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Walking to combat rare disease Event unites people with blood illness, raises research funds By ISAAC FABELA Daily Titan Staff
When people are diagnosed with a rare disease, itʼs easy for them to feel alone and helpless. Some
dwell on that feeling. Others use it to motivate themselves to fight the illness and to create awareness of it. Greg Yorba, 48, a library assistant at Cal Sate Fullerton, has chosen the active route and is heavily involved in getting people informed about Langerhans cell histiocytosis, a disease he has. Greg was diagnosed with the disease in 2002. Since then he has
been working to raise awareness and money for research. The SoCal HistioWalk, being held Sunday at Robert Gross Park in Burbank, is one of the biggest events in Southern California for those working to fight the disease. The walk is occurring for its fifth consecutive year and not only serves as a fundraiser event, but also as a chance for people affected by the disease to meet others
dealing with the same illness. The rare blood disease is hard to diagnose because no two cases are the same, and doctors arenʼt quite sure what to look for or how to fight it. Symptoms include skin rash, ear infections, vision problems, teeth and gum complications, and lung, liver and spleen dysfunctions. The treatments for this illness are similar to the ones for people
with cancer. Chemotherapy and steroid supplements are just some of the tools used to combat the illness. Yorbaʼs case is rare because he is an adult suffering from an illness mostly seen in children. In children, the disease strikes one in every 200,000. In adults, the number is one in every 500,000. DISEASE 3
Gas prices, bicycle sales rise Gift Students switch to less expenisve mode of transportation
Bike styles Mountain
• Where: Off-road use only • Features: Durable, strong, good over big obstacles, less maneuverability • Gears: Up to 27 • Price: $100 to $2,900
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“Emissions blow,” reads a billboard promoting hybrid vehicles off of the 57 Freeway. Many Americans seem to agree. According to a KTLA report, hybrid vehicle sales and bicycle sales have increased in recent months. Fullerton students have hopped on the bicycle trend, switching from car to bicycle as a mode of transportation. Students cite high gas prices and time management as factors in making the switch from a four- to two-wheel ride. Mike Whetham, general manager of Jax Bicycle Center on East Chapman Avenue in Fullerton, said overall bicycle sales are on the rise. “Road bike sales are 10 percent higher now than this time last year,” Whetham said. He also said bicycle repair sales are up. There are four general types of bicycles: mountain, road, hybrid and cruiser. For everyday commuting, road and hybrid bicycles are the most efficient. Road bicycles, as their name states, can only be ridden on roads, which is the most popular form of cycling. These high performance bicycles have high handlebars, giving the cyclist an aerodynamic posture. They arenʼt as strong or durable as mountain bikes, but mountain bikes are only used for off-road riding. Whetham said the store sold an above-average number of Trek
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• Where: Paved roads only • Features: Lightweight, aerodynamic, turns quickly, less durable and less strong than mountain bikes • Gears: Up to 21 • Price: $300 to $9,500
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• Where: On- and off-road • Use: Cross between mountain and road bicycles • Features: Lighter than a mountain bike, slower than a road bike • Gears: About 21 • Price: $220 to $4,000
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Cal State Fullerton students are hopping on the bicycle trend as the cost of operating an automobile continues to increase. 1500s, a popular road bike that costs $1,050. Six of these bicycles were sold in the first four days of October – a number that usually takes one month to reach, Whetham said.
The Trek 1500 is the most popular road bike on the market, according to www.roadbikereview.com. Treks cost anywhere from $300 to $4,000, depending on the bicy-
cleʼs purpose. Erin Gibson, 24, decided to save the money on gas and insurance and
sells or rents such a video game to people under 18. The legislation defines a violent video game as a game with player options such as “killing, maiming, dismembering, or sexually assaulting an image of a human being … in a manner which is especially heinous, cruel, or depraved in that it involves torture or serious physical abuse to the victim.” “Many of these games are made for adults, and choosing games that are appropriate for kids should be a decision made by their parents,” Schwarzenegger said in a statement.
