Tuesday, February 11, 2014 by Daily Titan

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Volume 95, Issue 8

Program aims to close gap in success

Exhibit celebrates Indian cuisine

Male Success Initiative to address graduation rates

The Arboretum hosts a Californian Indian feast

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Cal State Fullerton currently has among the lowest percentage of male African-American students of any Cal State University in southern California, a fact that Rodney Anderson, educational opportunity program counselor, is well aware of. To address this, and the fact that AfricanAmericans have the lowest graduation and rendition rates at Cal State Fullerton, Anderson has created the Male Success Initiative (MSI). The program outlines a number of goals which aim to improve the graduation and retention rates of minority and poor male students on campus in two ways. The first way will be to help black students pursue and achieve all their academic goals through faculty and peer mentorship. The second is to create a sense of social connectivity at Cal State Fullerton. Anderson hopes that getting students involved on campus will help to foster a sense of belonging on what is mostly a commuter campus. “The Male Success Initiative is a great thing that they have for young African-Americans,” said Akinkumni Darbeau, an 18-year-old international business major who is taking part in the program. “(African-Americans) are a small percentage ... It’s good to have friends also, that you can relate to in that way, culturally.” Anderson originally came up with the idea of the Male Success Initiative in April after talking with a colleague about ways to improve the graduation rates of the underrepresented males on campus. Once they realized that there was a lack of a support system for those male students at CSUF, they took action. MSI, currently in its second semester, is comprised of 16 black students, all of whom are either freshmen or sophomores. At this time the program solely consists of black students, but there are plans to reach out to all underrepresented minorities as the program grows. Every MSI student is paired up with a faculty mentor who meets with their student at least twice a month. Mentors help students in the program make professional academic connections and help them navigate through the confusion that can come with the transition to college.

gape-mouthed simulation dummies used during training. The lab is where students put their skills into practice, said Barbara Doyer, skills lab coordinator. Students’ skills are tested by performing a variety of tests ranging from making a bed to the more difficult task of starting IV’s, she said. While the students were the focus of the ceremony, the presenters, Otten and Cindy Greenberg, director of the nursing school, made a point to include how important the families of the students are to their success. “(The students) need someone other than us faculty and other than the students just that someone else that they can complain to about nursing school and about college life and all of that, but also be the one who says … ‘you can do this, and I’m proud of you,’” Otten said. Families provide support in a variety of ways such as providing financial or housing support, Otten said.

A room in the Arboretum is brimming with stories, some in black and white, others full of color, but not one voice is heard. In the background soft singing, in a language unknown to most, fills the room. Occasionally, a soft shuffle of feet interrupts the singing, but then it is quiet again at the Seaweed, Salmon and Manzanita Cider: California Indian Feast exhibit. The exhibit is the newest in the Orange County Agricultural and Nikkei Museum at the Arboretum. It is a celebration of Californian Indian cuisine with glimpses into the preparation of food, the rituals that surround it and the communities that share and enjoy it. Attendees of the exhibit can see a woman of the Konkow Maidu tribe cooking for the Konkow Maidu feast. With two large cooking sticks made of wood, the tribal woman picks up a scorching stone, quickly dunking it into a pot of hot water to clean the soot and ash, and places it into a feast basket. The woman does this to cook the acorn mush, a vital dish to the feast made of acorn flour and water. The cultural event is important since it is considered the return feast. During this feast, the food or gifts are exchanged between two communities.

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Cal State Fullerton nursing students receive their white coats in a ceremony Saturday.

Coated with success White Coat Ceremony honors CSUF nursing students

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Thirty-seven nursing students took the next step along their career paths as the Cal State Fullerton nursing faculty presented them with white lab coats Saturday, marking the beginning of their clinical studies. As part of the School of Nursing’s White Coat Ceremony, the students donned the well-known apparel over white scrubs to denote the start of the next two and a half years of their studies, which will take place in hospitals around Orange County. The group marked the fourth set of students to take part in the ceremony since its inception in 2011, according to Rebecca Otten, coordinator of pre-licensure programs for the school of nursing. As a highly competitive program that includes two semesters of intensive class and lab work, the White Coat Ceremony is the next step in the demanding path to

becoming a registered nurse. “(The ceremony is) the entrance into the rest of my life, my future career,” said Jennifer Vargas, one of the students involved in the ceremony. “It’s the first step in a long journey.” The ceremony is just another jumping point as students move out of the classroom and into the field. Even with the new challenges ahead, the foundation these students have built in the classroom will give them solid ground moving forward. Cristal Martinez, another student who took part in the ceremony, said she expects to be nervous about moving on to the next phase. “But I know that my professors have taught me well, and I’ve learned from them so much that I know that I’ll be okay with their guidance and my skills.” The event began in the nursing simulation lab as students gave their families and friends a tour of the room that demands much of their time and energy during the semester. Students also walked with their families around a large room lined with hospital beds, complete with

Cooper Center celebrates Darwin’s 205th birthday 132 years after death, naturalist celebrated for his research KYLE NAULT Daily Titan

Several of Charles Darwin’s theories are still in practice and used in the academic field in today’s world. Due to his renowned theory of evolution by natural selection, among others, the deceased man of 132 years is still considered by many as one of the most influential persons to shape mankind and scientific research. As his 205th birthday is coming up Wednesday, Cal State Fullerton faculty and students gathered Monday afternoon in the Portola Pavilion of the Titan Student Union to celebrate Darwin Day with the help of the Cooper Center. The two-hour program, co-sponsored by the College

MARIAH CARRILLO / Daily Titan A child eats a piece of birthday cake Monday as attendees celebrate Charles Darwin’s 205th birthday at the Cooper Center-sponsored event in the Titan Student Union.

of Humanities and the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, was highlighted by three academic presentations that bridged the gap between Darwin’s centuries-old theories and modern-day thinking. “Darwin changed modern civilization with his view of the history of life,” Jere Lipps, Ph.D., explained.

