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Living the Greek Life Sororities and fraternities make up 4 percent of CSUF REBECCA HARDMAN Daily Titan

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Liu, who witnessed the family’s struggle and her growth firsthand, said there were times when her mom was suddenly hospitalized and the family had to immediately stop what they were doing to be with her. The family had to remain strong during times of uncertainty and hardship. “I saw the perseverance in her parents, and how they continued to fight through, especially her dad, and how they persevered through a lot of trial and a lot of pain,” Liu said.

Fraternities and sororities have been fundamental components of Cal State Fullerton since the 1960s. CSUF is home to 30 national chapters and local Greek letter organizations with more than 1,200 members, according to the CSUF Greek Life website. Greek members represent roughly 4 percent of the CSUF student population. The Greek life at CSUF consists of the Panhellenic Council (sororities), Interfraternity Council (fraternities), Multicultural Greek Council (fraternities and sororities) and the National Panhellenic Council (fraternities and sororities) consisting of affiliated Greek letter organizations. The Dean of Students staff helps some of the students in these organizations by providing opportunities and programs for students to grow personally, academically and socially. “I think when you are joining a fraternity or sorority you should expect to get out of it some leadership development,” said Nathan Olmeda, coordinator at the Office of Student Life and Leadership. “Brotherhood and sisterhood is one of the four pillars of Greek life all around. They should feel that within their chapters and within their entire community.” Some Greek organization activities include charity work, tutoring children, fundraising events and competitions, along with sponsoring blood drives and community beach clean-ups. Each organization has a different philanthropy it focuses on. Some of the other philanthropies the Greek organizations raise money for include Breast Cancer Research, the Ronald McDonald House and Special Olympics. Service opportunities are also available for students, such as Adopt-ASchool, Achieving You and Greek Food Share. One of the CSUF sororities, Sigma Kappa, became involved in Alzheimer’s research as its philanthropic cause and held activities to raise money. Michelle McClure, 22, a senior majoring in child and adolescent development and an alumna of Sigma Kappa, was involved in Greek life for four years.

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MIKE TRUJILLO / Daily Titan This graph shows the availability of parking on February 2, 2014, a date chosen at random. From 9:45 to 11:30 a.m., all three campus parking structures were completely full, according to data from Cal State Fullerton Geological Information Systems. Although student enrollment has increased, CSUF has not kept up with demand.

No plan for parking As enrollment grows, no proposals for new spaces are on the table DENA HAMEDANI Daily Titan

With a plan to increase parking fees from $229 to $236 per semester beginning July 1, 2016, and no affirmative proposal in place to expand parking capacities, parking fees and space availability rank highly among student concerns at Cal State Fullerton. In an October interview

with the Daily Titan, President Mildred García acknowledged the issues students may have with parking. However, she said the university did not have a plan in place to construct new parking structures or otherwise add parking spaces on campus. “If we have to increase enrollment, then we’re going to have to start looking at possible—more parking structures. But that’s going to be a college discussion, a discussion with all of the major stakeholders,” García said. “Right now there are no options. It’s

not off the table, but we haven’t decided.” Since October, no plan to expand parking spaces at CSUF has been publicly announced. Most parking traffic occurs between 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Monday through Thursday, with about 10,000 students competing for parking spaces during these hours, as noted on the CSUF Parking and Transportation Services website. From 9:45-11:30 a.m., it is common for all three campus parking structures to be completely full, according to data from a Cal

State Fullerton Geological Information Systems web page that tracks parking availability. More spots become available at around 1:15 p.m. No additional parking spaces have been added since 2011, but 4,000 more students were enrolled last semester compared to spring 2011. There are no plans for additional parking structures in the near future, according to the Department of Parking and Transportation Services. Although the current state of parking at CSUF

and the potential for expansion may seem discouraging, students should keep in mind that lots A and G, north of the baseball fields, usually have available spaces. Cal State Fullerton’s parking program is self-supporting and does not use any taxpayer funds. Student purchases of daily or semester permits support the building, maintenance and operating costs associated with university parking. SEE PARKING, 2

Major Spotlight Kinesiology A student is inspired to help people in pain after seeing her mother deal with cancer CHRISTINA NGUYEN Daily Titan

