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The Student Voice of California State University, Fullerton
Volume 96 Issue 6
‘Stars’ brings in big money
A presidential history Library archivists analyzing documents spanning 40 years of CSUF presidents
JAMIE CORPUZ Daily Titan About 400 boxes make up what may be the most complete collection of campus presidential documents in the California State University system. Patricia Prestinary, library archivist, was tasked with accessioning the presidential papers, recording the contents of the collection and adding them to the library’s collection. She suggests that these documents provide interesting insights into nearly 40 years of Cal State Fullerton’s history and serve as a resource to those interested in researching public administration, education or community history. The compilation of records, correspondences, photographs and other documents was acquired in 2011 after former-President Milton Gordon’s retirement. The lot primarily chronicles Gordon’s term, but includes significant selections from President Jewel Plummer Cobb’s tenure as well as that of L. Donald Shields, who held the post from 1970 to 1980. Highlights include documents on the founding of international exchange programs with China, Mexico and notably the headline-making exchange with the Moscow Institute for Steel and Alloy, which at the time was still part of the
USSR. The collection also traces major fundraising and program developments. Under Gordon, CSUF enjoyed its most lucrative fundraising years. This includes Steven G. Mihaylo’s $30 million donation to the College of Business and Economics, which now carries his name. It was also during Gordon’s tenure that the university experienced a surge in diversity initiatives. When Gordon retired, CSUF was ranked fourth in the United States in awarding undergraduate degrees to hispanics, according to U.S. Department of Education data reported in Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education. Though this collection promises to contain valuable information, it is not yet accessible. The 400 boxes now processed and cataloged are stashed and scattered around the University Archives and Special Collections. “Space is really at a premium in the library right now,” said Susan Tschabrun, Ph.D., former Interim University Librarian and current University Archives and Special Collections Coordinator. The earthquake last March resulted in the closure of more than half of the Pollak Library’s southern half. Access will be limited for an indefinite period pending decisions to be made by the Library Committee and a number of other administrative committees. SEE LIBRARY
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Student starts streetwear company Marketing student Matthew Macias founded Kingdom Clothing Co. three years ago
ADRIAN GARCIA For the Daily Titan Matthew Macias, a 22-year-old marketing student, wakes up everyday with the same mentality. He asks himself what he can do for his company. Whether it’s through a Facebook status or a Tweet, Macias makes sure to always re-establish the brand of his company, Kingdom Clothing Co., with himself and its followers. Kingdom, stylized as KNGDM, was started by Macias three years ago while he was working at Sports Chalet. He had a passion for snowboarding, but he knew he wouldn’t become a professional snowboarder. That’s when the idea for KNGDM came along. When thinking of a niche in casual streetwear to target, the idea of using animals as an influence opened
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Kingdom Clothing Co. produces casual streetwear that is inspired by animals.
up endless doors for designs for Macias. He sought to channel his inner spirit-animal into his clothing designs to create what can be described as urban chic fashion, with a signature lion printed on most
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of their products. “I thought the name Animal Kingdom was too cheesy and cliché, so that’s where I came up with Kingdom Clothing,” Macias said. While working at
Zumiez, he came across Scott Luchinger, a customer who eventually became his business partner and graphic designer. Just from speaking to Macias, Luchinger knew there was something different
about him, he said. Luchinger had previous experience working in the clothing industry, but none of his ventures really took off. Luchinger said the passion with which Macias presented his project set him apart from the rest. Most of his other partners were not fully committing to a project, which eventually led to its downfall. Luchinger then sought out the help of his friend Evan Skijek, also known as Skitz Kraven, a rapper from Orange County to help promote the brand. Luchinger met Skijek while working at BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse. They instantly clicked because they were the only two people blanketed in tattoos. One day after work, Skijek played some of his songs for Luchinger and was blown away. Now, Skijek is one of the first artists to be sponsored by Kingdom. SEE KINGDOM
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Concert Under the Stars, Cal State Fullerton’s largest fundraising event of the year, has already raised twice as much money for student programs as last year’s event. The concert, which carries a price tag of about $250,000, takes a year to plan and requires the help of more than 125 volunteers, said Michele Cesca, associate vice president for Central Development in University Advancement. The concert has been a university event for over two decades and in its early years, was a far cry from the expensive gala it is today. It returned from a fiveyear hiatus last year, drawing a crowd of 3,000. It started as a small community affair, with about 500 to 600 attendees who could sit on the lawn or reserve a table for $100, said Interim Dean of the College of the Arts Jim Taulli. Attendance this year is expected to run into the thousands, and table reservations run from $300 to $10,000. The shift to a larger event came after CSUF’s 50th anniversary, and the fundraising goals have grown too, Taulli said. “Last year ... we were able to return $25,000 to the campus as a net profit,” Cesca said. The goals for this year’s event, however, are much higher. University President Mildred García set a gross fundraising goal for this year at $360,000, a goal which has already been met, and a more long-term goal of raising $1 million in a single night, Cesca said. Funds raised first go back into paying for the event and the remainder goes to the university. “The beauty of it is that the donors get to designate where they want it to go,” Cesca said. The goal of the event is still to bring the community together, display the talent of the performers and to raise money for students. This year’s theme is “All That Jazz” and will feature performances by alumni and students, as well as faculty, including Grammy Award winner Bill Cunliffe. García will also dance in one of the performances.
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