The bill was passed with other bills regarding childrenʼs safety – an effort that may be designed to bring Schwarzenegger some applause from Californians during his time of political uncertainty. “It could be an appeal to the great middle, to the parents protecting their kids, to make him look like a moderate, like when he was strong,” said Stephen Stambough, Cal State Fullerton assistant professor of political science. Also included in the bill is the explanation as to why the bill was pursued. It states, “The legislation finds
and declares all of the following … Exposing minors to depictions of violence in video games, including sexual and heinous violence, makes those minors more likely to experience feelings of aggression, to experience a reduction of activity in the frontal lobes of the brain, and to exhibit violent antisocial or aggressive behavior.” The language of the explanation comes from studies on the exposure to violent video games, most widely noted is the American Psychological Associationʼs studies.
Governor signs bill to curb minorsʼ ability to buy, rent some titles By ERIC SANDERS Daily Titan Staff
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed legislation Friday that will prohibit the sale or rental of violent video games to minors. The bill requires a label on the front of every violent video game sold in California and provides a fine of up to $1,000 for anyone who
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Company donates $30K to engineering, computer science By RORY JURNECKA Daily Titan Staff
Education has teamed with industry in a recent nod toward improving standards in engineering and computer science. Parasoft Corp., a Monroviabased business, donated $30,000 to Cal State Fullertonʼs College of Engineering and Computer Sciences. Fifteen thousand dollars of the sum is for the research and development of a textbook – which will be co-written by Parasoft CEO Adam Kolawa and Associate Dean Dorota Huizinga. The book will focus on furthering the field Parasoft specializes in, automated prevention of developmental errors in software engineering. “The approach weʼve taken in the book is how we can bring the software industry to the maturity level that you have in other industries, like the auto industry,” Huizinga said. The gap between management and engineering that is found in software development is often problematic. Huizinga said highly sophisticated software and misunderstandings between management and engineering combine to create development errors that can be prevented with appropriate training. “The complexity is huge and the management does not really understand the complexity of the software,” Huizinga said. “On the other hand, the software engineers do not have the management training to undertake the projects. What weʼre trying to do with this program is try to meet the need of the middle management for software.” DONATION 3
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Fire prevention event offers demonstrations, tips, fun in Fullerton By MARIE O’NEIL Daily Titan Staff
Thursday Sunny 89º/59º Friday Sunny 86º/58º
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Saturday Partly Cloudy 83º/57º
• Where: Paved roads • Use: For comfort and leisurely pace • Features: Commonly with shock absorbers • Gears: About 8 • Price: $150 to $800
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Nick Cooper and Christian Haerens perform with their band, Parker, at the Plush Cafe in Downtown Fullerton Friday night.
As legend has it, it all began with Mrs. OʼLeary and a cow that kicked over an oil lamp and started what became the Great Chicago Fire. Around the anniversary of that fire, the Fire Marshals Association of North America decided that the day should be remembered with informing the public about fire prevention, according to a Web site sponsored by the National Fire Protection Association. And Fullerton will be a part of the educational festivities for
National Fire Prevention Week. On Oct. 15, the Fullerton Fire Department will host a pancake breakfast starting at 7 a.m., and afterwards there will be an open house from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The breakfast and admission to the open house costs just $3 per person, and all proceeds will go directly to the Fullerton Boys and Girls Club. Julie Kunze, a fire marshal for the Fullerton Fire Department, is expecting a large turnout. “At least 1,000 [people] will show up,” Kunze said. “A lot of children come along with their families.” There will be activities, such as interactive games, for the children, she said. “When they complete the task [in the game] we give them a sticker, fake tattoo or pencil topper
… things like that,” Kunze said. Emergency preparedness, such as planning household escaperoutes, will also be available for attendees, she said. Firefighters will also demonstrate how fire truck equipment works – such as how the hoses work and which are used during a fire. The fire truck ladder will be showed as well. Steve Long, hazardous materials specialist for the Fullerton Fire Department, will be there to operate Freddy the Fire Truck – a small, remote controlled fire truck equipped with sirens and flashing red lights – which sings about not touching matches and about dialing 911. There will also be a pollution prevention kit that demonstrates FIRE 3
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Pakistanis wait for aid after quake
Today: Candidate packets are due for students wanting to run to represent their academic college on the ASI Board of Directors. Applicants are to turn in packets at TSU Room 207 by 5 p.m. Positions are available in all colleges. For more information go to the ASI elections Web site at www.asi.fullerton.edu.
