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LatinoVeterans Honored nEVENT: Celebration paid tribute to Mexican Americans who fought in the Korean War
nHERITAGE: Lydia Palacios-Rodriguez and her family honor their patriarch for serving in the Navy
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SPORTS: Brent Whitfield picked up a goal and an assist for the men’s soccer team during a 20 victory over Cal Poly on Saturday
The Cal State Fullerton ROTC Color Guard marches past Mexican-American Korean War veterans the sixth annual Veterans Day celebration at the Titan Student Union on Saturday. “We’re here to celebrate and com- of individuals, such as the MexicanBy Olivia Maciel memorate the service of the country American Korean War veterans and Daily Titan Staff Writer from Latinos,” he said. all veterans in general. According to the NationalArchives She said the efforts of the veterans Mexican-American Korean War veterans were honored Saturday at and Records Administration-Pacific constitutes what is now available in the Titan Student Union in the sixth Region, the Korean War, which a Democratic nation such as educaannual Veterans Day celebration was fought in the early 1950s dur- tion, civil rights health care and the coordinated by Latino Advocates for ing Eisenhower’s presidency, had ability to live anywhere across the approximately 2,370 Latino casual- states. Education, Inc. “If it had not been for our veterans This is the first time the event was ties. During this time, the United States it would be difficult for us to say, we held at Cal State Fullerton. Despite the harsh rains, the had sent their military to South Korea are Americans and we deserve the event attracted more than 1,500 to end the spread of communism American Dream,” Sanchez said. Aguirre and the committee for people and included guest speak- from the North and from China. The purpose of this event is to pay Latino Advocates for Education, Inc. ers, such as Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez (D-Gardena), Congressman homage to the veterans’ contribu- began plans for the event in March and worked primarily through their Edward R. Royce (R-Fullerton), tions and sacrifices. “Latinos have fought in all wars – homes, volunteering several hours to Assemblyman Lou Correa (D-Santa Ana) and Byung Ho Kim, Deputy from the Revolution to the present,” make the event possible. Although they asked for contriConsul General of the Republic of said Orange County Superior Court Judge Frederick Aguirre, president butions from a few Fortune 500 Korea. A letter signed by President of Latinos Advocate for Education, companies, such as Disney and Ford, they were denied the help and George W. Bush thanking the veter- Inc. Although many Latinos fought instead received contributions from ans was also read aloud. CSUF President Milton Gordon, and died during the Korean War, smaller companies such as Northgate who acknowledged the effort of the Aguirre said those who returned Gonzalez Supermarkets, and other Mexican-American Korean War vet- came to promote justice, equality community sponsors. “None of the staff (Latino erans, said “This is one of the most and to fuel the American economy. Sanchez said that she too, wanted Advocates) was paid. We put our inspiring assemblies we’ve had in to recognize a distinguished group hearts in this effort,” Aguirre said. our auditorium.
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“Our goal is to recognize our proud heritage and to document the noble contributions of these patriots.” The event honored over 200 patriots with medals that Kim provided on behalf of Korea. Kim said that Korea was grateful to all the Mexican Americans and other veterans who left their loved ones and their comfortable lives to fight this war, despite that they may not get much recognition for it because it is a forgotten war. An attendee of the event, Betty Veloz, whose father, Gregory Jaramillo was honored at the event, agrees with Kim. “You don’t hear too much about this war,” Veloz said. “But to me this event is a little more special because it honors Latinos.” John Beckham, a Korean War veteran who is Mexican and English, said this event means a lot to him. Beckham joined the National Guards at 19 years old and worked as a radio operator in Korea informing troops of the enemy’s where-
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Thousands have perished in combat, paying the ultimate sacrifice while serving their country. Others have survived and returned home to their loved ones. Cal State Fullerton graduate Lydia Palacios-Rodriguez is happy and thankful her maternal grandfather Eulalio Garcia came back uninjured from the Korean War. “Grandpa was the most important male figure in my life while growing up,” Palacios-Rodriguez said. “I was raised by a single mother and he definitely stepped up to the plate for us.” The 72-year-old California native was recognized along with hundreds of Korean War Mexican-American veterans Saturday at the sixth annual Veterans Day celebration. Palacios-Rodriguez and her family were glad their beloved patriarch was finally honored. They’re also proud to have paid tribute to the rest of the little-known Korean War heroes at the ceremony. “This group of veterans gave a lot to serve this country and helped make it what it is today,” she said. Garcia’s oldest daughter, Phyllis Palacios, said she’s very proud of her father and the rest who fought in the Korean War. “The event was very touching and moving,” she said. “It was wonderful to see all the people gathered together to recognize such fine heroes.” Garcia grew up in Los Angeles and was the youngest of five boys and one girl. He joined the Navy in 1948 and was sent to Korean waters before the conflict began, serving aboard the USS Fechteler DD870 and USS League Island for nearly four years. Among his many badges and medals are the China Service, Japanese Occupation and U.N. Medal Seaman First Class. Since he survived the war, the Buena Park resident feels he shouldn’t
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Latin American Festival Focuses on Peruvian Culture By Olivia Maciel
