks on the matter include an open student forum tentatively scheduled for Oct. 23 and 24 at the Quad from noon to 1 p.m.
nEDUCATION: Organizers sought to recruit students to participate in the Study Abroad Program By Peggy Gomez Daily Titan Staff Writer Students surrounded the Cal State Fullerton Study Abroad booth Tuesday to listen to options available to them from others who have had the experience.‑ The Study Abroad Fair was held in the Quad Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m.‑ CSUF was one of 33 booths offering programs to all students who have an interest in distance learning.‑ “We want to increase the students’ awareness about the opportunities they have to include [in their college] educa-
room and board, tuition, books and personal expenses. Larry Ovalle, a senior international business major, studied in Southwest Germany. While living there, he realized the cost of living did not include and travel elsewhere.‑ “It is tough not having an income for a year and still having to live and travel as much as possible,” Ovalle said. It was the experiences that paid off, he said.‑ “There is not a price tag I could put on the experience, because it is something that can never be duplicated,” Ovalle said. CSUF offers 45 different Study Abroad options based out of 18 countries.‑ There are programs for every major.‑ If a student is determined to live in a country that does not offer the classes required for his or her declared major, that student may declare a minor in the study of that country’s culture.‑‑
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He said he finds that with the economy as good as it is, they are putting a greater effort to hire more students and take the time to train them. Alexandria Santiago, who works with Waldenbooks bookstore chain, said, “The opportunity are there for students who usu-
Fair provides information about studying abroad for students tion, studying in another country,” said Dana Roson, adviser for International Education and Exchange Program.‑ Roson explained to students that if cost was a factor, many of the expenses are comparable to living in the United States and going to college for one year. “In some cases, depending on the country you go to, you can save money by leaving our country,” Roson said.‑ She also told the students that depending on the country, Korea and New Zealand for instance, some are more expensive than others, but may still be cheaper than living here.‑ Korea’s cost of living is $11,275 and New Zealand’s cost of living is $8,960. Both are less than living in the United States while going to CSUF for a year. Currently the budget for a CSUF student is $12,620 per year.‑‑ To study in Canada, the cost of living is $11,425, including
The open forum will provide an informal opportunity for students to speak out on the referendum and will be mediated by AS Elections Commissioner Joel South. Additionally, the referendum will be discussed at the Mission Viejo campus on Oct. 25 and 26 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Refreshments will be provided at the meeting. The referendum, if passed, will increase the funding for current academically related programs and will allow for support of future programs. Programs supported by the IRA fund include student art exhibits, the forensics team, Model United Nations, and The Daily Titan as well as many other co-academic programs. Additionally, IRA funds contribute to certain athletic programs such as athletic travel and team uniforms as well as recruitment. Board members discussed their individual perceptions of the current student mood regarding the referendum. “Last week I gave five presentations and overall, students were really enthusiastic,” said Aaron Terreri, representative of the College of Business. “ I got a lot of really good questions.” Although he explained that the general response to the proposed increases was negative, Terreri was nonetheless encouraged by the fact
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ally start in our retail stores and then can have the opportunities to move to upper management.” “By hiring college students, it usually gives our stores and companies a fresh and exciting look promoting better business,” Santiago said.
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That does not mean students have to stay in college an extra year, said Roson. Junior Elaine Vargas also traveled abroad for a year.‑ “It was an incredible experience,” Vargas said.‑ “ I initially only wanted to go for a semester, and when I was there I realized a year is not enough.” ‑ Vargas pointed out that all of the classes taken while studying abroad are transferable. Advisers
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meet with students prior to their departures and accredit the classes that will be taken while out of the country. “When you get back the classes are already in the [CSUF] system,” Vargas said.‑ Marty Greenham represented the Semester at Sea program.‑ “We offer students a full semester of university credit with an alternate to immersion
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BRIEFS Improving communications focus of play Do grandparents have what it takes to offer their grandchildren relevant advice when it’s most needed? This is the question that is to be explored today when the non-profit theater company STOP-GAP presents the play “You Don’t Understand,” at the Fullerton Senior Multi-Service Center. The free play, which begins at 11 a.m., will explore alternative ways grandparents can resolve issues when communicating with their grandchildren. The actors will show how life experiences, wisdom and sensitivity can be used to bridge the generation gap and keep communication open. STOP-GAP, an improvisational drama troupe, has been performing for the youth and senior audiences for the past 22 years. The troupe uses interactive presentations and role-playing experiences as educational tools to address relevant social issues. Further information about the performance may be obtained by calling the center at (714) 738-6305.