Lipps, the director of the Cooper Center, said that many of the research methods Darwin used on his voyage are still methods employed by students today. His presentation, titled “Darwin Voyaging ‘Round the World on the Beagle,” provided insight on how Darwin accumulated most

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of his knowledge, which he later put into practice in his work. “All science is an adventure, most of it is an exploration of something so he set a standard with that trip,” he said. The voyage lasted for over five years and provided the origins for the scientist’s thought, Lipps said.

Not only did the event cover Darwin’s initial voyages, it also tackled the evolutionary theory that became Darwin’s claim to fame. James R. Hofmann, Ph.D., chair of the Liberal Studies Department, presented his information on the widely known topic to the pavillion audience. Through the use of Darwin’s own literary work, On the Origin of Species, Hofmann explained how the scientist wanted people to appropriately look at fossils to determine a common ancestor. “When you start looking at the history of life and you start trying to look for evidence of how the web of life hangs together, you have to be careful not to be tempted to look for intermediate types between two organisms that are alive now,” he explained. SEE DARWIN, 2

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The liberal studies professor ran through a series of photographs to demonstrate the concept above, offering a wide variety of fossil records for the audience to look through and see. To end the speaking portion of the celebration, Marianne Waters, a professor of anthropology at El Camino College, offered a unique spin on how Darwin’s theory of natural selection constantly affects the study of human behavior around us. Among the conditions influenced by Darwin’s natural selection theory, as she explained, are many coughing ailments, how anxiety leads to escape and avoidance and even why many people love junk food.

“A lot of times people think that Darwin and science is kind of out there and that it doesn’t apply to them or it only applies to people doing science but actually this knowledge applies very much to our daily lives and our survival today,” Waters said. Following Waters’ speaking portion of the event, the floor was opened for a brief Q-and-A session, where the audience was able to ask any of the three speakers about the topics they presented. Attendees then sang “Happy Birthday,” marking their final act of appreciation to the soon-to-be 205-year-old naturalist. For more information on the Cooper Center, visit the Cooper Center website or call (714) 647-2100.

FOR THE RECORD In the issue published Monday, Feb. 10, in an article titled “Young entrepreneurs get in the ‘hot seat,’” concerning a “fast pitch” business competition at CSUF, the winner of the high school competition, Hannah Keith, had her name incorrectly reported as Hannah Messa.

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Rethinking ‘straight’

CLARISSE MEYERS / For the Daily Titan Edward Robinson, Ph.D., a professor of African-American studies, said the black community’s unwillingness to discuss sexuality alienates LGBTQ people. Robinson wants society to stop using the word “straight” to describe heterosexuality.

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Edward Robinson, Ph.D., a professor of AfricanAmerican studies, presented an argument Monday to eliminate the word “straight” due to a negativity stemming from defining sexual orientation within the black community. Robinson said the African-American community has an unspoken policy to avoid discussing sexual orientation, and a movement that acknowledges the power of language is the next step for change. “I’m interested in the movement to disengage the word ‘straight’ from its intended power as a word of subjection and projection,” Robinson said. Some words in the English language inherently hold negative connotations. For example, Robinson told his audience that blackness and whiteness are seen as opposites—one negative and one positive, respectively, he said.

However, rather than the black community being oppressed by others, Robinson said there is now oppression within the community on the subject of homosexuality. Robinson said he feels gay and lesbian AfricanAmericans who have made large contributions to society have felt unwelcome after their sexual orientation became known, which causes a younger generation of homosexual African-Americans to fear their own community. “When role models are turned away, the black community also faces the reality that many young enterprising and educated gay and lesbian members also took their economic and intellectual talent with them to other communities,” Robinson said. Robinson said hiphop artists use the negative aspects of the word “straight” to their advantage. “Hip-hop culture has profited on the linguistic binary of the word ‘straight’ in order to define a hyper masculinity that serves to privilege heteronormative behavior and identity construction at the exclusion of their gay and lesbian community members,” Robinson

said. Sarah Braun, 26, a sociology major, was surprised by how words could vary in their definitions so significantly. “I never realized that language could be so subjective. Each word can have a different definition to different people,” Braun said. “It may have a dictionary definition, but there’s always going to be connotations, and we kind of have to take that into account in the way that we use them.” The way words have been used and shaped through history changes the way they are perceived in modern society, Robinson said. Using the words ‘thug’ and ‘ghetto’ as examples that can denote African-American inferiority within certain communities. The power of words in relation to sexual orientation resonated with Charlie King, 20, a sociology major, who identifies as transgender. “Language … defines how you think,” King said. “People are really, really against trying to accommodate their language to include trans people like me, because you’ll get a lot of he and she, him or her, and I’m not either so

does that mean I’m not included?” In reference to the movement to adjust the English language to be more neutral regarding sexual orientation, King said, “It’s a good movement to have because there are a lot of things in the English language that are binaries and that are very exclusive to people that do not fit into those binaries.” Robinson emphasized the power that words have, and that grouping people into certain categories can lead to exclusion. He favors a society that doesn’t use the word “straight” to define sexuality. Robinson said he hopes the black community can overcome the issues of sexuality in order to refocus on what historically brought it together, such as struggles with slavery and civil rights. “In the end, I’m interested in the term ‘straight’ as a means to advocate for an African-American movement using the word (as in moving) forward, while simultaneously rooting out the visages of discrimination rooted within words traditionally used to inflict harm to the community,” Robinson said. “For me, every community member is valued.”

