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The Health Center requires students born after January 1, 1957 to submit proof of immunization. Those who have been contacted must provide proof of immunization of measles (Rubeola) and German measles (rubella) to the Health Center. A waiver may be obtained for medical reasons (from CSUF Health Center, Medical Director) or religious reasons (from CSUF Vice President of Student Services). Free vaccinations are available in the Health Center on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 to 11 a.m. and 2 to 4 p.m. Registration for the fall 1998 semester will be blocked for students who were notified of the requirement by mail and have not yet provided proof of immunization.
National Buckle-Up Week The California Coalition for Vehicle Choice urges everyone to buckle up in recognition of national buckle-up America week. The coalition is urging everyone to help prevent traffic deaths and injuries from not wearing safety belts. The government estimates that 69 percent of Americans use saftety belts on a regular
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Mexico, such as the state of Veracruz, thin cotton in shades of white and cream, “are an adaption to the region.” New York-based Vicnet, a project on cultural heritage said color is also valued in Japanese culture. Kimonos, introduced to Japan more than 1,200 years ago by Buddhist monks, are
basis. This leaves 31 percent of motorists at a greater risk of injury during an accident. Over 40 states and the District of Columbia have safety belt laws, and many of these states are looking to strengthen their enforcement.
A trip to the mechanic ranks up there with paying taxes or having a root canal performed, simply because it can be painful to both the wallet and one’s emotional well-being. In fact, taking the car into the repair shop is more frightful than a root canal because no one knows whether or not the car needs that expensive job the mechanic suggests. Fears can now be put away, according to the Fullerton MultiService Center. The center plans to head up a program to create a place for car owners to receive advice on the problems their cars are having. The Center’s special free program will hold a meeting at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday with guest speaker Erik Anderson. He is manager of the Fullerton College automotive shop, and an auto repair instructor with more than 20 years experience. For more information, call the center at 738-6305. colored differently according to age group. Women and young girls are more likely to wear patterned or vividly-colored kimonos, whereas older women typically wear kimonos in darker hues of navy and grey. When Japanese men wear kimonos, conservative fabrics in darker shades of color are selected. However, fashion “could also be religious,” Julia Adams, a 21-yearold junior child development major, said.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS CAPS Stress Management and Test Anxiety will take place today in Langsdorf Hall 208 from 3 to 4 p.m. and on Thursday from 11 a.m. to noon. Mind Driver will play live today in the Becker Ampitheater at noon. Admission is free and there will be giveaways. Associated Student Productions film series presents “The Wedding Singer” in the Titan Student Union Titan Theater at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. Admission is free. For more information call 278-3502.
A guitar ensemble directed by David Grimes will be held in Little Theatre on Thursday at 8 p.m. The program includes a variety of duets, trios and quartets as well as works from the full guitar orchestra. Admission is $8 ($5 with advance Titan discount).
Pavilion A on Saturday from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Special guests attending are Jason Stuart, comedian and Anna Rex-C, performer. College identification is required.
An end of the year pizza party for the Teaching Ombudsman Action Program will take place at noon in Humanities 123 on Friday.
The Pacific Symphony Institute Orchestra is featured in a concert on Saturday at 4 p.m. in Little Theatre. It will be conducted by Elizabeth Stoyanovich and John Alexander. Admission is $13 ($7 with advance Titan discount).
A Gay Pride Dance will be held in the Titan Student Union
“The Pirates of Penzance” will be storming the stage of
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Curtis Theatre through Saturday. Evening performances are Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. Ticket prices range from $13-$17 for adults; $11$15 for seniors; and $7-$9 for children. The Curtis Theatre is located at the Brea Civic & Cultural Center. Hatpins, an exhibit exploring feminine fashions in the early 20th century, runs through May 31 in the Atrium Gallery, University Library. Exhibit hours: Monday-Thursday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday noon to
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has spent his last four years studying public relations at CSUF. His disability affected his school performance so much that he was on academic probation for three semesters. Kanal rebounded in the spring of 1997, however, with the help of prescribed medicine Dexedrine and made the Dean’s List with straight “As.” “College is hard for everyone but having ADHD makes it so much harder,” said Fletcher, Kanal’s counselor from Disabled Students Services. “Invisible disabilities like ADHD appear to be more of a barrier to success than for people with obvious disabilities because when people can’t see a problem, they expect you to act a certain way. They don’t understand why you can’t perform certain tasks.” Kanal’s disability has prohibited him from performing to his full ability at work. Co-worker Doug Borkman said, “Brad is easily distracted. It’s hard for him to stay on task many
times because he gets stressed out easily and hates being interrupted.” Kanal’s social relationships have also been damaged by his disability. “I know I can be annoying by the way I act with my idiosyncrasies,” he said. “Sometimes it can be difficult to get along with me because I talk about 20 different things at one time. But I talk so fast because I have so many things going on in my mind. What people need to remember is that deep down inside I have a heart.” Childhood friend Robert Masca defended Kanal throughout high school in Toronto from people who thought he was “crazy, wacko and missing a few screws.” “Brad is the type of guy who’s on drugs without taking drugs,” Masca said. “This guy does whatever comes to his head—crazy, daring things without even thinking about the consequences.” Including jumping from a second story classroom window when he needed a walk, as Kanal said he has done.
Disability specialists recommend individuals with ADHD take medication and learn coping skills and adaptive behaviors to live successfully with their disability. The most popular medicine used to improve concentration is Ritalin. Although classified as a stimulant, Ritalin has the opposite effect on hyperactive individuals as it calms them down. In the past five years, the use of Ritalin has more than doubled nationally. In 1997, 11.4 million Americans used the medication to help them function normally. However, a backlash against the “overprescribing” of the drug has occurred. Even the United Nations is concerned about Ritalin being passed out like candy. In a 1995 report, the U.N. International Narcotics Control Board noted a huge increase in the use of Ritalin in the United States, five times more than in the rest of the world. The report warned that if present trends continue, as many as 8 million American children could be taking Ritalin by the year 2000.
Ritalin is only one of the 15 medications Kanal has tested throughout the years. It was first prescribed for his hyperactivity at the age of 14. “Ritalin helped me get better grades but the side effects outweighed the grades,” he said. Kanal has experienced such side effects as paranoia, irritability, hallucinations, nausea, weight fluctuations, depression, excitability and insomnia from prescribed medications. “I would get major paranoid on Ritalin,” Kanal said. “I used to be scared that everyone would make fun of me or look at me in a strange way. It got so bad that I wanted to jump in front of buses.” Though he occasionally takes prescription medication to help him focus while studying, Kanal has shifted to alternative homeopathic remedies, which are greatly diluted doses of either herbs, minerals or botanical substances. “Homeopathy is a last resort for someone who hasn’t found improvement elsewhere. It allows you to live
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