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80 New Hires Anticipated University hoping to close gap between full- and part-time faculty numbers, dean says By Nohemy Martinez
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Over the past couple of years the increase in student enrollment has been a cause for concern among Cal State Fullerton students and faculty members. The desperate need for instructors has
prompted CSUF college administrators to raise the number of full-time applicants by approximately 61 percent. Last spring, CSUF hired 62 tenuretrack professors, this year the goal has been raised to 100 applicants and approximately 80 percent of those are expected to be hired in fall 2006. Joe Arnold, associate dean for the College of the Arts said CSUF has always had a consistent pattern of growth. “One clear indicator is trying to find a parking spot in the structures,” he said jokingly. Many factors have led to the request
of hiring more faculty members. Ephraim Smith, vice president of CSUF Academic Affairs, said some of the reasons include faculty retirements and resignations. “This year we will have approximately 30 to 34 total retirements and resignations,” Smith said. Smith and Arnold both said the cost of living in Southern California also discourages potential applicants. According to statistics released by SEE INSTRUCTORS = PAGE 4
Family Forms A Baker’s Dozen In the modest house of Winningham, 13 is the luckiest number By Irvina Kanarek
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Shane Richardson prepares a latte at MJʼs Espresso located between University Hall and the Humanities Building on Wednesday. See story on page 4
Center Educates Seniors About Fall Prevention Kind of injury is most common in people over age 65 By Jessica Horn
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al State Fullertonʼs Center for Successful Aging is doing its part to bring awareness to a serious issue that affects millions of older Americans each year. More than 1 million people over the age of 65 fall down each year in the state of California alone, while more than 100,000 endure a serious injury or even fatality, according to the centerʼs Web site. CSUF works in conjunction with the USC Andrus Gerontology Center, the California Department of Health Services and the Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center at UCLA to provide the Fall Prevention Center for Excellence services. “Falls are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality among adults 65 and older,” Debbie Rose, co-director of
the Fall Prevention Center said. “Not only do [falls] result in physical injuries, but they also take a serious psychological toll on the older adult. Many become so fearful of falling that they begin to limit their physical activity and become even more de-conditioned as a result.” Hip fractures, head injuries or even death can result from falls, according to the Fall Prevention Centerʼs Web site. Falls are also the most common cause of nonfatal injuries and hospital visits for trauma. “In California alone, 1.3 million older Americans experience an injury as a result of a fall each year, and on average, two older Californians die everyday from fall-related injuries,” Rose said. She added many people arenʼt aware that falls are a major public health problem in the state. Unsteadiness when walking may occur as a result of changes in physical abilities such as vision, hearing, sensation and balance. Not only are physical abilities a major cause of falls, so are environments. “The environment is also
an important factor,” Rose said. “Community-residing older adults are at risk for falls in the community due to hazards such as poorly maintained sidewalks, protruding tree roots [etc.].” Rose said falls in the home are common as well, due to clutter, inadequate lighting, lack of support devices such as grab rails and non-slip mats, electrical cords and unsecured floor rugs. Other reasons for falling could be from reflexes or the intake of more than three medications, according to emedicinehealth. com. Certain medications cause dizziness or disorientation that cause an older person to fall. As people age, reflexes become slower and are not quick enough to allow a person to grab onto something when falling. “Iʼve had a couple of bad falls,” 80-year-old Nell Barth said. “Iʼve fallen in the shower and even at Home Depot. Itʼs hard when youʼre older to grab
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Winningham is a devoted Catholic who strongly believes in not using any form of birth control. Instead she practices a biological contraceptive method known as the rhythmic method. Couples who practice the rhythmic method only have intercourse during the womanʼs least fertile times of the month. Winningham never planned on having 11 children nor did she grow up Catholic. After the birth of her second child she planned to have a hysterectomy, but time and money issues caused her operation to fall through. It was at that point that she gave birth to her third child. Winninghamʼs husband scheduled himself for a vasectomy. “I had $65 a week to spend on a family of five, why would I bring more children in the world when we werenʼt making it financially?” he said. The day of her husbandʼs vasectomy
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“Making my mom a chocolate cake and a picture frame with a picture with me and my sister.” Biology
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Winningham said, “was supposed to be the day of my freedom, I was going to get my education and get a good job.” Winninghamʼs day of freedom however, fell through after a schedule mix up by the hospital caused the operation to be canceled. At 21 years of age, married and with three children Winningham lost all motivation to live causing her to seek guidance from a nearby Catholic church. “The church spoke plainly and in simple words. You know the truth when you hear it,” she said. That day Winningham decided to follow God and see the plans he had in store for her, “I didnʼt have faith, but I had hope,” she said. Hope led Winningham to where she is today. Although she continues to
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elanie Winningham drives her son home from basketball practice. She pulls her 13-passenger van up to her modest Buena Park home. She opens the driverʼs door to see three of her children charging toward her with wide smiles. She walks towards the lawn and five more children start running toward her yelling, “Mom!” They quickly crowd around her competing for her attention. Barreling out of the front door are two more small children. One grabs Winninghamʼs right leg while the other lifts her arms in the air hinting at her mother to pick her up. Winningham soon finds herself surrounded by 11 children. Giving birth and raising 11 children is not a task that would be unimaginable to many people. However in Winninghamʼs case she would say her life is just how it was meant to be.
JUST THE 13 OF US: Melanie Winningham (standing left) of Buena Park is the mother of 11 children. Husband, Eddie Winningham is center. The Winninghamʼs do not believe in birth control.
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Terrorist Violence Kills 952
BAGHDAD, Iraq – President Jalal Talabani urged Iraqʼs feuding factions Wednesday to unite against surging crime and terrorism, as the government reported 952 people were killed nationwide last month in “terrorist” violence _ most of them civilians. Talabani, a former Kurdish guerrilla commander, said Iraqis feel “shock, dismay and anger” at the ongoing slaughter, including attacks by sectarian death squads that torture and kill their victims before dumping the mutilated bodies in the streets.
FRIDAY: Titan softball takes on UC Riverside in a doubleheader at home at Anderson field, beginning at 4 p.m. SATURDAY: Titan softball takes on UC Riverside at home at Anderson Field, beginning at 4 p.m.
Israeli Fuel Delivery Cut Off NABLUS, West Bank – Palestinian gas stations started shutting down and motorists lined up at pumps after an Israeli fuel company cut off deliveries Wednesday, deepening the humanitarian crisis following Hamasʼ rise to power. An end to fuel supplies for the West Bank and Gaza could cripple hospitals, halt food deliveries and keep people home from work – a devastating scenario for an economy already ravaged by Israeli and international sanctions.
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WESTMINSTER, Texas – Authorities went door to door in a search for victims Wednesday after twisters ripped through rural North Texas overnight, reducing homes to concrete slabs and killing at least three people. At least 26 homes were destroyed. Ten people were hospitalized and dozens of others were treated at the scene for minor injuries “It sounded like a regular thunderstorm, then it went crazy,” said Cathy Dotson, who huddled on the floor of her Westminster home with her grandchildren when the tornado hit Tuesday night. “I could actually feel my house move.”
Reserve Boosts Buying Cost WASHINGTON – The Federal Reserve boosted Americansʼ borrowing costs for the 16th time in a row on Wednesday – this time to the highest level in five years – but suggested what happens next will be much less predictable. Chairman Ben Bernanke and his Fed colleagues left their options wide open to order yet another increase or to take a break in their two-year rate-raising campaign.
