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Volume 95, Issue 1

Gastronome gets an “A” grade CORRECTIONS

Grade up from “D”, Shop24 gets first inspection ever

Corrections for the most recent inspection

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WILLIAM CAMARGO / For the Daily Titan Ron Thomas, father of Kelly Thomas, at his son’s memorial site in Fullerton. Family, friends and supporters of Kelly Thomas visited the vigil in downtown Fullerton. On Jan. 13, two former Fullerton police officers were found not guilty in the death of Kelly Thomas.

Not guilty verdict stirs city

Two former Fullerton officers acquitted in death of Kelly Thomas NEREIDA MORENO Daily Titan

Fourteen people were arrested in connection with a protest demanding justice for transient Kelly Thomas and victims of police brutality at the Fullerton Police Department on Saturday.

Hundreds of demonstrators gathered outside the department in response to the acquittal of two former police officers accused of beating Thomas to death in 2011.

Protesters marched down East Commonwealth Avenue toward the Fullerton Transportation Center, where the deadly beating occurred.

The protest took a violent turn when a Tustin woman allegedly struck a KCBS videographer in the face. As a result, the police declared the event an unlawful assembly.

The woman who struck the reporter was arrested for assault, according to the Fullerton Police Department.

There were a total of 14 arrests—two people for vandalism, one for robbery, one for assault and 10 for refusing to follow an order to disperse, according to Fullerton police.

Fullerton police Sgt. Jeff Stuart said Sunday that a 14th protester was arrested Saturday afternoon after stealing from a nearby supermarket.

The department is reviewing video footage of the incident and has identified

ETHAN HAWKES / Daily Titan A protester holds a sign marching down West Commonwealth Avenue Saturday, heading towards the Fullerton Transportation Center, where Kelly Thomas was beaten in July 2011.

additional suspects, which will probably lead to more arrests in the future, the department said in a statement.

Officers Aquitted An Orange County jury found former Fullerton police officers Manuel Ramos and Jay Cicinelli not guilty on charges of beating Kelly Thomas to death last week.

The six-week trial ended with a jury finding Ramos, 39, and Cicinelli, 41, not guilty on all charges, including involuntary manslaughter.

The 12 jurors also found Ramos not guilty of second-degree murder and Cicinelli not guilty of using excessive force.

Cathy Thomas, Kelly Thomas’ mother, said she was horrified when the verdict was read.

“They got away with murdering my

son. It’s just not fair,” she said. “I guess it’s legal to go out and kill now.”

John Barnett, Ramos’ attorney, maintained his client’s innocence and said he was pleased with the outcome of the trial.

“These peace officers were doing their job. They were operating as they were trained ... they committed no crime,” Barnett said.

The defense argued Thomas died from an enlarged heart that resulted from years of methamphetamine abuse. The prosecution said Thomas died from a lack of oxygen to the brain resulting from various facial and bodily injuries from the violent encounter.

Orange County District Attorney Tony Rackauckas said he does not plan to pursue charges against Joseph Wolfe, a third officer accused in the case.

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Handwashing sinks were observed at proper temperatures.

In December, the Daily Titan reported on the grades of food outlets on campus.

Since then, many food outlets on campus have been reinspected––or inspected for the first time ever.

The Gastronome, as well as every other location that received health inspections during the months of December and January, all earned an “A” grade.

The Gastronome The buffet-style restaurant showed significant improvement since its last inspection in July. After their Dec. 20 inspection, their grade changed from a nearly failing “D,” to an “A,” according to the Environmental Health and Safety inspection reports.

In the most recent inspection, the Gastronome was docked just five points, a stark contrast to the 28 points the restaurant lost during the July 2013 inspection.

In the July inspection, the Gastronome lost most of its points for several reasons regarding improper food holding temperatures.

During the most recent inspection of the Gastronome, the only holding temperature issue came as a result of diced tomatoes being held at an improper temperature.

The improper “cold hold” for the tomatoes was considered a minor violation and only warranted a single point deduction because it was held at 43 degrees Fahrenheit, two degrees higher than the temperature they were supposed to be held at, according Cal State Fullerton Environmental Health and Safety. Had it been held above 50 degrees Fahrenheit, it would have been considered a potentially hazardous food and a major violation.

Although the Gastronome

Proper hot holding methods were observed.

Documented Time as a Public Health Control procedures were observed at the waffle bar and omelet bar locations.

Proper cooling methods were observed.

Sanitizing solution was observed at proper concentrations.

Warewashing machine was observed to be operating properly.

Signage observed instructing customers to take a new plate observed at salad bar.

Fan units in walk in coolers were observed to be free of accumulated dirt.

Dumpsters were observed to have appropriate lids. previously held a “D” grade, none of the violations it received were considered major. It was an accumulation of multiple minor violations that resulted in the the poor grade.

Apart from the improper holding temperature violation, every other violation the Gastronome was deducted points for during the most recent inspection came as a result of violations the restaurant did not have during the inspection that took place in July.

According to CSUF Housing Services and Residence Life received a few inquiries from those who were concerned regarding the mandatory meal plan before the Gastronome earned its high reinspection rating, but have received none since acquiring the “A” grade.

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Alumnus takes on life for a second time at parade Craig Hostert was a rider on the Donate Life Rose Parade float KRISTEN CERVANTES Daily Titan

A parade float covered in thousands of brightly colored roses leisurely moved its way down Colorado Boulevard in Pasadena while enthusiastic spectators celebrating the first day of the year waited to see its spectacular design.

Craig Hostert, a Cal State Fullerton alumnus, was a rider on the float.

He looked out to the crowd of parade-goers, smiled and waved at them.

Hostert is happy and grateful to be alive.

It’s sort of like a second chance at life, he said.

Hostert was one of 30 organ

MARIAH CARRILLO / Daily Titan Craig Hostert (center) stands with his two kidney donors, his son and wife.

and tissue transplant recipients on the Donate Life float during the 125th Rose Parade. Donate Life is a nonprofit alliance of national organizations dedicated to educating the public about organ, eye and tissue donation.

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Each of the riders on the float share the bond of experiencing the sorrows and joys of getting a transplant.

However, Hostert’s transplant journey is unique. He received not one, but two kidneys; they came

Andrew de Stackleberg, a music performance major, has turned to the internet to fund grad school applications

from his wife, Kathleen Hostert, and son, Justin Hostert. Both of them are CSUF alumni as well.

At the age of 28, Hostert was diagnosed with nephropathy, a cureless autoimmune disorder of the kidneys, and he spent two years on dialysis. His doctor told him that he would suffer from kidney failure within 10 years.

The couple constantly wondered when that day would come.

About 14 years later, Hostert’s kidney failed and he was in need of a kidney transplant.

At first, Hostert’s brother was a promising kidney match, but after several tests were performed, he was unable to donate. Hostert and his wife then went to a doctor at UCLA, who explained that Kathleen could donate her kidney to Hostert.

Without hesitation, she decided she wanted to help save her husband’s life.

The discussion of Kathleen donating her kidney to her husband

occurred in the couple’s car in the UCLA parking structure.

“I looked at Craig and said, ‘I’m going to give you a kidney,’” she said.

She said her husband replied, “No you’re not … that’s just crazy.”

Kathleen was pregnant at the time with a daughter, Nicole, and had to wait about a year after giving birth to start the process of donating her kidney.

She was persistent and did most of the testing required for a kidney transplant behind her husband’s back.

She said she was unsure if she was a match and didn’t want to get his hopes up.

Although Kathleen ended up being at the lowest scale of matching, she was able to donate her kidney in 1998.

The transplanted kidney lasted for 14 years and one month.

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DTBRIEFS Iran scales back nuclear program A temporary nuclear deal between Iran and six world powers went into effect Monday, according to CNN. The deal, made in November between Iran and the P5+1 nations—the United States, United Kingdom, Russia, China, France and Germany—calls for Iran to reduce uranium enrichment levels and dilute its stockpiles.

