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Artists work in altered states of mind MOCA exhibit gives space to art inspired by ʻotherʼ realities By JENNY STAR LOR Daily Titan Staff
Navigating through a bleak 98 1/2-foot-long hallway, visitors at the Geffen Contemporary at the
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Museum of Contemporary Art are immersed in darkness. They emerge into a different world dominated by 10-foot-high glowing mushrooms that bloom throughout the room. “Upside-Down Mushroom Room” by Carsten Holler is just one of many examples of the work of 30 international artists who explore their experiences of transcending reality into ecstasy.
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“This exhibit is about altered states of perceptions and how artists have interpreted altered states through their works,” said MOCA public relations manager Heidi Simonian. “Ecstasy: In and About Altered States” opened in October and runs through February 20 at a former police car garage in Los Angeles. The exhibit includes an array of
artwork, including paintings, photography, sculptures, installations, videos and more. Giving viewers a look at two areas of being in and about altered states, according to exhibit literature, the first area represents or includes actual pharmaceutical and organic drugs or works representing altered states that the artists themselves have undergone. For example, in “Psilocybe
Cubensis Field,” artist Roxy Paine replicates tiny clusters of 2,200 “magic” mushrooms that seem to sprout from the floors. Artist Tom Friedman in “Untitled” uses Play-Doh to resemble all sorts of pills in different forms and sizes scattered about in one section of his exhibit and on the gallery floor. ECSTASY 3
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Today, he can post on the Missed Connections section of Craigslist and describe the situation, including clothing they were each wearing, the time, the place, and whatever other information he chooses By CHRISTINA SCHROETER to include. Craigslist supplies the Daily Titan Staff man with a temporary Craigslist e-mail address, protecting him Itʼs where men admit theyʼre from receiving spam. With luck, gay, where women rant about bad the man reads Craigslistʼs Missed sex, where college students find Connections and will respond to roommates and where people sell his post. “I think itʼs a good idea,” busiused cars. Itʼs the ultimate classifieds Web site: Craigslist.org. ness major Daniele Taska said. Like any newspaperʼs classi- “With all the virtual communities fieds section, people can buy, sell out there, something like this is the and post almost anything; even norm. If you donʼt want that person to find you, romantic ads for you donʼt have to one night stands respond.” (if you can call With all the virtual Craigslist is that romance) and communities also often used to “missed connecout there, tions,” but itʼs all find people from something like free, and organized the past. Thirtythis is the norm. by locale. four-year-old The Missed Pamela J., who Connections feawould not give Daniele Taska CSUF student ture of the site her last name, of has been growing Redondo Beach in popularity, and has been trymore and more Orange County ing to contact an ex-boyfriend for residents take advantage of the six months. The Redondo Beach resident finally e-mailed his work. degrees of separation. For example, a man at the They responded saying he had died Starbucks at Chapman Avenue and of heart failure. “I was devastated, and I didnʼt State College Boulevard locked feel comfortable asking for any eyes with another man. The ad read, “You got your Venti more details,” Pamela said. “I was Chai and walked past me. The beginning to feel like I just had to few seconds of eye contact and deal with the fact that he was gone, your handsome Latino face left and never know exactly what hapme breathless. I hope you are into pened, until this past weekend.” men.” While browsing through Obviously neither man spoke to Craigslistʼs collection of classified the other. ads, Pamela thought about postBefore Craigslist, this man CONNECTIONS 6 would have lost his chance.
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Upcoming holiday celebrations, charity events aid community By LINDSAY FERNANDEZ For the Daily Titan
The Vietnamese Student Association and the Vietnamese Catholic Student Association will
host holiday celebrations for the benefit of the less privileged in surrounding communities. The VSA and VCSA host three charitable events a semester: a Thanksgiving celebration, a bone marrow drive, and the second annual Spirit of Christmas Celebration. The bone marrow drive will take place at the Titan Walk, Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Bone marrow specialist and community patron Chu Tat Tien, who has always shared an interest in the activities of both associations, brought this event to the attention of the VSA and VCSA. The drive has proved successful in the past, and is gradually becoming a tradition on campus. “The drive was a success last year, and with the help and support of the VSA the event con-
tinues to promote holiday spirit, and the notion of friends helping friends,” Tamara Tran, President of the VCMA, said. The Spirit of Christmas Celebration will take place in the Titan Student Union Pavilion C on Nov. 30 from 6 to 10 p.m. The celebration will include holiday skits, singing, dancing, and food. International Education and Exchange coordinator of the
Intercultural Center, Son-Kim Vo, has been serving as the advisor to both associations since 1998. Along with her love for helping the less privileged, she is devoted to teaching her members about the importance of culture, dignity and respect. “The [less privileged] need more than just food, they need a CHARITY 3
Run, walk for furry hurricane victims Animal Trax, in 3rd year at CSUF, raises funds to help pets
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George balances on his owner’s sneakers at this year’s Animal Trax runwalk. The event, held at CSUF on Nov. 19, helped raise money for animals lost or abandoned because of hurricanes Katrina and Rita.