Some people would not assume that second-year kinesiology major Jennifer Low’s floral dress and charmingly unassuming manner would clothe an unyieldingly determined inner core. Underneath the initially shy exterior is a girl with a drive that goes beyond any obstacles that might hold her back from accomplishing her goals. While some students pursue their majors for the prospect of personal success alone, Low desires to give back to others, particularly her mother and father who struggled with severe medical conditions throughout much of her childhood. Although she has never voiced it to her parents, they are her inspiration. As a young girl, Low remembers seeing her mother battle nasopharyngeal cancer, which affects the back of the nose. Low did not understand the severity of the cancer at the time, but she remembers the treatment of the illness, which ravaged her mother’s nose and face. The radiation would cause vomiting in the middle of the night and constant discomfort in her nerves

and muscles. Seeing her mother deal with cancer inspired Low to major in kinesiology, which studies human movement. She hopes to become an occupational therapist to alleviate her mother’s condition, along with helping others who suffer from similar ailments. “That job would be really rewarding and really personal,” Low said. “I would be helping people that would be in a similar situation to my mom.” Low admires how her mother does everything for her family, in spite of her health. Low said she hopes to be able to do the same for the people she loves. “I want to be a woman like her, somebody who does the most and the best for the people around me and the people I care about,” she said. Low, a California native, said her close-knit family and her faith in God are her foundation. She found it difficult being apart from her parents and brother and sister, even in her first year of college when she stayed in an on-campus dorm room. Although Low said she learned a lot from being away from home, she has since moved back and currently commutes to school. This way, Low can continue to be a support system for her mom. David Ike, Low’s boyfriend, is also a kinesiology major in his third year. He said he witnessed how often Low gives her mom massages to help ease the soreness of the years of radioactive treatment—a task that would

CHRISTINA NGUYEN / Daily Titan Jennifer Low, a kinesiology major at Cal State Fullerton, wants to perform research about nasopharyngeal cancer, which affects the back of the nose.

have been hard to do regularly if she lived far away. “I see her take on a lot of responsibilities at home,” Ike said. “She is always willing to do whatever it takes to help her family out.” However, Low said she has not always felt as grateful to her parents as she does now. It was only in the middle of a heated dispute with her mom did Low realize the depth of her mother’s sacrifice for her family. By observing her mother, Low learned to never to give up even when situations seem unbearable. “She never loses hope,” Ike said. Low’s former youth pastor, Hanley

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Students sometimes forget to properly display their parking permits, which can result in unexpected parking tickets. Some students even risk having their vehicles towed by frequently parking on public streets and in front of the homes of residents in surrounding communities. According to the Department of Parking and Transportation Services, not having a valid CSUF parking permit visibly displayed was among the most frequent parking violation occurrences in 2013. Students accounted for 76 percent of revenue distribution from sale of parking permits for the 20122013 fiscal year, while 18 percent came from visitors and the remaining 6 percent came from faculty and staff, according to Parking and Transportation Services data. There are currently about

8,640 standard parking spaces available to CSUF students. Three parking structures, Nutwood, State College and Eastside, were added in 2004, 2006 and 2010, accounting for 5,433 parking structure spaces. The university also contains 3,207 permanent and temporary surface or non-structure spaces for student use. The cost of student semester parking permits has risen by nearly $100 since 2004. Cpl. Jose Rosales, a crime prevention and community services officer with University Police, advises students to arrive early and plan well in advance to avoid a parking citation. “There’s 40,000 plus individuals here including students, faculty and staff. Given the size of the property, it’s hard to have so many parking lots,” said Rosales, a CSUF alumnus. Although he understands students’ frustration, Rosales said arriving 15 to 20 minutes early is usually not

AMANDA SHARP / Daily Titan Motorists drive through the Eastside Parking Structure Monday afternoon. Peak hours at Cal State Fullerton parking structures are typically 9:45 to 11:30 a.m.

enough. “If you come 15 to 20 minutes before your class starts, it’s going to be tough, not just at this university, I think at other universities that are highly populated (too),” he said. “The best thing to do is

just come early, (even) if you need to come an hour early, find a parking spot; that way you’re relaxed and you’re not going to get angry.” Rosales and Sweet both advise students to look in lots A and G, because these

lots have been reported to have the most vacant parking spaces. To contest a parking ticket or for additional information, visit the university’s parking website, Parking. Fullerton.edu.