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STUDENT BY DAY By Jessica Horn
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Amongst the other Cal State Fullerton students roaming the parking lot with their phones attached to their ears, or students blaring music in car stereos, walks 22-year-old senior Stacy Ellis. Ellis has places to go and people to help as she lugs around to large plastic grocery bags to her black Corolla at the opposite end of parking Lot E. When Ellis is not swamped with her job or homework, she spends most of her free time interning at the Orange County Community Housing Corporation. The corporation is a nonprofit organization that helps large families in difficult financial states find a place to live. “We provide housing for lowincome families,” Ellis said. Ellis, a human services major, said she likes to “see different family dynamics than my own.” She wants to be a marriage and family therapist, and a counseling psychologist once sheʼs out
Stacy Ellis Human services major of school, but the road will be a long one. “I have another year [at CSUF],” she said, “But then Iʼm heading straight to a Ph.D program.” While Ellis is not sure yet which school she plans to attend for the program, she does know that her goal in life is to be a family mentor. “I want to help families I work with to become more self-sufficient financially and through education,” she said. She has already learned so much through her internship that will help her develop her career. Aside from devoting most of her time to the housing corporation, Ellis devotes the remaining portion of her scarce free time as the president of Sistertalk, a discussion group on campus to support African-American women and the issues that are of concern
to them. Ellis became part of Sister Talk in her third year at CSUF and became the president last semester. “[Sister Talk] holds solution-oriented discussion groups of issues for African-American women,” she said. “Our main theme is the empowerment of women whether [itʼs] through self-awareness or education.” Ellis is so busy, on campus Monday through Thursday, and interning or working the other days, that she is thrilled when she gets the chance to sit down and read a book. “I love to read,” she said. “Itʼs a hobby of mine with any spare time I get.” Ellis has no preference of book or author, just as long as she has some pages to turn in her hands. Ellis currently resides in Anaheim with her two roommates but is soon moving closer to the CSUF campus to live in her own apartment. “I canʼt do the roommate thing anymore,” Ellis said, “I just want to get my own place.” With her busy schedule, who can blame her? She needs all of the alone time she can get after a day of helping others. She even offered to give me a lift back to the front of the campus where we met, once we reached her car.
MAY 11 THRU MAY 21: Catch Cal State Fullertonʼs production of the critically acclaimed “Cabaret,” directed by James R. Taulli, with musical direction by Mitchell Hanlon and choreography by William Lett. Evening and matinee shows will run throughout May. Tickets cost $16 to $18. For information, call (714) 2783371. MAY 19: Last day of classes.
OFF CAMPUS TODAY THRU SATURDAY: The Irvine International Family Festival is a celebration of the world through the performing arts. The festival will provide international cultural experiences, education and exchange for children and families by presenting performing arts experiences for young audiences. For more information, visit www.thebarclay.org.
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CSUF Script Writer’s Paramount Achievement Student pens screenplay about hemophobic vampire living during 1980s AIDs epidemic By Jamie Quarles
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little alcohol infused with intense music blasting in the background is what makes Cal State Fullerton student Erik Lynch produce his best work. The radio-TV-film major always knew he wanted to write scripts since he was young. Lynch has been writing since he was 11 years old, and when he was 16 Photo Provided by Erik Lynch he produced his first complete feature script. ONWARD HO: Comedic writer Erik A comedic writer, the 23-year-old is Lynch in dressed up as a pirate. no stranger to script writing. He has had one play in production at CSUF and at the Grand Central Theatre. mitted their work to the contest and Lynch said it was funny to go see his were honored by Paramount President play, “Roommates,” at Grand Central Gail Berman, Selbo said. because the people at the door were The work Lynch submitted to the contrying to charge him $10 to see his own test was called “Vampire Awareness.” play. Lynch said he and the other contesLynch wrote one feature script called tants had to submit a concise version of “Mannequin Mayhem” – one of his their script that was five pages, and a favorite films – that was nominated for more elaborate, 15-page version of the an award at the radio-TV-film awards same story. ceremony. Lynchʼs script was about a vamLynchʼs script “Desert pire in the 1980s that was Island,” which was made scared of biting his vicinto a short film, won an tims because of the AIDS award at the ceremony for epidemic, Lynch said. “I want to be the Lynch, as well as anothbest director. Lynch won the er student, Eric Olague, world’s greatest Outstanding Writing received honorable menscreenwriter.” Student Award for the tion for their scripts, department, held at Dave Selbo said. & Busters at the Block in Lynch said the expeOrange on May 6. rience at Paramount Erik Lynch “It meant something to was depressing for him me,” Lynch said. because everyone at the “I had never won an awards banquet seemed Fullerton Student award for the school phony, and he was unhapbefore.” py because he didnʼt win. Edward Fink, chair of Still, he said he enjoyed the Radio-TV-Film Department, said going on a tour of the studios, as well as the winner of the Outstanding Writing the food at the banquet. Student Award needed to demonstrate Lynch is currently interning as a great story structure, engaging charac- production assistant for The Asylum, an ters and had to have a unique voice. organization that produces and distrib“Erikʼs screenplay encompassed all utes movies that go directly to DVD. of these things,” Fink said. After he graduates from school this Still, Lynchʼs success didnʼt stop summer, he hopes to continue to work at there. The Asylum and eventually write some On May 3, Lynch submitted a short of their movies. script to Paramount Pictures with the What does Lynch want to do as his advice of Prof. career? Jule Selbo for a contest that focused With confidence exuding from his on HIV/AIDS. hazel eyes, Lynch said he wants to be a Many colleges, universities and film screenwriter, because it is something he schools of California were invited has always wanted to be. to participate in the contest. Besides “I want to be the worldʼs greatest Lynch, seven other CSUF students sub- screenwriter,” he said.
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Finals are approaching and many students will soon be flooding through the doors of the mermaid trademarked coffee houses. A new search engine, Delocator.net, provides relief for those in search of alternatives to the crowded cookiecutter coffee shops. Delocator.net, is a search engine that allows visitors to locate independently owned shops located within a fivemile radius of the specified zip code. According to Delocator.net there are approximately 106 Starbucks Coffee Companyʼs surrounding the city of Fullerton within a five-mile radius. Delocator.net also provides a listing of Starbucks locations within the same perimeter for those who are loyal to the sand dollar. Delocator.net relies heavily on its users. One
individual created it, and all coffee house entries are submitted by visitors to the Web site, which leaves the evaluation of independent houses up to consumers. The site listed 61 independent coffee houses located in the city of Fullerton, CSUFʼs MJʼs Espresso was included among the list. Rahn Kim, owner and manager of Itʼs a Grind in La Habra invites students and those trying to steer away from a commercial environment to visit her coffee shop. “We are not a drink factory, we take pride and care in every drink we make,” Kim said.
Today old-fashioned coffee shops are very scarce, but the majority of the shops listed offer a modern “mom and pop” shop experience. Kim said Itʼs a Grind has a unique customer service, instead of shouting out the name of the customer or drink, “We walk over and hand the drink with a customer with a smile … our core ideology is to provide an exceptional experience,” she said. Jenna Starr, an employee at McClainʼs in Fullerton, said, “We are very diverse with the people that hangout here.” McClainʼs is geared toward the late-night crowds; their doors stay open until 3 a.m. McClainʼs displays artwork monthly created by local artists and caters to both the studying and social crowd. McClainʼs not only offers board and card games for customers, but they also carry food items including sandwiches, salads and more, Starr said. Gypsy Den coffee house and restaurant located in Santa Ana carries a wide array of bakery items. “We do all of our own baking, we have a full restaurant, and we bake bread, muffins and a lot more,” said manager Kathrine Graziano. Another aspect separating independent coffee shops from corporate ones are the customer incentives that are offered. Both Itʼs a Grind and the Gypsy Den offer frequent buyer cards which accumulate credit toward future purchases. Other incentives include providing music entertainment performed by local artists, coffee house representatives said. Pricing at independent coffee houses vary from shop to shop, but the majority are either below or the equivalent of Starbucks prices. “Although the site may read as a ploy against one particular coffee joint, the aim of the site is to become less one-dimensional and to promote creative solutions to the power struggle between large corporations … and the rest of us,” according to Delocator.net.
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Faculty Wages Under Negotiation Administration has tried to close salary gap; critics say efforts not enough By Natalie Murillo
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Negotiations for the faculty contract regarding salary and compensation are still under way. “Faculty salaries are not adequate enough for members to afford housing and other necessaries,” Prof. G. Nanjundappa said. Nanjundappa, who is the Fullerton chapter president of the California Faculty Association, said the chancellor and the Board of Trustees do not adequately address the faculty salary problem. He said a 16 percent gap exists between CSU faculty wages and the wages for faculty at comparable universities. The usual excuse given for lack of salary increase, Nanjundappa said, is the budget crisis in California. “That doesnʼt mean you should not ask,” he said. “If you donʼt ask for the money, who will give it to you?” He added the chancellor and board are not doing a good job of representing the faculty. “I donʼt see any significant attempt that is being made to seek out funding from the state of California,” Nanjundappa said. The California Faculty Association has made every attempt, Nanjundappa said, to advise the chancellor and the board to seek adequate funds from the state. The association makes a serious effort to lobby legislature in Sacramento to provide adequate funds for the CSU system by drawing attention to the problem, he said. With low starting salaries, it makes it harder to recruit and retain faculty members.
