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Iraq’s Allawi New parking structure allows assault needs safety, security on insurgents Prime minister okays Fallujah offensive despite U.N. objections
racy or U.S. launches ground offenses in Iraq let them see related brief page 2 “continue to terrorize the vast majority of Iraqis who want to live in peace and freedom.” The Associated Press The Iraqi prime minister said he UNITED NATIONS — Iraqi Prime shared Annanʼs view that an escalaMinister Ayad Allawi insisted that tion in violence could disrupt Iraqʼs uprooting extremists from Fallujah political transition. is the only way “to safeguard lives, “But I believe that this argues for elections and democracy in Iraq,” taking firm steps now to tackle the rejecting the U.N. chiefʼs warning violence we face today,” he wrote. against attacking the city, according “Unchecked, this violence will escato a letter obtained Monday by The late — perhaps even into a sectarian Associated Press. struggle which threatens the elections Allawiʼs diplomatic rebuke was in altogether. We cannot afford to run response to Secretary-General Kofi that risk.” Annanʼs letter late last week warnAllawi said it was “unacceptable” ing the leaders of the United States, that civilians in parts of the country Britain and Iraq that an all-out assault have been “hijacked by the terrorists on Fallujah could undermine national and insurgents.” He said the extremelections set for January and further ists had been given time enough to alienate Iraqis. join the political process. Early Monday, U.S.-led coalition “Worse still is that the terrorists and Iraqi forces and insurgents launched a longoperating from awaited offensive places like Fallujah I cannot allow against Fallujah are exporting their these terrorists after Allawi gave violence to other to continue to the green light. The parts of the counmurder with invasion is aimed try, terrorizing and impunity. at wresting control killing innocent from insurgents and Iraqis and those Ayad Allawi re-establishing govseeking to protect Iraqi Prime Minister ernment control of them,” he said. “I the Sunni Muslim cannot allow these city before electerrorists to contintions. ue to murder with Iraqʼs U.N. Ambassador Samir impunity.” Sumaidaie asked to meet Annan on In his letter dated Oct. 31, Annan Monday afternoon and told report- said Iraq has to attract more Iraqis ers afterwards that attacking Fallujah to join the electoral process for it was “the least damaging, the least to succeed. He said he feared that dangerous” option to restore law-and- major military offensives in places order to the city, which is now under like Fallujah would cause civilian “a Taliban-like rule.” casualties, alienate Iraqis and jeoparHe said Annan “shares our abhor- dize the electionʼs credibility. rence at the terrorists and their The influential Sunni clerical actions” and “I think the secretary- Association of Muslim Scholars has general accepts that this is an Iraqi threatened to call for a boycott of matter, and a decision must be taken elections if Fallujah is attacked. But by the Iraqi government.” Sumaidaie insisted there was no link He wouldnʼt discuss Allawiʼs let- between the action in Fallujah and ter but said in his discussion with the participation in elections, which he secretary-general, “we have empha- said was “a political issue.” sized the agreements rather than disIn his response, Allawi told Annan agreements.” he shared his preference for a political In his three-page letter, Allawi solution over military confrontation. told Annan he could not give violent IRAQ 3 extremists a veto over Iraqʼs democ-
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Heavy traffic and accidents become a daily campus routine By KYLE McCORY Daily Titan Staff
Hundreds of speeding cars, no stop signs and low security has become a safety issue for many students who use the new Nutwood Parking Structure. Due to overcrowded lots in previous semesters, many students said they were optimistic about the new parking structure because the luxury of hundreds of new spaces conveniently located close to McCarthy Hall would mean less stress when arriving to school. However, in between class times the heavy traffic inside the parking structure might be classed as anything but less stressful. “Thereʼs a fender-bender about once a day,” said Lindsay Hannan, a Cal State Fullerton police dispatcher. “We donʼt know the exact amount because people usually just exchange phone numbers and donʼt file a case.” Hannan said at least five major accidents have been reported since the parking structure opened last August. A Traffic Safety and Enforcement Program was established by the
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Heavy traffic inside the Nutwood Parking Structure has become a threat to pedestrians and drivers as cars speed in and out throughout the day. University Police Program last March. The program intends to heighten public awareness and traffic enforcement by taking photos and revealing locations of the most commonly cited traffic violations at CSUF. The information can then be viewed on a Web site through Cal Trans.
