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New CSUF President speaks on his upbringing and the need for diversity. KYLE BENDER SARAH EL-MAHMOUD AMY WELLS Daily Titan

Cal State Fullerton’s new president, Framroze Virjee sees himself as more informal than formal. Referring to him as Mr. Virjee will leave him looking for his father. “Fram is always fine,” Virjee said. He plans to be on campus every day to better understand its students, faculty and staff. Recognizing the importance of what he doesn’t know, Virjee is excited to get to know the campus community. A day spent entirely in his office would be a day wasted, he said. “I hope I don’t appear strange but I’m going to stop and talk to people. Say ‘Hi, I’m Fram and I’d like to talk to you,’” Virjee said. With prior experience selecting CSU presidents, Virjee has found that the most successful leaders are those who can walk around campus and be easily recognized and approached. During his four years as general counsel and executive vice chancellor of the CSU, Virjee said he looked at campus presidents with admiration for their direct involvement with their respective communities. “I had no thoughts or plans on

New Year’s resolutions can be achieved through consistency and patience BRIAN ALVARADO Asst. Lifestyle Editor

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Framroze Virjee succeeded Mildred García as Cal State Fullerton’s President on Jan. 1. As a former higher-up in the CSU System, Virjee said he plans to use his background in law to address incoming challenges the university may face.

doing something like this. I was envious,” Virjee said. “When the chancellor called me and said ‘I’ve got an idea,’ I almost jumped out of my skin.” CSUF was his second stop on a tour of all 23 campuses when he first started working for the CSU.

Multiple CSUs actively seek new leadership University system sees trend in hiring a diverse range of presidents. JASON ROCHLIN Asst. News Editor

Framroze Virjee replaced Mildred García as the President of Cal State Fullerton on Jan. 1 after his predecessor was hired to head the American Association of State Colleges and Universities. However, Virjee is only a temporarily appointed until June 2019, so the California State University system still needs to find a permanent replacement. Mike Uhlenkamp, Senior Director of Public Affairs at the CSU Chancellor’s Office, said the CSU will begin this process after the spring semester to allow the other three ongoing president searches can conclude. “The other ones will likely wrap up in the next few months, then we will kick off the Fullerton search beginning next fall,” Uhlenkamp said.

Virjee said he was greeted by a swarm of lively activity as he first walked into Mihaylo Hall during “crazy time.” “I was impressed with the balance of the university and I am still impressed,” Virjee said. He said that one of CSUF’s greatest strengths lies in its

diversity, something he advocated for during his 30-plus years as a lawyer. With the CSU, Virjee primarily worked on issues like Title IX and stressed the importance of the system reflecting the community it represents. SEE VIRJEE

With the new year well underway, chances are that half of the population has either been riding strong with resolutions of consistently getting to the gym or completely ditched it and haven’t touched a treadmill or vegetable since week one. But falling off the fitness train is perfectly okay. The year is still young, and it’s not too late to reignite the drive to live a healthier lifestyle, even if that means starting from square one. Some students spend their time pumping iron in the Student Recreation Center’s weight room, while others conquer flights of steps using the stairmasters on the second floor, but the list of motives for going to the gym varies. For senior business and finance major Jimmy Contreras, working out is a way to set himself up for a healthier future and earn the six-pack he’s been searching 23 years for. SEE GOALS

LA marches for women

Celebrities were among the hundreds of thousands CSU Bakersfield, Dominguez protesting President Trump.

Hills and San Diego are currently in the midst of finding new leadership as well. At Bakersfield and Dominguez Hills, Presidents Horace Mitchell and Willie Hagan will both be retiring at the end of the spring 2018 semester after having served their universities since 2004 and 2012 respectively. Meanwhile, Sally Roush took over as an interim president at San Diego State University in the summer of 2017 after the previous president, Elliot Hirshman became the president of Stevenson University. “Even a retirement will be something that is relatively unexpected,” Uhlenkamp said. “We have an idea that a president isn’t going to be at a given campus forever, but the factors that go into when that president is going to leave or if that president is going to leave are completely different, depending on the president.” SEE PRESIDENTS

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More than 600,000 marchers took to the streets of Los Angeles Saturday morning, filling downtown with signs, chants and pink hats. Beginning at Pershing Square and concluding at Grand Park, the Women’s March focused on bringing the “Power to the Polls” by encouraging marchers to vote for their elected representatives and get involved in the political process. A nationwide voter registration tour will kick off on Jan. 21, aiming to register citizens. Multiple causes were championed at the event and its sister marches across the nation, including reproductive rights, civil rights, workers rights, LGBTQ rights, immigrant rights, disability rights, environmental justice and ending violence against women. The event began with speakers at the corner of Hill Street and Fifth Avenue, and moved toward Grand Park where celebrity

