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Lack of Students in Clubs
Filipino Charity Screening BY Jennifer cHUrcH
BY eric BarToLome
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CSUF students, friends and family came together at the TSU Pavilion for a movie screening to benefit the Filipino charity organization “Gawad Kalinga,” which in Tagalog means to give care. Hosted by the Pilipino American Student Association, the movie trilogy “Paraiso” revolves around the mudslide that struck the Philippines on Feb. 17, 2006. “Our goal is to raise $5,000 to go toward building a school in the Philippines,” said nichole Puzon, business major and sports coordinator for the association. “This is a new event for us,” said Steve navarro, the association’s treasurer. The 23-year-old senior said their organization usually participates in sporting events like marathons for fundraising. The idea came from Puzon’s aunt who knew about the movie through her brother, one of the executive producers of the movie. The event’s coordinator, Abigail de la Rosa, 24, said the organization was formed in 1995 and focuses on housing, health and education for children in the Philippines. “We try to get the kids the kind of education they deserve,” de la Rosa said. Gawad Kalinga member and CSUF alumna Joanne Protacio said she joined the group mainly because she wanted to learn about Filipino culture. Protacio moved to the U.S. when she was 4 years old and said she wanted to get back to her roots. In 2006, Protacio ran the Long Beach International Marathon, “Hero’s Run,” to raise funds for the group. “It’s overwhelming because I’ve met a lot of people who want to help and do something good, but just don’t know how,” Protacio said. She said that she volunteers for the organization to spread the word and bring attention to the association’s goal of helping to end poverty in the Philippines. “I’m glad many people showed up despite the rain,” navarro said of the April 20 event. The association sold about 400 tickets in presale alone, according to navarro. “If we can inspire people to do something to help others, we’ve done our job.” San Clemente resident Letty Santos said her friend’s daughter is involved with the association and came to show her support. “I liked the movie,” Santos said. “I just wish it didn’t run so late because I have a long ways to drive home.” Anaheim resident Leo Arce also came to show his support. He said his daughter attends CSUF and the rest of his children are involved in Filipino-American organizations. “I think it’s an interesting movie,” Arce said. “I always invite my friends to watch and join events like this to give our support to the Filipino community.” The screening also included live performances by former American Idol contestant Camille Velasco and CSUF student and rap artist Marlon D. Since her 2003 appearance on American Idol, Velasco, a Hollywood resident, has been working on an R&B album under an independent label. In the meantime, she said she also tries to perform for charitable events.
Wednesday April 25, 2007
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BY reza aLLaH-BaKHsHi/Daily Titan Staff Photographer
SEE CLEARLY - Students of Olan Farnall’s Advertising Campaign class held a mock demonstration against glasses to promote Lasik surgery on Monday in the quad. The class had to create and advertising campaign for Bausch and Lomb.
Advertising Class Stages Lasik Promotional Campaign
Titans promote corrective eye procedures and spread awareness BY noLan anDre
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The world of eye-glasses and contacts is one many college students are forced to live in, but the Lasik eye-surgery procedure has provided an answer for those
who have become fed up. Students in Olan Farnall’s Titan Com Agency, and advertising class, organized an event promoting Bausch & Lomb’s Lasik eye-surgery procedure, which was aimed at providing college students with information on the current state of the procedure. Chris Jett, 23, organized the event for Bausch & Lomb, held Monday in the Becker Amphitheatre. Groups of students marched through the Titan Walk and around the Quad chanting “free your vision” and urged students to visit the
amphitheater to learn more about the Lasik procedure. Students who signed up to learn more about Lasik were given raffle tickets to win iPod Shuffles and tickets to Orange County Flyers and Los Angeles Avengers games. Gail Summers, a Bausch & Lomb representative, explained that the Lasik procedure is very fast and painless. “What the laser does is reshape the cornea and thereby treats the refractive error. We take a lot of
measurements with our diagnostic equipment to find out exactly what the error is and what can be treated with it,” Summers said. “[The optometrists] program the prescription on the laser. The laser beam then comes down and it reshapes the tissue of the cornea.” While the surgery may be “easy and painless,” the cost of the procedure may not be. Desee LasiK - PaGe 3
