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October 12, 2011

CSUF athlete heads to the Pan American Games

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Ciara Short will be competing in the Pan American Games this year. She was also named an All-American and holds the record for the 100, 200 and 400-meter dash at Cal State Fullerton.

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Students react to new law

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Financial review shows ASI assets increased by $185,099, expenses increased

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In a show of solidarity, a group of about 15 students wearing bright green T-shirts shared their stories about being an undocumented student while raising awareness of the Dream Act. The Alliance of Students for an Equal Education celebrated the recent passing of the Dream Act, signed by Gov. Jerry Brown Saturday, allowing undocumented students to receive and qualify for state financial aid. “Going to college is a dream that promises intellectual excitement and creative thinking. The Dream Act benefits us all by giving top students a chance to improve their lives and the lives of all of us,” said Brown in a statement. Beginning Jan. 1, 2013, illegal immigrants may receive state-assisted funding from Cal Grants–a program that provides aid to more than 370,000 low-income students. The Dream Act bills are AB 130, which allows undocumented students to receive funding from private sources, and AB 131, written by Assemblyman Gil Cedillo (D-Los Angeles), which allows for students to receive financial aid. Aissa Canchola, Associated Students Inc. board chair and supporter of the Dream Act, said the signing of the Dream Act was a huge success. See DREAM, page 2

Positive ASI audit MIKE WHITE Daily Titan

ALVIN KIM / Daily Titan Carlos Reyes-Ruiz, a senior human services major, tells listeners about how Alliance of Students for an Equal Education was founded. A demonstration was held Tuesday.

Student travels after receiving grant JAMES BEAN Daily Titan

Faculty member Evelyn Carol Case was given a grant by CSUF to visit a mask-maker in Bali, but she brought home more than just the experience of a lifetime. The trip was orchestrated specifically to obtain masks for use in her classroom. Case teaches Voice and Movement, a theater class that specifically addresses the way actors use their voice and body in their work. Q: So what exactly did this grant entail? A: The name of the grant was actually “Towards the Ego-less Theater,” and the idea was to go to Bali. I had the invitation to go to Bali to study with this mask-maker, Ida Bagus Anom. I wrote the grant with the idea that I could go, because they would not carve the masks for me until I met with them. Q: Why did you want this specific style of mask? A: I really wanted the masks for use in class because we have a Comedia class, but nobody really works with masks as extensively as I’ve been able to, and I wanted them to complement the neutral masks, which I also wrote a grant for. So I was able to get the grant to get the neutral masks which I already use in class. These masks I actually bought with my own money. I used the grant for the training and to get me there because it’s very expensive to go there to stay. I decided that these masks, I didn’t want the state to own, so I spent my own money on these. So I can take these with

JAMES BEAN / Daily Titan Evelyn Carol Case displays her collection of masks from Bali, which she uses for her theater classes.

me since they’re my own design. Q: Can you tell me what each one signifies? A: Well they’re gonna be different for each person, so I can tell you what the archetypes are, but what you get out of them is what the mask is telling you and you are your own material, so it’s very much about “What is the material that I’m bringing in today?” So the orphan mask, for example, some people put the orphan mask on and they are absolutely removed from the group

and they do their own thing. Some people put the orphan mask on and they cling to the queen, or they go straight to the king. They just can’t stay away from them. Q: Are all of these masks created anonymously? A: Absolutely anonymous. Q: So they don’t even know what the masks stand for and they still fall right into the archetype?

A: Every time, and that’s because the archetype is on this subconscious level that we all connect on. That’s the other half of this equation of working as an ensemble and working with other actors, that we have this understanding that sometimes we don’t have to talk. Then we can add the text on top of that and it makes things even juicier. Q: How different was the culture? Was it difficult to adjust and did it have an impact on you personally? A: Culturally it was a huge … It had a huge impact on my teaching. Every time I go off on a grant, my teaching shifts in an amazing way. Sometimes it’s because I come back with something physical like this. Sometimes it’s just because I’ve had an experience that makes me think, “Oh, we can loosen this up. We don’t have to do things that way.” That’s what the grants do, they help me find another path. So the goal is the same with the training of the students. Q: So are you currently working with these masks? A: Yes. We’re working with Taksu (a type of mask) today. If you could stay and watch one Taksu round and watch someone working with the mask, I think it would really freak you out. It’s been a great eight weeks working in these masks. This class, this is my second time working with this class; they are fabulous. It’s really wonderful working at the senior level, the B.F.A.s. I wish I could get the masks into more classes, but it really does need to be a controlled atmosphere.

Intramural softball lets students loose JUSTIN SHANNON Daily Titan

William Camargo / Daily Titan Softball veterans and rookies play together on a campus diamond.

Weekdays are typically slow. For most students it means school, work and very little play. Fortunately, Cal State Fullerton offers activities like intramural softball, where students can get together, meet new people and even burn a few calories. Monday and Wednesday nights from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m., several teams face off against one another on the softball field located directly below Anderson Field. Students who have played on their high school softball or baseball teams play amongst other students who are just learning the rules of the game, and that’s a large part of the appeal. “Any sport is worth joining, but in my opinion softball has the most diverse league and is welcoming to all who join and play. It is an enjoyable and fun experience for students of all age, class and skill level,” said Elizabeth Worthington, 20, a CSUF student. See SOFTBALL, page 8

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The ASI Board of Directors received the results of an independent financial audit and voted to approve new leaders for Lobby Corps during its weekly meeting Tuesday. The first order of business for the board was to review the results of a financial audit that took place Sept. 19. The report, which was read by audit representative Patrick Guzman, revealed that during a weak economy and with increasing expenses, ASI was able to increase its assets by $185,099. Audits are usually performed to verify the financial statements of a company’s management. It also represents the financial position and performance to stakeholders. “I am very pleased with the fact that after transferring more than $884,000 to complete the Children’s Center, that we still have more money in reserves than we started with,” said Fred Sanchez, ASI executive director. “We exceeded our financial expectations.” The audit researched all revenues, expenses and changes in ASI’s net assets over the past year. For the spring and fall semesters, all full-time students at Cal State Fullerton paid a $134 fee as part

