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Classes can be hard enough, sitting for over an hour scribbling to keep up with a lecturing professor talking just a little too fast. Now, consider how it would be not being able to hear the lecturer or see the PowerPoint screen. Disabled students at Cal State Fullerton get a variety of assistance. From computer labs and tutoring to computer programs that downloads what a PowerPoint lecture says to interpreters that translate a teacherʼs words into sign language. However, as much help as these methods are, students sometimes still have difficulties in their classes. The Disabled Students Services office located in University Hall helps disabled and impaired students work with the school to allow disabled students an equal education, as required by the No Child Left Behind Act and other legislation. The center has a computer lab with special software and wheelchair-accessible workstations, books on cd, magnifiers, places to study and a variety of staff, some disabled themselves, to assist with students. Students come to the center so they can be assigned the services they need. Hearing-impaired graduate assistant Paul Brennan, who works in the computer lab, said that all of the computers in the DSS center are equipped with programs such as Jaws, a screen-reading software, that help students access information, as well an accessible work station in the schoolʼs library. However, as of last week not all of the web pages on the libraryʼs system were compatible, making it difficult for students to access the information on the page. He also has used the Jaws software on his laptop in class as well. He wears headphones to listen better to the audio of what is on the screen in one ear as he listens to the teacher and types notes from both onto his laptop. To a student that can hardly write and listen to the teacher at the same time, this may seem an impossible feat, but Brennan is used to tuning out what he doesnʼt need to hear. The center also puts books about 250300 books on cd for students, which is far easier to navigate than the cassettes Brennan was given while he was a student at Saddleback College, he said. “Try to find page 129 on a cassette DISABLED
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Jesus Trinidad plays his trumpet during a song for the Graduates’ Recognition Reception at the El Toro Campus on Wednesday. Trinidad was part of a four piece mariachi band that performed and took song requests.
Fullertonʼs Troy High School was ranked 21st in Newsweek magazineʼs list of Top 100 public schools in the nation earlier this month. Troy, which is located across the street from Cal State Fullerton, moved up in the rankings since last year, up from 97th or 98th, said Chuck Maruca, principal of Troy High School. “The Newsweek article that came out listing the top 100 schools in the nation is done on a basis of trying to determine the quality of educational programs available to kids,” Maruca said. Maruca said one factor they look at when ranking the schools is the number of tests students have taken in advanced placement program classes, like the Troy Tech Magnet program and International Baccalaureate program. “The number of students involved in those programs is divided by the number of seniors in that class, this is the formula that is devised by Newsweek and they rank schools on the basis of that performance because those academic programs are noted for being high quality,” Maruca said. He said these are types of programs that lead students to colleges and universities. “When you look at the article, there were roughly 27,600 public high schools in the United States. So to be ranked No.
21 in the United States and to be one of the strongest, obviously, in the Western states, is quite an honor, but I would say that the honor should go to the staff who teaches the kids and the students who work hard and try to excel in those programs,” Maruca said. He said itʼs a credit to the teaching staff and the support staff at Troy High School who help the kids excel. Maruca said it was great to see the school move up so much in rank since last year. “I donʼt know that weʼve done anything different, what we have always tried to do is encourage kids to take the highest level possible that they feel that they can deal with,” he said. Maruca said the advanced programs offered at Troy, such as the magnet and baccalaureate programs, have challenged students on a different level than the average high school student. He said the students in these programs take extremely challenging courses and are given the opportunity to work in the field of their choice. “The whole concept of our Troy Tech Magnet program and our International Baccalaureate program, as well as our Advanced Placement program, is to provide opportunities for kids in a very edgy, well-known competitive world of college,” Maruca said. He said there is a high success rate of the students coming out of the programs. “Our Troy Tech Magnet program is great because we have students coming in from all different counties and over 100 different junior high schools,” said TROY
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Annual benefit in Orange hopes to find cure Fifth ʻWalk for Hope and a Cureʼ 5k funds research for neuromuscular disorder By KRISTI ALLEN Daily Titan Staff
Over 500 people will take part in the fifth annual Friedreichʼs Ataxia Research Alliance Walk for Hope and a Cure this Saturday at St. Norbert church in Orange. People from Los Angeles, Orange and San Diego counties will be participating. Registration will be at 7:00 a.m. for the 5k event. FARA is a non-profit organization dedicated to accelerating research to find treatment and a cure to eliminate Friedreichʼs Ataxia and other related disorders. The walk has become the nationʼs largest
contributor to the fight against Friedreichʼs Ataxia, a rare and life threatening neuromuscular disorder. Organizers said proceeds will go directly to finding a cure. The walk has received support from the local community and has become one of the highest grossing fundraisers nationwide. Sponsors include R.J. Noble Co., Outback Steakhouse and Union Bank of California, among others. Orange Mayor Mark A. Murphy, and Baseball Hall of Famer Rod Carew, along with 11-year-old Chelsea Lane, all plan on participating in the event. Lane was diagnosed with Friedrichʼs Ataxia at the age of 5. She is an Orange resident who is now in a wheelchair and is legally blind. She has been an inspiration for the walk, participants said. “When I heard about this annual 5k walk and what it stood for, I realized that I canʼt pass up the opportunity to help others in
need,” said Jenny Williams, a participant in the event. “Iʼm definitely going to take part in this amazing opportunity. I canʼt wait to participate,” Friedrichʼs Ataxia is an uncommon neurodegenerative disorder that, in the United States, affects one in approximately 50,000 children. It can cause muscle weakness in the arms and legs, as well as vision, hearing and speech problems, major spine curvature, diabetes and serious heart conditions. Most often, patients are diagnosed while between the ages of 5 and 15 and usually donʼt make it beyond their 20s. Currently, there is no cure, but some researchers believe that a cure is approximately three years away. The cure could unlock the way to other neurological diseases. “There is a growing conviction that treatments can and will be developed and the resulting insights will be broadly applica-
ble across a wide range of neurological disorders such as Parkinsonʼs, Huntingtonʼs, and Alzheimerʼs,” said Robert E. Andrews, a U.S. Representative. The Walk for Hope and a Cure invites the public and children are welcome. The walk begins after registration and Outback Steakhouse will provide lunch. There will be raffle prizes and live music and activities will be provided for everyone. One can participate by sponsoring, walking, pledging, volunteering, donating and by cheering on the walkers. “When I was diagnosed with Friedreichʼs Ataxia at the age of 9, it changed me, my fatality and my friends in more ways that I may ever know. In obvious ways, it has made me worse, but in other ways it has made me better. I think I have the good fortune of seeing people for who they really are,” said Bridget Johnson a Friedreichʼs Ataxia patient.
