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Week of June 7-14 ONGOING: Corpse Flower now blooming in the Fullerton Arboretum’s Orange County Agricultural and Nikkei Heritage Museum at 1900 Associated Road, Fullerton, 92831 Free and open to the public.
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NATIONAL A constitutional amendment prohibiting states from recognizing gay marriages was put to vote in the Senate Tuesday, with all signs pointing
toward its likely defeat for the time being. “Marriage is the most fundamental institution of civilization and it should not be redefined by activist judges,” President George W. Bush
stated Monday in favor of the amendment. The public has been divided on the issue, with the results of a recent ABC poll revealing 58 percent feel gay mar-
riage should be illegal though only 40 percent feel the Constitution should actually be amended to ban gay marriage. STATE The California state primary was held Tuesday, with major issues on the table including the Democratic Gubernatorial candidate, Proposition 82, debating the merits of taxing the wealthy to subsidize public preschool enrollment to all children ages four and above and Proposition 8, which would approve the borrowing of $600 million to go toward building and renovating public libraries. The keystone battle for the Democratic gubernatorial ticket comes between State Treasurer Phil Angelides and State Controller Steve Westly. Early public sentiment casts both candidates as lukewarm challengers to incumbent Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, whose approval ratings have risen in recent weeks.
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LOCAL Convicted pederast George Joseph England, 61, was held without bail by Santa Ana Superior Court Judge Robert Fitzgerald Monday, nearly three decades after his 1977 conviction for molesting three Costa Mesa girls. After posting $50,000 bail upon his guilty verdict, England fled before his sentencing, only to resurface after a 2005 passport arrest. England served out a federal sentence before returning to the Orange County Superior Court. He faces a potential jail term of eight years and eight months.
NEWS Pungent CSUF Flower Makes a Big Stink www.dailytitan.com
Rare Sumatran flower blooms only once every three years BY michael Ocampo For the Summer Titan
What’s more than 4 feet tall and smells like rotting meat? If you guessed “a 4-foot-tall slab of rotting meat,” you’d be wrong. Try “blooming flower.” Nestled deep within the Cal State Fullerton arboretum is a rare plant called the Titan Arum. It looks like an over-sized rose with ragged edges, and it has what looks like a giant unpeeled banana popping out from its blood red center. It’s from the rainforests of Sumatra, an island of Indonesia, where natives call it by its more common name, bunga bangkai, which translates into “corpse flower.” “They should call it the ‘trash flower’ instead of the corpse flower
because it smells more like trash,” said Staci Pham, 22, a CSUF human services major. Not only is the corpse flower rare, but it blooms just once every few years and exudes a pungent odor to celebrate. Perhaps “pungent” isn’t descriptive enough. The reason it’s called the corpse flower is because the smell it projects is meant to attract carrion insects to pollinate it — in other words, flies that feast on rotting carcasses. Cal State Fullerton’s corpse flower bloomed yesterday afternoon and already it has attracted botany enthusiasts and curious residents who’ve come to get a glimpse and take a whiff of the world’s foulest-smelling plant. “It smelled like garbage,” said Brigitta Weger, 63, of Whittier, who visited Huntington Library’s corpse flower when it bloomed in 1999, the first such blooming in the United States. “I expected to smell it from the entrance. It didn’t smell that bad.” Tony Nadratowslie, 46, of Placentia, read about the putrid plant in the news-
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paper and brought his seven-year-old daughter, Ariel, to see it. Nadratowslie said the plant didn’t smell as badly as he thought it would. Said Ariel: “It’s stinky and looks like a banana.” “I didn’t expect it to be so big,” said Edwin Rodarte, 20, a CSUF senior human services major. The corpse flower in CSUF’s arboretum stands more than 4-and-halffeet high and its petals spread three feet across. The last time Fullerton’s corpse flower bloomed was in May 2003. This year’s bloom was also highly anticipated. Days before the bloom, people drove miles to see the pungent plant only to leave disappointed. The corpse flower’s distinctive smell is caused by sulfur, said Chris Barnhill, the arboretum’s living plants curator. Barnhill said that the smell isn’t fixed around the flower, but comes in waves that can be smelled from up to fifty feet away. Just as the flower’s fifteen min-
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The Corpse Flower is part of the Arum family, like this flower, and is now on display in the Fullerton Arboretum. utes of fame will fade, so too will its bloom. Barnhill said the flower’s bloom will last a few more days until its spadix, the banana-shaped part, deflates into what looks like a flaccid elephant’s trunk. Fullerton’s corpse flower is named
Tiffy. There was another corpse flower at the arboretum named Taffy, but it died in 2000. For those curious to take a whiff of Tiffy the corpse flower, the arboretum is open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
CSUF Leads Nation in Undergradate Degrees to Hispanics Despite setbacks, Hispanic students do well at CSUF By Nohemy Martinez For the Summer Titan
Cal State Fullerton ranks first in the state and fourth in the nation for the most undergraduate degrees earned by Hispanics students, according to this year’s “Top 100” list issued by The Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education magazine. The magazine also ranked CSUF second in the nation for the most Communications degrees earned by Hispanic students. Campus faculty members are trumpeting the accolades as a huge accomplishment for Hispanic students. “These students work extraordinarily long hours while also attending class and completing studies,” said Robert Castro, CSUF Professor of Chicano studies. “They should be applauded for their
endurance and courage.” The challenges many Hispanic students face make the graduation rate at CSUF that much more impressive. “First-generation Hispanic students do not have the path carved out for them,” said Nancy Porras-Hein, Professor of Chicano and Chicana studies. “It is a tremendous challenge for students and administrators.” Prevalent obstacles for the Hispanic student population include dealing with unfamiliar enrollment paperwork and maintaining part of their family’s financial responsibilities, Porras-Hein said. “The summers are not vacations for them, they have to help the parents pay the family costs,” Porras-Hein said. “It’s essential to these students to work while attending school, as it puts food on the table, pays the rent, medical coverage and other issues of basic survival.” In addition, Porras-Hein points out the language barrier as another major mountain some Hispanic students must climb on their path to success. “Limited English prevents students from graduating college,” Porras-Hein
said. “What can overcome that barrier? They have to study harder and put in extra time at the writing center.” Chicano and Chicana Department Chair Reyes Fidalgo noted that challenges to Hispanic students don’t end with personal responsibilities. “What I find most often is that students don’t know the system well enough to use it to their advantage,” he said. “It only takes one person, an instructor, staff member or whoever, to notice the student’s capabilities and to open a dialogue that focuses on what the student would really like to become. Then things start happening.” Faculty and staff members offer students support even if they are not enrolled in one of their courses, Porras-Hein said. “We proudly support our students and listen to all of their concerns,” she said. Aside from taking advantage of opportunities, Fidalgo emphasized the importance of maintaining a good grade point average. “The other issue that bothers me, and I see it much too often, is that many students are not aware of the importance of grade point average for
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any future plans,” Fidalgo said. “They work many hours, have families to attend to, and take more courses per semester than they should in order to finish as soon as possible without thinking of the limitations that a low GPA may create for them in the future. Graduation is not necessarily a surefire ticket to a career, Fidalgo said. “I encourage students to participate
in organizations and programs, there they may find out about things such as scholarships and internships,” PorrasHein said. CSUF was also ranked fifth for the undergraduate education degrees earned by Hispanic students, sixth in business and marketing, seventh in visual and performing arts and eighth in area studies.