In return, Iran will receive lighter economic sanctions for six months, which is projected to result in about $7 billion in relief.

This deal is part of a six-month agreement that will allow for more time to negotiate a more permanent solution.

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Fight leaves woman brain dead An unidentified woman has been arrested in connection to a beating in Santa Ana that left a 23-year-old woman brain dead, according to the Orange County Register.

Kim Pham is currently brain dead and on life support after being attacked outside of The Crosby, a restaurant and bar in downtown Santa Ana, early Saturday morning.

Santa Ana police officers arrested a woman on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon causing great bodily damage.

Officers are also searching for four others who may be involved in the incident.

The attack began with a heated argument between Pham and the five others. The identities of the others involved are not known.

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CSU sees new record for applicants California State University’s 23 campuses reported a record number of applications for the fall 2014 semester, according to CSU statistics.

However, state officials said many freshman applicants are not adequately prepared for college-level coursework.

Nearly 284,000 students applied to CSU campuses, a 2 percent jump from last year, and the most applications the system has ever received.

The most popular campus remains Cal State Long Beach, with 56,281 freshman applicants and 25,910 transfer applicants.

Cal State Fullerton is the fourth most popular campus for prospective applicants.

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Vending Machines The vending machines on campus, some of which had either never been inspected or were receiving their first inspection in over a year, all received an “A” grade during inspections in December, according to inspection reports.

According to CSUF Environmental Health and Safety, unannounced inspections, which are scheduled at four month intervals, may be delayed for reasons including staff availability, campus schedule and food establishment closures.

Shop24, the large vending machine located between the Humanities Building and the Education Classroom Building, was inspected for the first time since construction.

It received an “A,” but was docked two points for not maintaining a record of cleaning and sanitization by the operator of the machine for at least the past 30 days.

The Daily Titan previously reported that the

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Ed Hart, the director of the Cal State Fullerton Center for Family Business, told business owners and other workshop attendees Wednesday that proper communication and being willing to trust others are crucial elements to a successful business.

The workshop, titled “Building Relationships of Trust in a Family Business,” took place in the O’Brien Center within Steven G. Mihaylo Hall. Attendees, many of whom are involved in family businesses themselves, were encouraged to share their thoughts and experiences regarding trust and communication.

Hart cited an experience with a “trust fall” exercise as something that reshaped his behavior. He was randomly assigned to join a group with an 81-year-old woman, a woman who was eight months pregnant and others who lacked size and athleticism.

“I’m 6-foot-3, 300-plus pounds. There’s no way these people are going to be able to catch me,” he said.

“And, of course, I had to go first.”

Hart said he took a few minutes in position to fall before going through with it, having made the assumption that his group would not be able to catch him.

“I don’t know what clicked in me, but eventually I just leaned back and I fell, and before I even hit their arms, I was in tears,” he said. “The lesson, for me, was how quickly I rush to judgment, how quickly I make decisions of trust or lack of trust in an instance.”

Trevor Spencer, a 24-yearold marketing major and an assistant with the Center for Family Business, said proper trust and communication is important for any healthy business relationship.

“I think making sure that you do what you say you’re going to do … keeping commitments and holding yourself accountable is really important,” he said.

Hart used 13 “behaviors of a high trust leader” listed in The Speed of Trust

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inspection for Shop24 was one of Environmental Health and Safety’s tasks to do.

The coffee machine located next to the Humanities Building also received its first inspection and earned a perfect score.

One violation observed in both the vending machine on the first floor of Steven G. Mihaylo Hall and the coffee machine in the Visual Arts Building was not posting a sign that identified the machine owner’s name, address and phone number in a prominent location.

Other Facilities The Kinesiology and Health Science Building concession stand, which had no previous health inspection reports, earned an “A” grade Thursday.

However, it was docked five points during the inspection for not having hand washing facilities on site while also serving non-prepackaged foods.

Baja Fresh located in the Titan Student Union, which earned a “B” during a September inspection, is due for its next inspection.

Building trust in businesses Workshop stresses communication, accountability

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by Stephen M.R. Covey to explain his philosophy.

The first habit is to “talk straight,” which helps create an environment that is respectable and transparent.

Lori Muse, an associate professor in the business management department, said she talks about transparency a lot in her classes.

“The point I usually make on transparency is, for bigger issues for companies, is that the rumor mill at the organization is likely to fill in the gap (if management does not adequately inform employees),” she said.

Muse said complete transparency is not always possible, but with “major situations,” a forthright approach is generally the best choice.

Another behavior listed in The Speed of Trust is practicing accountability and properly handling credit and blame. As a baseball fan and former general manager for a minor league baseball team, Hart said one experience from watching the sport stuck out to him as a strong example of accountability.

In 2005, the Angels were in the second game of their playoff series against the Chicago White Sox. With the score tied in the bottom of the ninth inning, an errant call by the umpires averted a strikeout that would have sent the game to extra innings. The White Sox scored a run to win in regulation, then went on to defeat the Angels in five games.

“In a press conference, you’ve all heard athletes after a game talk about ‘the officials blew the call, I can’t believe that they hosed us like that, we lost the game because of this bad call,’” Hart said.

Hart said he did not hear any complaints about officiating from Angels manager Mike Scioscia or his players.

Instead, they focused on their own mistakes when talking to reporters.

“To me, that’s one of the greatest examples of accountability,” Hart said.

The workshop’s emphasis on trust contrasts with an upcoming seminar on “patent trolling” and intellectual property protection presented by the Center for Entrepreneurship and the Center for Family Business. It is scheduled for Wednesday at 6 p.m. in the O’Brien Center.

ETHAN HAWKES / Daily Titan Jan Meslin, a member of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Fullerton, encourages drivers passing by the Fullerton police station on Jan. 18 to honk in support of Kelly Thomas.

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“I have no reason to believe that it was not a fair jury. Frankly, it doesn’t make sense to me to continue to pursue (Wolfe), whose conduct was certainly not as reprehensible as Manuel Ramos’ conduct,” Rackauckas said.

Kelly’s Army Ron Thomas, Kelly Thomas’ father, said he had a bad feeling about the outcome of the trial.

“When we got that verdict, it was as though Kelly was just murdered by the jury,” he said.

Thomas was present at the protest outside the Fullerton Police Department Saturday.

He thanked the crowd of 200 for their continuous support and asked them to join him at the Fullerton city council meeting Tuesday under the name “Kelly’s Army.”

Kelly’s Army, a local group of supporters that formed as a response to the 2011 beating, collaborated

via Facebook with advocacy group A California Campaign to STOP Police Brutality to organize the Saturday protest.

“Today is just an awareness gathering,” he said.

“We’re gonna raise some hell when all the evidence comes out to show how unjust it is.”

Susan Cameron, a Fullerton resident and member of Kelly’s Army, said she was not surprised by the outcome of the trial.

“I’d like to see what the feds can do with it and take a deep look at this and see if we can go from there but I don’t know what’s gonna happen,” Cameron said. “I’m just really sad and upset.”

Federal Intervention Ron Thomas said he is counting on the United

States Department of Justice to step in now that the trial is over.

He said he has had several meetings over the last two and a half years with the U.S. Attorney General, Eric Holder, who has assured him that Justice Department has been watching the proceedings from a distance.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation announced in a statement last week that they will re-examine the Thomas case.

FBI spokeswoman Laura Eimiller said an investigation was opened in 2011 to see if Thomas’ civil rights were violated during the altercation.

“With the conclusion of the state court trial, investigators will examine the evidence and testimony to determine if further investigation is warranted at the federal level,” Eimiller said.

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Music student crowdfunds grad school promoting himself on the internet is both nerve-racking and he needed for people to really believe and trust him.