Graduates at risk of losing healthcare
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Losing full-time student status could mean forfeiting parentsʼ insurance coverage By DESDEMONA BANDINI Daily Titan Staff
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Graduating for many students includes enrichment via a degree, an opportunity to begin a new life and endless possibilities for the future. But it may also mean no longer being covered under their parentʼs healthcare policy when they lose their fulltime student status. Knowing the risks and the options for individual health insurance could benefit and prepare students. A yearly survey answered by students and put out the Health Center indicated that roughly 44 percent of Cal State Fullerton students are currently uninsured. The average cost of individual insur-
ance can vary, but so can what is actually covered. Kathy Baker, the new assistant director of the Health Center suggested Kaiser as an insurance starting point for low-income students. “The weight of an extra monthly bill would fall to the students, unless they have the good fortune to have parents able to foot the costs,” Baker said. “Many students fall into the low-income range due to working part-time, yet even if they live at home, many cannot afford the extra $200 a month for Kaiser and will not qualify for the county aid, Medi-Cal either.” If a student has a preexisting condition, such as diabetes, and is dropped from their parentʼs health plan without continuing their coverage, that gap in coverage could cost them. Baker said many students are unaware that health insurance companies have the right to deny treatment for new policyholders with preexisting conditions
for a six-month waiting period, excluding any benefits relating to it, including medication like insulin,” she said. Mary Herman, the director of health education and promotion at the Health Center, said she encourages students to weigh the pros and cons of not being covered by health insurance. “I have heard of a case where a student graduated and did not renew their healthcare policy on their own because they had always been healthy and, boom! Six months later they had appendicitis. It is not easy to be sick and to be in debt at the same time. Five hundred dollars toward a policy would have saved this student a fortune,” Herman said. Herman also suggested that students add medical benefits to their auto insurance and keep up with annual visits and preventive screenings, especially women. HEALTHCARE
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Al-Zarqawi ordered Iraq attacks BAGHDAD, Iraq – Iraqʼs top al-Qaida terrorist, angered by a post-election lull in violence, ordered insurgents a month ago to intensify attacks and his lieutenants began plotting their deadly mission during a secret meeting in Syria, a top U.S. military official said on Wednesday. The Syrian meeting, possibly attended by Abu Musab al-Zarqawi himself, has led to one of the bloodiest periods since the U.S.-led invasion two years ago. Nearly 500 people have been killed – including an Iraqi general mowed down in a drive-by shooting on Wednesday – since the countryʼs new Shiite-dominated government was announced April 28.
Do you like free pizza, entertainment and raffle prizes? The Student Diversity Program is hosting its Spring Talent Show is today from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The talent show will be held in the Titan Theater, located in the Titan Student Union. Donʼt miss out on the fun!
Nation Talks to head off filibuster showdown fail WASHINGTON – More than a dozen senators trying to head off a showdown over judicial filibusters failed to work out a deal on Wednesday to confirm some of President Bushʼs controversial judicial appointments while rejecting others. The Senateʼs party leaders, Republican Bill Frist of Tennessee and Democrat Harry Reid of Nevada, opened formal debate on Texas jurist Priscilla Owen – the nominee that will test the Democratsʼ ability to continue blocking judges with filibusters.
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FBI says live grenade tossed near Bush Sam Abboud teaches WASHINGTON – A hand grenade that landed within 100 feet of President Bush during his visit last week to a former Soviet republic was a threat to his life and the safety of the tens of thousands in the crowd, the FBI said on Wednesday. The grenade was live but did not explode.
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WASHINGTON – John R. Bolton planned to ask then-CIA Director George Tenet to help punish a government intelligence analyst who disagreed with Bolton, and then misled a Senate committee about the matter, a Democratic Senate report said on Wednesday. Bolton pushed for months to have the analyst removed from his job or otherwise disciplined, according to details revealed for the first time in the report, but he testified under oath at his confirmation hearing to be United Nations ambassador that he “made no effort to have discipline imposed” on the man.