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Some poets seem to write effortlessly, as if dispensing the perfect word from a magical pen. Dely Mares, a Peruvian poet who shared her work with an attentive audience at the Titan Student Union Saturday night, said that’s because those are “flowers you give people from the heart.” The Asociación de Alumnos y ExAlumnos de Espanol (Association of Students and Alumni from the Spanish Department) hosted its sixth annual Latin American cultural festival and invited Mares to read her poetry. Each year the campus organization hosts this festival to dedicate and honor a particular culture or country in Latin America. Mexico, Argentina and Puerto Rico have been among the chosen themes of the event. This year’s focus was Peru. The festivities included piano, guitar and harmonica performances and a traditional Peruvian courtship dance called the sailor, in which a female dancer twirls her dress and handkerchief flirtatiously to her partner in hopes of getting his attention. Dr. Lydia Velez, assistant professor of foreign languages and literatures, who has been teaching at Cal State Fullerton since the mid-1980s, said she initiated and founded this event to provide alternative perspectives to
Latin American culture and diversity. “The purpose of this event is to share and teach the richness of these cultures,” Velez said. “It’s also to engage the outside community and to get them acquainted with students and the programs on campus.” According to the World Fact Book 2000, Peru, a country in South America, is home to about 28 million people, with 45 percent of its population Amerindian, 37 percent Mestizo (Indian and European mixed), 15 percent European and 3 percent black, Japanese, Chinese and other. The culture of Peru is a reflection of its history. It has witnessed indigenous civilizations such as the Incas and Spanish conquest. Mares, who received three degrees at Fullerton College and has taken several Spanish literature courses at CSUF, said she enjoys learning and coming back to a community that she was once a part of. “Medusa en el Siglo XX1 (Medusa in the 21st century)”, her first poetry book to be published was finished in April. “I first got inspired to write poetry when my first grandchild was born,” she said. She said she feels inspired by her loved ones, her experiences and both lands (the United States and Peru). Although the event consisted of mainly community members, particu-
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Manuel Barreto and Alessandra Diaz dance “La Marinera” or “The Sailor,” a Peruvian dance. larly of Peruvian descent, few people intellectually stimulating,” Manley event and she said the event was a from other countries such as Stella said. “I feel that as an alumna of this student effort with the help of Velez. “Many students didn’t attend this Mariz Manley, a CSUF alumna from university it is important come back to Argentina, was among the attendees the university and keep in contact with time as they have in the past,” she said. “Maybe it was the rain.” and said she enjoys attending various the campus and its programs.” Despite the few attendees from cultural functions, especially literary CSUF, Yesenia Castillo, president of functions. “For me these types of events are the association, said she loved the
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The Career Development Center and the Water Resources Institute at Cal State San Bernardino, will host the Government Job/Internship Fair on Friday. The event will provide a location for those seeking employment opportunities in the public sector and will feature about 40 federal, state, county and city agencies with representatives present. The job fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Student Events Center at Cal State San Bernardino located at 5500 University Parkway in San Bernardino. Please dress professionally and bring resumes. The event is free but parking is $1.50. For more information, call the Career Development Center at (909) 880-5250. You can also visit the Web site at http://career.csusb.edu.
Museum Hosts Aircraft Display The Air Museum Planes of Fame will host a one-day vintage aircraft display on Saturday to benefit the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys For Tots Program. Also, planes fro the museum’s collection and aircraft from other locales also are expected to attend, including the Marine Corps and military aircraft from
West Coast bases. There will also be warbird orientation flights available in some of the museum’s planes and visitors will be able to get their picture taken in an A-4 Skyhawk cockpit. The event will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free to those who bring an unwrapped toy valued at $5 or more. This is an opportunity for visitors enjoy the Air Museum, see many airplanes, talk to pilots and owners and all the toys collected by the Marines will be distributed to needy children.
Musical Production Underway at Brea Olinda Brea Olinda High School students are performing a production of the musical “Anything Goes,” from Nov. 13 to 16. The play takes place aboard the USS American with many happy travelers sailing from New York to London. The plot twists and turns as a whirlwind of events hits the travelers at sea. The production is directed by Brea’s Vocal Music Director Mark Henson, and is choreographed by Michelle Richey and Sara Ghrist, with musical direction by Patty Breitag. Brea Olinda’s Performing Arts Center is located at 789 Wildcat Way in Brea. Tickets for “Anything Goes,” are $8. For additional information, call (714) 990-7889.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS On Campus Nov. 12
Free Pub Series features poetry by anyone brave enough to read theirs aloud. In the TSU Pub, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Free billiards in the TSU Underground from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. “Identity Theft,” a lecture by CSUF Police Chief Judi King, will cover the methods used to steal your identity. Sponsored by the Women’s Center. University Hall Room 205, noon.