Cal State Fullerton students joined competitors from around the country, pet-lovers and locals to run, walk and socialize for a good cause. Wade Floyd traveled from Ada, Okla., to run in the third annual Animal Trax at Cal State Fullerton on Nov. 19 on campus. The East Central University student also won first place in the 10-mile run.
“I am a first-year participant, and I am glad I took part,” Floyd said. Students in the Public Relations Management class at CSUF organize and manage the event, which raises money for student scholarships and animal-rescue groups. Amy Hughes, a Fullerton resident in her second year at the event, participated in the 5-mile race. “Itʼs a fun thing to do with my dog and it is for a good cause,” Hughes said. All proceeds of the event will be donated to help animals that were victims of hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Al Valdez, 41, has been participating in the race for the past 3 years. He won the first place his
first year. “I had a blast,” Valdez said, breathing heavily and wiping sweat from his forehead. “Animal people are more fun.” Valdez said he is looking forward to participate in future races. He said he fell in love with two dogs but was unable to take them home. In addition to bringing their pets, some runners, such as Martin Stein, made it a family affair. “We both had a great time,” Stein said. “Cooper, my son, fell a sleep during the race.” Syed Shahbaz, a CSUF student, said he participates because it is for a good cause. “We did have a better turn out this year compared to last year,” Shahbaz said.
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Today thru Dec. 8: Volunteers are needed for the Orangewood Childrenʼs Home Holiday Party. The party will be Dec. 8, from 5:45 to 8 p.m. For information, call the Volunteer and Service Center at (714) 278-7623.
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Today thru Dec. 10: Cal State Fullerton Grand Central Theatre presents “Two Original One Acts.” Tickets are $10. For general admission and $5 for advance Titan Discount. For information (714) 278-3371.
10 die in 5.9 earthquake in Iran TEHRAN, Iran – An earthquake with a magnitude of at least 5.9 shook a sparsely populated area of southern Iran on Sunday, flattening seven villages, killing 10 people and injuring 70, officials and state-run television said. The temblor was felt as far away as Oman and the United Arab Emirates. Heidar Alishvandi, the governor of Qeshm, was quoted by state television as saying rescue teams were deployed to the affected area, and people in the wrecked villages moved quickly to safely.
Today thru Dec. 15: Titans can donate toys to children as the Camp Titan Toy Drive starts. For more information, call (714) 278-2468.
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Tuesday: ASI is hosting Bowling Mania. Students can win prizes by knocking down different colored pins. For more information, call (714) 278-2144.
BAGHDAD, Iraq – Iraqi police arrested eight Sunni Arabs for allegedly plotting to kill the judge who prepared the indictment of Saddam Hussein, authorities said Sunday, the day before the ousted leaderʼs trial for crimes against humanity resumes. Former U.S. Attorney General Ramsey Clark arrived in Baghdad to help the defense but might not be allowed in court Monday when the first of up to 35 prosecution witnesses take the stand.
Saturday: Join ASI for Bowling Family Night. Children under 6 bowl free with a paying adult, and children from 7 to 17 bowl free every other game with a paying adult. For more information, call (714) 278-2144.
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Dec. 1: The Peer Health Education and the Student Health and Counseling Center is hosting World AIDS Day 2005 Chalk Art Contest. The contest goes from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Titan Walkway. For more information, call (714) 278-2833.
WASHINGTON – A second Time magazine reporter has agreed to cooperate in the CIA leak case and will testify about her discussions with Karl Roveʼs attorney, a sign that prosecutors are still exploring charges against the White House aide. Viveca Novak, a reporter in Timeʼs Washington bureau, is cooperating with Special Counsel Patrick Fitzgerald, who is investigating the leak of CIA operative Valerie Plameʼs identity in 2003, the magazine reported in its Dec. 5 issue.
Shoppers crowd stores, spend modestly NEW YORK – The 2005 holiday shopping season got off to only a modest start over the Thanksgiving weekend, as consumers responded initially to aggressive discounting and then retreated. “There was a lot of hype, a lot of promotions and lot of people, but the results were on the lukewarm side,” said Michael P. Niemira, chief economist at the International Council of Shopping Centers, estimating that the weekendʼs sales results were down from a year ago. He said heavy markdowns forced retailers to sell more goods in order to meet sales targets.