MUZAFFARABAD, Pakistan – Pakistanis huddled against the cold and some looted food stores Monday as international aid still had not reached remote areas of mountainous Kashmir. An earthquake flattened villages, cut off power and water, and killed tens of thousands of people Saturday. Officials predict the number of deaths, now estimated at between 20,000 and 30,000, will rise, and they fear that more could die from exposure or disease with winter just six weeks away. The United Nations has said 2.5 million people near the Pakistan-India border need shelter.
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Wednesday: Melt Away Stress Workshop will be held at the Student Health Center from 3 to 3:45 p.m. The goal is to help students achieve a greater sense of relaxation and well-being. For more information, call (714) 2783040.
BAGHDAD, Iraq – Iraq has issued arrest warrants against the defense minister and 27 other officials from the U.S.-backed government of former Prime Minister Iyad Allawi over the alleged disappearance or misappropriation of $1 billion in military procurement funds, officials said Monday. Those accused include four other ministers from Allawiʼs government, which was replaced by an elected Cabinet led by Shiite parties in April, said Ali al-Lami of Iraqʼs Integrity Commission. Many of the officials are believed to have left Iraq, including Hazem Shaalan, the former defense minister who moved to Jordan shortly after the new government was installed.
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Coach Kevin Rice instructs Jesus Romero and Matthew Gardner of the Bulldogs Pop Warner team during a drill in Garden Grove on Oct. 4 as teammates Andrew Saldana and Quinn Donohoe watch.
Reservists make up quarter of deaths WASHINGTON – The National Guard and Reserves are suffering a strikingly higher share of U.S. casualties in Iraq, their portion of total American military deaths nearly doubling since last year. Reservists have accounted for one-quarter of all U.S. deaths since the Iraq war began, but the proportion has grown over time. It was 10 percent for the five weeks it took to topple Baghdad in the spring of 2003, and 20 percent for 2004 as a whole.
Police struggle with upheaval
NEW ORLEANS – Their homes are gone, their families scattered, their reputations sliding by the day. Home for most New Orleans police officers is a cramped cruise ship, and work is 12- to 14-hour days in a wrecked city. When time off does come along, there is nowhere to go and no one to spend it with. Experts say the personal and professional upheaval is catching up with the New Orleans police force in the form of desertions, suicides, corruption and perhaps even the videotaped beating over the weekend of an allegedly drunken man on Bourbon Street.
Local SEALs aim to improve recruiting CORONADO – Navy SEALs prefer to remain in the shadows, but new recruiting demands are forcing them to launch an unusual marketing effort. Navy SEAL Mitchell Hall, who won a Bronze Star in 2001 in Afghanistan, hopes to use the upcoming Ironman Triathlon to spread word that the elite force needs qualified candidates – a mission that will put him in front of cameras heʼs spent years avoiding. The change in recruiting methods comes amid the Pentagonʼs increasing reliance on special operations and the call for a 15 percent increase in SEALs in the next several years. Reports compiled from The Associated Press
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Katina Napper talks about work as Faculty Affairs, Records head By DIANIKA ABBOTT Daily Titan Staff
Dianika Abbott: What is your job title? Katina Napper: Iʼm the director of Faculty Affairs and Records. DA: What does your office do? KN: Our office is the personnel office for all unit-three employees including faculty, counselors, librarians and coaches. Basically, we handle the appointment, hiring and evaluations processes. DA: How long have you been employed with Cal State Fullerton? KN: Iʼve been here in this office for four years. DA: Did you start off as the director or did you hold another position? KN: I started out as the assistant director, and I did that for 2 years, and then I got the directorship in February of 2002. DA: Did you endure a long hiring process or was the position handed to you? KN: There was a lot of hard work involved in getting the position. There was a national recruitment, so I didnʼt get it because I was already here, and there was also a campuswide interview process. DA: What is your educational background? KN: I have a bachelorʼs in public communications from the American University in Washington, D.C.