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The faculty mentors offer their guidance into more than just academics, Darbeau said. His mentor in the program is Edward Robinson, Ph.D., an African-American studies professor. “It’s like an open platform, we just talk about all types of things,” Darbeau said. “(Robinson is) someone I confide in, and someone that gives me a lot of advice.” As the program continues to grow and develop, it will introduce peer-to-peer mentoring by assigning upperclassmen MSI students to freshmen or sophomores new to the program. Aside from the various forms of mentoring, MSI also has guest speakers every month. The presentations cover a variety of different topics that tie into the strategic goals of MSI. These events are open to the public, and guests are welcome. The next guest speaker will be Thomas A. Parham, Ph.D., vice chancellor of student affairs at UC Irvine, who will speak on March 7 in a presentation titled “Challenges of Authentic Masculinity.” Anderson has high aspirations for the program. He hopes it will reach

JAMES SMITH / Daily Titan Keith Curry, the CEO of the Compton Community College district, speaks at a Cal State Fullerton event Thursday as part of CSUF’s Male Success Initiative.

out far beyond the classrooms, and that the strong emphasis MSI places on leadership in academics will translate into the real world as well. That way, each one of his students will have the ability to go back and become

young leaders in their communities. MSI is still in its early phases, but Anderson is pleased with the progress the program is making. “Right now we’re definitely just seeing the early kind of glimmers of

what the program can be,” Anderson said. “Once we open up the program to all of the lower income, first-generation college students we have on this campus, that’s when we will definitely start to see the results.”

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22 killed in suicide bomb accident A group of Sunni militants were killed Monday during a suicide bombing training class in a north Baghdad camp when the instructor unknowingly detonated a belt packed with explosives. According to the New York Times, 22 members died and 15 were injured in the explosion. The insurgents in attendance belonged to the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, a group fighting the Shiite-dominated army of the Iraqi government. Eight militants were arrested as they tried to escape the campsite after the explosion. The militant instructor has not been identified, but is described as a prolific recruiter.

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Business students prepare for next month’s competition REBECCA HARDMAN Daily Titan

Aspiring entrepreneurs collaborated to refine their business strategies Wednesday in a “boot camp” to prepare them for a business plan competition to be held next month. Students will be competing for more than $50,000 in cash and other prizes, which they are encouraged to use toward further development of their business plan. Jessica Harvey, a business major, already has an idea in mind. Her concept is “to market green products to the government.” She said she plans to find local businesses that have trouble marketing their products and pair them up with mandates the government needs to meet. “I pursue a distribution agreement with them and I agree to market them to the government specifically,” Harvey said. “It’s like matchmaking for government products.” Students who attended the event learned how to create opportunities to make their business ideas more attractive, timely, durable and more valuable to buyers. The presentation encouraged students to use their skills, knowledge and expertise to create a business plan for the competition. Atul Teckchandani, Ph.D., an assistant professor of business management, emphasized the importance of finding gaps in the existing marketplace, understanding competitors’ strategies and efficiently solving problems. The competition is an opportunity for business students to improve their business ideas and learn new techniques to become

Courtesy of Cal State Fullerton Center for Entrepreneurship Professor John Jackson of the College of Business and Economics guides student entrepreneurs in the first business “boot camp” on Jan. 14. The “boot camp” is designed to inform students about the Cal State Fullerton Business Plan Competition.

successful entrepreneurs and leave saying “I can do this,” Teckchandani said. The contest is available to anyone, regardless of their major, Teckchandani said. “I would love it for engineering students to get together with business students or communication students get together with business students,” Teckchandani said. “I think higher quality ideas happen (when students collaborate). We definitely want to hear from other parts of the campus.” The boot camp presentations from the Cal State Fullerton Center for Entrepreneurship are open to all students and welcome all majors.

“We just want to offer as much as we can to the students so they can excel and succeed with their business ideas.” ADRIENNE BAILEY Special Projects Coordinator at Center for Entrepreneurship

“These boot camps are educational, but it is also a way to network with other people if you have a business idea,” said Adrienne Bailey, the special projects coordinator for the Center for

Entrepreneurship and organizer of the “boot camp” presentations. Bailey has also created a Facebook page for the business plan competition meant for students to network, pitch ideas or become part of a business group if they are interested. They will also provide mentorship to budding entrepreneurs who have ideas that need to be “polished.” “We just want to offer as much as we can to the students so they can excel and succeed with their business ideas,” Bailey said. Last year, Synova Life Sciences, a business concept involving stem cell therapy, won the

competition. Teams advance to further rounds after panelists evaluate the potential of the business concept. The third boot camp will be held Friday from 1-3 p.m. in Steven G. Mihaylo Hall room 1308 with opportunities for attendees to win prizes. For students who are interested in applying for the business plan competition, the application deadline is Feb. 21. Log onto TITANium Communities to apply. When the competition begins, the aspiring entrepreneurs will submit their concepts in writing to determine who reaches the semifinals on March 28, followed by the final round on April 11.

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Tustin man electrocuted climbing tree A 28-year-old Tustin resident died after being electrocuted while climbing a tree to take pictures of the sunset Saturday. Relatives found David Strohm Jr.’s cellphone in the grass early Sunday morning after hours of searching for him, according to the Orange County Register. Family members found Strohm’s body atop a tree, leaning on a power line. About 20 local homes were without power while firefighters removed Strohm’s body. A photo of the sunset was posted to Strohm’s Facebook page on Saturday at around 6 p.m. Further investigation is being conducted, and an autopsy is scheduled to determine the cause of death.

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Devil’s Advocate

illustration by MIKE TRUJILLO/ Daily Titan Both college experiences yield different results. Which route to take depends on the student’s preference and what they are willing to sacrifice in their pursuit of higher education.

