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MIA in the Voting Booth
Networking Nets Results
It seems that college students are headed everywhere but the polls OPINION, p. 5
Seeking out people may be the key to your dream job MONEY, p. 4
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The Student Voice of California State University, Fullerton
Election Fills Board Positions
Women’s Soccer Gets Big West Conference Tournament Win
Only 2 percent of the 35,000 strong student body voted on candidates By KAREN AMAN
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CHAMPIONS - Titans Women’s Soccer celebrates their Big West Conference tournament win on the field. Read Page Six for the Story.
Trash Problem Gets Cleaned Up
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Monkey Business Live music and student art both featured at local cafe’s grand reopening
Though final contract has not been settled on, garbage pickup is back on
job like that has my respect.” Jessica Gomez, a member of Delta Zeta Sorority, said she was “relieved because now it’s not going to be so gross.” The political science major was By ADAM Levy & Giselle-Lee Phillips concerned with the health risks inDaily Titan Staff volved as the garbage piled up outside news@dailytitan.com of the Delta Zeta headquarters, which is home to 13 women and has a high An agreement between Taormina volume of foot traffic, she said. Industries and Teamsters 396 late Business major Jimmy Amash, a Thursday night put an end to the member of Sigma Phi Epsilon, lives 11-day labor strike that halted gar- across from his frat house and echoed bage pickup to communities in the similar sentiments about the impact area around Cal State Fullerton. of the garbage strike in terms of the The workers will communal student continue their routes housing lifestyle. while talks will con- Anybody who is “It was really tinue on a five-year willing to do a job like bad,” Amash said. contract with regards “When we have that has my respect. to salaries, health – Carrie Perry people over at the care and manageCSUF Communications Professor house it builds up ment relations. pretty quick, and The company has when we go two said it will listen to weeks without trash the union’s concerns, Teamsters 396 getting picked up, it gets pretty bad.” spokesman Jay Phillips told the Los Though sketchy on the details of Angeles Times. He said both man- the concession, Amash supported the agement and the union are commit- trash haulers in the work stoppage. ted to finding affordable medical A fallout issue of the strike is care. whether residents will be billed for Locally, residents were thankful the 11-day duration of the strike. that the strike concluded for a num- Residents of Brea, Fullerton, Placenber of reasons. tia, and Anaheim pay around $16 a Communications Professor Carrie month for the service. Perry said she is happy the Taormina Early indications from officials workers are back at work after an ex- from Fullerton, Placentia and Anachange with one of the replacements heim are that they have no plans on on the street. reimbursing their customers for the The professor lent her support to time period of the strike, citing its the striking blue-collar workers, call- short length and contingency plans ing them “unsung heroes” and add- that were put into play with the reing “anybody who is willing to do a placement workers.
Students gathered Thursday night in the Legislative Chambers of the Titan Student Union to hear Elections Commissioner Wynston Fernando announce the results of the fall Associated Students Inc. Board of Director’s election. Voter turnout was average, Fernando said. Out of the 35,000 students at Cal State Fullerton, 792 voted. Fernando doesn’t know why more students don’t vote, but is open to suggestions to help turn the trend around. “We are always available to the students,” he said. “If our door is closed, push it open and come on in.” The spring presidential election attracts more voters, Fernando said.
The race for the College of Humanities and Social Sciences was the most competitive, with five candidates vying for two seats, as each college has two representatives. Anthony Martinez won with 71 votes and will serve for one year. “It was so exciting,” Martinez said. “We were all there to support each other in each other’s campaign. It was a feeling of awe and shock.” Linda Vasquez lost the first seat for the college by a single vote, but as a runner-up will sit on the board for one semester. “Each vote really does count,” Vasquez said. Vasquez attributes her success to speaking with people and shaking hands. “It shows you are outgoing and more likely to do what you promised,” she said. Incumbent Chris Sullivan retained his seat in the College of Business. More people voted for him than any
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GUITAR DUET - Two liberal arts professors from CSUF play their guitars while patrons at the Monkey Business grand opening walk around the art gallery. Owner’s of Monkey Business in Fullerton dedicated its grand opening to the children of Harts Community Homes.