I have an MBA from Claremont Graduate University, and I also have masterʼs in information systems from Claremont Graduate University. DA: What made you choose to work at CSUF? KN: When I finished business school, I knew I wanted to work in human resources. I decided that I either wanted to work for in a nonprofit or educational sector because I didnʼt just want to go into corporate America and make money. I wanted to work for a company that made a difference. I chose education because I love working with students and I wanted to be in an environment that would allow me to volunteer to help students. DA: Is there an age difference between you and your colleagues? KN: Yes, there is a significant age difference. Most of the time when I walk into a room, people think Iʼm a student. DA: As one of the youngest directors on campus, would you say that youʼve faced obstacles because of the age difference? KN: I think itʼs harder for me to establish relationships with other directors. In the beginning it was a challenge because there is such a difference, but at the same time they have been very receptive. It hasnʼt really been hard, but it was a challenge. DA: What would you say is the most rewarding aspect of your job? KN: Probably the fact that I can see the effects of helping people in everything I do. A lot of times faculty donʼt come into my office for happy things, but the fact that Iʼm able to help them find solutions or at least get them on the right track of where they need to be is the most rewarding part of my job. DA: What is the hardest aspect of your job?
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KN: That I canʼt always provide solutions for everybody who walks through the door. Our work directly affects peopleʼs lives. When weʼre not able to provide solutions for others, it is really hard because it really hits close to home for people. DA: You spoke of wanting to help students. Are you involved in any organizations of campus? KN: I have been involved in the Multicultural Mentoring Program, which was through the AfricanAmerican Faculty and Staff Association, as well as the Asian Faculty and Staff Association and the Chicano Latino Faculty and Staff Association. I have also been involved in Sister Talk, but as of right now, Iʼm not involved in any of the organizations because I just had a baby. DA: Has balancing your career and family been difficult for you? KN: Yes, it has been a challenge because I want to give 120 percent in everything I do. I want to give my all at work and give my all at home, so I donʼt get much sleep. DA: Do you have any words of wisdom that you would want everyone to know? KN: The best thing I could tell anybody is to follow your dreams and do what you want to do because only you can determine what that is. Donʼt let anyone tell you no.
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how pollution in storm water from cities such as Fullerton can wind up polluting the ocean, Long said. People who come to the event will also be given a tour of the firehouse, said Tina Moreno, a clerical assistant for the Fire Department. The firefighters “will show the
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Kolawa is equally enthusiastic about the project. “Knowing how to produce error-free software is an extremely valuable skill. Once these students join the work force, they will be better prepared and possess good production habits that will please their managers and their customers,” Kolawa said. The other half of the donation will be spent on varying projects. Maryanne Horton, a director of development for the college, said that $2,000 of the money will be spent on a first-ever professorfor-a-day event to be held Oct. 25 and 26. During the event, 33 high-level leaders in the local computer and engineering industries will be at CSUF to speak in classes, Horton said. “They are CEOs and vice presidents, and directors of engineer-
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Once he showed symptoms of the disease, Yorbaʼs life has never been the same. “I used to be really healthy,” Yorba said. “The steroids and treatments I have undergone have affected the way Iʼm able to live.” Through his efforts bringing people information about the disease, Yorba has been able to meet people who have helped him realize he isnʼt so alone. Unfortunately, that same network of people also allows him to witness the tragic end for some who suffer from the disease. Jessica Amidon, 33, feels that meeting other people and families who know what she is dealing with can be some of the best therapy when struggling with the disease. “Any time you can meet people like you, it provides inspiration,” Amidon said. “Events like this provide a perfect opportunity to do that.”