Family Day at the Brea Community Center The Brea Family Resource Center and Family Assessment Counseling and Educational Services present Family Day on Saturday, Oct. 21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Brea Community Center. The event will be filled with free resources for parents and activities for kids. Parents will receive information and services that can help
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the family. Services include affordable counseling, financial planning, childcare, after-school and recreational programs and health care. Family Day will also feature door prizes, games, activities, a bounce house, a drawing, square dancing and clowns. The Brea Police Department will also feature a Bicycle Rodeo for kids ages 3-17, an obstacle course, bike registration and safety. For more information call (714) 990-7160.
Youth gain safety skills at Laguna Hills Mall It began Oct. 15 and continues through the 21st. The Laidlaw Education Services and Laguna Hills Mall, a Simon Mall, are working together to provide local youth with current bus safety information during the “Cover the Bus For Kid.” Throughout the week, a representative from Laidlaw will be present to answer school bus safety questions, give tours of an on-site school bus where children can practice valuable bus safety tips and distribute a “Ten Rules for School Bus Safety” tip sheet. Proceeds for the event will benefit the Simon Youth Foundation, a not-for-profit organization designed to provide educational and career opportunities for youth within the local community. It also helps the Children’s Miracle Network, an international nonprofit organization dedicated to raise funds for 170 affiliated children’s hospitals. “Cover the Bus for Kids” will take place in select Simon Malls across the country through Oct. 22.
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Campus Enjoy the music of Osker, a punk band on epitaph, at noon at the Becker Amphitheater. Learn more about “The European Experience,” from Fullerton Junior College. History Professor Roger See, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at UH 207. Visit the exhibit “A Salute to Orange County Journalism,” now open through Feb. 25 in the Atrium Gallery of the Pollak Library. Featured is a working newsroom of the past, a Linotype typesetting machine and a Teletype machine.
Also see a special collection of photographs by photojournalist Patrick O’Donnell, CSUF photographer and Orange Coast College professor. For more information call Dave Reid at (714) 278-3355. This exhibit is free and open to the public.
Community The Bowers Museum presents “Egyptian Treasures from the British Museum,” open thru Jan. 2. This exhibit will cover a timespan of over 3,000 years, and among the items displayed are stone sculptures of pharaohs and dignitaries, bronze statuettes of the gods and
jewelry in gold and other precious materials. The Bowers Museum is located on 2002 North Main Street in Santa Ana. For more information call (714) 567-3650 or visit http://www.bowers.org. Attend the opening reception of “Arnie Hendrickson: Phantom Pain,” a series project grown out of Hendrickson’s fascination with the phantom sensation of missing limbs, at the CSUF Grand Central Art Center on 125 N. Broadway in Santa Ana. The exhibit will be open thru Nov. 4. The gallery’s hours are Tuesday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information call Marilyn Moore at (714)
278-7750. This exhibit is free. “Domestic Priorities,” an exhibit that brings together three California artists whose work draws parallels between the process of making art and the routine of domestic life, runs through Oct. 22. The Muckenthaler Cultural Center Foundation is located at 1201 W. Malvern Ave., in Fullerton. It is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, and 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. on weekends. Admission costs $2 for adults, $1 for students and seniors. Children are free. For more information call (714) 738-6595.
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A. Israelis need to stop their aggression B. Palestinians should stop the violence C. Both sides should make peace D. Nothing can be done in that area E. America has its own problems
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Tutoring offered to local grade schools nEDUCATION: The America Reads and Counts program was designed to help elementary school students By James Moya
Daily Titan Staff Writer Children all over the Southland needing academic assistance however there is a program on campus that gears itself toward helping kids out. The program is called the America Reads and Counts. The program aims to meet the challenge set by President Bill Clinton in 1994, which is to address low reading and math levels of children from kindergarten to sixth grade. The focus is to help students improve and stay in school. Tutors from Cal State Fullerton, go to different schools to help children gain the necessary skills for class. The tutors work under guidance from the teachers at their respective schools.
To qualify to become a tutor, students must receive Financial Aid and use the tutoring hours to help pay back the loan. It’s one of the higher paying workstudy programs on campus. “The point is to improve elementary kids’ scores in math and reading,” said Daniel Walker, a second-year master’s student majoring in English and who also works at the Glenview Elementary School site. “We want to help kids do better in math and reading,” Walker added. “The other benefits of this program are that we also mentor kids with behavioral problems. We want kids to read at their grade level.” In order to qualify for the tutoring program, students must have a gradepoint average of 2.0 or better. Students have to be able to work a minimum of two days a week. They must work from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekdays, and 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturdays, at a local school or one of the after-school sites. Students must also be available for training sessions. The Titan tutors have to coordinate specific school sites and serve as liaisons to elementary schools, after-school centers, and assist in training and follow-up of incoming Titan tutors.
