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nUNIVERSITY: Students voice concern over CSUF’s identity By Samantha Gonzaga and Emily Roberts Daily Titan Staff Writers
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Political science major David Lemmon’s concern over Cal State Fullerton’s current image escalated to such a point that he e-mailed Student Affairs about it, and sought out AS President Mary Grace Cachuela. “We have no image except of being a commuter campus, a campus that is so commercialized that we’ve got Carl’s Jr. and Marriott signs alongside ours [on a lighted sign board] as you drive down the 57 freeway,” Lemmon said. Lemmon, however, said he does not think the quality of education that CSUF provides is mediocre. On the contrary, students such as sophomore Ana Chang said she thinks it’s on par with private institutions like USC. “The Communications Department here is excellent,” Chang said. “There’s nothing wrong with the education provided here. But what’s different about this [school] is that it doesn’t have an image.” While many CSUF students think the university lacks an identity, the community sees the campus differently. Though it has been labeled as a commuter campus, it is noted for its academic excellence and its contribution to the Orange County business community. President Milton Gordon agreed that the educational superiority of CSUF is one of its most often recognized aspects. According to Cachuela, what
one gets from the university depends on what one puts into it. The Facilities Management Master Plan, which aimed to address the campus growth, has included the development of CSUF’s image. The projected growth is to lend direction to the campus image. Vice President of Facilities Jay Bond had indicated the campus mission of accessibility at the forefront: accessibility of classes and education. CSUF’s difficulty in assuming an image has been attributed by some students to the aesthetics of campus. The substance of the school was perceived as not being adequately reflected by its physical beauty. “The first step that I believe will help a lot in the development of an image is by dealing with the aesthetics first,“ Lemmon said. “It can all start by remedying the most tangible thing.” He nodded over to the fliers staked on the ground, laced by dead leaves and random items like paper and cigarette butts. “It would be a great help if they sent maintenance on one more round to help tidy the Quad,” he said. The vendor booths in front of Titan Shops had given rise to different reactions. The benefits and drawbacks of the vendor booths for campus image enhancement contributes to a growing list of concerns. “It’s unattractive,” sophomore Michael Wang said. “They probably bring in a lot of money [for the school], but it does not do a lot toward its vibe.” Yet some students believe that the booths do affect the campus. “They’re harmless,” said Chang. “As much as people complain about them, I still see a lot of students buying stuff from those booths.” Lemmon begged to differ.
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Students network during service fair nEVENT: Non-profit agencies targeted human services and child and adolescent studies majors By Peggy Gomez
Daily Titan Staff Writer The fourth annual Fieldwork and Service-Learning fair was held on Wednesday afternoon at the Titan Student Union in the Portola Pavilion. “The agencies that participate know they are getting quality stu-
dents to work for them for free,” said Juli Martinez, a fieldwork coordinator for the Division of Child, Family and Community Services. The day was coordinated to help cut down some of the legwork for the students looking to complete their service learning, fieldwork or practicum requirements. “This is a way for us to pull all of our college approved non-profit agencies together so students can talk to them,” Martinez said. Students targeted at the event were from human services, child and adolescent studies, those pursuing their master’s degree in counseling and from the Fullerton First Year Program. “The students learn to integrate
the theory with the hands-on experience in the field,” Martinez said. There were 93 registered nonprofit agencies recruiting students to volunteer or apply for fieldwork and practicum positions. Non-profit does not mean that there is no revenue made; it is a tax classification. “There are certain tax exemptions for those organizations, because of the services they provide,” Mandy Nelson, volunteer and intern coordinator for the Westview agency said. “Money is reinvested back into the company so it can offer the services in the same way,” Nelson said. Service learning is a component of the Fullerton First Year Program.
Students volunteer at agencies that serve a specific target — the homeless, for instance. “Students are required to do 30 service hours in the community as part of their coursework, it gives them something to reflect on,” Ryan Alcantara, student coordinator in the FFY Program said. “We see the possibilities that are out there, rather than having to go and look for them ourselves,” Cynthia Becerra, a human services major said. The American Lung Association was scouting students for year-round programs. “We are looking for people pro-
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New club promotes awareness Titan nORGANIZATION: C.H.R.O.N.I.C. aims to dispel myths about marijuana and hemp By Samantha Gonzaga Daily Titan Staff Writer
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Freshmen, Greg Pongetti and Celeste Lonson, discuss their plans for their new club, C.H.R.O.N.I.C.
Sophomore Jeremy Harrison wants to end the fear. “I want to end the fear that people have about marijuana,” Harrison said. “Marijuana is not evil. It doesn’t cause sin, debauchery or anything like that. It’s beneficial for medicinal purposes as well as the environment.” “I’m for the education of marijuana, not smoking it,” he continued. “I feel that it’s my duty to inform people.” So he started a club advocating the education of marijuana and hemp. Providing knowledge of the matter that will hopefully lead to their legalization.
C.H.R.O.N.I.C. (Cannabis Hemp Rights Organization Nationally Interested In Legal Consent) had its club papers signed on Aug. 19. The club has met little opposition, and is now approaching the end of a 90-day probation period each new club is required to have for it to become official. At the top of the itinerary is an information campaign to introduce the club to the student body. “I’m planning to organize a full-blown campaign over the upcoming break,” Harrison said. “People aren’t very aware of this club on campus.” Other universities like Fullerton Junior College, UC Santa Barbara and UCLA are among the institutions that have clubs like C.H.R.O.N.I.C. A festival is also in the picture, one aimed at drawing together similar organizations from other schools. Bands, food and speakers will be part of the event. It is slated to take place on April 20. The club is determined to dispel preconceptions surrounding marijuana and
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hemp, the first one being that, although both belong in the same genus, they are two different plants. Harrison told a story detailing his uncle’s illness, and how he was prescribed methadone to ease the malady. The preference for a lab-developed drug over a natural one is “hypocritical,” according to Harrison. “We are not allowed to use something that grows out of the ground,” Harrison said. Freshman Greg Pongetti said, “It shouldn’t be illegal to grow something that can have so many uses.” Hemp’s uses are material, and include products like oil, clothing and paper. Marijuana’s effects are psychoactive upon consumption. C.H.R.O.N.I.C. member Monica Medina said that the general suspicion both plants are held under can be attributed to a very limited, if not, lack of information about them. The propaganda utilizes fear tactics, she said.
