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Spr ng Break Not all mid-semester breaks involve drunken shenanigans in the tropics. Many party at home, and some volunteer.
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The ideal spring break usually consists of white sand beaches, cocktails flowing like water and brief affairs with mysterious locals from tropical paradises. But with the average college student making under $30,000 a year, and tuition and the cost of living on the rise, most students donʼt have an extra $1,000 to $2,000 lying around for the perfect spring break getaway. Companies like STA Travel can help students find affordable flights and hotels, but they canʼt control other costs or make up for a travelerʼs lack of planning. STA Travel offers a weeklong Cancun package starting at $669, including airfare and hotel, but what about food, nighttime entertainment, souvenirs and daytime activities? Because spring break is only a week away, students without plans may feel they are destined for hours of mindless daytime TV. For students like freshman computer science major, Gouinda Kamtamneni, a week of rest serves as its own paradise. Over spring break, “I want to sleep for a long time and get more rest,” Kamtamneni said. But high-energy spring breakers have other options available. The local beaches may not compare with Cancunʼs, but the cocktails do flow like water, and the fact is that Southern California has a lot to offer. Here are some ideas from Orange County locals for spring break 2006 – California style. To start, California is filled with beaches and mountains. Though it may seem cliche for those who grew up in California, the local mountains, which offer discount tickets to those under 21, are especially affordable for college students. And the conditions this year are well above average. SEE TRAVEL = PAGE 3
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Whether a day at the beach or a day in the hot tub, both require this necessity. Swimwear can get expensive, so check out Target or WalMart for inexpensive suits. Be creative. Mix and match two tops and two bottoms for a total of four new bikinis. Guys should go for trunks that could pass as regular shorts so they donʼt have to change when they grab a bite to eat at the local beachfront restaurant.
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Instead of taking a vacation to the beach, 13 students from Cal State Fullerton and the UC Riverside are using their spring break to travel to the Gulf Coast to help with the Katrina Relief project. The volunteers are members of Campus Crusade for Christ. “Spring break conjures up images of Lake Havasu and Cancun. What I see now are students giving up the sun and sand of the beach for mud, muck and mold,” said Tony Arnold, media relations director for the Campus Crusade for Christ. The group serves as a spiritual resource for students on campuses throughout the United States, said Brent Dunnam, the Los Angeles metro associate director for Campus Crusade. “Crusade has a history of responding to these disasters. When 9/11 hit we had feet on the ground within a few days. Then when the tsunami hit, we sent hundreds of college students to go help right away, and we were there for months,” Dunnam said. The need for assistance after Katrina was similar to the needs after Sept. 11, he said. In this case it was the students who saw a need and responded, Dunnam said. “The thing thatʼs really fun is that it is student initiated and student led. Theyʼre taking a risk and stepping out in their faith.” Daniel Jansson, a philosophy major, and Lindasy Brown, an English major, are helping to organize and lead the group. “My heart definitely goes out SEE PROJECT = PAGE 3
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Pro Bono Legal Help for Titans Interns run on-campus, off-campus centers that offer referrals, advice By Elizabeth Simoes
Daily Titan Staff Writer
Students facing legal battles and disputes, fear no longer. Attorneys are available at no cost for student assistance at Cal State Fullerton. The College Legal Clinic, founded in 1971, gives students the opportunity to seek help for legal matters by consulting with a practicing attorney in a relevant field. The nonprofit clinic
is accredited by the state bar association. “It provides a free attorney and referral service to answer any legal questions instead of paying hundreds of dollars by the hour,” said Kevin Hermansen, executive director of the College Legal Clinic. Hermansen, a political science and philosophy major, said about 40 attorneys specializing in various types of law visit CSUF on a rotating schedule. Each attorney comes about once or twice a semester. Most are local attorneys, who donate their time either because their firm requires nonprofit work or out of their own kindness, he said.