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Get Ready for Another Roll in the Hay The OC Fair returns this July with new entertainment and old favorites BY Jessica Horn For the Summer Titan
It’s time once again to fill up on fattening foods and ride roller coasters to the point of dizziness. The Orange County Fair is back in town from Friday, July 7 to Sunday, July 30 in Costa Mesa. All of the old favorites are back, including the large bucket ferris wheel and Hercules the horse. New things at the fair that may soon become favorites are the deep-fried Oreos and Snickers bars. Besides rides and midways full of run-of-the-mill carnival games such as ring tosses and basketball hoops, the fair also has two petting zoos where fairgoers can pet and purchase feed for pigs, goats, kangaroos and other animals. “The petting zoos are one of my favorite parts about the fair,” said Brianna Benton, a CSUF psychology major. “I usually go at least once to take my little brother who loves the elephants.”
Part of the cost of admission includes optional shows and attractions, such as performances by hypnotist Mark Yuzuik and tomato-growing contests. There are also exhibit booths that house vendors selling everything from wax hand sculptures to hammocks to flowers.
“We have some new entertainment this year that is pretty exciting,” said Jeff Wilson, the communications coordinator for the fair. “We hope to break a million visitors this year.” New entertainment includes AGABOOM!, which Wilson describes as “kind of Cirque du Soleil but more
slapstick.” Brought back to the fair for the second year in a row are the Peking Acrobats. “They are a group from China that does amazing acrobatics, and were really popular last year,” Wilson said. The fair will also offer free motocross and demolition derby shows, as well as music performances by a Beatles tribute band named The Fab Four and Reggaeton Night, an evening devoted to the music that is a blend of Jamaican reggae and hiphop. “My favorite part of the fair are all of the little shops and all of the great food, especially funnel cake and corn on the cob,” said Maggie Williams, a child and adolescent major. “The fair is open from noon to midnight Tuesday through Friday and from 10 a.m. to midnight Saturday and Sunday. Many different promotions are offered, including free admission and parking on opening day from noon to 1 p.m., as well as kids’ days, senior days and canned-food drive days. More information on ticket prices, promotional days and parking can be found on the fair’s Web site at www. ocfair.com.
San Diego Music Festival Makes a ‘Street Scene’ Growing festival draws headlines for end of summer concert BY Kristi Allen For the Summer Titan
For those who are looking for some summer fun, a short hop on Highway 5 to San Diego’s Street Scene just might be the answer. San Diego’s Street Scene is an annual outdoor music festival scheduled to include a variety of famous musicians of all styles. “I went last year for the first time. As there was such an array of different
bands to choose from I felt like I was in heaven,” said Leianne Jenkins from Laguna Beach. “I am definitely going again this year.” This year’s Street Scene will run the weekend of August 4 and 5. The streets smell with the aroma of food from some of San Diego’s finest restaurants and are filled with sprawling music. Stalls lining the streets with unusual characters are all part of the experience. Not surprisingly, the weekend is filled with a lot of dancing, food and drinks. “I couldn’t believe all of the entertainment, especially the drag queens that were roaming the streets,”
Jenkins said. Many different artists will perform on multiple stages over a two-day span. The main focus is the music ranging from rock, pop and reggae to blues, but there also themed lounges, karaoke stages and clubs and restaurants that are open late at night. The event brings several big name artists from a vast array of genres together in one place. Last year’s festival, held at Qualcomm Stadium, featured The Killers, Snoop Dogg, The Pixies, Social Distortion and The Black Eyed Peas. The festival’s popularity expanded the venue to the football stadium. In previous years it was held in
Gaslamp Quarter. “My favorite part of the festival last year was The Killers. They were such great performers live. I had the best time,” said Keersa Townsend, who attended the 2005 show. Street Scene was held on historic 5th Avenue for the first few years. In 1987, it grew to fill up two blocks. “Street Scene has now become one of the nation’s largest annual music festivals, including 35-plus musical acts covering different musical genres and styles,” said Lyndi Martinez, an event planner. “It was a little unorganized last year because of the move, but this year will only get better.”
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Grand Treatment at MGM BY Natalie Murillo For the Summer Titan
In Las Vegas, the heat of the desert summer is offset by the casinos’ Freon-powered chill and frosty margaritas delivered by buxom poolside waitresses. The MGM Grand Resort and Casino has everything a person needs to have a good time. With enough cash, this casino can make anyone feel like a high-rolling A-list celebrity. The Bungalow suite is bigger than a normal room, and has a living room with two couches. The key to getting a better price on a room is by telephone, as sales attendants are more likely to negotiate offers and are receptive to all inquiries. It is extremely important to make sure reservations are made in advance. Legions of travelers flock to Vegas at the drop of a hat, lighting up “No Vacancy” signs up and down the strip. The key to having a great time in Las Vegas is making reservations well ahead of time and having a good-size group to split costs. After the rooms are booked, it is time to make plans for activities such as lying out by the pool and clubbing. The MGM has five different pools. The centerpiece, called the “Backlot River,” is where people can purchase an inflatable donut and float around in circles. For a nice place to relax after a dip in the shade, look no further than the luxurious cabanas. The cabanas at MGM cost $150 Monday through Thursday, while the weekend rate is at $225. Included in the cost are refreshments, a television set, a ceiling fan, a cooling mist system and a spot for tanning. At Studio 54, the nightclub inside the MGM grand, VIP passes for the line cost $40. For large parties, purchasing a VIP table is a good idea. There is usually a minimum drink requirement for using a table.
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IN MOVIES This Week
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June 6th: The Omen (Rated R) Directed by John Moore and starring: Liev Schreiber, Julia Stiles, Seamus Davey-Fitzpatrick. Robert Thorn is a senior American diplomat whose wife, Katherine, endures a difficult delivery where their newborn child has died. Thorn knows the news will devastate Katherine, who had suffered two previous miscarriages. The hospital priest presents Thorn with another child born that night, whose mother died in childbirth. The priest compels Thorn to take the infant boy as his own. June 9th: Cars (Rated G) Directed by John Lasseter and staring: Owen Wilson, Paul Newman, Bonnie Hunt, and Larry the Cable Guy. Lightning McQueen, a hotshot rookie race car driven to succeed, discovers that life is about the journey, not the finish line, when he finds himself unexpectedly detoured in the sleepy Route 66 town of Radiator Springs. June 9th: A Prairie Home Companion (Rated PG-13) Directed by Robert Altman and staring: Lindsay Lohan, Woody Harrelson,
Tommy Lee Jones, Garrison Keillor, Kevin Kline, and Meryl Streep. After 32 years, Garrison Keillor’s radio variety show is coming to an end. Set on a rainy Saturday night in St. Paul, Minnesota, fans file into the Fitzgerald Theater to see “A Prairie Home Companion.