We exceeded our financial expectations. Fred Sanchez ASI Executive Director

of their tuition, which covers some of ASI’s operating expenses. Of that, $84 is used to fund the Titan Student Centers and $50 is used for the Student Recreation Center. Any remaining monies is collected by the University Business Office and deposited into the California state treasury. The report revealed that cash flow from operating activities and total revenue had decreased since 2010, but the student fees transferred to the treasury posted as a revenue. In other business, the board unanimously voted to approve candidates for three positions within the ASI Lobby Corps. The board voted Kim Haycroft for the position of vice chair, Eric Tafolla for advocacy coordinator and Jackeline Alarcon for the position of strategic communications coordinator. These positions will be effective immediately through June 2012. In her closing report, Lea Jarnigan revealed that the 13-person Titan Parents Association will offer four $500 scholarships to students for spring 2012. The scholarships will be open to all CSUF undergraduate students and priority will be given to students with family members in the Titan Parents Association. “The parents feel very strongly that some of the money that we raised should go back to the students,” said Jarnigan. “We were very pleased that this was one of their priorities.” Jarnigan said they are based completely on merit and student involvement in the community and not on financial need. The board meets Tuesdays at 1:15 p.m. in the TSU Legislative Chambers.

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Getting students’ lives in shape Six-week program at the Irvine Campus helps students improve study habits, eating habits, exercise regimes and communication ROSS WATTERS

enjoy doing and sharing it, we thought it would be fun to offer it on a voluntary basis to any student who wants to participate,” Manfrini said. Self-improvement was the main premise behind the The workshop will be an opportunity for students to “Lunchtime Workshop” offered at the Cal State Fullerton work together in a fun and relaxed environment and receive Irvine Campus. tips on making changes to their behaviors. Six students attended the first “Lunchtime Workshop” Dave Bailey, 28, a business major who takes a class at the provided by Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) Irvine Campus, is thinking about registering for the workTuesday at noon. shop to help him with procrastination and study habits. The “Change Your Life in Six Weeks” workshops are “I always put things off until the last minute,” said Bailey. focused on helping “I am thinking about students better their registering for the workshop personal behaviors and so I can gain input on how I am thinking about registering for the habits. to work on these habits and workshop so I can gain input on how The hope is that stu- to work on these habits and what others have what others have done to dents will be able to deget better,” he said. done to get better. velop their own program The workshop series will Dave Bailey be held at the CSUF Irvine and experience change Business Major Campus every semester. in areas such as study “I am going to register habits, procrastination, for the workshop because any help I can get through my healthy eating, exercise, communication and self-care. school is worth it,” said Ivan Hernandez, 25, a criminal jusThe workshop was held on the first floor of the center. tice major. “Any extra help is definitely worth it.” Free food was offered to students. “We will be offering tips through CAPS Irvine Campus The program actually began in the classroom setting of a throughout each semester for students to improve perforgroup leadership class and is now an independent program mance and hopefully make their busy lives a little easier for being offered to students. them,” Manfrini said. “This idea actually stems from an assignment our human The workshop will run through Nov. 15. services instructors use in a group leadership course to help Students interested can call the CAPS Irvine Department students become engaged in their own change processes as at 657-278-1628 or contact CAPS Irvine Counselor Ami future leaders,” said Amy Manfrini, CAPS Irvine counselor. Manfrini by email at amanfrini@fullerton.edu. “It has been so successful in the class, and students really Daily Titan

CAMILLE TARAZON / Daily Titan The “Change Your Life in Six Weeks” workshop series is provided for students by Counseling and Psychological Services in order to better their study and lifestyle habits.

DREAM: Brown signs bills that would give financial aid to undocumented students

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...Continued from page 1 “It’s good to know that we have a governor who took this political risk and fulfilled his promise of getting the Dream Act passed,” said Canchola. About 2,500 students will qualify for Cal Grants as a result of AB 131 at a cost of $14.5 million, according to the California Department of Finance. In total, the Cal Grant program is funded by $1.4 billion, meaning that 1 percent of Cal Grants can potentially be affected if the law goes into effect. Jeremy Yamaguchi, student and central committee member of the California Republican Party, is not in favor of the recent signing of the Dream Act. “A major reason is that I believe in the rule of law,” said Yamaguchi. “There are a number of legal California residents that cannot get into the higher education because they can’t afford it and they don’t get aid.” Yamaguchi said he believes the state is struggling and it was not wise of Brown to sign the Dream Act in a time

of economic crisis. “I believe it was a bad policy decision and it happened at a bad time, especially when there is still a chance that there will be trigger cuts that will impact higher education even more,” he said. Carlos A. Reyes-Ruiz, a human services major and original founder of ASEE, agrees with Brown and believes the Dream Act is a way to provide students with an opportunity to attain a higher education and begin their path to citizenship. “(Undocumented students) are going to be assets and contributing to California,” said Reyes-Ruiz. Reyes-Ruiz said when he transferred to Cal State Fullerton in 2006 there weren’t any organizations on campus to provide support for undocumented students. Undocumented students were even scared to approach professors, he said. He, along with other students, started ASEE to support other undocumented students and raise awareness about their status, host workshops and

ALVIN KIM / Daily Titan Students share their experiences outside the Humanities Building Tuesday.

inform students on campus that they are students as well. “I think a lot of people, the way they see it as, ‘I’m struggling to afford for my education, why should we let an undocumented student qualify for financial aid?’ I think that is a flat argument,” Canchola said. Canchola added that some students may see the passing of the Dream Act as an “us” against “them” thing. She addressed that many undocumented students came into the country when they were as young as two months old and only know California

as their home. “We are your classmates, we are your friends, we are your boyfriends, we are your girlfriends,” Canchola said, “and oftentimes students don’t reveal that because it is a scary thing to feel and know that these students are coming out and telling people that ‘I am undocumented and I’m not afraid to say it’ is a huge step.” The Dream Act has been around for about a decade. It last went to Congress in 2007 and was shy of eight votes, making the vote 52, instead of the needed 60 to pass.