So far, statistics for accidents in the new parking structure have not been compiled, but university police are addressing the subject. “People still need to get familiar with the structure,” Operations Lt. Will Glen said. “We are considering, though, purchasing a speed trailer that will remind students to
slow down.” Security is also an issue, where low lighting and visibility inside the structure can make break-ins easy. Sgt. John Brockie said there are no security cameras inside, but code blue emergency devices are PARKING 3
Science on decline in grade schools Study finds discipline losing ground among teachers and students By ASHLEE ANDRIDGE Daily Titan Staff
Cal State Fullerton students training to be teachers may need to evaluate the way they are being taught to teach science, according to a recent survey done by the Bayer Corporation. The survey, “The Bayer Facts of Science Education X — Are the Nationʼs Colleges and Universities Adequately Preparing Elementary Schoolteachers of Tomorrow to Teach Science?”, found that sci-
ence is not being emphasized in the classroom as much as other subjects like math and reading. Sources of the survey included deans at accredited schools of education and teachers from kindergarten through fifth grade who have been teaching three to five years. Rebecca Lucore, executive director of The Bayer Foundation, said that the survey was conducted to explore the idea that students are not achieving in science because their teachers are not. “If you have teachers who donʼt feel very qualified to teach science and who simply donʼt teach it enough, how can we expect students to achieve in it?” she said. One-third of teachers interviewed
said they teach science twice a week or less. These new teachers also said that science received less emphasis in their general coursework than English and math. Thirty-five percent said that when teaching science, they rely more on what they learned in high school rather than college. Lucore said that when less emphasis is put on training science teachers, it creates problems within the classroom. “Those education majors are giving a message that science is not as important as other subjects,” she said. “They carry this message into their classrooms by not emphasizing the subject as well.” Lucore said the companyʼs purpose is not to generate scientists, but
to achieve “a scientifically literate society.” “Itʼs important for every student to be taught science in a hands-on, inquiry-based manner because of the skills that are acquired from learning in that manner,” she said. Ashley Bishop, dean of CSUFʼs College of Education, agrees with this inquiry-based method. “When science is taught as a cookbook approach where students follow steps in a procedure, they are not required to think critically about the inquiry involved in science,” Bishop said. Inquiry-based teaching involves students determining answers to SCIENCE 3
Students watch too much TV Children’s Bureau adoption
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Report finds college youth spending more time with television
Agency makes efforts to find teenagers stable foster parents
By JASON KEHLER For the Daily Titan
A recent study showed that college students watched more television each week in the first half of 2004 than they did in 2003. Students today are watching an average of 11.2 hours of television each week, up from 10.9 hours last year, according to Student Monitor, a market research firm that focuses on college students. Some of the most watched shows were “Sportscenter,” “Chappelleʼs Show,” and “South Park” for young men, while young women were watching “The Real World,” “Will and Grace,” and “The O.C.” Both young men and women were
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Research shows students watch 11.2 hours of television each week, compared to last year’s average of 10.9 hours. watching “The Simpsons” and “Friends,” each of which was in the top five for both sexes. “This is the third consecutive period weʼve seen college students watch more TV during the first half of the year,” said Josh Weil,
vice president of Student Monitor. “The introduction of a number of new television shows that were appealing to [college students] helped contribute to this.” TV 3
Local adoption agency Childrenʼs Bureau is experiencing a growing need for parents willing to give older children a permanent home. “Most parents want to adopt a newborn or small child so they can raise them from the beginning,” said Gabby Lopez, foster care and adoption recruitment worker from the North Hollywood agency of the bureau. “Many people do not realize that there are just as many teenagers looking for a home, but are falsely stereotyped as ʻproblematicʼ from television shows and news pro-
grams.” According to the organization, there have been more than 10,000 teenagers, specifically ages 14 and older, in need of a stable residence and a place to call home in the last several years. “The truth is that foster children are a high percentage of the homeless population these days,” said Damion Wright, foster care social worker from the Ontario district. “There is a great need for parents to step in and assume responsibility for these kids.” Lou Graham, director of foster care and adoption for the Childrenʼs Bureau, agrees. In a public statement Graham said, “Teenagers need permanent homes as well as younger kids.” The organization, a licensed private foster and adoption agency since 1904, has been taking extra care to
find parents eager to take an older child under their care. “It is unimaginable to think that after teens leave foster care at age 18 they may not even have a family to come back to for important things like the holidays,” Graham said. Wright said fear plays a factor in the decision to adopt younger children instead of the older ones. “Some foster parents are scared to take in teens because they can be challenges at times,” Wright said. “But just because teens were dealt a bad hand in the game of life does not mean that they are all going to be a problem.” “Parents who have already raised their own children are profound candidates to be adoptive parents of teenagers,” Graham said. “They already ADOPTION 3
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U.S. launches ground offensive in Iraq NEAR FALLUJAH, Iraq — U.S. troops backed by thunderous air and artillery barrages launched a ground offensive Monday to seize key insurgent strongholds inside Fallujah, the city that became Iraqʼs major sanctuary for Islamic extremists who fought Marines to a standstill last April. Two Marines were killed when their bulldozer flipped over into the Euphrates near Fallujah, and a military spokesman estimated 42 insurgents were killed across the city in bombardment and skirmishes before the main assault began.