Four-year universities give Starting at a community students better experience college is the better route MICHAEL HUNTLEY Daily Titan

The real college experience comes from attending a university Every year, high school students around the country rush home from football practices, orchestra rehearsals and friends’ houses to rummage through their mailbox. They hope to see a thick envelope from their dream university. There are few greater joys than opening up an envelope from their first choice of schools and reading the words, “We are pleased to offer you admission to our university.” That joy is followed by a quick drive to a friend’s house to compare acceptance letters. It won’t be long after that until photos of the acceptance letter are posted on Instagram and Facebook where friends and family will post congratulatory comments. It’s a rite of passage that has happened to high school students for years. A photo that probably won’t be as quickly uploaded to social media sites is an acceptance letter from a community college. Nobody boasts about his or her admittance to community college, which is essentially high school where smoking is allowed. A big advantage to starting at a university rather

than a community college is greater networking opportunities. Community colleges have some networking opportunities, many community college professors worked years in their field of study and have good connections. But the amount of networking opportunities simply does not compare to the amount available at a university. The expression, “It’s about who you know, not what you know,” mostly still rings true today. According to a 2011 survey from Right Management, 41 percent said they landed a job through networking. By going to a university instead of a local community college a student broadens his or her horizons. Since students are at a university for at least three years they are likely to share multiple classes with the same people. Students at universities have more time to build connections with classmates in their major and professions. Another reason to choose a university over a community college is the atmosphere. Even at commuter universities the atmosphere is livelier than a community college. Community colleges lack the school spirit universities have. Half of the students at community college are not even aware their school has athletics or other organizations that school spirit is built on. The social life at

universities is greater than the social life at community colleges. Almost every university has fraternities and sororities that community colleges lack. The bonds these Greek students build with their brothers and sisters last beyond his or her time as a student. Even for students that aren’t enticed by the idea of Greek life, there are more opportunities for parties and fun at universities. The one drawback of going straight to a university out of high school is the cost. According to Forbes, in 2010-2011 the average community college student paid $2,713 in tuition, a tenth of the tuition students at private universities pay. But the extra two years at a university are worth the extra expenses. The above statistic states students at private universities pay 10 times more in tuition than community college students. While this is true, students at public universities pay much less than private school students. So the price a student should expect to pay at a public university such as Cal State Fullerton shouldn’t cause them too much alarm. Grants, scholarships and loans also make college easier to pay for than it would appear at first. While going to a community college may be more affordable, it is not more valuable. The social and networking benefits of universities justify the extra expenses.

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Junior colleges are a much more affordable alternative for students It’d be hard to believe that a high schooler would name a community college as their “dream college.” More than likely, asking a high school student what their dream school is would result in a list full of fouryear universities. But what they overlook is the quality of attending a community college first before transferring to a fouryear university. A four-year university can be daunting for students fresh out of high school. For a new university student, the huge buildings found on a university campus can seem like a maze. Getting to a class with a five-digit room number, while maneuvering through seemingly maze-like hallways, can make it extremely difficult to find a classroom. These hurdles do not make it easy to get to class on time on the first day of the semester. This is a giant change from small high school campuses. Community colleges have much smaller campuses than universities. They allow students to become acclimated to the feel of being on a college campus. The time saved from not having to find their way

around a large university is more time spent in classes. During the first two years of college, whether if it’s at a community college level or university level, students take the same general education classes required to graduate. The only difference is the students at the community college level are taking the classes at a greatly reduced price. It is essentially the same general education for a lower price. The reduced tuition is the most appealing benefit of attending a community college before transferring to a four-year. Most four-year universities have an enormous price tag attached, and the tuition fees can leave students with overwhelming debt after graduation. Community colleges, on the other hand, have a tuition that is much more affordable. This affordable tuition helps students steer clear of debt. Community colleges also offer payment plans, fee waivers and financial aid to help students. The amount of money students at community colleges save in two years can be used to pay for the tuition at the university they plan to transfer to. Another perk is that community colleges are usually close to home. Most students enrolled at a community college can take advantage of the luxury of living at home. Living at home means not having to share a bathroom, not needing to wear sandals in the shower and being able

to lounge around in old pajamas. Students also come home to mom’s cooking after a long day of classes. Of course living in a dorm sounds like a great experience, but there is time for that once students transfer to a university. While there are people that go to community colleges just to learn without any intention of transferring, the main goal of is to get as many of their students to transfer as possible. Community college professors and counselors are determined to help their students accomplish that. Counselors at community colleges are more accessible than those at universities. There are fewer students for each counselor to keep track of, so students can easily set an appointment with a counselor and get all of their questions answered. Many counselors and professors at community colleges go out of their way to find networking opportunities for students to connect to the university of their choice. They form a professional relationship with their students. This creates a solid foundation for community college students to explore their career and major interests. They obtain the advice and resources they need to figure out what they are truly passionate about. Starting at a community college provides students with a tremendous amount of benefits that will improve their college career.

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Sex offenders should not be able to visit public spaces like parks and beaches.

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I respectfully disagree and have some questions. How many cases of children being abducted from or attacked in a public park in California by a registrant have you discovered? You portray the majority of registrants in the community as predators hanging around places where children frequent just looking for prey; what evidence have you unearthed that this is an accurate picture? Would you be surprised to know that the majority of registrants living in the community will never commit a second offense and are looking only to support themselves and their children and families and live law-abiding lives in peace? Are you not aware that from 98 to 95 percent of sexual crime against children is committed by those close to them in their lives and that the small percentage committed by strangers is highly likely to be strangers not on the registry? Rather than furthering the myth of the “stranger-danger” figure your article posits, you can do much in your position to draw attention to the real problem of sexual abuse of children and to encourage methods of education and prevention that will actually have an effect on this issue.