Artwork, photographs and pottery from local artists – some from Cal State Fullerton – were displayed Friday at the grand reopening of the Monkey Business Cafe. Artists from Fullerton College and Fullerton High School were also featured.
The cafe is owned by Hart Community Homes, an organization created by Cari Hart 10 years ago with a focus on helping underprivileged youth in the local community. “Tonight is all about getting the community locals to come to our grand reopening and luckily, Fullerton has been really good to us,” Hart said. Monkey Business General Store and Cafe was designed to offer employment and opportunity for youth to learn how to survive indepenSEE HART - PAGE 3
A Single Class but a ‘Decade of Goodness’ Student-produced event benefits Children’s Network International By MIchael Garcia
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A class assignment for Cal State Fullerton public relations students ended up with some dancing, some live music and some food for poor children. The project, “A Decade of Goodness,” was held at a Habana Cabana restaurant last Friday night in Huntington Beach. Sixty people attended the event. It featured Cuban cuisine and a live salsa band. The event was created for a project in Professor Diane Witmer’s public relations management class. Students were required to create a public relations campaign for a nonprofit organization by getting it media exposure.
Class members Shirley Blasco, Gloria Gomez, Carly Stromen, Marisol Najarro and Melissa Deveikis chose to work with Children’s Network International, a Los Angeles-based charitable organization that aims to end hunger among children and their families in the U.S. and around the world. The cost of the event was $45. A raffle and a donation box was there as well. All proceeds went to the network’s Food Box Program, which gives assistance to needy families. So far in 2006, the program has given out 8,000 boxes to needy children in the Coachella Valley, Mexico, Guatemala and Peru. Blasco conducted some research on this project to see what nonprofit organization she and her group wanted to work with. She really liked the idea of working to help children on this project. “I think helping kids is a win-win
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Helping Hands - Mazacote Y Su Grupo entertains many at a benefit for Children’s Network International which aids not only children but also the elderly in poor regions of the world at Havana Cabana on Beach blvd in Huntington Beach situation,” Blasco said. Blasco was also impressed by the credibility of the network, a nonprofit organization ranked high on
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In Brief
CAMPUS CALENDAR TODAY
POLICE BLOTTER
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Wednesday 12:13 p.m. A woman clad in allblack clothes with binoculars was watching people’s movements and recording them as they input their ATM numbers. Police checked with the woman in the food court.
A Blueprints Workshop will be held in the TSU Ontiveros Room from 10 to 11:30 a.m. The workshop is designed to help campus organizations plan meetings and coordinate campus activities.
Thursday 10:12 a.m. There was an unknown problem between the Food Court and Student Information Services, and the police were called to settle the mysterious dispute. Police checked the situation out as OK.
TUESDAY
CSUF police will be discussing methods of how to reduce your risk of becoming a victim of crime. Officer Iris Cortez-Valle will share statistics, definitions and discuss the significance of body language. The meeting begins at noon in the Women’s Center, UH 205.
2:14 p.m. A person sprayed pepper spray in the Performing Arts building. Campus police were unable to locate the suspect.
CSUF art professors will be displaying their most recent work from noon to 4 p.m. in the Visual Arts Main Art Gallery. Admission is free. Photography, glass, drawing, jewelry, ceramics, graphic design, video and animation will be presented.
9:58 p.m. A suspicious person was seen roaming around Langsdorf Hall talking to himself about “roller coasters” and believed to be under the influence of drugs. Saturday 2:48 p.m. Campus police assisted with a medical aid call that occurred at parking lot F. A woman in extreme pain in her left breast refused medical service while waiting for her mother to take her to the doctor.
The Family Business Council is sponsoring the “Sex, Death and Money … What else is there in a family business?” workshop to show members of a family business how the council operates. Women’s basketball vs. Biola in the Titan Gymnasium at 7 p.m.
7:27 p.m. Campus police assisted with a disturbance at a local tattoo parlor where a suspect was allegedly begging for money and banging his head on parked cars.