Local Greyhound bus flips, killing two SANTA MARIA – A Greyhound bus went off a highway Sunday and overturned, killing two people and injuring more than 36 others, authorities said. The bus was headed from Los Angeles to San Francisco when it rolled onto its side shortly after 7 a.m. and slid at least 100 yards before hitting a tree just off Highway 101 in Santa Maria, authorities said. Reports compiled from The Associated Press
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Nate Zablan, a senior majoring in art history, gets down in front of the gym during the Titan Groove event held the Nov. 17. The event was sponsored by ASI and the Titan Tusk Force.
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Nov. 22, 6:03 a.m. The driverʼs-side window of a vehicle was broken at the parking structure on North State College Boulevard. An officer took a report.
Nov. 20, 1:03 p.m. An officer issued a ticket during a traffic stop at North State College Boulevard and Gymnasium Drive.
Nov. 22, 11:14 a.m. A white Honda Civicʼs window was smashed in the parking structure on North State College Boulevard. An officer took a report.
Nov. 20, 11:01 p.m. An officer made an arrest at Dorothy Lane. A driver had a paper license plate.
Nov. 23, 3:34 p.m. Property vandalism occurred at McCarthy Hall on North State College Boulevard. The reporting person said the menʼs restroom on the first floor had racial remarks. An officer took a report.
Nov. 21, 9:14 p.m. A theft occurred at McCarthy Hall. The reporting person saw four men tampering with an electric cart. An officer took a report.
Nov. 24, 2:38 p.m. A woman in her 20s wearing a
hooded sweater was sitting inside a two-door car near the racquetball courts on Gymnasium Drive, said the reporting person. When an officer arrived at the scene, the person and the car were no longer there.
Dec. 1 thru Dec. 2: “Love Without Borders” an International Film Festival will be held in the Humanities and Social Sciences Building, Room 123. For more information, call (714) 278-2577. Dec. 2 thru Dec. 11: The Cal State Fullerton Department of Theatre and Dance presents “Bus Stop” by William Inge. Tickets are $9, $8 with advance Titan Discount. For more information, call (714) 278-2434.
Nov. 26, 10:03 p.m. A suspicious person was reported at Lot G on North State College Boulevard. The reporting person said the suspicious person may have been consuming alcohol inside the car. The officer was unable to locate the person; a report was taken.
Dec. 4: Join the Fullerton Fire Department at the Fullerton Transportation Center for the Metrolink Holiday Toy Express train to promote the 13th annual Spark of Love Toy Drive. For more information, call (714) 7386500.
Nov. 26, 10:07 p.m. A stabbing occurred at the Mobil gas station on Associated Road and Yorba Linda Boulevard. Officers responded.
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The second area of perceptional experimentation takes the viewers into an altered state of mind. “The audience is very much a part of the experience of the show,” Simonian said. “They are taken into the experience of the artists.” “Upside Down Mushroom Room” is an example of audience involvement with reality. The room is filled with red and white fungi spinning at different paces. Viewers come face-toface with mushrooms that seem to have sprouted from above. To engage viewers in different states of mind alteration, many artists use interactive installations or build a themed environment to capture audienceʼs perception of the exhibit. In “Donut,” artist Ann Veronica Janssen creates a projection installation. Viewers enter a pitch-black room. The only source of light comes in intervals as flashing colors in enormous blue and green circles reminiscent of Alfred Hitchcockʼs “Vertigo.” The installation delivers a hypnotic loss of control and absence of a fixed object where the viewerʼs ability to tear their eyes away from the circles is put to the test. “I saw some crazy things,” said one viewer David Hoa. “The TV one with the buildings turning into worms was strange, but I liked it.” Hoa was talking about Chiho Aoshimaʼs “City Glow,” a sevenminute animation spread across five plasma screens mounted to the wall. “City Glow” depicts futuristic skyscrapers that transform into worm-like creatures with human faces crawling in lush green sceneries. The exhibit is organized by MOCA Chief Curator Paul
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Visitors to the Museum of Contemporary Art can experience the “Upside Down Mushroom Room,” one artist’s work in an exhibit that explores altered states of mind. Schimmel and MOCA Project Coordinator Gloria Sutton. Through imagination and creativity, “Ecstasy” pulls a mixture of emotions for viewers including awe and surprise, humor and delight, even confusion and sublime contemplation. Occupying the entire building of the museum, “Ecstasy” uses 45,000 square feet of gallery space. The last time an exhibit filled the entire museum was in 1998. “The attendance has been incredible,” Simonian said. Randy Ito, 23, said he enjoyed the exhibit. “I thought it was interesting to see how the artists portrayed being on different kind of drugs,” Ito said. “My favorite was the light show with all the mist.”