kitchen, the dorm – where they sleep – and the day-room where they watch TV,” Moreno said. At the end of the demonstrations and tours, the firefighters will all slide down the firehouse pole for the audience as a grand finale, Moreno said. “Itʼs a great way to meet the public and have an outreach to the people,” said Stephanie Teisl, the departmentʼs secretary for training and operations. “Itʼs a great way to meet the community.” ing, coming from tech companies,” Horton said. He said more than half of them are alumni. Huizinga said the event will be beneficial, both in showcasing successful alumni as well as encouraging women to consider a career in engineering or computer science. “We donʼt have many female students as opposed to the rest of the campus, and we are making an extra effort to recruit them,” Huizinga said. “Having successful women in this field coming to the classroom and sharing their experiences, I think, is very important. From my perspective, these people are great role models for our students.” The last of the money will be used for the Engineering and Computer Sciences Affiliates Program, a group that sponsors many programs and establishes awards for this yearʼs graduating seniors of the online masterʼs degree program in computer science. Tammy Gonzalez, 42, whose daughter died at 2 years old because of histiocytosis, is a key organizer of the walk this weekend. “We just want to create awareness and help people deal with this rare disease,” Gonzalez said. “There is so little known about histiocytosis, but what we know today is still more than what we knew five years ago.” Gonzalez is passionate in her fight to create awareness and feels her participation in the event is a good way to honor her daughterʼs memory. “In spite of all the research done, there are still so many questions and no answers,” Gonzalez said. Despite the seriousness of the disease, Gonzales looks forward to the upbeat atmosphere at the upcoming event. “We plan for it to be [a] happy event with a carnival for the kids and raffle with prizes,” Gonzalez said. For more informaition, go to http://histio.org/association/events/ SoCalHistioWalk_2005.shtml.
TitanCard nets over $1 million for CSUF, provides discounts By CINDY TULLUES For the Daily Titan
In 2005, nearly 21,000 Titan Cards were issued to Cal State Fullerton students. However, hundreds of students are unaware of the benefits the card provides. What started in 1996 as a student identification card has become much more. According to the Information Technology 2005 annual report, the card generated an all-time high of $1,233,800 in Titan Tender deposits, a 30 percent increase from the year before. Much of this success has been attributed to new and evolving technology. The card “enabled a number of operations on campus to become cashless,” said Susan Lasswell, director of Information Technology Administration and
Communications. The purpose of the card “is to provide easy access to campus services and privileges,” Lasswell said. “The card serves as a huge security tool on campus as well as instant student status verification,” she said. Working with Diebold, a supplier of ATMs and self-service banking products; Orange County Teachers Federal Credit Union; and the Information Technology staff, the card has successfully eliminated the use of Social Security numbers and has contributed to the implementation of the Campus-Wide ID system. Titan tender allows students to deposit funds on their card and to use it as a point-of-sale card around campus. “You can pay for things at [Titan Shops] and convenience stores on campus,” said Drew Wiley, executive vice president of Associated Students Inc. With an unlimited deposit amount, the card even allows students to pay for tuition and
to purchase books and supplies. But cash withdrawals cannot be made. “Titan Tender is convenient, sufficient and secure,” Lasswell said. “It is the most robust carding system in the country.” Funds can be added at the TitanCard Office, Titan Online or at one of the deposit value terminals on campus. The card not only serves as student identification and an ATM card, but also as a discount card at select restaurants surrounding campus. According to the ASI Web site, students can receive a free basket of french fries at Islands and 20 percent off a Ben and Jerryʼs ice cream purchase. Students are also able to purchase tickets to local amusement parks, movie theaters, dinner theatres, seasonal events and shows at a discounted price at the Information and Services desk in the Titan Student Union. The card also permits free admission to on-campus sporting and recreational events.
Students who struggle with the time and costs related to commuting can ride a bus free through an Orange County Transportation Authority program, which is funded by CSUF parking ticket revenue. Itʼs available to all Fullerton students, faculty and staff with presentation of their card. In order to take advantage of this program, students need to have their cards encoded through CSUFʼs Parking and Transportation Services. Incoming freshmenʼs TitanCards will automatically be encoded. Students can obtain additional information about the program through Parking and Transportation Services online. Gladys Maldoon, TitanCard program manager, said officials hope to expand the uses of the card beyond campus limits. “We are exploring going off campus to use the money on the card,” Maldoon said. Students can find additional information on the ASI Web site, www.asi.fullerton.edu.
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Tran Huynh, left, a CSUF student, enjoys a joke with Saori Onishi, Miki Onishi and Junko Tagawa, exchange students from Osaka, Japan.