Nov. 13
TSU Governing Board will hold it’s meeting in the TSU
Legislative Chambers from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Men’s soccer versus UC Santa Barbara. The Big West Conference match starts at 7 p.m. in Titan Stadium. For more information, call (714) 278-CSUF. “Self-Esteem: It’s in You.” Sherry Bene Stevens, marriage and family therapist, will answer your questions about self-esteem. Sponsored by the Women’s Center. University Hall Room 205, noon.
Nov. 14
Camp Titan Holiday Toy Drive starts today and runs until Dec. 13 in the TSU.
Film Series features, “Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones.” In the Titan Theatre at 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. Please note: Natalie Portman sure is purty.
Nov. 15
Nine-ball billiard tournament in the TSU Underground from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Confused on how to use Microsoft Excel? The Mainframe in the TSU can help with its tutorial on the subject. 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Violinist Joshua Bell guestdirects and performs with the Academy of St. Martin-in-the Fields at the Cerritos Center. CSUF students can get a twofor-one special with a valid school ID. For more information, call (800) 300-4345. 8 p.m.
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At 8:48 a.m., campus police were called to assist Fullerton Police at the scene of a traffic accident with injuries. It was reported that the driver was conscious and breathing but may have had a concussion. No further information was available.
Tuesday, Nov. 5
A medical aid call came in to police at 3:25 p.m. A 50-yearold woman in Humanities was possibly going into diabetic shock. She refused medical treatment and said her husband would be picking her up. At 3:45 p.m., a non-injury traffic accident was reported in Lot E, Row 31. Police responded to a medical aid call at 4:12 p.m. A 25year-old reported feeling dizzy. She was taken to the Health
Center. A suspicious person was seen in Lot D around 9 p.m. He was wearing a black cut-off T-shirt and was possibly casing for a burglary. It was reported that he went into Lot C.
Wednesday, Nov. 6
At 2:51, police were called to the north side of the Repographics Building because someone was suffering from a diabetic seizure. The victim was treated and released. A white Honda was pulled over on Commonwealth Avenue traveling north at 4:39 p.m. The driver was found to be under the influence of a controlled substance. No further information was available.
Thursday, Nov. 7
A car was pulled over on
Milton Avenue at 11:53 a.m. and the driver was found to have an outstanding warrant. The driver and police were on their way to the campus police station at 12:22 p.m. and the prisoner was then taken to Orange County Jail at 1:43 p.m. A man riding a bicycle was pulled over on the corner of Chapman Avenue and Commonwealth Avenue for running a stop sign. He was found to be under the influence and in possession of methamphetamines. He was taken to the campus police station at 1:45 p.m. and a blood technician was called to test him. The suspect was then taken to Orange County Jail to be booked.
Friday, Nov. 8
At around 2 p.m., someone walking through the parking
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Fullerton Students Raise Money by Organizing Dance Festival nFUND-RAISER: Four public relations majors coordinate a charity event to benefit hospitalized children By Lissette Lebrilla
Daily Titan Staff Writer While taking classes at Cal State Fullerton, not only do students get a chance to learn about their field of study, but they are able to get handson experiences. The Dance Festival that will be take place today from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. is an example of that experience. Seniors Regina Davis, Martha Jimenez, Nathalie Rendon and Laura Salas are four public relations students who are taking Carol Ohl’s public relations management class. In that class, they were given a project to try to raise money for a non-profit organization. The four women went from being students to becoming their own public relations firm, Innovative Strategies Public Relations Agency. The students have their own responsibilities within the agency. Davis is the creative director, Jimenez is the president, Rendon is the financial manager and Salas is the event coordinator. Though the agency is only made for the class, the four women feel that what they are doing is not just a project, but that they are really part of something important. “We all really complement each other,” Rendon said.
For their project, the agency chose Discovery Arts, an interactive inhospital outreach program located in Tustin that brings dance, drama, music and art to children with cancer and other life-threatening illnesses. “It is amazing to watch the kids from being sick to having a feeling of normalcy,” said Marilyn Clements, co-founder, vice president and executive director of Discovery Arts. Clements started volunteering at Jonathan Jaques nine years ago. She was a traveling choreographer/director and realized how important entertaining for sick children is when she was able to get a child out of bed and tap dance for two hours. She volunteered for five years and finally knew that there was a real program started. Clements said the CSUF agency discovered her Web site and the students’ involvement has been absolutely incredible. The agency’s goal is to raise $5,000 for Discovery Arts. This money will provide funding for one complete 10-week program for 150 children. The students did a lot of brainstorming and came to the conclusion to do an artistic theme since the organization is based on the arts. Not only is the organization about bringing the arts to the children, but also the people involved with Discovery Arts have the passion and background of the arts. Co-founder and president Don Harper has had a lot of background within the entertainment industry, composing music for film, television and the stage, including “The Legend of Tarzan,” “Armageddon” and “The Rock.” And
with Clements having a tap dancing background, the agency decided to do a dance festival. “It was a well thought out process,” Jimenez said. “It took us two months to plan and prepare for this event.” Davis contacted different dance groups from surrounding colleges and organizations, including CSUF’s Team Millenia, which was recently involved in the Friendship Games. “I am the backstage manager and will be in charge of the dancers, along with [Salas],” Davis said. Salas said that because they were not an actual organization, they were unable to distribute fliers on campus. “It was pretty much all word-ofmouth,” she said. With the help of friends, family and other volunteers, the event will also have a booth set up in the Titan Theater lobby to give more information about Discovery Arts. Other than Team Millenia, also performing will be PAC Modern, DeViouS, Hip-Hop Club, Team Shaka, Chinese Folk Dancers, an Indian dancer and a belly dancer. In addition to the performances, there are raffle prizes that will be given out during intermission. Raffle prizes include two tickets to Disneyland, five 1-lb. bags off coffee from Starbucks, a basket of items from Sav-on, $20 worth of products from Supercuts and gift certificates for Blue Water Grill, Sports Chalet, Islands and Surf Side Sports. And they are still not done collecting donations. “Our goal is not only to raise $5,000, but to make people aware of Discovery Arts,” Jimenez said.