In order to apply, students should complete an application, provide a cover letter, a resume, and submit them to TSU-247 by 5 p.m. on Aug. 25 2001 for next year. Selected tutors will be paid $7.64 an hour and site coordinators $8.50 an hour. “The initiative is to get children to read at their level,” said assistant coordinator of the program, Sean Tyone, a senior majoring in international business. “We have 60 tutors, five to 10 at each school site. They go to the after-school programs and the tutors have all kinds of different majors. We do mentoring with the kids to change their attitudes to wanting to learn, and bring kids to their level, so mentoring makes a difference.” It also helps students with disabilities and encourages families to read at home together. Parents are asked to read daily. Teachers are encouraged to use research–based methods. The program recruits college students to tutor children, engages businesses to involve employees, and unites communities to form partnerships. At more than 1100 colleges, students have earned Financial Aid from the program. More than 2 million children have been mentored.
Communities are coming together to recruit and many organizations, religious groups, businesses, schools, literacy groups, museums and media outlets have joined the president’s America Reads Program. “Even though you have a workstudy program, you can also volunteer for different sites and get awarded a grant, “ Walker said. “Four out of 10 fourth-graders can’t read at grade level.” Young people with mentors are more likely to stay in school, attend classes, earn better grades, and go on to college, according to statistics. “One teacher can’t help all the struggling students, so we take those students away in groups to help them out and the teacher can focus on the rest of the kids,” Tyone said. “The program runs through the Communitybased Learning and Service Center here on campus.” The Titan tutors vary in age and majors and have heard about the program through a variety of sources. Students have wanted to get involved to help children. According to tutors who attended an end-of-the-year evaluation meeting referred to as a “reflection” or an “ice-breaker” held on May 3 of this year, expressed some of their
Students shoot for a better university nCAMPUS: Several meetings allowed students to provide input on ways they believe the campus can be improved for the Master Plan By Samantha Gonzaga Daily Titan Staff Writer
Ray Murillo, Assistant Dean of the College of Business, entered the Alvarado Room at the Titan Student Union with two grocery bags full of disposable cameras. At 3:35 p.m., only three students were present inside the conference room. In ten minutes the room was three-fourths full. The Student Photo Project Orientation was one of a series of focus group meetings that will be held to discuss the rising enrollment rate at Cal State Fullerton. Unlike the previous meetings, which addressed both faculty and students, this meeting was for students only. Its objective was to allow students
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to showcase their views of CSUF — through a camera’s lens. Kandy Mink, Assistant Vice President of Student Affairs, facilitated the meeting with Murillo. “We are hoping that between 30 to 40 students will have the opportunity to get involved in this decision process,” Mink said. “This is a chance to let us see how you see the campus, whether it be things that you like, or things you don’t like.” The project had two objectives; discovering the way the campus is perceived by students and figuring out ways to address their concerns. A roving focus group will begin making its rounds on Monday. These focus groups will be comprised of a facilitator and a group of students, who will be walking around the campus. The students will get the chance to take photos as the facilitators ask questions pertaining to their likes and dislikes. The five focus group activities are slated to take place over the course of four days. An alternative approach is taking these snapshots individually. Students interested in participating this way are encouraged to contact Murillo in order to receive a camera. Those who opt to
do the photo project alone will have to turn in their cameras by Oct. 24. “There are benefits either way if you want to do this individually or as a group,” Murillo said. “There is structure in groups; questions or ideas are raised that maybe you haven’t thought of. Individually, the activity will give more flexibility, especially for those with classes during the sessions.” Students are encouraged to be honest about their feelings. “We should not limit ourselves in our thinking,” Mink said. “This is the only chance to know how you all feel.” After the pictures are developed, they will be organized by Mink and Murillo along with the accompanying student comments. These pictures will be presented to the Facilities Management committee and urban development representatives from AC Martin Partners to be reviewed for commonalties. These commonalties will help set the direction for the progress of the Master Development Plan. “CSUF is a commuter campus,” said AS President Mary Grace Cachuela. “ With such a diverse student body comes different ideas. “These ideas need to be heard
because this plan impacts us the most,” Cachuela added. Junior Regina Rojas’ interest was piqued by the project. The public relations major has been considering changing her major to geography, with an emphasis on urban planning. For her, it was a way of contributing to campus development. “I was surprised not to hear about this in my geography class,” Rojas said. “I actually heard about it in my P.R. class. This is a first-hand look at urban development planning.” College of Art Representative David Atilano hoped to approach the project from an artistic standpoint. “I see this project artistically,” Atilano said. “The change this campus will be going through is an art form in itself. Art students have come to me saying that the Visual Arts building needs changes too.” “If you’ve been inside, you’ll see that the walls are white. Maybe we can use some more color,” he continued. Students interested in participating in the Student Photo Project Orientation should contact Ray Murillo at ext. 4577 or at rmurillo@fullerton.edu.