“We try to be competitive of other CSUs in Southern California. We want to hire the best faculty we can,” said Ephraim Smith, vice president for Academic Affairs. He added the turnover rate at CSUF is high among faculty. “They [California Post-secondary Education Commission] produced the 16 percent figure,” said Alice Sunshine, communications director for the association. The association is a government agency that oversees higher education, she said. “The administration have said multiple times that they wanted to close the gap,” Sunshine said. She added the gap has gotten larger rather than smaller, and bargaining is going exceptionally slow. Sunshine said it would take more than one contract to fix the current situation. What it means is teachers will go teach in other states because they canʼt afford to live in California on such low wages, she said. “When it was time to give raises to the 23 campus presidents, they moved quickly. Some of the raises were larger than a beginning professorʼs salary,” she said. Nanjundappa said he would like to be optimistic that something can be done, but unfortunately, he doesnʼt see a solution to the problem. Smith added that negotiations with the association have been going on for a year, and while they continue to negotiate, the old contract keeps getting extended. It is currently extended to July 1. He said he hopes there is an agreement soon. So far, the association and the negotiating team have agreed on summer school details, such as rate of pay and faculty employed for summer, he said. Smith said the two main issues are hiring faculty and collective bargaining. “The process we do in hiring is not what we do in collective bargaining,” he said.
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struggle financially she has not stopped working hard. This time around she has a secure sense of peace and belonging. The Winningham family believes in living under Godʼs will. Winningham and her family are intensely involved in their church. She has become a leader at church and a hymnal reader on Sunday morning. The children are involved in youth groups and participate in mission trips. Father Patrick Donavan, priest of St. Julianaʼs Catholic church in Fullerton said, “As a church we believe the first moment of conception is life. If life is there we are not to interfere with it.” Winningham has chosen not to interfere with the birth of the children. “I look at every single one of my kids and canʼt “I look at every imagine not having one of them,” single one of my she said. kids and can’t Wi n n i n g h a m has voluntarily imagine not attended parenthaving one of ing classes at them.” Parent Help USA in Newport Beach Melanie for the past 10 Winningham years. Parent Help Mother of 11 USA is a nonprofit Child Abuse Prevention Center in Newport Beach that offers free parenting classes that teach how to improve parenting skills and to effectively discipline children without physically hurting them. Sally Nava, director and founder of Parent Help USA, said, “Each parent has a different tactic that works in their family. The thing that separates Melanie from the rest of the parents is that she prays for each of her children every morning. It shows in the kind of mother she is. She is a testament to being able to handle anything if you want to.” Winninghamʼs listens intensely to each story, rhyme and concern, she gives each of her children undivided attention. When her children play a board game, Winningham joins them. Winningham is not alone in raising her children, the older siblings help care for the younger ones. Watching Winningham interact with her children is like viewing a flock of birds form a perfect “V”. One doesnʼt know how such precise complex synchronization is able to be accomplished, but the hand of God does comes to mind.
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process that colleges exercise. Different departments hire full-time and FROM PAGE 1 part-time employees, Graboyes said. The office of Academic Affairs hires full-time employees, and the dean in each Robin Graboyes, assistant director of college hires part-time faculty members. Faculty Affairs and Records, CSUF has The number of instructors hired is deter120 full-time lecturers, 592 tenured and mined based on the universityʼs budget and tenure-track and 1,125 part-time faculty the demand for professors. This year, the College of Humanities and members. These statistics indicate that CSUF Social Sciences is expected to receive 30 largely relies on part-time faculty mem- out of the total full-time hires. As of now bers. Unfortunately, even though part-time the Political Science Department and the professors make up for the majority of Criminal Justice Department have the lead instructors on campus, in the number of instructor requests, Smith said. their teaching status does In an effort to attract not completely guarantee “The university has more recruits CSUF also secure employment. always [been] dependent offers lower cost housing “The university has on part-time faculty.” options available to all always and has continued to be dependent on CSUF faculties. Arnold Joe Arnold part-time faculty,” Arnold said currently two housAssoc. Dean of Arts ing projects are available, said. the University Gables and If CSUF hires a parttime employee and the college decides to the Heights both of which have homes have the faculty member return for the fol- priced way under the market value. lowing year, as part of a union contract the Students can expect to see many new professor must be allowed to teach the same faces among faculty members during fall amount of units or more, Arnold said. 2006. Currently, CSUFʼs goal is to close the Although, this year has been described as wide gap between the number of part-time one of the largest increases in hiring posiand full-time faculty employees, which is tions, Smith and Arnold, did not indicate the reason why departments are looking to that this would increase the number of new increase in tenure-track employees he said. courses or sections that could be added to Hiring faculty members is a multi-step next yearʼs schedule.
PREVENT FROM PAGE 1 something in a hurry when your legs are like Jell-O as mine are. They just give out from under you.” Falls and related injuries are very common in older adults who have arthritis, according to allaboutarthritis.com. Onethird of the population over the age of 65 have reported falling at least one time a year, while one out of every two home falls produces a hip fracture, according to the site. “I never thought much about falling when I get older,” said Ryan Lopez, a junior political science major. “I guess I never knew it was such a threat for older people, but this will definitely stick with me as I get older and more fragile.” White men have the highest fall-related death rates, followed by white women, black men and then black women, according
to the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control. Women sustain approximately 80 percent of all hip fractures. People 85 and over are 10 to 15 times more likely to suffer hip fractures than people ages 60 to 65, according to the center. Falls can be prevent in many ways, including maintaining a regular exercise program to increase lower body strength, making living areas safe, asking doctors to prescribe medications with minimal side effects when possible and annual eye exams. “CSUFʼs Center for Successful Aging offers a range of balance and mobility classes for older adults at different levels of fall risk as well as well-rounded physical activity program for healthy older adults,” Rose said. “Following a comprehensive assessment of their balance and mobility, our clients are placed in a class that best meets their individual abilities and needs.” For more information on Fall Prevention, visit www.stopfalls.org.
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Professor Returns From International Film Festival By Aaron Holtsclaw
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Cal State Fullerton professor Bob Davis recently returned from the Hong Kong International Film Festival, which he attended to continue his research on Asian Cinema and write an article for a Web Site called Senses of Cinema. Aside from teaching at CSUF, Davis who regularly attends the Los Angeles and San Francisco film festivals, often writes for American Cinematographer magazine and attempts to watch as many films as possible. “I was very impressed with the festival,” Davis said. “The pro-
grammers there have really good taste in finding undiscovered noncommercial but artistically valuable films.” Davis viewed 15 Japanese films from established directors and unknowns alike. “Su-Ki-Da” which translates into “I love you” was one film of interest by Hiroshi Ishikawa. The first time director spent nine years making the film in order to watch the lead actress age normally from 18 to 27 “without relying on cheesy effects,” Davis said. One thing Davis said he found particularly exciting about his trip was the enthusiasm of the young people in Hong Kong. “I attended many screenings with 400 teenage and 20-year-old
“I took World Cinema with him, and I liked his style.” Kateland Brown Fullerton Student
people,” he said. This is a contrast to his experience at art films in California whose audience is generally older, Davis said. Davis spent time with cinematographer Christopher Doyle, who filmed famous Wong KarWai films, “Fallen Angels” and “Chungking Express,” as well as film star Asano Tadanobu, who was featured in the festivals gala film “Invisible Waves.” Davis worked as a film critic
for Spin magazine in 1997. At a viewing held at Planet Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Davis viewed “Sonatine” by Takeshi Kitano that begun his love of Asian cinema. “Four minutes into the film I was bored, at thirty minutes I thought it was very strange, by the end of film I was obsessed with finding out more about Kitano,” he said. Davisʼs quest to follow the sixdegrees of Kitano led him to follow other directors. “Films are not about the actors, not about cults of personality, you should never watch a movie because Tom Cruise is in it, but you should watch a film heʼs in with a good director,” Davis said. Though a professor of Asian cinema, his favorite films tend to
be Japanese. They have a history of composition and design which coincides with his tastes a little more then other Asian cinema, he said. When the subject comes to Hollywood films about Asian culture such as “Memoirs of a Geisha” or “The Last Samurai,” Davis views the qualities of the films as not well. But he said he hopes they “evidence an interest for Asian culture and history which I hope will balloon allowing more Asian films to come to the us.” Davis said he was very impressed with the excitement of the Hong Kong public that he observed going to see interesting films. With the current trend of
Japanese horror films being remade by Hollywood, Davis said he hopes the philosophies of Asian filmmakers might have an impact on American cinema. Several students have also expressed their excitement in Davisʼs classroom and his teachings. “I really enjoyed his class last semester,” said Jacob Plsek, teacherʼs aide for New Asian Cinema. “I think Mr. Davis is an interesting guy, and I wanted to see the films over again.” CSUF student Kateland Brown also agrees. “I took World Cinema with him, and I liked his style,” she said, explaining why she decided to take New Asian Cinema as well.
