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The Student Voice of California State University, Fullerton

Rally Against Hate Tomorrow

CSUF to Partner With TV Network

Gathering sponsored by student groups to bring awareness of hate crimes

The agreement with KCET for an OC channel has yet to be finalized By Maggie Hauser

Daily Titan Staff Writer news@dailytitan.com

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An agreement between Cal State Fullerton and a local TV station has been reached that will generate a TV channel for Orange County. The new station will be called KCET Orange and will operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week. So far there has only been an agreement that KCET and CSUF will be beginning discussions about working together to produce broadcasting in Southern California, said Rick Pullen, dean of the College of Communications. Pullen said that he is looking forward to representing the College of Communications throughout the upcoming decision-making process between the university and the public broadcasting corporation. “The details are to be worked out, and I hope to be a major player in that,” Pullen said. “I have an outline as to some of the things we might discuss and some approaches that we might take in working together.” According to a press release written by Bruce Erickson, the university’s associate vice president of university communications and marketing, KCET Orange will have its own digital channel and will include local programming specific to Orange County and CSUF along with appropriate PBS contributions. Paula Selleck, news director of public affairs, said that discussions are “in the very beginning stages.” “Where will the operation be located, and what kind of programming will there be? That is to be determined,” Selleck said. Part-time communications instructor Mike Tharp said in an email interview that the deal would enable many communications students, especially broadcast majors, to learn from the ground up about the hottest trend in journalism from the partnership. “Convergence, multiple platforms, repurposing or whatever you call it, is the wave of the future,” Tharp said. “I know I intend to encourage my student reporters specializing in print to capitalize on the opportunities to learn these new capabilities.” Many CSUF students complete internships in numerous departments at KCET, including television production, marketing and communications. Pullen said the partnership with KCET could create a new learning environment for CSUF students. Students may be able to use KCET

of Prejudice” will be torn down in a symbolic gesture. Jill Hanna, Associated Students Inc. Vice President of Finance, helped the coalition plan the event since the LGBA first approached By Daralyn Schoenewald ASI in early September with the inDaily Titan Staff Writer tention of bringing awareness to an news@dailytitan.com anti-gay hate crime. Cal State Fullerton students “The campus community is rewill rally together to bring aware- ally coming together to take a stand ness against hate crimes with the against this issue,” Hanna said. “Rally Against Hate” tomorrow. Though LGBA first came up with A coalition of stuthe idea for the dent organizations event, “the focus is including the Lesnot on LGBA. It’s bian Gay Bisexual The campus on the coalition. Alliance, the Mov- community is really The coalition does imiento Estudiantil coming together to not want hate in Chicano de Aztlán, take a stand against the campus comthe Middle Eastern munity,” Hanna this issue. Student Society and said. – Jill Hanna the Asian Pacific Former LGBA ASI Vice President of Finance Student Associamember Roderick tion will present the Pio Roda agreed. rally from 10 a.m. “It is important to 2 p.m. in the to explore what Quad. is rooted in our society that could The rally will feature spoken-word drive someone to that level,” he artists as well as a bell ringing to sig- said. nify the frequency that hate crimes Last week, the coalition was given occur in the U.S. $930 in funding from ASI. There will also be student speakers The Dean of Students office proand information tables, said Tony vided $2,500 to go to T-shirts for Ragazzo, adviser to LGBA. the event. From 1:15 to 2 p.m. there will be T-shirts will be given out to para training session to raise awareness ticipants of the event on a limited of diversity issues, Ragazzo said. basis. There will also be a “Wall of Organizers of the rally are relying Hope” where participants can place heavily on word of mouth and grassa pledge to help combat hate crimes roots publicity. and a “Wall of Prejudice” where “This event has really grown in students can write their experiences the last few weeks and I think it will with hate crimes. be good for the community,” Hanna At the end of the rally, the “Wall said.

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art in motion - Tattoo artist Matthew Wheeler works on a tattoo for his client Joseph Arizon in Fullerton at Aces High on Tuesday. SEE PAGE 4 FOR STORY ON TATTOO SUBCULTURE

Student Receives Trustees’ Award for Outstanding Achievement By Marina Zarate

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Ben Davis, a Cal State Fullerton graduate student, dreams of being a college professor. By the age of 25, he has already taught elementary school children as part of an after-school program in Costa Mesa, volunteered at a church on Skid Row, visited China to teach children how to speak English and traveled to Africa as a missionary to provide basic first aid to an orphanage. For Davis, giving back to the community was simply a way of paying forward all of the things that have been given to him. “I figure that as long as you have what you need, why not give back,” Davis said. Davis completed his undergraduate education at Vanguard University in 2003 and began attending CSUF in the fall of 2005. While volunteering and focusing on his education, Davis also found time to spend on his interests, friends and family. Because of these exempliary achievements, Davis was one of 19 students from the CSU system to receive the 2006-07 William R.