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Conference hosted for physics majors with an emphasis in business
Cal State Fullerton students with ambitions to become entrepreneurs or physics majors with dreams of starting their own companies upon graduation will get a glimpse to success at a special presentation at the Goelleher Alumni House on Nov. 29, hosted by alumnus Dan Black and Alan Schechter, chairman of the California Venture Forum. Black, a 1967 physics graduate and sponsor of the Dan Black Program in Physics and Business, and Schechter will offer some secrets of what it takes to become a successful entrepreneur. The two will keynote a lunch Black is hosting for a selected group of physics majors. Following the lunch, students and their guests will attend the 13th meeting of the California Venture Forum in the Titan Student Union. The event estimates 250 people. At the forum, investors seeking potential successful start-up companies and companies seeking investors will be brought together. Launched earlier this fall, the program is supported by a yearly $100,000 contribution from Black, who also provides scholarships of $50,000 annually for physics. “My goal though this program is to give students the necessary tools to start their own companies and to work for a small company and be able to make significant contributions,” Black said, “and avoid some of the mistakes I made when first starting out.” The purpose of the conference is to provide a venue whereby qualified and prescreened small companies can make presentations to invest in companies and individual investors on merits of their products, services, business plans and potential success, Schechter said.
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Deadline near for Sacramento Semester Program CSU students interested in the Sacramento Semester Program, which provides scholarships, internships and an opportunity to study California politics at CSU Sacramento, have until Friday, Nov. 17 to turn in applications for the Spring 2001 semester. Open to students in all 23 CSU campuses, the Sacramento Program provides an intensive seminar on California’s political system and public policy formation. Students can earn up to 12 units of political science credit that is automatically transferred back to the home campus. In addition, the program offers internship opportunities in state government or with a lobbying organization. One $5,000 and fifteen $3,600 scholarships are offered to qualified students. The program is designed to immerse students into the political scene by providing a learning experience in public policy formation that would otherwise be unavailable to them. Since 1976, interns have been placed in offices representing nearly every aspect of state government. Applications are available in the Political Science Department at every campus. For additional information, visit the Web site at www.csus.edu/govt/Pages/internsh. html or contact Jean Torcom, director of the Sacramento Semester
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Associated Student Productions presents “Tournament of Talent,” featuring eight student acts each day in the Pub on the lower level of the Titan Student Union. The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry welcomes Dr. Hanna Reisler of the USC Department of Chemistry, who will be presenting “Snapshots of Chemistry: Hot Molecules in Cold Environments,” at 4 p.m. at McCarthy Hall 468. See “X-Men: The Movie” at the TSU Theater with showings at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. This will
CAL E NDAR OF E VE N TS CALENDAR OF EVENTS be the last film shown by ASP of the semester. The Peer Health Education program encourages students to bring non-perishable food items and personal toiletries for their Can Food Drive, through Nov. 17. The drop off site is the lobby of the Student Health Counseling Center. For more information, call (714) 2782852. 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, and 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 or email dreid@fullerton.edu. This exhibit is free.
Community The 2000-2001 season of the Readers Repertory Theater presents “State of the Union,” a comedy by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse, at the Newport Beach Library, located 1000 Avocado Avenue at PCH in Newport Beach at 7 p.m. For more information, call (949)
206-9674. The Pacific Symphony Orchestra will present the Copland Centenary Festival, “Aaron Copland and the Sound of the Americas,” through Nov. 19 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Aaron Copland’s birth. For more information, call Tamara Wolfe at (714) 7555788. Enjoy “The Velvet Hammer: A Peep at the Neo-Burlesque Show,” through Jan. 21 at the Grand Central Art Gallery in Santa Ana. For more information, call (714) 567-7233 or visit http://www.arts.fullerton. edu/events/
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n from page 1 “Their benefits are outweighed by the costs. It doesn’t make the university look good … it’s another addition to the clutter.” The campus’ relationship with the community runs deep. For example, the football stadium is often used by high schools for their bigger football games. In some cases, future students are introduced to the campus through such events. Sixteen-year-old Elaine Tamashii intends to attend CSUF after she graduates from high school. Tamashii’s decision was solidified after watching a football game held on campus early this semester. “It’s near my house, and I hear the art program is topnotch,” she said. “To me, its image is fairly decent.” According to the Social Science Research Center’s 1998 Community Perceptions Study, the most distinctive aspect of CSUF among the general population and alumni was its location or availability. The business community listed the baseball program as the most dis-
Thursday, November 16, 2000 tinctive feature. Among the top five responses for all three groups was that nothing is distinctive about CSUF. A reason for this answer may lay in the fact that one in five of the general population said that lack of publicity was the No. 1 weakness of the university. Still, according to 81.8 percent of the business community, the impression of the quality of education CSUF provides is good or excellent. Karon Kaelin, director of community relations for CSUF, said that interns from CSUF are very popular in Orange County. “The feedback is always that they’re intelligent, willing to learn and ready to hit the ground running,” Kaelin said. Kaelin said that 70 to 80 percent of CSUF graduates work within Orange County after graduating. “We are a great resource to employers and the economy,” Kaelin said. Kaelin also said that overall the university has a positive image in the community. “We’re recognized as a commuter school, and that a lot of our students work but that because of this, the students are ready to work hard when they graduate,” Kaelin said. Gordon said that over the last 10
years, CSUF’s image has been changing. “We’re much more attractive to younger students,” Gordon said. “We’ve had a record number of firsttime freshmen the last two years. We’re the fastest growing CSU.” Gordon said this strong student demand is due to the school’s positive image. “We’ve always been known for our quality of education,” Gordon said. “We’re noted for our research and scholarship.” Cachuela agreed that the quality of education at CSUF is one of its best aspects. “I like the faculty to student ratio — that fact that I know my teachers … and I love the campus life,” Cachuela said. Cachuela said that the school also has many advantages compared to other CSUs. “Some CSUs don’t even have student unions,” Cachuela said. “Our student union is awesome.” Cachuela also cited the Titan Internet Radio, the Titan Shuttle, active cultural groups and the Art Department as exciting and unique aspects of the campus.