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The march, which began at Pershing Square and ended at Grand Park, emphasized “Power to the polls” and women being involved in voting.

speakers took the stage, including actresses Laverne Cox, Scarlett Johansson, Viola Davis and Natalie Portman who were also among those who spoke. Davis advocated the #MeToo movement, founded by Tarana

Burke, that has gained momentum since October 2017 when it began. Davis discussed sexual abuse, trafficking and assault on women and men of color. SEE WOMEN

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Virjee: A fresh perspective on campus issues CONTINUED FROM

“This is who we are. If you take one segment of that, we are less, and as a result we are diminished,” Virjee said. His father grew up as a “street kid” in Karachi, India (now Pakistan) and his mother on an Iowa farm. The two sought to raise a family with opportunity at the forefront. For Virjee, going to college was not a decision; it was a necessity. As a first-generation college graduate, Virjee found his experience with higher education to be the single most definitive accomplishment in his life. Receiving both undergraduate and graduate degrees led him to emphasize education as the foundation for social progress. “(Going to college) was always a presumption, which I think is a really important thing, and I think that’s something that the CSU can promote. It’s not ‘if’ but ‘where, when and how,’” Virjee said.

Throughout his career, Virjee said he has observed and facilitated the ongoing development of issues ranging from inclusivity to sexual harassment. His father initially questioned his position in litigation, but Virjee saw it as an advantage. “I can do more on the employment side, representing employers than I can employees to make sure things are done correctly,” Virjee said to his father. Given his experience working higher up in the CSU administration, Virjee said he recognizes the challenges he will face and plans to approach them using his background in law. “The CSU is underfunded and has been underfunded for too long,” Virjee said. “I want to share with (faculty) what I know about what’s happened and why, but I want to hear from them, in an open-minded way, what I’m missing.” He said he plans to use his term to reflect on, and learn

from CSUF to help him make decisions that are best for the university instead of impulsively making decrees or adjustments to the already-established cabinet. Having accepted the position of president with his term ending in June 2019, Virjee understands that sudden changes could hinder potential progress. “I’m a great admirer of President García. I consider her a friend, and I’ve watched what she’s done and what this campus has done, and I don’t feel any need to disrupt that,” Virjee said. Virjee’s “dastardly” commute from Palos Verdes will soon be shortened when he and his wife move to Fullerton, allowing him to immerse himself in the CSUF community. “I know what kind of momentum this campus already has,” Virjee said. “What I want to do is jump in and swim with the group and have us all swim faster.”

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As a first-generation college graduate, Framroze Virjee hopes to promote the importance of education at the CSUF level.

Presidents: University to begin search for García’s replacement CONTINUED FROM

Since he began working at the Office of the Chancellor in 2010, Uhlenkamp said there have been 21 president searches across the CSU system. Only three campuses currently have presidents who began their tenure before 2012. After Mitchell retires from Bakersfield, the remaining two will be president Jeffrey Armstrong of CSU San Luis Obispo and president Karen Haynes of CSU San Marcos. Uhlenkamp said that due to the demands of the job, the CSU expects most presidents to stay at a given school for five years, and any time after that is “icing on the cake.” “I think the challenge of being a campus president is that for our campuses, the majority of them

equate to running a small city,” Uhlenkamp said. “You have people living on campus, you are potentially living on campus, you have hundreds or thousands of employees, you have a police force and you’re dealing with facilities issues. It’s a very taxing job.” Because each university in the CSU has a different demographic to serve and a widely variable student body, from around 1,200 students at Cal Maritime to the over 40,000 students at Fullerton, the leadership needed to run each campus can differ as well. Uhlenkamp said that the CSU casts as wide a net as possible to try to hire the best possible candidate for each campus. They also often work with a hired search firm to supplement the “fairly small” team working out

of the Chancellor’s Office, resulting in each president search costing tens of thousands of dollars. While the trend of longer-lasting CSU presidents has mostly passed, there is a current trend toward hiring a more diverse range of presidents. Even after the recent appointment of Virjee, there are currently more female than male CSU Presidents, 12-to-11. Uhlenkamp said this is the first time that has happened in the history of the system. “The most important thing is that we’re able to conduct a search where we’re able to identify the largest possible pool of qualified candidates,” Uhlenkamp said. “We want the best possible people for an individual role.” DALIA QUIROZ / DAILY TITAN

