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Dim lights; save energy

New fee allocation

CSUF periodically dims lights to assist utility providers SASHA BELANI Daily Titan

Last month, when lights across campus dimmed for a day, students and faculty were puzzled and some joked that the university had forgotten to pay its electricity bill. But Cal State Fullerton’s bills aren’t past due. Lights were dimmed because CSUF enrolls in the Demand Response program with utility provider Southern California Edison (SCE) and EnerNOC, which is part of the university’s efforts to become better energy consumers.

Last Wednesday, the Student Fee Advisory Committee (SFAC) approved the Student Success Initiative (SSI), which would add a $181 per semester student fee to be implemented in the fall. Before it is officially implemented, the fee must be approved by President Mildred García, then by California State University Chancellor Timothy P. White. As initially proposed earlier this semester, the fee would have cost students $240.50 per semester. After 12 general open forum sessions and numerous other meetings with student organizations as well as online feedback, student input encouraged the SFAC to pare down the spending goals, resulting in the current fee of $181 per semester. The fee will be phased in over the next three years, starting at about $60 per semester in fall 2014 and reaching its final cost of $181 per semester in fall 2016.

Demand Response Demand Response (DR) is a voluntary program that companies and organizations can opt into to reduce energy consumption during peak hours to decrease the possibility of overworking energy grids. High-energy use periods mostly occur during the summer, especially during the hours of 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., said Lisa Hannaman, a SCE representative. “The whole idea behind DR is that a portfolio approach is better– you can balance out any underperformers with overperformers in the region and net 100 percent performance,” said Robin Deliso, an EnerNOC representative. EnerNOC specializes in helping businesses and organizations to increase energy efficiency and productivity. CSUF has partnered with Southern California Edison to be a part of DR since 2009. Hannaman said CSUF’s partnership is part of a year-long program. This means the university may be called upon at any time of the year to reduce its energy usage by dimming hallway lighting or switching off any non-essential lighting. There are different programs offered by SCE. Some include penalties for going over the energy use limit while others have benefits such as lower energy costs. SCE monitors the energy grids for potential problems, such as a generation plant going off line or demand exceeding forecasts. Such events mean demand needs to be reduced, and one way to do this is to dim or turn off lights. SEE ELECTRICITY, 3

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From stitching seams to grading papers Martha Webber left the fashion industry to teach English at CSUF CHRISTINA NGUYEN Daily Titan

Martha Webber, an assistant professor of English, leaves the door to her fourth-floor office in University Hall, which is located next to the elevator, wide open. She does this as an invitation for people to stop by and say “hello,” whether or not they are already an acquaintance. This matches Webber’s attitude toward new opportunities: open to change. This outlook has enabled Webber, who started her career in the fashion industry, to shift from stitching seams to grading papers, and from making measurements to studying rhetoric. The Virginia native discovered she enjoyed sewing in her high school years when she would make her own “Frankenstein” creations from a simple piece of cloth. Her budding interest led her to sign up for a sewing class at a local occupational center. After Webber realized she had a knack for fashion, she studied at Los Angeles Trade-Technical College and received her associate’s degree. However, Webber began to feel turned off by some aspects of the industry after she worked for a fashion company.

ELEONOR SEGURA / Daily Titan Martha Webber, an assistant professor of English at Cal State Fullerton, encourages her students to think outside the box.

Webber eventually found she was interested in what happened to her work after it left her hands. She asked questions concerning the bigger picture of the costing sheet, which details the price of services needed to produce a garment in addition to the length of time and worker skill needed to complete it. She was often met with indifference. “I wanted to ask what was happening to my

pattern after it left my hands, and that at least in the work experiences, I found that those were questions people didn’t have time for or even perceived as hostile to their business model,” Webber said. Webber was concerned with humane practices and how her designs were being manufactured and was put off by a general lack of responsiveness to her interest in how the fashion industry and companies worked.

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“I think what I realized was that on the whole, if I wanted to make an impact or affect change in the labor practices of the fashion industry, that it would be an uphill battle and it would be a really long struggle,” she said. As a result, Webber found her interest in the position at her fashion job waning, and because a part of her refused to give up, was unsure of her next step. However, she did know

that she always found solace in reading novels. That passion, along with the support of family and friends, convinced her to go back to school. The biggest encouragement came from her grandmother, who reached out to her normally positive and determined granddaughter to give her an extra push to follow her heart. SEE FASHION, 6

TWEETING IT OUT Professors take to Twitter, encouraging new teaching methods and interactions

MAJOR SPOTLIGHT CSUF theatre and dance students reflect on their experiences performing on stage

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Commemorating farmworkers’ rights Son of labor leader speaks out as Cesar Chavez Day nears KYLE NAULT Daily Titan