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illustration by MIKE TRUJILLO / Daily Titan It does not make sense for a company that sells pharmaceuticals to also sell tobacco products.

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CVS is a spark of hope for Americans trying to quit smoking CVS Pharmacy, the largest pharmacy chain in America, will be the first to stop selling cigarettes or any other tobacco products in all of its 76,000 locations nationwide. The decision, as said by CVS President and CEO, Larry Merlo on Wednesday, will be enacted starting October 2014. “Cigarettes and tobacco products have no place in a setting where health care is delivered. This is the right thing to do,” Merlo said. CVS Caremark, an American retailer and health care company that provides pharmacy services to CVS, is playing a role in reducing chronic disease as well as cutting costs. According to the CVS Insight page, 16 million people already have at least one disease from smoking, the death toll from smoking is 480,000 a year in the United States, and 9 in 10 cases of cancer are caused by smoking. These numbers may not be reduced by merely cutting sales from one major chain, but the intention and dedication is a start to gain attention and help the cause. The cuts will, of course, have an effect on the sales figures of the chain. According to the New York Times, the company estimates it will lose about $2 billion from people buying cigarettes along with “incidental items like gum” that they would normally buy alongside their cigarettes. This should not be a devastating problem for a pharmacy chain that makes $123 billion a year. But is it worth it?

For a company that vows to help treat their patients and care for their well-being, selling tobacco doesn’t make sense. Money will surely come their way with customers, who are anti-smoking, and will prefer CVS stores to other stores and pharmacies. This is surely not the end of smoking or tobacco purchases in the United States, as there are drugstores, gas stations and local grocery stores that will continue to sell them. But, as it goes in the business world, as one does, the others will soon follow. “Prior to this, when we pointed out the hypocrisy of pharmacies selling both medicine and cigarettes, the pharmacies told us that all their competitors were doing it,” said Dr. Michael Siegel, a tobacco researcher at Boston University School of Public Health. “Now they can’t say that anymore.” Publicity or gaining the goodwill of the public isn’t the only reason CVS is discontinuing the sale of cigarettes; it seems they are genuinely aiming to help smokers quit. “To help the 7 in 10 smokers who say they want to quit, we plan to launch a robust national smoking sensation program this spring with the goal of helping millions of Americans quit smoking and get healthy,” Merlo said. A second effort will be done by taking down the “power wall” behind the cashier desk that advertises cigarettes and displays the different brands. Because of its location and visual appeal, regular smokers and people trying to kick the habit are tempted to buy cigarettes at this last stop before leaving the store. It’s a start; the results of this year will show just how big of an impact CVS will create, but by removing tobacco sales from their store, CVS is not only becoming a spark of hope for all smokers trying to quit, it is also paving the way for a smokefree America.

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Most sexual crimes occur at the victims own home and by their own family, not at a park, playground or beach. If you wanted to protect the children then you’d watch your own family! Exoffenders also pay taxes on these places and have just as much a right to be there as you do. If they cannot visit these places then they should not have to pay taxes on them! Why don’t you be a parent and watch your kids? And not all “sex offenders” have committed “heinous” acts, so stop lumping them all into one group! Pedophiles account for 10 percent or less of all the ex-offenders in this country. Why don’t we also treat all other ex-felons the same as well? Put them all on an online hit-list so everybody who lives around them can know their past sins? What sins have you committed you wouldn’t want the world to know about? Banning someone from a park or beach won’t stop them from committing a crime at a park or beach, if that is their intention! You are assuming children are “tempting” to all ex-offenders which is simply BS!

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Everything posted on the Internet is true, right? It must be, it’s the Internet. Well, no, but it seems as if the majority of our social media users have forgotten that small, yet vital piece of information. This column is usually reserved for sports stories and while there is a sports component, the main point of this week’s article is observing how quickly people on the Internet believe a story they see. Many of us are quick to believe anything we read and many cannot distinguish fact from fiction. I’ll start with the Super Bowl. The Seattle Seahawks did the unthinkable by demolishing the Denver Broncos in every way imaginable: offense, defense and special teams. All over Facebook and Twitter I saw many of my peers share an article from the “reliable” source, Huzlers.com, stating the Super Bowl was rigged and Peyton Manning did indeed throw the game, similar to the backstory of fictional quarterback Paul Crewe from the film The Longest Yard. After my very own 30-second research on the story and the host’s website, the “about us” section on the bottom of every page on Huzlers’ website states that it is “a combination of real shocking news and satire news to keep its visitors in a state of disbelief.” The pop culture icons the sensationalized stories are based on are the only real thing you can find on the website. “Real” news is noticeably absent. A quick visit to their website provides headlines such as “McDonalds exposed for using human meat (must watch video).” In the past, McDonald’s has seen attention in the news for using questionable ingredients in their burgers and McNuggets,

but if the fast-food giant were ever found to use any form of human meat in their food, then every major, reliable form of media would report on it and we wouldn’t rely on a pop culture website to break the news. The Daily Currant, a satirical news website, fooled social media users twice this week with their fictional news pieces. An article posted in August of last year on their website with the headline, “Obama announces plan to forgive all student loans,” circulated all over Facebook this week with students praising the president. They said this was his greatest achievement in his two presidential terms. Students of all ages fell for the trick, believing their insurmountable debt would miraculously disappear and would have absolutely no negative effects on our economy. Luckily, some of their peers, including myself, realized not only the fictional background in the story, but were intelligent enough to check the about us section, where the website clearly states the stories are fiction, before sharing it with our entire friend circle. The other website shared around the world stated that the man responsible for designing the faulty lights in the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics in Sochi was found dead in his home. Many shared the article, claiming their displeasure and disgust at Vladmir Putin and the Russian government. Not everything published on the Internet is true. It’s common sense. Anyone can make a blog look professional nowadays and publish rubbish material that they concoct in their head. Please, use this as a reminder to check the validity of news sources before believing every little thing you read. Now, I’m off to go golfing with President Barack Obama on Air Force One while we f ly to the Bermuda Triangle to meet Elvis Presley for dinner.