Opening in Select Theatres June 7th: The Heart of the Game (Rated PG-13) Directed by Ward Serrill and staring: Darnellia Russell, Bill Resler, Devon Crosby, Maude Lepley, Christopher Bridges. A chronicle following the Roosevelt Roughriders girl’s basketball team for six tumultuous seasons, capturing the passion and energy of a high school girls’ basketball team. June 9th: The Long Weekend (Rated R) Directed by Pat Holden and starring Chris Klein, Brendan Fehr, Chandra West, Cobie Smulders, Craig Fairbrass. Uptight Ed is trying to save his career, but his babe-magnet brother Cooper is determined to get his stressedout brother laid.
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‘Prairie’ Radio Show Plays the Pacific Live performance brings Garrison Keillor and crew to the Hollywood Bowl BY Julie Anne Ines Summer Titan News Editor
Perhaps the closest that many native Californians have ever come to a prairie is watching the old television show “Little House on the Prairie.” Lost without their iPods and the Internet, they prefer to leave the playing in America’s native natural landscapes to the deer and the antelope. But if the crowd at the Hollywood Bowl on Friday evening was a good indication, more people are longing for a home where the buffalo roam. And it was this crowd that made the prairie not as lonely as the old folk songs would have people believe. The live performance of the radio show “A Prairie Home Companion with Garrison Keillor” filled the benches of the Bowl with almost 18,000 people, the maximum capacity of the iconic outdoor venue. The show is distributed by American Public Media and airs weekly on 89.3 KPCC Saturdays at 4 p.m. The ever-eloquent and witty Keillor was joined on stage by musical group and show regulars the Guy’s All-Star Shoe Band and sound simulator Tom Keith, along with the evocative singing of musical guest Sally Dworsky. Dworsky is a surprising singer whose voice creeps into the hollow places that day-to-day living carves
out and fills it with the warmth of remembered innocence. While Dworsky may be an unfamiliar name, the names of some of other Keillor’s guests may ring a bell. Meryl Streep, John C. Reilly and Virginia Madsen — who, along with Keillor, appear in the Robert Altmandirected movie “A Prairie Home Companion” — lent their voices to skits
“Despite the patriotism and sentiment, the show has had a way of appealing to not-quitepatriotic, sometimessentimental people like myself.” that poked fun at the coffee-drinking, image-conscious animal rights activists that tinsel-town dwellers are so often stereotyped as. Surprisingly enough, the crowd did not take the sly social commentary that weaved its way into the comedy as public ridicule. Perhaps it was the comfortable summer evening weather, the cloudless sky or a dismissal of such portrayals as caricatures of “somebody else” — or it could have been the alcohol that many imbibed between bites of cheese dur-
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ing the intermission. Regardless, the crowd was in good spirits that night. The convivial atmosphere was highlighted by Keillor leading the crowd in singing “America the Beautiful” after the intermission. I’m not nearly old enough to long for the “good ol’ days”, which, as history has taught us, weren’t so good. However, hearing the crowd sing that song had me longing for simpler times, if they ever did exist. This sense of longing for innocence was echoed by Keillor in his signature monologue, “The News from Lake Wobegon,” which described a father fretting over the evening outings that his teenage daughter went out on after prom night. The monologue ends with the father finding a corsage in an empty parking lot, then wiping off the dust that had gathered on the flower petals. Deep stuff. But despite the patriotism and sentiment, the show has had a way of appealing to not-quite-patriotic, sometimes-sentimental people like myself. And while Lindsay Lohan — an actress more likely to get her tan from a bottle than from laboring underneath the prairie sun — appears in the film version of the show, the buzz around the film is saying that it doesn’t stray far from its prairie roots. If the film, which opens Friday, is anything like its radio-show predecessor, it may not prompt people to trade their Manolos for muckrackers — but it just might have them dreaming of a home on the range.
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Former Yale Professor Joins CSUF Faculty Italian native to add flavor to Radio-TV-Film department this fall BY AARON HOLTSCLAW For the Summer Titan
Beginning this fall, a new professor in the Radio-TV-Film program will begin teaching at Cal State Fullerton. Professor Gloria Monti, originally from Italy, has taught film studies at Oberlin College, Hofstra University, UC Irvine, UC Santa Cruz and the University of Iowa. She also ran the film studies program at Yale. Monti grew up in Milano, Italy, where she developed a love of film at an early age. “When I was 10 years old, I used to cut and paste film reviews in a diary [and] alphabetically ordered a kind of homemade Internet movie database,” said Monti in an e-
mail interview. it. My Iowa stay was much shorter, but Monti’s move to the United States it marked the beginning of my teachwas partially due to ing career. So that her love of film. it unfor“She is going to bring makes “My interest in gettable,” Monti film grew along with said. something to the me as I grew into Having oppormy teens. One of the tunities to teach department something around the world, reasons I came to the [United States] to Monti has now that it hasn’t had attend college was landed at CSUF. because film studies “During my before...” was not offered as a on-campus interdiscipline at the uniview, I had the versity level in Italy opportunity to Bob Davis, CSUF Professor at the time,” Monti teach a film class said. and was quite impressed. I was equalMonti earned four degrees, in- ly impressed with the faculty members cluding her doctorate, in Ameri- of the RTVF department, both profescan studies with a concentration in sionally and personally,” Monti said. film studies from Yale Professor Monti will be teaching and a master’s in film “American Cinema: from Edison to studies from the University of Iowa. “I Citizen Kane” as well as a new class spent 14 years of my life at Yale, both that she has put together called “Intro as a student and as a professor. I loved to Film Studies.”
“I like to use a linguistic analogy to describe Introduction to Film Studies. Imagine taking a foreign language class. You need to learn to express yourself in entirely new ways. Similarly, this class will teach students to think critically about cinema using film’s specific language,” Monti said. “The films that have been chosen for this course illustrate critical questions in the history, theory, and criticism of film,” she said. “We will investigate how films relate to other films and film traditions, how they are shaped by the circumstances in which they are produced and received, and how they acquire particular cultural and political meanings,” Monti said. Monti said that she likes all aspects of teaching, including grading papers. “I think the most exciting aspect of teaching, for me, is the mentoring issue. The fact that I can act as a facilitator between knowledge and its
recipients. I also value the personal relationships that I establish with my students, which continue long after they leave my classes,” Monti said. “I am very excited about professor Monti being here,” said Bob Davis, a professor in the RTVF program. “She is going to bring to the department something that it hasn’t had before which is a world-class academic film scholar who is vitally passionate about film studies.” “Professor Monti is articulate and insightful,” said Ricardo del los Rios, a fellow RTVF faculty member. He also is excited about her addition to the program. Monti is very dedicated to her students, he said. “I hope to contribute to the growth of the department and to help create a strong and diverse community of students who will bring enthusiasm and commitment to the study of film,” Monti said.
