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WILLIAM CHEN / Daily Titan Students looking to get a jump-start on their future careers came prepared to the event Wednesday by bringing resumes and cover letters to pass out to potential employers. See Students network with the professionals on page 2 for the full story.

Study abroad lacking students The number of CSUF students going on study abroad trips is five times less than the amount of its international students KATHLEEN ROSELL Daily Titan

Studying abroad is a mind-blowing experience. Only a few students get a chance to explore a new culture and expand their minds. Some countries press this experience on students, while the United States sent only 260,327 students abroad in 2008-09. “You need outgoing people to want to go abroad,” said Ste-

phen Yu, an international business major who spent a year in China. In the last 10 years, Cal State Fullerton has only sent 1,146 students abroad. The expected total of students from CSUF to go abroad this year will be 250 students, five times less than the international students on campus. CSUF sends few students, though it does not send the lowest amount of students in the CSU. “We study abroad and hopefully we get the experience and we

go back and have better opportunity or we study abroad and get opportunity from wherever we go,” said Terence Heng, a Malaysian international student. There are several reasons that factor into how a student makes a choice about studying abroad that may help us understand why Titans decide not to study abroad. See ABROAD, page 3

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ARIANNE CUSTER / Daily Titan Titan senior Karina Akhmedova winds up to return the serve. Akhmedova went 9-18 individually in regular season play.

Lady of the courts reveals success Akhmedova plans to continue playing and mentoring future prospects ARIANNE CUSTER Daily Titan

This might be Karina Akhmedova’s last semester playing on the Cal State Fullerton women’s tennis team, but it will not be the last time the senior battles competitors on the courts. The NCAA only allows college athletes to play for four years in athletics. However, “I still want to play tennis,” said Akhmedova. “I don’t even know if I want to say that I’ll just be playing recreationally because I feel that there is so much more in me. There’s so many tournaments out there to play, even if I don’t play professionally.” If you’ve ever watched Akhmedova slam grinders at her opponents during

a match, you would find it hard to believe she didn’t even get started in the sport until the age of 12. “She started tennis late. It was kind of a first-sight love. I never thought I was going to be a father of a tennis player,” said her father, Tofik Akhmedova. The discovery of her talent didn’t happen until a few years after Akhmedova and her family immigrated to the U.S. from Kazakhstan. It wasn’t until a return trip to her native country to visit family that Akhmedova and those around her realized she had a natural talent and an immediate passion for the game of tennis. She had been watching her slightly younger cousin practicing during a tennis lesson when the trainer asked her if she would like to pick up a racket.

“They obviously put me on the beginner court with the kids. I loved it,” Akhmedova said. “They said, ‘You’re so good at it for your first time. You’re so athletic.’” She feels the reason why she improved so quickly was because she practiced nearly every day and competed almost every weekend since that point. The soon to be 22-year-old will finish her college career as a hard-hitting tennis player after this weekend’s Big West Tournament in Indian Wells, Calif. However, Akhmedova will continue to play in open tennis tournaments all over the country because it is what she knows and loves most. See AKHMEDOVA, page 8

There is someone walking the grounds of Cal State Fullerton fully armed with a pair of watchful eyes and a camera to shoot potential candidates on sight. At the end of the day, she turns to her blog to celebrate the ones who are victorious and give the wrongdoers a place in the hall of shame. Meet Sophia Pozzi, 20, a business major, self-proclaimed “emotional dresser” and publisher of FullertonFashion.com. Pozzi’s blog features the latest trends spotted on campus, with daily entries on the best and worst looks. Walking to class in sweats just became a little more awkward. “I started by looking at different fashion blogs online and I was in love with the way people would wear different clothes in their own way,” said Pozzi. “I wanted to transfer that into college fashion because everyone comes here from so many different places and it creates an eclectic mix of various trends.” Fashion is a fascination to her. The way it instantly makes someone feel better about themselves and helps portray a certain image is what she loves about fashion. But this keen observation of fashion is not a realization that she recently developed. At an age when most children are learning how to put on a T-shirt, she proudly trotted around with a vivid inkling of fashion sense.

“When I was around 3 my grandma used to make me these elaborate ball gowns and I wore them everywhere. My mom has said that I would wake up in the morning and tell her exactly what outfit I was going to wear,” Pozzi recalled. Pozzi started her blog during the fall semester of 2010 to keep herself busy. She describes the first time she approached someone to take a photo for her blog as a “scary” experience. See FASHION, page 7

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The Sports Club Inter-Club Council brought its own carnival to the Quad Wednesday morning, attracting students to come out and participate in the fun. The SC-ICC festival was an event held to specifically promote every club sport to students. According to Eric McDanel, assistant club sports coordinator, there have been many events held in the past by SC-ICC, but none bigger than the one held Wednesday. “I was very impressed on how the students put it together. For it being the first year, it went really well,” said McDanel. McDanel credits the organization and planning to SC-ICC Chair Shaide Hartline and Vice Chair and Treasurer Josie Hudspeth. “Those two really did it all,” McDanel said. The carnival-themed fest brought food and games for students to get engaged with the numerous clubs. See SPORTS, page 2

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SPORTS: Teams raise money ...Continued from page 1 Each club was responsible for providing a game or attraction to students. “There were a couple minor glitches that can be fixed for the next event,” McDanel said. McDanel was referring to the crowd control of certain games along with the location of each club. McDanel said some clubs stationed beside one other had popular games while clubs on the opposing side of the Quad lost attention. Some of the popular attractions included the pie in the face, dunk tank and table tennis (via Wii). Hot dogs and chips were provided by the baseball club. Kent Marume, president of the paintball team, supported the festival and saw his team gain a positive outcome from it. “We had two to three people say that they will join in the fall semester, so that’s big for us,” said Marume. Students who visited the paintball booth had the opportunity to test out the paintball markers and shoot a couple rounds aimed at stuffed animals. The food and the dunk tank, which were crowd favorites, were both spon-

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sored by ASI. Hudspeth said she was excited with the turnout of students and the participation among all of the sports clubs. “The peak of the day fell around 12:30 p.m. and the biggest attraction was the dunk tank and the food,” said Hudspeth. According to Hudspeth and McDanel, approximately 450 to 500 hot dogs were given out to students. Hudspeth said there were approximately 200 students interacting with the clubs at the time. The event ran for three hours beginning from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The large attraction was mainly because the whole event was free to students. Despite being free of charge, there were donation jars around the area welcoming students to help. The donations were directed to the sports clubs as a whole and would be used for the next event being planned. Hudspeth is possibly planning to use the donations to have a movie night hosted by the SC-ICC in a few weeks. Hudspeth also plans to have the council grow from this experience, saying there are plans to make the festival biannual, hosting one in the spring and the other during the fall semester.