“I was like, ‘Oh, this isn’t going to work,’ but I started the page,” he said.

MAGDALENA GUILLEN Snippets of musical perforDaily Titan mances grace his GoFundMe profile along with specifics and Paying for higher education a wish list of what he needs the is not easy, especially when you money for. Prices for application work three jobs, take a full course and flights to the specific schools load and adhere to a vigorous he is applying to are listed on his practice schedule. At the age of profile.

22, Andrew de Stackleberg, muDe Stackleberg said on his sic performance in double bass GoFundMe page he needs to major, turned to the internet for purchase seats both for himself help. and his bass. He has allocated He created a profile on $3,000 for plane tickets to GoFundMe, a crowdfunding universities including Juilliard website to help fund his dream to School, The Manhattan School of attend a double bass performance Music, College Conservatory of graduate program.

Music - University People seeking of Cincinnati, donations to charity UCLA and the or personal camNew England paigns make their Conservatory. case, and for him He has been seevery Monday, the lected to audition donation funds are to every school he deposited into his applied to. bank account.

“I was sitting at “I really wanted The Habit, and I to go to grad school, opened my email, I’m graduating cause I’ve been this semester and I waiting to hear didn’t want to take a back from them break between bach(Juilliard) so I kept ANDREW DE STACKLEBERG elor’s and master’s checking my email Music Performance Major because one thing whenever I had that’s really importa minute, I read ant to me is continuing my educa- (the acceptance audition email) tion and continuing to improve on and I stopped and I screamed,” he my instrument and improve my said. musicality,” de Stackleberg said.

De Stackleberg has raised a litDe Stackleberg said he realized tle over $1,200 so far. He estimated he was broke and didn’t know his costs, including a personal how he would be even able to pay accompanist, to be about $5,000 his applications or his flights for total. Friends have contributed to entrance auditions. his goal, but so have people he has “Somebody just told me in pass- never met. One anonymous donor ing, ‘Oh you should make a fund- chipped in $500. raising page, go to this website,’” De Stackleberg is financially inhe said. dependent from his parents, who De Stackleberg said he realized live in Irvine. He currently holds

Friends, family and strangers have donated more than $1,200

“I was just really surprised that so many people cared enough to give me a little bit here and there.”

MARIAH CARRILLO / Daily Titan Andrew de Stackleberg demonstrates his talent on the upright double bass.

De Stackleberg is looking to the internet to fund his way to graduate school.

three jobs in order to live near Cal State Fullerton and pay for his personal expenses.

In addition to working at a music shop specializing in selling and repairing basses, he teaches music lessons on the side and is currently the orchestra manager and the orchestra librarian at CSUF. He said he is very fortunate to

have great professors and a private teacher that have supported him from the beginning.

“For performance majors, the first thing that sticks out in our mind is our private teacher. It’s a one-on-one relationship with your teacher ... they’re the person who charts your progress, pushes you to do better, gives you your

repertoire and they’re the person you spend the most time with,” de Stackleberg said.

He describes Frederick Tinsley, his private teacher, as a mentor and said he aspires to be just like him. Tinsley, a CSUF professor, has held a section bass position with the Los Angeles Philharmonic since 1974.

His roommate Chris Hon, 21, describes de Stackleberg’s determination and passion for music as sometimes “overwhelming.”

“Andrew is a monster. He can play just about any piece of sheet music you throw at him. It’s like watching a paper shredder at work, except instead of thin slices of bank statement and a cacophony of beeping and electric groans he cranks out beautiful, flawless music,” Hon said. “He plays with a rich, consistent tone, precise intonation, and strong, lyrical sense of phrasing.”

Another person who has encouraged de Stackleberg is Nicole Baker, Ph.D., a music history professor at CSUF who has hired him for gigs.

“As a musician, Andrew is top notch. He’s an excellent player, and very professional,” Baker said.

Baker is also familiar with crowdfunding and other online fundraising campaigns.

“I’ve used a similar kind of online campaign to fund a friend’s battle with lymphoma. It’s a great way to raise money,” she said.

De Stackleberg was surprised with the amount of support he has received through his campaign.

“More people are rooting for me than I ever really thought,” he said. “I was just really surprised that so many people cared enough to give me a little bit here and there,” he said.

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Science of the Impossible Why Birds Fly in a ‘V’

each bird’s speed, position, heading and wing flap. The GUSTAVO lead researcher, Steven VARGAS Portugal, Ph.D, said the birds are “seemingly very Daily Titan aware of where the other birds are in the flock and they put themselves in the Birds fly in pattern to best possible position.” reduce the amount of To me, this is a fascinating display of ingenuity wind resistance from nature. It’s interesting to see how these creatures I want to first start off by figure out a way to more saying two things: welcome effectively get something back to Cal State Fullerton, done. What sometimes for those of you who were goes a bit further than that here this past fall semester, is how we sometimes enand welcome for those who gineer something inspired are here for the first time. by mechanics that nature I myself am looking has already designed. The forward to this long and actual physics behind their dreaded semester. With “V” formation advantage that being said, I am happy are actually pretty cool. to resume my column for The lead bird (or bird at the Daily Titan. I hope I the vertex) doesn’t gain any can continue to bring you advantage the other birds interesting stories about do, but that is why the lead science, and for those who bird changes from time to care, give you time. The birds some of my It’s interesting benefit from thoughts on upward-movthe subject as to see how these ing air that well. creatures figure the bird at Most of us the front genout a way to have noticed, erates.

This either during a more effectively upward air is trip outside or also known as get something “upwash,” and while watching a movie, it is created as done. that birds a bird is flying will occasionally fly in the forward. Regardless of shape of a “V.” If anyone whether the bird is flapping has ever wondered as to its wings or just gliding, why they prefer to fly that it will push air downward way, a study was published beneath its wings. last week in the scientific What a bird doesn’t journal Nature. The study want is air that will push it hoped to find out why so downward. The “upwash” many birds fly in a “V” is best utilized at the bird’s formation. wingtip. Portugal said “this It turns out birds use can give a bit of a free ride that shape to their advan- for the bird that’s followtage for conserving energy. ing.” This helps prove why The researchers also found birds choose to fly in this the birds synchronize their manner. The same princiwing beats. The study from ples that allow us to create Nature was possible due planes that fly in the air are to a conservation project put to great use here by the by the Waldarappteam kings of flight themselves. in Austria, in which they In regard to timed hoped to bring the ibises winged beats, Portugal said back to Europe after hunt- the birds “timed their wing ing had decimated their beats perfectly to match population and altered the good air off the bird in their migration patterns. front.”

The birds used in this This type of natural phestudy were Northern Bald nomenon is something we Ibises that were trained should start taking a closer to migrate a certain path. look at, so that we may find They were fitted with tiny inspiration for innovation sensors that could monitor ourselves.

Kelly Thomas verdict allows cops to get away with murder Kelly Thomas was murdered.

Two men in blue who vowed to protect and serve held him tightly to the ground and hit him so hard that he was left with numerous broken bones and was unable to breathe.

Thomas was murdered by two former Fullerton police officers, Jay Cicinelli and Manuel Ramos, but because of their profession they were found not guilty of the crime they committed. They lost their jobs, but that was a slap on the wrist in the grand scheme of things. Other officers who had a hand in Thomas’ death were not put on trial at all.

One of the main reasons behind the “not guilty” decision was the concept that police officers should be able to use force if they feel they’re in danger.

But looking at the video, the men in blue were not in any real danger. Yet Thomas was shoved to the ground, punched, tased and repeatedly hit in the face with the butt of said Taser.

This doesn’t seem like an appropriate response to the “danger” they were in.

Should the public now fear police officers because there is no limit to the amount of force they can use? It is clear in the video of the altercation between Thomas and six officers, an excessive amount of force was used.