As Cesar Chavez Day fast approaches, the forgotten legacy of Larry Itliong and other Filipino heroes of the United Farm Workers (UFW) encouraged his son Johnny to continue to bring the union leaders’ contributions to light. “He was the senior to Cesar Chavez. He had 30 years of experience of labor organizing,” Itliong said of his father. “The clarification needs to happen in order for things to really change and really bring both (Filipino and Latino) communities together and move forward.” As part of a two-hour presentation sponsored by the Asian American Studies and Chicano and Chicana Studies Departments, Itliong

chronicled his father’s experiences as an union organizer and co-founder of the UFW for around 30 people in attendance in the Pollak Library. “I’ve been researching my father for many years now. I was born 1965, I was a union baby and lived through all that,” he said. “I know what it was like (to be in the fields) and understood why they needed to stand up and say ‘hey, you know what, you’re treating us unfairly.’” The year Johnny Itliong was born was the same year his father led a Filipino labor strike of Coachella Valley grape growers that resulted in higher pay. From this successful strike Larry Itliong, with the help of other agricultural workers, staged the Delano Grape Strike in Sept. 8, 1965, the movement that helped set the stage for the UFW. The significant roles that Filipinos played in the formation of the UFW, the grape strike and boycott

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JAMES SMITH / Daily Titan Johnny Itliong, the son of labor movement leader Larry Itliong, emphasized his father’s influence on modern labor laws.

are hardly mentioned in history, said Carolina Oleda-Kimbrough, a lecturer in Asian-American studies. “Many people do not know about the lived experience of these early immigrants from the Philippines,” she said.

The UFW was formed when Itliong’s Agricultural Workers Organizers Committee (AWOC) combined with Chavez’s National Farm Workers Organization (NFW) to continue the strike to improve farming conditions. Chavez took the

role of president, and Itliong worked with him as vice president. “Probably one of the greatest things that my father did during this time was to cross the racial barrier ... it wasn’t just Filipinos ... he was fighting for the rights of the forgotten people and that was the farm workers or the agricultural workers.” Itliong points to this unity among all types of farm workers as the primary reason the UFW was able to possess the strength to control collective bargaining rights to fight the agricultural industry in the United States. “My father’s work has affected every single working person in the United States,” Johnny Itliong said. “People need to hear his story and realize that there was a Filipino hero, there was more than one Filipino hero, but you know his story may inspire someone else and if it does then his work’s done.”

Not only did the presentation offer insight to Larry Itliong’s journey, it also honored other notable Filipino figures. It began with a song written by Philip Vera Cruz and concluded with a poem by Carlos Bulosan, both former colleagues who worked alongside the elder Itliong. “My dad didn’t do it by himself,” Itliong said. “He had the help of 1,500 other people.” Eliza Noh, the program coordinator of Asian-American studies, also believes the remembrance can help understand surrounding regional history. “Usually when people think about Asian-Americans and Asian-American studies, we tend to think about East Asians so we think Japanese, Korean, Chinese-Americans, and we tend to ignore or forget Southeast Asian-Americans or Pacific Islanders,” she said. “Filipino-American history is very much part of our local Southern California history.”

Professors explore teaching through Twitter Social media service offers new opportunities for marketing, communications CYNTHIA WASHICKO Daily Titan

Even though 140 characters may only be enough for a sentence or two, some professors find that just long enough to be useful in the classroom. Jason Shepard, a communications professor, uses Twitter in his journalism innovations course, which was offered for the first time last fall. “What I wanted to do was use Twitter to share ideas and links and resources to students based on what I was reading about journalism entrepreneurship and innovations,” Shepard said. Using the social media service for the first time in a course came with varying degrees of success, he said. In the future, Shepard said he hopes to generate a more interactive discussion with students on Twitter. Catherine Atwong, Ph.D., a marketing professor, also uses the social media site to teach her students. One of her classes consists of a series of projects using social media to target a specific demographic. Twitter is the first social media site in that series. “We use (Twitter) as a research tool so the students know how to … use Twitter for marketing purposes,” Atwong said. “Social media is heavily used by businesses for marketing purposes.” Atwong said her class uses Twitter to research the target audience for specific businesses or products. Students analyze the tweets from the business’ followers to determine how to best market to that audience. All Twitter accounts have different types of users they are trying to communicate with, Atwong said. By “backtracking” from what followers of a business’s Twitter account have done, her students can get a good read on who their audience is. While Shepard’s students were not using Twitter as part of their projects, he said it has become a useful tool in disseminating information without having to wait until everyone was back in class. “When I was reading something or seeing something posted on Twitter by somebody else about anything related to the future of journalism … I

MIKE TRUJILLO / Daily Titan Professors at Cal State Fullerton have used Twitter to share articles and other content they find interesting with students, as well as a tool to teach marketing techniques.