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The drone of voices filled Pavilion C as students networked with representatives for the 2011 Communications Internship Fair Wednesday. In order to get into the event, held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Titan Student Union, students had RSVP’d online. If not, there was an option to register at the door. Sixteen booths lined the interior of the pavilion. A pamphlet with information on each of the participating organizations and what they were recruiting for was provided for students to peruse. Attendees did not have to stay the entire time; some came at the beginning and left early, while others came late and did not leave until the end. Within the fair, everyone adorned a hand-written name tag. Participants came dressed to impress. Wardrobe for ladies included pencil skirts, blouses and heels. Men wore suits with dress shoes.

Each group had information sprawled on their respective booth, as well as business cards, general company background, pens and candy. ESPN Inc., the sports entertainment company, had a constant line of students waiting to talk to representatives. At one point 13 people were lined up. The company was recruiting for production research and statistics and analysis. Jason Stone, 21, an advertising major, was at the fair for about an hour. He visited ESPN Inc., KABC 7 and PBS SoCal. He said he was pleased with the turnout because a couple of the ones he visited included paid positions rather than an unpaid internship. “It’s been good, a lot more than I expected,” said Stone. “Everybody is friendly.” He said he felt more confident in the interviewing process after talking to recruiters. Byte Launch Inc., an Internet marketing firm geared toward search engine optimization, and Cambridge Financial Partners LLC., a financial planning company, did not attract many attendees. Byte Launch Inc. recruited

for a social media marketer and an SEO/SMM copywriter, while Cambridge Financial Partners LLC. searched for a communications and advertising intern along with financial services professionals. Most of the time there was zero to one student at each booth. Anabel Ochoa, an entertainment studies major, came to the occasion well prepared. As she was waiting in line to speak to a representative for KABC 7, she shuffled through her folder and whipped out a copy of her resume along with a laminated cover letter. She went around to several booths asking them what they were looking for in terms of career and internships and gave many her resume. She had one complaint though. “It’s a little smaller this year,” said Ochoa, 23, who also attended last year’s fair. From beginning to end, the event maintained a constant stream of students, peaking at the halfway point and fizzling slightly near the end. By the fair’s end time at 1 p.m., several students were still networking with representatives as they packed up their booth. “It was fun. (The representatives) were friendly,” said Lin Lai, 23, an advertising major, but last year’s fair was better. “It was bigger and more interesting.”

Apple will be releasing a free software update that will repair the data location mistakes in their devices. According to the Los Angeles Times, two researchers discovered a file in Apple’s software that tracked the data of locations their users were visiting over the past 12 months. This discovery last week put Apple users on high alert, with suspicions that the company was following them. Apple users demanded further investigation of this discovery by U.S. and foreign governments. Apple did make a statement about this issue to clear things up, commenting that this file was only being used to track the phone’s location. The file was meant to track different Wi-Fi locations surrounding the phone device. According to the LA Times, Apple realized its data error has caused program errors in phone storage as well. The company agreed it would decrease the time frame in which it would save the phone’s location, stop saving locations when users turned off their location application and update Wi-Fi hot spots through phone sensors. Apple CEO Steve Jobs publicly explained that although Apple has made mistakes in its hardware’s data location, the company has not been invading its customer’s privacy through the iPhone and iPad. Brief by Jessica Rubio

Texting Drivers to Pay Higher Fine California is cracking down on drivers who talk and text behind the wheel. According to the Los Angeles Times, California voted Monday to raise the fines from $20 to $50 for a first offense to up to $309. Subsequent offenses could cost as much as $500 and would add a point to the driver’s record. Drivers using their phones at stoplights are subject to fines as well. This ban would extend to bicyclists too, with a $20 fine for a first offense and $50 thereafter. The author of the bill, state Sen. Joe Simitian, said the restriction on phone usage has helped make California’s roads safer. In an interview with LA Times reporter Patrick Greevey, Simitian said, “The key to making this law work and saving even more lives is to make sure we have education, enforcement and deterrence. We hope that (the new fine schedule) will be a more significant deterrent.” Brief by Anders Howmann

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The African American Resource Center is committed to helping students JESSICA Mc Coy

JOHNNY LE / Daily Titan Cal State Fullerton’s African American Resource Center offers programs and events for students. The goal of the AARC is to be a meeting space for black students.

Walking up to the Humanities Building, taking the stairs to the second floor, you make a right, then a left, noticing the pictures of black student groups, information about famous blacks and finally into a place that makes you feel at home, Humanities 222, the African American Resource Center. When you walk in you are greeted with a friendly “hello,” and automatically there is a sense of relaxation that sets in. The walls are filled with various pieces of artwork and information pamphlets about the campus and different student organizations. The African American Resource Center was not thought of overnight. It took a committee and 10 years of planning to establish this space. The vision came from Wacira Gethaiga, Ph.D., who was chair of the Afro Ethnic Studies Department during that time, and in the fall of 2005 the AARC was created. The reason why it was created was because black students had difficulty finding meeting space. This became a problem because the students were pulling from the same small pool of students for event attendance. “Wacira envisioned a place where students could have academic and personal resources and a place to meet,” said Julie Stokes, current chair of the Afro Ethnic Studies Department. With planning came substantial growth. The space is used on a daily basis Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. With studying and meeting times, the AARC has the potential to become

a bigger space with investment. “The AARC can influence funding from different foundations and private donors because of how much it’s used and how resourceful it has become,” Stokes said. When the AARC first opened, there were only three black student groups on campus. Now there are 17. The AARC also has its own events. The events are Student Welcome, Black Consciousness Conference, Black Consciousness Week, Community Dialogue and Culture Night. Together with the help of the AARC, the student leaders of each of these groups have formed the Black Student Union (BSU), where all of them meet in the AARC to discuss ideas and plan semester calendars to coordinate events so students can attend all of them. The AARC is beneficial to a lot of students. Students find the space a mandatory need. Diama Mbaye, a biology major, said, “I find the AARC very helpful; it helps me to relax. I can go into the study room and do homework and use the computers, and I love the friendliness of the people here.” The AARC has also created jobs for students; one is the coordinator for the space. Chauntel Riser is the coordinator of AARC. “It’s an honor to be the coordinator of the AARC and I want it to continue to grow by taking it a step further.” Students do go there to relax,