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Site coordinator and CSUF liberal studies major Jackie Paraja stands with students from Edison Elementary. thoughts on the program. “I want to be a teacher,” said Theresa Martinez, a liberal studies major. “At first I was unsure if I wanted to be a teacher. But after working in the classroom with children, I know I am going into the right profession.” Another student discussed the program’s effect on the children.
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studies,” Greenham said.‑ The Semester at Sea program voyages to and studies10 countries for either 100 days in the fall and spring, or 65 days in the summer.‑ An alternative to living in another country for a year is volunteering for college credit. “This gives me a reason to wake up in the morning,” said Rebecca Jewell, program director for the International Volunteer Program.
“I am amazed how one person can have an impact on a child’s life,” said Milagros Peralta, who majors in political science. “By working with kids, I can see their confidence build, [I see them] learn more about college, and see their hopes and dreams come true because I opened their eyes to new things.”
This non-profit program has 50 options, lasting from two weeks to three years. Charolette Simonsen, field director for Denmark’s International Study Program also studied abroad. “It was a great experience away from home, that is when I grew up and matured,” Simonsen said.‑ “I also made some great friends for life.” For more information on the Study Abroad Programs contact Dana Roson in UH244.
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Employees get free ride nPARKING: 700 CSUF employees are signed up for the GRT Program By Terry Jolliffe
Daily Titan Staff Writer To improve air quality and reduce traffic congestion, the Guaranteed Return Trip Program was instituted at Cal State Fullerton nine years ago to comply with Regulation 15 of the South Coast Air Quality Management District. “[The program] continues to grow and appears to be a success,” said Paulette Blumberg, the associate director of parking and transportation services. The GRT Program is for the 3,500 employees of the university, however, 700 employees are currently signed up. If registered as a walker, bicyclist, car-pooler, transit-rider or van-pooler, they qualify for the free transportation provided by Yellow Cab in the event of an illness, family emergency or if the
commuters ride must leave unexpectedly and they are left without transportation. There is a monthly rail pass reimbursement of up to $60 available along with weekly complimentary parking permits for those eligible. “Other options are being evaluated — we need to continually come up with alternatives to encourage rideshare to counter the parking problems we have here on campus,” Blumberg said. “In March of next year, we’re losing another 500 parking spaces, resulting from construction of the new phase of the Residential Hall Expansion Program.” “GRT is for emergencies, not for transportation for personal errands, business-related travel or planned overtime,” Lupe Briseno, transportation programs manager said. “We’ve had tremendous success with this program. In the past nine years, we’ve only had to use the emergency transportation 54 times for a total cost of $2,700.” The programs are funded through parking fines. By law these monies may only be used to
fund and promote transportation programs. According to SCAQMD, the largest source of air pollution in our region is the cars and trucks on the road. Reduction can only be accomplished through educational programs, voluntary efforts and Rule 2202. The latest regulation CSUF has complied with, Rule 2202, the OnRoad Motor Vehicle Mitigation Options amended in 1998, meets federal and state Clean Air Act requirements, Health and Safety Code Section 40458 and Section 182(d)(B) of the Federal Clean Air Act. Briseno said that Rule 2202 gives more choices for alternative transportation to all employers in the state with 250 or more employees. “Our program hasn’t changed because of Rule 2202, but it has afforded us more options. We are in compliance because of our good faith effort, but we haven’t met our target yet,” Briseno said. “A couple of our options are the Emission Reduction Strategy. We have to reduce pollutants in the air and we can help accomplish
Fees for universities rise steadily By Matthew McGuire TMS Campus
As a college degree becomes more and more necessary it is also becoming more and more expensive, a recently released College Board study found. Tuition at public and private institutions has doubled over the last 20 years, while the median family income has risen 20 percent since 1981, according to the study. In the last year alone, the cost of a four-year degree has risen 5.2 percent at private institutions and 4.4 percent at public institutions. According to the study yearly tuition, fees and room and board increased: - $814 at private four-year colleges, $16,332 this year versus last year’s $15,518, a 5.2 percent increase; - $148 at public four-year institutions, $3,510 versus $3,362, a 4.4 percent increase; - $490 more at two-year private institutions, $7,458 versus $6,968, a 7 percent increase; - and $56 more at two-year public institutions, $1,705 versus $1,649, a 3.4 percent increase. The study also broke down tuition costs by region and found the most expensive private four-year education comes from the New England states at $21,215 per year, while the average in the Southwest clocks in at $11,965 annually. Results from the study weren’t all grim, however. While a college degree
may be more expensive, employers are paying more for those who attain a four-year degree. Students who enter the work force are getting paid 18 percent more that those who graduated twenty years ago. And students who attain an advanced degree are making 27 percent more than their decades old counterparts. The study also found that financial aid given to students over the past 10 years has increased to match the steeper tuition bills. For the 1999-2000 school year, students got 15 percent more aid than they did for the 1989-
90 school year. The bulk of recent aid came from the federal loans at 51.4 percent, or $35.1 billion, with institutional and other grants making up 19.4 percent at $13.3 billion. Also included in the study were college participation rates for different races. Asians led attendance figures with 87 percent of high school graduates continuing on to college, while 78 percent of whites, 65 percent of blacks and 61 percent of Hispanics continued their education.