could, at that moment, either retweet it or post something on Twitter about it and I know it would be there for the students to be able to find,” Shepard said. Atwong said in her class, Twitter becomes particularly useful in helping students target specific audiences. The students must identify what that audience is afraid of, what issues are troubling that audience, and finally what service they can offer that the audience will value, she said. Mai Vy Nguyen, a senior business administration major with an emphasis in marketing, said although she didn’t use Twitter in her free time before taking Atwong’s course and still doesn’t, it makes for a powerful marketing tool. “It’s great because … you learn how to target your company,” Nguyen said. “If you want to … talk about your company and really promote it, you have to use Twitter or other social media.” Nguyen, who wants to make her career in event planning and real

estate, said learning how to use Twitter for marketing now will prove useful once she enters the workforce. “I think Twitter would be a great asset for me because I can give my customers more information easily by using Twitter,” Nguyen said. Nguyen’s focus on the future is echoed by Shepard and Atwong. Despite the differences in their classes and teaching methods, both professors said Twitter will have an impact on their students’ futures. Atwong said many new marketing jobs involve heavy use of social media, and Shepard felt similarly about journalism. “Especially for this content about digital journalism and the future of journalism, Twitter is better than any textbook because it is where the substantive discussion is about the future of journalism,” Shepard said. Twitter, Shepard said, can have a place in a variety of courses. Using the social media site to supplement traditional teaching resources can make it a valuable tool for instructors in the future.

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Fullerton men guilty of molestation

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US sanctions top Russian gov’t officials Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree recognizing the Ukrainian region of Crimea as an independent state Monday, according to the Washington Post. The decree signing was in direct response to a Crimean referendum decided Sunday, in which 97 percent of voters reportedly favored joining Russia. On the same day, the United States and Europe imposed sanctions on Russian politicians and military leaders. The United States and Europe are planning further measures of punishment that would weaken Russia’s economy. The Obama administration declared the vote was illegitimate and unconstitutional. - CECILY MEZA

34 cited in OC underage alcohol sting Thirty-four individuals were given citations over the weekend throughout Orange County in connection with an undercover operation, according to the Orange County Register. “Operation Shoulder Tap” is a statewide effort targeting those who purchase alcohol for minors. The operation brought in 484 citations for individuals providing alcohol to minors; some of them included false identification and open containers. There were 60 arrests connected to the operation, including driving under the influence, possession of illegal drugs, public intoxication, parole violations, resisting arrest and outstanding warrants. - CECILY MEZA

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Two Fullerton brothers were convicted Monday for molesting two minors who lived in the same neighborhood, according to the Orange County District Attorney’s office. Cristobal Ortiz Rodriguez, 38, and Eduardo Ortiz Rodriguez, 36, molested a 7-yearold girl and a 3-yearold girl between May 2010 and August 2011. Each brother pleaded guilty to numerous felony counts of lewd and lascivious acts on a child under the age of 14, as well as multiple felony counts of continuous sexual abuse. Both are expected to receive a 50year sentence in state prison and lifetime registration as sex offenders.

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WINNIE HUANG / Daily Titan Actress and keynote speaker Angie Harmon stresses UNICEF’s efforts to end human trafficking Saturday.

Women’s Conference focuses on trafficking Speakers emphasize local trafficking operations in county GINA VAN STRATTEN Daily Titan

The scene outside of Cal State Fullerton’s Titan Student Union early Saturday morning was one of disapproval, but the atmosphere inside was filled with female empowerment and unity. Hundreds of women passed by the protesters standing outside the TSU and gathered to attend the sixth annual Women’s Conference, hosted by Rep. Ed Royce (R-Fullerton). Royce hosts the Women’s Conference to provide a forum that addresses issues of specific interest to the women in his district, according to the conference website. He regards the conference as a valuable resource for women of all ages and backgrounds. The Women’s Conference gave women advice regarding life issues and shed light on a growing global problem. Angie Harmon, an actress and UNICEF Ambassador, was the keynote speaker. She presented her effort to fight and eliminate human trafficking. Royce introduced Harmon to the stage and praised her efforts to help end human trafficking. “She has used her talent, she used the recognition that she has for the good efforts to raise funds, and to educate, and to advocate on behalf of those who do not have voice, the worlds most vulnerable children,” Royce said. Harmon has dedicated her time in all areas of the world to initiate programs and help for victims of human trafficking. “For the last two years she’s appeared as the spokeswoman for the U.S. fund for UNICEF’s ‘End Trafficking’ project,” Royce said. “She mobilizes communities around the world to take a stand, to take action, to end these abuses and to protect children.” Harmon came on stage and explained how local the human trafficking issue has become. “As I learned more about this horrific violation of human rights, it was apparent that this issue knows no borders, no class, no color,” Harmon said. “Children from next door in our communities can become victims of exploitation.” Harmon was emotional

