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You’ve got some reading to do in between classes, so you pack your textbooks into your bag. Hundreds of pages weigh down your backpack as you trek from your parking spot at Chapman Park. By the time you make it to class, you’re exhausted. An alternative: A sleek, half-pound iPad Mini. Last semester, 233 iPad Minis were provided to students in three bottleneck courses, classes with notoriously high rates of students dropping or failing, as part of a pilot program meant to replace hard copy textbooks with digital alternatives. Of the 233 students who participated, just four students dropped, a success rate of 98.4 percent. The goal of the program was to increase academic

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success and persistence, decrease the number of times students repeat a class and help instructors rethink their approach to student success. Kristen Stang, director of the Academic Technology Center at the time of the program, led the program. With the iPad Mini, students were provided access to free digital books, even if the students declined to use the tablets. Instant access to information was the main focus in the program. Digital books were emphasized due to their portability and reduced prices. The iPads were a surprise to students—it wasn’t listed in the course description when students were registering for classes. The free digital books would be accessible through Titanium for all participating students, and the tablets came pre-configured with access to campus Wi-Fi for immediate access.

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Students who took part in the iPad pilot program were significantly less likely to drop their class, and the great majority of survey responses regarding the program were positive.

Readership Program expands locations Budget increase allows for new newspaper stands in southern half of campus

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A $5,000 increase to the budget of the Readership Program allows for more newspapers to be distributed to students.

The smell of the paper, the ink on your fingers— it’s hard to replace a good old fashioned newspaper. The Associated Students, Inc. Readership Program that has provided copies of local and national newspaper to students for more than a year, recently got a budget bump that will put more papers in the hands of more students. The newspapers, previously available in the Titan Student Union and other locations in the north half of campus, will now be available on the south side thanks to a $5,000 budget increase.

Copies of USA Today, the Los Angeles Times, the Daily Titan and the Orange County Register will now be available in College Park and Steven G. Mihaylo Hall. The expansion came about when ASI was approached by business and economics students asking for a stand to be placed in Steven G. Mihaylo Hall. “I was interested in bringing valuable news resources to Mihaylo students in order to foster creative conversations inside and outside the classroom,” 22-year-old Matt Slagle said. After a successful trial run, ASI installed a permanent newsstand in Mihaylo Hall and later included College Park. SEE ASI

The Muck displays Japanese artwork Muckenthaler Cultural Center pays tribute to Fullerton’s sister city, Fukui, Japan

HEATHER MYERS Daily Titan The Muckenthaler Cultural Center is hosting a new gallery exhibit to pay tribute to one of Fullerton’s sister cities, Fukui, Japan. Each year, the center honors one of the sister cities, which are cities in different countries linked together for the purpose of

cultural exchange, through cultural artwork based on a scheduled rotation. This year it was Fukui’s turn. Matthew Leslie, director of exhibitions at Muckenthaler Cultural Center, said they wanted the exhibit to really focus on something that came from the city in Japan. This exhibit features artwork and prints on washi paper. The word washi translates to Japanese paper, “wa” meaning Japanese and “shi” meaning

paper. The washi paper highlighted the epitome of Japanese fine art, Leslie said, “ ... because Fukui is a place where very well-made washi comes from.” This elegantly simple paper requires an elaborate manufacturing process that is rarely practiced in the country. Washi is made from the raw materials that are found in the inner barks of three plants. SEE WASHI

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All participating students were asked to engage in an anonymous survey at end of the semester. Of the 100 survey participants, over 70 percent found the iPad useful for the class, and similar numbers reported using the provided ebook on the iPad. Eighty percent also reported using the iPad to access Titanium. “The biggest thing that came out of it for me was choice. There was definitely some preferential things for students. One student reported that they got e-books for all their classes,” Stang said. “Another student said it’s distracting to read a book on an iPad … ” Concerns from the surveyed students ranged from potential distractions to Wi-Fi connection issues. The survey also showed that the benefits of the pilot were substantial and positive.

A large majority of students responded positively to using ebooks on the iPad Minis. Nearly 90 percent said they were mostly or completely happy with their digital book experience. Students also used the devices for note-taking and accessing and storing course materials. With the positive response from the pilot period, John Carroll, Ph.D., interim director of academic technology, hopes to expand the program. “We hope to make the program available in more courses,” Carroll said. “In addition to the e-textbooks, there will be a greater number of course-related apps available through the iPads.” Carroll hopes to provide more access to course materials while keeping costs down. The pilot has helped the program develop through student feedback, and plans for phase two of the pilot are expected to take place in the near future.