WEDNESDAY
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Run, Titan, Run - A player tries to steal a base during a practice scrimmage at Goodwin Field Friday, Nov. 3. The Titan Baseball team’s incoming class, with 18 new players, has been ranked 8th by Collegiate Baseball magazine. Titans will have an exhibition against the pro-alumni on Jan. 27 at 1 p.m and open the season agains long-time rival Stanford Feb. 2, 2007.
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Sunday 12:53 p.m. Campus police assisted on a disturbance call involving a man who had been stabbed in a street fight on Quartz Lane. 1:33 a.m. Campus police were unable to locate five women who allegedly attacked a woman in the the Off Campus Pub parking lot.
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NEWS
Free Flu Shots Offered as Part of County, School Drill By Marina Zarate
Daily Titan Staff Writer news@dailytitan.com
The Orange County Health Care Agency, in conjunction with Cal State Fullerton, offered free flu vaccinations on campus Friday morning. Immunizations were offered via an on-campus drive-through flu clinic located in Parking Lot A; 748 people took advantage of the shots. The event was an emergency preparedness exercise designed to test the ability of the county to respond to a public health emergency such as
an outbreak of the avian flu. Among the organizations that participated were the Fullerton Fire Department, the Fullerton Police Department, the city of Fullerton, the American Red Cross and the Children and Families Commission of Orange County. “The drive-through vaccination is being tested by Orange County Health as a means of mass inoculations where there can be minimal person-to-person contact,” said Tom Whitfield, director of health and instructional safety in an e-mail interview. “This exercise is in preparation for a possible pandemic.”
Shots were administered on a first-come, first-serve basis between the hours of 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. to adults and children over four years of age. There was enough serum for approximately 3,000 vaccinations. Mirella Diaz, a business management major, decided to obtain the flu shot after she was notified by email. “I just walked over from my break from Carl’s Jr.,” Diaz said. “It’s great because it’s free and other places charge between $15 to $20.” Participants were asked to fill out a short medical history form while waiting in their cars. Multilingual
volunteers were available for those who needed translation. After they were cleared, participants received the shot from nurses who were waiting under four green canopies. Participants did not have to leave their car and were rewarded with water on the way out. Walk-up vaccinations were also available and followed a similar process. “I work at the Children’s Center on campus,” said Crystal Delatorre, a fine arts major. “They sent us over one by one. It was very easy and quicker than I thought. I hate shots, but it went smoothly.”
In an effort to coordinate the county’s efforts to respond to a pandemic, Golden West College and Saddleback Valley Community Church offered similar events at the same time. “This is a multi-agency drill that serves a dual purpose,” said Howard Sutter, public information and communications administrative manager for the Orange County Health Care Agency. It’s “part disaster drill to determine how quickly we can respond, as well as free flu shots for members of the community.” Upon arrival, cars were tagged with a sticker and timed to see how
long it would take to get from entrance to exit said Valerie Orleans, CSUF Public Affairs Management. “This helps us to time how fast we can manage people in case of an epidemic,” Orleans said. The Orange County Health Department promoted the event throughout the community and CSUF promoted the event to students and staff through its Web site and e-mails. “We had 595 vehicles come through and 153 walk-ups,” said Orleans. “Overall it went off very smoothly, considering multiple agencies were involved.”
DECADE: of Feeling the ‘Goodness’ celebrated hART: Featured at opening (From Page One)
and began working with Robert Freeman, the network’s communications director. “I was really impressed by the students’ work,” Freeman said. “Even if this event breaks even, it still is successful because 60 people who did not know about our organization
learned about our organization. Essentially, it pays for itself and everyone had a nice time.” The students prepared a presentation showing the audience the philanthropy work the network does worldwide. Freeman addressed the audience and spoke about the meaning and the objective the event was serving, and he
thanked the audience for the support. Free salsa dancing lessons were offered to everyone, and people were dancing on the dance floor. “I was happy with the turnout of people. I liked the fact that the audience was impacted by the PowerPoint presentation we gave. It seemed they were pleased the work we did on it. I felt gratified that they
appreciated it,” Gomez said. This was the first event the network has had in Orange County area. Blasco said the event raised nearly $1,000. “I liked the teamwork aspect of it. I felt each of us had an important task, and each of us knew what we had to do. We did this together,” Najarro said.