“Lʼexpedition scintillante, Acte 2 (Light box)” features a threestructured installation by Pierre Huyghe that make up Huygheʼs “Lʼexpedition scintillante: a musical.” The second section of the threepart series, “Acte 2,” is a light show combined with pastel colors and fog. Pre-programmed to intertwine the elements in arranged patterns, the effect of the light on the fog gives audiences an experience similar to losing oneself at a concert, according to a booklet from the museum. Amidst all the praise “Ecstasy” is receiving, some viewers question the appropriateness of this exhibit. “I really liked it,” said 20-yearold Annita Tran. “But I donʼt
know about having artists getting high for the purpose of art. It seems like this exhibit would be kind of controversial.” Simonian, however, said the exhibit is not in any way contentious. “The intent is not be controversial,” Simonian said. “This exhibit is the artistsʼ perceptions.” Simonian receives a lot of responses from viewers who say “Ecstasy” is a fun show. “They say itʼs an opportunity to experience contemporary art in a new way,” she said. MOCA is at 152 N. Central Ave. in downtown Los Angeles. Admission for students with school identification is $5. Admission is free every Thursday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
celebration is the event both organizations anticipate the most. It was held at the St. Anselon Center in Garden Grove on Friday. Students spent the day creating a loving, family atmosphere with the less privileged, accompanied by entertainment, singing
and dancing. The Thanksgiving celebration was made possible by the Union Vietnamese Catholic Student Association, which drew student participation from schools such as Orange Coast College, Cal State Long Beach and UCLA.
“The Thanksgiving celebration is my favorite,” VCSA Treasurer Evie Pham said. “Itʼs not just a party; it is a celebration the entire Cal State Fullerton community can participate in. It brings out and maintains the holiday spirit in everyone.”
working advantages that other students may not have. “Iʼve never even heard of Golden Key before, but anything that can provide opportunities and resources that werenʼt previously By DANICA HART available is a great thing,” said Daily Titan Staff senior Tolga Ince, a business marketing major. Many students who are eligible Cal State Fullertonʼs chapter of the Golden Key International for Golden Key membership will Honour Society offers students the receive an invitation to join. Other chance to interact with CSUF fac- students who are interested but ulty and provide services to the didnʼt receive an invitation are Fullerton community as well. still welcome to pursue a memberGolden Key was founded at ship by filling out an application, Georgia State University in 1977 found in the University Honors and has since found its way to 300 and Scholars Center in the Pollack Library, Room PLN-120. campuses all over the world. Avila has been president of According to the Golden Key Golden Key Web site, its purpose is to provide since the spring recognition, pressemester of 2005. ... this merger tige, scholarship, Since being part means more fellowship and serof the Golden opportunities vice. Key team, Avila for ... members To become a said he has member of Golden learned a lot. to develop their Key, students “Planning and career paths. must be of junior project develGio Avila opment was a or senior standing Golden Key president major problem and have a cumulative grade-point of mine before I average of 3.25 or be in the top 15 took on my leadership role; howpercent at CSUF. Students may be ever, I have developed these traits and have headed up several of part-time or full-time. Aside from being members of our community service projects the Golden Key Society, students and have even … [worked] with the Volunteer and Service Center may also hold official positions. Maria Enciso is the honors to gather a team for AIDS Walk council representative; Jose Lopez Los Angeles. Our team raised over is the treasurer and the webmaster; $2,500 this year, and to my knowlJoseph Gazmen is the vice presi- edge, one of the highest totals dent, Linda Ho is the secretary; CSUF has obtained in a long time,” and Gio Avila is the president of Avila said. the club. The advisors are Carmen Golden Key provides the motivation and the drive for excellence Curiel and Howard Wang. Since there are so many Golden that can help a student get through Key chapters all over the world, GOLDEN 6 Fullerton members have the net-
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ing an ad on Missed Connections in hopes of finding someone who knew and could provide details of the her ex-boyfriendʼs death. “So I posted an ad and waited,” Pamela said. The ad read, “I found out recently that … [Buddy C.] died a year ago Sept. 1. Does anyone know how? Why? Where was he? What happened? We were very close at one point in our lives and I always thought Iʼd see him again. I just want to know what happened? Do you know anything? RIP Buddy.” The next day, Pamela received a response from a girl whose friend forwarded her the ad. She said Buddy C. had two heart attacks, the fatal one just a month after the first. “She also said she hadnʼt dealt with his death and that by talking to me, maybe she would start to heal,” Pamela said. “I asked more detailed questions, but I havenʼt heard back from her … Iʼm think-