Trade Textbooks for Cash
Titan Shops bought almost $1 million in books from students last year By Stephanie Ortiz
Daily Titan Staff Writer
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BOOK WORMS
Students peruse books for sale at the Pollak Library Tuesday.
The end of the semester is here and students hurting for money have the chance to sell those expensive books for a little extra scratch this summer. Whether posting fliers around campus or selling books out on the street corner, donʼt fret; Titan Shops will be buying back books starting May 17 in: the main bookstore, the Humanities Building and in the front of the Nutwood Parking Structure. The Irvine campus will also be buying back books as will local, off-campus bookstores. Titan Shops buys books yearround but cannot always give the full buyback amount if they do not know if the book will be used again in the following semester. The school will only buy books until their quota is met, so it is first come first serve.
The books will be bought back at half of what they will sell it for, said Steve Magaña, text manager of Titan Shops. If instructors have not put in a requisition for the book to be used the following semester, the bookstore will only buy it back for wholesale price. “Itʼs too much energy to try to rip somebody off than it is to be honest and upfront,” Magaña said. Last semester CSUF bought back almost $1 million in books, which was the single largest purchase of the year, he said. “We always try to buy as many as we can,” he said, and students can check online to see how much they can get for their books before they come to campus. Text Mart, a local bookstore located near the corner of Chapman Avenue and State College Boulevard, buys books year round and gives 50 percent of what students pay for the book, new or used. “We have a complete buyback because we carry all the subjects,” Barbara Macfarland, Text Mart manager said. Macfarland said Text Mart
purchases a list from CSUF to see what books will be used each semester. Text Mart will hold contests for students to win an iPod, gas card and up to $250 of textbooks for the fall semester starting on Monday of finals week. Macfarland said they will be giving away free doughnuts and pizza on May 25 and 26. Little Professor Book Center manager Michael OʼConnor said there would also be a contest for people at his local bookstore. Students have an opportunity to win a free laptop and gift certificates for books. Students can get maximum value for their books at Little Professor before June 9. The buyback margin is 50 percent of original purchase price, only if an instructor has placed an order for the book to be used again. Little Professor Book Center is planning to expand by fall semester and the store will be carrying more merchandise for CSUF students. Whichever way students decide to sell books back, the one thing to remember is the way to get the most money is if an instructor has plans to use the book again.
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N E W S @ D A I LY T I T A N . C O M
Cheap Housing Hard to Come By Students search for affordable living spaces despite rising costs in Orange County By Lauren McKinney
Daily Titan Staff Writer
SKATE OR DIE
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Eddie Rojas busts out a Benihanna at the Brookhurst Skate Park in Anaheim, where many devoted skaters go daily to perfect tricks.
As the school year ends, many students take on the task of finding a place to live for next year. Because the price of housing isnʼt cheap in Orange County, it is crucial for students to compare prices of nearby apartments, and the dorms available on-campus to get the best deal. Although the dorms primarily house incoming freshman, many upperclassmen have lived there for up to four years. “I like living in the dorms, because I donʼt have to fight for a parking spot to go to class,” junior Jessica VanHoven said. “I just leave 10 minutes before class and walk there.” VanHoven has lived in the dorms for three years, and plans to spend her fourth year there too. “Living in the dorms is just a lot cheaper than living in most apartments,” she said. Although living in the dorms may seem expensive at $4,504 per academic year for a double occupancy room in a suite that houses six students, or $6,004 for a single occupancy room in a suite that houses four students, it is about the same price as a nearby apartment. Students may also want to take into consideration the added expenses of living in an apartment compared to living in the dorms or at home. “The convenience of living in the dorms attracts students because they can access the campus without a car,” said Lou Gill, the associate director of the residence halls at CSUF. “Students might not think it is a bargain [living in the dorms], but it is; I donʼt think students take into consideration the extra costs of living in an apartment.” Campus housing breaks down to $643.43 a month for a double occu-
pancy, and $857.71 a month for a single occupancy room, that includes a bed space in a furnished, air-conditioned suite, with gas, electricity, water, and Internet access included in the monthly rent. Living on campus also has 24-hour campus security, and is a short walk to the main campus. Rent is also only paid for the months that school is in session. Living off campus in an apartment can be a lot of fun, but it also may cost a lot to live there. “I like living in an apartment, but I donʼt like paying extra costs besides rent,” junior Heidi Cramer said. “Not only do I have to pay for rent, but I pay for cable, Internet, electricity, water, trash pick-up service and a fee for a parking space.” Cramer lived in the dorms for two years, and has lived at the Camden Parkside Apartments on Associated Road for one year. Although living in an apartment can be expensive, “Itʼs worth it,” Cramer said. The cheapest apartments within five miles of campus are the Arbor Park Apartments on State College Boulevard, starting at $830 a month, and the Hillcrest Glen Village Apartments on Lemon Avenue, for a three-bedroom apartment at $1,100 a month, according to CSUFʼs housing Web site. The Web site recommends when looking for apartments, it may be helpful to bring a list of questions to ask the manager regarding average utility prices, and the amenities they offer. It is also a good idea to go on a tour of the complex and see the different rooms offered. Although the dorms and off-campus housing can be good places to live, some students prefer to live at home with their parents. “Living with my parents isnʼt the ideal situation, but itʼs the cheapest,” CSUF student Tim Davidson said. “I work and save my money so I can get a place of my own after I graduate.” Whether students live on campus, off campus, or at home, it is important to compare prices when choosing a place to live.