Hearst/California State University Trustees’ Award for Outstanding Achievement on Sept. 19. The award presented each student with $3,000 for the upcoming academic year. Students had to demonstrate a financial need, the ability to overcome a personal hardship, have a strong academic track record and an exemplary record of community service. Davis believes he won the award because of his community service. “I guess I had some accomplishments that made me a viable candidate,” Davis said. “Mostly my mission trip and community service.” Davis was humble when comparing his achievements to those of others in his benevolent peer group. “When I went to that banquet to receive the award, you should have heard the stories that some of the other students had,” he said. “Some of them had lost both their parents at an early age and had to assume parental responsibility of their brothers and sisters. I was blown away.” Davis credits his parents for his ability to be socially aware, recalling childhood memories of his parents involved with the community through charitable organizations. “My parents are a great influence on me,” Davis said. “They would

visit a convalescent home whenever they could. About every month my dad would go down to Mexico and help out – it was like ‘Pimp My Ride.’ He would find old cars and sponsors to fix them up and take them to Mexico for those in need.” His charity work became more fruitful when he began working with the Watts Family Christian Center where he went on his missionary trip to Africa. For Davis, the trip to Africa was invaluable in teaching him to be thankful for what he has been given in life. “It’s amazing to see how people in Africa lived happier with nothing than people here who have everything,” he said. “It was a huge lesson for me.” Davis is always looking for further opportunities to teach abroad once his graduate education is completed. “In China, I obtained a great understanding of a different culture,” he said. “You have to do that. You have to see other cultures and people because you gain great perspective.” Robert McLain, a history profesSEE DAVIS - PAGE 3

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October 3, 2006

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CAMPUS CALENDAR Today

HAN ZI REINVENTED: The Rhythm of Chinese Script exhibition opens at noon in the main gallery of the Visual Arts building. This ongoing exhibit displays the importance of Chinese character in art. The exhibition is scheduled to run daily through Oct. 13.

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“The Integrated Mother” author Michelle Dortch will speak about dealing with life in times of chaos at noon in UH 205.

PHOTO BY STEFANIE SHORT Amber Hansen of Los Angeles shows off her “tattoos” as part of her costume at Ani-Magic Friday. Hansen, a Santa Monica College student, dressed as Zorin Blitz of Hellsing. Ani-Magic was a three-day Japanese Animation convention held in Lancaster Sept. 29-Oct. 1.

The Symphonic Band perform some of their classic work, including John Zdechilk’s “Chorale and Shaker Dance” at 8 p.m. in the Meng Concert Hall. Tickets are $10 for the general public, $5 advance purchase for senior citizens and students with CSUF ID.

WEDNESDAY

Writing for creativity and healing workshop begins at noon in the Women’s Center UH 205. Attendees will be encouraged to write in journaling, poetry or fiction style to cope with a loss or painful events. “Rally Against Hate” from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Quad. Men’s soccer vs. Cal State Northridge. Game starts at 7 p.m.

CSUF jazz performers play the works of Fred Sturm, Thad Jones and George Stone at 8 p.m. in the Meng Concert Hall. Tickets are $15 to the general public, $10 advance purchase for senior citizens and students with a CSUF ID.

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CSUF’s Answer to Indiana Jones “

Take the time to get to know your surroundings ... and CSUF will treat you right.

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It’s a good thing that Harrison Ford is getting too old to play a certain famous archaeologist because Cal State Fullerton graduate student Peter Joseph Stanslow is gearing up to replace him. “A little bit of both ... preservation of past societies and recovery of a people’s cultural heritage is a top priority for the anthropology department at CSUF and myself,” Stanslow said when asked about a life of digging up old things or fighting Nazis. “The Dirty Shawnee” is Stanslow’s screen name on myspace.com, where he features his friends from the world of archaeology and his other loves in life, which include scuba diving and music.

Stanslow His musical tastes range from Johnny Cash to Soundgarden to Yanni. Among his favorite films are Fight Club and movies starring John Wayne. His No. 1 hero is his mother. “I was able to get back in contact with friends and family I had not heard from in years,” he said, when asked why he created his MySpace page. Stanslow is working as a graduate assistant excavating on San Nicholas Island. “We are researching a people called the Lucenio Indians and their former occupation of the island. In one sense we are trying to save a people’s heritage from overdevelop-

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ment,” he said. When Stanslow was 11 he found a piece of pottery in a field. “I was amazed. I began to wonder

who made it, where it came from, and how old it could be,” he said. Stanslow is half Shawnee Indian, a group from southern Illinois. “Preserving and recovering my family’s heritage is of the greatest importance to me,” he said. “Take the time to get to know your surroundings, explore our campus, get to know professors and CSUF will treat you right,” he said as advice to his fellow students. “It has been great to me, and if you take the time to study and educate yourself you will reap many benefits from our school.”

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DAVIS: STUDENT WINS TRUSTEES’ AWARD

sor at CSUF and Davis’ former educator, saw Davis’ ability to take a look at social problems firsthand. “Ben is extremely socially conscious. He doesn’t simply accept what he hears at face value; rather he looks carefully at an issue before passing judgment on it,” McLain said. “He also has a strong code of moral and social justice that he lives by. I think these qualities make him an exceptional individual and a credit to CSUF.” And although Davis has had an inclination to be an educator from a very young age, he has recently shown an interest in motion pictures.

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He also has a strong code of moral and social justice that he lives by. I think these qualities make him an exceptional invidividual and a credit to CSUF. – Robert McLain CSUF History Professor

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Davis had dabbled in film and has completed a documentary on civil rights and a stand-up routine. He is currently attempting to get a

video-thesis approved. “I really enjoy working with film,” Davis said. “I’m trying to use what I can get out of the academic world to use for my films.” Davis will continue his pursuit of becoming a college professor in the areas of history or AfricanAmerican Studies. He will also continue to carry the lessons that his family taught him in pursing as much knowledge as he can. “I want to learn a lot about a lot of things,” he said. “My grandfather is an 82-year-old World War II vet and to this day, he continues to want to learn. I think that my family taught me to empathize with other people to continue growing as a person.”

KCET: Joint venture in the works facilities to cover events held on campus that would be broadcast on KCET Orange. “I can see those kinds of things being covered,” Pullen said. “As well as other significant events on campus that would create interest in the community. Perhaps students from the College of Communications could be involved in taping those and editing them for use on KCET.” Tharp agreed that the joint venture with KCET would help CSUF to become a leader in teaching students about the “next big thing in journalism.” Pullen said that students could expect to see signs of the partnership as early as next year. There is an “inclusive nature” to the partnership between the two entities, Selleck said. “We’re expecting other partners. Who might be next? We’ll find out,” he said.

