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A white cowboy hat sits upside down on the rectangular brown conference table. The hatʼs owner stands to the left of the table, addressing an audience about the Patriot Act — the controversial legislation intended to aid agencies such as the FBI in monitoring and apprehending terrorists. If the owner of the hat were President George W. Bush, surely the hat would be on — signifying cowboy decisiveness for the red states and cowboy unilateralism for the blue states. However, the speaker is Gordon M. Bakken, history professor at Cal State Fullerton. Bakken didnʼt immediately tip his hand on his personal view of the Patriot Act to this audience of about 85 in the Ruby Gerontology Center last Thursday. His lecture was the last of the Continuing Learning Experienceʼs Fall Political Series. CLE consists of retired and semi-retired members from the local community who meet regularly for classes and lectures. The first half of Bakkenʼs lecture was the back-story to the Patriot Act — from Americaʼs historical responses to foreign and domestic terrorists. Bakken spoke about the Alien and Sedition Acts of 1798, which Congress passed to protect America from “a threat of war.” “The Alien Act allowed the president to deport any alien considered dangerous,” Bakken said. “Now, let us just remember in 1798, who were the dangerous people? They were called Democrats.” Bakken continued, “The Federalists were afraid of the Jeffersonian Republicans, and weʼve come to call them Democrats. Now, a lot of these Democrats happened to be aliens, mostly French.” He spoke of a long history of suspicion of foreigners in the United States toward the French, Irish, Italians, Chinese, Japanese and, most recently, Middle Easterners. Bakken teased the audience that Anaheim was founded by German Socialists, people some might see as being “dangerous people.” Teasing aside, Bakken let the audience know that despite his concerns about the publicʼs right to privacy via the Fourth Amendment, he supports the Patriot Act. He said the controversial provisions of the Patriot Act allow law enforcement agencies to obtain search warrants with lower standards than probable cause; to “sneak and peek” in suspectsʼ homes and delay notification for up to 45 days afterward; to examine records from bookstores and libraries; and to expand the scope of wiretapping activity. “On the law enforcement side, a lot of this stuff works,” Bakken said. “You hate to say it — it works,” also citing statistics of FBI success stories in apprehending terrorists since Sept. 11 by using the expanded powers of the Patriot Act. PATRIOT ACT 3
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Junior Adam Eastham splashes outside of the Kinesiology and Health Science Building during Sunday’s rain. With the small amount of rain that Southern California receives, many streets are not constructed to hold the excess water creating puddles like this one.
In an attempt to amend a complaint made by a Cal State Fullerton student in regards to the timeliness of getting textbooks for disabled students, the university has made adjustments with the Office for Civil Rights. The university will implement a new process for purchasing and ordering textbooks and class materials in order to better serve students with disabilities, said Ephraim Smith, vice president for Academic Affairs. After the complaint was made, the student was told that CSUFʼs Disabled Student Services did not have access to course reading lists before each semesterʼs beginning. According to federal and state laws, textbooks and course materials must be provided in alternate formats, such as Braille, large print, audiotapes and electronic text for students who have special needs. The
law also states that these alternatives are to be the same in quality and as readily available as the materials provided for other students. One change that will go into effect, according to a letter sent out to all faculty and department chairs in August, will be that prior to each semester the vice president of Academic Affairs will set a deadline for faculty to submit course material lists. The vice president will then set another date requiring department chairs to forward lists electronically to a convenient Web address provided by CSUF Information Technology, according to the letter. This policy will include all faculty members and will be implemented in spring 2005. Information Technology will assist Academic Affairs in creating a system that will allow suitable student access — through the online class schedule — to a list of all textbooks and materials required in all classes. CSUF administrators said they want to make it easier for disabled students to obtain course materials, therefore the university is working with other CSUs to arrange an electronic source for adaptive materials.