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but for some students they go to study and engage in conversation about their homework. Tiffany Kimbrough, a kinesiology major, does just that; she studies. “The reason why I go to the AARC is to get homework done because I had difficulty getting a computer in the library. I come for discussion in regards to my essays and to get other perspectives, and that benefits me a lot,” said Kimbrough. Najati Burrow, a freshman and civil engineer major, does not study in the tutoring lab in his department, but studies in the AARC. “Most of my homework and studying gets completed at the AARC.” How does one hear about the AARC and all the splendor it holds? Mostly through word of mouth. “I heard about the AARC last year, because I wanted to see where people went for break during their classes because this is a commuter campus. I started going and it became a natural thing,” said Torrell Foree, a history major. “I’m either in the AARC or in the library.” So why does a campus that does not have a major population of blacks need a separate space? “The AARC serves that purpose for African American students to connect on a campus which only has 900 of them,” Stokes said. The need for the AARC is at its highest because of the decrease of black students on campus. For more information visit the African American Resource Center in Humanities 222.

School Mentality “One of the main reasons that CSUF students don’t study abroad is the fact that it is a commuter school,” said Kathryn Morrissey, a study abroad adviser. “The majority of the students do not really take an active interest in establishing themselves here.” The commuter campus mentality affects students getting to know their campus and take an active part in school affairs. “It can also be the environment on campus, that maybe administrators and faculty had not really been brought into the process of encouraging students to study abroad, whereas now they are doing it more,” Morrissey said. Surveys done by the International Education and Exchange Program have found that students are not aware there was a study abroad office. But efforts have increased in the past four years. There is a booth at every New-Student Orientation, Discoverfest and two study abroad fairs that promote the international community. “I did have to go looking for the International Office,” Yu said. “Once I got into the office, I knew who to contact and what to do, but just taking that step to go into the office, I think, was the most blinding part.” The lack of interest in going abroad for anything more than a week could also be attributed to the school curriculum. CSUF does not have one major that requires a trip abroad, while San Diego State, which sent 1,300 students abroad this year, has 28 majors that require a study abroad experience. Being required to go abroad may attract a different set of students who are more outgoing than the students currently enrolled in the different majors. “I don’t think that people know what American culture is until they live abroad,” said Laurent Punzalan, who will spend a semester in Germany. “So I am going to experience other cultures and the people because I have met so many interesting, awesome people through the International Office and Programs here on campus.”

Length of Time “What students perceive as a problem with International Programs is that it is a year-long program,” Morrissey said. “We have older students, we have students with families or we have students that need to contribute to their families financially, so we have a little bit different student population.” CSUF being a commuter campus has many transfer students or students that are returning to finish their educations who are over the age of 25. This makes CSUF different than the CSUs that send the most students abroad. “I am already well into my concentration and I don’t have core business classes left,” Punzalan said. “Because of my concentration, Germany and pretty much all of Europe do not offer the courses I need. The thought of studying abroad never really occurred to me until last semester when I met international students. If I had met some international students earlier, then I probably would have spent a year abroad.” Students who spend a year or even a few weeks abroad are the minority of exchange students. It has been speculated that the faculty-run trips abroad were the most popular and are considered the “easy way out” because they were easiest to navigate and have an existing social network. It is easy for students to transfer the pre-approved classes back. Different kinds of students have to be willing to leave their home life for a year and try to manage on their own abroad. Although a different lifestyle, students have to sign up for their own classes in a different language, navigate their way around a new country and find accommodations by themselves. Cost of Trip The costs of the programs range in price depending on where you go and how long you are there. Many of the programs do not allow students to transfer their financial aid. “I did consider studying abroad,” said Lily Gonzalez, a business management major. “Now I am in a steady job and in a three-year relationship. I may have studied abroad, but it is financial. If you have the money, then go for it. Studying

abroad is a luxury more than a necessity.” The International Programs through the CSU are not much more expensive than studying for a year here because the program allows the transfer of grants and financial aid. If students are unable to use financial aid while abroad, then they may not want to go abroad. Schools such as San Francisco State only allow students to go abroad on school programs that allow the transfer of financial aid. “It is considered a privilege,” Heng said. “Studying abroad is expensive and not everyone can afford it. A majority of the people in Malaysia who can study abroad believe that it is a good opportunity. So basically, if you can afford to study abroad, almost 90 percent of the time people will do it. The only thing that stops them is financial problems.” Future The numbers have been increasing steadily in the last 10 years because of increasing programs. However, considering the population of the school, the fact that only 250 students study abroad is low. A key factor in sending students abroad will be changing their perception of the outside world. The media uses different tactics to sell ideas and places to the public. Romanticism is used to entice people through movies to certain destinations, while scare tactics keep Americans away from places. Nightly news only broadcasts tragedies of international destinations. The international students on campus have a much better grasp on world events and politics, making them much more aware of their opportunities. “I think that Americans in a way do not read a lot of current events in the world,” Yu said. “They are a little less adventurous because they are a little ignorant about what goes on around the world. If college students picked up the paper more and if the paper had more international news, I think that students would be more inclined to take that step and go out and experience something new.” As the world gets more globalized, the idea of studying abroad is catching on, but it will take a long time for the incoming international students to reach the outgoing numbers.

New students playing catch-up before college Remedial courses for CSUF freshmen who do not test into college-level courses MARITZA VELAZQUEZ Daily Titan