CSUF Offers Unique Courses By Sean Anglado
Special to the Titan As the fall semester slips away, registration rises from hibernation and invites the students of Cal State Fullerton to decide which classes they would like to take next semester. CSUF requires that students take a certain amount of general education courses but there are some courses to choose from that may break up the monotony of major course work. Many general education courses are offered at CSUF, but there is a chance that students may not be able to take all of the general education courses they want. With that in mind, imagine a semester filled only with the courses that strike up the most interest in a given student. This is the schedule of one such student, “Lucky McTitan.” Being the world-loving activist that he/she is, McTitan plays a part in the fight against racism. This means the History of Racism, AFRO 335, is the first class on McTitan’s list. History of Racism shows how racism exists today and offers ways to rid it. Wacira Gethaiga, Afro-ethnic studies professor and department chair, said he shares his personal experiences with racism in class and encourages his students to do the same. Gethaiga also said that the course deals with discrimination against gays, lesbians and women. “The course is about a subject that people think they know about,
but really have no idea,” he said. McTitan then decides to lighten the mood of the semester’s days by adding Music of The Beatles, MUS 104, to his/her class roster. This course spans The Beatles entire career. Also, as the music is analyzed and discussed, professor Dennis Anderson lectures about what The Beatles were experiencing at the time that they worked on certain material so that a full understanding of their work is attainable. Kristy Lasica, a sophomore kinesiology major said, “I really like that you get to hear songs you might not have heard before,” she said. “I also like that [Anderson] plays alternate versions and outtakes of songs and compares them with the versions we have heard before.” The thought of learning about The Beatles encourages McTitan to dive deeper into the world of rock music. The only remedy he/she knows of is MUS 103, History of Rock. As The Beatles class shares The Beatles evolution, the History of Rock class provides an opportunity to hear the birth of rock music from its blues, country and bluegrass foundations. McTitan also enjoys listening to songs from Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix and the Sex Pistols as part of a college class. “I loved that class; it was awesome,” said sophomore Garrett Wade. “It was the one class that I looked forward to going to every day. I was actually learning about something that I liked.” Now, just as McTitan’s Beatles
class inspired him/her to see the bigger picture of rock music, the History of Rock class makes McTitan curious to see how popular culture in America has grown. McTitan decides that AMST 300, Introduction to American Popular Culture, is another class to take. Professor Leila Zenderland said that the course covers topics such as, “forms of popular music, the once-popular art form known as ‘blackface minstrelsy,’ advertising art, and early radio and television programming.” Now that McTitan’s schedule has him/her analyzing America, he/ she decides to narrow the focus by studying human beings. The first choice is the Biology of Human Sexuality, BIOL 360. However, McTitan discovers that Philosophy 325, Philosophy of Sex and Love, better suits his/her personal schedule. Professor J. Michael Russell said the class integrates “genuine philosophy with issues we all really live with, like the nature of sex, love, relationships and fidelity.” Even though McTitan has the best 15-unit schedule he/she has ever seen, McTitan wishes that History of Jazz, MUS 302, or EGGN 350, Living and Working in Space, held a spot in his/her next semester. Suddenly, a grin slips over McTitan’s face as he/she realizes that the 2003 fall semester will allow for more general education courses.
