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NEVER FORGET: Patricia Almazan gazes at a photograph of her late father, Frank Teplansky, who was gunned down by CSUF janitor Edward Charles Allaway in the library on July 12, 1976. She has spent the last 30 years crusading to ensure her fatherʼs killer remains in the custody of Patton State Hospital, a mental health facility in San Bernardino County. PART FOUR OF A FOUR-PART SERIES
Porno Films Provoke Killer The daughter of library massacre victim Frank Teplansky crusades to bring the truth behind her father’s death to light
On July 12, 1976, Edward Charles Allaway walked the library at CSUF and shot nine people, killing seven. This is the story of his gruesome crime. By Nicole M. Smith
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Patricia Almazanʼs office is more like a cubbyhole perched above the entryway inside her two-story Upland home. The ceiling slants so sharply inside that she must kneel to skim through her fleet of file cabinets – time capsules preserving newspaper clippings, legal documents, and notes sheʼs gathered over the last 30 years. Near the entryway to her office is a caricature sketch of Almazan as a young woman, drawn by her father. Her father was a gifted man, Almazan said – kind and strong, too. He
Pollak Library Awards Cash Prizes Student researchers receive up to $1,000 for exemplary projects By Jamie Quarles
Daily Titan Staff Writer
Recognition and monetary awards will be extended to the winners of the Pollak Library Prize for the Undergraduate Research Papers and Projects contest at Cal State Fullerton on May 18. Sixteen students from CSUF submitted their projects and papers into the contest with hopes of winning up to $1,000 for the intricate use of library resources in their papers. Of the 16 applicants, six were recognized. The first place winner is Juan Ugarte, second place Alma Martinez and third place Keith Herter. Also recognized are three honorable mentions, Angelica Rubalcava, Allen Chen and Connie Knight. Ugarte, a history major, said he found out about the contest by
looking at the libraryʼs page on the Internet. He submitted his paper, “Honor, Courage and Commitment: The Chosin Reservoir,” to the contest. The paper told the story of the Chosin Reservoir, where a division of Marines surrounded by 12 Chinese battalions had to fight to get out, Ugarte said. He used the Internet, books, periodicals and the first hand account of a veteran in his research. “I was surprised I won,” Ugarte said. “The other papers were really good.” Still, Stacy Russo and the panel of seven judges decided on Ugarte as the first place winner. Russo said Ugarteʼs paper stood out because of all of the resources he used. She said she was impressed by the fact that he was able to talk to a veteran and get pictures from the veteran. Martinez, a psychology major, placed second for her project: SEE AWARD = PAGE 9
died peacefully in her arms at St. Jude Hospital on July 12, 1976. Almazan, 60, is the daughter of Frank Teplanksy, the Cal State Fullerton graphic artist who was shot three times by deranged janitor Edward Charles Allaway in the basement of what is now the Pollak Library. Nearly three decades after Orange Countyʼs bloodiest mass murder, Almazan continues her
By Natalie Murillo
Daily Titan Staff Writer
The film “The Da Vinci Code” is coming to the big screen on Friday and Christians on campus are interested to see what the movie has to offer. “My initial response to reading the book was to research,” said Stephen May, who is a computer science major and a member of Campus Crusade for Christ at
Darby Cutler “I want to see the movie. I haven’t finished the book yet. I got right to the very end and had to stop because of everything else.” Health Science
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were handing out a book by Josh Mcdowell called “The Da Vinci Code: A Quest for Answers.” The book touches on the topics that are raised in the movie and the book. CSUF junior Mike Morabito, member of the Campus Crusade for Christ, said he looks forward to the discussions it will bring up and would like to see how the movie compares with scripture. CSUF student Andrew Lycan said he heard the movie negatively portrays the opus dei, which is
a supposed sect of the Catholic Church. Lycan said he is going to enjoy the movie for its entertainment value. CSUF student Jessica Howard said many of the bookʼs claims donʼt have reliable sources. Howard, a graphic design major, said the ideas are insane and strong evidence states Mary Magdalene was not Jesusʼ wife. SEE DA VINCI = PAGE 4
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“I really wanted to read it, but I didn’t have time. I see it everywhere too.” Business
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“I’m really excited about the actors that they chose. I’m a really big fan of Audrey Tautou.”
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Cal State Fullerton. May said Christians should research their faith, and itʼs almost crime to remain ignorant about what they believe. “Itʼs just another opportunity for people to examine their faith. If people do it honestly then Christianity has nothing to fear,” May said. He added while no evidence shows the book is true, there is evidence proving its fabrication. The Campus Crusade for Christ met Wednesday at 1 p.m. and
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As gas prices climb faster than the summer temperatures, many are desperate for a few ways to make filling up a less frequent summer activity. James Rizza, Cal State Fullerton mechanical engineering professor, said two key elements affect fuel efficiency. “Speed is a factor and also the rate of acceleration from a stop,” he said. “If you can reduce those that would certainly help for a gas mileage.” Other adjustments require a little more effort but are just as simple. “[There are] maintenance things you can do. You can check your air filter or make sure you are changing your oil,” Rizza said. “Oil tends to brake down, and it doesnʼt lubricate your engine as well.” He also said using the appropriate type of gas is important. “Use the right grade of fuel. When you donʼt need to use high octane fuel, you shouldnʼt,” he said. “If you use a high octane gas and your car owners manual says you need lower grade, then you are just wasting that money.” The Web site fueleconomy. gov – the same source that stickers new cars with its MPG abilities at dealerships – provides
more insight into smart fueling. According to the Web Site, there are three main categories to saving gas: efficient driving, car maintenance and smart commuting. Aggressive driving, drastic acceleration or braking, can waste up to 33 percent of a carʼs gas mileage, according to the site. Driving at a sensible speed is also important. The site reports while each vehicle reaches its optimal fuel economy at a different speed (or range of speeds), gas mileage usually decreases rapidly at speeds above 60 mph. According to the site, each 5 mph you drive over 60 mph is like paying an additional $0.20 per gallon for gas. The Web site also suggests using cruise control as often as possible. Idling, according to the site, is like getting 0 mpg, especially for larger engine cars. Making sure to lose excess weight is important too. Extra pounds forgotten in the trunk or things permanently cast off to the back seat can also wear away gas mileage. For even more in gas savings, car maintenance can make a big difference. Keeping a car tuned can save as much as 4 percent on average or even more according to the site, when something like a faulty oxygen sensor is replaced. A change like that can improve mpg by 40 percent. Other measurements to be
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BAGHDAD, Iraq – Iraqi forces searched on Wednesday for a United Arab Emirates diplomat kidnapped in Baghdad, and a top official in the Persian Gulf country said the attack raised concerns about Iraqʼs widespread insecurity. Two roadside bombs and a drive-by shooting, meanwhile, targeted Iraqi forces in Baghdad on Wednesday, wounding two soldiers and three policemen. The bodies of two Iraqi men, handcuffed and shot in the head, were found in western Baghdad.
133 Killed in Gang Attacks SAO PAULO, Brazil – Police struck back at gangs that rampaged through South Americaʼs largest city, killing 33 suspected gang members in less than 24 hours and frisking motorists at roadblocks while reporting only one death of their own. At least 133 people – including 40 police officers – have been killed since Friday night, when a prison transfer of gang leaders sparked attacks on police stations, courts, city buses and other symbols of government authority.