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Search for 276 missing girls persists Federal law enforcement officials said the FBI is prepared to come to Nigeria to assist in finding 276 teenage girls who were abducted from school, according to ABC News. On April 15, more than 300 girls were abducted from their dormitories at the Government Girls Secondary School in Chibok, Nigeria. Police reported 53 had escaped, but the rest were still being held captive. The leader of Boko Haram, an extremist militant group, claimed responsibility Monday for kidnapping the girls, saying the group intends to sell them. The Nigerian government is demanding the return of the girls, and President Goodluck Jonathan is promising their return. - ASHLEN DOMINGUEZ

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Sanchez to return to CSUF Commencement speaker visiting school she once represented ELIZABETH MUÑOZ Daily Titan

Rep. Loretta Sanchez (D-Santa Ana), who will deliver the commencement speech for Cal State Fullerton’s graduating class on May 18, has no shortage of connections to the campus. Her involvement sprouted from her family. Sanchez, who is one of seven children in a working-class family, graduated from Katella High School in Anaheim. Both her mother and brother graduated from Cal State Fullerton, and she spent her childhood right down the street from the school. Sanchez said she is excited that she gets to come back. “It’s kind of a family thing,” she said. As a person who is always in the public eye, Sanchez said she enjoys telling stories and speaking to people, and she is looking forward to standing at the podium. At a time when graduates may be a bit nervous about leaving school and jumping in to the uncertain job market, Sanchez said she hopes to deliver an optimistic message to the class of 2014. “There’s great things happening all around us, and I want to talk about that to them. About how you guys are the ones who really get to do it all,” she said. This is Sanchez’s second time as commencement

AMANDA SHARP / Daily Titan, File Photo Pollak Library South will probably not open to students until the end of summer intersession, according to a CSUF representative.

Library South unlikely to reopen until summer University has not decided on repair options for ceilings SAMUEL MOUNTJOY Daily Titan

Library staff has begun to move back into floors two and three of Pollak Library South, but library stacks will remain closed until at least the end of the summer, a Cal State Fullerton official said. Repairs have been completed on the ventilation system that was damaged by the magnitude 5.1 temblor centered in La Habra on March 29. The entirety of the south end was closed for weeks to clean up and repair ceiling tiles and book shelves that were disturbed by the quake. Many offices and services that resided in Pollak Library South were forced to relocate to Pollak

Library North. The university is currently considering multiple options for repairing damaged ceilings, but will not make a final decision until the completion of university commencement ceremonies. Until repairs are made, the paging system implemented after the quake will continue to be available. Repairs to the library could cost as much as $6 million, but the university is exploring its options. Ultimately, a mix of methods may be used; some sections of the damaged areas may be repaired to likenew condition, while other sections may simply be stabilized. The cheapest option is estimated to cost $500,000. Until a repair option is chosen, it is unclear when the library will be completely reopened.

MARIAH CARRILLO / Daily Titan Rep. Loretta Sanchez (D-Santa Ana) speaks at the inaugural “Box City” event at Cal State Fullerton on April 25. Although she did not attend CSUF, Sanchez has family ties to the campus.

speaker for the campus. She previously addressed the graduating class of 1997. She began her congressional career that same year, and she is currently serving her ninth term in the House of Representatives. As the representative of California’s 46th Congressional District, she oversees cities in northern Orange County, including Anaheim, Santa Ana and Garden Grove. Although she did not attend CSUF herself, and instead received her bachelor’s degree from Chapman University where she teaches and serves as a trustee, her ties to the campus community are strong. “Cal State Fullerton is a very important piece of our community,” Sanchez said. Sanchez dedicates her efforts to programs such as the CSUF Special Games

and social work students’ efforts to combat homelessness in Orange County with the “Box City” event on April 25. She has also brought in grants for campus programs, including the gerontology department and obesity center. Among her political platforms, education seems to be one of her biggest priorities as a congresswoman. “We work a lot with our universities because education is a very important issue,” Sanchez said. After a recent wave of redistricting in 2012, CSUF is no longer in Sanchez’s district. However, some of her most important work has been improving the education system in Southern California. Sanchez has addressed the needs of education in her district by creating

financial aid workshops and providing support for nourishing after-school programs. In 2011, she introduced the Global Education Nexus in U.S. (GENIUS) Act, which did not pass. The bill would have provided funding for goals such as extracurricular programs that would promote international education in elementary and secondary schools. Additionally, in January 2014, Sanchez’s office began offering financial aid workshops at six high schools in Orange County free of charge. “Education is synonymous with opportunity and I believe every child deserves the opportunity to learn, work hard and succeed in our society,” Sanchez said in a press release.