Paul Miller, director of Disabled Student Services, said the process will involve a lot of work and needs to be done in a timely manner. He also said that a lot depends on how many books are required from each professor each semester. Miller said that competition from surrounding bookstores will be impacted by the new process since, for example, Titan Shops and Little Professor Book Center have been controversial competitors for years. “The posting of instructorsʼ text lists would only allow Titan Shops to duplicate our orders, contrary to the request of those professors who order from Little Professor. Duplicate orders could force us out of business,” said Michael OʼConner, owner and manager of Little Professor Book Center located on Placentia Avenue. University officials said they hope the new process will help disabled students understand their course material better and more thoroughly. “I and the university have no choice in this matter … I had to assure the Office [for] Civil Rights that these students have access,” CSUF President Milton A. Gordon said.
New ASI board representatives look to future Elected leaders will help allocate student funds, set policies By ISAAC FABELA Daily Titan Staff
The student body of Cal State Fullerton recently elected a new group of representatives to sit on the Associated Students Inc. Board of Directors during the spring 2005 semester. The 14-member board will consist of eight new representatives as ASI looks toward the new year with optimism and excitement. The ASI Board of Directors is made up of two elected representatives from each of the schoolʼs
academic colleges and those elected serve one-year terms. In the spring, elections will be held to decide the remaining six representatives. The board is in charge of setting policies for ASI as well as allocating funds for student programs and services. The executive staff and the board meet publicly every Tuesday at 1:15 p.m. ASI President Philip Vasquez said he is excited to see new faces on an already productive board. “Iʼm not really familiar with some of the newly elected members,” Vasquez said. “Iʼm looking forward to meeting them and having a very productive spring.” Executive Vice President Mona Mohammadi said she hopes her
experience will allow her to hit the ground running next year. “Iʼm really looking forward to next semester,” Mohammadi said. “Now that I got more of a feel for my job, I think weʼll be able to get a lot more done.” Over the winter break between semesters, ASI members will work to get the new board members up to speed on the procedures they abide by, helping them be as productive as they. Courtney Patterson, ASI director of statewide affairs, said she is looking forward to next semester with the new members of the board. “Itʼs a good thing whenever students are interested enough to get involved in student leadership,”
Patterson said. “Weʼre doing a lot of things in this office next semester to get students involved around campus as well.” During the next semester, ASI will put programs into action that they have been planning during the fall. In the spring, ASI members said they hope to get out on campus to show the students of CSUF what they have to offer and what they have been doing for them. One way they plan to accomplish this goal is with a program titled: “What is ASI, and what can it do for you?” With the new program, ASI members said they plan to show students where their fees go, as well as letting them know the scholarships
and programs available to them. Informing students about ASI has been one of the biggest challenges for the corporation over the past few years. Along with the many events coordinated on campus, ASI also runs Rec Sports, the Childrenʼs Center and Titan Student Union. Despite recent disagreement between some members of the board and the executive staff, Vasquez said he believes it will not erase what has been a good working relationship between the two entities. “I feel the relationship between the board and the staff is heading in the right direction,” Vasquez said. “Weʼve been working well together and weʼre on the right track.”
CHOC raises funds Local for holiday charities shelter Proceeds from brunch, silent auction, raffle opens will benefit children doors By KELLY HICKMAN Daily Titan Staff
In 1962 a group of Fullerton women formed the Mother Goose Guild that gave money and support to a health care facility for children; two years later, the Childrenʼs Hospital of Orange County was born. Fast-forward 40 years to Dec. 5, when some of the guildʼs founders were in attendance with others to benefit the 43rd annual Christmas Tree Brunch at the Coast Anaheim Hotel. “Itʼs almost like the whoʼs who of Fullerton that attend,” said Meghan McGarvey, a senior public relations major at Cal State Fullerton and the CHOC vice president of Ways and Means who was responsible for putting the event together. All of the proceeds the event receives from the silent auction bid, brunch and raffle tickets go to benefit CHOC. “Since 1962 our guild has raised