Students can call the clinic and make an appointment to meet with a lawyer. Attorneys will come in once or twice a week and usually stay for two-hour block, consulting with each student for 15 minutes, said David Bernal, a political science major and an intern at the clinic. “No less than one attorney a week comes in,” said Cynthia Rodriguez, a political science major and an intern at the clinic. “They can answer general questions so you donʼt have to hire an attorney.” Attorneys are usually available on SEE CLINIC = PAGE 3
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Just weeks after the Faculty Development Center began offering a workshop to aid professors in podcasting their study curriculum, Christian Hill, an illustration professor for the visual arts department, broadcast his first set of lectures through Cal State Fullertonʼs Blackboard system. “Basically what Iʼve done is take my fourth generation iPod, attached to it a microphone which in my case is an iMic and attached to that is yet another lapel mike,” Hill said. “That way it allows me to be mobile and not tethered to a desk; it doesnʼt change my lecture style.” After less than an hour spent editing the lecture, Hill had audio on the Web and available for download, which heʼs done for the past three weeks. Hill, who has 10 years of computer graphics background, likes to experiment with technology and see how it benefits his students. Especially in regards to podcasting, new technology allows professors to catch up with a lifestyle that students have already assimilated and to make the best use of it in the classroom. “Students can listen to it anywhere, and if itʼs informative and entertaining, the better,” Hill said. “Itʼs obviously not all entertainment, but itʼs an important thing because if they wanted the regular information, they can check a book, but teaching is more than just delivering information.” Hill likes the challenge podcasting presents, but not for its obvious reasons. “The biggest challenge is producing something thatʼs worthwhile going back to. You really have to be at your best. The additional challenge is reaching the more common students … if you can blend technology to create strengths and make it more pleasant for students to learn,” he said. But have the students made the best of it? According to Hillʼs findings, an average of 36 percent of his 71 students accessed the files and listened to it an average of three times. He also found
that on average, an overwhelming 73 percent of those who did download it did so in the three days prior to the test. Eric Bains, Oscar Bandi and Ben Ogawa are all entertainment arts majors in Hillʼs class and downloaded the files to help with their studies. Bains, a junior, said the podcast allowed him to refresh his memory for the quiz that included the lecture in question. “I was glad I did it because looking back, sometimes itʼs kind of hard to take notes,” Bains said. Bandi, a senior, listened to the lecture online while he was still on campus. “Itʼs really good review that notes canʼt really give you,” Bandi said. “Iʼm the type of person who is a visual and auditory learner, so it was very helpful.” Bandi also said that most of his peers in the visual department were probably so inclined, and he wishes more of his professors would get into the technology or at least be aware of it as an option. “As art majors, we think in visual and auditory terms, and sensory input just sticks with us,” Bandi said. SEE PODCAST = PAGE 3
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CLASS BROADCAST: Cynthia Gautreau, an academic technology consultant, is teaching classes to faculty members to help them use podcasts in class. Visual arts teacher Christian Hill posts lectures from his classes on Blackboard.
Condom, Spermacide, Patch? Choosing Right Contraceptive Options abound for women trying to prevent unwanted pregnancies By Lori Martinez
Daily Titan Staff Writer
Itʼs a typical Friday evening out with girlfriends, four 22year-old women are enjoying dinner and drinks. A perfect depiction of young adult life – carefree and rowdy – except for baby Elijah Martin sitting
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at the head of the table. Instead of drunk and disorderly, the girls enjoy a single beer and spend the evening fawning over Elijah. New mom and fifth-year community college student Lacey Martin is not the only one of her friends with a newborn or a baby on the way. She is one of many in a growing trend of young mothers. The question becomes: Why are there still so many unplanned pregnancies among
young women? “About 80 percent of the services we provide are female gynecological care, which generally leads to birth control. We also provide pregnancy tests and the morning-after pill. People use the morningafter pill very appropriately,” said Bonnie White, a health counselor. But there are women who feel uncomfortable asking for SEE BIRTH = PAGE 3
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ON CAMPUS TODAY: Disneyland and California Adventure discount tickets will be on sale at TSU Information Services.
Insurgents Kill at Least 39
BAGHDAD, Iraq – At least 39 people were killed by insurgents and shadowy sectarian gangs, police reported Monday – continuing the wave of violence that has left nearly 1,000 Iraqis dead since the bombing last month of a Shiite Muslim shrine. As the Iraq war entered its fourth year, police found the bodies of at least 15 more people – including that of a 13-year-old girl – dumped in and near Baghdad. The discoveries marked the latest in a string of execution-style killings that have become an almost daily event as Sunni and Shiite extremists settle scores.
WEDNESDAY: The band Human will play from noon to 1 p.m. at the Becker Amphitheater. WEDNESDAY: ASI will host a nine-ball billiards tournament at 4 p.m. in the TSU Underground.
Cyclone Hits Down Under CAIRNS, Australia – Metal roofs littered streets, wooden houses lay in splinters and banana plantations were stripped bare after the most powerful cyclone to hit Australia in three decades lashed the countryʼs eastern coast Monday. Amazingly, the storm caused no reported fatalities, and only 30 people suffered minor injuries. But the damage from Cyclone Larry, a Category 5 storm with winds up to 180 mph, was expected to run into the hundreds of millions of dollars.
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Wal-Mart Expands in China BENTONVILLE, Ark. – Wal-Mart Stores Inc. plans to hire up to 150,000 employees in China over the next five years, five times its current work force there, as it expands its number of stores, the company said Monday. Wal-Mart has targeted China, which has long been a major supplier of its products, as a key region for its international store growth. It now has 56 stores in China with about 30,000 employees and plans to open 20 more stores this year.
NFL Commissioner Retires NEW YORK – Paul Tagliabue is retiring as commissioner of the NFL, a league that evolved during his 16-year tenure into the nationʼs richest and most powerful sports empire. The 65-year-old Tagliabue will leave the NFL in July with labor peace, unprecedented revenue through television deals and a place in the American consciousness where Sundays mean football.