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OPINION Unwarranted searches unconstitutional

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GINA VAN STRATTEN Daily Titan

Cops should not be able to search through cellphones without a warrant It has been well established that police are allowed to search a person for weapons or potentially illegal items, but that was before people began carrying their lives around in their pockets. Cops are now trying to search through cellphones without an issued warrant, which brings up some issues concerning how legal this act is. The answer is, they shouldn’t be allowed to search a cellphone without a warrant. Cellphones are not weapons. Cellphones do not pose a threat or safety risk to the arresting officer. So why should they be able to justify a search of a suspect’s cellphone without a warrant? The Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects people against “unreasonable searches and seizures.” However, a majority of courts have recently found that cellphone searches are not protected under the Fourth Amendment.

MIKE TRUJILLO / Daily Titan Cops should not be alllowed to breach a citizen’s privacy by searching through their cellphone without a warrant.

Cellphone searches are at the center of a growing legal debate over privacy rights and use of technology. This debate is currently being heard and discussed in the U.S. Supreme Court. Lower courts have been split on whether cellphones can be searched without a warrant after an arrest, and how much information can be extracted from them. In People v. Diaz, a 2011

California Supreme Court case, an officer arrested a suspected drug dealer. He confiscated and looked through the dealer’s cellphone and found incriminating evidence. The California Supreme Court found that because the cellphone was found “immediately associated” with defendant’s person, no search warrant was needed for police to search through the cellphone. In other words, the lower

court decided it was okay for the police to infringe on the rights of the people. It’s bad enough when a person’s family member looks through his or her phone, but a police officer would be much worse. The Bill of Rights was signed into law for a reason. The rights outlined, including the Fourth Amendment, are there to protect citizens. They protect the people from

the government potentially trying to exercise complete authority over the people. Most may argue the framers of the Bill of Rights couldn’t have possibly foreseen the vast amount of personal information that could be contained within a cellphone when they wrote the Fourth Amendment. The framers wrote of the “right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects against unreasonable searches.” Nowadays, these “papers and effects” are all housed in a device that fits in a palm. However, the principle of privacy remains the same. Think about the confidences that are kept in cellphones: friends, family photos, medical records and meetings. If cops are allowed to start snooping through cellphones, personal and intimate secrets could be revealed. The people deserve their right to privacy, and cellphones searches without a warrant would definitely be taking this right away. If a cop has a reasonable justification for wanting to search through a persons cellphone then they can obtain a search warrant for it. The Supreme Court needs to embrace a broader and more complete view of the Fourth Amendment rights. The Fourth Amendment should be understood to protect citizens against cellphone searches without warrants.

Proposing a fee-free internship for CSUF ASHLEN DOMINGUEZ Daily Titan

Students should not have to pay to work at an unpaid internship It’s no secret that college is expensive. At Cal State Fullerton, some students may feel the financial strain while working hard to earn their degree. Considering the amount of time that goes into work, school and everyday life, there isn’t time for much else. Still, students make it work. Those who are approaching graduation are usually required to complete an internship during their senior year. With expenses high, students may be forced to reduce their academic workload in order to work more, which in turn pushes back their graduation date further. Some seniors, whose degree require they take an internship, will opt to take the class alone in the summer after their requirements for graduation have been met. These CSUF seniors find themselves in their last semester of school realizing the summer

internship needed to graduate will cost nearly $1,800. The class students need to take along with their internship involves good old fashion busy work, according to advisers during the internship orientation. Along with the work involved at the internship, students also have an online component of the class. The busy work involves things like résumé building, learning to make contacts and taking internship selfies—all via the Internet. Some of these skills may be important but they are also taught at places like the Career Center or through workshops on campus. They do not need to be part of a student’s internship class. Assignments like taking a picture in front of the location a student is interning at does not benefit him or her in any tangible way. There are plenty of ways to encourage or even require students to complete an internship without requiring them to check into an online portal. Internships are important. They’re certainly beneficial and a great way to gain valuable experience. Internships can teach students a lot about the field they’re going into and what their jobs entail. It’s also a great way to land a

Photo illustration by MARIAH CARRILLO / Daily Titan An internship is a valuable neccessity for a student, many employers seek students with internships on their resume.

job after college. Forbes reported that 69 percent of companies with 100 or more employees offered full-time jobs to their interns in 2012 and that number is expected to rise each year. Students should definitely be taking advantage of these types of opportunities, but they shouldn’t be forced to pay for it.