Animals Abandoned at Collegiate Rentals in Virginia Radford University renters charged, incur fines for owning pets at By Molly Waddell The Tartan (Radford U.)
(U-WIRE) RADFORD, Va. When Vicky Lytton turns the key to a student apartment at the end of the school year, the Bondurant Realty employee never knows what she will find. Often, it is abandoned animals left behind by their owners. “When college kids come in the fall, they’re lonely in their apartments, so the first thing they want to do is get a pet,” Mike Vest, chief animal control officer for Radford, said. By May, the animal’s lease is up and is labeled a “stray.” “Nine times out of 10, [students] leave [pets] in the homes shut up, or, as they’re moving out, [owners] just leave the door open and let them go,” Vest said. During breaks and summer vacation, Vest says the number of pets he picks up increases dramatically. “I spend weeks trying to catch them. I get calls saying ‘I’ve got a dog running loose,’ or ‘a cat in the tree.’” In the weeks to come, Radford Univeristy will become a jungle of domesticated animals. With the semester coming to a close, pet owners are faced with the choice of what to do with their pets. Students cannot bring their furry friends home and are not aware
of adoption agencies in the area. If it is not the summer move-out, it is a student’s realtor who sends their pet packing. Price-Williams Realty, Bondurant Realty, Hunters Ridge and Copper Beech either have strict pet regulations or a “no-pet policy.” Ranging from $25 for Price-Williams for the first offense to a $2,500 flat fee for Copper Beech, pet ownership is not a realtor’s dream. “We’re not trying to make money off of them [students], so we give a courtesy warning,” said Jeff Price, coowner of Price-Williams Realty. Many students who rent from “nopet” realtors are faced with countless fines or even eviction. Wetherly Barker, a Radford University student, was told in the middle of her lease that she could no longer keep her dog. “Within that week, the company’s owner came by and said they were changing their policy, and there were no dogs allowed anymore,” Barker said. Barker and her roommates were promised animal ownership prior to signing the lease and were told differently after moving in. “I can understand a company changing a policy, but not in the middle of a lease, especially when I picked that house and that company to be able to have a dog,” Barker said. BCR is the only realty company that allows pets in the residence, but a $200 pet fee is required. From a realtor standpoint, it has nothing to do with making money or angering renters; it
is more of a protection of the animals to evaluate the security deposit. Many and damages in the units. pet owners do not know that there are “Over spring and multiple options “We are trying not to for adoption and summer break, the animals are left befoster care for hind,” said Vickie make money off of them their pets done Lytton, a Bondurant locally. Realty employee. [students], so we give a “There are no After students leave, charges or anycourtesy warning” realtors check the thing; if they just housing units for bring them in damages and to caland sign a paper culate security desurrendering the Jeff Price, Business Owner posit returns. rights to animal, They often find I will find them emaciated or dead animals that were a home,” Vest said. Radford Animal abandoned. control works closely with Pound Pals, “They’ll go into the apartments to Inc., to find homes and foster care for clean, and there’s pets left behind, the animals. Unlike overcrowded anino food, no water, no litter boxes, so mal shelters, homes are set-up far in there’s damages all over the apartment advance, so euthanization is rarely from them trying to claw their way necessary. out,” Vest said. “In the past year or so, around 550 Luckily, realtors inspect units a pets that have been rescued; only 10 few days after the renters move out have been put down, mainly because
they were sick,” Vest said. Within the first two days that the animal arrives, their picture is on the Pound Pals, Inc. Web site. While adoption options are available, Vest wants students to seriously think before they decide to get a pet. “It’s just like having a kid; it needs to go to the vet, checkup once a year, tags,” said Vest. Responsibility, money and a secure home are necessary elements of pet ownership. A pet is not just a temporary possession. “You just need to socialize and learn the responsibility before taking the steps of having an animal,” Vest said. It’s never too late to bring an animal in. If a student knows ahead of time that they will not be able to keep the animal, they can contact Pound Pals, Inc., and the placement process can begin immediately. Even if it is short notice, city animal control and Pound Pals, Inc., will accept the animal.
waiting for a table or leaving a perfect spot on the sand to walk to the beach stand. At www.picnic-ideas.com, there are a number of baskets available for order that can be delivered directly to someone’s doorstep. Plus, there’s something about a summer picnic that brings out the indulgent side of people. Why not pack a basket with a great bottle of Pinot Noir, Brie, sun-dried tomato spread, water crackers and some chocolate-covered strawberries, and enjoy the warm summer sun
and cool ocean breezes over a light snack? Consumption of alcoholic beverages on the beaches in Orange County isn’t allowed, but don’t worry, grape juice can be a good substitute and you can save the pinot for when the sun goes down. So, whether you want to go out with the family, experience true Orange County local spots or celebrate a special wedding or birthday, remember that good food and good weather combined can make an awesome beach day.
BEACH GUIDE FROM PAGE 10 Club. Another advantage that summer has over the other seasons is that it seems to be a time for romance and spontaneity. This is where the beach picnic comes in. Thanks to online companies that offer picnic baskets, customers can order a great summer lunch at the touch of a button without the inconvenience of
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Washington’s Hail Mary President George W. Bush has been needs of Hurricane Katrina. His overall entrenched in numerous political mishaps job approval rating has fallen 12 points since he was re-elected in 2004, causing from 42 to 34; 59 percent of Americans his approval ratings to be the worst of any disapprove of the how the president is president in American history. His recent handling his job. In light of this informapublic outcry against gay tion, it seems the attack marriage has many in on gay marriage at this the country wondering if crucial time is nothing this emboldened stand is President Bush is circling more then a political Hail consistent with his GodMary to salvage a nosethe wagons on gay fearing tenets or just a diving approval rating. marriage to rally his smokescreen distraction Same-sex marriage, for negative publicity that like other controversial supporters to combat continues to mount. topics that have graced Depression-like “Democrats argue that our social roundtable, will gay marriage is just a dibe a political and moral polling numbers version from rising gas battle for many years to prices, the ongoing strugcome. But shouldn’t a gle in Iraq and immigradiscussion this large be tion reform,” said Debra framed as an actual deRosenberg in her Newsweek article “Poli- bate, complete with the active flow of tics of the Altar.” ideas and insights between our political Bush and his administration have been elites? In contrast, the Oval Office’s curhaunted by the struggling war in Iraq, the rent stance looms large as a rash decision mishandled FEMA situation with Hurri- the president and GOP leaders are using cane Katrina, numerous West Wing player as a desperate ploy to cover or repair the changes, the vice president’s hunting ac- administration’s stained reputation. cident and skyrocketing gas prices. PresiAs the president continues to publicly dent Bush is circling the wagons on gay push for the constitutional ban on samemarriage to rally his supporters to combat sex marriage, the bold move rings as noththe Depression-like polling numbers. ing more than a last-ditch effort to sway According to a February 2006 CBS poll his constituency, particularly the Christian only 32 percent of Americans approve of right, to forgive and forget his failures on the way President Bush responded to the a multitude of other issues.