Alumna Gives Back to School nDONATION: Former CSUF student gives money to help support a new position at the Women’s Center By Linda Haddad
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Daily Titan Staff Writer Alumna of Cal State Fullerton, Katherine Allred-Blake, approached Women’s Center Director Barbara McDowell and asked her “what is the hardest thing to get funded?” McDowell told her that they needed another position in the Women’s Center. Allred-Blake offered her help to make the position at the Women’s Center a reality. Allred-Blake donated $50,000 to the Women’s Center last week. “I’m giving back to those who have given to me,” said Allred-Blake, who graduated in 1983 as a business and marketing major. His experience at CSUF was influential and she credits the university for her success. “If you don’t like what you see,
blame Cal State Fullerton,” AllredBlake said. President Gordon is pleased that CSUF provides graduates with the skills they need to succeed. “It makes me feel good that we offer something to these young people so when they graduate and go on to become very successful they want to reach back to the university,” Gordon said. The position, Community Educator for the Prevention Against Women, is focused towards educational programs in an effort to decrease violence in relationships. The Women’s Center currently has only three people trying to reach over 30,000 students, but the new position will solely be dedicated to educating men and women on campus about relationship abuse. Interviews have already taken place for the position and a new person will be hired next week. “She (Allred-Blake) has helped us reach our goals,” McDowell said. Last week the Women’s Center held a reception in honor of Allred-Blake and her donation. Several administrators on campus such as Gordon, Kandy Mink, Sandra Sutphen and
many more thanked her. “She was donating from her heart, you could tell that she really cares for the cause,” said Rosalina Camacho, coordinator for the Woman of Color Resource Center. Allred-Blake had already been active in the Orange County community. She is the vice president of the Woman’s Living Transitional Center and helps abused women find help and shelter. Before she became active in helping abused women she was involved in a different occupation. After she graduated, she found a job in Southland Corporation as a site coordinator and built a dozen stores. Her success moved with her as she found herself in another company as a real estate broker. Allred-Blake is currently retired and traveling around the world with her husband. This is the first donation the Women’s Center has received from a community member this school semester, however the university received $4,502,165 in donations last year from inside the university and from the outside community, said Tom Popplewell, executive director of advancement.
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CULTURE n from page 1 be honored. “Lalo,” as everyone knows him, is a man of few words who doesn’t like to brag about the past. “The war is done and over and I’m home now with my family,” he said. “My grandfather doesn’t like to be showy,” said Palacios-Rodriguez, who considers him her hero. “Nevertheless, we’re happy to show our support for someone who’s been there for all of us.” Pat Castro is also proud of Garcia for contributing to preserve democracy. “Dad wasn’t even drafted, but he wanted to serve his country,” she said. “Such action says a lot about his character and work ethic.” Garcia married his wife Frances
suffering of the Korean people,” Beckham said. “I am proud to have served my country. If I were asked to do it again, I would,” she said. Beckham didn’t only attend the
event to get honored, “but to honor my comrades, especially those who died in the frontlines,” he said. The four-hour event included lectures, displays of veterans’ memorabilia, military vehicles and ROTC
performances. The scheduled Aztec Sky Divers were canceled because of the rain.
and together raised three daughters and one son. They’ve been married for 51 years. For the Korean War veteran, his family has always been a priority. Palacios-Rodriguez said she’d “never hesitate to call her grandfather in a time of need because she knows he’d always be there for her.” She described her grandfather as a gentle, but quiet and reserved man who likes to help out. Her fondest childhood memory of him is when he taught her how to ride a bicycle. Garcia took the 5-year-old girl to a park and was determined to help her learn to ride a two-wheeler bike without training wheels. “Grandpa spent virtually 12 hours running behind me,” she said. “After practicing and practicing, he finally pushed me down a small hill and I did it.”
The feeling of knowing she was a true bike rider fulfilled her little mind and heart. Nevertheless, the feeling of realizing how much her grandfather cared to work a whole day on something so important to her was overwhelming and memorable. As a child, Palacios-Rodriguez would often wait for Garcia to come home after a 12-hour work shift. As he’d walk in the house, she’d immediately take his lunch box to peek and find all the tasty goodies he had brought for her. “It’s because of him that I feel I really had a man that cared about me,” she said. As time passed, Palacios-Rodriguez has become a mother of three. Her usual calls for help to her grandfather are slightly different these days. “Grampy,” as his great-grandchildren nicknamed him, is happy to
occasionally perform the new role of caregiver. “It eases my mind to know my kids will be doing some great outdoor activities,” she said. “Just last week they brought home a grasshopper and several earthworms after a day of being explorers with grandpa.” Some relatives flew in from Texas to attend Saturday’s event. Afterward the family gathered and celebrated the occasion with menudo at the grandparents’ house. Garcia said he felt good because his family was proud of him and he could see it in their eyes. “I’m fortunate to live in a time where other cultures can be appreciated and recognized for their part in making America what it is,” PalaciosRodriguez said. “We’re proud [that] grandpa and all the other honorees finally received the recognition they deserve.”
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British Weed Out Smokers The British Lung Foundation recently released a new report claiming, “three cannabis joints a day [can] cause the same damage to the lining of the airways as 20 cigarettes.” That is a lot of bad news to drop on your average pot smoker who has always claimed that joints are safer than cigarettes. BLF researchers have discovered evidence proving that cannabis has 50 percent more carcinogens than tobacco. “These statistics will come as a surprise to many people, especially those who choose to smoke cannabis rather than tobacco in the belief it is ‘safer’ for them,” said Dr. Mark Britton, BLF chairman. The study also found that
when cannabis and cigarettes are smoked together, “the effect is worsened.” Duh! This new data might harm several movements across the United States and Canada to legalize marijuana. Pro-legalization groups have already attacked the facts supplied by the BLF, a charity that provides funding toward the research and treatment of lung diseases. Additional reports should be completed, however, before the public jumps to any conclusion. The real question is whether secondhand smoke from a joint is as dangerous as cigarette smoke.