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NEWS
Celebrities Launch Fashion Lines to Stay in Limelight Singers venture from the studio to the runway to market personal style By Kristi Allen
Daily Titan Staff Writer
The appetites of many successful music artists today are no longer satisfied by music alone. The most famous are branching into as many fields as possible, one of which is fashion. Jessica Simpson, Eve, Gwen Stefani and Jennifer Lopez are just a few of the stars that are becoming or already are fashion icons. Men are venturing out with their own fashion lines too. A couple of these artists are P. Diddy and Usher. Despite soaring profits for many of these new lines, not everyone approves. “I think itʼs a little too much,” said Syed Shahbaz, a communications major with an emphasis in public relations at Cal State Fullerton. “I think they are overdoing it, and that they should stick to expressing their natural talent and leave the clothing to designers.” Jessica Simpson has a clothing line out called Princy. This particular line puts a lot of emphasis on jeans, but consists of just about every type of clothing one could imagine. “Princy is full of everyday wear like casual tees, plaid, and embroidered button-down shirts, baby-doll tops, jeans, skirts, sweater vests and tailored tweed blazers,” said Jamie Edmond, Macyʼs sales representative. Her newest addition to the fashion world is a shoe line. Simpsonsʼ shoe line will be sold in major department stores including Nordstrom, Macyʼs and
Dillards. The shoes will range in price from $60 to $160. “Her shoe line covers just about every style such as cork wedges to cute sling backs to even chunky heels that look great with jeans,” said Jacelynn Mclwee, Nordstrom sales representative. These particular celebrities are becoming more business-oriented by exploring new aspects of fame other than as music artists. Another clothing line called Fetish -– by the music artist Eve who serves as the creative director –- was launched in fall of 2003. This line offers urban clothes for juniors and adult women along with womenʼs sportswear, headwear, footwear and luggage. “Eveʼs line comprises urban denim as well as including fabrics like velour, satin, cotton, spandex and corduroy,” said Megan Dennis, Macyʼs sales representative. Prices vary from $28 to $88 for tops, and $48 to $148 for jeans and $125 to $350 for activewear. Gwen Stefani is another music artist with her own fashion line. Called L.A.M.B. – which stands for love, angel, music, baby -– the line has recently been expanded to include underwear, baby clothes, and even digital cameras. Stefani has a new collection in the works called Harajuku Lovers that includes Japanese-themed accessories, as well as ruffled raincoats, art-deco cocktail dresses and much more. She also has Harlow halter dresses, inspired by her role as Jean Harlow in “The Aviator.” “Gwen, like Simpson, is launching a shoe line, LAMB shoes, but the styles are completely different,” said Dan Waltzman, Neiman Marcus sales representative. Gwenʼs shoe line has an athletic style. The footwear is made
of leather and mainly black, white or gold. The shoes feature different types of logos and in some cases have details like cashmere lining and 24-karat gold-plated hardware. The athletic footwear will range between the prices of $130 to $150. “Jennifer Lopezʼs line has been most successful of any artistsʼ in history and includes many different types of clothing for young women, including jeans, tees, coats, belts, purses and sexy lingerie,” Waltzman said. Lopez is also getting ready to launch a jewelry line, along with a line of hats, gloves and scarves. In November 2005 she launched a new clothing line called Sweetface. “Sweetface is full of looks for the younger generation, and her line just keeps on going, and her fans keep on buying her products,” said Ryan Dustin, Saks Fifth Avenue sales representative. So far Lopez has posted impressive numbers from her fashion lines. She grossed $130 million last year despite only being in business since 2001. P. Diddyʼs collection is known as Sean John and covers a wide range of hip-hop clothing geared towards boys and men between the ages of 12 and 40. Usher is another male artist planning to release his line this year. He is looking into watches, clothes, perfume, cologne, facial and acne products. “I think the women look hot in their celebrity wear, but as far as for me, I donʼt really like the clothing that is put out by Puff Daddy for example,” said John Roush business finance major at CSUF. “His Sean John wear looks too street to me. Itʼs just not my style,”
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Students Dive Deep for Money for Scuba Course
CSUF class suffers from perceived lack of interest, insufficient funding By Natalie Murillo
Daily Titan Staff Writer
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icture the tropical Hawaiian setting; scuba diving deep enough to see the coral up close and the intricately designed plates on the sea turtleʼs distinct shells. By taking the scuba courses on campus, this scene is very possible. “Itʼs changed my life,” Lt. Larry Abbott said. Abbott, the instructor for the Cal State Fullerton scuba program said scuba is something people keep with them for the rest of their lives. Abbott, who took over the program about six years ago, said the class can take up to 32 students. However, the class never fills up. He said he thinks the cost is what stops people from enrolling. “I wish there was something we could do about it,” Abbott said. Students have to pay for the rentals, which, going through the two companies that offer student discounts, could cost from $20 to $25 for a set of pool equipment and $40 to $45 for an ocean set, Abbott said. He said although Fullerton College offers the equipment without charge to the students, maintenance would cost CSUF a great deal, and the students would have to pay in the end. Also, companies that rent to students fix the equipment when-
ever it needs repair, he said. the standards for his training, and “Our equipment is excellent,” he tells them whether the students Fullerton College Prof. Rhett meet the standards. Price said. If Abbott feels the students Price added he pitches in a have met the standards, the assocouple thousand dollars of his ciation issues the students their own money for maintenance of certification cards or “c-cards.” the equipment every year. People who want to become “Itʼs definitely not going to instructors must have certain make you any money,” Price prerequisites such as a physical said. to make sure the person is fit Abbott added to dive and does not CSUF used to have have illness or injury equipment, however that could effect their it became too cost ability to conduct prohibitive for the training, said David Maintenance school to keep the Wells, the associawould cost equipment. tionʼs consultant for Abbott said the training and quality CSUF a great department chair manager. deal, and the would more likely He added the assodrop the program than students would ciation deals with get equipment. have to pay in well over 70 percent “The demand of certifications for in the end. is not there,” said recreational scuba Kathy Koser, chair diving and well over of the Kinesiology 50 percent all of the Department. world. Koser said if she Abbott added had students calling during his final he Lt. Larry her and e-mailing her always asks the stuAbbott about the class she dents what was good would do something about the class and about the equipment, what could be done to CSUF Intructor but that is not the make it better. case. Students respond Koser added saying they enjoyed the Kinesiology the interaction with Department has never the other students. been doing better Abbott said stuwith student enrollment doubling dents get close, because they in the past five years. need to know and trust each other Abbott said the Professional because the only person who can Association of Diving Instructors, save your life underwater is your a worldwide organization, sets scuba buddy.
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TITAN EDITORIAL
Providing insight, analysis and perspective since 1960
OPINION
Racial Stereotypes Alive and Well In O.C. By Cristina Rodriguez
Daily Titan Staff Writer
TAPPING INTO PRIVACY
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he federal government ended its investigation into the Bush administrationʼs warrrantless wiretapping program yesterday amid Justice Department difficulties in obtaining the proper security clearance to conduct the investigation. The purpose of the investigation isnʼt to determine wrongdoing, but rather to see if the wiretapping program has violated any ethical rules.Since January, the Justice Department has been submitting requests to obtain the necessary clearance to investigate the program, but those requests were denied Tuesday. Justice Department officials say without proper clearance, an investigation would be impossible to conduct. They did assure the public that the program has had extensive oversight by both the congressional and executive branches since its inception.The Bush administration vehemently defends the wiretapping program because itʼs an essential intelligence tool in the War on Terror. They have paid little attention to the questions raised by civil libertarians who express concerns that the program violates the constitutional rights of those who are spied on. Why should they? If people donʼt have anything to hide, then they donʼt have anything to worry about, right? At some point in the post-Sept. 11 age, the United States is going to have to figure out which value we hold more dear: safety or
freedom. While the two values arenʼt always mutually exclusive, it stands to reason that the more rights we give our government, the easier it would be for them to protect us. Conversely, without so much government oversight into the everyday lives of its citizens, there is more potential to be exposed to the dangerous intentions of other people. We must ask ourselves if we are a nation that yearns to be free, or a nation that yearns to be safe. Our history would suggest that our founding fathers were inherently distrustful of government and its potential to abuse power, which many critics claim the Bush administration has done with its wiretapping program. But should we cast aside antiquated values like the right of every citizen to be left well enough alone? No. The federal government should work to keep terrorists from wrecking havoc on the United States, but not at the cost of its citizensʼ rights. The government should allow some degree of transparency to the practices employed against citizens that might violate their rights if the interests of national security permit them to do so. Therefore they should allow the Justice Department to investigate the wiretapping program. What they shouldnʼt do is erect an impenetrable wall of silence to keep citizens in the dark about what such security programs really do. If they donʼt have anything to hide, they donʼt have anything to worry about, right?
Editorial Board Philip Fuller, Opinion Editor Nicole M. Smith, Executive Editor Kim Orr, Managing Editor In deference to the paradigm established by venerable Swiss philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau, unsigned Titan Editorials strive to represent the general will of the Daily Titan editorial board and do not necessarily reflect the view of the university.
O P I N I O N @ D A I LY T I T A N . C O M
It was a Friday evening. Not just any other Friday evening, it was the evening of Cinco de Mayo. Cinco de Mayo is not a big holiday for Mexicans. It is not the celebration of our independence. It celebrates our victory over the French in the Battle of Puebla. Anyways I spent my Cinco de Mayo in a very interesting way. A few of the girls in my club, Hermanas Unidas, attended a play called “The Mexican OC”, a play about the history of Mexicans and their contribution in Orange County. I was extremely excited and thought it was a great way to spend my day. The audience was comprised of mostly Latinos but there were a few other ethnicities. There were two Caucasians and an Asian sitting directly behind me. The only reason I noticed who was sitting behind me was because of the comments that were being made. “Yeah, Mexicans are so stupid,” one guy said. They chuckled and seemed to enjoy themselves.