With 35,000 students, Cal State Fullerton is the largest school of the CSUs. But according to the Dean of Students office, less than half of these students participate in clubs and activities on campus. CSUF offers over 260 clubs on campus, giving students the opportunity to connect to their campus on many different levels. To get involved, a student can go Greek, or join a club in their major. Students can also join clubs where they may discover or deepen religious convictions. Other clubs offer experiences in cultural diversity, sports, politics, or special interests. At any time a student can join any of these organizations. It only takes a trip to the second floor of the Titan Student Union where a list of the clubs can be found, or a visit to the organization’s Web site. Students who are involved in department clubs can network with other professionals. By networking and making contacts, students gain an edge on the competition. The CSUF Accounting Society meets twice a week with around 80 active members. At meetings, members socialize and eat with one another, and during the academic year the club makes trips to baseball games and theme parks. Sophomore kinesiology major Christian Villaruz has been an active member of a cultural organization called the Filipino American Student Association. For two years, Villaruz has enriched his own sense of culture, uncovering a deep appreciation for see cLUBs - PaGe 3
Rap Lecture Educates Youth BY misa nGUYen
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An experimental form of hip-hop music is being used to educate youth and adults alike. The Cal State Fullerton Center for the Study of Economics of Aging and Health hosted a panel Wednesday titled “Hip-Hop, Health and Economics” at the Titan Student Union. An approach to education through rap music is being tested by former rap singer Stephen “Cue” Jean-Marie, director of justice, advocacy and compassion for Xealot Records Inc. and Steven J. Logwood, president of FutureSoft, Inc./Positive Records. “I’m focused on using music for academics, financial management, health and wellness, social improvement – new applications for music,” Logwood said. Positive Records uses music-based learning systems to teach youth and adults worldwide about the importance of things like eating five servings of fruits and vegetables a day, how to invest money and how to bridge the gap between Iraq and America, according to Logwood. Instead of lectures that leave students scratching their heads, Logwood explained that by combining lesson plans from teachers with slow, monotone hiphop jingles, students are more likely
to listen and understand the subject being taught. At Crenshaw High School, music production classes are offered to students who are interested in exploring their artistic skills. Jean-Marie explained that forcing students to study subjects they don’t want to is not as effective as letting them flourish in their interests. “Everyone wants to be like Jay-Z or P. Diddy,” Jean-Marie said jokingly. According to Logwood, the image of hip-hop is filled with gang violence, female degradation and the unnecessary use of profanity. “But it wasn’t always this way,” he added. The media concentrates on the negative images of hip-hop and in turn, rappers feel pushed to produce these demands, Jean-Marie said. The state of music today dismays older generations that are used to the feel-good tunes of Stevie Wonder, Logwood said. He also added that violent, sex-driven music is desensitizing younger generations to the use of unnecessary profanity. Saggy pants, midriff-baring tops and a proliferation of tattoos on youth are a product of the type of music today, Logwood said. In answer to a question from the audience about what age group their music aims to target, Logwood explained that his focus is on genre and not age.
“Based on the format, that’s how you’re going to reach your target,” he said. Logwood then demonstrated a lecture using hip-hop music for a lesson on nutritional facts in a song titled, “At Least 5.” To demonstrate education of social injustice through music, Jean-Marie approached the audience with freestyle lyrics. “Issues that are controversial need to be addressed and the language used may not be for kids,” Jean-Marie said. Logwood explained that language is a reflection of intelligence and the use of profanity is a projection of intellect. Logwood said bringing music with a message to youth and older audiences is not just about providing good beats and lyrics, but a good lesson. “Our mission is to create a new genre of music,” he said. Being first in the industry to use hip-hop music for education would be a rewarding career for those who choose to follow it, according to Logwood. Hip-hop is the language of this generation so use it for positive music, Jean-Marie said. Davina Ling, director of the center and assistant professor of economics, said she is looking into incorporating bilingual music into educating her own students.
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