Thomas can be heard screaming in pain and begging for the officers to stop. He also repeatedly apologizes, calls out for his father’s help and tells the officers he can’t breathe.

The officers’ use of excessive force is also apparent in the video as the pool of blood under Thomas’ body

Illustration by MIKE TRUJILLO / Daily Titan Loyalties to Fullerton Police took precedence over justice for Kelly Thomas.

continues to grow.

Early on in the trial, the defense attorneys tried to blame Thomas’ death on his enlarged heart and even past drug use, but later in the trial it was made clear that the enlarged heart did not contribute to his death. Thomas died because he was not getting enough oxygen to his brain due to mechanical chest compression. He suffered cranial and facial injuries, which also lessened the oxygen traveling to the brain.

Thomas did not have any illegal drugs or alcohol in his system at the time of his death. Thomas died from the brutal beating given to him by Cicinelli and Ramos and for no other reason. There is no logical scapegoat and no other plausible explanation.

For this reason, Cicinelli and Ramos should be behind bars, paying for the death of the homeless man they murdered. There needs to be a federal investigation into the case of Kelly Thomas to

ensure the officers are held responsible for their actions.

Without justice, police brutality will continue and officers of the law who have been abusing their power will continue to walk away with little to no repercussions for their actions. The public needs a police force they can trust, and with an unlimited amount of power, our men in blue will be feared far more than they will be trusted.

Thomas was more than just a homeless man murdered in the streets, and his story needs to be remembered, but not like this. This is a case of police brutality that cannot be allowed to slip through the cracks.

Acquitting Cicinelli and Ramos does not set a good precedent. Officers of the law have been given free reign to employ the same kind of excessive force that was used on Thomas. They have been given the opportunity to get away with murder.

Pass-fail rating not enough JULIA GUTIERREZ Daily Titan

Orange County restaurants without visible ratings pose possible health hazards Before recent inspections, some of the eateries on the Cal State Fullerton campus had shockingly low inspection scores. The Gastronome (before reinspection) was given a “D” twice in a row, the Garden Cafe was given a “C” and the Starbucks in Steven G. Mihaylo Hall was given a “C.” As disturbing as the grades were, part of what made this information so unsettling was how many people on campus were unaware of the low scores.

Orange County does not require restaurants to post a letter grade somewhere visible to customers.

This also applies to Cal State Fullerton food establishments.

According to OcFoodInfo.com all records of the health inspections of restaurants and eateries in Orange County are published online.

Restaurants are given a “pass,” a “reinspection due - pass” or a “closed” sign to place within the establishment. But is this enough?

Although Orange County restaurants have “pass” signs visible,

customers do not automatically know what the grade is simply by visiting a restaurant. They are unaware of the violations restaurants may have had unless they check online.

Eating at a restaurant with a pass sign in the window does not necessarily mean one should not be concerned about their choice of restaurant. The simple pass sign may be deceiving and even slightly dishonest. People are unaware of the whole truth about the restaurant they chose to spend their money on.

Based on student reactions to the Gastronome’s former “D” rating, a rating as low as a “D” may make some wary of eating at a place that barely passed an inspection. Merely passing may not be enough to ease fears of food poisoning.

Brad A. Johnson of the Orange County Register recently wrote about a negative experience in a Newport Beach restaurant that passed health inspections.

He said he became extremely ill after eating in the restaurant and, after looking up its actual score, found out it passed but with a lower score.

“If this restaurant had opened in Los Angeles instead of Newport Beach, it would have to display a letter grade of “C”, or possibly “B”, in the front window – and I never would have dined there,” Johnson wrote.

Los Angeles, Riverside and San Diego counties, which surround Orange County, all require letter grades to be posted on site. Orange

County should as well.

According to County of Los Angeles Public Health, “ … placards are provided by Environmental Health and must be posted in an area clearly visible to patrons/ public, as determined by the inspector.”

Johnson said, in his article, Orange County almost established a system similar to letter grades in 2008. Restaurants would display color coded placards to inform customers of the scores after inspections.

Green cards for the highest scores, yellow for two major health violations and the need for reinspection and red for major violations and closure of the restaurant.

The plan was rejected by the Orange County Board of Supervisors, who believed it was too costly for restaurant owners, according to the Orange County Register.

However, the color coded system would have only increased owners’ fees to the health department by $7 annually for certain restaurants.

The health of the public should be more important than avoiding such a small cost.

Although this may not have been ideal to the Board of Supervisors, a similar plan that allows a consumer to immediately know what kind of rating the restaurant they are visiting scored would be ideal.

Customers have every right to see the quality of a restaurant with little to no effort and without needing to go out of their way to research it online.

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MOVIE REVIEW

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Lone Survivor

War-based film sheds light on courageous real-life heroes

unruly suspense as he shows Dietz in a state of shock from severe bullet wounds.

Axelson’s devotion and fury is captured perfectly by Foster’s performance as his In June 2005, United States Navy SEALs character fights with his brothers. Kitsch and Marines began Operation Red Wings, induces awe as he conveys Murphy’s dedia mission to observe Taliban activity and cation and leadership in battle. to capture or kill Taliban leader Ahmad The choices made by the film’s director Shah. Marcus Luttrell and his team of and screenwriter, Peter Berg, evoke tones SEALs were dispatched on the slopes of that effectively tell the story. Each shot Sawtalo Sar, a mountain near the village of the film delivers a necessary piece of of Salar Ban, where Taliban activity took the story and deepens the viewer’s underplace. standing. Moments of light humor balance The events that carried out over the mis- out the drama, action and heightening sion were some of the most tragic accounts suspense. of the war in Afghanistan.

Composer Steve The story salvaged from this Jablonsky and rock band tragedy is one of survival, “The film observes Explosions in the Sky brotherhood and solidarity. the incredible collaborated on the film’s Lone Survivor is a dramamusic, which ably embeltization of the real events endurance and lishes the many different of Operation Red Wings. present. stamina that those emotions The film is based on the Luttrell’s inspiring story nonfiction best seller of the in military expresses several war-resame title, co-written by themes, including service must have lated Luttrell. The book delivers moral ambiguity. The alan eyewitness account of to defend the legiance and the personal the operation. principles of the soldiers Mark Wahlberg stars as United States.” come into question as they Luttrell. Much of the film’s make difficult decisions intensity is drawn from Wahlberg’s fan- concerning their safety and the safety of tastic performance. Luttrell and the other civilians. members of SEAL Team 10 come face to The film observes the incredible endurface with death as they come under attack ance and stamina that those in military

by Taliban forces. service must have to defend the United Wahlberg brings enthralling passion to States. The film explores themes of hospihis character as the men fight for their lives tality and fellowship as interactions beand are forced to make quick decisions. tween the SEALs and the villagers occur.

Wahlberg captures an authentic sense of Lone Survivor is a glorious salute to the fear and distress as Luttrell’s chance of brave men and women of the military. The survival dwindles. Luttrell’s moving story film honors the fallen soldiers of Operation is beautifully captured in Wahlberg’s nat- Red Wings and their great sacrifice for ural and realistic performance. their country.

The other members of SEAL Team 10 are The amount of commitment and Danny Dietz (Emile Hirsch), Matt Axelson willpower these brave souls had is un(Ben Foster) and Michael Murphy (Taylor fathomable and will forever deserve our Kitsch). As they fight alongside each other, admiration. The courage and strength of the squadron displays a strong sense of SEAL Team 10 will live on and will always brotherhood and unity. be remembered through Luttrell’s amazEach member of this strong ensemble ing story. creates a unique character and establishes strong ties with one another. Every actor gave a standout performance as the characters face fatal danger. Hirsch creates ZACK JOHNSTON Daily Titan

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MARIAH CARRILLO / Daily Titan The band performed acoustic and original versions of songs from their album, Ocean Avenue.

