Daily Titan March 23, 2011 by Daily Titan

Vol. 89 Issue 28

March 23, 2011

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Women’s tennis

Celebrities deal with the consequences of intimate photos

Rams close out the Titans in remaining singles matches

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Women’s lacrosse In their final home game of the regular season, the Titans put up a fight to the finish with UNLV

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The Student Voice of California State University, Fullerton

Resignation threats in ASI

At the Board of Directors meeting ten polling assistants threaten to leave amidst controversy NURAN ALTEIR & ANDERS HOWMANN Daily Titan

MARK SAMALA / Daily Titan Protesters gather at the Villa Park City Hall meeting as a result of statements made by Councilwoman Deborah Pauly, who called Muslim speakers terrorists at a recent meeting.

Tensions arise in protest

Controversial statements made by a Villa Park councilwoman spark an outcry in the community NURAN ALTEIR For the Daily Titan

Villa Park erupted with noise when more than 800 people showed up outside the Villa Park City Council meeting Tuesday night to protest controversial statements said by Councilwoman Deborah Pauly. “I know quite a few Marines who

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will be willing to help these terrorists to an early meeting in paradise,” said Pauly, among other stirring statements, during a rally protesting a Muslim fundraising event in Yorba Linda Feb. 13. During a special agenda meeting last week, Pauly said she regretted that her words were not more specific and claimed that her statements were di-

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Wahhaj and 169 others as co-conspirators in the 1993 World Trade Center bombing, but Wahhaj was never charged and has denied involvement. Wahhaj is currently an imam at a mosque in Brooklyn. See PROTEST, page 3

Radiation scare not seen at CSUF AMY LEADBETTER Daily Titan

As the radiation nightmare continues at the Fukushima plant in Japan and Americans are hoarding preventative drugs in hopes to avoid possible effects, Cal State Fullerton students do not seem to be as paranoid as recent news reports claim. A surprising disregard to the dismay of the radiation’s impact was commonplace as many students acknowledged the fact that radiation was locally detected but denied any

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form of panic or reason to purchase counteracting drugs. “Americans want to make sure they stay safe, which is fine as a precautionary,” said Ryan Carpenter, a kinesiology major. “Unless the plant has major leaks, I am personally not worried about the radiation and will not be buying preventative drugs.” Potassium iodide is one of the many drugs Americans are stocking up on in fear of possible damage from recent exposure to radiation. The demand of radiation pills is at an all-time high as panicked consumers are stockpiling in reaction to the nuclear releases an ocean away. Adriana Sierra, a graduate student in the Master of Education program, believes a lot of the local frenzy is directly correlated with the overwhelming publicity the media is placing on radiation detection in California. There have been many recent reports and stories outlining the fear of potential damage to our bodies, and the coverage has become extensive, yet scientists, doctors and health agencies in California are assuring the public that the local radiation discovered is minuscule and not large or potent enough to pose any ramifications. “Everyone is entitled to their own opinion and their own personal anxiety level,” said Sierra. “I am not worried about it. I can see why people would be concerned, but I don’t think they should be scared.” See IODINE, page 2

JONATHAN GIBBY / Daily Titan ASI President Joe Lopez discusses business at the Board of Directors meeting Tuesday. A focal point was a threat by several assistants to resign.

possible to man the stations from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. April 6 and 7. Michael Mikulewicz, 23, an environmental studies major and elections office assistant, said Prieto is ill-equipped to handle the position due to his lack of experience. “We actually have to teach (Prieto) every single thing in the office, and that actually puts the whole process of the election in jeopardy because we are actually very busy right now and we don’t have time to teach anyone,” said Mikulewicz. “We are his assistants, and we have to teach him what this is all about.” See ASI, page 2

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rected at the event’s keynote speakers, Imam Siraj Wahhaj and Amir Abdel Malik Ali, who spoke at the fundraising event put on by a Queens, N.Y.based Muslim group, Islamic Circle of North America Relief USA. Some have labeled the two speakers as controversial, terrorists and anti-American. In 1993, a U.S. attorney named

Ten polling assistants threatened to resign at the ASI Board of Directors meeting Tuesday. Should they resign, April’s election may be impossible to conduct. Led by Nikhil Kulkarni, senior elections assistant, the assistants spoke out against the recent appointment of Dominick Prieto to the position of elections commissioner. They feel the process by which he was appointed was unfair and spoke openly about their lack of confidence in the appointee. “What I find unfair in this process is the way the board presented (their decision on) Dominick,” said Kulkarni after the meeting. “I think Joe Lopez had given the excuse of not having the time for four interviews, which is something not acceptable to a normal human mind, because as a president he has to ensure that the new commissioner is the one who is eligible, deserved, experienced and associated with the elections, not just the most enthusiastic candidate.” According to Kulkarni, 12 of the 27 polling assistants have agreed to resign if the board does not reevaluate the decision. These polling assistants are responsible for manning the six polling booths across campus. Two election assistants man the polling booths at a time, and there are at least two shift changes per day. Should all of these assistants resign, 15 would remain, rendering it im-

With spring break around the corner, students may find fun at home JONATHAN GIBBY / Daily Titan Junior Jake Floethe allowed four hits and two runs while striking out five in 7.1 innings of work against Arizona State Tuesday.

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Let’s face it, I’m so over Old Man Winter, flooding rains and endless reality television shows. But without a lot of money to spend these days, how do college students recharge their batteries this spring break? Creativity will be the key to have fun and still be easy on your wallet. Just because you aren’t going down to Cancun for break, doesn’t mean you still can’t have an awesome time out here. There are fun things to do, it is just a matter of knowing where to find them. Whale watching is something that you should consider if you love the outdoors, animals and being with other people. The cost is only $20 and Newport Landing Whale Watching offers year-round tours daily from Newport Beach. People have also said that you can see tons of dolphins there as well. It is an amazing experience with beautiful scenery, so grab a friend and make a day out of it on a weekend. While out in Newport, check out the Boardwalk for amusement park food and fun.