about $1.2 million for CHOC,” McGarvey said, adding that former Fullerton Mayor Buck Caitlin, as well as some of CSUFʼs former faculty, are frequent patrons. “Iʼm always amazed by the number of people that put on their holiday attire to help benefit the boys and girls of CHOC,” said Jim Blackburn, the master of ceremonies and former director of Admissions and Records for CSUF. Blackburn said he has emceed the brunch for at least the last 15 years. “It marks the beginning of the Christmas season for me and my wife,” Blackburn said. Others agree that the brunch brings out the holiday spirit in them. “Itʼs a great way to start off the holidays,” said Elizabeth Sezonor, a senior public relations major who assisted McGarvey with the event. Guests sipped champagne while placing $1 opportunity tickets in a box of their choice for a chance to win a Christmas tree custom-decorated by guild members and sponsors. Several of the Christmas trees were decked out with snowflakes and CHOC 3
Fullerton Armory provides comfort, food for homeless By RAQUEL S-SABOOR For the Daily Titan
The doors are now open at the Fullerton Armory for anyone who might need shelter, a meal or a shower; and those in need have been coming through those doors since they opened on Dec. 1. About 80 people rested on pillows and mats placed on the hard, cold concrete floor of the armory, located at 400 S. Brookhurst St. in Fullerton, on the second night of the armoryʼs opening. Itʼs part of the cold weather program managed by Saint Vincent
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Robert Barker, 61 years old, has been coming to the Fullerton Armory for about 14 years. De Paul and is open every year from December through the end of March. It opens at 6 p.m. and closes at 6 a.m. The armory provides shelter for men, women and families. Iris Walker and her 5-year-old son Thomas have been homeless for almost two months. Thomas is not attending school, but she is teaching him how to read and write. Thomas said he loves to play sports and hopes to play football when he goes back to school. Walker and her son were living in low-income housing, but when the lease was up they wouldnʼt allow her to renew. She said that her and her son have been staying
at shelters since. Alex Marquez, 43, has been homeless for about three years. “I got real sick, couldnʼt control [the] illness, and [couldnʼt] collect very much for disability,” he said. He said this is his first year coming to the armory and he likes that he doesnʼt have to sing or attend church service before he goes to bed. “[The staff and volunteers at the armory] are really nice here,” Marquez said, adding that he has made many friends along the way. “The people are neat in the sense that theyʼre from all walks ARMORY 3
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BAGHDAD, Iraq — Gunmen ambushed a bus carrying unarmed Iraqis to work at a U.S. ammo dump near Tikrit on Sunday, killing 17 and raising the toll from three days of intensified and bloody insurgent attacks to at least 70 Iraqi dead and dozens wounded. The attacks, focused in Baghdad and several cities to the north, appeared to be aimed at scaring off those who cooperate with the American military — whether police, national guardsmen, Kurdish militias, or ordinary people just looking for a paycheck. I thig I gat mie tongue stucth Christopher Morales, Radio-TV-Film
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KIEV, Ukraine — Ukraine opposition leader Viktor Yushchenko kicked off campaigning for the Dec. 26 presidential election rerun Sunday with a call for quick passage of anti-fraud legislation. Supporters signed up by the thousands to monitor balloting and ensure a fair vote. “We are witnessing a struggle between forces of good and forces of evil,” Yushchenko told throngs of chanting supporters gathered at Kievʼs main square and waving his campaignʼs orange flags.
Hamas deputy vows continuing resistance CHTOURA, Lebanon — A senior Hamas official expressed hope Sunday that the United States and European Union would be “fairer” in mediating the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, but he said his group would continue its resistance even if a Palestinian state was established. Moussa Abu Marzouk, deputy head of Hamasʼ political bureau, told The Associated Press a Palestinian state was a right “stipulated by all international accords” but was not a reason for Hamas to stop its resistance.
Nation Lawmakers urge vote on Intel reform WASHINGTON — If House GOP leaders would allow a vote on postSept. 11 legislation overhauling the nationʼs intelligence community, it would easily pass, lawmakers on both sides of the aisle predicted Sunday. A top Republican scolded opponents who worry the Pentagon would lose some of its authority, saying national security is far more important than turf battles. “There was a global intelligence failure. We canʼt have a status quo. Weʼve got to change that,” said Sen. Pat Roberts, chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee.