Court Hears Witnesses BAGHDAD, Iraq – Defense lawyers put a quick series of witnesses on the stand in Saddam Husseinʼs trial Wednesday, and the former Iraqi leader attended the session after being kept out of the courtroom a day earlier. Saddam was smiling as he entered the courtroom along with the other seven defendants but said nothing when he took his seat in the defendantsʼ pen. In a session Tuesday, only three lower-level defendants were brought into the court because the defense witnesses being heard that day concerned only their cases. Chief judge Raouf Abdel-Rahman rejected defense requests that all the defendants be allowed to attend, saying their presence was not necessary.
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Senate Bill Predicted to Pass WASHINGTON – Supporters of immigration legislation are predicting they will pass a Senate bill giving millions of illegal immigrants a path to citizenship. Critics of the legislation arenʼt giving up, saying theyʼll continue to try to reshape it. Sen. Jeff Sessions, R-Ala., planned to offer an amendment that would erect more fencing along the nearly 2,000-mile U.S.Mexican border, an idea similar to one passed in December by the House.
Sept. 11 Video Released WASHINGTON – The Pentagon released the first video images of American Airlines Flight 77 crashing into the military headquarters building and killing 189 people in the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. The images, recorded by Pentagon security cameras outside the building, were made public on Tuesday in response to a December 2004 Freedom of Information Act request by Judicial Watch, a public interest group. Some still images from the video had previously been leaked and publicly circulated, but this was the first official release. Reports compiled from The Associated Press
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STUDENT BY DAY By Stacy Serna
Daily Titan Staff Writer
One of the many benefits of being a communications major is that the students have a parking lot and building across from the Cal State Fullerton campus where they donʼt have to deal with the parking lot traffic on the main campus. Jessica Morales, a senior, searches parking Lot S for a space after the designated carpool limit runs out. Somehow she manages to drive with one hand on the steering wheel and park while she talks on her cell phone. She made it apparent that her main concern in life is graduating. As she approaches the final weeks before completing her degree, she is faced with the reality that one chapter in her life is closing and another one will begin. Morales has been a student at CSUF since the summer of 2001. In the beginning of her college career, she had not yet chosen what career path she would take, but found business would best suit her. A few months later, Janet Haider-Morales, a counselor from the Educational Opportunity Program convinced her to become
Jessica Morales Communications major, senior a communications major. Haider-Morales convinced the incoming freshman that her personality would fit a communications major and showed her a book regarding the communication courses and “got her excited about it,” Morales said. She was asked to join EOP in her freshman year and admits that is where she found friends and learned more about the campus. “I think anyone coming to CSUF should enroll in the program because it is a great way to network,” she said. “Summer Bridge helped me transition from high school to college.” Morales is currently interning at an advertising company called Look, Look, while working parttime at Ruffalo Cody, as well as attending CSUF full time. Morales is the average 22-yearold who loves hanging out with her friends, going to parties and always trying something new. “I enjoy horseback riding and
THURSDAY: The band Bird Monster performs from noon to 1 p.m. in the Becker Amphitheatre. FRIDAY: Last day of classes.
canʼt wait to go again,” she said. In her spare time, Morales enjoys hanging out with her friends and family. Her favorite activities are riding quad motorcycles, surfing at the beach and country line dancing at the Branding Iron. “Thatʼs exciting,” she said. Morales said the most important characteristic in a person is loyalty. “Itʼs hard to find, but when you find it, hold on to it,” she said. She believes if her friends and family were to describe her, they would say that she was funny, and she is someone that they can always count on. Her plans for the future include someday getting married, having children and one day buying a dog. Her days at CSUF will be completed in December when she will graduate with a bachelorʼs degree in advertising. Once she graduates with her degree, she would like to get into media planning, which focuses on where money should be spent on the media to advertise. As for now, Morales is focusing on graduating from CSUF and preparing for life after college. She admits that leaving CSUF will be a huge change from what she has been accustomed to for the last five years but knows that this will be the start of a new beginning. “I canʼt wait for the future,” she said.
FRIDAY THRU SUNDAY: Titan baseball takes on Cal Poly at 7 p.m. on Friday, 6 p.m. Saturday and 1 p.m. Sunday. Free for students. NEXT WEEK: Semester examinations.
OFF CAMPUS FRIDAY AND SATURDAY: Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort presents the “Movies on the Beach” film series with a sunset showings of “Dumbo” on Friday and Will Ferrellʼs “Kicking and Screaming” on Saturday. For more information visit www.newportdunes.com SATURDAY: Sample wine vintages hailing from the central coast of California at Bacchusʼ Secret Cellar in Irvine from 2 to 5 p.m. Visit www.bacchussecretcellar.com for more information. If you would like to submit an event to Out nʼ About please e-mail news@dailytitan.com Corrections In the May 11, 2006 story “Family Forms a Bakers Dozen” Melanie Winningham was raised Catholic. Melanie Winninghamʼs husband decided to have a vasectomy after their third child. The Winninghamʼs had $65 a week for food specifically. In the May 11, 2006 story “Public Transit Option” published May 16, 2006. Students, faculty and staff members who wish to utilize the U-Pass program must go to the Titan Card office to get their cards encoded. All eligible students, faculty and staff members are also able to request a free four-trip Metrolink pass in the “Try Metrolink For Free” program. Visit www.parking.fullerton.edu for additional information.