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Program for Cal State Fullerton faculty and employees intends to provide services for those involved. Several of the faculty lots may be impacted by the program. this by purchasing credits from scrapped vehicle companies. We have target numbers to reach and we can utilize the credits. There is also the Air Quality Investment Program, where companies actually pay AQMD based on the number of employees it has. The
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AQMD then uses the monies for grants and alternative clean air programs.” Linda Johnson who works in Faculty Affairs and Records, car pools from Rowland Heights and has belonged to the GRT Program for five years. “They totally blew it off,” Machado said, “I expected them to take it seriously — they’re student leaders. They represent a lot of other students in their fraternities.” Machado expressed disappointment with the general lack of interest at the meeting and voiced concern that some of the council members’ behavior reinforced certain stereotypes of the Greek community. “It was kind of disrespectful,” she added, describing how one InterFraternity Councils member tossed aside an informational pamphlet that was handed to him during the presentation. Kim shared Machado’s disappointment. “I was really discouraged,” Kim said. She said that the two of them made an effort to impress upon members of the council the importance of the referendum, whether it passed or not. “This is going to make a big difference so they should really get involved,” Kim said. Both Machado and Kim said that although many of the members were indifferent, Inter-Fraternity Council
“It’s worked really well for me,” Johnson said. “I don’t know what I’d do without it.” For more information on the GRT Program, employees should contact transportation and parking at (714) 278-3082.
President Juan Gonzalez was quite accommodating. He allowed the two extra time to discuss the referendum and urged members to pay attention. AS President Mary Grace Cachuela said that many times indifference stems from a lack of awareness common to commuter campuses. Often students are not aware how the issues affect them. Cachuela added that often the messenger is as important, if not more so, than the message itself. “A [fraternity] brother would probably be more effective communicating the message than an outsider,” Cachuela said, explaining that fraternity members may view AS’ presentation with suspicion. The referendum will be held on Nov. 1 and 2. Students must have a valid Titan Card to vote. Six voting booths will be set up in various locations across campus such as at the TSU, Langsdorf Hall, and the Humanities building. An additional booth will be set up at the Mission Viejo campus.
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Arkansas Universities consider limitations of Internet By Jim Lovel
Knight-Ridder Tribune Arkansas universities are among schools throughout the nation considering restrictions to Internet access on school computers. “We are trying to develop some guidelines,” said Kurt Norland, enterprise analyst with the state Department of Information Systems. The department maintains and operates a computer network connecting state agencies, including the state’s universities.
At some colleges, students are using high-speed Internet connections to download everything from MP3 music files to full-length movies. MP3s and movies can take up dozens of megabytes of space, clogging Internet connections and crowding storage space on system servers. Mississippi State University in Starkville, Miss., is one of the latest to announce that it has acquired a software system that will monitor bandwidth and limit downloads. The software will be operational by the end of the year. The University of Mississippi in
Oxford has blocked access to some Web sites, citing the need to preserve bandwidth for legitimate research. Arkansas Tech University in Russellville is the only one in the state currently blocking access to MP3 files and the Web sites, such as Napster, that make the files available. The school began using a software program this summer that prevents students from reaching the Web sites. “We don’t have the storage space on the server to accommodate that,” said Merrell Shoptaw, director of computer services at the university.