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iPods Reducing Communication
Personal entertainment devices sequester their users from society BY Adam Levy Summer Titan Asst. News Editor
You see them everywhere: on campus, on the street, at the gym. Legions of people in their own little worlds with a pair of white wires plugged into their heads. As the popularity of the iPod spreads like wildfire, a burgeoning side effect is a growing lack of interpersonal communication between those plugged in and the rest of the outside world. Users seem deprived of the rest of their five senses as they abandon all social interaction with others in lieu of the personalized symphonies that are blaring in their ears. Some institutions, such as International Grammar School located in Sydney, Australia, have already made iPods illegal for the aforementioned reasons as well as others, such as potential hearing damage and distraction from studies. “They allow students to avoid communication with others and may lead to social isolation or escape from our community,” said the school’s principal Kerry Murphy, in a March 2005 interview with the Sydney Morning Herald. “It’s important for kids to be
talking to one another at school, out the marketplace of ideas in socializing and being part of a exchange only for that which is community.” familiar and agreeable to them. This issue is clearly not a flash “What concerns me is that in the pan. The iPod continues to we are developing an informagain steam as one of the hottest tion segregation,” said Jeffrey items in today’s marketplace, McCall, a communications continuing to set record sales fig- professor and media watcher at ures as its DePauw Univeruser base sity in Indiana, “At the heart of the has expoaccording to a nentially new-age debate is the September 2005 multiArizona Republic plied and antisocial nature the article. its prices “People are progresending up exposiPod encourages” sively ing themselves lowered only to the ideas, o v e r issues and entertime. The amount of iPods sold, tainment that suits them. And I estimated at 42 million total as don’t think that’s healthy in the of January 2006 according to long run.” Apple’s Web site, is just the tip At the heart of the new-age of the iceberg for a market that debate is the antisocial nature continues to reinvent itself with the iPod encourages by its very expanding technology and must- being, allowing users to lose have status among consumers. themselves in their music while To counter the effects of “iPod missing out on exchanges with isolation,” new innovations such the outside world. as the iPod Hi-Fi, Bose’s SoundWhile other trends of the day, Dock and Audioengine 5 are like Starbucks and social netemerging onto the marketplace. work services such as myspace, These devices incorporate the facebook and friendster, are same portable information-stor- based upon the principle of users ing qualities as the iPod with interacting with one another, the the high-volume capabilities of iPod and similar devices strictly a boom box. set the table for one. Another derivative effect of That very well may have a the iPod and other contemporary constraining effect, letting the customizable media gadgets such new generation growing up on as TiVo and Satellite radio is the their own deserted island with narrow mindset that slowly sets headphones blaring, oblivious to in as individuals choose to filter the world around them.
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Student Defrauds Investors of $7M Money was spent on luxury items and a $1.25 million donation to NYU BY MATT APUZZO Associated Press
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) - A former New York University student pleaded guilty to bank and wire fraud Tuesday, admitting he used his student ID and expertly forged documents to pose as the heir to a billionaire Turkish family and trick investors into pouring millions into a nonexistent hedge fund. Prosecutors spent hours Tuesday describing how Hakan Yalincak, 22, charmed his way into the exclusive world of Greenwich high finance, shuttled counterfeit checks across the world and brokered deals with a Kuwaiti financier. Yalincak’s fund, the Daedalus Capital Relative Fund I, wasn’t a legitimate investment and prosecutors said investors lost more than $7 million _ a figure Yalincak said is overstated. Prosecutors say the money was spent on a Porsche, a Tiffany diamond and a $1.25 million donation to NYU. The donation was used to reassure worried investors that the Yalincaks were investors who could be trusted, prosecutors said. Yalincak’s mother, who also faces fraud charges, even persuaded NYU’s development director to meet with prospective investors, prosecutors said. NYU spokesman Josh Taylor said the development director spoke with two investors only to confirm that the Yalincaks had paid the first installment of what was to have been a $21 million gift. The Kuwaiti businessman told the FBI that Yalincak’s mother claimed to be part of one of the world’s richest families. Other investors said they received financial statements showing the family’s net worth at more than $1 billion. “This was all an attempt by the Yalincaks to establish their bona fideness to investors as a wealthy Turkish family,” prosecutor Calvin Kurimai said.
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In reality, most of the money in the Yalincak accounts belonged to investors. When a few got suspicious and demanded their money back, prosecutors said they were paid with other people’s investments. When he came up short, prosecutors said, Yalincak forged multimillion-dollar checks and passed them quickly through banks in Greenwich, New York and Switzerland, hoping to cash out before they caught on. When they froze the accounts, prosecutors said Yalincak blamed it on a mistake by the executor of his family’s estate. “I just want to apologize to my family,” Yalincak said in court. “My actions during the course of this thing really hurt my mother, father and my sister.” Yalincak’s plea deal with prosecutors does not recommend a specific sentence. He faces up to 50 years in prison when he is sentenced Sept. 19. Yalincak’s mother, Ayferafet, is scheduled for a fraud trial next month. NYU said it will return the donation once a court determines whom the money belongs to. “True philanthropy, like good business dealings, requires good faith,” the university said in a prepared statement. “Clearly that was lacking here.” Yalincak, who has been detained since his arrest last year, was denied bail for a third time Tuesday.