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Confessions from behind the screen ETHAN HAWKES Daily Titan

Courtesy of Chelsea Brakken Chelsea Bakken, a communications major, explored Rome during her study abroad experience this past summer.

Exploring Florence, Italy CSUF student spends her summer traveling abroad GINA VAN STRATTEN Daily Titan

Sitting in a plane high above the clouds, thousands of miles from home, Chelsea Bakken could not control her excitement as she was on her way to an adventure of a lifetime. Bakken, a 21-year-old communications major with an emphasis in public relations, recently participated in the Cal State Fullerton summer study abroad program in Florence, Italy. “It was the best decision ever, I would totally go again–so worth it,” Bakken said. CSUF offers a variety of study abroad programs to encourage students to gain quality experience and pursue educational opportunities in foreign countries. These programs can be a semester long or short summer trips. Bakken heard about the Summer abroad in Italy program through general email blasts. She said she kept up with emails and looked further into the summer program and decided to apply. “I got an email about it my freshman year, and then I just remembered (and) kept keeping up with it,” Bakken said. Shortly after applying, Bakken found herself with 25 other CSUF students on her way to Florence. The second she landed in Italy, Bakken was instantly immersed into the life and culture of Florence. She said being able to live in an apartment in the city, rather than a hotel, was a perfect way to feel like a local. “We lived in an apartment there, so that was my favorite part, was being able to live in Florence versus traveling there,” Bakken said. “It’s a whole different experience to have your own place and you get to actually experience the whole city.” The American Institute for Foreign Study hosted the courses that Bakken and other students took while studying abroad. The American Institute for Foreign Study is a cultural exchange organization that has been

working with study abroad programs for 45 years. According to the institute’s website, its mission is to provide enriching cultural exchange programs. Bakken said the trip was extremely beneficial to her education overall. She said she now has a general understanding of what people in Italy, and foreigners, want and appreciate, which will prepare her for a successful career in public relations. “I feel like I’m more knowledgeable about the world, but more about other people too,” Bakken said. “It’s a lot easier to understand where other people are coming from when you might come across other foreign people from other countries.” Outside of attending classes, Bakken discovered there was plenty of free time to explore the country around her. She went on small trips with friends to Milan, Venice and other unique places. “There was class Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and it was purposefully like that so we could do things and travel on the weekend,” Bakken said. She also went on a Florence program scheduled trip for all of the students to visit Rome. Bakken said she explored Rome with her class and saw the Vatican, Roman Forum and Colosseum. Florence and the surrounding cities in Italy are full of history, which intrigued Bakken. She wanted to learn the history of every place she toured. She used meal cards to find unique restaurants. One of the more unique restaurants she visited was a restaurant that formerly functioned as a prison. The restaurant allowed customers, including Bakken, to write motivational quotes on the walls. “You are allowed to write all over the walls–freedom inspired messages,” Bakken said. Bakken’s study abroad trip lasted a month and provided valuable experience for her future. Bakken said she would definitely urge other students to study abroad. She said she realizes the price tag attached to the study abroad programs can be daunting, but said the experience outweighs the cost.

I need more games. Whenever I hear about a new and exciting game, I have to own it. However, I know that I don’t need to spend more money on games. I want to be able to tell more people about great games and get others into a hobby I dearly enjoy, but the problem lies within the fact that I never play these games as soon as I buy them. Anytime I impulsively buy a game it’s because a sale is extremely good and my instincts tell me the game will never be that price again. Not true. As a computer gamer, I know that games frequently go on sale. The PC gaming scene is the easiest for small independent developers to publish on. Games that most people have never heard of are put on sale more frequently. When I buy something on sale, I know that it will eventually become cheaper as time passes. Games lose their value quicker than most other products as they become dated after new releases come out. This is where my problem lies: I buy games that are on sale even though I own more than I have time to play. I can’t resist a purchasing a $60 game when it gets cut down to to a fraction of a price a year after its release. Unfortunately, I spend all of my time playing

one or two games I really enjoy, like Hearthstone or League of Legends, instead of actually sitting down to complete my massive backlog. According to SteamDB. info, a website that analyzes a user’s digital library of Steam games, I have only played 43 percent of all of my games that I own on my PC. That’s not including my console games. It’s depressing to look at that statistic about my own life, but it gives me hope that if hard times hit me financially. However, I know I will still be entertained. Still buying games gives me that little adrenaline rush that I feel that any shopping addict gets. I feel this instinct to buy games and horde them like a squirrel may have originated from when I was a kid. When I was a child and had all the time in the world, I wanted buy and play a lot of games. But I didn’t have the money to buy them. Now that I am older and can afford games, I have the opposite problem. I don’t have the time to play anything and end up with too many games. Luckily, I gained a little more control over my impulsive buying habits. I found that the easiest way for me to stop is by opening up a list of all the games I have never touched and just stare at it. I also tell myself that if I wait another year the price will be even cheaper next time it goes on sale. That way, my wallet is full and I can try to find time to enjoy the games I already have.