ASI: Board of Directors selected in election (From Page One) other candidate. “I want to thank all the students who came out to vote and who supported me. I will be working hard to keep my campaign promises,” Sullivan said. Carolina Trisi was victorious in her fight for the first seat in the College of Communications. “I want to get the campus to recognize the communications department,” Trisi said. “Because we’re on the other side
of the street, sometimes we don’t get the recognition that we deserve,” she said. The College of the Arts and the College of Education had no candidates running and those seats remain vacant. Stephanie Sprowl took the seat for the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics. “A lot of my friends came to support me,” Sprowl said. “It was a nice celebration.” Sprowl said her goal is to help students access ASI leadership and
money provided by the Interclub Council, and to get more students to vote in campus elections. “The most you can do is make them aware of the elections, of what ASI is, what ASI means to them, and leave it in their hands from there,” Sprowl said. Sprowl’s opponent Phuong Le said the election was a great experience and that all students should go out for ASI at least once. Lone candidate Adam Aguilar prevailed in his campaign for the College of Engineering and Com-
puter Science. Mark Pham succeeded in his bid for the College of Health and Human Services even though his name wasn’t on the ballot. “He was late for the candidate orientation meeting,” Fernando said. “If a candidate is late for the meeting, they can’t be on the ballot.” Pham received all 60 write-in votes. “I want to put together something powerful,” Pham said. “Something we can be proud of outside the campus.”
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dently. “It’s the first time I’ve taken my artwork anywhere other than my room. It makes me feel good about pursuing any kind of art,” CSUF photography major Justin Viega said. Liberal studies lecturer Bruce Rubin and Professor Paul Fitzjarrald sat in the center of the room and played for the crowd throughout the night with their guitar and mandolin. “This is our third night playing here and tonight has been the most people we’ve had,” Rubin said. “I’m enjoying just being a part of the background.” The interior of the cafe is vivaciously colored. Shelves along the walls are loaded with various items like coffee mugs, stuffed monkeys, different types of candy and T-shirts. Tables decorated with colorful lights and lit candles with umbrellas in their center filled the building. Many people listened to the live music and ate food as they sat and socialized. A Fullerton High School student in a monkey suit jumped around on the corner of the cafe to
get the attention of those passing by. “This place is different than other cafes. Tonight has been fun because a lot of people have showed up,” said employee and CSUF psychology student Claudia Franco. The cafe offers discounts to students, such as 10 percent off all drinks and sandwiches, happy hours and free coffee Fridays. A highlight of the cafe is the free wireless Internet it provides to its customers. Later in the night, a local band named Dean played songs and livened up the atmosphere even more. “When I got here, the place started filling up,” said Nick Mireles, the lead singer of the band. “This is exactly the kind of crowd I was anticipating to perform in front of.” A raffle was held at the end of the night. Prizes such as gift certificates and camera covers were awarded to the lucky winners. The proceeds of the night earned from the raffle, purchases off the menu and any donations that were made went to Hart Community Homes to better the venture as well as saving up for future visions.
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MOney
Networking is the Name of the Game Going out and meeting people may be the key to landing your dream job by carol rojas
Daily Titan Staff Writer news@dailytitan.com
Cal State Fullerton freshmen trying to pass their first semester of college may have an additional challenge ahead of them. Apart from studying for finals and acing midterm papers, smart freshman should also begin chumming up to people in the professional world, suggested the U.S. Department of Labor.