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Escalade Tops List of Most Stolen Cars Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution makes No. 2 while Ford Taurus leads least-stolen BY Ken Thomas Associated Press
STOLEN VEHICLES, H WASHINGTON (AP) - The Cadillac Escalade, the bold and shiny luxury sport utility vehicle popular with Hollywood’s A-List, rappers and star athletes, apparently also attracts an ill-intentioned constituency: car thieves. Escalades had the highest rate of insurance theft claims for the fourth straight year, according to a study released Wednesday by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The Escalade was followed by the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution and the Dodge Ram 1500 quad cab pickup. The Highway Loss Data Institute, an affiliate of the insurance institute, noted the Escalade offers plenty of eye candy to tempt thieves, from chromed wheels and leather seats to rear-seat DVD systems. Not to mention a marketing campaign that links the Escalade to the hip and trendy. “This is the car that Tony Soprano drives. It’s seen in a lot of rap videos. There are a lot of NFL players who are photographed in it,” said Kim Hazelbaker, senior vice president of the
Highway Loss Data Institute. ignition immobilizer, which prevents “It’s part of our pop culture as a the vehicle from being started withvery large, flashy out the proper key. SUV.” The instiThe Lancer Evolutute calculated tion, a high-perforwhich newer veversion with “[They are] part of our mance hicles were most more than twice likely to be stolen horsepower of culture as a very large, the by assessing theft a standard Lancer claims per 1,000 sedan, was likely flashy SUV” insured vehicles targeted because from model years thieves coveted its 2003 to 2005. rear spoilers and The Escalade had special tires and a claim rate of kim Hazelbaker, VP Data Inst. wheels, Hazelbak13.2, while the er said. Lancer Evolution Theft losses for had a rate of 11.9. pickups, meanwhile, have increased The lowest-ranking vehicle, the sharply since 1999, the institute found, Ford Taurus, had a rate of 0.3, fol- based on high claims for the Dodge lowed by the Pontiac Vibe 4-wheel Ram and the Ford F-250 and F-350 drive at 0.4, and the Buick LeSabre trucks. Hazelbaker said the Ram has and Park Avenue, both at 0.5. an available option of 20-inch wheels Cadillac, a division of General capable of fitting previous versions Motors Corp., sells the new 2007 Es- of the pickup, potentially making it calade at a starting price of $57,280. more desirable to thieves. Hazelbaker said about one-fourth of The study found that the Dodge the claims for the Escalades were for Stratus and its twins, the Chrysler $40,000 or more, providing evidence Sebring and Plymouth Breeze, had that thieves were stealing the entire high theft losses in Washington, vehicle instead of seeking its parts. D.C., while losses of the 2003 NisCadillac spokesman David Caldwell san Maxima and Lexus RX 330 were said the theft rate was “an unfortu- high around New York City. nate byproduct of the desirability of The group attributed the losses of the vehicle.” The 2007 model comes the Maxima and RX 330 to their exequipped with an improved anti-theft pensive Xenon headlights.
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Roaming Toward
Gold
Titan ace honored as Collegiate Baseball’s co-player of the year From Titans Media Relations
Phil gordon/ Summer Titan Starting pitcher Wes Roemer became the second Titan to be named Collegiate Baseball’s player of the year when he was named Co-National Player of the Year by the long-time baseball publication on Friday. Roemer, the 2006 Big West Pitcher of the Year shares the award with James Madison’s Kellen Kulbacki. The other Titan to earn Collegiate Baseball’s top honor was Mark Kotsay in 1995. The Titan right-hander pitched 65 2/3 innings to start the season without giving up a walk. Roemer sported a regular season 11-1 record, 2.01 ERA, 113 strikeouts, with only 4 walks in 125 2/3 innings. Kulbacki was second in the nation in hitting (.464 batting average), No. 1 in homers (24), No. 4 in RBI per game (75 in 53 games), and No. 1 in slugging percentage (.943). In addition, this year marks the 10th year that Louisville Slugger has sponsored the Division I Collegiate Baseball All-Americans, and three Titans earned the honor for their performanc-
es in 2006. Now a two-time All-American, Roemer was named to the first team, with senior second baseman Justin Turner and closer Vinnie Pestano garnering second-team honors for the first times in their careers. Turner in his fourth season in a Titan uniform has been key to a Titan defense that has is ranked fifth best in the nation with a .977 team fielding percentage. The Fullerton star posted 88 hits in the regular season to lead the Big West Conference helping him to a
Co-Player of the Year Award. Turner hit .359 with four home runs and 37 RBI. Pestano was among the nation’s leaders in save the entire season posting 13 of them with a 0.97 ERA in 37 innings before suffering an arm injury that has kept him off the mound since May 10. Pestano has struck out 43 opponents and has held them to just a .143 batting average. The Titans now have 67 All-Americans to their credit Roemer becomes the sixth National
player of the Year for Cal State Fullerotn joining Tim Wallach (1979), Phil Nevin (1992), Mark Kotsay (
two-times in1995) and Kurt Suzuki (2004).
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SUMMER Beach Guide
Great Food With Even Better Views
A glance at Orange County’s finest waterside eateries to enjoy during the summer BY lisa Chung For the Summer Titan
As the summer heats up, people are more likely to head out to the beaches to lie in the sand and cool down in the surf. The sand and the surf, however, are bound to make beachgoers hungry. Luckily, wherever they go there are great places to grab a bite to eat. One diner that any Huntington Beach visitor can enjoy is Zack’s, on Pacific Coast Highway at Beach Boulevard. Mike Ali, owner of Zack’s, said that there is much more to his business than burgers and fries. To start, the menu has more variety than any other beach stand. Sun worshipers can enjoy fish and chips, Greek salads, fish burritos and the famous Huntington
Beach cheese strips, which are deepfried tortillas topped with cheese and served with Ali’s own home-made sauce. Customers can get a quick snack while having an ordinary beach day, but Zack’s is also available for special occasions. Companies and families can pre-order their food and reserve a fire pit through Zack’s. They then can enjoy a fun family evening or a company picnic next to a toasty bonfire with a California sunset as a backdrop. This is a great idea for a summer meal because it comes complete with activities to fill up the rest of the day. Zack’s offers surf lessons and beach rentals, which can put a fun spin on a typical day at the beach. Similar businesses along the beach are Dwight’s and the Hilton Waterfront Beach Cabana. They both serve up the same type of convenient and tasty beach cuisine. For something a little different or
Top Five Beaches in California Sandy stretches from San Diego to Humboldt and everwhere in between BY Kristi Allen For the Summer Titan
With summer here, some students are thinking about spending time at the beach. Some even have the chance to plan for vacations and travel time. From San Diego to northern California, local students have a lot of beaches to choose from. In San Diego County, Ocean Beach is a popular choice. “The locals call it a very laidback community that is known for its surf and liberal attitudes,” said Lyndi Martinez, an event planner in San Diego. Unlike other beaches, Ocean Beach is not filled with fast food chains. It is a beach for surf where dogs are allowed. Some of its attractions are fishing, swimming and great waves. “It’s a hip community with an interesting cast of characters, shops and restaurants,” Martinez said. The city of Malibu offers several beaches. Malibu’s Lagoon Beach is a 22-acre beach filled with wetlands, gardens and sandy beaches. On the east side of Malibu is Creek Bridge, the Malibu pier. Visitors have access to saltwater fishing here. It also has an area filled with places to bird watch and natural elements such as tide pools. In addition, whale watching is scheduled seasonally. On one side of the pier is Surfrider beach. “Surfrider Beach is considered one of the world’s most premiere surfing beaches,” said Karen Fine, a resident
of Malibu. Also in Los Angeles County is Venice Beach. Venice is filled with entertainment – street performers, artists, and people mingle and stroll along the city’s sidewalks. The sidewalk runs through the town, and you can stroll down to Santa Monica along the beach pathway. In central California, Santa Cruz also has a few beaches to offer its residents and visitors. One beach in particular is Seabright Beach, which is a part of Twin Lakes State Beach. “This is a popular local’s beach that’s not easily found by tourists,” said Lisa Hopper, a UC Santa Cruz alumnus. It is located between the San Lorenzo River mouth and the entrance to the Santa Cruz Harbor. It is a long, sandy beach that is good for surfing, swimming and skimboarding. At night, there are evening bonfires and drum circles. In northern California, Humboldt and the Mendocino area are just a couple areas to look into. Up in Humboldt, Black Sands Beach is located in a sheltered cove on the remote north coast region. “Black Sands Beach is famous for its range hike that is 24.8 miles long,” said Amy Lee, who works at Humboldt Resort. This beach is only open during the day and is a great whale-watching place. In Mendocino, Elk Cove Beach, also known as Greenwood Beach, is well known. It is a good launching point for sea kayaking, with a lot of sea caves to explore both in the northern and southern parts of the cove.