Even though half of incoming freshmen at CSUs are testing into college-level math and English courses, the CSU is implementing several programs aimed at cutting costs and getting students to graduate sooner. According to the most recent CSU data, 66 percent of CSU students test into college-level math and 50 percent get into college-level English classes. The cost of remedial courses is roughly $30 million. “Ideally, we would want everybody to be ready by the time they start college,” said Erik Fallis, CSU spokesman. “At this point, we’re arming students with as many tools that we can so that they can get to that proficiency level.” If students don’t test into collegelevel math and English, they have one year to pass remedial courses in

order to continue their coursework. four-unit summer course that allows If they don’t meet expectations, they students to complete their remedial are forced to leave the campus. and required college-level course at The Early Assessment Program the same time. (EAP) allows students to take a pro“Those of us who teach writing ficiency test in their junior year of know that the best way to improve high school to evaluate if they’re pre- writing is to write a lot and write pared upon entering the CSU. often,” said Sheryl Fontaine, chair “We’ve been working with K-12 of the English, Comparative Literasystems for decades trying to work ture and Linguistics Departments. out getting those “There’s a lot transfers of those of writing inskills, but it was a “Ideally, we want struction and major step for the everybody to be ready it’s a real inCSU to get an agree- by the time they start tense writing ment with the K-12 college.” experience.” statewide to go in The Mathe- ERIK FALLIS matics Departand offer to high CSU Spokesman ment offers a school juniors and give them one-unit class that initial view in the sumwhether or not they were ready for mer to give students a quick review college,” Fallis said. to help them test into college-level The Early Assessment Program is math classes, said administrators. kicking off this fall and uses test re“This is really designed for the sults to address any deficiencies that student who perhaps didn’t take a students may have before they get to math class in their senior year and high school. are rusty,” said Paul De Land, chair This includes “summer bridge” of the Mathematics Department. programs as well as courses designed “It’s a chance to take off the rust and to catch students up with the cur- demonstrate that they’re prepared riculum during their senior year. (for college-level math).” CSUF’s English Department Marilyn Sotelo, a sophomore solast year began offering a 10-week, ciology major, said she took calculus

in high school, but still didn’t test into college-level math her freshman year. “Instead of taking another class that could’ve put me ahead, it put me back,” said Sotelo. CSUF also has several programs in place in order to assist students in passing those remedial classes in their first year, said officials. “If they don’t pass, they’re disenrolled, so there’s a lot of pressure,” Fontaine said. There are many reasons students may have trouble beginning collegelevel coursework once they enter the CSU, including language barriers, said Edgar Trotter, acting assistant vice president of Undergraduate Programs. “Students come to us with a range of proficiency skills,” said Trotter. “They should’ve learned it at the high school level, but if they don’t, we recognize that they may have the intellectual skills, but they need the extra boost in those areas.” While some students didn’t learn English as their first language, they may also have a different home environment, that is, lower income and family members who may not have attended college. They may also have to work more, Trotter said.

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Frisk Me by CHARLOTTE KNIGHT

“Let’s get personal”

Curse of the UTI There are safety precautions you can take to avoid getting a urinary tract infection Yours truly has been blessed with the uncanny ability to contract urinary tract infections from sexual intercourse like nobody’s business. How hot is that? I have mastered the art of patiently sitting on the can with a magazine for hours and passing blood and other junk through my urine, which burns like hell. The “potty dance” is practically

I have mastered the art of patiently sitting on the can with a magazine for hours and passing blood and other junk through my urine, which burns like hell.

trademarked under my name, as I’m doing it every five minutes. If I’m lucky (and I always am), I undergo fatigue, abdominal pain, nausea and get a bad case of the chills. Whom do I have to thank for this painful, inconvenient gift? Genetics? God? My libido? There’s probably quite a bit of rotten luck thrown in there as well. Ladies, if you’ve ever had a UTI, you know exactly what I’m talking about. If you had to choose between getting an infection and streaking around the perimeter of the school, you would immediately drop your pants and take off. WrongDiagnosis, eMedicine, EveryDayHealth and several other online health websites will tell you that one in five women will develop a urinary tract infection at least once in her lifetime. According to the National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse website (holy moley, what a mouthful), 20 percent of these women will have another UTI. Thirty percent of the 20 percent will have a third. And 80 percent of that 30 percent will have recurrences. In the past two years, I’ve had five. I might epically fail at math, but I’m pretty sure that makes me a medical statistic. Yay. I’m so UTI-prone that I’ve visited the Student Health and Counseling Center for antibiotics more often than I’ve visited the Pollak Library and I’m almost on a first-name basis with the staff.

Lucky me. If you’ve never had one, you are the luckiest bitch in the world, and it’s safe to say I genuinely hate you, especially since such infections can also be contracted through “holding it,” Jacuzzis, wearing tight underwear that traps moisture and wiping back to front—not just sex. In further detail—UTIs occur when bacteria, usually from the digestive tract, somehow work their way inside your urethra, make itself at home and multiply themselves. If ignored (and trust me, it’s hard ignoring the fact that your vagina is on fire), it can travel upward and do some serious damage to your kidneys. Now for some good news, ladies: At the first sign of a UTI, you go straight to the doctor and get some antibiotics prescribed; you will feel relief within the first couple days. Take ALL the medication you are given, and you’ll be back to normal in no time. Fortunately for us, although it is theorized we get UTIs easily since the distance from the anus to the urethra is quite short, they are incredibly easy to treat. It is rare, but possible for men to get urinary tract infections as well. Unfortunately, they are much harder to treat, and therefore, much more threatening to their health. “Charlotte, what can I do so I don’t end up an expert potty dancer like you?” you might be asking. It’s actually quite simple: • Make cranberry juice a part of your diet. The acidity of this and other drinks high in Vitamin C will make the walls of the urethra slick and prevent bacteria from sticking to it. • Urinate before and after sex. I know it’s not really sexy to say to your partner after an intense lovemaking session, “Let me pee first, then we can cuddle,” but flushing out your system beforehand is worth avoiding the agony. Bacteria can grow if you make a habit out of “holding it” until you feel like you’re going to burst. • Cotton underwear for the win! Give your lady parts a chance to breathe. • Make sure you and your man are both squeaky clean down there. Good personal hygiene is vital to a healthy body. It’s no fun. Trust me, becoming this type of medical statistic is definitely worth avoiding.