Cachuela said that the school’s strongest aspect is its diversity. “It’s so real life,” Cachuela said. “You’re mixed in with so many different people — professionals going back to get their degrees, adult re-entry, young geniuses … you don’t get the traditional college set, you get a great mix.” While Cachuela said she agrees with the common student sentiment that the commuter campus lacks a strong image, she does not see this as a negative thing. “There are so many things they’re trying to do to make it a first-choice campus and I think it will be a firstchoice campus for a lot of students,” Cachuela said. In the coming years many new things will be happening on the campus, such as the new recreation facility and the implementing of an entertainment major, said Cachuela. With all these future developments, Cachuela said this is an exciting time to be entering the university. She said she does not see the lack of a strong school image as something to be disappointed about. “This is the time to come,” Cachuela said. “I’d rather be at a school that’s
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“I advocate awareness,” said Medina, a sophomore. “I believe that it should be legalized for medicinal purposes.” The government’s reluctance to legalize marijuana and hemp inspire many speculations. The club believes that negative propaganda is easily bought into, not only because of limited knowledge, but also because of the fear people harbor. The kind of fear transferred to children by the assumption that marijuana and hemp are in the same hazard ranking as heroin or crystal methamphetamine. Freshman Celeste Lonson agreed. “People growing up have been told that it [marijuana] is bad. It’s been put in the same level as crystal meth and heroin. Marijuana and hemp are not,” Lonson said. The club said that the environmental friendliness of hemp tended to be overlooked as well. They cited Henry Ford, the founder of the Ford car industry, as an example of economical use of a hemp product.
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“Take Henry Ford,” Medina said. “His car was fueled by hemp oil. That is a lot more environmentally safe than petroleum products.” Which boils down to the club’s objective. An information booth is to be set up soon, and fliers will be made available. But money is scarce. C.H.R.O.N.I.C.’s spending funds rely on donations and activities like bake sales. Harrison hesitates when it comes to charging those interested in joining the club. No dues are required, and the source of monies at the moment will be coming from sales of handmade items like hemp necklaces. Proceeds will be going toward the festival, the booth and other future activities. Though the club meeting’s atmosphere is relaxed, its objective to educate is always at the forefront and never taken lightly. “We need to be in contact with legislation,” Harrison said. “Especially those in charge of writing the petitions. We can help them by having our people out there helping them get signatures and educating people.”
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Athlete stresses family values, relationnPROFILE: Phillip Chen was named the 2000 Wushu Athlete of the Year By James Moya
Daily Titan Staff Writer‑ Starting up a new Wushu class next semester and being the 2000 Wushu Athlete of the Year isn’t enough for student Phillip Chen. Chen is a 22-year-old broadcast journalism student, and is a multidimensional, charismatic member of the U.S. National Wushu Team. Chen is a member of the Juvenile Justice Planning Committee for Gov. Gray Davis, works at a clinic and is a member of Sigma Nu fraternity. Chen stands at 5 feet 11 inches, weighs 170 pounds and dresses in any kind of style of clothing that makes him comfortable. He listens to all kinds of music and has a lot of his mom and dad’s characteristics. His parents are from Taiwan, but are both U.S. citizens. His father, David Chen, is a medical doctor
and acupuncturist. Chen shares his father’s light complexion, short black hair and stern expression. Both are quick to smile. Chen’s father works on the engineering board for the governor. Chen’s father has had a major impact in his life. When his dad first came here from Taiwan he set up his own acupuncture clinic, which blended Western and Oriental medicine. Chen said he gets his hardworking and spiritual side from his father. He also said his father was not financially stable when he first arrived. Chen’s father worked hard trying to establish himself and was continually busy, but still found time to spend with Chen’s mother, Christina, Chen, and Chen’s brother, David Jr. “He used to always take me fishing and hunting,” Chen said. Chen said his father instilled family values in him. Chen’s mother is a real estate agent and stands at about 5 feet 3 inches, with wavy, shoulder-length black hair. She wears glasses, she prefers to wear contacts, and sends an aura of family presence.
“If it wasn’t for my mom, we probably wouldn’t spend as much time as we do together,” Chen said. He said that his mother “lays the smackdown” on the importance of doing things as a family. She has an eccentric smile and has passed on her outgoing social interaction with people to Chen, who has the same warm presence about him. Chen said that his mother is his best friend and that she is passionate about his interests. Chen’s younger brother, David Jr., also practices Wushu, but only for exercising purposes. Chen said that he and his brother are complete opposites, but that he is also one of his best friends. “All my friends when I was younger had younger brothers except me. My mom didn’t want to have any more kids, but she had my little brother so that I could have a playmate,” Chen said. Chen enjoys surfing, practicing capoeira, which is a combination of dance and martial arts, swing dancing and reading about political material. He likes to be physically active. “I like to be moving around instead
of being in front of a computer,” he said with a smile. His favorite food is barbecue chicken and he said he dislikes Asian food. Chen commutes to school in his 1997 red Toyota 4-Runner from his home in La Habra Heights. His house sits on a one-and-a-half acre lot. His father has three boxer dogs as well as 300 pigeons that are racehoming pigeons. Chen’s eyes lit up as he talked about how his father picked up the race-homing pigeons habit from Taiwan, where he would bet on the races. He described the practice of putting a rubber band on the pigeon’s leg and then letting the pigeon out of the loft. Whoever flies back to the loft the fastest wins. Chen’s mother designed their contemporary architectural-style home. The entryway is marble and is furnished with wooden Chinese furniture. On the right side is a pool table that has a lot of clothes scattered on it. The upstairs floor is all wood. Chen attended school in a predominantly white neighborhood.