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I stopped watching TV about three years ago when I took an honest look at the television screen. Most people need some form of entertainment to serve as a distraction. I found that leisure in video games. Rarely does an art form challenge the viewer for its content than with video games. With television and movies, substance and advertisements are spoon-fed to a lethargic audience. No matter how compelling a story is, it requires no input on a person’s behalf. Gaming on the other hand challenges and embraces the viewer. It puts the control of the character in the viewer’s hands; engaging them in ways that television never could. Players often immerse themselves within the story, or embrace complex challenges. I’m not talking about Flappy Bird or Candy Crush, but real games. I remember when I started playing Advanced Wars. Consisting of logical, calculated moves, I always felt mentally rejuvenated and often more relaxed after playing (sans the occasional nerd rage). Inspired by that game, an independent design studio called Crimson Cow revived the classic turn-based strategy genre with a title launched by Kickstarter. I absolutely love it. I am always on the lookout for new, fascinating games. I subscribe to betas and support indie developers whenever I can.

Oftentimes, I’ll purchase a Humble Bundle, which are discounted game packs for charity, although I may never play the games. I have seen the benefits of video games firsthand. My sister was diagnosed with Amblyopia, also known as “lazy eye” when she was 4 years old. Through multiple glasses prescriptions and playing hours of video games every day, she now has near perfect vision. The interactive quality of video games is what made that recovery possible. Outside of that, video games are known to help in decision making skills, improve attention span, sharpen memory, increase hand-eye coordination and a slew of other health benefits, according to the American Psychological Association website. The social aspect of the gaming medium is also superior to traditional forms of entertainment. While a group of friends can all watch the same movie, often none of them are interacting. Conversely, gaming frequently embraces the multiplayer aspect. Whether they are fighting against each other or playing towards the same goal, the medium is much more interactive. Gaming does take skill and commitment and not everyone can be a gamer, but with a touch of dedication almost anyone can enjoy this pastime and the many advantages it carries. It’s simple: In a book you imagine actions, in film and TV you see actions, but in games you perform actions. That’s why I’m a gamer.

AMANDA SHARP / Daily Titan Cal State Fullerton nursing students participated in White Coat Ceremony activities during the event on Saturday.

White Coat Ceremony celebrates students CEREMONY Continued from PAGE 1

That is something Roosevelt Watkins and Dorris Watkins, grandparents to Janel Samuels, have particular experience with. “She came and stayed with us,” Dorris said. “She couldn’t get into the

program, she had to take one out of this area so she came and stayed with us for six weeks.” However, family members emphasized the need for a strong personal motivation outside the support provided from friends and relatives. “Ryan’s always been very, very talented, and it’s

always whether he’s willing to apply himself or not, and somewhere along the road, it finally clicked and a light bulb went on,” said Joseph Montero, stepfather to nursing student Ryan Chacon. Many of the students’ relatives attended the ceremony and had simple suggestions for their loved ones.

Vargas’ mother, Cindy, had one piece of advice for her daughter as she received her white coat: relax. The Cal State Fullerton nurse’s pledge that ended the ceremony was a reminder that this event is a marker of the new experiences ahead for the students who worked hard for what they earned.

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The exhibit provides an in-depth perspective into the gastronomy of the Californian Indians through videos, photographs, stories, poems and tools. One of the main focuses of the exhibit is the food provided during the feast. Acorns are just one of many featured foods and are a staple of the

Californian Indian diet. These nuts from various oak trees are ground and leached extensively before eaten to ensure the removal of poisonous toxins. Meat is also an important part of the Californian Indian diet. Indians hunted in order to get their meat. The exhibit explained how hunting requires skill, but also needs respect, spiritual preparation and prayers of thanks after. The custom, “Giving to

the Deer,” means that men did not kill deer, but instead “took” them. The Indians would take the deer to be shared among the community with their family, relative and friends but never partake in it themselves. Taking the deer and giving it to others means the hunter has given back the life he has taken. All of the traditions and meanings behind the food are shown throughout the exhibit, which is open for

anyone to attend. James Mooney and Peter Mooney frequently visit the Arboretum, but it was their first time inside the museum where the exhibit is held. James Mooney, 17, was more interested in the recipes presented for visitors to take, while Peter wanted to take a trip down memory lane. “When you’re raised in Southern California you learn a lot of this (the Native

American culture). From the time you’re in the first grade on, you learn about the acorns and everything,” Peter Mooney said. For Bill Wallace, a board member of the Friends of the Fullerton Arboretum and a five–year volunteer at the Arboretum, the exhibit provides some reflection. “There is a certain sadness to the way our ancestors, my ancestors in particular, treated the Native Americans, not out of spite

or anything, but out of ignorance,” Wallace said. “That’s sad, but it is a reality that we have today.” Besides the salmon, seaweed and Manzanita cider, the exhibit features a variety of foods eaten and cooked by California Indians. Attendees can take home recipes including rabbit liver stew and chia lemonade. The exhibit is free for all visitors and open every Saturday and Sunday from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. until

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Apps to help reach goals There are many diet and exercise apps to keep fitness goals ANDREW FORTUNA Daily Titan

Courtesy of ABC News When people are unhappy with their weight, they set a New Year’s Resolution to lose weight.