during her speech while she played a public service announcement that she helped make. The PSA illustrated the severity of human trafficking. “I was determined to use my voice to raise awareness about the fact that our children and children of the world are being robbed of their childhoods in virtually every country around the world and right here at home,” she said. Harmon recognized the solutions UNICEF has established to combat human trafficking. They work with teachers, mentors, parents, social workers and others to help them understand how to protect children. “To combat child trafficking, UNICEF works to reduce factors that place children and families at risk in the first place,” she said. In addition to Harmon’s keynote speech, breakout sessions covered cyber safety, how women can achieve financial independence, how to find a work-life balance and a guide to healthy cooking. Celebrity chef Jamie Gwen gave a list of foods to include in healthy meals. She also gave recommendations for recipes and cooking techniques. One of the trends she forecasted for 2014 is seasoning. She suggested sesame seeds, chili spices and healthy alternatives for salt. “2014 is evidently the year of the seasoning, as far as I’m concerned,” Gwen said. The audience whipped out their pens and paper when Gwen named her top choice for the healthiest food item for 2014. She said sesame seeds are the best item to add to meals for the family. “These beautiful, overlooked seeds are starting to find their way into so many things and they’re really going to have a comeback,” Gwen said. Attendees took home U.S. Congress folders with information they gathered from the conference. Each audience member was encouraged to fill out a survey to give feedback about the day. The survey was also designed to help select the topics for breakout sessions next year. The protesters, including members of Organizing for Action, were demonstrating to show their support for comprehensive immigration reform and to persuade Royce to support an immigration reform bill.

SCE then notifies EnerNOC during such cases and initiates a demand response event. EnerNOC in turn acts as a dispatch and informs the businesses and organizations registered in its network to start their demand response plans. “DR with EnerNOC does not work on a city-by-city basis. It works at the regional level–so when there’s a need in the Southern California Edison service area or Pacific Gas & Electric service area … EnerNOC’s network is dispatched to those areas and not at a micro level,” Deliso said. Within CSUF, Facilities Operations is notified by EnerNOC with usually an hour warning. When the warning is issued, the university assesses its energy usage and pinpoints the areas where energy use can be cut back. The most common areas are less essential lighting and air conditioners. The cutbacks are pre-programmed into the CSUF energy management system to ensure efficient and quick responses.

Bring it all back home In an agreement with EnerNOC, CSUF anticipates four to five DR notifications annually. The university aims to cutback 750kW during a four-hour block. That is enough electricity to power 12,500 60-watt

Illustration by MARIAH CARRILLO / Daily Titan Energy conservation practices at Cal State Fullerton sometimes results in campus lights being dimmed on an emergency basis.

light bulbs. Before an energy cutback, Facilities Operations sends out a campuswide email notification to let the campus community know what is happening. In return for CSUF’s enrollment in DR, the university receives a cut on their rate with SCE. The program does not reduce CSUF’s energy usage, as it is not designed to do so. Instead, with CSUF’s enrollment in DR, the university is able to help SCE with its capacity and distribution problems. CSUF receives incentives from SCE based on the energy it saves. The incentives are then reinvested into other programs to further energy-saving initiatives. The DR program allows

the state of California and CSUF to build an infrastructure that will provide the energy needed in the cleanest and cheapest way possible, a university representative said. While the university’s part in the DR program helps energy distribution on a larger scale, students can also do their part to reduce their energy consumption. One of the major ways students can help out is by switching off the lights or the air conditioner in their rooms or dorms when they are out, Hannaman said. For more ways to save energy during the spring and summer months, students can visit the United States Department of Energy’s website, Energy.gov.

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Many companies create fake viral videos to generate hype for their products and gain more exposure.

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Staged video hinders message MICHAEL CHEN Daily Titan

The ‘First Kiss’ video was the most recent staged viral video Viral videos are always fun to watch; from arbitrary things like a cat playing a piano or the Harlem Shake, these videos appeal to a huge age group and log millions of views. These videos are watched by one person, then another and before long, everyone and their mother has seen them. But not all of these videos are what they seem to be. It shouldn’t come as a surprise that the Internet is no stranger to staged videos. Most of them only exist purely for humor and to elicit a smile from the viewer. However, advertising companies are seeing a

huge opportunity to attract millions of viewers to their product by creating videos that they hope to have the potential to go “viral.” Viral videos are huge moneymakers for the creators because they generate a large number of views every single hour. Consideration increases by 14.3 percent by the third viewing of an advertisement on a top tier video hosting site and there are four billion hours spent on watching videos on YouTube every month, according to MediaBistro.com. The numbers do not lie, the audience is there and the advertisers want to tap into that vast resource. Whether the video is staged or is genuine does not matter to the advertising company because they care about numbers, but to some extent, it matters to the viewers. Staging a video seems to remove the “soul” (for lack of a better word) from it and, in turn, “cheapens” the video as the human aspect of it is no longer present and is replaced with