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college and reach to the best of their potential, he said. Golden Key offers scholarships to its members and has provided over $900,000 in scholarship money since its founding. Golden Key officer, Linda Ho, has been the secretary for the last two years and has felt the benefits of being involved. “I fell into the commuter-student mentality and sped out of the parking lot as soon as classes ended,” Ho said. “I frequently failed to take opportunities that would enrich my experience as a student and as a person, and I have to say that I greatly regret it. I finally realized that time was flying by and the
ing maybe she is in too much pain to deal with it, but Iʼm one step closer to knowing more.” Pamela received another response from a girl who knew Buddy C. in the mid-1990s, but wasnʼt aware of his death. She was going to speak with her friends to see if they knew anything about it. “So posting on Craigslist Missed Connections was a small success,” Pamela said. “I feel like I got more than I expected, given that I wasnʼt expecting anything. I think now that Iʼve tried it, itʼs a great way to try and find someone. You never know who is reading it.” Jodie Kennedy, 35, of Dana Point posted an ad asking someone to accompany her and a friend at Claim Jumper at South Coast Plaza. “I was inspired to post because I love reading missed connections,” Kennedy said. “I think itʼs sweet when someone is too shy to approach that person at Starbucks, so they post it and hope that the person saw them and felt the same way. Anyway, since no one ever posts one for us, I thought Iʼd post
one and tell people where weʼd be.” Kennedy received responses “from a guy offering to pay me and my friend to go to his place—yuck— and another from a guy asking how lunch went.” Kennedy has also experienced success with Craigslistʼs Men Seeking Women section, and dated a ʻman seekingʼ for three months. “No one likes the feeling of wondering if you just walked away from someone who could change your future,” Taska said. “But hopefully they are not stalking me.” Craigslist also offers Casual Encounters, Rants and Raves, Strictly Platonic and other, more standard, personal ads. The personals section is fourth most popular feature on Craigslist. More than 10 million people use Craigslist each month, posting more than 6 million classified ads and more than 1 million forum postings. Log on to orangecounty.craigslist.org/mis to view or post on Craigslistʼs Missed Connections in Orange County.
end of my college days was fast approaching,” she said. “Golden Key provided the opportunity to commit to an organization where I respected and shared its values. And so, as a result in participating in Golden Key, I have been fortunate enough to meet a lot of smart, dedicated, genuinely kind and incredibly funny people, and I have been able to gain memorable experiences that I would not have had if I had not joined.” Positive reinforcement is often the key to more motivation and effort. Within the confines of Golden Key, students are praised for their academic achievements and scholarly efforts. Members of Golden Key are assisted with career development and also are alerted to volunteer opportunities that may be in their
career field. Golden Key provides students with contacts in all kinds of fields all around the globe. There are 450,000 lifetime members and 5,000 honorary members. Besides the networking Golden Key provides its members, it has also recently merged with the International Scholar Laureate Program. “Simply, this merger means more opportunities for Golden Key members to develop their career paths,” Avila said. “Whether you are interested in medicine, engineering, diplomacy or technology, Golden Key members are now automatically nominated to attend the programs offered by them, in which others would have to go through a much larger process to be nominated.”
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made two 3-pointers and scored eight points in the last 28 1/2 seconds to lead the Lakersʼ comeback. Nenad Krstic had 20 points and a season-high 13 rebounds before fouling out with 1:14 to play in the fourth quarter for the Nets (6-7), who snapped a three-game losing streak and handed the Lakers their sixth loss in eight games. Richard Jefferson had 10 points and 10 rebounds before fouling out with 5:57 to play in the fourth period, and Vince Carter also scored 10 for the Nets. The Lakers moved within two points early in the second half, but the Nets responded by going on a 22-6 run for a 59-41 lead. Thanks mainly to Bryant, who had 19 of his teamʼs 28 third-quarter points, Los Angeles cut New Jerseyʼs lead to 65-56 entering the final period. The Nets led 36-28 after a forgettable first half in which each team committed 10 turnovers and the Lakers shot 26.3 percent. The Lakers played without injured forwards Kwame Brown, Devean George and Slava Medvedenko. Lakers Head Coach Phil Jackson said he hopes Brown (strained right hamstring) and George (sore left foot) are able to play Friday night, when the Lakers entertain Minnesota, or Sunday night, when they host Charlotte. Lakers forward Luke Walton played for the first time this season, and had eight points, seven rebounds and five assists in 36 minutes. Walton hadnʼt played because of injuries to his left hamstring and right hip.