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CSUF ADPi chapter apologizes for racially insensitive recruitment training event

CYNTHIA WASHICKO Daily Titan Cal State Fullerton sorority Alpha Delta Pi, Zeta Alpha chapter, was issued a list of sanctions after holding a racially insensitive “Taco Tuesday” event as part of their recruitment training week. A majority of members in the sorority attended the event, many dressed in culturally insensitive costumes including sombreros, serapes and in some cases, gang clothing. Included in these sanctions is a ban on rushing during the fall 2014 semester and a probationary period that will last through 2015. CSUF’s ADPi chapter released a statement Monday

regarding the event and sanctions. “We are profoundly embarrassed about our naïveté and lack of judgment,” Chapter President Mikel Floth said. “We understand now that a culture should never be a costume. We would never intend to hurt or disrespect anyone, and are devastated to learn that we did. We have already apologized to Hispanic groups on campus, and have had a productive meeting with Dr. Oseguera, Cal State Fullerton’s Dean of Students. We have received the sanctions and are committed to fulfilling them. We’re actively working to partner with student organizations to launch a campus-wide awareness campaign, and are scheduling cultural diversity and bystander intervention training sessions

for our chapter members. We are committed to doing whatever we can to educate ourselves and our broader community on this important topic. We plan to emerge from this a wiser, stronger and closer group of women.” ADPi’s national organization also released a comment Monday on the event. “We’re disappointed in the choices our CSU Fullerton chapter made,” International President Tammie S. Pinkston said. “However, we are encouraged by how quickly they have taken full responsibility for their decisions, and are working hard to seek out education and build the kind of awareness that will prevent this kind of insensitivity from taking place again–not only within their chapter, but also throughout their campus.”

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Voting rights take center stage Constitution Day panel will focus on voter identification and registration trends

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New Readership Program stands have been implemented in College Park and Mihaylo Hall.

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“We actually are monitoring how many papers are being picked up and how much its being used, and that got a really good response,” said Neha Ansari, chair of the ASI Board of Directors. ASI wanted to focus on areas of the campus with high traffic so the stands would be received well and not obstruct any pathways, Ansari said. ASI consulted with the deans of the Steven G. Mihaylo College of Business and Economics and the College of Communications before implementing the new stands in the college’s respective buildings, Ansari said. The USA Today sponsored Readership Program now has

a stand located in The Gastronome, the Student Recreation Center, Mihaylo Hall, College Park, two in the Titan Student Union and one on the Irvine Campus. ASI is charged by the number of papers that are picked up daily. The Register is priced at 35 cents, the LA Times at 50 cents and USA Today at 55 cents. Copies of the Daily Titan are free. The program costs about $270 per day and has $35,000 allocated in the budget for the program. Before moving forward with any future plans for the Readership Program, the board will collect data on current locations, but Ansari says they are always looking for feedback and student input.

This Wednesday, Cal State Fullerton will host experts on the U.S. Constitution to discuss challenges that voters face in the United States. The debate will consider voter identification laws, which vary among states. California remains one of the few states that doesn’t require residents to show any type of document to vote, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures. This year’s focus on voter registration issues falls in line with the upcoming election season, one of the reasons the topic was chosen, said Steven Stambough, chair of the Division of Politics, Administration and Justice. Stambough, one of the panelists, plans to discuss the changes and trends in voter registration laws. “Last year we discussed constitutional issues of privacy in an age of heightened security concerns,” Stambough said. “With this year being an election year, we thought that something about voter registration would be a good idea.”

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Constitution Day event will focus on voting rights issues in light of the November elections.

Neal Kelley, Registrar of Voters in Orange County, will be another panelist. Kelley plans to discuss the process of voting in Orange County and how students can get involved in the election, said Stambough. Paul Peretz, professor of political science and public administration, will be addressing voting rights violations. Those violations can come in a variety of forms, and prevent eligible

voters from casting their ballot. “If you want to exclude someone from the voting process, there are a variety of ways that you can do that,” Peretz said. Native Americans with limited access to voting locations have a very low rate of casting a ballot. Tribal members in Montana, for example, are at a disadvantage because courthouses are more than 100 miles away round-trip. The

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The CSUF Anime Club meets every Thursday at 5 p.m. in the TSU Ontiveros Room. They get together to discuss and appreciate the many different forms of Japanese animation.