I turned around but tried to ignore the rude comments. With each comment I became more and more infuriated. I was watching what I felt was a beautiful, heartfelt, educational tribute to my culture and these jerks were making it a joke. As one of the characters compared our bronze complexions to titles such as mocha or café, one of them chuckled and said, “Yea Mexicans are like Starbucks. Ha, and they work there too.” Throughout the entire play they proceeded to make racist and crude jokes. At the end of the play the only impression they were left with was, “Man the director has huge tits!” What the hell is that? Now I know youʼre probably thinking, youʼre overreacting, everyone is racist, get over it. Well I canʼt and I wonʼt. For once in my life I felt ashamed – ashamed of who I was. I felt like I was being generalized as an idiot too. Shame shame shame! Thatʼs all I felt. The shame and the anger became all too real yesterday. My boyfriend and I were pulled over by a police officer yesterday.
He was not speeding or breaking any laws, just driving home from the gym and having a good time. We were pulled over to the side of the road and I knew it, more shame. The officer not only took my boyfriendsʼ license but also mine. I was just the passenger, what did he need with my information? They proceeded to ask if we had been on probation, if we had been arrested, what we were doing, and if we had illegal substances in the car. I had never been pulled over, but my boyfriend had several times for nothing. In my mind all I could think is heʼs Mexican, heʼs got a shaved head, an LA cap turned to the side, piercings, a black civic with raiders paraphernalia and a system that could shatter windows. All they could see is that he fit the description of a thug. He isnʼt a thug and Iʼm not a troublemaker. As our licenses were returned and we were given no ticket for the supposedly broken taillight, nor any other explanation. I had never felt so humiliated in my life. People have told me, “Oh, theyʼre
just doing their job,” or, “Youʼre just anti-American,” and even, ”Youʼre such a radical.” I am none of these. I am me. I am a human being and I have the right to feel the way I feel. I voice my opinion and I celebrate my culture. What right does anyone have to stereotype me, or any other ethnicity? I am not anti-American, I give thanks I was born here. Thatʼs right, I was born here, Iʼm not a “beaner” or “wetback” and neither is my grandfather who came from Mexico to contribute and become a citizen. Why isnʼt it okay for us to celebrate our history and speak our language and wear our clothing? Why do we have to shut up? Iʼm tired of shutting up. The next time you want to call me greaser, idiot, chola, call me radical, or pull me over, remember I am just like you. You have seen me and others like me at school, at work, at the mall or serving you food. Remember how you want to be treated and want others to treat you. Itʼs not just about Mexicans, but other ethnicities too. Next time be humane, and let me watch the play.
with the muscle car or motorcycle. The guy with a smirk instead of a smile and a look that makes you forget even for a second that heʼs totally wrong for you. Every woman at some point or another has her obsession with the bad boy, but unlike the movies most bad boys donʼt have that heart of gold that makes them change their “wicked ways” for the love of a good woman. Instead, most bad boys will spend the rest of their days going through good girls like dirty shirts. Why do women go after something they know they donʼt want when they could go after something they do? It seems like every woman is guilty of saying, “I just want a nice guy. Someone whoʼll treat me right,” yet all she ever seems to go after is the jerk. The guy who gives
off a bad boy image and offers her nothing in terms of a stable relationship. The problem is by constantly going after the guys who are totally wrong for us we give an image that we donʼt want guys who treat us well. The type of guy who hold open doors, pull out chairs and remember our names the next morning. The nice guy has a bad reputation. People see him as the buddy. They are the guys you call at 3 a.m. when you realize youʼve just made a huge mistake, and the person you call when the bad boy doesnʼt return your calls. Those nice guys need some love in their lives too. While the nice guy may not offer that sense of danger or mystique that makes the bad boy so appealing, he does offer his own sense of adventure.
They are the guys whoʼll treat you like you want to be treated. They are the guys who remember your birthday even when you arenʼt sleeping with them. They are the guys who offer to pay for dinner for you and your friends because he feels like it. And unlike the bad boy, the nice guy is willing to change, to try new things and in some ways become a bit of that bad boy you crave so much. The truth of the matter is that while girls are attracted to the bad boy, in the end we want the nice guy. Someone who is kind, caring, and shows a genuine interest in the person they are seeing. So to all you nice guys out there, stick it out. Youʼre one of those things every girl wants, she just hasnʼt found you yet.
Nice Guys Shouldn’t Finish Last
Dating and Mating
There is just something about tattoos, 5 oʼclock shadows, and devil may care attitudes that get us all hot and bothered. Granted we all know the bad Virginia boy isnʼt the one Terzian we want to bring Columnist home to meet the parents, but thatʼs not going to stop us from bringing them home for some other evening activities. Ever since “Rebel Without a Cause,” women have had an obsession with the bad boy. Heʼs the guy
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By Amy Robertson
For the Daily Titan At a time when many women consider “Sex and the City” the authority on relationships and men look to the pages of Playboy to find their “ideal” mate, sex often plays center stage in the minds of both genders, making or breaking a possible attraction. “College students are becoming increasingly sexually active for two reasons: There is an accelerated [drive] for mating and kids who were not wild or misbehaving at home go off to college and go crazy with their newfound independence,” Sharon Gerstenzang, a psychologist specializing in relationship therapy said. “We are part of only 5 percent of Earthʼs species that are monogamous.” With so many engaging in sex and so many movies and TV shows about sex, it might be easy to believe itʼs human nature to be promiscuous. But John Q. Patton, an anthropology professor at Cal State Fullerton, disagrees. “Humans are heading toward more committed, monogamous relationships,” he said. Part of a monogamous relationship, is the ritual known in the United States as courtship or dating. “People date because they are short-term mating and are just looking to have fun,” Patton said. “On the other hand, a lot of people engage in longterm mating. These people are looking for a serious partner and are weeding out the insufficient mates.” But who chooses whom? “The sex that invests the most in the offspring should be choosier in mate choice, and the sex that invests the least in offspring should be more competitive in accessing members of the opposite sex,” Patton said, referring to the Parental Investment Theory. Gerstenzang agreed, adding that women are the choosers and men are the doers. Women are more in touch with their emotions and intuition, while men are more logic-centered and more interested in acting as the protector and pleaser in a relationship, he said. A personʼs dating patterns also have much to do with their upbringing, Gerstenzang said. In the Muslim culture, dating is taboo, said Shakir
Haniffa, a second-year business major at Fullerton Community College. Haniffa is from Sri Lanka and has only lived in the United States for three years. Surprised at how open relationships are in America, Haniffa said that Sri Lankan parents consider dating a personal insult. Arranged marriages are still a major part of the life there, he said. Although dating is taboo in Sri Lanka, some teenagers decide to ignore their cultural restrictions. But teenagers who choose to date donʼt go to the traditional dinner and a movie. In order to avoid being seen by anyone, a couple might go out to a park or hang out at school, Haniffa said. Yui Kashiwagi, a third-year communications major at CSUF from Japan, was also surprised when she came to America. Kashiwagi said that dating, as it is known in the United States, does not exist in Japan. In Japan, individuals donʼt date before becoming a couple, and thereʼs no transition between being friends and being boyfriend and girlfriend. It just happens over time, Kashiwagi said. Dating styles vary between states as well. Patton, who used to live near Washington State University, said that in a college town, the typical date consists of partying, while dates in residential areas, such as those around CSUF, tend to fall under the dinner, movie or bar outing category. Even the ways people date have changed dramatically with the emergence and growing popularity of Internet and speed dating. Patton said speed dating is an effective tool for women because theyʼre able to make a decision within the first thirty seconds of meeting a man if they want to see him again. But without speed dating, it can be difficult for both genders to decipher just how attracted the other one is. “ In the best world, both know [that they are attracted to one another] simultaneously,” Gerstenzang said.