RE: Student protests We the students, faculty and staff who organized and sustained the sit/sleep-in in Langsdorf Hall at Cal State Fullerton from April 18 to 21, 2011 would like to thank everyone who provided support, motivation and provisions through the approximately 70 hours we spent in the building. Specifically, we would like to give special considerations to: The CSUF administration, for finding time in your full schedules in order to work with the students, faculty and staff to create a joint statement in defense of public education. This was a monumental agreement, and let’s hope it will not be the last time we can come together for a just cause. The Daily Titan, for your constant coverage of the entire demonstration and the determination of your staff to be there at all hours of the day and throughout the entire night in order to ensure the public received the whole story. The University Police, for your cordial approach and outstanding willingness to protect our freedom of assembly and freedom of speech

so long as the university’s rules and regulations were followed. The other schools, including CSULA, CSUN, CSUDH, CSULB, CSUB, CSUSB, UCLA, UCI, Mt. SAC, FC and especially Sacramento State for not only donating pizza, but for making the long drive down. Thank you all for standing (and by standing we mean sitting and sleeping) in solidarity with us in defense of public education. The news media, including the newspapers, television and radio outlets that began their coverage at 3 a.m. the first night and never seemed to leave. Your commitment to reporting our story fairly and accurately to the public is appreciated immensely. The California Faculty Association, for your unparalleled assistance with obtaining media coverage, providing support and spreading the word about our action. The Academic Senate of CSUF for passing a unanimous resolution in support of our efforts to call attention to the crisis facing public education and the (CSUs). The random acts of kindness and support from people we do not even know. Your words and donations helped solidify our conviction

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that individuals beyond those taking direct action believe in a thriving public education system. The cleaning staff, for being accommodating with their patience throughout the entire process as well as for providing a clean and sanitary floor for us to sleep on. The daycare children, who not only visited us during the sit-in, but who brought us little baggies of goldfish crackers. Their presence provided enough justification for us to remain there indefinitely if necessary. Although there were core organizers and individuals who played major roles in the sit/ sleep-in, it would have dissolved into a faint hope if it were not for the support and backing of all of you. Our deepest apologies if we have forgotten anyone; we promise to get you on the next one. Thank you.

We! Alternative Voices for an Alternative Future Students for Quality Education For the original declaration and the joint statement, please go to WeRiseTogether.org.

Will and Kate – save the date! We will be witnessing history in the making, but we mustn’t obsess

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Friday marks the annihilation of many of the world’s hopes and dreams: Prince William, the future king of England, is getting married. One of the planet’s most eligible bachelors will finally be crossed off the list of sexy singles. Some people are understandably intrigued by Prince William and his bride-to-be Kate Middleton, while some are creepily obsessed. At what point does one’s curiosity cross the line into the realm of semi-stalking? The media are in a frenzy over the engagement. There are tons of websites and magazines dedicated to covering the event, chronicling every detail I never thought I needed to know. I know the date:

April 29, 2011. I know the venue: Westminster Abbey. I know their guest list: David and Victoria Beckham, Sir Elton John, film director Guy Ritchie and comedian Rowan Atkinson all received invitations. Obviously there’s intrigue in the matter because Prince William is such a high-profile individual. It’s out of the ordinary, but I can’t say for certain it’s once-in-alifetime event. Diana and Charles ended up getting a divorce. Will Kwilliam? The reality is, the couple will be stalked and photographed for the rest of their time together. To this day, people talk about the wedding of his parents, Prince Charles and the late Princess Diana. To many, Diana was a style icon, a role model, a philanthropist. But it doesn’t matter because the point is, the world continues to be obsessed. You can even purchase royal wedding merchandise. “It is our great honour to pres-

ent the official Royal Wedding coin design, now fully approved by the Royal Household and the Government,” according to the Royal Mint website. The top of the coin says “William and Catherine” and “29 April 2011” on the bottom. Kate and William are depicted, but it looks nothing like them. In fact, Kate looks quite unflattering. I’d plead for a recall if it were my face. Unless you’re a die-hard collector, skip the ugly coin. Why are we lurking and virtually stalking these folks? Maybe it’s because every woman wishes she could have the wedding of her dreams, like the lavish wedding this lucky couple will have. Maybe it’s the publicity, which makes it difficult to avoid staying updated on the circumstances. Maybe it’s the fascination we non-famous, non-extraordinarily wealthy people have with those who are rich and famous. For me, ever since I was an ittybitty girl, I pictured myself mar-

rying into the royal family, so it’s rather soul-crushing that one of the two princes is off the market. Come Friday, I am left to marry Prince Harry. So if you’re interested, tune in to live coverage of the wedding beginning at 10 a.m. London time at the official YouTube page: YouTube.com/theroyalchannel. “Watch every moment as it happens. Read live commentary about the ceremony, the procession route and the history behind the day. Hear people’s congratulations from around the world. Relive the day’s highlights after the event,” said one video on TheRoyalChannel. I admit, I do have interest in the marriage of Kwilliam, but I learned most of these facts researching this article. I am not an obsessed maniac following every Twitter and Facebook page dedicated to the event. I won’t be crying as they walk down the aisle, but I’ll definitely be watching.

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SCTA prepares educators Student California Teacher Association helps students with major in education CARMEN VARNER Daily Titan

The Student California Teachers Association is a pre-professional group geared toward California university students majoring in the field of education. The club exposes future educators to information about their rights, responsibilities and support systems, according to the SCTA Constitution. SCTA Vice President John Belleci, 47, a history major, said teaching is not a requirement for joining. “Any student can join SCTA. You don’t have to specifically be in school with the purpose of becoming a teacher,” said Belleci. “Now is a good time of the year to join.” After April 1, the association has what is called early enrollment. Belleci said this is where one receives a rollover and gets to join for the rest of this year and the following academic school year until Aug 31. Belleci, who called himself a non-traditional student, said he doesn’t have any specific task he’s in charge of, but he helps the SCTA President Natalie Crook, 22, a child and adolescent development major, when she needs it. He assists with event planning and goes to the events she can’t attend. “Personally, I’ve gotten a lot of good networking opportunities,” Belleci said of what he has gained from participating in SCTA. He is a teacher’s assistant and will begin graduate school in the fall. Crook is president of SCTA Fullerton chapter. She hopes members of the affiliation feel comfortable enough to

contact her or the executive board with any questions or concerns they may have. “I feel that our board this year is extremely approachable, outgoing and knowledgeable about SCTA as a whole,” said Crook. It is Crook’s duty to understand the function of each board member’s position. Her other responsibilities include booking rooms for speakers, working out details with the presenters regarding their workshops and assembling each meeting’s agenda. “I have been a member of SCTA on campus the last two years of my undergrad and also had an opportunity to be on the board with Natalie my senior year,” said Elizabeth Koo, 23. Koo is a graduate student in the combined Master of Education and Multiple Subject Credential program. This year, the SCTA executive board has a few ideas to revamp the club, beginning with uniting as a board. “A good organization has to come from a good team. Overall, we are doing pretty good,” Crook said. They also aim to increase membership and continue to create quality workshops for students of the club to benefit from. “Our workshops are there to help all future teachers at CSUF become the best teacher they can be. I am proud to call CSUF my home and I want all the students here to succeed and retain our great reputation,” Crook said. There is no doubt in Crook’s mind when it comes to her dream of becoming a teacher. Despite the runny noses and stained clothes, she loves the revolutionary moment when a child finally grasps a subject. “Watching a child no longer struggle in a subject because you taught them what to do is the most rewarding experience. You can have the worst day, but the kids will never stop loving you,” Crook said.