Tucker gets batty Saturday

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Sanctuary will feature al display on the flying critters as well as a CSUF associate professor who will speak about the myths of the animals

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ACUI Billiards Tryouts, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. , Titan Bowl and Billiards

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Just in time for the Halloween season, Cal State Fullerton’s Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary will certainly get a little batty Saturday. The nonprofit nature preserve’s “Bat Night” will take place at the sanctuary from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. It will feature a new bat display in the Nature Science Center, as well as fun activities such as face painting, wagon rides and pumpkin carving. It will be open to the public and will cost $5 for adults and will be free to children under 12 years old. Put on by the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, the sanctuary serves as a public educational facility and research center in Silverado, adjacent to the Cleveland National Forest. Paul Stapp, CSUF associate professor of biological science, will head both lectures about bats and the misconceptions most people have about them at 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., and then lead a search at dusk, using a bat detector “One misconception people have about bats is that they’re disease-ridden,” he said. “Some do carry rabies, which is why people have to be careful when they handle them, but it’s not a large percentage.”

Another common myth about bats is they’re blood-sucking creatures capable of dive-bombing into people’s hair. Though it may not be unheard of for bats to fly close to humans walking outdoors, the flying mammals aren’t acting aggressively. They feed on insects that are disturbed by and attracted to our heat and scent. Bats are wary creatures, and decentenough pilots to avoid flying directly at people and getting caught in human hair. And while species like the vampire bat do drink blood, Stapp said there are about 16 different species that live in Orange County, including the California myotis, the Mexican free-tailed bat and the big brown bats—all of which feed entirely on insects. Karon Cornell, director of Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary, said the proceeds will help fund educational programs at the sanctuary, including scholarships to cover the cost of transportation for students’ school tours. “Bat Night will be a fun family event (and) a unique experience for you and the kids,” she said. “It will help people learn that bats are not the terrifying creatures we see in movies, but are actually great for the environment.” Stapp said bats are under-appreci-

ated and they are amazing mammals from a biological perspective. “They eat a lot of insects and are pollinators for some plant species, and their droppings—guano—can be useful for things such as fertilizer products,” he said. Stapp said people are increasingly encountering bats, especially around campsites. One of his bigger goals is to raise awareness and educate the public about the proper way to respond to being in the presence of a bat and the risks of handling them. Though not very aggressive by nature, they are still wild animals that will bite as a defense mechanism, so they deserve respect by being left alone, he said. “I don’t know much about bats, and I don’t see or interact with them a lot,” said Alisha Ford, 17, a psychology major. “But they’re animals just trying to get by in the world like the rest of us.” Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary is located at 29322 Modjeska Canyon Rd., Silverado, and is open to the public Tuesday through Sunday. Parking at the sanctuary is limited, but visitors may park on the corner of Santiago Canyon and Modjeska Canyon Roads and access the sanctuary via shuttle bus.

CAMPUS

Thursday Xbox Kinect Party, 7 p.m., Titan Bowl and Billiards. Titan Rewards Promo Day, all day, Titan Pride Center in the Titan Student Union

Friday Arcade Classic, Super Street Fighter IV, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Titan Bowl and Billiards

Saturday Product Camp Symposium, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Mihaylo Hall

Sunday Japanese American WWII Experience, 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., the Arboretum

Oct. 20 Pizza with the Presidents, noon to 1 p.m., Humanities Quad

Oct. 21 Titan Cross Country Invitational, 5 p.m., CSUF track

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DREAM: Undocumented students come out

Student eats, wins $100 SUSANA COBO Daily Titan

The hot dog suit seen on campus guided students to the central Quad Tuesday for the third annual Hot Dog Eating Competition hosted by the Entrepreneur Society. The Entrepreneur Society is the first club to host a hot dog eating competition on campus. “It’s nice to see these efforts. It makes the campus fun when you can incorporate events like this,” said Emeline Wong, assistant dean for Student Affairs of the Mihaylo College of Business and Economics. Women participated in the competition for the first time this year, with two competing alongside five men. Students signed up before the time of the competition for $3. They represented different clubs. Jung Bahk, representing the Japanese Student Association and a first-time participant, didn’t come on an empty stomach. “I don’t think I will survive,” said Bahk. Ben Verduzco, representing the Entrepreneur Society, is the winner of last

ALVIN KIM / Daily Titan Members from the Alliance of Students for an Equal Education share what the Dream Act means for them.

year’s competition and entered again this year with a feeling of winning for the second time. The winner took home $100 in cash and a handmade hot dog championship felt belt. After students signed a waiver, the participants lined up, seated shoulder to shoulder, and anxiously waited for the competition to start. Rules were given, the countdown began and the students began pushing hot dogs into their mouths for five minutes. Although some quickly gave up pushing hot dogs into their mouths, some pushed on, determined to win. But Verduzco was the winner, again, having filled his stomach with 10 hot dogs. “This time I took the wiener out of the bun and dipped the whole bun in the water,” said Verduzco, having learned the techniques of hot dog eating on YouTube. The Entrepreneur Society also sold hot dogs for $1. The club will use the cash it raised for a future event in Texas and for other events on campus.

SUSANA COBO / Daily Titan Top, Monica Gutierrez, a junior entrepreneurship major and member of the Entrepreneur Society, advertises the hot dog sale and eating competition.

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WILLIAM CAMARGO / Daily Titan Bad service, like avoiding customers or ignoring their requests, is enough to garner a lower tip. When waiters are on top of their game, though, one should be more generous.

Tipping isn’t a right There are several things customers of a restaurant consider before leaving gratuity MIKE WHITE Daily Titan

After waiting nearly an hour for a table at your favorite restaurant, you’re hungry, impatient and above all else you need a drink or two. After what feels like an eternity, your server finally arrives and begins to tell you that evening’s dinner specials. Out of pure frustration you belt out, “We are ready to order!” Service trudges on for over an hour and you barely see your server. You had to request a refill three times before actually getting the waiter’s attention and receiving one. The food was overcooked, but you didn’t complain, and the sauce clinging to your brand new shirt was a result of the table not being wiped up after your entrée was cleared. When you glance at the check, which arrived without a whisper of coffee or dessert from the absent server, there is a smiley face next to the scribbled “thank you”

on your receipt. Suddenly your server is readily available and very friendly. It must be tip time. Gratuities, like many things in life, should not be expected; they should be earned. The expectation when going out for food is to receive a dining experience. However, many servers miss the “experience” part. They arrive at the table, take your order and disappear until the meal is over. They rely on the food runners and bussers to complete everything in between and take care of any needs that may arise. That does not qualify as a dining experience. That doesn’t satisfy your dining needs. We understand food runners bring the food and bussers clear plates, but service… that’s the server’s responsibility. When a server fails to check back on a guest after the food arrives at the table, they miss a crucial step in the experience. This step is a huge opportunity for the server to make sure the food came out exactly as it was ordered, make sure it was cooked to the right temperature and above all else make sure we are enjoying ourselves at the restaurant.