The block has solved problems with slow access and a shortage of storage space on the server, Shoptaw said. Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia is the only other university in the state that blocks access to Internet sites, but for another reason. A software program prevents students from reaching pornographic sites, according to Bill Phelps, director of computer services at the university. “We are waiting to see how it plays out in court,” he said. At the state’s flagship university in Fayetteville, students aren’t restricted from any Internet sites, said Susan
Aches caused by some Allergies and other chronic aches can be caused by some types of molds, pollen, spores and mildew By Peggy Gomez
Daily Titan Staff Writer Tamara King suffers from chronic headaches caused by allergies. She is burdened by headaches at least once a week. “I’ve had a headache every day this week,” said King, a psychology major. King is also aware that along with stress, the change in atmosphere provokes headaches. “I get headaches in cloudy and rainy weather like this — it triggers the allergies” King said, referring to the first rain of the season. People sensitive to pollen, mold and mildew may just need a little “spring cleaning” to reduce the symptoms of allergies. Waiting rooms in doctor’s offices fill up quickly during these two seasons. During a screening for allergies, people are reminded that routine house cleaning can suppress symptoms. Spring and fall are two times of the year when allergies flare up. “Spring is when flowers bloom and flower buds are being produced. Fall is when they are discarded and begin floating around in the atmosphere,” said Cheryl Canary, RN and assistant professor for nursing. Linens harbor the dry particles as well as dust mites. “Sheets and pillowcases should be washed in hot water,” Canary said. Down pillows and comforters are ideal for dust mites to breed. Pillows and comforters that are hypoallergenic, are available and require less treatment. Mold, mildew and spores are another cause of allergies. When structural damage is caused by any of
these organisms, the pain can be felt physically as well as in the pocketbook. Symptoms of these entities can be headaches, nausea and vomiting, as well as those related to allergies. “Mold, mildew and spores thrive in wet and humid environments,” said Angel Delgadillo, physicians’ assistant at Bright Medical Associates in Whittier. “When we screen for allergies and can’t find a specific cause, we screen for mold and mildew,” Delgadillo said. Air conditioners, carpets and wall leaks attract mold, mildew and spores. “When people leave on the air conditioner of their car while the car is turned off, moisture is created and mold grows in the vents,” Delgadillo said. He advises changing air conditioning filters once a month, especially during seasons of excessive use. Hardwood floors are preferred over carpet because they are easier to clean. Dust mites as well as mold have less chance of breeding when the wood is cleaned properly. Fiberglass and stucco wall fillings can shelter organisms attracted to moisture. Delgadillo recommends products that prevent moisture absorption. “I am allergic to many different types of pollen, molds and even food,” said Allen You, environmental health and safety officer. You favors many methods of preventing allergy-related illnesses. “I try to minimize my exposure, but you cannot control what is outside,” You said. Mold and spores are inherent to indoor plants. A good indicator of excess moisture is when the drip
pan of a plant has stagnant water. “That water is a good medium for the mold, spores and bacteria to grow,” You said. If house plants are a concern, removing the plants for a month to test an allergic reaction when they return may indicate whether or not they should return permanently. In 1998, Cal State Fullerton and Healthy Buildings International, did a full indoor air quality survey throughout the campus. “We didn’t find any problems associated with mold, mildew, bacteria or spores,” You said.
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Adkins, associate director of computing services.“We try to educate and teach appropriate use,” Adkins said. “We don’t want to baby-sit. We try to push personal responsibility.” The University of Arkansas at Little Rock and the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff don’t block any Internet access. Neither school has experienced bandwidth or storage problems, spokesmen at both schools say. Traffic patterns are being monitored to determine the extent of the problem, Nichols said.“What we would do to solve it hasn’t even been discussed yet,”
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he said. Representatives from the computer services departments at the University of Central Arkansas in Conway and at Arkansas State University in Jonesboro could not be reached for comment Friday. Blocking Internet access at Ole Miss has angered some students, but university officials defend the practice.“Why is the Internet provided in an academic environment? It’s provided to enhance the instructional experience for the students,” said Pam Lawhead, an associate professor of computer and information services
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Titans put up good effort at Cal nCROSS COUNTRY: For first time this season, Mahan doesn’t post top finish for CSUF as Manhart takes top Titan spot By Raul Ascencio
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Cross Country competed at Cal Poly SLO this past Saturday.
The Cal State Fullerton cross country team, armed with a determined demeanor shrugged off muscle strains to key performers as they posted “respectable and inspirational” marks at the Cal Poly Invitational in San Luis Obispo on Saturday afternoon. “We went into the meet pretty beat up, however I felt that we performed better there than we did at the Stanford meet, which is a testament to the character of our runners,” Titan Head Coach John Elders said. Among the bruised but not beaten were Titan standouts, Josh Slater and Chris Monachelli, who despite their moderate leg injuries, clawed their way up the ranks to place in two of CSUF’s top five finishes.