The comeback of the ukulele FLOR EDWARDS Daily Titan

A typical scene in Hawaii might involve a group of people sitting around a campfire with various instruments, singing traditional songs ranging from Hawaiian folk music to Polynesian songs. One instrument sure to be seen in this Hawaiian music scene is the ukulele. The ukulele originated in Hawaii in the 19th century. Ukuleles come in four types: soprano, concert, tenor and baritone. Also known as the uke, it gained popularity in the United States in the early 20th century and has recently received a surge of popularity thanks to artists such as Israel Kamakawiwo’ole (IZ) and John Lennon. Emily Wells, producer, singer, performer and songwriter, dubbed by some as a musical genius, picked up the ukulele a few years ago to add to her collection of stringed instruments. “I don’t in any way consider myself a ukulele player,” said Wells. “I’m not skilled. I just love its percussive sound and sweetness ... There’s a touch of sorrow to it that is elusive and not found in other traditional stringed instruments.” Last year the documentary The Mighty Uke: The Amazing Comeback of a Musical Underdog demonstrated a whole new generation of ukulele players like Wells who finds brilliance and brio in the guitar’s distant and much smaller relative. Roger Palmateer, general manager of Mo’s Fullerton Music in downtown Fullerton, said the store has seen a surge of interest in the four-stringed instrument. “It started about three years ago,” said Palmateer. He credits the growing interest to the YouTube video that went viral of ukulele player Jake Shimabukuro, playing John Lennon’s “While My Guitar Gently Weeps.” Palmateer said some of the customers who come in to look at the varied display of ukuleles at Mo’s are real serious. “But for a majority of them it’s

a hobby,” Palmateer said. Hobby or vocation, the ukulele doesn’t seem to be going anywhere anytime soon and for those serious about music, it’s more than just a trend. “I don’t ever want to play an instrument as a gimmick or a trend,” Wells said. “There’s a long tradition of serious ukulele players that should be taken seriously.” For Wells, the ukulele has inspired some of her songs, such as “Take It Easy San Francisco,” where she straps the uke around her neck and strums a lullaby to the city by the bay. For others like Tristan Pernito, 15, a Fullerton High School student who is looking to expand his musical resume, the ukulele is the perfect instrument to enhance his musical palette. Like many other youths, Pernito became interested in the uku-

“Pacing yourself is key in order to keep up with the steady uphill,” said Debra Clarke, wilderness and trails manager. The trail is great for group hikes, mountain-biking and equestrians. “It’s on an old fire truck road, so it’s a wide trail,” Clarke said. Parking is limited.

LADY DIANA DAVALOS / For the Daily Titan Despite its name, the Modjeska Canyon sits in Orange County, Calif. and offers visitors a challenging trail called the Harding Truck Trail, which is good for mountain biking and hiking alike.

Local OC hiking trails LADY DIANA DAVALOS For the Daily Titan

Orange County is a prime location for hiking trails offering beautiful views and a change of pace to your workout routine. Your local gym may be filling up with more people as swimsuit season approaches. Avoid the crowds and head outdoors. Chino Hills State Park Chino Hills State Park offers over 60 miles of trails with varying elevations of 430 to 1,781 feet. According to the Chino Hills State Park trail map, available on the website ChinoHills.org, La Sierra Trail Loop, along with Monteverde Trail Loop, are difficult trails with steep inclines. These are worthwhile for more experienced hikers. “Telegraph Trail is very easy and the most popular. It’s about nine miles and there’s a lot of shade on most of it,” said Kelly Elliott, park lele from watching artists such as Gabe Bondoc on YouTube. The Filipino, India-coustic Internet sensation inspired Pernito to pick up the ukulele because of its “softer strings and harp sound,” Pernito said. “It’s not the same as the guitar,” Pernito said and credits its popularity to the fact that it’s “easy to carry and lightweight.” Wells, who plays both the baritone and the soprano, fiddles around with a lot of sounds and instruments as a producer of her own record label. She agrees with the accessibility of the ukulele. “It’s a great instrument, you can find decent-sounding models inexpensively and start making it sound alright pretty quick,” Wells said. “But again, I do not want to discredit the long-standing history and traditions of this instrument that will live on long after it falls from hipster fashion.”

superintendent. The trails offer a perfect escape for fitness enthusiasts seeking to enjoy the warm temperatures and escape the indoors. “Spring is the best time to hike these trails. The hills are green, the creeks are running. It’s pretty cool,” Elliott said. Vehicle entrance is $8 per day. Laguna Coast Wilderness Park If you’re looking for a hike closer to the beach, head out to Laguna Beach. Laguna Coast Wilderness Park offers roughly 40 miles of trails with scenic views of the coastal canyons. “Laurel Canyon Loop and Willow Loop are about 3.5 miles long, with 575 feet of gain,” said Laura Cohen, resource specialist of the Nature Nix Center of Laguna Coast Wilderness Park. Both trail loops are moderate, with steep, uphill inclines in some areas. The canyons are covered with

coastal sage, scrub and breathtaking views. “If you walk a little further to the top on Laurel Canyon Loop, you can see the ocean,” Cohen said. Little Sycamore Canyon, located alongside the Nix Nature Center, is an easier and more level five-mile hike. “It’s growing in popularity now. Hikers can see volcanic dike and rock formations,” Cohen said. Guided hikes are offered at the Nix Nature Center, where visitors can learn about plants and animals while hiking. There is a parking fee of $3. For additional information, visit the James & Rosemary Nix Nature Center, open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Modjeska Canyon Bordering the Cleveland National Forest, Modjeska Canyon offers visitors the challenging Harding Truck Trail. This trail is used by endurance-driven hikers and mountain-biking enthusiasts.

