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Volume 96 Issue 9

Out of the textbook, onto the ballot Student puts coursework into action, gets medical marijuana measure put to vote RACHAEL GARCIA Daily Titan A ban on medical marijuana collectives and cooperatives in Santa Ana may soon go up in smoke, due to a measure put on the ballot by a Cal State Fullerton student. Kandice Hawes, a political science and public administration student, put what she learned in the classroom into motion to get an act on the November ballot. Measure CC, which will be on the November ballot in Santa Ana, would replace the current ban on medical marijuana collectives and cooperatives. Marijuana is classified as a schedule one drug, grouped with other illicit drugs that are highly addictive and is considered a zero tolerance substance on campus. Hawes was convicted of a misdemeanor for possession of marijuana, which disqualified her from receiving financial aid. She had to stop going to school and get a part time job while going to community college. Now, Hawes is back at CSUF. After her experience with existing marijuana laws, Hawes drafted the measure with her lawyer, collected 13,000 signatures and $75,000 in campaign donations. SEE MEASURE

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Grand Central Art Center starts its fall theater season Grand Central’s fall season features a political drama and a second show to be announced

DEANNA GOMEZ Daily Titan

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CSUF theater professor Amanda Arbues is to star in The Long Road Today/El Largo Camino de Hoy, which begins Thursday.

SCR opens bi-lingual production

CSUF professor stars in Santa Ana-based drama with elemants of audience interaction

BRYAN CIFUENTES Daily Titan In a world full of media trends and declining culture, the play The Long Road Today/El Largo Camino de Hoy, embodies the concept of art itself. It is a play made for the people, by the people. The theatrical performance is based on the everyday lives of Santa Ana residents and gives an indepth preview of what life and culture is like in the predominantly Latino city. There will be a special preview Thursday night, and the play will run from Sept. 18-28. The play was put together

by Jose Cruz Gonzalez and is directed by Armando Molina, but the content is solely based off of true events that have occurred on the tough streets of Santa Ana for years. Cal State Fullerton’s very own adjunct Professor of Theatre, Amanda Arbues, is starring in the event. Arbues plays a hipster living in the same community that causes trouble and heartbreak for the two families that the the play revolves around. “The play is about a diverse city, a changing city, and a dynamic city full of culture and history. It is a play about people coming together and celebrating who they are and what they offer to the large-hearted city,” Arbues said. SEE LONG ROAD 5

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The fall season at Grand Central Art Center will waste no time captivating the interest of theater goers. It promises tales of deceit and scandal, as well as a little bit of mystery. First, audiences will have a chance to see the political drama, Farragut North. The play follows the character Stephen Bellamy as he works on the U.S. Democratic Primary Campaign as the press secretary. Bellamy is an ambitious press secretary that will do anything to win the campaign. He is a young character who has already made a large name for himself in the political world with an ego to match. However, Bellamy is not immune to the betrayals of politics. The audience will witness his downfall first hand, as well as receive an inside look at the unforgiving world of U.S. political campaigning. The play is directed by Professor Christopher Shaw. It is Shaw’s first year teaching at Cal State Fullerton, and he believes the audience will be surprised by the events that unfold during the play. Everyone who watches the play will enjoy it whether they follow politics or not, according to Shaw. “I think that they can expect sort of an engaging and contemporary drama,” Shaw

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Theatre at Grand Central Art Center returns with Farragut North and a second show to be named later.

said. “Even if you’re not into politics, you’re going to follow the story, and find it fun and interesting.” Acting student Kenney Selvey will portray the sly Stephen Bellamy in the play. This will be the 21-yearold’s fourth play for Cal State Fullerton, and his second play at Grand Central Art Center. He was drawn to the part because of the plot and because of Bellamy’s character.

“He’s very charming, and his dialogue is funny and witty. And he’s quick, he’s smart and everyone loves him,” Selvy said. “I love his arch of the entire play, it’s awesome. It’s ridiculous from the start to the end he’s just a changed person, so I really enjoy that arch.” The second show of the season is a mystery, in the sense that it has not yet been announced. However, the show will be directed by Svetlana Efremova, and will

feature students in the grad program. The Grand Central Art Center is located in Santa Ana at 125 North Broadway. All the shows will be in the Grand Central Theatre. Tickets for the shows are $5 each and can be bought at the Clayes Performing Arts Center box office. Farragut North will begin at 8 p.m. on Oct. 17-18, 2325, 29-31 and Nov. 1. The second show will begin at 8 p.m. Nov. 14-15, 2022 and Dec. 3-6. VISIT US AT: DAILYTITAN.COM


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