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want to buy apparel with the new number,” Boyd said. Another theory is that Michael Jordan was No. 23 and Bryant wants to be one better than Jordan. Boyd does not see this as a good idea for marketing, if it is true. “I think that it is dangerous, no matter how good a player is, to compare oneself in mid career to the greatest player ever,” Boyd said. “If that is the reason, I think [Bryant] is making a mistake. I donʼt think that is the reason.” In the recent playoff letdown, Bryant showed encouraging signs that he is willing to play team
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With the track and field regular season wrapping up, the team is preparing for what Elders considers one of the biggest events of the season – the Big West Conference
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was chosen as the 97th overall player in the 2004 Amateur Draft. Windsorʼs Titan battery mate in 2004, catcher Kurt Suzuki was chosen by the Athletics as the 67th overall pick in the 2004 Amateur Draft. He is currently with Double-A Midland and has posted a .435 onbase percentage in 96 at-bats. Ricky Romero, who pitched for the Titans in 2005, was drafted as the number one choice [sixth overall pick] of the Toronto Blue Jays in the 2005 Amateur Draft. Romero made his first start May 6 with the Single-A Dunedin Blue Jays in a game in which he struck out six batters in three innings. Romero was out all of April with a stiff elbow according to Baseball America. Baseball Americaʼs Will Kimmey said over email that Romero was the best player to come out of CSUF in the last six
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and some feel the reason Bryant is switching numbers is because he is evolving. “I honestly think that people are seeing him change his attitude toward the game,” Eberhart said.
“In the playoffs, you could totally see his different attitude. He is more team oriented.” While the reason for the number change could be months away, Boyd has noticed the change in Bryantʼs image. “I think [Bryant] is making strides in the right direction. I think he is basically a good guy and is very competitive and intense,” Boyd said. “I think that intensity and competitiveness can rub people the wrong way sometimes.” Boyd thinks the news is noteworthy, but doesnʼt feel it is that big of a deal, considering Bryantʼs stature in the NBA. “Fans are attached to the player, not the number,” Boyd said. “The number is symbolic of the player, not the other way around.”
Championships this weekend. “Our main focus of the season is the conference,” Elders said. “Everything else afterwards is gravy.” The conference championship marks the end of the year events in which the entire CSUF team competes before the best advance to the NCAA Championships.
“Weʼre really looking to improve as a whole team,” Elders said. “The kids have worked really hard.” Both Kamaka and Elders are eagerly looking forward to the conference championships this weekend. “We have met many of our goals,” Kamaka said. “Honestly, we have more confidence than we have had in long, long time.”
years and is on the fast track to the majors. In his professional debut in 2005, Romero struck out 22 in 30.2 innings with an ERA of 3.82 with Single-A Dunedin. Other former Titan players in the minors continue to play ball and excel. Outfielder Sergio Pedroza, who was selected in the third round of the 2005 Amateur Draft by the Dodgers has been on a tear. With the Single-A Columbus Catfish, Pedroza has slugged eight home runs in only 104 at-bats. So far, Pedroza has a .606 slugging percentage and a .468 on-base percentage. Third baseman Ronnie Prettyman, who was selected in the 10th round of the 2005 Amateur Draft by the Seattle Mariners, is currently hitting .339 with a .446 slugging percentage in 30 games with the Single-A Inland Empire 66ers. Shortstop Mike Rouse, another River Cat was drafted by the Aʼs in the fifth round of the 2001 Amateur Draft. He has recently brought his bat-
ting average above the Mendoza line with a 3-for-5 performance against the Portland Beavers last week. The shortstop is hitting .280 with two home runs and 13 RBI in 93 at-bats. Scott Howard-Cooper, of the Sacramento Bee, said Rouse will have a hard time finding a spot on the major league roster. “He doesnʼt have much of a chance to reach the majors anytime soon because (Bobby) Crosby, (Marco) Scutaro and (Antonio) Perez are with the Aʼs,” HowardCooper said over e-mail. “And one of the hot shot prospects, Cliff Pennington, is a first-round pick from 2005 who could be pushing for Triple-A next season.” Michael Mirer, a beat writer who covers the River Cats for the Davis Enterprise said that there just isnʼt a big league job for Rouse with the parent club. “Heʼs a solid player in a tough spot because he is behind Bobby Crosby,” Mirer said. “He is sort of in a position that no matter what he does he doesnʼt have a spot on the team.”
basketball. He showed that while he could still be the focal point of the Lakersʼ offense, he had the potential to make his teammates better. Fans have noticed the change
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Clippers Dominant in 122-97 Game 2 Victory Over Suns The Associated Press
The Los Angeles Clippers rebounded with a capital “R” to win Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals. The bigger Clippers swamped the Phoenix Suns on the boards 5726 in a 122-97 victory Wednesday night that evened the best-of-seven series. Game 3 is in Los Angeles on Friday night. Elton Brand, coming off a 40point performance in Game 1, had 27 points and 10 rebounds as all five Clippers starters scored in double figures. Cuttino Mobley, held to three points on 1-for-6 shooting in Game 1, scored 23, as did Sam Cassell, the Clippersʼ 36-year-old point guard. Chris Kaman added 14 points and 16 rebounds and Quentin Ross scored 11 points. Raja Bell, who opened the game
0-for-5, led the Suns with 20 points, while Leandro Barbosa added 19 and Tim Thomas 15. Steve Nash had 14 points and eight assists, then sat out the final 5:44. But the story of this game was rebounding. The Clippers dominated the offensive boards 19-5, leading to a 31-6 advantage in second-chance points. Los Angeles led by as many as 20 points in the first half and 21 in the third quarter. Cassell scored eight points as the Clippers bolted to a 20-6 lead. Cassellʼs three-point play with 33 seconds left put Los Angeles ahead 38-22 after one quarter, and the Clippers scored the first four points of the second to take a 42-22 lead on Corey Maggetteʼs inside basket with 11:17 left in the half. Barbosa, who had 10 points in the second quarter, scored seven in a 9-0 Suns spurt that cut it to 42-31 on his three-point play 9:12 before
halftime. The Brazilianʼs 3-pointer sliced the lead to 50-41 with 5:16 left in the second. The Suns never got within single digits again. Shaun Livingstonʼs tip-in with 1:47 left in the half put Los Angeles up 63-46. Shawn Marion scored on a drive and was fouled, but missed the free throw. Then Bellʼs 3-pointer cut it to 63-51 with 1:10 to play. Marion missed a wide-open layup that would have sliced the lead to 10, then Livingston scored inside just before the halftime buzzer and the Clippers led 65-51. Phoenix never cut into that 14point lead in the second half. Rossʼ three-point play on an offensive rebound gave Los Angeles an 86-65 lead with 5:54 left in the third quarter. The Clippers had more offensive rebounds in the first half (15) than the Suns had defensive rebounds (14). The Suns are 0-4 in the playoffs when they fail to score 100.
Halos’ Bats Awaken in 12-5 Win The Associated Press
The Los Angeles Angelsʼ dry spell ended on a rainy night in Chicago. The Angels scored a season-high six runs in the top of the ninth and ended a three-game losing streak with a 12-5 win over the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday. “That was huge for us,” Tim Salmon said. “It just seems like we were waiting from them to take it from us. ... The floodgates kind of opened after that. Maybe a collective sigh of relief as a group.” Garret Anderson hit a three-run double, Juan Rivera drove in three runs and the Los Angeles Angels scored a season high in runs. The Angels led 6-5 before exploding for a season-high six runs off four White Sox relievers. “Eventually guys are going to do the things theyʼre capable of
doing,” Anderson said. “It was just good to see guys do what theyʼre capable of.” The Angels battered the White Sox bullpen in the ninth as rain fell on U.S. Cellular Field. Salmon had an RBI single, Rivera a two-run double, Robb Quinlan an RBI double and Jose Molina a two-run homer, his first of the season. Los Angeles had managed only three runs and 11 hits in its three previous games, all losses. “The whole game on the offensive side was important,” Angels manager Mike Scioscia said. “It was good to break out and get a little distance against a terrific bullpen.” The Angels won for only the third time in their last 13 games. They had lost eight straight to the White Sox, dating to last seasonʼs AL championship series. Chicago swept a three-game in Anaheim last month and beat the
Angels 9-1 on Tuesday. Ervin Santana (3-1) gave up three runs and three hits in six innings, striking out seven. Francisco Rodriguez pitched 1 1-3 innings to earn his 10th save in 11 chances. Santana retired the first 11 batters, striking out five in that span, and had a no-hitter going until A.J. Pierzynskiʼs ground-rule double in the fifth. One out later, Santana hit Juan Uribe and gave up a three-run homer to Brian Anderson. “Iʼve been practicing in the bullpen keeping the ball down and throwing first pitch strikes,” Santana said. “In the game I tried to do that. Iʼm very happy with my performance today.” The White Sox added two more runs in the seventh off Brendan Donnelly. Scott Podsednik and Tadahito Iguchi each hit RBI singles in the inning.