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Increased visibility gives you increased credibility and I think KCET knows that. – Rick Pullen Dean of CSUF College of Communications

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University President Milton Gordon said in the press release that he looks forward to building on the strong relationship shared by KCET and CSUF, referring to “many new projects that could include developing new academic courses to benefit Cal State Fullerton students.” Orange County’s population of almost 3 million makes the OC public television market a profitable one, but one that has mostly been overshadowed by public programming in Los Angeles.

Pullen said that he thinks that KCET is likely looking beyond CSUF, but that the university is a major player in Orange County life. “Increased visibility gives you increased credibility, and I think KCET knows that,” Pullen said. “I think KCET partnered with us because of our size and impact in Orange County and Southern California.” KCET president and CEO Al Jerome said in the press release that he expects Orange County viewers to be pleased with the new channel, citing the positive response to the launch of KCET Desert Cities in the Coachella Valley. “We expect our Orange County viewers will be equally pleased,” Jerome said. The collaboration marks the second project for CSUF and KCET. In January 2006, KCET became the sole media sponsor of the opening season of the new CSUF Performing Arts Center.

FDA Lifts Warning Against Eating Spinach The leafy green is back in the aisles after an E. coli scare By SHEENA DESAI

Daily Titan Staff Writer news@dailytitan.com

After the recent health scare involving spinach, the Federal Drug Administration lifted the warning against spinach on Friday. Spinach has now been put back into produce aisles nationwide, according to the Los Angeles Times. The leafy green vegetable is available throughout the year and has more nutrients than most other foods. All types of vitamins, iron, potassium, calcium and numerous other nutrients make up this healthy plant, said WHFoods. com. So how could something so healthy be the cause of illness and death? On Sept. 15, a California natural foods company was associated with a countrywide E. coli outbreak that has killed one person and caused nearly 190 others to fall ill, according to CNN.com. The outbreak has been linked to spinach from Natural Selection Foods located in California’s Monterey, San Benito and Santa Clara counties. This region of California is responsible for more than half

of the country’s spinach production. The FDA found illnesses in at least 30 states that received spinach transported from this specific location, according to CNN.com. This led to grocery stores taking spinach out of their produce sections and keeping it out of reach of consumers. The E. coli linked to the spinach is an intestinal bacterium that can be found in humans and animals. It can produce a powerful toxin that can cause abdominal cramps, bloody diarrhea and even death. “It is one of those intestinal disorders that is fairly common in our environment,” said Vince Merrill, epidemiology professor of health science. “Not many people know, but this same thing was found last year in packaged salads.” Hearing the dangers of consuming spinach that may have E. coli in it has resulted in many people debating whether they want to put their health at risk. “I always thought spinach was supposed to be healthy for you,” psychology student Priscilla Martinez said. “You even see Popeye eating it so you think it’s good. But now I’m staying away from it.” Martinez’ grandmother had a bad experience with some spinach she had eaten at a Chinese restaurant in San Diego. This

firsthand experience was enough for Martinez to never touch spinach again, she said. Also, consumers living in the city of Fullerton have showed no keen interest in purchasing any forms of spinach at local grocery stores. “Nobody is asking for spinach because everyone knows what’s going on because of what’s on in the news,” said John McCoy, manager of an Albertsons in Fullerton. Judging from the precipitous drop in spinach sales, the agricultural market has been shaken up. There is ambivalence in the market right now because no one knows whether the crops growing in the fields are good or bad. “It won’t effect the price of spinach for consumers,” Naoko Akashi, an assistant professor of economics said. “But because of the negativedemand shock, it will affect the profit of farmers and companies that are in that agricultural sector. I definitely think it is going to harm agricultural business, especially in our area.” Consumers have become hesitant with what they are purchasing at grocery stores and have begun to examine what it is that they are buying. “This incident is newsworthy, which is good. Out healthy consciousness is improving – we are trying to be healthier as a society,” said Merrill.

October 3, 2006

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Tattoos - marking our culture Body art has been around for thousands of years and is increasing in popularity story and photo by nancy mora Daily Titan Staff Writer news@dailytitan.com

Black hair, black clothes, heavy metal music, rebelliousness, punk, motorcycle bike rider, rock star. These may be typical descriptions of people who are decorated with ink symbols or letters. However, tattoos are no longer a rarity – they’re now a booming business and a creative passion. Tattoos and piercings have been common features in cultures dating back to the Ice Age. In 1991, the corpse of a 5,000-year-old man was discovered on a mountain between Austria and Italy. According to designboom.com, the body was found with 57 markings, including a cross on the inside of his left knee. In 1948, mummies were found in the mountains in Siberia by Russian archeologist Surgei Rudenko. The corpses were adorned with animal, monster and elemental markings, all signifying the status of the individual, according to the Web site. Tattoos also adorn the body as markings, names and symbols. The word “tattoo” comes from the Tahitian word tattau meaning, “to mark”, according to designboom.com. Back then, tattoos may have represented status and rank but today they represent a person’s life, motto or love of something. Yvette Sanchez, a senior at Cal State Fullerton majoring in child and adolescent studies, has three butterfly tattoos. They adorn her stomach, lower back and hip. She got her first tattoo when she was 18 years old. Sanchez said she picked butterflies because they are girly, colorful and very social, somewhat like her. “They are all basically covered,” Sanchez said. “Unless I want to show