It’s bad enough most of these internships are unpaid, but the situation only worsens when students end up having to take on more loans or pick up more hours to be able to pay for the summer tuition. College isn’t easy to begin with, and schools make it that much harder on the working student.

Of course, it’s true schools do not run without money and teachers need to be paid, but that logic should apply to students actually in a class, paying for an education. Rather than pay the school to work for another company for free, why not make it mandatory that students turn in the necessary paperwork that

the current online portion of the internship requires, without charging for the class. Require students to take on an internship, it’ll give them valuable experience that employers want to see on a résumé, just don’t treat it as a class. This way, the costs associated with a class will be removed.

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Discussion boards bring classes together

JOHNNY NAVARRETTE Daily Titan

Online forum posts allow students to help each other out Discussion boards in online classes are perfect for students to communicate with one another as they would if the class was taking place on campus. For many students, interacting with one another faceto-face may not be their preference. Some students may prefer to keep to themselves the entire semester. Online discussion boards allow students to express themselves more freely and to be comfortable in the class, especially with class discussions that may be more controversial in nature. There is also no fear of being

embarrassed or criticized in person. One of the downfalls of discussion boards are the inconsistencies in terms of content and quality when it comes to the class. Some online classes may have high demands, while other classes do not, and even some classes may not require any discussion. As with any course, the material should challenge students, but if the effort is not required by professors, expect the same type of effort by students. An issue that arises in many online classes is that some students will do the bare minimum while others will go above and beyond in discussion posts. There are classes where even the bare minimum requires students to use their critical thinking skills while also citing sources and reading in class. In Theories of Social Behavior (SOCI 410), the discussion post requirements are there to

make the students think. Students are required to put in the time and effort by posting at least 10 sentences, having two or more relevant sources, providing evidence and listing references. While the posts can be lengthy, the quality of them makes the discussion more enjoyable and educates the students further. For professors, online discussion boards are a great way for students to get answers to questions without having to ask the instructor. There will be times where communicating with the instructor is necessary, but for simple questions about dates or assignment requirements, the answers are available for all to read. While there are plenty of positives to taking online classes, a studentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time management and ability to focus remain glaring issues. When taking an online class, it is easy to forget a due date or to procrastinate on assignments or discussion

forum posts until the last minute with many deadlines being at 11:59 p.m. on a given date. Online discussion boards are the best way for professors to keep students engaged in the class. Without discussion, students are simply logging on, turning in assignments, completing tests and then waiting until the following week to do the same routine. This could result in complacency from the student as the class becomes boring and stale, as opposed to a class that requires students to get more involved with their classmates by participating in discussion. With the amount of money students pay for classes, whether it is on campus or online, they should provide students with a learning experience by including discussion boards in addition to the other assignments and exams. If not, students are simply being cheated out of money and potential knowledge of a subject.

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CHRISTINA NGUYEN / Daily Titan Jennifer Low is majoring in kinesiology at Cal State Fullerton to become an occupational therapist and help people in pain.

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her faith, and I see that in her parents.” Low looks to her parLiu also saw that same ents as an example to perseverance in Low as push forward and to she had to give her all become a pilthose “I see her take to lar of supshe cares on a lot of port for her about. family. She is enresponsibilities “(Low) recouraged at home. She is everyday to ally is a lot more maalways willing continue her ture than she studies in to do whatever kinesiology. might perceive herself “I hope it takes to help to be a lot of that I’d be times,” Liu her family out.” able to figsaid. “She ure out what is think- DAVID IKE exactly is the ing through Kinesiology major root cause things a lot of my mom’s deeper because she is fac- disabilities,” Low said. ing a reality of coming “Hopefully, I can contribhome to a trial everyday. ute to some sort of reShe has to really trust in search that would help God and really exemplify her heal.” HEALTH Continued from PAGE 1