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According to two studies by the association, playing violent video games can increase a personʼs aggressive thoughts, feelings and behavior both in laboratory settings and in actual life. Assemblyman Leland Yee (DSan Francisco), the author of the bill and a child psychologist, said in
an MTV News interview that recent studies indicate that the effects of violent video games on minors make it necessary to enact laws restricting their sale to children. “Unlike movies, where you passively watch violence, in a video game, you are the active participant and making decisions on who to stab, maim, burn or kill. As a result, these games serve as learning tools that have dramatic impact on our children,” Yee said in a statement.
A manager at a local Fullerton video game store, who wanted to remain anonymous, doesnʼt think the bill matters because video games already have a rating system with the Entertainment Software Rating Board. The store already enforces a policy of not allowing the sale of mature rated video games to those under 17. “The rules are already in place, and we already follow them,” he said.
Dan Hewitt, spokesman for the Entertainment SoftwareAssociation, said the bill was unnecessary as well. “Eighty-three percent of gamers are of the age where they have to be accompanied by an adult or guardian with them to rent or buy any games,” Hewitt said. The Entertainment Software Association, which represents the game industry, plans to challenge the bill in court.
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Bayrami, 19, started riding her bike to school this semester. “I live at University Village and [riding a bike] is quicker than walking,” Bayrami said. Bayrami rides a Firmstrong bicycle she bought for $125 on eBay. She can now use the $100 her parents give her each month for other purposes, Bayrami said. Firmstrong bicycles range from $100 to $250. Third year business major Jason Oxina chose to ride a bike to school this semester. “I didnʼt want to pay for parking,” Oxina said. “I bought the first bike I saw at Wal-Mart.” There are 29 bicycle racks on campus, with more than 800 bicycle spaces. Cal State Fullerton also offers a reimbursement program for qualifying students who bike to school rather than drive.
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bought a Trek bicycle for $400 after her boyfriend totaled her car. She goes everywhere on her bicycle, she said. Whetham said the Trek 3700 is the storeʼs best-selling bicycle. This $300 road bicycle is good for recreational and commuter use, Whetham said. Whetham said more college students are buying hybrid bicycles. Hybrids are a cross between road and mountain bicycles and are suitable for on- and off-road use. These bicycles are more comfortable and versatile than mountain bikes, making them a good choice for cyclists who donʼt want to use their bicycle for commuting purposes only. Communications major Tiana
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doesnʼt buy success. Even with Randy Johnson coming out of the bullpen for 4 1-3 shutout innings, New York was eliminated by the Angels in the first round for the second time in four seasons, scoring 20 runs in the five games with four homers _ all solo shots. “It was a street fight,” Yankees manager Joe Torre said. “Iʼm more disappointed than last year. I felt deep down that we would get it done.” Just like last season, when the Yankees lost four straight against Boston after taking a 3-0 ALCS lead, Alex Rodriguez and Gary Sheffield were virtually invisible when New York needed their bats most. Rodriguez, New Yorkʼs $252 million man, hit into a double play after the Yankees got their leadoff runner on in the ninth. “I left my guts on the field, I left my heart out there,” Rodriguez said. “so Iʼm not going to hang my head. Iʼm just going to go out and learn from it.” With two on and two outs in the ninth as the Yankees mounted one more threat, Francisco Rodriguez retired Hideki Matsui on a sharp grounder to first. After winning four World Series in its first five seasons under Torre, the Yankees are without a title since 2000. “We donʼt play to just make it to the playoffs, weʼve been to the playoffs before,” New York captain Derek Jeter said. “We play to win, and we fell short again.” New York staved off elimination with a 3-2 victory Sunday night at Yankee Stadium, forcing one more game across the country in Anaheim. The teams traveled all night, both landing around 3:30 a.m. Santana, who started the season at Double-A, entered after Bartolo Colon departed in the second inning with a stiff right shoulder. Santana got the win by allowing three runs and five hits, leaving to a standing ovation with one out in the seventh after allowing a leadoff homer to Jeter. “It was tough. We didnʼt have a lot of options,” Angels manager Mike Scioscia said. “We had a lot of confidence in Erv. Ervin Santana is the story for us.” Garret Anderson homered and hit a sacrifice fly, and Francisco Rodriguez got four outs for his second postseason save and second this series. He allowed Jeterʼs third hit of the game starting the ninth and, after K-Rod got the double play on A-Rod, Jason Giambi singled to right and Sheffield reached on an infield hit. Matsui grounded to first baseman Darin Erstad, who made a diving stop and flipped the ball underhand to Francisco Rodriguez, who just beat Matsui to first for the final out. The Angels threw their arms into the air in celebration and formed a group hug near first base, fireworks going off behind them beyond the outfield and streamers coming from the upper bleachers. Los Angeles advanced to its first ALCS since winning the franchiseʼs first World Series title in 2002, and the Angels became the first team to eliminate the Yankees twice during Torreʼs 10-year tenure.