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Shootout Injures 2 Deputies LOS ANGELES – Two sheriffʼs deputies and an armed motorist were wounded Monday in a shootout after a traffic stop in south Los Angeles County, authorities said. Deputies Adam Kirste, 29, and Omar Miranda, 29, were both hospitalized with injuries that were not life-threatening, sheriffʼs officials said. The suspect, identified by authorities as 33-year-old Juan Carlos Campos, was hospitalized in critical condition. The deputies stopped Campos shortly after 10 a.m. when a computer check revealed his car was connected to a felony domestic violence case, Undersheriff Larry Waldie said. Reports compiled from The Associated Press
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FRIDAY: Titan baseball vs. Long Beach State at 7 p.m. at Goodwin Field is free for students with ID.
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Liz Meyer, who works in CSUF Admissions and Records, spends her lunch break in the Arboretum Monday knitting slippers for her granddaughter.
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By Cristina Rodriguez
Daily Titan Staff Writer
Political science professor Raphael Sonenshein truly loves life. A full-time lecturer at Cal State Fullerton for the past 24 years, Sonenshein lives to get up and teach in the morning. “Every day I wake up and drive the 47 miles from Santa Monica to Fullerton, I just canʼt wait to get on campus,” he said. Sonenshein loves interacting with his students and said there is no other job heʼd rather do than teach politics. “I would do it even if I wasnʼt getting paid to do it,” he said. “I love being around young people, and I love politics. Itʼs fun.” He fostered a love for politics at a young age. As long as he can remember heʼs had an affinity for the subject. “I have always been interested in politics, since about the age of 10,” he said. “I grew up in a
Raphael Sonenshein Political Science Professor family that always talked about politics.” Sonenshein said he lives for politics. “Iʼm hooked on it, I follow it all the time,” he said. That isnʼt the only thing he loves. “I like to hang out with my family, play softball with my wife and kids, and go to the movies,” he said. Sonenshein has quite a passion for softball. Heʼs an avid player and coach. “Iʼve played softball for 28 years. I play shortstop,” he said. He also coaches his daughters in the sport. He is a loving husband and proud father of two teenage girls. “Both of my daughters have
been on campus with me and have actually sat in on my lectures. They know some of my best stories,” he said. Sonenshein shares his love for education and politics with his children. It can be hard being the child of a professor but Sonenshein tries to advocate love of education, not so much pressure, although it does occur. “Iʼm sure we create plenty of pressure,” he said. “We also try to foster a love of learning, getting excited about what youʼre learning.” Sonenshein loves sharing his passion with his children as much as he loves having daughters. He shares his enthusiastic love of learning and politics with his family, but even more so with students. Sonenshein believes education is essential to get ahead in life. “I think you canʼt afford not to get educated,” he said. “It all pays off in the end; itʼs an investment.” He encourages all students to reach for that brass ring. “Aim high in everything you do, because you never know when you are going to catch a break,” he said. “You canʼt get in the door without a degree.”
SATURDAY: Baseball vs. Long Beach at 6 p.m. at Goodwin Field is free for students with ID. SUNDAY: Baseball vs. Long Beach at 1p.m. at Goodwin Field is free for students with ID. NEXT WEEK: Spring break!
OFF CAMPUS THURSDAY: Fullertonʼs Maverick Theater hosts a comedy karaoke contest show every Thursday at 10 p.m. at which the winner gets $25 or an entry in the finals – the grand prize for that is $250. This is like nothing youʼve ever seen. Entry is $5. Visit www.mavericktheater. com for more information. THURSDAY: Too Short will showcase his “skillz” at 7 p.m. at Vault 350 in Long Beach. The Team; Young Soprano, featuring Mack 10; O.N.E.; Wylde Bunch; and Wild Child will all be there, and the show will include a DJ performance by the Dynamiq Do-O. Tickets cost $30 in advance, $40 at the door. Visit www.vault350.com for tickets and more information. If you would like to submit an event to Out nʼ About please e-mail news@dailytitan.com
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college kids will turn into hard-working adults. Theyʼll pick up yards and bleach homes, listen to residentsʼ heart-breaking stories and offer comfort and hope, Dunnam said. Thinking beyond the physical duties, Brown said during her last trip she was amazed most of all by the incredible sense of unity and hope that characterized the community. “It didnʼt matter who you were. Everyone was enduring the same kind of heartache and had gone down to basically nothing,” Brown said. Michelle Blokzyl, a health sciences major whoʼs going on the spring break trip, said the environment in Mississippi is a separate world in itself. “Itʼs really amazing that you can go on a plane for three hours and arrive somewhere that is so different than where you live,” she said. People who donʼt go are missing out, Brown said. “Not only am I going to be able to travel, but Iʼm going to have fun, make new friends and really be a part of something monumental,” Brown said.