“Where Has The Time Gone,” a lecture exploring procrastination in an academic setting will take place today at noon in University Hall, Room 205. The lecture will teach students ways in which they can deal with stress and upcoming deadlines, while giving themselves plenty of time to do their best work. Donʼt put it off, as the event starts sharply at noon. For more information, call (714) 278-3928.
Arafatʼs top lieutenants head to Paris CLAMART, France — Palestinian leaders rushed to Paris on Monday to check on the critically ill Yasser Arafat, but hospital officials said visiting rights were restricted — setting the stage for a dramatic showdown between the delegation and Arafatʼs wife. Early Monday, Suha Arafat accused the leadership — including top lieutenants Ahmed Qureia and Mahmoud Abbas — of coming to the French capital with the sole intention of usurping her husbandʼs role as head of the Palestinian Authority.
Court halts Guantanamo proceedings GUANTANAMO BAY NAVAL BASE, Cuba — A U.S. federal court ruled Monday that Osama bin Ladenʼs driver was entitled to a legal hearing on whether he is a prisoner of war — a landmark opinion that could prevent military trials of alleged enemy combatants held at Guantanamo Bay. The government said it would immediately seek a stay of that ruling and file an appeal.
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Senate agrees to several House requests Humanities professor WASHINGTON - Senators on Monday gave in to several House demands on compromise legislation dealing with the Sept. 11 commissionʼs anti-terrorism recommendations, including keeping the intelligence budget secret, increasing border security forces and banning aliens who have been trained by terrorist groups. The House and Senate have been working on trying to get compromise legislation based on the 9/11 commissionʼs recommendations since August. Lawmakers and advocates had hoped to agree to something for President Bush before the election, but talks stalled while trying to merge the two bills.
State Judge lectures jury in Peterson trial REDWOOD CITY, Calif. — In a sign of possible discord in the jury room, the judge in Scott Petersonʼs murder case lectured the panel Monday about the importance of deliberating with an open mind. “Do not hesitate to change your opinion for the purpose of reaching a verdict if you can do so,” Judge Alfred A. Delucchi said after summoning jurors to the courtroom just an hour and half after they resumed deliberations. Compiled from The Associated Press
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Pamela Steinle talks about her career By KYLE McCORY Daily Titan Staff
Pamela Steinle is an American Studies professor who focuses her classes on understanding the behavior of teens and how culture affects them. She also uses popular music to explain issues that Americans, past and present, have faced. Q: Where did you go to college? A: I got my undergrad at USC and majored in journalism before transferring to CSUF. I completed my masterʼs here in American studies in 1980 and then got my Ph.D. at UC Irvine in comparative cultures in 1987. Q: Why did you choose to work at CSUF?
A: Having taught at both UCI and another private university, I feel the interest and work ethic of CSUF students makes my teaching much more rewarding. Q: How long is your commute and how many days are you on campus? A: I commute from Laguna Beach, which is a bit over a half-hour drive. As a graduate adviser for the American studies masterʼs program in addition to my course teaching, Iʼm on campus most of the day every day. Q: What classes do you teach? Which one is your favorite? A: I regularly teach any one of the American studies theory and methods seminars. I also teach seminars on television and culture, a GE seminar on women in American society, an undergraduate research seminar on adolescent America, and a graduate research seminar on contemporary American culture. My favorite class is a GE course I teach every fall, American Character, because I feel it raises the most important issues for understanding American experience and because I enjoy the range of stu-
November is National Adoption Month. With thousands of venerable children being removed from their parentsʼ homes because of neglect or abuse, there is a great need for caring adults to provide loving and nurturing homes, either as adoptive or foster parents. Adults, single or married, are invited to apply. What better way to help those in need? For more information, call (800) 730-3933 or visit www.all4kids. org. All events are free and on campus unless otherwise indicated. If you would like to have a specific entry put in the calendar section, please send an e-mail to news@dailytitan.com.