them.” Ethan Cubit, a sophomore biology major, lifted his shirt to show off the three “kanji” tattoos permanently marked on his back. “Kanji is a Japanese symbol,” Cubit explained. “Mine mean passion, strength and wisdom.” Another kanji on his chest represents love. The three symbols help define who Cubit is and how he feels about his life, he said. “I definitely want to get more,” Cubit said. “The pain hurts but tattoos can be addicting.” And Cubit is not the only one who expressed this fixation. Sanchez is also planning on getting another tattoo. Tattoo artist Matthew Wheeler also agrees that getting tattoos can become a personal fixation. “I love getting them,” Wheeler said. “But I hate getting them.” Wheeler is a 33-year-old tattoo artist who works at the Aces High Tattoo Shop in Fullerton on the corner of State College Boulevard and Chapman Avenue. He has been drawing since age eight. As he grew older, Wheeler was desperate to do something creative. “Tattooing was an output for my creativity,” Wheeler said. “There’s an immediate result and your art is out there for the world to see.” Wheeler’s body is covered with images and symbols, color and lines, all representing what he loves and admires. “I started out with tattoos that were meaningful,” Wheeler said. But now, Wheeler prefers to tattoo other artists’ work onto his body. “I support my local artists,” Wheeler said. Tattoos are still a hot commodity for some people. It isn’t rare to see one or more tattoos on an individual. People gawk at their design, whether for its complexity and creativity or even the simplicity of a name. “It gives people something in common,” Wheeler said. “You automatically have something to talk about.”

Troy Zimmer, a sociology professor at CSUF, said that human beings give immense importance to symbols. “Symbols unite people,” Zimmer said. “They are used to tell ‘what my life is all about.’” Although there are some people that like pain, not many are drawn to the pain of tattoos. “The pain that one experiences by getting a tattoo ... says ‘look at what I had to go through to get this,’” he said. In the ’70s and ’80s, the subculture of those who had tattoos was limited to rock ‘n’ rollers, bikers and convicts, Wheeler said. But today people from all kinds of backgrounds get tattoos. Tattoos have also gained popularity among trend-setting celebrities, such as Colin Farrell, Angelina Jolie, Johnny Depp, Heather Locklear and Ashlee Simpson. TV networks have capitalized on this mainstream business and now two reality shows are based on tattoo shops to increase their ratings such as Miami Ink, on The Learning Channel, which takes place in the South Beach area of Miami, Fla. The show focuses mainly on the clients, what tattoo they get and why. Inked, another reality-based television show, airs on A&E. It’s filmed in the Hart and Huntington Tattoo Company Shop in the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, Nev. The show’s drama is about running a tattoo shop. Throughout the year, tattoo expos draw in many people from diverse backgrounds in different parts of the world to appreciate or show off work from tattoo artists. During an expo, crowds gather around to view artwork on bodies and can even get a tattoo done by an artist they like. “It’s a good way to get work done from an artist from another state,” Wheeler said. People hoping to get a particular artist’s work on their body must first check out if the artist is going to be at the convention, Wheeler said.

INKED UP - Cal State Fullerton Biology major Ethan Cubit shows his Japanese Kanji tattoos that represents passion, strength and wisdom.

Eat, Drink and be Merry Visit Orange County hot spots to celebrate the annual Oktoberfest by maggie hauser

Daily Titan Staff Writer news@dailytitan.com

Ladies and gentlemen, grab your steins, Oktoberfest has begun. What originally began as a royal wedding celebration has evolved into a much-anticipated annual bash complete with lederhosen, schnitzel, “Oompah-pah music” and beer – lots of beer. The first Oktoberfest took place when King Joseph Maximilian of Bavaria married Princess Maria Theresa of Saxony in 1810. He invited the general public to join the festivities, something that had never been done before. The following year, the farmers of Bavaria staged a second Oktoberfest to sell the produce they had just harvested. Large amounts of beer were consumed at the first anniversary of Oktoberfest, but the event was origi-

nally built around horse races and the state agricultural show. In subsequent years, the merriment began in September and ended in the first week of October and became primarily a celebration to mark the harvest. The party grew to resemble a fair complete with tents, carnival rides and dog races instead of horse races. Bavaria might be 6,000 miles away, but partygoers have plenty of places to celebrate in Orange County without worrying about getting a nasty case of jetlag. Old World Village in Huntington Beach has been bringing a little taste of Bavaria to Orange County since September 1978. Through Oct. 29, Old World Village offers free admission and drink specials during happy hour Wednesday through Friday from 3 p.m. until 6 p.m. Server Lacey Oldham has been working at Old World Village for four years and said that Sundays are probably the best days to visit. “Sundays are definitely more family-oriented days here,” Oldham said. “We give Chicken Dance lessons, we

teach kids about German heritage and you can’t miss the dog races.” Dachshund owner Bill Bracken had his dog Frankfurter in the races. He said that this was his first visit to Old World Village for Oktoberfest. “We’re definitely here for the races,” Bracken said. “Frank has won one of his two races, and we’re up in the next heat. We’re hoping he wins today.” While some people come for the dancing and some for the dog races, others, like Old World Village patron Joe Weatherly and his friends Mike Kanady and Tucker Rothman, come for the beer. “We’re here for the Spaten,” Weatherly said. “I’m not a big German food fan, because I can’t stand the smell of sauerkraut, so the beer is the main reason I come to Oktoberfest.” Spaten is a German brewery. Anaheim is home to another place to celebrate locally. The Phoenix Club is a German-American cultural center that allows partygoers to partake in the Oktoberfest festivities in Orange County. The Phoenix Club offers authentic German foods and beers on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays until the end of October, and is also available for special events and private parties. Alpine Village in Torrance has been celebrating Oktoberfest for 39 years with entertainment ranging from yodeling contests to wood-sawing competitions to beer-stein holding. If the brass bands and costumes are a little too much, many Orange County restaurants offer special Oktoberfest menus that range from seasonal beers to German foods. All Yard House Restaurants offer several Oktoberfest beers crafted by such German breweries as Spaten, Paulaner and Warsteiner as well as a seasonal menu of authentic Oktoberfest foods like schnitzel and sauerkraut. While Oldham said that Oktoberfest season is the busiest time for Old World Village, it’s always a good time to visit any local Bavarian community. The celebration goes on through the end of October at the Old World Village, The Phoenix Club and the Alpine Village.