more traditional, there are a number of establishments from Huntington Beach to Laguna Beach to Dana Point that offer great food with summer ambiance. The patio at Chimayo’s, located at the Huntington Beach pier, is famous for its sizzling appetizers, refreshing mango martinis and gorgeous scenery. Nick Chester, a senior manager at Chimayo’s, said that patrons are hungry for healthier alternatives during the summer season. He raved about the Caesar salad, which can come with grilled chicken, rare Ahi tuna or BBQ shrimp. Chester also added that the Tropical Tostada, a dessert with sorbet or white chocolate ice cream in an almond cone with fresh berries, would make a perfect light summer treat. Right above Chimayo’s is Duke’s, where patrons enjoy fresh, reasonably priced seafood with the same great view and casual California atmosphere as its neighbor below. Duke’s serves
six different fresh fish options for lunch. Megan Hundhausen, the restaurant manager, suggested the mahi mahi tacos, which can come grilled or fried, and the fresh-shrimp-and-crab louis. Looking for that summertime special-occasion spot? Laguna Beach houses great restaurants where delicious dining is just part of the package. The Surf and Sand Hotel and the Montage Resort and Spa offer day spa packages and boast some of the most inventive and tasty cuisine that Orange County has to offer, plus breathtaking views that can only be found on California’s coastline. The lunch menu at Splashes, located on the first level of the Surf and Sand, has a lot of great summer options, said Lisa Edelman, the daytime manager. Some of their dishes include avocado lobster salad served in a sweet corn vinaigrette and baked scallops that come with a sweet and spicy dynamite
sauce. The St. Regis Resort in Monarch Beach combines the best of two worlds: Orange County elegance and California casual. Surf butlers are available for surf lessons right on the beach where guests can also rent kayaks, boogie boards and wetsuits. Kristi Turek, a St. Regis representative, said that “the surf butlers are just getting all buffed up for summer.” However, the butlers know how important it is to keep a body fueled with good food if one expects to master the summer sports, so they also offer food and beverage service right there on the sand. After a long beach day, when the sun does finally set, Turek said that picnics and dinners by the fire pits can be arranged through the Monarch Bay
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An Affordable Beachfront Summer Inexpensive shoreside housing abundant throughout Orange County BY Cristina Rodriguez For the Summer Titan
While buying a beachfront home is out of the question for many college students and working-class families, those who want a beachfront lifestyle can still have the experience by renting a waterfront home. For those who want an extravagant lifestyle without an extravagant price tag, there are several options. HUNTINGTON BEACH: Seaside villas for rent in Huntington Beach range from $250 to $300 a night. One such property has three bedrooms and three baths. It includes a fully-equipped kitchen, private laundry, tennis courts, linens and dishes, a barbecue grill, cable TV and two living areas. This property is best-suited for six guests. With the two large living areas, however, more guests could stay. A rental like this would cost $40 to $60 a person. The rental for a waterfront town home can range in price from $700 to $1,000. One such home had two bedrooms and three baths. It also includes family rooms, linens and barbecues. The Web site www.rentalsexpress. com offers other selections as well as contact information on property inquiries. NEWPORT BEACH: Beach homes for rent range in price from $400 to $700 a night or a $1,500
to $5,000 a week for luxury homes. Affordable rental prices can be found at www.triphomes.com. One such rental, located off W. Balboa Boulevard, rented for a rate of $545 a night. The private home has three bedrooms and two baths, a fully equipped kitchen and outdoor patio furniture. If a group of six friends shared a rental this size at this price, each person would pay about $91 a night. Burr White Realty offers a wide selection and price range for the Newport Beach area. Rates and reservations can be made by calling 1-800-518-4118 ext. 22475. Burr White Realty has rentals online via the Web site, http://www. burrwhite.com. Beach ’N Bay Rental Co. also offers summer rentals. In addition to a nightly rate, there is often a deposit of $150 to $250, depending on the size of the rental, as well as a cleaning fee ranging from $95 to $250. Burr White Realty offers a wide selection and price range for the Newport Beach area. Rates can be found and reservations can be made by calling 1-800518-4118 ext. 22475 or by visiting the company Web site at www.burrwhite. com. LAGUNA BEACH: Weekly rentals and monthly rentals are the most popular in this area. A weekly rental in Laguna Beach ranges in price from $1,400 and $2,500 during the peak summer season of June through early September. One such rental found at www.cyberrentals.com had the perfect beach location. The property is a recently renovated
summer cottage just five minutes from Victoria Beach and two miles from the main beach. It includes one bedroom and two baths. This location is ideal for a couple or group of friends who don’t mind bunking together. PISMO BEACH: A beachfront rental at Pismo Beach’s Sanddollar Vacation Homes can cost about $2,450 a week during the summer season. If you and a group of your friends are looking for a great way to spend a day or two, plan on a rate of $375 per person for a beachfront rental. There is a minimum two-night stay. The Sanddollar has three bedrooms, including one with a king-size bed and two with doubles, two-and-a-half baths and a fully loaded kitchen. It boasts an ocean view, a fireplace, three cable-equipped televisions and high-speed Internet access. There are also a 9 percent tax for beds and a required $150 deposit. SEAL BEACH: Rentals in Seal Beach range from $150 to $800 a night to weekly prices of $1,400 or more depending on the property. One affordable rental had a rate of $175 a night from May 16 through October 14. During the months of July and August, this property only rents weekly. It includes three bedrooms, which could accommodate up to 10 people, and two full baths. This rental was also found at www. cyberrentals.com. With some effort, anyone can find a beach rental at the price they’re looking for, even if it’s just for a couple of days.