Urgently. Thatʼs how Sam Abboud teaches his self-defense and karate classes at Cal State Fullerton. Heʼs been teaching here since 1987, and at Cal State Long Beach since 1992. Abboud holds bachelorʼs degrees in journalism and political science, and a masterʼs degree in political science, all from CSULB. A long time member of Shotokan Karate of America, in 2002 he earned a fifth degree black belt, the highest belt the organization offers. Abboud got started in karate at CSULB in 1969 when he saw another student in his chemistry
Person of interest in Idaho deaths located COEUR DʼALENE, Idaho – A man sought for questioning in the bloody slayings of three people was found on Wednesday as the search continued for two children missing from the home where the killings took place. Detectives were arranging to interview Robert Roy Lutner on Wednesday afternoon, Kootenai County Sheriffʼs Capt. Ben Wolfinger said. Wolfinger did not say where Lutner was found, and did not know whether the missing children, Shasta and Dylan Groene, were with him.
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class practicing front punches in between lab experiments. After talking with the student and visiting the schoolʼs karate club, he was hooked. “It changed my life,” he said. Abboud also notices changes in his students, even after only one semester. “A lot of people come [to the classes] with a different understanding, or different attitudes, and the seriousness of the class wakes them up, and changes them a little bit,” he said. Abboud recommends that students whoʼve been hesitant about taking self-defense or karate should sign-up. “When you are nervous about something, obviously you should confront it,” he said. “We have a lot of weaknesses. Nervousness is one of them. Being afraid to get hit is another one.” Abboud said students lose these fears through practice. When Abboud started karate practice at 22, he too had his own understanding, his own attitude. “I was always looking for the fighting part,” Abboud said. “I was young and foolish at the time.” While Abboud does teach the
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Sherwood will be rocking the Titan Student Union Undergroundʼs pub from noon to 1 p.m. and donʼt miss “Meet the Fockers” playing in the Titan Theatre at 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. If youʼre looking to get back in to shape, but feel like you donʼt have the time, Fitness and Wellness Programs in the Kinesiology and Health Services Center might be the answer. Pilates will be in KHS 264 from 7 a.m. to 7:50 a.m., “Cardiography” in KHS 266 from 12:10 p.m. to 12:55 p.m., “Cardio Funk” in KHS 203 or Yoga in KHS 264 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., “Kickboxing” in KHS 203 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and “Total Conditioning” in KHS 264 between 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. If you love to study so much that your diet for finals week is Starbucks and No-Doze, the Titan Student Union will be open for AllNight Study for the remainder of the semester.
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physical aspects of karate and selfdefense, he also emphasizes politeness, courage and discipline. He credits the Kinesiology Department for recognizing these additional benefits for studentsʼ everyday lives. “We try in one semester to let people see that thereʼs maybe something more than just kicking and punching,” he said.
Itʼs all about art appreciation in the Titan Student Union as two students feature some of their work in an art display in the Atrium Gallery. Ryan Ross and Anita Sinclair will have some of their sculptures pieces on display. The display will be up until the end of May and for more information please call (714) 278-3915. The “Fall of Empire” exhibit will be on display in the Main Art Gallery of the Visual Arts Building from noon to 4 p.m. The exhibit features a glass installation by Einar and Jamex de la Torre. In the Plaza Gallery of the TSU the exhibit “37 Truths and 10 Lies” will be on display through May 27. Featured art by Melanie Donegan includes a series of drawings blended with sculpture modeling the Japanese Momoyama Oribe style glazing technique. 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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Psychology professor honored with highest level of recognition By JOESEPH SANTOS Daily Titan Staff
Traveling and dancing are a couple of interests that Nancy Segal, a psychology professor, has. But neither are the reason she was awarded the Outstanding Professor award on May 6, the highest honor that a faculty member can receive. The award, which is only given once a year, was presented to her for extensive research on twins. She received it when Cal State Fullerton
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President Milton A. Gordon and other administrators visited her classroom that Friday afternoon. “I was overjoyed and thrilled beyond words,” Segal said. Segal has been researching twins for the past 27 years and has written books and published articles on the topic. “Iʼve done a lot of research on twins, and it occurred to me that over the years, there were many aspects of twinsʼ lives that were not getting into scientific journals,” Segal said. Her interest in twins began when she was a young girl, mainly because Segal is a twin herself. “I have a fraternal twin, Anne, who doesnʼt look or act much like
me, and I guess thatʼs what drew me to twin studies because I so fascinated with the idea that two kids could grow up together, have so many common experiences and end up in such different directions,” she said. Television shows like “20/20,” “Dateline” and “Good Morning America” have called upon Segal to share her knowledge of twins. “Itʼs really neat to be at home and watch her pop up on the television screen,” said Dan Kee, a psychology professor. Segalʼs ability to present her research to the public is another reason why she was given the award. “Not only does she conduct important research, but she is also
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able to communicate this to the nonscientific public,” Kee said. “Sheʼs able to bridge that gap. She does research and presents in very scientific ways that most people wouldnʼt understand unless she took the time to explain it in her public writings.” Segal is also working on a project called the T.A.P.S study, which stands for twins, adoptees, peers and siblings, in conjunction with Shirley Mcguire, a psychology professor at the University of San Francisco. The project is a nation-wide study that focuses on “virtual twins,” or two siblings that grow up in a twinlike relationship, but are not related Segal said. “She is the first person in the world to study virtual twins,”
Mcguire said. Segalʼs dedication to researching all aspects of twins is what some say has made her well deserving of the award. “I really think that sheʼs a credit not only to psychology and science, but sheʼs a real credit to the university,” Kee said. Although she has obtained a very prestigious award, Segal remains modest about it and mainly sees it as the icing on the cake. “The award is not the award in itself. It means nothing if you donʼt have the love of the work behind it,” she said. “I think itʼs a great thing if you can find work that you really love, because then it doesnʼt really become work.”