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dent engagement in this course. Q: If you won the lottery, what would you do, where would you go? A: Iʼd stay here (living in Laguna, teaching at CSUF) but teach fewer classes, write more and travel more. Q: What do you think is the biggest social issue right now? A:The war in Iraq, with economic inequalities and gay civil rights as close second. I am deeply committed to deep American ideals of liberty and equality and, hence, am deeply concerned about the present course of our nation on several levels.
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have the experience of raising older children and know about the needs and challenges required.” The organization takes no official stance on whether two-parent or single parent households are more beneficial for adopted teenagers. However, the security of the childʼs future is at stake, both financially and emotionally. “Through my time and experience at Childrenʼs Bureau, I would have to say that two-parent households can work better with teens than single parents,” Wright said. “But that does not mean that single parents are not cultured enough for teens; it can work well for them too.” The organizationʼs foster care/ adoption program served more than 600 children last year and has finalized over 130 adoptions, many of which were older children. Each of the several locations, including Los Angeles, Orange and Riverside counties, provides training, intensive services, support groups and resources for adoptive parents, including financial aid. “Our Ontario office offers a Foster Care Independence Program to help teenagers with independent living skills and other such matters,” Wright said. “The idea behind the program is to help them emancipate from foster care to the more needed skills for a regular adult lifestyle.” The Childrenʼs Bureau is a leader in the prevention and treatment of child abuse through helping abused and neglected kids find a better future, Lopez said. Its vision is to change the lives of all at-risk children by providing child abuse prevention and treatment services. “A very helpful method of all agencies would have to be the psychologists and social workers that specialize in helping abused children of all ages, especially teens,” Lopez said. “These specialists help assist every childʼs needs or challenges, as well as offering any required medical
necessities; their job is to do what biological parents could not do.” The non-profit organization continuously encourages parents with motivation and determination to think about adopting an older child, Lopez said. “The more open you are about disease, sex and siblings, the more willing they are to go into the home,” she said. Parents are still hesitant to take in a teenager due to lack of experience with open communication or the idea that an older child may be separated from a younger sibling. “One reason more teenagers are not as adopted as young children is because they are usually already part of a sibling group,” Lopez said. “Parents may be reluctant to take on more than one child, especially if they cannot afford to take care of them.” Adoptive parentsʼ ages may range from young to middle-aged. “The age of parents interested in adopting older teens are generally in their 40s to 50s, a time where they are more settled, can provide a better financial structure and have a significant amount of time to spend with the child,” Wright said. “Retired people are also interested because they feel more equipped to handle lifeʼs difficult situations.” The Childrenʼs Bureau is continuously on the lookout for more prospective people to adopt children of all ages, particularly those aged 14 and older, Lopez said. “Sadly, there are not a lot of openminded people involved who want to take on the nurturing challenge of an older child,” Lopez said. For years, Childrenʼs Bureau has been trying to send a message to parents that children, young and old, are all alike in needing a healthy lifestyle and a secure landmark to call their own. “What people may not realize is that teensʼ lives would feel truly complete once they know there are parents who are in for the long haul,” Wright said. “Thatʼs all it would take to help teenagers become more productive adults and happier people.”