October 3, 2006

OPINION

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Stop the Hate

Edmund Burke once said “All Pacific Student Association will that is necessary for the triumph meet to show their resolve in of evil is that good men do noth- combating hate crimes. ing.” But while these groups are This summer, a female Cal coming together, individuals State Fullerton student and a who are not part of them should friend were allegedly attacked also attend. Because while there by a fellow male student who is strength in numbers, when it accused them of being “dikes” comes down to it, the decision to when they were walking through either make a difference or walk a nearby alley. away comes As the male down to the beat the two individual. females, his One voice One voice in the friends watched in the beatbeating that hapon. ing that hapThey didn’t pened this pened this summer do anything summer may may have stopped then to stop stopped two lives from being have the violence. two lives from changed forever. But CSUF is being changed doing someforever. thing now. As history A coalition has shown us of CSUF stutime and time dent organizations will meet in again, it just takes one voice, or the “Rally Against Hate” tomor- one movement acting as one, to row to bring attention to hate make a change. It just takes one crimes that occur not just in the idea to start a revolution. local community, but throughSo, whether you’re part of a out the nation. student organization or an inOrganizations including the dividual who just doesn’t see a Lesbian Gay Bisexual Alliance, point to violence motivated by Movimiento Estudiantil Chica- hate, we urge you to take a stand no de Aztlán, the Middle Eastern this Wednesday. Student Society and the Asian We’ll see you there. EDITOR’S NOTE: The Titan Editorial is solely the opinion of the Daily Titan editorial board and was written after the open debate between board members. The editorial board consists of the executive editor, the managing editor, the opinion editor, the news editors, the copy chief and other editors upon appointment of the executive editor.

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Americans Aren’t Safer, Report Says By Carol Rojas Daily Titan Staff Writer opinion@dailytitan.com

Since the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11 the world as we know it has changed dramatically. In our outrage over the tragedy, American patriotism heightened. American flags suddenly emerged from home to home while flag bumper stickers covered cars all along the freeway. We felt unity as a nation. In our emotional state of vulnerability, we found solace in the American way of life we had grown up with. Afraid of the newly discovered resentment towards Western values and ideals, Americans willingly gave up civil liberties in exchange for “protection” by a government that promised to do everything it could to secure the safety of its citizens. In hopes of returning to a state of normalcy we diligently obeyed our government. Like a child obeying their parent, we assumed our leaders knew what

was best for us. What followed was a wave of legislation that increasingly withered away those same rights that the U. S. has historically prided itself in. In a string of “anti-terrorist” efforts we diligently followed what our government suggested. We accepted the Patriot Act, an anti-terror legislation that gave greater power to law enforcement to track suspected terrorists, while dramatically altering the balance between liberty and security for Americans. We were forced to accept the National Security Agency’s domestic surveillance program, which involved secret wiretapping of communications within the U. S. and abroad. We even went as far as to accept growing restrictions on flying, including a ban on any liquids in carry-on luggage. As we scoffed at the notion of it all, we were still forced to comply. The greatest overall sacrifice of those valued American liberties has

by far been the decision to invade Iraq. In an altered state of mind and with the possibility of seeking revenge against those that had committed such a heinous crime towards us, we invaded a nation. In the process, we created the same turmoil that we experienced for a country that had no connection to the Sept. 11 attacks. And we did it all for the assurance of protection from terrorists that were threatening our Western way of life. Five years after the attacks, restrictions on American liberties have not disappeared as we continue sacrificing ourselves for a promise of democracy that is nowhere in sight. Increasingly, we lose our brothers and sisters in a never–ending war. At 2,974, the number of U.S. soldiers killed in Iraq has surpassed the number of people killed in the World Trade Center Attacks. Nearly 43,000 Iraqi civilians have died as a result of the U.S. invasion. Today, are we any safer? The an-

swer is no. According to the newly declassified National Intelligence Estimate report on terrorism, Americans are an even greater terrorist target than ever before. As a result of our government’s actions we have lost the luxury of security. According to the report, in an effort to democratize Iraq, we have increased the threat of terrorism by “shaping a new generation of terrorist leaders and operatives.” There is no end in sight for Americans. The restrictions will continue to emerge. The death toll will continue to rise. The terrorists will continue to breed anti-American sentiment. The truth is that as we slowly give our rights away, the democracy and security we were assured will fade away. As the current administration dreams up new ways of “protecting” us from terrorists, more and more of our brothers and sisters die in vain in a war that has promised everything and delivered nothing.