Titans dominate Sun Devils in the three innings with seven runs in DeMarini Invitational WILLIAM CHEN Daily Titan

After a three-game win streak over the University of Washington, the Cal State Fullerton baseball team crushed Pac-10’s top-seed Arizona State Sun Devils 7-3 with timely hits and strikeout pitches in the first of a two-game series. After sweeping the Huskies last weekend, the Titans (12-7) faced a confident Arizona State (15-5). The Titans were able to rack up six strikeouts with combined efforts from junior Jake Floethe and southpaw junior Nick Ramirez. Floethe alone had five strikeouts during the evening. “We worked well as a team,” said Floethe. “We maintained focus throughout all nine innings, and that was the big factor.”

Although Floethe allowed four walks, he patiently worked through the game one batter at a time, trusting the defense behind him. The Titans began the evening strong when a double play was initiated from second baseman Anthony Trajano just three minutes into the game. At the bottom of the first inning, the Titans began strong with a 2-0 lead. Sophomore Richy Pedroza was the first Titan up to bat with a .392 batting average coming into the game. He hit the ball into left field and headed safely to first base. After a faulty mistake from ASU first baseman Zach Wilson, who missed the throw at first, Trajano advanced to second base and Pedroza to third base. See TITANS, page 8

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IODIDE: Lack of a scare at CSUF

ASI: Head elections assistant threatens the board with his resignation ...Continued from page 1 Harpreet Singh Gill, 21, a computer science major, was upset that he was not informed by Prieto when he assumed his position. He cites this as a lack of transparency on the part of ASI and the commissioner. “We are just asking for transparency. We’re just asking for them to give us reasons why this decision was made and why Nikhil was not accepted as an elections commissioner,” said Gill. Singh, who has volunteered with the elections commission for a year, spoke highly of Kulkarni’s ability. ASI President Joe Lopez said he followed all the bylaws in his appointment of Prieto. “I followed all policies and procedures. I did not break any rules by doing this. It’s a presidential appointment, and I chose to appoint Dominick,” said Lopez. “The process was consistent across the board.” The bylaws state that an outgoing ASI president will appoint the new commissioner. However, because Jay Jefferson, the former elections commissioner, resigned midway through the semester, Lopez was responsible for appointing the new commissioner. Lopez said he considered Nikhil’s application after Jefferson’s resignation. “Nikhil was considered fairly and consistently with all of the applicants in the process,” Lopez said.

Derek Tally, 22, a sociology major and standing member of the University Affairs Committee, expressed concern over the possible mass resignation. “If things happen the way that they seem to be happening, it will definitely stifle the election process, and it will be a disservice to the students of Cal State Fullerton,” said Tally. He is also the creator of the elections commission. “The elections commission is something that I actually created about a year ago,” Tally said. “The point of it was supposed to be a bunch of miniassistant commissioners so that the commissioner did not have to stress about everything. He could disperse the responsibility between five to 10 people.” Tally himself was not confident in Prieto’s ability to lead the elections commission. “I don’t believe that Dominick can employ the people when they don’t really believe in his abilities,” Tally said. Many workers on the elections commission, including Kulkarni, suspect Lopez’s decision was based on Prieto’s fraternity affiliation. Lopez said he did not even know Prieto until he was elected to the board last fall. “I first met Dominick after he was elected to the ASI Board of Directors,” Lopez said. Kulkarni and the board are planning on having a closed meeting Thursday in order to discuss the issue further.

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Failed Brakes Make for a Fiery Finish LUCIO VILLA / Daily Titan A gray Toyota Camry tried to park in the Denny’s lot off of Nutwood Avenue at 5 p.m., when the brakes went out on the vehicle. Unable to make it to the parking lot, the driver made a quick decision and used a tree to stop the car. On impact, the Camry caught fire and the Fullerton Fire Department was dispatched to extinguish the blaze. The driver was unharmed.

Jneil Bone, a sociology major, agreed that the media is to blame for a lot of the frenzy that many Americans are experiencing. Bone’s family lives in Tenri, Japan and although it is not close to the nuclear plant in crisis, she is confident that if they are not affected, let alone worried about the harmful radiation, then Americans should not be so frantic about radiation that has flown 5,000 miles to the West Coast. “I watch CNN, and they assure that what has been detected in California is very little. There is radiation everywhere we turn: in microwaves, X-rays, cell phones, everything. People are being way too paranoid,” said Bone. Ricardo Espino, a criminal justice major, said he was worried when he first saw reports of the radiation surface. It initially did create a scare in him, but he said as days went by he became less worried. “Our body consumes unsafe levels of radiation daily. Japan being so far away has little effect compared to the other forms of radiation we are constantly in contact with,” said Espino. Espino said he will not contribute to the buying of preventative pills because he believes if the radiation were to have an effect, we would have seen it already. “Until we start seeing things happening, I am not going to worry,” Espino said. Similar to many others, Espino is not concerned about the impact of nuclear radiation, and all the students interviewed admitted it was because no threatening symptoms of the radiation contact are evident. One thing is certain, CSUF students are not carrying potassium iodide pills in their backpacks and until they witness or hear of any local effects, they do not plan on doing so anytime soon.

K-9 officer essential to Fullerton Police

Police Department feels the absence of its dogs with one officer injured and another training

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On a night when the Fullerton Police Department’s traffic unit was conducting a drug search on a tow-yardkept pickup truck, Officer J. Boline was called out to assist. “They went through this car like you wouldn’t believe (and) couldn’t find anything; there was just plain nothing in the car at all, other than the gun that they had found under the seat,” said Boline. That’s when Blitz, the police-commissioned German shepherd assigned to Boline, was sent in. Blitz began alerting the officers of a drug presence somewhere in the vehicle. Boline noticed the bed of the truck had new paint and discovered it was actually a false floor. The real bed was two or three inches underneath; this vehicle was used to transport drugs, and testing swabs confirmed there was indeed cocaine residue in the hidden compartment. Only there were no drugs in the truck that night. “That just shows how strong Blitz’s nose is. He was able to alert on drugs that had been transported in the past in this thing,” Boline said. Boline has been a K-9 handler for Fullerton PD since June of 2008.