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A Titan season for the record books In-Depth, Drawn Out - No. 15 national ranking going into the NCAA tournament is an alltime best for the Titans. - Sweet 16 appearance is the first
for the team, marking the closest the team has come to a national championship.
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19-4 overall record is the best Fullerton has had in any season to date.
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11 game winning-streak is the longest in the programʼs history.
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- National recognition for midfielder Lauryn Welch and defender Marlene Sandoval. - Seven players named to Big West
Conference First Team in 2005
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Fullerton goalkeeper Karen Bardsley prepares to block Leah Gallagos’ shot on goal during the Titan’s 3-1 win over visiting USC in the second round of the NCAA playoffs. The Titans then traveled to Charlottesville, Virginia for their first Sweet 16 appearance ever, where they fell, 3-1, to the Univeristy of Virginia.
- Coach of the Year award is shared by CSUF fifth-year head coach Ali Khosroshahin.
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BASKETBALL – Jamaal Brown scored a game-high 27 points and Bobby Brown erupted late to tally 22 Wednesday night to lead Cal State Fullerton to a 76-66 non-conference menʼs basketball victory over Pepperdine. The Titans, who defeated Hope International, 97-52, at home to win their first seasonopener in nine years, are 2-0 for the first time since 1992-93 while the Waves fall to 0-2. Jamaal Brown and Jerard Moret led Fullerton with nine rebounds each, while Chris Oakes had 11 for the Waves. Junior Justin Burns added a career-high 15 points and seven rebounds for Fullerton. Neither team led by more than four points and there were six ties until Bobby Brown took over the game with about five minutes to play and the Titans trailing, 60-57. He single-handedly outscored the Waves 10-0 to give Fullerton a 67-60 lead with 3:10 to play. Pepperdine (0-2) got as close as 67-62 but the Titans made all seven of their free throws down the stretch after making only nine of their first 16. Fullerton goes on the road for the month of December, beginning with a road trip to South Dakota State and Kansas State.
by Indiana Los Angeles loses two consecutive games for first time this season The Associated Press
Fullertonʼs Sweet 16 comes to a bitter end W. SOCCER – The best season in the history of the Cal State Fullerton womenʼs soccer program came to an end on Sunday afternoon as No. 7 Virginia defeated the No. 15 Titans, 21, in an NCAA Third Round contest in front of 943 fans in Charlottesville, Virginia. Fullerton ended its season with a 19-4 overall record. A penalty kick goal in the 76th minute by Shannon Foley gave Virginia a 2-0 advantage after Foley was dragged down by the Titansʼ Erica Janke on the right side of the penalty area. The goal negated a score three minutes later by Fullerton senior Kandace Wilson, who took a long pass from fellow senior Kellie Cox and rocketed a shot from 15 yards out to the left post for her eighth goal of the year. The Titans, who outshot Virginia in the second half, 8-5, had a couple of good opportunities in the closing minutes, including a bouncing shot by senior Erin Shelton that was smothered by Virginia goalkeeper Christina de Vries, but they couldnʼt get the tying score. Virginia (18-5-1) dominated the run of play in the first half, holding the Titans without a shot until 13 minutes remaining in the period Titansʼ junior goalkeeper Karen Bardsley made seven saves on the afternoon while Wilson led all players with five shots on the day.
Big West honors the play of Vella, Moore VOLLEYBALL – Sophomore Vanessa Vella earned first-team All Big West Conference honors while teammate Brittany Moore made the Big West AllFreshman team as announced by the Irvine-based conference office last Tuesday. Vella is just the third Titan to ever receive a first-team nod. Last season, as a freshman, she set the school record for digs at 479 only to shatter it with 581 this season. Vella has been in the top 25 in the nation in digs per game, wrapping up 2005 with 5.33 scoops per game. In just her second season with Fullerton, Vella has already surpassed the 1,000-dig mark. Moore is the tenth Titan to join the all-freshman team since the inaugural team was announced in 1986. Mooreʼs .310 hitting percentage led the team, and kept her in the conference top ten most of the season. She also led the Titans with 104 blocks. Information provided courtesy CSUF Media Relations from www.Fullertontitans.com.
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Matt Turner, a member of the Cal State Fullerton track and field team, takes a break from a pick-up basketball game with friends in the Titan gym last week to practice his gravity-defying slam dunks.