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University Police reports winter-break crimes Illegal activity continues at Cal State Fullerton in between semesters. JEFF MITCHELL

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Even during winter break, University Police officers work 24 hours a day to monitor Cal State Fullerton and surrounding areas within a one mile radius of the campus. According to the CSUF campus crime log and interviews with University Police Capt. Scot Willey, the department remained occupied with incidents. Titan Bookstore fraud A woman named Georgina Martinez, 49, was arrested at the Titan Bookstore for attempting to use forged checks on Jan. 5. Martinez was previously a suspect of a prior fraud incident at the bookstore in December, and while University Police was following up on it, the officer recognized Martinez in the bookstore and was able to arrest her in the act of committing fraud. “The suspect walked right by (the officer) in the bookstore. She was attempting to purchase more with fraudulent checks,” Willey said. The suspect was taken to Orange County Central Jail. Other bookstores and another college, which remains unidentified due to the ongoing investigation, are being contacted since Martinez is also a suspect in multiple fraud cases in the area.

Arrest made outside Gastronome On Jan. 13, 22-year-old Zachary Ali Shuaib was arrested for carrying a knife about five inches in length. While on housing patrol, an officer spotted Shuaib walking outside the Gastronome. After a brief conversation, the officer got out of her car. “She asked if she could check his ID and do a search of him,” Willey said. “He agreed to and consented to a search and in that search, he was found to have a dirk or dagger ... This is unlawful on a college campus.” Shuaib was arrested and taken to the University Police station. According to the police report, he wasn’t cooperative at the station and was later taken to the Orange County Central Jail for booking. Canine support requested at Carl’s Jr. In response to a burglary alarm coming from the safe at Carl’s Jr. on Dec. 21, University Police contacted the Fullerton Police Department for its K-9 Unit support. “They went and searched it really quick and it was empty,” Willey said. “(The manager) showed up and they looked and there was nothing missing out of the safe.” The Carl’s Jr. manager Armando Alvarado said police informed him that the alarm was on, but not on the outside. “If someone was here, they would try to force the door from the outside not the inside,” Alvarado said. It was eventually determined to be a false alarm.

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News 3 Women: Marching toward the voting booth MONDAY JANUARY 22, 2018

Davis said the trauma that she has faced in her lifetime is what drives her to the voting booth. “I am speaking today not just for the ‘Me Toos,’ because I was a ‘Me Too.’ When I raise my hand, I am aware of all the women who are still in silence, the women who are faceless,” Davis said. “The women who don’t have the money and don’t have the constitution and who don’t have the confidence and who don’t have the images in our media that gives them a sense of self-worth enough to break the silence rooted in the shame of assault and rooted in the stigma of assault.” Sen. Kamala Harris (D-CA), was slated to appear at the Los Angeles march, but announced via Twitter that amid the government shutdown in Washington, D.C., she was unable to attend. On the anniversary of President Donald Trump’s inauguration, the government was shut down due to a budget disagreement between Democrats and Republicans and women’s marches were held across the nation. “There’s nothing more powerful than a group of determined people marching and standing up for our nation’s values and for what we know is right. Standing in solidarity with those attending the #WomensMarch across the country,” Harris tweeted. Pasadena residents Maria Vazquez, 24, and Elina Hughes, 21, attended the march together. Vazquez is Hughes’s caregiver and assisted her in making a sign for the march. The sign featured a picture of Hughes dressed as Rosie the Riveter that read, “disability rights are civil rights, lead all women.” “There are so many people who think that because someone has disabilities that they’re

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People are tired, the movement is kind of on its back right now. You see people coming to the Women’s March and it kind of revived itself.

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ABRAHAM MARQUEZ Activist with Answer Coalition Los Angeles not welcome to those civil rights we all gained as natural born citizens,” Vazquez said. “A lot of people don’t realize that people with disabilities are still people, and they deserve the same respect that everyone does. Just because they’re in a wheelchair, crutches, whatever it may be, it doesn’t mean they’re not capable.” The first Women’s March took place on Jan. 21, 2017, the day after Trump’s inauguration, and became the largest single day demonstration in American history, according to The Washington Post. Los Angeles had more than 700,000 participants at the 2017 march, and kept the momentum continuing into 2018. Abraham Marquez, 31, an activist and organizer with the Answer Coalition in Los Angeles, attended the Women’s March in Washington D.C. in 2017. “I’ve been in the movement for a while and to see so many people come out without much promotion … it’s a beautiful thing,” Marquez said. “People are tired, the movement is kind of on its back right now. You see people going into the Women’s March, it kind of revived itself. The fact that it coincides with Trump’s one-year anniversary, I think it’s really motivating people to get involved.”