actors and actresses that are given a specific role to fulfill. Of course, it would be a naive thought to believe that every video is real and not staged but to see visceral emotions in a video, such as the “First Kiss” video, be reduced to actors and actresses “acting” does dull the meaning. The “First Kiss” video is the most recent example of an online viral video advertisement that was initially perceived as heartwarming and passionate but has now been reduced to “hoax.” The video was produced by a clothing company called WREN. It has garnered over 60 million hits in just a week. Before learning the video was just an advertisement, viewers felt the video was a heartwarming display of a moment shared by strangers. But learning the truth made viewers feel tricked and deceived. The video might have not set out to decieve people but by not being completly direct about the video being an advertisment, it did

just that. “The problem is that— unlike a girl twerking in her dorm room or a wolf roaming the halls of athlete housing in Sochi—this video presents itself as an exemplar of genuine human emotion. Most people watching want to believe that this is possible for them. They could be one one of those strangers. But most people watching are not models or musicians or actors—the sorts of people who emulate intimacy professionally on a daily basis,” said Eric Dodds, a writer for Time. Viewers want to believe there can be a romance like what is portrayed in these videos. To find out that the heartfelt video was just another way to get viewers to buy a T-shirt can be disappointing. All of a sudden the message the video was trying to convey is null and meaningless. To stage a video cheapens the effect or the message of it, especially if the video touches upon human emotions and feelings.

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Devil’s Advocate Which path should NBA hopeful students take?

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n the words of the Wu-Tang Clan, “cash rules everything around me.” Everyone wants to make as much money as possible doing something they love. Professional basketball players are no different. Every sport has its own rules for an athlete to be eligible to enter its draft process. The National Football League requires players to be out of high school for at least three years. Major League Baseball requires players to be high school graduates and to have never previously signed a contract with MLB. The current guidelines for a player to be eligible for the National Basketball Association draft are as follows: “the player is or will be at least 19 years of age during the calendar year in which the Draft is held, and at least one NBA Season has elapsed since the player’s graduation from high school.” These requirements are fairly new. In the 2005 collective bargaining agreement, former NBA Commissioner David Stern instituted this age requirement. Stern justified the decision by claiming that it is necessary to see how players perform against top competitors for a year before going to the NBA. Typically, an elite player will play in college for a year then enter the draft. This model has led to the age requirement being referred to as the “one-and-done” rule. While the rule does not require the player to attend college, most players elect this option because college basketball is more watched than other options. Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban recently said he would like to see more players elect to play in the Developmental League (D-League) than go to college for a year.

“If the whole plan is just to go to college for one year maybe or just the first semester, that’s not a student-athlete. That’s ridiculous,” Cuban said. The D-League is a better option than playing a year of college basketball for reasons on and off the court. Players in the D-League actually get paid, while college athletes do not. D-League players only make between $13,000 and $25,000 per year but receive housing and insurance benefits as well as a meal allowance for away games, according to ESPN NBA reporter and Cal State Fullerton alumnus Marc Stein. Most 18-year-olds should be able to live off of $25,000 when housing is covered. Unlike the NBA, players only have to be 18-years-old to play in the D-League. It makes sense for players to make money off their talent for a year instead of playing for free. Allowing elite 18-year-olds to play in the D-League would make the league more profitable too. Imagine if a player that was just as hyped j as LeBron James was playing in the D-League. These players would draw bigger crowds and generate higher revenue, leading to an increase in salary for D-League players. Another reason the D-League is more beneficial for 18-year-olds than the college basketball alternative is the higher level of play. The D-League is currently used by NBA teams to send players to get more playing time and experience. Only the best college players play in the NBA and D-League so 18-year-olds will benefit more from playing against top talent compared to college athletes. The sports media and fans are notoriously resistant to change. Unfortunately, athletes will likely continue to play college basketball for free instead of making money in the D-League.