Work is work for him, and play is play. When not patrolling, Blitz goes to his kennel in Boline’s home. Staying outside of the house ensures that Blitz stays a duty dog, as opposed to being a household pet. For the job, Boline and Blitz went through a 400-hour training course with Work Dogs International. “It’s not to train the officer how to do police work, and it’s not to train the dog how to do K-9 work, because the dog is already trained, and the officer is already trained, but they have to work together,” Boline said. But it’s not work for Blitz in the same sense that Boline thinks of it. “When I say play, for us, we call it work. But for the dog it’s play. When you do dope searches, tracking, finding people, whatever it may be, it’s all play for the dog because at the end he gets a reward, usually playing tug of war with a piece of hose or something like that,” Boline said. The same rules apply when Blitz has to apprehend a suspect. “It’s basically the same thing. It’s a game for the dogs, they’re not aggressive man eaters, they don’t want to go out and just hurt people,” Boline said. Blitz may only be playing, but to Boline, being on patrol together means having a partner in a city where most patrol cars carry only a single officer. “It’s an awesome feeling. Every-

Courtesy of Fullerton Police Department Officer J. Boline of the Fullerton Police Department and his German shepherd companion make up one of two teams in the K-9 unit.

where you go, he’s watching you. It doesn’t matter what you’re doing. He can be dead tired, it can be two in the morning, he’s worked all day long, if you’re out of that car doing something, he’s sitting up in the back seat, and his ears are up, and he’s just locked on,” Boline said. As critical as the patrol dogs are to Fullerton PD, the city can only afford so many, as they can cost anywhere from $10,000 to $15,000, according to Boline. In October 2010, Fullerton PD sent out a press release saying that “Officer” Jager, one of only two patrol dogs commissioned, had retired, and that a fund had been set up to accept donations for his replacement. Boline helped the cause by giving demonstrations with Blitz, and generous donations led to the purchase of a new dog, currently being trained with a Fullerton PD officer.

Blitz is trained to respond only to Boline, which means he’ll have to take a break for a few weeks since Boline has suffered an injury that is keeping him from work. “It is a big hit to the agency,” said Corporal Tim Kandler, who was a K-9 handler from 2004 to 2007. In this type of case, when Fullerton PD does need a dog and its owner is unable to work, surrounding cities provide mutual aid, said Kandler. Boline has been called to Anaheim, Placentia, Brea, La Habra and Buena Park when dogs in those cities were unavailable. “I’d say they’re needed every night; we should always have them out there,” Boline said. “It’s just a tool to keep us safe, keep the citizens safe, keep everybody safe, even keep the suspects safe.” But when it comes to K-9 officers, the handlers have the final say in whether the dog should be used or not. They’re given the trust to judge when the dogs will be useful. “I know my dog, and I know what he’s capable of, and I know what he’s going to do in certain situations,” Boline said. Although patrol dogs are not pets for the officers, the emotional bond is inevitable. “As far as the relationship between the handler and the dog, it is not a personal dog or a family dog. But there’s still a great bond there. You still pet the dog and praise the dog a lot, just like you would a family dog,” Kandler said. And although K-9 handlers have to keep that work relationship, the dogs do have to retire at some point in their lives. “They just want to be rewarded, and they want to be loved. That’s why dogs are so cool, they just don’t ask for anything but your love and a little affection. That’s what keeps them going.”

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Board of Directors Candidates vying for the ASI board share their mission and vision for Cal State Fullerton Christopher Labrot

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MARK SAMALA / Daily Titan Protesters show their disdain at comments made by a Villa Park councilwoman.

...Continued from page 1 Malik Ali is a Bay Area Islamic activist who spoke at “Israeli Apartheid Week” at UC Irvine in 2010. There he said he supports Hezbollah, which the CIA labels a terrorist group. However, many who protested Pauly on Tuesday night said they did not believe her statements were directed at two particular speakers. The protest was organized through Facebook. “She’s lying through her teeth,” one Facebook attendee wrote on the event’s wall. Some protesters said they were disgusted by what they heard Pauly said. “I’m here because I saw the clips on Deborah Paul and she was there representing Villa Park, and I’m here to stand up and show people that Villa Park is not a town full of hate,” said Lisa Potiker, a Cal State Fullerton student and Villa Park resident. “Deborah Pauly, what she said while representing our town, is just wrong.” Other protesters acknowledged her statements as genuine but pointed out that she was reckless with her comments and should be held responsible. “Extremists will use what she says as a propaganda tool and say, ‘This is the face of America,’” said Omar Masry, the rally organizer and a U.S. Army veteran who served in Iraq. “I was bothered and motivated to do something.” Masry added that a lot of his

friends, who are not Muslim, said they were also bothered by what they heard in videos of Yorba Linda’s protest. Videos of the Yorba Linda protest went viral within a week. Love was the theme of Tuesday’s protest. A large crowd, American flags and posters reading, “I am Muslim, and I am not a terrorist” and “Villa Park is now infamous, thanks Deborah” could be seen from afar as cars pulled in to park in the 17800 block of Santiago Boulevard Plaza. “Racists go home. Racists go home,” protesters chanted to parody the protesters of the Muslim event who said, “Go back home” as attendees walked to and from the event. Most counter-protesters said they were present to support freedom of speech. “We want freedom of speech and we’re not going to let any group trample over our rights to free speech,” said Rabbi Shifren, a friend of Pauly. Police from the Orange County Sheriff’s Department watched from afar as opposing groups got closer and eventually engaged in dialogue. Many attendees said they appreciated the opportunity to speak to the opposing side and voice their opinions and concerns. One Pauly supporter said he agreed with a protester who told him dialogue is crucial. “The popular thing to do is scream racism,” said David Smith, a resident of Orange. “When it comes down to it, they’re all fighting for the same thing, so it’s stupid that they’re butting heads.”

College of Business & Economics

(I) will advocate for more student attendance at all College of the Arts-related events such as theatre productions, music concerts and art shows in the on-campus galleries.

I ran last semester for the same position. Most students did not know half the stuff Fullerton had to offer, and I want to change that if I am elected as a Board of Director for the College of Business and Economics.

Daniel Zamilpa

Samuel Morales

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I would do my best to make this a more unified campus. I also hope to work to further promote the College of Communications by having more events such as “Hollywood’s Biggest Night” and the upcoming “Dinner with the Dean.”

(I want to) establish a solid and direct way of communication between the College (of Political Science) and the students by holding panel discussions that allows students to come forth and express any concerns they may have.

Elizabeth Shipley

Yvette Loaeza

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I want to increase student awareness of ASI events and programs. More importantly, I want to get students from the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics to become involved with ASI.