BIRTH FROM PAGE 1 birth control at the health center. They see familiar faces on campus and can loose their anonymity. “Most women like their confidentiality,” said Stephanie Kight, a member of the development and communication department of Planned Parenthood. To avoid unplanned pregnancy women must become knowledgeable about birth control methods and use that knowledge to pick the method of birth control that works best for each woman and her partner. The birth control method women choose should account for overall health, frequency of sex, number of partners, desire for children, effectiveness of birth control, side effects, and comfort level, according to www.4woman.gov. Laurel Felczer, a womenʼs health care nurse, stresses the
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Many people seem unaware of what the number after the SPF on our sun block actually means. According to the American Academy of Dermatologyʼs Web site, the number represents a multiple of your initial burn time. Letʼs just say if it normally takes you 30 minutes to get burned, it will take you two hours with SPF 4. “The sun screen is the best item to have,” Nick Larson, CSUF marketing major, said. “I burn very easily, and being sunburned is the worst feeling.”
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IPods are everywhere now, and the perfect spring break wouldnʼt be complete without that perfect spring break playlist. For those who donʼt already own an MP3 player, itʼs time to get one. “Good music is always essential,” Torres said. “Youʼll need it on the plane and if you have a party in the [hotel] room.” The cheapest are the 512MB. The iPod Shuffle and the Creative Zen Nano cost around $70 at Best Buy. Shell out the cash – or even a little extra for more music storage – because an MP3 player is a definite necessity on the slopes or on a towel.
fact that birth control can fail, but women can increase effectiveness by strictly following the instructions. Most birth control doesnʼt protect against STDs either. Felczer, along with Web sites such as www.4woman.gov and www.plannedparenthood.com, explained the different forms of birth control, their proper use and side effects. Two less preferred methods of birth control are the periodicabstinence and or fertility-awareness methods. They focus on the womanʼs menstrual cycle and her knowledge of her body. When a woman has a regular, 28-day menstrual cycle, she has about nine fertile days, days she able to get pregnant. These nine days usually occur between days 10 and 18 of the 28-day cycle. The periodic-abstinence method means not having sex during those fertile days. The fertilityawareness method means being abstinent or having sex with a barrier, such as a condom or diaphragm, during the fertile days.
“About 80 percent of the services we provide are female gynecological care.” Bonnie White Health Counselor
These methods require planning ahead, almost predicting the future. Because of this, they methods are 75 percent to 99 percent effective. In order for a woman to accurately predict her fertile days, she must keep a journal or record of when she has her period, what it was like and how she feels. She must also check her cervical mucus and basal body temperature daily, Felczer said. The most preferred method of birth control is the barrier method – using a male condom, a diaphragm or a shield, Felczer said. These are called barrier methods because they create a barrier that prevents the sperm from reaching the egg. Only latex and polyurethane condoms are proven to protect against STDs, including HIV. Natural lambskin condoms contain tiny pores that viruses can pass through and are not recommended for protection against STDs. Male condoms are for onetime use and come lubricated and non-lubricated. Often condom use is paired with the use of a spermicidal foam, cream, gel, film, suppository or tablet. Male condoms are 86 percent to 98 percent effective at preventing pregnancy, but they must be stored in a cool, dry place. When stored in a hot place, such as a wallet or glove com-
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“Right now since we just got our last couple storms, we have some snow up there,” semi-pro snowboarder Jason Rausch said. “Itʼs starting to pick up just in time for spring break, and Mammoth has been off the hook this whole season. It would be an awesome vacation to go up to Mammoth or Tahoe next week.” Another local activity that could replace a paradise vacation (at least for a day) is attending a day spa. Orange County offers some of the highest-rated spas in the country, and though they may not be cheap, they are more affordable than that weeklong Cancun package. “A visit to Spa Montage is a great way to relax and de-stress, whether itʼs individually or with a group of friends,” said Julie Raistrick, spa coordinator at the Montage Spa and Resort in Laguna Beach. “Itʼs the perfect opportunity to rejuvenate yourself, and itʼs a good opportunity to learn about your body individually.” A benefit of visiting a local spa is the integration of Southern Californiaʼs natural resources in spa treatments. “Our treatments are based on holistic healing, and we use ocean-inspired products,” Raistrick said. Still others retreat to their own spring break solutions. “I like to go bowling and walk the pier,” freshman Melissa Flores said. “ I havenʼt been to [places like Cancun] because I canʼt afford it right now.”