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The TIME’S UP and #MeToo movements were widely discussed by celebrity spokespersons. Crowds gathered at Grand Park to hear from Olivia Wilde, Natalie Portman and several others.

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More than 600,000 people gathered in Downtown Los Angeles to protest President Donald Trump and encourage political involvement for the upcoming congressional midterm elections.

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On the other hand, economics and political science major Josiah Rath frequently visits the gym to help balance out his life when the rigors of being a college student becomes too overwhelming. At first glance, making any sort of lifestyle change, especially ones involving the gym and health, can be intimidating to those who may be new to it. It can seem insurmountable at times. The road to change is not as complex or scary as it may initially seem, but it certainly doesn’t happen overnight. Saldiam Barillas, a former graduate teaching associate of anatomy and physiology at Cal State Fullerton, said that change comes with consistency and patience. Barillas, who is also a certified strength and conditioning specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association, said that many students make the mistake of trying to accomplish too much in a short amount of time. With all of the obstacles that may turn up in a college student’s life, their willpower plays just as big of a role as their physical ability. “What I would always instruct my students and my athletes to do is to try to make little changes and try to make those permanent changes, like parking far away and walking or taking the stairs,” Barillas said. He also debunked the misconception that there are foods classified as healthy or unhealthy. “We’re not all built equally. We don’t digest things the same. With that, you really kind of have to be mindful of what works with you,”

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Jimmy Contreras, senior business and finance major, uses the gym in the Student Recreation Center to build healthier habits and grow stronger. Certified strength and conditioning specialist Saldiam Barillas advises students to stay consistent when working toward New Year’s resolutions.

Barillas said. Listening to how the body reacts to certain types of food will help define what is healthy for each individual. Another common misconception Barillas addressed was the idea that self-improvement can be

maximized without the help of an expert or those educated in a particular field, like seeing a dietitian about adjusting eating habits. Making a decision to improve one’s health by going to the gym requires both effort and commitment to complement the patience

and consistency. It’s not always about how much running or dieting needs to be done. It all goes back to the basic fundamentals of setting a goal and following through. Rath, who’s looking to pack on muscle to his 140 pound frame

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FASHION

Alumni supports artists with Knawledge

Launched as a clothing brand, Knawledge now cultivates a space for art. BRIAN ALVARADO Asst. Lifestyle Editor

A gray, long-sleeved T-shirt with the words “revolution” and “revelation” boldly printed in black was among pieces showcased on a clothing rack in a Garden Grove barber shop on Jan. 13. Knawledge, originally tabbed to strictly be a streetwear clothing brand, pieced together an event with Cultured Barbershop to kick off the release of its newest line of clothing. This included two fall-colored beanies, a subtle button-up shirt and a graphic tee featuring a skeleton draped in bright red with “Knawledge” written beneath it. Still in their humble beginnings, owners Jonathan Farias and Cal State Fullerton alumnus Hunter Jensen have watched their company evolve. Knawledge is defined by Jensen as an artistic collective. It has grown to encompass a plethora of ideas involving artists of all kinds. From photographers and designers to muralists and musicians, Knawledge has become a platform people use to come together to express themselves. “We’re trying to be a well mixed version of anything art related,” Farias, the original founder said. In 2016, Farias was looking to get the brand going through a launch event, but he knew that this task was too much for one person. Knowing that he needed somebody to assist on the business side, he looked to Jensen.

Jensen, a graduate from CSUF in 2015 with a bachelor’s in business administration, had only half of his heart invested in the idea Jensen said his experience as a part of Beta Upsilon Delta, a fraternity on campus, gave him the tools and experience necessary to lead and organize a group of people with a common goal. “I was all the way down in San Diego, and he was all the way up in Orange County, but he was pushing me to be a part of this,” Jensen said. Once Farias had a date set and venue booked in Garden Grove, the event named Garden Grow, was the splash that the brand needed and the turning point for Jensen’s place with Knawledge. Garden Grow, which took place on July 24, 2016, was a combination of an art gallery with musical performances spanning different genres, including indie music and rap. The diversity was a testament to the fact that Knawledge included more than just clothing. The turn out for the event blew Farias and Jensen away as Garden Grow was packed. At a venue made for 100 people, Farias and Jensen managed to sell 500 tickets. They sold merchandise, food and had artists try to book a spot last minute to participate in the event. “After that, I was sold. Since then, me and John have been trying to put the business together to see how we’re going to succeed and how we’re going to continue and bring the Knawledge to the next level,” Jensen said. Jensen realized this was something he wanted to be a part of and eventually became a co-owner with Farias.