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CSUF Anime Club gathers students who enjoy Japanese anime and cosplay

TROI MCADORY Daily Titan Pokémon, Dragon Ball Z and Sailor Moon are some of the childhood cartoons many students grew up watching on weekdays after school while munching on their favorite snack and swinging their legs from a chair because their feet didn’t reach the ground. Commonly known as anime (Japanese animation), those cartoons spanned various genres that the creators believed would cater mostly to kids. Some shows were action packed like Naruto with powerful jutsus (a ninja art) or dramatic like Neon Genesis Evangelion with battling mecha robots. For some, these cartoons are still kept dear, well into adulthood. The CSUF Anime Club aims to nurture these feelings of nostalgia.

Anime lovers gather to socialize about those missed animations and new ones that have emerged over the years. The club hosts events that include playing traditional Japanese games or collectible card games from some of their favorite shows such as Death Note or Yu-GiOh! to help old and new members bond. To show their full appreciation, members sometimes dress as their favorite characters, also known as cosplaying. Members enjoy this aspect a lot more because it makes them feel like a celebrity for a day when they get their picture taken. Anime Club President David Hernandez is very committed to making sure his members are enjoying themselves. The club has some fun upcoming events returning, and new members will enjoy events like the Halloween costume party on campus.

The club will host a cosplay picnic on Nov. 27 in Fountain Valley, with food and outdoor games, he said. Hernandez said the majority of the events the club does are done in cosplay and the picnic is one of the more traditional ones, which they have held since 2004. “We invite other schools to join us like Cal States, UCs, Chapman,” Hernandez said. “It’s a pretty big event.” Hector Mendez, 19, a physics major, has been a member of the club for a year. He attended one of the meetings in a purple wig and a matching shirt. The wig just slightly brushed his shoulders and covered his right eye, but Mendez said the color was slightly off and the hair style wasn’t exactly how he’d wanted. Mendez was testing the wig out to see if it was to his liking because he was cosplaying as Lucifer from

the show Devil is a Part Timer. “The show starts off in the mythical world and this evil demon is trying to enslave a fictional world and a hero steps in to stop him,” Mendez said. “But they end up getting transported into Japan and have no way to restore their magic.” Mendez is very animated when talking about the show and his appearance. Because he doesn’t cosplay often, he’s received a lot of help from more experienced members who know some tricks. Since anime originated in Japan, it’s no surprise members of the Anime Club would love to visit the country. Not only are they captivated by the animations, they admire the Japanese culture as well. Some have studied it in class, while others have taught themselves the language. Public relations student Melanie Tong has also been an Anime Club member for

a year. Tong said her genre interests tend to differ based on how she is feeling on a particular day, though she is more drawn to action, slice of life or comedy. Tong said she unintentionally made many of her fellow members envious because she went to Tokyo, Japan with an educational group. She even knows how to read the complex kanji because she took a course in high school.

For an upcoming meeting, there will be an event where Anime Club members can compete to see who can make the most creative bento, a Japanese lunch box meal. However, taste does not play a factor in it. The Anime Club would love for more people to come out to join the club and get excited over anime pop culture. The club will be at Days of Discovery Sept. 17 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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Kozo, mitsumata and gampi are all native to Japan and are key components to the paper-making procedure. Other fiber-like materials such as hemp, horse hair and gold foil are sometimes mixed in with the tree pulp for decorative effect. The process starts by stripping the tough bark off the branches. The pliable innards are then separated, cleaned,

pounded and stretched. In order to turn the pulp into a paste-like substance, fermented hibiscus root is mixed in. After the puree has been made, it is tossed onto a bamboo mesh screen and set out to dry and eventually becomes paper. Washi paper has a wide variety of purposes, including printing, bookbinding, lighting and collage-making. The paper is also known to have a part in making furniture, toys and clothing

in Japan. All of the artwork was provided by the artists themselves. Leslie contacted most of the artists and asked if they would be willing to feature their work. Most of the artists are from Southern California, while others come from as far away as North California, he said. Leslie had some help from a shop called Haromi Paper in Santa Monica, who sells fine papers from around the world and

specializes in Japanese paper. They were able to suggest some artists for the exhibit. Some of the artists that are showcased in the exhibit include Mary Sherwood Brock, Bernie Jones, Sahn Klee, Seiko Tachibana and many others. The exhibit is located in the art gallery of the Muckenthaler Cultural Center and is spread out among four different rooms. The art is very diverse, ranging from brightly