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After reading the editorial "Gun Culture Leads to Killing" [Oct. 29] I was very disappointed in the quality of article. The article was nothing more than another cookie-cutter article that guns are bad and there would be no more violent crimes if all handguns were outlawed. If the author of this article were to do some investigative work they may find that in Washington, D.C. their utopia does exist. For in the District of Columbia, all handguns are illegal, therefore by your logic this must be a very safe non-violent area. Oh, but wait! If I look at current crime reports, isn’t the District of Columbia the murder capital of the world? Oops, minor flaw in your logic on how to create a utopia. Unless living in the murder capital of the world is your idea of utopia. No, I forgot your utopia is north of the border. The article starts off talking about the Arizona killings by Robert Flores, and somewhat infers that if ammo were more expensive that these killings may not have occurred. Again this type of thinking is quite simplistic; it doesn’t take into account any of the consequences of this action. For instance, if someone is living in a bad area and would like to protect their family from being harmed or killed, a gun would be a good option. However, if ammo were too expensive then this option is no longer viable. Also, in regards to the Arizona killings, try to think of other ways that these killings could
Abortion Ads Wrong
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By Christina Guerrero Letters to the Editor should be brief and are subject to editing. They should also include a signature and telephone number. Editorials are the opinion of the editorial board, comprised of the Editor in Chief, Managing Editor and the Opinion Editor.
Daily Titan Asst. News Editor I was appalled when I read about the reported actions of an anti-abortion group in the article titled “Abortion Truck will Roll Into CSUF” that was published in the Daily Titan on Oct. 11. I was thoroughly disgusted after I actually saw the anti-abortion trucks driving on campus and down Nutwood Avenue. These trucks had 7-by-
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have been avoided - besides more gun laws. For instance, what if there was an armed security guard on the campus. Maybe he could have stopped Mr. Flores. Even better, maybe Mr. Flores would not have even come to the campus had there been an armed security guard on campus. Or what if there was a private citizen with a legally concealed weapon in the classroom? Maybe he would have been able to stop Mr. Flores before he killed the professors. I do not expect this letter will change your views, but I hope you will at least consider the consequences of certain actions, and maybe look into how guns have saved many people from being harmed and killed.
Nathan Coerper Editor’s note: While the editorial mentioned the idea of raising the price of ammunition, it never called for the outlaw of firearms. According to 2001 FBI statistics, New York City had triple the number of homicides than Washington, D.C. with Los Angeles and Detroit coming in second and third. Even Houston had more homicides than the District of Columbia.
Trash Us, Please I saw a "Recycle your Daily Titan" announcement in your Oct. 30 issue. What are you trying to tell your readers to do with the paper? Do
22 foot billboards that displayed pictures of bloody aborted embryos, Jews murdered during the Holocaust, and blacks, who had been hanged to death. An Anaheim-based anti-abortion group called the Center for Bio-Ethical Reform, which is led by Gregg Cunningham, sponsors the trucks. In the article, Cunningham admits to paying large sums of donated money to abortion clinics that allow their employees to take pictures of aborted embryos. I could not believe people would actually fund and run an organization that does something so sick. If these people are claiming abortion is wrong because lives are being ended, then don’t they realize they are showing
you mean in the literal sense, as in recycle the physical paper? If that is the case, we, here at CSUF, merely throw the paper in the trash. From my understanding, the paper is then pulled from the trash stream and recycled by others.
Vincent Smith
Truth About Writers Having read a movie review on “The Truth About Charlie” in the Detour section of the Daily Titan [Oct. 7], I couldn’t decipher what was worse, sitting through the movie itself or reading the uninformed article. The fragmented sentences, jumbled words and an obvious lack of interest from the author in writing this piece, made it harder to follow than the half-hearted realizations in “Charlie.” I had a revelation once I was done with the article, when the author commented that it was “similar to the film ‘Amelie.’” Fair enough, considering it was a re-make of the Carey (sic) Grant film “Charade,” I suppose the author somehow forgot this among the attempting-to-be-witty paragraphs. Doing a movie review is a little more than going to a film and telling your friends what you think through the Daily Titan, some research is required. We don’t need a play-by-play of the action either. But there is still hope for you! COMM 334: Feature Article Writing has four sections being offered this upcoming semester.
no respect for the dead by displaying them on billboards? Cunningham claims the group does not want abortion to be “trivialized,” but that is exactly what they are doing by placing it on a sign and parading it down a street. He said that billboards are used because we are a car culture, and that is where he can engage people. However, Cunningham and his organization do not realize that all types of people travel in cars, including children, who may not understand the graphic images shoved into their faces by the truck in front of them at a red light. I wonder how many parents are left to explain the meaning behind these bloody images to their
children thanks to Cunningham and his organization. I also don’t think you can compare abortions to the genocide of Jews and blacks, which resulted in the death of people due to their ethnicity or race. Cunningham and his organization should stop praying on the consciences of young women, who were left to make these choices, and take their efforts where they are needed. They should consider hunting down all of the deadbeat dads in our society that fail to raise or support their own children. I’m sure there are plenty of single-mothers in America, who would gladly make use of the funds that are wasted by Cunningham’s organization.