He would speak Chinese Mandarin at home, but anywhere else he would speak English. Chen wants to be married by 29 and said he sees himself as a family man. Chen would like his future wife to be open-minded and assertive like Lucy Liu. He began the art of Wushu when he was 15. He said that the hardcore fanatics usually start at 8. Wushu is important for selfdefense and Chen was intrigued by Bruce Lee’s “Enter The Dragon.” Chen said he was amazed at how Bruce Lee was recognized as a hero and not looked at for his race like Michael Jordan. “I used to hate being Asian, but as I got older I realized that having two heritages is better than one,” said Chen. Wushu gives Chen a chance to be close to his roots and utilize its emphasis on self-defense. “I’ve learned that Wushu is a physical, emotional and spiritual way of living,” Chen said. Chen plans to compete for two more years and then just do it as a hobby. Chen aspires to be a sports commentator, but wouldn’t mind going
ESPN reporter talks to journalism class nSPEAKER: Shelley Smith has worked for the Associated Press and the San Francisco Examiner By Michael Matter Special to the Titan
Aspiring journalists recently had the chance to catch a glimpse into the life of a veteran reporter in one of their classes. Shelley Smith, 42, is an ESPN sports reporter. She discussed her work at former husband, Mike Tharp’s public affairs writing class recently. “I like working with young journalists,” she said. Smith is a native of Colorado and graduated from the University of Nebraska. She said she loves investigative journalism. “They hate me at Nebraska because I investigated the Lawrence Phillips story,” Smith said. Smith began her career with the Associated Press in Lincoln and Omaha. She was an assistant sports editor for Stars and Stripes in Tokyo for two years. While reporting for the San Francisco Examiner, she received a national award for her story on Title IX. She worked for Sports Illustrated and received national attention when she followed banned Canadian sprinter, Ben Johnson, to the Seoul Airport, booked a flight with him to New
York and in the process, received an exclusive interview relating to his positive Olympic drug test. She met Tampa Bay Buccaneer receiver, Keyshawn Johnson, at Dorsey High School when he was 17. She was there to do a story after the Los Angeles riots in 1992. “I was there because of the riots and he was just hanging out,” Smith said. “I had him over after that and he has baby-sat my daughter.” Daughter Dylann, 14, has met a lot of sports figures in her lifetime, thanks to her mother. Smith stayed in touch with Johnson and when he became a first-round pick of the N.Y. Jets, she co-authored his book “Just Give Me the Damn Ball.” “I like Keyshawn because he has stayed true to himself,” Smith said. “He can dish it out, but he backs it up on the field. He can take it too.” Smith has also co-authored a second book, “The Games Girls Play,” with a sports psychologist. Smith said she loves working for ESPN because of the quality of work they produce. She believes the network’s reputation alone opens doors for her as a reporter with athletes who wouldn’t talk to anyone else. “Shaquille O’Neal loves ESPN,” Smith said. “But you do have to be a good reporter, because what you will be judged on is your reporting skills. If you are a skilled reporter, you will be in demand anywhere.” Smith said she has seen changes in the business over the last 10 years. One of the biggest changes is
that reporters now are being asked to cross from one medium to another. It is not enough to just be a print reporter or a television reporter. “Don’t limit yourself to one thing, the more skills you have as a reporter, the more marketable you are,” Smith said. Smith had some advice for young journalists. “More than any other area, sports encompasses every other area,” she said. “Social issues are a part of sports every single day — sports journalism is so intertwined with everything else these days. I don’t just cover sports; I cover the fields of medicine, finance, chemistry and biology. The world is so interconnected today. You should use the Internet as well, it is a great tool.” Smith prides herself on being able to use all the tools at her disposal to get the information she needs. She may not have all the answers, but she can get them. Smith is a reporter with all the skills necessary to get the job done. That said — she is not above poking fun at herself. “What I have lacked in talent — which is considerable,” she said, “I’ve made up for by working harder than anyone else.” Motherhood is important to Smith. She spoke lovingly about her daughter and regretfully about all the time spent away from home. She is thankful that Tharp, Dylann’s father, lives three blocks away and is able to spend more time with their daughter. “The single hardest thing for me is leaving home,” she said.
Tharp said he was happy to have her speak in his class. “I think the class really enjoys guest speakers who are at or near the top in their field,” he said. “If I don’t bring in my contacts in the business, the class is stuck with just me, and that is not good.” Tharp is the West Coast correspondent for U.S. News & World Report. He has been with the magazine for 14 years. Previously, he worked 14 years for The Wall Street Journal. Smith had another reason for coming to Cal State Fullerton besides to speak to Tharp’s class. After her speech, she went straight to a meeting with CSUF head basketball coach, Donny Daniels. She met with Rodney Anderson, the CSUF basketball player who was shot and paralyzed by someone who mistook him for a rival gang member last March. Anderson was visiting Daniels with his family. Daniels, who left an assistant coaching job he had held for 11 years with the University of Utah’s Rick Majerus, to become the head coach at his alma mater CSUF, met Smith in 1998. “I met Shelley at the NCAA Final Four that year, which she was covering for ESPN,” he said. “She was getting background information on Rodney and wanted to meet with him. She is always very professional, and I respect the fact that she co-authored the Keyshawn Johnson book and wrote a second book about girls and sports.”
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grams like the Open Airways program that we do at elementary schools,” Candy Kelley, Cal State Fullerton student and youth asthma prevention coordinator said. “We are looking for mentors and tutors for our 16 school sites,” said Lenecia Session, mentor coordinator at the Anaheim YMCA. Volunteers participate in enrichment activities including reading with the children, playing games or arts and crafts projects. Fieldwork or internships are not paid, but the YMCA established the AMERICORPS program. Students can receive a maximum $2,362.50 stipend when 900 hours of volunteer service are completed. There is no maximum of students accepted into the program,
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Phillip Chen performs Wushu, a form of self-defense and a spiritual way of life. into sports medicine or politics. Chen said he is eagerly awaiting graduate school after Fullerton. “I like to commentate the sport of Wushu and I think that Wushu will give me the correct mind-frame to succeed in life,” Chen said with a smile. but they must meet screening requirements. “I was a little skeptical of having interns work with children for just one semester,” Beverly Vargish, the assistant director for the Children’s Center said. “It can be very difficult.” The center is accepting interns for the spring and summer. “We have had real success with the interns,” Vargish said. Volunteer in Probation was recruiting students to be counselors for at-risk minors. “People interested in working with our organization usually come in as counselors and use that as a stepping stone into an alternate position,” Stephanie Lewis, chief probation officer said. “There is a lot of information here,” Dave Hart, a political science major, with a minor in human services said. “There are also a lot of neat places offering intern-
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2000 Division I Men’s Soccer Championship Second Round
First Round #1 North Carolina
(19-2)
William and Mary
(12-8-2)
Rhode Island
(16-5-1)
Boston College
(12-6-1)
Washington
(13-5)
UAB
(14-4-2)
Indiana
(13-6)
#8 San Jose State
(20-0-1)
#5 Virginia
(15-5-1)
Lehigh
(12-5-3)
James Madison
(17-3-1
St. John’s (N.Y.)