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crusade to keep the man who killed her father locked up for life and to ensure the memory of Allawayʼs victims is not soon forgotten. Allaway, whoʼs eligible to seek release every year, has claimed full recovery and that he would be better suited in an outpatient program. His case has reached the courts four times, Almazan said. “I havenʼt been able to get it behind me,” Almazan said, “because I havenʼt been told the truth.” The truth Almazan is referring to is a thorough explanation for why her fatherʼs dead. She believes the university has gone out of its way to sweep the details surrounding the killings under the rug to protect the jobs and reputations of those directly involved. She contends that Allaway, who received a life sentence in a mental institution for the shootings, knew exactly what he was doing, and he premeditated the killings the weekend before. Allaway did spend at least 36 hours immediately before the shooting locked in his apartment with the loaded rifle he had just purchased at a K-Mart in Buena Park, according to a psychiatric evaluation prepared after Allawayʼs arrest. He had the presence of mind when he bought the weapon to ask the sales associate about the rifleʼs jamming mechanism, Almazan said. He had the presence of mind to reload the rifle in the stairwell after heʼd already fatally shot six people. “He was on a mission,” Almazan said. But a mission requires a motive. Allaway was mentally disturbed, Almazan concedes, but he was also troubled by what he saw happening in the library. A police investigation turned up documentation of plans to produce a pornographic film with four CSUF employees, the Orange County Register reported. Police also uncovered over 20 commercially produced pornographic films, reportedly owned by employees and viewed in the university library, the Los Angeles Times reported. In the same article, Allawayʼs defense attorney said Allaway believed his wife was being forced to appear in the films. His co-workers often made comments
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PATH OF DESTRUCTION: (Counterclockwise from lower right) Allaway entered the basement of the library through a stairwell located on the libraryʼs west side. He later reloaded his rifle in the stairwell before he went on to shoot three more on the libraryʼs first floor;Allaway shot custodial supervisor Maynard Hoffman, who tried to flee by ducking into one of the elevators in Library South; six of Allawayʼs nine victims were shot in and around the universityʼs Media Center, located in the basement of Library South. about Allawayʼs afflicted by the ram“I’ve never been told to keep it hush, hush. page received large wife, which fueled sums of money, the psychotic epiThere hasn’t been anyone saying not to talk sode and caused workerʼs compenabout [the Memorial Grove].” sation for the trauAllaway to snap. matic events they Almazanʼs father Brett Robertson witnessed, though likely knew about Almazan questions the pornography Coordinator of New Student Programs if the money may but didnʼt say anything. He paid for have served to keep his silence with his people from talking life, she said. about the crime and Some say the grievance was over the pornography that circulated in the Allaway had reportedly filed a grievance with a union representative of the Allawayʼs request to transfer to a dif- library basement. California State Employees Association, ferent building on campus, while others “A very heinous crime took place Bruce Jacobsen, a media center assistant say the grievance was in regard to the there, and it can never be covered up,” and the first person Allaway shot that pornography that disturbed Allaway. Almazan said. Jacobsen had told the president of the morning. None of this information, however, Speculations persist as to what was in association that he was working on “a was admitted into evidence for Allawayʼs the grievance. Allaway was scheduled to big one,” the Register reported. Attempts criminal trial, which took place in August meet with Jacobsen the morning of the to retrieve the document have failed, of 1977, Almazan said. This is because shootings to draw up an internal griev- Almazan said, and to this day nobody all evidence used against Allaway had to ance with other union representatives, knows what the big one was. be submitted within a year of the crime. Almazan said. She said many of the individuals The information Almazan received
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from library insiders, like her late fatherʼs secretary and other employees, didnʼt come in time to act through the courts, she said. Almazan doesnʼt think Allawayʼs jealousy was the main reason for the killings. If he was jealous that his wife was sleeping with other men, then why didnʼt he go to her work and shoot the people there, Almazan asked. Allaway did have a history of similar behavior dating back to his first marriage, which dissolved at least partly because of his belief that his first wife was sleeping around and posing for pornographic photos, the Register reported. But she wonders why the university continues to shirk responsibility for the brutal killings of seven people, even 30 years after the fact. A mass murder taking place on campus is not exactly a selling point for the university, said Brett Robertson, coordinator of New Student Programs, which organizes campus tours for incoming students. The Memorial Grove, located between the Kinesiology and Health Science Building and Library North, is not a tour stop nor is it in the tour guidesʼ script, Robertson said, though occasionally a tour guide will answer questions about the shady nook. “Iʼve never been told to keep it hush, hush,” Robertson said. “There hasnʼt been anyone saying not to talk about [the Memorial Grove].” For people like Almazan who have spent their whole lives searching for clues as to why their loved ones were killed in a shooting spree that lasted not more than five minutes, time is running out. Allaway, now 67, is reluctant to go into too much detail about the series of events that led up to the shootings, partly because of his mental illness and partly because he doesnʼt like to stir up issues of the past, he said. Individuals who might possess information as to Allawayʼs motives or what really caused Allaway to snap have since scattered. Some are dead. Some have moved on. But Almazan remains exactly where she was the day her father died. “Knowing what I know is not going to bring my father back,” a teary-eyed Almazan said. “Still, itʼs difficult to completely close the chapter, even if Allaway dies. Iʼd like to know why he killed my father.”
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DA VINCI FROM PAGE 1 “Iʼm kind of excited itʼs coming out because its peaking peoples interests,” said Brent Dunnam, representative for Campus Crusade for Christ. Dunnam said he has read negative reviews of the movie, and he has heard of some of the filmʼs controversial aspects. He said he feels if the movie can bring about the topic of Jesus and who he was, it is a good thing. “Jesus was God coming to Earth,” Dunnam said. He added Jesus led a perfect
sinless life, died on the cross for our sake and rose again. Dunnam said the author of the book has no historical facts to back up his claims, and there is no evidence of a secret society in the Catholic Church. “Even Tom Hanks said ʻdonʼt take the movie as fact, its just a movie,ʼ ” Dunnam said, adding that no scholar would agree with the authorʼs outrageous claims. “I donʼt think thatʼs any reason not to see the movie,” Dunnam said. He added he hopes the movie is good. Dunnam said if people want accurate information on Jesus, they need to read the Bible.
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Herbage Extravaganza at Arboretum Medicinal and aphrodisiac gardens feature herbs that are ornamental, not edible By Stephanie Ortiz
Daily Titan Staff Writer
With magical gardens and aphrodisiac herbs, the Arboretum has all the goods. Saturday and Sunday the Arboretum will have its annual Herb Extravaganza that includes the sale of thousands of herbs. People can create 18 different gardens from the herbs that will be sold. Some of the gardens are for kitchen, fragrant, aphrodisiac, tea and others, edible and nonedible. Free demonstrations will be held throughout the day starting at 10:45 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday. The demonstrations will include how to use the herbs to make tea and herb butter and oils, a cooking demonstration, fairy gardens, lavender sachets
and wands and moth pillows. another garden that includes “The sale is not just edible herbs that are edible but it is not herbs, itʼs everything” said nurs- necessarily recommended. ery manager Evie Tyra. Cilantro, coriander and epheMany herbs called ornamental dra are some of the herbs that are herbs are mostly for looks and found in this garden. are not edible, she The cooking said. demonstration will The medicibe done by Chef nal herb garden Martin Corso. He “It’s a beautiful is for conversa- island in the midst will show guests tion only and is how to make pesto of this urban not recommended and pastes by using development.” to be consumed, some of the herbs but it has herbs at the sale. that were used for The tea demontoothaches, lung stration will show and heart aliments guests how to Barbara Eaves before prescription properly dry leaves drugs were availwith a dehydraable, Tyra said. tor or the sun and Arboretum Volunteer The fairy garden how to make the consists of miniatea with grounded ture herbs. leaves. Many people Some of the create a fairy garden and dress it herbs Tyra has been able to get up with miniature furniture, said for the sale are very unique and Barbara Eaves, master gardener difficult to find, like French and volunteer. Tarragon. Tyra plans to have a basket Through mail orders, plant full of miniature wicker furniture propagation and seeds she is able for the sale. to bring these herbs to campus, An aphrodisiac garden is she said.
Plant propagation is cutting a piece off an existing plant and then putting that piece in a root hormone that allows it to grow into its own plant. “These events are getting bigger and bigger. They used to be small plant sales, now itʼs a large herb extravaganza” said Mark Costello, manager of friends of the Arboretum. The last big sale was a tomato sale where about $50,000 worth of tomatoes were sold, Costello said. Money earned at this event will be used to fund other events, and any excess is donated back to the Arboretum, he said. The Arboretum is planning to have a brand new nursery with a garden shop opening September 9 to the public Tyra said. “Itʼs a beautiful island in the midst of this urban development,” Eaves said. The herb extravaganza will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday. Admission is free. To find out more information, visit www.arboretum.fullerton. edu or call (714) 278-3579.