Monachelli, ailed by an upper quad strain, finished 33rd overall, tearing the tape in 28:11 and staking claim to the third place Titan finish. Slater was hindered by a hamstring pull, but persevered on to nab the fifth CSUF spot and 35th overall position with his 28:16 exertion. Wedging his way in between the two afflicted veterans to earn the 34th overall rank and fourth Titan spot was freshman Marcos Campos. The newcomer made his first career point contribution with a stellar 28:14 effort. “It was exciting to see him break into the top five and earn his best performance of the season Saturday, he has made a tremendous leap,” Elders said. Breakout performer Vikram Mahan who has held down the pole position for CSUF in the three previous contests, was dislodged from the number one spot Saturday when he could not keep pace with Titan teammate Jason Manhart. Manhart finished the 8,000m course in 27:42, earning him the title of top Titan finisher as well as a 19th place overall finish. “This was the first time anyone but Mahan came in first for us, Jason ran
an excellent race and it should boost his confidence,” Elders said. Mahan followed shortly behind, scurrying in with a time of 27:58, which earned him the 27th overall mark. Despite an exemplary effort from the Titan stampede they could only conjure up a fourth place team finish among the field of eight. Dashing to the front of the pack were the hosting Cal Poly SLO Mustangs, who posted five top ten finishes en route to their 25-point victory. The Mustangs nearly finished first in the female 5,000m competition to complete the home field sweep, but fell a mere 10 points short of the victors, the Fila Track West club. Like their male counterparts, the women were plagued by injuries and finished a sub-par seventh out of nine teams. Among the Titan injured were sophomore tandem Jenifer Martin and Terry Vega who valiantly overcame muscle strains to post top five finishes on Saturday. Martin, who was hampered by a quadriceps strain, suppressed the pain long enough to lead her squad with a 39th overall finish as she posted a 19:56 performance.
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Vega battled a calf strain as she grasped the fifth and final point-worthy position for the Titans crossing the line in 20:47 for 55th place overall. “Their efforts were inspiring.” Elders said. “They were both uncertain whether they wanted to run, just seconds before the gun went off and their decision to give run hurt for the team, shows the cohesiveness of the squad.” Other Titan point-earners included freshman Danielle Hernandez who finished in the number two CSUF spot (42nd overall; 20:06), trailed tightly by Jean Garcia (44th overall; 20:10), and following in the fourth Titan position, Lindsay Strodl (53rd overall; 20:42). The impacting injuries among the Titan’s best will have little time to heal as the Titans hobble right back into action Friday, for their second home meet of the season, The Titan Invitational. Following Friday’s home jaunt, the top seven Titan men and women will trek along the coastline for the season-culminating Big West Championship’s. The “pinnacle” event will take place in Santa Barbara on the morning of Oct. 28th.
1.St.Louis (6-0, four first-place votes) last wk 1-Rams get toughest test of the season, Chiefs on Sunday 2.Minnesota (6-0) last wk 2-Culpepper still impressive, Vikings still undefeated 3.Tennessee (5-1) last wk 4-George regaining swagger, Titans looking like defending AFC champs 4.Miami (5-1) last wk 3-Defense gets rest as Jets await on Monday night 5.Oakland (5-1) last wk 5-Janikowski makes game winner, still missed two field goals on Sunday 6.New York Jets (5-1) last wk 7-Battle for first in AFC East with the Fish on Monday 7.Washington (5-2) last wk 8-D stepping up as Skins see helpless Jacksonville on Sunday 8.Baltimore (5-2) last wk 6-Can’t score touchdowns, can’t win games 9.Indianapolis (4-2) last wk 9-Edgerrin James bolsters Colts offensive attack as expected 10.New York Giants (5-2) last wk nr-Dayne plows through Cowboys defense
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Rockabilly Lives On Created and perfected in the 1950s, rockabilly has remained a strong genre of music to those who follow the hybrid of jazz, blues and rock
Story by Jamie K. Ayala Photos by Lorraine Dominguez
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Josie Kruezer of San Diego plays a tune with her band, The Westerners at The Derby in Hollywood. Kruezer is one of a few female rockabilly musicians to play in a music genre that is dominated by male performers.
onned in 1950s vintage wear, cool cats and their girls head to The Derby, a small club in Hollywood to swing, bop and stroll to the upbeat sounds of rockabilly. Rockabilly is a sub-culture, type of music and a way of life. Elvis Presley at the age of 18 was the first to lead this scene in 1952 with a “slap-back” (tape delay echo) sound hit called “That’s All Right, Mama.” Presley became known as the Hillbilly Cat before he was the legendary King of rock ‘n’ roll. Sometimes confused with country and rock n’ roll, rockabilly has a sound all of it’s own. It’s a mix of country, jazz, blues and rock. Pioneers such as Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash and Jerry Lee Lewis characterized rockabilly. Hits like “Blue Suede Shoes” and “Great Balls of Fire” were first recorded by Sun Records of Memphis Tennessee. The 1950s were rockabilly’s heyday with good ‘ol boys from the south making it recognized. Within a few years though, artists began to fade, but the music was kept alive in the generations that followed. This included big boppers and jivers like Buddy Holly and Eddie Cochran. In the 1980s voices and attitudes
Elvis Suissa and Brett Williams of Three Band Jacks rock CSUF”s Becker Ampitheater.