Nancy Segal, professor of psychology, was awarded the Outstanding Professor Award on May 6 for her research on twins and contributions to the field of psychology.
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of Academic Affairs Ephraim Smith, in honor of his retirement. The president spoke first to thank Jayaweera for his effort and success during his administrative career. “Kolf has done an exceptional job. I donʼt think he has ever failed to serve in other capacities that we have asked him to serve,” Gordon said. “I am pleased for the years [Jayaweera] has spent with us.” One after another, administrators stood at a podium to speak, and even joke, about the dean. “He studies the clouds, that also fits right in with being in the council of deans,” Smith said. Jayaweera served as dean of Natural Sciences at the University of Alaska in Fairbanks and accepted the position at Cal State Fullerton in 1990. During his career here, Jayaweera took on other responsibilities as an administrator. “He has a unique characteristic,” said Raman Unnikrishnan, dean of the College of Engineering and Computer Science, “he survived a semester as acting dean of engineering and computer science.” Other administrators had more to say about Jayaweeraʼs success as the dean. “Kolf knew what was impor-
tant academically,” said Patrick Wegner, vice dean of Chemistry and Biochemistry Department. “He was honest and straight forward, he did not have any agendas. We are a better college for his presence” Jayaweera contributed to the research done at the Desert Studies Center at Soda Springs. A representative from the center spoke about his help and presented him with a plaque and a large map of the Mojave Desert. Jayaweera eventually spoke to thank everyone that attended the reception and reminisce about when he moved to CSUF. “I came from the coldest state, to the most desirable state in the universe,” Jayaweera said. “When I came here I moved into an office that smelled like pipe smoke.” He also told the guests about how the technology and campus have improved over the years and that President Gordon is the person to thank for it. The main question of the event was what the former dean was going to do now that he is retired. “Nothing,” he said. Jayaweera finished his speech paraphrasing Shakespeare by saying, “If we meet again, weʼll smile”
CSUF with a bachelorʼs degree in business administration and then founded his business communications company, Inter-tel. “One of the things I wanted to do with my life was build a large company,” Mihaylo said. Inter-tel has been steadily growing as an “industry-leading provider focused on the communication needs of business enterprises,” according to its Web site. “To know Steve Mihaylo is to understand the company that he personally built from a one-man shop to what it is today, a publicly-owned business communications solutions provider with offices around the world,” said Craig Rauchle, president and chief operating officer of Inter-Tel, in an email. “It is Steveʼs vision and his perseverance that has made all this possible and because
of the extraordinary foundation that Steve built. It requires great agility, discipline and entrepreneurship - the hallmarks of Steve Mihaylo.” Mihayloʼs other accomplishments include a $3 million donation to the campus in order to build a new building for the College of Business and Economics. “It is the largest gift the college and university have ever received,” Marcia Harrison, director of development for the College of Business and Economics said. The new building will be built next to Langsdorf Hall and is set to break ground in July 2006 and will be under construction until 2008. “It will be the gateway to the campus,” Harrison said. “It will provide the advantage of having all of the
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Graduating students can Colleagues honor Dean stay in touch with CSUF Jayaweera at reception Alumni Association provides a network of contacts, resources By DESDEMONA BANDINI Daily Titan Staff
Little green vines of ivy creep around the outer walls of the quaint patio garden in the hidden Spanish Colonial Revival house located on campus behind the Titan Student Union, surrounded by parking lots home to the Cal State Fullerton Alumni Association. Known as the George G. Golleher Alumni House, it was built on an orange tree orchard in 1931 and later donated to the state. In 1995, the CEO of Ralphʼs grocery stores and former Titan sociology major, George G. Golleher paid to have the property renovated and restored as a gift back to the university. The Alumni Association is the way to remain connected to the school long after graduation and offers an area of benefits and services to all former Titans. Alumni members can receive group rates
when purchasing medical, dental and vision insurance as well as life and auto insurance. Alumni can rent a resort condo anywhere in the United States and many countries abroad for $349 a week. The Alumni Association at CSUF is one of the few state schools to have officially chartered networks that allow alumni to network and mingle within their interests similar to private universities, said Ann Kelly, assistant director of alumni relations. “It is important for graduating students to know they are not alone and can stay connected with the campus,” Kelly said. “We are always holding events that provide opportunities to network and to be involved socially. On June 10, the Alumni Association will co-sponsor the Job Search Conference at the TSU that will host a mentoring session from alumni during lunch. Past events include mixers, wine tasting, holding a banquet in Washington to help celebrate CSUFʼs winning baseball teams meeting with the president and a trip to “The Lion King” at the
Orange Country Performing Arts Center. “New graduating students can participate in the Alumni Association, network, foster relationships and keep an edge by staying in the know,” said Alisa Moore, associate membership services coordinator. “We have a business-focused cross-section of events that bring former Titans together for business, mentorship and scholarship opportunities.” Other benefits to becoming a member are the campus benefits like access to all CSU libraries, free parking passes, discounts to various campus services, membership to the Orange County Teachers Federal Credit Union and free business advertising in member newsletters, access to the CSUF alumni loan consolidation program and special rates for business meetings. Former famous alumni include “Desperate Housewives” creator Marc Cherry, Inter-Tel CEO Steven Mihaylo and NASA astronaut Tracy E. Caldwell. Membership in the Alumni Association starts at $39 per year and can be obtained online.