or today’s young basketball players, college is seen as an obstacle rather than an opportunity as they pursue their dreams of playing professional basketball. The debate rages on as to whether high school players should be forced to play one year of college basketball or be allowed to play in the NBA’s Developmental League immediately after graduation. But the question remains: What are the pros of playing in college for one year as opposed to starting a professional career? Player development is crucial. While there are plenty of examples of players succeeding in the professional game out of high school, such as superstar LeBron James of the Miami Heat, there are many cases of failure, such as former No. 1 pick Kwame Brown. Brown’s career never lived up to the expectations, constantly being labeled a “bust” by many scouts and media outlets. Primarily a career reserve, Brown was drafted in hopes of turning around the Washington Wizards franchise, a lot of pressure for a then 19-year-old. Playing in the college game first allows players to strengthen their game and find weaknesses in their performance that would normally not be seen in high school. It is important for players to improve their game and be “NBA ready” before they are exposed on national television. Currently, eligible players must be 19 years of age and be one year removed from high school. As a result, many players go to college for one season or even go overseas and play professionally. While the current college basketball

eligibility system does give players some time to hone their skills playing college ball, it is flawed in the sense that it should be stricter. A system that would work for the NBA would be the NFL eligibility system that requires players to be out of high school for three years before entering the draft. Using this system would not only allow players to further improve their skills, but mature as an individual off the court. In today’s society fueled by social media, young athletes are treated as celebrities, but a major concern is how they handle certain situations at such a young age. Michael Beasley, current Miami Heat player and former No. 2 pick, went to college for one season before going pro, but faced these same situations and high expectations for his career. In an interview with USA Today Sports in February, Beasley talked about his regrets from early in his career. “If I could tell them one thing, it would be, ‘It’s your life, it’s what you make it,’” Beasley said. “I think my only regret, and not just with college, is trying to make other people happy all of the time. If I could do everything over, I’d do it for me.” Nineteen-year-old athletes are on the road for half the year, live the glamorous life of an NBA star by going to clubs, partying with teammates and having groups of women waiting for the team at hotels. Is it fair for people to expect them to handle these pressures like a mature adult while also pleasing the people around them? Growing up is a process for young adults and the importance of college for athletes should not be downplayed.

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Assistant professor inspires to think outside the box

Courtesy of Cal State Fullerton Stephanie Inglese and Kirk Schuyler Lawson, both theatre majors, have a close-knit faculty to-student realtionship. Both students are working together for a New York showcase over spring break. ELEONOR SEGURA / Daily Titan Martha Webber uses the experience she gained in the fashion industry to teach her English classes. FASHION Continued from PAGE 1

“(My grandmother) reached out and said, ‘You’re someone that we see who could continue your education. If that’s something you want, know that there is nothing wrong with stepping back in this industry and looking to your family if you want us to help you support you a little bit with school,’” Webber said. Her accomplishments of finishing school and finding her way to Cal State Fullerton are more magnified because of the passing of her grandmother in December 2013. Fortunately, Webber’s grandmother was able to see her

achieve her goals. Webber said she was able to spend a lot of time with her grandmother because she was attending CSUF. “It was so exciting for me to see that she got to see me arrive here at Cal State Fullerton,” she said. Webber now teaches in the English, Comparative Literature and Linguistics Departments as an assistant professor. Emily King, a graduate student, has worked closely with Webber on her thesis. She said Webber not only challenges students to think outside of the box with the class material, but she also relates it to the outside world. “In the classroom, Martha manages a difficult balance between engaging

students and pushing the boundaries of thinking,” King said. Lauren Maynard, a junior majoring in linguistics and English, is another student who enjoyed her experience learning under Webber. Maynard said Webber went the extra mile to encourage her to analyze a book for an assignment in a different perspective than other students in the same class. “She is very encouraging about following your own ideas and (not having you simply) regurgitate the material,” Maynard said. Throughout her experiences, Webber has been able to accomplish many goals by opening her mind to change.

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Cal State Fullerton students find refuge in the theatre arts TROI MCADORY Daily Titan

Growing up with a rocky childhood, Kirk Schuyler Lawson needed a way to cope with difficulties in his life. He eventually found solace in theater and acting. Lawson said theater allowed him to forget his life and be someone else for a moment. “Theater was kind of my getaway,” he said. Lawson’s interest in theater began after he watched the movie Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit. The movie kept his spirits high while pursuing a life of theater. “I would not be surprised if that movie had a lot of the reason why I wanted to start singing and dancing,” he said. Lawson would watch the movie continuously and be amazed by the performances in the film. He especially admired the singers and the range in their voices. Lawson is now a senior at Cal State Fullerton majoring in theatre and dance. Not only is he studying the major, but he is also working on the school’s theatre productions. He is involved in this semester’s production of Legally Blonde the Musical and has a few choreographed scenes in the show. “I haven’t been able to work as a choreographer for almost four years now,” Lawson said. “Its been great being able to get back in that track and work with people again.” He said it has been a pleasure seeing the ideas in his head come to life through the people he teaches. Another student majoring in theatre and dance