like that of the Stray Cats popularized the music. Today new artists are emerging with a different twist to the music all the time. While some believe the music will never become mainstream others feel that it will withstand the test of time because of its endurance thus far. The owner of the Derby, Daniel Hevenstreit, said that he does not think that the popularity of rockabilly will increase because such a small niche drives the scene. “There is nothing happening right now that is going to propel it into mainstream selection. Swing was once as small as rockabilly, but movies and clubs generated interest in it,” Hevenstreii said. “ Its fame lasted about two years and then it went back underground.” Female lead singer of the Stardust Combo, Christine Doan, said she thinks that rockabilly is an acquired taste of music. “You should give everything a try. Don’t judge a book by its cover,” Doan suggests. The group is unique because of its steel string instruments and mix of western swing, p o p , rock ‘n’ roll and rhythm and blues. The music is positive. Unlike the packaged music many cling to on MTV, rockabilly artists write and play their own music. The lyrics have little to no profanity and songs are about love, Cadillacs and other simple things. The music does not only get the feet tapping but it also gets the soul rocking and uplifts the spirit. It invokes a time and place of a past American culture not boggled down by life’s worries. Within the genre there are different sounds. Elvis (yes, that’s his real name) Suissa leads the Three Bad Jacks, a rockabilly band that is soulful. The 32-year-old was intrigued with the roots music because it was the hardest type to play. “No matter where we play people identify,” Suissa said, “Our performances get the old timers screaming ‘faster’ and ‘go go’, instead of turn that junk down.” The band was included in Music Connections Magazines Top 100 Bands in L.A. While the guys are a sight to see playing hard and fast on the big bad bass or drums, the girls can rock just as well. Colby Martin, 18, said that he digs the female bands. “They tear the house down and really know how to wail.” In 1992, Josie Kruezer started a rockabilly band called Whistle Bate. Today she performs with the Westerners and has produced two CDs. “Today’s rockabilly stretches the gamut. It’s hillbilly meets blues
Shana Deeter and Francis O’Cleary dance on campus. meets rhythm and blues with raw simplistic energy, a consistent melody and driving beat,” Kruezer explained. The platinum blond singer said that the scene was actually rather big, yet scattered across the country in small pockets. Honky-tonk country and blues influence her music and she plays her own guitar. From rockabilly comes psychobilly, which is punk and fast-paced rock, swing edged rockabilly, and countryish-rockabilly. The look of rockabilly also varies. Coordinator for Associated Students concert series, Robert Castellon, said that a lot of people characterize the scene by the look. “It’s not just a trend to the true fan,” Castellon said. However true that may be, the fans have definitely defined a particular look. Some males sport the greaser look with white shirt, pocket chain, leather jacket, side burns and pompadour hairdo. Others carry the country western look complete with cowboy boots and slicked-backed ducktails. Females on the other hand have short bangs and wear a number of 1950s vintage styles. This includes petty coats, capri pants and converse shoes. Ruby red lipstick completes all ensembles. Modernized fans support tattoos and classic car clubs. Participants are from a diverse background. A weekender in Las Vegas shows this variety of fans. There have been many changes in rockabilly over the past 40 years. Billy Poore who has walked and talked with the pioneers, says that “it’s the music that The Beatles, Cyndi Lauper and most of today’s recording artists all played when the first started out. It’s never gone away and it never will.”
The Scene Rockabilly music is often mistakenly found in the country or rock n’ roll sections at music stores. Signature clothing of the scene can be found at local thrift stores. The following is a list of venues that showcases the music through performances by artists such as the ones mentioned: Linda’s Doll Hut 107 S. Adams St., Anaheim (714) 533-1286 The Derby (Every Sunday) 4500 Los Feliz Blvd., Hollywood (323) 663-8979 Bowl-a-Rama at All Star Lanes (Nov. 4, 11, 25) 4459 Eagle Rock Blvd., Los Angeles (323) 254-2579 The Culver Saloon (Every third Saturday of the month) 11513 Washington Blvd., Culver City (323) 969-4922
Christine Doan sings with her band The Stardust Combo at the Derby in Hollywood (above). Many fans like the traditional 1950’s young urban look (above right).