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If one of the dishes was missing or the food was cold, the opportunity to fix the problem disappears if the server was out on a smokebreak or texting in the kitchen. They might miss the opportunity to fix a problem, and as a result will only receive 10 percent gratuity at best. We understand the kitchen can make mistakes sometimes, but we rely on our servers to catch those problems and make a reasonable attempt to fix them. When dining out, many people want to be engaged, they need attention and they expect the server to recognize their needs and to make any reasonable accommodations for them. According to Restaurant Hospitality Magazine, many people work full time and go out to dine because they are too tired to cook or don’t have the time to prepare a meal. People want efficiencies. They want to get in and get out. They don’t want to search for or request someone to find their server. They want an experience streamlined to their specific needs. Servers who make great tips need to recognize individual needs. They hear the baby crying and automatically bring crackers, while offering the mom a strong drink. They see the couple out on a first date and keep a casual eye on them from a distance without interrupting their conversation. Servers who go above and beyond guest needs should be tipped 25 percent or more. They are worth every penny. The servers that are just an order taker and check dropper miss what goes on in between and deserve a standard 15 percent or less. People don’t expect great service when they go out to eat, but when a server or bartender remembers their name or the drink they had last time, it makes the experience much more special. These types of actions bring a customer coming back for a meal in the future. If this happens, we might be more willing to throw a couple extra bucks in their direction.

Courtesy of Android Marketplace Thousands of apps are available for download from such companies like Apple and Google. But a new dog-fighting app has stirred the pot of what should be considered appropriate to have available for download by millions of people. This one may cross the line.

When apps go too far

There are benefits to video gaming, like better hand-eye coordination, but this Android app won’t strengthen any such skills while playing CANDACE RIVERA Daily Titan

Apps on your cell phone are entertaining as well as convenient, from the quick five-day weather forecast to a photo app that makes you look like a professional photographer. But what about apps that are bloody, violent and celebrate animal cruelty? On the Google Android Marketplace, Google decided not to exert its control over the Android app store. Apple, in contrast, does exert its power, according to the Los Angeles Times. For potential buyers, knowing what they choose to purchase is not controlled could represent a sense of freedom. However, one specific game that is receiving negative attention is Kage Games’ virtual dog fighting game. Labeled as “high maturity,” this app is explained to be for people who understand fantasy roleplaying games. So let me get this straight. A virtual app that places dogs in blood sports is fantasy? Perhaps I missed the memo on that one. Some twisted minds might find an app like this entertaining, enjoying the blood and gore of the game. So what? Dog fighting is illegal in 50 states and for good reason. Owners of dogs instilling in their pets to be trained killers for a sport and so-called entertainment are terrible individuals. Some innocent animals are losing their lives or are severely injured as a

direct result. I am not the only one who believes games that celebrate animal cruelty are unethical. Many people, around 54,000, have signed an online petition on Change.org in order to convince Google to remove Kage Games’ dog fighting from the Android Marketplace. Change.org claims this game fuels animal abuse, promotes violence and creates a virtual community for a serious and very real crime. The site also says the game contributes to the idea that there is nothing wrong with using animals in blood sports. Children today are living in the most stimulating technological age to date with something new always vying for their attention. At a young age their minds are impressionable. They have the ability to grasp the concept of the game but are unable to understand just how serious the crime is as they are playing through the hand-held screen. It has been long argued that video games improve hand-eye coordination, critical thinking and the ability to strategize. Some of those claims may be true, but where is the strategy or critical thinking involved in this game? It doesn’t exist. It is just a useless game that provides an experience through a virtual reality of an illegal crime. Virtual reality can be a dangerous world to enter into, especially for young ones with impressionable minds. Nothing good can come from a game such as this and it should be taken off the Android Marketplace immediately.

Entering Brainville

give us. When preparing to graduate, though, we can see things more by JOEY SZILAGYI clearly and can get a more accurate picture of what life in a given field would look like. “I’ve heard about a place, However, some majors look where they enlarge your space” bleak: long work days and little pay. So, should college students ditch their initial career choice and instead choose careers with higher salaries? “The best thing in life is free, consumerism and idiotic people If money is that important, I say but you can give it to the birds an’ wasting their money on nonsense. yes, go ahead and change careers. bees, I need some money.” However, none of this is possible People may argue that one should Barrett Strong had it right over with an empty wallet. choose a job “they enjoy doing,” 50 years ago with his lyrics about The United States oozes with but when money is more imporpeople’s desire for dough. greed and few really question if tant than anything else, including The relevance of this song to- this is right or wrong, but neither which career to choose, how can day is uncanny; it seems to apply do I. choosing a job you “enjoy” make to modern American up for less income? culture more than ever. Having income as a These people shouldn’t be judged or Quite simply, money top priority isn’t necthought lesser of; they should just be is the ultimate motivator essarily a bad thing, it seen as people with a different perspective for most people. How just shows how people else would our capitalist on life ... This is no different than someone can differ in mindsets. society survive? If an individual is choosing a job based on proximity or It has been ingrained a car based on color. concerned with makin many of us that ing enough money to money is indeed a nebuy a house, support cessity and that we should strive The “rightness” of making as a family or even to just blow on to make as much green as possible. much money as possible isn’t at materialistic things, so what? Why After all, our country was built on question (that debate deserves its should we care? own column); it’s whether or not There are different aspects to people should have making as a career people look at, weighing much money as possible their top the pros and cons and then choospriority. ing whichever is most appealing. Everybody is concerned with fiIf money is atop the priority nances; they have to be or else they list, then one should choose the could face a life on the streets. job that pays the most. Bills add up and random exThese people shouldn’t be penses like replacing a blown tire judged or thought lesser of; they or having back surgery can be should just be seen as people with burdensome if not adequately pre- a different perspective on life. pared for, and so it is understandSomeone may focus on the benable for an individual to penny- efits of making more money and pinch to ensure there is enough choose a career accordingly. money to go around. This is no different than someYes, it would be easier to pay for one choosing a job based on proxsuch expenses if one had a higher- imity or a car based on color. paying job, but the law of averThe priorities of these individuages tells us higher-paying jobs are als, as foreign as they may seem, harder to come by. are not skewed if they do not align As college students preparing with your own. for careers, we are put in interJust because someone is conesting situations. We are naive as cerned with money doesn’t mean freshmen, not fully aware of all they need a 10-step program for the opportunities our majors can consumerist sobriety.