colored, energetic prints to darker, more simplistic ones. Despite the different variety of artwork that is displayed, it is evident that each one of them serves a purpose for being there. The hidden gem that hangs in the back room of the exhibit is the most exquisite piece of all the prints presented. The large piece of art is made up smaller, rectangular prints decorated with different variations of blue ink patterns and hung

high across the room on a string. Leslie said he hopes visitors take away a new sense of appreciation for handmade paper. He hopes that visitors will realize, “what you can do with something that is well made and how important it is to start with good materials when you are working on something.” The washi paper exhibit has attracted about 1,048 visitors since its grand opening in July, and will run through Sept. 28.

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Putting the A.I. into musicality New music plug-in software could help amatuer musicians find their sound

GUSTAVO VARGAS Daily Titan The act of creating music has been around for a long time. As the world progressed, so did acts of expression. The technology used to make music has greatly advanced and changed over the years. These changes have allowed musicians to create sounds and music that once could have never existed. Modern technology has reached a level in which software can do more than just record new sounds. The technology being designed is such that computers will be able to understand music the same way humans understand it, as opposed to digits of ones and zeros. Ryan Stables, a lecturer in audio engineering and acoustics at Birmingham City University, and his team at the Digital Media Technology Lab say they take computers and try to give them the capabilities to understand and process music in the way a human would. Stables’ The Semantic Audio Feature Extraction, or simply the SAFE Project, software has been released as a free downloadable package of plug-ins that are compatible with most music production software. However, they are a bit different than most other plug-ins; they apply the use of crowdsourcing as a unique twist. The idea behind this process is to make computers be able to interpret certain words like “groovy” or “dreamy” the way we sometimes use adjectives to describe certain music. Understanding that professional music production can be difficult to grasp and

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The SAFE Project software helps musicians connect keywords to certain musical characteristics to describe familiar sound effects.

can take some time before a person really gets it down, Stables hopes to make that journey less complicated. This innovation, however creative, would just be an extra tool to an already creative person. Creativity and imagination in the form of art is something at which humans are still firmly number one. The goal for his software is to allow musicians to spend as much time with their instruments and as little time learning how to use new software. This is indeed a nice thought, but a slightly outdated one.

Most modern musicians have at least a cursory knowledge of computers and general music software, making user friendliness a pleasant convenience but not a groundbreaking necessity. The software might appeal to amatuer musicians who are just starting to get into the world of music recording and for to those who may find it easier at first to let a plug-in add certain effects they might not have known about beforehand. For someone who doesn’t really know what reverb is,

it’s easier to want a piece of music to sound like it was recorded in a large empty space than to add and adjust the actual reverb. With the save feature on the program, users are able to tag certain words to their music in after which the software uses mathematical modeling to determine their meanings and applies effects that would best suit the word. The program works by linking the tags that people have used with the characteristics of the actual music. It then adds them to a central database, which are

divided by genre and other parameters. Using the load mode allows users to type in a type of sound they would like to achieve, such as “tangy” or “crunchy,” and then the software attempts to guess the kind of music the user is going for and applies certain effects to achieve the desired sounds. Of course plug-ins can’t save an already weak recording, so it’s not to say this could help people who are still learning to use their instruments. Stables is aware of the limitations of his

software. “Music production is an art form––it’s unrealistic to say that with software like this you could produce someone as good as Quincy Jones, who produced many of Michael Jackson’s songs. There’s a gap between intelligent computing and intelligent human beings,” Stables said in an interview with BBC. Despite its limitations, the software has plenty of potential for amateurs and novices, but it’s not that practical for those who truly want to create something unique.

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Lord of the french fries TROI MCADORY Daily Titan McDonald’s is easily the largest corporation in the world when it comes to fast food hamburgers. Dating as far back as 1955, it has been a household name for generations. McDonald’s hasn’t done much to change its famous burgers and fries. However, the company has recently added some educational and healthy alterations to its menu. On Aug. 1, the food chain announced that its locations in India will include books in Happy Meals instead of toys for a

two month period running until October, according to a report from DNA India. McDonald’s representatives said they believe this is a smart move that will aid the progression of education and encourage reading, according to a statement released by the company. Literacy is key to functioning in society, no matter the country. Children who read multiple times a week at home have an advantage over children who don’t, according to the National Center for Education Statistics, which is a component of the U.S. Department of Education. The company decided to offer healthy alternatives in the form of apple slices

to their meals instead of french fries in 2011. It was around this same time the company first started, discussing the possible implementation of books in the meals instead