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Club Sponsors Animation Festival Pencil Mileage members debut animated short films produced by students By Lauren Padilla
Daily Titan Staff Writer
Cal State Fullertonʼs Pencil Mileage Club will be debuting student animation films to the public for the first time on Saturday for their 6th annual Animation Festival. The films will start at 7p.m. with a reception at around 6p.m. in the Visual Arts Complex in room 189. The event is free, but students are encouraged to bring something to the potluck reception. The Pencil Mileage Club is an animation club composed of CSUF students and alumni. Alumnus Mike Williams started the club in 1996. The club meets every week on Wednesday. The students involved in the club get together others days to visit places like zoos or museums where they can be inspired to draw or just have fun. “The club provides a place for artists to get together and do what they like to do best, draw,” club President
Alice Herring said. Herring got involved with the club when she first came to Cal State Fullerton. She said it was part of the reason she chose to apply to CSUF. Terms of office for the club last two semesters, since officers are elected once a year. Herring said all the students in the club participate in preparing for the festival. The club sets up a special committee each year that is in charge of various responsibilities relating to the festival. “We have students who make posters, others who distribute them, some who organize the food and others who select and edit the films,” Herring said. There will also be an art gallery of various animations open that night. The gallery located directly across from room 189 will display about 20 to 30 compositions. In the gallery students can find a paper-covered table with sharpies where they are encouraged to add their own drawings or illustrations. Herring said the club wanted to encourage people to draw in the gallery because that is what they are all about. There is also a guest book for visitors to sign with names, com-
ments and drawings. In the gallery people can find various illustrations of known celebrities like Donald Trump and Elizabeth Taylor and other new creations that emerged from the studentsʼ minds. “The gallery will be open that night, but you can also go see it now, we were lucky enough to reserve the room for two weeks,” club treasurer Bonnie Robinson said. Robinson has been interested in animation as a young child and decided to major in art as well as business. She said the group provides many opportunities for various animation students. “Iʼve been a part of the group for a little over a year now and I joined for the exposure,” said Morgan Kiliminik, an entertaining arts major. “We get to attend a lot of workshops and are informed of various contests we can enter.” Kiliminik said he is hoping to run for an office in the club next semester. He said he wants to be more involved in the club and its benefits. “We hope to see a lot of people there, itʼs a chance for CSUF to see what we as entertainment art majors do. We want people to see what we work so hard at,” said Herring.
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PENCIL PUSHING: The Pencil Mileage Club is displaying 30 compositions in the Visual Arts Complex room 189 for their 6th annual Animation Festival. The club will also debut animation films Saturday.
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University Prepares for Finals Rush in Study Halls Titan Student Union open all night to accommodate for late night crammers By Julianna Crisalli
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When it comes to studying for finals, some students prefer the comfort of their own home or dorm room. For those who need something extra, Cal State Fullerton has some options. During peak hours from 11 p.m. to 1 a.m., about 500 to 600 students are expected to utilize the Titan Student Unionʼs allnight study program, during the week of finals. For over 10 years, the TSU has offered a variety of services to CSUF students. Monday through Wednesday of next week, students can take a break from their final crunch of the semester by bowling, playing table tennis, and receiving massages late into the night. All of the activities are free. The TSU will remain open 24hours until the end of finals. “We have a good turnout and good response from the students,” said TSU marketing manager Sara Danner. “They really love all the free stuff and that this is the only building that stays open all night long.” In addition to the building staying open, the food court is also extending its hours. There will also be sugar stix and goodie bag giveaways, free hot chocolate on Tuesday at 10 p.m. and a peanut butter study jam on Monday at midnight. “-Family Guy” episodes will also be shown Monday starting at midnight. Engineering major Jerome Cerame said he likes studying in the TSU because he always finds his friends around. He took advantage of the free services during last semesterʼs
finals. “It helps relieve the stress,” he said. On Wednesday at 11 p.m., seven of the 14 TSU meeting rooms were occupied. TSU night manager Tracey Magyar said next week the line for booking a meeting room will be wrapped around the Courtyard. The study rooms are open from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on a first come, first serve basis. Beyond that, students must sign up for a room in the Courtyard at the Stearns room entrance. Art major Jaimee Sia said she enjoys studying with her friends on the second floor of the TSU because it is comfortable, and they can pull chairs together to make their own workspace. “I like it because it is like a lounge and it is quiet, well, until we get there,” she said. Danner said she believes the environment of the TSU helps students study. “I think one reason is to meet other people. Here they have a place to work and talk,” she said. “Also, at home they go to sleep, they get too tempted.” The library is another popular place to study for finals. Although it does not extend its hours, it opens the library instruction classroom so students have access to
more computers. As finals week gets closer, the lines to use the computers are getting longer, said Suellen Cox, head of Information Services. Cox said they are working toward the addition of more computers in the north wing of the library, as well as getting laptops they can check out to students. “I like the third floor of the library because it is quiet, and you get your own cubicle. There are computers there too in case I need to look something up, and it is not that crowded,” nursing major Dora Mensah said. Like the TSU, students like to study in the library to escape the temptations at home. “I like the library because you are more productive because you think you need to work because youʼre in the library,” child development major Mary Burns said. “There are no distractions, no TV.” Although the majority of students seem to gravitate toward the library and the TSU, some prefer other options. History major Erick Espinoza, for example, said he can study anywhere but he enjoys being outside. “Hearing the birds and having fresh air calms you down,” Espinoza said.
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BURNING THE MIDNIGHT OIL: (Above) Kinesiology major Gerardo Flores works on a final paper in the mainframe computer lounge around midnight Tuesday, taking advantage of the Titan Student Unionʼs late hours; (above left) Business major Steve Rockin, left, studies for a world cinema final with business major Mohamed Hassan, right, and marketing major Omair Dawood, center. At peak hours from 11 p.m. to 1 a.m. during finals week, 500 to 600 people are expected to use the TSU.
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DUI Defenses Not Uncommon Lawyers argue interesting angles to help clients out of legal complications By Stacy Serna
Daily Titan Staff Writer
Its been heard time and time again, “Donʼt drink and drive,” but if people still choose to drink and drive, some lawyers say that there is a defense to getting out of a DUI. “If you can find the loop hole or some way of going around the system, you can get out of it,” said Randy Na, a public defender for Los Angeles County In the state of California, the legal drinking limit or blood alcohol level a person can have is .08, which is about one beer an hour. A police officer can send any driver over the limit to jail with a DUI on their driving record, regardless of how intoxicated the driver may feel. In the case that a drunk driver finds himself or herself pulled over by a police officer, they should consider their rights first. “Most people donʼt know that they donʼt have to take field sobriety tests,” T. Imperiali, a patrol officer for the Fullerton Police Department, said. “Field sobriety
tests are voluntary, and you can tell an officer ʻno thank you,ʼ but if the officer has enough cause to assume you are drunk then they can take you to the station, and then you will be required to take the test.” Imperiali admits he had experienced one drunk driver who had charges dropped against him because of the way he worded his statement. When Imperiali asked the man to blow into the machine, at first he said ʻyes,ʼ and then the man decided, after the officer finished setting up the machine, to refuse the test. “In my statement I wrote, ʻI set up the test and then he refused,ʼ ” he said. “The lawyer argued that if he refused the test then why would I set it up.” Some of the defenses that Na has seen in court are malfunctions in Breathalyzer machines. One client claimed the machine was not serviced; therefore, it could not give an accurate reading. Na said one defendant said he was driving home from work after washing out his mouth with mouthwash, which is 10 percent alcohol, and he got the DUI erased from his record. Another defendant was asked to blow into a Breathalyzer after he had burped
from drinking but had the charges dismissed because regurgitation accentuates the smell of alcohol which can lead to an inaccurate reading. According to an article in the OC Weekly, one case was dismissed after an officer followed a man home assuming he was drunk. The officer forced his way into the manʼs house where he found the drunken man and tried to arrest him. The charges were later dropped because the officer did not have a search warrant to enter the home. “Sometimes people who fight DUIs get lucky, and they find ways to avoid the law,” Na said. Drunk drivers should try and find a designated driver or get a taxi. However, many officers agree they have a good sense of whoʼs drunk and whoʼs not. The most common reasons why people get pulled over, Sgt. John Brockie of University Police said, are because of the personʼs driving patterns. “It can range from speeding up, not signaling or breaking really hard,” he said. Common symptoms among drunk drivers show after they have been pulled over include: the smell of alcohol coming from the car, blood red eyes or an unwillingness to listen.