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Co-owners Jonathan Farias and Hunter Jensen created Knawledge to act as a platform for artists of all mediums. Their new merchandise launched in Cultured Barbershop on Jan. 13.

The two complement each other like yin and yang: Farias provides the creative side needed to draw people’s attention, and Jensen puts forth the business mindset to bring those ideas to reality. Photographer and videographer Aaron Moctezuma, has been with Knawledge since their first meeting as a brand and he appreciates Jensen’s ability to run the company. “From what I’ve seen him do, he was made for this. He knows

what he wants and knows exactly how to get it,” Moctezuma said. Jensen devoted most of his effort to Beta Upsilon Delta during his college years and didn’t focus on his future as much as he would have liked to. Being co-owner of Knawledge helped him gravitate back toward his desire for self-expression. “When I graduated college, I was so lost. The Knawledge put my life back together because once I saw this vision and what my future could be, and I felt

that I was moving toward the right track,” Jensen said. From what started off as an average clothing brand to a vision fully realized, Jensen said Knawledge has worked to create a culture that reminds everybody that this brand is here to help artists, no matter the medium. “If there’s one thing we’re trying to express with the Knawledge, it’s to go out there, have an open mind, be you and do what you want to do,” Jensen said.

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Review: ‘Den of Thieves’ robs theaters With the Federal Reserve Bank as the target, a perfect heist is planned. NICHOLE TORRES

Asst. Lifestyle Editor

Few in American history have pulled off the perfect heist, like the leader of the “Wild Butch Gang,” Butch Cassidy or Bonnie and Clyde, making them infamous figures. The tales about some of these incidents have been passed off for years, treading the line between fact and fiction, because they are just so unbelievable. Recently, fictional stories about heists such as “Logan Lucky” and the upcoming “Ocean’s 8” take to the big screen, with the newest addition to the genre being “Den of Thieves.” The film takes a new approach, by creating a cohesive dynamic that shows what goes on in the heads of the robbers and those trying to stop them. Starring Gerard Butler as the head of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department elite unit going against the robbers played by O’Shea Jackson Jr., Pablo Schreiber and Curtis 50 Cent, who are trying to steal $30 million from the Federal Reserve Bank in Los Angeles. The entire film is an exciting and suspenseful ride. A key aspect of the film is the cinematography and scenery, which creates a grittier look into Los Angeles. Dark and eerie factories dominate the scenes in

familiar streets which can cause many to wonder what actually goes on in the glamorous city. The story being told juxtaposed to the film’s action creates a whirlwind of emotions. Although the action in the film is important to convey the severity of the robbery, the characters are the heart of the movie. They have interactions with one another that drastically build up the tension, broken up by the humorous moments that sometimes run unnecessarily long. Going beyond typical gun fights, “Den of Thieves” includes the daily lives and misfortunes of both the robbers and the police. In this role as a cop, Butler isn’t a stickler for the rules, making for an intimidating antagonistic character. However, his inner demons being told on screen are so convincing that one can begin to sympathize with him at times. On the other hand, Jackson portrays innocent and doe-eyed Donnie who is different from the rest of the group of robbers. He is much younger and has a decent job which begs the question: Why would this young man want to rob a bank? Jackson creates empathy through his character. This film does an amazing job of creating anticipation in its significant scenes, vital conversations and superb acting. “Den of Thieves,” and other heist films just like it, will always be popular due to the intrigue in planning and executing the perfect crime.

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6 Opinion

MONDAY JANUARY 22, 2018

Award show attire encourages change Fashion movements can provide a voice for social issues.