certain days from 1 to 3 p.m. in Room 258 of the Titan Student Union. The clinicʼs main office is off campus at 1231 E. Chapman Ave. in Fullerton, where attorneys tend to be available from 6 to 8 p.m. on selected days, Hermansen said. In addition to serving CSUF, the clinic extends its services to the community. Although students, faculty and alumni can use the assistance for free, members of the community pay $25 for a one-year membership, Rodriguez said. This membership provides themselves, their family and friends with access to the clinic. CSUF funds the clinic through Associated Students Inc. The clinic often holds bake sales in front of the humanities building. Pre-law interns, usually political science or criminal justice majors, run the clinic, Bernal said. Students can complete their internships with an attorney or a judge, or at the clinic. About 20 to 25 interns participate in the program each semester. “Weʼre not supposed to give any legal advice,” Rodriguez said. “We tell them what kind of attorney they need.” Interns will give people a referral to the attorney or schedule an appointment with an attorney who
partment, the latex breaks down and can cause the condom to tear or break. The female condom is made of polyurethane, is lubricated, and can be inserted into the vagina up to eight hours before intercourse. Female condoms are 79 percent to 95 percent effective at preventing pregnancy. Diaphragms and shields come in different sizes, and a woman must be fitted for one. They are used with a spermicide and are inserted into the vagina to cover the cervix. The diaphragm is 80 percent to 94 percent effective at preventing pregnancy. These methods do not contain hormones. Hormones can affect people differently, which is why it is important to pay attention to any physical or emotional changes that may occur after beginning a hormonal birth control method. Oral contraceptives, such as the pill, are among the most popular hormone-based birth control methods. The pill contains estrogen and progestin. A pill is taken daily to prevent the release of eggs from the ovaries. It also lightens the flow of a womanʼs period and protects against pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), ovarian cancer and endometrial cancer. The pill does not protect against STDs or HIV, and it may add to a womanʼs risk of heart disease. Other side effects include high blood pressure, blood clots and blockage of the arteries; smoking while on the pill can increase these risks. Couples in long-term relationships are encouraged to get tested for STDs. The couple is also encouraged to use condoms to protect against STDs, along with their regular form of birth control
until the results of the tests are complete. If results show that neither individual has an STD then they can discuss discontinuing the use of condoms, Felczer said. The pill is 95 to 99.9 percent effective at preventing pregnancy if used correctly. Unfortunately most people do not take the pill correctly. The pill must be taken within the same 2 hour window every day, if a pill is forgotten or taken at random times during the day its effectiveness is diminished. The mini-pill only contains progestin, which is useful for women who cannot take estrogen or who are at risk of blood clots, Felczer said. The mini-pill is 95 to 99.9 percent effective at preventing pregnancy and has many of the same benefits and risks as the pill. The patch is a skin patch worn on the lower abdomen, buttocks or upper body. It releases the hormones estrogen and progestin into the bloodstream. A new patch is worn once a week for three weeks. In the fourth week, no patch is worn in order to have a menstrual period. The patch is 99 percent effective at preventing pregnancy but may be less effective for women who weigh more than 198 pounds. The hormonal vaginal contraceptive ring, or the NuvaRing, is a ring that is inserted into the vagina and releases the hormones estrogen and progestin. A ring is worn for three weeks then removed for the fourth week during the menstrual cycle. A new ring is inserted at the beginning of the next week. The ring is 98 to 99 percent effective at preventing pregnancy.
will be on campus. Students who served as interns praised the program. “Iʼm going into law and it is something I was interested in,” Hermansen said of his time as an intern. He said it gave him experience working in the community, with a nonprofit organization and in the field of law. During the fall 2005 semester, 192 CSUF students received a free consultation and 83 students got a referral from the clinic, according to Hermansen. The clinic first began helping CSUF students in 1972, when students protested the Vietnam War and were arrested, Hermansen said. He added that the students needed someone to represent them and get them out of jail but didnʼt have the money, so attorneys took on the cases pro-bono to help the students. Although the attorneys give free 15-minute consultations and not free representation, some do offer reduced fees for clinic clients. Students mainly seek assistance from an attorney in the areas of family law, property law and immigration, Rodriguez said. Studentsʼ questions also deal with divorce, custody, child civil problems, bankruptcy, drunk driving, assault, disability, insurance, personal injury and property damage, Hermansen said. Students interested in obtaining legal aid at the clinic should call (714) 278-5850.