Yellowcard 10th anniversary tour rocks The Observatory The alternative rock group announces big plans for 2014 ZACK JOHNSTON Daily Titan

Coming from their first show of a new tour in Santa Cruz, Calif., Yellowcard returned to Orange County to play a sold-out show at The Observatory in Santa Ana. The tour is a celebration of the 10th anniversary of their hit album, Ocean Avenue. The platinum album, which was released in 2003, blew fans away with its unique brand of alternative rock. It is the band’s most successful album to date.

To honor the album’s decennial, Yellowcard released an acoustic version of Ocean Avenue in August.

The Ocean Avenue Acoustic tour began Jan. 16.

Upon arriving to a Yellowcard concert, one might notice how many different demographics Yellowcard’s music appeals to. Throughout the venue, an attendee will find a wide spectrum of punk rock misfits, preppy alternative skaters and bearded metalheads.

Guys hang out, girls take selfies and young couples embrace. The concert also has a wide age range of fans, from preteen partiers to middle-aged diehards.

As pre-show music entertained the crowd, the stage remained dimly lit with instruments waiting to be played and a large

Yellowcard sign in the background. At 8 p.m., the opening act, What’s Eating Gilbert, took to the stage in their classy black-tie attire.

Frontman Chad Gilbert was sporting his gray suit, bow tie and blue hair.

The acoustic power-pop band features some longtime friends of Yellowcard who were thrilled to be on tour with them. The band warmed the crowd up with its catchy style of ‘60s bubblegum pop and their upbeat cover of Roy Orbison’s “Pretty Woman.”

After What’s Eating Gilbert’s set, fans eagerly waited for the headliner. As fog engulfed the stage and the house lights dimmed, Yellowcard appeared to thunderous applause.

The band spent the first half of their performance playing Ocean Avenue Acoustic in its entirety, opening with the single, “Way Away.” The band started strong and kept the momentum going with their endless enthusiasm.

An unusual, yet impressive, aspect of Yellowcard’s act is Sean Mackin rocking out on his violin. Mackin kept the audience engaged and pleased as he delivered a striking solo. He paused between songs for a moment to examine the crowd, commenting, “If you see me smiling like an idiot up here, it’s your fault.”

Lead singer and guitar player, Ryan Key, gave a solo performance of “Empty Apartment.”

The soft rendition of the rock song enchanted the audience as they sang along with every word. Despite feeling under

the weather, Key was able to hit each note hard and strong and lose himself in the music.

During a song change, Mackin said a fan had tweeted that he planned on proposing to his girlfriend after the band played their hit single, “Only One,” and was able to spot them in the crowd. She said yes.

The band continued through the album, characterized by Key’s sentimental lyrics and Mackin’s reverb-soaked violin solos.

After a short break and set change, Yellowcard stormed back on stage, this time wielding their electric instruments. The energy in the room immediately shot up as they performed the second half with “Paper Walls.”

Key was anxious to let out his rock ‘n’ roll energy as he showed off his distinguished tenor voice. With spit flying and the bass thumping, each member of Yellowcard gave each moment of the show their full energy with true joy and passion.

The band thanked the audience, showing their genuine gratitude for their support, and then closed the show with “Lights and Sounds.” One lucky fan went home with a drumstick thrown into the crowd by drummer Longineu Parsons.

During the show, Key made promises of a new album to be recorded soon, as well as other big news set to happen within the year that he could not fully reveal.

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Student gets acquainted with Washington, D.C. Corona

Anaheim

Disneyland Resort

Yost Theatre Santa Ana

Orange County Great Park Santiago Peak Irvine

Illustration by MIKE TRUJILLO / Daily Titan The Disneyland Resort, Yost Theater, Orange County Great Park and Santiago Peak are fun and interesting places to visit in Orange County.

Orange County day trips Various areas in the county offer stress relief and entertainment for students MAGDALENA GUILLEN Daily Titan

Orange County is the perfect mecca combining luxury, nature and fun. From its majestic views of the mountainous terrains to the magical sight of the Sleeping Beauty Castle, there are popular destinations in Southern California that cater to everyone.

Students in need of a break from studying, writing or taking tests can venture to these fun and interesting places.

Music and nature snobs alike will enjoy all of what Orange County has to offer.

For the avid nature junkie Orange County provides a perfect backdrop to some of the area’s most spectacular views from its hiking trails.

For the devoted hiker, Orange County’s grand prize is Santiago Peak, the highest point in the county, along the Santa Ana Mountains. The 16-mile long (round trip) trail is a moderate to strenuous hike, following the Holy Jim Trail.

The scenic route will take up most of the day, so plan accordingly.

Making a pit stop at Holy Jim Falls is worth the extra half-mile, especially on a scorching day.

Things to take: Comfortable clothes and shoes, water bottle and a light snack.

In warmer temperatures, make sure to wear sunscreen.

A camera to take awesome scenic photos.

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The couple never hid information from their children about Hostert’s disease and the transplant process.

As a young child, Justin spent his Friday nights sitting with his father during dialysis treatments.

However, when Hostert told Justin his mother was donating her kidney, he was extremely upset.

After several weeks of avoiding his parents, Justin eventually told Hostert he was upset because he wanted to be the one to save his father’s life.

Justin was unaware at the time that many years later he would be able to.

When the kidney from Kathleen failed, the disease progressed rapidly in the transplanted kidney and Hostert’s body started to shut down. Hostert’s doctor told him that he would need to go back on dialysis and receive another kidney transplant.

Hostert and Kathleen

For the kid in all of us We still relish in amusement park rides and soft pretzels. With Disneyland located basically in our backyard, it is the perfect place to enjoy as an all-day trip or a quick stroll through Main Street; especially to grab ice cream at the Gibson Girl Parlor.

As an Orange County student and/or resident, buying an annual pass is a great investment. Monthly payment plans cater to the broke college student, and they eventually pay themselves off in a couple of visits to the park.

Also available are “park hopper” ticket specials for Southern California residents, ranging from one-day to three-day options.

A free alternative is the Downtown Disney District, with great venues to visit such as the rockin’ House of Blues, ESPN Sports Arena, Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen - Flambeaux’s Jazz Club and AMC Theater.

Various boutiques and the WonderGround Gallery fulfill your shopping needs with cool artwork and one-of-a-kind pieces.

The Disneyland Resort is a staple of Orange County for the kid in all of us.

Things to take: Comfortable shoes and clothes you wouldn’t mind getting wet, water bottle, camera, snacks and lunch (if you decide to not dine in the park). Can’t forget Mickey ears.

For the Adventure Seeker The Orange County Great Park Balloon ride is the most notable and iconic attraction in the park, sending riders soaring over Southern California Thursday through Sunday.

were devastated by the news.

Justin, sitting in a chair by his father’s hospital bed, nonchalantly told Hostert that he would donate his kidney.

“I had no hesitations whatsoever,” Justin said. “I never even second guess it today. It was probably one of the easiest decisions I’ve ever made in my life.”

Hostert said he can’t put into words how he felt when Justin told him that he wanted to donate his kidney.

After numerous tests, Justin found out he was a match.

On Dec. 11, 2012, Justin donated his kidney to Hostert.

The process was easy for Justin, who was able to go snowboarding four weeks later.

Besides having a few scars, Justin has been almost completely unaffected by the kidney surgery.

However, the experience has changed Justin’s outlook on life.

“I don’t focus on the little

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The environmentally safe balloon ascends at 400 feet, holding 25-30 people. This ride makes a great trip for a large group of friends or family for just $10.

With artwork inspired by vintage orange crates, the park’s carousel is another attraction available for groups both small and large.

Also at the park, every Sunday, the OC Great Park Certified Farmer’s Market is available with locally grown produce from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Food trucks, live entertainment and handcrafted artisan products cater to everyone’s unique tastes. Parking and admission is free and the park is pet friendly.