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as many books as children in other countries do like United Kingdom. He also said that in India there are three books for every 100 children. McDonald’s released a

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of toys. Ranjit Paliath, the vice president of business operations for McDonald’s India West and South, said that in his country children do not have access to

statement saying they plan to keep toys as an element of the Happy Meal, but would like to broaden and explore their opportunities with their customers. McDonald’s understands

the families of today have changed from how they were when the company first started and would like to adapt with them. There was a moment when Americans were interested in knowing how many calories were in the foods they were eating, and many fast food chains quickly accommodated those needs and supplied the calories for each item on their menu. One of the best things about McDonalds’ initiative is that their goal is not limited to one country, but several countries. The company’s initiative to further educate children and promote healthier and more knowledgeable lifestyles is able to reach so many different places

because of McDonald’s global presence. Access to education is important no matter where it comes from. There can never be such a thing as having too much knowledge and McDonald’s wants to give every child an equal opportunity at that. There will be a series of original books released that contain information about nutrition, space, animals and exercise. McDonalds’ plan to have a wide variety of books made accessible to young children is a clever and noble one. The books are written on a level where children can understand them and a step in the right direction to keep them motivated about learning.

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HOROSCOPES

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PROVIDED BY: celebrity.yahoo.com/horoscope

ARIES

(MARCH 21 - APRIL 19):

You’re searching for permanence, which could mean a new home or a new approach to spirituality. A door opens today that is at least worthy of investigation. Check it out right away!

TAURUS

(APRIL 20 - MAY 20):

You’re a bit indulgent today -- of yourself, of your kids or maybe of that one obnoxious coworker. Let it happen, as your great energy shouldn’t be kept completely to yourself!

GEMINI

(MAY 21 - JUNE 20):

You are sorely tempted to walk away from that confrontation or other problem, but it must be faced headon. Steel yourself for whatever it is and you should be able to get right past it.

CANCER

(JUNE 21 - JULY 22):

At least one skeptical person comes around to your way of thinking today. You may wonder what exactly got into them, but that doesn’t mean that you need to worry about them long-term.

LEO

(JULY 23 - AUG. 22):

Some big, important project is almost done -- and you can’t believe you’re nearly where you want to be. Keep at it until it’s all the way to completion. Things should feel a lot better soon.

VIRGO

(AUG. 23 - SEPT. 22):

Your spiritual energy is just right for today’s big question. In fact, you may want to do nothing but just kick back and consider spiritual and philosophical issues. Why not? It helps you practically.

LIBRA

(SEPT. 23 - OCT. 22):

You’re facing some big problems with people -- but they’re all under the surface, so you may not even understand what’s going on until you’re in the thick of it. Just breathe and you should be fine.

SCORPIO

(OCT. 23 - NOV. 21):

It’s a great day to practice non-attachment, especially because things are getting a bit weird between you and one of the fixtures in your life. It may not be time for a breakup, but a separation could be good.

SAGITTARIUS

(NOV. 22 - DEC. 21):

One tiny detail is all it takes to trip you up today -- so make sure that you’re taking greater care with facts and figures! You probably spot the outlier before it becomes a serious problem.

CAPRICORN

(DEC. 22 - JAN. 19):

Remember to cover the basics today -- otherwise, you may find that your life starts to get really difficult later in the day. The good news is that even if that does happen, your good energy helps you cope.

AQUARIUS

(JA. 20 - FEB. 18):

Something odd happens midday that takes everyone -- especially you -- by surprise. It’s not likely to be a bad thing, but it may still feel uncomfortable at first. Roll with it and you should be fine.

PISCES

(FEB. 19 - MARCH 20):

You need to devote your energy toward creation today -- otherwise, you may stumble. It doesn’t take much for you to recharge your batteries -even a whispered, improvised poem will do!