SOPHIA ACEVEDO Opinion Editor

Clothes, typically regarded as simple-minded materialistic frills, gave the women at the Golden Globes tremendous power because — for perhaps the first time ever — women wanted to be asked what they were wearing. Prim and proper in black lace, chiffon and trousers, the fanciest dresses and suits held a serious undertone constituted by choice. United through fashion and a proudly unapologetic feminist attitude, Hollywood’s leading ladies and men made a powerful statement about sexual assault and in turn, women’s rights. The red carpet may not have been as colorful or dramatic as past years, but the conversation shifted toward women’s issues and

away from the minute details of their dresses. While Debra Messing looked stunning in a sparkly Christian Siriano outfit, she called out E! for unequal pay while being interviewed by the same channel. Not only were these women eloquently explaining how their fashion choices reflected their stances on women’s issues, but they chose to take their ideas a step further by allowing leaders to also have a voice. Emma Watson accompanied by Marai Larasi, a women’s rights activist, talked passionately about how they have teamed up to help minorities and refugee women in the United Kingdom. Meryl Streep voiced her concerns surrounding power imbalances and brought Ai-jen Poo, the executive director of the National Domestic Workers Alliance. The celebrities who attended responded genuinely to the growing concerns of unequal pay and revelations from the #MeToo movement. Rather than allow the movement to die down, which could easily happen, celebrities are driven to make smart decisions to progress the movements they helped start. Fashion has inspired change within women’s movements throughout history. In the 1960s, the women’s

liberation movement had one of its leading moments. Women freely threw their bras, girdles and high heels away in front of the Miss Universe Pageant. The 1920s also liberated women’s sexual and social identity through short, loose dresses and closely cropped hair –– a far cry from the long dresses and restrictive corsets women once wore. Let the movements of the past inspire those of the future. The fashion on the red carpet set the tone for the entire evening as presenters and award winners constantly reinforced TIME’S UP, a response to ending sexual harassment and inequality in the workforce through legal support. The Golden Globes brought the #MeToo movement to another level, bringing real action through TIME’S UP. Because men and women wore black clothing in support of these movements, a genuine possibility of change could be seen for the future. There is strength in numbers. These women and men have the chance to use their status as a way to make serious strides in their industry and encourage others to do the same. The award season has just started. Imagine what else celebrities could say through fashion at other important award shows. Besides #MeToo, minority roles are still

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The black attire worn at the Golden Globe Awards gave women like Meryl Streep a new way to voice concern for unequal pay and inequality.

widely debated in Hollywood, focusing on the stereotypes they tirelessly portray. If there is a fashion element connecting celebrities at award shows (a choice in jewelry or thematic concept), celebrities on the red carpet have the ability to take recurring questions and turn them into

meaningful conversation. The black dresses worn during the Golden Globes were an invaluable starting point toward change. Incorporating unified fashion statements during this award season will set an example for the importance of discussing social issues, both on and off the red carpet.

America’s flippancy hurts the environment President Trump isn’t the sole problem in conservation efforts.

BRIGGETTA PIERROT Opinion Editor

As if it wasn’t already clear, President Donald Trump and his administration have solidified their apathy toward the environment. While it might be easy in this political climate to solely blame the Trump administration and climate change deniers for the current state of the environment, they are merely a symptom of a larger problem. The deeper issue that lies within the American conscience — the one that has gone unaddressed for far too long — is that there’s no respect for the environment. The only thing America seems

to care about is whether or not it can profit off what little natural environment remains. Just look at what’s happening with the Keystone Pipeline. Trump signed an executive order at the beginning of his term that expedited the Keystone XL Pipeline, despite years of reported leaks in the existing line and months of protests from people across the globe. Ten months later, the existing pipeline burst, spilling 210,000 gallons of oil onto South Dakota land and the native Lakota people responded with a resounding, “We told you so.” Forget that the world at large is facing global warming and potential extinction. Would American citizens still be screaming at the top of their lungs that the environment needs to be protected? History suggests, no. This isn’t to say that other countries don’t have environmental issues that contribute to larger problems, but America has a storied past of reaping what is irresponsibly sowed. It began at America’s conception. Indigenous peoples were exploited and abused by colonists trying to survive in an environment

that was harsh and unknown to them, and then called dibs on land that the indigenous peoples had never even considered owning. In many cases, respect for the environment was and still is an integral aspect of Native American culture and much of their cultural identity revolved around preservation. In the 1950s, the government started wreaking nuclear havoc on the Nevada landscape without a second thought because it was a barren, dead desert so there was nothing that could be ruined. Due to nuclear tests that were done directly inside aquifers, it was recorded in 2009 that the Nevada Test Site was host to massively polluted groundwater which will continue to pose a risk to the surrounding environment for “tens of thousands of years,” according to an article released by the Los Angeles Times. More recently, America has dealt with numerous coastal oil spills, most notably the Deepwater Horizon oil spill of 2010. Nearly 5 million barrels of oil spilled into the depths of the Gulf of Mexico and it is recorded as the “largest accidental marine oil spill in the history of the petroleum industry.” Compare this to countries like