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A farewell reception was held for Kolf O. Jayaweera, dean of the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, at the Golleher Alumni House on Wednesday. Jayaweera was honored with gifts and speeches from those he worked with during his 15year career as dean. The reception started late, as guests had to park in distant lots across the campus because of construction for the new parking structure. Jayaweera greeted the guests, who ranged from old friends to administrators, as they came in the door. The party began with a few people, but grew into a large group within 20 minutes. Snacking on fruit, sandwiches and lemonade, the guests conversed with each other before the presentations began. They gathered around as speeches were given by some colleagues of Jayaweera, which included President Milton A. Gordon and Vice President
University to present honorary doctorate to executive alumnus Major contributor Steven G. Mihaylo operates Inter-tel By JOESEPH SANTOS Daily Titan Staff
Steven G. Mihaylo, the chairman, president and chief executive officer of Inter-tel and a Cal State Fullerton alumnus, will be receiving an honorary doctorate at Commencement on May 29. The doctorate is being awarded for Mihayloʼs success in the business field and generosity to the College of Business and Economics. “They think I am worthy because of my entrepreneurial accomplishments,” Mihaylo said. In 1969, Mihaylo graduated from
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Lisa Avila, a guidance counselor at Troy High School. “We have student from Cerritos, Claremont and even San Juan Capistrano.” Avila said in order to get into the Troy Tech programs, students must have strong grade point averages and numerous teacher recommendations. The students in the programs must take three tests once a year to maintain their status with the school. “Weʼre extremely proud that roughly 90 percent of our students
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Another tip is to have a plan before an emergency takes place. If someone is injured, no hospital can turn them away, but the costs of care for the uninsured will increase dramatically between a private hospital and a county hospital. Knowing what hospital or clinic to go to in advance could save an uninsured patient thousands of dollars. “I am not graduating for another year,” said Mandy Alvarez, an interior design student. “But I have been thinking about it and looking into it.” Alvarez said she wished for help with finding a health care insurance policy and she was not alone. “There are hundreds of health insurance companies on the Internet for $50 a month, but I donʼt really know how good the coverage is. I wish there was counseling on how to choose a health plan because I do not know what to look for and my mom canʼt help me because she doesnʼt either, itʼs confusing,” Alvarez said. “I guess I just have to take the chance.” Deborah Fitzgerald became a single mom at 19 and is struggling to keep her full-time student status and work in order to keep her daughter Kiara covered. “On my budget, I cannot afford more than $75 monthly for both of our insurances. And that isnʼt including the doctor visit fee of probably $20 or more, that I will have to pay when we need to see a doctor,” Fitzgerald said. “Figuring out the double speak of insurance is impossible, I wish there was a student workshop to explain.” “I donʼt worry too much about
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tape,” he quipped. Students are also supposed to be given more time for projects and tests, and can take them in the center so there is no disruption for them or other students. “For a lot of students with disabilities, certain things like writing papers takes longer,” he said. Teachers on campus have proven both to be helpful and not. Most are very accommodating, said Brennan. “My professors that I currently have are good because they have power point lectures, which is helpful because it is set through the blackboard website of CSUF and I can print them out and already comprehend what will be said for the lecture,” said junior Rosa Jaramillo, a hearing-disabled child development major and mother. Also, one of Jaramilloʼs professors makes sure she can see her face because she relies on reading lips as well as her interpreter. However, “sometimes there is this professor who tends to talk so fast even though she is lecturing from a PowerPoint presentation,“ she said, ”and itʼs frustrating because I have to look at the interpreter and at the same time try to catch up writing any extra notes the professor has said previously.” The Blackboard program (which some teachers use exclusively to give information to the students) can be difficult for students like the visually impaired, said Brennan. Also, some teachers are hesitant to make copies of the lectures for them, although the faculty handbook states it is the teacherʼs responsibility to make copies if needed. Disabled students, however, do not rely only on the teacher. Senior history major Cheryl Doorley, another hearing-impaired student, receives interpreter services and note-taking services in her classes.
go on to colleges and universities and do very, very well and I think thatʼs because of the quality of the course of study they take and the amount of classes theyʼre taking,” Maruca said. He said the average high school student might take between five and six classes. Most all of Troy students, often those in advanced programs, are taking seven classes. “So if you start to look at that over a period of four years of investment, theyʼre coming out with anywhere from 12 or more classes, because sometimes they even go to summer school, than the average student,” Maruca said.