(13-4-2)
Ohio State
(12-4-4)
Creighton
(18-3)
UCLA
(12-6)
#4 San Diego
(15-1-2)
#3 Stanford
(16-2-1)
Cal State Fullerton
(15-5-1)
Ill.-Chicago
(17-3-2)
Bradley
(15-6-2)
St. Louis
(13-3-2)
Kentucky
(11-8-1)
IUPUI
(11-8-2)
#6 Southern Methodist
(17-4)
#7 South Carolina
(12-3-3)
Duke
(14-5)
Brown
(11-5-1)
Vermont
(13-7-1)
Dartmouth
(12-5)
Connecticut
(15-3-2)
Furman
(17-3-2)
#2 Clemson
(13-3-2)
Seeds 1. North Carolina 2. Clemson 3. Stanford 4. San Diego 5. Virginia 6. Southern Methodist 7. South Carolina 8. San Jose State
Third Round
Semifinals Ericcson Stadium Charlotte, North Carolina December 8 5 and 7:30 p.m.
Final Ericcson Stadium Charlotte, North Carolina December 10 1 p.m.
Semifinals Ericcson Stadium Charlotte, North Carolina December 8 5 and 7:30 p.m.
National Champion
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Chiapas after the uprising
Two children wait for a meal in a typical kitchen in the autonomous community of San Pedro.
Not Relying on Their Own Government for Assistance, the Indigenous People of Chiapas Have Learned to Become More Self-Sufficient
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toward autonomy photos by
Mayra Beltrán story by
Fermin Leal
Kristina Huffman/ Daily Titan
Onesimo Hidalgo, an expert on the socioeconomic conflict in Chiapas, spoke to more than 30 students at Cal State Fullerton on Wednesday.
Seven years after the Zapatista uprising in Chiapas, Mexico, Onesimo Hidalgo continues to make his way across this country bringing attention the struggles of the area’s indigenous people. Wednesday night, Hidalgo made an appearance at Cal State Fullerton where he spoke to more than 30 students and faculty. He briefed the audience on the condition of the people in Mexico’s state of Chiapas, where in 1994, the rebel force made a statement to the world regarding the government’s mistreatment of its own people. On Jan. 1, 1994, the primarily indigenous Zapatista Army of National Liberation (EZLN) staged an armed uprising in Chiapas, demanding democracy, liberty and justice for all Mexicans. The poorly equipped army took control of the state’s capital building in San Cristobal. They were mainly protesting the Mexican government’s economic and global policies — specifically the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), which the Zapatistas believed contributed in large part to the poverty, disintegration of human rights and militarization of Latin America’s indigenous people. “With all of the natural resources in the state, it is still one of the poorest in the nation,” Hidalgo said. The Mexican government responded to the uprising by sending a military force that occupied the area and is still in control today. “The uprising did not seek to overthrow the people in power, but rather to provide a better way of life for the nation’s poor,” Hidalgo said. After the 1994 Zapatista uprising, Hidalgo helped found CONPAZ, the first coalition of human rights and advocacy
groups that protected civilian indigenous communities from the Mexican Army. Currently, Hidalgo works for an organization that primarily does research and analysis about militarization, paramilitarization, refugees and other matters related to indigenous Chiapanecos. He oversees the visits of several human rights delegations and other visitors to Chiapas. According to Hidalgo, today the indigenous people have a somewhat better way of life, but would not credit it to the Mexican government, rather to the people learning to provide for themselves. He also credited the international community for help in the area. After the discussion, Chicano Studies Professor Dagoberto Fuentes commented on how informative the night’s presentation was. “It was very well done, a lot of information,” Fuentes said. “And [Hidalgo] appeared very knowledgeable.” Several students like Susana Espino, a sophomore biochemistry major, admitted they were not very familiar with the plight of Mexico’s indigenous people, but after Hidalgo’s discussion, they came away with a better understanding of the situation. “After hearing [Hidalgo] talk, I became interested in helping in any way I can,” Espino said. In traveling across the United States, Hidalgo hoped to bring attention to the cause he strongly believes in. And after Wednesday night’s event, which changed the views of several students in attendance, he accomplished his goal.
Education is emphasized in the autonomous communities of Chiapas. Children learn mathematics and the Spanish language in the Aguas Calientes of the EZLN.
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Chiapas after the uprising
Locals walk on a street in San Cristobal de las Casas, the ex-capital of Chiapas.
A family attends the Pablo Salazar rally in San Cristobal de las Casas in Chiapas (right). A young indigenous boy walks through the quad a woman co-operative in San Cristobal de las Casas. The weaving co-operative is run by indigenous people (below).
An indigenous woman sells merchandise to a supporter of the women’s cooperative in San Cristobal de las Casas (left).
Pablo Salazar won the governor elections last Aug. 20 (above).
arts & entertainment November 16, 2000
the quest for good service won’t arrive at this local cafe
nFOOD: The downtown Fullerton restaurant’s airy atmosphere and decent food doesn’t save them from the horrible customer treatment. By Debra Santelli
Daily Titan Staff Writer
Courtesy of virgin records
Lenny Kravitz’s “Greatest Hits” chronicles his decade-long career in the music business.