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Fanning the flames of Angels’ win
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ABOVE: Chango Mango of Garden Grove plays his guitar and sings for fans at Angel Stadium before the start of Monday’s game. The school teacher and Cal State Fullerton graduate entertains fans at the stadium regularly, but says he does it just for fun and is not an Angels’ employee. RIGHT: Angels fan Mike Weaver applies the finishing touches of red die to his hair before he and his girlfriend, Stephanie, enter Angel Stadium to find their field level seats for Game 5 of the Division Series against the New York Yankees.
Faces in a swarm of red
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A few brave pin-striped souls when forced to choose, Angels stood strong in the swarm of red fans stay true to their team. which engulfed Angel stadium On the other side of the coin is Monday afterDowney resident noon. Danny Morales, The overa Yankee fan We’ll fight about it whelming supwho said that he during the game, port for the Los had been getting but we’ll keep it Angeles Angels haggled since he in their final got to the stagoing after [the dium. bout against the game] too. “Youʼve got Yankees continues even after to be wearing Danny Morales their switch your support,” Yankees fan married to from Anaheim to he said with a an Angels fan L.A., which inilaugh. “I donʼt tially upset a lot care as long as of fans. they donʼt start saying anything Mike and Stephanie Weaver, when they get drunk.” fans from Whittier, still paid for Moralesʼs fiancé, Cindy, was field level seats despite their dis- wearing a red Angels shirt and hat, like of the switch. a definite contrast to his Derek “We hate it,” Stephanie said. Jeter jersey. “But theyʼre still the Angels.” “Weʼll fight about it during the Written in red on their vanʼs game,” Morales said, “but weʼll passenger window were the words, keep it going after [the game] “Yuck the Fankees,” proving that, too.”
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Shaun Hatfield of Anaheim (right) and his friend, Brian Cole, of Santa Ana, cheer on the Angels at National Sports Grill in Anaheim on Monday with over a hundred other screaming fans decked in red and white.
In tommorowʼs edition: The championship team from Fullerton you havenʼt heard about, and how the Titan Ice Hockey Club plans to repeat.
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tant coach Bob Ammann said after the UCI game. In 10 games this season, CSUF has scored in only three games.; wo in a tie to San Jose State, three in a win against Air Force, and two more in a win against University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Opponents have outscored the Titans 26 goals to seven this season. The focus may be on offense, but the Titans have started to struggle on defense as well. Senior goalkeeper Matt Cowan started his first game of the season against UCI after coming off a foot injury. Cowan allowed four goals, three of which were rebounds, and was credited with eight saves in the loss. The Titans have eight conference games left to play on the season and are currently ranked fourth in the Big West behind UC Santa Barbara, UC Irvine, and CSUN. The Matadors, ranked No. 22 in the College Soccer News national rankings, are not taking the struggling Titans lightly. “[Fullerton is] a very good team, theyʼre a very athletic team,” Matadors Head Coach Terry Davila said. “Theyʼre good
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Senior forward Jose Barragan keeps the ball away from UC Santa Barbara senior defender, Pat Scott in a game at Titan Stadium earlier this season. kids. They havenʼt gotten the results that they deserve.” Titanʼs junior midfielder Arron Craggs and senior forward Jose
Barragan may expect extra attention from CSUN. Davila noted that those two players especially stood out to his team.