“I give people a chance to pass the tests,” Imperiali said. “First, I tell them Iʼm going to give them the test, then I demonstrate it for them, and then I have them perform it. After that itʼs up to them.” A few tips that police can offer drivers is to first avoid drinking and driving at all costs, but be careful where you drive and how you drive. Imperiali drives along long streets such as Harbor Boulevard or Euclid Avenue where people can speed. Often, some police officers find that itʼs not necessarily that the driver is drunk when they test them, but that people stress out and donʼt know what to do. Even if a driverʼs blood alcohol content is below a .08, some officers have made personal judgments to find an alternative way for the driver to get home. “Iʼve had people who blew a .08 and their judgment wasnʼt impaired, but I donʼt want them to risk hurting someone else and that be on my conscious,” Imperiali said. Brockie agreed he has helped drivers find a safe way of getting home. “I try to find a taxi or a friend to take them home, if not, I will drive them myself,” he said.
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Bustamonte Sheds Excess Weight we donʼt regulate it, and they said that it wouldnʼt suit Americansʼ tastes,” Bustamonte said. MSNBC reported on April 12 that a New York City McDonaldʼs large fries and chicken nuggets By Lauren Padilla combo contained 10.2 grams of Daily Titan Staff Writer trans fat, compared to Denmark with 0.33 grams and about 3 grams in Spain, Russia and the Czech With tears in his eyes Lt. Republic. Governor Cruz Bustamonte sat in “My nutritionist said that in 20 a loose fitting shirt due to his years half of all kids will have recent 45 pound weight loss and juvenile diabetes,” Bustamonte spoke of his decision to embark on said. Denise Harlow, who works at a healthier, more active lifestyle. the Center for “Two years Disease Control ago my diabetic and Prevention, father had open “The most important the National heart surgery, thing is to eat healthier said Center for and the cardiand be active every ologist turned Health Statistics to me to tell me show that 30 single day.” my father had percent of Mary Hermann the worst heart American adults he had ever seen are obese. CSUF Health Center and it was genetHarlow also ic,” he said at said 60 percent the CSU Trustee of Americans meeting on Tuesday. are overweight. Bustamonte said he knew then Mary Hermann, director of that he had to do something about health education and promotion at his weight and lifestyle, but wasnʼt Cal State Fullerton said the Health ready for the change. Center is in the process of conHe said running for Insurance ducting a study of CSUFʼs student Commissioner of California eating habits and lifestyle choices. helped give him the last push he The results will be released the fall needed. He said he wanted to be an 2006 semester. The center will also example for people and show that be starting a campaign to promote by fighting obesity insurance costs healthy eating habits for CSUF students. would be lower. “Even without the information Bustamonte started a Web site www.startwithcruz.com, to we know that students donʼt eat track his weight loss and more enough of the right foods or exeractive lifestyle. On the Web site cise enough,” Hermann said. Hermann said students can be Bustamonteʼs private journals and recipes can be found. He recom- more active without much effort mends the egg white frittata recipe, by just parking farther. She said if which he said is his favorite. a student parks at the end of Lot A Bustamonte said government or in Lot G and walks to campus needs to be more aware and more and back to their car, they will be involved in what Americans eat. walking over a mile and a half. “They have McDonalds in other The center also provides maps of countries, but the ingredients used buildings and parking lots with the are different and healthier because distances between each printed. their governments regulate what “The most important thing is to the amount of fat they can use. I eat healthier and be active every questioned various officials why single day,” Hermann said.
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Youth Gymnastics No More ASI cuts funding for program because it doesn’t benefit university students By Ariana Guerrero
Daily Titan Staff Writer
As her eyes swelled with tears and her voice clenched, Nancy Stover, director of Titan Youth Gymnastics, announced her resignation after 17 years with the Titan Youth Gymnastics Program at Cal State Fullerton. An accomplished gymnast, Nancy Stover graduated from CSUF with a communications degree. After graduating, Stover did some public relations work in Pennsylvania. She returned to CSUF after a gymnastics public relations program commenced and has been involved with CSUF and the community ever since. “The biggest thing is living and working in the community so I know all the kids in the schools,” Stover said crying. “But the timing is right and not many people get to be in a gym that grows from the ground up.”
After talks with Richard Gishi, a womenʼs collegiate coach, Stover decided to open up Team OC Gymnastics in Costa Mesa. Team OC Gymnastics offers an array of dance and gymnastics classes and has a competitive girlsʼ team. The Titan Youth Gymnastics program was established in 1975 and served the children of the community. But after a full assessment of the program Andrea Willer director of Rec Sports said the mission of the Associated Students Inc. is to serve students, and a decision was made to discontinue the program. “We took a look at the program and said our mission is to serve students; this program does not serve students. We have a small staff that is gearing up to open a 95,000 square foot recreation center, and we need to focus our attention and priorities on those two things: serving students and opening up the new recreation center,” Willer said. “We have a very small recreation staff. We have three full-time staff members and we are trying to run seven programs. It is not a matter of cutting funding what hap-
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Biochemistry major Andy Thoummarath plays table tennis in the Titan Student Union on Tuesday.
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pened was Nancy Stover, director of Titan Youth Gymnastics, recently resigned her position,” Willer said. Kathleen Cisneros, a communications major at CSUF who has been coaching for Titan Youth Gymnastics since the winter of 2003, said “Itʼs more than just a job, itʼs a relationship with the girls.” During a parent meeting last week the gymnasts and the parents were informed of the discontinuance of the program. “They started crying, and the moms and the children started crying,” Cisneros said. Since the inception of the program, it has been a benchmark to provide the children with the necessary skill to become great gymnasts. The program will be culminated with an annual one-week gym camp and will run until August 12. Letters announcing the resignation of Stover have been released. The spring show held on Friday at 6:30 p.m. in the Titan Gym will be a time to showcase the young gymnasts talent but also celebrate Stoverʼs accomplishments.