Kravitz still rocks without dreadlocks in compilation By Magda Liszewska
Daily Titan Staff Writer True to its name, Lenny Kravitz’s Greatest Hits album combines the best work from the artist’s 11-year-long career. From the Motown-perfect “It Ain’t Over Til It’s Over” to the Beatle-esque “Let Love Rule,” the 15 tracks found on the album provide a coherent reminder of how much the artist has accomplished in a relatively short time. Once known as a David Bowie inspired flamboyant persona, “Romeo Blue,” and later as “Mr. Lisa Bonet,” throughout the years, Kravitz has forged a musical style he can claim his
own. The artist borrows from psychedelic, funk, soul, and traditional rock, writing songs that defy genre and cross-aural boundaries. His influences include James Brown, Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin and Bob Marley. Although he has been frequently criticized for borrowing from Hendrix and Lennon, Kravitz has earned critical and commercial success with his music. He survived the critics calling him a neo hippie making his soul-infected 60’s style rock for the 90’s and through the 90’s he has maintained a true rock ethos. While techno and boys bands were invading the industry,
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Sunny cool Saturday afternoons in Southern California are the days to be outside. Last weekend my friend and I met for lunch at the Brownstone Café, an outdoor restaurant in Fullerton. The Brownstone Café is nestled deep in the heart of downtown. It is literally in the middle of the Villa Del Sole plaza, which includes other restaurants such as the famous Cellar. The café is set up around the center of the villa and you can sit outside by the statuesque waterfall fountain under umbrella tables. There is inside seating, but the whole point of this place is the patio. It had a very relaxing atmosphere; tranquil, airy, serene, that was until the service came into the picture. I am not one to complain about service at restaurants. I understand that they get busy, things get crazy. To help set the scene of why I feel compelled to share this experience, let me explain what happened. First of all, it wasn’t very busy. Maybe half of dozen tables were occupied. Most of the patrons were older women, out with their friends for lunch. I personally was a mess. I had been out that morning at the Santa Ana River enjoying some outdoor activities and didn’t have time to go home and change. I was in sweatpants, sandals and muddy sweatshirt, not matching what seemed to be the dress attire of the other customers. This is a casual outdoor café where there are no dress requirements so I figured that this wouldn’t be a problem. The reason I mention the way I looked is because it took about 15 minutes from the time we sat down at our table until we were acknowledged. Other customers that sat after us were greeted and brought beverages, so I was thinking it had something to do with my appearance. When the server finally came over to us I tried to tell her our drink order, considering we were on the verge of dehydration, but that would entail her stop long enough to ask if we would like a beverage. Ten minutes later the server came back to the table and asked if we wanted something to drink. I told her we were ready to order and she said she would be right back after picking up some food for another table. At this point we should have left, but we had already been there 25 minutes and neither of us wanted to go and find another restaurant. The server came back and granted us the go-ahead
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By James Moya
Daily Titan Staff Writer
Don’t expect a PS2 for Christmas Courtesy of Zdnet.com
Daily Titan Staff Writer Even if you’ve pre-ordered or prepaid a Playstation 2(PS2), you might have a hard time trying to pick it up this holiday season. Many rabid fans, with this thought in their heads, camped out in the cold, jockeying for position in long lines at Target in Fullerton in an effort to get their hands on the coveted machine. “I don’t think that everyone that expected to get one is going to get it,” said Jose Andrade, a computer science major student. Sony executives announced they would have half the units they expected for their North American launch, cutting the first shipment from 1 million units to 500,000. Sony estimates that they will ship 100,000 units a week until Christmas. Even with this figure, sales of the $299 system will fall at least 700,000 units below the expected projections for the Christmas season, costing more than $200 million in revenue, and that isn’t including the lost sales from software and add-ons. Sony blames the cut due to shortage of components that pushed production behind one month. It appears
that Sony may be losing a large share of the $8 billion gaming industry, with the largest majority coming in the Christmas season. The Japan launch came off without a hitch. Three hours after launch, the only remnants of the PS2 were display boxes. Three hours after the launch in Fullerton, the only indication of the product were a few picked through games and controllers because stores around the country received a limited number of units, with the Target in Fullerton receiving only 42 units. In the next two days in Japan it would go on to sell nearly a million units. An unprecedented launch for a video game machine, but this is no ordinary console. Local stores have been taking pre-orders for months before the announcement came public. In fact, Sony discouraged stores from taking pre-orders because of the high demand to get all the systems out for Christmas. Due to the shortage, countrywide chains will not be getting as much as expected. Long lines and waiting were commonplace at all stores that didn’t run
to order (still no drinks by the way). The café serves the usual lunch items like sandwiches, soups, salads and pastas. My friend ordered the veggie special and I ordered a half sandwich with soup combination. When I tried to order the Greek pita, I was told that it was not included with the combination special. Please excuse the cliché, but this was the last straw. I was tired, dirty and hungry. Now I was fed up with this lousy service. This response frankly was not something I was willing to accept. I explained this was half a sandwich and why can’t this be accommodated. She told me that she couldn’t do it, that it’s not allowed and that she didn’t have time to argue with me. I told her to call the owner. After a quick conversation he reluctantly accommodated my request. When our food finally came after being at the restaurant for 40 minutes now, our server didn’t even bring us our food, the owner did. Maybe he was trying to mend the situation by serving us himself or maybe the server just didn’t want to deal with us anymore. My friend’s veggie sandwich was nothing special, literally. There were cucumbers, carrots, tomatoes and mushrooms and dill potato salad on the side. The bread accompanying the meal wasn’t toasted, but soggy. The meal was boring. Just bread, raw vegetables and a slice of American cheese. Not what I call very inventive. After all the fuss that was made over the Greek pita, I was expecting something spectacular. But they ran out of pitas. So I ordered a pesto tortilla wrap instead. The wrap was dry and had no pesto flavor to it. The filling was pretty good though. There was lots of feta cheese, onions and olives stuffed inside. My soup was the house special, tomato basil bisque. There was way too much olive oil floating on the top of the soup. Bisque is supposed to be creamy and smooth. But this bisque was too greasy, not creamy enough and had no trace of basil flavor. We both did not want to prolong the agony and decided to go elsewhere for dessert and coffee. Our server repeatedly ignored us when we tried to flag her down for the check. We ended up having to go up to the counter and ask a cook for our bill. I have decided after all this to give the Brownstone Café a positive review. The café is adorable. It is quiet and relaxing and is a nice place to go with friends. They serve a great breakfast on the weekends and I have eaten there in the past much more to my liking. Although the service has never been good, this time it went beyond poor. However, as I mentioned before
Crushdown’s lack of originality is outdated
STOCKINGS By Matt Capuano
Debra Santelli/Daily Titan
Well at least the outside is nice.