“Every month (Sigma Kappa does) philanthropy Friday where we go to an elderly home and we hang out with them,” McClure said. “We also have an event every year where we raise money to Alzheimer’s research and we do a walk. Then for the school we do Greek Week.” Every year, the fraternities and sororities come together for Greek Week, which is one of the largest student-run events. Members from each IFC fraternity and National Panhellenic sorority come together for six days to participate in events including Greek Olympic-style games, a lip syncing talent show and raising money for Camp Titan. This year during Greek Week, a little over $46,000 was raised. The raising efforts included coin wars, individual chapter strategies and a recycling collection, with Camp Titan being the main donor recipient, said Anne Harmon, Student Life and Leadership graduate assistant. During Greek Week, members raise money toward Camp Titan, a campus-sponsored philanthropic summer program for underprivileged children in Orange County. Many sororities and fraternities host events for students to create campus-wide awareness for Camp Titan. Academics are one of the main priorities in

WINNIE HUANG / Daily Titan Each year, students from different sororities and fraternities come together to participate in a variety of Greek Week activities. This year’s Greek Week raised a little over $46,000, which goes toward Camp Titan.

the Greek community, according to the CSUF Greek Life website. Students who are interested in becoming a participant in Greek life are required to be enrolled full time and have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5. When students join, their academic goals and interests are supported by scholarship opportunities, learning centers, time management workshops and academic counselors. However, the time it takes to become involved with a sorority or fraternity may require some students to manage their time. “I have to prioritize my time to do school, sorority and work,” McClure said. Greek life can provide

a foundation to develop leadership skills and social interaction with peers and alumni during the college years and beyond. McClure said she went into her sorority not knowing anyone, but met a lot of people over time. “I have made my best friends in the sorority. We are still friends even after a lot of them have graduated,” she said. Although being involved in a sorority and fraternity can be beneficial to some students, a problem that has plagued many Greek organizations is hazing. Some hazing incidents include humiliating and physically abusing students who are trying to join. Last month, the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity

made the decision to ban the pledge process for all chapters nationwide to help stop hazing incidents. Boris Alvarado, 23, a fifth-year graduating senior and member of Sigma Nu, said hazing has no purpose in Greek organizations. Although Alvarado said he has not seen any hazing in his fraternity at CSUF, he knows it occurs in others. “I’ve seen how other fraternities treat their pledges,” he said. CSUF encourages members to fully comply with university policy and state laws regarding hazing. It will not be permitted within the university and its organizations, according to the CSUF Greek Life website.

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the best team,” senior forward Sam Brown said. “We worked really hard to make sure we weren’t just the No. 1 team on paper, we were actually No. 1.” JOSEPH ANDERSON The Titans finished this Daily Titan year on a much higher note with a 16-0 regular The Cal State Fullerton season record, and 27-0 roller hockey team topped overall record after breezoff its undefeated 2013- ing through their 11 post2014 campaign with a na- season matches. tional championship afFor the year, CSUF only ter defeating had nine the Virginia “We lost last year games deTech Hokies, cided by two to the eventual goals or less, 6-2, in Aston, Pennsylvania. three of champions, and and After a disthose games this year we appointing were decided finish for the one goal. wanted to make by Titans last The Titans season with sure we were the were often a late-seaable to pull best team. We away from son exit, they sought relesser oppoworked really venge during nents with an hard to make their playattacking ofoff push this sure we weren’t fense that avtime around. eraged nearly just the No. 1 “We weren’t seven goals going to lose,” team on paper, per game. senior defenIn fact, seman Jeff we were actually p o s t s e a s o n Brown said. play was more SAM BROWN “We came of a breeze Senior forward that far, we than the reguworked hard lar season for for two years and we just Fullerton, who dominattook it to them.” ed opponents through its After a 15-0-1 regu- seven games in five days. lar season for the Titans The toughest test came during 2012-2013, they against Missouri State, struggled in postseason who hung tight with CSUF play as their season end- late into the third period ed in a dramatic double before an empty-net goal overtime loss to the even- by junior Matthew Han tual champion Universi- put the game out of reach ty of Colorado-Colorado at 4-2. Springs Mountain Lions. After that scare, the “We lost last year to Titans came out firing the eventual champions, on the final day of acand this year we want- tion, blowing away Ruted to make sure we were gers and Virginia Tech by