Fullerton Loop If setting a whole day aside is not an option, the Fullerton Loop is located closer to the Cal State Fullerton campus. The Fullerton Loop trail is off the 57 Freeway, on Chapman Avenue and Harbor Boulevard. According to Trails. com, Fullerton Loop is about 12 miles long with a 300 foot elevation gain. Fullerton Loop is fitting for those looking for an easier trail. Hike enthusiast Josh Arias, a CSUF senior, refers to the combination of residential streets and natural terrain as a hybrid trail. “It’s a local spot for mountain bikers, hikers, kids and adults,” said Arias. It’s a casual hiking trail and popular mountain bike spot. Safety Tips Hikers are advised to begin early in the morning to avoid the heat. Arias prefers to take advantage of the fitness aspect. “A lot of people don’t like hot weather, but as for me, I like it, especially if you’re trying to burn more calories,” Arias said. Sunblock and hats are vital against the harsh sun rays on trails with scarce shade. Carry snacks to keep your stamina up. “One of the biggest things that people don’t bring is enough water and a map,” Elliott said. Be conscious of animal life. There are bobcats, mountain lions and coyotes in areas surrounding wild park trails, although sightings are rare. “If you come March, April (or) May, rattlesnakes are much more prevalent,” Cohen said. Trails are a therapeutic escape from busy schedules. “Hiking to me is having peace of mind. You pick a day to yourself or take a group of close friends. Even in Fullerton, go with the right people, in the right environment, and you’re somewhere else entirely,” Arias said.

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FASHION: Blogger displays do’s and don’ts of Cal State Fullerton student clothing and apparel

ALNAS ZIA / Daily Titan Sophia Pozzi, 20, a business major, takes photos of students on campus who display a particular sense of fashion that fits with her Fullerton style blog titled FullertonFashion.com.

...Continued from page 1 “At first I was all shaky and I kept thinking that I am just starting this blog up. That made me really nervous at first, but now it just keeps getting easier. Most girls are super receptive and they love getting their pictures taken,” Pozzi said. The blog has now made a name for itself among students through word of mouth and social network promotion. She also hands out her business card every time she takes a photo of someone for the blog. “Friends of friends come up to me and tell me how much they love my blog. It is really exciting to see their enthusiasm,” Pozzi said.

Erika Schaap, 19, a human communication disorders major, was approached by Pozzi when she was on her way to class. Schaap’s floral spring dress in the midst of T-shirt-clad students is what caught Pozzi’s attention. After she struck a pose for the camera, Pozzi thanked her and handed her a personal business card. “It is a really interesting idea to highlight campus fashion. I personally love fashion and try to make an effort to dress well for school,” said Schaap. But there have been times when Pozzi’s “confidence was shattered” due to not-so-pleasant experiences. “One person just blatantly looked me in the eye, said no and walked away,” Pozzi said. “I got my

feelings hurt and I didn’t take any pictures for the rest of the day.” Despite such experiences, Pozzi is determined to expand her blog and represent CSUF’s fashion on the web. She recently added a new feature on her blog to offer styling services to students on a college budget. “I’d go through their own closet and create a look-book for them so they don’t have to buy anything else. I show them how to put together a look from clothes they already have. I’d cater to them personally and we can also go shopping together for some key pieces that will help their wardrobe,” Pozzi said. Pozzi is currently styling her friends’ wardrobes to build a portfolio for herself.

She is quite keen to consult her friends with all her new ventures because they all have the same passion for fashion as she does. “My roommates would tell me if they see an interesting outfit on campus, and I like how it is a conscious thought for them now to be on the lookout for campus fashion,” Pozzi said. One friend she talked to before starting her blog is Rachael Jimenez, 21, a theatre and a religious studies double major and business minor. For Jimenez, the idea of a campus style blog was a long time coming. “My first reaction to Sophia’s idea of Fullerton Fashion was ‘Finally!’ Everyday I walk around school seeing the interesting, or not so interesting, (ways) people

are dressed and I feel that these should be recognized or penalized,” said Jimenez. Jimenez describes Pozzi as someone who is “full of passion for life, fashion and art” and incredibly talented at singing and dancing. “It has always been her dream to have her own shoe line and to be in the fashion industry. She is well rounded that way and it is not a surprise that Fullerton Fashion is a big hit because Sophia makes things work,” Jimenez said. “She is both proactive and full of ideas, important qualities you need to succeed in such a fast-paced and creative industry.” Pozzi posts an outfit of the day from Monday through Thursday, with the best outfit of the week being featured Fridays. Saturdays are reserved for the

“Guy Spotlight” section, and Sundays the week ends with “Outfit of Shame.” Taking photos for the “Outfit of Shame” section is a tricky business, but she tries to keep her posts positive by offering tips on how to improve the outfit and making sure to blur the faces of the fashion offenders. She also encourages other people to send in pictures of themselves or friends to be featured on her blog. “I’d take the picture from my phone, and it will be of an outfit that is super clashing or shows that the person did not care to dress. The whole point isn’t to rag on people at all. I don’t want to embarrass anyone and I merely use them as examples,” Pozzi said. Since CSUF is a commuter school and it is easy to miss the school newspaper and campus events for students, Jimenez believes that Fullerton Fashion helps them to connect with the campus because of its online accessibility. Jimenez also believes it will help CSUF to reach out to new students because it can help prospective students who are interested in fashion to see a connection between CSUF and fashion. “Perhaps incoming freshmen who want to study business but are worried that there is not really an outlet for their fashion dreams can find Sophia’s blog online by a quick search on the Internet and be inspired to become Titans themselves,” Jimenez said. Pozzi is also currently working to create a marketplace on her blog where CSUF students or local designers can sell jewelry, apparel, art pieces or any fashion items to the local community. While Fullerton Fashion continues to promote campus fashion, Pozzi plans to pursue her own career goals in the fashion industry. “I want to be a shoot designer and eventually branch out and have a lifestyle company that will incorporate apparel, shoes, accessories, interior design and home décor,” Pozzi said. But meanwhile, she is enthusiastically working toward making a name for CSUF in the world of campus style websites. “CSUF does not need to go unrepresented. If other schools can do it, then why not us?”