Bolivia, that have included legislation that essentially gives the earth human-like rights. This is done in an effort to raise awareness for climate change and to protect its citizens through the protection of Mother Earth. Respect for the environment translates as respect for the people within it. America doesn’t recognize the intrinsic value of even the most basic elements, let alone people. Sure, the general population might glorify the roaring waves of the Pacific Ocean or the majestic peaks of the Rockies. But what about dirt, insects or rocks? While it may seem silly to consider these tiny, perhaps insignificant aspects of nature, any scientist studying the disappearance of bees can verify the importance of an insect. Without dirt, food or plants nothing would exist. And any geologist will argue that a rock can provide useful information about the area it comes from. But all of this is moot if the people of America don’t recognize that a relationship with the environment shouldn’t just depend on how valuable it is. There is no denying that humans depend on nature, but Americans also can’t deny that

they have been abusing this dependency beyond what it can handle. Enter the “Land Ethic,” a conservational concept introduced by Aldo Leopold in his 1949 book, “A Sand County Almanac.” While Leopold’s environmental philosophies were not new (consider the aforementioned Native American cultural traditions), they were significant in shaping modern environmental ethics. “In short, a land ethic changes the role of Homo sapiens from conqueror of the land-community to plain member and citizen of it,” Leopold wrote. “It implies respect for his fellow-members, and also respect for the community as such.” Using Leopold’s definition, America lacks respect not only for the environment, but in turn for its citizens as well. It might help to start admitting that climate change exists, but the cycle of pollution and disrespect won’t stop until America shifts its relationship with the environment, from impulsively extracting everything valuable from it, to simply being aware that America as a whole exists within and among it. It’s time to start acting accordingly.

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8 Sports

MONDAY JANUARY 22, 2018

CSUF improves entering Big West play Women’s basketball creates a new name for the program. KATHRYNE PADILLA Asst. Sports Editor

Cal State Fullerton women’s basketball has changed the culture and expectations of its program from being looked at as the underdog to being a team that opponents are preparing to compete against. “We’re a completely different team, and I think we are raising a lot of attention,” said junior Jade Vega. In nonconference play alone, the 2017-18 team has already surpassed the Titans’ 2-12 record from last season. CSUF entered conference play with a 5-8 record. “People aren’t doubting us, it’s not like ‘Oh we’re playing Fullerton, it’s an easy win’ anymore. They actually have to play us,” Vega said. In addition to shooting past the last team’s record, the Titans were on a three-game winning streak after a win against University of Antelope Valley on Dec. 16 — the first streak of three games or more since December 2014 through January 2015. “I’m sure that other people still doubt us, but I like being the underdog. It’s cool to prove people wrong,” said junior Hannah Thompson. In the final games of nonconference play, junior Daeja Smith nabbed her first Big West Player of the Week award in her college career while being the first Titan to be recognized since December 2016. Smith had an outstanding performance in the Titans’ match up against University of Texas at

San Antonio, where she put up 12 points and grabbed 11 rebounds for her fifth double-double of the season. Following the Dec. 23 game against Utah Valley University, she scored a career-high 22 points while shooting 90.9 percent from the field. Smith was able to bring down 12 rebounds for the Titans which counted as her sixth double-double in the last eight games of nonconference play. Her ability is further exemplified by being the first Titan of the season to notch more than 20 points in a game. “She’s been great for us these past few games, I’m really happy for her,” Vega said. Smith reached 600 points in her career as a Titan, and with 89 blocks under her belt, she doubles as second all-time in the program history for blocks. The 6-foot-3 center wasn’t the only Titan to reach new highs in the end of non-conference play. In the match against University of Antelope Valley, Vega earned her first double-double in nonconference play with a season-high of 10 assists and 12 points. Vega matched her season high of 16 points in the 55-46 win over San Antonio. Freshman Carolyn Gill also had a career high in rebounds (12) that same match. Though the Titans closed out nonconference play with a final loss to the University of Texas at El Paso, they brought the 92-91 match into double overtime – the third ever in program history. “I’m really proud of their effort,” said Titans Head Coach Jeff Harada. “Big shot after big shot and it was all different people, it wasn’t just one person ... They laid it all out there on the floor and as a coach that’s all that I could ask for.”

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Junior center Daeja Smith is the 19th athlete in the CSUF women’s basketball program to record 600 points and 500 rebounds in her collegiate career.