TUESDAY

CSUF completes its undefeated season with a championship

Courtesy of CSUF Roller Hockey The CSUF roller hockey team cruised to a national championship in Aston, Pennsylvania. The Titans went undefeated with a 27-0 overall record and were led by senior Sam Brown (46 goals), senior Matt Bockenstette (30 goals) and junior Mathew Han (33 goals).

scoring six goals against each en route to earning the championship crown. It wasn’t until the final buzzer sounded to signal victory for CSUF that the team was hit with a sense of comfort. “It was such a big relief, the moment was almost surreal,” Brown said. The team credits a majority of its success to Head Coach Tyler Svoboda, who molded the team from a contender last season to the champions this year. “Everyone has bought into what he taught us,” graduate student and Titan defenseman Ryan Cruz said. “He

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implemented a system for us to follow to really use our skill set.” The key performers on offense for the Titans this year were Sam Brown, senior Matt Bockenstette and Han. Brown was the team leader with 46 goals and 30 assists, totaling 76 points on the year. Bockenstette compiled 72 points with a 30 goal campaign to go with 42 assists, while Han finished with 64 points with 33 goals and 31 assists. As strong as the offense was, the goalkeeper for Fullerton’s roller hockey team played a huge role in the championship run as well. Senior Nevin

Iwatsuru finished the year with an impressive 24-0 mark between the pipes, allowing 1.84 goals per game and contributing to four shutout victories. With six seniors and two graduate students making up a large bulk of the 10-man roster, the team is hoping for an influx of young talent from the team’s “B” roster. If those players are able to step into larger roles next season, the team should be able to pick up where it left off this past year. While the B team finished with a 6-13 mark, they offer 10 players with at least one year of

eligibility to help replace some talent that the DII team lost. Those players will need to pick up their game if Fullerton is to remain a national power in roller hockey. With the help of an experienced coach along with the few returning starters, Fullerton is hoping for continued success while building off of a national title campaign. Regardless of what happens in the future, the 2013-2014 team will always have the memories they created during its championship run. For more information on CSUF roller hockey, visit its page on Facebook.

Men’s golf heads to NCAA Regionals as No. 10 seed The Titans are part of a 14-team field fighting for the finals TAMEEM SERAJ & IAN O’BRIEN Daily Titan

After earning an automatic bid into the NCAA Regionals as the Big West Conference champions, the Cal State Fullerton men’s golf team will head to Illinois as the No. 10 seed in a 14-team field. The Titans will compete in the regionals for the first time since the program was reinstated during the 200910 season. Although CSUF was co-champions with Pacific last season, the Tigers earned the regionals bid by winning on a playoff hole. CSUF is one of six teams

to enter the regional with an automatic bid for winning its respective conference. The other eight teams earned at-large berths. Northern Illinois will host the regional and the 52-hole event will be held at the Rich Harvest Farm Country Club, a par 72 course that spans 7,151 yards. The tournament begins Thursday, May 15 at 8 a.m. and will conclude Saturday, May 17 at 7:30 a.m. UC Berkeley enters regional action as the top seed, followed by No. 2 Illinois, No. 3 USC, No. 4 Alabama-Birmingham, No. 5 UNLV, No. 6 Clemson, No. 7 Kent State, No. 8 Purdue, No. 9 Mississippi State, No. 11 New Mexico State, No. 12 Jacksonville State, No. 13 Cleveland State and No. 14 Saint Peter’s.

Mark Anguiano led the Titans to their second consecutive conference championship. The Titans will need their veteran leader to continue Anguiano’s impressive senior year if they are to make it to the finals. Anguiano leads the Big West with a 69.72 stroke average. His accomplishments include nine top-10 performances, two individual medals and a tie for second place at the Big West championship with a score of 3-under 141. The Titans will aim for a spot in the finals at Wichita State starting May 23. For the Titans to move on, they will have to earn a spot in the top five of the regional. For more information on the CSUF men’s golf team and all Titan Athletics, go to FullertonTitans.com.

SEED

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BID

California

At-Large

Illinois

At-Large

USC

At-Large

Alabama-Birmingham

At-Large

UNLV

At-Large

Clemson

At-Large

Kent State

Mid-American Conference

Purdue

At-Large

Mississippi State

At-Large

Cal State Fullerton

Big West Conference

New Mexico State

Western Athletic Conference

Jacksonville State

Ohio Valley Conference

Cleveland State

Horizon League

Saint Peter’s

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