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Weil said many shows, such as “The O.C.,” “ The Apprentice” and the final episodes of “Friends” were some of the more popular shows during last semester. He also said that major sporting events like NCAA March Madness and the Super Bowl added to the amount of time spent watching television. However, some students said they think the results might not be an accurate indication of time spent in front of the television. “I think that that number is really low because I watch a lot of TV,” said Scott Cappelli, a senior radioTV-film major at Cal State Fullerton, in response to the studyʼs findings. “Even when Iʼm studying I watch TV.” The most popular time for students to watch television is mostly at night, with 74 percent of students surveyed watching primetime from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. and 60 percent of students watching late-night TV from 11 p.m. to 1 a.m. “Given what Iʼve noticed recently is a trend toward missing class, falling asleep and losing focus, I would have to say that they are sacrificing sleep in favor of television watching,” said Shelley Jenkins, a CSUF radio-TV-film professor. The study also named the networks viewed by the most college
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located on every level of the parking structure where students can press a button to contact police in case of an accident or break-in. Pedestrians have also expressed safety concerns due to lack of crosswalks and stop signs inside and outside the structure. Cars speeding and quickly turning have posed a threat to those on their way to and from class.
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their questions through experimentation or observation, asking their own questions and determining methods of inquiry, Bishop said. “If future teachers do not feel prepared to teach science … it may be that they will not teach science,” Bishop said. “They may read a book about dinosaurs or the rainforest, but they will not be able to provide scientific inquiry opportunities for students and may even promote scientific misconceptions.”
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students, showing that ESPN, MTV and Comedy Central were the top cable channels for men, with FOX, NBC and ABC as their favorite broadcast channels. Women surveyed watched mostly MTV, HBO and Comedy Central on cable channels and NBC, FOX and ABC on broadcast channels. According to the study, few reality shows reached into the top 10, with only “The Real World” breaking the top five. “The success of ʻThe Real Worldʼ can probably be attributed to the fact that it features people around the same age as most college students,” Jenkins said. “The student audience can see themselves reflected in that show.” The study was conducted at 100 different college campuses nationwide with 12 students at each college participating. Of the 1,200 students studied, 52 percent were female, matching college demographics. The study also consisted of 60 percent off-campus students to equally represent the number of students that commute to school. Since 2001, the amount of time spent watching television each week has risen, with the only drop occurring in 2002 when students watched an average of 9.8 hours a week, down from the 10.3 hours a week the previous year. That number rose back up to 10.9 hours a week last year.
“But I did not find in your letter a new plan or a new strategy beyond this strong preference, which has already guided my thinking throughout,” he wrote. “Essentially, the violent groups have rejected the rule-of-law, without which there can be no democracy,” Allawi said. “I believe that it is the governmentʼs duty now to act in order to safeguard lives, elections and democracy in Iraq from those
choosing the path of violence and atrocities.” The prime minister said every effort would be made to safeguard civilians, and he said humanitarian relief and reconstruction packages have been prepared for Fallujah. Sumaidaie, the Iraqi ambassador, said he was “very encouraged” that Annan is doing everything possible to raise the ceiling of 35 international staff in Iraq to help prepare for elections in January. “The general direction is more, and as soon as possible, and thatʼs going to happen, and weʼll hear about it soon,” he said.
“People are having difficulty crossing at the south entrance of the parking structure,” said Tom Whitfield, CSUF director of Environmental Health and Industrial Safety. “A crosswalk is currently being designed and will be put in this January.” Some students do feel that the structure has reduced the parking crunch and protects their cars more than other lots on campus. “I use the parking structure and I feel that it is safe because my alarm has only been set off once,” said sophomore Steve Harwood. “Before,
when I parked in the G Lot it was a weekly happening. Traffic is little heavy but I donʼt see what we can do about it.” Junior Meghan McKenzie said she does worry about accidents and heavy traffic when parking inside the structure. The university policeʼs Traffic Safety and Enforcement Program will be focusing on pedestrian safety, traffic violations and accidents due to speeding. They will also address citizenʼs complaints and concerns regarding traffic safety.
Amy Cox-Petersen, a CSUF Elementary and Bilingual Education professor, agreed that inquiry-based teachings are important to help students learn. “Science is important because it is a discipline that seeks to discover and explain the world around us. Many students lose interest in science by third or fourth grade because it is taught through textbooks or not taught at all,” she said. “For students to understand the nature of science, teachers must teach science in a way that involves inquiry-based instructional models and active hands-on
experiences.” Cox-Petersen said she hopes that the inquiry methods taught in the elementary science methods course will stay with her students when they begin their teaching careers. Bishop said that CSUF was ranked above the mean for CSU schools when principals were asked to evaluate the abilities of new teachers. “These ratings indicate that, while there is room for improvement, Fullerton is doing an effective job of producing teachers capable of appropriately teaching science,” he said.
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