Staying on track with resolutions so many drop-in fitness classes that are free for students. I just took a spin class the other morning and it was awesome. You IAN O’BRIEN know you don’t really even Daily Titan realize that you’re working out when you constantEvery time the new ly change it up, so I think year rolls around, people that’s important.” think of resolutions they Finding a workout that can commit to for self-im- you enjoy is also essenprovement. One of the tial to pushing through most common resolutions hurdles. is to lose weight. “You really want to find According to a study what you like. Stick to it conducted at the and you’ll want to go out University of Scranton, there and do it all the time. weight loss was ranked as For me it’s a great stress the No. 1 resolution made reliever. Working out, I for the year 2014. just feel better … just findHowever, the study ing what you really love to shows only 8 percent of do will ultimately get you people achieve the resolu- where you want to be,” tions they make. Hahn said. Although weight loss One of the most comcan be difficult to achieve, mon reasons resolutions as evidenced by these sta- are difficult to maintain is tistics, there are some se- because certain goals are crets to achieving these unrealistic. goals. Learning to not let Hahn said short-term excuses become a road- goals makes achieving resblock is particularly dif- olution goals easier. ficult for those looking to “I think people need to become more fit. be realistic. Often people One common excuse for set these lengthy goals and not working out is not hav- it’s gonna ultimately set ing time. Samantha Hahn, you up for failure,” Hahn a personal trainer at the said. “You don’t want to Student Recreation Center bite off more than you can who is majoring in kine- chew. You’re not gonna ensiology, learned how to joy the process when you’re devote her time to fitness being impatient with it, so without it becoming time I just think with goals you consuming. She lost 30 to have to be realistic. Make 40 pounds in the process. sure they’re achievable, “Just go at but that’s a “I think people little bit difa higher intensity, but ficult so it need to be you do these makes you higher intenrealistic. Often want to go sity intervals there and people set these out for a couple try. You just of minutes lengthy goals and don’t want to and you take do too much it’s ultimately a minute rest at once.” and then a gonna set you up A common couple more obstacle for for failure.” minutes and people tryanother mining to lose ute rest, and weight is the you do that SAMANTHA HAHN burnout after continuously Personal Trainer / CSUF SRC working out for 20 minfor a while, utes to a half an hour and Hahn said. you can cut your work“Another workout tip out in half,” Hahn said. would be planning your “Upping the intensity a workouts ahead of time. little bit can definitely save Writing it down, knowing you time and it’s a good what you’re gonna go in way to stick to your New there and do is better than Year’s resolution without aimlessly going in and just having to spend two hours kind of going on this main the gym.” chine and that machine,” Hahn also offered some he said. “That’s very effectips on how workouts tive too. That definitely can be more enjoyable for saves a lot of time. Another someone. one for avoiding burnout “Definitely add variety. is making sure to incorYou know you hear a lot porate rest days into their of people say that but I routines.” think that’s a huge part of Although New Year’s your workout whether it’s resolutions are difficult to changing the volume of stick to, it is still possible your workout, the inten- to be a part of the eight sity,” he said. “Take some percent if you find fun and workout classes. We have variety in your workouts.

Setting small marks makes larger goals easier to achieve

As many people tackle their New Year’s resolutions to work out and get fit, many fitness hopefuls don’t know where to start. One great way to support your personal fitness goals is to use a popular workout app that will aid you during your workout regimen and track your progress. Depending on the specific app, they can be a quick way to reference workout exercises, track calorie intake, motivate yourself and supplement your fitness with appropriate nutrition. While magazines and websites can provide help and have been available to consumers longer, apps can be more convenient. Being free also makes apps a preferred choice. Most apps are available on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store, which you can access on your phone or tablet and take with you anywhere.

Courtesy of DCRainmaker.com Smart phones allow individuals striving for fitness easy accesible sources of information and tips to acheive their goals. There are plenty of free apps for those looking to start a workout regimen.

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Courtesy of Hot5 App Hot5 app provides five minute videos of fitness exercises including yoga, and flexibility.

Courtesy of Lose It App Lose It app counts calories and also compares it against calories already burned.

Courtesy of Lift Assist App The Lift Assist app focuses on the right benching weight, reps and rest time for you.

Cardio One application that is basic and well put together is Hot5. The app is free and has something for everybody, with a plethora of quick five minute workout videos to work up a sweat. It contains workouts for flexibility and yoga to fullbody workouts to train any muscle group. In addition to that, the videos provide instruction and visual elements that give people a chance to watch an expert doing a certain exercise so they know the proper form to avoid injury and propel results. If you’re looking to do a thorough cardio regimen and need some motivation, the Nike+ running cardio app is your answer. The app features all of the basic trackers, such as distance, time and calories burned as well as some advanced features, including recording the pace of your run. You are also able to share your stats with friends, which brings out the friendly and competitive side of the app. During the hardest parts of your workout, the app plays a “power song” and displays motivational quotes from athletes to help you continue. Nutrition An app that deals with the nutrition side of

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The Nike+ running app tracks distance, time , calories and the pace of your workout.

ShopWell app determines which foods are nutritious to buy on a 1-100 scale.

helping to lose fat and slim down is Lose It. While many apps boast the ability to track calories, this app takes it to the next level. It allows you to select your workouts you did that day and compare the calories burned to the ones you ate and how many you should consume for the rest of the day. Another application that is unique and innovative is ShopWell. The application supports the nutrition side of fitness by ranking items you buy at the grocery store on a scale of one to one hundred on how healthy the item actually is. This app can be extraordinarily helpful to those who don’t know how to

construct a meal plan.

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Weight Training For those starting weight training, one of the hardest things to gauge is the weight and rate to start for benching. The Lift Assist app makes it easy by calculating how much weight you should start with by asking a few different questions. It asks you the goal you’re striving for, like endurance or muscle growth, and your body weight. After that, it gives you the amount you should be lifting and the appropriate rest time and reps. While the app seems simple, Lift Assist can be beneficial in several ways. One of the

Courtesy of Weight Lifting App Weight Lifting and Weight Training app gives instruction on lifting weights properly.

most common problems with benching is overexertion and tiring out quickly. With Lift Assist, you can pace your workout and prevent injuries. One of the simplest but effective applications out there is Weight Lifting and Weight Training. All the app contains is instruction on how to lift weights in the most beneficial way and to get the form right. Although it is simple, just a few minutes looking over the app on the exercises you plan to do could make a difference in results. It can also prevent that awful feeling of putting hours in and not getting the best results because of not lifting with proper technique.

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