Money on the mind

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CSUF student talks about her job as a lifeguard, what it takes and how to get involved

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child and infant CPR. You have to know everything.

Life guarding: Red swimsuits, whistles, sand and David Hasselhoff may come to mind, but people tend to dismiss what life guarding really is. Intense training and rigorous testings, and only rarely do you come across bouncy, blond hair. When Diana Borjas, a newly married 24-year-old child and adolescent studies major, came to visit Cal State Fullerton last year, she was drawn to the Student Recreation Center. The Central California native who grew up in Santa Maria, between Pismo Beach and north of Santa Barbara, acquired seven years of life guarding and now watches over swimmers at the SRC on campus.

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Q: Are you a swimmer? A: I was a swimmer in high school. I swim on occasion for fun or just for physical fitness. I was on the swim team sophomore and junior year of high school so I could be active and get another letter in another sport. I played soccer mainly, and basketball for one year. Q: What does it take to be a lifeguard at the SRC? A: You have to be certified as a lifeguard. It entails being certified in CPR and AED, you have to go through blood-borne pathogens training, and Title 22, which is pretty much first aid, but more indepth. You have to be able to swim 300 yards. Q: What is training like? A: Training at the SRC is a little different. You need to be able to tread water for three minutes and it’s a little more in-depth training. I didn’t expect to have to tread water when I first got hired, so every pool is different on what they expect you to do. Training was four days, so two weekends of eight-hour days. You take tests–written tests and different skills that you learn. So you test different ways to approach a victim and different ways of rescuing a victim. You practice all types of CPR–adult,

A: I haven’t had to do an intense rescue where I had to give CPR or I needed to backboard or anything. The only type of rescue I’ve had to do is called an “active drowning victim.” That’s primarily when a child can’t reach the bottom. That’s all I’ve had to do, especially at my city pool in Santa Maria. Q: What is your favorite part about being a lifeguard? A: In general, it gives you really good skills in knowing what to do in an emergency, not just as a lifeguard at a pool, but in real-life situations. I mean, if you’re at a restaurant, or have children, or are around children, you know how to help them in an emergency and (know) that you’re helping someone out and keeping them safe. I also teach swim lessons here, so that in itself, you’re teaching someone a life skill on how to enjoy the water and have fun but also how to be safe in the water. Q: How can someone find out about life guarding at the SRC? A: You can find out about working anywhere for Associated Students Inc. on the Fullerton website. They only allow you to work 20 hours a week, so that way if you’re a student you can still get your schoolwork done. I also teach CPR and first aid for ASI, and I helped teach the life guarding class that we just had to become a lifeguard with students from CSUF. Hopefully next semester we’ll be hiring new lifeguards for the beginning of next summer. Our adviser, Allison, is really good with giving everyone the same amount of hours and accommodating everyone’s schedule. The SRC pool is open for students, who can also invite family members to use the facility for $150 a semester. During the summer, the pool, which is only four feet deep, welcomes families with small children as well.

CAMILLE TARAZON / Daily Titan Diana Borjas, a Cal State Fullerton student, looks out over the pool at the Student Recreation Center on campus where she life guards.

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Washington’s Emerald City

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Seattle. Every first-time visitor has a list of must-see destinations. The Seattle Space Needle, which costs $18 to see the view from the top, is breathtaking. If you really want an experience, dine at the top. It’s a little pricey at $40 per entree, but well worth it. The first Starbucks, which surprisingly enough, once you wait in an unusually long line just to peek inside the very first commercialized retail coffee store, you will realize the only thing unique about it was the exceptionally long line. It looks almost exactly like the other 7,000 stores located in the United States. The historic Pike Place Market located along Elliot Bay in downtown Seattle is an outdoor market that dates back to 1907 and sells everything from seafood to handmade Peruvian sweaters–trust me, my friend bought one. No trip to Seattle is complete without seeing this, but please save yourself the embarrassment and do not make the mistake of calling it “Pike’s Place.” Locals will scoff at your out-of-towner naivety. A few months back, I managed to snag an amazing deal from Jet Blue and began planning my fourth visit to the “Emerald City” to visit some friends. Since it was my fourth time visiting, I’ve pretty much gotten all the tourist stuff out of the way and have checked these “mustsee” items off my agenda in past trips. Having born-and-raised Seattle-ites to visit allowed me to experience the best of local culture, which gave me a taste of what it’s like liv-

ing there and getting a stronger appreciation for their social lives and what they’re accustomed to. My most recent visit consisted mainly of latte sampling, great view finding, and cheap, delicious dining. My favorite places included Rain Sushi in Wallingford, Thai Tom’s in the University District and Paseo in Fremont. Fresh from the airport, my two traveling buddies and I were famished and thanks to my local friends who had the great idea to purchase a Groupon for Rain Sushi, we were ushered straight to palate heaven. Rain Sushi is a posh sushi place that puts a spicy spin on regular sushi restaurant items. I chose a tempura roll slathered with guacamole. Mexican sushi? Perhaps. Whatever you want to call it, it was delicious and after whipping out the Groupon, our group of five ate for about $40. Not bad at all. Thai Thom’s is arguably the freshest and most delicious Thai food in Seattle. If you have ever ventured to the Pacific Northwest, you know Seattle loves Thai food. Thai Tom’s is almost always packed and is cash-only to boot. Which means you pay about $8 for the most Thai favorites, cooked right in front of you. Again, a steal of deal. Paseo was hands-down the best place we ate; the food is unique and unexpected. They’re famous for their Caribbean-style sandwiches, grilled onions and aioli on a baguette with your choice of Caribbean-style pork or chicken. The food is to die for, I’m telling you, and all for the price of a Chipotle burrito. Brilliant. In addition to affordable culinary wonders, latte art is also huge in Seattle. You won’t see fancy artwork adorning your nonfat, sugar-free

