Vol. 89 Issue 43
April 26, 2011
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Wilderness sanctuary caters to students Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary offers large amounts of programs to Cal State Fullerton SABRINA PARK Daily Titan
LUCIO VILLA / Daily Titan Bill Farmer, voice actor for Toonhouse Inc., spoke to a filled theater in his speech titled “Goofin’ My Way Through Life,” where he talked about his love for Disney characters and how he made it in show business.
Comm Week Launches at CSUF
Speaker inspires students with her thoughts on the future of convergent media and what it means to be a journalist
KACIE YOSHIDA Daily Titan
Between classes, a handful of students gathered in the Titan Student Union to hear Comm Week speaker Susan Belknapp’s thoughts on the future of convergent media. With the fate of media in the hands of the next generation of graduates, Belknapp stressed the importance of being a versatile individual who knows the many facets of convergent journalism.
With a degree in film as well as a master’s from USC in screenwriting, Belknapp performed an assortment of jobs including freelancing and even working as a waitress until she stumbled upon her current job as senior writer at Churm Media’s magazine, OC Metro. Located in Orange County, Churm Media produces a slew of magazines, including OC Metro, OC Family, Inland Empire Family, Southland Golf and OC Menus. “Be open to wherever your path takes you,” said Belknapp. “You just never know ... By the time you get hired somewhere, (the job) is often
where you didn’t think you’d end up, but often it’s a place you’ll be happy with.” At Churm Media, Belknapp worked her way up from freelancer to one of the few full-time employees. And while working with the company she has also continued to write screenplays as well as fiction as a freelancer for different companies. “There’s a huge amount of writing that gets done outside of hard news writing. I’m glad I didn’t go down that path,” Belknapp continued. While Belknapp stressed the importance of finding a job that is enjoyable, she highly em-
phasized the importance of finding an internship that is beneficial to furthering one’s career. There are many internships available for those who want to become involved at Churm Media. “If you want to learn a little and get published clips, come intern for us,” Belknapp said. “We need writers all the time and you’ll get a lot of experience ... I promise you’ll be in print by summer.” See MEDIA, page 2
Public relations event teaches about fashion Guest speaker informs PR students how to fashionably prepare for the industry ALNAS ZIA Daily Titan
CAMILLE TARAZON / Daily Titan Titan sophomore Ariel Tsuchiyama went 2 for 5 with three walks at the plate and one assist on the field over the weekend against UC Davis.
‘Tooch’ steps up her game
Softball’s mitt hits for power at the plate with .397 slugging percentage ASHLEY LOERA Daily Titan
Some people choose to create their own destinies. For sophomore Ariel Tsuchiyama, the star catcher of the Cal State Fullerton softball team, her calling came before she was even born. With her parents setting down the groundwork for what would become a lifelong love
affair with softball, a nudge was all she needed. Tsuchiyama was born April 10, 1991, to her parents Troy and Jill Tsuchiyama, who both grew up playing baseball and softball. This pastime was passed down to their soon-to-be superstar softball player Tsuchiyama, who grabbed it with both arms and never let go, according to her father Troy. “She tried other sports and they didn’t satisfy her like softball … It
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blew us away. Her mom and I tried to find other things for her, but she wasn’t having it. Softball was it,” said Troy. Since the age of 6, softball has been it. From recreation leagues to traveling teams, Tsuchiyama did them all, slowly perfecting her skills as she pushed herself to do better. See CATCHER, page 6
Fashion and the public relations industry are both competitive worlds where trends are always changing and reputation is considered the chief asset. Therefore, it is important to understand the essentials of fashion public relations for students before they venture into the field. The members of the Cal State Fullerton Public Relations Student Society of America got an opportunity to gain firsthand information from an industry insider. The Fashion PR event at the TSU Ontiveros hosted by the organization Wednesday invited Erika Klein, founder and owner of Shout PR, to speak to students and inform them about the fashion public relations business. Shout PR has been promoting new and established fashion and lifestyle brands since 1997, with BB Dakota and Whole Foods being some of its clients. “Our members were asking us to invite a fashion public relations person for a long time now
since we’ve had public relations professionals from various fields throughout the semester,” said PRSSA Vice President Cecilia Padilla, 21, a communications major. Klein advised students to build relationships in the field and to take internships seriously. She explained that internships, whether with a small company or a multinational firm, are the best way to land a job. Also the experiences you get from every job can be taken into the next job. “Students should get involved and be ready to move around. Since Orange County does not (have) many fashion PR companies, students should be willing to commute to LA for opportunities,” Klein said. Klein also stated that students looking for a career in this field should have good writing skills and a general knowledge of how the fashion industry works. Being up on fashion trends and having a personal fashion style are always a plus. See FASHION, page 4
With a multitude of on-campus activities to get involved in, programs off Cal State Fullerton grounds can often be overlooked. The Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary, a nonprofit nature conservation center located about 30 minutes from campus, was acquired by CSUF between 1968 and 1969 from the San Fernando Audubon Society. It is managed by the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics and works closely with the Volunteer and Service Center on campus. The facility features a greenhouse, holding plants native to California, various species of birds, as well as other wildlife. According to Karon Cornell, director of the Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary, they are best known for their birds, as there are 73 different species that pass through the facility. “We also have six species of hummingbirds, so we’re best known for our hummingbirds,” said Cornell. While the majority of the animals are free to roam within the conservation area, one of the facility’s favorite residents, a female possum, is kept in a cage so visitors can see her during the day. In addition to the different species of birds, the Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary is home to other wildlife including cougars, eagles, owls and the facility’s favored corn snake. “Our most popular ambassador is Bob the corn snake and he loves to be handled. He’s about three feet long—a bright, orange, beautiful snake,” Cornell said. Facilities such as the Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary are not uncommon among other colleges. “Most other universities have off-site facilities for geology students, geography students, biology students and art students. It’s not just a college research facility and it’s also open to the public—we’re in the AAA book, so we get a lot of tourists. We’re actually quite crowded on the weekends,” said Marcella Gilchrist, the Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary’s site manager. See TUCKER, page 2
WHAT’S INSIDE NEWS Two new fast-food restaurants open near CSUF ........................................2 OPINION Recent student protest gives generation a voice ........................................3 FEATURES For Your Health: Preparing for your swimming suit ........................................4 SPORTS Women’s tennis newcomer shows potential ........................................6