is Stephanie Inglese. Un- spring break. like Lawson, she found her She is the faculty produccalling to acting a little er and Inglese is the student differently. producer. Inglese said she was “Stephanie is a very proabout five years old when ductive student,” Himmelher mom received a flyer in heber said. “She has been the mail for a community active in the department theater and asked her if she productions since her freshwanted to join. man year when she was cast Inglese did a few shows, in Footloose and is a great but eventually stopped. dedicated student artist.” While her acting career was She said Inglese has on hiatus, her best friend grown exponentially as an was still actively working. actress while continuing This led Inglese to jump to focus on her strengths of back into it, dancing and and she has “He (Lawson) singing. stayed ever Himmelsince. has grown up heber is also Although familiar with as a person, family and Lawson and friends worry learning to be the work he about Inglese’s has done in more gentle finances, they the school’s support every Depa r tment with himself aspect of her of Theatre and with his choice to purand Dance. sue theater. “Kirk is a colleagues.” “Finanh a r d - w o r kcially, it’s ing student, an extremeadept dancly difficult EVE HIMMELHEBER er and lovep r o f e s s i o n , Faculty ly baritone,” but they love she said. “He watching me on stage,” In- is really blossoming as a glese said. “They believe in choreographer.” me.” In the upcoming LeLawson and Inglese gally Blonde the Musical have worked together be- production, Lawson has cause the Department of taken on several responsiTheatre and Dance has a bilities, such as associate close-knit faculty-student choreographer. relationship. Himmelheber said she is Faculty members Wil- extremely proud of Lawson liam Lett, Eve Himmelheber because when he first joined and Mitchell Hanlon run the program he mainly had the Musical Theatre Depart- chorus parts. ment. Each of them special“He has grown up as ize in a specific part of the- a person, learning to be ater such as dancing, acting more gentle with himself and singing. and with his colleagues,” Himmelheber worked she said. closely with Inglese and Inglese and Lawson are said she appreciates her graduating in May and dedication to theater. would like to use their pro“Stephanie is always a fession for travel such as pleasure to work with,” cruise ships or tours with Himmelheber said. “Nev- big companies like Pantager giving you a moment of es Theatre. grief.” However, both students Himmelheber and Inglese want to keep in touch with are working together for a the CSUF Department of New York showcase over Theatre and Dance.

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wpcarey.asu.edu/graduate Courtesy of Francis Gacad The Bachelor of Fine Arts graduating class of 2014 prepare for their upcoming spring productions.

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Submerge yourself in swim exercises

Sechrest’s grand slam propels CSUF

Jumping in the pool can burn calories and be an enjoyable workout for all IAN O’BRIEN Daily Titan

In addition to strength training, cardiovascular exercise can be a beneficial factor to having a healthier body. One key way to get your heart pumping is by swimming. Being immersed in the water will force your body to use its muscles to stay afloat. Swimming also increases a persons heart rate since his or her lungs will have to work harder after being submerged in the water for an extended period of time. Being in the water can help tone muscle. An added bonus to swimming is that people who participate in it can increase their bone strength. Swimming frequently can also increase the tone in your triceps by 23.8 percent, according to a study of men who participated in an eightweek swimming program. Density is also present in the water, as it is 12 times thicker than air. This causes the strokes and kicking that are a part of swimming to serve as resistance exercises, which are beneficial to increasing tone in muscles and building strength. Swimming in the water also enables people to stretch their arms out in just about every type of stroke. Butterfly is the best stroke for this sort of movement. This stroke is done by pushing your arms back simultaneously before looping them in front of you in the shape of a Y. This stroke also requires a “dolphin kick,” which involves the swimmer thrusting their legs while they are pressed together. This is considered the most difficult stroke of the four due to the strength and endurance required, but it can improve your flexibility and make you more resilient in the water. Since swimming serves as a great cardio workout, it can lower cholesterol in your body. Swimming can

Courtesy of Jim Bahn Swimming pools are an excellent place to get a quick, refreshing workout in that puts less stress on the body than most fitness plans. Whether you’re looking for endurance activities or a way to tone your muscles, swimming can get you in better shape.

even decrease the risk of dying from heart disease by 3.5 percent along with other aerobic exercises. High density lipoprotein cholesterol will also increase by 1 percent, which has positive effects on the body. A study also revealed that swimming can expand your arteries, which is important since the arteries in people often lose their flexibility as they become older. Aerobic exercises, including swimming, can prevent this from occurring though. In addition to lowering cholesterol, the risk of diabetes decreases if you swim regularly. A study showed 500 calories burned a week will lower the risk of diabetes by an average of 6 percent. Performing a breaststroke for 30 minutes can also decrease the risk of diabetes by over 10 percent and can burn 900 calories. Diabetics are recommended by the American Diabetic Association to swim at least 150 minutes per week over the course

of three days. It’s not too late for people who have already been diagnosed with diabetes to benefit through swimming. A University of Maryland study showed that exercising in the pool can increase insulin sensitivity for type 1 diabetics. Swimming can also be of aid to someone who is injured. While weight lifting and other forms of strength training will strain muscles even more severely, swimming can help the injured person rehabilitate his or her body without having to feel the impact. Although swimming is extremely beneficial to becoming physically healthier, it can also increase your mental health greatly. Swimming releases endorphins into your body, which are known for making your body feel more relaxed and comfortable. Swimming can also be a good time