California where Hispanics make up 48 percent of the student body. Federal government focus on one particular group, such as an ethnic minority group, may seem unfair to excluded groups, but this treatment is indeed anything but unfair. The suffering of any minority is a debt yet to be paid by the Founding Fathers and their lineage. No, minorities will not “get over” the injustices by the U.S. government that have gone unpaid for. Many minorities, such as blacks, Asians, and Hispanics, have suffered at the hands of our dear Founding Fathers. Minorities have had little time to reap and sew the opportunities that old white males had created for themselves because they were too busy being oppressed. Blacks have ancestors who were taken from their countries and enslaved in the U.S. until 1865 when

the thirteenth amendment was ratified to the U.S. Constitution. We can’t forget the segregation that didn’t end until the Supreme Court decision of Brown v. Board of Education in 1954. Japanese-Americans owned 12,726 acres of farmland in California before the California Alien Land Law of 1913 prohibited “aliens ineligible to citizenship” from owning land or property, allowing only a three-year lease leases. When Pearl Harbor was attacked, Japanese-Americans were sent to internment camps by the FBI and were classified as “dangerous enemy aliens”. Undocumented Mexican immigrants, who have been an important source of agricultural labor in California as early as 1900, have been victims of the revolving door. Corporate America used Mexicans to their liking and then forced them back to Mexico, when they were not needed anymore. Minorities in the past have been

denied rights, but now have the opportunity through programs like the White House Initiative on Education Excellence for Hispanic Americans to band together and use government programs to their advantage. Hispanics, especially in California, should take the opportunity to learn from the White House Initiative and advance their culture academically. Discouraged in the past from seeking education, minorities are getting a leg up in higher education that has been greatly deserved. Given that there are some cultural barriers such as the traditional Mexican values of the family being more important than education, the oppression from the U.S. government and its lousy racially prejudice legislation and disregard of human rights has been no help. The minority and their families wouldn’t need as much help from the government if they were only allowed the chance at a decent education in the first place.

Education Excellence Initiative By Harmony Trevino Daily Titan Staff Writer opinion@dailytitan.com

Only 1 in 10 Hispanic students complete high school, according to the 2003 U.S. Census Bureau, and the government is trying to improve those numbers. To increase the numbers in academic achievement, the White House has taken special interest in helping Hispanic families, many of whom have students that need to overcome obstacles such as language barriers and unfamiliarity with the U.S. education system. The White House Initiative on Education Excellence for Hispanic Americans was created by President Bush in 2001. It was meant to boost access to college, increase Hispanic family involvement and close the achievement gap. This is especially important in

Leaders’ Popularity Linked to Oil Influence By christina Martinez Daily Titan Staff Writer opinion@dailytitan.com

The fluctuation of gas prices seems to lead to the fluctuation of international leaders’ approval ratings. It seems like every time gas prices are on the rise, leaders’ approval ratings are down and when gas prices are down, the approval ratings seem to rise. This is obvious, yes, but all with good reason. Take President Bush for example. The president’s approval rating, according to the Gallup poll, was at its lowest – 31 percent – at the start of May this year. That was also after gas prices rose sharply to a national average of $2.86 a gallon. During the first week of September, the president’s approval rating had risen eight points to 39 percent.

This was when gas prices fell to about $2.62 a gallon. As the gas prices continue to fall, Bush’s approval ratings continue to rise. Gas prices are so influential in a politician’s campaign that some analysts believe it can determine election results. According to the UK Times online, politicians believe that the price of gas will decide which party controls the House of Representatives after the elections in November. They also believe that the recent drop in gas prices will reflect a rise in upcoming approval ratings. This means that at least in America, gas prices have a large influence on whether or not certain leaders will get elected. A year ago the gas prices were the No. 2 concern among Americans, according to CBSnews.com. It seems as if Russian President

Vladimir Putin’s ratings have also gone up. Coming up on his last year in office, Putin has been feeling more at ease because of the great oil production in his country. However, this comes at a time right before a new election will take place in Russia for president. According to the UK Times online, Putin said that Russia over the next ten years will spend about $100 billion to get the nation’s oil to the world market. This made Russia the No. 1 producer of oil ahead of Saudi Arabia according to the British Financial Times. According to the Washington Post, Putin has been enjoying a “public calm” because of these latest developments. Putin doesn’t have to worry about the gas prices affecting his approval ratings because of the profits that will be made from the Russian

oil. There are other things however that can make a leader’s approval ratings fluctuate like war and domestic issues in a country. But it seems like the more gas prices rise, the more international leaders’ ratings go down and vice versa. People are too focused on approval ratings for international leaders. No matter if gas prices are up or down, approval ratings are just quick answers and not usually thought out. We need to rate an international leader on other things than just if they’re doing a good job in just that week. Yes, there seems to be a correlation between a leader’s approval rating and the price of gas that day. However, the job of an international leader is more than that.

SPORTS MOORE: A SENSATION

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Japan for his ascendancy in Major League Baseball. “It’s a sense of pride for them, to see a Japanese player do well in arguably the best league in the world,” said Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters manager Trey Hillman in an interview with the Daily Yomiuri. Nomo’s success and popularity paved the way for a host of other Japanese baseball players to seek greener pastures in America. Hideki Irabu, then a star pitcher for the Lotte Orions, inked a $12.4 million deal with the New York Yankees, but wound up wilting in the MLB spotlight, playing five years with three teams before going back to Japan. Still, the door had been opened. Much like the Dodgers’ Saito, former Seattle pitcher Kazuhiro Sasaki (129 saves in three-year MLB career) and the Texas Rangers’ Akinori Otsuka (32 saves in 2006) have found success in pivotal relief roles. None, however, would make a bigger impression however than Ichiro Suzuki, a superstar outfielder for the Orix Blue Wave who would sign a $14 million contract with the Seattle Mariners, subsequently becoming the first Japanese–born everyday position player in the major leagues. Until his signing, the consensus on Japanese hitters was that they were too slight, physically incapable of making an impact and staying healthy over the gauntlet of a 162–game season. Ichiro would quickly dispel all notions with a rookie season where he won the “Rookie of the Year” award, American League batting crown and Most Valuable Player award. In the five years since Ichiro has debuted, players like Mariner catcher Kenji Johjima, White Sox second baseman Tadahito Iguchi and the Yankees’ Hideki Matsui have all come to the US and prospered largely as a result of the players like Ichiro. “When I look at the records and see where my place in the history of the game might be, I guess you could say it was a good decision to come here,” Suzuki said in 2004 interview with the Seattle Post-Intelligence Reporter.