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SPORTS

PAGE 8 SEPTEMBER 16, 2014 TUESDAY

CSUF offers athletic courses Cal State Fullerton has made several performance courses available for all students

JOSEPH ANDERSON Daily Titan Many college students might think the days of having a laid back PE class to get outside of the classroom are long gone once they enter a four-year institution. However, Cal State Fullerton is among the many schools who offer athletic “activity” courses that allow students to take part in a variety of sports. These sports courses are under the kinesiology department label, but students do not need to be studying that field to take part in one of those courses. Among the available sports for students are basketball, soccer, softball and even bowling. The course catalog offers a complete listing of these classes, most of which any student can enroll in. The courses range from beginning to advanced, so the higher level version of a particular sport might require a prerequisite course. For beginning level physical fitness activities, students do not need prior experience or any sort of approval in order to enroll. CSUF’s athletic courses present an opportunity for students to take part in a sport they have played their

whole lives, or allows them to learn a new sport they haven’t had the time for in the past. They serve as a legitimate alternative to intramural sports, since students will be learning the game before being thrown into competition. The classes are more structured than many instructional leagues, utilizing a knowledgeable professor to explain the proper form and technique to play a given sport. Since all participants will begin the course at or near the same skill level depending on the difficulty of the class, each student will be given the same opportunity to succeed against a reasonable level of competition. Often times, sports leagues feature diverse talent levels, which may not be suitable for someone who wanted to learn a sport late in their teen years. Many students enjoy the opportunity to have one class where they don’t feel the pressure of deadline assignments or time-consuming projects. While there is a writing component and some homework for each class, the professors ensure their course is just a supplement to an already busy schedule for their students. The activities courses are only one unit apiece, which serves as either an advantage

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Bowling is one of the wide variety of courses that students can enroll in at CSUF to take part in a sport for one unit of credit.

or disadvantage depending on the student’s situation. One advantage to a one unit course is that it can easily fit into most students schedules, since the maximum amount allowed by the school is 16, and most courses are three units. With a full slate of five three-unit classes, there is

still room to fit in an activity course that won’t overwhelm students with busy work. It’s meant to be a fun alternative to the stressful study grind. Senior kinesiology major Masato Fukushima can vouch for the practicality of these class activities. “We have to take those

classes as a part of our major, so the fact that they only take up one unit is a big relief,” Fukushima said. “Being able to go outside and get away from the classroom environment is a big plus as well.” For any students at CSUF interested in learning how to play a particular sport,

enrolling in the kinesiology course that teaches that activity is the ideal way to go. These courses are an excellent opportunity for students to get involved in a more laid-back environment, while developing their skills in a sport they’ve always wanted to try.

KINESIOLOGY PERFORMANCE COURSES 100 - PHYSICAL CONDITIONING

120A - BEGINNING GYMNASTICS

151A - BEGINNING AIKIDO

100A - BEGINNING JOGGING

120B - INTERMEDIATE GYMNASTICS

152A - BEGINNING KARATE

100B - INTERMEDIATE JOGGING

120C - ADVANCED GYMNASTICS

153 - WUSHU: CHINESE

103 - FITNESS WALKING 106A - CARDIO SPINNING

130A - BEGINNING BADMINTON 130B - INTERMEDIATE BADMINTON

MARTIAL ARTS 154 - SELF DEFENSE 155A - BEGINNING FENCING

110A - BEGINNING SWIMMING

131A - BEGINNING TENNIS

110B - INTERMEDIATE SWIMMING

131B - ADVANCED-BEGINNING TENNIS

160 - ULTIMATE FRISBEE

110C - ADVANCED SWIMMING

131C - INTERMEDIATE TENNIS

161- SLOW PITCH SOFTBALL

111 - WATER POLO

131D - ADVANCED TENNIS

161B - INTERMEDIATE SLOW PITCH

112A - BEGINNING SURFING

132A - BEGINNING RACQUETBALL

112B - INTERMEDIATE SURFING

132B - INTERMEDIATE RACQUETBALL

114A - BEGINNING ROCK CLIMBING

143 - DANCE AEROBICS

117A - BEGINNING BOWLING

144 - AEROBIC EXERCISE AND

117B - INTERMEDIATE BOWLING

WEIGHT CONTROL

156 - TAI CHI

SOFTBALL 164A - BEGINNING VOLLEYBALL 164B - INTERMEDIATE VOLLEYBALL 164C - ADVANCED VOLLEYBALL 165A - BEGINNING SOCCER

119A - BEGINNING GOLF

145 - CARDIO KICK-BOXING

165B - INTERMEDIATE SOCCER

119B - INTERMEDIATE GOLF

146 - RESISTANCE TRAINING

167B - INTERMEDIATE BASKETBALL

119C - ADVANCED GOLF

150 - BEGINNING WRESTLING

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