He said the students coming out of these programs are finding college-level courses less challenging than the average high school graduate, crediting the schoolʼs teachers. Other school employees agreed. “ I am very proud to be working for such a great school,” said Geno Rose, head of campus security. Rose said the school received this ranking because everyone at Troy High School works together as a strong team. “I feel they achieved this because the students and staff work well together,” Rose said. “I feel we have the best administration and the best students in this area.”
myself getting hurt, but Kiara falls down daily and scratches herself up. She needs emergency care set up in place daily in case I need to take her to the hospital,” she said. Current students at CSUF are able to use the extended services at the Health Center. The Health Center has a lower cost pharmacy, lab and x-ray equipment. Services offered include eye exams, physical therapy, nutrition counseling, family planning, general exams, treatment for illness and injury, immunizations and psychological counseling for little to no cost. General practitioners and specialists like an orthopedic surgeon are also on hand despite the budget cuts that eliminated the psychiatrist and podiatrist, Herman said. Some students have insurance, but utilize the Health Center first because it is convenient and personalized, like political science major Mike Schreiber, who came in with a possible broken hand. “It worries me that I may not be covered when I graduate because I get hurt a lot. I think the very maximum I could afford for health insurance would be $100 a month, and that is still too much,” Schreiber said. Despite their concerns, Schreiber and Alvarez agreed that socialized medicine that is used in Canada would not work in the States. “I donʼt want to be taxed to pay for everyoneʼs healthcare. I think people would abuse it and see the doctor all the time,” Schreiber said. Students can supplement healthcare provided by the Health Center on campus by purchasing one of the voluntary health, dental and optical
insurance plans that are offered for students and their dependents through Associated Students Inc. at a discounted rate. Graduating students that join the CSUF Alumni Association can continue to purchase discounted healthcare at a group rate after graduation, as well as auto insurance. Starting this fall, CSUFʼs supplemental insurance will be covered by Blue Cross. “I think it is exciting that we will be offering Blue Cross in August. We recently brokered a better deal and the cost for supplemental student insurance will actually go down by 10 percent and will include dental options as well,” said Cathy Busby, executive assistant of ASI. “Health insurance worries me too. I have an 18-year-old in college now, and her coverage will stop when she turns 23. Unless she lands a great job with benefits right away, it will be a tremendous financial burden for her. Because I love and want to protect my daughter, I will likely end up paying for her continued insurance,” Baker said. Payal Patel, a health science major, is uninsured and said she cannot see a doctor whenever she wants. She said she has to really think about it before she comes to see a doctor. Graduating students may find comfort in the extended discount rate offered through the Alumni Association, they may land a good job with benefits or they might just wing it. Taking the time to weigh the pros and cons and their options in advance will better prepare students for a future with or without insurance.
Although she feels she “gets plenty of services”, she also has her share of difficulties. Doorley sometimes finds it embarrassing at times when other students are reluctant to volunteer to take notes for her and she ends up with “lousy” notes. She noted that at her old junior college note takers were paid and submitted a copy to the DSS office. Student reactions can be problematic or entertaining. Doorley had a difficulty this semester when no one in a class would partner up with her for a group project. “I didnʼt have the benefit of working with another student, sharing the work load, getting their prespective on the topic, and [had] to present on my own,” she said. For Jaramillo, her disability seems to be more of a curiosity to students than a hindrance or embarrassment to her. “I have never felt embarrassed or conspicuous having an interpreter in the class,” said Jaramillo. ”The interpreter is there to provide services to me and I am to accept it.” She said that the student reaction can be funny “ because they look at me and the interpreter constantly,” she said. ”A lot of times students are focused on the interpreter, not the teacher, cause they are so into trying to understand how I understand the interpreter.” Some students are allowed a decoder box (a device that provides closed-captioning on the screen) but attaining one can be a real challenge. Doorley has in the past had difficulty having the decoder box put in a classroom to be used when a teacher shows a movie, so she can read the closed captioning. Instead, she says, her interpreters have been kind enough to translate the movie even though it is not their responsibility to do so. However, watching the movie and watching the interpreter can be difficult to do at the same time. Luckily, Doorleyʼs instructors persisted until two decoders were
placed permanently in her classes this semester. Karen Gilbert, lead interpreter for the office, said the school has only a few decoders for its 20 hearing-impaired students. Professors have to request them to be installed before they show a movie, but sometimes forget or wait until the last minute to request it. Also, since there arenʼt enough to go around, they will all already be spoken for when the professor requests it. “While we do have interpreters, itʼs a substantial difference in accessibility when the students could have captioning on the screen, said Gilbert. “I like to look at the interpreter to understand the movies but I prefer close captioning to be able to pick up faster and easier for myself, more of an independent experience.” said Rosa Although the school does a lot for the students, it is up to the student to ask for the assistance. Disabled students are encouraged to communicate with their professors to tell them exactly what they need from a class. Students can give a paper detailing what services they have been allowed to have, and should speak with the professor if there are any problems. Brennan feels the responsibility lies with the student to work with the professors if there is a problem, feeling that some of the studentʼs complaints could be solved though open communications with them. “Sometimes... the students donʼt take responsibility and assume the school will take care of them. The student is expected to have a grasp of technology to know how to make their classes accessible,” said Brennan. Jaramillo said she consults with her teachers when she has a problem. “I do talk to the teacher and explain my situation or problem until it is resolved. I am not a type of person where I just leave it,” said Jaramillo.