According to the department, 50 percent of jobs are obtained through networking. Studies have additionally shown that students who get an early start at the networking game have a better chance of landing a job when they graduate from college. “The average job seeker will need to contact 60 to 100 people over the course of their job search, depending on the level of their position,” said Jennifer Floren, founder and CEO of Experience, an online resource for college students entering the professional world. “The earlier college students begin networking, the easier it will come.” CSUF Career Center Industry Specialist Laura Matz believes that the possibility for networking can be found virtually anywhere. “Every fellow student, classmate, professor or campus staffer is potentially a contact,” Matz said. “Every meeting, social event, class or workshop is a networking opportunity. Even when you are not actively searching for a job or internship, be aware of how you treat others and build positive relationships with everyone. Students can network with anyone, because everyone is a part of your network.” “Nonstop Networking” author Andrea Nierenberg said that even though networking has become an inevitable factor in landing the perfect job, it should be far from challenging. The novice networker should think outside the box. Instead of reserving business chats to conferences and conventions, she recommended job seekers be aware
of networking opportunities in their everyday lives. “The point is to be constantly aware of opportunities to meet new people, because you never know who will turn out to be a great networking contact,” said Nierenberg in a recent interview with monster.com. “People looking for jobs should capitalize on silence
and take advantage of situations in which people tend to just stare at their feet.” Although some students may feel overwhelmed with the thought of preparing business cards and becoming chatty with complete strangers, others seem to be getting a head start. “The best way to network is over a casual setting,” said Jasmin Aleman, a senior communications major. “People tend to be more open to questions and answers and they get a better feel for who you are.”
When it comes to what to say to the person that may hold the key to your future, Experience’s Web site said the consensus among experts is clear: Job seekers should sell themselves. The Web site recommended having a 15 to 30 second “elevator pitch” ready. This should be a quick, upbeat summary of skills and desires about the job market. The pitch should apply in every networking situation, whether it’s contacting people via e-mail or it’s standing face-to-face in an elevator.
Once the networking contact is set, staying in touch is vital in reaping the benefits of developing a network. In the midst of a job search, students should always keep their contacts up to date on their progress. In the job search game, perseverance is key. “Make an effort to be on good terms with everyone you meet, never burn a bridge, and never, never quit,” Matz said. “Persistence pays off. A good job is worth the time and effort it takes. You will not be sorry you worked so hard.”
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OPINION Titan Editorial Providing insight, analysis and perspective since 1960
Every citizen of this country should be guaranteed that their vote matters, that their vote is counted, and that in the voting booth, their vote has a much weight as that of any CEO, any member of Congress, or any President. Barbara Boxer
WORD on the Street Do you vote? If so, what prompts you to vote?
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All Fired Up As families prepare funerals and grasp for closure after the arrest of a Beaumont man charged with arson deaths of the Esperanza firefighters, we can’t help but spurn the notion that responsibility can be so easily funneled onto the head of one man. The arrest culminates a drawnout hat trick by the agencies involved to divert the attention from their misjudgment. Exactly who is to blame can be debated. So why not start with Fire Chief John R. Hawkins of the Riverside County Fire Department? The five firefighters were killed when, according to the U.S. Forest Service, a quick shift in wind speed and direction engulfed the men with literally no time to react. What is less emphasized is the fact that the firemen were on a ridge in the remotely populated area that had been fully evacuated, trying to save a weekend vacation property. It’s more disconcerting to consider Hawkins’ message to the community writ-
ten this past August after his appointment. He said he places a priority on the core values of safety. Was valuing vacant property over the wellbeing of these men really an example of Hawkins’ priorities? Next is the neglect of the DC10. Nearby in Victorville is the nations largest firefighting jumbo jet. But according to the California Department of Forestry, no calls were ever made requesting the machine. This, despite the fact that every meteorologist in the area had warned of impeding Santa Ana winds that ultimately fueled the conflagration. The department limited its use of the plane this year due to its $80,000-a-day price tag. Who deemed budgetary concerns an influencing factor in a firefighting service? So, though the alleged arsonist is no angel, the other players responsible for the mistakes in judgment in the Esperanza fires should be given their fair share of the blame.
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“I don’t like to vote, because I’m not into politics. All of the commercials just confuse me.”
“I can’t vote, I’m not a U.S. citizen, but when I get my dual citizenship I probably will vote.”
“I don’t vote. I should register, because I’m complaining all the time.”
“Everybody votes. If I didn’t, my mom and dad’s vote would cancel each other out.”
“I vote because I like to feel that my voice is heard amongst the masses in regard to social and political issues.”