I will simplify the communication between students and the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. I will bring a diverse group of professionals to speak to students about careers, experiences and opportunities.

Eloisa Amador College of Humanities & Social Sciences I want to create justice and equality to our College of Humanities and Social Science. If you vote for me I will proudly represent our College with justice and equality, and I will fight so that no program from Humanities is cut.

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College of Education receives $775k Sizeable donation to assist future teachers with paying for credentials CARMEN VARNER Daily Titan

The College of Education received a $775,000 donation, the largest amount it has ever obtained. The money will impact the College by funding student scholarships and faculty fellowships. “That’s a lot of money,” said Sarah Cushing, 20, a child and adolescent development major. Cushing said she thinks the donation will persuade more students to apply for scholarships, herself included. “If I knew about it, which I do now, I would definitely apply for it,” Cushing said. About the donor: The donor, Emma E. Holmes, Ph.D., is a former professor at Cal State Fullerton in the Department of Elementary and Bilingual Education. She retired in 1992 but continued to teach part time until 1997. Holmes was aware of the financial strains put upon students in the College of Education because they work full time to get their credentials. She funded a math award at the beginning of her retirement and added the $775,000 endowed scholarship after her husband died. “She just loves Cal State Fullerton. She was very committed to Cal State Fullerton professionally and philanthropically,” said Bobbee Cline, director of development for the College of Education. “She just is one of those people who gives back, and it’s wonderful that she’s been able to have this sizable a gift.” About the scholarships: According to the College of Education financial aid and scholarship information website, the Emma E. Holmes Master’s Program in Curriculum and Instruction scholarship is available to students pursuing a master’s degree with a concentration in curriculum and instruction. Students must have a 3.2 GPA and a commitment to high-quality teaching. The Emma E. Holmes - Multiple Subject Credential Program scholarship is open to students admitted to or enrolled in the multiple subject credential program. A 3.0 undergraduate GPA and commitment to teaching are the criteria for application. Recipients of both scholarships will be notified by letter in June. Each scholarship is valued at $1,000, but changes are likely. “Because of the amount of the endowment, we will probably be able to offer several scholarships instead of one. We may increase the amount too,” Cline said. Scholarship recipients are chosen by a committee. There are two to three faculty reviewers per application who use a rubric to score the applicant. The person with the highest average score on the rubric receives the scholarship. How an endowment works: An endowment is comparable to a savings account. The initial $775,000 will never be touched. The donation will remain in the university fund accumulating interest. The annual interest is what funds the scholarships and fellowships. “Forever, literally, this will be bringing good things to the students of Cal State Fullerton,” Cline said. Facts and figures:

Out of 440 applications from 110 applicants, only 52 students were awarded scholarships, according to College of Education scholarship statistics from 2010-11. The total value equaled approximately $50,000. Half the students who applied did not receive a scholarship, even if they qualified. The $775,000 donation will curb instances such as these by giving out more scholarships to pupils in need. What it means for Cal State Fullerton: “Given the financial circumstances that abound us, I think it provides opportunities for some students that wouldn’t otherwise have them,” said Karen Ivers, chair of the Department of Elementary and Bilingual Education. The College receives many scholarship applicants, and the donation will assist students who would normally be turned away. The donation was so large that Holmes established a faculty fellowship in addition to the student scholarships. The fellowship will give full-time, tenured faculty in the College of Education three units of release time for a semester. This gives professors the opportunity to do research by getting them back out to elementary schools, high schools and community colleges so they can get back in touch with what is going on in the field, Cline said. “Cal State Fullerton prepares almost 70 percent of the classroom teachers and administrators in Orange County. If you make a difference here, you make a difference all across the schools in Orange County,” Cline said. How to make a difference: Although Holmes’ gift is the largest the College of Education has ever received, one does not have to be wealthy to be a donor. “People frequently think to be a philanthropist or donor, you need to be wealthy and you have to be someone who’s the head of a Fortune 500 company,” Cline said. Cline stressed the importance of giving back, even if it is only $20. There are a number of retired teachers and alumni who fund scholarships every year, even if it’s only $500. Apply for future scholarships: Although the deadline to apply was March 7, it is never too early to begin thinking about applying for next year’s scholarships. The information necessary to apply is everywhere, said Aimee Nelson, assistant dean for Student Affairs. Announcements are sent through the student portal once applications are made available, she said. Information is given to faculty and department chairs to tell students. Updates are kept on the College of Education website. It is a myth that because a student does not have a lot of volunteer experience or they were not involved in a student organization that they are not eligible, said Nelson. “Even if you don’t have a long list of those activities, it doesn’t necessarily mean you’re not eligible for a scholarship, so people assume that and then they don’t apply,” said Nelson. “We take a lot of other things into consideration and we know our students are in a crutch for time, for resources, for aid, for all of that. We are sensitive to it and we encourage our students to apply for these,” Nelson said. “We want to encourage leadership, but there are a lot of other ways you can do that.” dailytitan.com/news

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March 23, 2011

Give us your Hippie Health poor, but not by NICOLE FELTON “How to Live a Greener Life” your elderly

Change your habits: Start a healthy diet Recently I had a friend call me in desperate need of some nutrition advice. She told me she simply did not have time to make healthy choices or exercise. Being a college student with two jobs and an internship, she told me she literally has time to make spaghetti and get out of the door as fast as she can. I’m sure many of you can relate to this manic schedule being a college student, but there still is no excuse to forget about the health of your body. Spaghetti is a better choice than stopping at Taco Bell and ordering a nacho cheese chicken chalupa, supersized. Although, my first question to my friend was what kind of pasta was she using in her spaghetti, and she responded with white. I told her that eating spaghetti was not a bad choice; there are ways to make it a healthier option. First, using wheat pasta will enhance the health of the meal already. White pasta is stripped of its nutrients when the flour is bleached, and wheat pasta carries a lot of nutrients with less fat and calories. People often say they simply do not have any time in their schedule to make it to the gym. Some admit that if they have an hour open they would rather spend it relaxing before they have to move on to their next task. When I don’t have time to make it to the gym I use my bedroom as my own personal workout facility. I might not be able to run three miles, but I can do exercises that will burn calories and tone my body. If you want to be healthy in