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Ogawa, also a junior, pointed out that the technology can help more than just the average student. “It would probably help with students that have [attention deficit disorder] or are even just bored in class. It can help them go back and take better notes,” Ogawa said. Hill is especially enthusiastic about the opportunities for podcasting to reach the students who might really need it. “One of the things for me thatʼs the big motivator to pursue this and put in the extra hours are the situations and students that seem to very much benefit from that. Primarily the visually impaired and the hearing challenged. I know that itʼs a great comfort that it is making a big difference for them,” Hill said. “The other group of students are those that have English as a second language because they can play and pause and have time to understand, and that alone makes it very exciting,” he said. The technology isnʼt without its hitches. Ogawa had trouble accessing the files from home because his computer was too slow. There are other concerns too, which Hill points out. The files are “just audio at this point but the reason is thereʼs a possibility that we could infringe copyrights of images in some circumstances,” Hill said, pointing out that as an art class, the lectures almost always include slides of artists work. “We still fall under the academic umbrella, but if one student did take a podcast with images belonging to others and broadcast it on a public Web site beyond the academic purview, it would make it wrong.” Hill said there are other alternatives that may provide a solution, such as loading the images as restricted to Blackboard to accompany the audio lecture as a reference. Other findings, like those found by Duke University in review of its podcasting, point to an increase in absenteeism once professors provide lectures on the Web. But Hill remains optimistic. “Itʼs not unlike hearing a bad recording of music compared to seeing the live show,” Hill said. “When youʼre just listening to the recording, you canʼt ask questions, see the body language and other things that the student who [also] attends the class will get.” Regardless of the pros and cons, Hill said, podcasting technology is just like any other tool in a professor or studentʼs arsenal. “It is one good option, really one more experiment. A panacea itʼs not. At this stage I donʼt know how much it really benefits them. Itʼs a trial period for the students too. Weʼre all in this together,” he said.
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PRESIDENTIAL DENIAL
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cycle of denial runs through Washington all the way to the top. Last week President Bush tried to push his psychosis on the press and the public. In a series of speeches aimed at amassing public support of the war in Iraq, he said he understands that unstoppable insurgent violence and social chaos have made the American public skeptical of a continued presence in the country. He also vowed that we would stay our course in the country, and not withdraw troops until the Iraqi security forces are capable of protecting their own country. The series of speeches coincided with the three-year anniversary of the U.S. invastion of Iraq. He also used the speech as a platform to make the delusional claim that the continued sectarian violence in Iraq is not the beginning of a civil war in the country. The most recent wave of violence began after the bombing of
a Shiite mosque on Feb. 22, and the chaotic aftermath has left 993 Iraqi people dead through various acts of terrorism. With the number of Iraqi dead so high, itʼs time that Bush ended his ʻeverything is fineʼ rhetoric and begin a real dialogue with the American people on the state of the war with. From its very inception, our military actions in Iraq have been shrouded in doubt and denial. There were no weapons of mass destruction. Our stay in Iraq hasnʼt been short, as promised by the presidentʼs administration. And there isnʼt a civil war brewing. Trust isnʼt acquired through secrecy and sugarcoating things that are difficult to swallow. This could be a key reason why Bushʼs approval rating is a dismal 36 percent. To gain our trust, the president should be more forthcoming, up front, and honest with the American people instead of repeating the affirmation that everything is going to be just fine.
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Philip Fuller, Opinion Editor Nicole M. Smith, Executive Editor Kim Orr, Managing Editor
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Quest For a Real World Series By Jason Eichelberger
Daily Titan Staff Writer
For 103 years, Americaʼs grand old pastime has deceived its fans. It claimed that at the end of every season, the top two teams in the American and National League would compete in a series that was billed to represent global supremacy. This match up of the elite in baseball, which became commonly know as the World Series, became not only one of the most revered and anticipated series in the sporting world, it has also manifested into a tradition that has symbolized the thoughts of Americans since the country secured its freedom. As a nation, most Americans are guilty of thinking as though
we are the standard by which other countries should only dream to achieve. These feelings of bravado and the ideas of unequaled excellence have extended into the world of athletics, where Americans boldly crown their winners as “World Champions”, despite the absence of competition between themselves and other nations around the world. Many baseball purists and fans have clamored for years to create an event that would truly encompass the world and appropriately decide the title of world champion. Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the 2006 World Baseball Classic. This inaugural event, which has consisted of 16 countries from around the world, is the first opportunity for countries to
compete for the proper title of world champion. And in the process, it has not only inspired athletes to compete for the love of their country, it has allowed fans around the world to experience the joys of global competition at the highest levels. I was fortunate enough to witness the effect of this historical event first hand. While attending the United Statesʼ game against Japan last week at Angel Stadium, I was overwhelmed with feelings of both happiness and pride. The outcome of this game was an afterthought to me. (The United States defeated Japan, 4-3). Yet it was just seeing these two nations on the same field together at this milestone event, locked in a tense and extremely close game, that was enough to bring chills (which were not related to the
chill that was prevalent throughout the blustery afternoon). It was only 61 years ago that these two great countries were engaged in one of the most violent and tragic confrontations the world has ever experienced. At that time, thoughts of a Japanese team sharing the most coveted of American sporting venues with an American team and playing a game dubbed Americaʼs pastime would have been preposterous. However, it was delightful and encouraging to be in the presence of fans from both nations, as they faithfully and more importantly, respectfully cheered for their favorite team. The appeal and excitement of a successful and entertaining World Baseball Classic should provide all fans worldwide with more than enough to enjoy the final battle for a true world champion.