Fullerton took a close 69-57 win for its opening conference game against University of Hawai’i, where Smith recorded her seventh double-double (14 points, 10 rebounds). As a whole, CSUF shot 85.7 percent from the free throw line, which is the best they’ve shot from the charity stripe this season. On Jan. 6, the Titans fell to Cal State Northridge in a close two-point match (70-68). CSUN converted 80 percent of its looks from the line while Fullerton only mustered 65 percent throughout the four quarters. Fueled from the loss, CSUF returned to its court against rival

Long Beach State. Fullerton took a 67-61 win, which marked the end of a seven game losing streak to the 49ers. The victory doubled as the first victory against Long Beach in Titan Gym since 2012. Titans created new career highs against the 49ers. Hannah Thompson posted 21 points, which matched her career high. Smith recorded her eighth double-double with 17 points and 12 rebounds. Triann Thompson registered her fourth straight double-digit scoring game with 11 points in the match. CSUF then took to the road where it has been in an unlucky streak as it dropped games to UC Riverside 63-50 and CSUN

65-41. “We’ll go back to practice and figure things out and hopefully our players will take this loss personally and figure out a way that we can all be better,” Harada said. Though the loss to Northridge was tough on the Titans, Smith came out recording her 500th rebound in that match. She became the 19th player in program history to reach 500 rebounds as well as 600 points in a career. Continuing on the road, the Titans will head to UC Davis for their sixth game in conference on Jan. 24 before returning to Titan Gym to take on Cal Poly on Jan. 27.

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After losing to Long Beach State on the road, Cal State Fullerton men’s basketball sits tied for second place in the Big West conference with a 4-2 record. Two of the Titans’ victories have come at the hands of UC Irvine and UC Davis, the two teams selected to finish ahead of CSUF in the 2017-18 Big West Media Preseason Poll. They also defeated UC Riverside and Cal Poly in down-to-thewire finishes. The root of the Titans’ success has been the collective play of Jackson Rowe, Khalil Ahmad and Kyle Allman. Through the first six games, the trio has scored 292 of CSUF’s 458 points, accounting for nearly two-thirds of their total scoring. “These guys are putting in work after hours and before hours, and it’s amazing to see what their work does and how it plays itself out on the floor,” said Titans Head Coach Dedrique Taylor. In the midst of this run, Allman secured his second Big West conference Player of the Week award. The Titans’ stars have also gotten support from their deep and reliable bench in conference play, with Austen Awosika and Davon Clare giving all-around help in their large sum of minutes as reserves. Dominik Heinzl has also scored in every game thus far, with nine points against Davis as his greatest contribution. While that play fueled the team’s 4-0 start, the Titans have faced obvious struggles during their two game losing streak. The team has averaged 68.5 points on offense during the rut, which is significantly lower than the 80.25 mark they notched in the first four games. They also gave up 82 points to opponents during the defeats, eight points higher than the 74 they’ve held Big West opponents to during wins. Taylor believes the team lost its rhythm and identity after their impressive start. “They’re not executing on the level that we’ve executed when we got off to that

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Men’s basketball is on pace to exceed preseason predictions with its current Big West play.

DEDRIQUE TAYLOR Titans head coach 4-0 start,” Taylor said. “We were locked in, guys had each other’s back. Synergistically, we were connected and right now we’re not.” Despite the two losses, things haven’t been all bad for the Titans. Their 4-0 start in the Big West marks the franchise’s best record to begin conference play since the 1983-84 season, and the Titans’ victory at UC Irvine ended the program’s six year drought in the Bren Events Center. Cal State Fullerton ranks third overall in the Big West conference leaderboards in points per game, field goal percentage and free throw percentage at 74.3, 46.3 and 71.7, respectively. Its free throw percentage, which once sat below 50 percent on the season, has been one of the team’s strongest assets as the season has progressed. CSUF has converted 71.1 percent of its free throws in conference play. In some cases, like against Riverside, Cal Poly and Irvine, late free throws helped turn the game in the Titans’ favor. For individual players, Allman is third in both points per game overall and in conference at 17.3 and 18.8. He also holds the second-highest three point percentage in conference play at 52.6 percent. Rowe leads the Big West in overall field goal percentage and three-point percentage at 61.5 and 56.7 percent. Ahmad is fourth in overall free throw percentage at 82.9 percent. With 10 games to go before the Big West tournament, the Titans are in a great position to make the type of run for the NCAA tournament they fell just short of last year. They play at home on Thursday, Jan. 25 against UC Santa Barbara before traveling to Hawaii for a game on Saturday, Jan. 27. VISIT US AT: DAILYTITAN.COM/SPORTS