The Playstation 2 will not be available until March 2001. a reorder program previous to launch, such as Kmart, Target, Wal-Mart, Circuit City and Best Buy. Frenzied fans started to line up around 10 p.m. the night before. Not only has this delay scared many gamers, but also the Japanese version had many bugs. It is just a question of what bugs the American version will have. It is a known fact that the Playstation had problems with overheating when it first launched, and the Japanese PS2 had problems with playing DVD movies. Sony’s problems represent the latest shortage of supplies in the electronic industry this year. Companies, such as IBM and Ericsson, have run into similar problems this year. Sony’s inability to get all the components necessary to make a large inventory of PS2s contrasts with Sega, who was able to fix the system problems they encountered last year at launch. So what is the entire buzz about? The PS2 is the sequel to the Playstation, the world’s top selling video games console, with 74 million units sold since it was introduced in Japan in 1994.
According to the New York Post, Playstation leads the way in the $20 billion-a-year world video game market, followed by Nintendo. SEGA, the makers of Dreamcast come in third. Also, the PS2 has a DVD player to watch movies and is compatible with the original Playstation, which means that Playstation games will run on the system with improved loading and graphics. Despite all its set backs, many people still believe that Sony is creating artificial demand. “I think that Sony is doing the shortage on purpose to raise more interest in the product. The PS2 sold around 1 million systems in 2 days when it launched in Japan,” Brian Powell, an employee for Target, said. “Sony had to know that they needed at least 1 million units at launch. I think they are sending less because they are not making very much money on the system in Japan.” Powell’s statement has some merit to it, considering the figures that Sony released. According to Sony, for every PS2 sold in Japan, an average of 16 games
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Justin Raymond the lead vocalist and Bruce Sonneborn the lead and rhythm guitar are the force and the writers of the band Crushdown who met in weird way that makes you think of destiny in the making. Originally from Maine, Raymond moved to Orlando and Sonneborn is from the shores of Florida. Raymond answered an advertisement by Sonneborn in a local music magazine and they listened to each other’s demos and met. Sparks flew during a writing session and they decided to form a band. While playing gigs in 1999 they caught the attention of an A&R executive from MCA records and Crushdown were born. They hired producer Jason Bieler who produced the band Saigon Kick. They then auditioned other musicians to fill out the band. Ricky Sanders plays the drums, Pete Dembrowski backup vocals show shares lead and rhythm guitar duties, and Tim Benjamin who plays bass and is a backup vocalist. The band sounds like Alice in Chains and also gives off the impression of a lot of other alternative bands. Song topics range from heartache in life to being dumped by a girl and the thoughts that run through your head after you do drugs. Most of the tracks off the album are decent after a couple of listens. Nothing really lingers or echoes in your mind like most music today but the CD grows on you. “Like This” is a catchy little tune that sounds like English alternarockers, Bush. The opening guitar riff sounds a lot like the Smiths “How Soon Is Now?” Crushdown has a lot of melody in their songs and imitate Soundgarden, Creed, Matchbox 20, and Lit. The track “Patch” talks about Marijuana. Like maybe they should have a patch for bud. In this song the guitar really stands out. In “Monday,” Raymond sounds like Liam Gallagher, the lead singer of Oasis. Some of these songs have a little humor in it. “Loose,” a cover of an Iggy Pop song, is on the album and it has great guitar playing. An uncanny rap echo that stays in your mind highlights the song. Tracks “Monday,” “Dosage,” and “Water” explore the darkness in life according to the band. “In my Head” was the best song on the album. It had a slow mesmerizing melody with the guitar blazing through your veins and Raymond’s voice soars to great heights in this one. Maybe he should make his voice sound like this in all his songs so that he could reach his potential. It’s about thoughts that linger in your head. Crushdown’s sound works for them, but they also sound like everybody else. Maybe they should stick to instrumentals because the guitars are so great in this album. They are little outdated but they should do fairly well in the alternative scene.
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Eclectic Dance students showcase their skills and talent through combinations of music and movement
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Story by Cindy Bertea
n eclectic mix of music and choreography flourished on stage as students showcased their talents at the Fall Dance Theatre last
week. The seven pieces performed ranged from classic ballet to more contemporary fare. "I never miss this event," said Paramount resident Bob Joe. "The choreography is a reflection of student attitudes and gives a glimpse of what shapes this generation of dancers." Joe, who is a season ticket holder for the Cal State Fullerton Performing Arts Center, said the student programs rival other professional performing groups. "This is definitely one of the best deals in town," he said. "There’s always something fresh and new." Joe attended the event with his wife, Donna, who agreed with his sentiments. "The nice thing about the fall and spring dance theaters is that the perspectives in each piece vary, so there isn’t a lot of repetition," she said. The opening piece "Suite XVI," set the tone of the program with a provocative interpretation of innocence lost. Choreographed by faculty member Darlene O’Cadiz, a demure young girl is transformed into a wanton woman. A troupe of cabaret-style dancers helps with the metamorphosis, and proves that this cycle is endless by pulling a member from the audience at the close of the performance. "I enjoyed the first act. The choreography was interesting, but the synchronized parts could have been smoother," said Cypress resident Mark Metcalf. In "Enluminant," synchronization was key, as six dancers in matching costumes reminiscent of black licorice whips, celebrate unity and form to an undulating tribal beat. This selection opened with the performers paired off, one precariously balancing on the locked legs and arms of the other. Throughout the piece, the dancers flashed collapsible metallic balls to a similar degree that rhythmic gymnasts use their chosen apparatus. These small
Diversions FILM: Unbreakable, M. Night Shayamalan’s follow up to the hugely successful hit, The Sixth Sense, is due out in theaters this upcoming week, on Nov. 22nd. 102 Dalmatians, starring Glenn Close, is ready to tackle its way into the theaters on Nov. 22nd. COMEDY: Louie Anderson, the star of the classic game show, The Family Feud, is scheduled to appear at The Brea Improv Nov. 24th and 25th. Tickets cost $27.