True Inspiration Only Comes From Misery Jeff Cares Jeff, you and your writing have steadily been going downhill for the past few weeks. I chuckled at the parking lot names, shrugged at the whole drug Jeff Klima thing, and mereHumor ly stared indifColumnist ferent at your blather about s t e re o t y p e s . Whereʼs our Ugly Monday? Whereʼs our tirades against the man and his friend, society? This is a daily affirmation I wrote to myself on my bathroom mirror. In blood. Donʼt get all freaked out, Iʼm not some sort of depraved psycho. It was cat blood.
My dear friends and indeed, my deer friends (I canʼt afford to leave anyone or anything out these days), I too have noticed a slip in the quality of my writing. Normally, Iʼm spot on. Bitingly acerbic. Peter Travers of Rolling Stone once called me, “…scary as Hell” (but then, he pitches that a lot). So what the Hell gives? Whereʼs the quality that people demand? I needed to shed some light on this mystery. Initially I turned to Jesus, but he was no help considering that the Beatles said that they were bigger than Jesus, and Oasis said that they were bigger than the Beatles, and I used to say that I was bigger than Oasis, which made me bigger than Jesus by association. Long story short, Jesus doesnʼt believe in me – or maybe itʼs the other way around? I forget. – and is no help anyway what with that whole blah blah blah about every frigginʼ thing. So where did Jeffʼs writing ability go? A lesser columnist – think Dave Barry – would
have blamed the shift in my column from Wednesdays to Tuesdays, but I am not a lesser columnist. A greater columnist doesnʼt exist. So again, what the Hell? For a mystery of this caliber, I channeled my inner Scooby Doo and went tracing back through the recent experiences of my life. I accidentally swallowed a bottle cap while playing a fraternity drinking game and had to go to the emergency room, where they made me dispense it out the other end (wink wink). I cleaned it, kept it, and framed it along with the X-ray of it lodged inside my belly. That was comedic gold, and I mined it for plenty of wonderfully comedic articles last semester. So my writing ability disappeared some time after that. Hmm, could it have been when the school stripped me of all my student loans, rendering me unable to spend part of my monies on a kegerator? No, that was a wonderful source of rage, which my writing drew on
with great effect. The only thing left that I can think of is the girlfriend. Something new in my life that has made me neither angry, nor desperate, nor miserable. All of these are key facets for quality writing. So what do I do? A normal man – read: lesser man, Dave Barry – would drop the column and focus on love. I, of course, am not a lesser man, so to save my flagellating writing career, baby, if youʼre reading this, Iʼm dumping you. Yup, pack your bags and hit the long, dusty trail. Or, if youʼre lucky, the dump bus makes its way along every so often and you can thumb a ride. I think that has just about chased her off. Sheʼs probably crying in a ditch somewhere, which leaves me and you (all my non-girlfriends in the world) to talk freely. Man, I feel better already. Plus, to be fair, her birthday is coming up and Iʼm cheap. Too bad Iʼm out of room to write, because Super Jeff is coming back!
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Former Titan Returns for WBC Baseball player returns to CSUF for practice as Team USA member in WBC
resent the U.S. at the inaugural World Baseball Classic. “Itʼs a great honor to be able to play with all these guys,” Cordero By Jaime Cardenas said. “Itʼs fun.” Despite Team USAʼs surprising Daily Titan Staff Writer early exit, Cordero was perfect with 1 1/3 innings pitched in the Chad Cordero was notorious WBC tournament. for his late night runs to Del The former Titansʼ closer first Taco while at Cal State Fullerton. pitched a perfect fifth inning durThe former Titans baseball pitch- ing Team USAʼs 2-0 win against er misses the moments when he Mexico, and then retired the only got the late night munchies and batter he faced during the U.S.ʼs would satisfy them at the Del 17-0 win against South Africa. Taco on Placentia Avenue, near He did not pitch in any of the the Fullerton campus. games at Angel Stadium, but for He also misses the atmosphere a guy who wasnʼt sure if he was and rich baseball tradition at Cal going to be drafted in the first State Fullerton place, playing with the during the likes of Roger days he took Clemens, Ken the mound at “The tests are Griffey Jr., Goodwin Field. something I don’t miss Alex Rodriguez About the and Derek Jeter only thing he at all.The coaches, was a little surdoesnʼt miss is people, my teachers prising. going to class were awesome. I just “I wasnʼt sure or worrying exactly what I about midterms try to think about that was going to and finals. and not the tests.” do, but it just “The tests happened,” are something Cordero said I donʼt miss of his rapid at all,” said Chad Cordero ascent to starCordero, who dom. “Three was back in Team USA, years later itʼs Orange County Former Titan a big surprise. last week pitching for Team Iʼve had a great USA in the start and now I just hope it will World Baseball Classic. “The coaches were awe- continue.” some. The people, my teachers Titans Head Coach George they were awesome. I just try Horton is not surprised that to think about that and not the Cordero has made it after seeing