soy latte at your local Starbucks, but in Seattle, the independent cafes pride themselves on the artistic individuality of each latte they serve. Whenever I visit, I generally do something I like to call “latte hopping.” We wake up, get a latte, have lunch, have another latte, and sometimes a late-night latte with dessert. In Seattle there are so many coffee shops, an avid coffee drinker cannot help but want to sample them all. Being an avid coffee drinker myself, I have a few favorites I can’t help but talk about. The first cafe we stopped at, which happens to be my favorite, was Espresso Vivace Roasteria, an Italian coffee shop in Capitol Hill. Vivace roasts its own beans and sells them to a variety of local restaurants in the area. However, it produces in-house lattes that are near perfection. The cafe actually offers training videos on latte art, which would make sense, since the barista simultaneously rung me up and produced the most impeccable leafy creation atop my drink. Needless to say, I was impressed. We also sampled the coffee creations of Cafe Umbria in downtown Seattle in historic Pioneer Square. My vanilla latte was a thing of beauty, in both taste and aesthetics. On our last day we found ourselves running from puddle to puddle in typical Seattle rain. Our puddle jumping led us to Cafe Vita, a local favorite. That turned out to be my parting latte, for which I’m grateful it was delicious. There is just something about Seattle; the land of beautiful latte art, delicious food and great parks with amazing views. A weekend in the Pacific Northwest was the perfect midsemester getaway I needed and gave me a break from all that sunny SoCal weather.

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There’s a club for everyone at CSUF With over 200 clubs on campus, many miss the stranger, yet unique clubs offered MIKE WHITE Daily Titan

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Style Watch

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Ariel Gentalen, 21, an art history major, kept her outfit informal and easygoing for a day on campus. She wore a gray cardigan from Forever 21 and a slightly tucked-in shirt from Urban Outfitters. Little details made the ensemble, especially the rolled cuffs from her Gap skinny jeans. The shoes are also from Urban Outfitters, and the beanie she knit herself. Her oversized prescription glasses were an affordable online purchase from Warby Parker, and they complemented her quirky attire. Gentalen finds inspiration from girl-abouttown and fashion journalist, Alexa Chung, and from reading various blogs. “I read a lot of lifestyle blogs such as The Glamouri and Design Love Fest,” expressed Gentalen. Gentalen also has her own blog which documents her daily life. You can find anything from art, photography, food and everything else in between on her blog at Mermaid085. Blogspot.com/.

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Alfred Lawler, 23, is a first-year art major and transfer student at Cal State Fullerton. Lawler’s look is an example of how to stay dry and still look stylish during the rainy season. His outfit is great for protecting himself against the elements. For the past few seasons, signature outerwear has been a growing trend among men. The olive-green, waterproof jacket Lawler wears is great for keeping dry and on-trend in both color and style. Rich colors are perfect for fall and the glossy surface of the techno-fabric jacket is reminiscent of the plastic-y raincoats that Raf Simons sent out for Jil Sander’s spring 2012 menswear show. Shearling is also a big trend for men. The shearling collar Lawler wears is a mini-version of the ones Christopher Bailey sent down the runway for his fall 2010 collection for Burberry Prorsum. Since then, shearling has been popularized by fashion editors and hip-hop stars like Drake.

Chess club, math club, the debate team and other hidden clubs on campus give geeks and gamers alike the opportunity to get out of the norm and embrace their inner mojo. Believe it or not, the Student Organization Resource Center offers over 200 clubs and organizations for the fall semester. Scattered among the multi-cultural, multi-religious and multi-PanHellenic offerings are several strange and seldom-mentioned options for the more adventurous Cal State Fullerton student. The Adventure Club is a new organization added this fall offering its members a chance to take advantage of their surroundings and enjoy the fresh air and beauty of the local beaches, mountains and deserts. Club President Syed Ahmed said the club was established to give likeminded students the ability to get out and be adventurous while learning leadership skills that can be applied in the classroom or future career opportunities. Ahmed said the club members teach one another the fundamentals of hiking, biking and rock climbing. They host local hiking trips and trainings for both members and nonmembers. “Adventure club is for everyone,” said Ahmed. “We are a group of very diverse students. We encompass foreign exchange students from Germany and Korea.” With 52 members and a 4-1 male to female ratio, the Adventure Club is a great opportunity to learn how to pitch a tent. Jokes aside. “We encourage everyone to join and take part in healthy outdoor activities and get out of the comfort zone to learn a new outdoor sport,” Ahmed said. Hidden on the third floor of the Computer Science Building is the secret lair of the Video Game Designers Club. At first glance one might think they stumbled upon the ultimate oncampus gamer’s lounge. Couches, flat-screen televisions and cases of assorted snacks and beverages line the walls of this game developer’s dream room. The group of students are busy plugging in code and adjusting the onscreen reaction time of a beaver wield-

Photo courtesy of the Adventure Club Students who are part of the Adventure Club at Cal State Fullerton hike during one of the many outings the club organizes for members.

ing a ninja sword in a new game they are developing. The club has over 70 official members consisting of programmers, designers and artists who not only create video games on campus, but also compete in nationally recognized developer competitions. “During our weekly meetings we discuss upcoming club events and what’s going on in the video game industry,” said club President Andrew Soltan. “We always share information about new opportunities for our club members, including networking opportunities and internships.” Club members have already made small names for themselves in the video game industry. Allen Hsu, CSUF student and Video Game Designers Club member, has already developed and published a game called Alien Defense Force available on iTunes. Soltan’s club will be hosting “HaloWeen” the last weekend of the month. The tournament is an opportunity for gamers to compete against one another while playing HaloReach. Another club added this semester, which offers video game enthusiasts a place to call home, is the Fighting Gamers @ CSUF Club. The newly organized club will be holding its first preliminary club meeting next week. “It’s always been something I’ve enjoyed,” said club President Farbod Khalafi. “It’s as much of a social thing as it is a competitive thing just like any other sport.” He hopes the club will bring together students who enjoy fighting games like Street Fighter 4 or the upcoming Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3. For renaissance enthusiasts, the Medieval Swordsmanship Club gives students the opportunity to play dress-up

and cross long swords. The Medieval Swordsmanship Club, which encompasses over 60 members, can be seen practicing Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA) near the Student Recreation Center every Wednesday at 7 p.m. The club is dedicated to the ancient European art of unarmed combat, dagger fighting and close-quarters sword combat. Club President RJ McKeen assures the sport is not as dangerous as it may look to viewers. Some were suited up in lacrosse gloves and padded defensive jackets, called gambesons, for extra protection. Some even add an extra large protective tip on their sword to prevent unwanted penetration. If you’re still looking for an outlet to unleash your love for role play and costumes, and sword fighting is not your thing, the Japanese Anime Club may be a perfect fit. Serena Yang, the Japanese Anime Club president, said her club meets every Monday morning from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and relaxes while watching non-mainstream anime television shows in the Titan Student Union. Off-campus endeavors include “cosplay” picnics and trips to Little Tokyo. Yang said “cosplay,” which is a combination of the word’s costume and play, is a way for club members to dress up as their favorite anime characters, go out and have a great time with one another. Whether you’re a thrill-seeking nature kid, an avid gamer, a sword-fighting genius, a closet harajuku girl or just someone looking for something new, CSUF offers tons of clubs to fit your needs; you might have to just look a little harder.