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College clinic helps low-income people navigate system By LAURA PELTAKIAN Daily Titan Staff
From releasing student protesters from jail in 1971 to fighting a child custody battle in 2005, the College Legal Clinic provides hundreds of students and community members with legal services each year. “We had all kinds of revolutions in the early ʻ70s with students rebelling the Vietnam War,” said Houshang Poorkaj, sociology professor and cofounder of the College Legal Clinic. “Students were making their positions known, chanting “Hell no, we wonʼt go.” Poorkaj said students would come to his office asking for help so he searched for a place that would provide legal advice to low-income students. When he found that there was no center, he decided there was definite need to make one on campus. Formerly known as the Student Legal Clinic, the College Legal Clinic serves not only Cal State Fullerton students and faculty, but it serves other colleges as well, including UC Irvine, Cal State San Bernardino and the Southern California College of Optometry. Non-students can also purchase a one-year membership to the clinic for $25 and receive frequent consultations. The clinic is a certified lawyer referral service by the California
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State Bar Association and the American Bar Association. “We are the only student-run, multi-campus, bar-certified referral service in the country,” said Bert Buzan, a political science professor. “We are certified by the California Bar Association and recognized by the IRS as a non-profit organization.” The legal clinic aims to save students money and help them to avoid the hassle of searching for a lawyer. While, Kevin Hermansen, executive director of the clinic, said most cases deal with family law, including divorce and child custody battles, he also said criminal charges are frequently seen in the center. Hermansen said interns are not allowed to give advice; they can only make referrals for students. “Students do what secretaries and clerks do,” Buzan said. “They set appointments and work as a gobetween the lawyer and the student, helping the lawyer get ready for the student and the student get ready for the lawyer.” The clinic has more than 30 attorneys who donate their time and dedicate themselves to the organization. Hermansen described the procedure saying that an attorney comes into one of the clinicʼs offices for two hours a week with 15-minute slots for each student seeking services. During this 15-mintue period, students can bring in forms that they need help filling out or ask the attorney legal questions. “Most of the time students just donʼt know where to start,”
Hermansen said. “The attorney can provide them with some guidance.” Buzan said that the legal clinic is aimed at helping students. “The consultation is absolutely free, but if the attorney refers them to a lawyer then lawyerʼs fees will be worked out,” he said. Hermansen said the interns are also required to sit in on two consultations to gain experience. They also have to spend eight hours with a judge, recruit attorneys and publicize monthly. An attorney goes to the College Legal Clinic office on campus in the Titan Student Union room 258 on Wednesdays from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. and in the main office on 1231 E. Chapman Ave. on Thursdays from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. ASI funds the legal clinic and the other member schools also fund the clinic as well. “These attorneys donate their time. They donʼt get paid,” Hermansen said. “One of our attorneys has been volunteering for 30 years.” Hermansen said the clinic is always staffed with interns from political science and criminology students, who take the course. He said the student has the option of either interning at a law office or in the clinic. The interns are required to complete 120 hours of service, as with most other internships required by majors. “In essence, you get one free bite out of the apple in that you are getting free legal advice, and very often this is all the student needs,” Buzan said.
ʻFit for the World of Workʼ will make its debut in fall 2005 By JESSICA ESCORSIA Daily Titan Staff
Knowing how to dress at a business dinner, how to hold a conversation and how to send a well-written e-mail are crucial skills that business administration students must learn. “What is the appropriate behavior and apparel for a formal function, a cocktail party or a business meeting on a yacht? Working without this knowledge can diminish the value of what you do,” said Fullerton Business Communications Professor Dana Loewy in a press release. A few years ago, Anil Puri, the dean of the College of Business and Economics, came up with an idea to develop and offer a business etiquette program where students can develop skills that they canʼt get out of a textbook. Soon after, Puri and Marcia Harrision, the director of development for the college, met with Bank of America to propose the new program in hopes of receiving funding for it. After receiving a $25,000 grant from Bank of America in November 2004, Puri chose both business communication professors Loewy and Gayle Vogt to take charge and teach the new program.
The new program, “Fit for the class, Vogt said. World of Work,” is expected to start The program is free to students in the fall and will provide business who are accepted. students with skills in three areas “The enthusiasm for taking the interview and workplace etiquette- course will be one of the big measures that we will manners at work; look at,” Vogt speaking-accent The enthusiasm said. reduction; and correct and courteous The $25,000 for taking the workplace e-mail collected to fund course will be one at work. the program will of the big “ʼFit for the be used to pay for measures that we World of Workʼ the program as will look at. will enhance well as for dinners the class will studentʼs educaGayle Vogt tional experience,” go out for in order Business Communication Professor Harrison said. She to learn first hand explained that most how to behave in of the information a business envibusiness administration students ronment. Recording equipment will get out of their education is more also be purchased for students who are interested in perfecting their textbook and technical. “This is like icing on the cake,” speech. Harrison said funding was only she said. “Fit for the World of Work” will able to provide a select few number be offered in conjunction with the of students with this opportunity, courses BUAD 301 and BUAD but hopes to get a positive response 501. Business students accepted and a high demand for the program will meet one to two times a week so the college can start looking during the course of the fall 2005 for additional funding for future semesters. semester. Vogt said many times when you “Students taking one of those classes should write a letter or e- call a business, the person answermail explaining why they should ing the phone is very hard to understand and talk to. The accent reducget into this course,” Vogt said. Letters must be received by June tion part of the course will help 15 and the course is limited to only students so they do not go through that problem when going out into 20 students. A few of Bank of Americaʼs the work force. “We want to provide added value employees will also be accepted into the program, allowing only 17 to business school studentʼs educaFullerton students to get into the tion,” Harrison said.