how he dealt with his asthma tests.” Cordero emerged as one of when he first got to Fullerton. “He would do everything we the top closers in Major League Baseball last year with the would ask, even though it was Washington Nationals. The probably 10 times harder for former first round pick of the him,” Horton said. In his three-year Titan career, then Montreal Expos, now the Washington Nationals, led the Cordero picked up 36 saves, majors with 47 saves in 2005 developing his pitching acumen with a 1.82 ERA. Last season, as the teamʼs top closer. During his final season as a Cordero was named to his first all-star team and was also hon- Titan in 2003, he struck out 68 ored as the Rolaids Relief Man of batters in 57 innings, saving eight the Year in the National League. games. Cordero recorded a 5-1 Because of his breakout sea- record and a 1.58 ERA. son, Cordero was selected to repHorton characterized Cordero
Titans Look Toward Future Women’s hoops revisit success in Big West, look to improve with additions By Christen D’Alessandro
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CLOSER: Former Titan Chad Cordero now plays for the Washington Nationals and represented the United States in the WBC. as very respectful and polite person who became a madman when he took the mound. So far, nothing has changed for the 24-yearold. “He is very reserved, a man of few words,” said Mexican reliever Luis Ayala, Corderoʼs teammate with the Nationals. “But when itʼs time, he does his it thing.” While at CSUF, Corderoʼs behavior got him the nickname “Chief,” after the portly character in Jack Nicholsonʼs “One Flew Over the Cuckooʼs Nest.” “He was a great kid, but he had a Jekyll and Hyde personality,” Horton said. “Once he would run
onto the mound, ʻthe adrenaline took over.ʼ” Just like Cordero still remembers CSUF, Horton still remembers Cordero. “When I think of Chief, I reflect back on what he did for us and how he did it for us,” Horton said. “When I think of him, I think of him coming out of the bullpen and running onto the mound full speed. “How he handled fame. He was a great teammate, great to the fans and even to this day heʼs done a lot of things that weʼve asked of him. He hasnʼt forgotten where he comes from.”
The Cal State Fullerton womenʼs basketball team had high hopes of making the NCAA tournament this year but fell short of that goal when they lost to Cal State Northridge, 74-70, in the quarterfinals of the Big West Tournament. “I always thought we were going to go further than we did,” freshman forward Toni Thomas said. CSUF went into the tournament as the No. 3 seed, therefore receiving a first-round bye. In the two regualar season games against No. 6-seeded Northridge, Fullerton won one and lost the other. Fullerton would have liked a shot against UC Riverside – the team that won the conference tournament. The Titans had beaten the Highlanders twice during the regular season. “The players are starting to realize that theyʼd rather be in the NCAA tournament than sitting at home watching it on TV,” CSUF Head Coach Maryalyce Jeremiah said. The Titans ended their season with an 11-17 overall record and 7-7 in the Big West. Jeremiah said this season is one of the best that the womenʼs basketball team has had for a while. “We havenʼt finished third in conference since the early ʻ90s,” Jeremiah said. Senior forward Amber Pruitt agreed with her coach. “This is the best weʼve done in my four years here,” Pruitt said. Pruitt and Thomas both received second team All-Conference honors — the first time in the history of womenʼs basketball at Fullerton that two members of the team received All-Conference recognition. Thomas also received the Big West Conference Freshman of the Year award as she led the Titans in
points scored, 353, and rebounds, 196. Junior forward Charlee Underwood led the Titans with the highest points per game average, 12.8, while hitting the most threepointers, 36. She also led the team with the most steals, 50, and blocked shots, 11. Leading the team with assists were junior guards Audrey Taylor and India McDaniel. “We were well conditioned and could run with any team,” Thomas said. McDaniel agreed that Fullerton was a strong fast-break team. McDaniel and Thomas attrituted that to good team chemistry and the players playing well together. Pruitt said the Titans put in a great effort every time they stepped out on the court. “No matter what, we kept working hard,” Pruitt said. What the team lacked was defense, Pruitt and Thomas said. Offensively, the Titans were not always playing to their potential. “We had a lot of weapons, but they didnʼt all fire at the same time,” Jeremiah said. “The team needs to be more consistent in their shooting.” Jeremiah said the Titans did learn to play better as a team as the season went by. Although Fullerton has some things to improve on, Jeremiah said she believes the program has made more strides. “We think that the futureʼs bright,” Jeremiah said. The Titans lose two seniors, including Pruitt, who is one of 15 women in Fullerton history to break the 1,000 mark in points scored. Pruitt will be a major loss for the team but CSUF will have all their guards, Thomas and Underwood, back next year. They will also gain three recruits who are all post players. One of those recruits is 6-foot-4-inch Sarah De Tuboly, who will be the tallest female ever to play at CSUF. “Next year could be a really good year for us,” Jeremiah said.