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It’s that time of year again when grocery stores are filling with aisles of candy corn, pumpkin patches are popping up around town, and Halloween costumes embellishing nostalgic themes and pop icons that are good, bad and naughty are in department stores. Everyone has different philosophies when it comes to Halloween costumes: There’s the classic witch or ghost getup, humorous outfits that poke fun, elaborate costumes, or the not-so PG versions of firefighters and girl scouts. Here are some costumes students should definitely avoid to save themselves from social ridicule and having terrible flashbacks for years to come. 1. Inanimate object. The idea of being a carton of 2 percent milk with a missing child on it who just happens to be your roommate sounds great, right? Well, it’s not great if you want to sit down, apple bob or fit through doorways. “A” for effort, but people will most likely avoid you in fear of being knocked over all night. 2. Bro’s and ho’s. Well, talk about literal, but don’t we have enough of those in Orange County? Jokesters might find this “irony” funny, but most people in Orange County don’t really fall under this Contact Us at dtfeaturesdesk@gmail.com

classification. Unless you want to be buried in your fake cemetery out front, steer from this idea. 3. Doll-in-a-box. Again, the inanimate object thing. If any of you ladies ever wanted to be a Barbie for Halloween, but didn’t want the traditional kind, here you go. But don’t count on getting any action from Ken that night. No one likes a woman who is hard to get. 4. Wearing a child’s costume when you’re not a child. Nothing is funny about a nice respectable girl turning a child’s Strawberry Shortcake costume into a tootight, cleavage-bearing, seam-ripping getup. First of all, it doesn’t fit. Second, don’t demean cartoons your sibling watches. And third, it’s just not right. Stick to your sailor outfit you found in the adult section. 5. A ghost. Wearing a white sheet isn’t creative by any means. Not only is it lame, but it’s also creepy. Especially when you’re walking around on Halloween with children present. 6. Lady Gaga meat dress. Lady Gaga. We all know she’s the woman of the year with her incomparable anthems, her wild antics and at best, her wardrobe. But maxing out your credit card to cover your body in meat is not appetizing. Mother Monster could (kind of) pull this one off,

but let’s keep it a fond memory. 7. A giant baby. Remember when this was a cute idea for a costume back in middle school? All it requires is slapping on some freckles with your eyeliner pencil, putting your hair in high pigtails and wearing your pajamas. But since this isn’t middle school, let the preteens have this one. It’s Halloween, leave the babies at home for the night. 8. Portable maternity room. I know what you’re thinking, “Why?” Using a little imagination, you can only picture what this entails: a table, some bedsheets and a team of friends dressed up as doctors. And of course, that shining star who gets to pose as the baby being birthed. It’s not a good look. 9. Hello, my name is. Cool. You get the award for most original costume. Not. You don’t want to be the one guy who shows up to a party where everyone is dressed elaborately and you’re wearing your Kirkland brand jeans and T-shirt with that sticker saying your name is Frank or Brad Pitt. You also aren’t as creative as you think. 10.Osama bin Laden. It’s too soon. Just don’t do it for obvious reasons. People might think it’s in memoriam. The same should go for Hitler, Stalin, Charles Manson, a rapist, R. Kelly–you get the drift.

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October 12, 2011

Hockey excited for year

The club believes it can challenge for a title this season, led by goalie Brandon Heethuis SEAN VIELE Daily Titan

The ice is fresh, the season is in its early stages and the Titans are 1-1 in their first two weeks of the season. A long season has only just begun, but already there are some trends to be seen with the Titans’ play thus far. The season opener, a 5-2 victory over the USC Trojans two weeks ago, saw a good deal of offense from the Titans. Offset from that was a 3-1 loss to the University of Nevada Las Vegas Rebels last week, a game that clearly exposed the Titans’ weak areas. Although it might be a bit premature to assess the team based on just two performances, I’m going to do it anyway. Starting with the strengths of the team, there are plenty of positives to point out. Strong special-teams play can give a team a sharp edge over its opponent, and the Titans have been solid on both the power play and the penalty kill. In the combined 15 Titan power play chances over the first two games this season, CSUF has converted four times with the man advantage, which is clicking at 26 percent. Titan forwards Ryan Cruz and Elan Dunaev have each scored two power play goals, respectively. Overall with the man advantage, the Titans have displayed good puck possession and have applied sustained pressure while on the power play, moving the puck around well and doing a good job of getting pucks on net. After scoring three power play goals in the game against USC, assistant coach Ron White said the power play is an area the team has been working on. The coaching staff has emphasized the importance of shooting the puck and it seems to be working so far. On paper, the Titans’ penalty kill has been flawless. In 18 shorthanded situations in the first two games, Fullerton has killed them all with a great deal of help coming from Titan starting goaltender Brandon Heethuis.

ROBERT HUSKEY / For the Daily Titan A Titan hockey player looks to bring the puck up the ice against USC. The club won 5-2, but are now 1-1 after losing to UNLV Thursday.