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AKHMEDOVA: Fun-loving senior ...Continued from page 1 She’ll also continue to teach children how to play tennis in the summer, as she has done for almost four years. “It’s just so much fun working with little kids and teaching them tennis. It’s not too competitive because they’re super-beginners. You have so much fun with them and they love it,” Akhmedova said. Academically, Akhmedova will be taking an entirely different path. She will be starting her fifth year at CSUF next semester because she changed her major from communications to business management. “I’ve always wanted to do business, but everyone kept saying it’s so hard. Since I was playing tennis I wanted to take the easy way out, but once I figured out what I wanted to do, which is to start my own business, I realized that no matter how long it takes me to get out of school, I might as well do something that I really want to do,” Akhmedova said. Despite hours of daily commitment to tennis, Akhmedova has never let her grades suffer. She is known as one of the team’s leading players in high academic achievements. “She has high standards for her academics and she has maintained those standards and achieved those standards every year while playing Division I tennis,” said Titan Head Coach Bill Reynolds. As serious as Akhmedova may seem with her dedication to school and tennis, she’s as serious about having fun, said her doubles partner, sophomore Malorie dela Cruz. “Karina is a bundle of fun to get to know. She’s lively,” said Cruz. Akhmedova’s coach agrees. “She finds humor in a lot of things. She’s always laughing and has an in-

fectious life. She doesn’t hold back ... Whenever we’re on a road trip, she’s always the one that keeps the team laughing. She’s very positive,” Reynolds said. Karina is also known as one to never give up, according to Cruz. “As a player she is a fighter till the end. I don’t care if she’s losing badly … She’ll never give up at all,” Cruz said. Cruz spoke of a tournament last year when Karina had plantar fasciitis and shin splints. “She was hurting all over and she was losing, but she came back in a three-hour match to win that final. She’s the best fighter on the court.” “She’s always been a hard worker, but with the tennis she got very strong. No matter whether it’s related to athletics, or academics, or anything else in her life, I believe tennis taught her how to fight and to come back, that’s for sure,” Tofik said. When Reynolds introduced Akhmedova as their only senior about to play her last home game, he proudly said, “She’s been great all four years, but I do believe this has been her best year yet,” before handing her a bouquet of flowers and giving her a hearty hug. Karina’s eyes teared up for just a moment in acknowledgement and then they did just that, finishing their regular season off with a team win. Karina has appreciated all the support her family has given her through the years. She is especially grateful to her father for the time he spent driving her thousands of miles to dozens of tournaments and practicing with her when she wanted to work on her technique. For her father, it has been worth it. “She is a big joy and fun to be with and around. She has a very good sense of humor. I like when people can say a smart joke like her. She’s a lovely person,” Tofik said.

PAUL RUDMAN / For the Daily Titan The men’s rugby club looks to control the ball during a scrum. The Titans just missed advancing in the postseason after moving up from Div. III to Div. II this year and look toward the future.

Men’s rugby still hungry

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ARIANNE CUSTER / Daily Titan Senior Karina Akhmedova looks to send a forehand back to her opponent. Akhmedova was the only senior on the team and looks forward to playing recreationally.

Despite maintaining a strong reputation in Southern California this season, the Cal State Fullerton men’s rugby club couldn’t maintain its reputation at USA Rugby college playoffs in San Diego April 16. Although it has been a bittersweet struggle, the men still have high hopes for next year. While losing some key players, including Efrain Montellano, Randy Odhiambo, Jonathan Arroyave, Kevin DeNatale and David Rock, will be a tough blow to let go of, the Titans are hopeful they will rise up again next year and take their postseason to the next level. “The main goal of this season was to try to stay undefeated, and with that came nationals,” said flanker Brian Martinez. “We just barely made Division II and only the top 16 teams make it to nationals … We met our goal even though we lost a few games.” In Div. III the Titans are undefeated since 2008. Although the rugby team suffered a few blows this season in Div. II, it was still able to go compete against the best in the nation. “Compared to other teams, we were young or green. We were the only team (at nationals) besides Long Beach State that hasn’t had national experience … Other

schools have made it there two or more times,” Martinez said. While the Titans were merely rookies in the playoffs, they were forced to play the No. 1 team in the nation for their first match. In a devastating blow, the Titans lost 46-7 against University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. The next day, the Titans suited up to redeem themselves against St. Louis University. However, once again CSUF succumbed to an unfortunate 36-12 defeat. “It was a great experience playing against the top teams in the nation for Div. II,” said Titan defenseman Panayotis Papadopoulos. “It showed us the level of commitment we need to compete at that level. Spirits are still high despite our tough tournament in San Diego … Our biggest goal this season was to prove that we can hang with the top teams.” The Titans plan to accomplish their goals next year by staying composed against other teams, recruiting committed players and playing for one another rather than as individuals, Papadopoulos said. As the season wrapped up in San Diego at nationals, the rugby players seem to be in good spirits while looking forward to another season. But it’s easy to forget about the devoted coaches who made the season so successful. “Our coaches Phil Grieve and Shane McEwan have put numer-

ous hours into this program and we couldn’t have accomplished half of what we have without them,” Papadopoulos said. “Also, support from such alumni as Art Anastacio and Paul Rudman have made a tremendous impact on our club and we are thankful for them.” It has taken more than just the players to get the team to where it is now. Coaches, fans, parents and friends have all contributed to the team’s great season. The CSUF rugby team has gone from humble beginnings to, as Tom O’Connor would say, a force to be reckoned with. Despite the painful losses in the postseason, the team has left a mark not only on Southern California, but on the nation as a whole. And as a club sport with little support and funding from its campus, the team has made strides that most wouldn’t think possible. As the underdog in a class of well-funded competitors, Titan rugby has had to overcome things other teams would never think imaginable. The next step for the team is to gain campus support by being allowed to compete and practice in the sometimes-vacant Titan Stadium on the north end of campus. “The field was originally used for the football team, so I don’t see the big deal in letting us play on it. It would give us a boost of pride to play on that field,” Papadopoulos said.

As one of the top teams in the nation with good prospects for going to nationals again in the future, team members feel that it’s a disgrace to be expected to play on merely satisfactory intramural fields. “I realize that the stadium is for sports exclusively through the school,” said rugby member Tom O’Connor. With the constant letdown from campus officials to use the stadium, it’s a wonder how the rugby team keeps such high spirits. “We should have the same amount of access to the stadium as other teams. It pumps the guys and fans up for the game more than they are when we’re at the Intramural Fields. And it makes us feel more like a legitimate team,” O’Connor said. Their continual show of pride and spirit shows a different side of CSUF – a side that needs to be rewarded and celebrated. Whether with more campus support, funding or merely the use of the stadium, the men’s rugby team has more potential than any other and should be recognized. “Rugby is only growing in our nation and we have a chance to build CSUF into a respected rugby program,” Papadopoulos said. “We are always in need of new players and encourage anybody to come join our program.” Men’s rugby is looking forward to it’s future, no matter what happens they will be reckoned with.

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