Things to take: Reusable bags, cash, comfortable shoes and sunscreen.

Bring friends and family to enjoy the adventure too.

For the music snob Music lovers will appreciate The Yost Theater in Santa Ana, the oldest theater in Orange County.

This historic landmark is still dubbed as an “indie” venue, offering concerts, mixed martial arts fights, gourmet dining and recording studios.

Built during the boom of vaudeville in the early 1900s, the Yost is over a hundred years old, attracting bands and artists both big and small, along with eclectic crowds.

This local favorite donates a small percentage of profits to help subsidize cultural and entrepreneurial education based programs for teens in Santa Ana. Things to take: A camera (but don’t live through its lens) and a friend.

Be a tourist in our very own Orange County! Visit OcGov.com/visitors for more places to discover.

things anymore,” Justin said.

“Life’s too short for that.”

The experiences Kathleen went through led her to work for OneLegacy, a nonprofit organization that assists donors and recipients with transplants.

“For me, to be able to walk next to Justin and to look over and see Craig riding on the float, it was just an unbelievable experience.”

KATHLEEN HOSTERT Kidney Donor

OneLegacy and a committee from Donate Life sponsored Hostert, Kathleen and Justin to be on the Rose Parade float, which featured a festival of lanterns for its “Light Up the World” theme.

Hostert rode on the float while Kathleen and Justin, along with 10 other living

kidney donors, walked alongside it. They were the first family to be on the float.

“For me, to be able to walk next to Justin and to look over and see Craig riding on the float, it was just an unbelievable experience,” Kathleen said.

She said the crowd was extremely enthusiastic and thankful to the donors and recipients on the float.

Although the family was always close, dealing with Hostert’s kidney disease and transplants made the family’s bond stronger.

The active family recently went to a Chicago Bears football game and plans to live life to the fullest.

In 2003, Hostert and Kathleen started the Donate Life walk held at CSUF to raise money for recipients who are waiting for a transplant.

The couple is preparing for the organization’s annual walk in April.

“We don’t have anything specific to look forward to except for everything,” Hostert said.

YVETTE QUINTERO / For the Daily Titan The Lincoln Memorial is a larger than life historic figure in D.C.

The East Coast trip was a glimpse into the future YVETTE QUINTERO For the Daily Titan

The Metro swooshed by and blew cold air into my eyes as it slowed to halt in its tracks.

I was standing alone behind a yellow line with flashing spotlights, my hands stuffed deep into my warm pockets. I was bracing my limbs tightly to keep my body heat from escaping.

As I hugged myself for warmth, I concentrated on looking like I knew where I was going and what I was doing.

The sudden rush of freezing air blew my concentration.

It was my mission on my trip to Washington, D.C. to introduce myself to our nation’s capital.

I didn’t have the tourist’s agenda–rush to every point of interest to cram in as much as possible during one visit.

No, my plan was to strip D.C. to the basics.

I wanted to survey the layout of the city, figure out their public transit system, analyze the people and determine whether the city was a good fit for me.

So after riding the Washington Metro once the night before with my boyfriend, David, and tour guide, I decided to venture out into the bustling and historic capital on my own.

I studied a map of the Metro system, which has six different lines distinguished by their different colors.

I had to take the red line and then transfer to the blue line to arrive at Foggy Bottom, the stop closest to the Lincoln Memorial.

I boarded and made my way to my transfer point, Metro Center. Once there, I got off and looked at where to catch the blue line.

The station was busy, with the typical commuters leaving work to eat lunch.

I caught the blue line train and sat down in a corner.

“Get off the train at fluffer nutter or something like that,” I thought to myself. I couldn’t remember the name, only that the name of my stop began

with ‘f ’ and sounded silly.

I basked in the sunlight as it shone directly on my face when I surfaced. My nose, numb and pink from the cold, felt relief at the warmth it hadn’t felt for almost a week.

I walked quickly to keep warm, but also to keep up with the pace of the city and its people.

Much like New York City, people there walked with purpose.

A giant marble temple could be seen at the end of a row of trees.

A couple of jaywalking stints later (jaywalking is completely acceptable in D.C.), I arrived at the steps of the Lincoln Memorial.

Everywhere I turned there was something to see. I was standing on a historic stage–the steps

Standing there, looking at the statue of success and progress, I shook the hand of a city filled with memories of yesterday and a hope for the future. where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. spoke to the world about his dream.

Since then, the steps have become the main stage for people exercising their right to assemble.

At the top of the steps sat a man who changed history, venerated.

Abraham Lincoln sat there, massive in comparison to the 20 tourists trying to snag a picture.

I looked up at the larger than life statue and turned to my left. Past a row of columns, I carefully read an inscription etched on the wall: “That this nation under God shall have a new birth of freedom …”

Standing there, looking at the statue of success and progress, I shook the hand of a city filled with memories of yesterday and a hope for the future.

I sat on the steps, my back steady on a white pillar, looking on at the city skyline and an empty reflecting pool on the horizon.

The Washington Monument stood tall in the distance.

“I can’t wait to be back to see the cherry blossoms,” I thought to myself.

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SPORTS Hockey stuns USC in thriller

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Titans score late OT winner vs USC to keep unbeaten streak intact TAMEEM SERAJ & ANDY LUNDIN Daily Titan

The Cal State Fullerton ice hockey team kept their unbeaten streak alive with a 5-4 overtime thriller against USC Saturday at Anaheim Ice. Forward David Marabella provided the game-winning goal off a penalty shot after junior forward Mischa Chang was brought down on a breakaway chance with 60 seconds left on the clock in overtime.

Marabella’s game-winning goal was also his third of the game, completing his third hat trick in the season.

He went to his signature move and whiffed on the shot, but the puck trickled past USC junior goalie Nathan Urquhart to give the Titans the win.

“I’ve been doing that one for a while now, so I just thought I’d give it a try. I was pretty confident in it and almost missed, but that’s alright,” Marabella said.

The Titans (20-7-2) have not lost a game since Nov. 10 and are inching closer to securing a spot in regionals, which will be held in Flagstaff, Ariz in February.

Head Coach Ronnie White said he doesn’t think about the winning streak

04 in regard to the success the team is having.

“We just keep moving ... and it all counts in the end,” White said. “So we’re just trying to work hard and stay confident and just push each other. This team has a good work ethic.”

The Titans struggled during the early phase of the game.

The team gave up a goal to Daniel Vaynter 14 seconds into the game on USC’s first shot.

Approximately three minutes into the game, the Titans took a delay of game penalty after CSUF senior goaltender Brandon Heethuis threw the puck over the boards from the defensive zone.

Senior forward Andrew Walkon blasted a shot wide right of Heethuis which took a heavy bounce off the board and back in front of the net to extend the Trojans’ lead.

Heethuis nearly gave up a third unanswered goal after mishandling an attempt to freeze the puck.

A USC player took the loose puck from Heethuis and flipped it into the net.

Fortunately for the Titans, the referee had already whistled the play dead.

“I came out and struggled through two periods and picked it up in the third and overtime. The net’s a little bit smaller and the game is a little bit faster and you need to get used to it,” Heethuis said.

The Titans managed to find the back of the net with 2:37 remaining in the first with a bid from

ART LEMUS / For the Daily Titan Fullerton freshman forward David Marabella fights off a USC defender during their match on Saturday at Anaheim Ice. The Titans went on to win the tightly contested match 5-4 in overtime.

Marabella and ended the first period down 2-1.

Heethuis’ struggles continued in the second period as he sprawled to cover the puck before Vaynter swooped in to knock it past Heethuis to give the Trojans a 3-1 lead.

The two-goal lead was short lived for the Trojans as freshman forward Eric Perusse brought the Titans back within one after dancing around two defenders with his speed and then roofing it.

Penalties continued to plague the Titans as USC scored another power play goal off of a sharp pass from the corner to forward Alexander Bradley who was stationed in front of the CSUF net.