more ways than one, take a walk around your neighborhood. This will not only be a good and different way for you to exercise, but you will not have to drive anywhere which will in result being healthier for the environment. Creating new ways to exercise is a good way to keep it less routine and daunting. I find that when I take at least a 30-minute walk around my neighborhood, I am able to release a lot of the stress I have accumulated over the day by being in nature’s beauty. It might sound corny, but you are able to stop and literally look beyond your day-to-day tasks at the world that is around you, ultimately finding there is more to your life than merely what grade you received on your exam or what bill you have to pay next. Breakfast is so important, and I cannot hammer that into your heads enough. When we do not provide our body with the nutrients we need to complete our daily routine, it will be a lot more difficult. Eating breakfast increases brain power, reduces the amount of food you will consume at lunch and you won’t have the never-ending lethargic feeling. Living a hectic life can lead to an unhealthy mind and body, unless you take a minute to add healthier choices into your day. Life has more meaning than school and work, and if you do not lead a healthy lifestyle now, you might not be able to enjoy your life as much as you would without maintaining a healthy diet. Peace, love and recycle!

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Right out of the gate since the election in 2008, the Obama administration proposed a new health care plan that has caused elation for some and fear for others. Although the loudest part of the debate has quieted some, the country is still struggling with key issues about the bill since it made its debut back when he was elected. Obamacare does, in fact, undervalue elderly people in this new system. The plan has been under fire ever since and it looks like some of the issues being challenged are indeed worth challenging. It involves the government basically making decisions for those American citizens that require medical treatment. In an interview with The New York Times last May, Obama was quoted as saying: “Certainly it is true when it comes

ARIANNE CUSTER / Daily Titan The health of the mind, body and spirit is discussed at CSUF’s Ruby Gerontology Center.

to Medicare and Medicaid, where the taxpayers are footing the bill and we have an obligation to get those costs under control.” It looks as if the president is looking at health care from another perspective and not looking for the best interest of the people, which is exactly why the federal government should not be in the business of administering health care for all of its citizens. Granted, there are those who are without the means to take care of their own health care needs. However, this small segment of the population could be provided health care coverage for a smaller overall cost than what the Obama plan proposes. The majority of the American popu-

lation is healthy in their younger years, with certain exceptions. It isn’t until the latter part of your life that you require extreme forms of health care. The bill includes cutting medical treatment for the elderly, who are in fact those who will need it most. Obama even talks about the difficult decisions that have to be made in order to have a successful “government-run” health care system. Do you remember the term “end of life counselors,” or better yet “death panels?” “The chronically ill and the those toward the end of their lives are accounting for potentially 80 percent of the total health care bill out there,” Obama said. Health care costs under the current

administration will not be lowered. One of the basic truths about Obamacare is the fact that once it becomes nationalized and the government begins rationing treatments, it is going to be the elderly that receive the cutbacks and restrictions to those treatments because they are the ones that have lived the longest. It seems as if our society is slouching toward a culture of death, affecting the unborn and the old—the most vulnerable stages of life. The legalization of abortion has basically brought us to this point. If you can justify killing the innocent, then you can justify killing anything. It seems that when the elderly start reaching the end of their life and they are not contributing to society in a productive way (according to the government’s standards), the government wants to eliminate them even faster (e.g. euthanasia or “assisted suicide”). In this case, it will be the restrictions of medical treatments for them. Life is precious at all stages. No government should have the right to make the determination as to when that person is no longer valuable. Whether it is a grandmother who spends her time reading to her grandchildren or a grandfather who is a crossing guard at a local elementary school, life is a gift, and we should be grateful.

Digital textbooks modernize the way we learn

Beneficial features of electronic textbooks ease studious minds AMY LEADBETTER Daily Titan

The world is at our fingertips. As cliche as that might sound, one must admit that long gone are the days of going to the library and digging through shelves for research and information. It is amazing how far communication has come. What started out as verbal folklore, inscribed along cave walls, eventually became written words published on paper which quickly emerged to being circulated on the World Wide Web. As more traditional book content goes digital and media technology prevails, everything is becoming increasingly accessible. Literature becoming more obtainable to the masses

is a positive progression and although there is still a demand for physical books, one thing there is no denying is e-books are both useful and convenient, especially in our fast-paced society that is transforming our generation into one that spends more time in front of the screen than ever before. According to ProductiveWriters. com, in an article titled “2010 Book and E-Book Sales Data for the United States” by John Soares, it is the ninth year of tracking e-book sales and they increase significantly on an annual basis. Last semester I purchased an ebook. I had instant access to information. I did not have to pay nor wait for shipping and handling. The e-book consisted of a combination of text, images, audio and videos—something that I for one have never seen a printed book capable of doing. It did not consume shelf space, it had an easy “keyword search” func-

tion, provided links for simple access to information and related websites, and it also provided me with the option of translating “text to speech,” which becomes beneficial when your eyes start hurting, words start to blur and the last thing you want to do is read 50 more pages. Being my first experience with an e-book, I immediately fell in love. It made challenging material enjoyable and it incorporated many different techniques while presenting exercises that would otherwise be boring and dreadful to read. If there were sections in the book I wished to focus on and wanted to physically have to highlight and mark up, I simply printed the pages. You have the option of printing the whole book if you wish. E-books are just one of the many ways traditional forms of communication are flourishing. It may never replace printed books, but today we are exposed to tech-savvy equipment that

has for the most part shaped the way we work, read and receive our information. According to JSOnline.com, in an article titled “Digital Textbooks Scroll Schools into New Era” by Amy Hetzner, “Digital textbooks not only provide the print text that generations of students and teachers have relied on, they also open the possibilities of more audio, visual and interactive presentations of information.” Far more than standard textbooks, digital books provide a new medium of innovative ways to interact and learn. They are engaging, enhance interactive learning, revamp traditional reading standards and have the potential to do things that old-fashioned textbooks can’t. Bringing texts onto an electronic platform renders an opportunity to make the book as collective as the classroom. When it comes to reading, I consider our generation fortunate because the written word has become more accessible and innovative than ever before.