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Series win has roots in system
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Halo win, goodbye Yanks
Point Made I waited hours at Angel Stadium to go to Game 5 of the American L e a g u e D i v i s i o n Series, hanging out where the Laurens Ong Angelsʼ players Daily Titan parked as they Asst. Sports Editor arrived at the stadium. Rookie Ervin Santana drove into the parking lot. A young man wearing Santanaʼs signed jersey wondered why he had a serious look on his face as he reported for work, noting his usually happy go lucky nature. I assumed that it was probably because Game 5 was a deciding game, where even a young pitcher like Santana might be used in the game. I didnʼt seriously consider that possibility though, thinking that the Angels had ace Bartolo Colon on the mound. Little did I know, that it was Santana and not Colon who would enable the Angels to move past the New York Yankees and advance onto the American League Championship Series. Santana was just the latest of young Angelsʼ pitchers to shine in the spotlight in postseason play. He relieved Colon, who had pulled up lame, in the middle of a 3-2 count on Yankees second baseman Robinson Cano in the top of the second inning. While Santana didnʼt escape the night unscathed, he was able to settle down and pitch well enough in the last five innings. More importantly, he allowed the Angelsʼ bats the opportunity to come alive in their 5-3 win. Left fielder Garret Anderson, who woke up from his hitting slump in New York, had a home run in the bottom of the second inning to get the Angels on the board after trailing 2-0. Second baseman Adam Kennedy chipped in with two RBIs. Despite the signings of key free agents, it is the ability of the Angelsʼ fertile farm system to develop young pitchers that has allowed the Angels to win in recent years. Guys like Francisco Rodriguez and John Lackey have made their mark in postseason play. With the Yankees out of the way, the Angels look to battle a Chicago White Sox team that plays a gritty style resembling the Angelsʼ own style. Ironically, relief pitcher Bobby Jenks, the White Soxʼ closer was developed in the Angelsʼ farm system as well. That only speaks volumes about the Angelsʼ ability to develop pitching in their system. Laurens Ongʼs column appears weekly. Contact him at Long@dailytitan.com
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Ana Lopez of Bellflower springs from her seat inside National Sports Grill in Anaheim in reaction to Garret Anderson’s second-inning home against the New York Yankees.
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Moments after Bartolo Colon doubled over in pain, Ervin Santana calmly jogged to the mound with the same poise heʼs shown so many times during his rookie season.
The Los Angeles Angels were down and their ace was out, and the 22-year-old rookie entered the game with a defiant look in his eye and the season on the line. Santana pitched 5 1-3 gutsy innings in his postseason debut, Adam Kennedy
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ability. “We need to concentrate on scoring,” Titans Head Coach Al Mistri said after the teamʼs 4-0 loss to UC Irvine. Mistri also said after the game By HENRY TRUC that he and his coaching staff are Daily Titan Asst. News Editor going to start giving more playing time to players who have normally The Cal State Fullerton menʼs been on the bench this season. After 10 games soccer team into the season, it heads on the road [Fullerton is] a isnʼt a good sign in disarray today that the team is as they prepare good team .... still looking for to play against They’re good kids. their core players. conferenceThey haven’t gotThe team is opponent Cal ten the results looking to find State Northridge that they deserve. itself and hopeat 2:30 p.m. fully salvage their After allowTerry Davila season, especially ing eight goals Matador’s Coach on offense. and scoring none “In every game in their last two weʼve scored in games, which were both conference matches, weʼre undefeated,” Titans assisthe Titans have their head coach SOCCER 4 questioning the teamʼs heart and
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hit a go-ahead triple that sent Yankees outfielders crashing to the ground, and Los Angeles beat New York 5-3 Monday night in the decisive Game 5 of their AL playoff series. “I donʼt have to be nervous,” Santana said. “Itʼs a baseball game.”
Less than 24 hours after arriving in California, the Angels got ready to leave for the start of the ALCS against the White Sox in Chicago on Tuesday night. George Steinbrennerʼs $203 million Yankees once again learned that money ANGELS
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