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student and faculty together in one building.” The building will be named “Steven G. Mihaylo Hall.” Mihayloʼs contribution was coincidental, as he was invited to the deanʼs advisory board retreat and heard about the campaign for the building and said that he wanted to participate, said Harrison. “I have always believed in education,” Mihaylo said. “ I have never been one to run from a worthy cause.” Mihayloʼs philanthropy and business ethics are what helped him to
expand his small company in the large business world. Because of these traits, he is being recognized in such a prestigious manner. “His contribution is an important part of his commitment to the university,” Harrison said. “His business accomplishments and hard work over the years is the main reason he is getting this honorary doctorate.” Mihaylo is an example of the possible success after graduating with a business degree. “His ethics, drive, determination and his educational experiences here have lead to his success, so we are so pleased to be able to award this honorary doctorate to an alumnus that has been so successful,” Harrison said.
NEWS Lit opens Slide Bar in Fullerton this summer 6 Thursday, May 19, 2005
Rock-n-roll restaurant coming to Downtown, takes place of Hub Cafe By JENNIFER BELLENDIR For the Daily Titan
As the complimentary valet relieves patrons from their automobiles, the guests approach the 30-foot-long bustling patio bar and are pleasantly surprised by the sounds of their favorite band. Under the towering black canopy, they park themselves on Herman Miller stools and rest their feet on the steel diamond plate bar. These patrons just landed front-row seats to an exclusive concert, and to think they almost went to that dive bar down the street. Goes to show, you never know who is going to
show up at The Slidebar Rock-NRoll Café. The Slidebar is the newest addition to Downtown Fullerton, set to open in summer 2005 by owner Sean Francis and members of the band Lit. It is a restaurant and bar with a rock ʻnʼ roll theme focused on bands with Orange County ties. The bar is located on Commonwealth Avenue in the same location as Francisʼ former business, The Hub Café. With a modern interior and memorabilia-decorated walls, The Slidebar will offer plasma televisions, a ʻ80s arcade connected next door - known as The Reagan Years - and a stage with live entertainment. However, an entertainment schedule will not be posted, so customers will never know who may show up. “The entertainment will cover
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different aspects of music,” Francis said. “Iʼm sure Lit will get up there and jam from time to time. Weʼre working with the House of Blues and when a band comes in to play the House of Blues, weʼre going to invite them over, feed them, give them a couple drinks and maybe theyʼll play a couple sets.” As for the memorabilia, the owners have reached out to many bands that have ties with Orange County and have received a generous response. The venue will be decorated with No Doubtʼs Adrian Youngʼs drum set, The Adolescentʼs Steve Sotoʼs bass guitar, Reel Big Fishʼs Aaron Barrettʼs guitar and many gold records. Other bands that have offered their support and memorabilia include Thrice, Offspring, Something Corporate, TSOL and the Righteous Brothers. “Weʼve got big music connec-
tions and we will invite different artists down,” Francis said. “If one of our friends shows up, we might get them up on stage.” Although the music aspect may pull in a lot of customers, there are two other reasons Downtown Fullerton locals may be attracted to this venue; its food and its size. The restaurant will offer an American menu prepared by gourmet chef, Sterling Fog. Fog, a 20year veteran of the culinary arts, will be cooking up an array of steaks, pastas, salads and hamburgers. Another dose of uniqueness - The Slidebar will be serving food until midnight with a take-out window open until 2 a.m. or 3 a.m. “Letʼs say youʼve had a few too many drinks and you get kicked out of a bar at 2 a.m.,” Francis said. “What are you going to do? Get in your car and try to make it home or
try to get down to Dennyʼs? Or you could just walk over to our express window.” The Slidebar can hold a maximum of 380 patrons. It offers an indoor bar and dining area, a takeout express window in the back, as well as an outdoor patio. The patio includes a bar, a stage and additional dining tables. “I love the size of it. I love eating outside, so the patio is a huge draw for me,” said K.D. Hoban, the creative editor of Experience Fullerton magazine. “You just know that itʼs going to be the place to go and itʼs not even open yet.” Hoban also said there will be entertainment with a lot of big names. “If youʼre not there, youʼre going to hear about what you missed,” Hoban said. Deanna Diaz currently works at
Revolution and is a former employee of The Rockinʼ Taco Cantina, two other Downtown Fullerton bars. “I think the opening of The Slidebar will help business,” Diaz said. “Opening a new bar of that style will bring in a new type of crowd and more patrons. Many of the locals in Fullerton stick to their one or two favorite bars, so I donʼt think it will steal business rather than add to it. Iʼd be tempted to go there just to see whoʼd be playing.” Lit is currently overseas playing for the troops, but they will be back in time for their grand opening this summer. Francis said it will be a red carpet event, complete with celebrities and perhaps even VH1 to cover the show. Inquisitors will have to wait a couple more months to find out just who may show up.