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Watchmen: classic graphic novel

Amanda Seyfried stars in the re-telling of the classic children’s story

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Amanda Seyfried plays a young woman torn between two men – a wealthy blond who is the “suffer-in-silence” type and another passionate, hard-working, dark-haired, wolf-like man. However, soon all characters in the small village are plagued by paranormal events. Does the Twilight Saga come to mind? It should. The premise for both of these films is the same, but instead of Team Edward or Jacob, it’s Team Henry or Peter. Catherine Hardwicke, the director of Red Riding Hood, is the same director of the first Twilight movie. Both of these films have the Hardwicke style of dream-like, sweeping, overhead camera movements. When watching Red Riding Hood, you feel like you’re watching Twilight. The father figure is even played by Billy Burke, who also plays Bella Swan’s father in the Twilight Saga. If you hated Twilight, steer clear of this movie. It may not be as cheesy as the saga, but it certainly has the same formula for a girly, fantasy flick. This movie is Twilight blended with A Knight’s Tale (2001), with its impromptu modern dance sequence, and a little bit of Dracula (1993), with the help of actor Gary Oldman. One thing that sets this film apart is the mystery that the audience is trying to solve along with the film’s protagonist: Who is the werewolf? The puzzle is what redeems Red Riding Hood from being just another Gothic, coming-of-age chick flick. As a result, a Crucible-like witch hunt occurs throughout the movie. Oldman’s character becomes the villain as he searches the village for the beast, but subsequently confuses the audience as to whom the werewolf is and whom the audience should be rooting for. The costumes and sets are done extremely well. There is an interesting thorn motif that you can look for throughout the movie. It unifies each location in the film and gives a sense of foreboding and tension. Aesthetically, the film is pure eye candy. That being said, a majority of the characters are unrealistic and overly attractive, which at times seems a bit silly in the story. The music is unique in that it stays away from any trace of period-appropriate ambiance, but rather shys toward a more contemporary, indie mood. This could be off-putting for some, but for others it may make the movie more relatable. Overall, this is what I call a background movie. The concept is the same as background music—you might consider owning a copy for yourself, but only to play when you’re chatting with company, doing housework or trying to fall asleep.

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Graphic Novel RYAN LASKODI

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In honor of Spring Break, the Daily Titan editors share their favorite Spring Break song and hang-out spot.

Arts & Entertainment takes a detour with new movies, classic graphic novels and an indie-rock showcase

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Think of the word “superhero.” What image comes to mind? For most of us, it would probably be a guy in spandex tights who goes fighting bad guys in the name of truth and justice. Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons’ graphic novel Watchmen takes the idea of the superhero story and does something unique. It does have its faults, but it is inventive, full of memorable characters and scenes, and overall is just a fantastic book. The story of Watchmen is a fairly tough one to describe, mainly because there is so much story going on. It’s hard to simply reduce the plot into one or two paragraphs. The basic idea is that it takes place during the 1980s, and America is on the brink of war with Russia. An outlaw vigilante named Rorschach suspects a plot to eliminate all former vigilantes and begins his own investigation into this dark, twisted world. The artwork by artist Dave Gibbons is very good. The colors are nice, and the characters are drawn well. Everything has a distinct look to it. Gibbons beautifully uses the right amount of space in each panel on the page. Rarely does it feel like a panel could have been cut down or expanded. This helps make the layout of the comic look great. But what good is the artwork without a good story to accompany it? And a good story it is. Moore tells the story in a non-linear style with many of the scenes being flashbacks from other characters. It never feels confusing because each scene manages to put together a little piece of this puzzle. It reads at a comfortable pace.

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Another thing that makes this story unique is how we learn about many of the characters themselves. Many of those flashback scenes happen to be an exposition where we learn more about the character. The second chapter, for example, is mainly made up of all flashbacks from different characters, and the reader gets to learn what the character The Comedian was like. The fourth chapter is all an exposition about the character Doctor Manhattan. Moore’s dialogue is excellent. Every character is written in a distinct style and fits perfectly for them. One complaint about the

novel is that a lot of the characters have no depth to them. The main exception to this rule is Rorschach. The way this character is written certainly gives the most depth. Doctor Manhattan is a pretty welldeveloped character as well, but the rest aren’t as developed. The character who turns out to be the main villain, for example, isn’t featured much in the story at all. Overall, Watchmen is a flawed graphic novel, but it is still very good. It’s a unique and different take on heroes and definitely worth reading. It’s recommended both for graphic novel fans and for anybody interested in reading something different.

Continental Room hosts indie bands Three local indierock bands played the Continental Room Monday night

ging for a break. Popular in the downtown Pomona area and well known throughout the Inland Empire, Nature’s Son from Rancho Cucamonga was welcomed at the Continental Room with open arms following Rosa Venus. Quite possibly the most popular FRANCES LEE band of the evening, the applause Daily Titan was glass rattling after their set. The band sang everything a girl A trio of indie rock bands clad in would want to hear from a guy in tight, skinny jeans and vintage jack- skinny jeans. ets performed at the Continental The lyrics, “Don’t you understand Room in downtown Fullerton Mon- that I need you? Girl can you give day night. me a smile?” were sung to a rhythLong bangs swept across band mic background of drums and guitar members’ faces while they performed solos. psychedelic-inspired music for eager The last and final band of the evefans. ning was the Telle Eyed Specs, whose Energetic for a weeknight, red- name is most likely inspired by the vested bartenders poured drinks and thick glasses worn by one of the band chatted amicably to patrons through- members. out the evening. The self-manAfter entering aged noise band the bar, audimade its mark ence members in the industry were greeted through a modwith dim lights ern-microphone and cozy leathtechnique. As er booths that recent graduates After entering the bar, were assigned a of the School for audience members service button Audio and Engilabeled “pousser neering in LA, were greeted with dim pour le,” which the dedicated lights and cozy leather means “push artists blow off for” in French. many well-paybooths... Wrought iron ing jobs to perdividers proform at nightvided elegantly clubs for the private booths, experience and while red light potential expanbulbs enhanced sion of their fan an already senbase. sual atmosphere. The Telle Eyed Specs were the Young women donned popular most entertaining to watch and listen vintage-inspired outfits and pored to because of the complexities and over their cell phones in between depth in the lead singer’s vocal cords. performances, tweeting and updatAt first it sounded like muffled ing Facebook statuses about the latest screaming and moaning, but after a and greatest at the show. while audience members could make The first band to take the stage was out words. The best part of this band Rosa Venus, a set of five strapping is their psychedelic rock inspirations young men from Fontana. that take fans straight back to 1960s The Natives pulled out of the with bands like The Doors and The performance only three hours prior Byrds. to the show, but Rosa Venus made At the end of the night, many ears up for the absence by providing were numb from the lengthy guiArctic Monkey-inspired songs with tar solos and noisy vocals, however, a screeching guitar and screaming audience members were left with singer. By the time their 40-minute a newfound appreciation for indie set was over, the PA system was beg- rock. dailytitan.com/detour