Voter Apathy Among College Students By Beth Cunningham For the Daily Titan
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Now that Election Day is here, college students seem to be headed everywhere but the polls, especially during a nonpresidential election year where voter attendance typically drops. An epidemic of a “nonvoting class” has been sweeping the nation ever since the voting age was dropped to 18 during the Vietnam era among college-age citizens. “We don’t care and don’t have the time,” student Liz Cantwell said briskly. Though Cantwell, a sophomore at Cal State Fullerton, voted in the last election, she understands why the majority of students are not motivated to vote during this era of political scandal and deceit. Although, if voting is simply a “lack of time” issue, then in the fu-
ture an absentee ballot is a simple solution to avoid the trouble of making it to the polls. Confusion also arises when there is an obvious disconnect between what the election commercials display and what is actually written in the proposition, which can get puzzling. Always read your voter guide so you know exactly what you are voting for. However, the question still remains: what will it take to restore voting enthusiasm to young Americans? In the 2004 election, the “Rock the Vote” campaign showed great success by using such celebrities as Snoop Dogg, Justin Timberlake and Christina Applegate to increase enthusiasm among college students. There wasn’t any such movement this year. According to data released by the U.S. Census Bureau, in the 2004 election the voting rate among 18-
to 24-year-old citizens was 47 percent compared with a 72 percent rate for citizens 55 and older. This voter turnout was surprisingly high compared to the 2000 election where it was reported that only 28 percent of 18- to 24-year-olds voted. Noticeably after Sept. 11, Americans, in particular young people, were inundated with patriotism. Five years later, with an Iraqi war still underway, the attitude toward politics has turned bleak. This is exceptionally true since the American October death toll stood at 103, the highest monthly figure of the war. “I can see why people don’t want to vote. Look at what you’re voting for today. Some of the most crooked congressmen in the history of this country ... I can see why people get turned off,” said Anthony R. Fellow, chair of the communications department. Through this trying time in United States politics, Fellow tries to remain
optimistic and feels the government needs new leadership; a candidate with new ideas and energy – “a JFK type.” New leadership would hopefully bring about a sort of revolution in the political arena. For decades the U.S. has prided itself on its democratic society. We are a country where citizens are encouraged to take an active role in the government by voting. Though I often feel we live in a time where shady car dealers are trusted more than politicians, I have faith that one day the pendulum will swing and excitement for politics will be restored. Such a change should start with us. College students should take the initiative to change attitudes and show that we do care who is representing our country. After all, politicians won’t care about issues concerning our age group until they see us heading toward the polls. Get out and vote!
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November 6, 2006
SPORTS
Women’s Soccer Advances Into the NCAA Tournament The Titans capture their second straight Big West Tournament trophy BY ALVIN ANOL
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As they wiped the tears from their faces, smiles were on everyone’s faces on the Cal State Fullerton women’s soccer team when they were called to midfield Sunday to accept their trophy for winning the Big West Conference Tournament. Powered by two goals from junior Kristen Boujos, the Titans successfully defended their Big West Conference Tournament title with a 2-1 victory over Cal Poly San Luis Obispo in the tournament final. “It was just a scramble in front of the net and we’re told to be selfish there, so I just turned to shoot it,” Boujos said of her game-winning goal. “It’s one of those moments that everything just comes together.” Boujos’ game-winning goal came in the 77th minute and her performance in the final earned her Big West Conference Tournament MVP honors. “We’ve really been expecting it, and for it to come in this final with two fantastic goals, we’re really proud of her,” said senior goalkeeper Karen Bardsley of Boujos. “As soon as [the second goal] went in, I knew that it was it.” The championship victory came for the Titans despite being the No. 3 seed in the Big West Tournament. The low seed was indicative of a season that has been anything but smooth. “There are times when I didn’t think we were going to get it done,” Titans Head Coach Ali Khosrosha-
By Karl Thunman/Daily Titan PLAYING ROUGH – CSUF’s Casey Schostag [right] battles Cal Poly San Luis Obispo’s Carrie Andrews for the ball. hin said. “The group just kept working and working and got better every game. I’m just very thankful that this
group decided to come together.” Bardsley, who had three saves on Sunday also entered the season not
knowing how the team would perform. “I came into this season, to be
honest, not really knowing what to expect,” Bardsley said. “We’ve had a lot of ups and downs. To bring it all the way here and to bring it together, it’s amazing.” Boujos opened the scoring in the first half during the 11th minute, heading a goal off a cross from junior Candice Byler. Cal Poly did not go down without a fight though. Down 1-0 in the second half, the Mustangs brought continuous pressure to open the half and it paid off in the 59th minute. Just five yards away from the goal, Cal Poly sophomore Emily Hein beat two defenders and shot the ball toward the back right post and past Bardsley. The goal by the Mustangs seemed to give them some momentum. A timeout with 20 minutes remaining helped settle the Titans. “When you start to get tired the first thing that goes is communication,” junior and Titan captain Stacey Thompson said. “So we wanted to make sure we were all on the same page.” One thing the Titans had to fight was their tiring legs. “Our legs were getting heavy because we were getting overly excited and playing a little bit too much through ball,” Thompson said. “It got kind of looking like a tennis match for a while. Sometimes we were just wearing ourselves out. “ Next up for the Titans is the NCAA tournament – CSUF earned an automatic berth after winning the Big West Conference tournament. “Considering all the adversity we’ve been through, all the travel we’ve been through – we’ve done a lot of growing up,” Khosroshahin said. “A lot of growing up. They put it on the line today and they got it done. I couldn’t be prouder.”