Lakers fall to New Jersey in OT Bryantʼs 46 points not good enough as Nets defeat LA, 102-96. The Associated Press
Jason Kidd scored six of his season-high 35 points in overtime, and also had eight rebounds and 12 assists Sunday night, leading the New Jersey Nets to a 102-96 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers. The Nets won despite Kobe Bryantʼs 46 points _ an NBA single-game high this season. Bryant scored all but seven of his points after halftime, but only one in the
overtime period. Bryant shot 14-of-36 and 14-of16 from the foul line. A basket by seldom-used Jacque Vaughn with 3:39 remaining in the overtime gave the Nets a 95-93 lead, and they were on top the rest of the way. New Jersey never trailed in the game in snapping a three-game losing streak. Brian Cookʼs 10-footer as time expired sent the game into overtime. Cook rebounded a miss by Lamar Odom, and was mobbed by his teammates after making the tying shot. But the Lakers were outscored 11-5 in the overtime period. Cook added 14 points and was
the only Los Angeles player outside of Bryant to score in double figures. Odom shot 1-for-11 and had eight points and 10 rebounds. Kidd, who scored 14 points in the fourth quarter, made 1-of-2 free throws with 12 seconds left to give the Nets a two-point lead. Bryant drove the lane before passing to a wide-open Odom, who missed a 3-pointer. But Cook was at the right place for just his fourth rebound of the game. Kidd scored five straight points to give the Nets an 87-79 lead with 1:57 left in the fourth quarter. Bryant LAKERS 8
Ron Artest scored 22 points, Jermaine OʼNeal had 16 points and 13 rebounds, and the Indiana Pacers beat the Los Angeles Clippers 9792 on Sunday. Elton Brand had 22 points and nine rebounds for the Clippers, who have lost consecutive games for the first time this season after a franchise-best 9-2 start and were beaten at home for the first time. Chris Kaman finished with 18 points and 12 rebounds for Los Angeles. Artest, who missed Fridayʼs 8785 loss to Atlanta with a bruised right wrist he injured on a hard foul by Clevelandʼs LeBron James on Thursday, shot 8-for-19 from the field. Stephen Jackson scored 15 points on 6-for-15 shooting after going 4-for-15 against the Hawks. Austin Croshere and Artest hit 3-pointers 34 seconds apart in the fourth quarter and Croshere added another three with 7:07 left to extend Indianaʼs lead to 88-78, the first double-digit margin for either team. Croshere finished with seven points. The Clippers went on a 10-2 run capped by Cuttino Mobleyʼs 11-foot jumper and narrowed the gap to 92-90 with 1:07 to play. But Jamaal Tinsley hit two free throws at the other end, and Croshere grabbed an offensive rebound of Tinsleyʼs missed jumper on the Pacersʼ next possession. He was fouled and converted both free throws for a 96-92 lead with 4.2 seconds to go. Brand, Kaman, Corey Maggette and Sam Cassell all scored in double figures during the first half, combining for 44 points to help the Clippers take a 54-47 lead at intermission. The Clippers won both games against the Pacers last season, but both should have asterisks attached. In Game 1, the Clippers recorded the most one-sided road win in franchise history and handed the Pacers their most lopsided home loss ever, 102-68, while Artest completed a two-game benching from coach Rick Carlisle for requesting time off because of a busy schedule that included promoting a soon-to-be released rap album. In Game 2, the Pacers were only able to dress eight players because of suspensions handed out to Artest, OʼNeal and Jackson for their participation in the Nov. 19 brawl with Detroit Pistons fans. Pollard, Croshere, Reggie Miller and Tinsley and also missed that one because of injuries.
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Fighting for the right to shop till you drop? Happy belated Thanksgiving! Merry early Christmas! The holidays are upon us, and what better way to celebrate these joyous festivities than to shop, shop, shop our merry little hearts out. And shop we did, with the average American dropping about $303 this weekend, according to Sundayʼs report by the National Retail Federation, the nationʼs largest retail trade group. Now, while we at the Daily Titan donʼt make any presumptions about understanding how ideals like joy to the world, noel and thankfulness have to do with spending money, we do realize that these crazy sales sometimes bring out our worst qualities. For example, in Florida, a group of men were caught on tape fighting over an inexpensive laptop computer. And in California, at our very own Puente Hills Mall right down the 60 Freeway, some shoppers
began fighting outside the Old Navy store on Saturday afternoon. In fact, the heated situation got to the point where a man put down the young child he was carrying, just so he could join the brawl. How is it that individuals can show such hostility in the name of a holiday that proclaims good will toward all mankind? The holidays are a time to for celebrating in the company of friends and family, not a competition among relatives to see who can cook up the most extravagant Thanksgiving meal, or a mad dash to the local mall to stand in line at the crack of dawn and fight with other customers over the 30 percent discounts. During the busiest shopping season of the year, long lines are unavoidable, frustrated shoppers are inevitable and empty wallets are a given. Even still, letʼs not lose touch with the spirit of the season.