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Celebrities face scandal

SPRING BREAK: ON A BUDGET

Leaked photos cause celebrity headaches

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As celebrities continue to leak nude photos, many fans are left wondering whether they’re intentional or are just looking for some publicity. Stars like Chris Brown and Vanessa Hudgens feel the pressures of being accused of exploiting themselves in order to enhance their careers. Earlier this month nude photos of the R&B singer Chris Brown and actress Vanessa Hudgens surfaced on the Internet, exposing a full-frontal snapshot of their bodies for the entire world to see. Images of Brown were first leaked on the website WorldStarHipHop. com, allegedly by his former girlfriend. Brown originally had sent those stripped images to the former girlfriend who in turn leaked them for publicity. Brown’s next album F.A.M.E released Tuesday, leading rumors to circulate that the leaked photos were merely a publicity stunt. In Big Boy’s morning show on Power 106 in Los Angeles, a frustrated Chris Breezy addressed the images leaked as not having been a stunt. When asked on air for whom the explicit snapshots were intended to be shown to, Brown quickly responded, “definitely a girl.” “I feel like people just want to bring him down because he is talented,” said Persia Sharifat, a senior psychology major. “They just want to ruin his career because he’s still successful despite what happened to him in the past,” Sharifat said. In an article in MTV News Friday, the artist opened up and expressed his true emotions on the graphic leaked photos. “Let me be honest with you. I didn’t want to put no pictures out; that’s not my intention. A lot of people were saying, ‘Yo, he leaked the

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pictures, he was trying to get promotion,’” the R&B singer said. For Brown, being recognized as a talented artist is his number one priority. “For me, I was always a singer, so unless I’m planning on trying to do porn, I don’t think I’d want to just leak my wang out to the world before my album comes out,” Brown said. Unlike Brown, Vanessa Hudgens, who has always maintained a clean image despite her previous scandals, was upset and disappointed when

Most of us do not have $100 or more to blow on a day at an amusement park. However, just because you may If you are totally broke this com- not be able to afford a day with ing break, there is always the option Mickey, there are other options. of cruising your local mall. Downtown Disney has cool resGet a group of friends together taurants, music and shops. Spend an and just walk around and window evening down there with friends or shop at different stores. go on a date. It is still possible to have a lot of One really cool thing to do is fun without buying anything when park at Downtown Disney and walk you go to the mall. up to the parking structure to watch Sometimes just browsing the the firework show. stores will remind you that you have “Disneyland can be too expensive that same “little black dress” in your for lots of people these days, so I closet. like to just hang out at Downtown Try on crazy clothes in different Disney with friends,” says Matt Enstores or go to the pet store. The kosky, 27. See’s Candy store also offers free Get a cookbook. You don’t always samples to those who go in. Come have to go out to eat in order to have on, who doesn’t love chocolate? a great meal. A couple of malls that would be Try hosting a dinner party at your very fun to visit are South Coast house. Cut out different recipes Plaza, Brea, from magaFashion Iszines or find land, the Block “I love to go to the drivesome online at Orange or and make your in! It makes me think of downtown favorite dish. the ‘50s like in the movie Fullerton. Be creative Grease.” Take a break and give it a from the usual theme. Can- Kayla Young television cun anyone? History Major sitcom and Knock yourvisit a discount self out and movie theater. decorate the The prices range from about $1.50 place. If you’re not entertaining to $3, depending on the theater. yourself as well as your friends, why Brea 5 Cinemas costs $3 during the bother? day and is only $3.50 in the evening. Bike riding is always fun wherever They play movies that have been you go. If you have a bike, try going out for a few months, but for the down to the beach and cruise along same price as a DVD, why not see the sidewalk. It is very relaxing to it in the theater with the great sights just cruise by as the sun goes down. and sounds that go with it. Or try another new trend that’s It is a very popular trend in catching on in Orange County – Southern California, especially since mountain bike trail riding. people are trying to stay within their Fullerton has a great trail called budget. the Fullerton Loop located at HarThought that drive-in movies bor Boulevard and Berkeley Avenue. were gone for good? Think again. According to mountain bike enThe Van Buren Drive-in Theatre thusiast Austin Locke, “The loop is a offers six of the latest movies. The great place to see parts of Fullerton best part is that it is only $5 for two you didn’t even know existed. There movies. is awesome scenery and challengIt is a very cheap way to see a ing as well as easy parts to the trails. movie, in this case two, but be sure People can either ride their bike or to stay in your car. walk.” “I love to go to the drive-in! It This spring just might be that year makes me think of the ‘50s like in where Southern California locals rethe movie Grease,” says Kayla Young, discover the many activities and ad23, a history major. ventures in their own backyard. ...Continued from page 1

a set of the 2007 nude photos were leaked earlier this month. Nude photos of Vanessa Hudgens, which were first released in 2007, then in 2009 and now again in 2011, have reportedly been exposed to the public right around the time of her upcoming movies. Her current explicit photos have been leaked right before the release of her latest movie Beastly and her upcoming film Sucker Punch. Students believe the timing of the leaked images was set up to make the ac-

cused look guilty. “You look at people like Kim Kardashian who got famous for her ‘leaked’ video, then there’s the people who are already famous who have leaked photos or videos, and it’s meant to damage their careers,” said Omeed Emami, a junior business major. In an article in Allure magazine, Hudgens addressed how stressful it is and how she hoped people will learn from her situation and her mistakes. “It’s so aggravating and frustrating, and whenever anybody asks me, ‘Would I do nudity in a film?’ if I say it’s something I’m not comfortable with, they’re like ‘Bullshit, you’ve already done it,’” said Hudgens. Despite rumors speculating that Brown and Hudgens are exposing themselves to the public for promotion of their current projects, students believe that any press is good press. “It’s just a stunt to give them bad publicity, but in reality all publicity is good publicity in every way,” Emami said. “This could be and probably will be spun to benefit both of them.”