Zimmerman recalls one game where the Titans faced Long Beach in Walter Pyramid. Moore’s assignment was CSULB’s 6’3’, first team, All Big-West player Alexis Crimes. “Brittany is 5’9 on a good day,” Zimmerman said. “And she held [Crimes] to single digit kills – as a freshman.” Moore, a shy child growing up, took up volleyball in sixth grade at Calvary Christian middle school. Her parents, Renee and Dwight Moore, signed her up to get her into sports. Renee recalled how scared and shy her daughter was during her very first volleyball game. “I remember when they called her number she started to cry,” Renee said. “She was so scared.” As soon as she got comfortable, she got competitive and played three years of club volleyball where her parents say she honed her skills and got over her shyness. At El Modena High, Moore was a two-time MVP her junior and senior year and was all-CIF her senior year.

She was also a two-time first team All-Century League selection. When asked about where she gets her competitive nature and intensity from, both of her parents answer. “She got it from me,” Renee said. “No, she got it from me,” Dwight

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You can always hear her voice on the court. She’s a leader, she’s never scared and always ready for a challenge. – deven bukoski On Brittany Moore

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said. Her competitive nature, which both parents simultaneously attest to giving her, blossomed and Moore got comfortable fast. In her first playoff game she also cried, but not because of shyness. It was because her team lost. Dwight

and Renee Moore concur that that’s when they knew she had a strong competitive spirit. It’s been with her ever since. Zimmerman said Moore was shy when she first got to the team, but that is no longer the case. She says Moore is extremely enjoyable to be around and the team loves to celebrate with her. It is plain to see that the court is her comfort zone. Attend a game and you’re guaranteed to see Moore dancing and singing along to the songs being played over the PA. She said she loves hip-hop and pretty much anything that makes her want to dance, and said she would’ve loved to meet Bob Marley and Martin Luther King Jr. “She is always dancing and singing,” Bukoski said. “She always makes everyone laugh.” Moore says she feels good about the team’s recent success and that one of her goals is to win the Big West Conference title. With the way she has been playing, the Titans could possibly stay competitive enough to do so – an opportunity Moore will not shy away from.

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By carlos delgado/For the Daily Titan FRONT AND CENTER – Brittany Moore leads the way for the Titans.

Madden Curse Hits Latest Coverboy In Seattle’s Alexander Fans have speculated that box cover appearances signal unlucky seasons BY ADAM LEVY

Daily Titan News Editor alevy@dailytitan.com

Adding to a pattern of events that has already raised suspicions of a curse, Shaun Alexander, star running back for the Seattle Seahawks and cover boy of the Madden 2007 video game, will miss the next month of action due to a broken left foot. The rusher aggravated a lingering injury sometime during the Seahawks’ 42-30 win over the New York Giants Sept. 23. Without their offensive centerpiece, the Seahawks immediately felt the aftereffects, getting pummeled by the Chicago Bears on Sunday for their first defeat

of the season. “Curse or no curse, everybody, and I mean everybody, wants to be on that cover,” Alexander told The Seattle Times this past off-season. “I don’t know one person that would say no.” Alexander’s phenomenal 2005 season included a record-setting 28 touchdowns, a Super Bowl appearance and an MVP award, garnering him the high-profile status to be the featured player on the cover of the celebrated video game franchise. The Madden Curse has been a loosely circulated phrase about the popular EA Sports video game, as injury and misfortune have been suffered by many of its cover players in the past couple of years. “It’s unfortunate,” said EA Sports Marketing Director Chris Erb to the Seattle Times. “We work so close with these athletes, and we root for

them to succeed. Both personally and for work – I’m really bummed to see Shaun go down.” In 1999, cover player and NFL legend Barry Sanders was featured on the cover of the game but would retire before the start of the oncoming season due to a dispute with Lion brass. 2000 saw the Tennessee Titans’ Eddie George don the cover and have a solid campaign – up until a crucial fumble in the championship game that eliminated his favored Titan squad out of super bowl contention. 2002 and 2003 saw two NFL stalwarts suffer through injury – plagued seasons in their respective years, further fueling speculation that being featured on the video game cover sports answer was like walking on a crack or letting a black cat cross your path.

Marshall Faulk started off well through seven games in the 2002 season until an ankle injury caused him to have a down year he would never quite rebound from. After a breakout 2002 season, the electrifying Michael Vick was featured on the cover of Madden 2004. His luck would take a turn for the worse shortly thereafter as Vick fractured his fibula in a preseason game, ultimately wiping away the season for him and his Atlanta Falcon team. Considered by some a Super Bowl contender at the onset of the year , the Falcons would go 5-11 without Vick in the lineup for the first 11 games of the regular season. Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis suffered through a mediocre 2005 season measured next to the standards he had previously set. His tackles were down, he didn’t inter-

cept a pass and missed the season’s final game due to injury. Coming off a Super Bowl appearance, Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb graced the cover in 2006 and had a down season composed of an in-house feud with Terrell Owens and a hernia injury that would require surgery and cut his season short. When announced Alexander would be featured on the Madden 2007 cover, many rejoiced the curse would be broken, as EA Sports, who releases the game, had chosen one of the most consistent and reliable performers in the league to pin their hopes upon. After recent developments, the wave of misfortune and negativity following players that are featured he cover looks like it would have knocked Cal Ripken Jr. out of the lineup – if he played football.