It might be wise for the Titans It will be interesting to see how In the combined 15 Titan power to take a look at the penalty minthe game Thursday plays out as utes accumulated in their first two Westminster has a substantially play chances over the first two contests and start playing with a bit smaller ice surface than that of games this season, CSUF has converted more discipline. Anaheim. This brings me to the rock solid four times with the man advantage...” A main focus for this weekend play of the Titan goalie. will have to be limiting the oppoIn the first two games, Heethuis nents’ shots and taking some of the has stopped 110 of the 114 shots he pressure off goaltender Heethuis. has faced. His .965 save percentage The Titans also need to stay out of at even strength, as they have only scored is as impressive as the poise he has the penalty box and sustain more two goals while skating five on five. displayed in net. offensive pressure. The Titans’ upcoming schedule looks But how long will the Titan goaltender Next week will be the true test for the hold up when facing 50 or more shots a to be a grueling task and could really set Titans. CSUF will play its following nine the tone for where the team is headed this games on the road starting Oct. 20 at Colonight? Only time will tell. While the Titans have allowed an over- season. rado State. Fullerton will play three games in three whelming number of shots on goal, they Although it’s early in the season, the next have only registered 50 shots of their own nights starting Thursday when they will month will be very telling of where the Tihost San Jose State at Westminster Ice. tans will end up in the West Coast Hockey in two games. The team will need to get the puck on Friday and Saturday they play Arizona Conference standings. CSUF will need to net more and apply more pressure while State at KHS Ice Arena in Anaheim. step up its game to remain with the elite.

SOFTBALL: Fun time ...Continued from page 1 Between her studies in sociology and criminal justice, Worthington is also an active member of Campus Crusade for Christ (Cru). In an effort to further their sense of community and meet new people, Worthington gathered a number of members from her group and formed The Jungle Cats, of which she is head-captain. The steps were easy. She simply printed a potential roster from the Student Recreation Center website, gathered the required amount of players and paid the $60 team fee. Intramural softball not only provides students with the ability to get involved, but also gives people a chance to play a sport even if they’ve never played before. “Intramural sports allow for international students to experience American culture. For example, a player on my team, Jeremy Preston, is an international student from Australia and played softball for the first time ever this semester,” Worthington said. “It is cool to get to see him learn and play a sport foreign to him! Intramural sports allow students to experience things they may never have got to get experience before,” she added. CSUF student Hannah Landers, 18, a liberal studies major, is one of Worthington’s teammates on The Jungle Cats. Landers is also a member of Cru and jumped at the opportunity to play alongside her peers. She played softball throughout middle school but stopped because she wasn’t enjoying how competitive it progressively became. So when intramural softball was mentioned to Landers, she was excited to get back out onto the field. “Everyone knows that (the league) is just for fun, and I wanted to join something that would be OK with whatever my skill level is,” said Landers. There are numerous students like Landers who are there to have a good time, rekindle their softball flame and get involved on a campus where it often seems difficult to do so. The majority of CSUF students drive to school, attend classes and leave immediately after, disallowing them from engaging in extracurricular activities on campus. Brittany Viramontes, intramural sports coordinator, encourages students to get involved with intramural sports as a way of delving into the college experience. “Intramural sports are a fun and exciting way to meet new people and be more proactive on a campus that is predominately a commuter school,” said Viramontes. “Intramural sports provide students with the opportunity to engage in physical activities, meet new people, as well as providing an outlet for the everyday stresses of the college life. Intramural coed softball is one of our fastest growing leagues in intramural sports.”

Titan soccer ready The women’s soccer team can win the Big West title if they can find a way to finish ALEX APODACA Daily Titan

The Titans are a very underrated 6-6-2 so far this season. A .500 team should not have as much talent as the Titans possess. Ann Marie Tangorra has been the highlight of the team, however recently, she has been battling injury. With veterans behind her like Brisa Gonzalez, Caitlin Mellano, Stacey Fox and JeAnne Mazeau, and growing young guns like Erica Mazeau, Chelsey Patterson, Summer Chavez, Rebecca Wilson and Janali West, the Titans should not have to worry about overplaying Tangorra in the upcoming games. Not to mention the brick wall in front of the net, Lindsey Maricic, who kept 14 shots out of the Titan net against the Long Beach State 49ers. Strengths and Weaknesses: The Titans are consistently taking more chances and firing more shots on goal than their opponents. Last game, the Titans ended regulation play with 10 shots on goal to only four put up by the 49ers. Unfortunately for the Titans, lately the matches have been going like this: Titans lead first, opponent scores toward the end of the second half, and ultimately, an overtime loss. The Titans are deep with scorers. They are so deep, that unfortunately some skillful young players are underplayed. Rebecca Wilson, Janali West and Lauren Stupin should be playing more, but have been held back so the veterans can finish their college soccer careers. The Titans’ weakness is the onegoal lead. They haven’t been able to score that second goal to secure a win. Long Beach State, Cal Poly Contact Us at dtsportsdesk@gmail.com

CAMILLE TARAZON / Daily Titan Junior transfer forward Ann Marie Tangorra dribbles the ball down the pitch against Long Beach State. The Titans lost, but are in good shape to win the Big West conference.

SLO, University of Nevada Las Vegas, Brigham Young University and Pepperdine have all been able to recover and score goals late in the game to take the victory away from the Titans. That is five more wins the Titans could have had. Instead of being 6-6-2, they would be at 11-2-1 if they would have been able to score a second goal in those games. Player to Watch: Junior midfielder Brisa Gonzalez has been everywhere on the field. She is quick, a great dribbler and sees the whole field. Against the 49ers, she played 96 minutes and drew the attention of the 49ers, which opened up the field for others. She is a player who clears room for others to have good scoring chances. She is a smart player. She recognizes the flow of the game and is aware of what to do in every situation. She is patient with the ball and doesn’t force plays. Look for her to be involved in big plays to help her team win in the conference games ahead.

The Big West: The Long Beach State 49ers still hold the top position in the Big West Conference. They are undefeated in conference games and 10-3-1 overall. Forward Nadia Link has been the superstar for the 49ers. She scored her 12th goal of the season against the Titans and is on pace to break conference records. She has also been scouted by the U-23 Women’s National team to see if she has the skills to join the Olympic team in January. With a scorer like Link and a goaltender like Kaitlyn Gustaves, it’s easy to see why the 49ers are in first. Gustaves held the Titans to only one goal on 13 shot attempts from the Titans and was named Big West Conference’s Defensive Player of the Week. The UC Irvine Anteaters are close behind the 49ers. They are 2-1-1 in conference games and 9-3-2 overall. UCI freshman Cami Privett was named Big West Conference’s Offensive Player of the Week after scoring game-winning goals against conference rivals UC Santa Barbara and Cal Poly. The Titan defense will have to do what they can to stop Privett and the rest of the Anteaters when they face off at Titan Stadium Friday at 7 p.m.