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Tuesday, November 11, 2002
Cal Poly too‘SLO’for Fullerton
nMEN: Titans cruise in weekend game at San Luis Obispo, 2-0, and showing signs of a possible playoff run By Lenny Lisle
Daily Titan Staff Writer The Cal State men’s soccer team has finally found the consistency that is needed in order to make it to the Big West Conference playoffs. The Titans shut out visiting Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 2-0 at Titan Stadium over the weekend. Playing conditions could not have been worse for the conference match. The field and stadium was soaking from the constant downpour of rain. Fullerton (8-7-3 overall, 4-2-2 in Big West) has been steadily progressing over the past few games to the level of play that the team has desired. The team’s performance against Cal Poly (3-14-0 overall, 1-7-0 in Big West) was exactly what coach Al Mistri and the rest of the team were hoping for. The victory against the Mustangs and last week’s win over UC Riverside has put CSUF in a good position for a bid in the NCAA playoffs. The Titans’ tough pre-season schedule has given Fullerton the extra incentive needed to receive a bid. Upsetting No.1 Indiana is a major selling point for CSUF to earn a bid if they continue to play well and win. The Titans approached the game against the Mustangs determined to win, and win big. With the end of the season approaching, Fullerton has found themselves in must-win situations virtually every game. CSUF started it off quickly against Cal Poly. Junior Brent Whitfield put the Titans on the scoreboard within the first seven minutes of the game. CSUF leading scorer Hector Orellana attempted a shot from the middle of the box that was partially blocked by Cal Poly’s goalkeeper Luke Albertalli. Whitfield found the deflected ball and sent it past Albertalli for the goal at the 6:21 mark. “I was in the right place at the right time,” Whitfield said. “Hector sent the ball through the defense and I just kicked the ball through to the goal. It
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Titan defender Mitch Wagner, left, keeps the ball away from a Mustang player during Saturday’s 2-0 Big West victory, which improved Fullerton’s record to 8-7-3 overall. wasn’t the prettiest goal, but it was a goal.” Tough defensive performances from CSUF kept the Mustangs scoreless for the entire match. Goalkeeper Sam Reynolds boasted his fourth shutout of the season and had four saves for the Titans. Fullerton’s second goal came from a combined effort between Orellana, Whitfield and Andrew Sam. Orellana brought the ball down the
right side of the field. He sent a pass to Whitfield who brought the defenders and goalie out to him. Once the defenders took the bait, Whitfield crossed a quick pass to Sam who took the shot on an open net. Sam’s goal put CSUF up 2-0 at 67:59. “After the defenders went to Brent, he [passed the ball] to me. I took a first touch and toe poked it through the keeper’s
legs,” Sam said. “It was a good game. We played well, we looked comfortable and we played confident. Everyone on defense played remarkable.” The Titans will attempt to continue their momentum on Wednesday at 7 p.m. when they host UCSB (15-2-1 overall, 7-0-1 in Big West) who is currently No. 1 in the Big West Conference. Following that game CSUF will travel to play No. 2 Cal State Northridge (12-4-
2 overall, 5-2-1 in Big West). Mistri knows that it is going to be a tough fight against these two teams. “Our players are focused, they have been working hard and strong,” Mistri said. “We have two meaningful games ahead of us, four weeks ago no one thought that we had a chance. We are going to be well-prepared for Wednesday.”
in the Big West, didn’t just lose a game against the Highlanders (10-8-1, 4-4-1). They lost on “Senior Day,” the last game for seniors Lindsey Glick, Kim Houg and Janelle Garcia in a Titan uniform and for their entire collegiate career. They lost a chance to win 13 games for a second-straight season, which would have been a first in team history. But most of all, they lost the opportunity for an at-large bid in the NCAA tournament, ending their season with four losses in the last six games. “Losing tonight was the kiss of death. We have no chance to win an at-large bid for the playoffs,” Khosroshahin said. “I’m very sad that we couldn’t send our seniors home with a win.” Fullerton honored Glick, Houg and Garcia before the game. The three seniors stood with their parents in the rain in front of a crowd
of 274. Each player was presented with consistent players. Vanessa is a true wara framed action rior. photo as a send“But I don’t off remembrance want to take gift. anything away “The baseball team UCR midfrom Riverside. fielder Kristi is flippin’ awesome. They stuck to their Tanaka’s 50-yard game plan and took free kick deflected of…” They have been our advantage off CSUF sophoKhosroshahin more Vanessa paused and then biggest fans all sea- said, “[Riverside] Valentine’s head and past goalkeepdidn’t take advanson. I’m going to er Karen Bardsley tage of anything. for the game-winWe scored on ourner with just 1:12 attend as many base- selves.” left in the match. In his office ball games as I can.” after the game, “Well,wescored the game-winner,” Khosroshahin was Khosroshahin said. visibly angered that “Unfortunately it there was only had to come from two referees offione of our most ciating the game.