Bradley wasted no time and first timed it past Heethuis.

The chippy nature of the game was shown after a scrum broke out after

Urquhart covered the puck and Perusse took a swipe at the netminder.

CSUF went on the power play for three minutes but came up empty.

Marabella broke loose on a breakaway and deked left, and then he went top right shelf to bring the Titans back within one to go into the locker room down 4-3.

The Titans found an equalizer in the third period when junior forward Alec Censullo scored a goal from a sharp angle to tie the game at four.

From that point Heethuis was locked in and found his groove as he quelled the Trojan offense for the rest of the game.

He made a big stop with

eight minutes remaining in the game on a 2-on-1 USC opportunity.

The Titans thought they had the game winner with 1:55 remaining, but the goal was waved off.

The team had to return to the bench after they were already celebrating, but they celebrated the real game winner 55 seconds later.

CSUF will look to extend their unbeaten streak when they face Cal State Northridge next on the road Friday, Jan. 24 at 8:30 p.m.

For more information about the CSUF ice hockey team, go to TitanIceHockey.com.

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Titans fail to get Matias first victory CSUF freshman De Leon shines in season-opening loss to No. 46 SDSU ANDREW FORTUNA Daily Titan

The Cal State Fullerton women’s tennis team opened their season with a 6-1 road loss at Aztec Tennis Center against San Diego State in Head Coach Dianne Matias’ debut.

Coming into the match, the Aztecs were ranked No. 46 in the country, and they lived up to their ranking throughout the match.

In the first singles set, senior Laura Antonana Iriate faced off against CSUF freshman Alexis Valenzuela.

The experience of Iriate set the tone for the Aztecs where she convincingly won 6-2, 6-2.

The second pairing of the singles matches was between junior Kristin Buth and senior Morgan McIntosh for the Titans.

The match served as an exciting one, with both players going back and forth, but in the end Buth pulled through, winning 6-4, 4-6, 10-4.

At that point, the Aztecs had full momentum on their side, taking away the all-important equalizer the Titans were hoping for from their senior leader.

The third set was the brightest point so far in the young season for CSUF. Freshman Camille De Leon squared off against fellow freshman Kennedy Davis for the Aztecs.

What was expected to be a close, gritty battle of freshman turned into a huge positive for the Titans.

De Leon cruised through the first set, winning 6-1, and she fended off Davis 6-4 in the second to secure a victory.

De Leon continued her hot start with the Titans after recording victories in the Matador Collegiate Invitational, ITA Regionals and the Beach Tennis Fall Invitational.

At that point, Fullerton was down 2-1 to the Aztecs and needed to build off the momentum De Leon provided.

Unfortunately, San Diego State proved too much to

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handle, taking the next three sets to close out the singles competition, winning 6-1.

San Diego State sophomore Tami Nguyen defeated junior Kalika Slevcove 6-3, 6-2 in the fourth set while Fullerton junior Jessica Pepa and sophomore Rebekkah Erca lost 6-4, 6-4 and 6-1, 6-4 respectively.

While the singles matches went poorly for CSUF, the Titans looked to capture the doubles portion of the contest .

Knowing how important seizing the first set and having the lead is, Matias sent out her two most productive athletes in McIntosh, who forced the only threegame set in the singles portion, and De Leon, who was the lone Titan to record a victory.

In response, the Aztecs sent out their two best players in upperclassmen Iriate and Buth. The Titans

battled to win three games in the set, but it wasn’t enough as they fell 6-3.

Just like in the singles match, CSUF fought hard as the team of Slevcove and Valenzuela dominated the Aztecs in the second match, capturing the set 6-2.

San Diego State finished off the doubles portion in the third set in a rout of 6-0 behind the rackets of Davis and Isabelle Hoorn, winning the doubles matches 2-1.

For the Titans, even though losing both the singles and doubles matches is not what they hoped, there are a lot of positives they can take away. Playing against a formidable San Diego State team on the road will go a long way in experience against tough competition.

The matches also gave Matias a better idea of what her team is capable of and what matchups will

work best. Specifically, the continued excellent play of De Leon will help the Titans compete for the Big West Conference title.

The Titans will next play Saturday in their home opener against the Air Force Academy at 11 a.m. at the Titan Tennis Courts.

For more information on the CSUF women’s tennis team and all Titan Athletics, go to FullertonTitans.com.

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DTBRIEFS Dance team wins 13th national title The Cal State Fullerton dance team competed for the Universal Dance Association national title Saturday at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando.

CSUF earned their 13th national championship in their storied program history. They won the Division I Jazz category.

The Titans also competed in the Division I Pom finals for the first time on Sunday afternoon, finishing second in the event.

The Titans’ latest victory marks their fifth consecutive championship. This also gives CSUF their 11th national title in jazz over the past 13 years.

For more information on the CSUF dance team and all Titan Athletics, go to FullertonTitans.com.

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Brown sets 60 meter CSUF record Cal State Fullerton’s track and field team opened the 2014 season by competing in the Northern Arizona Team Challenge.

During the event, CSUF freshman Destinee Brown set the school record in the 60 meter dash, clocking a time of 7.43.

It was Brown’s first time playing for Fullerton, which marks a bright future for her CSUF career.

Brown also ran in the 200-meter dash in which she finished with a time of 24.24.

Overall, Fullerton had a strong showing in the NAU Challenge where they scored well in the 200-meter run and shot put.

Fullerton track and field next competes on January 24 and 25th in the University of New Mexico Cherry and Silver two-day collegiate tournament.

For more information on the CSUF track and field team and all Titan Athletics, go to FullertonTitans.com ANDREW FORTUNA

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A new team in 2014 in rebounds to 13 and dropped 15 points to record her first double-double of the season. But Boise State’s Miquelle Askew proved too much to handle as the forward tallied 23 points and 13 rebounds.

The Titans had to rally from a TAMEEM SERAJ five-point halftime deficit against Daily Titan Denver University to claim their first win of the new year by a score For a team that started the sea- of 63-56. Junior forward Desiree son 1-8, the end of 2013 couldn’t Hunter showed a strong presence come soon enough for the Cal down low, grabbing 17 rebounds.

State Fullerton women’s basket- The Titans still managed to out-rebound the Pioneers 41-40 in ball squad.

But with two wins in the team’s the game. Miles scored 20 points final three games before the new and Thomas chipped in with 16 year, the Titans leaped into 2014 as the Titans earned the victory with a positive attitude and a re- despite being outshot 36.7 percent surgence in their play. The Titans to 33.3 percent. CSUF was able to are 3-1 since the turn of the cal- manage the win by taking care of endar, putting together a modest the ball and only committing eight three-game win streak before an turnovers.

One of the key victories over the overtime defeat against UC Davis break was their 82-78 win their Big Saturday.

The Titans currently hold a 6-10 West Conference opener on Jan. 9 record (2-1 in Big West Conference against UC Riverside. The Titans play), good for a fifth place tie with fended off 25 points by Highlander sophomore guard Brittany Crane.

Hawai’i in the conference.

One of Head Coach Daron Park’s CSUF was outshot 55.2 percent to New Year’s resolutions was a boost 46.7 percent in the game but forced in the offense as the team has put 19 Highlander turnovers and conup at least 60 points in all four of verted them into 23 points.

Junior guard Tailer Butler had their 2014 games. The Titans were held to under 60 points in nine her best offensive performance of of the team’s first 12 games. Two the season with 19 points off of five Titans set new career highs in 3-pointers, the most any Titan has hit all season. Miles and Thomas points over the last month.

Junior guard Chante Miles each contributed with 18 in the continues to lead the Titans in win.