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TITANS: Sun Devils get burned by brutal offense ...Continued from page 1

Ramirez smacked the ball far down the field between second and third, bringing home Pedroza and Trajano, who slid across home plate just in time. Titan Head Coach Dave Serrano was pleased with his team. “I thought we came out with a different mentality tonight,” said Serrano. “I thought we did a great job taking the game to (ASU) and not letting them get settled in.” Sun Devils’ pitcher Jake Barrett struggled in the first three innings, throwing several balls outside the box. Thomas scored after sophomore center fielder Austin Kingsolver popped the ball to left field, upping the lead to 3-1. At the top of the fourth, Sun Devil Matt Newman bunted the ball, which caused redshirt freshman catcher Jared Deacon to throw out Zach Wilson at second. Following that play, freshman outfielder Michael Lorenzen, batting .353, struck a double with a fast grounder in the bottom half of the inning. The Titans were able to top off the inning when Thomas ran home, putting the Titans up 7-1, totaling four runs in the inning for CSUF. Floethe struck out right fielder Andy Workman, who went 0 for 4 on the night. Titan senior righty Ryan Ackland came in to relieve Floethe’s spot after one out in the same inning. Ackland was lucky enough to stop the bleeding and only allowed two hits and one run across the plate to end the eighth, 7-3, Titans. In the ninth, Ramirez took over on the mound, and four batters and one hit later, he locked up the game for the Titans. “Our coaching staff preaches that a good first baseman turns a good infield great,” said Ramirez. “So I just try to get my team the best opportunity over there to work on my defense to make sure when we get a ground ball it’s a for sure out.” Game time is set for today at 2 p.m. at Goodwin Field against Arizona State for the wrap-up of the DeMarini West Coast Challenge.

CAMILLE TARAZON / Daily Titan Titan freshman Morgan McIntosh claimed one of the two singles matches, scoring 6-4, 6-4. ARIANNE CUSTER / Daily Titan The women’s lacrosse team made a huge comeback in the second half scoring five goals, but could not fend off the Las Vegas defense.

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The Cal State Fullerton women’s lacrosse team battled at home against the University of Nevada, Las Vegas Sunday in gusty winds and freezing temperatures to suffer a close loss of 10-7. Within the first half of the game, the Rebels had already scored six of their 10 goals while the Titans scored a meager two. Titan freshman center Hayleigh Garlow scored the first goal of the game on a free-position shot when the opponent was offsides. One minute before halftime, Josie Hudspeth picked up the ball from a quick turnover and dumped it to junior attack wing Nicole Schmuttermair for an attempt on goal but the shot was too high and missed. Just be-

fore the whistle was blown, freshman defensive wing Ciara Looney scored unassisted, leaving the Titans trailing 7-2 at halftime. “We came out pretty strong during the first half; we wanted to win,” said Tammy Lam senior attack wing. “Last year when we played UNLV it was pretty rough for us, but now we have a stronger group so we thought we had a pretty good chance to win or at least keep it a close game.” The Titans had played UC San Marcos the day before and won by an overwhelming amount of 13-4, leaving a sense of confidence in the team. During the second half, the Titans rarely let the ball get out of their defensive zone and really began pressuring the Rebels, attacking with aggression. “We really rallied since we didn’t start off that great,” said Danni Willis freshman defensive wing. “I think we all came together and focused and owned it.” Looney scored the first goal after halftime on a free-position shot from a foul check to the body. The Rebels ral-

lied around Looney knowing she was a powerful force for the Titans. Garlow, the team’s president, shot and scored another goal, closing in on the score, 7-4. “I wish we played better in the first half because we were just not on it,” said Garlow. “UNLV started falling apart toward the end and turning mean, yelling at each other and us.” The frustrated Rebels attacked with a brute force injuring Titan Alyssa Andrade with a dangerous check. Garlow tried closing the gap with a fast break downfield, but the Rebels continued forcing Titan turnovers. “We shut down their flow when they tried to come in our zone, and our midfielders really stepped it up,” Willis said. The Titans tightened their defense, but in the final minutes UNLV scored their 10th goal. After the game Sunday, the Titans are 3-6. The Titans’ final regular season game is April 9 against Santa Barbara City College at El Dorado High School at 2 p.m.

Tennis falls down the stretch JEFF PRENOVOST Daily Titan

Coming off a 6-1 loss to Texas State Wednesday, Cal State Fullerton women’s tennis almost rallied back to claim the team victory, but lost some crucial third sets to hold the Titans back from snapping their losing streak. The Titans lost 5-2 to the Rams Friday at Titan Courts. Sophomores Tiffany Mai and Monica Rodriguez won their doubles match for the Titans, but the Rams won the other two doubles matches to earn the first point of dual. In the singles matches freshman Morgan McIntosh and Mai both beat the Rams’ top players, but proved too much for the injury-plagued Titans. Mai beat Rams’ senior Caitlin Fluegge 6-2, 3-6, 6-4 in the featured singles match of the day. “It went well today, emotionallywise I was up and happy about that. She was a steady player and it was a tough match for me, which meant a lot more work for me,” said Mai. In the No. 2 singles match McIntosh dominated junior Tori Arneson in straight sets 6-4, 6-4, for the win. “It was a long match with long points, and I had to stay fighting the

whole time. I kept the ball deep and played aggressive when I had the opportunity,” said McIntosh. Mai and McIntosh were victorious in their matches, but the Rams won the four other singles matches to increase their lead by three from the doubles matches and take the 5-2 team win. Rodriguez went up the first set in her singles match but could not maintain the lead and dropped the match 5-7, 6-3, 6-4. Sandford also pushed her opponent to three sets but ended up losing 2-6, 6-4, 6-3. “I think it went well today, but she hit the ball with heavy topspin and got me out of my comfort zone. Next time I’ll have more patience,” said Sandford. The Titans did win the bigger matches of the day, but the Rams proved too much for the Titans losing streak to six matches in a row. With the loss, the Titans dropped to 3-14 overall for the season. The Titans have been getting consistent play and some impressive wins from Mai and McIntosh lately, but the long third sets and doubles losses have been holding them back as a team. The Titans compete next against Eastern Washington today at 2 p.m. at Titan Courts.