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of life. They all have different stories and some are angry,” he said. Marquez said adapting to the lifestyle, as he has, is important in order to survive. Jimmy Horton, 51, said problems with drugs were his downfall. He has been homeless for five months and said he appreciates the armory. “Iʼm just thankful that we have these facilities so we can have shelter, the conditions are getting really bad right now, myself being a diabetic and being inside to take care of my feet and everything is a plus,” he said. Horton said he has been drug-free for about three months. “I decided I had enough,” he said. “I just got sick and tired of being sick and tired.” Horton said he sees himself owning a business within five years. His wants to open a fish-fry restaurant. Susan Brown, 30, said she has been homeless off and on for a year. She said she sometimes has an
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icicles like the “Frosty and Friends” tree designed by McGarvey and Karen Adams. “Every guild member came up with their own theme and we all wanted to make them varied and different,” McGarvey said. Some trees took the non-traditional approach like the “Christmas Filled with Aloha” Hawaiian-themed tree with strands of seashells, hibiscus ornaments and a ukulele. One tree paid homage to war veterans, titled “United We Stand,” with a red, white and blue themed tree designed by Jody Culver, Jasmine Culver and Samantha Risdon. Other prizes included holiday wreaths, a train set and holiday tableset, a Christmas tree gold pendant, a petite artificial money tree and a lifelike Santa Claus painting. Door prize opportunities included a silent auction for a chance to win
apartment, but has problems keeping up with the rent. She said she has chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia and therefore is unable to work. “I went to court and [tried] to get benefits and they turned me down,” Brown said. She said she is unable to go home and live with her parents because her father sexually abused her and her mother doesnʼt believe her. She said she still communicates with her mother, but her family tries to wash their hands of the situation. “Thatʼs okay, God will provide for me in other ways,” Brown said. Brown said that in five years she will be back on her feet and make a considerable amount of money. She said she has many skills and is optimistic. “Where thereʼs a will, there is a way,” she said. The shelter turns the lights out at 10 p.m. but the doors are open all night. Upon arrival clients will have their bags searched. Sharp items are not allowed and must be checked-in to ensure safety. Clients receive a
mat, blankets and towels. The staff is lead by Fred Olvera, who is the armory supervisor. “Iʼve been here for 13 years straight,” he said. Olvera said he likes working at the armory and helping people, and that in the beginning it was hard for him to see people in bad situations. “You get attached and want to help out too much,” he said. His father worked at the shelter and now his wife, five children, cousins, and other family members volunteer or work at the shelter. Itʼs Billy Holtʼs first year working at the armory but itʼs not his first year involved with the armory. “It makes me feel good helping people,” Holt said. Last year he was homeless and volunteering to set-up and clean-up for the armory. This year he is part of the paid staff. Holt is also a driver for the Food Rescue program by Saint Vincent De Paul and is the manager for a sober-living home. “I like to give back what they gave me. This was my home last year,” Holt said.
a trip to Hawaii, a day at the spa at Burke Williams and gift baskets filled with admission tickets from sponsors like Disneyland, South Coast Repertory, The Mighty Ducks and Sea World. “Last year we won a tree, hopefully this year weʼll win again,” said Fullerton resident Joe Hinrichs, who with his wife Bea have attended the event for the last 15 years. One of the popular prizes was the “Home for Christmas” table set designed by guild member Sally Williams and Mark Clay. Clay said the setʼs estimated worth is $3,000. The table set included China dinnerware with artwork by the famous 1950s western artist Till Goodan, Williamsʼ grandfather. Ralph Lauren provided the holiday fabric, scented holiday candle and flatware. Clay is Ralph Laurenʼs home collection creative designer in New York. “There really is no cowboy Christmas tableware Iʼm aware of,”
said Janet Hix, a friend of the designers who flew in from Texas to provide her historical knowledge to attendees on Goodanʼs artwork. “This table set is highly collectible today and appeals to people across the road.” Most of the guests were hoping to win a custom tree so they could avoid taking the time to decorate one. “Iʼm hoping for a more simplistic traditional tree,” said Kevin Caress, a Costa Mesa resident who placed an opportunity ticket for the “Hark the Herald Angels Sing” Christmas tree. After brunch Blackburn announced the winners of the prizes with the help of Molly McGarvey, a sophomore at Brea Olinda High School. Many winners were stunned and ran up to the podium to claim their prizes. Others who didnʼt win were just happy to be there, like Amy Pond, a senior public relations major who also assisted McGarvey in making sure the event ran smoothly. “The event turned out wonderfully and it was beautiful,” she said.