to meditate since going underwater allows you to block out outside noises other than the sound of yourself breathing and splashing in the water. Your brain will become healthier as well since swimming can remove stress cells. One of the simplest yet best ways swimming is mentally beneficial is that taking a dip in the pool can cool off the body from the hot summer weather. One of the best reasons that swimming is a great exercise is that people of just about all ages can participate in it. At the age of 1 or 2, kids can start learning how to swim, which can be an enjoyable experience for them as they continue to grow. It is evident that going for a swim is an excellent form of exercise that is more enjoyable and less stressful on joints than traditional workouts, making it ideal for any athlete or workout enthusiast.

Students to compete in Titan Fitness Challenge Contestants embark on a semester-long hunt for better health TAMEEM SERAJ Daily Titan

Associated Students Inc. paired with Titan Recreation, Student Health Services and Counseling and Psychological Services to create a program to encourage Cal State Fullerton students to live a healthier life and improve their fitness through strenuous competition. The Titan Fitness Challenge, currently in its fifth year, offers a program for participants to shed some unwanted pounds and begin a healthier lifestyle through a Biggest

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Loser-style competition. But unlike the reality show competition, which only focuses on weight loss, the Titan Fitness Challenge works on improving both physical and mental health. Undergraduate and graduate students are welcomed to participate. Participants are required to go through an application process. Finalists are then selected to compete on a weekly basis through the semester. The contestants are required to hit the gym three times per week and are paired with a trainer and a group to help them stay motivated and meet their fitness goals. After a few weeks, the contestants are weaned off of their workouts with trainers and the

requirement for gym sessions per week drops to two and then one in the hopes that they are self-motivated to go on their own time. The contestants are also required to meet with a nutritionist for weekly weighins and to learn about healthy eating habits. They also hold group meetings with a psychologist to discuss issues about weight, bad habits, self-esteem and how to stay motivated. The program is set up loosely as a reality show, posting bios of the contestants and weekly results online for the public to see. The five categories that are evaluated are body mass index, nutrition, push ups, sit ups and running laps. There is a grand prize offered for the winner, which

is why ASI holds a rigorous application process because they only want motivated people in the program. Many of the contestants say that even if they don’t win the grand prize, losing weight and feeling better about themselves is a prize in itself. The cardio required from the program has pushed a few of the contestants to run in 5k, 10k and even half marathons. There are 11 contestants for this semester’s challenge. Of the 11 contestants, eight are undergraduates and three are graduate students. There are two men and nine women competing. Freshman health science major Alyssa Yabut won the first week’s weighin on Feb. 24, and senior

psychology major Kevin Gruwell placed second. Gruwell won the top spot for the nutrition diary in week one while graduate student Guadalupe Mendoza placed second. Week two featured new winners for the weighin. German-born graduate student Chiara Sander made the most progress while junior illustration major Brandi Benson took second place. Gruwell again took top honors for the nutrition diary category while Sander placed second. Next week will include updated results for the contestants on their quest for fitness and healthy living. For more information on the Titan Fitness Challenge, go to Asi.Fullerton. edu/Tfc/

The Cal State Fullerton softball team clobbered the visiting Canisius Golden Griffins 10-2 on Monday at Anderson Family Field. Sophomore Monique Wesley started for the Titans, pitching three innings while allowing two runs on four hits. She was relieved by freshman Christina Washington, who pitched two shutout innings to earn the win. Sophomore Jasmine Antunez added a scoreless inning in the sixth and final inning. Both junior Eliza Crawford and sophomore Melissa Sechrest hit home runs for CSUF, with Crawford hitting a three-run bomb in the fourth and Sechrest crushing a grand slam to end the game in the sixth due to the run rule. - JOSEPH ANDERSON

Tennis earns third sweep of the season The Cal State Fullerton women’s tennis team earned its third sweep of the season, ending its three-match losing streak with a 7-0 victory over Colorado State University on Monday at the Titan Tennis Courts. Fullerton improved to 4-10 on the season after winning three doubles matches before earning victories in six singles matches. Freshman Alexis Valenzuela (11-3) led the way with her 10th straight victory with a 6-2, 6-1 win in the top matchup over Natalie Heffron. Senior Morgan McIntosh (6-8) and freshman Camille De Leon (9-5) also had impressive showings, taking down their opponents with little trouble. The only singles match that went into three sets was junior Megan Sandford’s 6-3, 6-7 (0-5), 10-7 win over the Rams’ Lauren Pick. Sandford is now 3-2 on the season. - JOSEPH ANDERSON

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