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Week of June 7- 14, 2006
CSUF Advances to Super Regional Titans defeat Fresno State; next up is Missouri By Laurens Ong Summer Titan Sports Editor Titan shortstop Blake Davis wasn’t the only hero for the No. 1 seed Titans (46-13) as they won their NCAA Regional championship but the junior shortstop was certainly in the middle of things through the entire weekend with an offensive explosion at the plate. “It is awesome that we won,” said Davis, the 115th overall selection by Baltimore Orioles in Tuesday’s amateur draft. “It might have looked easy, but it was tough. We battled all weekend long.” The Titans move onto hosting a Super Regional against Missouri (35-26) this weekend at Goodwin Field. On Saturday, Davis hit a pair of home runs and had four RBIs to lead the Titans to a 9-2 victory against No. 2 seed Fresno State. In the NCAA Regional championship-clinching 10-3 win against the Bulldogs (45-18) on Sunday, Davis was 3-for-5 with 3 RBIs, including a sixth inning two-run triple that caused some controversy in the Fresno State dugout. With runners at second and third, Davis hit a fly ball to centerfield that Bulldogs’ centerfielder Nick Moresi dove for. It appeared to be an out, but as the Titan runners tagged up to advance, Moresi apparently fumbled the ball on the transfer throw and the ball ending up rolling behind him. As the two runners scored, Davis ended up at third base. His apparent hit was ruled a triple, causing some confusion, especially for the Bulldogs. Fresno State Head Coach Mike Batesole was tossed out of the game when he came out to argue for Moresi, who was chastising the umpire about the call. For his efforts over the weekend, Davis was named the tournament’s most outstanding player. He finished the tournament 6-for-12 with two home runs and eight RBIs. “It’s an honor and I’m happy that I got it,” Davis said. “Still, it could have gone to anyone [on our team]. The whole pitching staff really came through this weekend.” The game started at 9:25 p.m. after the Bulldogs had defeated the No.3 seed University of San Diego Toreros 9-8 in the first game of Sunday’s doubleheader. After an up-anddown battle between the designated home team Bulldogs and the Titans through the four innings, the designated visiting team blew the game wide open, scoring three runs in the sixth and seventh innings. Titan second baseman Justin Turner broke out of a 0for-7 regional slump with a 3-for-5, two-RBI night. Turner, who was drafted by the Cincinnati Reds as the 204th overall player in Tuesday’s amateur draft, also scored two runs. Titan outfielder Brandon Tripp finished the game 3-for4. Entering the game, the Titans had a lot of confidence in starting pitcher Dustin Miller (12-1), who has overcome a lot to be the third starter for the Titans this season. “He’s pitched in a lot of big games,” Titan Head Coach George Horton said. “I reflect back into the clinching game of ’03 when he was a freshman against Arizona State and he pitched about as fine a ballgame as he can pitch that day.” In the final game against the Bulldogs, Miller allowed three runs and 10 hits over six innings pitched, striking out four and walking four. He bounced back from run-scoring innings in the second and third to settle down and grind out his 12th win of the season. Bulldogs’ outfielder Brian Lapin was the only bright spot for the Bulldogs against the Titans in a championship game that ended at nearly 1 a.m. Lapin was 4-for-4 with a home run and two RBIs. For the Titans, Davis, outfielder Danny Dorn, Tripp, starting pitchers Lauren Gagnier and Wes Roemer were named to the 2006 Regional All-Tournament team. Roemer (12-1) had started for the Titans on Saturday night and the Bulldogs had jumped ahead with two runs in
the top of the first inning. The Titans came back with a run of their own in the bottom of the inning and tied the game in the bottom of the third on Davis’ first home run of the night. The following inning, the Titans exploded for five runs and never looked back. Davis stepped to the plate once more and hit his second home run, a three-run shot to centerfield. Dorn came up later in the same inning to hit his second home run in as many games, a two-run blast to dead centerfield. Roemer, Collegiate Baseball magazine’s Co-National Player of the Year in 2006, tied his career high with 12 strikeouts. The two runs that Fresno State nicked him for in the top of the first inning were the only runs they would get from the Titans’ ace through eight innings pitched. “It was a battle through the first few innings,” Roemer said. “[Fresno State] came out and got a couple of runs in the first and it could have been a lot worse, but we made some good plays and we were able to end that inning.” For the Titans, Tripp, drafted as the 355th player overall by the Baltimore Orioles, hit his ninth home run of the year in the bottom of the fifth inning and finished 2-for-3 with an RBI and two runs scored. In their opening game Friday against the No. 4 seed Saint Louis Billikens, which made its first NCAA tournament appearance since 1966, Gagnier got the call for the Titans. For Gagnier, it was his first playoff start after being a reliever for the Titans in 2005. He said that he has always had a starter’s mentality and there wasn’t really much a difference in the way he approached this past season. It was just a matter of getting an opportunity to start. For this game, Gagnier said he treated it was just like any other start he has had this season. “Every game is the same,” said Gagnier, referring to what volunteer assistant coach Ted Silva has preached to the Titan pitchers. “I had more energy – more anxiety just to start the game well.” Gagnier, drafted as the 292nd player overall by the Detroit Tigers, was dominant from the start. He had a perfect game going through 3 2/3 innings and pitched and a one hitter through four innings. Gagnier ended up recording a careerhigh 10 strikeouts, pitching seven shutout innings, on his way to get his 13th victory of the season. “I was [able] to pound my pitches in the strike zone all night,” Gagnier said. Billikens’ starting pitcher Ryan Bird matched Gagnier pitch for pitch early in the game, but the Titans got their scoring started against Bird in the bottom of the fourth inning and took the lead for good. After Titan first baseman Brett Pill, drafted as the 204th player overall by the San Francisco Giants, had singled to right field, Dorn stepped up to the plate and smacked a 3-2 pitch over the centerfield wall for a home run. The Titans added run-scoring innings in the fifth, sixth and seventh inning, while Bird’s starting lineup couldn’t give him the same support. Saint Louis’ lone run came in the top of the eighth inning. For the Billikens, Bird ended up allowing five runs, four earned, in six innings pitched. For the Titans, Dorn finished the game 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBIs in the Titans’ 6-1 victory. Missouri defeated Pepperdine on Sunday to become the first No. 4 seed to advance to the Super Regionals. Pitching seems to be the key to Missouri’s hopes of beating the Titans this weekend. Their top three starting pitchers look to be Max Scherzer (7-2, 1.95 ERA), Nathan Culp (11-5, 3.29 ERA) and Rick Zagone (6-3, 3.28 ERA). Scherzer was the 11th overall pick by the Arizona Diamondbacks. For the Titans, Davis said the goal for this upcoming weekend is simple. “Win – no matter what,” Davis said. “Don’t lose. Maintain our poise and win.”
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Titans’ shortstop Blake Davis hits an RBI single in the fifth inning of the NCAA Baseball Regional opener.