But he did not want to comment on the record about the issue. Rule Five, Section One of the official 2002 NCAA Men’s and Women’s Soccer Rules book refers to the number of referees to officiate a match and states that “either the dual or diagonal system of control may be used. However, the three-person, diagonal system of control is preferred.” Playing with just two referees may have led to the 23 fouls called on the Titans, one more than the team’s shot attempts. Fullerton has averaged about 15 fouls a game. After the game, hecklers gathered at the railing by the side of the field and shouted at the referees while they walked off the field. “Worst crew ever!,” shouted one heckler. Some of the loudest fans were members of the CSUF baseball team, who
BY THE NUMBERS Cal Poly Cal State Fullerton
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SCORING SUMMARY 6:21 CSUF Whitfield (A) Orellana 67:59 CSUF Sam (A) Whitfield, Orellana
Seniors Leave with a Loss that Ends Any Playoff Hopes nSOCCER: Women’s final game of the season ends when a Titan player heads the ball into her own net
By Odeen Domingo
Daily Titan Staff Writer Nothing was kept dry in a rain-soaked evening at Titan Stadium last Friday, not even eyes. “I don’t think there was a dry eye in the house,” Cal State Fullerton women’s soccer head coach Ali Khosroshahin said of the locker room where the team gathered after its 1-0 loss to UC Riverside Friday night. The Titans, who finished the season with a 12-5-1 overall record and 6-3
attended the game to cheer on their fellow Titans. “The baseball team is flippin’ awesome,” Khosroshahin said. “They have been our biggest fans the whole season. I‘m going to attend as many baseball games as I can.” Khosroshahin said the seniors did not say much too him because “they were too crushed.” “I’m going to miss them,” he said. “We’ve had one of our best seasons
BY THE NUMBERS UC Riverside Cal State Fullerton
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SCORING SUMMARY 88:48 UCR headed in by CSF (A) Tanaka (UCR)
Volleyball Comes Close, but Can’t Pick UpWin nWOMEN: Titans come within a point of taking first Big West match of the season before falling By Laura L. Gaghan
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Setter Kim Levey, 4, sets up Amy Dixon, 6, at home this weekend.
Cal State Fullerton women’s volleyball team was one point away from winning their first match in two months against the Utah State Aggies on Friday night. Fullerton played tough, but even so, they lost (34-32, 21-30, 30-21, 23-30 and 16-14) to the Aggies (1113 overall and 5-8 in Big West). The Titans, who have not beaten the Aggies since 1997, fell to 4-22 overall and 0-15 in Big West this weekend. “We feel pretty good about coming that close,” Titans assistant coach Ken Ko said. “We can feel proud of ourselves. We did a lot of nice things.” Those nice things were not a factor in Fullerton’s match against the Idaho Vandals Saturday night. The Vandals swept the Titans (25-30, 23-
30, and 20-30) for the second time this season. “I think we didn’t play our best and that’s all what it came down to,” senior setter Krista Bebernes said. “We just seemed out of system.” “We held ourselves back,” sophomore hitter Lauren Goins tearfully said. “I just think that we were still punishing ourselves for not winning [Friday].” The Titans were competitive against the Aggies, coming within two points of winning the match. “[Friday] we played our hearts out,” Titans coach Carolyn Zimmerman said. “We had great communication, the intensity level that it takes to win matches and we left it all on the court.” It was too bad for the Titans that the intensity of Friday’s match wasn’t carried over to their Saturday match where Idaho (10-14 overall and 6-8 in Big West) swept them.
“We were playing so lackadaisical,” junior libero Renee Vignery said. “Everybody was just going through the motions.” Fullerton has been swept a total of 18 matches this season. “When you don’t communicate and you don’t bring the right intensity it was like you never really played,” Zimmerman said. “I don’t think they felt like themselves [Saturday] and I don’t think I recognized them.” Goins was the Titans’ key attacker with 17 kills and 15 digs in the match against the Aggies. Senior setter Kim Levey had 46 assists on Friday, taking her school record to 3,513. She also contributed 21 digs. “I’m disappointed for them,” Zimmerman said. “I want things to be more predictable for them.” In the game against the Vandals, a player besides Goins stepped up
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for the Titans. Outside hitter Sarah Morrison led the team with 12 kills. Though the season is not turning out to be in Fullerton’s favor, they have a chance to make something happen for themselves in their last road trip of the season against Cal Poly on Friday and UC Santa Barbara on Saturday. “We could go in and beat Cal Poly,” Zimmerman said. “We could spoil their NCAA opportunity. It’s a great week and great opportunity to play a team that’s top sixth in the nation.” “Maybe we’re not going to go to the final four.” junior defensive specialist April Bliss said. “But maybe we can knock somebody out.” After this upcoming road trip, the Titans play their final match of the season at home against UC Riverside on Nov. 23. “We still have some upsets to take care of,” Goins said.