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Earning Their Way in the Minors Former Titan baseball players hope to get their shots at the next level By steve jones
For the Daily Titan
For every Titan baseball player who has played and currently plays in the Major Leagues, such as Tim Wallach, Mark Kotsay, Aaron Rowand, Kirk Saarloos and Chad Cordero among others, there are other former Cal State Fullerton players who play for clubs at different levels of the minors. Some are prospects and some are just trying to play well enough in order to get another chance to play in the big leagues. For the second overall pick in the 2000 Amateur Draft, the journey may not have been expected for former Titan pitcher Adam Johnson, 26. He spent the first five years of his professional baseball career in the Minnesota Twins organization, but after dominating in the lower levels of the Twins minor league system, he struggled in Triple-A. Johnson was called up to serve short two stints with the big league club in 2001 and 2003, but posted a 10.25 ERA in 26.1 innings. After posting a 5-4 record and a 6.01 ERA for Triple-A Rochester in 2004, the Twins released him. The righthander signed to pitch with the San Diego Surf Dogs of the Golden Baseball League in 2005, where he became one of the leagueʼs top pitchers under manager Terry Kennedy. With an 8-1 record and 2.58 ERA, Johnson got another opportunity to pitch in affiliated ball and last August, the Oakland Athletics purchased his contract from the Surf Dogs. Johnson now pitches for the Sacramento River Cats, the Athleticsʼ Triple-A affiliate.
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Looking back, he said his decision to sign with the Surf Dogs was the best. “It got me back to a place where I could talk to a lot of players that were in the same situation as me,” Johnson said. Johnson mentioned Major League Baseball veteran Kenny Rogers, who spent seven seasons in the minors and is now in his 18th season at age 41, as a player who helps motivate him to continue pitching. Johnson has struggled early this season allowing 11 runs on 12 hits in just three innings on Saturday May 6. He is 0-1 with a 12.75 ERA in three starts. Despite his recent outings, Johnson hopes he can get a shot soon with the Athletics. Johnson still stays in contact with Kennedy who told him over dinner during spring training that he should keep working and whatever happens, happens. Tony DeFrancesco, the River Cats manager, has also had a large impact on him. “He has been really good with me,” Johnson said. “He doesnʼt really hold back. He tells you if you were good and tells you if you bad.” Johnson looked favorably on his days as a Titan. “It was a really good college team,” Johnson said. “I wouldnʼt really change anything.” Besides Johnson, other former Titan players look to be in the Major Leagues soon enough, with the Athletics looking at two prospects who have made their marks so far in the 2006 season. Jason Windsor, the star pitcher on the Titansʼ 2004 National Championship team was recently promoted to Sacramento after recording a 4-1 record with a 2.97 ERA with Double-A Midland. He
Beginning next season the Lakers’ superstar will go from No. 8 to No. 24 By jason kornfeld
For the Daily Titan
sonal level.” Assistant Coach Ron Kamaka and Elders have been colleagues and good friends for 12 years. They were even featured in each others weddings, Kamaka said. “His loyalty as a Titan is his greatest contribution,” Kamaka said. “There is absolutely no question about it.” When Elders is not actively assuming his role as the Titansʼ head coach, he dedicates the rest of his spare time to his wife and two young daughters. “Family, friends and faith are very important to me,” Elders said. He and his family often spend quality time together going to the beach and taking the fairy in Balboa Island. “I am a total sports junkie,” Elders said laughing. “I am huge Rams fan [but] I hate the Vikings. It is a family rivalry.”
Kobe Bryant is one of the biggest names in sports, not just in the NBA. Following a MVP caliber season, Bryant is set to change his jersey number from No. 8 to 24 starting next season. Bryant has been rebuilding his image since being accused of rape by a girl in Colorado during the summer of 2003. He recently appeared in a Nike commercial, which was his first commercial since the incident. Bryant led the league in scoring, but lost the MVP race to Steve Nash of the Phoenix Suns. Bryant also led the Lakers to a surprisingly hard-fought, sevengame series with the Phoenix Suns in the first round of the playoffs. The Lakers were beaten four games to three. The announcement has created a lot of buzz with sports fans, and no one really has an answer as to why Bryant is making the switch. “Athletes are funny animals. How their minds think about how they deal with what they face is a little different than how we would think about things,” said Tom Boyd, associate professor of marketing at Cal State Fullerton. While some Lakers fans are surprised, others seem content. Nick Eberhart, an anthropology major at CSUF, is fine with Bryantʼs decision. “If he wants to change it, he can. I have no beef with him,” Eberhart said. “I love Kobe, I think it will be a good thing for him to change his number and move on past that whole No. 8 era.” While sports shows are debating, most fans can only speculate. Bryant originally wanted to be No. 33, but that number is retired on the Lakers because of Hall of Fame player Kareem AbdulJabbar. Jimmie Martin, a communications major at CSUF, is concerned that people who dislike Bryant will be against his decision. “Honestly, I think if you go ask anyone else they would totally be against it, but I am a Lakers fan, and I donʼt see a problem with it,” Martin said. Players donʼt generally switch jersey numbers in sports, unless they switch teams. One obvious benefit of a jersey number switch is the monetary value. “It definitely increases sales because you have all of the most loyal Kobe fans, who already own Kobe apparel, who are going to
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BOUNCING BACK: Former Titan pitcher Adam Johnson is trying to get his career in gear for Oaklandʼs Triple-A affiliate in Sacramento. He was the second overall pick in the 2000 Amateur Draft by Minnesota.
Elders Sets An Example for Track and Field The CSUF Head Coach has been influential in Titan athletics since 1988 By cindy tullues
Daily Titan Asst. News Editor
John Elders has been the head coach of Cal State Fullertonʼs track and field and cross- country teams for the last 18 years. “I will always be a Titan,” proclaimed the former CSUF student. As a youngster Elders was active and expressed his love for running at an early age. In high school he ran cross country for Villa Park High School, but also tested the competition of other sports. “[My friends and I] tried to defy the stereotype that runners cannot do any other sports,” Elders said. A die-hard sports fan himself, Elders did not anticipate a career in athletics while enrolled in a teaching credential program at Chapman University. “I was really seeking out teach-
ing,” said Elders, originally a computer science major. Former CSUF Head Coach Jim Stuart encouraged Elders, who was serving as an assistant coach at the time, to pursue a career as a high school teacher. Elders took his advice and started to teach math at a local high school while still continuing to coach part time. However his high school teaching career and three years of assistant coaching were short lived when Elders became the head coach of the track and field and cross-country teams at CSUF. Since then Elders has been a key component in CSUF athletics and continues to express his Titan pride. “I started this position at 26, so I was barely older than most of the athletes. But now I am almost old enough to be their dad,” Elders said. “Now I have a different view. I really see myself as a role model and a mentor.” Elders said he finds his job as head coach very gratifying and
rewarding. “To me [college] is a time to really grow and grow up. I never grew up in college. I never left college,” Elders said laughing. “I wasted a lot of opportunities when I was in college, so I am inspired to help [athletes] grow. I really
“Now I have a different view. I really see myself as a role model and a mentor.” John Elders Titan Head Coach
tried to instill those values onto our athletes, which will transfer to the rest of their lives.” Since becoming a coach Elders said he has never second-guessed his career choice. “I enjoyed high school teaching, but I have never considered going back to high school teaching,” Elders said. “It is a really
unique opportunity to [coach] at college level.” While being head coach is Eldersʼ ideal career, the job does come with some level of difficulty. “Recruiting is the most challenging,” Elders said. “You have to put in a significant amount of time to schedule meetings and contact athletes.” Catie Garrett, a CSUF track and field athlete is one of several students to witness Eldersʼ love for coaching and his desire to help and inspire others to do their best. “Coach Elders coaches with philosophy,” Garrett said. “He teaches us to embrace our successes and to rebound from our failures. I feel confident with graduating this year, that under his influence, I was able to be reach my athletic potential.” Garrett, who is graduating in May, has been doing tack and field for the last five years. “He is very tactful in his coaching,” Garrett said. “I highly respect him as a coach and also on a per-