Thomas had a career night on scoring and setting up teammates with 14.8 points a game and 4.4 Jan. 16 against UC Irvine, pouring assists a game. Junior forward in 22 points in a convincing 75-58 kathleen Iwuoha leads the team victory. Iwuoha recorded her secin rebounds with 7.3 a game and ond double-double of the season with 10 points and is averaging 10.6 The Titans have 13 rebounds in the points per game.

Senior guard Alex scored at least 60 game.

Butler continued Thomas rounds out the three Titans points in all four her sharp shooting behind the averaging double of their games in from arc, draining six digit scoring with 3-pointers in the her 10.9 points per 2014 after being game. The great contest. held to under overall offensive The Titans earned their second win of 60 in nine of the night was facilitated by Miles, who the season on Dec. first 12 games of dished eight assists.

21, just after winThe team shot 50 ter break started, the season. percent from the defeating Seattle 55-53 in a tightly contested match. floor to earn their first three-game The Redhawks failed to attempt a win streak.

The Titans failed to make it shot as the clock ran out and the Titans snapped their five-game four straight on Saturday at home losing skid. Thomas and junior against UC Davis as Thomas center Natalie Williams chipped missed a potential game winning in with season highs of 13 points 3-pointer in overtime. Thomas topped her 22 point performance apiece.

Two days later, they downed by recording a new career high New Mexico State 63-52 from a with 23.

The Aggies dominated the low career-high 22 points by Miles and put together their first winning post game, holding a large rebound streak of the season. Iwuoha added advantage 44-25 and scoring 36 a season-high nine rebounds in the points in the paint. CSUF stayed in contest as the Titans earned their the game because of 24 turnovers 550th victory in program history.

by Davis, which the Titans turned The team had a chance to extend into 25 points. their win streak to three but a late The Titans will travel to Cal turnover by sophomore guard Poly on Thursday to start a new Hailey King doomed the Titans in winning streak and keep their a close 66-64 loss to Boise State on conference record over .500.

Dec. 29. CSUF failed to get a look For more information on the at tying the game with their final CSUF women’s basketball team possession. and all Titan Athletics, go to Iwuoha upped her season high FullertonTitans.com.

Women’s basketball have gone 3-1 in the new year after a poor 1-8 start to the 2013 season

MARIAH CARRILLO / Daily Titan Sheldon Blackwell (center) directs teammates Steve McClellan (left) and James Johnson (right) into their formation.

Titans road struggles Men’s basketball went 2-4 over winter break and own a 2-7 record away from Titan Gym JOSEPH ANDERSON Daily Titan

The Cal State Fullerton men’s basketball team has brought their subpar play into the New Year after struggling through November and December to open the season.

So far in 2014 the Titans are just 1-3, including a 1-2 mark to open Big West play, putting them seventh out of nine teams in the conference early in the season.

While CSUF had a positive start to Big West play by defeating UC Riverside 78-73 in their conference opener, they dropped their next two road matches to UC Irvine and UC Davis by scores of 72-54 and 69-61, respectively.

On the season, CSUF stands at just 6-11 overall, with 13 conference games left to improve their mark as they strive for a higher seed in the Big West Conference tournament.

First-year Head Coach Dedrique Taylor has seen his team struggle largely on the offensive end, as their 66.2 points per game ranks 299th out of 347 NCAA Division I teams.

Senior Michael Williams has carried the load on offense for a majority of the season, with his 15.6 points per game leading the team.

Junior guard Alex Harris, who was thought to be a potential breakout performer for CSUF heading into the season, has struggled through injuries.

This has contributed to a lowly

35 percent shooting mark and just 12.6 points per game.

No other player is averaging double-digit points for CSUF, which has added to the onesided and inconsistent play from the offense.

The team as a whole has struggled primarily from behind the three-point line, where they have shot just 29 percent on the year.

Their underwhelming 68 percent from the free-throw line has not helped matters on offense, as the Titans have not been able to cash in on the easy points in many situations.

Rebounds are another area where the Titans have struggled greatly, as they are ranked 192nd in the NCAA with 35.2 boards per contest. The only Fullerton player with more than six rebounds per game is junior forward Steve McClellan, who averages 6.1.

This lack of size and aggression on the boards has made it difficult for the Titans to tally second-chance points, which is even more important for teams with poor shooting.

With a majority of the Big West schedule left for CSUF, it is likely that the offense will be a point of emphasis for Taylor and the team.

Continued inconsistency on the offensive end could thwart a chance for the Titans to reach the coveted NCAA tournament for the first time since the 20072008 season.

Improved play on the road will also be key for the Titans, who have just a 2-8 record away from the friendly confines of Titan Gym. With six of their remaining 13 games left on the road, CSUF will need to find a way to grind out tough road victories against

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Big West Conference foes.

Quick starts are likely what CSUF is looking for, as they have only led at halftime six times this season, and they have compiled a 4-2 record in those games.

CSUF has found themselves facing a halftime deficit too often, which can be very difficult to come back from, especially on the road.

Taylor will look for the Titans to find an offensive identity soon so that his first season at the helm will end on a more successful note.

While it was unfair to expect immediate success from a CSUF program coming off of a 14-18 season in 2012, Titans fans should expect to see some improvements going into the core of Big West play.

The Titans have time to turn their season around and earn a postseason berth, but it will take several adjustments by both the players and the coaching staff.

If those improvements are made, the Titans could earn their way back to respectability in the Big West. If not, the first year of Taylor’s coaching campaign could be seen as more of a rebuilding year than a year of positive strides.

CSUF will have two big opportunities to show they are a serious Big West contender when they take on Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Thursday and UC Santa Barbara Saturday. With both games being held at Titan Gym, the Titans have a chance to earn important conference victories before hitting the road for three straight conference games.

For more information on the CSUF men’s basketball team and all Titan Athletics, go to FullertonTitans.com.

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TAURUS

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You could discover that you and a casual friend share some hot physical chemistry. Venus is heating things up on both an intellectual level and sensual level. It’s probably too soon to do anything about it, so just take note of your feelings for now.

GEMINI

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If you’re in a relationship, you and your honey could enjoy an increased feeling of connection.

CANCER

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With Venus still opposite your sign, romantic matters probably still feel uncertain to you. This isn’t the best time to make a major decision. Don’t move in with someone, don’t get engaged, and avoid having a kid if this isn’t the right time.

LEO

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You’re in the mood to take a risk, thanks to a spunky moon. You might decide to ask someone out even though you’d normally be too nervous to even attempt it. Or you could propose something doing fun or going somewhere unusual to your longtime sweetheart.

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Venus is bringing a settled feeling to your love life. If you’re single, you’re at peace about it. You’re not freaking out about being alone. If you’re in a relationship, you’re feeling happy about what’s happening with you and your honey. It’s nice to be sane once in a while.

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SCORPIO

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Trust your intuition. Neptune is heightening your ability to pick up on what other people are feeling, thinking, and intending. You might figure out that a date’s motives aren’t that honorable or your honey’s relationship with her family is more complicated than you realized.

SAGITTARIUS

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Things could get off to a bumpy start if you’re just starting to date somebody. But don’t panic. The moon could be increasing your nerves and creating some chaotic energy. Take a deep breath, focus on being positive, and see what happens. Try to be in the moment.

CAPRICORN

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It’s important to remain true to yourself. If you feel pressured to say or do something that doesn’t feel right in your relationship, stand up and make your desires known. The moon is encouraging you to honor your feelings.

AQUARIUS

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You should receive a lot of positive attention from people this week as the moon enhances your visibility.

You could impress others at a networking event, concert, or party.

Collect phone numbers of some interesting and flirtatious folks.

PISCES

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Look deeper into a relationship to understand what’s really going on beneath the surface. The moon is urging you to play armchair psychologist. Analyze the past influences that could be affecting your romantic situation.

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23 Cream of the crop 24 Like plugs vis-à-vis outlets 25 Using only ones and zeros 28 __-cheap: for a song 29 Recipe amt.

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