PLAYOFFS: PENNANT FEVER

good pitching,” Withers said. He thinks the Mets will be the Padres’ greatest postseason foe. “The Mets are pretty good but Pedro Martinez is out and he is their best pitcher, that gives us the upper hand.” Even though the Dodgers and Padres are the Southern California favorites there are still students who send their loyalty to their home teams. Sophomore Jeff Burwell was raised in Northern California and his allegiance to the Oakland Athletics continues to be strong. “They have great starting pitching and I love it,” Burwell said. Junior Lisa Ho also has faith in the Athletics. “They are the underdog and they are not the Yankees,” Ho said. “They are actually a team, unlike the Yankees who do everything for themselves. Their biggest challenge will be Detroit because they have a lot of momentum going.” Oakland has ace Barry Zito on the mound for today’s game against Johan Santana of the Minnesota Twins. Santana, who looks to be the frontrunner to win his second Cy

Young Award, won 19 games in ’06. He looks to be backed up by a stronger Twins lineup with contributions by such players like catcher Joe Mauer, who won the batting title with a .347 batting average, and first baseman Justin Morneau, who broke out with 34 home runs and 130 RBIs. With 26 World Championships, New York Yankees fans find their way into postseason on a perennial basis and will look to win another championship after a six-year drought. They have some injury concerns with starting pitcher Randy Johnson and designated hitter Jason Giambi. Still, their offense is still potent with a stacked lineup and Chien Ming-Wang on the mound to start Game 1 of the American League Division Series against the Detroit Tigers. The Tigers lost the AL Central Division to the Twins on the last day of the season and it remains to be seen how they will perform in the postseason. “I don’t fear any other team, we have too much offense,” grad student and Yankees fan Rodney Anderson said.

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their biggest challenge. They seem to give the Dodgers a bad time.” The Dodgers finished fourth in the league with a 4.23 team ERA, while the Mets finished third with a 4.14 team ERA. Senior Chris Clough thinks the Dodgers and Padres will reach the National League Championship Series with the Dodgers taking the world championship against the New York Yankees. Clough believes the Dodger’s pitching, hitting and momentum will lead them to the top. “They have experience, veterans and have won seven in a row,” Clough said. Although the Dodgers are the local team they won’t receive support from everyone at CSUF. Junior Mike Withers, a Padres fan, admits that he thinks that the Padres can’t hit but that they are still a strong enough team to succeed in the postseason. “Pitching is a proven fact. Pitching wins in the playoffs, it’s common knowledge, and the Padres have

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Japan’s Big League Impact

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SPORTS

Postseason Creating Some Buzz CSUF fans weigh in on favorite Major League playoff teams’ chances

BY ADAM LEVY

Daily Titan News Editor alevy@dailytitan.com

The game of baseball has always been looked upon as the “American Pastime,” as synonymous with the culture as apple pie and ice cream. But in the past decade, a Japanese infusion has hit the big leagues, bringing an international flavor into the mix. Thirty-six-year-old Takashi Saito closed out the Dodgers’ playoff clinching victory against the San Francisco Giants on Saturday. Saito, a low-key free agent signing finished in what could be his only season in the U.S. Major Leagues with 24 saves and a 2.07 ERA. With their victory in the 2006 World Baseball Classic, Japan further established itself as a premier baseball power with the ability to produce players who have U.S. Major League abilities, especially since the Dodgers signed pitcher Hideo Nomo 11 years ago. With his unorthodox windup and subdued demeanor, Nomo left the land of the rising sun after five dominant seasons with the Kinetsu Buffaloes when they refused to give in to his demands for a new contract. In the face of resentment from his countrymen, Nomo signed a deal with the Dodgers and became the first Japanese major league ballplayer in 30 years. He quickly established himself as a superstar pitching ace on two continents, earning All Star Honors and the “Rookie of the Year” award with an impressive season while gaining hero status back in SEE JAPAN - PAGE 6

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Moore provides spark on the court as the Titans look to continue to roll BY JAMES THOMPSON

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Shyness mixed in with a bit of modesty off the court – a ferocious competitor with plenty of intensity on the court. This is how one could

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“She definitely brings the intensity,” freshman teammate Deven Bukoski said. “You can always hear her voice on the court. She’s a leader, she’s never scared and she’s always ready for a challenge.” Titans Head Coach Carolyn Zimmerman said that Moore is considered undersized for her position, but what she lacks in stature, she more than makes up for in heart.

With Major League Baseball’s playoffs beginning today, eight teams will determine their fate and two will remain to battle it out in the World Series to see who will become the World Champions. Which two teams will face off is still uncertain, but before the first postseason pitch some Cal State Fullerton student fans will be watching to see if their team will rise to glory under the October sky. The marathon season ended with a sprint for the hometown Dodgers and the San Diego Padres. Both teams finished with identical 88-74 records in the National League West division. The Padres took the NL West title with more wins in headto-head matchups with the Dodgers, who ended up with the wild card. The Dodgers will fly to their old home of New York to go head-tohead at Shea Stadium with the National League’s best team, the New York Mets, who finished 97-65. “I like the Dodgers. I think they have a good chance against the Mets,” sophomore Quinn Carranza said. “I think their pitching is really solid, I think it’s a lot better than other teams. Right now the Mets aren’t doing as good as they were. From what I hear St. Louis will be

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describe Cal State Fullerton’s sophomore outside hitter/middle blocker Brittany Moore, who in her second year is helping the Titans record one of their best seasons in program history. Attend a game and one can see the focused stare she possesses before each ball is served up. She has no special pre-game rituals and no superstitions about games. She just listens to her music, goes out and plays hard. Moore was named to the Big West

Conference All-Freshman team last season, only the 10th Titan all-time to receive such recognition. As a freshman, she led the team in total blocks with 104 and had 13 solo stuffs. She was named Big West player of the week on Sept. 4 and is averaging just under three kills a game this season. The coaches call Moore the team’s emotional leader who can always be looked upon to add a spark when needed.