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Schostag’s Goal Key to Upset BY JAMES THOMPSON
Daily Titan Staff Writer sports@dailytitan.com
The No. 3 – seeded Cal State Fullerton women’s soccer team got into the Big West Conference Tournament title match Sunday when they upset the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos, 2-1, Friday at George Allen field in Long Beach State. In Friday’s match against the No. 2 seeded Gauchos, the Titans drew first blood in the 35th minute when junior forward Candice Byler booted a majestic 30-yard bomb that curled perfectly into the right corner of the goal. Byler said she wanted to come out and be more aggressive than usual, taking all the shots for Fullerton in the first half. “It was a cross,” Byler said. “I had no idea it went in. My teammate had to tell me.” The Gauchos tied score in the 64th minute on a penalty kick goal from forward Allie Kueny. The Titans showed their mettle by answering quickly on a goal from sophomore Casey Schostag that ended up being the game winner in the 66th minute. The victory was extra sweet for the Titans who wanted to avenge a 4-1 loss to the Gauchos on Oct. 13. “It feels good to get back at them,” Schostag said. “The first game [vs. UCSB] was a fluke. We won when it counted.” Titan senior goalkeeper Karen Bardsley recorded seven saves. “We knew they thought they were going to run all over us,” Bardsley said.
Volleyball Surprises at Titan Gym CSUF snaps a 53-match losing streak to UC Santa Barbara on senior night BY AARON HOLTSCLAW
Daily Titan Staff Writer sports@dailytitan.com
It took 53 attempts and 25 seasons, but Cal State Fullerton volleyball finally won a game against the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos Saturday at the Titan Gym. The Titans victory in five games (23-30, 30-25, 30-22, 19-30, 1510) came in front of a big crowd who came to see Titan seniors Amanda Pfielschiefter, Danielle Hitzeman, Breanna Trudeau and Jenna Carney on “Senior Night.” “It hasn’t completely sunk in,” said Titan Head Coach Carolyn Zimmerman about the victory after the match. “It’s a remarkable accomplishment for the girls.” Game 1 started with the Gauchos going on a 5-1 run as they never relented and rolled to a 30-23 win. The Titans turned it around in Game 2 and pulled away in the end with a 30-25 win. The third game of the night featured Titan sophomore Brittany Moore posting her first career service ace as a Titan. Freshman Alex Wolnisty had five kills in Game 3 along with two blocks. “Everything seemed to click tonight,” Wolnisty said. “It’s about time we beat them, we are taking a step in the right direction, and I look forward to seeing what we do in the next three years.” The Titans took a backwards slide in Game 4 as they fell to the Gauchos 30-15. The match would be decided in a fifth game. “We needed to pick it up and play together and play aggressive and we did,” Pfielschiefter said. Game 5 started slow until the Titans started to pull away and eventually sealed the win on a kill by Titan sophomore phenom Brittany Moore for the first victory over the Gauchos ever. “Our team has learned a lot about these types of matches,” Zimmerman said referring to matches going five games. “As a coach, I’ve learned different ways to talk to them.”
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