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FUEL FROM PAGE 1 aware of are tire pressure and oil grade that can help by 3 percent and 2 percent respectively, according to the site. Smart commuting, according to the Web site, is a matter of planning routes effectively for things like running errands or choosing the right car for the right trip. In homes with two cars, think about highway and city miles and which car is the most efficient for which commute, the Web site stated. While the tips form the fuel economy Website may seem logical, there are things many people forget. David Greene works for the Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Tennessee. His facility is responsible for the research and testing that serves the governmentʼs fuel economy Web site, as well as for the Department of Energy and its offshoot the Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Agency. “I think that human beings have to economize when they use their brains. We just donʼt have time to
AWARD FROM PAGE 1 “Modeling the Relationship Between Early Literacy Environment and Subsequent Reading Performance and Intrinsic Motivation.” Martinez said her study followed children from infancy to the age of 10, and explained the relationship, if any, that existed between time spent reading, reading materials with intrinsic motivation and reading performance. Martinez used a combination of journals, statistics books and psychology databases to research her study. “I am thrilled that I placed,”
keep the common sense things that people should know in our minds,” Greene said. “Itʼs a comprehensive list of reminders. We add to that the best quantitative information that most people wonʼt calculate to back up efficiency. “ Greene said hits for the fuel economy site have increased since 2000, the year the information, normally required by law to be available in car dealerships, became available on the Web. Additionally, spikes in visits correlate to rises in gas prices. Greene said car manufacturers havenʼt paid enough attention to fuel efficiency so consumers will have to. “You can always trade fuel economy and horsepower, but that hasnʼt happened,” Greene said. “In the last decade the trend is toward more power and more weight. It seems by a manufacturing perspective, the consumers werenʼt interested in fuel economy.” However, if the car manufacturers arenʼt going to design cars with fuel efficiency in mind, can consumers make the changes themselves? Junior graphic design major Mark Mendez said he tried to increase his Martinez said. “Itʼs a big honor.” Herter, a psychology major, placed third for his paper, “Equity Theory Applied to Major League Baseball.” In his paper he examined the question as to whether an equitable relationship in baseball existed between getting paid and performing well. He used statistics, online and print journals and Internet resources to support his paper. Herter said he is proud of his work and is hoping to get it published in an undergraduate journal. Even though six students were picked, Russo said all of the papers were impressive and well researched. Today the six students will be recognized and celebrated at an awards ceremony in room 130 of the library.
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mpg with an aftermarket device called the Tornado. The fan-like apparatus, once inserted into the air intake tube is supposed to direct air more effectively through the engine to burn gas more efficiently “I saw the Tornado on a latenight infomercial and was skeptical, but I saw it later again in a NAPA [auto parts store] and that gave it a little bit more credibility, so I bought it,” Mendez said. “I noticed a big difference in acceleration, and my gas mileage raised about 20 percent. I also put in a K & N filter in and my gas mileage went up really drastically with that too.” Although consumer reports cite in many tests that gas gadgets like the tornado havenʼt produced any differences in gas mileage, Rizza said it may make the most impact for older cars. Greene said in the end, people, not gadgets or carmakers will make the biggest difference. “Be logical, donʼt drive fast if you donʼt have to; donʼt waste gas if you donʼt have to because the bottom line is that I donʼt think that the market for fuel economy is efficient. They donʼt make efficient decisions,” he said. At the ceremony, the panel of judges will attend, and the students will get an opportunity to see the display case of their work. Russo said each student will have some part of their work displayed in the case and possibly the letters from their support faculty. Along with the awards, the three winners may receive their award money at that time. Ugarte said he plans to use his some of his money to support the charity, The Catholic Worker, and the rest to pay for books next semester. Martinez said she is visiting Europe this summer and plans to use her money for the trip. Heter said he will use his money on the Alaskan Cruise he has planned for this summer.
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Nanotech Used in Sunscreen The Associated Press
WASHINGTON – Sunscreens made with submicroscopic particles pose a health hazard and should be recalled, environmental groups said Tuesday in asking the government to increase regulation of growing uses of the science of nanotechnology. The petition asked the Food and Drug Administratioin to strengthen its regulation of sunscreens that contain nano-sized titanium dioxide and zinc oxide, saying particles of those minute dimensions pose health and environmental risks, including possible inflammatory and immune responses in the human body. Eight groups, including the International Center for Technology Assessment, Friends of the Earth and Greenpeace, filed the petition. In a conference call with reporters, members of those groups said federal regulators are lagging in addressing the risks posed by nanotechnology, especially when it comes to sunscreens and the doz-
ens of cosmetic products that companies are making with nanoparticles, which can be hundreds of times smaller than the diameter of a human hair. “These companies are literally treating their customers like guinea pigs,” said Lisa Archer, a senior campaigner for Friends of the Earth. Archer invoked asbestos, DDT and PCBs as examples of other substances where regulatory action came too late to prevent the health and environmental damage that ensued from their use. Nanotechnology involves the manufacture and manipulation of materials at the molecular or atomic level, or the smallest things can get. At that scale, materials are measured in nanometers or billionths of a meter. Nanoscale materials, including particles used in some sunscreens, are generally less than 100 nanometers in diameter. A human hair, in comparison, is roughly 80,000 nanometers in diameter. The FDA said last month that it plans an October meeting to discuss the new kinds of nanotech-
nology materials being developed for use in the products it regulates, including drugs, foods, cosmetics and medical devices. An agency spokeswoman did not immediately return messages left seeking comment on Tuesdayʼs petition. Previously, the FDA and other federal regulatory agencies have said their regulatory options are adequate to cover nano-engineered materials. The groups behind Tuesdayʼs petition said the FDA needs new regulations that take into account the unique hazards that “untested” and “unassessed” nanomaterials may pose. “I would disagree with that,” said John Bailey, executive vice president for science at the Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association, an industry group. “The amount of knowledge that we have for the safety of these materials is more than adequate to deal with their safety in the marketplace. That, combined with the FDAʼs authority to seek more information if they require, combine to form a powerful check and balance.”
AND THE WINNERS ARE: The winners of the Pollak Library Prize for Undergraduate Research Papers and Projects contest, from left to right, first place winner Juan Ugarte, second place winner Alma Martinez and third place winner Keith Herter. Sixteen CSUF students entered the competition with the hopes of winning the $1,000 first place prize.
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Relax, It’s Just A Work of Fiction By Jickie Torres
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or decades, environmentalists have worked to save species on the brink of extinction from disappearing forever despite their biologically obsolete status. Scientists working to save the Columbia Basin Pygmy Rabbit were dealt a serious blow yesterday when the last purebred male died, nullifying years of effort to save the species that has been around since the Ice Age and is only found in north central Washington. Two captive purebred females are left on display at the Oregon Zoo in Portland, but these two females are the last in existence. Scientists, who are sure they know better than the natural forces at work in nature, are launching an effort to crossbreed the remaining females with a similar rabbit found in Idaho. But who cares? The same Darwinian forces that lead human beings to the top of the
food chain as the undisputed master species of planet Earth have rendered the pygmy rabbits unfit to survive. The Earth isnʼt getting any more hospitable to the rabbit. Its environment isnʼt going to change to suit its needs. The rabbits have fallen victim to the same forces that have caused the extinction of millions of species since the beginning of time. Itʼs the cruel way of nature: adapt or die. Once we take these rabbits out of the wild and breed them for eventual release, they cease to be the natural wonders they once were. They are pets. Anachronistic organisms that we chose to keep around for our own pleasure. We shouldnʼt fret about the extinction of the last few biologically obsolete rabbits in Washington. The scientists that are struggling to save them are a different story.