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BEST QUOTE WE HEARD TODAY ... “You buy furniture. You tell yourself, this is the last sofa I will ever need in my life. Buy the sofa, then for a couple years youʼre satisfied that no matter what goes wrong, at least youʼve got your sofa issue handled. Then the right set of dishes. Then the perfect bed. The drapes. The rug. Then youʼre trapped in your lovely nest, and the things you used to own, now they own you.” Chuck Palahniuk, author
KING FEATURES SYNDICATE
History repeats itself in Darfur By KARI HAMANAKA Daily Titan Staff
Americans met the first reports of rivers running red with the blood of Rwandans back in 1994 with horror and disgust. People wondered how the mass killings, which stemmed from ethnic tension between the majority Hutu population and minority Tutsis, could go unnoticed by much of the world. Consequently, then-President Bill Clinton promised that another Rwandan genocide would never happen. But Darfur occurred in February 2003: more fighting, more deaths, more rapes and more burning of villages. The immediacy with which the world responded to Darfurʼs nightmare of murder and disease mirrored the less-than-enthusiastic response to the 1994 genocide in Rwanda. Born out of growing tension
between the government and farmers, the conflict in the Sudan region has endured violence for nearly three years. Despite a cease-fire between the government and rebel groups, violence is returning to the region, according to the latest reports from the United Nations refugee agency. If history has any say in how the international community responds to this new situation, suffering will again be met with apathy. The past shows politicians exercising nothing more than hesitation toward most of Africaʼs problems. The chronic reports of AIDS, starvation, disease and rebel fighting that come out of places such as Sudan, Rwanda or Zimbabwe are mixed with ambiguous statistics on the level of despair that really exists. When people hear that 200,000 Sudanese are displaced from their homes, the number only adds to what seems like Africaʼs never-ending list of problems, all
so seemingly daunting it numbs our ability to recognize human suffering at a very basic level. The cold feet of the United States can be dated back to the failed foreign policy towards Somalia under the first Bush administration. In an attempt to end massive starvation, the first Bush administration thought the United States could go in, alleviate the problem and then leave. Somalia was not that easy, and the mission ultimately failed. Thus, when fighting in Rwanda broke out, policy makers feared that any sort of American intervention would lead to more failures, sparking no action at all. Needless to say, when catastrophic violence broke out in Darfur, American leaders hesitated yet again. The United Nationsʼ response to Darfur seemed almost similar to the American response. After all, it decided to create a commission many months after the rapes and
murders began. The purpose of this commission was to discuss whether such horrific occurrences in Darfur could be viewed as genocide. It seemed semantics weighed more heavily on the minds of those in power than the gross violation of human rights. Then-Secretary of State Colin Powell publicly called Darfur a genocide, and last year, the United Nations labeled it one of the “worst humanitarian disasters.” Despite such strong language, world leaders exercised little action. Perhaps most policy makers felt it was just another problem in Africa that could iron itself out. In school, political science students learn of morality and ethics when it comes to policy-making. The sad reality is that there is little room for humanity when it comes to foreign policy outside of the classroom. This is a sad lesson outlined from the cold facts of history.
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ple at the Orange County Rescue Mission in Santa Ana. Though some of the participants routinely contribute to the Rescue Mission, for many it is a once-a-year activity. And, people who use services of the Rescue Mission count on access to the facilities throughout the year. The Rescue Mission feeds, clothes and houses people every day and is always looking for dedicated volunteers. To find out more about volunteer opportunities, such as food drives and language tutoring, go to www.rescuemis-
Photo by Junnan Quazi Top left: Four-year-old Cloe Reisiger, a first time volunteer at the Orange County Rescue Mission, rests her head on her mother’s arms before getting ready to help serve the needy. Photos by Jamie Flanagan Middle left: Debra Abbott hugs a volunteer after being served a large Thanksgiving meal at the Orange County Rescue Mission Thursday. Left: Rita McCook and her husband Mike Young prepare instant mashed potatoes by the pound early Thursday morning in the kitchen of the Orange County Rescue Mission. Above: With the help of Ronnie Ramirez Jr., volunteers Ronnie Ramirez Sr. (left) and Mike Young prepare large trays of yams to be served with the Thanksgiving meal Thursday at the Orange County Rescue Mission.
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Gregory Harding, who has been homeless on and off for seven years, raises his hand during a song of faith sung by Pedro Buford at the Orange County Resue Mission.
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