Students bond over finance Finance Association members mingle, network with alumni By ISHELLE LINARES For the Daily Titan
Amidst art, good food, wine and music, the Finance Association of Cal State Fullerton celebrated the end of the semester and honored member contributions. The event, which united alumni with current finance students, took place at the Brea Art Gallery and Cultural Center on Saturday. The Finance Association, which has been in existence since 1967, provides students with networking opportunities and gives them a look at the different fields within finance. Alumni shared their experiences of college life at CSUF and told of how their involvement in the Finance Association during their time at the university impacted their careers. Jen Kwan, a graduate of the College of Business and Economics, said her involvement with the Finance Association helped broaden her understanding of the finance industry and aided her in making valuable connections. “In the industry itʼs about who you know,” said Kwan, who got her
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However, Bakken said that the anti-terrorism measures of the Patriot Act are catching a lot of criminals, which is fine with law enforcement agencies but is causing alarm with civil libertarians concerned with the erosion of privacy and the Fourth Amendment. Bakken said that some civil libertarians are asking, “Has this statute [Patriot Act] now morphed into an anti-crime bill?” Bakkenʼs appraisal of the Patriot Act included the possibility of politi-
bachelorʼs degree at CSUF in only three years. “The more people you know the better.” Kwan, who has worked for Wells Fargo Bank and recently got a job as a loan officer for Royal Financial, said her interest in the mortgage industry was influenced by the exposure that the Finance Association provided her. Lan Phuong Tran, the current president of the Finance Association, said networking is essential in jumpstarting a career in the finance industry, and the association helps students in this aspect. Tran said thanks to the connections she made with former association board members, she is now working part-time for a banking corporation and has been able to bring along other members of the association into the company. She said that if corporate professionals involved with the Finance Association see that students are hardworking and posses the qualities that the association calls for, they are willing to give students a chance in their companies. The success of the event demonstrated that the Finance Association is indeed made up of hardworking individuals. The most active members of the semester were honored and other
members were recognized for their work in successfully planning and carrying out the various activities that the association sponsors throughout the semester. The Finance Association organizes events such as the Orange County Food Drive, beach clean-ups, alumni reunions and meetings in which students interact with corporate professionals to learn pointers on being successful in the finance industry. While participating in the events, association members also benefit in other ways. “The best thing about being involved in the Finance Association has been the ongoing learning experience,” said Nicole Lopez, the current vice president of marketing for the association and next yearʼs president. Lopez said she has learned how to communicate with students and professionals; and has learned more about the opportunities in the real estate, investment and insurance industries. Lopez said she plans to graduate in the spring but will continue to be part of CSUF and the Finance Association for years to come. “I definitely want to come back and help out people because the Finance Association has brought a lot to me,” Lopez said.
cal abuses such as those seen during the 1950s by Sen. Joseph McCarthy and FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover. Audience member Bette Henning also said she has mixed emotions about the Patriot Act. “Thereʼs an old joke … the definition of mixed emotion is watching your mother-in-law going over the hill in your new Cadillac. And thatʼs the way I feel,” said Henning, a trustee of the CLE. “Things that I think are basically against the American principle, like the Patriot Act, are necessary. They are an invasion in your privacy, but itʼs necessary because there are people who are going to
do more than invade our privacy; theyʼre going to deny our liberty. So itʼs a mixed emotion.” Audience member Dick Blake was also ambivalent about the Patriot Act. “I feel that under the circumstances they are necessary, but at the same time…our liberties cannot be completely curtailed,” said Blake, a member of the CLEʼs curriculum committee who personally invited Bakken to give the lecture. “He was a very enlightening lecturer … for the first hour or so it was difficult to tell whether he was in favor [of the Patriot Act] or not.”