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Religious organizations and constituents alike have been up in arms lately over Dan Brownʼs novel “The Da Vinci Code.” The media has capitalized on the phenomena with books, documentaries and TV specials that counter or support the controversy. Churches have denounced the ideas explored in the books and some have even staged protests and boycotts to anything Da Vinci related. What people have forgotten is that all this to-do is simply over a work fiction. Brownʼs clever disclaimer to the prelude of his
novel that all documents and places described therein were true and real have not only made him a very rich author but have also fueled the circus that erupted out of the publication. Itʼs disconcerting to think that society hasnʼt moved past the days when it condemned creative works of fiction as actual threat. In 1988, Salman Rushdieʼs novel, “The Satanic Verses,” was published and released to riotous response. The novel, which touched on the origins of Islam and made brash and flippant references to its leader Muhammed outraged both Muslims and non-Muslims alike. Radicals set the books ablaze in public displays of disapproval and bookstores
pulled the novel off their shelves in response to the pressure. Martin Scorseseʼs film “The Last Temptation of Christ,” released that same year based on a 1951 novel by Nikos Kazantzakis, received the same fervent fury due to its Da Vinci-like suggestions. Many boycotted the film as religious leaders damned the work in church sermons and one radical group in France sent a Molotov cocktail flying through the entrance of a theater screening the film. As ridiculous as that sounds, itʼs pertinent to remember that these occurrences took place less than two decades ago. Yes, the theories behind “The Da Vinci Code” have existed for centuries before Brownʼs
usage of it. Yes, there is a population of people that challenge the legacy of Christ as presented in the Bible. However, this book is merely a creative piece of prose, offered to mystery/suspense fans. Why all the serious hubbub? Are people so scared as to be challenged on their convictions by a work of invented narrative? Is it so easy to shake the core of a faith two millennia old by a few hundred-page story? The book isnʼt found on the religion shelves of Barnes and Noble, neither is Brown on a list of recent theologian authors. It should be a fun ride to be taken to a very believable place on the words of a good author. But it is just a ride, a book and a story.
Sadly, if you have a significant other letʼs just say that it becomes difficult to find the time and more importantly location for a little privacy to enjoy the more personal parts of your relationship. So the students of Cal State Fullerton have found there own spots on campus to release there pent up tension and enjoy quality time with someone special. And, as Iʼll be graduating next week, I thought Iʼd pass on a few spots for students to consider and for those whoʼve partaken in these locations, perhaps give them something to smirk about. First and foremost is CSUFʼs own Loverʼs Lane the Arboretum. People would be surprised at the
number of condom wrappers found amongst the bushes and trees in this little natural hideaway. A student mentioned the restrooms in McCarthy Hall, as well as tales of students getting personal in vacant classrooms but, like all public places, these locations always leaves lovers with the risk of getting caught. Now with a six-story library, one can only imagine the number of people whoʼve enjoyed a quite moment amongst the stacks. If youʼve ever ventured into the 5th or 6th floor of the Pollak Library late at night in search of a book for research you may have wondered just who else was in the area and just what they were up to.
Perhaps the most popular spot for students to slip away to is the parking lots. Everyone seems to have a car and nightfall is always a good cover for any evening activities. Another thing to consider is your major. If youʼre frequently in the College Park Building or the Computer Science Department itʼs all a matter of knowing where to go, whoʼs around and how likely it is youʼre going to be interrupted. Well these are just a few of your more popular locations. I hope Iʼve given you all something to consider and smirk about this year. As this is my last column for the Daily Titan Iʼd like to thank all my readers for spending their Thursday perusing my column.
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Titans hope to pad their record before heading to Long Beach next weekend By christen d’alessandro
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As the Cal State Fullerton baseball team (36-13 overall, 12-3 conference) comes off a tough loss to San Diego State, Tuesday, it will attempt to regain some pride this weekend in a three-game Big West Conference series against Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. In the last four out of five conference series, the Titans have allowed their opponent to win at least one of the three games. “Weʼve been playing our game and other teams have been playing theirs,” Titan pitcher Lauren Gagnier said. “Itʼs not that weʼve let down or anything.” The Titans look to break that pattern against the Mustangs. If Fullerton sweeps this series, they will be in a position to win the Big West Conference before taking on long-time rivals Long Beach State in their final conference series. “We think weʼd like to win all three,” Titan Head Coach George Horton said. “Our criteria [is that] we want to play up to our capabilities.” Horton said if the Titans play well and still only wins two of three games, heʼll be satisfied. These two teams havenʼt met this season yet but last year CSUF won the series. The Titans are currently sitting in the top spot in conference with a
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FRONT AND CENTER: Junior sprinter Antonia Vega is motivated by performing well and setting a good example for her teammates at CSUF.
Aiming to be on the Fast Track After transferring from community college, Vega finds her way at Fullerton By adam levy
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Cal State Fullertonʼs Antonia Vega has emerged as one of the elite sprinters in the Big West Conference, representing the womenʼs track and field team with 100
meter bursts that are over in the Lesaca said. “Sheʻs dedicated to blink of an eye. getting better all the time.” During the 2006 season the swift Vega, 20, had put together junior has an impressive resume made herself “I focus on my technique, while running known with for Modesto a string of form and conditioning Community performances when I practice.” College before which has assuming the garnered her Antonia Vega sprinters stance both eye popTitan Track and Field ping stats and in blue and accolades orange. from teammates. Her season included a first place “Sheʼs an awesome person and showing in the 200-meter dash in athlete,” Titan jumper Memory 24.71 seconds at the Sacramento
State Invitational, a clutch sprint in 12.07 seconds to lead the 4 x100 meter dash team to victory at the Mt San Antonio College relays, and a second place showing in 12.09 seconds in the 100-meter dash at the UC Irvine Big West Challenge. “Antonia is a real inspiration to the team,” Titan sprinter Kristyne Hanberg said. “She cares about all of us and keeps our morale high.”
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USA Baseball announced that Titan pitcher Wes Roemer and 19 other collegiate players have accepted invitations to participate in the 2006 USA Baseball National Team Trials. The Trials will be held June 22-July 1 in exhibition games played against teams in the New England Collegiate League. The USA Baseball National Team will be selected from a pool of 36 players, of which an additional 16 have yet to be determined. The official 22-man team roster will be announced on July 2. “The National Team is defined by athlete performance in the college game,” said USA Baseball General Manager of National Teams Eric Campbell. “This short list of invitees to the trials represents non-draft eligible players whoʼs 2006 performance on the field has warranted an invite to the trials. We will continue to watch the rest of the season to find those remaining invitees that demand consideration.” USA Baseball will announce a second list of invitees to the trials in late May, and a final list of invitees in June. The 2006 USA Baseball National Team will look to defend their FISU World University Baseball Championship this August in Havana. If selected to the squad, Roemer will become the Titansʼ 16th player to play for National Team and it will mark the third consecutive year the Titans will have represented the country (2005: Blake Davis, 2004: Mike Lamb, Mike Rouse, and Ricky Romero). Information provided by CSUF Sports Media Relations www.Fullertontitans.com
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two game lead. Cal Poly is close behind in third place. With a record of 27-23 overall and 8-7 in conference, the Mustangs will get a chance to move up in the rankings this weekend. Mustangs Head Coach Larry
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TRIPPIN: Titan Brandon Tripp (#20) is greeted by high fives after hitting a two-run home run.