points of light accented each movement, and added interesting play between the dancers. In "Play it Dirty," viewers glimpsed into the world of Red Scare paranoia through a jarring combination of music and movement. A stirring backdrop from the Kronos Quartet filled the air with unrelenting phones ringing and the occasional ranting about America or the FBI. Dancers looked like a cross between Charlie Chaplain and Dragnet –– the outfit complete with suspenders, fedora and requisite tie. The choreography of CSUF alumni Mike Esperanza made this the standout piece of the program. With movements as tight as a German army, the dancers stomped and sneered their way through with precision. "I just caught the end of it [Play it Dirty], but I’m sorry I had to come late because it was actually very good," said Rio Hondo College student Stephanie Lew. Lew attended the event to support her friend Rosalinda Vazquez, who performed in four of the seven pieces. A more traditional style of dance was offered in "Symphonic Variations," a ballet number choreographed by faculty member Barbara Arms. The fluid grace of the performers was a welcome reprieve from the other pieces where dancers utilized modern and interpretive movements. "Everyone seems to enjoy this show," said Performing Arts Center House Manager Shinobu Yoshida. Although she wasn’t able to watch the performance because of her duties, the musicology graduate assistant said that the crowds have been at or near capacity for each of the shows. "Friday night was sold out," she said. As for season ticket holder Joe who never misses this showcase, he has his own theory why the department excels in dance and draws a crowd. "I know the program here is nationally acclaimed," he said. "Maybe that’s why so many people attend. That reputation is definitely justified."
Jamie Foxx, star of the WB television sit-com will be appearing at the Brea Improv on Dec. 1-2. Tickets range from $20-25. MUSIC: Save Ferris, in support of their new album, Modified, will be appearing at The Glasshouse on Nov. 25th. Hoobustank and Fairview will be opening. Tickets are on sale for $14. Orange County ska band, the Aquabats, will be appearing at the Key Club in Los Angeles on Dec. 1. Dynamite Boy will be the opening act. Tickets sell for $11.99. Compiled by Matt Capuano
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has been sold since the March launch. Meanwhile, the ratio for the Dreamcast six months after the U.S. launch was 3.8 games for each unit sold. With these figures, it looks like most people in Japan bought a PS2 for a DVD player. The PS2 sales for around $385 in Japan, but most experts estimate that that it cost more than $400 to make the console. That means that Sony relies on the sales of games and add-ons to make a profit. The recent announcement near launch basically guarantees shortages of systems, long lines and expensive prices, if the buyer chooses to buy the system online. It also hurts the software companies that worked hard to get their products out at launch, and relied on the estimated profit from the sales. Due to the shortage, sales of the PS2 have been increasing on the Internet, with some people selling the PS2 for as high as $1,000. With so many gamers left in the dark, some Internet sites have appeared to try to help, but for a price. One site is called iDerive and says that if a person is willing to order a PS2 for $1,000, they will let them know by December 15 if they can provide the system. If the company cannot get the PS2,
the buyer gets his money back. Granted this price is significantly more expensive from the regular price but it is for people who have to own the PS2. If there is one winner in this marketing nightmare, it has to be Sega, makers of the Dreamcast, the only 128-bit rival of the PS2. Dreamcast offers a low price alternative to the PS2. Having a 1-year head start, coming in at $149 and carrying a large library of games and online capabilities, Sega will try to gain the upper hand in the gaming wars. Sega also has something that Sony can’t say they have: a product that is in stock. Even through all the hype and demand for the coveted system, some people were negative about the system’s future. “The system hasn’t impressed me much. I think Sony needs more original titles,” said Glenn Thompkins, an employee of Gateway Country. “Most games seem to be sequels of existing games. I’m going to wait to get it when there are more games and the hype dies down.” Despite its short supply, the PS2 is such an advance on competing systems that many gamers, despite the delay, will wait until Sony ships more systems. While Sega will pose a threat for the time being, PS2 will not face true competition until the fall of 2001, when both the Microsoft X-Box and the Nintendo GameCube make their appearance in the gaming market.
A dancer spins to “Suite XVI,” the opening piece of the Fall Dance Theatre recital.
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n from page 5 Lenny Kravitz continued being Lenny Kravitz and has kept alive the heritage of classic rock. “Greatest Hits” touches on his eclectic musical palette and shows his talents as a writer, producer, arranger, guitarist, multi-instrumentalist and a performer. The CD features two songs from his debut album “Let Love Rule,” three from sophomore “Mama Said,” three from “Are You Gonna Go My Way,” two from “Circus” and four from the most recent album, “5.” The album also features an infectious new single, “Again”. The song fits neatly next to Kravitz classics such
as “Fly Away,” “Mr. Cab Driver,” and “Black Velveteen.” In the soulful and sexy video for the single the musician finds himself torn between actress Gina Gershon and Tommy Hilfiger model Theresa Lourence. The clip also shows some closeup tongue action and a glimpse of Kravitz’s buttocks. “Fly Away” and Kravitz’s cover of the Guess Who’s “American Woman” won two consecutive Grammy awards as Best Rock Vocal Performance Male. “Fly Away” has also topped the Billboard charts in three different Rock formats the same week. The CD boasts such tunes as “Let Love Rule,” the title track from Kravitz’s 1989 debut album, the soulful “It Ain’t Over Til It’s Over”
from his 1991 breakthrough “Mama Said,” and the 1993 hit hard-hitting track “AreYou Gonna Go My Way.” Soul inspired “It Ain’t Over Til It’s Over” is a number filled with whispered falsetto and lush string arrangements. After his last album, 5, Kravitz cut his dreadlocks, which, as he said in many interviews, changed his energy. With that new energy he entered the second decade of his career. With or without the dreadlocks, Kravitz oozes irresistible rock and sex appeal and defines the word cool. His handsome face and a perfect body match his singing talent. Since the remake of American Woman for the “Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me” soundtrack
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has again turned the spotlight on Kravitz, the rock superstar has been at the peak of his popularity and artistic power. Many artists release a Greatest Hits album at the end of their career but after 11 years in the business Kravitz is not going anywhere. He sounds and looks better than ever. The album shows that in a business where careers are very disposable, Kravitz has established a name for himself that is likely to place him among the greatest rock performers of all time. Kravitz has evolved throughout the years, and getting this CD is a great way to discover a favorite part of his musical expression. It is one of the best buys for casual fans since it gives them an opportu-