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Vega is a leader by example and she makes sure to maintain a good effort when she is in practice or competing in actual events. “Antonia brings a certain fight to the table in terms of her stellar training and competition habits,” Titan Assistant Coach Kenny McDaniel said in an e-mail. “Sheʼs definitely a leader for our sprint group here at CSUF.” Vegaʼs thriving collegiate sprinting career is a by product of natural talent, years of experience and a steady effort that keeps her centered throughout the success. Vegaʼs childhood participation in gymnastics ultimately led her to the track, as she has been running since the age of nine. “The key to success for me is working as hard as I can so I know I have given my best,” Vega said. “Iʼm not stressed about whatever is going to happen because I know
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Turner has a team-high 75 hits Lee said jokingly the key for his team to pull off the wins is “food and stands in line behind Davis poisoning.” with a .352 batting average, while “Since we kind of shot ourselves Dorn is hitting .330. in the foot throughout the season, The starting weekend rotation this series is of utmost impor- will be the same with Wes Roemer, tance,” Lee said. “We need to put Gagnier and Dustin Miller schedtogether solid games all the way uled to pitch. around.” R o e m e r, O f f e n s i v e l y, who will start the Mustangs are game on “Our criteria [is that] we the led by outfieldFriday, leads want to play up to our er Jimmy Van the conOstrand. ference in capabilities.” In 191 at-bats various categories. He in 2006, the senior George Horton has a 1.99 has hit 12 home Titan Head Coach ERA and 98 runs and driven in strikeouts. 47 RBIs. He has Roemer recently accepted an a .550 slugging percentage and a invitation to try out for the 2006 .421 on-base percentage. Fullerton will rely on shortstop USA national baseball team. Gagnier, the Titansʼ Saturday Blake Davis to take charge offensively. Davis will try to continue starter leads the conference with 10 his 18-game hitting streak, leading wins while Roemer and Sundayʼs the conference and the team with a starter Dustin Miller are right .374 batting average. behind him with nine each. Titan center fielder Brandon “I stumbled a little bit in Santa Tripp proves to be another offen- Barbara, but I donʼt see why I sive threat in the Titan lineup along couldnʼt finish the season with the with left fielder Danny Dorn and most wins,” Gagnier said. second baseman Justin Turner. He is 10-4 this season with a Tripp leads the team with eight 2.71 ERA heading into his nexthomeruns and 34 RBIs while hit- start. ting .319. Gagnier has two more opportu-
nities to pick up the most wins with only two starts remaining. Despite striking out only 34 batters in 71 and two-third innings pitched, Miller has a 9-1 record and a 3.39 ERA. Miller has made 14 appearances and 10 starts in his first season with the Titans since injuries shelved him for the past three seasons. For the Mustangs, their most effective pitcher is junior righthander Bud Norris, who is 8-5 with a 4.22 ERA. In the Titan bullpen, closer Vinnie Pestano looks to be on the mend after an MRI revealed a strain of the muscles in his upper right forearm. The Titans take the field at 7 p.m. on Friday, 6 p.m. on Saturday and 1 p.m. on Sunday. Long Beach State, winners of its last 11 of their 15 games, go to Riverside this weekend to do battle with the UC Riverside Highlanders before closing their season out with a series at home against the Titans next week. “I want to make sure weʼre focused on the main thing,” Horton said. “With six games left and a two game lead, all six games are important for our quest to become Big West Conference champions.”
Iʼve done my best.” Blessed with the ability to travel at foot speeds most of us could not even fathom, the Modesto native keeps a cerebral demeanor during her high-octane races. “I focus on my technique, form and conditioning when I practice,” Vega said. “When Iʼm sprinting, Iʼm not worried about my speed, itʼs more about staying focused on maintaining my form and keeping my energy going.” When not leaving her rivals in the dust, Vegaʼs likely to be found spending time with friends or snowboarding at Mountain High. Her passion for running is only paralleled by her love of music, with Maroon 5 and Dashboard Confessional among her favorite bands. Vega is working on a career that will keep her close to athletics. “I plan on going to graduate school to study physical therapy,” Vega said. “Iʼm not quite sure on where Iʼm going to go, but Iʼve been looking around.” Vega credits her mother and
throughout my track career.” Vega competed in the women 100-meter dash at the Big West Conference Championships. “As she continues to meet her goals of becoming stronger and more explosive, skyʼs the limit,” McDaniel said.
grandmother as a motivational force on and off the field. “Living up north in Turlock, they arenʼt able to make it to all of my meets anymore, but they still try their best to make it to as many as they can,” Vega said. “They have always believed in me
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ZIPPING ON THROUGH: Track and field athlete Antonia Vegaʼs focus has been training hard to become the best athlete possible.
Cleveland Sneaks Past Detroit in 86-84 Win the ensuing possession, and the power forward came through with a low-post basket to put the Cavs ahead by two with 27 seconds left. All series long, the Detroit “I took a picture of the basPistons huffed and puffed. ket,” Gooden said. “Thatʼs what On Wednesday night, it was my freshman coach in high school LeBron James and the Cleveland used to tell me, take my time and Cavaliers who blew their house in. make the shot.” A stunning role reversal on the After a timeout, Donyell Marshall Cavsʼ fairy tale ride? blocked Tayshaun Princeʼs shot Maybe not. in the lane and James tipped a “Itʼs just basketball,” James rebound off Lindsey Hunterʼs said. “Theyʼre not the Big, Bad missed jumper to teammate Eric Wolf. And weʼre not the Three Snow, who tossed the ball down Little Pigs.” the court to kill time. J a m e s The Pistons scored 32 had the ball back points and with 1.9 seconds “I’m still not concerned assisted left, but could not because I know what on Drew get a shot off to Goodenʼs we’re capable of.” try to force overgame-wintime, or win the ning shot to Chauncey Billups game they didnʼt lead the Cavs seem to deserve. Detroit Pistons to an 86-84 “That was victory over about as perfect a Detroit, their third straight win en game of basketball as you can play route to a 3-2 lead in the second- against that team,” Marshall said. round series. Cleveland beat Detroit 74-72 The Pistons, on the brink of and 86-77 to even the series after elimination after two straight trips being routed in Game 1 and losing to the NBA Finals, have not been Game 2 by six points after a big giving much respect to the Cavs, early deficit. who are in the second round for the After losing Game 3 in Cleveland, first time since 1993. Rasheed Wallace guaranteed Game That should change now, but 4 would be the last game played will it be too late for the big, bad there because the Pistons would Pistons? close out the series in Game 5. Game 6 in the best-of-seven Oops. series is Friday night in Cleveland, “Everybody wrote us off, but and if the Pistons force a Game 7, we started to get some confidence they will be back on their home in the second half of Game 2 and court Sunday. weʼve just kept it going,” Cavs “LeBron is playing unbeliev- reserve Damon Jones said. ably, and theyʼre playing with a Detroit hopes to draw from its lot of confidence,” Detroit coach postseason experience. Before Flip Saunders said. “But it doesnʼt the Pistons beat the Los Angeles mean the series is over, we just Lakers in the 2004 NBA Finals, have to revert to what we did for they fell behind New Jersey 3-2 much of the season.” with three straight losses before Ben Wallace blew a chance to winning on the road and at home to give the Pistons the lead for the advance to the conference finals. first time since early in the sec“Iʼm still not concerned because ond quarter when he missed two I know what weʼre capable of,” free throws with 40 seconds left. Chauncey Billups said. “Weʼve That left one of the NBAʼs worst been there before. free-throw shooters 0-for-7 for the “We canʼt be looking for a Game game, which remained tied at 84. 7 because if youʼre not careful, James deferred to Gooden on there wonʼt be (a Game 7).” The Associated Press